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Violence mars MPs’ Security Bill debate
Voting on the Security Bill turned chaotic as opposition Members of Parliament tore up Order Papers and threw them on the floor of the House. Earlier, opposition MPs delayed proceedings as they chanted ‘Bado Mapambano’ (The war is not yet over). Speaker Justin Muturi then ordered Sergeant at Arms to eject Senators Janet Ongera, James Orengo, Johnson Muthama, Boni Khalwale and Moses Wetangula from the gallery for leading the rebellion. P2
Envoy says US, Kenya partnership growing stronger
on the receiving end: Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama displays torn clothes and injuries sustained when rival legislators turned Parliament into a war zone during debate on the Security Bill.
The US has dispelled claims that its trade ties with Kenya and Africa at large are gradually weakening as the continent leaders reach out for new partnerships with the East lead by China. US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec said trade activities are growing expeditiously more than before, adding that the two countries are mutually dependent in the new business deals. “Kenyan exports have grown quite rapidly to over 300 million dollars a year now. In Kenya this year, the United States did over $1 billion (Sh90.5billion) worth of trade two way,” said the ambassador. He said claims Kenya is getting attracted to the East for trade at the expense of Western countries especially US are unfounded. “US trade and investment relationship is growing in many respects,” Godec said.
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Chaos mar House Security Bill debate From Page 1 He later adjourned the sitting for 30 minutes as he sought to calm things down. But when the MPs returned to the House at 11.35 am, chaos erupted after Jubilee MPs Kimani Ngunjiri, Muthomi Njuki, Alice Wahome, Moses Kiuna and Moses Sakuda engaged in a fist-fight with Cord Senators, forcing the Speaker to adjourn sittings to 2.30pm. Security was tight around Parliament and roads around it remained tightly guarded ahead of the debate. Contingents of police officers in protective and riot gear were
deployed at dawn to maintain peace after the opposition threatened to mobilise their supporters to protest the passage of the Bill. They have termed the Bill “draconian and retrogressive.” Entrance to Parliament, Harambee Avenue, Parliament Road and parts of Uhuru Highway remained under tight patrol of police officers from the dog unit. The Security Laws Bill, 2014, has elicited sharp criticism over some clauses which the opposition and political activists claim will encourage violation of fundamental human rights.
Among the issues activists are raising include phone tapping by the National Intelligence Service and prolonged detention of terror suspects as investigations continue. The Bill also seeks to ban broadcasting and printing of pictures showing dead or badly wounded victims which are likely to offend the public. But the Government says the Bill will boost respect for human rights by securing the country. The Government says horror images in the media glorify acts of terror and can easily ignite insecurity acts. The new law also gives Interior
Cabinet Secretary power to approve meetings, protests, and picketing. Parliamentary security committees met on Wednesday to discuss and amend sections of the Bill. The Kenya Law Society has joined the push for review of contentious issues before the Bill is passed even as opposition says it should be rejected in totality. In a joint statement, diplomatic missions also supported amendments to the law, saying they must tall with human rights provisions in the Constitution. “Protecting Kenya’s Constitution and upholding civil liberties and
democracy are among the most effective ways to bolster security,” read the statement in part. They, however, supported the country in the war on Somalia based Al-Shabaab. The statement was signed by High Commissioners Christian Turner (UK), Geoff Tooth (Australia) and David Angell (Canada). Ambassadors Robert F Godec (US), Joost Reintjes (Netherlands), Geert Andersen (Denmark), Rémi Maréchaux (France) and Johan Borgstam (Sweden) also signed the statement.
Man undergoes Sh13m plastic surgery to look like Kardashian A young man has spent $150,000 (Sh13.6 million) on plastic surgery to look like global phenomenon Kim Kardashian. Make-up artist Jordan James Parke, 23, has gone to great lengths to replicate Kim’s unique pouty image after spending millions of on cosmetic procedures to resemble the star. Parke, a Briton, has weathered heavy criticism for the decision. But that has not stopped him from striving to appear like the wife of rock star Kanye West. “I laugh when people try to insult me by telling me I look plastic or fake,” he says. “Do they think I’m going for the natural look? If I was, I’d ask for my money back.” Jordan told UK’s Sun newspaper he fell in love with the 33-year-old Kim after watching an episode of her reality show, ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’. “I love everything about Kim,” he says. “She’s the most gorgeous woman ever. Her skin is perfect, her hair, everything about her.” Parke has undergone more than 50 cosmetic procedures, including Botox, lip and cheek fillers, eyebrow tattoos and laser hair removal. Kim, a fashion designer, businesswoman, model, and actress, has more than 26 million followers on Twitter. She has been described as a one-woman super brand.
Sh13m copy cat: Jordan Peake shows off pouty lips and heavy eyebrows. Kim Kardashian takes a ‘selfie’. Peake (inset) spent $150,000 (Sh13.6 million) in efforts to look like the internationally acclaimed model. Publisher: Paul Marshall, Commercial Director: Neema Wamai, Content Editor: Brian Moseti, Finance Director: Fred Bunei, Editorial team: Amos, Beatrice, Betty, Cynthia, Dennis, Elisha, Jeff, Kennedy, Kibor, Laban, Lisa, Patrick, Peter, Queen, Snorine, Stella, Victor, Advertising: Nkirote-0720 807 936, Mutunga-0727 306 244, Magira-0722 616 208, www.x-news.co.ke, news@x-news.co.ke, facebook.com/XnewsKenya, twitter.com/XnewsKenya.
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City Hall introduces E-clamping in parking bays
The world would be a better place with more women in power More than one third of the world believes that the world could be a better place if more women were in power. This means that one in every three people is confident that the state of global affairs would improve if more women were to join politics. A study by research group, Gallup International and the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN) has found that out of 65-nation respondents, some 34 per cent support the further integration of women in politics. However, 41 per cent are certain that the matter is
irrelevant. Meanwhile, about 17 per cent insist that the world would be worse with more women in politics, and 8 per cent say they don’t know. Among other things, the global poll addressed the topic of politics, with one specific question asking respondents whether the world would be a better place if politicians were predominantly women. The international survey, which has been conducted annually for the past 37 years at the end of every year, is due for its latest release later this month.
