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Ethiopians linked to Mandera violence
A total of 19 people have been reported killed in Mandera County in the raging inter-clan violence. Unconfirmed reports indicated that Ethiopian raiders are involved in the clashes. More than 180 houses were on Wednesday burnt at the Rhamu area, the epicentre of the latest clashes. Police say the death toll from the fighting has hit 11 with hundreds of residents displaced from their homes. Another eight people are feared dead in another attack at Banissa area, about 200 kilometres from Rhamu. P2
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courting the grave: A man pushes a bicycle up the busy—and dangerous—Valley Road oblivious or unconcerned over the dangers of wheezing cars. A report by the Nairobi County Transport and Urban Decongestion Committee shows that 26 per cent of residents are not keen on road safety.
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Ethiopians linked to Mandera killings From Page 1 The estimated 200 attackers said to have crossed over from Ethiopia shot indiscriminately at Kenyans in the border town in a raid that lasted several hours on Tuesday. A police report said the heavily armed assailants attacked Banissa in military fatigue. At least six bombs are said to have been used in the raid. At least 20 houses were burnt, property destroyed and a dispensary and school vandalised.
The attackers blocked all roads leading to the town to make it difficult for intervention by security forces. “The number of injured is yet to be confirmed,” the police report noted. Those killed could also not be identified as they had been taken for burial at undisclosed locations. Members of the Degodia community are the majority of the town’s inhabitants and were the top targets in the attack. Members of the Garre and Degodia communities, which account for
almost 80 per cent of Mandera County’s inhabitants, have been locked in endless feuds that are based on historical and political differences. The two communities overlap into neighbouring Ethiopia. There are reports that those in Ethiopia are heavily involved in the latest clashes. Deputy Police Inspector General Grace Kaindi on Tuesday said the skirmishes are a spill-over of similar conflicts between the two communities in Ethiopia.
The fighting started last week at Rhamu where residents normally use dhows to cross River Daua that separates the two countries. On Monday, similar attacks were reported in Rhamu Dhimtu, about 30 kilometres from Rhamu town on the way to Banissa as gunmen suspected to be from the Garre community attacked villages and torched 15 houses. The on-going fighting has disrupted key activities in the region. International humanitarian group, Red Cross, has suspended
operations after its staff were attacked on Monday. Police have launched aerial patrols to provide support to ground officers as they hunt down the raiders. An aircraft, MI-17 registration number 5Y-EDM, left Wilson Airport on Tuesday with General Service Unit Commandant Joel Mboya Kiltili, Kenya Police Airwing Commandant Rodgers Mbithi, and AP Deputy Director of Operations Mwangi Nderitu, among other top officers, on board as they seek an end to the killings.
WANTED: Some of the 600 residents of the all-female settlement, Noiva do Cordeiro, in southeast Brazil. Young women in the town are growing increasingly frustrated with lack of men and are asking eligible bachelors to jump in.
Brazilian women-only town looking for well-behaved men
A Brazilian settlement scheme that is made up of only young, ‘extremely attractive’ women is the new talk of town. Noiva do Cordeiro, in the southeast part of the country, has a population of 600 mainly women. Men are sent away at 18 and the few husbands available are only allowed in town on weekends. But young women in the town are growing increasingly frustrated over lack of men, and have appealed for eligible bachelors to step forward. “The only men we single girls meet are
either married or related to us…. everyone is a cousin. I haven’t kissed a man for a long time,” Nelma Fernandes, 23, told The Mirror. “We all dream of falling in love and getting married. But we like living here and don’t want to have to leave the town to find a husband.” The unusual settlement was founded by Maria Senhorinha de Lima, who was branded an adulterer and thrown out after fleeing her forced marriage. Other women rejected by society joined
her in isolation, and Noiva do Cordeiro was born. “But the appeal for bachelors has a caveat: it requires men to do what we say and live by our rules,” said Nelma. “There are lots of things that women do better than men. Our town is prettier, more organised, and far more harmonious than if men were in charge. “And there’s always time to stop and gossip, try on each other’s clothes and do each other’s hair and nails.”
Grandma shocked by mouse in cereal delicacy A grandmother in UK was in for a surprise when she discovered a dead, shrivelled mouse in the bowl of cereal she poured from a freshly opened box. We sincerely apologise in advance for your new cereal phobia. Patti Henderson, 50, discovered the critter in the Kellogg’s brand Crunchy Nut Cornflakes
just before her two-year-old grandson went in for the cereal kill. Ms Henderson, who has six grandchildren, said she loves having her grandson stay and bought the cereal for him especially, reports the Daily Mail. After pouring out the cornflakes, she noticed something ‘black’, and took a closer look.
She said: “I knew something wasn’t right, so I got a spoon and gingerly moved the flakes out of the way. Then I saw the mouse. It was horrible and I felt absolutely sick.” Henderson added: “Goodness knows how long the mouse was in the box or if it was dead or alive when it went in.” “I have put the box and the
mouse in the freezer for now because I want environmental health or Kellogg’s to come and look at it.” Henderson has also contacted Environmental Health Officials. The store eventually said they were concerned over the incident and offered Henderson a new box of cereal.
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Chinese main culprits in ivory trade
South Koreans will be extinct by 2750!
A Chinese is involved in every seizure of ivory in Kenya, a report by wildlife charity BornFreeUSA says. The report, “Out of Africa: Mapping the Global Trade in Illicit Elephant Ivory”, also identified Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Mombasa Port as major conduits for the multi-million-dollar illegal global ivory trade. It warned that ivory and wildlife trafficking converges with other forms of organised crime.
South Koreans will be extinct by the year 2750 if nothing is done to stop the nation’s falling fertility rate. Researchers from the National Assembly Research Service in Seoul (NARS) report that the country’s fertility rate declined to a new low of 1.19 children per woman in 2013. This is well below the fertility rate required to sustain South Korea’s current population of 50 million people, South Korean news agency, the Chosun Ilbo reported. In a simulation, the NARS study suggests that the population will shrink to 40 million in 2056 and 10 million in 2136. The report indicates that, at the current birth rate, the last South Korean will die in 2750, making it the first national group in the world to become extinct. David Coleman, a population expert at Oxford University, had warned that South Korea’s fertility rate is so low it threatens the existence of the nation. The NARS simulation, however, is a worst-case scenario and does not consider possible changes that may come in the future.
Panic in Gigiri as police gun down three suspects Three suspected thugs were yesterday shot dead by police and two firearms recovered from them at a petrol station in Gigiri. Nine bullets and several handcuffs were also found on the slain suspects. Police said the men also had a communication gadget at the time of the shooting and that they were planning a robbery in the area. Gigiri OCPD Vitalis Otieno said undercover police were trailing the men who were in a salon car for hours before striking at the Kobil petrol station, which also houses the Gigiri Java Coffee restaurant. Police say the gang was on a mission to hijack and divert a lorry that was carrying dozens of empty LPG cylinders in the area when they were intercepted. “They had pistols, police communication gadgets and a pair of handcuffs when the incident happened,” said Otieno. A traffic police officer then stopped the lorry at the junction
of Limuru road and UN Avenue before boarding and directing the driver to park at the petrol station. The suspects then followed the lorry to the petrol station, where the officers pounced. The 3.30pm incident occurred just about 200 metres from both the US and Canadian embassies which are heavily guarded. It caused a lot of panic in the diplomatic zone with many mistaking it for a terror attack. Witnesses said the premises were hurriedly closed and workers ordered to remain inside as customers in the busy Java Coffee house and attendants at the petrol station scampered for safety. Otieno said undercover police were trailing the men who were in a salon car before the shooting happened at about 4 pm. He added they are trying to establish if the same gang was behind the shooting of an Asian businessman in his premises along Kirinyaga Road on Tuesday morning.
