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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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Inside Big Plans to Transform Kisumu into a Modern City
Real Estate

Inside Big Plans to Transform Kisumu into a Modern City

Nestled atop the Riat Hills in Kisumu lies Kanyakwar, a breathtaking vantage point that offers a glimpse of the magnificent Lake Victoria and Kenya's third-largest city which gracefully embraces the lake from all angl…

Oct 23, 2023
Shilling Set to Break 160 to the Dollar in Fresh Consumer Pain
Business

Shilling Set to Break 160 to the Dollar in Fresh Consumer Pain

Consumers are expected to face further financial distress as the Kenyan Shilling is projected to exceed Sh 160 against the dollar. Last week, Increased demand for the dollar resulted in a significant drop in the value…

Oct 23, 2023
Kalonzo: I Will Stop Raila From Staging Protests
Kenya

Kalonzo: I Will Stop Raila From Staging Protests

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka said on Sunday that he would stop opposition leader Raila Odinga from leading demonstrations against the government. Speaking at a church service in Kajiado County, Kalonzo stressed…

Oct 22, 2023
Kenya Waives Visa Requirement for Angola Nationals
Immigration

Kenya Waives Visa Requirement for Angola Nationals

President William Ruto has made a significant move to strengthen the bond between Kenya and Angola by exempting citizens of Angola from visa requirements. During Angolan President João Lourenco's visit to Kenya, Presi…

Oct 22, 2023
EU Proposes Stricter Visa Rules to Combat Abuse of Visa-Free Travel
Immigration

EU Proposes Stricter Visa Rules to Combat Abuse of Visa-Free Travel

The European Commission has put forth a proposal to tighten visa suspension rules and enhance the monitoring of visa-free countries. This is in response to the misuse of visa-free travel in Europe. The European Commis…

Oct 22, 2023
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Disagreements as Ruto, Raila Teams Differ on 2022 Election Audit
Kenya

Disagreements as Ruto, Raila Teams Differ on 2022 Election Audit

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga's talks team is heading to Nakuru for a week-long retreat, as they face a deadlock over certain issues. The National Dialogue Committee, a 10-member group, is…

Oct 22, 2023
Eliud Kipchoge 'Not Suprised' by Kelvin Kiptum's World Record
Sports

Eliud Kipchoge 'Not Suprised' by Kelvin Kiptum's World Record

The double Olympic marathon champion Eluid Kipchoge says he is not surprised by Kelvin Kiptum's breaking his marathon world record. Receiving the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, Kipchoge highlighted the competi…

Oct 21, 2023
Hassan Joho Resurfaces With a Brave Face
Kenya

Hassan Joho Resurfaces With a Brave Face

Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has emerged as a significant player in the Kenya Kwanza government while maintaining a low profile in national politics. Currently, Joho plays a role in negotiating a truce between…

Oct 21, 2023
70,629 More Kenyan Passports Ready for Collection
Immigration

70,629 More Kenyan Passports Ready for Collection

The Ministry of Interior has announced that a total of 70,629 passports are now available for collection throughout the country. Previously, a backlog of 87,454 passports lay uncollected in the Directorate of Immigrat…

Oct 21, 2023
Woman Sentenced to 10 years for Murdering Her Child to Travel Abroad
Kenya

Woman Sentenced to 10 years for Murdering Her Child to Travel Abroad

A woman has received a 10-year prison sentence for the murder of her one-year-old son. She was found guilty of throwing him into a borehole in order to pursue her plans of travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

Oct 21, 2023
Suspects Who Allegedly Defrauded Belgian Envoy of Sh4.8 Million to Remain in Custody
Kenya

Suspects Who Allegedly Defrauded Belgian Envoy of Sh4.8 Million to Remain in Custody

Two individuals suspected of cybercrime will remain in custody for seven days while an extensive investigation is conducted. The cybercrime suspects are accused of hacking into the bank accounts of the Belgian Ambassa…

Oct 21, 2023
Kenyan Woman Narrates Ordeal of Deportation From Germany
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Narrates Ordeal of Deportation From Germany

Kenyan woman Stemy Yelsha recently recounted her journey of deportation from Germany, accompanied by her young daughter. Hailing from Kenya, Stemy reluctantly migrated to Germany along with her mother. However, to her…

Oct 20, 2023
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President William Ruto Signs Controversial Healthcare Bills
Kenya

President William Ruto Signs Controversial Healthcare Bills

Kenyan President William Ruto has given his approval to a controversial legislation that will bring about significant changes to the country's healthcare sector, marking the most significant overhaul in over two decad…

Oct 20, 2023
Guidebook to Help Kenyan Judiciary in LGBTQ Rulings Launched
Kenya

Guidebook to Help Kenyan Judiciary in LGBTQ Rulings Launched

A guidebook has been released by the Initiative for Equality and Non-Discrimination (INEND), an LGBTQI+ advocacy group, with the aim of educating the Kenyan judiciary on LGBTQ rights and how to support, safeguard, and…

Oct 20, 2023
Mashujaa Day Celebrations in Kericho Turn Tragic as 4 Die in Stampede
Kenya

Mashujaa Day Celebrations in Kericho Turn Tragic as 4 Die in Stampede

During the national celebration of Mashujaa Day, tragedy struck at Kericho Green Stadium. A stampede occurred at Gate C, resulting in the death of four individuals who were rushed to Kericho Referral Hospital. Alongsi…

Oct 20, 2023
How Man Was Tricked into Trading Family Land for Sh10,000 and an Old Motorcycle
Kenya

How Man Was Tricked into Trading Family Land for Sh10,000 and an Old Motorcycle

In Murang’a, a Family is facing the possibility of becoming squatters on their own ancestral land. This unfortunate situation arose when one of the sons, Joseph Wainaina, unknowingly traded the land for a meagre sum o…

Oct 20, 2023
Kenyan Marathoner Daisy Cherotich Suspended for 4 Years
Sports

Kenyan Marathoner Daisy Cherotich Suspended for 4 Years

Daisy Cherotich, a long-distance runner from Kenya, has been handed a four-year suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) due to doping. This comes barely a week after another Kenyan runner was issued a decade-…

Oct 20, 2023
Actress Lupita Nyong’o and Boyfriend Selema Masekela Break Up After One Year of Dating
Entertainment

Actress Lupita Nyong’o and Boyfriend Selema Masekela Break Up After One Year of Dating

The acclaimed Oscar winner and Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has made an announcement regarding her split from her South African boyfriend, Selema Masekela. In an Instagram post, Lupita reveals that she has decided to…

Oct 20, 2023
DP Rigathi Gachagua: Ruto and I joined at the Hip
Kenya

DP Rigathi Gachagua: Ruto and I joined at the Hip

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made it clear yesterday that he and President William Ruto are inseparable, dismissing any rumours of a potential divide. Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa had expressed concerns a…

Oct 20, 2023
Mudavadi Sheds Light Into the Death of a Kenyan Diplomat in the UK
Diaspora

Mudavadi Sheds Light Into the Death of a Kenyan Diplomat in the UK

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed the circumstances surrounding the passing of a diplomat from the Kenya High Commission in the UK. In a recent meeting with the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intellige…

Oct 19, 2023
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