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Massive theft in the counties to be revealed Kakamega senator bonny Khalwale who chairs the public accounts committee of the senate says they will expose looting in the devolved units from next week

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ational Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has today denied rumours that the government is broke, telling MPs that the current financial crisis in the country is due to the mismatch between resources and the available funds.

Spending in various government departments has stalled in a cash crunch that forced MPs to summon the CS for explanations.

And when he appeared before the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, Rotich said there can never be enough money and that the government only needs to prioritise its demands.

“There will never be enough money. We just need to prioritise our demands,” he told the committee chaired by Mbeere South MP Mutava Musyimi.

He linked the challenges to the depreciation of regional currencies including South Africa’s Rand and the Kenyan Shilling.

Rotich said development in Sub-Saharan Africa reduced from 4.5 per cent to 3.8 per cent and that the global growth also reduced from 3.7 per cent to 3.1 per cent. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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From Page 1 He said the first quarter of the financial year is normally very tough and is responsible for the current situation.

“This year, the Central Bank of Kenya tightened things up including increase of lending rates,” he told the committee.

The committee which is charged with oversight of the implementation of the budget had last week adjourned its investigations into the financial crisis after Rotich and PS Kamau Thugge failed to honour summons. They were out of the country in Lima, Peru.

The MPs also wanted the Cabinet Secretary to give a clear picture of the country’s financial position and explain the cause of the cash crunch which has affected operations within various ministries, Parliament and counties.

Rotich, however, denied any cash crunch in government, saying mony to the counties has been disbursed.

He said all government employees have been paid.

“I have heard people saying that Treasury failed to release money. That is not true. We have so far released Sh34 billion to the counties,” he said.

He asked the county governments to manage their funds well, saying the regional units have enough funds in their CBK accounts.

But MPs poked holes

into his response terming it casual. Mary Emasse, the committee’s deputy chairperson said the CS ‘casual’ manner downplayed the urgency of the matter.

“The way you have responded to the matter is casual, yet the matter is very serious,” she told the minister.

Others measures Rotich outlined to be taken by the Treasury to minimise wastage of funds include strict use of e-procurement and forcing government agencies to strictly adhere to the PFM act.

He also said they will cooperate with the Controller of Budget and the Auditor General to impose sanctions on those found misusing funds.

The minister will again appear before the MPs to give further explanations on the matter since there was not enough time for him to respond to all queries the legislators raised.

While summoning the CS, Musyimi had said that MPs wanted to get a clear picture of the country’s financial position. He said they wanted to know whether the government is facing a cash flow problem or if the country is broke. The MPs said they are under pressure from their constituency staff and suppliers, many of whom have not been paid since the beginning of the current financial year on July 1.

MPs from pastoral areas join Land Bill opposition MPs from the pastoralist communities have opposed the Land Amendment Bill 2015, arguing that it fails to establish a viable institutional framework for the governance of community land.

The more than 25 MPs under the Pastoralists Parliamentary Group who addressed a press conference at Parliament Building, said the bill in its

current form does not reflect the wishes of the community.

“The community Land Bill, 2015 at part three, section 15 and 16 purport to provide for the administration and management of community Land, but fails to establish a viable institutional framework for the governance of community land as it consolidates regulatory power

in the Cabinet Secretary,” Samburu North MP Alois Lentoimaga who spoke on behalf of the group said.

“The structure of registered community, whose establishment is given at Section Seven in accordance with law relating to societies is severely limiting and does not itself encompasses the expectations of the

DISOWNED: National Land Commission vice chairperson Abigael Mukolwe with Commissioner Samuel Tororei when they disowned the Land Bill on Tuesday. MPs from pastoralist communities have also opposed the Bill.

Draconian media laws opposed

ANGERED: Media Council of Kenya CEO Harun Mwangi addresses journalists at the council’s headquarters in Nairobi today. The council has protested the passage of laws that seek to punish the media if they report negatively about Parlaiment.

communities who had proposed a three-tier inverted pyramid institutional framework,” he said.

The inverted pyramid structure has the community Assembly at the top for overall governance, the Community land management committee at the middle responsible for the day-to-day management and the community land board at the bottom level for arbitration and management of conflicts.

The proposal of the pyramid was made in line with the social hierarchy of the community informal set up.

The bill seeks to amend various Acts including the Land Act, Land Registration Act and NLC Act and the Physical Planning Act. It also seeks to collapse the proposed Evictions Draft Bill and Historical Land Injustices Draft Bill law under the amendment bill instead of stand-alone Acts as favoured by the National Land Commission (NLC).

NLC has disowned the bill, claiming alterations have been made to their initial proposals.

The commission also claims the bill wants to make it less powerful and finally disbands it.

In the Evictions Draft Bill, the MPs said evictions without safeguards violates the Constitution.

“This is a major concern to us bearing in mind that evictions from community land are bound to happen to give room for 2030 mega projects designed all over community land,” said Lentoimaga.

Germany to help Kenya fight terror Germany has assured Kenya of support in the war against terrorism.

Incoming German Ambassador Jutta Frasch said Germany will work closely with Kenya to improve security and counter threats posed by terrorism that have been witnessed in recent times. “Kenya and Germany have long standing and very good relations and we are determined to develop them further,” Mrs Frasch said. She was speaking today when she presented her credentials to President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi.

President Kenyatta also separately received credentials from High Commissioner Suchitra Durai of India and Ambassador Kwon Youngdae of Korea.President Kenyatta welcomed

the three envoys and expressed optimism that they will enhance relations between Kenya and their respective countries during their tour of duty.

Speaking when she presented her credentials, Indian High Commissioner Durai observed that the relations between Kenya and India have become multifaceted to include social, educational, economic and technological fields. “The Government of India is keen to further strengthen our relations for the mutual benefit of the people of our two countries,” Mrs Durai said.On his part, Korean Ambassador Kwon said his priority will be to promote trade between Kenya and Korea during his tour of duty in the country.

Massive theft in counties to be revealed next week Theft cases reported in the 47 counties during the 2013/2014 financial year will be laid bare from next week, the Senate’s Public Account and Investment Committee chairman Bonny Khalwale has promised.

Khalwale who was speaking on Citizen TV today morning said they are just waiting for the Auditor-General’s report of the first few counties which will be ready by next week for tabling in before the Senate for scrutiny and debate.

“Even as we start to table reports next week, Kenyans will have to be patient enough to know about the recent things that people talk about in the year 2015/16.

In the counties’ audit report expected next week, Kenyans will be told the problems and thefts which took place in the 47 counties in the first financial year 2013/14,” he said.

His promise came just a day after senators expressed shock after it emerged that the Nakuru County government has been spending money without the approval of the Assembly.

The shocking revelation was unearthed when the committee met Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua. It was dis-

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City Hall: Sh15m internet is for all county offices City Hall has denied reports that it intends to spend Sh15 million on internet connectivity for the offices of Governor Evans Kidero and his deputy Jonathan Mueke. The County’s ICT executive Anne Lokidor, has however said the amount includes Internet connection expenditure for all City Hall offices, the City Hall Annex, the 17 sub-Counties and eight (8) other satellite sites. She urged the media to scrutinise and cross check facts before reporting. She said the internet has now become an integral part of the Nairobi County operations, providing Nairobians convenient access to services such as payment for rent and rates, application and tracking of permits, daily market fees and stall rental, school registration, customer care, complaints management and contacting emergency services like fire.

