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 […]
FKF League Set for September 19 Kick-Off as Aduda Raises Governance Questions
The 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season is set to kick off on September 19, but former FKF Secretary General/CEO Lodvick Aduda has questioned whether the federation has addressed all the governance issues surrounding the return of league football. The league was initially scheduled to begin on August 29–30 but was delayed amid a series of court battles over the promotion and relegation framework. FKF has now confirmed September 19 as the new start date, following a ruling by Murang’a High Court that cleared the federation to run the new season under the 2019 FKF Rules and Regulations. The […]
Rose Wasike Retires After 11 Years at the Heart of Kenya’s Sports Governance.
Kenya’s sports governance landscape is entering a new chapter following the retirement of Rose Wasike, the country’s first Sports Registrar, after 11 years at the centre of efforts to regulate clubs, federations and other sporting organisations. Wasike left office at the end of August 2026, bringing to an end a tenure that began with the implementation of a new legal framework for sports and ended with one of the most closely watched governance disputes in Kenyan football involving Gor Mahia and its long-serving chairman, Ambrose Rachier. Her departure marks the end of an era for an office that was itself […]
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 […]