City fires leave scores homeless Several houses were last night burnt down in two separate fires in Nairobi leaving many without shelter. The fires happened in Ngong Town and Shauri Moyo area. Police say they are yet to know the cause of the blazes in both incidents but investigations have been launched. Those whose structures were affected have pleaded for help to reconstruct them.
Laziness cited for poor use of footbridges
bloody end: one of the suspects shot dead by police at the Kobil petrol station in Gigiri yesterday.
Ignorance about road regulations, laziness and lack of road safety awareness has been blamed for the high number of Nairobians who are not using footbridges and pedestrian crossings. The Nairobi County Government’s Transport and Urban decongestion committee, in a report, says 26 per cent of city residents are not keen on road safety. Other reasons why people don’t use the footbridges include negligence, insecurity on the bridges, presence of hawkers and street families and the fact that such bridges are not strategically placed.
Relief for cash-strapped counties as Treasury loans them Sh29b Cash-strapped counties have heaved a sigh of relief after the Treasury advanced them a total of Sh29 billion to their coffers to help them pay salaries and meet other operations costs. The devolved units are yet to receive their county allocation
funds, two months after the money is ought to have been deposited into their accounts. Council of Governors chairman Isaac Ruto on Tuesday said they would be unable to pay salaries of county workers if the national government did not intervene.
And yesterday, the National Treasury intervened with the advance “We have decided to lend Sh29 billion to the 47 county governments for now then we will recover it when they get their allocations,” said Mr Henry Rotich,
the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary. The money will cater for at least two month’s salaries as the processing of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill continues. The bill was taken back to the
Senate by the National Assembly after they differed on some of its component thus causing a delay in the release of the funds. It has to be passed by the Senate and then assented to by the President to allow them to release Sh226.6 billion to the 47 counties.
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Kenyatta calls for joint EA efforts on terrorism President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked regional police chiefs to consolidate efforts in combating terrorism and other crimes. He said victory in the war against crime will be realised faster if police forces in the East African region work in solidarity and mustered self-belief. “It is also in our best interest to tighten our collaboration in intelligence gathering, and in the execution of the programmes that we agree together,” President Kenyatta said. He added: “The signs are very encouraging: our standing cooperation in our common life and in our trade; our common interest in good governance, in security and in education – all these stand us in strengthen us for the fight we must wage.” The President spoke on Wednesday in Mombasa when he opened the 16th
East Africa Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation (EAPCCO) Annual General Meeting. He asked police chiefs to meet regularly and ensure resolutions passed are implemented. He said in the last five years, the region has witnessed a rise in terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering and crimes against the environment, adding that efforts must be scaled up to defeat the vices. He said the upsurge in illicit trade in wildlife products – especially ivory and rhino horns – should be stopped immediately as it directly threatened the livelihoods of communities that benefit from wildlife. “Our region has been identified as a major and growing centre for this callous commerce – between January and October 2013 alone, over ten tonnes of ivory were intercepted in
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encouraging: President Kenyatta said there are encouraging signs in cooperation on trade, good governance and security within east africa.
Mombasa,” he said. He said illicit trade in wildlife products has hampered the region’s collective security as it fed into terrorism. It has also harmed the region’s reputation, standing and trade with the world. “International terrorism
Block gruesome images, adviser urges Facebook One of Facebook’s safety advisers will ask the organisation to introduce safeguards to prevent users from stumbling on gruesome images. The move follows complaints over photos showing severed heads taken in a parts of Syria that are controlled by jihadist group Islamic State (IS). The firm initially refused to delete the images, saying they did not contravene its guidelines. It later blocked the material after being contacted by BBC. Stephen Balkam, chief executive of the US’s Family Online Safety Institute (Fosi), said he planned to raise the issue next month at a meeting of the Facebook Safety Advisory Board on which he serves. “There may be instances in which graphic photos and videos, like the beheadings in Syria, can be justified as being in the public interest,” he told BBC. “However, if they are hosted on Facebook or other social media platforms, there should be two barriers put in place.
“First, an interstitial, or cover page over the graphic images. With an interstitial in place, a user, particularly a child, will not have the image appear in their timeline or be easily seen if they are sent a link to the images. “Secondly, there should be an age gate, saying that you must verify that you are 18 years of age. While this is easily circumvented, it does at least warn the user and may well deter both kids and adults alike.” Balkam had initially criticised Facebook last year after it rejected calls to delete a video clip showing a woman being beheaded in Mexico. At the time, the site did briefly place a warning over the clip before deciding to remove it on the basis that it “glorified” violence. Facebook’s policy is that while the sharing of graphic content for sadistic pleasure is banned, use of distressing images designed to condemn violence or highlight a vital issue is permitted. “We sometimes see people come to Facebook to share experiences and on occasion this may result in content that some may find upsetting,” a spokesman said.
threatens our societies: in choosing violence over dialogue, terrorists reject the basic premise of any democratic nation; in choosing spectacular, murderous violence, terrorists reject the respect for life shared by African
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societies across the continent,” he said. In calling for joint efforts against terrorists, the President said the threat is not confined to one country or region but harms all those who do not share their dark view of the world.
Knut’s strike threat over delayed allowances Teachers have again threatened to lay down tools to force the Government honour their agreement on increased allowances. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) on Wednesday issued a 21-day notice to the Teachers Service Commission to launch talks on the deal or face the strike. Secretary General Wilson Sossion said members have become restless because the deal which formed part of a returnto work formula after last year’s strike has not been honoured. “This was to be written within 90 days after resuming duty yet nothing has been done to date,” Soosion said. “Failure would mean the employer shall be provoking teachers to an industrial unrest upon the expiry of this notice,” he said.
Researchers find tomato cure for prostrate cancer Eating tomatoes may lower the risk of prostate cancer, research has shown. Men who take more than 10 portions of tomatoes each week reduce the risk by about 20 per cent, studies in UK have shown. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide and is the biggest threat in Kenya, with every 17 per 100,000 being victims. Cancer is the third highest cause of deaths in Kenya and accounts for seven per cent of the national total deaths annually after infectious and cardiovascular diseases. Cancer experts recommend balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in red and processed meat, fat and salt. The Bristol team analysed the diets and lifestyles of around 20,000 British men aged between 50 and 69. There are 35,000 new cases and around 10,000 deaths related to prostate cancer reported in UK every year. Researchers found out that men who take more than 10 portions of tomatoes each week - such as fresh tomatoes, tomato juice and baked beans
- saw an 18 per cent drop in prostate cancer risk. Eating the recommended five servings of fruit or vegetables or more a day was also found to decrease risk by 24 per cent, compared with men who ate two-and-a-half servings or less. “Our findings suggest that tomatoes may be important in prostate cancer prevention,” said Vanessa Er, of the School of Social and Community Medicine at Bristol University. “But further studies need to be conducted to confirm our findings, especially through human clinical trials. “Men should still eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables,
maintain a healthy weight and stay active,” the report indicates. The cancer-fighting properties of tomatoes are thought to be due to lycopene, an antioxidant which can protect against DNA and cell damage. Researchers also looked at two other dietary components linked to prostate cancer risk selenium, found in flour-based foods such as bread and pasta, and calcium found in dairy products such as milk and cheese. Men who had optimal intake of the three dietary components had a lower risk of prostate cancer, they said.
cure: Men who take more than 10 portions of fresh tomatoes or their juice saw 18 per cent fall in prostate cancer risk.
