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Martin Olage

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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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Nairobi Family Struggles to Bring Son's Body Home from the UK
Diaspora

Nairobi Family Struggles to Bring Son's Body Home from the UK

The Kinyua family in Nairobi is mourning the death of their son Peter Wainaina Kinyua. Peter had recently moved to Birmingham, United Kingdom, in search of better opportunities, but his life was tragically cut short a…

Jun 22, 2024
Top Comedian Sworn in as Malawi's Vice-President
World

Top Comedian Sworn in as Malawi's Vice-President

Micheal Usi, a 55-year-old comedian-turned-politician, has been sworn in as Malawi's new vice-president. The ceremony took place in Lilongwe following the tragic death of Saulos Chilima in a recent airplane accident…

Jun 22, 2024
Gen Z's Declare 7 Days of Rage for Slain Rex Kanyeki
Kenya

Gen Z's Declare 7 Days of Rage for Slain Rex Kanyeki

The tragic death of Rex Kanyeki Masai has fueled ongoing anti-tax protests in Kenya. Rex, remembered fondly by his family as a reliable and amiable son, was fatally shot on a Thursday evening, leaving an irreplaceable…

Jun 22, 2024
Trump Proposes 'Automatic' Green Cards for International Students Graduating in the US
Immigration

Trump Proposes 'Automatic' Green Cards for International Students Graduating in the US

Former President Donald Trump has proposed automatically granting green cards to foreign students who complete their studies at American colleges. This suggestion, made during an appearance on "The All-In Podcast," re…

Jun 21, 2024
Dissenting Wiper MPs Face Disciplinary Action Over Finance Bill Vote
Kenya

Dissenting Wiper MPs Face Disciplinary Action Over Finance Bill Vote

Wiper Party has declared its plan to initiate disciplinary measures against members who backed the contentious Finance Bill 2024, contrary to the party's clear instruction to oppose it. The party emphasizes that there…

Jun 21, 2024
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Babu Owinop Stands With Family of Killed Demonstrator Rex Kanyike
Kenya

Babu Owinop Stands With Family of Killed Demonstrator Rex Kanyike

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called upon Kenyans to support the family of Rex Kanyike Maasai, who was fatally killed in Nairobi on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded around 7 pm along Moi Avenue where proteste…

Jun 21, 2024
ODM MPs Risk Expulsion Over Finance Bill Support
Kenya

ODM MPs Risk Expulsion Over Finance Bill Support

The opposition party ODM has threatened expulsion for those who supported the controversial Finance Bill 2024. The bill aims to raise an additional Sh302 billion in the next fiscal year through increased taxation. Des…

Jun 21, 2024
Nairobi Ranked Africa's Most Affordable Construction Destination
Real Estate

Nairobi Ranked Africa's Most Affordable Construction Destination

Nairobi has emerged as one of the world's most cost-effective cities for construction projects. This is according to a recent report conducted during the first quarter of 2024 by Turner & Townsend. The survey highligh…

Jun 20, 2024
JKIA Set for Major Facelift, Terminal 1C to Reopen This Month
Kenya

JKIA Set for Major Facelift, Terminal 1C to Reopen This Month

The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set to undergo a comprehensive facelift by the end of the current month. The Kenyan government has announced the reopening of Terminal 1C as part of an ambitious plan…

Jun 20, 2024
Jalang’o, Passaris Reject Finance Bill 2024
Kenya

Jalang’o, Passaris Reject Finance Bill 2024

Lang'ata MP Phelix 'Jalang'o' Odiwour and Nairobi's Woman Representative Esther Passaria have voted against the Finance Bill of 2024. These two lawmakers, who were previously associated with President William Ruto's K…

Jun 20, 2024
Ruto Presidential Guard Implicated in Ivory Trafficking Scandal
Kenya

Ruto Presidential Guard Implicated in Ivory Trafficking Scandal

A troubling case has emerged involving a member of the Presidential Escort Unit who stands accused of engaging in the illicit ivory trade. This officer, whose identity remains undisclosed for legal reasons was apprehe…

Jun 20, 2024
Europe Introduces New Travel Requirements
Immigration

Europe Introduces New Travel Requirements

The European Union is implementing two new systems to enhance border security and streamline travel processes. The two systems to be aware of are the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Aut…

Jun 20, 2024
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Two Somali Lawmakers Claim Kidnapping Attempt in Kenya
Kenya

Two Somali Lawmakers Claim Kidnapping Attempt in Kenya

Two Somali lawmakers have claimed that they were the targets of a politically driven abduction plot while in Nairobi. The audacious attack was reportedly carried out by armed individuals in masks and has ignited serio…

Jun 20, 2024
How New Bill Aims to Stifle Protests Through Harsh Penalties
Kenya

How New Bill Aims to Stifle Protests Through Harsh Penalties

The Kenyan government's proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, has sparked widespread concern among citizens and legal experts alike. Introduced by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku, the bill seeks to regulate pu…

Jun 20, 2024
#RejectFinanceBill2024 Trends in US, Canada, Australia and Beyond
Diaspora

#RejectFinanceBill2024 Trends in US, Canada, Australia and Beyond

The recent protests in Kenya against the proposed Finance Bill 2024 have captured global attention. On June 20, 2024, thousands of Kenyans took to the streets to voice their opposition to the bill's proposed tax incre…

Jun 20, 2024
One Brother Dead, Sh 400,000 Lost in Dubai Job Fraud
Diaspora

One Brother Dead, Sh 400,000 Lost in Dubai Job Fraud

Peter Kimanga, 35, and his younger brother Kelvin Mwangi, 32, left Nairobi for Dubai on April 29, 2024, in a desperate bid to secure employment and transform their lives. They aspired to find employment at a supermark…

Jun 19, 2024
MP Reveals Receiving Sh168,000 from Kenyans Confirming His Number
Kenya

MP Reveals Receiving Sh168,000 from Kenyans Confirming His Number

Kenyan citizens have resorted to an unconventional method to verify the authenticity of their Members of Parliament's (MPs) contact details and ensure direct communication channels. Kenyans had taken the bold step of…

Jun 19, 2024
Family Bank's Newly Appointed Chairman Mungai Dies in the US
Business

Family Bank's Newly Appointed Chairman Mungai Dies in the US

Family Bank Board of Directors has announced the death of their recently chosen chairperson, Francis Gitau Mungai. Mungai's association with Family Bank dates back to 1996 when he first supported the bank as a loyal c…

Jun 19, 2024
Road to establish Grammy’s Recording Academy in Africa kicks off
Entertainment

Road to establish Grammy’s Recording Academy in Africa kicks off

Kenya has taken major steps in establishing the Recording Academy/Africa in a bid to transform the continent's musical landscape. The inaugural steering committee meeting, held in Kigali, Rwanda, on Tuesday, marked th…

Jun 18, 2024
Kenyans Pursue Opportunities in the US at the Fastest Rate in 10 Years
Diaspora

Kenyans Pursue Opportunities in the US at the Fastest Rate in 10 Years

The surge in the number of Kenyans moving to the United States in 2022 was the highest in the past 10 years, suggesting that the world's biggest economy is offering more job openings for skilled and semi-skilled worke…

Jun 18, 2024
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