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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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Allow Me to Fix Uhuru's Economic Mess, President Ruto Tells Azimio MPs
Kenya

Allow Me to Fix Uhuru's Economic Mess, President Ruto Tells Azimio MPs

President William Ruto has implored Members of Parliament to pass the contentious Finance Bill 2023 in a bid to enable his government to raise money to tackle the economic struggles facing the nation.  At a prayer ser…

Jun 19, 2023
One Million Kenyans Need to Work Abroad, Says President Ruto
Kenya

One Million Kenyans Need to Work Abroad, Says President Ruto

The President has said that one million Kenyans should seek employment abroad to expand the economy.  Speaking in Kakamega during a Church service on Sunday, the Head of State pointed out that the influx of dollars wo…

Jun 18, 2023
They Got a Better Deal, CS Bore Responds to Clash With Gatanga MP Over Karen Home
Kenya

They Got a Better Deal, CS Bore Responds to Clash With Gatanga MP Over Karen Home

Labour Cabinet Secretary (CS) Florence Bore has come forward to dispute the allegation that she has unlawfully occupied Gatanga MP Edward Muriu's home in Karen's Amara Ridge.  In a statement, she asserted having negot…

Jun 18, 2023
CS Alfred Mutua Seals Deal to Export Computers Built in Kenya to Barbados
Kenya

CS Alfred Mutua Seals Deal to Export Computers Built in Kenya to Barbados

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Sunday, June 18, announced that he had inked an agreement with Barbados to export computers manufactured in Kenya.  In a statement, the CS said the accord was one of s…

Jun 18, 2023
Several GSU Officers Injured in Suspected al-Shabaab Attack in Lamu
Kenya

Several GSU Officers Injured in Suspected al-Shabaab Attack in Lamu

An armoured personnel carrier (APC) on Sunday morning ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted on the road by Al-Shabaab militants at Mlima wa Faru, situated between Pandanguo and W…

Jun 18, 2023
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Mt Kenya Stands to Reap Big From Finance Bill 2023, Says Gachagua
Kenya

Mt Kenya Stands to Reap Big From Finance Bill 2023, Says Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the Mount Kenya region stands to reap big from the proposals fronted in the 2023 Finance Bill.  Speaking during a Farmers Field Day in Githunguri, Kiambu County on Saturday, June…

Jun 18, 2023
Showdown Looms in Kakamega Ahead of Ruto's Visit
Kenya

Showdown Looms in Kakamega Ahead of Ruto's Visit

A potential showdown is on the horizon in Western Kenya as President William Ruto prepares to make an appearance in Kakamega County on Sunday for a Thanksgiving service.  It appears that members of the Kenya Kwanza co…

Jun 17, 2023
CS, MP Embroiled in Tussle Over Palatial Karen Home
Kenya

CS, MP Embroiled in Tussle Over Palatial Karen Home

Police on Friday, June 17, intervened in a high-profile dispute between a recently elected Member of Parliament and a Cabinet Secretary.  The MP alleged that the CS sitting in President William Ruto's administration h…

Jun 17, 2023
Labour Ministry to Ensure Safety of Domestic Workers Abroad
Diaspora

Labour Ministry to Ensure Safety of Domestic Workers Abroad

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has said that its staff are devoted to making sure Kenyan domestic workers abroad are safe.  Deputy Labour Commissioner Bonaya Kase remarked that through the National Emplo…

Jun 17, 2023
Kenyans Abroad to Buy Bonds Via Mobile Phones in a Month
Diaspora

Kenyans Abroad to Buy Bonds Via Mobile Phones in a Month

Kenya is set to introduce an electronic over-the-counter trading platform for Treasury bills and bonds, as announced by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).  Outgoing CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge stated that the new Centr…

Jun 16, 2023
We Won't Take Blame for Handshake Regime Budget, Says Gachagua
Kenya

We Won't Take Blame for Handshake Regime Budget, Says Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that Ruto's government will not take the blame for the negative ripple effect of the former administration's budget.  He stated that the funds they have been using until the…

Jun 16, 2023
Thousands Throng Nairobi Security Firm to Fill Up 150 Vacancies
Kenya

Thousands Throng Nairobi Security Firm to Fill Up 150 Vacancies

Thousands of Kenyans on Friday thronged the office of a prominent security firm in the country for job interviews.  The firm had publicized 150 job openings in positions including Courier clerks, controllers, Customer…

Jun 16, 2023
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Kenyan Students With Impressive Project Win Sh1.1M in Israel
Diaspora

Kenyan Students With Impressive Project Win Sh1.1M in Israel

A team of Kenyan students has won a Sh 1.1 million grant after presenting a remarkable project at a competition in Israel.  According to a statement issued by Israel Embassy in Kenya on Friday, June 16, the Kenyan stu…

Jun 16, 2023
Ahmednasir to Ruto: Tax Collection is Fine But Kenyans Need Accountability
Kenya

Ahmednasir to Ruto: Tax Collection is Fine But Kenyans Need Accountability

City Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has told President William Ruto that what Kenyans desire the most is accountability.  On Friday, the flamboyant lawyer said the National Assembly has given President Ruto the budget he…

Jun 16, 2023
Karua's Message to Wamuchomba After Voting Against Finance Bill
Kenya

Karua's Message to Wamuchomba After Voting Against Finance Bill

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has praised Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba for disregarding her party's stance and voting against the proposed Finance Bill 2023.  Karua hailed the legislator for echoing the opinions…

Jun 16, 2023
I'm Keen to Create Jobs for Youths, Ruto Tells Diaspora
Diaspora

I'm Keen to Create Jobs for Youths, Ruto Tells Diaspora

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans abroad that his government is determined to provide jobs for the youth. At a gathering of Kenyans in Geneva, Switzerland, the head of state declared that he is also devoted t…

Jun 16, 2023
Queensland Health in Australia Honours Kenyan Doctor for Remarkable Contribution
Diaspora

Queensland Health in Australia Honours Kenyan Doctor for Remarkable Contribution

Dr Nchafatso Gikenyi Obonyo was on Wednesday, June 14, honoured by Queensland Health in Australia in appreciation of his remarkable contribution to the health sector.  The distinguished Kenyan was recognized for his i…

Jun 15, 2023
I'm Still in Azimio, I Took Oath to Serve All Kenyans - Passaris
Kenya

I'm Still in Azimio, I Took Oath to Serve All Kenyans - Passaris

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris on Wednesday held firm in her decision to support the Finance Bill 2023 despite it being contrary to Raila Odinga's command.  On Thursday, a section of Azimio MPs walked ou…

Jun 15, 2023
Man Jailed for Stealing Money From Missing Kenyan Girlfriend in the US
Diaspora

Man Jailed for Stealing Money From Missing Kenyan Girlfriend in the US

Nathan Hightman, the ex-boyfriend of Irene Gakwa, was on Wednesday, June 14 sentenced to six years in Prison.  Hightman pleaded guilty to stealing and misusing Gakwa's credit card which was presented as evidence in th…

Jun 15, 2023
Key Highlights of Ruto's First Budget Statement
Kenya

Key Highlights of Ruto's First Budget Statement

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u is set to read the 2023/2024 budget statement.  This year's total budget amounts to Sh3.6 trillion, which is more than the Sh3.31 trillion from the prior year. Educa…

Jun 15, 2023
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