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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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Kindiki Unmasks Faces Behind Worldcoin Activities in Kenya
Kenya

Kindiki Unmasks Faces Behind Worldcoin Activities in Kenya

The Kenyan government has identified the people responsible for Worldcoin's operations in the country even as it disclosed the firm is not authorised to operate in Kenya.  The announcement came shortly after the Inter…

Aug 3, 2023
Why Ruto and Raila Camps are Against Power Sharing
Kenya

Why Ruto and Raila Camps are Against Power Sharing

President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have announced their teams for the upcoming negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing stalemate in Kenya.  The protests against Ruto's regime have been susta…

Aug 3, 2023
US Issues New Security Alert to its Citizens in Kenya
Kenya

US Issues New Security Alert to its Citizens in Kenya

The US government has released a travel alert for Kenya, warning American citizens not to visit certain areas of the country due to an increased security threat.  The State Department has specifically cautioned agains…

Aug 3, 2023
President Ruto Releases Sh2,500 Fertiliser to Farmers
Kenya

President Ruto Releases Sh2,500 Fertiliser to Farmers

President William Ruto disclosed on Wednesday disclosed a reduction in the price of fertiliser from Sh3,500 to Sh2,500 per 50kg bag.  The move aims to modernise agriculture and lower the high cost of living in the cou…

Aug 2, 2023
283 Kenyan Workers Have Died in Gulf in Three Years, Says Labor CS Bore
Diaspora

283 Kenyan Workers Have Died in Gulf in Three Years, Says Labor CS Bore

The Kenyan government has released data revealing that 283 Kenyan migrants working in Gulf countries have died in the past three years, beginning in January 2020.  The statistics were presented by the Labour CS on Wed…

Aug 2, 2023
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Interior CS Kindiki Suspends Worldcoin Collection of Data
Kenya

Interior CS Kindiki Suspends Worldcoin Collection of Data

The Ministry of Interior has put a stop to WorldCoin's activities along with any other entities that may be engaging in similar practices. In a statement dated August 2, 2023, the Ministry highlighted the importance o…

Aug 2, 2023
UDA MP Arrested Over Hate Speech
Kenya

UDA MP Arrested Over Hate Speech

Teso South Member of Parliament Mary Emaase has been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on allegations of hate speech.  As stated by a DCI representative, Emaase allegedly made threats to tea…

Aug 2, 2023
Dubai-Based Kenyan DJ Babu Passes Away in a Tragic Road Accident
Diaspora

Dubai-Based Kenyan DJ Babu Passes Away in a Tragic Road Accident

The entertainment industry is saddened by the loss of Babu Robespierre, a Kenyan DJ and events promoter based in Dubai.  For more than ten years, DJ Babu had been actively organizing major African events for Kenyans r…

Aug 2, 2023
All KenyanTeachers to Undergo Fresh Training in New Changes
Kenya

All KenyanTeachers to Undergo Fresh Training in New Changes

President William Ruto may adopt recommendations from the Competency-Based Curriculum task force that require all Kenyan teachers to undergo training to align themselves with the changes in the school curriculum. The…

Aug 1, 2023
Ichung'wah and Wandayi Vow to Impeach UDA MP
Kenya

Ichung'wah and Wandayi Vow to Impeach UDA MP

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi surprisingly teamed up during the parliamentary session on August 1 to suggest that Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai be removed from his p…

Aug 1, 2023
Love of Autistic Brother Inspires Nyambura Njoroge to Battle for Miss Kenya USA
Diaspora

Love of Autistic Brother Inspires Nyambura Njoroge to Battle for Miss Kenya USA

The story of Kenya Nyambura Njoroge is one of remarkable determination and love.  Having grown up with a brother who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, Nyambura has always been acutely mindful of the challenges…

Aug 1, 2023
Kenyan Patient Stranded in Abu Dhabi Hospital Evacuated
Diaspora

Kenyan Patient Stranded in Abu Dhabi Hospital Evacuated

A Kenyan woman diagnosed with Leukemia who had been stranded in Abu Dhabi over lack of travel documents has been evacuated.  Fatuma Kazdungu Thoya, who was working in Abu Dhabi, arrived at Moi International Airport in…

Aug 1, 2023
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Violence Will Never Form Part of Our Politics, Ruto Vows
Kenya

Violence Will Never Form Part of Our Politics, Ruto Vows

President William Ruto has affirmed his commitment to preventing violence from being used as a tool for political gain in Kenya.  In a speech on Tuesday, Ruto emphasized that violence has resulted in the loss of innoc…

Aug 1, 2023
Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo Reiterates No Breach of Data During Last Week Kenyan Cyber Attack
Kenya

Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo Reiterates No Breach of Data During Last Week Kenyan Cyber Attack

Information, Communications and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has emphasized that there was no breach of data security during the recent attempted cyber attack.  While speaking at the commissioning of…

Jul 31, 2023
Kenya on Course to Becoming Africa's Nuclear Training Hub
Kenya

Kenya on Course to Becoming Africa's Nuclear Training Hub

Kenya has been approved to host a nuclear and radiation safety training program for English-speaking African countries, solidifying its position as a regional leader in nuclear training.  The International Atomic Ener…

Jul 31, 2023
Kenyan Teachers Threaten to Disrupt National Exams Due to Unpaid Dues
Kenya

Kenyan Teachers Threaten to Disrupt National Exams Due to Unpaid Dues

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) has issued a warning that teachers will boycott the supervision and marking of national examinations at the end of the year if they are not paid for the services rendered in…

Jul 31, 2023
Possible Fallout Within Azimio Over Ruto Talks
Kenya

Possible Fallout Within Azimio Over Ruto Talks

The Azimio la Umoja Coalition is experiencing internal conflict over which candidates should participate in the upcoming bipartisan talks aimed at resolving tensions between President William Ruto and opposition leade…

Jul 31, 2023
Ruto, Raila Camps Clash on Key Issues Ahead of Talks
Kenya

Ruto, Raila Camps Clash on Key Issues Ahead of Talks

The camps of President William Ruto and Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga have dissented on the terms of reference for talks spearheaded by the international community.  The opposition has…

Jul 31, 2023
President Ruto Holds Talks With US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Kenya

President Ruto Holds Talks With US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

On Sunday, July 30, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with President William Ruto to discuss their shared priorities.  Among the issues they discussed were ending the conflict in Sudan and advancing talks led…

Jul 30, 2023
No More Demos, Ruto Says After Talks With Raila
Kenya

No More Demos, Ruto Says After Talks With Raila

The Azimio coalition has said that they will continue to hold street protests while also expressing their commitment to resuming talks with their Kenya Kwanza counterparts.  In a statement read by Peter Munya on Sunda…

Jul 30, 2023
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