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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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Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Declared Wanted by DCI
Kenya

Former Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Declared Wanted by DCI

On Monday night, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) announced Ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga as a wanted person.   In a statement, the DCI said detectives posted in Nakuru County are in search of former M…

May 23, 2023
Azimio Suspends Bipartisan Talks, Sifuna Explains Why
Kenya

Azimio Suspends Bipartisan Talks, Sifuna Explains Why

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has disclosed that Azimio has suspended bipartisan talks citing several issues including the alleged Ruto's involvement in the Jubilee party. On Tuesday, the Nairobi Senator revealed that…

May 23, 2023
Ruto's Cabinet Suffers First Resignation as PS Esther Ngero Quits
Kenya

Ruto's Cabinet Suffers First Resignation as PS Esther Ngero Quits

Principal Secretary for Correctional Services Esther Ngero has resigned.  Ms Ngero is the first senior official in Ruto's government to resign. Six days ago, she was transferred from the Office of the Principal Cabine…

May 23, 2023
Jubilee Kicks Out Sabina Chege, Kanini Kega
Kenya

Jubilee Kicks Out Sabina Chege, Kanini Kega

Jubilee party has ousted rebel leaders in the party including nominated MP Sabina Chege, Eala legislator Kanini Kega and Nelson Dzuya.  Other leaders expelled during the party's National Delegates Conference on Monday…

May 22, 2023
Karua Tells off Gaucho for Demeaning Sabina Chege
Kenya

Karua Tells off Gaucho for Demeaning Sabina Chege

Azimio co-principal Martha Karua has defended Azimio leaders after Bunge la Wananchi President Calvin Okoth alias Gaucho made belittling statements.  While speaking at Jubilee's National Delegates Conference on Monday…

May 22, 2023
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Respect Uhuru Unless You Want to Die in Power - Raila
Kenya

Respect Uhuru Unless You Want to Die in Power - Raila

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has implored Kenya Kwanza government to respect former head of state Uhuru Kenyatta, else Kenyans will largely reject the harassment.  He blamed Ruto's government for the string of uncouth a…

May 22, 2023
Kalonzo: Uhuru is Too Young to Retire
Kenya

Kalonzo: Uhuru is Too Young to Retire

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta affirming that the constitution gives him the latitude to practise politics.  The Wiper party leader said it would be unconstitutional if any…

May 22, 2023
Try Others Not Me! Uhuru Tells Ruto
Kenya

Try Others Not Me! Uhuru Tells Ruto

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has condemned President William Ruto over his forceful takeover of Jubilee.  Speaking on Monday during Jubilee's NDC, the retired President affirmed that he will not be shaken by threa…

May 22, 2023
Kindiki Apologises to Kenyans Over Shakahola Deaths
Kenya

Kindiki Apologises to Kenyans Over Shakahola Deaths

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has apologised to Kenyans for the Shakahola mass deaths reiterating that he will ensure responsible parties are held to account.  Speaking during a church service in Maara in…

May 21, 2023
Mastermind in Sh163 Million Sugar Scandal Arrested at JKIA
Kenya

Mastermind in Sh163 Million Sugar Scandal Arrested at JKIA

Detectives arrested Chrispus Waithaka, the claimed mastermind in the theft of controversial sugar worth Sh163 million, at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday night upon arrival from Dubai.  On A…

May 21, 2023
Kenyan-Born Activist Lilian Seenoi Elected Councillor in Northern Ireland, UK
Diaspora

Kenyan-Born Activist Lilian Seenoi Elected Councillor in Northern Ireland, UK

Kenyan-born Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been elected a councillor in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.  Narok Senator Ledama Olekina congratulated her for the achievement, highlighting that she is the first black person to…

May 21, 2023
Kenyan Diplomats Embarrassed by Muses Kuria, Alfred Mutua and Mithika Linturi Blunders
Kenya

Kenyan Diplomats Embarrassed by Muses Kuria, Alfred Mutua and Mithika Linturi Blunders

Kenyan senior public officials are learning, on a weekly basis, how detrimental mistakes in their speeches are.  In a way, this is attributed to the pressure to deliver their mandate. This week, the Foreign and Diaspo…

May 21, 2023
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Sabina Chege Slams Uhuru, Tells Him to Quit Politics
Kenya

Sabina Chege Slams Uhuru, Tells Him to Quit Politics

Acting Jubilee party leader Sabina Chege has said that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta was legally dislodged from the party leader position.  Internal strife in the party is between two factions, one led by former Nd…

May 21, 2023
Isiolo Governor Guyo Reveals Supporting Ruto Secretly While in Azimio
Kenya

Isiolo Governor Guyo Reveals Supporting Ruto Secretly While in Azimio

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo revealed on Sunday how he supported President William Ruto's political ideology in the August 2022 election.  The governor disclosed that despite winning the gubernatorial seat on a Ju…

May 21, 2023
Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of US-Based Nyamira Couple
Diaspora

Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of US-Based Nyamira Couple

Police on Friday nabbed a suspect in the murder of a US-based Nyamira couple at their Nyamakoroto residence in March 3023. Denis Ondara, 41, was captured at the Isebania border, Migori County, possessing a Ceska pisto…

May 20, 2023
KNEC Absolves Itself of Blame Over Claimed Exam Cheating
Kenya

KNEC Absolves Itself of Blame Over Claimed Exam Cheating

The Kenya National Examination Council(KNEC) has distanced itself from blame over the alleged 2022 Form 4 exam leakage.  The national examiner has said that parents parted with millions of shillings for fake papers di…

May 20, 2023
Mudavadi Tells Uhuru to Relinquish Jubilee Leadership, Focus on Peacekeeping
Kenya

Mudavadi Tells Uhuru to Relinquish Jubilee Leadership, Focus on Peacekeeping

Confusion has characterised leadership wrangles in the Jubilee party with the brawl leaving a trail of casualties from both sides of the divide.  On Friday, East Africa Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega's faction ex…

May 20, 2023
Raila Steps in to Explore Solutions to Woes Pitting Governor Orengo and His Deputy
Kenya

Raila Steps in to Explore Solutions to Woes Pitting Governor Orengo and His Deputy

Siaya Governor James Orengo acceded to power in August last year, giving county residents the hope that the incumbent was the political triumph that the region demanded.  The resident expected that Mr Orengo will turn…

May 20, 2023
Sources Claim Cabinet Secretary Who Missed Out on Loot Exposed Toxic Sugar Deal
Kenya

Sources Claim Cabinet Secretary Who Missed Out on Loot Exposed Toxic Sugar Deal

President William Ruto on Friday declared that he will not relent in the fight against corruption amid information revealing a fallout between a Cabinet Secretary, a top government officer, and two MPs on how to share…

May 20, 2023
Azimio Fresh Plans to Remove Members Who Shifted Allegiance to Kenya Kwanza
Kenya

Azimio Fresh Plans to Remove Members Who Shifted Allegiance to Kenya Kwanza

Azimio la Umoja coalition has initiated a plan to remove lawmakers who have shifted allegiance to the ruling party. The move comes amid Raila's utterance that the coalition ought to remove disloyal members. ODM Secret…

May 19, 2023
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