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Cashless fare system faces deadline delay The government plan to ban cash transactions in all public transport vehicles, which is scheduled to take effect from tomorrow could be put off indefinitely.

This is after it emerged that service providers

are yet to be issued with certificates.

Companies seeking to offer cashless fare payment must get Central Bank’s approval as a way of protecting commuters’ deposits.

However, they are yet

to be cleared with just hours remaining to the deadline.

“The service providers were required to get clearance certificates from the Central Bank but they are yet to be issued with the same,”

said Mr Godfrey Akuma, Nairobi County coordinator for the Matatu Owners Association.

Apart from the service providers not being cleared for the roll out, Mr Akuma also cited

lack of public awareness on the use of the cash less fare payment method as another deterrent.

27 killed in India after collapse of two buildings

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Police service invites 10K Kenyans to join force

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City lawyer strikes it rich with rare birds venture

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open gaps: Google and Equity bank officials during the launch of the BebaPay cashless payment system in March this year. Providers of cashless payment systems are yet to get clearance from the Central Bank, something that is bound to delay the implementation of a ban against cash transactions in Public Service Vehicles.

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Cashless fare system faces delay

From Page 1 “The public should be educated on the needs to embrace this new technology and it would be appropriate if the government allow more time for this,” Akuma told X News.

His concerns came amid worries by the association that commuters are shunning vehicles already practicing the cashless method because most of them have not registered for it.

His sentiments echoed those by the Matatu Welfare Association chairman Dickson Mbugua, who appealed to the government to extend the deadline by at least four months for all stakeholders to comply with the new technology.

“It is our initiative and we are not opposed to it. But there is need for more time to create necessary awareness so that we do not throw the industry into chaos,” Mr Mbugua said at a press conference yesterday.

He argued that more time will enable the government to educate the public and help them know where to get the cards.

He argued that the efficiency of the method was not properly tested during the piloting stage and there is need to do so appropriately.

“Sector players and the general public are not yet ready for the cash less fare collection method,” he said.

Cashless collection of fare is among a raft of new measures introduced by the ministry of Transport through the National Transport and Safety Authority with an aim of streamlining the mostly chaotic matatu industry.

It is also hoped that cases of carjackings and other criminal activities could be reduced by enabling commuters to pay their fare automatically by tapping a prepaid card on not yet time: Matatus at a Nairobi bus station. The usage of cashless payment systems could be electronic gadgets. delayed with key players saying they are not ready.

Governor Timamy released after weekend in the cell Lamu Governor Issa Timamy, who was arrested last week in connection with the Mpeketoni killings in which over 60 people died, has been released.

The court on Monday handed Mr Timamy a Sh5million cash bail or Sh20million bond with two sureties.

The prosecution had on Friday

asked Justice Martin Muya to allow them detain the 56 year-old county boss to enable police conclude their investigations.

The judge, however, said he would rule on the matter on Manday, when he granted bail to the governor.

According to prosecution counsel Alexander Muteti, Mr Timamy

is being investigated for alleged murder, forcible transfer of population and terrorism-related offences in respect to the recent attacks in Mpeketoni.

Mr Timamy was arrested on Wednesday evening in Lamu before being taken to Port Police Station in Mombasa, where he was held

until today.He had been summoned by police on arrival at Manda airstrip in Lamu from Nairobi and questioned before being arrested.

Mr Timamy is represented by about 10 lawyers led by Mr Paul Buti, and his case was set for mentioning on July 16.

Gunmen attacked Mpeketoni town

in Lamu County and killed 48 people before massacring another 15 in a subsequent attack some two weeks ago.

Leading businessmen and politicians are being investigated in connection with the attacks, which President Uhuru Kenyatta said had involvement of political networks.

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MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014

Collapsing buildings in Indian cities kill 27, injure hundreds The death toll from the collapse of two building in different cities in India over the weekend has risen to 27 and it is expected to go up with more victims still trapped in the rubble, officials said.

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NE top cop moved amid violence

A new police commander has been posted to North Eastern Province to co-ordinate security operations there amid growing inter-clan tensions. the former Nairobi Area head of traffic, Patrick Lumumba, will be the new North Eastern Regional police commander to replace Henry Barmao, who was moved to police headquarters.

North Eastern region has serious security challenges including inter-clan feuds and terrorism.

The recent attacks in the area left more than 60 people dead and thousands displaced.

Inspector General David Kimaiyo last week ordered local leaders of Mandera and Wajir counties to be grilled over the violence pitting Gareh and Degodia clans even as many locals say the attackers could be members of Somalia’s AlShabaab militants.

Progress in preservation of body parts Human organ transplant may soon be easier for people living far apart after scientists discovered a way of preserving harvested organs for up to four days.

In a research published in the journal Nature Medicine, scientist discovered that pumping anti-freeze and glucose compound into livers of rats, they remained ‘super-cool’ to a low of -6C without being frozen. Freezing organs for future transplants has been a challenge to scientists for long because it damages parts of the organ.

Harvsted organs can be preserved in cold temperatures and chemicals but only for 24 hours. Prof Korkut Uygun, says four days is the longest time preservation of organs achieved in rats.

four-story building in New Delhi collapsed Saturday morning. “Ten people, including five children and three women, died,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Madhur Verma said. Two others were also injured, he added. The

building was around 50 years old and housed several families. Rescue efforts were hampered by cranes in the area.

Officials suspect construction work at an adjoining building could be to blame. Another building collapsed Saturday

in Tamil Nadu state. The 11-story structure under construction in the state capital of Chennai toppled over, killing at least 17 people, according to the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF).

There are still many people

unaccounted for, although authorities are unsure of the exact number. More than two dozen survivors have been rescued from under the debris. “Fifty workers were believed to be present at the construction site at the time

of collapse. Rescue operations are still on,” said Chennai Police Commissioner Sebastian George. S.P. Selvan, the deputy inspector general of the NDRF, said on Monday it would take a couple of days to clear away all the wreckage.

Private firms own up to paying bribes ‘to get things done’

Cases of corruption in the private and public sector have remained high due to the lack of a proper system to counter them, says a survey by audit firm, KPMG. The study was commissioned by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM).

Betty Maina, the CEO of the KAM, said companies should understand the risks associated with corruption. She was speaking during the launch of the report in Nairobi last week.

The survey has revealed that corruption has increased the cost of investing in Kenya since the structures for dealing with ethics and integrity in companies are still in the early stages of formation.

A similar study by the World Bank says in general, 75 per cent of firms in Kenya have reported having to

make informal payments (bribes) to “get things done”.

Alvaro Escribano, a researcher for the World Bank who worked on the study, says corruption costs Kenyan firms approximately 4 per cent of their annual sales. In total, the economy loses Sh3.2 trillion a year to the malpractice.

The surveyed companies include Safaricom, East African Breweries Limited, Kapa Oils and AAR. The study outlined bribery and corruption as a vital aspect of risk management.

“Companies are still developing mechanisms to combat bribery and corruption risks.

They carry out investigations on corrupt behaviour within the company or call for external investigative services from independent consultants,” KPMG noted.

