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Scotland votes to remain in Britain

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Scotland voters have opted to continue as part of the United Kingdom in a historic referendum vote held on Thursday.

The move came after the passage of the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill by the Scottish Parliament in November 2013. P2

saving the kingdom: Supporters of the Yes and No camps shake hands ahead of the Thursday referendum vote on whether Scotland should become independent of the United Kingdom. The No vote won 55 per cent against 45 per cent for the separatists.

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LSK’s Sh2.4b Mau Mau suit flops The High Court has dismissed an application by the Mau Mau Governing Council of Kenya to be enjoined in a suit challenging disbursement of the Sh2.4billion awarded by the UK government to

former freedom fighters.

The freedom heroes won the award following a case filed by a British firm and Kenya Human Rights Commission in a London court.

The council wanted to be included

in the disbursement list in a suit filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The society sought orders for a British firm to disclose names of the 5,228 beneficiaries.

Justice David Onyancha, in his

ruling, said MMGCK has no legal capacity to sue or be sued.

“The MMGCK is a mere society registered under the Societies Act and the court cannot help parties that heavily slept on their rights,”

Justice Onyancha said.

The Society had said in its application that it represents the Mau Mau War Veterans whose interest should be compensated by the British government.

Scotland votes to stay in the Kingdom From Page 1 The vote was preceded by an agreement between the Scottish and UK governments. The referendum question, as recommended by the Electoral Commission, was “Should Scotland be an independent country?” with voters only allowed to answer Yes or No. To pass, the independence proposal required a simple majority, which it did not.

More than 4.2 million people registered to vote in the referendum, which represents almost 97 per cent of all eligible voters. Included in those eligible to vote were people as young as 16 years of age.

Turnout was 66 per cent and the ‘No’ vote won with a 55

per cent majority.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, speaking outside 10 Downing, expressed satisfaction with the result, saying it was time for United Kingdom to move on.

“There can be no disputes, no re-runs. We have heard the settled will of the Scottish people,” Cameron said.

“I also want to pay tribute to Yes Scotland for a wellfought campaign and to say to all those who did vote for independence — we hear you,” he said.

Most observers believe there will be a change in the relationship in coming months. Cameron pledged to honour commitments made in final days of the campaign viva empire: No supporters for the Scottish independence referendum celebrate results at a No campaign rally in to Scotland, including high Glasgow early Friday. From the capital Edinburgh to far-flung Shetland Islands, Scots embraced a historic moment as levels of state funding. the rest of UK held its breath after voters turned out in unprecedented numbers. (Matt Dunham/The Associated Press)

Teacher chokes 17-foot serpent for swallowing neighbour’s dog A maths teacher captured a 17ft anaconda snake hours after it snatched his friend’s dog from the edge of the water and later swallowed it.

Sebastien Bascoules, who lives in Matoury, French Guiana, waded into a shallow river and hauled the 79-kilogramme snake onto land in nearby Montsinery after a friend phoned him with news of his pet dog, Minus.

An anaconda is a large, non-venomous snake found in tropical South America.

It is one of the largest snakes in the world. Known to

crush the bones of their prey, anacondas can grow up to 22 feet or 6.7 metres.

Recalling the incident, Mr Bascoules, 39, said: “At first I was not scared because I thought it was smaller. But I was very surprised by his strength and his length more than five metres.”

Bascoules asked his friend to help capture the anaconda by grabbing its tail to avoid getting strangled by the reptile.

Since it was still digesting the dog, Bascoules said, it was “very calm before I touched it”.

After blindfolding the snake with a t-shirt, Mr Bascoules put it in his bathtub to store overnight, against the wishes of a deeply worried wife.

Bascoules said by the time he captured the snake, it was too late to relocate it away from the residential area, so he decided it could spend the night at his family home.

The next day Bascoules released the anaconda about 10 km away into a river close to some swamps where the creatures are often found.

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Happy wives key to successful marriages The key to a blissful marriage is to keep the wife happy.

Researchers from Rutgers University in the US have found that the key to marital happiness is all about women’s feelings.

The study revealed that the more content the wife is within the marriage, the happier the husband is with his life as a result.

The lead researcher, Dr Deborah Carr said: “I think it comes down to the fact that when a wife is satisfied with the marriage, she tends to do a lot more for her husband, which has a positive effect on his life.

“Men tend to be less vocal about their relationships and their level of marital unhappiness might

not be translated to their wives,” she added.

Vicki Freedman, a research professor at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, co-authored the study, which appeared in the ‘Journal of Marriage and Family’.

She found that wives take the role of the carer if their husband becomes unwell, which, in turn, lowers their mood.

Men’s happiness levels, however, didn’t change if their wife fell sick.

Researchers said the study is particularly important because health and wellbeing can be impacted by the quality of a marriage.

Blogger Bogonko still missing but police say search continues

One year after the mysterious disappearance of journalist and blogger Bosire Bogonko, police have said that there is no sign of him. Bogonko, who owned the controversial blog Jackal News was the first to expose the names of a prosecution witness at the International Criminal Court who had given evidence in the ongoing cases against three Kenyans including President Uhuru Kenyatta. He disappeared on September 18, 2013 with his family saying that they have already given up on searching for him.

“The police would often call me to go check in the morgues every time they had a corpse that they thought would be him, but it always turned out to be a mistaken identity,” Elkanah Bosire, Bogonko’s brother told AFP. He says that he no longer goes to the mortuaries to look for bodies recovered by police after giving up on the search. Police have, however, said the search for the blogger is still on though police spokeman Masoud Mwinyi has said that they have found no trace.

disappeared: Blogger Bogonko Bosire has been missing for a year.

Uhuru launches graduate volunteer programme President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched a national volunteer initiative dubbed Future Leaders programme that is aimed at promoting national cohesion, improving primary school education and creating enriching opportunities for fresh university graduates.

President Kenyatta said the programme will add a sense of

patriotism and unity among the youth. “It is through this kind of initiatives that we will be able to make people understand that at the end of the day, we are all one people with shared values, shared objectives and shared needs.” he said.

The first group of 150 youth in the programme will be deployed to teach in primary schools in eight counties

during the first phase before the programme is rolled out in all the 47 counties.

“I really hope that you will be the trailblazers, you will set the example and encourage others to see what beauty there is in calling yourselves Kenyans and at the same time recognize that our rich diversity is a thing that we should all cherish,” the

President said.

Deputy President, William Ruto said by focusing on the youth, the programme will give them a chance to know their country better and promote national cohesion and unity.

The first phase of the programme will be implemented in West Pokot, Kilifi, Machakos, Garrisa, Nyeri, Samburu, Kisumu and Busia counties.

