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Curable cervical cancer toll rises over ignorance PHOTO OP: President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret pose for a photo with US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle during a reception hosted in honour of Heads of State and Government attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

More women are dying of cervical cancer even though the disease is curable and preventable if detected early.

The Kenya Cancer Association (KenCASA) Chairperson Anne Korir told X News most women realise they are suffering from the disease when it is too late. “Cervical cancer is treatable when detected early in developmental stages 1 and 2.

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Curable cervical cancer toll rises From Page 1 But lack of awareness about the disease, prevention and treatment is killing many women who seek help when it has reached stage 3 or 4,” Korir said. Cervical Cancer is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that exists in more than 100 types. Type 16 and 18 are the most responsible for the disease and one can be vaccinated against them.

The Human Papillomavirus and Related Disease Report, 2014 says 4,802 new cases are diagnosed annually in Kenya.

By 2012, the disease’s annual

mortality rate stood at 2,451 women, making it the leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the country.

The report also shows that women aged between 15 and 44 years are at the highest risk of contracting the virus because of high sexual activity.

Cervical Cancer is the third most common cancer among women in the world, with 83,195 new cases and 35,673 deaths reported in 2012.

Korir dismisses perceptions that cervical cancer is for the elderly, a factor that is making many young

women fail to take early screening.

“We must demystify the misinformation that the disease affects older women. All women can get cervical cancer despite their age.

Many young women are not aware of this fact. They are at risk and they must go for regular screening,” she said.

She says a Pap smear or Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid or Iodine are the common tests. The latter is simple and can even be done by a trained nurse.

The chairperson said cancer is not a death sentence as perceived by

many, and early diagnosis saves lives. She says referral systems need to be strengthened to avoid delays once a patient shows symptoms at lower institutions.

KenCASA is working with support groups to ensure patients access moral support from those who have recovered because some women die of trauma after learning they are sick.

“Sharing of experiences from those who have gone through the disease and have recovered gives hope to the suffering,” she said.

Korir said the union is in the process of devolving KenCASA

to all counties for ‘localised’ campaigns to avoid restricting major events to Nairobi.

Treatment of Cervical Cancer are only available at Kenyatta National Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and private hospitals.

Most women die because of late detection (stage 3 and 4) and the long wait before they can start treatment sessions.

For instance, at Kenyatta, one may wait for more than three months.

WHO says Cervical Cancer can sometimes be sexually transmitted.

Nude actress hides in roof as intruder storms her home

A half-naked actress was forced to hide on the roof when an intruder broke into her home.

Melora Rivera, a Los Angeles actress, was home alone when a man walked in, uninvited.

“Once I saw him in the house, I knew we both couldn’t be there,” Rivera told the media.

When she saw the man, she grabbed her phone, climbed out the window and hid under the roof space.

She said she’d been in bed when the break-in occurred, and was wearing only a flannel shirt.

“I knew I didn’t want to have a confrontation with him of any sort, you know, not knowing what his intention was,” Rivera said.

Witnesses snapped photos of the incident, including the moment when the intruder climbed out on the roof. Rivera immediately called police as she crouched from her position.

Officers and firefighters used a ladder to get her down before they eventually forced the man to surrender.

The intruder was identified as Christian Hicks, 29, a mentally ill homeless man who had been arrested in the neighbourhood earlier in the day after a neighbour called police to complain he was in her compound.

Police said they had to let Hicks go the first time because the neighbour wouldn’t identify him in person.

Rivera, who lives in LA’s Venice neighbourhood, says it is a failure of the system that puts people at risk, noting that more must be done to help those suffering from a mental illness.

RESCUED: Actress, Melora Rivera is helped off her roof by authorities after an intruder broke into her home. Christian Hicks (right), the intruder is taken into police custody.

Ballot looms for Makuerni voters as county suspension mulled Voters in Makueni County could soon return to the ballot to elect new county leaders after governors called for the dissolution of the County government.

Makueni County hit news headlines early this week following a gunfight in which a senior county official was shot at and four others

also injured.

The fracas occurred after Governor Kivutha Kibwana attempted to get his way in the county assembly hall where local MPs including the senator were meeting with MCAs. And now, Prof Kibwana has hinted that the county government could be dissolved for what he termed

as irreconcilable differences with MCAs. The governor who threatened to resign last year has been locked in perpetual disputes with MCAs because of infightings.

Prof Kibwana’s views were echoed by council of governors chairman Isaac Ruto who said the county government could be dissolved

because it has failed to function due to the wrangles.

Article 192 of the constitution allows the president to suspend a county government in the event of an emergency arising from conflict or war and in any other exceptional circumstances.

Experts are however cautioning

that dissolution should be the last resort and that feuding leaders should first of all exhaust all avenues of arbitration.

“I think that is the last thing to do when all other avenues of arbitration have been exhausted,” political analyst professor Edward Kisiangani.

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Sierra Leone plans another Ebola lockdown

Online trolls are sadistic psychotics, experts say

People who insult, abuse or intimidate others online have serious personality issues such as psychotic, sadistic and narcissistic tendencies, researchers have said. Popularly known as ‘trolls’, experts have found that the most common trait they share is sadism, which is the tendency to find pleasure in inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

The term troll comes from the name of a fictional creature that often lives under a bridge. It is a common character in children’s fairy tales and is usually described as a cruel and monstrous.

The research was, conducted by Erin Buckels and two colleagues from the University of Manitoba.They define online trolling as “the practice of behaving in a deceptive, destructive, or disruptive manner in a social setting on the Internet with no apparent purpose.”

Participants were asked what they ‘enjoyed doing most’ on online comment sites, offering five options: “debating issues, chatting with others, making new friends, trolling others, and ‘other.’”

About 5.6 per cent said they enjoyed ‘trolling.’

Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma has widened a quarantine to include another one million people in an attempt to curb the spread of Ebola. The northern districts of Port Loko and Bombali, and Moyamba in the south, will in effect, be sealed off immediately.

This came even as US President Barack Obama urged the world to act faster to halt the West Africa Ebola outbreak Nearly 600 people have died of the virus in Sierra Leone.

Nurse to hang for teen’s death in botched abortion

A nurse has been sentenced to death by the High Court after he was found guilty of assisting a woman to procure an abortion that led to her death.

Justice Nicholas Ombija sentenced 41 year-old Jackson Namunya Tali to death for committing the offense on July 27 2009.

The convict was stationed at Kihara sub district hospital, in Gachie as a medical officer at the time. The court heard that Christine Atieno visited the clinic of the accused with the express intention of having her pregnancy terminated.

The convict procured an abortion which led to over bleeding and culminated into the patient’s death. The convict did not deny he attended to the deceased and offered her some form of treatment but denied he procured an abortion.

In his defence he said the deceased had been treated elsewhere eight days before.

The United States and its allies are steeling themselves for what an American defense official described Thursday as years long fight against the so-called Islamic State, a revelation that came as airstrikes pummeled oil refineries in Syria used by the terror group to help fund its operations.

“I think we are in this for a matter of years. We are steeling ourselves for that period of time” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said yesterday. The fight against IS intensified with airstrikes hitting locations overnight.

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tO hang: Jackson namunya is handcuffed after being sentenced to die for the death of a teenage girl during an abortion in 2009.

“I was not responsible for the injury which led to over bleeding and subsequent death,’’ he told the court.

