Mwea Rice Farmers Demand KSh 210 Million Owed by Government - August 2026

Mwea rice farmers are demanding the release of KSh 210 million from the government, which is reportedly owed for rice purchased by the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of opposition politicians during a tour of Narok County, accusing them of lacking policies and a vision for the country's development. Meanwhile, UASU is demanding an independent audit of Moi University following a plan to retrench 75 lecturers. The Kenyan government has allocated Sh18.51 billion towards schools, yet the education sector continues to grapple with significant debt.