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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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Nairobi Expressway to be Closed Over the Weekend
Kenya

Nairobi Expressway to be Closed Over the Weekend

Moja Expressway Company on Monday, June 26, announced that the 27-kilometre Nairobi Expressway will be shut down for 16 hours, beginning on Saturday, July 1 at 10:00 pm and ending on Sunday, July 2 at 4:00 pm.  “Pleas…

Jun 26, 2023
Ruto Recalls Ambassador Judy Wakhungu from France
Kenya

Ruto Recalls Ambassador Judy Wakhungu from France

President William Ruto on Monday, June 26, recalled France's ambassador Judy Wakhungu. A source from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs briefed that the decision was reached after consultation with the apex…

Jun 26, 2023
President Ruto Signs Finance Bill Into Law
Kenya

President Ruto Signs Finance Bill Into Law

President William Ruto on Monday assented to the Finance Bill 2023, after the National Assembly voted in favour of the proposed tax measures aimed at raising the Sh3.6 trillion budget. The Finance Bill is the first bu…

Jun 26, 2023
Boda Boda Riders to Have Dedicated Hospitals in New Reforms
Kenya

Boda Boda Riders to Have Dedicated Hospitals in New Reforms

Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha has said that the Ministry of Health is taking steps to upgrade the dedicated hospitals for boda-boda riders.  At the launch of BodaBoda Care on Monday, the CS highlighted the importan…

Jun 26, 2023
Kenyan Artist Takes His Enchanting Murals Across the World
Diaspora

Kenyan Artist Takes His Enchanting Murals Across the World

Kenyan artist Bhupi Jethwa, alias WiseTwo, has spread his art from Nairobi streets to fifteen more countries around the world.  His journey began in 2012 when he began decorating walls and buildings with graffiti in K…

Jun 25, 2023
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Debt Crisis: Ndii Says Azimio Wants Kenya to Go Zambian Way
Kenya

Debt Crisis: Ndii Says Azimio Wants Kenya to Go Zambian Way

President William Ruto's economic advisor David Ndii has said the Opposition is obstructing Kenya Kwanza’s efforts to tackle the nation's debt crisis.  Ndii claimed that the Opposition, who have voiced their intent to…

Jun 25, 2023
I Have Cleared all Counties' Arrears, Says President Ruto
Kenya

I Have Cleared all Counties' Arrears, Says President Ruto

President William Ruto has affirmed that his government is proceeding to a new financial year with no debts to counties.  Speaking at an interdenominational service in Kajiado Central on Sunday, June 25, the President…

Jun 25, 2023
Ruto's Four Point Plan on Reducing Cost of Living
Kenya

Ruto's Four Point Plan on Reducing Cost of Living

President William Ruto has unveiled a four-point strategy to reduce the high cost of living.  Speaking during an interdenominational service in Kajiado on Sunday, the Head of State said he will first work to tackle th…

Jun 25, 2023
President Ruto Sustains the Push for a New Order in Global Finance
Kenya

President Ruto Sustains the Push for a New Order in Global Finance

President William Ruto has been vocal in advocating for a new financial system and a shift in climate change financing.  At the New Global Financial Pact Summit taking place in Paris, France, the Head of State has pro…

Jun 24, 2023
Raila Attends Round Table Discussion With World Leaders on Ensuring Fair Elections
Kenya

Raila Attends Round Table Discussion With World Leaders on Ensuring Fair Elections

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Friday, June 2023, tasked with helping global opposition leaders create strategies to protect votes during elections.  Accompanied by former Prime Minister of Lesotho Moeketsi…

Jun 24, 2023
Finance Bill Battle Far From Over, Raila Troops Warn Kenya Kwanza
Kenya

Finance Bill Battle Far From Over, Raila Troops Warn Kenya Kwanza

Leaders allied to Azimio One Kenya Coalition have maintained that the battle over the Finance Bill 2023 is not yet finished.  The coalition plans to explore other options to dispute the Finance Bill 2023, which the ou…

Jun 24, 2023
Police Lob Teargas as UDA Delegates Clash in Mombasa Meeting
Kenya

Police Lob Teargas as UDA Delegates Clash in Mombasa Meeting

Police on Saturday had to lob teargas to disperse supporters of Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and EALA MP Hassan Omar when they clashed at a UDA Mombasa delegates meeting at the Government Training Institute (GTI) Mombasa. Th…

Jun 24, 2023
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Germany Woos Foreign Workers With New Immigration Rules
Diaspora

Germany Woos Foreign Workers With New Immigration Rules

On Friday, the German parliament passed legislation that makes it easier for skilled workers to immigrate to Germany.  This comes at a time the European country is facing a shortage of workers in various sectors inclu…

Jun 24, 2023
Government Seeks Investors to Build New JKIA Terminal
Kenya

Government Seeks Investors to Build New JKIA Terminal

The Kenyan government is making strides to upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) before 2027.  The Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that the government will start inviting investo…

Jun 24, 2023
Supreme Court Allows Biden Administration to Limit Immigration Arrests
Diaspora

Supreme Court Allows Biden Administration to Limit Immigration Arrests

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favour of the Biden administration, allowing them to revise regulations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prioritize deportation efforts on those with severe crimina…

Jun 23, 2023
Ruto Most Eloquent Orator in Kenya - Duale Says After Paris Cheers
Kenya

Ruto Most Eloquent Orator in Kenya - Duale Says After Paris Cheers

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Friday had nothing but praise for President William Ruto, hailing him as the greatest orator the nation has ever had.  Duale's assertions came after President Ruto received enth…

Jun 23, 2023
God is Punishing You Through Ruto, Kitui MP Tells Locals
Kenya

God is Punishing You Through Ruto, Kitui MP Tells Locals

After the National Assembly passed the finance bill 2023, Members of Parliament from Kitui affiliated to Azimio coalition have asked Kenyans to brace for tougher times.  Speaking in the Nguutani market after attending…

Jun 23, 2023
Seven Suspects Arrested With Sh96.3 Million Cocaine in Nairobi
Kenya

Seven Suspects Arrested With Sh96.3 Million Cocaine in Nairobi

Seven suspects, including two Indian and Pakistani nationals, were arrested by the police with cocaine worth Sh96.3 million recovered from them in Nairobi.  Additionally, 1.2 tons of ketamine valued at Sh 25 million w…

Jun 23, 2023
Two Kenyan Women Arrested in India With Cocaine Worth Sh510 Million
Diaspora

Two Kenyan Women Arrested in India With Cocaine Worth Sh510 Million

Two Kenyan women have been apprehended by Delhi Customs officers in India for attempting to smuggle in cocaine worth Sh510 million.  On Thursday, the authorities declared that they had arrested an unnamed woman, who c…

Jun 23, 2023
We Don't Have Jobs for You, Gachagua Tells Graduates
Kenya

We Don't Have Jobs for You, Gachagua Tells Graduates

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned university graduates that the government does not have jobs for them.  Speaking at a graduation ceremony at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology on Friday…

Jun 23, 2023
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