Kilimo enlists teachers’ help in fight against FGM Teachers have been asked to help in the war against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) amid concerns that the prevalence rates could

even be going up. Anti-FGM board chairperson Linah Kilimo says prevalence rate in Northern Kenya stands at 97.7 per cent in what she

described as worrying statistics. Most recent studies have shown that girls as young as seven years are now being taken through the ritual

to avoid detection by law enforcers. “FGM is mostly performed on girls aged between 12 and 18 but most recent studies are showing

STOP THE CUT: Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board Chairperson Lina Jebii Kilimo gives sanitary towels and rubber shoes to some of the more than 3,000 teenage girls from various schools at Kathwana in Tharaka Nithi County during the Menstrual Hygiene Day. She wants teachers to help in the fight against FGM

girls as young as seven being taken through the practice to avoid detection,” Ms Kilimo told a conference of head teachers in Mombasa.

“As the people who shape social change in communities, I have come to you to be ambassadors in the prohibition of this harmful cultural practice,” she appealed.

Other areas where the vice is rife are Kisii county with 96.1 per cent and among the Maasai community with a prevalence of 73.2 per cent.

Two weeks ago, Maasai women demonstrated in Kajiado demanding that they be allowed to continue practicing FGM which the government declared illegal in 2012.

The Maasai women claim that their uncircumcised daughters cannot find husdands and young men shun them. Ms Kilimo blamed myths and stigma as the factors perpetuating female circumcision among those that practice it.

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MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014

Police invites 10,000 Kenyans to join force

The National Police Service Commission has invited applications from Kenyans interested in joining the police force. In an advert appearing in today’s dailies, the commission has asked Kenyans aged between 18 and 30 to present themselves for recruitment in two weeks’ time when the recruitment kicks off on July 14. This year’s recruitment seeks to enlist 10, 000 police officers at once, the biggest number ever. It is part of the government’s agenda to reduce the police-to-population ratio which is estimated to currently stand at 1:850 against the international standard for one officer to every 400 citizens.

Candidates are instructed present themselves at 289 recruitment centres across the country where they will submit written application forms before being subjected to both physical and medical tests. “A candidate must submit a written application to the recruiting panel at the venue of recruitment, addressed to the chairperson stating his her preference,” the advert says.

They will also have to attach academic certificates and

SERVICE TO ALL: Police officers at a past function. The recruitment of 10,000 officers will start on July 14.

testimonials with a copy of the national identity card.

“They must also attach a letter of recommendation from a respected member of the community such as a former head teacher, religious leader of community leader,” it adds.

The commission has, however, warned that candidates who canvass directly or indirectly or lie in their applications or engage in any corrupt activity will be disqualified or be arrested and prosecuted. Those who scored a

University students blamed for rising HIV infections University and college students in Kakamega County have been blamed for the increasing cases of HIV/ AIDS in the region.

The National Aids Control Council (NACC) and Constituencies Aids Control Committees (CACCs) says the students are engaging in unprotected sex for financial gains thus increasing the spread of the virus.

They say rampant unprotected sex, especially among the students, has caused a rise in the number infections.

“We have found out that the many universities and colleges based in our county are contributing to the spread of HIV/Aids. There is too much unprotected sex going on,” said Bishop Johnstone Wandera. Masinde Muliro, Mount Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture

and technology and the University of Nairobi are some of the universities with campuses in the region while Eregi Teachers Training College and Sigalagala Polytechnic in Shinyalu are among the colleges.

Bishop Wandera, the CACC Shinyalu Sub-County Coordinator, said despite the institutions playing a pivotal role to the economy, they are reversing gains already made against the pandemic. He was speaking during a two-day workshop which brought together experts and County officials to discuss ways of fighting the disease in the next five years. They also blamed cultural practices for contributing to the high rate of infection in the region.

The NACC Western Region Monitoring and Evaluation

Officer, Joab Khasewa, said traditional circumcision with one knife for boys, wife inheritance and home delivery are key contributors to the rising cases.

Khasewa said currently, the HIV/Aids prevalence stands at 4.7 per cent, with Busia leading with 6.8 per cent.

Kakamega trails Busia with 5.9 per cent as Vihiga registers 3.8 per cent. Bungoma closes the list with 3.2 per cent. Commercial sex is also thriving in the region owing to the transport corridor that cuts across this region through to Uganda, Rwanda and eastern DCRC. He said truck drivers and business people in are involved in the sex trade with students from poor backgrounds and the female students again do it with their male students.

minimum qualification of D+ in their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education can apply. Again, pregnant female candidates have been told keep off. “Female candidates must not be pregnant at recruitment or during

the entire training period,” Successful candidates whose names will be published by the commission will undergo a nine month training at various police colleges across the country after the duration was reduced from 15 months.

Ruto assures on security at the Saba Saba rally Deputy President William Ruto has assured that violence will not erupt in the country despite heightened political activity.

He said the government will ensure that no Kenyan community takes up arms against another on account of political competition.

He urged leaders to approach challenges as one united people to resolve issues with sobriety and take the country forward.

He asked Kenyans not to worry about political rhetoric from some politicians that could inflame passions, saying the politicians have a right under the country’s expanded freedom of speech to say what they like.

Ruto said the government is resolute on its mandate to deliver on its pledges to the people of Kenya and talk from politicians will not derail that resolve.

“Do not be worried about those planning meetings or talking at public forums, they are free to do so but that will not derail government’s mandate to deliver,” Ruto said.

Ruto was speaking after a service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ongata Rongai yesterday. He said President Uhuru Kenyatta and himself are ready and willing to work with all leaders.

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Iraqi rebels declare held territory an Islamic state Islamist militant group Isis has said it is establishing a caliphate, or Islamic state, on the territories it controls in Iraq and Syria.

It also proclaimed the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as caliph and “leader for Muslims everywhere”.

Setting up a caliphate ruled by the strict Islamic law has long been a goal of many jihadists.

Meanwhile, Iraq’s army continued an offensive to retake the northern city of Tikrit from the Isis-led rebels.

The city was seized by the insurgents on 11 June as they swept across large parts of northern-western Iraq.

In a separate development, Israel called for the creation of an independent Kurdish state in response to the gain made by the Sunni rebels in Iraq.

Isis (the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) announced the establishment of the caliphate in an audio recording posted on the internet.

Isis also said that from now on it would be known simply as “the Islamic State”.

The BBC’s Middle East editor, Jeremy Bowen, says the declaration harks back to the rise of Islam, when the Prophet Muhammad’s followers conquered vast territories in the Middle Ages.

The Sunni-Shia split happened because of a dispute over the succession to Muhammad, with the Sunnis following caliphs as their religious authority.

The Isis “Islamic State” challenges the borders established by Britain and France in the 20th Century when the Ottoman Empire collapsed, our

correspondent says, adding that Isis militants see themselves as a band of revolutionaries not interested in popular legitimacy.

Isis said the Islamic state would extend from Aleppo in northern Syria to Diyala province in eastern Iraq.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the group said, would become the leader of the state and would be known as “Caliph Ibrahim”. In the recording, the rebels also demanded that all Muslims “pledge allegiance” to the new ruler.

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MCAs querry City Hall, JamboPay contract Members of the Nairobi County Assembly have questioned a deal between the city county government and JamboPay, the company given the mandate of converting transactions at City Hall to a cashless operation.

Led by Hashim Kamau, the members want details of the Sh2.9 billion deal made public so city residents can know the cost implication of the tender and the economic viability of the new revenue collection systems.

“The committee involved should inquire whether the commission charged by the company is more than what is totally collected,” he said.

Mr Kamau said he is also worried for the jobs of the county revenue collection workers and if they will be absorbed by the JamboPay.

