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Police body to repeat enrollment of recruits fare theE well emily ‘Chep-cricket’

The hiring of about 10, 000 police officers will be conducted afresh after the High Court today nullified results of the exercise that was done in July.

The court ordered the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) to repeat the exercise.

Justice Isaac Lenaola ruled that the recruitment was not done in accordance with the constitution and was marred by “lots of bribery.”

“The recruitment exercise carried out on 14, July was inconsistent and in contravention of the constitution. Therefore nullify the entire recruitment exercise and order a repeat throughout the country,” Justice Lenaola ruled.

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united in pain: Governor Isaac Ruto and the immediate family members in a sombre mood during the requiem mass for Emily Chepng’etich Ruto (Chep-cricket) held today at the Nairobi Central Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. Story and more pictures p2

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The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) moved court in August seeking the nullification of the recruitment results.

The civilian police body through chairman Macharia Njeru said the exercise was marred by corruption.

He said their conclusions were based on reports the authority

received from observers and complaints from the public.

“It was marred by maleficent irregularities, was conducted in a manner that was not in compliance with the Constitution and led to great hue and cry from members of the public and aggrieved participants,” Njeru said.

A total of 10,000 recruits were to join the service before the court

stopped NPSC from admitting the freshers for training pending the determination of the case.

The recruitment caused a major uproar as the Ethics and AntiCorruption Commission and MPs called for a repeat of the exercise, saying it was marred by malpractices.

NPSC formed a team to investigate the claims which led to the

cancellation of results from 36 centres across the country from which it said the process was unfairly done.

But Justice Lenaola suspended the planned repeat hiring in the centres after 199 people whose recruitment were affected filed a suit challenging the orders.

The court move means the taxpayer will spend another Sh90 million

for the recruitment including allowances given to senior officers who will conduct the exercise in 289 centres across the country.

NPSC chairman has proposed that future recruitment of officers be carried out over three days instead of the current one to avoid scenes like the ones experienced during the July enrollment.

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Mourners salute Emily Ruto in requiem mass A sombre mood reigned at the Nairobi Central Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church where a memorial service for fallen Kenya cricket national team player Emily Chepng’etich Ruto (Chep-cricket) was held today.

Ms Ruto, the daughter of Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto, was until her death an electrical engineer with the Geothermal Development Company in Nakuru.

She took over as captain of the Kenya cricket team in 2008 and played for the country in the 2010 and 2012 World Cup qualifiers. Emmy toured Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa and was a cricket goodwill ambassador for Kenya.

She was diagnosed with Leukemia on October 16,2014 before succumbing on October 24, 2014 at Nairobi’s Aga

Khan Hospital. Speaker after speaker gave tribute to Emily, who was the life of her team. Teammates described her as a kind, humble and caring skipper.

She was the first woman to play cricket for the oldest cricket club in the country, the Kenya Kongonis, that was set up in 1927.

Club Chairman Phil Toye said: “Emily was a much-admired and cherished young lady and was adored by club members. She represented all of the values important to us – respect for the game, the club, the team, opposition and umpires. Her charming nature and beaming smile touched us all.”

In her honour, the family, with the help of MD Anderson Cancer Centre of Texas, US, will set up a cancer and diagnostic treatment centre in Bomet County.

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1. Bomet Governor Isaac and Mrs Ruto.

2. Mourners stand by the Ruto family members.

3. The Kenyan cricket fraternity pay their last respect.

4.Emily’s former teamates raise their bats as a sign of respect.

5. Kongonis members Marshall, Henderson and Rudd in Club blazers sit behind national captain Rakep Patel and former captain Collins Obuya.

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Get out of Daadab, Lenku tells refugees

Legalizing drugs is not such a bad idea, says WHO Legalizing drugs could have little effect on the number of people abusing illegal substances and could even end up saving countless lives, a highly controversial report has said.

As a proposal by the UK’s department of Home Affairs to decriminalize the use of drugs sparks debate, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged East African nations to do the same.

Decriminalizing drugs denotes a legal situation in which drugs remain illegal but possession of small quantities is no longer referred to as a criminal offence. The Organization argues that decriminalising

drugs, including Class ‘A’ substances like heroin and cocaine, could have some benefits in the criminal justice system.

For instance, if small quantities of the drug are made easily accessible, cartels and smugglers will no longer run rampant in the country.

WHO’s suggested guidelines also state that people should have access to naloxone, a medicine designed to reverse drug overdoses from substances that contain opium.

Opium is a substance that is processed chemically to produce heroin and other illegal drugs or for medicinal use.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Lenku on Friday told Somali refugees at the Daadab camp to begin returning to their country.

He said resources have been depleted at the camp and the refugees should ease the burden on locals.

He said the Government will soon repatriate them.

He was speaking at the camp on Friday when he accompanied UN boss Ban Ki Moon on a visit.

Counties to get up to 80 percent of roads mandate The Cabinet will meet next week to agree on a formula of classifying roads to be run by national and county governments. Deputy President William Ruto, who announced the move, said a resolution has been reached to devolve 80 per cent of resources for roads construction to county governments. Out of the 160,000 kilometres of roads the government plans to tarmac across the country, county authorities will tarmac 120,000 km, while national government will manage the remaining 40,000 km. “Even as we wait for legislation, we have asked the Ministry of Transport to identify the 40,000 km of road by name and all the 160,000km of road by name, and the Transition Authority

surfaced after the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure sought control of majority of roads in upper classes (ABC), leaving counties on the lower end (DEF and others).

Governors led by Council of Governors Vice Chairman Salim Mvurya said the

classification of roads should be resolved and hinted that governors were discussing process of determining pending issues. Part of the meeting’s agenda is to develop a borrowing framework to allow counties improve on the facilities.

Zambian president Michael Sata, who died on Tuesday night at a London Hospital, will be buried on November 11.

Cabinet Secretary Rolanda Msiska said on Friday Sata’s body is expected in capital Lusaka tomorrow and remain at Mulungushi International Conference Centre where the public will view it and pay last respects.

Aid workers complain about Ebola restrictions

IN CHARGE: President Uhuru Kenyatta poses with his cabinet secretaries. The Cabinet will meet next week to agree on a formula of classifying roads to be run by national and county governments.

should be able to gazette these roads by name for the national and county governments,” he told an Inter-governmental and Economic Council meeting on Wednesday.

Differences have characterised attempts to control the roads sector. The differences

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Medical charity Doctors Without Borders has warned that some mandatory US Ebola quarantine measures are having a “chilling effect” on its work. The group says it may shorten some assignments to West Africa as a result of recent state restrictions.

