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Miraa farmers vow to fight UK ban in court P6 danger zone: Matatus at the Old Nation roundabout bus stop. Crowded areas such as bus stops and churches are among the easy targets that terrorists have in recent days chosen to lodge attacks on. Kenyans have been urged to be cautious when in such areas.

Be vigilant, stay safe Kenya is still on high-alert following continued threats of terror attacks targeting innocent civilians.

Trends of past attacks show that the terrorists have often struck over weekends ,with churches emerging as the main targets. Busy bus stops and commuter matatus have joined the group of easy

targets.

Statistics show that more than 616 people have been killed since 2011 when the AlShabaab terror group, which is linked to the attacks, threatened revenge following Kenya’s incursion into Somalia to fight the international terrorist group.

The latest in a series of the attacks was

witnessed last weekend when two nearsimultaneous explosions occurred on two buses along the Thika Superhighway.

Three people were killed while 86 others were injured, 17 of them seriously.

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Owners of public utilities, including public transport vehicles, have already been ordered to ensure maximum security at work places and in vehicles.

Hotel and bar owners have been ordered to thoroughly frisk and screen

customers before allowed them in.

But in the unfortunate event that that you are caught up in an attack, experts advise that you take certain procedures to reduce personal injury.

“Do not run. Instead, lie down on your side facing that of the explosion for at least 10 minutes. Bend

the knees to cover your stomach and lungs while using your fingers to cover your face,” says Fred Majiwa of St John’s Ambulance.

“Natural instincts should tell you to lie down because it minimises body exposure to such attack,” he says.

While most people normally try to run away, it is dangerous because

you cannot run faster than the fragments.

Members of the public have also been warned against crowding at scenes of explosions.

“It makes them more vulnerable to secondary attacks,” says security expert Simiyu Werunga.

While security around the country

has been heightened, both police boss David Kimaiyo and Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph ole Lenku have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious individuals to authorities as ways of thwarting threats of terrorism.

Pollution exposes Nairobi residents to lung diseases

HAZARD: Smoke billows out from the tail-pipe of a car. Such pollution, according to the World Health Organization, exposes people to lung diseases.

Nairobi residents are at the risk of contracting respiratory diseases because the city is among the world’s dirtiest urban centres in the world.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that most urban dwellers of major cities across the world are at the risk of contracting respiratory diseases and other long-term health complications because of pollution.

Dependence on fossil fuels such as coal fired power plants, reliance on private transport motor vehicles, inefficient use of energy in buildings and use of biomass for cooking and heating are among factors leading to a drop in air quality in most urban centres. “Too

many urban centres today are so enveloped in dirty air that their skylines are invisible,” said Dr Flavia Bustreo, WHO Assistant Director-General for Family, Children and Women’s Health.

“This air is dangerous to breathe, so a growing number of cities and communities worldwide are striving to better meet the needs of residents, in particular children and the elderly,” she says.

Only 12 per cent of inhabitants of cities say they have no problems with air quality based on WHO guideline levels, the organisation reports.

About half of urban populations are exposed to air pollution that is at least 2.5 times

higher than the levels recommends by WHO - putting the people at additional risk of serious, long-term health problems.

The agency says the report calls for greater awareness of health risks caused by pollution, implementation of effective pollution mitigation policies, and close monitoring of the situation in cities worldwide.

“We cannot buy clean air in a bottle, but cities can adopt measures that will clean the air and save the lives of their people,” said Dr Carlos Dora, Coordinator, Interventions for Healthy Environments, WHO Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health.

Apple out to rescue rival from collapse In what would be seen a peculiar move, Apple may have come to the rescue of one of its major competitors, Beats Electronics, saving it from collapse.

According to reports, Apple is close to acquiring Beats for $3.2 billion (Sh27billion), its largest purchase to date. HTC reportedly sold its stake following the collapse of its Smartphone’s market share and stock price.

If HTC had held onto its stake in Beats, following the acquisition by Apple, HTC would have profited a tidy $1.29 billion (Sh110billion).

HTC was one of the premiere smartphone makers in the world and Beats was clearly transforming the headphone market, a marriage that seemed to have made in heaven.

Apple’s known white ear phones have now been replaced with Beats audio logo.

Since 2011, HTC has imploded.

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FAKE sEEds A number of conmen have been distributing fake needs to local farmers, Kenya Seed Company Chief Executive Officer, Willy Bett has said.

“The businessmen are siphoning millions of shillings from farmers by packaging uncertified maize seeds in the company’s branded packaging materials and distributing them to agents for sale,” he explained.

The seeds industry makes over than Sh5.1 billion a year out of which 20 per cent is business being promoted by dishonest traders selling fake seeds.

Wangige cop shoots 3 in drunken rampage A police officer last night shot and wounded three villagers in Rokovi area, Wangige in Kikuyu.

The officer, who is attached to Dagoretti division in Nairobi, had visited a girlfriend when a confrontation broke out with some people he found there.

Residents claimed the officer, who was drunk, went away, returned with his gun and opened fire on the crowd.

The injured were rushed to hospital and the officer arrested.

Nairobi deputy police boss Moses Ombati said they are investigating the motive of the attack before taking action on the officer.

“We do not know what motivated him to that but he is in custody helping with investigations,” said Ombati.

Elsewhere, a night guard was this morning killed in a robbery on two houses in Spring Valley. Police say the guard had tried to stop the attackers but they overpowered and hacked him to death.

The gang then broke into the houses and took away property of unknown value. No arrest has been made.

The incident now brings to five the number of guards who have been killed by thugs in Nairobi in the past week alone.

Four others were killed by unknown people in Grogan area on Tuesday in what is believed to be a land tussle. The thugs escaped and no one has since been arrested.

ArmEd: A policeman on duty. An officer in Wangige, Kikuyu shot and wounded three people in Wangige.

The seed company has warned farmers to be extra careful, especially during this rainy season when seeds are on high demand.

“This is economic sabotage. The seed industry is desperate. This actually is targeted to undermine the production of food for the country,” said KSC Relations Manager, Sammy Chepsiror.

According to the Seed and Varieties Act, a law governing the sell of plants within the country, anyone caught selling fake seeds faces a fine not exceeding Sh1 million and a jail term not exceeding three years.

Brewery to launch drink to counter illicit alcohol Kenya Breweries Limited plans to launch a cheaper product to counter the use of illicit brew that has killed more than 80 Kenyans this week, managing director Joe Muganda has said.

Muganda, however, called on the government to reduce the tax on the brand to make it affordable to Kenyans.

“We need the support by the government in order to provide this drink that will cost as low as 25 shillings,” Muganda said.

KBL stopped brewing Senator Keg, its budget brand launched in 2004 after the government imposed tax on it.

Meanwhile leaders from central Kenya have said the brew that has killed people in the region was taken to the area by ‘enemies’ of their community.

Led by the Murang’a county Women’s Representative, Wanjiru Chege, the leaders called on their colleagues in parliament to pass a bill that will fight the use of the brews. “So far we don’t have clear laws to fight the brew, but as MPs, we shall ensure we prepare a bill to save our people” Chege said

Tension high in Eastleigh as police demolish kiosks in crime war Several kiosks have been demolished in Eastleigh this morning after police claimed they were hideouts for crim-

inals.

There is tension in the area as the demolition goes on with senior officers and a number

of police officers supervising the operation.

The operation is part of efforts to deport illegal

migrants in a bid to eradicate terrorism in the country.

Yesterday, Kenyan authorities deported more than 50 illegal

immigrants to Somalia as security crackdown intensified.

Area residents says the kiosks have been the source of their

bread and accused the state of causing more harm than good and they plan to protest against the demolitions.

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Varsity alumni to get business loans

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Mount Kenya University plans to give loans to alumni from their Enterprise Academy Sh40 million programme.

The project will be rolled out over the next five years.

Speaking at the graduation of the pioneer Enterprise Academy students, Mr Samuel Gicharu, the university’s Board of Trustees chairman said the loan will help graduands create opportunities and grow the private sector in Kenya and East Africa.

The Enterprise Academy is a three-month intensive training programme on entrepreneurship.

Each graduand received Sh800,000 to invest in start-up businesses and have been urged to create more jobs and opportunities for others in the same way the university had done for them.

The fund will soon be available to graduands from their Kigali campus in Rwanda.

Mr Gicharu said the fund seeks to foster the East African Community integration and help young entrepreneurs take their investments to the global level.

The MKU Research and Development Department will be required to develop unique business ideas that can change the sector.

Start-ups in Kenya are increasingly gaining ground but face a serious challenge of accessing investment funds.

The main organisations that invest in start-ups are in the mobile telephony sector.

With Kenya’s Konza city dubbed the next Silicon Valley, more start-ups are busy identifying new sources of funding.

Ministries blamed over slow growth Low absorption of development funds by ministries may frustrate Kenya’s goal of achieving double digit growth.

A survey by civil society organisation International Budget Partnership (IBP) says about 70 per cent of development funds allocated to ministries and has not been utilised.

By failing to utilise the cash, the ministries have exposed the country to risks of failing to meet key development targets.

IBP research fellow Lakin Jason told the media on Thursday that 68 per cent (Sh447 billion) of total government development budget for the financial year 2013/2014 may not be utilised.

“Ministries are not spending as much as they should on capital investment and this is affecting economic growth,” he said.

pay bacK: Mt Kenya university students in class. the institution plans to issue loans from a sh40million kitty to alumni of its enterprise academy.

Israeli firm contracted to beef up JKIA surveillance Security at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set for major shakeup after an Israeli company was contracted to secure key areas.

The Kenya Airports Authority has entered into a Sh540 million deal with Magal Security Systems, an Israeli security firm based in Yahud, for the supply of multiple surveillance and control equipment. The move is expected to tighten security at the busy airport.

The firm’s chief executive Eitan Livneh revealed the deal in a statement and expressed satisfaction with the contract.

“We remain committed to providing the latest technology with the highest standards of execution,” he said.

The technology will be integrated with advanced physical security information management programme by June next year.

JKIA has for long been on terrorist target list but the government is keen on beefing up security at the facility.

A General Service Unit camp will be set up at the airport in a move aimed at securing key installations.

Kenya to tap into uK anti-poaching kitty

slaughtered: suspected poachers stand on top of a an elephant carcass. the uK will support the country’s campaign against poaching in a sh1.48 billion global programme.

Kenya will receive grants from UK government to help curb illegal wildlife trade that has led to the killing of wild animals in recent past.

“The budget for the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund is about £4 million (Sh1.48billion) that comes from the £10 million (Sh3.7 billion) they announced in December last year for tackling illegal wildlife trade,” writes part of the UK official website.

The funds are aimed at reducing demand for wildlife products that has led to the slaughtering of 65 elephants and 18 rhinos.

“The fund is not restricted to action for particular species,” said part of the report. “However, elephants, rhinoceroses and tigers are facing an unprecedented crisis.”

The Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Funds is dedicated to the development of sustainable livelihoods

for communities affected by illegal wildlife trade. It is also set to strengthen law enforcement and the role of the criminal justice system.

The funds have no minimum or maximum amount that projects can apply for. Grants are available to governments, charities, NGOs, social enterprises and businesses.

Applicants can also partner with the organisations, the UK official website said.

The UK government will publish a detailed guidance for the scheme, and application forms in mid-June 2014.

Successful projects will benefit low income countries where poaching is a major problem and are eligible for Official Development Assistance.

They should demonstrate excellent value for money, cost-efficiency, have clear monitoring and evaluation frameworks and demonstrate results.

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Farmers take miraa case to European court Miraa farmers have vowed to move to the European Court of Justice in the efforts to stop the UK from imposing a ban on the crops importation.

This comes after the growers lost a similar case in London on April 30.

The Kenya Miraa Farmers and Traders Association chairman, David Muthuri, said they will make the next move and

file another case at the court.

Speaking in Nyambene in Meru county yesterday, Muthuri asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to negotiate with European Union leaders on behalf of the farmers.

He said, Kenya stands lose up to Sh120 million daily, the estimated worth of miraa exportation to UK, if the ban

stays. He expressed hope that the battle could be won if the government actively participated in it.

“We want to see the government do something to protect miraa farmers and traders. So far, very little has been done,” he said.

About 14 tonnes of the crop is exported to Europe every day from Kenya.

But Muthuri says the battle to overturn the ban on the crop has reached a critical stage that now needs state involvement.

He said the association has already consulted Njuri Ncheke, the Meru Council of Elders, for an appointment with President Kenyatta over the matter.

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What others said today...

Kidero humbled, Ruto is back: The Council of Governors (GoG) has accused the Jubilee administration of sponsoring motions to impeach governors perceived to be out of favour with the ruling coalition. Isaac Ruto, who was yesterday re-elected as CoG chairman for a second term spoke at a time when at least 10 governors are facing impeachment threats...

52 officials sent home as liquor firms shut: Fifty two public officers were interdicted yesterday in connection with illicit alcohol that has claimed 81 lives in five counties.

The officers include two CEOs a deputy county commissioner, OCPDs and head of intelligence. The government also cancelled licences of manufacturers, distributors and sellers of second generation brews...

Kenya did not appeal Anglo Leasing ruling: Documents from the court proceedings in Geneva and London show that Kenya in 2012 gave up on making any appeal after it had lost twice in Anglo Leasing suits. Kenya failed to prove that there was corruption involving one contract where the payment of Shs 1.4 billion is now due. Kenya will be unable to float its economically vital Eurobond if it defaults on the payment to First Mercantile Securities Corporation for a contract cancelled in 2004...

DOING SOMETHING: The effort to find hundreds of abducted Nigerian schoolgirls has gone international — and so has anger over the mass kidnapping, as evidenced by this protest Thursday in South Africa. Retired Gen. Carter Ham says there’s still a chance for the U.S. to help.

Brewers, sellers of killer drinks face murder charges Brewers and distributors of the lethal liquor that killed over 80 people will be charged with murder, Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph ole Lenku has said. Lenku made the announcement yesterday amid tough new orders aimed at curbing deaths occasioned by

consumption of illicit alcohol.

Speaking after a closed door meeting with his health counterpart James Macharia and Nacada chairman John Mututho, Lenku also announced the suspension on several government officers whose laxity is thought to have

allowed the killer brews to cause the tragedy.

They include chief executives William Okedi (Nacada) and Dr John Akoteng of the anti-counterfeit authority.

Others are OCPDs and chiefs and their assistants from the affected counties.

Consequently, Lenku banned packaging and selling of alcoholic drinks in sachets and unlabeled containers as one way of countering the fake distributors. He also banned the hawking of drinks outside of the licensed areas. Embu county bear the greatest brunt

of the killer brew with for 36 of the 81 victim being resident of theof the county.

It is feared that the toll could rise with another 175 still hospitalized.

“Quite a number of them are still in critical condition,” Lenku said.

Uhuru calls on Ngilu at Lands office: The row rocking operation at the Lands office drew the attention of President Uhuru Kenyatta, who yesterday made an impromptu call on Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu at her Ardhi House offices, in what could be seen as a sgnal of his support for her efforts to clean up the ministry. Ngilu has been embroiled in a tussle with the National Land Commission chairman Mohamed Swazuri.

Women to benefit from digital training Tech company Intel has partnered with the Rockefeller Foundation to empower women across the African continent by creating employment in the online business sector.

The initiative, dubbed ‘She Will Connect’, will cut the

digital gender gap in Africa by half by giving five million women through digital literacy programs. Pilots for the programme will be done in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia.

According to a report called “Women and the Web”

report, 25 percent fewer women than men are online in developing countries. In sub-Saharan Africa, the gap rises to 43 percent.

The She Will Connect programme seeks to connect those trained through the program to employment

opportunities. “We will provide them with the best practice guides to assist them in successfully accessing online jobs and build their digital work experience,” said Mamadou Biteye, MD Rockefeller Foundation’s Africa Regional Office.

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Hong Kong Billionaires plead guilty Billionaire brothers Thomas Kwok and Raymond Kwok went on trial on Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases ever in Hong Kong.

The two control Asia’s biggest property development company, Sun Hung Kai Properties, which built several of Hong Kong’s tallest skyscrapers and is one of the world’s biggest real estate developers by market value.

Hong Kong’s former chief secretary, Rafael Hui, banker Francis Kwan and Thomas Chan, who was responsible for land acquisitions, were also charged with the brothers.

They pleaded not guilty to the eight offenses that include conspiracy to offer advantages to a public servant and misconduct in public office.

Prosecutors allege the brothers bribed Rafael Hui while he was serving as Hong Kong’s No. 2 government official. They say he received payments and unsecured loans totalling to about 34 million Hong Kong dollars (Sh383.5million).

Forbes Magazine estimates the pair are worth a combined $12.6 billion (Sh1.1 trillion) making them Hong Kong’s fifth richest.

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Kenyans earn little but spend alot on shopping

beneficiaries: Trainees in the ‘she Will connect’ programme. intel has partnered with the rockefeller foundation to offer digital literacy training to women across the continent, with the aim of empowering them.

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Barclays to sack 14,000 in cost-reduction strategy A total of 14,000 Barclays Bank employees will lose jobs this year in a new strategy that seeks to recover losses posted in the first quarter of 2014, the bank has said.

Half of those who will lose jobs are in the UK. The bank posted a first quarter revenue fall of 28 per cent as revenues from trading currencies, bonds and commodities dropped by 41 per cent.

In the new strategy, retail bank operations in other European countries will be sold, shut down or shifted to non-core operations.

African businesses and Barclays’ retail operations in UK will be given priority.

Background The bank has been hit by per-

sistent low returns, prompting the management to restructure and adjust functional units and workforce.

The lay-off number is higher than the 10,000 to 12,000 the bank earlier projected would be sacked.

Slow demand for government and company debt have hit the institution’s investment section, which may lose up to 7,000 jobs by 2016.

Impact A total of 19,000 workers will lose jobs by 2016, with UK accounting for about 10,000 of the number.

About 7,000 jobs will be lost by 2016 in the investment bank, which employs more than 26,000 people, a bank spokesperson said.

The bank is likely to cut

back operational costs as it improves services in international areas where more returns are guaranteed.

The bank’s Chief Executive Officer Anthony Jenkins said:

“This is a bold simplification of Barclays. We will be a focused international bank, operating only in areas where we have capability, scale and competitive advantage.”

Kenyans are the continent’s second-most active mall shoppers, a recent study by research group, Consumer Insight, showed. Only second to South Africa, Kenyans spend more time in shopping malls as the middle class continues to grow. The shopping habits have outclassed Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy with a population of about 170 million. Nigeria ranks third. The African Development Bank survey shows that the middle class spend between $2 (Sh174) and $20 (Sh1,740) a day.

While it is difficult to estimate the average amount of cash spent on shopping by Kenyans, another study by research group, FinAccess, shows that 0.8 per cent of working Kenyans make over Sh100,000 a month. Another 1.3 per cent have a monthly income of between Sh50,000 and Sh100,000. Others make less than Sh50,000 over the period.

One of Consumer Insight’s earlier studies says Kenyan youth spend up to Sh250billion a year on entertainment. Due to the high jobless rate, 70 per cent of the spenders depend on either parents or guardians.

“While Kenyan youth have in the past been identified with technology and entertainment, there has been an emerging trend in the recent past to become self-supportive,” says Managing Director of Consumer Insight Ndirangu wa Maina.

Economist Ignatius Gabriel says when a major portion of a family’s shopping is done in a supermarket, the breadwinner is most likely moving closer towards financial security.

“It means you are no longer living hand-tomouth,” he says.

cosT-cuTTing: barclays bank plans to lay-off 14,000 employees, wit will be in the united Kingdom.

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ExPANSION: One of the Nakumatt stores in Nairobi. The retailer plans to open outlets in all 47 counties in Kenya and is currently working with a number of property developers to set up the malls.

Retailer to set up shop in all counties Nakumatt will open its 46th branch in Kitale town this weekend, Managing Director, Atul Shah has said.

“As we open our first county level outlet in Kitale this weekend, we shall be at hand to engage with the county governments in a partnership project geared at promoting retail access for various locally produced products,” Nakumatt Holdings Managing Director, Atul

said. Atul, who was speaking when he visited the Trans Nzoia Governor, Patrick Khaemba, said the company plans set up shop in all counties within the next five years.

He said lack of suitable space to accommodate the store is one of the major hinderance to the planned nationwide expansion.

He said the company will partner with the county governments and

private investors to develop shopping malls Shah announced that the retailer intends to encourage formal retail trade at the county level. Nakumatt is currently working with a number of property developers across the country to set up malls in Machakos, Nyeri, Kajiado, Garissa, Embu, Narok and Homabay in the first and second phases of the project. Aside from

creating job opportunities, the project, dubbed the “Nakumatt County rollout”, will also provide a market platform for local produce.

Farmers across the counties will have long-term clients in the form of supermarkets. Nakumatt Kitale, is a Sh140 million investment, located at the new Mega Centre Mall and will be opening its doors this Saturday morning.

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Mathare mum turns dump into a garden

PUTTING ENVIRONMENTAL MENACE INTO GOOD USE: Plastic bottles and other containers can be used to sustainably grow vegetables, as has been proven by Mathare resident Elizabeth Nyaberi.

Elizabeth Nyaberi has managed to set up a successful little farm in the slums of Mathare.

By clearing mountains of plastic waste and reclaiming the land, she has turned a smelly dumpsite into a money-minting enterprise with rows of tomatoes, coriander and onions in plastic containers.

“I got tired of complaining about waste disposal

in my garden,” recalls the mother of two.

Elizabeth made it a habit to pick plastic containers thrown by residents around Mathare.

It is estimated that 25 per cent of the 1,500 tonnes of solid waste collected in Nairobi alone is plastic.

Elizabeth has, basically, killed two birds with one stone – cleaning the environment around

her while making money. She doesn’t need acres of land to grow her crops.

Her near-limitless supply of containers is more than enough.

The farming idea came to her out of the frustration of seeing her first garden turned into dumpsite. She now produces enough vegetables for her family and for sale.

Close to 60 per cent of family business are not passed on to the next generation for fear that theywill fail, survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) says.

While about 40 per cent of owners across the world believe they should leave their business to their children, the rest agree that it is too risky.

The study that asked what owners think about when they are looking to hand over the business. PwC found that successful entrepreneurs were more cautious when giving up the keys to the ‘castle’.

Those who had businesses that lasted longer than 5 years after they retired, trained their children or looked for temporary professional management services before handing over their responsibilities.

Among the key concerns of the business owners are the skills, and the passion of the next generation.

Those that do not pass on the business either leave it in the hands of professionals, or sell it and divide the proceeds among family members. The survey, which covered 30 countries globally, saidt those who sell their businesses either don’t have anyone to inherit it, do not trust their children.

citymarkets Nairobi markets are no-go zones after heavy rains Following the heavy downpour, which is currently being experienced in Nairobi and its environs, majority of the city markets have become inaccessible.

A spot check by XNews has found that most markets are currently flooded with muddy water due to poor drainage.

Accessing the Ngara Market via Kirinyaga road has become a nightmare.

Dickens Musau who sells belts near Kirinyaga road said the poor drainage is scaring away potential customers and has left him counting his losses.

“Since the rain started on Monday, this week, I rarely get customers. Majority of them do not want to dirtify themselves with mud,” said Musau.

The story is the same in Gikomba Market, where many of the traders who spoke to XNews cried foul over the poor drainage system.

Piles of uncollected garbage dominate most of the market, something, which has exposed both the traders and their clients to the risk of contaminating waterborne diseases.

Rebecca Karanja, a tomato vendor at the market, said that the rainwater has had a negative effect on her business since most of her customers have all but disappeared.

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FRIday, May 9, 2014

HOROSCOPES CaPRICoRn Dec 22 - Jan 19

noticed whether you realize it or not, Cancer. Perhaps you sometimes feel like there isn’t enough excitement in your life - especially your love life.

Don’t think this means you need to change in order to please others.

Do what you can to stabilize your emotions, Capricorn. Romance should be on a slow, steady path as long as you’re honest with yourself and others about how you feel.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

aquaRIuS Jan 20 - Feb

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When it comes to romance in your life, Leo, there may be a great deal of talk but not enough action. Perhaps you’re a terrific flirt who can keep things moving at a quick pace intellectually, but nothing really comes of it when you have to take action .

You need to slow down in matters of love and romance, Aquarius. You’re likely acting on the assumption that things are fine and you can continue moving at lightning speed even though you long ago lost your road map.

vIRgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

PISCeS Feb 19 - Mar 20

Things are coming to a dramatic climax for you in matters of love and romance, Virgo. Perhaps you’ve been nurturing a relationship. You’ve put a lot of passion and soul into building a strong connection. This is a time of reckoning in which you take a step back and see what you’ve gained.

Issues of love and romance should be going well for you, Pisces, and you’ll find that regardless of where you are in your relationships, you’re right where you need to be. There’s an element of fantasy at work today.

aRIeS Mar 21 - Apr 19

lIBRa Sep 23 - Oct 22

Things are coming to a difficult stalemate regarding the love in your life, Aries. Perhaps you’ve felt like everything was going fine and you had nothing to worry about.

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For you, Libra, love is like an adventure, crazy sport, or some sort of video arcade game. Lately, you may have been too caught up in the fantasy aspect of it without taking into account what it takes to keep a relationship afloat.

TauRuS Apr 20 - May 20

Love is very real to you. You’re apt to take it very seriously, perhaps even too seriously, Taurus. This is one of those emotions that eventually takes over your brain and leaves no room for rational thoughts on the topic.

geMInI May 21 - Jun 21

SCoRPIo Oct 23 - Nov 21

Matters of the heart are likely to get a bit sticky, Gemini. Perhaps you feel as if someone is shutting off from you and being very stubborn about it. Perhaps this person is giving you the cold shoulder and refusing to acknowledge you until you crawl back with an apology.

CanCeR Jun 22 - Jul 22

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GOOGLE’S MONEY I believe that your articles on local industries paint a grim picture of what the government has failed to accomplish. I am quite impressed that a sector like the mango industry is worth Sh260 million a year but can make more if our leaders created an avenue for more exports.

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DouBle STanDaRDS I can’t believe that Sauti Sol’s new video has been banned on local stations! These are the same stations that aired Sean Paul and Elephant Man’s explicit songs for all to see. It looks like hypocrisy to me. But that’s just my opinion. We should be promoting African artistes, not censoring them. It is a form of art, not a pornographic film.

—Kevin Khaemba, Mlolongo

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SagITTaRIuS Nov 22 - Dec 21

The notion of truth could get shot down today due to someone who knows you better than most, Sagittarius. It won’t take a long, drawn-out conversation or deep explanation to reveal the fact that there is a bit of deception.

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Six Years 1. The ocean was just too cold-Michael Moi, Langata.

2. How to cook fish without catching it- Moses Mutunga, Nairobi.

3. Welcome to my pool, it’s heated-Caroline Mutinda, State House road.

Love and romance should be going well for you now, Scorpio. However, today you could find that things get a bit uneasy when either you or your partner suspects something isn’t true or is suspicious about the situation at hand.

—by Harlan Coben Six years after losing his true love to another man, Jake Fisher is still haunted by memories and questions unanswered.

He witnessed the love of his life, Natalie, get married to a rival.

Six years of waiting and keeping the promise of ‘leave us alone’ and he can’t keep the promise when he sees the obituary of Natalie’s husband, Todd, in the papers.

He just has to see her again and must go to Todd’s funeral.

When he gets a glimpse of Todd’s widow, it’s not Na-

talie. This sends Jake on a search for the woman he fell in love with in the summer; the woman who broke his heart.

ebiz Top 10 most popular movie websites

1. IMBD: Estimated to have 115m per month, IMBD is the world’s most popular and authoritative source of movies.

2. Yahoo!Movies: Yahoo!Movies provides everything about movies online.

3. Rotten Tomatoes: Rotten Tomatoes has 17m users per month. It is the ultimate movie and TV database that features thousands of movies.

4. Moviefone: With about 9m users per

month, it provides full episodes, trailers, clips online and many more.

TV, video games and pop. It is home to 3m movie lovers every month.

5. MoviePilot: Moviepilot is home to 3.5m monthly users and provides a platform for people to talk about movies with a community of 15 million fans.

8. ComingSoon: Coming soon is home for 2.75m movie lovers every month

6. BoxOfficeMojo: With an estimated 3.25m users monthly, it gives international weekend box office by country and new releases.

7. CinemaBlend: Reports on movies,

9. Movies: Estimated to have 2.5m per month, Movies provide trailers and reviews, news, games and release dates.

10. Fandango: With an estimated 18m users per month, Fandango gives theatre show times, trailers and reviews.

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FRIday, May 9, 2014

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Nude nail polish hits the market Nude nail polish is the latest trend in the beauty world. This is a colour that gives a look of sophistication and is bold enough to make a beauty statement. However, finding the perfect hue to match one’s skin tone can be a tricky. If the nude nail polish looks amazing in the bottle, it does not necessarily mean that it will look beautiful when worn. It needs to perfectly compliment one’s complexion to come off.

People who have fair skin tone should avoid beige nude colour nail polish and the dark coloured ones too because they will make the hands look pale. Colours with a pink or purple undertones are good

for this skin tone because they will make the hands stand out and look bold. For those with an olive skin tone, look for nude nail polish with gold undertones. These will make the skin look brighter. Avoid pale colours as these will make the skin look sickly Women with darker skin tones should go for coffee-coloured nudes with yellow or orange undertones.

The deeper the skin complexion, the darker the nude colour should be because they make the skin look vibrant and to glow. One useful tip when applying the nude nail polish is to match it with the colour of the complexion.

Milky way: a milk bath is considered good for the skin.

Go on, take a milk bath for good skin It is said that Cleopatra, the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, used to bath in milk, which made her skin so flawlessly smooth that she was considered to have been the most beautiful woman in the world in her time. Perhaps she knew something other women did not know then, because scientific studies have shown that a milk bath is good for the skin and that is why manufacturers of skin care products like to tout them as having

milk. Bathing in milk helps reduce wrinkles. Dr Walter Smith of the International Dermal Institute says when milk sours, the sugar lactose is converted into lactic acid which, when applied on the skin, causes the surface layer to peel off leaving a new and smoother blemish-free skin.

Milk also helps in removal of dead skin and renewal of cells. It cleans, softens, and hydrates the skin preventing dryness by retaining the moisture leaving one with a soft and

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Men’s shoes at Jumia online 1

kenya ‘turns 50’ canvas shoes

Goor derbies

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Genk low semelle boot

It is said a handshake makes a man— but so does his appearance. A neatly pressed suit, with cufflinks and a tie must be complimented with the right shoes for a complete office look.

Likewise a relaxing or gym session calls for suitable footwear.

The casual jeans or khaki pant strut blends well with sneakers, sandals, keykoys, espadrilles, canvas shoes among others.

Jumia International is an online retail store with a branch in Kenya that deals in a variety of goods like electronic, outfits and shoes. All you have to do is browse the site, pick the shoes you want and contact them for a doorstep delivery after paying. Below are some of men’s shoes available at Jumia Kenya: Formal shoes Genk derbies with laces are a perfect match to that fitting suit.

Put on either the black or brown and leave your colleagues in awe.

If you want to stand out on that occasion or meeting then spare Sh4, 599 for a pair of the derbies

or more. Goor derbies will also give you a sleek look that makes you attractive. Get them from Jumia Online at Sh3, 999.

Casual shoes Black “Kenya turns 50” canvas shoes give a relaxing and elegant feel to the wearer. The canvas sneakers come in several colours and cost Sh2, 199 a pair.

You can also flaunt Dazawa laced low sneakers that go for Sh1, 499.

They are available in black, navy blue and white shades.

Moza X strap sandals are a breather after a whole week of nothing but work and high profile meetings in closed shoes. Get a pair in black or brown from Jumia at Sh2, 999 to keep your feet fresh.

Genk low semelle boots with an intern sole can work both ways.

They can be worn with an official outfit or a simple but classy casual wear.

The black or brown boots cost Sh2, 399.

Sports shoes Enjoy a workout session or a game of basketball with a pair of comfy high lace reptile sneakers that go for Sh4, 982 a set. Alternatively, with Sh3, 099, you can buy the Z & Y black high sneakers that cushion your feet.

glowing skin. As much as bathing in milk is good for the skin, ironically, ingesting it is bad for the skin.

Removing milk and dairy products from one’s diet is probably the most effective thing to do to clear skin of acne or blemishes.

According to Dr William Danby, a dermatologist in Manchester, milk contains components related to the hormone testosterone that may stimulate oil glands in the skin, setting the stage for acne breakouts.

beautyquotes t having a pretty Beauty isn’t abou d, a ving a pretty min face it’s about ha . ul a pretty so pretty heart, and —Drake

Beauty is only skin deep. I think what’s really important is finding a balance of mind, body and spirit.

— Jennifer Lopez

Boys think girls are like books. If the ’t cover doesn’t catch their eye they won bother to read what’s inside.

— Marilyn Monroe

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

— Eleanor Roosevelt

re beautiful Nothing makes a woman mo utiful. bea is she that ef than the beli — Sophia Loren

Happy girls are the prettiest

— Audrey Hepburn

MOTORING | 11 FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014

Sport Vitesse

Bugatti Veyron

Price: Shs 300m The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is a ahead of many modern model cars of our time.

It has a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W-16 engine with 1,200 horse power; big enough to power it to 62 mph in 2.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 408.84 km/h (254.04 mph).

Also known as the “Black Bess”, the machine takes after Type 18 model and was later designed with a body made entirely of lightweight carbon fibre with a black paint finish. The design included 24-carat gold through-

lock out the noise with touch-and-go wireless headphones Current technological trends have made travelling more comfortable. And to top up the comfort, wireless headphones are available for long distance travelling.

You only need to wear the headphones and zoom out.

Some types like the XO Vision IR620 IR wireless headphones feature a unique foldable ear cup designed to provide better comfort due to the extra padding.

The extra foam cushioning

makes it comfortable enough to wear for long periods. The wireless headphones have auto shutoff function that will save battery by shutting down automatically if it is not in use. This makes it a must

have accessory for comfort seekers. Most wireless headphones can be adjusted to fit different head sizes and provide relaxed grabs around the head.

The headsets feature a touch-on-and-off switch

look enhancing its model. Fine leather is worn on the headliner, foot well, seats, centre console, and rear bulkhead in a creamy Beige color while darker brown Havanna leather decorates the dashboard, dash panel, door trim panel, and cowl panel. Other modifications of colour and leather types complete the interior creating a masterpiece of a car model of its own kind. The “Black Bess” will be limited to just three units at a cost of 2.15 million Euros (Sh300million) each.

out the body on parts such as front horseshoe around the black grille, rear EB logo, hub covers on the black wheels, and tank and oil caps with their engraved “Black Bess” nameplates.

To create the impression of speed, gold stripes that start below the headlights and run into the fenders, towards the rear where they end at the door line, are used. The interior, which is arguably the most beautiful part of the Bugatti ‘Black Bess’, has leather door panels and is hand painted giving it a cool beautiful

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and volume control for convenient use on the go.

This checks the discomfort of looking for playing gear.

The wireless headphones go for average price of Sh3,350.

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Matwana/Matatu Culture

Traffic offenses you may never have known existed in the kenyan rule book

small package: This 14-seater matatu christened Wizzy (aka Tgod) runs the south c route. Boasting a high-power music system, it is among the most popular rides in the area.

Send a photograph of your favourite matatu, with the route it covers, to: news@x-news.co.ke. Also provide a brief explanation as to why you like it. The best picture (and story) will be published on this page.

The Kenyan book of rules is full of things you should not do; most of which are a mystery to members of the public until they have to face a judge. These bylaws were recently introduced

by Nairobi City Council for pedestrian and motorists.

1. Pedestrians crossing the roads in Nairobi when traffic light is red— fine is Sh10,000.

2. Motorist moving on when the traffic light is red – fine Sh10,000.

3. Pedestrians crossing the road while talking on their mobile phones – Fine Sh500.

4. Boarding/Alighting at non designated matatu stops —Fine Sh10,000.

5. Unfastened seat belt — Fine Sh500.

6. Worn out tyres —Fine Kshs 10,000.

7. Double parking —Fine Sh20,000.

Be careful also of the following offences lSitting or even leaning on potted plants in the Central Business District. lParking on a pedestrian walk area. lHaving a “For Sale Sign” on your vehicle if you have not

paid for the license.

lSpitting or blowing your

nose other than into a suitable piece of cloth or tissue. lBuying from hawkers could also land you into trouble with the city council police.

If arrested, a) Avoid getting into a confrontation or an argument with the city council askaris as it could worsen the situation. b) Inform someone else to come and pay your fine as you cannot pay your own fine after being charged.

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FRIday, May 9, 2014

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Boma hosts EA Fashion Week

GLITZY: The Boma hotel which is the venue for the 2014 East Africa Fashion Week.

Fashion enthusiasts have an opportunity to check out the latest designs and accessories when the East African Fashion Week opens tomorrow, at the Boma hotel in Nairobi.

The theme of this year’s event is ‘Feeding the Hungry’. The organisers have pledged to donate 40 per cent of the gate charges to a Kenya Red Cross fund for feeding the hungry

in the Lake Turkana area.

The annual event was started as a platform for established and upcoming fashion designers to parade their works. Designers from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda come together and showcase their fashion creativity with pieces that capture the spirit of the region. The Fashion Week

started on May 8 with a pre-party at Galileo Xtreme before the grand gala night at the Boma where admission will cost Sh3,000, which is inclusive of food. The event organizers promise a night full of the grandest glitz and glamour. The event is sponsored by Valon Skin Care, Classic FM, X FM, Boma Hotels and Oriflame.

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Escape to the Bush House

Grab a couple of your close buddies and escape the hectic city for the Bush House and Camp, in Karen, for a fun-filled weekend. Bush Camp is in the neighbourhood of some of best spots in Nairobi where guests can enjoy safari visits and relax.

Besides Nairobi National Park, excursion lovers can tour Karen Blixen House and Museum, Crocodile Farm, Nairobi National Museum & Snake Park, the Giraffe Centre the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and the Animal Orphanage.

Accommodation facilities are sparkling clean, well-furnished and fitted with all facilities from TV areas, bathrooms, dressing

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tables to wardrobes.

Guests are free to choose whether they want to spend their nights in the guest house, twin rooms or dormitory. There is a spacious dining room where different continental dishes are served by professional chefs.

There is a well-stocked bar to cater for the drinking needs of all visitors.

You can work your muscles a bit shooting hoops on the nearby basketball court, play pool, or help to feed two tamed bunnies.

With Sh1, 800 to Sh6, 000 per head a night, depending on the type of room you stay in, Bush House and Camp guarantees you bed and breakfast.

Coast Nite

Hotel Intercontinental

Come experience the best of coast culture from amazing coastal dishes to dancing to bango,chakacha,nzele and many more When: Friday 9th May Where: Carnivore Restaurant Admission: Sh 500 Time: 6pm

Purple night Admission: free Time: 6pm onwards

Aqua Blu Club and Lounge Bar Afro house night with DJ Nzech and Eddy Admission: free Time: 8pm-5pm

Lavish Lounge

Live video mixes by DVJ Static Admission: free Time: 8pm-5pm

Langata

Ridgeways

CBD

Langata Road

CBD

Karen

Carnivore Restaurant

Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club

IMAX Kenya

Mamba village

Cin Cin Wine Bar

Tamambo Karen Blixen

Admission: Sh500 Time: 6pm onwards

Admission: Sh2000 Time: 6pm-10pm

Admission: free Time: 8pm onwards

Bahari Coast Nite

Entertainment by Juma and Tutu Band

Friday party hosted

by MC Larry and cocktails at Sh200

Untamed party in the wild feat.DJ Adrian & DJ Nijo Admission: Sh400 Time: 7pm onwards

Babes and bubbles night

Street Legends Band live Admission: free Time: 7pm till midnight

Admission: free Time: 7.30pm onwards

friday, May 9, 2014

Sport

teenage kickS Copa Coca Cola U-15 tournament resumes this weekend p.15

Chef makes melon images of Ronaldo, Neymar Brazilian chef Rogerio Holanda seems so excited about the 2014 World Cup coming to Brazil that he has carved the images of his favourite players into watermelons. Holanda has been hard at work carving Cristiano Ronaldo’s image into two large watermelons along with the

Real Madrid forward’s trademark ‘CR7’ logo. The talented chef has also used Brazilian star Neymar as his muse for a hand carving into the exotic fruit at San Raphael hotel in Sao Paulo.

Holanda will be hoping Ronaldo is fit to travel to the World Cup with Portugal after the 29-year-

old was forced off with a hamstring injury during Madrid’s 1-1 La Liga draw with Valladolid. Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti may be wrapping Ronaldo up in cotton wool ahead of the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 24. But the disappointing point is that

his side’s hopes of winning the Spanish title are all but over.

Sergio Ramos stepped into Ronaldo’s boots to sweep home a 25-yard free-kick in the first half before the defender’s goal was cancelled out by Valladolid forward Osorio in the 85th minute.

Kenya looks to finish on a high in London

wiNNeRs: Manchester City celebrate their last-gasp Premier League victory in 2012. The team is on track to lifting the title at the end of this season—all they need is a draw in their final match, against Westham

City can be crowned champions on Sunday

Manager Manuel Pellegrini expects Manchester City to be crowned English champions for the second time in three seasons with his side needing only a point from their final home game against West Ham United on Sunday. City will win the Premier League unless Sam Allardyce’s West Ham pull off a major upset at the Etihad Stadium and Liverpool beat Newcastle United at Anfield.

City, who beat Aston Villa 4-0 on Wednesday, head into the final match of the season with 83 points, two ahead of Liverpool whose collapse at

Crystal Palace on Monday when they blew a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3, left their title hopes in tatters.

“Of course, I expect to win the title now because we are top of the table,” Pellegrini said.

“Winning the next game means we can win the title. “We are not thinking of drawing. We are thinking of trying to play. As we did so far during the whole season here at the Etihad.”

The only way Liverpool can end their 24-year-drought for the title is if City lose to West Ham and Liverpool win.

If City draw and Liverpool win, City would win the title on goal difference.

The only other outstanding issues to be decided are whether Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United take the final Europa League place and the final confirmation of Norwich City’s relegation.

Norwich, who battled to a 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Sunday, have 33 points, three behind West Bromwich Albion but with a hugely inferior goal difference they look sure to go down.

Outgoing champions Manchester United and big-spending Tottenham

Hotspur have had to lower ambitions after disappointing seasons. They are now eyeing the dubious consolation of a Europa League spot.

Chelsea travel to bottom club Cardiff who are returning to the Championship after their first season in top flight since 1962 found them short of class.

Fulham, also doomed after 13 years in top flight, host the season’s most improved team, Crystal Palace, who were deep in relegation trouble when Tony Pulis arrived in November.

They have now climbed to 11th.

As the curtains fall on the 2013/2014 HSBC Sevens Series this weekend at Twickenham, London, Kenya aims to finish on the high.

Shujaa are in Pool B alongside USA, Samoa and Canada in what is seen as a mid-table clash.

The three are in placed sixth, seventh and eighth respectively with 82, 72 and 69 points after last weekend’s Glasgow Sevens.

Captain Collins Injera has rallied the team to wind up the season on a high after wobbling and hobbling for the better part of the campaign.

“Inconsistencies sum up the season we have just had although in Glasgow, there were glimpses of hope. That is what we want to better this weekend. We have been playing the first half so well then things change in the second,” he said.

“On a brighter side, we moved two places in the rankings. It’s not the best we wished for but it’s a positive impact. Our target is to qualify for semi-final appearance of the season,” said the captain.

Kenya will start the day with a clash agains the US in the morning before fixtures against Somoa and Canada respectively in the afternoon.

Saturday 10 May 2014 11.22am Kenya v United States 2.28pm Kenya v Samoa 5.54pm Kenya v Canada.

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Williamson fears for overworked defender WORK HORSE: Gor Mahia defender Godfrey Walusimbi (right) in action during a past league match. The club’s head Coach, Bobby Williamson says the player has recently been overworked and that he may soon need an assistant.

Kenyan Premier League Champions and current leaders, Gor Mahia take on fourth-placed Sofapaka on Saturday in a potentially cracking Kenya Premier League match at the City Stadium.

Victory over Sony Sugar kept the team at the top of the league table for three weeks going into tomorrow’s match. Coming from

a narrow win over the millers, Coach Bobby Williamson wants his players to remain focussed on how to beat Sofapaka.

The coach is, however, concerned for left back Godfrey Walusimbi, saying the club need to get cover to reduce the workload for the Ugandan international.

“The boy has played virtually all

Strath seek revenge as they take on Nakuru in Kenya Cup semi final

Champions Nakuru play host to Strathmore University tomorrow in a Kenya Cup semi-final at the Nakuru Athletic Club.

The eagerly awaited match is a repeat of last year’s final that saw the Nakuru-based side lift the title for the first time ever with a thumping 39-3 victory.

Wanyore, as the champions are commonly referred to, have been in great form during the league phase, winning 12 out of 13 matches to finish top. The Strathmore Leos qualified for the semi-finals after placing fourth in the league phase.

Leos coach Mitch Ocholla

says all his side wants is a place in the final, and not necessarily revenge for the thrashing in last year’s final.

“The primary target is to go to Nakuru and come back with a positive result. To achieve that my players need to stick to their game plan.

Discipline will play key on Saturday,” said the former Kenya sevens coach.

“Although I know my players so much want to put that humiliating loss behind them, that can only be possible if go all the way to lift the title,” Ocholla said His counterpart, Dominique Habimana, has warned his players not to be carried away.

but one league match without counting the cup competition fixtures. As a matter of urgency, the club will need to be prepared in case of injuries and fatigue, which cannot be avoided in football,” said Williamson, who has worked with the full back as coach of the Ugandan national team.

Musa Mohammed, a natural right

back, struggled in the position last year whenever he was deployed there.

Walusimbi has been a revelation anda fans’ darling since his move from SC Villa at the start of the campaign.

Chris Wekesa had made the position his own for a while until nagging recurrent injuries.

Saturday:

W/ Stima vsChemelil Gor Mahia vs Sofapaka

Sunday:

KCB vs Muhoroni Youth Bandari vs Sony Sugar Tusker vs KRA Top Fry vs Ulinzi Mathare vs City Stars Thika United vs Leopards

Gay’s soft ban raises eyebrows IAAF vice-chairman Sebastian Coe has warned that the world athletics governing body will look ‘very, very closely’ at the one-year ban given to Tyson Gay after the former 100 metres world champion tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid.

Gay, 31, got a backdated 12-month suspension from the US Anti-Doping Agency after he agreed to co-operate with anti-doping authorities despite failing three tests in June 2013.

But this has caused uproar with Olympic swimming medallist Michael Jamieson among those questioning why the sprinter can race again as early as July.

Former world 100m record-holder Asafa Powell was given an 18-month ban for taking a supplement con-

CHEAT: Tyson Gay has been banned for one year after failing a doping test.

taining a banned stimulant.

“There has to be confidence that the athletes on the track know they will be treated in

exactly the same way, and spectators must have complete confidence in knowing what they are watching is

legitimate,” Lord Coe said: Gay has continued training at his base in Florida over the past 10 months.

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Samba’s pale attacking flair worries 1970 guru

FRIday, May 9, 2014

Captain Thiago Silva is the only Brazil player who would found a place in the 1970 World Cup winning team, former midfield great Rivelino claims.

The assessment highlights the Selecao’s shift from an attacking force to one more defensively orientated.

Rivelino, one of the stars of the legendary side, said Neymar was the other standout in the team aiming for Brazil’s sixth World Cup title at the tournament starts on home soil on June 12.

The 1970 side had a host of great forwards, so only Silva, the classy Paris St Germain defender and Brazil captain, would edge his way into the team.

“If you look at the back, Thiago Silva would get into the 1970 team,” he said.

“You can’t ignore a player like Thiago Silva. He has real quality.” Rivelino said lack of

SAMBA POSE: Brazil national team. 1970 star Rivelino says lack of attacking flair in 2014 World Cup squad is worrying.

strikers means Brazil go into a World Cup for the first time with a better back four than the forward line. The country

of Pele, Ronaldo and Romario has few attractive options upfront, a worry considering each of the World Cup

triumphs included a deadly attacking duo. “Brazil always had great attackers who could decide a game at any

Khan now targets Mayweather Amir Khan hopes he may finally be in line for a dream fight with American legend Floyd Mayweather after returning to the ring with an emphatic win.

The 27-year-old from Bolton declared that after a lopsided decision victory over the dangerous Luis Collazo. Many observers feared Khan had bitten off more than he could chew by agreeing to face former world champion Collazo on his bow in the 147lb division.

Yet Khan, whose last bout was in April 2013 when he struggled badly against the lightly regarded Julio Diaz, showed his class in Las Vegas by knocking down the rugged southpaw three times en route to a unanimous decision victory.

Khan was in no way flattered by two judges scoring the bout 119-104, with the third 117-106.

“It was tough because Collazo was very awkward, but we pulled it together and came out with the win,”

Khan said.

“It was a tough fight to debut at 147 pounds. Not many fighters would take a fight like this.

“I’ve got a lot of respect for him, but I’m lucky to have had a great performance against him.

“I knew it was going to be a tough fight. I’m glad it’s over and now we’re going to move on.”

After improving his record to 29 wins from 32 bouts, Khan is now keen to target Mayweather.

STRONG: Amir Khan weighs in at a previous fight. He wants to fight Floydd Mayweather next.

Wario puts bhang smokers in KPL on notice Sports Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario has promised crack the whip on Kenyan Premier League players and coaches suspected of smoking bhang to enhance performance

on the pitch. A committee appointed by Kenyan government to investigate use of banned substances by athletes revealed widespread abuse of marijuana among KPL players.

“We can never allow such uncouth behaviours to prevail, we shall work in urgency to bring order in the most supported sport in the world,” Wario said.

“We talked to a number of

players and our findings proved that many of them use bhang and this even includes some coaches,” said Professor Moni Wekesa, the chairman of the committee.

moment,” he says. “If you go back in 1958, it was Pele and Vava; in 1962, Pele and Vava; in 1970, Pele and Tostao.”

Williams, Li Na in Madrid quarters Two two-time defending champion Serena Williams won more routinely on Thursday to advance the Madrid Open quarterfinals.

The World No 1 remains on course for a third consecutive Madrid Open title after a 6-2 6-3 win over 14th seed Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain. The 31-year-old set up a last eight meeting with fifth seed Petra Kvitova on Friday afternoon.

Williams, in pursuit of her 60th title, hit 27 winners to her Spanish opponent’s five, while securing seven break points in the sun.

“She made me work for every point and it wasn’t an easy win,” the top-ranked American said. “She just won last week, so she is definitely not an easy player to play.”

It was Williams’ 650th career victory. Navarro, who couldn’t carry over the form of winning her first career title in Portugal on Saturday to the Spanish capital.

Copa Coca Cola action resumes in six branches After taking a breather last weekend, the Copa Coca-Cola Under-15 soccer tournament resumes this weekend with last year’s losing finalists, Kisumu Lakers, in action.

Lakers, who lost to JMJ academy 3-1 in last year’s national finals, will have revenge on their mind when they launch their campaign in Nyanza North. Their first assignment will be to navigate past city rivals Kisumu United in the first tie.

Lakers’ second match will be against Siaya United as Muhoroni Stars hosts Kisumu United.

Muhoroni will later play Siaya United as Bondo Combined clash with debutants Gem Centre Maliera.

Kisumu Queens will face Bondo Girls as Onjiko Girls Talent take

on Siaya Queens in the ladies’ fixtures.

Railways Club will host the Nairobi East branch clashes. Last year’s provincial finalists, Makadara Juniors, could book a slot in the second provincial finals in a row.

To achieve the feat, they will have to grab all the three points in the clash against Kariobangi Combined.

Ajentos boys, who lost 2-1 in the first tie, will take on Young Rovers in their first match before meeting Kamukunji Combined. The latter will meet Kariobangi Combined in the last assignment of the day.

Kisauni Youth won the opening two matches and could qualify for Coast provincial finals if they beat Bright Stars and Wayzata Boys.

Kuinet Girls.

Hamilton seeking to overtake teammate Rosberg in Spain Hamilton seeking to overtake Rosberg in Spain Lewis Hamilton is prepared for a push for the Formula One driver’s championships lead in Spain this weekend.

Brit Hamilton is second behind Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg going into the fifth race of the season at the Circuit de Catalunya, but he’s on the roll of his life having hat trick of victories in the last

three races. If his form at Castelloli Karting is anything to go by, his former childhood karting rival Rosberg will know he’s got a battle on his hands as the European F1 season begins. Hamilton gave a karting master class for media in a custom No 44 vehicle before giving those on the track the chance to feel like his F1 opponents this year and eat his dust.

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Briton Trevor Morgan to coach AFC Leopards AFC Leopards have settled on Trevor Morgan as their new head coach.

Morgan comes in to replace James Nandwa, who left last month after a string of bad results. The Briton beat Italian Emmanuele Filippini during the recruitment exercise conducted last week as club Chairman Allan Kasavuli confirmed.

Kasavuli said Morgan has been handed a one year contract and is expected to officially step into office imminently.

“He is a great coach and there is no

doubt that he will bring prosperity to this great club.

He has asked for time to go back to Madrid and deal with personal issues and then take up position in a week. In the meantime assistant coach Abdalla Juma will continue to lead the club,” said Kasavuli. Morgan, on his part, said he acknowledged the talent at the club and his desire is to help them achieve their targets.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to coach a club in Kenya. I like it that we share the same ambitions and that is success,” he said.

thetimeline Ryan Giggs @ryan gigs_cc “with his Lifetime Achievement Award. “I’m not usually an emotional person but this has touched me.”

Degea @D_DeGea with the #mufc Players’ Player of the Year trophy. “I’m really happy & grateful to win this honour.”

Manchester United@ ManUtd “Ryan Giggs has told #MUTV “I’ll take my time” in deciding whether to play on next season. “I still enjoy training, I still enjoy playing.”

FG@FunnyGooner “Arsene W is probably the only sane person left in this insane footballing world. I could listen to him all day, humorous yet intelligent.” ian thomas@toffo5 “Everytime I see Yaya Toure I get so jealous cause he should be playing for us.#United” Abdullahi Muhammad@abdool_moh “Wenger:I almost signed Ronaldo. Wenger:I almost signed Hazard.

Wenger:I almost signed Yaya Toure Wenger:I almost won a trophy in last 9 yrs!”

Empire of the Kop@empireofthekop “Jack Wilshere is talking rubbish, Luis Suarez has easily outstripped Yaya Toure this season”

AppointED: incoming AFC Leopards head Coach trevor Morgan follows proceedings during the team’s match against KCB on Wednesday. He is expected to assume office in a week.

FeelinglikeabadmanFM‫@‏‬ FMbadman Let’s hope none of these babies become Liverpool fans when they are older!

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