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Stolen State House car found in Uganda

The State House BMW limousine that was stolen in Nairobi last week has been recovered in Tororo, Uganda.

Police said the 735 series car was found abandoned on the road after its drivers discovered they were being trailed.

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Check out Nairobi’s hottest property listings lost and found: A BMW 735i similar to the armoured limousine belonging to State House that was snatched from a Government driver before it was recovered in Uganda.

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State House limo traced in Uganda WEDNESday, September 3, 2014

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The search for the vehicle that went missing last Wednesday was extended to Uganda after police got key leads it had crossed into the neighbouring country.

Bungoma CID boss Peter Mabeya said today they are in contact with authorities in Uganda who will take the car to Kampala as investigations continue.

“We are in touch with our counterparts who have informed us

of the new development,” Mabeya said. “It has been found in Tororo.”

A team of detectives from Interpol and Flying Squad reportedly left Nairobi for Kampala today.

The car’s driver, who is attached to State House, was carjacked in Utawala as he drove into his compound.

Chief Inspector David Machui Maina was forced into the back seat by four carjackers and abandoned a few metres from the

Administration Police Training College, Embakasi, six hours alter after being robbed of cash.

State House Spokesman Manoah Esipisu has, however, denied that the vehicle was under the Presidential Escort Unit, saying it belonged to the National Police Service.

Police have been searching for the vehicle in Nairobi before the hunt was extended to neighbouring countries.

Three suspects are in custody over the theft, including Nakuru mechanic Aggrey Odhiambo who was arrested at the weekend.

Police claimed the car was taken to his garage before it was resold.

Odhiambo, who is a garage owner, was on Monday remanded after he was charged with being in possession of a stolen Toyota Avensis police found parked at his London Estate garage along Nakuru-Kabarak road. He faces a

second count of possessing a gun without a licence.

Lawyer Cliff Ombetta insists Odhiambo is innocent, but said the car was driven to his garage where its occupants had gone to check on the progress of another vehicle he is also accused of stealing.

“People who took the vehicle to his garage are those he had been dealing with ..when they took the BMW, he could not know it was a stolen vehicle,” Ombeta said.

Australian minister repeats Africa goof Australia’s Shadow minister for Foreign Afairs Tanya Plibersek has defended his reference to Africa as a country instead of continent, saying his government’s $7 billion (Sh5.8 trillion) cut in foreign aid is “the real embarrassment.”

Speaking on her way to Parliament on Wednesday morning, Ms Plibersek was asked about Australia’s role in trying to combat the outbreak of Ebola.

Ms Plibersek attacked the Coalition government’s decision to cut future foreign aid spending, particularly in Africa.

“Africa is one of the countries that has suffered most from the cuts,” she said.

Ms Plibersek later on Wednesday said in a statement she “misspoke” and added: “I’d be more embarrassed about cutting $118 million (Sh9.7 billion) in aid to Africa – which is exactly what the government has done.”

The Australian government provides $187 million (Sh15billion) development assistance to Africa.

It is not the first time Ms Plibersek has wrongly referred to Africa as a country.

In an interview in May, she called Africa a country, before correcting herself by saying: “Africa is a continent where we have previously given aid dollars.”

And she is not the only one. In 2001, former US President George W. Bush made a similar gaffe, saying Africa was “a nation that suffered from incredible disease.” The gaffe led to claims that he lacked interest in the continent.

Al Shabaab leader may have died in US air strikes

africa a country? Australia’s Shadow minister for Foreign Affairs Tanya Plibersek has for the second time called Africa a country.

It is likely that the leader of the Al-Shabaab terror group was killed in airstrikes mounted on Monday by US military.

Information suggest that Ahmed Abdi Godane, who became Al-Shabaab’s top commander following the killing of his predecessor in 2008, was among six top militants killed in the air strikes about 240 km south of Mogadishu.

After confirming they carried airstrikes in the area, Pentagon spokesman for Rear

Administration John Kirby said: “We certainly believe we hit what we were aiming at.”

What he did not say is whether Godane is dead.

The al-Qaeda-linked group also told AP news agency six of its fighters were killed in the strike.

Spokesman Abu Mohammed said the group’s leader had been travelling in the convoy which was on its way to the coastal town of Barawe when they were struck.

He, however, refused to confirm whether Godane was among the

dead.

Godane is a wanted man after the US put a Sh600 million bounty on his head in 2012. He pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda in 2009 and had earlier been sentenced to death in absentia for an attack in Hargesia, Somalia. The militia leader, who is also known as Mukhtar Abu Zuba, heads the network which has terrorised East Africa, killed Somali officials, aid workers and others in a spate of suicide bombings. Godane is also alleged to have been behind

last year’s massacre of innocent Kenyans at Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi.

The US government refused to say whether Godane survived the attack in south-central Somalia.

But if he did not, Kirby said, East Africa would be a safer, better place.

“If he was killed, this is a very significant blow to the network, to their organisation,” the Pentagon spokesman said, “and their ability to continue to conduct terror attacks.”

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Apple owns the world’s most valuable brand US tech giant Apple, owns the most valuable brand in the world, worth nearly $117 billion (Sh10.4 trillion), an analysis based on data from three different agencies says.

From the analysis, Google came in second with a brand worth $107 billion (Sh9.5 trillion). Together with IBM, Microsoft and Coca-Cola, they round up the top five, revealing a dominance by technology companies in the line-up of the world’s most valuable brands drawn up by market research firm Milward Brown.

General Electric (GE), McDonald’s, Samsung, Amazon and Toyota complete the top 10. Millward Brown says brands account for 30 per cent of the value of many of the world’s top 500 firms.

The firm produces annual surveys on the value of global brands in conjunction with two other consulting firms, Brand Finance and Interbrand.

“Brands can be the most valuable things that companies own, more so than their property portfolios or intellectual propert,” says one researcher.

Senators out to raise their salaries to Sh2.4m

A proposal by senators to raise their salary and allowances up to Sh2.4 million each per month as has sparked outrage within the civil society with members threatening to stage a mass demonstration.

The National Civil Society Congress today opposed the new demands by accusing the senators of trying to derail devolution. “It is a dangerous move that we think is aimed at showing the excesses of devolution. That is because the senate is supposed to protect devolution but what we see now is a scheme to direct resources to very non-essential areas,” NCSC president Moris Odhiambo said. He warned that they will stage a mass demonstration against the proposals should the senators press on with the demands.

