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President woos US moneybags to Kenya President Kenyatta has downplayed the impact of violent attacks recently witnessed in Kenya as he wood foreign investors into the country.There have been numerous cases of

violent attacks on the Kenyan soil, majority of which have been attributed to Al-Shabaab militants who are operating in Somalia.

But Kenyatta dispelled fears that the attacks

could affect the country’s economy.

“Yes we may have pockets where we have problems and we know them and we are focused on addressing them.

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RELIEF: Victor Mariga, a Kenyan living in Canada, poses with his car. The Government has relaxed rules governing the importation cars for Kenyans living abroad who will be allowed to import right-hand-drive vehicles of similar value to the left-hand-drive brands duty free. P.6

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From Page 1 But most of the country is trouble-free,” Kenyatta was quoted as saying in an interview with Reuters.

He repeated the sentiments last night in a speech delivered at a Washington dinner which was hosted by a group representing US businesses operating in Africa.

While acknowledging that inse-

curity poses “a grave challenge” to Kenya, he expressed confidence that the war on terror will be won.

He said the tourism sector has suffered the heaviest shock from terrorist activities.

Kenyatta left the country last Sunday to attend a three-day summit of US and African leaders in Washington. The meeting was also planned to woo foreign investors to Kenya.

He said the government is keen on making the country more business-friendly and will enhance resource extraction and technology sectors to attract investors.

He cited the huge youth population of “highly trained and competitive people” who he hopes will give Kenya a major edge in attracting the investors and entrepreneurs.

He said doubling the country’s

road network and expanding rail transport sector are some of the measures the Government has taken to open up more parts of the country for business.

“The ambitious expansion and modernization of our transport, energy and ICT infrastructure is calculated to reduce costs of goods and services by a tremendous margin,” Kenyatta said. He said he was

hopeful the initiatives would make Kenya the most competitive investor destination in the region.

He pledged to end corruption in government, saying the vice has over the years frustrated development due to the loss of huge amounts of national wealth.

“I can guarantee you that impunity and corruption have become highrisk activities in Kenya,” he said.

Indian tycoon to wear Sh19m gold shirt for his 45th birthday An Indian textile magnate who made a fortune from his clothing empire is making sure the rest of the world knows about his success - by having a shirt made of pure gold.

Although he left school without any academic paper, Pankaj Parakh created a multi-million textile business in India.

And to celebrate his pending 45th birthday on Friday, he has commissioned the solid gold shirt that weighs more than four kilos.

He said: “I wanted to wear something special when I say my thanks for my success at a thanksgiving visit to the Siddhivinayak Temple of the Hindu elephant god in Mumbai.”

And after paying just £127,000 (Sh19million) for the gold and have it turned into a shirt, he thinks he struck a reasonable deal.

Local media reported that the shirt has got him noticed as he marches along the streets of his home in Yeola, 260 km from the city of

Mumbai.

He says he gets admiring looks from women and envious peeps from men.

“I never go out with less than two to three kilos of gold jewellery.

“I have always been fascinated with gold since I was five-yearsold and studying in school. And over the years that interest has become a real passion. So it was logical that I would want to make my 45th birthday a golden affair.

“Even on my wedding 23 years ago, a lot of people said it was embarrassing that I was wearing more gold than my bride, but I just love the royal metal.”

The shirt has seven solid gold buttons and is due to be officially modelled by the clothing magnate on Friday. But he tried it in advance after collecting it from the Shanti Jewellers at Parel in Mumbai where a team of around 20 craftsmen collectively spent 3,200 hours over the past two months to stitch it together.

the golden tycoon: Pankaj Parakh walks around the streets of Yeola, his home town, in his Sh19million gold shirt surrounded by an army of bodyguards.

World Bank pledges support for Kenya projects The World Bank recognises Kenya as a giant in Africa and cannot ignore her its financial activities.

“The message we have for you is that you are not a small fish but a big one,” World Bank President Jim Yong Kim told a President Uhuru Kenyatta-led Kenyan delegation meeting at UN headquarters in Washington DC on Thursday.

Kim said the Bank has been encouraged by the on-going eco-

nomic reforms in Kenya and they would be happy to support the country achieve its goals. He spoke during a meeting with the President at the bank’s headquarters in Washington, DC on Thursday.

“We will continue to engage with you and help you accomplish your development goals. We will bring the best experience from around the world to support sectors like real estate,” said Kim.

Kenyatta said there was no doubt about Kenya’s economic strength and potential and all it needed was willing partners “Our ability to deliver our development goals as a country is not in doubt and we can achieve this objective much sooner if we work together,” he said.

The President said increasing access to basic health care was one of the areas Kenya expects the bank’s

support.

He said Kenya was willing to closely liaise with the bank to increase power generation, infrastructure development and fostering devolution. “Housing is a major headache for Kenyans. Mortgages are unaffordable for many and this is one area where the bank can provide support to enable Kenyans own houses,” he said.

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IEBC to ensure diaspora Kenyans vote

The government will give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) all the support it needs to ensure Kenyans in the diaspora take part in the 2017 general elections.

President Uhuru Kenyatta told those living in the diaspora that they will fully participate in the 2017 polls. “You have a right as Kenyans in the Diaspora to vote and shape the destiny of Kenya. The diaspora must vote like other Kenyans to chart decisions that affect their destiny,” he said in Washington DC.

NYS Amendment Bill (2014) tabled in Senate A Bill seeking to pave the way for National Youth Service trainees to join the disciplined forces has been tabled in the senate.

The National Youth Service (Amendment) Bill sponsored by senate majority chief whip, Beatrice Elachi seeks to give priority to NYS graduates during any recruitment to the national police Service, KDF and the NIS. “Subject to qualifications, the national security organs shall give priority to graduands of the National Youth Service during recruitment.”

Mexico is the freest nation in the world While America leads the world in claiming to be the freest nation on the globe, a recent survey has revealed that it is, in fact, Mexico that holds the top spot.

The data comes from the 20102014 World Values Survey, which researchers are calling “the largest non-commercial, cross-national investigation of human beliefs and values ever executed.”

“It dates back to 1981 and has included nearly 400,000 respondents from 100 countries, which house 90 per cent of the world’s population,” says Christina Sterbenz from the Business Insider.

On a scale of 1-10, where 1

means “no choice at all” and 10 means “a great deal of choice”, respondents were asked to rate how much free choice and control they have over their lives.

In this regard, Mexico takes the top spot with a core of 8.4.

Trinidad and Columbia fight for the second spot with a score of 8.2 while Kuwait comes in third with a score of 8.

Japan rounds out the bottom, with respondents reporting an average of 5.8. Russia comes in at a close second-to-last with 6.

Most notably, 11 countries reported higher responses than that of the United States, which had a score of 7.7. While Kenya was not surveyed, Rwanda scored a 6.9.

Court remands terror suspect until next week

3 suspected robbers shot dead in city Three suspected thugs were last night shot dead in two separate robbery attempts and stolen items found on them in the war against armed robbery in Nairobi.

Two were killed in Huruma after they attacked and injured a woman, who lost two teeth. Police on patrol were alerted and shot the two dead. They recovered six mobile phones, cash and other valuables from them. Four others escaped.

A third suspect was shot dead in Buruburu.

GET DOWN: Terrified people run for cover during the Westgate terrorist attack last year.

Kenya ready for Ebola, says Muraguri Kenya is prepared for an outbreak of Ebola, the director of medical servies, Dr. Nicholas Muraguri, has said.