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US health official warns of global Ebola threat A top US public health official has warned that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa could worsen if an “unprecedented” response to bring it under control is not hastened. Tom Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control in the US said the epidemic “is likely to get worse before it gets better.” “Every day this outbreak goes on, it increases the risk for another export to another country.
The sooner the world comes together to help Liberia and West Africans, the safer we will all be,” he said in Monrovia, Liberia ahead of a meeting of health ministers across West Africa to discuss the growing crisis. More than 2,600 people have been infected by the virus in Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria since the outbreak began in December and the World Health Organisation says the epidemic has killed 1, 427. Liberia
has been hardest-hit with 624 deaths and 1,082 cases since the start of the year. Mr Frieden met Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to discuss ways to fight the disease. “The cases are increasing. I wish I did not have to say this, but it is going to get worse before it gets better,” he admitted. “The world has never seen an outbreak of Ebola like this. Consequently, not only are the numbers large, but we know there are many
inothernews Politics unpopular on social media You wouldn’t be faulted for thinking people turn to sites like Facebook and Twitter to talk about everything—a promotion at work, their lunch, a breakup, even a death in the family. But according to a new study done by the Pew Research Center, there are some topics that people consider off-limits when it comes to social sharing. The study found people are less likely to post about political and controversial topics on sites like Facebook and Twitter. “People who thought their social media friends disagreed with
them were less likely to discuss the issues in face-to-face gatherings, as well as online forums,” stated the study. This was mainly due to fears that their views will not be widely shared. The tendency to not speak up about policy issues in public when they believe that they hold a minority view is referred to as the “spiral of silence”. “Social media affects a long-established human attribute - that those who think they hold minority opinions often self-censor, failing to speak out for fear of ostracism or ridicule,” the report states.
more cases than has been diagnosed and reported,” he added. He said there is a need for “urgent action” and called on Liberians “to come together” to stop misconceptions that have helped the outbreak spread. Despite rumours to the contrary, the virus is not airborne and is spread by humans coming into contact with bodily fluids, such as sweat and blood, from those infected with virus.
IGAD envoys hail ceasefire deal by South Sudan foes IGAD Special Envoys for South Sudan have welcomed the signing in Addis Ababa of a deal to end hostilities by South Sudan rivals. The envoys hailed leaders of the warring factions saying the new ceasefire deal brings new expectations to the people of South Sudan, the region and the entire international community, that the senseless conflict in South Sudan will end. They said cessation of hostilities is important for the building of confidence between the parties and for the multi-stakeholder roundtable talks to proceed.
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Uhuru, Ruto target Raila strongholds: President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto are working to win over Raila Odinga’s most loyal supporters. Because of the Jubilee strategy, Raila has summoned his MPs today to a Parliamentary Group meeting to discuss, among other things, their referendum plan and how to respond to the ruling coalition. ‘The meeting will be about referendum exercise,’ said a notice yesterday...
Exam shock as Knut issues strike notice: Teachers Wednesday said they will strike, to coincide with the start of national examinations, over their long-running pay dispute with the government. Their union gave a 21-day notice to their employer, the TSC, to start talks on a new pay deal or face a strike. “Failure would mean the employer shall be provoking teachers to an industrial unrest at the expiry of the said period,” the union said...
Ruto, Raila trade words over battle for referendum: CORD leader Raila Odinga has accused Deputy President William Ruto of blocking President Uhuru Kenyatta from reaching out to and working with the Opposition, adding that the President means well for Kenya. Raila made the scathing attack on a late night television show on Tuesday but Ruto Wednesday took the fight to Raila’s backyard in Kisumu..
Raila rules out ODM polls, cites interference: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has ruled out fresh elections for new ODM party officials any time soon, citing the possibility of the elections being infiltrated by Jubilee decoys. He expressed fears that key positions in the party could be filled by persons suspected to be sponsored to wreck the party from within...
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rising demand: staff in a meeting in a company office in Nairobi. Growing demand for office space has given rise to glaring security risks.
Rising demand for office space turns into security risk As more Kenyans spend a major part of their lives in public buildings, growing demand for office space has given rise to a collection of glaring security risks. The need for quality commercial space in the capital city is rising by 2.5 per cent a year, property project managers Mentor Management East Africa have revealed. “Commercial buildings have high human traffic and a lot of valuable property housed in an environment
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where movement is restricted by elevators and stairways,” said Tony Sugden, CEO of Warrior Security, a specialist in risk solutions for UN in South Sudan. US companies spend over $1 million (Sh88 million) a year on building security, says the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS). Security issues covered in US fall into the need to keep all occupants safe and protect buildings and contents despite large flows
of people. The 2008 bombing of the Taj Mahal Palace and Towers in Mumbai, India demonstrated how buildings with multiple entrances can be a playfield for terrorists. A report published in Today Travel says multiple entrances in building enhanced easy entry and exit for terrorists who killed at least 166 people. Sunil Sethi, a Columnist with Business Standard, compared the Westgate siege in Nairobi with the Mumbai
attack. He says Westgate was a sitting target for terrorists because of enclosed spaces, multiple entrances, underground parking mazes and laid-back security. Experts say occupants should be familiarised with emergency plans, encouraged to be vigilant, and informed of potential threats and actual incidents. Use of employee security cards, posts blocking some entrances and close monitoring of deliveries are also encouraged.
Getting required cash to start a business is often a challenge to many, says Charlie Foster, a business development expert for Virgin, the famous UK multi-national company. However many entrepreneurs often turn to friends and family for funding. Foster says funding by friends and family has become popular. “It is easy for entrepreneurs to get heard,” he says. “Venture capitalists and angel investors have a lot of start-ups knocking on their door trying to pitch their
company. It can be difficult to get time with them.” Angel investors are wealthy individuals who provide capital for business startups, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. Kenya is home to a number of the investors, including Jacana Partners and Fanisi Capital which fund local businesses and start-ups. “Entrepreneurs are more likely to get funding from friends and family as they are inclined to help out a friend starting a business and say yes,” says Foster.
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Mombasa - Nairobi railway to cut travel time by two hours The Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) will provide employment to as many as 30,000 Kenyans. It will also save commuters at least two hours in travel time, Li Juguang, the project’s Deputy Manager, has said. As part of a development by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Li says the scheme attaches great importance to staff localisation. With the proportion of Chinese staff to their Kenyan rivals standing at about 1 to 10 people, Li says local staff will be the main force for implementing the project. The railway line will connect Mombasa and Nairobi with total length of 485 kilometres. Designed speed is 80km/h and 120 km/h for freight
and passenger trains respectively. The project will ensure passengers commute between the two cities in four hours instead of the current 6 by car at a speed of 80km an hour. Li says 572 Chinese managers and engineers are in Kenya while 2,162 local workers have been hired. CRBC says there will be about 2,500 Chinese management staff and engineers. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang witnessed the signing of a loan agreement for the SGR project along with heads of state of the four East African countries during his visit to Kenya in May. Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) Managing Director Atanas Maina said the project is due to be complete in 2017.
