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By Cantona Joseph Published on: March 27, 2026 11:43 (EAT)

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Siaya Governor James Orengo speaks during the Linda Mwananchi NDC at Ufangamano House, Nairobi on March 27, 2026.

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The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has told off police officers who attempted to disrupt their planned ‘People’s’ National Delegates Convention (NDC) at Ufangamano House, Nairobi. 

The leaders, who managed to breach a police barricade and access the venue, became disgruntled after officers attempted to disrupt the planned gathering moments after it had begun. 

Amid the standoff, Siaya Governor James Orengo reprimanded the officers, warning them against blocking the gathering.

“If there’s a day we’re willing to die for our country, it’s today. Don’t try anything stupid, usilete upumbavu, tumechoka na nyinyi. Kasongo aende ama asiende. Sisi ni Wantam,” Orengo stated.

Orengo further questioned why police were attempting to prevent what he described as a properly constituted meeting, noting that party delegates were already present.

“This meeting is properly constituted, the SG ni nani? Sifuna yuko ama hayuko? Deputy Party leader Osotsi yuko ama hayuko? Babu Owino yuko ama hayuko?” he posed.

On his part, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said the parallel meeting was convened to expose individuals allegedly seeking to auction the party to President William Ruto.

He questioned the speed at which Dr. Oburu Oginga was installed as party leader following the death of his brother and longterm ODM boss Raila Odinga, in India.

“Huu ndo mkutano tumeandaa ili kuweka wazi kwamba chama chetu ODM kiko hatari sana. Wakora wameingia kwa chama,” he stated.

“Tuliwaambia sisi tunataka kufanya NDC ambayo kila mtu anaenda kwa debe kuchagua viongozi wake. Ilinivunja moyo sana wakati ambayo mlinituma niende nichukue Raila kutoka India, wakora wanakaa mahali, ata Baba hajafika Kenya, tayari wamepanga vile watatachukua nafasi yake.”

He added: “Nikafika Kenya wakasema Oburu ndiyo party leader, nani amesema? Nyinyi mlichagua Oburu? Nani alisema?”

Sifuna added that the ideals of ODM under Raila would not align with those of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), pointing to repeated police interference in their meetings.

“Haiwezekani chama cha ODM isupport mtu ambaye anaweka polisi kuharibu mkutano huu,” he said.

The meeting comes as ODM’s Linda Ground faction holds its own Special Delegates Convention (SDC) at Jamhuri Grounds to ratify decisions made during the National Executive Council (NEC).

Kilifi County officer arrested for demanding Ksh.435K bribe to approve construction

The suspect, Sylvia Dhahabu Karisa, who works in the approvals section of Watamu Municipality.

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A building inspector attached to the Kilifi County government has been arrested over allegations of soliciting a bribe to facilitate construction approvals in Watamu.

The suspect, Sylvia Dhahabu Karisa, who works in the approvals section of Watamu Municipality, was apprehended by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) following a complaint from a member of the public.

According to the commission, Karisa allegedly demanded Ksh.435,000 from the complainant to fast-track the issuance of a construction approval.

The complainant reported that county revenue officers had visited his construction site in the Timboni area and issued inflated charges, including Ksh.73,000 for wall construction and Ksh.362,000 for additional structures.

EACC noted that the total amount demanded was deliberately exaggerated for personal gain.

The anti-graft agency launched preliminary investigations after receiving the complaint on March 25, 2026, which confirmed a bribe demand of Ksh.400,000.

This prompted a sting operation a day later, culminating in Karisa’s arrest at the Watamu municipal offices.

She was later escorted to the EACC Upper Coast Regional Office in Malindi for processing before being booked at Malindi Police Station.

The suspect was subsequently released on a cash bail of Ksh.20,000 as investigations continue.

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win

By Reuters Published on: March 27, 2026 11:52 (EAT)

Newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah, popularly known as “Balen”, holds his daughter Niloufer Shah, while attending his oathtaking ceremony at “Shital Niwas”, the presidential building in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

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Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah ​was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring ‌political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects.

Shah became prime minister after his three-year-old Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won 182 seats in the 275-member parliament in the March ​5 election, the first vote after the anti-corruption Gen Z protests in which 76 ​people were killed in September last year.

A former mayor of the capital, ⁠Kathmandu, Shah, 35, is Nepal’s youngest prime minister in decades and the first Madhesi – people ​of the southern plains bordering India – to lead the Himalayan nation that is wedged between Asian ​giants India and China.

Shah, who was wearing skin-tight trousers, a matching jacket, his signature black Nepali cloth cap and sunglasses, was sworn in at the President House in the presence of diplomats and senior government officials.

“The first ​test of the new government lies in transparent and prompt delivery of services to people, ​who expect early signs of good governance from Sunday itself,” political analyst Puranjan Acharya said. Sunday is a ‌working ⁠day in Nepal.

Acharya said Shah’s early challenge is to implement the report of a panel that investigated the violence during the anti-corruption protests, a key demand of the families of the victims. The report recommended the prosecution of those responsible for the crackdown, including then Prime Minister K.P. ​Sharma Oli.

The youth-led protests ​were fuelled by a ⁠lack of jobs and endemic corruption in the country of 30 million people, where a fifth of the population lives in poverty and an ​estimated 1,500 people leave the country daily for work abroad.

