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Be warned: An insulting SMS will land you in jail Sharon Mazini, a 25-year old student, found herself in trouble this year with the law.

In what she terms as an “unexpected circumstance,” she was arguing with a former ex-boyfriend through SMS when, in a burst of anger, she told him he looks like a witch doctor.

“Once I told him that, he did not reply and I thought I had won the argument,” she says.

“He was so offended that he reported me to the police,” she says.

The Kenya Communication and

Information Act 1998 Section 29 (a) stipulates that anyone who sends a message that is grossly offensive or of indecent, obscene or menacing nature will be charged in court. If someone sends a message that they know to be false for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another person will be liable on conviction to a fine up to Sh50, 000 or three months in prison or both.

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Sharon’s ex-lover took full advantage of the law and filed charges against her. Though this may sound like a petty issue, it is in accordance with the law. Nairobi CID boss Nicholas Kamwende says there is nothing like petty crime as police treat all crimes treated the same.

Some may argue that the law has been misused but he warns: “One cannot say the law is misused. As long as someone is offended, they are entitled to report it.”

After Sharon was asked to report to Central Police Station, she thought her former lover was trying to scare her to apologise and ignored the

message.

“The next day, I got a phone call from the same number telling me to either report to the station in peace or they come for me,” she says.

Once a case reaches the court of law, the content of the message will determine if it is offensive or obscene to the person to whom it was sent.

A perfect example is the case of the late Mutula Kilonzo. He received a death threat via text that was also offensive. Insults, sexual insinuations are considered as offensive.

Anything injurious to one’s character is what defines a message to be offensive or obscene. Sex texting between lovers may not necessarily

be considered offensive though as obscene as long as they are understood and accepted by parties.

The court will then either demand Sh50, 000 fine or a prison sentence with the guilty party likely to spend three months in prison or both.

Luckily for Sharon, the former friend dropped the charge before she was taken to court.

Police liaise with mobile phone service providers to collect relevant data. How is it determined that the sender has dispatched the text and not somebody else who might have been using the phone at the time, one might wonder. The subscriber will always be held responsible for

use of the line.

Regulation 14 of the Kenya Information and Communication Registration of Subscribers of Telecommunications Services Regulations 2012 places liability for activities using a subscriber’s subscription medium on the phone owner. The subscriber shall be liable for activities carried out using a subscription medium registered in the person’s name. That is unless they can prove that when the activities were being carried out, the subscriber was not in control of the phone.

The CID boss says most people who report such cases are mostly boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands or

wives, most of which are dropped after parties reconcile.

And the law is not another revenge tool for lovers. Last year, a 34-yearold woman was arraigned in court after sending another woman annoying messages. She was charged with improper use of her mobile phone and released on Sh50,000 cash bail. After failing to raise the amount, she was remanded in custody.

In case your fingers are tempted to send a rude message to a person who has pissed you off (such as work colleague, friend or spouse), think twice because the law may leave you worse than you already are.

NGO in fresh drive to boost condoms use The Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS), a Nairobi-based NGO, hopes to encourage condom use in Kenya in a new campaign that has been launched in new colourful wrappers.

Designs on the eye-catching wrappers are taken from paintings by Kenyan artist Michael Soi, an internationally recognised painter.

“Kenyan youth are dynamic and are therefore looking for something that is new and interesting.

They are tired of the same old boring condoms,” said Melanie Akoth, the Partnership Development Officer at CAFS. Soi describes his work as a mixture of pop-art and cartoon.

“Michael Soi is a painter and social commentator. I love to document the things that happen to people in Nairobi. So, a lot of what I do is basically stuff that revolves around politics, commercial sex workers and normal everyday life,” he said.

CAFS are looking for capital for the production of the first line of customised condoms to be distributed in the Kenyan market.

They are hoping to raise Sh850,000 by May 4, 2014 through crowd-funding platform Indiegogo.

COLOURFUL : An NGO, the Centre for African Family Studies has launched a programme seeking to enhance the uptake of condoms in colourful wrappers. Designs for the gadgets are taken from Kenyan artist Michael Soi.

Moi social media rumour dismissed On Friday evening, word broke out on social media that former Kenyan president Daniel Moi had passed on.

The rumour, which persisted for most of the day Saturday, had claimed that Moi had succumbed to cardiac arrest at the Aga Khan Hospital. The rumour mills claimed

alive and well: The social media rumour claiming former President Moi had passed on have been dismissed as ‘evil’.

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his body had been taken to the Lee Funeral home.

On Sunday morning, the country’s 89-year-old second president was spotted in public as he attended a Sunday service at AIC Kabarak chapel. His appearance touched off a sigh of relief as leaders described

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the rumour a disturbing.

State House Digital Team Director Dennis Itumbi asked Kenyans to use the social media wisely.

“Former President Moi is alive and well in Kabarak. Let us be responsible on social media,” Itumbi tweeted.

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I’m glad Madiba isn’t here to see this mess, says Tutu Retired archbishop Desmond Tutu says he is happy Nelson Mandela is dead - so he does not have to see what South Africa’s current leaders are doing to the country.

Since Jacob Zuma became president, Tutu has become increasingly critical of the African National Congress (ANC), which has held power in South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994 - first under the leadership of Mandela. “I didn’t think there would be a disillusionment so soon,” he told South Africa’s Sunday Times, before adding: “I’m glad that Madiba is dead.

I’m glad that most of these people are no longer alive to see this,” he said, referring to the slow pace of transformation. His comments came as South Africa celebrated Freedom Day (on Sunday April 27) - a commemoration of the country’s first post-apartheid elections, which happened 20 years ago today. Tutu, a close friend of Mandela and the de facto leader of the liberation movement in South Africa while Madiba was in prison, was left out of Mandela’s funeral programme by the ANC, and almost not invited at all. The former Archbishop has already made it clear he will not be voting for the ANC in South Africa’s elections next month - the first since Mandela’s death.

A judge in Egypt has sentenced 683 people - including Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie - to death in a mass trial, lawyers said today.

Mr Badie and the 682 other supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi faced charges relating to an attack on a police station last year.

The same court also reversed 492 death sentences out of 529 it passed in March, commutting most of the death sentences to life in prison.

The defendants sentenced on Monday were accused of involvement in the murder and attempted murder of policemen in the southern Minya province on August 14, the day police killed hundreds of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi’s supporters in clashes in Cairo.

Several female relatives waiting outside the courtroom fainted on hearing news of the verdict.

PATIENCE: Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu waits to speak during the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela, December 10, 2013.

UK scientists grow human skin in lab A team of UK scientists have grown a layer of human skin from stem cells. The researchers said the skin has a permeable barrier adding that it offers a cost-effective alternative to testing drugs and cosmetics.

“This is a new and suitable model that can be used for testing new drugs and cosmetics and can replace animal models,” said Dr Dusko Ilic from King’s College London.

Scientists have been able to grow epidermis from human skin cells removed by biopsy for several years, but the latest research goes a step further.

The research used reprogrammed skin cells - which offer a way to produce an unlimited supply of the main type of skin cell found in the epidermis.

They also grew the skin cells in a low humidity environment, which gave them a barrier like that of true skin.

“It is cheap, it is easy to scale up and it is reproducible.”

Lead researcher Dr Dusko Ilic, of King’s College London said.

Egpyt court sentences 683 to death

HOLY MEN Popes John Paul II and John XXIII were yesterday declared saints at an historic ceremony at the Vatican, presided over by Pope Francis.