Hilton Hotel; one of city’s iconic buildings The Nairobi Hilton Hotel (left) is situated in the city’s Central Business District along Mama Ngina Street. Built in 1969, the 17-storey building hosts three restaurants, two bars and a Hollywood-themed café. This includes an open air pool which also functions as bar and restaurant. The restaurants include an Italian trattoria, a buffet restaurant, a British-style pub, and American-style café. The building is also home to a Bata shoe store and a Cooperative Bank branch. The hotel hosts a therapeutic health club, 12 meeting rooms, a ballroom, a 24-hour business centre and 287 sleeping rooms. The hotel enjoys close proximity to major banking institutions, universities and Government offices, including Parliament and the High Court. In 2012, it was named as one of the top 15 iconic buildings in Nairobi in a survey by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and National Museums of Kenya.
key link: Railway passengers arrive in Nairobi from Mombasa. The new railway line will reduce travel time by two hours.
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IFMIS to change the face of Government procurement A few months ago, the government, through the National Treasury, launched the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) strategic plan (2013-2018). IFMIS is a public finance tool that enhances efficiency, effectiveness and accountability in public finance management. In a move that could see projects funded in a fast, efficient and effective manner, Treasury officials say that IFMIS aims to become a catalyst for economic growth and development. Speaking with Dennis Lukhoba from X News during an exclusive interview, IFMIS Director, Mr Ochieng’ spelled out the benefits of the System to taxpayers and the government at large.
IFMIS was first rolled out to government ministries in 2003 and later revamped in order to stabilise and enhance its implementation. The system provides the Government with an ‘audit trail’, whereby IFMIS agents are able to follow up transactions by knowing who exactly made a transaction at a particular time and who approved that transaction.
DL: What is IFMIS? Mr Ochieng’:
DL: Why has the government invested in IFMIS? Mr Ochieng’: There are a number of reasons as to why the government has invested in the IFMIS system. One is that it improves the speed by which government transactions take place.
This is a system or a computer application that it used for public finance management. It entails various components, whereby we are looking at planning, which is public sector planning, budgeting, expenditure control, expenditure management, accounting, procurement, audit and reporting.
What we are saying is that we have a single platform that is able to do all public finance operations from end to end.
He went on to say that IFMIS will ensure that the government raises, manages and spends public resources in a wellorganized and open manner with the aim of improving service delivery.
So we are actually talking about improving the speed of procurement, improving the speed of payment and also the speed by which we do our internal processing. It, in itself, has an inbuilt control. For example, when you are doing expenditure within government, this must be done within an approved budget. So when you make a requisition to buy something, you get into the system and make your requisition. If one of my officers wants to buy a computer, the requisition comes to me first. I see the necessity then I approve that and then it goes to the next person. We are trying to bring in some form of control to the approval process.
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DL: Where is IFMIS currently being used? Mr Ochieng’:
The IFMIS system has been rolled out to all the Ministries, Counties and Agencies. We call them MDAs,; Ministries Departments and Agencies together with the Counties.
By Departments and Agencies, we are talking about Constitutional Commissions. All these are using the IFMIS system. Other departments like the Judiciary and the Public Service Commission are also adopting its use.
MAN IN CHARGE: IFMS Director Jerome Ochieng.
DL: The Government recently launched a system known as ‘e-procurement’. Can you tell us what that is? Mr Ochieng’:
He said that the Government will benefit from the previously unprecedented amount of funds that they are likely to save.
E-procurement is the automation of the entire government procurement process. When we talk about e-procurement, we are saying that we have automated the entire process right from procurement planning, requisition management, tendering, contract management, contract awards and payment.
He added that government Ministries will be preparing their procurement plans on the system.
For example, say that if we will be buying a pen for let’s say Sh12, and due to competition we buy it at Sh10, there is that Sh2 for every pen that we save that can actually be transformed to cater to other activities.
Mr Ochieng’ compared the e-procurement system to a common transaction with a local retailer.
DL: What are the benefits of the e-procurement system? Mr Ochieng’: The taxpayer gets the benefit
whereby government buys almost ten times the market value of products.
of having the information in terms of what is going on.
Just like anybody else would go to the market and buy something at a reasonable price, we also expect the Government to be buying things at the same reasonable price.
As the system creates competition, the Government will be able to buy services at a lower price, which means that there will be more resources to be used on other projects. DL: How will e-procurement transform public finance management? Mr Ochieng’:
We have, within the system, a module called supplier management.
This is a structure that does not necessarily require those supplying services to the Government to be moving from one entity to another as was the case in the past.
Theirs is just to ensure that they respond to their bids appropriately and once the contract has been awarded to them, we also ensure that we automatically pay them and they get their dues.
Previously, we had situations
We are talking about enhancing efficiency the speed by which we are doing procurement, creating an element of transparency and also competition because we are looking at being open. Everybody will be watching. Now that we are doing contract management and following up, we will be ensuring that we monitor the way various contracts are being performed.
From Left to right - Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, IFMIS Director Jerome Ochieng’ (with microphone), IFMIS official Phylis Gathoni, President Kenyatta, DP William Ruto and Principal Secretary Dr Kamau Thugge observe the e-Procurement portal during the systems launch at KICC.
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Primary school dropouts can now study for degrees did not attend secondary school for various reasons to reach their dreams of attaining university education. This has been made possible in part by the government’s policy of expanding basic technical training with plans for the construction of 60 technical institutions around the country. TIVET institutions have been offering courses in engineering, business studies, institutional management, applied sciences,
and health and now holders of certificates in these fields can hope to attain a degree in their areas of specialisation. The Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Science and Technology Collette Suda recently said the move will enable the academic institutions to produce skilled workers for industrial growth and economic development. Having identified education as one of the components of the social pillar of Vision
PRACTICAL SKILLS: Graduated of technical colleges and polytechnics can now study for degrees.
2030, one can easily say this dream will soon have the sufficient technocrats needed to make it a reality. Technical University of Kenya and Technical University of
Mombasa have already started offering degrees in these professional field besides their previous diplomas and certificates. More universities are readjusting their training
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that good stuff. The app allows you to tweet from your phone, keeping you connected wherever you are. Microsoft Office Microsoft office lets you view and edit documents with word, excel and PowerPoint format from your device. Great app for working on the go. Instagram Instagram, the twitter for photos. The app lets you upload photos and videos applying different filters and effect. Clean Master Clean master is an app that cleans out obsolete apps, junk, boosts speed on your device, memory and storage. It makes your phone perform faster.
Almost everybody, apart from those below school age, have gone through the hands of teachers. Some admire this profession and want to be teachers too. A degree in education will give you the skills you need to realise your dreams or move to other professions and management postions. Course title: Bachelor of Education (Arts). Institution: Riara University Duration: Nine trimesters for holiday-based and eight for full-time students. Fees: Holiday-based programme students pay Sh42, 000 tuition per trimester. The entire course costs Sh378, 000. Tuition fees for full time students Sh49, 000 per trimester. This will add
The convenience of m-learning makes it popular Smartphones and tablets are the commonest faces of mobile learning also known as mLearning. These devices have inherent benefits that define mlearning as the future of education. Their seamless compliance
with technology makes them the best option for learners on the go. They allow for streaming live lectures, podcasts while text modes give learners more delivery options to choose from. A researcher for Communication Africa,
programmes to accommodate these students, with Machakos University College being the latest entrant. Machakos University College is a campus of KU.
