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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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316 Kenyan Deaths Recorded in Gulf Countries
Diaspora

316 Kenyan Deaths Recorded in Gulf Countries

Recent data presented by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to the Senate reveals that 316 Kenyans have died while working in Gulf countries over the past 12 years. This disclosure highlights the significant ris…

Jul 10, 2024
Karua, Kioni Warn Against Ruto-Raila Dialogue
Kenya

Karua, Kioni Warn Against Ruto-Raila Dialogue

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has recently expressed her scepticism about the new calls for dialogue made by President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Karua emphasizes that for any dialogue to be mea…

Jul 9, 2024
Bishop Allan Kiuna is Dead
Kenya

Bishop Allan Kiuna is Dead

Nairobi evangelist and co-founder of Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) Bishop Allan Kiuna has passed away following a prolonged battle with illness. The family spokesperson reveals that Kiuna has passed away in a Nairobi…

Jul 9, 2024
Marathoner Lucy Kabuu, Ex-Husband Battle Over Sh10 Million Estate
Sports

Marathoner Lucy Kabuu, Ex-Husband Battle Over Sh10 Million Estate

The high-profile legal dispute between Kenyan marathon champion Lucy Kabuu and her former husband Jeremiah Maina has drawn significant public interest. At the heart of the conflict lies a matrimonial estate valued at…

Jul 9, 2024
"Stay in Your Lane!" Gen Z Fires Back at Odinga's Support for Ruto Dialogue
Kenya

"Stay in Your Lane!" Gen Z Fires Back at Odinga's Support for Ruto Dialogue

Raila Odinga Jr. has publicly diverged from his father's political stance, following a joint press conference that saw former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga aligning with President William Ruto. The press conferen…

Jul 9, 2024
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I Would Have Slaughtered 5,000 Gen Z Protesters Daily If I Was President - Farah Maalim Allegedly Says
Kenya

I Would Have Slaughtered 5,000 Gen Z Protesters Daily If I Was President - Farah Maalim Allegedly Says

KTN journalist Ken Mijungu informed the public on Tuesday, July 9th, that Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim was prohibited from appearing on his show. This decision was prompted by a viral video clip that captu…

Jul 9, 2024
Ruto Assents to IEBC Bill with Raila, Kalonzo in Attendance
Kenya

Ruto Assents to IEBC Bill with Raila, Kalonzo in Attendance

President William Ruto has officially enacted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill was on Tuesday signed into law at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nair…

Jul 9, 2024
Kenyan Diaspora in the US Launches $40 Million Housing Project in Malindi
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in the US Launches $40 Million Housing Project in Malindi

A group of Kenyan expatriates residing in the United States has initiated an ambitious housing project valued at approximately Sh 5.1 billion ($40 million). This expansive venture aims to construct 400 state-of-the-ar…

Jul 8, 2024
USCIS Alert: Old Immigration Forms No Longer Valid
Immigration

USCIS Alert: Old Immigration Forms No Longer Valid

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a notice to all applicants informing them that outdated versions of immigration forms, many of which were revised on April 1, 2024, will no longer be acce…

Jul 8, 2024
Pakistani Widow to Receive Compensation for Husband's Fatal Police Shooting in Kenya
Kenya

Pakistani Widow to Receive Compensation for Husband's Fatal Police Shooting in Kenya

A Kenyan court has ruled that the fatal shooting of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by police in Nairobi in 2022 was unlawful and unconstitutional. This ruling brings renewed attention to a case that has significan…

Jul 8, 2024
Justina Wamae Declines Ruto's Taskforce Job Offer
Kenya

Justina Wamae Declines Ruto's Taskforce Job Offer

Former Roots party presidential running-mate Justina Wamae has declined an appointment to the newly formed Human Resources for Health (HRH) taskforce in Kenya. The 20-member task force established by President William…

Jul 8, 2024
Ruto to Sign IEBC Bill at KICC on Tuesday
Kenya

Ruto to Sign IEBC Bill at KICC on Tuesday

President William Ruto is set to sign the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday morning at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. This marks a departure from the typical St…

Jul 8, 2024
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US Bolsters Kenyan Police Mission in Haiti with Military Equipment and Supplies
Kenya

US Bolsters Kenyan Police Mission in Haiti with Military Equipment and Supplies

The Kenyan police contingent deployed to Haiti has received substantial support from the United States government to aid their efforts in combating local gang activities. On Friday, the officers received a shipment of…

Jul 7, 2024
Kenya Sends First Batch of Teachers to the US Under State-Backed Scheme
Diaspora

Kenya Sends First Batch of Teachers to the US Under State-Backed Scheme

Kenya's ambitious initiative to send teachers abroad has gained significant traction with the government sending the first batch of teachers to the US. Ambassador Isaiya Kabira, serving as the Secretary of Investments…

Jul 7, 2024
Kenya to Submit Revised Fiscal Strategy to IMF
Kenya

Kenya to Submit Revised Fiscal Strategy to IMF

The Kenyan government faces a major challenge following the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024. As reported by Al Jazeera, the administration may need to present a revised revenue strategy to the International Monet…

Jul 7, 2024
Kenyan Aircraft Owners Face Auction Ultimatum in DRC
Kenya

Kenyan Aircraft Owners Face Auction Ultimatum in DRC

Kenyan aircraft owners have been given a 30-day ultimatum to reclaim their planes from Ndjili Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. This is according to a recent notice published by the Kenya Gazette. Fai…

Jul 7, 2024
Murkomen Proposes Probe Into Politicians' Lavish Lifestyles
Kenya

Murkomen Proposes Probe Into Politicians' Lavish Lifestyles

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed the need for lifestyle audits on politicians. This recommendation aims to address growing concerns that state and public officers may be living beyond their…

Jul 6, 2024
Kenya-US Data Hub Project at Risk as Chinese Influence Raises Red Flags
Business

Kenya-US Data Hub Project at Risk as Chinese Influence Raises Red Flags

Kenya and the United States recently signed a Sh127 billion technological deal to establish an advanced data centre in Olkaria. This project, a collaboration between Microsoft and a UAE-based multinational company, ai…

Jul 6, 2024
Tragic Fall or Foul Play? The Mysterious Death of Socialite Sarah Njogu
Entertainment

Tragic Fall or Foul Play? The Mysterious Death of Socialite Sarah Njogu

Detectives investigating the death of 25-year-old socialite Sarah Njogu now suggest the possibility of foul play. On the night in question, Sarah attended a party at an apartment building in Kasarani. The evening bega…

Jul 6, 2024
I'm Not a Dictator! Ruto Addresses Concerns Over His Leadership Style
Kenya

I'm Not a Dictator! Ruto Addresses Concerns Over His Leadership Style

President William Ruto has denied ruling his administration in a dictatorial style. He clarifies that his role does not extend to controlling other branches of government which operate independently in accordance with…

Jul 6, 2024
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