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VARSITY TERROR | Away from the glare of the media, families looking for loved ones are going through unspeakable trauma VICTIMS OF ATTACK

Harriet Chemoit

Alex Omurwa

Rispher Maggy

Dadly Mose

Faith Kendi

Obedi Okiring Okodoi

Branton Wakhungu

Solomon Oludo

Horror, pain awaits families at morgue >>Relatives speak of the fresh anguish of combing through mortuary in search of their missing loved ones

>>Hope for bereaved as government doctors announce that 98 are identified but 46 more victims still pending

>>Joy as lucky survivors are welcomed home by ecstatic families and friends across the country Stories P.2,3,4,5,6,8&9

Big-hearted citizens who counselled, fed relatives

MISSING STUDENTS

BY MAZERA NDURYA @mazerandurya mndurya@ke.nationmedia.com

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Timothy Koech

Charles Karugu

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Jacinta Njeri

INDEX

Elizabeth K. Nyangarora

A distraught relative of one of the murdered students at Chiromo Mortuary yesterday. Fingerprint technology was used to identify more than 60 bodies. Many students are still missing.

News P. 2-11, 16, Back

Opinion P. 12-13

Letters P. 14

County P. 17-26

International P. 28-33

Business P. 38-40

t has been an outpouring of generosity since Al-Shabaab terrorists killed 148 people at Garissa University College, 142 of them student.

Volunteer counsellors and caterers have been serving the victims and their families camping at Nairobi’s Chiromo and Nyayo National Stadium while extending the same to the counties.

Yesterday, the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association Chairperson Kimani Githongo said more CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Sport P. 51-55

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HOMECOMING | Students had been transported to their homes in National Youth Service buses for an emotional re-union with

Tears of joy, prayers of thanksgiving as It was the same story, from Lotikipi Plains to Lunga Lunga; from Malaba to Liboi.

A tale of joy and sadness. Joy for families whose children escaped the Garissa massacre on Thursday. Sadness and untold grief for those who lost their loved ones to a manifestation of barbarism that must never be allowed to happen in this land

BY NATION TEAM

@DailyNation newsdesk@ke.nationmedia.com

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urvivors of the terrorist attack at Garissa University College arrived home yesterday to emotional re-unions with family members who have been on tenterhooks ever since the attack took place.

For Emmanuel Mramba, 21, who survived Thursday’s attack which claimed the lives of 142 students, the four-day wait before he got home seemed like eternity for his family in Jilore village, Kilifi County.

The same applied to Ms Faith Kaungu from Chengoni, Rabai, Kilifi County.

Faith was a second year Bachelor of Arts in Economics student while Emmanuel, also in second, was pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Emmanuel who had been composed throughout the journey from Mtwapa, where the Nation crew connected with him, broke down at the sight of

his parents and siblings.

He flew into the arms of his mother Elizabeth Karabu as other family members looked on. They also got their turn to hug him as tears flowed freely.

His father, Mr Geoffrey Kenga, a retired Kenya Navy warrant officer broke the silence: “I thank God, I have seen my son. I thought he would arrive home dead or badly hurt,’’ he said.

Emmanuel then narrated his ordeal: “I remember it was 5: 45am. My roommates heard gunshots and started running out. I jumped from my bed dressed only in boxer shorts and towel.”

He could hear the invaders order his colleagues in Kiswahili to repeat a sentence about President Uhuru Kenyatta withdrawing KDF from Somalia.

He escaped to an incomplete building by climbing a small Neem tree to reach the ironsheet fence. He scaled the fence and was rescued by a kind Somali family that gave him clothes and later took him

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Number of students killed in the attack

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The Somali man took me to his house, introduced me to his wife ... gave me a pair of trousers and a shirt” Emmanuel Mramba, survivor to Garissa Provincial General Hospital.

Faith arrived home early Sunday morning and was

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Mr Emmanuel Mramba, 21, (centre), a survivor of the attack with his parents after arriving home in Jilore village, Kilifi County, yesterday. received by her father Mr Evans Nzai and other family members.

When the Nation team arrived at the home, the family and neighbours were praying.

They also brought in all manner of gifts including chicken and goats to welcome her back.

Faith recalls that on that fateful morning, most of her friends had attended a morning Christian service in the lecture hall.

There was a blackout and all

of a sudden, gunshots rung out from different directions. She remembered somebody loudly commanding the students in Kiswahili to chant and recite Quran verses and demanding that President Kenyatta pull out KDF from Somalia.

“We ran into the room with my friend Maureen Onjuma and hid in a wardrobe. We were there from around 5.30am to 7pm when we were rescued by a KDF officer. ‘‘All that time, it was hell. We could hear our colleagues being shot and were lucky nobody came to open the wardrobe.’’

In Eldoret, Benard Cheruiyot, 22, a second year Bachelor of Education student, too, recalled how he hid in a wardrobe from 5.30am to 6pm as gunshots rent the air around their hostel.

“I could hear them shooting indiscriminately and ordering those who had taken refuge under beds to come out. The smell of blood filled the room,” said Cheruiyot in the company of his mother Everline Kirwa and uncle, Mr Timothy Tanui.

Celestine Jerotich, also 22, from Cheptil survived the onslaught after she hid in a latrine with her friend.

“We could hear the terrorists ordering our classmates to get out of their hideouts promising that those who would cooperate would be spared. However, immediately they got out they were shot.

They killed men first before turning their guns on the helpless girls,” said the soft-spoken Celestine accompanied by her father Philip Sawe and Brother Alphonce Korir.

In Kisii County, tears greeted the arrival of the students.

Parents, friends and close relatives who had camped outside the Governor’s office could not hide their joy as the NYS bus, which had transported

them from Nairobi, arrived in Kisii town.

Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi and Chief Officer Administration Patrick Lumumba received the students.

Geoffrey Ongeri, a second year student narrated how he and his friends managed to run out of the hostel after being woken up by gunshots.

Their chance came when a terrorist stopped shooting to load his gun.

“I seized the chance together with other students and raced towards the college fence. We scaled the fence then ran to a nearby police station and alerted the police of the attack,” he recalled.

Mango Ochwangi, another student, also recalled how their student leader Laban Kumba wrestled with one the terrorists.

“But he was overpowered and shot dead as I watched,” he says.

In Kericho, Governor Paul Chepkwony led residents in receiving the returning students at Moi Gardens in Kericho Town.

Mr Bervin Cheruiyot , a former students’ union chairman told of how he smeared blood on his face and neck and played dead.

The 22-year old, second-year Bachelor of Arts Education student said the attackers kicked and hit him three times to ascertain he was dead.

“They were hitting me with the butt of an AK-47 rifle. I heard one of them tell another ‘huyo amekufa, achana na yeye’ (that one is gone, leave him alone).”

A tearful Cheruiyot said: “I still do not know why I am still alive but I believe that this is the work of God. Unlike most of my colleagues, I was unable to run away from the terrorists as I had sustained an injury a few weeks earlier on the handball pitch.”

Other students from Kericho county who were rescued by the Recce squad officers and who arrived with him in Kericho are second year Bachelor of Business management students Beatrice Chebet, 22, Kipyegon Geoffrey, 20, and Mathew Korir, 21.

Others were second year Bachelor of Arts Education students Denis Kirui, 19, and Clement Kiprob and 18-year old first year bachelor of Arts Education student Moses Cheruiyot.

In Mwingi, residents lined up the Thika-Garissa highway to welcome the 12 NYS buses ferrying the students home.

One of their own, Juliana Mutua, 24, a first year Bachelor’s of Education student alighted at Mwingi town to wild cheers from the crowd.

By Duncan Ageta, Magati Obebo, Timothy Kemei, Benedict Mutuku, Henry Nyarora, Wycliff Kipsang, Stanley Kimuge and Bozo Jenje

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their family members as parents vowed that their children would never set foot in the ill-fated university again

survivors arrive home, recount ordeal

BILLY MUTAI | NATION

Some relatives of the dead 142 Garissa University students wait outside Chiromo Mortuary in Nairobi yesterday.

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Smashed windows and doors at the main entrance of Elgon hostel at Garissa University College, where terrorists killed 148 people, mostly students, on Thursday last week.

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Ms Cynthia Cherotich with her brother Fred Cheruiyot at Kenyatta National Hospital, shortly after she was discharged yesterday. She survived the massacre by hiding under a pile of clothes in her room.

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Ms Elizabeth Tsuma welcomes her niece Faith Kaungu In Kilifi, after she survived the massacre at Garissa University College. Ms Tsuma and other relatives gave Ms Kaungu gifts of chicken and a goat.

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Members of the Women Guild from PCEA Church sing hymns to console families waiting to identify bodies of their relatives at Chiromo Mortuary yesterday.

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TERROR RAID | Chief pathologist says 48 victims are accounted for while 46 are being examined

Parents’ pain and horror at city mortuary Parents have to go through the horror of physically examining more than 100 bodies

BY MAZERA NDURYA @mazerandurya mndurya@ke.nationmedia.com

AND MUCHEMI WACHIRA @wachiramuchemi mwachira@ke.nationmedia.com

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he family of Monica Ngwasi Mutinda, a student at Garissa University College, is clinging to the hope that their daughter is alive even though her whereabouts are unknown.

She is among some of the 142 students feared to have died in an Al-Shabaab attack on Thursday last week, whose remains have not been identified.

Her father Peter Kithome spent the better part of the yesterday checking the teeth of all female victims, looking for a unique dental marker which he hopes will help identify his daughter.

“It was the most harrowing experience, opening the mouths of all the dead bodies in the mortuary trying to establish if any of them could be that of my daughter,” said the traumatised father.

Just like himself, Mr Kithome said, Monica does not have normal teeth.

“Instead of the normal four incisors on the lower jaw, she has three just like me. This is what I was looking for,” he said, opening his mouth to display his unusual teeth.

Mr Kithome said he works in Mombasa and last saw his daughter two years ago when she joined university for a Bachelor of Commerce

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Mr Peter Kithome, whose daughter Monica Mutinda is still missing, outside Chiromo Mortuary in Nairobi yesterday.

(Finance option). But they spoke often by phone.

“Every time my daughter was home in Mutomo, Kitui County, I was away at work. That’s why we have not seen each other all this time.

“I came when we heard the news of the attack on the university. Since then we have been through all the health facilities where injured students were taken including Moi Forces Memorial and Kenyatta National Hospital,” said Mr Kithome, who was among hundreds of parents and relatives who had gathered at the mortuary.

He said Chiromo Mortuary was their last port of call after it also emerged that she was not among the survivors who were taken to their homes. The girl’s mother travelled to Garissa on Thursday to follow up leads on the whereabouts of students

said to have escaped.

Mr Kithome said the family has heard that there are some students who managed to escape and were not among those who were escorted home.

“At Nyayo Stadium, we talked to one of the survivors who claimed to have been Monica’s classmate and told us that she was among the group that managed to escape,” he said.

Monica, who scored grade B in her KCSE exam, was among the first lot of students selected to join Garissa University College.

For Mr Charles Kabura, identifying the body of his 25-year-old cousin, James Ochode, has been long and horrible. Some bodies are disfigured beyond recognition.

“We came to identify the body of my cousin by looking at his toes but

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It was the most harrowing experience, opening the mouths of all the dead bodies in the mortuary trying to establish if any of them could be that of my daughter” Mr Peter Kithome

most of the bodies were terribly disfigured,” Mr Kabura said at Chiromo Mortuary yesterday.

They managed to identify Ochode, a second year Bachelor of Administration student.

The family, from Kitale in Trans Nzoia County, has been camping at Chiromo since Friday.

It is not clear why relatives are going through the horror of physically examining more than 100 bodies

Journalists allowed into horrifying attack scene

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Garissa University College was opened for journalists yesterday for the first time since Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked it and killed 148 people.

The college was closed after the Thursday dawn attack, the worst since the 1998 Nairobi US embassy bombing.

At the Garissa college, pavements have patches of blood, while the air is filled with a putrid smell.

The university has only one gate. It is surrounded by a barbed wire fence, which seems to have made escape difficult for fleeing students. Many of the survivors had injuries inflicted by the fence.

Elgon A hostel is where most killings happened, according to police. Its floor is covered in blood .

The attackers are said to have locked exit and entrance doors, making it impossible for the students to escape, then taunted the victims before killing them.

The attackers forced the victims to call their relatives before they were killed, according to the students who escaped.

The hostel is also where special forces gunned down four terrorists. In the twostorey building, books and other items are scattered all over.

The building’s roof is riddled with bul-

let holes, while its windows are shattered.

On top of the second floor, some clothes that had been washed before the attack still hang.

Speaking to journalists at the college, Garissa County Commissioner Njenga Miiri said all doors to the hostels, lectures halls and other buildings at the institution had been locked to safeguard the students’ belongings.

“We are planning to take inventory of all property left behind by students, with the support of the college management, to ensure what is found here is safely delivered to their respective owners,” he said.

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A security officer guards Garissa University College after the terrorist attack.

while DNA testing services are widely available and take only two days.

Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said they were trying to identify the victims using finger prints from the database at the National Registration Bureau.

Mr Johansen Oduor, the chief government pathologist, said using fingerprints and positive identification by relatives, 48 victims are accounted for and 46 are being examined.

“We had a lot of difficulties in identifying the body of my granddaughter,” said Mr Wilfred Toroitich.

His granddaughter, Romana Chelgut, was a second year Bachelor of Commerce student. The family comes from Burnt Forest in Uasin Gishu County.

Most parents are lamenting the condition of the bodies will deteriorate further if the government does not act quickly and find better ways of storing them.

Nairobi has many mortuaries and it is not clear why the bodies are all taken to Chiromo, which has a capacity of only 120. City Mortuary can take up to 400, One family from Nyandarua County said it had given up searching for the body of their kin.

Ayub Njau has been missing since the terror attack on Thursday and according to his brother, Mr Daniel Chege, the family has looked for him at Chiromo and Kenyatta National Hospital, in vain.

“We have given up, but we will have to wait until today for the government to release the names of the victims,” he told Nation.

Njau, 21, was a second year Business Administration student.

From Trans Nzoia County, Mr John Okodoyi was clinging to the photo of his son, Mr Obadiah Okiring and listening keenly to the names of those whose bodies have been identified.

Health staff vow to stay put despite deaths

BY NATION CORRESPONDENTS Nurses and health workers in Garissa will continue offering services despite the killing of 148 Kenyans by the Al-Shabaab militants last Thursday, an official has said.

Mr Seth Panyako, secretary-general of the Kenya National Union of Nurses yesterday said members will not abandon their work places despite the terror attacks.

Speaking to the press in Kakamega town, Mr Panyako dismissed claims that some nurses had abandoned duty, saying they had only travelled home for Easter holidays.

“I have been in touch with our union officials in Garissa and they have assured me that the nurses and health workers have no plans to leave,” said Mr Panyako.

Their resolve, however, comes in the backdrop of teachers from north eastern vowing to never move back to their work stations, following the attacks. The teachers from Mandera and have been camping at the Knut and TSC headquarters.

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TERRORISM | There are reports that commanders failed to act on information provided by NIS

Now spotlight shifts to top police chiefs Recce team left Nairobi at 12.30pm, seven hours after the attack on the university college began

BY FRED MUKINDA

fmukinda@ke.nationmedia.com

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op police chiefs are on the spot over their reactions to warnings about an impending attack on a university days before the Thursday massacre in Garissa.

A senior security officer privy to interagency operations said the top command had received what is known in security circles as “actionable intelligence”. This means the information had been analysed and the threat found to be real.

The National Intelligence Service collects such information and police are the principal recipients.

Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet and his deputy, Ms Grace Kaindi, are at the helm of the police service.

Yesterday, the Nation asked Mr Boinnet if the police had been forewarned and if any countermeasures were put in place. He promised to respond “later,” but had not done so by the time of going to press.

The Nation established four officers were deployed to Garissa University College after commanders in Garissa consulted police headquarters in Nairobi.

The NIS had informed the police that the medical training college, sub-county headquarters, an unspecified hotel and another public institution were being

New recruits to report on Sunday: IG

BY NATION REPORTER The 10,000 recruits the High Court barred from joining the National Police Service have been directed to report for training on Sunday.

In a statement , Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet said they should arrive at the colleges at 7 am.

“In compliance with the directive by the President that the young Kenyans recruited to join the National Police Service do so without further delay, I hereby inform those successfully recruited to report to their respective training institutions on April 12 from 7am,” he said.

This came even as the matter drags in court. Last year, High Court Judge Isaac Lenaola nullified the recruitment due to irregularities.

The matter is still pending in court after the National Police Service Commission appealed the judgment. However, the President gave the directive following last week’s terrorist attack at a Garissa university in which 148 people were killed.

It’s the biggest number of officers to be recruited in independent Kenya, to help bring the police to population ratio to the recommended 1:400 from the current 1:800.

targeted by the terrorists.

The police have also been criticised for deploying elite units many hours after the attack. On Sunday night, Mr Boinnet confirmed that the Recce officers, who are highly trained in hostage situations, arrived in Garissa eight hours and 25 minutes after the terrorists struck.

“Recce personnel in the GSU were mobilised and placed on standby. They were then flown to Garissa. On arrival at 1.55pm, the team received a brief of the situation from the IG, Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery and the county security team after which the principal of the university took them through the map of the area,” he said.

The Nation established the team left Wilson Airport in Nairobi at 12.30pm, seven hours after the attack began.

By 5.01pm, Recce had taken over the ground floor of the building where hostages were being held.

By 7.20, the siege was over” Mr Joseph Boinnet, Inspector-General of Police

Search is on for local partners of terrorists

BY NATION REPORTER Police were yesterday looking for people who may have aided the terrorists who killed 148 students at the Garissa University College.

Investigators believe the militants must have worked with locals in Garissa County to plan and execute the deadly attack.

Police are particularly looking for those who might have sheltered them, helped in hiding their arsenal as well as offering them transport.

Those who helped in carrying out surveillance at the prior to the attack are also being sought by police.

A guard at the university was being held for the fourth day after he was linked to the four terrorists’ response units killed, including the fifth, who blew himself up.

Mr Osman Ali Dagane, a Kenyan was found in possession of jihadist material and it is believed he let the attackers into the compound.

His colleague was shot dead at the gate.

Mr Rashid Charles Mberesero, a Tanzanian, is also being held. He was arrested within the university precincts after the attackers were killed.

Another Kenyan arrested together with the Tanzanian is also in custody. Three other suspects were arrested at the

border as they attempted to sneak into Somalia.

Other than the five, whose arrest was announced by the Interior ministry, the Nation learnt that relatives of Kenyan Al-Shabaab commanders in Somalia were also being interrogated.

At least 10 suspects are on the government’s watch list, but it is not clear how many of their relatives were being questioned by police.

Top on the list is Mohamed Kuno (above), who has a Sh20 million bounty on his head.

The other is Abdifatah Abubakar Abdi aka Musa Muhajir, wanted in connection with last year’s Mpeketoni attacks.

The government has offered Sh2 million for information leading to Abdifatah’s arrest.

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Deputy IG of Police Grace Kaindi, National Police Service Commission boss Johnston Kavuludi and IG Joseph Boinnet. Mr Boinnet said the police response to the massacre was quick.

The alarm went off at the Recce headquarters in Ruiru, at 6am, and the commandos were placed on standby.

“After the briefing, there was a tactical changeover. The KDF, NPS and other security agencies on the scene withdrew to take charge of the external security while the Recce team went in. By 5.01pm the Recce had taken over the ground floor of the building where hostages were being held. By 7.20pm the siege was over,” Mr Boinnet said.

According to the IG, this was a quick response.

“I’ve given the information to dispel the notion that the NPS failed to act in time,” the statement added.

However, critics and security analysts say the commandos should have been in Garissa by 8am. Mr Boinnet and Mr Nkai-

ssery arrived in the town at 10am.

While the IG is the overall commander, the formations that were heavily relied on in eliminating the terrorists, including the GSU and the Police Airwing, are under Ms Kaindi’s docket.

The other deputy, Mr Samuel Arachi, commands a smaller Administration Police force, which has less personnel and equipment.

Director of Criminal Investigations Ndegwa Muhoro commands the semiautonomous wing, which is supposed to penetrate and gather intelligence on criminal groups.

Airwing Commandant Rogers Mbithi and his GSU counterpart, Mr Joel Kitili, report directly to Ms Kaindi. The county commander and the North Eastern regional chief similarly report to Ms Kaindi.

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COMFORTING THE AFFLICTED | Counsellors help survivors and their relatives to overcome the loss of loved ones

Big-hearted Kenyans help terror victims CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

On Saturday, we used our own money because we thought it would take about two hours but the situation was different when we got here” Wambui Cheche

than 200 professional counsellors had been sent to Chiromo and counties to help families cope with the trauma.

“Ours is psychological First Aid, which helps to stabilise the students who survived the attack and parents as well as relatives of those who lost their lives.”

Said Mr Githongo at the Chiromo Mortuary: “Any crisis of this magnitude is traumatic and that is why we have been involved right from the word go and we will continue with counselling to ensure that all those affected can go through this difficult time and also carry on with their lives afterwards”.

He said the professional counsellors are volunteers who respond to such tragic events but in some cases they go beyond counselling by reaching out to organisations to help in other support activities such as food and shelter.

But Mr Githongo said the level of government disaster preparedness was wanting and needed to be strengthened.

“The non-governmental organisations have been proactive and any time we call upon them for support they respond very fast.

“We helped to set up the tents here because we realised there

COMPENSATION

MP wants State to pay victims The government should compensate the families of the victims of Garissa University College terror attack, Makueni MP Daniel Maanzo said yesterday. Speaking at Chiromo Funeral Parlour, where he had accompanied a family to identify the body of their slain son, Mr Maanzo said that the government had failed to protect its citizens.

- Pius Maundu

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Public-spirited Kenyans who have been voluntarily counselling and feeding the relatives of 142 Garissa University students who were killed by Al Shabaab terrorists on Thursday. would be many people here coming to check the status of their loved ones. The process of identifying bodies is quite harrowing and this might affect the lives of the relatives if they are not counselled,” he said.

The KCPA chair said some of the counsellors had been deployed to counties to follow up on the students who have gone

back home.

Public-spirited Kenyans from all walks of life brought food and drinks to feed hundreds of people who have been camping fat Chiromo from Saturday.

Ms Wambui Cheche from St Andrew’s PCEA was leading a team of church members and other groups in setting up a steady supply of food as more

people were arriving to trace their loved ones.

“We realised that there would be people, especially families coming here and decided to come and help. At first we just came with little stuff thinking that it would only take about two hours but realised that more people were coming.”

Said Ms Cheche: “On Saturday, we used our own money because we thought it would take about two hours but the situation was different when we got here and had to start a serious programme that also included asking other organisations to come it.”

She added the church’s committee on social responsibility was roped in because of the overwhelming number of people who were arriving at Chiromo.

What is encouraging, she told the Nation, was that other churches like the Karura Community Chapel joined hands with the Kenya Red Cross, provided more cooking facilities and food to feed the crowds.

“It is gratifying to note that well-wishers came willingly to give and for now we have enough to feed the people.

“We have also received many volunteers, especially the youth, who have been helping with distributing the food,” she said.

Bodies of 65 students identified as fingerprints matched to data

BY NATION REPORTER At least 65 bodies of victims of the Garissa University College terrorist attack have been identified by matching their fingerprints to the government database, Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has said.

Postmortem exams on all the 144 bodies at the Chiromo Mortuary was also completed yesterday after the government got 15 more pathologists to help.

All the bodies were fingerprinted on Sunday evening after some proved to be too disfigured to be identified by family members.

“We started having cases where two or three families would positively identify the same body as that of their loved ones, so we resorted to a scientific confirmation of the identities,” he said.

By Monday evening, 78 bodies had been positively identified by relatives at the mortuary.

Some of these are also included in the bodies whose identity was scientifically verified. So it is not yet possible to get a tally of the total number of positive identification.

“We have asked the team at the morgue to reconcile the figures, and I am sure we will have final tallies by Wednesday,” said Mr Macharia.

MISSING STUDENTS

Relatives yet to know kin’s fate Some of the students who have not been found by their relatives: Edward Wafula Dorothy Nyongesa Emily Namaemba Ruth Nakhanu Esiromo Stella Namalwa Nyongesa Leah Nanjala Wafula Victor Oluoch Mbogo Harriet Chemoita Angela Nyokabi Githakwa Bilha Njoki Gitau Mandaa Ndakaramoi Philemon Anyanza Wakhungu Dennis Olimba Onyango Agnes Mwende Muthama Edna Muthoni Thomas Nyaiburi Moses Njuguna Mungai Salome Wambui Kinuthia Joseph Ngacha Nderitu Samwel Muchire Gaturu Jacob Makokha Tobias Sifuna Simiyu Isaiah Cheruto Milton Namayi Mukhwana

Crime scene experts and officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations assisted with fingerprinting, finishing the task in the early hours of Monday.

“We have been sending

the fingerprints in batches of 20 to the National Bureau of Registration. Once all the bodies are positively identified, a postmortem will be carried out, after which relatives can proceed with funeral arrangements,” said the CS. He added that the Ministry of Health and the Red Cross would buy coffins at a cost of Sh20,000 each to support the families.

Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang also announced yesterday that his ministry and Garissa University College’s parent university, Moi University, will give Sh100,000 to each family that lost a loved one.

National Disaster Management Unit Deputy Director Pius Mwachi called on Kenyans to unite in the fight against terrorism instead of criticising government efforts.

“I would urge Kenyans to fight for their lives in case of an attack. People should not surrender or else they will just be killed like cockroaches,” said Mr Mwachi.

Yesterday, Muslims and Christians from Eastleigh in Nairobi visited the mortuary to condole with grieving families.

Eastleigh Residents Association chairman Hussein Roba condemned the attack and called for unity among the different religious groups.

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GARISSA ATTACK Terror at dawn

Counties seek bigger role in State security

PLEDGE | Officials to give Sh15 million to victims of terrorist attack

Leaders want refugee camps closed down Terrorists train and plan attacks at the centres, they say

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT

BY AGGREY MUTAMBO @agmutambo amutambo@ke.nationmedia.com

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eaders from north eastern Kenya have called for the closure of refugee camps in the region and moving of their occupants to Somalia.

The leaders from three counties yesterday said the Dadaab camp should be shut down because it is where Al-Shabaab terrorists plan attacks.

Garissa Township MP Aden Duale and more than 20 leaders from the region, who made a 12-point pledge to help fight terrorism, also promised to donate Sh15 million to survivors of the Garissa University College terrorist attack and families of those killed.

The attack left 148 people dead, including 142 students. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for it. It is the worst since the August 1998 US embassy bombing in Nairobi, in which 213 people were killed.

The group comprising politicians and senior civil servants, who addressed journalists at the Boma Hotel in Nairobi, condemned the terrorists, saying they were soiling the name of Islam.

“They are not Muslims and they do not

PAUL WAWERU | NATION

Leaders from north eastern counties, from left, governors Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamad (Wajir), and Nadhif Jama (Garissa), Garissa Township MP Aden Duale and Mandera Governor Ali Roba address journalists at the Boma Hotel in Nairobi yesterday. represent us,” they said in a statement read

by Mr Duale. “We will do everything in our power to expose and eliminate them from our midst.”

The leaders, who included Governors Nadhif Jama (Garissa), Ahmed Abdullahi (Wajir) and Ali Roba (Mandera) argued that the region had borne the brunt of attacks because Kenya has hosted refugees from Somalia for too long.

Time has come when the national security of our people becomes (more) paramount than the international obligations” Garissa Township MP Aden Duale

“The camps have been — and the intelligence provides so — centres where the training, coordination, the assembly of terror networks is.

“They (refugees) have been with us for the last 20 years. I think time has come when the national security of our people becomes (more) paramount than the international obligations that we have,” said Mr Duale. He argued that the refugees could still be taken care of by the UNHCR while in their country.

The demand could stir human rights defenders, who have continuously argued for a voluntary repatriation. Kenya, Somalia and the UN refugee agency signed an agreement in 2013 to allow for voluntary return of refugees.

The agreement expires in 2016, although only 2,000 of the more than 350,000 refugees at Dadaab have returned to Somalia.

Governors yesterday piled pressure on the national government to involve counties in State security.

Council of Governors Chairman Isaac Ruto said this would play a major role in reducing terrorist attacks.

Mr Ruto also said the terrorists who killed Garissa University students should not make non-Somalis stereotype the Somali community as terrorists, since only specific individuals were criminals.

Suspicious elements

He said every Kenyan community had its own criminals and urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious elements in their midst.

“This way, the criminals can be apprehended and charged,” he said.

The Bomet governor spoke at the Africa Riverside Gospel Church in Bomet town where he led residents in praying for families who lost their children and those yet to recover at various hospitals following the university attack.

During the service, the church received 13 students from the county who survived the attack.

Mr Ruto made arrangements to transport the students to their respective homes spread across the sub-counties.

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GARISSA ATTACK Terror at dawn

CONDOLENCES | Campaign had garnered slightly more than 86,000 followers by yesterday

Sympathy floods social media Kenyans join activists in commemorating attack victims and consoling their families

BY NATION REPORTER

BY JACQUELINE KUBANIA @jacqui_jade jkubania@ke.nationmedia.com

AND ELIZABETH MERAB @lisamcleans emerab@ke.nationmedia.com

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ocial media was on Monday bursting with messages of condolences for families of the 148 victims of the Garissa University College attack.

Ms Ory Okolloh Mwangi, a mother of three, suitably came up with a hashtag on Twitter, #147notjustanumber, to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attack.

With slightly more than 86,000 followers on Twitter, the activist’s campaign begun trending after other users picked it up and used it to send messages of condolences to the victims who were massacred.

They also used the hashtag to share with the world images of the victims who died and those who are still missing.

“We will name them. One by one.

They are these “young Africans” we speak of all the time. Chasing dreams. #147notjustanumber,” tweeted Okolloh.

By Monday morning, the hashtag was trending at number five with images of dead and missing victims trickling in.

Kiplang’at Arap Bett, through his Twitter handle, shared the agony his village is going through after losing a young woman from his village.

“My village is in mourning. One of the very few ladies who’ve managed to go to University now is possibly dead.”

Some survivors of the attack also took to Facebook to thank their family and friends for their support and prayers.

“I thank God having given me the 2nd time after a narrow escape from the jaws of a lion… I’m alive, tho’ with

Families’ joy as two students are discharged

CAMPAIGN OF MERCY

Users create forums to console victims Twitter: Hashtag rallies users to share their feelings on the attack as others use it to help trace missing ones.

Facebook: Survivors of the attack use it to thank their families and friends for their support and prayers during the attack on university Website: A software developer has created a website titled Lovefield.com that will virtually commemorate the dead in the Garissa attack Night vigil: Planned for this evening; trending on social media

slight injuries from which I am recovering,” wrote Gordon Nigeria.

Alfred Teddy, another Facebook user, wrote: “Guyz walai mi niliponea. Bt I was shot kwa mguu (I was able to escape though with a gunshot wound in the leg).”

Families whose loved ones are still missing too used it to seek help in tracing them.

Stellah Nabwana shared photos of Leah Wafula, who was a student at the ill-fated university, seeking help

DIANA NGILA | NATION

Wananchi donate blood at the KenCom bus terminus in Nairobi yesterday to assist victims of the Garissa University College terrorist attack. in tracing her.

Rick Wizzy (not his real name) posted: “Any Information on Caxton Wainaina second year dark guy.”

As Dan Ngicho asked: “just where is Chris Philip Otieno? Is he alive?”

According to the social media analytic site, Topsy.com, the hashtag #147notjustanumber has been used more than 36,000 times since its creation on Saturday.

A software developer has picked up on the hashtag to create a website that will virtually commemorate the dead from the Garissa attack.

Mr Anyona Obutu, the man behind Lovefied.com, says the website was an online platform where the profiles of the victims will be hosted forever, easily accessible to anyone with an Internet connection.

“I usually charge Sh3,000 to host the profile of a loved one for one year and Sh5,000 to host it permanently. But for the Garissa Attack victims, I am doing it for free,” said Mr Obutu.

He said that access to the pictures and profiles of the victims was via social media, especially Twitter, where people have been posting photos and short bios of the students who lost

their lives in the attack under the hashtag #147notjustanumber.

By 3pm yesterday, Lovefied.com had a total of 21 profiles from the Garissa attack, a number he hopes to get up to 80 today.

Meanwhile, a vigil will be held later today to honour the lives of those who died in the Garissa attack. The event, whose objective is to remember and humanise the lives lost in the attack, will be at Uhuru Park’s Freedom Corner from 5pm to 9pm.

The event trended all day yesterday on social media under the hashtag #147notjustanumber.

Boniface Mwangi, who is the organizer of today’s vigil, told the Nation that it was important to put names and faces to the number 147.

“This vigil is open to everyone who can make it. We have also invited the President and we hope he comes,” said Mr Mwangi.

“Bring flowers. Bring handwritten messages, we will have a board to pin them. Carry an umbrella. Dress Warmly, Black if possible. Park your car at All Saints Cathedral or the parking near Uhuru Park main dais. Security will be provided,” he added.

Two Garissa University College students were yesterday discharged from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).

Ms Cynthia Cherotich and Ms Dorcas Musanga, both aged 19, walked out of Ward 42 at around 2pm and into the arms of their waiting relatives.

Their discharge comes three days after they were airlifted from Garissa by the Kenya Defence Forces following Thursday morning’s attack by Al-Shabaab gunmen.

Ms Musanga was in shock and could barely speak. Her gaze hovered on the faces around her but remained quiet. Relatives led her into a waiting car and sped off.

It was different with Ms Cherotich, who escaped death by hiding in a cupboard and drinking her body lotion. She said she was glad to be alive, albeit with visible scars on her legs and her swollen knees.

Died last year

“I crouched into a tiny place the size of a matatu seat. I squeezed with my legs on my chest and forced myself there. My knees are in pain.

I do not know how I survived. It was God.” For other families, like that of Milton Karan, 21, who died in the attack, the nightmare persists.

“The boy had actually been acting like a father and a mentor to his three siblings, who are in lower primary school,” a relative, Ms Emily Emboka, told the Nation at Chiromo Mortuary.

Mr Stephen Mwangi, who was a student leader at Garissa University College, lost his sister, Joyce Wakiuru, 20, a fellow student at the institution.

“We were both doing Information Science and she was in her first year,” said Mwangi, who is in his second year.

Ms Wakiuru’s body had not been identified by yesterday.

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KEEP LEFT | Motorists likely to experience navigational nightmares starting today, City Hall says new traffic flow plan will ease jams

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Bunyala Road roundabout: More than 6,500 vehicles use this roundabout every hour during evening rush hours, and the confusion the new regulations might cause will not help matters. The roundabout will also be forced to accommodate more traffic from Lang’ata Road and Baricho Road wishing to join Mombasa Road.

Nyayo Stadium roundabout: About 5,300 vehicles per hour use the roundabout during evening rush hour currently, but that is likely to change as the effects of the spill-over traffic redirected from nearby roads (Lusaka, Baricho, Lang’ata and Uhuru Highway) begin to bite.

Kenyatta Avenue-Uhuru Highway roundabout: Faster traffic flow at Westlands, University Way and Haile Selassie roundabouts will negatively impact this intersection, which currently accommodates about 5,228 vehicles per hour during evening rush hours.

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Instead, turn left towards the CBD then make a Uturn near the Consolata Shrine, joining Waiyaki Way.

Westlands roundabout: Outbound and inbound traffic is likely to flow better under new regulations as right turns from Rhapta and Ring roads are abolished, but the intersection might suffer the consequences of having to accommodate spillover traffic from nearby roads, especially traffic that usually uses Chiromo Road into Riverside Drive. Currently, about 4,600 vehicles use this roundabout per hour during rush hours, 1,800 of them towards Kangemi, 1,500 into town, 575 to Rhapta Road and 557 to Westlands business district.

University Way-Uhuru Highway roundabout: About 6,047 vehicles per hour use the roundabout during evening rush hour.

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he Nairobi City County has begun phasing away roundabouts within the city to ease traffic flow. But, as we learnt over the Easter holiday, the new regulations are not as straightforward as they seem on paper. Motorists have complained about missed turns that turned short trips into navigational nightmares, right turns that disappeared overnight, and general disorganisation on city roads. That was over the Easter weekend, and as the city today returns to its buzzing and bustling norm, the jam is likely to get thicker. Here, a simple motorist’s guide to navigating Nairobi, from the Nyayo Stadium roundabout through the Central Business District all the way to the Westlands roundabout. Keep it close, or memorise it; you will need it in the next few days!

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Tom Mboya Street into Kilome and River roads: No right turn at the end of Tom Mboya Street at ‘Old Nation’ roundabout. Instead, turn left onto the Globe Cinema flyover and onwards to Murang’a Road, drive all the way to the Pangani junction with Thika Road, make a U-turn to rejoin Murang’a Road towards the CBD. Alternatively, join Ngara Road at Ngara Shopping Centre, then turn left at the junction with Kipande Road.

Moi Avenue to Tom Mboya, Kilome and River roads: Use the slip road at Khoja Mosque, then turn left at ‘Old Nation’ roundabout to join Globe Cinema flyover and onwards to Murang’a Road, drive all the way to the Pangani junction with Thika Road, make a U-turn to rejoin Murang’a Road towards the CBD. Alternatively, join Ngara Road at Ngara Shopping Centre, then turn left at the junction with Kipande Road.

Lusaka Road to CBD: No right turn at Nyayo Stadium roundabout into Uhuru Highway. Instead, turn left to join Mombasa Road, join Tsavo Road near Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, turn right into Mukenia Road, right into Melili Road, make a U-turn into Kiganjo Avenue just after the flyover, then left to join Mombasa Road just before the International Christian Centre church.

GRAPHIC: MICHAEL MOSOTA | NATION

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DISASTER | Over 80 families were displaced in Achuodho village on Saturday

Floods displace 1,500 more in Kisumu Residents move to camps set up by Kenya Red Cross and schools as floods rage on

BY NATION CORRESPONDENTS

BY ANGELA OKETCH

AOketch@ke.nationmedia.com

AND SHARON ODHIAMBO shaztamara@gmail.com

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loods yesterday displaced 1,500 more people in Kasese village, Muhoroni in Kisumu County.

This came just a day after the floods had displaced 80 families in Achuodho village on Sunday.

The raging floods killed three people in Bondo, Siaya County, on Saturday morning.

The overflow following a heavy downpour has also swept away crops and livestock. Roads have been rendered impassable.

Residents have been forced to leave their homes for higher grounds.

Some of the families have moved to churches and schools while others are living in camps the Kenya Red Cross Society has set up.

Red Cross Nyanza Regional Manager Emmanuel Owako told the Nation affected families are provided with food and blankets even as heavy rains continue to pound the area.

“We are also advising the people to move to safer places until the heavy rains subside. Meanwhile, we shall continue offering food, medicines, blankets, mosquito nets and jerry cans for storing clean drinking water,” Mr Owako said yesterday.

Learning has been paralysed as most schools are either flooded or have been turned into camps.

Ms Mollyne Atieno said she was woken up in the middle of the night by her children after their beddings got soaked in flood water.

TONY OMONDI | NATION

Ms Grace Anyango Onyango and her daughter try to cross a flooded road in Rutee village, Muhoroni Sub-County on Sunday.

Around 3 am, I heard my first born scream. I woke up and the whole house was flooded.

I grabbed them and put them on my bed” Mollyne Atieno, flood victim “My two children sleep on the floor in the sitting room. Around 3 am, I heard the firstborn scream. I woke up and the whole house was flooded. I grabbed them and put them on my bed, then called for help,” she said Even cooking is a problem for Ms Atieno because mud has flowed into her house. She has to place the stove on top of the table to cook.

Ms Atieno, who lives in Sidho Buba, laments that floods have become the norm every year.

“We have held countless meetings with local leaders over this problem but there seems to be no headway. We are suffering a lot. It is not fair that people have to be displaced every year and property destroyed,” she says.

Another victim, Mrs Martha Adhiambo, said she found utensil floating on flood water when she woke up.

“It has been very hard to move because the mud is very sticky,” said Mrs Odhiambo, who is camping at Kachuodho Primary School since Thursday. Her neighbour, Ms Sylpher Juma lamented that the relief food is not enough. “I don’t know where my next meal will come from. Everyone

is now fighting to survive and things are very tough here.

“My house is completely flooded.

I have no food and literally no place to lay my head. I wonder when this nightmare will end,” she laments.

“The floods have caused me many losses. I have lost three cows and 10 chicken. They were my only source of income,” said Ms Grace Anyango Onyango.

Mr Owako said the communities are also being taught on how to manage floods. “We are not just looking at the lowlands but to the entire region.

Events in Bondo where we lost lives put us on alert. We call upon the community to ensure good drainage systems to check floods in future,” said Mr Owako.

Talks set over revenue allocation to counties

Two want MPs stopped from debating report

BY NATION REPORTER

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT

The Senate’s Finance, Commerce and Budget Committee is this morning set to meet the Council of Governors to discuss revenue allocation in the next financial year.

Funds are allocated to counties as provided for in the Division of Revenue Bill.

The committee chaired

by Mandera Senator (URP) Billow Kerrow (right) will also meet the Commission on Revenue Allocation, the Controller of Budget and the County Assemblies Forum at County Hall, Nairobi.

Other groups expected at the public hearing are NGOs, and any other interested players, including the public.

The Bill provides for counties to get Sh258 billion to share equitably and an additional Sh25.7 billion in conditional allocations, bringing the total allocation to counties to Sh283.7 billion in the third year of devolution.

Mr Kerrow said the committee expects no surprises

Ngilu faces anti-graft team today

because the allocation to counties had been agreed upon by the Inter-governmental Budget and Economic Council, of which governors are a part.

“We are expecting them, unless they change, to affirm that figure is acceptable,” said Mr Kerrow by telephone.

As stakeholders, the county forum representatives are also expected to give their views.

Mr Kerrow said the forum would also be expected to give views on the county assemblies, some of which are facing financial crises after running out of money.

He said the budget ceilings set in law would also come up for discussion.

Two people have asked the High Court to stop Parliament from debating and adopting the Powers and Privileges Committee report.

Mr Naman Tindi and Mr Morris Okiwi want the court to issue orders stopping the National Assembly from debating recommendations made by the Privileges Committee, chaired by Kuresoi North MP Moses Cheboi.

The recommendations are contained in a report tabled in the House last Tuesday to be debated and possibly adopted when the House resumes sittings next week.

The two argued that dissolving the Public Accounts Committee, then barring five members from renewing their term was discriminatory.

They have sued the Attorney-General, the National Assembly and its clerk as well as the Privileges committee.

Last Thursday, Mr Cheboi withdrew a motion to disband

PAC and bar its members from the new one until after April 14.

If the House adopts the report, MPs to be left out of the new committee would be Mr Ababu Namwamba (Budalang ’i), Mr Ahmed Abass (Ijara), Mr James Bett (Kesses), Mr Omondi Anyanga (Nyatike) and Ms Cecily Mbarire (Runyenjes).

Allegations

The Privileges committee said the five made allegations against others but failed to substantiate them within the specified time.

Mr Tindi said the decision

by Mr Cheboi’s team was a gross violation of House rules.

“It is an attempt to introduce a procedure unknown to the rules and practice of the House,” he said.

He added that if PAC members were asked to renounce their evidence, the Privileges committee would be interfering with the work of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

Suspended Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu is this morning set to meet officers of the anti-graft agency at Integrity Centre in Nairobi over impropriety allegations levelled against her.

Mrs Ngilu, who was forced to step aside, is understood to have spent part of the Easter holiday preparing her defence.

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission spokesman Yasin Amaro yesterday said Chief Registrar of Lands Sarah Mwendwa would also appear before the officers this morning.

Nairobi County Chief Finance Officer Jimmy Kiamba is expected at the EACC offices on Thursday, In a dossier handed over to Parliament by President Uhuru Kenyatta, Mrs Ngilu is accused of impropriety involving land belonging to Mr Evanson Waitiki in Likoni, Mombasa, an Sh8 billion piece of land in Karen and dealings involving a plot on State House Crescent.

Investigating fraud cases

At the same time, members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya want to be part of a team investigating fraud cases against the 175 people named by the anti-graft watchdog.

The accountants wrote to the anti-graft agency last Thursday, expressing their wish to take part in the investigations.

They said the anti-corruption agency cannot adequately investigate financial fraud cases. “The institute members are willing to offer their services to the EACC at short notice,” says the letter.

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DAILY NATION Tuesday April 7, 2015

We need new strategy to fight this menace

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he revelation that the mastermind of the Garissa University College attack that left about 150 dead was a law graduate brings a new dimension to terrorism. The profile of terrorists is changing. No longer is terrorism associated with ragtag, ill-educated, and desperate youngsters, but brilliant, highly educated, and affluent people, too.

Moreover, these are children who have lived among us, interacted well with their peers, are provided with good life opportunities, but in the course of time got radicalised and opted to join terror gangs. They are fellows committed to a cause and no amount of persuasion can change their minds against their wicked machinations.

Mohammed Abdirahim Abdullahi was the son of a chief and excelled in academics, secured good jobs, and had a promising career, but abandoned all that in favour of the world of terror. There are many youngsters like him who have walked out of the comfort of their homes and institutions to join the ranks of terrorists.

The implication is that the terrorists are with us, hence the war against them must be multi-pronged.

We must guard against external aggressors as much as internal ones. Parents and other members of the community must be involved in routing criminals.

In particular, there has been concern that some mosques have been turned into centres for teaching extremist faith and radicalising youth. Close monitoring of these institutions is paramount while parents have to be educated to report to the authorities if they suspect that their children have been enlisted in the camps of fanatics.

Managers of schools, universities, and other institutions of higher learning must be supported to identify and restrain straying youth. More strategic approaches are required to fight terrorism.

Address railway concerns

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he 471-kilometre standard gauge railway from Mombasa to Nairobi has been touted as one of the most significant development projects in recent times. In fact, this is the most comprehensive addition to railway infrastructure since the first tracks were laid over a century ago. It is important, therefore, that the Sh345 billion investment be implemented properly.

That the completion date has been brought forward to June 2017 from 2018 confirms the urgency driving the project. Freight trains running at 80kph and passenger trains at 120kph will help speed up economic growth and enhance productivity.

However, concerns are being raised that need to be immediately addressed. There are fears that the deadline may not be met because of irregularities in design and safety concerns.

It would be better to slow down and ensure that everything is done properly. It would also be less costly to fix any problems in these initial stages.

Unlike the old narrow and restrictive railway, the new wider one will speed up the transportation of goods and passengers, while accommodating bigger engines, coaches and bogies. It is also expected to help decongest Mombasa Port. Any technical hitches that might have arisen must be cleared so that the project can smoothly roll on.

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SECURITY | Macharia Gaitho

Don’t blame it on refugees, the new terrorist is nurtured here at home N

ational Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale seems to have undergone a conversion since the Al-Shabaab terrorist massacre in his Garissa Town constituency.

Just one year ago, he was at the forefront against a proposal to close down the giant Dadaab refugee camp in Garissa county. That was part of the recommendation in a joint parliamentary committee report on the Westgate Shopping Mall terrorist attack the previous September.

Mr Duale vehemently disagreed, defending the rights of refugees to be hosted in Kenya and also their right to move freely in the country instead of being confined to camps.

He has also been against the occasional police swoops targeting Somali refugees in Nairobi suburbs such as Eastleigh, arguing that they were investors who contributed greatly to the local economy.

“Kenya is a signatory to the Vienna Convention. You just cannot wake up one day and close the refugee camps as recommended in this report,” the MP told Parliament in March last year.

What struck me at the time was the hypocrisy in the garrulous Jubilee coalition Majority Leader pushing an argument based on Kenya adhering to

international treaties and conventions, yet he was previously the loudest voice for such agreements, citing the International Crimes Act, to be torn up.

Today, the Garissa Town MP wants Dadaab closed.

He led a group of leaders from the North-Eastern region demanding that the cluster of refugee camps be shut.

“The camps have been the centres where the training, coordination, and assembly of terror networks is done… time has come when the national security of our people becomes paramount over international obligations,” he intoned.

Is this a real solution or just a diversion? For a long time we have lived under the illusion that terrorism is an exclusively Somali import.

Now we know that it is also deeply embedded in Kenya. The young fellows who set out on the route of death and destruction are just as likely to be home-

Simply uprooting roundabouts and replacing them with crossroads will not help until all the other things are fixed.”

bred. They are Kenyan-born citizens who learnt the warped ideology of jihadism and the craft of firing guns and detonating bombs right here in the madrassas, mosques, and community centres of Nairobi, Mandera, Mombasa, Garissa, and Wajir that have been taken over by extremist groups.

Therefore, let us not pretend that kicking out Somali refugees is the sole solution.

The same questions must be raised about the rationale of building a “Berlin Wall” in Mandera town to halt a Somali influx when we know that the bad guys are already right inside Kenya.

And while at it, let us also question President Uhuru Kenyatta’s defiance of the High Court order halting the hiring of 10,000 police kurutus found to have been enlisted corruptly.

Our security system is certainly in dire need of more boots on the ground, but the terrorism threat must not be exploited to provide justification for dictatorial edicts. The government can challenge the matter in court instead of promoting contempt of the law. ***** Someone, anyone, please explain this one to me like I am a five-year-old: How does replacing roundabouts with crossroads make for

faster traffic flow? The fellows promoting this project on Uhuru Highway tell us the new intersections will be “signalised”. That fancy word bamboozles nobody.

It simply means that a lot in my good Kenya shillings will be spent on a new set of traffic lights, yet the present lot cost a cool half billion and have never worked as intended.

In this digital age we could not get somebody to properly synchronise the lights! And it never occurred to us that there is a need for a central control room to monitor and control traffic flow.

Some fellows will argue that traffic in South Africa, the US, and Dubai flows and efficiently without roundabouts, but they forget that those countries have working traffic lights, proper traffic flow management systems, and drivers who understand and observe the Highway Code and common road courtesy.

Simply uprooting roundabouts and replacing them with crossroad junctions will not help in any way until all the other things are fixed. The only beneficiaries will be the contractors and the officials getting a cut. mgaitho@ke.nationmedia. com. @MachariaGaitho on Twitter

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THE CUTTING EDGE

TERRORISM | Abdikadir Sugow

We must change tack if we hope to beat Al-Shabaab at their murderous game T

he attack on Garissa University College has once again exposed the danger that Kenya faces from armed terrorists determined to threaten the country’s security and harm innocent Kenyans.

Indeed, the brazen raid by Al-Shabaab militants provides a painful lesson that schools, colleges, markets, places of worship, and residential areas remain vulnerable to terrorist attacks. It is clear that the militants are out to cause mayhem and destroy the history of peaceful coexistence among Kenyans of different ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. They are out to create bad blood, the way they did in Somalia. These agents of terror do not value or respect human life.

As the security agencies grapple with the task of dealing with the heavily armed attackers who obviously meticulously planned their deadly mission, questions arise as to how they were able to sneak in despite stepped up security in the region. Garissa is deep inside Kenya, so there is no doubt that the attackers must have received help from inside.

Al-Shabaab sympathisers and moles are at large in the insecurity-prone Mandera, Wajir,

An army officer on patrol at the Garissa University College. and Garissa. They must be living among the local communities, helping the criminals evade security checks.

There is an urgent need for Kenya’s security agencies to change tack and devise new strategies to deal with the growing danger of terrorism.

There have been too many attacks in the recent past — Westgate, Mpeketoni, Mandera, and other smaller attacks in Nairobi and in Mombasa — for business to go on as usual among our security agencies. This trail of blood, death, and destruction that these agents of hatred leave in their wake must not be allowed to continue. Internal Security

Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery will have to mobilise all the arms of security to chart a new way to deal with this cancer of terror that continues to rear its ugly head.

