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Governors finally back City metropolitan plan
JUBA-BOUND: President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi earlier today shortly before leaving for a one-day official visit to Juba, South Sudan. The President is due to attend an Igad Summit seeking to find a speedy resolution to the South Sudan conflict.
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Government plans to decongest Nairobi through a metropolitan transport authority can proceed after governors whose counties are expected to be involved in the project pledged their support. Governors of Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, and Murang’a on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government to pave way for the formation of a Nairobi Metropolitan Transport Authority. The authority will oversee the implementation of the mass rapid transit system within the city and surroundings. Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua was represented by County Executive Committee member for roads and transport Kioko Luka. The system seeks to decongest Nairobi and is expected to pass through satellite towns of Ruiru, Thika, Kikuyu, Machakos, Kitengela, Athi River and Limuru.
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Governors back metropolis plan From Page 1 Once in place, the authority will recommend policies on pricing and investments, financing equipment and related traffic management systems. Development partners will be expected to work with the authority through representatives of all stakeholders. Key components of the project include the expansion and upgrading of highways, service and access roads from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
through Nairobi to Rironi on the Northern Corridor transport system. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Michael Kamau said once implemented, the system will be the long-term solution to the chronic traffic congestion of main roads in Nairobi. “We should not politicise the project which is meant for the good of the country,” he said. He said development partners, including the World Bank, had pledged funds for four major
corridors out of the five that are set for improvement in the new plan. But Kajiado Governor David Nkedianye said the plan needs a review claiming it had ignored his county that has witnessed sporadic growth in population due to its strategic position from Nairobi. “A project of this magnitude needs consultation and they come out clear on the issue of equity. In terms of growth, Nairobi is moving to the south at a very rapid rate,” he said. Nkedianye attributed
his county’s rapid growth to its proximity to the capital city. The project will be implemented by agencies working for the ministries of Roads and Transport. The departments include the Kenya National Highways Authority, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority and Kenya Railways Corporation. The World Bank and other partners such as the African Development Bank, European Union, Japan and China, are helping Kenya to modernise
its transport system. The development will involve the removal of barriers to a more dynamic business climate in Kenya and the wider East African region. Even with a poor road network, Nairobi is still regarded as East Africa’s business More on this story at hub. However, Kamau warns that the position may not last for long if the transport network problems www.capitalfm.co.ke persist.
Washington Post’s Watergate scandal editor Ben Bradlee dies
WELL-DONE: President Barack Obama awards Bradlee with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.
Ben Bradlee, the editor of the Washington Post newspaper during the Watergate scandal that toppled President Richard Nixon, has died aged 93. The newspaper has reported that Bradlee died at his Washington home of natural causes. As executive editor from 19681991, Bradlee was credited with transforming the Post into one the most respected newspapers in US. In 2013, he received the nation’s highest civilian honour - the Presidential Medal of Freedom. “For Benjamin Bradlee, journalism was more than a profession - it was a public good vital to our democracy,” President Barack Obama said in a statement released by the White House on Tuesday evening. “A true newspaperman, he transformed the Washington Post into one of the country’s finest newspapers, and with him at the helm, a growing army of reporters published the Pentagon Papers, exposed Watergate, and told stories that needed to be told - stories that helped us understand our world and one another a little bit better,” Obama
said in his condolence message. “Ben Bradlee was the best American newspaper editor of his time and had the greatest impact on his newspaper of any modern editor,” said Donald Graham, the former publisher of the Washington Post. Bradlee who fought in the US Navy during World War II, became a reporter in the 1950s. He soon became close friends with then senator and future President John F Kennedy. He rose to the Washington Post Managing Editor’s seat in 1965 and was promoted to Executive Editor three years later. He played a key role in toppling President Richard Nixon in 1974 by encouraging journalists to relentlessly pursue the unfolding story in which some of Nixon’s closest aides became involved in illegal activities. This was followed by a political coverup in which the president was implicated. The story of the newspaper’s coverage of the Watergate scandal was later portrayed in the film, All The President’s Men, with Bradlee’s role played by Jason Robards.
Teenager scales 52-storey skyscraper without safety gear
A German teenager has stunned the world by scaling Hong Kong skyscrapers without safety equipment. Andrej Ciesielski of Munich climbed up the 52 floors of China Online Building, in Hong Kong, and the 40-storey Yat Chau International Plaza, with his camera. He was joined by fellow
Russian dare-devil roofer Alexander Remnev. The two normally captured their experiences using a GoPro camera strapped onto Ciesielsk’s head. Ciesielsk, 17, said he is always thrilled by dangerous moves, which he started from cranes to small tops before going for giant buildings.
“I do roofing because I love it. It makes me feel free. The first time I sat on the edge of a roof was a real adrenaline kick but now it’s become quite normal to me. I’ve never had an accident because I’m always very careful and I think twice before doing anything. “I’ve been doing this for just over a year now. I started in
Munich with little cranes and then moved onto rooftops,” he says. He gets to the top of some buildings through elevators before accessing the tops using emergency exits. “Hong Kong roofing is easy; you just go into the building find your way to the elevator go up to the last floor...
“...Then all you need to do is find the emergency exit to get out to the top, 90 per cent of the doors to the roof are open.” The thrill seeker plans to rock skyscrapers in US soon. “I loved Hong Kong but I’d really love to go to New York soon… that would be incredible,” he says.
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Gang guns down Mpesa dealer
Kenyans using the social media for professional services Kenyans are beginning to see the social media as more than just a casual tool used for social purposes. A survey conducted by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has found that Kenyans are moving away from older modes of communications such a short message service (SMS) alerts, email and postal mail as they adopt new social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter In fact, those using these platforms have communicated with professional service providers like banks since at least 19 out of around 50 lenders have social media presences, mainly
A woman was shot dead in a robbery attack at an Mpesa shop at Mihang’o area in Dandora, Nairobi. The thugs grabbed the woman’s handbag and shot her at close range before fleeing on foot. The killing is the latest in a series of targeted attacks on Mpesa dealers. On Sunday, thugs killed a guard and stole more than Sh700,000 from an Mpesa shop in Eastleigh.
on Facebook and Twitter. “It is impressive that banks are leveraging on the proliferation of smartphones and development of ICT to engage their customers,” KBA CEO, Habil Olaka noted. Speaking during an earlier media briefing in Nairobi, he added that Banks are increasingly using the Web to convey product and marketing information, company news, industry news, and to respond to customer complaints. Olaka said that customers are quickly raising their issues through social media making the sites important avenues for the banks to build relationships with their customers.
