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Did Cord anti-IEBC Protests cost Raila's Popularity? Recent poll Survey shows that Uhuru Kenyatta’s popularity has tremendously increased as that of Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) Leader Raila Odinga drops. According to IPSOS Synovate, President Uhurus’ chances to be reelected as the president stood at 51 Read More on Page 2
President Uhuru Kenyatta
CORD Leader Raila Odinga
It is who you know that gets you a job ; survey reveals The chances of one to get an employment arehigh for one who happens to know people in the job market as compared to the onewho depends on academic credentials this is according to the research carried out by the World Bank.
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Features Pg 3,4, 7&8
Business Pg 5-6,9-11
Sports Pg 16
Delicacy Midpoint - Pg 2
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Education ministry rolls out a platform to grow talents
By Africaworld
he Ministry of Education in collaboration with Athletics Kenya has launched a programme that will help identify and nurture talent for school going children. The Principal Secretary for Basic Education Dr Belio Kipsang said the programme will be intergrated into
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The PS for Basic Education Dr Belio Kipsang Photo: Courtesy
the ministry curricular activities to give them an early exposure to sports. Dr Kipsang noted that the
program will start as from next year and it will target the children of between the ages of
Kenya’s Semi Arid areas to benefit from World Bank By Eric Bosire
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enya will get a World Bank loan of $1.1 billion for infrastructure projects in the country’s arid northern region, the bank’s vice president for Africa said. The loan is the latest in series to Kenya, which amount to $5.5 billion, excluding the new package. “It is an unprecedented financial commitment to this part of Kenya,” Makhtar Diop told Reuters in Nairobi over the weekend. The funds will be used to build roads, improve water and energy supplies and support livestock keeping. They will have a maturity of 50 years and an interest rate of less than 1 percent. The package was prepared at the request of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Diop said. He did not say when the full disbursement of the funds would take place, but technical work on some projects has already started. Projects to be funded with the facility included a modern road linking Isiolo, a town in the lower eastern region, with
Mandera, a town close to the border with Somalia. Diop said the World Bank expected Kenya’s economy to expand by 5.9 percent this year, close to the government’s forecast of 6 percent. It grew 5.6 percent last year. “Kenya is doing pretty well in the Africa context and in the global context, but the ambition of the government is to sustain that growth rate and accelerate it,” he said. To attain faster growth, the country needed to increase efficiency in state-owned firms and improve competitiveness, through investments in infrastructure. Last week, the government forecast a higher budget
deficit of 9.3 percent of gross domestic product for the fiscal year starting next month as it increases public investments. “Overall the fiscal deficit is financeable,” Diop said, adding total debt was increasing but remained sustainable at about 50 percent of GDP. The World Bank cut its average growth forecast for subSaharan Africa to 2.5 percent this year because of lower commodity prices. Diop said the continent could attract investment because of higher returns than other regions of the world, but he said some African nations needed to avoid building up their dollar-denominated debt.
to 14 years old. The President of Athletics Kenya Gen (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei welcomed the introduction of the programme saying it will open avenue for the kids as well serve as the foundation to teach them the to dissociate themselves from practices such as doping. Gen Tuwei at the same time asked the government to ensure every school has the playing ground so as the pupils to get a venue to practice
sports activities. He further noted the Association had so far trained and equipped 48 teachers with necessary skills to oversee the kids’ athletics management “Athletics Kenya has the mandate,under the International Association of Athletics Federation, (IAAF), to manage the rules, scoring and training of officials of the sport,” he said.
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According to IPSOS Synovate, President Uhurus’ chances to be reelected as the president stood at 51 percent while that of Odinga being 28 percent. This is an increase for Uhuru whose popularity has risen by 2 percent while that of Raila dropped by 1 percent as compared to the research conducted in November last year where the two had 49 and 29 percentages respectively. The research further reveals that 58 percent of the people interviewed said they will vote for Uhuru while 32 percent said they will elect Raila. The research further reveals that 67 percent of the respondents believe that Jubilee will take the day against 11 percent in favour of CORD if the elections were held
today. IPSOS Lead Researcher Tom Wolf argues, despite the research being in favour of Uhuru things might change once Cord names their flag bearer to contest for the presidential seat. This statitics comes out after Raila and other Cord Members led anti-IEBC demonstrations where lives and properties estimated to be billions of shillings were lost through arson, looting and business closures. The research was conducted between 4th to 18th June whereby 2,076 respondents were interviewed.
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Why Married Men will continue cheating on their spouses
ases of married men engaging themselves in multiple affairs have been on the rise and the trend seems not to end any time soon. Majority of the married men I have interacted with do admit that their insatiable appetite for sex is the driving force which makes
them to cheat on their spouses. They argue that most their female partners do not seem to understand or care for their bodily needs as they trying to keep them off with the excuse they are not in the mood to have intimacy For instance James not his real name says he resolved to look for a side dish after numerous fights with her wife in the bedroom become too much till he wouldn’t take it anymore. “Every night we could quarrel and finally broke into a fight just because of my wife denying me my conjugal rights. It reached a moment I got tired I opted to look for another woman who takes care of my manly needs in return I furnish her lifestyle,” says James a resident of Kahawa wendani. *Gladys* a mother of two admits that most women do
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Married Men will continue cheating on their spouses as far their wives continue treating them as refuges in their own bedrooms
house maybe you are busy doing something and without no hesitate he jumps on you like a dog on heat to make love to you just because he feels like making it to you without even taking into considerations about your own feelings. No way. Things never work that way. Seriously up to when do these men have to learn that they need to take time and put us into the mood for the episode?” wonders Ms Lucy. When a man asks for sex he really wants it According to Nairobi based sexologist Martin Munga says due to the nature men were In fact we don’t, let men try to understand us bearing created is so weird in that when they have set their in mind there is time and season for everything,” says minds on sex it is not easier to change them. They will Gladys. do anything till they get it. According to *Lucas* a “The sex drive in men father of three kids says he is so high so once they feels dejected and of less are denied sex they opt treasured whenever his to look it elsewhere no spouse refuses to cohabit matter what till they get with him not because she it. That is why you find is not on her periods but because she feels like not to. married men thronging in He goes ahead to reveal that brothels, prostitution dens as well entertaining other once such thing happens to women apart from their him he opt to look for the legal wives not because same services elsewhere. they want it but they just “You can imagine you are a man and you are in the mood find themselves in that situation,” says Munga. to fulfil your manly needs According to the research and you are denied not just for every nine seconds a for a vivid reason but since man thinks about having someone has chosen to. What do you expect? You go sex and this amounts to 90 and look it elsewhere,” Says percent sexually mindset in most men leaving Lucas only with ten percent For *Lucy *argues that to concentrate on other most men have the habit activities. off popping up at them from nowhere and expect Names used in this article to bed them immediately have been deliberately without even preparing changed by this writer them psychologically to the to protect the identity session. and most basically “I wonder sometimes what the marriage of those is wrong with most men. interviewed. You can find let’s say your husband coming into the turn their men down when they make advances to them at the times they feel that they are not into the ‘thing’. “You see we women were created in a funny way. In fact mood swings do control us 99 percent. So that is why we tend to behave in such a manner and our men do take it we do it deliberately.