The senators want more money to run their offices for what they claim will help them provide better services

First Lady gives 8 incubators to Pumwani First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has donated eight infant incubators to Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi.

This is part of her campaign to reduce mother and child mortality by increasing the hospital’s capacity to handle new premature babies.

“These precious infants are at greater risk of short and longer term complications, including disabilities and impediments in growth and mental development,” said the First Lady. She blamed high cost of services, retrogressive socio-cultural practices and inadequate facilities for the deaths.

Carjackers rob Kahawa-bound passengers

Several passengers were last night robbed of their valuables in a carjacking incident along Thika Road, Nairobi.

The matatu was headed for Kahawa Wendani when some of the passengers, who turned out to be thugs, commandeered the matatu into a dark alley where they robbed passengers and abandoned them there. Police are holding the matatu crew over the incident.

you’re too old Mwakwere, Ongeri told

grAvy trAin: Legislators at work. A task comprising Prof Kindiki Kithure (inset) wants Senators’ salaries and allowances increased to Sh2.4 each.

to the people. The new perks contained in a proposal prepared by the senate taskforce on their welfare is expected to be handed over to the Parliamentary Service

Commission tomorrow.

The 67 legislators are demanding that they be given Sh780, 000 for personal emoluments, a county allowance of Sh500,

000, Sh420, 000 for office operations every month and a further Sh4.2 million for office furnishing annually.

The task force chaired by Murang’a sentaor Kembi

Gitura also had Senate majority leader Kindiki Kithure (Tharaka Nithi) and Minority leader Moses Wetangula (Bungoma) as members.

Former Cabinet Ministers Prof Sam Ongeri and Chirau Ali Mwakwere were yesterday told to turn down their nominations to ambassadorial positions because of their advanced ages. Members of the Parliamentary committee on Defence and Foreign Relations which is currently vetting the 26 nominees to fill the diplomatic positions, told the two that they had served the country long enough and that they are too old for the appointment. But Prof Ongeri said his brain power “is at its best” and that he will do the job adequately.

“For now, I am up to the task but when my body refuses, I will give it up,” he said.

Lesotho’s political unrest to ease as Prime Minister returns home Lesotho’s political unrest is expected to be eased after coalition government leaders on Monday agreed on a roadmap with clear timelines on removing parliament prorogation, which started in June.

Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, who sought refuge in South Africa after the military raided his residence on Saturday, is also heading home.

“We are on our way home now, most probably we will

be in Lesotho tomorrow,” Thabane’s aide Samonyane Ntsekele said on Monday.

The political unrest, which Thabane claimed to be an attempted “coup” against him by the military, forced Thabane to flee to South

Africa and paralyzed the government. Thabane’s rival, Deputy Prime Minister Mothetjoa Metsing, and the military, however, have denied Thabane’s accusation.

One soldier and four police officers were injured

Saturday during gunfire exchange between police, largely loyal to Thabane, and the army, believed to be loyal to Metsing. However, the army has denied staging a coup and said their actions on Saturday were designed

to prevent the police from arming political “fanatics.”

Although the army has since been back to the barracks, the latest actions have further weakened the country’s already fragile coalition government.

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Poaching, drugs fuelling terror, say African heads Extremists groups are taking advantage of porous borders to carry out illegal transnational trade, including poaching and drug trafficking. The black market poses the greatest challenge in combating terrorism in Africa, African leaders revealed on Tuesday.

Six African presidents meeting in Nairobi have resolved to adopt a common approach in combating growing terrorism, including the threat of radicalisation of the youth.

The leaders, who included Chadian President Idriss Deby, agreed to intensify efforts to combat forces of terror.

“We need to intensify efforts in combating the forces of evil,” Deby who is also chairman of African Union Peace and Security Council said.

He was addressing a summit convened in Nairobi by AU’s Peace and Security Council

united: African leaders attending the Au Peace and Security Council summit in nairobi. they include Presidents Kenyatta (centre) and idriss deby (third right), who is the African union Peace and Security Council chairman.

for a review of terrorism in Africa and the on-going efforts to combat it.

Presidents Goodluck Jonathan (Nigeria), Jakaya Kiwkete (Tanzania), Yoweri Museveni (Uganda), Sheikh Hasaan Mohamoud (Somalia) attended the meeting. Ministers from Ethiopia, Gambia, South

Africa and Libya led their respective countries’ delegations.

Other countries such as Mozambique and Equatorial Guinea were represented by local ambassadors.

Terror groups like Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab and the Lord’s Resistance Army have taken advantage of the porous

Graft robbing 3rd world of Sh85tr annually, says group About Sh85 trillion is being taken out of poor countries annually and millions of lives lost to corruption, antipoverty groups have claimed.

A report by US-based antipoverty organization, One, says much of the progress made in the past two decades in tackling extreme poverty is in jeopardy due to corruption and crime, including money laundering.

The report blames corruption for 3.6 million deaths annually.

If action is taken to end the secrecy that allows corruption to thrive - and if the recovered revenues were invested in health - the group says many deaths could be prevented in low-income countries.

One describes its findings as a “trillion dollar scandal”.

“Corruption inhibits private investment, reduces economic growth, increases cost of doing business and can lead to political instability,” the report says.

“But in developing countries, corruption is a killer. When governments are deprived

of resources to invest in health care, food security or essential infrastructure, it costs lives and the biggest toll is on children,” the report says.

If corruption was eradicated in sub-Sahara Africa, an additional 10 million children per year would be provided with education.

Money will also be available to pay another 500, 000 primary school teachers and an additional 11 million people with HIV/Aids provided with anti-retroviral drugs.

One has urged G-20 leaders who are set to meet in Australia in November

to take measures to make information public on who owns companies and trusts as a way of preventing them from concealing the identities of criminals.

It is advocating for mandatory reporting laws for oil, gas and mining sectors so that countries’ natural resources “are not effectively stolen from the people living above them”.

It has also recommended for action against tax evaders “so that developing countries have the information they need to collect tax and allow people to hold authorities accountable in delivery of essential services.”