While convicting him, judge

Ombjia said malice afore thought an ingredient to the offence of murder was established. “Against the backdrop of evidence, as to

who interfered with the fetus that led to over bleeding was a fact within the accused knowledge. Only he could explain how the deceased

who visited his clinic while well and not bleeding happened to over bled culminating into her demise,” he ruled.

Malawi tells Kenya to produce fertiliser for sale in Africa The government of Malawi has urged Kenya to start largescale production of fertiliser to sell to countries in southern Africa and other regions in the continent.

Malawi President Peter Mutharika today said Kenya has the technical potential to produce fertiliser in large

US, allies brace for long war with IS

scale and that his country was ready to buy its supplies from Kenya.

President Mutharika made the remarks when he met President Uhuru Kenyatta (Pictured right) and presented his government’s request to Kenya for closer economic ties and technical assistance. “We

don’t need to buy fertiliser from as far away as Eastern Europe when Kenya is capable of producing it on a large scale,” he said.

President Kenyatta welcomed the proposal by Malawi and said that plans are an advanced stage to start largescale production of fertiliser

in Kenya. He said he shares the same philosophy of giving priority to trade with countries in neighbouring regions.

The Malawian President said his country wishes to strengthen bilateral ties with Kenya to benefit the economies of both countries.

He said Malawi wants to use commodity auctions and exchanges in Kenya to sell its products. Malawi is a large producer of tobacco, but is turning to production of legumes. The country is also a large producer of maize and Kenya has imported supplies when it has a deficit.

The FBI now says it has identified the suspected British Isis militant who beheaded two American journalists and a British aid worker. FBI Director James Comey said the agency would not yet name or reveal the nationality of the man who spoke in an English accent in the videos showing the gruesome killings. “I believe that we have identified him, I’m not going to tell you who I believe it is.”

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Why Uhuru wants to skip ICC conference

President Uhuru Kenyatta has advanced his reasons for an application to skip a status conference scheduled for October 8, 2014 at the International Criminal Court.

In the application made to the court on Thursday, the President has asked that he be excused from personally attending the conference or it be adjourned to a later date that is convenient to all parties.

He has also asked to be allowed to attend the session via video link should the judges fail to grant his request.

He argues that he is due to attend a regional meeting in Kampala on the same date.

He says his presence at the meeting is key since he is the President of Kenya and the chairman of the Heads of State of the East African Community.

“A rescheduling of this meeting is not feasible due to the commitments of the various heads of states who will be participating,” he said.

He told the court his

presence will be required in Kampala the following day as Uganda celebrates her 52nd independence day.

He wants the court to waive the requirement that he be personally present in court and allow his representation by counsel.

“It is respectfully submitted that these are commitments within the meaning and intent of Rule 134 quarter as they are extraordinary public duties at the highest national level,” he said in the request.

He said it is vital to Kenya’s national interest that he represent Kenyans effectively at the Kampala meeting.

In the alternative, his lawyers have asked judges to adjourn the Status Conference to a later date convenient to all parties with the EAC Heads of State meeting in Kampala as the main reason.

In the request to attend via video-link, the lawyers argued that it would allow Kenyatta to continue performing his duties as President while causing the least inconvenience to the court. “Physical attendance

would entail 2-3 days travel time which would significantly impact upon his duties as head of state,” lawyers Steven Kay and Gilian Higgins wrote.

“Furthermore, the nature of the hearing is not one that would require him to take part in the proceedings in any significant manner, such as giving of testimony,” they said.

allOwed: Kenyans living in the diaspora will from November be allowed to import left-hand drive vehicles following an order by president Kenyatta yesterday.

my appeal: president Kenyatta has asked ICC judges to allow him skip the October 8 status conference to allow him attend an eaC summit in Kampala.

The President said the consultations within EAC will be held in January next year but a temporary arrangement has been made which starts in November.

Those living in countries like US where vehicles are left-hand driven will be allowed to import a right-handed vehicle of similar value duty free. The President said the Government will not allow those who try to cheat benefit from the scheme.

“Don’t try to import a Range Rover when you have been driving a Toyota where you live because that would be cheating Kenyans of tax,” the President said.

Thugs who had stolen from an Mpesa shop along Banda Street splashed the money to disperse an angry mob on Thursday.

The four-man gang had stolen more than Sh1.4 million at Gilfilan House before the Mpesa attendant pursued them as he called for help from the public.

The armed gang ran out on foot.

“One of them came in pretending to be in need before three others joined and started to rough us up. One of them stood at the entrance and violently ushered in unsuspecting customers,” Shaheen Afzal, the attendant said.

One of the thugs who had been grabbed by the mob outside the Jamia Mosque splashed a bundle of notes before the crowd set him free and scrambled for the notes. Another thug splashed the notes a few metres away, diverting attention of the mob as they fled. The victim said the thugs grabbed cash he was planning to take to a bank.

Steal NSSF cash at your peril, Ruto tells managers Deputy President William Ruto has warned managers at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) that those who steal public funds will be dealt with ruthlessly.

Speaking while unveiling the Fund’s 2014- 2019 strategic plan, Ruto said time for corrupt dealings at NSSF

was over. He urged trustees to ensure all public funds are used using the highest standards of integrity.

“I want to tell the board and management of NSSF that we are watching, any corruption issues involving any individuals will be dealt with ruthlessly; time for

Diaspora Kenyans to import left-hand drive cars from Nov Kenyans living in countries where vehicles are left-hand driven will from November enjoy a duty waiver extended to those living in nations with right-hand vehicles, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said. The President announced this when he met Kenyans living in the US state of New York at a reception on Thursday night. He had in August pledged that the Government will facilitate the plan.

But the plans was delayed because arrangements on importations of vehicles have to be done in consultation with other East African Community member states.

Sh1.4m thugs splash cash to confuse angry mob in Nairobi

be warNed: deputy president william ruto has warned NSSF managers against stealing from the parastatal.

corruption at the fund is over,” he said. Ruto said the Government will push for the implementation of the new NSSF rates, saying the enhanced scheme will help Kenyans secure their future through higher savings.

He said Kenyans have a poor saving culture noting that even with the new rates, the country’s savings ratio will still be at 12 per cent of the total national income, “which is the least in East Africa.” A section of workers have opposed the new rates which will see monthly contributions rise to Sh1,080 from the current Sh200. A case is pending in court over the matter.

But Ruto said the move means well for Kenyans.

“Instead of standing in the way of the transformation that will help NSSF provide us with the necessary resources to finance development, let us find a mechanism that creates understanding so that we can succeed,” he said.

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One of 200 girls snatched

by Boko Haram returns One of the more than 200 school-girls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants from a Nigerian dormitory has been found wandering through a small north-eastern village after possibly escaping from her abductors.

The 20-year-old girl becomes the first such victim to escape since a handful fled when the extremists rounded up girls and young women after storming Chibok area.

While officials say she was dropped off by suspected militants, residents insist she escaped.

“I can confirm that on 24 September 2014 at about 5pm, a girl, 20 years of age, among the abducted Chibok girls was dropped off by suspected Boko Haram militants at Mubi in Adamawa state,” police spokesman Emmanuel Ojukwu told reporters.

“Her condition is stable. She is getting the best of medical attention. The information we have is that she is one of the abducted girls. Other details will be made known to you in due course,” he added.

Locals said she was found wandering

through fields on the outskirts of Hong, a district in Adamawa state, which neighbours Borno state.

“Nobody knows how she came here.