City targets casinos, bars for more cash

Serial WC spectators

From Left: Jacob Kelly, Kenyan Ambasador to Brazil Peter Kirimi Kaberia, James Situma, Serah Kirimi, Johakim Atudo, Oburu Ubungu and Joe Gachoka. The Kenyan national team players flew to Brazil on President Uhuru Kenyatta’s bill to watch a number of World Cup matches. The president footed air ticket costs, hotel accommodation and stadia tickets for the whole squad, to allow the local boys see how the ‘big boys’ do it.

The County Government of Nairobi will raise its additional revenues in a budget from bars and gambling houses. This is after land rates, business permits and parking fees went unchanged. Bars are expected to raise Sh1 billion while casinos and other gambling houses will raise Sh500 million to help meet Sh28.7 billion revenue target for the fiscal year starting tomorrow.

“I propose in the Finance Bill 2014/15 in general not to increase the various fees and charges in the Finance Act 2013,” said county executive for finance Gregory Mwakanongo.

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Lenku alleges gang plot to unleash chaos: Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph ole Lenku yesterday accused unnamed “former leaders” of recruiting the outlawed Mungiki sect and the Mombasa Republican Council to cause instability. Mr Lenku, who is cleared to receive top security information but who has in the past made statements which later turned out to be inaccurate, claimed that the leaders are preparing Mungiki and MRC to advance a political cause...

Senate plots to tame terror: The Seneate is mooting a Bill whose ramifications, is fully implemented, would go a long way in arresting the persistent terror threat on Kenyan soil. Senate Majority Leader Kindiki Kithure who is the archtect of the proposed National Emergency Service Bill said he would be tabling in the House anytime soon.

The bill has been weaved along the lines of the United States’ Counter-Terrorism and Special Operation Beaureau...

Raila Team: Ruto is the problem not President: Two confidants of Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leader Raila Odinga have in a telling statement alleged that Deputy President William Ruto and “his United Republican Party brigade” are the stumbling block to the national dialogue that opposition is seeking with the Jubilee leadership. Two members of Parliament close to Orange leader appeared to isolate the DP for the blame...

Raila’s ODM accuses Ruto of blocking dialogue: ODM MPs have now accused Deputy President William Ruto and his URP party of blocking national dialogue.

ODM-and -cord leader Raila Odinga has been pushing for national dialogue to discuss, among other things, rising insecurity, the high cost of living and the IEBC. Speaking to the Star, the leaders maintained Ruto was a stumbling block to the implementation of the constitution...

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Barclays customers to get job loss cover

new product: Barclays Bank clients can now get insured against job loss by retrenchment.

4.2 million working Kenyans can now cushion themselves against sudden job loss after Barclays Bank of Kenya (BBK) launched a salary retrenchment insurance cover.

The cover is aimed at supporting account holders who have been sacked.

It only applies to Barclays customers, whose salaries have been processed through the bank for a period of three months.

“This comes at no extra cost to the account holder,” the bank has said, noting that the amount of money they get will be calculated based on their salaries.

The new insurance cover will be provided in a partnership between BBK, Pan Africa Life and MicroEnsure, two insurance companies with a presence in the region.

“With the current dynamic business environment, long-term formal

employment in Kenya is not guaranteed,” said Zahid Mustafa, BBK’s Consumer Banking Director.

“Cases of retrenched employees left struggling to make ends meet as they seek alternative sources of income are common. The Salary Retrenchment Cover is therefore meant to ensure that the family needs are met even as the bread-winner seeks alternative income generating opportunities,” he added.

BBK’s announcement comes at a time when more than 7,000 employees have lost their jobs in the tourism sector.

The industry has been facing tough times since tourists have been leaving the country in the wake of a series of terror attacks.

The losses in foreign revenue have caused hoteliers to make cut backs by sacking employees in order to save money.

In Kenya, 4.2 million Kenyans are

formally employed with white-collar jobs out of a total of 20.2 million working adults.

BBK’s insurance will cover customers that have lost their jobs due to to staff reduction programs, unfavourable business conditions, and introduction of new technology that will make their skills unnecessary, all of which may result in the insured member not earning any income for a continued unemployment period of at least 30 days.

The cover will not include customers who have voluntarily resigned, retirees, those with expired contracts and those who have been canned due to any illegal conduct.

The solution also comes with a death benefit of Sh100,000 payable to the designated beneficiary upon the unfortunate death of the account holder.

Japan inflation rate explodes Japan’s inflation rate has risen at an alarming pace for the first time in three decades.

Consumer prices in the Asian economic giant rose at an annual rate of 3.4 per cent in May. The rise was triggered by the effects of the sales tax hike that was implemented in April. It was given a boost by higher utility charges that have contributed to the biggest slide in household spending since the March 2011 earthquake.

The tax hike has been seen as crucial in combating the large national debt, which is believed to be the worst among wealthy nations.

But there are fears that the rise will derail the recovery rate by taking a bite out of consumer spending.

Data from the government shows household spending plunged 8 per cent in May

1. Free drinks at One Acre agribusiness forum The One Acre Fund will host a networking event known as the Nairobi Social Enterprise Happy Hour on July 3 starting 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

The Fund supplies smallholder farmers with tools and financing to grow businesses and has asked those interested to attend the affair.

The event will be held near Radar Security across from Sachi Plaza, along Arwings Kodek road.

A number of experts will answer questions on agribusiness as a way of generating income.

Those who arrive before 6:45pm will get free drinks.

Entry is free.

2. Afro Asian trade and cultural exhibition at Thika Road Mall The Afro-Asian Trade and Cultural Exhibition has invited guests to their 10day event in Nairobi. The

exhibition will run between July 4-14, 2014 at Thika Road Mall, in Nairobi.

The event will showcase African, Asian and international export products, miscellaneous items and high technology services.

Other services will include engineering goods, real estate services, food products, and consumer goods. Entry is free 3. Free classes on how to make money online Charles Edwards, an award winning internet marketer, will hold free classes on how to make money online.

The lecture will be held on July 4 from 9:30 am to 12:30pm at Queensway House, in Nairobi.

Students will learn how to use computers to create websites through affiliate marketing. Entry is Sh100 for a seat but the class is free.

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Women spend equal amount on fun, fees Kenyan women spend more than 10 per cent of the salary on clothes and leisure. This a similar amount spent on school fees. A survey by research company, Consumer Insight, on behalf of Visa has revealed that despite some peculiar spending habits, women are more careful with cash than men.

More than half of all working women plan to buy land as soon as they get money. The same number of men, on the other hand, are more likely to buy a car, an item that loses value over time.

The study notes that only 4 per cent of working women value stock markets as a viable investment. This means most women do not to or fear taking financial risks with their cash.

“We want the report to identify areas where women are putting themselves at financial risk,” says Visa Country Manager for Southern and East Africa, Jabu Basopo.

“This brings about an awareness of problems and allows women to protect themselves accordingly.”

alarming: A woman walks past an electronic monitor displaying graphs of Japan’s various stock indices outside a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan. The country’s inflation rate has recently been on a rise.

year-on-year after a pre-rise shopping spree.

The unemployment has rate dipped further, as the government’s bid to jumpstart the economy takes hold.

Japan has been battling deflation, or falling prices, in the past two decades.

The fall has hurt domestic demand and stifled growth.