Mwangi Mumero, and Nick Sato of Human IPO estimate that 4.3 million Kenyans used smartphones as of 2013. This means interaction between peers is boundless. Adopting mlearning increases interaction between peers.
They will discuss issues that are clear while consultation with instructors is just a finger-swipe away. One need not bury themselves in traditional libraries to read volumes and volumes in search of information they can access on their tablets or
smart phones on a bus. These gadgets allow for access of learning materials via cloud computation. Various versions of the same content can be accessed to improve understanding. Reading is at the convenience of the learners.
up to Sh392, 000 for the entire study period. Admission requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of C+ in their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, O-Level with at least five credits, or A-Level with at least two principals, or IB diploma with at least 24 points or Diploma from a teacher training college (TCC), polytechnics or other recognized tertiary colleges. Careers: Most of the graduates proceed to be teachers in government and private schools and other institutions. Others become managers and administrators in learning institutions. Others may opt to open their own institutions of learning.
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Students from technical institutions without secondary education can now get admission to degree courses. Various universities are admitting students who have sat Level II examinations from Technical, Industrial, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TIVET). However, those seeking admission must prove they sat for their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exams. This is an opportunity for those who
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‘A high-morale work environment will always produce more than a low-morale work environment’
A company with staff who can interact as a team is likely to acquire success. Not only does team playing benefit the company, but the achievement also trickles down to each employee. A positive work relationship makes one look forward to a day in the office and results in better productivity. Skip Weisman, a leadership and workplace communication expert, told Forbes that when people care about their colleagues, things work faster. “A high-morale work environment will always produce more than a low-morale work environment,” he says. “People will go the extra mile; they will take ownership of a job, a decision or problem and work through it without feeling like they have to go up the chain to get things done.”
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Learn a new language for better job prospects, socialisation This week we learn a new language for the bucket list of ideas. Learning a new language is not easy. People learn languages for different reasons; one may be out to visit or study in another country or make themselves more
marketable in job prospects. Learning a new language has great benefits that will be with you for a lifetime. Once you learn a new language, you also learn a new culture and get to know it more. A cultured person is one who is knowledgeable
and has the know how to hold their own in life. A new language gives you the opportunity to travel the world and learn many things as there will not be a language barrier. People would be drawn to you. People are always
constantly looking for others whom they can learn from and you, having known a different language, will be a well of knowledge. They like listening to stories of different countries, the adventures one had there and how the cultures of
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lineofduty Fitness trainers in demand in health-consious society A decade ago, many may not have considered physical fitness training as a career to invest in or rely on. But lifestyles have changed and the number of fitness trainers has risen. This has been attributed to demand of the services by individuals who are driven by health and professional issues or pure interest to stay fit. In turn, physical fitness trainers have specialised in exercise prescription and instruction. Like an educator, a trainer provides expert advice in many aspects of fitness, from proper exercise technique to equipment and training attire. Training supervisors must have adequate knowledge of investigation of the body structure. Kane Mejja is a part time fitness instructor. “Being a fitness trainer requires one
In an environment where team work is exercised, information flows freely and communication is direct. If you are having problems with your co-worker(s) then approach them in non-accusatory manner. Chances are they may not be aware of their mistakes. So instead of running off to your boss to rat on them, take time to directly address the issue. Weisman says reciprocation is key to a friendly working atmosphere. He says: “If you happily help people first, others will automatically feel a sense of obligation to return the favor.” There are times when a colleague may be eperiencing difficulties in doing assignments. As a good coworker, find out what might be challenging them and lend a hand where possible.
to have vast understanding and knowledge just like other careers,” he says. Although he has other businesses, he says being a trainer brings him good earnings. “This is just a vocation like any other. It is amazing to help people transform into their desired bodies,” he says. Since physical training is not limited by venue, personal trainers may work at home, clients homes, outdoor, over live video, in fitness facilities or health clubs. Instructors specialise in aerobic exercises, resistance exercise or flexibility training. He has to scrutinise and help plan a client’s workout routine and diet plan. If a client has health issues, proper care should be taken and medical advice sought from a medical doctor or therapist.
Dr Jared Ombasa is a veterinary surgeon at Lynden Vet Clinic. He spoke to XNews about his job XN: What does your job entail? JA: It involves treatment of animals, surgery, vaccination, veterinary consultancy, house visits, pet training and many more tasks. XN: How many hours do you work in a day? JA: There are no specific hours..but my Saturdays are strictly kept aside for church. However, I am sometimes called for emergency cases even late night or early mornigs. XN: How much do you earn? JA: Roughly 200k-300k per month depending on the nature and number of cases I attend to. XN: What qualifications do you need for your job? JA: Veterinary medicine degree with practical work experience. Being passionate about animals is an added advantage.
XN: Was this your dream career? JA: Yes, it was. XN: Does your job interfere with social life? JA: Slightly because just like human doctors, we are called for emergency surgery cases like Ceaserian Section any time. XN: What is the best part of your job? JA: Treating an animal/ patient to full recovery with good prognosis. XN: What is the worst part of your job? JA: When a patient passes on XN: Advice for people who wish to venture into your line of work? JA: This profession is a calling. No faint hearted will survive. Therefore, one must be very passionate about animals and patient.
One must be willing to read extensively about veterinary and always do research on animal welfare.
those countries differ from their own. You will also meet new people on your journey to learn new languages. Your network of friends will span across borders. You can learn from them and vice versa.
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MARDAANI The movie tells the story of the world of child sex trafficking in India. Shivani Shivaji Roy, Senior Inspectorate of the Mumbai Police is on a mission to find those behind the child trafficking when a teenage girl, whom she loves dearly is kidnapped. She begins the hunt for those responsible and stumbles upon the world of crime and cruel desires and uncovers the secrets of human trafficking by the Indian mafia. Stars: Rani Mukerji, Jisshu Sengupta, Tahir Bhasin
Volcano surfers play with fire, literally Volcano surfing is the latest craze in the world of extreme sports. It is a sport practised on the slopes of a volcano using a metal board or a wooden sled. Surfers hike up the volcano and slide down seated or standing. Sliding down in a standing position is quite difficult because one is not able to make turns quickly and easily thus the board moves slower. That is why surfers prefer the sitting postion because it creates more speed (at speeds of 80Kph) and it is easier to control the board. The board has a rope attached to it which helps in the balancing and steering. It is augmented with a hard durable plastic, which
Watch it at: Fox Cineplex Sarit Centre today at 9:05 pm and Planet Media Prestige Plaza today at 6:30 p.m.
THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY The movie is based on a novel of the same name. It is about a restaurant battle between Madame Mallory, who runs a celebrated French restaurant and The Kadam family, who open a new restaurant just 100 feet away from her restaurant. The Kadam family is forced to escape from India after their restaurant is torched by a mob. Having lost everything, they end up in France and tumble into the quaint village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val. Papa decides to open their new restaurant, Maison Mumbai, there. Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon
reduces friction enabling one to slide faster as they lean back and their feet strapped to the board. The plastic is usually changed daily as it wears of fast and the board itself is replaced every two weeks. There is the danger of one falling off and getting cut by the rough volcanic ash because of the bumpy road and the fierce wind down the slope. Surfers are usually advised to wear protective gear such as; jump suits, leather work gloves, kneepads, helmets and goggles. Besides, this is a volcano with molten lava bubbling undeneath. Who knows what happen. It’s exactly that risk, and the adventure of tempting providence that the thrill seekers are after The hard part is the climb to the top of the steep mountain. It is physically demanding and usually takes longer because of the baggage being carried up top but getting down is a breeze. The stunning view at the top of the mountain is an added bonus.