Killer: uS group, One, says corruption leads to poor health facilities in third world and 3.6m deaths annually.

borders to entrench extremist activities in the region.

They have been using funds collected through illegal trade and money laundering to fund their activities.

President Uhuru Kenyatta told the forum radicalisation of youth was a major hindrance to gains made in fighting terrorism.

“Terrorism remains the major threat to regional and global peace and security. Terrorism organisations continue to grow by radicalising vulnerable youths to continue perpetuating their deadly cause.”

He said terrorists were using the Internet and social media to recruit members.

Buru Buru residents lynch suspect in robbery bid A suspected thug was last night lynched by a mob in a botched robbery in Buru Buru.

Another suspect was shot and wounded in a similar incident at Pioneer estate.

Police say the lynching brings to six the number of those killed in similar incidents in the past four days.

Residents attacked the Buru Buru suspect along Mutarakwa Road after repeated complaints of mugging incidents.

Cases of mugging have been on the rise in residential areas and the CBD, forcing police to use lethal force to contain the situation.

In the second attack, the suspect was trying to scale a fence into a private compound when the owner of the house, who is a licenced gun holder, shot and injured him in the leg.

The suspect was taken to Kenyatta National Hospital.

Senators okay financial allocation for counties Counties will soon receive funding after the Senate passed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill.

Counties would usually have been required to wait for 14 days before funds could be disbursed but an amendment by the National Assembly reduced the time by seven days.

The move means if the Bill is signed by the President, counties will only wait for seven days to access allocations.

The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, which has withheld funds meant for counties, is pending assent by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The Treasury has been forced to loan counties Sh29 billion to pay salaries owing to delays by the National Assembly in passing the Bill.

During Tuesday’s special sitting, which saw the Senate recalled from recess, there was heated debate over a proposal to put a ceiling for counties and detail limits for expenditure.

While some Senators lauded the proposal, others rejected it saying counties should be left to control the funds since every county knows its needs. “We need to empower our county assemblies to do the oversight like we do on governors. They can do on CECs (County Executive Committees),” said Kericho’s Charles Keter. He was seconded by his Mandera rival Billow Kerrow.

“We want to put limits on executives

on recurrent expenditure they can use on salaries, allowances and other operational work. We want to do the same on the county assembly.” Elgeyo Marakwet’s Kipchumba Murkomen said: “Facilitating the county assemblies to do their job is our responsibility as a House, to defend them and protect them.”

APPrOvAl SeAl: President Kenyatta is expected to sign the Bill into law.

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ISIL jihadists behead another US journalist

Islamic State extremists Tuesday released a video showing the beheading of yet another US journalist in what they said is a “second message to America” to halt airstrikes in Iraq.

In the video, which was posted online, journalist Steven Sotloff says, in a message thought to have been scripted by his captors, that he is “paying the price” for US military intervention in Iraq.

The intelligence community in the United States is working to confirm the authenticity of the video, and the jour-

nalist’s family was waiting for formal authentication that Sotloff has been killed.

“The family knows of the video and is grieving privately,” family spokesman Barak Barfi said.

The killing of Sotloff follows a threat last month by ISIS made during the videotaped beheading of American journalist James Foley.

The latest video threatens the life of another man, who the terror group identifies as David Haines of Britain.

A masked ISIS figure in the new video

speaks to US President Barack Obama, telling him, “Just as your missiles continue to strike our people, our knife will continue to strike the necks of your people.”

The Islamic State has thrived and mutated during the civil war in Syria.

It swept into Iraq in June, seizing large swaths of the country’s Sunni-dominated northern and western provinces.

Obama ordered targeted airstrikes in Iraq to begin in early August after ISIS fighters began targeting ethnic Yazidis

inothernews Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault Singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault on Tuesday morning for punching a fan outside of his Washington, D.C. hotel in October 2013.

Brown, who arrived at the courthouse alongside girlfriend Karrueche, was sentenced to time served. Brown said a simple “I’m sorry,” during the court proceedings, the Washington Post reported. Prosecutors agreed to ask the judge to sentence Brown to probation in exchange for the plea. They also agreed not to ask for any jail time for

the 25-year-old Grammy winner. Brown’s bodyguard, Christopher Hollosy, 36, was found guilty in a two-day trial in April after two witnesses testified that both Brown and Hollosy hit Parker Adams when he tried to take a picture with the star. Brown was in the District to attend a Howard University Homecoming party.

The incident occurred while Brown was on probation in a felony assault case in California after attacking then-girlfriend Rihanna before the 2009 Grammys.

and launching attacks toward the Kurdish regional capital of Irbil.

ISIS appeared to date the execution video of Sotloff, referencing specific US military actions in recent days, including airstrikes that helped to break the siege of Amerli, a northern Iraqi town home to thousands of minority Shiite Turkmen, over the weekend.

Intelligence officials are analyzing the video, trying to answer some key questions, a senior U.S. administration official said.

Medical charity wants global fight against Ebola A global military intervention is needed to curb the largest ever Ebola outbreak, according to the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres.

In a damning criticism of world leaders, it says the global response has so far been “lethally inadequate”.

The charity said countries were turning their back on West Africa and merely reducing the risk of Ebola arriving on their shores. In a speech to the United Nations, the international president of MSF, Dr Joanne Liu, said repeated calls for help had been ignored.

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Senators plot to grab more money: The taxpayer will have to give Senators billions of shillings more, if a proposal by a House task force is implemented by Parliamentary Service Commission. According to the report of the task force seen by the Star, all the 47 elected senators want fully furnished county offices, staff, a new four-wheeldrive car parked outside their offices and a monthly allowance of Sh 500,000...

Senators seek millions in fresh payrise plan: Senators are asking for an increase in their allowances running into millions of shillings, which they say is necessary to serve the public. New perks will cover such items as office expenses and a special, oneoff allocation to furnish their offices and buy off-road vehicles. The 67 legislators have made proposals, which are likely to be seen as further bloating the public wage bill, to the Parliamentary Service Commission...

Uhuru move threatens Sh 1 billion drugs case: Mombasa court has criticised President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for ordering unilateral destruction of a ship on which 370kg of heroin was found despite a court order. The court complained that the President’s action amounted to destruction of credible exhibits, which were to be used in court...