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Internet access drives up media revenues to Sh144b

Increased internet access is driving the growth of expenditure on TV and radio in Kenya, a report released

by PwC shows. Kenya recorded US$1.7billion (Sh144.5 billion) in entertainment and media revenues in 2013. This is projected to rise to Sh263b in 2018, as internet contributes more than Sh85billion in five years.

The Outlook report by PwC analyses historical and forecast data of Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria across 12 sectors. The areas include internet, TV, filmed entertainment, radio, recorded music, publishing, out-of-home advertising, video games, and sports.

South Africa’s entertainment and media revenues will hit Sh1.9 trillion in 2018 as Nigeria’s revenues for 2013 stood at $4b (Sh340b). The report singles out internet access as the key driver of

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growth in the three markets.

“Growth in South African entertainment and media industry is largely driven by the Internet.

Another contributor is consumers’ love for new technology, and in particular mobile technology, such as

smartphones, tablets and applications powered by data analytics and cloud services. “Technology is increasingly being driven by consumer needs and expectations,” said Vicki Myburgh, Entertainment & Media Industries Leader at PwC South Africa.

Rail firm commissions 3 new trains after 27 years

acquisition of 20 locomotives from US. Transport Cabinet Secretary Michael Kamau said the acquisition of the fleet is a sign of brighter days ahead in the sector which is expected to change other sectors of the economy.

“We are encouraged to see noteworthy recent improvements in operational

study shows adverts accounted for 38 per cent revenue in the E&M industry in 2013.

The share is expected to fall to 33 per cent in 2018, largely due to internet access increasing its market share significantly over the same period.

Lawyer faces suspension for fixing images on celebs A Los Angeles lawyer, Svitlana Sangary, could be suspended for six months from the California Bar after she was caught superimposing her face onto images with celebrities.

State Bar Court Judge Donald Miles described the images as “false and deceptive” advertising.

The photos show Sangary posing with George Clooney, Barrack Obama, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton Woody Allen and Alec Baldwin, among other superstars.

The images show her wearing different outfits, smiles and poses that resemble the celebrity she appears to be with.

Miles said in his ruling that Sangary

was not fully cooperative with the investigation.

In addition to the six-month suspension, he recommended she serves three years of probation, reports the Recorder.

“The court has grave concerns regarding (Sangary’s) demonstrated lack of insight and her contemptuous conduct during these proceedings,” Miles wrote.

“Her failure to remove the deceptive images from her website, even after the State Bar brought this issue to her attention, and her demonstrated disregard for the disciplinary process give little reason to believe that her misconduct will not continue.”

Pioneer buyer of iPhone 6 drops it on live TV interview

new era: rift Valley railways has commissioned three trains with Transport Cabinet Secretary Michael Kamau (inset) saying the locomotives will boost cargo transport.

The Rift Valley Railways (RVR) has commissioned three trains, marking the first time Kenya has received new locomotives since 1987.

The commissioning comes after RVR announced it had secured a Sh1.8 billion asset financing deal with Standard Bank, South Africa, and CfC Stanbic Bank for the

The slowest growing segment in the Entertainment and Media (E&M) industry will be music industry, the survey shows.

TV is the second-largest segment, with combined revenue from subscriptions and advertising. The

performance, particularly in cargo transit time and the speed of evacuating cargo from the port,” Kamau said.

The remaining trains to be purchased at a cost of Sh2.3 billion will be delivered in the next five months.

The first person to buy an iPhone 6 in Perth, Australia, immediately dropped it onto a concrete floor on live TV. Jack Cooksey was being interviewed outside Perth’s Apple Store and in his excitement opened the box a little too vigorously, with the costly device slipping out onto the pavement.

The phone but it hit the ground hard but luckily, for Cooksey, it was not

damaged. Jack told the Perth Sunday Times: “I dropped it in a panic to get it open, luckily it’s covered in plastic, so it’s fine.”

He said he was looking forward to sitting down and playing with the new phone. “I just can’t wait to open it again - and not drop it.”

Perth was one of the first cities in the world to have the iPhone 6 on sale.

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Police arrest 3 in suspected car theft syndicate Police on Thursday night stumbled on what may be a major car theft syndicate and arrested three suspects.

Police said they had trailed a stolen car from the city centre to Kahawa Sukari and came upon seven other cars, all suspected to have been stolen. The suspects - Mwangi Kimani Daniel, George Ndungu Gitu and Samson Maranga, are in police custody . The cars are: Honda, Subaru Forester KCA 525A, Toyota Premio KBZ 372P, Toyota Noah KBS 110S, Alphard KBL 045K, Toyota Prado KBT 826V and a Toyota Premio, which had no number plates.

US man commits suicide after killing 6 grandchildren

A US man has shot dead six grandchildren, his daughter before committing suicide, Florida police reported on Thursday.

Gilchrist County Sheriff Robert Schultz said Don Charles Spirit, 51, shot and killed the seven, with the youngest being three months while the oldest was 10 years.

Authorities said Spirit had repeatedly called for emergency help saying he wanted to harm himself. He shot dead the seven then turned the gun

on himself before the police arrived in his residence in Bella.

Police said he killed himself in their presence. Schultz, a county official in Florida, told reporters he was shocked by the incident and asked for prayers for the community and the families hit by the tragedy. “I haven’t seen anything like this at all,” Schultz, who was visibly shaken, told reporters.

“This county, this community is going to be devastated from this. It is a small county, we are all family here.

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“We’re asking for prayers for this community and the families involved,” he said. This father and grand-father is a seasoned law offender.

In a 2001 hunting trip to Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area near Kenansville, Spirit turned his rifle on the head of his nine-year-old son, killing him while cleaning it.

Tampa Bay Times, a newspaper, reported the case was counted as an accident after he pleaded guilty.

He was put behind bars for three years

for illegal ownership of a firearm.

In 1998, Spirit was convicted for being in possession of marijuana.

Mass killings have dominated the media, sparking a debate between those advocating and opposing free gun ownership in the US. According to FBI, 11,000 people lost their lives in 2011 to guns.

In December 2012, 20 children and six adults were killed in Newtown.

President Obama attempted to ban weapon ownership but failed.

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A farmer and his record-breaking onion

A British farmer has entered the world record Guinness book after producing the biggest known onion. Tony Glover’s onion weighs 8.5 kilograms while its widest part measures 32 inches. An average onion weighs about 100 grams.

It was approximated that the onion can be used to prepare 250 bhages, a French onion soup, for about 36 people.

The South Derbyshire nonprofessional farmer beat former heaviest onion record holder Peter Glazebrook from Newark, Nottinghamshire, by 284 grams. Mr Glover grew this onion in his greenhouse.

“I planted this one in October last year. It has been growing in my greenhouse which is heated during the winter and cooled in the summer. “I feed them with a high nitrogen-based food and have to make sure the humidity is just right.”

