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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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How Kenyan Who Left Bank Job Found Himself Homeless in Canada
Diaspora

How Kenyan Who Left Bank Job Found Himself Homeless in Canada

Daniel Wanyeki, a 33-year-old Kenyan, left his family and friends behind in search of a better life and job opportunities in Canada.  He had quit his job as a banker in Kenya and was driven by the dream of finding sta…

Jul 30, 2023
Azimio Disowns Joint Statement Issued by Kenya Kwanza
Kenya

Azimio Disowns Joint Statement Issued by Kenya Kwanza

The proposed talks between Azimio and Kenya Kwanza have hit a snag after the opposition denied a joint statement released on Saturday.  Azimio leader Raila Odinga has accused the government side of deceit, stating tha…

Jul 30, 2023
President Ruto Limits Executive Members' Trips Abroad to 45 Days a Year
Kenya

President Ruto Limits Executive Members' Trips Abroad to 45 Days a Year

President William Ruto has limited the number of days that members of the executive can spend outside the country to 45 days per year.  In a memo issued by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, the executive members should not…

Jul 29, 2023
Ruto, Raila Agree to Have Peaceful Resolution Talks
Kenya

Ruto, Raila Agree to Have Peaceful Resolution Talks

Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo will head a 10-member committee to facilitate talks between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga.  The announcement was made by the Azimio la Umoja One…

Jul 29, 2023
Why Kenyans are Scanning Their Eyeballs for Sh7,000 Tokens
Kenya

Why Kenyans are Scanning Their Eyeballs for Sh7,000 Tokens

A new cryptocurrency called Worldcoin has gained popularity in Kenya for awarding free tokens to users who verify their humanity by scanning their eyeballs at specified locations in 35 countries, including Kenya.  Use…

Jul 29, 2023
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Ruto Offers to Help Resolve Niger Conflict Following Coup
Kenya

Ruto Offers to Help Resolve Niger Conflict Following Coup

President William Ruto has expressed his willingness to assist Niger in resolving the conflict following a coup that resulted in the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum.  Ruto has criticized the coup as an undemocra…

Jul 29, 2023
Maandamano: Group Asks ICC to Probe Raila, Uhuru Over Protest-Linked 'War Crimes'
Kenya

Maandamano: Group Asks ICC to Probe Raila, Uhuru Over Protest-Linked 'War Crimes'

A group called Victims of Maandamano Insurgents (VMI) has reached out to International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan urging him to investigate opposition leader Raila Odinga and retired president Uhuru Ke…

Jul 29, 2023
Kenyan-Born Pastor Dies in Schenectady, New York
Obituaries

Kenyan-Born Pastor Dies in Schenectady, New York

A Kenyan-born pastor has passed away in Schenectady, New York.  Jane Wambui Galuza spent over three decades in the ministry before her death at her residence surrounded by loved ones. After arriving in the United Stat…

Jul 29, 2023
Azimio Demos: Coalition to Give Way Forward on Sunday
Kenya

Azimio Demos: Coalition to Give Way Forward on Sunday

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance Coalition announced on Friday, July 28, that they will on Sunday provide guidance on the upcoming anti-government protests.  During a requiem mass at the SKM centre, Wiper leader…

Jul 28, 2023
M-Pesa, Key Govt Services Unavailable as Kenya Grapples With Cyberattack
Kenya

M-Pesa, Key Govt Services Unavailable as Kenya Grapples With Cyberattack

Kenyans were yesterday unable to access vital services such as buying electricity tokens, transacting on M-Pesa, digital banking, and several government services on e-Citizen due to a cyber-attack that targeted both p…

Jul 28, 2023
Uhuru Drives Self to Join Raila in Mourning Protest Victims
Kenya

Uhuru Drives Self to Join Raila in Mourning Protest Victims

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday made his first appearance at an Azimio event since handing over power to President William Ruto. The move comes amid rising tensions between the two following a government ra…

Jul 28, 2023
Azimio Gives Conditions for Talks With Ruto
Kenya

Azimio Gives Conditions for Talks With Ruto

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya has stated that they will only engage in talks with President William Ruto's administration if the priority is to reduce the cost of living.  Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua welcomed the call for…

Jul 28, 2023
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Ruto's Security Advisor Warns of Consequences if Sudan War is Not Stopped
Kenya

Ruto's Security Advisor Warns of Consequences if Sudan War is Not Stopped

President William Ruto's security advisor Monica Juma has cautioned that the ongoing war in Sudan could escalate and cause instability in the region if a resolution is not reached soon.  Juma warns that the conflict…

Jul 28, 2023
Court of Appeal Lifts Order Suspending Finance Act, 2023
Kenya

Court of Appeal Lifts Order Suspending Finance Act, 2023

The Court of Appeal has lifted the orders that prevented the implementation of the Finance Act 2023 pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.  On July 28th, Justice Mohammed Warsame ruled that the Treasury…

Jul 28, 2023
President William Ruto Says Maandamano will Stop Like BBI
Kenya

President William Ruto Says Maandamano will Stop Like BBI

President William Ruto on Thursday affirmed his optimism that the opposition-led protests over the cost of living and government job distribution will end similarly to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) which he st…

Jul 28, 2023
Sudanese Hackers Ground Kenya's e-Visa Applications
Kenya

Sudanese Hackers Ground Kenya's e-Visa Applications

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned foreigners travelling to Kenya that the electronic visa application and processing systems are encountering difficulties possibly due to the recent string of cyber attacks by…

Jul 27, 2023
Sudanese Hackers Target Kenya Government Sites including eCitizen
Kenya

Sudanese Hackers Target Kenya Government Sites including eCitizen

A group of hackers from Sudan has claimed that they have taken down several Kenyan websites including government sites like e-Citizen as well blue-chip companies.  The group claims that their actions are in protest of…

Jul 27, 2023
Ruto Declines Ramaphosa's Mediation Offer, Odinga Says
Kenya

Ruto Declines Ramaphosa's Mediation Offer, Odinga Says

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has said President William Ruto declined South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's offer to mediate talks between them.  While President Ruto has agreed to meet Raila for talks, the form…

Jul 27, 2023
We Will Not Tolerate Violent Protests, PS Omollo Warns
Kenya

We Will Not Tolerate Violent Protests, PS Omollo Warns

The government has yet again affirmed its stance on Politicians accused of inciting violent protests.  Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Wednesday, July 26, said that security agencies will not hesitate t…

Jul 27, 2023
Ichung'wah Slams Uhuru Over Remarks on Talks
Kenya

Ichung'wah Slams Uhuru Over Remarks on Talks

National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichungwah has dismissed former President Uhuru Kenyatta's comments that President William Ruto has not reached out to him.  During a meeting with media editors at his Nairobi r…

Jul 26, 2023
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