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STATE VISIT: kenyan Premier League Champions Gor Mahia teach President Uhuru Kenyatta to sing the club anthem. The President hosted the players, club officials and some fans to a breakfast at State House, Nairobi, today to congratulate them on winning the cup for the second time in a row.

A Nairobi court has today jailed a woman for five years for stealing a friend’s four- month-old baby.

Ms Irene Adhiambo pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing the child before Nairobi Senior Principal Magistrate Enock Cherono.

The court was told that on October 26 at Kiamaiko area of Huruma estate, Nairobi, Adhiambo stole Baby Sharil from her mother whom she had befriended barely a week earlier.

She was charged with depriving the parent the lawful care of the child by fraudulently taking her away and detaining her.

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City baby thief jailed for 5 years From Page 1 She was jailed without the option of a fine and has 14 days to appeal the ruling and sentence.

Adhiambo had begged for forgiveness, saying she was a mother of two children who need her care. But Cherono said the offence was serious and deserved a deterrent sentence.

The court was told how Ms Lucy Apiyo, the child’s mother, first met Adhimbo on her way to visit a relative. Adhiambo offered to help her with the child as she tended to another aged five years who was crying at the time.

She returned two days later on a visit during which she sneaked out with the child after the child’s

mother left her in a rented house to buy sukuma wiki for supper.

The child was later traced to Adhiambo’s house in Kawangware, the prosecution said.

Adhiambo’s jail sentence is likely to breathe some fear into child traffickers who have formed syndicates to steal children.

Only in July, police unearthed

a child-trafficking syndicate in Kayole and arrested five women thought to have been part of the ring.

It later emerged that the syndicate was using a clinic owner to lie to unsuspecting mothers that seek deliveries in her hospital.

Prosecutor Noah Chemweno later told a court in Nairobi that Ms

Sera Ambiyo Matukho, who owned the Kayole clinic, had lied to a woman that her newborn baby had died during delivery. The lie was part of a devious scheme designed “for the purpose of exploitation” and onward trafficking of the child.

The syndicate was unearthed by Flying Squad officers who posed as clients.

World tallest and shortest men meet in London London was mesmerised when the shortest and tallest men shook hands for the first time on Thursday.

Sultan Kosen, who is eight feet and nine inches tall (2.51m), bent down to shake hands with Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal, who measures 21.5in (55cm) tall.

Kosen, 31, said it was marvellous to stoop low to reach out for the hand of the 74 year-old Nepalese.

Dangi makes mats and head straps in his county

with his less than two-feet height.

Kosen admitted to photojournalists it was not easy to bend that low for a photo.

The two met at the London’s 10th annual Guinness World Records Day celebration and they told journalists being world record holders had boosted self-esteem to overcome stigma for their condition.

Kosen’s hand is the longest in the world at 28.5 centimetres.

tallest meets shortest: The world’s tallest man, Sultan Kosen, meets the world’s shortest man, Chandra Bahadur Dangi, during London’s 10th annual Guinness World Records Day celebration on Thursday.

Heavy trucks to be banned from CBD starting January The Nairobi county government plans to block vehicles weighing more than eight tons from the Central Business District by mid next year. Governor Evans Kidero says the move will ease traffic congestion as vehicles entering CBD will be reduced.

“Vehicles above eight tones will be required to be licensed by the county government. We understand they deliver goods in CBD but we are

working on a special licence for them,” he said.

The county has installed 22 new traffic lights in the CBD which will start working in two weeks.

Kidero, who spoke on Thursday at a Nairobi hotel, said his government will construct nine transport corridors with dedicated bus lanes.

“Nairobi requires reliable mass transport system. We want to

encourage more Nairobians to walk (and) that is why we are doing NMTs (non-motorised transport),” he said.

He said the city buses plan is on course. “We have been stalled by the court case but it is over and we will deliver on the buses.”

He said construction of Outer Ring Road is due to start next month while the expansion of Ngong Road will begin in January.

“Fifty years ago, Nairobi had 1,200km of roads…we have only added 600km since then yet we require 6,000,” he said.

He assured of collection of garbage at Ngara saying City Hall will develop a blueprint on the menace.

“We have increased garbage collection by more than 100 per cent, come up with Nairobi Master Plan and a blueprint for our health system. I’m

aware of the garbage problem at the Ngara round-about and our aim is to collect all the garbage,” he said.

He said City Hall has secured 39 garbage trucks and plans to increase the number next year.

Kidero asked City residents to be responsible.“If you keep your doorstep clean, the whole city will be clean,” he said.

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KQ blames Ebola for record loss

Kenya fights South Africa for top spot as Africa’s leading tech hub Kenya is positioning itself to become Africa’s number one Information Communication and Technology (ICT) hub.

According to the country’s National ICT Master Plan dubbed ‘Connected Kenya 2017’, Kenya hopes to outpace South Africa in the field of modern digital technology.

The Master Plan is a strategy that seeks to create 50,000 new jobs by the year 2017 while shaping Kenya into Africa’s leading ICT hub.

South African tech columnist Duncan McLeod said in an earlier statement that “if South Africa does not think

National carrier Kenya Airways has now turned the blame on the ban on flights to Ebola hit zones and the insecurity in the country for the company’s record loss of Sh10 recorded for the half year up to September.

Managing director Mbuvi Ngunze said insecurity contributed a lot as travel advisories cut the number of travelers. Kenya Airways announced yesterday that it had recorded a net loss of Sh10 billion, the highest ever in its history.

its position as the continent’s tech leader is not threatened it should think again.”

Meanwhile, Kenya’s Master Plan states that the industry will generate $2 billion annually and topple tech leaders, including Nigeria and SA. South Africa and Kenya currently lead the continent in terms of internet freedom. This means that both governments have more or less avoided restrictions on accessing the web. While SA may lead the continent in various aspects of the ICT sector, Kenya leads the world in mobile money.

Kenyan women set to get cheap contraceptives

Kenyan women will soon access contraceptives at reduced or no cost to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

This is in a move to compliment the ongoing efforts of curbing maternal mortality in the country.

Together with other 69 low income countries around the globe, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) announced yesterday it is will expand access to Pfizer’s injectable contraceptive, Sayana Press. Speaking in New York, Michael Anderson CIFF Chief Executive Officer said many women are dying due to pregnancy complications yet some of the pregnancies were not planned for.

“Far too many women die or are harmed because of unwanted pregnancies,” said Anderson.

This important partnership expands the choice of affordable contraceptives. We believe this will

further support CIFF’s mission of enabling more women and children to survive and thrive,” he said.

Sayana Press injection, which will be retailing at about Sh90, can prevent ovulation for at least 13 weeks.

