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Critics fault anti-terror campaign

Kenya’s strategy in the war on terror has come under fire, as Human Rights Watch released a report that draws links between the anti-terror unit and at least 10 killings and 10 cases of forced disappearances in Kenya. Leslie Lefkow, Deputy Director of the Africa Division of Human Rights Watch, says the country’s approach appears to be skewed against some communities. P2

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Critics fault anti-terror campaign From Page 1 “Instead of investigating and prosecuting these and other killings, security forces regularly commit awful abuses against communities based on ethnic profiling,” she said.

Mwambi Mwasaru, the Executive Director of the Mombasa-based Muslims for Human Rights, told the publication that perceived lack

of justice is hardening anti-Western and anti-Kenyan sentiment among the population that is required to fight extremism.

“The Government is radicalising the people,” he claimed. “It doesn’t matter if the guy is a devil or an angel. We are saying due process should be followed,” Mwaseru claimed in an interview with US daily LA Times.

Among the reasons offered for the increasing reports of terrorist activities include apparent unbalanced allocation of resources.

“Muslims do not feel they are being represented fairly in the way State resources are allocated,” Abdullahi Halakhe, a security analyst, told the Times. “It’s an opportunity for recruitment by Al Shabab.”

Asked about the killing of several

individuals suspected to be propagating terror activities, Kenya officials denied any involvement.

“Just because an individual was summoned for normal interrogation by police on terrorism, then they were later killed, does not mean the killers are police,” Mombasa County Commissioner Nelson Marwa told the Times.

Jonathan Horowitz, one of the authors of the Open Society report, said he believed Kenyan security officials were taking “shortcuts” in the face of rising extremism.

“The Government’s response seems to be, ‘Let’s use more unlawful violence and not hold our security forces responsible for not following the rule of law,” he said.

What every mother should know about breech delivery Every expectant woman attending routine ante-natal clinics should be informed by experienced gynaecologists of the presentation of foetus in the 36thweek of pregnancy. The foetus’ head usually faces downwards (vertex position) as it prepares for a vaginal birth. But in about three to four per cent of pregnancies, the opposite occurs as the baby’s feet or buttocks are positioned at the birth canal. This is known as breech presentation which poses risks to mother and child during delivery.

Dr Joseph Musana, a gynaecologist at Aga Khan University Hospital, who regularly deals with difficult pregnancies says: “In normal circumstances, foetuses turn to the vertex position as early as 28 weeks, with most rotating by the 36th week.

In some cases, the baby ‘swims’ to the right approach late in pregnancy before labour.”

“The presentation of a baby is detected by palpation where a doctor and a midwife feel the position of the head using hands.

A confirmation of the position of a foetus is done by ultrasound.”

“On realising that a baby is in breech position, the doctor may advise the mother to visit the clinic in a week or two for repeat tests. If there is no change in a foetus’ position at 38 weeks,

the mother is advised to go for caesarean section surgery as the safest method of delivery.”

“Only five to eight per cent of women whose foetuses are in breech presentation turn just in late pregnancy, or before labour starts. The longer the wait for a baby to turn position, the lower the chances of a foetus rotating.”

“A scheduled c-section delivery is usually carried out during the 39th week of the pregnancy, but some women resist the cut and insist on giving birth naturally. In such cases, the doctor may suggest the expectant mother to have an External Cephalic Version (ECV), also known as version, to help the baby turn before the due date,” says Dr Musana.

“ECV is the controlled careful turning of a foetus from a breech position, or side-lying (transverse) into a head-down position before labor begins. When successful, the version makes it possible for a vaginal birth.”

“An ECV should be done by obstetricians who are versed with ECV at well-equipped maternity wards with facilities such as a theatre, portable ultra-sound machines and a cardiotocography (CTG) machine which monitors a baby’s heart beat and a team consisting of a paediatrician, anaethesist and midwife,” Dr Musana says.

Medics remove 36-year-old ectopic foetus from mother A 60-year-old woman has been operated on to remove a foetus from an ectopic pregnancy she has been carrying since 1978, the Times of India has reported.

For two months leading up to the surgery, the woman had complained of abdominal pains. She had a palpable hard mass which was initially suspected to be cancerous. Doctors immediately performed imaging and testing that showed the mass was not cancerous but calcified skeletal

remains of a foetus.

“It was after the patient underwent a MRI that the doctors could make out that the mass was in fact a child’s skeleton,” Murtaza Akhtar, head of surgery, told The Times.

The woman conceived at 24 years of age, although the pregnancy was ectopic. She, unsurprisingly miscarried after doctors had told her she needed immediate surgery. She returned to her village home for treatment.

“We asked for a detailed medical

history and the patient’s brother told us in 1978 she was pregnant and had some complications,” the head of the surgical team, B S Gedam, told The Times.

It is not known exactly how far along the pregnancy was before it aborted. Live Science reports that this could be a case of stone baby, or lithopedion. Depending on the size of the foetus, the mother’s body might not have been able to readily reabsorb embryonic tissues. Rather than risk

infection, a layer of calcium instead begins to form around the foetus to protect the mother. This is rare in more developed areas, as most ectopic foetuses are surgically removed.

This is likely the longest recorded time span a woman has carried around ectopic foetal remains. The doctors found a case from Belgium in which a woman was operated on to remove the skeleton after 18 years, making the case of 36 years unprecedented.

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BBC Radio 2 reveals greatest guitar melodies of the last 50 years BBC Radio 2 has revealed the top 100 “greatest guitar riffs” in musical history in a list that spans more than half a century, as voted for by listeners.

A guitar riff is a cluster or sequence of notes or chords used in a song.

Led Zeppelin, an English rock band formed 1968, won the title of the best melody from their song, ‘Whole Lotta Love’. It has been voted the greatest guitar riff (melody) of all time.

The rock classic came out top from a list drawn up by a panel of Radio 2 and 6 music DJs, critics and record producers. The melody, ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’

by Guns ‘N’ Roses was second in the poll, while ‘Back in Black’ by rock band, AC/DC, came third.

Led Zeppelin’s guitarist Jimmy Page said he was “knocked out” by winning the vote. Other riffs on the list included the famous melody from the song ‘Purple Haze’, which was written and performed by famous African-American artist, Jimi Hendrix.

Ruto warns pay crisis could cripple counties

Salaries of county assemblies workers around the country could be delayed after the regional governments said they have not yet received funds allocated by the central government.

Council of Governors chairman, Isaac Ruto raised the alarm yesterday warning that the delay could cause adverse repercussions in the devolved governments.

Mr Ruto, who is also the governor for Bomet, said the delayed disbursement of funds to the counties is to blame. Should the salaries delay, it would be the second time the devolved units have failed to pay their workers in time. “The Council of Governors would like to make it very clear to the public that the challenge in paying salaries and meeting other operational costs at the counties is due to lack of these funds,” he told the press in Westlands, Nairobi.

