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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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German-based Kenyan Donates High-Tech ICU Beds to Kenyan Hospital
Diaspora

German-based Kenyan Donates High-Tech ICU Beds to Kenyan Hospital

Allan Moseti, hailing from Bidii in Kwanza Constituency, embarked on a journey to Germany at the age of 20 in search of new prospects. However, his time abroad was not merely for personal advancement as he held a deep…

Jun 25, 2024
Safaricom Refutes Claims of Unauthorized Data Sharing
Kenya

Safaricom Refutes Claims of Unauthorized Data Sharing

Safaricom has found itself at the center of controversy amid recent anti-tax demonstrations and youth-led protests. Social media platforms have been rife with allegations that the company shared customers' personal in…

Jun 25, 2024
Germany Outlines Requirements for Kenyans Seeking Opportunity Card
Immigration

Germany Outlines Requirements for Kenyans Seeking Opportunity Card

The Chancenkarte, or Opportunity Card, presents a novel pathway for international professionals to relocate to Germany and pursue employment in their areas of expertise. This initiative streamlines the process of ente…

Jun 25, 2024
Parliament on Fire as Protesters Storm Building
Kenya

Parliament on Fire as Protesters Storm Building

A section of Parliament buildings was on Tuesday afternoon engulfed in flames. Plumes of smoke filled the sky as protestors breached police barricades and stormed the complex. The fire reportedly began on the third fl…

Jun 25, 2024
Kenya's Parliament Passes Controversial Finance Bill Despite Public Outcry
Kenya

Kenya's Parliament Passes Controversial Finance Bill Despite Public Outcry

The Kenyan National Assembly has passed the contentious Finance Bill 2024 despite significant opposition from political rivals and the general public. The bill, which introduces a series of controversial tax measures…

Jun 25, 2024
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5 Kenyans Stranded in Qatar After Paying 750k for Non-Existent Jobs
Diaspora

5 Kenyans Stranded in Qatar After Paying 750k for Non-Existent Jobs

Five Kenyan men find themselves stranded in Qatar after falling victim to an agency's false promises of employment abroad. Their aspirations for a better life have devolved into a harrowing experience marked by exploi…

Jun 25, 2024
Azimio Coalition Withdraws Amendments to Finance Bill 2024
Kenya

Azimio Coalition Withdraws Amendments to Finance Bill 2024

The Azimio Coalition has elected to withdraw all of its proposed amendments to the Finance Bill 2024. This decision, made by Azimio-allied Members of Parliament (MPs), marks a notable shift in the ongoing legislative…

Jun 25, 2024
Governor Mutula Refutes Claims of Abandoning Wiper for UDA
Kenya

Governor Mutula Refutes Claims of Abandoning Wiper for UDA

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior of Makueni County has firmly refuted claims that he intends to leave the Wiper Party and join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking in Kibwezi East, Kilonzo addressed the swirli…

Jun 24, 2024
Ruto Flags Off 400 Kenyan Police Officers for Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
Kenya

Ruto Flags Off 400 Kenyan Police Officers for Haiti Peacekeeping Mission

A contingent of 400 Kenyan police officers is set to depart for Haiti, marking a significant step in addressing the Caribbean nation's ongoing gang violence crisis. President William Ruto expresses optimism about the…

Jun 24, 2024
Kenya Kwanza Leaders Flee Church Event as Protesters Gather in Nyahururu
Kenya

Kenya Kwanza Leaders Flee Church Event as Protesters Gather in Nyahururu

A group of Kenya Kwanza lawmakers and officials who joined President William Ruto at a church event in Nyahururu town on Sunday quickly left the venue to steer clear of a potential clash with demonstrators. The leader…

Jun 24, 2024
Kenyan Diaspora in Dallas, USA Voices Opposition to Finance Bill 2024
Diaspora

Kenyan Diaspora in Dallas, USA Voices Opposition to Finance Bill 2024

The proposed Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya has sparked widespread protests both within the country and among Kenyan diaspora communities worldwide. This controversial legislation, which aims to increase taxes and levies…

Jun 24, 2024
Mudavadi's Press Secretary Salim Swaleh Detained on Fraud Allegations
Kenya

Mudavadi's Press Secretary Salim Swaleh Detained on Fraud Allegations

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi press director Salim Swaleh was taken into custody on Saturday, June 22, facing claims of fraudulent activities. On Sunday, the office of Mr Mudavadi confirmed the arrest after…

Jun 24, 2024
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Where's Crazy Nairobian? Twitter Space Grills CS Murkomen on Missing Influencer
Kenya

Where's Crazy Nairobian? Twitter Space Grills CS Murkomen on Missing Influencer

In a recent Twitter Space titled "Good Morning Kenya: Where is Crazy Nairobian?", Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen found himself under scrutiny as Kenyan users sought answers about the whereabouts of a p…

Jun 23, 2024
External Forces Fueling Youth Demonstrations, Says Gov't Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura
Kenya

External Forces Fueling Youth Demonstrations, Says Gov't Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura suggests that foreign influences might be involved in the Finance Bill demonstrations led by Kenyan youth. Mwaura points to President William Ruto's assertive stance on internation…

Jun 23, 2024
JKIA to Construct 20-Million Traveler Capacity Terminal
Business

JKIA to Construct 20-Million Traveler Capacity Terminal

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set to undergo a substantial expansion including the addition of a new terminal designed to accommodate an impressive 20 million travelers annually. This development marks…

Jun 23, 2024
Ruto Commends Youth Protests, Pledges Dialogue on Finance Bill
Kenya

Ruto Commends Youth Protests, Pledges Dialogue on Finance Bill

President William Ruto has addressed the issue of nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024, which has been at the forefront of public discourse in recent days. During a church service in Nyahururu on Sunday…

Jun 23, 2024
Gachagua, Moses Kuria Lock Horns Over Mt Kenya Unity
Kenya

Gachagua, Moses Kuria Lock Horns Over Mt Kenya Unity

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria were today embroiled in a public disagreement during the burial of Murang'a investor Gerald Gikonyo. Gikonyo, who passed away at 110 y…

Jun 23, 2024
Who Profited from Sh1 Billion Public Furniture Contracts?
Business

Who Profited from Sh1 Billion Public Furniture Contracts?

On February 21, 2024, Nakuru County initiated the budgeting process for the forthcoming financial year and awarded a contract to Taigon Enterprises Ltd for the renovation of their headquarters. Reports indicate that T…

Jun 22, 2024
Loan Defaults Trigger Mass Property Auctions Across Nairobi
Real Estate

Loan Defaults Trigger Mass Property Auctions Across Nairobi

Homeowners and investors are at risk of losing their properties as financial institutions and banks take assertive measures to recover loans. This surge in auctions has particularly affected areas like Kitengela which…

Jun 22, 2024
Kenyan Students in France Rally Against Finance Bill 2024
Diaspora

Kenyan Students in France Rally Against Finance Bill 2024

The Kenyan Students Association in France (KSAF) has taken a firm stance against the proposed Finance Bill 2024, voicing significant concerns about its potential ramifications for Kenyan citizens. As young advocates f…

Jun 22, 2024
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