John Young, President of Pfizer Global Established Pharma Business, said the programme will lead to better families in the developing countries. “This is a great example of applying innovation to a Pfizer heritage product to help broaden access to family planning,” said Young. The programme dubbed Family Planning 2020 will boost maternal health besides reducing pregnancy-related deaths by increasing access and options.

“When women are able to plan their families, they are more likely to survive pregnancy and child birth, to have healthier new-borns and children. They will also invest more in their families’ health and

Shabaab were targeting Gikomba The 10 al-shabaab suspects who were arrested after attempting to gain entry into the country were targeting Gikomba market,police have said. Deputy IG Grace Kaindi while making the remark said they relied on intelligence and that investigations continue.

Only in May, terrorists hurled grenades at shoppers in the busy city market killing 12 people and injuring scores others.

Push for climate talks at G20 wellbeing,” said Dr. Chris Elias, President of Global Development Programs at the Gates Foundation.

He said collaboration between public and private partnership is will help women and young girls, even those in remote areas, plan their future better.

The contraceptive, which has been approved in the European Union, will benefit women in countries including Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal,

Uganda, Bangladesh, Latin America, among others. Currently, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta is leading the Beyond Zero Campaign in the counties to ensure no mother dies while giving life. According to the UNFPA-Kenya, 20 women die daily while giving birth, translating to about 8000 annually, making the country one of the most dangerous places for expectant mothers.

Climate change campaigners want the topic to be put as one of the agenda to be discussed at this weekend’s G20 summit meeting in the Queensland city of Brisbane, Australia. The two-day summit will be attended by the US, Chinese and Russian leaders among others.

What others said today...

What Raila told ODM MPs in night meeting: ODM resolved to kick out two rebel MPs from Luo Nyanza as party leader Raila Odinga heads for his home turf in a meet-the people tour to cut perceived rebels down to size. Rebel Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno and his Kisumu Central counterpart Ken Obura are the first highflying casualties and may soon be forced into by-elections...

Showdown looms over parallel Raila Odinga - Evans Kidero meetings set for Friday: ODM politicians from Nyanza region are torn between attending Friday’s delegates meeting called by party leader Raila Odinga, or a harambee rally to be presided over by Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero. The two functions are both in Homa Bay county, barely 44 kilometres apart, and could set the stage for a showdown...

Uhuru off to Kalonzo turf as Raila battles ODM woes: President heads to Kitui for talks with citizens as former premier prepares for crisis talks in South Nyanza, home to several leaders perceived to be Jubilee moles. Kenyatta will be in Kisii tomorrow. Orange Democratic leader Raila Odinga today holds crisis talks in South Nyanza, the hotbed of the party’s rebellion, as he strives to stem the tide of dissent in a difining month for the party...

Muturi on the spot: President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to wade into the incessant supremacy battles between the Senate and the National Assembly after he reportedly summoned two parliamentary leaders over the latest row. Senators have resolved to move to court to seek an interpretation of the mandate of the National Assembly versus the Senate...

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Kimaiyo defends officers over cattle-shooting claims Police boss David Kimaiyo had defended officers involved in the guns mop up operation in Kapedo against claims that they killed livestock belonging to the residents.

Pictures of cows killed by bullets were broadcasted yesterday claiming that GSU officers killed the animals.

But Kimaiyo now says the shooting might have been done by the bandits themselves in order to shift blame on the officers.

According to the police boss, it is also possible that the officers shot at the livestock to neutralize the bandits who hide amongst them to fire at the security personnel.

“Would you distinguish the law enforcement fire and the bandits’ fire? And again if the bandits are firing and hiding amidst the animals, definitely there will be injuries both to human beings and the animals,” Mr Kimaiyo said.

He said they are already investigating the source of

MY MEN ARE NOT GUILTY: IG Kimaiyo addressing journalists. He defended officers against claims that they killed livestock.

the firearms said to have killed about 70 cattle in Baringo East.

He said the officers were following the bandits who had stolen the cattle from

a neighbouring village but were shooting to the police while hiding amidst the herd

of cattle.

He has however blamed the leaders from Baringo East.

Akasha sons extradition materialising The extradition two Akasha sons and their accomplices to the US may have just begun after a magistrate gave Kenyan authorities the green lights to initiate the process.

Mombasa chief Magistrate Maxwell Gicheru also ordered that the suspects remain in court for 17 days as the state prepares to formally extradite them.

In what now paves the way for the deportation of the suspects, the magistrate argued that Kenya has a duty to cooperate with international law and that application by the state to have the suspects extradited were in order. “Kenya has a duty to cooperate with other countries against international crimes,” he said.

A US court has already issued warrants of arrests against the four and they are wanted to face charges of drug trafficking.

The two brothers Baktash Akasha Abdalla and Ibrahim Akasha Abdalla are Kenyans while the other accomplices Vijaygiri Anandgiri Goswami and Kulam Hussein are from India and Pakistan respectively.

US prepares for yet another Ebola patient as doctor contracts virus in Sierra Leone

COvER Up: So far, Ebola has killed 5, 160.

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A surgeon infected with Ebola will be transported from Sierra Leone to The Nebraska Medical Center for treatment, a U.S. government official familiar with the situation said.

The doctor, a Sierra Leone national and legal permanent resident of the United States, is expected to arrive this weekend, most likely Saturday, the official said.

The official said it’s not known whether the doctor was working in an Ebola treatment unit or some other type of hospital.

The surgeon is married to a U.S.

citizen and has children, the official said.

Sierra Leone has seen more than 5,300 cases of Ebola and more than 1,100 deaths in this year’s outbreak of the deadly virus, according to figures from the World Health Organization.

The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha is one of four hospitals in the United States that have bio-containment units and years of preparation in handling highly infectious disease such as Ebola.

In a statement Thursday night, a spokesman said the

hospital is still awaiting official confirmation about whether it will treat another Ebola patient.

First, hospital spokesman Taylor “The members of the crew will determine whether the patient is stable enough for transport. If he is, he would arrive in Omaha sometime Saturday afternoon,” Wilson said in a written statement. “We will update you on the status of this patient as more information becomes available.”

Doctors at The Nebraska Medical Center have already treated two American Ebola

patients. Dr. Rick Sacra was treated at the hospital and released in September. Ashoka Mukpo, a freelance cameraman who worked for NBC was also treated there and released last month.

Sacra and Mukpo contracted the virus in Liberia and were later flown to the United States for treatment.So far, the limited number of Ebola cases treated in the United States have shown a higher survival rate than cases treated in West Africa.

The disease has so far killed 5, 160 people.

What’s your views on the touts’ actions of stripping a woman for indecent dressing?

“It is not right to dress in miniskirts.

Dress decently and it will not cost you anything! The men who stripped her naked did wrong. If they were offended, they could have covered er with what a leso or something.”

