Roshan Shrestha
Roshan Shrestha is a Nepali journalist, author, and digital media entrepreneur from Bahrabise. He is the initiator of Wikinp, an open digital knowledge initiative, and later went on to establish Khoj Samachar, where he currently serves as founder and editor-in-chief. He is also the developer of Kamko (कामको), a public-service digital application focused on verified information and civic awareness. Known for his independent and outspoken journalism, Shrestha has reported extensively on corruption, youth-related issues, and the promotion of digital literacy in Nepal.[1][2][3][4]
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| Roshan Shrestha | |
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| Native name | रोशन श्रेष्ठ |
| Born | October 14, 1996 Bahrabise Nepal |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nepali |
| 🏫 Education | Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School |
| 💼 Occupation | Investigative journalist, author |
| 📆 Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | Founder of Khoj Samachar, promoting digital accountability in Nepali journalism |
| Notable work | Digital Voice of Nepal (Book) |
| 🌐 Website | roshanstha.com |
Early life
Pressenza reports that Shrestha grew up in Bahrabise, Sindhupalchok District in a rural family and experienced the 2015 Nepal earthquake, which influenced his interest in social issues.[2]
Career
According to Global Voices, Shrestha established Khoj Samachar in 2021 as a digital platform focused on corruption, governance, and youth empowerment.[1] Pressenza notes that he began reporting from rural areas and gradually became active in Nepal’s digital journalism landscape.[2]
Kamko App
In 2025, Roshan Shrestha introduced Kamko (कामको), a public-service mobile application developed with the aim of making verified information easily accessible to the public. The app was designed to support everyday informational needs by offering services such as visa and work permit verification for multiple countries, a Nepali calendar, and access to curated video-based news and awareness content. Shortly after its launch on the Google Play Store, Kamko saw rapid adoption among users, surpassing 100,000 downloads within its first month. The platform has since been viewed as a growing digital tool for public awareness, transparency, and responsible information sharing in Nepal.[3] Nepali News Hub also covered the launch, highlighting its role in providing verified information and digital civic engagement features.[4]
Wikinp
In 2025, Shrestha launched Wikinp, a Nepal-based open knowledge platform designed to collect and present verified information about Nepali individuals, institutions, and cultural topics. The project aims to establish a locally curated “digital knowledge panel” for Nepal, modeled on international standards of citation and neutrality.[5]
According to its official description, Wikinp serves as an independent civic effort to strengthen Nepal’s digital presence by creating structured, SEO-indexable profiles of verified public data.[6]
Recognition
Global Voices described Khoj Samachar as a platform that empowers youth and challenges corruption in Nepal.[1] Pressenza referred to Shrestha as "the voice from the hills" representing change in digital journalism.[2] News24 Nepal profiled him for launching the Roshan Shrestha App and linking journalism with public digital services.[3] Nepali News Hub noted his contribution as the founder of Khoj Samachar.[4]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nepal’s Khoj Samachar challenges corruption and empowers youth through digital media, Global Voices, 25 September 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Roshan Shrestha: The Voice From the Hills Changing Nepali Digital Journalism, Pressenza, 22 July 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 पत्रकार श्रेष्ठले लन्च गरे आफ्नै नामको एप, News24 Nepal, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Khoj Samachar founder Roshan Shrestha, Nepali News Hub, 2025.
- ↑ "Nepali Journalist Roshan Shrestha Launches Wikinp, the Nation's Own Digital Knowledge Panel". eNepalese. October 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ↑ "About WikiNP". Wikinp. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
