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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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Azimio Diaspora Joins Signature Collection Drive to Oust Ruto
Diaspora

Azimio Diaspora Joins Signature Collection Drive to Oust Ruto

Azimio supporters in the diaspora have pledged to collect 100,000 signatures from eligible Kenyan voters in order to reach the goal of 10 million signatures to delegitimize President William Ruto's government.  During…

Jul 23, 2023
Demos, Witchcraft Will Not Lower Cost of Unga, Says Ruto
Kenya

Demos, Witchcraft Will Not Lower Cost of Unga, Says Ruto

President William Ruto has reiterated that protests will not help prices of unga to dip.  Speaking during an interdenominational prayer gathering in Taita Taveta on Sunday, President William Ruto said investing in far…

Jul 23, 2023
Kenyan Artist Sells Painting For Sh14 Million
Diaspora

Kenyan Artist Sells Painting For Sh14 Million

Kenyan artist Wangari Mathenge has sold a painting entitled "Home Sweet Home" to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, USA for Sh14 million ($100,000).  The painting depicts a family of African-Americans enjoying thei…

Jul 23, 2023
Azimio Top Brass Meet US, Canada Diplomats at the Home of Kalonzo
Kenya

Azimio Top Brass Meet US, Canada Diplomats at the Home of Kalonzo

On Friday, the top members of the Azimio la Umoja coalition held a meeting with foreign envoys as anti-government protests continued for a third day.  While opposition supporters took to the streets, Azimio's top bras…

Jul 22, 2023
Ruto Reduces Sentences for All Death Row Convicts
Kenya

Ruto Reduces Sentences for All Death Row Convicts

President William Ruto on Friday, July 21, reduced the death penalty for all capital offenders to a life sentence as recommended by the Advisory Committee on the Power of Mercy.  The directive, published in a Gazette…

Jul 22, 2023
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Edday Nderitu Confirms Separation With Husband Samidoh
Diaspora

Edday Nderitu Confirms Separation With Husband Samidoh

Edday Nderitu on Saturday confirmed that she left her husband Samidoh, clarifying that she is not involved in any polygamous relationship.  Edday, currently residing in the US, revealed that she decided to end her mar…

Jul 22, 2023
Relief for Kenyan Woman Facing Death Sentence in Malaysia
Diaspora

Relief for Kenyan Woman Facing Death Sentence in Malaysia

A Kenyan woman who was found guilty of trafficking illegal substances in Malaysia has been granted a reduced sentence by the Court of Appeal.  On Thursday, July 20, the court overturned the previous ruling that had pr…

Jul 21, 2023
Come for Me, I’m Not scared: Uhuru Tells Ruto
Kenya

Come for Me, I’m Not scared: Uhuru Tells Ruto

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has condemned President William Ruto's government for harassing his family.  In a press conference held at his son's home in Karen on Friday, Mr Kenyatta claimed that his family is bein…

Jul 21, 2023
Police Rough up Journalists Covering Babu Owino's Bail Ruling
Kenya

Police Rough up Journalists Covering Babu Owino's Bail Ruling

On Friday morning, a group of journalists were roughed up when they attempted to cover the bail ruling for Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at Milimani courts.  Despite their arrival to cover the event, they were met with…

Jul 21, 2023
Raila: I Can't Talk to Ruto, He is Not to be Trusted
Kenya

Raila: I Can't Talk to Ruto, He is Not to be Trusted

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga is unwell and has taken a bed rest. Mr Odinga did not make an appearance at the anti-government protests he had organized on Wednesday and Thursday due to his condition. H…

Jul 21, 2023
Mutua to Diplomats: Be Truthful on Comments About Kenya
Kenya

Mutua to Diplomats: Be Truthful on Comments About Kenya

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has urged diplomats from other nations to be cautious when commenting on Kenya's current situation. The CS in a statement on Wednesday advised them not to be swayed by pr…

Jul 20, 2023
Babu Owino Charged With Conspiracy to Cause Chaos
Kenya

Babu Owino Charged With Conspiracy to Cause Chaos

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has refuted allegations of conspiring to commit chaos or subversive activities.   The MP was arrested on Tuesday evening and detained in several police stations before being taken to court…

Jul 20, 2023
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How Winnie Adipo Became a US Soldier After Four Rejections by KDF
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How Winnie Adipo Became a US Soldier After Four Rejections by KDF

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Winnie Adipo had a single dream: to become a military officer.  Every year, her father would take her to the annual fair in Mombasa where the colourful rides, tantalizing smells, a…

Jul 20, 2023
Maina Njenga Arrested in Night Raid, Says Lawyer
Kenya

Maina Njenga Arrested in Night Raid, Says Lawyer

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga was on Wednesday night arrested by a group of 50 police officers who raided his Kiserian home.  His lawyer Ndegwa Njiru revealed that Njenga was taken into custody without being info…

Jul 20, 2023
Confusion Over CS Mutua Senegal Visa Deal
Kenya

Confusion Over CS Mutua Senegal Visa Deal

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Monday, July 17, announced that Kenya has reached an agreement with Senegal for visa-free travel.  The deal was struck after a consultative meeting between the Kenyan…

Jul 19, 2023
Raila, Azimio Bigwigs Missing in Action as Protests Rage
Kenya

Raila, Azimio Bigwigs Missing in Action as Protests Rage

As police confront protesters across the country, Azimio Leader Raila Odinga and other top Azimio bigwigs are nowhere to be found.  Even MPs who are usually aware of Raila's itinerary are in the dark about his whereab…

Jul 19, 2023
Private Guards Take Over at Mama Ngina Kenyatta's Muthaiga Home
Kenya

Private Guards Take Over at Mama Ngina Kenyatta's Muthaiga Home

The residence of former first lady Mama Ngina in Nairobi's Muthaiga estate is now being guarded by private security personnel after her official security was withdrawn on Tuesday.  A local company has deployed a dozen…

Jul 19, 2023
Raila's Bodyguard Abducted by Plaincloth Cops, Says Etale
Kenya

Raila's Bodyguard Abducted by Plaincloth Cops, Says Etale

Azimio leader Raila Odinga's bodyguard Maurice Ogeta has reportedly been abducted by individuals believed to be police officers.  According to ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale, the officers clad in plain cl…

Jul 19, 2023
Kenyan Arrested for Trafficking Over 2kg of Cocaine at Vietnam Airport
Diaspora

Kenyan Arrested for Trafficking Over 2kg of Cocaine at Vietnam Airport

A Kenyan woman has been arrested at the Tan Son Nhat airport in Vietnam with 2.3 kilograms of cocaine.  The woman managed to avoid detection at three airports including the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairo…

Jul 18, 2023
Mama Ngina Security Detail Withdrawn
Kenya

Mama Ngina Security Detail Withdrawn

The official security detail of former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta has been withdrawn.  According to sources, the officers stationed at her homes in Gatundu and Muthaiga were at 5 pm on Tuesday ordered to report to…

Jul 18, 2023
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