Makongeni death toll rises to 4
Four more bodies were last night pulled out of the debris, bringing the death toll of Kaloleni Makongeni building collapse to four. St. John Ambulance Communications Manager Fred Majiwa said one of the bodies was retrieved at 2am this morning while the other two were retrieved in morning hours of Thursday. Majiwa says the joint rescue team had burnt midnight trying to search for the missing people still trapped under the rubbles. One more person was pulled out alive last night with some minor injuries according to Majiwa. “The person was treated and discharged, and we are hoping to complete this exercise. We only had a challenge with the lights going off at some point, but we sorted that out,” he said. The building, according to survivors and witnesses, collapsed at around 3am yesterday while its occupants were asleep. Officials from the Kenya Red Cross, MSF, and St. Johns ambulance are working to rescue the trapped victims from the wreckage, with help from the county government, KDF, NYS and the disaster management authority who are carefully removing the debris from the scene. Government officials present have condemned the illegal and substandard construction of buildings across the city to avert such disasters in future.
The Nairobi County Government will from next week start using electronic clamping (e-clamping) in parking bays. The system will track defaulters in the government bid to boost parking collections. The system will operate in a way that when a vehicle is not physically clamped for defaulting in fees, it will capture the accumulated penalty until the amount is fully settled. “Parking attendants use mobile devices to check vehicle parking payment status and if payment is not received within 45 minutes of the query, the system will automatically clamp the vehicle,” said Danson Muchemi, CEO of JamboPay. The devices will be accumulating at a rate of Sh4,000 per day with the government expected to introduce another set of 2,000 new clamps next week. Muchemi said only 43 per cent of motorists pay for parking daily due to weak enforcement of the rules. City Hall introduced E-parking as a way of raising revenue from parking lots.
DEATH TRAP: Rescuers run through the remains of a five-storey house that collapsed in Makongeni area, killing four.
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MPs make Security bill harsher: A proposed law that initially restricted media houses has been broadened to include social media users and consumers of pornography. The already sweeping anti-terror provisions have been expanded and clustered as disturbance to the public peace. Your’re likely to be jailed for upto three years of fined up to Sh 5 millionor both if you publish or distribute offensive materials...
Raila rules out direct ticket in Homa Bay: The ODM candidate for the Homa Bay senatorial seat will be decided through a popular vote after the High Court handed the party 10 more days to settle on a torchbearer. ODM leader Raila Odinga said the delegates system, which ended in chaos on Monday, had failed and the party will now turn to its members in Homa Bay County to determine the candidate...
No deal as House votes on Security bill today: The failure by MPs in Jubilee and CORD to strike a consensus on the draconian Security Laws (Amendment) Bill2014 has set the stage for political fireworks in the National Assembly today. This came as the ambassadors of nine countries released a statement urging the two rival parties to strike a consensus on the contentious bill to ensure “full respect for human rights and the rule of law”...
Tenant dead, scores trapped as City building collapses: That danger and death stalk thousands of Nairobi tenants was once again tragically played out yesterday when a five-storeyed residential building tumbled down, killing one person and leaving at least 10 others injured in Makongeni estate. By the time of going to press last evening, several other victims were still buried in rubble...
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Board to buy maize at Sh2, 200 for 90kg bag
The National Cereals and Produce Board is set to buy a 90 kg bag of maize at Sh2, 200 from farmers. The move follows President Kenyatta’s order to the board to buy the crop from farmers. Addressing a news briefing, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei told county governments to prepare to buy the produce from farmers to
ease their financial burdens. “County governments should invest in storage and drying facilities to reduce post-harvest losses. It’s important to establish buying centres near farmers to minimise transport costs and lock out brokers,” he said. Koskei urged county governments and growers to develop strategies of determining
genuine players in the value chain. He urged millers to cut cost of maize flour below Sh80 since maize prices have fallen by 40 per cent following a drastic reduction in the cost of electricity. “County governments should take up their responsibilities without waiting for the national government to
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intervene,” he said. Koskei said Government will next year roll out an insurance scheme for crop and livestock to cushion farmers from poor weather conditions. The country is expected to produce 40.3 million bags of maize this year compared with 38.9m last year.
Microsoft discounts for Lumia 535 brand Microsoft has announced a discount for its flagship Lumia 535, one of the latest user friendly smartphones to meet rising demand. The five-inch dual SIM smartphone has, among other features, a wide-angle five megapixel front facing camera, preinstalled Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote notebooks. East Africa Microsoft
Mobile Device Sales General Manager Mariam Abdullahi says the gadget is meant to meet needs of the youthful consumers who want to enjoy latest technology at a low cost. Orange Telkom will retail the device at Sh8,450 in city outlets. Telkom outlets will sell Microsoft Lumia 585 at Sh13,800.
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staple cereal: Maize harvest by a small-scale farmer. The National Cereals and Produce Board is expected to buy a 90kg bag of the grain at Sh2, 200 from farmers after President Kenyatta ordered the board to purchase the crop.
Giant tech company, Apple, has won a case in which it was accused of blocking music downloaded from rivals from playing on its iPods. A Californian eightmember jury ruled that the company did not violate anti-trust laws by blocking content of rivals in a case that could have cost the US company more than Sh90.5billion.
Complainants argued Apple acted against the federal laws when it updated the music devices in 2006, effectively blocking any content that was not bought from iTunes. The eight jurors sitting in US District Court in Oakland unanimously ruled that the Apple’s iTunes 7.0 update was a “genuine product improvement.”
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Oil won’t reduce Kenya’s poverty levels, experts warn Kenya’s first commercial oil discovery in the South Lokichar basin could earn the Government Sh904 billion revenue over a 30-year production period. But the money may do little to improve the livelihoods of Kenyans. John Sisa, an analyst with research and consulting firm, GlobalData, says international interest in Kenya’s oil and gas sector has intensified in the past 20 months. Companies, including Tullow Oil and Africa Oil Corp, have made five discoveries since 2012. The enterprises plan to run six rigs full time in the future.
The Government has also indicated willingness to develop an early production facility by 2016. Sisa says: “This early monetisation of oil reserves would generate more revenue for the Government’s budget and would therefore act as a crucial component of economic growth.” But experts warn that the sector will not employ many Kenyans as many may have expected. Ann Weru, a human rights advocate for the Integrated Regional Information Network and Financial Analyst, Charlotte Lorick, says long-term employment gains from oil production will be limited. She
says the industry is not a traditional major employer. She says a new source of revenue may not necessarily translate into higher income equality or a drop in poverty levels because the wealth may not be distributed evenly among citizens. In countries like Brazil and South Africa, improving economies did little to close the income gap. As a result, experts have called for the right policies to ensure oil profits are “invested in a sustainable and equitable development of Kenya and do not simply accumulate in the pockets of the elite.”
MULTI-BILLION FORTUNE: Ngamia 1 oil exploration site in South Lokichar basin. The discovery of commercial oil deposits is expected to earn Sh904 billion revenue for the State over a 30-year production period.
Rouble value fall forces Apple to stop products sale in Russia Smartphone giant, Apple, will not continue selling products online in Russia because of instability of the country’s currency. The rouble (Russia’s monetary unit) has lost more than 20 per cent of value this week week after falling 5 per cent. One dollar was buying 71 roubles despite a decision by the Central Bank of Russia to raise interest rates from 10.5 to 17 per cent in a bid to
stabilise it. First Deputy Governor Sergei Shvetsov has described the situation as critical and has pledged fresh measures to try and stabilise the currency. The Central Bank of Russia has spent about $80bn (Sh7.2 trillion) to stabilise the unit but the currency has lost more than half the value against the US dollar since January.
Apple has said the rouble’s value is too unstable to set prices. It has, therefore, stopped sales of its iPhones, iPads and other products following the currency’s free-fall. Last month, the firm they were forced to increase prices in Russia by 20 per cent after the weakening rouble left products in the country cheaper than in the rest of Europe.
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Rafiki introduces cheap low-income mortgage products Low income Kenyans can now access affordable mortgage products after Rafiki Deposit Taking Microfinance (DTM) introduced affordable credit facilities for aspiring home owners. Credit seekers can borrow up to Sh3.4 million using their pays slips and savings as security to build their houses in phases until completion. The Self-build product allows salaried clients to repay loans for a period of 5 years maximum at a 19.5 per cent on the reducing balance. The Tujenge Pamoja product is
for investment groups (chamas) with at least three members which gives them an equivalent of up to nine times their savings. Those intending to set up commercial buildings will enjoy an interest rate of 18 per cent on reducing balance while those building residential houses will pay at an interest rate of 19.5 percent. According to DTM Marketing Manager, Zack Syengo, the packages are meant to encourage low income earners to invest more into the mortgage industry as well as acquire quality houses. Syengo said the packages are
tailored to meet the low income earners who were previously locked out of the mortgage industry due to hefty guarantee requirements like logbooks and title deeds. “Our products give a low income earner a sense of belonging in the mortgage industry,’’ said Syengo. These products are a relief as they come after a recent report by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF) revealed that 90 per cent of Kenyans cannot access mortgages.
MORTGAGE FOR EVERYONE: Residential apartments in Nairobio. Low income Kenyans can now access affordable mortgage products after Rafiki Deposit Taking Microfinance credit facilities for aspiring home owners.
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Samsung has always been famous for its quality smartphones and the Galaxy Core 2 proves that the phone maker is worth its salt. Costing roughly Sh14,000 in many local outlets, the phone is a steal. DESIGN The Samsung Galaxy Core II has a sleek design, reminiscent of almost every other Samsung device in the market. It is rectangular with rounded edges. DISPLAY The device has a 4.5-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. PERFORMANCE The device comes with a Quad-core CPU that runs on 1.2 Gigahertz, giving it the power of a small computer.
Sarova Stanley is a 5-Star Hotel located at the Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street junction. It is ranked 8th of 110 Hotels in Nairobi. Launched in 1902, The Stanley became the first luxury hotel in Nairobi and went on to host prominent world leaders, renowned authors, and international celebrities. The hotel has 217 individuallyappointed guestrooms, 160 deluxe guestrooms, 32 club guestrooms, a penthouse and a presidential suite among others. Double Suites are also available and each one includes extra bedrooms, historic furnishings, and Executive Suites. Each room is designed in a classical style reflective of the hotel’s Victorian architecture.
HARDWARE It features a Lithium Ion battery with a stand-by talk time of up to 7 hours and can play music for up to 30 hours. CAMERA The device comes with a 5 Megapixel (MP) rear shooter with an LED flash. It also features Geo-tagging, face/smile detection and has a secondary VGA camera. SOFTWARE The phone comes with the Android 4.4 KitKat Operating System.
infrastructure Phase 2 of citywide lighting project to kick off in January 2015
GREEN ENERGY: Solar powered street lights. The Ministry of Energy has said that the second phase of city-wide lighting project will see Nairobi receive 57,000 lighting points beginning in January 2015.
The Ministry of Energy has said that the second phase of city-wide lighting project will see Nairobi receive 57,000 lighting points beginning in January 2015. The project, which will cost close to Sh5 billion, will be completed by June 2015. It is the second phase of the ‘Powering Freedom’ initiative, a move spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy to light up the entire city in the coming years.
Powering Freedom was launched last week when the Kenyan government signed an agreement with Nairobi County to begin the lighting project Kibera, one of Africa’s largest slums. “This will ensure that Nairobi is at par with other cities of the world. It will also guarantee a secure and safe city for our investors to work in under the 24 hour economy which we are basically trying to promote,” said Energy
Cabinet Secretary, Mr Davis Chirchir. Speaking during the ceremony, he and Governor Evans Kidero thanked President Kenyatta for ensuring that resources are available for the implementation of the lighting project. He noted that the provision of lighting would reduce crime and increase the number of hours available for doing business in the city.
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The past few months have seen many international food chains like Coldstone, Dominos, Subway, Big Square, KFC and many more open outlets in Nairobo. The newest advent of the global food chains comes just a couple of months after Kenya freshly computed its economic data and moved to become Africa’s ninth-largest economy. Most of the food chains have picked popular addresses in the City. They are mostly located in popular malls like TRM, The Junction, Galleria Mall, Capital Centre, Village Market and other plum Central Business District locations. The main target market of these
food chains are the youth and they have totally nailed it! This class fnds it trendy and cool to hang out at these food chains. The emerging middle class in Nairobi also offers a perfect market for the food retail business, making countries like Kenya attractive as new frontiers, which can guarantee maximum profitability with the least investment. The middle class wants high quality meals and great customer service at an affordable price. There is also a large expatriate community in Nairobi, due to the many multinational firms foreign missions based here, further escalating the success of these
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One clear signal of the changing tastes has been the mushrooming of shopping malls in the main cities.
foreign food chains. The global brands are also known to consider infrastructure, cultural influences and trade regulations, among other factors. The magnetism of any locality around the sphere to fast food chains is often seen as an acknowledgement of the increase in the number of people with disposable income, a shift that investors in the outlets say has occurred in Kenya. Many global food chains are interested in Kenya but the supply chain remains the biggest challenge. Some have to import raw materials, making it very expensive. Some Kenyans, through
exposure on the Internet or via television, associate with particular exotic brands while others view frequenting foreign food joints as an expression of their new status. One clear signal of the changing tastes has been the mushrooming of shopping malls in the main cities, locations that fast food chains are now opening outlets. Kenyans are becoming a lot more globally aware, brand aware and quality conscious. It doesn’t mean that people necessarily have more money, but what people are spending their money on has shifted to leisure and social activities. This will drive the entry of more brands into the market. Once
KFC entered Kenya, other global brands like Subway and Big Square followed suit. Dietitian Alice Ndong’, however, is not keen on celebrating the entry of these eateries. She believes that if the trend continues, in a few years Kenya will join the fat nations of the world like Mexico, South Africa and the United States. “The amount of fat and GMOs in those foods is alarming and almost everything comes with a bun or chips,” said Ndong’. “We are courting a fat nation slowly.” But most analysts believe that the job opportunities that these brands bringing in are bound to help the economy rise.
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ocialite Vera Sidika is the most searched personality on Google in Kenya 2014. This is according to a list released by Google yesterday. Coming in a close second is the late Senator, Otieno Kajwang’ with Betty Bayo coming in at number eight, presumably due to her husband’s bad manners. Pastor Kanyari comes in at number 10.
Daddy Owen ditches Airtel for Safaricom D
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Get IN tHe FeStIVe Mood WItH eRIC WaNIaNa Tomorrow (Friday) internationally-acclaimed King of Benga, Eric Wanaina, will be hosting one of the biggest pre-Christmas parties in the country. Dubbed the Eric Wanaina Christmas Party, the event to take place at the Elephant, is scheduled to start at 8pm and end at 11pm. The only musician performing will be Wanaina so his fans expect him to dazzle with his past hits like Twende Twende and new hits like Sing Mercy. On the decks will be DJ Space to keep the fans entertained. Advance tickets are Sh800 while gate charges will be Sh1200. This is the perfect way to usher in the Christmas season. Do not miss out.
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ngo’s finest Diamond yesterday landed in Uganda to headline his girlfriend Zari’s all White Ciroc party. Zari is a wealthy Ugandan socialite who is known for her over the top parties and she picked her beau and his entourage from the airport with state of the art limousines. Is Zari just trying to take the attention away from her recent nude photos leak?
Porn anyone? NONiNi wOrkiNg ON hit cOLLabO Self-proclaimed Godfather of Genge is working on a new song with Khaligraph and Kristoff. The artiste posted pictures of him, Khaligraph and Kristoff in what looked like a video shoot. In the caption, Nonini revealed that something big is coming soon. The trio were all decked out in Indian attire for the shoot. Let us wait and see what hit they are going to be churning out this time.
Beyonce and Jay Z sued
Beyonce and Jay Z are being sued by a Hungarian musician who claims that the couple used her vocals in their hit song Drunk in Love without permission. Monika Miczura aka Mitsou says that the couple’s producer, Timbaland, took her vocals from a Roma Folk song she recorded in 1995 and used it for the first 13 seconds of the song. The singer wants compensation for unspecified damages and also wants the song to be prohibited from playing as long as it has her voice. Oh Beyonce and Jay Z what trouble have you gotten yourselves into now?
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ornography is everywhere these days. With an internet enabled device and just a few clicks, one can access a porn site and view its content to their heart’s satisfaction. Google has all the answers. A while back, Kenya was ranked top as one of the countries that Googled gay sex the most. We are a very curious country and with Google we can find anything. Before, it was a bit harder to gain access to porn. You had to provide proof that you are above 18, provide credit card details and even a kidney to just see legs! These days, a porn site just asks you to ‘please confirm that you are above 18 and it is legal to view such content in your country’ and gives you an option of ‘above 18’ or ‘not above 18’. Of course the teenagers will say they are above 18 and no one will be none the wiser. After all, nobody can see that they are not 18. Social media sites are also inundated with pornographic material. Going through your timeline on Facebook, twitter or Instagram and you will be bombarded with varying cores of pornography. Some pornographic material will be forced on to you because some friends feel the need to share explicit material on their timeline, others are hidden and in private groups and if you know where to look you will find it. Though some social media platforms like Instagram have strict rules about pornograph.
A while back, Rihanna’s profile on Instagram was deleted because she was posting pictures that were too explicit. Even the world’s largest superstar can be shut down. But people still find a way to post pornographic material by making their profiles private… Pornography is addictive. Everyone at some point in their lives has been exposed to porn, from the mild ones to the extremely harsh ones. But not everyone who has watched porn gets addicted to it. It starts out as an innocent
discovery mission—‘I want to see what this porn is all about’. Then comes the ‘I want to see more’ phase and the person continues to view more and more. With time, they start looking for extreme porn because they can not get high from the mild versions. They soon feel it is time to act out what they see and this sometimes ends up in rape and sex related injuries because their mind cannot separate acted out scenarios in porn from real life. This is the reason this generation is very explicit sexually and not afraid of orgies and all form of
crazy sexual acts. The growth of social media, though great, has also brought about the growth of pornography on such platforms. This has made it easier for young ones who are on these platforms unsupervised exposed to such ills at an early age. Although not entirely proven to be harmful, early exposure and over exposure breeds a generation not in touch with reality. Next time your timeine blinks with private messages, think twice before you click, you might end up being served porn.
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enyatta University burst into excitement after Miss World Kenya 2014, who is a student at the institution, stormed the London catwalk over the weekend, emerging the 7th cutest girl on earth. Idah Nguma, a marketing student at the university, finished among the top 10 most beautiful flowers from the 122 contestants in the event that took place in London. Ms Nguma had previously done the university proud after she was crowned the fairest in Machakos County and subsequently humbling 23 other county winners in the October national beauty pageant.
The final year student has every reason to smile for showing the world that Kenya is not just an athletics and rugby country, but also a land of beauty queens. As she returns to the country, she will be topping her success with for a bachelors degree, which she receives tomorrow (Friday) confirming that her physical beauty is complemented by intelligence.
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More than 150 brightest Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology students were recognized for their exemplary performance in this year’s Babaroa and Vice Chancellor’s Awards ceremony. The annual awards for the various disciplines offered by the university are aimed at motivating scholars towards problem solving innovation. Students were picked from the various specialization irrespective of their year of study. They were given certificates of merit and they are set to financially benefit from the two kitties. The Babaroa Awards was initiated in 1996 by Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and has since benefited at least 600 students. Since its establishment in 2001, the Vice Chancellor’s Award has supported leaners pursuing programmes not traditionally funded by JICA.
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Maina Mwangi is the Public Relations Executive at one of the leading real estate online companies, Lamudi Kenya. His humble spirit, hard work and dedication are what drive him. Always up for any challenge, he talks to X Access tabout his career journey thus far.
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XA: What does your job entail? MM: My job is to ensure that the company receives as much positive publicity as it can in order to boost traffic to the website. I also have to come up with interesting ways to attract both property buyers and sellers and also advertisers. XA: How many hours do you work in a day? MM: I am always working. I would say I work a minimum of 8-9 hours a day. XA: How much do you earn?
MM: (hesitant) I cannot say it in public… but I also cannot complain. XA: What qualifications do you need for your job? MM: The field is quite dynamic but one would need to have excellent communication skills and be good at time management. Social skills are a must have as the job calls for interaction with people from different backgrounds. A degree in communications is an added advantage. XA: Was this your dream career? MM: I have always admired the way a company’s image can sell the company to the public. XA: Does your job interfere with your social life? MM: Not really, because I actually get to meet new people often. XA: What is the best part of your job? MM: Working in a dynamic environment that is changing every single day really fulfills me. Meeting new people really broadens one’s perspective of life through exchange of ideas. XA: What is the worst part of your job? MM: Do have a worst part of my job. (Thinks) I love my job. XA: Any advice for people who want to venture in to your line of work? MM: One must have deep passion for their work, be sociable, resilient and ready to work under extreme pressure when circumstances call for it.
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hree Egerton graduates are this year’s winners of Safaricom Appwiz Challenge after they developed a programme, Magazine Reel, for accessing campus news and notices on handsets. David Mabiria, Fredrick Oginga and Dennis Shisia trounced other contestants to walk home with the Sh1.7million top prize Their app consolidates all news and notices from all universities and other media sources in a digitalized format. Students and other beneficiaries of the app, which has more than 250, 000 page views per month, and users exceeding 5,000, will be updated in real time and at the comfort of a finger-swipe. Safaricom, the official sponsor of the mobile and ICT innovation, is planning to include the Magazine Reel on its App Store. Information delivery will be a cup of coffee given that the telecom company recently rolled out its 4G network to boost speeds of accessing content.
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any designers are often at a loss when it comes to dressing men. What with everything having to be dab and boring? But Cindy Wanjiku is up to the challenge. She recently launched two collections aimed at instantly makin men elegant. The collections dubbed, black and
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JULIANI Born Julius Owino, Juliani started his music career as a secular rap artiste with the group Ukoo Fulani. He wa raised in the ghetto, but he managed to cut himself a niche in the gospel industry. As the king of gospel rap, he has also been nominated a couple of times for top awards. Currently, he is a goodwill ambassador for the ONE Agriculture Campaign, the NCIC, and Vision 2030, and also a peace ambassador.
white, featured fitting suits complete with a suit vest. The fabric of choice was cotton and silk mixing elegance and smart casual for the classy everyday man. The collection was inspired by the modern man who is not afraid to explore the fashion world.
Kambua is a young female gospel artiste who has really made a mark in the gospel scene. The graduate from the prestigious Berkley School of music is known for her refined musical tones as well as her polished vocals. Other than being a gospel artiste, she is also a television and radio presenter.
addy Owen, aka Papa Fololo, is the younger brother of Rufftone. His real name is Owen Mwatia. He burst into the scene a few years back, under the leadership of his big brother “Rufftone� and he has dominated the gospel industry for the last three years. He also managed to win most awards and nominations in the three years. The accolades included KORA, Channel O, Groove awards, and MAMAs.
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forecast capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19
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cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22
Finish whatever you didn’t wrap up yesterday, Capricorn. Use the morning to plan, the afternoon to execute, and the evening to relax. Be conscious of time and your physical and mental limitations. Bring your dreaminess down to Earth and be realistic about goals. Take time to put the extra coat of wax on the car or extra stitch in the fabric.
You have a hardheaded approach that will help you get down to business and get things done. Make sure you’re on solid ground before you take the next step upward. You have the ability to reach the summit of many mountains, so don’t waste any time.
aquarius Jan 20 - Feb
There’s a serious tone to the day, Leo, so take this into account when you get the urge to play a practical joke on a friend. Keep things real. Stick close to home and take care of any menial tasks. Start a garden or buy some plants for your house.
Give it a rest today, Aquarius. Recharge your batteries. Stick close to home and take a load off your feet. Convince someone to give you a massage, or better yet, go to a professional. You deserve a break. Once you’re restored, consider all the ramifications of whatever actions you take before you start.
pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20
Feel free to move forward with your plans, Pisces. This is a great day to take action. You’ve done a great deal of data collecting and analyzing lately. Now is the time to put that information to good use. You’re helped by an extra boost of inner confidence and emotional strength.
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19
You may have a hard time getting started today, Aries. This might be a better time to plan. Be realistic and thoughtful in your actions. Be conscious of the steps you need to take to reach a certain goal. When in doubt, take the more conservative route.
taurus Apr 20 - May 20
Bring your emotions down to Earth today, Taurus. Your imagination may run away with you. If you don’t take a hard look at reality, you may find yourself in big trouble later. The higher you soar, the harder you fall. Make sure you have a working parachute.
gemini May 21 - Jun 21
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You’re much better off lying low. Focus on you and what you need to do. Don’t waste your time trying to attract others’ attention. Let them deal with themselves while you concentrate on your goals and chores. Tackle all projects with gusto. You will find that you can be very productive as long as you stay focused and calm.
leo Jul 23 - Aug 22
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virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22
Bring stability to your emotions today, Virgo. You have the tendency to take things to extremes, swinging from incredible highs to rock-bottom lows. Give your nervous system a break and calm down. Go for a walk in the woods. Make sure that all your actions are rational and well planned.
libra Sep 23 - Oct 22
Take care of your home today, both physically and emotionally. See that bills are paid and the bedroom is tidy. Don’t forget to clean the dust from under your bed and the demons from inside your mind. Realize that you might be running on someone else’s operating system that got stuck in your hard drive.
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scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
Go ahead and act confidently, Scorpio. You will probably find that you’re more stable and grounded in general, leaving you free to explore and take more risks than you normally would. Your intuition may be strong, so don’t hesitate to rely on it. Make sure your actions are clear and decisive. You have a great deal of power, so use it wisely.
sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
It may be hard for you to get a project off the ground, Sagittarius. Perhaps this is a sign that it needs to stay there. Take it back to the drawing board. Do some more planning and testing. Make sure that your actions are well thought out. Test the brakes before you drive down the mountain.
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A psychotic genius is stalking Detective Alex Cross. He knows his every move, where he lives, his family and where he is at all times. Cross is forced to dance to the stalker’s tune after the latter abducts his family. Pushed and beaten to a corner, Cross must now give the psycho what he wants or risk losing the most important people in his life. But how far can he go to save them? He has to figure out a way and fast; outwit the mad genius and save his family. Will he make it?
Muslim clerics must condemn terror clothed in religious voices Muslim leaders and clerics must help fighting insecurity to prevent a possible anarchy or inter-religious conflicts (Uhuru urges Muslims to support war on terror December 3, 2914). The recent spate of killings have projected a war of Muslims versus
non-Muslims. Terrorists have been reported to be asking victims to either recite verses in the Quran or face death. This indicates that they are laying ground for an inter-religious war. When security officers raid mosques and other radicalisation
areas, Muslim clerics and other leaders condemn the Government. They have also condemned extrajudicial killings of provocative preachers, which have mostly occurred at the Coast, by accusing the Government of being behind the killings.
The leaders and clerics must rise and reproach acts of terrorism that have set Kenya on fire in the recent past. They are using Islam to cause internal conflict. Docile and seemingly tolerant Christians may at one point say enough is enough. The enemy will
win the war because Christians and Muslims will lose Kenya to religious apartheid. Though the freedom of worship is constitutionally given, it should not deteriorate to religious malice for the benefit of propagandists who have nothing to lose.
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Retired soccer stars back calls for FKF 18-team premier league Former Kenyan internationals players have supported the idea of an 18 team top-flight league. They have also urged Football Kenya Federation (FKF) not to force the concept on Kenyans. They said federation officials to prove to Kenyans how an expanded league will generate financial support away from SuperSport and EABL annual sponsorships. “The concept of an 18
team league is a welcome suggestion, the only matter is FKF is forcing it down our throats,” said Kenya Footballers Association and Friends For Football ChangeKenya chairman Erick Stephen Obura. “Kenyans are yet to get a clear idea on why the league should be expanded,” Obura said. Obura has urged FKF president Sam Nyamweya to ensure the expanded league concept is handled with
integrity. Former Leopards midfielder Shoto Lukoye asked FKF to lure corporate support for Premier and Nationwide leagues. They have asked FKF to set Sh25million as the top flight prize money to make the league attractive and lucrative. Obura was accompanied by former internationals Henry Motego, Kepha Tasso, Martin Atito, Harun Ndege, Dan Ogada and Sammy Abogi.
veterans’ view: Former Harambee Stars players Mahmoud Abbas and Josephat Murila. A group of former international players have supported the idea of an 18-team top-flight league.
Berdych hires ex-Murray tactician for 2015 season
World number seven Tomas Berdych has appointed Andy Murray’s former coach Dani Vallverdu to handle the 2015 season. Vallverdu, 28, left Murray’s coaching team last month after five years, in a split described as ‘mutual’. Berdych, 29, had been looking for a new coach after majority of rivals made
big-name appointments. He approached Ivan Lendl, the man who helped Murray to two Grand Slam titles, but said the eight-time major winner was “too busy”. Posting on Facebook on Tuesday, Berdych said: “Dear fans and friends... my new coaches for next year will be Dani Vallverdu and Azuz Simcich.
“Thank you to Tomas Krupa and David Vydra for a great time and fantastic work.” Murray met Vallverdu when the pair were teenagers at the Sanchez-Casal Academy in Spain, and the Venezuelan worked closely with Lendl during the Czech great’s two-year stint with Murray.
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Robben hits scentury for Bayern
Arjen Robben scored his 100th goal for Bayern Munich as they beat Freiburg to stretch their unbeaten run to 20 matches in the Bundesliga. Robben, 30, joined Bayern from Real Madrid in 2009 and has won three league titles and the Champions League. He opened the scoring with a header from Franck Ribery’s cross before Thomas Muller headed in a rebound to wrap up the win.
Coach Pep Guardiola has now won 42 of 50 Bundesliga games, losing just twice. Bayern had 31 shots to Freiburg’s two, and enjoyed 82% of possession. Munich are now 12 points clear of Wolfsburg at the top of the table as they chase a third straight title win. Guardiola’s side play Mainz on Friday night in the final game
BIG IN GERMANY: Bayern Munich’s Dutch striker Arjen Robben celebrating a goal in a past match. He scored his 100th goal for Bayern Munich as they beat Freiburg to stretch their unbeaten run to 20 matches in the Bundesliga.
before the Christmas break.
Ochieng elevated to national team coach
BACK UP: Former Kenya Sevens assistant coach Felix Ochieng during a training session. Ochieng will replace Paul Treu for the remainder of the 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series.
Felix Ochieng has taken over as Kenya Sevens coach for the remainder of the 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series. A statement from Kenya Rugby Union secretary stated that Ochieng’, one of the longest serving members of the team’s technical bench replaces Paul Treu who has joined the Western Province back room staff. The decision to retain Ochieng’ as coach follows a predictable trend where
former players are taking over the coaching duties in their respective teams Ochieng’s first assignment will be in February during the Wellington Sevens, the fourth tournament of the Series where Kenya has been drawn in D with Argentina, Scotland and Samoa. Ochieng’ is likely to include some of the players who downed their tools and asked for a better welfare. Two players, Oscar Ouma and
Horace Otieno have since left for greener pastures in Sri Lanka which has also attracted players from Fiji prompting coach Ben Ryan to raise an alarm. After three tournaments, Kenya is placed 14th with 11 points with Japan, the only other core team in 15th with three points. In this lower half above Kenya are Portugal (13 points), Canada 14, France 19 and Wales 25.
Kenyans urged to vote as SOYA lines are opened
Over the next two weeks the public will have a chance to vote for their Sports Personality of the year (male and female) and the Sports Team of the Year (male and female) through the Short Message service, SMS platform for free. To vote for their chosen athlete and team, one will have to dial *279# from their Safaricom line and follow
instructions. The Safaricom Soya Awards will be held on January 16, 2015 at the KICC, Nairobi. Commonwealth 5000m champion Caleb Ndiku, Kenya Premier League,KPL footballer of the year Antony Ndolo, boxer Rayton Okwiri who is currently competing in the AIBA pro rounds,National rally champion Baldev Chager
and African champion 3000m steeplechase gold medalist Jairus Brirech are the five athletes who have made the top five shortlist for the sportsman of the year 2014. In the women, there are four runners led by Eunice Sum the 800m Commonwealth, Africa and Continental champion, 5000m Commonwealth and Diamond
league winner Mercy Cherono, Joyce Chepkirui the 10 000m Club games winner, Faith Kipyegon also a gold medalist at the Commonwealth games in 1500m, and USIU and national team basket baller Hilda Indasi. KPL champions Gor Mahia top the sports team for men. African champions Orange hockey club, the enduring Kenya Lionesses rugby
team, USIU Basketball who are the zone five champions, the national women’s volleyball team who finally broke their duck in the FIVB event winning three games at the debut grand prix and the national women’s hockey team who qualified for the second round of the world league are in the top five shortlist in the women’s teams.
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Kenyan to coach Somalia champs
Kenyan John Mwaura has signed a one-year contract to coach reigning Somalia premier league champions Banadir Sports Club. The club is based in capital Mogadishu. The former Mathare United captain is the first foreign coach to head a team in the war-torn nation in 30 years. He takes over from Omar Mohamed Naser who was sacked on Saturday after a string of losses. Mwaura on Tuesday signed one-year contract with club chairman Abokar Mohamed Sheik in Nairobi. He is due in Mogadishu on Friday. “The duration of the contract is one year and can be renewed if we find that important,” the
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club chairman Abokar Mohamed Sheik said in a statement on Tuesday evening. Sheik said the club authorities sacked Naser after losing several matches, including the General Da’ud cup and Super Cup last Friday. “We were the first Somalia club to bring in foreign players and we spent such much money to win all trophies, but instead we lost in many successive matches,” said the Banadir Sports Club Chairman. Banadir Sports Club last season won the country’s Nation Link Telecom championship. Mwaura formerly coached Nationwide club Eastleigh Youth and was Mathare Youth assistant coach.
TUSSLE: Abdi Rahman Ahmed of Somalia’s Banadir and Nahimana Chasiri of Vital O, Burundi, during the Cecafa Kagame Cup at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on August 9, 2014. Kenyan John Mwaura has signed a one-year contract to coach the reigning Somalia premier league champions.
Webuye MP sponsors Magharibi sports awards Webuye East MP Dan Wanyama has donated Sh60,000 for the second edition of Magharibi Michezo Awards to be held on Friday in Bungoma. The decorated volleyballer made the donation when MMA committee members called on him at his Nairobi office on Tuesday. The MP has previously played for
Cooperative Bank volleyball team and captained the national team in various matches. He has also served as secretary general of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF). Wanyama urged parents and teachers to encourage children to explore potential through sports and other artistic activities. “I’m a living example of a dedicated
sportsman who received all the support right from primary school. I played volleyball to the highest level and today I want to encourage parents to support their children’s dreams,” she said. “This is a noble initiative and I dive in with all my trust that it is the right direction and the right concept to fly our sports industry
to the next level,” she said. “Sports plays a key role in the development of the economy and with Western being known as the granary of talent across all disciplines it is commendable that initiators of Magharibi Awards worked to propel the region to the next level,” she said. Wanyama accepted to serve as
patron of the MMAAwards. MMA Organising Committee Secretary George Njuguna said Wanyama’s gesture will be used to reward the Overall Sports personality of the year. MMA seeks to recognise efforts by individuals who have nurtured or mentored the region’s sports icons.