Kisumu MCAs impeach speaker
UoN students told to remain calm ahead of new VC’s naming
Chairman of the Students Organisation of Nairobi University (Sonu) Babu Owino when he warned the government against interfering with the new VC’s hiring on Sunday.
Students and staff of the University of Nairobi have been urged to remain calm as they eagerly await the naming of the institution’s new Vice Chancellor. Council chairman Idle Farah appealed to the university community to give Education Cabinet Secretary Prof Jacob Kaimenyi time to appoint one of the four candidates the council recommended for appointment. There has been heightened speculation on who succeeds outgoing VC Prof George Magoha since it was announced last month that he will retire in December after serving a 10-year term. Students and staff unions have claimed the Government plans to appoint a particular candidate as the
next VC. But yesterday, Dr Farah allyed the fears and said they had forwarded names of professors Peter Mbithi, Agnes Mwang’ombe, Isaac Mbeche and Lucy Irungu for consideration of appointment to the seat. Mbithi who is the current deputy VC in charge of academics scored 83.5 per cent in the interviews conducted last week with Prof Mwango’ombe coming second with 77 per cent. Both Mbeche and Irungu scored 68 per cent. “I kindly ask the university community to remain calm for it is still premature to make such conclusions,” Farah said. Prof Kaimenyi said he had just received the list and would study it before making the appointment.
Kisumu MCAs have impeached Assembly Speaker Ann Atieno Adul over alleged gross misconduct. The 39 members ratified the impeachment motion against Atieno which was moved by West Nyakach’s James Omollo. Only three MCAs voted against the motion as six abstained. Atieno was accused of taking the mace to a police station and paralysing operations of the assembly for a week. The assembly convened on Tuesday after MCAs got the mace from police where Adul had taken it for safe custody.
Guard’s body found dumped in Buru Buru Police are looking for a gang that killed 22 year-old night guard and abandoned the body in a clothes shop at Buruburu shopping centre in Nairobi. Police said Lemoss Lekoli’s remains had physical injuries on the head. Police said Lekoli was a veteran watchman in the area.
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ICC warns Kenya on Uhuru assets: ICC judges quietly ordered the Government of Kenya to identify and freeze President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assets years ago, it has now emerged. In what could signify that The Hague based court is not done with the President yet, the judges yesterday revealed that the order which was issued confidentially was to be executed without Uhuru’s knowlege. The order was issued way back in April 5,2011...
ICC warns over leaks in Uhuru assets order: Kenya risks sanctions from the International Criminal Court after judges accused the government of leaking confidential information on an order to seize President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assets. The three judges of the ICC Trial Chamber issued the warning Tuesday, accusing the government of breaching its code of confidentiality seven times even after it had been cautioned against the offence...
CDF shocker as 137 MPs’ spending plans rejected: Scores of MPs have been stopped from spending millions of shillings in taxpayers money on constituency projects that could be seen as vehicles for political patronage or attempts to cover up alleged misuse of funds. While MPs have persistently vilified the governors, accusing them of misusing county funds...
Move to curb foreign financing of NGOs: Non-Governmental Organisations could have a noose tightened round their unfettered financial neck, if a proposal to change the law to curb their foreign funding sails through the National Assembly. Just a day after President Uhuru Kenyatta accused some local NGOs of working in tandem with their foreign donors to sabotage the government...
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Kimaiyo dares LSK over Lamu curfew Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo has ignored threats by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to sue him over a new extension of the Lamu curfew. LSK had warned that they would go to court to challenge the curfew order should Mr. Kimaiyo extend it for the third time. But a defiant Kimaiyo ignored the threats and extended the curfew by another one month to November 23, 2014 to allow the police normalise the security situation in Lamu County. It means residents of the coastal region will remain indoors between 6.30pm and 6.30am daily. While issuing the extension orders yesterday in Nairobi, Kimaiyo also declared the expansive Boni and adjoining forests prohibited areas. “The extension comes against the backdrop of the security situation in the county which has not fully normalised and we are still having alerts of insecurity in a number of areas,” he stated. “I hereby strongly caution members of the public to desist from venturing into
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION: LSK Chairman Eric Mutua is threatening a court action over Lamu County’s curfew. Inset: IG David Kimaiyo
the mentioned areas when the curfew is in force,” he added. LSK Chairman Eric Mutua last week threatened court action, saying the curfew was violating the rights of Lamu residents to earn a living as well as their freedom to associate. “This curfew violates the rights of Lamu
Auditors to probe Nairobi Water Co. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has been placed under fresh forensic probe amid allegations of financial misappropriation, poor maintenance of human resource register and flawed procurement procedures. The new forensic investigation which is being undertaken by Ernst and Young was started on October 6. Nairobi County government wrote to Athi Water Services Board on September 15, 2014 requesting for a fresh forensic audit to verify the claims. Early this month, Athi Water and Services Board commissioned Ernst and Young, an international audit firm to carry out the probe on the allegations. When reached for comment yesterday, NCWSC Managing Director Engineer Philip Gichuki said that he is not aware of any financial queries.
“All our operations have been above board and we welcome the probe,” Gichuki said. Among the key areas the probe will focus on is the manner in which multimillion tendering system and awarding was done, alleged diversion of finances from other line agencies, exaggerated human resource register and water billing systems. NCWSC has been dogged by claims of poor meter readings, exaggerated water bills and poor maintenance of sewer systems. “We are doing the best we can to ensure all city residents are not affected by the rainy season,” he added. Nairobi has experienced perennial deteriorating sanitation due to poor drainage systems. The water company is also grappling to contain vandals of manhole covers which are normally sold to scrap metal dealers.
residents. The fishermen prefer to fish at night and that is their right. Lamu is also primarily a tourist destination. Yet what message is Kimaiyo sending out to the world? Is he saying that he is incapable of restoring law and order in the coastal county after four months?