Mr Ruto explained that

police: Mandera wars a spillover from ethiopia The inter-ethnic clashes pitting the Garre and the Degodia clans of Mandera County is a spillover of similar skirmishes between the two communities in Ethiopia. Deputy Inspector General of Police Grace Kaindi said investigations have so far not linked local politicians to the clashes as was earlier claimed. “The way the conflict is emerging shows it is just a spill-over into Kenya. It actually started in Ethiopia where the same communities are represented. This is spillover into our country and we are dealing with it,” Kaindi said.

Meru county leaders oppose miraa regulation Leaders from Meru County have opposed attempts to regulate chewing of miraa.

The National Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has proposed miraa, now classified as a drug, be chewed only between 5 pm and 11 pm to control its use.

But Igembe Central MP, Kubai Kiringo has said no leader, farmers or traders will heed Nacada’s suggestion, even if it is adopted.

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Cash-stRapped: a section of the 47 governors with president Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto. the chairman of the Council of Governors, Isaac Rutto, has warned that delays by the national government to disburse funds to the counties could cripple the devolved units.

salaries for county staff are paid from the County Revenue Fund, which comes from the shared audited national revenue. The County Allocation of Revenue Bill

2014, which is supposed to okay the disbursement of money to the counties has not been signed by President Uhuru Kenyatta after MPs made changes that require

the senate to look at it afresh.

The county governments may be forced to negotiate for overdrafts from commercial banks to get funds to operate until the funding delays are

sorted out. Meanwhile, the public servants union has warned that its members could withdraw their service if their salaries are not paid by end of next week.

Candidates in Brazil’s presidential election yesterday took part in the first televised debate of the campaign.

Incumbent President Dilma Rousseff went head to head with main rivals Marina Silva of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) and Aecio Neves of the PSDB. No knock-out blows were reported with all the candidates displaying some individually strong moments. Ms Rousseff is ahead in the polls salted for October 5, 2014 although analysts predict it will go to a second round. Ms Silva has replaced the former PSB candidate Eduardo Campos, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.

Judiciary accused of shielding disgraced members of the bench The judiciary has been accused of shielding judges who have been declared unsuitable to continue serving.

The Judges and Magistrates vetting board yesterday said more than 15 judges and

magistrates whom it had declared unfit to serve are still drawing salaries despite having been dismissed.

In a training session with journalists at the Laico hotel on Tuesday, the Sharad Raoled board said the judiciary

is reluctant to implement its decisions.

“Some magistrates who were suspended are still on the payroll and driving government vehicles yet they were declared unsuitable,” Abdirashid Abdullahi, a

member of the board, said.

He said that since the judges’ review applications were dismissed, the judiciary ought to have removed them from service.

The magistrates have however, gone to court to

challenge the decision to send them home with their cases still pending.

The board dismissed them on grounds of accepting bribes, poor knowledge of the law and its application among other inadequacies.

Board chairman Sharad Rao called on the public to come out and provide concrete evidence especially those touching on corrupt activities of the judges.

“People have been reluctant to come forward,” Rao said.

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MP’s Bill makes Cabinet a politicians-only club The next Cabinet could be made up of politicians and not professionals if a new Bill that has been approved by the Speaker of the National Assembly is passed.

The Bill wants Cabinet Secretaries picked from among Members of Parliament, unlike in the current system where ministers are not MPs. Speaker Justin Muturi has approved the Bill and directed the Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs to scrutinise it.

The Bill, which is being pushed by Lugari MP Ayud Savula, seeks to amend Article 153 (3) of the Constitution that says a Cabinet Secretary shall not be an MP. Kenya has been picking Cabinet ministers from among MPs since independence before drafters of the new constitution promulgated in 2010 changed the provision to ensure only

professionals picked from outside Parliament become members of the Cabinet.

But Savula argues that legislators have more public interest to drive Government agenda unlike technocrats whom, he claims, have a loose touch with ordinary Kenyans.

He said the performance of Cabinet secretaries in past one-and-a-half years has shown continued loss of touch with ordinary citizens, making it difficult to push through government agenda.

“MPs are by default, accountable to the people and in the public interest since they are elected representatives,” the first-time MP said.

The Justice committee chaired by Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga will interrogate the Bill even as Parliament goes on recess.

Should the team endorse it, debate on the Bill is likely to begin in three months.

going on recess: Parliament in session and speaker Justin Muturi (inset). The Justice committee chaired by samuel chepkonga will interrogate the Bill even as Parliament proceeds on recess.

House seeks information on diplomatic appointees Parliament has asked members of the public to submit memoranda on those nominated to key positions in recent appointments by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The public have up to Monday September 1, 2014 to send any information on nominees to Clerk of the National Assembly, National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Major-General Philip Kameru and diplomatic postings. The nominees are set for vetting by the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations.

“Pursuant to section 6(9) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act 2011, the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations now invites interested members of the public to submit any representations by written statement on oath (affidavit) that they may have on the suitability or otherwise of the nominees for appointment,” a notice from Parliament read. Nominatees to head diplomatic missions

include Prof Sam Ongeri (UN Habitat), Chirau Ali Mwakwere (Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania), Robinson Githae (Washington DC, US), Kiema Kilonzo (Ankara, Turkey), Richard Opembe (Dublin, Ireland), Mohammud Mohamed (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), Lucy Chelimo (Ottawa, Canada), George Masafu (Kinshasa, DRC) and Julius Bitok to Khartoum, Sudan.

The list also includes Joseph

Magut (Berlin, Germany), Issack Njenga (Windhoek, Namibia), Sheikh Dor (Muscat, Oman), Sophie Kombo (Lusaka, Zambia), Major General (rtd) Jeoff Otieno (Cairo, Egypt), Stephen Karau (Geneva, Switzerland) and Rukia Subow to Tehran, Iran.

Others are Mohamed Gello (Seoul, Korea), Jean Kamau (Bangkok, Thailand) and Josephat Maikara to Luanda, Angola.

WAiTing: national intelligence service Director general nominee, Major-general Philip Kameru, is among those waiting to be vetted.

Another Chinese held at JKIA with ivory haul A Chinese national was last night arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport while carrying worked out ivory valued at Sh30, 000. Police say the 32-year-old man had originated Kinshasa, DRC Congo and was headed for Guangzhou in China when he was arrested at JKIA. He is expected inA A Chinese national was last night arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport while carrying worked out ivory valued at Sh30, 000. Police say the 32-year-old man had left Kinshasa, DRC Congo, for Guangzhou in China when he was arrested at the airport. He is due in court today to face charges of trafficking in ivory. A number of on-transit suspects have in the recent past been held at the airport while carrying ivory.

Last month, another Chinese national was arrested at international facility as he tried to fly out with ivory.

Ukraine, Russia move to end border dispute The long-running crisis between Ukraine and Russia over control of their joint border could end soon after the former announced the formation of a roadmap to end fighting between her troops and pro-Russian separatists.

Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko (pictured below) made the announcement after holding his first direct talks on the crisis with President Vladimir Putin in Belarus.

Putin said Russia would assist in the talks, but stopping the war was a matter for Ukraine itself.

Ukraine and the West accuse Russia of arming the rebels, a claim repeatedly denied by Kremlin.

