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Kidero needs Sh12b to retire 9,000 excess staff Lack of funds to compensate excess staff earmarked for retrenchment has forced the Nairobi county government to continue paying bloated manpower.

MPs want police recruitment suspended

Governor Evans Kidero says his office requires Sh12 billion to compensate 9,000 workers whom City Hall does not need.

He said although only 6,000 out of 15,000

workers are needed to efficiently run City Hall, his office has continued to pay the excess staff because “it is too expensive to lay them off.”

“There is a total of

15,000 workers. We had our 11,000 together with 4,000 workers devolved from the Central Government.

The number of workers we need is only 6,000, so we have 9,000

workers whom we do not need but we have to pay since we do not have the money to retire them,” he said.

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FULLY OCCUPIED: Patients in one of the wards at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The referral facility has embarked on a feasibility study for the construction of a 300-bed private hospital.

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City Hall needs Sh12b to axe staff From Page 1 Kidero’s announcement means up to 70 per cent of revenue collected is used to pay salaries at the expense of development.

He said there is need to rationalise the staff figures to strike a balance between revenue earned and development expenditure.

“If we can retire them, we will balance the recurrent expenditure,

payroll and development. There is need for rationalisation to make sure we only have effective workers.

We cannot send people away and not pay them,” he said.

Two months ago, City Hall suspended hundreds of employees as it embarked on a payroll clean-up that included removing ghost staff and trimming the wage bill.

The workers were suspended and

asked to report to line managers once very week to help with a probe into how they were employed. The payroll accounted for 44.7 per cent of City Hall’s 2013/14 budget of Sh28.6 billion.

The suspensions followed an audit by consultancy firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers conducted in 2012 and a workers’ headcount last year which revealed that City Hall was

losing more than Sh100 million every month in salaries paid to more than 2,000 non-existent staff.

Some of the workers were suspended on grounds that their ID numbers were being used to make remittances to the National Health Insurance Fund by employees of other entities.

Others provided outdated identification papers to the National

Registration Bureau.

Kidero said the process of cleaning the payroll to required levels of 6,000 will start with the removal of the ghost workers.

The audit also revealed that some workers appear on the payroll up to five times using identical names but different National Identity Card numbers.

SA rhino poacher to spend life behind bars A rhino poacher in South Africa will spend 77 years in prison in one of the heaviest penalties that targets to curb poaching.

The criminals go after rhinos for their horns which fetch high prices on the illegal market in parts of Asia.

The sentencing of Mandla Chauke, a South African who was arrested at the Kruger National Park in 2011, is a sign that South African courts have realised the negative impact of poaching on wildlife.

The South African economy heavily relies on tourism, South Africa’s national parks service said.

Chauke, the poacher, and two accomplices shot dead three rhinos in Kruger Park before engaging patrolling rangers in a firefight when one suspect was killed as another fled, police said.

“We hope this will be a deterrent move to other poachers,” parks spokesman Reynold Thakhuli said.

South Africa, which has 70 per cent of the world’s rhinos, lost 1,004 of the animals to poachers in 2013, government data shows. Some Vietnamese and Chinese view rhino horn as a status symbol and a healing agent despite a lack of evidence to prove that it can cure. The horn is made of keratin, a protein also found in human fingernails. rhino killer: South African Mandla Chauke has been handed a 77-year sentence for killing rhinos. Chauke and two accomplices were convicted of gunning down three rhinos at the Kruger Park before engaging rangers on patrol in a firefight when one suspect was killed as another fled.

Kenyan woman in US most wanted terror suspects list

A Kenyan is among two women on the US wanted list for allegedly funding Al-Shabaab militants.

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The departments said they have arrested three women at different locations in US and The Netherlands for the crime.

Thirty-four-year-old Muna Osman Jama and Hinda Osman Dhirane, 44, were arrested in US where Al-Shabaab is classified as an international terrorist group for

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They were arrested at their homes in Reston, Virginia, and Kent, in Washington DC respectively.

A third suspect, Farhia Hassan, was arrested in The Netherlands, the statement said.

The suspects allegedly transferred cash as part of a network of monthly

payments. They were charged with one count of conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organisation and 20 others of providing material support to the same group.

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In 2014 alone, Al-Shabaab terrorists claimed responsibility for a number of attacks in Kenya which has left more than 100 people dead.

The group has been weakened by offensives by Amisom forces but still hold sway in vast swathes of rural hinterland.

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Drug shortage hits Nairobi hospitals over Sh34m debt Hospitals run by the Nairobi County Government are facing a drug shortage. The Kenya Medical Supply Authority (KEMSA) stopped drug deliveries to health facilities over a Sh34 million debt for three-month supply. KEMSA has given City Hall one week to pay up before they resume their supplies. Four hospitals - Mbagathi, Pumwani , Mama Lucy and Mutuini - and more than 80 clinics, have been affected. Chair of the County health committee, Manoah Mboku, confirmed there are no drugs in Mbagathi.

“When my committee talked to the finance officer, he said there was no money,” said Mboku.

The county health executive member, Timothy Kigondu, has, however, promised that the money will be paid in time.

“There is no need for alarm. The hospitals will be supplied with drugs,” Dr King’ondu said.

All county governments buy drugs from Kemsa.

rising obesity not a surprise, doctor says Obesity levels have almost doubled in the past 30 years, with more than 500 million people affected worldwide, the Lancet Medical Journal reported in August.

Dr Joseph Githaiga, a senior lecturer at University of Nairobi School of Medicine says the obesity statistics are not surprising. Office workers in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenyan may sit for up to eight or nine hours a day. The sitting continues as they commute by car or public transportation. After long days at work, it can be hard to find time to exercise.

“Losing weight is one task,” says Dr Githaiga. “Maintaining it is another that requires

Recruits training on hold over graft claims

Woman found murdered in Kayole house Police are investigating the murder of a woman in her house in Kayole.

The woman’s body was found on bed mouth with her mouth taped.

Police say they are yet to know the killers of the 48 year old woman who lived with her husband.

The man was away at the time of the incident and he arrived home to find the body lying on bed last night.

Vietnamese nabbed with lion teeth A Vietnamese man was last evening arrested while trying to leave the country with three lion teeth of a lion and an elephant hide both valued at Sh3, 000. The man was flying to Bangkok from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi when he was intercepted.

Police say they are yet to know the source of the teeth and skin.

discipline and commitment.”

The World Health Organization defines obesity as having a Body Mass Index of 30.

The BMI is a mathematical measure of body fat based on height and weight. Today health statistics show that approximately 14 per cent of all Kenyans are obese.

The US, which has had the highest average BMI in the past 30 years, has recorded a 3 point average increase from 25 to 28.

Statistics released showed that a tenth of men across the world were obese, while 14 per cent women were affected.

Among Kenyan office workers the obesity rate may be as high as 50 per cent.

urge to serve: Candidates try their luck at the recent police recruitment. MPs want the exercise cancelled over claims of corruption.

MPs yesterday suspended the commencement of training for new police officers until all the complaints raise about the manner in which they were recruited are solved.

The parliamentary committee on security and administration also summoned National Police Service Commission (NPSC) chairman Johnstone Kavuludi to appear before it on Monday and explain how they will deal with the arising complaints.

Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso ordered that the reporting dates for the recruits be put on hold until MPs investigate claims that the recruitment was marred with irregularities.

“I will make the order that the reporting dates be postponed until the matters are concluded,” Ms Laboso told the MPs yesterday.

The MPs said claims of corruption in the enlistment cannot be wished away.

Several other bodies including the Independent Police Oversight Authority and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have called for the recruitment be cancelled as it was riddled with favouritism, bribery, extortion, discrimination and violation of procedure.

Already, the NPSC has formed a multi-agency team comprising officials from the (EACC), NPSC itself, the police, the Interior ministry, the National Intelligence Service and NGOs. The team has a week to investigate the claims and file a report.

Cabinet approves release of 3 bills for tabling in House The Executive has released three of the six bills demanded by Parliament for deliberation.

The bills - The Environmental Management and Coordination Bill, 2014, The Public Service (Values and Principles) Bill, 2014 and The Persons Deprived of Liberty Bill, 2014 - were

released for tabling in Parliament after a meeting chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday.

Parliament last week accused the government of delaying bills so that they are presented to the house for debate when they are almost time barred. The legislators said it was

a scheme to ensure MPs do not thoroughly scrutinize the Bills.

The Public Audit Bill 2014, the Procurement and Asset Disposal Bill 2014 and the Fair Administrative Action Bill 2014 are the other three which the MPs wanted released for their deliberations to commence.

The six Constitutional bills have an August 27 deadline to be passed into law and the MPs said delay to release them could have a negative effect on quality legislation if they are rushed through the legislative process when they are tabled late for debate.

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Govt focuses on milk export status by 2017 The Government is focused on doubling the number of livestock from the current 21 million in order to realise the goal of making Kenya a milk exporting country by 2017. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei says the move, coupled with reducing milk hawking and improving storage capacity, will make milk production one of the most lucrative businesses.

He said although recorded milk production stands at 5.2 billion litres annually, another three billion are unaccounted for.

Koskei said the amount could be in the hands of hawkers or going to waste due to poor storage.

“We have been recording milk production at 5.2 billion litres annually but I believe we have hit the eight billion mark. The difference could be going to hawkers or ending up being wasted,” Koskei said.

He spoke at the Dairy Training Institute in Naivasha during the handing-over of processing machinery to farmers on Wednesday.

The facilities were donated by the Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Project (EAAPP).

The minister said the sector is lucrative and contributes up to 12 per cent of the GDP. He said the high cost of animal feed was a key challenge to the sector but said the Government is addressing the high cost of production.

He said Sh200 million has been set aside for the construction of a bull semen station in Kitale which is expected to raise production from 600, 000 to one million.

producers: A dairy herd. The Government says milk production stands at 5.2 billion litres annually but another three billion litres of the produce are unaccounted for.

KNH to set up new 300-bed private wing Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is planning to build a 300-bed capacity private wing. An advertisement in a local daily has asked for transaction advisory services informed by a need for the hospital to “improve its physical facilities, enhance revenue generation and promote medical tourism.”

The hospital will be built on

a Public Private Partnership, which means it will be funded by the Government and one or more private sector companies.

The biggest referral hospital in the country has 1,800 beds and serves as the University of Nairobi’s primary medical teaching hospital.

Out of a total bed capacity of 1800, 209 are for private

patients. The hospital has 31 beds for ICU, which are perennially booked.

Lack of resources and overcrowding at the hospital often overwhelm medical staff out to meet demands from patients.

Earlier in the year, the Government committed Sh8.4 billion to the referral facility for an upgrade of facilities.

overwHelmed: lack of resources and overcrowding at the hospital often overwhelm medical staff out to meet the growing demands from patients.

Docs trace Sh5m drugs in Nigerian suspect’s belly The Nigerian national who was rushed to a Nairobi hospital after falling ill has emitted 49 pellets of cocaine valued at Sh5 million.

The suspect had inserted the drugs in his anal system.

The 37-year-old man had arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, from Lagos while on transit to an Asian country before passengers in his flight were booked at different city hotels after the pilot fell ill.

The suspect was booked at the Laico Regency on Wednesday morning. He fell sick minutes after arrival, prompting hotel officials to take him to Kenyatta National Hospital for attention.

It is at KNH where the suspect emitted 49 of the 57 pellets he said he had swallowed for easy trafficking.

Police at JKIA have in the past months made arrests and seizures of drugs on transit to other destinations.

Most of the seized drugs are cocaine and heroin as data shows police at the airport have seized drugs valued at more than Sh50 million in the last year alone. Many of the suspects were passengers who were on transit.

Majority of the passengers on transit from Southern American countries carry cocaine while those from Asian countries carry heroin.

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48 killed, 15 injured in Taiwan plane crash At least 48 people were killed and 10 others injured when a twin-engine turboprop plane crashed yesterday while attempting to land in Taiwan’s Penghu Islands, according to Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration. Officials say five people on the ground were also hurt. Taiwan’s Transportation Minister Yeh Kuang-shih told reporters there were no casualties on the ground. Taiwanese authorities are now identifying victims and investigating the cause of

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the crash. Two of the people killed were believed to be French passengers, identified as Jeromine Deramond and Penelope Luternauer, according to Taiwan’s Central News Agency. One of those on the passenger’s list was an 82-year-old Taiwanese wood craftsman, according to local Taiwanese media.

Footage later showed the plane had crashed in a residential area damaging 11 houses before it broke into pieces.

Officials said the flight

The head doctor fighting the deadly tropical virus Ebola in Sierra Leone has himself caught the disease, the president’s office said, as the West African outbreak claimed more victims. Sheik Umar Khan, a Sierra Leonean virologist credited with treating more than 100 Ebola victims, has been

had been delayed because of conditions related to a typhoon before it took off from Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

The central weather bureau reported lightning storms at the time of crash and winds between 40 and 45 mph according to local reports.

Injured passengers were taken to Penghu Hospital, and TransAsia Airways established an emergency response centre, according to a statement issued by the airline. The president of TransAsia Airways, Chooi

receiving treatment at a ward run by medical charity Doctors Without Borders, a source at the ward told the Reuters news agency on Wednesday.

The 39-year-old, hailed as a “national hero” by the health ministry, was leading the fight to control an outbreak that

Yee-choong, appeared briefly at a news conference and bowed in front of news cameras.

“I sincerely apologise,” he said while expressing his sorrow to passengers’ families and the public. “TransAsia Airways is exhausting all means to assist passengers, victims and familiesand working with investigators.” One of the plane’s flight data recorders was recovered, and investigators will examine the crash site to unravel the cause which still remains unknown. The plane

has killed 206 people in the West African country.

Health Minister Miatta Kargbo called Khan a national hero and said she would “do anything and everything in my power to ensure he survives”.

It was not immediately clear how Khan had caught the virus.

His colleagues told

crashed near Magong Airport at about 7 p.m. local time with witnesses saying they saw homes on fire.

Some media reports said strong winds from Typhoon Matmo, which hit Taiwan early Wednesday, forced the plane to attempt a crash landing.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands began to receive its dead from the MH17 crash in a somber and moving ceremony that finally afforded some of the victims the dignity they deserve.

Reuters that he was always meticulous with protection, wearing overalls, mask, gloves and special footwear.