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I forgive you, Uhuru tells Migori hecklers: President Uhuru finally met a delegation of leaders from Cord boss Raila Odinga’s Migori backyard, and ordered the release of five youths arrested after a presidential rally marred by heckling a fortnight ago.

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Security agencies failed in the face of attack: The Westgate Shopping Mall attack last September in which 67 people were killed resulted from a catastrophic and systemic failure by Kenya’s security agencies, analysts believe. Failure to detect the terrorist plot, to investigate and stop it were symptomatic of deeper failures of performance and coordination among security agencies, the analysts, some of them in government service, said...

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ABC Bank funds KU youth centre

Kenyatta University’s Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Centre has received Sh250,000 from ABC Bank.

The Centre allows young entrepreneurs to develop business ideas.

Speaking during a visit to ViceChancellor Prof Olive Mugenda on September 16, ABC pledged to nurture youth innovations at the Centre.

The bank team comprised General Manager Peter Kinyanjui, Head of Corporate Banking, Mary Mulili, and

ABC Chief Martin Mutiga, among others.

Kinyanjui pledged continued support to the centre in its goal of reaching more youth.

The move is in line with the bank’s commitment to nurturing startups as part of its corporate social responsibility.

The delegation hailed the university management for the opportunity to be part of the transformative initiative led by the Chandaria Centre.

Mugenda said in addition to supporting the Centre, further funding is required to meet the needs of Orphans and Vulnerable Students (OVS) through more scholarship programmes.

The university’s OVS scholarship programme serves about 100 deserving cases every year. Prof Mugenda called for the expansion of the kitty by corporate groups for the institution to reach out to more needy cases.

Newscorp wants Google checked NewsCorp Chief Executive Robert Thompson has written to the European Commission calling for a tougher approach to Google.

In the letter which was addressed to Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia, Thompson calls Google a “platform for piracy”. He says the shining vision of Google’s founders has been replaced by a cynical management.

He warns that a failure to challenge Google’s dominance will lead to a less informed, more worrying level of dialogue.

The EC earlier this month reopened its four-year anti-trust probe into Google’s

search and advert business.

Google is in a long-running row with EC over competition issues.

The letter suggests that NewsCorp’s newspapers such as The Times, Sun and Wall Street Journal Europe are unfairly disadvantaged

by Google’s scale.

Google has been accused of taking unfair advantage of its ability to sell adverts that target specific audiences at discounted rates. This undermines specialist publishers’ ability to generate revenue.

But Eric Schmidt, Google’s CEO said newspapers get most online traffic directly and Google is not the gateway to the internet.

citywallet A fifth of city households’ food budgets goes to rice

Nairobi households devote about 20 per cent of food budgets to rice.

Researchers Milu Muyanga, Joshua Ariga and colleagues from Egerton University have discovered that households spend between Sh58 and Sh100 per adult each month on rice.

The households commit a fifth of food budgets to rice, one of the most popular foods in Kenya after maize and wheat products, such as ugali and bread. iconic: Chandaria Business Innovation And Incubation Centre. The Centre has received Sh250,000 from ABC Bank.

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1,400 jobs risk as Ultrasonic chiefs vanish with firm cash The Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer of Chinese footwear firm, Ultrasonic, have fled with a substantial amount of company cash.

Ultrasonic specialises in the design, production and sale of sandals, slippers, urban footwear and high-end accessories. The products target a growing middle class.

Officials announced the disappearance of CEO Qingyong Wu and COO Minghong Wu earlier this week.

The firm, which is listed in Germany, said both men had “left their homes and are not traceable”.

Spokespeople did not say how

much cash was missing but it still had a “relevant six-figure amount” under its control.

The firm can still meet normal payment obligations.

Ultrasonic’s Chief Financial Officer Chi Kwong Clifford Chan and the supervisory board were in talks with authorities and business partners “to clarify matters”, the firm said.

Authorities hope to locate and have the two officials prosecuted.

“As soon as reliable facts can be verified, they will be disclosed immediately,” Ultrasonic’s statement on its website said.

Ultrasonic had been enjoying

steadily revenue and profit growth before the scandal.

Revenues had grown nearly 10 per cent to 163.8m euros (Sh19 billion) in the last five years.

But the company’s share prices have dipped by more than

70 per cent after the scandal broke out.

If Ultrasonic follows in the footsteps of Youbisheng Green Paper, a Germany-listed Chinese manufacturer that also experienced a similar crisis earlier this year.

While maize products such as flour are part of Nairobi residents’ staple food, they account for 44 per cent of total food spending among the poorest households. Their wealthier counterparts spend only 22 per cent of their budgets on maize products.

The poorest homes spend an average of Sh58.10 per adult each month on rice as the wealthiest use about Sh100.30 per adult a month.

“Maize continues to be the primary staple food in Nairobi in terms of kilogrammes consumed per adult,” says Muyanga.

About 97 per cent of respondents reported to have bought maize products, including flour, maize meal, grain or green maize.

Along with wheat products, including bread and other foods like cooked bananas, Muyanga found out that the households take foods rich in carbohydrates.

Based on the research, the households require a variety of food groups on their plates, says Ariga.

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As Nairobi consumers become more health-conscious, more households are adding fruits and vegetables to daily diets. But rice is still growing in popularity as it seeks to join the ranks of ugali.

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Farmers use bees for greenhouse crop pollination Two farmers and a University Professor have found to use only bees to pollinate their crops in a greenhouse.

By ‘employing’ stingless bees, the three - two farmers Ng’etich Taita, Bryan Bett, and Professor Maurice Vincent Omollo of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology - have increased the harvest of of tomatoes and green peppers.

Ng’etich, who has been farming for the last 10 years, once faced huge challenges doing open field tomato farming in Oloitoktok.

This exposed his crop to conditions that were beyond his control, such as flooding

and extreme drought among others. This drove him to try greenhouse farming which helped him grow his crops in a more controlled environment.

However, after a year, he realised that there were no pollinating agents like wind, water, birds and insects in the structures, which resulted in poor quality fruits and low yields.

Ng’etich and his colleagues decided to use insects dubbed ‘bio bees’ to do the pollination in the greenhouse.

The stingless worker bees are currently being nurtured and raised by Professor Omollo, the projects lead scientist.

“The first colonies were captured from Kakamega forest and from them, we are nurturing the stingless bees in order to have several colonies, which we shall introduce into the greenhouses.” explained Professor omollo.

From the time the crops start producing flowers, the bees automatically help in the natural pollination process while going about their daily lives.

“We already conducted an experiment with green pepper and the result was huge fruits with tripled yields as compared to the greenhouse without the bio bees,” Professor Omollo said.