Francis read the formal proclamation at what is known as the canonisation mass, which was also attended by former Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned last year. The historic event was widely referred to as “four popes Sunday” and is the first time that a living pope and a surviving former pope co-celebrated a mass.

“We declare and define blessed John XXIII and John Paul II to be saints and we enrol them among the saints, decreeing that they are to be venerated as such by the whole church,” Francis said in his formal proclamation in Latin. A container of blood from John Paul II and skin from John XXIII were placed near an altar in an event that brought together up to 1 million people who share in the Catholic faith.

It was one of the biggest crowds since John Paul II’s sainting ceremony in 2011.

IGAD plans summit on warring South Sudan Regional leaders are scheduled to meet in search of an end to the ongoing war is South Sudan.

Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Amina Abdalla said the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has organized a meeting to find a lasting

solution to the war in South Sudan.

She expressed shock that innocent civilians were still being butchered in the wolrd’s newest nation despite the warring factions having signed a ceasefire agreement.

She spoke at the opening ceremony of the Eighth Ses-

sion of Kenya Rwanda Joint Commission for Cooperation in Nairobi yesterday.

This came even as South Sudan President Salva Kiir blamed his countries woes on the coutries that helped the country fight for independence.

He said in Ethiopia during

The Tana High-Level Forum on security in Africa that countries that helped South Sudan gain independence from the north were unhappy at what he termed as non-compensation for their contributions.

He said the countries were eying South Sudan’s mineral

resources but have now decided to back rebels after they felt they were not adequately compensated.

Kiir’s remarks come amidrevelations that neighbouring countries are planning sanctions on Kiir’s government.

Kenya has more than 300 troops in South Sudan.

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Revenue body warns MCAs against sacking governors Planned impeachment motions against governors could derail development in counties, the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has warned. Speaking at Iten District Hospital in Elgeyo Marakwet County over the weekend, CRA Chairman Micah Cheserem asked County Assembly Members to seek alternative ways of resolving disputes, saying impeachment plans could derail projects. “Every family has issues and each time you quarrel with your wife or husband, it does not mean you divorce him or her,” Cheserem said. He expressed concern that the recent string of impeachment motions tabled in county assemblies will waste time for development.

“When will we settle down and start implementing the development agenda if every time there is a problem the first thing we think is about impeachment?” he asked.

The chairman asked Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to seek the intervention of his commission, Senate, Controller of Budget,

Anti-Corruption Commission of Kenya, among other bodies, in resolving grievances. He urged the media to shed light on achievements and failures of the devolved units to enhance accountability. Elgeyo Marakewt Senator Kipchumba Murkomen asked governors to adopt internal dispute resolution mechanisms, saying MCAs should only impeach the governors when it is justifiable.

A wave of motions by disgruntled MCAs have been tabled in various county governments against governors.

Embu Governor Martin Wambora was the first victim after accusations of financial impropriety. He was, however, reinstated by the High Court sitting in Nyeri before the county MCAs vowed to impeach him again.

Elgeyo Marakewet MCAs attempted to impeach Governor Alex Tolgos last week after accusing him of incompetence and nepotism.

In March, Kitui Governor Julius Malombe survived a motion seeking to remove him.

Suicide man kills girlfriend after dispute

Youth jobs top priority as Cabinet approves budget

A man killed his girlfriend before committing suicide in a domestic row at Luckysummer estate, in Nairobi.

John Odingo is alleged to have killed Joan Achieng on Sunday evening.

Witnesses said after killing his lover, Odongo committed suicide using a rope.

Police took the bodies to a local mortuary. The woman had been married to another man before she left him and started a love affair with Odingo.

Nairobi police boss Benson Kibue said a row broke out between the two before the man used crude weapons to hack the women on the head.

“It is unfortunate because both are dead and we cannot know the motive,” said Kibue.

Cases of domestic attacks are on the rise in the city with experts blaming poverty for the incidents.

Creation of more job opportunities for the youth could be realised in the next financial year after the Cabinet approved budget estimates for the 2014/2015 financial year. During a special sitting on Sunday, the Cabinet approved the estimates to beat the Wednesday deadline.

Robust transformation and transformation of the National Youth Service (NYS) and creation of youth employment initiatives are some of the biggest priorities approved that will cost Sh10 billion. Strategies to support leather and textile sectors, development of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and support to emerging new industries are expected to create more jobs at a cost of Sh5.5 billion. The cabinet said the measures are expected to reduce the cost of doing business. “The measures adopted by Cabinet

BIG SHOTS: Governors pose for a picture at a past funtion. Commission on Revenue Allocation has warned that impeachment of the county bosses may derail development projects.

seek to reduce overall cost of living, improve incomes by all Kenyans and drastically reduce poverty and unemployment, improve security and transform Kenya’s economy, competitiveness, image and standing in the community of nations,” said a statement from State House.

The government also prioritised roads, expansion of airports and port of Mombasa. Decongestion of Nairobi junctions and more rural access roads also featured prominently in a plan estimated to cost Sh51 billion. In the health sector, the leasing of medical equipment and facilities, measures to control malaria and vector borne diseases and the restructuring of NHIF at a cost of Sh5 billion are a top priority. Older persons are set to benefit from new estimates which seek to raise the number of pensioners to one million.

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Varsity fee review to go on, says Kaimenyi A review of the university fees will be carried out regardless of protests by students, Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has said.

Kaimenyi dismissed the students’ cry against planned increases in tuition fees saying such protests by students are normal.

The Commission for the University Regulation (CUE) early this month unveiled plans to review tuition fees for government sponsored students in a process expected to raise the charges for the first time since 1990.

“Such protests is normal and expected but the process will go on as had been planned,” he said.

He said a committee will be constitute to seek views on the matter and urged students to come forward and express their views to the committee.

The move targets government sponsored students but will also examine self-sponsored student’s fees which is said to be high.

According to the 2010 constitution on the education sector, a group of analysts led by Prof Douglas Odhiambo shows

that the ongoing funding for public universities is pegged on the number of learners enrolled. His findings for 2012 reveal that the Sh120, 000 per student was launched twenty years ago but the current student admission does not reflect the real admission costs per student by programme and level.

While the self-sponsored students pay the full fee cost, the regular students pay Sh30, 000 a year and are legible to access Helb loans and bursaries according to their level of need.

This plan is going to affect those who

will be enrolled after September. They are going to pay higher tuition fees compared to the annual Sh26, 000 that was introduced in 1995.

Consequently, lecturers will earn according to the courses they teach.

Those teaching medicine will be paid higher than those in the humanities and social sciences.

The fee hike is set to improve the state of teaching facilities in the institutions to cater for the increased number of enrolment from 62,677 students to 194,528 last year.

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Joy of Popes’ sainthood: The Catholic Church made history when it elevated two former Popes to sainthood yesterday at a colourful event that was also presided by two of their successors at the St. Peter’s Square, Rome.

The event was witnessed by thousands of people from all walks lof life. Pope Francis proclaimed his predeccessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints in front of more than half a million pilgrims...

Envoy called in, drug haul mystery deepens: The Australian High Commission in Nairobi was yesterday summoned over the seizure of Shs 23.2 billion heroin haul off the Kenyan Coast.

The meetinging between Foreign Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed and Mr Geoff Tooth took place as Kenyan authorities maintained they had been kept in the dark regarding the shipment...