Joseph Njuguna, 30’s

Christine Atieno, Early 20’s

“It was very wrong for them to undress her.

Everybody should dress as they please. If it is going back to Africanism, let us walk naked only covering the privates.”

“Everyone must check their dressing. Dress decently not to be tempting.

Yes. People can influence how we dress and we should be mindful of them.”

Njoki Gucahuhi, a UoN student

“It is not right that they had to strip her naked. They should have told her she was badly dressed.

People should not influence how we dress but we should ensure it is decent.

KQ blames insecurity, Ebola for Sh10.4b loss National carrier Kenya Airways has linked the Sh10.4 billion loss in the first half of the year on the Ebola Epidemic in West Africa.

The outbreak led to flight cancelations and insecurity issues.

The airline reported a Sh10.5 billion loss in the last six months against a rise in turnover of five per cent this

year.

Speaking while releasing the financial results, Group Managing Director Mbuvi Ngunze said a challenging business environment was triggered by the fire tragedy at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Other causes were the Mpeketoni and Ebola outbreak in West Africa

which negatively affected passenger flow.

“This is a continuation of the trend from last year following the fire at the hub airport JKIA and regional insecurity leading to reduced travel into Kenya. The trend continued into the first half of the year leading to travel advisories being issued by various countries,” said Ngunze.

Ngunze said the company has invested in new fuel efficient airplanes, improved customer service and improved facilities to contain the situation.

Group Chief Financial Officer Alex Mbugua said the airline expects a VAT cash refund of about Sh2.5 billion from the Government which will help it reduce borrowing.

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YouTube to launch new music downloads service YouTube users can stream free music videos for adverts and download them courtesy of a new subscription service they are about to launch.

The service will cost a £9.99 (Sh1418) monthly fee and will also provide membership to Google Play All Access download facility.

Users will download album tracks, concert recordings, remixes and unreleased rarities, including cover versions recorded by others.

The service, which is known as Music Key, will compete with other music services such as Spotify, Rdio and Beats Music,

who have been providing the services.

Mobile phones that use Android will be the first to enjoy the service followed

by Apple phones and tablets. However, PCs will have to wait a little longer for the service.

Those who do not subscribe to the service will still access a new music home page on YouTube’s apps and web service. This will enable them to find and play albums from beginning to the end. They will also get highlights of trending songs and recommendations based on previous activities on the site.

citywallet Only 4 pc of urban families can afford cheese, says study Cheese has emerged as a luxury reserved for the rich, a survey by the Tegemeo Institute of Research reveals.

A by-product of milk, cheese has often been viewed as an ingredient that only the elite can consume.

EXPLAINING SH10B HOLE: Africa’s first black female Boeing 787 Dreamliner certified captain Irene Koki Mutungi lands at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to deliver Kenya Airways’ fourth Dreamliner. The airline has attributed the Sh10.4 billion loss in the first half of the year to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa which led to flight cancelations.

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Russia hoards gold in time for economic war with West Russia has taken advantage of lower gold prices to fill its central bank vaults with the precious metal as it prepares for the possibility of a long, drawn-out economic war with the West, the Telegraph reports.

The latest research from the World Gold Council says Russia has snapped up 55 tonnes of gold. This is a lot more than any other nation in three months leading to September, 2014.

Gold is the most popular precious metal used as an investment.

Investors buy gold as a way of reducing risk since its prices can rise or fall based on financial conditions around the world.

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Following opposition from the West, President Vladimir Putin’s government is said to be hoarding vast quantities of gold and has tripled its stocks to around 1,150 tonnes in the last decade.

Meanwhile, central banks around the world bought a total of only 93 tonnes of the precious metal in the third quarter of 2014.

Russia’s currency has come under intense pressure since US and European Union sanctions started to hurt the economy.

Implications Financial Expert and Al Jazeera correspondent, Richard Lourie says Putin’s move to stockpile gold is an attack on US currency.

On November 5, Russian lawmakers introduced a bill to ban the circulation of US dollars in Russia.

Russians with US dollar accounts would have one year to exchange them for Russian rubles or other currencies.

Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says in dire situations, “paper money is accepted by nobody, and gold is always accepted.”

The Russians believe the US dollar has been weakened by debt and will soon find itself in a difficult situation.

Stockpiling gold helps cushion a country from what experts predict could become an economic crisis.

Only four per cent of Nairobi residents consume it on regular basis. Others may spend a lifetime without sampling a piece of the delicacy, says Francis Karin and colleagues from the Institute who assisted in the research. “Nairobi people need to be inculcated with a taste for processed dairy products such as cheese that use many litres of milk to make a single kilogramme,” the researchers say.

The team says cheese has not been adequately marketed and has been priced too high for ordinary consumers to consider buying it.

While 95 pc of cheese products are found in supermarkets, the rest are sourced from shops and costly restaurants. This means for average consumers who do their shopping in kiosks, can go for months without setting sight on cheese.

“Kenyans do not consume enough milk and dairy products.

To reach global recommended levels, consumption of milk and milk products needs to double,” says the team.

The research indicates that Nairobi households spend about Sh1,211 a month on dairy products, including milk, yoghurt and cheese.

The poorer households spend about Sh596 a month on dairy products, while the wealthiest spend about Sh2,120.

“Households spend a large proportion of total expenditure on dairy products, making dairy the highest consumption item in all but the poorest income groups.”

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Afro Asian Trade Fair starts Nov 21 FRIday, NOVEMber 14, 2014

The Afro Asian Trade Fair is set for November 21st to November 30th, 2014 at the Thika Road Mall in Nairobi, and from December 5 to December 14, 2014 at the Visa Oshwal Centre in Mombasa.

The event is expected to create a melting pot of cultures in a flurry of colourful performances.

Officially dubbed the ‘Afro Asian International Trade and Cultural Exhibition’, it will display some

WATCH ME: An entertainer performs a Rajasthani Bhawai Pot Dance.

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of the latest consumer goods and services while helping diverse cultures come together under one roof.

It’s expected that the event will be attended by people from all around Africa and Asia, a statement from the organisers has said.

The event is organised by Rajasthan Works, a company that believes in promoting trade and culture.

This will be the second event of its kind with more than 80 international and 30 local exhibitors.

The exhibitors will include wholesalers, traders, importers, exporters, manufacturers, business entrepreneurs, real estate developers and artisans, among other industry stakeholders.

Exhibitors will also have a chance to establish new contacts with prospective consumers and buyers at the event.

They’ll be able to meet and interact with national and international customers while identifying the latest business trends.

Others will as well have an opportunity to retail their products directly to their customers.

“African, Asian, and international exporters, manufacturers , wholesalers, small and mediumsized business entities can exhibit their products in the event, ranging from various miscellaneous items, high technology services, engineering goods, real estate, food products, and consumer products,” says a statement from Rajasthan Works Ltd. The different types of food products that will be showcased and sampled at the event will include Iranian dry fruits and Indian snacks as well as a banquet of other dishes to choose from.