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Thgurvival of SME depends on owner’s financial discipline A new report released earlier this year suggests that the success of any small business may depend on the owners’ discipline in managing their personal finances and business cash flow.

The report, titled “Understanding the Financial Vulnerabilities of Microbusiness Owners”, was based on a survey by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), is a non-profit organisation that aims to help low- and moderate-income households build and preserve their assets.

It says discipline in the management of personal finances and the survival of the business are inter-connected, especially among many small businesses.

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Most-wanted lip colors Trendy lip colors are so in right now!

Update your makeup look in a couple of minutes by trying out these amazing hues. Your entire outfit will thank you.

You can NEVER go wrong with red lipstick!

Remember, finding the perfect shade of red is everything to wearing this lip color correctly.

The orange lip Orange lipstick has been on the scene for a while. Best thing is that it’s now brighter, bolder and looks great on all skin tones. It shows skin in an unexpected way by highlighting your best facial features while adding a conservative touch that allows you to get adventurous with your everyday look.

The burgandy lip If your lips are your best feature, investing in a fab burgundy lipstick shade is one of the easiest ways to update your look. This deep plum color is sultry yet dramatic. If you’re looking for a more mature and confident appearance, then the deep burgundy lipstick is the way to go.

The classic red lip The red lipstick is a must have investment color for your makeup bag.

You can NEVER go wrong with red lipstick! Remember, finding the perfect shade of red is everything to wearing this lip color correctly. Best part, it easily transitions from day to night.

Trends come and go but red lipstick remains a lifelong sophistication.

The purple lip Nothing says stylish retro look better than a purple stain lipstick. You just have to remember that this is a bold color that can stand on its own. When wearing it, keep the rest of your face as bare as possible.

The fuchsia lip Even though it is really hard to spell, fuchsia is definitely one of the top five colors of 2014. If you’re not keen on wearing it on your body; it’s time to paint those lips. It will brighten your complexion and make your teeth look whiter. And who wouldn’t want whiter looking teeth?

Many women tend to avoid wearing blush. A survey conducted by InStyle Magazine showed that 47 per cent of women today use blush compared to the 66 per cent that wore it in 1948.

When blush is properly worn it can be a beauty secret weapon. To avoid looking like a clown, one needs to know the tricks of applying it.

The first thing to do is to find the perfect colour that matches one’s cheeks when they are flushed. For a quick test, slap your cheeks lightly and use the resulting colour as a guide. Another way is to match your lip colour.

Generally, those with light complexion look great in rose, fair look good in peach and dark glow in apricot or red.

When you find the perfect colour, choose the right formula for your skin type.

Liquid and gel or powder are typically best for oily and combination skin while cream is great for dry skin.

For even better results, combine cream and powder.

This will help the blush stay on longer and make it look brighter.

Blush is usually one of the last makeup steps, but one can experiment with what works best for them.

Some makeup artists prefer applying blush before foundation for a more natural look.

The most important thing

The secret weapon that is blush when applying blush is to use a professional full brush; but do not use the same brush you use for your face powder.

Tip: Look into the mirror and smile when applying. This helps to figure out where the apple of your cheek is.

It is best to apply blush only to apple.

Men’s Socks

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Good sports or casual socks provide comfort, resist stench and fit well

A man must have more than enough socks for frequent changing, especially if you hate washing. This not only keeps socks intact, but also keeps feet odourless.

Whether it is formal or sports/casual socks, they must be clean, they should fit properly, and match your outfit.

Formal wear socks look awesome when sported with a suit, but are not limited to this grooming.

It is important to get quality fabric socks which minimize sweating and give you comfort. So, for formal or work use, bet on quality polyester, cotton or acrylic socks.

They must fittingly hug your legs to avoid running down and cramping at the ankles — a look that may give an impression of carelessness and untidiness. Without

forgetting, these socks are cool in black, navy or gray because they always go well with the rest of your attire.

Never put on bright colored and largely patterned socks for official occasions.

When it comes to sportswear, the type of socks worn must be sound in design to stand friction exerted by physical workouts that cause sweating and dirt.

In this case, acrylic socks are best because they dry quickly, maintaining comfort.

Although cotton socks are not long lasting when it comes to intense activities, they absorb moisture, keeping off sogginess.

Good sports or casual socks provide comfort, resist stench and fit well.

White socks are not a bad idea for a casual or sports look.

Get all these socks at Jumia Online from Sh100 to Sh800.

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Finally, the Maharaja walked down the front steps, gave a slight nod in the direction of the cars and asked his assistant to use them for collecting municipal rubbish

The Indian Maharaja’s Rolls-Royce revenge story

A wise man once said that wherever there is a car, there is a story.

One of the most famous motoring stories ever told was that of the pleasant pleasure of delayed revenge by an Indian ruler on the Rolls-Royce Limited Company.

The Maharaja (king) of Alwar walked into a Mayfair car showroom in the 1920s and pointed to a Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer.

He had nothing to identify him as a prominent member of society. His dressing was practically shabby.

The showroom salesman ignored him, believing the man was just there to kill time. Angered at the lack of attention, the maharaja asked for the manager and pointing to seven cars said: “I will have every one of these.”

“But there is one condition - this young man (the salesman who had earlier ignored him) escorts them to India.”

He paid for the cars and as per the agreement, the young salesman accompanied the fleet to India. When they arrived, they were arrayed in front of the maharaja’s palace, with the proud salesman standing alongside them.

The Maharaja finally walked down the front steps, gave a slight nod in the direction of the cars and asked his assistant to use them for collecting municipal rubbish.

“That incident was burnt into the collective family memory,” Jeetender Singh, the last ruling Maharaja of Alwar told the Telegraph.

“We were perhaps the only royal family that was allowed to buy any car except a Rolls-Royce.

We have numerous vintage cars, but not a single Rolls.”

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Rolls-Royce: The Maharaja of Alwar wanted to buy a Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer similar to the ones pictured, and after being ignored, plotted an interesting revenge scheme.

Chinese trader breaks record with Rolls-Royce order Stephen Hung, a flamboyant Chinese entrepreneur, has placed an order for 30 extended wheelbase (EWB) Rolls-Royce Phantoms. Each of the limos costs more than $1 million (Sh85million) and this is the largest single order of Phantoms’ history and is worth an equivalent Sh2.5billion.

Hung will use the fleet to transfer guests at his Louis XIII hotel in Macau when it opens

in 2016. Hung hasn’t ordered a fleet of run-of-the-mill Rollers.

He has opted for Rolls-Royce Bespoke models, custom designed and made vehicles that add to the exclusivity.

Each one will be finished in Hung’s chosen red but two of them will also get gold-plated finishes inside and out for the most pampered hotel guests.