Political instablity has ​been a ⁠bane, with 32 governments taking office since 1990 and none of them completing a five-year-term.

The Nepali Congress party, the country’s oldest party, became a distant second group in parliament with just 38 seats. ⁠The Communist ​Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) of Oli, who was forced ​to resign after the Gen Z unrest, controls 25 members.

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki led the nation through the interim ​period through to the parliamentary election.

Kenya to host innovation platform for African startups at Africa Forward Summit

File image of President William Ruto during a past address at KICC.

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African tech entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new innovation platform, Nova Garage, set to debut in Nairobi this May during the Africa Forward Summit 2026.

Organised by the French-African Foundation in partnership with Concerto and Nuvision, Nova Garage is being held under the patronage of President  William Ruto.

The initiative will bring together a curated group of emerging startup founders, alongside investors, corporate leaders and policymakers, creating a platform for showcasing African-built solutions and fostering high-level connections.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Foreign Affairs, Dr Korir Sing’Oei, underscored the importance of supporting the continent’s builders.

“We have spent decades speaking for Africa’s future. Perhaps it is time we made room for those who are actually building it.”

At the heart of the programme is a cohort of 15 entrepreneurs under the age of 35, selected from across the continent through a competitive process. These innovators will have the opportunity to present their ventures to an international audience and demonstrate solutions addressing challenges in key sectors including energy, agriculture, mobility and finance.

The platform is designed to provide visibility to startups that have moved beyond the idea stage, with participants expected to showcase functional products or prototypes and clearly defined business models.

In addition to exposure, selected entrepreneurs stand to benefit from direct engagement with investors and industry leaders attending the summit, positioning them for partnerships, scaling opportunities and potential investment.

Hosted in Nairobi, the initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between African innovators and international stakeholders, particularly in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

Through its alignment with the Autonomous Advancement Initiative, the platform seeks to support African participation in shaping the future of global technology systems, while fostering cooperation between African countries and partners from abroad.

Beyond the summit, organisers say Nova Garage is intended to evolve into a sustained platform that supports African entrepreneurship through continued networking, visibility and collaboration opportunities.

Applications for the inaugural cohort are open to founders and social entrepreneurs from across Africa, with successful applicants set to pitch their innovations during the Nairobi summit in May.

Katwa Kigen among 5 shortlisted for Supreme Court Judge position

Katwa Kigen during the interview for the position of Court of Appeal Judge on January 13, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted five candidates for the position of Supreme Court Judge after reviewing six applications. 

In a notice by the JSC published on Friday, the shortlisted candidates are Justices Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa, Warsame Abdulahi Mohammed, Joseph Kiplagat Sergon, Francis Kipruto Tuiyott and former Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Chair Anne Waceke Kiratu Makori. 

The interviews are set to be conducted between Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 29. 

Members of the public were invited to submit information regarding any of the shortlisted candidates, with the assurance that it would be kept confidential. 

The process was occasioned by the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in December last year following a short illness. 

Thereafter, the JSC advertised the position on January 27, with the application window closing on February 17, 2026.

Murang’a Seal prodigy Paul Osama completes Swedish move

Kenya Premier League side Murang’a Seal midfielder Paul Osama goes for the ball in a past top-flight match at Kasarani Annex. Photo Courtesy

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Rising Kenyan winger Paul Osama has taken a major leap in his football journey, completing a move from Murang’a Seal FC to Swedish side Enköpings SK, marking a significant milestone in his blossoming career.

The 19-year-old forward joined Murang’a Seal at the start of the 2025/2026 season from Mombasa United and quickly established himself as a key figure in the squad under head coach Osborne Monday.

His pace, flair, and attacking threat saw him earn a regular starting spot, contributing three vital goals during the campaign.

Osama has signed a two-year deal and is expected to depart for Sweden next week to begin this exciting new chapter. He could make his debut when Enköpings SK kick off their season against Stocksund on April 4.

Speaking exclusively to Citizen Digital, Osama expressed his excitement about the move, describing it as a dream realised.

“I thank Murang’a Seal for giving me this opportunity, they are the reason I made this move — they gave me a chance in KPL to showcase my talent. Hard work and dedication has also pushed me this far and also putting God first.”

His transfer to Sweden sees him follow in the footsteps of Kenyan stars who have previously played in the Scandinavian country, including McDonald Mariga, Jamal Mohammed, Stanley Wilson, and Irad Mshindi.

The winger remains focused on reaching even greater heights, with his long-term ambitions clear.

“I am happy to be joining a team that many Kenyan players passed through their system and made it big. My dream is to play in the English Premier League but I trust God’s steps and I know He will lead me to the right side.”

Murang’a Seal FC paid tribute to their departing star through an emotional message shared on social media:

“From Murang’a to Sweden. Paul Osama, you gave this badge everything. The goals, the fight, the moments we’ll never forget.Now it’s your time. Sweden awaits… go shine, go conquer. We’re proud of you. Forever a Seal.”

Meanwhile, Enköpings SK warmly welcomed their new signing, highlighting his impact and potential.

“ESK has finished with the 19-year-old winger Paul Osama from Murang’a Seal. The offensive talent has been one of the big exclamation points in the Kenyan league during the season and contributed greatly to the team’s top-of-the-table success.”

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