Kenya
ODM confirms Oburu Odinga as party leader, strips Osotsi of role
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has confirmed Oburu Odinga as its party leader at a Special Delegates Conference (SDC) held on March 27, 2026, at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi. Delegates rejected Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as deputy leader for lacking a proposer and seconder, referring his replacement to the National Executive Committee (NEC). A parallel meeting was held by the faction led by Edwin Sifuna.
Kenyan entrepreneur Khalif Kairo has warned iPhone users who have lost their devices to beware of scammers using fake websites mimicking Apple. Fraudsters send SMS messages appearing to come from Apple Support, claiming the phone is in lost mode at a new location with a link. Kairo advised against entering Apple ID details on such links.
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Kenya's Court of Appeal last week upheld the death sentence against Daniel Njihia Miano, who had appealed his original 14-year prison term. Miano was convicted of robbery with violence in a September 2010 attack in Ritaya village, Nyandarua County. The ruling highlights the risks of appealing criminal convictions.
The Standard Media Group has vowed to sue the government after the Communications Appeals Tribunal dismissed its appeal on licence revocations. The media house cites a Ksh 1.2 billion government debt for advertising. It plans to appeal to the High Court.
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Huduma Kenya has announced plans to fast-track the rollout of its Customer Service Excellence Standard across public institutions to enhance efficiency and accountability. Chief Executive Officer Ben Kai Chilumo stated that the standard will transform interactions between citizens and government services.
The World Bank Group has announced a coordinated plan to provide financial aid to vulnerable countries like Kenya amid the Middle East conflict's effects. President William Ruto warned oil marketers against hoarding fuel for profit. This comes as fuel prices surge and some Kenyan petrol stations report shortages.
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified that traders with stocks of low-cost phones and other charging devices can sell them, but new imports must use USB Type-C. The statement follows public uproar this week. CA denied claims that the rules target low-end phones.
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