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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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Ruto Attends Italy-Africa Summit Alongside 20 Global Leaders
Kenya

Ruto Attends Italy-Africa Summit Alongside 20 Global Leaders

President William Ruto is set to travel to Rome, Italy, as announced by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed on Sunday, January 28. President Ruto will be attending the Italy-Africa Summit, along with 20 other Af…

Jan 28, 2024
Kenya Unites Against Femicide Epidemic
Kenya

Kenya Unites Against Femicide Epidemic

Peaceful protests against the increasing number of femicide cases in Kenya were held in 10 counties on Saturday. Leaders, feminists, and activists joined forces to demand action and put an end to these killings. The p…

Jan 28, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua's Calculated Moves Leave Ndindi Nyoro in Retreat
Kenya

Rigathi Gachagua's Calculated Moves Leave Ndindi Nyoro in Retreat

The anticipated clash between Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for the political control of Mt Kenya has turned out to be a short-lived spectacle, sparking only rumou…

Jan 28, 2024
US-Based Kenyan Billionaire Awarded for Outstanding Contributions to Social Infrastructure Development
Diaspora

US-Based Kenyan Billionaire Awarded for Outstanding Contributions to Social Infrastructure Development

US-based Kenyan billionaire Julius Mwale has received the Social Infrastructure Award at the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards event in Accra, Ghana. Mwale is honoured with the award for his noteworthy impact and inv…

Jan 28, 2024
60-Year-Old Woman Brutally Murdered, Money Left Untouched
Kenya

60-Year-Old Woman Brutally Murdered, Money Left Untouched

In the village of Kahiro, Kirinyaga County, a 60-year-old woman met a tragic end when she was Saturday murdered and her lifeless body discarded in a coffee plantation. Witnesses reported that the woman's body was disc…

Jan 28, 2024
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Dermatologists Sound the Alarm on Rising Skincare Use Among Children
Lifestyle

Dermatologists Sound the Alarm on Rising Skincare Use Among Children

The British Association for Dermatologists has raised concerns about the increasing number of children, as young as eight years old, using skincare products. The surge in popularity of luxury goods is fueled by the im…

Jan 27, 2024
Overcoming Visa Denials in the Pursuit of the American Dream
Diaspora

Overcoming Visa Denials in the Pursuit of the American Dream

Securing a visa for international travel can be challenging, often involving persistence and determination. For one Kenyan resident, Bob Mwiti, pursuing a coveted US visa spanned several years, reflecting a journey ma…

Jan 27, 2024
Crucial Breakthrough: Car Used in Meru Blogger's Abduction, Dumping Traced by Investigators
Kenya

Crucial Breakthrough: Car Used in Meru Blogger's Abduction, Dumping Traced by Investigators

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has located a vehicle believed to have been used in the kidnapping and subsequent disposal of the body of Daniel Muthiani, also known as Sniper, a political activist an…

Jan 27, 2024
Government Insider Reveals Plans for Expiry Dates on National IDs
Kenya

Government Insider Reveals Plans for Expiry Dates on National IDs

An undisclosed source from the Ministry of Interior has confirmed that the microchips on Kenyan Identification Cards have been arranged in accordance with international standards. The source clarifies that these micro…

Jan 27, 2024
David Ndii Ridicules Kenyans for Trusting Gachagua's Shilling Stability Claims
Kenya

David Ndii Ridicules Kenyans for Trusting Gachagua's Shilling Stability Claims

On Friday, the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Economic Advisors David Ndii found amusement in the demands of certain Kenyans who are seeking an apology from the government for its promise to stabilize the shi…

Jan 26, 2024
Former US President Trump's Defamation Trial Intensifies with Sudden Walkout
World

Former US President Trump's Defamation Trial Intensifies with Sudden Walkout

Donald Trump abruptly exited his defamation trial on Friday in New York amid the closing arguments. The trial revolves around the 'destructive' comments he made about writer E Jean Carroll while serving as president i…

Jan 26, 2024
Reliable Recruiting Agencies for Kenyans Seeking Jobs Overseas
Immigration

Reliable Recruiting Agencies for Kenyans Seeking Jobs Overseas

Due to the high unemployment rates in Kenya, many citizens have been seeking employment opportunities abroad. Unfortunately, some of these individuals fall victim to deceitful agents or untrustworthy employers, leavin…

Jan 26, 2024
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Kenyan-American Businessman in Missouri Charged with Federal Employment Tax Violations
Diaspora

Kenyan-American Businessman in Missouri Charged with Federal Employment Tax Violations

A Missouri-based Kenyan-American man appeared in court last week for charges related to his failure to pay employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The indictment states that Ephantus Mwangi, who operat…

Jan 26, 2024
Political Violence Raises Red Flags Ahead of 2027 General Election
Kenya

Political Violence Raises Red Flags Ahead of 2027 General Election

The country is currently facing a series of violent incidents in certain areas, which has raised concerns as the next General Election is still four years away. It is crucially important that politicians and law enfor…

Jan 26, 2024
Court Puts Brakes on Ruto's Housing Levy Collection
Kenya

Court Puts Brakes on Ruto's Housing Levy Collection

President William Ruto's plan for affordable housing has suffered a significant setback as the Court of Appeal has rejected the government's request to continue collecting the housing levy. This morning, a panel of th…

Jan 26, 2024
UK Resident Gains Kenyan Citizenship Through Legal Battle
Immigration

UK Resident Gains Kenyan Citizenship Through Legal Battle

The government has been given a timeframe of up to six months by the High Court to grant Kenyan citizenship to a UK resident who was born in Kenya. Justice Lawrence Mugambi concludes that the failure to promptly proce…

Jan 25, 2024
Vallerie Muthoni's Impact on Kenya's Pop Culture
Entertainment

Vallerie Muthoni's Impact on Kenya's Pop Culture

In 2019, Vallerie Muthoni gave birth to Spicy Szn, a record that showcased her as one of Kenya's brightest talents and propelled her further into the realm of Kenyan pop culture. The success of the song led to the col…

Jan 25, 2024
Raila Odinga Contemplates Sixth Presidential Run
Kenya

Raila Odinga Contemplates Sixth Presidential Run

ODM Leader Raila Odinga has indicated his intention to make a sixth bid for the Presidency. Raila, who recently celebrated his 79th birthday, will turn 82 in 2027. The Azimio leader sees his loss in the 2022 general e…

Jan 25, 2024
Oscar Sudi Speaks Out Against Irresponsible Drinking Among Diaspora Youth
Kenya

Oscar Sudi Speaks Out Against Irresponsible Drinking Among Diaspora Youth

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has issued a heartfelt plea to Kenyan youth residing abroad, urging them to steer clear of irresponsible drinking and drug abuse, which he claims are contributing to a significant number of deat…

Jan 25, 2024
Kenya Discovers Rich Coltan Deposits Used to Make Phones
Kenya

Kenya Discovers Rich Coltan Deposits Used to Make Phones

The Kenyan government has announced that significant deposits of coltan, a precious mineral used in the manufacture of phones, have been found in the country. In an announcement on Wednesday, Salim Mvurya, who serves…

Jan 25, 2024
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