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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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Plan Well and Invest at Home, Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad Told
Kenya

Plan Well and Invest at Home, Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad Told

Kenyans seeking employment abroad have been advised to create a strategic plan to ensure that their overseas travel is worthwhile. The manager of Sy Voyage Africa Anastasia asserts the significance of exploring broade…

Oct 16, 2023
Raila Hints at Bakcing Kalonzo for the Presidency in 2027
Kenya

Raila Hints at Bakcing Kalonzo for the Presidency in 2027

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has hinted at the possibility of endorsing Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as a candidate against President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during his brother Oburu Ogi…

Oct 16, 2023
COTU Defends Fake Lawyer Brian Mwenda Njagi as LSK Urges DCI to Arrest Him
Kenya

COTU Defends Fake Lawyer Brian Mwenda Njagi as LSK Urges DCI to Arrest Him

The Law Society of Kenya has called on the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to apprehend a man who has been posing as a lawyer and advocating for clients in court. The Central Organization of Trade Unions (CO…

Oct 15, 2023
Kenyan-Owned Swahili Village Restaurant Fights Labour Law Violation Claims
Diaspora

Kenyan-Owned Swahili Village Restaurant Fights Labour Law Violation Claims

A popular restaurant in the US owned by a Kenyan entrepreneur is refuting claims that it has been unlawfully underpaying its employees at its Washington branch. August saw Swahili Village face a wage theft lawsuit fro…

Oct 15, 2023
Prioritize Boy Child, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula Tells Education Stakeholders
Kenya

Prioritize Boy Child, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula Tells Education Stakeholders

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ulahas has urged education stakeholders to prioritize the education of boys. During a prayer day at Bungoma D.E.B Mixed Primary School on Saturday, Wetang'ula discussed the impor…

Oct 15, 2023
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Police Officer Arrested After Opening Fire at Raila Security
Kenya

Police Officer Arrested After Opening Fire at Raila Security

A prison guard working at Lodwar GK prison has been apprehended after attempting to attack the security team of Azimio leader Raila Odinga moments before his arrival at Lodwar Airstrip in Turkana. As per a statement t…

Oct 15, 2023
Kenya Airways Refutes Claims Unlicensed Pilot Flew its Planes for 8 Years
Kenya

Kenya Airways Refutes Claims Unlicensed Pilot Flew its Planes for 8 Years

Kenya Airways has dismissed allegations that a pilot flew their planes for eight years without the necessary license. This comes after social media and online blogs made various claims stating that one of its pilots w…

Oct 15, 2023
Trouble for Teachers, Police Over Side Hustles
Kenya

Trouble for Teachers, Police Over Side Hustles

Teachers and police officers are facing trouble as their attempt to modify the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023, was rejected by MPs. The National Assembly currently undertakes a bill whose central goal is to eliminate…

Oct 14, 2023
Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua Entangled in Sh60 Million Hotel Shares Row
Kenya

Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua Entangled in Sh60 Million Hotel Shares Row

A British investor has taken legal action against Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, seeking payment of Sh60 million for the purchase of his shares in a luxurious hotel in Nairobi. Mr. Ubhi Ripthuman Singh states…

Oct 14, 2023
Bulldozers Descend on Palatial Homes in Mavoko After Ruto Gives Green Light
Kenya

Bulldozers Descend on Palatial Homes in Mavoko After Ruto Gives Green Light

The process of demolishing numerous unlawfully constructed homes, schools, and churches on the East African Portland Cement property in the Mavoko sub-county commenced in full force on Friday afternoon. This followed…

Oct 14, 2023
Dialogue Team Agrees on Election Results Audit, IEBC Recruitment
Kenya

Dialogue Team Agrees on Election Results Audit, IEBC Recruitment

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has achieved significant success in the ongoing bipartisan negotiations after a decision was made to revamp the selection panel for the electoral commission and conduct an audit of last…

Oct 14, 2023
13,290 Kenyan Passports Ready for Collection Starting Monday
Kenya

13,290 Kenyan Passports Ready for Collection Starting Monday

The national passport delivery will continue into the upcoming fourth week of the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI). A total of 13,290 passports will be available for collection from Monday, October 16, to Thursday, Octo…

Oct 13, 2023
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DP Rigathi Gachagua Seeks Kenya Kwanza Unity as Lawmakers Support 'Shares' Claims
Kenya

DP Rigathi Gachagua Seeks Kenya Kwanza Unity as Lawmakers Support 'Shares' Claims

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains steadfast in his commitment to unite voters in the strongholds of Kenya Kwanza before the upcoming General Election in 2027. In support of Mr. Gachagua's cause, seven MPs from…

Oct 13, 2023
U.S Embassy in Nairobi Issues Security Alert
Kenya

U.S Embassy in Nairobi Issues Security Alert

The US Embassy in Nairobi has released a security advisory, cautioning its citizens about the potential for terrorist attacks. In a statement issued on Friday, the Embassy indicated that terrorists might target popula…

Oct 13, 2023
Why Kenya Airways Plane Was Diverted in London
Kenya

Why Kenya Airways Plane Was Diverted in London

On Thursday, October 12, afternoon, authorities in the United Kingdom confirmed that a flight from Nairobi to Heathrow was redirected to London Stansted Airport due to a potential security threat. This alternate airpo…

Oct 13, 2023
Ruto, Raila Close Ranks on Positions of Prime Cabinet Secretary, Official Opposition Leader
Kenya

Ruto, Raila Close Ranks on Positions of Prime Cabinet Secretary, Official Opposition Leader

President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga have come to an understanding regarding the establishment of the positions of Prime Cabinet Secretary and Official Leader of the Opposition. On Thursday, the Natio…

Oct 13, 2023
4 Kenyan Women Arrested in India for Smuggling Gold Worth Sh49.9 Million
Kenya

4 Kenyan Women Arrested in India for Smuggling Gold Worth Sh49.9 Million

On October 9th, a gold smuggling syndicate was busted in India with the inclusion of four Kenyan women being among those detained for their suspected involvement. While searching their hotel rooms, officials discovere…

Oct 13, 2023
Kenyan City Where Bicycle Boda Boda is Still King
Lifestyle

Kenyan City Where Bicycle Boda Boda is Still King

Every morning, Kevin Kiplagat, a resident of Flamingo in Nakuru County, begins his day by paying Sh30 for a bicycle boda boda ride from his home to his workplace in the Nakuru Central Business District. Although vario…

Oct 12, 2023
Renowned Kenyan Broadcaster Fred Obachi Tells Kenyans Abroad to Remember Humble Roots, Help Beyond Relatives
Diaspora

Renowned Kenyan Broadcaster Fred Obachi Tells Kenyans Abroad to Remember Humble Roots, Help Beyond Relatives

Renowned Kenyan broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka has urged Kenyans living abroad to always remember their humble beginnings and the pivotal role their communities played in their journey out of poverty. In his recent a…

Oct 12, 2023
Significant Benefit Work Permit: Opening Doors for Foreign Workers in Canada
Immigration

Significant Benefit Work Permit: Opening Doors for Foreign Workers in Canada

For foreign workers seeking to make a meaningful contribution to Canada's economy, society, or culture, obtaining a Canadian Significant Benefit Work Permit can be a game-changer. This article delves into the necessar…

Oct 12, 2023
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