Would you vacation in a spot where your freedoms are restricted?” Mutua posed. The IG however, said police were acting on intelligence reports, arguing they were yet to arrest all those who were involved in the attack that left close to 100 dead killed in June. “That place requires
continuous extension of the curfew so long as some information is still coming out very strongly that we have some insecurity alerts from here and there,” he pointed out. “Nobody can ignore any security alert that is there and direct the county to operate normally,” Mr Kimaiyo said.
Kenya Pitches for ITU re-election Information Communication and Technology Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has today appealed to International Telecommunication Union members to re-elect Stanley Kibe to the Radio Regulations Board (RRB) of the ITU. Speaking during a luncheon he hosted for the delegates attending the 2014 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea, Matiang,i said Kenya fully endorses re-election of Kibe, whose performance in the last four years had been outstanding. “We have experiences, knowledge and expertise to share, and in that vein we humbly request for another opportunity to serve the Union on the Council and the Radio Regulations Board, roles that have always been a humbling delight for us,” said Matiangi. Kenya will be seeking reelection to the ITU Council in region D, for the period 2014-2018, as well as the re-election of Kibe to RRB of
the ITU at elections due on Monday October 27, 2014. The 2014 Plenipotentiary Conference is the key event at which ITU Member States decide on the future role of the organisation. ITU is the specialized agency of the United Nations for information and communications technologies – ICTs. Its membership comprises 193 member states and more than
700 private sector entities and academic institutions. The ITU is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has 12 regional and area offices globally. Speaking during the luncheon, outgoing Secretary General Dr. Hamadoun Toure said Kenya’s ICT sector was very vibrant and worthy of emulation. African Telecommunications Union is also headquartered in Kenya.
TOP IN TECH: Technology Cabinet Secretary wants ITU members to re-elect Stanley Kibe (pictured) to the RRB.
American journalist recovers from Ebola An American photojournalist, who got infected with Ebola in Liberia has recovered. The development followed other good news from Spain that a nurse’s aide who also contracted the virus got free of the disease. Ms Teresa Romero Ramos got infected while treating patients. In the US, Mr Ashoka Mukpo was scheduled to be released from Nebraska Hospital today. The NBC News freelance cameraman no longer has Ebola in his bloodstream and will be allowed to go home. “I fought and won, with lots of help,” he tweeted. Another US Ebola victim Nina Pham, who contracted the disease while attending to Eric Duncan, has had her condition upgraded from fair to good. The family of Amber Vinson, the second nurse infected after treating Duncan, doesn’t want her condition public. Presbyteria Hospital has apologized for the poor treatment it accorded Duncan saying it “fell short” several times. Mr Duncan later died of the virus.
City Park’s serial killer killed
A man believed to be behind the serial killings in Nairobi’s City Park area has been killed. He was knocked down by a speeding car as he escaped from police who were pursuing him. Police say they had laid an ambush at the park at about 5am today when the man emerged from a bush armed with a rungu and a metal bar. The man then tried to escape when he saw police prompting a chase. Police believe he has been behind the killings, the latest of which involved four people whose bodies were found at the park over the weekend. The four included a woman and police have said they were all pedestrians who were pursuing their various errands when they were attacked and killed.
Matiang’i terms ICT critical in Vision 2030 growth agenda Information Communication and Technology (ICT) is a key ingredient in transforming Kenya into a middle-income economy by 2030. Addressing the 2014 Plenipotentiary Conference in South Korea, Information Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said the Government recognises the role ICT plays in development. He said Kenya will work closely with other member states to advance the digital agenda. “ICT is a key catalyst that can enable countries transform their economies and drive socio-economic progress,” said Matiang’i. Matiang’i urged members to promote infrastructure sharing and reduce licensing fees for rural network rollout to improve the data market. “Operators must re-look models by developing low-cost off-peak packages, scaling up compelling applications, and making data-enabled handsets available more cheaply. The measures will boost the ICT revolution world-wide and fast-track achievement of Vision 2030,” he said. He said M-Pesa has revolutionised the banking industry and has played a crucial role in the promotion of e-commerce. He asked ICT leaders to develop ways of harmonising policies and legal frameworks to create a safe and inclusive global village, including an offline population.
key catalyst: Matiang’i says ICT is a key catalyst that can enable countries transform their economies.
jobmarket Wakaguzi to hire interns pursuing marketing careers Wakaguzi Consultants plans to hire interns who are pursuing a career in marketing. Wakaguzi is a newly established company that offers consultancy services in IT, accounting, auditing, assurance, taxation and risk. “The ideal candidate should at least have passed second year in university marketing or similar course and should have good communication and marketing skills, knowledgeable about client needs and have at least basis business knowledge,” a spokesperson for the recruiter has said. “The candidate should be keen to instructions
and ready to work under minimum supervision,” a statement from the company says. The company also plans to hire a marketer/ associate to help build a client base. “Ideal candidate must have good marketing skills, be knowledgeable about client needs and have at least basic business knowledge,” the manager said. Interested candidates should send applications to “The Manager, Wakaguzi Consultants Limited, P O Box 6533 – 00100, Nairobi” or email to wakaguzi@gmail.com. They should indicate contacts and availability. Deadline for applications is October 31, 2014.
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Consumer rights SA fitness firm to cash in on Kenya’s robust middle-class South African health and fitness company, Virgin Active, plans to highlight Kenyan laws that frustrate investment in new markets. “African investors often have to deal with under-developed markets, starting off a low base, at times stringent legislation on property rights and heated competition from local players,” says South African economist Ray Mahlaka. In some cases, consumers miss out on new, sometimes affordable and higher quality products and services when new players are locked out of the market. Virgin Active plans to overcome the barriers and cash in on Kenya’s rising middle class. Higher incomes have given Kenyans access to lifestyle-associated services like health and fitness
centres, Mahalka says. “We offer a great product and reasonable pricing. We are looking at East and West Africa. The ease of doing business is paramount to us and we hope to conclude something in the next two weeks in Nairobi,” said Virgin Active Executive, Herman de Beer. Speaking at the African Property Investment Summit last week, De Beer said Virgin Active knows what Nairobi consumers need and is confident of going beyond the South African market. The key challenge for South African investors with African strategies is understanding consumers in respective economies, says Diane Laas, analyst for Investec asset management’s frontier and emerging market equities division.
