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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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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
Raila Odinga Urges Overhaul of Judiciary in Latest Call for Reform
Kenya

Raila Odinga Urges Overhaul of Judiciary in Latest Call for Reform

ODM leader Raila Odinga has called for the establishment of an impartial and independent commission or task force to address corruption within the Judiciary. He stresses that the country's legal system cannot depend o…

Jan 25, 2024
Trends and Challenges in Kenya's Short-Term Rental Market
Real Estate

Trends and Challenges in Kenya's Short-Term Rental Market

All investors who are involved in the 'Airbnb' business in Nairobi, and soon in other parts of the country, will now have to undergo a process of business registration. Afterwards, the individuals must submit the requ…

Jan 24, 2024
Kenyan Ambassador Receives High-Profile Irish Military Reception
Kenya

Kenyan Ambassador Receives High-Profile Irish Military Reception

Kenya's ambassador to Ireland, Tabu Irina, recently experienced a unique display of respect as she presented her credentials to President Michael Higgin. Sporting a green robe embellished with the flag of Kenya, the d…

Jan 24, 2024
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How Foreign Immigration Laws Will Affect Kenyan Migrants
Immigration

How Foreign Immigration Laws Will Affect Kenyan Migrants

In recent months, several foreign countries have implemented new regulations to limit the flow of immigrants entering their nations each year. With certain regulations already implemented, individuals from Kenya who a…

Jan 24, 2024
Florence Githinji Shares Her Journey Abroad Closer to Home
Diaspora

Florence Githinji Shares Her Journey Abroad Closer to Home

Florence Githinji, a quality assurance officer and part-time lecturer at Clarke International University in Uganda finds herself at the crossroads of varied academic realms. Through a captivating interview, she shares…

Jan 24, 2024
Police Expose Sophisticated Scheme for Selling Marijuana in Upscale Estates
Kenya

Police Expose Sophisticated Scheme for Selling Marijuana in Upscale Estates

In an operation led by Langata OCPD Monica Kimani, police officers from Langata Police Station have conducted a raid on a business in Karen estate that was allegedly involved in drug trafficking. The operation exposes…

Jan 24, 2024
Ruto's New State House Décor vs. Biden's Oval Office Aesthetics
Entertainment

Ruto's New State House Décor vs. Biden's Oval Office Aesthetics

Renovations at State House are progressing rapidly and Kenyans have observed a resemblance in the new design chosen by President William Ruto to the one seen in the Oval Office used by American Presidents. These offic…

Jan 24, 2024
Why Top US Security Chiefs are Flocking to Nairobi
Kenya

Why Top US Security Chiefs are Flocking to Nairobi

High-ranking US security officials are making their way to Nairobi to address the growing instability in the region. Reliable sources report that these officials are in discussions with Nairobi to address the deterior…

Jan 24, 2024
Kenya Tops the Charts as Africa's Premier Investment Hub - Report
Kenya

Kenya Tops the Charts as Africa's Premier Investment Hub - Report

In the latest report from research-based firm Briter Bridges titled "Africa Investment Report 2023," Kenya has emerged as the top choice for investors seeking opportunities in Africa. Over the past year, Kenya has man…

Jan 23, 2024
Family Faces Off with County Askari for Disconnecting Dialysis Machine
Kenya

Family Faces Off with County Askari for Disconnecting Dialysis Machine

Chaos erupted at Nakuru Memorial Hospital on Monday when an enraged family confronted and expelled a Nakuru city council worker who allegedly disconnected a dialysis machine from their relative, putting their loved on…

Jan 23, 2024
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The Surge of Red Eye Disease in Kenya's Coast Region
Kenya

The Surge of Red Eye Disease in Kenya's Coast Region

Health officials in Kilifi and Mombasa counties are urging residents to exercise caution due to an increase in cases of 'red eye' disease in the Coast region. Consequently, many individuals in the region are going to…

Jan 23, 2024
Government Encourages Kenyans to Seek Opportunities Abroad with Assured Safety
Kenya

Government Encourages Kenyans to Seek Opportunities Abroad with Assured Safety

The Principal Secretary of the State Department for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime is urging Kenyans to pursue job opportunities abroad with the assurance of their safety. Mwadime has announced that th…

Jan 23, 2024
Storm Isha Sends Air Travelers to Unexpected Destinations
World

Storm Isha Sends Air Travelers to Unexpected Destinations

This morning, numerous air travellers in Europe woke up to find themselves in the wrong country due to the disruptive effects of Storm Isha on flights in Western Europe. Last night, the journey by air became a daring…

Jan 23, 2024
Disturbing Crime Scene: Gatundu Woman Found Dead, Body Mutilated
Kenya

Disturbing Crime Scene: Gatundu Woman Found Dead, Body Mutilated

Reports have emerged of a disturbing rise in the number of women being murdered in the country. In Kiganjo, Gatundu South, a harrowing event occurred on Sunday evening. In the depths of a dense forest, the body of a w…

Jan 23, 2024
Ruto, Chief Justice Koome Hold Crucial Talks to Combat Corruption
Kenya

Ruto, Chief Justice Koome Hold Crucial Talks to Combat Corruption

President William Ruto, Chief Justice Martha Koome, and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, along with other high-ranking government officials, gathered at State House on Monday to address the ongoing conflict…

Jan 23, 2024
Truck Drivers Pledge Demonstrations in Response to Kenyan Deaths in South Sudan
Diaspora

Truck Drivers Pledge Demonstrations in Response to Kenyan Deaths in South Sudan

On Sunday, January 21, the Kenya Long Distance Drivers Association expressed their concern over the alleged mistreatment of their members who are detained by the authorities in South Sudan. The association reports tha…

Jan 22, 2024
Germany Greenlights Dual-Citizenship to Attract Skilled Workers
Immigration

Germany Greenlights Dual-Citizenship to Attract Skilled Workers

In a significant development, the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament, voted on Friday to simplify the process of obtaining German citizenship and expand the availability of dual citizenship. The reform aim…

Jan 22, 2024
Legacy of Two Kenyan Sisters Who Died Two Days Apart Lives on
Diaspora

Legacy of Two Kenyan Sisters Who Died Two Days Apart Lives on

On January 13, 2024, beneath sombre grey clouds and the threat of rain, a poignant scene unfolded on the grounds of Michogomone Primary School in Naari, Meru County. Three men, dressed in different shades of pants - b…

Jan 22, 2024
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