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The research notes that family members and relatives connect their next kin to the job market through the influence or the position they hold in their respective place of work and the same time relationship they have with potential employers. The survey goes ahead to state that the cases of bribery in public offices are rampant majorly for favourism and job security. The research further reveals that nepotism, tribalism and corruption are the many reasons which affect the employment sector
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and the bosses fear to take disciplinary actions those who underperform due the protection they are enjoying. “Corruption, nepotism and tribalism make it difficult to take disciplinary measures against these kinds of employees in case of lack of expertise in the profession,” the report adds. The report statics in addition, points out that 30 percent of employees have the skills which matches with the job they are doing while 70 percent do the job the job different with the skills they possess. The report further reveals that 30 percent and 70 percent are underqualified for the work they are currently doing.
First Lady urges Kenyans to initiate change within their own communities By Eric Bosire First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has acknowledged the role played by religious organizations in improving the lives of Kenyans. She cited the example of St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Kangemi which has initiated programmes that have empowered residents from disadvantaged backgrounds. The First Lady was speaking when she toured St. Joseph’s The Worker Health Centre, Kangemi in Nairobi County. She said for significant transformation to take place in the country ordinary people have a role to play in uplifting the standards of living. She commended St. Joseph’s centre for implementing projects that are restoring, rebuilding and renewing hope for the people. “I am truly amazed by the work that you are all doing. I know that work is challenging financially. It is also emotionally taxing, it can be heart-wrenching—and so I want to thank you all for volunteering to do it, and to make personal sacrifices in the name of service,” said the First Lady.
programmes which include primary and secondary education, vocational training and health services. The project serves over 10,000 people and has had positive impact on the poor and the disadvantaged in Kangemi and its immediate environs. She singled out the centre’s health services which she said were of high standards and affordable to the community. “I thank the founders, partners, well-wishers and friends who have since the very beginning worked, and given tirelessly to ensure the health centre becomes what we see here today,” said the First Lady. St. Joseph Health Centre offers specialized clinics and maternity services and to-date it has made 150 safe baby delivery.
“Indeed, this centre is meeting so many needs of the children, young adults, mothers, fathers, The First Lady pointed out that the and the elderly: the need for commitment and self-sacrifice of women to give birth in safe and the staff at the centre, has attracted sterile environments; for children the attention of many prominent to receive the much needed people including Pope Francis inoculations that keep them from who visited it during his papal tour contracting preventable diseases,” to Kenya last year. said the First Lady. St. Joseph’s centre offers various
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Is this end of road for the Kenyan Media Houses?
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By Erick Maranga erickmaranga@gmail.com
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he Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has come out with though rules to regulate the content aired to the audience. In this move all broadcast media are supposed to air 40 percent local content and on top of that they are not allowed to air adult content during the day hours. In addition the media houses are required to be submitting their content to the regulatory body for reviewing and if they will be found to be having violated these rules they will be fined a half a million. This for a few individuals is a good idea but would have worked better in the 19th century where the world was so big but not with this 21st century where the world has been reduced into a smaller global village due technological advancement. With the click of the button at the comfort of your house or office you are able to access what you want at your own pleasure. Restricting the kind of
advertisers. So they won’t start airing anything just for the sake of airing. They do air programs in mind thinking about business. It is nothing else but it is all about business. The kind of content aired is tailor made so as to attract huge audience and it is the same audience which keeps the management of these media houses to scratch heads while trying to come up with fascinating, captivating and consumable content so to keep them due stiff competition in the industry where the content is the bargaining power. In fact it is either survive or die business whereby the content plays the big role. The available content is it worth? As much as the CA is saying that stations air 40 percent local content but what they should ask themselves is, does the content available in the Kenyan market meet the standards? And here the answer is so simple no. The reason being the level of creativity is a bit low as compared to what is already in the market from our immediate competitors.
Erick Maranga is a Nairobi based media practitioner). Opinion expressed in this article do not reflect the stand of Africaworldnews Kenya but solely that of the writer
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The hard time we had in police cells made us realisehow importantPeace is. Hate speech is a thing of the past now. We Want Peace in our Nation especially now that we are headed Ferdinad Waititu Kabete Mp towards elections.
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When someone disrespects me, they disrespect the Budalangi people. We are free People, we are not slaves to any person. We make our decisions in a free manner, very soon i will open up my heart Ababu Namwamba Mp, Secre- and tell you the way to tary General ODM
content aired by various stations is as good as pushing them out of the industry bearing in place there is already stiff competition they face due to the content so limiting it will serve as adding salt into a wound. In this era people prefer to watch or listens to what they want and what interest them and at whatsoever cost they will not be forced to the certain content to consume. Human Interest These Media organization they do not just wake up and start airing anything but instead they do research what interests their target audience. Nobody is forced to tune in let’s say to a certain radio or TV station one does at will. Why? Because the content aired or broadcasted suits him or her. And it is this issue which has led to throat-cut competition in the media industry in order for them to survive they must have come up with the content which attracts listenership or viewership. These media companies make their revenue through commercials and for them to get adverts they must have bigger audience to attract
Letter To The Editor The Pangani six Should defend themselves over hate-speach
The political discourse has kept some of the politicians on watch on what has been described of taking the agenda of political coalition to a level of division with some of law makers having to serve for what is known as the preach of hate. for the Last week, the genesis of hate mongers broke and the national cohesion and intergration commision led by francis ole kaparo couldnt take it any more thereby suggesting the arrest of those who took their difference to alfresco prompting a suspected incitment. Legislators drawn from both
jubilee and cord coalition on tuesday last week had the learn of lesson the hardway having to be remanded for 3 days at the police cell with the prosecution taking a staunch stand that the court should not be pestered into giving bail to the law makers this is because in his terms claimed that they stood a huge chance to interfere with the investigation. But the legislators lawyers couldnt take what the prosecution was upto citing that their clients rights were on the brim of being violated. By Eric Mutinda Kericho
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Delicacy Midpoint: Eat Out at Stardom Hotel Kasarani By Eric Maranga
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ocated at the outskirts of the city, Stardom Hotel is one of many
five star Hotels in Nairobi. The Hotel facility is located at Kasarani along the Kasarani Mwiki Road a five minute
thronging the facility in large numbers. Among other services offered at the Hotel include accommodation, conferencing, lunch deliveries to offices, outside catering among others.