Handicrafts will include handmade carpets of the Persian, handloom, Pashmina, and silk variety.

Home furnishings present at the expo will include paintings from India and South Africa while furniture will come from India, Pakistan, Indonesia and China.

There will be a variety of clothes, garments, jewellery, exclusive

fashion accessories and brand cosmetics to choose from, including Sarees, Churidars and exclusive bridal wear from Western Indian and Pakistani bridal collections.

The men will not be left behind as the event will also showcase men’s wear, T-shirts, electronic items and auto mobiles.

The exhibition will include a free entertainment zone with performances from international Indian and African cultural groups, a magician, a puppeteer, folk dancers and musicians.

To make this happen, Rajasthan Works Ltd has partnered with the Immersion Limited group from Nairobi to work as a local event coordinator.

Ms. Sangeeta Patel and Manku Harminder, two of the people behind the exhibition, have expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming expo in Nairobi.

Those planning to attend can call 0736600377 to book a stall, buy tickets or for more information.

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ONE CROP AFTER ANOTHER: A woman checks on some irrigation pipes on her farm.

Crop rotation saves Bungoma farmer from losses and greedy brokers Susan Nyongesa, a farmer from Bungoma County, has made a small fortune through a farming practice known as crop rotation.

While stubborn farmers in Matisi Village have opted to grow the same crops, at the same time, during the same seasons, has decided to take a different approach.

Susan has been a sugarcane farmer for quite some time. She,

like thousands of other sugarcane farmers in the County, have been counting losses as boardroom wrangles at the sugar companies and the importation of cheaper sugar products took toll on local growers.

With no work and a responsibility to feed her family, she decided to apply the little knowledge she had gathered from extension officers from

the Ministry of Agriculture to start rotating her sugar cane with other crops like spinach, coriander, cucumbers, kale and tomatoes.

This, combined with a greenhouse that she managed to set up, has not only provided for her family’s needs but also attracted more farmers to embrace her kind of farming.

It has been a stepping stone.

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Competition one of SME’s biggest challenges While the SMEs sector contributes to over 50 per cent of new jobs created over the past 10 years, they are faced with the threat of failure.

Researchers, Samuel Mureithi, Makarius Morara and Michael Bowen from Daystar University in Nairobi have found that three out five small businesses fail within their first few months.

With assistance from research group, Smart Outcome Services Ltd, they have discovered that one

of the major causes of failure is ruthless competition.

Even within urban areas and developed cities across the country, shops, stalls, hawkers and other similar businesses are located in clusters.

This means that many people operating in the same area are offering the exact same services. Electronic shops located in Nairobi’s Luthuli Avenue and pastry shops along Tom Mboya Street are just some examples of intense competition among SMEs.

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Celebchat When Amileena stepped into the Tusker Project Fame house in 2010, she captured the hearts of many Kenyans with her bubbly smile and vivacious voice.

She recently headlined the Koroga Festival and won even more hearts with her new songs and performance. XAccess had a chat with the amazing singer.

Talking to…The Amazing

Amileena Tell us who Amileena is?

I am a happy, fun loving person who sings to lift people up.

What have you been up to lately?

I have been releasing music, playing in concerts, writing for others as well as for myself and enjoying myself.

How has life been after TPF? By the way you know it has been four years since the show! TPF gave me a platform, which helped launch me into the industry.

But I am all grown up now and creating my own brand. I am, however, always grateful for that opportunity.

Who do you look up to in the industry?

I respect everybody in the industry steady on their hustle and the fans who continue listening to local content... I mean we’re starting to gain global recognition through Sauti Sol...Congrats to them.

Which artistes have you collaborated with and which artistes would you like to work with?

I have worked with Calvo Mistari, Collo, Dan Aceda, Ng’ang’alito, DNA, Kidis, Wyre and Nyota Ndogo. I am not targeting any particular artiste and I am open and happy to work with anyone within and outside our borders, provided they have a good rapport and we have the necessary chemistry.

Where do you get inspiration for your music?

Life, love and everything in between. Most

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of the things I sing about are not necessarily things I have gone through (so y’all should stop trying to guess if I am talking about my life or not. I sing about what I observe.

What are some of the challenges you faced in the industry?

Establishing myself as a solo artiste devoid from too much cross-reference to my days as the ‘reality show participant’ has been hardwork. Another challenge is the competitive nature of airplay that has to be shared between the local and international content... The minute we start to really listen to and promote local content we will be able to compete with other rival industries within the continent and further abroad.

What is next for Amileena?

I am releasing my album on 7th December. Yes it has been a long time coming but God willing I will launch it in December. The album is self-titled, no fancy names. Some of the songs in the album people have heard other songs are new.

It will be an exciting listen, I promise.

Are you dating?

I choose not to talk about my personal life. Amileena the musician is open to the public, Ms Mwenesi is a private affair.

Robert Alai supports violence, sexual harassment and disrespects women Robert Alai is a controversial blogger and everybody knows him for his most of the time ill thought out tweets. But yesterday the blogger went too far tweeting: “You dress scantily, I will either personally undress you or sponsor your undressing.

Let’s not be pretenders here. #Scantilydressed.” This sparked outrage on social media with Alai

and Esther Passaris getting into a big tweef.The blogger called Passaris unprinatable names accusing her of having slept her way to the top . All this came as a reaction to an incident where a woman who was undressed by touts for allegedly dressing scantily.

Salama is new Tujuane female presenter Popular dating show Tujuane is set to expand its horizons by appealing to viewers of the East African community. It has moved house to Maisha Magic and signed on a new presenter, Salama, from Tanzania. The new show will be called Tujuane plus and Salama, who has a great personality, will bring a fresh new vibe to the show.

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FRIDAY, novembeR 14, 2014

Shoppinggist

Everything is a bargain at the

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ituated at the less leafy part of town, in Eastleigh (Kenya’s ‘Little Mogadishu’) is an unexplored shopping gem.

Despite the security issues and overly crowded streets, Eastleigh boasts of dozens of malls, among them the Eastleigh Mall. Located at Eastleigh’s first avenue, the mall is surely the epitome of bargains. You do not need to have a big sack of money to walk away with bags and more bags worth of shopping. At the Eastleigh Mall, everyday is like a sales day as the prices are always attractive.

While it may notmatch up to the elegance and architectural genius of other malls, the Eastleigh Mall is in its own league. Do not be shocked when you go to the mall at mid-day and 4pm and find all the stalls closed.

The proprietors, a majority of whom are Muslim, take their prayers seriously and usually close their shops during the stated times.

