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 […]
Chapa Dimba 5: All Set for Nyanza Regional Finals
The Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season 5 campaign in Nyanza has produced its county champions in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, setting the stage for an exciting regional showdown. County finals were held over the weekend, with Kisumu’s boys’ title going to Obunga FC, while Plateau Queens of Nyakach Girls claimed the girls’ crown. Siaya produced Indomitable Soldiers and Nyamira Starlets, while Awendo Academy and Oyugi Ogango Girls emerged victorious in Migori. Nyaguku FC and Masosa Starlets won in Nyamira, Sameta High School and Otendo Comprehensive Starlets took the Kisii titles, while Kendu Muslim and Hedso Queens emerged champions in […]
Mean Machine Earn Promotion as Christie 7s Beckons at RFUEA
Mean Machine RFC ‘Eschuma’ secured their return to Division One of the National Sevens Circuit for Christie leg in emphatic fashion, defeating Northern Suburbs 22–10 in the Division Two Cup final at Embu Stadium on Sunday. The promotion marks a return to the top tier for the University of Nairobi side, who had been outside Division One since their last appearance in the competition. Machine completed an unbeaten campaign in Embu, saving their most important performance for the final. They made a fast start against Northern Suburbs, opening the scoring with an unconverted try in the corner to take a […]
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 […]