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Raila looks on as ODM youth beat up Magerer:A group of Nairobi MCAs yesterday stormed an ODM Parliamentary Group meeting at Orange House, roughed up and ejected the party’s ececutive secretary Magerer Langat.Parry leader Raila odinga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka looked on in misbelief. The MCAs, who who seemed upset but well organised pounced on Magerer soon after the meeting began...

ODM official kicked out Raila meeting: Differenced over the use of political party funds and a push by youthful MPs for a stake in the ODM leadership yesterday led to the assault against the party’s Executive Director, Mr Magerer Lang’at.Three people attacked the official, whom they ejected from the Cord Parliamentary Group meeting in full view of the coalition leadership. The incident is bound to fissures that have been simmering since the party’s abortive polls...

How Raila team, governors sweetened referendum pie: In a bid to dcourt mass support, movers of the twin parallel referendum push have drafted Bills that incoporate issues deliberately meant to either bait or appease key constituencies among the voting blocks. The centrepiece for the governors’ and Coalition for Reforms and Democracy’s proposed referendums is scaling up allocation to counties...

Drama as MCAs eject Magerer from meeting: An ugly scene marred a Cord Parliamentary group meeting attended by Opposition leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka, when a group of Nairobi MCAs roughed up ODM Executive Director Magerer Langat and ejected him from the venue. Raila who chaired the meeting and Kalonzo, his coprincipal, watched in disbelief...

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Burkina president vows to rule for another year Embattled Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore has vowed to hang on to power for another year.

Compaore says he will be in office awaiting the formation of a transitional government following violent demonstrations in which protesters and opposition are demanding for his resignation after 27 years at the helm.

Unrest has gripped the poor West African nation following a controversial attempt by Compaore to extend his reign through an amendment in parliament.

But protesters on Thursday stormed parliament as MPs were preparing to vote on the amendment and set the building on fire.

Ugly protests followed in, forcing the government to

Domecracy protests: Burkinabe protesters watch as parliament goes up in smoke after they set it ablaze. above, inset, president Blaise compaore.

scrap the vote before the government and parliament were dissolved.

Army chief General Honore Traore later said a “transitional body would be put in place in consultation with all parties”. He said a dusk-to-dawn curfew will be

imposed to protect lives and restore order.

“A return to the constitutional order is expected in no more than 12 months,” he said.

In a communique earlier read to the nation on radio, Compaore announced

emergency measures and called for the military to implement the orders.

But in the latest communique, Compaore said he would hand over power once the transitional government completes its 12-month term. He said he

was lifting a “state of siege” he had declared earlier.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Envoy for West Africa, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, was scheduled to fly to the country today to try and ease the crisis, the organisation said.

Compaore said he was ready to open dialogue to set terms for a transitional government he would lead until the next presidential election.

His continued stay at the helm would be legal since his term ends in November next year. But opposition leaders and protesters have demanded that he steps down.

Compaore, who has been in office since taking power in a bloody coup in 1987, appealed via Twitter for a return to calm. His re-election plan triggered demonstrations in capital, Ouagadougou, and later to Bobo-Dioulasso, the second largest city.

Main opposition leader Zephirin Diabre had told a local radio station the state of emergency was unacceptable.

“We are calling on the people to show that they are against it,” he was quoted as saying.

“The resignation of President Blaise Compaore is the only thing that can bring peace to the country.”

At least one person is feared to have been killed in the violence.

Doctors appeal for early cancer tests and diagnoses Doctors are now appealing for more awareness on cancer saying more than 70 percent of the disease’s infections are diagnosed when it’s already too late.

Kenya Medical Association chairman Elly Nyaim yesterday said between 70 and 80 percent of the cancer cases in Kenya are diagnosed in later stages when little can be done to save the lives.

“This trend needs to be reversed. This can only happen when we debunk the myths and silence around cancer by spreading awareness so that people can live longer, healthier lives,” he said.

He was speaking while launching a fivemonth campaign dubbed ‘Children for

Children Cancer Campaign’ aimed at promoting public awareness on the disease.

He said 25 percent of new cancer cases reported in Kenya annually are affecting children according to their statistics.

“Cancer is another silent killer in the country today. It is reported to be the third highest cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular diseases in our country,” he stated.

The campaign is geared towards involving children in activities that will raise funds towards the treatment and support for children affected by the disease, which is responsible for over 22,000 deaths in Kenya annually.

Lamu curfew extension remains in force - Kimaiyo The one month curfew extension in Lamu County will remain in force until security threats are over, Inspector general of Police David Kimaiyo said yesterday.

Mr. Kimaiyo ignored mounting pressure from lamu residents and religious leaders alongside the law society of Kenya which have all been pushing to have the dusk to dawn curfew, now extended for the third consecutive month, lifted.

Residents have been

demonstrating for the last two days protesting the latest extension that runs to November 23.

But while speaking in Malindi, Kimaiyo said his orders were based on intelligence reports that indicate that there are still security threats in the county.

“Once we have been guaranteed that the threat is no more, definitely there is no cause for us to continue having the curfew,” he said.

He told the residents,

particularly fishermen to make arrangements with the security committee in order to continue with their economic activities at night.

“It will be lifted depending on the security on the ground,” he said.

Kimaiyo also held a meeting with senior police officers from Lamu that had been hit by a series of attacks since mid-June which had fuelled divisions in the coast region blamed on land disputes, ethnic tensions and radicalisation.

Stable transport facilities key to growth, says Uhuru Kenya requires more durable transport facilities for health and environment sectors to reduce the impact of weather changes.

Addressing the launch ceremony of the Africa Sustainable Transport Forum (ASTF) Ministerial Conference, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Africa needs solutions to local problems, especially in the transport sector.

He said there is need for sustainable transport facilities to enhance trade and investment.

“This conference comes at a time when Africa is at a critical stage in implementing Development

Agenda 2063. Agenda 2063 identifies infrastructure transport and interconnectedness as key drivers and enablers to our social and economic development,” he said.

He asked Kenyans and key stakeholders to be involved in the transformative agenda and ensure the action plan is relevant and practical.

“To realise Africa’s developmental aspirations, we need the active engagement of all stakeholders, including governments, private sector, academia, research institutions, financial institutions and the civil society at large,” President Kenyatta said.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon told participants many African countries suffer huge transport costs due to poor facilities. He said Africa should implement a transport strategy that avoids negative social and economic impact of long-term transport sector.

“I congratulate African Governments for taking the initiative to formulate a sustainable transport strategy. Your commitment to develop and maintain reliable, modern, sustainable and affordable infrastructure in both rural and urban areas is in line with the emerging African Agenda 2063,” said Ki-Moon.

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Nottingham to open Sh357m gaming unit A Sh357.2 million project has been launched by Nottingham city in England that will open the world’s first cultural centre for gaming.

