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 Lose African Crown to Egypt, but Olympic Dream Lives On
Kenya’s hopes of defending the African women’s volleyball title on home soil ended in disappointment on Friday after the Malkia Strikers fell 3-0 to Egypt in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The defending champions had hoped to complete their campaign with another continental crown in front of a passionate home crowd, but Egypt produced a disciplined and ruthless performance to deny Kenya the title. Egypt seized the initiative early, winning the opening set 25-21 before taking firm control of the second set. The three-time African champions dominated the exchanges to […]
President William Ruto, CS Mvurya Rally Behind Malkia Strikers Ahead of Egypt Final
President William Ruto and Sports Cabinet Secretary Mvurya have rallied behind Kenya’s Malkia Strikers ahead of Friday’s CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship final against Egypt, praising the defending champions after their commanding 3-0 semi-final victory over Cameroon. Ruto hailed the Malkia Strikers’ performance as a proud moment for the country, saying the team had once again demonstrated the winning spirit that has come to define the national side. “We are proud of the outstanding performance of our Malkia Strikers at the 2026 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship,” Ruto said. “The commanding 3-0 victory over Cameroon, which secured a place […]
Malkia Strikers Set Up Egypt Final as Kasarani Crowd Roars Kenya Into Championship Decider
Kenya’s defending champions, the Malkia Strikers, have stormed into the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship after sweeping Cameroon 3-0 at a packed Kasarani Indoor Arena on Thursday night. Playing under the floodlights, Kenya produced a composed performance to overcome a determined Cameroonian side 25-19, 25-20, 25-20 and keep their title defence firmly on course. The victory sets up a heavyweight final against three-time African champions Egypt on Friday, with the Malkia Strikers now one win away from successfully retaining their continental crown on home soil. Egypt booked their place in the final earlier in the […]