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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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Drunk Drivers Should Work in Morgue as Punishment, Nairobi MCA Suggests
Kenya

Drunk Drivers Should Work in Morgue as Punishment, Nairobi MCA Suggests

Kahawa West Ward representative Clement Kamaru has proposed a motion that will seek to ensure anyone caught driving while drunk serves a punishment that entails working for a whole day in any of the city mortuaries in…

Jun 22, 2023
I Deserve to be Celebrated for Accomplishing A Lot As a School Dropout, Says Oscar Sudi
Kenya

I Deserve to be Celebrated for Accomplishing A Lot As a School Dropout, Says Oscar Sudi

Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi has responded to claims that he dropped out of school at Standard Seven.   Sudi disputed the assertions a day after a long court hearing during which the investigating officer claimed to have vi…

Jun 22, 2023
MPs Pass Finance Bill, 2023
Kenya

MPs Pass Finance Bill, 2023

On Wednesday night, Members of Parliament passed the proposed Finance Bill, 2023 after a third reading by the National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee chairman, Kuria Kimani.  The Bill now awaits Pres…

Jun 22, 2023
I Did Not See Babu Owino With Gun, Says DJ Evolve
Kenya

I Did Not See Babu Owino With Gun, Says DJ Evolve

Felix Orinda, alias DJ Evolve, testified in a Nairobi court that he did not witness Embakasi East MP Babu Owino (Paul Ongili) holding a gun at a local club on the day he was shot.  Orinda informed the Milimani Senior…

Jun 22, 2023
Let's Meet at Kamukunji on Tuesday, Azimio Tells Supporters
Kenya

Let's Meet at Kamukunji on Tuesday, Azimio Tells Supporters

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has called his supporters to show up in large numbers for a consultation meeting next Tuesday to decide the next course of action in response to the approval of the controversial Finance Bil…

Jun 22, 2023
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NHIF Heist: Whistle-blower Claims Life in Danger
Kenya

NHIF Heist: Whistle-blower Claims Life in Danger

Mr Salesio Thuranira is fearing for his life after receiving threats for exposing hospitals using the national insurance scheme to scam elderly patients with arthritis, causing some to be maimed and others to be charg…

Jun 22, 2023
Showdown Looms as Raila, Malala Set to Hold Parallel Meetings in Homa Bay
Kenya

Showdown Looms as Raila, Malala Set to Hold Parallel Meetings in Homa Bay

Homa Bay County will on June 30, witness two separate political meetings of UDA and ODM party bigwigs. ODM leader Raila Odinga will inaugurate projects financed by the Homa Bay government, while UDA Secretary General…

Jun 21, 2023
Ruto's Presidential Escort Team Injured as Car Overturns in Naivasha
Kenya

Ruto's Presidential Escort Team Injured as Car Overturns in Naivasha

At least four members of President William Ruto's escort team were injured after their official car rolled in Naivasha. According to the police, the accident took place on Mlima Nugu, located on the Moi South Lake roa…

Jun 21, 2023
Ruto Aide Reads Riot Act to Public Servants Over Corruption
Kenya

Ruto Aide Reads Riot Act to Public Servants Over Corruption

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has made it clear that public officials will be held accountable for corruption in their area of work.  Koskei affirmed that there will be no exceptions to this stern rule and that…

Jun 21, 2023
Cabinet Secretary Bore Vacates Controversial Karen Home
Kenya

Cabinet Secretary Bore Vacates Controversial Karen Home

Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore has reportedly vacated the controversial Karen home on Monday. On Wednesday,. A press visit to the house revealed that it was indeed empty.  On Tuesday,  Amara Manco Villa, the a…

Jun 21, 2023
I Was Sidelined During Ruto's Visit in Githunguri - Wamuchomba
Kenya

I Was Sidelined During Ruto's Visit in Githunguri - Wamuchomba

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba now claims she is being sidelined by President William Ruto's administration.  In a statement issued on Wednesday, the lawmaker lamented the prevalence of male domination in Kenyan pol…

Jun 21, 2023
Diaspora Alliance Lauds PS Roseline Njogu's Efforts to Promote Welfare of Kenyans Abroad
Diaspora

Diaspora Alliance Lauds PS Roseline Njogu's Efforts to Promote Welfare of Kenyans Abroad

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) diaspora movement, represented by its leader Danson Mukile, has lauded the work of the State Department for Diaspora Affairs which was recently established to protect and promote t…

Jun 20, 2023
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CS Wafula Reveals How Small Hospitals Swindle NHIF Funds
Kenya

CS Wafula Reveals How Small Hospitals Swindle NHIF Funds

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Wafula has maintained that she will do all she can to restore sanity in the health sector.  Speaking during a high-level meeting on health financing on Tuesday, the health CS exposed how…

Jun 20, 2023
Shock as Matatu Drivers Fail NTSA Refresher Licence Renewal Test
Kenya

Shock as Matatu Drivers Fail NTSA Refresher Licence Renewal Test

Statistics from mandatory tests administered by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to public service vehicle drivers seeking to renew their licences have been quite worrying.  Of the 302 drivers tested…

Jun 20, 2023
Moses Kuria Unfit to Hold Office, Opposition Says
Kenya

Moses Kuria Unfit to Hold Office, Opposition Says

The Opposition has called on Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria to step down from his post.  Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged the Senate to determine Kuria as being unfit to serve in such a prominent position…

Jun 20, 2023
State Can't Shun Advertising With Media Houses: Gachagua Tells Off CS Kuria
Kenya

State Can't Shun Advertising With Media Houses: Gachagua Tells Off CS Kuria

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised Trade CS Moses Kuria over his comments to stop advertising with certain media outlets.  Gachagua stated that the government will allow the media to continue performing…

Jun 19, 2023
Gachagua Defends President Ruto's Foreign Trips
Kenya

Gachagua Defends President Ruto's Foreign Trips

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended President William Ruto's foreign trips, which have reportedly cost taxpayers more than his predecessor in the same period.  Gachagua reasoned that the reports overlooked…

Jun 19, 2023
Seven Arrested Over Possession of Bhang in Nairobi
Kenya

Seven Arrested Over Possession of Bhang in Nairobi

Sleuths from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) apprehended seven suspects over the weekend for being in possession of narcotic drugs.  The suspects were nabbed in Nairobi based on an informant's tip-off…

Jun 19, 2023
Diaspora Kenyans to PS Njogu: Stop Engaging Cons to Represent Us
Diaspora

Diaspora Kenyans to PS Njogu: Stop Engaging Cons to Represent Us

Kenyans living in the Diaspora have accused the Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Ministry of dealing with 'cons' based in Nairobi on matters concerning them.  In a heated discussion on Twitter between the Principal Secret…

Jun 19, 2023
Kenya to Enjoy Duty-free Access to EU Market in New Partnership
Kenya

Kenya to Enjoy Duty-free Access to EU Market in New Partnership

Kenyan businesses will now have the privilege of duty and quota-free access to the European market, thanks to the Economic Partnership Agreement that was inked between the Government of Kenya and the European Union at…

Jun 19, 2023
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