The government has

although taken steps in the past few months to try and reverse the trend. The country’s central bank has set a target of a 2 per cent inflation rate.

The report says about 20 per cent of a woman’s money goes to food, with education and school fees coming in second at 12 per cent. This is the same amount set aside for personal care, clothes and leisure.

The survey covered women across the country of the 25-55 age bracket. It found that those aged 44 years with an income of Sh50,000 and above were more likely to save for future investments.

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MONEY SPINNERS: King’ara currently rears more than 30 different bird species including the white guinea fowl, king pigeons and lion pigeons.

City lawyer strikes it rich in rare birds venture Peter King’ara invested Sh2million by rearing rare birds. His investment has paid off as he now earns up to Sh15 million a year through the sale of their meat, feathers and tails.

King’ara, a lawyer, used to collect rare birds as a hobby.

It wasn’t until 2005, after visiting a friend’s residence in Karen that he saw their

potential. Babu Muthama convinced him to sell his birds since valuable chickens like King’ara’s Bantam breed were fetching high prices in Karen.

The farmer from Gichiche village in Othaya currently rears more than 30 different bird species including the white guinea fowl, king pigeons, lion pigeons, fantail

jobcorner Jobs from Supra Textile Camping outside the gates of Supra Textile at the onset of the month can earn you a casual job.

The company is located at Mogadishu Road in Industrial area and it deals in the manufacture of clothes.

Casuals work both day and night in shifts for Sh500 and Sh800 per day respectively.

Payments are made at the end of the month based on the number of days served.

Qualifications for the job are a KCSE certificate and a copy of one’s national identity card. Jobs from General Millers

Pitching a tent at the General Millers and Packers Ltd entrance is one sure way to get yourself a job.

The company is located at Runyenjes Road, Industrial Area and deals in the milling of cereals.

Casuals are recruited at the company’s main entrance at random at 7:30 am.

The main job for casuals here is loading and offloading of trucks.

They only work during the day, which commences at 8am and ends at 5pm. They are paid Sh500 per day. the only requirement for the job is a national identity card.

doves, Indian peacocks, Bantams, Egyptian geese and spotted guinea fowl among many others. “The birds that are rarely eaten like pigeons and peacocks have very beautiful feathers that fetch a lot of money in some countries,” he says.

“I have gone as far as America and Britain to get some of these birds. I love birds and

that’s why I have invested so much to grow my sanctuary,” he says. King’ara’s farm is located near Gichiche shopping centre, which is 8km from Othaya in Nyeri.

His peacocks have the same breeding requirements as chickens, yet they rake in earnings almost 100 times more.

“The bird’s tails fall off and

grow back every two years,” he says, noting that a single male peacock feather goes for Sh300.

Rare peacock eggs from his farm sell for as much as Sh200,000. As his venture continues to grow, King’ara plans to transfer the birds to his 180-acre ranch in Naru Moru, where he will set aside about 40 acres to rear them.

Kenyans get access to Bitcoins BitPesa, a service that allows Kenyans to access the world-famous digital currency known as Bitcoin, stepped up the second stage of testing on Friday. The service has been officially launched in Kenya, allowing those in the diaspora to send money back to the country using their mobile phones. Those in the country can receive Bitcoins and change them into Kenya shillings.

After negotiations with banks and network providers, BitPesa has signed a deal that will make it possibly the most efficient way to move money.

Registering company to take one day The government has launched a service that will allow Kenyans to register a company in one day using their mobile phones as part of a drive to improve efficiency at the State Law office.

By dialing *271#, anyone can access services offered at the State Law Office, which include business registration and marriage certificates, among others.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday said the system will improve transparency of enterprises.

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therise Housing Finance

Mortgage firm Housing Finance was last week’s stock market winner with an 8.5 per cent stock price increase to Sh41.50.

The company was previously a mortgage bank and is now restructuring itself to be a lead Kenyan mortgage finance institution. In 2013, the institution’s portfolio of loans and advances to customers grew Sh30.29 billion in

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2012 to Sh35.21 billion, an increase of 16.248 per cent. By the end of 2013, the company showed strong results with a post-tax profit increase of 101 per cent to Sh1.48 billion from Sh907.63 million in 2012. Earnings per share followed the same trend with a 33.85 per cent rise from Sh3.22 in 2012 to Sh4.31 in 2013.

The interim dividend of 75 cents a share was worth 2.8846 per cent of yield.

Kenya Airways Kenya Airways, was last week’s loser with a 13.68 per cent stock price fall to Sh10.10. In 2013, the carrier recorded a loss of Sh3.38 billion, compared with Sh7.86 billion in 2012, mostly driven by reduced passenger revenues.

In order to develop its markets in Africa and Asia, Kenya Airways recently introduced its own in-flight entertainment television service named KQ TV that will air live news and Sports subscription channels, to attract more

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travelers to its planes. The inflight entertainment service will be available across the airline’s network of 64 destinations.

KQ is also planning to rebrand and revamp its cabin services with its newly acquired planes (B777-300 and B787 models) that will allow the airline to boost its plans of starting more long-haul flights. The carrier expects to receive 10 new planes this year.

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cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

A powerful drive to express the stories, pictures, or music that may be flooding your mind could result in your spending as much of the day as possible in seclusion, jotting down thoughts and ideas.

Today you might hear about opportunities to increase your income, Cancer, either through your current employment, a new job, or perhaps a project of your own. You’re likely to channel a great deal of energy and inspiration to this end. Others may want to pitch in and help you.

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Moving ahead is today’s key phrase, Aquarius. You should be feeling very optimistic and excited about goals that you’ve set for yourself.

You’re probably confident that you’ll reach them and all will go well. This positive attitude spills over into your relationships.

All your relationships could be enhanced today by your increased sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others, Leo. You may provide a sympathetic ear to melancholy friends, help someone resolve problems, or both. Whatever it is, rest assured that your efforts won’t go unappreciated.

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

Inspiration is the keyword for the day, Pisces. You may be feeling highly motivated to move on with what others consider impossible dreams.

“Impossible” has never stopped you before, and you aren’t likely to let it stop you today.

Expect to find yourself ministering to the needs of colleagues and family members today, Virgo. People around you might need to draw upon your insights into human nature in order to understand themselves and others.

Your common sense could prove valuable to them.

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Today you might feel especially intellectually and creatively inspired, and you could discuss your ideas with others. The process of communication could open new doors in your mind and result in some fascinating insights concerning whatever you’re pursuing at this time.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

The opportunity to increase your income could spur you to channel more energy and inspiration into career and business matters, Taurus. Some vivid, intense dreams might reveal a lot about you and your motivations, which could increase your self-awareness and make everything easier for you.

scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

A close friend or member of your household could be having money problems, Scorpio, and want to draw on your good business sense in order to understand the situation and find ways to put it right.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

The desire for travel might hit you today, perhaps to visit a friend who lives far away, and you could set the wheels in motion to make it happen.

Social events could take up your evening, Gemini, and you might meet some interesting people.

Heightened intuition and ESP could lead to some interesting conversations with others who are blown away by your insights into their thoughts, feelings, and desires. You could also be feeling more expressive than usual, Sagittarius.

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Brainy Forces When I look at many of our security officers, I wonder if they can fight the modern war. I wonder if they are recruited based on their intelligence quotient. Well, they look physically strong, but do they fit the current world that values brains over strength? Strength will not make you wrestle intelligent giants who have known your weak points and can easily manipulate you. We need smart people.

