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Meet Nairobi’s most dreaded traffic cops He might be the most feared man on Nairobi’s Valley Road — just a glimpse of his motorbike causes motorists, especially those joining in from feeder roads, to doubt themselves.

But Police Constable Rider Emmanuel Mwambingu says his intention is not to instill fear, but to maintain order in his station of work.

“My primary responsibility is the enforcement of traffic regulations and I try to do my job to the best of my ability,” Mwambingu told XNews.

Mwambingu joined the force in 2006 as a constable, initially serving Nyanza and Rift Valley Provinces. He is currently attached to the Nairobi Area police station.

“Being a traffic policeman is hard work but I love it,” he said. “People hate you when you arrest them, failing to understand that it’s never personal.”

Mwambingu is especially feared by most because of his stand against corruption — he would never take a bribe.

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From Page 1 “Aside from it being against our code of conduct, when people know you are corrupt, they lose respect for you,” he said.

Moses Mwangi*, a bus driver on the Ngong-Nairobi route (111) attests to Mwambingu’s aptitude.

“I have had to deal with him once, and unlike many of his peers, he would not take the money I was offering him,” said Mwangi.

Mwambingu says the hardest part of his job, is that his effort at maintaining sanity on the roads is often rewarded with disdain. “Some drivers will hurl insults at you for no apparent reason. However, that is a challenge I easily ignore and move on with my job.

Joining Mwambingu on the honours roll is Chief Inspector Jennifer Mutuku famously referred to as ‘Bensouda’.

Mrs Mutuku commands traffic in Embakasi area and is mostly seen on Mombasa and Outering roads.

She is a stern officer, who is feared by public service (PSV) operators because she doesn’t take bribes.

“We consider Bensouda a total problem to us because if she nabs you-it’s straight to the courts. However, we all admit that when she’s on the road, the traffic flows smoothly.

People fear her a lot,” said Bernard Kamau, a Kayole route tout.

Operating along Lang’ata road from the Lang’ata Police Station is Constable Walter Kunguru, who has 16 years experience.

Kunguru has gained respect from matatu drivers and touts due to his strict obedience of the law.

“I take offenders straight to court when I find them breaking the law.

There are no two ways about it,” said

Kunguru.

“In addition, I take full responsibility over my cases and I personally follow them through until a ruling is made,” he said.

Kunguru, like Mwambingu and Bensouda, said he despises corruption.

“Taking bribes makes a cop dirty and people will always lose respect for you once you take their money, he said.

You have been pulled over? You don’t have to bribe the officer If a person commits an offence under the Traffic Act, police are required to issue the motorist with a charge sheet indicating the offence committed, the time and date to attend court and let him/her proceed with the journey.

The driver may be required to deposit some money with the police as security for his attendance in Court-This is known as police bail and is should be a nominal amount of between Sh2,000 and 10,000 a receipt should be provided for it.

The Traffic Act does not give police officers the powers to enter any vehicle other than for the purpose of inspection or examination.

It also illegal for a police officer to take the keys of your car from the ignition.

It is a person’s right to demand for an officer to identify him/herself through an appointment certificate, or through the name and number usually pinned on their uniform

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Kenya gets three Mama nominations Nominees for this year’s MTV Africa Music Awards have been revealed.

Kenya has three nominations with boy-band Sauti Sol being selected in the Best Group category, alongside Big Nuz (South Africa), Mafikizolo and Mi Casa (South Africa) and P Square (Nigeria).

Songstress Amani has been nominated for the best collaboration award, for her song Kiboko Changu, in which she features Ugandans Radio and Weasel.

She will be contesting the award with Diamond (Tanzania), Mafikizolo (South Africa), R2bees

(Ghana), and Uhuru (South Africa) Oscar Award winning actress Lupita Nyongo will be competing for the Personality of the Year Award against writer Chimamanda Adiche (Nigeria), actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Nigeria), comedian Trevor Noah (South Africa) and footballer Yaya Toure (Cote d’Ivoire) The awards ceremony will take place in South Africa on June 7 2014 at the Durban International Convention Centre.

Voting is open at www.mtvbase.com from April 16 2014 until midnight on June 4 2014.

NOMINATED: Sauti Sol have been nominated for the Best Group Award in MTV Africa Music Awards, to be held in Durban on June 7.

Security tightened as Easter celebrations set in Security has been beefed up across the country as Christians begin the Easter Holiday celebrations.

Inspector General David Kimaiyo said adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure security is maintained throughout the celebrations.

“We want to assure Kenyans that we have put in place adequate measures to ensure security across the country is maintained during the Easter Holidays,” he said.

He urged members of the public to

report suspicious persons or events to the police.

“Any unusual events and suspicious persons should be reported immediately to the police,” Mr Kimaiyo said.

The police boss further said that security will be boosted after some 3, 221 officers graduated from the AP Training College at Embakasi today.

The officers are set to be deployed immediately across the country as the National Police Service seeks

to up its presence in areas prone to insecurity.

This will add to the 2,209 officers from the Kenya Police Service who graduated two weeks ago and have already been deployed. Another 1, 780 officers are also in line to graduate from the GSU Training School

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in Embakasi next week.

“This will increase the total number of officers by 7, 210 within the month of April alone, representing over 10 percent growth,” Mr Kimaiyo added.

He also warned against flouting traffic regulations saying his officers

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will work closely with officials from the National Transport and Safety Authority and Nacada to curb drink-driving, over-speeding and over-loading.

He called on all road users to be vigilant to avoid accidents.

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DIRTY MARKET

Briton of Somali origin detained

Traders from Nairobi’s Wakulima Market have protested over the filthy conditions of the area. Following the demonstration outside City Hall, vegetable vendors urged the County government to clean up the market. Wakulima Market is known for its muddy floors, where vegetable peels litter the ground and muddy puddles are scattered across the area.

Given the onset of the rains, the situation has worsened. Customers are finding it hard to walk through the market because some parts of it are flooded while others are too polluted to reach. Traders say they have been making losses because more people are opting not to go there.

County officials have also hiked the trading fees for operating in the market, with a net of onions getting a tax of Sh40 up from Sh20 a few weeks ago. The traders have asked County officials to clean up the market and reduce the fees.

A British national of Somali origin was last night detained at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after arriving from London.

Jama Sufi had reportedly jetted into the country to attend a prayer rally being organised by prophet Owuor in Eldoret.

Police say he was detained and could be deported after he failed to explain his plans in the country.

This comes even as the state is set to deport some 225 foreigners arrested during the ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants.

214 of those facing deportation are Somali nationals while another six are Ethiopians.

Rescue teams search for 300 Korean ferry survivors Desperate search for S Korea ferry survivors continues.

Emergency services are continuing to search for nearly 300 people missing after a ferry carrying more than 470 people sank off South Korea.

Officials say 179 people have been rescued from the tragedy whose victims are mainly 16- 17 year-old students of Danwon High School in Ansan, near the capital, Seoul. They were heading on a field trip to Jeju island with about 15 teachers Teams used lights to search overnight but strong currents have hampered divers’ efforts to enter the ship, where it is thought many were trapped.

At least nine people are confirmed to have died, with dozens more injured. The vessel was travelling from Incheon port, in the north-west, to the southern resort island of Jeju. It is not yet clear what caused the ship to list at a severe angle and flip over, leaving only a small part of its hull visible above water. Reports from local media say the captain

was being questioned.

The nine whose death have been confirmed include four 17-yearold students and a 25-year-old teacher as well as a 22-year-old female crew member. Identities of the other three were not immediately known.

The latest figures say 475 people were on board, with 287 still unaccounted for. Figures issued by the government have changed several times, prompting criticism. Rescue efforts are concentrated on the ship, which sank in about 30m (100ft) of water.

“We carried out underwater searches five times from midnight until early in the morning, but strong currents and the murky water pose tremendous obstacles,” said Kang Byung-kyu, minister for security and public administration. One senior emergency official was quoted as saying it was unlikely the remaining passengers would be found alive. The US Navy has sent an amphibious assault ship, the USS Bonhomme Richard, to assist with the search.

TRAGEDY: Parents at Danwon High School hold a candle light vigil in Ansan.

11 killed after trailer hits matatu in Eldama Ravine accident Eleven people died today morning after a matatu in which they were travelling in collided head on with a trailer Quarry near Eldama Ravine along the Eldoret - Nakuru highway.

The driver of the trailer

is reported to have lost control before it collided with an on-coming matatu which was transporting passengers to Nairobi in the 7am accident.

The 10-seater matatu is operated by the North Rift

Travellers Company.

Witnesses said the accident occurred as showers hit the area.

There were suspicions that the accident may have been caused by the driver’s poor visibility of the road.

The 11 died on the spot.

The driver and conductor of the trailer ran away after the acccident.

Koibatek police boss Bernard Kibe said they are looking for the two.

In another incident, seven

casualties were taken to the Kenyatta National Hospital after a bus they were travelling in was involved in an accident near Utalii College along Thika Superhighway, Red Cross officials said.

GRISLY: The Eldama Ravine killer matatu.

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PLO tells State to deal with insecurity, poverty The government has been asked to deal with poverty, insecurity and health to enhance development of the youth.

Former Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission director Patrick Lumumba asked the government to tackle the three challenges for the creation of a conducive environment for the youth to grow economically. “Poverty, insecurity and health are important for a holistic realisation of development. Insecurity hampers business while unhealthy people cannot work. The challenges need to be addressed immediately,” he said.

He was addressing the sixth Student Leaders Conference at Bomas of Kenya on Wednesday.

Lumumba said the government should equip educational institutions with facilities to ensure they offer quality education to boost the development agenda.

“Equip schools with facilities for quality education because it is key in unleashing the potential of the youth,” he said.

He said the proposal to use sniffer dogs to detect drugs in schools by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) should be supported.

“Whatever lawful method that is used to curb drugs in schools must be supported. It may not eliminate the problem, but it will reduce the drugs because it is for the good of our youth,” Lumumba said.

He said corruption is a national disaster that has derailed development and culprits should be sacked.

“President Uhuru Kenyatta said he will take action against corrupt officers in the government. He should be telling us he has sacked them,” Lumumba said.

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Three people were burnt to death while a four-year-old baby was electrocuted in two tragic incidences in Nairobi.

In the first incident, a man and his two children were killed when fire broke out in their house at Githurai last night.

The fire whose cause is yet to be established is said to have engulfed the house and killed the three in their sleep.

Their bodies were taken to the City Mortuary as locals demanded to know the cause of the fire. Nairobi police boss Benson Kibue said investigations have been launched.

In the second incident, a four-year-old girl was electrocuted in Kibera. The girl is said to have been playing outside their house when she stepped on a live wire which killed her instantly. Police have blamed illegal power connections for the fires.

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Hate threatening national security

A watchdog agency has expressed concerns over the rise of hate speech on social media warning that it is threatening national security.

The National Steering Committee on Media Monitoring says hate speech on social media has taken a religious dimension following security operation usalama watch and could erode the

national cohesion if not addressed.

“Postings on both Twitter and Facebook have spewed hate, intolerance and mockery since the start of the operation two weeks ago,” committee chairperson Mary Ombara said Wednesday.

According to Mrs Ombara, hate speech had declined on social media from 76 percent in 2012 to 23 percent late last

year. “But the last month has seen the same rise to 43 percent and everyone must be concerned,” she noted. She called on bloggers to adhere to the basic principles of fairness, objectivity and decency. The committee also faulted leaders and professionals who have since taken sides in the operation saying they unfairly stoke bias and

discrimination by appealing to public emotion. “We believe that the measures taken for Kenya’s security operations are commensurate with the threat posed by terrorism,” she added.

She said the agency has already written to two lawyers and a politician regarding their remarks about the operation.

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TSC and Knut in new clash. Teachers in the country are embroiled in a new tussle with their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over promotions for 50,000 memers.

While TSC is disputing the huge number, it says it requires Shs 6.6 billion to promote all teachers once a vetting exerccise is complete.

ICC judges get tough over Uhuru wealth list. Kenya has two weeks to report to the ICC Trial Chamber the steps it has taken in submitting President Kenyatta’s financial records.

Failure to comply would incur the risk of the country being cited for non-copperation with the ICC. This could, in turn, influence the conditions under which President Kdenyatta and dp William Ruto will be tried...

Police summon Farah over Shabaab. Former Deputy Speaker Farah Maalim yesterday denied any link to the al Shabaab.

He has been summoned to appear before the AntiTerrorist Police Unit at 11 a.m today to respond to allegations that his his remarks yesterday morning on Citizen TV constituted hate speech. “They have askeanti-Terrorist Police Unit at 11 a.m. I will do so,” said Maalim...

EASTER MOOD: Actors take part in a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, played by Dan Leş, during Holy Week celebrations in Bucharest.

Bhang causes abnormal changes on brain, study Smoking cannabis just once or twice a week could result in “major” changes to areas of the brain important for emotion and motivation, new research has shown.

A study conducted by US scientists has warned that even casual smoking of the drug could cause negative alterations in the users’ brains.

Experts have now challenged the idea that “casual” marijuana use is largely harmless after doctors found

that young adults who used the drug only recreationally had “abnormal alterations” to the nucleus accumbens and the amygdala.

Previous studies have shown that regular cannabis use in young adults can affect the brain’s ability to produce the brain’s “reward chemical” dopamine, which is usually produced during pleasurable experiences such as sex, eating or social interaction.

In this latest study, conducted

in a relatively small sample of 40 people aged between 18 and 25, researchers from Harvard University and Chicago-based medical group Northwestern Medicine, used neuroimaging techniques to analyse the brains of cannabis users, as well as non-users.

They found that the nucleus accumbens was unusually large in the cannabis users, while the amygdala also had noticeable abnormalities.

Anne Blood, assistant

professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School said that the areas affected were “core, fundamental structures of the brain”.

“They form the basis for how you assess positive and negative features about things in the environment and make decisions,” she said.

The severity of abnormalities in these regions of the brain was directly related to the number of joints a person smoked per week.

The more joints a person smoked, the more abnormal the shape, volume and density of the brain regions, but the effect was noticeable even in those who smoked once or twice a week.

It is estimated that between 119 and 224 million people across the world smoke cannabis. More than 500 000 of this are Kenyans with the current use of the drug said to be 1.2 percent.

Mum, 3 daughters raped, murdered. Tension and sadness enveloped Musikoma village of Kanduyi constituency, Bungoma County after a woman and her three daughters were on Tuesday night gang raped then butchered. The perpetrators of the macabre act are suspected to have been led by a recently released outlaw, whom the woman had fingered for allegedly robbing her sometimes last year. The deceased Agnetta Imbaya and her daughters were all beaten to death...

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Telkom Kenya pledges fast internet services Telkom Kenya has pledged to offer high speed internet services in a few months.

Dismissing reports that the company was about to close down operations in Kenya, the communications service provider said that it will roll out a 3rd Generation (3G) network across the country. The 3G product helps consumers access the second-fastest available internet

service.

“We are putting in more capital to meet growing demand for our services to the market and provide our customers with superior services,” said Telkom Kenya Chief Executive Officer, Mickael Ghossein.

About 58 per cent of Kenyans cannot afford to go online, a report from the Alliance for Affordable

Internet (A4AI) has revealed.

Although the cost of accessing internet has dropped by 90 per cent in the past decade, many Kenyans still find the cost of connectivity too high.

Broadband, a basic service that connects computers and mobile phones to the internet, costs 40 per cent of the average monthly income in Kenya at Sh12,200,

according to UK broadcaster BBC. With 3G promising to be faster than Broadband, a number of consumers stand to benefit from lower prices as rivalry intensifies among service providers.

Ghossein said the company was laying down fibre optic cables across the country in preparation for the launch of Internet connectivity via optional fibre networks.

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GOtv has announced the launch of the ‘GOcard’, a device that can be fitted into a digital TV. The gadget enables a set to access the service provider’s channels. As the deadline for digital migration inches closer, anyone with a TV set is required to either buy a set top box or digital decoder to access channels once the analogue system is shut down on September 2014.

Digital TV brings with it a host of new features, including access to more channels and improved quality for pictures and sound.

“A weaker digital signal is still much better than a

weak analogue signal,” says GOtv. The provider says the GOcard, a type of wireless decoder, is available from all leading electronic retailers in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. It will cost Sh3,499 and includes a two-month ‘GOtv Plus’ subscription and external antenna. The card will give users access to more than 30 channels.

“Our philosophy is to remain innovative in order to continue to deliver the best possible digital TV to Kenyans and to keep them at the cutting edge of the move to digital television,” said General Manager Felix Kyengo.

SRC urged to hike civil servants’ pay State officers and civil servants are likely to get a salary increase following the recommendations of a public forum on the government wage bill. The forum has urged the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to review salaries of civil servants to ensure they match the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The GDP is a unit used to measure the health of a country’s economy.

Kenya’s is likely to grow 5.8 per cent in 2014, the Ministry of Finance says. While this is good for the economy, the wage bill is much higher.

Speaking during the forum in Nairobi, Institute of Economic Affair (IEA) Programme Officer David Owiro said there is need for SRC to review the salaries of state officers and civil servants. “Kenya’s wage bill is higher compared to the GDP something which has worsened its economic productivity,” he said.

Coca Cola’s global market sales slide

real medicine: A worker in the pharmaceutical industry packaging tablets. The sector has the potential to create over 1,000 jobs annually.

Drugs sector’s potential to boost jobs for the youth

The industry has potential to provide employment to hundreds of Kenyans who are yearning to enter the job market. Medical research company, IMS Health says as the largest producer of pharmaceutical products in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region, Kenya can create over 1,000 jobs in the sector annually.

In 2008, the industry employed 3,389 people. “If the industry utilized to full capacity and instituted two shifts per

day, this will boost wage employment by over 30 per cent,” says United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDP).

The pharmaceutical sector comprises more than 35 companies that collectively employ over 2,000 people. More than 65 per cent of the workers are in direct production. Pharmaceutical firm Laboratory & Allied, one of the latest companies to join the market, created 180 jobs by setting up a processing plant in the region.

“The number of companies engaged in manufacturing and distribution of drugs in Kenya will continue to expand, driven

by Government efforts to promote local and foreign investment,” says the survey.

The research shows that to improve the industry, the sector will have to train more university graduates eyeing entry into the field. “If the sector is to become a significant player, firms must make significant investment in plant and equipment and personnel,” UNDP says.

Coca-Cola’s world sales have for the first time in 15 years slumped.

The Atlanta- based company said the carbonated drinks sales had fallen by 1 per cent in the first quarter of the year. The fall has resulted to a profits drop by almost 8 per cent.

In UK the sales dropped by more than 10 per cent and in the rest of Europe, the sales were down by 5 percent.

The world’s largest beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola said it would increase its global marketing budget this year by more than 10 percent to Ksh 347 billion in a bid to boost demand.

Net income for the first quarter of the year fell from

Ksh 153 billion to Ksh 141 billion from the same period one year ago.

The drop in sales can be attributed to the pressure that fizzy drinks manufacturers have got from doctors, who claim that the drinks, which have sugar content, lead to obesity.

Despite this, their demand for non-carbonated drinks like juices, ready-to dink teas, sport drinks and energy drinks is increased with an overall global sale rise of 2%. “Our growth momentum is steadily improving in line with our expectations. We are gaining global volume and value share in non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages,” said Coca-Cola Chief Executive Muhtar Kent.

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business101 Importing goods at the port no longer a hassle

CHEMICALS: Packets of bleaching creams. Tonnes of similar products are finding their way into the Kenyan market and are being sold on Nairobi’s back alleys.

Bleaching creams still in the market The streets of River Road are littered with conmen. Every one of them is desperate to make an extra shilling. Many people often fall prey to these vultures. Gladys Kositanyi, a self-proclaimed cosmetics salesgirl, claims that her products can work miracles for those willing to loosen their pockets. “Mafuta ya uso, madam?” she asks as a young woman hesitantly walks past her. When asked how her magic works, Kositanyi claims that her products can lighten the

darkest of complexions. She motions towards a beautiful girl who is seated on a Volkswagen. She flashes an immaculate smile as passers-by ogle at her.

The parking lot outside Mombasa Rest House is a nesting ground for women who claim to have the cure for flat buttocks. Gideon Osolo, an M-PESA agent, claims that these women purchase bleaching creams and mix them with other cosmetics. Mr. Osolo, who has been working at his stall for the past two years,

says that the government banned bleaching creams because of their poisonous mercury content. As a result, the women who sell these products often repackage the original creams in new containers. Some products are even sold in the form of pills. Kositanyi says that her cream is ten times more potent than the original. Her bulging posterior and her glowing complexion serve as a testimony to her products’ effectiveness. When asked about the possible side effects of her

products, Miss Kositanyi acts elusive. Her colleagues are adamant concerning the effectiveness of their ware.

The Kenya Anti-Counterfeit Agency recently confiscated a bootleg supply of beauty soaps and products worth over Sh14 million. These items, among other illegal products that make their way into the streets, are said to contain harmful substances like mercury iodide. The Agency has warned consumers to only buy respected brands from licensed distributors.

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Importing goods at the port no longer a hassle.

Kenyans import over Sh1 trillion worth of goods every year, according to the latest report by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). A number of small scale importers note that the goods they receive are either cheaper to import or not available in the country. From vehicles to clothes, supplies and electronics, consumers have taken it upon themselves to bring in whatever they can afford.

The government has also made plans to reduce the time it takes for imported goods to be released from the country’s port, a problem that has raised concerns in the past. The time to clear goods at the port had reduced from 7 to 6 days, an indication that the measures put in place were effective, said Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director, Gichiri

Ndua.

To import any commodity into Kenya, one has to consult a clearing agent.

The agent will then process a set of import documents on their behalf through Kenya Customs, the government body that deals with import and export services.

The agent uses an electronic platform known as on the Simba 2005 system and clear the goods on a person’s behalf.

There is an import fee of 2.25 per cent of the cost of importing the goods with a minimum fee Sh5,000.

This importation fee pays for the cost, insurance and freight (CIF) charges used to bring the vehicle into the country.

Kenya Customs charges special fees, depending on the value or the type of the item. Sugar, for instance, comes with an special charge of 7 per cent of its CIF value.

infrastructure Southern bypass to ease Mombasa Road traffic Mombasa Road commuters will soon be able to save close to an hour that would otherwise be wasted stuck in traffic. According to the Ministry of Transport, an ongoing construction project on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass will ease conjestion by reducing the frequency of traffic jams on the highway.

“If completed effectively, the bypass will offload a significant portion of traffic from Mombasa road which is usually congested throughout the day, leading to massive economic losses in terms of fuel and time wastage,” said construction analyst, Yarinka Lukiza. “On average, motorists and passengers can spend between 30 minutes to one hour on Mombasa road,

stuck in immovable traffic.”

Nairobi is home to Africa’s most rampant traffic jams, according to a recent global report on city commutes.

The survey indicates that city residents can spend up to 2 hours covering a distance that would otherwise take 15 minutes in free flowing traffic.

The new bypass will be built as a dual carriageway from Mombasa Road and will be linked to the Kabete-Limuru Road at Kikuyu town, according to Infrastructure Principal Secretary, John Mosonik. “The development of urban roads, especially in Nairobi is crucial in ensuring there is minimal congestion for vehicular traffic,” he said Musonik.

Cobbler making a decent living mending old dirty shoes Johnson Wambua runs his business under a makeshift iron sheet canopy. He sits next to a lady who sells smoked fish and a fruit vendor. He works six days a week, from Monday to Friday, mending shoes.

Armed with what appears to be a fish-hook needle, a ball

of brown thread and bottle of wood glue, Wambua appears to have mastered his craft.

Within minutes of engaging in a friendly conversation, he is done repairing a torn up slipper. Even as he sets it down, a pair of freshly-glued men’s leather shoes is drying in the corner. At any given

time, he has a large plastic bag filled with sandals, boots, heels and slippers.

He has a second smaller bag, filled with khat, which he chews ferociously as he threads his clients’ footwear.

His customers come from apartments and residential areas all across the area.

Known for its affluent residents, Kileleshwa is the perfect place to set up shop. . He is one of two cobblers, situated along Nyeri Road, Kileleshwa, two matatu rides away from the nearest competition in Kawangware.

Wambua gets three to four customers a day, who, he

says, bring in about Sh100 per head. “One sole is one hundred,” he explains.

“Stitching is 30 bob. Sole replacement is two hundred for one shoe.” He also sells laces for Sh50 a piece. On a good day, he makes Sh1,000 and every month he rakes in no less than Sh20,000. Having

worked as a cobbler for over 3 years, Wambua has found that he can set his prices as high as his customers will allow. A spot check of Kawangware cobblers reveals that other repairmen charge a quarter of what he does. Sole repairs cost between Sh30 and Sh50.

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The book begins in 1975 when Joan, a US ballet dancer, helps a talented Russian ballet star Arslan Rusakov defect. They soon start dating and a passionate love affair blossoms. The affair soon turns sour.

After the relationship withers, Joan starts mapping out a new life for herself. She quits ballet and marries a former boyfriend. In a twist of events, she shows up pregnant on her wedding day.

Together with the husband and son, they move out to California. Her son, Henry, shows interest in ballet. Joan

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once more finds herself drawn to ballet.

Her son soon finds himself performing on the same stage as his biological father.

Meet Nancie, the award winning fashion blogger Nancie Mwai is an award winning fashion blogger.

Her Fashion Notebook has earned awards for the best fashion blog at the Bloggers Association of Kenya awards two years in a row. The blog has been nominated again this year in the

best fashion category and the best Kenyan blog of the year.

Nancie, a fashion addict, holds a degree in International Business Administration (marketing) from US International University, in Nairobi.

She started blogging

in April 2010 when she realised that there were no fashion bloggers in the country.

She highlights distinctive styles, and teaches ladies on how to best dress themselves.

Available on the blog are tutorials on make-up

and reports of what she wears every day.

The Fashion Notebook was named by The Guardian, UK, as one of the top 10 African fashion blogs.

Nancie hopes to inspire the youth to be more creative with fashion.

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A woman’s handbag is a statement of style

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DIFFERENT PACKAGES: Each kind of bag has it’s own function and occasion.

It is often said a woman’s handbag is like an extra limb.

You will rarely spot a modern woman anywhere without her treasured bag. For some, it means security and without it, they feel bare, almost naked. For others, the handbag speaks volumes about the carrier.

Here is a quick guide on what each bag is meant for.

Tote It is a large handbag and is open at the top. It has a centered handle at the top of each side.

Corset piercings, the painful quest for beauty Body piercing lovers are constantly looking for ways of uniquely expressing themselves. This has led to the rise of many forms of extreme piercing, among them Corset piercing.

Corset piercings are two parallel rows of piercings that are connected with a string or ribbon in a criss-cross pattern or any other pattern made to resemble an actual

corset. The number of holes and the distance between them is a left to the personal choice.

The procedure is usually done on the back but it can also be done on the thighs, arms, neck, on the chest and on the sides of the ribs.

A tong is used to hold the part of the skin on which the piercing is to be done. The piercer then punctures through it using dermal anchors

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Step out in 56 Authentique suits

56 Authentique is a fashion house that has saved many a men the hassle of finding a perfect suit.

Owned by 24 year-old Mike Olulo, 56 Authentique offers suits for all occasions, serving both men and women.

The label’s suits are available in bold colours-colours which traditional suit-makers tend to shy away from.

“I was inspired to make suits of different colours like pink that men can wear without others thinking they are old fashioned,” said Olulo.

His preferred material

His clients play an active role in the design process, recommending custom features they would like incorporated into their suits.

The quality of his work speaks for itself and among his high-profile clients are: musicians Collo, Frasha, Gabu, comedian Jalango and DJ Joe Mfalme.

He is currently working on his first full collection, which he says is in the final stages of production.

and inserts metal rings. A ribbon is then laced through the rings and tied completing the process.

The procedure comes with a horde of medical risks. One’s body can reject the rings, which can lead bacterial infections and bad scarring.

Many piercers advice people to get them just temporarily because they take long to heal or may never heal due to everyday movement.

It is perfect for casual occasions such as travelling or going for picnics and is ideal for mothers who must carry many things for children as they travel.

The Clutch The small bag is usually adorned with sparkly stones for dramatic looks. Clutch bags are ideal for evening parties, dinners and clubbing. It is meant for putting a few choice items such as the cellphone, lip gloss, keys and your cash.

The Satchel The stylish bag has acres of space and is ideal for the working woman. It can accommodate all the things a woman needs to carry for the office such as planners and laptops.

The Sling purse This is a bag specially made for casual occasions/day. It is perfect for those that are running chores because they will have the freedom of their hands as the sling can be carried across the body.

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How to spot fake converse shoes 1. On the original converse shoes, the logo is clearly written and has a star. On the fake ones, the writing is blur and has weird drawings on it.

2. The Registered Trademark- most original converse shoes will not have the trademark. They stopped using the trademark after 2008 because they went international.

3. The inner sole- the feel of the original converse shoes interior is like no other.

They are comfortable and soft on the inside. The logo is also inscribed in it in bold colour.

4. The Sole- on the outside edge of an original converse shoe, there is a small circular indentation in between two of the raised treads. The fake ones do not have the circular indentation.

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Jack Bwali is a chef at ORO Restaurant along State House Crescent, in Nairobi. He draws maximum satisfaction from his sweetheart job: Cooking. Mr Bwali spoke to XNewS about working in the kitchen.

You want a job in tourism sector? Get BSc in hospitality The Kenyan economy relies heavily on tourism. The sector rides on the hospitality industry to win and maintain a steady flow of local and foreign tourists. A degree in hospitality helps widen the scope for job opportunities.

Course Category: Bachelor of Science duration: Four academic years Colleges: Strathmore University specialisation: Hospitality and Management, Tourism Management admission: Minimum KCSE grade of C+ with a C in Maths and English; Or Minimum of 2 principal passes and one subsidiary

pass in KACE with credit pass in Maths and English Once you secure admission, you are advised on the total fees for the four years.

Cost: On average, the course consts Sh133,400 per year, totalling Sh533, 600 for the degree.

Opportunities: There are are many areas in the hospitality industry, where one can fit in.

Big hotels, restaurants and resorts hire individuals with this qualification. Holders can also start private businesses or be join the government under the ministry of tourism.

Tours and travel companies are also constantly on the hunt for qualified professionals.

Q: what does being a chef entail?

A: Being a chef involves creating masterpieces with food but there is a managerial aspect to it. A chef is in charge of the kitchen and the team. Being a chef also involves character.

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

A: It depends on the day and the amount of work involved.

Sometimes you can work for eight or 12hour shifts.

Q: How much do you earn?

A: I earn somewhere between Sh40,00060,000 per month.

Q: what qualifications do you need?

A: You have to go to a culinary school. It also depends on where you iew with xneWs. ev int e th g rin Bwali du the CheF: Jack work, like

if you work at a restaurant with specific cuisines from around the world, you have to learn how to prepare them.

Q: was this your dream career?

A: When I was younger, I wanted to be a pilot but things change as you become older. I’ve always loved cooking though it has been my passion for as long as I can remember. So yes it was my dream career.

Q: Does your job interfere with your social life?

A: It does at some point. Once you start working your social life changes. With the hours I am at work, I have little time to meet people because I’m always tired.

Q: Best part of your job?

A: When I make a work of art and the plate looks like a Picasso. Also when the server comes back with positive reviews from the customer.

Q: worst part of your job?

A: I would say not having a good team to work with in the kitchen. Team work and good communication is important for a kitchen to run smoothly.

Q: Your favourite dish to prepare?

A: It’s hard to choose but I tend to lean more towards French Cuisine.

Q: Advice for upcoming chefs?

A: Work hard and have your own style.

Keep abreast with new dishes and learn how to make dishes that give you an edge.

Firms pay dearly for experts Kenyan companies are paying dearly to retain a few available experts for specialised services.

The Human Capital Report, 2014, says the few specialised workers are prone to ‘poaching’ because of the talent.

Deloitte & Touche Ltd’s Consulting Director Kimani Njoroge says the phenomenon has compelled organisations to part with hefty salaries for the workers or lose them to competitors who are ready to pay higher for the services.

“There are few people to provide services in senior management, leading to a high demand that has made retaining the few available expensive for the business,” he says.

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The research linked lack of specialised workforce to failure to have relevant skills to handle specific duties.

“In previous surveys, we found that there is a mismatch between what workers needs and what employers think they should provide to the workforce,” Njoroge says.

The report recommends organisations to train other workers on the specialised fields to increase their knowledge base through in-service trainings.

This will make organisations avoid incurring expenses in retaining talents or hiring others to replace those who have exited, while relying on one person “to roll the machine.”

ULtIMate OBJeCtIVe: students at past graduation ceremony.

expert hands : engineers on site. Kenyan companies are paying dearly to retain few available experts in employment.

Virtual varsity heals Africa’s thirst for learning The African Virtual University (AVU) is a fresh frontier that unites lecturers in Africa as the continent seeks to meet the rising demand for education.

Although the university is purely online, it closely works with other African institutions in developing content and giving personalised learning in English, French and German languages.

Richard Rotich, AVU student,

says they access material by logging in. “Passwords give access to MyAVU classroom for online live lessons, interaction with lecturers, classmates and seek help,” he says. Degrees are offered in biology, chemistry, distance and e-learning, ICT basic skills and ICT and integration in education.

Other courses include mathematics, physics, teacher education , renewable

energy and food security.

The degrees are taught online blended with face-to-face modes.

“Online courses are delivered via virtual classrooms where lecturers simultaneously interact with us through video links, voice, live presentation and sometimes live texting,” says Rotich.

The student says the blended mode involves online and live interaction which are

facilitated by partner universities to meet the laboratory and practical needs of the students. He says Kenyatta University and University of Nairobi are partners in the practical lessons. Face-to-face interaction is available for courses that rely on one-onone interaction with instructors. The university offers scholarships to poor students based on merit, gender and availability.

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The week has been a slow one for many but we are already on the descent. Enjoy your Easter Friday at Imax 20th Century, Fox Cineplex Sarit Centre and Century Cinemax Junction cinemas as you sign in for the extended weekend.

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Bhoothnath Returns (2014, India )

Bhoothnath Returns takes Bhoothnath’s story forward. As he returns to ‘Bhoot World’ he is greeted with taunts and condemnation from other ghosts.

Fox Cineplex Sarit Centre: 6:05 pm

God’s Not Dead (2014, USA) College student Josh Wheaton’s faith is challenged by his philosophy professor, who believes God does not exist.

Century Cinemax Junction: 6:50pm

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.

Imax 8:50pm Century Cinemax Junction: 9:40pm

Rio 2 (2014)

It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they’re hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.

Century Cinemax Junction: 7:10 pm

It is ‘ready to go’ for Zanzibar Film Festival big event: Attendants at the Zanzibar International film festival. This year’s edition will take place from June 14 to 24.

Preparations are at a peak for the 17th edition of the annual Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) popularly known as the 17th, which is scheduled to take place from June 14 to 24.

ZIFF Director, Prof Martin Mhando confirmed that the award winning film Mandela: A long walk to Freedom directed by Justin Chadwick

starring Idris Elba and Naomie Harris will headline the event Even as plans are underway to lock in a Chief Guest, other aspects of the festival are slowly falling into place as key stars from the Mandela film have confirmed attendance.

These include Tony Kgoroge, who stars as Walter Sisulu, Riaad Moosa who plays Ahmed Kathrada and

Terry Pheto who features as Mandela’s first wife, Evelyn Mase .

Notable new attractions to the festival include the presence of a whirling dervish dance group from Egypt. This trancelike dance with its origins in Sufism recognizes the place of Islam with its focus on tolerance, worship of God, community development, and personal

development through self-discipline and responsibility.

Other performance groups from India and the Seychelles are also being considered.

The festival, sponsored by pay TV broadcaster Zuku, will also feature workshops to be run in collaboration with the College of New Jersey, USA.

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Sport Man United yet to make Kross offer English giants Manchester United are yet to make an offer for Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, his agent has said.

Recent reports have suggested the Red Devils have offered the German international 16 million euros in annual salary should he agree to a transfer at the end of the current campaign.

Agent Volker Struth has, however, denied that such an offer has been made.

He instead stands firm that Kroos will remain at the Allianz Arena until the end of next season to see out his contract.

“There has not been any official contract offer (from Manchester United),” said Struth.

“And there is absolutely no need to table an official bid either because Toni will stay with Bayern Munich at least until 2015.”

The 24-year-old has one year left on his deal with Bayern and could leave as a free agent should a new deal not be agreed by January 2015.

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Liverpool, Arsenal eye Kenyan sensation

Liverpool are reportedly watching teenager Divock Origi, currently signed at Lille. The Kenyan born striker has also aroused interest from Arsenal.

Origi, 18, has scored five goals in France this season and has been approached for a place in the Kenyan national teaml, Harambee Stars.

“We have approached the player on a number of occasions. Our desire is to have him play for us and hopefully he will do so soon,” said Football Kenya Federation president Sam Nyamweya.

“He is one of the hottest young talents in Europe and the nation needs him as we build a team that seeks to be in the 2018 World Cup

in Moscow,” Nyamweya said.

“As a federation we have the obligation to try harder to convince him to play for us. The number of Kenyans playing in major leagues is growing and that means our football is scaling higher,” he said.

Origi is son to first Kenyan striker to ever play in European circuit, Mike Origi Okoth.

Okoth played for Harambee Stars and several clubs in the Belgium league, including Oostende, Harelbeke and Genk.

The younger Origi, now a Belgian citizen, has been drafted in the Belgium under 21 side.

HOT CAKE: Divock Origi has attracted the interest of English Premier League sides Arsenal and Liverpool.

Kiplagat satisfied with second place finish London Marathon silver medallist Florence Kiplagat is fine with her second place finish in the London marathon.

The two-time Berlin winner, and world half marathon record holder, clocked 2:20:24 to touch the tape behind winner Edna Kiplagat, who was four seconds ahead.

Florence says she lost to a stronger rival. She also said she made remarkable performance but hailed the strength of her opponent.

“Sunday was a good race. I’m very happy about my position and my time. We did not want a situation where somebody from another country came between us because we are proud of each other,” she said.

“Running marathons is something different and calls for a lot of tactics. (I’m) glad we did run well to take the two first position,” she said.

“It was difficult for the immediate champion Priscah Jeptoo who couldn’t finish due to a knee injury. We had to win it for her, Ethiopian Tirunesh Dibaba did push us hard,” she says.

“We did not want a situation where somebody from another country came between us because we are proud of each other. Priscah was injured and she had to stop so we continued with Edna,” she says.

The defending champion was forced out with a knee injury at the 30th kilometre mark and is in Italy for treatment.

Number two: Florence Kiplangat comes in behind compatriot Edna Kiplangat at the finish line of the London Marathon.

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brookside boys: Thika united players celebrate a goal against Tusker FC. head Coach John kamau (inset) says they intend to remain among the top teams until the end.

Kamau plots Gor downfall in Top 8

Thika United coach John Kamau is predicting a tough encounter when they meet Gor Mahia in a Kenyan Premier League-Top Eight tournament match at Machakos Municipal Stadium on Sunday. Kamau is confident his players have the stamina to bundle out the Kenyan champions having beaten

them in last year’s semi-finals. “We are going for a win,” said the tactician.

“My players are ready to face Gor in what looks like a difficult encounter, a place in the last four is what we are targeting,” said Kamau.

The coach said he is not shaken by Gor’s heavy fanbase.

“Thika has played them in

such situations before. To us this will just be another match, where we have to give our all. We lost in the finals last year, why not win this edition?” pondered Kamau.

In the 2014 league season Kamau is targeting a good run while saying a strong finish is what he is looking forward to. “Thika is known

to get out of the blocks first and then flattering on the way. We are working on our endurance this season, so that we last the distance,” he said.

The winner from the match will join AFC Leopards and defending champions Tusker FC who bundled out Bandari and Sofapaka FC respectively two weeks ago.

Pipeline going for victory, says coach

huddle up: pipeline players in a past match. The team is in Tunisia for the Club Championships.

Kenya pipeline coach Japheth Munala is confident his team will perform well in the 2014 Africa Women Volleyball Club Championships running between April 17 and 28 in Carthage, Tunisia. The team was boosted by the arrival of left attacker Gaudencia Makokha and centre Leonida Kasaya, who were signed from Nairobi Water.

“Pipeline is going for glory. We want to end the near decade lack of continental titles and in this one, we are set to give our all, said the coach. “The new players are looking forward to their first continental experience. We

have tested them and they are really good, said the coach.

Kasaya will team up with another towering international Ruth Jepng’etich and Trica Atuko at central attack, with Mildred Odwako serving as the main player at libero position. Youngster Monica will help Odwako.

Esther Wangechi, Violet Makuto, and Egley Kulova will anchor Pipeline’s right attack. Makokha will join Agripina Kundu in Pipeline’s left attack.

Last on the team will be former Nairobi Water setter Rose Magoi, who will assist experienced Janeth Wacu.

Copa star Lloyd Kim rewarded with Brazil trip Coca-Cola through its flagship grassroots youth football tournament, COPA Coca-Cola, will send JMJ Academy’s Lloyd Kim to Brazil on a oneweek camp.

Kim, who captained JMJ to the national finals title last year and also captained the Kenyan team in their exploits at the international camp in South Africa, will join over 100 (12 from Africa) other young players in Brazil for a soccer camp. The young players will get top-notch coaching at the camp.

They will also attend the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and watch the opening match between hosts Brazil and Croatia live.

“Lloyd demonstrated leadership and maturity beyond his years during last year’s tournament,” said Coca-Cola’s General Manager for East Africa, Peter Njonjo. “He was the calm voice in the dressing room and the astute player on the pitch. He showed us all that we can lead at any age and stage for as long we give the task at hand our best and our all. We are honoured to reward him in this way,” he remarked Meanwhile the beverage has officially kicked off its FIFA World Cup 2014 campaign, with a series of exciting activations for football fans in a bid to make this year’s World Cup, ‘Everybody’s Cup’.

The highlights will, among others, include a Happiness Flag activation where the company will run an online promotion asking football fans across the globe to send their pictures for compilation and printing on a huge ‘Happiness’ flag.

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Floyd selects Maidana to fight him

NOMINATED: Marcos Maidana takes out Adrien Brone. Mayweather says he wants Maidana to fight him, not Amir Khan.

Federer enters Monte Carlo’s third round 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer cruised into the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters after beating veteran Radek Stepanek 6-1, 6-2 in 52 minutes on Wednesday.

Federer, returning to the tournament for the first time since 2011, was in ruthless mood as he raced to 5-0 in 17 minutes. The 17-time Grand Slam champion improved his record against the 35-year-old Stepanek to 14-2. The Czech has not beaten Federer in six years.

The fourth-seeded Federer next plays another Czech, Lukas Rosol, who beat Frenchman Michael

Llodra 6-4, 6-4.

“I was in great mood today, returning to Monte Carlo after a long absence is special too, I have un finished business here,” said the former world No.1.

Federer has never won Monte Carlo, losing in three straight finals to Rafael Nadal from 2006-08.

Stepanek made a terrible hash of a routine volley at the net as Federer pulled back to deuce in the opening game of the second set. He then broke Stepanek with a forehand pass down the line, before clinching his service game with an athletic overhead backhand smash at the net.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said it many times — he has earned the right to pick his opponent and where he wants to fight.

Mayweather was explaining why Marcos Maidana is his opponent instead of Amir Khan on May 3 welterweight title fight.at the MGM Grand Garden.

“He’s a tough fighter; he brings it,” Mayweather said of Maidana (35-3, 31 knockouts). “Against Adrien Broner, Maidana went out there and looked tremendous.

Look at Maidana’s last four fights compared to Khan’s last four fights. Maidana’s got three knockouts and four wins. He’s the better fighter.”

Mayweather (45-0, 26 KOs) said if Khan has a problem with that, so be it.

“For the record, Floyd Mayweather is scared of no one,” Mayweather said. “I don’t duck anyone. I pick and choose who I want to fight. Nobody forces anyone to

watch.”

Maidana,beat Broner by unanimous decision in San Antonio on Dec. 14 to win the World Boxing Association welterweight title. But he’ll have to be even better to beat Mayweather, boxing’s pound-for-pound king and the World Boxing Council champion at 147 pounds.

Tickets for the fight went on sale immediately after the fight was made official, and within two hours 14,700 of the available 16,000 were gone. Richard Sturm, president of sports and entertainment for MGM Resorts International, said Mayweather’s star power has a major impact in the Las Vegas Valley.

The fight will be his first since he won a majority decision over Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14 at the Grand Garden.

“I was shocked when I went to the gym and saw how sharp I was,” Mayweather said.

Filthy rich City players are best paid in global sport

Well-paid: Manchester City gives its players hefty salaries.

An astounding survey has revealed that Manchester City pay an average annual wage Sh 640,440,000 to its first-team players, which works out as Sh 12,318,360 653 per week.

Manchester City is one of 76 clubs being investigated by Uefa over a possible breach of its Financial Fair Play rule. A decision is expected in the coming days.

Six of the top 10 in the list are football clubs, with baseball (two) and basketball (two) also represented.

Premier League clubs Manchester United (8), Chelsea (10), Arsenal (11) and Liverpool (20) are all in the top 20.

Manchester City, purchased by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, are reported to pay their players more than Major League Baseball teams New York Yankees and LA Dodgers, who are second and third in the survey.

Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona take the next two spots. The La Liga clubs, both pay their first-team players an average of more than Sh 588,000,000 a year.

Premier League champions United have an average wage of Sh 519,840,000 while current league leaders Liverpool award Sh 408,000,000 per year.

Nakuru eye pool win in Top Fry Great Rift 10s Hosts Nakuru Rugby are eyeing victory in the 2014 Top Fry Great Rift 10s which takes place on 19-20 April at the Nakuru Athletic Club.

Coach Dominique Habimana remains positive his players will deliver during the tournament set to go down during Easter holiday.

“We are in a relatively easy group.

That will, however, not make us

fully apply ourselves,” said the coach, who guided the team to the lift the Enterprise Cup a fortnight ago.

Nakuru are in Pool F where they are joined by Blak Blad, Technical University of Kenya and Thika RFC. Champions KCB are in Pool A with Egerton, Comras and

Bungoma. Pool B consists of last year’s runners-up Mean Machine, Mwamba, Multimedia and KCB. Homeboyz RFC are top seeds in Pool C which comprises Western Bulls, Masaku and University of Eldoret.

Pool D consists of Resolution Impala Saracens, Strathmore Leos, Kabras Sugar and Moi University.

Pool E has Lunch Bar Quins, Eldoret RFC, Catholic and Stormers, while Pool F has hosts Top Fry Nakuru, Blak Blad, Technical University of Kenya and Thika RFC. The 24 teams will be reseeded at the close of the round robin play on Saturday 19 April with the top eight sailing to cup quarters.

Pool A: KCB, Egerton, Comras, Bungoma Pool B: Mean Machine, Mwamba, Multimedia, KCA Pool C: Homeboyz, Western Bulls, Masaku, University of Eldoret Pool D: Resolution Impala Saracens, Strathmore Leos, Kabras Sugar, Moi University Pool E: Lunch Bar Quins, Eldoret RFC, Catholic, Stormers Pool F: Top Fry Nakuru, Blak Blad, Technical University of Kenya, Thika RFC

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Allan’s 404 set for Concours THURSday, April 17, 2014

Arusha based motoring enthusiast Tor Allan has registered his 1966 Peugeot 404 for Concours d’Elegance.

The event will be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on Sunday September 28.

Last year Allan was placed second in the up to 1700cc touring car class and also took home the prize for the most successful competitor from Tanzania. For many spectators, Allan’s Peugeot 404 evoked memories of the successes achieved in bygone East Africa Safari Rallies, which followed a marathon route through Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The latest entries on the list include a 1951 Bentley limousine of Roger Tanner, which will be making a first appearance at the Nairobi Racecourse. The Bentley has been listed in the class for over 4,000 cc touring cars which is expected to feature several Jaguar and Mercedes machines.

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Joe Muchiri@JoeWMuchiri: “If all the teams lose their games from no. 1 to 3 #TheArsenal could win the league Anyway that’s an invalid dream” Gary Lineker ‫@‏‬GaryLineker “Only in the Premier League could the team at the very bottom, possibly scupper a team’s title aspirations.”

LoudManWithOpinion ‫@‏‬gitweeta “Everton have no place in the UCL. Cant imagine an Everton v Barca game. Thats like those World Cup group games. Sijui Germany v. Uganda”

vintage: Tor Allan’s Peugeot 404 during last years edition of the Concours d’Elegance. The car has been registered for this year’s event

judging line will be the 1967 MGB GT sports coupe of Roger Steadman, who has been a strong supporter of the Concours for several years. Among the regulars

are Shailesh Chandaria, with a 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Peter Wanday in his BMW 320 which was made in 1980. A Mercedes Benz 190 SL sports car being

prepared by DT Dobie will contest the over 1600cc sports car class. This iconic Mercedes will pull the crowds to the Total Quartz inspection ramp and the main

Racecourse grandstands.

Lucy Mungai, the Concours Secretary has also confirmed receiving eight entries from the Uganda Bikers Association.

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