New report proposes hefty pay package for senators: Kenyans will be stunned this morning to learn that senators are plotting to earn billions of shillings in allowances and other funds to run county offices and lead opulent lifestyles, just when the government is in the middle of a public service audit exercise meant to curb bloated national wage bill...

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PTA bank, Ghana ally sign Sh1.7b loan deal The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank has signed a $20 million (Sh1.77 billion) loan agreement with the Ghana International Bank (GHIB) to support some of PTA’s operations in Sub-Sahara Africa.

GHIB, a London-based corporate lender, offers banking, international trade finance and treasury services to financial institutions across Africa.

Andrew Kairu, Chief Operating Officer of GHIB, and PTA Bank CEO Admassu Tadesse, sealed the deal on September 2, 2014 in Nairobi.

PTA, which was voted the best performing development finance institution (DFI) in a list of about 100 African banks, has been involved in a number of projects in Sub-Sahara region over the years.

One of their greatest achievements is contributing towards the development of Africa’s largest wind power farm in Marsabit County.

Dubbed the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project, the initiative is set for completion in 2016.

It will add 300 Megawatts to Kenya’s national grid.

The project seeks to help the Government lower the cost of energy.

The Bank has also helped fund projects in Ethiopia and Rwanda.

On May 21, 2014, PTA entered into a partnership agreement for funding of European imports to Africa.

The imports included services and equipment.

“We fund imports like fuel and oil and exports like agriculture products. All those will be funded using this facility,” PTA Treasurer Abraham Byanyima told X News in an interview.

He said the money from GHIB is “not earmarked for a particular country. It is in the general pool that will be used to finance all these other trade finance deals that we have in the region.”

DEAL: Ghana International Bank Chief Operating Officer Andrew Kairu (left) shakes hands with Admassu Tadesse, President of PTA Bank, after the banks signed a Sh1.77 billion loan agreement on Tuesday in Nairobi.

Activist risks Sh880m fine over Thai firm story A British activist who campaigns for better working conditions could face a fine of up to $10 million (Sh880 million) for attacking a company accused of abusing its staff.

Activist Andy Hall has gone on trial in Thailand for defamation.

Thailand’s Natural Fruit Company, one of the companies he wrote about, accused him of defamation after he wrote of poor conditions faced by employees.

Defamation is a criminal offence in Thailand and Hall could be jailed for up to seven years if found guilty.

Thailand has grown into one of the world’s biggest food producers, but has also been criticised for ill treatment of migrant staff.

The frequent use of criminal defamation law in Thailand to silence critics has been condemned by human rights groups.

Thailand relies on migrant

workers from neighbouring regions of Myanmar and Cambodia. But reports say some do not have legal papers that permit them into the country.

Since they are desperate for jobs and do not have legal rights to complain, many work for long hours for lower pay than Thai workers.

Hall’s report for the group, Finnwatch, said Natural Fruit Company, the country’s largest producer of pineapples, mistreated workers, a claim the company has denied.

Mr Hall told reporters before entering court: “I don’t believe there’s any evidence against me to show that what I did was malicious or in some way

against the company. I did it for the benefit of the workers.”

Natural Fruit’s owner, Wirat Piyapornpaiboon, said: “The report caused damage to me and my company. Any accusations were not true. If true, why are there so many workers who want to work at my factory?”

My position: British activist Andy Hall answers reporters’ questions as he arrives for a hearing at a court in Bangkok on September 2, 2014. Photo courtesy of AFP

jobmarket JKUAT to employ teaching staff for 26 departments The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) will hire professors, lecturers and tutorial fellows for their 26 departments, a spokesperson for the institution has said.

JKUAT College of Engineering and Technology plans to hire a professor and associate professor.

More than seven other sections of the Engineering Department also plan to hire at least a professor and associate professor each.

The Faculty of Agriculture’s Department of Food Science is also seeking a professor and associate professor.

The university plans to recruit a lecturer, senior lecturer and assistant lecturer for their Nursing

Department.

Tutorial fellows are also required in human anatomy, public health and medical physiology sections.

Physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Statistics, Commerce, Social Sciences and Humanities, Landscape Architecture departments and the School of Law all plan to hire at least one professor each from among its faculty members.

Applicants can submit three copies of letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae (CV).

Applicants can visit the University website, ‘jkuat. ac.ke’ and check the ‘JKUAT Teaching Vacancies’ section for details.

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State gives Sh200m to tourism revival body BOOST: Tourists enjoying a game drive. The government has released Sh200 million to revive the country’s tourism industry.

The government has released Sh200 million to revive the country’s tourism industry.

Lucy Karume, Kenya’s Tourism Recovery Taskforce chairperson says the money is already with the Tourism Ministry and will soon be used on a short, medium and long term strategy.

“The money is not enough,

but it will sure do well for the start especially on the short term recovery plan,” she said.

The sector took a major hit after a series of terror attacks scared off foreign visitors, prompting a number of hotels to shut down and costing over 7,000 people their jobs.

“It is evident that coastal

tourism suffered a marked decline in the first five months of the year and reports from coastal hoteliers indicate that this slump has continued into June to August,” Karume added.

She said the short term strategies include tax measures to enable corporate and business entities to take

and tell the world about the uniqueness of the country and how tourism business activities are ongoing despite the travel advisories,” she said.

The taskforce will unveil the medium and long term recovery strategies once it has been active for three months.

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Samosa, a profitable snack Samosa vendors can make up to Sh30,000 a month, depending on the size of their operation.

Those who sell the snack often use small push carts that double up as ovens to keep the food warm.

Many have been known to sell samosas ‘smokies’ and boiled eggs in order to offer their customers a range of snacks to choose from.

A study by Philomena Muiruri, who wrote the book ‘Women Street Vendors in Nairobi’, reveals that 91 per cent of street vendors are self-employed. Only 9 per cent are running the business on behalf of someone else.

In the case of samosa sellers, most vendors make the snacks themselves at home and bring their carts shopping centres and market places, where they are exposed to a large

their staff on holiday and get tax refunds, as well as appealing for a retraction of travel advisories issued by the US, UK and other Western countries against Kenya.

“We also urge all tourists, celebrities and corporate bodies, public and the private sector and friends of the tourism sector to go online

Banks and other lenders rarely lend money to borrowers overnight.