drive from Thika Road. The Inn offers peaceful dining and wining serenity due to its distance from the busy hustle and bustle Nairobi city atmosphere. In addition, the hotel offers sophisticated and distinguished personalized services accompanied with well-prepared finger licking
A Preview of the Hotel and its entrance PHOTO: Stardom Hotel
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cuisines which keeps regular patrons
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College Review
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Nairobi Institute of Business studies popularly known as NIBS started offering learning Courses in the year 1999. It is a fully accredited higher learning institution by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MOHEST to train in certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses. Some of the courses the institution offers are: Business Studies, Accountancy, Information Technology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Legal studies, Secretarial
studies among many more others. The institution offers full time, part time and Elearning. In addition, NIBS
offers accommodation to students furnished with free Wi-Fi, leisure areas, laundry section, TV lounge and commodious cafeteria zone. The college has its main Campus in Nairobi. It also has branches at Thika Road, Thika Town and Ongata Rongai.
HAco Tiger Brand Company
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aco Tiger Brands is a leading company producing household products for both local and external consumption. The company was established in 1970 as a single manufacturer. It is situated in Kasarani few Meters away from the Kasarani Mwiki road. It has over 300 employees both on permanent and contract basis. Those on contracts usually renew their contract after six months on merit of work performance. In this category of employment the employees must possess academic credentials for them to be employed. In addition, these employees work on shifts where they normally interchange in the day and in the night. The company also picks casuals who mostly camp at their gates whenever the need arises. They are only required to poses a national Identity card for them be selected. Those who happen to be taken they usually work for a day or for a few days depending
The entrance to Haco Company along Kasarani- Mwiki road. It was established in 1970.
“ its located at Kasarani few metres from Mwiki Kasarani Road
on the amount of work load. Among other products the company produces include hair care such as Miadi and Black Silk, Skin care Products such as Palmers and Amara, Home care product such as ACE and Bloo, food products such as Creamy Smooth and ALL GOLD among many other products.
Below - The company logo
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The insightful weekly analysis of Matatu Culture, Trend, and other aspects in the Transport Sector
Umoja’s PSVs set pace for
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the Nairobi Matatu indurstry By Zephaniah Achogo
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he transport sector in Kenya is ever evolving .Gone long are the days when commuters used to board Nissan vehicles to Umoja. Currently there are fewer Nissan vehicles plying the UmojaTown route. The Matatus plying this route ferry the residents who reside in Umoja 1,Umoja The Matatu indurstry in Kenya has Evolved and changed 2 and Umoja Photo: COURTESY Innercore to and fromfrom the 14 Seater Nissan to Buses. Nairobi City. connected with free internet operating this routes The change of culture, connection which allows include ; Lacoste, Sumu, and the trend in the passengers to browse while Dust, Bendito, Nesta, Matatu sector has seen on board. Americana , Shiznit just the improvement of the Most of these Public service but to mention a few. vehicles Plying the route Vehicles are pimped with Most Matatus plying in over few years. Graffiti which not only this route normally charge For instance Umoinner makes them look attractive between Kshs 30 to Kshs (a coined word from but also gives them unique 50 during off peak hours Umoja and Innercore outside appearance which and Kshs 70 to Kshs 80 Estates) buses are easily define and differentiate during the rush hours. noticeable since they them from one from one These PSVs operate on are nicely pimped-up another. Jogoo Road via Donholm vehicles, with in fitted The PSVs plying in the Roundabout, which is television screens playing Umoja route are headed along Outer Ring Road, the latest Music hits from by Saccos such as the Passing through Mutindwa within and across the Umoja Innercore Tena and Umoja I route. globe. Thus attracting Matatu Owners Savings The Umoja stage is found the youth through the and credit Cooperative at Ronald Ngara and genre of Music Played. Society Limited, Mwamba, Mfangano streets within the Nevertheless, they have Marvelous Shuttle among Nairobi Central Business comfy seats too. In others. District. addition most of them are Some of the popular buses
Management Tip of the Day. Set a bedtime and Stick to it for better Productivity. Many of us don’t get enough sleep. Yes Enough sleep. And this is not just an inconvenience- it worsens matters especially our mood, weakens our Memory, Scatters our Focus, Makes us more Susceptible to anxiety. Hence rendering us unproductive. To perform at your best, We need Rest. Enough said and been talked of. Since Most of us cannot sleep in later, the only option is to get to bed earlier. And yet we do not. We stay up late because its only
From Harvard Business Review. our downtime. Technology has made it easier for us to talk, chat, Skype, Instagram, Tweet and forget our Health. Start tacking how you spend your time after work . Think about what you can cut back on[Facebooking], so you can do the activities you enjoy earlier either by watching TV. Identify an exact time when you want to
be in bed. Then give yourself 30 Minutes to wind down before attempting sleep. Create a relaxing pre-sleep ritual. Yes a good mood to sleep comfortably. You can either read something that makes you happy, lower the body Temperature, and avoid
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blue light. I said this BLUE LIGHT- because there are some of you who sleep alongside their phones or iPod’s. The light am talking of is that emanating from the Smartphones or Computer screen. By practicing this you will have a sound sleep.
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By Leonard Munyao
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The art of wood Carving
fastest growing centers in characterized by clicking t is believed that, Ukambani as most of the sounds of adzes as the master Wood carving started in the skills to his sons and artisans and their apprentices Ukambani at a small village neighbors who later ventured money is invested locally. “some of the landmark split large logs to carve out called Wamunyu located into commercial carving buildings you see here have objects of their choice. Only along the Kitui-Machakos leading to birth of the fitting highway. “The art was Akamba Carving Movement. been built with proceeds introduced in the area Thus a tradition a way of life in 1918 by one Mutisya Munge after he returned home from Tanganyika the present day Tanzania where he served in the First World War.’’ says Mr. Joseph Mutuku who is the Wamuyu Handcraft society manager Munge who hailed from Kambiti village, near Wamunyu town was born in 1892, and later died in 1936. He was inspired by the artistic prowess of the Zaramo people who resided near Dar-es-salaam from whom he mastered the art Penina Muende retouches a Giraffe carving at the Showroom. Women Do the final Polishing of the carvwords such as beautiful, of woodcarving. He learnt forwhile the Kamba ings Men do people the woodwas Carving Photo Leonard Munyao marvelous, wonderful, the skills while serving as born. splendid and magnificent can a soldier in Tanganyika . best describe the products on during the First World War. The officials said further display when one enters the “The Zaramo people were development of the craft showroom. making the carvings and movement after Kenya The products include human selling them to the British attained independence led to and animal statues and soldiers serving in the figurines and many other colonial army,’’ explained different carvings in various Mr. Kyalo Ndaya an sizes. official at Wamuyu In order to fight the shortage Handcraft Society. of trees in future, the society has taken a stride to establish Upon his return home, a number of tree nurseries Munge continued carving inside the exhibition centre. and even invented Sometimes back carving new designs which he logs which were unavailable in scripted with his locally used to be acquired signature. ‘’He used to from major forests in the compete with his wife country e.g. Karura and who was an expert in Some of the Artwork at Exposium. Photo Leonard Munyao Ngong forests before the basket weaving,’’ added generated from wood government slapped a ban Mr. Mutuku. the formation of Wamunyu carving,’’ the manager on exploitation of forests Handcraft Co-operative resources at public forests. Munge who never wanted Society in 1963. “Currently, Mr. Mutuku noted citing a number of successful “This used to happen people to copy or acquire the society has a membership businessmen in the town years back before the his skills decided to erect of over 2,000 artisans after who were formerly master kenya government became his workshop on top of a over 5,000 of them shifted wood carvers at Wamunyu serious on environmental tree a few meters from the base to the Mombasa based conservation. homestead. “He did that to Akamba Handcraft Centre at handcraft centre. The officials were concerned shield his knowledge from Changamwe,’’ Mr. Mutuku The artisans capitulate their that Mpingo, the tree variety copycats whom he feared noted Sentiments which products at the showroom botanically referred as could spoil the market for are echoed by Mr. Francis for display to potential Dalbergia Melanoxylon his products,’’ Mr. Ndaya Mutiso the society chairman. buyers after they are through and which is commonly explained quoting Munge’s used by the carvers was documented history. Proceeds generated from the with carving them. becoming extinct owing to venture have seen Wamunyu The Show room The exhibition centre is overexploitation without any After aging, Munge passed town become one of the
efforts on replanting. It’s very popular with the carvers because it is the hardest and most resistant to pests. They lamented that its supply was running short and petitioned the government for assistance to secure a permanent portion of land for regeneration of such special tree species and others frequently used by the carvers for the sake of the industry’s future. “The artisans rely more on Muuku botanically referred as [Terminalia Brownii after supply of Mpingo stumps became scarce,’’ noted Mr. Ndaya Membership A third of the society’s 2000 plus members are women involved in weaving of baskets, ornament and ciondos. They also have a special role in the final decoration of the woodcarvings done by the men. ‘’Although the carving is restricted to men, women do the final polishing and varnishing of the artifacts,’’ the manager explained noting that although the 2014 members of Wamunyu handcraft Cooperative Society are drawn from other districts in the county. The facility has a daily turnover of over 11,765 Us dollars during the peak season and 5,882 Us dollars when the season is low,’’ noted Mr. Ndaya who used to carve at the centre before. The main drawback to the society is the dwindling supply of carving logs caused by wanton plunder of the natural vegetation by charcoal burners and timber merchants who continued to exploit the indigenous trees. Work of some artisans, they added was hampered by lack of the specialized carving tools including adzes and several others for doing the finishing which had become expensive.
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ROSELYNE SHIYENZE She is the founder of SHIYENZE Fashion. she won the Jumia Kenya Glamour Award as emerging menswear designer of the year. she dresses NTV’S Trend show host,Larry
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Music Focus : Fast take on Joseph Katumbide By David Waruhari Who is Joseph katumbide? Am a Kenyan artiste, a father of two girls, and a former street hawker. When did you start singing? I started singing in secondary school but I had no funds to record a track, when I joined college I continued with my music career and formed a band but the band did not last long due to lack of funds to facilitate its activities.
NICK ONDU He is both a men and ladies fashion designer.He pays attention to detail and fit.He adorns SAUTI SOL . LAUREN LWALA She is the face behind Pride Arts brand.She designs jewellery using beads.Sharon Mundi and Cece Sagini are some of the personalities who flaunt her pieces. IONA MCREATH She is the daughter to legendary fashion designer Anne MCREATH of the famed Kiko Romeo Brand. HER Brands have been worn by Diana Opoti and our very own Lupita Nyongo WAMBUI KIBUE She runs Angel Smile in Sunday Nation BUZZ where she gives an ‘all round solution to fashion and exposes solution to fashion and exposes inner beauty and glamour through timeless designs
Chill Out Sphere KING OF ZAMUNDA COMEDY SHOW IN NAIROBI Jojo Showcali is set to performon 16th July,2016 at the Kenya international conference centre (KICC) grounds in Nairobi as from 7pm to 8.30pm. Jojo is a fast rising stand up comedian who is known to infuse American Politics and global social issues in his comedy shows. He hails from Dallas Texas but he originally grew up in Kenya hawking and herding goats. Get your tickets at only 20 dollars today!
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What are you working on currently? I have a single track “Mundu Wa Nyumba”, and am working on my first album which will be out very soon Are you signed to any label? Am not yet signed to any label, I want to toil hard to ensure that my songs are produced the way I want Which is the biggest show that you have ever performed? I can say Churchill show is where I got an opportunity to perform to a large crowd Your song “ Mundu Wa Nyumba” (Mukurugusu)has been on air waves a lot, what inspired you to write that song? The song simply emphasizes on married men to take full responsibilities of their family Apart from music are you indulged in any other thing? Yes I have an organization known as Badilika movement, its an organization which helps the youth to abstain from drugs and other behaviors. I would love to see a free society from drugs. What made you start this Badilika organization? I always wanted to come up with a project which would empower the youth and make them abstain from abuse of drugs. I was able to make it with the aid of my sponsor John Bishop, thanks to him coz he has really offered a helping hand. Who is this John Bishop? John Bishop is a sponsor who helps me in my paying the rent for the hall where I interact with youths, he has really been there for me and I thank him so much What’s your advice to the youth? Abstain from drug abuse and always leave a life which pleases God. This can be achieved if we all support others who are affected by drugs to refrain from using the drugs by providing relevant information to them as a community.
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Bus ettiquete that you should know
By zaphaniah Achogo
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or as long as we use public service vehicles (psvs) there are simple mannerisms or etiquette that we ought to adhere to. After all, no one wants to add a frown to another person in this chilly weather. Avoid haphazard disposal of litter This especially involves used airtime scratch cards and snack wrappers.it does not hurt you in any way if you could keep the litter until you alight to dispose it off. It is irritating ,for instance ,if you threw a banana leftover through the window and then it hit an innocent pedestrian. Avoid random conversations ‘What is your take on the brexit issue? A man seated next to me asks. I reluctantly respond to his question but i am left with so many
rhetoric’s. What if i don’t know what the Brexit is? Would it be rude if i just kept quiet? What’s your
Long stares curious but let us respect each I know this might rub other’s’ privacy. team ‘Mafisi’ shoulders Nowadays, with the advent the wrong way, but let the
Passengers boarding a Matatu Along Accra Road Nairobi stage on June 5th 2016 Photo: Eric Bosire
take on the politics of Kenya? Let us remember that we are made up of different personalities and it is wise if at most you said hi to a fellow commuter. Peeping This is common and it is very disturbing, nobody likes it when you are busy elongating your neck into their chats . It is irritating when you keep staring at your neighbor’s text messages. I know we might be
of technology, people download Phone application games and at their Luxury they can play. But it becomes irritating when you concentrate so much on the apps, like Candy crush and etc to an extent of causing disturbance to the person sitting next to you. I know you like games but play them at the right time and in an appropriate manner.
truth be said. It is okay to throw a quick glance at the beautiful lady next to you. ‘macho hayana pazia!’so they say. It is actually freaky to keep gazing at the hot chick or handsome hunk next to you because it makes one to be very uncomfortable. Chewing loudly A friend of mine who sought anonymity, ones narrated to me how she was once caught
Ladies this is How to take care of your wig By Zaphaniah Achogo
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n this era of ladies wanting to beautify themselves the wig has become part of their wardrobe. This is how to take care of a wig: Step 1: detangle before you wash your wig, ensure that you carefully detangle the hair using a wide tooth comb. Start from the ends and work your way towards the root to avoid shedding. Step 2: rinse use lukewarm water to rinse the wig from the roots to the ends. Do not soak as this can lead to tangling. However, if your wig
is curly, try leaving the hairnet on. Step 3: shampoo loosen shampoo in your hands and work through the hair. Distribute a small amount of shampoo evenly throughout the hair using circular motions to clean the cap. Step 4: condition a)’ for synthetic hair, spray leave-in conditioner from the mid-shaft to the ends avoiding the root or knots, B) for human hair: leave in for a few minutes before rinsing. Do not
applyconditioner to the root. If dry or damaged, use a deep conditioner Step 5: rinse let lukewarm water flow in the same direction of the hair to avoid tangling. Squeeze and press the hair but ensure that you do not wring the wig. Use towel blot to remove excess water. Step 6: dry a) for synthetic hair, air dry on a folding wig stand .gently part the hair with a comb before the wig dries. B) for human hair, blow dry about 80% and then round brush until smooth.
in this scenario. A man sat next to him was chewing gum so audibly that she was almost throwing up. She found relief when she took a seat of a passenger who alighted on the way .remember the only creatures allowed to chew audibly are animals but not human beings! Loud Music and Radio It is not bad to listen to Music. After all they say, Music is food to the soul. Just like David sang in the Bible, until his clothes were off. Unfortunately remember, not all people are interested in Music, so keep your Music to your ears. At least use an headset. To the Matatu crew, it doesn’t mean that when am travelling from Othaya to Nairobi or Kisumu to Eldoret, am not a native. Am not being tribal but, be courteous, tune in to a radio that broadcasts in National Language not Vernacular. It does not cost you a penny to be courteous.
TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2 (8.0 INCH) BY ZAPHANIAH ACHOGO
WEIGHT It is light enough to comfortably hold in one hand as it only weighs 265grams.
DESIGN The 8.0 inch model has metal edge outlines and it has a soft -touch plastic cover. It also has a volume rocker,stereo speakers and an off- centre micro USB port line at the bottom of the the tablet.Nevhe S2 tab has
a physical finger -print sensing home button and two capacitive buttons on either sides It comes in three colours; Black,White and Gold. DISPLAY It has a super amoled screen with vivid colours and has a 2048×1536 resolution.The sharp display is effective for Web surfing and flip board reading.
SOFTWARE FEATURES It has android 5.0.2 as the operating system.it also has an octa-core Central processing Unit with a 2GB RAM and a 320GB nternal storage memory .The memory can be expanded up to 128 GB through the MICRO sd slot. It has 4000mAh battery with a 8MP rear camera and 2.1 MP front camera. Verdict: It is a great tab as it’s thinner and lighter and also has an improved touch software.
Huawei P9 sets Pace for Smartphone Photography By Eric Bosire
The P9 device was launched in the UK on April 2016 in collaboration with Leica, thus setting a new standard
in Smartphone Photography. The smartphone, Huawei P9, is the first phone to be launched ad co-engineered with the global iconic brand, Leica Camera AG. This has seen companies like Techno launch similar devices that are capable of taking photographs with high definition. The P9 dual lens camera, takes smartphone Photography to the next level, allowing people to capture vivid colours and sticking to black and white ima
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Tecno Unveil Camon C9 Tecno mobile has unveiled Camon C9 a new phone in a bid to continue expanding it C series. Dubbed ‘Selfie Phone’ Tecno C9 is an upgrade of Tecno Model C8. The newly launched phone has a front and a back high quality camera fitted with LED flash. C9 was launched in Nairobi on Friday last
Econa Kenya gives home owners Heat in their rooms for cold seasons
By Eric Bosire
Econa Kenya has announced the introduction of wall mounted panel Heater to their market. The wall panel heater, offers out of the way wall mounting and are economic way of providing efficient room heating at low cost.
The design of the panel is made in a way that has an alternative bar heaters and forms of high output-heaters that use large amount of electricity. It operates at relatively low surface temperatures and uses minimal electricity. The heaters are also designed to operate at low temperatures at low costs that
Using natural convection technology, Econa’s heat is mainly generated behind the heater in space between the panel and the wall, which leads to an efficient draught of heated air circulated into the room. The principle, of convection means that about 90% of the heat comes from the back of the panel, while only 10 percent is radiated from the front of the heater panel. This form of background heating is economical, safe and efficient.
can serve for long periods of time, without any extra cost. The concept is similar to central heating though it saves on floor space and also safe from children or pets interference due to their low thermal conductivity. The heaters can be painted to match the décor with PVA or emulsion paint. However Oil paints based cannot be used on them. Other benefits include; saving up to 50percent of heating costs, they do not dry up the room air and contain neither harmful chemicals nor metals and they come with a special 3 year warranty. This is beneficial for home owners
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Security threat and Fears of Daabab Refugee camp closure s dawn breaks in
A this dusty and sprawling
settlement of 350,000 people, residents of the world’s largest refugee camp trek along main roads, carrying bags as they head to the markets to open up for business following earlymorning prayers. In the face of intense criticism from Somalia and international bodies, Kenyan Interior Minister Joseph Nkaisserry announced last month that Nairobi will close what is now the refugee camp at Dadaab and repatriate the mostly Somali refugees, saying the massive settlement harbors terrorists. Dadaab lies about 60 miles from Garissa University in northeastern Kenya, where 147 people — including 142 students — were killed last year in an attack by militant Somalia-based Islamist group al-Shabab. The group for years has attacked Kenyan targets in retaliation for Kenyan soldiers fighting them in their home base. “Due to Kenya’s national security interest, the government has decided that hosting of refugees
employment for refugees and locals. As a result, the impending closure has many worried. Halima Gure, 40, who owns a clothing shop at Hagadera market, one of the biggest in Dadaab, said the region will lack services if the refugees are repatriated. The United Nations’ lead “Most locals in this northern refugee agency has urged region come here to buy Kenya to delay the closure, clothes and food in bulk,” said Ms. Gure, a mother of 10, who arrived at the camp in 2012 after al-Shabab militants overran her native Gedo region in Somalia. “The market is an Makeshift Tents that Serve as Houses at the Daabab Camp economic warning that sending Somali activities in the camp boost hub for residents here, and the regional economy. In refugees back to their it’s run mostly by refugees. Dadaab there are hundreds of homeland, still rife with When we leave there will be instability, would be unsafe shopping centers, kiosks, taxi no business here.” and inhumane. But just this and bus services and hotels. Somalian Prime Minister week, Kenyan officials said The host community earned Omar Abdirashid Ali U.N. Secretary-General Ban some $1.8 million from the Sharmarke said the refugees sale of livestock alone to Ki-moon had acquiesced to have been unfairly blamed the decision to close Dadaab refugees, analysts estimate. for terror incidents such The camp sits in one of the in a private meeting in as the Garissa university poorest regions in Kenya, Brussels. massacre inside Kenya, but a bright spot offering said his first priority now is has to come to an end,” Mr. Nkaisserry said. “The government acknowledges that this decision will have adverse effects on the lives of refugees. The international community must collectively take responsibility”.
Hub of economy Dadaab injects an estimated $14 million into the Kenyan economy annually, according to a World Bank report last year. Another report by the governments of Norway and Denmark puts the contribution at twice that figure. At the same time, the World Bank report said commercial
to make sure the shutdown is orderly. “We want our refugees back, definitely,” he said in an interview on WashingtonPost.com last week. “But you have to calibrate the way they are coming back. You can’t just throw them back with nothing.” The aftershocks may be felt even beyond the region, some say. There are more than 100 schools in the camp, with trained teachers and an education system that is far better than what is available in Somalia, say refugees, as are the employment opportunities after graduation. The closure has the students worried too. However the government of Kenya has said that it will move the Refugees in a Human manner. And also it will work with the related departments where they formed a committee to look into the process of repartriating them. This came as a result of meetings between the Somali government and Kenya on last month. Addtional Reporting BBC and Eric Bosire
Good Business Skills you need as an entrepreneur By David Waruhari ts every entrepreneurs wish to see their business run smoothly. One any enterprise is started. Have you ever asked yourself which skills you need to have for you to stick up and please your client? Here are the 5 skills you need to have for your business to grow well; Communication You have to know how to handle your clients, speak in layman’s language so as your client can get each word you utter. This will help create a good bond
between you and your client, be a good listener and listen to all the issues which the clients raise, with this your business will succeed Planning Planning helps you know what to do and what not to do, having a good plan will help you predict on the future outcome of your business. For you to plan well you should always have
clients; clients are more of attracted to entrepreneurs who obey time and beat deadlines Product Offers There’s nothing that pleases clients most like being offered discount
the good and bad records of your business entity, always find a good plan and stick to it Time conscious Here you have to keep time, if you don’t respect time then be ready to loose your
on certain products and commodities, this will make clients stick to you and also it builds the clients trust on your goods and services. Always give discounts to different service offered or to different commodities
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Homeboyz expands into PR and digital communications
By Eric Bosire
PUBLIC RELATIONS
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omeboyz Entertainment, East Africa’s largest multimedia entertainment and experiential marketing company, has signed a strategic partnership with Publicis Groupe as it seeks to broaden its suite of services.
a multifaceted group of companies that also operates 6 Audio Recording studios, 2 TV production facilities, an events management division, a full Audio/ Visual rental and maintenance department, The Music Technology Academy, Homeboyz Radio, HBTV, a youth empowerment facility dubbed Y-Hub and a rugby club ran by Homeboyz Foundation.
The partnership will see Homeboyz morph into an integrated marketing and communications agency and offer an expanded array of services that will include public relations, digital communication and media buying among others. This in addition to creative design and advertising services already on offer. The partnership agreement between Homeboyz and Publicis Groupe will enable Homeboyz to tap Publicis Groupe’s global footprint, knowledge base and best practices as one of the industry’s most powerful agency networks. “We are not only scaling up our operations; this symbiotic partnership offers Homeboyz an opportunity to be the agency that will trigger a paradigm shift in the delivery of integrated marketing and communication services in the region,” said Myke Rabar, Homeboyz Entertainment Chief Executive Officer.
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Homeboy started off in 1995 as a DJ outfit and grew to become a household name in Kenya synonymous with entertainment and cultural expression.
Myke Rabar, Homeboyz Entertainment Chief Executive Officer . PHOTO/ COURTESY Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest marketing group by revenue, and consists of companies that specialize in all aspects of the modern communication mix. Publicis Groupe encompasses Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Arc, Starcom, MediaVest, Zenith, Optimedia and DigitasLBi, and serves a wide range
of multi-national and local client companies across the continent. The Publicis Africa Group has 52 partner agencies in Africa, with equity stakes in 20 of the agencies outside of South Africa, and majority ownership in a further 11 agencies in South Africa. “Our choice of Homeboyz as a partner is because we see great opportunity in holistic, multi-disciplinary activities to build brands in Africa. The
Homeboyz team brings a strong entrepreneurial and non-traditional approach to their creative endeavors, which will allow our clients to engage with their customers in a broader and deeper fashion, which goes beyond traditional advertising alone” said Kevin Tromp, the Publics Africa Group Chief Executive Officer. Besides running the agency business, Homeboyz has evolved to become
The company presently has 100-odd staff and occupies 24,000 square feet of equipment storage encompassing four warehouses with full service and maintenance crews. Over the years, Homeboyz has evolved in scale, capacity and experience to become an integral player in the marketing, communications and advertising industry, providing key services to some of Kenya’s most prestigious brands, companies and campaigns.
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Cyber Crimes Bill 2016 set for Public Participation
By Eric Maranga The Government is putting up measures to ensure Computer and Cyber Crime Bill is enacted into the law by the end of the year in a bid to regulate and punish crime related offenders. Information, Communication and Technology Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru says the Government is fast-tracking Computer and Cyber Crimes Bill 2016 to have the law in place before the end of the year the Draft Bill emanates from great public interest, arising out of the need to tame abuse of web based systems and the rise in cyber-crime. CS Mucheru noted that the has been great public interest and concern over the rise of computer and cyber related crime as some laws were enacted long before the republic adopted new technologies such as mobile money (MPesa) mobile internet and Wi-Fi. “The draft Bill stipulates wide ranging offences relating to aspects of unauthorized access, access with intent to commit further offences, offences involving protected computer systems,
child pornography, cyberbullying, cyber-staking and compute fraud,” he said. He further noted the public participation is set to begin this week the Bill is taken to National Assembly to be debated. CS Mucheru said the Bill meets international standards and once it will be enacted to a law it will help in, law enforcement agencies cope with investigations and prosecutorial challenges, after criminals devised new ways of committing crimes such as child abuse, identity theft and online fraud. Others are money laundering, phishing, botnets, cyber-stalking, hate speech, radicalization among others. “The Bill borrows heavily from international standards with input from experts in Europe, InterAgency Committee for Formulation on Cybercrime and the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. The offences under the draft Bill carry a penalty of Ksh20 million or a 20year imprisonment,” said Mucheru.
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Some of the AfricanTop Economy Countries frica is home to some of 4. Algeria: GDP – $227.802
A the richest countries in the world, in part due to its oilrich soil and human capital. With GDPs going up as high as $594.257 Billion. According to statistics provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), these are currently, according to the figures provided at the time, the Top 10 richest countries in Africa. 1. Nigeria: GDP – $594.257 billion
The most populous country in Africa is a major contender on this list, its manufacturing sector being the third largest in Africa while it contributes a considerable share of the world’s oil. Taking into account this country’s population of 170 million, Nigeria is on track to becoming one of the 20 largest economies in the world by 2020.
billion
Oil and gas exports have placed Algeria on this list. Much of its wealth is received from oil deposits deep within the North African soil. Also rich in natural minerals, it is suggested that the ancient Romans collected stones and marbles from quarries in what is now known as Algeria. You can find onyx, red and white marbles, iron, lead, and zinc in large quantities. It’s capital city, Algiers offers rare beauty in the intricate architecture of its most famous buildings. 5. Morocco: GDP – $112.552 billion Morocco was named the first most competitive economy in North Africa. Tourism, telecoms, textiles and agriculture are Morocco’s biggest biggest money pullers. 6. Sudan: GDP – $112.552 billion
2. South Africa: GDP – $341.216 billion
More than once, we have mentioned oil and gas as the main source of income for South Africa is popularly countries on this list. Sudan known for its mineral resources also falls into that category such as gold and diamond but but in a more diverse way. the Gold Rush ended back in It depends on oil but with a the 19th century. There are third of its GDP contributed more things to look forward by agriculture. Cotton and to in South Africa besides its peanuts constitute its major jewels. agricultural exports. 3. Egypt: GDP – $284.860 billion
7. Kenya: GDP – $53.40 billion
Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern country, arising in the tenth millennium BCE as one of the world’s first nation states.
The capital, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub. The economy of Kenya is the largest by GDP in Southeast and Central Africa. Agriculture is a major employer; the
country traditionally exports tea and coffee and has more recently begun to export fresh flowers to Europe. The service industry is also a major economic driver. Kenya is a member of the East African Community. Compared to other African countries, Kenya enjoys relatively high political and social stability. 8. Angola: GDP – $49.857 billion Angola has a large deposit of oil and gas resources, diamonds, and bountiful agricultural land. Still recovering from the 27-year civil war that lasted from 19752002, Angola has made efforts to revive its economy with heavy oil and agricultural exports. 9. Libya: GDP – $49.341 billion The Libyan economy depends primarily upon revenues from the oil sector, which accounts for 80% of GDP and 97% of exports. Libya holds the largest proven oil reserves in Africa and is an important contributor to the global supply of light, sweet crude.Apart from petroleum, the other natural resources are natural gas and gypsum 10. Tunisia: GDP – $49.122 billion Oil, tourism and car manufacturing parts are the name of the game in Tunisia. It is one of the wealthiest countries in Africa so you won’t wander too far into its cities like Tunis before finding a pleasant spot to relax.
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COMMENTARY
Why the Jua Kali Industry is Vital for any growing economy By Baraka Njoroge
I
disagree with
people who believe
that A jack of all trade is a master of none: by the mere virtue of looking at the Kenya’s informal sector; the Jua Kali.JUA KALI from Swahili simply means “FIERCE SUN.” Forged from the environment in which many of this workers work in; under the fierce sun hence Jua Kali. It actually stands for git er done or: a person, businessman, entrepreneur,
among others that can;
there were many gaps that
fix, provide, or improvise
were in place and a large
upon request.
out pour due to population
The ingenuity of this
growth that saw no
sector has no limits,
employment of many. To try
boasting of Kenyans
and earn some living many
from all walks of life.
turned to creating goods that
Educated, not educated,
could be forged from any
strong, weak, creative,
cheap and locally available
not creative; it is the only
materials; for a cheaper
field where by papers do
price.
not speak and the training
From kick off Jua Kali
never ends.
simply had a mind of its
Jua Kali was simply born
own and grew strongly
by the coming up of the
grounded and have become
new system of education
a power to reckon with
that we now know as
and the largest employer in
8-4-4 system; where by
Kenya.
One of their biggest
they can also sell “what
nemesis being: trade
is not there.” The biggest
council licenses, taxes,
victims of this sale being
being looked as uneducated
the office employed; whom
or of no class; among
many of the Jua Kali sector
other hitches have planted
members feel reaped all with
an inferiority complex in
no meritocratic rule in play.
them. This has gone on to
Their trade varies from using
make them create a cocoon
soap to stop a leaking petrol
and a way of operating.
tank and sealing on top
Feeling segregated
with adhesive glue to cost
members of Jua Kali
the owner or driver for that
sector have a rule of value
matter some few hundreds or
(money) for value (product)
even thousands; since also
approach to anybody with
the client in question plays
knowledge of their trade;
a major role in the price
being masters of their trade
formulations of this sector.
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Biz Pictorial INFORMAL EMPLOYMENT SECTOR
Jua Kali artisans At Kamukunji Jua Kali shed with some of their Finished products. The Jua kali sector has for the past few year has highly contributed to an increase in Informal Employment Opportunities to Kenyans especially the Youth.
PHOTO: By Eric Bosire
Maluvu Mutua, an Atisan at Work in Wamuyu Hndicrafts. Wood Carving is a Sector that can Suppoort the Economy through foreign Exchange. It creates a source of revenue inthe informal Sector. PHOTO: By Leonard Munyao
Sportpesa KPL League Saturday 9th 2016
VS Posta Rangers
Nairobi City Stars
VS Tusker FC
Ulinzi Stars
VS
SPORTS
All is set for the Airtel Rising Stars tournament
By Eric Bosire
The stage is set for the 6th edition of the Airtel Rising stars competition after landing the lucrative KSH12 Million sponsorship ahead of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) team. The events that kick of from July 6th across all regions have attracted many participants. The derby sponsors, Airtel Kenya in conjunction with KSSSA launched the annual event that brings together thousands of boys and girls from
NEWYORK
Airtel Rising Stars program is designed to promote and provide a structured platform for scouts and coaches to tap into the vast pool of upcoming talent in the soccer field. Thus it will bul\ild a strong feeder system for local leagues and national teams selection in future. “The youth are a very important to us and we believe in providing them with tools that will not only empower them but give them a platform to contribute positively
Chemilil Sugar
SofaPaka
VS AFC Leopards
Thika United
VS Mathare United
Western Stima
Sunday 10th 15.00Hrs
VS Bandari FC
Ushuru FC
VS Gor Mahia FC
Sony Sugar
Kakamega Homeboyz
Muhoroni Youth
different schools across the country. As the norm the role of the tournament is targeted at the under 17 soccer teams will be conducted in eight regions which include Metropolitan, Northern region, Coastal Region, Nzoia Region, Aberdare Region, Mau, Lake region and Highlands respectively. Then the regions finals will be held across the eight regions from July6-7th, while the national finals will be hosted in
Adidas, Kanye wes Expand clothing, Footwear PArtnership
in nation building. Our biggest dream for the Airtel Rising stars is not only to raise players who will be marketed locally but both internationally”, said Adil EL Yousseffi, Airtel Kenya CEO. The Competiton has over the years churned out exiting talent, among them Michael Olunga, Harambee Stars striker, Gor Mahia's defender Eric 'Marcelo” Ouma, and Harambee Stars dribbler Adam 'Dogo'
Kenya7’s Rugby drawn in death group ahead of olympicsin Kenya sevens Rugby teams for both men and women have been drawn in the group of death that comprises of New Zealand ahead of the Rio De Janeiro Olympics games. The men's draw will see Kenya land in pool C with New Zealand, Japan and Britain, while the lionesses will find themselves in pool B with New zealand, France and Spain. The womens competitons will run from the th th 6 to 8 August, pavbing way for the mens th competition that is set to start on the 9 to
The Olympics Draw Men Pool A: Fiji, USA, Argentina, Brazil Pool B:South Africa,, Australia, France, Spain Pool C: Kenya, New Zealand, Great Britain and Japan Women Pool A: Australia, Fiji, Columbia, USA Pool B: New Zealand, France, Spain, Kenya Pool C: Canada, Great Britain, Brazil, Japan
Adidas has doubled down on its business ties with rap star Kanye West on its brands. This was announced that, the new set of foot gear and other accessories to be sold in dedicated shops across the globe. The German based athletic wear said the merchandize under the newly launched Adidas + KANYE WEST labels is an expansion of its existing YEEZY brand. “With Adidas + KANYE WEST we are exploring new territories by opening up the sports world to KANYE’s creativity”, said Eric LIedtke, Adidas Chief Managing Officer, in a statement. “This is what Adidas has always been aboutempowering creators to create the new”. The expanded relationship will include retail stores for the new lines of YEEZY products for both sport and street. That is well apparel for the genders. “The Partnership illustrates that anyone can dream without limitations”, west said in the statement. Adidas and West have had a business deal since 2014, after he ended his affiliation with the Nike Brand. The rapper has made forrays into the world of fashion and in April he unveiled his Ablum and latest fashion
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