Standing at four floors, the Eastleigh Mall houses different clothes, shoe, electronics and cosmetics stores, among sellers of other wares. These stalls offer both wholesale and retail prices for their goods. The mall attracts people looking for a good bargain from all over the country. Customers are, however, warned to be on the lookout for cheap imitations, which is usually a characteristic of some of the stalls. If you are looking for exclusivity and unique items, you should prepare yourself to walk…really walk around

Eastleigh Mall

The Eastleigh Mall houses many different clothes, shoe, electronics, cosmetics…everything! the mall. The stalls mostly stock clothes from Turkey, Dubai, Somalia and China.

On the plus side, if you find an original piece at any of the stalls, they are usually at a cheaper price than at Nairobi CBD stalls. (Most of the CBD stalls get their clothes from Eastleigh, anyway!)

Eastleigh being a Muslim

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Another Kenyan artiste collabos with a Jamaican Rapper Jay A of the Dumbala hit has collaborated with Jamaican artiste Tiana on a new song. Tiana is popularly known for hit songs ‘Dem a Bawl’ and ‘No man cyan talk bad ‘bout me’. The song, Don’t Stop, which was released yesterday, is about letting go and having fun —partying

the night away. The video was shot in Kenya and Jamaica and it was seamlessly put together that one cannot notice they are two different videos.

It seems Kenya and Jamaica cannot have enough of each other.

predominant area, it makes sense to have a fully Sharia compliant bank. Gulf African Bank is located at the ground floor and is open to non Muslims as well. The mall is serviced

by Horyal Supermarket to meet household, grocery, stationary needs at reasonable prices. The supermarket is

also located on the ground floor.

The mall’s fourth floor is where offices and businesses are located.

Manaar Travel agency will book your flights and make all your travel requirements in a transparent manner.

Eastleigh’s only radio station, Star FM, is also based on

the malls fourth floor, and itkeeps listeners entertained and tuned in for the latest news.

After all the shopping—or window shopping—a well done meal will be a welcome idea .Your tired feet will also thank you for a well deserved rest at the Andalus Hotel. Do not expect exotic cuisines

like Italian, Thai, or French but come hungry for a new dining experience of Somali specialties like Caanogeel (camel milk), camel meat, pasta and rice.

The thought of going to Eastleigh may be frightening, but once there,the experience will surely be worth your time and money.

Is Miley Cyrus back in the dating scene?

Miley Cyrus was recently spotted out on a date with Patrick Schwarzenegger. Patrick is the son of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and has been spotted in the last few weeks hanging out with Cyrus at restaurants and her house. Although

they try to keep it on the down low, the pair has been spotted at times to be too close to each other. It seems that the singer is jumping back to the dating pool after breaking up with fiancé actor Liam Hemsworth last year.

SATURDAY&SUNDAY

Nairobi Fashion Market

Fashion enthusiasts should brace themselves for the Fall edition of the Nairobi Fashion Market which goes down this weekend at the Jockey Club in Ngong Racecourse.

The event will feature

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designs from Afro Street Collections, Nato Designs, Zaramu among others.

There will be lots of entertainment from Sarakasi Dancers Gogosimo Band and DJ Bupe will be on the decks.

Charges Sh 400.

Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Craft Festival

Buy your Christmas gifts early by going down to Karura Forest for the Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Craft Festival this weekend. There will be over 80 craft and charity stalls offering traditional and contemporary arts, crafts, handmade products and services. Charges Sh 300 Adults and Sh 100 for under 18’s

J&B Masquerade party TODAY

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Laughter Sunday

Get ready to tickle your ribs and gasp for breath at the laughter event hosted by KAG Buru Buru. There will be lots of laughter, dance and music. Performances will feature gospels artists Rufftone, Willy Paul, comedians Sleepy and Dr. Ofweneke, Size 8, and the System Unit crew.

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Lydia Dola Live at the Tree house Tree House will host mellow voiced afro-fusion singer, composer and guitarist, Lydia Dola from 8 pm to late am. Entry free.

Cold Stone Ice Cream heaven

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Naira Night Natives Bar on Thika Road will host Naira night featuring Victoria Kimani, Madtraxx and Meja. DJs Namosky and Afshon will be rocking the crowd.

Entry: Sh300.

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When you enter Cold Stone, the first thing that welcomes you is the divine aroma of different flavors of Ice Cream. Opened last Friday, it is the newest Ice Cream joint in town and it is simply amazing! It is one of the many branches of the international Cold Stone Creamery and mainly specializes in Ice Creams, Shakes, Smoothies and Ice Cream Cakes.

The reception by the staff is very warm and makes you feel like you are just in the right place.

Their main aim is to spread sweetness as well as to make people have fun.

If you want to experience a divine moment then you should try out their most sought after signature creations like Banana Caramel Cruch and Coffee Lovers Only.

Each will cost you a good Sh500.

J&B Masquerade party will go down at Black Diamond Club Eastlands from 6 pm to dawn.

Renowned DJ Crème de la Crème will be keeping revelers on their feet with his mad skills.

Their most sought-after shake is the Milk Oreo Cookies, which most say tastes like paradise. And it only costs Sh350. Their smoothie must-taste is the Strawberry and Raspberry, which just costs Sh350.

A good and large cake will cost you Sh5000. Toppings and Mix-ins will cost an extra Sh50.

Coffees and teas range between Sh140 and 240, while pastries go for Sh180.

On a scale of 1 to 10, XAccess gives them a 20! The Ice Cream, Shakes, Smoothies and Ice Cream cakes are pure bliss and the prices are reasonable.

It is indeed the ultimate Ice Cream experience!

SUNDAY

IGot5ve at Uptown Foods Gospel music lovers are in for a treat at the IGot5ve urban gospel event this Sunday. DJs Sanch and GeeGee will be scratching gospel hip hop, neo-soul tunes.

There will be spoken word, beat boxing among other activities.

Charges Sh 200 advance and Sh 300 at the gate.

TODAY

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This will be the culmination of the week long KLSS cultural week held at the Nairobi University Parklands Campus.

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NATO IS THE HOUSE TO WATCH AT THE NAIROBI FASHION MARKET

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ne of the most prominent fashions shows in the country, The Nairobi Fashion Market, will be happening over the weekend. here will be numerous fashion designers showcasing their designs, among them Nato Design house, one of the top Afro-urban fashion houses in the country. Founded in 2012

by Auglah Nato, the fashion house seeks to celebrate African

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contemporary style through its designs. They design bags, shoes, dresses, skirts and even bikinis that are inspired by the African beauty, culture and heritage. Among the Kenyan celebrities they have dressed are Diana Opoti, Victoria Rubadiri, Angela Angwenyi, Sophia Wanuna and Connie Aluoch.

Here is a preview of what to expect from them at the Nairobi Fashion Market.

