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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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Kenyan Running Successful Restaurant Chain in the US Impresses Ruto
Diaspora

Kenyan Running Successful Restaurant Chain in the US Impresses Ruto

Kevin Onyona, the owner of the Swahili Village restaurant chain, takes pride in hosting high-profile individuals including the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenya…

Sep 18, 2023
Infighting, High Fuel Prices Put President Ruto Regime to Test
Kenya

Infighting, High Fuel Prices Put President Ruto Regime to Test

President William Ruto’s new administration is being put to the test as demands for a Cabinet reshuffle increase amid internal conflicts. Living expenses are surging, fuel rates are climbing, taxes have hiked and the…

Sep 18, 2023
Govt Introduces Two Exams for Kenyan Nurses Traveling to Saudi Arabia
Kenya

Govt Introduces Two Exams for Kenyan Nurses Traveling to Saudi Arabia

The National Employment Authority (NEA) in Kenya has introduced two mandatory exams for nurses seeking employment in Saudi Arabia. The NEA made the announcement on Sunday during a preparatory meeting between Kenyan an…

Sep 17, 2023
Pressure on Forex Reserves as Kenya Diaspora Inflows Drop in August
Business

Pressure on Forex Reserves as Kenya Diaspora Inflows Drop in August

In August, Kenyans living and working abroad sent home $354.3 million, a decrease of 6.4% from the previous month. This decrease did little to support the country's forex reserves which have been weakening. As of Sept…

Sep 17, 2023
Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga, Personal Assistant Missing
Kenya

Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga, Personal Assistant Missing

The disappearance of ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and his assistant Felix Lakishe remains a mystery as authorities remain tight-lipped. It's alleged that they were taken captive by individuals posing as police offic…

Sep 17, 2023
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Defiant David Ndii Continues to Ruffle Feathers
Kenya

Defiant David Ndii Continues to Ruffle Feathers

President William Ruto's financial advisor David Ndii is known for expressing his opinions fearlessly, especially on X (formerly Twitter). Despite his position as the head of the administration's economic team, Ndii c…

Sep 17, 2023
A Broke Embassy and Kenyans Suffering in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora

A Broke Embassy and Kenyans Suffering in Saudi Arabia

The Kenyan embassy in Saudi Arabia is facing criticism from its own staff over delays in receiving their salaries. This has led to dissatisfaction among embassy workers who are already being criticized for not address…

Sep 16, 2023
Why I Pursued Four Degrees: Babu Owino
Kenya

Why I Pursued Four Degrees: Babu Owino

Embakasi MP Babu Owino has revealed why he pursued four university degrees. In an interview with TV47 on Friday, Owino shared that he came from a low-income family whose only source of income was selling chang’aa. Due…

Sep 16, 2023
Watch This Space, Raila Tells Kenya Kwanza
Kenya

Watch This Space, Raila Tells Kenya Kwanza

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has decided not to reveal his next plan to tackle the Kenya Kwanza government. During a press conference in Nairobi on September 16, Raila stated that the coalition is taking steps to preven…

Sep 16, 2023
Ruto Meets WorldCoin Billionaire Sam Altman in the US
Kenya

Ruto Meets WorldCoin Billionaire Sam Altman in the US

President William Ruto today met the WorldCoin CEO Sam Altman while on his investment tour of the United States. A video shared by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa showed the President meeting Altman in San Francisc…

Sep 16, 2023
You are Doing Badly, Azimio Tells Kenya Kwanza
Kenya

You are Doing Badly, Azimio Tells Kenya Kwanza

Azimio la Umoja coalition has criticized President William Ruto's first year in office calling it a disaster. On Friday, September 15, opposition leader Raila Odinga remarked that the lives of Kenyans have been made h…

Sep 16, 2023
Why Ruto's 12 months in Office Has Been Disastrous: Raila
Kenya

Why Ruto's 12 months in Office Has Been Disastrous: Raila

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has accused President William Ruto of increasing the government's public expenditure by Sh400 billion over the last year. According to Raila, the leadership of Kenya Kwanza over the last 12…

Sep 15, 2023
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How Suspected Prison Escape Abaters Secured Freedom
Kenya

How Suspected Prison Escape Abaters Secured Freedom

On November 22, 2022, three individuals were apprehended by police officers in Olmoran Market in Laikipia County for supposedly hindering and defying the officers. James Leisuku, Loletu Longitundu, and Riara Looria we…

Sep 15, 2023
Relief as Murang’a Level Five Hospital Doctors Pull Out Needle Left in Woman's Birth Canal
Kenya

Relief as Murang’a Level Five Hospital Doctors Pull Out Needle Left in Woman's Birth Canal

After undergoing four operations in two weeks at Murang’a Level Five Hospital, a woman finally had a broken needle that a doctor had left behind during childbirth five months earlier removed from her birth canal. Ms E…

Sep 15, 2023
Eric Omondi Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Assembly
Kenya

Eric Omondi Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Assembly

On Friday, comedian Eric Omondi and 15 others were found guilty of participating in an unlawful assembly to protest against the high cost of living. They were given a one-month prison sentence or a fine of Sh10,000. M…

Sep 15, 2023
Ruto Makes New Changes to Leadership of State Agencies
Kenya

Ruto Makes New Changes to Leadership of State Agencies

President William Ruto has made changes to the boards of various state agencies in an effort to consolidate leadership. According to a recent gazette notice, Ruto has appointed three new members to the Pharmacy and Po…

Sep 15, 2023
Ruth Odinga: No One is Fit to Fill Raila's Big Shoes, Yet
Kenya

Ruth Odinga: No One is Fit to Fill Raila's Big Shoes, Yet

The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga family has sparked a new discussion on the succession politics of the Luo community. Ruth Odinga, Raila's younger sister and Kisumu Woman Representative, has defended her brother against cri…

Sep 15, 2023
Danson Mukile: The Young Kenyan Innovator Making Waves in the Diaspora
Diaspora

Danson Mukile: The Young Kenyan Innovator Making Waves in the Diaspora

Danson Mukile, a young entrepreneur and avionics tech engineer based in the US, has emerged as a prominent advocate for Kenyans living abroad. He emphasizes the importance of innovation, networking, and acquiring rele…

Sep 14, 2023
Murang'a Governor Kangata Terms Sakaja's Inspection of Ndakaini Dam a Trespass
Kenya

Murang'a Governor Kangata Terms Sakaja's Inspection of Ndakaini Dam a Trespass

A public argument has arisen between the Governors of Murang'a and Nairobi over the Ndakaini Dam. During an effort to inspect water sources and treatment plants in Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja headed a group on a…

Sep 14, 2023
President William Ruto Leaves for the US to Meet Tech Giants
Kenya

President William Ruto Leaves for the US to Meet Tech Giants

President William Ruto departed the country on Wednesday night for the United States to reinforce Kenya's dedication to technological innovation. According to a statement by State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, R…

Sep 14, 2023
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