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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 27.03.2026.
It displays 138 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
27.03.2026 ⇢ The Day ODM's Leadership Transitioned
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Morning coverage focused on police blocking access to parallel ODM meetings of the Linda Mwananchi faction, with multiple sources reporting standoffs at Ufungamano House as Sifuna's supporters attempted to convene. By midday, editorial attention shifted to the Special Delegates Conference where Oburu Oginga was confirmed as ODM party leader, Osotsi was removed as deputy, and new deputies were elected. Evening reports tracked the fallout as Sifuna declared he would not serve as Secretary General under Oburu, while Winnie Odinga called for unity and youth inclusion within the party.
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The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasted rainfall across several counties, including thunderstorms and sunny intervals, in the next 24 hours.
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00:15⇢Kericho's Exhumed Children
⌨The newspapers report on the Kericho mass grave investigation, with multiple sources covering post-mortem results showing advanced decomposition and causes of death for children exhumed from Makaburini Cemetery (EastleighVoice, Citizen). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss regulatory clarifications about phone charger rules (CapitalFM, PeopleDaily) and a 14-year-old boy killed by a lion in Kilifi (Taifaleo).
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The Kenya Times
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KIONGOZI WA ODM Dkt Oburu Oginga jana alipata ushindi hatari uliomruhusu kuendelea na Mkutano...
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KRA has suffered multiple burglaries orchestrated by a tax evasion syndicate.
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Five Gulf countries alone contribute approximately 13.35 percent of export value, estimated at 722.9 million dollars, while Gulf-based airlines carry a significant share of...
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Of the 62 countries that included refugees and migrants in their policies, only 30 reported that all migrant subgroups have equal access to health services.
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UCHUNGUZI umeanzishwa kubainisha jinsi wasichana wanne wa shule kutoka Likoni, Kaunti ya Mombasa,...
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The latest reforms are part of the government’s effort to rebuild confidence in the Affordable Housing Programme by…
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RAIS mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta amejikuta tena katika mizunguko ya kisiasa ya Mlima Kenya, huku...
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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has addressed concerns over reports claiming that low-cost mobile phones will be banned in the country....
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KABLA ya kujibwaga katika uwanja wa vita Ukraine, James na Charles hawakuwa...
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The NDC is expected to bring together around 3,000 delegates from different parts of the country, with the main agenda focusing on confirming Oburu’s role at the top of the party structure.
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08:30⇢Government Vaults Plundered
⌨The newspapers report on multiple high-profile corruption and security incidents, with mainstream national outlets covering major thefts from government systems including the eCitizen platform and KRA vault (StandardMedia, DailyNation). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of the Kericho mass grave investigation (PeopleDaily, Citizen) while others discuss political tensions within ODM (EastleighVoice).
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NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 27 – Aspirant Bernard Ngeno has made a passionate appeal to voters ahead of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party primaries,...
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WIMBI jipya la kisiasa linaendelea kuvuma uchaguzi mkuu ukitarajiwa kufanyika 2027 nchini Kenya...
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Daily Nation
Mukuyu sits along the busy Nairobi–Murang’a highway.
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“Just arrived at Ufungamano House and police have barricaded the gate, blocking access. We need you here in large numbers. A people united can...
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 5 candidates for the position of judge of the Supreme Court....
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Shirikisho la Soka la Senegal Jumatano jioni liliwasilisha rasmi rufaa yake kwa Mahakama ya Kutatua...
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“We, the people, shall gather for the people’s NDC at Ufungamano House this Friday, 27th March 2026. Any other NDC gathering is illegitimate,” Osotsi...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The latest update follows an announcement by JSC on February 25, 2026, revealing it had received six applications from…
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The Kenya Times
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The agenda for the Linda Ground faction includes ratification of a National Governing Council (NGC) resolution concerning party leadership, deliberations on a National Executive...