In case of emergencies like sickness or a damaged vehicle that needs immediate attention, those in need are often forced to borrow from friends and relatives.

However, Milango Financial Services has a ready-made solution for that, the emergency loan.

Milango is a micro-finance institution that provides loans to individuals and small business owners, the lender’s agents told X News.

Through their Nishike Loan, borrowers can receive between Sh3,000 and Sh150,000 within 24 hours.

Any Kenyan citizen over the age of 18 can apply for a loan as long as Milango agents confirm that the person has a steady source of income and is able to pay back the loan.

As long as the loan is paid within 3 months, it will attract an interest charge of 8 per cent of the money borrowed.

There is also an additional fee of two per cent to set up the loan, another two per cent for insurance, Sh150 per loan for legal fees, and a charge of Sh500 for loans exceeding Sh100,000.

group of potential customers.

Most vendors (about 4 out of every 10) start their business with as little as Sh4, 000 or less, says Muiruri.

Three out of 10 vendors can get their business running with as little as Sh2, 000 while the rest need more than Sh4,000.

As most vendors make their own samosas, the materials needed to set up a business include a frying pan, all-purpose flour, minced meat, onions and chillies and whichever other stuffings they may wish to use.

Those who use push-carts get them at a cost of Sh13,000 from a Farmer’s Choice factory in Kahawa West, Nairobi. Muiruri notes that the vendors who make the most money are the ones who sell more than one item.

Farmers in Homa Bay county are making up to Sh400,000 a month by growing chilli.

Magdaline Ajowi, a farmer in the Rangwe village is part of a group of successful planters, thanks to a partnership with Mace Foods, a chilli exporting company.

Last year alone, the firm, collected 14 tonnes of chilly from the region.

By the end of March, farmers had delivered six tonnes of the crop to Mace for export .

Michael Otieno Okoth, an expert in nursery development and transplanting, says a packet of chilli from Mace Foods contains about 8,000 seeds.

This translates to 8,000 trees that cover about an eighth of an acre. Although the crop is drought resistant, the rainy season makes it sprout quickly and bear fruits at a faster rate, says Mr Okoth.

BENEFICIAL: A woman poses in her chilli farm. Chilli has been an attractive crop for farmers in Homa Bay.

Mr Charles Odera, the chairman of Ajowi’s ‘Ndiru Chilly Farmers’ group, says Mace Foods introduced the seeds in the area and paid half of the cost.

“At the beginning, it was difficult to grow the crop, but now we are used to it,” says

Mr Odera.

He says farmers are now able to pay school fees for their children, build decent houses and buy themselves food. Mr Muga said he has distributed about 500 packets of seed to farmers.

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Anchor your bedroom’s style with a headboard There are those days when you want to catch up with your favourite television show, a movie or a novel in your bedroom but the thought of having to rest your back on the cold cement wall (for flat beds) or on an unfriendly friendly support puts you off.

Well, you can enjoy you can modify the space without having to part ways your beloved platform bed by simply adding a headboard.

A headboard is a vertical board at the end of a bed behind where your head rests.

Aside from providing comfortable back support when sitting,

headboards also help in arresting ‘naughty’ pillows, which slip off your head while you sleep.

You can modify this accessory to create more holding space for items such as phones, tablets and jewellery.

Further customisation of headboards can deliver reading lights to your palms letting you sip in your reading material in the ambience of soft light, which you adjust to your friendliest mode.

Some beds are sold together with headboards but there is nothing to stop you from getting one that suits your style and needs.

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From Sh 800 The arm rest organiser is a quick and easy way to organise everything when you are settling down to watch television. The organiser has six spacious pockets and can adjust to any size of a couch, whether round or square. It has a spacious table top that is 18” by 7”that is suitable for

holding drinks and snacks. The pockets are easily accessible and you can drop in remote controls, glasses, magazines and many more. The arm rest organiser is available at ViMark Innovations on Standard Street PanAfrica Life Building Shop 6A for only Sh800.

paintjob Lacquerer that surface for a shiny finish Wood is major common component of furnishings in our homes.

Lacquerer coating preserves wooden surfaces while letting them retain the sheen shade for long.

It can be clear or coloured, but characteristically it dries by solvent evaporation or curing to give a durable finish. This type of paint allows free dripping of moisture which wears wood off making it loose its aesthetic value. Lacquerer surfaces are easy to clean. All you need is a moist cloth to wipe the surfaces with. It leaves them gleaming as if they were new.

Lacquerer surfaces are more durable

and can withstand mild acids and detergents.

This paint dries very fast once applied. It gives no room to foreign particles such as dust and pollen grains to stick and dry in it. The after-work remains smooth and smart just as intended. The property of being sticky makes is a time saving option. One can opt for a spraying machine and still obtain the nicest polish finish.

One need not be an expert to spray, therefore, when the service of professional cannot be reached, you can be the expert. Lacquerer does not break or flake.

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fashion African print accessories taking over everywhere From Bags to shoes to jewelry, African inspired accessories have been around for a while now and they are definitely taking over the fashion space. These items when paired with the right outfit, add the wow factor to your look. Among the companies, whose products are causing a stir in the accessories market is Hesey Designs, a Nigerian fashion label that specializes in creating custom-made apparels and accessories for women. Blending exotic creative designs with African prints, they produce unique items that enable wearers get all the attention they deserve. While trying to make a name, they are currently focused on growing their accessory line of the business.

Items in their line include bags, shoes, slippers; all inspired by the African culture. Ghana’s Christie Brown, Nigeria’s Elleleroske and Liberia’s Marazetti are the other fashion houses producing stellar African accessories.

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heights; from low to high heeled ones. High heeled wedges still give the benefit of the extra height and leg-elongating effects of high heels.

While wedge heels are fashionable and versatile, they do not look great on everyone or with every outfit.

Knowing how to wear wedges stylishly can be as simple as creating a balanced outfit.

When wearing wedges with skirts, steer clear of anything too form fitting. Wedges can

appear quite chunky. Wearing them anything too tight can give an unflattering appearance. Fuller, flowing skirts look better with wedges.

Jeans are a classic option to wear with wedges. However, it is important to take note of the style of the jeans. Skinny jeans are perfect for showing off wedges but if you are wearing flared jeans make sure that the hem covers most of the wedge as this will create the most streamlined silhouette.

