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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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Kipyegon Breaks World 1500M Record in Florence, Italy
Diaspora

Kipyegon Breaks World 1500M Record in Florence, Italy

Faith Kipyegon's achievement in lowering the 1500m world record at the Florence Diamond League meeting on Friday, June 2, 2023, has been received warmly around the world.  She crossed the finish line in 3 minutes 49.1…

Jun 3, 2023
Michael Jordan Ksh83M Basketball Jersey on Auction to Help Ailing Kenyan Women and Children
Kenya

Michael Jordan Ksh83M Basketball Jersey on Auction to Help Ailing Kenyan Women and Children

A statement released on Thursday, June 1 indicates that a basketball jersey donned by NBA icon Michael Jordan at a practice session during the 1992 Olympics in Los Angeles, US is to be put up for auction in order to p…

Jun 2, 2023
Citizen TV Refutes Claims of Neglecting Purity Mwambia After Speaking in Exile
Diaspora

Citizen TV Refutes Claims of Neglecting Purity Mwambia After Speaking in Exile

Citizen TV has refuted claims that they had abandoned investigative journalist Purity Mwambia, who was forced into exile after uncovering corrupt police officers.  In an interview with media outlets, a source from the…

Jun 2, 2023
Njungush, Butita Earn More Than Me - Ruto
Kenya

Njungush, Butita Earn More Than Me - Ruto

At State House on Friday, June 2, 2023, President William Ruto made a humorous remark while addressing an audience at the Kenya National Drama Festival State concert.  The Head of State said content creators such as E…

Jun 2, 2023
Uhuru Suffers Another Obstacle as Registrar Rejects Expulsion of Sabina, Kega
Kenya

Uhuru Suffers Another Obstacle as Registrar Rejects Expulsion of Sabina, Kega

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has encountered an obstacle in his effort to reestablish his dominance over the Jubilee Party after the Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu refused to oust dissident MPs citing…

Jun 2, 2023
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Reuben Kigame Calls Out President Ruto for 'Overdoing' Religion
Kenya

Reuben Kigame Calls Out President Ruto for 'Overdoing' Religion

Presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has castigated President William Ruto for 'overdoing religion' since assuming office.  The gospel singer on Thursday, September 15th, voiced his resentments via Twitter. He urged Ru…

Jun 2, 2023
Former Citizen TV Journalist on Verge of Becoming Homeless in the US
Diaspora

Former Citizen TV Journalist on Verge of Becoming Homeless in the US

Former Citizen TV investigative journalist Purity Mwambia fled to the US after receiving death threats due to her story on rogue cops.  On May 30, 2023, she was invited to a conference hosted by the United States Depa…

Jun 1, 2023
Kindiki Vows to Clear Passport Backlog in 21 Days
Diaspora

Kindiki Vows to Clear Passport Backlog in 21 Days

Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has declared that he will clear the backlog of passports at the Immigration Department in a period of 21 days.  The CS said Kenyans that apply for passports will receive their documen…

Jun 1, 2023
Lewis Mureti's Recalls First Flight Experience to the US
Diaspora

Lewis Mureti's Recalls First Flight Experience to the US

Lewis Mureti, a beneficiary of the KENYA Airlift Program remembers with bliss his long-awaited first flight experience that gave him a foretaste of life in the US.  He ardently describes how he had longed for the chan…

Jun 1, 2023
Susan Kihika's Plan to Install Ksh 72M US Airport Sculpture in Nakuru
Kenya

Susan Kihika's Plan to Install Ksh 72M US Airport Sculpture in Nakuru

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika on Wednesday, May 31, voiced her admiration for the 22-foot high sculpture of a flamingo installed at Tampa International Airport in the US.  She expressed plans to install a similar struc…

Jun 1, 2023
Faith Njeri Harrison Speaks After President Ruto Revoked Her Nomination
Kenya

Faith Njeri Harrison Speaks After President Ruto Revoked Her Nomination

Faith Njeri Harrison on Wednesday, May 31, denied assertions that President William Ruto had rescinded her nomination as Principal Secretary.  In a communique, Njeri maintained that she had resolved to step down from…

Jun 1, 2023
Stop Beating Your Chest and Listen to the Cry of Kenyans, Zipporah Kittony Tells Ruto
Kenya

Stop Beating Your Chest and Listen to the Cry of Kenyans, Zipporah Kittony Tells Ruto

Retired politician and defender of women's rights Zipporah Kittony has warned President William Ruto against his "chest-thumping leadership style" while disregarding the grievances of Kenyans in line with the soaring…

Jun 1, 2023
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Ruto Deceived Kenyans During Campaigns- Embattled UDA Vice Chair Panyako
Kenya

Ruto Deceived Kenyans During Campaigns- Embattled UDA Vice Chair Panyako

The embattled United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Vice Chairman Seth Panyako on Wednesday, May 31 stated that the ruling party had misled Kenyans during their 2022 general election campaigns.  The vocal secretary-general…

Jun 1, 2023
CJ Koome Attends Madaraka Day Fete in Sh20M High-End Car
Kenya

CJ Koome Attends Madaraka Day Fete in Sh20M High-End Car

Chief Justice Martha Koome was chauffeured to the Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu County on Thursday in a luxurious Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport.  The car model has an estimated price tag of up to Sh20 million (…

Jun 1, 2023
Ruto Announces Plan to Launch Electric Matatus
Kenya

Ruto Announces Plan to Launch Electric Matatus

President William Ruto during his Madaraka Day address at Moi Stadium Embu declared the country's progress in introducing a new transportation system.  He disclosed that the government is in the advanced stage of intr…

Jun 1, 2023
President Ruto Expresses Satisfaction With the Finance Bill Debate
Kenya

President Ruto Expresses Satisfaction With the Finance Bill Debate

President William Ruto on Thursday acknowledged that the high cost of living has been keeping all leaders, including himself, up at night.  He said he was pleased with the dialogue that the Finance Bill had initiated…

Jun 1, 2023
Gachagua Slams Media for Downplaying Ruto's Achievements
Kenya

Gachagua Slams Media for Downplaying Ruto's Achievements

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the Madaraka celebration slammed the media for embracing a prejudiced stance in their coverage of the Kenyan presidential election campaigns last year.  He called on his boss P…

Jun 1, 2023
Opposition Figures Skip Madaraka Day Celebrations
Kenya

Opposition Figures Skip Madaraka Day Celebrations

Opposition figures led by Azimio party leader Raila Odinga have skipped this year's Madaraka Day national celebration at Moi Stadium in Embu.  On October 20th 2022, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was the only oppo…

Jun 1, 2023
How Kenyan Erick Ateka Discovered His Farming Passion in Minnesota
Diaspora

How Kenyan Erick Ateka Discovered His Farming Passion in Minnesota

Erick Ateka, Moses Moturi and Ben Ongeri, all Kenyan medical professionals, have their own plots at the Covenant Church Farm which is operated by the Village Agricultural Cooperative.  This is Ateka's second year farm…

May 31, 2023
Two Kenyan Fans Win Ticket to Watch Champions League Final
Diaspora

Two Kenyan Fans Win Ticket to Watch Champions League Final

Two Kenyan football supporters were on Wednesday presented with a lifetime chance to view the 2022/23 Champions League final.  This ultimate showdown of Europe's premier club competition will feature English Premier L…

May 31, 2023
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