French oil giant Total’s boss dies in Moscow air explosion The chief executive of the third largest oil company in the world, Total, has died. Christophe de Margerie, 63, died in an air crash in Moscow when his corporate jet collided with a snow plough before exploding in flames. All four passengers aboard the jet died on the spot. He had been Total’s chief executive since 2007 and was highly regarded in the oil sector. During his tenure, he successfully
defended the company against allegations of corruption over the UN oil-for-food programme in Iraq. He also maintained the company’s investments in Burma and Iran despite US sanctions against the countries. He maintained ties with Russian energy market, making Total one of the biggest foreign investors in Russia despite Western sanctions against Moscow over
the Ukraine crisis. Investigations into the crash are looking at possible mistakes by air traffic controllers and actions of the driver of the snow plough, who is believed to have been drunk. De Margerie’s jet was due to fly to Paris from the Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow.
AIR DISASTER: French oil giant Total CEO Christophe de Margerie died in a plane crash at a Moscow airport after his private jet struck a snow plough on takeoff.
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Emirates flight expansion plan to create more jobs for Kenyans WEDNESday, OCTOber 22, 2014
Fly Emirates has started a flight expansion plan to tap into emerging markets between Africa and Asia, a move that will create more employment opportunities in the two continents. Speaking during the African Global Business forum in Dubai, the airlines President Tim Clark said the company
aims at increasing flight frequencies and destinations to cover emerging trade opportunities in the next 10 years. Less than two months ago, the UAE announced it will be offering direct employment opportunities to Kenyans. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Cabinet
Secretary, Amina Mohammed, later announced the UAE consulate had agreed to allow employers to directly recruit from Kenya. Clark said the company’s investment in Africa is currently more than Sh622 billion with an operating cost surpassing Sh178 billion from the 22 passenger and six
dedicated freighter destinations into Africa. Africa has in the recent past warmed up to the East in seeking developmental partnerships. Meanwhile, Clark said good governance and a positive business environment will boost trade ties between Asia and Africa in the future.
In the last five years, the company has ferried more than 1.6 million passengers and cargo worth 40, 000 tons between Africa and China. It projects to increase its seats to 8.5 million by 2020. Currently, more than half a million Africans stay in Dubai with about 800,000 visiting the city in 2013.
THE SKY IS THE ONLY LIMIT: Fly Emirates has started a flight expansion plan to tap into emerging markets between Africa and Asia, to create more employment opportunities in the two continents.
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Former accountant now earns Sh100,000 rearing red worms
What if we told you that worms are paying people’s bills out there? Peter Kanyagia is earning up to Sh100,000 every three months rearing and breeding red worms. Kanyagia, a former accountant ventured into his worm exploits five years ago, when he realised that red worms were a precious agricultural commodity on high demand by organic farmers who use them to create manure. The process of using worm on farms is called vermicomposting. These worms eat garbage like paper, fruits, vegetables, egg shells,and ground coffee, excreting waste, which is used as a nutrient-rich compost to fertilize plants and vegetables. This fertiliser contains all the nutrients essential for plant growth including useful substances like nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, and zinc. “I am an open minded person. I first learnt about the importance of red worms through training at Jomo Kenyatta University,”
explained Kanyagia. After equipping himself with the essential knowledge, Peter who was before then farming on small-scale basis set out to start putting the theory into practice. “I bought five kilograms of red worms at a cost of Sh2,500 and set the ball rolling,” he said. Kanyagia has, over the last four years become a red-worm breeder, whose pool of clients has surpassed his supply. He has now built about five breeding ‘beds’ for the red worms in his
farm. Kanyagia says each of his five units can produce about 20 litres of fertiliser in a month and with a litre retailing at about Sh100. This translates to Sh2,000 per bed. In addition, one can harvest 20kgs of red worms. The market price for a kilo is Sh2,500 Peter offers his at Sh1,000 and together with his five beds, makes about Sh100,000 after every three months.
WORMS FOR A LIVING: Peter Kanyagia is earning up to Sh100,000 every three months rearing and breeding red worms.
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Hip hop and Kenyan Music. “The radio station will mostly be about using media positively to grow people,’’ Juliani discloses. The artiste chose Dandora as the base of the hub because it is a central place and many young people can easily access the estate. He also said that some of the best hip hop artistes started out in Dandora making the area the most talent rich location. In partnership with other institutions Juliani hopes to make the hub the go to place for arts and music. He has already secured a two storey building and hopes that work on it will start soon. “We have started partnering with other institutions like Brookehouse which is helping us in setting up the curriculum and training individuals who will be dealing with the hub on a day to day basis,” Juliani hopes the hub will be up and running by early next year. “We have completed the first phase of fundraising by raising the money through 1% Club,” said Juliani. The people who will get into the
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Biggie has a ‘thing’ for Ellah Big Brother surprised Ellah with a birthday cake and song yesterday as housemates were engrossed in preparation of today’s haute couture extravaganza. To butter her already heightened mood, Biggie ensured the cake was orange, Ellah’s favourite colour. In the history of Big Brother Africa, Biggie has never sang for anyone but something about Ellah charmed him into singing or rather croaking a birthday. It got Africa thinking. The former Miss Uganda was so high on joy that she couldn’t help but scream and sing her heart out. Surely, the poor girl deserved a soothing after being in the line
of nomination fire subsequently. Birthday girl’s night almost overturned when Idris, from Tanzania grilled her over her close friendship with Ghana’s Kacey Moore. A perplexed Ellah went to face Kacey and fed him on the rumors of their alleged ‘thing’. Kacey was so angry that he ordered Ellah out of his face. Any married man with a child would react like this to such gossip, right? Housemates are getting for tonight’s fashion extravaganza. Africa can’t wait to see how this talented bunch fair tonight. Will they scoop their 100 % wager?