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Kipi Sijasikia 7. H-art the band (Penye Africa) — Uliza kiatu 8. The Kansoul — Dabotap 9. M.O.G — Tosheka 10. Rabbit (Kaka Sungura — Twende feat. Sudi Boy

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HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

Deep down, does the kind of work you do satisfy your most intimate desires?

The little problems you encounter in your professional life over the next week could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Take a look around to see if the work you do and the people in your life take your profoundly spiritual nature into account.

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

If look at the days you spend working, you may realize that too much of your energy goes to some very meager results. Today, consider taking some time off to take advantage of life.

Why not go out for a nice dinner with friends, or even better, go on a little vacation?

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

It’s possible that you could be in conflict with people of the opposite sex today, Pisces. You may feel as if they put obstacles in front of you and slow you down. But instead of getting into conflicts that could eventually escalate into full-blown confrontations, try and ask yourself what they think you’re doing wrong.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

You have a very dynamic day ahead of you, Aries. You may feel the need to put all your energy into a group project. You will want to roll up your sleeves and get to work. You’re usually a meditative, pensive person, but today you’re looking for concrete results and actions. Who knows?

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

As a Cancer, you have an innate gift for healing and calming other people in crisis situations. If this isn’t what you do for a living, you should think about doing something with this natural talent. The positions of the planets today may be telling you to think about this in more concrete terms.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

You seem to be a specialist at relationships, and you’re very sensitive to the ups and downs in your own. But today you may wonder if people love you less than they did before. This is rather an odd question, but another one may be hiding underneath.

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There’s nothing to worry about. In fact, you may have the time to do some thinking about your personal life and what you expect to get out of your relationships. You might also want to think about how you intend to go about getting it! Perhaps some of your motivations have changed lately.

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

Unfortunately for you, Libra, today will be no different. You may begin to feel a bit dissatisfied with the way your life is going at the moment. You will ask yourself certain questions about your goals. Does your personal life live up to those goals? Can you express your wonderful creativity as much as you’d like?

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scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

Have you ever thought of yourself as a CEO or any other kind of leader, Taurus? Today is a great day to begin a project involving other people - with you in charge! The strong, assertive side of your personality will come out in your decision making and charisma.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

You may take a good, hard look at things and realize that the climate of trust you need in order to be productive and creative is missing at the moment. It’s a good time to get some order back into your relationships and remind others of their responsibilities to you.

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Your sense of responsibility is probably the catalyst for most of your motivation, Scorpio. But what happens when events are beyond your control and you’re powerless to do anything about them? You may have to admit that sometimes you can’t control everything, especially your family and friends.

There’s a lot of tension in the air today, Gemini. Perhaps you feel like no one is listening to you, and that people are draining your energy. You may act defensively and even occasionally become very angry. It’s possible that no one has seen in you in such a state before.

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Few people know of the dark depths below the university.

The abandoned passages and rooms known as the Underthing are home to a young woman. Auri is searching the depths for a gift for someone who is due to visit her in seven days.

She does not have normal priorities the way ordinary people do. Gifted Auri can make anything and everything shine. The Underthing gives her the opportunity to bloom while she is down there. She knows the place like the back of her hand and has to locate herself in order to find the gift she is looking for.

Tetanus vaccine test results will be a win for Kenyans The results of the tetanus vaccines tests will be a win for the public. They should not divide our loyalty to the Government or church (Govt to conduct joint tetanus test with church, November 13, 2014).

The Government has taken a bold step in accepting the joint test, a show that it can accommodate dissenting opinions.

The Catholic Church has also played its ‘oversight’ role after carrying out independent tests

on the vaccine. The test led to the conclusion that the vaccine is laced with a birth control hormone.

Let the results be genuine. They should not be stage-managed to suit one side’s interests. The rival

sides are serving Kenyans whom they must win their trust.

If the test is positive for the alleged hormone, the Ministry of Health will have learned to be more vigilant and avoid a drug that can adversely affect instead

of healing Kenyans.

And if the outcome is negative, the church will have raised the level of awareness. It must not stop there; it must encourage its huge junk of faithful to go for the vaccine.

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MPs summon Kiplagat over Athletics Kenya crisis

Athletics Kenya president Isaiah Kiplagat will appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Labour and Social Service to discuss the in-fighting at Riadha House.

The feud is centred on plans by rival AK branches to force him out of office he has held for 22 years.

Kiplagat was summoned by the MPs to explain the

latest sustained effort to oust him and the case against three-time Boston and twice Chicago Marathon champion Jeptoo who is awaiting results of her B-sample test.

The summon comes a day after the High Court earlier in the week stopped a Special General Meeting scheduled for

today (Friday) by 14 dissenting AK branches until an application filed by eight others is heard on November 26 The SGM was called by 14 rival branches led by vice president Paul Mutwii who have been agitating for Kiplagat’s removal on advanced age and mismanagement grounds.

REFORM AGENDA: Abraham Chelang’a addresses the media in a past event. Rival Athletics Kenya branches and Professional Athletics Advance of Kenya (PAAK) have been agitating for an overhaul of AK management to pave way for new crop of leaders.

India batsman hits highest one-day international score

HISTORY MAKER: Rohit Sharma became the third Indian after his compatriots Sachin Tendulkar (200 not out) and Virender Sehwag (219) to score double centuries in a one-day international.

India batsman Rohit Sharma has become the first man to hit 250 in a one-day international.

His 264 in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka beat the previous world record of 219 made by fellow Indian Virender Sehwag against West Indies in 2011.

The right-hander also became only the second man to hit two double centuries in ODIs.

Sofapaka striker all out to hammer Rangers Sofapaka striker EnocK Agwanda things with other teams in the past. game and hopefully win the shield,” We are going to try and play our he said. is eager to beat Posta Rangers in tomorrow’s GOtv Shield finals at Afraha stadium in Nakuru.

The former Sony Sugar player says missing on the Kenyan Premier League glory will push teammates to glory on Saturday.

“Although we were disappointed to lose out on the league, we were proud of our effort,” said the 22– year–old striker.

“Everyone has played his part in our season so far and we hope to crown it all by lifting the GOtv on Saturday,” said Agwanda The player says the team has the right momentum for the finals.

HIGH TARGET: Sofapaka midfielder Humprey Mieno (left) tussles for the “We are not going into the match ball with Eugene Asike of KCB during a Kenya Premier League match. thinking that we are favourites.

Striker Enoch Agwanda is looking forward for a win over Posta Rangers in Rangers have players who have won their GOtv Shield final at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.

The opener’s 173-ball knock included 32 fours and nine sixes and carried the home side to 404-5 in Kolkata.

In his blistering knock, he hit sixes all over the park. He launched 16 sixes, most in an innings by any batsman in the world. With this swashbuckling knock, Sharma took the Indian total to 383, making it a difficult run-chase for the Aussies.