The National Videogame Arcade will be opened in March next year. The launch has been done in partnership with videogame organisation, GameCity, which hosts the annual gaming festival in Nottingham.

The arcade will be set in a building that has more than four floors and will feature quarterly interactive videogame exhibitions. A permanent exhibition of treasures from the National Videogame Archive and

an educational centre, where students can build and play games will also be included.

NVA will become a research hub for videogame culture lure gaming companies, from web-based games to console, app and virtual reality versions, into the city.

Investments are due from across the world, which will put the city on the cutting edge for the development of new digital interactive works.

The project has been funded by Nottingham City Council, Nottingham Trent University and the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies.

citywallet Kenyans spend Sh1.2b a month on cooking gas Kenyans have spent about Sh1.2 billion a month on cooking gas since the start of the year. Research by the Africa Biogas Partnership Programme shows that each household that uses gas, also known as Liquid Petroleum Gas or LPG, spends about Sh37,000 annually.

HIGH-LEVEL FORUM: President Kenyatta and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon (third right) at the official launch of the Africa Sustainable Transport Forum (ASTF) Ministerial Conference at UN Gigiri Complex, in Nairobi, on Thursday.

The price of the commodity, which is becoming increasingly popular among middle class Kenyans, has jumped by almost Sh500 in the past two years, data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) show.

globewatch Telcom firm sued for slashing data speeds

Consumers pay about Sh3,100 for a 13-kg cylinder of the fuel, up from about Sh2,600 in 2012. Though prices have been favourable in the past few months, Kenyans consume less LPG as they cut costs by using cheaper cooking equipment.

saying they informed customers of the move in a press release and posters.

AT&T is not the first firm to face such charges. Data provider Verizon was also accused by FCC for inequality of data speeds among customers.

The trend made the Federal Trade

Many eateries in Nairobi and a number of households use sawdust in energy conserving cooking stoves (jikos) to save money.

The use of briquettes, which are more affordable substitutes for charcoal, is also becoming popular.

The US government on Tuesday said it will sue AT&T, a telecommunications company, for slowing speeds for customers who had subscribed to ‘unlimited’ data plans.

Federal Trade Commission said data dropped up to 90 per cent drop once a consumer reached set limit.

The commission said the conduct of AT&T aimed at retaining long-term customers by offering the unlimited plans, which was only fast for specific consumers.

FTC Chairperson Edith Ramirez told reporters the deal also exposed customers to risk of repercussions if they opted out of the contract.

“They stopped providing the service that customers understood they had purchased when they entered into their contract. Customers would be subject to early termination charges if they wanted to get out of contract,s” Ramirez said.

But the company has denied the claims,

Commission intervene over violation of contracts by companies without notice.

The move by the Government will shield dissatisfied customers, who could have withdrawn from the contact, from being charged contractual withdrawing fees.

Charcoal is a main source of cooking fuel in Kenya and more than half the population rely on it to prepare meals.

ABPP data shows that households on average spend about Sh1,000 a month on charcoal for cooking.And as more homes adopt cheaper sources of fuel, such as sawdust and briquettes, use of LPG has dropped.

crisis after crisis: AT&T, which was hit with a data breach suit in August, will be sued by the US government for slowing speeds for customers who had subscribed to ‘unlimited’ data plans.

Since the start of the year, Kenyans have consumed about 5,000 tonnes of LPG a month, down from 8,000 last year, sources from KNBS reveal.

This is a sign that LPG may be a primary source of cooking fuel in some homes, but many are using other sources to bring down monthly expenses.

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Buy and rent houses online, Kenyans urged FRIday, OCtober 31, 2014

Kenyans have been encouraged to tap into the internet’s unlimited capabilities to help them solve their house hunting woes.

Speaking during the first anniversary of Lamudi, an online property portal, Lamudi Kenya Managing Director, Dan Karua said people should not be afraid of searching for houses online as this practice is normal in most developed countries. He however cautioned people to ensure they

log onto credible websites for their own safety to avoid fraudulent agents.

“House-hunters in developing countries should not be overlooked. As the internet becomes widespread, they are seeking out the same services that are already commonplace in more established markets.

Lamudi is innovative because we tackle markets that other property portals have so far ignored,” said

Karua.

The anniversary saw three companies in the real estate sector awarded for their good customer service, regular updates of their accounts on the Lamudi’s website, consistent paying of client dues among others.

Kenya Financial & Property Consulting Limited won the best medium estate agency 2014, Simkar Enterprises won the best large agency 2014 while Optiven

Limited won the best estate developer.

Lamudi’s East and Southern Africa CEO, Aneesa Arshad congratulated the winners as she handed them their prizes.

“Congratulations to all the winners. You all deserved the awards but this should not make you get comfortable and stop working hard as we have great plans for the future,” said Arshad.

businesswise Most young entrepreneurs are ignorant and unlikely to succeed Ignorance is costly. A recent study reveals that many young entrepreneurs are ignorant and unlikely to succeed in the field of self-made businesses.

While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) provide more than 80 per cent of the jobs in the country, new and emerging entrepreneurs are not as intelligent as what previous research has suggested.

Peter Sadaka, a researcher at the Kenya Institute of Management says that young people have the drive, but lack the knowledge and resources to ensure their success.

In fact, numbers from the Kenya College of Accountancy state that three out of five businesses are set to fail within the first few months of operation.

He notes that there are no proper policies in place and documented information for those who want to venture into these SMEs or want to find more information about them.

As such, Sadaka suggests that entrepreneurship and SMEs need to be approached and given the seriousness they deserve because they are part and parcel of employment, while being great contributors to the economic vibrancy as well.

WINNING TEAM: Kwachua Ploti na Lamudi promotion winner Francis Musyoki Mweu, was awarded his 8th of an acre piece of land at Enape Ridge on Saturday.

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Chama cuts costs by helping members plough their farms Members of savings group, popularly known as a chama, in Western Kenya are working together to cut their labour costs by up to 40 per cent.

By sharing their skills and resources, they assist each other in the entire food production process from land preparation to harvesting.

“We are a group of 10 members.

We came up with a schedule of how we are going to plough each other’s farms,” says Salome Aluvale, an official from the Nguvu Women’s Group, a savings group in Shinyalu, Western Kenya.

Nguvu, like many other chamas, started purely as savings group where members would contribute money weekly, take loans and engage in investments.

Today, the group members help each other by ploughing two or three farms in a week, depending on the size.

Most of the members of Nguvu Women’s Group have about an acre of land.

Aluvale says that the women

usually start the work as early as 6 o’clock in the morning.

The group resorted to the practice after seeing members incur huge expenses during farm preparation, where some would take loans of up to Sh10,000 from the group to

prepare their land.

