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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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Kenyan Comedian Denied US Visa Despite Urgent Need for Endometriosis Treatment
Entertainment

Kenyan Comedian Denied US Visa Despite Urgent Need for Endometriosis Treatment

Lang'ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor has urgently appealed to the United States Ambassador Meg Whitman following the visa denial of Kenyan comedian Sylvia Savai, also known as Senjee, who requires critical med…

Jun 5, 2024
Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui: The Kenyan Climber Who Dreamed of Conquering the Explorers Grand Slam
Kenya

Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui: The Kenyan Climber Who Dreamed of Conquering the Explorers Grand Slam

The mountaineering community mourns the loss of Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a distinguished Kenyan climber who tragically perished while attempting to summit Mount Everest without the aid of supplemental oxygen. During a…

Jun 5, 2024
Dennis Ombachi and Other Influencers Set to Gain from TikTok's Sh 131M Change Maker Program
Entertainment

Dennis Ombachi and Other Influencers Set to Gain from TikTok's Sh 131M Change Maker Program

Dennis Ombachi, a former international rugby sevens player turned self-taught chef, has recently been recognized for his significant impact and inspiration on the popular short-form video platform TikTok. Ombachi has…

Jun 4, 2024
Canada Opens Doors to Skilled Immigrants Seeking Permanent Residency
Immigration

Canada Opens Doors to Skilled Immigrants Seeking Permanent Residency

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) immigration program continues to offer promising opportunities for qualified individuals. On May 31, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended invitations to…

Jun 4, 2024
Flight Price Could Rise by 40pc, Warns Kenya Association of Air Operators
Business

Flight Price Could Rise by 40pc, Warns Kenya Association of Air Operators

The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has voiced strong opposition to the 2024 Finance Bill, citing its potential to disrupt the nation's air travel sector. The Bill proposes the implementation of Value-Added…

Jun 4, 2024
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Jacqueline Mugo Makes History as First African Woman Elected International Organisation of Employers (IOE) President
Diaspora

Jacqueline Mugo Makes History as First African Woman Elected International Organisation of Employers (IOE) President

Jacqueline Mugo has been unanimously elected as the new president of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) during the general assembly held on June 2, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. This landmark appointmen…

Jun 4, 2024
Senior Land Officials Implicated in Sh1 Billion Fraudulent Land Deal
Kenya

Senior Land Officials Implicated in Sh1 Billion Fraudulent Land Deal

Ten individuals including senior land officials have been charged in connection with a staggering Sh1 billion fraudulent land deal in Nairobi. The case revolves around a prime parcel of land valued at an astounding Sh…

Jun 4, 2024
Reggae Deejay Jahmby Koikai is Dead
Entertainment

Reggae Deejay Jahmby Koikai is Dead

Mary Jahmby Koikai, fondly known as Fyah Mummah in the reggae entertainment world, passed away on Monday at Nairobi Hospital. Her untimely demise has sent shockwaves through the community, as she was not only a belove…

Jun 4, 2024
300 Kenyan Pilgrims Embark on Sacred Hajj Journey to Mecca
Kenya

300 Kenyan Pilgrims Embark on Sacred Hajj Journey to Mecca

The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the most revered rites in Islam, holds immense spiritual significance for millions of Muslims worldwide. This year marks a significant moment as pilgrims from diverse backgrounds gather onc…

Jun 3, 2024
President Ruto lands in Seoul for Korea-Africa Summit
Kenya

President Ruto lands in Seoul for Korea-Africa Summit

President William Ruto has landed in Seoul, South Korea, to attend the Korea-Africa Summit. The 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, held on June 4-5 in Seoul, South Korea, represents a significant step forward in the diplomatic…

Jun 3, 2024
Kenyan Leaders Congratulate Mexico's First Female President, Claudia Sheinbaum
World

Kenyan Leaders Congratulate Mexico's First Female President, Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico has marked a significant milestone in its history with the election of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as the country's first female president. This momentous achievement not only signifies a triumph for gender equalit…

Jun 3, 2024
KANU Loses Grip on KICC as High Court Nullifies Title Deed
Kenya

KANU Loses Grip on KICC as High Court Nullifies Title Deed

The High Court in Milimani has declared that the government holds the rightful ownership of the land upon which the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) in Nairobi is built. In her ruling, Justice Jacquelin…

Jun 3, 2024
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Judge Rejects Self-Defense Claim, Gives Winnie Maina 25 Years for Killing Husband
Kenya

Judge Rejects Self-Defense Claim, Gives Winnie Maina 25 Years for Killing Husband

Eldoret judge Reuben Nyakundi has handed down a 25-year prison sentence to Winnie Maina, 37, convicted of murdering her husband, Wycliffe Miriti, during a domestic dispute. Miriti, 33, was a senior logistics officer a…

Jun 3, 2024
Kenyan Shilling Defies Global Trends, Maintains Value Against US Dollar
Business

Kenyan Shilling Defies Global Trends, Maintains Value Against US Dollar

The Kenyan shilling has remained resilient against the US dollar in recent days, despite fluctuations in global currency markets and economic trends. According to the latest report from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)…

Jun 3, 2024
Kenyan Woman Makes History as Northern Ireland's First Black Mayor
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Makes History as Northern Ireland's First Black Mayor

Lilian Seenoi-Barr, the sister of Senate Minority Whip Olekina Ledama, has made history by becoming the first black mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council in Northern Ireland. Senator Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi)…

Jun 3, 2024
Mudavadi Refutes Claims of Kenya Training 2,000 Haitian Police Officers
Kenya

Mudavadi Refutes Claims of Kenya Training 2,000 Haitian Police Officers

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has refuted reports suggesting that the National Police Service (NPS) of Kenya would be responsible for training 2,000 Haitian police officers. The controversy emerged followin…

Jun 2, 2024
Duo Links Hundreds of Kenyan Nurses to US Employment Opportunities
Diaspora

Duo Links Hundreds of Kenyan Nurses to US Employment Opportunities

Joktan Tanui and Japheth Kemoi, two Kenyan entrepreneurs based in the United States, have made significant strides in connecting Kenyan nurses with employment opportunities abroad through their innovative venture, the…

Jun 2, 2024
Driver Assaults Traffic Officer in Shocking Road Rage Incident
Kenya

Driver Assaults Traffic Officer in Shocking Road Rage Incident

A driver violently assaulted a traffic police officer on Sunday morning along Kamiti Road in Nairobi after being caught making an illegal U-turn. The shocking altercation, captured on video by onlookers, has provoked…

Jun 2, 2024
Trump's Presidential Ambitions Undeterred by Conviction, Lawyer Asserts
World

Trump's Presidential Ambitions Undeterred by Conviction, Lawyer Asserts

In the aftermath of Donald Trump's unprecedented conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, his lawyer Alina Habba has asserted that the former president's pursuit of the presidency will continue unabated…

Jun 2, 2024
Kenya Secures Labour Migration Deal Among Four Other Agreements with Canada
Diaspora

Kenya Secures Labour Migration Deal Among Four Other Agreements with Canada

On June 1, 2024, Kenya and Canada strengthened their partnership by signing several crucial agreements during the Kenya-Canada Binational Commission. The commission was co-chaired by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretar…

Jun 2, 2024
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