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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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Kenya National Anthem Among the World's Finest in New BBC's Rankings
Kenya

Kenya National Anthem Among the World's Finest in New BBC's Rankings

Kenya's national anthem has gained worldwide recognition and is now considered one of the top anthems globally. This is according to a ranking released by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Music Magazine. Thi…

Feb 9, 2024
Barefoot Fugitive: How Kevin Kangethe, Wanted for Murder in the US, Escaped from Custody
Diaspora

Barefoot Fugitive: How Kevin Kangethe, Wanted for Murder in the US, Escaped from Custody

Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kang’ethe, a 40-year-old man charged with the murder of his girlfriend in the United States before escaping to Kenya, was apprehended by Kenyan detectives on January 30th after evading capture for…

Feb 9, 2024
County Bosses Warn Against Sending Nurses Abroad
Kenya

County Bosses Warn Against Sending Nurses Abroad

The government's decision to send nurses abroad for employment has come under heavy censure from governors due to the country's severe shortage of medical personnel. The Kenya Kwanza administration has announced plans…

Feb 9, 2024
Ciru Muriuki Appeals for Financial Help to Lay Charles Ouda to Rest
Entertainment

Ciru Muriuki Appeals for Financial Help to Lay Charles Ouda to Rest

Days after the loss of her fiancé Charles Ouda, media personality Ciru Muriuki has reached out to the public for help in arranging his funeral. Through her social media platforms, Ciru has shared a poster requesting f…

Feb 9, 2024
How Snakes and Scorpions Sneak Into the UK via Tourist Luggage from Kenya
Kenya

How Snakes and Scorpions Sneak Into the UK via Tourist Luggage from Kenya

The director of Ireland's National Reptile Zoo James Hennessy says that unsuspecting tourists unknowingly transport wild animals in their suitcases from places like Kenya to the UK. In a TV appearance, Hennessy shares…

Feb 8, 2024
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Wawira Njiru's School Nutrition Project Wins Sh48M Grant in U.S. Contest
Kenya

Wawira Njiru's School Nutrition Project Wins Sh48M Grant in U.S. Contest

Wawira Njiru, the mastermind behind the Food for Education Foundation, has been honoured as one of this year's recipients of the prestigious Elevate Prize Award. Her journey began more than ten years ago when she esta…

Feb 8, 2024
Kenyan Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend in Massachusetts Escapes from Police Cell in Kenya
Diaspora

Kenyan Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend in Massachusetts Escapes from Police Cell in Kenya

Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe, a key suspect in a murder case in the United States, has managed to elude the police at Muthaiga Police Station. Kangethe, 40, who was awaiting extradition on a charge of first-degree mu…

Feb 8, 2024
Two Passport Printing Machines to Arrive in Kenya in 3 Weeks, Says Govt
Kenya

Two Passport Printing Machines to Arrive in Kenya in 3 Weeks, Says Govt

Government's Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revealed that two new passport printing machines are expected to arrive by the end of February, with February 29 set as the deadline This development comes in response to con…

Feb 8, 2024
Moi University Implements Stringent Dress Code Policy, Prohibits 14 Outfits
Entertainment

Moi University Implements Stringent Dress Code Policy, Prohibits 14 Outfits

Moi University has introduced new dress code guidelines to ensure that its students uphold the Code of Conduct. The guidelines were communicated in an internal memo issued by the Dean of Students Dr. Alice Mutai on Tu…

Feb 8, 2024
Kenyan Family Desperate for Funds to Repatriate Borther's Body from the US
Diaspora

Kenyan Family Desperate for Funds to Repatriate Borther's Body from the US

A family from Kenya is reaching out to their friends and well-wishers for support in repatriating the body of their beloved Ian Wachira who tragically passed away in Dallas, USA. Ian, who worked as a truck driver, was…

Feb 7, 2024
Kenyan in Germany Spearheads Transformation for Mount Kenya's Coffee Industry
Diaspora

