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Kenya in high Ebola risk, says WHO chief
Kenya faces a high risk of Ebola transmission, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced early today. The UN agency’s Representative to Kenya,
“Kenya is classified in group two; at high risk of transmission,” she told a news briefing in Nairobi.
Dr Custodia Mandhate, says the country is classified as level two, a high risk category, for transmission of the deadly virus that has ravaged West Africa.
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You cannot get Ebola through air
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Ebola You cannot get Ebola through water
You cannot get Ebola through food
You can only get Ebola by being in physical contact with the body fluids of someone who is sick or has died from it, or from exposure to contaminated objects such as needles. A patient is not contagious until he or she shows signs of the disease such as fever. —Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC—
Protect yourself from the virus by: 1. Washing your hands frequently-Use hand sanitizer often 2. Being careful with hand railings, doors and other utilities used by the public 3. Avoiding shaking hands where possible 4. Not touching your mouth, nose, or eyes without washing your hands 5. Teaching your children the importance of hand washing at home and in school. Get them a sanitizer if possible
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From Page 1 Although she commended efforts the Government has taken to deal with cases of the epidemic, Dr Custodia called for urgent steps to deal with the issue, saying Kenya is a connection hub for the region. “Safety measures are critical and all sectors should be involved,” she said. And with the deadly virus only a plane ride away, the concerns are real. But Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has ruled out banning
Kenya Airways from flying into West African destinations as a safety measure. He said other airlines like Ethiopian Airlines and RwandaAir are serving the West African routes and land at JKIA. Kamau, however, acknowledged that such flights put Kenya at risk. “Kenya receives 76 flights a week from West Africa via Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Airlines and, therefore, at high risk. We do not recommend ban of
flights because of porous borders,” he said. He said the government has intensified screening procedures at all entry points to curb the ‘importation’ of the virus into the country. The outbreak has so far killed more than 1,000 people in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Nigeria and has driven the world into a high alert over possible spread. A Spanish priest who contacted the disease in Liberia is the latest to
succumb to the virus. WHO says it believes the virus has infected 1,848 people and killed 1,013, making it the deadliest outbreak in history. Only yesterday, the global agency approved the use of untested vaccine Zmapp for treatment of patients and help prevent the disease from spiraling out of control. Earlier today, Canada said it will donate up to 1,000 doses of the experimental Ebola vaccine to help
battle the outbreak in West Africa. The disease has flu-like symptoms and is spread through bodily fluids. Most sufferers of the disease die but doctors say early diagnosis and prevention helps. The Director of Medical Sservices, Dr Nicholas Muraguri, said on Monday that his office has set up isolation wards at Kenyatta National Hospital. An advanced diagnostic centre has also been set at the Kenya Medical Research Institute to deal with possible emergencies.
Romania clients excited by MPesa cash transfer service Kenyan mobile cash transfer technology MPesa, has been exported to Europe where it is picking up greatly. Romania was selected as the launch pad because many people in the eastern European nation still rely on cash. “From East Africa to Eastern Europe, that’s quite phenomenal when you think about it,” Michael Joseph, the head of Vodafone’s mobile money business, told AFP in Nairobi. “I think that this is something the rest of the world can look at, to say there are ideas that can emanate out of the developing world and take them to the developed world.”
M-Pesa was introduced in Kenya in 2007 by Safaricom, the country’s largest mobile telecommunications company, in partnership with British giant Vodafone. In Kenya, the system is used by 18 million customers and records more than eight million transactions daily. Vodafone is targeting seven million potential Romanian customers who operate in cash alone. The company targets to reach 300,000 customers by the end of the year. “The majority of people in Romania have at least one mobile device, but more than one third of the population do not have access to conventional banking,” Joseph said. out there: Romania citizens walk past an Mpesa sign. The mobile money transfer, which was invented in Kenya has been exported to Europe, with Romani being selected as the lauchpad.
Extremists vow to wipe out Iraqi minority group, Yazidis
One of the world’s smallest and oldest monotheistic religious minorities faces extinction after they were trapped on a mountainous region in Iraq. Extremists have vowed to kill them. The Yazidis, a pre-Islamic sect based in Zoroastrianism and draws from Hinduism, Christianity and Judaism have been cornered in the Sinjar Mountains in the north. Nowhere is the crisis more evident than the Sinjar Mountains where about 40,000 minority Yazidis are hiding from the Sunni extremist fighters after fleeing homes. There are about 40, 000 Yazidis hiding in the mountain after fleeing fighters
allied to the Islamic S tate in Iraq and|Syria (ISIS) extremists. The situation has turned into a humanitarian crisis and was sparked by political turmoil in Iraq following the nomination of Haider al-Abadi as the new prime minister to replace Nuri al-Maliki. Haider has support from US and Iran but al-Maliki has vowed to fight the nomination. The new premierdesignate is the deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament and a former aide to al-Maliki. US has announced it will deploy more troops to northern Iraq to help rescue the Yazidis, a day after an Iraqi helicopter bringing aid to the group
crashed after dropping food and water and picking up about two dozen Yazidis. The pilot died in the crash, but others survived, the Kurdistan Regional Government said. Kurdish rescue crews transported survivors to safety and took the injured to hospital, the government said. The military cited “technical failure” in the MI-17 crash. Fuad Hussein, the Kurdish Regional Government’s chief of staff alluded to possible pilot error. About 130 US marines and special operations forces have been dispatched to Irbil, US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said.
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Third party tweets eat up Twitter profits Up to 30 million twitter users receive tweets through third-party applications, Twitter (TWTR, Tech30) announced after an analysis of its user base. This represents 11 per cent of the sites 271 million active users. Of that group, 23 million, get tweets “without any discernible additional user-initiated action.” In other words, their feeds are updating without them having to interact with Twitter. That’s not necessarily a great thing for the company’s bottom line -that’s 30 million accounts that aren’t looking at or clicking on Twitter ads and 23 million that aren’t necessarily actively interacting with their feeds. Twitter also said fake or spam accounts made up less than 5 pe rcent of its monthly active users.
UASU tells State to hire more tutors University lecturers now want managers of the institutions of higher learning to hire more academic staff to sufficiently cater for the increasing number of students being admitted. Organising secretary for the University Academic Staff union Musalia Edebe says the dons should also have their pay increased by up to 130 percent claiming that they are the least paid in the region. Dr Musalia claimed that they dons must be properly paid to ensure quality education.