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HOME & LIVING
wednesday, october 22, 2014
Adding fun space with a deck
a deck DIY
Homeimprovement
Having fun with family and friends no longer means going out to that hotel, restaurant or the ever popular nyama choma dens. You can achieve the same fun by adding a deck to your house for that extra space for hosting family and friends’ events in your backyard. A deck is an outdoor extension of the indoor living space to the outdoors using wood. The wooden material can be built at the front or backside of your home. The newfound space can be an ideal reception area,
cookouts, refreshment as or even sun-bathing. Spending those hot afternoons at the deck lets you breathe in a fresh cooling breeze whenever you do not want to go out of your residence. Decks give a one-on-one touch with the outside environment, letting your eyes seep in the flowery glitter from your small front-door garden unlike the candid indoor dĂŠcor. Good designing and style of layout adds aesthetics to your home. The brown woody looks lace the general outside appearance,
complimenting flowers and house finishes like paint. However, deciding to have this wooden addition may soak you into frustration if you do not use good wood. SM Models Director Cliff Morisa, says the wood must be resistant to moisture, bugs, moulds, mites, among other destructive organisms. Some of the common hardwood trees for this job include cedar, cypress, redwood and highpressure treated woods like pine. Hard woods may be expensive
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MOULDS AND THE PAINT JOB
Mould growths are enemies to a good paintjob and also your health. They deteriorate the surface to look ugly and gory especially the kitchen and bathroom walls, which are in constant touch with moisture. The growths stain good paintjobs with bad strains but
painting walls and wooden surfaces with mould resistant sheds can help arrest the bad looks and peel-offs. Most mould species are obstinate. They cannot be smothered by anti-mould paints if the surface was not well prepared before
application. They remain on the surface even after a paintjob. This calls for proper cleaning and leaving the surface to dry well before painting. A local Mould Advisor, says a good cleanser will not only smoothen these enemies,
but sterilize the wood or wall against future growths by allowing permanent adhesion. Patrick Okumu, a paint professional, says other people may prefers water-based paints because of absence of smell, wash-ability and quick drying unlike oil based.
If this is your preference, the using more than one coatings not optional. More coatings will shield the walls against these surface-eating organisms in addition to maintaining shade and shape standards after washing. Oil-based paints are most
Healthtips
HEALTH & FITNESS | 9 wednesday, october 22, 2014
immune system run
reasons Why garlic is good for you
Garlic is used as an ingredient in many dishes around the world. Though it may not be popular due to its after breath qualities, garlic is immensely beneficial. Here are the top four reasons why garlic is beneficial to you. Immune System Boost Garlic helps in boosting the immune system, the antioxidants in it help the
smoothly. Thus it fights off common colds and flus. By simply adding garlic to hot water and a little honey to counter the intense taste of garlic, you are good to go. Treat athlete’s foot with garlic Garlic has anti-fungal properties therefore it can be used to get rid of that athlete’s foot you have been having for a while. All one needs to do is soak their feet in warm water with crushed garlic.
Alternatively one can rub peeled garlic in between their toes. Prevent Food Poisoning Researchers at Washington State University in the US found that garlic contained a compound that fought off bacteria that causes food poisoning. The research found that the compound was better at treating food poisoning than two kinds of antibiotics. Garlic Can Reduce Blood Pressure Studies have shown that garlic can be used to reduce blood pressure. High doses of garlic has been known to improve blood pressure of those with high blood pressure. One can choose to take the garlic raw or in form of tablets.
Top foods to eat after a workout
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hydrate hydrate hydrate. Water is life and is required to stay hydrated during and after the workout.
Workout
You are what you eat even after a sweaty and pumped up workout session. The right post-exercise food choices can make all the difference between getting stronger and getting tired. Follow these simple tips for what to eat after your workout and see the results. Ensure you eat foods rich in protein and carbohydrates which will help your body restore muscle and glycogen lost during the exercise. Carbohydrates are stored in the body as glycogen which is then used up as energy throughout the day. Working out depletes this stock and more is needed for daily activities. Proteins stimulate muscle growth and enhance muscle recovery. Experts recommend eggs, salmon and tuna as good sources of protein and brown rice, whole
meal bread as healthy carbohydrate choices. Go nuts… literally. Always stock your gym bag with assorted nuts which provide a quick protein and carbohydrate fix. Soy nuts are especially good for building muscle. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Water is life and is required to stay
hydrated during and after the workout. As you exercise, your body tends to lose a lot of water and important nutrients like potassium through sweating. A glass of orange juice will work wonders in replenishing potassium and vitamin C levels. Vitamin C helps to repair tissues. It is recommended you drink as much water as you lose during the workout. Get fruity. Pineapples and bananas are some favorable postworkout fruits to indulge. Pineapples have been proven to heal swellings, sprains and bruises thanks to a natural anti-inflammatory substance called bromelain. Bananas are a source of good carbohydrates and potassium required to build damaged muscles. Next time your taste buds tell you to ‘reward’ your efforts with a fatty burger and a bag of chips after your workout, ignore that craving and focus on that dream body you have always wanted. That is the true reward.
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FASHION
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AT THE MCSK RED CARPET The 3rd edition of the Musical Copyright Society of Kenya went down on Monday, 20th October and the VIPS showed up in style. Here is who XAccess noticed. 1. Mercy Myra can do no wrong in the orange front slit dress. The dress’ unique design hugged her perfectly showing off her petite figure. But be warned Mercy the shoes did not do justice to that dress and the dress and the stockings were unnecessary. 2. Amani looked stunning in the yellow laced Kitenge dress. But her big hair got in the way, she should have held it up so that the dress’ laced top is emphasized more. Further the blue bra, seemed to sag.
3. Wyre kept it simple and elegant in all black. But did he forget to change his belt? 4. Sanaipei Tande has lost some weight recently, so she looked amazing in the brown black dress but there was nothing special about it, in fact, it was rather matronly and aged her. 5. Suzanna Owiyo was beautiful, but she must have missed the memo and confused the MCSK with blankets and wine. 6. Mbuvi kept it trendy in a bold coloured suit but if you are wearing a suit for a red carpet event, make it completely formal do not go for casual formal unless you are Octopizzo.
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Hotgossip
Avril on controversial MCSK awards
Has Kris Jenner photo-shopped her pix to look smoother? For a 58 year-old the mother of six always looks great. But in a photo with chef Gordon Ramsay posted by Kris to Instagram on Monday, the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch looked amazing. Six days earlier chef Gordon had posted the same photo with Kris looking all wrinkly. The photo Kris posted was all smoothed out and bright. It’s amazing how many years Photoshop can take off your face!
Elani enjoy star studded treatment on flight back from South Africa Elani are the hottest music group right now. On Sunday they performed at the Big Brother Hotshots eviction party. On their way back from South Africa, the group got the chance to ride in the new KQ Dreamliner. The group took
selfies with the crew and even got the opportunity to meet the captain. They posted the selfies on their social media page saying “We had so much fun on our flight back home. Humbled to be lucky enough to board the new Dreamliner.”
In a post on Instagram, the singing beauty said that regardless of the faults that artistes think MCSK had, it is the only institution that has been able to bring artistes in Kenya together. The post read in part, “MCSK may be or may have been run badly over the years… the PR stunts may be a bit too transparent and sometimes achieve totally opposite results lol… but here’s the thing, what other institution has ever brought artistes together?”
In the same post Avril also urged artistes to support each other and unite to fight for their industry. “Let’s work so hard and so united that we can actually fight for our industry. If we have our own artistes representing us in different places in Africa and the world lets support them because it’s their success that will make the world look at the Kenyan Music scene differently. All this bickering will take us nowhere. “ Ha! Avril!
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forecast capricorn
WEDNESday, OCTOber 22, 2014
HOROSCOPES
Dec 22 - Jan 19 You will feel much better about yourself if you get things done today, Capricorn. Like a meal that tastes good but isn’t necessarily good for you, you might enjoy this day by being lazy, but you won’t feel so good when night comes and you realize that you haven’t accomplished anything. aquarius Jan 20 - Feb Like a sailboat on the ocean, you’ve been taxed lately by all the turbulence. The pressure on you has been tremendous. Think about pulling your sails to half-mast in order to take a break. You may not be going as quickly as before, but you will find that this is exactly the rest you need in order to complete the voyage. pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Your thinking is apt to be quite clear and rational today, Pisces. This is especially important, since others will be looking for your thoughts and opinions on a certain matter. People will know that they can get a straight and honest answer from you, so don’t disappoint them. Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 By being around negative and flip people, you might inadvertently pick up these habits. Be careful about your associates, Aries, because you will find that others judge you according to the company you keep, especially if you start talking like them. taurus Apr 20 - May 20 You may feel like the world is caving in on you in many ways today, Taurus. It could be that you’ve recently dug your own little cave to crawl into and be safe from the outside world. Realize that the deeper you dig in unstable terrain, the more unsteady the walls. gemini May 21 - Jun 21 Remember that you can only remain in charge as long as the others around you support your personality and leadership abilities, Gemini. Avoid mutiny by taking care of the people in your world instead of simply trying to run their lives. Gain respect with kind words and a sensitive attitude rather than by enforcing harsh rules and regulations that restrict and aggravate.
cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22
There should be no doubt in your mind about which way to proceed, Cancer. Don’t let self-doubt sneak into the picture. Your mind is sensitive and alert, so trust it. Take the lead when you feel confident about a situation. Make sure to eat plenty of protein-rich foods.
leo Jul 23 - Aug 22
Your rock-star attitude may be getting a bit old now, Leo. People aren’t going to continue to listen to your demands for attention. Every person in the world is special, so try not to act as if you’re the only one who is. Help a child assemble a new toy today or help a friend pick out a new shirt.
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virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22
Your ship is finally coming into port after being out in rough seas for so long, Virgo. It’s time to dock the boat for a while. Relax and explore the area. There is nothing wrong with getting off your vessel for a while. You may not even realize how much you’ve missed solid ground until now.
libra Sep 23 - Oct 22
You may still be on something of a high from the last couple weeks. You will definitely be tempted to let the good times continue to roll, Libra. Think about ways you can keep them rolling while still maintaining good judgment.
scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
Communicate from a centered space today, Scorpio. Fortunately, the nature of the day caters to your needs and desires. You shouldn’t have to work too hard to get what you want. Things should come to you naturally. You may wonder why you got stressed out before over what now seem to be small issues.
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Work toward achieving a better unity between you and the people around you, Sagittarius. It could be that certain people in your circle of friends somehow feel alienated in one way or another. Perhaps they don’t feel like they fit in with the rest of the group.
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A Song for Ella Grey
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Claire and Ella have been best friends since they were young. As school years close, they feel closer than ever. But Ella’s overprotective parents are threatening the relationship by banning her from a camping trip to the beach. While at the camp, Claire meets charismatic Orpheus whose voice charms everybody. Claire cannot bear the thought of her best friend missing out so she holds her phone out to Orpheus so Ella could listen to his enchanting music. From then on, Ella and Orpheus fall in love. They cannot explain how it happened; all they know is that they are in love. Their love story has a tragic ending. And only Claire is left to tell the tale.
Govt must show commitment in drugs war The Government must work harder to eliminate rogue police officers linked to drug trafficking using public resources (Police using Govt cars to traffic drugs: Mututho, October 21, 2014). It is unfortunate to learn that security agents are using cars
meant to protect the public to perpetuate crime. Without powerful intervention from top Government organs, Kenya will not win the war against drug. Junior officers cannot engage in ferrying the drugs without orders from their bosses.
A comprehensive probe must be mounted to ascertain whether claims by the Nacada chairman that rogue officials should be arrested in order to save the youth from shackles of drugs. The revelation explains why past interventions have made little
success because of opposition form law enforcers who fight drugs on the lips but perpetuate the vice at heart. The Government cannot claim to be working to improve the lives of the youth while one of its feet is burying the generation in drugs
and alcohol. If things continue in this direction, the Kenya we aspire to have will soon sink in drugs and other banned substances. The President, Inspector General of Police and investigating departments must lead this war.
WEDNESday, OCTOber 22, 2014
WEDNesday, OCTOBER 22, 2014
Sport
Ref calls for action against soccer thugs Referee Davies Omweno says stern punishment is urgently required to curb hooliganism in Kenyan football. His remarks follow injuries he and assistant referee Stephen Oduor sustained after a section of AFC Leopards hooligans attacked them in Monday’s Gotv Shield cup tie at City Stadium. Omweno says hooliganism must be condemned at all costs.
