KCB Loses John Okulo to Sidian Bank, Names Replacement: Sidian Bank has appointed John Okulo as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026, recruiting him from KCB Bank Kenya where he was Director of Corporate Banking. KCB has responded by appointing Peter Kipkorir Ng'eno as its new Director of Corporate Banking to replace Okulo, with the appointment effective March 27, 2026 and subject to regulatory approval. At the same time, KCB Bank Kenya secured Sh12.5 billion from the Green Climate Fund to support green projects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and farmers.

MP Salasya Cites Shyness As Major Hurdle In Search For Four Wives: Mp Peter Salasya has revealed his major obstacle in his quest to marry four wives: shyness. This personal admission about relationship difficulties follows similar personal revelations from other Kenyan figures. Media personality Oga Obinna shared his heartbreak after discovering his ex-girlfriend was cheating on him with her gym trainer. Meanwhile, Kenyan comedian Cartoon Comedian is set to reveal details about her breakup and single motherhood journey. All three stories represent public figures openness about personal relationship challenges.

Sifuna, Babu Team Overpower Police, Enter Ufungamano: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and other leaders from the ODM "Linda Mwananchi" faction overpowered police to gain entry into Ufungamano House, holding a parallel meeting to the Special Delegates Convention led by ODM leader Oburu Odinga at Jamhuri grounds. Siaya Governor James Orengo led youth into Ufungamano Grounds following a reported standoff, invoking the legacy of Raila Odinga and calling for major political and constitutional changes. The Linda Mwananchi faction accused President William Ruto of interfering in opposition party affairs, while a faction aligned with Sifuna planned a rally in Mombasa amid escalating ODM tensions. Police Lob Teargas at ODM Convention Venue: Police lobbed teargas at Jamhuri Grounds, Nairobi, on March 27, 2026, to disperse youths attempting to force their way into the ODM Special Delegates Convention. The ODM party held its first Special Delegates Convention since the death of Raila Odinga in October 2025, with two factions holding separate meetings - one at Jamhuri Grounds and another at Ufungamano House. ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna declared the NDC meeting at Jamhuri Grounds fake, while his speech was abruptly cut short after police intervened to evict Linda Mwananchi attendees. ODM Deputy Party Leader Geoffrey Osotsi accused authorities of deploying soldiers overnight to disrupt the party's activities. Oburu Takes ODM Helm, Osotsi Axed: The Orange Democratic Movement held a Special Delegates Convention on Friday, March 27, 2026, resulting in a significant leadership reshuffle. Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was removed as deputy party leader during the convention, replaced in a purge of party leadership. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal halted the planned removal of Edwin Sifuna as ODM's Secretary-General, rejecting the removal attempt. ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna declared that the party cannot align with what he termed as a "killer government" due to fundamental differences in values.

NTT DATA Report: Just 11% of African Organizations Reach Top Cloud Maturity: A new report by NTT DATA reveals that only 11% of African organizations have reached the highest level of cloud maturity, despite surging demand for cloud as an AI execution layer. The report highlights a significant gap in cloud readiness across the continent. At the same time, a separate report from Red Hat shows that 97% of organizations experienced at least one cloud-native security incident in the past year, emphasizing urgent maturity gaps and the need for automation. In related infrastructure news, Vertiv is set to showcase its AI-ready data centre infrastructure solutions at GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 from April 7–9.

33 Bodies Found in Kericho Mass Grave Under Investigation: A deeply disturbing discovery was made in Kericho where 33 bodies, including those of children, were found in a mass grave. Preliminary findings confirmed that children discovered in the mass grave died from blunt force head injuries, with 25 bodies of children examined and 4 showing head injuries. However, further investigation revealed most of the deceased likely died from prematurity, with few signs of physical injury. The circumstances surrounding their deaths and how they ended up in this unmarked resting place remain largely unknown. Wilson Airport Lapses Exposed After Aircraft Tragedy: Following a recent plane crash at Wilson Airport, significant safety lapses have been brought to light. The incident raised serious concerns about operational standards at Kenya's busiest airport, leading to intense scrutiny and calls for immediate investigations. A Senate Committee conducted an inspection at Wilson Airport in Nairobi to assess its current condition. Murkomen Declares Parts of Three Counties as Disturbed & Dangerous Days After KDF Deployment: Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has officially declared parts of Laikipia, Meru, and Isiolo counties as security-disturbed and dangerous, effective March 26, 6pm for 30 days. This declaration enables a major security operation to combat escalating criminal activities and banditry in the region. The government had earlier deployed the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to support the operation. Parts of Laikipia, Meru, and Isiolo counties have been declared security-disturbed and dangerous for 30 days following a gazette notice issued on March 26, 2026. This declaration enables a major security operation to combat escalating criminal activities and banditry. The government cited escalating criminal activities and banditry as the reason for the security operation. Edwin Sifuna Cuts Short Speech As Police Evict Linda Mwananchi Attendees: ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna's speech was abruptly cut short at a party meeting in Nairobi after police intervened to evict attendees identified as 'Linda Mwananchi'. Sifuna expressed dismay as police trucks were observed outside the planned meeting venue. Siaya Governor James Orengo led a group of youth into Ufungamano Grounds following a reported standoff and issued a strong warning that any assault on individuals will result in swift and severe consequences. ODM Deputy Party Leader Geoffrey Osotsi accused authorities of deploying soldiers overnight to disrupt the party's activities. Additionally, James Orengo declared readiness to "die for our country" amidst concerns within the party during a press conference where Sifuna stated that ODM is in danger and cannot align with what he termed a "killer government" due to fundamental differences in values. Oburu Oginga Ratified As ODM Party Leader: Oburu Oginga has been officially ratified as the party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following a decision by the party's Sessional Delegates Conference. This significant handover of power marks a new chapter for the influential political outfit. Gladys Wanga was voted in as National chair of ODM, further consolidating the party's leadership structure. These developments occur amid internal party tensions as Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna publicly declared the National Delegates Conference (NDC) meeting held at Jamhuri Grounds to be fake. ODM Officially Elects Party Leader, Deputies: Oburu Odinga has been officially elected as the Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following a Special Delegates Conference. Oburu Oginga has been handed full authority within the Orange Democratic Movement party, marking a significant handover of power. Oburu Oginga has been officially ratified as the party leader of the Orange Democratic Movement following a decision by the party's Sessional Delegates Conference. Gladys Wanga was voted in as National chair of ODM. These developments come amid reports of deepening party rifts, with factions planning parallel delegate conferences. Kenya Shilling Could Hit Ksh168, Economists Warn as War Fuels Dollar Surge: The Kenyan Shilling is facing significant pressure and could plummet due to the ongoing Middle East war, leading to a surge in the U.S. dollar and increased cost of living. The World Bank Group has pledged financial aid and support to vulnerable countries, including Kenya, facing fuel and fertilizer shortages exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East war. The conflict has disrupted supply routes, leading to significant price hikes. Kenyan flower exporters have suffered significant financial losses amounting to $4.8 million due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted critical air cargo routes.