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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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Man to Pay Sh850,000 for Disclosing Friend's Alleged HIV Status in WhatsApp Group
Kenya

Man to Pay Sh850,000 for Disclosing Friend's Alleged HIV Status in WhatsApp Group

The HIV and Aids Tribunal has ordered a man to pay Sh850,000 in damages for disclosing another person's HIV status on a political WhatsApp group.  The Tribunal also prohibited the man from further divulging, discrimin…

Aug 21, 2023
Ruto Announces Visa-Free Entry of Indonesia Citizens to Kenya
Kenya

Ruto Announces Visa-Free Entry of Indonesia Citizens to Kenya

President William Ruto has announced that Indonesian citizens will be granted visa-free entry into Kenya. Speaking on Monday during a press conference at State House with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Ruto emphasi…

Aug 21, 2023
Gachagua to Raila: You Cannot Even Dismiss a Chief, Let US Ambassador Meg Whitman Be
Kenya

Gachagua to Raila: You Cannot Even Dismiss a Chief, Let US Ambassador Meg Whitman Be

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again criticized opposition leader Raila Odinga, saying that he lacks the authority to lead the Kenya Kwanza government and is simply an ordinary citizen.  This comes after O…

Aug 20, 2023
Indonesian President to Visit Kenya on Monday
Kenya

Indonesian President to Visit Kenya on Monday

The ambassador of Indonesia to Kenya, Dr Hery Saripudin, has confirmed that the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, will be making a state visit to Kenya on Monday.  President Widodo will be meeting with President Wi…

Aug 20, 2023
King Charles' Kin Faces Jail for Hosting Russian Tycoon at a Kenyan Ranch
Kenya

King Charles' Kin Faces Jail for Hosting Russian Tycoon at a Kenyan Ranch

A close relative of King Charles of the UK risks 30 years in jail if found to have violated US laws by hosting a sanctioned Russian billionaire at a Kenyan ranch. In February 2021, the King's kin was accused of flying…

Aug 20, 2023
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Elaine Grigg: Kenyan-Born Footballer Relishing Opportunities in Australia
Diaspora

Elaine Grigg: Kenyan-Born Footballer Relishing Opportunities in Australia

Elaine Grigg never imagined that she would play American football professionally when she was growing up in Kenya.  At the age of eight, she and her family relocated to Australia. While she didn't have a passion for s…

Aug 20, 2023
Death at a Wedding: Six People Die After Septic Tank Caves in
Kenya

Death at a Wedding: Six People Die After Septic Tank Caves in

Six individuals have lost their lives after a well collapsed in the Kihunguro area of Kiambu County.  The tragedy occurred within a family compound and the victims were among a group of seventeen people who had stoppe…

Aug 19, 2023
Kalonzo's Daughter Follows Father's Footsteps in the UK
Diaspora

Kalonzo's Daughter Follows Father's Footsteps in the UK

Damarie Kalonzo, the daughter of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has made a name for herself in the legal field in the United Kingdom.  Following in her father's footsteps, who established his own law firm in the…

Aug 19, 2023
Heartbreaking Stories in Eldoret Over Qatar Jobs Scam
Kenya

Heartbreaking Stories in Eldoret Over Qatar Jobs Scam

Rose Jepkirui was thrilled when she heard about a job opportunity in the Middle East in May 2022.  The program had been launched by Uasin Gishu leaders which gave her confidence that it was legitimate. She eagerly app…

Aug 19, 2023
Raila Leaves for the UK
Kenya

Raila Leaves for the UK

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has left for the United Kingdom leaving behind a political standoff after he criticised US Ambassador Meg Whitman's comments on the transparency of the 2022 presidential election.  B…

Aug 19, 2023
Ruto Defends US Envoy Meg Whitman Over Raila's Onslaught
Kenya

Ruto Defends US Envoy Meg Whitman Over Raila's Onslaught

President William Ruto has come to the defence of US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman after Azimio Leader Raila Odinga criticized her comments about Kenya's 2022 General Election.  During the 8th Devolution Conference…

Aug 18, 2023
Kenya to Refund US, Canada Buyers Sh375 Million Over ‘Substandard’ EPZ Baby Jeans
Kenya

Kenya to Refund US, Canada Buyers Sh375 Million Over ‘Substandard’ EPZ Baby Jeans

Over 100,000 pairs of Kenyan-made baby jeans have been recalled by the US due to safety concerns, resulting in Kenya having to reimburse more than Sh375 million.  The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has denied respon…

Aug 18, 2023
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Alfred Mutua to Raila: Leave Meg Whitman Alone, She Spoke the Truth
Kenya

Alfred Mutua to Raila: Leave Meg Whitman Alone, She Spoke the Truth

President William Ruto government has sided with US Ambassador Meg Whitman after opposition leader Raila Odinga criticized her endorsement of the August 2022 elections as the country's most credible in history.  In re…

Aug 18, 2023
Kenyan MPs Oppose Bill on Marriage Dissolution
Kenya

Kenyan MPs Oppose Bill on Marriage Dissolution

A controversial Bill has been introduced in the National Assembly that would allow couples to annul their marriage within a year of their wedding by mutual consent.  The proposal has caused a stir among MPs from diffe…

Aug 18, 2023
Mandago Released on Sh2 Milling Bond Over Finland Case
Kenya

Mandago Released on Sh2 Milling Bond Over Finland Case

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has been granted a Sh2 million bond along with two others, Joshua Lelei and Meshack Rono. The court has also ordered them to pay a surety of a similar amount or a cash bail of Sh500…

Aug 17, 2023
Lawyers in Kenya Obligated to Report Clients Dealing in Dirty Money
Kenya

Lawyers in Kenya Obligated to Report Clients Dealing in Dirty Money

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has agreed to a deal with the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) that compels lawyers and their staff to report to the government any suspicious financial deals made by their clients.  The…

Aug 17, 2023
Ruto Nominates New DPP
Kenya

Ruto Nominates New DPP

On August 17th, President William Ruto nominated Renson Mulele Ingonga to be the next Director of Public Prosecutions.  In a memo sent to the National Assembly, the President says that Ingonga is a qualified legal pra…

Aug 17, 2023
Azimio Accuses the US of Meddling in Kenya's Political Affairs
Kenya

Azimio Accuses the US of Meddling in Kenya's Political Affairs

The Azimio coalition has accused foreign nations of interfering in Kenya's political affairs.  Leading a group of senators, Siaya senator Oburu Odinga accuses the United States of interfering with Kenya's political cl…

Aug 17, 2023
Kenya is the Best Investment Hub in Africa, US Envoy Meg Whitman Says
Kenya

Kenya is the Best Investment Hub in Africa, US Envoy Meg Whitman Says

The US government has issued recommendations for Kenya to attract more investments and strengthen its system of governance.  On Wednesday, the US ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, praised the investment opportunities…

Aug 17, 2023
Why KDF Disqualifies Short and Tattooed Applicants in Recruitment Drive
Kenya

Why KDF Disqualifies Short and Tattooed Applicants in Recruitment Drive

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have slated to recruit new members in August and September this year.  The KDF has cautioned against fraudulent recruitment practices amidst the annual recruitment event that entices man…

Aug 17, 2023
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