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10:46⇢ODM's Blocked Faction Meeting
⌨The newspapers report on political tensions within ODM, with multiple sources covering police blocking access to parallel meetings of the Linda Mwananchi faction (PeopleDaily, CapitalFM, Citizen, EastleighVoice). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss judicial appointments, focusing on Katwa Kigen's Supreme Court shortlisting (TheKenyaTimes, NairobiLeo, Kenyans).
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Security officers mounted a heavy presence around the venue early in the day, blocking entry points and dispersing small groups that had begun assembling for the meeting. Organisers were also advised to push the event to another date.
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KUSHIRIKI tendo la ndoa mara kwa mara husaidia kuimarisha ubora wa mbegu za kiume, Utafiti mpya...
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The meeting was temporarily disrupted after participants objected to the presence of police officers at the entrance to the auditorium.
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TV47 Digital
In a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation early Friday, March 27 morning, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) dealt a significant blow to narcotics distribution networks…
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The Kenya Times
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A total of 10,000 trees have been planted in the last two weeks in parts of the 74,000-acre indigenous forest now faced with degradation...
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TV47 Digital
In Kenya, justice for protest victims is slowly being reduced to a figure calculated, allocated, and debated while families continue to grapple with loss that cannot be quantified. From the…
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A brother to Governor Wavinya Ndeti and a Machakos MCA have been arraigned before a Nairobi court over an alleged tax fraud scheme amounting to more than KSh 387 million.…
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The Kenya Times
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NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 27 – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted five candidates for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of...
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Daily Nation
Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir installed as official deputy party leaders.
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12:42⇢ODM's Deputy Purge
⌨The newspapers report on political realignments within ODM, with multiple sources covering the removal of Osotsi as deputy party leader and the installation of new deputies (PeopleDaily, DailyNation). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss judicial appointments, focusing on the Supreme Court shortlist (CapitalFM, Kenyans, NairobiLeo).
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At ODM’s Special Delegates Convention in Nairobi, Junet Mohamed said only delegate-ratified officials will stay in office and that a court has returned the Edwin Sifuna dispute to party organs.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Mombasa and Kisii Governors were elected as Deputy Party Leaders of ODM at the Special Delegates Conference on March 27.
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Eastleigh Voice
At ODM’s Special Delegates Convention in Nairobi, Junet Mohamed said only delegate-ratified officials will stay in office and that a court has returned the Edwin Sifuna dispute to party organs.
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People Daily
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Capital FM
At the centre of the dispute is a purported will the family argues is invalid, noting that the document bears the inscription “Draft Last...
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Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Odinga was confirmed as the ODM Party Leader....
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According to the MP, ODM members ought to have been given space to deliberate rather than being directed toward a predetermined outcome.
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Idara ya Hali ya Hewa nchini (KMD) imewaonya Wakenya katika maeneo mbalimbali kujiandaa kwa mvua za...
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Eastleigh Voice
Winnie Odinga stressed that the youth should not only be visible during campaigns but should also be part of leadership discussions, policy formulation, and negotiations that guide the party’s direction.
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The Standard
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A recent Financial Wellness Monitor report by Old Mutual shows that many workers in Kenya continue to face financial challenges. According to the report, about 43 percent of Kenyan employees…
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14:53⇢Oburu's ODM Ascension
⌨The newspapers report on ODM's leadership transition, with multiple sources covering Oburu Odinga's confirmation as party leader and the election of deputy leaders at the Special Delegates Conference (StandardMedia, PeopleDaily, Kenyans, NairobiLeo, DailyNation). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss internal party tensions, including Sifuna's refusal to serve under Oburu and Winnie Odinga's calls for youth inclusion (Citizen, EastleighVoice).
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Winnie Odinga stressed that the youth should not only be visible during campaigns but should also be part of leadership discussions, policy formulation, and negotiations that guide the party’s direction.
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WATU wasiopungua 20 wamefariki kusini mwa Tanzania katika mkoa wa Mbeya, kufuatia maporomoko ya...