One way to get ahead of murderous Al-Shabaab terrorists is to rely more on intelligence gathering. It is disturbing that all these attacks have been preceded by warnings, sometimes in the public domain, that the terrorists have locked on to certain targets, yet we are always taken by surprise.

Inspector-General Joseph Boinnet’s experience at the National Security Intelligence Service should come in useful. He should harmonise the different security agencies with one specific goal: tackling insecurity, with particular attention to terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab.

The militants have shown that they are highly adaptable, using different ways to attack and combining new technologies and tried-and-tested ways to spread terror. The terrorists and suspected sympathisers must be monitored closely and tracked on the ground, at sea, and in the air.

Intelligence gathering and processing of information

must be improved. Security officers must be properly armed to deal with the sophisticated weapons that terrorists carry.

It must be made possible for the officers to be transported swiftly to spots where they are needed. Security personnel must also be properly motivated through adequate remuneration and allowances.

Local residents can be incorporated to assist as they are familiar with the terrain and know their neighbours.

County governments should be involved in security matters and governors should be among those to be briefed on security issues. It is clear that dealing with terrorism does not concern the national government alone.

Kenyans should not be intimidated by the cowardly attacks of heartless militants such as Al-Shabaab. They should be prepared to do everything to defend themselves from those bent on taking away their peace and hard-won independence. Kenyans are intelligent people and should not be conned into blindly following senseless ideologies.

One has to wonder, though, whether by temporarily vacating their respective offices to pave the way for investigations, the dozens of public servants are really stepping aside or in actual fact just side-stepping the question of transparency and accountability” runaway insecurity, choking mounds of corruption in the public and private sectors, baffling unaccountability of public servants, and worst of all, a political class dominated by scoundrels, racketeers, demagogues, and blackmailers.

The political happenings of the past few days clearly illustrate what the trouble is with Kenya.

In just a short time, the Kenyan public has been treated to a spate of steppingsaside — whatever that means — by top government officials and public servants named in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission report that was placed before Parliament.

And then followed the repulsive, but familiar charade — it all followed a similar script. Declarations of innocence, feigned ignorance of the graft claims levelled

DETERRENT MEASURES. For his part, Joseph Macharia says major decisions must be made in combating terrorism. One, he proposes, is moving the massive Dadaab and Ife refugee camps deep inside Somalia to prevent militants posing as refugees from easily entering Kenya. The second step should be to build a wall on the border and step up intelligence gathering on the militants and a thorough screening of all the refugees. His contact is joemacharia@yahoo.com.

STRANGE REVERSAL. Walking around the streets of Nairobi lately, Wollen Morara says he has noted that there are “more and more mentally ill women than ever before”. Experts on mental health, he adds, say that part of the reason “there are more men than women in the mental hospitals is that the former are more likely to be introverted. Does this common occurrence on the streets of Nairobi now mean that more women are becoming introverts, too?” His contact is moraraw@gmail.com.

Traffic at a roundabout along Uhuru Highway.

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TERRIBLE ATTACK. Sending her condolences to the families and friends of the students slain in last Thursday’s Garissa terrorist attack, Ruth Gituma says that more than ever before, a lasting solution must now be sought. To begin with, she would like the KDF troops in Somalia withdrawn immediately. Secondly, she believes that more sensitive coverage of the incident, without overly focusing on those who have lost their loved ones, is urgently called for. Her contact is rgitum@gmail.com.

Sugow, is Garissa County director of communications. aasugow@gmail.com

INTEGRITY | Steven Omondi

ore than three decades ago, Nigeria’s celebrated writer and scholar, Chinua Achebe, gave a concise diagnosis of the incongruity of the populous West African state in his novella, The Trouble with Nigeria. He wrote: “The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership. There is nothing basically wrong with the Nigerian character. There is nothing wrong with the Nigerian land or climate or water or air or anything else. The Nigerian problem is the unwillingness or inability of its leaders to rise to the responsibility, to the challenge of personal example, which are the hallmarks of true leadership.”

Achebe then goes on to enumerate — chapter by chapter — tribalism, a false national image, leadership, patriotism, social injustice and the cult of mediocrity, indiscipline, and corruption as some of the ills that bedevilled the post-independence Nigerian society at the time.

Achebe must have been the greatest seer of our time, for he might as well have been describing present-day Kenya those many years ago in his 1983 publication.

And many years ago, when Mwalimu Julius Kabarage Nyerere of Tanzania labelled Kenya “a man-eat-man society”, Kenyan politicians felt slighted, for obvious reasons. But who can now begrudge Mwalimu Nyerere his insightful observation?

Ours is a nation (in)famous for its

BY THE WATCHMAN

against them on the part of those named in the report, and defiance from elected leaders who insisted that the powers invested in them by the electorate they are suspected of robbing placed them above presidential decree.

While President Kenyatta seemed benignly forthright in his directive to all those implicated in the EACC report to step aside, let us face it: the fight against corruption will take much more than these smug re-enactments by top government officials conveniently taking cover to ease public pressure.

It would be an insult to the mwananchi’s intelligence if indeed this turns out to be yet another red herring meant to divert the public’s attention from the chronic decadence that afflicts our socio-political system.

One has to wonder, though, whether by temporarily vacating their respective offices to pave the way for investigations, the dozens of public servants are really stepping aside or in actual fact just sidestepping the question of transparency and accountability, as the terms of their appointment demand.

To borrow, once again, Achebe’s immortal words, Nigerians are what they are because their leaders are not what they should be.

This also aptly describes Kenyans.

The writer is a sub-editor on the Daily Natio n. soomondi@ke.nationmedia.com

NO WARNING. While he applauds the resolve to clear the endemic traffic jams in Nairobi’s central business district by knocking out the roundabouts, Jim Webo is unhappy with the haphazard manner in which this is being done. “Motorists just woke up one day to find the roundabout at the junction of Bunyala Road and Uhuru Highway blocked without any prior warning. Why wasn’t this announced in advance? No wonder there have been several bad accidents at the spot already.”

EXPENSIVE LOSS. After a four-day power blackout, Jitesh Shah says the residents of the Westlands suburb of Nairobi, especially on Muthithi Road, have been left with huge losses. For him particularly, it is the “damage to some perishable medical test kits” that were in stock. Jitesh had no electricity on account Nos. 0091737-03/0091919-01/2109738-02 since Sunday, March 29. The emergency complaint number he was given is 1888895 Muthithi Road. His contact is jitesh.s hah@fnscientific.com.

PUZZLING FEE. The directive to all public schools to pay Sh2,000 each to Musau Ndunda’s Kenya National Parents Association will see some Sh65 million go to an outfit that Ben Njenga says, “has no place in the newly devolved Kenya”. He adds: “Each public school has its unique problems, which can be better solved by having a local parents’ association. This was the whole idea behind devolution. So, why give money to this national parents’ association?” His contact is bnjenga77@gmail.com.

Have a systematic day, won’t you!

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To the editor Special Branch can give vital tips on terror war At the height of the one-party dictatorship under former president Daniel Moi in the 1980s, the Special Branch, the precursor of NIS, was put to good use. To deal effectively with the Al-Shabaab and their sympathisers among us, we must learn lessons from the Special Branch, which had tentacles everywhere, from lecture halls to eavesdrop on radical lecturers, to banks to monitor the activities of certain accounts.

Even the provincial administration was on its payroll.

CRESCENCE KARANJA, via email

Agencies need reform to deal with terrorists The President must by now have consulted extensively with his security committee over the Garissa massacre and must now be apprised of certain reforms his government must carry out to eradicate corruption and enhance security, as one feeds on the other. It is of critical importance that the government carries out a security-specific census to find out where everybody lives.

A protection programme should be set up for informers. We should also build an elite police that is above corruption.

KARIUKI MUIRI, Karatina

Let us learn from the past to protect Kenyans We seem to be incapable of learning from the past. After horror attacks such as the Mandera bus and quarry attacks, one would expect that some of the Kenya Defence Forces camps would be moved to northeastern Kenya. The presence of the soldiers can deter terrorists. In this case, intelligence officers would be more useful that many policemen.

MICHAEL ORENDE, Nairobi

Leaders must play role in ending terrorism The Muslim leadership is not doing enough to curb terrorism. The leaders should be put to task to name and produce the terrorists who have perpetrated the slaughter of innocent Kenyans. These killers are accommodated in mosques, educational centres, and residential areas.

The State must confront the leaders.

WILSON GUMBI, Nairobi

The editor welcomes brief letters on topical issues. Write on e-mail to: mailbox@ ke.nationmedia.com. You can also mail to: The Editor, Daily Nation, POB 49010, Nairobi 00100. Letters may be edited for clarity, space or legal considerations.

SHORT TAKES

TALKING POINT

Let us respect the Chinese, our friends and partners in Kenya’s development

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here is a proverb among some communities of the Rift Valley that says you should not destroy a banana leaf you used to shelter from the rain merely because it has stopped raining.

This proverb aptly describes what is currently happening in Kenya. The media is awash with negative reports about the Chinese, claims that they have come to steal our jobs, that their goods are substandard.

We turned to China when the situation became desperate. The Paris Club, the European Union, and the World Bank all set conditionalities to our plea for aid for such needs as roads, water, health, and poverty eradication.

Things got worse. The World Bank heavily amended the povertyeradication programmes set out by the Kenyan Government. The government was required to adopt austerity measures without any safety net for the poor.

If the government was unwilling to meet these conditions, then it would receive no help from the donors.

The conditionalities even extended to the holding of elections.

That is when China came in. The new cooperation culminated in the summit of African heads of state and government and officials from the People’s Republic of China in Beijing in 2006. China understood Africa’s problems. Every nation looks out for its own interests, and China is no exception. The difference is that the Chinese policy was

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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks at State House, Nairobi, after the signing of the standard gauge railway construction agreement on May 11, 2014. He is accompanied by Presidents Kenyatta, Kagame and Salva Kiir. a win-win one. The African countries were to identify their interests and the Chinese would come in to do their part, not by giving aid but in a business-like fashion.

As a result, our infrastructure has been fixed. Our roads are passible.

We even now have a superhighway and soon we shall have a standard gauge railway.

There is nothing wrong with looking West again, now that our problems have eased. After all, the West is our traditional friend.

A large part of our economy comprises investments by European and American companies. Tourism relies on Western visitors. And the West is now more welcoming as it has missed major business opportunities in recent years and knows that we have alternatives. But we should never vilify China. It helped us and we will always need our Chinese friends.

JULIUS OLE SUNKULI, former ambassador to China

Why the government is losing the war on corruption

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ne of the principles of good leadership dictates that a wise leader should see everything, overlook a little, and improve much.

In the fight against corruption, however, President Kenyatta appears to have seen everything and overlooked much, and this is why he is likely to achieve little.

One of the biggest mistakes the President has made is to adopt a temporary solution (by asking corruption suspects to step aside) to solve a perennial, chronic, damaging, and permanent problem.

The other mistake is selective prosecution of sus-

pects. There have been reports that although there are three files on the Anglo Leasing scandal, only the culprits in one file have been prosecuted. What became of the other files? And Goldenberg and Triton?

If the culprits who have stepped aside are taken to court, then it will be the beginning of the end of the crusade because, despite the so-called judicial reforms, Kenyan courts are lethargic and unpredictable.

The institutions mandated to fight corruption have been implicated in the vice. Many will be forgiven for being cynical regarding the current campaign.

KENNEDY NDOLO MWANZIA, Nairobi.

KUDOS, MEDIA: When analogue television was switched off, many Kenyans realised the importance of the media as everything else was paralysed. The fourth estate played a major role to ensure that the citizens were sufficiently informed by covering news widely. Local stations KTN, Citizen, NTV, and QTV play an important role in informing and even educating people. Newspapers and magazines were also useful. Without the media, the society would suffer the consequences of lack of knowledge. I salute all media houses.

SYLVESTER CHEPSERGON, Nakuru TEACHERS SUFFERING: The Teachers’ Service Commission is mistreating teachers by underpaying them and delaying their salaries. The money for March had not been received by April 4. Other government employees had, by that date, received their March salaries. Who will come to the rescue of teachers, who have many obligations they need to fulfil? I appeal to the secretary-general of Knut to ensure that teachers are paid promptly. Teachers should lobby for a Bill to make delaying a salary a punishable offence.

GEORGE RONALD SINDIGA, via email EASE TRAFFIC: Mombasa is slowly grinding to a halt due to traffic.

The town is becoming a motorist’s worst nightmare. For the traffic jams to end, there is a need for serious investments. I suggest that Kibarani, currently used by truckers, be repossessed and be turned into residential and commercial properties. A link road should be built from the seaport to join the current road past Miritini, and if possible at the foot of Mazeras hill. Mikindani’s Allidina with Guu Tatu could ease northernbound traffic.

KANYI GIOKO, via email UNSAFE CITY: In 2002 the Narc regime cleaned up Nairobi to rid it of thieves and muggers and keep residents safe, especially in the city centre. Between 2002 and 2010, broad daylight thefts were almost unheard of. The number of street children has suddenly risen and insecurity is back. Grabbing of mobile phones is rampant. What is the Nairobi County Government doing to address this deplorable situation? Urgent measures need to be put in place to instil sanity in the city and remove these thieves tormenting Nairobi residents. Rehabilitation programmes for street children should be revived.

CHARLES MIDENGA, Nairobi

DEBATE QUESTION

LAST WEEKS QUESTION

Comment on how the security forces handled the Garissa College siege KEVIN NYAMARI: The entire rescue operation cannot go unchallenged. The arrival of the GSU recce squad six hours after the attack started cost lives that could have been saved. However, despite the delay, the recce squad deserves to be acknowledged and complimented because when they arrived on the scene, it took the officers a short time to sort out the problem and restore calm.

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SAMMY WAMBUA: Our security personnel did a perfect job. They are the best in the region. However, the government should consult public relations consultants on how to handle difficult situations such as terrorist attacks. Why allow politicians to be the first ones on the scene even before security personnel are in position?

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PRESS RELEASE

By Hon. Hassan Ali Joho

GOVERNOR, COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MOMBASA In the daily Newspapers of Wednesday, 1st April 2015, it was reported for consumption of the general public that, I, Hon. Hassan Ali Joho; Governor of the County Government of Mombasa participated in aiding in the grabbing of Mwembe Tayari Market by a Mr. Bawazir and a Mr. Zubedi. The Nation Newspapers put it more starkly in its headline of the day that “Joho resists calls to quit over sale of Public Market”.

The source of all the information surrounding this saga is the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) which made a report concerning the alleged grabbing of public land in Mombasa.

I wish to put the record straight and distance myself fully from all these allegations concerning the subject land, and do so as follows: 1. From records available and held in the County, it is clearly shown that the process of allocation of the subject land was commenced by a letter to the Municipal Council of Mombasa dated the 12th August 1996 in which the writer of that letter sought to be allocated the land in issue.

2. The request was given approval, and the Council allowed to proceed with the allocation through approval given by the then Minister of Local Government, Hon. William Ole Ntimama, on the 20th August 1996.

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Following the said approval by the Minister a letter of allotment (allocation) was issued by the Council to the allotee on the 3rd September 1996.

4. By a sublease dated 3rd October 1996, entered into between the allotee and the Council, a lease over the subject property for a period of 99 years was given, and subsequently the allotee issued with a Certificate of Lease which was issued on the 8th October 1996; for a period of 99 years, with effect from 1.09.1996.

5. The sub-lessee thereupon started construction works on the property, an action which prompted the tenants occupying the ground floor of the property to sue both the Council and the developer, challenging, among others, the mode of acquisition of the property from the Council. This was in the High Court of Kenya at Mombasa, in Civil Case number 188 of 1997, in which the Council and the Developer were sued as Defendants.

6. In its Judgment delivered on the 18th day of August 2000, the Court held that: ”An agreement for a sublease dated 3.10.96 sgned between the Council and two brothers is exhibited (Exh 02/5). The space above the existing market on Msa/ Block XVIII/552 was sublet for a period of 99 years amongst other terms.

A certificate of Lease was issued on 8.10.1996 under the Registered Land Act.” In this judgment, the Court fully sanctified the process of the Council sub-leasing the subject property which was done in 1996.

7. All the documents that I have referred to in this release are available for scrutiny by whoever would want to, including the Ethics & Anti-corruption Commission personnel if they wanted to know how the subject land was leased out.

8. As Governor of the Mombasa County, a position bestowed upon me by the electorate of the County after the general election of March 2013; I have nothing to do with the allocation of that property to any of the individuals that I am alleged to have aided in acquiring of the same.

Hon. Hassan Ali Joho Governor, Mombasa County

To this end, I reiterate what I have said before on the subject, that the subject allocation was initiated, done and completed nearly twenty (20) years ago. That was long before Mombasa became a county and me the Governor.

In this context the allegations made by the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission, linking me to all manner of wrong doing on the subject property are scaringly defamatory of me both as an individual and a leader. For that reason I have instructed my Advocates to institute appropriate proceeding against the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission for dragging me into a matter I am not aware of or privy to.

Hon. Hassan Ali Joho Governor-Mombasa County 7th April 2015.

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ROAD SAFETY | NTA official says impromptu inspections to continue until authority’s rules are adhered to

3,000 travellers stranded as buses held Most passengers were returning to Nairobi after Easter when 50 buses were seized

BY DANIEL NYASSY @dnyassy dnyassy@ke.nationmedia.com

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bout 3,000 passengers spent a night in the cold in Mariakani on Sunday as a crackdown by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) impounded over 50 buses over various offences.

Some of the passengers were returning to Nairobi after celebrating Easter at the Coast.

They included 10 tourists who missed their flight at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as the Bus Car Company bus they were using was impounded.

Others were women, children and the elderly. Some were forced to seek refuge at the Mariakani Police Station, 34 kilometres from Mombasa-Nairobi highway. The passengers complained of cold, hunger and thirst during that long night.

NTSA Director of Road Safety Mathew Munyao said the authority would conduct more impromptu inspections to enhance road safety.

“We impounded more than 50 buses belonging to various companies, including Modern Coast, Mombasa Raha, Mash and Bus Car among others.

They have various safety compliance issues,” said Mr Munyao.

Some buses did not have Transport Licence Board documents and inspection reports.

Some crew members did not have uniforms and badges.

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Cash bail in Kenyan shillings that some buses paid to be released

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Some buses had grafiti and their windows were over-decorated which is illegal.

We’ve seized their plate numbers” Mathew Munyao, NTA official

“One bus registered using chassis number instead of plate number. Others had graffiti with windows overdecorated which is unlawful.

We have confiscated some of the plate numbers until owners comply with the NTSA rules,’’ said Mr Munyao. The culprits will be arraigned today.

“I was going upcountry for Easter holiday with my children. However, our joy has been cut short. I must now find alternative transport because my family is waiting,” said Ms Susan Malio from Embu.

“My 37 passengers included 10 tourists who were hoping to catch a flight at JKIA. They could not make it,” said Mr Josphat Dume, Bus Car Company driver.

Some buses were released after paying a Sh10,000 cash bail while others had their plate numbers plucked out.

A passenger, Mr Samson Samburu said he was travelling back to Nairobi after holidays.

“Their plate numbers were removed and stickers plucked off.

We were forced to spend the night at this police station,” he said. A driver with Mombasa Raha Bus Company Mr Zachariah Mabeka claimed that the crackdown was selective.

“Some buses had not fully complied,” said Mr Mabeka.

New website about nun’s sainthood

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT A website has been launched ahead of the beatification ceremony of a Catholic nun.

The Catholic Church in Nyeri considers this a key strategy to disseminate information about the event to be held next month.

The site, www.irenestefani.or.ke is explaining the life of Sister Irene Stefani, a Consolata Missionary nun who came to Kenya in 1915 and died at Gikondi, Mukurweini in Nyeri County in 1930 at the age of 39.

Sister Irene

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Some of the hundreds of passengers who were stranded at the Mariakani road block after the National Transport Authority impounded over 50 Nairobi-bound buses for various offences on Sunday night.

According to the Church, Sister Irene has been described as “Nyaatha in Kikuyu language, meaning a mother full of compassion and love, a description given to Sister Irene by the people of Gikondi area, a name which embodies a life of total dedication to God, in the path of generous service and evangelisation”.

During the Easter celebrations, Nyeri Catholic head Archbishop Peter Kairo called upon Christians to own up the event and make it a success.

The beatification of Sister Irene will be held on May 23, at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology grounds on the outskirts of Nyeri town.

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Baringo | It’s safe to return home, county commissioner tells displaced villagers

Raids keep 30,000 out of school as families flee Some institutions have remained closed for months due to insecurity

BY WYCLIFF KIPSANG

wkipsang@ke.nationmedia.com

AND FLORAH KOECH flokoech@gmail.com

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earning in some 27 schools with a population of more than 31,000 has been disrupted due to insecurity in Baringo County.

According to the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Baringo branch, 18 other institutions have been closed indefinitely in Baringo South and Baringo North sub-counties.

The attacks, which have persisted for the past 10 years, have led to scores of deaths and the displacement of more than 5,000

people. Knut branch executive secretary Charles Kamuren accused the government of failing to beef up security.

“The lives of these pupils have completely been ruined. I wonder how they are expected to compete with their counterparts in other parts of the country under such harsh conditions.

“Some schools will require reconstruction after they were vandalised by the raiders,” Mr Kamuren told the Nation.

Many parents were no longer able to pay school fees after all their livestock — their main source of livelihood — were driven away by the raiders, the unionist said.

County Commissioner Peter Okwanyo and County Director of Education Daniel Mosbei, who toured the affected schools last week, said the government was doing everything possible to ensure that they reopen next term.

“The government has already

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Leaders preach peace

BRIEFLY “Retrogressive cultural practices such as cattle rustling have been overtaken by events,” Miss Tourism Kenya Jacqueline Komen

“The government has already secured the volatile areas and we call on the affected residents to go back home,” County Commissioner Peter Okwanyo

secured the volatile areas and we call on the affected residents to go back home and begin their lives afresh.

“All the schools will be provided with enough security to avert further disruption of learning,” said Mr Okwanyo.

More than 200 security officers have pitched camp at Kapindasum in Baringo SubCounty to flush out herders, who moved into the area in search of water and pasture.

Mr Kamuren warned that should the affected schools not reopen next term, they would hold demonstrations.

“It is very disappointing for our children to have to stay at home for a whole term when their colleagues are in school.”

He said many teachers were seeking transfers from the region.

Meanwhile, an initiative has been launched to promote peace through sports.

The Sports with a Goal Africa

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A house that was burnt down by raiders at Chesiran Village in Loruk, Baringo North Sub-County on December 15, last year. Some schools in the region have remained closed due to insecurity.

“Most of our schools in the raids-prone areas did not open this term due to the frequent bandit attacks,” Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi

programme aims to promote harmony among the warring communities.

On Saturday, more than 20 schools from six sub-counties gathered at Kabarnet High School for the launch.

Governor Benjamin Cheboi said sports was an effective way of uniting diverse ethnic communities.

“Most of our schools in the cattle rustling-prone areas did not open this term due to the frequent bandit attacks and this is the best opportunity to unite the rival communities to coexist peacefully so that our children can go back to school,” said Mr Cheboi.

Last week, he said the residents of cattle rustling-prone parts of the county would be forced to take up arms if the national government fails to end the raids.

“The rampant cases of insecurity have reached alarming levels, which now call for tough measures,” Mr Cheboi said.

In Baringo North, where two people were killed last week, a series of attacks over the past one month have displaced hundreds of residents of Chemoe, Ng’aratuko, Yatya, Chepkesin Loruk and Kagir.

Bandits have resorted to torching deserted houses and vandalising school property such as solar panels and boreholes.

Baringo South MP Grace Kipchoim said they were compiling a list of all the residents affected by the insecurity.

The MP and Mr Amos Olempaka, a local resident, presented a memorandum to Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery when he toured the region last week.

They said the government should assist the people displaced by the cattle raiders as it had done for those who were displaced from their homes by the 2007/2008 post-election violence.

Kwale >

Corruption must be fought using the law, says governor Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya has called for adherence to the law in the war on corruption.

Speaking at Mwamtsefu Village in Lunga Lunga Sub-County on Saturday, Mr Mvurya said his reputation was clean, as his name was not on the list of corruption suspects. “We support the war on graft but it has to be done in accordance with the law, failure to which our country will end up being a banana republic,” he said. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s disowning of its own graft report, he added, had left many Kenyans confused.

Farouk Mwabege

Machakos >

Travellers stranded as fares soar in Easter holiday transport rush Thousands of commuters in Kangundo SubCounty were yesterday stranded for hours after matatus raised fares due to an increase in demand after the Easter holidays. Matatu crews took advantage of the high number of travellers to double or even triple fares to various destinations. The most affected routes are to destinations such as Machakos, Thika and Nairobi.

The regular fare to Nairobi was increased to Sh350, up from Sh150, while travellers to Machakos were paying Sh400 instead of Sh250. Bus stops in Tala and Kangundo towns were full of frustrated people, who accused the transporters of taking advantage of their plight.

—Gastone Valusi

Vihiga >

Sh250m varsity project to begin next month, says MP The construction of Vihiga University College begins next month, Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi has said. It will be a constituent college of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and will cost Sh250 million. It will take over Sabatia Eye Hospital, where ophthalmology classes will be offered. Mr Sigoi, in whose constituency the college will be built, yesterday told the Nation that some 60 acres had been bought at a cost of Sh10 million and some 20 families relocated to pave the way for the project. Meanwhile, Vihiga Boys High School has finally received the 2014 KCSE examination results that had been withheld. The school had a mean score of 8.7 points.

— Derick Luvega

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COUNTY NEWS >ROUND-UP Trans Nzoia > Traders hold demos over rise in accidents

Kericho > Calls to pull troops out of Somalia dismissed

Traders at Sibanga Market, Cherang’any constituency, have held protests following increased deaths arising from accidents in the area. The accidents are caused by speeding vehicles on the Kitale-Kachibora road. They joined hands with Sitatunga MCA Munene Mukuha and his Kaplalamai counterpart Hilary Kemei to hold peaceful demonstrations at the market centre before erecting speed bumps. “We have so far lost 10 people while 19 are in hospital owing to accidents on this road,” said Mr Mukuha.

— Philip Bwayo

Kuresoi South MP Zakayo Cheruiyot has dismissed calls to pull out Kenyan soldiers from Somalia. He argued that such a move would only intensify attacks by Al-Shabaab militants.

“The President should not heed the calls by the Opposition.

Pulling out would make things worse,” he said. Mr Cheruiyot condemned the recent Garissa attack and called on all the religious leaders to address the insecurity issue amicably. He also appealed to the international community to help fight terrorist activities in the country.

— Kipkorir Rono

Eight Ethiopians have been arrested for being in the county illegally. Police officers, acting on a tip-off from the public, intercepted a Nairobi-bound lorry in Marsabit Town on Saturday and found the foreigners. “They were hiding in a lorry that was carrying sacks of beans. The vehicle was covered and it was difficult to detect them,” said police boss Ben Kogo. He said the driver was also arrested. The turnboy, however, escaped and police are looking for him. He said there has been an influx of illegal immigrants.

— Ken Bett

KIambu > Governors on graft list told to carry own cross

Narok > Members reject sugar sacco audit report

Murang’a > Elders ccondemn attack, call for unity

The Transmara Sugar Sacco annual general meeting ended prematurely on Saturday when members rejected a report on audited accounts. They said the report was poorly done. They gave the management 14 days to put things in order. Transmara Company Legal officer Ronald Oyagi, who is the sacco’s founder, admitted that there was a problem with the report but denied that millions of shillings had been misappropriated.

—Ruth Mbula

The Kikuyu Council of Elders has condemned the Garissa attack and urged Kenyans to remain united. Council Secretary Simon Ng’ethe yesterday said those who carried out the attack were evil. “We send our condolences to the affected and ask Kenyans to be responsible and help the government fight terrorism by volunteering information to the police,” he said. He also urged Kenyans to be vigilant.

—Martin Mwaura

Mombasa > Vendors lose case against water firm

Nakuru > Villagers block road to protest against brews

Some water vendors in the county have lost a case in which they wanted the High Court to declare the disconnection of their supplies illegal. Justice Anyara Emukule dismissed the petition by 52 vendors against the Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company. The judge said: “I find no constitutional issue in this petition and no contravention of any right or fundamental freedoms of the petitioners.”

— Philip Muyanga

Business on the Elburgon– Nakuru road was brought to a standstill yesterday when Cheponde Village residents blocked it to protest the sale and consumption of illegal alcohol.

They used rocks and fires to block the road. Mrs Jane Nduta said seven men died recently after drinking chang’aa. Many blamed the police for not tackling the issue. Women said their husbands were selling household items to buy alcohol.

—Kipkorir Rono

Governors implicated in graft have been told to take responsibility and clear their names if they are innocent.

Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi (above), who spoke in Kikuyu on Sunday evening, said it was unfortunate that the county chiefs were painting as a political witch-hunt an issue he described as grave. “We cannot blame politics on everything even when we are talking about embezzlement of public funds,” he said, adding that the governors were not being investigated for using their own money.

—Eric Wainaina

Turkana |

Once bitten, twice shy

CORRESPONDENT | NATION

Keekunyuk villagers plan to secure their village after seven people were killed and seven others injured in a Sunday raid by suspected West Pokot cattle thieves. All hundreds of livestock were later recovered.

Marsabit > Ethiopians arrested for entering Kenya illegally

Narok > Protesters destroy structures at AP camp

Nairobi> Suspended cleric to be replaced as diocese head

Tharaka-Nithi > Leader’s Facebook post earns him suspension

Lamu > County targets festivals for economic comeback

Tharaka-Nithi > Ragwa, MP in war of words over tax boycott

Demonstrators protesting the killing of two boys stormed an AP camp and demolished structures yesterday. The two had gone for prayers in Mosiro Location on the Kajiado border.

Officers scampered for safety when residents stormed the station baying for the blood of six KWS rangers accused of killing the Form Two students.

Narok and Kajiado leaders, led

by Governor Joseph Nkedianye, MPs Elijah Kanchori (Kajiado Central) and Korei Lemein (Narok South), backed the calls for justice and accused the rangers of being trigger-happy.

—George Sayagie

A suspended cleric of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya has been told to leave office to pave the way for the ordination of a new head of the diocese. The head of the church, Dr Walter Obare, said South West Diocese Bishop Thomas Asiago is under investigation for abuse of office. Dr Obare has accused Rev Asiago of collecting over Sh19 million from the mother churcg as rent but has not accounted for the money.

“He has squandered another Sh7 million given to his diocese to construct a child rescue centre,” Dr Obare added.

— Magati Obebo

A nominated MCA has been suspended for four sittings after he posted a comment about the county government on social media. The Facebook post by Mr Royford Mutembei read: “TharakaNithi is sinking. The worst we can do is become spectators.

Facebook discussions will not help if members of this forum do not set pace by propelling changes and demanding developmental leadership. Wake up and do something.” Majority Leader Nyaga Muisraeli, who raised a point of order during a debate on Friday, said the MCA defied orders that outlined the conduct of members in and out of the assembly.

—Kevin Ngai

The county government will ensure festivals are organised every month to boost trade and tourism and enhance interaction among residents. Governor Issa Timamy said through such events, the county would be able to attract more tourists and investors and improve its economy. Addressing the public at Mkunguni Square on Sunday during the giving of award in this year’s Lamu Food and Expo Festival, Mr Timamy lauded the high number of tourists - local and international - who attended the event, saying it was beyond his expectations. “Our aim is to brand Lamu ‘An Island of Festivals,’” said Mr Timamy.

—Kalume Kazungu

Traders in Chuka Town have vowed to continue boycotting paying taxes, citing lack of proper and essential services by the county government. This emerged as local leaders traded accusations over the stalemate that threatens to paralyse the county’s revenue collection.

Governor Samuel Ragwa faulted Chuka Igamba/Ng’ombe MP Muthomi Njuki for inciting the traders against his government to render the county ungovernable.

On Friday, Mr Njuki, who addressed demonstrators, accused the government of not offering locals quality services they deserve.

—Alex Njeru

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COUNTY NEWS > ROUND-UP Kirinyaga > Don raises alarm over drug abuse among boys

Nakuru > Church elders want Security Bill effected

Fifty per cent of boys across the country are addicted to drugs, a university lecturer has said.

Dr Julius Gathogo of Kenyatta University yesterday said the narcotics were ruining the boys’ lives. He said some of them were roaming the streets after dropping out of school. The academic said it was wrong for the government, NGOs and churches to ignore the plight of boys as they focused on girls. “We are sitting on a time bomb that can explode any time and kill all our boys,” he told mourners at Mukonyo Village.

— George Munene

The Nakuru Church Elders Council has asked the three arms of the government to quickly clear the Security Bill and empower the President and Inspector-General to make keys decisions. In a statement read by council chairman Bishop Jonathan Opicho, the elders said the President and the other security departments should be given freedom to make radical decisions in times of crisis. He said it was unfair for Kenyans to continue being killed, with the President unable to make free decisions because he was constrained by the Constitution.

Kakamega > Cleric seeks referendum on graft, waning security

Baringo > Union seeks study on antiterror responses

A cleric has called for a national referendum to end corruption and streamline government organs to respond adequately to security threats. Bishop Beneah Salala of ACK Mumias Diocese, in his Sunday message at Bishop Hanningtone Cathedral in Mumias, asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to demonstrate true leadership. “He should not listen to sycophants at the expense of millions of Kenyans,” he said.

—John Shilitsa

Antiterrorism studies should be incorporated in the school curriculum. Kenya National Union of Teachers’ Baringo Branch secretary Charles Kamuren said this would save lives during a terror attack as many people would be wellprepared. “The studies can include precautionary measures, early detection and first aid,” he said and pleaded for help to those affected in the Garissa attack.

Vihiga > Chanzu says locals must get contracts

Siaya > ODM leaders lock horns over party office

Vihiga MP Yusuf Chanzu yesterday joined residents in demanding county contracts to be awarded to them. Mr Chanzu said Governor Moses Akaranga’s preference for outsiders was contributing to poverty.

“Devolution did not come to make us poor,” Mr Chanzu said at Vihiga High School. A week ago, local contractors complained that missing out on contracts and delayed payments were their main problems.

—Derrick Luvega

A row is brewing between ODM officials in Siaya County over lack of an official party office to manage its operations. Gem SubCounty chairman Douglas Otiato said lack of a party office had hampered services but county party chairman Oloo Okanda countered, dismissing the accusations as baseless, insisting that operations had not been interrupted. The party’s office in Siaya Town has been shut due to rent arrears.

—Nelcon Odhiambo

Nakuru > MP raises alarm over rise in suicide cases

Turkana > Hundreds of livestock recovered after raids

Gilgil MP Mathenge Ndiritu has raised concerns about frequent suicide cases among the youth in his constituency.

Last Wednesday, a young man committed suicide in Elementaita in unclear circumstances. This came barely a week after another young man took his own life in Karunga. The MP described the two incidents as unfortunate.

— Macharia Mwangi

Herders in eight villages bordering West Pokot recovered all their animals stolen in a Sunday morning raid. Turkana South Sub-County administrator John Lokoli confirmed that over 1,800 goats and 60 camels were recovered by Sunday evening. But eight loaded guns were taken away by the bandits even after they surrendered.

Keekunyuk Village was attacked by 200 bandits from West Pokot who killed seven people and injured seven others. “The herders mobilised villagers in Kakong, Kalimorock and Katilu due to better mobile telephone networks,” said Mr Lokoli .

— Sammy Lutta

Kajiado|

Officers visit scened where teenagers were shot dead Kajiado Executive officer for social services leads a section of Mosiro ward to a shrine where two Form Two teenagers, Denis Taki, 15, and Mpititi Lenkule, 16, in Matasia secondary school were shot dead by Kenya Wildlife Service’s officers who allegedly mistook them for poachers. The two were allegedly praying and fasting on Easter eve and were not armed. Enraged residents have demanded the arrest of the two.

GEORGE SAYAGIE | NATION

Marsabit > Police invite leaders and elders to meeting

Machakos > Donors join hands to support science subjects

Mombasa > We’re responsible for our security, says cleric

Police have invited leaders and elders on the Ethiopian border to a peace meeting next week. This follows unconfirmed reports that a sect from Ethiopia had been crossing into Kenya to terrorise and abduct residents. County police boss Ben Kogo, however, denied the claims. Residents said more than 300 people crossed the border at Sololo and were spotted at DF, Anona and WayeGoda.

—Ken Bett

MasterCard Foundation has joined hands with the World Bank and the Ministry of Education to support science subjects in secondary schools. Speaking on prize-giving day at Mumbuni Boys High School on Friday, foundation coordinator Esther Mwiyeria said the programme was being implemented under a pilot project in 10 schools.

She said the project, Strengthening Innovation and Practice, sought to improve the teaching of sciences.

— Stephen Muthini

Mombasa Catholic Archbishop Martin Kivuva has asked all Kenyans to take full responsibility for their security.

Speaking while delivering his Easter Sunday homily at Our Lady of Fatima, Kongowea Parish, the archbishop said terrorists lived in the community.

“Al-Shabaab are amongst us.

They recruit from us. We have to take responsibility by alerting security agents,” he said.

—Laban Robert

COUNTY IN NUMBERS

Kisumu > 80 families displaced following heavy rains

Baringo > Beauty queen launches peace caravan in region

The number of children kept out of school in Baringo County due to insecurity

At least 80 families in Kachuodho Village of Muhoroni Sub-County have been displaced following heavy rains. A day earlier on Saturday, three people were killed by floods in Bondo, Siaya County.

Kachuodho residents have now sought refuge in churches, schools and camps. Red Cross western region coordinator Emmanuel Owako yesterday said that the situation was getting worse as the waters of River Nyando were rising.

— Sharon Odhiambo

The reigning Miss Tourism Kenya has embarked on a peace mission in the cattle rustlingprone areas of the county in a bid to unite local communities fighting over water and pasture.

Dubbed “Amani ni sisi’” the peace caravan by Ms Jacqueline Komen, 21, will traverse Baringo North, South and Tiaty subcounties on Saturday, during which she will preach peace among the warring communities.

—Florah Koech

Meru > Deputy defends Munya against graft claims

Bomet > MP roots for closure of all refugee camps

Deputy Governor Raphael Muriungi has defended Governor Peter Munya against corruption allegations. Mr Munya faces abuseof-office claims, when he was Tigania East MP and as governor, regarding fuel and service for his private vehicle. But North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood asked Mr Munya to step aside after he was accused of graft.

— Kennedy Kimanthi,

The government was yesterday asked to shut down all refugee camps in the country. Bomet East MP Benard Bett yesterday claimed some camps were breeding grounds for Al-Shabaab militia. Security agencies should also be on the alert to prevent the attacks, said the MP during a harambee at Tagitech Mixed Day Secondary School in Sotik .

—George Rono

31,000

Sh250m Amount that will be spent to construct Vihiga University College in Vihiga County

30

The number of county assemblies affected by CRA budget ceilings, says speaker Bernard Wamalwa

240

The number of health workers the Narok county government has employed, says Governor Samuel Tunai

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Narok | Cancer equipment to be installed in hospitals

Uasin Gishu

Any buyer?

Traders protest at increase in licence fees

Health staff’s salaries raised to curb exodus Doctors have been leaving public hospitals because of the low salaries they were offered

BY GEORGE SAYAGIE @Gsayagie gsayagie@ke.nationmedia.com

T

he regional government has increased the salaries of health workers in the county to ensure they do not leave public hospitals for private ones.

Governor Samuel Tunai said the pay raise would also boost the staff’s morale and improve service delivery at public health institutions.

Mr Tunai said specialist doctors were still unavailable because the public service offers less pay compared with the private sector.

“The doctors were at first opposed to being devolved. As a county, we have maintained the salaries and benefits they used to get from the national government. We will continue doing our best to retain them,” said Mr Tunai.

11 Number of ambulances the county has hired

20 Number of new health centres that have been opened

240 Number of health workers devolved unit has employed

He spoke during a tour of the Narok County Referral Hospital.

Doctors in the private sector earn a gross monthly salary of between Sh120,000 and Sh150,000.

Their counterparts at public hospitals in the county will now receive Sh110,000 (Job Group L) and Sh136,000 (Job Group M). Senior doctors in Job Group N will earn Sh155,000.

Mr Tunai said health services in the county had improved after his government employed more than 240 health workers, hired 11 ambulances from the Kenya Red Cross Society and opened 20 new health centres.

He said he had entered into a partnership with the national government to provide health equipment, adding that some donors, including the Kenya Commercial Bank, would donate dialysis machines.

The Health Ministry announced that it would equip 94 hospitals, two in each county, with cancer equipment to ensure that patients who need them are attended to.

A total of 245 dialysis machines are set to be installed at county hospitals at a cost of Sh2.2 billion.

The move by the ministry will see cancer patients get free treatment once the equipment is in place.

Uasin Gishu >

BY COPPERFIELD LAGAT

JARED NYATAYA | NATION

A man hawks mukombero roots in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County yesterday. The plant is said to be an aphrodisiac.

They are popular among Luhyas of Western Kenya.

Hundreds of traders in Eldoret Town yesterday protested over a sharp increase in licence fees.

Mr Peter Limo, who runs an electronics shop, said he was shocked to learn that he was now required to part with Sh3,500, up from the Sh1,600 he paid last year.

“I am struggling to eke out a living. The new figure will make my situation worse,” said Mr Limo.

Another businessman, Mr Jack Oduor, said he and other traders had gone to the county offices and pleaded with County Executive for Trade Philip Melly to lower the fees.

“He promised to review the charges, but some ward representatives we met said they were not aware of the changes in the charges,” said Mr Oduor.

Mr Melly said the traders were satisfied with the reason he gave them for the increase in the charges.

“We reached an agreement. I am surprised why they are protesting when the March 31 deadline is long overdue,” Mr Melly told the Nation by the phone.

The traders said most businesses were likely to close down because they may not be able to raise the money for the fees.

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF EAST AFRICAN CABLES LIMITED We have audited the consolidated financial statements of East African Cables Limited which comprise the statements of financial position of the group and the company as at 31 December 2014, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated and company statements of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the fiftieth Annual General Meeting of the shareholders will be held at East African Cables Limited premises on Kitui Road, off Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi, on Thursday, 30th April, 2015 at 11.00 a.m. for the following purposes: 1. To receive and if approved, adopt the Group’s audited financial statements for the year ended 31st December, 2014 together with the Chairman’s, Directors’ and Auditors’ reports thereon.

2. To approve the Directors’ remuneration as provided in the accounts for the period ended 31st December, 2014.

3. To approve the payment of a final dividend of 100% representing Kshs 0.50 per ordinary share.

4. To elect Directors: (i) In accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association Mr. M.G. Waweru and Dr. G. Kiuna retire by rotation and being eligible offer themselves for re-election at the forth coming Annual General Meeting. (ii) Mr. Bruno Thomas who is over the age of 70 years retires as a director of the Company in line with section 186 of the Companies Act Cap 486. The Board proposes for his re-appointment to the Board under section 186(5) of the Companies Act. 5. To appoint the auditors for the ensuing year and to authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration.

6. To transact any other business which may be properly transacted at an Annual General Meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD Virginia Ndunge Company Secretary P.O. Box 40111-00100 GPO Nairobi 10th February, 2015 Notes: 1. A member entitled to attend and vote is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on his/her behalf and such a proxy need not be a member of the Company. To be valid, proxy forms must be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company not less than 48 hours before the appointed time of the meeting.

The proxy form may be obtained from the Company’s website www.eacables.com 2. In accordance with Article 146 of the Company’s Articles of Association, a copy of the entire Annual Report and Financial Statements may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Company’s website www.eacables.com

Directors’ responsibility for the financial statements The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and in the manner required by the Kenyan Companies Act and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatements, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the group and the company at 31 December 2014, and the group’s financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and the Kenyan Companies Act. Report on other legal requirements As required by the Kenyan Companies Act we report to you, based on our audit, that: we have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the (i) best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit; in our opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the (ii) company, so far as appears from our examination of those books; and (iii) the statement of financial position of the company is in agreement with the books of account.

The Engagement Partner responsible for the audit resulting in this independent auditors’ report is FCPA Eric Aholi - P/1471.

KPMG Kenya Certified Public Accountants, 8 Floor, ABC Towers, Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 40612 – 00100, Nairobi Kenya.

Date: 10 February 2015 th

Balance at 1 January 2013 Comprehensive income for the year Profit for the year Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation differences on foreign operations Total comprehensive income for the year Contributions by and distributions to owners Dividend - 2012 paid Interim dividend for 2013 Total distribution to owners of the company

Share capital KShs ‘000

Share premium KShs ‘000

Revaluation reserve KShs ‘000

Retained earnings KShs ‘000

Foreign currency translation reserve KShs’000

126,563

545

925,556

1,288,584

(18,533)

Total equity attributable to equity holders of company KShs’000

Noncontrolling interest KShs’000

Total equity KShs’000

2,322,715

602,314

2,925,029

-

-

-

346,415

-

346,415

51,787

398,202

-

-

-

346,415

( 3,568) ( 3,568)

( 3,568) 342,847

51,787

( 3,568) 394,634

-

-

- ( 151,875) - ( 101,250) - ( 253,125)

-

( 151,875) ( 101,250) ( 253,125)

-

( 151,875) ( 101,250) ( 253,125)

126,563

545

925,556

1,381,874

(22,101)

2,412,437

654,101

3,066,538

2014: Balance at 1 January 2014

126,563

545

925,556 1,381,874

( 22,101)

2,412,437

654,101

3,066,538

-

-

-

294,571

46,578

341,149

Balance at 31 December 2014

2013 KShs‘000

5,098,417 ( 3,778,927)

4,502,964 ( 3,131,473)

Gross profit

1,319,490

1,371,491

Other income Factory expenses Administrative expenses Distribution costs

79,888 ( 227,259) ( 262,783) ( 149,295)

4,203 ( 213,092) ( 233,529) ( 167,277)

Profit before depreciation and finance costs Depreciation and amortisation Results from operating activities Finance income Finance costs Net finance costs Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit for the year

760,041 ( 182,884) 577,157 10,392 ( 80,066) ( 69,674) 507,483 ( 166,334) 341,149

761,796 ( 165,852) 595,944 40,720 ( 51,264) ( 10,544) 585,400 ( 187,198) 398,202

Other comprehensive income Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss Foreign currency translation differences on foreign operations

( 37,372)

( 3,568)

Total other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the year

( 37,372) 303,777

( 3,568) 394,634

294,571 46,578

346,415 51,787

341,149

398,202

281,606 22,171

342,847 51,787

Revenue Cost of sales

Profit for the year is attributable to: Equity holders of the company Non-controlling interest Total comprehensive income attributable to: Equity holders of the company Non-controlling interest

303,777 Basic and diluted earnings per share

ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Prepaid operating lease rentals Investment property Intangible assets Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables Current tax recoverable Cash and cash equivalents

TOTAL ASSETS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves Issued capital Share premium Revaluation reserve Retained earnings Foreign currency translation reserve Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company Non-controlling interest

Non-current liabilities Bank loans and borrowings Liability for staff gratuity Deferred tax liability Current liabilities Bank overdraft Trade and other payables Current income tax payable Shareholders loan Short-term portion of bank loan Dividends payable

294,571

-

-

-

294,571

( 12,965) ( 12,965)

( 12,965) 281,606

( 24,407) 22,171

( 37,372) 303,777

-

-

( 151,875) - ( 126,563) - ( 278,438)

-

( 151,875) ( 126,563) ( 278,438)

-

( 151,875) ( 126,563) ( 278,438)

126,563

545

( 35,066)

2,415,605

676,272

3,091,877

925,556

1,398,007

394,634

1.16

KShs

1.37

2014 KShs’000

2013 KShs’000

3,549,933 141,163 348,299 3,306

2,793,123 148,010 282,868 2,080

4,042,701

3,226,081

859,404 2,918,705 53,860 14,826

804,627 2,748,630 30,790 29,927

3,846,795

3,613,974

7,889,496

6,840,055

126,563 545 925,556 1,398,007 ( 35,066)

126,563 545 925,556 1,381,874 ( 22,101)

2,415,605 676,272

2,412,437 654,101

3,091,877

3,066,538

750,404 22,045 731,481

369,684 19,595 607,340

1,503,930

996,619

307,652 1,196,681 19,374 326,152 1,279,930 163,900

91,366 1,067,185 40,760 1,476,337 101,250

3,293,689

2,776,898

7,889,496

6,840,055

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 10 February 2015.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 2014 KShs’000

� Cash generated from operations Income taxes paid Cash generated from operating activities

-

KShs

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Balance at 31 December 2013

Comprehensive income for the year Profit for the year Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation differences on foreign operations Total comprehensive income for the year Contributions by and distributions to owners Dividend - 2013 paid Interim dividend for 2014 Total distribution to owners of the company

2014 KShs‘000

Total equity

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

2013:

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014

2013 KShs’000

568,416

( 150,649)

( 98,026)

( 230,701)

470,390

(381,350)

( 962,789) ( 3,253)

( 189,056) -

(966,042)

(189,056)

3,367,518 ( 3,183,205) 326,152 (30,412) ( 215,788)

3,467,711 ( 2,750,629) (42,264) ( 183,890)

Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of intangible assets Cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Loans and borrowings incurred Repayment of loans and borrowings Shareholders loans recieved Interest paid on bank loans and borrowings Dividends paid Cash used in financing activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December

264,265

490,928

( 231,387)

( 79,478)

( 61,439)

18,039

( 292,826)

( 61,439)

Note: A full set of these financial statements will be available on our website www.eacables.com from Friday 10th April 2015. For any enquiries please contact us on investor@eacables.com

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Marsabit >>

Marsabit | State and humanitarian agencies resettling displaced families

Displaced Moyale residents find safe haven in Ethiopian village Pushed out of their homes by clashes, many families settle across the border

BY KEN BETT

BY DAVID MUCHUI

dvdmuchui39@gmail.com

B

urnt roofless houses with gaping holes on the walls in Moyale Town are a constant reminder to residents of violent clashes that displaced many in the region.

But across the border, in Ethiopia, is another town that is a stark contrast of the Kenyan side. Ethiopia’s Zero Adi Village, a few metres from the border, has become a safe haven for Kenyans who fled the violence in Moyale.

Mr Mohamed Diba was a resident of Manyatta Burji estate in Moyale until 2013. He relocated his family to the Ethiopian side because of violence, and is yet to return. However, he operates his mobile phone business on the Kenyan side.

The father of three says he is enjoying life in Ethiopia, where he has rented a house, because there is security, a better infrastructure and affordable food.

“My house is located about 16 kilometres into Ethiopia. I pay rent of Sh4,500 per month for two rooms.

“Most of the victims of the clashes live in rented houses there because we are yet to rebuild our burnt houses,” he says.

It is easy for the trader and his family to live in the neighbouring country because the communities living on both sides of the border share the same language and culture.

The Nation found Mr Diba inspecting what remained of his house after attackers burnt it down in the 2013

DAVID MUCHUI | NATION

The remains of a house belonging to Mr Mohamed Diba, a Moyale Town resident. He says he had lived in the house for three days before it was razed during clashes in 2013.

clashes.

The conflict left about 30 people dead, more than 70,000 displaced and close to 100 houses burnt.

Like other victims, Mr Diba is rebuilding the breached fences and constructing a new house.

Resettlement of displaced persons is under way following a peace initiative by communities and the government.

Victims received between Sh100,000 and Sh275,000 as compensation, depending on the type of the house destroyed.