To ensure the world’s most expensive fleet of hotel

runabouts stay in good shape, Rolls-Royce has helped with the design of the hotel driveways and parking, and will also train the chauffeurs.

“The Louis XIII fleet of Phantoms promises to be one of most impressive sights ever seen in Macau when they arrive at the Louis XIII hotel in 2016. Mr Hung’s commission reaffirms Phantom’s pinnacle position as the motor car of

choice for those seeking to experience the finest luxury the world has to offer,” Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, Rolls-Royce CEO, said.

While Hung’s order may seem extravagant, he still has a long way to go to eclipse the largest private collections of RollsRoyce vehicles. The Guinness World Records is held by the Sultan of Brunei with around 500 models.

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FUN

Jaza Matatu na Vitabu concert

FRIday, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

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STAR APPEARANCE: Berry Heart performing at another event. She is one of the star attractions at the Jaza Matatu na Vitabu concert tomorrow.

The Jaza Matatu na Vitabu concert will be held tomorrow at the National Museum of Kenya courtyard from 7pm.

Sauti Sol, Dizraeli from UK, and Berry Heart of Botswana will grace the stage to raise cash for a charity library. Jaza Matatu initiative, part of the Storymoja Festival, is about soliciting book donations for stocking school libraries countrywide. The matatu is currently parked at the National Museum of Kenya, venue of the Storymoja Festival. Last year, Jaza Matatu collected more than 2,000 books. This year the target is

10,000 books to stock libraries in schools across the country.

The Storymoja Festival is a brainchild of Muthoni Garland, and has been at the centre of championing art, literature, and reading.

The 1986 Nobel Prize for Literature winner Wole Soyinka, 2014 Caine Prize for African Writing winner Okwiri Oduor, Teju Cole, an author and photographer, will grace the Festival.

The festival started on Wednesday and will run until Sunday. Advance tickets are going for Sh800 from ticketsasa.com and Sh1,000 at the door.

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Welcome to Amboseli day tour safari Amboseli National Park is calling all to a day tour safari this weekend through its vast savannah bush land. The park is situated in Loitoktok County of Rift Valley Province.

Guided by the Kenya Wildlife Service, the safari will go through Athi River plains

of the neighbouring Maasai community.

Tourists will be mesmerized by herds of elephant in the terrain.

Amboseli, which means salt dust in Maasai, is known for the best up-close view of roaming African elephants.

It is also a habitat for lions,

zebras, buffalos, impalas, hyenas, wildebeests among other animals. A game drive through the park is an amazing experience that offers an opportunity to explore nature.

The park is also home to hundreds of bird species and reptiles. Vegetation in the park

is not dense therefore allows proper bird watching and wildlife viewing.

A Maasai village near the park is also a welcoming attraction.

The community values visitors whom they entertain with song and dance at no cost. But tips are not prohibited.

KCB Safari Rally The 62nd Safari Rally edition sponsored by KCB was flagged off by President Uhuru Kenyatta on 12th September at KICC (Kenyatta International Conference Centre).

It was a three day competition for drivers who raced through rough dusty terrains to hit the finishing point in Nanyuki.

Some rallied to the end while others stopped short due to mechanical hitches. Baldev Chager emerged the overall proud winner of the KCB Safari Rally.

CAPTION: flag off by president,Baldev Chager in action,Geoff Mayes and Jamie Mactavish with Lillian Mugo of Elephant Neighbours Centre,Imran Khan,Baldev chager and president Uhuru and above victors of the rally.

the hitlist

CBD

Baricho RD

Langata

Westlands

Alliance FrancaiseSkyluxx

Club Legend

Offroad Club

Ebony Lounge

Henessy Artistry feat Antoneosoul

Models and bottles hosted by Risper Faith

Feel Good Friday with DJ Robato

DJ Burn will be hosting the burn out Friday

Amor’s all white party

Admission: Free Time: 8pm onwards

Admission: Free Time:8pm onwards

Admission: Free Time: 7 pm onwards

Admission: Free Time: 8pm onwards

Admission: Sh 1000 Time:8pm onwards

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forecast

FRIday, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

Have you been thinking about changing careers, Capricorn? You might hear of some opportunities today, possibly through a colleague. This could be the right time to make a change.

Positive professional developments are indicated for you.

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

You may feel especially warm and loving, Aquarius, and romance could be on your mind. Time spent with a love partner from another state or country might seem especially appealing. This is a great day to schedule an intimate evening alone with your friend and see where it takes you.

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

Erotic dreams could wake you up in a strange mood, Pisces. You could long for a romantic encounter, but the impact is likely to be stronger than that. These intense dreams might stimulate your creative juices. If you aren’t currently working on a project, ideas could flood your imagination.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

You might find yourself reeling from shock when an old friend suddenly seems to show romantic interest in you. Conflicting emotions could come up, but don’t write it off if you’re available. There could be potential for a good relationship with this person.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

Today you may be asked to speak to a gathering or lead a discussion group, Taurus. You tend to be shy, but today you’ll be all for it and enjoy being in the limelight, albeit temporarily. You’ll certainly shine, and others may pay you sincere compliments. After the event, go to an intimate cafe with friends or love partner.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

Romance continues to soar today, Gemini. You should feel especially sexy. You’re likely to attract admiring glances from those around you, including strangers. If you’re single, you might even attract an exciting new love partner. If you’re already involved, your beloved could fall in love with you all over again.

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

You could feel like a millionaire today, Cancer. Money matters seem to surpass your expectations. You might want to spend time fixing up your home or perhaps shopping for yourself. Do you have a hot date tonight?

A sexy new item might make your friend’s eyes pop!

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

Someone you’ve never met before who you find exceedingly attractive could pass you today. You might decide to go say hello and discover not only a physical attraction but an intellectual compatibility as well. Your feelings are probably reciprocated! If you’re single, this attraction might be worth pursuing.

Vote for your winning pick of today’s top three instamoments (below) by sending an email with the picture number to news@x-news.co.ke 1

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virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

Career and money matters continue to go well for you, Virgo, and probably romance, too. Your life may be the envy of others, but you probably feel there’s still something missing. This is a good day to explore metaphysical and spiritual studies.

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

Romance and creativity are the driving forces in your life today, Libra. You might find that feelings for a special person provide lots of inspiration for creative projects. Your creative energy makes you that much more attractive to the one you love most.

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scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

You tend to be down to Earth and practical, Scorpio, but now you feel like indulging in some flights of fancy.

Romance or fantasy novels could be especially appealing right now. You might even toy with the idea of writing one of your own.

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

An affectionate letter, phone call, or email could come to you from an old friend, Sagittarius, expressing gratitude for past favors. This is going to make you feel warm and loving toward this person, and you’ll want to reciprocate in kind. Invite him or her for coffee and have a long conversation.

1. Send a caption for the photo above to news@x-news. co.ke. The winning caption gets published on this page.

1. MTV, will you pimp my ride? - Josephine Nyambura, Nairobi.

2. Trust me. I’m an engineer - Aaron Binale, Westlands.

3. Has science gone too far? - Jayne Cheptoo, Nairobi.

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The Secret Place —by Tana French

Yesterday’s solution

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

For years now, detective Stephen Moran has waited to get into the elite Dublin Murder Squad. One morning, an opportunity presents itself when 16-year-old Holly Mackey appears with a photo of a boy who has been murdered. The case of Chris Harper’s death had gone cold without substantial leads. The photo had a caption, ‘I know who killed him.’ It had been posted at The Secret Place. The Secret Place is where students of St. Kilda’s School anonymously pin up secrets and gossip. But on the material day, someone used it to reignite the cold case of Chris.

Stephen and detective Antoinette Conway want to find out who posted the photo and why.

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Youth should borrow leaf from our security forces

The youth must learn from patriotic Westgate Mall security forces, who swam in bullets to defend lives (Shot 15 times and lived to tell the story September 18, 20014).

They did not fight for political

lords but for humanity, tribe or nationality notwithstanding.

Sergeant Moses Ejamong is one of the officers who went through a hell of bullets (15), but never dropped his gun. Instead, he fought the terrorists.

Patriotism must come first for the country to realise stability.

Politicians have made youth instruments of revenge against opponents.

The most recent incident was the shameful animosity unleashed

on President Kenyatta in Migori County.

Ejamong and other officers did not know their political inclination as they battled the terrorists at the mall. They fought a common enemy.

The youth must use their energy to heckle at poverty, tribalism, joblessness, drug lords, political inciters and other evils facing the nation.

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Sport

ROSBERG WELCOMES NEW FIA ORDER Nico Rosberg is pleased with new rules on mobile driving instruction specifying the kinds of messages that can be sent out to drivers P.14

Giants line up for Safari Sevens IRB Sevens World Series regulars Argentina and Spain are the conspicuous entries of teams lined up for this year’s Safaricom Sevens. The event will take place from September 26-28 at Kasarani stadium, in Nairobi.

Argentina were placed ninth overall at the close of the 2013/2014 campaign with 75 points as Spain took 15th spot with 20 points. Germany will make a tournament debut this year as it plays in the European Sevens Grand Prix Series. Uganda, regulars since the inaugural tournament, return for the 2014 edition with a strong squad. The team includes Mike Wokorach, Emma Ecodu and Philip Wokorach who thrilled crowds in the Rugby Sevens draw at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July this year.

Also making a foray into Nairobi this year is the British Students Select, a group of student athletes from England, Wales and Scotland who are expected to fire up crowds at Kasarani.

The Welsh Warriors have in their ranks English international Matthew Turner, who was part of the England Royals team that played in the 2013 tournament.

Touring side Samurai have opted for Fijian flair that comprise the likes of former Fijian international Sailosi Naitege and others who were recently been called up to Ben Ryan’s Fiji Sevens training squad. The players include Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Mosese Mawalu and Sunia Vositaka, among others, as they make a push for the Robin Cahill trophy.

Hosts Kenya will field two sides which are expected to be a mix of experienced players who feature on the IRB Sevens World Series and those who excelled in the just concluded Safaricom Sevens Series.

South African sides, Western Province, Sharks, Golden Lions, Boland and Trans- Tasman sides Auckland Metro (New Zealand) and Australia Icons will also participate.

TACTICAL: Jeronimo de la Fuente of Argentina looks to pass during the match against Kenya in the 2012 IRB Hong Kong Sevens Series on March 24, 2012. Series regulars Argentina and Spain will line up for this year’s Safaricom Sevens that is due September 26-28 in Nairobi.

200 golfers listed for Thika’s DT Dobie, CICA Motors event More than 200 players will take part in a golf tournament sponsored by DT Dobie and CICA Motors at Thika Sports Club on Saturday.

Augustine Monyo, the Deputy Governor for Murang’a and his counterpart in Kiambu, Gerald Githinji are among the participants.

The contest is expected to be stiff in this 18 hole Stableford

point tournament. Among the favourites for outright victory is Patrick King’ori, who plays off second. Other golfers likely to take home prizes include Edwin Kiarie (handicap four) and club chairman Edward Ndung’u (handicap seven).

Joseph Gachomba, the vice chairman said: “The course is in fantastic shape follow-

ing the recent rains and we expect a great game. Players will tee off from 7.00am and the prize giving will be held at 7.30 pm.”

The competition is open to Thika Golf Club members and those in neighbouring clubs like Ruiru and Makuyu.

Invited guests include customers of DT Dobie, CICA Motors and their staff.

IN ACTION: Martin Waiganjo (white shirt) playing for Peroni prepares his shot during their game against Samsung Galaxy North Kenya(1).

Samsung Polo tourney kicks off this weekend The Samsung Galaxy Kenya International 10-14 Goal Polo Tournament kicks off this weekend at the Nairobi Club.

The tournament follows the 5-7 Goal Polo Tournament which ended last weekend where Samsung Galaxy S5 beat Samurai to the overall title at the grounds.

The Kenya International Tournament is the highlight of the Kenyan polo season. This year’s tournament has attracted leading players from Tanzania, South Africa, New Zealand and Argentina.

Samsung Galaxy North Kenya, Peroni, Samurai and Samsung Galaxy Nairobi will

clash for the main cup.

Nairobi Polo Club chairman Martin Waiganjo says he is looking forward to the tournament which groups together the best professional players.

“Last weekend was faster than we are used to because we had the best players around…. I expect a faster tournament this weekend,” said Waiganjo.

The sponsored tournament that has been sponsored by electronics giant Samsung, will see Samsung Galaxy North Kenya, Peroni, Samsung Galaxy Nairobi and Samurai battle it out for the main cup.

Brutal rivalry expected at Makini swimming gala

A number of new swimmers are expected at this weekend’s Nairobi Swimming Association (Nasa) championships at Makini School.

Nasa Secretary Cardimore Avwonda, has said 62 schools and clubs from Nairobi County have confirmed participation in the event, the third in the congested Nasa calendar.

The event has attracted new entrants who are expected to make debut appearance in the age group series.

“We expect a thrilling contest as we have experienced

swimmers who will battle with upcoming ones who want to stamp authority in the series,” said Avwonda.

Top rivals from Loreto who will be in action in the age 8-9 category include upcoming Lenise Wanakai.

Tatyana Kiruthi, Katanu Kimanzi, Malindi Mwangi and Ruby Arasa will compete in the over 10 years category.

Top clubs and schools set for action include hosts Makini, Loreto Convent Mosongari, Hydra Swimming and Sports Club Academy, Kenton College and International School.

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FRIDAY, septembeR 19, 2014

Xavi says he’s not frustrated by limited playing time under Enrique

TWO ON ONE: Gor Mahia’s Patrick Oboya is tracked by James Saruni (right) and Geoffrey Kokoyo during the KPL match at City Stadium on Wednesday.The teams drew 0-0.

Matano rails at ‘poor’ officiating

Ulinzi Stars coach Robert Matano says Kenya Premier League needs to improve the standards of officiating.

Matano spoke after Wednesday’s league match against champions Gor Mahia, which ended in barren draw at the City Stadium.

The ill-tempered mid-week clash saw Gor dislodge Sofapaka from the top on 44 points with Ulinzi on seventh with 32 points.

“It was a good match destroyed by poor officiating. It came as no

surprise because the referee has always been biased against my team,” said Matano.

“We will continue to fight on to the end. We will not give up because we need more points.”

Ulinzi played the final 20 minutes with 10 men after skipper Stephen Ocholla was sent off after a second yellow card of the match.

“Referees need to be impartial, especially in the crucial homestretch where every minute counts, we

shouldn’t be seeing that,” Matano said adding that he has now turned his attention to Sunday’s clash with leading relegation candidates Nakuru AllStars at the Afraha Stadium.

“We got to be tough against them, they need more points to survive, with fans rallying behind them it won’t be an easy one to call.”

This evening, there will be double header at the Ruaraka grounds where KRA will play Sony Sugar

KPL weekend fixtures Today: KRA vs Sony Sugar Tusker vs City Stars Saturday: AFC Leopards vs KCB Gor Mahia vs Chemelil Sugar Bandari vs Western Stima Sunday: Ulinzi Stars vs Top Fry Nakuru Thika United vs Mathare United Sofapaka vs Muhoroni Youth

before Tusker take on Nairobi City Stars in the later lick off.

Tomorrow at the Mumias sports complex, 12th placed AFC Leopards will host KCB, who are two places below them in a match both teams need to win to stay away from a possible axe from the premier league.

Champions Gor will host Chemelil Sugar at the City Stadium while Bandari welcome Western Stima in Mombasa on the same day.

Rosberg welcomes new FIA race radio orders Nico Rosberg, the Formula One championship leader, has welcomed a stringent crackdown on mobile driving instruction via team radio by the stewards, lauding the “purer” racing it should produce in this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.

The FIA, motorsport’s governing body, responded to concerns raised by team principals as well as F1

luminaries such as the fourtime champion Alain Prost that drivers were being given too much detailed advice on how to drive the car.

In a directive sent to the teams earlier this week, Charlie Whiting, race director, spelled out a list of allowed messages – largely regarding safety, and pit stop strategies – as well as those which are now banned.

These include where a teammate or competitor is quicker, or instructions about saving fuel, which have irked many who feel the gladiatorial image of F1 drivers has been tarnished.

The FIA also clarified that coded messages will not be tolerated. Rosberg (pictured) is widely regarded as one of the drivers who has made best use of the ability to ask

race engineers for almost any piece of information, including where his teammate Lewis Hamilton might be faster or where he should conserve fuel on any given lap. But that has not stopped him praising the FIA’s sudden move before Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix.

Rosberg, leads Hamilton by 22 points in the drivers’ standings .

Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez insisted he hasn’t been frustrated by his lack of opportunities under new boss Luis Enrique after starting for the first time this season in a much-changed side in a 1-0 victory over APOEL Nicosia on Wednesday.

Gerard Pique’s first-half header was enough to hand the Catalans an unconvincing winning start to their Champions League campaign against the Cypriot champions.

Xavi started alongside youngsters Sergi Samper and Sergi Roberto in midfield as Enrique made nine changes in all from the side that started Saturday’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.

“I am happy. When my turn to play comes I will try to be useful,” said the 34-year-old, who moved level with Real Madrid legend Raul for the alltime record of Champions League appearances with 142.

Despite the presence of Lionel Messi and Neymar in attack, Barca struggled to create clear-cut chances against the mass ranks of the APOEL defence and Xavi admitted the lack of fluidity in the final third.

“We struggled. We tried to move the ball quickly and we didn’t manage to do it,” he added.

“It is true we dominated.

We tried through the middle and wide, but they defended very well.

“In the end it was a tiring game, but we have won and we have to treat it like it is. It is always good to start the group stage with three points.”

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How to play 1. Register SMS the word ‘GAME’ to 79079. You will receive a message confirming that your SPESA account has been opened.

2. Top up your account Deposit money in your MPesa, Airtel Money, Orange Money or Yu Cash.

Once deposited send the amount you want to your SPESA account, using MPesa Paybill 955100, Airtel Money Paybill SPORTPESA, Orange Money Paybill 079079 or Yu Cash Paybill 107079 3. Place a bet Send an SMS in the following format to 79079: GAME ID#(OUTCOME i.e 1, X or 2)#AMOUNT OF MONEY. For instance, in tomorrow’s match between Manchester City and Chelsea, if you want to bet Sh100 for a Man City win, you will send the following SMS to 79079: 6112#1#100

The 2014-15 Premier League season was filled with plenty of goals and upsets, and several top title contenders are already in win-now mode as we enter Week 5. Below are predictions for the EPL and other selected top European leagues.

Man City Vs Chelsea

Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Manchester City Vs Chelsea: Jose Mourinho has built a phenomenal squad with excellent depth, and based on their early showings, it’s perfectly acceptable to predict them to win on Sunday. But a trip to the Etihad Stadium is never easy, and the Citizens desperately need a result. It’s still early in the season, but things haven’t gone Manuel Pellegrini’s way in recent weeks. Sunday’s match needs to be a turning point for the hosts.

XSPORT Predicts 2-1 to the city.

Peter Obuya : 0-0 Queen Munguti: 1-1

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: The Gunners have yet to put together a complete performance in the 201415 season. They’ve looked excellent at times, but never for the full 90 minutes. An injury to Mathieu Debuchy has forced Calum Chambers into the starting XI, leaving little depth at the centre-back position. Expect another shocker from Villa.

XSPORT Predicts 2-2 Peter Obuya : 1-0 Queen Munguti :2-1

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Odds

Game ID: C5926 1 X 2.29 3.23

Sturday, September 20, 2014

2 2.81

If you bet Sh100 for Man City and they win, you will take home Sh229. If you bet the same amount for Chelsea and they win, you take home Sh281. A draw will see you take home Sh323 for a Sh100 bet.