European clubs campaign Herera denies fixing for May/June Qatar event Spanish league games
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar should be played between May 5 and 4 June instead of winter, Europe’s biggest clubs and leagues have said. Qatar was awarded the event in 2010 and leading Fifa figures have subsequently backed a proposed winter tournament. But a proposal by the European Club Association (ECA) and European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) says it could be played safely at the start of the summer. A decision is expected by March 2015.
World governing body Fifa said last month that the most likely dates for the tournament would be either January/February or November/December
2022. The organisation’s medical chief warned that temperatures in the Middle East state between May and September posed a “highly critical risk”.
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera insists he has never been involved in match-fixing. The Spaniard is one of 41 players, coaches and directors named in a matchfixing investigation in his homeland. “I have never had and will never have anything to do with manipulating match results,” Herrera wrote on his Facebook account. “If I am ever called to testify in any judicial hearing, I’ll be happy to attend, as my
conscience is clear.” The 25-year-old added: “I love football and I believe in fair play, both on and off the pitch.” Prosecutors allege 965,000 euros was paid in cash by then Real Zaragoza coach Javier Aguirre. They claim nine players, including Herrera, paid cash to Levante players ahead of a La Liga game at the end of the 2010-2011 season. Herrera left Zaragoza to join home-town club Athletic Bilbao in August 2011,
before signing for United in June 2014. Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero is also named in the document. He joined the Welsh club from Mexico’s Monarcas Morelia in July and was in the Levante side that fell 2-1 to Zaragoza on 21 May 2011. It is alleged Levante’s players were paid to lose the match, which Zaragoza needed to win to avoid relegation. Montero’s alleged involvement is not described in the prosecution case.
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KRU exodus: Another one gone KRU chairman Mwangi Muthee resigns in Kenya 7s muted time
I QUIT TOO: George Gregan, born in Lusaka, Zambia (left) with former Kenya prop forward, now former Kenya Rugby Union Chairman, Mwangi Muthee, during an international conference in Dublin.
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Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairman Mwangi Muthee has resigned. Muthee’s resignation comes at a time when the national 7’s team is at its lowest. After three tournaments, to the 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series, Kenya is placed 14th with 11 points with Japan, the only other core team in 15th with three points. In this lower half above Kenya are Portugal (13 points), Canada 14, France 19 and Wales 25. The man who has served the Rugby Union for four years resignation comes in the wake of similar moves by Union directors Godwin Karuga and Maurice Masiga and Kenya Sevens coach Paul Treu. In a letter dated December 17, 2015, Muthee detailed what has been an obvious scenario which split the Board right down the middle. It is evident that he has not been in control for the past two years. “I have resigned from the position of Chairman of the Kenya Rugby
Union. I am glad and proud to have served our game and country for close to four years. My efforts went into developing the game towards a world class status as well as its expansion throughout the country. I will always be very satisfied with my contribution and fond of all those in our country and abroad who gave me support in achieving the goals,” read Muthee’s resignation letter. It further read: “The events of recent past, however, compel me to vacate the position because I feel my agenda of driving the game further was being derailed. Most of all, in my opinion, some of the Board members’ integrity was not beyond reproach, threatening to bring the game into disrepute.” “With the foregoing; the deliberate opposition to consensus, decisions contrary to what in my conviction are not in the best interest of our game may continue to be taken and I will not be prepared to rubberstamp them,” concluded the letter.
Stars to play South Sudan in friendly Kenya’s national football team Harambee Stars is expected to play South Sudan in an international friendly early next year. The Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) is organising the friendly match in its effort to promote a cordial a relationship between the country and the world’s youngest state. The KDA chairman Shem Ochuodho said they were engaging federations from both countries in the endeavour and once they are done with negotiations will release final details.
Ochuodho said they will use linkages abroad to fight poverty amongst Kenyans through sports by using their international network. The former Rangwe Member of Parliament (MP) said they have invited officials from the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), Athletics Kenya (AK) and the Kenya Basketball Federation to attend the Diaspora Networking Convention at Daystar University along Valley Road which takes place tomorrow. “For a start we considered officials from this sporting bodies as it’s through these
sports that Kenya has gotten visibility internationally. Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) accredited coach and referee who is also a member of the convention’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) Juma Kent said the network will assist the country benefit through exchange programmes, technical support and scholarships in the sporting fraternity. The Diaspora Networking event will bring together diasporans for the purpose of engaging and caucusing among themselves.
Chelsea play Liverpool in League Cup semis Premier League leaders Chelsea will play Liverpool in the semi-finals of the League Cup, with Tottenham meeting Sheffield United in the other tie. Jose Mourinho’s Blues won 2-1 at Anfield when the teams last met, in a top-flight match on 8 November. League One side Sheffield United have already knocked out Premier League teams Southampton and West Ham en route to facing 2008
winners Spurs. The two-legged ties will be played next month, with the final on 1 March Liverpool and Chelsea both overcame Championship opposition with 3-1 away victories in the quarter-finals. Brendan Rodgers’s Reds won at Bournemouth on Wednesday, 24 hours after Chelsea beat Derby County. Rodgers said: “It didn’t matter who we got in the draw, it was just important to get there.
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“To win this competition you have to win games against big sides.” Tottenham beat Newcastle 4-0 to book their place in the semi-finals, while Sheffield United were 1-0 victors against Southampton. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino said: “We have respect for Sheffield United - it is never easy. They deserve to be in the semi-final. We expect a tough game.”