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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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Musalia Mudavadi Assigned Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ruto’s First Cabinet Reshuffle
Kenya

Musalia Mudavadi Assigned Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ruto’s First Cabinet Reshuffle

President William Ruto has reshuffled his Cabinet, granting Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi additional roles and responsibilities. According to a recent statement from the State House, the President has utili…

Oct 5, 2023
Seven Dead as Clashes Resume in Sondu
Kenya

Seven Dead as Clashes Resume in Sondu

Amidst the chaos of a war-torn area, women and young men sought refuge on the roadside, desperately pleading for assistance from security officers. In the span of just 24 hours, at least seven lives were tragically cl…

Oct 5, 2023
How Value of Kenyan Shillings Has Depreciated in a Year
Business

How Value of Kenyan Shillings Has Depreciated in a Year

Kenya has been grappling with a decline in the value of its currency, not only against the dollar but also the euro and pound. The costs of both local and imported products have escalated in recent times. Earlier in 2…

Oct 4, 2023
Three Dead as Fresh Ethnic Clashes Rock Kisumu-Kericho Border
Kenya

Three Dead as Fresh Ethnic Clashes Rock Kisumu-Kericho Border

Fresh ethnic clashes along the Kisumu-Kericho border have resulted in the deaths of three individuals, while numerous others are currently receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained. The attackers targeted the…

Oct 4, 2023
Netflix Ends Free Plan for Kenyan Subscribers Starting November
Entertainment

Netflix Ends Free Plan for Kenyan Subscribers Starting November

Netflix will no longer offer its free plan in Kenya Starting next month. Since 2021, thousands of subscribers have benefited from complimentary access to Netflix, but a new decision will shake things up for them. Netf…

Oct 4, 2023
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Inside Joe Biden's 30-Minute Phone Call With President Ruto
Kenya

Inside Joe Biden's 30-Minute Phone Call With President Ruto

President William Ruto engaged in a phone conversation with President Joe Biden of the United States on Tuesday evening. During the call, President Biden expressed his gratitude to President Ruto for spearheading the…

Oct 4, 2023
Here Comes Kenya's First Locally Assembled Electric Bus
Kenya

Here Comes Kenya's First Locally Assembled Electric Bus

Roam, a technology company, has introduced Kenya's first electric bus, the Roam Move shuttle bus. The eco-friendly Kenyan-made electric car boasts numerous advantages for both commuters and the ecosystem alike. Capabl…

Oct 4, 2023
Kenya's Millicent Cassianes Nominated for Global Teacher Prize
Kenya

Kenya's Millicent Cassianes Nominated for Global Teacher Prize

Millicent Cassianes, an educator from Kenya, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize. This recognition showcases the valuable function that educators fulfil within th…

Oct 3, 2023
15 Muthaiga, Loresho Homes on Auction as Loan Defaults Hit Tycoons
Real Estate

15 Muthaiga, Loresho Homes on Auction as Loan Defaults Hit Tycoons

Amid challenging economic conditions, an increasing number of Kenyans are facing defaults on their loans, leading to the seizure and auction of their properties. Wealthy individuals residing in posh areas like Muthaig…

Oct 3, 2023
What to Do When the Government Acquires Your Land Compulsorily
Real Estate

What to Do When the Government Acquires Your Land Compulsorily

Compulsory land acquisition remains a viable option amidst the government's ongoing efforts at both the county and national levels. However, concerns have been raised regarding the criteria and compensation process, a…

Oct 3, 2023
Mysterious Disease Hits Eregi Girls School in Kakamega, over 50 Students Hospitalized
Kenya

Mysterious Disease Hits Eregi Girls School in Kakamega, over 50 Students Hospitalized

Over 50 students from another girls' school in Kakamega have fallen ill with a mysterious disease, resulting in their admission to various health facilities in the county. A total of 62 students from Eregi Girls Secon…

Oct 3, 2023
Kenya Gets Greenlight to Take on Gangs in Haiti
Kenya

Kenya Gets Greenlight to Take on Gangs in Haiti

In response to a plea from Haiti's prime minister for assistance in restoring order, the UN has endorsed Kenya's proposal to lead a multinational security force in the country. Haiti is no stranger to gang violence, b…

Oct 3, 2023
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Kenya Kwanza and Azimio Snub Talks
Kenya

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio Snub Talks

Attempts to resolve the political deadlock resulting from last year's disputed presidential election hit a roadblock on Monday as government and Opposition leaders failed to attend the scheduled talks. President Willi…

Oct 3, 2023
6 in 10 Africans Living With Diabetes Unaware of Their Condition, Says Report
Lifestyle

6 in 10 Africans Living With Diabetes Unaware of Their Condition, Says Report

Approximately 60% of individuals in Africa who have diabetes are unaware of their condition despite the fact that it can be easily detected through routine screening and blood tests. As reported by the Aging Analytics…

Oct 2, 2023
Govt Announces Closure of All Children's Homes and Orphanages in Kenya
Kenya

Govt Announces Closure of All Children's Homes and Orphanages in Kenya

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection recently revealed its intentions to shut down all children's homes across the nation. Florence Bore, who serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Social Protection, made the ann…

Oct 2, 2023
Anne Waiguru Clinches Council of Governors Chair Seat for Second Time
Kenya

Anne Waiguru Clinches Council of Governors Chair Seat for Second Time

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) without any opposition. Wajir County Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has been chosen as her deputy. According to her as…

Oct 2, 2023
Australia Increases Financial Requirements for International Students
Immigration

Australia Increases Financial Requirements for International Students

Australia has taken significant measures to enhance its global education system by closing a notable loophole that permitted educational institutions to quickly transition international students into work arrangements…

Oct 2, 2023
Kenyan Woman Arrested in India after Gold Worth S29 Million Found Stashed in Her Undergarments
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Arrested in India after Gold Worth S29 Million Found Stashed in Her Undergarments

A Kenyan woman aged 40 was taken into custody on Sunday at Mumbai airport for allegedly smuggling 3.4 kilograms of gold valued at Sh29 million. The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted her as she was leaving the ai…

Oct 2, 2023
Saudi Arabia Posts Fastest Growth in Kenya Diaspora Inflows
Diaspora

Saudi Arabia Posts Fastest Growth in Kenya Diaspora Inflows

Household earnings in the United States have been affected by high inflation, leading to a shift in the dynamics of remittances from Kenyans living and working abroad. Unpredictably, Kenyans in Saudi Arabia are now th…

Oct 2, 2023
Mt Kenya Must Be in Government for the Next 100 Years, Says Gachagua
Kenya

Mt Kenya Must Be in Government for the Next 100 Years, Says Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has emphasised the importance of unity in the Mt Kenya region during a speech in Meru on Sunday. Gachagua asserted that the people of Mt Kenya are intelligent and cannot be coerced in…

Oct 2, 2023
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