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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.

9,342 articles

Inside Kenyan School Where Pregnancy is the Norm
Kenya

Inside Kenyan School Where Pregnancy is the Norm

The increasing prevalence of teenage pregnancies has rendered school-aged girls unable to pursue their education due to either becoming pregnant at a young age or the social stigma associated with it. According to dat…

Dec 21, 2023
Family Feud: Children Accuse Preacher's Partner in Inheritance Dispute
Lifestyle

Family Feud: Children Accuse Preacher's Partner in Inheritance Dispute

The children of a preacher, who operates churches in Kenya and Uganda, have taken legal action against their father concerned that he is being influenced by his new partner to disinherit them. The Kakamega Principal M…

Dec 21, 2023
Government Responds to BBC Exposé on Ruto Jobs Creation
Kenya

Government Responds to BBC Exposé on Ruto Jobs Creation

In a press briefing on Wednesday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura asserted that President William Ruto has successfully facilitated the employment of over 270,000 young individuals across various sectors since ta…

Dec 21, 2023
Kenyan Woman Unsettling Encounter as a Suspected Drug Mule on a US Flight
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Unsettling Encounter as a Suspected Drug Mule on a US Flight

The quality of in-flight meals leaves much to be desired, and there are instances where passengers may feel compelled to decline them. It is within their rights to do so. However, it is important to note that refusing…

Dec 20, 2023
What You Must Declare Upon Arrival in Kenya
Immigration

What You Must Declare Upon Arrival in Kenya

The Kenya Revenue Authority has provided a list of items that individuals must declare when arriving at the airport. To comply with the tax agency's regulations upon entering Kenya, individuals are obligated to declar…

Dec 20, 2023
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Court Ruling Restricts Trump From Primary Presidential Ballot
World

Court Ruling Restricts Trump From Primary Presidential Ballot

In a surprising turn of events, a Colorado appeals court has determined that Donald Trump will not be allowed to participate in the state's presidential primary ballot. Trump's campaign intends to challenge this judgm…

Dec 20, 2023
Ruto and CJ Koome Triumph in African Leadership Magazine Awards
Kenya

Ruto and CJ Koome Triumph in African Leadership Magazine Awards

President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome have been chosen as the recipients of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2023 Awards. President Ruto and Afreximbank President P…

Dec 20, 2023
Raila Reveals the Reasons Behind Ruto's Fractured Ties with Museveni, Kagame, and Suluhu
Kenya

Raila Reveals the Reasons Behind Ruto's Fractured Ties with Museveni, Kagame, and Suluhu

Azimio Party leader Raila Odinga has attributed the strained relations between President William Ruto and his counterparts in East Africa to corruption and diplomatic blunders committed by Kenyan government officials…

Dec 20, 2023
Us-based Kenyan Athlete Drowns While Saving Employer's Dog
Diaspora

Us-based Kenyan Athlete Drowns While Saving Employer's Dog

Josephat Kibet Ngetich, a former Kenyan track runner, tragically lost his life in Mexico last week. Kibet, a former Athlete from Bomet County, drowned while attempting to rescue his employer's dog from a pool. He had…

Dec 19, 2023
1 Million NYS Officers to Work Abroad, Says CS Kuria
Kenya

1 Million NYS Officers to Work Abroad, Says CS Kuria

Public Service CS Moses Kuria is excited about the opportunity to send 1 million National Youth Service (NYS) officers to fill positions that President William Ruto has arranged internationally. Kuria announced on Mon…

Dec 19, 2023
Retail Giant Carrefour Slapped with Sh1.1 Billion Fine for Exploitative Buyer Practices
Business

Retail Giant Carrefour Slapped with Sh1.1 Billion Fine for Exploitative Buyer Practices

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has taken action against Carrefour, a French retail chain, for exploiting its influence as a buyer. After completion of an inquiry, Carrefour has received a fine of Sh1,108,327…

Dec 19, 2023
Kenyans Feel the Pinch as Banks Raise Interest Rates
Business

Kenyans Feel the Pinch as Banks Raise Interest Rates

Kenyan banks have begun increasing the rates on their shilling-denominated loans following the Central Bank of Kenya's decision to raise its benchmark lending rate to an 11-year high. In a recent development, NCBA Ban…

Dec 19, 2023
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Man Returns Home Empty-Handed After 30 Years Abroad
World

Man Returns Home Empty-Handed After 30 Years Abroad

The realm of finances and monetary matters often bears witness to peculiar tales and the life of Joseph Ibironke, a 68-year-old Nigerian man, is no exception. Having departed his native land for the Western world, he…

Dec 18, 2023
Disturbing Footage: Banker Falls From 3-Storey Building After Interaction with Woman
Kenya

Disturbing Footage: Banker Falls From 3-Storey Building After Interaction with Woman

The untimely demise of a 33-year-old banker from Kasarani has left his family perplexed and seeking answers. The last known sighting of the deceased was captured by a CCTV camera on December 15, 2023. The video captur…

Dec 18, 2023
Majority of Kiambu Women Grapple with Obesity, New Statistics Show
Lifestyle

Majority of Kiambu Women Grapple with Obesity, New Statistics Show

According to recent findings from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022, a majority of women in Kiambu County are grappling with weight issues. In the county, it is evident from the data that 55.6 per cent of w…

Dec 18, 2023
Man Kills 109-year-old Wife Over Conjugal Rights
Kenya

Man Kills 109-year-old Wife Over Conjugal Rights

A 110-year-old man in Uganda has been arrested for allegedly killing his 109-year-old wife for denying him conjugal rights. According to reports from Ugandan news outlet The Monitor, a man in Kahunga, Western Uganda h…

Dec 18, 2023
Moi's Multi-Billion Shilling Empire Faces Troubles and Turbulence
Kenya

Moi's Multi-Billion Shilling Empire Faces Troubles and Turbulence

Sacho High School stands as a prominent feature located on the outskirts of Kipngochoch forest along the Kabarnet-Tenges Road. Former President Daniel Moi's infamous properties continue to be riddled with unanswered q…

Dec 17, 2023
Thika Man Arrested in Possession of 140 Litres of Transformer Oil
Kenya

Thika Man Arrested in Possession of 140 Litres of Transformer Oil

Police in Thika have apprehended a man who was found in possession of damaged electrical equipment, including 140 litres of transformer oil and copper windings. Acting on a tip from the public, law enforcement apprehe…

Dec 17, 2023
Kenya Poultry Farmers to Pay Sh500k Fine or Risk Jail Term Under New Regulations
Kenya

Kenya Poultry Farmers to Pay Sh500k Fine or Risk Jail Term Under New Regulations

To regulate the breeding of poultry in both commercial and subsistence production, the government has introduced The Livestock (Poultry Industry) Regulations 2023. The Ministry of Agriculture has made the proposal ava…

Dec 17, 2023
Secret Kenyan Church Opens Its Doors to LGBT Worshipers
Kenya

Secret Kenyan Church Opens Its Doors to LGBT Worshipers

For the past ten years, there has been a clandestine church operating in Kenya. The church acknowledges Kenya as a nation deeply committed to its religious beliefs. Within its walls, the church offers a sanctuary for…

Dec 17, 2023
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