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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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Experts Flag Serious Gaps in Ruto's 250,000 Overseas Jobs Initiative
Diaspora

Experts Flag Serious Gaps in Ruto's 250,000 Overseas Jobs Initiative

Ruto's ambitious plan to send 250,000 Kenyans overseas annually for employment aims to boost remittances and address youth unemployment. However, this initiative has raised significant concerns among human rights advo…

Jun 29, 2024
Kenyan Community Rallies Behind Tan Dhesi in Upcoming Slough Election
Diaspora

Kenyan Community Rallies Behind Tan Dhesi in Upcoming Slough Election

The Kenyan community in Slough has expressed strong support for Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, known as Tan Dhesi, in the upcoming July 4th elections. The endorsement was made during the Euro Mega Praise and Worship event at…

Jun 29, 2024
Odinga Breaks Silence at Fred Omondi's Funeral, Condemns Police Brutality
Kenya

Odinga Breaks Silence at Fred Omondi's Funeral, Condemns Police Brutality

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has made a return to the public eye as he attended the funeral of comedian Fred Omondi in Usenge, Siaya County. The burial ceremony took place against the backdrop of nationwide protests spa…

Jun 29, 2024
Judicial Overreach? High Court Questions Supreme Court's Ban on Ahmednasir
Kenya

Judicial Overreach? High Court Questions Supreme Court's Ban on Ahmednasir

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has initiated a legal challenge in the High Court seeking to overturn a controversial decision by the Supreme Court. The apex court had issued a permanent ban on Senior Counsel Ahmednasi…

Jun 28, 2024
Lavington Church Cancels Rachel Ruto's Fundraiser Following Social Media Backlash
Kenya

Lavington Church Cancels Rachel Ruto's Fundraiser Following Social Media Backlash

Lavington United Church has cancelled its highly anticipated fundraiser set to feature Kenya's First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto as the chief guest. The decision comes in response to significant public outcry and pressure o…

Jun 28, 2024
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3 Million Kenyans Have 72 Hours to File Tax Returns
Business

3 Million Kenyans Have 72 Hours to File Tax Returns

As of June 26, approximately six million Kenyans had successfully filed their tax returns representing a 20% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. However, around three million taxpayers have yet…

Jun 28, 2024
Azimio Considers ICC Petition to Address Alleged Human Rights Violations
Kenya

Azimio Considers ICC Petition to Address Alleged Human Rights Violations

The Anti-Finance Bill protests in Kenya have resulted in escalating violence leading to fatalities and injuries. What began as peaceful demonstrations against proposed tax increases in the Finance Bill 2024 has devolv…

Jun 28, 2024
Germany Simplifies Citizenship for Immigrants - With 5 Major Reforms
Immigration

Germany Simplifies Citizenship for Immigrants - With 5 Major Reforms

Germany has embarked on a new chapter in its immigration policy with a series of significant reforms to its citizenship laws. Implemented on June 27, 2024, these changes aim to expedite the naturalization process, str…

Jun 27, 2024
Kenyans Abroad Rally in Opposition to Ruto Regime
Diaspora

Kenyans Abroad Rally in Opposition to Ruto Regime

Kenyans around the globe have united in protesting against the government's proposed Finance Bill 2024. The protests have ignited across major cities, from Nairobi's bustling centre to the streets of London, Berlin, a…

Jun 27, 2024
MP to Withdraw Restrictive Maandamano Bill
Kenya

MP to Withdraw Restrictive Maandamano Bill

Mbeere North Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ruku has announced the withdrawal of the controversial Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, commonly referred to as the Maandamano Bill. This proposed legislation aims to i…

Jun 27, 2024
Australia Issues Travel Advisory as Kenya Demonstrations Intensify
Immigration

Australia Issues Travel Advisory as Kenya Demonstrations Intensify

The Australian High Commission in Nairobi has closed its doors in response to widespread demonstrations gripping Kenya. Kenyan citizens have taken to the streets to voice their disapproval of the government's handling…

Jun 27, 2024
Kenya's Internet Blackout: Fibre Cut or Widespread Outage?
Kenya

Kenya's Internet Blackout: Fibre Cut or Widespread Outage?

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Kenya experienced internet connectivity disruption coinciding with nationwide protests against the Finance Bill. The internet blackout raised concerns about the role of technology in public…

Jun 27, 2024
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MP Mbadi Seeks to Join Legal Challenge on KDP Deployment
Kenya

MP Mbadi Seeks to Join Legal Challenge on KDP Deployment

Suba South Member of Parliament (MP) John Mbadi is seeking to participate in a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya challenging the deployment of military officers. The case, brought forth by the Law Society of Keny…

Jun 27, 2024
Security Forces Secure State House Entrances
Kenya

Security Forces Secure State House Entrances

The government has stationed large numbers of police officers on all the roads leading to the State House. At Nyayo Stadium, a group of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel were patrolling the area with heavy equipmen…

Jun 27, 2024
LSK Demands Probe into Githurai 'Mass Killing'
Kenya

LSK Demands Probe into Githurai 'Mass Killing'

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is urging an impartial inquiry into the alleged 'mass killing' of residents in Githurai, Kiambu County, on Tuesday evening. Reports indicate that police opened fire leading to an unspeci…

Jun 26, 2024
Utawala: From Hyena Territory to Prime Real Estate
Real Estate

Utawala: From Hyena Territory to Prime Real Estate

The transformation of Utawala exemplifies the rapid urbanization occurring in Kenya's satellite towns. Once a wild, uninhabited area frequented by hyenas, Utawala has evolved into a bustling neighbourhood over the pas…

Jun 26, 2024
Missing Activist Gabriel Oguda Found Safe After 24-Hour Abduction
Kenya

Missing Activist Gabriel Oguda Found Safe After 24-Hour Abduction

Prominent social media activist and political commentator Gabriel Oguda has been found safe after an abduction that occurred during the recent anti-Finance Bill protests. The incident took place in Nairobi on June 24…

Jun 26, 2024
Ruto Rejects Finance Bill, Demands Parliamentary Review
Kenya

Ruto Rejects Finance Bill, Demands Parliamentary Review

President William Ruto has declined to sign the controversial Finance Bill 2024. This decision comes in the wake of widespread public protests and growing concern over proposed tax changes that many citizens viewed as…

Jun 26, 2024
Parliament Approves KDF Deployment in Response to Violent Demonstrations
Kenya

Parliament Approves KDF Deployment in Response to Violent Demonstrations

The Kenyan parliament has approved the dispatch of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel within the country to restore order. This decision comes after a motion proposed by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichu…

Jun 26, 2024
Assenting to Finance Bill Could Backfire on Ruto - Ahmednasir
Kenya

Assenting to Finance Bill Could Backfire on Ruto - Ahmednasir

Protests have erupted across Kenya in response to the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which has ignited widespread public outcry. The proposed legislation has been met with fierce opposition due to its perceived hars…

Jun 26, 2024
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