There is no cure or vaccine for Ebola, which can kill up to 90 percent of those infected, although the mortality rate of the current outbreak is lower at around 60 percent.

UN warns Israel over possible war crimes in Gaza battle The United Nations has issued a warning of war crimes to Israel for its offensive against the Hamas in Gaza even as the US resumed flights to Isarel.

The UN says Israel may have committed war crimes during the offensive in which hundreds of Palestinian civilians have been killed in two weeks.

In Geneva the UN human rights council voted to launch an international inquiry, with the US opposing the move while another 17 countries abstained.

“There seems to be a strong possibility that international law has been violated in a manner that could amount to war crimes,” Navi Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for human rights, said.

Early today the US Federal Aviation Authority lifted its ban on US airlines flying in and out of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport.

The ban had been in place since Tuesday amid security concerns sparked by Hamas rocket attacks from Gaza.

Thousands of tourists and other travelers had been stranded by the ban.

El Al, the Israeli national carrier, which continued to fly, hiked fares up to 15 percent amid a scramble for seats, according to reports.

In permitting the resumption of flights, the FAA said it had “carefully reviewed both significant new information and measures the government of Israel is taking to mitigate potential risks to civil aviation”.

But it warned it would “continue to closely monitor the very fluid situation around Ben Gurion airport and will take additional actions as necessary”.

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Navy joins Mombasa security cdrackdown: Kenya navy soldiers were yesterday sent to back up a police security operation in the Likoni area of Mombasa, following panic sparked by reports that armed men had been spotted surveying the area. However, armed police backed by soldiers from the nearby Kenya Navy base patrolled the area and found a grenade in the Soweto slum where hooded gunmen shot four people dead on Sunday night...

Schools face closure over unpaid fees: A number of day secondary schools have been forced to postpone mock examinations because they have no money to buy laboratory chemicals and other materials.

Both public primary and secondary schools are yet to receive their full Second Term share of Free Primary and Free Day Secondary education cash. The delay persist yest schools are only two weeks away to closing for August holidays.

Raila reduces referendum items to three hot issues: Opposition leader Raila Odinga has declared that the push for referendum is unstoppable as the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) narrows down to three the issues it want put to public vote. Raila laughed off the perception that Jubilee may unleash its tyranny of numbers to scuttle the process in Parliament, saying the crusade to change the constitution is people-driven and funded by Kenyans...

Eastleigh terror cells busted: A covert security operation over the past two months has cracked into five suspected al Shabaab-linked terror cells in Eastleigh and Majengo in Nairobi and two in Mombasa. Highly placed security sources told the People Daily that a multi agency security unit, that started operating in May has stealthily infiltrated and dismantled the cells...

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Suppliers risk blacklist for unsafe gas cylinders

trendy profits: An employee works at her desk inside the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) in Nairobi, Kenya. Online trading of shares has attracted a generation of youthful investors who have taken advantage of the internet convenience.

Young investors flock online stock trading Online trading of shares is attracting a youthful generation of investors who take advantage of the convenience of the Internet.

Due to a new product from the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), it is possible for anyone with shares to buy and sell them online without having to go through stockbrokers.

The new system which is available to anyone who opens a trading account with investment group, SBG Securities Limited, links the

NSE to back office systems at the offices of stockbrokers and the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation ( CDSC).

The CDSC is the official custodian of clearing and settlement services in the capital markets and ensures investors’ transactions are fast, safe and secure.

The service comes at a time when more youth are being encouraged to trade shares at NSE. In April 2008, the bourse launched the annual NSE Smart Youth Investment

Challenge to promote stock market investments among Kenya’s young adults. This year’s event offered up to Sh200,000 cash prizes to participants.

The system comes days before the NSE sella 63.5 million of its shares to the public at a price of Sh9.5 per share on Wednesday.

To use the service, investors are charged a negotiable commission based on the number of shares they want to trade. A 2.17 per cent commission, which also

includes charges paid to NSE and CDSC and an investor compensation fund, is charged for deals worth up to Sh100,000. Amounts above the figure attracts a negotiable fee.

“One has to be our client to use the platform,” said Nkoregamba Mwebesa, the CEO at SBG Securities Limited. “After opening an account with us and another at CDSC, we do the usual know-your-customer procedures, issue a user name and password,” Mwebesa says.

More than 84 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dealers may be barred from supplying the commodity for endangering consumers by failing to meet required standards.

In a letter dated March 3, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has asked City Hall to suspend licenses of distributors who do not comply with safety measures.

“ERC hereby requests that you suspend licences to illegal LPG plants and non-compliant

LPG retail sites since they pose a grave risk to public safety,” ERC acting Director-General Frederick Nyang’ Nyang’ said.

ERC said a recent study by a Cyprus inspection firm found filled cylinders without seals.

But Trade executive Anna Othoro on Monday said they will comply with the demands if ERC furnishes them with evidence of malpractice.

City Hall says it must be given a list of compliant suppliers and those who have not.

Jambo Jet crowned the best in Kenya

Jambo Jet I is the leading low cost airline in Kenya and fourth best in Africa.

This was announced at the recent World Airline Awards for 2014 held at Farnborough International Airshow.

Fly540, another low budget flight in Kenya, closed the best five list which was led by Mango Airlines of South Africa, Fastjet and Kulula in position one, two and three respectively.

The awards are regarded as a benchmark on passenger satisfaction levels for airlines globally.

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Titanfall - one of the games published by Electronic Arts.

New game device behind Sh29b profit for video firm

US video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) has reported a 51 per cent jump in profits for the April-toJune 2014 quarter, boosted by strong sales of games like ‘Titanfall’ and ‘FIFA 2014’.

The company’s net profit rose to $335 million (Sh29.4 billion), up from $222 million (19.5 billion) a year ago.

EA has also benefitted from the launch of new gaming

consoles (devices) such as the Play Station 4 and Xbox One, which has driven up demand for its video game titles.

But the firm said it was delaying the launch of ‘Battlefield Hardline’, a new game that is part of a popular franchise, from October to early 2015. It said it was looking forward for improvements to suggestions and feedback on the test version.

Andrew Wilson, Chief Executive of the firm, said in a statement EA was “testing and implementing several new features to help make Battlefield Hardline a game that players enjoy for years to come”.

Revenue from gaming on mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, rose 18 per cent to $120 million (Sh10.5 billion) during the period.

“We continue to view mobile as a business with tremendous opportunity as the market is experiencing significant global growth in smartphones and tablets,” Blake Jorgensen, the firm’s Chief Financial Officer, said.

A large part of the growth has been driven by “freemium” model, a service which offers free content but charges users for additional digital goods.

The matatu industry gives the Government more than Sh1billion tax every year. But the sector has come under heavy scrutiny over the years, with the Government keen on controlling vehicle operations.

“The matatu industry is the dominant mode of transport of passengers and goods,” says Prof Preston Chitere of the University of Nairobi, who did a study on the sector.

In Nairobi alone, there are more than 100,000 vehicles that offer employment opportunities for almost twice as many people.

“Matatus are characterised by lack of observation of traffic regulations, leading to a large number of accidents,” says Chitere.

As a result, the Government has enforced rules to govern the sector, one of which was the

introduction of speed governors for Public Service Vehicles in 2004.