“We have a contingency plan that’s been coordinated by an Ebola outbreak response team, which has a number of sub-committees looking

at various aspects,” said Muraguri.

KEMRI, the Kenya Medical Research Foundation, is where a team of scientists is working to mitigate any reported case or outbreak of the virus.

Dr. Shikanga O-tipo led a team of four Kenyan doctors to assist

Liberians with technical expertise on Ebola. He said they have taken steps to prevent an outbreak in Kenya.

“Our routine surveillance was stepped up from 26th of March this year when we were notified there was an outbreak in West Africa.

A man charged with planning to commit a terrorist act will remain in remand until Wednesday next week.

Mohamud Abdi Adan was charged with being in possession of video clips and photograghs of critical government buildings, which prosecution says he planned to bomb.

He is accused of being in possession of an external storage device, which had video clips and pictures of Parliament buildings, Continental House, Sheria House, Teleposta Towers, Holy Family Basilica, City Hall, Supreme Court, KICC and Kencom House The suspect had also downloaded maps of the Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya Science Campus, Utalii Sport Grounds, Hells Gate National park, Muthaiga Golf Club, Nairobi city centre streets, Shampelle Conservancy in Magadi area, PCEA Gateway Church, USIU Hostels, and PCEA Church Kasarani.

The video clips and pictures were found on his laptop which also had downloaded maps of the installations within Kenya. The 29-year-old is alleged to have committed the offence on or before March 25, 2014 at Olesauni building in Fedha estate.

Police say they found him with a spy pen camera which had video clips and photos of the AP College in Embakasi, Apte Mosque and Mzee Jomo Kenyatta’s Mausoleum. He pleaded not guilty.

PROTECTED: Medics handle bio-hazardous materials. The government says Kenya is ready for ebola.

1,873 Kenyans killed by thugs, police since ‘09 The report, however, says Thuo, who was involved in A total of 1,873 people have “seven people were killed the survey, said. Thugs were been shot dead by police accidentally.” About 86 per responsible for the killing of officers and thugs in the past cent of the deaths occurred five years. A report by human 135 people in gun-related in Nairobi as the capital city rights group, the Independent crimes that account for 13.9 for Kenyatta 1,611 of the per cent of the total number Medico Legal Unit (IMLU), full AttEntion: former uS President Bill Clinton is all earsaccounted to President when deaths victims killed between says were of the of theysecurity met at agents the opening uS, African summit in Washington DC.between 2009 and 2013. In July last year, a 2009 and 2013. The report responsible for the killing young mother was killed as also says law enforcement ofof more than 80 per cent of ficers were the major cause of she breastfeed her daughter victims. by a stray bullet during a homicides and suicides and And while they explained clash between police and why they gunned some of the attributes them to shooting suspected drug peddlers in 67 per cent of reported cases. suspects, no explanation was Mathare slums.

The report singled out youth given for the killing of more The report identified Kilimabetween ages 20 to 29 years than 60 per cent of suspects. as the majority of the victims. ni, Shauri Moyo, Kayole and “More than 60 per cent of Kasarani as the major areas Most of them were men. the cases go without them where increased cases of gun But majority of the suspected giving reasons why a victim related deaths were recorded. was shot or the circumstances gangsters terrorising innoMost of the deaths occurred cent Kenyans also fall within under which the officer drew on Sundays, the report said. the age-bracket. the fire arm,” IMLU’s Eric

Welcome to East Africa, President tells US traders

systems to make our region President Uhuru Kenyatta has told US business firms to more business friendly,” he said. invest more in East Africa to get a larger foothold in the The President assured Americans that Kenya region.

The President made the and other countries in the the The Independent Election Cord leaders called for remarks when he chaired a region have never taken and Boundaries Commisdisbandment of IEBC. deliberate decisions to ignore meeting between presidents Commonwealth delegates say sion (IEBC) chair has been US in terms of business of East African Community appointed chairman of the they are convinced that IEBC, partnerships. countries, US Chamber Commonwealth memberof under the chairmanship of “We areconducted looking fora free, Commerce, chief executives states’ Electoral Network Hassan, of major US corporations and investments everywhere Secretariat for a period of two fair, transparent and credible private sector executives from because our economies election in 2013. years. requireendorsement great investments Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, The appointment was anHassan comesfor us to achieve our objectives Rwanda and Burundi. nounced as opposition party as debate rages on whether to transform our nations,” “We want you in East Africa and we will do everything to he said. facilitate your entry into our Presidents Yoweri Museveni (Uganda), Jakaya Kikwete market to benefit us and the (Tanzania), Paul Kagame United States,” said President (Rwanda) and Pierre Kenyatta.

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three killed KQ will maintain flights to in domestic in city Ebola-ravaged Westrows Africa

from several destinations Kenya Airways has said it will continue flying to in that region,” a statement signed by Chief Executive and from its West Africa destinations despite fears of Titus Naikuni said.

“According to information the deadly Ebola outbreak availed to us from IATA and in the region. A statement from the national carrier collaborated by local experts, the WHO, current risk sent to newsrooms today said the decision is based assessment for the spread of Ebola by air travel and on assessments by World Health Organisation (WHO) transport is minimal and and The International Air hence not recommending Transport Association any travel restrictions or the closure of borders at points (IATA) which have of entry,” the statement said. downplayed possible spread The decision was announced of the killer virus through air travel. “Arising from the even as the epidemic, which unfortunate Ebola outbreak has so far claimed 932 lives in West Africa, was declared in parts of West Africa, an international health we wish to provide the emergency as global experts following detailed update lethal weapon: a report by thecalled Independent Medico for a coordinated while confirming that, Kenya legal Unit links police to the killing of more than 80 Liberia per Airways is still flying to and approach. Guinea, cent of 1, 873 Kenyans in the past five years.

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in the entire region as chairman of the East African Community.

Ethiopia also sent the minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Tedro Adhanos IEBC should be disbanded to the meeting. asGhebreysus, has been agitated by the The leaders used the meeting opposition. to profile investment Commonwealth has 53 opportunities theAfrica, region member states in from and answer questions Asia, Americas, Europefrom and thePacific.

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Hamas rejects ceasefire extension, fires rockets The Palestinian militant organisation, Hamas has rejected any extension of the three-day ceasefire in Gaza, which expired early today.

It said that Israel had failed to meet its demands. Key among them, the re-opening of Gaza’s Harbour to shipping.

Two rockets fired from Gaza hit southern Israel three hours before the three-day ceasefire was due to expire, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

The IDF accused “terrorists” of violating the ceasefire although Hamas denied firing them.

The rockets fell on open ground and caused no casualties, the Israeli army said early on Friday.

A Hamas military wing spokesman earlier called on Palestinian negotiators holding indirect talks with Israeli negotiators in Cairo to refuse any ceasefire extension unless its long-term demands were

met. The spokesman said his organisation was ready for “a long war” Israeli officials said earlier that they were willing to extend the ceasefire before it expired at 05:00 GMT on Friday.

But Hamas, which controls Gaza, says there was a big gap between the sides’ positions.

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“Egypt’s aims are to stabilise and extend the truce with the agreement of both sides and to begin negotiations towards a permanent agreement to cease fire and ease border restrictions,” an Egyptian official told Reuters news

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But the deputy political leader of Hamas, Moussa Abu Marzouk, said: “There is no agreement.”

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Duty free gift for LHD car owners Kenyans who live abroad and own left-hand drive vehicles can return with their cars.

