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 […]
Gor Mahia Humiliated in Cairo as Pyramids Run Riot
Gor Mahia’s return to the CAF Champions League turned into a nightmare in Cairo on Sunday night, with Pyramids FC handing the Kenyan champions a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the 30 June Stadium. The result sent K’Ogalo crashing out of the competition 7-1 on aggregate after the Egyptians had already won the first leg 2-0 in Nairobi, but beyond the scoreline, the manner of the defeat will raise serious questions about Gor’s defensive organisation and ability to learn from repeated mistakes. For the fourth consecutive match, Gor conceded heavily in the opening half, continuing a worrying trend that has seen […]
The Odds Say No, Football Says Maybe: Gor Mahia’s Cairo Test
The odds may be stacked heavily against Gor Mahia, but the Kenyan champions have 90 minutes to prove that football does not always follow the script when they face Pyramids FC in the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary-round tie in Cairo tonight. Gor travel to the 30 June Stadium trailing 2-0 from last weekend’s first leg at Nyayo National stadiumand must produce a remarkable turnaround to keep their continental campaign alive. A three-goal victory would take Gor through to the next round, while a two-goal win would force extra time. Should the aggregate score remain level […]
Erambo Sends Tusker Through as Brewers Eliminate Al Ahli Madani
Chrispine Erambo scored the only goal as Tusker FC defeated Sudanese side Al Ahli Wad Medani 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday to book their place in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The victory gave the Brewers a 3-2 aggregate success after the two sides had played out a 2-2 draw in the opening leg in Kigali, Rwanda. Tusker knew they could not afford another lapse after throwing away a two-goal advantage in the first meeting, and they showed greater composure in Nairobi as they secured the result they needed. Al Ahli began brightly, with […]