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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.

9,342 articles

Immigration

UK Set to Increase Fees for Migrants' Visa Applications

The British government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an initiative to boost funding for public sector wage increases. The trend will be achieved by raising fees for visa applications and the immigra…

Jul 14, 2023

Kenya

Stop Comparing Jaramogi With Raila, Miguna Miguna Tells Kenyans

Lawyer Miguna Miguna has warned Kenyans not to draw parallels between the first vice president of Kenya Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and his son and Azimio leader Raila Odinga. According to Miguna, the only link between th…

Jul 14, 2023

Kenya

Kenya Seeks Deportation of British Terror Convict Germaine Grant

The Kenyan government is seeking the assistance of the Mombasa High Court to secure the deportation of Germaine John Grant to his home country upon the completion of his 13-year prison term. The Director of Public Pr…

Jul 14, 2023

Kenya

Prepare for Third Wave of Protests, Raila Tells President Ruto

Azimio leader Raila Odinga announced on Thursday, July 13, 2023, that he would lead a third wave of protests against the government despite cancelling his planned rally at Kamukunji. He spoke to the press at the Jara…

Jul 13, 2023

Kenya

I'm the Custodian of 'Government Shares' Book - Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has crowned himself the custodian of the "government shares" in President William Ruto's government. The DP made the statement in reference to the developments that await the countie…

Jul 13, 2023

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Kenya

Meru To Import Endangered Rhinos and Bongos From the US

The Meru Bongo and Rhino Conservation Trust (MBRCT) has been granted a license from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to import endangered rhinos and bongos from the Florida Rare Species Conservatory Foundation in the…

Jul 13, 2023

Kenya

CS Murkomen Allows Matatus Back on Nairobi Expressway

The government has lifted the suspension of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) from using the Nairobi Expressway. A year ago, PSVs with more than seven occupants were not allowed to use the Expressway due to safety incid…

Jul 13, 2023

Diaspora

Kenya Offers Options to Investors in London

Kenya has initiated talks with potential investors in London before deciding on which debt instrument to issue, ranging from a Eurobond to a Shariah-compliant Sukuk, or the Japanese Samurai bonds. Sources report that…

Jul 12, 2023

Diaspora

Chinese Scholarships Make Kenyan Students' Overseas Dreams Come True

Tyson Wachira Kinuthia had always wanted to better his prospects through education. He had sent in many applications to study abroad but to no avail. Eventually, his luck changed and he secured a chance to pursue his…

Jul 12, 2023

Kenya

Raila Calls off Kamukunji Rally, Asks Ruto to Address Real Issues

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has declared he will not back down from protests until President William Ruto addresses the issues at hand. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Mr Odinga announced the cancellation of th…

Jul 12, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan Priest Arrested in Jamaica

A 39-year-old Kenyan cleric was on Tuesday, July 11, arrested by Jamaican law enforcement officers who accused him of four criminal offences. According to the Jamaica Gleaner's report, the priest, a parishioner at a…

Jul 12, 2023

Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Deported From the US Over Video on Her Phone

A Kenyan woman was deported to Kenya after the US authorities discovered a video of her working in the country despite having a visiting visa. On a Brad Show Live episode hosted by lawyer Brad Bernstein on Tuesday, J…

Jul 11, 2023

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Kenya

Politicians to Pay Sh100,000 to Hold Rallies at Kamukunji Grounds

Political rallies and religious gatherings at Nairobi's popular Kamukunji Grounds are not bringing in revenue for the county government. This has been disclosed by Charles Kerich, the County Executive Committee Membe…

Jul 11, 2023

Diaspora

Kenya Government Announces Nursing Jobs in Saudi Arabia With Lucrative Salaries

The Ministry of Labour has issued a call for the recruitment of trained health professionals in Saudi Arabia. The open positions are in the medical field, including nursing, surgery, adult intensive care unit, pediat…

Jul 11, 2023

Kenya

I've Been Offered Sh200 Million to Drop Finance Act petition – Omtatah

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has now claimed that he has been offered Sh200 million to withdraw his petition against the Finance Act 2023. He made the statement at the People's Anti-Corruption Summit held at Ufungaman…

Jul 11, 2023

Kenya

Cracks Emerge in Raila Odinga's Inner Circle as President Ruto Brigade Intensifies Onslaught

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga is having a difficult time as his main aides are becoming divided and his adversaries are intensifying their political onslaught in his Nyanza region. As Interior…

Jul 11, 2023

Kenya

Former Cabinet Secretary Munya to Lead Azimio Protests in Mt Kenya East

Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has declared his intention to lead protests in the Mt Kenya East region starting Wednesday. During a conversation with Meru FM on Monday night, the former CS affirmed…

Jul 11, 2023

Diaspora

Christine Wawira: Navigating Life in the US While Keeping My Kenyan Roots Alive

At the outset of her acting career, Christine Wawira Njagi chose to go by a stage name after she felt her name was too difficult to pronounce. She decided to look up Arabic names and eventually decided on Naila, whic…

Jul 10, 2023

Kenya

Iran President to Meet Ruto on Tuesday in 3-Day Africa Tour

President William Ruto will on Tuesday host Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the State House in Nairobi for a three-day visit to Africa. The purpose of his trip is to broaden the scope of Iran’s export markets and…

Jul 10, 2023

Diaspora

Finland Education Scam: Parents Storm Uasin Gishu County Offices for Refund

On Monday, July 10, outraged parents who were scammed in Uasin Gishu County over a Finland education program had to resort to storming the county offices, demanding to be refunded the money they paid. Police were dis…

Jul 10, 2023