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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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Ruto Will Not Bend to Azimio's Threats and Blackmail, Says Kidero
Kenya

Ruto Will Not Bend to Azimio's Threats and Blackmail, Says Kidero

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero says President William Ruto will not bow to the opposition's demands to annul the Finance Act 2023.  During an interview on K24 TV on Wednesday morning, Kidero defended the additional tax…

Jul 5, 2023
UK and Italy Partner to Tackle Immigration Across the Mediterranean
Immigration

UK and Italy Partner to Tackle Immigration Across the Mediterranean

The UK and Italy have joined forces to tackle the growing number of migrants making the journey across the Mediterranean.  This partnership, modelled after the existing agreement between the UK and France, intends to…

Jul 4, 2023
Kenyans in the US Launch a Posh Estate in Nairobi
Diaspora

Kenyans in the US Launch a Posh Estate in Nairobi

A group of around 300 Kenyans residing in the US has launched a multi-million housing project in Nairobi. This 87-unit complex, dubbed Kitisuru Amani, is situated in the picturesque Nairobi suburb bordering Kiambu cou…

Jul 4, 2023
US Ambassador Meg Whitman: Why Finance Act Will Attract American Investors
Business

US Ambassador Meg Whitman: Why Finance Act Will Attract American Investors

United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman on Monday, June 3, lauded the Finance Act 2023 during a celebration to commemorate the 247th anniversary of the United States' independence at her residence along Kyuna Ro…

Jul 4, 2023
Senate Condemns Inhumane Living Conditions in 'Cult-Lke' Kisumu Church
Kenya

Senate Condemns Inhumane Living Conditions in 'Cult-Lke' Kisumu Church

The Senate's Ad hoc committee on the Proliferation of Religious Organization has criticized the inhuman conditions in which sick individuals are being held at the Coptic Holy Ghost Church in Kisumu.  The committee hea…

Jul 4, 2023
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Murkomen Rolls Out Mandatory Installation of Cameras in All Matatus, School Buses in Kenya
Kenya

Murkomen Rolls Out Mandatory Installation of Cameras in All Matatus, School Buses in Kenya

The National government has announced fresh steps to curb the rising cases of road accidents across the country.  On Tuesday, Transport CS announced that school buses and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) must be outfitt…

Jul 4, 2023
Raila Odinga Faults President Ruto's Policies, Calls for Protests
Kenya

Raila Odinga Faults President Ruto's Policies, Calls for Protests

Azimio's leader Raila Odinga has said the opposition is willing to take to the streets to address the woes bedevilling the country.   He asserted that the Kenya Kwanza regime is plagued with corruption and misuse of p…

Jul 4, 2023
Sakaja Allocated Sh290 Million for Governor's Residence
Kenya

Sakaja Allocated Sh290 Million for Governor's Residence

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has had a shift in perspective over the official governor's residence.  Included in the Nairobi City County Appropriation Bill 2023 is an allocation of Sh290 million for the Governor's…

Jul 3, 2023
50 CASs Were Too Much - Mutahi Ngunyi
Kenya

50 CASs Were Too Much - Mutahi Ngunyi

Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has weighed in on the High Court's Monday ruling that deemed the appointment of 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries unconstitutional.  The three-judge bench consisting of Justices Kanyi…

Jul 3, 2023
Migrant Workers Said to be Leaving Florida Over New Immigration Law
Immigration

Migrant Workers Said to be Leaving Florida Over New Immigration Law

A controversial Florida law that became effective on Saturday has caused an uproar among immigrant workers and their families.  The law, signed by Republican Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis in May, el…

Jul 3, 2023
Help Us Reverse Trend of Overseas Treatment for Kenyans, Ruto Says
Kenya

Help Us Reverse Trend of Overseas Treatment for Kenyans, Ruto Says

President William Ruto has called for change in the current situation where thousands of Kenyans travel abroad for medical attention.  Speaking at State House on Monday when he met the Nairobi Hospital's Board of Mana…

Jul 3, 2023
Senators Launch Probe on NHIF Scandal
Kenya

Senators Launch Probe on NHIF Scandal

The Senate Health Committee is set to launch an inquiry into the allegations that the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is being defrauded by certain healthcare providers.  This follows an outcry from the public t…

Jul 3, 2023
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Ruto Says Raila Free to Hold Demos but in Peace
Kenya

Ruto Says Raila Free to Hold Demos but in Peace

President William Ruto has said opposition leader Raila Odinga and the Azimio coalition have the freedom to organize rallies provided they uphold peace.  On Saturday, July 1, the Head of State warned that any demonstr…

Jul 2, 2023
Mudavadi Slams Court for Suspending Finance Act Implementation
Kenya

Mudavadi Slams Court for Suspending Finance Act Implementation

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has faulted the court's ruling on the Finance Act 2023.  Speaking at a Thanksgiving Ceremony for National Treasury Principal Chris Kiptoo in Elgeyo Marakwet, Mudavadi said ther…

Jul 1, 2023
Bernard Lagat: Story of Award-Winning Athlete Working as a Coach in the US
Diaspora

Bernard Lagat: Story of Award-Winning Athlete Working as a Coach in the US

Bernard Lagat, born in Kenya in 1974, is a world-renowned athlete who dominated in the 1,500 and 5,000 metres race categories.  He flew the Kenyan flag in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, earning a silver and bronze medal…

Jul 1, 2023
Second Order Suspending Finance Act Implementation Issued
Kenya

Second Order Suspending Finance Act Implementation Issued

An order was issued on Friday by the High Court, preventing the enforcement of the Finance Act 2023.  This follows an application presented by Peter Agoro, arguing that the Finance Bill 2023 was based on an illegitima…

Jul 1, 2023
Kidero's Driver, Bodyguard Among Victims of Grisly Londiani Accident
Kenya

Kidero's Driver, Bodyguard Among Victims of Grisly Londiani Accident

Trade and Investment Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) appointee Evans Kidero has released a statement after his aides were involved in the fatal accident at Londiani on Friday, June 30.  Through his communication…

Jul 1, 2023
Court Suspends Implementation of Ruto's Finance Act
Kenya

Court Suspends Implementation of Ruto's Finance Act

On Friday, June 30th, Judge Mugure Thande of the High Court issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of the Finance Act 2023.  This was in response to a petition submitted by Busia Senator Okiya Omtata…

Jun 30, 2023
MP Proposes Abolishing Law Barring Corruption Convicts From Occupying Govt Jobs
Kenya

MP Proposes Abolishing Law Barring Corruption Convicts From Occupying Govt Jobs

Anti-corruption crusaders have expressed worries with regard to the bill that Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has proposed aiming to amend the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act 2023.  On Thursday…

Jun 30, 2023
Raila Retreats to Tighten Grip on His Nyanza Backyard Amid Ruto Onslaught
Kenya

Raila Retreats to Tighten Grip on His Nyanza Backyard Amid Ruto Onslaught

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga is embarking on a two-day event in his Nyanza backyard.  Dubbed the Piny Luo Extravaganza, the gathering includes the unveiling of a new council of elders' chairman and ha…

Jun 30, 2023
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