“It seems as though we are socialising violence as a way of the Kenyan football. Nobody is safe; fans, footballers, young kids in stadia referees. Something needs to be done soon,” said an angry Omweno. The official and his assistant suffered injuries when the thugs attacked them. Oduor sustained severe injuries in the head after he was hit with objects and blows by the hooligans.
“How do you put it when hooligans beat officials and players before venting fury on opposition players and SuperSport’s buses with stones? Such few individuals should be brought to judgement,” he said. Police fired live bullets into the air to disperse the violent mobs and allow both teams, journalists, broadcast rights holders and the SuperSport crew to escape the chaotic scene.
TAME THE THUGS: Kenya Premier League soccer referee Davies Omweno has called for drastic action against stadium hooliganism following riots that erupted during a KPL tie between AFC Leopards and Sofapaka.
Mcllroy, agent fail to strike fees deal Golfer Rory McIlroy and fhia ormer agent have failed to reach agreement in a legal row over fees. The world’s number one golfer is suing his former agent and two other companies, Gurteen Limited and Canovan Management Services in a multi-million shilling fees dispute. The Commercial Court in Dublin heard efforts to resolve the dispute through mediation was unsuccessful. The mediation failure means the case will go to full hearing next year. The golfer claims a representation agreement he signed almost three years ago is invalid and unenforceable on a number of grounds. He said he signed it when he was just 22,
inexperienced and did not have independent legal advice. The companies deny the claims and are counter-claiming for more than 2 million euro (Sh227 million) they allege is outstanding under the agreement. They are also claiming damages for an alleged breach of the December 2011 agreement and a later agreement in March 2013. Earlier this month, Commercial Court judge Mr Justice Brian McGovern had suggested that both parties try to mediate the dispute. But a statement on Monday from McIlroy confirmed that “the court-directed mediation process failed over the weekend to resolve the issue.”
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SPORT
WEDNESday, OCTOber 22, 2014
We can win GOtv Shield – Rangers’ keeper Otieno
WE CAN GET IT: Posta Rangers keeper Ian Otieno. He is confident his side will beat Sofapaka to lift this year’s Gotv Shield title.
Posta Rangers keeper Ian Otieno is buoyant his side will beat Sofapaka to lift this year’s Gotv Shield title. This follows the National Super league side’s advance to the finals after winning in dramatic penalty shootout against West Sugar Kenya in which they won 10-9 at City Stadium on Monday. Otieno was the day’s hero, saving three spot kicks and scoring twice to send his side through to their first ever cup final after the teams had settled for a barren draw in regulation time. “Adrenaline was ripe, it needed a lot of composure to make it to the finals. I am sure our players can handle anything,” said the Keeper.
West Kenya had been the better team especially in the first half but they squandered numerous chances in front of the goal post. Rangers returned stronger in the second half, but they were unable to bring forth goals. The keeper says experienced players like former Kenya international Passcal Ochieng’ and Dennis Mukaisi, Joseph Mbugi, and Joseph Nyaga are helping the team move the right direction. “Sofapaka is a great side who play really well. We shall take that opportunity to showcase our game and hopefully win the shield,” he concluded.
India suspend Di Maria to be fit for Chelsea future tours to the Caribbean Manchester United are confident that Angel Di Maria will be fit for Sunday’s clash with Chelsea despite suffering a dead leg against West
India have suspended all future tours to the Caribbean following the West Indies’ decision to withdraw from their visit to India last week. The Windies left India after Saturday’s fourth one-day match because of a pay dispute between the board and players. India were scheduled to tour the Caribbean in February and March 2016. However, a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said all tours between the two regions “stand suspended”. The BCCI also confirmed it and said it would take legal action against the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). India will now play a five-match
one-day international series against Sri Lanka, starting 2nd November. On Saturday, Clive Lloyd, the West Indies chief selector and former captain, has appologized for the national team’s abrupt withdrawal from their tour. “I apologise for the team leaving. Some guys decided to stop this tour and I think it is a mistake,” Lloyd said, adding that he hopes relations between the two crickets boards would not suffer. The West Indies abandoned the tour after the fourth one-day international in Dharamsala on Friday, with one more ODI, a 20 and three Test matches remaining – losing 17 days of cricket.
Brom. Di Maria will undergo a scan at United’s training complex as a precaution but the former Real
RUTHLESS RED ANGEL:Di Maria also believes that he can be a success in the physically demanding Premier League
Madrid star is expected to be fit for the showdown with Jose Mourinho’s table-toppers at Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has been in outstanding form since his Sh8.72billion switch from the Santiago Bernabeu and recorded his fourth assist in six games by creating Marouane Fellaini’s first goal for the club in Monday night’s 2-2 draw at the Hawthorns. Despite his own scintillating performances, United already trail Chelsea by 10 points and have won just three of their first eight league matches under new manager, Louis van Gaal. After the Red Devils were rescued by a last-minute Daley Blind equaliser on Monday night, his fellow Dutchman admitted that his start at the helm has been less than impressive. Of United’s points tally so far, Van Gaal told the media: “It’s not too good. When we see the games, normally we are the better team. When you have 12 points out of eight games, in my opinion eight points is too few.”
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WEDNESday, OCTOber 22, 2014
Kimetto eyes IAAF World Athlete of the Year crown
fingers crossed: World marathon record holder Dennis Kimetto is hoping to bag the biggest individual IAAF Award.
World marathon record holder Dennis Kimetto says he is eyeing the 2014 IAAF World Athlete of the Year Award after making the cut into the final list of three men set to battle it out for the top honours. Kimetto, who set a new mark of 2:02:57 in the Berlin Marathon two weeks ago, will square it out with high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and French pole-vaulter Renaud Lavillenie. “The list was huge, now I have to keep my fingers crossed praying to be the recipient of the biggest individual award,” he said. With little more than a month to go until the Athletics Gala, the finalists
were selected after a two-week-long poll of the world athletics family. The Council of the International Athletics Foundation will select the male and female winners, with the announcement taking place live on stage during the 2014 World Athletics Gala in Monaco on Friday 21 November 2014. No Kenyan woman had made it to the provisional list announced two weeks ago. Ethiopian 3,000m star Genzebe Dibaba will fly the region’s flag after she was short-listed in the final three that include Valerie Adams of New Zealand and Dutchwoman Dafne Schippers.