Watch it at: Century Cinemax Junction today at; 3:30 pm, 5 pm, 9:40 pm |Fox Cineplex Sarit Centre today at 9 pm | Planet Media Prestige Plaza today at 5 pm and 9 pm.
SEX TAPE Acclaimed as the funniest movie of the year. A married couple decide to make a sex tape to spice up their sex life. The following morning they discover it has accidentally gone public including to their family and friends. In a panic, they try to reclaim their sex tape in a bid to salvage they reputation. Stars: Jason Segel, Cameron Diaz, Rob Corddry, Ellie Kemper, and Rob Lowe.
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Watch it at: Century Cinemax Junction today at 5:50 pm, 9:40 pm | Fox Cineplex Sarit Centre today at 6:45 pm | Planet Media Prestige Plaza today at 3:30 pm, 7 pm and 9 pm
LUCY It is an action-thriller film directed by Luc Besson of La Femme Nikita. An American woman living Taiwan, Lucy is tricked into working as a drug mule by her boyfriend. His employer is a Korean mob boss and drug lord named Mr. Jang. She delivers a briefcase to Mr. Jang that contains a valuable synthetic drug called, CPH4. They capture her and forcibly sew the drug into her abdomen so that she can transport it into Europe. Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-sik Choi Watch it as it premieres on Friday at IMAX on Friday at 11.20 am and 5.40pm and Planet Media Prestige Plaza.
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THURsday, august 28, 2014
HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19
Find comfort in the people around you today, Capricorn. Try not to take things too seriously. Don’t feel like you need to internalize everyone else’s problems. Take a step back from any situation that doesn’t seem right to you. You may find conversation with new people to be extremely stimulating and rewarding.
aquarius Jan 20 - Feb
Someone has just turned the fan up high, Aquarius. There’s no lack of air to fuel your fire. Information is flying left and right and there’s a lot of opportunity associated with it. To take advantage of this powerful day, keep the air circulating around you.
pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20
Things are changing quickly, and if you aren’t prepared to change with them, you’ll be left behind. Be aware of the fluctuating atmosphere around you, and be prepared to make the necessary internal adjustments that help you fit in better with the external environment. Don’t fear change.
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19
You’ll find that you’re holding all the cards you need to be successful. Today luck and prosperity meet with discipline to create a perfect situation for wealth. Your preparation is finally paying off. You’ll find that the more in tune you can be with yourself, the better integrated you’ll be with the people around you.
taurus Apr 20 - May 20
Things will be extremely light and airy today, Taurus. You may find that people are a bit less sensitive than you. Moving out of your comfort zone is the key to growth. Don’t hesitate to move into the unknown. You can achieve a greater sense of balance between yourself and your environment if you’re open to change and accept it.
gemini May 21 - Jun 21
The wind is blowing briskly today, Gemini, helping you keep your internal fire burning bright. You’ll be a social butterfly today. Your energy may be scattered, but this can actually work to your advantage.
cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22
The key for you today is to not take things too seriously, Cancer. You’ll find that the more you deliberate over a decision, the harder it will be for you to make. You may miss your opportunity while you’re weighing the facts. Be spontaneous. Try something you’ve never tried before.
leo Jul 23 - Aug 22
This is a terrific day for you, Leo, and you’ll find that long-term trends are moving in your favor. Your sense of discipline combined with a little bit of luck is setting the stage for you to perform. The audience is waiting anxiously and you have a great deal of humor, knowledge, and happiness to share.
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virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22
It may be necessary to hire a translator in order to get through to people today, Virgo. You may find that the more adamant you become, the more people shut you out. Keep things light and energetic. Too serious a tone could lead to disaster.
libra Sep 23 - Oct 22
A great deal of wind fills your sails today, Libra, so set your course for a long-distance trip to an exotic place. Things are coming to a dramatic climax right now. You could find that some serious pieces of your life are taking a dramatic turn. Change is necessary for growth.
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There’s a lighthearted, whimsical quality about the day that you might not appreciate at first, Scorpio. You’ll find that the more open and accepting you are of this energy, the more you can make it work positively for you. Use this feeling to balance the seriousness in your day.
sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
You can probably sweet-talk your way in or out of any situation today, Sagittarius. You have a great deal of power within, and you can accomplish anything as long as you aren’t afraid to use it. Don’t fear failure. If you never try, you’ll never succeed.
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Madeleine Altimari is a fast-talking nine-year-old girl who hopes to one day become an extraordinary jazz singer. She brushes off rejection by classmates and sets out to look for legendary jazz club, The Cat’s Pajamas, to try her luck. Madeleine’s fifth grade teacher Sarina Greene has just been through a draining divorce and is looking forward to a dinner party she hopes may reunite her with a high school crush. But is she ready to get into a new relationship? The owner of The Cat’s Pajamas club, Lorca, is in a bind after discovering that his pet club may close down because he does not have $ 30,000 to save it. The three are looking for love, music and hope. Together they will discover the endless possibilities life can offer.
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Filthy Lang’ata Road tunnel needs urgent cleaning Between Lang’ata Cemetery and Lang’ata Barracks lies a stinking public utility that needs urgent attention. A tunnel designed to ensure pedestrian
safety while crossing the busy highway has been converted into a urinal. This makes it a health hazard and public nuisance!
As a frequent user of the road, I would like to inform the Public Health Services PHS, Nairobi City Council-NCC, Kenya Urban Roads Authority KURA and
National Transport and Safety Authority-NTSA of an impending health and security risk because of misuse of the facility. I appeal to the authorities to
consider lighting up the dark passageway to enhance security of pedestrians and act as a deterrent to criminals. —A.M., Nairobi
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Sport no action: Formula One’s governing body will not punish Nico Rosberg after team-mate Lewis Hamilton accused him of a deliberate collision during the Belgian Grand Prix.
Nico escapes FIA punishment Formula One’s governing body will not take action against championship leader Nico Rosberg even after Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton accused him of a deliberate collision at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. “FIA will not intervene in this issue,” said a spokesman for the governing body. He said it would require a ‘new element’ for stewards to open an investigation once the results had been declared official and discounted Hamilton’s post-race comments. “A comment alleged to have been made in an internal briefing and later denied by the team itself does not constitute such a ‘new
element’,” said the spokesman. Hamilton claimed in Spa Rosberg had admitted hitting him on the second lap during a failed overtaking manoeuvre to ‘prove a point’. The impact left Hamilton with a puncture that damaged his car and led to his eventual retirement. Rosberg damaged his car’s front wing but finished second and extended his overall championship lead to 29 points. Stewards took no action during the race and Rosberg offered a different version of events to Hamilton, saying it was merely a racing incident.
enthusiastic: Gor Mahia fans. Interim coach Frank Ouna will start his tenure with a league clash against KCB at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi, on Thursday.
