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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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Family of Kenyan Killed in South Africa Demands Justice
Diaspora

Family of Kenyan Killed in South Africa Demands Justice

A family in Muhanda, Gem is currently seeking answers after their relative met a mysterious demise in Cape Town, South Africa. The deceased, Enock Wamare Hosea, also known as 'Blacky', had resided in Cape Town for 11…

Sep 28, 2023
Cherera Four: We Still Don’t Trust Results of 2022 Kenya Presidential Election
Kenya

Cherera Four: We Still Don’t Trust Results of 2022 Kenya Presidential Election

During the National Dialogue Committee hearings on Thursday, the echoes of the intense aftermath of the 2022 presidential election resurfaced. Within the team responsible for overseeing the election, divisions became…

Sep 28, 2023
Mutahi Ngunyi Backs Cherargei’s Proposal to Extend Presidential Term Limit
Kenya

Mutahi Ngunyi Backs Cherargei’s Proposal to Extend Presidential Term Limit

Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has expressed support for Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei's suggestion to extend the presidential term from five to seven years. Ngunyi contends that change is a constant component of ou…

Sep 28, 2023
Strathmore University Student Dies After Jumping Off Gateway Mall Rooftop
Kenya

Strathmore University Student Dies After Jumping Off Gateway Mall Rooftop

A 22-year-old at Strathmore University has died after jumping from the fifth floor of Gateway Mall in Syokimau, Machakos County. Mall management has confirmed the demise of the student who took a suicide leap from the…

Sep 28, 2023
Medical Milestone as KU Hospital Undertakes First CyberKnife Treatment
Kenya

Medical Milestone as KU Hospital Undertakes First CyberKnife Treatment

The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has achieved a significant medical breakthrough by successfully treating its first patient using the CyberKnife procedure. The CyberKnife machi…

Sep 28, 2023
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Speaker Wetangula Puts the Brakes on William Ruto Education Reforms
Kenya

Speaker Wetangula Puts the Brakes on William Ruto Education Reforms

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula on Wednesday dealt a blow to Kenya Kwanza's plans for education reforms without parliamentary approval. Wetang'ula ordered Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu to free…

Sep 28, 2023
Club Introduces 'Glow' Wristbands for Revellers Who Don't Want to be Photographed
Entertainment

Club Introduces 'Glow' Wristbands for Revellers Who Don't Want to be Photographed

Following the news that Casa Vera Lounge was fined Sh1.85 million for sharing a partygoer's photo on their social media without permission, several clubs have taken quick action to avoid facing the same consequences…

Sep 27, 2023
How to Avoid Fake Lawyers in Kenyan Land Deals
Real Estate

How to Avoid Fake Lawyers in Kenyan Land Deals

Potential investors need to approach lawyers with the same level of care they devote before partaking in real estate investments if they so wish to avert the danger of hiring unqualified persons posing as lawyers. It'…

Sep 27, 2023
Governors Failed to Spend Sh62.5 Billion Set Aside for Development, Says Report
Kenya

Governors Failed to Spend Sh62.5 Billion Set Aside for Development, Says Report

The most recent report from the Controller of Budget has revealed the failure of county governments to utilize billions of shillings that were allocated for development programs last year. Throughout the 2022-23 finan…

Sep 27, 2023
Kenyan Priest Arrested in San Antonio, Texas for Sexually Assaulting Old Parishioner
Diaspora

Kenyan Priest Arrested in San Antonio, Texas for Sexually Assaulting Old Parishioner

A Kenyan-born priest was on Tuesday arrested in San Antonio, Texas for sexually assaulting an elderly member of his parish. Since 2017, this priest has served in four different Texas churches. However, a church employ…

Sep 27, 2023
Nairobi Hospital Director Maigo's Murder: How Suspect Was Arrested
Kenya

Nairobi Hospital Director Maigo's Murder: How Suspect Was Arrested

New information has surfaced regarding the apprehension of the primary suspect in the murder investigation of Eric Maigo, the Acting Finance Director of Nairobi Hospital, who was murdered on Tuesday night. According t…

Sep 27, 2023
US, Kenya Sign Defense Agreement Ahead of Haiti Security Mission
Kenya

US, Kenya Sign Defense Agreement Ahead of Haiti Security Mission

The United States and Kenya have officially signed a defence agreement in a bid to enhance counterterrorism efforts in East Africa and assist Kenya's security mission in Haiti. The pact for a five-year mutual accord b…

Sep 26, 2023
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Countries With the Best Work-life Balance in Europe
Lifestyle

Countries With the Best Work-life Balance in Europe

When it comes to finding the right balance between work and personal life, the amount of time spent in the workplace can be crucial. Eurostat, the European Statistical Office, has released a new report detailing the a…

Sep 26, 2023
How a Kenyan Woman Lost all the Money She Made in the US
Diaspora

How a Kenyan Woman Lost all the Money She Made in the US

About a decade ago, Beatrice Njoki Mangure, a Kenyan entrepreneur, migrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. Mangure could not have predicted that her journey would culminate in returning home w…

Sep 26, 2023
Kenyan Airline to Pay Woman with Disability Sh400,000 for Discrimination
Business

Kenyan Airline to Pay Woman with Disability Sh400,000 for Discrimination

A Kenyan budget airline has been instructed to pay a sum of Sh400,000 to a woman with a disability for their failure to aid her in boarding their aircraft six years ago. According to High Court Judge Hedwig Ong'udi, t…

Sep 26, 2023
Listen to Kenyans, the Ground is Hostile – Mutahi Ngunyi Tells Ruto
Kenya

Listen to Kenyans, the Ground is Hostile – Mutahi Ngunyi Tells Ruto

Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has urged President William Ruto to show more empathy towards Kenyans. Ngunyi made a post on his X account on Monday asserting that the President is concentrating on maintaining ties wi…

Sep 26, 2023
Velo: The Addictive Nicotine Craze That Has Kenyan University Students Hooked
Lifestyle

Velo: The Addictive Nicotine Craze That Has Kenyan University Students Hooked

Stories of VELO, a brand once infamous for its tobacco nicotine pouches, have resurfaced in the Kenyan society, casting a shadow over its previous downfall. After being banned by the Ministry of Health in 2020, VELO h…

Sep 25, 2023
Rai Group Dismisses Claims of Shutting Down Kenyan Operations
Kenya

Rai Group Dismisses Claims of Shutting Down Kenyan Operations

The Rai Group of Companies has denied recent reports claiming that they are leaving the Kenyan market. On Monday, a statement issued by the company owned by billionaire Jaswant Rai labelled the reports as "unhelpful p…

Sep 25, 2023
Former TV Presenter Kimani Mbugua Appeals for Help, Says He is Homeless
Kenya

Former TV Presenter Kimani Mbugua Appeals for Help, Says He is Homeless

Former TV presenter Kimani Mbugua has reached out to his fans and supporters for help as he claims to be homeless. The 27-year-old, who was once known for his youthful approach to news, suffered from bipolar disorder…

Sep 25, 2023
Raila Odinga: Retire From Politics? Not Now
Kenya

Raila Odinga: Retire From Politics? Not Now

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has dismissed talks of his succession in Kenyan politics. He made these statements on Sunday while attending a housewarming event hosted at his sister-in-law's home in Bondo sub-County. The…

Sep 25, 2023
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