“A roadmap will be prepared in order to achieve, as soon as possible, a ceasefire regime which absolutely must be bilateral in character,” Poroshenko said after talks with Putin in Belarusian capital, Minsk.

Earlier this year, Poroshenko declared a unilateral ceasefire but accused the rebels of not following suit.

In a statement on his website after the talks, Poroshenko said: “Our main goal is peace. We are demanding decisive actions which will bring peace on Ukrainian soil.”

“The logic of a peace plan was after all supported by all the heads of state without exception.”

Meanwhile, Putin told a news conference that “Russia will do everything to support this peace

process if it starts”. But he stressed that it was up to the government in Kiev and separatist leaders in the east to work out conditions for a truce.

The two leaders reportedly agreed to hold further consultations between Ukraine’s and Russia’s border guard agencies.

Mr Poroshenko has insisted that the only way to end the bloodshed and stabilise the region is by establishing effective border controls.

The meeting came as part of a summit taking place under the auspices of the Moscow-led Eurasian Customs Union, which includes Belarus and Kazakhstan.

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Israel, Palestinians strike deal for long-term truce A long-term ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip.

The truce, ending seven weeks of fighting that has left more than 2,200 people - mostly Palestinians - dead, was brokered by Egypt and began at 19:00 local time (16:00 GMT).

Hamas said the deal represented a “victory for the resistance”.

Israel is to ease its blockade of Gaza to allow in aid and building materials, Israeli officials said.

Indirect talks on more contentious is-

sues, including Israel’s call for militant groups in Gaza to disarm, will begin in Cairo within a month.

The US gave the full backing to the deal, with State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki saying: “We strongly support the ceasefire announcement.”

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon also welcomed the truce. But in a statement via his spokesman, Mr Ban warned that “any peace effort that does not tackle the root causes of the crisis will do little more than set the stage for the next cycle of violence”.

The breakthrough came as both Israel and the Palestinians continued to trade fire.

A last-minute volley of mortar shells from Gaza killed an Israeli civilian and wounded six others in Eshkol Regional Council, medics told the BBC. Earlier on Tuesday, at least six Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli air strikes in Gaza, Palestinian officials said.

Palestinian officials said Egypt’s ceasefire proposal called for an indefinite end to hostilities, the immediate

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Republicans to sue Obama House Republicans announced that law firm BakerHostetler will represent them in a lawsuit against President Barack Obama.

The Republicans authorized the lawsuit in a partisan vote last month. They argue that Obama’s executive orders in a number of areas were unlawful because it’s the job of Congress to make or change laws.

But they believe his handling of the Affordable Care

Act gives them the best chance at proving their case, and are basing the suit on that issue. The president, along with Democrats in Congress, say the suit is a politically motivated waste of tax payer funds.

House Administration Committee Chair Candice Miller signed a contract that agrees to pay the firm $500 (Sh45,000) per hour for “all reasonable attorney time” needed for the Congress-funded lawsuit.

opening of Gaza’s crossings with Israel and Egypt, and an extension of the territory’s Mediterranean fishing zone A month later Israel and the Palestinian factions would discuss the construction of a seaport and airport in Gaza and the freeing of about 100 prisoners.

Israel and Egypt were also said to be demanding guarantees that weapons would not be smuggled into Gaza.

The announcement was greeted by celebratory gunfire on the streets of Gaza City.

WHO wants indoor use of e-cigarettes banned The World Health Organization has called for a ban on the use of e-cigarettes indoors and that sales to children should stop.

The health body also says there must be no more claims promoting certain devices as effective in helping smokers quit until there is firm evidence to support this.

WHO experts warn the products might pose a threat to adolescents and the foetuses of pregnant women. They want legal steps taken to end the use of e-cigarettes indoors - both in public spaces and in work places.

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We have no cash to pay salaries, say governors: Governors have raised the alarm, saying that services could grind to a halt in the counties because of the delayed disbursement of funds for the current financial year. The county chiefs issued the warning as patients continued to die in Mombasa and Homa Bay after doctors in public hospitals went on strike over unpaid salaries...

Uhuru reaches out to Raila in peace bid: President Kenyatta on Tuesday held out the olive branch, telling Opposition leader Raila Odinga that he was ready to work with him.

The President said Kenya needed development, and he was ready to work with Mr Odinga to achieve this. After months of public squabbling from the time the Cord alliance launched its push for a referendum, the gesture from the President was delivered at the first face-to-face encounter...

Salaries crisis as county chiefs run out of cash: The seriousness of delays by the Senate and National Assembly in passing crucial Bills for the counties continue to be felt as county employees look set to miss their salaries yet again. This will be the second consecutive month the workers will bear the brunt of the bureaucracy behind the alloction of money to county governments...

Counties salary crisis: Counties are staring at a crisis that could ground essential services if the national government fails to release money for salaries of employees in the next two days. Chairman of the Council of Governors (CoG) Isaac Rutto yesterday raised alarm over the financial crisis facing the regional governments...

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EAC boss roots for 24-hour economy

Kenya may soon have a 24-hour economy with workers and traders operating round the clock.

The move could provide employment for up to 16 million jobless people.

Dr Richard Sezibera, the East Africa Community (EAC) Secretary General, has asked regional private and public sector players to consider embracing the ideals of a 24-hour-economy to accelerate economic growth.

The EAC boss, who spoke during the launch of regional retailer, Nakumatt Holdings, 50th branch opening in Arusha, Tanzania, at the weekend, said relying on 8 to 12hour economic production cycle is slowing down growth.

Sezibera said East Africa’s economy should not be shut overnight as rival economies operate round the clock.

“At the East Africa Community, we are working hard to support economic development by clearing Non-Tariff barriers and we are actively working to encourage both the private and public sector to adopt a 24 hour approach to business and service delivery,” Dr Sezibera said.

“Companies such as Nakumatt has played a key part in fostering innovative practices such as roundthe-clock operations which can be easily emulated by other private and public sector players,” he said.

The Kenya School of Law (KSL) will recruit drivers, ICT manager, assistant ICT officers, librarian, assistant librarian, and a deputy director.

“The School wishes to recruit full-time high calibre personnel who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realise its vision of being the preferred centre of excellence in legal education and training in the Eastern Africa region and beyond,” said a spokesperson for the group.

“We are looking for independent, strategic actors who are in good health, are ICT literate, customer oriented, and love the thrills of leading change.”

Applications should be addressed to: Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kenya School of Law, P O Box 30369-00100 GPO Nairobi no later than September

4, 2014.

Applicants can also email zipped PDF copies of application letters, certificates, and detailed CVs to lawschool@ksl.ac.ke indicating positions and reference numbers as the subject of the email.

Reference number for those applying for the position of driver is Ref: KSL/ HR07/2014, KSL 8.

Those applying for ICT manager’s post should use Ref: KSL/HR04/2014, KSL 4.

The reference number for ICT assistants is Ref: KSL/ HR06/2014, KSL 7.

For the position of librarian, applicants should list reference number Ref: KSL/HR03/2014, KSL 4 Applicants for the position of assistant librarian should list reference number Ref: KSL/HR05/2014, KSL 7.