They will now be allowed to import a right-hand drive car of similar value duty free. Previously, only those returning home from countries with right-hand drive vehicles could bring them in duty free.

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday met Kenyans living in the US and delivered the good news to them. He caused laughter at a reception in Washington DC, when he said, ‘’those who live in countries where they drive on the wrong side of the road should be allowed to import the right vehicle.’’

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Time to scratch an itch!

An elephant in Pilanesburg National Park in South Africa used a small car apparently to scratch an itch while terrifying the passengers inside.

The elephant rubbed against and sat on the roof and hood of the VW Polo, extensively denting the vehicle, smashing out all the windows, blowing out all four tires, and breaking the chassis, said Armand Grobler’s, a field

guide and lodge manager, in Pilanesburg National Park in South Africa. “We were unsure of what to do in the situation when the elephant made contact with the car, and when the car was being crushed, we feared for the lives of the driver and passenger, but our efforts were very limited as to what we could do,” Grobler told the Mirror. “The two passengers in the car, male and female,

both in late 20’s or early 30’s, were not harmed, only badly shaken up.

They were both in shock but happy to be alive.

“The car was not so lucky.

From what we could see and hear, all the windows were smashed, the roof was badly dented and the entire top part of the car smashed.

“All four tyres had been blown and the chassis broken.”

What others said today...

Only public schools to get exam fee waiver: The waiver on examination fees for Standard eight and form four candidates in primary and secondary schools — if education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has the last word on the matter. Kaimenyi told the Star yesterday the waiver is meant for candidates in public schools only. Failure by parents or guardians to examination fees has caused many prospective candidates to miss out on the examination...

Poland asks Kenya to arrest four over drugs: Detectives from Poland have asked Kenya to help them arrest four Polish drug suspects said to be hiding in the country.

The Republic of Poland wrote to the Kenya Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeking the arrest and subsequent deportation of the four suspects, said to be trafficking drugs through Kenya and Poland for sale in Europe...

Fight to control county billions comes full circle: The Senate and National Assembly are working together to undermine the authority of governors and humiliate them by denying them cash to run their governments. Leading the bid to cripple the county chief executives is Senator Boni Khalwale of Kakamega. The Senate Thursday passed, with the tacit approval of MPs, a Motion by Khalwale to deny four governors funds to run their governments...

Furious govenors cry betrayal: Governors are citing betrayal

by Executive to accede to their devolution demands as they meet today to unveil a 10-point referendum plan. They will also name a committee to steer their quest to force law amendments. Council of Governors Chairman, Isaac Rutto yesterday said they would not have resorted to referendum had the Executive implemented their damands...

Safaricom, Virtual City app to boost local sales teams Safaricom Business has partnered with Virtual City, a mobility solutions developer, to launch an application that will enhance service efficiency for the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

Dubbed M-Distributor, the system is available on android devices. It enables sales teams and businesses to keep track of sales deals, place orders and collect returns while in the field.

It also enables mobile money payments through M-Pesa.

“M-Distributor effectively cuts down on

time spent processing transactions by FMCG sales teams by 50 per cent. This will have impact on operations and costs incurred, while making it possible for organisations to meet client expectations faster and effectively,” says Sylvia Mulinge, General Manager of Safaricom Business department during the launch earlier in the week.

Several companies, including PZ Cussons and Safaricom, Airtime Dealers, have used M-Distributor by integrating into supply chain systems and processes with successful results.

Virtual City’s Chief Executive Officer John Waibochi says: “Technology’s role in this day and age is to make our lives easier. A lot of opportunities however remain unexploited. Our role is to create a bridge between these two divides”.

He added: “Kenya accounts for some of the highest rates in smart phone penetration. It is time that started looking at these phones not just as basic communication and entertainment devices, but also as business productivity tools.”

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Russia outlaws US, Europe food imports Russia has banned fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports from US, European Union, Australia, Canada and Norway.

“There is nothing good in sanctions and it wasn’t an easy decision to take but we had to do it,” Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told a government meeting on Thursday.

The ban takes effect from August 7 to last for one year, he said.

History The decision follows orders signed by Presiden, Vladimir Putin banning or limiting food imports from countries that imposed sanctions on Moscow for supporting rebels in eastern Ukraine and Russia’s occupation of Crimea.

Crimea is a major land

mass located just south of the Ukrainian mainland and west of the Russian region of Kuban.

Last month, EU and US tightened sanctions on Russia, with Brussels (the unofficial capital of the European Union) applying restrictions to key sectors of the economy as well as Russian individuals.

The first round of sanctions came after Russia occupied Ukraine’s Crimea region in March 2014.

Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take retaliatory sanctions to last for a year. The order takes effect immediately.

Implications Russia is Europe’s second-largest market for food and drinks and has been a key consumer of Polish pig meat and Dutch fruit and vegetables.

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Average Kenyan swallows four litres of alcohol a month

tech minds: Virtual City CEO John Waibochi (left) the company Chief Operations Officer Chris Sang (centre) and Silas Macharia, the Chief Commercial Officer, at a past event.

Tech devices better priority than sleep for British adults A study by a British firm shows that UK adults spend more time on technology devices than sleeping.

Communications firm Ofcom says adults spend about eight hours and 41 minutes a day on media devices. This is against an average night’s sleep of eight hours and 21 minutes.

The study sampled 2,800 respondents.

TVs and radios still remain popular despite the growth of digital media. Almost four hours a day are spent watching TV whose almost 80 per cent of viewers do not use another device.

This led to the conclusion that TV is still the most consumed media device although

The frequency of local sporting and entertainment events has led to a rising number of consumers indulging in social drinking. A research by global group, Euromonitor, reveals that Kenya is as a result growing into the third largest beer market in Africa.

“This was further supported by the fact that the middle-class continues to grow every year, giving rise to more individuals with considerable amount of disposable income to spend on alcoholic drinks,” say the experts. The Kenyan market has also witnessed more women independently funding drinking sprees. They use alcohol as an ice breaker in business meetings.

While some revellers spend as much as Sh20,000 in a single weekend, the average Kenyan drinker spends Sh629 a month on alcohol.

When it comes to drinking anything outside the household setting, more expensive products, such as alcohol and soda, win the battle for market share. Milk is reserved for home consumption.

Senior researcher Francis Karin and experts from Egerton University say alcohol is the most consumed beverage outside the home. It is primarily consumed by household heads.

addicts: A child sleeping with an iPad. A study by a British firm shows that UK adults spend more time on technology devices than sleeping.

an increasing number is viewing it through catch-up or YouTube, especially the youth.

The rise of the digital revolution has not diminished the

love for books. More than 84 per cent of respondents said they had a book collection.

This is despite the growing popularity of e-books.

The youth were found to

have an advanced knowledge of tech devices, with six-year-olds having similar knowledge levels as average 45-year-olds.

On average, Nairobi households consume 3.6 litres of alcohol per month. Poorer households take relatively higher volumes as the bulk of consumption is in the form of busaa and chang’aa. Spirits such as whisky is reserved for the wealthiest.

Kagwe says although the average amount of money spent on alcohol is Sh629 a month, poorer households spend Sh369, and Sh1,183 for the wealthiest.

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BUSINESS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014

KQ a telecom after signing Airtel deal

Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider, has announced that it will host Kenya Airways as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator, (MVNO) on its Kenyan Network.

An MVNO is a cell phone carrier (such as a prepaid wireless carrier) that does not have its own network set-up.