Supporting him at the other end was Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who also completed his 49th half-century. The duo added 167 runs in the partnership.

The Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma gave the team a solid platform as they built up a strong partnership of 112 runs. Shikhar Dhawan scored 60 runs.

Watson set for England debut against S. Africa Anthony Watson will make his first international start when he replaces injured Bath team-mate Semesa Rokodunguni on the wing for England’s Test against South Africa on Saturday.

The 20-year-old’s inclusion is the only change to the starting XV that lost 24-21 to New Zealand last weekend.

Harlequins wing Marland Yarde is promoted to the replacements’ bench.

Second row Courtney Lawes and hooker Dylan Hartley have passed tests for concussion to retain their places.

Flanker Tom Wood has also

overcome injury, while Kyle Eastmond has shaken off illness to resume his centre partnership alongside Brad Barritt.

Eastmond’s recovery means coach Stuart Lancaster is spared the choice between recalling Billy Twelvetrees in midfield and shuffling Owen Farrell from flyhalf to inside centre to bring in George Ford at 10.

While Saturday will be Watson’s first international start, he began the tour match against provincial side Crusaders in New Zealand last summer, scoring an impressive long-range try in a 38-7 win.

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Carrick,Townsend out of England squad

England midfielder Andros Townsend will miss Saturday’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia with an ankle injury.

The Tottenham player, 23, joins fellow midfielder Michael Carrick on the sidelines after the Manchester United man picked up a “minor groin injury” during

training.

Carrick, 33, and Townsend will both return to their clubs for treatment.

Townsend arrived with a knock to his ankle and hasn’t been able to train at St. George’s Park this week.

Carrick, who was left out by

England manager Roy Hodgson for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, had a scan after a 20-minute session at St. George’s Park on Wednesday.

Following the results, the decision was taken to withdraw him, meaning he and Townsend will also miss the friendly with

Scotland on Tuesday.

Townsend, who has six caps, missed the World Cup with a previous ankle injury.

Carrick, who has 31 caps, only made his first start of the season for United in their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, two weeks after recovering from an

AK counting on track stars Athletics Kenya (AK) will be counting on track stars Jairus Birech and Mercy Cherono for Kenya’s 2017 World Youth championships bid when they fly out to Monaco this weekend.

The two runners who have both risen up the ranks after successful junior careers, will be part of Kenya’s bid team of 15 led by the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Art Hassan Wario who will leave the country on Saturday to present the bid on Monday, November 17th to the IAAF council.

“We picked on these two athletes because they present our effective youth programmes as they have come up the youth ranks and are now very successful as senior runners,” said AK Chief Executive Officer Isaac Mwangi who remained hopeful that the country could host another major athletics event in 2017. That will 10 years after the 2007 World Cross Country in Mombasa.

Cherono, the reigning Commonwealth Games champion is a former World youth champion (2007) while Birech, the African champion and Club games silver winner, was second in the 2011 Africa Junior Championships.

Kenya’s bid process has been

overshadowed by doping claims involving the top female marathoner Rita Jeptoo, after the government’s last minute financial guarantee that almost jeopardised Kenya’s push.

The host city for the IAAF World Junior

CARRA 16: Michael Carrick in action for England. The England midfielder alongside Andros Townsend will miss Saturday’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia with groin and ankle injury respectively.

Championships 2019 will be decided in Monaco by the IAAF Council on Tuesday 18th November 2014, following the final presentations made by the Kenyan and American teams who are bidding.

FINISH LINE: Athletics Kenya (AK) will be counting on track stars Jairus Birech and Mercy Cherono for Kenya’s 2017 World Youth championships bid when they fly out to Monaco this weekend.

ankle injury he suffered in preseason.

He joins Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal’s growing injury list which includes defenders Marcos Rojo, Rafael da Silva, Phil Jones and Jonny Evans, plus striker Radamel Falcao.

Stadium renovations begin for KPL newbies Shabana home ground

After gaining promotion to the Kenyan Premier League (KPL), Shabana FC could be playing in an ultra-modern facility next season as the Gusii Stadium, their home ground is currently undergoing renovations.

The paper further reports that Kisii Governor James Ongwae has set aside Sh46 million to give the facility a new face after years of neglect. The contractor Steve Nyagaka confirmed to People Sport yesterday that the stadium will be ready for Shabana to use when the 2015 KPL season beings in February.

“We are working in phases and currently the perimeter fence is almost done. Our next step is the sitting pavilion, laying of the tartan track and the playing surface. All this will be done by the time the league starts. We are building more amenities like a basketball court and an indoor game court. All this will be done in six months,” said Nyagaka.

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Euro 2016 Qualifiers predictions

Austria Vs Russia

Italy Vs Croatia

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Russia travel to Vienna to play a highly motivated Austrian side at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion for the Euro 2016 Qualifiers.

The Russians need to win to erase recent home loss memories against Moldova from their supporters’ minds. A win will smother a hypothetical crisis scenario hanging over Fabio Capello’s head.

Last month, Russia failed to win the qualifying matches and although one might consider a draw against Sweden a positive result, a home draw with Moldovan is far from extraordinary.

XSport: 2-0 Austria Queen: 2-0 Russia Steve: 2-2 Game ID: 2272 Pick 1( Aus X (Draw) 2 (Russ win) win)

Croatia have won the opening three games in Group H without conceding a goal and can take a stranglehold on the group by beating Italy in Milan.

The Italians too have a 100 per cent record but laboured to wins at home to Azerbaijan (2-1) and away to Malta (1-0).The Croatians can at least get a draw in in Italy, they do have quality in their squad and can put on pressure against the Italians. Tough match nonetheless.

XSport: 3-2 Italy Queen: 1-1 Steve: Croatia 1-0

Game ID: T6432 Pick 1 (Italy win)

X (Draw) 2 (Croat win)

Odd

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Bet Amount

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Possible win (KSh)

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Czech Vs Iceland

Israel Vs Bosnia

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The Czechs will host Iceland in 4th round Group A of UEFA Euro 16 qualifications. Czech and Iceland are at the top of the table with 9 points each. Both teams have won all 3 matches they have played so far and both have scored 8 goals so far. Iceland are yet to concede 1 goal in these qualifications but I think they will find it difficult to keep their sheet clean in Czech. The Czech have played very good so far however their defense is their biggest issue.

XSport: 1-0 Iceland Queen: 3-0 Czech Steve: 0-0 Game ID: 3415 Pick 1 (Czech X (Draw) 2 (Icel. win) win) Odd

1.67

Bet Amount

100

Possible win (KSh)

167

Israel and Bosnia Herzegovina are meeting on Sunday in competition European Championship Qualification. Currently in European Championship Qualification the team Israel it is on position 2 with 6 points, and the team Bosnia Herzegovina it is on position 5 with 2 points.. In matches played at home Israel has 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses and in games played away Bosnia Herzegovina has 0 wins, 1 draws and 0 losses.

