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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 Govt Urges Diaspora to Register Birth Certificates for Children Born Overseas
Diaspora

Kenyan Govt Urges Diaspora to Register Birth Certificates for Children Born Overseas

The Kenyan Ministry of Interior on Sunday issued a directive urging Kenyan citizens residing abroad to register birth certificates for their children born outside the country. This initiative aims to simplify document…

May 28, 2024
Diaspora Kenyans Challenged to Create Job Opportunities for Compatriots
Diaspora

Diaspora Kenyans Challenged to Create Job Opportunities for Compatriots

Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu on Tuesday emphasized the potential of Kenyans abroad to contribute to the nation's progress by addressing unemployment, boosting the economy, and fostering knowledg…

May 28, 2024
KWS Swiftly Captures Stray Hyena in Embakasi
Kenya

KWS Swiftly Captures Stray Hyena in Embakasi

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has demonstrated its expertise by swiftly capturing a hyena roaming in Embakasi on May 28th, 2024, and promptly returning it to its natural habitat. Upon receiving an urgent call, the…

May 28, 2024
High Court Temporarily Halts Muguka Ban in Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta
Kenya

High Court Temporarily Halts Muguka Ban in Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta

The High Court in Embu County has issued a temporary suspension of the ban on muguka in Mombasa and Kilifi counties. Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna has granted a conservatory order restraining the respondent counties from…

May 28, 2024
Kenyan Man in Canada Risks Deportation Over Doubts on Sexual Orientation
Diaspora

Kenyan Man in Canada Risks Deportation Over Doubts on Sexual Orientation

Charles Mwangi's journey as a Kenyan asylum seeker residing in Toronto, Canada, has been a harrowing tale of courage and fear. His future in Canada hangs in the balance as he awaits a decision on his asylum applicatio…

May 28, 2024
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Family Pleads for Government Help as Kenyan Woman Detained in Egypt
Diaspora

Family Pleads for Government Help as Kenyan Woman Detained in Egypt

21-year-old Kenyan woman Linet Makena has been detained by authorities since May 8th due to expired immigration paperwork. This seemingly bureaucratic issue has escalated into a matter of life and liberty. Linet's jou…

May 28, 2024
Former US Envoy Raises Doubts Over Kenyan Police Capacity to Tackle Haiti Crisis
Kenya

Former US Envoy Raises Doubts Over Kenyan Police Capacity to Tackle Haiti Crisis

The ongoing security crisis in Haiti has been a longstanding concern that has prompted international efforts to promote stability in the country. However, the effectiveness of these interventions has been called into…

May 28, 2024
Kenyan Student in Australia Dodges Disaster After String of Drunk Driving Offenses
Diaspora

Kenyan Student in Australia Dodges Disaster After String of Drunk Driving Offenses

Kenyan international student in Australia Brian Kiama Muhiu narrowly escaped causing fatalities due to his reckless behaviour involving multiple incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Geelong Magistr…

May 28, 2024
ODM Delegation Savors Ugali at Kenyan Eatery in the UK
Kenya

ODM Delegation Savors Ugali at Kenyan Eatery in the UK

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, along with members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), savoured Kenyan cuisine including Ugali during their recent visit to the United Kingdom. Their stay extended beyon…

May 27, 2024
Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Nassir Pushes to Ban Muguka in the Coast Region
Kenya

Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Nassir Pushes to Ban Muguka in the Coast Region

Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir's decision to ban the sale and distribution of muguka within the coastal region has garnered both support and controversy. Muguka, also known as khat, is a leafy plan…

May 27, 2024
BAT Increases Payout to Retain Dwindling Farming Workforce
Business

BAT Increases Payout to Retain Dwindling Farming Workforce

In a bid to address the declining number of contracted tobacco farmers, British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya has taken the strategic step of increasing its tobacco leaf prices. This move aims to stem the mass exodus o…

May 27, 2024
Kenyan Female Teachers Drag TSC to Court Over 'Illegal' Pay Cuts
Kenya

Kenyan Female Teachers Drag TSC to Court Over 'Illegal' Pay Cuts

A legal battle has erupted between female teachers and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over allegations of unauthorized deductions from their salaries. The dispute has drawn in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Com…

May 27, 2024
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Kenya's Ambitious Plan to Plant 15 Billion Trees By 2032
Kenya

Kenya's Ambitious Plan to Plant 15 Billion Trees By 2032

Kenya's bold and ambitious tree-planting initiative is a testament to the nation's commitment to combating climate change and restoring its natural ecosystems. Launched by the government, this remarkable campaign aims…

May 27, 2024
Uhuru Guarantees Transparency in South Africa General Election
Kenya

Uhuru Guarantees Transparency in South Africa General Election

The upcoming 2024 South African general election, scheduled for May 29th, marks a crucial moment in the nation's democratic journey. The former President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his dedication to preser…

May 27, 2024
Court Rejects Woman's Claim to the Estate of the Late Otieno Kajwang
Kenya

Court Rejects Woman's Claim to the Estate of the Late Otieno Kajwang

The legal battle surrounding the estate of the late Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang has taken a new turn with the Family Court in Nairobi denying the claims of a woman who alleges to be his widow. The case centers aro…

May 26, 2024
Kenyan Refugee Defies Racist Abuse, Becomes First Northern Ireland's Black Mayor
Diaspora

Kenyan Refugee Defies Racist Abuse, Becomes First Northern Ireland's Black Mayor

On June 3rd, Lilian Seenoi-Barr will etch her name into the annals of history when she assumes the mayoral chain of office at Derry's guildhall, becoming the first black mayor in Northern Ireland. This significant eve…

May 26, 2024
Women Rally Behind Makena, the Dog-Eating Lioness in Ongata Rongai
Kenya

Women Rally Behind Makena, the Dog-Eating Lioness in Ongata Rongai

A lioness, dubbed "Makena" by locals in Ongata Rongai has become an unlikely heroine for women in the area after reportedly preying on six domesticated dogs in residential estates. Contrary to the efforts of the Kenya…

May 26, 2024
5 Teenagers Shot Outside Church Over Fishing Dispute
Kenya

5 Teenagers Shot Outside Church Over Fishing Dispute

The recent shooting incident involving Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officials and residents in Barut ward, near Lake Nakuru, has sparked outrage and highlighted the ongoing tensions regarding wildlife conservation eff…

May 26, 2024
Three Arrested in Nairobi with Sh27.5 Million Worth of Narcotics
Kenya

Three Arrested in Nairobi with Sh27.5 Million Worth of Narcotics

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has apprehended three suspects in Donholm, Nairobi County in a drug trafficking operation. The suspects were allegedly planning to transport 6.8 kilograms of cocaine wo…

May 26, 2024
Gachagua Disputes Ruto's Inner Circle Over Alleged Divisions
Kenya

Gachagua Disputes Ruto's Inner Circle Over Alleged Divisions

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a political firestorm by accusing specific leaders within President William Ruto's inner circle of fostering division within the governing coalition. He laments the intric…

May 26, 2024
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