An MVNO pays wholesale fees for mobile phone services like talk-time and SMSs and then sells them at retail prices under its own brand to customers.

MVNOs can set their own pricing following agreed-upon rates with their contracted mobile service operator.

Under the agreement, Airtel will provide network set up services to KQ. This means the Kenya Airways MVNO will provide cellular mobile services including customer registration, SIM card issuance, billing and customer care to end users without holding a spectrum license.

The MOU between the two companies was signed on Thursday morning by KQ CEO and Managing Director, Dr. Titus

NEW FRONTIERS: Kenya Airways MD Titus Naikuni (left) shares a light moment with Airtel Africa CEO, Mr Christian de Faria, moments after signing the MVNO MOU.

Naikuni and the Airtel Africa CEO, Mr Christian de Faria, at the Kenya Airways Headquarters in Embakasi, Nairobi.

Dr. Naikuni said further details on the official launch and related details will be announced at a later stage once the necessary licensing requirements have been completed, a process which has already been initiated with the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK).

He explained that the roll out of a

mobile service by the airline will specifically appeal to millions of Kenya Airways guests seeking a convenient, available, accessible and affordable roaming service and experience.

“Through this partnership with Airtel, we are optimistic that our guests will soon be enjoying a service that allows them better calling rates while in Kenya or roaming within the wide Airtel network,” he said.

In April this year, the CAK

licensed Zioncell, Tangaza Pesa and Finserve Africa, (a subsidiary of Equity Bank) as MNVOs, allowing them to provide all forms of mobile cellular services to customers using the communications infrastructure of an existing mobile network operator. The Authority says that the variety of options that MVNOs will bring to Kenyans will lower the cost of calls due to increased competition.

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businesswise Venture capitalists driving busine growth in Kenya Venture capital has played a big role in enhancing the growth of SMEs, especially in Kenya.

Venture capital refers to money, given to start-up companies by investors. The people who invest in these start-ups are known as venture capitalists.

The trend is gaining ground in Kenya and helping companies to secure millions of shillings in funding.

Francis Karanja and a team of researchers from VC4Africa (a community of entrepreneurs), who did a study on venture capital in Kenya, have revealed that without funding start-ups make an average minimum profit of Sh34, 866. “Upon use of venture capital, the minimum profit increased to Sh600,000,” he says.

Ushahidi, a Kenyan-based startup’s whose developers created a platform to map international crises and disaster relief, managed to secure $1.2 million (Sh105 million) in funding last month.

The money came from a number of venture capitalists, including one led by global investor, Investment Development (ID), Omvestments, Urban.us and Synergy Growth among others.

Kenya is also host to a number of venture capital companies, including Fanisis Capital, Maris Capital, the Ajibu Venture Group.

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25,000 join suit against Facebook Max Schrems, A data privacy campaigner has signed up 25,000 people to join him in a legal battle against Facebook.

In what he describes as a “class action lawsuit”, Schrems alleges that the way the social network monitors its members’ activity on and off the site puts it in breach of European Union laws.

He also claims that the company co-operated with Prism, a USbased clandestine surveillance system launched in 2007 by the National Security Agency (NSA).

This comes almost a year after whistle-blower, Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA was spying on US citizens.

Schrems asked Facebook users based outside the US and Canada who wished to take part in the case to sign up via a smartphone app.

Facebook has previously denied knowing about Prism before it was mentioned in leaked US government documents.

KING OF THE JUNGLE: Farmers are using lion faeces to scare off predators.

Farmers use lion dung to scare off predators Farmers have discovered a new way of keeping wild animals away from their livestock and crops.

The deterrent is lion faeces. It gives off a smell so pungent that other predators keep off thinking they are running into lion territory.

Farmers get the dung from the parks and place it strategically in farms and near their livestock.

Rangers in Western Kenya’s, Ruma National Park and Mwea National

Reserve in Central Kenya now report that the dung is so effective in protecting crops and livestock that the parks can no longer supply it fast enough.

The dried brown dung is so strong that farmers need only to apply it once in a week.

The logic behind this method is that the scent given off by a much larger predator is likely to scare smaller ones away.

Mwongela, a park ranger at Ruma National Park, says in a day more than 30 farmers visit the park requesting for lion dung. “But the lion dung is very limited,” he says, noting that only about five to 10 farmers can get it per day.

In Mwea, an area where farmers are always desperate to protect their rice paddies from birds the area’s National Reserve officers say that almost all the farmers are now asking

for lions’ dung as a solution.

Mwea farmers, who provide 80 per cent of Kenya’s rice production, have been spending at least Sh600 a day to hire people who stay in the fields for the whole day, chasing the birds. The idea is not restricted to Kenya alone as farmers from as far as Asia to South America. are fighting predators including coyotes, wild dogs and even birds, using lion and tiger dung.

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forecast

FRIday, august 8, 2014

HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

Your engine may sputter this morning as your gears begin to turn, Capricorn.

It could be that you’re working out something important in you mind that’s helping clarify your emotions.

The answer you seek is probably nothing like the one you’ll find.

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

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Be careful not to overdo things today, Aquarius. You may so zealously want to meet your goals that you overshoot the mark by quite a bit. Feel free to express your exuberance and let your enthusiasm shine in whatever you do.

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

Tempers may get hot today when someone says something that pierces you to your core. Address this problem right away, Pisces, instead of letting it fester through the rest of the day.

The solution requires sensitivity and caring. Let the offender know that he or she has hurt you significantly, if that is indeed the case. There’s no need for you to try to hide your feelings.

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virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

Your world may seem rather tight and rigid this morning, Virgo, but the good news is that difficulties are apt to melt away as the day progresses. Don’t assume that opinions are fixed in stone.

Things can change in an instant.

scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

Review your day as you watch the sunset and observe the clouds turning from white to purple, Gemini. Make sure that your head is in tune with your heart. Think about the day’s emotions and thought patterns and how they affected your actions.

Yesterday’s solution

Mornings aren’t usually your best time, Leo. You aren’t fully awake until afternoon. Try not to discount the events of this particular morning, however. More than likely, you’ll enjoy your best mental clarity sometime before noon.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

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2.True love is patient- Faith Kegogi, Ofafa Jericho.

3. The real gentement of the world-Samson Kianga, Nairobi.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

Sometimes your emotions overtake your rational thoughts, Taurus, and you end up acting on impulse. Today you’ll find that your head and heart are aligned on significant issues, and that they’re working well together. Try not to swing the other way by becoming too rational.

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Your mind is buzzing like a bee, Cancer. You’re apt to find that there’s very little you can do to slow it down.

Make sure you add compassion to the chain that’s holding everything together. Also make sure that you don’t become a victim of your thoughts by losing control over how you act simply because the voice in your head has completely taken over.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

Don’t be surprised if you leap out of bed with a spark of inspiration that wasn’t there last night, Aries. Let your dreams linger a bit before you face the world. This flash of genius is likely to strike quickly and unexpectedly, so keep an eye out for it, but don’t consider it something that you can plan on or force into happening.

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Ghana Must Go — by Taiye Selasi

At dawn, Kweku Sai keels over from a heart attack in his elegant backyard garden in suburban Accra. The news quickly travels from Ghana to US, uniting the family he abandoned years ago.

As he lived in Boston as a respected surgeon a decade earlier, Kweku abandoned his children Olu, Taiwo, Kehinde, Sadie along with their mother without saying goodbye. The children remarkably thrived and are excelling.

