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 […]
Shell Autocross Rally Heads to Stoni Athi for Round Five Showdown
Big sporting weekend ahead, All roads lead to Athi River, 40 kilometres southeast of Nairobi, where the battle for honours in the 2026 Shell Autocross Rally Championship shifts to Stoni Athi this Saturday and Sunday. Drivers will take on a demanding Round 5 on August 29 and 30, with the championship entering another crucial stage in the fight for top honours.. The two day event is expected to test competitors across speed, precision, endurance and technical preparation, with the round winners set to be decided on Sunday. Vivo Energy’s Shell will once again take centre stage as the championship’s title […]
Malkia Strikers Storm Into Round of 16, Egypt, Cameroon and Rwanda Stay Unbeaten
Kenya’s Malkia Strikers stormed into the Round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship with a perfect Pool A campaign, sweeping Mali 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Thursday. The defending champions produced another dominant display, winning 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18 to finish top of Pool A without dropping a single set. Kenya had earlier opened their title defence with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Zambia, winning 25-14, 25-9 and 25-11. Their latest victory over Mali confirmed their position as Pool A winners and secured the prime seeding heading into the knockout stage. Zambia finished […]
Police Bullets March Into CECAFA Semi-Finals as Amuyolete Strikes Twice
Kenya Police Bullets FC have taken another significant step towards a maiden CAF Women’s Champions League appearance after cruising to a 3-1 victory over Burundi’s Top Girls Academy to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA regional qualifiers in Kigali. The reigning Kenya Women’s Premier League champions followed up their opening 2-1 victory over Tanzania’s Simba Queens with another composed display, underlining their growing confidence as they continue their continental campaign. Martha Amuyolete emerged as the difference-maker, scoring twice to take her tournament tally to three goals after also finding the net in the dramatic win over […]