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Muslim leaders cry foul over operation hot spot: a section of the sprawling Eastleigh estate. The area has been at the centre of security operations to weed out suspected agents of terror.
The on-going operation to weed out agents of terror in Eastleigh and other areas has elicited mixed reactions. Political and religious leaders from the Muslim community claim the government has
“unfairly targeted their people� in the operation. The reaction comes even as President Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto pledged more efforts aimed at weeding out criminals from among
members of the public. The two distanced the government from claims that it was targeting a particular religion or community in the operation.
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“Our main aim is to protect all Kenyans. We are not targeting any religion or tribe but fighting terrorists who are killing innocent Kenyans,” President Kenyatta said. His remarks came barely a day after House Majority Leader Aden Duale led some 20 MPs from the Islam community in condemning police operations in Eastleigh. The Garissa Township MP threat-
ened to withdraw support for the government if the “discrimination and arbitrary arrests” of his constituents continued. “It should not be taken that we are against fighting terrorism. We are only concerned about the manner in which it is being done with no regard at all for human rights,” said Wajir South MP Abdulahi Diriye. The Muslim leaders have consequently convened a three day retreat
at a secret location to look at ways of addressing among other issues, claims of radicalization of youths in various mosques across the country. Police have claimed that most youths who are hell-bent on committing terror crimes have been radicalized. Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo has since warned politicians and religious leaders against inciting members of their commu-
nities against the operation. So far, more than 3000 people are being held by police at Pangani police station and the Safaricom Stadium Kasarani following the Eastleigh swoop which began last week. Nairobi deputy police boss Moses Ombati yesterday said police nabbed “bomb-making” materials during the operation targeting illegal immigrants. The seizure was done along
Eastleigh’s seventh street with the occupants of the house said to have escaped. “We suspect they jumped out of the window after they heard knocks on the door,” Mr Ombati said. Immigration officials have joinder the vetting of those arrested to ascertain the validity of the documents they have and their stay in the country.
Vybez Kartel insists he’s not guilty Popular Jamaican Dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel and longtime protégé, Shawn Storm who were handed life sentences after being found guilty of the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams insist they are innocent The two, along with Kahira Jones and Andre ‘Mad Suss’ St. John were sentenced on Thursday, with Kartel being ineligible for parole for the first 35 years of his sentence, while Shawn Storm will not be eligible until 25 years into his sentence. Kartel, in a hand-written note to fans said, “I would first like to again reiterate that I never killed Clive Williams nor did I order his killing. To my family I want to say thank you for being there for me. Equally to my fans whose unremitting support matters to me! Bless, Kartel.” Among the items used as evidence in the case were voice notes telling a damning tale of the events leading up to August 2011 murder of Williams. In the said voice notes, Kartel continuously references the disappearance of ‘shoes,’ a code word for guns, according to testimony from the government of Jamaica’s main witness, Lamar Chow. An agitated Kartel can be heard threatening that if the said are not found ‘shoes’ by nightfall, either William or Chow could face fatal consequences.
imprisoned: Vybz Kartel was found guilty of the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams and was handed a life sentence, with parole only coming after 35 years. He insists that he is not guilty.
Nacada proposes tougher laws to curb miraa chewing The national anti-drug agency, Nacada, has proposed tougher regulations to curb miraa chewing across the country. Director Fazul Mohamed over the weekend confirmed that the agency has proposed a ban on chewing of miraa between 8am and 5pm to curb the dangers associated with the stimulant. The new regulations are similar to those introduced by chairman John Mututho two years ago to control alcohol intake.
Mr Mututho had earlier revealed that the agency will push Parliament to enact laws to regulate miraa consumption. “We will not allow people to be chewing the whole day and daydreaming,” he said. He said he welcomes suggestions from buyers and sellers to find the best way of curbing extreme usage of the twig. And speaking on Sunday in Nairobi, Mr Fazul reiterated the agency’s commitment to regulate con-
sumption of the green leaf, saying the youth are wasting lives due to addiction. The move aimed to regulate the consumption of miraa will follow the route taken to control alcohol intake. The agency wants consumption of miraa be strictly regulated in law news@x-news.co.ke www.x-news.coke facebook.com/XnewsKenya twtter.com/XnewsKenya
according to World Health Organization safety standards. Mr Fazul has asked county leaders to develop by-laws at county assembly level to ensure miraa sale and consumption is regulated. Mandera and Garissa counties have introduced miraa regulation bills in their assemblies.
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“Mombasa can decide to have miraa sold in specific areas.To reduce health and social effects of miraa on Kenyans, its use must be regulated just like alcohol,” said Mohammed. Some of the social effects are infertility for men that has led to marriage break-ups.
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Rwanda launches 20th fete since ‘94 genocide Rwanda today begun a week of official mourning to mark the 20th anniversary of the country’s 1994 genocide. President Paul Kagame is to light a torch which will burn for 100 days - the duration of the massacres in which Hutu extremists killed an estimated 800, 000 people - mostly ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Most of the victims of the genocide were attacked with machetes during 100 days of slaughter that began on April 6, 1994 shortly after Hutu President Juvenal Habyarimana was killed when his plane was shot down over the Rwandan capital. Some Christian leaders were implicated in the violence. The killings ended in July 1994 when the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), a Tutsi-led rebel movement
that entered the country from Uganda, marched on Kigali and seized control of the country. The week of mourning begins with a wreath-laying ceremony at the national genocide memorial followed by the lighting of a flame at the Amahoro Stadium in the capital, Kigali. The torch has been carried across the country for the past three months, visiting 30 districts and passing from village to village. International leaders including former British PM Tony Blair, South African President Thabo Mbeki and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon are due to attend the ceremony. On Sunday, hundreds of people attended a Mass at Sainte-Famille Catholic church in Kigali to remember those who died in the church itself and elsewhere.
Brutal: Human skeletons captured in a killing field after the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The country has started week of celebrations to mark 20 years after the mass killings.
deadly bug The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) have taken measures to eradicate a dangerous insect that has been plaguing Kenyans across a number of counties. The bug, popularly referred to as the female sand fly, has become a major health problem especially for children under five years in at least 22 Counties, including Baringo, Pokot, Turkana,Wajir, Isiolo, Samburu, and Marakwet. The fly infects about 4,000 people annually with the disease called kala-azar that can kill if not treated. “We are worried that with the changing climate, the fly could either move or expand its range of habitation,” says Kemri Director Prof Solomon Mpoke. WHO, Kemri and the Ministry of health have since launched ‘Small Bite Big Threat’, a campaign aimed at stopping the outbreaks and saving thousands of lives in the process.
Signs of hope for missing Malaysian jet kin The hopes of family members of the individuals aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 may have been boosted following the detection on Friday and Saturday of two signals in close proximity by a Chinese patrol ship.