In the wake of his death, the children gather in Ghana at their mother’s new home.

The eldest son, Olu, and his wife, the beautiful twins, Taiwo and Kehinde and the baby sister, Sadie carry

This is one of those days in which you’re better able to stand back and look at your emotions intellectually, Libra. Your freedom-loving nature isn’t built to deal with heavy emotional baggage and turmoil, so don’t bother trying. Be especially wary of those who seem to plop a problem in front of you and expect you to deal with it.

Prepare for a surprise today, Scorpio.

Perhaps it will come from someone else or perhaps it will come from you.

Either way, by evening you’re apt to be feeling quite lovey-dovey and rather spaced out. Give in to the lethargic attitude that might sweep over you.

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Things seem to be going quite well for you in many respects, Sagittarius.

Your thinking is clear, your emotions are under control, and the puzzle pieces are fitting into place. This is your time to take advantage of these pockets of good fortune and turn them into something huge.

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secrets they won’t reveal.

In their reunion, things thought to have long been forgotten come up to the surface. Hearts are broken, lies spun, and crimes committed all in the name of protecting loved ones.

Maramoja Transport eases your movement

Word of Encouragement Can I whisper a little bit of encouragement to you today?

No matter what you’re going through, you’re not alone.

You’re doing all of this so much better than you think you are. God has entrusted you with life, your loved ones, your unique challenges because, through Him, you are perfectly equipped for it all. Please, be the good shepherd you are meant to be, and don’t prey on those under your custody.

— Beldina Chao

Maramoja transport service helps you easily move to your destination through an application or website.

The app connects customers with safe, reliable services from matatus, taxis, boda bodas and luxury vehicles.

Users find a reliable driver based on personal preferences and social media connections.

Once a driver has been

accepted, Maramoja confirms and sends images of the driver, his/her credentials and vehicle to other customers.

Through social media connections, the driver is rated by customers.

If a driver gets poor ratings, they are removed from the service and customers notified.

The app helps one to find transport nearest to their

location and track the movement. It also has value added plug-ins, such as panic monitoring.

One can pay through credit card, mobile money, e-invoice, or cash. Maramoja gets a commission from drivers.

The application is available for android phone users.

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BEAUTY

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014

Eat, drink or apply

cucumbers

for a healthy skin The key to a youthful appearance and soft skin is collagen.

Collagen is the main structural protein in our bodies that is found in connective tissues.

Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies produce less collagen, which is what leads to thinner skin, dryness and wrinkles. One way of combating this problem, is through cucumbers.

Cucumbers are considered one of the absolute best foods for the health of the skin, joints, liver, and kidneys.

A study published in the Archives of Dermatological Research in 2011, showed that cucumbers are a source of silica, a precursor to collagen and ascorbic acid, which are effective ingredients in fighting wrinkles. When we eat cucumbers, the body absorbs the silica and the ascorbic acid. This firms up the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and its thinning.

Cucumbers also contain vitamin K, an antioxidant, which has the ability to combat sun damage and

HEALTHY: Cucumbers are said to have skin nourishing properties.

fight inflammation. This will ensure that the skin is protected from UV rays.

Pantothenic acid is another compound found in cucumbers.

It helps fight dark circles under the eyes and helps the skin retain moisture

keeping it looking glowing and healthy. Retinol is another compound in cucumbers helps fight dark spots and freckles because it helps control your skin’s production of melanin, ensuring that the complexion does not suffer from pimples

shopit Let the little ones step out in style Let your kids step out in style this holiday.

Take them for that long overdue shoe shopping at Smart Baby, a retail company that deals in children’s attire, shoes, bedding, feeding products and much more.

Since they will be playing a lot and get into mischief, they need sturdier footwear.

This is also the perfect time to take them out and on

family vacations. In turn they should be equipped with pretty and comfortable shoes that match their outfits.

As much as comfort is prime, style will also make your child stand out from the rest with the following kicks; 1. Adidas boys high top sneakers which cost Sh1, 900 are the best for your boy. They come in several sizes and colours so let him choose the pair he wants.

2. Imagine your son strutting

a pair of sleek black or brown loafers. All eyes will be on him and you might be tempted to buy him more than a single pair of these shoes. A pair of loafers are available at Sh1, 800.

3. Girls have also been served with all types of flat shoes.

According to their best colour, you can get them those with bows or plain but beautiful doll shoes which go for sh1400.

or scars. Cucumbers also help stimulate hair growth.

Because of the sulphur and silicon that it contains, it prevents the loss of hair especially during combing.

It also keep the hair moisturized leaving it shiny and glowing.

Another benefit of cucumber is that it relieves bad breath. By pressing a slice of cucumber on the roof of the mouth, it will release the phytochemicals in it, which will in turn kill the bacteria responsible for causing bad breath.

fakerush Spot that fake Hermes belt

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Packaging The belt comes in a nice and beautiful packaging. The box is usually orange in colour and with Hermes written on it. It also has the easily recognisable chariot logo with a “Made in France” notice. Fake ones don’t come in a packaging.

Leather Authentic Hermes belts are made from the finest leather in the world.

When you touch it, you can feel its smoothness and it does not have any bumps on it. The stitching on the belt matches the colour of the belt.

The Buckle The buckle of the belt has the letter ‘H’ on it. It is made of real and expensive metal be it gold or silver and it does not have any scratches on it. The words “Made in France” are engraved on the backside.

Cost The belt is really expensive, costing an estimated Sh50,000.

Chances are the belt cannot be bought in the streets.

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4 makingup Essentials for your makeup bag

You do not need to carry your whole makeup wardrobe with you everywhere you go. You only need a few essentials to touch up your makeup through the day. However, the contents of girls’ makeup bags vary .

Mascara

Mascara is every woman’s best friend. It is used to enhance and open up the eyes and add volume to the lashes. Mascara is, therefore, a must have in your makeup bag.

Face powder

When you leave the house you have

a glow and after a few hours your face is shiny. A shiny face is not good, it makes you look all sweaty and gross. A translucent powder is the key to keeping oil at bay. The powder is light and you will not look cakey or dry. Always have the powder at hand to save you those embarrassing moments.

Vaseline

Vaseline has been a trusted essential for decades. It is great for curing dry

patches and can be used on lips and cuticles. You can get the small size that you can throw in your bag and it will not be too bulky.

Eye shadow

Eye shadow is important especially when you need to change up your look from day to evening. Dramatic eye makeup is great for evening and understated for daytime. You do not have to carry the big pallet, you

can choose to get individual eye shadows or get the small pallets that have three or more colours in one little case.

This will save you space, and it can help you identify the right combination for your look.

Lipstick/Lip Gloss

Polished lips complete a makeup look and holds the face together.

Lipstick stands out more than gloss, while gloss provides a subtle shine making your lips look plumper.

Depending on your gloss or lipstick, you will need to reapply it at least once in a day to keep it fresher.

motoring| 11 FRIDAY, August 8, 2014

motorhunter Smart Power strip provides electricity supply on the go There are never enough outlets.

Even in modern houses which have been designed based on electricity uptake, we still end up with power strips in each outlet. We’re just glad the wiring was set up well so we don’t trip a breaker every time we switch on the TV. One place we hardly think we need more outlets is the car. But as soon as we said that, you think, “Oh wait. I could totally use more outlets in my vehicle,” right? We generally think of a cigarette lighter socket as a one-to-one relationship.

