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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.
Nairobi City County has extended customer service centre hours this weekend to assist residents in paying land rates ahead of the April 1 crackdown. Governor Johnson Sakaja announced a 3% discount for payments made before March 31. The measure aims to boost compliance and revenue for public services.
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The Kenya National Highways Authority has restored traffic flow at Globe Roundabout along Thika Superhighway. The key route into Nairobi was closed for two weeks to repair the Nairobi River Bridge. Motorists can now resume normal travel.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced new guidelines requiring construction professionals to notify authorities if removed from project sites. This follows the collapse of a 22-storey building in Westlands on Wednesday. The measures target loopholes exploited by developers.
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A massive fire ravaged Toi market in Nairobi on March 16, 2026, destroying stalls and goods near Moi Girls' High School. Firefighters contained the blaze, and students from nearby Toi Primary School were sent home as a precaution. This incident is the latest in a series of devastating market fires in the city, following the January blaze at Mtindwa market in Umoja.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha) has recirculated evacuation notices to traders operating within the road reserve along the Thika Superhighway in Delview, Kihunguro, and Allsops after ignoring earlier directives. Persistent non-compliance will lead to the clearance of illegal structures. This action supports highway rehabilitation and safety improvements.
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The Environment and Land Court has issued orders stopping the planned demolition of Gikomba Market in Nairobi, dealing a blow to the county government. The ruling follows a petition filed by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and other applicants. The court has directed that the status quo be maintained until the case is heard.
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