She was either released or escaped. She had been running around the bush for about four days before she reached here,” Musa Sule, a local farmer told the Guardian.

Both locals and officials said a Boko Haram cell is known to be located in Damboa, some 120km away. The sect was previously headquartered in the sprawling Sambisa forest, near Damboa,

inothernews Turtle-smuggling student faces charges A student smuggler was Thursday charged in a US court after he was arrested with the turtles hidden in his undergarment.

Kai Xu, a Canadian of Chinese origin, was arrested by cross border officials with 51 turtles strapped between his legs.

He was charged with illegal trading and export by a

Detroit federal court.

Xu was attempting to cross from Canada to US through Detroit, the biggest border city in Michigan.

Local experts said reptile demand for food and pets is growing is various parts of the world, especially in Asia, driving the illegal export to extremes.

They said for instance, one

turtle may cost up to Sh71, 440 in the States.

Xu, an engineering university student at the university of Waterloo, may face up to 10 years behind bars if found guilty.

The reptiles, including Eastern box turtles, diamondback Terrapins, spotted turtles and red-eared sliders remain endangered.

and continues to use it as a base and training camp.

And despite renewed military push by both neighbouring countries and western allies following a summit in Paris, 276 of the kidnapped girls still remain in captivity, five months on.

The extremists also still continue with the abductions. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday appealed to the UN General Assembly to help stamp out the militants saying they have connections beyond their borders.

Blasts, police kill 50 in China province More than 50 people have been killed following a violent incident in which a series of explosions occurred.

50 people, including 40 “rioters,” were shot dead by police while others were killed by the explosions China’s ethically divided region of Xinjiang.

“Police forces reacted decisively,” said a report by state-run regional media portal Tianshan The report didn’t specify how many were killed by police. More than 50 civilians were injured during the blasts on Sunday.

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Uhuru to launch referendum ‘No’ campaign: Jubilee is planning a massive campaign against the push for the proposed referendums, to be launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The campaign will argue that what Governors and Cord are pushing for will be too expensive, and the government will have no choice but to increase taxes. The decision was announced at the meeting of URP executive council in Nakuru yesterday...

Raila’s cjange agenda for polls and counties: The Okoa Kenya campaign leaders yesterday called for the introduction of special returning officers to handle presidential election results from constituency to the national level in the next general election. The group also wants special returning officers to handle the results of governors and another set of senators. This would be a departure from the current tradition...

Back to drawing board: The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy stepped back to review its referendum strategy with a view to reducing the number of questions to put to Kenyans and ensure that they touch issues closest to their hearts. A meeting of the coalition chaired by Raila Odinga after he returned to Kenya from America in May, which first mooted the referendum plan, agreed that the proposed questions would be shrunk to two or three ...

Nurse to hang for aiding botched teen’s abortion: A nurse has been sentenced to hang for assisting a teenager to procure an abortion, that led to her death. In a case that is bound to kick up stormy debate between pro and antiabortion proponents, Jackson Namunya, 41, will face the capital punishment for the unmitigated murder of Christine Atieno and her unborn child on July 27, 2009...

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National Bank donates Sh1.7m computers to TSC The National Bank of Kenya has donated computers worth Sh1.7 million to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to help computerise the institution.

The facilities include 15 desktop and five laptop computers and were presented to TSC Secretary Gabriel Lengoiboni by NBK Managing Director Munir Sheikh. The CEO said the donation underlines the bank’s full commitment to promoting capacity development as a pillar of its corporate social responsibility.

“We’re happy to donate these computers to the Teachers Service

Commission,” Ahmed said. “The Commission serves hundreds of thousands of teachers annually, and this donation will improve the technology that is available to the commission in undertaking its duties towards teachers across the country,” he said.

The donation coincides with the move by institutions, such as TSC and the Government, have adopted digital-based platform for effective management.

Ahmed said: “At National Bank, we believe a part of our responsibility as corporate citizens is to give back to the community.

“To underline our deep commitment to making a difference in people’s lives, the bank commits a substantial budgetary allocation each year to CSR initiatives with focus on education, health, environment, sports and vulnerable groups.”

Lengoiboni pledged to use the computers judiciously.

“The Commission has been integrating technology in its service delivery to over 250,000 teachers. We are grateful to the bank as the donation will go a long way towards helping TSC to automate its systems,” he said.

Apple apology to client over software upgrade flop Technology giant, Apple, has apologised to customers for inconveniences caused by a software update that prevented new iPhone 6 owners from linking to mobile networks.

“We apologise for the great inconvenience experienced by users and are working around the clock to prepare iOS 8.0.2 with a fix for the issue,” Apple said in a statement.

The update, which had been designed to fix an earlier bug in Apple’s health app, triggered a fresh set of problems for customers.

Many of them that installed the iOS 8.0.1 update were left without network access and unable to use the Touch ID

fingerprint reader on the phones.

Apple withdrew the update in response to the complaints, saying it was working to fix the download in a few days.

They directed users to a support page that detailed a work-around for the problem. The process involves reinstalling the operating system through iTunes in the meantime.

Users have also complained that the iPhone 6 was bending out of shape in their pockets.

The problem has affected Apple’s shares, which are trading lower on Wednesday after the complaints.

They dropped even further after the news of the failed software upgrade.

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The growing popularity of rabbit meat Less than 40 per cent of Kenyans with access to rabbit meat eat it. Some even consume the meat only once a year. Though the delicacy has steadily gained popularity among consumers, the uptake is still slow.

In a survey that was undertaken in seven counties, covering hundreds of farmers, researchers and more than 20 published authors discovered that despite the relatively lower price, rabbit meat is not as popular as beef or chicken. our digital gift: National Bank Managing Director Munir Sheikh Ahmed (right) hands over computers worth 1.7 million to Teachers Service Commission Secretary Gabriel Lengoiboni.

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Air France executive claims carrier plots to sack pilots An outraged executive has accused French national carrier, Air France, of plotting to replace pilots with cheaper and foreign aviators.

The airline has been crippled for more than a week due to a pilots’ strike that dragged on to the 12th day on Thursday.

The pilots launched the strike amid confusion over whether the airline had dropped plans to expand a low-cost budget

airline known as Transavia Europe.

The pilots fear that dropping the airline will expose them to replacement by cheaper, and possibly foreign substitutes.

Transport Secretary Alain Vidalies told the press on Thursday the strike, which has cost the airline between €150 and 200 million (Sh17 billion and Sh22 billion),

was over because the management had “dropped” the plan.

But within minutes, Air France boss Frédéric Gagey expressed outrage and told a radio news station they had only agreed to suspend the industrial action for three months to make time for a more peaceful solution.

The main pilots’ union at Air France said on Thursday

the strike would continue even after the management withdrew the plans on the pilots.

Implications Experts say if the strike rages, the airliner could be forced to disclose plans for the future or replace the pilots as had been speculated. And as the boycott continues, the airline stands to lose millions of Euro in revenues.

Experts from the Kenya Agriculture Research Institute (KARI) note that rabbit meat costs between Sh200 and 300 per kilo compared with about Sh400 for broiler chicken and beef respcetively.

Stephen Mailu, the head of the group, found that less than half of non-rabbit farmers with access to the meat consumed it, compared with 46 per cent for those who reared the animals.

“The frequency of rabbit meat consumption was found to be very low, even for rabbit keepers,” said Mailu.

It was discovered that even those who kept rabbits ate the meat only once a year.He said a person’s income and region of residence were slightly associated with the meat consumption.

