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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.

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Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza Impeached for the Second Time in 10 Months
Kenya

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza Impeached for the Second Time in 10 Months

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has faced her second impeachment in just 10 months. This time round, Majority Leader Evans Mawira gained unanimous support from the 59 present ward representatives for his motion. It is i…

Oct 26, 2023
Express Entry: A Step-By-Step Guide to Immigrating to Canada
Immigration

Express Entry: A Step-By-Step Guide to Immigrating to Canada

Canada’s Express Entry system is an efficient online platform that effectively manages immigration applications from skilled workers. It is a comprehensive program that encompasses various immigration pathways. In thi…

Oct 25, 2023
Lawyer Turned Chef: Kenyan Woman Running Own Restaurant in Germany
Diaspora

Lawyer Turned Chef: Kenyan Woman Running Own Restaurant in Germany

In 2006, Carol Waithera embarked on a life-changing journey with a German man she had recently met, leading her to leave her home country. As an experienced lawyer from Kenya, she was met off guard by the foreign envi…

Oct 25, 2023
Kenyan Atheists Laud Chief Justice Koome for Proposing Lesser Punishment for Prostitution
Kenya

Kenyan Atheists Laud Chief Justice Koome for Proposing Lesser Punishment for Prostitution

Chief Justice Martha Koome's proposal to amend the Penal Code and reduce the punishment for prostitution has been commended by the Atheists In Kenya Society. The society, led by President Harrison Mumia, expresses its…

Oct 25, 2023
Senate Orders Recruitment Agency to Refund Sh1 Billion Paid by Youths
Kenya

Senate Orders Recruitment Agency to Refund Sh1 Billion Paid by Youths

The Senate has insisted that First Choice Recruitment and Consultancy Agency Limited must reimburse Sh1 billion that was paid by thousands of young individuals who were promised jobs and college opportunities abroad b…

Oct 25, 2023
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US-Based Bernice Saroni Denies Fueling Edday, Samidoh Split
Entertainment

US-Based Bernice Saroni Denies Fueling Edday, Samidoh Split

When Edday Nderitu and Mugithi sensation Samidoh Muchoki decided to part ways, their online followers had plenty to say about their breakup. Businesswoman Bernice Saroni who resides in the US explains that she and Sam…

Oct 25, 2023
Kenyan Couple Awarded the Most Sustainable Airbnb Hosts in Africa
Real Estate

Kenyan Couple Awarded the Most Sustainable Airbnb Hosts in Africa

Christian Lambrechts and Jane Wangui have been recognized for their exceptional achievement in creating the most environmentally sustainable Airbnb facility in Africa. The couple dedicated to conservation hail from Ti…

Oct 25, 2023
Kenya Gov't Woos Landowners With Home Deals
Real Estate

Kenya Gov't Woos Landowners With Home Deals

In an effort to secure ideal locations for affordable housing projects, the government has extended an invitation to private landowners, offering them the opportunity to exchange their parcels with the State. Applicat…

Oct 25, 2023
Siaya Governor James Orengo, MCAs Fight for Control of Multimillion-Shilling Ward Projects
Kenya

Siaya Governor James Orengo, MCAs Fight for Control of Multimillion-Shilling Ward Projects

Siaya Governor James Orengo is currently facing challenges amidst a simmering dispute with ward representatives. According to reports, representatives from different wards are striving for increased authority over the…

Oct 25, 2023
Kenya Shilling Has for Long Been Overvalued, CBK Governor Kamau Thugge Says
Business

Kenya Shilling Has for Long Been Overvalued, CBK Governor Kamau Thugge Says

According to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the demand for foreign exchange in Kenya has consistently exceeded the supply, resulting in the depreciation of the Kenya Shilling. This depreciation has led to the curren…

Oct 25, 2023
Inside the Six-hour Siege by Bandits at Baringo South School
Kenya

Inside the Six-hour Siege by Bandits at Baringo South School

At 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Kapindasum Primary School in Baringo South was filled with over 227 grade six and class eight students who were diligently studying for their upcoming national examination. Moments later…

Oct 25, 2023
President Ruto to Visit Japan Next Year Amid Growing Ties
Kenya

President Ruto to Visit Japan Next Year Amid Growing Ties

President William Ruto was on Monday extended a special invitation by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit Japan next year. The invitation was delivered by the Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Ken Okaniwa during…

Oct 24, 2023
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Robert Mokaya: How I Got a Scholarship to Study at Cambridge University
Diaspora

Robert Mokaya: How I Got a Scholarship to Study at Cambridge University

Robert Mokaya, a professor of Material Chemistry and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement at the University of Nottingham in the UK, stands out as the only black chemistry professor in the country. This is accord…

Oct 24, 2023
Diaspora Kenyans Cut Money Remitted Home by Sh2 Billion
Diaspora

Diaspora Kenyans Cut Money Remitted Home by Sh2 Billion

Kenyans living and working abroad reduced their remittances to their home country by Sh2 billion in September despite the easing inflationary pressure in key markets such as the US. This marks the second consecutive m…

Oct 24, 2023
How Fake Weight Loss Doctors Conned Nairobi Woman of Sh140,000
Kenya

How Fake Weight Loss Doctors Conned Nairobi Woman of Sh140,000

Susan Francis and Mwangi Waweru have been accused of deceiving Judith Mawia Munyoki by promising to assist her in losing weight in exchange for money. They have been charged in court for their alleged actions, which t…

Oct 24, 2023
What Does Inadmissibility to Canada on Medical Grounds Entail?
Immigration

What Does Inadmissibility to Canada on Medical Grounds Entail?

Immigration rejections due to medical inadmissibility can come as a surprise to foreign individuals hoping to settle in Canada. Facing medical and immigration challenges at the same time can be a daunting experience t…

Oct 23, 2023
Is it Safe to Travel to France After Airport Evacuations?
Immigration

Is it Safe to Travel to France After Airport Evacuations?

Following a terror attack in Arras on October 13, France has elevated its national threat level to Emergency Attack Level, the highest possible designation. It is critical at this stage to remain alert and take necess…

Oct 23, 2023
I Won’t Be Derailed, President Ruto Tells Critics
Kenya

I Won’t Be Derailed, President Ruto Tells Critics

President William Ruto has responded to critics of his Kenya Kwanza administration, affirming his unwavering commitment to his agenda for the people of Kenya. The President is unwavering in his pursuit of advancing th…

Oct 23, 2023
Bodyguards of Ruto's Security Advisor Monica Juma Attacked by Gunman in Mwingi
Kenya

Bodyguards of Ruto's Security Advisor Monica Juma Attacked by Gunman in Mwingi

On Saturday night, two military officers assigned to protect National Security Advisor Monica Juma were forced to shoot at a lone gunman who attacked them on the Mwingi-Garissa highway near Nguni market. Without Monic…

Oct 23, 2023
King Charles' Kenya Visit: Lolldaiga Fire Victims Lament Delay in Compensation
Kenya

King Charles' Kenya Visit: Lolldaiga Fire Victims Lament Delay in Compensation

The victims of the Lolldaiga fire are now seeking resolution for their compensation claims through mediation. The contentious fire was allegedly caused by British soldiers in Laikipia County in 2021. More than 5,000 K…

Oct 23, 2023
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