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ready to attack: A policeman in action during the Westgate terror attack. President Kenyatta has blamed corrupt police officers for the rise in terrorist activities on Kenyan soil.

Uhuru blames police over terror attacks President Uhuru Kenyatta has said corruption among law enforcers and porous borders are the major challenges hampering the war on terror.

In a report tabled in Parliament on

Wednesday, he said the influx of refugees makes it easy for terrorist to cross into Kenya. “Corruption among law enforcers and porous borders make it easy for terrorists to cross are some of the

challenges the government faces in countering terrorism,� he President said.

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Uhuru links police to attacks From Page 1 He cited the regional instability and fraud in which immigration officials issue forged identity documents as other major challenges.

The President raised the concerns even as a court on Wednesday extended orders barring the sacking of 13 immigration officials who

were suspended for assisting terror suspects to gain entry into the country.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph ole Lenku sacked the officials in October last year after they were linked to the fraud.

President Kenyatta said the government is seeking international partnerships with neighbouring states to fight terror.

Al-Shabaab terror group was singled out as posing the biggest danger with the government terming it “enormous security threats”.

The government says 126 Kenyans have died of terror strikes and another 342 injured.

Last year’s attack at Westgate Shopping mall in the Westlands area of Nairobi remains

the heaviest toll after more than 67 lives were lost.

Ole Lenku who was briefing the media on Wednesday said 7,000 police officers expected to graduate on Friday will boost the number of officers in what could act as a deterrence to the terror threats.

Kenya tests App that may save millions from blindness Scientists have developed an app that allows even people without any training to test their eyes with the help of a smartphone.

App named ‘pocket optician’ can be accessed by downloading the Portable Eye Examination Kit (Peek) into your smartphone.

The innovation developed by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine could alleviate blindness in millions across the globe.

The app, currently being tested on 5, 000 Kenyans, shines light into the eye and takes pictures of the retina. It shows letters in decreasing size.

The results can be emailed to a doctor of choice for analysis and appropriate action.

Other ground-breaking apps now in use include the bellabeat, which helps expectant mothers track the heartbeat of the foetus using heart rate monitor. It tracks down the health of the foetus.

A gaming app that helps to reduce anxiety diverts users to ignore threatening stimulus like angry faces and focus on non-threatening stimulus such as a neutral face, smile and happiness. It is developed on the basis of Attention-Bias Modification Training (ABMT). diagnosis: A man goes through anm App test to detect cataract infections. Scientists have developed an application that enables ordinary people to test their eyes for infection using a smartphones.

Media chiefs cry foul over State’s digital suit plan Media managers are reading mischief in a government plan to appeal last week’s ruling on digital migration.

Information and Communication Technology Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has said the government plans to appeal a Court of Appeal ruling that postponed digital migration to the end of September.

Flanked by Attorney General

Prof Githu Muigai, Dr Matiang’i told journalists that the Court of Appeal decision had caused anxiety among investors. He said the government will seek to overturn the judgement at the Supreme Court.

But industry players accuse the government of seeking to please foreign investors at the expense of locals.

The media bosses who had

challenged the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting in court argued that “an otherwise excellent policy” has been deliberately wrecked by the government to favour foreigners.

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to intimidate the Supreme Court.

“On a proper reading, the Attorney General and the Cabinet Secretary are clearly trying to litigate the appeal to the Supreme Court, most perniciously to pre-emptively intimidate the court,” Nation Media Group CEO

Publisher: Paul Marshall Commercial Director: Neema Wamai Content Editor: Brian Moseti Finance Director: Fred Bunei

Linus Gitahi, Royal Media Services MD Wachira Waruru and Standard Group’s Sam Shollei said in a statement.

They called for dialogue to resolve contentious issues over the process.

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Police gun down 2 in city

InvIsIble app Android and iOS developers have created an app that lets you avoid unwanted encounters with people you don’t want to meet.

Dubbed “Split”, software alerts users if someone they intend to avoid is near. Split uses data from Facebook Twitter, Instagram and Foursquare to chart the whereabouts of individuals on one’s “Avoid” list. That gives it an advantage over Cloak, an app that claims to offers the same service but only draws data from Foursquare and Instagram.

Split’s creator, Udi Dagan says he hatched the idea after bumping into two different ex-girlfriends in a matter of hours during an evening out.

“It’s something that bothers us all the time,” he says. “It’s time we can just be able to disconnect.”

Two people were this morning shot dead in separate incidents of crime around Nairobi.

In the first incident, a suspected thug was killed in what police said was a botched robbery attempt in Woodley estate.

A pistol loaded with nine bullets was found on him.

The suspect was in the company of three others who were mugging residents when an alarm was raised.

Police say his accomplices escaped. In the second incident, a butcher was shot dead and robbed of cash in Huruma estate.

The man was walking home when gunmen shot him in the waist before he died in a city hospital.

Leaders want heads to release school papers National Assembly Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso and Bomet Senator Wilfred Lesan have asked the government to order school heads to release examination certificates withheld of over fees arrears.

The two legislators, who spoke after an education meeting in Bomet, said the practice means poor parents will be denied chance to improve lives. He said lack of cerficates among the youth had hampered efforts to get jobs or pursue further education.

“It makes it even difficult for them to get jobs because the employers normally want to see such documents,” Leasan said.

Outstanding fee arrears stood at Sh5.9 billion as at 2007.

In 2007, the late George Saitoti, as education minister, ordered secondary school heads to release examination and leaving certificates held due to fees arrears.

Former Kenya Secondary School Heads Association chairman John Awiti opposed the order could cripple schools financially. It is estimated that about 20 per cent of students have fee balances by the time they sit national examinations.

itS unfair: Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso has told heads in Bomet to release withheld school certificates.

Council backs Somaliland autonomy bid Sheffield City Council in the UK voted to pass a motion recognising Somaliland’s right to self-determination, and called on Britain and other governments around the world to do the same.

The historic debate was tabled by Councillor Mohammad Maroof who yesterday received over 2,000 signatures from the Somaliland community in Sheffield, petitioning the council to support recognition.

“Somaliland is a peaceful, democratic nation, which has been striving to be recognised by the international community since declaring independence in 1991.

Sheffield’s decision will help strengthen our campaign for recognition,” Somaliland’s foreign minister, Mohamed Bihi Yonis said in address to the Council Chamber.

Councillor Neale Gibson (Lab) said Somaliland “fulfils all the criteria for statehood required by international law and has capacity to enter into relations with other states.”

Councillor Ben Curran (Lab) said he hoped Sheffield’s support is the first step to helping Somaliland fulfil right to self-determination.

Obama demands investigations into army post shooting President Barack Obama has ordered a full investigation into a shooting in Fort Hood Army Post which left four people, including the gunman, dead and 16 others are injured .

The gunman identified as Army Specialist Ivan Lopez

opened fire at his colleagues before finally committing suicide by shooting himself in the head.

Army post’s commander, Lt. Gen. Mark Milley said the suspect, a soldier who had served in Iraq, had not suffered injuries while in deploy-

ment but however suffered from behavioural and mental health issues.

Although there was no known motive for the shooting, the officials were not ruling out anything just yet, including terrorism.

Initial reports had indicated

that the incident started as a soldier-on-soldier attack.

Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas, was treating eight patients with others expected. Chief medical officer, Dr. Glen Couchman said three patients were in critical condition. Others were taken

to Darnall Army Medical Centre.

The suspected shooter was armed with a 45-caliber Smith & Wesson handgun.

The Army post is in Texas, an area still reeling from a mass shooting in 2009 which left 13 people dead.

On November 5, 2009, Army Maj Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people and injured 32.

According to the Fort Hood website, the post is one of the largest in the world with 45,414 assigned soldiers and 8,900 civilian employees.

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School shut after Kirinyaga head canes pupil to death There was shock at Roka Primary School in Ngurubani town, Kirinyaga County, after news broke out that the head teacher had caned a pupil to death.

Mr James Kariuki, who is also the proprietor of the school, is said to have assaulted the

Standard Seven pupil on the head as punishment for alleged noisemaking.

The boy collapsed and was taken to Karira Mission Hospital where he died on arrival. Angry parents flocked the school and removed their

children after threatening to torch the institution if action is taken against the head teacher.

“We brought our children here so that they can have the best education, but we did not bring them here to be beaten to death,” Jeremiah

Maganjo, a parent said.

Mr Kariuki first fled before turning himself over to officers at Wang’uru Police Station.

Mwea East deputy OCPD Mohammed Huka said they are investigating the incident and urged parents to remain

calm.

“This is not the first time complaints have been raise against this teacher but no action has been taken,” said another parent, Catherine Gateri.

Parents have accused the school of going against the

Nairobi county proposes law to control use of polythene papers A bill that proposes to control the use of plastics may soon be discussed by the Nairobi County Assembly.

The bill seeks to create a framework for regulation of use of non-biodegradable polythene.

It proposes harsh penalties for those who violate the law.

“The bill must take in best practice in the ban or regulation of plastic bags usage from the region and other jurisdictions,” says part of the memorandum of the bill.

The ban on non-compost paper bags will enhance the use of recyclable material that are environmentally friendly.

The proposed law encourages public education to create awareness on the dangers of non-composite bags.

In 2007, the then finance minister Amos Kimunya attempted to discourage the use of non-compost polythene bags by introducing a 120% tax on the product.

Manufacturers claimed it was a move to throw them out of business. In 2007, a Nairobi City Council by-law proposed a sixmonth jail term for plastic bags users.

The by-law prohibited the sale, storage, manufacture of non-biodegradable bags. However, the attempt was frustrated by manufacturers who threatened to add extra cost to consumers on other acceptable materials. eyesore: A dumpsite littered with plastic bags. Nairobi plans a law to ban the use of plastics and non-biodegradable polythene.

Education Act which bans corporal punishment in schools.

The school was later closed down and parents advised to take their children.

The boy’s body was taken to Karira Mission Hospital mortuary.

TSC to hire 398 new teachers The government will this month hire 398 teachers to replace those who have either retired or resigned.

In an advertisement placed in the local press, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) 243 of the advertised positions are in primary schools while the rest in secondary schools.

TSC Secretary Gabriel Lengoiboni asked those interested in serving post-primary institutions to submit applications by April 17. The commission will only deal with applications received by TSC county directors and board of management. The announcement comes days after Tangulbei-Korosi ward representative Peter Amasile moved a motion to protest the shortage of teachers in Tiaty and Marigat sub counties in Baringo County.

Minority leader Wesley Lekakimon of Ilchamus ward said Tiaty are short of 187 and Marigat 206 teachers. Education standards at the two sub counties has most grind to a halt after teachers posted to the area complained of cattle rustling attacks and applied for transfers.

Govt says 6m Kenyans lack toilet facilities An estimated six million Kenyans still relieve themselves in the open.

This places Kenya among countries with the worst sanitation standards in Africa.

Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia singled urban informal settlements and rural areas as places where

the practice is common.

Speaking during the inaugural national sanitation and conference on hygiene in Nairobi on Tuesday, Macharia said poor sanitation breeds communicable diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera and typhoid.

He told the conference that

the current 0.2 per cent budget on sanitation must be raised five times to eradicate the poor living conditions.

Diarrhoea is the leading killer of children and is more fatal than HIV/Aids, measles and malaria.

The minister said the government a proper budget for

sanitation is vital because sanitation has to do withMillennium Development Goal number 7 that seeks to ensure environmental sustainability.

Findings by WHO-Unicef show that 2.4 billion people, will miss out on proper sanitation in 2015.

A total of 500 million

individuals will be trapped in abject poverty in 2015.

Since Africa is the world’s second fastest growing region, countries in Sub-Sahara Africa should spend 0.9 per cent of their GDP to improve sanitary conditions.

Mr Macharia said it is essential to review what house-

holds, civil society, private sector and state can do to implement MDG7.

UNICEF representative to Kenya Marcel Kanyankore said use of latrines and basic hygiene like washing hands with soap after using toilet will reduce diarrhoea infection rate by 44 per cent.

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Lenku ignores UN pleas on refugees, order to stay

Interior Cabinet secretary Joseph Lenku has ignored calls by the United Nations and reiterated his order for all refugees to remain in camps.

The minister last week issued an order for all refugees to return to camps as the government moved to crack down on illegal immigrants, mostly Somalis, believed to be aiding terrorist activities in the country. The UN refugee agency reacted to the move denouncing it as a scapegoat which was discriminatory to the refugees. “All communities are

affected by insecurity, and scapegoating refugees is not an answer. Blanket implementation of encampment measures is arbitrary and unreasonable, and carries a threat to human dignity,” UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) spokesman Adrian Edwards said. Similar concerns were echoed by Dadaab MP Mohamed Daliye who asked the government to reconsider the directive. But while speaking during this week’s briefings by cabinet secretaries, Mr Lenku reiterated his order and said those found

outside Kakuma and Dadaab which are the designated camps for refugees will be apprehended.

“We are telling refugees to obey the order and restrict themselves to both Kakuma and Dadaab which are the designated camps,” he said. The two camps are homes to more than half a million refugees in Kenya mainly from South Sudan and Somalia. The order was instigated by an attack on worshippers at a church in Likoni and the government has moved to seal loopholes that could allow the

influx of criminals among civilians.

But Mr Edwards that while UNHCR understood the need to address security concerns and strengthen law enforcement, blanket measures which targeted people based on nationality or belonging to a group were discriminatory and usually ineffective, and were creating suffering for innocent people.

“Refugees are as much at risk from insecurity as the wider population,” he said, calling for a solution that is sensitive to protection needs.

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A Balinese taking part in the Kissing Festival called ‘Omed-Omedan’ at Sesetan village in Denpasar, Indonesia. Youths gather to pray, kiss and dance at the annual festival—an event intended to fend off bad luck in the year ahead.

Lady tout throws preacher off matatu

Commuters in a Kayole-bound matatu were treated to a free show after a female tout forcefully ejected a lady preacher who was preparing to give a sermon to the passengers yesterday.

The decently dressed preacher, just like others passengers had bordered the matatu belonging to Forward Travellers Sacco at OTC and waited for their journey to begin.

A few meters after the bus left for the estate, the woman rose and greeted the passengers in a divine manner only to be cut short by the tout.

“No, no, no. We do not allow preaching in this matatu and I order you to alight with immediate effect,” yelled the tout.

The pleas of the pastor to convince her to allow her spread the Gospel fell on the deaf ears.

“Why are barring me from spreading the Goods News to my fellow passengers. If it the seat I have one here and I am going to pay for it.

I have not refused to pay the fare, have I. I will pay the full fare but kindly allow me to continue with Jesus’ Ministry,” pleaded the pastor.

The agitated tout talked the driver of the bus, which had already taken off to stop, and together threw out the clergy at Riverside.

The pastor did not resist but alighted and instead thanked the tout for what she had done.

“Be blessed young lady and all other commuters I wish you a safe journey will meet God willing and Share His word with you,” said the clergy.

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The curious facts about slain Sheikh Makaburi. Slain Islamic radical Sheikh Abubakar Shariff alias Makaburi may have gained notoriety and fame in equal measure for his fiery and stunningly extreme views on non-muslims, but his curious ways hid a a different man behind the bearded face.

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I fear my teen son will be killed next.

The widow of jihadist Sheikh Aboud Rogo has said she fears for her 19-year-old son’s life. Ms Haniya Said Saggar is apprehensive that Khubeib Rogo will be the next to dier in mysterious cirumstances.

She spoke hours after the death of another extremist cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Shariff, alias Makaburi...

Makaburi wished to be buried as martyr.

The last wish of Muslim cleric Said Abubakar Shariff alias Makaburi was that he be buried as a martyr killed in jihad, according to his family and friends. In August 2012 Sheikh Aboud Rogo was shot on Mombasa-Malindi highway. He was buried as a martyr in bloodied clothes without being washed. “He had spoken of his death...

How Makaburi met his death at prison. gate. Chilling details have emerged of how controversial Islamic preacher Sheikh Abubakar Sheriff alias Makaburi and a friend were shot dead on Tuesday evening as they waited outside the Shimo La Tewa Prison gates to be picked by a vehicle. It also emerged that Makaburi was a suspect in relation to the recent terrorist killing of six...

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World Bank, IMF warn over power prices

Land owners’ pain as City Hall hikes rates

house of pain: The Kenya Residents Association plans to sue Nairobi City county government over increase in rates.

Nairobi land owners may pay higher land rates after City Hall doubled charges from 17 to 34 per cent for vacant plots.

County officials have confirmed that the Kenya Alliance of Residents Association (KARA) is planning to sue the council.

City Hall said it had increased the rates as to raise

Sh5.6 billion for the county this year. If the court rules in Kara’s favour, the County could lose up to Sh2.8 billion in annual revenue.

The City Hall accountant in charge of rates Stephen Mureithi said on Tuesday those willing to pay the old rates until the case is determined will be exposed to a three per cent extra charge from

Wednesday.

The due date for payment was Tuesday.

“If we lose, you have a credit for next year but if we win, you’ll pay the other half and interest,” he said.

Out of 135,000 taxable properties in the county, only 55 per cent of owners have been regularly paying rates.

The rates hike follows an an-

nouncement by the Minister for Lands Charity Ngilu that her office will handle land disputes to renew public confidence in the government’s ability to carry out its mandate.

Ngilu said all citizens whose leases have or are about to expire should first report to county offices for assistance.

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Outsourcing sector can create 20,000 jobs

Safaricom cuts SMS charges Safaricom, the country’s leading mobile service provider by market share, has cut charges on SMSs. “It will cost you Sh1 to send SMS across all networks,” the company said in a statement.

The Communications Commission of Kenya has reported growth in text message usage among Kenyan mobile subscribers. Users have sent more than 300 million texts in the past year to stand at 4.3 billion, up from 4 billion posted in

the previous quarter.

The company’s announcement follows a move by the company its key competitor, Airtel, to acquire Essar Kenya’s yU Mobile assets through a joint proposal. Safaricom expects to improve service quality through the acquisition. As the two giants seek the the provider’s assets, CCK has ranked Orange, the country’s third-largest telco as the best quality service network for 2013.

Pilots’ strike costs Lufthansa Sh5.7b

Kenya’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has the potential to generate Sh45 billion and 20,000 direct jobs by the end of the year.

A report titled, ‘Seizing the Prize: Driving BPO Sector Growth in Kenya’ shows that BPO, which refers to cost saving by assigning a specific business task, has been identified as one of the six pillars of Vision 2030.

The economic strategy seeks the achievement of middle-income status for all Kenyans in the next 16 years.

Vision 2030 aims to make Kenya the top BPO destination in Africa. l Albany Associates Ltd research analyst, Patrick Gathatra says: “Kenya has no chance of becoming a Tier 1 provider because it lacks the scale to become a global player like India or Philipines.” He says the country’s strong ties with US and UK, which account for 60 per cent of the world’s BPO market, can help create employment in basic sales and customer care services. l Vision 2030 has predicted that India, China and the Philippines will be unable to meet the expanding global demand for labour required to produce BPO services and products. The shortage of 200,000 to 500,000 workers presents business opportunities for countries such as Kenya. l The report notes, however, that India produces 23 times as many graduates as Kenya each year.

Kenya is not ready for upgraded electric power grid, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have said. The institutions argue that the move to increase supply will mean more taxes for consumers.

The lenders want Kenya to put on hold the energy and technology projects which should be complete by 2018.

They said adding 5,000 megawatts to the national grid in the next five years will see supply exceed demand, forcing suppliers to recover costs by charging higher tariffs.

“The costs of investments in generation capacity will have to be recovered through higher tariffs or government subsidies,” says a statement from the Kenya Poverty Reduction Strategy, a research report aimed at improving the livelihood for Kenyans.

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Pilots of the largest airline in Europe, Lufthansa, have gone on a three-day strike The strike has been triggered by a dispute between the airline management and pilots over their retirement package. The pilots have demanded that the management reinstate a scheme that allows them to receive 60 per cent pay on retiring before the legal retirement age of 65.

The airline has been forced to cancel 3,800 flights for April 2-4 that have affected 425,000 passengers. Lufthansa operates in 18 domestic and 197 international destinations in 78 countries across all continents.

It has a fleet of more than 280 aircraft.

Analysts say a full threeday strike could cost the airline Sh3.6billion profits.

The airline made Sh37.4 billion net profit last year.

In 2010, Lufthansa pilots called a four-day strike over cost cuts.

Though the strike was called off after a day, it resulted in the cancellation of around 2,000 flights that cost the airline Sh5.7billion in lost revenue.

The pilots’ strike is the third to hit the industry in Germany within six weeks after industrial action by security staff and public sector workers.

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Wananchi’s pledge of better services Wanachi Group, owner of pay TV service, Zuku, has promised to improve its services through competitive pricing and customer-oriented content.

According to Group CEO, Richard Alden, subscribers will be treated to a number of customized channels that will target their audience.

Following an announcement that the group planned to launch their

service in Malawi, Alden noted that the company was committed to keeping its customers happy.

“We will keep making it even better not only through competitive pricing but also spicing up our content in an effort to give value for money while keeping our subscribers informed and entertained,” he said.

With over 150 channels, Zuku has had to compete

with the likes of regional giant DStv and newcomer, Star Times.

Zuku’s most affordable subscription service costs Sh799 while DStv’s costs Sh599 and Star Times’ goes for Sh499. “We believe that there is a rapidly growing market segment that is eager to be part of a digital multi-channel television world for the range and choice that it offers to the

whole family. Our offering has been structured to meet that need, added Ade. Zuku is also making its presence more tangible in the markets in which it operates through sponsorships of various initiatives.

In Kenya and Tanzania Zuku has invested close to Sh87 million in event sponsorship of the annual Zanzibar International Film Festival for 10 years.

business101 Paying mortgage does not have to be painful Although there are over 6 million Kenyans who are eligible for home loans, only 17,000 of about 6.7 million have taken the funds, a report by the Central Bank of Kenya shows. l Another survey by the United Nations Development Programme says many Kenyans are willing to take loans to fund businesses, buy land for agriculture or purchase housing supplies.

But they are scared by the cost of mortgages. l The African Development Bank estimates that about 16.8 per cent or 6.7 million Kenyans belong to the middle class. They can spend up to Sh1,700 a day and can therefore afford a mortgage. l Financial expert Waceke Omanga, the founder of personal finance company, Centonomy, says mortgages and other loans

operate on the principal of reducing balance. l “Every month, the interest is calculated on the basis of the part of the loan that is still outstanding,” she says.

One should pay more than the minimum amount to clear the debt faster. “This will also help in reducing the overall interest costs,” she says. l One should also make a written arrangement with the lender in order to pay large amounts in the first three years of taking a home loan. Doubling the amount of money paid saves more cash in the long run. “If your mortgage goes up to 25 years,” she says, “try and work towards committing yourself to making monthly repayments equal to half the number of months. For instance, make payments as though you are repaying a 12-year mortgage.”

infrastructure World Bank to fund Northern Corridor roads programmes

PRoMises: Wananchi Group Ceo Richard alden has promised viewers that they will be treated to customized channels.

buckstop How mitumba business rescued Sylvia’s fortunes

With only Sh700, Sylvia Alusa considered herself broke.

She did not however lose hope.

Instead, Alusa saw a business opportunity and took total advantage of it.

She used Sh200 fare to Gikomba and Sh500, to buy baby clothes.

With the investment, she was already in the “mitumba” business.

“From the Sh500, I made Sh1800 in two days after selling all the stock,” says Sylvia. “And

from the Sh1,800, I bought more stock worth Sh1,500 from which I made Sh5,000 in one week.”

She would sell the clothes from her house in Rongai before she expanded to a stall. With faithful clients behind her, she was able to order and sell baby clothes.

She gets her stock from Gikomba or Kibera for Sh4,000 which can last two weeks. From the amount, she will make Sh10,000

Funds from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) will help Kenya upgrade major sections of the Northern Corridor.

The road runs from Mombasa through Nairobi to the Kenya-Uganda border, while the Western Corridor extends from Kenya’s border with Northern Tanzania through Kisumu, Eldoret and Kitale to the South Sudan border, the lender has said.

The announcement comes at a time when the World Health Organisation estimates that road accidents kill as many as 13,000 Kenyans a year.

“The scope of the project will be expanded to include activities that will enhance

the safety of pedestrians and other road users on the Northern and Western corridors,” Josphat Sasia, the Project’s Task Team Leader, said.

“Reforms supported under the project will ensure the sector continues to support growth and equity at national and county levels,” said the Bank.

“Kenya is one of the most rapidly urbanising places in the world,” said Andre Dzikus, coordinator for the urban basic services branch of UN Human Settlements Programme, in a statement.

“Europe had 100 years to adjust to the number of vehicles and urbanisation that is happening in Africa over 10 or 20 years.

and on a good day make up to Sh10, 000. A good week earns Sh50, 000 and on a favourable month up to Sh160,000. “I make enough to pay my university fees, my sister’s fees, take care of my upkeep, send some to my mother, pay bills and save for a rainy day.”

Like other businesses, there are risks and challenges. “It needs commitment and you have to know which customers to give credit and who not to,” she says. fashion sense:second-hand clothes stalls

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This is Ess blog glamour tips for the average girl If you live, breathe, talk, sleep and eat fashion then â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This Is Essâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a blog created for you.

This Is Ess is a fashion blog run by Sharon Mundia. She set it up as a means to pass time and it quickly turned grew into a small giant in the Kenyan cyberspace. With over 90,000 views, the blog gives the everyday girl ideas

on how to look glamorous without spending a lot of money.

Sharon, who recently turned 25, posts her outfits for the day and gives tips on wearing certain items of clothing and where you can find them for an affordable price.

Her blog also gives tips on makeup, hair routines and basically every little thing you

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Through her blog she says she hopes to inspire women of all ages to be comfortable in their own style and to be great artists through fashion.

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Last year, she lost to Nancie Mwaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notebook.

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TRENDING

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Step out in the sheer elegance of chiffon

Chiffon has been around since the 1700’s when it was considered a status fabric.

It a material that links simplicity with elegance-probably the reason why it is making a presence among modern popular fashion trends.

The fabric can be made from a number of different materials, but the most popular ones either come from silk and polyester. The silk chiffon is

sheer and has a soft drape and shiny appearance. While the polyester chiffon comes in different patterns and a variety of styles. The beauty of Chiffon is that if worn properly, it can help cut the image of sophistication. Here are a few tips to help you attain the look you are going for.

Body size Chiffon is a light flowing fabric and thus you need not worry

fashionquirk Bagel head for the extreme body modification enthusiasts You know you are living in a strange world when there is a group of people in some corner, who believe that having a lump the shape of a doughnut on your forehead is beautiful.

Bagel head is a type of body modification that includes the temporary swelling of the forehead created by a saline drip and shaped to resemble a bagel or doughnut.

This is a beauty trend in Japan but was pioneered in Canada by

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Jerome Abramovitch, a heavy body modification enthusiast.

Keroppy Maeda took it to Japan in 2007 and since then it has grown into a trend.

What happens is technicians insert a needle into the forehead and inject about 400 millilitres of a saline solution to create a lump on the forehead.

The technician then places their thumb into the lump to create the indentation. The process takes about two hours. The body

about looking bulky or huge in it. It can make you look elegant regardless of your shape.

The draping and flow of the material hides all the parts you do not want people to see.

Be careful about the sheerness Chiffon is very light and sheer, which means that you will have to wear it with multiple layers of clothing.

You must be careful when choosing what to wear under

the chiffon so as to not make it tacky. You can look for undergarments that are the same colour as your top or dress or you can go for a white one.

If you are the daring type, you can opt to have no undergarments and just have your bra underneath.

Minimal accessories Wear modest jewellery so that it does not take away from your dress or top.

absorbs saline solutions that is why the bagel head is temporary.

There is the risk that the technician may accidentally use highly concentrated saline solution which could lead to one experiencing extreme dehydration.

Besides, the water used to make the saline solution could be contaminated, which could lead to bacterial or fungal infection and the bagel head could stretch the skin beyond its normal elasticity thus cause permanent laxity.

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African inspired fashion

Stephan Kenga is one of the country’s up and coming fashion designers with a creative and unique collection.

In terms of fabric usage, Kenga is versatile, but he is more at home with Kitenge and khaki.

To show just how flexible he is, on one of the men’s pieces from his Wintersun collection, Kenga used a sack to design his coats.

“The material was coarse and masculine and it added a dash of uniqueness to the collection. However, the sack had to be taken through a refinement process,” he told XTrending.

In 2010, he showcased his collection at the Dar fashion week in Tanzania, with his pieces getting positive acclaim.

Spot fake air jordans 1.If they cost less than Sh 15,000 they are definitely fake. Original air Jordans retail from Sh15,000 onwards.

2.Check the lace holes. Fake Jordans have all the holes in a straight line while original ones, the bottom lace holes will be set wider than the next lace holes and the next second lace hole will be slightly further out from third lace hole.

3.Air Jordans always come in a box that has a jump man logo and the shoes inside are wrapped with a brown paper not tissue paper.

4.Check the product tag on the inside of the shoe, if it does not have a tag then it is fake but if it has you can confirm the authenticity by confirm the ID number on the tag online.

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Jua Kali not ‘sexy’ for youth THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

The informal sector is still a key source of jobs in Kenya, but research shows job insecurity and poor working conditions drive the youth away. A study by Employment Survey 2014 released by Corporate Staffing Services (CSS) attributes the sector’s unpopularity to instability and uncertainty.

“Though informal sector employment has been a key driver to employment, the sector jobs are precarious in nature,” the report reads in part. CSS polled 386 respondents and established that 34 per cent of Kenyans are un-employed, while 16.5 of the employed are casuals.

Jobs are not formally secured

with the sector under little or no control from the government or authorities. Employers are not bound by labour laws and job insecurity is caused by workers lack of certainty of tomorrow. They cannot form or join unions to champion for their rights.

The local human resource consulting and recruitment firm says weak social protection framework worsens the situation for the youth. Employers do not place workers in the social benefit schemes such as National Social Security Fund or National Health Insurance Fund.

This black market job mainly involves physical encounter with machines and other

equipment. The weak safety and health standards demotivate workers because if they are injured, employers will simply replace them without caring whether they are taken to hospital. Hospital bills

remain a burden to workers and compensation for injuries are hardly paid.

Wages do not often match work done. With inflation and subsequent tough economic times, savings are

difficult to come by and some workers live on borrowed money. The study recommends policies to address wages and labour issues at local level for higher productivity.

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Pharmacy is about dispensing medicine and advice to heal Timothy Munene, a pharmacist at Theluji pharmacy, spoke to X NEWS on the various aspects of his job; from where it begins to the worst part.

Q: What does being a pharmacist entail?

A: How to make, dispense and sell drugs to patients.

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

A: Eight.

Q: Qualifications of being a pharmacist?

A: You need a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognised university. It takes five years to get the degree. I got mine from the University of Nairobi. One also needs to be accredited by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, which is the drug regulatory authority in Kenya, before they can practise.

Q: Was this your dream career?

A: Yes it was. I always loved sciences and in high school I loved chemistry and mathemat-

ics, so I always wanted to be a pharmacist.

Q: Do you have your own pharmacy?

A: No. Q: Does your job interfere with personal life?

A: No. I work from 8am to 5pm, which gives me ample time to hook up with friends and family and sometimes play football.

Q: What is the best part of your job?

A: Giving patients advice on the medicine they need and offering them advice on their illnesses and what medicine to get.

Q: What is the worst part of your job?

A: When you read the prescription wrong and give the patient the wrong medicine. That can be horrible for a pharmacist and may even lead to your licence being revoked.

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infoRmAl: A jua kali artisan at work.

The informal sector is not attractive to the youth.

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Online study requires a high degree of discipline Technology has allowed for the introduction of online degrees, but the courses are not for those who are used to the traditional class colleges. Some specific attributes will match the technology applied for if you are to reap the benefits of online study.

In the programme, discipline is the mother of success. Online study comes with high flexibility

in time management.

Timely submission of assignments is key. Excuses are catalysts for poor performance while discipline propels you to success.

You must speak the language of computers with high proficiency. Computer skills will help you send and receive work and carry out online class discussion

with other students.

Proficiency will also help you search virtual libraries for e- material to ensure you are more knowledgeable.

You must express yourself in writing.

Good writing skills will help tailor questions to tutors.

Accurate answers and correct articulation of concerns in absence of physical expression to the teacher are critical to your success.

You must actively ask questions and should there be a problem in following lecturers and other aiding materials you

receivd, you may raise alarm.

In absence of the physical instructor, keeping ‘cool’ will be assumed you are comfortable.

The University of Illinois recommends that you must commit four to 15 hours per course.

This will be helpful in digesting the materials you receive while showing you the areas you need to increase efforts on.

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FUN

THURsday, April 3, 2014

filmmenu What’s in the cinemas

It has been a walking and working week, but a Thursday it is downhill to end your week in style to catch some breath. Come and watch your favorite movie at Imax and Century Cinemax Junction theaters.

Oyaya got Kenya’s first Hollywood role Kenyan Mary Oyaya was among the first Kenyans to land a major role in a Hollywood movie.

Oyaya had a role in Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the clones where she played Jedi Master Luminara Unduli, acting alongside renowned actors Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Ian McDiarmid.

However, even though she gave a golden performance, her role was not celebrated locally in the kind of aplomb that Lupita’s showing in 12 years a slave received.

Oyaya is currently living in Australia, where she says she is working on a number of projects, in fashion and film.

“I am working on a number of things, which at the moment, I would like to keep under wraps,” she said.

In Episode VI-Return of Jedi, Nien Numb, the co-pilot to the lead character,

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Captain America: The

Winter Soldier (2014, USA) Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.

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300: Rise of an Empire (2014, USA)

Greek general Themistokles assembles his troops to fend off an invading Persian army led by the immortal Xerxes and the vindictive Persian navy commander Artemisia in this sequel to 300 based on the graphic novel Xerses by Frank Miller.

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action: Mary Oyaya as Luminara Unduli in Star Wars: Episode II.

Winter’s Tale (2014, USA)

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Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, ‘Winter’s Tale’ is a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil. A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms.

When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her.

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Lando, speaks in a number of African languages, which the scriptwriters (and probably the directors) wanted to pass them off as ‘alien tongue’.

Nien Numb’s voice was done by Kenyan Kipsang Rotich, who did a number of lines in Haya, a language spoken in Tanzania, Kikuyu and his native Kalenjin (Nandi).

“Atiriri, inyué haría murí haria muke haha, ” he says in one scene. (Kikuyu for: “Hey, you over there, come here.”)

In another line he says: “Ong’ete akwek pichunguni?” (Kalenjin for: “Are you waking up now, you people?”)

In the next line he says: “Ong’ete akwek pichunguni.” When translated it comes to something like, “Are you waking up now, you people?”

Kipsang was not credited for the role though.

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THURsday, APRIL 3, 2014

Sport

Tergat to sit on three IOC bodies The International Olympic Committee has appointed former world marathon record holder Paul Tergat to serve on three commissions.

Tergat, elected last year to replace retired Kipchoge Keino at IOC, will serve in the Entourage, Press and International Relations Commissions for 2014, the body’s President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.

The Entourage Commission deals with relationship between athletes, coaches, managers, sponsors and other stakeholders.

It supports athlete while the Press Commission is responsible for advising IOC and Organising Committees on the provision of the best working conditions for the world’s written and photographic press.

The relations commission facilitates and promotes the relationship between the Olympic movement, particularly IOC and NOCs, governments and public authorities.

Tergat, said he is excited by the appointment. “I hope my position and role in IOC will help me represent the people of Kenya well. It is great privilege I tell you,” Tergat said.

speaking of progress Paul Treu is adamant that his team is playing better than when he took over P.15

Kiongera can’t wait to regain his lethal touch

advantage: Paul Kiongera (in green) has this AFC Leopards well beaten. He is looking to get his scoring boots back on.

KCB’s Paul Mungai Kiongera says he will soon regain his best form and help his struggling team.

Kiongera, who had been loaned to Gor Mahia by the bankers at the start of last season, returned to KCB but is yet to make an impact.

He has been struggling with a back injury he suffered last year, which appears to be recurrent.

“Maybe that has delayed me returning to my old self. I want to enjoy playing like before and score goals for my team,” he said.

Coach Juma Abdallah says the player has not rediscovered his form but tipped him to do so sooner.

“He is one hard working player. The problem is that he dipped in form, something that happens all the time to all players but will come good I am sure,” he said.

“His form is not the reason why we are struggling. It has to do with the whole team. Sooner than later we shall have him back scoring goals for us,” he said.

Meanwhile, Abdallah has confirmed he will be without winger Benjamin Chaka and defender John Odhiambo ahead of tomorrow’s KPL Top 8 match against Ulinzi Stars as the duo are recover from injuries.

“The two will definitely miss the weekend match but I believe the other players will step up and get the job done,” he said.

Moyes tips United to make Champions League semis Manchester United coach David Moyes has tipped his side to progress to the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of holders Bayern Munich next Wednesday.

United will need a heroic performance to get through after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

But Moyes’ side will be buoyed by a gutsy display against the European champions.

Nemanja Vidic’s header was cancelled out by Bastian Schweinsteiger but the German midfielder was later sent off and will miss the second leg.

Bayern defender Javi Martínez is also suspended for the return game while United will welcome back three of their back four in Germany.

“There was real determination to make sure we did well,” said Moyes, who insisted his

side have a “fighting chance” in the Allianz Arena next Wednesday. a “We said we need to have something going into the next leg and I think we’ve done that.

I’m happy with the performance, but a bit disappointed with result in the end.”

“We could have taken one of the other chances we had. There was a great chance for Danny Welbeck, but it was very good goalkeeping. He stood up. At this level, you have to be clinical.

“We’ll be there and go toe to toe with them and try and come out on top. It’s a tough game but our best football has come in this competition and we’ll try and show it next week. I always felt we could score a goal against them and I’ll go to Munich believing we can score a goal.

“Most people had Bayern favourites for the game and rightly so. They are the European champions. But this club is used to big nights in Europe and they showed it off the field and on the field as well.”

believing: David Moyes remains optimistic of Manchester United’s semi final chances despite the 1-1 draw with Bayern.

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THURSDAY, ApRil 3, 2014

Fifa bans and fines Barca in transfer saga Football federation has issued Barcelona a ban for the next two consecutive transfer windows and a fine of 509,400 which is equivalent to shillings 43,808,400 Million as they have breached the rules by signing 10 unmentioned minors in their club setting.

“FIFA said in a statement,” above all the committee highlighted that while international transfers might, in specific cases be favourable to young players sporting career, they are very likely to be contrary to the best interest to the player as a minor.”

This came after an investigation into the Spanish Giants found that they signed players under the age of 18, signing of 10 unnamed players was found to be in breach of its rules covering the protection of minors.

Barca have been given 90 days to regularise the situation of all minor players involved, the ban can be lifted if Barcelona appeals, this comes as Barcelona need replacements for Gerrad Pique who was injured in the champions league clash against Athletico Madrid that ended in a draw and Victor Valdes who was ruled out for 7months.. slumping: Humphrey Kayange lines up a pass during a past IRB World Sevens Series match. The Kenya team’s performance in the season have been below par.

Treu insists Kenya is playing better rugby Kenya 7s head coach Paul Treu is adamant the team is playing much better it did than when he took over five months ago.

The under-fire coach has seen the team dip in form as evidenced in the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series.

The seventh leg in Hong Kong is so far the most

unforgettable one as the team collected three points to lift the Shield and see them drop to ninth place on the log with 60 points. “When I took over the team we were faced with a defence that was going backwards and an attack that was going sideways but we have put a lot of emphasis on our back and I think in some of

the tournament we were second best in terms of missed tackles and tries conceded,” said Treu.

“I know we are moving in the right direction maybe the results at the moment is not quite showing it but we have identified on things we are going to work on and we are starting at off-season where

we will be looking at our team for the Youth Olympics Games and club players to see if we can get potential players that will add to the squad,” said Treu during a luncheon sponsored Kenya Air Ways, Wednesday. “The team is still mastering on the basics of his contact style of play before they specialize on various

departments right from the props, wingers and kickers,” he added. “We know our supporters are really longing for the first trophy and that is not the Shield, Bowl, Plate but the Cup. I can assure them we are all working hard behind the scenes to make it a reality.” Kenya next prepare for Scotland 7s next month.

Tiger to miss Masters with back injury Tiger woods has been ruled out of this years’ masters after a back injury.

This will be the fifth time he has missed a major tournament due to injury.

The golf genius has shown resilience in the past after injuries.In 2013 he collapsed during Barclays tournament due to back pains but recovered to finish second in the competition.

Tiger will undergo a surgery that will keep him out of action at Augusta, perhaps one of his most favourite tournaments. This it’s sure to be a big blow to his career.

Timbe stokes up Sofapaka fire for Top 8 Tusker clash Sofapaka FC head coach Sam Timbe has called for consistency ahead of his sides KPL Top 8 clash with Tusker tomorrow.

The Ugandan said his players have turned in mixed

performances and that he wants that to change moving forward in the league and other competitions.

“They (players) have to make use of their chances when we face Tusker. There is no two

way about that,” he said.

“We have been very wasteful lately. That vice we need it eliminated.”

Timbe said he is not worried about Tusker’s current form in the league.

“Truth, they are doing very well by virtue of the fact that they are at the top of the standings but this is a different competition. Our target is to win Saturday’s match and then from there we can plan

on how far we want to go,” Timbe said who is back at the team for a second spell.

“In the league inconsistency has been our greatest undoing, winning and losing, the gaols we have been conceding

are easy ones, which we ought to have prevented.”

Sofapaka head to the match looking recover from 1-2 defeat to Nairobi City Stars in a KPL match in Machakos on Saturday.

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Cherono positive of fine show in Glasgow Double African Championship 5000m and 10,000m winner Gladys Cherono said she will be heading to the summer the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a lot of confidence.

Cherono who last week led a Kenyan 1-5 sweep in the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Copenhagen Denmark said she ready for Scotland.

“I am more motivated than ever, I want to do well in Scotland. That will only mean a lot of work in training moving forward,” she said.

“I’m now focusing on training my speed work for Commonwealth since running on the track needs a lot of speed compared to mara-

thon.”

Speaking of the Copenhagen win, Cherono said that she was spurred on by her teammates.

“I wasn’t expecting to win,” she said. “We ran as a team and we were told to talk to each other all the way. We came from number one to number five, and that was amazing. We did not want to leave anybody behind.”

Cherono further said that winning comes with it a lot of confidence to athletes saying hwer case is not different.

“It all depends on your confident and believe. Something good is on the way,” he said.

RUNNING GIRLS: Gladys Cherono leads fellow Kenyans in a sweep of the top three places at the World Half Championships in Copenhagen last month.

Sitting volleyballers set for qualifiers Arm injury ends The Kenya men’s sitting volleyball team intensified training ahead of next week’s world championship qualifiers in Morocco.

Kenya are not strangers to the world event having qualified consecutively in 2010 and 2011. They will leave on Sunday.

The team has been disppointed in the past failing to travel due to lack of funds after qualifying.

Head coach Juma Walukhu, is however optimistic that the team will qualify for the world games to be held in Poland.

“Those previous occasions have dampened the mood of the players but I can say that is a forgotten matter now. The players have prepared well ahead of the qualifiers,” Juma said after Wednesday’s training session at the Kasarani indoor Arena.

Kenya will face Rwanda,Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo among others with only the winner

going to the world event to be held on June 7-15, Poland.

The team has been preparing for the qualifying games since January at the Nyayo National stadium before

moving their training to Kasaranioni Sunday for their residential camp.

The qualifying championship has attracted 11 countries.

Amonde’s season Kenya 7’s captain Andrew Amonde will miss the remaining legs of the IRB World Sevens Series with a forearm injury.

Amonde was injured in the bowl quarter-final clash against Scotland in the last leg in Hong Kong and is expected to be out of action for eight weeks.

The Scotland (Glasgow 7s) and England (London 7s) bring the 2013/2014 season comes to a climax.

The Kenya Commercial Bank utility player missed the fourth and fifth legs in the USA and New Zealand because of a shoulder injury.

He returned to lead the team in the sixth and seventh legs in

Tokyo, Japan and Hong Kong.

Kenya’s performance in Hong Kong was the worst this season.

They collected just three points from their victory in the Shield final and dropped to ninth place on the log with 60 points after end of the Asian leg last weekend.

Mwangi Muthee, the KRU chairman said Amonde’s injury is a big blow to the team which will miss his leadership on the pitch on and off the pitch.

“All we can do now is wish him quick recovery, we are at that crucial stage of the season where you want all your players fit, unfortunately injuries cannot be avoided,” said Muthee.

TEAM: The sitting volleyball team is in training.

Wanangwe ‘happy’ at Simba Kisumu Simba midfielder Frank Wanangwe says he is happy with the lake side outfit even as rumours continue to link him with other teams.

WananGwe told Xsport that he is not leaving the former Kenya hockey champions. Nairobi Simba, Kenya Police and unnamed international club are said to be keen on the player.

“I am happy at Simba, yes word is I was to join Simba (Nairobi) and Police, but that is as far as it goes, I am happy here also I have not been contacted,” said the former Strathmore University player.

“The season has been great for us, despite coming second, it was a great for us even though winning the league was our primary target.”

On the prospect of joining his

younger brother Davies at Nairobi Simba, he said: “David is doing great at Simba, our partnership at Strathmore was great, now I look forward to facing him as an opponent,” he said.

The older Wanangwe is relishing playing in Africa later this year.

“That is the most important competition at the club level. The mood at the club is great,” he said.

INJURY WOES: Kenya 7s captain Andrew Amonde.

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SPORT

THURsday, April 3, 2014

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danger man: Injured striker Zlatan Ibrahimovich will be out of action for a few weeks.

Reports in the aftermath of PSG’s 3-1 Champions League quarterfinal win over Chelsea confirm that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is almost definitely out of the second leg at Stamford Bridge next Tuesday.

The super Swedish striker pulled up with a hamstring injury in the 68th minute and was replaced by Lucas Moura.

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