Somalia protests arrests of diplomat: Somalia yesterday recalled Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur to protest the arrest of a senior embassy official in Nairobi in the ongoing swoop on illegal immigrants and some refugees. It termed a raid on its diplomatic mission as “barbaric, unacceptable and intolerable”. The consul, Siyad Mahmoud Shire, was arrested in his Hurlingham home on Friday and taken to the Kilimani police station where he was held...

A Sri Lankan Tamil Hindu devotee hanging from hooks inserted into his skin during a ceremony at a Hindu temple in Colombo on April 25, 2014.

Sri Lanka’s minority Tamils are mainly followers of Hinduism, in a country torn by ethnic strife.

Teen cancer patient better after ‘coughing up tumour’ A teenager suffering from terminal cancer, has seen his condition improve after “coughing up a tumour.”

Stephen Sutton, 19, is concentrating on raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust which has helped him throughout his battle with the colorectal cancer.

He has now breaken all records on the JustGiving charity site by raising almost £3 million

(Sh435 million). He has been updating people with his condition via his Facebook page Stephen’s Story. Last week, he revealed that time for him to die was around the corner but after posting what he thought was a “final thumbs up” his condition seems to have dramatically improved.

“This whole week has been pretty unbelievable and I can barely fully get my head round

everything that has gone on,” Stephen wrote on Sunday afternoon. He described how his coughing and shortness of breath became “incredibly severe”, until his coughing brought up a “solid object”.

“This morning I am relying on NO external oxygen to breathe at all and I’m feeling bloody fantastic,” he said. “The doctors have discussed what’s happened and the only plausible

conclusion is that I’ve literally coughed up a tumour.”

Stephen has consistently repeated that his condition is terminal, and said today that it is still a case of counting the days - adding that “at the moment the days just keep on coming!” Such is the support for Stephen online that his latest update has already been “liked” by more than 100,000 people. Cumberbatch and

fellow actor Simon Pegg have sent messages of encouragement via Twitter, urging people to donate to Stephen’s cause, and last night Simon Cowell pledged to make a “significant” contribution himself.

Stephen, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, said the reaction to his cause had confirmed his belief that people are “good” and called everyone’s response “heartwarming”.

Raila, Kidero allies clash over supremacy: Allies of Cord leader Raila Odinga and Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero faced off in chaotic confrontation over the weekend in Nyanza, as the political split pitting the two senior politicians, Siaya Senator James Orengo and Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo were forcely evicted from a funeral they were attending in Migori County when they tried to descredit Kidero and local governor Okoth Obado. In another funeral in Siaya County, Kidero ally, Dalmas Otieno was heckled...

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damaged: A damaged vehicle after an accident. A new draft law my force insurance companies to lower

Law may cut cost of insurance cover cost of services.

A new draft law may force insurance companies to lower cost of services by raising competition. Consumers may soon see a drop in costs of health, motor and life insurance if the proposal becomes a law, research group Africa Alliance has said.

The proposed Insurance Bill seeks to abolish a rule that forces general insurers to maintain minimum capital of Sh300 million. Life insurers are expected to maintain at least Sh150 million.

This, says Africa Alliance, has potential to lower barriers for companies that

want to provide services to Kenyans but can otherwise afford them.

Over 30 million Kenyans have no form of insurance cover. The services, which help users pay for medical care and vehicle accidents, among other expenses, have been beyond the reach of many since insurance policies have been viewed as too costly. Majority of the players only target customers who are formally employed.

The collapse of companies such as Concord, Blue Shield, and Standard Assurance which has eroded public

confidence in the sector. Low confidence has been cited as a factor behind the slow uptake of insurance products.

The Association of Kenya Insurers has assured the public that smaller companies will cater for their needs even without large sums of money needed to run the business.

“You will be well protected because your risk will be matched by shareholders’ capital which is your claim in case the company collapses,” said Chief Executive of the Association of Kenya Insurers, Tom Gichuhi.

Apple, Google settle Sh28b suit Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe, four of the biggest technology companies in the world, have agreed to pay $324 million (Sh28.1 billion) to 64,000 of their employees in order to settle a class action case.

The case alleged that the firms had agreed not to poach staff from each other, preventing workers from either side from getting better job offers.

Though the companies did not disclose the details of the settlement, the US lawsuit had claimed $3 billion (Sh260.5 billion) in damages on behalf of more than 64,000 workers at the four firms.

The employees settled for about a 10th of the $3 billion they planned to seek at a federal trial that was scheduled for May 27 in San Jose, California.

What they got instead, is

The National Association of Youth Enterprises will hold a summit and small business competition at KICC on May 30. The event will be held between 9:00an and 5:00pm and will involve business owners and would-be investors between ages 18 and 35 years. Entry is free but registration for participants will cost Sh500.

Winners will receive certificates. Applicants can send names, those of their business and constituency to emungai@smeikenya. org.

Free online class on how to make money Business guru Charles Edwards will hold free classes on how to make money online on May 2,

2014. The event will be held at Queensway house 2nd floor in Nairobi from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Participants will learn how to make steady income by building personal websites.

The course will also cover electronic commerce and affiliate marketing as a means of making money.

Participants are expected to arrive at least an hour before the event.

Light trade fair at KICC KICC will hold a trade fair for businesses that sell lighting equipment from May 2-4, 2014.

Participants will view latest lighting technology as industry players showcase products. The event will include interactive workshops and exhibitions.

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Why graduates spend 6 months looking for jobs About 35 per cent of young, unemployed graduates have been out of the job for six months or longer, says a study by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). While seven out of every 10 unemployed Kenyans are aged between 18 and 35 years, more than 500,000 new job seekers enter the market annually.

As competition increases among young job seekers, the average monthly salary stands at close to Sh12,000, says a survey by BBC. “An increasing number of young people have become discouraged and have left the labour market,” says ILO. “Long spells of unemployment and discouragement early on in a person’s career also damages long-term prospects as professional and social skills erode and valuable on-the-job experience is not built up.” At least half of the unemployed youth go into Jua Kali sector while the rest veer into agriculture and selfemployment.

settled: Google staff outside their office. Apple, Google and Adobe have agreed to pay Sh28.1billion to settle a staff ‘poaching’ suit.

equivalent to 0.4 per cent of the combined total revenue earned by the four companies in each of their most recent quarters.

If the companies had lost the case and damages were awarded, they could have

gotten up to $9billion (Sh781.6 billion) under US antitrust laws.

Intel Spokesperson, Chuck Mulloy said the firm denies any wrongdoing but chose to settle “to avoid the risks, burdens and uncertainties”

of the ongoing court case.

“We firmly believe that our recruiting policies have in no way diminished competition for talent in the marketplaces,’’ said Adobe in a statement. Google and Apple refused to comment.

Employers had been urged to set minimum wage at Sh13, 674 last year which is 14 per cent more than 2012. Another rise is expected May 1, 2014, a move that has been opposed by the Federation of Kenya Employers.

The World Bank estimates that about 800,000 Kenyans join the labour market each year but only 50,000 get professional jobs. Those who get white collar jobs may get modest pay increases if they stay on for six months.

However, salary increases of up to 10 per cent may come their way if they move jobs, says a recent salary and employment forecast.

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Maize farmer’s shift to dairy pays off Former maize farmer, Willy Kirwa had been working with middlemen for years, losing close to 20 per cent of his profits in the process.

With only one harvest per year, he would go for months without income and lose close to a quarter of what he made to brokers. The Uasin Gishu farmer decided to quite maize farming in 2007 for dairy farming and is now owns cattle valued at close to

Sh5,400,000. “I automatically knew that this was the way to go,” he recalls.

“I realized that the returns were quite impressive,” According to a survey by the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) an acre of maize in Kenya produces between Sh31,400 and Sh62,800 per year.

On the other hand, a high yielding dairy cow like the ones Kirwa owns can pro-

duce Sh36,000 worth of milk in a month.

“I wanted to try out something different,” Kirwa explains. By carefully selecting which cattle breeds to use, he has managed to secure 36 cows, each worth Sh150,000.

Kirwa took a Sh200,000 loan of in order to build structures for his cattle and pay for his other equipment.

He started off with 10 animals, all high breed cattle,

which would produce more milk than a lot of the cows in the market.

The move was expensive since the Holstein, Friesian and Ayrshire breeds he bought were going for up to three times the value of average cattle.

By 2009, he had paid off his first loan and managed to secure a second one of Sh1 million. “I used the money to purchase a milking machine

and to buy more high quality animals, he said. He then managed to find a steady market for his milk supply, including a school in Uasin Gishu.

Kirwa now plans to increase his profits as soon as he buys a coolant in the coming months.

The device will help him store his milk and hopefully enable him to produce his own yoghurt. top breed: Uasin Gishu’s farmers move from maize production to dairy cattle rearing has paid off.

7,000 land cases held up in court Close to 7,000 landowners have cases pending in courts because the Lands ministry has either lost or misplaced their files, Lands Secretary, Charity Ngilu has said.

The cabinet secretary has vowed to find the missing files wherever they are.

“Those hiding government files at Ardhi House should return them before next week,” she said in a statement late last week.

The move follows an earlier announcement by Ngilu that her department will handle all land disputes in a bid to renew public confidence in the government’s ability to meet its mandate.

MKU to use Sh2b on docs The Mount Kenya University (MKU) has vowed to create employment by producing the best trained doctors and medical care professionals in the world, Board of Trustee Chairman, Simon Gicharu has announced.

Speaking during a ceremony at Thika Hospital, he said that the University had set aside Sh2 billion to develop the country’s healthcare system.

According to the World Health Organization, Kenya has 4,500 serviung more than 40 million people.

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Kenya Orchards was last week’s top gainer, recording a 16.96% stock price increase, from Sh5.60 to Sh6.55 per share. The processed food (vegetables and fruits) distributor reported at the end of 2013, a profit after tax of Sh2,415,340 against Sh244,957 in 2012, which represents an increase of 886% in one year. The big jump in the company’s profitability was also explained by the Gross profit figure that increased by 80% from Sh1,639,820 in 2012 to Sh2,966,215 in 2013, because operating costs (except administrative expenses) stayed at the same level. At the end of 2013, the tax result was also largely positive with a Tax credit of Sh1,449,318 against a Tax charge of Sh512,444.

Home Afrika was last week’s notable looser, registering a 9.71% price decrease from Sh5.15 to Sh4.65 per share.

Home Afrika, a real estate developer, has reported a 25.4% profit drop (to Sh80.6 million) in the first year of its listing at the Nairobi Stock exchange, according to analysts at Sterling Capital.The real estate developer has plenty of new projects coming up and is relying on its flagship housing project, Migaa Housing (to be completed in 2016) to boost its revenues.With Migaa Housing project, Home Afrika has recorded, as of now, sales in the amount of Sh1,5 billion. In 2013, the company recorded revenues of Sh650.6 million up from Sh348.6 million in 2012. The company plans to implement at least 10 new projects over 5 years. Overall, the upcoming projects are valued at Sh20 billion.

— Analysis by Amana Capital Ltd.

Visiting Warren Enterprise LTD, at the beginning of every month can earn one a casual job. The general construction company is located at Kasarani Road off Thika Supper Highway and it also deals witnb,steel fabrication and civil works.

The company takes on casual workers especially in the construction department which makes concrete products.

The casuals earn Sh600 per day which is paid every Friday.

The workers only work during the day time from 7am to 5pm.

The basic requirement for recruitment is only a national identifica-

tion card. Reporting to Haco Tiger Brands at start of the month can also help one secure a casual job. The company is also located at Kasarani along Kasarani-Mwiki Road few metres from Warren.

Haco Tiger manufactures both food and consumer products. For instance working as a casual in the producing of their famous bic biro pen payment is Sh500 per day.

The casuals usually work during the day shift only where they work from 8am until 5pm.

The jobs are offered work in contracts, which are renewable annually.

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This could be a frustrating day in the romance department, Pisces. Communication is blocked at all levels.

You’re anxious to speak with your loved one, but simply can’t reach him or her. Perhaps the phone system is malfunctioning or email is acting up.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

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You have certainly felt better than you do today, Aries. We’ll pause here while you go and fetch the aspirin.

The stomachache and headache are simply the result of recent overindulgence.

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taurus Apr 20 - May 20

You could be feeling playful today, Taurus. Your romantic partner will certainly appreciate your fun-loving mood. Why not plan a fun day together doing something other than your usual routine?

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

Don’t be surprised if you have a desire to redecorate. The celestial energies have put you in the mood to rearrange your house a bit. Take care to not go overboard, Gemini. You have a tendency to turn little projects into big ones.

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Just as a watched pot never boils, so, too, do anxiously awaited checks or letters refuse to arrive in the mail, Leo. Beyond double-checking that the person or company has your correct address, there isn’t much you can do but continue to wait.

virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

No doubt you’re feeling attractive and passionate today, Virgo. Don’t be surprised if a former lover gets in touch with you to try and rekindle the old flame. The attention is flattering, to be sure, but you’re unlikely to have any desire to pursue the relationship.

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

As you get older, you’re drawn more and more to spiritual matters, Libra. It isn’t so much that you’re embracing any particular religion, more that you’re quite curious about the supernatural and some of the ancient arts.

scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

Don’t hesitate to try something new today, Scorpio. If you’ve thought about joining a book club or taking a class, do it today! You’re likely to meet some interesting people and enter a new social world.

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

You’re likely to feel optimistic and enthusiastic about life today, Sagittarius.

You might also feel especially sexy, a feeling you should definitely take advantage of! Why not plan a romantic evening with your loved one?

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Be sure to answer all phone calls and open all letters and emails today, Cancer. You’re likely to receive some interesting news. You might get word from a former boss that you’d be perfect for a new position opening up in his or her office.

When on honeymoon, newly-wed couples start dying without explanation.

A couple dies in a sauna at their honeymoon suite while another is killed as they board a honeymoon flight to Rome. Somebody is targeting happy newly-weds and FBI agent John O’Hara is asked to find out who the killer is and which couple he/she is targeting next.

John has to work with special agent Sarah Brubaker in hunting down the serial killer and calm down hysterical exciting, mesmerising thriller that couples who are about to is bound to keep you glued to the walk down the aisle. book.

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cyberspace Don’t lose your cash to cunning internet fraudsters Con artists have turned the internet into a platform for ridicule, fooling and robbing of unsuspecting victims.

Emma Nyaboke of Lang’ata narrated how she was almost defrauded.

Last year on Facebook, she was befriended by an individual claiming to be a 23-year-old woman residing in a refugee camp in Senegal.

“Her ‘story’ was so touching that I immediately fell for the ploy,” she said. The person identified herself

as Miss Favour Bemba from the war-torn Republic of Congo but was living in Senegal.

Bemba, who later turned out to be a member of gang of fraudsters, spoke of how she lost her adoptive parents in the war. Her father’s kin, she reported, had thrown her out to the streets. With nothing but her father’s will and testament, she sneaked from the house and trekked to Senegal for refuge.

Her adoptive father was said to be a tycoon who had named her as the sole beneficiary in his will. His account was stashed with enough funds to last her a lifetime. The problem was that her refugee status hindered her from accessing the UK based account.

“I was shocked when she said she could feel it in her gut that could trust me with the cash,” Nyaboke said.

Bemba promised to give her a portion of the cash once it was retrieved and instructed her to call the bank in “London”, a (phony) pastor and a lawyer in Senegal to work together to access the cash. She followed the instructions to the letter.

She sent all information requested to the fraudsters, including her bank account details but when the woman requested her to give a lawyer $2,000 as payment before the

transaction could be completed, she smelled a rat.

Panic set in when she realized that she might have given them leeway to reap funds from her account. She immediately called her bank and the account blocked. Three days later, she received an email from the woman asking if she could confirm that that the details valid-indicating that the fraudsters could have tried to access the account.

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newboundaries Here comes the pocket printer

MONday, April 28, 2014

Mood sensing car to curb road accidents

sensored: A car interior can be fitted with sensors to capture the emotional state of the driver.

A mood sensing car is yet another technological surprise that could help reduce road accidents.

The car is the product of automotive research by the Affective Computing Group who hope to link the emotional status of people with machines.

The car can read the feelings of the driver using emotional data sensors and send warnings to other drivers and the motorist himself.

Cameras mounted on the windscreen

could capture and analyse facial expressions while wheel and door handlers could pick electrical signals from the skin.

If the motorist expresses stress, the car’s coordinated sensors can soften the light and music, at the same time broadening headlights for better vision.The conductive colour of the car changes to warn other road users of impending danger.

MIT researcher and project leader Javier Rivera says they have already tested

Computers are getting smaller and smaller as technology evolves.

Printers, however, have been lagging behind in this respect.

But this trend is set to change. The Mini Mobile Robotic is a pocket printer that will change how we relate with printers. It is a creation of Zuta Labs, a group of students from the Jerusalem College of Technology.

At first glance, it may seem like one of those chic looking cases that men flip open to reveal engagement rings to their excited women. However, it is the farthest thing from that.

The little printer is 10cm high and 11.5cm in diameter and it takes 40 sec-

onds to print an A4 page using inkjet technology.

It is switched on by sliding open a hatch at the bottom to reveal the inkjet. Once the hatch is open, data is sent to the printer via bluetooth and it is placed at the lefthand corner of a sheet of paper and off it goes. The printer is aligned with the corner of the paper so that it prints in a straight line.

Although it’s currently limited to printing in grayscale, colour printing may soon follow.

The printer can work for one hour on average and it comes with a rechargeable battery. It uses a standard HP cartridge that can print up to 1,000 pages.

most of the sensors adding that they are now tasked with capturing the physiology into the technology.

“The hardware required could easily be built into cars. Most cars have cameras anyway; you just have more to capture the physiology. It could be done unobtrusively,” Rivera says.

The research firm says it has already started receiving proposals from motor manufacturers and with time that cars will hit the roads.

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The phone for those who want high quality photos

yummy: A Subway sandwich is designed for eating on the go. It is also considered a healthy option compared to others in its class.

US food chain, Subway, opens franchise in Nairobi Subway recently opened its doors in Kenya.

Subway is an American fast food restaurant that mainly sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It now has two restaurants in Nairobi, one at The Junction and at Kenyatta Avenue at Cameo Building.

It targets the middle-class, who are always in a rush and never have time to get something healthy to eat.

The outlets have a sitting area where there also booths com-

fortable enough for a date.

There are a variety of sandwiches available at Subway, among them them the Italian B.M.T. salami and ham, tuna, chicken teriyaki, roasted chicken, meatball marinara, steak & cheese, and the Subway Melt, which has tender sliced turkey in its filling.

Vegetarians too, have their interests taken care of. There is also the veggie patty that is as sumptuous as the meaty subs. The sandwiches are

made from freshly baked bread.

The restaurant also sells salads and baked goods like cookies, doughnuts and muffins. There is also a choice of having a wrap which is a sandwich that is prepared with flatbread that is rolled in filling.

Subway sandwiches are a healthier option when you are on the run and need a little something to hold your stomach.

If you are a passionate photographer, who values image quality above all else, then the Nokia Lumia 1020 is the phone for you. It gives you the option of always having a good camera in your pocket.

The phone has a 41-megapixel camera.

The body of the Lumia 1020 is a one-piece polycarbonate, which is in the same squashed oval shape as the Lumia 920. It is available in yellow, black and white colours.

The 1020 is physically very similar to the 920. It has the

same 4.5 inch screen and the buttons and ports are all in the same place.

The Positives: The camera captures high-resolution images with fine detail. It a has a great build. The 1020’s battery can last a whole day when fully charged even if the phone is under constant use.

The bad: The phone is relatively more expensive than most high-end smartphones. The lens at the back of the phone makes it a little bulky and the multiple camera

Price: Sh65,999 (Safaricom) Sh60,999 (Midcom) THE PHONE: The Nokia Lumina 1020.

apps are confusing.

Verdict: The 1020 blows dust to competition. It is a gadget that offers service that is commensurate to its cost.

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Second date depends on first impressions, study A survey conducted by Match.com, an online dating site found that 89 per cent of people will decide if they will go out on a second date with someone depending on the first date impression.

According to the survey, 43 per cent said fresh breath mattered the most before a

date, 17 per cent said stylish clothes would get them going while 15 per cent pointed to sexy fragrance.

Great hair was the motivating factor for 10 per cent of the sample. 14 percent of the men said a good skin would determine if there will be a second date.

First impressions make lasting impressions, goes the cliché. That, however, is countered by the argument that while first impressions matter, substance has the final word.

The argument implies that it is impossible to fall in love at first sight and that it is what

comes after the first meeting - the personality of your date perhaps, and other factors that come to the fore as you get to know them better.

In 2004, Michael Sunnafrank of the University of Minnesota and Artemio Ramirez Jr. of Ohio State University surveyed 164 college

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freshmen and found that first impressions, even rash judgments, had a huge influence on the development of future relationships.

For example, ladies tend to classify men from their shoes.

If a man has great shoes he is worth dating regardless of whether he is a jerk.

Love currents that warm up life in office

People spend more time at their work places than at home. However, it can’t just be all work. Daily contact with colleagues can, and does, result in a romantic escapades.

There is nothing really wrong with office romances, but most people shun them because it can feel awkward having your girlfriend or boyfriend in the same office, especially when you find yourself getting a dressing down from the boss for whatever reason.

Nobody likes to be humbled in front of their lovers.

Besides, what if the boss has an eye on your partner?

Or if you and your secret lover have had a tiff and you

have to communicate about work?

This, and many other reasons, does not deter workers getting romantically involved with colleagues .

That includes a certain Barrack Obama who married his supervisor, Michelle, at a Chicago law firm.

Vault.com, a career information website, ran an office romance survey for seven years. It found out that 59% of the respondents had dated a colleague at least once during their career.

The thing about an office romance is that it is a secret relationship between the lovers. Keeping it a secret is what makes it interesting,” says Naomi Anambo, a 25

close contact : Romantic sparks can, and do often fly in the office.

year receptionist. “ I have has a fling with my boss for over one year now and no one even has a clue about it.”

Office romances are likely to be extra marital affairs or

just flings but even then, the love bug can still bite and turn even the most casual of sexual flings into a serious relationship, even marriage.

A survey by CareerBuilder, a job information website,

found out 30 per cent of the office romances wound up in marriage. “I married my secretary,” says James Mutisya, a lawyer. “At first it was just a fling but we eventually fell in love and got married.”

Ruth Were’s Sh12m ‘heaven’ space enough for four cars and playing space for her children.

The 2nd floor bedroom (pentam as she calls it) has a bathroom and toilet with enough space to

In the long or short list of men or women one has dated there is usually the ex that you always wish that you would never have broken up with.

They are usually referred to as the ‘one that got away’, and no matter how long it takes or how many other come in between, they are just unforgettable.

“I can still picture my first love’s face vividly when I close my eyes,” says Irene Mbugua, a 23 year old student.

“We had been together for almost five years and if he were ever to say we rekindle our relationship, I would not think twice about it.”

“I would not take back any of my exes,” says Janet Kemuto, a student at a local university. “I believe once a relationship is over, it is over and it should stay that way.”

Reuben Okello, a business man in Nairobi disagrees with Janet.

“There is that one trait that someone looks for in a lover,” he says. “If you find it in one person and you end up breaking up with them, you will never find it again so giving an ex a second chance is not a bad thing.”

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Ruth Were, a popular vocalist and alto singer at Umoja II SDA church, has the heart in her beautifully and well-built mansion in Nairobi’s Donholm Estate. The house cost her sh12m because of its unique architecture and size.

The five-bedroomed mansion has a parking

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accommodate six visitors. The house has a large dining space and adjacent sitting room that can host around 15 people at once. Its beige interior makes it cool and the beauty can only be fully appreciated when the crystal chandeliers are lit to reveal the pictures of her home: Ruth Were’s house in Donholm.

family members on the walls.

The outside is painted with a mixture of black and beige with shades of green. The house has large water tanks to ensure constant flow. “This house is my comfort zone,” says Ruth. “I feel comfortable and can stay indoors for a whole day doing my reading without getting out.” “The silence around is also so rewarding and in all these, I thank God for everything,” she says in a smile. The house also has a fully equipped gym with adequate space for training.

Don’t get into my bed with make up Many girls have a habit of sleeping with their makeup on.

Whatever the reason this habit is irritating to your partner. “She comes home at night and just jumps to bed with tones of colours on her face and sleeps on my white bedsheets and in the morning when I wake up just to find a rainbow on my sheets. it is really bad manners it’s only the love that allows me to forgive” said John Kiarie.

Sande joseph says “it’s the lipstick that sticks on your clothes night and they don’t even care.”

This senseless bad habit can cause grave damage to your skin, leading to clogged pores and spots. Besides, mascara and other eye makeup can cause irritation, which can also lead to vision loss.

So ladies please wash off your make up before going to bed. It only takes five minutes.

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FUN

Lingala still playing strong MONday, April 28, 2014

With the rise of blues, R&B, hip hop, techno, bongo, kwaito, kapuka and many more genres, one would think Lingala is going to get extinct.

But such is not the case. The youth have been bitten by the soukous bug. Lately, young musicians have incorporated Lingala in their works.

Kenyan gospel artiste Peterson Githinji “Pitson Geither”, toppled many from the regional charts with his Lingala ya Yesu hit. It is a happy gospel song, which has a little bit of everything. It’s not entirely Lingala but the stylistics used in its production exhibit elements of such.

Lingala has recently made a comeback across the continent’s airwaves. Its actual name is Soukous, a genre of dance music that evolved from Cuban Rumba music in Belgian Congo and French Congo during the 1940s and gained popularity throughout Africa.

Soukous is a derivative of the French word “secousse” which means to shake. Congolese call it soukous while Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda coined it Lingala.

The genre was pioneered by the likes of Antoine Kolosoy “Papa Wendo, with his Victoria Bakolo Miziki band, which toured Europe and North America in the 50s.

The late Franco his brother Bavon Marie Marie, and Tabu Ley Rochereau, Sam Mwangana, Johnny Bokelo, and later, Papa Wemba and Koffi Olomide among others, are some of big shots who were kings of Lingala in the 60’s through 70’s.

The Lingala rush spread to East Africa influencing musicians in the 70s with bands like Mangelepa, Super Mazembe and other settling in Kenya.

Many adopted Kenya Benga music in their songs.

With time, Lingala music advanced in style and became popular across continents.

From it rose dance moves such as Ndombolo, a suggestive gyration of hips that rubbed many conservatists the wrong way.

It is right to conclude that Lingala or Soukous remains dear to the hearts of Africans.

Both young and old continue to enjoy lingala.

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Song: Oh baby

Artist: Chidinma ft Flavour Early this year, Nigerian singer-songwriter, Chidinma Ekile, teamed up with Flavour to reproduce her late 2013 single “Oh baby”.

The remix attained continental airplay.

The lyrics are a mixture of English, Nigerian Pidgin and one of their local dialects.

Oh Baby talks of a people bound by an unbreakable bond. A true love that is so strong that can’t be shaken by anything.

Just like Kedike, Oh Baby was very well received by fans. With Flavour in the mix, the song adopted a new interesting feel. He showcased his rocking dance moves that always leave ladies jaws on the ground.

popular: Pitson and his band during the shooting of the video for Lingala ya Yesu, a hit that zoomed to the top of the charts immediately it was realeased.

Top class clubbing at Aphrodisiac Accra Aphrodisiac Accra is among Ghana’s most exclusive night clubs.The club offers a great atmosphere with front bar offering world class services, with spacious dance floors, Dj’s on rotation and VIP secluded rooms with big screens

and sofas designed for great comfor.

It is also known for its Konfidence Haugen boutique shopping, which is located right inside the club.

The Aphrodisiac has been host to famous guests

including Stevie Wonder, Jay Z, Akon and a host of others.

With regular attendance one can get a membership card for VIP access and treatment and also giving you opportunity to host private functions.

speakstome Katty’s ‘Dark Horse’ a is a word of caution Choosing to love is not to be done hurriedly because it is addictive and difficult to retreat once you are swallowed in.

Katy Perry, in her love song Dark Horse, warns a man that her love is bewitching.

If he has to love her, it must be her alone.

He must make her his goddess of love, beauty and sexual rapture, just as the mythological Greek goddess, Aphrodite was known to do.

“Make me your Aphrodite, Make me your one and only,” says a line from the song.

Perry goes on to say that the man must know the love he is falling for is magic. She metaphorically refers to her love as that of a dark horse, on which no one would bet to win a race, but that it takes the

audience by storm.

She wants him to be sure if he wants to delve into her heart because it is a storm he will not come out of once he is in.

“Are you ready for, ready for, A perfect storm, perfect storm, Cause once you’re mine, once you’re mine, There’s no going back,” she says.

Her love has supernatural powers that will keep him levitated like a bird without a cage. He has the freedom to accept or turn it down because he has to give it all to her.

An interjectory voice, probably her former lover says her love is addictive, warning him not to break her because she will be cold to him. “If you get the chance you better keep her. She’s sweet as pie but if you break her heart, she’ll turn cold as a freezer.”

Katty Perry is the author of the song Dark Horse.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Sport

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KSF denies Kampala chaos splash A swimmer in action. Kenyan swimmers complained of mistreatment durint the Africa Zone III and IV championships in Kampala over the weekend.

Kenyan swimmers put aside their problems to win the the African Swimming Confederation (CANA) Zone III and IV championship in Kampala over the weekend.

The Kenya team won more than 104 medals during the three-day championships which were marred by complaints by Kenyan swimmers of ill treatment by the team’s managers.

The young swimmers complained that they slept on the floor and went without food.

One of the swimmers said their parents had more than Sh10,000 for

their accommodation and food and yet they slept on mattress on the floor while others were forced to share beds.

One parent asked the Kenya Swimming Federation to explain what happened. “It’s really humiliating for our kids who sacrifice a lot, balancing between books and the swimming to represent the country,” said the angry parent.

KSF chairman Ben Ekumbo refuted the claims, saying the swimmers were well taken care of.

“Those are baseless rumours which

should not be taken seriously. I know the swimmers were taken good care of by the delegation of officials in Kampala,” he said.

However, parents who spoke to Xsport said the the federation head have to put the house in order to prevent massive walk out by the swimmers.

“Kids cannot come out to express the challenges for fear of being dropped from the team. Such treatment has to come to an end,” said another parent.

On the final day Kenya collected 19 more medals, of them six were gold,

nine silver and four bronze.

The gold medal winners were Rosafio Matteo who led a one-two finish in the boy’s 13-14 years 200m freestyle.

Matteo clocked 2:10.40 ahead of teammate Nation Thorpe who was timed at 2:12.00.

Danielle Awori and Emily Muteti won gold and bronze in the girl’s 15-16 years 200m freestyle. Awori touched the pads at 1:13.70 ahead of Melodie Naidoo from Mauritius on 2:14.80.

Muteti came in third on 2:15.80.

Muteti got her second medal when she led a one-two Kenya finish in

the girl’s 15-16 years 50m butterfly clocking 29:90 ahead of Ger Ogot who finished second on 30.70. South Africa’s Jack Khanya was third touching the pads at 30:80.

After the second day, Kenya led the championship with a combined total of 1323 points ahead of South Africa on 1131 and Angola with 1090. The men’s team had a total of 762 points with Angola second on 590 and South Africa third with 575.

Kenya’s women narrowly led South Africa. They had 561 points while SA and Mauritius tied on 555.5 points.

Mutiso gutted Wazito throw their weight around to flatten Blitz by injury University of Nairobi side no and Kennedy Nyagaria Gor Mahia winger Innocent Mutiso says he is gutted by his latest injury that will keep him out of action for at least a month.

The former league winner with Mathare United suffered a knee injury after landing awkwardly in last week’s top 8 fixture against Thika United at the Machakos Kenyatta stadium. K’ogalo won the match 2-1 to qualify for the semi-finals where they will face Tusker.

“It is really tough for me since I will not be helping my club in a way. I want to be on the pitch every game to help my team,” said the player.

“While playing we get to accept that something’s cannot be avoided. all I want now is to concentrate on getting well.”

PREPARATION: Wazito during a training session at the Technical College grounds. The team handed Blitza 6-0 demolishing in their first match of the GOtv Shield.

‘Wazito’ thrashed Blitz FC from Eldoret 6-0 as the 2014 edition of GOtv Shield tournament kickedoff over the weekend.

Captain Reubben Osando of the student’s side kept his word of a positive start to the knock-out tournament.

“We needed a positive start to this year’s edition and the result speaks for itself.

We did enjoy the match,” said the captain.

“The next round should be tougher and as a team we are more than ready our next opponents.”

Wycliffe Wanjie and Solomon Alubala scored a brace each with Eric Otie-

contributing a goal each in an entertaining evening kick-off.

Wanjie opened the scores in 14th minute with a simple tap in from Nyagaria’s pass before Eric Otieno’s thunderbolt made it 2-0 after 17 minutes. Nyagaria got to the end of a beautiful team play with a header from inside the box as Wazito became too heavy for Blitz to bear.

In other results, Inter City FC beat Real Talent from Homa Bay 8-0 in the biggest score line of the weekend.

Imara United needed penalties to see off Kenyatta Hospital

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Record broken as relay team is picked Kenyans were treated to scintillating scenes over the weekend as women team broke world record in 4x1500 relay at the National Stadium.

The team of Mercy Cherono Irene Jelagat, Ann Karindi and Perin Nenkampi posted 17:05.72 time to slash about three seconds off the old world record of 17:08.34 set in 2009 at the University of Tennessee in the US. The time was recognized by IAAF awaiting ratification.

Safaricom Athletics National Trials were being used to select a squad that will represent the country at the first World Relays Championship in Bahamas in May. “The relays were no doubt very competitive. Even in the main trails, there were signs the record might be broken,” said the Athletics Kenya

Vice President David Okeyo.

Okeyo, however, was concerned that no sprinter hit the qualifying mark for the Bahamas competition.

“A lot more needs to be done as far as our sprinters are concerned.

To do better in the coming years, a lot of investment need to be directed in that direction,” Okeyo RUNNING MATES: World 5, 000m silver medallist Mercy Cherono (left) with other runners at a post athletics said. meeting.

Meanwhile Athletics Kenya picked 800m women: Eunice Sum, Janet Jepand Nenkampi in the 4 x1500m World relay squad a strong team of 22 seasoned and kosgoi, Sylvia Cheseba, Cherono Koech, women’s race where they are tipped 4 x 1500m men: Asbel Kiprop, Silas budding runners for the the first Agatha Cheruto, Miriam Chepkoech. not only to win the inaugural world Kiplagat, Collins Cheboi, Joseph Magul, World Relays championship to be Officials -Leader: David Okeyo, title but possibly improve on SaturHillry Maiyo Nixon Chepseba 1500m held in Bahamas from May 18.

Assistant leader: Isaac Mwangi, day’s timing. women: Mercy Cherono, Irene Jelagat, The team includes wild card selecCoaches: Esther Koech, Elkana The team will report for residential Ann Karinai, Perin Newkampi Faith tion Faith Chepng’etich, a world Nyang’au, Billy Kosgei, camp on May 1 where they will Chepng’etich 4x 800m men: Alfred (2013) and African (2014) cross Physiotherapists: Peter Nduhiu, Carotrain until 20 before departing the Kipkoech, Job Kinyor, Furgerson Rotich, country champion. She will teamline Kamau. following day.

Sammy Kirongo, Nicholas Kiplagat 4 x up with Cherono, Jelagat, Karindi

Mourinho denies playing mind games Chelsea coach Jose Mourihno denied claims that he has perfected the art of mind games ahead of crucial matches.

Mourihno spoke after guiding is side to a 2-0 win over table toppers Liverpool a day after saying he will field weakened team against them.

“What I said was honest. Not to be involved in European competition gives them a big advantage - not in terms of resting, but in terms of work,” said Mourinho.

“Liverpool are on holiday, you know.

“One week to prepare a match, play the match, one more week to prepare the next match - that is an unbelievable advantage to have.”

Mourinho believes Liverpool can win the title this year for the first time since 1990 because they have it so easy.

“I think they can,” he after the match.

Demba Ba capitalised on a slip by Steven Gerrard as Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield to hit the Reds’ title hopes.

Ba’s opener came just before the break when Gerrard slipped following Mamadou Sakho’s pass. Ba latched onto the ball and ran at goal before beating the advancing Simon Mignolet.