Experts: China beating US as world economic power While more than half the world already believes that China is the leading economic super power, the World Bank’s International Comparison Program (ICP) is proclaiming they may pass the United States by the end of this year. Based on a system called purchasing power parity (PPP), experts believe that China will “beat out” the US in 2014. PPP is founded on the idea of how much an item would cost in various countries, making the way exchange rates influence buying and selling in different markets more transparent. By 2011, the Chinese economy had ballooned by 15 per cent,
Digital system to ease procurement process
CIC faults Senate over county funds
The Constitutional Impelentation Commission CIC has faulted the Senate for acting outside their powers to freeze funding for four county governments. The senators have directed the budget controller not to release funds to Kiambu, Kisumu, Murang’a and Bomet until their governors honor summonses to explain misappropriation queries. But CIC chair Charles Nyachae said the senators have no powers to stop the disbursement of funds to the devolved units.
resulting in an economy that was 87 per cent as big as the United States was in the same year. However, China has been opposed to allowing its growth numbers to be known. The country’s government did not publicize the fact that it had passed the US as the largest trader over a year ago, or when it sailed by Germany to become the world’s leading exporter. “The country did not toot its own horn when it became the second largest economy, surpassing Japan in the process,” says Laderoute. “China is keeping mum about the fact that they may be beating the US.”
HONOURABLE GUESTS: President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and his deputy, William Ruto (left) at a Nairobi hotel during the launch of the e-procurement system.
President Uhuru Kenyatta today morning launched an electronic procurement system, which is set to automate government tendering and contract awarding processes. The e-procurement process, to be implemented under the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), is expected to smoothen the transaction cycle from requisition, tendering, contract awards and payment. The module will be disseminated to all Ministries, departments, agencies and counties. Training and sensitisation of suppliers to use the system has been ongoing since June in readiness for today’s rollout. “Its benefits touch on all facets of our society-suppliers can now bid online, quality service delivery to public in National and County governments, enhanced and efficient management of our resources,” Dr. Kamau Thugge, Principal Secretary, Treasury noted in an earlier announcement. Treasury introduced IFMIS as a Public Finance Management reform initiative in 2003.
Four escape unhurt as train hits lorry in Dandora Four people escaped unhurt last night after a commuter train hit a lorry at a railway crossing at Dandora Phase 5, Nairobi. The lorry is said to have stalled at a railway crossing at about 7 pm leaving an approaching train little time to stop. The driver and his crew
jumped out and managed to escape before the train hit the lorry. Police say the lorry was carrying stones at the time of the incident and that the train was headed for Ruiru. Police are still pursuing the lorry driver. It took almost an hour to remove
the lorry from the scene as a crowd surged there forcing police to shoot to the air. A similar accident last year at the crossing Mutindwa left 13 passengers dead and a dozen others wounded. The bus driver failed to give way to an approaching
passenger train. Police and Nairobi county authorities demolished all structures near the railway line as a result. Train services on most routes near the city are a danger because of illegal structures near the railway lines.
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NPSC to vet police recruits, 1,215 sent packing Police officers and Government officials risk prosecution for engaging in corruption during last month’s recruit exercise. Meanwhile, the National Police Service Commission has revoked the hiring of 1, 215 recruits after investigations showed malpractices were committed in centres from where they were picked. Chairman Johnstone Kavuludi said on Tuesday a repeat exercise will be done in the 36 centers at a date to be announced later. The exercise had been conducted on July 14 across 289 centres across the country where 10, 000 recruits picked. Investigations were, however, mounted after complaints from members of the public and independent bodies. The commission cancelled the results for the 36 centres after confirming the irregularities. “The malpractices found to have been committed in the centres do not meet the threshold of fairness,” Kavuludi said. The centrs where results were cancelled include Kandara Stadium, Gatanga Primary, Kigumo Bandera Secondary and Kangema General Kago all in Murang’a. Others are Kinoru and Nguthiru stadia (both in Meru), Amagoro Primary in Busia, Othaya Stadium (Nyeri), Doldol (Laikipia), Isanjiro (Kakamega) and Njoro in Nakuru, among others. The move will affect 21 counties. NPSC says it had mandated officers in charge of police divisions to conduct the recruitment. Those who presided over the exercise in centres whose results have been cancelled will be prosecuted if found culpable. The cancellation comes even as the Independent Police Oversight Authority seeks to annul the entire process. A case which the civilian police body filed at the High Court is scheduled for hearing on Wednesday.
100,000 sign petition against Modi US visit A petition asking President Obama to cancel the controversial Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to US has surpassed the 100,000 mark. This means the White House is required to issue an official response. Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a New York based group which is spearheading the online protest against Modi, said the 100, 000 threshold was achieved Tuesday a week before the White House deadline of August 20. The petition urges Obama
to condemn Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for perpetrating violence against Muslims Sikhs and Christians. The petition went online on July 21 on the White House’s We the People website under a headline Cancel White House invitation to PM Modi. Petitions that cross a threshold of signatures on the website are reviewed by the administration. The overwhelming response is a sign that strong anti-Modi sentiments exist among American public.
We won’t put down Alcoblow, Kamau vows The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure will continue using alcoblow gadgets in the ongoing crackdown on traffic offenders. Cabinet Secretary Michael Kamau says the gadget is fit for use in accordance with the law after undergoing all health tests. Kamau said the crackdown on drunk drivers had reduced road carnage
by 13%. “Why do people want to take us to the days when lives were lost every day by drunk drivers,” Kamau posed. Mr Japheth Muroki last week filed a case challenging the use of the gadget and speed guns before High Court Judge Mumbi Ngugi. Muroki sought a High Court order that the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) be
compelled to present certificates of conformation, manufacture and other documents to show that the devices meet the required standards. He also questioned the procurement of the devices saying the National Transport and Safety Authority had not advertised their procurement as required by law.
killer: Medical officials transport the remains of an Ebola victim. Liberia is set to receive an untested experimental drug, Zmapp, from US.
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Kirubi: Why I honoured Obama’s invite this time When Capital Group Chairman Dr Chris Kirubi declined US President Barack Obama’s invite to dinner in Dar-es-Salaam last year, he attracted both pats on the back and criticism for his stand but he is nothing if not one to speak his mind. However, when the opportunity came for him to join the Kenyan delegation in Washington DC for the inaugural US-African Leaders Summit last week, he
gladly went for the opportunity it presented to Kenya, he told Capital FM News. “The messages that had been going out about Kenya were focused around Al Shabaab, terror attacks and Kenya being an unsafe investment destination. The summit was an opportunity for us to tell our own story, paint a true picture of Kenya as a competitive investment destination,” he explained.
Still, he said, he did not regret his decision to turn down the earlier invitation. “It was an affront for Obama to come so close to Kenya,
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the headquarters of so many multi-nations including US companies and not cross the border.” But given one of the photos on his multiple-image screen saver is of him with his arm around Michelle Obama when she was a Senator’s wife, with the much shorter Malia and Sasha at their feet, it appears the decision was not personal. And the decision to make the most of the US-Africa
Leaders Summit, he said, only made the most business sense “simply because we need America to play a role in our development. America is the largest economy in the world and you cannot wish it away. And we were very happy that we renewed our relationship.”