Or more recently, one-to-multiUSBs relationship. What if we told you it could be one-to-many, both USB and AC? The Smart AC Power Strip lets you power your smartphone and laptop from your car. Plug it into the cigarette lighter socket, and take advantage of its 2 USB power ports or 2 AC outlets.

The strip costs Sh3,000

2014 mini

Cooper

Guarantees flawless pleasure

hardtop Price: Sh1.8m

The 2014 Mini Cooper hardtop’s cabin feels upscale with highquality materials and soft surfaces, reviewers say.

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The all-new 2014 Mini Cooper hardtop has nimble handling that makes it fun to drive.

Auto writers say the redesigned Mini Cooper hardtop’s turbocharged three-cylinder engine sounds polished and has sufficient pep off the line.

The more performanceoriented Cooper S trim, with its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, is even livelier, they say.

Test drivers say the standard six-speed manual transmission is a delight to use. The available six-speed automatic impresses with its well-timed shifts. The base Mini Cooper hardtop gets 13/18 kpl city/highway with automatic transmissions.

Which is excellent for the class.

Reviewers say the Cooper’s steering is responsive. It hugs the road with confidence, especially around curves.

The ride is firm but not

motoringnews Photo/Craig Macmillan

Car and General has been appointed by Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) as the distributor of Toyota forklifts in East Africa.

The Toyota 8 Series ranges from one to seven tonnes with a choice of diesel and petrol models that can lift to a height of 14.8 metres.

The forklifts are all equipped with System of Active

Car&General win Toyota forklifts dealership in EA west side story

unbearable and the cabin is quiet, they say. The Cooper hardtop’s cabin feels upscale with high-quality materials and soft surfaces, reviewers say. The front is spacious, with nicely bolstered seats and good outward visibility. The back seat is cramped, which is a common complaint among subcompact cars. As far as ‘in-flight’ entertainment is concerned, the Cooper hardtop comes standard with a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, a USB/iPod interface, an auxiliary input, HD Radio, a climate-controlled glovebox and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Optional features include a six-disc DVD player, a premium Harman Kardon audio system, satellite radio, a rear view camera, a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof, park distance control and navigation.

Yet another striking matatu from route 125, Shakur aka Westup pays tribute to the fallen hiphop great Tupac Shakur.

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Stability (SAS) technology, which reduces the risk of accidents. The levelling control maintains the forks at 90 degrees at the click of a button, making it easier and faster to move loads.

The active steering synchroniser ensures the steering wheel and road wheels are aligned correctly allowing drivers to feel

the direction in which the machine moves. “SAS functions help reduce wear and tear and also make handling operations simple and efficient,” said Joseph Ng’ang’a, the Business Manager and Car & General.

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FUN

bigevent

FRIday, August 8, 2014

1st anniversary of Barbecue Live on at Arboretum The first anniversary of Barbecue Live will be celebrated tomorrow at the Arboretum from midday to midnight.

Barbecue Live is a bi-monthly event that seeks to grow the nyama choma culture while bringing together youthful professionals to interact and make connections. It is also an event that exposes the skills of barbecue chefs on a larger platform.

The event will have barbecue-inspired

competitions like steak grilling, rib eating competition and many more.

The MC will be Shaffie Weru and there will be a live performance from Sarabi Band. DJs Abstrakt, Adrian, Xclusive, Slim-B and Saint will be the men on the decks Barbecue Live will also be creating cancer awareness in conjunction with Eddah’s Hope Cancer Foundation.

This provides for a platform for people to learn more about cancer and learn ways

they can help or contribute to the fight against the scourge.

The first 500 people to the event get free Smirnoff Guaranas in addition to the free Famous Grouse bottle everybody gets upon entry.

Tickets are going for Sh1500 advance and Sh2000 at the gate.

Group tickets are going for Sh6, 500 for five tickets and Sh13,500 for 10 tickets.

Head on over to Arboretum and have a fun filled nyama choma day.

turning it on: Sarabi Band will be performing live at the first anniversary of Barbecue Live at Arboretum

weekender

Jacyjoka an affordable stay in Nyali Schools are closed so take some time off work and surprise your children with a family vacation to Nyali. Give them a chance to unwind and bond as you partake in fun activities.

Nyali is top rated for its breathtaking beaches, quality hotel services, and facilities like the Mamba Village and Nyali Golf Club.

While there, Jacyjoka apartments is the best place to stay because it will allow you to enjoy your time at an affordable rate.

Jacyjoka charges Sh6,000 per one bedroom apartment, Sh8,000 for a two bedroom, and Sh10,000 for a three bedroom one per night, all fully furnished.

Outside, the units are surrounded by leafy gardens whose fragrances waft freely in the atmosphere.

There is a swimming pool, a bar with a variety of drinks and restaurant with professional chefs who prepare Italian, Indian and African cuisine.

Jacyjoka is a safe place for a hangout not only because security is paramount but a family has the option of staying under a single unit.

Together with your family explore the beautiful beaches, safaris, water sports or tour Mombasa old town to learn more of its history.

welcoming: The Jacyjoka apartments provide a comfortable home environment while on holiday in Nyali.

the hitlist

Junction Mall

Westlands

Kimathi Street

CBD

Mercury lounge

Skylux Lounge

Club Tribeka

Club Mojos

The resident DJ will be playing house music throughout

69: The all-white affair DJ Richie spins through Lingerie show all jams on party night

Admission; Free Time: 4pm onwards

Admission: sh 500 Time: 9pm onwards

CBD

Alliance Francaise Sarabi band presents Kings of the Arena 5

Friday

DJ Timdwn rocks Friday Party night with his mixes.

Admission: Free Time: 4pm-6am

Admission: Free Time:6pm onwards

Admission: sh 500 Time:7.30pm-9.00pm

friday, August 8, 2014

Sport

moving in for the kill United offers Sh1.5b for Dutch midfield star de Jong P.15

Prosecutor brands Pistorius liar as murder trial winds down Olympian Oscar Pistorius returned to the dock on Thursday for the finale of his murder trial as lawyers presented closing arguments in a case that has captured the world’s attention.

State lawyer Gerrie Nel started a two-day showdown between the country’s top legal minds, insisting Pistorius deliberately murdered his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013 as he declared him a “deceitful witness”.

Pistorius, a double-amputee star sprinter known as the “Blade Runner”, has denied the charge in the months-long trial in which he has at times sat weeping and vomiting in the dock as grisly details of Steenkamp’s death were presented to the judge.

His legal team – led by top defence lawyer Barry Roux – has sought to convince Judge Thokozile Masipa that the 27-year-old Pistorius shot his girlfriend by accident, believing her to be an intruder.

The defence has sought to portray Pistorius as a “highly-vulnerable individual” obsessed with safety – a result of a difficult childhood and his disability – in a country with a skyhigh crime rate.

During the trial Pistorius underwent psychiatric evaluation and an ensuing report

said he was suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. However, doctors said he was not suffering any mental illness that could prevent him from being held criminally responsible for his actions.

The athlete appeared at Pretoria High Court for the start of closing arguments wearing glasses and a dark suit, clenching his jaw as Nel accused him of concocting an alibi to avoid justice.

“It is the state’s case the accused was a deceitful witness,” said Nel, describing Pistorius’s testimony as “absolutely devoid of any truth.”

He said there are “glaring contradictions” in the Paralympic gold medallist’s story.

Initially, Pistorius said he shot Steenkamp by mistake through a lavatory door in his upmarket Pretoria home, believing her to be an intruder.