Consumer rights sleepless city: Dr Richard Sezibera, the East Africa Community Secretary General, has asked the region to embrace 24-hour-economy to accelerate growth.

Superman comic book sells for Sh284m One of the best-preserved copies of the first Superman comic book has sold for $3.2 million (Sh284 million), a record price for a comic book, says eBay, an American e-commerce company.

Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1, which initially cost 10 US cents (Sh889 not considering inflation) in 1938.

Around 200,000 copies of

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the first Action Comics were printed but only around 50 unrestored original copies are thought to have survived, and this was described as the best preserved one.

New York dealers, Metropolis Comics, said they bought it.

It beat the previous record of $2.1m (Sh186 million) set by another copy of the same comic in 2011.

The record-selling copy had

been kept in a cedar chest in a home in West Virginia after being bought in 1938, says seller Darren Adams.

After the owner’s death, the family sold it to a dealer in the early 1980s and it was eventually sold to Mr Adams, who runs the Pristine Comics shop in Washington State.

Stephen Fishler of Metropolis Comics told the Associated Press the opportunity was “just

too good of an opportunity to pass up”.

“It’s the first time anybody saw what a superhero was like.”

The edition sold in 2011 was also rated nine out of 10 but its pages were faded.

One per cent of the proceeds of the latest sale will go to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, the paralysis charity named after the late Superman actor and his wife.

90pc of smart device users don’t protect sensitive information Nine out of every 10 internet users have highly sensitive information on their hand-held or smart devices. They are concerned that it may be compromised or exposed, digital security company Kaspersky has revealed.

Kaspersky conducted an online survey between May and June of this year and gathered information from smartphone, tablet and computer users in 23 countries around the world.

“The findings were eye opening,” said Tony Bradley principal analyst with the Bradley Strategy Group, providing analysis and insight on tech trends.

Approximately six in 10 respondents cited fears their personal data may be stolen, and roughly that same percentage claimed to be worried their devices may be used to spy on them and infringe on their personal privacy.

Eight out of 10 people surveyed conduct financial transactions online, and half of those people stated they also engage in financial transactions from

mobile devices.

Despite the fears and concerns about sensitive information and online financial transactions, many users aren’t doing anything about it.

The announcement comes at a time when wireless internet sevices (WiFi) are available in many urban areas across Kenya. The popularity of internet services in the country is growing dso fast that even matatus have free WiFi. More than 60 per cent of those surveyed do not take precautions when using free public Wi-Fi networks.

A good percentage of users don’t even password protect their Windows or Mac PCs, tablets or smartphones. They do not buy anti-virus software to protect them from hackers and viruses.

“That will be a problem when those users end up compromised and blame the financial institution or online service, rather than accepting responsibility for the choices they made,” says Bradley.

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Messenger firm cuts costs for businesses ERRAND BOYS: Dispatch riders like this one are handy for messeger firms like Errand Solutions.

A new set of errand companies is assisting small businesses manage their office messenger services for as little as Sh200 per errand.

This almost 70 per cent less than it would cost to hire a fulltime for at least Sh10, 000.

By outsourcing messenger

services like paying bills, collecting and dispatching mails to making deliveries, medium sized companies are able cut on employment costs while receiving professional services from well-trained messengers.

One such company is Nairobi Errand Solution, which offers

mail collection, business permit renewal and registration, bills payment and event invitation services for Nairobi-based clients.

Erand y has at least 700 regular clients. Director, Kevin Onsomo says the business requires “fewer resources”.

He explained that since Nairobi

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MONEY SPINNER: A street vendor with his wares.

Selling music CDs a money maker for street vendors vendors spend Sh26, 000 a month to keep their business running. This means that their net profit is Sh14, 000.

Most of these entrepreneurs have no fixed business premises and often display their wares on the streets.

Kirinyaga Road vendor, Peter Mungai says they rely on volumes to boost their sales.

The more CDs they can sell, the more money they can

across the city hence when clients call, we connect them with the nearest one,’’ Onsomo explained.

When a company operating on Ngong Road, want to deliver NHIF returns, Errand Solutions dispatches a rider from Uchumi Supermarket on Ngong Road.

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Music CD vendors make as much as Sh40,000 a month.

A recent report by Sabahi, an organisation that covers developments in the Horn of Africa has revealed that some vendors can sell up to 2,000 music CDs in a month for as little as Sh20 a piece.

While Sh40, 000 is their gross income, operating expenses tend to vary with Sabahi experts noting that some

is big, they broke it down into three zones that form a basis for how much the client will be charged. Charges for zone one, two and three are Sh200, Sh300 and Sh400 respectively for each errand run, with each zone based on the distance a messenger has to cover. ‘’We have distributed our staff

Personal loans have helped hundreds of people start their new businesses, pay their children’s fees, build a home, or invest in farming activities.

National Bank, one of the country’s top lenders, is one of the institutions that offers this service.

Through their Unsecured Personal Loan product, the bank offers loans of between Sh50,000 and Sh4 million to salaried employees.

To be eligible for a loan, one must have a regular salary on permanent and pensionable terms in a reputable organization.

“You get up to six years to repay the loan,” says an agent for the lender.

The interest rates that the borrower will pay are calculated on a reducing balance basis and no security is needed.

It also comes with a Retrenchment Insurance Policy.

To get the cash, National Bank customers need proof of income in the form of their payslips for the last three months, a copy of their ID or passport, one passport size photograph and a letter of introduction from their employer on the company letter head.

make. He says he sells most of his stock on Sundays, when customers have the time and money to spare.

Each of his CDs has 12 songs though some vendors have been known to sell copies with up to 100 songs each for as little as Sh50. Nairobi has about 100,000 street vendors yet Winnie Mitullah from the University of Nairobi’s Institute for Development.

Farmers in Vihiga are using a new maize variety to curb a devastating weed commonly known as ‘Purple Witch’ or Striga.

In an effort to save over 70 per cent of their infested arable land, a local group, the Mwangaza Farmers Group Organization (MFAGRO), which is offering extension services to the farmers in the county.

“Many of our land was infested with this weed and

in order to ensure food security in the area, we had to find mitigating measures to save our staple crop,” explained Dick Morgan, the head of the group.

The initial breakthrough came with the development of a maize variety that was tolerant to the striga weed.

It is from this concept that scientists from Maseno University, led by Professor George Odhiambo and the International Maize and

Wheat Improvement Centre, merged their efforts to acquire a long lasting solution.

The team managed to develop a maize variety that is proving to be a solution to the menace due to its ability to kill the ‘purple witch’, a parasite weed that only survives on the body of the hosts, like maize, sorghum, rice and sugarcane.

PRECAUTION: A farmer examines a maize crop. New maize varieties have enabled Vihiga farmers curb the Purple Witch weed.

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vac hand held Philips mini Vacuum cleaner Sh 4,995

The Philips mini vacuum cleaner (Mini Vac) is a portable, hand-held gadget that makes cleaning the hard-toreach areas easier. The cleaner has great suction power and technology that wipes out dust particles.

