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 Rally Past Algeria to Storm Into CAVB Championship Semi-Finals
Defending champions Kenya’s Malkia Strikers staged a superb comeback under the Kasarani floodlights on Tuesday night, overcoming Algeria 3-1 to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship. The hosts were given a stern test in the day’s final quarter-final, with Algeria taking advantage of a strong start to claim the opening set 25-21 and put Kenya on the back foot. Kenya, however, responded in emphatic fashion. The Malkia Strikers raised their intensity in the second set, taking control of the contest and leaving Algeria struggling to match their pace. The defending champions […]
Speed, Dust and Adrenaline: Hinga and Yaya Conquer Stoni Athi in Shell AutoX Round Five
Stoni Athi delivered a high-octane weekend of speed, dust and adrenaline as drivers pushed themselves and their machines to the limit during Round Five of the 2026 Shell Autocross Rally Championship. Held at Stoni Athi in Machakos County, the action-packed round brought together drivers and navigators for a demanding test of speed, precision, consistency and machine control, with competitors battling for valuable points as the seven-leg championship entered another crucial phase. The event, organised by 254 Motorsports Club, lived up to expectations, with the challenging Stoni Athi terrain providing a stern examination of both drivers and their machinery. After two […]
Police Bullets’ CAF Women’s Champions League Dream Shattered by Kawempe Muslim
Kenya Police Bullets’ quest to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League for the first time ended in heartbreak on Monday after they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies in the 2026 CECAFA Women’s Club Championship final at Kigali Pelé Stadium in Rwanda. The FKF WPL pushed the Ugandan side all the way in a fiercely contested encounter that remained goalless after 90 minutes, forcing the final into extra time with the coveted CAF Women’s Champions League ticket still up for grabs. The decisive moment arrived in the 100th minute when Kawempe Muslim captain Agnes […]