Those with lower incomes purchased rabbit meat when they could not afford beef or mutton.

Likewise, those who lived close to butcheries that sold rabbit meat were more likely to consume it than those who did not.

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FRIday, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

KQ passengers to enjoy baggage concessions Kenya Airways will unveil a new baggage policy across its entire network that significantly increases free baggage allowance in all its travel classes.

Under the new scheme, which comes into operation from Wednesday, the airline will grant its business class passengers up to 64 kilograms of free check-in baggage in and 46 kilograms in those traveling economy class.

Additionally, passengers will also be allowed to bring more weight on board as hand luggage. The current allowance of 10kgs has been revised upwards to 12kgs in all classes.

Kenya Airways’ Commercial Director, Gerard Clarke said the new baggage policy is meant to address the changing needs of passengers.

“Today’s passenger is tech-savvy and in most cases requires more cabin baggage allowance to cater for their smart gadgets,” Clarke said.

“The increase in free checkedin baggage allowance is also in response to feedback from our guests and reaffirms our

new toy: Kenya Airways staff welcome a new aircraft. The airline passengers can take on more baggage on board.

commitment to constantly delight our guests by aligning our services to suit their preferences and needs,” he added.

The airline becomes the first

carrier in Africa to fully adopt piece concept baggage policy moving away from the weight concept.

In addition to this, the airline

recently activated a Mobile Check-In service that allows customers to check in for their flights using any internet-enabled mobile device.

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Information on products vital in online selling As local businesses adopt online shopping platforms to sell their goods and services, it has become increasingly easy to tell the good websites from the bad ones.

While some businesses sell their goods on social media platforms like Facebook, shopping sites and others on their own web pages, customers tend to prefer those which offer information about a product instead of simply posting the price alone.

“The kinds of information we share with clients and the media has also evolved,” explains Barry Glassman, a published author and co-founder of Glassman Wealth Services, a financial planning and Investment group based in the US. Glassman explains that clients want to know more about a product and how it is useful to them, whether it is harmful to some and what value it adds to others.

A baker selling cakes online should therefore give information on the ingredients to avoid problems like allergic reactions.

Those selling electronics should also state what features a device has, a trend that is popular among local online sellers.

Glassman says that online businesses should include information “that’s really useful to help their customers make more informed decisions.”

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Family Bank to join cashless fare payment rush Family Bank plans to launch cashless public service vehicle fare payment cards.

The Bank has applied for the Central Bank of Kenya’s approval to issue the cards.

Officials of the bank said the lender intends to launch its own plastic card ahead of the government’s December deadline for end to cash transactions in matatus.

“We want to ensure that as a bank we fully comply with the regulations set by NTSA and CBK to facilitate our effective participation and provision of the cashless fare services,” said Family Bank in a statement.

“We will roll out the product to the public through our agents and partnerships with commuter saccos and bus companies,” said Oscar Ikinu, Chief Executive of Tangaza Pesa, the group spear-heading the initiative.

Banks and mobile money providers are using the cards asa means to rap into the country’s public service vehicle sector.

The Matatu industry alone made over Sh200 billion in revenue by the end of 2013.

BRIGHT NEWS: A sunflower farmer inspects his crop. Dairy farmers have turned the flowers seeds to feed cattle with good results.

Sunflower seeds bring brightness to dairy farmers Persistent milk shortages in the country, caused by poorly-fed cattle, have driven farmers to using sunflowers as an alternative source of fodder.

The high cost of animal feeds has put a strain on farmers’ finances and affected milk supply.

However, a group of smart dairy farmers have found relief in sunflower seeds as cattle fodder and have seen their milk yield increase by up to five litres a day.

Madge Njeri, a retired teacher turned dairy farmer, has suffering due to dwindling pasture and high feed prices which reduced her milk production from 70 litres a day, to 30.

“That was the biggest shock of my life,” said the farmer, who owns eight cows.

A friend introduced her to sunflowers, which has made an impressive turn around in her farming.

The North Rift region, which pro-

duces 80 per cent of the country’s commercial milk, has registered a 40 per cent drop in supply in the last one year. .

Studies have shown that sunflowers contains more crude protein and considerably more fat as compared to conventional animal feeds.

Feeding whole sunflower seeds to dairy cattle can boost their milk production by as much as 3 to 5 per cent.

Njeri’s milk production capacity has

now risen to 80 litres a day.

Over 100 farmers in Nakuru county have started growing the plant with bright yellow flower Kimani Njomo, one of the pioneers who has embraced sunflower farming, said: “I used to spend Sh6,000 on buying animal feeds and napier grass, But I was operating at a loss.”

He adds that investing in sunflower production is “the best thing that ever happened to me.”

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BEAUTY

Make-up guru Ruth Kinuthia is former Miss Kenya @makeupbyRuthie

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Celebrity makeup secrets revealed

Ever wondered how celebrities achieve sheer perfection with their makeup on the red carpet? Well, you are not alone. One thing is for sure, a lot of preparation goes into the individual looks. The good news is you too can achieve this level of perfection. Here’s a look at the tips and tricks stars employ to get red carpet ready.

Pretty eyes make for awesome pictures, trust me.

Black eye shadow is one of those colours that can throw up a really dramatic look.

It gives one both sex appeal and a fierce attitude. It makes the eyes pop, but still be stunning whether the occassion is night out on the town on a dinner date.

Despite this, many women hardly wear it because they find it quite intimidating.

The trick is to be very careful when applying it and know how to blend it to get the perfect look.

First, play down the lips.

Wear either a nude coloured lipstick or clear lip gloss. This is to avoid looking spookish.

The application is similar to any other eye shadow but there is a difference on when to apply it. Since it is a heavily pigmented eye shadow, it should be worn first followed by the face makeup, not the other way round as is often the case.

This will minimize the blackish powder drops on the face when applying it.

Set a good base for the eye shadow to lie on by applying a primer on the eye lids. This will prevent the eye shadow from creasing. After applying the primer, allow it to dry.

Apply a neutral colour base shadow first, like beige to ensure it blends in well. You can then line the eyes (upper lid and lower eyelash line) using a black eye pencil.

Finally, apply the eye shadow, make sure you keep it on your eyelids. Try not to get it on your eyebrows or too far under your eyes.

Quench your skin- The trick to making your makeup last is wellmoisturized skin. When the skin is dehydrated, it eats up the makeup -literally. Most stars begin to hydrate at least one week to a big event by drinking plenty of water and using lots of moisturizer on their skin.

Prep and prime - Any celebrity will swear by makeup primers. Primers are the reason the stars look oh-so-fresh even after hours on the red carpet.

These products cover everything

by putting a thin layer of non-toxic silicone between the skin and the makeup. The result: flawless looking skin.

Easy on the foundation – The rule of thumb- less is more. The less foundation you use, the less the skin rejects it and the longer it will last.

The J-Lo Glow - Nothing says glamour more than the increasingly popular “glow” made famous by stars such as J-Lo, Cameron Diaz and Beyoncé. Best part is you don’t need

a 5-carat pink diamond to get the sparkle. In this department, products called skin illuminators are your friend. These are pearlized shimmer creams that reflect light onto the skin making it look smoother and younger.

Amazing, no?

Keep your lips low maintenance- The less fussy the lips are, the less you have to worry about touching them up. Opt to go with browns, or nude lips and play up the eyes instead. Pretty eyes make for awesome pictures, trust me.

