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Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Kenyan press · Organization

National Cereals and Produce Board

Also known as: NCPB

Government grain procurement agency involved in maize procurement scandals and sports sponsorship of handball teams.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Koonyo said wheat farmers were struggling to sell their produce as buyers offered prices below the cost of production.He lamented that private millers were buying maize at Sh3,400 per 90-kilogramme bag, while the National Cereals and Produce Board was offering Sh3,900.

    Government increases wheat prices to Sh 5,100 per 90 kg bag
  3. Citizen Digital

    According to Njeri and fellow farmer Charles Kinyua, subsidized fertilizer has not been available at National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots in Mwea and Sagana, even after they received SMS notifications indicating they could collect the inputs.

    Cold, snails and fertilizer shortages: Triple threat for Mwea rice farmers as planting season begins
  4. July 2026
  5. The Standard

    Significant volumes of grain currently sit in vulnerable private farm storage, unpurchased by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).

    Kenya must act now to avert famine
  6. Citizen Digital

    Now, the veteran legislator is speaking publicly about the conviction that saw him sentenced to 67 years in prison or pay a hefty fine in the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) maize scandal a case he insists was politically motivated.

    Sirisia MP John Waluke opens up on 67-year sentence, military career and life after conviction
  7. Citizen Digital

    Now, the veteran legislator is speaking publicly about the conviction that saw him sentenced to 67 years in prison or pay a hefty fine in the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) maize scandal a case he insists was politically motivated.

    Sirisia MP John Waluke opens up on 67-year sentence, military career and life after conviction
  8. Citizen Digital

    NCPB, Equity set for final day Men's Handball League decider By Festus Lango July 03, 2026 05:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NCPB’s Sardy Francis blocks Kisiwa TTI’s attacker Yusuf Pwoka from scoring du

    NCPB, Equity set for final day Men's Handball League decider
  9. June 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Men continue to lead the standings with 35 points, while Desert Scorpions sit 11th on eight points, level with 10th-placed Daystar Falcons as the race for survival intensifies.

    Desert Scorpions unleash the sting to bolster survival chances
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeShortage of topdressing fertiliser across maize-producing counties in North Rift has forced farmers to camp at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Eldoret.

    Farmers camp at Eldoret NCPB depot as fertiliser shortage bites
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    NCPB face Daystar in tough women’s handball league clash By Festus Lango May 29, 2026 05:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Water and NCPB clash in a past match at Nyayo National Stadium Handball Co

    NCPB face Daystar in tough women’s handball league clash
  14. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi Water thrash Daystar to strengthen handball league title push By Magdaline Thuku May 24, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Water and NCPB clash in a past match at Nyayo National Sta

    Nairobi Water thrash Daystar to strengthen handball league title push
Agriculture & Land

Government raises wheat producer price to Sh5,100 per 90kg bag

The News

The Government increased the producer price of locally produced wheat to Sh5,100 per 90-kilogramme bag, an increase of Sh350 from the previous year's Sh4,750. The price increase came after cereal farmers in Narok County issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding better prices, though the new price falls short of the Sh5,378 per bag that farmers had demanded based on a government-commissioned cost-of-production study.

10 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Government raises wheat producer price to Sh5,100 per 90kg bag

    The Government increased the producer price of locally produced wheat to Sh5,100 per 90-kilogramme bag, an increase of Sh350 from the previous year's Sh4,750. The price increase came after cereal farmers in Narok County issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding better prices, though the new price falls short of the Sh5,378 per bag that farmers had demanded based on a government-commissioned cost-of-production study.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Mwea rice farmers face cold, snails, fertilizer delays

    Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme are contending with harsh weather forcing adjusted work schedules, snail infestations destroying seedlings, and delayed access to subsidized fertilizer, with farmers reporting colds and illnesses from prolonged exposure to cold water.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Kenya faces severe food security crisis from failed harvests

    Kenya is staring at an impending severe food security crisis as long rains failed or proved erratic in key breadbasket regions, causing widespread crop failure compounded by Fall Armyworm infestations; the meteorological department warns of a high-intensity El Niño season between October and December that threatens further destruction.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Sirisia MP Waluke denies stealing in 67-year NCPB conviction

    Sirisia MP John Waluke has spoken publicly about his 67-year prison sentence in the National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintaining that he never stole public funds and that the case was a breach of contract rather than a criminal matter, which he characterizes as politically motivated.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sirisia MP Waluke claims NCPB conviction was politically motivated

    Sirisia MP John Waluke, convicted and sentenced to 67 years in prison or a hefty fine in the National Cereals and Produce Board maize scandal, maintains he never stole public funds and argues the dispute stemmed from a breach of contract between his company and the government that he characterizes as political.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. NCPB and Equity vie for Men's Handball League title Sunday

    The 2026 Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League title will be decided on the final day this Sunday, with NCPB trailing leaders Equity Bank by one point after 22 rounds. NCPB must defeat Daystar University to clinch the championship; a draw or loss gives Equity their maiden title despite their superior goal difference.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Desert Scorpions win twice to boost Kenya handball survival hopes

    Desert Scorpions defeated University of Eldoret Pipers 41-23 and Kenyatta University 27-26 over the weekend, moving to eight points and level with 10th place with three matches remaining in the Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Fertiliser shortage forces farmers to camp at Eldoret NCPB depot

    Farmers in North Rift maize-producing counties have camped at the Eldoret NCPB depot for two weeks awaiting topdressing fertiliser (CAN), with hundreds expressing displeasure over the government's failure to supply the critical input on time. An NCPB source attributed the shortage to demands by transporters for additional pay following fuel price increases, while farmers warned the delay would result in poor harvests this season.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. NCPB face Daystar in Kenya Women's Handball League match

    Third-placed NCPB play Daystar Falcons on Saturday in the only Kenya Ladies Handball League match of the weekend, as leaders Nairobi Water Queens and second-placed Ulinzi Sharks are not in action. Daystar enter the match following a 37-12 loss to Nairobi Water Queens and aim to bounce back.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Nairobi Water beats Daystar 37-12 in handball league

    Nairobi Water defeated Daystar 37-12 at Nyayo National Stadium, strengthening their title push after entering the match in third place with 14 points. Assistant coach Thodosia Sangoro attributed the commanding victory to the team's preparation, focus, and execution of tactics throughout the game.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. NCPB defeats GSU 22-19 to extend unbeaten run

    Defending champions NCPB maintained their undefeated streak in the Kenya Handball Federation Premier League by beating General Service Unit 22-19 at Nyayo National Stadium. NCPB dominated the first half with a 13-8 lead before GSU mounted a second-half comeback.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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