“We discussed the matter and came up with the idea of ploughing each other’s land,” recalls Aluvale.

In the area, it costs Sh350 to hire one person to plough land. Four people plough an acre of land in at

HARD GRIND: A farmer tending to her crops.

least two days.

Alternatively, it costs one Sh10,000 to hire a yoke of three oxen to plough an acre of land. The cost rises further if one uses a tractor.

Aluvale says that their aim is to buy a tractor.

bizbriefs Taxing world’s richest can educate every child on the globe A small tax on world’s billionaires would raise enough money to provide a decent education to every child in the world and slow the rise in inequality, a report published mid this week has said.

The study was carried out

by Oxfam, an international organization that aims to find solutions to poverty and injustice around the world.

Reuters, referring to the report, states that taxing billionaires 1.5 per cent of their wealth could raise $74 billion (Sh6.6 trillion) a year.

This would be enough to get every child in the world into school and deliver health services in the world’s poorest countries.The report notes that the number of billionaires across the globe has doubled in recent years to 1,645 in 2014 from 793 in 2009.

In fact, the world’s richest 85 people are worth as much as the poorest half of the global population, Reuters has said.

These billionaires saw their collective wealth increase by $668 million (Sh59.5 billion) a day over the last year.

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celebchat Benard Ng’ang’a, also known as Ng’ang’alito,

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captured the hearts of Kenyans when he was on Tusker Project Fame. Now the artiste

Age: 28 Hit Songs: Nisamehe, Nowe

is back with an album for his fans. He spoke to XAccess.

What have you been up to?

I have been up to so many things; doing shows here and there. It is just that people do not get to see me on TV but I am back now.

You have a new album that is out, tell us about it?

The album is called Songa Karibu and has a mix of Zouk and RnB sounds.

My album is in Kiswahili, English and of course Kikuyu and can be listened to by anybody young and old alike, it does not have a PG 18 stamp on it. The songs in it make people dance and feel good.

Why release an album now?

People had been telling me they want to see my work. I sat down and decided to do something.

I have done a few shows here and there but I guess people wanted to see my music on TV and hear it on radio.

What was the inspiration behind your new album?

I like African music so it played a huge role in this album.

When you do something you love you get inspired and

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Ng’ang’alito also being in the studio just makes you want to do music.

The title song, Songa Karibu was inspired by, you know when you have somebody you care about and they are far away? You invite them to come closer. Also I wanted to do a song for my mum and a song inspired by my fans.

Who do you look up to in

the industry?

I look up to Eric Wainaina.

He is a great musician and I remember how I used to listen to his songs back then and I still do.

What happened to your comedy career?

It just fizzled out and I moved on to other things. I do not think I am too much of a

comedian. I have not paid too much attention to comedy but if I get a chance to act maybe I can try that. But now I am just concentrating on my music.

Which artistes have you collaborated with or would you like to work with?

I have done two songs with Shamil and a song which

UGANDA REJECTS THEIR MISS UGANDA Leah Kalanguka, Miss Uganda, would not be widely known as she is now if her kin on social media had not trolled her. But she finds her haters “shallow-headed if their definition of beauty by physical glamour”. Besides, she adds that they will stop bickering once they run out of breath.

Kalanguka has been under fire since the day she was crowned with some people describing her as unattractive and undeserving of the title.

features both Shamil and Nazizi.

They are not yet out but they will be soon. I also collaborated with Amileena on Nisamehe last year.

I would love to work with Wyre I think he is a great musician and Harry Kimani.

I have been in talks with Harry Kimani so God willing

something will come out of it.

What is next for you?

I have done a few shows in Kenya here and there but our country is big I would like to travel and perform more.

I am targeting to travel the whole of East Africa performing and eventually take on the world. I am taking every step as it comes.

APPLE CEO IS GAY AND PROUD Celebrities coming out of the closet has been a trend lately but we must admit Tim Cook took many by surprise. The Apple mogul took to media and publicly declared he is gay and proud.

Cook , a champion for LGBT rights startled many when he published this in a Bloomberg Businessweek column saying his sexuality is one of the greatest gifts God has bestowed on him. That was a global shocker.

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Shoppinggist

Become at one with

Galleria Mall

The Galleria is one of the latest shopping malls in Nairobi. Opening its gates in 2010, the mall is located on Langata road and serves the Karen and Langata community. Its warm color scheme, which reflects the African sunset and Kenyan red soil is all too inviting and provides the perfect ambience for shopping.

Parking is usually an issue in most malls but not at the Galleria. Who can complain with a choice of about 550 secure parking bays at their disposal?

If you decide to go designer on your wardrobe, Galleria is the place to shop. With a wide choice of stores to suit your official, smart casual, sportswear and lingerie needs, Galleria has it all under one roof. You will find brands like J Renee, Beauty Feel, Maggy London, Rioni, Sapph and our very own Vivo to meet all tastes and preferences.

Trendy men can shop at Amario Collections for quality suits, trousers and jackets and Burlington Wear House to meet their smart casual needs.

Ladies love unique clothing.

They do not like to step out

of their homes only to spot another lady with a similar piece of clothing as theirs.

It is just unbearable. Well step into Opulence by Marcy and Steps stores at the mall and have your quest for uniqueness met.

Teens are well taken care of with a Converse store, Mr.Price and Woolworth’s stores which also stock adult clothes.

They say if you want to hide something from an African, put it in a book. This sorry state of affairs might soon not be the reality in Nairobi.

The Galleria brags two stores wholly dedicated to books and magazines to feed the mind. As usual, Text book Centre is your one stop shop for novels, text books, stationery magazines and anything educational.

Alltimes store stocks both local and international newspapers and magazines for your reading pleasure.

Stay fresh and smell heavenly from a diverse range of designer perfumes, body mists and splashes available at Divine store which stocks international perfume brands like Chanel, Givenchy, Mary Kay, Bath and Body Works as well as Victoria Secrets

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Nairobians treated to a street catwalk Yesterday the streets of Nairobi were turned into a catwalk when the 17 Miss Tourism contestants strutted their stuff around the city. The 17 are the Nairobi County finalists for Miss Tourism and were conducting a walking tour of the CBD.

among others. Galleria’s food court has six restaurants, including the famous Khazana restaurant which attracts many Indian cuisine lovers. For a taste of Italy, Mambo Italia restaurant will serve you the best macaroni in town. Get your chop sticks ready for some Chinese delicacies at Double Dragon restaurant. Who says healthy

has to be boring? At King croc’s you will find an array of delicious and refreshing vegetable and fruit juices, finger-licking sandwiches, wraps, salads and a variety of soups. American fast food chain KFC has caused quite a stir in the city due to its irresistible crispy fried chicken. Galleria mall houses one of the three KFC’s in

town. The Mall boasts of a store wholly dedicated to bicycles, scooters, tricycles and go-carts— and also offers repair services. Bikes and Sports’ immense years of experience in bike repairs and sales will guarantee you quality bikes, parts and accessories from Germany.

Spice up your home with artistic décor pieces from

Mosaic store which has a collection of bathroom accessories, candles, lanterns, fountains and many more.

Nairobi Hospital outpatient centre at Galleria is open 24/7 for any emergencies or outpatient services.

Experience Galleria by night and take in its breathtaking beauty amplified by its warm lighting.

Sauti Sol miss MTV worldwide nod but entertain twice at Statehouse Sauti Sol, Africa’s darling and biggest act, have missed out on nominations for the MTV Europe Music Awards Worldwide Act. The group, which won the MTV EMA Best African Act award lost to Mohammed Assaf from Middle East.

The group

performed for the president at his birthday party and were called on again to perform when Ban Ki Moon was in the country.

Two Statehouse shows twice in one week! They shared a photo with Ban Ki Moon, his wife, the President of Kenya and the first

lady in a post on their social media saying: “We are so honoured to have performed at The State House last night in honour

of UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and his Excellency President of Kenya. Thanking God and #TeamSautiSol.

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Weekendplanner Finally Avril to release a new song

TODAY

P-Unit album launch

Beer Bus Crawl

Hottopics

Top genge boy band in Kenya, P- Unit will on Saturday launch their latest album entitled Wagenge Hao Tena at Cubano in Greenspan Mall. DJ Crème de le Crème will be on the decks. Charges Sh500

Yesterday, singer Avril revealed to her fans that she will be releasing a new single soon.

The singer uploaded the poster for her song on her Facebook page and urged her fans to watch out for it. S “Are you ready for the Next Big Release?? Don’t Answer That!

I Know You Probably Are! This Will Be My First Single As An Independent Artiste! Can’t Wait! #SuperExcited,” she said.

The song which is titled Nikimuona is due to come out on Monday next week for the audio version, X Access has learnt. The Video is due in two weeks’ time.

Rabbit shoots video Rabbit was yesterday night shooting the video for his upcoming song in the Nairobi CBD. The shoot which went up to early hours of the morning was for the song Kichinjio which is due to be tomorrow (Saturday 1st November) evening. The song is part of his six colours campaign where he releases a song every month in tune with the campaign.

Out&about

SATURDAY

FRIDAY, octobeR 31, 2014

The Annual KSPCA dog show Date: Sunday Venue: Ngong Race Course Time: From 10 am Entrance: Adults Sh. 400, Children Sh 100.

TONIGHT

SUNDAY

The grand finale of Oktoberfest will be going down this evening from 5pm at Brew Bistro & Lounge.

The Big 5 Breweries, The Wine Shop and Brew Bistro and Lounge has put together a beer bus crawl to end October in style. The double decker beer bus features a fully stocked mobile bar, unlimited beers and water on the bus. DJ Alpha will be on the decks and a special performance by Wyre.

Charges Sh2, 500.

Blankets& Wine Get your maasai lesos and kikoys out and ready for the 57th edition of Blankets and Wine which will be held at Carnivore on Sunday. Advance tickets are Sh2000 and gate charges Sh2, 500.

Gates open from 1pm till late. Performances from Muthoni the Drama Queen, Dela, Mayonde and Cee L among others.

TOMORROW

Miss Pink Ribbon

The official launch of Miss Pink Ribbon Kenya- Cancer Program will be going down tonight at the Yejoka Gardens in Wood Avenue from 6pm. come and support the fight against breast cancer. Entry Free.

Haloween at Best Western

Best Western Premier Nairobi Hotel in Hurlingham will host a Halloween themed party tonight from 6pm. There will be lots of ‘scary’ biting and cocktails.

2 Chainz concert at Ngong’ Racecourse

The much awaited 2 Chainz concert is finally here. It will be going down at the Ngong Racecourse tomorrow from 10pm. Damages are Sh5, 000 for VIP and Sh1, 500 for normal tickets.

On the decks will be

DJs Styles and Hassan. other performances

by Khaligraph Jones and Kristoff. The party is courtesy of Jameson.

However, 2 Chainz had not arrived in the country by the time of going to press.

About Thyme, a little heaven in the city Whether you are looking for a great meal or just a glass of wine and a quick biting it is about time you went to About Thyme Restaurant. The ambiance of the hotel is simply breathtaking and you will be forgiven to feel like you were not in the city even though you actually are in Westlands!

About Thyme serves fine modern European cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, complimented by a unique cellar with a wide selection of carefully selected wines from around the world.

It offers an eclectic menu with imaginative, well-prepared and beautifully presented dishes from around the world. There is something to cater for all tastes with a wide range of vegetarian dishes - desserts here are a special treat and have become famous over the years.

The About Thyme wine list has a rich focus on Spanish wines, but also highlights some great options from around the world, including France, Chile and New Zealand.

The restaurant is actually quite pocket friendly. A starter goes for about Sh900 and their special grills go for Sh1300.

Their signature dishes: Duck Cigars, Smoked Sailfish and Smoked Salmon range between Sh750-825 and are worth every penny. The main courses will set you back some Sh1400 and a good dessert will cost you Sh1250. A small glass of wine is an affordable Sh400 while a big one is Sh900. If you want a bottle, then be ready to part with Sh2200. A tot of whiskey or vodka is Sh350 and a bottle is Sh3600.

Money spent at About Thyme is money well spent, you will not

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014

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he woman behind the 1OO days of African Fashion campaign, Diana Opoti, has been nominated for the African Fashion Awards 2014.

Opoti was nominated in the Outstanding Trend Communicator of the Year category. Colin O’Mara Davis and Robynne Kahn both of South Africa are also in that category.

She was nominated because for her Designing Africa show, which airs on Africa Magic Entertainment and reaches over 40 countries in Africa.

Designing Africa promotes African fashion designers across the continent.

Her highly innovative 100 Days of African Fashion campaign, also played a major part in earning her a nomination.

Opoti told XAccess: “To win this award would be such a big endorsement to my career and an acknowledgment of the work of amazing designers on the continent.”

The event takes place this Sunday, November 2nd in Johannesburg, South Africa

Designing Africa promotes African fashion designers across the continent.

Her highly innovative 100 Days of African Fashion campaign, also played a major part in earning her a nomination.

Top Rabbit (Kaka Sungura) Twende

African hits

1. Sauti Sol — Sura yako feat.

Iyanya 2. Toya Delazy — Pump it on 3. Davido — Aye 4. Mavins — Dorobucci feat. Dr Sid, Don Jazzy & Tiwa Savage 5. The Kansoul — Dabotap

6. Ice prince — In the morning 7. Rabbit (Kaka Sungura) — Twende feat. Sudi Boy 8. Oskido’s Candy — Tsa Mandebele kids 9. Rema — Sitaki 10. Naira Ali —Tulo Sura yako

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FRIday, OCtoBER 31, 2014

HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

Perhaps a meeting will be held in your home. Something requires change in your neighborhood, and most of you are probably firmly united behind it.

This bodes well for your future, so you will probably feel good about the entire situation after the gathering breaks up.

Onward and upward!

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

A new opportunity could come your way today, Aquarius. There’s no promise or guarantee, but there is an indication that if you devote yourself thoroughly, your chances of progress are pretty good over the next month for any activity that you begin today. Keep up the good work and keep smiling!

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

Have you wanted to take a certain course or workshop, Pisces? If so, this is a good day to consider all the details, make some phone calls, or enroll. As far as your educational goals go, you’re very focused. You’re apt to stick with any program you decide to tackle. You’re also apt to learn more quickly and retain more.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

Decisions regarding investments, savings, or other financial matters might need attention today, Aries. Don’t panic. You’re in the right frame of mind for this. Your business sense is at an all-time high, as is your ability to focus on the task at hand. Intuition plays a strong role.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

Have you and a friend been discussing the possibility of going into business together? If so, Taurus, the two of you might want to have some serious discussions now about the nature of the business, how it should be structured, and what the financial arrangements may be.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

Has a certain project been a drag for you lately, Gemini? Don’t be surprised if today you get your second wind.

You’re looking at your tasks in a practical manner, your interest in them is up, and you’re able to accomplish them quickly and efficiently with minimal stress.

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

Today you could complete a creative project that you’ve been working on for a while, Cancer. You will be more than happy with the results and inspired to move on to bigger and better things.

You will feel strong enough to take on just about any type of project.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

Life has slowed down, and the energy is lower but more peaceful. There’s also no rush to get anything done. The deadlines can be postponed to another day. You might take whatever spare time you have to just lie back and enjoy the quiet. Don’t feel guilty. You can work hard again tomorrow!

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virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

Have you been waiting for a letter or call from a business or romantic partner for a long time, Virgo? If so, you will probably receive it today. Don’t be surprised if it’s long! News and useful information could be exchanged. You will feel energized and determined once the communication is completed.

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

Your time finally seems to be your own, Libra. There are probably no rush jobs to finish, no urgent phone calls to make, and no one looking over your shoulder. This causes a significant release of stress, and you’re better able than usual to focus on what you have in front of you

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scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

A love relationship seems more stable than usual today, Scorpio. The security wraps itself around you like a blanket as you consider the events leading up to this new sense of commitment.

You and your partner may spend the evening doing nothing more than being together, which feels great!

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Today you may not feel much like working, and you might even decide to play hooky from your responsibilities, Sagittarius. If you have nothing urgent to do, consider indulging this whim.

Relax with a good book and a cup of tea. Watch a favorite movie. Take a long walk in a beautiful park. In the evening, cuddle with a love partner.

Savor the day’s gentle energy.

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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.

Fresh FBI recruits Nicholas Drummond and his partner are called to probe a stabbing incident on Wall Street.

John Pearce was a naval historian and antique dealer. But there was more to what he did. Investigations

by Nicholas and Mike revealed that apart from dealing with antiquities, Pearce had devoted to discovering the whereabouts of a World War I boat that is purported to contain a stash of gold in its depths. The plot thickens when the detectives find both of Pearce’s adult children missing. This pushes the detectives to put pieces together. Before he died, Pearce said “The key is in the lock.” What Key? Which lock? The detectives have to race against time to figure out the victim’s last cryptic message.

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Adopt better disaster preparedness methods, not response Adopting disaster prevention mechanisms can save lives and property while checking the impact of other disasters.

Despite the setting up of disaster management bodies, response to tragedies remains poor. This is often so since the measures

have not been complimented by preventive measures (Kenya ignoring disaster prevention, says report, October 30, 2014).

It has also been discovered that response mechanisms are applied late, often after massive property destruction and deaths. This has

been blamed on the decentralised response system.

Lack of coordination among multisectorial response teams leads to duplicated roles.

A report dubbed ‘Domestic Humanitarian response in east Africa’ says Kenya is spending

more funds in response than mitigation.

The Disaster Management Board must engage NGOs and the community in building proper protection mechanisms.

For instance, we anticipate floods in western Kenya once it rains and

fight hunger in prolonged drought periods in arid and semi-arid regions.

We cannot miss to design proper mitigation mechanisms to the calamities. And in as much as we may not prevent disasters, we can minimise the impact.

friday, octoBER 31, 2014

defying orders Muhoroni boss says match against Gor will not be played in empty stadium P.14

Sport

Vettel to miss US qualifying round

Sebastian Vettel will sit out of Saturday’s qualifying rounds in the US Grand Prix due to power unit change.

The winner of last year’s race, who is facing the possibility, could sit out Saturday’s action or merely put in one lap to qualify for Sunday’s action.

Fans at the Circuit of Americas in Texas are likely to feel shortchanged when they pay between Sh34,265 and Sh66,305 for main grandstand tickets. More so given that Caterham and Marussia will be missing from the entire weekend’s action.

“You can talk about obligations, but in the end we have to manage the situation with the engines,” said Vettel.

“The situation is what it is. I’d love to change it, to qualify in the normal way and use every practice session to the maximum. “So you would not want to burn mileage in qualifying that you would regret later in Brazil or Abu Dhabi, where you might not see the finish line. But I see your point, and it would be a real shame.”

Rooney to start in Manchester derby United Captain Wayne Rooney (above) is fit to start in the Manchester derby this weekend.

Rooney gave his side a scare on Monday when he limped away from Carrington after training. He trained fully on Wednesday and will play at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Rooney has not played since last month after serving a three-game ban for a red card against West Ham. Manager Louis van Gaal has told Rooney he will start.

Meanwhile, former United

keeper Peter Schmeichel believes City are a ‘bigger club’ than their local rivals based on recent form.

During his eight years at Old Trafford, Schmeichel did not lose a Manchester derby and United were undoubtedly superior to City. But the 50-year-old thinks the balance of power has shifted in City’s favour.

“In my first couple of years at United I didn’t understand the rivalry with City. Liverpool and Leeds were much bigger,” Schmeichel said.

THIRD STAB: Geoffrey Mutai celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 2011 New York City marathon.

Mutai will make a third stab at the crown on Sunday after winning in 2013.

Mutai guns for third New York race title Geoffrey Mutai will on Sunday make a third shot at the New York marathon crown after winning in 2013.

Mutai, who first won in 2011, will be out to make it a treble in cold New York weather.

“I have done my training well and as I go. I can confirm that it will be the legs doing the talking. I do not know how the others have prepared, but I will focus on my own race and beating the others,” Mutai said.

“Everyone is prepared and it will be competitive. I look at myself. For now we pray for the best win,” he

said. “I have some reservations about competing for the Kenya team at the World Championships in Beijing next year,” he said.

Dennis Kimetto, who won the Berlin Marathon two weeks ago, also made the trip. However, he will not compete as he waits to know fate on who will win the World Marathon Majors crown.

Kimetto, with 75 points, is in line to clinch the Sh44.5million for his efforts this season if Kipsang (51 points) falls in New York.

A win for Kipsang will see him edge to a 76 point tally. Kimetto broke

Kipsang’s world marathon record of 2:03.23 in his Berlin win. His new course and world record of 2:02.57 catapulted him to becoming the first man to run under two hours, three minutes.

“Time will not be essential in New York. I just want to see how fast I can go against a spirited challenge from my competitors. It is my first time running in New York so I have no specific targets at the moment, apart from what everyone expects in a competition, to win,” said Kipsang.

Alan Pardew glows in self-belief after Newcastle knocks out City

self-belief: Newcastle boss Alan Pardew rested several players in the clash with Man City.

Alan Pardew defended his position as Newcastle manager after a League Cup win at Manchester City, telling supporters: “I do know what I’m doing.”

Pardew, 53, has been the subject of protests from fans after Newcastle’s poor start of the season.

But the 2-0 win at Etihad secured a League Cup

quarter-final place and followed Sunday’s Premier League win at Tottenham.

He achieved the feat after resting several players at City ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool at St James’ Park.

“This was a victory for our fans,” said Pardew.

“It’s important for us that we just keep this momentum

going against Liverpool,” he said.

Newcastle sit 14th in the Premier League and face a trip to Tottenham in the League Cup last eight in the week beginning 15 December.

Pardew has guided Newcastle to fifth, 16th and 10th in his three full seasons at the club and has seen key players

such as Andy Carroll and Yohan Cabaye leave for large transfer fees.

Supporters have held up ‘sackpardew.com’ banners during matches since early in the season.

But Pardew said he was under pressure earlier in the month, but defender Daryl Janmaat has said players are behind the manager.

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We will allow fans in match against Gor, Muho say FRIday, OCtober 31, 2014

Muhoroni Youth FC chairman Moses Adagala says his club has already printed tickets for Saturday’s Kenya premier league match against Gor Mahia to be played at the Moi stadium in Kisumu.

Adagala’s remarks come after Football Kenya Federation (FKF) ordered the champions to play their remaining league matches against Muhoroni Youth and KRA behind closed doors after the hooliganism witnessed during their last match against Sofapaka.

FKF on Tuesday found the fans guilty of unruly behaviour on Sunday in Machakos. The fans turned violent after it became apparent their team was losing

3-2 to Sofapaka in the top-ofthe-table league clash.

“We have already printed tickets for that particular match, as the home team we shall allow our fans and Gor Mahia’s for Saturday’s match,” he said.

“It’s our obligation as the home team to provide security, that we intent to follow as per KPL stipulations,” continued Adagala.

Adagala says his side is seeking maximum points in the remaining two matches as they chase for a top eight finish.

“Our aim is to get positive results in the remaining two games and our fans will be key in big games like the one against Gor Mahia, therefore ruling them out will be very unfair,” he said.

Weekend fixtures Saturday

Sunday

AFC Leopards vs Sofapaka Muhoroni Youth vs Gor Mahia KRA vs Chemelil Sugar Ulinzi Stars vs Bandari

KCB vs Sony Sugar Mathare United vs W. Stima Top Fry Nakuru vs City Stars CLOSED DOORS FOR WHO: Muhoroni Youth FC playes during a past match. Club chairman Moses Adagala says his club has already printed tickets for Saturday’ clash with Gor Mahia.

Allegri slams Juve after Genoa defeat KVF Playoffs return to Mombasa for the first time since 2010

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has admitted that he is disappointed with his side after conceding a last-minute goal in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat at Genoa.

Luca Antonini struck a stoppage-time winner as the reigning Serie A champions suffered their first league defeat of the season at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Wednesday night.

“We fought hard and tried everything to win, but we can’t concede right at the death. To win the title you don’t need 108 points, but just one more than the team in second place,” he told reporters.

“Do everything to win, but if you hit the woodwork, see some great saves and are 30 seconds from the end, try not to lose,” he said.

“We leave here with regrets, as we were six against two on that counter and conceded a goal.

That has to make us think and improve in terms of maturity,”

he added.

But in an effort to put a positive stamp on the defeat, Allegri revealed his hope that Juventus would learn from the experience.

The 47-year-old coach declared Juve’s 3-2 comeback win over title-rivals Roma earlier this month would mean little by the end of the season if the threetime defending champions dropped points against sides like Genoa, who moved up to ninth in the standings.

Roma joined Juventus on 22 points at the top of the table after they defeated Cesena 2-0 on Wednesday.

“With 30 seconds to go we should never lose a game like this. We can’t lose such a game because you do not win a championship winning a single game against a championship rival but by gaining points over the whole 38 games we play,” Allegri said.

THAT’S NOT IT: Juventus’ coach Massimiliano Allegri gestures during their Italian Serie A football match against Chievo Verona.

For the first time in four years, the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) national league playoffs will be held in Mombasa at the Makande Hall.

2010 was the last time when the Coastal City hosted the games with Nairobi hosting the previous three editions.

The playoffs were initially scheduled to take place in Nairobi between November 4th and 5th.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) who are still in the race to the finals will host the four teams in both genders.

Defending champions, General Service Unit (GSU), league leaders Kenya

Prisons and Ulinzi, who finished third ahead of Forest Rangers, have already confirmed their place in the men’s playoffs with one leg still to be played.

Co-Operative Bank who are fourth in the standings with 28 points could miss the playoffs if they fall to on-form Ulinzi. The soldiers are third in the standings.

The women’s category has a familiar line up with the reigning champion Kenya Prisons, Kenya Pipeline, Nairobi Water and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) assured of their slots and are just bracing to fight for places in next year’s Africa Club Cup Championship.

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Six games into the 2014-15 Premier League campaign and Chelsea are still in the lead as two newcomers make up the bottom three. One may not have expected Southampton to climb above the Manchester City or Arsenal powerhouses as 14th-place Liverpool struggle to live up to last season’s Champion League scales. Week 7 features fixtures between top-half combatants and we provide predictions on how this weekend’s clashes are likely to play out.

Napoli v AS Roma

Parma v Inter Milan

AS Roma are joint top in Serie A after a 2-0 win in midweek coincided with Juventus’ shock 1-0 loss at Genoa. Rudi Garcia’s men travel to Napoli this weekend, a venue they have lost in the last two visits. But their current form should see them nick at least a draw at San Paolo.

XSport: 1-1 Queen: AS Roma 3-0 Steve: 2-1 Napoli

McDonald Mariga’s Parma entertain Inter at Stadio Tardini on Saturday. The Kenyan international is yet to make his debut for The Crusaders who are bottom of Serie A with only a win in 9 matches.

Inter look a far better side than the one that finished 5th last season. I’s hard to see them leave Parma without three points.

XSport: Inter: 2-1 Queen: 1-0 Parma Steve:

Game ID: 9007 Pick 1( Napoli X (Draw) 2 (Roma win) win)

Game ID: 3720 Pick 1 (Parma X (Draw) 2 (Milan win) win)

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Odd

2.04

3.12

2.72

Bet Amount

Odd

2.80

3.07

2.38

100

100

100

100

100

100

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Bet Amount

204

312

272

Possible win (KSh)

280

307

238

Everton v Swansea

Man City v Man United

After a flying start to the season’s campaign, Villa have fallen down the pecking order after a poor string of results that has seen them lose last five matches in all competitions. Paul Lambert’s side host Tottenham who threw away a 1-0 lead in a 2-1 loss to Newcastle. A draw will be a good point for all.

XSport: 0-0 Queen: 2-0 Spurs Steve: Villa 1-0

The 144th Manchester derby will be at the Etihad when City host rivals United on Sunday. Both Manchester clubs have found the going a bit tough this season but pressure will be on hosts who have lost the last two matches. The latest was a 2-0 home fall to Newcastle that has locked them out of League Cup action. City will for sure step up the game. United to win XSport: 4-0 United Queen: 4-2 City Steve: 3-3

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Game ID: E5724 Pick 1 (Evert. X (Draw) 2 (Swans. win) win) Odd

1.65

Bet Amount

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Possible win (KSh)

165

Game ID: C9354 Pick 1 (City win)

X (Draw) 2 ( United win)

4.67

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3.08

2.46

100

100

Bet Amount

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100

100

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467

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308

246

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Aston Villa v Tottenham

Bayern v B. Dortmund

A clash of two clubs locked on 9 points in Serie A standings. Fiorentina go into the match with two 3-0 back-to-back wins, first against Dinamo Minsk in the Europa League and against Inter Milan in Serie A. Lazio have also won their last two outings but I see them falling in Florence.

Borussia Dortmund are in trouble, at least as far as their campaign in the Bundesliga is concerned.

Jurgen Klopp’s men have lost the last three matches (two at home).The unwanted run has seen them just three points above bottom club Werder Bremen and 14 adrift of leaders Bayern Munich who they visit this weekend. Perhaps a win against Bayern will kickstart their season.

XSport: Dortmund 2-0 Queen: Bayern 4-0 Steve: 2-2

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XSport: Draw Queen: 4-0 Fiorentina Steve: Lazio win Game ID: H8478 Pick 1 (Villa win) Odd

3.41

Bet Amount

100

Possible win (KSh)

341

X (Draw) 1 (T.ham win)

Game ID: W7378 Pick 1 (Bay win)

X (Draw)

2 (Bor. win)

1.96

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4.28

6.33

100

100

Bet Amount

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100

100

327

196

Possible win (KSh)

140

428

633

3.27

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FRIDAY, octobeR 31, 2014

Simba XV in 2015 Vodacom Cup

Tusker Simba XV will once again feature in the Vodacom Cup, the third most prestigious rugby union competition in South Africa which will run from March 21 to May 30, 2015.

The lads will be based in Cape Town for at least eight weeks during the preliminary stage of the competition, and this could extend to eleven weeks if they proceed to the knock-out phase of the competition before eventually working their way out to the May 30 final.

Speaking on Thursday evening, Kenya Rugby Union Chairman, Mwangi Muthee, said that the Kenya team’s invitation was a show of confidence the South Africa Rugby Union has in Kenyan rugby, noting that the team is worthy of playing at such a prestigious level. He added, “We have not heard better news in a long while. Kenyans will be excited and happy to know that our sponsors, East African Breweries Limited (EABL), through their flagship brand Tusker, have a three-year commitment that started last year to the team. It is an expensive affair but the gains from our participation in South African rugby last year were beyond imagination.”

Muthee also paid tribute to South African rugby administrators, saying, The team is in the South Section and starts its campaign against Eastern Province on March 21.

INVITED: Tusker Simba XV celebrate a past victory. The team has been booked to play in the 2015 Vodacom Cup, the third most prestigious rugby union competition in South Africa which will run from March 21 to May 30, 2015.

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Kenyan reps in Africa Club Championships intensify training ahead of tourney kick off Four Kenyan clubs have intensified training ahead of next month’s Africa Club Championship set to be held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Local league winners, Kenya Police (men), Telkom Orange (women) as well as the runners up Kisumu Simba and Strathmore Scorpions are all on intensive training

schedules, hoping to impress at the regional tourney.

Telkom Orange are the event’s women defending champions after bagging their sixth title earlier this year in Kampala, Uganda where they beat rivals Strathmore Scorpions 2-0 in the final.

Kenya Police were losing semi-finalists to eventual

winners Sharkia. They later finished in fourth place after losing the third place playoff.

The decision to award Bulawayo hosting rights was arrived at by African Hockey Federation (AfHF) who said Ebola hit Nigeria, the initial host nation, was not safe to stage the annual championships.

It’s all systems go for AK cross-country meet The Athletics Kenya (AK) crosscountry series gets underway in Nairobi this Saturday.

Hundreds of runners are expected to take part in the season’s opening event, which will take place at the Posta grounds along Ngong Road.

World 5,000m bronze medallist Isaiah Koech Kiplangat will be the man to beat in the senior men’s 12km race, while little known Silas Kimutai and former national 5,000m champion Mary Wachera will be defending their titles.

Kiplangat, the 2009 World Youth 3,000m champion and the 2014

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Commonwealth Games 5,000m silver medallist, will sweat it out with Emmanuel Bett who hopes to graduate to senior level in style after finishing second in the junior race last year.

“I want to get my season on a good footing though I know it won’t be easy. Little known athletes make their names in such events,” said Kiplangat. AK Nairobi region chairman Barnabas Korir assured that preparations for the race are complete with some of the established and upcoming athletes set to battle out for top honours.