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The dramatic black eye shadow effect

When wearing it, play down the lips, wear either a nude coloured lipstick or clear lip gloss. This is to avoid looking gothic.

Draw attention to the eye with the liners Eye liner is make-up used to define the contour of the eyes.

Creating emphasis on the eye line can change the shape of the eye as desired and lushly transform the lashes.

Eyeliner can be applied above the upper lashes or below the lower lashes and on the eyes’ water lines.

This makeup art draws attention to the eyes.

Depending on the technique used in application, eyeliner can reshape eyes and give a stunning look.

Whether you want to make your eyes appear smaller, bigger, winged or elongated, get the best eye liner from Super Cosmetics.

They are available in liquid, gel, kohl, wax pencil or marker and powder forms offered in different colours.

Supper Cosmetics is stocked with multiple types of quality designer eye liners with lasting intensity.

Grab yourself Maybelline, Bobby Brown, Clinique eyeliners among others.

Depending on the technique used in application, eyeliner can reshape eyes and give a totally stunning look

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The Graham Paige will contest the pre-1940 cars class, which features two Ford Model As, a 1934 Alvis Firefly and a Bentley made in 1936

HAPPY: Fans enjoy a day at the Concours d’Elegance. This year’s event will be held on Sunday at the Ngong Racecourse.

Globe trotters bring treasured mobile home to Concours

The 2014 Concours d’Elegance will take place on Sunday 28 September at the Nairobi Racecourse. Among the reasons why this year’s edition may the biggest yet, was the surprise entry of a 1928 3-litre Graham Paige by Argentinian Herman Zapp who has been on the road for the past 14 years with his family.

Herman and Candelaria Zapp have traversed the coasts of South and North America, Asia, Australia and Africa in the 86-year-old vehicle, which has also served as their home.

In the course of their journey they have been through more than four

motoringtalk Does colour really matter?

By Stella Kimani

children, all born in different countries.

Pampa, 11, was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Tehue, eight, was born in Argentina, Paloma, five, is a native of Vancouver Island, Canada, and Wallaby, four, like the name suggests is from Australia. The Graham Paige will contest the pre-1940 cars class, which features two Ford Model As, a 1934 Alvis Firefly and a Bentley made in 1936.

The oldest competitor at this year’s show is a 1925 DKW motorcycle, ridden by Sati Jabbal. The Vintage Motorcycle Club of South Africa will be represented at the event by Piet Maas on a 1926

Buying a car is an art to be learned if not mastered. This is because there are so many factors that come into play during the process than just walking into a car bazaar and pointing at the latest model is unthinkable. The buyer should view himself as an astute student, eager and ready to learn all the dynamics of car buying.

Adequate knowledge before buying that dream car should be considered an asset because it has

Douglas, Steve Helm with a 1936 Norton JAP and newcomer Alan Haynes, who will be contesting the up to 650 cc class with his 1953 Sunbeam.

Giant bikes on show include Peter Kinyua’s 1996 Harley Davidson and a 2004 Suzuki GSX which will be ridden from Kampala to Nairobi by Michael Kibwika of the Uganda Bikers Association.

A car and Motorcycle Sale will be held at the venue, for those who wish to buy a classic car or motorbike. Among the classics on offer are a 1954 Ford Prefect, a 1960 Ford Anglia and a 1966 MG BGT.

the power to save you a couple of shillings and also bring that sense of accomplishment. Colour, although an ignored factor, should be taken seriously when buying cars.

Always be futuristic about the colour when buying cars because this will ultimately determine the car’s future cost of re-sell.

The saying you never know what tomorrow holds does not apply when it comes to cars. In fact, you should

know what will happen because research has proved that more common and popular colours like white, silver and black, tend to fetch a higher re-sell value than unique ones like orange, gold, yellow.

The downside of choosing popular colours is a higher risk of robbery as thieves target such colours with expectations of high re-sell.

Car experts endorse lighter colours as low maintenance when compared to darker

ones, which require more work to look good. Mike Pennington, a car expert, says the darker the colour, the more noticeable scratches will become.

To some extent, colour indicates the suitable climate for driving. According to a report in Applied Energy 2011, light colours are more appropriate in hot climates than darker ones. This was arrived at after a study whereby scientists parked a black and silver car under

direct sunlight. After an hour, the silver car had an internal temperature about 10 degrees cooler than the black one. Believe it or not, certain models and designs look better in a specific colour. Bright bold colours bring life to sports cars while dark colours bring out the seriousness executive cars. Whatever colour you choose, always stay true to yourself. As long as you are happy, other factors are insignificant.

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GoDownGig is on tomorrow FRIday, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The GoDownGig is on at The GoDown Arts Centre this Saturday. It will feature performances by the beautiful Valentine Ziki, Winyo and Kenge Kenge Orutu.

Emcee Lulu Saidi is presiding the gig which is set to kick off at around 2pm and end at 8pm.

Entry is free for all but food and drinks will definitely be on sale. Nyama choma lovers should be excited because it is on the menu.

Dj K Rich is going to keep the crowd charged on its feet with

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the best of his mixes.

Kenge Kenge Orutu Systems (KKOS) is a group of young Kenyan artists with incredible expertise in traditional music of Luo community.

Their skillful touch of orutu, a traditional Luo fiddle, has led to wide known appreciation of this musical instrument by the modern music culture.

The Nyatiti lyre, Bul drums, the Nyangile sound box, Ongeng’o metal rings, Asili flute, and the Oporo horn make up the sounds incorporated in the making of

their music.

These traditional sound systems are self-crafted to suite the desired music style.

Kenge Kenge’s style of art borrows heavily from the famed Eastern Africa’s Benga pop sound.

All the instruments are played in synchrony and result into percussion tunes that gets the audience moving to the beat.

The GoDownGig invites all to an alternation of contemporary and traditional music feel and fun for the weekend.

Trekking through Mount Suswa Bluesky is calling all to an adventurous exploration of Mt Suswa in Narok, some 50km from Nairobi.

The guided trekking and mountain climbing requires comfortable clothing. Athletic clothing is most appropriate for this intense activity.

Ensure your attire is light

enough since hiking through the caves is likely to be a sweaty affair.

Each participant must have a helmet, a climbing harness and a headlight for caving.

Mount Suswa is a double cratered volcano whose veinlike caves on the outer part formed as a result of lava that

once coursed through the mountain.

It is home to zebras, hyenas, giraffes, mongooses, turtles, leopards, birds and various snake species.

Although food and transport is provided, one can carry a lot of drinking water and more snacks. Binoculars would be a

good idea to aid game watching and viewing other features from a distance.

A Maasai community resides at the base of the mountain.

So if your trail happens to run through their territory you must introduce yourselves to assure them you are not intruding but just passing through.

Safaricom 7s battle begins at Kasarani

The Safaricom 7s, Africa’s premier rugby tournament kicks off today at the Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani. Teams clashing in this year’s tournament include Argentina, Spain, Samurai International Invitational, Sharks, Western Province, Auckland Metro, Suzuki Wailers, Welsh Warriors, Germany, and Uganda among others.

Sevens rugby has become Kenya’s popular national sport attracting thousands of fans across the nation and neighbouring countries.

Last year’s action on and off the picth.