Kenyan in Germany Spearheads Transformation for Mount Kenya's Coffee Industry

Germany-based Muthoni Schneidewind is determined to improve the lives of small-scale coffee farmers in Mount Kenya through her company, Chania Coffee. Impressed by the steep price of Kenyan coffee in Europe, Muthoni e…

Feb 7, 2024
Ruto Engages Kenyan Diaspora Community in Tokyo, Japan
Diaspora

Ruto Engages Kenyan Diaspora Community in Tokyo, Japan

On Wednesday, President William Ruto engaged with the Kenyan community in Tokyo, Japan. In the gathering, the President was accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi along…

Feb 7, 2024
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Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba Woos Content Creator Elsa Majimbo to Showcase Kenya's Charm Abroad
Diaspora

Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba Woos Content Creator Elsa Majimbo to Showcase Kenya's Charm Abroad

Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, Ababu Namwamba embarked on a special journey to Los Angeles, California, on February 4th. The purpose of his trip was to attend the distinguish…

Feb 7, 2024
Mystery Abroad: The Long Silence Since Our Daughters' Trip to Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Mystery Abroad: The Long Silence Since Our Daughters' Trip to Saudi Arabia

When Felistus Nyambeki set off for Saudi Arabia in December 2021, she left behind hopeful promises for her family's future. Unfortunately, what followed was a distressing silence that left her loved ones in agony. Des…

Feb 7, 2024
What Kenyans Need to Know Before Traveling to Australia
Immigration

What Kenyans Need to Know Before Traveling to Australia

Recently, the allure of starting a new chapter in Australia, the land down under, has captured the imagination of many Kenyans seeking fresh opportunities abroad. The appeal lies not only in the change of scenery but…

Feb 6, 2024
Parents Obligated to Pay Sh6.7 Million for School Fire Damage
Kenya

Parents Obligated to Pay Sh6.7 Million for School Fire Damage

Parents of Mariakani Boys Secondary School in Kilifi County are now facing a hefty bill of Sh6.7 million to cover the losses incurred by the destruction of a 150-bed dormitory. The fire broke out during an evening ent…

Feb 6, 2024
New US Immigration Policy Allows Spouses and Kids of H-1B Visa Holders to Work
Immigration

New US Immigration Policy Allows Spouses and Kids of H-1B Visa Holders to Work

In a significant development, a bipartisan agreement endorsed by the White House has been unveiled, bringing much-needed relief to H-1B visa holders and their families. This agreement aims to bring much-needed relief…

Feb 6, 2024
[VIDEO] Desperate Irish Traveler in Kenya Pleads for Help After Squandering €2,000 with a Kenyan Girlfriend
Lifestyle

[VIDEO] Desperate Irish Traveler in Kenya Pleads for Help After Squandering €2,000 with a Kenyan Girlfriend

Patrick Brady's plight began when he embarked on a journey from Ireland to Kenya in November, driven by the allure of romance with a Kenyan woman he had met online. Armed with €2,000, Brady intended to carve out a new…

Feb 6, 2024
Stranded Abroad: Paul's Story of Survival and Solidarity in Germany
Diaspora

Stranded Abroad: Paul's Story of Survival and Solidarity in Germany

In a heartfelt online discussion Paul Keagan, a Kenyan man stranded in Germany for two years, shares his poignant journey of struggle and resilience in a foreign country. His narrative sheds light on the often unseen…

Feb 6, 2024
Broken Dreams: Kenyan Man Blames American Partner for Squandering His Wealth in the US
Diaspora

Broken Dreams: Kenyan Man Blames American Partner for Squandering His Wealth in the US

Isaac Gichengo's journey to the United States in 1987 held the promise of a brighter future, yet little did he anticipate the turbulent tale of financial hardship and emotional turmoil that would mark his return journ…

Feb 6, 2024
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