Mr Diba was rendered homeless just days after he moved into a permanent house he had constructed.

“We had a party on a Friday to officially open my new house. I slaughtered three goats and we celebrated the achievement. The house had cost

BACKGROUND

UN agencies helping to restore peace United Nations agencies, other development partners, the government and elders have been working together to find a lasting solution to conflicts in Moyale.

“We have for the first time in Kenya brought all the agencies together to bring sustainable

development to Marsabit,” said UN head of delegation Rauf Mazou.

“We will be working on peace building, economic activities and nurturing cross-border relations in a systematic way based on priorities for the next five years.”

me about Sh2.5 million to put up.

“We stayed in the house with my family over the weekend but on Monday, we moved to town because of the conflict.

“The next Tuesday, I received reports that my new house had been burnt down,” Mr Diba recounts He says he lost property worth more than Sh3 million.

“We only escaped with the clothes we were wearing. All the money I had invested in the house after years of hard work in business was destroyed in one day because of clashes. I moved my family to the Ethiopian side when things got worse.”

Mr Diba notes that peace has returned to Moyale Town and he has forgiven the arsonists.

“I just want to move on with life.

The fact that we are back to rebuilding our houses is a clear sign that we are confident that there is peace.

“Once I am through with building my house, I will relocate my family from Ethiopia.” He received Sh375,000 as compensation from the government.

More than 2,000 other displaced persons have been resettled by the International Organisation for Migration, funded by Japan, the Swedish International Development Cooperation and the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund.

We only escaped with the clothes we were wearing.

All the money I had invested in the house after years of hard work in business was destroyed in one day.”

Mr Mohamed Diba, whose house was burnt during clashes in 2013

MIGORI >

Land offices shut for a week as records are computerised

BY ELISHA OTIENO Lands offices in Migori County have been closed.

The usually busy offices, including the registry, were shut down in what officials termed a move to “reorganise files and operations”.

Hundreds of residents seeking services from the department were turned away by guards.

“We will reopen sometime next week… We are in the process of updating our records and digitising

Governor now dismisses graft claims, says he will not quit

operations,” said Ms Elizabeth Ochaye, the executive committee member in charge of Lands. She said the process was “extremely necessary so that we serve our people better”.

Rongo University College students were hired by the county administration to help in the process.

“We will open later next week so that we do not inconvenience our people for long,” said Ms Ochaye.

The closure occurred soon after the sudden transfer of county Lands registrar Edward Bosire to Nairobi.

“This move has nothing to do with the departure of Mr Bosire… It was planned a long time ago,” said Ms Ochaye.

The closure of the offices also occurred at a time when a row has erupted between the county government and the Catholic Church over ownership of more than 50 acres of land.

While the county administration has maintained that it owns the Rapogi Agricultural Farm, located in Uriri Sub-County, the church

leadership insists that the land is theirs and accuses the government of land grabbing.

Ms Ochaye said the land previously belonged to the defunct South Nyanza County Council.

“Assets of the defunct councils have been taken over by county governments. We will not cede even an inch of the land… We will not be intimidated to surrender public property,” she said adding, “The council already reclaimed two other parcels of public land that had been grabbed.”

Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani has dismissed graft allegations levelled against him by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) as mere fabrications “This is (a) witch-hunt by the State and my political rivals,” Mr Yatani (below) told a public rally at Marsabit Stadium yesterday.

He is accused of abuse of office.

His troubles have stemmed from the purchase of vehicles for use by the county government, with claims that he did not fully adhere to procurement rules.

Mr Yatani is accused of manipulating the county’s budget, mismanagement and general corruption. There are claims some money was also stolen during construction of a fence.

“Our county is among the largest in Kenya and that is why we needed to buy the vehicles to enhance access to far-flung regions and boost service delivery,” he added.

Mr Yatani cited Illeret, some 500 kilometres from Marsabit Town.

“Residents expect county government services just like any other part of the county. How do we do this without vehicles?” he said.

Reach everyone

“We need motor vehicles to reach everyone in the county. We have no apologies for buying them and we will continue doing so to offer the best services to all residents.”

Mr Yatani is among the 13 governors named in the List of Shame President Kenyatta handed to Parliament two weeks ago.

Pressure has been mounting on governors mentioned in the EACC report to leave office. However, the governors have stood their ground, maintaining the president has no authority to remove them from office.

Already, several Cabinet secretaries have stepped aside over the list that has 175 people.

Mr Yatani said he supports the war against corruption but cautioned against what he called the politicization of the issue.

Earlier, Deputy Governor Ali Omar Abdi accused the national government of attempts to stifle county governments by targeting governors.

“This administration is working tirelessly to kill our county. They had said we are fanning tribalism, then insecurity now they have brought corruption,” said Mr Ali.

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Nakuru | Northeastern and Nyanza regions have the fewest entries

Film genre to lighten drama fete Culture Ministry to use festival to identify students to be admitted to school

BY ANTHONY NJAGI

anjagi@ke.nationmedia.com

T

he film genre in the National Drama Festival, which starts on April 7, has grown since 2012 when the Education Ministry introduced it.

Some schools have taken it up with so much zeal that the Kalasha Academy 2014 gave a thumbs up to the 10 entries presented.

For the first time, the films will be screened in institutions where participants in the national festival will be staying.

There is also a plan by the festival executive committee to screen the films for the public in Nakuru Town.

The festival, which is sponsored

by Mount Kenya University, ends on April 15 with a Gala Day at Melvin Jones and Lohana Halls.

At the primary level, Elimu Academy from Kisii, which has won the top award for three years, will feature.

Also in contention are Nairobi, Westlands, Ng’iya Girls Boarding, Kayole One, Mulwanda, St Eugene’s

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7 The April date the festival in Nakuru will begin

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and Menyenya SDA, among many.

The secondary schools category has seen exceptional talent in story concept and production techniques.

Top schools in the screen category have been Chogoria Girls, Rwathia Girls, Kangubiri Girls, OLM Mugoiri Girls, State House Girls and others.

Surprise productions of broadcast quality in story design and production include Makueni Girls, Sengani Girls, Siakago Girls, Olpusimoru, Asumbi Girls and Ole Kasasi.

The colleges category has been dominated by the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Rift Valley Institute of Technology, Embu College, Asumbi and Migori TTCs. In the universities category USIU, the University of Nairobi, Mount

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Kenya, Moi and Masinde Muliro have stamped their authority with excellent screen plays.

The Early Childhood Development Education category has been dominated by city schools, led by Our Lady of Mercy Shauri Moyo.

It is noteworthy that girls have taken centre stage in the film genre. In fact, there is a possibility that boys may be left out in the Film School commissioned by the President that will pick students based on talent.

The Ministry of Sports, Culture and Arts will use the festival to identify the actors.

Also worth noting is that Nyanza and the northeastern regions have the fewest entries, meaning fewer students from there will be selected.

Students from the Nairobi Institute of Business Studies rehearse for their play “Prostitution”. It will be performed during the 56th edition of the Kenya Schools and Colleges National Drama Festival, which starts on April 7.

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Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has urged the national government to speed up the establishment of county policing authorities.

Mr Malombe, who spoke in Lunga Lunga in Kwale County on Sunday, said this would help tame spiralling insecurity in Kenya.

County policing authorities, to be chaired by governors, are provided for under section 41 of the National Police Act. “This will enable county governments to take part in managing our security,” said Mr Malombe.

“To deal with the increasing cases of insecurity, county governments must be empowered.”

He accused the national government of slowing down the process of setting up the county police units. “In the face of what is happening, we want this process to be speeded up,” he said.

Nairobi Deputy Governor Julius Mueke said insecurity would only be dealt with when the national government starts working with counties. This comes in the wake of last Thursday’s Garissa terrorist attack that claimed 148 lives.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 31ST DECEMBER 2014 GENERAL INSURANCE BUSINESS Kshs’000

INCOME Gross Written Premium Outward Reinsurance Premium Net Written Premium Gross Earned Premium Net Earned Premium Investment Income Commissions Earned Other Income Total Income

LONG-TERM INSURANCE BUSINESS Kshs’000

TOTAL 2014 Kshs’000

TOTAL 2013 restated Kshs’000

4,259,943 (1,520,148) 2,739,795 4,012,014 2,491,866 375,430 435,831 107,106 3,410,233

132,618 (57,882) 74,736 132,618 74,736 25,148 11,683 2,011 113,578

4,392,561 (1,578,030) 2,814,531 4,144,632 2,566,602 400,578 447,514 109,117 3,523,811

3,882,776 (1,507,879) 2,374,897 3,891,477 2,383,598 313,071 437,075 43,766 3,177,510

2,780,679 (1,051,122) 1,729,557 565,064 503,896 2,798,517 611,716 128,835 482,881

80,439 (28,695) 51,744 4,605 7,511 63,860 49,718 14,915 34,803

2,861,118 (1,079,817) 1,781,301 569,669 511,407 2,862,377 661,434 143,750 517,684

2,241,009 (557,616) 1,683,393 491,803 444,375 2,619,571 557,939 181,028 376,911

18,500 1,378 19,878 502,759

34,803

18,500 1,378 19,878 537,562

13,373 17,448 30,821 407,732

38,257 61,743

-

38,257 61,743 17.26

58,006 41,994 12.56

OUTGO Claims & Policyholders benefits Less: Reinsurers’ share of claims Net claims and policyholders benefits Commission Payable Operating & other expenses Total outgo Profit/(Loss) before tax Income Tax Expense Profit for the year after Tax OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Fair value gain on property & equipment, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income net of Tax Total other comprehensive income for the period Total Profit & other comprehensive income Dividends: Interim Dividend Proposed Final Dividend Earnings per Share

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2014 General Business Kshs’000

Long Term Business Kshs’000

Total 2014 Kshs’000

Total 2013 restated Kshs’000

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS Share Capital Statutory Reserve Revaluation Reserve Retained Earnings Other Reserves TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

450,000 132,308 1,198,598 16,998 1,797,904

150,000 108,967 258,967

600,000 108,967 132,308 1,198,598 16,998 2,056,871

600,000 74,164 113,269 858,717 6,334 1,652,484

Non controlling interest Total Equity

105,212 1,903,116

258,967

105,212 2,162,083

69,630 1,722,114

ASSETS Property & Equipment Intangible Assets Investment Property Investments in Equity Other Investments- Corporate Bonds Kenya Motor Insurance Pool Retirement Benefit Asset Receivables arising out of reinsurance arrangements Receivables arising out of direct insurance arrangements Reinsurers share of insurance contract liabilities Deferred acquisition costs Deferred tax asset Other Receivables Government Securities Deposits in financial institutions Cash & Bank Balances TOTAL ASSETS

209,189 4,304 1,435,000 65,414 76,792 29,443 90,447 254,091 766,296 1,244,669 243,189 30,648 36,698 576,972 1,597,246 20,427 6,680,825

127 75,000 7,417 14,596 74,897 154 74,098 173,058 9,829 429,176

209,316 4,304 1,510,000 72,831 76,792 29,443 90,447 254,091 780,892 1,319,566 243,189 30,648 36,852 651,070 1,770,304 30,256 7,110,001

194,070 6,779 772,204 73,524 62,769 17,268 89,459 212,966 661,608 1,176,322 236,244 16,559 68,424 605,850 2,068,453 76,650 6,339,149

LIABILITIES Insurance Contract Liabilities Provision for Unearned Premium Payables to bodies engaged in insurance business Deferred tax liability Tax Payable Other Payables

2,155,880 1,990,712 326,626 10,598 293,893

104,940 14,211 46,700 4,358

2,260,820 1,990,712 340,837 46,700 10,598 298,251

1,970,379 1,851,614 459,070 48,448 10,758 276,766

4,777,709

170,209

4,947,918

4,617,035

1,903,116

258,967

2,162,083

1,722,114

TOTAL LIABILITIES Net Assets

2014 %

Key Ratios Capital adequacy ratio Solvency ratio Claims ratio Expense ratio

133% 461% 65% 14%

2013 %

133% 330% 58% 13%

The Board of Directors of First Assurance Company Limited are pleased to announce the Audited financial statements for the year 2014.

THE KEY PREFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS * Gross premium grew to 4.4 billion * Profit before tax grew to 661.4 million * Claims paid during the year were Kshs 2.5 billion * Total assets grew to Kshs 7.1 billion The change in accounting method relates to the introduction of deferred tax on life business surplus. This resulted in restatement of prior year balances.

ACHIEVEMENTS In addition, to the above impressive results, our Company was rated A- by the GCR confirming our financial strength.

THE FUTURE We are optimistic that the country’s economy will continue to grow and the operating environment will improve as we seek continue expanding our reach both locally and regionally to better meet our stakeholder’s needs.

CONCLUSION We cannot forget to once again thank our esteemed clients most sincerely for their continued support that we shall rely on in the year 2015.

The above statement of financial position and statement of comprehensive income are extracts from the group’s financial statements which were audited by Deloitte and Touche and received an unqualified opinion.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors on 25th March 2015 and signed on its behalf by:Ahmed Ndope - Chairman

Akif H Butt - Director

S M Githiga - Managing Director & Principal Officer

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Trans Nzoia | Fate of traders, matatu crew hangs in the balance

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County criticised in ‘takeover’ of rail land MPs want governor to explain why the regional government did not consult railways corporation

BY PHILIP BWAYO @philipbwayo pbwayo@ke.nationmedia.com

S

ome legislators have demanded an explanation from the county government regarding claims that it encroached on Kenya Railways Corporation land.

The land had been set aside to accommodate a temporary bus terminus while the permanent one is undergoing rehabilitation under an ambitious town planning project.

MPs Chris Wamalwa (Kiminini), David Wafula (Saboti) and Wesley Korir (Cherang’any), and Senator Henrey ole Ndiema wondered why county officials failed to consult the corporation about the move.

“We want answers from the governor,” said Mr Wamalwa in Kitale.

Mr Wafula called on Governor Patrick Khaemba to address the

We are surprised that the county government took over our land without informing us,” Kenya Railways General Manager Alfred Matheka

Wako blames CRA for cash woes in assemblies

matter urgently, saying it is raising eyebrows, with traders and matatu crews on the land being caught up in the confusion.

The corporation’s general manager, Mr Alfred Matheka, said county officials erred by using the railway land without seeking permission. He vowed to do everything possible to recover the property. “We are surprised that the county government took over our land without informing us. This is unacceptable,” said Mr Matheka in an interview.

Traders engaged the police in running battles on Thursday after the corporation tried to eject them from the land.

BY LINET WAFULA

Take legal action

Mr Matheka maintained that all the people occupying the property illegally should leave or the corporation would take legal action against them.

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Trans Nzoia Executive Officer Martin Waliaula criticised the county administration, saying it had failed to negotiate with the railways corporation before using the land.

“The county government should have leased idle land belonging to the railways corporation for use by traders,” said Mr Waliaula.

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Mr Peter Limo when he led other traders in protests along Oginga Odinga Street in Eldoret yesterday over an extra Sh2,550 the county revenue officials allegedly demanded before issuing them with business permits. They had already paid Sh7,200 each.

Kisumu >>

County assembly wrangles heat up COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION P.O. Box 54999-00200 City Square, Nairobi.

Tel: 7205000; email: info@cue.or.ke Redhill Rd. Off Limuru Rd., Rosslyn

MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE On behalf of the Commissioners, Management and Staff of the Commission for University Education, I wish to extend heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic and brutal attack on Garissa University College in the early hours of Thursday 2nd April 2015.

We condole with the families of 142 students of the Garissa University College, a constituent college of Moi University, 3 KDF personnel and 3 members of the police service whose lives were lost in the senseless and bestial act instigated by perpetrators of hate and discord. May the Lord give the affected families the strength to face the challenges especially during this very trying period of their lives.

For those who were injured during the tragedy, we pray for their speedy physical and psychological recovery. May the peace of God that transcends all knowledge guard and keep you and your families throughout your lives as you continue in your quest for university education.

As the Commission joins Kenyans and the rest of the world in condemning in the strongest terms possible such heinous acts of terrorism, we take this early opportunity to urge the management of all education institutions throughout the country to intensify the security in their respective institutions to avoid any such future loss of innocent lives.

As Kenyans, let us remain united and dedicate ourselves to peace and harmonious coexistence in order to realize the development goals that we have so jealously guarded since independence.

To echo the words of our National Anthem: ‘…. May we dwell in unity, peace and liberty plenty be found within our borders’.

PROF. DAVID K. SOME COMMISSION SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

Busia >>

BY SILAS APOLLO Wrangles in the county assembly have taken a new twist following the removal of Minority Leader Eddy Anayo.

The ouster comes in the wake of an ongoing court battle between members and embattled Speaker Ann Adul.

Mrs Adul was impeached last October but the Industrial Court reinstated her.

The members, however, moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge the decision.

The latest stand-off over the removal of Mr Anayo from office has divided the assembly into two factions.

Mr Anayo was replaced as minority leader last Thursday after he was accused of blackmailing members. Mr Bob Ndolo was sworn in as the successor.

Mr Anayo has vowed to rally his allies to overturn his removal from office.

Speaking to the Nation yesterday, he accused the members of violating the standing orders.

“The members failed to notify me of the accusations before removing me from office according to House

rules,” he said.

The ward representative, who belongs to the PDP party, accused ODM members of rallying against him. “I am going to be the minority leader until the right procedure is followed,” he said.

However, Mr Ndolo vowed to stay put in the office, saying his appointment was valid and procedural.

“Standing Order 16 stipulates how the election of both the leader of majority and of (the) minority should be conducted, and that is the procedure we followed,” he said.

‘‘

The members failed to notify me of the accusations before removing me from office” Ousted Minority leader Eddy Anayo

Senator Amos Wako has blamed the Commission on Revenue Allocation for failing to consult with counties over distribution of funds.

Mr Wako said the situation was to blame for the financial crises witnessed in many assemblies, which have threatened to shut down their operations.

Already, the Meru County Assembly has gone on a two-week recess.

During his inaugural address to the Busia assembly on Friday, Mr Wako said ceilings set by the Controller of Budget and the CRA were hindering business.

“Most assemblies are not capable of carrying out their mandate because of the budget ceilings.

The ceilings are good but should be made through a proper consultative manner,” he said.

He singled out Busia as one of those affected by the ceilings, saying more than 10 Bills could not be processed because of lack of money.

The county set its budget at Sh850 million but the figure was reduced to sh401 million by the CRA. Speaker Bernard Wamalwa said 30 county assemblies had been affected by the CRA budget ceilings.

“The assemblies are not opposed to the ceilings as long as they are done through consultations,” Mr Wamalwa said.

Kirinyaga >>

Let KDF stay in Somalia, says governor

BY GEORGE MUNENE Governor Joseph Ndathi has criticised Cord leaders for demanding the withdrawal of Kenyan soldiers from Somalia.

He said pulling Kenya Defence Forces soldiers out of the war-torn country because of the terrorist attack on Garissa University College would be cowardly.

The terrorists killed 148 people and injured 70 others.

“Withdrawing Kenya Defence Forces from Somalia will be tantamount to surrendering to AlShabaab, who have been killing innocent Kenyans.

“Kenya is a sovereign state and we can’t surrender to terrorists,” Mr Ndathi told journalists in Kerugoya Town.

Instead, more soldiers should be sent to Somalia to deal with terrorists and wipe them out, he added.

Cord leaders have been asking the government to withdraw the military from Somalia to end the killing of Kenyans by terrorists.

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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

SECOND NATIONAL REGIONAL CENTRES OF EXPERTISE (RCEs) CONFERENCE The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in conjunction with Kenyan RCEs announces the hosting of the Second National Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) Conference.

An RCE is a network of existing formal, non-formal and informal education organizations, mobilized to deliver Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to local and regional communities. This is done by translating the global objectives into each RCE’s local context.

The RCE concept was initiated by the United Nations University - Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) in 2005 to achieve the goals of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). RCEs are aimed at promoting long-term goals of ESD, such as environmental stewardship, social justice, and improvement of the quality of life. Kenya has 10 Regional Centres of Expertise; the highest number in Africa and they are all coordinated at various Kenyan universities.

This conference will bring together a wide variety of stakeholders from cities, communities, governments, sector industries, regional organizations, and academia to discuss, debate and launch activities that reinforce the fundamental role that education plays in achieving sustainable development.

The theme for this conference is “RCEs - Promoting Environmental Sustainability” It will feature five key priority action areas on UNESCO’s Global Action Program (GAP) on ESD. These are: • Advancing policy • Transforming learning and training environments • Building capacities of educators and trainers • Empowering and mobilizing youth • Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level The conference discussions will help form the post Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) framework of action Conference Date: April 8th- 9th, 2015 Venue: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya PROF. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU DIRECTOR GENERAL NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. Box 67839- 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254 020), 020 2103696, 020 2101370, 0723 363010, 0735 013046, 0735 010237 Report incidences and complaints to: NEMA Hotline: 0786 101 100 Email: dgnema@nema.go.ke Website: www.nema.go.ke Facebook: National Environment Management Authority – Kenya Twitter:@nemakenya Our Environment, Our Life, Our Responsibility Mazingira Yetu, Uhai Wetu, Wajibu Wetu

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REIGN | He considers his greatest source of pride is to have to continue holding the country together

Kikwete tells of presidency being stressful, thankless as end nears After 10 years, you need to move on, it’s been 10 years since I came to this high profile office, he says

The one who comes will take it from there. We have built a very strong foundation, especially Vision 2025’’ President Jakaya Kikwete

BY MKINGA MKINGA NATION Correspondent and Agencies

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anzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete has described his job as “stressful and thankless”.

Two terms are enough, he said at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington DC on Friday.

The centre focuses on independent research, open dialogue and actionable ideas.

In a particularly candid moment, President Kikwete added: “After 10 years, you need to move on. It’s been 10 years since I came to this high profile office.

I was very young, just 55. But what I can tell you about this job is that it is stressful and thankless.”

President Kikwete, whose second and final five-year term ends in October, reflected on his accomplishments, the key challenges and lessons learned during a decade at the helm.

The session was coordinated

by Ms Monde Muyangwa, the director of the African Programme.

Ms Muyangwa asked President Kikwete if he could share his views on why African leaders tend to cling to power, but he avoided a direct comment, saying instead: “I should not speak on their behalf. You need to invite them and get their opinions.”

He also spoke of his plans for the future — and it would appear that he was keen on three things: Agriculture, reducing maternal mortality and fighting malaria.

President Kikwete added: “When I look back to 2005, when I assumed office, I have no regrets. The one who comes will take it from there. We have built a very strong foundation, especially Vision 2025.”

The major policy tenets that he considers the hallmark of his presidency include a united nation, peace and political stability, fast socio-economic growth and development, the fight against

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The age of the Tanzanian president who retires later this year BACKGROUND

Leader won by a big margin Landslide: Mr Kikwete, a Muslim backed by the party that has ruled Tanzania since independence in 1961, swept to power in 2005 with a landslide 80.3 per cent of the vote, promising a “better life for every Tanzanian.”

His share of the vote fell to 61 per cent in 2010, signalling rising public discontent about widespread poverty and youth unemployment. poverty and accelerated development. He is also especially proud of his efforts to consolidate democracy and ensure good

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Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete participates in a roundtable discussion with American and African business leaders at the US Chamber of Commerce on August 7, 2014 in Washington, D.C. governance, the rule of law and human rights, undertaking an unrelenting fight against crime and developing good relations with other countries.

But, at the end of the day, he considers his greatest source of pride is to have to continue holding the country together despite the challenges.

President Kikwete said he had done so because he made it a point to move fast to head off whatever threats arose.

And should the people feel he would be useful in any other capacity, he would be happy to volunteer and take up offers as he values his health.

Meanwhile, Tanzania has postponed a referendum on a new constitution after delays in registering voters, the electoral body said. The delays could complicate presidential and

parliamentary elections due to be held in October.

The new constitution would replace one passed in 1977 when the state was under one-party rule. The opposition says it was approved last year without a quorum by an assembly dominated

by President Jakaya Kikwete’s Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, which has been in power since Tanzania’s independence from Britain in 1961.

The electoral commission said it has not received enough biometric voter registration kits to enable the vote on the constitution to take place as planned on April 30.

“The previously announced referendum ... has been postponed until the National Electoral Commission announces a new date,” it said in a statement late on Thursday.

Confusion in S. Leone over death of suspected Ebola case

BY KEMO CHAM NATION Correspondent FREETOWN, Monday The death of a nine-month- old baby has left Sierra Leone in a state of confusion.

The child died after being admitted for another ailment but a swab test, as is required in every death since the

Ebola outbreak in the country, came back positive for the virus that has claimed over 10,000 lives in west Africa.

The problem is that local authorities in the Kailahun district, where the incident occurred, are disputing the test result.

The district council chairman is said to be particularly contesting the result.

He said the deceased baby had under-

gone a blood transfusion and thought he could have picked the deadly virus through that or through a mix-up of swab samples.

Mismatch of swab results have been reported severally before.

To add to this current confusion, the baby`s parents are said to be healthy.

A joint Sierra Leone government and United Nations fact-finding

mission is in the area to investigate the issue.

Kailahun was where the epidemic was first detected on the Sierra Leonean side in May last year.

It has gone for about four months without a new case.

This case has left the district in a state of fear and, according to sources, dozens of people have been quarantined.

18 killed in Zambia truck crash

BY MICHAEL CHAWE NATION Correspondent LUSAKA Eighteen people died early yesterday in southern Zambia after their truck rammed onto a building.

“The eighteen passengers who include ten males, five females and three children died on the spot,” reported state news agency ZANIS. The accident happened in Mazabuka district 133 km south of Lusaka.

The Mitsubishi Fuso truck from Lusaka to Monze district of Southern Province lost control and rammed onto Mazabuka Shoprite Checkers building around 01:00 hours, extensively damaging the structure. The driver also died in the accident.

“The driver of the truck lost control of the vehicle due to over speeding and careered off the road before hitting a Shoprite checkers building,” Southern Province Police Commissioner Mary Chikwanda was quoted as saying.

Mazabuka General Hospital authorities were quoted saying 17 people were taken to the hospital dead while one passenger died upon arrival.

Five other victims in a critical conditions were admitted to hospital. The truck carried 23 people from Lusaka travelling to Lochinvar fishing camp in Monze district for fish trading.

Think tanks for Addis talks

BY ANDUALEM SISAY NATION Correspondent, ADDIS ABABA, Monday

Experts and representatives of international civil society organisations are set to discuss how to bridge the gap between policy makers in Africa and thinktanks at a closed-for-media summit in Addis Ababa this week.

Said Dr James McGann, Director of Think tanks and Civil Societies Programme at the University of Pennsylvania: “As we learned from the previous think-tank conferences, there is a consensus by think-tanks that policy makers don’t understand us and use us. ‘‘My hope in terms of this meeting is we would be able to come up with some modest recommendations on how to bridge the gap between think tanks and policy makers.”

Recent developments show that some African countries have been making the life of thinks tanks difficult partly with the intention of avoiding external political and economic influence coming in from financers’ of the think tanks.

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Malawi orders police to shoot those who attack albinos

SA WAVE | Anti-statue campaign

BLANTYRE, Monday Malawi has ordered police to shoot “dangerous criminals” who attack albinos in order to sell their body parts for witchcraft.

“Shoot every criminal who is violent when caught redhanded abducting people with albinism,” the country’s police chief Lexen Kachama told officers at the weekend, according to local media.

Six albinos have been killed

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People visit the defaced statue of Paul Kruger in Church Square, Pretoria yesterday. South Africa has seen a new wave of anticolonialist protests that started at the University of Cape Town where students demanded the statue of Cecil John Rhodes to be removed from the campus ground as it represents institutionalised racism.

INSURGENCY | Homes set on fire

Boko Haram attacks village in NE Nigeria Experts have warned that hit-and-run attacks by the group could increase KANO, Monday

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uspected Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on villagers and torched a number of buildings in a new attack in northeast Nigeria, witnesses said Monday.

Resident Ahmad Ali told AFP that roughly two dozen assailants, who were “obviously Boko Haram fighters” stormed the village of Kwajaffa at dusk on Sunday and ordered residents out of their homes.

Locals thought the Islamist insurgents “were going to preach and leave”, but in fact they “opened fire on the crowd”, Mr Ali said.

Ali said the death toll likely passed two dozen but no other eye witnesses could be reached immediately to confirm the figures. “They then went on setting fire to homes, burning half of the village before they left,” he added.

Kwajaffa lies in the southern part of Borno state, one the regions hit hardest during Boko Haram’s deadly six-year uprising. Details of attacks often take time to emerge, given the poor communications infrastructure in the embattled region.

Babagana Mustapha said a relative who fled the attack in

Kwajaffa arrived at his home in southern Borno’s commercial hub of Biu, 35 kilometres from Kwajaffa, at 11:30 pm on Sunday.

This relative reported similar details concerning the attack, including a number of casualties, Mustapha told AFP. Nigeria’s military — backed by forces from Chad, Niger and Cameroon — has claimed huge victories over Boko Haram in the northeast over the last two months, retaking a series of towns and villages previously under rebel control.

But experts have warned that hit-and-run attacks by the group could increase amid the added military pressure.

The Islamist militants killed seven people going to a market in southern Chad on Friday, and then set improvised landmines on the road close to the Nigerian border.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s perceived mishandling of the Islamist insurgency was seen as a main reason for his overwhelming defeat in the northeast in last month’s general elections. (AFP)

They then went on setting fire to homes, burning half of the village before they left’’ Mr Ahmad Ali, resident

in the southern African nation since December, according to the Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi.

Mr Kachama told officers in Machinga district in the south of the country, where most of the attacks have happened, that we cannot just watch while our friends with albinism are being killed like animals every day.”

He said he does not want to “hear of a police officer chasing dangerous criminals

especially those abducting albinos carrying teargas or any other soft weapon.

“That is why I am ordering the police to use weapons in proportion to the gravity of the offence. We need to be secure from criminals,” he added.

Mr Kachama, appointed last month by President

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Peter Mutharika, ordered his ill-equipped force of 12,000 not to be afraid to use “live ammunition” after criminals shot a police officer in the commercial capital Blantyre last week. “We will not put down or hold back our weapons until Malawians are living and doing their business freely,” he said.

He said police were empowered by law “to use any weapon when discharging our duties.” (AFP)

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STANCE | Groups have vowed to escalate the campaign to boycott ballot

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Police have warned that any attempt to sabotage election process will be crushed

The date next week Sudan is set to hold elections

BY MOHAMMED AMIN NATION Correspondent KHARTOUM, Monday

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udan has warned that it will not tolerate any attempt to sabotage the election set for next week.

Defence Minister Abdel Rahim Mohammed Hussein has said the army “will not allow rebels to impede elections”.

The warning came after opposition parties, rebels, youth movements and civil society organizations announced a joint stance against the elections.

The groups have vowed to escalate the campaign to boycott the April 13 elections and prevent the extension of President Omar al-Bashir’s reign.

Mr Fadul Allah Burma Nassir, the secretary General of the National Umma Party (NUP) headed by the former Prime Minister Alsadigalmahdi told

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A young supporter holds a poster during a campaign meeting of the incumbent president and candidate of the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) for Sudan’s presidency Omar al-Bashir (portrait) in the capital Khartoum, ahead of the April 13 polls. the Nation that they will mass all their supporters to stop the elections.

“It’s impossible to conduct this election while the war is continuing and freedom is obstructed in

the country” Mr Nassir said.

For his part the spokesman of the Sudanese oppositions’ umbrella of the National consensus forces (NSF) Siddig Youssef stressed that the Sudanese peo-

ple will put an end to the election and they will isolate it.

“We will mobilise our people to boycott this election, we will use all our efforts to resist the extension of the president’s term” he emphasised.

The opposition had announced today that they will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the April 6, 1985 popular uprising which ended the rule of General Jafar Numeiri, in the NUP headquarters in Khartoum on Monday evening.

However, eyewitnesses confirmed heavy police and security forces have been deployed around the NUP headquarters in the Sudan twin capital of Umdurman.

Meanwhile, Sudan’s army spokesman Colonel Al-Sawarmy Khaled Saad today denied claims by rebels that they captured a lorry carrying ballot boxes to polling stations for the elections in Sudan’s South Kordofan region.

French rescue Dutch hostage in Mali four years after kidnap PARIS, Monday French special forces today rescued a Dutch national kidnapped nearly four years ago in northern Mali by AQIM Islamists in an operation that killed a number of suspected jihadists, officials said.

France’s defence ministry said Dutch hostage Sjaak Rijke (right), kidnapped in Timbuktu in November 2011, was freed during “military action carried out by the French army’s special forces.”

“This combat action has also led to the capture of several individuals,” added the ministry.

French President Francois Hollande also spoke of the operation, saying the freed hostage had been transported to a safe location and that a number of suspected jihadists had been killed.

He also signaled that French soldiers were not aware of the hostage’s location before the raid against the extremists.

“Several hours ago, French special forces were able to carry out an attack

against a terrorist group and were able not only to neutralise the group, but also obtain the freedom ... of a Dutch man who had been held hostage since November 2011,” Mr Hollande told journalists.

He said the assault occurred near Tessalit in Mali’s far north, near the border with Algeria.

Asked whether the hostage was in good condition, Mr Hollande said “as much as possible after four years of captivity.”

“It was a surprise for us — for our forces — to be able to free this hostage because we did not have information” on his presence, he said, without providing further details. Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders said Rijke was “doing well considering the circumstances.” (AFP)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF UASIN GISHU

PRESS STATEMENT

Clarification on media reports linking Britam Kenya to Bramer Bank Corporation and BAI Company (Mtius) Ltd. There has been enquiries on the relationship between British-American Investments Company (Kenya) Limited (Britam Kenya), Bramer Bank Corporation and BAI Company (Mtius) limited following the action of the Bank of Mauritius to revoke the banking license of Bramer Bank Corporation and the subsequent appointment of PwC by the Financial Services Commission as conservator to protect the interest of policy holders of BAI Company (Mtius) Limited.

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD The following applicants have been shortlisted by the Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board and consequently are invited to appear for interviews for the positions applied on the dates and times indicated below at the County Public Service Board- Boardroom - County Headquarters, 1st Floor:-

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR POSITION OF WARD ADMINISTRATOR

British-American Investments Company (Kenya) Limited (Britam) wishes to inform its investors, customers and the general public that: •

Britam (Kenya) is an independent legal entity separate from Bramer Bank Corporation and BAI Company (Mtius) Ltd (BAI).

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Britam is a diversified financial services group listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange with over 25,000 shareholders. One of Britam’s shareholders, British-American (Kenya) Holdings Limited that holds 23.34% stake, is related to BAI.

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Bramer Bank Corporation is not a shareholder of Britam (Kenya).

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There are common directorships between Britam, BAI and Bramer Bank Corporation.

However, Britam is managed through an independent board of directors and management

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There is no other relationship between Britam (Kenya) and BAI or Bramer Bank Corporation.

In this regard, we wish to reassure our investors, customers and the general public that there is no exposure to Britam in relation to the recent developments in Bramer Bank and BAI in Mauritius.

Mr. Muthoga Ngera Director, Marketing & Corporate Affairs

Mrs. Nancy K. Kiruki Company Secretary

British-American Investments Company (Kenya) Limited (Britam) For more information please contact: Muthoga Ngera, Director, Marketing and Corporate Affairs on email mngera@britam.co.ke or visit http://www.britam.co.ke.

TARAKWA WARD: Thursday 16th April 2015 NAME

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QUALIFICATIONS

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1 Nicholas T. Seurey

24719789

Bachelor of Business Management

8.30am

2 Rael Cheruto Rono

23710119

Bachelor of Business Management

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3 Ambrose K. Tarus

24872579 Bachelor Of Arts

9.30am

4 James Muiruri Mugo 21729825 Bachelor of Science

10.00am

5 Joseph Kimutai Bett 10949172 Bachelor of Education

10.30am

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Caroline Jelagat Koech

25246128 Bachelor of Science

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TULWET/CHUIYAT WARD: Thursday 16th April 2015 1

Suasan Jepkemei Kisorio

11604030 Bachelor Of Education

2 Elizabeth Jepkemboi 9990445

Bachelor Of Education

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Bachelor Of Business Management

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Joyce Chepleting Manyur

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Samson Kiplimo Kipsewer (PWD)

23526856 Bachelor Of Science

5 Sellah Jerotich Tirop 23782411

12.00noon

Bachelor Of Business Management

1.30pm 2.00pm

KARUNA/MEIBEKI WARD: Friday 17th April 2015 1 Pamela Kiplagat

22169086

Bachelor of Education (Arts)

8.30am

2 Joseph K. Mitei

10704668 Bachelor of Education

9.00am

3

Peris Cheruto Cheserek

12826755 Bachelor of Education(Arts) 9.30am

4 Caroline Jepchumba 24236328

Bachelor of Business Administration

10.00am

Bachelor of Business Administration

10.30am

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Amos Kimutai Kimaiyo

24988763

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David Kipruto Chesire

27359020 Bachelor of Commerce

11.00am

TAPSAGOI WARD: Friday 17th April 2015 1

Kiprotich Mutai Letting

12699788 Bachelor Of Arts

2 Ezra Eliud K. Letting 23846420 3 Isaac Sang

Bachelor Of Business Management

13203441 Bachelor Of Science

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Shadrack Kimeli Kemboi

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Geoffrey Asira Mangula

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All Candidates must bring the following: • Original Certificates and Testimonials • Original Clearance Certificates from CID, EACC, HELB, KRA and CRB • Original National Identity Card or Passport • Validation from Commission for University Education -For those with foreign certificates.

UASIN GISHU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

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IMAGE | His respect for public services was underlined by the care for his disabled son Ivan

Cameron fights for political life Even if he nominally wins the poll, he’s unlikely to ditch his Liberal Democrat allies LONDON, Monday

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ritish Prime Minister David Cameron is battling to win a second term in power that could define his legacy — potentially as the man who led his country out of the European Union.

Mr Cameron’s Conservative party — once led by “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher — is currently at level pegging in opinion polls with the main opposition Labour Party.

And even if Mr Cameron nominally wins the May 7 election, he looks unlikely to be able to achieve his aim of ditching his Liberal Democrat coalition partners and governing alone.

While Mr Cameron’s government has overseen deep austerity cuts, he personally has attracted flak for what opponents see as an overly relaxed approach to his job.

In a phrase that stuck, one aide, not among his critics, told biographers: “If there was an Olympic gold medal for chillaxing, he would win it.”

A former Conservative deputy chairman turned pollster, however, wrote recently that “uniquely among the leaders, he (Cameron) commands higher approval ratings than

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Mr Cameron has a bite with Ms Lilli Docherty and her daughter Dakota in their garden as he meets people who have benefited from tax and pension changes that came into force on Monday, near Poole yesterday as he campaigns. his party”. “But this signals that, in important respects — at least in the eyes of voters — Cameron has not

47 Percentage supporting Cameron

been able to change the party he leads,” Michael Ashcroft added.

Some 47 per cent of Britons believe Mr Cameron is doing well as prime minister, according to a YouGov/Sunday Times poll this week, making him the most popular of the main party leaders. By comparison, the Conservatives are currently polling in the low 30s. That failure to shake off the Conservative Party’s image as the “nasty party” could cost

Cameron his job. Mr Cameron’s own background and the party’s emphasis on cutting benefits as part of its austerity programme has fuelled criticism that his party only represents the privileged.

The son of a stockbroker, Mr Cameron was educated at Eton, the school later attended by Princes William and Harry, and Oxford University, where he was admitted to the Bullingdon Club, a hard-drinking, socially exclusive student group.

After university, Cameron worked for the Conservatives as an advisor before a stint in public relations which ended when he was elected to parliament in 2001.

Mr Cameron rose swiftly in the Conservatives — then struggling badly against Tony Blair’s Labour government — and was elected leader in 2005.

After winning the leadership at the age of 39, he tried to “detoxify” the party brand by avoiding traditional right-wing issues like immigration and stressing a more liberal agenda.

He posed with husky dogs at the North Pole to highlight his green credentials, while his respect for public services was underlined by the care his disabled son Ivan received from the state-run National Health Service (NHS).

Ivan, who had cerebral palsy and severe epilepsy, died aged six in 2009. (AFP)

Beyonce releases surprise love ballad on Jay Z’s streaming site NEW YORK, Monday R&B queen Beyonce has quietly released a love song dedicated to her husband, hip hop mogul Jay Z, available only on his new streaming service Tidal.

Songstress Queen Bey posted a 15-second preview of the acoustic ballad “Die With You” on her Facebook page on Saturday in celebration of the couple’s seven-year wedding anniversary.

“I don’t have a reason to be if I can’t be with you,” Beyonce sings softly as she plays the piano, wearing a backwards cap, blond pigtails and appearing make-up free. “’Cause Darling I wake up just to sleep with you / I open my eyes so I can see with you / and I live so I can die with you,” she sings in the home-video style clip.

The camera moves around her as she croons, eventually turning on the filmer: the lucky man himself, husband Jay Z. The rebranded Tidal streaming service was launched in March by Jay Z, backed by major music heavyweights including Madonna, Kanye West and the masked electronic duo Daft Punk, who will all be equity partners in the new Tidal and offer exclusive content.

The site also features exclusive music videos from R&B singers Rihanna and Alicia Keys and rockers The White Stripes. (AFP)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

RE-ADVERTISMENT The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a Research and Training institution focusing on regional peace support capacity building to respond to conflicts through preventive, management, recovery and peace building measures.

International peace Support Training Center (IPSTC) invites Interested applicants for the post of Police advisor

POLICE ADVISOR Post Title: 1 Position - Police Adviser-Directing staff Type of Appointment: 1 year contract, Duration: 1 year renewable Direct Supervision: Through the Chief Instructor to the Commandant Salary: $2,800.00 Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for Coordination of academic and workshop training programmes related to Police in Peace Support Operation with particular focus on Eastern Africa region; 2. Prepare and deliver quality training lectures in areas related to Police in Peace Support Operation with focus on Eastern Africa region; 3. Responsible for development of training/learning materials, preparing training programs and maintaining records to monitor training outputs; 4. Participate in departmental and school meetings and workshops aimed at sharing training outcomes and building interdepartmental collaboration within and outside the school; 5. Write and approve lecture materials and hand-outs and presentations in lectures, workshops and symposium to facilitate quality delivery of training programs in Police in Peace Support Operation; 6. Participate in the development of curriculum in collaboration with the Curriculum Development Officers; 7. Assist in the production of a quarterly IPSTC newsletter; 8. Liaise with relevant institutions, academic, I/NGOs and research institutes etc., with a view to increasing IPSTC’s “network of experts;” 9. Develop cutting edge training tools and methodologies so as to meet the institution’s standards as a centre of excellence; 10. Remain abreast of contemporary adult learning principles with a view to developing relevant training tools and methodologies for associated training events; and 11. Develop a roster of training experts/facilitators in different subject areas.

Education & Experience • A retired police officer of the rank of a Police - Superintendent or above • Must have IPO UN/AU mission experience (preferably more than one mission duty) • Must have training development experience • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field • Work independently without daily supervision.

• Must understand and be able to manage double reporting lines (IPSTC and ISS) • Must have sound experience of UN/AU mandates including roles of military and civilian counterparts.

• 15 years’ service minimum Skills, abilities and personal attributes • Ability to prepare and deliver lectures to high level professionals with diverse backgrounds; • Ability to conceptualise, design, develop and undertake structured evaluation and review of training projects and programs; • Good report writing analytical skills; • Public speaking and excellent presentation skills; How to Apply: Applications including cover letter, CVs, copies of relevant certificates, current remuneration and expected remuneration as well as current notice period should be addressed to the Director by 14th April 2015 International Peace Support Training Centre Westwood Park, Karen P. O. Box 24232 - 00502, Nairobi, Kenya or emailed to: jobs@ipstc.org

KENYA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY - ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT

SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDA In the Matter of consideration by the National Assembly The Engineering Technologists and Technicians Bill, 2015 Article 118(1) (b) of the Constitution provides that “Parliament shall facilitate public participation and involvement in the legislative and other business of Parliament and its Committees.” Standing Order 127(3) states that “the Departmental Committee to which a Bill is committed shall facilitate public participation and shall take into account views and recommendations of the public when the Committee makes its report to the House.”

The Engineering Technologists and Technicians Bill, 2015 has undergone First Reading pursuant to Standing Order 127 and is now committed to the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology for consideration and thereafter make a report to the House.

Pursuant to Article 118(1) (b) and Standing Order 127(3), the Committee invites interested members of the Public to submit any representations they may have on the Engineering Technologists and Technicians Bill, 2015. The representations may be forwarded to the Clerk of the National Assembly, P.O. Box 41842-00100, Nairobi; hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi; or emailed to clerk@parliament.go.ke; to be received on or before Monday, 13th April, 2015 at 5:00pm.

MICHAEL SIALAI FOR: CLERK OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

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DIALOGUE | Clash over Middle East peace process

REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF LAND, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT FORM PPA 4

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A bird flies over Jewish men draped in prayer shawls perform the Cohanim prayer (priest’s blessing) during the Pesach (Passover) holiday at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem yesterday.

Thousands of Jews make the pilgrimage to Jerusalem during the eight-day Pesach holiday, which commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt some 3,500 years ago.

A weakened Israel would mean I failed, says Obama Leader defends Iran nuclear deal, despite fears by Israeli premier WASHINGTON, Monday

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S President Barack Obama has said that a weakened Israel would be a “fundamental failure of my presidency,” affirming solidarity with its long-time ally despite recent differences over the Iran nuclear deal.

Mr Obama said while Israel has reason to be concerned about foe Iran, he defended the framework agreement on Iran’s nuclear program that negotiators drew up last week.

Mr Obama made the comments to The New York Times in a 45-minute video interview that was posted on Sunday.

“I would consider it a failure on my part, a fundamental failure of my presidency, if on my watch or as a consequence of work that I’ve done, Israel was rendered more vulnerable,” Mr

Obama said. He said he would consider it “not just a strategic failure, I think that would a moral failure,” adding that no disagreements between Israel and the United States can break their bond.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly denounced the agreement between Tehran and world powers as a bad deal, arguing it will leave Iran with a large nuclear infrastructure.

The two leaders have also clashed over the Middle East peace process, with Israel opposing the creation of a Palestinian state, while the White House is seeking a “two state” solution to the conflict.

“Even in the midst of the disagreements that I have had with Prime Minister Netanyahu both on Iran as well as on the Palestinian issue, I have been consistent saying that our defense of Israel is unshakable,” Mr Obama said.

The US president also defended the Iran nuclear deal, which paves the way for Tehran to curtail its nuclear activity in exchange for relief from pun-

ishing economic sanctions.

“There is no formula, there is no option, to prevent Iran from getting a new weapon that will be more effective than the diplomatic initiative and framework that we put forward, and that’s demonstrable,” he told the newspaper.

But Mr Obama said Israel was “right to be concerned” about Iran, and sent a strong message to enemies of Israel.

“What we will be doing as we enter into this deal is sending a very clear message to the Iranians and to the entire region that if anyone messes with Israel, America will be there,” he said. (AFP)

No formula, there is no option, to prevent Iran from getting a new weapon that will be more effective’’ President Obama

Transgender gang-raped, two killed in Pakistan PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Monday Armed men in northwest Pakistan abducted and gangraped a transgender person today after killing two others in a pre-dawn incident, police said.

The incident took place in the Yar Hussain neighbourhood of Swabi district, where a group of transgenders was returning home after performing a music and dance show at a wedding party.

Mr Sajjad Khan, district police chief of Swabi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said the men were waiting for them in a field and tried to abduct all of them but they refused.

One drummer died

“The attackers opened fire after the refusal. One transgender and one drummer died on the spot while another was wounded,” Mr Khan said.

The armed men then abducted one transgender who

was released hours later, Mr Khan said. “The victim told police that he was set free after being gang-raped by four persons,” the police officer added. Police later raided separate locations and arrested six suspects, charging them with murder and gangrape, Khan said.

A second police official in the area confirmed the incident and told AFP the six detainees often attended the shows by the transgender group.(AFP)

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A certified copy of each of the Development Plans as approved has been deposited at the office of Director of Physical Planning at Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue, 5th Floor.

The copies of the Development Plans so deposited will be open for inspection free of charge by an interested person between hours of 8.00 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday.

Any person wishing to purchase copies of the Plans may do so on application to the Director.

Dated 1st April 2015 Signed AUGUSTINE K. MASINDE, EBS Director of Physical Planning

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: NO 2015/WR/EVD/001 FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (EOC) FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES ACTIVITY BACKGROUND The Ministry of Health in carrying out its responsibility of ensuring that the health care system has put in place the requisite capacity to conduct surveillance and coordinate response to events that affect the health of populations. This has been achieved through deliberate measures for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from public health emergencies and disasters.

Following the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa, WHO developed an EVD roadmap and advised countries to establish mechanisms for early detection and response to EVD. In this respect the Ministry of Health in collaboration with WHO and partners developed a National EVD contingency plan that has identified key areas for EVD preparedness and also for early action in case of an EVD outbreak, which includes the establishment of a National Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The main objective of the EOC is to establish a central unified health sector center for command and control (CCC) facility on health emergency preparedness and response. It is a central place where key resource persons gather to receive emergency information, make strategic decisions and coordinate responses to public health emergencies and disasters.

The World Health Organization on behalf of the Ministry of Health invites eligible organizations to indicate their interest in undertaking the assignment of establishing an EOC. Interested organizations must provide information indicating their competencies and evidence (experience and description of capacity to carry out assesment of such magnitude, availability of appropriate skill amongst its staff etc).

SCOPE The selected organization(s) will carry out the the following: i. Civil works on the identified building ii. Provision of associated EOC equipment iii. Provision of office set up equipment iv. User training v. Service maintenance of the associated EOC equipments.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS For firms interested, kindly request for the complete activity proposal by sending an email to afkenwr@who.int or collect hard copies from the World Health Organization Offices at the address given below.

Completed proposals and bids should be received in plain sealed envelopes within 10 days from the publishing of this advert.

All email communication should be sent to afkenwr@who.int with the subject: CALL FOR PROPOSALS NO 2015/WR/ EVD/001. Hard copies should be sent to the address below.

WHO Representative 4th floor ACK Garden House 1st Ngong Av./ Bishops Rd P.O. Box 45335, 00100 Nairobi Attention: Operations Officer

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BUSINESS

Turning to smartphones drives up data uptake

TRANSPORT| Removal of roundabouts expected to smoothen flow of traffic in Nairobi A section of the Bunyala Road-Uhuru Highway roundabout that has been barricaded to facilitate its removal. The government is implementing a number of reforms to ease traffic congestion in Nairobi.

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT

SALATON NJAU | NATION

The rapid shift of Kenyans to smartphones has driven data uptake to a new high with major telcos angling to grab a bigger chunk of users.

The latest data from the country’s communication regulator shows a 1.6 million jump in data subscriptions between October and December 2014.

This represents a 24.8 per cent rise over the past one year.

“The data market in the country has grown significantly over time. Internet users during the quarter increased to 26.1 million from 23.2 million subscriptions reported last quarter.

Consequently, the population with access to Internet grew significantly to stand at 64.3 per 100 inhabitants up from last quarter’s figure of 57.1 per 100 inhabitants,” the report says.

APPOINTMENT | Procedure for naming governor and deputies to the regulator changes

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Hunt for next CBK chief begins Public service panel today starts interviews to pick Ndung’u’s successor

BY RAMENYA GIBENDI @ramenyagibz rgibendi@ke.nationmedia.com

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nterviews for the next Central Bank of Kenya governor begin today, with the Public Service Commission facing the task of picking the next candidate for the influential position.