Ouna enthusiastic as he takes over Gor Gor Mahia interim coach Frank Ouna says it’s humbling to lead the club even on interim basis following the departure of former coach Bobby Williamson. Williamson accepted the appointment to head national team Harambee Stars earlier in the week after the former bench lead by Adel Amrouche was disbanded due to poor results. Ouna will start with the league clash against KCB at
Nyayo Stadium on Thursday. Ouna has a Bachelor’s degree and Uefa diploma licence and will be assisted by long-serving assistant coach Bobby Ogolla. “I am not Bobby by all means, but the opportunity to succeed and work on the structures he has laid down is motivating, we want to complete the job he has started,” he said. Last weekend 1-0 win over Sony Sugar took Gor to the
helm of the league at 41 points, one above Tusker who have played two more games. Ouna says there is need to take matches at hand more seriously and capitalise on the advantage. “Only if we win the matches will be talking about advantage, the players need to focus and work hard as ever, we so much want to defend the title,” he said.
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It’s time for me to go, says Lampard FRANK Lampard has retired from international football. The former Chelsea midfielder, now at Manchester City from sister club New York City, made the announcement on Tuesday. Lampard scored 29 goals for England and captained the team in their last group match against Costa Rica in Brazil. The former West Ham midfielder made his first appearance for the senior side in October 1999, starting the 2-1 win over Belgium at the Stadium of Light. But it took a further four years and 11 matches for him to finally score, with against Croatia at Portman Road. The 36-year-old midfielder was expected to retire, along with Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard when England were bombed out of the World Cup. But after weeks of it agonising over his decision has finally decided to end a 15 year run which earned him 106 caps, the same number as Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton a record only bettered by Peter Shilton, David Beckham, Gerrard, Bobby Moore and Ashley Cole.
7-year-old golfer Wangari all ready for continental championships Age is just but a number for Chanelle Wangari, Kenya’s sole representative to next week’s continental golf championship in South Africa. The seven-year-old girl said she is ready to take on the rest of the juniors in the championships that will start on September 1-5. Wangari is the only Kenyan representative at the annual non-handicap championship that attracts top junior golfers from Africa, USA, England, Belgium and France aged between 6-18 years. The tournament offers the only unique opportunity for African junior golfers to interact and showcase their skills amongst other top contenders from other countries at the international level. “I am taking it easy. I will not fear anyone but play own game, that way I will return to Kenya triumphant,” said Wangari. She has won several trophies locally and Wangari will be seeking to win her first major international title. The Junior Golf Foundation has already presented Wangari with the national flag ahead of her departure to South Africa. “I am not afraid of the big stage since I trust in my abilities. “My secret is praying and working hard.”
Lampard said: “I have taken the decision to retire from international football. It has been a very tough decision for me to make which is why I have given it so much thought since the World Cup.” He added: “I have always been exceptionally proud and honoured to represent my country and have to say looking back I have enjoyed every minute of wearing the England shirt. “Due to my club career now going in a different direction it is of utmost importance for me to consider my family first - also, to concentrate on how I can perform consistently to the best of my abilities over my next few years in club football. “It is now the time to move forward and I feel very confident that, with Roy Hodgson in charge, the young players that we have coming through and the changes that are being made throughout the development of the youth system in this country, we will have success in the future and a team that this country deserves.
CURTAINS DOWN: England midfielder Frank Lampard has retired from international football.
Organisers ready for the Safari Rally SPEED MACHINE: Baldev Chager’s Mitsubishi Evo in action. He will be racing in the Safari Rally.
The seventh round of the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC) to be held on the weekend of September 12-14 and will traverse the Mount Kenya region. Clerk of course, Bimal Patel, said the rally will be flagged off from Kenyatta International Convention Centre
(KICC) on September 12 followed by short super special stages at Migaa Estate, Lengetia near Naro Moru and a short spectator stage at Batian View in Nanyuki town. Patel said there will be a remote re-fuel zone in Naro Moru after the Lengetia stage and service at Batian after
which cars will proceed to Sportsman’s Arms in Nanyuki for an overnight stay. The rally will re-start at Sportsman’s Arms on the next day and will take the drivers through private farm stages around Turaco, Loldaiga, Batian View and Lengetia. On September 14 the cars
tackle Loldaiga, Kisima stage, Kisima Wheat and Batian View after which they will proceed to the finish and prize giving at Batian View. Patel said no spectator without a valid pass will be allowed in any of the stages apart from Batian. Scrutineering will be at Galleria Mall. This year’s Safari welcomes back 2012 ARC Champion Essa Mohammed from Zambia. Ivory Coast Champion and current ARC leader Gary Chaynes will be navigated by Romain Comas de Miranda in a Mitsubishi EVOX. The all-Rwandese crew of Giancarlo Davite and Sylvia Vindevogel are also expected. Top Kenyans in the race include Alastair Cavenagh, Carl Tundo, Kenya champion Baldev Chager and Rajbir Rai among others. Kenya’s current leader Jassi Chatthe is contesting the full ARC series. Unlike in the recent past years when Safari Rally started and finished at the KICC, this time it will start there then head towards Nanyuki region but not without tackling stages off Nairobi-Nanyuki highway.
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Blues learn how to sink small fish Chelsea defender Gary Cahill (pictured) reckons the Blues have worked out how to overrun small clubs Cahill reckons Chelsea have finally learned how to put away the Premier League’s whipping boys. The Blues blew their title bid last season by throwing away vital points against teams at the wrong end of the table. But Cahill claims they proved they have learned their lesson after cruising to victory over Burnley and Leicester. He said: “They were two tough games against teams that have just come up. “We slipped up last season in games which people expected us to take points from but the Premier League isn’t as easy as that, you have to fight every time you take to the field. “We’ve added to our squad, we know where we slipped up last year, so the first two games have been very important for us. Other teams have also strengthened so it’s going to be very tough. “We know the expectation level at the club; we always expect to
be in and around there but the Premier League is very difficult.” “We slipped up last season in games which people expected us to take points from but the Premier League isn’t as easy as that” New signings Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa have already made a major impact, giving Chelsea an edge they lacked last season. But upfront is not the only area Cahill thinks the Blues have improved this summer. He believes Chelsea have the two best goalkeepers in the world after the return of Thibaut Courtois from loan spell at Atletico Madrid. The Belgian made a key save to deny David Nugent when the score was still goalless last Saturday which Cahill thought it was like Petr Cech at his best. He said: “We’re blessed to have two of the best goalkeepers around. Pete pulled off many great saves for us last season and Thibaut did the same on Saturday.”
Woods parts ways with swing coach Former World No 1 Tiger Woods has announced he has parted company with swing coach Sean Foley. Foley spent four years coaching Woods after succeeding Hank Haney who had a six-year spell working with the 14-time Major winner. A statement from Woods on his official website read: “I’d like to thank Sean for his help as my coach and for his friendship.
“Sean is one of the outstanding coaches in golf today, and I know he will continue to be successful with the players working with him. “With my next tournament not until my World Challenge event at Isleworth in Orlando, this is the right time to end our professional relationship.” Foley said: “My time spent with Tiger is one of the highlights of my career so far, and I am appre-
ciative of the many experiences we shared together. “It was a lifelong ambition of mine to teach the best player of all time in our sport. I am both grateful for the things we had the opportunity to learn from one another, as well as the enduring friendship we have built. I have nothing but respect and admiration for him.” Woods said: “I do not have a coach, and there is no timetable for hiring one.”