Recruit on the basis of sharpness, strength and not only the latter. Protect the nation wisely. — EnocK Rajabu, Nairobi

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Thirteen Reasons Why —by Jay Asher One day Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a package on the front door that is addressed to him. He discovers 13 cassette tapes inside the pack that were recorded by Hannah Baker, a classmate and crush who had committed suicide two weeks earlier.

The tapes explain why she decided to end her life. Clay is supposed to listen to find out why and how he made the list. After listening, he is to mail all 13 of them to people whose names

Hannah has listed down.

There are 13 reasons Hannah killed herself and Clay is one of them.

topblog Niaje rises to rule over oldies Niaje was acknowledged as the best blog in Africa during the African Blogger Awards 2014.

The blog covers news,

entertainment, business, lifestyle, technology, career, legal, gossip, sports, and advertising.

It is a big deal to be named

as best blog given the enormous rise of bloggers in the country and beyond.

David Mugo, a photographer and digital content creator, is

the founder of Niaje.

The blog has a big following across the continent due to it’s credible and quality content.

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Bionic eye remedy for retinal blindness

People who have lost their eyesight due to damaged retinas can have it restored throught a surgery that uses the Argus II or the ‘bionic eye’.

Damage of the retina, known as Retinitis pigmentosa, is a hereditary condition where the layer at the back of the eye (retina) that receives images and sends them to the brain for interpretation, is damaged.

In the bionic eye, a small video camera is fixed on a pair of glasses to capture images.

Through a surgical procedure, a prosthesis device with electrodes is placed on the dysfunctional retina to receive information from the video camera.

The information is sent by wireless connection before it is converted into electric impulses, which are sent to the brain for interpretation.

Cells that may not have been damaged are stimulated to generate impulse for

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the brain to perceive light patterns.

Those who have undergone the operation can only see things in black and white.

The Argus II operation has been done in parts of Europe since 2011, but it is being improved on before it can be rolled out to the rest of the world. Roger Pontz, a US citizen who had turned blind by the age of 40, underwent the surgery early this year at the Kellogg Eye Centre at the University of Michigan.

The CNN quotes Pontz saying: “It’s been pretty awesome. “I can tell when my grandson runs around the house, I can tell when people step in front of me, I can tell when my wife had on a white top versus dark bottoms, vice versa. Every day it’s something small but something different.”

Doctors said one has to train their brain to distinguish images because they had lost the association of the items after the loss of sight.

SOUND BUDS: The Earin earphones

Earin, wireless earphones

see through: The bionic eye.

Earphones with cords always get tangled up when you throw them in your bag or your pockets. Untangling them takes you a while and sometimes your patience runs out, causing you to snap the flimsy cords. There have been wireless earphones in the past but they have not been cordless ones.

Former Sony Ericson and Nokia engineers came together to make Earin, the world’s smallest cordless earphones. They weigh five grams and fit snugly in the ear and are almost invisible. Earin have a concha lock that secures itself in one’s ear to prevent it from falling.

The earphone uses balanced amateur speakers,

which are often used in hearing aids to deliver the best possible sound.

Earin has rechargeable batteries that can be powered up by simply popping the earphones into their capsule, which charges the earbuds immediately. The capsule also acts as a place to store the Earin while it is not in use and can easily fit into a person’s pocket or can be attached to a key chain. The capsule is charged using a USB cable and can last up to three hours before it needs to be recharged. Earin works by relaying signals via Bluetooth. All one has to do is to pair Earin to a phone or an iPod that has Bluetooth connectivity.

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Here is a statement from the HTC Desire 310 meaty: A served table at the Pampa Churrascaria.

Pampa Churrascaria for the distinct South American taste Pampa Churrascaria is a Brazilian steakhouse on the first floor of the Panari Sky Centre on Mombasa Road.

The restaurant prides itself in being the leading Brazilian steakhouse in East Africa. It has a large colourful space that draws you in.

With its charming ambience and great décor, one is immediately transported to Brazil. The welcoming and friendly staff put you at ease and make you feel at home.

Pampa has a house style known as Rodizio which

means you can eat all you like for a fixed price, Sh2, 150, in this case. This includes a variety of different cuts of beef, chicken, goat, lamb fish and many more.

They serve exotic meats like crocodile, camel, guinea fowl, turkey and ostrich when available. The meats is grilled on spits over charcoal, giving it a distinct taste and is served to a customer’s table in succession or until the customer says it is enough.

Vegeterians have not been

forgotten in this meat lovers’ haven. Diners can choose from a variety of 20 salads and dressings from their full salad bar.

Pampa has a wide collection of wines from all over the world and the customer is spoilt for choice. The drinks are however charged separate from the fixed price of food.

The restaurant is open seven days a week from 9 am to 11.30pm. It has free Wi-Fi and offers ample secure parking.

HTC Desire 310 As soon as one looks at the HTC Desire 310, all is told. It has the bearing of an entry-level, low-cost device, and its design and overall looks do not simply reinforce that notion – they make the statement itself.

The 310, which tips the scales at 140 g, has that cookiecutter, rounded slab look, with a chubby profile that measures in at 0.44 inches (11.25 mm). It is solidly-made, and has pleasantly rounded corners that our hands readily agree with. The matted polycarbonate back is also welcome, as it repels fingerprints with a decent degree of success.

Both the power button and the volume rocker have taken to the right side of the device, and though they’re ergonomically placed, they offer unsatisfying tactile feedback and poor travel.

Display A 4.5-inch glass, with a resolution of 480x854 pixels, is what you’ll have to make do with as far as the Desire 310 is concerned. The IPS panel manages a pixel density of 218 ppi, which is not impressive, but not terrible for its class either. What’s terrible about the screen is its extremely cold color temperature of almost 19,000K, which results in some very bluish whites .

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I wouldn’t worry because I have a special place in his heart, that’s why I am the girlfriend and the others are friends

Why boyfriends, girlfriends handle jealousy differently

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“Men are the most jealous people in relationships.

They don’t want to see you talking with others, smiling or laughing at their jokes. If they do, they might end up fighting with the guy so I should also be jealous of his female friends,” Linda says.

“I would not be jealous of my boyfriend if he has girls who are friends because they were there even before I showed up in his life,” says Barbra. “I would be

jealous if the friends he is hanging out are hotter than me. Because it means they can give me competition so I seek to protect what is mine,” says Lucy Maina, a student. “I would be jealous since I know how men behave around women we look for any slight misfortune and take advantage of the situation in the name of helping,” says Jeremy Wahiga “I would not be jealous because I also

have female friends and I wouldn’t want her to be jealous too,” Kiptoo Kuria.

“I wouldn’t worry because I have a special place in his heart, that’s why I am the girlfriend and the others are friends but if I find there is something going on I can go crazy because that’s betraying my trust,” says Eva Mwende. “It depends on how close they are. If they are very close then I need to be jealous otherwise.”

Young people now fear pregnancy more than HIV Young people fear getting pregnant than getting HIV in Kenya studies have shown.

They go on the premise that, HIV can be managed and nobody has to know but a pregnancy is a blight on their status. Plus they fear retribution from their parents. They would rather

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get rid of the pregnancy than tell their parents about it.