Leicester Vs Man Utd

DATE

TIME

GAME ID

GAME

1

X

2

20.9.14

14:45

R4752

QPR vs STOKE CITY

2.53

2.99

2.66

HAMBURG vs BAYERN MUNCHEN 10.12

20.9.14

16:30

E3579

20.9.14

17:00

U8992

5.58

1.21

2.05

3.11

3.40

20.9.14

17:00

M8587

BURNLEY vs SUNDERLAND

2.39

3.05

2.79

20.9.14

17:00

Y2543

ASTON VILLA vs ARSENAL

4.41

3.44

1.70

20.9.14

17:00

N8452

DEPORTIVO LA C. vs REAL MADRID

9.45

5.55

1.22

NEWCASTLE vs HULL CITY

20.9.14

17:00

F2482

SWANSEA vs SOUTHAMPTON

2.32

3.14

2.82

20.9.14

19:30

R9985

WEST HAM vs LIVERPOOL

4.28

3.65

1.67

20.9.14

19:30

R9754

MAINZ 05 vs BORUSSIA D.

5.17

3.99

1.51

20.9.14

21:45

E8798

AC MILAN vs JUVENTUS

3.15

3.11

2.16

21.9.14

15:30

Q5797

TOTTENHAM vs WEST BROMWICH

1.42

4.08

6.42

21.9.14

15:30

C4264

LEICESTER vs MANCHESTER UTD

5.10

3.83

1.55

21.9.14

18:00

C5926

MANCHESTER CITY vs CHELSEA

2.29

3.23

2.81

21.9.14

18:00

T3998

EVERTON vs CRYSTAL PALACE

1.33

4.40

7.95

21.9.14

22:00

A4556

LEVANTE vs BARCELONA

14.64

7.13

1.12

Game ID: C4264 1 X 5.10 3.83

2 1.55

If you bet Sh100 for Leicester and they win, you will take home Sh510. If you bet the same amount for Man Utd and they win, you take home Sh155. A draw will see you take home Sh383 for a Sh100 bet.

If you bet Sh100 for Aston and they win, you will take home Sh441 If you bet the same amount for Arsenal and they win, you take home 170. A draw will see you take home Sh344 for a Sh100 bet.

Ac Milan Vs Juventus: Battles between Juventus and AC Milan are always must-watch, but this season’s first meeting on Saturday will bring an extra layer of intrigue. New Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri faces Milan for the first time since being sacked by the club earlier this year, while new Milan boss Filippo Inzaghi gets his first big test as a manager.

XSPORT Predicts 1-0 Juventus Peter Obuya: 1-2 Queen Munguti: 2-2 Odds

2 2.16

W. Ham vs Liverpool

Sunday,September 21, 2014

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Everton v Crystal Palace: Roberto Martinez’s Everton claimed their first win of the season at West Brom, and they’ll fancy their chances of another against Neil Warnock’s struggling side.

Palace claimed all point three at Godson Park under Tony Puilis last season, but it is hard to see them managing victory this time round.

XSPORT Predicts 3-0 Everton Peter Obuya: 0-3 Queen Munguti: 2-1 Game ID: T3998 1 X 1.33 4.40

Game ID: E8798 1 X 3.15 3.11

If you bet Sh100 for AC Milan and they win, you will take home Sh315. If you bet the same amount for Juventus and they win, you take home Sh216. A draw will see you take home Sh311 for a Sh100 bet.

Everton v C. Palace

Odds

2 1.70

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Leicester Vs Mancesher United Louis Van Gaal’s men prepare for their trip to the King Power Stadium as the Red Devils look to grab another win in the premier league following their lavish involvement in the transfer marke.

The United front line comprising captain Rooney, Mata and Di Maria might be the pace-setter, but Leicester are likely to put up a strong fight.

XSPORT Predicts 4-0 victory for the visitors Peter Obuya : 0-0 Queen Munguti: 2-0 Odds

Game ID: Y2543 1 X 4.41 3.44

AC Milan Vs Juventus

Sunday, September 21, 2014

PREDICTIONS

Odds

2 7.95

If you bet Sh100 for Everton and they win, you will take home Sh133. If you bet the same amount for Crystal Palace and they win, you take home Sh795. A draw will see you take home Sh440 for a Sh100 bet.

West Ham vs Liverpool: Liverpool were stunned 1-0 by Aston Villa last week. The Hammers are fresh from their 2-2 draw against Hull City last weekend and ready to welcome the Reds in Upton Park. West Ham are a strong team in terms of composure. They have strong squad and can cause Liverpool a big trouble in the breaks. It won’t be easy travel for Liverpool this weekend.

XSPORT Predicts 3-1 West Ham Peter Obuya: 0-2 Queen Munguti: 2-1 Odds

Game ID: R9985 1 X 4.28 3.65

2 1.67

If you bet Sh100 for Westham and they win, you will take home Sh428. If you bet the same amount for Chelsea and they win, you take home Sh167. A draw will see you take home Sh365 for a Sh100 bet.

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friday, september 19, 2014

Fifa orders return of luxury gift watches FIFA officials were on Thursday given until October 24 to hand back luxury watches offered as ‘gifts’ by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

The Investigatory Chamber of FIFA’s Ethics Committee gave the order. A statement said that the CBF handed out “65 gift bags each containing a Parmigiani watch, to a group comprising the 28 officials on the FIFA Executive Committee, a representative from each of the 32 Member Associations competing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, and a representative from each of the 10 Member Associations in (South American Federation) Conmebol.”

THE LAUNCH: Players from different universities pose in the kit for the new Zuku Universities season at the launch yesterday.

Sh22m for Zuku varsity league

Riara University and Strathmore University are some of the 13 additional teams to the 2014/15 Zuku Universities Basketball League (ZUBL) that gets underway this weekend in Nairobi.

The conferences have been increased from five to six after Rift Valley was split into two. The new conferences are Nairobi, Central, Coast, Western, Rift Valley Zone I and Rift Valley Zone B. Other entrants are Zetech University,

Gretsa University, Multimedia University, Africa Nazarene University, Kenyatta University and Co-operative College.

The season has also officially shifted from May and will now run from September to April.

“The four months were not enough so we had to increase it to accommodate the high number of teams. That is the main reason for the season change,” said Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA) vice chairman

Boniface Salano. First leg games will start tomorrow and conclude by November 8 while second leg is slated to begin on January 17, 2015 and conclude on March 7. The conference playoffs featuring the top four teams in every conference for both men and women will be held on March 14 and 21. The top two teams in every conference will then head to the national championships that will be held in April 3-5 at the Safaricom Indoor

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Arena, Kasarani. The league sponsors, Wananchi Group through Zuku, are giving Sh22 million in a sponsorship from which slightly over Sh1 million will go to cash prizes with the winners each categories getting Sh150,000 each while the runners up will take home Sh100,000.

The third-placed team will win Sh. 75, 000 with winners of every conference taking home Sh. 20, 000 and Sh. 10, 000 for the runner-up.