In a separate area of the Indian Ocean on Sunday, an Australian ship picked up a signal. This according to retired Australian Air Chief Marshal, Angus Houston, who is coordinating the search. China reported that the
noises it heard were at a frequency matching those emitted by a plane’s emergency locator beacons but officials have stressed that there is no clear connection yet to the missing plane. The search has been characterized by many
false leads and many are still skeptical of the new information which the officials say could be very hard to prove. The signals detected by the Chinese search team came from very deep waters, nearly three miles to the bottom.
More ships are racing to the area to conduct follow-up work. The search enters its critical day today as the batteries powering the airplane’s locator beacons are estimated to have about a month of life in total, meaning the
acoustic signals could die out by the time the ships arrive on the scene, since the aircraft has been missing for a month. Up to a dozen planes and thirteen ships will be scouring three separate areas west of Perth, Australia.
Bus stops most ideal spots for kidnappers Kencom bus stage, Railways, Ambassadeur and Machakos Country Bus stations have been singled out as some of the notorious spots where kidnappers are likely to snatch your child, Nairobi Children’s Officer Michael Opondo, has said. Opondo says Umoja, Kayole, Kariobangi and Kibera are some of the worst estates for child abduction. Others are Mathare, Dandora and Embakasi estates. He also said that some children are never found once they go missing. Nobert ouma from Kariobangi lost his four-yearold son at the end of last year. He later found out that he was being held in Mombasa. A man informed him that his wife was linked to a child trafficking cartel in Mombasa. When he reported the issue the at the Kariobangi Police station, the police officer on duty told him to buy fuel for his lost boy to be traced but he did not have the money. He is among the many who never get their children back because financial problems like in his case or where the kidnapers demand for outrageous amounts of ransom. In another case six-yearold girl Tania Margaret Omondi was kidnapped in Umoja Estate while playing like in November 2011. She has never been found but her parents are hopeful that she is still alive but maybe assumed a different name. They offered a Sh1 million for information that may help them find their daughter. In a couple of weeks between September and mid- October 2012, more than five children were kidnapped. Some were never found. Last October, two 14-yearold girls were kidnapped in Westlands. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of 86 million and later resized it to 20 million. The girls were rescued and the suspects were arrested. These two are some of the few lucky ones to be safely rescued.
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Mock train derailment triggers panic in Kibera There was panic at Kibera slums, in Nairobi, during a mock train derailment exercise as hundreds of police officers were mobilised to the scene. Officials from National Disaster Operations Centre had organised the drill to test coordination of various departments in case of emergency. The units were supposed to identify emerging gaps in planning and determine what resource assistance are required in a large-scale operation. The operation started at about 5.30am and those who were not aware of the exercise ran helter skelter. Some media houses also fell into the prank and aired the information as others tweeted. Some officers who were aware of the drill “confirmed” to the media about the disaster. Kilimani OCPD Peter Katam said “Yes we have an incident in Kibera and we are evacuating those trapped in the derailment.” But Katam spoke from his office yet some of his seniors were not aware of the accident. Personnel from Rift
Woman kills baby to win lover’s heart
A woman killed her oneyear-old baby by throwing it into a well to win the love of a man who had promised to marry her. Residents of Muthinji in Kuresoi North District said the woman had been promised marriage by a man who did not responsibility for the child. The desperate woman, who was arrested on Saturday, decided to get rid of the baby to win the man’s warmth. Police arrested her after other women in the village raised alarm after failing to spot the innocent soul for a while. The body was taken to Molo District Hospital. “Investigations are underway,’’ said Kuresoi police commander David Wambua. Wambua said the woman will be charged with murder.
Valley Railways, the military, National Disaster Operations Centre, police, Kenya Red Cross, St John Ambulance, and Fire Brigade responded to the simulated disaster. “The accident reported in Kibra was part of an emergency drill. No casualties. Thanking everyone involved for cooperation,” NDOC said in avtweet an hour later. The drill comes at a time when terror incidents have scared many Kenyans. The attacks have intensified since 2011 when Kenyan troops invaded Somalia to weed out Al-Shabaab militants. In Nairobi, police are on high alert over increased terror threats amid claims the railway is among the targets. Witnesses said the affected area was filled with smoke to create the impression that the train was on fire. An old coach was also abandoned at the scene to “confirm” the impression. Railways Police commandant Kirimi Ringera later confirmed the exercise was only a drill to establish response to emergency services, check evacuation and reaction of the public and media.
faKe disaster: a derailed train crashes into the Kibera slums. there was panic in the area after the National disaster Operations Centre staged mock accidents to test the unit’s disaster preparedness.
Women fury over randy rep’s exploits Women leaders are pursuing a county representative in Bungoma over claims that he impregnated a schoolgirl. Led by women representative Reginalda Wanyonyi, the leaders accused the leader of allegedly impregnating a Form One student and later assisting her to secure an abortion. “We have received numerous reports linking him to notorious tendencies of impregnating schoolgirls and the securing abortions for them,” she said. The girl told her parents of the incident after they questioned her after her health condition deteriorated. The county rep is reported to have tried to bribe the girl’s father not to break the news. The culprit is said to be notorious in luring young girls to bed and helping them secure abortions. Reginalda and other leaders have vowed to sue the representative for destroying gains made in ensuring more girls access education. She said male leaders were misusing girls from poor families with promises of better life. In 2012, former Kangundo MP Moffat Maitha was charged in court with defiling a 15-year-old primary school girl and giving her cash to conceal the crime.
Unions push for stronger Knut clout
COmbiNed fOrCes? Knut secretary general Wilson sossion (right) and his University academic staff Union counterpart Charles mukhwaya have resolved to unite in pursuit of the new stronger Public service trade Unions of Kenya.
Two workers unions have resolved to unite so as to strengthen the newly formed Public Service Trade Unions of Kenya (Pusetu). The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the University Non-Academic Staff Union have resolved to push for
more power for Knut as the sole defender of public servants’ rights. Knut Secretary General Wilson Sossion and Charles Mukhwaya of the university union made the resolutions this morning. “When workers are under one union, their negotiating
power improves and that is what we have resolved to do,” Dr Mukhwaya said on Citizen TV. His sentiments were echoed by Mr Sossion who was also a guest at the interview. “We are calling on other unions to embrace this idea because the workers’
representation is what counts at the end of the day,” Mr Sossion said. He dismissed claims that the new union is a government project meant to weaken the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) under Francis Atwoli. Pusetu and Cotu have been
locked in a tussle over who should take charge of Labour Day celebrations with Cotu dismissing the new outfit as unregistered. Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi is expected to officiate at the official launch of the new trade union tomorrow.
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Turkana demands more security at border points Turkana South MP James Lomenen has urged the government to beef up security at border points. Lomenen said some of the bandits raiding people in his constituency cross over from Uganda. “The clothes they wear and the language they speak tells that they have crossed over from Uganda.
The government needs to beef up its border security,” Lomenen told Xnews this morning. Five people were killed over the weekend after bandits attacked a village in Turkana and made away with livestock. “The government should adopt a new strategy and deal with cattle rustlers once and for all. Let our security agen-
cies pursue them and kill them,” the MP said. Among those killed over the weekend were two police reservists and Lomenen has blamed police boss David Kimaiyo for the killings. “Kimaiyo ordered that they be disarmed but we opposed the move. Now they can see what has happened.” The victims were reportedly killed
during a confrontation with the raiders. Yesterday, GSU officers were deployed in the area as police boost security in the conflict prone area. Elsewhere in Marigat, a GSU officer was killed after bandits ambushed them. Two others escaped with serious injuries according to Marigat police boss Kaunya Otulia.
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IN THEIR HANDS: Two Afghan women display their voter’s cards ahead of Sunday’s presidential elections. Cases of vote buying were reported, with one individual confessing to obtaining cards for 200 Pakistani rupees (Sh150) each from villagers and selling them on for 500 rupees (Sh380) to campaign managers. “Women’s voter cards are the easiest to trade because men can obtain them on their behalf – without providing a photograph or their fingerprints.
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Uhuru, Ruto take coded message to Raila’s house. President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto toured two regions that hugely voted for Mr Raila Odinga’s coalsition last year in what is likely to be seen as a symbolic political embrace. In what could be seen a sign of their keeness to courting the predominatly Luo and Luhya political enclaves, or even an extension of the hand...
Police hold hundreds in Kasarani stadium. Police, immigration and other government agencies are processing hundreds of people arrested in a weekend security operation, according to officers. The officers also announced yesterday that they had discovered bomb-making equipment in the crackdown at Nairobi’s Eastleigh estate, which started on Saturday.
Opposition scorecard. If the opposition performance was to be marked up, it would undoubtedly secured Grade D at best (get your act together). A part from a few individual brilliant performances by Cord coalition leaders Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang’ula, MPs Millie Odhiambo, Chris Wamalwa and John Mbadi, the oppostion’s performances has been mediocre.
Expansion to reduce black outs, WB says The frequency of power blackouts is expected to go down from an annual average of 70,000 to 51,000 in September 2016, a World Bank report has said. This is after the completion of the electricity expansion project being undertaken by Kenya Power, Rural Electrification Authority (REA), KENGEN and the Ministry of Energy. According to a status report by the World Bank, the implementation of the project is on course with all the main contracts in progress. “Delay beyond the closing date (September 30, 2016) of the project is not foreseen,” says the report. Currently the amount of power lost in transmission has gone up by 1.6 per cent from 17 per cent in 2010 to 18.60 per cent in 2014. The rise in loss has been linked to “overloading of the Nairobi-Mombasa 220KV line after the commissioning of the 115MW MSD Kipevu II plant without increase in transmission capacity.” Distribution losses have also gone up because more consumers are being connected to the low-voltage system, without expanding the medium voltage network, the report says. “Commercial losses have risen reflecting increased electricity theft.” However, if things go as planned, the transmission and distribution losses are expected to go down once the 400KV Mombasa-Nairobi line is commissioned in 2014/2015. The report also indicated that the Rural Electrification Master Plan was not annually updated as per recommendations, but a consultant had been recently recruited by the REA to help in process. Last week, KPLC Nairobi South Regional Manager Joshua Mwangi, confirmed that refurbishment of 10 substations has already started.
Police operation nets Qaeda training manual. The ongoing police swoop in Eastleigh to smoke out suspects and enhance security in the wake of terror threats appeared to bear fruits when on Saturday night police recovered what they termed as bomb-making materials in one of the houses searched. The operation which kicked off around 11 pm and went on till the wee hour of Sunday...
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new units: Nairobi residents face a serious shortage in housing in coming years due to prohibitive costs of construction permits and high bank lending rates.
City house prices highest in Africa Nairobi residents face a serious shortage in housing in coming years, Kenya Property Development Association (KPDA) Vice Chairman Muchai Kunyiha has warned. The sentiments were supported by real estate firm, Hass Consult Limited, who, in report, said developers face challenges, including increased construction permit fees from 0.006 per cent of the cost of construction to 1.25 per cent. High commercial bank lending rates have also makes them wary of setting up new projects. “The city is heading for an extreme
shortage in urban middle class housing and failed development goals based on current trends. The housing shortage in Nairobi is acute, and deteriorating,” he said. Hass said upmarket areas like Runda have 500 vacant lots due for development,while Kilimani has 12. Yet the majority of Kenyans are shying away from home loans. High interest rate for mortgages has made it difficult for millions of Kenyans to borrow from banks, with some lenders charging rates as high as 17 per cent for a loan.
“Lending rates need to be reduced for the long run and length of mortgages increased for more mortgage accounts,” said KPDA CEO Robyn Emerson. The county has experienced a booming development of high-end housing but expensive prices are putting off many home buyers. Nairobi has the highest property prices of any city in Africa, real estate company, Knight Frank, said. KPDA said there are 15,337 homes in the county that have been approved for construction but the rate at which new housing units are coming up is still too slow.
McDonalds suspend operations in Crimea On Friday, food giant Mc Donald’s suspended operations at its three restaurants in Crimea, Russia. The restaurant’s management said in a statement that the suspension had been occasioned by operational technicalities beyond their control. The affected restaurants are in Simferopol, Sevastopol and Yalta. About 500 people have been affected by the shutdown but the company has offered to transfer all employees to other McDonald’s restaurants in Ukraine. The affected staff will retain positions and salaries. The company will pay for the relocation of families to the new locations and housing for three months. Those who opt not to leave will get severance pay. The management said they pan to reopen the hotels as soon
The African Management Initiative (AMI) will host the next learning lab on April 8. The training will be held at iHub, Bishop Magua Centre between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm and will be run by experienced facilitators from the African Management Initiative. Video content will be done by South Africa’s Gordon Institute of Business Science, a highly ranked business school. The training entitled, “Success@work in 21st Century Africa”, will be the final offer by AMI at iHub. One needs no previous management experience to attend. The purpose of the training is to help managers, small businesses and entrepreneurs realise more efficiency at work. Contact mercy@ihub.co.ke for enqueries. Women’s business lunch
meeting The Kenya Association of Women Business Owners (KAWBO) has invited entrepreneurs for a lunch date hosted by Innovation Norway, the Norwegian government’s official trade representative abroad on April 8 from 12 noon to 2:00pm at Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel in Westlands, Nairobi. Innovation Norway seeks helps women entrepreneurs to acquire investment, skills and technology, broaden networks and learn from and network of entrepreneurs in similar fields. The group targets agribusiness and aquaculture investments that have been in operation for at least two years. Other areas are energy, environment, ICT, property development and construction.
citywallet 30 casinos and the rising gambling craze Over the course of time, gambling has attracted quite a number of players. In the process, the number of casinos in Nairobi has gone up to more than 30 from about only four three years ago, a report from the Ministry of Home Affairs shows. The sector is expected to earn revenue for the country in the range of Sh1.83 billion by the end of 2014, according to estimates by research group PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The amount is a jump from Sh1.59 million earned in 2013. In Kenya, virtually all forms of gambling are legal since gambling laws are more open than in say Nigeria or South Africa. “Gambling is considered a leisure activity that generates tax revenue,” says PwC Leader of Hospitality and Gaming, Nikki Forster. A study by Prof Robinson Ocharo of the University of Nairobi’s Department of Sociology reveals that young gamblers between 18 and 35 years of age visit casinos twice a week. The study shows that most of them had been gambling for between one to 5 years. A report shows that Mayfair Hotels and Casinos is one of the country’s leading providers of gambling services. The services include roulette, pontoon, blackjack, poker and slot machines. The minimum amount a person can bet at the tables is Sh25 and Sh2 at the slots. Slots are often programmed to pay out 96 per cent of what is put in and retain the rest for the Casino.
ready food: McDonalds is one of the best known fast food restaurants in the west.
as possible. McDonald’s is the second international company to suspend services in Crimea. Deutsche Post, the world’s largest courier company, on
Thursday announced it will no longer accept letters destined for or from Crimea after Universal Postal Union (UPU) said delivery to the region cannot be
guaranteed. The closure of the companies have been attributed to growing rifts between Russia and western countries.
Betting on sporting events is a popular gambling event, a statement by gaming group, Casinos of Kenya states. Through a platform known as Kenya Sports Bet, gamblers can choose from a wide range of tax-free odds to bet on European and worldwide sporting events. Bets can be placed seven days a week, 24 hours per day.
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Mama Meals rides to the rescue of the famished Naisiadet Mason quit her job at the UN to start a food delivery service after identifying a gap in the Nairobi market. As the co-founder of Mama Meals on Wheels, she has seen her business grow from a referral-based enterprise to a restaurant with a distribution chain, a delivery service, four employees and a network of clients from across Nairobi. Through their website, mamamealsonwheels. com, Mason has created a
platform for customers to order freshly-cooked meals to be delivered to them. Orders are mainly done through phone calls, texts or online booking and meals are delivered by motorcycle riders. When an order is received, the customer is called to confirm it. Charges are based on the amount of food and zones mapped out with Westlands, Nairobi as the focal point for their fees. Orders within their location
cost Sh300 for food worth Sh2,000 and below. Mama Meals also delivers groceries and charges customers 20 per cent of their value. “I have always loved good food but I was amazed that I could not get some when I wanted it,” says Mason. When she realised that her problem was also affecting quite a number of city residents, she decided to find a solution. “I realised there was no one who could deliver food from
all the restaurants in Nairobi,” she recalls. “Only a few restaurant chains made deliveries but this was also limited to how close a customer is to their branches. I teamed up with a friend and we started Mama Meals on Wheels. We deliver groceries, booze and food from any restaurant of a customer’s choice.” Her service targets anyone without the time to go out for a hot meal or anybody who lives or works too far from
the nearest restaurant. “We take the restaurant to the customer,” says Mason, who also happens to be a public health consultant. The use of motorbikes enables her riders to manoeuvre through traffic jam and make deliveries within a span of 45 minutes. Mason hopes to expand the business to Mombasa and has been working on making it a franchise within the next two years. Service Team: Naisieadet mason (far left) with her mama meals on Wheels team.
Safaricom cautious about Yu acquisition Safaricom expects to make public its decision on acquisition of Yu Mobile in about three weeks, the company has said. According to financial research group, Africa Alliance, the company is especially unhappy with the Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CAK) condition to open up its M-Pesa agency network to rivals, Airtel and Telkom Kenya Orange, a move that could lower the cost of mobile money transfers for consumers but lower Safaricom’s profits in the process. “It will intensify competition and we may end up getting quality services in the process,” said Communications Secretary Fred Matiang’i. Safaricom CEO, Bob Collymore has said the company is looking at the CAK conditions for the acquisition of Yu not to accept or reject them but for a possible avenue of going back to the transaction. Safaricom announced the asset purchase talks with yU’s parent company, Essar in early March and Airtel then confirmed it was interested in buying the licences and taking over Essar’s subscribers.
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therise Total Kenya Fuel marketer, Total Kenya, was the biggest rising share last week, jumping 5.21 per cent to Sh25.25. The company released its annual results early last week reporting a full-year pretax profit of Sh2.1 billion, up from a pre-tax loss of Sh64 million in 2012. Analysts at investment group, Amana Capital, say Total’s share price rose as a result of the positive announcement. “It was because of a reduction in its financial expenses and also due to the country’s stable macroeconomic environment,” they said. Total Kenya says its finance costs decreased by Sh1.28 billion to Sh279 million during the same period.
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Agriculture-based company, Williamson Tea registered the biggest drop last week as the its share price fell 9.66 per cent to Sh262. Analysts at investment group ICEA Lion said the shares fell due to the stable performance of other competing tea producing companies including Limuru Tea and Kapuchorua, which have both maintained the same share price since Thursday April 3, 2014. ICEA’s investment bankers note that the stock price may rise in the coming months as Williamson embarks on a solar power project, a move that may spur interest among investors looking to buy their shares.
ADIX Plastics Pitching tent at the gates of Adix at the start of every month is a sure way to earn yourself a casual job. The company, Plastics on Lunga Lunga Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, makes plastic products and takes on casuals every month. The applicants are required to have at least a form four certificate and a national ID card. The casuals work day and night shifts with the morning shift from 8am-5pm while night shift runs 5pm till 7am. In the day shift,workers are paid Sh450 while those who work during the night earn Sh600. Payments
are made at the end of the month depending on the number of days worked. Yala East Africa fertilizers This also another good opportunity for a casual job. Yala East Africa is a fertilizer manufacturing company located along Runyenjes Road in Nairobi’s industrial Area. The company hires casuals on daily basis mostly to load fertilizer on trucks for distribution. The casuals are paid on daily basis where they earn Sh500 per day. Work at 8am unitl 4pm. All you need is the national ID card.
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In 1875, 18-year-old Bronwyn who is believed to have been raised by wolves in the Nevada wild, is adopted by the Delegates, a wealthy Manhattan couple who take her back with them to be brought in high society. Bronwyn is a beautiful, smart young lady who quickly hits Manhattan like a bomb. Suitors, both young and old, fall over themselves to impress her. Everything starts turning nasty when her lovers turn up murdered.
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Drones pose risk to courier business
In December 2013, Amazon unveiled plans to deliver orders using unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones. These held the promise of making deliveries in less than 30 minutes but US lawmakers immediately raised concerns about the possible violation of privacy rights. Another concern is that use of drones to make deliveries would kill the courier and postal businesses. “The drones could actually lead to the fall of the courier busines because people will have the ability to easily deliver packages to different locations,” Mathew Andaye of the MCS courier service told XNews. Andaye is, however, convinced that the safety threats posed by hundreds of drones flying around would keep them being realistically used. “It would be disastrous if a
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Airbulb combines light and sound
airborne: An Amazon drone on a test flight.
drone would develop complications mid-flight, while carrying a crate of beer,” said Andaye. There are also worries that the drones could become a public safety hazard and jeopardize
national security. Amazon later indicated that it would take a number of years before the drones were put into commercial use. However, a number of manufacturers are
already releasing drones into the market for consumer use and there is no telling what will become of the delivery industry once the use is approved by the relevant authorities.
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Airbulb is lighting and audio rolled into one. With a smart phone as a controller, one can turn lights on and off, and listen to music at the touch of a button. The bulb is an invention of Avantconcept, a Hong Kong based company. It uses energy efficient LED bulb with a wireless speaker. The bulb can be controlled using iOS or Android devices. It has a 4.0 Bluetooth connectivity and does not require wires and adapters. This allows for wireless control of music and lighting. It works by the user first
downloading the AirBulb app for iOS and Android, then syncing the app with the bulb via Bluetooth. As much as the bulb allows the user to play music and to light up their homes, it also enables the user to sync alarms, incoming calls and social media notifications to it. When a notification comes in to the user’s phone, the light bulb flashes an alert. It can work with a device that is 10 metres away from it and has six LEDs which have 10 watts and give out the same light as a 65 watt bulb. It is environmentally friendly.
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Sony Experia Z2 is ally you can’t leave behind
dine and wine: Mughal’s Restaurant has a homely ambiance.
Mughal’s restaurant chefs will drop by with a ‘hello’ From the mouth-watering chicken tikka to popular chilli garlic prawns, Mughals will not disappoint. Located at Adams Arcade on Ngong’ Road, the restaurant is a small joint that gives you the feeling of being in a family dining room. The friendly atmosphere and radiant décor makes the restaurant look warm and inviting. The decor consists of unique wood furniture and
hand painted portraits of Bollywood stars; the work of the proprietor’s and chef ’s father. The menu takes you on an Indian culinary adventure that is bound to leave your tongue wagging. The staff are always friendly and instantly make you feel at home. The restaurant also offers take-away, home or office deliveries, and outside catering. Portions are not an issue at
Mughals. Though they may look small, they are bound to fill you up. The chef always comes around to greet customers and ensure they have a memorable experience. In most Kenyan restaurants, the chefs do not talk to customers but at Mughal’s the chefs make an effort to interact with customers as much as possible. Mughals is without a doubt one of the best restaurants on Ngong Road.
Mobile phones have basically become extensions of ourselves and people feel incomplete when they are not carrying their handsets. However, if yours is a Sony Xperia Z2, it is unlikely you will forget it because you will not put it down. It is equipped with a shutter proof and scratch resistant glass for the LCD 5.2 inches multitouch screen. It also contains internal storage of 16 GB, external of up to 128GB and is water proof. Released last month, the device’s retail prices is Sh80,000 and has top-of-the-range features that include a 20.7 mega pixel camera, auto focus and LED flash. The video recorder is advanced as it can take 60 frames per second, allowing it to make slow motion videos. The phone weighs 163g. The 16 million colours will allow you to multi touch with up to 10 fingers for easy text messaging. And the 4G network means you have internet speed of up to 42 mega bytes per second for faster browsing and downloads.
handy: The Sony Experia Z2.
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One night stands lead to lasting relationships are in love. Dumped by his long term girlfriend, Simon a lawyer by profession, went ahead and sought solace in the arms of a complete stranger. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think that one night of passion would turn into a life-time commitment,” Simon reflects back in
between glances to his wife Grace. “It is how you handle the situation in the morning that makes the difference,” Grace cuts in. “Things have evolved, while many might not accept such one-time happenings lead to long term relationships,” she adds. Back to the University study
Over 38 years ago, Elton John sang “Sorry seems to be the hardest word.” And he was so right. The three little words give people headaches because they find it hard to admit they were wrong. Yet one can begrudge someone for the smallest of things for more than a year. A bottle top caused a rift between two best friends, Phoebe Juma and Juliet Anyango. Phoebe lost Juliet’s water bottle top and refused to apologise, telling Juliet a bottle top is an insignificant thing to get mad about. But Juliet refused to let it go and said Phoebe was being disrespectful and careless. The two have not spoken for six years. By apologising, one admits to being wrong and
that you can make mistakes. But no one wants to own up. Yet someone once said by apologising it does not always mean one is wrong. It means they value the relationship more than their egos. Apology builds trust with the person who has been wronged, repairs the emotional damage caused and helps the two move past the anger. It makes it easier to forgive because there will be no grudges held between the two. People should consider other people’s feelings, especially those they care about and value. Had Phoebe apologised for losing Juliet’s bottle top, both could not have missed out on their friendship for the last six years.
Owning up : Apologising builds trust with the person who has been wronged.
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which states that While the ‘average relationship quality’ was higher for individuals who waited until things were serious to have sex, early sex was not to blame for the disparity. “My best friend who is now my fiancée was one person whom I had taken for granted. But that one night
changed my way of looking at our relationship,” confesses Mary, an IT professional. In conclusion the study suggests that rewarding relationships are possible for those who delay sex. But it’s also possible for true love to emerge if things start off with a more Sex and the City approach.
A study by Kenyatta University School of Psychology has revealed that nearly 20 percent of one night stands lead to love relationships. A one night stand is mainly meant to be just a hit and run but feelings have a funny way of getting in the middle and before you know it you
Asif Karim’s heart is his house Asif Karim is a silent but celebrated Kenyan cricketer. He captained Kenya during the 1999 Cricket World Cup and was also part of Kenya’s sensational run to the semi final fours later in South Africa. His son, Irfan, also plays for Kenya. Karim, who runs the family business, Aristocrats Insurance Brokers, has a house to die for, one that
not even many vocal celebrities can afford. Located in Lovington near just next to Nairobi Jaffrey’s School is Karim’s four bedroom house that has both ground and first floors. It has a large guest house and its interior is painted beige making it
look so cool and beautiful. The house has a parking space enough for three cars, outside kitchen area for parties and he says his house cost him about 30 million to acquire.
my hOuse :Asif Karim’s house in Lavington. inseT: The former left arm spinner acknowledges the crowd after Kenya’s 2003 Cricket world Cup match against Australia in Durban, south Africa.
touchspot impressions important in relationships “She was dressed in a shortblue tight dress and when I saw the legs, I had to say hi.” That is what Dominic Ocholla noticed first in a girlfriend of two years when they first met. “I noticed his smile first,” says Kelly Maingi, Dominic’s girlfriend. “He approached me in a smile and I could not resist.” They say first impressions make a lasting impression. And that will determine how far it gets you especially in a relationship. What appeals to you the most in a partner when you first lay your eyes on them whether or not you are in a relationship with them. “I noticed his eyes,” says Clare Passel. “I looked at him and I felt as if his big brown eyes where piercing through me and I had never felt that way before.” “For me, it was his voice,” says Janet Atieno, Clare’s friend. “He spoke and I melted. His bass was enough for me to accept a date.” The little things may make a relationship worthwhile. For Amos, “I first noticed her lips, they were full and luscious and kissable.” Yet for Erick Abuga, it was her deep dimples. “When she smiled, they accentuated her beauty even more.”
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Seducing pastors with micro minis Ladies sit in front of a church congregation with tight mini-skirts showing off beautiful brown thighs. If we reasonably assume the preacher is a man of God, we seriously need to spare him the drama of having to look at you and let him minister the word of God. Not forgetting the cleav-
age…oops! Some of the ‘little things’ fascinate even men of God and so ladies must dress up decently in church. If you want to seduce the man, do it later but respect the place of prayer and you will be blessed. So if you are a culprit of the habit, stop it because its bad manners.
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Konshens to rock Kenya again!! MONday, April 7, 2014
Dancehall king Konshens is known as Koffi Olomide, at set to rock Nairobi on April the Luo Festival. 12 at the Kenyatta Internation April looks sorted out and Conference Centre (KICC). cheerful for Kenyans. The event is said to be the grand concert of the year. To the delight of his fans, the sensational Jamaican star confirmed his Kenyan gig via his official Facebook and Twitter pages. “Alllll my Kenyan fans, you time is coming soooon….Koshens - April 12,” he posted on twitter. It is the second time that the 28 year old Pepsi brand ambassador to Jamaica, will be performing in Kenya after he rocked the city during the 2011 Sepetuka Concert. The Pull up Mi Bumper singer will perform alongside Jua Cali, Ken Wa Maria, Wyre, Habida, Mc Kris Darlin and Club: Brown Bottle hosts the latest in urban entertainment. Dj Joe Mfalme. The highly anticipated concert is sponsored by Guinness. Dancehall lovers intending to go the event will need Sh500 for the tickets. Meanwhile, Lingala and Benga fans will also be treated to a feel of their own by the coming Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba, commonly second coming: Dancehall Star Koshens is coming back to Nairobi.
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Lady Jaydee’s Yahaya a witty story of ‘faking it’ Yahaya, a track Bongo star Lady Jaydee tells the story of a crafty guy who survives by faking his way through life. He tells tall tales about his social position and occupation to im-
be real: Lady Jaydee.
press people. He has a sharp sense of dress and talks big giving only scrappy details about his life. Yahaya is such mystery no even knows where he lives or he really is. There are even doubts that Yahaya is indeed his name. It’s a typical song warning about wannabes who forcefully place themselves on a status bar they don’t belong. However, it’s not just the lyrics that are interesting and relevant, Lady Jaydee’s voice is absolutely bewitching. The song has received much airplay and become one of East Africa’s top tracks of 2013/14.
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Club Bilcanas is Dar’s best club For over three decades Club Bilcanas has been the entertainment spot of choice for many Dar residents and visitors from other countries who jam the premises for concerts, dj cocktails or live music. It’s location on Mkwepu Street bang in the Dar city centre makes it an attractive. ‘’I think it’s the best club in Dar’, ‘’Brodes said, a
guest at the club. Club Bilcanas has a private lounge that one can dive not to avoid the crowd but to engage a more relaxed crowd in the Tanzanian way. It has a spacious dance floor with a trendy design. The reception is great, services are quick compared to the normal slow Tanzanian way, making your time at the club quite entertaining.
getinto... Learn baseball basics and be a fan Are you into baseball but really need a team to call your own? Then you need to consider the following tips, to help you get a team to cheer. Baseball coach Justine Martin is of the opinion that starters need to watch the game’s highlights. “Do this for a few days or so without thinking about finding a team. Just watch. Once you know the teams well enough, consider which was most appealing.” “Which highlights could you just not wait for? If you were watching a game, were you satisfied with the team that won, or would you have
rather had the other team win,” he ponders He says one should not pick a team just because they won the game /or continue to win and have a good season. Because if you do so, you are a front runner, and nobody likes a front runner. “Again, your hometown team should definitely be your first choice. But that doesn’t mean you can’t root for someone else. Doing so makes you unique and makes you stand out from the crowd.” He continues In conclusion, Martins says it is advisable to try to choose a team that you have seen play in person.
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Celine Dion’s A New Day Has Come will rouse you When we are lonely, we yearn for love as we wait for the time we will meet our soulmates, to heal our emotional and physical feelings. When the wait becomes too long, our spirits dampen, weaken and we shed tears. Everything around us seem to be darkness and hopeless. Celin Dion, in her A new day Has Come track, likens finding our angel to a new dawn. The new day is loaded with hopes that cast away the darkness we have been going through. The day is new life that we
start together, a life of no cry, a life full of comfort. Our love’s overwhelming light shines upon our hearts like light from the stars in a dark night, clearing our ways. Dion compares the new love to good rain that washes and clears the tears and fears we experienced during the lonely moments while waiting for our soul mates’ magic touch. The love is healing. She says seeing the love flashing from our lover’s eyes bring joy to the pain that had sat in our hearts. The new day breathes new energy to the weakened heart during the long and anxious wait and we became happy again
songbird: Celine Dion
Monday, April 7, 2014
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Arsenal boss disturbed Wenger worried by ‘lack of fight’ after defeat P.15
Nakuru’s last gasp win thrills manager Nakuru RFC coach Dominique Habimana was a happy man after his side won a their seventh Enterprise Cup title at the expense of Kenya Commercial Bank at the RFUEA Ground on Saturday evening. Habimana’s side needed a last minute try by winger Javan Murayi to narrowly beat the bankers 18-13 for the title. The Kenya Cup champions, came into the final not having lost to KCB in the last three seasons. “We have a long history with KCB. We which we happen to understand their game very well. But winning the match at the very end made it even more interesting,” Habimana said. “We came to the match ready to keep our recent good run against them, we knew they were very well prepared for the match.” “The match was very tense, since we squandered several chances in the second half, but then again victory is what matters. We now turn our attention to the Kenya Cup finals.” The game was tied at 13-13 and there was a minute of play remaining when KCB gained advantage inside their half through a line-out.
Kahata on target again Kenyan International Francis Kahata scored as F.K Tirana edged KS Skenderbeu 3-2 in an entertaining Albanian top-tier league match played on Saturday. The former Thika United midfielder scored two goals for his club having netted his debut goal last week. His goal came in the 35th with teammate and Mario Morina and Burundian Yamin Selemani sealing victory for Tirana. A brace from Pero Pejic in the second half was not enough to earn Skenderbue a point on the day. Kahata signed a six month deal with the Albanian club at the start of the year. Tirana moved to eighth position with 34 points.
It was a critical moment for the Bankers after dominating Nakuru in the line outs for most of the game. KCB Winger Philip Wamae opted for quick play and Nakuru seized possession immediately with Murayi scoring the winner. It was Nakuru who drew first blood in the second minute as fly half Martin Muita gave them the lead by successfully converting a penalty. They failed to extend the lead as Muita missed a second penalty in the 10th minute. Fullback Jacob Ojee gave the Bankers a 5-3 lead inside the 15th minute by scoring a try, finishing off Allan Omuka’s ball. Flanker Nick Lang’o restored Nakuru’s lead to 8-5 five minutes later. At the half hour mark, KCB were 10-8 up courtesy of Essau Otieno’s unconverted try after powering past a crowd of Nakuru players. Despite the bankers having a two point’s advantage at half-time, Nakuru rallied to eventually win it in the second half. Nakuru will now prepare to defend their Kenya cup title next month.
WINNERS: Top Fry Nakuru in training.
Kamau rues missed chances in barren draw
FRUSTRATED: Kenya Under-23 team coach John Kamau
Kenya U-20 football coach John Kamau saw his side waste chances against Tanzania in the first leg of African Junior Championship qualifiers at Machakos Stadium on Sunday. The match ended in a barren draw. Kamau said the juniors failed to utilize their clear cut chances to beat the visitors in the match. Kenya had a disappointing first half but tidied up things in second period and should have won the having wasted three clear chances. “We had chances to win the match later in the match, after a sluggish start in the first period, we picked on well but still we could not win,” said Kamau. The coach said having to do wholesale changes to the team
days before the game had a negative impact in the day’s results. “Tactically we had we were challenged, having to work with new players less than a week to the qualifiers owing to the CAF age rules that saw over 10 players dropped from the team,” said Kamau. “We were disrupted a bit in terms of planning because I had players whom I knew will be of a lot of help to me but then I had to leave them out which means I made a few steps backward,” Kamau said. “Now we have a tough return leg away to Tanzania in a fortnight, the good positive is that we did not concede, we will have to take the match to them,” he said.
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Juniors eye prizes as COPA gets underway MONDAY, April 7, 2014
The 2014 edition of the global grassroots youth football tournament, COPA Coca-Cola, was officially launched on Saturday in Machakos County at the Kenyatta Stadium. The tournament, which features both boys and girls under 15 years of age, will see teens set their sights on becoming Kenya’s and indeed the world’s next generation of football heroes. This year’s tournament will be played in 10 countries in Africa. The winning eams in the Kenyan edition will walk away with Sh500,000 while the runners-up will take home Sh200, 000. The third placed team will pocket Sh100, 000. Other cash prizes are: Most Valuable Players (Sh30,000), best goalkeeper and top scorer (Sh20, 000 each). Speaking during the launch, Coca-Cola Senior Marketing Manager Mona Karingi said: “We are glad as a company to be associated with this tournament which has produced some of the best players in world football. The likes of MacDonald Mariga, Danny Sserunkuma, Ronaldinho, Robert Lewandowski, and Javier Chicarito all started their careers participating in the COPA tournament.” The tournament kicked off in earnest with 5 games played at the venue. Kitui Stars and Kyanika Girls were the winners of the day. Kitui thrashed
Makueni Boys 6-0 in the opening match with Salim Ibrahim scoring twice. Wambua Mutie and Christopher Joseph, Ng’ang’a Mulwa and Nzuki Mutunga were the other scorer for Kitui. Kilonzo Ndanu and Peter Kalunda score two each as county giants Kyanika Girls romped past Matithini 7-0. In other matches, last year’s provincial finalists Mukuyuni thumped Machakos Queens 4-0 while Sultan Hamud lost 3-0 to Migwaini. Machakos Talents beat Machakos Youth 2-1 in the last match of the day. Other games were played in North Rift and North Coast. Meanwhile, Kenya Sports Journalists team beat Machakos County ended in a 3-2 the exhibition match. Mohammed Abdallah Kevin Otieno and Steve Ayodi scored for the journalists while Steve Obuya and Steve Ayoo scored for Machakos. The COPA games will be played every weekend with the finals scheduled to take place in August. kids play:Action from the the Copa Coca Cola matches in Machakos on Saturday.
Kimanzi happy as champions Tusker advance Defending Kenyan Premier League Top8 champions Tusker FC are on course to retain their title after a 5-6 win in post match penalties against Sofapaka FC on Sunday. Head coach Francis Kimanzi said it was a big performance from his players as they remain undefeated in all competitions this season. The match ended 1-1 after normal time. “Playing against big teams calls for a lot of concentration. I want to thank my players for yet another victory,” he said. “It is never easy in such like matches especially in when you need penalties to determine the winner,” he said. “Penalties are not the best way to determine winners, they can go either way, luckily today we are smiling.” Sofapaka Sam Timbe blamed the loss on the scoring chances his
REsilient: Tusker Coach Francis Kimanzi
players missed. “We had the chances to win the match but we failed miserably, such chances come back to haunt you,” he said. Humphrey Mieno handed Sofapaka FC a crucial lead at the stroke of halftime with Kelvin Kimani converted from the spot in the second half to level scores for
Tusker in the second half. Sofapaka scored their penalties through Felly Mulumba, Humphrey Mieno, Clifftone Miheso, Anthony Ekaliani, and John Baraza. Defender Eugine Asike missed. Tusker converted through Samuel Odhiambo, Ismael Dunga, Brian Osumba, Kevin Kimani Jesse Were and Jockins Atudo.
Hockey star Wanangwe looks to brighter future In 2011, at 21 years of age, Davies Wanangwe was named the best player during the 2011 Africa Club Hockey Championships in Lusaka, Zambia. He got the accolades while on duty with his previous club, the Strathmore University Gladiators. Three years later, he turns up for Premier League champions Nairobi Simba, a club he joined at the start of the 2012 season in what he says was a difficult decision to make. The fifth year civil engineering student at the University of Nairobi says studies forced him to move clubs after training schedules collided with class work. In his debut season with Simba, the forward helped his new club win a league title for the first time in 14 years. “My course is too demanding since I have to be in class the whole day. Strathmore conducts training sessions from 4pm and something had
to give. I looked for a more conducive club, and luckily Simba was very accommodative,” he says. Wanagwe attended Bungoma District Education Board Primary School from 1999 to 2003 before joining Kamusinga High in 2004 to 2007. Hockey only came second to football which was his father’s hobby. “I used to play football in my primary school days but I was not making the kind of progress I desired. Since recognition and talent development was not easy, I looked for a different sport and found my way to hockey. Rodgers Ayuya, a Greensharks player, influenced my decision when I joined Friends School Kamusinga,” he says. The forward accuses the government of not doing enough to develop the sport, unlike other sports which have federations that benefit from huge sums of funds.
From title contenders to unsure top four Arsenal FC’s permanent residency in the Champions League is under severe threat after a 3-0 defeat to top four rivals Everton on Sunday afternoon. The result lead to manager Arsene Wenger into believing that it will be difficult for his side to qualify for the Champions League this season. The one time title contenders now face a battle to qualify for Europe’s elite competition after the Everton moved to fifth position, a point behind Arsenal, with a game in hand. After heavy losses to rivals Liverpool and Chelsea in recent months, and Wenger says that those defeats have taken their toll on his side’s confidence. “Everton were better, sharper and deserved to
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win. The only time we looked like coming back into the game was in the second half, then we gave an easy goal away. “It will be difficult to finish in top four but first we have to focus on the quality of our performances. “I wouldn’t question the spirit of this team but we have lost something on the confidence front. We looked disjointed when we had to run after the score. The other big defeats away from home have taken some of the charisma from this team.” The North Londoners face Wigan Athletic in an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next Saturday, before resuming league commitments when they welcome West Ham United to the Emirates Stadium.
UNDER PRESSURE: Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger.
Jerim confident Gor will defend title Gor Mahia captain Jerim Onyango is confident the club will defend their league title despite a series of poor results recently. Speaking ahead of the mid-week Kenyan Premier League (KPL) clash against Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) the goalkeeper said fans do not need to panic because the players are ready to face their challenges.
“A club of our calibre demands certain standards whenever we fail to achieve those questions will have to be raised,” he said. “Winning or losing makes it to the news whenever you mention Gor, I know the fans demand better, I call them to give us little time.” “The team is okay and the morale is very high even in camp. All players are determined to overcome the
OPTIMISTIC:Gor Mahia captain Jerim Onyango.
result and to make us bounce back big soonest.” “The fans have really played a major role in motivating us especially through encouragements and financial support. Others have also decided to pay for our air tickets which really mean a lot for us, for that they deserve even better,” he added. “Starting with Wednesday match, we need to start winning, all the players, new and old ones are working towards defending our title,” he said. The captain said injuries have contributed to the poor performances but he expected things to improve, with a large number of players resuming play. “We should be having full house very soon. Our key players are fit again which is good thing,” the captain said. Gor are in sixth with 11 points.
Revenge as Scorpions end Telkom’s unbeaten run Strathmore University over the weekend ended Telkom Orange’s unbeaten run , beating them a 1-0 win at the City Park Stadium. Gilly Okumu hit the back of the board in the third minute as the students held on for a rare victory against the 16-time national champions. Telkom had defeated the students 4-0 in the first leg but ran into met a totally different side on Saturday. The two rivals also met earlier this year in the finals of the Africa club championships in Kampala Uganda with Telkom winning 2-1.
A combination of hard luck and poor forward line coordination cost the defending champions many chances in front of goal. Jackie Joe, Carole Guchu, Audrey Omaido and Margaret Rotich all repeatedly wasted glorious chances as Strathmore remained more composed defensively to crack the unbeaten Telkom side. “The ladies played very well, I remember we ended Telkom’s unbeaten run of over two seasons last year. I can tell the ladies are improving,” said Strathmore Coach Mesharck Senge.
Sum happy after weekend meet
World 800m champion Eunice Sum was happy after leading her team to victory in the 4x1500m race during Athletics Kenya Relays Series over the weekend at Kasarani. The weekend’s meet was held at Kasarani and will pave the way of the national trials on April 26. A team will be selected to take part in the inaugural world relays meet to
be held in Bahamas between May 24 and 25. The world champion teamed up with 3,000m silver medallist Hellen Obiri, Anne Karingi and Margaret Chelimo. They ran 17:08.31 to win the race, beating a team of Beijing Olympics 800m champion Nancy Jebet Lagat, Sela Chepleting, Perin Nkambi and Janet Chesang. Lagat’s team ran a time of 17:58.31
as a team of Scola Jepkemboi, Jackline Cheruto, Eunice Njeri and Susan Wacera settled for thirdplace with a time of 19:20.16. “Victory was very important, it goes down to a lot of hard work from my teammates, it is even more important for me as a I prepare for the Commonwealth games,” Sum said.
STICK WORK: A Strathmore and Telkom Orange league action.
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Bekele going for ‘Kenya’s’ world record MONday, April 7, 2014
Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele, who won the Paris Marathon on his debut in the distance, says he is now focused on the world record. Bekele crossed the line in 2.5:04, shattering the 2.05:10 course record set by Kenya’s Stanley Biwott in 2012. “The world record is a possibility if I can prepare for a longer time. For this marathon, I only had three months of training and that is not enough,” said Bekele. The marathon world record is 2:03:23 and was set by Kenyan Wilson Kipsang September 29, 2013 in Berlin. Bekele says that his inaugural show was a test of endurance, that it helped him gauge his strength. “It was my first marathon and I didn’t have much experience,” said Bekele, the three-time Olympic champion. “It was very tough but it was the time I expect-
Sadness meets Kaberere’s death The Kenyan music industry is still in shock following the news of the demise of popular gospel singer Peter ‘Kabz’ Kaberere. The former member of the Zaidi ya Mziki group, was reportedly electrocuted at a car wash on Sunday. The singer was famous for hits such as Nisamehe, Just a Way Mwanake. He leaves behind a son and an expectant wife. Below are some of the reactions collected from Twitter.
ed. After 25km I pushed alone but it was very tough.” Added “Now, I know what it takes to run a marathon. I can run faster than that but I have to prepare even more. I’m sure I can run a better time than that. I still have time in my career to do better but I am satisfied.”
Jalang’o Mwenyewe@JalangoMwenyewe #Kaberere Rest in Peace EXPONENTIAL APRIL 22@ JulianiKenya @qaberere you were a GOODMAN.
Men’s race
1. Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia, 2:05:04 2. Limenih Getachew, Ethiopia, 2:06:49 3. Luka Kanda, Kenya, 2:08:02 4. Robert Kwambai, Kenya, 2:08:48 5. Jackson Limo, Kenya, 2:09:06
HenrieMutuku@HenrieMutuku Kaberere, From the days of Utimilifu, a humble and kind and faithful man. Consistent and always learning. Psalm 90:12. Pole@njeshwaKabbz
Women’s race 1. Flomena Cheyech, Kenya, 2:22:44 2. Yebrgual Melese, Ethiopia, 2:26:21 3. Ahmed Zemzem, Ethiopia, 2:29:35 4. Faith Chemaoi, Kenya, 2:31:59 5. Gebisse Godana Derbe, Ethiopia, 2:36:27
Nancy Kihenia@nkihenia When all is said and done, live a life worth celebrating. Sleep with the angels baby brother ....I will miss you @qaberere soooo much
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