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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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Ruto Drops PS Nominee Faith Njeri Harrison After 10 Days
Kenya

Ruto Drops PS Nominee Faith Njeri Harrison After 10 Days

President William Ruto has shifted his nomination for the Principal Secretary of Performance Management and Delivery Services from Faith Njeri Harrison to Anne Wangombe.  If endorsed by Members of Parliament, Salome M…

May 31, 2023
Githurai Pastor Accused of Defrauding Kenyans in the US of Sh6.8 Million
Diaspora

Githurai Pastor Accused of Defrauding Kenyans in the US of Sh6.8 Million

Catherine Wairimu Ng'ang'a, a pastor from Arise and Healing and Deliverance Church located in Githurai, appeared before Milimani court Senior Principal Magistrate Zainab Abdul on four counts of obtaining money through…

May 31, 2023
Four Kenyans Rescued From Commercial Sex Racket in India
Kenya

Four Kenyans Rescued From Commercial Sex Racket in India

Police in Chennai, India took action against hotels and motels in the area after an ordeal revealed a network of tragic events.  As per a report by the Indian newspaper Daiji World on Tuesday, May 30th, two Indians we…

May 31, 2023
Details of Plane That Made 'Emergency Landing' at JKIA
Kenya

Details of Plane That Made 'Emergency Landing' at JKIA

The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) declared on Wednesday that an aircraft overflying Nairobi had to make an emergency landing at JKIA.  KAA reported that a specialized emergency response team was managing the rescue op…

May 31, 2023
How Ruto Disregarded Raila Midnight Ultimatum - Malala
Kenya

How Ruto Disregarded Raila Midnight Ultimatum - Malala

UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala on Tuesday, May 30 disclosed how President William Ruto responded to Azimio's midnight ultimatum.  Azimio had put forth three conditions for Kenya Kwanza to observe before they co…

May 31, 2023
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Larry Madowo Speaks of Almost Being a Victim of Gun Violence in the US
Diaspora

Larry Madowo Speaks of Almost Being a Victim of Gun Violence in the US

CNN International Correspondent Larry Modowo has disclosed that he was near a shooting incident which occurred at a crowded beach spot in Hollywood, Florida on Monday evening.  In a tweet shared on Tuesday, the host o…

May 30, 2023
India to Support Two Young Kenyans From P'amoja Hackathon and Innovation Challenge'
Diaspora

India to Support Two Young Kenyans From P'amoja Hackathon and Innovation Challenge'

The High Commission of India in Kenya has offered to support two young experts in the technology and innovation field.  The move will be realised through a contest dubbed the Pamoja Hackathon and Innovation Challenge…

May 30, 2023
Four Kenyan Fintechs Win Spot in Amazon Training
Diaspora

Four Kenyan Fintechs Win Spot in Amazon Training

Four Kenyan fintech startups have been chosen from more than 500 applicants to be part of a 10-week programme sponsored by Amazon and dubbed the FinTech Africa Accelerator.  The four companies - Chumz, Hela Money, Kio…

May 30, 2023
Miguna Miguna Differs With Ruto Over Finance Bill, Housing Levy
Kenya

Miguna Miguna Differs With Ruto Over Finance Bill, Housing Levy

Miguna Miguna has urged President William Ruto and the Kenyan government to rescind the Finance Bill 2023 and put an end to the Housing Levy saga.  His statements came in light of the widespread backlash it has receiv…

May 30, 2023
UDA MP Rejects Finance Bill, Calls Out Ruto Allies for Blindly Endorsing it
Kenya

UDA MP Rejects Finance Bill, Calls Out Ruto Allies for Blindly Endorsing it

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has voiced her stance on Ruto's administration housing levy proposal.  Wamuchomba was responding to a comment made by firebrand lawyer Miguna Miguna on Monday, who suggested that Presi…

May 30, 2023
Ruto's New Push for Visa-free Access to Russia
Diaspora

Ruto's New Push for Visa-free Access to Russia

Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, in a visit to National Assembly Speaker Mosses Wetangula, said that the Russian Government is exploring the possibility for Kenyans to travel to Russia without visas…

May 30, 2023
Azimio Issues Demands After Rejecting Finance Bill 2023
Kenya

Azimio Issues Demands After Rejecting Finance Bill 2023

The Azimio Parliamentary Group on Tuesday, May 30, resolved to reject the Finance Bill 2023.  After their engagement in Nairobi, the Raila Odinga-led faction issued a statement demanding the Kenya Kwanza government to…

May 30, 2023
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Nairobi Woman Caught on CCTV Stealing Sh1.7 Million
Kenya

Nairobi Woman Caught on CCTV Stealing Sh1.7 Million

Claire Achieng appeared in a Nairobi court on Tuesday where he denied accusations that she had stolen Sh1.7 million equivalent to $12,400 from Paul Inda who had recently arrived in the country.  She is being charged w…

May 30, 2023
Changes to UK Student Visa Application Kenyans Ought to Know
Diaspora

Changes to UK Student Visa Application Kenyans Ought to Know

The UK government on Tuesday, May 23, announced four new visa regulations for individuals wishing to join educational institutions in the European country.  The UK, which left the European Union in 2020, regretted tha…

May 29, 2023
Raila's Loyalist Arrested Again by Undercover Cops
Kenya

Raila's Loyalist Arrested Again by Undercover Cops

Calvin Okoth alias Gaucho has been arrested by undercover police officers outside City Hall.  The reason for his arrest is still unidentified. It emerged that the police had been pursuing him since Saturday, May 27th…

May 29, 2023
Win for Azimio as Court Suspends Ruto's Committee Appointed to Probe Shakahola
Kenya

Win for Azimio as Court Suspends Ruto's Committee Appointed to Probe Shakahola

The High Court on Monday, May 29, rejected President William Ruto's directive to form a judicial panel to investigate the Shakahola massacre.  Judge Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the Azimio coalition had presented valid…

May 29, 2023
Authorities in Everett, Washington Honor Kenyan-American Boy For Saving Granny From Death
Diaspora

Authorities in Everett, Washington Honor Kenyan-American Boy For Saving Granny From Death

Roy Ngunjiri, a Kenyan-American boy from Everett, Washington, USA, was commended by the local Fire Department for his courageous deeds when he rescued his grandmother from a life-threatening situation.  Officers surpr…

May 29, 2023
Famous Kenyan Chef Who Prepares Food for Arsenal Resigns
Diaspora

Famous Kenyan Chef Who Prepares Food for Arsenal Resigns

On Monday, May 29, Chef Bernice Kariuki announced her resignation from the first-team chef role after two years of service.  In a statement, she commended the 2022/2023 season as the best since Arsenal's Invincible er…

May 29, 2023
Ruto Proposes Scrapping of Visa Restrictions for AU Countries
Diaspora

Ruto Proposes Scrapping of Visa Restrictions for AU Countries

President William Ruto on Monday suggested that visa requirements for African travellers within the continent should be abolished.  He stated to the African delegates that it could be their last time having to pay for…

May 29, 2023
Russian Foreign Minister Arrives in Kenya on Unannounced Visit as Ruto Skips Tinubu's Inaugration
Kenya

Russian Foreign Minister Arrives in Kenya on Unannounced Visit as Ruto Skips Tinubu's Inaugration

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday touched down in Nairobi ahead of an official trip to Africa.  This trip is geared towards reestablishing ties with certain allies amid Russia's continuing conflict with…

May 29, 2023
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