But under intense cross-examination, he said he accidentally shot his girlfriend as a result of deep-seated anxiety caused by his disability and did not mean to kill anyone.

Once concluding arguments are finished, Judge Thokozile Masipa is expected to adjourn the case for a couple of weeks before delivering the ruling.

deceitful? Pistorius has been declared a deceitful witness.

Bankers will be cautious in Dala Kenya Commercial Bank coach Curtis Olago has called for commitment in the second leg of the Kenya Rugby Union National Sevens Circuit which heads to Kisumu this weekend.

Olago, who guided his team to the Kabeberi crown at the Nairobi Railway Club last weekend, wants identical committment in Dala.

“We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. It is a difficult series and we just want to keep working.

“It is surely going to be tough going forward, we must be braced for anything,” he said.

The bankers, who won the overall title last season and are on a 26-match unbeaten streak, are the top seeds in Dala Sevens. Their last defeat in the shorter version of the game was on August 11, 2013 when they lost to Impala Saracens 12-24 in the Kabeberi Sevens quarter final.

They have since bagged four

Technical University of Kenya.

Dala Sevens could see some of the national seven-a-side players join the action after the completion of Commonwealth Games.

Strathmore University could see the return of Billy Odhiambo, Michael Wanjala and Tony Owuor.

Quins are unlikely to benefit from the return of national team players because Patrick Agunda and Felix Ayange are injured. But Sidney Obonyo, who guided a youthful team to last weekend’s final, remains positive in a Pool B which has Nakuru, Daystar University and Egerton University.

CAUTIOUS: Curtis Olago

tournament titles in succession and are keen to dethrone Strathmore University who won Dala Sevens last year. KCB have not won Dala Sevens since 2006 and are drawn in Pool A which also has Nondescripts RUFC, Mwamba and

Dala Sevens Draw

Pool A: KCB, Mwamba, Nondies, TUK Pool B: Kenya Harlequin FC, Nakuru, Daystar University, Egerton University Pool C: Homeboyz, Catholic University, Western Bulls, Kisumu Pool D: Strathmore University, Impala Saracens, Blak Blad, Mean Machine.

Daniel Agger submits Anfield exit request Daniel Agger has reportedly made his wish to leave Liverpool in the summer to manager Brendan Rodgers during the club’s US preseason tour.

Reports said the Danish defender was in tears as he made the request to call time on his eightyear stay at Anfield.

News that Agger is seeking to leave Merseyside will presumably

come as little surprise to the bulk of Liverpool supporters.

After only featuring in 20 Premier League games last season, the 29-year-old - who arrived at Liverpool from Brondby in 2006 - has come across as somewhat disillusioned. The player doesn’t believe Rodgers thinks he is good enough.

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SPORT

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014

Chemelil lie in wait for leaders Tusker

Former Champions Tusker FC have another opportunity to open up a gap at the top of the Kenya Premier League over Gor Mahia when they visit Chemelil on Sunday.

They capitalised on the champions’s absence to move to the top of the KPL log with a routine 3-0 win over basement side Top Fry Nakuru Allstars at Ruaraka with goals from Ismail Dunga, Kevin Kimani and substitute Jesse Were.

They moved to 38 points same as absent K’Ogalo’s who will be involved in Cecafa Club Championships for two week.

Coach Francis Kimazi is urging his players to take advantage to extend the lead at the top in the coming weeks, though he knows it will not be easy.

“Playing a team like All Stars

calls for certain toughness, we told our players to stay focused and we are happy they did that.

“It’s a good feeling to return at the top but we will not be carried away by it. We will fight to make sure we stay on top and win the big prize,” said Kimanzi.

The coach knows too well wait awaits him against fourth placed millers who has high regards about as far as their season has gone.

“They have been impressive and playing them away will be a tough for us. We call on the team to give the match full concentration,” he sid.

AFC Leopards, who will most likely be awarded three points after Sony Sugar failed to show at Afraha on Wednesday, take on KRA tomorrow.

EYE TO THE BALL: Robert Omunuk of Tusker dribbles past Dennis Sikai of All stars(1).

KPL weekend fixtures

Schumacher records theft suspect hangs himself in cell A man arrested this week for suspected involvement in the theft and leaking of a medical file on injured ex-Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was found hanged in his cell Wednesday, prosecutors said.

The man, whose identity was not disclosed, worked as an executive at a Swiss helicopter air rescue company, Rega, which organised the German sportsman’s transport from a French hospital to Switzerland in June, the Zurich prosecutor’s office said in a statement.

The man, arrested Tuesday and interrogated by police, had denied any wrongdoing.

He was being detained in a Zurich police holding cell, the statement said.

He was found hanged when officers came to bring him breakfast before a scheduled hearing before a judge.

According to an initial investigation, no one else was

involved in his hanging, the prosecutor’s office said.

Zurich police told AFP they had spotted no signs the man was mentally unstable or suicidal.

“Out of respect for human dignity, detained people keep

their clothing in the cells.

There are also sheets in the cells, so there’s always a risk that we cannot eliminate,” police spokesman Werner Schaub said, without revealing what the man had used to hang himself.

Schumacher (pictured) sustained serious head injuries in a skiing accident at Meribel on December 29 and spent more than five months in hospital in the French city of Grenoble before being transferred to Switzerland.

Today: Ulinzi Stars vs Muhoroni Youth Saturday: Western Stima vs City Stars AFC Leopards vs KRA

Sunday: Top Fry Nakuru vs Mathare United Thika United vs Sony Sugar Chemelil Sugar vs Tusker Bandari vs Sofapaka

Mayweather predicts ‘legendary’ rematch with Marcos Maidana The undisputed world welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr sees his September 13th rematch against challenger Marcos Maidana this fight as being a legendary contest filled with excitement and back and forth action from start to finish.

Speaking on Showtime pay-per-view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Mayweather, (46-0, 26 KOs) said he wants to entertain the fans and that’s why he chose Maidana (35-4, 31 KOs) to fight again. With Maidana’s exciting fighting style, their September rematch is going to be to an exciting one for as long as it lasts.

Mayweather defeated the Argentine by a 12 round majority decision last May. The fight was one of the American’s closer contests, although it really wasn’t all that close. Maidana appeared to win the first three rounds, but after that it was all Mayweather having figured out Maidana and adapting to his style.

Mayweather said “boxing is legendary and someday I truly believe I’ll be mentioned amongst the best.

September 13th, Mayweather vs Maidana 2 is going to be legendary, don’t miss it,” said Mayweather.

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Wembley likely to launch Euro 2020 finals bid Wembley’s bid to stage the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 have been given a real boost after Munich admitted they could drop their proposal.

UEFA is holding the tournament in 13 venues to mark the organisation’s 60th anniversary. However, only Wembley and Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena have put forward bids to host the climax of the competition.

A vote was set for September 19 but Germany want to stage Euro 2024 and fear that campaign could be harmed by the original bid.

DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach said a decision had not been made but confirmed that they and FA would work out a decision.

He said: “We still have the two options - to host the

final rounds or four matches in the first rounds.

“We have an excellent and wonderful relationship with the England FA. We are sitting together very often and thinking about the possibilities of how we can support the other association.

“It is still open but I am totally convinced that we will have both Wembley and Munich on the land map for Euro 2020.”

As many as 19 countries are bidding to host games at the tournament, with most aiming for three group stage matches, plus a single knockout match from the last-16 or quarter-finals.

