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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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Embu Governor Mbarire on the Spot Over Missing Millions
Kenya

Embu Governor Mbarire on the Spot Over Missing Millions

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire is facing scrutiny over the alleged misuse of Sh184 million at the Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited.  The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on Monday…

Jul 18, 2023
New Delhi Court Renews Search for Indians Linked to Ruto’s Presidential Campaign
Kenya

New Delhi Court Renews Search for Indians Linked to Ruto’s Presidential Campaign

This week, there was a court case in India concerning the disappearance of two Indians in Kenya before the 2022 general elections.  Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and Zaid Sami Kidwai were accompanied by their driver, Nicodemus…

Jul 18, 2023
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o Undergoes Major Surgery
Kenya

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o Undergoes Major Surgery

On July 17th, Governor Anyang' Nyong'o of Kisumu announced that he had undergone a successful spinal surgery at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu.  The governor was admitted on July 1…

Jul 18, 2023
Raila, Uhuru Given 10 Days to Respond to Mass Protest Case
Kenya

Raila, Uhuru Given 10 Days to Respond to Mass Protest Case

Azimio leader Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta have been given 10 days to respond to allegations of sponsoring a wave of violent protests.  The case filed by Martin Gitau has been certified as urgent b…

Jul 17, 2023
Raila, Kalonzo Security Withdrawn, Says Jeremiah Kioni
Kenya

Raila, Kalonzo Security Withdrawn, Says Jeremiah Kioni

Embattled Jubilee Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has revealed that security details for Azimio la Umoja leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka have been withdrawn.  Kioni said on Monday that the move is a politica…

Jul 17, 2023
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Inflation Continues to Impact Diaspora Inflows
Diaspora

Inflation Continues to Impact Diaspora Inflows

The Central Bank of Kenya on Monday released their weekly report which showed a decline in diaspora remittances to Kenya in June 2023.  The figure dropped to $345.9 million (Sh49 billion) from $352.1 million (Sh49.9 b…

Jul 17, 2023
Mary Wanyoyi Chebukati Sworn in as CRA Chairperson
Kenya

Mary Wanyoyi Chebukati Sworn in as CRA Chairperson

Mary Wanyonyi Chebukati has been sworn in as chairperson of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA). She was sworn in by Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday, July 17 at Supreme Court buildings. This is after Presi…

Jul 17, 2023
Karua, Ndii Clash Over Claims Ruto Funded Linda Katiba
Kenya

Karua, Ndii Clash Over Claims Ruto Funded Linda Katiba

Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has sparred with David Ndii over the latter's assertions that President William Ruto had funded the Linda Katiba movement prior to the 2022 general election.  Linda Katiba Forum wa…

Jul 17, 2023
Woman, 58, Detained at JKIA for Carrying Doping Substance
Kenya

Woman, 58, Detained at JKIA for Carrying Doping Substance

Police are questioning a woman who was found in possession of a doping substance at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The lady had just arrived from Mumbai when her luggage was searched and a variety of medications…

Jul 17, 2023
We've No Apologies for Working With Ruto, ODM Rebel MPs Tell Raila
Kenya

We've No Apologies for Working With Ruto, ODM Rebel MPs Tell Raila

Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has said Nyanza leaders should not apologize to ODM leader Raila Odinga for collaborating with the government.  Speaking on Saturday during the homecoming ceremony of Interior PS Raymond Omo…

Jul 16, 2023
Kenya Ranked Among Top Destinations Worldwide by UK Citizens
Kenya

Kenya Ranked Among Top Destinations Worldwide by UK Citizens

Kenya has recently been voted up to the seventh spot among other popular vacation spots by British Citizens, according to the Telegraph Travel Awards.  In the past, its position on the list has been variable, dropping…

Jul 16, 2023
Ruto Reiterates Call for Financial Mechanism That's Fair to All
Kenya

Ruto Reiterates Call for Financial Mechanism That's Fair to All

President Ruto has reiterated the need for a more unbiased financing architecture.  Speaking on Sunday during the African Union 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting at the UN Office in Gigiri, Nairobi, President Ruto pro…

Jul 16, 2023
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Over 10 Presidents Jet into Kenya to Attend AU Meeting
Kenya

Over 10 Presidents Jet into Kenya to Attend AU Meeting

On the night of Saturday, July 15, President William Ruto welcomed ten African Presidents to Kenya for the fifth mid-year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, Regional Communities and Regional Mechanisms. The He…

Jul 16, 2023
Kenya Kwanza MPs Say Big No to Handshake, Plot to Counter Demos
Kenya

Kenya Kwanza MPs Say Big No to Handshake, Plot to Counter Demos

Kenya Kwanza leaders held a meeting at State House in Nairobi on Saturday where they negated a truce between President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.  They acknowledged that the handshake in 2018 had cau…

Jul 16, 2023
ODM Leaders Now Dare President Ruto to Arrest Raila Over Anti-Govt Demos
Kenya

ODM Leaders Now Dare President Ruto to Arrest Raila Over Anti-Govt Demos

A section of ODM politicians have dared President William Ruto to arrest opposition leader Raila Odinga over his demands for countrywide demonstrations against the government.  At a rally in Kisumu East constituency o…

Jul 15, 2023
Kalonzo, Karua Rally Supporters to Turn up in Large Numbers for Next Anti-Gov't Demos
Kenya

Kalonzo, Karua Rally Supporters to Turn up in Large Numbers for Next Anti-Gov't Demos

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition followers to turn up in large numbers for the planned protests next week.  Speaking after visiting those who sustained injuries during t…

Jul 15, 2023
New Efforts to Bring Raila, Ruto to the Negotiation Table
Kenya

New Efforts to Bring Raila, Ruto to the Negotiation Table

As the intensity of this week's demonstrations begins to wane, many foreign and local figures as well as spiritual leaders are doing their utmost to encourage President William Ruto and Raila Odinga to come to the neg…

Jul 15, 2023
Most Common Reasons Why Kenyans Get Deported From the US
Immigration

Most Common Reasons Why Kenyans Get Deported From the US

Many Kenyans choose to relocate abroad for varied reasons, such as seeking better job prospects, education, or medical treatment.  Abiding by the rules and regulations of the host country is paramount when living outs…

Jul 14, 2023
I Have Made Millions From Content Creation in the UK, Says Shorn Arwa
Diaspora

I Have Made Millions From Content Creation in the UK, Says Shorn Arwa

UK-based Kenyan content creator Shorn Arwa claims that she has raked in millions of shillings from content creation since relocating to the UK.  Through an Instagram post on Friday, July 14, Arwa expressed joy that he…

Jul 14, 2023
UN Faults Ruto's Gov't Over Police Brutality During Protests
Kenya

UN Faults Ruto's Gov't Over Police Brutality During Protests

The UN Human Rights Office has called for investigations into the police brutality reported during the recent Azimio protests. Speaking on Friday, spokesperson Jeremy Laurence reported that 23 people died and dozens s…

Jul 14, 2023
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