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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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State to Pursue Murder Charges Against DJ Joe Mfalme
Kenya

State to Pursue Murder Charges Against DJ Joe Mfalme

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has announced the State's intention to pursue murder charges against DJ Joe Mfalme. This development comes as authorities investigate the death of Felix Kelian…

Mar 26, 2024
How a Simple 'No' After Party Landed Man in Maximum Security Prison
Kenya

How a Simple 'No' After Party Landed Man in Maximum Security Prison

Kelvin Waruguru's life took an unexpected and tragic turn, leading him to a death sentence at Nyeri King'ong'o Maximum Prison. At the age of 25, Waruguru, a resident of Kirinyaga County, found himself embroiled in a g…

Mar 25, 2024
Azimio to Resume Maandamano Should NADCO Report Remain Unimplemented
Kenya

Azimio to Resume Maandamano Should NADCO Report Remain Unimplemented

The delayed implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report has sparked concerns about potential nationwide protests. Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned that the government's delay in enacting the…

Mar 25, 2024
Kenyan Soldier Dismissed for 'Burning Spy' Secures Sh5 Million in Court Judgment
Kenya

Kenyan Soldier Dismissed for 'Burning Spy' Secures Sh5 Million in Court Judgment

A soldier from the Kenya Defence Force (KDF) who was fired for allegedly burning a spy on hot coals has emerged victorious in a long and drawn-out court battle against his employer. The spy had illegally entered a hea…

Mar 25, 2024
Nigeria Levels Tax Evasion Charges at Binance After Kenyan Executive Escapes Detention
Diaspora

Nigeria Levels Tax Evasion Charges at Binance After Kenyan Executive Escapes Detention

Nigerian authorities have taken a stern approach in their recent actions against cryptocurrency platform Binance. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) filed tax evasion charges against the company in Abuja, accus…

Mar 25, 2024
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DusitD2 Hero Who Confronted Terror Kills Self After Losing Mother
Kenya

DusitD2 Hero Who Confronted Terror Kills Self After Losing Mother

General Service Unit (GSU) officer Joseph Azuza Chama tragically ended his own life after his mother's passing. Azuza, lauded for his heroism during the DusitD2 attack, succumbed to overwhelming grief following the de…

Mar 25, 2024
Gachagua Extends Olive Branch to Opposition Leaders in Mt Kenya Region
Kenya

Gachagua Extends Olive Branch to Opposition Leaders in Mt Kenya Region

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has extended an invitation to dialogue with Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni and Narc leader Martha Karua regarding the alleged planned Limuru III Conference. During a recent…

Mar 25, 2024
PS Roseline Njogu Urges Kenyans in the Diaspora to Join Associations
Diaspora

PS Roseline Njogu Urges Kenyans in the Diaspora to Join Associations

Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Ms Roseline Njogu has urged Kenyans abroad to actively participate in groups and associations. Highlighting the power of collective action, Ms. Njogu framed these groups as pla…

Mar 25, 2024
Judge Dismisses Anne Njeri's Sh17 Billion Fuel Claim, Advises Against 'Money-Heist' Fantasies
Kenya

Judge Dismisses Anne Njeri's Sh17 Billion Fuel Claim, Advises Against 'Money-Heist' Fantasies

A Mombasa High Court judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by businesswoman Anne Njeri Njoroge against Galana Energies Ltd over a Sh17 billion diesel import deal. The judge ruled that Ms Njoroge lacked sufficient…

Mar 25, 2024
DJ Joe Mfalme Issues Statement Regarding Detective Kelian's Death
Entertainment

DJ Joe Mfalme Issues Statement Regarding Detective Kelian's Death

Popular Kenyan DJ, Joseph Mwenda, known professionally as DJ Joe Mfalme, has released a statement following his arrest in connection with the death of Detective Felix Kelian. Mfalme expresses his deepest condolences t…

Mar 24, 2024
Kenyan Nurse Revolutionizes Elder Care with a Unique Concept in Kansas
Diaspora

Kenyan Nurse Revolutionizes Elder Care with a Unique Concept in Kansas

In Kansas City, Missouri, Nyahururu-born nurse Ann Muraya has embarked on a remarkable journey, redefining elder care through the caregiving business Truman Ridge Adult Day Center. Armed with a bachelor's degree in nu…

Mar 24, 2024
Passport, Birth Certificate, and ID Services Brought Closer to Kenyans Overseas
Diaspora

Passport, Birth Certificate, and ID Services Brought Closer to Kenyans Overseas

The Mobile Consular Services initiative continues to make significant strides in serving Kenyan citizens abroad, as evidenced by the recent successful operations in various locations. Day two of the #HudumaMajuu campa…

Mar 24, 2024
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50-Year-Old MBA Graduate Sets Sights on Doctoral Degree in the US
Diaspora

50-Year-Old MBA Graduate Sets Sights on Doctoral Degree in the US

At 50, Jane celebrates attaining a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Moi University. Her journey began over two decades ago when she got married. The mother of three reminisces about the early year…

Mar 24, 2024
Security Forces Disrupt Al-Shabaab Operations in Garissa County
Kenya

Security Forces Disrupt Al-Shabaab Operations in Garissa County

In a successful joint operation, Kenyan security forces today targeted an al-Shabaab base located in the Alango area of Garissa County. This intelligence-driven raid resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of…

Mar 24, 2024
Kenyan DJ Linked to the Death of Top DCI detective
Kenya

Kenyan DJ Linked to the Death of Top DCI detective

The death of Inspector Felix Kitosi of the Dagoretti Sub-County Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has ignited a complex investigation shrouded in conflicting narratives. Initially reported as a result of pa…

Mar 23, 2024
Australia Tightens Visa Regulations Effective March 23
Immigration

Australia Tightens Visa Regulations Effective March 23

Australia is making changes to its student visa process aiming to attract students with a genuine interest in pursuing an Australian education and ensure strong English language skills. These updates come into effect…

Mar 23, 2024
Kenya Condemns Russia Terror Attack That Killed Over 115 People on Friday
Kenya

Kenya Condemns Russia Terror Attack That Killed Over 115 People on Friday

Kenya has joined the international community in strongly condemning the horrific terrorist attack that struck a concert venue in Moscow, Russia on March 22, 2024. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has…

Mar 23, 2024
Kenya Seeks Public Participation on Draft Diaspora Policy 2024
Diaspora

Kenya Seeks Public Participation on Draft Diaspora Policy 2024

The Kenyan government is actively shaping its relationship with its diaspora community through the development of the Kenya Diaspora Policy 2024. Recognizing the evolving landscape of migration and the increasing impo…

Mar 23, 2024
Brothers Take Own Lives in Dispute Over Family Land
Kenya

Brothers Take Own Lives in Dispute Over Family Land

Two brothers, Vincent Kipkorir Koech, 19, and Gilbert Kibet Koech, 17, died by suicide in apparent protest of their father's decision to grant a portion of their family land to their stepmother. The incident took plac…

Mar 23, 2024
We Will Hold Ruto Govt Accountable Despite Odinga's Absence, Says Kalonzo
Kenya

We Will Hold Ruto Govt Accountable Despite Odinga's Absence, Says Kalonzo

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed his stance on Raila Odinga's potential chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). In a statement on Friday, Musyoka acknowledged that even if Odinga secures the este…

Mar 22, 2024
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