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Get the edge with the wedges

Wedge shoes are a great alternative to stilettos and are an instant outfit updater.

They come in different styles; from contemporary to vintage and

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Use bold patterns to liven up any plain or dull outfit. Distinctive prints in sophisticated silhouettes take formerly daytime only trends to afterhours.

Zarazra works magic with coloured prints

Azra Walji is one of the leading designers in the country and the founder of Zarazra fashion house, which was founded in 2012.

She is known for her chic style of custom made designs filled with a unique blend of contemporary, traditional ethnic mix and hand printed uniqueness.

Her custom made designs range from casual ready to wear, cocktail evening and couture pieces. She uses fabrics that are rich in colour especially neon colours and animal prints.

Her first collection, ‘Culture Shock,’ which she did in 2012, won her the

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second place at the Festival of African Fashion and Arts (FAFA) for the best emerging designer. The collection she says was inspired by house paintings from the Ndebele of South Africa.

She showcased at the Mozambique Fashion Week in 2013 and was one of the main designers at the Kenya Fashion Awards 2014.

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Becoming the lizard man

The desire to become someone or something else is just a fantasy but not for Eric Sprague otherwise known as the Lizard man.

When he was 18, he was so in love with the idea of being fully tattooed and at first he thought of having his whole body tattoed with polka dots. He then talked to other people about his idea and thus the lizard man came to be.

His body modification started on his back, which he tattooed green with scales and black patterns to resemble a lizard before proceeding to cover the whole body in the lizard look.

He then got his teeth sharpened, his tongue forked, had sub dermal implants on his hand and back, and also had his lips tattooed green.

He got numerous piercings on his ears, and a teflon ridge implanted above his eyebrows. He has endured over 700 hours of body modification in order to look like a lizard.

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forecast capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

HOROSCOPES

Like lapping waves against the shore, you may be gently changing the landscape around you with each word or action. Don’t underestimate your inner strength. It could be that you seem overpowered by the things going on around you, but don’t let them keep you from being the person you truly are.

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

Emotionally speaking, you should be doing quite well today, Aquarius, especially in the morning. This is a good time to take charge of projects that require definite leadership. Don’t think that you’re inferior to the people around you.

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

People may see you as the personification of drama, especially this morning, Aries. This is a good time to express your emotions and get things out of your system. Be sure to release whatever pent-up emotion you have inside. By afternoon, it might be a good idea to settle down and lay low.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

There may be a damper on your mood today, Taurus, especially in the morning. It could seem as if everyone is having fun but you. Having a good time is more a state of mind than anything else. Try not to get trapped in a lousy mindset. Late afternoon is a good time to ground your emotions.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

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There may be some conflict today, Gemini, especially in the morning.

Your general mood is quite good, but there’s a strong force asking you to be more realistic in your approach. The last thing you want is for someone else to throw a bucket of water on your raging fire of fun, but this is likely to happen unless you address the reality of the situation.

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

Your mind may be a little cloudy most of the day, Cancer, and you could find it hard to ground yourself. It may be that you’re trying to navigate by the stars, but unfortunately, the clouds have moved in and there are no reference points to be seen.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

Praise you may receive this morning could make you feel on top of the world, Leo, but try not to let this feeling go to your head. Stay modest despite the lavish praise that may be showered on you. By evening, you won’t be able to get by on just talk alone.

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The key is to stay loose and not be concerned with the situation’s outcome. The future is uncertain. You shouldn’t depend on something that may or may not pan out the way you want. There could be some conflict between you and someone with a strong ego in the morning, but this should resolve itself by evening

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

Take this opportunity to calm down and relax. You’ll enjoy the good times more when you give your body the rest it needs. Always pushing for bigger and better adventures may be fun, but it can leave you too tired to fully appreciate them.

scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

It could be hard to find your footing early in the day, Scorpio. You may be better off sleeping in. Have a good breakfast and relax in the morning.

By evening, you’ll be refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on the town. Your emotions may feel restricted, which could make it difficult to fully express yourself.

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You could be so concerned with the world and the shared environment that you forget to take care of you.

Use the early afternoon to reflect and meditate. Gather facts from your inner state and use the information to create a plan for the future. Be flexible in your approach.

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1. Where there is a will-Josephine Uside, Mbotela.

2. Self confidence can move mountains, maybe not trains- Clement Cherono, CBD. 3. Forgot the bait, damn-Taphrosa Makali, Kwa Ruben.

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Northern Ireland has experienced troubles for years.

And although the bombings have stopped, fighting is still raging in some areas. Detective Inspector Celcius Daly knows too well about the fighting because he grew up in the chaos. In fact, the violence haunts him to this day.

A retired agent David Hughes goes missing after looking into a closed case of Olive Jordan who vanished at the hands of the Irish Republican Army years ago. A few days later, a former spy is found clubbed to death, a day after penning down his own obituary in a paper.

To solve the murders and disappearances, Celcius must

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reach into the past and confront the painful history that Ireland would rather forget.

Keep highlighting Kenyan talent I have been a keen follower of Michael Soi’s work ever since the days he was drawing cats and I am glad to finally see him get the media attention he deserves. The article on his bag brand

(Soi’s colourful bags hit town, September 2, 2014) was really inspiring as it showed that Kenyans can make lots of money by sticking to what they love and by being original. Kudos guys,

such are the stories we like to read.

— Dennis Kuria, Nairobi

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Makau enters 10 for Mwea Classic Marathon Former world marathon record holder Patrick Makau has entered 10 runners for the Mwea Classic set for Saturday.

Makau, who is the race ambassador, has entered a team of five males and females whom he has been training in Ngong, Kajiado County, for the event.

“My runners are in good shape and have been training hard in Ngong and am sure that they willpost good results in Mwea,” said Makau.

The race’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairman Charles Gichobi said they will select top and talented athletes from Kirinyaga County during the race to join the Patrick Makau Ngong Team for training.

Makau has opted to skip the Mwea Classic Marathon due to fatigue after recently participating in a 10km road race in US. The race dubbed “Inspiring a Generation” seeks to nurture fresh talent and has attracted, amongst other teams, Urban Swaras and Friends of Karura.

Meanwhile, Gold Coast International marathon champion Nicholas Kamakya will target to lower the course record during the race.