In July 2013, The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) embarked on a project to ensure all owners are members of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs).

Mr Stephen Musai, the Chairman of the Sensitisation Committee, said the move requires all matatu Saccos to submit legal papers that allows them run the vehicles.

The vehicles must meet safety standards that will be regularly monitored by NTSA. Another blow to the sector is the Transport Licensing Board (TLB) which no longer licenses new 14-seater buses.

The move has led to fewer vehicles on the road as some get grounded due to mechanical problems and accidents.

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Selling movies a booming business

Kevin Wamae is a movie seller on Moi Avenue in the Nairobi city centre.

He sells a copy of a movie of series for Sh50.

“I download them online for free, but not exactly for free because it require

Consumers to benefit as smart phone wars rage Consumers will soon have access to a wider variety of smartphones as handset developers fight to dominate the mobile phone market.

Tecno and Huawei, two of the top 10 smartphone brands in Kenya, have announced plans to release new devices to cater for the Kenyan consumer.

Tecno, which has recently increased its marketing campaigns, announced plans

to attract new consumers by offering affordable devices.

“While in the process of deepening our mobile phone penetration in East Africa, we have developed a dedicated focus on driving smartphone adoption,” said George Zhu, Tecno’s Mobile President.

“We are committed to doing business with Kenya while addressing the mobile phone demands, and the future

Siginon Aviation to open new air cargo terminal at the JIA said. “The move to the JKIA airside is a commitment by Siginon Aviation to offer our customers better service in a world-class facility.”

Some of the features of the new 5,000-sq metre terminal include a general warehouse with 60,000-tonne cargo holding capacity, specialized storage areas for danger-

ness is usually good, but getting the movie licence from the government is the crucial thing,” Wamae says.

“The secret is to always have the latest movies and series’ that are on de-

mand.” He says he spends about Sh600 on black DVDs. “I buy the CDs in blank, maybe like packs in a week,” Wamae says.

The best days for business are usually weekends and on school holidays.

SMART WARS: Increasing competitions among smart phone manufacturers will benefict consumers.

infrastructure

Siginon Aviation, a freight logistics company, is opening a new air cargo terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. JKIA officials say that the construction of the $10 million (Sh879 million) facility is a response to customer demands for a safe and secure air cargo terminal on JKIA airside. This facility will be next to the passenger terminal. JKIA officials say this will provide ease cargo loading, ensuring fewer flight delays.

“The design and structure has been guided by global standards of optimal cargo handling underlined with a focus on safety, security and efficiency as the key principles,” Moses Wahome, Siginon Project Manager,

internet access, which I pay for, and burn them (transfer the content) to a DVD.” ” says Wamae.

On a good day, Wamae can make up to Sh3, 500, and about Sh80, 000 month. “The movie busi-

ous goods, perishables like horticultural produce, and oversized cargo. The facility will also provide 2,000 square metres of basement parking for transit vehicles and office space.

This is Siginon’s second such facility, after the terminal at the Eldoret International Airport.

JKA AERIAL VIEW: Siginon Aviation is opening a new air cargo terminal here.

sees us establishing an even greater foothold with Kenya now one of the primary technology innovation hubs in sub-Saharan Africa.”

Last year, Microsoft and Huawei partnered to launch the ‘Windows Phone 4Afrika’, a low-cost Windows 8-powered smartphone with region-specific features such as a long-lasting battery and a display that remains clear

under bright sunlight.

Since then, Huawei has launched at least eight new products targeting both the low, mid and high-end local consumers as it competes with other popular brands.

“We believe there has never been a better time to invest in Africa and that access to technology, particularly smart devices, can and will serve as a great accelerator

for African competitiveness,” said Jean-Philippe Courtois, president of Microsoft International. “These additional investments under the 4Afrika banner will help define our company’s new era in Africa.” Numbers from the Communications Authority of Kenya indicate there are more than 30 million mobile phone subscriptions within the country.

business101

To survive the difficult times, focus on the controllables

Uncertainty continues to be the major challenge facing small and medium-sized businesses. Leanne Hoagland-Smith, a marketing expert from international talent development group, Advanced Systems, says most businesses make losses or even collapse because the owners are not prepared for changes in their environment. The same can be said for most local business, which are unable to make money due to new rules set by the authorities. Hawkers, for instance, may be chased away from the city centre and forced to look for costly stalls where they can sell their ware.

When the owners of a business are not prepared to make such losses, they

risk losing their enterprise altogether. “The solution is to revisit current business plans, determine where course corrections can be made,” says Hoagland-Smith, who is also a Management Consultant and Published author. “Focus on what you can control instead of what you cannot

control.” This means that adjusting to the changes can save a business in the long run. For hawkers and smallscale retailers, relocating to an expensive base to sell a product is better than having to play hide-and-seek all day with county askaris and police.

SMALL BUSINESS: most such businesses make losses or even collapse because the owners are not prepared for changes in their environment.

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THURSday, JULY 24, 2014

HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

Your intuitive nature is especially strong, Capricorn. You won’t have to think about things because you’ll have the ability to just know the answers. If any penetrating detective work needs to be done, this would be an excellent time to do it.

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Any argument you start today is likely to erupt into a brutal emotional battle, Aquarius, so beware. Try not to tread on anyone else’s turf, because you’ll find that he or she is likely to be possessive and rather belligerent about defending what is rightfully theirs.

You may find that people are likely to challenge your mental process today, Pisces. Don’t be surprised if they seem to argue with your ideas left and right. Your heart may be especially tender, and any sort of belligerent dispute could affect you deeply.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

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The key for you today is to use your heart more than your head, Aries.

Base your actions on your feelings and your inner knowing of the situation. Facts may deceive you. It could be that you’ve come to rely so much on a linear, logical way of thinking that you can’t see any other way.

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Your thinking is quite clear, Virgo, and you’ll find that your emotions support your mental processes. Your psychic nature is also strong, so you should trust any hunch you have.

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

You may need to keep your spaceship idle today and perform a safety check for your crew, Libra. Make sure everyone on board is informed of the destination. It could be that you just picked them off the street without really telling them where they’d end up.

scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

Things should go especially well for you today, Taurus, so don’t worry about a thing. Life doesn’t necessarily get easier as you get older. You just learn how to deal with things.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

The more attention you try to get from other people today, Gemini, the more people are going to ignore your fancy displays and grandiose ideas. Take a much more sensitive approach. You’ll be able to lead people better when you walk behind them.

1. If you have to protest, cover yourself first-Krispin Jaro, Eastleigh.

2. I would like to beat you down, but wear your clothes first- Mike Muia, Nairobi 3. Ok, pause. Hand me my pants first-Jacob Sulumeti, Bangladesh.

You may feel as if you’re sinking into an emotional vortex, Leo. Be careful about assuming that things are yours when they aren’t really. It’s important that you not accuse someone of being a thief when you have no facts to back up this claim.

Things may not be as obvious as they first seem today, Scorpio. Don’t get started on a project until you understand the full scope of what you’re getting into. Otherwise, you may find yourself caught in the middle of an emotional drama that leaves you little room for escape.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

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Take care of the people around you, Cancer. Service to others is an important part of the day, as compassion and caring are at the forefront of your mind. Take this opportunity to become a reassuring caregiver for someone close who needs a nurturing shoulder.