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There is a “clear evidence” linking too much exercise to increased chances of death for heart attack survivors. A study whose findings have been published in the US journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, says patients who run for more than 48 kilometers a week are at higher risks of cardiovascular related diseases. It analysed the relationship between exercise and cardiovascular disease-related deaths in about 2,400 physically active heart attack survivors with remarkable reductions in deaths from patients who were running less than 48 kilometres. Beyond this point, however, much of the benefit of exercise was lost.
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100-year-old driver says he’s staying at the wheel One of Britain’s oldest driver Harry Kartz, 100, has not taken a test despite driving for 86 years, and insists that he won’t give up his car despite a new documentary showing him mounting a curb and drifting out of lanes while on the road. The great-grandfather is shown forgetting his indicators, mounting the pavement and even drifting into
the wrong lane during the programme. Because compulsory tests were not introduced until 1935, he has never had to take a driving exam in 86 years on the road. Although drivers over 70 need to reapply for their licences every three years, their skills and their eyesight are not automatically reassessed and it is up to them to confirm they
are still capable. There are 209 motorists aged 100 and over still on Britain’s roads. Asked by the Daily Mail if he would ever give up driving, Mr Kartz, a former chairman of Aston Villa football club, replied: “When I’ve got to the stage when I’m not ready [to react to] other people’s actions. I don’t want to drive like an old man.”
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Mathare was a dress rehearsal, says Raila: Cord believe its victory in the Mathare byelection heralds the fresh impetus necessary to propel the opposition’s push for a national referendum. The contest had been billed as a popularity showdown between Cord leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta, and saw the opposition floor the government. Uhuru’s candidate George Wanjohi of TNA, came second...
Ebola focus shifts to JKA screening: Travellers have raised concern over “poor” screening of passengers from Ebola-hit countries at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which they fear could increase the possibility of the deadly disease spreading into Kenya. Ministry of Health officers at the airport, in gloves and face masks, were on Tuesday conducting rudimentary tests on passengers from West African countries...
Ugly twist in battle to control dcounties’ cash A planned meeting to broker a truce between senators and governors aborted at the eleventh hour as both parties stuck to their hardline positions, The Standard has established. The talks had been scheduled for Monday afternoon at Boma Hotel in Nairobi’s South C estate, away from the media glare, but fell flat even before participants got to the venue...
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Accessing credit remains a difficult undertaking for many people, even those in employment. Izwe Loans Ltd is a micro-finance organisation with operations in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Zambia, has a solution for that. It targets civil servants and teachers with unsecured, salary-based loan facilities. Located on Lohnro House in Nairobi, Izwe Kenya gives unsecured loans of between Sh50, 000 and Sh500,000. The repayment period is between eight and 60 months with the interest rate calculated based on the amount borrowed. “We can pay the money directly into your bank account allowing you to access the cash quickly,” said one Izwe Kenya agent. “We offer you the complete freedom to use your loan for housing renovations, a new home, your child’s school fees or for any unforeseen expenditure.” Speaking to X NEWS, the Izwe Kenya agent said for borrowers, the amount they pay in instalments and the interest rates are fixed over the term of the loan. Izwe has disbursed over Sh8.3 billion to date to over 150 000 customers.
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Poor Kenyans depend on many sources of income MISERY: A new reports says many low income earners depend on relatives and friends to survive.
As the overall cost of living continues to rise, it has emerged that most low income Kenyans greatly depend on relatives and friends to meet their financial needs. While some households can comfortably afford to have three square meals a day, there
are some that are getting by on a wing and a prayer. A new survey compiled by Digital Divide Data, Bankable Frontier Associates and Financial Sector Deepening has found that poor households, especially in rural areas, rely on allowances from friends and
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important gaps in current offerings in our market while also giving us a much deeper understanding of peoples’ earning and spending patterns,” Njuguna Ndung’u, the Central Bank Governor said regarding the study.
Farmers turn to weaver ants to fight fruit fly menace
Beaded jewellery boon for artisans pairs a month gives him Sh60, 000 in gross profit. Many Nairobi-based sellers get their supplies from supermarkets and bead makers and in places like Ngara and Biashara Street. Most small-scale vendors make the beads themselves, working for hours to craft a variety of items. Other common bead products include necklaces, anklets, purses and pouches, earrings, waist bands, belts and even shoes.
of income to keep the family fed, clothed and sheltered. The researchers said they surveyed 300 low-income households every two weeks for more than a year, recording every shilling coming into and out of the household. “This project highlights
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BEADY AFFAIR: Bead jewellers display their wares.
Selling beaded jewellery is a source of livelihoods for many Kenyans. Janet Njoroge, an artisan who is based in Kiambu, sells beaded bracelets for between Sh100 and Sh200. George Muturi, who makes beaded products in Kiambu, sells them for Sh300 a piece. Others, like Eastleigh-based, Jack Mainga, take things a step further by crafting beaded sandals and selling them for Sh3,000 a pair. Selling an average of 20
relatives for about 25 per cent of their financial needs. This means that a quarter of their bills are settled by well-wishers Dubbed The Financial Diaries survey, the study found that low income households rely on as many as 10 separate sources
While the amount of money one can make from the craft will vary, some weavers make greater profits from hiring workers and selling their wares during events, festivals and in places like Maasai Market in Nairobi. Kazuri a bead company that hires 400 workers and Amani Craft, are shining examples of cottage industries that grew from small scale businesses into successful craft companies.
Tanzanian farmers are teaching their Kenyan counterparts how to use weaver ants to ward off fruit flies, which are responsible for huge crop losses and export bans on Kenyan goods. Fruit flies have been one of Africas’ biggest headaches for years. They destroy some 750,000 tonnes of Africa’s mangoes every year. This is about 40 per cent of the continent’s yield. They are also ‘quarantine pests’, meaning that import countries will not buy fruits from countries suffering from outbreaks. Kenya only recently had a three-year avocado export ban to South Africa, on the grounds that they were carrying fruit flies.The ban cost the country close to Sh1 billion. Many smallholders try to deter infestations by picking fruits before they are ripe or applying pesticides, but these are expensive and often
ineffective. Weaver ants offer a practical solution since they prey on harmful pests. The ants usually communicate by releasing a unique scent that causes all the ants in a colony to attack the fruit flies. Under a farmers exchange programme, farmers from Witeithie area of Thika District visited their counterparts in Tanzania to learn more about the weaver ants.
“Controlling pests using pesticides has become expensive and dangerous to our farms,” said Nathaniel Kiuma, one of the farmers who went on the exchange programme. The ants move in groups from one tree to another. The farmers help them them by tying ropes between mango trees and orchards to draw the ants from their anthills to the afflicted trees.
ANTS OF PREY: Weavers ants used to fight fruit flies.
