Rice farmers urge government to release Sh210m KNTC dues
Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme have urged the Government to fast-track payment of Sh210 million owed to them after they supplied 25,760 bags of rice to the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). The farmers, through the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Co-operative Society (MRGM), said the delayed payment was affecting their ability to pay school fees, purchase farm inputs and meet household expenses. Speaking at the MRGM offices in Mwea, Chief Executive Officer Anthony Waweru said the Government’s intervention in the rice marketing crisis was welcome, but called for the payment process to be expedited. Waweru said farmers had […]
Guilty as charged
former migori governor okoth obado has been found guilty of murdering sharon otieno in 2018.The court found that Obado financed the execution of the crime, Oyamo played a key role in its execution, while Obiero participated in concealing the offence.
Ol Kalou By-election: DCP’s Sammy Waweru Cruises to Landslide Victory Over UDA
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has secured a commanding victory in the Ol Kalou Ward by-election, dealing a significant political setback to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). According to the official results released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru garnered 35,440 votes to defeat UDA’s Samuel Muchina Nyagah, who received 5,450 votes. Waweru’s victory came by a margin of 29,990 votes, making it one of the most decisive by-election wins in recent years. The contest attracted national attention, with senior political leaders from both camps actively campaigning in the […]
KCB and Airtel Money Partner to Expand Financial Access
KCB Bank Kenya and Airtel Money Kenya have entered into a strategic partnership that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash through more than 22,000 KCB agents nationwide, strengthening access to digital financial services across Kenya. The agreement marks another step toward greater interoperability within Kenya’s financial sector, enabling customers to access services more conveniently regardless of their location. According to Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, the partnership is designed to make financial services more accessible and convenient for Airtel Money users. “By opening access to KCB’s extensive agent network, we are bringing Airtel Money services closer to more Kenyans […]
EX-SPORTS PS PETER KABERIA AND FIVE OTHERS ARRESTED OVER Ksh.1.5BN CHAN TENDER
Former Principal Secretary for Sports Development Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia is among six suspects arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over an alleged irregular Ksh.1.5 billion tender linked to preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) hosted in Kenya. The EACC says the contract, valued at USD15.89 million, was awarded in 2017 by the then State Department for Sports Development in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts to M/s Auditel Kenya, a Spanish company registered in Kenya. The tender involved the supply and installation of security systems, access-control and communication equipment, audio-visual systems and pitch-lighting […]
KCB Edge Kabras Again to Claim Embu 7s Title
KCB Rugby Club continued their dominance of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit on Sunday, edging Kabras Sugar RFC 12–10 in the Embu 7s final at Embu Stadium to claim their third tournament title of the season. The victory gave the Bankers a crucial advantage in the overall championship race, opening a six-point gap over Kabras with just one leg remaining in the six-leg circuit. KCB have now won the Prinsloo, Kabeberi and Embu 7s, while Kabras have taken the Dala and Driftwood 7s titles. The Embu campaign saw both sides produce strong performances from the group stage through to the […]
Pyramids Punish Gor Mahia Lapses to Take 2-0 First-Leg Lead
Gor Mahia face a difficult task in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary-round tie after Pyramids FC secured a 2-0 victory at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. K’Ogalo made a positive start, but defensive lapses proved costly as the Egyptian side struck in either half to take control of the tie. Pyramids opened the scoring in the fifth minute following a quick counterattack. Mostafa Fathi’s delivery was punched away by Gor Mahia goalkeeper Bryne Omondi, but the loose ball fell kindly to Walid El Karti, who finished from the rebound. Gor tried to respond immediately. Mike Kibwage […]