It comes with an in-built rechargeable, long lasting batteries that make it easier to use without a cord. With an easy to

hold handle, the device can be moved to different places without a problem.

With its two-stage filtration process, the vacuum provides great performance by trapping dust in the cleaner.

At the push of a button, the vacuum is easy to clean as the dust can be easily disposed.

It is available at jumia.for Sh4, 995 and comes with a two-year warranty.

MY SPACE: Investing in a sofa bed and folding chairs, tables can help you create

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Semi-glossy satin p for durable, gentle

Indoor and outdoor finishing with satin paint assures you of durability for your home.

Satin, which is a semi glossy paint, is resistant to water. This property gives it the ability to withstand rain, which deteriorates paint. Paint that does not resist moisture peels off. Paint that does not let moisture drip off harbours moulds, which reduce the lifespan of the paint.

Make your guests feel comfortable, welcome Guest rooms may not need to look or feel palatial, yet some little tweaks can make guests feel welcome. The room should be a private retreat where a cup of tea and a catnap are pure pleasure. A few thoughtful touches and decorating tricks will make visitors feel right at home.

To ensure your guests enjoy a good night’s sleep, use cotton sheets. Launder new linen several times before guests arrive; the more linens are washed, the softer they get. A small bedside bouquet or arrangement will fill the air with an inviting fragrance and add a pop of colour.

Make sure the room is lit with a good reading lamp and other sources of soft light, such as

sconces. A single overhead light can make a room feel cold, rather than warm and comfy.

A large pile of pillows on the bed looks inviting, but is also a challenge to visitors during time to make the bed. Dress your guest bed simply with pairs of pillows that are neatly arranged.

If you want to offer extra toppings, such as quilts, stack them in the closet for easy access.

Whether they are family or friends, guests need to know they can retreat to the bedroom for peace and quiet without having to curl up on the bed. Offer comfortable seating with an upholstered wing chair tucked in a corner. A side table to hold a beverage and books is a must.

The moisture resistance property makes satin paint best for water-prone areas like the kitchen

Heavy traffic areas at home are bound to be stained.

Dirt sticks to the walls dimming their shine; but such stains can be washed off if satin paint was used, leaving the walls with their gentle shy shine.

Satin is naturally semi-glossy.

It does not scramble for attention with other house finishes. It remains dull, but glowing. Other house finishes

are let to sh intends the applied on cool.

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Home spaces keep diminishing despite your growing demand to bring in trendy items and accommodate more visitors with comfort.

Saving this shrinking space calls for deliberate measures in all rooms to make every space count.

Dual furniture are trending. Having a sofa bed saves the pain of having to squeeze your visitors into the children’s bedroom or fighting with the living room furniture to create space for the mat.

It will also save you the shame of knocking the door of your neighbour requesting them to put up your extra visitors.

Pull-out drawers in beds and dining tables can be essential storage options.

Items that are not regularly used can be relegated to these drawers especially drawer beds.

Folding chairs and tables make your space flexible.

Dining tables and chairs can be put aside to create

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more space for other purposes.

A dining room can be turned into a guest room just by frogging those dining chairs and lumping them at the corner before and unfolding the relevant furniture.

The same dining room can be converted into a bedroom with inflatable beds, which can be deflated once the visitors are gone.

Most of these items are made from wood or metal fabrications, and they are durable and convenient besides giving your home a trendy look.

Harmonising rooms that perform related purposes will not only save space for you, but also give you the convenience you need in locating some accessories.

For instance it makes no sense to separate a study room from a home office.

Putting them together makes your work easier especially if you are on research and you need to refer to your library.

A separate pantry and kitchen will in some way duplicate roles.

Hammering cabinets into the walls and pull-out drawers into the kitchen table will give you space for other purposes instead having separate cupboard and pantries.

The pantry now can be turned into a store or any other need that may arise.

Hanging your flat screen TV allows you to utilize your house better. The rotating arm gives you the freedom to tilt it to the best view angle to suite your location of sitting. It will not tax you stand space.

Spaces below the stair cases are not given attention.

They go to waste as you strive to get more space for storage.

Remember and utilise them.

Selling out the items you seldom use will create room for new and stylish furniture. If you do not use them, you do not need them then.

space in your house whenever you need it.

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Sirikoi Game Lodge, the open air house of Mt Kenya

On the northern slopes of Mount Kenya which harbours Sirikoi Game Lodge, stands an open air house.

The lodge, which comprises four beautiful palm-thatched cottages, is the handiwork of Suzanne Kasler. It is a perfect

example of an indooroutdoor living.

Surrounding the four cottages are acacia trees and an all green ground.

Designed like the traditional huts, the cottage have round walls with large open spaces which give amazing views

of distant wild game, star-lit skies and the leafy flora nearby.

The main cottage houses the living area with massive airspaces. One cottage serves as the kitchen while the other two make up the bedrooms.

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Diana Nekoye is one of Kenya’s celebrated style stars

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Diana Opoti’s 100 days of African fashion WEDNESday, AUGUST 27, 2014

They say that if you can sustain anything you set your mind on for 100 days, you can achieve your ultimate goal. Maybe this belief came from the expression ‘giving it 100 (per cent)’. We spoke with Diana Opoti, owner of a fashion PR firm and host of a TV show on M-Net on her 100 Days (of African Fashion) Challenge.

I have worn clothes by up-and-coming designers such as Katungulu Mwendwa, Maisha Concept and Wambui Mukenyi.

You share information and also champion new designers. What is in it for you?

Fashion labels ask me to push specific garments they are launching for this season and they are happy to pay for the endorsement. Some see me as someone who can connect them to brands – so without planning it, I am already running a small personal shopper and style concierge consultancy. It really is a win-win situation.

Describe yourself to us; who is Diana Opoti?

I studied Communications in Daystar University and became a senior content producer on the Patricia Show and later a Series Producer for Mashariki Mix. Afterwards, I started my own television series – Designing Africa. I run a fashion media communication agency, Artemis Media, through which I produce the TV show. The decision to take on fashion PR as a service follows the rapid growth of African fashion business.

How did you get Martini to support your mission?

My campaign message aligned well with their strategy to support homegrown talent and fashion is a great connect for their lifestyle brand.

What is your personal sense of style like?

I love elegant classics – stylish without having to be trending.

I am obsessed with prints – African inspired, geometrics; anything that’s printed and beautiful is likely to catch my eye.

How have you managed to create a distinction between ‘work’ and ‘life’?

It is impossible to spot me at any event that is not primarily about fashion – but even then, I am extremely selective of the events I attend. Work, for me, is actually fun – I’m paid to sit on fashion competition panels and I get to watch as new brands rise.

Congratulations on completing two months in your 100 Days Chalenge. Why did you start this campaign? How did the idea come to you?

100 Days of African Fashion was created to show the diversity of African fashion. I have researched the fashion consumer market and I was surprised at how many people were making assumptions about African fashion. I wanted to provoke followers to go beyond just liking to buying products.