It will be the first time that the commission is conducting the search for Prof Njuguna Ndun’gu’s successor. He was at the helm of the regulator for seven years. It is expected that the country will know the next governor by May. PSC will also be scouting for the banking regulator’s chairman from a list of four shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants for both positions

will serve a maximum of eight years of two equal terms.

The deputy governor’s position was, however, re-advertised last month after the commission revised the rules, banning public servants, bankers and elected leaders from vying for the position, thus locking out 42 candidates who had expressed interest.

Applications for the deputy governor’s post are expected to be out on Thursday after the initial list was dismissed for lack of qualifications by the candidates.

“The position of deputy governor did not attract adequate applicants and has, therefore, been re-advertised,” PSC said and set April 9 as the deadline for applications.

Those to be interviewed for the governor’s post include the

current deputy governor, Mr Haron Sirma. Others on the shortlist are Mr Patrick Ngugi Njoroge, former CBK deputy governor Edward Sambili, Dr Peninah Wanjira Kariuki and current National Treasury Economic Secretary Geoffrey Ngungi Mwau.

The panel will then pick three

The position of deputy governor did not attract adequate applicants and has, therefore, been readvertised” PSC

Millions of people that had signed up to use the Internet up from 23.2 million

best candidates for the job after the interviews and forward the names to the President who will recommend only one to the National Assembly for approval as next governor.

The race had attracted 22 candidates, including Dr Rose Wanjiru Ngugi, who works at IMF as an adviser on policy, Dr John Hongo Randa, a senior economist at the World Bank’s Nairobi office and Dr Chris Kiptoo, the Kenya country director of TradeMark East Africa, among others.

Candidates for the chairman’s post include current acting Chairman Mbui Wagacha and Dr Benson Akong’o Ateng’.

Others are Mr Nicholas Bartuiyot, who is a director at Kenya School of Monetary Studies and lawyer Jairus Mohammed Nyaoga.

Microsoft Mobile lead global sales strategist Sharon Harris said the smartphone uptake was higher due to the increased affordability of the gadgets.

“More than half of phone purchases in Kenya are smartphones because many mobile users today want smart companions from the time they wake up until they retire. Smartphones are increasingly becoming affordable as the importance of data sharing and storage increase driving up uptake and Internet usage,” she said at a recent visit to Kenya.

International Telecommunication Union had estimated that by end 2014, the number of Internet users globally will have reached almost three billion. Two-thirds of the world’s Internet users are from the developing world.

“Smartphones and netbooks are driving demand for mobile broadband and Wi-Fi networks,” said the communications authority.

Major infrastructure projects increase cement use in Kenya

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT Implementation of ambitious infrastructure projects and housing demand saw cement consumption rise by nearly a million tonnes in 2014.

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the building material uptake rose by 930,195 tonnes to 5,196,682 tonnes, a 22 per cent from 4,266,487 consumed the previous year.

Industry players attribute the growth to implementation of ambitious rail, road, energy

projects as well as rapid urbanisation that continues to ramp up demand for housing.

“This is normal for a fast-growing economy due to infrastructure development, increased housing demand and rapid urbanisation,” Athi River Mining (ARM) managing director Pradeep Paunrana told the Nation yesterday.

Mr Paunrana, who also doubles up as chairman of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), said the industry has registered substantial growth in the last 12 years. Future expansion is depended on stability in the macro-economic environment.

Kenya produces more cement than it can consume, with the surplus exported to Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Output in 2014 stood at 5,882,537 tonnes, a 16 per cent growth from 5,059,129 tonnes produced in 2013.

Driving consumption

“While we expect private sector to continue driving consumption, realisation of forecast growth remains heavily dependent on timely execution of government-led infrastructure projects,” Standard Investment Bank analysts

said a report on the cement industry in February this year.

Meanwhile, ARM has commissioned its clinker production plant in Tanga, Tanzania, with a daily production capacity of 3,000 tonnes.

“This plant will add significant new cement capacity for ARM with surplus clinker for sale to other regional grinding plants,” Mr Paunrana noted.

In 2014, Kenya imported nearly two million tonnes of clinker with Uganda bringing in 0.82 million tonnes, while Tanzania imported 0.93 million tonnes.

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ENERGY | Utility company to cut off those who haven’t paid

Kenya Power debtors staring at dark future Firm says prisons, police stations and water service providers are among those owing more than Sh4 billion in arrears

BY IMMACULATE KARAMBU @ikarambu ikarambu@ke.nationmedia.com

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enya Power is targeting government institutions in the planned countrywide disconnection of electricity supply from accounts that are in arrears.

Managing Director Ben Chumo told the Nation that the utility is owed more than Sh4 billion in unpaid bills, mainly by public institutions such as prisons, police and water services, among others.

The cut-off exercise, which is set to take place mid this month, will also target private institutions and businesses.

“The biggest challenge has been government institutions. We have been taken in circles between central and county governments regardless of discussions that have been going on between the two tiers of government,” said Mr Chumo.

The firm operates a billing cycle of 30 days, with a similar credit period.

However, Mr Chumo said some customers had taken more than 41 days to settle their dues, resulting in cash flow challenges within the company.

According to Kenya Power annual report for the year ended June 30, money owed to the company, includ-

ing arrears on power bills, rose from Sh14.2 billion last year to Sh25.3 billion during the period under review.

Kenya Power is set to acquire a Sh45.5 billion ($500 million) loan from the World Bank in May, part of which will be used to repay the firm’s outstanding debt from commercial banks.

The move is expected to eliminate the heavy interest burden resulting from commercial loans that has negatively impacted on the company’s cash flow.

25.3 billion Amount of money in shillings that utililty company was owed during the last financial period In total, Kenya Power owes an estimated Sh35 billion to a number of local lenders who have advanced money to the firm. The World Bank loan will attract an interest rate of 5 per cent and is repayable in 10 years.

Kenya Power’s finance costs rose to Sh2.3 billion in the six months period to December 2014 from Sh1.9 billion incurred during a similar period in the previous year on account of increased uptake of loans.

Haile Selassie Avenue P. O. Box 60000 Nairobi Kenya | Telephone 2860000 | Telex 22324 | Fax 310604/340192

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB) TENDER NOTICEFOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STAFF UNIFORM FOR CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA -TENDER REF. CBK/039/2014-2015 1. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) invites sealed tenders from eligible suppliers for Supply and Delivery of Staff Uniform for Central Bank of Kenya.

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Interested bidders are advised to visit the following websites for more information pertaining to the tender and also access the Tender document through the following links: http://supplier.treasury.go.ke/site/ tenders.go/index.php/public/tenders AND /ORwww.centralbank.go.ke

3. Further information as pertains to the tender may be obtained during working hours (Monday to Friday) between 09.00 AM and 5.00 PM using the following address: Ag. Director, Department of Procurement and Logistics Services, Tel: +254 20 2861000/ 2860000, 6th Floor, Central Bank of Kenya, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi and Email: supplies @centralbank.go.ke 4.

A complete set of tender documents containing detailed information may be obtained from Central Bank of Kenya, Head Office, along Haile Selassie Avenue, Procurement and Logistics Services Department on 6th Floor upon payment of Non-refundable fee of KShs.1,000 in cash or Bankers Cheque payable to Central Bank of Kenya OR be downloaded from the link: http://supplier.treasury.go.ke/site/tenders.go/ index.php/public/tenders OR website: www.centralbank.go.ke for free. Bidders who download the tender document are advised to sign a tender register at Supplies Division on 6th Floor CBK Building or email their contact address using the email: supplies@centralbank.go.kebefore the tender closing date.

5. Completed Tender Documents in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender number and title should be deposited in the Green Tender Box No. 3 located at the main Entrance to the CBK Building on Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi before 17th April, 2015 at 10.30 AM. Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.

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Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter on 17th April, 2015 at 10.30 AM in the presence of the tenderers representatives who may choose to attend the opening at the Central Bank of Kenya Head Office, Senior Staff Canteen Room on 6th Floor.

Ag.DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES

New partnership to boost e-learning

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT The Kenya Private School Association has partnered with a global technology company to promote e-learning.

Intel Corporation will develop an e-learning classroom product that will enable institutions adopt the use of ICT in teaching and tutoring.

The association’s Chief Executive Peter Ondoro said the partnership would enable private schools implement the use of technology in line with

emerging technological trends in the market.

“A major challenge in the adoption of ICT in schools is how to use it as a tool that complements learning in a classroom.

Holistic approach

“Acquiring laptops or tablets is one thing, but successfully integrating that technology in the learning environment through a holistic approach is a challenge most of our schools are struggling with,” said Mr Ondoro.

He was speaking at Syokimau Blessed Assurance Academy, Nairobi, where a model classroom was established last week.

Schools will get customised education laptops that are rugged and durable enough to withstand rough handling.

The Intel business development manager of education in East Africa, Mr Alex Twinomugisha, said schools needed technical guidance while making decisions to purchase ICT leaning devices.

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ECONOMY | Disease leaves African nation shivering

AT WORK | Hanging on to dear life

Ebola-hit Liberia sets out on recovery road Small traders return to business after being off the streets following the epidemic

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linging to cheap kitchen ware and the hope of a better life, Fatima Kamara hawks her goods to travellers when she should probably be doing her homework.

The 16-year-old keeps her family afloat by selling at the main crossing point between her native Liberia and Sierra Leone, but she was put out of business for months when the Ebola crisis shut the border.

Today, she is able to return to her spot on the reopened Mano River Bridge linking the countries, desperate to make up for lost income.

“Come and buy your rubber dishes for small money. Come and see the best offers. Small, small money. Anyone can afford it,” Kamara cries out to potential customers making the crossing on foot.

Traders were dismayed when the bridge shut for six months at the height of an epidemic which has claimed more than 10,000 lives.

When the border was closed I was afraid that I would not be able to go to school” Fatima Kamara

With the border reopened since February, the commercial post of Bo Waterside on the Liberian side is once again open for business, a symbol of hope for the country’s desperately-needed economic recovery. “I sell these dishes to help my parents in sending me to school.

My parents are not working... I go to school in the morning and sell in the afternoon,” Kamara tells AFP. “When the border was closed I was afraid that I would not be able to go to school.” Shops in Bo Waterside, a settlement of a few hundred that grew up around the crossing point, sell pasta, rice and local specialties such as popcorn balls.

It is difficult to quantify the damage done by the Ebola crisis, as very little data is available on the volume of cross-border trade, most of which is informal.

Locals at the border say countless thousands of Liberian entrepreneurs, unable to sell their goods, lost their sole means of income.

Before the epidemic, Liberia had notched up strong growth of more than nine per cent per year since 2005, rising as high as 15.7 per cent in 2007, according to World Bank figures.

The economy is forecast to grow by just three per cent this year — less than half the pre-Ebola projection — equating to a loss in expected income of around $200 million.

(AFP)

PUBLIC AUCTION Under instructions received from our Principals, we shall sell by Public Auction the under mentioned properties together with all improvements erected thereon.

1. AN AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY SITUATED WITHIN MWALIMU FARM, KIAMBU COUNTY ON FRIDAY, 17TH APRIL 2015 AT 11:00A.M. AT OUR OFFICES, WINDSOR HOUSE, 4TH FLOOR ROOM 4 ALONG UNIVERSITY WAY IN NAIROBI TOWN All that piece or parcel of land known as TITLE NO. RUIRU/RUIRU EAST BLOCK 3/929 – MWALIMU FARM, KIAMBU COUNTY. The property is situated within Mwalimu Farm area approximately 8Kms off and to the left of Ruai – Kangundo road deviating 100m before the signboard to Brookshine School within Kiambu County. The property measures 0.807 Hectares or thereabouts and is vacant. Mains electricity and water are in close proximity for connection. This is an agricultural property within Mwalimu Farm area where the main agricultural practice is Livestock keeping. The Title is Freehold Interest registered in the name of ZACHARIAH ONGERA MONGARE. 2. AN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY WITHIN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY, NAKURU COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, 22ND APRIL 2015 AT 11:00 A.M. AT OUR OFFICES NACHA PLAZA, 3RD FLOOR ROOM 19 ALONG KIJABE ROW IN NAKURU TOWN All that piece or parcel of land known as TITLE NUMBER NAKURU MUNICIPALITY BLOCK 4/283 – K.I.E., NAKURU COUNTY. The property is situated along Sabuni road opposite Kenya industrial Estate offices within Nakuru Town’s Industrial area in Nakuru County. The property measures 0.0630 Hectares or 0.156 Acres approximately.

Erected on the plot is an open space Go-down, a double storey office block comprising 2No. rooms each on the ground and 1st floors, an ablution block and workshop sheds to the rear. Mains water, electricity and sewer are connected. The immediate access road is earthen joining the tarmac about 50m away. The Title is Leasehold Interest registered in the name of JOSEPH MURIKA WAKUBWA guarantor to JUWAKIS ENTERPRISES. 1.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE All intending Purchaser(s) are requested to view and verify the details for these are not warranted by the Auctioneer or our clients.

A deposit of 25% MUST be paid by CASH or BANKERS’ CHEQUE at the fall of the hammer and the balance be paid to the Chargee’s Advocates within a Period of Ninety (90) Days from the date of sale.

The Sale is subject to a Reserve Price and Land Control Board Consent (where applicable).

Conditions of Sale are available on request at our offices and viewing of the properties is possible during normal working hours by prior arrangements with ourselves.

BRIEFLY PERFORMANCE

Qatar economy grew by over 6pc last year Qatar’s economy grew by more than six per cent in 2014, official figures showed, driven by spending on huge construction projects ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Shrugging off any fears regarding the oil price slump, the energy rich Gulf economy expanded by 6.2 per cent last year, according to the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. The strong performance is evidence of “the resilience of the Qatari economy and its ability to withstand the decline in oil prices,” Qatar National Bank said in a commentary. (AFP)

ENERGY

Oil prices rebound to over $50 a barrel

ADEK BERRY | AFP

Two Indonesian men work on the outside of a high-rise building in Jakarta yesterday. The Indonesian Government implemented a work safety and health management system that requires companies with over 100 workers to enforce health and safety standards.

Oil prices rebounded in Asia today on news that a labour strike at a US refinery would end soon, tempering recent losses fuelled by an agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear programme. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate gained 90 cents to $50.04 while Brent rose 69 cents to $55.64 in afternoon trade. Prices fell sharply after six world powers and Iran agreed Thursday on a framework to rein in Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Markets were closed Friday for Easter. The tentative nuclear deal, if confirmed, would lead to the lifting of crippling economic sanctions against Iran and allow its crude exports back on the world markets, which are already oversupplied.(AFP)

PUBLIC AUCTION Under instructions received from our Principals in Nakuru High Court Succession Cause No. 96 of 2000, we shall sell

by Public Auction the under mentioned properties together with all improvements erected thereon.

ON FRIDAY, 17TH APRIL 2015 AT THE PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR ROOM NO. 1 ALONG PARLIAMENT ROAD IN NAIROBI AT 11:00O’CLOCK 1. A PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN NAIROBI CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT All that piece or parcel of land known as L.R. NUMBER 209/11540 – CBD, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY – registered in the name of RAHAB WANJIRU EVANS. The property is situated in Nairobi C.B.D. off Harambee Avenue and sand witched between Deputy President’s office and the Kenyatta University Plaza – City Campus and measures 0.2819 of a Hectare or 0.6965 Acres approximately. The Title is a Leasehold Interest for a term of 99 years with effect from 1st November 1991 at an annual rent of K.shs.1,800,000/=. This is a prime vacant commercial property in Nairobi’s C.B.D. and in a zone fit for shops/offices. Immediate access roads are tarmacked. Mains water, electricity and sewer are available for connection.

2. A PRIME INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY IN ATHI RIVER, MACHAKOS COUNTY All that piece or parcel of land known as L.R. NUMBER 337/1004 – ATHI RIVER, MACHAKOS COUNTY registered in the name of RAHAB WANJIRU EVANS. The property is situated in Athi River area to the West of Pepe Industries and to the South of Athi River. It is about 200m from Mumo Flats in the said Estate. The property measures 3.611 Hectares or 8.923 Acres. This is a Leasehold Interest of 99 years with effect from 1st September 1991 at a revisable annual rent of K.shs.68,000/=. Erected on the property are Two (2) blocks of Flats and several semipermanent structures. All mains services are available for connection to the property.

CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. All intending Purchaser(s) are requested to view and verify the details for these are not warranted by the Auctioneer or our clients.

2. The interested Purchasers to make a refundable deposit of K.shs.10,000,000/= (Read: Kenya Shillings Ten Million) with the Auctioneers before the auction date in order to obtain a bidding number.

3. The interested Purchasers should provide proof and source of funds or Bank guarantee from a reputable bank.

4. A 25% deposit MUST be paid at the fall of the hammer and payment of the same done via RTGS – details shall be given to the highest bidder.

5. The balance of the Purchase Price to be paid within a period of Ninety (90) days.

6. The Sale is subject to a Reserve Price and Land Control Board Consent (where applicable).

7. Conditions of Sale are available on request at our offices and viewing of the properties is possible during normal working hours by prior arrangements with ourselves.

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PUBLIC AUCTION

Duly instructed by our principals, FINANCIERS, we shall sell by public auction the under mentioned motor vehicle on:- WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL 2015 AT LEAKEY’S STORAGE LIMITED ALONG - LUNGA LUNGA, INDUSTRIAL AREA NAIROBI, STARTING AT 11.00 A.M. MAKE/MODEL B/TYPE Y.O.M TO BE VIEWED AT MITSUBISHI CANTER 2005 KCB MATUU BRANCH CONDITIONS OF SALE: Viewing can be done at KCB BANK - MATUU BRANCH to verify the details, as these are not warranted by the Auctioneer or our principals AS SALE IS “ON-AS-IS-WHERE-ISBASIS”.

Interested bidders are required to pay a refundable deposit of Kshs.100,000.00 to obtain a bidding number at our offices in form of a BANKERS CHEQUE. The declared purchaser must deposit 25% of the purchase price by close of business auction day and the balance paid within seven (7) days from the auction date, failure to which the money received including the deposit will be forfeited.

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Popman Hse, Behind Khoja Mosque, 3rd Flr Suit 3.09, Moi Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. Box 21841-00100 Tel: 0706759242, 0735778161 Email: josrickmarch@gmail.com PUBLIC AUCTION

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PUBLIC AUCTION Under instructions received from our principals the chargees in exercise of their statutory power of sale we shall sell the under mentioned properties by public auction.

1. ON WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL 2015 AT 11.00 AM IN OUR VIEW PARK TOWERS OFFICES – NAIROBI 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN NAIROBI DAM ESTATE - NAIROBI. All that leasehold interest for a term of 99 years from 1982 at a revisable annual ground rent of Kshs.1,075.00 parcel of land known as L.R.NO:NAIROBI/ BLOCK 106 /97 DAM ESTATE LANGATA-NAIROBI CITY COUNTY. HOUSE NO.63 , situate within Dam Estate in Langata area about 8 kms from the Town centre, measuring 0.0139 Ha (0.0343) approximately and registered In the name of ROSEMARY KINANU GITUMA AND MARK KINOTI GITUMA OF P. O. BOX 67238-00200 NAIROBI. The parcel is developed with a typical 4 bedroom Nairobi Dam Estate house. The house comprises on the ground floor living cum dining room, kitchen, guest cloakroom. The upper Floor comprises landing, washroom with WC, 3 No bedrooms and master bedroom ensuite. The plot has outstanding land rates of Kshs.32802 as at 15th April 2014 and it si rented out to a monthly paying tenant.

Under instructions received from our principals, we shall sell the under mentioned properties

by Public Auction.

AN AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY AT MAJAJANI AREA IN KILIFI -COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL 2015 AT THAARA AUCTIONEERS OFFICES – AUSTIN HOUSE – MOI AVENUE - MOMBASA AT 11.00 AM All that parcel of land known as L.R.NO. KILIFI/VYAMBANI/134 registered I.N.O. JOHN KIRUGHAMIO MAGANGA of P.O Box 86854 – 80100 MOMBASA measuring (3.15 Ha) or 7.784 acres approximately. The property is situated within Majajani area approximately 9 Kilometeres off Mombasa Kikifi road,branching to the left for about 6 kilometres at Majaoni and then to the right for 3 kilometres at Kanguma. There is no development on the property.

Mains water and electricity are not connected to the subject property but readily available from the neighbourhood Tenure of the property is freehold interest.

AN AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY AT DZITSONI AREA, KILIFI COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL 2015 AT THAARA AUCTIONEERS OFFICES – AUSTIN HOUSE – MOI AVENUE - MOMBASA AT 11.00 AM All that parcel of land known as L.R.NO.CHONYI/GALANEMA/133 registered I.N.O. JOHN KIRUGHAMIO MAGANGA of P.O Box 86854 – 80100 MOMBASA measuring (4.6 Ha) or 11.366 acres approximately. The property is situated a few metres off the Majaoni – Kaloleni Road,approximately 14 kilometres from Majaoni Trading centre. There are no structural developments on the property Mains water and electricity are not connected to the subject property but readily available from the neighbourhood Tenure of the property is freehold interest A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT GANJONI ESTATE, MOMBASA COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL 2015 AT THAARA AUCTIONEERS OFFICES – AUSTIN HOUSE – MOI AVENUE - MOMBASA AT 11.00 AM All that parcel of land known as L.R.NO.MOMBASA/BLOCK XXI/530 registered I.N.O. JAWIRA MOHAMED ALUWI of P.O Box 90170 – 80100 MOMBASA measuring (0.0368 Ha) or 0.091 of an acre approximately. The property lies along Crisp road located between moi Avenue and Ganjoni road within Ganjoni Estate Mombasa. Aceess is via Mnazi Mmoja road off moi Avenue,then right turning into crisp road. Developed on the plot is a three bedroom (master ensuite) bungalow and a rooftop balcony.

Mains water and electricity are connected to the subject property Tenure of the property is freehold interest PRIME AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY AT LONGONOT SETTLEMENT SCHEME NAKURU COUNTY ON FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2015 AT NAIVASHA TOWNSHIP – OUTSIDE POST OFFICE – 11.00 AM All that parcel of land known as TITLE N O. NAKURU/LONGONOT/103 registered I.N.O. LABAN MUSILI MUSYOKA of P.O Box 3- 90200 Mwingi measuring (0.8100 Ha) or 2.001 acres or thereabouts. The property is situated within Longonot settlement Scheme area which lies within close proximity to Longonot Township. The property is situated 1 kilometre to the south of Longonot Township Primary School and about 860 metres to the east of Longonot Game reserve in Nakuru County. There are no structural developments on the property.

Mains water and electricity are not connected to the subject property but readily available for connection from the neighbourhood.

Tenure of the property is freehold interest A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT UMOJA ESTATE, NAKURU - COUNTY ON TUESDAY 28TH APRIL 2015 AT NAKURU TOWNSHIP OUTSIDE NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA AT 11.00 A.M All that parcel of land known as TITLE NO. DUNDORI/LANET BLOCK 5/813(NEW GAKOE) I.N.O MAGDALINE NYAWIRA NGANGA of P.O BOX 2870/17306 – 20100 NAKURU or P.O BOX 305 – 20105 MOLO measuring 0.08 Ha.The property is situated in Umoja Estate of Nakuru County. Developed on the plot is a 4 bedroom single storey massionatte.

Mains water and electricity are connected to the subject property PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT PIPE LINE AREA – NAKURU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 28TH APRIL 2015 AT NAKURU TOWNSHIP OUTSIDE NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA AT 11.00 A.M All that parcel of land known as L.R.NO.MITIMINGI/MABRUK BLOCK 5/1967 registered I.N.O. GEOFFREY KAMAU CHEGE of P.O Box 1426-20100 Nakuru measuring (0.043 Ha) or 0.106 of an acre approximately. The property is situated approximately 250 metres from pipeline road and about 2.3 Kilometres from Nakuru – Nairobi Highway at Pagawa area within Pipeline Area,Nakuru East in Nakuru County. The plot is developed with a three – bedroom residential house.

Mains water and electricity are connected to the subject property Tenure of the property is freehold interest.

CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. All intended Purchasers are required to view and verify the details of the property for themselves as these are not warranted by the Auctioneers or the chargees.

2. A Refundable deposit of Ksh. 100,000 to obtain bidding No. prior to the auction 3. A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or bankers cheque at the fall of the hammer and the balance to be paid within 30 days.

4. The Auctioneer has the right to reject any bid without giving any reason.

5. Sale is subject to reserve price and the necessary Land Control Board consent where applicable.

2. ON THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2015 AT 12.00 NOON NEAR THE POST OFFFICE – MERU TOWN 4 BEDROOM MAISONETTE IN MILIMANI ESTATE - MERU MUNICIPALITY. All that leasehold for a term of 99 years from 1992 at revisable annual ground rent of Kshs.1,920/ - parcel of land known as L.R.NO:MERU MUNICIPALITY/BLOCK 1/202 , MILIMANI ESTATE MERU COUNTY, situate within Milimani Estate and in the neighbourhood of Meru OCPD official residence about 700 metres off Meru – Makutano road diverting at Meru Police headquarters in Meru Municipality Meru County, measuring 0.1210Ha (0.3 acres) approximately and duly registered in the name of ROSEMARY KINANU GITUMA (P.P. NO.2444228) OF P. O. BOX 67238-00200 NAIROBI. The plot is developed with a four bedroom double storey house a domestic staff quarter and temporary farm utility structures. ACCOMMODATION: The main house comprises on the ground floor living room, Dining room, kitchen, Guest bedroom, guest cloak room and staircase. On the upper floor there is passage, washroom with WC, Bedroom No.2, bedroom No.3 ensuite and master bedroom ensuite. The plot has outstanding land rates Kshs.67,668/- as at 17th April 2014 . The property is let out to a monthly paying tenant.

CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. All interested purchasers are requested to view the properties and verify the details for themselves as the auctioneers or the advocates do not warrant these.

2. A deposit of at least 25 per cent must be paid in CASH OR BANKER’S CHEQUE at the fall of the hammer and the balance to be paid within 30 days to the chargees advocates.

3. Sale is subject to a reserve price, the necessary Land Control Board Consent (if applicable) and such overriding interests as may exist against the properties.

4. Interested purchasers are requested to view the property between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. and our Mr. Macharia 0722-732717 will assist the buyers to point out the properties subject to prior arrangement.

5. Further details and conditions of sale may be obtained from our offices.

NB: Bidders to pay refundable deposit of Kshs.500,000/- in banker’s cheque to obtain bid Number.

MOTOR VEHICLES (SALVAGES) FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Duly instructed by our principals, C I C GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITED, we shall sell by public auction the following ACCIDENT VEHICLES (SALVAGES ON FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2015 AT LEAKEY’S STORAGE LIMITED, LUNGA LUNGA ROAD – NAIROBI STARTING AT 11.00 A.M. REG. NO MAKE / MODEL

2. KBJ 795Z TOYOTA AVENSIS

SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

3. KBT 698H TOYOTA AVENSIS

SALOON

4. KAW 269Q TOYOTA PREMIO

SALOON JEET MOTORS, KERICHO

5. KAY 881D TOYOTA COROLLA

SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

6. KAS 321N TOYOTA CORONA

SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

7. KCB 959Q TOYOTA RACTIS

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

8. KBX 969N TOYOTA ISIS

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

9. KBW 982D TOYOTA PASSO

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

10. KBS 829Y TOYOTA WISH

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

11. KBQ 598H TOYOTA WISH

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

12. KBP 096H TOYOTA PROBOX

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

13. KBN 845B TOYOTA COROLLA

S/WAGON BUNGOMA GARAGE, BUNGOMA

14. KBN 223Y TOYOTA COROLLA

S/WAGON BUNGOMA GARAGE, BUNGOMA

15. KBP 899W TOYOTA IPSUM

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

PUBLIC AUCTION Under instructions received from our clients the chargee, we shall sell by Public Auction the under mentioned property together with buildings and improvements standing and erected thereon.

PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN GAKOROMONE AREA, MERU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 21ST APRIL 2015 AT 11.00 AM OUTSIDE KCB BUILDING MERU TOWN All that parcel of land known as L.R.NO. NTIMA/IGOKI/3784 registered in the name of JOHN KOBIA NCEBERE as freehold interest of P.O.BOX 36777-00200 NAIROBI OR 31583 NAIROBI .The property is situated within Igoki sub-location in Ntima location in Meru county .It is situated within Gakoromone area and is a first row plot along MeruMikinduri road. It measures approximately 0.066 HA. Land use is residential.

CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. All interested purchasers are required to view and verify the details of the property for themselves as these are not warranted by the auctioneers or our client 2.A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or bankers cheque at the fall of the hammer and the balance to be paid within 30 days to the chargee. 3. The sale is subject to a reserve price and where applicable to Land Control Board Consent and such overriding interest as may exist against the property.4. Bidders to pay a refundable deposit of ksh 50,000.00 to obtain bid number.5.Conditions of sale are available on request at our offices and viewing of the property can be done on prior appointment.

D.K. MACHERE GARAGE, KERUGOYA

16. KBS 487G TOYOTA LANDCRUISER S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD 17. KAY 296X TOYOTA HILUX

VAN

18. KBZ 706K NISSAN NOTE

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

19. KBT 660D NISSAN WINGROAD

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

20. KBK 709Z NISSAN WINGROAD

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

21. KBN 037P NISSAN WINGROAD

S/WAGON SUSULE GARAGE, THIKA

22. KBS 164K NISSAN X33

PICK UP OMARI MOTORS, KISII

23. KBY 658Z PEUGEOT 308

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

24. KBR 629W PEUGEOT 307

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

25. KAR 601S MITSUBISHI LANCER

SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

26. KBT 889K SUBARU FORESTER

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

27. KBN 690U SUBARU FORESTER

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

28. KBV 503A VOLKSWAGEN

SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

29. KBU 104D VOLKSWAGEN

SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

30. KCA 093Y MAZDA FAMILIA

S/WAGON EMBU AUTO MODEL, EMBU

31. KBL 572H MAZDA FAMILIA

S/WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD

32. KAZ 775T FAW

TRUCK

33. KBT 819Y MAN

P/MOVER LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD – KITUI RD

34. KBT 242B MAN

P/MOVER KENOL KOBIL POLICE STATION, JOMVU

35. KBT 794F MAN

P/MOVER LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD – KITUI RD

1.

2.

3.

5.

MERU OFFICE Mboa Street King’ora Building, 2nd floor, Room1, P. O. Box 3131-60200, Meru Tel.064-3130154 fax: 064-3132844 Cell: 0711 239340, E-mail: viewlineauctioneers @yahoo.com

TO BE VIEWED AT

SALOON JASSY MOTORS, KISII

4.

NAIROBI OFFICE Taveta road Jiwabhai vekaria Building, 1st Floor, Room 102 B P.O Box 552-00600 Nairobi Tel.0202670605, 0711 239340

B/TYPE

1. KBV 208G TOYOTA ALLION

WAMERU AUTOTECH GARAGE, - THIKA

JASSY MOTORS, KISII

CONDITIONS OF SALE Viewing can be done at the places indicated in the advert above between TUESDAY 7TH to FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2015 during normal working hours to verify the details as these are not warranted by the auctioneers or the principals as the (SALVAGES) are offered for sale “ON – AS –IS – WHERE – IS – BASIS”.

Interested bidders are required to pay a refundable deposit of Kshs.100,000.00 to obtain a bidding number at our offices in form of a banker’s cheque in the name of C I C GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITED. Please note that one bidding number will only enable one to bid for a maximum of FOUR vehicles.

The declared purchaser must deposit 25% of the purchase price for all the vehicles bidded for by close of business auction day and the balance paid within seven (7) days from the auction date, failure to which the money received including the deposit will be forfeited.

Payments MUST be in form of BANKERS CHEQUE in the favour of C I C GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITED. Sale is subject to reasonable reserve prices.

N/B: STRICTLY NO CASH TRANSACTION

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PUBLIC AUCTION MOTOR VEHICLES (SALVAGES) FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

MOTOR VEHICLES (SALVAGES) FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Duly instructed by our principals, BRITISH AMERICAN INSURANCE we shall sell by public auction the following motor vehicles on WEDNESDAY THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2015 FROM 11.00 A.M at MOTORWAYS YARD LOCATED ALONG ENTERPRISE ROAD NEXT TO KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, INDUSTRIAL AREA NAIROBI. NO. REG. NO.

MAKE/MODEL SUBARU FORESTA

1

KAU 515X

2

KBV 556F MAZDA AXELA

3

KBH 984C

MITSUBISHI GALANT MITSUBISHI FUSO

4

KBJ 394V

5

KBL 936Z

6

KBJ 539D TOYOTA

7 8 9 10 11

FOTON TRUCK

NISSAN BLUEBIRD KBM 337N TOYOTA RAV4 RENULT P/ KBL 544H MOVER KBY 381L

KBQ 273X MITSUBISHI KAV 661F

2006

LOCATION OF SALVAGE MURANGA MOTORS THIKA SOUTH COAST GARAGE MOMBASA MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD SOUTH COAST GARAGE MOMBASA WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD ACE AUTO CENTER

2005

PETER MOTORWORKS

51

WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI

52

TOYOTA COROLLA KCB 510B TOYOTA S/W

53

KBW 613S MAZDA DEMIO

2006

54

KAY 628H TOYOTA PLATZ

2001

55

KBU 188A TOYOTA HILUX

2012

Y.O M 2000 2005 1999 2002 2010 2002 2006

2004

MITSUBISHI LANCER

2005

12

KAJ 380Z

PEUGEOT 605

1997

13

KAS 102P

MITSUBISHI LANCER

1997

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

KBN 847H MITSUBISHI

2003

KBW 420D TOYOTA MARK X TOYOTA KAY 355Q COROLLA

2006

KAS 373Z MITSUBISHI

1997

MITSUBUSHI KAN 587V GALANT MITSUBUSHI KAU 138N DIAMANTE KAN 587V PEUGEOT 405

1996

1997 1998 1997

21

KBN 647W TOYOTA MARK X

2005

22

KBW 420D TOYOTA MARK X

2006

23

KBJ 043D FOTON TRUCK

2009

24

KAV 819W VW GOLF

2000

25

KBK 890G TOYOTA ALLEX

TRAILER FLAT BED 27 KBQ 886G TOYOTA SIENTA TVS 28 KMCM 670B MOTORCYCLE

26

29 30

ZD 5782

KAR 460H SUBARU LEGACY KBH 234W TOYOTA SPACIO

2002

2002

36

KBY 084Q TOYOTA S/W

2007

37

KBX 573B TOYOTA S/W

2007

38

KBW 744L SUBARU S/W

2006

39

KBU 796R NISSAN S/W

2006

40

KCA 376N NISSAN S/W

2007

41

KBX 830T MAZDA S/W

2006

42

KBS 986X NISSAN TEANA

2005

33

MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD JAFFERYS MOMBASA WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI DIGITAL GARAGE EMBU WILSON AIRPORT GARAGE MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD

34 35

32

LEAKEYS-NAIROBI

2004

TOYOTA KBT 812L HARRIER M/BENZ PRIME KBP 789K MOVER MITSUBISHI KAS 102P LANCER KBH 209Q MITSUBISHI FUS0 KAY 843Y SUBARU S/W

31

WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD JAFFERYS-MOMBASA MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD

MULTI-TECH ELDORET

1996

2005 2005

MAKE/MODEL

Y.O M

45

TOYOTA COROLLA SUBARU KBU 154R SALOON KBM 776D TOYOTA ALLION

46

KBY 368x

47

KBV 148D NISSAN TIIDA

2006

48

KAP 576P NISSAN SALOON

1995

49

KBA 800C MERCEDEZ BENZ

2000

50

KBJ 209F

2002

43 44

KBN 806W

MAZDA DEMIO

TOYOTA ALLION

KAQ 984T

2003

AMAN VENTURE

2004

STANTECH MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI PETERMOTORWORKS - MSA BUENA MOTORS NAKURU WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD BUENA MOTORS NAKURU DIGITAL GARAGE EMBU WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD PETERMOTORWORKS - MSA WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD BUENA MOTORS NAKURU WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD PETER MOTORWORKS - MSA WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD JOGI MOTORS MSA MOTORWAYS YARDNAIROBI HI-TECHZ - MSA WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD CARMATE MOTORWAYS YARD NAIROBI

2007

1994 2007

1997

NAIVABOCH -NAIVASHA

2004 2000

NAIVABOCH -NAIVASHA MUTINDWA - MERU LAMU MOTORS GARISSA BUSPARK MACHAKOS WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD ALTON - KITUI WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD

56

KBL 966U BMW E320

2004

57

KBY 425U TOYOTA FIELDER

2006

58

KBB 040K TOYOTA PLATZ

2000

59

KBM 448A TOYOTA PREMIO

2003

60

KBT 493H TOYOTA AVENSIS

2005

61

KBS 912L TOYOTA FIELDER

2004

62

TOYOTA KAW 257P TOWNACE

1998

63

KBQ 276T BMW 320i

2005

64

KBM 419B

65

TOYOTA CALDINA RANGE ROVER KBT 377P VOGUE

2003 2004

66

KBU 275A MARK X

2006

67

KBR 909Z VW POLO

2005

68

KBS 287S DEMIO

2006

69

KBW 445T TOYOTA RUNX

2006

73

MITSUBISHI CANTER KBY 848F NISSAN XTRAIL DAIHATSU KAB 516M CHARADE KBW 632E TOYOTA ALLION

74

KBX 528M TOYOTA PROBOX

2005

75

KBR 506V TOYOTA PROBOX

2004

70 71 72

KAY 681A

2006 2006 1991 2006

76

KBY 586E TOYOTA PREMIO

2006

77

KBP 066T TOYOTA PROBOX

2005

78

KBN 238D TOYOTA PROBOX

2005

79

KAW 042P M/BENZ

1998

80

KAU 557X TOYOTA CAMRY

1998

81

KBJ 539D TOYOTA

2002

82

KBX 775P VW

2006

NO. REG. NO

CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. Viewing will be from 07.04.2015 to 14.04.2015 (during normal working hours).

2. All interested bidders are requested to view and verify the details by themselves, as the auctioneer or British American Insurance does not warrant these, as the units are being offered for sale “AS THEY ARE”.

3. All intending bidders are requested to make a refundable deposit of Kshs 50,000 to British American Insurance Co. (K) Ltd by way of banker’s cheques and thereafter obtain a bidding (buying) number plus a catalogue at Kshs 200 from the auctioneer’s offices before the date of the auction. Please note that there will be no bidding whatsoever without a bidding number. Further note that no banker’s cheques or CASH will be accepted at the venue of auction.

4. Please note that each Kshs 50,000 bidding deposit will be limited to purchasing a maximum of 3 (three) vehicles only. Any bidder intending to purchase more vehicles must pay the requisite amount of bidding deposits before the auction date.

5. Unsuccessful bidders shall be refunded their deposits immediately after the auction.

6. Successful bidders will have to pay 25% of the bidded price at the fall of the hammer which amount will include the deposit of Kshs 50,000. The 75% balance shall be payable in the seven days following the auction but vehicles released upon clearance of the cheque. Please note that failure to pay the balance will result in forfeiture of all deposits paid.

7. British-American Insurance Co. (K) Ltd shall bear storage charges up to 7 days after date of auction. Any further accrued storage will be borne by the buyer.

8. Sale will be subject to reasonable reserve prices and the full amount for all vehicles bided shall be paid before release of any other vehicles.

9. Bidders who successfully bid for more than one vehicle will have to pay the full purchase price for all vehicles bidded for before any of them is released.

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Y.O.M

LOCATION

2001

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

2 KAR 133S

MERCEDES CLX 200 SALOON

2000

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

3 KAT 164N

MITSUBISHI GALANT ST.WAGON

2004

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

4 KAU 567R

MITSUBISHI LANCER SALOON

1999

WALKER AUTOMEC -MERU

5 KAV 292Q

MITSUBISHI LANCER SALOON

1999

JUPITER MOTORS GARAGE - KUTUS

6 KBE 784E MITSUBISHI CANTER LORRY

2008

LAZARUS GARAGE MTITO ANDEI

7 KBG 308V SUBARU LEGACY SALOON

2002

ELDO DIESEL TUNE ELDORET

8 KBH 304N TOYOTA COROLLA SALOON

2002

PATHMOST GARAGE NANYUKI

9 KBK 731K

MERCEDES ACTROS PRIMEMOVER

2003

RAM AUTO ELDORET

10 KBL 193R

NISSAN WINGROAD ST.WAGON

2003

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

11 KBM 760T TOYOTA PREMIO SALOON

2003

SPARCO MOTORS

12 KBN 690M TOYOTA MARK-II SALOON

2004

TOP WORKS GARAGE - MSA

SUBARU LEGACY 13 KBP 505L ST.WAGON

2004

ELDO DIESEL TUNE ELDORET

2004

BOCH AUTO NAIVASHA

15 KBR 380R TOYOTA ALTEZZA SALOON

2005

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 16 KBR 453L ST.WAGON

2005

ASSESSMENT CENTRE

17 KBS 180N NISSAN BLUEBIRD SALOON

2005

RIGATO GARAGE NAIVASHA

18 KBT 563Y TOYOTA IST ST.WAGON

2005

TOP QUALITY

19 KBU 795K MAZDA DEMIO ST.WAGON

2006

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

20 KBV 085M TOYOTA NOAH ST.WAGON

2006

ROKA MOTORS ELDORET

21 KBV 711C MAZDA DEMO ST.WAGON

2006

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

22 KBW 101A TOYOTA ISIS ST. WAGON

2006

HI-TECHZ - VOI

23 KBX 338D ISUZU FRR LORRY

2013

KCI

24 KBX 393E TOYOTA ALLION SALOON

2006

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

25 KBX 458Q NISSAN BLUEBIRD SALOON

2006

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

26 KBX 600W AUDI A4 ST.WAGON

2006

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

27 KBX 668F TOYOTA HILUX PICK-UP

2013

MOTORWAYS - NBI

28 KBX 899G TOYOTA HILUX PICK-UP

2013

MOTORWAYS - NBI

FAW PRIMEMOVER PRIME 29 KBY 983J MOVER

2013

TRANSAFRICA MOTORS NAIROBI

2007

MOTORWAYS - NBI

31 KCA 712B SUZUKI ESCUDO ST.WAGON

2007

KAMAU’S GARAGE, NAKURU

32 KCA 959V TOYOTA HILUX PICK-UP

2014

TOYOTA ELDORET

33 KCB 590A TOYOTA VOXY ST.WAGON

2007

REAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

14 KBQ 674G

30 KCA 199N

1.

2.

3.

OMARI - KISII SOUTH COAST GARAGE MOMBASA MOTORWAYS YARD NAIROBI

MAKE/MODEL

1 KAP 143C TOYOTA COROLLA SALOON

LOCATION OF SALVAGE WESTKAM UTAWALA YARD

2006

NAIVABOCH - NAIVASHA

1999 2010

NO. REG. NO.

Duly instructed by our principals, REAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED we shall sell by public auction the following motor vehicles on WEDNESDAY THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL 2015 FROM 11.00 A.M at MOTORWAYS YARD Located ALONG ENTERPRISE ROAD NEXT TO KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, INDUSTRIAL AREA NAIROBI

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

MITSUBISHI LANCER ST.WAGON

NISSAN PRESAGE ST.WAGON

CONDITIONS OF SALE Viewing will be from 23.03.2015 to 07.04.2015 (during normal working hours).

All interested bidders are requested to view and verify the details by themselves, as the auctioneer or Real Insurance Company does not warrant these, as the units are being offered for sale “AS THEY ARE”.

All intending bidders are requested to make a refundable deposit of Kshs50,000 to Real Insurance Co. (K) Ltd by way of banker’s cheques and thereafter obtain a bidding (buying) number plus a catalogue at Kshs200 from the auctioneer’s offices before the date of the auction. Please note that there will be no bidding whatsoever without a bidding number. Further note that no banker’s cheques or CASH will be accepted at the venue of auction.

Please note that each Kshs50,000 bidding deposit will be limited to purchasing a maximum of 3 (three) vehicles only. Any bidder intending to purchase more vehicles must pay the requisite amount of bidding deposits before the auction date.

Unsuccessful bidders shall be refunded their deposits immediately after the auction Successful bidders will have to pay 25% of the bidded price at the fall of the hammer which amount will include the deposit of Kshs50,000. The 75% balance shall be payable in the seven days following the auction but vehicles and relevant documentation shall only be released upon clearance of the cheque. Please note that failure to pay the balance will result in forfeiture of all deposits paid. Failed bidders will be however be free to participate in future auction Real Insurance shall bear storage charges up to 11 days after date of auction. Any further accrued storage will be borne by the buyer.

Sale will be subject to reasonable reserve prices.

Bidders who successfully bid for more than one vehicle will have to pay the full purchase price for all vehicles bidded for before any of them is released.

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WATTS AUCTIONS 0722 732717

Under instructions received from our principals the chargees Advocates in exercise of their statutory powerof sale we shall sell the under mentioned properties by public auction.

1. ON FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2015 AT 11.00 AM NEAR THE POST OFFICE – KITALE TOWN. i) COMMERCIAL CUM RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - SINENDET AREA – KITALE MUNICIPALITY. All that freehold parcel of land known as L.R.NO.KITALE MUNICIPALITY/BLOCK 15/KOITOGOS/2514 – SINENDET AREA, situated in Sinendet area, Kitale Municipality, Transnzoia County approximately 400 metres from Sinendet Shopping Centre, along the Kitale – Cherengany road, measuring 0.175Ha (0.43225 acres) approximately and registered in the name of MOSES CHEPTOEK T/A CHEPTOSH ENTERPRISES OF P. O. BOX 3956-30200 KITALE. The property is developed with commercial cum residential building.

Floor is mass concrete finished in sand cement screed. Doors are glazed metal plates externally and T& G timber types internally. Windows are glazed metal casements fitted with metal burglar proof grilles. ACCOMMODATION: comprising 3 shops, 1 No room residential unit.

PUBLIC AUCTION Under instructions received from the chargee’s advocates, we shall sell by public auction the under mentioned properties together with buildings and improvements erected therein.

1. PRIME COMMERCIAL (SUNRISE SHOPPING MALL) PROPERTY IN FIRST EASTLEIGH AVENUE, EASTLEIGH-NAIROBI (WITH MONTHLY RENTAL INCOME OF KSHS 5.5 MILLION) ON WEDNESDAY THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL 2015 AT 11.00 A.M AT OUR OFFICES IN MUHU HOLDINGS HOUSE

ii) 3 ACRE AGRICULTURAL LAND – WAITALUK Alll that freehold parcel of land known as L. RNO:WAITALUK/KAPKOI BLOCK 4/ (WAITALUK)/41 – WAITALUK AREA, WAITALUK LOCATION, TRANSNZOIA, situated in Waitaluk area, Waitaluk location, Transnzoia County and is situated approximately 3 kilometres off kitale-Eldoret road, deviating right at St. Patricks Boys Waitaluk Secondary School, sign post and 1 km North of Waitaluk Youth Polytechnic. The land measures (1.214Ha (2.99858 acres) approximately and registered in the name of ALEXANDER CHEBELYO SABILA OF P. O. BOX 3956-30200 KITALE guarantor to MOSES CHEPTOEK T/A CHEPTOSH ENTERPRISES. The property is very ideal for farming and development. It has temporary structures in it. iii) RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN SINENDET AREA – KITALE MUNICIPALITY All that freehold parcel of land known as L.R.NO:KITALE/MUNICIPALITY BLOCK 15/ (KOITOGOS) /2314 – SINENDET AREA, KITALE MUNICIPALITY, TRANSNZOIA COUNTY, The property is situated approximately 350 metres from Sinandet Shopping Centre, along Kitale- Cherangany road within Kitale Municipality. The property is registered in the name of MOSES CHEPTOEK OF P. O. BOX 3956-30200 KITALE measuring 0.3033 Ha (0.75acres) approximately. The property comprises a single storey house accommodating entrance verandah, entrance porch,sitting room , dining area, Kitchen, pantry, 4 No bedrooms, master bedroom ensuite, 2 No wash rooms and circulation corridor. There is also a store, ablution block and some temporary structures 2. ON WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL 2015 AT 1100AM NEAR THE GENERAL POST OFFICE - ELDORET TOWN.

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INDUSTRIAL GODOWN WITHIN ELDORET MUNICIPALITY All that parcel of land known as L.R. NO.ELDORET MUNICIPALITY/BLOCK 10/107 – ELDORET MUNICIPALITY, situated within Kenya Industrial Estate (K.I.E.) sheds along Fufural road in Eldoret Municipality measuring 0.0902Ha(0.223 acres) approximately and registered in the name of JAPHETH OGENDO OWUOR OF P. O. BOX 1058 ELDORET GUARANTOR TO AGRIMILLERS LTD. This is a leasehold parcel of land for a term of 99 years with effect from 1st September 1990 annual ground rates is Kshs.5,440/- and as at 3rd February 2006 the outstanding was Kshs.1,315,392.80. The property comprises a single storeyed Industrial Godown with offices.

Accommodation: The building accommodates reception, offices, store cum typing room, store, large production area, enclosed background, Ablution block with 2No WCs, 3No WHBs, 1No showerroom and 3 No urinals. The property is utilized by the owner to manufacture animal feeds.

CONDITIONS OF SALE All interested purchasers are requested to view the properties and verify the details for themselves as the auctioneers or the advocates do not warrant these.

A deposit of at least 25 per cent must be paid in CASH OR BANKER’S CHEQUE at the fall of the hammer and the balance to be paid within 30 days to the chargees advocates.

Sale is subject to a reserve price, the necessary Land Control Board Consent (if applicable) and such overriding interests as may exist against the properties.

Interested purchasers are requested to view the property between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. and our Mr. Macharia 0722-732717 will assist the buyers to point out the properties subject to prior arrangement.

Further details and conditions of sale may be obtained from our offices.

NB: Bidders to pay refundable deposit of Kshs.500,000/- in banker’s cheque to obtain bid Number.

All that parcel of land known as TITLE NO. IGOJI/GIKUI/2170 IMENTI SOUTH DISTRICT registered in the name of ELIUD KARANI GITONGA c/o P.O Box 623-30200 Kitale.

The property is situated approximately 10.6kms from Kieni Kia Ndege which is on the Meru-Chuka tarmac Road, approximately 8.6 kms from Igoji Market, 2.5 kms from Nkugwe Primary School and 300 metres to Murogwa Dispensary, within Makuthi Village, Gikui Sub-location, Gikui Location, Imenti South, Meru County. The property is at the boundary of Gikui location and Weru location. It measures approximately 3.240 hectares (8.006 acres) and is undeveloped. The title is freehold interest and mains electricity and water are available for connection while drainage would be to pit latrine.

4. PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (BLOCK OF FLATS) IN NYALENDA ESTATE-KISUMU CITY

All that parcel of land known as L.R NO. 36/VII/1057 (I.R 118910) AND L.R NO.36/VII/1058 (I.R 118909) FIRST EASTLEIGH AVENUE, EASTLEIGH ESTATE, NAIROBI CITY both registered in the name of AL-JALAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED c/o P.O Box 69817-00400 Nairobi. The subject properties are adjacent to each other, developed together as one property. They are situated along First Eastleigh Avenue, within Eastleigh estate, approximately 3.5kms to the east of Nairobi City Centre. They are located adjacent to Eastleigh Market Centre and directly opposite National Bank-Amanah Branch. They are easily identified as “Sunrise Shopping Mall” and house a major bank. Parcel No. 36/VII/1057 measures approximately 0.2239 hectares (0.553 acres) while Parcel No. 36/VII/1058 measures approximately 0.1022 hectares (0.253 acres) and are jointly developed with a four storey shopping mall whose accommodation includes: ground floor: 136No. stalls, NHIF office, passages/staircases first floor: 136 stalls, Banking hall/offices, staircases second floor: Sunrise management office having reception, six (6) offices, hall, Education Centre with 29No. classrooms and 3No. offices, staircases third floor: 46No. stores in varying sizes, large management store, 2No. prayer halls, 3No. washrooms having 16No. toilet rooms & washing area (main building approx. plinth area 7842m2, verandahs approx plinth area 810m2). Both titles are leasehold interest held for a term of 99 years w.e.f 01.08.1969 (less the last three days thereof) at a revisable annual ground rent of Kshs26. Mains services are connected.