Don’t try to force your ideas on anyone, Sagittarius. It’s important to maintain neutrality so you can act from a stable state of mind when someone brings you an issue that needs to be dealt with right away.

The City Under the Skin —by Geoff Nicholson

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A number of women randomly selected by a disturbed tattooist are kidnapped, crudely tattooed with maps on their backs before they are released. Nobody knows what the maps mean or where they lead to.

Billy Moore, a petty thug struggling to go straight, is employed by hit man Wrobleski to abduct the women and bring them to him so that he can decipher the maps. When one of the women turns up at a map shop for answers, she shows her tattooed back to the clerk, Zak, an aspiring cartographer, who becomes interested. Zak sets out to find out what

the map means and is drawn into the criminal underworld.

Soon the three men develop desire to know what the maps mean and whether the maps on the women’s backs are part of a larger map.

Are you ready for the100 happy days challenge?

Good Work Joma Joma doing smart business in Kenya: Harambee Stars, Shabana and Gor Mahia. I wish and hope other clubs follow suit. We need quality kitting for our teams. My appeal to the Spanish kit manufacturer: make the replica available and cheap, Sh3,500 is way too high! Meanwhile, AFC Leopards FC is still using some Quix kits I have no idea where they got that one from.

— Gregory Mulemi, Nairobi

Kim Kardashian Hollywood app On June 25, 2014, Kim Kardashian released a game app called Kim Kardashian: Hollywood that gives users a glimpse into the glamourous life in the showbiz capital.

Kim Kardashian West is a US TV and social media personality, socialite, fashion designer, businesswoman, model, and actress.

The game has become a sensation as government agencies even accidentally endorse it. The US Environmental Protection Agency accidentally sent out an automatic generated tweet from the game.

The app is on track to making $200 million (Sh 17 billion) at the end of the year, as Kim waits to earn $ 80million (Sh7 billion) because users have to make app

purchases for the purchase of clothes and accessories.

Users can access the glamorous Hollywood life complete with club openings, celebrity feuds and photo shoots, among others. The game has been described as addictive and is available on Apple store and Google Play store. It was developed by Glu Mobile, a mobile games company.

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TRENDING

Ladies, nude heels are a must-have THURSday, JULY 24, 2014

Every woman deserves to have a good pair of heels—and no, it’s not not the average black pair.

Nude is the new black. Heels in this colour are the perfect wardrobe must-haves because they match with everything, and in fact, if you had to commit to just one pair of shoe, this should be the colour to go for. With a black pair of heels, attention is drawn down and almost makes the shoes the

focal point of the outfit. In contrast, nude shoes just blend in and draw the eye up ensuring that the rest of the outfit is noticed.

One secret about nude shoes is to pick one with few embellishments.

The more neutral the better. The shoes should complement your outfit, not compete with it. The whole point is that they blend with the legs. If you are the adventurous type then

nude: Neutral coloured heels go with any colour.

try nude peep toes. Nude heels calm down a colourful outfit but also emphasize it.

They are best worn when your legs are bare-That is, when you are wearing a mini skirt or a pair of shorts.

This is because they complement your legs drawing attention to them and make you look taller and streamlined.

They are also versatile and can be worn with any colour .

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New glasses that require piercing of nose bridge If you wear spectacles and you feel that you are tired of always having them on over your ears, there is a solution, pierced glasses.

Pierced glasses are a pair of prescription spectacles that stay affixed to one’s eyes through a piercing over the nose.

The idea came from James Sooy, an American artist who says that getting laser eye surgery, so that one does not have to wear spectacles anymore, is much more dangerous than the idea of pierced glasses.

What one does is, they get pierced through

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Uhuru clothing line Thomas Mwicigi, is the founder and CEO of US-Based clothing label Uhuru Clothing, one of the most popular t-shirt brands in the country.

The clothing line was founded in December 2007 in Dallas Texas, US. He was frustrated from a lack of African representation in stores in the Western countries. The brand was meant to cater to a market that was looking for clothes and accessories that represented Africa.

He has dressed local musician like STL, Nameless, Madtraxx and Prezzo, who help in market the brand by wearing the clothing in their music videos.

On the international front he has dressed ragga sensation Alaine and R&B musician, Anthony David among others.

They design t-shirts, skirts, bow ties and other apparel, to add an African twist to the clothing by putting prints that represent Africa like the map of Africa or images of famous people like Wangari Maathai.

the skin above the bridge of your nose. A barbell, a thin metal, is passed through the piercings and L-shaped metal pieces are screwed onto the barbell. Then earth magnets are fixed to the glasses to hold them on.

The L-shaped metal pieces let the lenses sit on the nose and take the actual weight of the lenses. “If you have a hole in your face, it would not be very easy to adjust the lenses if one needed to and piercings like that can take a year to heal,” Dr. Steven Garza, an optometrist at Memorial Eye Hospital, US.

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How to spot a fake Cartier watch 1. Check the spelling of “Cartier” and all other writing on the watch and its accompanying wrapping. Fake products often have it incorrectly spelt.

2. Examine the watch’s craftsmanship. The piece should be well-made and durable. Look out for a casing or the watch face if it’s scratched or dull.

3. Locate the serial number. The watch should have one. Look for it on the back or on the side of the casing. It should be a nicely engraved number not one roughly etched.

4. Find the logo. A real Cartier will bear the logo of two “C”s engraved back to back. It should be on the back of the watch, on the watch’s buckle and on the dial.

CAREER |11 THURSDAY, jUlY 24, 2014

I have time to hang out with my family and friends over the weekend

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Moses Mulwa is a marketing executive at Salon Magazine.

He spoke to XNewS about his job.

XN: What does your job entail?

MM: Selling advertising space, maintaining good relations between the client and company and ensuring adverts are well placed.

XN: How many hours do you work in a day?

MM: From 8am to 5am weekdays and half day on Saturday.

XN: How much do you earn?

MM: I earn a good salary and great commissions on adverts I bring in.

XN: What qualifications do you need for the job?

MM: Passion and zeal.

Academic qualifications are, however, paramount. Having certification or a degree in marketing will go a long way.

I have a

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IT allows you to take command of the world

higher diploma in marketing which has given me vast experience in the industry.

XN: Was this your dream career?

MM: I wanted to be a businessman when I was younger so I ended up specialising in marketing.

XN: Does your job interfere with social life?

MM: Not really because am only busy during the week.

I have time to hang out with my family and friends over the weekend.

XN: What is the best part of your job?

MM: When I hit my targets or a client likes my job XN: What is the worst part?

MM: When business is slow for the month or if a client is not happy XN: Any advice for people who want to venture into your line of work?

MM: You need patience and hard work to build a solid platform and clientele.

Technology has enveloped the world into a tiny village. With the pressing of a command key, the world comes on your screen.

With a hand-held device, one can communicate seamlessly to every corner of the world through the internet.

Internet infrastructure requires support from experts with sharp skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT).

And as everything changes to digital, we all need support from ICT experts.

An undergraduate degree in Information Technology will equip one with the skills by enabling you to reach your passion and dreams.

University: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Course category: BSc. Information Technology Duration: Four years Admission requirements A minimum C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination.

