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 […]
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 […]
Malkia Strikers Lose African Crown to Egypt, but Olympic Dream Lives On
Kenya’s hopes of defending the African women’s volleyball title on home soil ended in disappointment on Friday after the Malkia Strikers fell 3-0 to Egypt in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The defending champions had hoped to complete their campaign with another continental crown in front of a passionate home crowd, but Egypt produced a disciplined and ruthless performance to deny Kenya the title. Egypt seized the initiative early, winning the opening set 25-21 before taking firm control of the second set. The three-time African champions dominated the exchanges to […]