A research by Population Council says that the fear of pregnancy outweighs fear of contracting HIV virus or getting an STI. 79 percent of those polled cited pregnancy as their biggest fear while 45 percent thought that they

were at risk of contracting HIV if they had unprotected sex Sexually activity amongst the Kenyan youth has become part of a transitional stage into adulthood.

According to the 200809 Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS), 11.5% women and 22.3%

men had their first sexual experiences before age 15yrs.

The number goes up as they become older with 47% and 58% of youth having sexual intercourse by age 18. They are becoming sexually active at a young age because of social pressures, early maturity and availability

Does sex strengthen relationships “No! Love exists in the heart and mind. So, is your sexual organ your mind or your heart?” says Lucy Akinyi.

“Sex is something that can either relate to lust or love.

When it is done out of love, it’s a fulfilling thing to the body and mind but does not play any role in strengthening love between people.”

Dennis Lugari says sex forms a strong bond between two people by strengthening love between them.

“In occasions of lust, sex can make you develop love that never existed before,” he said. “Sexual intimacy will make you realise the value of the person you lust, making you to feel love to her or him.”

But Vivian Achieng insists sex can destroy a relationship. “Sex is so harmful. It can build or destroy a relationship. When both of you do it out of love, it builds you. When you do it out of lust or without intimate commitment, it destroys like nothing else.” “Sex is a body-related activity that can either be triggered by feelings or just desire to have sex,” says Erick Mutia. “Well done sex is so fulfilling as opposed to fast and a forced one.” For Beatrice, if sex is bad, it destroys a relationship; if it’s good, it builds it.

“Women value sex and the good felling so they respond to how good sex is.”

You Can Be What you Want to Be

Pro. Koi Tirima Prof Koi Tirima, the Vice Chancellor of Inoorero University is the youngest holder of the post in Kenya.

Prof Tirima is an educator, a fluent and jovial speaker, determined and passionate mother of two who has passed all life’s obstacles with a smile.

“I am a simple mother with normal interests like other people,” she said to XNEWS. “I dance and skate-board with my kids, play and teach them.

of contraceptives. A 2003 study found that close to half of the births in Kenya over a period of five years were mistimed or unwanted, thus campaigns were rolled out for contraceptive use which sparked the uptake of emergency contraception among young girls.

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Above all, I love to impart knowledge to young people.”

Although she describes herself as a simple mum, her interests invade other territories but ensures she holds other people’s wellbeing at heart.

Before taking the seat, she had experienced her own ups and downs, especially those

related to academics.

After sitting her fourth form exams, Koi wanted to study fine arts but the dream was cut short when she was admitted to Egerton University to study agronomy.

She later transferred her credits to Baraton University where she met her husband whom she got engaged to. The pair moved to US where she pursued a course in English Literature. Koi enrolled for her Bachelor’s degree at Washington State University and later joined University of Idaho for Masters and Doctorate degrees in Teaching

English. As the desire to be a source of inspiration to the young got brighter, she started her teaching career in US where she worked for 13 years until 2009 when she returned home.

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Ramzey Siele returns to rock his Kenyan roots Ramzey Siele is an American raised Kenyan recording (indie) artist, rapper, songwriter and actor. He was born in Nairobi but grew up in Ohio where he debuted his music career.

He then moved to Atlanta, Georgia to roll as a marketer and promoter of huge gigs. This gave him a chance to mingle and team up with big shot brands such as Core Dj’s, Jim Jones, Roscoe Dash, Lil Scrappy, Diamond, Dr. Ben, Grand Hustle, Def Jam Gorilla Zoe, and Ludacris.

Notably, he has also curtain raised for Keyshia Cole, Young Jeezy, Big Boi of Outkast, & Paul Wall.

Siele has had first-hand experience with completely different cultures, an element that is visible in his artistry.

The “Movie” singer has made a permanent comeback to his homeland where he plans to carry on his musical

Journey.

Having spent most of his life in the USA, most locals do not have a grip of who he is but his sounds on the airwaves will definitely speak for him.

Pharaoh as he is also known, is globally recognized for his urban beats coated with seasoned vocals.

His beat is a reflection of the ongoing hip hop culture across the globe. That is why he has millions of followers online, most of them being the youth.

Ramzey’s stay here has seen him mingle with some of East Africa’s revered big boys like Churchill, Citizen TV, Hot 96, Homeboyz Radio, Phoenix Records, Kidum, Abbas Kubaff and SafeHouse Records.

Ramzey’s mind-blowing tracks are bound to cause a flow of ripples in Kenya if not East Africa’s music industry.

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Johnny: Yemi Alade’s hilarious tale of a double-dealing lady’s man Track: Johnny Artist: Yemi Alade Johnny is about a womanizer who is being hunted down by a group of ladies. He is accused of playing them elusively promising each one niceties just to get himself laid.

In this song Alade exposes deceptions suffered by women from men who falsely vow to give them heaven if it will work to their advantage.

This song hit top spot on the music charts the moment it was launched. It is quite hilarious given the Nigerian pidgin applied in the lyrics. Like wildfire, the song acquired close to two million views on YouTube and long talk on social media.

Yemi Alade, 25, features impressive dancers dressed in khangas, which is a tribute well paid to the continent.

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Meda Sports Bar & Grill in Addis The club, at the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offers great ambiance to those who either want to relax or enjoy a rowdy night out.

In Addis, alarm clocks are forgotten. Wall mounted music systems give off quality sounds played bythe best DJs in town.

The entertainment is mixed

with local cuisine, injera, and other tasty dishes You will surely enjoy an unforgettable night.

The bar has spacious dance floors for a crowd eager to showcase their skills and make merry. The uniquely designed bar turns even the modest socialite into an elegant charmer, thanks to

placement spots of sofas that give the right ambience for a romantic dinner full of class.

The club offers great security: three night guards watch the parking area as you while away your sweet moments.

The club theme nights are worth your presence as you mingle with revellers in black ties.

speakstome Making excuses for failure to meet promises to loved ones When people in love do not meet the expectations and promises of their partners, they look for excuses to justify their failure.

The Everly Brothers in their lyrics ‘Take a Message to Mary’, tell a story of a man who is not going to marry Mary because he has been interdicted.

He has been imprisoned for life for his involvement in crime.

From prison, he is sending a messenger to tell her to cancel the wedding.

He begs the messenger not to tell her

where he is or what he did. Rather, Mary should be told her boyfriend changed his mind.

He calls himself a lad. This implies he did not consider the consequences of misusing a gun as an adult.

The messenger is supposed to tell her his boat set sail or he travelled to a far away country, therefore, he may not return to marry her. In fact, he wants Mary to be told he travelled to Timbuktu in search of gold.

She should look for someone else to marry.

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reeling him in Barcelona offer Luis Suarez an enticing deal P.15

Serena wants to win more Grand Slams Number one seed Serena Williams is targeting more Grand Slams following her shock Wimbledon exit.

The five-time champion, 32, who lost in three sets to 24th seed Alize Cornet on Saturday, has won 17 Grand Slam titles.

“I just have to always, every time I step on the court, be a hundred times better... if I’m not, then I’m in trouble” She stands one behind Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova but five short of Steffi Graf ’s open era record of 22.

“It’s something I’m obviously going to keep going for,” said Williams.

“It’s definitely something in my mind, it’s pretty important.”

Cornet had never beaten a top-20

player at a Grand Slam prior to her victory against Williams on Court One. “I think everyone in general plays the match of their lives against me,” said Williams. “I just have to always, every time I step on the court, be a hundred times better. If I’m not, then I’m in trouble.”