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The family is now urging Ruto to order an independent probe, ensure recovery of all irregularly transferred assets, and…
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Billions are being spent, yet services remain poor. New reports lay bare the truth behind Kenya’s deepening governance crisis.
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People Daily
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The Kenya Times
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The statement has been widely viewed as a clear signal that he may be on his way out of the role, or at the very least unwilling to operate under the current leadership arrangement. It also reflects rising internal differences within ODM as factions continue to assert competing visions for the party’s future.
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Sifuna appears to accept his ODM ouster but fires back hard, refusing to serve under what he calls a mediocre leadership.
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Each affected diploma student to receive Sh200,000.
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People Daily
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Kenyans.co.ke
The withdrawal comes following public uproar over a case currently at the High Court challenging the implementation of…
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NTSA explained that the public needs to understand the details and standard procedure of handling minor traffic offences....
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The Kenya Times
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The system, which had initially been scheduled to go live on March 9 faced scrutiny in court, prompting NTSA to reassess its implementation strategy.
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Winnnie Odinga, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament, has called for unity, reconcilliation, and inclusivity within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), urging members to embrace dialogue and…
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17:25⇢NTSA's Fines Reversal
⌨The newspapers report on the National Transport and Safety Authority's withdrawal of its instant fines system following a court challenge, with multiple sources covering the reversal (TheKenyaTimes, PeopleDaily, CapitalFM, Kenyans, NairobiLeo). Meanwhile, some outlets continue coverage of internal tensions within ODM, focusing on Sifuna's refusal to serve as Secretary General under Oburu Odinga and Winnie Odinga's calls for unity (StandardMedia, EastleighVoice, TV47Digital, Citizen).
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The Kenya Times
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Once aligned with rebels, Winnie Odinga now calls for unity.
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The Kenya Times
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The court found that there were irregularities and inconsistencies in the ballot counting at several polling stations.
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The instant fines system, initially scheduled to go live on March 9, 2026, was designed to detect traffic violations automatically and send fine notifications via SMS to offenders.
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The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has expressed serious concern over the Court of Appeal’s March 25, 2026 ruling upholding the Taxable Car Allowance for Judges. It termed it an…
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The High Court has ordered a partial recount of ballots and election materials in the contested Mbeere North by-election....
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The embassy said shipping in the vital global trade corridor “has not been suspended or closed,” dismissing concerns about disruptions to one of the...
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Mudavadi noted that Juma’s elevation reflects international confidence in Kenya’s leadership and expertise in diplomacy, governance, and multilateral engagement.
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19:59⇢The Court's Recount Mandate
⌨The newspapers report on judicial interventions in electoral and administrative matters, with multiple sources covering the High Court's order for a ballot recount in the Mbeere North by-election citing irregularities (StandardMedia, PeopleDaily, Kenyans, NairobiLeo). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss the National Transport and Safety Authority's suspension of its automated instant fines system following a court challenge (EastleighVoice, YNewsDigital, TNXAfrica).
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A report by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has revealed that 7 in every 10 Kenyans ailing from fever are unnecessarily treating with antibiotics or painkillers. This has led…
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi City County will this weekend open its customer service centres to allow residents to access services and settle outstanding land rates ahead of the April 1 enforcement deadline. In…
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NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 27 – The High Court in Embu has ordered a partial recount of votes in Mbeere North by-election over irregularities in...
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She linked the push for paperless courts to the Judiciary’s Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) Blueprint, which aims to ensure faster resolution of cases and reduce backlog, with a target that no case should remain in trial courts for more than three years.
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TV47 Digital
The rehabilitation of the historic Nairobi Dam has officially commenced following the conclusion of public participation exercises in Nairobi West and Highrise, setting the stage for restoration works expected to…
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The businessman garnered 13,759 votes against, Bernard Ng’eno, who got 13,394 votes.
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At Jamhuri Grounds, where ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga was leading another faction in a similar event, defiance and outright consolidation of power gripped the multitude, signalling irreconcilable differences in former prime minister Raila Odinga’s outfit.
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