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Langata

Lavington

Hurlingham

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Alliance Francaise

Aqua Blu Club and Lounge Bar

Kitwek Nite

Featuring Kombo and Afro Simba Band and H_art the Band

Showing Dirty Pretty Things

Feat. Carraibean, African and Brazillian artists

Afrohouseb night with DJ VS drummer

Admission: sh800 Time: 8pm onwards

Admission: Sh 500 Time:5pm onwards

Admission: sh 500 Time: 7 pm onwards

Admission: Free Time: 8pm onwards

Canivore Restuarant The Elephant

Admission: Sh 500 Time:6pm onwards

Kuona Trust

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forecast

FRIday, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

A prayer or meditation group could meet tonight, Capricorn, and you may get carried away with the spiritual dimensions these meditations take on.

You feel comfortable with the people in this group, and you’re grateful for the friendship and support they provide.

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

Love matters have been going well for you recently, Aquarius, but today you could be alone and unable to reach a current or potential romantic interest.

This could bring about a twinge of the blues, which up until now have passed you by. Don’t waste time feeling down.

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

You could go over your accounts today and find that there’s considerably less there than you thought. It isn’t serious, but it can still be disappointing. There could be a new contract in the final stages of negotiation that will prove favorable, and you can find a way to make up for the shortfall.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

Have you been going crazy with all the demands placed on you? Don’t despair. Reflect on all that’s been going on. Think about where you want to make changes. Once you’ve come to a decision, don’t hesitate to implement it.

This is easier than waiting for one big opportunity and doing it all at once.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

If you’re currently romantically involved, Taurus, your lover could well go from what appears to be utter lassitude to total passion. This could throw you for a loop, and you might not know exactly how to deal with it. If you’re single, you could meet someone you find attractive but forget to get his or her contact information!

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

Have you made plans to have a romantic interest come to your home, Gemini? If so, don’t rush to get ready.

Your friend is probably going to be late. Events beyond anyone’s control have interfered, and you might have to wait. Don’t make yourself crazy over it. Don’t imagine all kinds of horrible scenarios.

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

A visitor to your house may have some juicy gossip for you, Cancer. Perhaps someone is getting married. You aren’t the type to put too much stock in gossip, but your guest could be so convincing that you believe everything.

Be skeptical! What you’re hearing may not be outright lies, but it could be exaggerated.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

A last-minute gift that you’ve wanted to buy for someone special might elude you today, Leo. You could go to several stores and find the item sold out.

This could be disappointing, but don’t despair. There are other options. You could order it online or find something else and save this particular item for a birthday.

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

Everything may look wrong to you today, Virgo. The house doesn’t look right, the furniture needs adjusting, and you probably aren’t happy with the way you look either. Your perfectionism could kick in and you might plunge into action, determined to make it all right.

Don’t bother!

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

A gathering in your neighborhood could attract all your friends and many of your neighbors, Libra, but you may feel a little under the weather and consider staying home. Your energy may be lagging, as all energy does once in a while after a stressful time.

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scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

A quick check of your bank balance might reveal that it’s a bit lower than you expected, Scorpio. You probably won’t panic, but you’re apt to feel a little disappointed. Don’t waste time kicking yourself. Money can always be earned.

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Working late, Sagittarius? What could be so important that it keeps you from paying attention to your family or partner? Probably nothing! Take a good, objective look at what you think must be done tonight. You’ll probably find that your company won’t go broke if you leave some tasks.

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1. Ogutu had collected enough swag to finally walk the red carpet - Ann, Nairobi.

2. I wear my mother’s coat. I look incredible... Kelvin Kijana 3. I’ll be back for the carpet to make a full red suit - Oscar Ligale, Westlands

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The Fever — by Megan Abbott

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.

Deenie Nash has a close-knit family she knows she can always rely on. Her father, Tom, is a popular teacher, Eli her brother a hockey star heart throb. Their stability is thrown off balance when Deenie’s best friend is struck by an unexplained seizure in class.

Other girls in the class soon start experiencing the problem.

Rumours start spreading that the seizures are an outbreak. Parents and the entire town are thrown into a frenzy. As panic swells, long held secrets start threatening friendships and families. But Deenie does not get the seizures but gets torn between feeling connected to friends or fading into the background. Will the friendships she has cultivated with others stand the test of the seizures?

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World must unite in crackdown on terror networks

President Kenyatta’s highlight of terrorism as a social threat in his message to UN General Assembly is a reminder that the world must unite to defeat extremism (Democracy under terror threat, Kenyatta tells UN

September 25, 2014).The world has taken time to build good governance through interventions through the civil society and reformation of institutions. But terrorism has forced governments to tighten the belt on fundamental

freedoms, which are basic components of democracy.

For instance, freedom of expression remains under scrutiny on social media and other open fora. Interception of cellphone communication and impromptu

ambushes of homes in search of terror suspects strangles the privacy of citizens.

Taking the Kenyan message to the world’s highest decisionmaking organ defines President Kenyatta a good ambassador.

We expect the international community to move with speed as they have done on IS extremists.

Al-Shabaab must be clamped down for Kenya, Africa and the world to be stable.

Evans Omari-CBD

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Sport

we’ve 5 finals left, says nuttal Gor Mahia coach says each of the remaining five KPL fixtures will be like the finals P.14

Mara Marathon dates moved

The Masai Mara Marathon will shift dates to coincide with the Wild Beast Migration through the Mara River to Tanzania, organisers have said.

Tourists flock the tourist resort to take part in the race and organisers will move the 2015 edition to October 8.

Athletics Kenya (AK) president Isaiah Kiplagat said if Masai Mara Marathon is staged at the same time with the wildebeest migration, it is likely to beat Lewa Marathon.

“I would like to see this marathon grow. We can only do that if you change the dates to coincide with the wild beast migration in the Mara.”

The sixth edition will be held on October 18 at the Melek Conservancy in Maasai Mara National Park in Narok County. AK asked race organisers to ensure money generated from the events go to the intended use.

“We will be insisting on the projects and if we find out that the money is not intended for the set use, we’ll cancel the license” said Kiplagat.

Kenya Airways will not support the event this year alongside the Norfork Group of Hotels.

In this year’s race, Maasai warriors will take part in javelin competition to “keep up with the Yego (Julius) spirit,” PS for East Africa Community Konchellah said.

The race will have 21 km whose winner will pocket Sh200,000 for men and women as well as the 5km fun run.

Elite runners will pay Sh500, locals Sh100 while cooperate runners will register with Sh10,000. The race is pegged on conservancy, water and sanitation after a successful completion of the only girls boarding School in Maasai Mara, Namunyak Secondary School.

date shift: Athletes participate in the Maasai Mara marathon. Organisers have announced a shift in dates for the race to coincide with the Wild Beast Migration through the Mara River to neighbouring Tanzania.

Serena, Sharapova out of Wuhan Open

struck out: World Number One Serena Williams was struck out of China’s Wuhan Open

by a viral illness.

Serena Williams left the court sick. A day later, Maria Sharapova walked away from China’s Wuhan Open a loser.

Swiss qualifier Timea Bacsinszky surprised Sharapova on Wednesday with a 7-6 (3), 7-5 third round rout.

Williams was struck by a viral illness, the second time in recent months she left a tournament ailing. Reports say she was in discomfort before calling for medical

assistance late in Tuesday’s first set.

Ranked No 1 in the world and coming off her third consecutive US Open title, Williams was ahead 6-5 of France’s Alize Cornet. Medics checked her temperature and blood pressure before assisting her off the court.

