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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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Central Bank of Kenya Limits Sale of Dollars by Money Remittance Companies
Business

Central Bank of Kenya Limits Sale of Dollars by Money Remittance Companies

The Central Bank of Kenya has placed a restriction on the sale of dollars to individuals through money transfer companies. Reuters reports that recent directives have limited money remittance companies from selling su…

Sep 14, 2023
TIFA Report Shows Kenyans are Poorer Under Ruto
Kenya

TIFA Report Shows Kenyans are Poorer Under Ruto

According to a report by TIFA Research, Kenyans are experiencing greater poverty and economic hardship than they were a year ago when William Ruto took over from former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The report published o…

Sep 14, 2023
Gov't Contemplates Punishment for Kenyans Who Fail to Pick Printed Passports
Kenya

Gov't Contemplates Punishment for Kenyans Who Fail to Pick Printed Passports

The Kenyan government is considering punishment for citizens who have not yet collected their printed passports. The Ministry intends to clear the backlog of uncollected documents at the immigration department. Interi…

Sep 13, 2023
DCI Warns of Human Smuggling Operation via JKIA
Kenya

DCI Warns of Human Smuggling Operation via JKIA

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is being used for smuggling people out of the country. DCI suspects that staff from the National Police Service…

Sep 13, 2023
Raila to Make ‘Major Announcement’ on Bipartisan Talks
Kenya

Raila to Make ‘Major Announcement’ on Bipartisan Talks

Azimio leader Raila Odinga is expected to make a significant announcement regarding ongoing bipartisan negotiations. Sources suggest that President William Ruto's team is obstructing the bipartisan talks, prompting Mr…

Sep 13, 2023
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Supreme Court Reaffirms LGBTQ Right to Associate
Kenya

Supreme Court Reaffirms LGBTQ Right to Associate

The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) has been granted the right to register by the Supreme Court after being denied registration by Kenya's NGO Coordinating Board 10 years ago due to accusatio…

Sep 12, 2023
Kenyans Who Won US DV 2023 Green Card Blocked From Migrating to America
Immigration

Kenyans Who Won US DV 2023 Green Card Blocked From Migrating to America

Many Kenyans who were awarded the US DV 2023 Green Card will not be relocating to the United States. According to a letter from the US Embassy in Nairobi, all remaining diversity visa appointments will be cancelled fr…

Sep 12, 2023
ODM Stopped From Expelling MP Elisha Odhiambo
Kenya

ODM Stopped From Expelling MP Elisha Odhiambo

Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo has received a temporary reprieve from being expelled from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and removed from parliamentary committees. The PPDT has instructed ODM not to act on a report from…

Sep 12, 2023
Kenyan Student Orville Kimutai Dies While Swimming in Western Australia
Diaspora

Kenyan Student Orville Kimutai Dies While Swimming in Western Australia

Orville Kimutai, a 23-year-old Kenyan, moved to Perth, Australia in March 2023 to further his education. However, his life was tragically cut short when he drowned while swimming at Stockton Lake near Collie town in W…

Sep 12, 2023
YouTube Terminates Andrew Kibe's Channel
Diaspora

YouTube Terminates Andrew Kibe's Channel

Media personality Andrew Kibe has revealed his intentions to switch to a different platform after YouTube terminated his channel. On September 11, Kibe's channel was removed and he took to platform X to express his di…

Sep 12, 2023
Nyamira Governor Nyaribo Under Fire as MCAs Threaten to Impeach Him
Kenya

Nyamira Governor Nyaribo Under Fire as MCAs Threaten to Impeach Him

The decision by Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo to dismiss his health secretary Dr. Timothy Ombati due to allegations of corruption has placed a rift between him and some members of the county's ward representatives. Th…

Sep 11, 2023
Several Soldiers Killed in Lamu as Vehicle Runs Over Explosives
Kenya

Several Soldiers Killed in Lamu as Vehicle Runs Over Explosives

It is reported that several Kenyan soldiers have died and others have been injured in an attack by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Boni Forest in Lamu. Military spokesperson Brigadier Zipporah Kioko says that the so…

Sep 11, 2023
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Kenya Copyright Board Imposes Levy on Smartphones
Kenya

Kenya Copyright Board Imposes Levy on Smartphones

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has introduced a new fee on all forms of media capable of recording or reproducing copyrighted material including smartphones, CDs, DVDs, and USB drives. Manufacturers and importers…

Sep 11, 2023
Dollar Zooms Past Sh150 as Pressure Piles on Kenyan Shilling
Business

Dollar Zooms Past Sh150 as Pressure Piles on Kenyan Shilling

Kenyan banks are currently charging retail dollar buyers up to Sh154 per unit due to the high demand for the currency. The margin between the official exchange rate quoted by the Central Bank of Kenya for the US dolla…

Sep 11, 2023
Why President Ruto is Keen on Creating Leader of Opposition's Office
Kenya

Why President Ruto is Keen on Creating Leader of Opposition's Office

President William Ruto has reiterated his support for the creation of the leader of the opposition position. His deputy Rigathi Gachagua demands that the issue of the 2022 election audit be removed from the bipartisan…

Sep 11, 2023
Police Zero in on Six ‘Lovers’ in the Puzzle of Missing Murang'a Woman
Kenya

Police Zero in on Six ‘Lovers’ in the Puzzle of Missing Murang'a Woman

Esther Ruguru, a 43-year-old mother of three and a small-scale hotelier, was last seen on July 1, 2023, closing her business in Kiria-ini Town and getting into a black Probox car with a man. Witnesses reported that th…

Sep 10, 2023
Kenyans Making Major Moves in the Film Industry
Entertainment

Kenyans Making Major Moves in the Film Industry

The film industry in Kenya has been improving consistently over the years and below we highlight some of the individuals who are making significant strides in Kenya's film scene. Brahim Ouma A rising star in the TV an…

Sep 9, 2023
Raila Odinga Lays Trap for President William Ruto as ODM Seeks to Punish Rebels
Kenya

Raila Odinga Lays Trap for President William Ruto as ODM Seeks to Punish Rebels

The expulsion of five ODM members who had rebelled against the party's stance on the ruling coalition has caused concern for ongoing talks between President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Both partie…

Sep 9, 2023
Capital FM Sports Commentator Sean Cardovillis is Dead
Kenya

Capital FM Sports Commentator Sean Cardovillis is Dead

Sports commentator Sean Cardovillis has passed away at his home in Westlands, Nairobi. According to an anonymous source close to him, Cardovillis was found dead by a relative. Police have stated that he was found dead…

Sep 9, 2023
GAE Work Visa: The Cheapest UK Visa for Job Seekers
Immigration

GAE Work Visa: The Cheapest UK Visa for Job Seekers

The United Kingdom has always been a popular destination for those seeking to advance their careers on a global level. The GAE Work Visa is a visa option that is not as well known as some others but is still valuable…

Sep 8, 2023
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