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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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Suicide Rates Reach Alarming Levels in Kiambu, Murang'a
Kenya

Suicide Rates Reach Alarming Levels in Kiambu, Murang'a

The Makutano village in Ndeiya, Kiambu County, experienced a tragic loss in February when a Form Two student died by suicide. Mary Wanjiku's body was discovered hanging from the rafters of their rental house, leading…

Sep 1, 2023
CS Mutua Pledges to Step up Efforts for Compensation of 1998 Bomb Blast Victims
Kenya

CS Mutua Pledges to Step up Efforts for Compensation of 1998 Bomb Blast Victims

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has promised to increase diplomatic efforts to ensure that the victims of the 1998 bomb blast receive compensation. Mutua appeared before the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on W…

Aug 31, 2023
DPP Nominee Renson Ingonga Reveals He’s Worth Sh300 Million
Kenya

DPP Nominee Renson Ingonga Reveals He’s Worth Sh300 Million

Renson Ingonga, the nominee for Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has declared that he has a net worth of Sh300 million. During his vetting by the National Assembly's Legal and Justice Affairs Committee on Thursd…

Aug 31, 2023
Job Seeker, 22, 'Hacks' Into MP's Bank Account, Steals Sh133,000
Kenya

Job Seeker, 22, 'Hacks' Into MP's Bank Account, Steals Sh133,000

During a court hearing on Wednesday, Matungulu MP Stephen Mule shared his shock and fear about cybercrime hackers who are draining the bank accounts of innocent citizens. "Nobody is safe in this country including inve…

Aug 31, 2023
Visa-Free Travel to the Philippines Open for Kenyans
Kenya

Visa-Free Travel to the Philippines Open for Kenyans

The Philippines has opened its doors for Kenyan travellers allowing them to visit the country for 30 days without requiring a visa. However, Kenyan travellers must have a valid passport that extends at least six month…

Aug 31, 2023
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US Congress Debate: Kenya Risks Losing HIV Funding
Kenya

US Congress Debate: Kenya Risks Losing HIV Funding

Kenya risks losing HIV funding if the current debate in the United States Congress is not resolved by next month. In June, Kenyan Members of Parliament and religious leaders sent a letter to US Congress claiming that…

Aug 31, 2023
Police Launch Manhunt for Former Meru Governor Peter Munya
Kenya

Police Launch Manhunt for Former Meru Governor Peter Munya

An anti-corruption court in Nairobi has ordered the arrest of former Meru Governor Peter Munya after he failed to show up to testify in the Arror and Kimwarer corruption scandal. Despite a 90-minute window given by th…

Aug 31, 2023
Kenya’s Sh2,800 Per Second Betting Market Rivals Nairobi Securities Exchange
Kenya

Kenya’s Sh2,800 Per Second Betting Market Rivals Nairobi Securities Exchange

Kenyans placed a record-breaking Sh88.5 billion in online bets between June 2022 and June 2023 despite a crackdown on the sector and increased taxes. The Kenya Revenue Authority collected Sh6.64 billion in excise taxe…

Aug 30, 2023
ENA Coach Bus With 49 Passengers Bursts Into Flames Mid-Journey
Kenya

ENA Coach Bus With 49 Passengers Bursts Into Flames Mid-Journey

A bus belonging to ENA Coach caught fire along the Narok-Mai Mahiu road a few hours after departing Nairobi, but all 49 passengers on board were unharmed. Initial investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a p…

Aug 30, 2023
We'll Provide Free Healthcare to all Kenyans, Says Ruto
Kenya

We'll Provide Free Healthcare to all Kenyans, Says Ruto

President William Ruto has confirmed that the government is on track to provide free healthcare to all Kenyans. The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme has been approved by the Cabinet and awaits parliamentary e…

Aug 30, 2023
Ruto-Raila Teams Strike First Deal on IEBC Changes
Kenya

Ruto-Raila Teams Strike First Deal on IEBC Changes

The bipartisan teams assigned by the Azimio La Umoja and Kenya Kwanza coalitions to resolve the recent political crisis in the country have agreed on a plan for the future of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries C…

Aug 30, 2023
Four Arrested Over Bribery Claims to Facilitate Passport Applications at Nyayo House
Kenya

Four Arrested Over Bribery Claims to Facilitate Passport Applications at Nyayo House

Four individuals were recently arrested in Nairobi for allegedly acting as passport brokers and demanding bribes in exchange for helping with passport applications. Starting August 25, the police and immigration offic…

Aug 30, 2023
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Cabinet Approves Scrapping NHIF, to be Replaced by Three New Insurance Funds
Kenya

Cabinet Approves Scrapping NHIF, to be Replaced by Three New Insurance Funds

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has been dismantled by the cabinet and replaced with three distinct funds - the Primary Healthcare Fund, Social Health Insurance Fund, and Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illn…

Aug 30, 2023
Kiambu Governor Wamatangi Under Fire as MCAs Threaten to Impeach Him
Kenya

Kiambu Governor Wamatangi Under Fire as MCAs Threaten to Impeach Him

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is facing new challenges as members of the county assembly accuse him of being a dictator who has failed to lead and manage the county's development plan. According to assertions made…

Aug 29, 2023
DJ Evolve Shooting: Babu Owino Walks Free in Gun Misuse Case
Kenya

DJ Evolve Shooting: Babu Owino Walks Free in Gun Misuse Case

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has been cleared of charges in the shooting case of Felix Orinda who is also known as DJ Evolve. On Tuesday, Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi of Milimani ruled th…

Aug 29, 2023
Police Invite Public Opinion on Proposed Changes in Uniform
Kenya

Police Invite Public Opinion on Proposed Changes in Uniform

The National Police Service (NPS) is planning to engage the public on proposed alterations to police uniforms. NPS is planning to hold a public participation exercise for three days in varying locations each day to ga…

Aug 29, 2023
IMF’s Fresh Target for Kenya May Come With New Fuel Tax
Kenya

IMF’s Fresh Target for Kenya May Come With New Fuel Tax

Kenya is urgently working to develop a policy for pricing carbon which may include a new fuel tax as part of its commitment to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) new targets. The IMF has reviewed Kenya's program…

Aug 29, 2023
Eldoret Town: Home of Scandals and Fraudsters?
Kenya

Eldoret Town: Home of Scandals and Fraudsters?

Eldoret town, known as the "home of champions" and the headquarters of Uasin Gishu County, is now being associated with financial fraud. There is widespread chaos in the region due to several scandals, including fraud…

Aug 29, 2023
Kenyan TV Anchor Quits Sky News After 7 Years at the Station
Diaspora

Kenyan TV Anchor Quits Sky News After 7 Years at the Station

After spending an impressive seven years at Sky News TV, Kenyan News anchor Kimberley Leonard has officially left the station. She hosted her last show on Monday, August 28, and hinted at her departure from the statio…

Aug 29, 2023
Two Kenyan Stowaways Arrested Hiding in Ship Transporting Baobabs to Georgia
Immigration

Two Kenyan Stowaways Arrested Hiding in Ship Transporting Baobabs to Georgia

Two individuals, Ali Mbaraka and Hassan Ali, have been taken into police custody for illegally boarding a cargo ship that was transporting baobab trees from Kenya to Eastern Europe. They were charged with failing to r…

Aug 28, 2023
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