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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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Talks Team to Report to President Ruto, Raila Odinga in 60 Days
Kenya

Talks Team to Report to President Ruto, Raila Odinga in 60 Days

A bi-partisan team consisting of 10 members has been established to negotiate the post-election standoff of 2022. The team will report to President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga within 60 days. The r…

Aug 16, 2023
How Nyeri Diaspora Advisory Council is Advancing Development Back in Kenya
Diaspora

How Nyeri Diaspora Advisory Council is Advancing Development Back in Kenya

Earlier this year, Nyeri County Governor appointed Prof Peter Ndiang’ui as the County's Honorary Ambassador. A group of individuals from various parts of the United States and Canada have come together as a team under…

Aug 16, 2023
Kenya's Debt Up a Record Sh1.56 Trillion
Kenya

Kenya's Debt Up a Record Sh1.56 Trillion

In President William Ruto's first year in office, Kenya borrowed the largest amount of money in a single year, leading to a breach of the debt ceiling due to shortfalls in tax revenue and increased repayment obligatio…

Aug 16, 2023
Prepare for Higher Taxes on ‘Mitumba’, Trade CS Moses Kuria Says
Kenya

Prepare for Higher Taxes on ‘Mitumba’, Trade CS Moses Kuria Says

The Kenyan government is proposing to increase taxes on second-hand clothes in an effort to boost the country's struggling cotton industry.  Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has proposed t…

Aug 16, 2023
Court Issues Warrant for Senator Jackson Mandago's Arrest Over Finland Fiasco
Kenya

Court Issues Warrant for Senator Jackson Mandago's Arrest Over Finland Fiasco

A Nakuru court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and three county officials linked to the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme scandal.  The prosecution had app…

Aug 16, 2023
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US Rejects Kenyan-Made Clothes, Says they Pose Danger to Babies
Kenya

US Rejects Kenyan-Made Clothes, Says they Pose Danger to Babies

Over 100,000 pairs of jeans for babies made in Kenya and sold in North America have been recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to hazardous features.  During production, the jeans were made…

Aug 16, 2023
Petitioner Wants Parliament to Ban Use of TikTok in Kenya
Kenya

Petitioner Wants Parliament to Ban Use of TikTok in Kenya

A petitioner is urging Members of Parliament to prohibit the use of TikTok claiming that it contributes to the erosion of cultural and religious values in society.  The CEO of Bridget Connect Consultancy, Bob Ndolo, h…

Aug 15, 2023
New British High Commissioner to Kenya Excited to Begin Tour of Duty
Kenya

New British High Commissioner to Kenya Excited to Begin Tour of Duty

Neil Wigan has officially begun his role as the new High Commissioner to Kenya, taking up the position of Head of Mission at the British High Commission in Nairobi.  Taking over as Kenya's UK High Commissioner at an o…

Aug 15, 2023
Britain's King Charles III Set to Visit Kenya Later in the Year
Kenya

Britain's King Charles III Set to Visit Kenya Later in the Year

Later this year, King Charles III will make an official visit to Kenya in a bid to prioritise the Commonwealth during his reign. The visit will be the first for the King who will be accompanied by his wife Queen Camil…

Aug 15, 2023
Revealed: Why Kenyans Are Desperate to Take Ugandan IDs
Diaspora

Revealed: Why Kenyans Are Desperate to Take Ugandan IDs

The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Uganda has been obliged to act due to the increasing number of Kenyans illegally obtaining the country's national identity cards.  Uganda's authorities have expressed concern that Kenya…

Aug 15, 2023
Kenyan Lobby Group Wants Court to Scrap Prime Cabinet Secretary's Office
Kenya

Kenyan Lobby Group Wants Court to Scrap Prime Cabinet Secretary's Office

A lobby group has taken legal action against the appointment of Musalia Mudavadi as the Prime Cabinet Secretary, arguing that the creation of such a position goes against the country's constitution.  The group, called…

Aug 14, 2023
Moses Kuria: I'll Propose New 25% Levy on Imported Clothes
Kenya

Moses Kuria: I'll Propose New 25% Levy on Imported Clothes

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has conveyed his intention to suggest new taxes on imported clothes to promote the growth of the local textile industry.  According to Kuria, Kenya's textile industry has great pote…

Aug 14, 2023
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Kenya Banned From Swimming Competitions
Kenya

Kenya Banned From Swimming Competitions

Kenya has been banned from participating in international swimming and other aquatic sports competitions by the World Aquatics governing body.  The ban comes after the Kenya Swimming Federation (KSF) failed to hold el…

Aug 14, 2023
Kenyan Chef on Brink of Setting Guinness World Record
Kenya

Kenyan Chef on Brink of Setting Guinness World Record

Chef Maliha Mohammed from Mombasa is on the brink of setting a new Guinness World Record by completing the longest home kitchen cooking marathon.  On August 11th, the marathon for the longest cooking session started…

Aug 14, 2023
Raila Holds Talks With US Senator Who Brokered Handshake With Uhuru
Kenya

Raila Holds Talks With US Senator Who Brokered Handshake With Uhuru

Azimio leader Raila Odinga held a meeting with US Senator Chris Coons on Sunday, August 13, amidst the current political deadlock in the country.  In a tweet, Mr Odinga expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to e…

Aug 13, 2023
Kenyans Wow the World With Impressive Bartending Skills
Diaspora

Kenyans Wow the World With Impressive Bartending Skills

Bartending is often portrayed as a fun job where you get paid to party.  In Barcelona, Spain, two Kenyan bartenders arrive at Paradiso, the world's best bar, armed with Kenyan spices and ingredients to create a memora…

Aug 13, 2023
Wajackoyah Denies Azimio Funded His Manifesto Launch
Kenya

Wajackoyah Denies Azimio Funded His Manifesto Launch

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah on Sunday, August 13, denied accusations made by political scientist Mutahi Ngunyi that his party was funded by Azimio to sabotage President William Ruto's presidential bid in 2022…

Aug 13, 2023
Diana Chepkemoi, Worker Rescued From Saudi Arabia Transformation
Kenya

Diana Chepkemoi, Worker Rescued From Saudi Arabia Transformation

There are stories of people who left Kenya in search of better opportunities in the Gulf countries, but never returned. Many families and friends have garnered media attention, appealing to the government to help brin…

Aug 12, 2023
New Twist in Ruto-Raila Talks as Coons Set to Meet Raila
Kenya

New Twist in Ruto-Raila Talks as Coons Set to Meet Raila

Chris Coons, the United States Senator who brokered the handshake deal between Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018, is returning to Kenya to engage with the opposition.  He will meet with Raila on…

Aug 12, 2023
Mercy Tarus Reveals Why She Rejected 5 New Job Offers
Kenya

Mercy Tarus Reveals Why She Rejected 5 New Job Offers

Mercy Tarus, a Kabarak University graduate, has declined several job openings to focus on advocating for the rights of parents and students in Uasin Gishu.  Tarus gained national attention after confronting local lead…

Aug 12, 2023
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