National Cereals and Produce Board

Also known as: NCPB

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

2026-05-162026-08-11

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May 2026
16 MayCitizen Digital
NCPB edge GSU to stretch streak By Jackson Kilonzi May 16, 2026 08:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NCPB's Oscar Makokha shoots to score past Equity's shot-stopper Teddy Sidai in a past handball league cl …
NCPB edge GSU to stretch streak

Agriculture & Land

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

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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 →

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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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →