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Govt offers hope for lifting of GMOs ban Hopes for the lifting of the ban on Genetically Modified Products increased on Thursday after the Government appeared to have softened its stance on the issue.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei said Genetically Modified crops are a food production alternative that can help mitigate against perennial food shortage.

“The government recognises the potential that technology, including genetic modification, can offer towards attainment of food security,” Koskei said in a speech read

by Principal Secretary Japhet Ntiba.

The acknowledgment came amid intense pressure from experts, lobbyists and governors to have the ban imposed in 2012 lifted.

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7pm Costa Rica vs England

11pm Japan vs Colombia

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Hope over lifting of GMOs ban From Page 1 Early this week, researchers and dons accused the government of applying double standards in the use of Genetically Modified (GM) foods. They claimed the Government had banned the products but at the same time funding research on the products.

“We are calling for the lifting of the ban because we have an effective regulatory authority – the National Biosafety Authority,” said Egerton University Vice Chancellor Prof

Koskei

James Tuitoek at the conclusion of a two-day workshop on biotechnology and GMOs at their Njoro campus.

Governors have also piled pressure on the government to lift the ban, arguing that it is necessary to solve the food shortage experienced in some counties.

“This ban was rushed and was not based on facts since there is nothing wrong with the products.

Growing economies are using the biotechnology and their lifespans

are far above ours,” chairman of the Governors’ Council Committee on Biotechnology Jack Ranguma said early this month in Nairobi.

Koskei had earlier in the year denied claims that his ministry was opposed to genetically modified crops.

He said they were only awaiting a report from a task force formed by the Ministry of Health to assess the safety of GM crops before advising on the way forward.

The ban was imposed in November

2012 by the then Cabinet Minister Beth Mugo due to controversial studies that linked GM crops to cancer.

Research has, however, dismissed the findings, claiming they were sponsored by anti-GM crusaders.

Prof Ntiba, who read the speech during a global forum on food security at Safari Park Hotel on Thursday, revealed that the government provides up to 4 million people with food assistance every year.

SA firm gets first order for pepper bullets drone The maker of a drone that fires pepper spray bullets says it has received its first order for the machine.

South Africa-based Desert Wolf told the BBC it had secured the sale of 25 units to a mining company after showing off the equipment at a trade show.

The company is marketing the gadget as a “riot control copter” that can tackle crowds “without endangering the lives of security staff ”.

But the International Trade Union Confederation is horrified by the idea.

“This is a deeply disturbing and repugnant development and we are convinced that any reasonable government will move quickly to stop the

deployment of advanced battlefield technology on workers or indeed the public involved in legitimate protests and demonstrations,” said spokesman Tim Noonan.

Desert Wolf ’s website says the Skunk octacopter drone is fitted with four high-capacity paintball barrels, each capable of firing up to 20 bullets per second.

In addition to pepper-spray ammunition, the firm says it can also be armed with dye-marker balls and solid plastic balls.

The machine can carry up to 4,000 bullets at a time as well as “blinding lasers” and on-board speakers that can communicate warnings to a crowd.

ATTACKER. Skunk riot control drone at the IFSEC security exhibition outside Johannesburg. Armed with four paintball guns, it can fire a variety of ammunition to subdue unruly crowds. A full system including cameras and ground control station costs around R500 000 (Sh5000,000).

Kenyan pupils top EA in reading, maths skills Kenyan pupils have the best literacy and numeracy skills in East Africa, with schools from Nairobi and Central regions leading the pack, a report by Uwezo Kenya says.

On average, 80 per cent of all children aged 10 and above are able read and handle mathematical problems, the report indicates.

Westlands District is the best in Nairobi with pupils scoring an average of 87.7 per cent.

In the general performance across Kenya, Central districts scooped six out of the best 10 positions. Kikuyu

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district has 85.3, while Ruiru scored 84.8 per cent.

Imenti South in Eastern region scored 84.1 as Nyeri South attained 81.7 and Thika West 80.8 per cent.

Murang’a North recorded 79.6 per cent closely followed by Naivasha at 79.5.

Keiyo settled at 79.1 with Gthunguri registering 78.9 per cent to close the best top 10.

East Baring District had the worst performance in the two main tested skills.

The survey found out that 10 pupils

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in Standard Four to Eight in East Pokot can hardly read or solve an arithmetic problem for Standard Two. The region has the highest number of illiterate children and despite the introduction of free primary education, six out of 10 children remain out of school.

Children from poorer households consistently achieve lower competency levels on all tests and across all ages.

Dr John Mugo, the coordinator of Uwezo Kenya, attributed the disparity in performance between the best

and worst districts to inequality.

“If not addressed, (the inequality means) our children in the regions will be locked out of local opportunities and on the global arena,” he says.

The report says at least one in 10 teachers is absent from school in East Africa on any given day. This may be contributing to poor performance especially in the remote regions.

Less than a third of children enrolled in Grade 3 have basic Grade 2 level literacy and numeracy skills,

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The research was conducted between January and February last year in more than 4,500 schools. At least 30 schools were sampled for each district.

About 150,000 pupils between age six and 16 were given Standard Two sample questions to test English and Swahili comprehension and numeracy skills Based on the rankings, Tanzania performed better, while Uganda posted the worst results.

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Police shoot 2 in city robbery attempts

Kenyans vulnerable to cyber criminals Kenyans have become more vulnerable to online attacks, the latest annual cybersecurity report from the Telecommunications Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) has revealed.

As the demand for internet services and connectivity increases, more people are falling prey to digital predators.

The survey found that in 2013 the number of cyber-attacks detected in Kenya rose by 108 per cent to 5.4 million.

“The trends captured in this report are similar in many ways to global trends reported in other regions all

Two suspected thugs were last night shot dead in two separate robbery attempts in Nairobi . The first shooting was in Soweto, Kayole, where police responded to an alarm and killed one member of a gang intent on robbing a bar while three others escaped.

Police say another suspect was shot in Lunga Lunga slums where they recovered a pistol after a gang raided a warehouse and tried to rob the owners of their valuables.

Cattle rustlers kill four in Baringo attack

Four people were killed yesterday in Nadome village in Tiaty Constituency, Baringo County after about 200 raiders armed with AK47 riffles attacked 10 villages and made off with more than 20, 000 goats and cattle.

Tiaty police boss Daniel Kirui said he could not confirm the deaths yet. He, however, said security had been beefed up in the area.

Kambi insists new NSSF rates to be effected Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi says the new NSSF contributions set to take effect by the end of this month will be implemented as planned.

Employers and workers unions have strongly opposed the move with the employers asking the minister to first gazette the rules and the regulations on how to opt out of the scheme. But Mr Kambi insists he has done everything required and that “the deductions will start by the end of this month.”

Governors want talks with Uhuru over insecurity The Council of Governors now wantsa special session with President Uhuru Kenyatta convened to discuss the state of security in the country.

Council of Governors chairman Isaac Rutto said insecurity and the heightened political tension in the country is affecting the economic growth in the counties.

Rutto also asked the President to quickly gazette the County Policing Authority.

over the world,” says Paula Kigen, Associate Director for the Centre for Informatics Research and Innovation (CIRI) at the United States International University in Nairobi. One of the more common attacks is done through Botnets, a system which allows cyber criminals (hackers) to control the machines in order to send people spam e-mails or steal their personal information.

Other attacks include online and mobile banking fraud, where cyber criminals post false information on the internet, luring Kenyans into a variety of scams and shoddy deals.

No contraceptives in schools, Kaimenyi says Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has ruled out the possibility of introducing contraceptives in schools.

The Reproductive Health Care Bill 2014 set to be tabled in the Senate by nominated Senator Judith Sijeny proposes that school going children be given condoms and birth control pills. But Prof Kaimenyi differed sharply with the proposals saying it will erode the morals of children.

“We cannot allow condoms everywhere. It will encourage immoral behavior,” he said.

The minister spoke yesterday on Nation FM’s morning interview where he vowed to ensure the ministry continues to teach children to abstain from sex. The bill already sparked criticism from other stakeholders with teachers declaring their

opposition to the plans.

“Introducing condoms and birth control pills in schools is a wrong move that we will not support,” Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers chairman Omboko Milemba said on Sunday. Earlier, Knut Secretary General Wilson Sossion had also expressed similar sentiments towards the Bill. “Our curriculum only allows children to be taught responsible sexual behaviour and not to be sexually active. Giving them birth control pills and condoms will only make them sexually active,” he said. If the Bill, which has also been opposed by education experts, went ahead, it would have been the first legislation to recognize that children as young as 10 are sexually active and therefore need to get access to reproductive health services and products.

FACES OF INNOCENCE: Happy schoolgirls. Education Cabinet Secretary Prof Jacob Kaimenyi (inset) has added his voice to the opposition against a bill seeking to introduce contraceptives in schools.

Conflicting reports on death toll in Northern Nigeria blast Tuesday’s explosion at a soccer viewing center in northeastern Nigeria is feared to have claimed the lives of 21 men and young boys. The victims were watching a World Cup match between Brazil and Mexico

during the incident, which also left about 30 others injured. There are, however, conflicting reports on the number of casualties with an updated statistics expected later today. A hospital source, however, revealed

that 21 people were killed in the explosion and another 27 sustained injuries. The source from Sani Abacha Specialist Hospital in Damaturu spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity.

“All the victims are young

men and boys. They sustained burns, ruptured tissues, shattered bones,” he said. A police official placed the death toll lower on Wednesday, saying 10 people had died. The hospital spokesman said its count

was based on the number of bodies delivered to the facility’s morgue. The blast occurred on the outskirts of Damaturu, in Yobe state, The explosives had been concealed in an abandoned motorized rickshaw.

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Mpeketoni massacre: Two held, normal life resumes Two suspects have been arrested in connection with Sunday attacks at Mpeketoni in Lamu County as normal life slowly resumes in the area.

One of the suspects, identified as Ahmed Abdallah, is said to be the owner of a vehicle alleged to have been used by the gunmen to carry out the attacks.

The other, Salim Dyana, was said to have been the driver of the vehicle used in the massacre. The two recorded police statements and are assisting with investigations.

The developments came even as calm slowly returned to the area.

Area MP Julius Ndegwa on Tuesday urged residents to resume everyday activities, saying their security will be guaranteed.

“Security officers are here and I want to urge locals to resume their activities,” he said. Police Inspector General David Kimaiyo has appointed John Njenga Miiri as the area OCPD following the suspension of top security officials accused of negligence.

GSU officer patrolled the area after they were deployed to boost security.

Several schools, however, remained closed on Thursday as terrified villagers relocated to other areas of the county.

“Class attendance cannot be guaranteed with the situation still volatile as tension hangs everywhere,” County Director of Education Ndegwa Mwanyoha said.

Professionals have launched a helpline and a bank account for donations to help victims of the killings. At least 58 people have been confirmed to have died in the attacks.

Victims have received humanitarian support from government officials through the Department of Special Programmes.

Meanwhile, leaders continue to appeal for calm and have urged Kenyans to maintain AFTERMATH: The wreckage of a vehicle that was burned by attackers at Mpeketoni in Lamu. Two suspects are assisting police with investigations into the attacks that have so far killed at least 58 people. peace.

Israel envoy calls for intelligence info sharing The government should reduce the bureaucracy involved in sharing intelligence information to help stem the threats posed by terrorists.

Israel Deputy Prime Minister Avigdor Liberman says the current terror threats across the world requires governments to increase networking in information sharing.

He said many formal systems involved in sharing the information often hinder officers from responding appropriately.

“We need to reduce bureaucracy on issues of sharing security information. Terror groups such as Hamas, ISIS in Iraq, Boko Haram in West Africa and Al-Shabaab share information and network to cause evil and we therefore

President Uhuru Kenyatta with Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Avigdor Liberman.

don’t need too much formal systems which sometimes hinder those involved in responding to security threats,” he said.

Liberman said his country will increase security cooperation with Kenya, especially in the sharing of

information and technology to provide quicker solutions to threats posed by terror.

He expressed confidence in Kenya as a key investment hub and said there are more than 50 investors from Israel already in Kenya for a business forum.

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All city taxi operators to register at Kidero office The Nairobi county government has directed all taxis operating in the city to be registered in the next six months. Governor Evans Kidero says the move will curb crime in the county.

Kidero, who received an interim report on transport, said he will ensure operators’ details are available and can easily be traced in the shortest period. “We do not even know how many taxis we have within Nairobi.

There are people who come with vehicles in the morning and convert them to taxis.

Registration of taxis will obviously ensure we know who is operating them,” he said.

He said the move will ensure only registered taxis operate in the capital city.

He said those operating in other counties and would like to access the city will pay a fee. “Taxis from outside Nairobi will be charged a fee to be able to access Nairobi and I would like them to be implemented as fast as possible,” he said.

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Study links too much sitting to cancer risk Physical inactivity has been linked with diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, but it can also increase the risk of certain cancers, according to a study.

Researchers have established that too much sitting significantly increases the risk of various cancers.

According to the findings of a study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute

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of the US, Epidemology and Preventive Medicine scientists at the University of Regenburg, Germany, the risk increases with each additional two-hour sitting.

“That sedentariness has a detrimental impact on cancer even among physically active persons implies that limiting the time spent sedentary may play an important role in preventing cancer,” they wrote.

To assess the relationship between TV viewing time, recreational sitting time, occupational sitting time, and total sitting time with the risk of various cancers, they conducted a meta-analysis of 43 observational studies, including more than 4 million individuals and 68,936 cancer cases. Data in the individual studies were obtained with selfadministered questionnaires

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When the highest levels of sedentary behavior were compared to the lowest, the researchers found a statistically significantly higher risk for three types of cancer -- colon, endometrial, and lung.

Moreover, the risk increased with each two-hour increase in sitting time at eight per cent for colon cancer, 10 per cent for endometrial cancer and 6 per

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cent for lung cancer. The effect also seemed to be independent of physical activity, suggesting that large amounts of time spent sitting can still be detrimental to those who are otherwise physically active.

TV viewing time showed the strongest relationship with colon and endometrial cancer, possibly because TV watching is often associated with drinking, the authors say.

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Raila rejects plea to call off Cord rallies: Cord leader Raila Odinga yesterday rejected calls to suspend the planned Saba Saba rally in Nairobi and denied claims that he was responsible for the Mpeketoni attacks in Lamu in which 60 people were killed.

Mr Odinga asked President Kenyatta to immediately start a major overhaul of the national security system. He said Interior Cabinet Secretary ole Lenku and his Defence counterpart Omamo are incompetent.

Jubilee, Cord MPs want rallies halted: Twenty-seven MPs drawn from both Cord and Jubilee and the Council of Governors yesterday called for the suspesion of the on-going opposition rallies following the Mpeketoni attacks of last Sunday and Monday. The statement by the legislators was later supported by their 22 female colleagues equally drawn from across the political divide. They called for sobriety and responsibility by all leaders...

Raila’s response: Opposition leader Raila Odinga responded to President Kenyatta’s sugestion that Cord’s political activity paved way for the Mpeketoni attacks.

Raila termed the President’s remarks as “rushed judgement” that “could undermine investigations.” The former Prime Minister took issue with the President’s linkage of the attack to what he called “local political activity”, and a political wing he described as “reckless” “hate-mongers”...

Boost in antibiotics resistance fight Scientists have found a new route to attack antibiotic-resistant bacteria by blocking the mechanism they use to build their exterior coating.

The bugs construct this defensive barrier in a complex process that depends on a key dual-protein molecule.

Its structure has been mapped using the intense X-rays of the Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire.

Researchers told the journal Nature that drugs can now be developed to interfere with this LptDE protein.

“We identified how LptDE builds up the outer membrane,” said Prof Changjiang Dong, from the University of East Anglia’s Norwich Medical School.

“It does this through a ‘path’ and a ‘gate’, and we have shown that if we block the path or the gate, the bacteria will die. To do this, you would design and use another, much smaller molecule,” he told BBC News.

The experiments targeted gram-negative bacteria, which cause a large number of infections, ranging from salmonella to meningitis.

This class of bugs is getting increasingly smart at warding off attack from antibiotic treatments thanks in part to the impermeability of its lipid-based outer coating.

What makes LptDE such a fascinating target for new drugs is that it is highly “conserved” - its role is common across gram-negative bacteria. By attacking the functioning of the outer membrane new drugs would not need to get inside the bugs before starting their work. “If the bacteria do not have the outer membrane, they cannot withstand environmental changes,”said Prof Dong.

I am not planning a coup, says Raila: Cord leader Raila Odinga has denied that he is plotting a coup against President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, but vowed to press on with the Coalition’s controversial countrywide rallies. “We are still calling for dialogue and our plan is not to dislodge the Government. “Sisi hatuna haja ya kupindua serikali. Hatuna haja ya nusu mkate, hata robo mkate hatutaki,” said Raila...

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YouTube vows to block music from rival artists

THE BOSSES: Shelter Afrique MD Allasane Ba’ addresses the media to announce the USD 20 million loan by CBA. He’s accompanied by CBA Group Managing Director Isaac Awuondo and Hardy Pemhiwa, the Managing Director of Amana Capital (left).

Shelter Afrique Sh1.7b housing project loan The Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) has loaned out Sh1.75 billion ($20 million) to Shelter Afrique.

The money will help in the construction of affordable housing in selected countries in Africa, including Kenya.

“Kenya has a dynamic mortgage industry which is growing rapidly and becoming increasingly competitive,” says CBA Group Managing

Director Isaac Awuondo.

Speaking at the signing ceremony at CBA headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday, Awuondo said mortgage lending is accessible to a minority of the population.

He said the partnership between CBA and Shelter Afrique will help address some of the financing inefficiencies hampering Africa’s real estate growth.

Shelter Afrique’s Managing Director, Mr Allasane Ba, said: “Most of the population cannot afford housing built by formal developers and as a result, address their housing needs independently and often informally.”

Only 30 per cent of Kenya’s urban population can afford a house of up to Sh700,000, a recent survey by The Mortgage Company, a regional

real estate firm, shows.

In Kenya, the property market is responding to demands that have been created by an expanding middle class.

But affordable housing is not available to a majority of Kenya’s population with only 20,000 mortgage accounts.

The urban population annual 4.2 per cent growth has piled pressure on cities to provide affordable housing units.

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YouTube, the world’s leading video sharing website, says it will no longer host music from independent (indie) record companies on its platform.

Anyone accessing the webpage will not view videos from artists such as Adele, the Arctic Monkeys, and famous rock music band, Radiohead. This is because independent labels to which they belong have refused to agree to new terms with the site.

Google, which owns YouTube, has been discussing contracts as it prepares to launch a new music subscription service. The move is considered a threat to the independent music industry.

Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien accused Google of trying to “strong-arm” labels into accepting low fees.

Alison Wenham, who runs the Worldwide Independent Network, a company that

newsbriefs Airtel subscribers to get bonuses for using Airtel Money Airtel subscribers buying airtime via Airtel Money will be entitled to a 25 per cent bonus, Airtel Kenya has said.

To qualify for the discount, subscribers must buy minimum of airtime worth Sh50.The bonus can also be used to call to other networks.

The bonus will be valid for 30 days and can be used for local and international

growing demand: Pet food on display in a supermarket isle. With more and more Kenyans acquiring pets, demand for the product is bound to go up.

Steady growth for pet food industry

Kenya’s pet food market is set for growth as the wealthy catch up with global trends of increased pet ownership. Experts call the trend ‘pet humanisation’.

The US Department of Agriculture has says Kenya’s pet food market has grown by at least 27 per cent since 2006.

This presents opportunities for anyone branching into the sector to make a killing. Pet shop owners and animal feed producers are likely to gain from the

sector’s prosperity.

Pet food imports grew to about $960,000 (Sh84.1 million) in 2010, though more recent records are yet to be documented.

“People are busier and wealthier,” says Riaz Gilani, Director of Kenyan pet food manufacturing company, Gilani Gourmet. He says parents have less time to spend with children than in the past.

“People would rather have dogs for security, especially if they have a big com-

pound. You also have a growing class of people who buy dogs for status. This is a growing trend in Kenya,” he says.

Though demand for pet food is on the rise, Kenya still trails market leaders, such as Brazil and US. Brazil is the fastest growing pet market globally and is second largest behind US, says a report by Euromonitor International, a London-based market intelligence firm.

represents the independent music community, said YouTube was making a “grave error of commercial judgment”.

But YouTube says it will introduce “new revenue streams” to the industry.

“We think it is wrong for YouTube to threaten to ostracise certain independents because they are unwilling to surrender to a take it or leave it ultimatum,” said Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive for BPI, an organisation that represents UK record companies.

Robert Kyncl, YouTube’s Head of Content and Business Operations, said videos from independents could be blocked “in a matter of days,” if new licenses are not negotiated.

The three major record labels, Universal, Sony and Warner, have all agreed to the new terms with the site, but smaller independent record companies are currently holding out.

calls, SMSs and data.

Airtel Kenya CEO Adil El Youssefi said the bonus applies automatically to all Airtel prepaid customers and will give customers greater value for money.

Customers will utilise the bonus before normal airtime. Deduction of normal accounts will take place once the dedicated account balance is over.

Jet fuel crisis

The aviation industry in Kenya and Uganda may grind to halt if jet fuel is not delivered before June 23.

Marketers say the available fuel may not go past the date even as they demand for answers from the Ministry of Energy.

Kencor, the oil marketer, was due to deliver the Jet A1 between June 12 and June 14 but failed to do so after complications at the point of loading.

Energy and Petroleum Principal Secretary Joseph Njoroge said alternative means were being sought to avert a crisis, saying there was no need for panic.

He said fuel in Nairobi can last 10 days while that at Moi International Airport in Mombasa can run for 18 days.

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He’d rather shine shoes than wait on diners As Kenya’s informal sector is set to create 1.6 million new jobs within the next two years, some people are already making a living from the industry.

Kevin Munyao is a shoe shiner along Kenyatta Avenue in the Central Business District. He charges Sh40

to shine a pair of leather shoes and Sh70 to shine for the suede variety.

“Suede shoes are special. Cleaning them takes precision and time. That is why I charge more. Plus the suede shoe cleaner is much more expensive compared to the leather shoe shine.”

He can make up to Sh.1, 000 a

day and up to Sh8, 000 in a week.

From the money he is able to meet the daily expenses for his family’s upkeep.

“I don’t have much to show, education wise” he says “but the money I make here is enough for me and my family.”

business101 Local NGO’s overrely on foreign donors NGOs in Kenya are mostly unsustainable as they depend solely on foreign donors to support their activities, Henry Ochido, the Head of Operations Compliance and Research at the country’s NGOs Coordination Board, has said.

Ochido says support from local donors for NGO activities is almost nonexistent despite Kenya’s a longstanding tradition of social giving and mutual help “As a non-governmental organisation, inviting a potential donor to support your cause is one of the most fundamental skills a fundraiser needs to develop,” Robin Toal, author of ‘Fundraising Essentials: Making the Ask’, says.

He says this is a technique that “can make a crucial

difference between securing life changing funds for your organisation and going home empty handed.”

Toal says failure by NGO’s to secure funding is due to a lack of confidence, the fear of rejection, respect for the potential donor or fear of damaging a pre-existing relationship.

“All of these doubts are a result of your own perception,” says Toal, who works with Funds for NGOs, an organisation that connects donors to fundraisers.

“If you don’t believe in your organisation, how can you expect anybody else to?” Toal has raised funds and managed projects with partners like Microsoft and Googleand says NGOs asking for a contribution is not taking advantage of someone.

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Plans for 10 commercial centres in new City design KICKBACK: FedEX reported to US authorities suspected bribery of Kenya government officials.

FedEX bribed State officials says report FedEx Corporation says it reported to US authorities possible bribes to government officials in Kenya, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

“The shipping company has told the US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission

about the allegations that it potentially violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,” the WSJ said.

In a statement to the paper, Fedex said that it is investigating the allegations, and has “not found anything to substantiate” them.

The report said FedEx

received an anonymous tip by email in December 2013 with allegations of bribery in Kenya starting 2010.

“FedEx General Counsel Christine Richards initially responded to the person and copied others on the email, saying that the tip was ‘similar to another complaint

we are already investigating,” an email reviewed by the WSJ said. “The alleged bribes went to customs officials to clear shipments without inspection, as well as to government vehicle inspectors and others, the person alleged, according to the email.”

The Nairobi County government has announced plans to set up commercial centres in the city as part of Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan (NIUPLAN), The centres are to be established in Uthiru, Kabete, Kasarani, Runda, Ruiru, Ruai, Lang’ata, Donholm, Ruaraka, and Airport North.

The centres will be served by roads linked to Thika Road, Mombasa Road, and the Northern, Southern and Eastern by-passes. This is all part of the city’s plans to ease traffic congestion.

Tom Odongo, the Nairobi county Planning and Housing Executive, has said the plan, which is expected to be presented to the Executive Committee next month, will connect all major roads in

order to unlock a series of traffic bottlenecks especially within the Central Business District.

The plan also hopes to connect all the centres with a network of metro railway lines, giving commuters alternative means of travel.

Roads earmarked for the proposed upgrades include Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Lang’ata Road, Outer Ring Road and Juja Road. “A circular mass transit route surrounding the CBD is proposed to create high accessibility and reduce vehicle transport,” says a report from the county government’s Urban Planning department. Odongo said City Hall is committed to ensuring that the Sh500 million plan is implemented fully.

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HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

Capricorn, you are worried that some of the people close to your heart might change. You have been watching and paying attention to subtle signs and changes for quite some time now. Today you will feel like a guide, and you will help those who might need you.

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aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

You’ve always been a loner, Aquarius.

You tend to act on your own and you don’t trust outside help. Over the last few weeks, however, you’ve managed to find people who have accepted you the way you are. It’s as if you’ve found a refuge where you can escape reality.

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

You’ve always felt the need to create, Pisces. The simplest tasks can fulfill this need. You’re even happy if you sketch on a small piece of paper.

Over the last month or so you’ve been finishing a project close to your heart.

Don’t be afraid to show it off to your friends.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

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Some people around you might think that you have never really matured, Aries, that you still have the mind of a child. It might not seem obvious at first, but your lighthearted attitude is also a sign of great wisdom.

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taurus Apr 20 - May 20

If you analyze your life, you’ll see that it has completely changed over the past twelve months, Taurus. You’ve matured as an individual and your actions have been beneficial to yourself and those around you. Try to make changes as often as you can.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

You may be a little bit disappointed to find out that the people you think so highly of are in fact mere reflections of your own personality. The planetary alignment is trying to teach you to believe in yourself. You just lack confidence.

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1. I have a cow and a bike--how to get home is the issue-Joram Nyaga, Nairobi.

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I am Not Amused I am saddened and infuriated this morning.... fresh attacks in Mpeketoni left another 15 (and counting) DEAD!!!

LAST NIGHT!! Didn’t the government say they had deployed more security officers down there? What is this? A mockery?

There should be an overhaul of the entire security docket!!!

— Diana Maweu, Nairobi

The man the nation requires When people fear the government there is tyranny, when the government fears the people there is liberty. One must take a position that’s neither safe nor politic, nor popular but he must take it because conscience tells him it’s right. Credit goes to the man whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood. That’s the man this nation requires.

— Gerald Opere, Kisumu

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Flying Shoes — by LisaHoworth

Mary Byrd Thornton is a wife and mother living a seemingly comfortable life in Mississippi. But things are not as easy they seem. Thirty years later, she is still haunted by the brutal death of her stepbrother. In 1966, a nine-year old Virginia boy was sexually molested and killed on Mother’s Day. The boy was Mary’s brother. The case has never been solved and fresh evidence has come to light prompting the case to be reopened.

Mary has to return to Virginia where she must

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

There’s a great day ahead of you, Cancer. You’ll be blessed with the ability to solve problems, and others will come looking for you today. You’ll listen, understand, and express empathy. You’ll be wise enough to find solutions to any issues they present to you.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

Do you feel like your life hasn’t changed a bit over the past few weeks? You feel that certain things need to change but you do nothing but sit there. Today, Leo, there will be a lot of influences that could incite you to be a little more foolhardy.

virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

There is a fire burning deep inside of you, Virgo. It gives you a lot of power and energy. People around you are receptive to this energy. Today a lot of your friends will thrive on your fire and be in the best of moods because of it.

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

Enthusiasm and energy will be your allies today, Libra. Something different is in the air and inciting you to move forward. You will make decisions and go in new directions for your own good and for the good of the people around you.

scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

You’re organized and rigorous, Scorpio. You plan everything. But with today’s energy, you’ll be inclined to let the day go by without keeping to a tight schedule. After all, not every day has to be a workday. You can worry easily, but don’t let this get you down.

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

A lot of people around you might think that you are a strong individual, Sagittarius. For example, you stand up against wrongs in the established social order. You can also be a very constructive person. You try to improve the world around you.

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confront her family and relive the tragic Mother’s Day all over again.

Share interesting videos with the Vine app The Vine app is available for free on iOS and Android. It has been called ‘’Instagram for videos.’’

The app allows its 13 million users to post video clips of up to six seconds. The app works by recording using the in-app camera which records only if the screen is touched. Users

can edit or create stop motion effects before they post.

Vine is mostly used by news reporters, social media users, comedians and advertisers.

The app has been used for journalism, such as the early February 2013 documentation by a Turkish journalist of the aftermath of a suicide bombing

outside the US embassy in Turkey.

Vine, which is owned by Twitter, was founded by Dom Hofmann, Rus Yusupov and Colin Kroll in June 2012. In October 2012, the app was acquired by twitter for USD 30 million (about Sh2.6 billion).

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The bandage dress flatters curves

The Bandage dress is one of the outfits women love most besides the Little Black Dress.

It is a figure-hugging dress that fits the body just right and accentuates the wearer’s figure.

When designer Azzedine Alaia introduced it to the fashion world in the ‘80s, he earned himself the nickname “King of Cling” because it was a time when the oversized and unisex fashion was a hit.

Bandage dresses come in many styles, from halter neck to one-shoulder, from

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the short-sleeve to the long-sleeve dress.

The main issue of the dress, however, is that many women tend to either over-dress or under-dress it. When accessorizing it, keep it as simple as possible. One can wear a short necklace or a choker so that it does not take the attention away from the dress and body.

Or even better, wear it without any jewellery at all.

The other thing is the shoes. This is what makes the difference because it complements one’s figure and the

bodyhug: The bandage dress is ranked up there with the Little Black Dress in popularity with the ladies.

They love the serpentine smile of a forked tongue Forking is a type of body modification in which the tongue is divided from the tip backwards depending on one’s preference.

General anaesthesia is recommended when getting the surgery done because the pain is extreme.

Forking can be done using a knife, cautery or a laser. Those who think they have a high threshold of pain they can do it themselves.

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The AchieOtigo fashion collection

AchieOtigo is the one of the best fashion houses for young women’s designs in the country.

The fashion label officially debuted on September 23, 2010 focussing on chic and practical products.

They deal in women’s wear, clutch purses and handmade jewellery such as neck pieces, earrings and bracelets.

Achie, the label’s owner says she loves women’s fashion because women understand where she is coming from, what her inspiration is, and how she interprets it to come up with a design. She is the designer for musician Avril.

Her style is high fashion with an occasional street feel and apart from being the head designer, she is also the face of her brand as its main model.

She has showcased her designs at the Cocktail and Bow Ties II although she says she is picky about where she exhibits her designs.

She says she wants to create that essence of unavailability that says you are not all over the place.

dress. Avoid any large and clunky pair of shoes instead look for alluring, streamlined pair of shoes like stilettos.

A bandage dress should be worn with a neutral colour like black. Colourful shoes make one look over-dressed.

The wearer’s size matters in deciding the length of the dress. For the bigbodied women, the short bandage dress is a definite no. The longer one will flatter your curves. For the smallbodied one, a short bandage dress is the best.

The price for her products range from Sh2,500 to Sh4,000.

The tie off or fishing line method is one of the methods used when one wants to do the operation themselves. A fishing line is tied through a tongue piercing to the tip of the tongue and tightened. The line then cuts through the tissue and when it becomes loose, another tighter line is placed in to continue the cut.

The process is slow and it allows the tongue to heal as it is being split,

thus no need to control bleeding. It can take a few days or a few months to get it done depending one’s pain tolerance and determination.

The tongue generally heals in 1–2 weeks but complications can arise, such as excessive bleeding, infection, regrowth of the halves of the tongue together, altered taste, loss of sensation and speech abnormalities.

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How to spot fake Jimmy Choo heels 1. Shoe Box Original Jimmy Choo shoes always come packed in a light lilac / white strong shoe box. It has the ‘JIMMY CHOO’, ‘LONDON’ logo.

2. Insole Logo The logo is inscribed on every original shoe in upper case. Check carefully for spelling errors. Most fake ones spell the ‘Choo’ with a single ‘O’.

3. Sole Logo The soles have the ‘JIMMY CHOO’ and ‘LONDON’ logos, followed by ‘MADE IN ITALY’ and the shoe size. Check that the correct font is used on all markings are evenly spaced, level and feature a clean letter edge.

4. The stitching The stitching of the soles of original ones are finished to the highest standards and almost look seamless to the rest of the shoe. If the soles look to be slapped on or if there is glue visible, they are most likely fake.

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FINISHED PRODUCT: A scene from the film, Madagascar, which was entirely animated using 3D techniques.

A Diploma in 3D animation from Media School Africa Television advertisements are increasingly using images full of life and vigour. This has made the adverts interesting and funny.

3D Animation ensures use of mesmerising images and words that are carefully integrated with action, such as in the famous Faiba TV advertisements. A 3D technician uses computer generated images to create animated scenes.

A diploma in 3D animation will equip you with the skills.

Course Category: Diploma in 3D animation College: Media School Africa.

Duration: 15 months, with

each semester comprising three months. admission: A minimum of C(minus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with mean grade of C plain in English and Kiswahili.

Fees: You pay Sh33,000 per trimester that totals to Sh 147,000 for the entire course.

Careers: The ad industry is booming with animated ads making it hilarious.

One can do this in media houses and ad companies.

They can employ themselves by creating movies and television shows. There are opportunities in the production of video games.

Magdalyne Kanjejo is the Managing editor at music news and downloads site mdundo.com. She spoke to XnewS about her exciting job.

XN:What does your job entail?

MK: Managing a team of amazing writers and holding several interviews with local artists. Our aim is to have news that helps build the local industry. I also host a weekly music show on Tripple P media which is

an amazing adventure and experience.

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

MK: As many or as little as possible. Our workplace is run on the belief that you work because you love your job, not because you are forced to. You can come

in and leave when you want as long as you get the work done.

XN: What qualifications do you need for your job?

MK: Creativity, consistency and innovation. The music scene is starting to pick up and the more we anchor

artists, the more the industry grows.

XN: Was this your dream career?

MK: I’m living my dream.

However, I am also involved in several development projects around Kenyan slums through AIESEC. I hope to set up a foundation through which I can sponsor children to high school and university.

XN: Best part of your job?

MK: Being myself and doing what I love most. At the same time, it gives me joy to give people a chance to develop writing skills.

XN: The worst part?

MK: That I have to leave work each day.

Advice for people who want to venture into your line of work?

As an individual who looks to get into the entertainment news scene, be involved and interested in your work as much as possible because it all starts from the inside out.

If you are passionate about what you do, it will always reflect and work in your favour. Also remember leadership works best through example.

Accounts quiz boost for graduates A competition for students organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is expected to improve the quality of graduates from public and private universities.

Potential employers have often raised concern over the quality of the graduates from the institutions.

The concerns have killed hope among youthful minds as organisations opt for experienced workforce. The ‘The World Your Playground’ competition involves about 300 students from 20 universities taking business studies who are expected to analyse financial reports for companies listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange.

They are required to prepare reports in a two-month ex-

eyeing better quality: university students during a graduation event. a competition for students organised by the association of Chartered Certified Accountants is expected to improve the quality of graduates from public and private universities.

ercise that equips them with skills they do not acquire in class. They will also sample materials as they mix class and field work. ACCA says

efficiency among fresh graduates stands at 40 per cent and the project targets to raise the mark beyond 60. The challenge was launched last

week at Kenyatta University and will run until August.

The students are expected to draw motivation from the top prizes on offer; a two-year

paid internship with Standard Chartered Bank and an iPad. Lecturers are expected to propel teams to the top of the pack with a Sh50,000 prize.

And even if they do not secure jobs, participants will secure opportunities for others through their innovations.

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Maintaining interest in e-learning no easy task As more Kenyan students wade into online studies, it is vital to know that they may drop out especially if they feel they are not drawing maximum gains.

Countries that have been in this platform are showing dropouts ranging from 20 to 50 per cent as reported by the Chronicle for Higher Education. The Chronicle

also says dropouts in eLearning are 10 to 20 per cent higher than the traditional learners.

Corporate University Xchange, an education and research-consulting firm in US, says little management supervising students and instructors does not inspire learning.

Instructors are likely to

prepare content that does not meet the required standards because they know administrations concentrate on regular students.

Distinguishing eLearning management from the normal process ensures proper evaluation of content by heads of departments.

Students will also access help should they decide to pull

out. Technology can also lead to massive pull-outs.

Technology used to prepare content must meet student needs to ensure they do not struggle in accessing or decoding information.

Although students need easy access to content, lack of internet may create inaccessibility and discourage students.

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FUN

THURSday, June 19, 2014

filmmenu What’s in the cinemas

Yes, you have your home theatre and can enjoy your movie in the comfort of your living room but there is nothing like catching your favourite film in a theatre specifically designed for that – the sound effects, big screen, all of it. So get to the Century Cinemax Junction, Imax 20th Century and enjoy every bit of action.

The Fault in Our Stars (2014, USA) Hazel and Gus are two youngsters who share sharp wit, a contempt for the conventional, and love. They meet and fall for each other in cancer support group.

Century Cinemax Junction: 7.20, 9.20pm

Blended (2014) Man and woman get glued together after blind date. Their fascination to one another grows as their respective kids benefit from the flourishing relationship.

Century Cinemax Junction: 5pm, &10pm, 9.30pm

Edge of Tomorrow (2014, USA) A soldier fighting in a war with aliens finds himself caught in a time loop of his last day in the battle, though he becomes better skilled along the way.

Century Cinemax Junction: 7.20pm, 9.40pm Imax 20th Century 5.30pm, 10pm

Godzilla (2014, USA) The world’s most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.

Imax 20th Century: 7.40pm

Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty (2014, India) A military officer attempts to hunt down and destroy terrorist gang and their mercenary.

Century Cinemax Junction: 6.15pm, 9.05pm

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014, USA) The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Century Cinemax Junction: 7pm, 9.40pm

Maleficent (2014, USA) A vindictive fairy is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace

The Lola film festival on at Goethe Institut big event: Attendants attend a screening session at a past edition of the Lola film festival.

The Goethe Institute will from June 14th to 24th host the Lola Kenya Film Forum, a discussion platform for critiquing, encouraging and exploring ways to integrate film production in Kenya and Eastern Africa with other socio-cultural and economic sectors for a vibrant film industry.

Lola Kenya Screen Film Forum is a platform for up and coming actors

to present their movies and film-lets for review. Experts watch the films and exchange ideas and views to help shed more light to East African movie industry.

It is also an excellent opportunity for networking for the aspiring movie makers, actors, and actresses.

This forum is often one of the first opportunity to see new films and spot young talent.

Among the talents to come through this forum over the years are Willie Owusu, a Kenyan filmmaker and director who has produced films such as ‘Me First’, Wanuri Kahiu who made ‘Just A Band’, and Judy Kibinge.

The most-coveted prizes at the event are the Golden Mboni Award for the best children’s film and the 14-Plus Award for the best youth

film.

The forum is part of the annual Lola Kenya Screen audiovisual event that Goethe will host for free.

Those who wish to attend the monthly forum may request invitation by writing to director@lolakenyascreen.org.

The forum is organized to encourage local performance from unknown talents.

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Century Cinemax Junction: 5.10pm

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African Lullaby

Step1

Step2

Step3

Lift your left foot and swing it behing your right leg. Repeat with the other foot.

Kick your left leg to the side and move your arms close to your chest. Repeat with the right leg.

Repeat step 1 and 2 but now faster. Swing your arms to the right then to the left as you do the steps.

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Originally from South Africa, the African Lullaby cocktail has been charming the world thanks to its simple preparation methods.

Requirements 750 ml Amarula ¼ litre coconut milk ¼ litre of milk 5 scoops of nutmeg 3 cups of ice cubes Preparation: Take the ¼ litre coconut milk and the ¼ litre milk mix with the scoops of nutmeg and shake them well. To maintain the amarula taste, pour the 750 ml into the shaker with ice cubes. Shake slowly to keep the amarula smooth and tasty.

This procedure takes only five minutes but the taste and general experience will last a life-time.

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Rhino Club

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Sport

You’re free to leave, Barca tells midfielder

Kenya Ladies Golf Open winner credits hard work Lady golfer Naomi Wafula has credited her recent win at the Kenya Ladies Golf Open Strokeplay tournament to hard work and focus.

Wafula last weekend made it four titles in four years when she warded off stiff rivalry as the tournament ended at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club.

“I am not entirely surprised. Yes the tournament was very competitive but know the kind of work and effort I have been putting through, I am happy to win ye another tittle,” said Wafula.

“My challenge is to work extra hard for the coming tournament. I know everything is possible with the right attitude and hard work,” she said.

Zambia’s top lady golfer Melisa Nawa was the Silver Gross Winner with 153 after a stiff challenge from the Tanzania’s Madina Iddy (154) and Engel Eaton (155) who finished third and fourth respectively.

The tournament was sponsored by Kenya Orient Insurance Limited.

This year’s event was the biggest since it was a climax for the bi-annual All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) that involved top amateur lady golfers.

The main event was successfully defended by South Africa with Kenya emerging as the runners-up.

vote of confidence Legend Kipchoge Keino believes Kenya has the capacity to host the Olympics P.15

Barcelona have told Xavi they won’t stand in the player’s way if he wants to leave the Catalan club in the coming transfer window Al-Arabi coach Dan Petrescu claimed on Tuesday that the midfielder had signed a precontract agreement with the Qatar outfit. But the 34-year-old is yet to make a final decision on his future.

Xavi is out in Brazil for the World Cup with Spain, but his agent Ivan Corretja met Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu and sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta for talks on the player’s future on Wednesday.

No final decision was reached but new coach Luis Enrique is

keen on meeting the midfielder over plans for the looming campaign.

When he was unveiled last month, Luis Enrique said: “Xavi is a former team-mate and a great friend of mine. Whenever he wants to, we’ll sit down and talk about whatever he wants.”

But Barca have since signed Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla and with Luis Enrique known to demand a high work-rate from his players, it is unclear whether Xavi can fit into the philosophy.

Barca have told the player’s agent he can leave if he wishes after the departure of Carles Puyol and Victor Valdes.

released: Barcelona striker Xavi has received the greenlight to leave the Catalan giants.

Gatlin extends dominance, wishes Bolt quick recovery

Justin Gatlin remained unbeaten this season by winning the 100 meters at the Golden Spike meet on Tuesday. The sprinter clocked 9.86 seconds to improve his own world-leading time of the year.

Gatlin pulled away from the rest of the field from the start, easing to his eighth victory of the year despite facing head winds of 0.4 meters per second.

Gatlin had promised to “do something very special” at the meet, which part of the IAAF World Challenge series.

“I felt good to come out here to run another world leading

time,” he said. “I was looking for a better time but I’m very happy with it.”

Gatlin had set the previous world-leading time of 9.87 at the Beijing World Challenge meet last month.

In a 1-2 finish for US, Mike Rodgers was second in 10.08 ahead of veteran Kim Collins of St. Kitts and Nevis at 10.12.

Gatlin came to Ostrava to replace Bolt, the Olympic and world champion who announced this month he would skip the Golden Spike and a Diamond League meet in Paris on July 5 because he was behind with his training following a foot injury.

Gatlin was the only sprinter to beat Bolt last year, edging him at the line in the 100 in Rome last June. Bolt however beat him two months later.

“I hope he gets better,” Gatlin said of his rival. “I hope his foot heals up and hopefully I’ll see him this year, or maybe next year. I want to race against the best.”

Gatlin, the 2004 Olympic champion, said he won’t compete at the US championships this year but planned to return to Europe to “run some fast races ... hopefully to get to the low 9.7s, maybe high 9.6s.”

unbeaten: US sprinter Justin Gatlin improved his world-leading time of the year at the Golden Spike meet on Tuesday.

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PICK of the day

Japan vs Greece Tricky affair for Elephants against Colombia

Kagawa: We’ll take care of Greece Japan’s Shinji Kagawa expects World Cup opponents Greece to be on the offensive in tomorrow’s Group C clash after Alberto Zaccheroni’s men were beaten

by Cote d’Ivoire in their opening fixture. The Manchester United man lamented Japan’s inability to take anything from

their opening game after they surrendered a goal advantage before losing 2-1 and says there is no room for caution in their remaining fixtures. With Greece also beaten in their first fixture

by Colombia, Kagawa feels both teams will need to go for broke in Natal later this week. “We

were never really in control of the game against Cote d’Ivoire,” he said “Greece will attack us because they lost too. We have no option but to attack.” Goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said he is confident the Blue Samurai have spirit to respond to their disappointing start in Brazil.

“We just have to give 100 per cent to win the game,” he said.

“We have a good group and we have confidence as well so we can’t lose our next game. We believe in ourselves.” Japan have made it out of the group stage in two of their last four World Cup appearances.

LAST MAN: Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima

Colombia square off with Ivory Coast in vital Group C clash in Brasilia with everything to gain for two sides who began their World Cup campaigns with victories.

Colombia top the group after a dominant 3-0 victory over Greece while Ivory Coast hit back from a goal down to beat Japan 2-1. The Japanese struggled to make their high-tempo, high-energy game plan work against the Africans but Colombia midfielder Fredy Guarin says the South Americans will look to bypass the physical advantages of the Elephants by making the ball do the work. The Inter Milan player said Colombia were “ready” and “looking forward” to the match against opponents who are “powerful and very fast”. “They’re a very physically strong team who fight for every ball and will rely on their physicality to try to beat us, but with our football, our passing and control of the ball we can have success,” he said. “To beat them we have a plan and we mustn’t have any doubts about that plan.

“A victory for either side would potentially secure their passage into the last 16, depending on the result between Japan and Greece, but although he didn’t say as much, Guarin suggested Colombia would be happy to settle simply for a clean sheet.

Suarez faces Liverpool mates as England,Uruguay fight for survival

UNDER PRESSURE: Wayne Rooney’s place in England’s team being questioned.

Heavyweights England and Uruguay clash in a make or break Group D fixture tonight in Sao Paulo with a loss for either side meaning an early flight home.

Opening defeats to Italy and Costa Rica respectively have left both countries with little room for error in their last two pool games.

Liverpool’s Luis Suarez, this season’s Premier League top-scorer with 31 goals, is set to make his return from injury for Uruguay. He underwent surgery on his knee last month and is short of match fitness but the South Americans will be glad to have their key striker back on the field

of play.

Rooney set up England’s goal but missed a chance to equalise in a subdued display during Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Italy. His place in the team, which had been in question even before the tournament started, is now even under even more scrutiny.

Roy Hogdson’s youthful England won praise for their bold approach against Italy, exemplified

by Raheem Sterling.

However, defensive fragility could return to haunt them with problems down the left, while centre-half Gary Cahill was outjumped by Mario Balotelli when heading the winner.

Uruguay have their own worries at the back after their defence was repeatedly rattled by Costa Rican strikers Joel Campbell, who

is on Arsenal’s books, and PSV Eindhoven’s Bryan Ruiz.

They will also be missing Benfica defender Maxi Pereira, who was sent off for a foul on Campbell in the tail-end of Saturday’s game.

But England will be wary of a strike force pairing Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani with the lethal Suarez, even if he is not fully fit.

The build-up has not been short of hyperbole with Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez calling it a “final” and captain Diego Lugano describing it as “life and death”.

England’s Daniel Sturridge, who was on target with a sweet firsttime finish against Italy, said it would be “do or die” in Sao Paulo.

“I’m prepared to do anything, and I’m talking anything. I’m being serious. It’s do or die,” he said.

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Kenya can host Olympics, declares Keino National Olympics Committee Kenya NOC-K believes Africa and Kenya has potential and good athletes that would make hosting the Olympics Games a success.

NOC-K president Kipchoge Keino has confirmed he had a lengthy talk with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Thomas Bach, during his visit to Kenya a fortnight ago who also shared such sentiments.

“It was a good step in the continent’s bid to host Olympic events in future.

I hope we will soon have a visible bid from Africa for the Olympic Games,” he said.

Bach was in the country late last month during the opening ceremony

CONFIDENCE:USA’s Bryshon Nellum and the Bahamas’ Chris Brown cross the finish line in their 4 X 400-meter relay heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London. Kipchoge Keino (inset) says Kenya has the capacity to host such an event.

Froome, Contador lead in Tour de France race The 2014 Tour de France will be decided between Chris Froome and Alberto Contador -judging by performances at Critérium du Dauphiné.

“Froome and Contador have the first two spots in the Tour de France, Vincenzo Nibali can be third, followed by a handful of other riders,” Astana team manager, Giuseppe Martinelli said.

Martinelli said the situation could change between now and the start of the Tour de France on July 5 in Yorkshire. But considering their performances on the Col du Béal, he said Froome has a good chance to lift the title for Sky. “By the looks of it, (Contador is) shaping

up to be my biggest rival at the moment,” said Froome, “for both (the Dauphine and Tour).”

Contador suffered when he returned from a doping ban but failed to spark as brilliantly as when he won his second Tour title in 2009. Last year, he still came a respectable fourth before skipping the Vuelta a España.

He ended the season early in time for his 2014 comeback.

He won the Tirreno-Adriatico and País Vasco stage races this year and finished second in Algarve and Catalunya.

He has his first test of the season against Froome this week at the Critérium du Dauphiné in south-east France.

of a dining hall building at the Kipkeino High School in Uasin Gishu County under the invitation of Keino.

The IOC boss said discussions were underway within the Olympic family on bid procedures and organisation for the Olympic Games.

“We are developing a framework for the Olympic agenda for 2020. We want to open the doors to more cities and countries for organising the games and I think this is a great opportunity for Africa,” said Bach Keino says the government has to work closely with NOC and other stakeholders in order to realize a dream of hosting such a big event in future.