XSport: 1-1 Queen: 2-1 Bosnia Steve: 1-0 Israel Game ID: 8817 Pick 1 (Israel X (Draw) 2 (Bosn. win) win)

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100

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100

100

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Possible win (KSh)

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221

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Montenegro vs Sweden SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Macedonia vs Slovakia SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Montenegro will be desperate to get their Euro 2016 qualification campaign back on track when they welcome Sweden to Podgorica on Saturday.

Having taken just a single point from their last two fixtures against Liechtenstein and Austria, Branko Brnovic’s men are outsiders to secure a precious victory here.

XSport: 2-1 Montenegro Queen: 4-0 Sweden Steve: 2-2

Slovakia it is on position 1 with 9 points, and the team Macedonia is on position 4 with 3 points.

Until now Slovakia played 3 in European Championship Qualification and in those matches had 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses. Macedonia played three matches, recording 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses.

XSport: 1-1 Queen: 2-0 Slovakia Steve: 1-0 Macedonia

Game ID: 6509 Pick 1 (Monte X (Draw) 1 (Swed win) win)

Game ID: 3603 Pick 1 (Maced. X (Draw) win)

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2.80

Bet Amount

100

Possible win (KSh)

280

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2.21

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3.07

1.83

100

100

Bet Amount

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100

100

294

221

Possible win (KSh)

361

307

183

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Kizito in player of the year shortlist Godfrey ‘Baba’ Kizito is one of the five players shortlisted for Player of the Year Award as the 2014 Kenya Premier League nominations shortlist was released yesterday.

The Ugandan international has been a key figure in Gor Mahia’s midfield this season scoring some amazing goals. Gor retaining the league title this season, was majorly because of the huge contribution of Kizito and his other Ugandan counterparts Dan Sserunkuma and Godfrey Walusimbi.

League runners up Sofapaka lead the roll of honour with seven nominees with Anthony Ndolo and forward Enock Agwanda in the running for the Footballer of the year award.

Other players shortlisted for the top award include Ulinzi’s Stephen Waruru and Tusker’s Osborn Monday. The nominees were selected by the 16 KPL coaches ahead of the gala ceremony later in the year.

BAGANDA AFFAIR: Gor Mahia’s Ugandan trio of Geoffrey Kizito, Dan Sserunkuma and Godfrey Walusimbi celebrate the team’s victory over City Stars in a past match.

2014 KPL awards nominees: Footballer of the Year: Geoffrey Kizito (Gor Mahia), Anthony Ndolo (Sofapaka), Osborn Monday (Tusker), Stephen Waruru (Ulinzi Stars), Enock Agwanda (Sofapaka).

Defender of the Year:David Owino (Gor Mahia), Charles Odette (Sony Sugar), Felly Mulumba (Sofapaka), Haron Shakava (Gor Mahia), Jackson Saleh (AFC Leopards).

Goalkeeper of the Year: Jerim Onyango (Gor Mahia), Robert Mboya (Mathare United), Samuel Odhiambo (Tusker), Jairus Adira (Chemelil Sugar), Lucas Indeche (Sony Sugar).

Midfielder of the Year – Brian Osumba (Tusker), Geoffrey Kizito (Gor Mahia), Antony Ndolo (Sofapaka), Humphrey Mieno (AFC Leopards),

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Geoffrey Kataka (KRA).

Top scorer of the Year – Dan Sserunkuma (Gor Mahia), Enock Agwanda (Sofapaka), Stephen Waruru (Ulinzi Stars), Michael Olunga (Thika United), Jesse Were (Tusker).

New Young Player of the Year: Faruk Shikhalo (Tusker), Kennedyy Owino (Nakuru All Stars), Nichola Kamau (City Stars), Kevin Omondi (City

Stars), Andrew Anton (Sony Sugar).

Fairplay Player of the Year – Charles Okwemba (AFC Leopards), Hamisi Mwinyi (Chemelil Sugar), Barrack Odhiambo (KRA), Maurice Odhiambo (Nakuru All Stars), John Njoroge (Sofapaka).

Best Fairplay Club of the Year: Gor Mahia, Muhoroni Youth, AFC Leopards, Nakuru

All Stars, City Stars.

Team Manager of the Year – Joseph Okal (KCB), Amenipa Bigisho (Sofapaka), William Muluhya (Mathare United), Rajab Said (Chemelil Sugar).

Coach of the Year – Sam Timbe (Sofapaka), Francis Kimanzi (Tusker), Robert Matano (Ulinzi Stars), Francis Baraza (Muhoroni Youth), Mike Mururi (Chemelil Sugar).

Government to assist in dope tests The Government has promised to assist Kenya Rugby Union and other federations to conduct doping tests at a World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) certified laboratory in Qatar.

Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Arts, Dr. Hassan Wario announced the development yesterday when he met KRU officials led by chairman, Mwangi Muthee who took the chance to reiterate the Government-sponsored Anti-Doping Taskforce adverse findings on rugby and laboratories in which supplements used by the federation were found to contain steroids were not

credible. “KRU will credibly test food supplements used by our athletes to make sure they don’t contain substances banned by the Wada,” Wario noted.

Muthee who once again frayed the Prof.

Moni Wekesa led taskforce was upbeat the State’s intervention would clear the tainted name of Kenya’s rugby. “We are glad the Government has taken a grip of this matter. The Taskforce, for instance put into suspicion all modern nutrition methods required by the elite athletes.

We were getting questions from all over the world regarding coaches of our past and present national teams,” said Muthee.

Fifa under fire over Russia , Qatar WC hosting

Fifa’s report into allegations of corruption during the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been questioned. It’s said that FIFA largely undermined a report from judge Hans-Joachim Eckert. Munich-based Eckert had spent three months assessing evidence collected over the past two years by ethics investigator Michael Garcia. Eckert’s interim summary criticised aspects of the conduct of most of the

nine bids but concluded that they “did not compromise the integrity of FIFA World Cup bidding process as a whole.”

In a short statement, Garcia indicated not only an intention to appeal but denounced his colleague’s work as containing “numerous materially incomplete and erroneous representations” of not only the facts but Garcia’s own conclusions. The world game in general and FIFA

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in particular had hoped that Eckert’s report would offer a glimmer of light at the end of the scandal-racked tunnel dug by the executive committee by deciding, in 2008, to run bidding for the two World Cups simultaneously. Instead the outcome tumbled into farce, partly as a result of the culture chasm between Garcia’s American legal background and Eckert’s cautious and conservative central European ways.