Eastleigh residents protest poor sewerage covered that the county government has paid up to Sh2.6 billion to its employees and other County budgets without the Assembly’s approval.

Mr Khalwale said the move is unconstitutional and consequently ordered the speaker of Nakuru County Assembly, Leader of Majority and Leader of Minority to appear before the committee on October 28 to shed more light on

the matter. Also set to appear before the committee over the same is the County’s finance executive and the governor’s legal adviser.

“It is either you collectively do not know how government operations are conducted or you have decided to ignore the Constitution,” Khalwale told the Mbugua.

The Kakamega Senator also said the committee will sum-

mon the Controller of Budgets to explain how it approved the County’s budget without the Assembly’s approval.

“The law stipulates that the Controller of Budgets can only approve a County’s budget once the respective County Assembly has approved it.

We will seek to know from the Controller of Budgets why this law did not apply to Nakuru County,” said Khalwale.

LOOTING: Senate’s Public Accounts Committee chair Bonny Khalwale during the grilling of Turkana Governor Josephat Nanok last month. He has promised to reveal massive theft at the counties beginning next week.

Kidero named among most influential Kenyans LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE: Governor Kidero looks through a contractors’ machine when he commissioned the construction of Britam building’s 30th floor in Upperhill yesterday. Kidero has been named among the most influential Kenyans in a new survey by Ipsos.

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) secretary general Wilson Sossion have been named among the top five most influential Kenyans.

A new poll conducted by Ipsos between October 1 and 8, places President Uhuru Kenyatta atop the list followed by Cord’s Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto coming third place. First lady Margaret Kenyatta was ranked sixth with Cotu boss Francis Atwoli and Chief Justice Willy Mutunga placed seventh and eighth respectively. University of Nairobi students’ leader Babu Owino is at number nine with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka closing the top 10.

Others in the list of the top 20 influential persons include Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko, Industrialist Manu Chandaria, National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale, ODM secretary general Ababu Namwamba and nominated MP and TNA chairman Johnson Sakaja. Comedian Churchill Ndambuki, Talk Show host Jeff Koinange, blogger Robert Alai, businessman Chris Kirubi and Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Olive Mugenda complete the list.

Residents of Nairobi’s Eastleigh estate earlier today held a peaceful demonstration over the destruction of sewerage and water systems by the local contractor. Led by area business community members, the residents said the destruction of the sewerage and water systems have occasioned shortage of water and that the sewer is posing a potential health hazard.

They have petitioned Nairobi County government to order the contractor to restore the systems or they boycott paying taxes. “We have now issued a one-week ultimatum to the contractor and the county government to reinstate the water systems, ensure the sewer is properly channelled, unblock and clear garbage, failure to which we will have no otherwise, but to stop the works of the contractor” said Ahmed Mohammed who spoke on their behalf.

Do not ignore El Nino warnings: Red Cross The Kenya Red Cross society has cautioned Kenyans against ignoring the warnings of the weatherman about the anticipated El Nino rains. The society has called on Kenyans to prepare adequately for the impending rains because the El Nino phenomenon is real and it is only a matter of time before the heavy rains begin pounding the country with flash floods expected in some areas. However, the humanitarian society have assured Kenyans that they have put enough responsive measures, besides a number of emergency teams that will be stationed across the country to respond to their needs. The meteorological department has predicted that the North eastern region will experience heavy rains beginning this weekend even as residents living along river banks and sloppy areas continue to defy orders to move to safer grounds.

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Uganda opposition leader Besigye, officials arrested Uganda Opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been arrested, along with some of his party colleagues. Their arrest comes as the party was to begin planning its campaign activities for next year’s elections, reports the BBC’s Patience Atuhaire in the capital, Kampala. Two people were arrested along with Besigye when police raided his home at dawn, local media reports. Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) MP Ssemujju Nganda, who is also the party’s spokesperson, was also picked up from his home and has been taken to a police station at Naggalama, near Kampala.

Eritrean players seek asylum in Bostwana

Ten players from the Eritrean football team have refused to return home after playing a World Cup qualifying match in Botswana and are now seeking asylum there, officials say. The men were detained by police after deciding not to board their plane. They are reported to have refused to go home despite the intervention of the Eritrean ambassador in Botswana. There have been a number of mass defections by Eritrean athletes in recent years.

Zuma suspends SA police chief in mine probe Zuma suspend SA police chief in Marikani mine death probe South African President Jacob Zuma has suspended police chief Riah Phiyega while misconduct allegations against him are examined, his office says. Last month, Zuma’s office launched an investigation into her role in the 2012 killing of 34 miners by officers during a strike at the Marikana mine. It followed an inquiry’s finding that police followed a “defective” plan to break up the strike.

General Phiyega disputes the findings and defends police handling of the strike.

EU to discuss Turkey migrat deal European leaders are to discuss measures to ease the region’s migration crisis, with Turkey the focus of their efforts in Brussels.

Nearly 600,000 migrants have reached the EU by sea so far this year, most via Turkey, says the International Organisation for Migration. Turkey is thought to be hosting some two million migrants, most of them fleeing the war in neighbouring Syria.

Kenya to seek deep cuts at MC10 Nairobi summit

Kenya will seek deep cuts from the developed countries’ in trade involving farm subsidies, during the forthcoming 10th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC10) to be held in Nairobi, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Principal Secretary Dr. Karanja Kibicho has said. The country and by extension Africa will also push for policy flexibilities in agriculture, industrial goods and trade in services, and cuts fisheries subsidies curb effects on artesinal fishing developing countries. In a speech read on his behalf be Amb. Nelson Ndirangu, during the National Trade Negotiations Committee retreat in Machakos to shape Kenya’s position on various issues to be negotiated during MC10, Kibicho said the December summit is fast approaching hence the need to finalise on preparations.

The workshop is being held to assess the current mood in the WTO negotiations and explore what is possible to harvest in Nairobi from Doha Round of Trade negotiations.

“This conference is dedicated to Africa, therefore should ensure the outcomes are of benefit to the continent,” said the PS. He said the adoption of the Trade Facilitation Agreement will mark a great step in the progress of the Doha Development Agenda and ensure the removal of bottlenecks affecting trade and enhance more regional trade. The retreat by

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Principal Secretary Dr. Karanja Kibicho addresses the media in a past function. He has said Kenya will push for deep cuts from developed countries at the MC10 summit in Nairobi.

the National Trade Negotiations Committee is expected to identify and deliberate on key areas that Kenya should give priority to as a guide during the forthcoming Ministerial Conference. “I urge you to be committed to discussions and deliberations during the retreat and

make positive contributions that will safeguard Kenya’s interest in the multi-lateral system,” Kibicho challenged the Team. The Team is also required to adopt the work undertaken by trade facilitation experts of determining the cost of Category C Measures of the

Trade Facilitation Agreement (Category Care border measures which require time and resources to implement), and to adopt terms of Reference (TORs) and structure of the National Trade Facilitation Committee.

US troops to fight Boko Haram in Cameroon US President Barack Obama has announced that US armed forces have been deployed to Cameroon to help fight against the Islamist militants Boko Haram.

The force, which will be 300 strong, will conduct airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations in the region.

Cameroon and Chad have been targeted by the Islamist militants from northern Nigeria. Obama

said the forces would remain in Cameroon until “no longer needed”.

In a notification to Congress, he said an advance force of 90 troops were sent to the country on Monday.

He said all US troops there would be “equipped with weapons for the purpose of providing their own force protection and security”.

Last year, US surveillance planes and personnel were deployed in

north-east Nigeria after the kidnap of more than 200 schoolgirls who are still missing.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the mission would be “part of a broader regional effort to stop the spread of Boko Haram and other violent extremist organisations in West Africa”.

US surveillance planes and personnel took part in the search for the Chibok schoolgirls in north-

east Nigeria last year, but this is the first US deployment envisaging any sort of combat engagement with Boko Haram.

Cameroon has become a target for Boko Haram militants since backing the Nigerian military in its fight against the group.

Two female suicide bombers killed nine people and injured 29 in an attack on Kangaleri town in far northern Cameroon on Sunday.

Ebola lingers in semen for nine months: Study Ebola persists in the semen of male survivors much longer than previously thought, a study shows.

The report in the New England Journal of Medicine found twothirds of men had Ebola in their semen up to six months after infection, and a quarter after nine.

A separate study, in the same journal, reports Ebola being spread through sex with a survivor six months after their symptoms had started.

Men who have survived Ebola are being encouraged to wear condoms.

Previous outbreaks of Ebola had shown the virus was present in semen for 82 days after the onset of symptoms.

However, with huge numbers of Ebola-survivors now in West Africa, there is concern about how long the virus persists and if that poses a threat.

One study, led by the US Army Medical Research Institute, documents the first “evidence of

sexual transmission of Ebola virus”.

The researchers analysed the genetic code of the virus in a man’s semen and the blood of his female partner in Liberia and showed it was “consistent with direct transmission”.

The analysis reported “infective Ebola virus” was in the man’s semen for at least 179 days after the onset of symptoms.

Meanwhile, a team in Sierra Leone tracked a 93 male survivors and found traces of Ebola virus in the

semen of 100 per cent of the nine men tested after three months.

The virus was not detected in the only man tested 10 months after symptoms started.

The doctors’ report concluded: “We do not yet have data on the extent to which positivity (on the test) is associated with virus infectivity”.

The World Health Organisation said sexual transmission was “rare” but admitted lack of definitive evidence yet.

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Morning newspaper summaries MPs divided in renewed It’s a crime to say Dark day in graft war as Central Bank, CMA on debate on Waki report: anything MPS don’t MPs kill media probe: MPs the spot over Imperial’s The Jubilee Coalition faces an uphill task like: Parliament yesterday passed a yesterday openly declared their hatred for sudden closure: Tuesday’s in its quest to have Parliament form a select committee to investigate the Waki Report on the post-election violence. The motion was yesterday opposed by some MPs on both sides of the political aisle, who said it was dividing the county and not helping Deputy President William Ruto. Debate on the motion will continue today as MPs never exhausted the three hours yesterday.

law to protect MPs from public scrutiny and limit media coverage. The proposed law introduced a new offence called “scandalising Parliament” and prescribed tough penalties to go with it. A journalist deemed to have “scandalised” Parliament will be fined Sh500, 000 or jailed for two years. This means that reporters will be afraid to investigate issues such as the wanton corruption among MPs.

freedom of the press and voted to keep a clause in the Powers and Privileges of Parliament Bill calling for heavy fines and punishments for journalists who publish ‘libellous’ material about them.

They termed the offensive clause in the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Bill 2014 as necessary for “self-preservation” while passing it yesterday.

sudden closure of Imperial Bank yesterday sent shockwaves across Kenya‘s financial services sector even as pressure mounted on the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority to come clean on the matter.

The CBK and the CMA are on the spot for failing to smell trouble, at the midtier lender which got their approval to issue a bond only two months ago.

Parliament passes law to Teacher charged with Kuria’s date with ICC as Petrol cut of Sh9 biggest punish media: MPs yesterday sex attack on student: A Uhuru allies add new monthly adjustment in ganged up to pass a draconian law to school teacher yesterday denied defiling twist: Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria fuel price control era: shield themselves from public scrutiny a 15-year old Form One student at a and introduce a Sh500, 000 fine for journalists guilty of defaming them.

In the latest assault on media freedom in this country, the National Assembly voted by acclamation to impose penalties to intimidate journalists covering Parliament. MPs retained the offensive clauses despite protests from media organisations.

Highridge Girls Secondary School.

Mr Hillary Okeyo Moses also denied committing an indecent act with a child by touching her inappropriately when he appeared before the Nairobi Chief Magistrate. He was remanded until tomorrow when the court will rule on the bail terms.

yesterday met International Criminal Court (ICC) investigators to shed light on his recent claims that witnesses in the case against Deputy President William Ruto, and his co-accused Joshua Sang were procured. The three-hour meeting that took place at the Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, saw Kuria meet the unidentified ICC officials in the company of his lawyer Danson Mungatana.

Petrol prices have dropped by the biggest margin since December 2010 when the energy regulator started controlling the cost of fuel, offering a big relief to motorists. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Wednesday cut the price of petrol, mainly used to run personal cars, by Sh9.36 per litre to Sh93.29 in Nairobi.

But diesel is up Sh2.44 per litre.

Coast police ban crime Senate backs law to clip EACC investigating Centum in Sh1.2bn alert group: Police have banned MPs’ wings: Senators yesterday Sh1.4b tender for injection into K-Rep the Mombasa Crime Alert Group, unanimously supported proposed choppers at the Office of rights issue: Centum has allegedly following numerous complains constitutional changes that seek to injected Sh1.2 billion into K-Rep of harassment and intimidation by take away MPs’ powers to approve the President: The Ethics and members of the public. Detectives are concerned that the group has literally taken over the police duty of arrest and detention of criminals, contrary to the law, and might pose a security threat if not contained. Mombasa County Commander Francis Wanjohi accused the group of engaging in security operations.

appointments of top government officers.

The senators want the sole right to vet and approve nominees to the positions of Director of Public Prosecutions, Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, AuditorGeneral, Controller of Budget and Inspector-General of Police. Holders of these positions enjoy security of tenure.

Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating a complaint against the Office of the President over alleged procurement irregularities in the Sh1.4 billion overhaul of three MI-17 police helicopters that have had poor safety records. It is among security-related contracts shrouded in secrecy.

Bank, taking its majority share in the bank’s ongoing rights issue expected to be concluded by end of the year. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed investment company is majority shareholder of K-Rep Bank, having raised its stake in the lender to 67.54 per cent nearly a year ago.

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Low cost carrier, Jambojet now increases daily flights to Eldoret Kenyan low cost carrier Jambojet has increased its daily flights to Eldoret by fifty per cent in a bid to tap into the growing number of passengers travelling to and from Uasin Gishu County and beyond.

Jambojet’s chief executive Willem Hondius said the airline will now fly three times daily to Eldoret, except Sundays when it will operate two flights a day.

The extra flights now give a wider choice with flexible and convenient timings.

“The increase in frequency will see Jambojet increase its seat capacity by over fifty per cent, each way, into a region that we have seen growth in terms of passage numbers,” said Hondius.

TOUCH DOWN: A Boeing 737-300 Jambojet plane parked on the runway.

“We continue to target the growing domestic travel market comprising of tourists, athletes, lecturers, students, traders, investors and government officials in the region.”

The new flight will depart Nairobi at 14h30, arrive in Eldoret at 15h20, and depart Eldoret at 15h40 and arrive in Nairobi at 16h30 from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays it will depart Nairobi at 10h00 and arrive in Eldoret 50 minutes later, before departing at 11h00 to back to Nairobi.

The Eldoret route is one of Jambojet’s key destinations where uptake has been high since inception in April 2014. The opening of a North Rift branch office

in April this year, during a ceremony that was presided over by the Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago has helped boost this growth.

Last month, the airline launched a campaign targeting first time flyers with a goal to demystify flying, whilst highlighting the benefits it presents over alternative means such as road or rail.

Since its inception, the airline now flies to Eldoret, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa and Nairobi. It flewmore than 500,000 passengers in its first year of operation and aims to surpass the numbers this year.

Pepsi, Coke woo yoghurt firm Petrol prices drop below sh100 as diesel, kerosene cost rise in Sh310 bn business deal Pepsi and Coca-Cola are in talks to invest in Chobani, a Greek yogurt maker in a deal that could see the value of the dairy company hit $3 billion (Sh310 billion).

The negotiations indicate how soft drink giants are making a push to branch out beyond the carbonated beverage sector into the consumer market’s fastergrowing healthy lifestyle segment.

Chobani is exploring selling a minority stake in the company.

The yogurt maker, which is a global firm is looking for a strategic investor to help expand its supply chain, distribution, manufacturing

base and geographic footprint for its popular yogurts such as Flip, which combines yogurt with flavours such as peanut butter and coffee, Reuters reports.

The deal, which is still under negotiation, could change and there is no certainty that either Pepsi or CocaCola, two of the world’s most famous competitive brands, will reach an agreement.

Other companies are also in talks with Chobani about a potential investment, inside sources have revealed.

Based in New Berlin, New York, Chobani was founded in 2005 by Turkish immigrant Hamdi Ulukaya. While its

INDUSTRY Kenya’s Java House will open more outlets across Africa within the next five years to capitalise on rising consumer spending, its chief executive has revealed.

Kevin Ashley, who founded Java’s first outlet in Nairobi in 1999, said the company would open branches in Kigali, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Accra and Lusaka. For now, the firm’s only outlets beyond Kenya are in Uganda’s capital Kampala.

Ashley’s ambition reflects the

yogurt has become one of the top-selling Greek brands in the United States, Chobani has also experienced a number of developmental constraints.

A deal with either company could turn Chobani around since Pepsi and Coca-Cola have both dabbled in the dairy business.

In 2012, Pepsi started selling yogurt through a joint venture with German dairy company, Theo Müller.

This year, Coca-Cola began national distribution of a milk product called FairLife, which it created through a joint venture with Select Milk Producers.

The cost of super petrol has fallen to Sh93.29 per litre in Nairobi, down from Sh102.65 during the previous review period, new numbers from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) have revealed.

In the latest review by the commission, the cost of kerosene has jumped to Sh56.04 a litre, up from Sh52.55 while diesel prices have risen to Sh82.43 from Sh79.99 during the last review period.

Kerosene is one of the most popular fuels in the country since roughly 60 per cent of the population uses it for either cooking or lighting. A policy report from World Bank funded organisation, Lighting Africa has revealed that some consumers spend as much as Sh700 a week on Kerosene.

The ERC’s new prices will hold steady until the commission’s next review on November 14. The commission has pegged the fall in the price of super petrol on the average landed cost of imported super

petrol, which decreased by 18.6 per cent from US$695.68 (Sh71,800) per tonne in August to US$564.47(Sh58,200) per tonne last month.

The price of super petrol in Mombasa now stands at Sh89.98 while diesel and kerosene will retail at Sh79.15 and Sh53.32 respectively.

In Nakuru, the super petrol price will hold steady at Sh94.02, diesel at Sh83.35 and kerosene at Sh56.88 while in Eldoret super petrol will sell at Sh95.17, diesel at Sh84.49 and kerosene at Sh57.91. Super petrol Kisumu will sell at Sh95.23, diesel will retail at Sh84.56 and kerosene at Sh57.91.

“The purpose of the fuel pricing regulations is to cap the pump prices of the products which are already in the country, such that the importation and other prudently incurred costs are recovered, while ensuring reasonable prices to consumers,” ERC said in a statement.

Kenya Java to open more outlets in EA cities confidence of many African and other firms about rising spending power on a continent that boasts several fast-growing economies, even if a commodity price slide has taken some of the shine off the “Africa Rising” theme.

Ashley, who sold 90 per cent of the company to Africa-focused Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) for an undisclosed sum in 2012, said there was growing demand for the chain’s products, from a cup of

coffee worth $1.50(Sh150) to $10 (Sh1000) steaks.

“We cannot keep up with the growth of our customer base in Africa so we have enough to keep us busy,” he said.

Annual revenue was more than Sh3 billion ($29 million) in 2014 and is expected to hit Sh4 billion next year, Ashley said, adding that the firm had been funding growth from its own revenue.

With a new store usually costing

about Sh50 million to set up, he said the firm could finance as many as 15 a year but practical considerations limited it to 12. “That is a nice problem to have,” Ashley said.

ECP plans to sell its Java stake in 2017. Ashley said all options, including an initial public offering, would be considered.

In Kenya, most coffee shops are in Nairobi, but the chain has outlets in four other towns and plans to start in three more centres within a year.

It has started the Planet Yoghurt brand, an outlet serving frozen yoghurt, and has one pizzeria outlet, called 360 Degrees, but Ashley said it was keeping its focus on coffee.

“We do not want to become the hyena that smells meat in two different corners and then tears himself into two pieces and dies right on the spot because he can’t decide which way to go,” he said.

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Even at his lowest moment said the Washington Post, Lamar can still not escape the Kardashian curse. Lamar’s father has been quoted numerous times saying Khloe and the Kardashian family in general are “the curse of his son’s life.”

Whether this accusation is true or not, the Kardashian girls have brought sheer misery to the men they have been involved with, starting with their mother Kris Jenner who the men she has been married to have ended up either dead or gender confused. Kris was first married to Robert Kardashian until 1991 when they called it quits only for Kris to remarry a month later to Bruce Jenner who she remained married to until the finalization of their divorce earlier this year. Her first husband, Robert, died in 2003 of cancer while Bruce...err…Caitlyn Jenner has given up his masculinity up and turned into a woman!

Her daughter Kim didn’t fall far from the tree. If anything, Kim has been the most destructive of the Kardashians. Her first marriage was by eloping with Damon Thomas in 2000 when she was only 19, a marriage which ended in divorce three years later. If you think that was fast, you probably didn’t hear of her marriage to Kris Humphries in 2011 which lasted 72 days before the couple developed ‘irreconcilable differences’ which added to Kim’s fame after her leaked sex tape with Ray J while little has

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From Kris, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney’s trend to destroy the men in their lives, we can’t help but be worried for Kim’s current hubby Kanye, Corie Gamble who Kris Jenner’s Ben 10, Tyga who is dating Kylie Jenner and Joe Jonas who is rumored to be dating Kendall Jenner.

Away from their destructive vibe, doctors have now confirmed that Lamar has a 50-50 chance of surviving and you guessed it, Khloe is by his side!

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FoxType is a courtesy detector app with the ability to analyze textual input and message tone then give a rating on a scale of 1-100 with the classification of impolite, neutral and polite. We all have different perspectives as to what is rude or not and therefore, we often offend recipients of our messages without even knowing it because what is polite to us may be offensive to others. This is where FoxType strategically comes in, establishing a middle ground. With the knowledge

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FoxType has the additional feature of offering ideas to improve on the courtesy value of your message by suggesting alternative words, phrase and sentence structure that will pass on the originally intended message in a much more pleasant way. The app also isolates words with negative negation and advices you to completely avoid them or add pleasant adjectives and adverbs.

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Scott checks into rehab as Lamar condition worsens Scott Disick has reportedly checked into a rehab for alcohol and drug treatment.

The 32-year-old has been having a tough year, as he and longtime love Kourtney Kardashian called it quits in July after Disick was photographed cozying up to an ex-girlfriend in Monte Carlo.

Scott has gotten into rehab as Lamar continues to fight for his life after an overdose of Viagra. The two exKardashian husbands have been on a drugs and alcohol spree ever since their separations.

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he University of Nairobi mourns the death of one of their students following an incident that occurred in the CBD. Cecilia Njeri 23, (pictured) was crossing the road behind a matatu at Tusky’s BebaBeba when the said matatu reversed abruptly and crushed her. She was then rushed to Gurunanak hospital where she was found to have broken ribs, chest bone and a ruptured kidney.Njeri was laid to rest yesterday even as the government grounded the said Matatu Sacco and charged the driver.

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Tips for Young Aspiring JournAlisTs

Journalism is a competitive, yet highly rewarding field. It’s the backbone of the media industry and is critical to a high functioning democracy.

To be successful as a journalist, you must have a passion for truth, honesty and integrity, and the guts to go out and get the story.

Journalism is quite wide and it’s categorised either in broadcast, digital, print, film industry and public relations or corporate communication exercises.

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And he has begun making himself relevant on the national stage.

Two weeks ago , he called on the government to seal corruption loopholes and get money to pay teachers.

“There is money in this country that can easily meet the demand of teachers, the problem is corruption,” he said.Will Zack manage to swim with the sharks?

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My work entails engaging and listening to taxpayers in dispute with the KRA to ensure good correspondence from the onset to the amicable conclusion of the dispute. I am also tasked with writing articles for our various platforms for publications internally and externally.

How many hours do you work in a day?

I am an early bird from 7am to 6 pm, sometimes longer depending on the work load.

What qualifications do you need for your job?

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Law, Conflict Resolution, Public Administration. Basically a degree in Social sciences will suffice.

Was this your dream career?

Yes! That is why I undertook my bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication (Broadcast Journalism) at JKUAT.

How did you start out?

It all started in campus, where my writing skills were sharpened with most of my articles appearing in the newspapers. The campus principal summoned me and asked me to be writing in the university’s quarterly magazine Agritech.

What achievements have you had so far?

Influencing Social change and social agenda setting by pointing out radical amendments needed in society through my journalistic work .

Any challenges you have experienced so far?

Yes. Trying to penetrate platforms that can influence policy formulation both at national and county level, there is a ray of hope for good tidings that lie in wait ahead.

Does your job interfere with your social life?

Not in any way. It is passion driven and the job revolves around social life, because this is how I generate ideas for an article.

What is the best part of your job?

Getting positive response and feedback from my customers and readers.

What is the worst part of your job?

Some parties are never too happy when they think an article is meant to hit them below t h e belt. A times, writing becomes a doublee d g e d sword.

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Mariah has been frequently voted to have the best legs in the world and there have even been statues built in honor of her legs and that’s why they’re worth over one hundred billion Kenya shillings!

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Safaricom in fresh bid to cement its market control

Safaricom has indicated that it will focus on network quality and innovation, two of the four core areas set to influence its growth and maintain its market dominance.

Kenya’s leading mobile telecommunications company released its fourth annual Sustainability Report targeting four key areas to influence business growth.

The Sustainability Report is the company’s measure of how well it is tracking against globally recognised guidelines that measure the economic, environmental and social impacts of the company.

“The private sector has the power to create a long term impact on communities and economies. Our report enables us to better understand how we can ensure the future growth of Safaricom through prudent investments and thoughtful interventions,” said Safaricom chief executive Bob Collymore.

In the report, Safaricom has measured its impact in four key areas including the aforementioned Network Quality and Innovation concerns as well as governance risk and regulation; and Environmental Impact. The

Safaricom chief executive Bob Collymore (second right) with board members Susan Mudhune, Nancy Macharia and British High Commissioner to Kenya Christian Turner (second left) at a past function.

report, which for the first time this year quantitatively measures environmental impact, finds that Safaricom’s energy footprint remains the largest source of emissions for the company followed by diesel consumed in generators and refrigerant gases used in air conditioning systems.

At least 95 per cent of the network is powered by Kenya Power and standby generators. High diesel consumption poses threat to

environment through carbon emissions.

To reduce carbon emission, Safaricom has put in place energy reduction strategies such as accelerating grid connection, installation of free cooling units, fitting deep cycle batteries that allow the sites to run on stored energy for a period of time even when the grid is not providing electricity to reduce its carbon footprint. This has seen its overall

footprint decrease by 18 per cent this year.

Increasingly across the world, a growing number of companies now measure their sustainability efforts as a supplement to their existing financial reporting structure. Global initiatives such as the recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals are also pushing countries and businesses to take urgent action against climate change.

Wealthy Kenyans, poor planning to blame for sprouting urban slums Wealthy Kenyans and poor planning are to blame for mushrooming slums and dilapidated urban facilities in the country, a recent report has revealed.

It has emerged that the government, the private sector and corporate entities have contributed to the urban centres ill-conceived infrastructure, a system of roads, networks and real estate that only caters to the rising middle class and the elite.

Despite the fact that Nairobi for example, generates at least half of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the city is

notorious for its unemployed youth and soaring poverty.

Even though rural counties are poorer, Nairobi is plagued by squalor and destitution, argues Jacqueline Klopp, Associate Research Scholar at the Centre for Sustainable Urban Development and Jeffrey Paller, a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the USbased Columbia University.

The duo has reported evident scarcity in affordable housing units both in Nairobi and other urban areas across Africa “As Africa’s cities grow, the challenge will be to provide

adequate services and equitable access to its opportunities,” said the researchers.

They cited gaps between the infrastructure services actually needed and the services that exist. One result of this gap is an affordable housing crisis, responsible for the expansion of slums that often exist near expensive gated communities and suburban areas.

“African real estate is hot. In Nairobi, real estate investment gives a high rate of return; more than almost any other sector. This housing demand is an incredible investment and

growth opportunity if managed effectively,” says the duo.

They state that ongoing development plans courtesy of the Chinese, the European Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are supporting urban infrastructure, yet they may be failing to create access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for many Kenyans.

Nairobi has had quite a number of so called master plans for decades, many of which have never been properly adopted or implemented.

Gulf African Bank distances itself from Imperial Bank quandary Gulf African Bank, a lender licenced by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has sought to disassociate itself with the ongoing Imperial Bank quandary.

“The bank’s board and management seek to re-assure all our customers that the bank is committed to its business plans and to achieve its goals. No customer should therefore be concerned about the bank being affected by the recent placement of Imperial Bank under receivership. This was a unique development and has no bearing on Gulf African Bank in

any way,” it said in a statement.

The announcement follows the publication of a false list of banks that were allegedly in crisis, which CBK recently refuted.

The Board noted that Gulf African Bank has seen a relatively stable period of growth and has received strong backing from world class investors including the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation, Istithmar World, The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (PTA Bank), BMI (Bahrain), Gulf Cap group, investors from

Saudi Arabia amongst many other strongly financed institutions and individuals from across the globe.

The bank achieved a growth in profit after tax of 126 per cent that gave it Sh405 million in revenue in June 2015 compared to Sh179 million in a similar period last year.

Gulf African Bank was also crowned the Best Bank in Islamic banking, Kenya, 2nd runners up, Best bank in customer service and the Best Bank in Kenya, Tier III at this year’s Think Business Banking Awards ceremony.

BIZ BRIEFS PS now tips regional trade pact to reshape industrial sector

The adoption of a regional Trade Facilitation Agreement, courtesy of the World Trade Organisation and its member states, will enhance the progress of the continent’s development agenda, International Trade Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has said. The move, which is set to improve the livelihoods of thousands of people with the creation of employment opportunities, will also ensure the removal of bottlenecks affecting the regionhe said. He made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf by Amb. Nelson Ndirangu, during the National Trade Negotiations Committee retreat in Machakos. The PS said the country will push for policy flexibilities in agriculture, industrial goods and trade in services and cuts in fisheries subsidies which gravely affect the country’s small scale fishing sector.

Kenya’s first woman cement firm manager bags global award

Kenya’s first woman company manager in a cement manufacturing factory has received an international award. Bamburi Cement’s Nairobi grinding plant manager Miriam Ngolo-Said was feted for making break throughs in leadership in a maledominated field. She was also recognised for her efforts to mentor young girls into the field of Science. The fete was organised by ‘Women and Girls Lead Global’ as part of the International Day of the Girl celebrations to honour women, who have been identified as leaders by their communities. The body is a campaign sponsored by USAid, the Ford Foundation, Independent Television Services and Care International to educate and connect citizens worldwide in support of the women and girls. Through ‘AKILI DADA’, a non-governmental organisation empowering women in, Ngolo-Said has been instrumental in encouraging young girls from underprivileged backgrounds.

Ethiopia’s Omo River projects spell doom for Turkana residents Industrial projects along Ethiopia’s Omo River could dry up Kenya’s Lake Turkana and create a humanitarian and environmental catastrophe, the Human Rights Watch has warned. While the projects may be beneficial for Ethiopia’s development, it will likely be detrimental for many people in the Turkana region.

Turkana is the world’s largest desert lake and lies in Kenya’s northwest corner, bordering with Ethiopia. The lake gets 90 per cent of its water from the Omo River, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies and has the potential to generate 45,000 megawatts of hydro-power by tapping the rivers that surge through its highlands.

“Lake Turkana is in danger of disappearing, and the health and livelihood of the indigenous peoples of the region along with it,” said health and human rights director at Human Rights Watch Joseph Amon in a statement released today.

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PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 Did you celebrate last night? Happiness over a surprising turn of fortune is indicated, but so are a heavy head and hollow stomach from overindulging in food and drink! You probably would have indulged more if the conversation hadn’t been so intriguing. Take it easy today if you can.

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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 It’s hard to stay centered now. Your mind is on something wonderful that’s happening for you. Yesterday it was a fantasy and now it’s real! You may be walking around in a daze trying to make sense of it all.

Eventually you have to come down and face reality again, but there’s no need to do it now.

TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 An impromptu gathering including some neighbors could take place today. Someone could start a round of gossip, and this could turn you off. You might wonder if they’re going to start in on you when you leave! Don’t stick around. Listening to such talk could give you a headache.

GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 A temporary separation between you and a lover could have you experiencing mixed feelings. You may need some time to yourself, but you’ll miss your friend! Your insecurity could come up, and you may start wondering if there’s someone else with your partner.

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 This may be one of those days in which you don’t feel like doing anything and you can’t force yourself. While you’re out you’ll shop just enough to take care of essentials, and at home you’ll probably veg out in front of the TV. Don’t feel any guilt over it. We all need days like this.

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Spiritual concepts may seem elusive and incomprehensible today. You might have difficulty focusing on books and your mind could wander during lectures or meditation. Conversation should shed light on what’s unclear to you. Ask friends who follow the same path.

VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 21 Someone once said that you can’t be too rich, but today you may think this statement is false, at least when it comes to a friend. This person may have just come into some money and be discombobulated by it. He or she may ask your advice, but probably not follow it!

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 A romantic partner may appear to be more concerned with business than with you right now.

Some decisions need making, and your friend could be preoccupied with them through most of the evening. Passion for you still runs strong, but it’s been shoved into the background for now.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 You’re likely feeling strong, healthy, and energetic. You might be inclined to take on huge tasks, some of which are more appropriate for three people than one. Be careful. You could take on more than you can handle. The strength and energy you feel now could wilt under too heavy a load.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 Racy novels could be especially appealing, and you might try some experiments with how you look in order to enhance your sex appeal. If you try to schedule an intimate encounter with a partner, don’t be surprised if there are obstacles, such as your friend’s work.

MUSTREAD Frozen Charlotte — by Alex Bell

Jay, Sophie’s boyfriend, has downloaded an Ouija board app onto his phone against her wishes. All the same, they decide to use it. Sophie suggests using it to contact her dead cousin, Rebecca. The board ends up warning that Jay will die. And he does. Heartbroken, Sophie visits her dead cousin’s family in Scotland where she spends the summer with her cousins, brooding Cameron and his disfigured help hand, Lilias.

Sophie ends up occupying her dead cousin’s room which is full of antique dolls. But there is somebody else in the room, Rebecca.

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CROSSWORD Across 1. Some cable boxes 5. Makes secure 10. WWI plane 14. It may be square 15. Pendulous 16. Mötley ____ 17. Flora 19. Subject of some Bosch work 20. Gushing 21. Half of a famous outlaw duo 22. Cajun stew over rice 26. Groucho trademark 30. Specialist in the muscles and skeleton 34. Mead’s “Coming ___ in Samoa” 35. Chief, in Italian 36. Comic Margaret 37. Medicament 39. Made points 42. Word with bird or stomach 43. Tree of Java 47. Twisting the truth 48. Either-or 51. “Golden” song 52. Picks at 54. Food critic Claiborne 57. Jim Carrey comedy of 1994 62. “____... I Did It Again” (Spears song) 63. Precise 66. Fraternal gp.

67. Three-legged support 68. Nintendo rival

69. Harry S Truman’s missus 70. Keep for later 71. Printer ink color Down 1. Places to get licenses 2. White House colloquialism 3. Intense anger 4. Multitude 5. What italic letters do 6. Bad 7. AP rival, once 8. U.S. gov. document producer 9. Thes. entry 10. Lug laboriously 11. Flies, to a spider 12. “____ Lang Syne” 13. Strike out 18. Like a wedding cake 21. Big boss 23. Almost always (abbr.)

24. Interstate commerce agcy.

25. Costs 26. Island in the Ionian Sea 27. “If ___” (Beatles tune) 28. Complete range 29. Era 31. Like thick smoke 32. Rascal Flatts’ “___ Did” 33. ___ podge 38. China’s currency unit 40. Copied 41. Popeye’s gal

44. Many ozs.

45. Vid. counterpart 46. Suppress 49. Often-purple flowers 50. Rob on the street 53. Wheat or milk beginning 54. Actor Lee J. ___ 55. Weapon in Clue 56. PFCs’ addresses 58. Sundry, for short 59. ____-deucey (game with dice) 60. Long tale 61. Hateful group 63. Month, in Madrid 64. Munch 65. General on a menu

Yesterday’s answers

YOURSAY For how long will Raila rule Kenya’s politics?

Jubilee MPs terms to Raila over ICC case unfair

Love him or hate him, Cord leader Raila Odinga is the fulcrum of Kenyan politics.

For the last four days or so, Raila who is visiting South Korea in the company of some Cord governors has been ruling the airwaves like he is around. Whether negative or positive, any political news

It is unbelievable for some Jubilee leaders to set conditions for opposition leader Raila Odinga following his readiness to testify for Deputy President William Ruto at The Hague. As a matter of fact, the ruling coalition should be worried

in the country must touch on Raila. Even the Jubilee prayer rallies have changed from Deputy President William Ruto’s issues to a Raila bashing agenda. Even among the elected MPs, there are those who won their parliamentary seats because of their hatred towards Raila and another

group got the electorate approval because of their love or sycophancy to Baba. I pray to see the day the former premier exits political stage, and how political players will handle his absence.

— Sherryl Nyajaph

Bills speak volume on MPs performance The latest bills being passed by our honourable members is an indictment on their commitment to serve the electorate. Before the ink dry on the bill to pay former MPs hefty perks and even fund their business endeavours from the public coffers, the

MPs are at it again. They have now introduced a bill seeking to make it harder to punish those members who will fail to attend parliament sessions.

With the reports of billions of shillings paid to MPs and senators in fraudulent mileage claims, Kenyans

are keenly watching on how the happenings both the legislators. The actions clearly suggest they have opted to engage more on politics at the expense of the electorate.

— Mageka Hilary

State not broke, but out to scare Kenyans Kenyans must not buy the government is broke mantra because it is a State plot to ignore the pay-teachers order even in future.

After realising that the court will not quash its earlier ruling on the 50-60 per cent pay increase to teachers, the government has reverted to creating fear and despondency among Kenyans that it is too broke to operate.

If indeed the government is in financial crisis

as they want Kenyans to believe, where does the money used to fund the Executive and MPs foreign trips. If there the government is broke, why are we still hearing of fake tenders to which no supplies were made, yet payments were made?

President Uhuru Kenyatta should put his house in order and stop the spread of the fake cash crisis.

— Anonymous

Jubilee leaders ICC rallies mockery to God Sometimes we tend to make ‘God’ smaller than our minds. We perceive of a ‘God’ in terms of anthropomorphism who can do what we want, when we want it and how we want it. I applaud the compassion Jubilee PMs have shown to ICC-bound duo Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua Sang, Kenyans mean well for our two brothers, but I am sceptical about the sincerity and motive of

the Jubilee prayer rallies. Absolutely nothing, makes the so called prayer rallies different from the normal political rallies. But if there is a difference and I am just but naïve at this point, which I doubt with certainty, then we should start going to political rallies every Sunday and conduct our worship service from there?

— Son of God-nairobi

that one of their own coached witnesses to testify against the DP. Raila in this instance is a volunteer who wants to rescue Ruto thus he should not be forced into agreeing that he was well aware of the fixers.

The real fixers have already come out and your guess is

as good as mine who their masters were at. Let us be realistic and face the matter in a sober way to curb blame games in the quest to free the deputy President and Radio journalist Joshua Sang.

— Otieno Mc’otieno - Nairobi

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SPORT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

SPORTS BRIEFS Barca to take bid to register new player, Turan to sports court Barcelona will take their bid to register Turkey midfielder Arda Turan to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). The Spanish and European champions are unable to play Turan, 28, under a Fifa ban for breaking transfer rules. But after an injury to Rafinha, they have asked Fifa and the Spanish Football Federation if they can replace the Brazil midfielder with Arda, but they will appeal to Cas if their request is refused. They were prevented from registering players for two transfer windows, with the ban officially expiring at the close of the last window in September.

While they would normally have to wait for the new window to open in January to register new players, rules stipulate that in emergency cases such as injury, players can be registered outside the scheduled transfer windows. The presence of Turan, who signed in July from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth an initial 3.8b (£24m), would be a boost for Barca, who also have Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta side-lined.

Kenyan duo join ITFEA high performance Tennis centre

Two budding Kenyan Tennis players joined the International Tennis Federation-ITFEast African high performance Centre.

Kevin Cheruiyot and Judy Nkatha will join Ryan Randiek and Angela Nyangweso in the centre that has been relocated to Kenya from Burundi for the next three months. The centre was temporarily moved to Nairobi Club from Burundi which is experiencing political turmoil. Depending on the political situation in Burundi, the period may be extended if a lasting solution in that country is not reached before the start of a new programme next year. Subject to extension depending on the prevailing political factors in Burundi. The centre will offer a unique opportunity for the growth of tennis in Kenya, considering the best talent in the region will converge here for training.

Kenya records best ever World rugby rankings this year

Kenya moved a place up, from 27th to 28th in the IRB-World Rugby ranking, the country’s best ever placing since the inception of the ranking in 2003. Kenya will have Ukraine to thank for their new status. Ukraine beat Belgium 17-16 in a 2016 European Nations Cup, Division 1B game which also propelled them a place higher from 31 to 30. Belgium moved three places down from 26 to 29th. Zimbabwe is a place above Kenya on 26 while Portugal is 28th with Ireland gaining two places to settle at third after their 24-9 win over France in the World Cup. New Zealand and Australia maintained the first two position while Wales, South Africa and France each dropped a position, to fourth, fifth and seventh respectively. Argentina moved one up, from seventh to sixth as the impressive Japan hit the top ten after the 28-18 win over the USA in their last pool match.

FIVB wants volleyball in IOC group A in 2022 Olympics

International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has laid strategic plans to move volleyball from group ‘B’ to group ‘A’ on the International Olympics Committee (IOC) ranking by 2020 Olympics.

This was one of the nine points presented by FIVB president Ary Graça during the Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals Fort Lauderdale, USA. The Brazilian directive will put local federations such as Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) into sharp focus with the federation aiming to build on recent success to help FIVB achieve its vision of making volleyball the number one family entertainment sport in the world.

Volleyball is currently a group B sport, below Athletics, Gymnastics and Aquatics in the IOC ranking system used to determine revenue distribution of the 26 sports federations in the Olympics.

Under the previous breakdown for the 2012 Olympics, group B games receive about Sh2.2 billion ($22m) each.

Group ‘A’ sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics and Aquatics were awarded Sh4.4 billion ($47m) budget for next year’s Rio games.

Group C gets Sh1.6 billion ($16m) while those in Group D receives about Sh1.4 billion ($14m).

“FIVB takes its role in the Olympic Movement seriously and is committed to being a loyal partner to the IOC. Volleyball is set to be a flagship event at Rio 2016 and the federation hopes to use the Games as a springboard for further development and expansion,” said FVB press statement.

Bidding of international events

Kenya women volleyball players celebrate during a past game. International Volleyball Federation has challenged local federations to push for reforms in the sport’s management to ensure it is ranked among the best in the world and help it move to group A of the Olympic International Committee ranking system.

has been the platform for mega corruption, something that is currently haunting top officials of the world football body, Fifa, but FIVB has promised to go different route.

“As the sport develops around the world, more cities are showing interest in hosting the FIVB events and the FIVB is working to ensure the bidding process is as effective and fair as possible. We will have a competitive, effective and sustainable bidding process by 2018 for all FIVB main events,” added the statement.

“Our success has been built on the foundation of a strong vision: to make volleyball the number one family sport entertainment in the world and these 9 goals will help us achieve this vision,” added Graca who took over the reign of FIVB in 2012 from Jizhong Wei. “These goals are fundamental to the ongoing growth and development of volleyball and beach volleyball as we look to engage with the sport’s ever growing global fan base and become the world’s leading family sport entertainment.”

Other goals include having a large

presence on social media where they target two million on digital media to engage and interact with its young, global fan base and to make volleyball the “number one family sport entertainment in the world”. “We want to ensure as many fans as possible can enjoy the sport they love from the comfort of their own homes.”

The nine goals are part of a long term strategic plan developed by FIVB to help direct the future work of the federation and ensure it realises the sport’s huge global potential.

Down memory lanes as curtains fall on KNRC Guru Nanak Rally

This year’s Guru Nanak rally will reach its fever pitch on October 24.

As curtains come down on one of the toughest and most prestigious event on the Kenya National Rally Championship-KNRC calendar, six times Kenyan champion Ian Duncan will be going for an unprecedented 13th Guru Nanak rally title.

Duncan claimed his 12th scalp of the historic event in a Nissan Patrol last year and will as usual attack relentlessly to enhance his record in the event.

Duncan has achieved this memorable Nanak feat with four different navigators -Saleem Haji, Ian Muro, Dave Williamson and Amaar Slatch.

The Nairobi-based career mechanic has twice

won the rally four years in a row; the first four being from 1986 to 1989 before ruling the event from 2000 to 2003.

Lady drivers have also had their fair share of success with Ann Taith and Sylvia King becoming the first ever all-female crew in the history of KNRC to win a round of the national Rally -and by extension – the 1984 edition Guru Nanak race.

While Taith’s record still stands, Sylvia’s was broken by Tash Tundo in the 2012 edition in Suswa. That year also saw Tash and his brother Carl (Tundo) become the first ever brother-andsister crew to win the Guru Nanak when Tapio Laukhanen’s Subaru broke down.

Foreign drivers have not been left out on the event’s roll of honour.

Two Ugandans-the late Riyaz Kurji and Emanuel Katto won the GN in 1997 and 2005.

SPORT 15 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City post maiden profit since 2008

Manchester City have posted a net profit for the first time since Sheikh Mansour bought the club in 2008.

The Premier League leaders’ annual financial figures show they made a profit of Sh7 billion (£10.7m) in the 2014-15 season.

That is despite having to pay some Sh2.5 billion (£16m in fines for failing to meet Uefa’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.

City, who posted a loss of Sh2.3 billion (£22.9m) during the 2013-14 season, saw annual revenue grow for the seventh straight year - to Sh55.6 billion (£351.8m).

It is the first time the club’s revenue has broken the Sh50 billion (£350m) barrier.

Despite match day revenue falling last season, largely due to the club’s early exit from the League Cup and ongoing stadium improvements, City say the club is now valued at Sh106.8 billion (£676m) City also announced they had reduced their wage bill for a second successive year, down to Sh30.5 billion (£193.5m) from Sh23.4 billion (£205m) for the 2013-14 season.

Neighbours Manchester United spent Sh32 billion (£203m) on wages last season, while Arsenal spent Sh30 billion (£192.2m). The most recent figures for Chelsea’s wage bill are Sh30.4 billion (£192.7m) for the 2013-14 season.

“To put things in their simplest terms, we

GOOD TIMES AHEAD: Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour is happy the club has posted its first profit since 2008.

are now a profitable business with no debt and no outstanding restrictions,” said City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

“Our transition to profitability has been a long-planned milestone.

“The fact that we consider last season to be below par is a testament to how far we have come in the last seven years. This is a level of ambition that we should not shirk or shy away from.”

City had accumulated losses of Sh92 billion (£583m) over the past six seasons under the ownership of Mansour, a member of the royal family of Abu Dhabi.

It is estimated Mansour’s family have as much as Sh106 trillion (£648bn) in overseas assets alone.

AK presents Sh1.8b 2017 WYC budget to a ‘broke’ Treasury

BRAVE FACES: Athletics Kenya Vice President David Okeyo (left) and AK stand-in President Jack Tuwei address the media at Riadha House, Nairobi during the release of the 2015/16 calendar.

Athletics Kenya (AK) is still optimistic Kenya will stage a successful 2017 IAAF World Youth Championship despite fears that the event may not take place after the government said there is no money to host it.

AK need Sh1.8 billion to successfully organise the event that will be coming to Africa for the second time after Morocco hosted it in 2005.

The Youth games local steering committee presented Sh1.8 billion budget to the treasury today in Mombasa despite yesterday’s statement by Sports Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario that the government does not have money to host the event.

“We are set and on track. The steering committee is in Mombasa handing over the budget to the Treasury,” AK vice president Jackson Tuwei said at Riadha house today. Tuwei exuded confidence the budget will be approved, adding that there is no going back “because the process of hosting the event had the backing of Sports ministry and Sports Kenya from the word go.’

The latest stance could have been arrived at after reports that they ministry and AK are yet to agree on the event’s venue. The government prefers Moi Sport Centre, Kasarani which will require less money to renovate while AK want prefers Nyayo National Stadium which is easily accessible from the CBD.

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Loga linked with Tusker after Kimanzi quits

AFC Leopards coach Zdravko Logarusic gestures to his players during a past match. He has been linked with Tusker FC after the resignation of Tusker coach Francis Kimanzi.

Kimanzi leaves after a run of bad results

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FC Leopards coach Zdravko Logarusic has been linked with a move to Tusker FC after Francis Kimanzi stepped aside from his position as head coach yesterday.

Kimanzi failed to see off his contract which runs down in December when he threw in the towel following a run of poor form that has rocked the brewers with five matches still to come before the end of the season. Croatian Logarusic, who has no contract with his current club, Ingwe is the clear favourite among the candidates lined up for the job, including Posta Rangers’ Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno, Robert Matano of Ulinzi Stars, Ugandan Sam Timbe and Paul Nkata of Muhoroni Youth.

Kimanzi, a former Harambee Stars and Mathare United coach- relinquished his duties to his assistant Leonard Odipo after allegedly being forced to step aside. Tusker who are currently sixth on the table, with 38 points, same as Ingwe who sits seventh even has a

tricky match against SportPesa Premier League champions Gor Mahia in a Top 8 semi-final clash this weekend.

Tusker were eliminated from the GOtv Shield competition by lowly ranked Nzoia Sugar, a result that could have played a big part in the club’s decision to ask him to step aside.

Logarisic who is a free agent will be the best option for Tusker who must find a long term replacement for Kimanzi whose fate remain unknown whether he will return to his boyhood club next season. If the clubs decided to bring him back, the two will have to renegotiate new terms because Kimanzi’s contract with the club will expire at the end of the year. Kimanzi who holds UEFA-B coaching licence will still remain on the club pay roll until the end of the season.

Kimanzi joined Tusker last season from a long sabbatical after he left Harambee Stars. Logarusic’s Leopard jumped a place up above Ushuru on the League

table following their one-all draw with Sofapaka yesterday evening at Nyayo National Stadium. Ivan Anguyo scored from the spot to give Ingwe the lead after Ezekiel Odera handled the ball inside his box. Collins Shivachi came to Batoto Ba Mungu rescue when he netted a screamer in the second period from a free kick. Tusker who last won the league in 2012 has had some negative publicity this season.

Club defender, Osborne Monday was arrested by Anti-Terror Police Unit after he was suspected of having links with terrorist group Al-Shabaab.

He was arrested and later released after the Ani-Terror who tapped his phone found to have been used to communicate with Terrorist in Somalia.

Last week, Tusker pair Jese Were and Danson Kago were suspended from the national team after being accused of sneaking in alcohol in the room at the national team camp.

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