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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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How House Help Rose to Etihad Airways Hostess and Owner of Two Bedroom Flats
Diaspora

How House Help Rose to Etihad Airways Hostess and Owner of Two Bedroom Flats

Rebbeca Owino never envisioned herself living a life of luxury or wealth while she served as a housekeeper. Rebbeca surpassed overwhelming obstacles with persistence and tenacity to reach a distinguished career as a c…

Oct 29, 2023
A Group of Kenyans Drives From Nairobi to South Africa in 13 Days
Entertainment

A Group of Kenyans Drives From Nairobi to South Africa in 13 Days

Between Monday, October 16 and Saturday, October 28, Victor Matara and his companions embarked on an exhilarating adventure: a journey from Nairobi to Cape Town. During their travels, Matara was active on multiple onl…

Oct 29, 2023
Laws Set for Review to End Double Taxation, DP Gachagua Assures Kenyans in the Diapora
Diaspora

Laws Set for Review to End Double Taxation, DP Gachagua Assures Kenyans in the Diapora

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the government will be reviewing legislation to prevent Kenyans in the diaspora from being subjected to double taxation when sending money back home. Speaking at a…

Oct 29, 2023
Kenyan Among 5 Killed in DRC Rebels Attack
Diaspora

Kenyan Among 5 Killed in DRC Rebels Attack

On Friday, a tragic incident occurred when a rebel group carried out an ambush, resulting in the death of five individuals, including a Kenyan truck driver. Government employee Barthelemy Kambale, who was interviewed…

Oct 29, 2023
Kenyan-American Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley Announces Bid for Minnesota House of Representatives Seat
Diaspora

Kenyan-American Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley Announces Bid for Minnesota House of Representatives Seat

Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley is refusing to let defeat define her political aspirations following an unsuccessful run for the Minnesota State Senate in 2022. Hiltsley has embarked on another campaign journey, this time to…

Oct 28, 2023
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Inside Sakaja's Plan to Tame City Hawkers in Nairobi's CBD
Kenya

Inside Sakaja's Plan to Tame City Hawkers in Nairobi's CBD

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has implemented new regulations for hawkers in the Central Business District (CBD) effective from Friday. Implemented as a trial for the next three months, these endeavours are intended…

Oct 28, 2023
Gachagua Holds Talks With Youthful Investors in Germany
Kenya

Gachagua Holds Talks With Youthful Investors in Germany

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua engaged in discussions with young entrepreneurs from Germany during his visit on Friday. Specifically, he had a meeting with Florian Kraus and Max Lenz, who are investing in the horti…

Oct 28, 2023
Win for Kenya as Gachagua Inks Coffee Deal With Java company
Kenya

Win for Kenya as Gachagua Inks Coffee Deal With Java company

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is currently in Belgium, has successfully finalized a partnership with the Java Coffee Company. This new agreement will enable local coffee farmers to sell their products directl…

Oct 28, 2023
End of an Era: Candidates to Sit Last KCPE Under 8-4-4 System
Kenya

End of an Era: Candidates to Sit Last KCPE Under 8-4-4 System

After 38 years, the Kenya Certificate for Primary Education Examinations (KCPE) exams will finally come to an end as the last cohort sits the test. The conclusion of the steadfast 8-4-4 curriculum has arrived with 1,4…

Oct 28, 2023
Deputy President Gachagua Urges Kenyans in the Diaspora to Invest in Treasury Bonds
Diaspora

Deputy President Gachagua Urges Kenyans in the Diaspora to Invest in Treasury Bonds

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans residing abroad to consider investing in Treasury bonds and bills. Speaking on October 25, during an interactive session with Kenyans in Belgium, Gachagua emphasised…

Oct 27, 2023
UK Embassy in Kenya Repaints its Vans With Nairobi Matatu Graffiti Ahead of Royal Visit
Kenya

UK Embassy in Kenya Repaints its Vans With Nairobi Matatu Graffiti Ahead of Royal Visit

The British High Commission has undertaken a unique and vibrant project in anticipation of the upcoming royal visit of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla to Kenya. By merging the sophistication of diplomatic v…

Oct 27, 2023
Ruto to Cut Travel His Travel Costs By Sh500 Million to Help Disabled Learners
Kenya

Ruto to Cut Travel His Travel Costs By Sh500 Million to Help Disabled Learners

President William Ruto on Thursday committed to reduce his travel expenses by Sh500 million to support learners with disabilities. Ruto revealed that the money saved from his travel allowances would be supplemented by…

Oct 27, 2023
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Kenyan-Born Vanessa Kingori Ranked Among Most Powerful Black People in the UK
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Vanessa Kingori Ranked Among Most Powerful Black People in the UK

Chief Business Officer of Condé Nast in Britain Vanessa Kingori has been ranked among the most influential black individuals in the United Kingdom. By increasing Condé Nast's revenue by 95% in just a year, Kingori has…

Oct 27, 2023
Wealthy Kenyan Families With Investments in Major Sectors
Lifestyle

Wealthy Kenyan Families With Investments in Major Sectors

Kenya has undergone remarkable progress since gaining independence, evolving from a colonial state to a developing nation and eventually becoming a lower-middle-income economy. The transformation has been stimulated b…

Oct 27, 2023
17,124 Kenyan Passports Ready for Collection From October 31
Immigration

17,124 Kenyan Passports Ready for Collection From October 31

The national passport delivery will extend into the third week beginning October 31 with 17,124 passports available for collection. The government's Rapid Results Initiative has entered its sixth week and the Ministry…

Oct 27, 2023
Kanini Kega, Sabina Chege to Lose Seats in New Uhuru Jubilee Purge
Kenya

Kanini Kega, Sabina Chege to Lose Seats in New Uhuru Jubilee Purge

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's allies are now considering removing Kanini Kega and Sabina Chege from their appointed positions. Merely a day after Azimio triumphantly relieved Sabina Chege of her duties as deputy m…

Oct 27, 2023
US Judge Allows Man Convicted in $250 Million Food Aid Fraud Scheme to Travel to Kenya to Sell Properties
Diaspora

US Judge Allows Man Convicted in $250 Million Food Aid Fraud Scheme to Travel to Kenya to Sell Properties

A man with Kenyan ties who was found guilty of stealing food aid has been granted permission by a United States court to travel to Kenya and sell properties he acquired with the stolen funds. Included in Liban Alishir…

Oct 26, 2023
China Issues Rare Security Alert for Kenya After Similar One from the US
Kenya

China Issues Rare Security Alert for Kenya After Similar One from the US

The Chinese embassy in Kenya recently released a travel advisory cautioning its citizens against visiting certain parts of the country due to heightened security concerns. The Chinese embassy released a statement advi…

Oct 26, 2023
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja: No More Hawking on Sidewalks and Roads Within the CBD
Kenya

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja: No More Hawking on Sidewalks and Roads Within the CBD

Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has banned street vending in the city centre, including roads and sidewalks. During a conversation with CBD inspectorate officers and vendors' representatives yesterday, the Gove…

Oct 26, 2023
Woman in Shock After Mother Blows Sh400,000 Savings Earned in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

Woman in Shock After Mother Blows Sh400,000 Savings Earned in Saudi Arabia

Jane Waithera, a 33-year-old woman and mother, is still grappling with feelings of betrayal. In a recent interview, she recounts her recent return to Kenya after a long stint in Saudi Arabia only to discover that her…

Oct 26, 2023
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