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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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President Ruto Takes a Stand Against Corruption, Urges Swift Approval of Anti-Graft Legislation
Kenya

President Ruto Takes a Stand Against Corruption, Urges Swift Approval of Anti-Graft Legislation

President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to ministries and state departments, cautioning them against engaging in corrupt activities. During his Thursday address to the nation, Ruto stressed the importance of…

Nov 9, 2023
Court Declines to Unfreeze Sh21 Million Meant for 'Dowry'
Kenya

Court Declines to Unfreeze Sh21 Million Meant for 'Dowry'

The High Court has declined to allow an accountant working for a state agency access to his bank accounts. After considering the presentations and arguments put forth by all parties involved, Justice Nixon Sifuna has…

Nov 9, 2023
Egg on the Face? Ministry Apologises Over Sh1 Million 'Error' in New Citizenship Fees Notice
Immigration

Egg on the Face? Ministry Apologises Over Sh1 Million 'Error' in New Citizenship Fees Notice

Principal Secretary of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has admitted that their statement to charge Sh1,000,000 for children of Kenyan citizens born abroad was flawed. Njogu took to social media to provide…

Nov 9, 2023
Twice Lucky: Senators Save Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza From Impeachment, Again
Kenya

Twice Lucky: Senators Save Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza From Impeachment, Again

As the clock ticked towards 1 a.m. on Thursday, tension filled the Senate as they deliberated the fate of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. In a surprising twist that disregarded party affiliations, all seven charges aga…

Nov 9, 2023
US-Based Kenya Man Claims Wife Took Away Child During Visit to Kenya
Diaspora

US-Based Kenya Man Claims Wife Took Away Child During Visit to Kenya

A Kenyan citizen residing in the United States is currently engaged in a custody battle as he claims that his wife absconded with their young child. The man claims that the woman's family has prevented him from spendi…

Nov 8, 2023
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Nadia Mohamed Becomes First Somali-American to be Elected Mayor in a US City
Diaspora

Nadia Mohamed Becomes First Somali-American to be Elected Mayor in a US City

Nadia Mohamed achieved a historic milestone on Tuesday evening when she was elected as the new mayor of St. Louis Park. In a historic triumph, she has become the inaugural Somali-American to assume the role of mayor i…

Nov 8, 2023
Government Officials on Radar for Diverting eCitizen Revenue
Kenya

Government Officials on Radar for Diverting eCitizen Revenue

The government has issued a stern warning to the top executives of state-owned agencies, cautioning them that their positions are at risk if they are found to be redirecting funds from the eCitizen platform. The Princ…

Nov 8, 2023
Drama at JKIA as Two Cabinet Secretaries Hold Separate Briefings to Address Passenger Harassment by KRA
Kenya

Drama at JKIA as Two Cabinet Secretaries Hold Separate Briefings to Address Passenger Harassment by KRA

Kenya is importing new scanning machines for its airports in a bid to alleviate the inconvenience caused by the tax authorities rummaging through luggage to collect more taxes. This revelation surfaced amidst a day of…

Nov 8, 2023
KRA Moves Into Estates in Search of Landlords Not Paying Taxes
Real Estate

KRA Moves Into Estates in Search of Landlords Not Paying Taxes

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is intensifying its efforts by targeting residential estates in its quest to collect rental income taxes from landlords. On November 3, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) initiated a c…

Nov 8, 2023
Yelsha: Why My Daughter and I Were Deported to Kenya After 10 Years in Germany
Diaspora

Yelsha: Why My Daughter and I Were Deported to Kenya After 10 Years in Germany

Kenyan woman Stemy Yelsha,24, was recently deported from Germany where she had resided for nearly ten years. Yelsha, a photographer, vlogger, and makeup artist, documented her deportation from Germany to Kenya alongsi…

Nov 8, 2023
KRA Launches New Tax Evasion Crackdown on Airbnb Hosts
Business

KRA Launches New Tax Evasion Crackdown on Airbnb Hosts

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has contacted Airbnb, the online platform for short and long-term homestays, in a bid to crack down on tax evasion among Kenyan hosts. Airbnb Ireland UC, acting as the data controller…

Nov 8, 2023
Mwangaza Impeachment: Meru Governor to Know Her Fate Today as Senators Vote
Kenya

Mwangaza Impeachment: Meru Governor to Know Her Fate Today as Senators Vote

Today, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza will receive the verdict on her impeachment as senators gather to decide whether to uphold the charges or dismiss them. Governor Mwangaza will have the chance to address the Senate…

Nov 8, 2023
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Don Seeks Sh26 Million From Strathmore University for 'Career Sabotage'
Kenya

Don Seeks Sh26 Million From Strathmore University for 'Career Sabotage'

Strathmore University is engaged in a legal dispute with a former senior staff member. This may result in the university paying a substantial sum of money as compensation and damages for infringing on property rights…

Nov 7, 2023
Major Blow for Tuju in Fight to Block Property Seizure
Kenya

Major Blow for Tuju in Fight to Block Property Seizure

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has faced another setback as the Supreme Court has rejected his request to present additional evidence in his fight against the seizure of his property in Karen by a regional lend…

Nov 7, 2023
Poor Turkana Boy Beats Odds to Join Amherst College in Massachusetts
Diaspora

Poor Turkana Boy Beats Odds to Join Amherst College in Massachusetts

A once despondent young boy from Turkana County, who had given up all hope of attending college, now wears a joyful smile. Starlone is now immersed in his studies at Amherst College, the same college attended by forme…

Nov 7, 2023
Rift Valley Divided in Ruto Succession Battle
Kenya

Rift Valley Divided in Ruto Succession Battle

There is a stir in the Rift Valley, suggesting a forthcoming political reorganization. The question still lingers on whether these advances will bring about a significant change in the leadership of the area ahead of…

Nov 7, 2023
Quickmart Hit in Sh94 Million Robbery, Wells Fargo Crew Missing
Business

Quickmart Hit in Sh94 Million Robbery, Wells Fargo Crew Missing

Quickmart has suffered a loss of Sh94 million in what appears to be a robbery that took place on Monday while the money was being ferried to the Nairobi city centre for banking. As of now, there are concerns over the…

Nov 7, 2023
Travellers Expose JKIA Over Rainwater Flooding
Kenya

Travellers Expose JKIA Over Rainwater Flooding

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) once again finds itself in the spotlight as travellers express their frustration with flooding incidents that occurred at the airport on Monday evening. Boniface Mwangi, a hu…

Nov 7, 2023
Concern as Nine Kenyan Counties Record Surge in HIV Cases
Kenya

Concern as Nine Kenyan Counties Record Surge in HIV Cases

The pursuit of zero HIV infections by 2027 is at risk as nine counties have observed a surge in HIV prevalence, according to the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC). The council's latest report has iden…

Nov 7, 2023
Kikuyu Song 'Mwaki' Elicits Mixed Reaction on TikTok
Entertainment

Kikuyu Song 'Mwaki' Elicits Mixed Reaction on TikTok

Over the weekend, Kenyan musician Sofiya Nzau gained massive popularity on TikTok with her song 'Mwaki', which successfully brought together Kikuyus and international fans alike. The song enjoyed significant trending…

Nov 6, 2023
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