Ronaldo nightmare in World Cup hammering

failed to click: Portuguese striker Christian Ronaldo had an afternoon to forget in their 4-0 hammering by Germany.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s poor performance for Portugal in their 4-0 rout by Germany at the World Cup won him few friends in the media as his German nightmare continued.

Monday’s Group G drubbing was the fourth time in a row Ronaldo has lost to Germany after defeats at the 2006 World Cup, plus the 2008 and 2012 European championships.

The 29-year-old World Player of the Year endured an afternoon to forget at Salvador’s Arena Fonte Nova where he was over-shadowed by Thomas Mueller’s hat-trick.

Ronaldo’s fortunes were summed up when one of his trademark free-kicks cannoned off the German wall in the second-half, leaving the Portugal captain with his head in his hands.

He stormed through the mixed zone after the game and refused to answer reporters’ questions.

“Until his free-kick, he didn’t really do anything,” said Germany right-back Jerome Boateng, who was marking Ronaldo.

“CR kept himself well hidden,” said Portuguese daily newspaper Publico. “A shadow of himself ” summed up Spain’s El Mundo Deportivo.

German daily Bild had a headline: “Ron-NIL-do”, failing to hide their glee after Ronaldo was unsuccessful in any of his five shots on goal.

Coach Paulo Bento was terse when asked about Ronaldo’s condition after the match.

“We can only say he’s doing well,” said Bento after Ronaldo came into the Salvador game on the back of knee and thigh injuries.

Legend backs Muller to break goal-scoring record Germany legend Gerd Muller has backed his namesake, Thomas, to become the World Cup’s all-time top goal scorer.

Muller scored a hattrick as Joachim Low’s side started their World Cup campaign with a 4-0 demolition of Portugal on Monday, taking his

campaign tally to eight in seven appearances.

Ronaldo holds the all-time World Cup record at 15 goals — a tally veteran Germany attacker Miroslav Klose is only one behind, with his 14-goal haul the same as Gerd Muller’s.

Klose, playing in his fourth World

Cup, was an unused substitute against Portugal, with Thomas Muller taking his place.

And namesake Gerd told Sport Bild: “I am convinced that Thomas Muller will nab the World Cup goal record because he still has two or three more World Cups in him.”

He said he has “fingers crossed” that Muller, who won the Golden Boot as the top scorer in the 2010 tournament, could defend that title.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was at the Portugal match, visited the Germany dressing room where she praised

the players — and told Muller to keep on scoring goals.

“We exchanged a few words,” the Bayern player said. “She does expect a couple more goals.

But I don’t have to score three in every match -- she’d prefer it if I divided them into several games.”

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Holders Spain were eliminated from the World Cup on Wednesday night when their 2-0 Group B defeat by Chile brought an end to one of the greatest dynasties of the modern game.

On the day when Spain’s King Carlos also signed his abdication papers, Spain’s footballers left their throne as goals from Eduardo Vargas after 20 minutes and Charles Aranguiz two minutes before halftime earned Chile a stunning victory.

They advanced to the last 16 along with the Netherlands and Australia go out with Spain.

“We cannot complain. We did deserve to go out, they were better than us,” Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said.

“The team showed character, we pressed forward but we had little luck in front of goal.”

“We were certainly inferior to our rivals here at the finals.

It is not the moment to think about the future. Little by little we will make the necessary assessments.”

The Dutch, who beat Spain 5-1, and Chile each have six points and they play each

why us?: Sergio Busquets of Spain dejected after their second loss in the World Cup qualifiers, which saw them leave the tournament prematurely.

other in Sao Paulo next Monday.

Spain face Australia in Curitiba bidding to avoid finishing bottom.

“I’m happy with the players’ game, the team was up to the challenge, now we have to play against Holland to come first in the group,” Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli said.

Spain became the third champions in the last four World Cups to be eliminated at the first hurdle and their

departure will almost certainly end the long international careers of the ageing greats who won the 2008 European Championship and their first World Cup in South Africa four years ago.

Chile, who had never beaten Spain in 10 previous meetings, looked sharp, composed and confident from the start and even faster and more fluid in the second half.

Although Spain’s Xabi Alonso had a

shot saved in the 15 minute, Chile took the lead five minutes later.

A counter-attack on the right set up Aranguiz to provide the cross for Vargas who danced around goalkeeper Iker Casillas before firing home.

“We ask people’s forgiveness,” Casillas said. “We are responsible but also the first ones to feel the pain and the frustration. There is nothing left now but to

look to the future. “We will just try to focus on the good things about this team.”

Elsewhere Mario Mandzukic returned from suspension with a double as Croatia managed a 4-0 World Cup rout of an undermanned and somewhat out of control Cameroon.

The tame’ once Indomitable lions as a result were eliminated from group A.

Dutch advance after beating Australians

IN THE MATCH: Sammir of Croatia controls the ball against Aurelien Chedjou of Cameroon during their Group A match on Wednesday evening.

Cameroon the first African team to leave World Cup Cameroon failed to progress beyond the World Cup group stage once again as they slumped to defeat against Croatia.

The African side fell behind in the 11th minute as Ivica Olic fired home, and were reduced to 10 men after Alex Song lashed out at Mario Mandzukic.

Ivan Perisic made it 2-0 when he punished goalkeeper Charles Itanje’s poor

clearance, before Mandzukic headed home Croatia’s third.

Mandzukic added his second, tapping in after Eduardo’s shot was parried.

Niko Kovac’s side now face Mexico in their final Group A game knowing victory will assure them of a place in the last 16 for the first time in four attempts.

But Cameroon have failed to reach the second round for their fifth successive World

Cup. They looked rudderless without injured captain Samuel Eto’o, and their task became more difficult when Song lost his cool five minutes before the break.

The Barcelona midfielder inexplicably lashed out at Mandzukic’s back as he tracked the Croatia striker, and referee Pedro Proenca had no hesitation in showing him a red card.

Netherlands secured a last-16 place in the 2014 Fifa World Cup as they handed Australia a 3-2 beating, effectively knocking them out of the tournament.

Arjen Robben angled in a shot to put the Dutch ahead, but Tim Cahill soon equalised with a stunning volley.

Mile Jedinak slotted in a penalty for Australia before Robin van Persie lashed home to level it at 2-2.

Mathew Leckie then missed a chance for the Socceroos, and Depay sent in a 25-yard shot for the winner.

Australian coach Ange Postecoglou was disappointed

with the way things turned out, especially given that his team gave a strong show in the opening half.

“I just wanted the players to get the reward for the way they went about things today,” he said.

“I have put a lot of pressure on the players and the staff that we are going to be a certain type of team and take it to world-class opposition, but it is one thing saying it and another thing doing it.

“They did that today but didn’t get their reward. It’s heartbreaking and massively disappointing.”

His counterpart from

Netherlands, Louis van Gaal, said that he had to rework his strategy after a weak first half.

“If in the first half you lose the ball so simply or so often, then the formation doesn’t matter.

I needed to change something at half-time to boost their confidence and change their mindset.

“Fortunately it turned out ok, but it could have turned out differently. In the second half we had more chances and the way the players came from behind was incredible.

To recover and correct that situation showed a lot of mental strength.”

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among the first to book a plane home good bye Spain” Eva Bakker@EVETM “I didn’t even get to see Torres’ half naked & sweaty body because he didn’t score. Such a waste of precious World Cup airtime.” anika☺️@anikaaa_torres “spain have been serve with a very chile sauce”