Russian tennis boss pilloried for calling Williams sisters ‘brothers’ Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpischev has publicly apologised for the slur against the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus (pictured). The International Tennis Federation came under fire from Martina Navratilova on Monday for failing to act after Tarpischev described the Williams’ as ‘brothers’. The Womens’ Tennis Association reacted swiftly to Tarpischev’s remarks by banning him for a year and imposed a Sh2.23million fine. But Navratilova insisted ITF’s
silence was ‘deafening’. The 59-time Grand Slam champion said: “This kind of bullying comment cannot be tolerated from anyone, but particularly from a high-up official in the tennis world.” But ITF president Francesco Ricci Bitti says such comments will not be tolerated. Ricci Bitti believes Tarpischev’s apology and the WTA’s actions are sufficient punishment. Bitti said: “The ITF was disappointed when it learned that Shamil Tarpischev, longtime President of Russian Tennis
Federation, made derogatory remarks on the gender of Serena and Venus Williams. “What Mr Tarpischev said was wholly unacceptable to the ITF and, when we learned of the issue, we encouraged him to apologise immediately. Tarpischev has taken an important step by sending apology to ITF, WTA and the Williams sisters. “Although Tarpischev assured us his comment was meant as a joke, we made it clear to him what he said is inappropriate in any context.”
QPR midfielder fires back at Redknapp over weight rant After Harry Redknapp’s scathing rant about Adel Taarabt being ‘three stone overweight’, the QPR midfielder hit back by saying the 67-year-old boss “never takes a (training) session.”| “My heaviest at Milan was 86kg, my lightest 84kg — now I’m 85kg,” he said. That’s minor compared with some of the bigger boys. Adebayo Akinfenwa - At 5ft 11in, Akinfenwa - aptly nicknamed ‘The Beast’ - weighs more than 16 stone and can benchpress 180kg, close to double his body weight. Jon Parkin - The Forest Green Rovers striker has scored six goals in 17 games for the Conference outfit, despite piling on pounds. Ronaldo, the former Brazilian footballer,
had an illustrious career with the likes of AC Milan, Real Madrid, Inter and Barcelona, but let himself go in the latter years. Neville Southall - The former Everton keeper was ridiculed for his big size throughout his career that took him to 15 clubs. Jan Molby - The ex-Liverpool defender was taunted by rival supporters for being overweight, not that he let it bother him. He starred in the 1986 FA Cup final win against Everton. Neil Shipperley - The former Crystal Palace frontman was always a big lad but ballooned towards the end of his career before becoming a black cab driver. Adriano - the chunky ex-Inter Milan, Parma and Roma attacker lost his way and started putting on excessive weight.
Liverpool alert as mighty Real Madrid come calling Liverpool will expect noisy fans to recreate the special Anfield atmosphere that has helped them become kings of Europe five times before when they take on Champions League winners Real Madrid on tonight. Brendan Rodgers’s team, third in Group B with three points from two matches, have not yet shown the swagger that swept them to second place in the Premier League last season. They even laboured to a 3-2 win at bottom club Queens Park Rangers on Sunday. But they have won all three
previous games against Real in Europe’s elite competition and Rodgers is confident his players will give the 10-time champions a run for their money in front of a typically raucous home crowd. “Real are playing as well as they have played for the last five to 10 years,” he said. “What’s great for us is that we’re playing at home. We have a great crowd and this is a team that can rise to the level. “Real Madrid are an exceptionally good side but we’ll be ready.” Liverpool’s shortcomings
were all too evident against QPR. And with striker Daniel Sturridge missing with a calf injury and Mario Balotelli short of confidence, breaking down Carlo Ancelotti’s side could be a problem. Real have no such issues upfront. With Cristiano Ronaldo bagging 15 goals in eight La Liga matches, Rodgers is aware of the challenges facing Liverpool. Ancelotti’s men have hit form in La Liga with five straight victories, but will be without forward Gareth Bale, who has a buttock muscle strain.
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wednsday, october 22, 2014
Blues, Bayern roll as City draw We do not use steroids - KRU Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has called on the government to come out clean after claiming that rugby players are using Illegal food supplements. In a statement, KRU boss Mwangi Muthee said his organisation was shocked to find press reports even claiming that it’s illegal to use nutritional supplements, sayingb that seven players, who play up to nine months in a year around the world, are tested by standards set by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) and the International Rugby Board [IRB] and none had tested positive since. Muthee, claimed there was no WADA approved Anti-Doping Agency in Kenya and the Government Anti-Doping Taskforce had “cobbled together fallacious information from familiar players of local sports politics wishing to score points for their own agenda.”
JOB DONE: Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben (Left) celebrates a goal with team mates. They beat Roma 7-1.
Arjen Robben was in inspired form, as Bayern Munich thrashed Roma 7-1 in Italy on Tuesday night. The flying Dutch winger scored twice and has an all-round impressive game, as Pep Guardiola’s men stormed to the top of their group with maximum points. Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller, Mario Gotze, Franck Ribery and Xherdan
Shaqiri were the other scorers on the night, as the Bundesliga champions eased past their hosts. In the other Group E match, Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with CSKA Moscow. In London, Eden Hazard bagged a brace, as Chelsea crushed Maribor 6-0 at the Stamford Bridge. Lionel Messi and Neymar were on the score sheet, as
Barcelona defeated Ajax 3-1. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored a stoppage time penalty, to ensure Schalke beat Sporting Lisbon 4-3. Shaktar Donestk hammered BATE Borisov 7-0, while FC Porto won 2-1 at home against Athletic Bilbao. City manager Manuel Pellegrini is adamant that his side can still progress from their
Champions’ League group. The result leaves Pellegrini’s side still without a win from their opening three games in Group E. “We have nine points left to play for, of course we can still qualify,” Pellegrini said. After we’ve played for those nine points, we’ll see how many we have.” City are third after three games with their
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remaining matches at home to CSKA Moscow and Bayern Munich before a trip to Roma. “Football is 95 minutes, it’s not just the first half,” Pellegrini added. “We played very well in the first half, we scored two goals and had many more clear chances to score. “CSKA are a good team and if you give them space, they can be very dangerous.”