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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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Raila Responds to Ruto's Meeting Invite
Kenya

Raila Responds to Ruto's Meeting Invite

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has rejected presented William Ruto's olive branch.  In an interview with Al Jazeera on Wednesday, July 26, Raila expressed doubt over Ruto's sincerity and trustworthiness. He also questione…

Jul 26, 2023
US Embassy Issues Security Alert for Kenya
Kenya

US Embassy Issues Security Alert for Kenya

The United States Embassy has issued a security warning to its citizens in preparation for the vigils being organized by the Azimio la Umoja.  In a statement on Tuesday, July 25, the embassy cautioned that the events…

Jul 26, 2023
ODM Outlines Raila's Position on Talks With Ruto
Kenya

ODM Outlines Raila's Position on Talks With Ruto

Orange Democratic Movement Director of Communication Philip Etale now claims Azimio leader Raila Odinga has not been formally invited to meet with President William Ruto.  In a statement on Wednesday, July 26, Etale p…

Jul 26, 2023
Ruto Offers to Meet Raila Odinga Amidst Political Tension
Kenya

Ruto Offers to Meet Raila Odinga Amidst Political Tension

President William Ruto has expressed his willingness to meet with Azimio leader Raila Odinga upon his return from Tanzania on Wednesday evening.  Ruto took to Twitter on July 25 to state that the timing of the engagem…

Jul 26, 2023
DP Gachagua Engages Kenyan Diaspora In Italy
Diaspora

DP Gachagua Engages Kenyan Diaspora In Italy

  Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday evening engaged with Kenyans residing in Italy regarding the government's efforts towards financial inclusivity, specifically through the Hustler Fund program which provid…

Jul 25, 2023
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Suluhu Came to Mediate Talks But Was Left Hanging, Says Raila
Kenya

Suluhu Came to Mediate Talks But Was Left Hanging, Says Raila

Opposition leader Raila Odinga now claims that Tanzania President Samia Suluhu visited Kenya to mediate talks between the government and opposition but her efforts were in vain.  President Ruto, who initiated the meet…

Jul 25, 2023
Kenya Govt Unveils Four New Measures to Address Passport Backlog
Kenya

Kenya Govt Unveils Four New Measures to Address Passport Backlog

The State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services under the Ministry of Interior has introduced four measures to address the ongoing delay in passport processing.  During a Tuesday hearing before the National A…

Jul 25, 2023
Nairobi Lawyer in Court Over Tweets Predicting Military Takeover
Kenya

Nairobi Lawyer in Court Over Tweets Predicting Military Takeover

A city lawyer has been arraigned for posting tweets on his verified Twitter account that mocked the government of President William Ruto as a "biblical regime."  Joshua Otieno Ayika is facing charges of subversive act…

Jul 25, 2023
PLO Lumumba Faces Hostile Crowd in South Africa
Kenya

PLO Lumumba Faces Hostile Crowd in South Africa

Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba, a well-known lawyer, scholar, and Pan-Africanist, faced opposition upon arriving at the University of Cape Town for an event hosted by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).  Despite being i…

Jul 25, 2023
Ruto Signs Laws Protecting Govt Officials From Prosecution
Kenya

Ruto Signs Laws Protecting Govt Officials From Prosecution

President William Ruto has taken a bold move by signing a protocol of the African Union relating to the Pan-African Parliament, which paves the way for the ratification of the Malabo Protocol.  This continental law pr…

Jul 25, 2023
Sudan Military Chief Yasir Alatta Dares KDF to a Fight With His Troops
Kenya

Sudan Military Chief Yasir Alatta Dares KDF to a Fight With His Troops

The Sudan Armed Forces' General Yasser Al-Atta has challenged Kenyan President William Ruto to bring the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) to battle with his troops in an escalation of tension that has been brewing for seve…

Jul 25, 2023
Uhuru Kenyatta: This is Why I Fell Out With President William Ruto
Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta: This is Why I Fell Out With President William Ruto

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has finally revealed the cause of his rift with his former deputy William Ruto.  The reason behind their dramatic split has been a topic of speculation for years as the two were once se…

Jul 25, 2023
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Karua Calls Out Court for Deferring Maina Njenga Bail Ruling
Kenya

Karua Calls Out Court for Deferring Maina Njenga Bail Ruling

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has disputed the court's decision to postpone its ruling on the bail application of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga.  Njenga was apprehended along with his brother and personal assist…

Jul 24, 2023
My Sons Have Six Guns, Says Uhuru Kenyatta
Kenya

My Sons Have Six Guns, Says Uhuru Kenyatta

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has denied allegations that his sons possess illegal firearms which the state is determined to repossess.  The former Head of State has spoken out for the first time about the situation…

Jul 24, 2023
Azimio Calls Off Wednesday Protest
Kenya

Azimio Calls Off Wednesday Protest

The Azimio la Umoja Coalition has called off their nationwide protests scheduled for July 26th.  In a statement on Monday, the coalition asked their supporters to honour those who lost their lives during previous prot…

Jul 24, 2023
Raila Explains Joho's Political Silence
Kenya

Raila Explains Joho's Political Silence

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has confirmed that former Mombasa governor Hassan Ali Joho is still a member of the coalition.  In an interview with NTV on Monday, Raila explained that Joho is busy dealing with ODM party m…

Jul 24, 2023
Former MP Elizabeth Ongoro Castigates ODM as She Explains Defection to UDA
Kenya

Former MP Elizabeth Ongoro Castigates ODM as She Explains Defection to UDA

Former Kasarani MP Elizabeth Ongoro has ditched the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party led by Raila Odinga for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. The move was announced by UDA Secretary General Cleophas M…

Jul 24, 2023
County Official Proposes Monthly Pay for Jobless Kenyans
Kenya

County Official Proposes Monthly Pay for Jobless Kenyans

Eldoret Municipality Board Chair Julius Kitur has suggested a potential solution to the rising unrest in Kenya necessitated by the high unemployment rates.  Kitur proposes that unemployed individuals under the age of…

Jul 24, 2023
Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Arraigned at Makadara Courts After Days in Custody
Kenya

Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Arraigned at Makadara Courts After Days in Custody

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga was on Monday, July 24, arraigned in court after being held in police custody for five nights.  He was arrested on July 20 by police from lower Matasia in Ngong on grounds of alleged…

Jul 24, 2023
It's Petty, Vengeful to go After Uhuru's Family, Martha Karua Tells Ruto
Kenya

It's Petty, Vengeful to go After Uhuru's Family, Martha Karua Tells Ruto

Narc Kenya leader Matha Karua has criticized President William Ruto for attacking former President Uhuru Kenyatta's family.  In a statement on Saturday, Karua said the onslaught on Uhuru's family is subjecting him to…

Jul 23, 2023
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