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Refresh your dampened spirits with lime green door
one to pick the smallest and least useful room for a home office. Office equipment must be well placed to bring everything your fingertips. A good chair is another big investment you must make besides general furniture. Since you are not away from home, you are likely to work for longer hours because there in no rush to beat the traffic jam. The chair must hold you comfortably in position, otherwise you will stray to the comfy living room couches. Given that it is an office of your choice, painting it with your most proffered colours will not only motivate you, but also energize you to yield more because of the psychological ease. Hanging inspirational artworks can present an alternative rest for the eye when you do not want to stare at the screen. HGTV, a homes site, says hiding your cables and other technology connections makes
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paintjob Painting your front door with lime green welcomes you to a homely and restful feel after a day-long hustle. For a long time, green and most of its shades have been associated with security because it is one of the most prominent colours in the environment. Joshua Ouma, Mafron Hardware and a paint professional, says coming back home to open a lime green colour raises your dampened spirits because of the ‘green’ freshness. “Lime green is a light friendly colour that reminds you of the new life in you even after exhaustion. It does not make your eyes to shrink away, but invites them and you in whole home,” Ouma says. It invites you home to a whole new world that is practically different from that of the day at work. But dreamhomedecorating. com says using lime green in the interiors at the same time on the doors can be overwhelming because it is a bold colour. Contrasting it with other colours makes it stand out to make its impression to your door as it ushers your visitors and you home. Combining it with grey and other contrasting wall colours slightly mutes the green to give a colour depth and complexity.
With office space getting ever dear, many people are choosing the convenience of home to do their work, especially for jobs that do not require direct contact with clients. But what does a good home office entail? Linet Kinaro says location is one of the key considerations one has to bear in mind when establishing a home working space. This working space must have minimum or no human traffic flow. “This is your office just like the formal one that people work from in the city. It must be free of human traffic, which causes noise and other distractions that interfere with concentration and thus low yields,” the interior designer says. Having a home office does not call for space economy but comfort. You must have sufficient working space for your furniture and ease navigation. Kinaro says it is improper for
‘Lime green is a light friendly colour that reminds you of the new life in you even after exhaustion’
Here’s an easier way fix those furniture kno
Unless you live in a museum, your furniture takes a lot of hits. Wet glasses leave behind white rings. Daily use wears away the finish on the edges of tables and chairs. And then there are all little scratches, dents, and divots that mysteriously appear on wood surfaces. Do not despair. This kind of superficial damage can be fixed quickly and easily without harming your furniture or your wallet. (If you have a fine piece of antique furniture, you may want to leave repair to a professional restorer.) These easy repair techniques will work on any clear finish—lacquer, varnish, polyurethane, or shellac. You will find the few materials you will need, such as denatured alcohol, wax
sticks, and touch-up markers and finishes aisle at hardware supermarkets. Look for scratch-cover polish ing-supplies section. Before tackling any repairs, cl furniture thoroughly with a s dishwashing liquid or oil soap to remove all wax, grease, oil, Once you’ve cleaned the piece pairs in this order: white wate followed by minor surface scr scratches, and then dings and After that, all you need do to looking its best is to dust with cloth, wipe up spills as soon a and occasionally clean off any dirt with mild dishwashing so water.
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If you thought of Dick Clarke’s rocky house in Malibu was crazy, then you have not seen the astonishing Nautilus house in Mexico. Nautilus house is a monolithic seashell-shaped house built in 2006. It was designed by Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organica. It is surrounded by natural vegetation and gardens. This strange house was built for a young family which wanted to live in a structure out of the ordinary, but related to Mother Nature. The outer walls are smooth, painted white with earth like brown. A colourful glass
extension and stone steps lead to the door. Inside décor comprises white walls, natural floral gardens sandwiching stone steps and short pathways in the living room. Colourful wall extension transforms the living room into a glowing ambience in lieu of light. In the lounge, a stone pillar acting as a TV holder stands at the centre and dissolves into the stone ceiling. Flat, posh leather seats circumvent the ‘TV stand’ pillar. A spiral staircase winds up to upper simple, but splendid rooms. The Nautilus house is proof that man’s creativity has no limits.
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WEDNESday, AUGUST 13, 2014
jobmarket Unicef advertises for administrators, child rights experts
Denmark Sh18b for security, healthcare weeding out: The Danish government is involved in a project that seeks to remove water hyacinth from Lake Victoria.
Denmark plans to invest Sh18 billion in Kenya in the next four years to support development projects. The projects include health services for the entire Kenyan population. One of the most significant challenges facing the country is making health care available to all its citizens, says a report by NGO, Child Fund International. Since about half the population is considered poor, Kenya has struggled to guarantee medical care to citizens, especially those in rural communities and densely populated slums. Danish Trade and Development
Minister Mogens Jensen in a recent visit to the country, said the funds will focus on supporting devolution, green energy and security. He said the governments are in negotiations on what projects in the three areas should be prioritised and implemented. Jensen said priority for devolution will be on health in the 47 counties. “I think it would be a major task of the new counties to build up health services that reach the whole population and we will be happy to assist the counties,” the minister said.
charges furore: Customers queue for service in a local bank. Their Australian counterparts have sued banks for late credit card fees running into millions of dollars.
Westpac, St George, Citibank and BankSA. Maurice Blackburn said in a press statement earlier this week that the banks charged Australian households AUD$652 million (Sh53 billion) in exception fees between June 2009 to July 2010, Australia’s financial year.
specialist, a health officer with a focus on child health and a specialist in adolescents and HIV-Aids. The Fund will also be recruiting two ICT Officers, a Partnerships Officer, a Senior Logistics Assistant, two Logistics Assistants, a Nutrition Officer and finally a Social Policy & Economics Specialist. Applicants have been asked to visit unicef.org/kenya for more details, e-mail nairobi@unicef.org, call +254 (20) 762 1234 or send a letter to UNICEF Kenya Country Office, P.O. Box 44145, Nairobi, Kenya 00100.
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The funds will be used to assist in building capacity for security agencies, especially in the war against terror. “We will be looking at securing the area against terror by enforcing the work of the police and other areas that are necessary to combat terrorism, in Kenya and other countries in the region,” he said. Jensen was speaking on Monday during the ‘Danish Business Network in Kenya’ forum in Nairobi. The network consists of 42 firms from Denmark operating in the country.