Kamakya who posted 2:10 in Australia during the Gold Coast Marathon last year is part of a team which has been entered by Makau.

“I will be using the race as a warm up for the forthcoming races. I need to keep fit by taking part in events and that’s why I have opted to participate in the Mwea Marathon which am sure it’s going to give me some good practice,” said Kamakya.

Registration fee is Sh1000 that can be paid through M-pesa paybill number 917970 or through www.mweaclassicmarathon.co.ke.

Avoid walk-overs, Sony coach urges league chiefs Sony Sugar head coach Zedekiah Otieno has asked the Kenya Premier League to avoid awarding walk-overs to big teams.

The call comes after KPL ordered for a replay of the un-played tie between AFC Leopards and Sony.

The match will be played on September 10 at Awendo Green Stadium. The replay order follows a successful appeal lodged by the millers after KPL awarded AFC

Leopards the match after Sony Sugar failed to turn up.

“They need to clean their house, changing match venues haphazardly is ill intended, we have seen this happen before with team benefiting with points on a platter, it’s very wrong,” he said.

For the second time in successive seasons, the millers have been penalised for forcing an abandonment in a KPL tie after failing to

honour rescheduled matches.

“Not that Sony are the offenders here… we are victims if rules have to be applied.. we see crowd trouble happening in other stadia like Nyayo or City, but we don’t see matches moved to Awendo,” said Zico Sony are in ninth position with 28 points, while AFC has similar number of points but with lower goal difference.

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“The fact that we have watched him taste defeat more than four times in a season doesn’t mean he is done”

I will be back, Rudisha vows

Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha was seventh on his return from injury at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene in May. He is yet to hit the form that saw him regarded unbeatable in middle distance.

He broke the world record at London 2012, but missed last year’s World Championships with a knee injury and has had a calf problem this season.

This season he has, however, failed to dazzle, losing in three Diamond League meets and the

Commonwealth Games to Botswana’s Nijel Amos.

Amos surged down the home straight to win while Rudisha, who tried to attack from the back, did not have the legs to catch him and finished third after being caught by Djibouti’s Ayanleh Souleiman.

Rudisha, said he was glad to be nearly fully fit after an injury-hit season.

“I am at 85 or 90 per cent of my shape. I am not at my best form,” he said.

“I wanted to see if I could run a tactical race from behind. I am happy now after my injury problems.

Hopefully, I can come back strong next year, it was a

good experiment for me, it was good to test myself.”

William Tanui, an Olympic champion from 1992 has tipped Rudisha to return to his best ahead of 2015 World championships and the Olympics a year later.

“He has proven it before.

The fact that we have watched him taste defeat more than four times in a season doesn’t mean he is done,” the former world champion said.

“He is returning from injury and he needs full fitness to judge him.”

“No doubt he will come good, and who knows maybe lower the world record.”

COME BACK TRAIL: World 800m record holder David Rudisha has endured a difficult season

Youth players to be drafted to senior 7s rugby team Several under-18 players who finished fourth at the Youth Olympics Games in Nanjing, China, will be drafted into the senior rugby team ahead of the 2014/15 HSBC World Series campaign.

The players are part of the 47 identified by the national 7s team technical bench for possible inclusion in the senior team.

Assistant coach Felix Ochieng says the selected players will get a first run out at this month’s Safaricom 7s at Kasarani where Kenya will field three

teams. “Our target is to get to have a strong run into the new season with the priority being a top four position,” he said.

“Kenya has a lot of talent from the lower level but there is a lot coming through.

It’s very important for us to keep on scouting for the talent from such tournaments.

“We have looked up the players who are already in our systems and we are monitoring them to see how they will perform this weekend.”

Van Gaal delights at Falcao capture Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed his delight at securing the season-long loan signing of Radamel Falcao from Monaco.

The Red Devils moved quickly to secure a deal for the Colombian striker in the final day of the window, the Premier League giants beating the transfer deadline to sign him on a loanto-buy deal in the early hours of Tuesday.

Having suffered a cruciate knee ligament

injury last season, Falcao missed the World Cup with his country but scored two goals in three Ligue 1 games for Monaco on his return in 2014-15.

And Van Gaal has expressed his happiness at acquiring the 28-year-old, who becomes the club’s sixth major signing of the summer following the arrivals of Angel Di Maria, Ander Herrera, Daley Blind, Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo.

“I am delighted Radamel has joined us on loan this season,” the Dutchman told the club’s official website.

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Alves to leave Barcelona WEDNESday, September 3, 2014

Barcelona Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta has confirmed that Dani Alves will leave Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the 2014-15 season.

Alves, 31, had been repeatedly linked with a move away from Camp Nou this summer. After the Catalan club signed fellow Brazilian Douglas, competition at right-back has heightened between Alves and Martin Montoya.

But despite rumours of Alves leaving the club where he has spent the past six seasons, Zubirarreta insists the club is happy to keep hold of the defender for the final year of his contract.

The Spanish giants have registered seven new signings. They will challenge champions Atletico Madrid for the Liga title and compete in Europe to dethrone Champions League holders Real Madrid. FIFA’s yearlong ban on them registering new players takes effect in January.

Alves has played an instrumental role for Barcelona in recent years, making 190 league appearances and scoring 14 goals. He has won four Liga titles, two Copa del Rey, two Champions League titles and two Fifa Club World Cups.

way out: Competition at the right-back has heightened between Alves (seen here right playing against Real Madrid’s Christiano Ronaldo) and Martin Montoya. Alves has played an instrumental role for Barcelona in recent years, making 190 league appearances and scoring 14 goals.

Bolt in Bangalore for exhibition cricket match

Usain Bolt arrived in Bangalore on Tuesday for an exhibition cricket match against India left-hander Yuvraj Singh at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan will also be part of the seven-a-side cricket game of four overs each that has been organised by Puma. Bolt and Yuvraj are Puma ambassadors.

in town: Bolt arrived at Bangalore International Airport for a friendly cricket tie with India star players Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan.

The multiple Olympic, world champion and 100m world record holder announced his arrival in the morning on Twitter.

This is his maiden visit to India.

