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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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I Spent Sh58.6 Million on DJ Evolve's Bills, Babu Owino Tells Court
Kenya

I Spent Sh58.6 Million on DJ Evolve's Bills, Babu Owino Tells Court

Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili, alias Babu Owino, on Thursday, informed a Nairobi court that he has spent Sh 58.6 million to cater for the medical bills and the upkeep of DJ Evolve.  He further stated that it is a moral…

Jun 15, 2023
Finance Bill Vote Asserts Ruto's Grip on Parliament
Kenya

Finance Bill Vote Asserts Ruto's Grip on Parliament

The National Assembly's decision on the contentious Finance Bill, 2023 has revealed President William Ruto's sizable support in the house. On Wednesday, President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza alliance passed the Bill t…

Jun 15, 2023
Proposed Finance Bill Sails Through as 176 MPs Vote in Favour
Kenya

Proposed Finance Bill Sails Through as 176 MPs Vote in Favour

On Wednesday, Kenyan Parliamentarians voted in favour of the Finance Bill 2023, paving the way for it to be read a second time.  After a rigorous debate in the House, 176 MPs voted to endorse the tax regulations, with…

Jun 14, 2023
MPs Approve Late Night Sitting to Debate Finance Bill 2023
Kenya

MPs Approve Late Night Sitting to Debate Finance Bill 2023

On Wednesday, members of parliament clashed over a proposal made by the majority side to move a procedural motion to allow the House to debate the contentious Finance Bill 2023.  Speaker Moses Wetang'ula was obliged t…

Jun 14, 2023
Azimio Defeat in Finance Bill an Embarrassment - Mutahi Ngunyi
Kenya

Azimio Defeat in Finance Bill an Embarrassment - Mutahi Ngunyi

Political pundit Mutahi Ngunyi has ridiculed the Azimio coalition after Parliament voted in favour of the Finance Bill 2023 during the second reading on Wednesday.  After a spirited debate, 176 out of 257 legislators…

Jun 14, 2023
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Mackenzie Followers Faint in Court, Govt Fears they May Die in Custody
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Mackenzie Followers Faint in Court, Govt Fears they May Die in Custody

Cult leader Paul Mackenzie's devotees were on Wednesday, June 14, unable to make it to a court hearing after collapsing within the court premises. 18 people, including Mackenzie and his wife Rhodha Mumbua, were presen…

Jun 14, 2023
Huge Fire Destroys Sweeps Through Mutindwa Market in Buruburu, Nairobi
Kenya

Huge Fire Destroys Sweeps Through Mutindwa Market in Buruburu, Nairobi

Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed last night in another mysterious fire that bombarded the market stalls in Mutindwa, Buruburu. According to the locals, the blaze began in one of the stalls at around…

Jun 14, 2023
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni Hits Out at Kenyans for Claiming He Was in ICU
Kenya

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni Hits Out at Kenyans for Claiming He Was in ICU

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has refuted reports that he was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) after contracting Covid-19.  The 78-year-old President, while giving updates on his health, denied claims tha…

Jun 14, 2023
Kalonzo Blasts Kamba Community for 'Chickening Out' of Maandamano
Kenya

Kalonzo Blasts Kamba Community for 'Chickening Out' of Maandamano

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has chided the Kamba community for not participating in the Azimio-led anti-government protests.  Mr Musyoka created the impression that his backyard might be another weak link in his Pres…

Jun 14, 2023
How Smart Police Work Led to Abductors' Arrest
Kenya

How Smart Police Work Led to Abductors' Arrest

A detective involved in the pursuit of two kidnappers has divulged that the abductors had initiated ransom talks with the family of a media figure after abducting her daughter along with her friend.   The two kidnappe…

Jun 13, 2023
Govt Initiates Plan to Build Nairobi CBD Underpass in New Design
Kenya

Govt Initiates Plan to Build Nairobi CBD Underpass in New Design

The Kenyan government on Monday, June 12, initiated the construction of an underpass in Nairobi CBD when it invited contractors to bid for the project.  The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) declared through a…

Jun 13, 2023
New Ammendments as Finance Bill is Set to Be Tabled in Parliament
Kenya

New Ammendments as Finance Bill is Set to Be Tabled in Parliament

The Finance and Planning Committee has finished reviewing the controversial Finance Bill, 2023, ahead of its Presentation at the National Assembly on Tuesday.  On May 4, the National Treasury submitted the Bill to the…

Jun 13, 2023
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Tabitha Karanja Steps Down as Keroche Breweries CEO
Kenya

Tabitha Karanja Steps Down as Keroche Breweries CEO

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has stepped down as Keroche Breweries CEO. Addressing the press on Tuesday, Tabitha stated that she wants to deliver to the Nakuru residents who elected her. Keroche's Chief Financial Of…

Jun 13, 2023
President Ruto Hosts Omanyala, Kipyegon for Breakfast at State House
Kenya

President Ruto Hosts Omanyala, Kipyegon for Breakfast at State House

Ferdinand Omanyala, the Commonwealth and African 100m champion, was the first to be welcomed by President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday morning.  Faith Kipyegon, the holder of the world records in…

Jun 13, 2023
Ruto to Launch Affordable Housing Project in Kirinyaga
Kenya

Ruto to Launch Affordable Housing Project in Kirinyaga

President William Ruto is scheduled to visit Kirinyaga County on Tuesday to initiate the commencement of a housing project and also inaugurate Kerugoya General Hospital.  Last month, Kirinyaga County demolished old bu…

Jun 13, 2023
Kenya Offers 300 Slots for Djiboutians to Study in Local Universities
Kenya

Kenya Offers 300 Slots for Djiboutians to Study in Local Universities

Kenya is providing Djiboutian students with the opportunity to study in the country's universities and colleges with the same tuition fees as local students.  In a statement issued on Sunday, President William Ruto di…

Jun 12, 2023
Kenya Govt Spending Sh146,000 Monthly on Twitter Verification
Kenya

Kenya Govt Spending Sh146,000 Monthly on Twitter Verification

The Kenyan government appears to be forking out Sh146,423 per month for Twitter verification badges. This is based on the verified accounts of State House Kenya, President William Ruto, and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagu…

Jun 12, 2023
Let Kenya Adopt Electoral College System of Voting, Okiya Omtatah Says
Kenya

Let Kenya Adopt Electoral College System of Voting, Okiya Omtatah Says

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is vouching for a constitutional change to enable Kenya to adopt the electoral college voting system like the US does with its presidential elections.  On Monday, he stated via Twitter that…

Jun 12, 2023
Ciku Muiruri's Daughter, Friend Rescued Alive After Days of Abduction
Kenya

Ciku Muiruri's Daughter, Friend Rescued Alive After Days of Abduction

On Sunday, the daughter of radio legend Ciku Muiruri and her friend were rescued in a dramatic police operation. The two, Erica Gachoka, 26, and Shanice Agose,27 were reported missing in Westlands, Nairobi, after they…

Jun 12, 2023
Johnson & Johnson Sued Over Sale of Baby Powder in Kenya
Kenya

Johnson & Johnson Sued Over Sale of Baby Powder in Kenya

A human rights group has sued the American company Johnson & Johnson over the sale of talc-based baby powder in Kenya.  The African Centre for Corrective & Preventive Action claims that, although the product is prohib…

Jun 12, 2023
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