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Martin Olage

News Writer

Martin Olage is a news writer at Mwakilishi, covering Kenyan, diaspora and international news. He joined Mwakilishi in 2023 and writes daily on the stories shaping Kenya and its diaspora.

His reporting runs from politics and current affairs at home to immigration policy, work opportunities and community life abroad.

He aims to keep Kenyans everywhere connected to the news that affects them, wherever they are.

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Who Killed Cullen Maina? Family Demands Justice
Kenya

Who Killed Cullen Maina? Family Demands Justice

On a Monday morning at Kasarani Police Station, officers in full riot gear, armed with batons, contribute to a sombre atmosphere as a large crowd gathers inside. Outside, Teresa Gathoni waits for her husband Eddie, re…

Jul 17, 2024
Swahili Village Hit with $526,000 Fine in D.C. Wage Theft Settlement
Diaspora

Swahili Village Hit with $526,000 Fine in D.C. Wage Theft Settlement

Kenyan-owned dining establishment Swahili Village located near Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., has reached a significant settlement in a wage theft case brought by the city's attorney general's office. The restaurant…

Jul 17, 2024
Gachagua's Travel and Hospitality Budget Slashed by Sh1.8 Billion
Business

Gachagua's Travel and Hospitality Budget Slashed by Sh1.8 Billion

The office of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces significant budget cuts for the current fiscal year. In the recent round of austerity measures by Ruto's regime, Gachagua's office endures a substantial reduction…

Jul 17, 2024
CCTV Footage Reveals Police Raid on Nakuru Church
Kenya

CCTV Footage Reveals Police Raid on Nakuru Church

A tense atmosphere gripped Nakuru Town as police officers entered a church with forceful intent, dispersing protestors seeking refuge there. Security cameras capture the officers searching the church for protestors, w…

Jul 16, 2024
The 'Anguka Nayo' Challenge Makes its Way to Hollywood
Entertainment

The 'Anguka Nayo' Challenge Makes its Way to Hollywood

This phenomenon, which began as a protest anthem in Kenya, has been transformed into a global celebration of Kenyan spirit and resilience. On July 16, 2024, at the NBC Summer Press Tour in Los Angeles, US-based Kenyan…

Jul 16, 2024
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How Kenyan Girl Ended Up in Iraq's Maximum Security Prison
Diaspora

How Kenyan Girl Ended Up in Iraq's Maximum Security Prison

Catherine Wambui's journey from Kenya to Iraq in 2020 began with aspirations for a better life but devolved into a nightmarish ordeal that exposed the vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers abroad. Securing a two-ye…

Jul 16, 2024
Farah Maalim Rejects Inciting Violence Against Protesters
Kenya

Farah Maalim Rejects Inciting Violence Against Protesters

Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has found himself at the center of a heated controversy following the circulation of a video in which he allegedly advocated for violence against youth protesters. The video, w…

Jul 16, 2024
Western Nations Issue Travel Warnings as Kenya Braces for 'Total Shutdown'
Kenya

Western Nations Issue Travel Warnings as Kenya Braces for 'Total Shutdown'

Several Western nations including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland, have issued stringent travel advisories to their citizens ahead of the planned 'Total Shutdown Tuesday' protests. These warnings express deep…

Jul 16, 2024
Ruto Accuses Ford Foundation of Financing Anti-Government Protests
Kenya

Ruto Accuses Ford Foundation of Financing Anti-Government Protests

President William Ruto has levelled serious accusations against the Ford Foundation claiming it has been financing recent anti-government protests in Kenya. Speaking at Keringet Market in Nakuru County, Ruto emphasize…

Jul 15, 2024
Kenyan Diaspora in France Outraged as MCAs Invited to Paris Olympics
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in France Outraged as MCAs Invited to Paris Olympics

A controversy has erupted over the National Olympics Committee of Kenya's (NOCK) decision to invite 11 Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to the Paris Olympics as part of the cheering squad. This move has sparked out…

Jul 15, 2024
US Embassy Issues Alert for Planned Protests in Kenya
Kenya

US Embassy Issues Alert for Planned Protests in Kenya

The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued a travel advisory to American citizens ahead of planned demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday. The advisory specifically highlights potential protests in Nairo…

Jul 15, 2024
Suspected Kware Serial Killer Arrested and Confesses to 42 Murders
Kenya

Suspected Kware Serial Killer Arrested and Confesses to 42 Murders

Nairobi authorities have apprehended Collins Jumaisha as the prime suspect in a series of brutal murders that have rocked the city. The case came to light when residents of Kware in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Embakasi South C…

Jul 15, 2024
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Ruto, Gachagua Rapport Intensifies as Talk of Unity Government Grows
Kenya

Ruto, Gachagua Rapport Intensifies as Talk of Unity Government Grows

President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have showcased a strong bond over the past three days. The two leaders have been seen together at various public and religious events, displaying a newfound camar…

Jul 15, 2024
Budget Revision Wipes Out Sh35 Million and 10 Other Perks for Dorcas Gachagua
Kenya

Budget Revision Wipes Out Sh35 Million and 10 Other Perks for Dorcas Gachagua

The Kenyan government has taken decisive action by abolishing the Office of the Spouse to the Deputy President. This move, incorporated into the Supplementary Budget for the 2024/25 Financial Year, underscores Preside…

Jul 14, 2024
Ruto Asserts Control, Pledges to Form National Unity Government
Kenya

Ruto Asserts Control, Pledges to Form National Unity Government

President William Ruto has asserted that he is firmly in control of his government and views challenges as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks. During a church service in Nyandarua County, Ruto assured Kenya…

Jul 14, 2024
Sh2 Million in Sacks: Juja MP Alleges Bribe Offer to Sway Finance Bill Votes
Kenya

Sh2 Million in Sacks: Juja MP Alleges Bribe Offer to Sway Finance Bill Votes

Juja MP George Koimburi has voiced concerns over alleged threats he claims to be facing due to his opposition to the recently shelved Finance Bill, 2024. Speaking at Nyacaba Secondary School, Koimburi accused unnamed…

Jul 14, 2024
How Family Chilling Dreams Led to Recovery of Mutilated Bodies in Mukuru
Kenya

How Family Chilling Dreams Led to Recovery of Mutilated Bodies in Mukuru

An abandoned quarry in the Mukuru slum, Nairobi has become the focal point of a chilling discovery. This desolate site was initially used for extraction and later relegated to a dumping ground for refuse. The tragedy…

Jul 14, 2024
Bloodied Trump Evacuated as Gunfire Erupts at Pennsylvania Rally
World

Bloodied Trump Evacuated as Gunfire Erupts at Pennsylvania Rally

Former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania was abruptly interrupted when shots were fired prompting his swift evacuation from the stage. Trump sustained a minor injury with blood visible on the side of his…

Jul 14, 2024
Gunfire and Unrest as More Bodies are Retrieved from Kware, Mukuru Slums
Kenya

Gunfire and Unrest as More Bodies are Retrieved from Kware, Mukuru Slums

Tensions have escalated at Kware Police Station as growing crowds become increasingly disorderly over the recovery of five additional sacks holding human corpses. The retrieval of multiple bodies found in sacks has dr…

Jul 13, 2024
Family Appeals for Help Following Son's Death in Russian Pool
Diaspora

Family Appeals for Help Following Son's Death in Russian Pool

20-year-old Kenyan student Enock Odhiambo studying in Moscow on a scholarship on July 5 lost his life in a drowning incident. The young man had secured a government-funded scholarship to study International Relations…

Jul 13, 2024
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