By Viv Groskop So you want to challenge yourself for 100 days of meaningful change? Here are few tips to see you through. l Pick a challenge that is meaningful to you and tell yourself that you’re going to make through this challenge consistently for 100 Days.

Keep reminding yourself; it’s only one day at a time for just over three months.

And once those days are over, you can choose to do something else.

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As a devoted campaigner for African brands and labels, have you achieved what you had hoped to achieve?

I have created conversations on what African fashion is—the variety of styles— and it is financially paying off. There is a demand for these brands and my primary mission is to see them get the attention they deserve.

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Which designers have you showcased far?

I have worn clothes by Chrsitie Brown David Tlale, Anisa Mpungwe, Thula Sindi, Doreen Mashika, Kiko Romeo, Mina Evans and Adele Dejak, among others. In addition,

For our reader, the young fashion enthusiast, what advice do you have?

Be clear about what you want your brand to represent and create a business structure around it.

01: Custom made red dress by Wambui Mukenyi with Adele Dejak’s accessories, cow horn cuffs with gold leaf and a bone and brass kija necklace.

02: Edgy suit from Rwandese designer Mille Colline 03: Black Dress, a designer collaboration; designed

by Ann McCreath of Kiko Romeo and hand painted

by Sudanese artist Eltayeb Dawelbait 04: Summer Dress designed by Katungulu Mwendwa for African Mystique Ltd

l On a piece of paper, write down all the days from one to 100. Note down what you will do for each day to honor your commitment. Flag up any flash points: how will you continue your challenge if you travel out of town?

What else might get in your way? l Have a back-up plan if things go wrong. What if you fall ill and miss a day or two? How can you fit in a double or triple commitment the next day to get back on track?

Where do you get your drive?

I love beautiful clothes.

When was Day One of the campaign? Was it special?

Day One was June 23rd. The day before was the special one. That’s when I made the announcement that I will be launching the campaign. The most significant day was day 25! I announced our quarter milestone and people were so excited for me – I realized the campaign was about more than just me.

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l If you think it will help you to have other people hold you accountable, recruit some friends. If you think you need to keep this private, do that.

Keep a diary and use the numbers to stay motivatedgetting past the first 10 days is the toughest part. Once you’ve done that you won’t want to break your run. The more days you’ve got under your belt, the easier it gets.

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Give people the benefit of the doubt today, Capricorn. Even though you may not agree with everything going on around you, people have their reasons for the way they act and the way they are. This doesn’t mean that you need to act in exactly the same manner.

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

Some action you took yesterday may be opposed today, Aquarius. Unclear facts and romantic fantasies could get in the way of your taking decisive action. You may feel the need to act anyway. Keep in mind that communication could be tainted by pockets of uncertainty.

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

If you find yourself in a slump today, Pisces, don’t worry. It could be that nothing fits right or that a certain nervous, restless energy urges you to take action but uncertainty prevents you from knowing which way to turn.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

You’ll find that actions you take today resonate in the coming days. Don’t worry about the consequences.

Simply go for the gusto. Strong forces are at work encouraging you to seek freedom in your creative endeavors and giving you more room to explore your inner sanctuary that you hold so dearly.

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

You may run into a great deal of frustration if you try to fight the current circumstances, Cancer. The key is to take whatever situation you’re in and make the best of it. Whining and moping about your position won’t make things better.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

Keeping things in balance today might be tricky, Leo, since your instincts may gravitate toward a loving, fanciful, peaceful situation. There’s a harsh, warring force working against this position. Beware of this powerful energy that’s self-centered and courageous.

virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

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Make sure that the battle you fight today is yours, Libra. There’s a great deal of tension in the air that might erupt when you least expect it. It may behoove you to stay detached from the war that’s apt to ensue. Keep things light and try not to take things too seriously.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Wake up on the right side of bed, Scorpio. This will set the tone for the rest of the day. Keep things positive and you’ll find that the aggressive energies of the day work for instead of against you. Don’t try to fight people who are so obstinate that they refuse to see another perspective.

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You may feel a strong connection with your fanciful, romantic side today, Sagittarius. Dreams and illusions are apt to enter the scene and take you into the clouds. Be careful, because you might find that a strong aggressive force opposes these dreams.

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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. Fisher of wealth-Mohammed Salim, Nairobi.

2. Need money to fix my boat- John Muigai, Juja.

3. Forgot the bait, damn-Patrice Kirumba, UoN.

I Can’t Begin to Tell You, — by Elizabeth Buchan

Yesterday’s solution Fill in the blank spaces with the numbers 1 – 9. Every row, column and 3 x 3 box must contain all nine digits with no number repeated.

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scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

You may run into some tension today as fantasy gets in the way of your plan of attack, Gemini. Keep in mind that things are moving rapidly these days, and the slightest movement is magnified. Don’t try to undo things that can’t be undone. Accept your mistakes and move on.

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Things may be tough and aggressive today, Virgo, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make progress. There’s a nervous energy in the air spurring people to action. Keep in mind that you’re likely to get caught up in the frenzy and be called to take a stand.

Be careful that your viewpoint doesn’t become fixed and stubborn.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

There’s apt to be powerful aggression today that may leave you feeling like you want to declare war on everyone, Taurus. You may get the feeling that everyone else is completely nuts and you’re the only one who really knows what’s going on. Beware of misinformed people and false information.

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The year is 1940 and life for Kay Eberstern is perfect and privileged.

The owner of a great home, her husband Bror, also owns a large estate, has adult children and is in a wonderful marriage.

She could not possibly ask for more. That is until the war comes to Copenhagen and they are forced to house the Nazis.

Kay knows she cannot pretend to co-exist with the enemy the way her husband does.

She feels she must do something so she secretly joins the resistance movement.

Which means she becomes a spy for the British. If caught, she faces torture and execution, but who would suspect her, a law-

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abiding housewife?

Not even her husband Bror knows what she is up to.

Ghost workers need to be dealt with once and for all Workers’ go slows have fanged into the flesh of several county governments due to unpaid salaries even as the national government pledges to weed out ghost workers as from next week.

County government bosses are blaming the national

government for delayed remittance of funds to these devolved units. Are they calling for money to pay ghosts?

One wonders why the digital government must take more than one year to hook these jinns who are drowning public funds into their bellies,

pushing service delivery to the graveyard in go-slows.

If precaution is not taken, the same economic fraudsters will discreetly creep into the digitalised public servants payroll and engorge themselves as before. For sure this time they will not be noticed.

The wage bill will continue protruding and the government will call for pay cuts.

Pay cuts and high taxes are justified if they ameliorate the sick in hospitals, unsafe security agents, the hungry farmers and the killer roads.

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Chepngetich inspired by elder sister’s success path Rosefline Chepngetich (centre right) draws aspiration from her sister Faith, who recently won a Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow, Scotland.

Chepngetich early this week won gold in the women’s 2000m steeplechase at the Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, in Nanjing, China “I’m happy right now. My kick is strong and I just kept going. When we train, we always train how to sprint in the last 200m and that is what I did,” said a jubilant Chepngetich who won in 6:22.67.

Her future plans? “I will take part in the World Championships next and

then I hope go to Rio Olympics and make sure I win an Olympic gold medal.”

