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 […]
Malkia Strikers Face Mali as Egypt, Cameroon and Rwanda Lead Tight African Championship Race
The 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship enters another decisive day in Nairobi, with the group-stage race beginning to take shape after a series of commanding performances and thrilling contests on Day Two. Hosts and defending champions Kenya headline the Day Three programme when the Malkia Strikers face Mali at 7pm at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, knowing victory will officially secure top spot in Pool A. Kenya opened their title defence with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Zambia, winning 25-14, 25-9 and 25-11. Zambia subsequently bounced back by defeating Mali 3-1, leaving Kenya and Zambia level on three points, […]
Police Bullets Target CECAFA Semi-Final Spot Against Top Girls Academy
Kenya Police Bullets FC will aim to seal a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers when they face Burundi’s Top Girls Academy in their final Group C match at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Kenyan champions head into the 5:00 pm (EAT) encounter in a strong position after defeating Tanzania’s Simba Queens 2-1 in their opening match on Monday. That victory handed David Vijago’s side three points and control of their own destiny in a tightly contested group. With Simba Queens having completed their fixtures and sitting on three points from […]
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 […]