Australians sue banks for Sh53 billion ‘unfair’ charge Australian legal firm Maurice Blackburn said on Tuesday it had filed cases against five banks over late credit card fees worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Should it succeed, Maurice Blackburn, a law firm that deals in social justice, said any customer of the banks involved who has ever been charged late payment fees will be able to seek compensation. The proceedings could become one of Australia’s biggest-ever class action cases and may include hundreds of thousands of customers who have been targeted by the banks. A class action case is a complaint filed or defended by an individual acting on behalf of a large group. The banks involved are ANZ,
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will recruit new employees this month. The organisation, which works to promote children’s rights, their survival, development and protection, has asked qualified candidates to apply by 19 August, 2014. Jobs available for the Nairobi branches include two administrative assistants, one of whom will work at their help desk, two child protection specialists and one communication specialist. UNICEF officials say the organisation will hire a fund monitoring officer, health
Exception fees are charged when a customer has insufficient funds available to cover a transaction or when credit card limits are exceeded. The court has said given the severity of the case, an unlimited number of customers may be involved. “What we’re doing today
opens the gates of justice to millions more Australians and means previous estimates of the numbers of people affected and the compensation amounts owed will be dwarfed by the new state of play,” said Andrew Watson, head of Maurice Blackburn’s class action practice.
one for the road: A Keg client enjoys his drink. The drink may be phased out due to poor sales caused by increased prices.
Poor sales may drive out Senator Keg from market Senator Keg, a popular low-cost drink, may soon be phased out following a 75 per cent drop in sales as posted by East Africa Breweries Ltd (EABL). Consumers may miss the drink from the shelves after a tax imposed by the government caused the brewer to hike the price of the drink. The Government imposed a 50 per cent tax last year on the beer. Before the move, the brew had been exempt from tax in order to limit the consumption of illicit brews among low income consumers. “Senator consumers are price sensitive,” said Managing
Director Charles Ireland during the release of the company’s financial results earlier this month. The tax has caused the price of Senator to rise by Sh16. Ireland said EABL had tried to cushion consumers from the hike by absorbing Sh11 and only hike the retail cost by Sh5. This pushed the cost of the drink to Sh30 but failed to encourage many consumers to keep buying the beer. Over 30 per cent or about 4,000 of the 12,000 outlets that sell the Keg have closed down for lack of buyers. “The current position for Senator Keg is not a sustainable one,” Ireland said.
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Dress pants, khakis, chinos have own rules
WEDNESday, AUGUST 13, 2014
When it comes to fashion, men are generally clueless. For many of them, getting the right pair of pants, other than jeans, to go with the shirt that they intend to wear can be quite a task. They mostly get it all wrong when it comes to chinos, khakis or dress pants. Most men cannot even tell those three pants apart to save their lives. Dress pants are usually part of suits and are meant for formal wear to official occasions and business meetings. They can be worn with a polo shirt but they are better off worn with a matching shirt and a tie. Only a chosen few can get away with wearing dress pants with sneakers, the rest please stick to formal shoes. Khakis are casual pants and usually worn with shoes one would wear
with jeans because they are a jeans alternative. They are usually baggy and thus cannot be worn to any formal event, it does not matter how good you think you look in them. Do not wear them with formal shoes as it will make you look confused. Chinos, on the other hand, are a step up in dressiness. Most people, not just men, cannot tell the difference between them and khakis, the most important difference is the fit. Chinos are usually much more fitting, slimmer, more tapered legs and create nice trim lines when worn, and are, generally more flattering. Chinos are okay for semi-formal occasions that is a nice dinner with family and friends. But as much as they dress up nice, don’t go too far with it, they still are not dress pants.
fashion quirk
A toe tuck to fit into designer high heels
Women have an unconditional love for shoes, especially high heels and nothing beats a designer pair of heels like the favourite Christian Louboutin. But not all heels fit everyone. Some women tend to have wide feet or that one toe especially the little one sticking out and preventing them from wearing designer heels. But there is a procedure called toe tuck, so that is no obstacle. Toe tuck is a modification in which one’s toe is either chiselled or filed into submission or chopped off so that the feet fit into a good pair of heels. Sometimes it includes the lengthening of the toe so that it is the same length as the others. The procedure is done on both the bone and soft tissue of the toe. It requires full anaesthesia because it is very painful and carries along with it the high risk of nerve damage and infection. It can take 20 minutes to two hours depending on how complicated it gets.
bottom sense: Khakis, dress pants and chinos are appropriate for different occasions.
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Jamil walji’s bold designs Jamil Walji is one of the top unique designers in the country. He is known for his bold designs that tend to define the personality of the wearer. Walji is primarily known for designing couture garments of high quality using delicate and exclusive fabrics with a variety and combinations in texture. He says he does not have a favourite fabric. He works with western African fabrics, sometimes combining both in his designs. He started his fashion house,
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JW Couture in 2011 and in 2012, won the FAFA Insight for the emerging designer of the year. He also took part in the Gala Night and the Trendz Kenya Fashion Festival, the same year. His collections include bridal, evening dresses, couture, and Avant-garde designs. Walji says it is important to spread the word of innovation and modernity through designs. He also custom makes garments for bridal parties and other special occasions for clients.
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forecast
HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19
cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22
aquarius Jan 20 - Feb
leo Jul 23 - Aug 22
Today you could decide to attend a workshop or social event involving people in a spiritual, metaphysical, or intellectual field, Capricorn. Fascinating talk could lead to your own insights and revelations. You could explore ways to harness your natural healing ability, perhaps through Reiki, massage, or another discipline.
New information could come at you from all sides today, Aquarius. Books, magazines, TV, the Internet, and conversations are likely to bring exciting knowledge your way that reinforces some of your convictions. Your intuitive abilities are strong, too.
Today you could be hit with some exciting news, Cancer. This could involve new people or equipment coming onto the scene or an entirely new project or course of action that you’d never have dreamed of. This is likely to be a lucky break for you, as it probably suits your skills and talents nearly perfectly.
Information that you receive from others and from within your own heart could compel you to participate in some ambitious projects, Leo. They may be work related, connected with a group, or your own. You’ll find them interesting, challenging, and gratifying.
pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20
virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19
libra Sep 23 - Oct 22
Surprising news about your finances and the economy in general could cause you to feel confident and secure about your financial future, Pisces. An unexpected raise could be on the way, possibly because of sudden changes in the workplace.
Some fascinating new information, possibly spiritual or metaphysical, could come today from periodicals, TV, or the Internet. This could set you on a new course of study, Aries. Your insights and revelations could prove valuable in increasing your understanding of what you read.
taurus Apr 20 - May 20
Dreams and meditations could lead to insights about how best to handle your finances, Taurus. Your intuition is very strong. Also, you could receive some surprising ideas from media sources. No matter how outrageous an idea seems, consider it well before making a decision.
gemini May 21 - Jun 21
A social event or group rally could put you in touch with some new, exciting people in interesting fields, Gemini. You might run into an old friend you haven’t seen in ages. If you aren’t romantically involved, an attractive new person could arrive on the scene.
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You could meet some fascinating people, Virgo, and perhaps learn Earthshaking information that impacts your life. You might consider new lifestyle options. A group, possibly spiritual or metaphysical, could seem attractive. You might consider joining it.