“India I’m here!!!!!! #Bangalore,” he tweeted earlier this morning. He followed the tweet with another one bearing a picture in a traditional “Mysore peta” (Mysore turban). In another tweet for Yuvraj, he wrote “Hey @yuvstrong12, I’m in your neighbourhood. Up for a little cricket face off? #CatchBolt.”

“Puma brings Usain Bolt down for a one-of-a-kind cricket face-off between two sporting legends.

For the first time ever, watch the Fastest Man on Earth -- Usain Bolt, challenge Yuvraj Singh to an exclusive cricket showdown at Chinnaswamy Stadium on September 2,” Puma had said.

Murray sets up Djokovic quarter-final showdown Former champions Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray booked a tantalising US Open quarter-final duel on Tuesday after fourth-round victories.

World number one and top seed Djokovic didn’t let Philipp Kohlschreiber stand in the way of another Grand Slam last-eight appearance. He felled the German 22nd seed 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 on another oppressively muggy New York day.

Eighth-seeded Scot Murray advanced with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 win over ninth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, avenging a loss to the Frenchman at the Toronto Masters last month.

Djokovic and Murray boast long-running rivalry in which the Serbian has a

12-8 record.

They are 2-2 in Grand Slam finals, including Murray’s triumph over Djokovic in the 2012 final at Flushing Meadows for his first major crown.

“Tough match,” Murray said of the looming contest. “We’ve had a lot of long ones. We played a long one here a few years ago -- I have great memories from that match.”

Djokovic reached his 22nd straight Grand Slam quarter-final, a run that stretches back to Kohlschreiber’s victory in third round of the 2009 French Open.

“I’m very glad obviously that I had so many consecutive quarter-finals of Grand Slams. It says that I do value these tourna

Batistuta urged medic to amputate leg

Argentina legend Gabriel Batistuta begged a doctor to amputate his legs due to the excruciating pain he felt after retiring in 2005.

The former striker, who netted 56 times in 78 international caps and terrorised defences in Serie A for years, suffered from stress during a 17-year career.

Batistuta, who netted a penalty against England at the 1998 World Cup, was unable to walk and would wet the bed after failing to drag himself to the bathroom.

And the former Fiorentina and Roma striker was in so much pain at the age of 36 that he longed to have his legs removed,

just like South African athlete Oscar Pistorius.

The now 45-year-old said: “I left football and overnight I couldn’t walk.

“I wet the bed even though the bathroom was only three metres away. It was 4am and I knew if I stood my ankle would kill me.

fighter: Murray advanced with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 win over ninth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

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KMSF to use Safari Rally to push case for WRC spot Kenya Motosport Federation (KMSF) will use the 62nd KCB Safari Rally to present a strong case for readmission to the World Rally Championships calendar in 2017.

Speaking on Tuesday during the launch of September 1214 race, world motorsports governing body (FIA) vicepresident, Surrinder Thatthi, said organisers have the challenge of meeting WRC standards after failing the test last year.

“When we have a proper rally, then we will have a WRC round. From last years’ experience we didn’t have a proper rally. This year they have made great effort to run it on closed roads which is one of the criteria, so it’s a step in the right direction,” the FIA boss said.

“The roads should not be so rough because manufacturers in WRC at the moment don’t want to build a special car for the Safari Rally,” Thatthi

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Danny Welbeck signed for Arsenal in a dramatic late move on transfer deadline day.

The news was met with mixed reaction from Arsenal fans, some of whom felt Welbeck isn’t the high-scoring striker Arsenal need. And that is when the memes began.

VROOM! A World Rally Championships car in full flight. Kenya is making efforts to be readmitted to the World WRC calendar in 2017.

added. The last time Kenya was in the global competition was in 2008 and organisers are working to ensure all rules of FIA are adhered to at this year’s Safari. Defending champion

Baldev Chager will be the first off the ramp in the signature event of the local calendar that has confirmed 62 entries, which include include five foreign crew in the race, the

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seventh round of the Africa Rally Championships, and the sixth of the Kenya National Rally Championship.

The rally will be flagged off

by President Uhuru Kenyatta

at KICC before heading to Kiambu for the first spectator stage at Migaa Estate which will be part of the seven that will be repeated to meet 13 competitive sections.

Botham calls for changes to England cricket team England legend Sir Ian Botham has called for changes to the England one-day team after another crushing defeat

by India.

The hosts were thrashed by nine wickets in the fourth match at Edgbaston on Tuesday to lose the five-match series. Set only 207 to win, Ajinkya Rahane made 106 and Shikhar Dhawan 97 not out as India won with 117 balls to spare. England never recovered from slumping to 23-3 after being asked to bat.

The final is at Headingley on Friday and Sir Ian says it is the ideal time to introduce some fresh faces, rather than delaying a shake-up until closer to the next year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

“It’s all very well saying ‘we’ll stick with this’ – no! Enough is enough. You’re running out of time. Let’s make some changes. You’ve lost the series, what have you got to lose in the last game? Bring in some of the younger players and let’s see what happens. Blood them, give them a taste,” Sir Ian said. .

Cleverley targets England recall Tom Cleverly is hoping that his move to Aston Villa will help him win back his place in the England team.

Villa signed Manchester United midfielder on a season-long loan with an option to complete a permanent move in January or for United to take him back during that window. Cleverley, 25, has 13 England caps although he has not featured for his country since the 1-0 friendly defeat by Germany on 13 November 2013.

“Hopefully I can get back in the England team.

I have got to get back playing,” said Cleverley, whose United contract expires in the summer of 2015.

“Playing football is what matters most to me and I’m looking forward to getting back to what I know I can do. Villa is the kind of club where I can do that.”

The deal was struck late

OVER THERE! Tom Cleverly hopes his loan move to Aston Villa will help him win back his England place.

on transfer deadline day on Monday and the clubs had been waiting for it to be ratified by the Premier League’s board.

Cleverley came through United’s academy system and signed a four-year contract in October 2011 but has played only one of their four games this season.

United’s new manager Louis van Gaal, who is trying to revive a side who recorded their lowest league finish

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since 1990 last season, is willing to let the midfielder leave Old Trafford.

Cleverley, who has made 79 appearances for United, was also linked with a move to Everton.

He was on standby for the 2014 World Cup but did not make Roy Hodgson’s final 23-man squad. Cleverley is also out the England squad for tonight’s friendly against Norway and the Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland.