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Police doing their best, says Kimaiyo help us leave libya, group urges govt

help us out: 16 Kenyan women who have been camping at the Kenya mission in Tripoli, Libya, after it was closed about four months ago have appealed for the Government to assist them return home. Story on page 2.

Telecommunication firms set to pay heftier fines for poor service provision

Police Inspector General David Kimaiyo has defended his officers’ handling of security issues despite a series of attacks that have exposed major lapses in the service.

“Officers have worked diligently and you cannot say just because one incident has happened our officers are not working,” he said today in Nairobi.

The top command under Kimaiyo has been on the receiving end especially after 21 APs were killed in an attack by bandits at Kapedo on Saturday.

The civilian Independent Police Oversight Authority (Ipoa) has called for the overhaul of the force’s command structure, saying it is responsible for poor response to insecurity incidents.

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We’re doing our best, says Kimaiyo

From Page 1 Others, including the Law Society of Kenya, have called for the resignation of Kimaiyo and Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Lenku over the sporadic incidents of thuggery and terror activities.

But Kiamiyo has defended himself and his officers, saying security is a shared responsibility.

He said security forces were on round-the-clock high alert to ensure peace prevails and dismissed claims that recruits

were being deployed to dangerous spots which opened them to attacks. Kimaiyo said recruits work alongside their experienced colleagues.

Kimaiyo spoke when he visited the three officers admitted to the Nairobi West Hospital after surviving the weekend strike at Kapedo.

He said police were working on a well outlined security plan and insisted that there has been no confusion as claimed by Ipoa.

“We are going to enforce the presidential directive (on disarmament) to ensure no person is illegally having a firearm,” he said. “Our officers are committed to ensuring all areas are calm.”

On Monday, Ipoa called for the immediate overhaul of the NPS command structure, saying it has been the key cause of poor response to insecurity incidents.

Chairman Macharia Njeru says the recent killing of officers and civilians by ragtag militia is

evidence of lack of preparedness and poor command of various security units.

Kimaiyo said security should be a personal responsibility for all Kenyans “by sharing information that may help avert any case of insecurity to police.”

“We need to work together…no one celebrates when the other person is killed or harmed.”

Meanwhile, a mass exodus of residents has been reported at Kapedo area where a military

operation to flush bandits is under way.

Residents have fled to Uganda and other areas in fear of the operation.

Two herders suspected to have been hiding in a More on this cave with guns story at have been killed in a KDF bombing raid.

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Pilot held for parking plane at pub for quick drink An Australian man has been charged with endangering life after he bought an aircraft, drove it down a road and parked it outside a pub for a drink.

The 37-year-old unidentified man from Newman also faced charges of not observing health and safety regulations.

Police sergeant Mark McKenzie said: “It was a pretty stupid thing to do. Kids were coming home from school. It could have been very ugly. All he needed was one gust of wind… because without the wings, it’s not stable.”

Police say the man does not have a piloting licence but wheeled the wingless Beechcraft twoseater into the car park on Friday afternoon.

Canoe.ca News says officers were called after it was discovered the man had left the engine running.

The plane had an exposed fuel line hanging from the side attached to a jerry can inside the cabin to make it running.

When he was arrested, he, however, passed an alcohol test and told the arresting officers the plane had not yet left the ground or caused any accident.

He will re-appear in the Newman Magistrate’s Court on November 18.

abandoned: The wingless aircraft, which was flown by an unidentified Australian non-pilot from Newman, was abandoned at a car park when the ‘captain’ vanished into a nearby pub. He was charged with endangering life and failure to observe safety.

Stranded Kenyans ask Govt to assist them leave Libya

The 16 Kenyan women who have been camping at the Kenya Embassy in Libya which was closed about four months ago have asked the Government to assist them return home.

Reports from Libya say one of the women gave birth last week and has been living with the others in deplorable conditions at the building formerly used as the embassy.

The women were working in different fields in Tripoli but quit following renewed fighting.

The women have asked the

Government to help them return home.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry is due to comment on the matter after Capital FM News informed officials of the women’s plight. The victims said they fear for their lives due to insecurity posed by armed militia groups in Tripoli.

The Kenyan mission in Tripoli was closed in July following approval by the Cabinet which cited the continued political instability in the country since the ouster and killing of former president Muamar

Gaddafi.

Only last week, the Government in conjunction with Red Cross repatriated 11 Kenyans who had been stranded in Ebola-hit Liberia.

The Kenyans were unable to return after KQ suspended flights to Monrovia following the spread of the deadly virus. The More on this story at move meant rival airlines that still run flights on the route raised fares to amounts Kenyans could not afford. www.capitalfm.co.ke

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Kenyan youth investment savvy but lack cash, survey shows The Barclays Africa Prosper Report launched on October 28 has revealed that if given Sh8,900 ($100) to help them prosper, about 63 per cent of Kenyan youth aged between 18 to 35 would rather invest.

The Barclays report also revealed that 61 per cent of them would most likely consult a bank to seek financial advice once they got the funding while only 8 per cent would consult a family member.

Commenting on the report, Barclays Bank of Kenya Managing Director Jeremy Awori said: “What is particularly encouraging is that when questioned further, the youths would rather invest their money to fund further education than to spend it on

A Nigerian national was on Saturday arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport carrying cocaine worth Sh12.4 million.

Police said James Chidozie Ejmah, who was charged in a Kibera court on Monday, will remain in police custody until next Monday when the case will be mentioned. He was travelling from Sao Paolo, Brazil, to Nigeria through JKIA when he was intercepted.

flashy consumer goods.”

He noted that this was enough evidence that, if given the right tools, the youth are set to become the drivers of economic prosperity. The survey was carried out between April and August 2014 and collected views from thousands of youth across 11 countries in Africa including Kenya, Botswana, Mozambique, Seychelles, Mauritius, Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Egypt. Overall, 49 percent of all the respondents said they would invest or save an extra $100 (Sh8,900) if they had it, 14.7 per cent would use it for education and skill-related expenses and 13.2 percent would use it to pay off their debt.

Telcom firms to pay heftier penalties for malpractice

Telecommunication companies will pay heavier penalties starting next year to ensure they improve quality of service to Kenyans, ICT Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said today.

Matiang’i said Kenyans have been experiencing poor quality communication services due to low penalties ranging up to Sh500, 000, which the companies pay and continue with their practice.

He said the Ministry has set standards that must be met failure to which the companies will pay heavy fines. “We will have new thresholds for quality of service from 2015. Network operators will be penalised up to 42 per cent of their turnover,” said Matiang’i.

He said operators have been given time to upgrade infrastructure to meet

set threshold before the regulations are implemented.

The CS said Kenyans will also enjoy reduced costs of gadgets, internet and calls.

The ministry is in talks with the National Treasury to reduce the cost of devices and make them more affordable and accessible to many. sMatiang’i said the licensing of more players will reduce cost of calls and cash transactions. “We licensed the thin Sim to bring new players into the industry to allow for competition and ensure quality. This year alone, Communication Authority has given out three Mobile Virtual Network licences to allow real competition and level the playing field,” he said.

But he said Kenya remains behind other economies in East Africa on moving to the

AU gives ultimatum to Burkina army

The African Union (AU) has given Burkina Faso’s military a two-week deadline to hand power to a civilian ruler or face sanctions. The AU said the army had acted unconstitutionally when it took over after President Blaise Compaore was forced to resign on Friday.

The military said a civilianled transitional government would be established as quickly as possible. Mr Compaore quit after mass protests at his bid to extend his 27-year rule.

Bomber kills 15 faithful in Nigeria BE WARNED: ICT Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i says telecommunication companies will starting next year be subjected to heftier fines if found guilty of poor service delivery.

digital platform because of court battles on matters that can be discussed. “Several projects have been delayed due to court orders. We go to court even on things that

we can discuss and agree. “In Rwanda, a decision by the government is the beginning of a project, but in Kenya any decision is always challenged in court,” Matiang’i said.

He said Konza City construction has started and about 300 investors are moving in.

The first phase is expected to be completed in 2017.

15 worshippers at a Shia religious ceremony in north-eastern Nigeria’s Potiskum town were killed on Tuesday by a suicide bomber. Security forces killed another five people after arriving at the scene and opening fire, Shia leaders have said. The military has not commented on the allegation. No group has claimed the attack.

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KDF deploys drones to hunt killers in Turkana: 2,000 police, AP, GSU, soldiers sent to Kapedo killing fields; KDF has deployed drones, tanks and helicopter gunships in the Kapedo killing fields to pursue the bandits who slew 21 APs on Friday. But even as army helicopters circled over Kapedo and silent drones zoomed in on the potential targets, it emerged the criminals decapitated a 10-year-old Turkana girl...

Soldiers hunt bandits over AP massacre: Human rights team raises questions over whether Parliament authorised soldiers’ mission to Turkana…as security forces swarm region as hunt for bandits who killed 21 police officers begins The family of AP constable Daniel Mutuku persuaded him not to go for ill-fated mission in Kapedo, Turkana because they feared for his life.

“He called us before he went for the rescue mission...

Action at scene of police killings as KDF rolls in: Defence team uses air raids as disarmament starts in Kapedo area where villagers are fleeing; Heavy explosions rocked Kapitewoi in Kapedo, Baringo County, as Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) began an air and ground offensive to flush out bandits who killed 21 police officers.

KDF troops unleashed the firepower after expiry of the 24-hour ultimatum by the president...

Questions raised over police deaths at Kapedo: A day after a weekend marked by tragic incidents of insecurity in the Rift Valley and the Coast regions, troubling questions have emerged over how security agencies handled the operation in Kapedo area, Turkana county, where at least 19 police officers were killed by bandits. The hard questions relate to what is now emerging as likely poor planning...

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KDF begins recruitment, warns public against graft

Ebola, most searched term on Google by Kenyans

The Kenya Defence Force (KDF) has warned its potential recruits against giving bribes to secure slots as it begins to list some 2, 500 new servicemen and women.

The month-long recruitment which is already underway is being conducted by 16 teams across 288 districts in the country.

The exercise shall only be conducted between 8am and 5pm, and will be overseen

by KDF boss General Julius Karangi.

KDF vice Chief Samson Mwathethe warned those wishing to get recruited to shun corrupt tendencies and keep away from those masquerading as military officers.

“We are aware that many young Kenyans wishing to join KDF have in the past been vulnerable to fraudsters who masquerade as military officers with powers to employ. We ask them to stay away from such people,” he said yesterday during a briefing at the Kenya

If you know nothing about Ebola yet, you might want to ‘Google’ that. Over the last month, Ebola has been the leading search term on Google by Kenyans, as people seek to find its causes, symptoms and prevention measures.

“What is Ebola?” was the top question for which Kenyans sought answers from Google during the month.

It comes at a time when the global responses have been heightened as the disease continues to ravage Sierra leone, Guinea and Liberia.

Other top searches were Prof Ali Mazrui, Bishop Ben Bahati and militant group ISIS. Other questions that Kenyans were seeking answers to were ‘What is love’, ‘What is education’, ‘What is development’, ‘What is biology’, ‘What is culture’, ‘What is Illuminati’ and ‘What is philosophy’. Arsenal football club was the only club that featured most among the Kenyan searches according to the latest statistics by the Communication Authority of Kenya while the match between Chelsea and Arsenal was among the top trending search. The statistics further state that the internet users in the country went up by 3% to 22.3million compared to June this year with the number of mobile phone subscriptions standing at 32 million.

ROGER THAT: Prospective candindates during a past recruitment excercise. The Kenya Defence Force (KDF) has warned its potential recruits against giving bribes to secure slots.

Defence headquarters in Nairobi.

According to General Mwathethe, Kenyans have lost Sh45 billions to such fraudsters during such recruitments over the last four years.

According to KDF records, the 2009/2010 recruitment

drive saw 57 cases of bribery reported with 23 servicemen having received over Sh4.1 million while 34 civilians got approximately Sh14 million.

In the 2013/2014 year there were 19 graft cases reported involving Sh4.8 million.

The General warned his soldiers too, against seeking

incentives saying severe punishments await anyone who shall be found to have breached the code of ethics.

“Harsh, swift, disciplinary action will be taken upon any KDF member who is found involved in this malpractice.

If we receive reports about your malpractices, we

will conduct thorough investigations then deal with you swiftly,” he warned.

“This exercise is open to scrutiny by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and other oversight bodies.

ISIS kills 300 Sunni tribe members - Iraqi government Violent insurgency group ISIS has now turned their anger on women and children killing more than 300 members of a Sunni tribe in their recent wave of executions, the Iraqi government has announced.

The group that was initially targeting foreign men in Iraq and Syria has now turned to executing locals of areas they have taken control of.

This is after the US led a group of other nations in launching a vicious campaign involving airstrikes which have since halted their advances. In their latest

attacks, ISIS militants executed 322 people women and children, Iraq’s Ministry of Human Rights said.

The dead belonged to the Albu Nimr tribe, known for its fighting skill.

Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby said Washington hasn’t been able to confirm those figures, but “we have no reason to doubt their authenticity.”

The latest incident came Saturday when 75 members of Albu Nimr were taken from their homes and killed in the desert near the town of Hit, said one of the tribe’s leaders,

Sheikh Nabil Al-Ga’oud. It has been unusual for ISIS militants, who refer to themselves as the Islamic State, to kill women and children.

“We are not surprised by their actions,” Al-Ga’oud told CNN. “Their religious leaders have given them an order to kill all of our tribe and take everything that we own because we are fighting against ISIS.” He said nine children and six women were killed in Saturday’s attack.

A spokeswoman for the U.S. State Department condemned the ISIS attacks.

voxpop.... What do you think about the military’s intervention in Turkana and Baringo?

Samuel Ngatia, ATPS 24

They are the best to deal with this situation.

They have the best equipment like drones and after Baragoi I think this is the best intervention.

Moses Abok, Boda Boda Operator, 48

Yes the military should do what they can. Who in Kenya wants to live in fear? We should love one another and if there are people creating fear then they should be rooted out. I support the Military’s intervention.

Charles Gaita, Taxi Driver 34

The bandits have overwhelmed police force and the military can deal with the threat. The military is better positioned and armed to take care of the situation.

Paul Wafula, 39

The government is on the right track.

But I am not too sure about them sending a large number there leaving other areas vulnerable. Sending the military there also shows Kenyans that the government is doing something.

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Virgin Galatic space project blows up in sky A Virgin Galactic spacecraft which is scheduled to start passenger flights next year blew up in the sky in California on Friday.

The explosion left a pilot dead and another seriously injured. Virgin Galactic has dismissed it as an anomaly.

However, it has emerged that the company ignored a series of warnings from aerospace engineers on the spacecraft safety.

Senior aerospace engineers say they had voiced concerns over the design of the craft dubbed, “SpaceShipTwo”. There were further questions on safety protocols over its testing after warnings on the dangers of Virgin Galactic’s rocket engine

system.

The lead expert on rocket propulsion at the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety, Carolynne Campbell, said the explosion was not a surprise.

She had expressed concerns over the danger of its nitrous oxide-propelled engines, saying it may not be a safe oxidiser for use in a passenger flight.

The SpaceShipTwo cost the company $500million (Sh44.7 billion) and passengers would have had to pay $250,000 (Sh22.4 million) for a ticket.

The space tourism programme had been Sir Richard Branson’s dream for years.

SMITHERENS OF DISASTER: One pilot was killed and another seriously injured when Virgin Galactic spacecraft, which is scheduled to launch passenger flights next year, blew up in the sky in California, US, on Friday.

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congestion: Nairobi’s Kibera slum. The National Construction Authority has revealed that the construction of the slum upgrade programme is underway.

Kibera slum upgrade programme underway The construction of Nairobi’s Kibera Slum upgrade is underway, the National Construction Authority has revealed.

The upgrade is part of a larger plan to improve housing facilities in slums in major towns so as to unlock urban space for development.

Principal Secretary for Lands Mariamu El Maawy, said: “The Kibera Soweto upgrading project will be emulated in other slums in the city and some major towns around the country to create room for urban expansion.”

He was speaking during the launch of the Global Institute report on affordable housing challenges, a product of UN Habitat.

The report addresses affordable housing challenges and possible solutions in the next decade.

It estimates that more than 330 million urban households around the world lack decent housing.

The Kibera project, owned by the Ministry of Devolution and spearheaded by the National Youth Service

(NYS), will take place three months, a statement from the Authority says.

“NCA team is working on the ground in consultations with NYS and trainers from Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), and Kenya Water amongst others in order to train the local youth on basic construction skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical works and masonry,” said the spokesperson.

businesstool Online shopping popularity grows Online shopping is a trend that has quickly grown popular among Kenyan consumers.

As the country’s middleclass continues to grow, some entrepreneurs are realising the benefits of setting up online shops.

Shopify, a tool that lets anyone showcase and sell products and services online, will help one cash in on the online shopping craze.

Available from shopify.com, it is one of the world’s leading ecommerce platforms. It allows individuals or companies to create online stores of their own.

Perhaps the best feature the tool offers is letting anyone with a computer set up a customisable online shopping cart that accepts all global currencies.

Over 120,000 people and organisations from around the world are using Shopify to sell wares.

The tool comes with a 14-day free trial period after which users can pay $29 (Sh2,600)a month. The most costly Shopify package is worth $179 (Sh16,000) a month.

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Borrowing rates to remain steady until March 2015 TUESday, november 4, 2014

The safest time to take a bank loan could be between now and the end of March 2015, a new survey from Reuters indicates.

The Central Bank of Kenya may put off raising interest rates until the second quarter of next year as tumbling oil prices hold the country’s inflation rate steady.

Inflation is the rate at which the prices for goods and services is rising and, consequently, the rate at which people’s purchasing power is falling.

Out of 14 economists that Reuters surveyed last week, all except one of them said the cen-

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tral bank will keep its benchmark lending rate steady at 8.5 per cent when the bank meets on Tuesday. The benchmark rate serves as a guideline to Kenyan banks and helps them set their own rates based on that number.

In which case, the lower the Central Bank rate, the more likely that those seeking to borrow money will be charged less in terms of interest.

The Central Bank of Kenya has left its policy rate unchanged for well over a year. Most economists, however, say rates will rise by the middle of next year.

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HERE’S THE DEAL: African Human Rights Activist Zak Mbhele addressing a congregation at a Hivos event.

Innovative individuals, groups can apply for Sh1.7m from Hivos Hivos is accepting submissions for its first round of Social Innovation Awards for donations worth up to €15,000 (Sh1.7 million). The grants will go to individuals, organisations and companies from Africa, Asia, and Latin America “Addressing the major challenges to the future of people and the planet requires new ideas. In the face of persistent inequality, an unsustainable economic system and threats to freedom and dignity, Hivos is continuously looking for

new ways, new practices and new alliances that will contribute to systemic change,” a spokesperson says.

The Hivos Social Innovation Award has two categories involving prizes for a promising innovative idea that needs support to develop into a prototype.

Applicants can also win a prize for a proven innovative approach that requires support to scale up and increase the impact.

Both awards involve a €15,000 (Sh1.7 million) prize which must be invested

in the development of the concept.

Semi-finalists are selected online by the public together with Hivos.

After a jury determines who the top three finalists per category are, they will pitch their proposals in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Deadline for the first round of submissions is November 9, 2014. The award ceremony will be on February 5, 2015.

Participants can visit ‘hivossocialinnovationaward. org’ for details.

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NGO helping passion fruit farmers cut out middlemen from sales An NGO working with farmers has launched a project in the country that will help local passion fruit growers to access export markets for their crops.

The Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), the organisation in question, has also helped connect farmers with government extension officers to train them in new growing techniques.

ALIN has trained farmers in regard to finance management, quality control and bulk marketing.

They have also

been linked to the Horticultural Crop Development Authority (HCDA), the industry regulator, for training in production practices, standards and marketing.

ALIN Deputy Director Antony Mugo says that through the project, passion fruit farmers are now able to access local and export markets.

He adds that farmers can access current commodity prices in various towns in the country by accessing ALIN’s Soko Pepe platform, a platform available from sokopepe. co.ke.

“We have been able to

sell our passion fruit to Kenya Fresh for export,” said Peter Muturi, the chairman of 60-member Sipili Passion Fruit Growers Self Help Group.

“The (export) company was offering a better deal, buying our produce at Sh90 per kilo, compared to the Sh70 brokers were paying for the same quantity.”

“We no longer have problems getting markets since we are linked with many buyers in bigger towns, such as Eldoret,” said Mwangi Muthee, chairman of Olmutunyi Conservation Self Help Group.

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THE PRESIDENT’S MAN There is a movie...no, many movies, starring Chuck Norris, which feature certain people with the president’s ear and trust.

Now that we know talented young man Collins Omondi has the president’s ear, is he the new guy in town? Could it also be the reason he suddenly has more friends and foes to boot? XAccess explores.

more than 100,000 likes and “Jaduong’ Art Works”.

But wait a minute, the new go to man has had his share of bile too. In September, Yvonne Bisinde accused him of child neglect on the now defunct Facebook page Dead Beat Kenya. He was being accused of neglecting his own flesh and blood. At the time, no one cared about the accusations.

Two weeks later, Bisinde cropped up again on social media resurrecting the child abandonment allegations. But

the artiste survived again.

Just as his portrait of President Uhuru Kenyatta went viral, so did the news that he was a Dead Beat dad.

The soft spoken artist has since refuted the claims, he told XAccess in confidence that he can not neglect his own child, in fact, he is looking into that matter and plans to make good if he has a child.

Omondi admitted to having dated Miss Bisinde but confired that he had no knowledge of any child in the

Hot topics Big brother hates East Africa?

Rwanda’s Big Brother Hotshots debutante Arthur was bundled out of the show Sunday together with Luis from Namibia and Ghana’s Kacey Moore. The three countries are now represented by one contestant each.

Both Rwandese housemates, Arthur and Frankie were up for possible eviction but East Africa chose to prolong Frankie’s stay in the house. Astonishingly, Rwanda only voted for Arthur, who was evicted anyway, while Frankie was rooted for by Kenya,

Uganda and Tanzania. According to the provided voting polls, Rwanda left Frankie in the cold. Because this is their first time in the reality show, we would like to assume that they are still learning to grasp the drill.

The fifth week has once again began with two of East Africa’s housemates under nomination fire. Frankie and Ellah, Uganda’s beauty queen, are up for possible eviction.

picture. “Yvonne is my ex.We broke up one and half years ago.” “She never contacted me personally about the issue, which I only found out when the Deadbeat page was a trending,” Collins speaks calmly, perhaps because art creation teaches people to be patient.

He asserts that he will follow up with Yvonne and seek clarity out of the press. His current girlfriend, he says, is supportive and if it does turn out that he has a child, he will step up and take

responsibility. About the portrait?

“It has opened grand doors for me not just art wise but in other fields too.

My art pieces are on high demand and selling more than before. Not even in my wildest dreams, did I ever think I could meet the President,” he says clearly astonished.

Omondi is in great company.

He says he is honored and that Kenya has not seen the last of him.

We do not doubt it.

Celebs wish KCPE candidates the best of luck Kenyan celebs are all with it. In the past two days almost every celeb worth his salt has sent out messages of encouragement to KCPE candidates.

Mercy Myra posted, through her social media accounts, said: “Wishing you all the best darlings.” Fundi Frank also wished the candidates well as did Barua singer, Bahati. We, at XAccess, also take this opportunity s to wish all the KCPE candidates the best of luck.

Just as his portrait of President Uhuru Kenyatta went viral, so did the news that he was a Dead Beat dad.

Gospel world mourns Bishop Ben Bahati Bishop Ben Bahati passed away yesterday 7pm at the Nairobi Hospital. The Bishop had been airlifted to hospital after he was involved in a car accident a few weeks ago at Burnt Forest, which left him with severe spinal injuries.

Musician Rufftone, who was close to the Bishop, broke the news on social media saying, “It is with great sorrow that I’m letting you know that we have lost our Bishop Ben Bahati today at 7pm at the Nairobi hospital.

R.I.P my spiritual father. I love you so so much.”

The Bishop will be remembered for his music that inspired Kenyans across all divide. Our condolences go out to the family .

Transition

Before Collins Omondi became a nationwide sensation or got branded a deadbeat dad, he was a regular Joe, with love a for fine art and literary comedy.

Omondi is humble and friendly—quite simply, likable.

He is also a graduate in Business Commerce (B-COM) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

Omondi is an only child.

Perhaps that explains why he is very soft spoken. He explains how instead of pursuing a business related career, he has stuck to his acquired love; art.

“I am not an artist by profession, but I have polished my strokes with each passing day,” he said.

At only 24, it is no mean feat that Omondi is now counted among the stars to have met with the Presiden.

The new celebrity in town also runs two Facebook page-one dubbed “How a Luo would have said it”, a page that has garnered

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artworld Cheese Sculptures Sarah Kaufmann, better known as the ‘Cheese Lady’, sculpts amazing 3D sculptures on huge blocks of cheese. For 17 years, the artist has been carving out elaborate images on cheese. It can take her two hours or up to ten days to finish a project. The artist first sketches out her designs then blows them up

placing them on the block of cheese to carve out. Her cheese sculpting ability has become so popular that she even does them during weddings and at trade fairs.

In 2011, Kaufmann entered the Guinness World Record books for having the largest cheese sculpture, which was created on site at the Wisconsin State Fair.

ourroots What started like a joke and a side hustle has quickly turned into a fully-fledged business

The Iteso exhumed their dead to heal the sick Modernity has taught people to seek medical help from certified health facilities, but for the Iteso, exhuming the dead was believed to heal the sick!

The community believed when one was ill, they were being haunted by the unsettled ancestral spirits, and they had to be appeased by unearthing their bones from the graves.

Ochodi Etale, 61, says the ritual automatically healed anybody who was not responding to traditional herbs.

But the procedure was only done by the elderly who were past child bearing age to avoid curses from any unhappy ancestors.

During the ritual, Ajon, a traditional liquor was served in plenty.

A bull and a ram were slaughtered to appease the departed.

The people then danced around the grave as the body was exhumed while asking the dearly departed to let the sick person live.

One rule was, however, to be stringently followed by those carrying the remains: No talking while handling the bones failure to which, it was believed, one would turn mad.

Ochodi says the community ensured only those elderly members, who had rested in the grave for at least 15 years were unearthed and taken to rest under a sacred tree after which the sick got well.

The tree remained sacred and no one was expected to visit the bones unless it was for a follow up ritual.

the art of making Meet Agnes Mwandawiro- a young girl who, until recently, had no interest in art or cards.

No she did not lack dreams, just that those dreams were not confined in a card. She wanted toy to become a diplomat!

Today, she stands tall and proud as founder and creative designer of Artmax Designs, a company which makes customized cards for birthdays, weddings, corporate events and anniversaries. Miss Mwandawiro discovered her love for cards after a short partnership with Bernadette Mutua, an accomplished card maker and massive encouragement from her mother to hone her talent.

She recounts how hard it was when she decided to go solo in the card making business.

Her first card was made using

luxury cards

normal paper and a razor blade!

“I vividly remember struggling to cut the papers using an ordinary razor blade and tracing out the designs using rulers. It was hard. I look at how the cards have evolved over time and just thank God,” said Mwandawiro.

Although she did not go to any fine arts school for training, Mwandawiro managed to maneuver even the most difficult designs with ease and professionalism, a fete that can only be achieved with intense practice, passion and creativity. She swears by the power of outsourcing instead of having a do-it-allmyself attitude.

“Outsourcing has really helped me cut down on costs of hiring full time artists as the company is still young. I

have a list of artists who I call when I need their services to make the final product a master piece. You really can’t work alone in this business,” she confides.

It has not been all rosy for the entrepreneur.

Mwandawiro says that card making machines are not cheap and are not easy to find in Kenya. She also finds it quite challenging to balance between school, internship and her business.

“Time is crucial and I am quite constrained as I have to juggle between school, my internship at Kenya power and card making. I usually reach home, tired from a hard day’s work but I have to psyche myself to design the cards,” she said.

Despite all the challenges, her eyes light up in excitement as she speaks about the future

of the business. She says that currently the cards come by order only but in future she hopes to make them in bulk and supply to supermarkets.

“I would like to venture into this business on a full time basis and diversify on the range of products.

I will start making customized gift boxes, brochures and bridal gift packs,” she says.

Mwandawiro advices aspiring card makers to step out of their comfort zone and get creative. She says that one does not need to go to any school for training but passion, hard work and determination are key ingredients to flourish in the card making business.

“This market can never be saturated.

There is still room for more people. Just come with your unique brand,” she said.

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Polygamous marriage tough but manageable

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Who in world has irked the Rabbit?

Woe unto you if you have ever crossed Rabbit. On Saturday at midnight, Rabbit released a new song Kichinjio. The song is a dis to all the unnamed people who have irked the artiste, local tabloids are also not spared. The artiste has carefully concealed the dis in his lyrics that takes one a few minutes to process. He has slayed everybody and everything that is standing in his way. It is safe to say that Rabbit has made a statement in a big way. Now it is left to the people mentioned in the song to figure out, “Was he talking about me or someone else?”

Every woman desires a man of her own. A man who has eyes for her alone and comes home to her every day. But some women find themselves in the limbo of polygamy and eventually agree to share.

In traditional African society, polygamy was a normal thing that portrayed wealth.

But times have changed and the modern woman does not condone polygamy.

“When a man marries two or more women, he is easily distracted and his attention is divided,” said 36-year-old Maureen Chweya, a mother of two and a second wife.

Being in a polygamous marriage can be challenging especially when co-wives do not get along. They will always fight at the slightest misunderstanding.

“It is really hard to be in good terms so the best thing is to stay out of each other’s way,” added Maureen. “You may not get along but you must learn to respect one another.”

With so much friction, children may also adapt to the animosity. They grow up despising their step siblings because of rivalry.

“Each child will battle to get their father’s attention while others will withdraw in fear,” Maureen told XAccess.

A man with more than one family must ensure his children get along despite their mothers’ constant altercations.

“He must stand firm and assure his children he loves them equally and spend time with them,” said Patrick Muoka.

Kenya leads in googling gay porn Yes, we take the place of pride on that list. Kenya tops the global list on the Google Trend rankings for googling ‘gay sex pics’ and ‘gay porn pics’. Given that in Kenya homosexuality is frowned upon you would think we would not be googling such things. The other day we were googling about abortions, what is happening? But then again Kenyans are a curious lot, with internet at their disposal they can Google everything and anything.

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were younger but as we matured, things started changing,” said Anne Mwendwa.

Anne narrates that her step mother passed on which meant her children would have to move into her mother’s home.

“The death of their mother positively affected how we relate because we became so close that no one can tell we do not share the same mother,” she said.

Her mum had become bitter ever since her dad married a second wife but she did not direct her rage to the step children. “My father is very good and was stern about us being raised in a positive light so he would not let our mothers come between us.”

Staying in a polygamous marriage is no paradise but one can choose to be at peace with the situation.

Fighting it all the time will not help ease the frustration. The sooner one accepts there is nothing they can do as long as they are in such a union the better.

It is best however to have a joyful marriage but if the other wife comes in the way of your happiness then keep your distance.

Staying in a polygamous marriage is no paradise but one can choose to be at peace with the situation.

Fighting it all the time will not help ease the frustration.

My ex-boyfriend still wants to exploit me Dear Dr X, My ex-boyfriend has been pestering me for money. He has been calling and texting me endlessly despite the fact that I am ignoring him. In his messages, he wants me to lend him a huge sum of cash which he claims he needs to pay for his son’s medical bill. I dated him for four years but he was lazy and couldn’t keep a job however well-paying it was. The guy was always broke and begging me for cash. Because I loved him

Prophesying his love to his children should not only be by word of mouth but through actions.

No child should be favored or made to feel special than his other siblings.

A good father will warn his wives to keep their altercations to themselves and resist poisoning his children’s mind.

“If I had two wives I would ensure none of them talks ill of the other in the presence of my children. That is not what I want my children to grow up listening to,” said Muoka.

No matter how badly their mothers can’t stand each other, step children can learn to accept each other.

“I grew up with my step siblings and it was really tough getting along when we

and thought he would change, I used to give him money. He lied all the time coming up with excuses why he needed more money only for me to find out he was spending it on another woman he had impregnated. I broke up with him immediately and threw him out.

Now he wants me to give him money after all the heart ache he put me through. I am afraid that this time he may be genuinely in need of my help but I resent him so much and cannot stand to be hurt again. What should I do?

Mercy you need to get over your anger because it Dear Mercy, is not healthy. Let go of the bitterness for His son is not your responsibility. He your own peace of mind. But do not get must clean up his act and be a responsible sucked into the vicious circle of catering dad.You are not obliged to cater for his to him once again. Any man worth his salt should stand on his own two feet and child in anyway. But if you feel compelled to do so, go and make the payment. To not use a gullible woman for money or be sure he is genuine, go to the hospital otherwise. Stay focused and start dating which he claims to be indebted to and again, will you? pay the bill directly. You two parted ways Dr X. on a really bad note and it is evident you haven’t healed from the betrayal. No one is asking you to forget but Send your agonising querries to news@x-news.co.ke

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KIKO ROMEO GOES BACK TO THE ROOTS Kenyan leading designer Kiko Romeo on Friday showcased at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014 in South Africa, and what a show!

Their collection was dubbed ‘Back to Our Roots’ and was a celebration of the fashion

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house’s 18 years in the fashion business.

Founded in 1996 by Scottish born Ann McCreath, who is also the head designer Kiko takes pride in Africaninspired contemporary fashion and their shows have never

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A Walk among Tombstones Rating: R Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure Time: 1 hr. 54 min.

Cast: Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbour Only Liam Neeson can command the screen the way he does, he will keep you glued and wanting more.

In this thriller he does not disappoint delivering blow after blow.

Matt Scudder (Liam Neeson)

is a former New York Police Department cop who works as a private detective while trying to fight off his alcohol addiction. While helping a heroin trafficker find the murderers of his wife, Scudder discovers that this is not the first time such a thing has happened. He sets out to find the perpetrators of these heinous acts before they start killing again.

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The collection brought back the traditional textile technique styled in modern cuts from African fabrics that they are known for and the beautiful hand painted print that is their trademark.

It also featured fashion accessories (bangles and earrings), sandals for both men and women. The fabric is hand printed and is inspired by a small tribe in West Africa. Here is a taste of what went down.

Rating: R Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure Time: 2 hr. 15 min.

Cast: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf and Logan Lerman If war movies give you a thrill then this one is definitely worth watching. If not then there is nothing earth shattering about it.

The year is 1945 and army sergeant Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) is in charge of a tank with a five man crew. They are sent on a deadly mission in enemy territory.

The crew is overwhelmed as they are outnumbered, have little ammo and have a green soldier in their midst. The platoon goes against odds to take down the Nazi’s by striking at their core.

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How to Get Away with Murder Genre: Crime, Drama, Series Time 43 min. per episode Cast: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch From the woman who brought you Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, Shonda Rhimes never fails to bring the A game. This series is a definite must watch.

Law school is a cut throat place and you have to fight to be the best. The series follows the lives of a group of ambitious students and their criminal defence professor. Their professor demands nothing but the best and does not care how the students cover up and dig up dirt as long as it is done. The students get involved in a twisted murder plot that will change their lives.

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forecast capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

HOROSCOPES

Your physical energy is very high today, Capricorn. You’re likely to want to get out and exercise, perhaps jog through the park or attend an aerobics class. Be careful! You might not be as fit as you think, and trying too hard could cause minor injuries. Someone you know professionally might not be in a great mood.

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb

Don’t try to force any solutions - it won’t work. This isn’t a good day to be out and about, because travel of any kind could pose problems. This is also a bad day to plan or start a vacation.

Stay close to home and take care of practicalities, Aquarius.

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

If a friend or acquaintance gives you advice about money or investments today, don’t take it. To follow this unknowledgeable person’s lead might prove to be disastrous. Participation in group activities also isn’t advisable.

They could get out of hand, and you could find end up in the middle of an angry crowd.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19

Gossip and bad feelings among co-workers or in a group could occur today, and there might be some political shenanigans that it would be in your best interests to avoid. This isn’t a good day to go to lunch with co-workers. Get away by yourself.

taurus Apr 20 - May 20

Too much running around might have you feeling exhausted and under the weather today, Taurus. You may have been exercising a little too much.

Therefore, this is a good day to avoid exercise and get some rest. Don’t push yourself too hard! This isn’t a good day to plan or start a vacation.

gemini May 21 - Jun 21

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You could feel extremely passionate today, Gemini. You might want to connect with a love partner but be prevented by circumstances. You might be attracted to racier novels or movies. Repressed anger could bubble up from your subconscious and seek an outlet.

cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22

Electrical or plumbing problems with your house might come up. Call a professional, Cancer. Don’t try to fix it yourself, because you could make it worse. Friends might want to visit, but tell them to wait until another day.

Discussions could quickly deteriorate into arguments today.

leo Jul 23 - Aug 22

Spending too much time in the car could lead to stress or, in extreme cases, minor accidents. On the job, this could turn out to be one of those days. Avoid office politics and stay out of arguments. Try to sequester yourself and do your work alone.

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virgo Aug 23 -Sep 22

Money matters might take a turn for the worse today. Don’t fly off the handle because of this, Virgo. Use every bit of financial savvy you have to put things straight. Try to remain calm and collected when dealing with stubborn people. D

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

Libra, check your house to make certain everything is in working order.

There are indications that small hazards could exist that need correcting.

Tension might run high among family members, and quarrels could result.

Don’t waste time trying to mediate.

They will have to work it out for themselves.

scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

Short visits in your neighborhood could catapult you into some negative situations, Scorpio. It’s best to stay close to home if you can. An angry letter or call could put you in a shaky mood. This isn’t a day to socialize.

Days like this are best spent keeping to yourself and throwing your energy into taking care of whatever you’re working on.

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sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Today you might be a bit worried about your financial affairs, Sagittarius. A past mistake could have led to some rather upsetting consequences.

Now you need to harness every bit of skill you have in order to set things straight.

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1. I throw my hands up in the air sometimes singing eyoo - Kelvin Ouma, Lavington 2. This is what happens when you drink before a match - Simeon Kipkorir Nairobi.

3. Oh beautiful knee, tell me your secrets - Salome Warui, Westlands.

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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.

Carrie Slayton is a columnist for a big society magazine who wants to write more serious articles. Her editor gives her a challenge to get an interview with Finn Dalton a reclusive author after which she can choose topics she wants to write on.

Dalton the author lives in the Alaskan wilderness and has written a bestselling memoir about his life in the wild. He does not give out interviews to the press, talks to no one and nobody really knows where he lives.

Carrie sets out to track the author.

Through research, she forms a theory on his whereabouts. It is during the holidays but she is not taking time off because her career is in trouble. She flies out

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to Alaska and finds a stubborn and charismatic man. She is torn between saving a career and following her heart.

Act on those behind police attacks Claims that retried officers are training cattle rustlers who have turned guns on police offers must be investigated and culprits prosecuted (Retired officers training killer bandits, claims PS, November, 3, 2014).

We have lost more than enough

security officers to the bandits.

Loss of brother sister, son or father is a painful experience that may soon scare away youthful officers who want to serve the nation and earn a living. State resources have been used to train the retired

officers. Other than lacking in patriotism, they are betraying the conduct of the job that fed them and their families when they were in service.

The bandits are out to divide the country and they seem to be out of the one Kenya we know.

An attack on officers is a direct attack on the State.

All resources and expertise must be mobilised to apprehend the killers. We do not want to witness the re-emergence of militias because security is a critical ingredient for

development.

Those behind the attacks on State officers, whether leaders, trainers or the bandits themselves, must serve as an example to others planning to raise a hand against the people of Kenya.

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Kipruto dreams of sparkling in 2015 season The 2014 athletics season has not gone Conseslus Kipruto’s way after winning his first career Diamond Trophy in the 3,000 metres steeplechase last year.

An ankle injury hampered the 20-year-old from a majority of events this year. His only involvement was in the 10th stop of the IAAF Diamond League in Monaco where he came second behind new entrant and league winner Jairus Birech.“Having to miss

on commonwealth hunt in Glasgow Scotland and Africa championships in Morocco has not been an easy thing for me,” he said.

“I am training without pain now. I am looking forward to the next season which I pray will be injury free, with this competitive field of ours, fitness and lucky play key role,” said Kipruto whose diamond trophy earned him Sh3.48m last year. The runner has been at the University of

Eldoret who offered him an opportunity to further his education.

“I am taking business management. It’s good to prepare for life after athletics, I thank Eldoret University for giving me this opportunity to further my studies,” he said.

“My advice to athletes like me, it’s good to take education seriously. That way it not easy to fall prey to rogue managers and coaches,” said Kipruto.

grounded: An ankle injury hampered 20-year-old Kipruto from a majority of races this year.

Rodgers reveals desire to keep Gerrard Brendan Rodgers insists his desire to keep captain Steven Gerrard at Liverpool is driven by common sense rather than sentiment.

Gerrard’s contract expires next June, and he indicated before Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League fall at Newcastle he would move elsewhere to prolong his playing career in case it is not renewed.

Rodgers told a news conference after the game he wanted the 34-year-old midfielder to stay, and Liverpool are set to open talks over a new deal in the next two weeks.

But the Reds boss says he thinks Gerrard -- who has been a Liverpool first-team player since

1998, still has plenty to offer on the pitch.

“It’s certainly not sentimental. As a manager, you can’t afford to do that.

“I just look at his contribution in the two-and-ahalf years I’ve been here.

“When I came in (from Swansea in June 2012), Steven was 32, had struggled with injury, hadn’t played consistently over a number of years and I came in and sold him the idea, the philosophy of how we wanted to work and his importance.

Liverpool are lying seventh after winning four of their opening 10 matches, and Gerrard’s performances have not escaped criticism.

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Arsenal ready to enter UCL knock out stage Arsenal can book a UEFA Champions League knockout stages on tonight when they host Anderlecht at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger’s side has won its first two home fixtures in the competition this season and victory in the fourth match of Group D would see them reach the last 16 with two games to spare - should Borussia Dortmund avoid defeat to Galatasaray.

Two goals in three minutes late on in the reverse fixture in Belgium two weeks ago saw Arsenal snatch all three points and deny Anderlecht a first win in the group.

Theo Walcott is likely to feature for Arsenal after making a late cameo appearance in the 3-0 triumph over Burnley in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Wenger was delighted to welcome the England international back after he sustained a cruciate knee ligament in January, but the London club will still be without Olivier Giroud, Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere.

While that dents its attacking threat, Chile international Alexis Sanchez reached double figures for the season last weekend and Danny Welbeck will look to build on the hat-trick he scored in Arsenal’s last Champions League home game against Galatasaray.

Arsenal’s goalkeeping problem that saw Damian Martinez play in Brussels has also eased with the return from suspension of Wojciech Szczesny the Pole coming straight back in to replace his 22 year-old understudy.

MUST DO: Danny Welbeck fights off an Anderlecht player for the ball.

Kenya will be active during international break, Nyamweya Kenya will be active in the Fifa international break week despite Iran pulling out of hosting Harambee stars in friendly match which was supposed to be played on November 14 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

Iran is preparing itself for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. The Carlos Quieroz team has been pitted against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Bahrain in Group C of the tournament which will be held in Australia from January 9 to 31.

Football Kenya Federation President Sam Nyamweya says they are working to secure a high profile match for the national team while admitting receiving conformation on the friendly

cancellation.

“We were supposed to play Iran during the international week, unfortunately the match has been cancelled, as they have indicated they will not be able to host our national team. In the meantime we are working to secure another match,” he said.

“Our national team need to play in more high profile matches, that is why we have to keep them engaged,” he said.

Nyamweya also distanced the federation form claims that they had demanded exorbitant amount of money from the Iran’s Football Federation for the match to go on as planned.

“It’s wrong saying we asked for abnormal

sums of money, as the hosting national they ought to comply to certain terms like travel expenses and accommodation as indicated by Fifa, we never asked for anything more than that,” he added.

Meanwhile national team head coach Bobby Williamson is yet to win a match after Monday’s 3-0 loss to Morocco last month.

Williamson, who took over the team two months ago, was in-charge of only his second match since replacing Adel Amrouche.

His first match was a 1-0 loss to Egypt in another international build-up match played in September in Aswan City.

HOP SKIP: Stars’ Johanna Omollo vies for the ball in a past match against Nigeria. Kenya will be active in the Fifa international break week despite Iran pulling out of hosting Harambee stars for a friendly in Tehran.

Kenyan riders gearing for Tour du Rwanda 2014 despite Muya’s demise SADDLE UP: Kenya Riders Club cyclists lead during the Eldoret cycling competition.

Kenyan riders will be taking part in the 2014 Tour of Rwanda, Africa’s biggest cycling event later this month.

Kenyan riders will be taking part in the 2014 Tour of Rwanda, Africa’s biggest cycling event later this month, but it will not be the same again.

This is after the passing on of National champion and 2012 Tour de Rwanda bronze medallist John Njoroge Muya.

Njoroge who represented the country in this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, was killed while on duty for the country in the

Philippines last month. He was laid to rest last week in his Nyandarua home.

He was killed in Luzon, following a head-on collision with a car at the ongoing Tour of Matabungkay Championship.

Among the riders who will be in Rwanda include Samwel Mwangi, Suleiman Kangangi, Paul Agorir, Benjamin Kogo and Samuel Ikuli.

“It will be a low key event, Muya our best cyclist will not be with us not just

for this race but forever, we are still shaken,” said Kogo.

“The race course is seriously tough but I am determined to give everything. If we do a really good job, this can help us get more sponsorship and support. But most importantly to dedicate to Muya,” said Kangangi.

The riders are not sure who will be drafted into the team to replace Muya but says they will help whoever comes in and help him settle down.

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THUMBS UP: Impala Saracens coach Nick Abok has praised his side’s sixth finish at the 67th edition of the Singapore Cricket Club International Sevens series.

Impala Saracens playing progress elates coach Abok

Coach Nick Abok has heaped praise on his Resolution Impala Saracens side after they finished sixth overall in the 67th edition of the Singapore Cricket Club International Sevens tournament.

Abok says there has been tremendous progress after their best placing ever at position six.

“They played their hearts out and I’m encouraged by what I saw,” he said.

Some of the players who stood out in

the Resolution Impala Saracens were Jacob Ojee, Lameck Dunde (captain), Sam Oliech, Patrice Agunda and Davis Chenge.

In the pre-quarter final match against Swedish Vikings, Ojee scored two

tries while Samuel Motari and Oliech scored one try each. Kevin Keegan converted two tries.

“We had to play to our strength which was speed on the out wide and deny them possession. We did this very

well,” Abok said.

“Our wish next time is to chase the title since we have proved we can play in the big league if you look at the results,” Abok said.

Sakho is EPL Africa’s best for October West Ham United’s Senegalese striker Diafra Sakho has been named the English Premier League African Player for the month of October.

The 24-year-old held off challenges of fellow countrymen Hammer Alex Song and Swansea City’s Wilfried Bony to lift the award.

Sakho has been in excellent form for his club since arriving in England from Metz, France, and has struck a working partnership with record signing Enner Valencia.

In the last weekend of October, Sakho

ON A ROLL: Zulfiqar Babar and Pakistan celebrate the wicket by Steve Smith. Pakistan dismissed Smith to spark an Australian collapse on the way to a 356-run win.

Pakistan hit Australia for the first time in two decades Pakistan won the second Test against Australia by 356 runs in Abu Dhabi on Monday to take their first series victory over the Australians in 20 years.

Australia, set a 603-run target, were dismissed for 246 soon after lunch on the fifth and final day.

The fall was Australia’s third worst in terms of runs in all Test cricket and Pakistan’s biggest in all Tests.

Pakistan won the first Test by 221 runs in Dubai. Steven Smith missed a fighting hundred by just three runs as spinners Zulfiqar Babar (5-120) and Yasir Shah (3-44) demolished them on a weary pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

Mitchell Marsh made 47 and defied the Pakistan attack during a 107-run fifth wicket stand with Smith, but Australia lost five wickets in quick succession after lunch.

equalled Mick Quinn’s record of scoring six in six Premier league games in a row for West Ham after scoring the winner against champions Manchester City in a 2-1 triumph at Upton Park.

Awards Director and CEO of New African Soccer Tunde Adelakun said “Sakho is well worth this award.

In September, Kenyan captain Victor Wanyama was named English League African Player Of The Month of September after beating Victor Moses, Sakho and Mo Diame.

Oyugi lifts first prize in Tusker Jenga game drive Kisumu resident Harrison Oyugi is the first winner of Sh200,000 in the ongoing Tusker Jenga Game drive.

Oyugi lifted the prize at an event held at Kisumu’s Simba Union Grounds on Saturday. Kenya Premier League clubs Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Tusker FC received cash contributions from fans.

“This is an exciting time for me. It’s a dream come

true. I’ll use this money to take my business to the next level. I’m in the hospitality industry and I also train young people in that field.

This money will go a long way,” said Oyugi.

The promotion targets top-tier football and rugby clubs taking part in the Tusker Premier League and Kenya Cup. Tusker has the highest contributions at Sh 131,884, Gor

second with Sh121,182 while AFC have Sh112,640.

The award event was preceded by a six-a-side tournament amongst Kisumu teams, which was won by Nyaori after beating Paradise in a penalty shootout.

“We’re ready to move to the next level since we have beaten all other Kisumu teams. We want to play in the big leagues,” said Nyaori coach Peter Wakili.

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Bad news for Liverpool, Bale’s Back Bale returns to Madrid’s starting XI against Liverpool Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has returned to training ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Liverpool.

The news will come as a blow to the Reds’ hopes of taking anything away from the Spanish capital, particularly with memories of the 3-0 defeat at Anfield still fresh in the minds from last month.

Bale, 25, wrote on his Twitter account: “Feels good to be at the top of the table and back in training with the boys!”

The world’s most expensive player missed the first Group B clash against the Reds and has been out for Madrid’s last five matches in total with a pelvic muscle injury.

The La Liga giants have not struggled in the former Tottenham star’s absence though, as they won all five games, scoring 19 goals and overhauling Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

In the first match against Liverpool, Isco and James Rodriguez produced stunning performances prompting suggestions Bale may struggle to regain his spot in the team.

However, manager Carlo Ancelotti has indictated it is a selection headache he will welcome.

“Everyone thinks that Bale is a problem, but I think he is a player that will help us to be even better,” said the Italian.

Victory against the Reds will guarantee the Champions League holders’ spot in the last16 with two games remaining, and Ancelotti’s only injury concern is right-back Dani Carvajal.

HOW ABOUT THAT: Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale heads in his side’s second goal in the Champions League final soccer match against Atletico Madrid at the Luz Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, May 24, 2014.

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Sad days in Football as Homeboyz coach Ingutia and GFE chair Ben Bahati pass on Football Kenya Federation FKF is in a sombre mood after the passing on of Kakamega Homeboyz Head Coach Jared Ingutia and GFE 105 chairman Bishop Ben Bahati on Monday.

FKF head of technical committee Elly Mukolwe said it’s a double tragedy to football at large and National Super League Zone B where the two comes from.

“We have the sudden death of the two great, it’s a big loss to football, and I wish to console the bereaved families, friends and the two clubs for their loss.

The federation shall be with them in this trying moments,” said Mukolwe.

Bishop Ben Bahati had been admitted at the Nairobi Hospital after an accident along the Nairobi-Eldoret Highway.

Homeboyz Secretary General Gilbert Alushula said the news of Ingutia sudden death was shocking and hard to take.

“The coach was in good health. He only took ill last night. He passing on hours later at the Kakamega General Hospital,” he said.

The coach is said to have attended the team’s Monday training ahead of this weekend. The cause of his death has not been established yet.

Zoo negligence lifts Shabana towards promotion Shabana FC have moved to the top of National Super League Zone ‘B’ standings after leaders Zoo Kericho were docked points for allegedly fielding an ineligible player against Agro-Chemicals.

Zoo who had 47 points and in first position now lie in third with three points less following the latest Football Kenya Federation FKF ruling. A statement from FKF signed

by CEO Michael Esakwa revealed that Zoo had fielded – Michael Otieno – during the match they (Zoo) won 2-1. Agro-Chemicals lodged an appeal against Zoo FC for fielding

an illegible player. “You fielded an ineligible player named Michael Otieno contrary to provisions of rule 15 (a) which governs FKF National Super League 2014. FKF hereby awards the match to Agro-Chemicals FC on 2-0 goals, three point’s basis.”

Shabana are now on 46 points, one ahead of second placed Kakamega Homeboyz while Zoo drop to third on 44 points.

Shabana will play Finlay in their final league match at Gusii Stadium with victory guaranteeing them promotion to the Kenyan Premier League for the first time since 1996.

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