Group activities or social events in your neighborhood could put you in touch with new and exciting people who eventually become friends, Libra. Shared goals and interests could give rise to plans for ambitious projects.
scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
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Have you wanted to move in a new direction, Scorpio? If so, this could be when you get the lead of a lifetime. You might receive unexpected information indicating possible new sources of income to pursue on your own.
sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
Unusual circumstances could arise that change your creative orientation, Sagittarius. It’s likely that they involve the gathering, sharing, and using of information. You may consider some unusual options that involve changing jobs, home, or another factor important to you. Think carefully first.
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1. Send a caption for the photo above to news@x-news. co.ke. The winning caption gets published on this page. 1. True story, a cow fell on me-Joyce Joy Chelimo, Nairobi CBD. 2. How to ride a cow for dummies- Moses Munyeki, Namanga. 3. Gravity can be a total b* -Benedicaha McKenzie, Rounder-Embakasi.
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The Essence of News For many years, I grew up knowing that news was solely meant to relay information. I was right. But, in 2007-2008, I changed the perception. I watched on Telly no-go zones I needed to avoid. The impact of what I saw pulled a serious lesson I want to pass on. I follow news to change how I think, how I should progress and change other people’s lives. That’s all about news. We shouldn’t buy big TV screens because of fun; we should not pretend that what is happening in the neighborhood does not affect you. Let’s watch news and be custodians of change. — Jerry Omulo, Kisumu
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In the 1880’s, women were expected to sit pretty and not do anything. Frances Irvine is left in a bind after her father dies and leaves her heavily in debt. She has a choice between going to live with a cranky aunt and a battalion of children or marry Edwin and follow him out to Kimberly, South Africa. She chooses the latter. In South Africa, Frances becomes entangled in two men; one overly ambitious and another who is driven by ideals. When smallpox breaks out in the mines, the owner goes to all lengths to keep the story from leaking because he might lose business. Frances goes into the mines to help the sick and find happiness and herself. She
must select between passion and integrity, a decision which means devastating consequences for her.
RTO means registered text offender
Registered Text Offender Someone who is known for sending a lot of texts at the same time without waiting for a response in between. Typo- Typographical error The accidental misspelling of a word when typing or texting. Troll alert A alarm raised by users when a troll has been detected. A troll is a person who deliberately posts provocative messages online
with the intention of causing disruption. Ummm An expression of hesitation used on message boards and online posts when a situation or a question is embarrassing or awkward. GTM- Giggling to myself This is used in place of LOL JGI-Just Google it With internet these days, you can get answers by just Googling thus JGI is used
to express frustration when someone asks a question that could easily be answered by a simple Google search. OOS- Out of style/stock 1. Out of stock means a retailer is out of something they sell. 2. Out of style means a certain item is dated and does not fit into a particular trend for a particular time.
WEDNesday, AUGUST 13, 2014
Sport
gracious loser Serena admits elder sister taught her a lesson Rogers Cup semis P.15
Cherono blames jetlag for race loss
Recently crowned Commonwealth 5,000 champion Mercy Cherono says fatigue blocked her from podium finish at the ongoing Africa Championships in Morocco. The Kenya police officer and IAAF World 5000m silver medallist said most Kenyan athletes are still battling jet lag after the conclusion of the Club games in Glasgow, Scotland, last week. “I tried to push myself forward to no avail. I was simply worn out and there was nothing I could do,” said the two-time world crosscountry junior champion. Her 16:08.81 time rounded up the top five positions. Ethiopian Almaz Ayana and Janeth Kisa settled for bronze at the Grande Stade in Marrakech. Ayana set a new
games record of 15:32.72 ahead of Dibaba (15:42.16) as Kisa closed in at 15:54.04. “That change of pace caught us off-guard. We didn’t expect Ayana to go all the way. We hoped she would slow. But we had no answer to the speed by the fresh Ethiopians considering our tired legs,” said Chereono. The Championships started on Sunday at the Grande Stade. The athletes took a 32hour flight from Glasgow to Marrakech and had to wait up for a similar period at Dubai International Airport for a connecting flight for Casablanca. Nine hours after landing in the Moroccan capital, the athletes had to endure another gruelling wait to catch a 23-minute flight to Marrakech.
Lampard is history, Cesc is the future Cesc Fabregas is the future of Chelsea and ideally suited to stepping into Frank Lampard’s central midfield boots, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Former Arsenal captain Fabregas, 27, signed for Chelsea from Barcelona in June after the London club’s record goal scorer Lampard left under freedom of contract at the end of last season. Fabregas scored in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Ferencvaros in Budapest on Sunday, a day when Lampard was sitting in the stands for Manchester City after signing on loan from New York City FC. The match was the Blues’ penultimate pre-season friendly before next Monday’s Premier League opening contest at Burnley. Mourinho said on chelseafc.com: “Frank is the history of the club, history nobody can forget. “Fabregas is the future; history is history but the future is more important at the moment. “My opinion, and the opinion of my players, is that Fabregas is the right player to occupy that central position in midfield.” Chelsea returned from Hungary late Sunday ahead of their match with Real Sociedad on Tuesday. It is still too soon to know the full extent of an ankle injury, which forced Didier Drogba off during the first half against Ferencvaros. Drogba was quoted as saying on the club’s website: “I twisted my ankle and I couldn’t continue.
fatigue: 5,000 champion Mercy Cherono says fatigue blocked her from a podium finish at the Africa Championships in Morocco.
Farah recalls bathroom fall ahead of New York marathon
broken tooth: Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion Mohammed Farah says his tooth was removed after collapse.
Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion Mohammed Farah, who collapsed at the end of the New York Half Marathon in March, said the incident knocked him out. Farah, who is due to compete at this week’s European Championships in Zurich, says the incident forced him to miss the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. “I had a tooth taken out and it got infected. I went for a run, came back and collapsed,” said 31-year-old Farah. “I was in so much pain from my stomach. I had to be airlifted to hospital. They thought something was going on with my heart. “I had my phone in my pocket, so when I woke up I rang Cam (Levins), my training partner. He helped me up and got me on the bed,” he said. “It was crazy. I was in hospital (in Utah) for four days.” He added: “I had no-one there. I was in Park City by myself. We had to
decide whether to get flights for [wife] Tania and the kids. “I have been in pain. This was ridiculous. I couldn’t take it. That is why they thought there was something going wrong with my heart.” Those fears were unfounded, although it cost Farah any chance of competing at last month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Farah’s decision was greeted with dismay by some fans - unaware of the circumstances - who had bought tickets for the Games, expecting to see one of Great Britain’s Olympic stars. “It was scary at the time. But things happen and you deal with it,” said Farah. “I missed quite a lot of running. I wanted to continue the road to the Commonwealth Games. I did not want to disappoint my fans. I knew people had bought tickets. “But I wasn’t ready.” He added: “I did one track session.