She was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

“I’m sorry to all the fans in Wuhan that I had to retire from my match against

Diaby to play in deep position Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed he plans to convert Abou Diaby from an attacking playmaker to a deep-lying midfielder.

The Frenchman has been plagued by injury during his time with the Gunners.

He has suffered up to 40 setbacks and managed just 41 appearances over the last four seasons.

He made his umpteenth return from the side-lines on Tuesday during the 2-1 Capital One Cup defeat against Southampton, managing 67 minutes and doing enough

to impress his boss.

And, Wenger feels a change in role will best suit the middle man, saying: “I will try

to transform him (Diaby) because he was injured and has the physical potential to win the challenges.

in the spotlight: Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has said he believes the club will be boosted by the return of Abou Diaby (left) to full fitness.

Rival hockey unions supremacy battle rages

Alize today,” she said in a statement. “I felt dizzy and nauseous in the first set and unfortunately couldn’t continue.

“Organisers have done an amazing job preparing for this year’s event and I really hope to come back to the Wuhan Open in 2015.”

Williams had to resign a doubles match at Wimbledon because of illness.

Williams turns 33 today (Friday).

The Government has warned that it will not recognise any federation that abuses the law. The warning comes amidst the raging supremacy battles between Kenya Hockey Union KHU and Hockey Kenya Federation.

KHU claims they are the real Federation mandated to run the affairs of hockey.

HKF argue they have complied with Sports Act 2013 requirements.

Their application for registration forced KHU to turn to the Sports Registrar who acknowledges the Hockey Kenya Federation as a new body formed before the

July 21 deadline set as the last date by which all sports federations are required to register afresh.

On Thursday, new Sports Permanent Secretary, Richard Ekai said the ministry will “only recognise legally registered entities.”

He said: “We will look into the matter and recognise only the rightful federations that complied by the Act.” “We want to clean sports federations to ensure those heading the offices can be trusted by corporate bodies who can sponsor various sports. That way it will help in proper preparation of

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We’ve 5 ‘finals’ left, says Nuttal ‘From this point, every match will be a battle.

It’s still a long way to the end of the season’

Gor Mahia coach Frank Nuttall says each of the remaining five Kenya Premier League matches will be cup finals for the club as the champions look to defend their title.

The coach spoke after the club was held to a barren draw by visiting Bandari in a midweek clash at the City Stadium.

“From this point, every match will be a battle. It’s still a long way to the end of the season,” Nuttall said.

“We don’t expect any easier match going forward. We got a target on the number of

matches to win to defend our title but winning all of them will not hurt either,” said Nuttal, who has a two point lead at the top.

Gor Mahia dropped two crucial points that would have given them a comfortable cushion at the top following the frustrating barren draw with the dockers.

As a result, the league title race has been blown wide open with leaders Gor, on 48 points, merely two points ahead of second-placed Sofapaka.

K’Ogallo will no doubt be

ruing the many chances that came their way which they failed to convert in that match against Bandari.

Midway through the first half, Gor Mahia got what they thought was a legitimate goal when Godfrey Walusimbi got to the end of Sserunkuma’s through ball to round Bandari goalkeeper Wilson Obungu only for the effort to be ruled offside.

“That was the turning point of the match, if you ask me, the referee got that wrong, they are human who are bound to make mistakes,” he said.

oN THE BALL: Gor Mahia striker Dan Sserunkuma is tracked by Bandari’s Victor Ndinya during Wednesday’sKPL match at City Stadium. The teams drew 0-0.

Red Bull’s Vettel cools talk of possible move to Ferrari Defending world champion Sebastian Vettel, responding to recent reports linking him to a possible move to Ferrari, on Thursday insisted that he was staying put at Red Bull for next season.

“I’ve already said on numerous occasions that I’ve got a contract with Red Bull for next year and I’m working on the principle that I will still be driving for them,” he said.

Vettel, world champion for the past four seasons, has struggled to make an impact this year, failing to win once as his rookie teammate Daniel Ricciardo, who has excelled with three victories.

The 27-year-old German added: “I’ve still got a lot to achieve with this team and I want to do everything to ensure that we make a comeback.”

Last week F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone stoked the flames of the Vettel-Ferrari

rumour mill by suggesting that Vettel “would be the perfect man for Ferrari, if he wanted to leave”.

Despite Vettel finding himself in the unaccustomed role of playing second fiddle to Australian Ricciardo, he is taking his lack of success in good heart.

“Daniel has done a very, very good job and has made life difficult for me,” he said.

“But it’s good for the team’s morale. His results have proved that our car isn’t as bad as all that.”

Vettel finished runner-up to championship leader Lewis Hamilton in Singapore on Sunday for his best placing of 2014.

With 124 points, he is placed fifth in the drivers’ title standings, 57 points shy of third-placed Ricciardo with Mercedes duo Hamilton (241) and Nico Rosberg (238) out in front.

Gyan’s lawyer says striker has no role in rapper’s disappearance Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan was not involved in the disappearance of two friends, his lawyer said today after months of rumours and even claims of human sacrifice.

The Al Ain striker led Ghana’s Black Stars to a disappointing showing at this year’s football World Cup in Brazil, where the team failed to make it beyond the group stage.

Gyan found himself again in the media spotlight in July when Theophilus Tagoe, a hiplife musician known as Castro, and Janet Bandu and, disappeared during a weekend outing at a resort

east of Accra. The two were last seen heading out to sea on a jet ski.

Allegations have swirled in Ghana’s media about their mysterious disappearance.

The claims reached a fever pitch this month when the footballer’s brother allegedly attacked a local journalist who had asked the player about the black magic rumours.

Kissi Agyabeng, an attorney who was with Gyan the weekend of the disappearances, flatly rejected the claims.

“The allegation of spiritual sacrifice can by no stretch of

the imagination be propped up,” Agyabeng told a news conference, flanked by the footballer’s brother and his manager.

“We are not blameable for the disappearance of Castro and Janet Bandu. We had no hand in that occurrence.”

Agyabeng also apologised to the journalist that was assaulted.

Despite being seen as one of Africa’s best hopes at this year’s World Cup, Ghana’s team underperformed on the pitch and its camp was wracked with infighting and a dispute with the government over pay.

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Epl week six preview:Chelsea remain top of the Premier League EPL after their 1-1 draw with Manchester City, but Jose Mourinho’s men enter the next round of matches with their 100 per cent record diminished. Below are selected predictions from the EPL.

Man Utd Vs W. Ham

Liverpool Vs Everton

Manchester United 3 0 West Ham : Manchester United’s season continued providing all the shocks as they threw away a 3-1 lead last weekend in their 5-3 defeat at Leicester. The Red Devils were cruising with just half an hour to go but a debatable penalty decision allowed Leicester to get a goal back and momentum changed especially after Louis van Gaal substituted Angel Di Maria.

United defence being in shambles when the opposition is attacking has been their story this season. United to win though.

XSPORT Predicts 2-1 to the city.

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

Liverpool 2 1 Everton: It has not been a good start for the two Mersyeside clubs. Liverpool’s start to the new season has been rocked by inconsistency which has seen them lose thrice in the opening five league games. The Reds struggled in their midweek Capital One Cup clash against Middlesborough who pushed into a marathon of penalties which the Reds won 14-13. Their Merseyside rivals Everton haven’t done any better and were knocked out of the League Cup after a 3-0 capitulation at Swansea. This Merseyside derby at Anfield couldn’t have come at a better time for either of the clubs. Three points for either here will be a fine kick up the backside.