In the second period, Mark Schwarzer made a great save from

TEAM: Demba Ba (No. 19) of Chelsea is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match against Swansea.

Joe Allen while at the other end, Mignolet denied Andre Schurrle.

Willian then made sure of the win after a pass from fellow substitute

Fernando Torres for a breakaway goal in injury time as Liverpool poured forward in search of an equaliser.

Liverpool lead the table on 80 points two points ahead of second placed Chelsea.

KVF boss Kioni wins seat for a third term Waithaka Kioni says he has unfinished business as he retained the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) chairmanship for the third term in the national pools on Saturday.

The Confederation of Africa Volleyball vice-chairman won by a land slide after garnering 84 votes against his challenger Metropolitan Region Secondary Schools Sports Association vice-secretary, Moses Mbuthia, who got three. The election was presided over by Kenya National sports Council chairman Nderitu Gikaria.

There was an upset, however, as Charles Nyaberi, the first vice-chairman for the last two terms, was ousted by former national vice-chair Martin Makhoha who received 44 votes in the closely contested affair.

“The job ahead of us is huge, a lot needs to be improved as we seek to take Kenyan volleyball to the next level,” Kioni said.

We lost the match in Nairobi, Kamau Kenya under-20 national football team were bundled out of the Africa Youth championship after going down 3-4 to Tanzanian counterparts in post-match penalties after barren draw in Dar-es –Salaam Tanzania on Sunday evening.

Coach John Kamau was adamant the Kenyan boys had lost the match a fortnight ago in Nairobi when the match ended in a barren stalemate.

“Playing at home you need to get goals, that was our main undoing, we travelled to Tanzania with the host having the upper hand,” he said.

“Essentially you are supposed to take your chances when playing at home. We have been punished for that and I do believe the boys have learnt crucial lessons from the match,” said the Thika United coach.

Kamau has however urged the Kenyan federation to work toward nurturing the young national team by ensuring they play in a number of international friendly matches for preparedness.

“You could see the disparities between Kenya and the Italy under 18 team last week, Kenya too has to the mandate to work towards building the team on that direction,” he said.

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Kenya to play Comoros in 2015 Nations Cup qualifier Harambee Stars will face Comoros in preliminary round of 2015 Afcon qualifier following the draw conducted in Cairo, Egypt over the weekend.

Head coach Adel Amrouche says the home boys need to be adequately prepared in order to go past their opponents in the preliminaries.

The coach acknowledges it going to be a tough match for the Kenya but tipped the team to progress to the group stages.

“We have a tricky encounter but we have no option but work hard to progress past our opponents. We supposed to commence camp next month to prepare for that match,” said the coach.

Kenya will play first leg match at home before heading to the Islands for return fixture. The first leg matches will be played between May 16, 17, 18 with return fixtures slated for May 30, 31 or June 1.

The winner between Kenya and Comoros in the two-

legged affair will confront winner between Liberia and Lesotho in third round of qualifiers with the winner joining Group C which comprises Burkina Faso, Angola and Gabon.

Full Draw:

Group A: Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Namibia/Congo/Libya/ Rwanda Group B: Mali, Algeria, Ethiopia, and winner of SaoTome/ Benin/Malawi/Chad Group C: Burkina Faso, Angola, Gabon, winner of Liberia/ Lesotho/Kenya/Comoros Group D: Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, DR Congo, winner of Swaziland/SierraLeone/Gambia/Seychelles Group E: Ghana, Togo, Guinea, winner of Madagascar/ Uganda/Mauritania/EqGuinea.

Group F: Zambia, Cape Verde, Niger, winner of Tanzania/ Zimbabwe/Mozambique/SouthSudan.

Group G: Tunisia, Egypt, Senegal, winner of Burundi/Botswana/CAR/GuineaBissau.

CHALLENGED: Kenya’s Victor Wanyama in action for Harambee Stars during a past international.

Tundo romps to victory in Proton ST2000 Former champion National champion Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo introduced his new Proton ST2000 car with win at the KCB Home Loan Kiambu Rally on Sunday.

Tundo and his navigator Tim Jessop needed 1:58.22 to win his second race of the season having won the Malindi season opener in February.

He said the rally had twisty terrain in Mboi Kamiti, Cianda, Migaa and Tatu City that favoured the light- weight Potons.

“To be very honest didn’t know what to expect from them. Just like the other competitors I was waiting for the true outcome,” said the 2012 national champion.

“But as always, we will try doing our best. The essence is to have a well prepared car and take it as it comes,” said Tundo after victory.

Ian Duncan in his EVOX came second in 1:59.08 with Quentin Mitchell in his Subaru N16 sealing the podium in 1:59.38

CHECK: Teyour Rajabov and Carlson Magnus in action.

Carlsen still leads chess tourney Winner: Carl Tundo and his Ptorot ST2000.

After round seven, Magnus Carlsen is the sole leader at the Shamkir Chess tournament in Azerbaijan.

The World Champion was worse against Hikaru Nakamura but won anyway to set his personal score with the American to 10 wins and

0 losses in classical games.

The games Radjabov-Mamedyaro and Karjakin-Caruana ended in draws.

In the B group Pavel Eljanov caught Etienne Bacrot in first place by winning their individual encounter.

Round 8 Pairings (April 28) Shakh Mamedyarov vs Hikaru Nakamura Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin Fabiano Caruana vs Teymur Radjabov

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Giggs, just what the doc ordered MONday, April 28, 2014

After 962 appearances and 25 major trophies, Giggs marked his first game in temporary charge of Manchester United by restoring some of their traditional strengths: belief, tempo, boldness and, above all, meaningful width.

“It’s been a frustrating season for everyone. We win together and lose together and in these remaining four games, I want to bring the positivity back. Three home games at Old Trafford, where the home form hasn’t been great, and I

thetimeline Congratulations@hazardeden10, “who has been named the PFA Young Player of the Year, a fantastic achievement” Chelsea FC@chelseafc “News of another impressive win for Chelsea Ladies,” Samuel Eto’o@setoo9 “one team,one heart,one love..GO GO GO @chelseafc” César Azpilicueta@CesarAzpi “Superb victory! This team never gives up and with your support we’re even stronger! We need you on Wednesday” Chelsea FC@chelseafc “Mourinho says John Terry has a chance of playing versus Atletico.

He describes Tomas Kalas’s display today as ‘beautiful’.”

want to see goals, tackles, players taking players on and getting the crowd up. I want the passion that should come with being a Manchester United player.” Standing a yard from the touchline, smartly suited and totally composed, waving occasionally to his adoring flock, Giggs looked every inch the elegant rescue act for his club, just what the boardroom ordered Afterwards Giggs spoke only of focusing only on the next game, Sunderland on May 3.

André Schürrle@Andre_ Schuerrle “Yeeeees....great fight!!!! Great support!!! Thanks” FG@FunnyGooner “Apart from today’s slip, Remember when Gerrard passed the ball to Drogba that ensured Chelsea’s title? “ Liverpool FC@LFC “Congratulations to @luis16suarez, who has tonight been named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year”

Suarez named PFA Player of the Year Liverpool striker Luis Suarez won England’s Professional Footballers’ Association’s Player of the Year award on

Sunday.

The Uruguayan was chosen by his fellow top-flight professionals in England as the out-

Liverpool FC@LFC “Three #LFC players have been named in @PFA Premier League Team of the Year - well done to Steven Gerrard, @D_Sturridge and @ luis16suarez.”

standing player in the Premier League after spearheading Liverpool’s title bid.

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