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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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Dollar Loan Defaults Surge in Kenya Amidst Persistent Currency Shortage
Business

Dollar Loan Defaults Surge in Kenya Amidst Persistent Currency Shortage

Firms and individuals who have taken out loans in US dollars are now struggling to repay them, leading to a dysfunction in the foreign exchange market. Borrowers in various industries such as real estate, transportati…

Jan 22, 2024
Two Nigerians Arrested in Relation to Rita Waeni Murder Case
Kenya

Two Nigerians Arrested in Relation to Rita Waeni Murder Case

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has discovered that two Nigerian individuals who are believed to have murdered and dismembered a 20-year-old woman in an apartment on TRM Drive in Kasarani, are residin…

Jan 22, 2024
Rita Waeni Murder: How Killer Used Stone to Hide Victim's Head in Kiambaa Dam
Kenya

Rita Waeni Murder: How Killer Used Stone to Hide Victim's Head in Kiambaa Dam

Detectives have uncovered a stone hidden in clothing, which was apparently used to cover the head of a 20-year-old woman named Rita Waeni. On Sunday, a stone was discovered at Kiambaa Dam, leading the police commander…

Jan 22, 2024
Kenyan-Born Sally Kimondo Wins Councillor Seat in the UK
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Sally Kimondo Wins Councillor Seat in the UK

Kenyan citizen Sally Kimondo has emerged victorious as the newly elected Dunstable East Councillor. In a remarkable triumph, Kimondo has emerged as the indisputable winner, securing a total of 372 votes and surpassing…

Jan 22, 2024
Two Kenyan Students Die in a Car Accident in Australia
Diaspora

Two Kenyan Students Die in a Car Accident in Australia

Two Kenyan students living in Australia tragically lost their lives on Sunday night in a car accident in Perth. The accident occurred on the Tonkin Highway in Gosnells after the vehicle they travelled in veered off th…

Jan 22, 2024
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Canada Extends Permanent Residency to Over 62,000 International Students
Immigration

Canada Extends Permanent Residency to Over 62,000 International Students

In 2023, Canada experienced a significant increase in immigration which played a crucial role in addressing the country's demographic and workforce needs. In a surprising development, there was a notable rise in the n…

Jan 21, 2024
Mystery Surrounds Death of Kenyan Innovator in the US as Family Battles for Sh500 Million Estate
Diaspora

Mystery Surrounds Death of Kenyan Innovator in the US as Family Battles for Sh500 Million Estate

In a story fraught with intrigue, William Alfred Mulwa Mutilangi, a highly accomplished Kenyan who rose from a humble village in Masii, Machakos County, to become a top innovator at Pepsi, met an untimely demise in th…

Jan 21, 2024
The Reason Behind US Spy Chief's Clandestine Visit to Kenya
Kenya

The Reason Behind US Spy Chief's Clandestine Visit to Kenya

The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency William Burns arrived in East Africa for a crucial meeting with key allies Amidst growing tensions in the Horn of Africa. The specific content of his engagement with Pres…

Jan 21, 2024
Kenyan Woman Rescued from Traffickers in India After False Job Promise
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Rescued from Traffickers in India After False Job Promise

Indian Police on Friday rescued a Kenyan woman who had been lured to India with the promise of a better job only to find herself sold into sex work in a harrowing tale of human trafficking. She successfully eluded her…

Jan 21, 2024
Ruto Appoints Francis Muthaura, Charles Nyachae to Gov't Positions
Kenya

Ruto Appoints Francis Muthaura, Charles Nyachae to Gov't Positions

President William Ruto has made new appointments, bringing Ambassador Francis Muthaura back into State positions. Muthaura, an ex-government figure who held significant roles under the leadership of Moi, Kenyatta, and…

Jan 20, 2024
Battle for Mama Ngina's Land: 3,000 Residents Seek Resolution in Ongoing Dispute
Kenya

Battle for Mama Ngina's Land: 3,000 Residents Seek Resolution in Ongoing Dispute

Approximately 3,000 individuals residing in the Jipe region of Taveta Constituency, Taita Taveta County, are seeking confirmation from Mama Ngina Kenyatta regarding the transfer of 1,062.3 hectares of land that she re…

Jan 20, 2024
Kenyan Woman, 36, Arrested in India with Sh500 Million Worth of Cocaine
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman, 36, Arrested in India with Sh500 Million Worth of Cocaine

A Kenyan woman has been arrested in India for allegedly smuggling cocaine into the country. The 36-year-old was apprehended at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday, January 15, after being found i…

Jan 20, 2024
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Allies Crown Rigathi Gachagua Mt Kenya Supremo
Kenya

Allies Crown Rigathi Gachagua Mt Kenya Supremo

The ongoing power struggle between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro for political dominance in the Mt Kenya region, as well as their aspirations to succeed President William Ruto, escalated…

Jan 20, 2024
Nairobi Businessman Encourages Kenyans to Capitalize on Canada's Work Permit Policy
Immigration

Nairobi Businessman Encourages Kenyans to Capitalize on Canada's Work Permit Policy

Nairobi businessman Anthony Wambugu is urging Kenyans to take advantage of Canada's extended public policy. The policy grants tourists the chance to obtain work permits tailored to their employers, presenting an excep…

Jan 19, 2024
GSU Officers Charged with Kidnapping Chinese National Appear in Court
Kenya

GSU Officers Charged with Kidnapping Chinese National Appear in Court

On Wednesday, three officers from the GSU appeared in Mavoko Law Courts, facing charges related to the abduction of a Chinese citizen in Machakos County. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) successfully a…

Jan 19, 2024
Governor Mwangaza's Brother to Face Murder Charges in the Death of Meru Blogger
Kenya

Governor Mwangaza's Brother to Face Murder Charges in the Death of Meru Blogger

On Friday, two individuals will be charged with murder in the Kiambu High Court. They are accused of torturing and killing Daniel Muthiani, also known as Sniper, a blogger and political activist from Meru. Murangiri K…

Jan 19, 2024
Saudi Arabia Announces End to Exit Visa Restriction, Visa Expiry Limitations
Immigration

Saudi Arabia Announces End to Exit Visa Restriction, Visa Expiry Limitations

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia has made a significant decision regarding the three-year ban on expatriates who overstayed their exit and re-entry visas. Expatriates and businesses have…

Jan 18, 2024
Nigeria Denounces Online Claims Connecting Nigerians to Rented Apartment Killings in Kenya
Kenya

Nigeria Denounces Online Claims Connecting Nigerians to Rented Apartment Killings in Kenya

In response to the recent rented apartment killings in Kenya, the Nigeria High Commission in Kenya (NHC) has issued a statement addressing concerns and urging Nigerians in the country to remain calm amidst online spec…

Jan 18, 2024
Sheila Kwamboka Under Fire for Insensitive Remarks on TRM Drive Incident
Entertainment

Sheila Kwamboka Under Fire for Insensitive Remarks on TRM Drive Incident

Sheila "Kwambox" Kwamboka who hosts the lively breakfast show on Kiss FM has faced backlash for making what some consider to be insensitive remarks while promoting her morning show. The incident revolves around a vide…

Jan 18, 2024
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi Faces Permanent Supreme Court Ban
Kenya

Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi Faces Permanent Supreme Court Ban

The Supreme Court has permanently banned Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi from appearing before them due to his persistent criticism of judges and the Judiciary. In a statement, the seven-judge panel of the Supreme…

Jan 18, 2024
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