NB: That bidders will be required to produce a bidding deposit of Kshs 5million by way of cash or bankers cheque before being allowed to bid.

ON MONDAY THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2015 AT 12.00 NOON AT CENTRAL SQUARE NEAR BARCLAYS BANK OF KENYA LTD KISUMU CITY All that parcel of land known as TITLE NO. KISUMU/PANDPIERI/1624 NYALENDA ESTATE-KISUMU CITY KISUMU DISTRICT registered in the name of ROSEMARY ACHIENG OKWAKO c/o P.O Box 6120-40103 Kisumu and/or c/o P.O Box 6439-40103 Kisumu. This property is situated within Nyalenda Estate of Kisumu City in Kisumu District. It measures approximately 0.01 hectares (0.02471 acres) and is developed with a partly constructed multi-storey residential block of flats whose accommodation comprises: Ground floor:-two (2) three-bedroomed residential units first & second floor:- two (2) three-bedroomed residential units, a pit latrine and a splash room. The title is freehold interest and mains electricity is connected while water is from a borehole. Drainage is to a septic tank.

5. PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (BLOCK OF FLATS) IN STADIUM AREA, MOMBASA CITY (WITH GROSS MONTLY RENTAL INCOME OF KSHS 320,000) ON MONDAY THE 20TH DAY OF APRIL 2015 AT 12.00 NOON OUTSIDE THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN MOMBASA CITY

2. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (VACANT PLOTS) IN NEW JERUSALEM ESTATE, THIKA MUNICIPALITY

KIBIRU GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL P.O BOX 224 GATUNDU TEL: 0733-664554/0724099169/0203591318 MOTTO “Compete and Strive for Excellence”

TEACHERS REQUIRED The Board of Management, Kibiru Girls Sec. School wishes to employ teachers to teach the following subjects in any combination.

Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

Applicants should meet the following requirements: • B.ED DEGREE HOLDER OR • DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION Interested candidates who meet these qualifications should Submit their applications in their own handwriting accompanied by a detailed C.V, Telephone number, names and addresses of at least two referees, Copies of Academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to the institution by 16/04/2015.

Applications should be addressed to: The Secretary Board of Management Kibiru Girls Sec. School, P.O Box 224, GATUNDU Email address: kibirugirls@gmail.com

ON THURSDAY THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL 2015 AT 12.00 NOON OUTSIDE THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN THIKA TOWN All these parcels of land known as L.R NOS. THIKA/MUNICIPALITY BLOCK 21/153, 156 & 157 NEW JERUSALEM ESTATE, THIKA MUNICIPALITY, KIAMBU COUNTY registered in the name of LEO KARANJA NJOROGE c/o P.O Box 228-01030 Gatundu. The three (3) plots are adjoining and are situated approximately 800 meters off Kamagambo road, approximately 2.2 kms off Thika-Garissa Road, approximately 7 kms from Makongeni Shopping Centre, Gatuanyaga, Thika Municipality, Kiambu County. The plots are approximately 10 kms from Thika Town. Each parcel measures approximately 0.0800 hectares (0.1977 acres) and each plot is undeveloped. Each title is freehold interest and mains electricity is available for connection, water is from a borehole while drainage will be to a septic tank 3. PRIME AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY (8 ACRES) IN IGOJI, MERU COUNTY ON FRIDAY THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL 2015 AT 12.00 NOON OUTSIDE THE MAIN POST OFFICE IN MERU TOWN

All that parcel of land known as L.R NO. MOMBASA BLOCK XVII/797 STADIUM AREA ALONG WAJIR ROAD, MOMBASA CITY, MOMBASA COUNTY registered in the name of ABDULGADER SHARIFF SALEH ASSAFI g/t ABDULGADER SHARIFF SALEH, JAMAL SHARIFF SALEH & OMAR SHARIFF SALEH T/A JINGO TOURS & SAFARIS LTD c/o P.O Box 40115-80100 Mombasa. The property is situated in Stadium area of Mombasa Island. It is a corner plot at the junction of Jipe Street and Wajir road. Jipe Street is about 100 meters off Ronald Ngala Road. The subject property is near Vihar Krishna Place and Luhar Wadha Jamat School. It measures approximately 0.113 acres (0.046 hectares) and is developed with a five-storeyed block of residential units, a car shade and a sunken borehole. Ground floor: 2No. two-bedroomed flats first floor: 2No. three-bedroomed (master en suite) flats Second & Third floors: 2No. three-bedroomed (two en suite) flats on each floor Fourth floor: this consists of 3No. flats as follows- (i) a three-bedroom (two en suite) flat, (ii) a two-bedroomed (master en suite) flat and (iii) a one-bedroomed (en suite) flat. The title is leasehold interest for a term of 187 years w.e.f 01.01.1951 at a revisable annual ground rent of Kshs150. Mains water and electricity are connected to the property.

CONDITIONS OF SALE (1). All intending purchasers are requested to view the property and verify the details as these are not warranted by the auctioneers. (2). A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or banker’s cheque at the fall of the hammer. The balance will thereafter be payable within thirty (30) days to the chargee’s advocates.

A bidding deposit of Kshs 5million for property No. 1 and Kshs 1million for property No. 5 (by way of banker’s cheque) will be mandatory. Please note that failure to pay the balance by the confirmed purchaser will result in forfeiture of all deposits paid. (3). For all the aforementioned property, details of encumbrances including names addresses e.t.c. together with user and any other restrictions plus rates/rents payable will be made available on request at our offices. (4). Sale of the above property will be subject to reserve prices and land board consent if applicable. (5). Conditions of sale are available on request at our offices and viewing of property is possible during normal working hours by prior arrangements with ourselves.

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SIMPLE CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1.Any sacred or authoritative writing 7.The mixture of gases that we breathe 8.Upper limb in man 10.Internal or farthest within 12.District and town in S.W. Uganda 13.A spring with medicinal value 14.The upper part of an apron 16.Ethnic group living mainly in Lesotho southern Africa 18.To bedeck 20.Great expanse of salty water 21.Damp 22.A practicing beggar DOWN: 1.Wets through and through 2.A ballroom dance in duple time 3.A bucket 4.A projecting point as of a fork, etc.

5.A container for the ashes of the dead

SUDOKU YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION ACROSS: 1. Macabre 7. Outer 8. Refrain 10. Elf 11. Nape 13. Bus 14. Oner 16. Tin 18. Mintage 20. Shine 21. Retinue

6.The lug of a mug 9.Moving or acting in speed 11.The pick of a society 14.Western Kenyan county bordering Uganda 15.To brag 16.Produced an offspring

17.Prefix denoting against 18.Target 19.To possess

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DOWN: 1. Mare 2. Cuff 3. Boa 4. Ruins 5. Etna 6. Free 9. Elan 12. Prig 13. Brine 14. Oast 15. Emir 16. Tarn 17. Neve 19. Net

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

CODEWORD

COMPLEX CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 New student may be given that coat (6) 5 Powder in lotion or resin seen around a pit (8) 9 Male and one female by back of the depot for demonstration (13) 10 US city in desert with one personality (3,5) 11 Fox? Has got into hospital — bother! (6) 12 What’s near fire? It’s hot soil (6) 14 Castle quickly established by promontory (8) 16 Got reminder about remedial treatment (8) 19 A bishop in the present time seen as bigoted (6) 21 Verses of song in bars (6) 23 Attempts to get worker joining in songs (8) 25 English gentleman — bow-tie sort ’ere possibly (6,7) 26 Taunt directed at saints is uncalled for (8) 27 Author without much experience, we hear (6) DOWN 2 Servant goes after farm animal that’s run amok (7) 3 Like coal maybe, as material brought to surface (5) 4 Sort of course in Religious Education given to new student (9)

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION ACROSS

7 Gherkin 8 Rosette 10 Bucket shop 11 Newt 12 Chestnut 14 Deport 15 Forthcoming 19 Superb 20 Loophole 22 Spat 23 Grande Dame 25 Crucial 26 Massage

Each number in our Codeword grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. For example, today 17 represents N so fill in N every time the figure 17 appears. You have two letters in the control grid to start you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the list of alphabetical letters as you identify them.

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5 Discarded actors start to object very loudly (4,3) 6 Certainly not the most exciting tales (5) 7 Drug addict in sea ship (9) 8 Soldiers of Mons once coming to premature end, terribly (3-4) 13 Dog seen around Fleet Street area journalist rescued (9) 15 Evil girl and one almost good in musical event (9) 17 Artist having item of furniture that can be valued (7)

18 The infernal world has possession of rejects (7) 20 Two terms of cricket go on too long (7) 22 Horse let out after first hint of sunshine (5) 24 Miss maybe in hat crossing end of street (5)

1 Thought 2 Trek 3 Piston 4 Poppadum 5 Penny Pinch 6 Steward 9 White collar 13 Smokestack 16 Toboggan 17 Purport 18 Plumage 21 Old Hat 24 Dose

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

YOUR STARS AQUARIUS | JAN 21 - FEB 19 You may find that other are tetchy, stressed out and downright perverse. It is lucky that you are an independent person because that is exactly what you will need to be this 24- hour period if you are to avoid any serious trouble or conflict.

PISCES | FEB 20 - MAR 20 Sort out one small matter of domestic finances and then you will feel ready to take on anything.

The day will take you among a good many different people and even if you feel that you are going round in circles, you will still enjoy some of the scenery on the trip.

ARIES | MAR 21 - APR 20 If you feel uncertain, wrap yourself up in mystery. Everyone will be attracted by the aura of magic and not notice that you are questioning yourself about what you are doing and where

you are going. Nevertheless, you know that you must keep your eye firmly focussed on home, family or matters of the heart. .

TAURUS | APR 21 - MAY 20 Do not dig below the surface you need to be able to function with your usual speed and liveliness but your emotions will make you feel unsettled. However, you can at least enjoy stimulating conversation and the occasional adventurous friend who will help to boost your morale.

GEMINI | MAY 21 - JUNE 21 One minor muddle first thing this morning my have you going in the wrong direction, so try to get a grip. You may be feeling weighed down by too many demands at the moment, but it will only take one phone call from someone special to bounce you back to good form once more..

CANCER | JUN 22 - JULY 22 This is a very rare day indeed, as it is one when you may actually be able to appreciate your home comforts. Perhaps you have temporarily run out of nervous energy, and you need this time for replenishing it. Do not feel guilty about taking it easy.

LEO | JULY 23 - AUG 22 The stars will be in your chart devoted to routine work which may be well and truly stuck today. It would not be a good idea to push towards new horizons: instead backtrack, see what you have left unfinished.

VIRGO | AUG 23 - SEP 23 Today you need to step back decisively and to wind down in order to allow your battery to recharge. More than usual right now, the planets will rush you around like mad if you give them

their head, therefore, listen to your own still, small voice and if it tells you to relax then do just that LIBRA | SEP 24 - OCT 23 Always sharp of wit and occasionally of tongue too, you may feel inclined to speak first and think about it later. Try to grip your emotions firmly before critizing companions, even if they deserve it. You need to be cool, calm and hard working. However, remember that your energy is not limitless.

SCORPIO | OCT 24 - NOV 22 There could be a bit of a slog for a few weeks as you attempt to sort out confidential agreements and arrangements. You know you need to reorganize quite a bit before you will feel more secure. Nothing will happen instantly, so take the long-term view if you possibly can.

SAGITTARIUS | NOV 23 - DEC 21 You are full of confidence so get-up and go.

If you have been waiting for the right time to make an important move whether professional or personally that time has now arrived, so you must not let the glass grow under your feet.

CAPRICORN | DEC 22 - JAN 20 May be you are feeling just a touch vulnerable and in need of a helping hand. Be sure to ask for it as not everybody is sensitive to your needs.

You may be short-tempered, so the best thing you can do is to keep a stiff upper lip.

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5:00 Pambazuka Music 6:00 Power Breakfast 9:00 Afrosinema 11:30 Amor Bravio 12:30 Naswa 1:00 Live at 1 1:45 Afro- Sinema 4:00 Citizen Alasiri 4:10 Mseto East Africa 5:00 Pavitra Rishia 6:00 Carrossel 7:00 Citizen Nipashe 7:35 Tahidi High 8:05 La Malquerida 9:00 The Big Question 10:00 What Life Took From Me 11:00 Afrosinema 01:00 Citizen Late Night News 02:30 Afrosinema

KTN TV

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11:00 Tendereza 12:00 Hapa Kule 12:30 Junior 1:00 Newsdesk 1:30 Football Review 2:00 Afri-Screen 4:00 Mbiu ya KTN 4:30 The Ultimate Spiderman 5:00 Baseline 6:00 Tomorrow Belongs to Me 7:00 KTN Leo 7:30 Gavana 8:00 Steve Harvey 9:00 KTN Prime 10:05 E-Curve 11:00 The Diary 12:00 Football Review/CNN

EBRU AFRICA TV

7:00 Wimzies House 7:20 Tarchin and friends 7:45 Backyard Science 8:00 Africa This Morning 9:45 Ayna 10:30 Y-Connect 11:30 Sugar & Spice 1:00 Africa News In Brief 1:15 Table Talk 2:50 Plug N Play 2:15 World of Mysteries 3:00 Plug N

Play 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Africa In Brief 4:15 Boonie Bears 4:30 Caillou 4:40 Backyard Science 4:55 Y-Connect 5:50 Sugar & Spice 7:00 Ebru Magharibi 7:30 Mama Digital 8:00 Afro Beat 9:00 Ebru News 10:00 My Doctor 11:00 Afro Beat 11:30 Ebru Magharibi

K24 TV

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Mashinani 7.00 K24 Saa Moja 7.35 Almasi 8.05 Young Rich 9.00 K24 Evening Edition 10.00 Naijasinema 12.00 Al Jazeera

KBC TV

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A279 Notices REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAKURU ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT CASE NO. 47 OF 2015 Mary Wanjiru Mwangi …....................Plaintiff Versus Fredrick Mbui Wanjau…..........1st Defendant Samuel Burugu Mwangi…........2nd Defendant Adan adan Ibrahim …...............3rd Defendant Adan nura abass……................4th Defendant The registrar of lands, Naivasha..................... ..................................................5th Defendant Substituted service by advertisement Pursuant to order of court granted on 17/3/2015 To: Fredrick Mbui Wanjau P.O. Box 17, Muranga Take notice that a plaint and a notice of motion have been filed in the chief magistrate’s at Nakuru in environment and Land Court case No. 47 of 2015 in which you are named as 1st Defendant. Service of the summons upon you has been ordered by means of advertisement.

A copy of the Summons, the Plaint and Notice of Motion may be obtained from the court at the Nakuru High Court P.O. Box 61 Nakuru TAKE NOTICE that this suit has been fixed Mention on 1.7. 2015 AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless you enter an appearance within fifteen (15) days, the case will be heard in your absence.

DATED at NAKURU this 24th day of March 2015 MUGAMBI NGUTHARE & CO ADVOCATES FOR THE PLAINTIF DRAWN BY:MUGAMBI NGUTHARE & CO ADVOCATES MACHE PLAZA 2ND FLOOR, ROOM 30 P.O BOX 2942, NAKURU

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI COMMERCIAL AND ADMIRALTY DIVISION CIVIL SUIT NO. 151 OF 2015 “FAST TRACK” Credit Bank Limited …Plaintiff/Applicant -VersusInfusion Medicare (K) Limited..1st Defendant/Respondent Ashvin Kumar Chimanlal Doshi..2nd Defendant/Respondent Jayprakash Chimanlal Doshi..3RD Defendant/Respondent NOTICE (Substituted service by way of Advertisement under Order 5 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2010 Pursuant to the court Order given on 26th March, 2015 and issued on 27th March, 2015) TO:- 1. Ashwin Kumar Chimanlal Doshi, Nairobi.

2. Jayprakash Chimanlal Doshi, Nairobi.

TAKE NOTICE that the above mentioned suit by way of a Plaint dated 23rd March, 2015 together with a Notice of Motion Application and the Supporting Affidavit dated 23rd March, 2015 has been filed with summons being issued on the same on 31st March, 2015. Copies of the documents can be obtained from the Court or from the Plaintiff’s Advocates herein. YOU ARE HERBY THEREFORE REQUIRED within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of service hereof to enter an appearance in the said suit. Should you fail to enter an appearance within the time mentioned above, the Plaintiff may proceed with the suit and judgement may be given in your absence.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Notice of Motion Application dated 23rd March, 2015 shall be heard on 12th May, 2015 and that in default of your attendance on the said date and time, the court will proceed your absence notwithstanding.

Dated at Nairobi this 2nd day of April, 2015 MAINA & MAINA ADVOCATES FOR THE PLAINTIFF DRAWN BY: Maina & Maina Advocates, View Park Towers, 14th Floor, Wing A, Utalii Lane/Uhuru highway, P.O Box 2607-00200, Nairobi.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI COMMERCIAL AND ADMIRALTY DIVISION CIVIL SUIT NO. 157 OF 2015 “FAST TRACK” Credit Bank Limited...................Plaintiff -VERSUSC. Mehta & Company Limited..1st Defendant Ashvin Kumar Chimalal Doshi..2nd Defendant/Respondent Jayprakash Chimalal Doshi..3rd Defendant/Respondent NOTICE (Substituted service by way of Advertisement under Order 5 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Rules, 2010 Pursuant to the Court Order given on 27th March, 2015) TO:- 1. Ashwin Kumar Chimanlal Doshi, Nairobi.

2. Jayprakash Chimanlal Doshi, Nairobi.

TAKE NOTICE that the above mentioned suit by way of a Plaint dated 25th March, 2015 together with a Notice of Motion Application and the Supporting Affidavit dated 25th March, 2015 has been filed with summons being issued on the same on 31st March, 2015. Copies of the documents can be obtained from the Court or from the Plaintiff’s Advocates herein.

YOU ARE HERBY THEREFORE REQUIRED within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of service hereof to enter an appearance in the said suit. Should you fail to enter an appearance within the time mentioned above, the Plaintiff may proceed with the suit and judgement may be given in your absence.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Notice of Motion Application dated 23rd March, 2015 shall be heard on 6th May, 2015 and that in default of your attendance on the said date and time, the court will proceed your absence notwithstanding.

Dated at Nairobi this 2nd day of April, 2015 MAINA & MAINA ADVOCATES FOR THE PLAINTIFF DRAWN BY: Maina & Maina Advocates, View Park Towers, 14th Floor, Wing A, Utalii Lane/Uhuru highway, P.O Box 2607-00200, Nairobi.

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Joshua Apiyo Ong’any (Former-Ministry of Home Affairs) Which occurred on 28 th March 2015 at Milimani Hospital. Son of the late Zedekiah Ongany and Margaret Oluaga.

Husband of Jenipher Apiyo. Father of Everline (Spectre International) Irene, Roy (Meditec Systems Ltd), Meggy (CDC-KSM), Liz, Frida, Penina, Margaret and Juniour.

Brother of the late Caren, Jane, Rose. Step brother of Michael, George, Washington, Richard and James. Uncle of Vincent, Dancan and Lilian. Grandfather of Adriel, Edward and Favour. Father in law of Allan, Joseph, Ezekiel, Bernard, Ken and Yvonne.

Brother-in-law of the late Albert Oyatto, Late Japheth Oyatto, Charles Oyatto, Late Hon. Odongo Omamo, Gordon Obote (Maseno University) among others.

Joshua Apiyo Ong’any

There will be a fundraising today 7/4/2015 at Hot dishes restaurant next to Bruce House Nairobi from 5pm.

The cortege leaves the Agakhan hospital Mortuary Kisumu on 10th April 2015 for a church Service at St Phillips ACK-Tiengre. Burial will be on Saturday 11th April 2015 at his rural home; in Korando B Sub-location Kisumu.

In God!s Hands You Rest, in our hearts you live forever.

Rest in Peace Daddy”

Celebration of a long Life Well Lived It is with humble gratitude and acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Beatrice Njoki Ndung’u (Wakaindo), which occurred on 27th March, in her sleep at her home. Daughter of the late Wamanji wa Muru wa Mugwe and the late Njeri wa Muthondu.

Wife of the late Ex-Senior Chief Ndung’u wa Kagori. Co-wife of Margaret Wambui, the late Laura Wanjiku, late Hannah Kanuthu, late Nyanguku, late Jane Wairimu, late Joyce Njeri, late Mary Waithera.

Mother of Willis Gitau, Lucy Karanja, Herman Mburu, Jennifer Ndung’u-Karing’u, Sabina Ndung’u, Lucas Kaindo, the late Charles Wamanji and the late Augustine Kariuki.

Beatrice Njoki Ndung’u (Wakaindo) Born: 1914 - Died: 27/03/2015

Stepmother of Hon. George Mwicigi, Dr James Mburu, Joseph Kamau, Francis Kigia, Jeremiah Mburu, Patrick Njiiri,Angelica Waithaka, Justina Ndung’u among many others. Mother-in-law of Millycent Nyambura, Sabina Nyambura, J. B Karanja, Margaret Wambui, Peter Karing’u and Rahab Wambui. Grandmother of Martin Ndung’u (UK), Josephine Kirumba, among many others. Greatgrandmother of many.

Relatives and friends are meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements at All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday 31st, Wednesday 1st April, Tuesday 7th April and Wednesday 8th April at 5.30 p.m and at her home in Gaitegi, Gatanga daily from 4 pm.The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Thursday 9th April at 7am for service and burial at her home in Gaitegi Village, Gatanga, Muranga County at 11 am.

Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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DAILY NATION Tuesday April 7, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived

We regret to announce the demise of Zadock Obiero Odongo of Gem Kambare on 27th March 2015.

Husband of Mary Obiero, Father of Tom, Benard, the Late John, Everlyne, Evans, Miriam, Wilfrida and Daniel. Son of the late mama Jael Odongo and Andrea Odongo, Nephew of the late William Obiero,Oludhe McGoye and Jerusha Odera. Brother of Anyango Obiero, George MacGoye, Opiyo Obiero, Moses Odhiambo,Grace Atieno, and the late Nerea Odongo.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his Kisumu Nubian Estate resident and at his rural home.

Funds drive will be at All Saints Cathedral(Nairobi) and at ACK Parish,Canada Hall Kisumu on Wednesday,8th April at 5pm.

Cortege leaves Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mortuary on Friday, 10th April at 10.00am for a funeral service at ACK Shaurimoyo Parish (Canada Hall). The burial will be on Saturday 11th April at Gem Kambare starting at 10.00am.

For further details or M-Pesa Contributions please contact Ben Obiero 0722 421401 (Nairobi) and Tom Obiero 0721 871595 (Kisumu).

It is with great sorrow we announce the death of our beloved Lorna Georgina Hayanga, after a short illness.

Daughter of George & Lilly Adega and sister of Valerie Mukhunji Adega. Granddaughter of the Late Edward & Late Jane Adega, Benson & Jedidah Alumasa, Edwin & Dorcas Omindo.

Zadock Obiero Odongo

Death and Funeral Announcement

We regret to announce the death of Mama Priscah Mokeira Muro. Wife of late Julius Muro.

Co-wife. Of Grace Muro. Mother of Jane, jackline, Issabellah, Maximillah (Port Health) Mary, Matilda.

Step Mother of Nyangena, Hyline, Emily, Lilian Nyekemu among others. Grandmother of Judy, Sheila among others. Sister-in-law of Sanganyi, Monda, late Gekonge, late Jomo. Mother-in-law of Fedilis, Michael, Kepha, Rodgers among others, Chikorera, Jane Getembe, Charles Getembe, Joseph Atang’a, Ann Kemunto, Agnes Iteba, Sabiri Ochengo, Nicholas Nyasani, Selina Nyasani, Maria Nyambane, Mzee Mekenye, Mary Mekenye, Joyce Nyachae.

Funeral arrangements is on-going at her home at Ichuni, body at Crista Marian Mortuary.

Burial will be on Wednesday 8th April 2015.

Niece of Eric, Willis, Sam, Margaret, David, Churchhill, Allan, Peter, Patterson, Lilian, Late Moses, Late Josephine, Late Esther, Steve, Christine, Olivia, Jael and Gail. Cousin to many.

Lorna Georgina Hayanga 13-05-1987 - 31-03-2015

Funeral arrangements are being made at the family home. Burial will be held on Wednesday 8th April 2015 from 11.00am at Langata Cemetry, Nairobi.

May Jehovah remember her in the resurrection. John 5:28-29

Death and Funeral Announcement

Priscah Mokeira Muro

May God rest her in eternal glory

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the untimely death of Mr. Jackson K.Kuria which happened through a tragic road accident on Mombasa Road. He was an employee of Alcatel Lucent. Husband of Hannah Kuria of Central Bank of Kenya-Nairobi. Father of Sally Mugure (Strathmore University) and Stacy Wanjiru formerly of Loreto Convent-Valley road. Son of the late Gladys Mugure and a step-son of Zipporah Mwengwa. Brother to Maina, Catherine Kinori, Kamau, Ndirangu, the late Kariuki, Kaari Muguna, Charity, Phyllis, Kanja, Raria and Kathure. Son-in-law of Leah Wanjiru Muchira. Brother in-law of Murimi, Mugo, Kariuki, Wanjiku Mureithi and Sammy. Cousin of Jilda, Judy, Susan Weru, Flora, Gichohi, Waruciu amongst others. Uncle to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and burial arrangements at Holy Family Basilica Nairobi starting 5.30pm, at his home in valley View estate Nairobi, and at his farm in Kimahuri-Nyeri. There will be a requiem mass on Friday 10/4/2015 at St. Stephens A.C.K Church Jogoo road starting at 2.00pm.

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Ezekiel Kiptoo Yego on 2nd April 2015. Son of Mr. Sila Yego (Kapkechui) of University of Eldoret, the late Mary Yego and Hellen Yego. Loving Brother of Caroline Cheruto (Kuinet Secondary), Johnstone Kipkoskei, Thomas Kipchirchir (KCB) and Nowel Jebet (Unilever Tea Kenya). Grandson of the late Philemon and Rosa Murei, (Kapkechui), the late Kiprop, The late Peris and Miriam Bitok. Nephew of Eliseba Matutu (USA), the late Margaret Murei, Sarah Lelei, the late Truphosa Murei, the late Nerry Murei, Esther Murei of Githurai, Rev. Josephat Koskei (AIC Nazareth Mosoriot), Simeon Rop (Kabianga University, Thomas Kirwa (Chaplain Kapsabet Girls), Stella Too, Nelly Chumo among others. Cousin of Robert, Irene,Wilfred, Mary,The Malels among others. Brother in-law of Scola and Cherry. Uncle of Patch Osodo, John Kimutai and Neville Kipkemboi.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Referall Mortuary on Tuesday 7th April for prayers and overnight stay at Kabatu Farm Home in Moiben.

Burial will be on Wednesday 8th April 2015.

Ezekiel Kiptoo Yego

May The Lord Rest His soul in Eternal Peace. Amen 2nd Tim. 4: 7; I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race I have kept the faith

Jackson K. Kuria

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on 11/4/2015 at 8.00am and thereafter burial will take place at his farm in Kimahuri, Nyeri County.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

I am getting ready to go how am I doing it? I’m laying aside every weight and sin that does so easily beset me and and am getting ��������������������

Willie May Ford Smith

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing away of our beloved sister Josephine Loice Kagure Maina on 31st March 2015.

Daughter of Thomas Maina Thuo and Grace Wanjiru Maina. Sister of Lucy Nyambura, Maryanne Mukami and Steve Waweru, Nicholas Thuo and Irene Njeri. Aunt of Brian Maina, Bretta Wanjiru, Nicole Waweru, Shanice Wanjiru Keisha Nyambura, Kyla Waweru and Amy Kamene.

Josephine Loice Kagure Maina

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at the Family home in Buru Buru from 15/2/1977 - 31/3/2015 5.00 pm daily.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Thursday 9th April at 9.00 am.The funeral service and burial will be at the Family home in Nyakahura, Muranga County

Celebration of Life It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Geoffrey Kamau Muita which occurred on 27th March, 2015. Son of the late James Muita and the late Julia Muthoni Muita.

Beloved husband of the late Evangeline Kamau.

Brother of late Mwangi Muita, late Euticas Muthui, Berinice Nkuene M’Ikiugu, Meme Muita, late Wanjiru Isaka, Monica Mung’ori, Kinyua Muita, Ruth Wanja and the late Rosemary Gituma. Father of the late Gideon Gitonga, Joyce Mutua, David Muriithi, the late Lydia Olum, Nicholas Bundi, Lucy Kinyua and Faith Mwenda. Father-in-law of Dominic Mutua, Karen Muriithi, Philip Olum, Lydia Bundi, Kinyua Meme and Gregory Mwenda.

Grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Relatives and friends are meeting at Barclays Plaza Ground floor, Loita Street and at home in UrukuMeru for prayers and funeral arrangements on Tue 1929-27/03/2015 and Wed at 6.00pm.

The cortege leaves Nkubu Consolata Hospital mortuary on Friday 10th, April at 9.00am for a funeral service at Gitijiwe Methodist Church and burial at his home in Ikumbo Village, Uruku Location, Meru County.

Brother In Christ Geoffrey Kamau Muita

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race and I have remained faithful.” 2nd Tim 4:7

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DAILY NATION Tuesday April 7, 2015

Death and Funeral Announcement

Sorrowfully, we announce the death of the matriarch, Mrs Elizabeth W Kieya of Kihingo, Bibirion Ward, Kiambu County. A daughter of late Higo Giathi and Wairimu Higo; wife and co-wife of the late legendary, Mr Jackson Kieya Gathu and Alice Muthoni Kieya, respectively.

Until her death, she remained a loving mother of her children; the late Francis Wanyoike, Joseph Ndungu, Christopher Thairo, Jane Wairimu Njoroge, Sophia Wanjiku Ndungu, Florence Njambi Nganga, David Giathi, Anne Mweru and Prof Kieyah of KIPPRA. Also an endearing stepmother of Sister Gacambi, Peter Gaitho, Philemona Wanjiru Gathuru and the late Gladys Wanjiku, Boswell Gathu, Stephen Thiro, John Mwaniki, Joseph Gichuru. She is survived by many grand and great-grandchildren. She was a woman of great faith, who devotedly served her church, African Independent Pentecost Church of Africa (AIPCA), Ngarariga.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are being held daily in her farm in Kihingo Village. Also, Nairobi friends/relatives are meeting on 7/4/2015 and 8/4/3015 All Saint Cathedral Church from 5:30 pm.

The cortege will leave Upland Funeral Home on 9/4/2015 to AIPCA Ngarariga church where the funeral service will be conducted. Thereafter, the burial will take place the same day at her Kihingo farm.

Elizabeth W Kieya

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sudden death of Daniel Thuo Ng’ang’a of Gikomba Market through a fatal road accident on Saturday 4th April 2015. He hails from Githuya village, Ithiru location, Kandara Subcounty, Murang’a County. Son of the Late Samuel Ng’ang’a Ibutiti and Hannah Waithira Ng’ang’a.

Husband of Esther Njeri Thuo of Gikomba Market.

Father of Samuel Ng’ang’a and Mercy Waithira (both of Bethlehem Academy) and Alex Maina.

Son-in-law of Esther Wanjiru. Brother of Sarah Wairimu, Esther Wanjiru, Jacinta Njoki (Black & Beauty Industry), Elijah Mwangi, Eunice Muthoni, Isaac Kaniu (All of Gikomba Market), Jane Njeri and Beth Wambui (Gikomba Market). Brother-inlaw to Francis Kariuki, Andrew Mwangi (Mwande Investments), Stanley Mungai, Tabitha Wamere, Valentine Wanjiku. Nephew of B. M. Ibutiti, Erastus M. Danson among others. Friends and relatives will meet for prayers and funeral arrangements at Githuya village from 3 pm daily, his residence at Ruiru Toll Station from 4 pm daily, Accra Hotel, 3rd floor, Latema road from 5.00 pm daily The cortege will leave K.U (Kenyatta University) Funeral Home on Friday 10th April 2015 at 8.30 am. Funeral Service will be held at PCEA Githuya Church from 10.30 am. Interment will be at his home in Githuya village.

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away: May the name of the Lord be praised”. Job 1:21b

Daniel Thuo Ng’ang’a

Charity Njoki Githaiga 1967 - 2015

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Upways Hotel( next to Homeland) Thika Road from 5pm for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves KU Mortuary at 8.00am on 8th April 2015 for funeral and burial service at Ndonga Village, Sabasaba Murang’a County.

‘Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life and i will raise them up on the last day’(Jn 6;54)

Gone To Soon

Celebration of a life well lived

Eng. Joseph Mwakima Mbogho

Pauline Njeri Kimani

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will we announce the sudden departure through a tragic road accident of Eng. Joseph Mbogho, County Executive Committee Member, of Public Works, Roads & Infrastructure and formerly Water & Irrigation,Taita Taveta County on 3rd April 2015.

Son of the Late Jezrel Mbogho and Irene Wamachi of Mwachawaza Kishamba Location, Taita Taveta. Loving husband of Prudence Shambi. Adored father of Ethel Wamachi, Late Stephen Mwanyasi, Bill Mbogho, Pauline Wawasi and Mercy Wanjala. Grandfather of baby Ryan. Brother of Dowel & Rachel, Jimmieson & Constance, Darius & Angela, Donald & Miriam, Ethel & the Late Nyambu, Meshack & Grace, Sau & Mwachanya, Jackan & Jane, Joyce, Wakesho and Mwamburi. Brother in law of Mramba, Mwemba, Mwasingo, Mvoi, Mghana and Wachenje.

Friends & relatives will meet at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi and his rural home Shigharo village, Wundanyi today from 5.30 p.m. There will be a major fundraising on Wednesday 8th April 2015 at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi from 5.30 p.m. and also in Taita.

There will be a funeral service at NPC Valley Road at 8.00 a.m and thereafter proceed to Taita. Funeral service will be held on Saturday 11th April 2015 from 9.00 a.m. at Dawson Mwanyumba Stadium, Wundanyi followed by burial at his home in Shigharo.

For contribution Mpesa Nos. 0721-977501 or 0722-521294

Celebration of a life well Lived

Celebration of a life well lived It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely death of our beloved Charity Njoki Githaiga of Zimmerman which occurred on 29/3/15 after a short illness.

Loving wife of Charles Muchoki Muiruri. Daughter of the late Abigail Nyokabi and the late Joseph Githaiga.Daughter in law of Christine Wanjiku and the late Erastus Muiruri. Loving mother of Rose Muchoki (MGN Njung’e & Co), Abigael Nyokabi (Sudan), Valentine Muchoki (China), Brian Muchoki (Kagumo Secondary). Mother in-law of Francis Munge (Balcon Housing) and Zachary Mwangi (Businessman). Grandmother of Miles Muchoki and Francis Munge. Sister of Elizabeth Wairimu, Mary Wakarima, John Ndung’u, Joseph Kahiato, Beatrice Wanjiru, James Gachuhi and Geoffrey Njaga (Junior). Sister in-law of Frederick Njaramba, Reuben Mburu, Joyce Njoki, Paul Kanyugi, John Kibande, Catherine Wanjiru and many others.

We loved you Joseph but God loved you more. May the name of the Lord be praised Amen.

1921 - 02/04/2015

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of our beloved mum Pauline Njeri Kimani. Daughter of the late Bernard Ngugi and the late Wanjiru Ngugi.

Daughter-in-law of the late Tisiano Njoroge and the late MariaAngela Wanjiku.

Wife of the late Soltore Kimani. Mother of James Njoroge, the late Bernard Ngugi, Alice Waweru, Cecilia Itotia, the late Alice Kimani, the late Emily Kagiri, Captain (Rtd) J.C. Kimani, Ann Kimani, Dr. Monica Kimani and John Njenga. Mother-in-law of Tabitha Mukami, J.J. Waweru, Njonjo Itotia, the late Eng. Ibrahim K. Toro, Irene Kagendo and Rose Wangari. Sister of the late Gabriel, the late Raphael, Mugoiri, Njoki, the late Njeri, Wangari, Iruga and Nyakeru. She was auntie, grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her home, in Miumia “A” Githunguri, Kiambu county.

The cortege will leave Mukoe funeral home on Thursday 9th April, 2015 at 9.00am to proceed for requiem mass at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church Kambaa, starting at 11.30am, thereafter the burial will be at her home.

In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever

A Matriach Has Slept

Gogo Priscillah Jemeli Kositany slept peacefully in the Lord at the age of 93years, on 2nd April 2015. She was daughter of the late Arap Mursoi and the late Tapkurgoi.

Mama Dina Khaluhi Wanene We regret to announce the death of Mama Dina Khaluhi Wanene, beloved wife of Dr. George S. N. Wanene of Gikambura, Kikuyu. Daughter of Late Mzee Joel Itambo Khamadi and late Mama Zipporah Vunoro of Shinyalu, Kakamega. Sister of the late Hon. Jeremiah Murila, late Esther Ali, late Debla Madegwa, late Robai Andeka Rakama, Zablon Mulusa, Prof. Miriam Were, Ben Khamadi, Elizabeth Malesi Kinaro, Grace Ojiambo, Zippora Maina, Ludia Majimbo, late Thomas Amunya, Nathan Alukhava, Elphas Khamadi, Eliakim Khamadi, Sammy Khamadi. Mother of Livingstone Wanene, Elizabeth Wanjiru, Joel Khamadi ,Joseph Chege. Daughter in Law of late Livingstone Wanene and late Elizabeth Wanjiru Wanene. Sister In Law of late Joseph Wanene, Amos Wanene, Grace Njoki, Peninnah Njeri, Late Mellap Murila, Irene Mboone, Joyce Khayesi, Flora Mulusa, Susan Shihunwa, Violet, Mary Gorety, Humphreys Were, John Kinaro, Fred Ojiambo, Herman Maina, Anastas Majimbo Shikami, late Solomon Mudeheli. Mother in Law of Pauline Njoki, Bernard Osundwa, Lyidia Wanjiku, Rosemary Wairimu, Caroline, Anne, Beatrice, Catherine, Judy and Diana. Cousin of Lois Musina, late Ruben Muhanji, Clara Masitsa, late Peris Lutivini, Naomi, late Isaac Murila, Shilisia Amunya, Nathan Amunya, Laban Mutola, Harun Baraza, late Kalivola Shironje.

Auntie of Peter Wanene, Mercy Wanjiru, Dr. Bedan Gichanga, late Stephen Muthama, Andrew, Dr. Livinstone Wanene Gichanga, Joseph, late Paul Kihanya, Dinah Ingari, Beatrice Murila, Dr. Zipporah Ali, Dr. Patrick Khamadi,Rose Kubasu, Matayo Murila, Franky Rakama, Junior Ojiambo, Evaline Diang’a, Sandra Mwandighiri, Zina Ndavi, Moses Kasanda, Eng. Caleb Murila, Riziki Kinaro, Susan Murila, Felix Murumbutsa, Asidaga, Shippy, Mellaps, Nabwonya, Lina, Brenda, among many others.

Grand Mother of Dinah Khaluhi, George Njuguna, Mercy Muthoni, James Ngigi, Repher Anekeya, Lewis Macharia, Jason Wanene, Amos, Grace, Haki, Kibati, Josh,Talia,Mellaps, Fury Muhanji, Alican, Aden, Ifesa, Louis, Nyenzo, Sharon, Sunshine, Wellin, Kush, Peu, Khayesi, Georgie, Musavi, Shimene, Anna, Steves, Brian, among many others.

Burial service will be held at her Gikambura home on Thursday 9th of April 2015, starting 10.30 am.

“You Have Fought The Good Fight.You Have Finished The Race And Kept The Faith” 2nd Timothy 4:7

Loving wife of the late Mr Simeon Sawe Kositany. Sister of Mabungo, Christine Yego, the late Johanna Rugut, the late Kipketer Ng’isirei and the late Kipkenei Murei.

Loving mother of Edna Chepsiror, the late Ben Sawe, Truphena Seroney, the late Stephen Kositany, the late Nathaniel Koech, Nicholas Kositany, Alice Cheptoo Buckner, late Tito Sawe, Edward Kositany, Sammy Kositany and Caleb Kositany. In-law of Daniel Yama and Prisca Tororei. Mother in-law of late Stephen Chepsiror, the late Dinah Sawe, the late Barnaba Seroney, Jennifer Moi Kositany, Selina Koech, Josephine, Byron Buckner, Beatrice Sawe, Jane-Rose and Margaret.

She has 34 grand children, 40 great-grand children and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Friends and relatives will meet today Tuesday 7th April 2015 & there after hold a harambee on Wednesday 8th April 2015 at Weston Hotel from 6pm.

Priscillah Jemeli Kositany

The Eldoret meeting will be on Wednesday 8th and a harambee on Thursday 9th April 2015 at Sirikwa hotel from 6pm to finalize funeral arrangements .

Funeral service and burial will be on 18th April 2015 from 10am at Kabobo Farm Ziwa, Eldoret.

Gogo, you were truly the light and pillar of the family! We miss and love you.

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DAILY NATION Tuesday April 7, 2015

Celebration of a Life Well Lived

Death has occurred of our dear mother Mirriam Wangui Njore of Gakoe village, Gatundu North, Kiambu County, which occurred on 31st March 2015 at St. Mulumba Hospital. Loving wife of the late Njore Muoho, co-wife of late Wangari Njore and Muthoni Njore. Mother of Macharia Njore (Advocate Thika), Muiruri Njore (Former Director KTDA farmers), Late G Kamau Njore, Kimani Njore (Landless Thika), Wanjiru Mwangi (St. Mary Girls Thigio), Wairegi Njore (Accountant Thika), WAmbui Muruthi (Othaya), l Mwangi Njore. Mother-in-law of Peter Mwangi Kiiru, Paul Muruthi Mate, Agatha Wanjiku, Florence Njeri, Purity Wangari, Jane Wanjiru, Felister Kanyoni, Lillian Wangui and Grace Waithira. Grandmother and great grand mother of many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at her family home Gakoe (from 3 pm) and Macvast Hotel Thika from 7.00 pm.

Cortege leaves St. Mulumba Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 9.04.2015 at 8.30 a.m. followed by funeral service at her family home in Gakoe village.

“Dear Mama, life is pleasant, death is peaceful.

It’s the transition that’s troublesome. Rest in Peace”

Mirriam Wangui Njore

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Moreen Wambui Wambugu which occurred on Friday 3rd April 2015 after a short illness.

Wife of Isaac Wambugu Ngunjiri. Mother of Ithran Ngunjiri and Ilan Nyagah. Daughter of Stephen Busienei and the late Teresia Wanjiku. Sister of Nicholas Nyagah (Kariuki), Caro, Mercy and Isaac.

Daughter in law of Jackson Ngunjiri and Esther Ngunjiri. Sister in law of Irene Wangechi, Dennis Ndegwa, Joseph Wanjohi and Pauline Itumbi. Aunty to Dashon Mbui and Devante Muya.

Loving daughter of the late Kihoro Kamau and Rosmary Gachoki. She was mother of Rosemary Gochoki Memphis USA. Sister of John Kamau, James Kairu, Ann Muchiku, Kiarie and the late Samuel Kibe and Maureen Wangari. Aunt of Joyce Wangeci, Rosemary Gachoki, Samuel Mburu, Josiah Githinji, Erick Muigai and Edwin Mburu.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at 7:00 pm at their parent’s residence in Sunton Mugumo-ini (Kasarani).

The cortege leaves St. Francis hospital mortuary along Kasarani-Mwiki road on Thursday 9th April 2015 at 7:00am for the funeral service and burial at Nyeri, Gichira village after Kagumo Teachers college.

Moreen Wambui Wambugu

In God’s hands you rest as we wait the promised reunion in Heaven.

Till We Meet Again

We regret to announce sudden death of Richard Maina Mwangi (Msaba or R.M.) on 2/4/2015,formerly of KEBS Nairobi. Son of late Simon Mwangi Kuruma and Lilian Wachera of Munyu village, Gaturi Location, Murang’a County.

Beloved husband of Judy Mwangi (KRA – JKIA). Father of Joan Maina (JKUAT).

Brother of Kuruma, Rose Njuguna (mama Kamami), late Jane Wanjiku, Paul Githinju and Faith Muthoni. Cousin of Kuruma, Njuguna (Orphan Boy) Murang’a, John Thenya of Presidential Music Commission, Michael Kanyi of Nbi among others. Uncle to Simon Mwangi ,Lilian Wamweru, Kenneth Kamami of US, Simon Mwangi (Mwas) Burma market, Alex Mwangi among others. Son in-law to late Erastus Muriuki and Isabella Wambui (Msaba or R.M.) of Naro moru. Brother in-law to Johnson Gichohi of Forest Services and Carol Muriuki formerly of CBK Nbi among others.

Richard Maina Mwangi

Family and friend are meeting at Garden Square starting today from 5.00 p.m. daily until Saturday, his home in Syokimau and his parents home Munyu village for burial arrangements. The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on 14/4/2015 at 8.00 a.m. for burial at his parents’ home in Munyu.

(We give thanks to the Lord He is good and his love endures forever Amen Psalms 118-1)

Death Announcement It is with humble that we announce the sudden dismise of Apostle Jane Gathoni Mburu which occurred on 25 th March 2015 at st.Mary’s Hospital. She was the Apostle in Temple Foundation In Jesus Christ Church and Ministry, Zimmerman.

Friends and relatives are meeting dairy at 5.00 pm at Anntonios Grill opposite Cardinal Otunga Plaza, Zimmerman (church) and their home Ngeteti Githunguri sub county. Burial date will be announced later. Reach us on 0721955961 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,I have kept the faith. II Tim 4.7

Apostle Jane Gathoni Mburu

Death and Funeral Announcement Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries – State Department of Livestock

Death and Funeral Announcement We wish to announce the untimely passing on of Pamela Atieno Odhiambo formerly of Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries –Dept of Livestock, which occurred on 26/03/2015 at Nairobi West Hospital.

Daughter of the late Clement and Bethseba Onyango. Wife of Mr. Fredrick Odhiambo, mother of the late Linda Odhiambo, Juliet Akinyi and Bryon Otieno. Sister of Alice, Daniel, Rose, Lorrine, Jennifer, the late Eric, the late Dennis, Millicent, Gladys, Charles, and the late Margaret.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Antonio’s Restaurant and at her residence in Obama estate for funeral arrangements from 6:00pm and 8: 00pm respectively. There’ll be a fundraising (Harambee) on Wednesday 8th April 2015 at Railways Club and at her residence in Obama Estate. For those unable to attend the Harambee, kindly channel your contribution through Bryon of 0721997096 The cortege leaves Umash funeral home on 9/04/ 2015 for a funeral service at St. Stephen’s ACK Church Jogoo Rd at 2.p.m.

Burial will take place on 11/04/2015 at Kadianga, Nyakach District in Kisumu County.

Rest in peace Nyar Dan. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (2 Timothy 4:7)

Pamela Atieno Odhiambo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the sad demise of Wilfred Kihara Gachuna of Gachuna and Associates and Director Gatunguru Tea Factory on 3rd April 2015.

Son of the late Henry Gachuna and late Wanjeri Gachuna. Loving husband of Rose Wangari Gachuna of Thome Central cross.Father of Dr. Christine Wanjeri Bartex (Poland), Antony Gachuna and Ben Muita. Brother of Julia Mwangi (Kiruri), Late Joram Kirigi,Jane Wairimu Kamau (Gachogi), Late James Gachuna, Julius Githaiga, Nancy Ngumi (Kibutha), Rose Wangui, Joseph Kuria (University of Nairobi), Late Evan Kamau, late Patrick Gathima and others. Son in law of late Paul Muita, late Charity Waihuini and Gilbert Kagiri (Ihwa Tetu). In law of Captain John Murumbi and Loise Murambi.

Grandfather of Isa, Curtis, Ania and others.

Wilfred Kihara Gachuna 1950 - 3/4/2015

Meetings and Prayers are being held daily at Njoguini Hotel-Nairobi, at his home Thome Central cross and at his home Kiawambogo from 6pm.

The cortege will leave Kenyatta University Funeral home on Saturday 11th April 2015 at 7.00am. Funeral service will be held at Kiawambogo Secondary School playground beginning 10am, followed by burial at his home in Kiawambogo Village, Rwathia location, Muranga County.

2nd Timothy 4:7 1 have fought the good fight, I have finished the race , I have kept the faith.

Celebration of a Life Well Lived

Celebration of a life well lived

Mzee Maurice Wamalwa Nang’ole

Gideon Kabutu Mwobobia, HSC

Born: 28th November 1937 - Died: 28th March 2015

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved father, Mzee Maurice Wamalwa Nang’ole, a renowned teacher, farmer and former chairman of Nzoia County Council Kitale, after a long illness bravely borne.

Beloved son of the late Mzee Nicasio Nang’ole and the late Mama Maryanne Mulongo, Kukhu Josephine, Veronica, Grace and Timnah of Kamusinde, Kimilili-Bungoma County. Loving husband of the late Mama Ann Winjila, Mama Mildred Wanja, Mama Beatrice Walukaya and the late Mama Anne Wanjiru. Loving father of the late Nasurutia, the Late Joseph, the late Emmanuel, Oscar, Maryanne, Felician, the late Mary, John, Micheal, Ferdinard, Martin, Pamela, Patricia, Christine ,Scholastic ,the late Boniface, Carolyne, Emma, Everlyne, Lucy, Samuel, Eddah, Elizabeth, the late Matayo, Edith, Irene, Leonard, Andrew, Mathias, Aineah, Jacinta, the late Geoffrey, David and Alfred.

Nephew of Kuka Patrick and Athnas of the Batukuika- Baluleti Clan, the late Nabwana, the late Petro of Bayemba clan among others. Brother of Sister Marie Therese of Kisii Carmel, Catholic Diocese , the late Maricela, Getrude, Antonina, late Gregory, Emmanuel, Francisca, Anne, Fred, the late Charles, Gerald, Mary, Leonard, Richard and the entire Nang’ole family. Grand father of Emmanuel, Stephen, Ann, Susan and others. Uncle of the late Pauline, Kent, Tom, Carol, John, Gerald and others.

There will be a meeting today, Tuesday 7th April 2015, from 5 pm for prayers and funeral arrangements at Nairobi Railway’s club. A requiem mass will be in Nairobi on Wednesday 8th April, 2015, 9 a.m at the Don Bosco, Upper Hill Catholic Church.The body leaves Nairobi at 10 a.m on the 8th April for Kitale, for an overnight stay at his Zea farm. On Thursday the body leaves for Soysambu Farm; (Tongaren) and thereafter to Matunda Farm (Kiminini) for an overnight stay. On Friday there shall be a requim mass at the Kiminini Catholic Church.at 9 am. Burial will be held on 11th April 2015 from 9 a.m at his Kiminini Farm.

Dad, you were the icon of peace and love amongst us, may your spirit live with us forever.

1935 – 2015

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to heavenly glory of our brother in Christ, Gideon Kabutu Mwobobia on 2nd April, 2015, at the Nairobi Hospital.

Son of the late Ibrahim M’Murungi (Kabwi) and the late Sarah Ibrahim. Beloved husband of Jennifer Nkirote Mwobobia.

Loving father of Lucy and Mogens Mechta (Denmark), Joy and James Aperetum (Kitale), Makena and Dr. Joel Muthuri, Dickson and Janerose Gitobu, Job & late Mukiri Mutuma, and the late JohnKen Kinoti. Son-in-law of late Ibrahim and the late Mariam M’Inoti. Brother of John and Marion Kirimi, Jeremia and Esther Murithi, Late Harriet and George Murungi, Jacob and Janice Mwirigi, Eng. Erastus and Eunice Mwongera, Alice and Charles Mitine, late Esther and late Musa Ngaru, Daniel and late Karimi Gitonga, and Nkirote and Rutere. Brother-in-law of late Stella and the late Japheth Muriuki, Zipporah and Fredrick Karani, Tabitha and late Isaiah Kimainu, Rose and Prof Japhet Magambo, Ayub and Harriet Kirimi, Daniel and late Karimi Murithi, Isaiah and Rosemary Kinyua, Florence and Prof Jotham Micheni, Gitonga and Carol and Jennifer and Rev. Steven Kinoti. Cherished grandfather of Sarah and Greg, David, Sharon, Isaac, Grace, Dr. Nturibi and Charity, Mwongera and Sheila, Pauline and Nick, Pamela, Koome, Sandra, Mark, Kathambi,Valerie and Vanessa. Great grandfather of Livia, Mutugi, Nkatha, Joshua and Muthomi. Adored uncle of many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his residence in Mwanika village, Kithoka, Meru County starting at 4pm., All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi and Meru Safari Hotel, Meru from Tuesday April 07, 2015 from 5pm.

The cottage arrives in Meru on Friday 10th and viewing of the body will take place from 3.00 to 4.00pm. at the Meru Funeral home on the same day.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday 11th at MCK Mwanika at 9:30am and thereafter burial at the family cemetery.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)

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WORLD RUGBY SEVENS | KRU clings onto hope

Relay teams for camp ahead of national trials

Tough Samoa, SA, New Zealand await Kenya 7s Still smarting from poor run in Tokyo and Hong Kong, Ochieng’s men face tougher test in Glasgow

BY AYUMBA AYODI

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till smarting from dismal performance at the Hong Kong and Tokyo legs of the World Rugby Sevens Series, Kenya Sevens have been handed a tough pool ‘B’ at the Glasgow Sevens.

Kenya Sevens will face series leaders South Africa in the penultimate leg of the Series on May 9 to 10.

South were the losing finalists in Tokyo. Pool ‘B’ also has third-ranked New Zealand and Samoa, who are place ninth in the Series.

Kenya Sevens dropped one place to 13th with 33 points even as Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) clarified that the team is in no danger of being relegated. Only one team from the 15 current will be dropped for the 2015/2016 season.

As things look, Japan, who are placed 15th with 17 points, are headed for relegation. Eight points separate Japan and 14th-placed Portugal.

Kenya Sevens performed poorly to only get four points from the last two legs in Hong Kong and Tokyo.

They won Shield in Hong Kong before reaching Shield semi-final in Tokyo.

In Tokyo, Kenya Sevens started strongly against Mike Friday’s USA, handing them a 27-5 defeat. However, things turned awful with Kenya losing 0-26 to South Africa and 10-26 to Canada to drop to Bowl. Kenya then

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lost to Australia 5-14 in Bowl quarterfinals and 12-17 to Argentina in the Shield semis to emerge with only a win from Tokyo against USA. It’s that dismal show that head coach Felix Ochieng has to address if he has to continue with his job. The team’s overall show in defence and attacks has been wanting as Ochieng gambled with fielding, resting the team that beat USA against South Africa.

“We didn’t perform well as we expected hence there is a lot of work to do moving forward,” said skipper Andrew Amonde. “We need to be clinical in our defence and attacks.

We have also been losing possession easily.”

After claiming a first title in more than two years with victory in Tokyo, England are top seeds and head pool ‘A’. England will face France, Australia (the side they eclipsed in the standings after victory in Tokyo to occupy the fourth spot in the race for Olympic qualification) and the 2015-16 series new core side Russia.

Fiji, four points behind the Blitzboks in the standings with two rounds remaining, will face hosts Scotland, Wales and Portugal in pool ‘C’, while Canada await Japan, USA and Argentina in pool ‘D’.

We didn’t perform well as we expected and there’s a lot of work to do moving forward.

We need to be clinical in defence and attack”

KAZUHIRO NOGI | AFP

Kenya’s Collins Injera celebrates his try against the US at the Tokyo Sevens on Saturday. Kenya won the match 27-5.

Andrew Amonde, Kenya captain

Doping-plagued Russia names Borzakovsky as athletics head coach Moscow Former Olympic 800m champion Yury Borzakovsky was yesterday named head coach of the Russian athletics team with the goal of preparing for the Rio Olympics in 2016 in the wake of a damaging doping scandal.

The 33-year-old Borzakovsky, who ended his career in January, has acted as interim coach since February 6

RUGBY Pakistan will play two Tests, three one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match on their month-long tour of Bangladesh starting later this month, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said yesterday.

after Valentin Maslakov stepped down following a rash of positive doping tests involving top Russian athletes.

Appointment

“We have information that Borzakovsky was appointed as the new head coach of the country’s athletics squad,” the R-Sport news agency quoted Mikhail Butov, the secretary general of the Russian Athletics Fed-

ULINZI STARS EDGE BANDARI

2-0 Ulinzi’s win over Bandari FC yesterday in the Kenyan Premier League matches

eration, as saying yesterday.

Borzakovsky, who claimed Olympic gold in 2004 as well as two world silvers and two bronze medals between 2003-11, said in an interview last week that there would “be no radical changes in the team’s programme for the 2016 Olympics preparations”.

“Our main goal is to prepare the team’s current leaders and those who took a break after the 2012 Games

for the Olympics in Rio in the best possible way.”

Russia has been accused of using widespread doping in sport and is under investigation by track and field’s governing body, the IAAF, and the World Anti-Doping Agency.

It claimed a notable scalp last month when Russian Athletics Federation chief Valentin Balakhnichev resigned, bringing to an end his 24year reign. (AFP)

RUGBY

SWIMMING

Munster snap up All Black Francis Saili

Magnussen fourth fastest in Australia

Twice-capped New Zealand utility back Francis Saili yesterday signed a two-year deal with Irish province Munster in a further blow to the All Blacks ahead of this year’s World Cup.

Kyle Chalmers and defending champion Cameron McEvoy helped consign dual world champion James Magnussen to fourth place in qualifying for the 100m freestyle final at the Australian world championships trials yesterday.

Saili, who made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in 2013, will move to the province later this year from the Auckland Blues after the completion of his 2015 contractual commitments.

McEvoy topped the time sheets with 48.60 seconds, while Chalmers qualified second fastest for the final in 48.89 seconds, under his own 100m national 16 year age record.

Athletics Kenya has selected 80 athletes that will attend a training camp starting tomorrow at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi, ahead of the national relay trials.

The invited athletes have been requested to report at Milele Hotel South C, Nairobi this evening for a camp that will run for two days.

Head coach Sammy Rono said the training camp is aimed at sharpening the athletes’ technical skills relating to relays in preparation for Friday’s national trials.

The athletes have been split into teams based on various disciplines such as 4x100 metres, 4x200m, 4x400, 4x800m and medley relay that features 400m, 800m, 1,200m and 1,600m.

At the national trials, Kenya will select her squad for the World Relay Championships planned for May 1-2 in Nassau, Bahamas. AK has lived up to its threat of locking out from the trials athletes who missed the national series. Those locked out include World and Commonwealth Games 800m champion Eunice Sum and 4x800m runners Janeth Jepkosgei and Agatha Jeruto.

Olympic champion and world 800m record holder David Rudisha will get a direct entry to the trials after performing well in two meets in Sydney and Melbourne, winning in 1:45.01 and 1:44.94 respectively last month.

“We just can’t slot in those who skipped the series. We don’t know how fit they are,” said Rono.

World 1,500m champion Asbel Kiprop will run 800m in team A that has Abednego Chesebe (1,200m), Moses Kertich (200m) and Commonwealth Games 1,500m silver medalist Ronald Kwemoi (1600m).

SQUADS: Medley Relay: Men: Team A: Abednego Chesebe (1200), Moses kertich (400m), Asbel Kiprop (800m), Ronald Kwemoi (1600m). Team B: Timothy Cheruiyot (1200m), Nicholas Bett (400m), Benard Kipyegon (800m), Benard Katui (1600m). Women: Team A: Selah Jepleting (1200m), Joyce Zakari (400m), Sylvia Chesebe (800m), Virginia Nyambura (1600m). Team B: Caroline Chepkemoi (1200m), Vivian Chelangat (400m), Penina Wangari (800m), Beatrice Chepkoech (1600m) 4x 800m: Men: Team A: Alfred Kipketer, Nicholas Kiplangat, Jeremiah Mutai, Timothy Kiptum. Team B: Ferguson Rotich, Jackson Kivuva, Jonathan Kitilit, Cornelius Kiplangat. Women: Team A: Annet Mwanzi, Sheila Chesang, Eglay Nalianya, Sylvia Cherop. Team B: Purity Cherotich, Jacinta Wamwea, Miriam Chepkirui, Hilda Jepkemoi 4x400m: Men: Team A: Alfas Kishoyan, Boniface Mweresa, Alex Sampao, Michaloe Makan. Team B: Joseph Phogisio, Thomas Musembi, Raymond Kibet, Jared Momanyi. Women: Team A: Jacinta shikanda, Francisca Koki, Emily Cherotich, Veronica Mutua. Team B: Catherine Nandi, Maureen Jelagat, Florence Wasike, Sandra Chepkoech 4x200m: Men: Team A: Mike Mokamba, Pius Muya, Duncan Ngaru, Geoffrey Kiprotich Team B: Boniface Kakai, Gideon Baraza, Elisha Yego, Collins Omae. Women: Team A: Millicent Ndoro, Eunice Kadogo, Hellen Syombua, Fresha Mwangi. Team B: Damaris Imbogo, Mary Tanui, Joan Cherono, Jean Simiyu.

4x100m: Men: Team A: Mark Otieno, Michael Ngugi, Brian Gatura, Pater Makupa. Team B: Carl Lewis, Simon Kamaru, Charles Wamwea, Gilbert Otieno. Women: Team A: Diana Musonje, Monica Zaphania, Damaris Mbula, Diana Khaemba Team B: Jentrix Nelima, Vera Lorei, Caroline Waiganjo, Nice Salantoi.

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Clippers dispatch Lakers to record 56th loss in NBA season Los Angeles Blake Griffin bagged 18 points and Chris Paul chipped in with 15 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers crushed the hapless Los Angeles Lakers 10678 on Sunday.

DeAndre Jordan finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds and four steals for the Clippers, who never trailed against the Lakers and led by as many as 43 points.

Wesley Johnson had 16 points for the Lakers, whose downward spiral

continues as they set a franchise record with their 56th loss of the NBA season.

106-78 Clippers’ victory over Lakers in their NBA match on Sunday in Los Angeles

Matt Barnes helped pace the Clipper attack with 14 points, while J.J. Redick and Hedo Turkoglu added 12 points apiece in the rout.

Mwanwhile, Paul George stood out in his much-anticipated return to Indiana, scoring 13 points in under 15 minutes of playing time as the Pacers routed the Miami Heat 112-89 on Sunday night.

The playoff hungry Pacers welcomed back with open arms George who missed the first 76 games of the season after breaking his right leg in August in a gruesome accident while

GOLF | Event prelude attracts 64 professionals

CHRIS OMOLLO | NATION

Mumias Golf Club’s Dismas Indiza watches the fairway before tee off from 10th tee during their third round of Jamii PGK Pro-Am masters tournament on March 26 at the Muthaiga Club.

Kenya Open gets underway with Pro-Am contest Indiza, Snow among 11 local pros drawn for today’s action at the Karen Country Club

BY LARRY NGALA

@LarryNgala lngala@ke.nationmedia.com

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t least half of the field in this year’s Barclays Kenya Open will be in action at the par-72 Karen Country Club course today from 11am.

A total of 64 professionals, including 11 locals, are drawn to play in today’s Coca-Cola sponsored Pro-Am which officially tees off the 2015 Barclays Kenya Open week.

The event not only offers an opportunity for the pros to make some little money prior to the main open championship whose first round is set for Thursday, but also offers the players a chance to test the par-72 Karen course in a competitive atmosphere.

Unlike the previous Pro-ams where a pro played with two amateurs, today’s event will feature two pros and two amateur partners.

The 11 local pros who will be in action today are Dismas Indiza and Greg Snow who were the only pros to carry the Kenyan flag to the last day during last year’s event at the same venue.

Other pros drawn to play

Others drawn at Karen are David Wakhu, David Odhiambo, John Wangai, Brian Njoroge, Riz Charania, Nelson Mudanyi, James Karanja, Nicholas Rokoine and Simon Ngige.

The long-hitting Indiza will be partnered by Karen lady golfer Wambui Darner while Snow will team up with former Muthaiga Golf Club chairman

playing for the US national team.

“Welcoming me back into the game was probably the greatest moment that I’ve had. It was so hard to not get caught up in the moment,” said George, whose arrival comes just in time for the playoff stretch run.

George was initially not expected back this NBA season.

The all-star forward sped up his recovery in time to rejoin an Indiana club that is sitting one game behind Boston for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

(AFP)

Selest Kilinda. Kisumu-based Odhiambo will play with Muchemi Wambugu while Mudanyi has been drawn with Nation Media Group Human Resources director David Kiambi.

Today’s Pro-Am also features Uganda’s Deo Akope and Nigeria’s Andrew Odoh who entered through the Sunshine Tour.

Odoh will play with Oghuma Bennedict while Akope is with Mark Karobia. The second Pro-Am which is being sponsored by the Kenya Open title sponsors Barclays will take place tomorrow where the remaining pros will also have a chance of testing the course.

This year’s Kenya Open is the first event in the 2015 European Challenge Tour series following the cancellation of the Madeira Islands Open in Portugal last month.

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GROWING FIELD

Two more Kenyans get the greenlight

A huge contingent of 684 pupils and 108 teachers are expected to arrive in Voi today in readiness for the Kenya Primary Schools Association (KPSSA) Coast region games which start tomorrow.

According to KPSSA Mombasa County chairman, Evans Mwachia,

lngala@ke.nationmedia.com Defending champions and hosts Royal Nairobi retained the 91-yearold Tannahill Shield despite going down to their arch-rivals Muthaiga in the final round at the par-72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club course at the weekend.

Playing against Muthaiga and Karen in the final which attracted a big crowd, Royal, who needed only eight points to win, beat Karen 7-1 but lost 6-2 to Muthaiga to collect nine points. Royal had a grand total of 48 points and retained the Shield by five points this time from hot-firing Sigona Golf Club team.

“This year we were prepared since we knew were the target of every team, being the defending champions,” said team manager and resident professional Charan Thethy.

“Our strategy was to stay ahead of the pack and we managed to do exactly that,” he added.

Club captain Bernard Kiraithe said he was overwhelmed with the victory.

“It is always the dream of an elected captain at Royal to win the Tannahill Shield which is the club’s premier tournament.

We came with the mentality of champions and it worked for us.

We are very excited for retaining the trophy,” Kiraithe said.

It was however a tough final round particularly in their match against Muthaiga who won three matches as Royal picked up two points through the pair of Jay

Bernard Kiraithe, Royal Nairobi Golf Club captain

Two of the four Kenyan reserve players who had been kept on stand-by will finally be in the starting list of this year’s Barclays Kenya Open at Karen Country on Thursday.

The two reserves - David Opati who is the assistant pro at Windsor Golf Club and Royal Nairobi’s Hesbon Kutwa - were included in the entry list at the weekend following the withdrawal of four players from the European Challenge Tour.

According to the tournament’s director Patrick Obath, the four - Phys Enoch from Celtic Manor in Wales, England’s Toby Tree, Brinson Paolini (USA) and Scotland’s Ross Kellett withdrew for personal reasons.

the categories of competition include football, netball, volleyball and handball for boys and girls.

Voi Secondary School and Voi Stadium have been chosen as the venues for this year’s edition of the annual games.

“We’ve selected our best teams to make sure we win most of the events this year as well as retaining the boys’ football title,” said Mwachia

BY LARRY NGALA

We came with the mentality of champions and it worked for us.

We are very excited for retaining the trophy”

Big entry for Coast region primary school championships

BY ABDULRAHMAN SHERIFF

Royal keep the Tannahill Shield title

who confirmed having his Mombasa County teams in training camp since Sunday.

Overall winners

Teams that will participate in the games are drawn from Kilifi County, who were last year’s overall winners, hosts Taita Taveta, Kwale, Tana River, Mombasa and Lamu. Last year, Kilifi County won the boys’

and girls’ netball and volleyball titles as well as the boys’ handball crown, while Taita Taveta won the girls’ handball title. The games are organised by KPSSA Coast region to select Coast teams that will represent the region at the national primary school games that are scheduled to be held in Machakos from April 13.

Lamu hosted last year’s games in Mpeketoni.

Sandhu and Quram Bhatti.

Royal managed to over power Karen with Sandhu and Bhatti registered the biggest victory, an 8-7 against Ricky Kianga and Anthony Everard.

Royal’s top pair of Kenneth Bollo and Kevin Juma, who won all their matches in the four rounds, beat Greg Stevens and Jimmy Scott 3-2. Bo Ciera the playing captain and youngster Joshua Ichangi later won 2-up against Sunny Mangat and Clive Davis.

The team of Mugambi Murwithania and Joseah Kogo halved with Duncan Kamau and Anthony Murage. Sigona on the other hand, beat Windsor 8-0 but lost to Western 5-3 to finish in second place with a total of 43, just one point better than Western who also beat Windsor 6-2.

Despite beating both Royal and Karen 6-2 each for 12 points in the final, Muthaiga, who have dominated the Tannahill Shield sponsored for the third year running by Coca-Cola, tied in fourth place with Limuru on 33 points.

Mombasa, perhaps the team to watch in the coming years, halved with Vet Lab (4-4) but lost to Limuru 6-2 for six points and a total of 31 to finish sixth.

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Unbeaten Warriors top men’s basketball league CHRIS OMOLLO | NATION

Zetech’s Joshua Kisali dribbles past Equity Bank players on Sunday at Nyayo.

BY CAXTON APOLLO aayienga@yahoo.co.uk

Six-time champions Ulinzi Warriors kept a clean record in three outings with a 71-61 victory over Lions in the Kenya Basketball Federation men’s basketball league.

The victory saw Warriors, who last won the title in 2006, claim the league summit with six points.

Ulinzi failed to win a seventh title last year, losing 3-2 to champions KPA in the best-of-five series play-offs final. Warriors opened the season with a 64-53 win over USIUA Tigers before beating Umoja 77-68.

Thunder, who had their worst season last year where they failed to make the eight-team postseason play-offs, have bounced back strongly in the new season. Secondplaced Thunder, with

four points in the league, have won two matches and lost one. They beat Co-op Bank 60-55 and KAA 5947 but went down 64-53 to Warriors.

Last year’s play-offs semi-finalists USIU Tigers recovered to beat Mennonites 98-52 and stay third with three points.

Newly-promoted Zetech University sounded an early warning to their opponents after beating Nairobi Aviation 68-52.

Women’s champions USIU’s Flames lead by four points from two consecutive victories.

The varsity students, who lifted their first league title after beating reigning champions KPA 3-1 in the play-offs final, defeated Ulinzi Blades 66-45 before demolishing Oryx 90-28. Blades, who beat hosts Western Delight on Saturday, are second with three points.

VOLLEYBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS | Jepng’etich, Wanja win accolades

Ahly floor Pipeline in final Kenyan champions fall to polished Egyptians in tough decider at Cairo

BY CELLESTINE OLILO colilo@ke.nationmedia.com

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enya Pipeline were denied an eighth continental volleyball title by hosts Al Ahly who beat them 3-1 in the final of the African Volleyball Club championships in Cairo on Sunday.

Ruth Jepng’etich and Kenyan international Janet Wanja however took individual accolades as they were voted the best spiker and best setter respectively by the Confederation of African Volleyball.

Egypt’s Al Ahly easily swept aside Pipeline 25-16 in the first set to gain an early advantage in the entertaining match at Cairo’s October Hall.

Center blocker Mariam Metwally who was voted the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, was a constant pain in the neck for the Kenyan girls, deliver-

We matched the opponents and lost by very small margins in three sets. It was a game that could have gone either way” Kasuja Onyonyi, Pipeline official

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Kenya Pipeline’s Ruth Jepng’etich celebrates during a past match in Nairobi. Jepng’etich was voted the best spiker at Africa women’s volleyball club championships at ended on Sunday in Cairo, Egypt.

ing killer blocks and accurate serves.

She accounted for a good 23 points for her team. Pipeline tied the match in the second set, thanks to left attacker Monica Biama who produced 14 points for a 25-23 victory.

In the third set, Pipeline employed a good combination of pace and skill while their opponents relied on their lethal wing attackers.

Metwally was unrelenting in her palm stinging spikes as Ahly led 6-2 at the first technical time-out called by coach Japheth Munala. Upon resumption, Nahla Sameh and Metwally were both instrumental for Al Ahly who went on to seal the third set 25-20.

In the make-or-break fourth set, Triza Atuka and Ruth Jepng’etich produced quick spikes as Pipeline took a 16-15 lead at the first technical time-out. But Ahly quickly put their act together to wrap up the set 28-26 for a 3-1 victory in a contest that lasted 111 minutes.

Kenya Pipeline’s head of delegation Kasuja Onyonyi expressed his disappointment at not winning the match but showered praise on the girls for gallant effort throughout the competition.

“We matched the opponents and lost by very small margins in three sets. It was a game that could have gone either way,” he said.

Carthage of Tunisia finished third after overcoming El Shams of Egypt 3-2 (25-17, 31-29, 20-25, 17-25, 16-14) in the play-offs.

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KENYAN PREMIER LEAGUE | Hosts humbled

Touring Ulinzi gun down poor Bandari

BRIEFLY MILAN

Juve’s Marchisio back for Fiorentina Cup tie Claudio Marchisio is back from injury for Juventus as they bid to overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit to Fiorentina in the second-leg of the Italian Cup semi-final.

The Italy international midfielder has been sidelined with a knee injury, but is back in training ahead of today’s tie in Florence. “Marchisio is doing fine, he’s available and today we’ll assess whether he’s match fit or not. The few days of rest have helped him,” said Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri.

JO’BURG

Pain for Nigerian, South African clubs

LABAN WALLOGA | NATION

Bandari’s David King’atua (second, left) dribbles past Ulinzi players yesterday during their KPL match at the Mbaraki Sports ground. Ulinzi won 2-0.

Makwata, Wamalwa goals gift the soldiers crucial points in well-attended match in Mombasa

Oliver Rutto’s cross from deep inside to fire home.

Striker Oscar Wamalwa made it 2-0 in the 69th minute with a bicycle-kick after Bandari goalkeeper Wilson Obungu failed to punch high ball from 18 yards.

BY ABDULRAHMAN SHERIFF

There match was played under heavy security as police officers and Kenya Defence Forces personnel surrounded the venue.

Bandari supporters turned up in great numbers to support their team but returned home disappointed at the end of the day.

Ulinzi’s substitute Kevin Amwayi came close to adding a third in the 77th minute but his volley went wide.

The visitors who started the match as underdogs because of the Bandari’s position in the table, came back strongly as the game progresses. Bandari were seeking a victory that would have put them a point over the current leaders Western Stima.

The home team had the first scoring opportunity in the fourth minute when Humphrey Okoti dribbled his way past Ulinzi defender Geoffrey Kokoyo and sent a fine cross through but George Abege’s powerful shot was parried out for an abortive corner

by Ulinzi goalkeeper James Saruni.

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andari’s bid to return to the top of the Kenya Premier League (KPL) standing after 24 hours yesterday came a cropper when they fell 2-0 to Ulinzi Stars in a well-attended Kenyan Premier League match at the Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa.

Dangerman John Makwata gave the visitors the lead in the 56th minute through a ground shot after the striker had controlled

2-0 Ulinzi’s victory over Bandari FC yesterday in their Kenyan Premier League at Mbaraki Sports Club

Heavy security

Nakuru All Stars finally come to life

BY CELLESTINE OLILO

MADRID

Valecano up next for free-scoring Madrid Real Madrid continue their pursuit of Barcelona in the La Liga title race away to Rayo Vallecano tomorrow fresh from a 9-1 thrashing of Granada.

Cristiano Ronaldo registered a five-goal haul for the first time in his distinguished career as Madrid bounced back from losing a potentially-decisive clash against Barcelona before the international break.

Moreover, coach Carlo Ancelotti has almost a fully fit squad to choose from for the first time in five months with centre-back Pepe the only doubt for the trip across Madrid. Playmaker Isco is available for Madrid.

PARIS

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Promoted Nakuru All Stars got their first win in this season’s Kenyan Premier League after four attempts when they beat Sony Sugar 1-0 at the weekend.

All Stars were reinstated in the league one month before the start of the top flight competition at the height of a protracted dispute between KPL Limited and Football Kenya Federation, and were immediately written off by pundits.

But coach Peter Okidi stuck to his line-up all in four successive defeats, and it was Boniface Akenga’s goal that finally powered them to victory on Sunday. Okidi said it was sweet relief to finally break the jinx, adding that

A disastrous weekend for Nigerian and South African clubs in the CAF Champions League ended with all four representatives eliminated at the last-32 stage. Nigerians Kano Pillars fell to Moroccans Moghreb Tetouan despite a 2-1 second-leg victory through a late Rabiu Ali goal.

Two-time champions Enyimba clung to a 1-0 first-leg lead against Egyptians Smouha in Mediterranean port Alexandria until five minutes from time. But relentless pressure on a Nigerian outfit reduced to 10 men by the red-carding of Kingsley Sokari told as they conceded two late goals.

PSG hit Marseille to reclaim Ligue 1 summit

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Sofapaka’s Felly Mulumba helps an injured Western Stima opponent during their KPL match on Sunday in Kisumu. the real task is to ensure consistency.

But Nairobi City Stars are still chasing their first win after their fifth successive loss against Mathare United on Sunday.

Giants AFC Leopards and Tusker FC dropped two

points each after playing to 1-1 and 2-2 draws against Thika United and Chemelil Sugar respectively.

The result saw Tusker coach Francis Kimanzi fail to address the media after the match, instead hurrying off the field in silence.

Paris Saint-Germain must now be considered favourites to win a third consecutive Ligue 1 title after coming from behind to beat fierce enemies Marseille 3-2 in ‘Le Classique’ at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.

Marseille held a 2-1 lead at the interval thanks to Andre-Pierre Gignac’s brace either side of a Blaise Matuidi beauty, but two goals in the first six minutes of the second half swung the match decisively in the capital club’s favour.

Marquinhos equalised and then Jeremy Morel’s own goal in the 51st minute allowed PSG to claim a seventh straight win against OM in all competitions to move back to the top of the table.

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Struggling Dortmund target Europa place via cup success Berlin Borussia Dortmund aim to win this season’s German Cup to keep alive their hopes of European competition next season ahead of today’s quarterfinal against Hoffenheim.

Dortmund host Hoffenheim while Wolfsburg are home to Freiburg on Tuesday, then holders Bayern are at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday as second-division Arminia Bielefeld host Borussia Moenchengladbach in the rounds only non-Bundesliga tie.

Borussia’s 1-0 league defeat at home

to Bayern on Saturday left them tenth in the table and effectively ended their hopes of a fifth year in the Champions League next season.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are now 15 points from qualifying with a top four finish following a dire set of results earlier in the season which left them bottom of the Bundesliga in February.

But the 2012 German Cup winners could yet claim a Europa League berth, either by winning this year’s final at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium or a top six finish in the Bundesliga

table.

“The cup game is now very important for us. Going to Berlin is still a

The cup game is now very important for us. Going to Berlin is still a major goal for the season” Michael Zorc, Dortmund’s director of sport

major goal for the season,” said Dortmund’s director of sport Michael Zorc.

“And although it is still far away, it is of course a way to get back into international competition.”

Dortmund have to rediscover their scoring touch at home after failing to claim a single goal in any of their last three games at Borussia’s Westfalenstadion in all competitions.

“We can give ourselves a big boost for the rest of the season with a good result and performance against Hoffenheim,” said Germany midfielder Sven Bender. (AFP)

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE | Black Cats face Crystal Palace on Saturday at the Stadium of Light

Defoe winner delights Advocaat Sunderland coach says his star player’s wonder-strike in win over Newcastle good for battle against relegation Sunderland

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ick Advocaat thinks Jermain Defoe’s wonder-strike in the Wear-Tyne derby could give Sunderland the perfect boost to keep Premier League football at the Stadium of Light next season.

Head coach Advocaat claimed his first win since taking over until the end of the season from Gus Poyet courtesy of Defoe’s stunning 22-yard volley in the final minute of the first half against Newcastle United.

The 32-year-old striker’s brilliant winner lifted the Black Cats up to 15th and three points clear of the relegation zone with seven matches remaining.

Defoe watched striking partner Steven Fletcher’s flick on drop invitingly for him before he displayed astonishing technique to power a dipping volley into Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul’s top left corner.

Advocaat, whose side face Crystal Palace this Saturday at the Stadium of Light, said: “Jermain gets paid for scoring goals. It’s just a first win for me. We had to win today, there was a lot of pressure on the team. I had the feeling when we arrived on the bus with the way the fans treated us, I felt it was something special. This helps us in our aim to be outside the bottom there on May 24.

“I said to Steven Fletcher, ‘it’s time to do something now’. I said to Defoe ‘do I have to say something to you’? He said ‘no, I know what I need to do’. So I’m taking credit for the goal. I’m not sure if the players will be able to celebrate, they’re all tired in there.”

While Defoe’s moment of magic earned Sunderland a fifth straight vic-

tory over Newcastle for the first time, the bigger picture was that it has given Advocaat a greater chance of leading the club to top-flight survival.

The former Holland coach said: “It was a well deserved win, and I was proud of the team. It was a brilliant goal, we had good opportunities to get some more goals and give us some breathing space, but it wasn’t to be. We know we have still three home games to go and we have to get those points there. From tomorrow we start concentrating on Crystal Palace.”

Newcastle struggled to deal with Sunderland in the first half, hardly making an impact in the opposition half. The Magpies, who have now lost four league matches in a row, are still nine points above the bottom three.

But head coach John Carver, who hopes to stay in the job beyond this season, was far from happy about his side’s display even though they could have clinched a point in the end had Spanish forward Ayoze Perez found the target with a volley from six yards. Carver, whose side travel to Liverpool on April 13, said: “We have to look over our shoulder, we’re down to the bare bones and we have to think where the next point is going to come from. Some players can’t handle the pressure of these games, let’s be honest about it. (AFP)

It was a well deserved win, and I was proud of the team. It was a brilliant goal, we had good opportunities to get some more goals and give us some breathing space”

IAN MACNICOL | AFP

Sunderland’s coach Dick Advocaat gestures during their English Premier League match against Newcastle United at The Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Dick Advocaat, Sunderland coach

Prince Ali vows end to Blatter’s choking hold on Fifa London FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin Al Hussein accused Sepp Blatter of turning the presidency into a personal fiefdom as he unveiled his manifesto for the role yesterday.

Ali, FIFA vice-president for Asia, told AFP in a phone call from Cairo, where he is attending the Confederation of African Football congress, that an unfair system of patronage had taken root under Blatter.

“National associations have to feel

that it’s not a matter of an executive president going and supporting national associations on an ad hoc basis, but that they have their rights, they own this association and that they should get the support they need across the board in a case-by-case fashion,” said the Jordanian royal.

Ali, Dutch football federation chief Michel van Praag and former Portugal winger Luis Figo are all vying to unseat 79-year-old Blatter, who will seek a fifth term in office in the May 29 election in Zurich.

Ali’s manifesto contains several

National associations have to feel it’s not a matter of an executive president going and supporting national associations on an ad hoc basis, but that they have their rights...”

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, Fifa presidential candidate

thinly veiled swipes at Blatter, including claims national associations have become dependent on his “personal approval” and a charge that World Cup revenues have been distributed “at the whim of the FIFA president”.

He also warns that “drastic action” is required to restore the world governing body’s credibility following corruption allegations over the decision to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar respectively. When he launched his campaign in February, Ali spoke of a “culture of intimidation” within FIFA. (AFP)

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Each ward representative received Sh312,339 in allowances per month instead of Sh124,800 set by pay commission

500,000

Amount, in shillings, each MCA receives in salaries and allowances per month

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BY COPPERFIELD LAGAT clagat@ke.nationmedia.com

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embers of the Uasin Gishu County Assembly exceeded the ceiling set for monthly sitting allowances by three times, the salaries commission has said.

In a report released on Sunday, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission said each MCA from the devolved unit walks away with an average of Sh312,339 in sitting allowances each month.

The figure is nearly three times the Sh124,800 monthly sitting allowance ceiling set by the commission.

Each MCA ends up earning about Sh500,000 in salaries and allowances a month.

Using public funds

According to the report, each MCA earned this amount on average in the first six months of last year.

In Eldoret Town, residents condemned the MCAs for using public funds to enrich themselves.

“This is unacceptable. It’s sad that the people we elected to represent us are thinking of how to fatten their

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Mr Dan Misijiro, a trader in Eldoret Town, yesterday displays documents requiring him to pay an extra Sh2,550 before he is issued with a business permit. He has already paid Sh7,200. Businesspeople have cried foul over the additional charge.

Residents condemned MCAs for using public funds to enrich themselves. pockets,” said Mr Josephat Lelei, a resident.

Mr Lelei said it was wrong for the assembly members to defy regulations set by the commission, which was constitutionally established.

Cord’s Uasin Gishu chairman, Mr Kipkorir Menjo, said the MCAs were being unfair to the public as they were pocketing cash that would have been spent on roads, among other projects.

He said the gap between the poor and the rich would continue to widen as long as such selfish leaders were in power.

“If we have such leaders, we cannot meet the development agenda.

This is money from taxpayers. The poor will continue sinking down the poverty trench if such people remain in leadership,” said Mr Menjo.

Mr Michael Muge, a trader, said President Uhuru Kenyatta should bring the war on corruption to the grassroots.

“The President is busy fighting corruption in the national government.

There is need to spread the drive to counties because some leaders are tarnishing the name of devolution by robbing the public of cash,” said

If we have such leaders, we cannot meet the development agenda.

This is money from taxpayers” Kipkorir Menjo, ODM’s Uasin Gishu chairman

Mr Muge. The report puts members of the Migori County Assembly as the second highest spenders after those in Uasin Gishu.

In Migori, each MCA took home Sh185,792 in monthly sitting allowances. Each MCA in Trans Nzoia received Sh178,168, Homa Bay (Sh165,120) and Bungoma (Sh154,700).

The controller of budget said 13 county assemblies that defied the salaries commission’s guidelines on allowances would be investigated.

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Girl on a mission Lendsey Achudi turned down impressive job offers at Facebook and Google to chase her dream of offering cybersecurity solutions back home. Inside, her chance meeting with Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg, and why she was such a huge catch for Kenyan security bosses

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Girl who turned down job offers at Facebook and Google in favour of homeland security

could get to Seoul, she was told, was to take a flight to Bangkok and spend a few hours lounging at the airport there before boarding a connecting flight to Seoul. It sounded perfect despite the layover, which she thought would be a little too long.

“As I was waiting for my flight, I got a call from one of my friends,” Lendsey, a dark, diminutive and outgoing young woman who describes herself as “a girl from Teso” and “the daughter of a school teacher”, told DN2 in a recent interview.

While still a student of International Relations and French at Rochester, she had expressed interest in working for Facebook. That August 2013 day when her friend called her, it was to inform her that Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer and author of the acclaimed book, Lean In, would be in Bangkok.

Lean In, which has sold millions of copies, e n co u ra ge s women not to give up their career

At the time of her interview with us a few weeks ago, Lendsey Achudi was in the process of setting up a security consultancy firm in Nairobi. Unknown to her, in just a few days she would be interviewed for a job as a cybersecurity consultant with the Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of the National Government, a position that would see her put her private dreams on hold to take up a public appointment

BY NG’ANG’A MBUGUA

@NgangaMbugua jmbugua@ke.nationmedia.com

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endsey Achudi has always dreamt of a career in technology or cybersecurity fields, and has been involved in organising international forums where issues of technology and entrepreneurship are discussed.

About a year after successfully organising one such meeting — the African Youth Assembly whose theme was leveraging the contributions made by African youth in technology and entrepreneurship, in July 2013 — Lendsey and her team of two others were invited by Korean government officials to help them organise something almost similar in Seoul.

If everything had gone according to plan, the then 23-year-old who was completing her studies at the University of Rochester in the US would have taken a direct flight from Nairobi to Seoul. But, as fate would have it, this was not to be. Whereas her team made it, she missed her flight.

Lendsey, a frequent flier who has been to 27 countries, was not fazed by the setback.

As a person used to international travel, missing the occasional flight came with the territory. She called Kenya Airways to reschedule. The only other way she

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dreams for motherhood, and instead to find a way to balance the two without being bogged down by guilt or a sense of inadequacy.

When Lendsey told her friend that she would be transiting through the city, her friend surprised her even more. There was a chance that both Sheryl and Lendsey would be at the airport at the same time.

Although this meant that Lendsey, who had applied for a job thrice at Facebook without success, would be within a walking distance from Sheryl, their chances of meeting were diminished because one would be in the business lounge while the other would be with the ordinary travelers in the expansive hallways. But Lendsey’s friend was determined to ensure the two met.

And that, to cut a long story short, was how Lendsey met Sheryl, thanks to a missed flight and a dose of serendipity.

By then, she had read Sheryl’s best-selling book, to the point of memorising some lines. When Lendsey found herself in Sheryl’s presence, she pitched for a job, reeling off her accomplishments, including her two degrees and her stint as an intern at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

“In your book, you asked: ‘What would you do if you were not afraid?’” Lendsey told Sheryl. “Well, I would ask for a job at Facebook.”

Sheryl did not have many words for her.

“We will be in touch,” the COO had said. It was almost an anti-climax for Lendsey.

In Kenyan parlance, when a potential employer says “we will be in touch” it is a polite way of saying “sorry, but we have no job for you at the moment”.

Given her Kenyan background, that was the message Lendsey took with her when she ended her brief meeting with Sheryl, who has been described as among the most influential women in the world.

So, on she travelled to Seoul, where her team conducted the youth meeting. Then she flew back to the US, where she was living at the time, the matter of her informal job interview forgotten.

Then one day, about a month after meeting Sheryl, she got mail inviting her for a formal interview at Facebook. She was then taken to Menlo Park in California, the company’s headquarters, to interact with staff and gauge whether she would fit in.

As a rule, before one can be hired by the social media company, one has to spend time with the staff to measure their mutual compatibility.

One can miss out on a job if co-workers say they are not comfortable with a candidate.

This, however, was not the case with Lendsey. She got along well with the staff and even had a salary in the bag, the equivalent of Sh10 million a year.

However, life is not a straight line, as Francis Imbuga says through one of his characters in the play Betrayal in the City. Before Lendsey could sign on the dotted line, she was offered an almost similar job at Google headquarters in Mountain View, also in California.

There was a catch, however: though Google was offering her a slightly higher salary, they wanted her to make a commitment well in advance of the time she had been asked by Facebook.

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LENDSEY ACHUDI’S NEW NUT TO CRACK: TELLER MACHINE THAT SPILLED OUT CASH AND OTHER CYBERWORRIES IN LATE 2013, an ATM in Kiev, Ukraine, started dispensing cash at seemingly random times of day. No one had put in a card, or touched a button. Cameras showed that the piles of money had been swept up by customers who appeared lucky to be there at the right moment.

But when a Russian cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky Lab, was called to investigate, it discovered that the errant machine was the least of the bank’s problems.

The bank’s internal computers, used by employees who process daily transfers and conduct bookkeeping, had been penetrated by malware that allowed cybercriminals to record their every move.

The malicious software lurked for months, sending back video feeds and images that told a criminal group — including Russians, Chinese and Europeans — how the bank conducted its daily routines, according to the investigators.

Then the group impersonated bank officers, not only turning on various cash machines, but also transferring millions of dollars from banks in Russia, Japan, Switzerland, the United States and the Netherlands into dummy accounts set up in other countries.

In a report to be published in February this year, Kaspersky Lab says the scope of this attack on more than 100 banks and other financial institutions in 30 nations could make it one of the largest bank thefts ever — and one conducted without the usual signs of robbery.

The Moscow-based firm says that because of nondisclosure agreements with the banks that were hit, it cannot name them. Kaspersky Lab says it has seen evidence of $300 million (Sh28 billion) in theft from clients and believes the total

could be triple that. But that projection is impossible to verify because the thefts were limited to $10 million (Sh900 million) per transaction, although some banks were hit several times. In many cases the hauls were more modest, presumably to avoid setting off alarms.

The majority of the targets were in Russia, but many were in Japan, the United States and Europe.

No bank has come forward acknowledging the theft, and the silence around

the investigation appears motivated in part by the reluctance of banks to concede that their systems were so easily penetrated, and in part by the fact that the attacks appear to be continuing.

In many ways, this hack began like any other. The cybercriminals sent their victims infected emails — a news clip or message that appeared to come from a colleague — as bait. When the bank employees clicked on the email, they inadvertently downloaded malicious code.

That allowed the hackers to crawl across a bank’s network until they found employees who administered the cash transfer systems or remotely connected ATMs. Then, Kaspersky’s investigators said, the thieves installed a RAT— remote access tool — that could capture video and screenshots of the employees’ computers.

“The goal was to mimic their activities,” said Sergey Golovanov, who conducted the inquiry for Kaspersky Lab. “That way, everything would look like a normal, eve-

ryday transaction,” he said in a telephone interview from Russia.

The attackers took great pains to learn each bank’s particular system, while they set up fake accounts at banks in the United States and China that could serve as the destination for transfers. Two people briefed on the investigation said the accounts were set up at JP Morgan Chase and the Agricultural Bank of China.

Neither bank returned requests for comment. (NYT)

FYI

According to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Kenya loses Sh2 billion to cyberfraud each year.

Besides fraud, other cybercrimes include cyberterrorism, hacking, child pornography, identity theft, cyberstalking and malicious software

From facing page: Lendsey Achudi at Nation Centre, Nairobi last week; at the United Nations headquarters in New York; and on her graduation day at the University of Rochester in the US in 2014.

In the fullness of time, however, Lendsey decided to forego both offers and... well… return to Kenya, the land of her birth.

“I still get a lot of flak for that decision,” says Lendsey, who studied International Relations in the hope of becoming a diplomat, but who, in the course of her studies, decided to change course and immerse herself in security matters; which is what brought her back home in the first place.

She believes that cybersecurity is going to play an important role in international relations and global security in the next two or three decades. And she wants to make a contribution in that time.

Armed with a grant worth $50,000 (Sh4.6 million) from an American venture capitalist fund and her own savings, and egged on by her mentors — Jonathan Burdick (her former dean at Rochester) and Ani and Mark Gabrellian, (a New York business couple) she decided to register a security consultancy in Kenya, which she did in October 2014.

My mentors told me that if I have to succeed with security consultancy, I have to work with the government. There is need to educate Kenyans that cybersecurity goes beyond monitoring hate speech.

Lendsey Achuda on why she opted to work with the government in the field of cybersecurity

At the time of her interview with us, she was in the process of setting up the establishment as well chasing a second grant that would set her on the path she had always dreamed of.

Unknown to her, in just a few weeks, she would be interviewed for a job as a cybersecurity consultant with the

Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of the National Government, a position that would see her put her private dreams on hold to take up a public appointment.

“My mentors told me that if I have to succeed with security consultancy, I have to work with the government,” she said, explaining why she was involved in talks with top security officials to find out in what ways she could contribute to greater cybersecurity in Kenya at a time when the country was experiencing numerous threats, ranging from cyberfraud in banks to foreigners operating on the fringes of the law, such as the group of Chinese suspects now facing trial for electronic fraud targeting international financial institutions, and who were operating from Runda, Nairobi.

“There is need to educate Kenyans that cybersecurity goes beyond monitoring hate speech,” says Lendsey, who is worried at the narrow perception of electronic security and the lack of laws that define cybercrimes and a legal regime to enforce cybersecurity.

According two scholars, Henry Osborn Quarshie of the Regent University College of Science and Technology in Ghana and Alexander Martin-Odoom of the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, in 2011 alone, banks in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia, lost $245 million to cyberfraud. They recommended that for African countries to successfully combat cybercrime, there is need for greater co-ordination between various institutions, including the government, education institutions and other stakeholders. There is also need for developing countries to learn from the experiences of their more developed counterparts. This could partly explain the introduction of chip technology in ATM cards in recent months. The scholars also called for better protection of computer systems, especially for banks. An independent study conducted in Kenya one year ago found that only three banks had secure systems.

In an article published by the EastAfrican in January 2014, the Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Keriako Tobiko, said Kenya was in the process of forming a special team to fight cybercrime. This was part of a regionwide strategy as countries responded to the threats posed by cyberfraud. Mr Tobiko said his office would also push for a review of laws on cybersecurity.

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Pneumonia in children The symptoms of pneumonia could be mistaken for a common cold with fever, coughing a difficulty in breathing.

Older children may complain of chest pains while younger children will seem lethargic and unable to eat properly

BY DR TOROOTI MWIRIGI nation@askadoc.co.ke

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neumonia is a respiratory infection that involves the lungs.

Normally, in a healthy person tiny air sacs in the lungs known as alveoli get filled with fresh air during breathing. However, an infection causes the alveoli to be filled with fluid and pus causing difficulty in breathing and reduced oxygen supply to the body tissues.

Pneumonia begins after inhaling germs such as viruses and bacteria into the lungs. A child can to develop pneumonia from an episode of the flu or common cold. According to Dr Anne Irungu, a Paediatric Chest Specialist, a child may experience around three to six episodes of colds and flu’s that usually clear with minimal or no treatment at all.

However, 20 per cent of these cases may become more serious and develop into pneumonia. Children whose immunity has been suppressed due to infections like HIV/AIDS are likely to develop more severe disease and are at higher risk of dying from pneumonia.

Dear doc, How can I tell that my child is having pneumonia and not just a common cold?

Thanks, Linda.

Dear Linda, Usually, a child with pneumonia may initially show symptoms similar to those of common cold. Generally, a child with pneumonia may present with symptoms such as fever, a cough which may be accompanied by production of mucous (phlegm) from the lungs, rapid breathing or difficulty in breathing.

In older children, chest pain may be present.

Chest pain may be worsened by

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breathing in or coughing. Infants and younger children will have these symptoms and in addition, they may appear dull, lethargic — they may appear to have little or no energy at all— fussy, and are unable to feed properly.

If your child has these symptoms, it is good to consult a doctor immediately so that accurate diagnosis can be made.

While some cases are usually mild, others may be severe.

Dear doc, My niece was recently diagnosed with pneumonia. We stay in a climate that is warm.

What could have caused the illness?

Concerned Aunt.

Dear Concerned Aunt, Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by viruses such as influenza and bacteria like pneumococcus. There also exist other types of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. These infections are airborne and can occur at any season of the year. Contrary to popular belief, cold air is not a cause of pneumonia,

The most important form of prevention is ensuring your child receives their primary vaccinations. This confers immunity against pertussis and pneumococcus that are among the known causes of pneumonia,” Dr Tooroti Mwirigi

but during the cold season certain viral infections like influenza peak and can cause pneumonia. Spending more time together in an enclosed place, such as crowded matatus can encourage the bacteria that cause pneumonia to spread more easily from one person to another.

Regular exercise and Vitamin D supplements may help prevent injurious falls Exercise and vitamin D supplements may help prevent injurious falls in older adults, a randomised trial found.

Finnish researchers recruited 409 women ages 70 to 80 who were living at home. They randomly assigned them to one of four groups: a placebo without exercise, daily vitamin D supplements without exercise, placebo with exercise, and vitamin D supplements with exercise. The exercises, done regularly over two years, concentrated on balance, weight bearing, strength and agility. The study is online at JAMA Internal Medicine.

Neither vitamin D supplements nor exercise reduced the number of falls. But compared with the placebo without exercise group, those who took vitamin D alone were 16 percent less likely to be injured in a fall; the placebo and exercise group were 54 per cent less likely to be injured; and those who exercised and took supplements were 62 per cent less likely to be hurt. The authors suggest that physical conditioning and vitamin D increase bone density, which could help prevent injury.

“It’s important to develop muscle power, because without muscle power, you can’t have good balance,” said the lead author, Kirsti Uusi-Rasi, a senior researcher at the UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research. As for vitamin D supplements, she said, “If you have low levels, supplements are important, but if you have sufficient levels, more is not better.”

Dear doc, How is pneumonia spread in children and how can it be prevented?

Ska. Dear Ska, The bacteria and viruses responsible for causing pneumonia are present in the nose and throat of a person who is infected. The disease can be easily spread when a person who is infected sneezes or coughs on a healthy child, shares utensils like cups and plates, or when a healthy child comes into contact with things like handkerchiefs or wash towels used by a sick person.

The most important form of prevention is ensuring your child receives their primary vaccinations. This confers immunity against pertussis and pneumococcus that are among the known causes of pneumonia. Keep the child away from persons with flu and colds and encourage the child and anyone in contact with the infection to wash hands frequently with soap and water to avoid spread of germs.

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Understanding the human respiratory system Each time you breathe in, different parts of the body such as the respiratory system work in unison to ensure that the oxygen you inhale is taken to where it is needed. The respiratory system plays a key role of supplying body cells with oxygen needed for body’s metabolic functions.

This process is achieved through the act of respiration or breathing, which is the exchange of gases, inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, a waste gas.

To achieve respiration, several organs are involved. These include the nose, mouth, windpipe, diaphragm and the lungs. The act of breathing usually begins at the mouth and nose. Though most breathing occurs via the nasal cavity, the oral cavity can at times substitute or supplement the functions of the nasal cavity whenever there is a need.

Air enters into the mouth or nose, and then moves down the rear of the throat and into the trachea (windpipe), a long tube that goes into the chest cavity. The trachea gives a clear air passage whereby the air enters and leaves the lungs. In addition, trachea also helps filter inhaled air. The trachea then splits into airways known as bronchial tubes, which lead straight to the lungs.

In order for the lungs to work properly, the bronchial tubes need to remain open during the process of breathing in and out. In addition, there should be no inflammation or any unusual or excessive secretion of mucus in the bronchial tubes.

As the bronchial tubes goes through

If you have an adult who smokes cigarettes in the family, encourage them to quit the habit.

This is because smokers e carry more pathogens in their pharynx and are therefore more infectious to young children. In addition, ensure that the child is getting a well-balanced diet for good nutrition, essential for boosting the child’s natural immune system and also helps shorten the duration of the illness if the child falls sick.

Dear doc, What is the importance of pneumonia vaccine and how does it work?

Maundu.

Dear Maundu,

the lungs, they further split into tiny airways referred to as bronchioles.

These bronchioles end in small air sacs known as alveoli. The body normally has millions of alveoli. Enclosing the alveoli is a group of small blood vessels known as capillaries. At this point, the air that has been inhaled travels via the walls of the alveoli and then right into the blood via the capillaries.

Once the blood has absorbed oxygen, it leaves the lungs and carries the oxygen to the heart where it is pumped throughout the body to supply oxygen to the cells of the body organs

The pneumonia vaccine is against bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).

Pneumococcus is known to cause severe infections affecting the brain, the lung, the ear and throat. These infections can cause long-term complications or death.

Groups that are more vulnerable to these infections are children below two years, older people (65 years and above), and people who have underlying medical problems that affect their immunity such as diabetes and cancer.

The pneumococcal vaccine is given in order to boost your natural immunity against pneumococcus. The pneumococcal conjugate

and tissues. As the body cells utilise oxygen, carbon dioxide is also being produced and taken in into the blood.

This carbon dioxide is then transported by the blood back to the lungs and gotten rid off from the blood when a person exhales.

The process of breathing is facilitated by a muscle called the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscle located beneath the lungs. Breathing occurs when the diaphragm contracts and relaxes. When one inhales the air, this muscle usually contracts downward and forms a space which allows the lung to expand and let in oxygen rich air. When breathing out, the diaphragm relaxes up and pushes the lung letting the air out.

Usually, the respiratory system has mechanisms in place to keep harmful substances from getting into the lungs.

Lining the nose are tiny hairs known as cilia which work by filtering large particles. These hairs are also present along the airway and move about to ensure that the airway remains clean.

However, when harmful substances are inhaled, for example smoke from a cigarette, the cilia fail to work correctly hence causing respiratory problems such as bronchitis.

The bronchial tubes and the windpipe are lined with cells that secrete mucous which keeps the airways moist and helps stop viruses, bacteria, allergens, dust, as well as other harmful substances from getting into the lungs. Any impurities that manage to get into the deepest part of the lungs can be pushed up by mucous and are either swallowed or coughed out.

vaccine (PCV) is given to children less than 2 years of age as part of Kenya extended program on childhood immunisation (KEPI). It is given at six, 10, and 14 weeks.

A booster vaccine is then given at 18 months. The vaccine is normally injected into the thigh. Side effects are usually mild and may include fever, pain or tenderness at the injection site. But, serious side effects of the vaccine are uncommon.

These questions have been answered and compiled by Dr. Torooti Mwirigi and the panel of DN2 Health Professionals. Have a question about your health? Please send it to nation@askadoc.co.ke

Inhaling air pollutants helps increase the risk of stroke

Profiling the distracted driver: Young, female and solo

Air pollution — even for just one day — significantly increases the risk of stroke, a large review of studies has found.

Researchers pooled data from 103 studies involving 6.2 million stroke hospitalisations and deaths in 28 countries. The analysis, published online in BMJ, found that all types of pollution except ozone were associated with increased risk for stroke, and the higher the level of pollution, the more strokes there were.

Daily increases in pollution from nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter were associated with corresponding increases in strokes and hospital admissions. The strongest associations were apparent on the day of exposure, but increases in particulate matter had longerlasting effects. The exact reason for the effect is unclear, but studies have shown that air pollution can constrict blood vessels, increase blood pressure and increase the risk for blood clots.

Other research has tied air pollution to a higher risk of heart attacks, stroke and other ills. The lead author, Dr Anoop Shah, a lecturer in cardiology at the University of Edinburgh, said there was little an individual could do when air pollution spikes. “If you’re elderly or have co-morbid conditions, you should stay inside,” he said. But policies leading to cleaner air would have the greatest effect, he said.

People younger than 25 are more than four times as likely as older people to use a cellphone while driving, a new study reports, and a driver talking on a phone is about 63 percent more likely to be a woman than a man.

Researchers in Texas estimated driver age and recorded driver and passenger characteristics and cellphone use for 1,280 drivers as they stopped at busy intersections near medical centers in Houston, Dallas, Austin, El Paso, San Antonio and Brownsville, Texas. The study, in Preventive Medicine Reports, gathered data from 2011 to 2013.

During that time, the percentage of drivers talking on the phone decreased, to 16.4 per cent from 20.5 per cent. But texting increased, to 8.4 per cent from 6.4 per cent.

Lone drivers were more than four times as likely to be talking on the phone as drivers carrying passengers, and women were more than twice as likely to be texting as men.

“Areas of high-density car and pedestrian traffic really need to be considered for prohibition,” said the lead author, R. Sue Day, an associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. “And it may be helpful to concentrate future interventions on females and younger drivers.”

Unsafe food: a major health threat in the African Region

BY CORY COUILLARD couillardc@who.int

Consuming unsafe foods poses a significant public health threat in the African Region. Infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with underlying illnesses are particularly vulnerable.

Food and water containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances are responsible for more than 200 diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers. Meats, seafood, cooked rice, cooked pasta, milk, cheese and eggs are common types of food that can become unsafe very fast.

On April 7, the World Health Organisation will dedicate World Health Day to the issue of food safety with theme of “From farm to plate, make food safe”. This provides an opportunity to educate consumers and alert governments, manufacturers and retailers about the importance of food safety and the part actors in the food chain, from farm to plate, can play in ensuring that food is safe to eat.

The most common symptoms of foodborne illnesses include stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Symptoms may occur very quickly after eating the food, or may take days or even weeks to appear. For most foodborne illnesses, symptoms occur 24-72 hours after the food has been eaten.

The smell, taste and appearance of food and water are not good indicators for determining whether what you eat or drink will make you sick. Just because something looks safe to eat does not mean that it is. It takes over 2.5 billion bacteria or germs to make 250ml of water look cloudy, but in some cases it only takes 15-20 bacteria to make one sick. Similarly, the accumulation of invisible germs on one’s hands is a common source of transmission that is often overlooked.

This highlights the urgent need to wash one’s hands before and after handling food and after going to the toilet. If a food handler is infected with a virus and continues to prepare food, this virus may be passed on to the

consumer via the food.

Unfortunately, though, many people do not wash their hands properly.

When washing hands, pay special attention to the tips, fingernails, thumbs, wrists and in between fingers.

While washing with soap and water is ideal, many people who do not have access to soap or detergent can use coal ash as a substitute.

Also, it is important to not handle or prepare food if you are experiencing symptoms of a foodborne disease.

If this cannot be avoided, wash your hands with soap and water first and frequently during food preparation.

Keeping your hands clean is the first in the five keys to safer food developed

by WHO to highlight the most important ways to make food safe.

New food handling practices have evolved as a result of our increasingly globalised world. A longer food chain, changes in technology, and antimicrobial resistance all increase the risk of foods becoming contaminated.

Although, antimicrobials, such as antibiotics, are essential to treat infections caused by bacteria, their overuse and misuse has been linked to the emergence and spread of resistant bacteria, rendering the treatment of infectious diseases ineffective.

As a result, antimicrobial resistance is increasingly becoming a bigger threat to the effectiveness of modern medicine.

Unsafe food has put major strains on health systems and has hurt national economies, development and international trade in the African Region. Much work has been done

by WHO in the past to prevent these consequences from happening.

WHO will continue to support governments to make food safety a higher public health priority to address these challenges through improving prevention, detection and response to health threats associated with unsafe food.

Dr Couillard is a communications officer at the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa ( WHO AFRO)

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Obama has many relatives to mourn

Lightning strikes the same person

I hope President Barack Obama knows he needs to go and “stand at the grave” of not just one, but dozens of relatives who have died since he was last here. He must mourn them in proper Luo tradition by walking solemnly to each grave, mumbling some inaudible sounds and closing his eyes for an acceptable period of time. It is also of great concern to many at home that a man of his stature still does not have a simba at his ancestral home in K’Ogelo. If he were to die today, God forbid, the village would have to keep his body in limbo until a grass-thatched hut is

On Tuesday, Garissa county’s new county commander Njenga Miiri asked residents to work closely with security agencies to improve security. On Thursday, the Garissa University College was attacked at dawn, leaving at least 150 lifeless. You know where Njenga Miiri was before Garissa? Lamu. The same Lamu that was hit by terrorist attacks several times last year, starting with Mpeketoni. That is just one of the odd things about that incident. The other is about

quickly assembled before he could be buried. These are by far the most pressing matters that he must apply himself to while visiting in July, and I wonder if he’ll even have time to attend that Global Entrepreneurship Summit he’s coming for. There are frankly too many important issues to dispense with that have all built up since his last tour here as a “junior senator from Illinois”. Alfred Mutua, who said that in 2006, is governor now, while Obama is the leader of the free world, so I guess that whole junior senator thing didn’t turn out too badly, no?

Boy billionaire Heshan lacks de Silver? Okay, now I’m confused

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ne of my favourite Twitter bios goes “sometimes I want to give it all up and become a handsome billionaire”. Few people have the luxury of going through life with the ‘B’ word prefixed to their name, but Heshan de Silva, 26, had that.

Or did he, really?

I first met the Kenyan-born Sri Lankan in mid 2013. He reached out to me on social media and I was intrigued. He was young, a billionaire, a Christian dating a Muslim pilot, and a philanthropist.

He had just sold “Africa’s largest tea processing factory” to Unilever for upwards of Sh2.4 billion and was awash with cash.

He had dropped out of university and started his business with just Sh10,000, or so he said. This chap would make for a good profile interview.

Hesh, as everybody came to call him, is short but he didn’t seem to come with a “short man syndrome” or the obligatory need to compensate in other areas. Overall, he appeared and sounded quite well adjusted.

The smoking gun was when his public relations company dumped him on the last day of March in — what else? — a press release.

“Glass House PR will no longer represent Heshan De Silva the brand due to... ambiguity and inconsistency presented by the brand,” founder and managing director Mary Njoki explained.

Now, let us back up two years. When I first met “the brand” there was almost no news article about him. If you Googled his name today, you’ll call up hundreds of glowing articles and interviews romanticising Heshan’s struggle with alcoholism, attempted suicide and rise from the ashes to the billionaire club.

As I was still doing my due diligence on him, he went on the TV show Young Rich to talk about his success, show off his girlfriend and Range Rover Sport and introduce some businesses he had invested in.

I had emailed him on August 2, 2013 asking for any verifiable evidence of his wealth, details of the Unilever buyout or anything else to work with.

“I have spoken at length with Unilever and have been advised that NO ANNOUNCEMENT can be made about the acquisition of our former tea/coffee/sugar/rice arms till Unilever announce it through their press department at the end of their fourth quarter of 2013,” one of his acolytes wrote back.

In the intervening period, he invited me to dinner at his house in Lavington, where a chef prepared a wonderful meal. He opened what he assured me was a Sh555,000 ($6,000) bottle of wine though he didn’t drink any, being a teetotaller. He started

the elite GSU Recce squad that couldn’t fly to the scene until late evening because their bosses were using the choppers.

When they finally landed, it took them less than 20 minutes to end the siege and walk out of there. The third thread is that the attack occured on the first anniversary of the killing of controversial Muslims preacher Abubakar Shariff aka Makaburi.

The fourth is… never mind.

Connecting dots is a painfully depressing process.

FEEDBACK: On how Nigerian musician Davido made it so hard for me to interview him on #TheTrend AGE LIMIT: Larry, next time put an age

limit for “celebrities” who come to your show. Some juvenile behaviour is way below a show like #TheTrend. But you acted maturely as if the fellow was making great sense. Thumbs up! Meanwhile, ’hope to see better stuff like Obama on your show sometime in July! Esau Busiega.

LIKE A TOT: Larry, I agree with you. Davido behaved like my three-year-old son, twisting around in his chair and barely following the interview. My 20-year-old niece, who presumably would be among Davido’s target group, was quite unimpressed with his behaviour. Proud of you for writing this article. Mugure Mugo DISRESPECTFUL CHAP: Larry, I’m a fan of #TheTrend and I must say I was not pleased with Davido’s mannerisms. It’s a pity that a young man like him, who is supposed to somehow be a role model, was not only disrespectful but also haughty. Please do not bring such people to the prestigious show.

Mama Ivy.

I’ll never be defined by a number. For all I care, people can write me off as a thousandaire. I’ll never live for the approval of people or flash wealth in front of them for their approval.”

Heshan de Silva, young Kenyan who claimed to be a billionaire

to do interviews regularly and the story started taking on new dimensions. The de Silva Group became a venture capital firm and the original source of his riches kept changing. That Unilever announcement never came.

Heshan went off social media last week, vowing not to do any more interviews. “I am far too sensitive for my own good and I’m just not built for it,” he told me on email about his social media exit. “Without immersing myself in all that where I then become a threat to myself, I’m better off being out of it.”

He says it became “very difficult” to work with Glass House PR and together they decided to go separate ways. But the publi-

cists seem to have been worried about how fundamentally his story changed from one interview to the next. He told Julie Gichuru one tale only to go on Jeff Koinange Live and spin a completely different one.

So, is he really a billionaire?

“I’ll never be defined by a number. For all I care, people can write me off as a thousandaire,” he wrote back in that email.

“I’ll never live for the approval of people or flash wealth in front of them for their approval.”

In our conversations, he talked about his beach houses in Mombasa and Durban as well as his holiday home in Florida. Despite having spent the first five years of my career as a business reporter, I couldn’t find any independent proof of his holdings or any public transactions. Not even that Unilever one. Now he says the sale never happened after the Egyptian revolution.

Nation FM cancelled a show Heshan pitched before it even launched after he failed to present documentation to support any of his claims.

“At 26 I can manage the rest of my life without having to work again. That is a blessing,” he told me. “So if the main gripe people have with me is if I’m a millionaire or billionaire I want to politely tell those people that there’s more to life than that.”

And now I’m confused.

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TOUGH JOB: Larry, I was particularly disappointed by the Davido interview but your article has clearly depicted the kind of life you guys face as journalists — often forced to deal with people of questionable character. Continue entertaining us on Fridays. I love your show. Hillary Kangogo SNOBBED NTV BEAUTIES: Larry, even for such a gracious host like you (Davido) couldn’t help but be a jerk; swinging on the seat, playing with his hood, inappropriately licking his lips.... The interview didn’t annoy me more than how mean he was to Vicky and Yvonne. Seriously, what man in his right mind would snob such beauties (I’m straight!). You pulled it off despite the hostility. Peaceloise Mbae NOT THAT SUPER: Larry, this man values his ego more than anything else. Who is he by the way in the eyes of Alaine, who is so down-to-earth, jovial and who did the interview (on #TheTrend) wholeheartedly? Just because some people know him and he got that superstar welcoming doesn’t mean he is that super. His performance was worse than the interview; I even don’t remember any point were the micrphone was near his mouth. I pity those who had paid Sh8,000 for VIP only to get to the venue and be told the show was over! Shantel Kimuyu NEVER AGAIN! Larry, you are either a patient person or very cultured to have endured that guy (I forget his name). It was painful to watch the guy being discourteous on national TV. Hope you never bring him again, ever! Alice Ondeche

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A world shared with HIV over generations Experts believe different strains spilled over from different primates at different times, the most fearsome moving from one chimpanzee to another around 1908, says writer

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he older generation may still think of AIDS as a terrible new disease. But younger adults have never known a world without it, and many of them even view it as an annoying life-long condition you take a pill for. They know nothing of the anguish and heroism that once surrounded the word “AIDS.” One disease, many perceptions — and in two new books, some surprising truths. Those of us who were there at the beginning are certainly getting ridiculously old, but it turns out that HIV is even older: None of us has known a world without it. The disease is still with us, sparing some communities and devastating others.

As for the terrible two decades that ended the last century, they may be gone, but remembering them will educate even the young and immortal.

In The Chimp and the River, the science writer David Quammen reviews decades of efforts to pinpoint the exact origins of HIV. Quammen’s style and story are compelling, particularly because the controversy that

has routinely engulfed the science of AIDS extends even to this particular corner.

The first patients with AIDS were identified in the United States around 1980 and were formally reported in the scientific community in 1981. But tests of tissue samples saved over decades show that HIV afflicted some people far earlier, among them a Danish doctor working in Africa in 1977 and a Congolese woman in 1960.

HIV is similar enough to a variety of primate viruses that researchers knew early on that it must have “spilled over” from an animal source. (Quammen’s book is actually an expanded version of a chapter in his acclaimed 2012 “Spillover,” a look at several such diseases.) How and where HIV spilled over remained unclear for years.

One theory blamed a polio vaccination campaign in the late 1950s, arguing that the vaccine may have been contaminated during its preparation in primate cells, with thousands of Africans infected because of a single careless American scientist. Subsequent data have discredited that idea.

As Quammen writes, the experts now believe that different strains of HIV spilled over from different primates at different times, the most common and fearsome strain moving from one chimpanzee to one human in Cameroon around 1908.

Quammen provides a long, fictionalised, utterly gripping story of how that event may have played out, imagining an enterprising young African man paddling down a series of rivers

from the bush to the big city, taking his infection with him.

This story clarifies one of the big paradoxes of AIDS: When life expectancy is short for other reasons, a disease like AIDS, with a decade or more between infection and illness, may not gain visible traction in a population.

Only in longer living populations do we watch it explode.

That explosion, as it shook New York 20 years ago, is ably described by Dr. Susan Ball, a longtime physician at the Center for Special Studies at NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital, one of the city’s big AIDS centers. Ball’s “Voices in the Band” brought the bad old days back to me in Technicolor: the waiting rooms full of walking skeletons, splotched and coughing, vanishing forever at regular intervals. Those were the days when

you returned to work after a week’s vacation and asked, “Who died?”

Ball’s book spans the years before and after 1996, the watershed year of the debut of miraculously effective combination treatment — the famous AIDS “cocktail,” which was then composed of a dozen or more pills a day and is now often down to one.

But that triumph has not ended the story; far from it. Good treatment must be taken well, a task far harder than doctors ever really understood before AIDS. Some of Ball’s patients had more pressing things to focus on than their pills. Some were so consumed with shame and self-hatred they didn’t consider their lives worth saving. Some proved oddly dependent on being terminally ill and lacked the energy

to forge new identities as well people.

The scenarios were (and still are) mindboggling, tragic for individual patients, sometimes even more so for uninfected friends, parents and children.

If anything could undermine the pretensions of modern medicine, it is a disease with no good treatment and an unpredictable downhill course — deterioration punctuated by disaster.

That was AIDS in 1992, the year Ball began working at her clinic. And yet, in one of the other big paradoxes of the disease, those were the days when many medical personnel provided some of the best care in their careers.

All over the country, clinics like Ball’s were staffed by teams of doctors, nurses, nutritionists, social workers and, often, members of the clergy. The group focus was pain relief, symptom control, short-term problem solving, long-term planning — the pieces of medical care we routinely overlook when we have pills to dispense. Caregivers and patients formed tight little communities, allied against an impossible foe.

When effective treatment showed up, those intense little worlds fell apart. More than any doctor who has written about AIDS, Ball movingly parses out the mixed emotions accompanying that weird descent from providing transcendent medical care back to doing more ordinary work.

Now we can save our patients; back then, we could care for them. Let the philosophers of medicine explain that one.

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BURDEN OF WAITING » KENYANS KEEP OFF CROWDED PLACES ON EASTER OVER TERRORISM FEARS

INVESTORS WHO GIVE BRIBES RISK PRISON

Private sector investors found to have issued bribes to win state tenders are to be blacklisted and barred from future tendering besides being prosecuted.

KENYAN DIASPORA EYES LOCAL INVESTMENTS

A camel awaits local tourists celebrating Easter holiday at the Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach on Good Friday. KEVIN ODIT/NATION

Kenyans living in the diaspora have urged the government to create a conducive investment environment to enable them increase their investments back home.

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EQUITY PLANS TO OPEN SHOP IN 10 COUNTRIES

Equity Bank is planing to expand to at least 10 countries in Africa over the next five years in an undertaking that would see it use Sh200 billion capital.

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The cost of living has risen to a fivemonth high owing to the dry weather conditions experienced in March, pushing up the cost of basic food products.

Kenya is to receive Sh41 billion from the World Bank to scale up electricity access by low income households.

— Compiled by Joshua Masinde

INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP BERLIN: A German flight from Cologne to Venice was diverted to Stuttgart last Saturday morning after it appeared to be leaking oil, the airline said in a statement. “For safety reasons, one of the engines was cut... (and) the Airbus A319 with 123 passengers and crew of five aboard” was diverted to Stuttgart, the airline said. (AFP) President Uhuru Kenyatta with Cooperative Bank Group CEO Dr Gideon Muriuki at the bank’s stand during the Diaspora Investment Conference in Nairobi last week.

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ATHENS: Greece will meet its financial obligations to the IMF and pay workers’ salaries and pensions this week, a government source said on Friday, easing speculation that Athens could default on its debts with unknowable consequences for global markets.

“Everything that should be paid next week, the IMF , wages, pensions, will be,” said the source. (AFP)

THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD TRANSFORM THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR THROUGH INNOVATIVE, COMPETITIVE AND COMMERCIALLY ORIENTED INITIATIVES IN ORDER TO REMOVE EXTREME POVERTY AND PROMOTE SHARED PROSPERITY” The World Bank Kenya country director Diarietou Gaye.

World Bank approves Sh41bn for Kenya to increase electricity access It should cost Sh2,000 for installation — Otieno Nyamolo Where do all these monies meant for electricity expansion go?

— Abara Nouah Make sure that all parts of Kenya get power before selling.

— Tifson Gathua All ministries will start publishing their tenders online starting today Nothing much is going to change in these ministries.

– Francis Njoroge We need new Cabinet secretaries first.

– Elvis Kiprono Has this not been announced so many times? It’s like we do not listen. We do read the news.

— Mercy Nyamboko Tourism ministry plans to make Kenya a top 10 tourist destination globally

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Sh2.9trn

The level at which Kenya’s public debt is projected to reach before the end of this year, from Sh2.5 trillion currently.

600,000 Number of bottles of beer that Keroche Breweries expects to produce daily following a Sh5 billion investment in a new plant.

Sh11bn

Amount of money that Kenyans in the diaspora sent back home last month.

What the minister is saying is not new.

We have been hearing about master plans to revamp the trade for over 20 years while newcomers come and overtake Kenya. The Japanese Kenya sought in the 70s are yet to come while the Chinese are still on the way since 2003.

— Frankfurter Go ahead and do it, stop singing like you are in a choir.

— Goia Geggory Kenya needs this as soon as possible, act on it.

— Jembe Kazungu Compiled by Lilian Ochieng laochieng@ke.nationmedia.com @LilianMerab

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Dubai Bank denies having any account of debt-laden Mumias Miller wants the lender to release details of an account as it seeks to recover Sh1.1 billion from former directors

Mumias Sugar says former bosses imported sugar at a price above the market rate behind the back of the board of directors .

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bank has introduced a new dimension in a suit where Mumias Sugar is pursuing Sh1.1 billion, claiming saying it does not have any account in the name of the miller.

Mumias Sugar wants Dubai Bank Kenya Ltd compelled to provide details of an account to pave the way for prosecution of four former bosses in a bid to recover Sh1,112,935,002.

The sugar firm wants the court to declare that the cash in the account is its asset.

However, Dubai Bank denies the claims. “There has never been any request by Mumias Sugar or through any of its officers to have any bank account opened in the name of Mumias Sugar Company Ltd or any other person. Consequently, the bank has never had any account in the name of the miller or any other account meant for its benefit.”

The bank also denied knowledge of Mumias Sugar’s customers, or any notifications to dealers, asking them to deposit money into the said account.

Mumias said suspended managers Peter Kebati (managing director), Chris Chepkoit (finance director), Emily Otieno (director, legal affairs and company secretary) and Paul Murgor (commercial director) conspired with Dubai Bank to open an account without its knowledge.

The miller said its former bosses had sought permit from the Min-

30,000 Tonnes of sugar which Mumias board approved for import only for former managers to enter into talks with Dubai Bank to open an account. Mumias is said to have asked its sugar dealers to deposit payments in the account while waiting for the consignment. istry of Finance to import about 115,000 bags of sugar to cater for a shortfall in production. The shortage had been blamed on poor weather.

During the company’s board of directors meeting, a presentation of the sugar purchase plan was made by Mr Kebati, Mr Chepkoit and Ms Otieno.

The board approved the plan to buy 30,000 tonnes of sugar in the open market as a stop gap measure to ensure steady supply of Mumias’ products.

Without getting an approval from the miller’s board, however, Mr Kebati and Mr Chepkoit entered into talks with Dantes Peak Ltd,

which was to supply Mumias with 100,000 tonnes of sugar at a price above the market rate.

Mumias Sugar claimed that it is at this point that Mr Chepkoit instructed Dubai Bank to open an account in the name of the miller and Dantes Peak.

The now suspended bosses are said to have informed Mumias customers of a sugar consignment that was to dock at the Port of Mombasa. Consequently, the dealers and customers placed orders and deposited money for the sugar in the Dubai Bank account.

However, when the first consignment of 10,000 tonnes arrived in March 2013, the Kenya Revenue Authority impounded it over claims of unpaid tax. But the sugar firm contested that the product was obtained from Comesa, where no duty was payable.

However, Dantes Peak failed to not only prove that the sugar came from Comesa but was also unable to pay the necessary tax for its release. Aware of the situation, the suspended managers organised to

have the sugar released by the taxman without informing the miller’s board of directors. The former bosses struck two fresh deals behind the board’s back with Dantes Peak, Dubai Bank and Sudan-based Kenana Sugar Company.

Dubai Bank has refuted these claims stating that it was not party to any subsequent agreements.

The bank said it was Mumias Sugar and Kenana Sugar, which entered into a deal dated October 30, 2013.

According to court papers, the two firms asked the bank to finance Mumias in order to meet its obligations and the lender is said to have accepted the request.

In financing Mumias, the bank issued a letter of undertaking and guarantee dated November 12, 2013. However, Mumias allegedly failed to honour its side of the bargain.

The miller has sued Dantes Peak Ltd, Dubai bank and its former managers seeking to recover the money.

Regional assembly promises to push States harder on development goals Regional assembly has pledged to keep leaders in the East African Community member countries on their toes to realise development plans.

Speaking at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Hanoi, Vietnam, the East African Legislative Assembly speaker Daniel Kidega said one of the reasons the Millennium Development Goals have not been fully realised, is the ineffectiveness of parliamentary action.

“On our part, at regional level, we commit to hold partner states accountable. We commit to enhancing our oversight role in this dispensation,” said Mr Kidega.

More than 700 MPs and over 50 parliamentary speakers from 127 countries met in Hanoi last week to discuss ways of achieving the ambitious growth plans.

Sustainable development The UN Secretary-General Ban Kimoon was represented by his special adviser Anina Mohammed at the four-day forum, whose theme was Sustainable development goals (SDGs): Turning words into action.

Mr Ban asked parliaments to work with the executive to achieve sustainable development.

SDGs are a set of proposed targets relating to future international development. They are to replace the Millennium Development Goals once they expire at the end of this year.

In July 2014, the UN general assembly’s open working group on sustainable development goals forwarded a proposal on the SDGs to the assembly. The proposal contains 17 goals with 169 targets covering a broad range of sustainable development issues including ending poverty and hunger, improving health and education, making cities more sustainable, combating climate change, and protecting oceans and forests, among others.

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Safaricom urges courts to slap heavy fines on fraudsters TELECOMUNICATIONS firm, Safaricom, wants the Judiciary to act tough on fraud cases, which cost local companies about Sh1 billion annually.

The telco, which fired at least 56 staff last year over fraud, said the crime is a big concern. This, the company said, is because of the huge amount of money it transacts through its mobile money platform M-Pesa and the sensitive personal data it hosts.

“I’m afraid the number (of fraud cases) could be bigger this year. We have also had cases of staffers in customer service soliciting money from customers, which is fraudulent,” Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore (right) said.

It is expected that tougher penalties and expeditious handling of fraud cases would deter perpetrators of fraud, an economic crime that analysts attribute largely to insider jobs.

perpetrators are still walking free.

Court cases go on for years and corruption has made it easy for offenders to ‘buy’ justice,” Mr Collymore said.

“If we are to win the fight against fraud, we need companies to be open about it and the courts to get serious in delivering justice.”

According to Deloitte, corporate bank accounts are vulnerable because they frequently move a lot of money, making the tracking of any suspicious deals difficult compared to monitoring personal accounts.

Conducted by employees

A recent report by audit firm Deloitte Kenya shows that most of the money is lost through cash theft, cheque fraud and misappropriation of assets.

Banks are the worst hit since they handle huge sums of money. The

second biggest victim is the insurance industry.

Many companies say cases of employee fraud take too long to be heard and concluded.

“The biggest challenge in fighting fraud is the court system. A lot of

A survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers says that out of the reported fraud cases globally, 70 per cent indicated the impact was in the region of about $100,000 (about Sh9 million) or less.

Mr Collymore said most of the reported fraud cases are conducted by

employees because they understand the systems better.

“A lot of it, especially the incidents involving huge amounts of cash, is insider jobs where employees of Safaricom collude with bank employees and move money from one account to another. We have had a few of such cases and handed over the perpetrators to the police,” he said.

Kenya Commercial Bank CEO Joshua Oigara told Nation that close to 40 per cent of fraud cases in the bank last year, when it was defrauded about Sh300 million, were perpetrated by its employees, while another substantial portion involved collusion with external dealers.

Mr Oigara called on the justice system to be more assertive when sentencing fraudsters to curb the crime. He said companies should be more open about fraud as a way of dealing with it.

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Why disabled staff have an upper hand Court says the disabled are a special class of employees, who cannot be laid off even when the right procedure is followed

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disabled person cannot be laid off, even when there are good reasons to do so, and the right procedure has been followed, a judge ruled last week.

This judgement could cause far-reaching consequences in the labour market.

Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge James Rika ruled that the disabled are a special group of people, “who should not have their employment terminated”.

Mr Justice Rika noted that physically disabled persons are not ordinary employees.

Their terms and conditions of employment, the judge added, are fully addressed through the provisions of the Employment Act 2007.

“They are a special category of our society. In determining the issues raised by this dispute, the court has an obligation to consider other legal instruments that are meant to regulate the lives of physically challenged persons. Justifiability of the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) decision would have to be weighed against the demands of these instruments,” Judge Rika said.

Counterproductive

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), however, says the ruling could be counterproductive as it could work against the very group the judge is trying to protect.

“The direct implication to the employer and the public at large is that once you get into an employment relationship with a physically disabled person, you cannot get out of the same. Technically, the only means such an employment relationship can end is if such an employee resigns,” said FKE’s executive legal counsel

Members of the Bombolulu Cultural and Workshop Centre dance with Miss Tourism Kenya finalists at Moi International Airport, in Mombasa, to welcome tourists last year. The centre has been ordered by the industrial court to reinstate 24 disabled workers it sent home in 2012. FILE| NATION Raimond Molenje.

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli supports the ruling.

Mr Atwoli said employers should be considerate by giving the disabled persons priority since their rights are also protected in the Constitution.

The ruling was made in a case filed by the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Education Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (Kudheiha) against the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya, which runs the Mombasa-based Bombolulu Cultural and Workshop Centre.

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The disabled vs. employer legal tussle In a case pitting 24 physically disabled workers against their employer, the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), which runs Mombasabased Bombolulu Cultural and Workshop Centre, industrial court judge James Rika said the financial statement exhibited

by APDK captures the poor health of its finances.

The judge noted that APDK could not sustain the 24 workers. He also appreciated that the procedural requirements under Section 40 of the Employment Act 2007, and as adopted in the parties’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, were honoured in sending the workers home.

The court further lauded APDK’s programme for training its departing workers on how to run a business after leaving job.

But, the judge however observed: “The

grievants are, however, a special class or employees requiring the protection of the court, and are therefore reinstated to their jobs, without loss of salaries, seniority, privileges and other benefits,” Mr Justice Rika noted while directing the 24 workers to report to their former work stations on June 1.

The association had terminated employment contracts of 24 disabled persons.

Redundancies

The employer said it met all the legal, procedural and “substantive requirements” in terminating the contracts.

The association notified Kudheiha, the Labour office and Federation of Kenya Employers, Mombasa arm, about the redundancies.

The employer said in laying off the workers, it did not breach the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Persons with Disabilities Act and the Constitution. The workers also received individual notices on September 27, 2012.

Mr Justice Rika said in his ruling that the financial statement of APDK “adequately captures the poor health” of the organisation’s finances, right from the year 2007.

“Electoral violence in the wake of the disputed presidential ballot in 2007, and the international economic crisis of 2009, demonstrably, weakened APDK’s financial position.

Its international customers dwindled, straining revenue streams,” Judge Rika said in his judgment delivered on March 23.

The judge agreed that faced with these constraints, APDK could not sustain the 24 employees.

“The existence of a genuine economic problem, requiring APDK to reorganise its business cannot be gainsaid,” he noted.

The situation was compounded by the lack of support from the government, which APDK had requested at the time.

“The communication by APDK to the government succinctly reveals the persistent financial problems the organisation has over the years encountered in empowering the physically disabled, and the attempts made at reversing the situation. It supports evidence establishing the existence of a genuine redundancy situation,” judge Rika said.

Valid ground

“On the surface of it, APDK had a substantively valid ground in terminating the grievants’ contract of employment.”

He, however, said Kenya signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on March 30, 2007, and ratified the Convention on May 19, 2008. The Convention is part of the laws of Kenya, under Article 2(6) of the Constitution.

“The state parties under the convention recognise the right of persons with disabilities to work. State parties have the obligation to safeguard and promote the realisation of the right to work of persons with disabilities,” the ruling notes.

The affected employees had been with the company for a number of years working as woodcarvers, jewellery makers and cleaners. However, due to continuous dismal performance of tourism in Mombasa, the employer sent them home.

APDK runs many service delivery and rehabilitation centres including Port Reitz Hospital and a furniture business at Likono, in Mombasa.

Aggrieved workers

The aggrieved workers had filed a case against APDK saying the decision to terminate their contracts went against the parties’ agreements, the Persons with Disability Act and the Constitution.

They wanted the court to compel APDK to withdraw all the letters terminating their employment.

The judge, however, appreciated that all the procedural requirements under Section 40 of the Employment Act 2007, and as adopted in the parties’ CBA, were met.

The complainants were issued notices of redundancy on September 27, 2012, to take effect at the end of that year, in accordance with the CBA.

Departing employees

Their trade union was also notified of the action, in accordance with the CBA and the law.

The court also appreciated that APDK has in place a laudable programme for training its departing employees on how to run a business.

“In terms of fairness, APDK seems to have acted in strict adherence to the CBA and the law,” said Mr Justice Rika.

The employer had told the court that it had suffered a steady decline in business since 2007. Consequently, its financial reserves went down from

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24 Cotu secretary-general Francis Atwoli supports a court’s decision that disabled workers cannot be sacked. He says employers should be considerate and give them priority as their rights are protected in the Constitution.

Sh19.7 million in 2007 to Sh10.4 million in 2011. The employer had predicted that its reserve would climb down to Sh3 million in 2012, at the time the job termination decision was made.

Electoral violence

Bombolulu Cultural and Workshop Centre operates as a business entity, selling its products locally and abroad. Proceeds from the sale of the products are used to pay salaries.

In 2007, the business was affected by the post-election violence. Tourists could not visit the premises and buy its products. From 2009, the business also suffered the adverse effects of the international economic crisis.

“Most of our overseas customers are drawn from the Fair Trade International Affirmative Group. Forty seven such customers closed down, leaving us with paltry 10 customers from the overseas,” the association told the court.

APDK made several requests to the national government for funding but it was not successful.

The business was therefore

compelled to restructure, rendering the positions held by the 24 physically disabled employees redundant.

This was the second time the organisation was declaring redundancies, having done so initially in 2011.

“We sought for funds from the National Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities but the government advised us that it does not support payment of salaries.

The then Minister for Gender and Social Services offered us no assistance at all,” APDK told the court.

The centre started engaging casual employees after the 24 workers left. The casual employees, who were also physically disabled, were hired whenever the employer had sufficient orders for products.

Reinstatement

“Our current financial position is worse than it was at the time redundancies were declared. It is impossible to reabsorb the grievants. Reinstatement is not workable,” APDK said.

Though the government was not party to the proceedings, the court recommended

THE GRIEVANTS ARE HOWEVER, A SPECIAL CLASS OR EMPLOYEES REQUIRING THE PROTECTION OF THE COURT, AND ARE THEREFORE REINSTATED TO THEIR JOBS” Industrial court judge James Rika

Number of disabled workers sent home by Bombolulu Cultural and Workshop Centre. The employees have won a case in which they were seeking to be reinstated.

June 1 Date when 24 workers of Bombolulu will report to their former work stations as directed by court.

the State releases to APDK a subsidy of Sh5 million annually, from the National Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities.

The court finally made a ruling noting that APDK’s decision of terminating the employees’ contracts was made within the law and the CBA concluded between the parties, and was therefore legally sound,” the judge said.

“The grievants are, however, a special class of employees requiring the protection of the court, and are therefore reinstated to their jobs, without loss of salaries, seniority, privileges and other benefits.”

He ordered that any terminal benefits, which may have been received by 24 employees, be offset from their salaries that have accrued from January, 2013, and that the parties to communicate the court’s decision to the government.

The complainants were also directed to report to their former work stations at 8am, on June 1, this year.

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FINANCING » FUNDS TO BE RAISED THROUGH SH20BN CORPORATE BOND

Housing Finance plans to roll out Sh30bn projects in Nairobi Initiative include 1,300 apartments to be constructed this year on part of the 50 acres the mortgage lender owns in the city

Housing Finance managing director Frank Ireri. The lender revived Kenya Building Society in 2012 with construction of housing units on 50-acres land at Komarock, in Nairobi.

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ousing Finance plans to launch real estate projects worth Sh30 billion in Nairobi.

The projects will be implemented in the next 12 months through the mortgage lender’s building and construction subsidiary, Kenya Building Society (KBS).

The investments include 1,300 apartments that will be constructed this year on part of 50 acres, which the lender owns at Komarock, in Nairobi.

The housing financier would inject Sh5 billion into the property construction subsidiary.

The lender plans to raise part of the money through a Sh20 billion corporate bond.

Housing Finance revived KBS in 2012 and the society’s first project was construction of houses on a 50-acre land in Komarock.

“The cost will be funded through a mix of equity and debt. Part of the Sh20 billion that is to be raised through a bond this year is to go into financing KBS,” said Housing Finance managing director Frank Ireri.

A total of Sh5 billion would be equity with the balance, Sh25 billion, coming from loans and pre-sales, Mr Ireri said of the planned Sh30 billion projects.

The lender has until the end of 2016 to raise and allocate Sh20 billion through a bond that would offer an interest rate

of about 13 per cent.

“Right now, we are doing our cash flow requirements for the various projects KBS is about to start,” he said.

The lender is banking on its property development arm to tap into the lucrative housing market, which faces a huge deficit.

“The housing need as we are informed is about 200,000 houses a year. The effective demand from our own estimates is

162 Houses that Housing Finance completed last year. The units generated Sh200m profits

2013

Year when Housing Finance announced a partnership with a landowner in Riruta in Nairobi to set up 328 low-cost houses at a cost of Sh186 million

probably about 25,000 houses and that is due to the affordability gap,” Mr Ireri said.

KBS was instrumental in the construction of houses in Komarock and Buru Buru estates, in Nairobi, in the 1980s and 1990s.

The company, however, collapsed before it was revived 13 years later in 2012.

Last year, KBS completed constructing 162 units in Komarock Phase 5A, which generated Sh200 million profit for the company. About 162 houses retailed for a minimum of Sh6.8 million at the start of the construction in 2012. A second phase, Phase 5B, comprising of 120 four-bedroom houses also in Komarock, is expected to be completed this year. The houses were sold off-plan at between Sh9.25 million and Sh10.5 million.

The building of 1,300 apartments would start this year, completing the construction cycle on the lender’s 50-acre land in Nairobi’s populous Eastlands area. The apartments target the middle class. A shopping mall is also being set up on the Komar-

ock land. Mr Ireri said the lender is eyeing joint housing ventures with landowners instead of buying land for such projects.

In 2013, Housing Finance partnered with a landowner in Riruta, Nairobi, to set up 328 low-cost units at a cost of Sh186 million. The lender also entered into another deal to construct 300 houses in Kahawa, on Thika Road. These two projects are expected to be completed this year.

Joint ventures

“In joint ventures, we always seek land owners that have parcels of land that are reasonably priced. Our target is to have an end product in the region of Sh4 million to Sh7 million. That is as much as we would go,” Mr Ireri noted.

Currently, Housing Finance accounts for 25.5 per cent of the mortgage segment’s Sh138 billion loans. The lender estimates that rapid urbanisation coupled with a rising population are expected to see the home loan market grow 13 times its current size.

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East Africa urges US to extend trade deal THE EAST African Community secretariat has called for extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).

The bloc’s SecretaryGeneral Richard Sezibera has also rooted for a binding bilateral trade agreement between the region and the US. Mr Sezibera (left) made the request last week when he hosted a delegation of the US Congress at the EAC

headquarters. The Agoa deal is set to expire on September 30, this year.

“A binding trade agreement should be established between the US and EAC,” said the secretary-general.

The 13-member American delegation, led by Oklahoma Senator (Republican) James Inhofe, was seeking details on the major developments that have been realised in the region as well as the

challenges being experienced within the areas that the US is providing support for EAC. At the moment, financial support from the US to the regional bloc stands at about Sh1.66 billion ($18 million) per year.

The support cuts across trade and investment, agriculture, energy, environment, health and institutional strengthening.

With trade and investment as well as agriculture being their primary concern, the delegation and EAC officials noted that the region needs direct flights to America to enhance business.

The meeting also noted that sanitary and phytosanitary standards within East Africa should be harmonised to meet the US standards.

— Yvonne Kawira

Direct marketing of coffee fails to attract dealers DIRECT marketing of coffee has failed to take off with less than five per cent of the crop sold using this method. This comes as Kenya seeks to expand its market for local coffee through use of mark of origin and branding.

The system, which was introduced in 2004 as part of efforts to liberalise the sector, has not attracted a significant number of dealers.

The government’s attempt to use the system to boost earnings of small-scale farmers through the Kenya Coffee Co-operative Exporters has also failed. Most of the produce is now being sold through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.

The initiative by the Ministry of Co-operative was intended to overcome challenges of low volumes and expensive marketing logistics, which had hindered exploitation of this window by coffee farmers.

“The Nairobi Coffee Exchange remains the most trusted market price discovery method.

We are seeking Sh25 million to upgrade the system, which has been used over many years,” said Nairobi Coffee Exchange chief executive, Mr Daniel Mbithi.

Experts partly attribute the failure of direct marketing to unpredictable production levels of coffee in Kenya, expensive market logistics and attendant risks of shipping.

The country is eyeing strategic markets in China, North and South Korea, Mongolia and Taiwan as well as the emerging markets in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei to expand its global reach.

Other countries being targeted are United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Kenya’s traditional markets include Germany that takes up 20 per cent of exported coffee, Belgium 18 per cent, America 14.6 per cent, Sweden 8.3 per cent, Finland 4.8 per cent and Norway 2.5 per cent among others that take about 1 per cent each.

“We want to expand the international market for our coffee to ensure farmers get the best return from their produce. Apart from increasing the local consumption we also want more international buyers and we are doing this by having a mark of origin and branding,” said the interim head of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority, Mr Alfred Busolo when mark of origin was launched early in the year.

Most of the coffee, about 95 per cent, is sold through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange which some claim is under the grip of multinationals who dominated the coffee business and control prices through the value chain.

Only less than 5 per cent of the coffee is sold through direct marketing.

Coffee societies currently appoint millers and marketers who enter into contracts to take up the beans after wet processing, from which point these firms take control of the vast value chain.

Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction determines prices through competitive bidding on the floor but a section of players say some dealers collude to set prices.

— Mwaniki Wahome

Direct marketing of coffee was introduced in 2004 as part of liberalisation of the sector. However farmers have not reaped from it. FILE | NATION

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JUSTICE » SUIT AGAINST VIP PORTAL HAS BEEN HIT BY DELAYS AND CASES OF FILES GOING MISSING

The scam that is online forex trading in Kenya

BY SIMON MBURU

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@symonnmburu mburusymonn@gmail.com

r Robert Siahi had big dreams last year. He wanted to pursue a degree course in Kenya.

Already an established trader in Limuru, Mr Siahi thought of financing his dream. And during a meeting with one of his friends, he was encouraged to put his money in VIP Portal, a forex brokerage firm based in Limuru, Kiambu County.

Over 13,000 investors have lost about Sh1.1 billion in what could turn out to be the largest markets scandal in the country “A few days later, I saw Mr Alfred Wangai discussing how profitable forex was on a local TV,” Mr Siahi says. “The figures whetted my appetite and I decided to invest.” Mr Alfred Wangai is one of the proprietors of VIP Portal.

On April 16, 2014, Mr Siahi invested Sh106,000 and on May 22, 2014, he put in an additional Sh500,000. “My contract with Mr Wangai was supposed to bring me Sh1.2 million after 75 working days.

It was to be disbursed within three phases but this never happened.”

The loss was devastating. It ended Mr Siahi dream of joining campus.

Mr Siahi is among 13,000 investors, who have lost over Sh1.1 billion to VIP Portal in what could turn out to be the biggest forex scam in Kenya’s history.

According to investigations carried out by Money, unsuspecting investors were subdivided into groups, with the Nairobi team claimed to have lost about Sh300 million. According to police investigations carried out last year, VIP Portal received over Sh1.08 billion between October 2013 and September 2014.

The deposits were from unsuspecting investors in Limuru, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyeri, Kisii and Kisumu.

According to Mr Siahi, Mr Wangai first opened his offices in Limuru on or around June 2013.

“After opening his offices at KUnity Building (also known as Ushirika House), Mr Wangai tapped the locals to market his firm,” Mr Siahi says.

“It was easy for us to believe in the people we were accustomed

to.”

By October 2013, VIP Portal had spread across Limuru. In some cases, Mr Wangai asked investors to sell their land and deposit the money with VIP Portal with a promise that he would more than double it in less than a month, Mr Siahi said.

VIP Portal promised a five per cent commission per month for every new member an investor brought in. As investors in Limuru shovelled their hard-earned savings into VIP Portal, so did their counterparts in Nyeri, Kisumu, Kisii, Nakuru and Nairobi.

Minimum amount

The minimum the investors were required to part with was Sh25,000. Meanwhile, Mr Wangai turned to television talk shows to market his firm. His right-hand man, Mr Felix Oluoch, was his chief online publicist.

In messages to investors, Mr Oluoch, who describes himself as “a technical forex trader, a technical qualitative analyst and a strategist, a hedge fund trader and an international entrepreneur”, said Mr Wangai was paying 60 to 80 per cent dividends in four months.

He claimed that VIP Portal had a global office at a little known island St Vincent and the Grenadines.

A few weeks before investors began demanding payments, Money has learned, they questioned the existence of an international office.

Contacted, the Financial Services Authority of St Vincent and the Grenadines denied licensing VIP Portal. But in a sworn affidavit on July 17, last year, Mr Wangai maintained that the firm was incorporated under the Companies Act on August 1, 2013 and incorporated as an international business in St Vincent and the Grenadines since August 2013.

Account abroad

On 7 July, last year, a Nairobi court stopped any transaction in VIP Portal’s four accounts — VIP Portal Ltd, VIP Forex Savings and Co-operative Ltd, VIP Institute of Forex at Family Bank, and VIP Portal Ltd at Barclays Bank. By the time the accounts were freezed, the firm had a balance of Sh174 million since its directors, Mr Wangai, Mr Collins Thumbi Mundia, Mr Daniel Komo, and Ms Nkatha Karimi had withdrawn much of the Sh1.08 billion.

In a letter dated July 30, 2014 from the Law Society of Kenya to

VIP Portal investors when they stormed the forex outlet’s offices in Limuru in August, last year. The entity has conned the public well over Sh1.1 billion. FILE | NATION the Inspector-General of police and copied to the CID director and the Central Bank, VIP Portal received deposits from Ms Bernise Kirungi, Mr Francis Thuo and Mr James Mbuthia amounting to Sh3,061,585 between April 29, 2014 and June 10, 2014. In a reply to the law society, the Inspector-General of police noted that VIP Portal had been under the investigation of the DCIO, Limuru, since March 2014.

The DCIO wrote to Central Bank seeking to establish whether VIP Portal was registered by the regulator to trade in forex or carry out any banking business. Central Bank denied licensing it.

Additionally, in a letter signed by officer in charge Joseph Mugwanja, on May 20, 2014, the Banking Fraud Investigations Unit started an inquiry, which established that between October 1, 2013 and May 28, 2014, VIP Portal received Sh1.08 billion from investors. Of this amount, Sh7.6 million was paid out to Ms Karimi and Mr Mundia, Sh19.3 million was wired to the accounts of FXCM Markets Ltd of US, while Sh528 million was noted to have been paid out to the investors.

In August 2014, VIP Portal opened new ‘accounts’ abroad to facilitate deposits. “We have over 5,000 accounts abroad that need to be catered for and hence the reason why we partnered with UBA Bank,” Mr Oluoch told investors.

Notably, closing of the three local accounts has since become the reason that VIP Portal uses to counter accusations by its investors. Take this message by Mathews Mutonga to VIP Portal: “I invested Sh50,000 in April 2014 and I received Sh30,000 once and the dividends stopped coming. I paid Sh400,000

I INVESTED SH50,000 IN APRIL 2014 AND I RECEIVED SH30,000 ONCE ...

I PAID SH400,000 AND RECEIVED SH320,000 ONCE AND THE DIVIDENDS STOPPED. THEN I PAID SH300,000 AND GOT NOTHING”

VIP Portal investor Mathews Mutonga

and received Sh320,000 once and the dividends stopped. Then I paid Sh300,000 and got nothing.” In its response, VIP Portal said, “It is the banks that are holding your money, not VIP Portal.”

As the reality dawned on investors that they were conned, some started begging.

Mr Mutonga, together with another investor, Ms Anne Wangui, wrote to VIP Portal: “I have been told that I would be paid within three days since June 2014. The money invested is what my family is relying on to pay for my children’s school fees. You told me that my papers were among those taken

by Central Bank anti-fraud police but all I know is that you owe us Sh750,000. I hope I will one day get my money back.”

Files disappeared

During a meeting at Alders Restaurant in Limuru, the aggrieved investors invited Mr Wangai but he declined to attend, says Mr Siahi.

“The last I saw him was near K-Unity, where he was heavily guarded.”

The investors’ pursuit for justice has also been characterised by delaying tactics.

“The case was to start last year, but we had instances where files disappeared and others where Mr Wangai refused to accept summons or claimed he wasn’t served,” says Mr Siahi.

Even with claims of conning investors over Sh1.08 billion, VIP Portal has since launched a new forex product dubbed PAMMOJA. “You fund your account via Netteller, then we trade on your behalf and share the profits,” Mr Oluoch told an investor, Mr Boniface Ndichu.

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Processor puts smiles on the faces of dairy farmers After 25-year wait, Mukurwe-ini firm has ventured into pasteurized milk market, a segment that has been a preserve of established processors

BY FRANCIS MUREITHI

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t may not be playing in the same league with the big boys of Kenya’s dairy industry such as Brookside, New KCC and Githunguri Dairy at least for now.

But barely nine months after it ventured into the pasteurized milk market, Mukurwe-ini Wakulima Dairy is causing ripples.

With over 70 distributors in Nairobi County, its main market, the firm is giving established rivals a run for their money.

“We want to stamp our footprints in this competitive market by growing our volumes and enabling our farmers to maximise on their efforts while at the same time eradicating poverty,” said general manager, Mr Fredrick Muriithi.

And for the group of peasant dairy farmers, who started as a self-help group and could hardly transport their produce to the market, theirs is a story of tenacity, their dream has finally come true — after waiting for 25 years.

Today, Royal fresh milk processor has a fleet of vehicles. The company, which could not dare step into any financial institution as it was dismissed as credit unworthy, has an investment asset base of Sh200 million and is attracting many lenders as its investment portfolio rises steadily.

Expand production

“Today, we’re able to service a Sh90 million loan from CFC Stanbic Bank that has enabled us to put up a modern plant with a capacity to process 100,000 litres of milk per day but due to the prevailing drought, we are only processing 24,000 litres daily,” said Mr Muriithi.

Apart from the lenders, who want to partner with the processor, Nyeri County government has also stepped in, pumping Sh26 million into the firm.

“With this kind of assistance from Governor Nderitu Gachagua, we have elaborate plans to expand our production and in the next four months, we shall be producing yoghurt, ghee, butter and cheese,” said Mr Muriithi.

The company has also attracted assistance from Agriterra, a non-governmental organisation from the Netherlands, which has trained its staff on extension services, animal husbandry besides good governance.

With a view to help the local farmers, Mukurwe-ini Wakulima Dairy has scored another first by establishing Wakulima Commercial Savings and Credit Society where over 6,000 milk suppliers access cheap loans.

According to the chief executive officer John Mwaura, the Sacco has been rated

Mukurweini Wakulima Dairy general manager, Mr Fredrick Muriithi.

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as one of the best in Nyeri County for the last five years in a row. Last year, the Sacco’s 17,000 shareholders were paid a dividend of Sh6.5 million.

The company has increased its investment portfolio by constructing a fourstorey administration block besides a modern laboratory for testing the quality of milk.

Best practices

“Dairy industry is very sensitive and we have employed qualified personnel, who test the milk at the collection point.

The company laboratory makes sure that we maintain the best industry practices as we grow our business,” added Mr Muriithi.

The processor’s plan is to transform Mukurwe-ini sub-county into a metropolitan within Nyeri County and towards this end, it has employed 11 university graduates, 38 diploma holders and a number of certificates holders from the Rift Valley, eastern and western parts of

Sh6.5m

Dividends that Wakulima Commercial Savings and Credit Society paid out to its 17,000 shareholders last year. The sacco helps dairy farmers access cheap loans.

Kenya, making up a total workforce of 133 from the initial four.

But it is the company’s focus on the farmers that has seen it win the hearts of many and today apart from its core suppliers in Mukurwe-ini, the company is attracting dairy farmers from neighbouring Tetu, Mathira and Othaya.

“We pay our farmers Sh33 per kg and apart from the prompt payment, we have opened a food store where the farmers buy wheat flour, maize flour, sugar, tea leaves among others on credit,” said Mr Muriithi. The company has also put up an animal feeds factory and a veterinary services arm where dairy farmers get Artificial Insemination services for their stock.

Control quality

“One of the main reason for poor milk production is substandard animal feeds and that is why we put up a plant, where we control quality and this has paid dividends. Our farmers get quality feeds at a subsidised and affordable prices, which translates into increased milk production,” he said.

But what has been the processor’s success secret? “We rally the stakeholders and make sure they are focused and believe in the company’s vision. When every player knows the path of success, turning the company into a profitable cash cow becomes the easiest thing to accomplish,” said Mr Muriithi.

Tuesday April 7, 2015 DAILY NATION

SME SUCCESS >> MUTHONI NGATIA

Why you need to save until it hurts HOW time flies! The Easter holidays are here. The first quarter of the year is gone. When I last wrote about developing a savings culture, I received many responses from the readers of this column.

Several people wondered when is the right time to teach for example your children how to save. I know many people have piggy banks and even children bank accounts. How well does your child understand why they own a piggy bank and for the older ones, a bank account? You need to take these lessons seriously and ensure that the culture is developed when they are young. They need to own it too. I know of a parent, who deposited Sh50,000 to his children bank accounts as pocket money right after Form Four exams. The children used the money very differently with one almost wiping out the account in no time. The other child was very careful and seemed to take care of the money only taking small amounts, which he could explain why. These were two children of the same age.

As you teach your the young ones how save, be sure not to conflict yourself with spendthrift habits.

Be sure also not to conflict each other as parents.

Remember, if your children do not learn the value of money, they are likely to demolish your estate in no time the day it will be transferred to them.

How much savings have you put away since the start of the year? Have you been faithful to your goals? If the main reason you have not kept the promise is less cash, be sure to review your business so far and work on those things that can help you meet your half year or annual savings goals. Don’t give in to the self excuses that will prop up when you ask yourself this question.

It is a fact that we are a society weak in raising savings.

Indeed, this is one of the biggest challenges of growing wealth. Wealth is accumulated over time. As a business owner, you need to work keenly on your saving culture.

Try saving little every day or per week if monthly goals are catching you off guard. Sometimes, the larger sums of money may not be visible at hand, say in your bank account but you will be surprised by the total ins and outs when you examine your monthly bank statement. How much should you save every month?

We all make different income every month, for this reason, we all cannot save the same amount.

Treat your savings like airtime. I do not know how many people today have the discipline of not loading airtime just to have it or incase you need to communicate on your phone. You want to always be prepared to send that text or make that call. Well, be as prepared for a rainy day by putting away some money every so often. Ensure you keep aside an amount of money every month without fail.

But is the old saying that we should save 10 per cent really what we should be comfortable with? Depending on your income and wealth goals, it may or may not be enough. A good way to know if you are saving enough is to save until it hurts. Once you start to feel a bit tight, there is a likelihood that you are saving enough. It is safe to begin with 10 per cent and keep increasing until you feel a pinch. You will be surprised how much money was passing through your hands and was never trapped into your savings scheme.

Remember to always save with a purpose too.

Otherwise, you will blow off all your first quarter savings with Easter holidays just because you feel you can afford. This is what happens when you have no plan. An opportunistic plan will strike and wipe out your hardearned savings mocking your very self discipline and destroying your pride in learning how to save.

You should be fully aware of your long-term plan for your savings. You will be surprised how fulfilling this is. Your savings will grow very quickly if you diligently save every day, week or month without fail. If you are not saving any money currently because your expenses sweep away all your income, look through each expense and establish what costs you can cut.

Always budget for your income too to avoid unplanned expenses. Happy Easter holidays and saving!

The author, Muthoni Ngatia, is the CEO/founder of Openworld Ltd Email: muthoni@openworld.co.ke

@DorcasMuthoni

DAILY NATION Tuesday April 7, 2015

enterprise

Money 9

The tech firms offering cheaper cash transfers Since 2008, tech startups are intent on getting a slice of the world’s money transfer market

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anks once had a near monopoly on moving funds around the world, and they charged a pretty penny for it. But since the 2008 financial crisis, they took a battering, and tech start-ups are intent on getting a slice of the action.

Cost has become the battleground and technology the weapon in this huge business: about $500 billion is sent abroad each year.

TransferWise, for example, says banks and money transfer giants such as Western Union and MoneyGram, charge about 5-8 per cent in fees when transferring money abroad, and these fees are often concealed within the exchange rate.

Founded by Estonians Taavet Hinrikus and Kristo Kaarman, TransferWise achieves this by matching people transferring money in one direction with people transferring it in the other.

In other words, you are in effect buying your currency from other individuals, thereby cutting out a big chunk of exchange rate charges normally levied by banks.

“We didn’t understand why transferring money had to be so expensive,” says Mr Hinrikus, a former employee of Skype.

Another key to their success - TransferWise has shifted over £3 billion of customers’ money since 2011 — is the simplicity of design, he says.

“Banks are really bad when it comes to building consumer-centred products.

People expect systems to be as simple as Skype, which we had experience building. We’ve been working on this system for four years, it’s quite a piece of art.”

TransferWise supports over 300 currency routes, recently launched in the US, and is in the process of adding India and Nigeria destinations.

But it does not support transfers into cash at the other end, as do many rivals, such as leader-of-the-pack Western Union with its 490,000 agent locations. “We’re a technology company at heart, not a bank,” he says. “We believe that the future of money is digital.”

With $91 million of backing from PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, and support from Virgin entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, TransferWise may be forgiven for appearing bullish. But there are others muscling in to this lucrative market, such as Azimo and CurrencyFair.

“We saw how customers’ use of technology was changing,” says Azimo founder and CEO Michael Kent. “They were starting to use smartphones and keep in touch via Skype and Facebook.”

Azimo focuses on markets such as Poland, Eastern Europe and the Philippines, but is now expanding into Africa and Latin America, he says.

But the way people like to receive money depends on the culture. “In

The way people receive money across the world depends on their culture.

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Africa, we send money to M-Pesa, whereas most orders to the Philippines are picked up as cash. Latin America is also keen on cash. But we also pay straight into bank accounts.”

Azimo enables money transfers to 198 countries and offers 270,000-plus cash pick up locations, as well as home delivery.

The peer-to-peer lending operated by TransferWise is only useful in countries where money is flowing fairly evenly in both directions, says Mr Kent. When it’s foreign workers mostly sending money home, the direction tends to be one way, so “peer-to-peer is less useful

$500bn

Money that is transferred across the globe every year

in those circumstances”, he says.

Azimo offers low transaction fees from £1 - but the key is in the exchange rate these online companies offer, and this can make it difficult to compare costs on a like-for-like basis. But on any measure, you are likely to get a better deal using one of these companies than a High Street bank.

WorldRemit, another tech company attracting a lot of money from financial backers, sees itself competing with Western Union and MoneyGram, and focuses on mobile-to-mobile payments.

Ismail Ahmed, its founder and chief executive, says: “We send more transfers than anyone else to mobile money services. “Although uncommon in the West, there are currently 259 of these services across the world, with over half of them in Africa.”

In many countries, there are more

mobile wallets than bank accounts, says Mr Ahmed, with more than 100 million people estimated to use them worldwide. Like TransferWise, WorldRemit believes the future of money is digital.

So what are the key technologies enabling such companies to undercut the banks and big operators?

The obvious one is internet that allows money transfer firms to offer their services efficiently and directly to consumers without having to maintain an expensive branch or office network.

“The internet gives new players a chance, although the barrier to entry is still high in our industry because of the tough regulatory standards that we have to meet,” says Mr Ahmed.

Then there’s the plumbing behind the scenes, provided by the likes of Currency Cloud, that gives small firms easy access to the colossal, mostly speculative, global foreign exchange markets that handle over $5 trillion of transactions per day.

The rise of the all-conquering smartphone app has proved to be the cherry on the cake.

Crypto-currencies, such as Bitcoin and Ripple, could further threaten the dominance of the banks, enabling almost instant digital money transfers. But money-laundering concerns remain a barrier to their widespread acceptance.

Whether such tech-focused upstarts can really challenge the likes of Western Union, which transfers over $80 billion a year, must remain in doubt.

But even a small slice of a very large pie is better than nothing at all. (BBC)

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Tuesday April 7, 2015 DAILY NATION

ENETREPRENEUR

FINANCIAL MAKEOVER >> FEASIBILITY STUDIES ARE TIME-TESTED TOOLS

Test your liquor venture concept before launch HELLO, I commend you for a job well done. I have a retail store, which has been a loss-making venture for the last three years. I have done everything possible but I always end up in debt. I am now contemplating on opening a wholesale wines and spirits shop. The good thing is that there’s no such venture here and bar owners travel far in order to get liquor. I’ve managed to save up to Sh400,000. I also have a friend who is interested to partner with me. Do I risk suffering losses? Please assist. — Paul

evaluate your mission, vision and available resources such as the Sh400,000 you have saved and the management structure.

The next step is testing the new venture concept by clearly articulating your product and the potential market. Afterwards, a market research will give you a true picture of your product’s demand by revealing the market size, industry statistics and customer profile. The costprofit analysis will generate the potential earnings or loss based on projected sales and

A FEASIBILITY STUDY WILL BEGIN WITH A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT TO EVALUATE YOUR MISSION, VISION AND RESOURCES” Miriam Wavinya operating costs. The cost-profit analysis is crucial in helping you decide whether or not to dedicate your hard-earned resources to this new venture.

Whereas conducting a feasibility study may be lengthy and involving, it will enable you to avoid dedicating valuable resources to a venture based on guesswork. As you pursue your new goal of a liquor business, pinpointing the issue with your current business is part of the research you need to undertake. The management or market issues you are currently facing could creep into your new business and cripple it if ignored. Since you have been trying to reverse its decline for the past three years, bringing

WONDERING whether a new

OPINION Miriam Wavinya, research analyst, Zimele Research.

Write to: financialmake over@ke.natio nmedia.com

venture will be profitable or not is an issue most entrepreneurs struggle with. Unfortunately, it is impossible to fully guarantee that a business will be successful. Successful traders are known for taking calculated risks and flexibly bouncing back from setbacks by learning from their mistakes and changing strategy accordingly.

Feasibility studies are timetested tools, which use available data to help one assess the viability of a new business.

Conducting a feasibility study involves systematically collecting, recording and analysing information to screen one’s action plan. A basic feasibility study will begin with a preliminary assessment to

in a consultant who can act as an independent observer can give you fresh insight to ensure you do not repeat previous mistakes with your hard-earned savings. Keep your personal finances separate from the business to avoid conflict of interest. It is advisable to plough back all profit to the business until it generates enough profit to sustain operations (breaks even), and only then will it be advisable to start paying yourself a specific salary.

When deciding on partnering with your friend, do not only consider their monetary contribution but also the management effort they are willing to dedicate to the business. If you are the only one involved in the daily running of the business, the situation is unlikely to change if you decide to introduce a silent partner.

NEXT WEEK’S QUESTION

Assess how much stock you could buy with your capital.

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IT IS five years since I completed high school and got C+. Due to my poverty, I couldn’t join college. I tried farming but failed due to lack of capital before came to Nairobi scouting for any job. I am working as a guard earning Sh9,000, which I pay Sh2,500 rent and support my ageing grandparents. I spent to my last coin. Help me understand; is it possible to come out of this biting poverty? If so, where do I start? Where do I seek help? — Vincent

NSE WEEKLY

Hold Total, sell Equity or hold it long-term Total: On Tuesday last week, Total announced a profit after tax increase of 8.4 per cent to Sh1.42 billion for the year ended December 2014. Total attributed the growth to increased sales and slower growth in operating costs, which rose by 5.3 per cent to Sh4.55 billion.

The oil marketer’s turnover jumped

by Sh13.38 billion to Sh155.10 billion.

Subsequently, Total recommended a dividend payout of Sh0.70 per share.

This was Sh0.10 increase from the payout done in its previous financial year.

However, Total has seen its market share drop to 17.5 per cent as of September 2014. Despite this growth, the market was not impressed. On Thursday, the counter closed the week 7.62 per cent lower at Sh24.25 per cent from a 5,900 traded volume. This was a Sh2 drop from Wednesday’s Sh26.25 per share closing price.

According to the financial report, the company’s earnings were injured by low global oil prices. However, Total is still ahead of its biggest rival KenolKobil, which has a market share of 11.3per cent.

Further, says Eric Munywoki, an invest-

ment analyst at Old Mutual Securities, Total is also having problems with cash flow, working capital, creditors and debtors and stock management.

Resuscitate cash flows

“This is not good for the company. It means that for the stock to fully pick up, the company will need to resuscitate the falling cash flows,” he says, adding that Total is solely a long-term buy or hold.

“Nonetheless, the open tendering system holds immense potential for Total to grow, and if the management is able to tap into similar growth opportunities, the company’s increasing revenues will reflect in a rising share,” he says.

Over the past one year, Total has touched a low of Sh22 per share and climbed to a high of Sh32 per share during a bull run in the last quarter of 2014.

The counter has 298.54 shares at the NSE with a par value of 5.

Equity Bank: This stock is not for the faint-hearted. On one hand, it is a hold or buy for long-term investors. On the other, it is a sell for investors who took

position at a lower price compared to its current market price of Sh50 per share.

Last week, a report by Citibank Global Markets recommended a sell for Equity Bank. The analysts further saw Equity Bank as a high risk counter.

“We rate Equity Bank as a ‘sell/high risk’ counter based on valuation. Although the story has many positive aspects, we believe the current stock price can be justified only with heroic and unrealistic assumptions,” said Citibank.

Apparently, according to Citibank, the stock’s current fundamentals do not justify its current price of around Sh50 per share.

According to Ndindi Nyoro, the head of Investax Capital, Equity Bank has the potential for a long-term investors who may be looking to invest their money for a couple of years.

“This is a stock solely for long-term investors who have the patience to withstand the time it will take to get value for their money,” he says. Mr Munywoki concurs, adding that the future success of the stock is destined to rely greatly on the success of the new

Pan-African growth format Equity Bank is seeking. According to Citibank, the return on equity that measures profitability will fall by 3.9 per cent from the current 29.7 per cent. In the same vein, Equity Bank will be seeking to issue an additional 411 million shares in a bid to raise Sh20 billion capital for new acquisitions. This, according to Mr Nyoro, will create a dilution effect, further punishing the share price. Currently, the counter has 3.7 billion shares. Mr Nyoro adds that investors may wish to see all the strategies and diversification products Equity has announced coming of age.

Stagnating share

“The market is yet to see the effect of the multiple products the bank has announced, which has been stagnating the share at the Sh49 t Sh52 range,” he notes. The stock ended the week at Sh51 per share from a 1.55 million traded volume. This was a drop of 1.92 per cent from Wednesday’s closing price of Sh52 per share.

— mburusymonn@gmail.com

How to retire wealthy as an entrepreneur RETIREMENT planners give the same advice to entrepreneurs as they do to everyone else — divert savings into retirement accounts that invest in mutual funds. That advice is suspect for the average person, but for the entrepreneur, who owns a business, it’s counterproductive and completely ignores your best wealth creator.

So what should you do instead?

The surest way to manufacture wealth is to invest in what you know. And there’s nothing that you know better than your business. Your business is also where the large majority of your wealth will be created during your lifetime. So if it’s to be your primary production and wealth vehicle, why not also have it be your top investment priority? Said differently, why not let your business be your retirement plan?

However, many entrepreneurs struggle to retire in their business because they overestimate their importance to it. In truth, no one is irreplaceable in a well-structured company. So if you can’t replace yourself yet, it’s time for a new strategy.

Taking this forward-looking approach will increase your production and decrease your business’s dependency upon you, making it easier to retire into a business that has greater potential for long-term success. So if you’re ready to get started, here are five steps to put into action as soon as possible.

1. Have a practical mission statement Your mission statement should lead toward clarity in action and live in the hearts of your team, rather than be some wordy, forgettable statement hanging on the wall. When your team is clear about the mission, it’s easier for them to take the lead when you’re not physically present.

2. Build focus Apply division of labour principles articulated by Adam Smith in his 1776 work, The Wealth of Nations, by creating new divisions in your business with a depth of talent and skills.

3. Compensate effectively Build a production-based economy and mindset with a compensation programme that gives incentives for hitting objectives, such as more money or other bonuses. This is much more effective than an “entitlement economy” where employees are only interested in getting paid for showing up.

And it gives employees something to work hard for even when the boss is away enjoying their retirement in the business.

4. Share your ideas Build one-page project plans on any new idea, new position to be filled or any other action idea. This creates a framework so that the knowledge isn’t just stuck in your head and allows the team to assist you in building the idea.

5. Stay updated Create weekly pulse reports on the key stats in your business. This will allow you to quickly make course corrections and adjustments at a glance — even if you’ve been out of the office all week.

In summary, instead of just being stuck as an employee in your business, build a business that relies on systems, protocol and other people’s abilities rather than resting on your shoulders alone.

This approach allows you to keep the business long-term and maintain the monthly cash flow it provides while also freeing yourself from the daily management and workload.

As you adopt this new paradigm, you’ll clearly see the folly in giving your money away to fund someone else’s vision before you have fully funded your own.

DAILY NATION Tuesday April 7, 2015

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smart company 11

DIVERSIFICATION» BRITISH INVESTORS PLAN TO TAP PULPY WASTE FROM SISAL PROCESSING TO PRODUCE METHANE

Rea Vipingo to delist if investors with 90pc stake back buyout bid Rea Trading Company has offered to buy out about 6,000 minority shareholders of the sisal processor at Sh85 per share

BY RAMENYA GIBENDI

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@ramenyagib rgibendi@ke.nationmedia.com

he majority owners of agricultural firm, Rea Vipingo, plan to apply for delisting of the company only if they are backed by investors holding 90 per cent stake.

REA Trading Company, through which two British brothers hold a controlling stake in Rea Vipingo, has said unless the threshold is met, the company’s share will continue trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

The two British brothers, Richard Robinow and Jeremy Robinow, currently control 56 per cent of Rea Vipingo’s 60 million issued shares as at December 2014. This translates to 33.6 million shares.

Their firm, Rea Trading Company, has offered to buy out about 6,000 Rea Vipingo’s small shareholders at a price of Sh85 per share with an aim of de-listing the sisal company from the stock market.

“Our offer is unconditional but we shall only delist if we achieve a 90 per cent acceptance rate from the other shareholders,” said Mr Richard Robinow in an interview.

Seek approval

Essentially, the two will need to marshal the support of shareholders who collectively own 23.8 million shares, which is 90 per cent of the total 26.4 million shares that are not under the control of REA Trading.

Rea Vipingo is set to hold an extra ordinary general meeting later this month where the British brothers will seek the approval of the other

shareholders to buy them out.

“If the threshold is achieved, the remaining shares (3.1 million) are not substantial enough to sustain needed liquidity for trading at the bourse,” said Mr Robinow.

The Capital Markets Authority has no set threshold for a majority shareholder to apply for delisting.

However, but a 90 per cent controlling stake carries enough voting rights to overwhelmingly pass any resolution, including a motion to delist.

The markets regulator, however, has a provision that allows investors controlling at least 90 per cent of a company’s issued shares to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares at market price or the offer price, which in Vipingo’s case is Sh85.

The British brothers are seeking to diversify Rea Vipingo’s predominant sisal business through capital injection of between Sh910 million and Sh1.3 billion over the next four years.

They two however say they would only put in the money if they

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Percentage that two British brothers, Jeremy and Richard Robinow, hold in Rea Vipingo.

They plan to diversify the company once shareholders agree to their buyout terms

60,000

Acres of sisal plantation that Rea Vipingo will hold once it sells about 10,000 acres to investment company Centum.

The farm stretches across Kenya and Tanzania wholly own the company.

“We need to take the business to another direction but we are comfortable risking our own money than shouldering expectations of about 6,000 investors,” they said.

REA Trading Company seeks to enter energy production and plans to take advantage of the pulpy waste from sisal processing to produce methane. Part of the energy would be sold to the national grid.

Diversification

Should the two British brothers’ offer be accepted by shareholders, They would expand Rea Vipingo’s existing vegetable business over four years to reduce reliance on revenues from sisal.

The delisting and diversifica-

tion plans come barely a fortnight after REA Trading and investment company Centum entered into an out-of-court settlement following a lengthy and protracted takeover bids that started with a Sh40 offer from REA Trading.

Centum’s first bid, in December 2013, was Sh50 per share and rose up to Sh70. Centum’s bid was, however, edged out by REA’s Sh70 a share with a promise of an additional Sh15 apiece in future land sales, bringing the total to Sh85.

Abusing rules

However, it is this promise that resulted in Centum moving to court, accusing the British brothers of abusing takeover rules.

The out-of-court deal would now see Centum acquire 10,546 acres of Rea Vipingo’s land for about Sh2 billion. The agreement leaves the Robinows with about 60,000 acres since Rea Vipingo currently has about 69,000 acres straddling Kenya and Tanzania.

Support takeover

The two companies also agreed that Rea Vipingo would be Centum’s tenants on the 10,000 acres with their tenancy agreement reviewed after expiry of each sisal plantation. Centum Investment currently holds a 0.49 per cent stake in Rea or 2.94 million shares and has already pledged to support the takeover bid by the British brothers leaving them with the task of convincing the holders of 20.9 million shareholders to accept the Sh85 offer price.

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Tuesday April 7, 2015 DAILY NATION

LEGAL TUSSLE » ROW WAS SPARKED BY MANJI’S USE OF SUFFIX ‘BIX’ IN ITS PRODUCTS, WITH WEETABIX SAYING THE SUFFIX IS ITS TRADE NAME

Weetabix, Manji agree to settle dispute over label out of court In the deal, food firm is required to sell all its Multibix products by May 30 and pay legal fees used by complainant in the suit

BY LILIAN OCHIENG’

@LilianMerab laochieng@ke.nationmedia.com

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wo breakfast firms have resorted to settling their dispute over a label out of court.

In the settlement, Manji Foods Industries is required to sell all its Multibix products

by May 30 and settle legal fees incurred by Weetabix.

Weetabix managing director, Mr Ashan Manji, said the two firms have agreed on an out-ofcourt settlement.

Weetabix had sued Manji for the use of ‘bix’ suffix in its Multibix product, which was launched in 2010. Weetabix said ‘bix’ is its registered name.

“We cannot allow anyone to use our registered trade mark.

We asked Manji to stop using the name but they declined.

We filed a court case, whose ruling came out in February,” Mr Manji said.

In the ruling, Mr Justice Eric Ogola said Manji had infringed

on Weetabix trademark and ordered the company to recall all its Multibix biscuits from supermarket shelves.

Manji was also ordered to pay Weetabix the cost of damages for the period that Multibix has been in the market.

Manji Food Industries has complied with the deal.

Through a public notice in the media recently, it warned all dealers to clear their shelves of Multibix by May 30, or risk being jailed.

Public warned

“This is to notify all the members of the public that by a settlement between Weetabix Limited and Manji Food Industries, it has been agreed that any person found stocking or promoting the biscuit product Multibix shall be liable for contempt of court,” the notice read.

The notice further warned the public that, “after May 30, 2015, Weetabix Limited or its authorised agents shall be at liberty to seize, confiscate and destroy all the offending packaging and any person found

in possession shall indemnify Manji Food Industries Limited for the costs of enforcement in addition to the court sanction stated herein.”

Manji administration manager Christopher Nzioka stated that ‘Weetabix’ and ‘Bix’ is the exclusive right and property of Weetabix Ltd. In 2010, when Multibix was launched, Weetabix had asked the court to temporarily stop Manji from selling the product, arguing that failure to do so would expose it to “continuous financial loss”.

Manji had denied Weetabix’s allegations, saying Multibix was not intended to confuse Weetabix’s customers and that it was an independent brand.

The fight over the trademark began when Manji failed in an attempt to register Multibix as a trademark. Weetabix opposed Manji’s application at the registrar of trademarks.

Continuous loss

Weetabix managing director, Mr Manji, said Multibix was placed on the supermarket shelves next to their products, making customers think that it was Weetabix’s product.

He said the firm had suffered continuous financial losses because of Multibix.

Meanwhile, Weetabix has

Multibix and Weetabix on shelves in a supermarket, in Nairobi, last week. Manji is required to clear supermarket shelves of multibix following an out-ot-court settlement in a dispute over label with Weetabix.

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upgraded its facility with a Sh200 million packaging machine and plans to deepen its reach in Tanzania as it ventures into Ethiopia with its new range of products.

The firm wants to double production in its Nairobi office in a move that would raise competition in the foods market.

Weetabwx had started sourcing its raw material from the Kenyan market but erratic weather patterns forced the company to import most of its wheat.

Mr Manji said a campaign by Weetabix is underway to help widen its penetration in the rural parts of the country with its main brand, Weetabix, as it introduces a variety of products targeting the elite market.

The firm has created brand loyalty in the region, capturing 80 per cent of the Kenyan market share.

With the launch of the adult cereals, the company expects to grow at a pace exceeding 50 per cent of its current annual revenue per year.

Mr Manji revealed that the business growth has been fluctuating between 20 and 50 per cent yearly but declined to give absolute figures.

He however believes this year’s growths will double the previous years’.

WE CANNOT ALLOW ANYONE TO USE OUR REGISTERED TRADE MARK. WE ASKED MANJI TO STOP USING THE NAME BUT THEY DECLINED. WE FILED A COURT CASE WHOSE RULING CAME OUT IN FEBRUARY” Weetabix managing director, Mr Ashan Manji

CUSTOMER CARE » BY LUCY KIRUTHU

How Kenyan malls are stimulating customer experience The first time I visited a shopping mall was in the 1990s. I visited Sarit Centre in the company of my nephews. Our main attraction was the play area. I do not remember much about the experience though. Today, visiting a mall has become part of everyday living and to many it is an experience. Many Kenyans shop, dine, watch a movie, go to the bank and see a doctor at the various malls. Since all these services are under one roof, it makes it easier for the customers to shop and get other services conveniently.

Main attraction Across Nairobi and in other major towns in Kenya several malls both small and large have come up in the last decade and many others are under construction. This year Kenya will witness the opening of East Africa’s largest malls, Garden City on Thika Road and Two Rivers mall in Runda. The main attraction to shopping malls was originally

An artist impression of Two Rivers mall at Gigiri, Limuru Road, Nairobi. FILE | NATION

convenience but today the many malls across the globe harbour some of the best shopping and leisure experiences. Each shopping mall offers a distinctively unique shopping experience. It is no longer just about the convenience of finding everything under one roof.

The shopping experience at the mall stems from mall design to re-

tailer mix to the customer interactions in specific retail outlets. Popular local brands such as Nakumatt and Nairobi Java House as well as international retail outlets are well represented in most of these malls.

Both the retail outlets as well as the malls themselves are an attraction. There are customers who simply like visiting a particular mall while others like visiting a particu-

lar store within the mall.

Malls are an attraction to the locals as well as domestic and foreign tourists. Many of us proudly take our relatives and friends visiting from out of the country to the malls. The malls are a growing attraction. Some of the best customer experiences in Kenya and elsewhere are seen at the malls.

Families and friends are spending quality time at the malls. It seems the malls are slowly forming communities around them. I am convinced that these malls will stir better customer-experiences in Kenya as they compete with each other and as outlets within the malls compete with one another.

What is the future of malls in Kenya? Across the globe newer malls are taking a more modern approach based on the overall customer experience. It is no wonder that old malls in the USA are completely shutting down due to low traffic flow while others are

remodelling to give them a more modern feel. Many of those visiting the malls in the future will look for an experience that goes beyond traditional shopping.

The Mall of American in Minnesota USA, which is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world for example, is getting closer and closer to amusement parks.

Customised offer In Kenya, It is likely that both the malls and the retail outlets within the malls will reach out to their customers in a more intentional way.

We are likely to see a greater focus on the customer as well as growth in customised offers for specific malls. I have no doubt that the future malls will offer a much better experience than their predecessors.

The writer is a management consultant and trainer. lucy@evolve-consultants.com or @kiruthulucy

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TRAGEDY » THE ILLICIT WILDLIFE TRADE IS A GLOBAL INDUSTRY THAT RAKES IN BILLIONS OF DOLLARS EVERY YEAR

Collaboration holds key to disrupting poaching menace Hunting some of the planet’s most amazing species into extinction doesn’t just threaten biodiversity; left unchecked, it can weaken the rule of law, destabilising communities and entire nations

T

he killers approached at dawn on the African plain. Their victim didn’t stand a chance. While she was frolicking with her young as the sun rose, they fired high-velocity weapons from afar. She was thrown to the ground, mortally wounded, in agony. However, the worst was yet to come.

Her assailants drew close. Armed with machetes and axes, they mercilessly hacked away at the defenceless victim, taking what they considered to be her most precious valuables. For hours afterward, her two youngsters sat next to their dead, disfigured mother as she lay in a pool of drying blood, hoping she would stir.

This type of violence, driven by greed, is not rare in some parts of the world.

The victims in this case are not humans, but Africa’s population of southern white rhinos. The horns of these majestic animals are highly sought after in many countries including China and Vietnam, where many people treasure them as luxury gifts or as natural remedies for ailments, despite the fact that research has proven again and again that rhino horn has no medicinal qualities.

The rhino killers are often members of highly-trained paramilitary groups armed with state-of-the-art weapons. These gangs have more resources than local police and park rangers, and their guns are far superior. As a result, the frequency of attacks on rhinos has increased dramatically in recent years, to more than 1,200 in 2014 in South Africa alone.

The illicit wildlife trade is a global industry that rakes in billions of dol-

Rhino horns are highly sought after in many countries including China and Vietnam, where many people treasure them as luxury gifts or as natural remedies for ailments. FILE I NATION

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Richard Branson lars every year. Endangered species are driven closer to extinction as they are targeted for use as food or pets, or to produce ornaments, furniture, leathers, medicine or cosmetics. This trade poses a momentous threat to our planet’s biodiversity.

The magnitude of the problem can be seen in the declining numbers of rhinos. In 2007, officials in South Africa reported that only 13 southern white rhinos had been poached, a number that led to cautious hope that the problem was being contained. But things quickly took a turn for the worse as demand for rhino horn began to grow among Asia’s increasingly affluent consumers.

In some countries, a kilo of rhino horn is worth more than its weight in gold. By 2012, the number of poached rhinos in South Africa had risen to nearly 670, and then it doubled again over the next

couple of years.

Protecting and monitoring Africa’s national parks is only a small part of the problem, since poaching and trafficking are problems that cross borders. The lucrative trade is attracting criminal syndicates, which have organised poaching gangs. Even though many of the key traffickers are known by name, they operate with impunity, protected by corrupt officials who benefit from the status quo.

There is a cascade effect: Hunting some of the planet’s most amazing species into extinction doesn’t just threaten biodiversity; left unchecked, it can weaken the rule of law, destabilizing communities and entire nations. This is a crisis that requires an international, multilateral solution.

Some technological approaches are promising. New software systems like the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool can help make wildlife patrols more effective. Better aerial surveillance, including the use of drones, can make a difference as well.

But it’s impossible to disconnect supply from demand. We need a global strategy that encompasses the entire

value chain - one that guards protected wildlife areas, monitors the airports and seaports for the trade, and disrupts consumer demand.

It can be solved by collaboration between three groups: the conservation organizations that understand the social and economic dynamics of the wildlife trade better than anyone else; national governments that can implement action plans and help to enforce effective international regulation; and the private sector, which can bring about change through innovation and investment and by encouraging responsible practices.

This will only come about with pressure from an informed public, which should be mobilized through local social media platforms and other channels.

We know what it takes to end poaching. What we need to do now is to muster the collective will to act. We can - and must - do better.

This column is part of a weekly series

by Richard Branson in which he responds to reader’s questions from around the world. Send questions to RichardBranson@nytimes.

MANAGEMENT » BY DAVID MUTURI

Leadership is a journey fraught with risks

Attending an Easter celebration service I was reminded about how leadership challenges have always been more or less the same, since time immemorial.

Leadership has always been a risky business and that is why it has never been for the weak spirited. It is the reserve of those with resolve to act, even when all the odds seem to be against them. It is for those who are willing to stand alone in the crowd — those who know the joy and the pain of holding on to an ideal.

From the beginning of life, every leader has had to contend with four categories of followers. These are the critics, the crowd, the committed and the called.

The critics are good listeners and good minds, generally speaking. They will listen to every word by the leader.

They will watch every action and they will be very keen on everything the

leader does. But all this will be for the sole purpose of making criticism.

They will have very strong arguments against every action taken and every word spoken.

Are they bad people? Absolutely not. They may not say very pleasant things to the leader, but they are very important and helpful to the leadership. This does not make them the best of allies. They are, however, excellent sounding boards for the worst that could happen as a result of taking some action. As they like being on the extreme opposite of where the leader is, theirs will always be the worst case scenarios. They can accordingly you to help prepare for the worst case scenario.

Then there is the crowd. These are fellows who are there only to watch and see things happen. They have no opinion of their own. They depend on opinion shapers. They will be quick

‘The crowd is quick to applaud and boo depending on the opinion shapers’.

FILE I NATION

to applaud or boo, depending on the opinion shapers. They wait to be told about what is happening and the implications, even when things might appear quite obvious. They are easily swayed and have no long term loyalties.

They will shout this view now and in a few short moments shout the reverse. They will hail the leadership today and demonise the same tomorrow. This is the group that will form the majorities in almost all circumstances. This will require some firmness in most cases for things to move.

The committed will believe in what needs to be done, but require constant guidance. They will see the general direction. They are not easily swayed like the crowd, but they must be keyed in line constantly. They are keen to make a mark in their commitment but with constant reenergising.

Then there are the called. They are

called to the cause. They are commitment is absolute. The cause is their everything. They share in the vision — they are bought into it and they can visualise the anticipated results. They are ready to sacrifice everything for the vision.

The dynamics of management may differ from time to time, based on many factors, like technology, finances, time and all that.

However, the very basics of leadership remain more or less the same.

Courage and vision will always lead the pack of the many things that a leader may need to do.

The risk of leadership never diminishes. Every little action is prone to many risks and it can never be that every action will work and give the desired results. It can never be.

Dr Muturi is the executive director, Kenya Institute of Management.

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US firm stops sale of children vaccine in China NEW YORK: American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has stopped selling one of its lucrative vaccines for children in China, the company said.

Pfizer gave no explanation for stopping its sales of the Prevnar vaccine, which helps prevent infections such as pneumonia, which killed an estimated 935,000 children under the age of five globally in 2013, according to the World Health Organization.

“Based on a careful assessment

of this situation, we have decided to cease our Vaccines commercial operations in China at this time, effective immediately,” a spokeswoman said in an email on Thursday, adding that the drug’s import licence had expired.

Pfizer anticipates a shortage of Prevnar in China before the sale of a new vaccine can begin.

Prevnar vaccines generated $4.5 billion in revenue last year for Pfizer. They are the second largest contributor to the com-

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pany’s revenues, according to Pfizer’s annual report.

The spokeswoman said that the other activities of the company, which employs about 9,000 people in China, were not affected. China is one of Pfizer’s largest markets after the US and Canada.

The setback comes as pharmaceutical companies have struggled to gain Chinese authorities’ approval for many of their drugs.

(AFP)

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1,985.11 172.72 1,572.63

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0.60 0.00 0.00 Sector PE

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6.04% 4.88% 1.00% 3.53% 4.00% 2.28% 3.31% 0.00% 1.80% 5.03% 2.38%

0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 10.00 0.40 0.50 1.35 0.30 Sector PE

560.00 -1.10 -3.53 5.34 17.94 17.04 13.91 9.78 7.24 47.21

0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 23.12% 4.26% 0.87% 1.40% 4.00% 2.86%

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39,622.00 57,710.52 2,823.51 4,037.34 5,310.00

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Date of

Next Interest Maturity

Coupon

Coupon

Face

Days

Indicative

Accrued

Clean

issue

Payment

Determi-

Rate

Value

to

YTM

Interest

Price

(%)

(per 100)

Date

dates FXD1/2012/2

30-Apr-12

FXD3/2013/2

nation

28-Apr-14 28-Apr-14

26-Aug-13

24-Aug-15

24-Aug-15

FXD4/2013/2

23-Dec-13

22-Jun-15

FXD1/2014/2

24-Mar-14

21-Sep-15

FXD2/2014/2

26-May-14

in millions Maturity

Fixed

13.826%

Fixed

12.939%

21-Dec-15

Fixed

11.553%

21-Mar-16

Fixed

10.803%

25-May-15

23-May-16

Fixed

10.793%

6,470

17,928

112

Price

9.614 103.8682

140

10.208

15,252

259

20,000

350

20,144

413

2.6588

101.2094

102.4696

1.4930

100.9766

10.386

104.0779

3.3326

100.7453

10.522

100.6565

0.4155

100.2410

10.596

104.1216

3.9436

100.1780 100.0671

FXD3/2014/2

22-Dec-14

22-Jun-15

19-Dec-16

Fixed

10.890%

8,905

623

10.823

103.2085

3.1413

FXD1/2015/2

23-Feb-15

24-Aug-15

20-Feb-17

Fixed

11.470%

23,593

686

10.892

102.2588

1.3235

FXD1/2010/5

24-May-10

18-May-15

18-May-15

Fixed

6.951%

11,925

42

7.451

102.6057

2.6735

99.9323

100.9354

FXD2/2010/5

29-Nov-10

25-May-15

23-Nov-15

Fixed

6.671%

11,969

231

10.344

100.2194

2.4375

97.7819

FXD1/2011/5

31-Jan-11

27-Jul-15

25-Jan-16

Fixed

7.636%

21,714

294

10.438

99.3277

1.4685

97.8592

FXD1/2012/5

28-May-12

25-May-15

22-May-17

Fixed

11.855%

22,588

777

10.962

105.9600

4.3316

101.6284

FXD1/2013/5

29-Apr-13

27-Apr-15

23-Apr-18

Fixed

12.892%

33,689

1,113

11.135

110.1345

5.7022

104.4323

FXD2/2013/5

1-Jul-13

29-Jun-15

25-Jun-18

Fixed

11.305%

12,908

1,176

11.168

103.3700

3.0437

100.3264

FXD3/2013/5

25-Nov-13

25-May-15

19-Nov-18

Fixed

11.952%

14,946

1,323

11.244

106.4020

4.3671

102.0349

FXD1/2014/5

28-Apr-14

27-Apr-15

22-Apr-19

Fixed

10.870%

25,543

1,477

11.323

103.3506

4.8079

98.5427

FXD2/2014/5

23-Jun-14

22-Jun-15

17-Jun-19

Fixed

11.934%

15,266

1,533

11.352

105.3088

3.4425

101.8663

IFB1/2010/8

1-Mar-10

24-Aug-15

19-Feb-18

Fixed

9.75%

15,908

1,050

10.900

99.3332

1.1250

98.2082

FXD1/2006/9

24-Apr-06

13-Apr-15

13-Apr-15

Fixed

13.50%

3,060

8.238

106.5844

6.4904

100.0940 88.6146

7

IFB2/2010/9

30-Aug-10

24-Aug-15

19-Aug-19

Fixed

6.00%

32,872

1,596

11.000

89.3069

0.6923

FXD1/2006/10

27-Mar-06

14-Sep-15

14-Mar-16

Fixed

14.00%

3,451

343

10.512

103.8435

0.8077

103.0358

FXD2/2006/10

29-May-06 18-May-15

16-May-16

Fixed

14.00%

5,028

406

10.588

108.8554

5.3846

103.4708

FXD1/2007/10

29-Oct-07

20-Apr-15

16-Oct-17

Fixed

10.75%

9,309

924

11.038

104.3284

4.9615

99.3668

FXD1/2008/10

25-Feb-08

17-Aug-15

12-Feb-18

Fixed

10.75%

2,993

1,043

11.099

100.5816

1.4471

99.1345

FXD2/2008/10

28-Jul-08

20-Jul-15

16-Jul-18

Fixed

10.75%

13,505

1,197

11.179

101.0857

2.2740

98.8117

FXD3/2008/10

29-Sep-08 21-Sep-15

17-Sep-18

Fixed

10.75%

4,152

1,260

11.211

99.1100

0.4135

98.6965

FXD1/2009/10

27-Apr-09

20-Apr-15

15-Apr-19

Fixed

10.75%

4,967

1,470

11.320

103.1450

4.9615

98.1834

FXD1/2010/10

26-Apr-10

20-Apr-15

13-Apr-20

Fixed

8.79%

12,053

1,834

11.509

93.8667

4.0569

89.8098

FXD2/2010/10

1-Nov-10

27-Apr-15

19-Oct-20

Fixed

9.307%

14,934

2,023

11.632

94.7797

4.1166

90.6632

FXD1/2012/10

25-Jun-12

22-Jun-15

13-Jun-22

Fixed

12.705%

10,965

2,625

12.023

106.8504

3.6649

103.1855

FXD1/2013/10

1-Jul-13

29-Jun-15

19-Jun-23

Fixed

12.371%

24,321

2,996

12.264

103.8324

3.3307

100.5017

FXD1/2014/10

27-Jan-14

27-Jul-15

15-Jan-24

Fixed

12.180%

30,520

3,206

12.400

101.1398

2.3423

98.7975

FXD1/2006/11

25-Sep-06

14-Sep-15

11-Sep-17

Fixed

13.75%

4,031

889

11.020

106.4854

0.7933

105.6921

FXD1/2006/12

28-Aug-06 17-Aug-15

13-Aug-18

Fixed

14.00%

3,901

1,225

11.193

109.5428

1.8846

107.6582

4,865

FXD1/2007/12

28-May-07 18-May-15

13-May-19

Fixed

13.00%

1,498

11.334

110.3309

5.0000

105.3309

IFB1/2009/12

23-Feb-09

17-Aug-15

8-Feb-21

Fixed

12.50%

11,244

2,135

10.800

107.1206

1.6827

105.4379

IFB2/2009/12

7-Dec-09

1-Jun-15

22-Nov-21

Fixed

12.00%

18,898

2,422

10.850

106.6794

4.1538

102.5255

IFB1/2011/12

3-Oct-11

28-Sep-15

18-Sep-23

Fixed

12.00%

41,671

3,087

11.000

102.8227

0.2308

102.5919

IFB1/2013/12

30-Sep-13

28-Sep-15

15-Sep-25

Fixed

11.00%

19,924

3,815

11.050

99.9818

0.2115

99.7702

IFB1/2014/12

27-Oct-14

27-Apr-15

12-Oct-26

Fixed

11.00%

15,805

4,207

11.100

104.3413

4.8654

99.4759

IFB1/2015/12

30-Mar-15

28-Sep-15

15-Mar-27

Fixed

11.00%

25,695

4,361

11.556

97.3196

0.2115

97.1081

FXD1/2007/15

26-Mar-07

14-Sep-15

7-Mar-22

Fixed

14.50%

3,655

2,527

11.959

112.5761

0.8365

111.7396

FXD2/2007/15

25-Jun-07

15-Jun-15

6-Jun-22

Fixed

13.50%

7,237

2,618

12.018

111.1118

4.1538

106.9579

FXD3/2007/15

26-Nov-07 18-May-15

7-Nov-22

Fixed

12.50%

18,030

2,772

12.118

106.6404

4.8077

101.8327

FXD1/2008/15

31-Mar-08

21-Sep-15

13-Mar-23

Fixed

12.50%

7,381

2,898

12.200

101.9689

0.4808

101.4881

FXD1/2009/15

26-Oct-09

20-Apr-15

7-Oct-24

Fixed

12.50%

9,420

3,472

12.573

105.3592

5.7692

99.5899

FXD1/2010/15

29-Mar-10

21-Sep-15

10-Mar-25

Fixed

10.25%

22,012

3,626

12.682

86.8428

0.3942

86.4486

FXD2/2010/15

27-Dec-10

22-Jun-15

8-Dec-25

Fixed

9.00%

12,036

3,899

12.692

81.2610

2.5962

78.6648

FXD1/2012/15

24-Sep-12

21-Sep-15

6-Sep-27

Fixed

11.00%

21,089

4,536

12.715

89.8259

0.4231

89.4028

FXD1/2013/15

25-Feb-13

24-Aug-15

7-Feb-28

Fixed

11.25%

30,618

4,690

12.721

92.0643

1.2981

90.7662

FXD2/2013/15

29-Apr-13

27-Apr-15

10-Apr-28

Fixed

12.00%

15,646

4,753

12.724

100.7382

5.3077

95.4305

FXD1/2008/20

30-Jun-08

22-Jun-15

5-Jun-28

Fixed

13.75%

18,449

4,809

12.726

110.3878

3.9663

106.4214

FXD1/2011/20

30-May-11

25-May-15

5-May-31

Fixed

10.00%

9,366

5,873

13.105

82.9853

3.6538

79.3315

FXD1/2012/20

26-Nov-12

25-May-15

1-Nov-32

Fixed

12.00%

42,359

6,419

13.100

96.8461

4.3846

92.4615

FXD1/2010/25

28-Jun-10

22-Jun-15

28-May-35

Fixed

11.25%

20,193

7,357

13.300

88.9293

3.2452

85.6841

SDB1/2011/30

28-Feb-11

24-Aug-15

21-Jan-41

Fixed

12.00%

23,668

9,422

13.500

90.6166

1.3846

89.2320

CORPORATE BONDS BARCLAYS BANK MEDIUM TERM NOTES FR(MTN)/2008/7

14-Jul-08

6-Jul-15

6-Jul-15TB182+1.00%

12.500%

0.740

91

9.430

101.9305

3.0479

98.8825

FX(MTN)/2008/7

14-Jul-08

6-Jul-15

6-Jul-15

Fixed

11.750%

1.260

91

11.750

102.8956

2.8651

100.0305

27-Oct-16

Fixed

13.00%

622

570

13.000

105.7289

5.7500

99.9789

MABATI ROLLING MILLS MEDIUM TERM NOTES FXD (MRM) 2008/8 27-Oct-08

27-Apr-15

CFC STANBIC BOND FR 2009/7

6-Jul-09

30-Jun-15

6-Jul-16TB182+1.750%

11.605%

98

85

10.180

101.7005

3.0523

98.6483

FXD 2009/7

16-Jul-09

30-Jun-15

16-Jul-16

Fixed

12.50%

2,402

467

12.500

103.2839

3.2877

99.9962

30-Apr-15

31-Oct-19

Fixed

12.50%

17,500

1,669

12.500

105.3454

5.3767

99.9687

KENGEN FIXED RATE INFRASTRUCTURE BOND FXIB /2009/10

2-Nov-09

HOUSING FINANCE BONDS HF-FXD 02/2012/7 22-Oct-12

20-Apr-15

14-Oct-19

Fixed

13.00%

2,969.10

1,652

12.000

109.4093

6.0000

103.4093

HF -FR 2010/7

26-Oct-10

21-Apr-15

17-Oct-17 TB182+3%

13.49%

1,166.50

925

13.271

103.0941

6.1877

96.9063

HF-FXD 2010/7

26-Oct-10

21-Apr-15

17-Oct-17

8.50%

5,864.40

925

12.000

96.4142

3.8997

92.5145

Fixed

CONSOLIDATED BANK 7YR SENIOR AND SUBORDINATED FIXED RATE NOTES SENIOR

30-Jul-12

27-Jul-15

22-Jul-19

Fixed

13.250%

1,750.00

1,568

13.000

103.3041

2.5481

100.7560

SUBORDINATED

30-Jul-12

27-Jul-15

22-Jul-19

Fixed

13.50%

250.00

1,568

13.000

103.4702

2.5962

101.7742

20-Jul-15

15-Jul-19

Fixed

13.000%

6,000.00

1,561

13.000

102.7001

2.7500

99.9501

28-Jul-14

27-Jul-15

22-Jul-19

Fixed

13.000%

2,000.00

1,568

13.000

102.4517

2.5000

99.9517

8-Sep-14

9-Mar-15

9-Sep-19

Fixed

12.500%

6,000.00

1,617

12.500

107.2456

7.2115

100.0341

BRITAM MEDIUM TERM NOTE

11.10 133.00 800.00 21.00 321.00 3.90 112.00 2.30 43.75

0.00% -1.48% -1.36% 0.00% -0.93% -1.27% 0.00% 2.22% 0.57%

136,100 96,900 166,100 897,300 21,100 10,498,100 12,900

3,840,066 19,525,446 100,000,000 254,851,988 790,774,356 210,000,000 12,868,124 1,530,000,000 75,708,873

42.62 2,596.88 80,000.00 5,351.89 253,838.57 819.00 1,441.23 3,519.00 3,312.26

(2.02) 11.76 42.55 1.93 8.21 (0.85) 0.15 (1.77) 3.65

0.00 5.20 42.50 0.30 5.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 Sector PE

-5.50 11.31 18.80 10.88 39.10 -4.59 746.67 -1.30 11.99 39.64

0.00% 3.91% 5.31% 1.43% 1.71% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.71%

16.60

0.00%

44,786,300

40,065,428,000

665,086.10

0.57

0.47 Sector PE

29.12 29.12

2.83%

BRIT-FXD01/14/05

21-Jul-14

UAP MEDIUM TERM NOTE UAP-FXD01/14/05 NIC BANK mtn NIC.BD.09/09/19

DISCLAIMER: This information has been prepared by Eugene Mwai, a fixed income analyst based in Nairobi. While every care has been taken in compiling the data, he does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.

For more information, email eugene.m@daphem.com.