Faith, 19, has won World Youth and World Junior championships titles, with the Africa record of 3:56.98 set at the IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, last year. Faith is a Form Three Student at Winner’s Girls’ High School, in Kuresoi.

“I train with Faith who encourages me to work hard on the track…. though I am not old I have a lot to learn from her. My dream is to be with her in the coming Olympics,” she says.

UK record as Red Devils scoop an Sh8.7b Angel Manchester United have agreed a British record transfer fee of Sh8.7billion to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria.

The Argentina international, 26, is in Manchester and did his medical on Tuesday morning, after which the move - which will take United’s summer spending to Sh19.3billion - will be confirmed.

He could make his debut away to Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.

The fee will eclipse the Sh7.3billion Chelsea paid Liverpool for striker Fernando Torres in 2011.

United last broke the British transfer record when they paid Leeds Sh4.2billion for Rio Ferdinand in 2002.

The Old Trafford club have so far secured left-back Luke Shaw, midfielder Ander Herrera and Di Maria’s Argentina team-mate Marcos Rojo for a combined Sh10.5billion this summer.

“Di Maria has not trained with us today and he came in to say goodbye to the players and people at the club,” said Real boss Carlo Ancelotti on Sunday.

The decision is his and the club has done what it could to keep him here.”

Di Maria injured a thigh in Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final win over Belgium but was still named on the 10man shortlist for the Fifa player of the tournament award.

He joined Real from Benfica for Sh5.3billion in 2010, and won La Liga in 2012 and the Champions League last season.

Former Real president Ramon Calderon said he “does not like” the idea of Di Maria leaving, adding: “Normally a club

who owns the very good players don’t like to sell them.”

The 26-year-old will go straight into the squad for Saturday lunchtime’s trip to Burnley and adds some much-needed quality to Louis van Gaal’s squad.

into the squad: The winger is expected to go straight into the squad for Saturday lunchtime’s trip to Burnley.

Algerian league stopped after Cameroonian player is killed The Algerian Football Federation has suspended football indefinitely following the death of Cameroonian player Albert Ebosse, who was hit by a stone thrown by fans.

Ebosse, 24, was struck on the head as players left the pitch after his side JS Kabylie’s home defeat

by USM Alger in Tizi Ouzou on Saturday.

Algerian authorities had ordered the indefinite closure of the 1st November 1954 stadium. The ruling will apply to all stadiums in the country.

The federation has also decided that Sh8.5million will be given to Ebosse’s family - a figure believed to be the amount he would have earned over the period of his contract. In addition, JS Kabylie’s players will each donate a month’s salary.

An investigation into Ebosse’s death, and a deeper inquiry into football hooliganism in the country, has been ordered by the Algerian interior ministry.

The said 1st November 1954 stadium was under maintenance at the time of the game and fans threw loose stones that were lying on the ground.

It is understood that one of the key questions to be asked by the investigation will be why the venue was used when construction works were still in progress.

The match was only the second round of games in the new season

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KHU set to host world hockey league

Kenya Hockey Union is ready to host the first round of Africa-World League One Hockey tournament from Tuesday to Sunday next week at the City Park Hockey Stadium.

The competition will serve as a qualifier for the 2015 World League Championships.

African Hockey Federation (AFHF) had initially granted the hosting rights to Zimbabwe, but the southern Africa state declined, citing lack of a certified international playing surface.

“It is an honour for AFHF to give us the chance to host the tournament, just months after hosting another successful

continental championship in Nairobi,. We are ready to go ” Nahashon Randiek, the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) chairman, said.

Kenya, who finished third in last year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Nairobi, will be without the services of key players in Willis Oketch, Zack Aura (both retired) and injured Davies Wanangwe.

Women’s team: Goalkeepers- Cynthia Akinyi and Ruth Njoki; Defenders: Terry Juma, Caroline, Flavia Mutivia, Doreen Barasa, Lotene Nondi; Midfielder: Betsy Ommalla, Caroline Guchu, Anita Agunda, Glen Namasake, Audrey

Omaido, Tracy Karanja; Attackes: Margaret Rotich, Lilliqn Aura, Pquline Naise and Jackline Mwangi; Coaches: William Oketch and Jos Openda; Team Manager: Alice Mashedi. Men: Goalkeepers: Linus Sang and James Kayieko; Defenders: Kenneth Nyongesa, Constant Wakhura, Richard Birir, Joseph Obare, Brian Saina, Maxwell Wakhungu, layson Luvanda; Mid fielders: Felix Okoth, Willis Okeyo, Frank Wanangwe, Brian Musasia, Tony Nyikuri, Leon Magomere, Francis Esikuri, Ian Oyale; Forwards: Emmanuel Simiyu; Coaches: Meshack Senge and Inderjit Matharu;

IN ACTION: Audrey Omaido (right) of Telkom Orage against a USIU player in a local league match. The Kenya Hockey Union says it’s ready to host the AfricaWorld League One tournament in Nairobi next week.

Referee loses assualt case against banned Sparki Youth coach An assistant coach accused of assaulting a match official rendering him impotent has been acquitted by a Mombasa Law Court.

Daudi Kajembe, a former assistant coach with lower division side Sparki Youth, was set free in the Kenyan coastal city for lack of evidence.

He was accused of kicking referee Martin Wekesa Shikuku in the private parts during a division one match on September 22, 2012.

Shikuku was about to send off a player the team of the accused.

In a one-hour ruling read by Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate; Justice Irene Ruguru, the court dismissed the charges after the prosecution’s key evidence was ruled inadmissible.

The magistrate listed four grounds in which she dismissed the case that could not sustain the charges of causing grievous bodily harm. The attack happened two minutes to the end of the match between fierce rivals Sparki and Admiral at the Tudor Day Grounds.

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Netball course cancelled over Ebola virus concern

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banned Kajembe for life with former national team Harambee Stars head coach, Mohammed Kheri, who was acting as Technical Director for Sparki suspended for a year. The curious case that hit international headlines saw Wekesa seek some Sh13mil-

lion in compensation from the country’s federation when he accused the coach of squeezing his testicles.

The team was docked six points and ordered to pay all the medical bills accruing to the injured referee until he fully recovers.

Kenya Netball Federation (KNF) officials have been left disappointed after last minute cancellation of an international netball coaching and umpiring course that was scheduled for August 25-September 1 in Nairobi.

The KNF said the cancellation was called

by International Netball Federation due to fears over Ebola epidemic in parts of West Africa.

“We regret to inform you that due to Ebola outbreak in West Africa, International Netball Federation and the

African Netball Federation have postponed the planned course indefinitely.

We shall communicate to you immediately they reschedule the same,” the KNF said in a statement to the press. Lilian Anupi, the KNF secretary general said the cancellation is a blow to the local body. She confirmed that no participant from outside the country had arrived by the time of cancellation. Last week, Nigeria withdrew from next month’s World League One Hockey championship slated for next month in Nairobi.

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Pacquiao gears up for Algieri showdown

Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri are on a two-week, globe-trotting tour to promote their welterweight title clash in November.