Glasgow, Cardiff and Dublin have all bid to host early matches, along with Bilbao, Rome, Amsterdam and Copenhagen amongst others.

a shot at 2012: Wembley Stadium (above) and Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena have put forward bids to host the climax of the Euro 2020.

E-timing system set up for Nairobi Diamond run All runners of the inaugural Nairobi Diamond 10km Run will be timed using the RFID Bib Tag for accurate timing during the August 17 event.

Organisers say the move is aimed at avoiding cheating cases, provide accurate times for runners and upgrade the race to global standards.

“We can confirm that the equipment are here with us.

They have bene expensively acquired from Belgium and we want to be accurate on time matters while giving all the participants better treatment and accurate times. The three experts to help in monitoring the times will join us next week from Belgium,” said Technical Director George Kariuki.

The race has been boosted by the availability of world record holder Wilson Kipsang and former champion and New York marathon champion Geoffrey Mutai.

return of champions: former World Marathon record holder Tegla Loroupe (left), John Ngu ngugi (centre) and Eliud kipchoge posing with their running numbers during the unveiling of Nairobi Diamond run yesterday.

The athletes are the latest elite runners to confirm participation in the event whose proceeds will go towards a pension fund for former athletes. Leonard Komon, the world 10km record holder, and Kenneth Kemboi, former

African champion in the distance, are among athletes who have confirmed participation “Many times, we go abroad to run and sometime we are not able to win. But here, even if I don’t win, I want the race to

continue being there and top athletes coming to run here,” said Kipsang.

Male athlete spokesperson Wilfred Bungei asked more athletes to participate in the noble cause.

Webb pranks flood internet Howard Webb jokes flooded the internet mostly linked to his perceived bias for Man United after he announced retirement from refereeing. We is expected to take up a role as a technical director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited.

Webb, 43, who became the first whistler to referee the Champions League and World Cup final in the same year, will also be remembered for his perceived fondness for United. Critics claim he appeared to consistently award Sir Alex Ferguson’s side penalty decisions and additional time at the end of the game.

“It has been gotten from a reliable source that Man United is planning to organise a testimonial for Howard Webb who has retired from refereeing.

“The new Man United

boss Louis Van Gaal said Webb played a critical role in recent United success story and thus deserve the honour,” one such post read.

It added: “Former coach Ferguson was full of praise for Webb labelling him the best man he has ever worked with and a United legend.

“Former United players and staff have being paying tribute to the great Webb, Rio Ferdinand went as far as saying that the retirement of Webb is Man United’s biggest ever loss.”

Twitter was flooded with Webb jokes such as “Howard Webb retires.

He made 764 appearances for Man Utd,” from @ Manhattandoc, “Would’ve been great to get one more year out of Webb #ThankYouWebb,”@ ManUtdFF.

United offers Sh1.5b for Dutch midfield star de Jong Manchester United have made the first move in a bid to sign Netherlands international Nigel de Jong in a Sh1.5 billion deal.

Having already secured Ander Herrera this summer, manager Louis van Gaal made it clear to United officials he is happy to work with what he has in midfield area at least until his top target, Kevin Strootman, recovers from a

knee injury.

But Executive Vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to strengthen the Dutchman’s options. He has identified De Jong as a potential recruit and met the Milan midfielder’s representatives in London on Thursday.

The talks are understood to have gone well, with De Jong eager to

link up with Van Gaal.

The Dutchman could become United’s third major summer signing after arrivals of Herrera and Luke Shaw.

And Van Gaal is understood to have given the move the greenlight after working well with De Jong in his former role as Netherlands coach at the summer World Cup. The 29-year-old was forced out

of the second round victory over Mexico with a groin problem but he made remarkable return from injury for the semi-final loss to Argentina. and was praised by Van Gaal for his contribution at the group stages.

“I don’t like singling out players, but Nigel de Jong was inspirational,” Van Gaal said after

the 3-2 win over Australia.

United’s move for De Jong comes on the back of a prolonged and thus far unsuccessful pursuit of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.

Despite the player and Juventus both going on record to insist a deal with United would not happen, reports of a move continue apace.

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CHAMPIONS: Manchester City celebrate their Premier League victory last season. They take on Arsenal on Sunday in the Charity Shield, the traditional curtain raiser to the English Premier League season.

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Here’s wishing that you bring the glory days back and win many trophies with @ManUtd. JustAnotherRedDevil @

AfridiFan_MUFC 7m @ManUtd ask Woodward to get Vidal as birthday present for Louis van Gaal. I think that will make the Big Man smile.

Sportskeeda @Sportskeeda 26m Today is the birthday of @ManUtd manager Louis van Gaal. He turns 63 Marisa @MarisaManUtd 48m Happy birthday Louis van Gaal

Don’t forget the cake @ManUtd James Wilson @Kevin_ Wachirah 1h Happy Birthday to His Majesty King Louis van Gaal!!!

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Hamiltonsays Ricciardo’s best Lewis Hamilton has hailed Daniel Ricciardo as one of the best drivers in Formula One at present following his impressive performances this season. In going up against four-time champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull following his promotion from Toro Rosso, few people gave

Ricciardo a chance this term.

Yet the amiable Australian has stunned everyone in the sport, and in many eyes has been one of the stars of the show.

Other than Hamilton and Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, Ricciardo is the only driver to win a grand

prix race in 2014, taking the chequered flag in two of the 11 races to date, which has taken him to third in the drivers’ standings.

The 25-year-old’s maiden win in Canada may have come at Mercedes’ expense as both drivers suffered technical issues.

With summer preseason friendlies coming to a close this week, attention is turning on the start of another Barclays Premier League campaign. For FA Cup winners Arsenal and league champions Manchester City, the season starts on Sunday with the Community Shield at Wembley.

In the grand scheme of things the match means nothing. When supporters of either club look back on the season next May the fact that they won or lost the Community Shield will not even register.

With City, Liverpool and Manchester United returning from a series of sellout fixtures in the United States during pre-season trips across the Atlantic, this

weekend’s match suddenly feels out of date and a relic of a bygone era.

Numerous players are yet to return from the World Cup, those that have come back are not at full fitness and the managers will likely field experimental teams at Wembley.

Yet there will be 90,000 fans at Wembley and millions more watching on TV. Fans have waited three months to see their team return to action after the end of the 2013-14 campaign and Sunday marks the return of regular weekend football. It also gives them the chance to see how new signings fare in a competitive match. All eyes will be on the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Bacary Sagna at Wembley.

Rachier says search for new Gor Mahia will not be done in a hurry Kenyan champions Gor Mahia once again are need, this time a coach to replace Bobby Williamson (pictured), who is now Harambee Stars head coach.

Club Chairman Ambrose Rachier says the search for a suitable coach will not be done in haste.

The club is financially handicapped after losing title sponsor early this year and have been surviving from hand to mouth with prospects of another sponsor this season looking very minimal.

“Getting a coach, albeit on short terms basis, will be our immediate obligation. The club needs to run and we

have to prepare for life after Williamson,” Rachier said.

Rachier brushed aside reports that the club may entice former coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’

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Otieno to come back. Former AFC Leopards’ coach Luc Eymael has also expressed interest in the job.

“I will not be entangled into that debate at the moment.

Yes there are many offers but I guess that will go down to someone we can meet at the middle in regards to our offer versus his demands,” he said.

Rachier, in the meantime, thanked the outgoing coach more especially for delivering the elusive title for the first time in 18 years.

The club wishes to thank the coach for his priceless time and the club, he will remain in the good history books of this big club,” he said.