The defeat to Cornet is only the third time in 15 visits to Wimbledon that Williams has lost in the early stages.

It means she has failed to reach the quarter-finals of this year’s first three Grand Slams.

The American’s next chance to add to her major titles will be when she defends her US Open crown in August.

HOPEFUL: Serena Williams has won 17 Grand Slam titles and he is targeting more.

Kenya prepares for Madagascar after Namibia victory The Kenya national team over the weekend intensified their training ahead the first round of World hockey League Series in September, which they will be hosting.

According the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Chairman Nashon Randiak, the series will serve as a qualifier for the 2015 World League Championships.

Randiak said Kenya was given the rights to host the event by virtue of having successfully hosted major tournaments in the recent past, among them

Africa Cup of Nation last year.

National team coach Meshack Senge said the team has to make good impression when the World league kicks off.

“Having hosted Africa Cup of Nations last year, I feel the players have some ideas on what to expect when the Series kicks off, I know we lack more international exposure but on the other hand this is a positive start,” he said.

The event has attracted top African countries among them Ghana, Zimbabwe, Egypt and

Nigeria. Neighbours Uganda and Tanzania are yet to confirm participation.

Meanwhile reining Kenya Premier League champions Police have landed the services of midfielder Brian Musasia from Strathmore University.

The former HC Superbha’s (Italy) player’s move away from Strathmore was blocked last year. He had tried to sign for Nairobi Simba but Strathmore University administration objected.

Kenya 15s start world qualifiers on a positive note Kenya began her Africa Cup/World qualifiers by narrowly beat Namibia 29-22 in the in a rugby match played on Saturday in Antatanarivo, Madagascar.

The winners needed a late try from Andrew Amonde, the captain of the Kenya seven-aside team, who came on as a substitute, in the second half.

Coach Jerome Parwaters though not fully convinced by the victory said it was good to start in the winning note. Kenya will play Madagascar on Wednesday.

The coach also lauded the team for a better second half show having been dominated in the first half.

“It was a match which pit Kenya’s mobility

against Namibia’s physicality,” the coach said while referring to the 7-12 trailing at the break.

“Namibia preferred the direct approach by using their much heavier and experienced forwards and exerted a lot of pressure on Kenya especially in the set pieces and scrum,” he said.

“In open play, Namibia were very direct and easily broke tackles in the first half but Kenya rectified this in the second,” he said.

The coach is expecting a better all-round performance against Madagascar on Wednesday. In the other match played on Saturday, Zimbabwe beat hosts Madagascar 55-22.

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Brazil vs Colombia

Brazil regroup for Colombia Brazil are their breath back and regrouping for the rest of the World Cup after being given a mighty fright by Chile on Saturday.

The hosts needed a penalty shootout to beat Chile in a tense second-round match, extending a run that could have ended just four matches into the competition.

After the final Chile penalty hit the post, Brazil players dropped to the ground, with many of them crying after coming so close to defeat in front of their fans.

Players and coaches didn’t hide their relief, but their focus has soon turned to the quarterfinal

against Colombia on Friday in the north eastern city of Fortaleza. The aim now is to try to fix the mistakes that led to a disappointing performance in Belo Horizonte.

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted that Brazil will have to improve if they want to reach the final at the Maracana stadium on July 13.

“We have to look at why we didn’t get better,” Scolari said. “Each match from now on will be more and more difficult.

We have a good national team, we are not better or worse than any of the other teams that are still playing. We need to try to make fewer mistakes in the next matches. We may not be this lucky again.”

Brazil didn’t play well

throughout the match at the Mineiro Stadium. They were never able to impose their game and didn’t capitalize on their few scoring chances. The hosts came close to defeat near the end of extra time, when Chile striker Mauricio Pinilla struck the bar.

“If you don’t take ad-

vantage of the opportunities that you have, you may end up paying a high price, and we almost had to pay that price with two minutes left,” Scolari said. “If you don’t score when you can, you end up being at risk.”

Brazil’s strikers have been ineffective for most of the tournament, with the exception of Neymar, but even he had a below-par performance on Saturday.

Brazil is yet to win at this World Cup when the Barcelona star fails to score. The defence also wasn’t at its best, giving up a lot of space to Chile.

For Friday’s game against Colombia, Brazil will be without defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo, who received his second yellow card against Chile.

lucky escape: Brazil defender tiago silva and Neymar celebrate after their win over chile on saturday.

Diving Dutchman Robben admits cheating Dutch striker Arjen Robben on Sunday apologized for diving in a bid to get a penalty against Mexico but insisted he did not fake

the foul that led to his side’s winning penalty kick. Mexico’s coach Miguel Herrera launched a furious attack on match referee Pedro

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Proenca for giving the injury time penalty that Jan-Klaas Huntelaar scored to seal a 2-1 comeback victory. Robben was at the centre of both incidents in the World Cup last-16 clash in Fortaleza.

“I really have to say and at the same time apologise in the first half I took a dive and I really shouldn’t do that,” Robben said.

“That was a stupid, stupid thing to do but sometimes you’re expecting to be struck and then they pull their leg away at the last minute.”

But the Dutch striker insisted the last minuted penalty was deserved. “I was fouled,” he said.

Mexico had been leading until the 88th minute when Wesley Sneijder scored and then Huntelaar put away the

cheat: arjen Robben owned up to diving against Mexico.

penalty. And Herrera said referee Proenca should take no more part in the World Cup. “The determining factor was the man with the whistle.

He put us of the World Cup,” he said.

“Although the first goal was down to our mistake, we had the chance to reconsider during the break before extra time, but at the end when the referee invents a penalty you go out of the World Cup.”

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Barca give Suarez an enticing proposal Liverpool’s Luiz Suarez could earn Sh4.6b playing for Barcelona - but only if he agrees to a special ‘bite clause’.

The Spanish side is offering the striker a five-year deal worth Sh23m a week to move to the Nou Camp.

But Barcelona chiefs are insisting that the contract contains special clauses to ensure that he behaves well both on and off the pitch.

Barcelona are anxious to ensure that he behaves well - and also recognise they will need to appease some of their supporters.

Liverpool are demanding Sh10.2b

while Barcelona only want to pay Sh7.2 total, which could include Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez as Sh4.3b makeweight in the deal.

Barcelona will also back Suarez in his battle to fight the ban or have it reduced.

Suarez is believed to be ready to hire top lawyer Juan De Dios Crespo who is a specialist in sporting cases.

Suarez is currently serving a fourmonth ban after he was found guilty of biting Italy defender Georgio Chiellini in their World Cup group match.

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PERSON OF INTEREST: Barcelona have offered Luis Suarez an exciting deal.

Bolt available to run in Glasgow Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt says he is available to compete at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The 27-year-old Jamaican said he was unlikely to take part in an individual event but could run in the relay.

Bolt, who won gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, has been struggling with a foot injury.

“I am available for selection for the Commonwealth Games and have submitted the relevant documentation,” he said.

Bolt is not fit enough to attempt to qualify in the 100m and 200m at the Jamaican Championships this weekend.

“I have received lots of requests, invitations and messages of support from my fans in Scotland who are looking forward to a great event” “I do not wish to take the place of anyone who qualifies this weekend in an individual event, but am available for relay duty if the selectors feel I can be an asset to the Jamaican team in Glasgow,” Bolt added.