Paula (Radcliffe) was timing me and she told me to stop. She had seen it. I wasn’t right. “Later on, Paula said I’d taken the easy option withdrawing from the Commonwealth Games, which is not fair as she’d seen me struggle. “If I am going to turn up, I have to be 100%. I am not going to get beaten at home.” Farah, who has fully recovered now, said he was so upset at missing out that he did not watch any of the Games on television. “I didn’t see anything,” he said. “It was too painful. I would have loved to have been there. But there was no way.” Farah will compete at the European Championships in Zurich from 12-17 August and is hoping to start making his mark on the track again after a season in which his marathon debut, at London in April, ended in a disappointing eighth-place finish.
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Chelsea ask about QPR’s Remy
Chelsea have made a shock enquiry over the availability of Queens Park Rangers forward Loic Remy following Didier Drogba’s injury. The Blues are still awaiting confirmation regarding the severity of Drogba’s ankle knock, sustained during the club’s 2-1 friendly victory against Ferencvaros on Sunday, and are keeping their options open. Remy had been set for Sh1.7billion transfer to Liverpool earlier this summer before the move broke down amid reports of a failed medical. He had attracted interest from
Tottenham and Arsenal prior to the Reds making their move, and now Chelsea have entered the frame in the wake of Drogba’s set-back. The Ivorian could miss the start of the Premier League season, with the Blues kicking off against Burnley next Monday. Jose Mourinho had declared his summer spending over in mid-July, with Diego Costa brought in from Atletico Madrid to bolster the club’s forward line, but then clinched the signing of Drogba on a one-year deal. And Mourinho may be forced
DOWN AND OUT: Chelsea striker Didier Drogba writhes in pain. His injury may force manager Jose Mourhno to ask about the availability of QPR’s Loic Remy.
Four juniors in Kenya team to the EA Challenge
KRA lays ambush for inconsistent Ulinzi Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) coach Ken Kenyatta is targeting today’s match against former champions Ulinzi Stars as a rebound opportunity following 1-3 loss to AFC Leopards last week. Unlike fellow newcomers Nakuru AllStars who are languishing at the bottom of the table, the taxmen are lying fourth, a result the coach says is not a mistake but as a result of hard work. “We have had a great season thus far, a season we can’t let slip away. We’re not in the league by mistake, we so much deserve it,” said the coach. “I am not surprised that we are performing well because I expected it. These boys are eager to do well and make a mark in Kenyan football and they are proving that they can be ranked among the top teams in the country.” “Same way we’ve faced the so called big teams before will be the manner we face Ulinzi. They are former champions who can pull surprises at any given time. That is why we have to play our style all through,” he added.
back into the market to secure another striking option with the severity of Drogba’s knock still to be determined. Remy, 27, has been back in training with QPR and manager Harry Redknapp hopes he will be fit to face Hull City on Saturday. “He’s here, he wants to work and get in the team,” he said. “He’s worked really hard on the training ground, I couldn’t have asked for any more from him. He’s trained great and his attitude’s been first class. “Hopefully with a week’s training he’ll be fit to play next week.”
DO YOU SEE THAT?: KRA coach Ken Kenyatta (L) and team manager Tielen Ogutu.
There will be four juniors’ golfers in the team to the 2014 edition of the East Africa Challenge to be held from Kenya Golf Union (KGU) named juniors Tahir Mohamed, Daniel Nduva, Mathew Wahome, Adel Balala to accompany five senior players to the annual event which will be held at the Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda from August 27 to September 1. KGU chairman Mr. Peter Warui said the team is good a mix of juniors and experienced players and that selecting juniors is a bold move to help in the development of the game. “We are seeking to the build the youngsters’ confidence and exposure from a young-
er age. That is the way to go for Kenya golf,” said Warui, who will also be the head of the Kenyan delegation. “The East Africa Golf Challenge event remains one of the most prestigious golf competitions in the region. Giving our juniors a chance to participate shows our commitment to bettering the sport,” said Warui. Anthony Muhoro will be Tournament Director and the team coach is Anil Shah. Team Mr. Nelson Simwa- Vet Lab Mr. John Karichu – Limuru Mr. Robinson Owiti- Vet Lab Mr. Tony Omuli- Golf Park Mr. Alfred Nandwa- Njoro Mr. Tahir Mohamed- Nyali- Jr Mr. Daniel Nduva ( Nyali- Junior) Mr. Mathew Wahome- (NyaliJunior) Mr. Adel Balala- (Nyali- Junior)
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Serena learns from Venus WEDNESday, AUGUST 13, 2014
Serena Williams says she had been “taught a lesson” by her elder sister Venus in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Montreal. The 17-time major winner lost 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 in the 25th professional meeting between the sisters. It was Venus’s first win over Serena for five years and came after she had lost 6-1, 6-2 in April 2013. “Big sister taught little sister a lesson,” Serena said. “I made many mistakes today. When I make so many mistakes it is impossible to win against her.” However, Venus’s joy at reaching only her third final of 2014 was short-lived. She proved no match for Agnieszka Radwanska on Sunday, the No3 seed from Poland winning the title 6-4, 6-2. Radwanska will pose a serious threat to Serena’s US Open ambitions, although the younger Williams says her sights are set on next year. Serena’s setback comes after her tournament win in Stanford, California, last week in her first appearance since she was knocked out of Wimbledon in the third round by 25th seeded Alizé Cornet. And Serena, who has won only three titles in 2014, said: “I haven’t been able to get into the quarter-finals of a grand slam this year. At this point I’m really just looking forward to next year, to be honest.”
a sister act: Venus and Serena Williams in a doubles match. Serena says she had been “taught a lesson” by her elder sister Venus in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada.
Can Real Madrid keep them all Sh80.3 billion megastars happy?
difficult task: Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is in charge of a Sh80.3billion squad.
