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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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Tenants Evacuated as Peponi Apartments Teeter on the Brink of Collapse
Real Estate

Tenants Evacuated as Peponi Apartments Teeter on the Brink of Collapse

Residents of the upscale Peponi View Apartments have been given a week to vacate their homes or face potential damage caused by structural cracks. The issue came to light after a 31-second video went viral on social m…

Nov 17, 2023
President Ruto Advocates for Tough Decisions for a Better Kenya
Kenya

President Ruto Advocates for Tough Decisions for a Better Kenya

President William Ruto has emphasized the importance of making challenging decisions for the betterment of the nation. Delivering remarks at the Edge Convention Centre on Thursday, President Ruto acknowledged that gar…

Nov 17, 2023
Nairobi Secures 5th Spot in Africa's Quality of Life Rankings
Kenya

Nairobi Secures 5th Spot in Africa's Quality of Life Rankings

Numbeo, a prominent aggregator, has revealed that Kenya surpasses heavyweight contenders like Morocco, Egypt, and Nigeria in terms of providing a high quality of life for its residents. Nairobi, the nation's capital…

Nov 17, 2023
Odinga, Karua Disagree on the Resumption of Protests
Kenya

Odinga, Karua Disagree on the Resumption of Protests

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has differed with his 2022 running mate Martha Karua regarding the next steps to take as negotiations with the government are on the brink of collapse. Karua asserts that based on the origin…

Nov 17, 2023
Chebukati, lIEBC Commended in Portugal for Upholding Electoral Integrity
Kenya

Chebukati, lIEBC Commended in Portugal for Upholding Electoral Integrity

Former IEBC chairperson, Wafula Chebukati, was on Wednesday honored at the 19th International Electoral Affairs Award Ceremony in Portugal. On behalf of the commission, he graciously accepted two accolades for their e…

Nov 16, 2023
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Sifuna Reluctantly Withdraws Remarks on Ruto Amidst Intense Pressure
Kenya

Sifuna Reluctantly Withdraws Remarks on Ruto Amidst Intense Pressure

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was on Wednesday compelled to retract his comments regarding President William Ruto following a critique he made about Ruto's 2023 State of the Nation address. According to Sifuna, a large…

Nov 16, 2023
Ruto's International Visits Result in 350,000 Jobs in Saudi Arabia, Says Government Spokesman
Kenya

Ruto's International Visits Result in 350,000 Jobs in Saudi Arabia, Says Government Spokesman

President William Ruto's international trips have been defended by Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura, who asserts that they have brought numerous benefits to the country. These recent travels have underscored Kenya's…

Nov 16, 2023
Trouble Deepens for Governor Kawira Mwangaza as New Petition Emerges
Kenya

Trouble Deepens for Governor Kawira Mwangaza as New Petition Emerges

A petitioner has approached the High Court to challenge the Senate's decision to save Governor Kawira Mwangaza from impeachment. The main concern of the complainant is that the Senate failed to properly evaluate all t…

Nov 16, 2023
From Kenya to America: The Honest Reality of Diaspora Living
Diaspora

From Kenya to America: The Honest Reality of Diaspora Living

America possesses an indescribable essence that can only be truly understood by those who have experienced it firsthand. Heather Chesiyna's upbringing in Kenya and subsequent acquisition of a green card at the age of…

Nov 15, 2023
Texas School Embraces Parenting Students, Allows Babies in School
World

Texas School Embraces Parenting Students, Allows Babies in School

In the early morning hours, Yarezi Alvarado, a seventeen-year-old from Brownsville, Texas, begins her daily routine of preparing for school. However, Yarezi's daily preparations don't end with packing her backpack. As…

Nov 15, 2023
Raila Regret's Backing Uhuru's Candidate Igathe for Nairobi Gubernatorial Seat
Kenya

Raila Regret's Backing Uhuru's Candidate Igathe for Nairobi Gubernatorial Seat

During a recent address to religious leaders in Nairobi, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga revealed the internal power struggle within Azimio leading up to the 2022 General Election. In an interview on Wednesday, Rai…

Nov 15, 2023
Kenyan Woman Honored in London for Helping People with Disabilities
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Honored in London for Helping People with Disabilities

Ms. Emily Korir, a Kenyan woman residing in Australia, has been recognized as the most exceptional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the field of assisting individuals with disabilities. On November 10th, 2023, in Lond…

Nov 15, 2023
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Singer Avril's Bruised Selfies Go Viral, Prompting Anger and Calls for Accountability
Entertainment

Singer Avril's Bruised Selfies Go Viral, Prompting Anger and Calls for Accountability

Popular Kenyan singer Avril Nyambura took to social media on Tuesday evening to share photos of her face, which displayed visible bruises. Although she later retracted her statement and deleted the photo, it had alrea…

Nov 15, 2023
Kenya's Tree Planting Day Allegedly Crafted for Financial Gain
Kenya

Kenya's Tree Planting Day Allegedly Crafted for Financial Gain

Kenyans were left perplexed last week when the government declared that November 23, 2023, would be a national holiday dedicated to a nationwide tree-planting initiative. According to local reports, President William…

Nov 15, 2023
Nairobi County Employees Accused of Sabotaging Building Approvals for Bribes
Kenya

Nairobi County Employees Accused of Sabotaging Building Approvals for Bribes

The Nairobi City County government is currently facing scrutiny after it was revealed that certain employees have been disregarding construction regulations to approve building plans, even when developers have not met…

Nov 15, 2023
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki Reverses Decision to Hike ID, Passport Charges
Immigration

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki Reverses Decision to Hike ID, Passport Charges

Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Kithure Kindiki, has withdrawn the official notification regarding the increase in charges, fees, and levies for services provided by the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Se…

Nov 14, 2023
The Untold Story of Oil Billionaire Ann Njeri's 48-Hour Abduction
Kenya

The Untold Story of Oil Billionaire Ann Njeri's 48-Hour Abduction

Oil magnate Ann Njeri Njoroge, the woman embroiled in the controversial Sh17 billion oil shipment, has today shared her harrowing experience after she visited the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquart…

Nov 14, 2023
Setback for KRA as Airtel Prevails in Sh791 Million Tax Battle
Business

Setback for KRA as Airtel Prevails in Sh791 Million Tax Battle

Airtel Networks Kenya Limited has emerged victorious in a legal dispute against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), resulting in a loss of Sh791 million for the tax agency. Judge Alfred Mabeya of the Commercial Court h…

Nov 14, 2023
CS Murkomen Holds Uhuru Government Accountable for JKIA Roof Leakage
Kenya

CS Murkomen Holds Uhuru Government Accountable for JKIA Roof Leakage

The leaking roofs at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been attributed to negligence and shoddy workmanship by contractors during the previous administration, according to Transport Cabinet Secretary Kip…

Nov 14, 2023
Victoria Kipngetich, a Kenyan Student at Yale University, Nominated for Esteemed Rhodes Scholarship
Diaspora

Victoria Kipngetich, a Kenyan Student at Yale University, Nominated for Esteemed Rhodes Scholarship

Victoria Kipngetich, a Kenyan student at Yale University, stands out among the recipients of the highly esteemed 2024 Rhodes Scholarship. With a mere 0.7 per cent acceptance rate, the oldest and most prestigious schol…

Nov 14, 2023
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