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

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Odds

Game ID: X4776 1 X 1.28 4.97

Saturday, September 27, 2014

2 7.98

Chelsea Vs Aston Villa Saturday, September 27, 2014

Chelsea 3 1 Aston Villa: Frank Lampard grabbed the headline last weekend when he netted the equalizer for Manchester City in their 1-1 draw at the Eitihad. It was a fine operetta for the former England international who returned to bite his former employers as the Blues’ 100% start to the season ended. Jose Mourinho’s men resume Premier League duties after their 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers in midweek when they host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in a match they are widely expected to win.

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

Odds

Game ID: A8357 1 X 1.15 6.28

2 13.07

Odds

Game ID: N6949 1 X 1.79 3.47

2 3.90

Hull City Vs Man City Saturday, September 27, 2014

Hull City 1 2 Manchester City: Steve Bruce’s Hull City will be gunning for only their second ever victory over Manchester City when they host the Premier League champions at the KC Stadium.

The two teams were both in League Cup action in midweek with City battering Sheffield Wednesday 7-0 while Hull were edged 2-3 by West Brom.

So much separate The Tigers and their weekend visitors than the two-point difference there’s in the league. Hull haven’t had a bad start but expecting them to stifle City will be too much to ask though they will give it a good go.

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

Game ID: U8678 1 X 5.83 3.81

2 1.48

Arsenal Vs Tottenham

Sunderland Vs Swansea

Arsenal 2 2 Tottenham: The second derby on the weekend will see Arsenal welcome Tottenham for the North London derby on Saturday. Arsenal go into this fixture a wounded animal having been bundled out of the League Cup by Southampton while Tottehnam registered a comfortable win over Nottingham Forest. The Gunners have won the last three meeting in this encounter and haven’t lost against Spurs at the Emirates since November 2010. However, both clubs are still struggling to calm their ships which makes a draw all the more possible result on this late Saturday evening kickoff.

XSPORT Predicts 3-0 Everton Peter Obuya: 0-3 Queen Munguti: 2-1

Sunderland 3 3 Swansea: Swansea City will hope that their historic midweek cup victory over Everton will re-ignite their sparking early season form.

The Swans return to league play looking to avoid a third straight loss as they go for another victory over struggling Sunderland on Saturday.

Sunderland (0-4-1) should be well aware of what Swansea can do. The Swans won both meetings last season by outscoring the Black Cats 7-1, including 3-1 at Stadium of Light on May 11.

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

Saturday,September 27, 2014

Odds

Game ID: D7962 1 X 1.65 3.58

2 4.56

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Odds

Game ID: Y4893 1 X 2.59 3.09

2 2.51

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friday, september 26, 2014

Pianigiani joins ranks of women football bosses In a football world dominated by men, one woman has been quietly working in the lower leagues of Italy for a number of years. Elena Pianigiani, has been the vicepresident of Italian fourth division side US Poggibonsi since the age of 21.

Having struggled between the Italian fourth and fifth tier for much of their existence, Poggibonsi, in Tuscany, saw former Siena director Antonello Pianigiani purchase 51 per cent of the club in 2008. Buying the remaining 49 per cent two years later, Pianigiani soon appointed his daughter as the club’s vicepresident. Pianigiani revealed she didn’t hesitate in accepting the position and said: ‘In 2010 when my father asked me to join Poggibonsi, I didn’t think twice. “It was unusual because I was only 21. When you’re that age, it’s usual for a father to give his daughter a new bag, not a football team.” Strictly speaking, Pianigiani’s role at the club isn’t her first in football.

“My passion began as a 10-year-old when my Dad was involved at our home-town club Siena,” she said. “We were promoted to Serie B and I remember the fantastic

‘It was unusual because I was only 21. When you’re that age, it’s usual for a father to give his daughter a new bag, not a football team’

THE BOSS: Elena Pianigiani holds up a shirt of Italian fourth division side US Poggibonsi where she is vice president.

atmosphere around the city; I became the team’s mascot!”

While Poggibonsi’s vice-president admits football is dominated by males, she is encouraged by the progress women are making in the game and said: “Calcio is very macho, but something is certainly changing with more women appearing, though I believe purely technical aspects are suitable for only men. I do think women are essential. However, companies are companies and it’s always good to have a woman, as we can make cold decisions when the case requires it.”

However, Pianigiani isn’t the only female making her way in the game.

Both Rosella Sensi of Roma and Barbara Berlusconi of AC Milan, are two women who hold positions of authority within the Italian top-flight.

As well, back in May, Helena Costa became football’s first female coach when put in charge of French second division side Clermont Foot.

While Costa ended up leaving the club just a month later without giving a reason for her departure, Pianigiani was pleased with Clermont’s decision to appoint a female manager and said: “It was a brave choice,’ she said. I send big “Good Luck!” to the coach. She is a great woman to manage a dressing room. They have gained a new supporter!”

A huge football fan, Pianigiani echoes the thoughts of many match-going supporters when she says: “You’re tense and anxious before and during the game, and your mood depends on the outcome:

Leopards suspend Kasaya after silly training match red card AFC Leopards custodian Wycliffe Kasaya will miss Sunday’s GOtv Shield quarter-final against Tusker FC at City Stadium after he was suspended by the club on disciplinary grounds.

The Harambee Stars shot-stopper was cited for confronting centre referee Haji Adede, who sent him off in Wednesday’s friendly against Super League side Kolongolo FC, which the Leopards humbled 7-1.

Team Manager Willis Waliaula said it was unfortunate Kasaya was suspended in a time they were preparing to defend their domestic cup.

“Kasaya left camp yesterday (Wednesday) after we were told he was suspended. I don’t know what really transpired between him and the referee after he was sent-off but we will still give a good fight in Sunday’s game

that he will miss. “Martin Musalia linked up with the team yesterday and is training for the game so we are good to go,” Waliaula said.

This is not the first time Kasaya has been at loggerheads with head coach Pieter de Jongh although he attempted to salvage the situation in a post on Facebook attributed to the keeper on his wall.

“First I would like to apologise for yesterday’s incident. I think the whole issue was blown out of proportion. The said referee made a wrong call, Martin Imbalabala, who is my captain asked me to calm down and leave him (referee) alone,” he claimed.

The latest incident piles on the woes for the giants lying 12th on the KPL log on 29 points .

Strong field for Concours d’Elegance The Vintage Motorcycle Club of South Africa has entered three bikes and the Uganda Bikers Association will be competing with 12 massive motorcycles in this year’s Concours d’Elegance at the Ngong Racecourse on Sunday.

This year’s edition has attracted a strong field of 19 entries from outside Kenya. Other entrants from across the border is a 1928 US-made Graham Paige saloon car from Argentina and three cars from Uganda.

Friday’s pre-event press conference for the annual motor show will feature the Graham Paige that is owned by Herman Zapp, ina, a 1970 VW Beetle owned by Leslie Carvell

from Uganda and the 1951 Riley of Francis Kungu of Kenya, who will be competing in the event for the first time.

Vintage Motorcycle Club of South Africa members will display the 1926 Douglas of Piet Mass, Steve Helm’s 1936 Norton JAP and newcomer Alan Haynes’ 1953 Sunbeam.

The visiting competitors and their classic and vintage machines will boost the international status of the Concours and provide excellent news material.

The oldest machine at the Racecourse will be the 1925 DKW of motorcycle, which will be ridden round the judging ring by Sati Jabbal.

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