You must also have minimum of a C+ (plus) in maths, physics, English and history and/ or religious studies, geography or biological sciences.

Fees: Self-sponsored students will pay Sh180, 919 for an academic year, which totals to Sh723, 676 for the four years Careers: areas of work are as many as the organisations. One can work in ICT departments of various organisations.

Other opportunities can be in network support centres of companies and telecom departments, among other sectors.

Lack of finances diverts many from cherished career dreams People pursue some courses, but end up in different fields for a number of reasons. Julie Gichuru holds a degree in law and Masters in Business Administration, but she chose to work in the media industry.

Financial constraints at times send people in different career directions. This forces them

into studying something else they can afford to pay for.

This way, they can get a job and fund initial courses and change careers later on. Patrick Korir, the co-founder of Futaa. com and CEO of fostats.com initially studied Information Technology before shifting to journalism. He took up a

writing career because IT lacked the satisfaction he desired and made him feel out of place.

“At the point of cross-over, it occurred to me one should never waste time doing things for the sake of it, search yourself and settle on what you are passionate about. The end result is better productivity,” he said.

Others are working not because it is their vocation, but they can’t get a job befitting their educational background.

“I studied Business Administration and Accountancy and really wanted to work in the field but when I failed to get employed, I ended up teaching humanities at a high

school,” says Jim Munyau.

Jim is one of those who would rather find something to do. The worst scenario is where people are pressured by parents to study what they don’t want. Some will not get into professions they studied for in school, but will change career paths by doing what they love.

IT CLASSeS: “At the point of cross-over, it occurred to me one should never waste time doing things for the sake of it”.

online

Netflix allows students more access to e-resource

IN CLASS: even as Kenyan universities drag feet in adopting e-learning, investing in ICT infrastructure, it may not be the solution.

Netflix-style access to electronic material launched last week by Amazon is a major boost for students studying online.

The students will access more than 600, 000 book titles in Kindle format. The books will compliment online studies material for those who cannot access university library

facilities. Kindle format is a portable e-reader developed

by Amazon in 2007. It has, however, been improved over the years to enable students download and read digital material. Though it is available for US students, the company says it plans to avail it to global students. Students can access more than 2, 000 audio

materials which are handy, especially for those with eyesight challenges.

But students must subscribe to have unlimited access to the latest editions of e-books and other resources for about Sh880. IPad and iPhone windows can download Kindle app that can help one reach the massive

repertoire of knowledge.

Even as Kenyan universities drag feet in adopting e-learning, it investing in ICT infrastructure may not be the solution. Supporting innovation in Information Communication Technology (ICT) will allow students develop solutions to their needs.

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FUN

THURSday, JULY 24, 2014

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What’s in the cinemas

Thursday evening traffic jams are for those who want to catch nap as they travel home. But if you want some entertainment and avoid the evening mad rush on the roads before you go home stop at one of Imax, Fox Cineplex Sarit Centre, Planet Media Prestige Plaza and century Cinemax Junction.

Theatres 2 iMax, Fox Cineplex, Century Think Like a Man Too (2014, USA) A couple’s misadventure gets them into a situation that threatens to derail their wedding.

Planet Media Prestige Plaza: 6.15mp Century Cinemax junction: 5.20pm

22 Jump Street (2014, USA) After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.

Fox Cineplex: Sarit centre: 6.50pm, 9.30pm Planet Media Prestige Plaza: 8.50pm Century Cinemax junction: 9.40pm

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014, India) When Kavya Pratap Singh, a chirpy yet fiesty girl from Ambala, decides to make a trip to Delhi for her marriage shopping, she meets a young, carefree Delhi lad, Humpty Sharma.

Fox Cineplex Sarit centre: 9pm

Million Dollar Arm (2014, USA) A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball.

Fans can’t wait for The Guardians of the Galaxy Based on the comic book published

by Marvel Comics, the first wave of reactions to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ are nothing short of stunning.

Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a man of the ’80s and leader of the Guardians is the offspring of a human mother and an alien father. He finds himself caught in the middle of a conflict spanning the cosmic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

He main drive is to earn his title of Star-Lord with a team of ex-cons that includes a genetically engineered raccoon (Rocket Raccoon), a emotional alien tree of royal descent (Groot), Drax the Destroyer, a human who died and came back a killing machine (played by Dave Bautista), and powerful and skillful assassin Gamora, (Zoe Saldana) who vows revenge against her master.

Together but for their varied individual reasons, they bring the fight to Ronan the Accuser, Nebula and her pirates, and their grandmaster, Thanos. Things get rough and the heat intensifies as aliens fight back relentlessly. This is a huge hit you can’t afford to miss.

James Gunn directed the movie, far

much better than the Scooby Doo (2002) and Scooby Doo 2 (2004) series he wrote, way beyond ‘Slither’ (2006) and ‘Super’ in 2010.

Some critics have gone so far as

to call it Marvel’s best yet, even topping this year’s hugely successful and well-reviewed “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”

There may come a day when mighty

action: A scence from Guardians of The Galaxy coming to theatres next month.

Fox Cineplex Sarit centre: 7pm Planet Media Prestige Plaza: 6pm

Century Cinemax junction: 7.30pm

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014, USA) A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier.

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The green mojito

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Takes only 10 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients: Rum, fresh limes, mint syrup, white sugar, fresh mint, soda water

Fox Cineplex Sarit centre: 7pm Planet Media Prestige Plaza: 9pm Century Cinemax junction: 5pm, 7.10pm, 9.40pm

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014, USA) Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider. They must defend their peace.

Century Cinemax junction: 5.10pm, 7.10pm

Maleficent (2014, USA) A vindictive fairy is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace.

Imax 20th century: 9pm

Century Cinemax junction: 7.30pm

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014, USA) An automobile mechanic and his daughter make a discovery that brings down the Autobots and Decepticons – and a paranoid government official – on them.

Century Cinemax junction: 9.40pm

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014, USA) The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Marvel Studios starts to fall, but it seems we’re not there yet. Sit and wait, for its unresisting wave beckons at your doorstep.

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Facing right, pump your right arm down towards your waist. Pump your left arm down towards your waist.

Pump both arms forward and then downwards as you dip your body at the waist by bending your knees.

Pump both arms forward and raise your body as you lift your right leg. Repeat Steps 1,2 and 3 but this time, face to the left.

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Preparation: Pour the rum into a shaker with mint syrup.

Mix them for a minute and then add white sugar and soda water.

Shake for two minutes and add fresh lime juice for that sour taste.

Let the mixture sit for three minutes, add ice cubes and a slice of lime on the glass and serve cold.

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THURSday, JULY 24, 2014

Sport

dissapointing Hamstring operation cuts short Yohan Blakes season P.15

How Messi almost became a Gunner Lionel Messi was sensationally considering a move to Arsenal at the end of last season before Cesc Fabregas joined Chelsea.

Reports from Spain say the Barcelona superstar, who is widely considered to be the best player on the planet, was contemplating a move to Arsene Wenger’s side at the time close friend Fabregas announced a possible move back to the Gunners.

Messi ended the season disillusioned in Spain after losing the La Liga title on the final day to Atletico Madrid and exiting the Champions League at early stages.

At the time, the Argentine had a

Treu’s Kenya ready to roll on Saturday

Sh36billion release clause which was out of Arsenal’s reach.

That was before Fabregas signed for Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea dashing Messi’s move.

Messi then signed a new contract with the Catalan club worth Sh2.

4billion a year.

The deal has improved his release clause by extra Sh2.9billion and takes him even further out of the Gunners’ reach.

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have in the past been linked with Messi but Financial Fair Play rules would make a move highly unlikely.

disillusioned: Messi ended the season disillusioned in Spain after losing the La Liga title on the final day to Atletico Madrid and his Barcelona was bundled out of the Champions League at the group stages.

Kenya 7’s head coach Paul Treu is confident his team will start their journey well at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Speaking after the team wound up preparations with a friendly tie against Papua New Guinea earlier in the week, the coach said the team is ready.

The South African said PNG’s choice was meant to give the team a feel of the style of two of their rivals, Cook Islands and Trinidad and Tobago.

“That was the closets we could get…. we achieved what we were set to do,” said the coach.

He said the team’s two-week camp in United Kingdom was adequate and will be reciprocated when the games begin.

“It has been raining in Glasgow but the conditions at Ibrox Stadium should be perfect when the rugby schedule starts on Saturday,” he said.

Kenya will be up against Cook Islands in the first match at 1.16 pm (Kenya time) before playing Trinidad and Tobago nearly eight hours later from 9.52 pm.

Kenya and South Africa meet from 12.10 am in the last match of the opening day.

Top seeds New Zealand, who are the defending champions, will kick off their schedule against Canada.

Rogers wins Tour de France stage 16 as Nibali retains lead

sweet victory: Mick Rogers powered to solo victory on stage 16 of the Tour de France as Vincenzo Nibali withstood heavy pressure to consolidate his overall lead on Wednesday.

Mick Rogers powered to solo victory on stage 16 of the Tour de France as Vincenzo Nibali withstood heavy pressure to consolidate his overall lead on Wednesday.

Rogers infiltrated the day’s 21-man escape before weaving himself into a subsequent fiveman group on the descent from the final climb. He later surged clear with an attack 4.7km from the finish in Bagneres-de-Luchon and could not be caught.

It was the first Tour stage win for the 34-year-old Australian’s career and his third victory at a Grand Tour this season. He had registered a pair of successes at May’s Giro d’Italia.

The triumph also continues a remarkable comeback to racing after he was cleared of doping charges in April. The charge had seen him miss the first chunk of the 2014 campaign.

Thomas Voeckler, who had been hoping for a third consecutive Tour win in Bagneres-de-Luchon, made it into the final group of five. However, he had to settle for second place, nine seconds down on Rogers, with Team Sky’s Vasil Kiryienka following in third.

Nibali crossed the line in a small group of race favourites 8min 32sec behind the winner. He retained his 4min 37sec lead over second-placed Alejandro Valverde in the general classification.

Rogers said: “It’s amazing. I knew once we got to the bottom of the last climb that the race began for me. I knew Voeckler would be hard to beat and I tried a few times to drop him, but I couldn’t on the top of the climb.”

Stage 16 was the longest day of the race at 237.5km, and took riders from Carcassonne into the Pyrenees.

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Kelai seeks history in Glasgow

Gor set to win Cecafa Gor Mahia have what it takes to win the 2014 Cecafa club championship which starts on August 8 in Kigali, Rwanda, club chairman Ambrose Rachier has said.

Rachier questioned the timing of the tournament but tipped the Kenyan champions to navigate the tough Group B and win their first

regional club title in over three decades. The pool also features Kampala Capital City Authority, Burundi’s Flambeau de l’Est, hosts APR and Telecom of Djibouti.

“The notice to the two-week tournament is obviously short but we have to take the challenge and go for it. The squad has what it takes to win

the title,” he said.

“We have not had a good season off the pitch. The players are doing incredibly well and we are leading the table but in terms of sponsorship we’re struggling. Hopefully that will be sorted soon.”

Meanwhile Cecafa secretary general, Nicholas Musonye has tipped the 2014 edition

to be much better than previous editions. Musonye also declared all 14 clubs eligible had confirmed participation including defending champions Vital ‘O’ of Burundi in the annual tournament that will be held in Amahoro and Nyamirambo stadiums.

We are assessing all our competitions to form a strong

BRING IT ON: Gor Mahia players salute their fans.

Gor will play in the Cecafa club cup in Kigalin from August 8

league so that our top clubs are engaged in football to aid progress in African competitions. “We don’t want to be in hurry for the introduction of the Champions League and that is why we have given ourselves two years to ensure we don’t interfere with the CAF programmme,” he announced.

Marathoner John Ekiru Kelai, aims to make history as the first Kenyan to defend his title in Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday.

Two-time Mumbai marathon winner who won gold in Delhi India, is hoping his first race on his return from a two-year injury-induced layoff will be successful.

“In every sport there are challenges as we are prone to injuries. It took time to work with my doctors and that’s why I was not running,” the 38-year-old said on his nagging hamstring injury.

Kelai ran the Commonwealth Games marathon course when he competed in the 2012 Glasgow Half Marathon and has run in UK and China road races to prepare for the Club games.

He said he is looking forward to lead a historic Kenyan podium sweep over the 42km distance.

“The course is not tough because I’m familiar with it but it will depend on the pace of the day. We have a good team and my two colleagues have fast times just like me so we hope we are going to sweep the podium,” he said.

Kelai, who will be looking to better his personal best of 2:09:09, however maintains defending his title will not be easy, since there are upcoming athletes whom he considers as great challengers.

“After four years there are new breed that is cropping up,” he said.

Fabregas relishing new Chelsea role after Barcelona exit New Chelsea signing Cesc Fabregas has revealed he was desperate to sort out his future before the World Cup, and says he is relishing the chance to play under Jose Mourinho this season.

The Spain international became the Blues’ first off-season signing after he left Barcelona for Stamford Bridge in June, before jetting off to Brazil with Spain for the World Cup. The former Arsenal captain is now eagerly anticipating his new career in the west of London, saying: “It was very important for me that the deal was done before

the World Cup. “I wanted my head free and to know what I was going to do next season and where I was going to be.

I thought I was at the right age and I believed I wanted a change. “I looked at all the offers I had and after speaking to the coach, I thought Chelsea was the best decision.

“Jose’s teams are always difficult to beat and always difficult to play against. Tactically they are very well-composed and they have discipline. He gets the best out of his players.”

NEW TRUE BLUE: Cesc Fabrigas is one of Chelsea’s new signings this off season.

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Hamstring injury cuts short Yohan Blake’s season THURSday, JULY 24, 2014

i’m out: Blake had ruled himself out of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow before coach Glen Mills revealed the injury was worse than they first thought.

Jamaican sprinter will not race again this season after undergoing surgery on a troublesome hamstring injury that has marred his fast-blooming career.

Blake had ruled himself out of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow before coach Glen Mills revealed the injury was worse than first thought.

“Right now he’s on crutches, he had to have an operation a couple of days ago,” Mills said.

“The injury was quite severe and the original prognosis was mis-

diagnosed. He went Germany and when they had a good look, they realised that it was more serious and required surgery, so he’ll be out for quite a long time,” he said.

