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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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Should Kenya Legalize and Start Bhang Exportation?
Business

Should Kenya Legalize and Start Bhang Exportation?

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations recently announced that they had seized over Sh 13 million from a residence in Ngara where bhang (marijuana) was being sold. Along with this, authorities had allegedly detain…

Oct 12, 2023
Inside Kenya's Unique Town With No Bank, Church, Bar, or Guesthouse
Lifestyle

Inside Kenya's Unique Town With No Bank, Church, Bar, or Guesthouse

Vanga, an exceptional town in Kenya stands out amongst many others due to its distinctive qualities and way of life. Vanga, Kenya's southernmost municipality on the lively Indian Ocean shore, seems to bespeak a world…

Oct 12, 2023
Plans Underway to Evacuate Kenyans Stuck in Israel, Says Diaspora Affairs PS Njogu
Diaspora

Plans Underway to Evacuate Kenyans Stuck in Israel, Says Diaspora Affairs PS Njogu

Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu says that no Kenyan has been harmed or killed in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. According to Njogu, Kenya's administration is working to evacuate Kenyan…

Oct 12, 2023
Israel-Hamas War: Kenya Blows Hot and Cold After Clash With AU Stance
Kenya

Israel-Hamas War: Kenya Blows Hot and Cold After Clash With AU Stance

Kenya appears to have revised its stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, making it clear that its condemnation of the violence is specifically targeted at acts of terrorism. During an interview on Tuesday, Foreign A…

Oct 12, 2023
Calls for King Charles to Apologise during Kenya Visit for Colonial-Era Atrocities
Kenya

Calls for King Charles to Apologise during Kenya Visit for Colonial-Era Atrocities

Calls have been made for King Charles III of Britain to issue an apology for the atrocities committed during the colonial era in Kenya, ahead of his upcoming visit to the country later this month. Scheduled for Octobe…

Oct 12, 2023
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Woman Sues Daystar University for Sh3 Million Over Instagram Photo
Kenya

Woman Sues Daystar University for Sh3 Million Over Instagram Photo

Mildred Mtwana, a resident of Kilifi County, has initiated legal proceedings against Daystar University, claiming that they unlawfully shared her pictures without her consent. Ms Mtwana is pursuing legal action agains…

Oct 11, 2023
Workers Cry Foul as Del Monte Cuts Working Days to Cut Costs
Business

Workers Cry Foul as Del Monte Cuts Working Days to Cut Costs

Workers at the Del Monte fruit processor in Murang'a County are expressing their dissatisfaction as the company begins to implement reduced working days for its casual labourers in order to reduce costs. A memo circul…

Oct 11, 2023
Raila, Azimio Leaders Meet New British High Commissioner Wigan
Kenya

Raila, Azimio Leaders Meet New British High Commissioner Wigan

Azimio la Umoja leaders today held a meeting with the new British High Commissioner Neil Wigan. The Azimio leader Raila Odinga was flanked by the Democratic Action Party of Kenya's (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa and Na…

Oct 11, 2023
Charlene Ruto: A Day With the President's Daughter
Kenya

Charlene Ruto: A Day With the President's Daughter

Charlene, the President's family's most extroverted child, exudes a down-to-earth charm - from exchanging high fives to grooving to local tunes and enjoying meals with villagers. Spend a day with her and you will noti…

Oct 11, 2023
Moses Kuria: I Leave the Trade Ministry With My Head High
Kenya

Moses Kuria: I Leave the Trade Ministry With My Head High

Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has expressed his confidence and pride in his accomplishments during his tenure at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. In h…

Oct 11, 2023
Indonesian Citizen Arrested With Ivory Worth Ksh10 Million At JKIA
Kenya

Indonesian Citizen Arrested With Ivory Worth Ksh10 Million At JKIA

An Indonesian citizen was apprehended by Kenyan security officers from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) on Monday, October 9, at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under suspicion of engaging in wildlife…

Oct 10, 2023
Kenya to Lose Huge Funding if LGBTQ Practices Banned, Report Says
Kenya

Kenya to Lose Huge Funding if LGBTQ Practices Banned, Report Says

The potential consequences of implementing legislation against LGBTQ individuals in Kenya have been highlighted in a recent study. The economic impact alone is estimated to be around Sh4.186 trillion if President Will…

Oct 10, 2023
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Kenya Airways London-Nairobi Flight Makes U-Turn After Passenger Falls ill
Business

Kenya Airways London-Nairobi Flight Makes U-Turn After Passenger Falls ill

Kenya Airways (KQ) confirmed on Monday evening that one of its flights travelling from London, United Kingdom, to Nairobi, Kenya, had to turn back due to a passenger experiencing a "medical emergency". The flight had…

Oct 10, 2023
Akuku Danger: Medics Told My Family to Prepare for My Death
Entertainment

Akuku Danger: Medics Told My Family to Prepare for My Death

Comedian Akuku Danger has openly discussed his ongoing battle with sickle cell anaemia and recently shared details about the traumatic experience. In an interview on the Iko Nini podcast, Akuku recounts his diagnosis…

Oct 10, 2023
Karen Nyamu: I Haven't Broken Any Law, Polygamy is Legal
Entertainment

Karen Nyamu: I Haven't Broken Any Law, Polygamy is Legal

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has come forward to defend her relationship with Samidoh, also known as Samuel Muchoki, the Mungithi singer. Nyamu asserts that her involvement in her current situation does not constitut…

Oct 10, 2023
High Court Temporarily Stops Deployment of Kenya Police to Haiti
Kenya

High Court Temporarily Stops Deployment of Kenya Police to Haiti

A Nairobi court yesterday imposed a temporary halt on the planned dispatch of police officers to Haiti for a peacekeeping operation. In compliance with Justice Chacha Mwita's order, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure…

Oct 10, 2023
Kenya to Compel Foreigners to Buy Local Health Cover
Business

Kenya to Compel Foreigners to Buy Local Health Cover

Kenya will require all visitors, irrespective of their length of stay, to purchase local health insurance. The insurance industry is expected to benefit significantly from a new requirement directing all visitors comi…

Oct 9, 2023
Germany Approves New Immigration Law to Attract Skilled Workers
Immigration

Germany Approves New Immigration Law to Attract Skilled Workers

The German government has given its final approval to an innovative immigration law aimed at making it easier for skilled workers from outside the European Union (EU) to move to Germany. Starting November 2023, German…

Oct 9, 2023
Nairobi Criminal Gangs Now Turn to Street Photographers
Lifestyle

Nairobi Criminal Gangs Now Turn to Street Photographers

In an effort to foster talent and encourage self-employment, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja granted permission for the youth to engage in photography and videography on specific streets. Despite the city being a hub…

Oct 9, 2023
Meet Amanda Kimani, a 25-Year-Old CEO Running 37 Airbnb Units in Nairobi
Real Estate

Meet Amanda Kimani, a 25-Year-Old CEO Running 37 Airbnb Units in Nairobi

Amanda Kimani, a young entrepreneur at the age of 25, has made a significant impact in the highly profitable real estate industry. Amanda stresses the importance of having resilience and steadfast determination when o…

Oct 9, 2023
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