Under normal circumstances, Gareth Bale would have expected to be the centre of attention when he made a triumphant return to Cardiff as a European champion. Having scored a crucial extra-time goal to send Real Madrid on their way to a dramatic Champions League final victory over neighbours Atletico in May. However, Real Madrid are certainly not a “normal” club, and a hectic summer of transfer activity at the Bernabeu has ensured Bale had to settle for a share of
Athletes shift focus to East Africa school games in Dar After the conclusion of the Airtel Rising Stars Term 2 B secondary school games at Kakamega High School, attention has shifted to the East Africa School Games set for Dar es Salaam later this month. Kisumu Day, men football runners-up in last week’s finals, have vowed to avenge their defeat. Kisumu head coach Dan Otieno is delighted to lead his team to Tanzania and has
warned rivals that they will not slacken in their ambition to clinch this year’s East Africa title. “I am happy that the boys have been very aggressive. Losing in that final was very bitter because I thought we were the better side and two the penalty was suspect,” he said. The coach has no prior knowledge of his rivals but insists there is need for caution in all matches.
the limelight when he travelled to his home town. Bale is just one piece of a complex jigsaw for manager Carlo Ancelotti. The coach has a delicate task in attempting to guide a squad worth more than Sh80.3billion to an improvement on their feats of last season. They won the Champions League but could only finish third in La Liga behind Atletico and a Barcelona squad formed for about Sh43.8billion. The new big attraction is Colombian
superstar, James Rodriguez, whose spectacular World Cup exploits in winning the Golden Boot resulted in Los Blancos paying Sh9.2billion to sign him from Monaco. Rodriguez’s arrival has prompted immense excitement among Real Madrid fans - especially the city’s sizeable Colombian expat population, thousands of whom turned out to welcome their hero when he was officially unveiled at the Bernabeu last month.
Cricketer Stuart to wear face mask
masked: Stuart Broad will wear a protective mask to ensure he plays in the final Test at The Oval.
Stuart Broad will wear a protective face mask to ensure he plays in the final Test at The Oval despite breaking his nose at Old Trafford. He will follow the example of footballers Demba Ba and Paul Gascoigne, who wore face masks last season. The nasty blow Broad took when he top-edged a bouncer from Varun Aaron into the gap between the peak of his helmet and grille during England’s thumping fourth Test win appeared to have
ruled him out of the series climax.But Broad, man-ofthe-match at Old Trafford, emerged from a Manchester hospital after missing India’s startling collapse to rule out reconstructive surgery before insisting he will be fit to play on Friday. “Little bit sore this morning but not too bad,’ tweeted Broad while posting a photo of his face looking worse for wear. England on Sunday named an unchanged 13-man squad
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Wednesday, aUGUsT 13, 2014
STARRING ROLE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates. He scored both goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup.
Obiri atones for Glasgow fiasco with Africa gold World 1500m bronze medallist Hellen Obiri made up for her Glasgow mistakes two weeks ago to win gold at the 19th Africa Senior Athletics Championships in Morocco last night. The Kenya Defence Forces runner turned the tables on Commonwealth Games champion, Faith Chepng’etich who finished fifth. Obiri ran from the front and did not conceded the lead in the home straight as she did at the Commonwealth Games where she was the hot favouirite to win gold but was beaten in the final 200m It was revenge of some sorts for Obiri (4:09.53) who was forced to sixth in the Scottish capital with Chepng’etich crossing the line unchallenged. Chepg’etich, a former world junior champion, faded to fifth in 4:13.46 while Selah Jepleting was eighth in a race that Ethiopian Dawit Seyaum bagged silver while Moroccan Rababa Arafi gave the hosts bronze. There was yet another gold for Kenya as Jairus Birech lead a podium sweep in the 3000m steeplechase. Birech, took the honours in 8:34.79 with Jonathan Ndiku clocking 8:37.67 for the second medal, two seconds ahead of Ezekiel Kemboi who saw his dreams of winning a first ever African title end for another edition.
Murhanda start well in Copa finals
CR shines as Real win UEFA Super Cup thetimeline Manchester United@ManUtd So, that’s six wins from six for Louis van Gaal in pre-season. LA Galaxy, AS Roma, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Valencia. Mohammad Abou Ali @MohammadAbouAli Louis van Gaal appoints Rooney as new club captain -- “He will put his heart and soul into his captaincy” Ian@ian_ikr I think van Gaal will do well at Man Utd. I think his organisation and his discipline are just what they need right now. Man Utd News @manutdnewsonly Man Utd boss Van Gaal names Fletcher vice-captain -
Western champions, Murhanda Boys began their 2014 COPA Coca-Cola tourney with a 2-1 win over Tana Boys as the under-15 national championships entered day two at the Hope Centre in Kawangware. Tana led on five
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has named Darren Fletcher.. cαтωσмαи мʋғc20 @YasminexX Man utd set to splash £80mill on Angel di Maria, Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind as Louis van Gaal seeks title challenge ManUtd Stuff @ManUtdStuff Van Gaal: “Wayne [Rooney] has shown a great attitude. I believe he will put his heart and soul into his captaincy role.” Josh @joshbarajasFC I was just thinking about #Fellaini’s winner. VanGaal cracked the smallest smile after the goal... like thinking “Im still selling you”.
minutes, with a goal from Hillan Kesi. Murhanda drew level through Elias Shitambasi who let fly from outside the area to make it 1-1 at the interval before Benson Anguva sealed it for Murhanda with a late penalty. The win puts Mur-
handa at the top of Group ‘B’. In another boys’ match, Kitale Youth thrashed Tharaka Stars 4-0 with two goals from Elly Saenyi and one each from Eric Wafula and Kennedy Mwendwa. In the girl’s matches, Eastern side Kirindara Starlets
Cristiano Ronaldo upstaged new teammates Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez and homecoming hero Gareth Bale as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0 in Cardiff on Tuesday to win the UEFA Super Cup. World Cup stars Kroos and Rodriguez were making their Madrid debuts, while Bale was returning to his hometown, but it was Ronaldo, characteristically, who hogged the spotlight with a brace in the Welsh capital. The Portugal captain claimed a 30th-minute opener from Bale’s cross and then slammed home a second goal shortly after half-time to earn the European champions what could be the first of six trophies this season. “We knew this would be a complex game, but we played well and created goal-scoring opportunities,” said Ronaldo, who was named man of the match by his former Manchester United mentor Alex Ferguson. On Kroos and Rodriguez, he added: “These are two crucial players for us. They played well and they helped the team win this important trophy.” While Sh9.2 billion new recruit Rodriguez had a modest debut, Madrid’s new-look attack — which cost roughly sh45.3billion to assemble — showed ominous flashes of quality. Victory gave Madrid only their second Super Cup, after a maiden triumph in 2002, and enabled Carlo Ancelotti’s side to avenge a costly 2-1 loss at the hands of Europa League winners Sevilla in La Liga last season. “The team played very well, especially considering we didn’t have much time to prepare. “Toni Kroos and James played well. James had a few more troubles than Kroos,” said Ancelotti.
overcame Coast’s Mombasa Starlets 3-1. Kirindara took the lead in the seventh minute through Caren Mukiri before Nanice Mwendwa added the second. Emma Ongayo pulled one back for Mombasa who trailed 1-2 at half time.
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Josephine Kathambi wrapped it with the third goal. TOdAY’S MATCHES: Boys: JMJ Academy v Tana ; Murhanda v Angaza; Tharaka v Young Muslims. Girls: Nyamira Ladies V Mombasa Starlets, Maragwa versus Kirindara and Kibra Queens against Cherangany will be the ladies’ matches.