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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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Labor Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore Launches Helpline for Kenyan Workers in the Gulf
Diaspora

Labor Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore Launches Helpline for Kenyan Workers in the Gulf

Labor CS Florence Bore has revealed plans to establish labour attache offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to provide support for Kenyan workers in the Gulf nations. This announcement was made during a send-off…

Feb 6, 2024
Moi's Grandson Collins Toroitich Faces Contempt Charges in Child Custody Dispute
Kenya

Moi's Grandson Collins Toroitich Faces Contempt Charges in Child Custody Dispute

Former President Daniel Moi's grandson Collins Kibet is facing contempt of court charges brought by his ex-wife Gladys Jeruto Tagi. The charges stem from his alleged failure to comply with court orders to support thei…

Feb 6, 2024
Nairobi's Property Market Soars Amidst Shilling Depreciation
Real Estate

Nairobi's Property Market Soars Amidst Shilling Depreciation

A recent report by Hass Consult has revealed that landlords in Kenya, particularly in Nairobi, were able to make significant profits from property sales and rent, despite the weakening of the Shilling. The report, spa…

Feb 5, 2024
JKIA Set to Raise the Bar with VIP Terminal
Kenya

JKIA Set to Raise the Bar with VIP Terminal

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is gearing up to enhance its world-class facilities to cater to the growing influx of prominent visitors to Kenya. In a strategic move, plans are underway to construct a dedi…

Feb 5, 2024
Naivas Row: Inheritance Dispute Sparks Legal War Among Siblings
Business

Naivas Row: Inheritance Dispute Sparks Legal War Among Siblings

Amidst the towering aisles of Naivas, Kenya's premier supermarket chain, a familial storm brews over the legacy of its late founder, Peter Mukuha Kago. The empire he founded now stands at the centre of a legal tussle…

Feb 5, 2024
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Namibian President Hage Geingob, Advocate of Uhuru-Raila 'Handshake', Dies
World

Namibian President Hage Geingob, Advocate of Uhuru-Raila 'Handshake', Dies

Hage Geingob, known for his preference for striped suits, was a president perceived as both humble and experienced. His character, shaped by his leadership roles in Namibia and abroad, presented a complex image - seen…

Feb 5, 2024
Kenyan Woman Confronts Passport Delays as Overseas Job Hangs in the Balance
Immigration

Kenyan Woman Confronts Passport Delays as Overseas Job Hangs in the Balance

Lucy Wambui who seeks employment abroad faces the imminent threat of losing another job opportunity due to delays in the processing of her passport. Her predicament mirrors the experiences of many Kenyans struggling w…

Feb 4, 2024
Ruto Issues Directives for Arrests of Government Officials in Embakasi Gas Explosion
Kenya

Ruto Issues Directives for Arrests of Government Officials in Embakasi Gas Explosion

President William Ruto has issued a directive for the immediate dismissal, arrest, and detention of government officials culpable for granting licenses to the ill-fated gas-filling plant in Embakasi that recently expl…

Feb 4, 2024
Parents to Use E-Citizen for National School Fee Payment
Kenya

Parents to Use E-Citizen for National School Fee Payment

A new directive from the Ministry of Education mandates parents and guardians to utilize the eCitizen system for school fee payments, specifically for children in national schools. This initiative, outlined in a circu…

Feb 3, 2024
Why Governor Nyong'o Could End up Behind Bars
Kenya

Why Governor Nyong'o Could End up Behind Bars

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o, Deputy Mathew Owili, and City Manager Abala Wanga are facing the looming possibility of a six-month jail term or a fine for failing to comply with court orders prohibiting them from as…

Feb 3, 2024
Kenyan National Convicted in the US Faces Lengthy Prison Term for Investment Fraud
Immigration

Kenyan National Convicted in the US Faces Lengthy Prison Term for Investment Fraud

58-year-old Kenyan citizen Paul Maucha has been convicted for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that duped many victims into paying advance fees for investments. The verdict has been announced by Attorney Matthew M. G…

Feb 3, 2024
Betsy Saina: Kenyan-American Marathoner Mastery Sparks Excitement for US Olympic Trials
Sports

Betsy Saina: Kenyan-American Marathoner Mastery Sparks Excitement for US Olympic Trials

Since the last Olympics, significant changes have unfolded in the life of Betsy Saina. Having achieved her dream of U.S. citizenship, she now has the privilege of representing the United States and hoisting the Star-S…

Feb 3, 2024
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Embakasi Gas Explosion: 3 Confirmed Dead, 280 Injured
Kenya

Embakasi Gas Explosion: 3 Confirmed Dead, 280 Injured

A gas explosion rocked Mradi Village in Embakasi, Nairobi, Thursday night, claiming three lives and leaving 222 injured. The incident, unfolding just before midnight, has led to the displacement of families and widesp…

Feb 2, 2024
Mudavadi, US Secretary of State Blinken Discuss Regional Stability in Washington
Kenya

Mudavadi, US Secretary of State Blinken Discuss Regional Stability in Washington

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Thursday engaged in crucial discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, focusing primarily on matters of peace and security. As the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign…

Feb 2, 2024
DCI Takes Charge in Investigating Boni Khalwale's Bull Caretaker's Mysterious Death
Kenya

DCI Takes Charge in Investigating Boni Khalwale's Bull Caretaker's Mysterious Death

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has decided to postpone the burial of his trusted bull caretaker Kizito Moi Amukune amidst concerns surrounding the circumstances of Amukune's death. Responding to claims regarding the c…

Feb 2, 2024
Nameless Reveals Reason Behind His Music Hiatus
Entertainment

Nameless Reveals Reason Behind His Music Hiatus

Celebrating nearly three decades in the music industry, Nameless, also known as David Mathenge, reflects on his journey in an exclusive interview. At 47, the seasoned artist shares valuable lessons learned and plans f…

Feb 2, 2024
University of Nairobi and MKU Stand Out in Latest Varsity Rankings
Kenya

University of Nairobi and MKU Stand Out in Latest Varsity Rankings

The University of Nairobi has once again secured its top spot in the latest Webometrics ranking, maintaining its longstanding position as a leader in Kenyan higher education. Meanwhile, Mount Kenya University has made…

Feb 2, 2024
US Politician Advocates Bill to Protect Kenyan Family from Hair Discrimination
Kenya

US Politician Advocates Bill to Protect Kenyan Family from Hair Discrimination

Vermont-based Kenyan woman Angela Lawrence stands on the cusp of witnessing a transformative development, pending the passage of a groundbreaking bill aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on an individual's hair…

Feb 2, 2024
Legal Battle Commences for Late Pepsi Executive William Mulwa's Sh500 Million Estate
Kenya

Legal Battle Commences for Late Pepsi Executive William Mulwa's Sh500 Million Estate

Japheth Matemu, representing Edward Nzesya Mutilangi, has formally petitioned the Westchester County Surrogate's Court in New York, seeking the appointment of Mutilangi as the administrator of his late brother's estat…

Feb 1, 2024
Nairobi Caretaker Charged with Impersonating Principal Magistrate's Spouse for 3 Years
Kenya

Nairobi Caretaker Charged with Impersonating Principal Magistrate's Spouse for 3 Years

Since 2020, Cryspinus Malenya Inyama, a 29-year-old caretaker at a private school in Kariobangi, Nairobi, has asserted a false romantic relationship with Kilifi Principal Magistrate Ivy Wasike. Exploiting this decepti…

Feb 1, 2024
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