“I have received lots of requests, invitations and messages of support from my fans in Scotland who are looking forward to a great event.”

Bolt has never raced in the Commonwealth Games, having missed the events in Melbourne in 2006 and Delhi four years ago.

Dolphins, Whales pick wins as league starts

The Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association Junior Girls Cricket League bowled off over the weekend with Tana Dolphins and Yala Whales beginning their campaign with wins.

The Dolphins, captained by Rose Awuor from Upendo Primary School, beat Chania Sharks by 8 wickets, while Vanessa Adhiambo’s Yala Whales overcame Athi Mambas by 5 wickets.

The Dolphins restricted the Whales to 65 for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs before reaching the target in 16.4 overs for the loss of only two wickets.

Highridge Secondary School Form Four student Wilkister Shivoko put on a lady of the match performance, bagging 3 for 5 and later put on 11 runs in their chase.

Opener Binal Patel remained unbeaten on 11 runs.

Shivoko and Binal put on an

opening stand of 24 before Imelda Mushieleshe bowled Shivoko in the fifth over.

However Binal and Agneta Selwe saw their side home and dry with a 40 runs stand before Selwe was bowled by Joan Omurwa with a run to win.

Earlier Shivoko had picked 3 for 6 to help her side restrict Sharks to 65 despite Jane Achieng making a slow 17.

At Sir Ali Muslim Club, Faith Mwende and Vanessa Adhiambo put on unbeaten stand of 76 runs for the sixth to lead Yala Whales to five wickets win over Athi Mambas.

The two made 21 and 23 runs respectively as Whales reached the target of 101 set by Mambas in 15.2 overs despite 4 for 13 from Teresia Wanjiru.

The two national junior team members came up together after Wanjiru had picked four wickets in her first three overs to reduce Whales to 25 for 5.

Mbua triumphs in Well-Out golf tournament Mark Mbua emerged the winner of the weekend’s Well-Out Golf Tours tournament at the nine-hole Machakos Club course.

Mbua made a slow start, making only one par at the front nine for 17

points.

However, two birdies, with four holes to go, at the back nine saw him finish with 24 points for a total of 41 to beat home player and former captain Steve Makau by a

point.

“My game improved particularly at the nine but I didn’t think I would bring a winning score. I’m happy bringing such a good score at my only second outing here,’’ said Mbua

from Mombasa Golf club.

The handicap 15 Makau had posted 21 and 19 for 40 points. Another Mombasa golfer, David Ngunjiri. was third with a score of 39 points made up of 15 and 24. He beat

home player Dee Kivuva (20, 19) on count back.

The ladies’ prize went to Ruth Mumo with a score of 37 points, winning by one point from Mary Kandu.

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Nigerians can upset the French Former Nigeria midfielder Henry Nwosu says their World Cup second round game between the Super Eagles and Les Bleus is unpredictable and warned that no team should be tagged as clear favourites.

Estádio Nacional de Brasilia in Brasília will host the round of 16 game between Nigeria and France as both countries will be seeking to grab a place in the quarter finals.

Nwosu believes Stephen Keshi’s men are capable of producing something special when least expected and might just knock out Didier Deschamps’ men.

“We all know the strength and

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the weaknesses of France. They are a good side no doubt, but we can’t hand them a ticket to the next round on the platter,” Nwosu said.

“The Eagles have shown us that they can spring surprises when least expected.

“They need our support through prayers.

Anything can happen in that tie and I want to assure Nigerians that all hope is not lost. The Eagles can beat France,” he concluded.

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Nigerian defender Efe Ambrose (L) challenges Argentina’s forward Sergio Aguero during their Group F football match against Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre. Nigeria are now set to play France.

Shahid Kapoor @ shahidkapoor “Mexico n chile .. My heart goes out to them. This World Cup the underdogs are killing it and I’m loving it.

Morning all”

Costa Rica coach praises team’s character after beating Greece

pissed: Algeria Coach Vahid Halilhodzic says Ramadhan is a private matter.

Ramadhan questions top Algeria, Germany pre-match interviews Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic has refused to divulge which of his Muslim players are observing Ramadhan ahead of Monday’s World Cup last-16 meeting with Germany.

The 30-day dawn-to-dusk fast began on Sunday and Halilhodzic, 61, bristled at a routine question about the subject in his pre-match news conference.

“This is a private matter and when you ask this you lack respect and ethics,” said the Bosnian.

“The players will do as they

wish and I would like to stop this controversy.”

Ramadan is mandatory for Muslims and one of the five pillars of Islam, although there are exemptions for the sick, pregnant, infirm or elderly.

Individuals who are travelling or going to war are also permitted to avoid it and this is the provision under which most athletes will delay the fast until a more suitable time.

It is an issue that Halilhodzic did not take kindly to being quizzed about, adding:

“Ramadan is here and I read in some Algerian newspapers criticisms about me, about my image, about my honour.

“It is not the first time I have Muslim players in my team, I myself am a Muslim, and I’ve always left them totally free.

This is a private issue - it has to do with private freedom of expression.

Algeria captain Madjid Bougherra has indicated he will observe the holy month, but Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil and France defender Bacary Sagna have said they will not.

Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto praised his players’ character after they overcame a second-half red card, conceded a late leveller and sustained attacks from Greece to reach their first ever World Cup quarter-final.

Holland lie in wait for Los Ticos after a topsy-turvy encounter in Recife, where they went ahead early in the second half through captain Bryan Ruiz’s first-time strike.

That looked to be enough for Costa Rica, only for

Greece defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos to net a stoppage-time leveller to take the last-16 encounter into extra-time.

The match eventually went to penalties and, after manof-the-match Keylor Navas saved Theofanis Gekas’ attempt, Michael Umana struck home to send the Central Americans into the last eight.

“I am very happy,” coach Pinto said after the 5-3 penalty shootout win.

“I’d like to pay my tribute to my players. For 65 minutes we controlled the result. We trust our strikers and the extraordinary goalkeeper we have. We couldn’t ask for more.”

“We are making history. It’s beautiful what we have done.

This win is for everyone in Costa Rica.”

The coach said his team practiced penalties before and had studied the opposition and that’s why they scored 100 per cent.

Airline’s mockery of Mexico’s WC exit costs them customers What was meant as a joke turned into a public relation blunder after Dutch airline KLM posted a tweet that angered Mexican fans.

Within minutes of the Netherlands’ last minute 2-1 victory over Mexico, KLM let loose on its Twitter feed posting a picture of an airport departures sign under the heading “Adios Amigos!” Next to the word “Departures” was the image of a man with a mustache wearing a sombrero.

The tweet was removed half an hour later after the it went viral with some Mexican fans promising never to fly KLM again with. A-list Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal tweeted to his 2 million-plus followers that he’ll never use the carrier again.

“It was meant to be a joke,” KLM spokeswoman Lisette Ebeling Koning told The Associated Press, KLM issued a formal apology late Sunday.

“In the best of sportsmanship, we offer our heartfelt apologies to those who have been offended by the comment,” said Marnix Fruitema, director general of KLM in North America.

On the other end of the world, Mexican national carrier AeroMexico broadcasted on Twitter its support for the country’s soccer team under an arrivals sign.

“Thank you for this great championship,” AeroMexico said. “You’ve made us proud and we’re waiting for you at home,” read AeroMexico’s message.

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