Federer mauls world No. 76 in US Open opener Five-time US Open champion Roger Federer was in impressive form as he swept past firstround opponents early Wednesday morning. Swiss second seed Federer took two hours and 26 minutes to see off the Australian world number 76 Marinko Matosevic 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4). “It’s perfect that we’re talking semis and finals already,” Federer said. “It wasn’t like last year.” Last year questions
were about whether a remarkable career was stuttering to a halt. He had lost in the second round at Wimbledon and arrived at the US Open wary of a balky back and seeded seventh. “Last year I was trying to convince myself I did have an opportunity,” he said. “I just kind of felt like it was always going to be for me hard beating top-5, top-10 players,” Federer said.
off you go: Federer took two hours 26 minutes to see off Australian world number 76 Marinko Matosevic 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4).
HAPPIER TIMES: Former World No 1 Tiger Woods (left) has parted company with his swing coach Sean Foley.
Kenya under-19 in Africa rugby finals The Kenya under-19 team will remain in the Africa Rugby Confederation (CAR) top tier after beating Zimbabwe 27-20 in Windhoek, Namibia, on Tuesday. Kenya is due to play Namibia in the finals to determine African team qualifiers for next International Rugby Board Junior World Rugby Trophy. Namibia overran Tunisia 78-3 in the second match on Tuesday. Tunisia and Zimbabwe will battle it out to avoid relegation to Tier B. In the Kenya, Zimbabwe match, the junior side, christened Chipu, scored three quick tries early in the first half and survived a rally by Zimbabwe in the second.
Paul Murunga, the Kenya under-19 coach, said from Windhoek that it was vital for Kenya to score as many points as possible. “That was the plan to beat Zimbabwe,” he said. Bill Isabwa scored two tries while Alex Olaba, Warren Nyanjom and John Paul Kariuki scored one each. Kenya led 22-5 at half-time and one try in the second half. The players and technical bench later watched Namibia overrun Tunisia. As Kenya under-19 remained in the top tier of the junior championship, Uganda host Tier B tournament at Kyadondo RFC grounds, Kampala, on Wednesday.
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Sanchez sends Arsenal through
ThE ChArGE: Arsenal’s Jack wilshere on the move. he was instrumental in the Gunners goal by Alexis Sanchez.
Arsenal’s new signing Alexis Sanchez couldn’t have picked a better occasion to score his first goal for his new club. The Chile international got on the end of a lovely one-two between Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere to score on the stroke of half time. With that goal, Arsenal have probably recouped the money they spent on him. In the end, however, it was close, way too close for comfort of the home fans but the Gunners’ name will be in today’s draw for the Champions League proper after a frightful encounter with Turkish side Besiktas at the Emirates Stadium last night. Arsene Wenger’s 17th straight place in the group of what is arguably the world’s most popular club competition was clearly hard-won. It was always going to be a cliff-hanger, this second leg of qualifying round, after the barren draw in Istanbul and it lived up to that billing as Gunners, down to 10 men after Mathieu Debuchy’s sending off, hang on grimly for the final 15 minutes to squeak through 1-0. But perhaps the most dramatic qualification was registered by newcomers Ludogorets whose central defender Cosmin Moti saved two penalties in the post-match shootout as the Bulgarian champions overcame
Romanian giants, and former European champions, Steaua Bucharest. Ludogorets’s goalkeeper had been sent off in the 1i9th minute of extra time. Liverpool return to Europe for the first time since 2009 and their failure to qualify all those years has left them languishing in 32nd position in Uefa’s coefficient table. This means they can expect a tough pool when the lots for the group stage are drawn in Monaco later today. They go them go into Pot Three with Bayer Leverkusen, Olympiakos, CSKA Moscow, Ajax, Sporting, Galatasaray and Athletic Bilbao, and could be paired with could be paired with Bayern Munich and Juventus who are in Pot One together with Chelsea, champions Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Atletico Madrid and Porto are the other teams in pot one. Premier League champions Manchester City are in Pot Two with Schalke, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, PSG, Shakhtar, Basel and Zenit. Meanwhile, Pot Four features Anderlecht, Roma, Apoel Nicosia, Bate, Maribor, Monaco, Malmo and Ludogorets as the race to the final in Berlin on June 6 gathers pace. Each of the eight groups will contain one team from each pot.
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Tough beginning as champs Co-op lose opening matches Five-time champions, Co-operative Bank go into their game against Somalia’s ILS seeking their first win in the Zone V basketball club championships at the Makande Gym in Mombasa after losing its two opening games. They have two points from two games and must-win against Somalia’s ILS in their third match. On Tuesday, the bankers were beaten 62-55 by Tigerhead Power from Uganda after trailing for most part of the game. The first quarter ended 22-18 in favour of the Ugandans and the second 19-14 for a 41-32 halftime lead to Tigerhead
Power. Co-op Bank bounced back to narrowly win the third quarter 14-10 but the Ugandans maintained a three points lead. Tigerhead Power carried the day with a 11-9 win in the fourth quarter. Captain Brian Busu top scored for the Kenyans with 12 points while Paul Odong scored 15 for Tigerhead Power. On Wednesday, Co-op Bank returned to the court against Burundi’s Urunani losing 54-62. Urunani led 31-26 at halftime after the bankers won first quarter 16-15 and the Burundians the second 16-10. By the end of third quarter, Co-op Bank was trailing
by 10 points at 45-35 before losing the battle in the fourth. In the women category, KPA and United States International University- Africa (USIU-A) made it two wins in as many matches. In their first game, USIU-A beat UCU from Uganda 45-36 and Tanzania’s Don Bosco 72-49. Against Don Bosco, USIU-A started strongly with an 18-10 win in the first quarter and 25-18 in the second for a 43-28 lead at the breather. The Kenyans exerted more pressure on resumption to win the third quarter 14-7 and the fourth 15-14. KPA needed overtime to win 53-49 against KCCA.
No wAy: AFC Leopards’ Timona wanyoyi in action against a Muhoroni youth player during a KPL game yesterday.
Muhoroni Youth hold Leopards as Sofapaka triumph to go second AFC Leopards twice found the back of the net but on both occasions the centre referee Anthony Ogwayo ruled out the efforts but could only settle for a barren draw with Muhoroni Youth yesterday. Noah Wafula deflected Jacob Keli’s effort into the net only for the ‘goal’ to be ruled offside in the first period. James Situma drilled in a shot which was yet again ruled out for an infringement on Muhoroni goalkeeper in the build-up. Situma could not comprehend how the match official ruled out what to him was a clear
goal. “We deserved to win going by the chances we created, I still believe I scored despite being ruled out. Football is a contact game, despite the said infringement, it was very minimal,” he said. The match was however marred by incidents of crowd trouble from a section of the home fans. Muhoroni Youth’s team bus was blocked by Leopards’ fans who attacked it with missiles before the match began. Calm was restored by the police deployed at the venue but at the end of the match disgruntled Ingwe fans yet
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again attempted to vandalize the bus forcing the police to fire teargas canisters to disperse the crowd. In the day’s other match, Sofapaka edged out Mathare United 1-0 at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos to leapfrog Tusker into second spot. The match was settled by Enock Agwanda’s solitary strike late in the first half. Sofapaka are now level with Tusker on 40 points from 23 matches but Batoto ba Mungu now occupy the second spot thanks to their superior goal difference.