When Pacquiao met news reporters in Macau on Tuesday, questions about his elusive mega fight with the undefeated US Floyd Mayweather elicited a sharp response.

“Who’s that?” Pacquiao joked, when Mayweather was mentioned by reporters.

Pacquiao’s hall-of-fame trainer Freddie Roach was less jovial, conceding bluntly that the two boxing legends, both in the twilight of glittering careers, may never be seen

in the same ring.

“We can’t waste our time waiting for him,” Roach said.. “We’ve done everything we could to make that fight happen. It’s like, we’re available if he’s interested in it, but again we can’t sit around waiting for him.”

Eight-division world champion Pacquiao’s next date is a World Boxing Organization welterweight title defence against Algieri.

Algieri, is the undefeated WBO junior welterweight title-holder, their fight will be on November 23 in Macau’s Cotai Arena.

The pair were in Macau on Monday and Shanghai on Tuesday, and they

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heavy hitter: Pacquiao (right) is on a two-week, globe-trotting tour to promote his welterweight title clash against Chris Algieri in November.

will move on to promotional events in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York in the next 12 days.

In 2010, Pacquiao and Mayweather were close to agreeing a fight between the two greatest boxers

of their generation, which could potentially have generated a record Sh25.5billion in pay-per-view revenue.

Mayweather has a rematch against Marcos Maidana next month and Pacquiao faces Algieri

A victory for Mayweather would take him to the magical 50-0 mark, a win for Pacquiao would cement his place as one of the greatest boxers not just of his own generation, but of all time.

Arsenal host Besiktas in crucial playoff match Arsenal will seek to clinch a place in the lucrative Champions’ League group stage this week in return legs of the playoffs.

Ten-man Arsenal escaped Turkey with a goalless draw against Besiktas last week.

The Gunners remain on course for a 17th consecutive group phase appearance although they will be without suspended midfielder Aaron Ramsey for tonight’s clash.

Arsene Wenger’s men displayed resilience by coming from two

best foot forward: Arsenal striker Aaron Ramsey in action.

The team is eyeing a Champions’ League group stage spot in return legs of the play-offs.

goals down to secure a 2-2 draw at Everton in a Premier League clash on Saturday.

Midfielder Jack Wilshere believes the result puts them in perfect frame of mind to wrap up the tie with Besiktas.

“This is a fantastic point and now we have a big game on Wednesday and this will give us great confidence going into that,” the England midfielder said after the match at Goodison Park.

“We never give up and at this level that is massive. We have always shown over the years that Arsenal are going to battle like mad right until the end.”

The north London club boasts a proud record of having never lost a Champions League qualifying tie. Last week’s draw was the first time in 13 matches they’d failed to win a play-off encounter.

Everton sign veteran Eto’o Everton have completed the signing of veteran striker Samuel Eto’o on a free transfer, with the 33 year-old crossing over on a two-year contract.

Eto’o, who was released by Chelsea in May after notching nine goals in 21 appearances, would provide additional striking

options for Roberto Martinez’s side and bring considerable European experience.

The former Barcelona and Inter Milan marksman will reportedly undergo a medical on Wednesday before putting pen to paper on the deal.

Originally part of Real Madrid’s

youth academy, Eto’o rose to prominence during a four-year spell at Mallorca before making a Sh3.5billion move to Barcelona in 2004.

Coupled with his goal scoring exploits for his country, he scored 108 goals in 145 appearances for the Blaugrana.

banned: Atletico coach Diego Simeone is on eight matches ban over his conduct during the Supercopa de Espana clash with Real Madrid.

Atletico coach Simeone to serve eight-match ban

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has been hit with a total ban of eight matches following his conduct during the Supercopa de Espana clash with Real Madrid.

Simeone was sent from the dugout in the first half of the second leg at the Vicente Calderon on Friday after arguing with officials on the touchline.

He then patted the fourth official on the head and sarcastically applauded the referee before heading to the stands.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has deemed it fit to punish him for four separate acts of misconduct, totalling an

eight-match ban from the touchline.

In an official statement, the RFEF confirmed that Simeone has received a two-game ban for excessive protests over a decision, a four-game ban for striking the fourth official.

Two additional one-game suspensions for applauding the referee before continuing to remonstrate from the stands.

Simeone has also been hit with a fine totalling Sh701million for the incidents, while Atletico have also been issued a financial punishment. The 44-year-old has a total of 10 days in which to appeal against the sanction.

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Wednesday, AUGUST aUGUsT 27, 2014 WEDNESday,

It’s straight into action at Burnley for new boy Di Maria

Manchester United have completed the signing of Real Madrid ace Angel Di Maria, who becomes the most expensive signing in Premier League history.

The Argentina international, who can play across the frontline and in midfield, moves to Old Trafford in a deal worth Sh8.7 billion and is now the fifth-costliest player ever.

The Argentine winger had a medical in Manchester on Tuesday and has signed a five-year deal.

Di Maria is likely to make his debut on Saturday against Burnley in the Premier League. The 26-year-old said United were “the only club that I would have left Real Madrid for”.

“Louis van Gaal is a fantastic coach with a proven track record of success and I am impressed by the vision and determination everyone has to get this club back to the top - where it belongs. I now

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just cannot wait to get started,” Di Maria said. United manager Van Gaal praised Di Maria as “a world-class midfielder” but added “most importantly he is a team player”. “There is no doubting his immense natural talent,” continued the Dutchman.

“He is a tremendously fast and incisive left-footed player who puts fear into the most accomplished defence. His dribbling skills and his ability to take on and beat opponents are a joy to watch. He is an excellent addition to the team.”

The winger however as sensationally claimed he did not want to leave Real Madrid but was left no choice by the La Liga club’s board.

Instead, Di Maria claimed “lies were circulated” when both player and club were in dispute over a new contract and that Madrid wanted to “pin the idea of leaving” on him.

Wayne Rooney @ WayneRooney Welcome to Manchester United angel di maria #excited Manchester United @ManUtd BREAKING: Angel Di Maria has completed his move to #mufc for a British record fee of £59.7m. #WelcomeDiMaria Adell Di Maria @adell_sam @LAKE_______ tell me when last Arsenal beat ManUtd. Even the famous Moyes’ side thrashed u. True or false?

Hahahahahahahaha Nathanael Gaius @nathgayus @CAZOLASANTI6 buh like seriously sacking Moyes was never the ideal thing to do gaskiya. I never blamed Moyes for @ManUtd perfor muhibin raihan @binbenbon Totally agree RT @ odhonindra @prillySafitri @ firdauskid @binbenbon Moyes was better than Van Ga(g)al affincho chura @_swagi_ 11h People still on Moyes case, SMH! You didn’t support him and the players didn’t and you expect a smooth run from that mess Idealist @idealist Moyes will be laughing his head off now Billy Meredith @ UrmstonLordMUFC Louis Van Gaal “I’m here to build a new Team and you can’t do that in one Month”

DONE DEAL: New Manchester United player Angel Di Maria with the club’s CEO Edward Wood during the signing ceremony.

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