Blake, 24, obtained the injury at the Glasgow Grand Prix earlier in July. As a result, he chose not to participate in the Commonwealth Games to avoid more damage on his preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Blake is a former 100m world champion and double Olympic

Bayern’s Shaqiri open for transfer to Juventus

Bayern Munich striker Xherdan Shaqiri has admitted that he would be open to a move to Juventus if the opportunity arises.

The Bundesliga champions recently said they have no plans to sell the Switzerland international, yet Juventus continue to closely monitor Shaqiri’s situation at the Allianz Arena as they look to continue their summer recruitment plans.

Shaqiri, who has also been linked with Roma and Liverpool, says he is yet to hear of concrete interest from the Italian champions but insists he is willing to step out to Turin from Pep Guardiola’s side.

“Juventus would definitely be a nice option,” Shaqiri said.

“Juventus are a big club, who wouldn’t want to play for them... I don’t think Juventus would be a step back in my career.

“But I am on holiday.

My brother is occupying himself with my future.

“I don’t know whether Juventus have been in touch with Bayern. I have not heard anything about it from Juventus or Bayern.”

Shaqiri joined Bayern from Basel in the summer of 2012, but has been struggling to secure regular first-team action at the Allianz Arena due to the stiff competition for places.

The 22-year-old has a contract with FCB until June 2016.

i’m open:Shaqiri has admitted that he would be open to a move to Italian giants Juventus if the opportunity arises.

silver medalist, but has been blighted by hamstring problems throughout his career.

The second fastest man in history, who also boasts beating the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt, was plagued by fitness problems last year making him not to defend his world crown in Moscow.

The injuries resurfaced at the Diamond League event at Hampden Park.

Man City match aborts after racist insults

Manchester City Under-21s walked off during a friendly in Croatia after one of their players was allegedly racially abused by a rival.

The game against HNK Rijeka was abandoned after the incident involving French midfielder Seko Fofana, who was sent off after an off-the-ball clash.

“What are the reasons?

They are known only to Patrick Vieira ” City said: “A decision was taken by the management staff to withdraw from the field and cancel the game.”

The City team is coached by former France international Patrick Vieira.

A statement from Rijeka read: “Manchester City coach Patrick Vieira entered the field, something

was discussed with the referee, and then to the amazement of a well-filled stadium he took his team off the pitch.

“What are the reasons?

They are known only to him.”

City said club representatives are liaising with officials, match organisers and Croatian Football Association for further action on the matter.

Fofana, 20, joined City from French club Lorient in 2013 but has yet to make a debut.

Cases of teams walking off matches over racism are rare, with AC Milan’s friendly at Italian lower division club Pro Patria in January 2013 the highest profile occurrence.

United scoop another deal with foods maker Manchester United has signed a three-year partnership deal with instant noodles pioneer Nissin Foods. The club will help Nissin build an association between food and sports and generate awareness on a global scale.

The deal comes barely a week when the football giants signed

a multi-million dollar deal with Adidas that saw United’s return to richest club standings.

In the first year of the partnership, the Japanese food brand will produce Nissin and Manchester United branded food products for sale across the globe and will unveil a unique campaign linking

the club with its products.

Nissin branding will also be visible on stadium perimeter boards during all domestic games at Old Trafford and official club publications, MUTV and the club’s official website.

“Nissin will start a new project in collaboration with athletes and

sports teams,” said Koki Ando, CEO of Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Our slogan for this project is ‘Hungry to win.’ We strongly believe we can ‘ignite a spirit of challenge across the world’ by our partnership with Manchester United who is the best in the

world in name and in reality.”

Founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1948, Nissin is well-known for its instant noodles which were invented by its founder, Momofuku Ando, who developed the convenience food as an answer to food rationing after World War II.

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Placing Love alongside James and Kyrie Irving creates an instant powerhouse in Cleveland

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014

BACK hoMe: LeBron James is back at the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Miami heat.

Wiggins pays for LeBron’s return LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers preaching responsibility, waxing patience and selling uncertain visions that made, and continue to make, more sense when bound to rookie Andrew Wiggins instead of Kevin Love.

This is not to suggest Love is an unworthy sidekick. Pairing a top-10 superstar with the world’s greatest player has its advantages—extravagant frills the Miami Heat exploited for almost a half-decade.

Placing Love alongside James and Kyrie Irving creates an instant powerhouse in Cleveland that is not to be outdone by any team in the Eastern Conference and is capable of rivaling even the most indomitable Western Conference foe, the San Antonio Spurs.

When this proposed super team comes at the expense of Wiggins, the most recent No. 1

overall pick who projects as an NBA All-Star, it’s not worth the risk—not to the Cavaliers, not to James, not to the resplendent future they’re trying to build together.

If the Cavs are able to acquire Love without forfeiting Wiggins, then we’re all free to sing the sweet melodies of Lumiere, begging them to be our guest, pleading with them to pull the trigger. Only that’s not possible at the moment. They tried brokering a deal without Wiggins, offering Dion Waiters, Anthony Bennett, a future first-round pick and, presumably, a lifetime supply of high fives. That left the Cavs in a difficult situation. The deal clearly cannot get done without Wiggins, who they are rightfully refusing to give up.

Soon after the Wolves rebuffed their initial offer, Broussard says Cavs put Wiggins on sale.

Okumbi scoffs at Machakos jinx claims

van Gaal off to a flyer as United thrash LA Galaxy 7-0 in Pasadena Louis van Gaal opened his reign as Manchester United manager with a stunning 7-0 win over LA Galaxy at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.

New recruits Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw were handed starts, while Van Gaal opted for a 3-4-1-2 formation that was similar to that used by the Netherlands at the World Cup

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Mathare United coach Stanely Okumbi (pictured) has rubbished claims that Machakos Stadium has contributed to the team’s recent poor run in the league.

On Wednesday, Mathare lost 0-2 to 2010 champions Ulinzi Stars leaving them (Mathare) with just one match – against

in Brazil. The change in system proved effective during the early exchanges and Welbeck got the ball rolling in the 13th minute, benefiting from an advantage following a foul on Juan Mata before striking the ball off the post and into the net from a full 25 yards.

Rooney converted a penalty spot in the 42nd minute and

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Nairobi City Stars back in March – out of seven since adopting Machakos Stadium as their home ground.

“You can’t say a pitch is the reason we have failed to get results. Luck is a big factor in football, I can say that is what we have been lacking,” Okumbi said. Boniface Onyango and

tapped home from close-range on the stroke of half-time.

Van Gaal made wholesale changes at the break, with Darren Fletcher who was the United captain of the night and Herrera the only two players to keep their places in the XI, and it ultimately disrupted the flow of the game.

However, Ashley Young cut

Gaal on his 3-5-2 formation: “When you want to change a system you must start at once. They can also play 4-3-3 & have for many years.”

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Eric Apul strikes in either half were enough to give the soldiers maximum points on the day. “I am happy with the manner my young squad is playing, maybe I want them to push harder than the 9th position we are in, with the remaining matches, I believe we can do better, “ said the coach.

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the ball back in the box and it found its way to James Reece, who scored a similar goal to Welbeck just past the hourmark, before the 20-year-old struck again with five minutes remaining. Young also got in on the action with two goals in as many minutes during the closing stages to add some luster to the score line.

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