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lifestyles of kra officers to be audited national treasury cabinet secretary henry rotich says move is part of new austerity measures to be taken to seal all loopholes for tax loss and up revenue collection

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FURIOUS: President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium yesterday. He told off ICC Judges saying Kenyans will continue to pray for his deputy William Ruto.

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pposition leaders have called for the arrest and prosecution of Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria following his public confession that he procured witnesses to fix Deputy President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court, The Hague.

They want President Uhuru Kenyatta to use his Executive authority to ensure Kuria is arrested and prosecuted, adding that the solution to the case against Ruto lies with the President.

“The beginning of resolving Ruto’s case at the Hague-based court lies with the President himself, therefore, Kenyans cannot be deceived over this matter,” Siaya Senator James Orengo told a gathering at Kamukunji Grounds in Kibera yesterday.

His Kakamega counterpart Boni Khalwale took a swipe at National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale and his Senate counterpart Kithure Kindiki for sinking Ruto’s case through their continued attack on the ICC during prayer rallies meant to intercede for the DP Ruto and his co-accused Joshua Sang.

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KRA officers lifestyles to be audited in new austerity measures by State

Kenya Revenue Authority officials’ lifestyles will now be audited in new austerity measures to meet the government’s revenue collection targets.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich said the move is part of the many measures the government has taken to up its revenue collection, adding it is in line with Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

“No officer will be victimised during the process because some officers are doing a good job,” he said.

The CS admitted the government has failed to meet its revenue collection target of Sh1.3 trillion and that the new measures will help seal tax loss loopholes.

Rotich, who spoke during the Distinguished Taxpayers Awards 2015 ceremony at KICC, said the government is keen on implementing a raft of measures that will also see the National Treasury monitor on a daily basis, the clearance of cargo at the Port of Mombasa to curb tax loss.

CCTV cameras will also be installed at the port to monitor operations at night.

The government will also review the administration of customs and Value Added Tax (VAT) collection to boost revenue collection.

Speaking at the same function, President Uhuru Kenyatta said he wants to see tangible solutions being put in place to ensure the

government reaches its revenue collection target.

He directed National Treasury to work with KRA Board of Directors to ensure there is no tax evasion.

“The tough measures put in place in ending corruption must be implemented and those supposed to be in the tax bracket contribute to the national kitty,” said Uhuru.

While appearing before the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriation Committee last week, Rotich said the government’s slow collection of revenue and the payment of both the domestic and International debts led to the cash crunch that the government currently faces.

Rotich said revenue collection is

usually slow in the first quarter of each financial year, but this year, the situation was compounded by an increase in interest rates.

The committee had summoned the Cabinet Secretary to explain why the government was not meeting its financial obligations, including disbursements for free education and salaries for some public servants.

Rotich who is set appear again before the same committee tomorrow also pointed out at wastage by government institutions as another factor that has contributed to the cash crunch.

The Cabinet Secretary, however said the crisis is temporary and that everything will soon be back to normal.

HOW ARE YOU: President Uhuru Kenyatta acknowledges greetings from children at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre when he presided over the Distinguished Taxpayers Awards 2015 ceremony earlier today. Looking on is CS Henry Rotich and KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini.

Cord seeks Kuria’s arrest Presidential candidate is our as Uhuru tells off ICC secret weapon: Wetangula From Page 1 “These people are behaving like they want to spoil for Ruto to be arrested and detained when he appears at the court,” he claimed.

Their remarks came on the same day President Uhuru endorsed the prayer rallies and told off ICC Trial Chamber Judges for trying to gag Kenya leaders on the matter.

“As Kenyans, we should continue praying. No judge has the power to order us to stop praying. We believe in God and we have the freedom of worship so we’ll pray because we know the value of prayer,” President Uhuru said when he addressed the nation at Nyayo National Stadium during the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

ICC Trial Chamber Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji who is presiding over the Ruto-

Sang case at the ICC, had last week warned MPs against commenting on the ongoing trial during their prayer rallies.

In his statement, Osuji said the court was fully aware of attacks directed at it whenever major decisions are made to undermine the judges’ work and the court’s authority.

Jubilee-allied MPs have been crisscrossing the country praying for Ruto. Last week, they converged at Suswa in Narok County where they too told the ICC to leave them alone.

“The Trial Chamber attempt to lecture, intimidate and gag Kenyans and their leaders hoping they will subdue them into silence is unfortunate, unlawful and a gross violation of the basic values of the Rome Statute and fundamental principles

of international law,” the MPs said in a statement read on their behalf by Kigumo legislator Jamleck Kamau.

The Opposition has linked President Uhuru to the woes facing his deputy at The Hague. But in what appears like a reply to the claims, the President told them to let him work for Kenyans.

“These people always talking about ICC, they should leave us alone to work for Kenyans.

This is cheap politics and Kenyans should not allow such people to divide them,” he said.

Cord has also joined in the prayer rallies in what they say will be countering Jubilee lies.

“We will travel across the country starting from Rift Valley and all the lies they are telling the people will come out clearly,” Orengo said yesterday.

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) will not reveal its presidential candidate for the 2017 general elections anytime soon, Co-principal Moses Wetangula has said.

Wetangula who is also the coalition’s presidential candidature says the name of their flagbearer for the 2017 elections will remain a secret weapon for the opposition.

“Of course we will have a Presidential candidate in 2017, but we can’t unleash that at the moment. It remains our secret weapon,” he said today morning on Citizen TV. “Let no one expect us to go Gikomba market and announce our Presidential candidate. It won’t happen that way” he added.

Wetangula, who is also the senate minority leader, said Cord is currently interested in playing its role as the opposition and not wondering who will be their flag bearer.

“We have a role to play as the opposition and that is to keep the government on check and we are fully focused on that,” he said.

“I believe I stand a good chance to be Cord Presidential candidate, Kalonzo Musyoka believes the same and Raila Odinga also believes the same and that’s politics, it’s allowed,” he added.

The Bungoma Senator also said that the Coalition will remain intact untill 2017 and form the next government.

“Cord is driven by the desire of the people of Kenya not selfish interest like our competitors and therefore we will have a way out on this issue,” he said.

On the emergence of his case that he is still under probe for alleged electoral malpractices in the run-up to the 2013 polls, Wetangula said the matter is political and pushed by the Jubilee Government for his role in championing for impeachment of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

“The emergence of the case which had been closed has a lot of political undertones in it being pushed by Jubilee legislatures,” he claimed.

Wetangula said the Director of Public Prosecutions had ordered investigations into the matter. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) investigated, concluded and gave him a report, stating that there was no basis in the allegations,” he said “This matter had been investigated by both the CID and the DPP, it raises eyebrows that it is emerging now when I called for impeachment of President Uhuru Kenyatta,” he added.

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Police seek help to net ‘terrorists’

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Security agencies are on high alert following intelligence reports that a couple plans to sneak into the country from Somalia to carry out suicide bombing attacks. The couple, Shamira Wanjiru Hussein (26) and Omar Patroba Juma (33) are among five suspects whose names have been released by the police. Police have appealed for the public to help

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identify the suspects should they sneak into Kenya.

“It is believed Shamin was recruited for a possible suicide bombing mission. While the target and timing is unknown, it is likely she will reach out to friends and family, some of whom live in Nairobi,” police said in their report. Omar Patroba Juma is said to have been among the al-Shabaab mil-

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itants that attack Baure military camp in Lamu in June. Former Mathare United player Anwar Yogan Mwok was also named in the list that also features wanted terror suspects Ramadhan Kioko and Omar Owiti. The footballer who was born in Siaya County in 1981, and raised in a Christian family is said to have lived in Nairobi’s Umoja estate until

2013 when he was converted into violent extremism and left for Somalia. Police reports says he owns a significant amount of property in Umoja, most of which are suspected to have been disposed and the proceeds used to finance terror activities in Kenya.

He is also accused of recruiting Kenyans into al-Shabaab ranks.

Nairobi County launches digital app to help city commuters locate matatus Nairobi County government has launched a new digital system to enable commuters to locate matatu to use for which destination in bid to ease traffic jam. The DigitalMatatu system will standardise transit data for Nairobi and decentralise the city’s transport system.

The project is a collaboration between the County Government, University of Nairobi and Columbia University’s Centre for Sustainable Urban Development. Other players are MIT’s Civic Data Design lab and Groupshot. “This collaborative project will be vital in making transportation in Nairobi more efficient and open. Most cities in the developing world rely heavily on informal networks of mini-vans and buses to bring labourers to work and goods to market,” Governor Evans

Kidero said in a press statement from London where it was launched. Nairobi becomes the first city in Africa to launch the system. “I am glad to note that majority of the groundwork was done by young Kenyans who spent a lot of time reaching out to various stakeholders to support the project. Right now, this data is being used by five apps in Nairobi and goes to highlight Nairobi city as the leading communications hub not only in East and Central Africa, but in the whole of Africa,” he said.

About 3.5 million people depend on matatus daily in Nairobi with very little information on the more than 130 different routes.

Kidero said the new information to be provided via Google Maps will not only increases accessibility to the

transit system, but also serves as a model for how to create information on public transport for cities across Africa where people depend on matatu-like transit systems.

“More importantly, this essential data will now be available for transportation planning initiatives in a city that struggles with congestion,” he added. DigitalMatatus has developed and deployed purpose-built mobile phone apps to efficiently collect location data of Nairobi’s buses via crowd sourcing method to produce standardised bus routes for the city. Kidero is currently in London attending the City Lab London 2015 conference a technology innovation meeting sponsored by former Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg and hosted in London by Mayor Boris Johnson.

mon ole Kirgotty, the union through its secretary general Francis Atwoli said NHIF is being “fanatical with private hospitals” whose credentials are in question since the previous medical scheme collapsed. “We will go to court to stop the contributions as most private hospitals are operated

by individuals hell-bent on making money at the expense of workers’ health,” said Atwoli. He said NHIF should find modalities and enter into contract with government hospitals to set aside a wing for its members. NHIF rolled out the new out-patient health cover on July 1, after years

Officers’ medical cover to be ready by early December Police officers will now start benefiting from a comprehensive medical scheme after the government unlocked a stalemate that had crippled the process. Speaking to the press, the National Assembly Majority Leader Adan Duale said the government had resolved the hitch that led to the suspension of the plan last July. Police officers who are now surviving on a paltry risk allowance will start enjoying the services as from early December this year.

“The hitch was all about the procurement procedures which we have amicably resolved and the police medical cover will be in place first week of December because it was factored in the national budget,” said Duale. The National Police Service terminated the Sh4.6 billion comprehensive group life cover that was to begin last July last year due to what it termed “miscommunication.”

Kidero, Sonko miss Mashujaa Day celebrations Nairobi City County Chief of Staff, George Wainaina with former Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg during the City Lab London 2015 conference technology innovation meeting in London yesterday.

Cotu threatens to ditch new NHIF cover for members The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has threatened to rally its members to ditch the new National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) medical scheme if its demands on members’ preference for private hospitals are not meet. In a letter addressed to NHIF chief executive Si-

The US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has attributed the high prevalence rate of malaria in the country to low use of mosquito nets. He has urged Kenyans to use mosquito nets “for their intended purpose” to stop the spread of the disease. “We must reduce malaria cases in the country, this can only be achieved through correct use of mosquito nets,” Godec said, adding that the US government remains committed to eradicating the disease in Kenya. Speaking in Kakamega County, Godec said his government will distribute one million nets to residents. Efforts by the government and development partners to take drastic measures in reducing malaria deaths is facing several challenges including the culture of beneficiaries of the nets using them other for purposes.

of offering only in-patient cover. Private hospitals have been refusing to admit patients without cash in cases of emergencies. The private facilities have disputed the Sh1,200 capitation per member which they say is impractical and want it increased to between Sh6,000 and Sh10,000. The

recent victim of the tussle between NHIF and private hospitals is Alex Madaga who was turned away by several private hospitals for lack of cash after he was involved in an accident along Waiyaki way. Madaga died after waiting for 18 hours in an ambulance to secure admission.

Nairobi county leaders for the first time gave yesterday’s Mashujaa Day celebrations a wide berth unlike previous national day celebrations.

Both Governor Evans Kidero and Senator Mike Sonko skipped the fete at Nyayo National Stadium which was addressed by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Though present, Nairobi Deputy Governor Jonathan Mueke did not take the podium to address the crowd on behalf of the governor as was expected. Unlike on other occasions, only President Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto addressed Kenyans who turned up at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Mashujaa Day.

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Opposition now calls for ‘peaceful Uprising’ in Congo A leader of the main opposition party in Congo-Brazzaville has called for a “peaceful popular insurrection” to prevent Sunday’s controversial referendum on whether President Denis Sassou Nguesso can run for office again, AFP news agency reports.

Several people were shot dead by police during protests yesterday in the capital Brazzaville, said Pascal Tsaty Mabiala of the Pan African Union for Social Democracy party. A government spokesman however said he was unaware of any casualties.

Deadly malaria strain fear hits Africa continent A drug-resistant malaria parasite found in South East Asia can also infect mosquito species in Africa, a study shows. The transmission experiments were carried out in a laboratory, but they suggest the spread of the deadly strain in the continent is possible. The scientists say the consequences of this would be dire, putting millions of lives at risk. The study is published in the journal nature Communications.

Bid to end South Africa protests over fee increase

South African Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has resolved to cap tuition fee increases at 6 per cent for 2016. Proposed tuition fee hikes of between 10 per cent and 12 per cent have sparked protests at universities across the country. University of Cape Town (UCT) students who were arrested because of the demonstrations have been released, but have to appear in court next week. Police arrested more than 20 students after they defied a court order, declaring their action unlawful.

Fugitive drug lord ‘El Chapo’ fell off cliff, injured leg Fugitive cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman fell off what appeared to be a small cliff as special forces chased him earlier this month, a Mexican official with knowledge of the investigation told CNN. He’s believed to have broken his leg and injured his face in the fall, the official said.

The pursuit came after Mexican Marines and other special forces spotted the Sinaloa cartel chief on October 9 near the town of Cosala, in the mountains of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, the official said.

Assad in surprise Moscow visit over Russia air strikes

Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on an unannounced visit to Moscow.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Assad “came on a working visit to Moscow” yesterday evening and held talks with Putin.

Russia began air strikes in Syria at the end of last month.

Moscow says it is targeting Islamic State and other militant groups fighting Assad’s government.

Peskov told reporters that the two leaders had discussed the fight against what he called terrorist groups, the continuation of Russian air strikes and Syria’s plans for its troops.

It was the first overseas visit made

by Assad since the civil war broke out in Syria in 2011, Syrian state TV reports.

Analysts say Assad’s surprise visit to Moscow represents a sign of growing confidence for the embattled Syrian leader for it is the first time he left Damascus since the civil war in his country broke out.

In a transcript of comments by the two leaders, given out by the Kremlin, Putin thanked Assad for coming despite the “dramatic situation” back home.

He said Russia was “offering effective assistance” to the Syrian people who had been “almost alone... resisting,

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The visit to Russia is Mr Assad’s first trip abroad since civil war bropke out in his country.

fighting international terrorism for several years”.

“They had suffered serious losses, but recently have been achieving serious results in this fight,” he said.

Assad thanked Russia for “standing for the unity of Syria and her independence”, saying the rebels would have taken more territory if Moscow had not intervened.

Both men spoke of their hope that terrorism would be defeated and a political solution could be found to bring an end to the conflict.

US ‘clock boy’ to relocate to Qatar Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-yearold Muslim boy from Texas whose teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb, will move to Qatar with his family.

Ahmed has accepted a scholarship from the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, where he will study. He met US President Barack Obama at the White House on Monday. After being detained over the clock, Ahmed’s case went viral on social media.

Some alleged he was unfairly treated because of his name and religious background. Officials in Irving Texas defended their decision, saying they were only concerned with the safety of students. The Qatar Foundation is providing a full scholarship for his secondary and undergraduate education, according to a news release.

“Our family has been overwhelmed by the many offers of support we have received since the unfortunate incident of Ahmed’s arrest,” the Mohamed family said in the release. “From

the White House to Sudan, to Mecca, we have been welcomed by a variety of individuals, businesses and educational institutions.”

According to his family, Ahmed will be enrolled in the Qatar Foundation’s “Young Innovators” program and his whole family will relocate with him to Qatar.

“Qatar was a cool place to visit. I loved the city of Doha because it’s so modern.

I saw so many amazing schools there, many of them campuses of famous American universities,” said Ahmed in the news release.

“The teachers were great. I think I will learn a lot and have fun too.”’

Ahmed withdrew from his Texas school shortly after the clock incident.

He was arrested after his teacher mistook his clock for a bomb, sparking outrage and the trending hashtag #StandWithAhmed.

In addition to being invited to the White House, Ahmed received an outpouring of support from scientists, politicians and celebrities including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old Muslim boy from Texas whose teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb, will move to Qatar with his family.

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Morning newspaper summaries Ruto building sh1.2bn ICC storm as Kenya ‘Now is the time’: President Dubai Bank boss home in Uasin Gishu: celebrates heroes day: Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday called for accused of stealing Deputy President William Ruto is President Uhuru Kenyatta has endorsed a sober and honest reflection on how Anglican Church’s building a plush, multi-million-shilling the weekly political prayer rallies for best to resolve the challenges facing Limuru land title: The residence in Eldoret town, complete with his deputy, Mr. William Ruto, and the nation. The President also backed a private airstrip, the Star has established.

The stately home is estimated to sit on 20 acres, part of 700 acres bought by the DP in Moiben constituency. A Chinese construction company has already laid the foundation for the main house, a guest wing, two swimming pools, a library, gym and other lavish facilities.

asked Jubilee MPs to ignore warnings

by ICC judges. Taking a broadside at the court during the sixth Mashujaa Day celebrations, the President said those pushing the cases at The Hague should leave Kenya alone. “We know our problems and the troubles we have gone through,” he said.

controversial prayer rallies for his deputy William Ruto, which have been criticized

by International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and at the same time called for review of the media bill to drop offensive clauses. Uhuru said there was no way a judge could gag prayers on the Kenyan ICC cases.

Anglican Church has joined a highstakes land battel pitting the embattled Dubai Bank founder Hassan Zubeidi against the bank’s liquidator-the Kenya Insurance Deposit Corporation (KDIC). The Church on Monday filed a suit in a Nairobi court accusing Mr. Zubeidi of forging title for the plot that is located in Limuru Township.

Leave Kenyans alone, AU fights evidence Study; Why women hurt Uhuru tells MPs to Uhuru tells ICC: President ruling in Ruto case: The more by cyber-bullying review oppressive antiUhuru Kenyatta yesterday hit out at the African Union has urged the ICC Appeal than men: Women are more media Bill: President Uhuru International Criminal Court, accusing Chamber to overturn a ruling allowing it of entrenching divide-and-rule tactics against Kenya. The President particularly criticized Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji and declared that the ongoing prayer rallies in support of Deputy President William Ruto will continue. “A judge cannot ask us not to pray. We shall continue praying because we like it, and we know the benefit of prayers,” Uhuru said.

prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to use recanted statements as evidence in a case against Deputy President William Ruto.

In a filling by US-based lawyer Charles Chernor Jelloh on Monday, the AU commission argues that Trial Chamber judges erred in the application of Rule 68 in their ruling, which was detrimental to the rights of Mr Ruto.

prone to online bullying than men, with a majority saying they are swamped with offensive comments, personal attacks and invasion of their privacy. According to a new report, online bullying, especially for women in positions of power or influence takes place through “defamation or libel, stalking, falsification, fraud, intimidation, offensive comments, personal attacks, graphic violence and invasion of privacy”.

Kenyatta on Tuesday asked Parliament to review an oppressive anti-media Bill that gives MPs the power to fine or send journalists to jail, saying it violates the Constitution. Mr Kenyatta made reference to the proposed law twice – during his official Mashujaa Day speech and in his off-the-cuff remarks – underlining his interest in the Bill that would restrict freedom of information.

700 al Shabaab recruits Over 200 minors CoG calls for meeting to Maize prices drop by return to Kenya – IOM: arrested at city bar: More discuss financial crisis: half in one month: Maize

At least 700 Kenyans have quietly returned home after quitting al Shabaab and the Islamic State in Somalia, a report says. The 36-page report, titled ‘Socio-economic and Survey of Kenya’, was prepared by the International Organization for Migration, the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims and the Interior ministry. It said the majority defected after deals to entice them turned out not to be as lucrative as promised.

than 200 boys and girls were on yesterday arrested at a bar on Dubois Road in Nairobi. The minors, some of them as young as nine-years-old, were drinking alcohol and dancing when police arrested them at Jerry City Hotel and Bar. Another 150 adult revellers were also seized at the same club during the 3pm swoop which also saw four employees of the pub were arrested. Police found the children with alcohol in cans and rolls of bhang.

The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for a meeting of the top body for inter-governmental relations, which comprises the president and the 47 governors, to discuss the country’s economy. CoG wants the National and County Government Co-ordinating Summit to meet to deliberate on the financial crisis facing the country and also discuss transfer of devolved functions.

prices have fallen by nearly half to Sh1, 500 since the start of the month, pulled down by harvests and brokers taking advantage of the absence of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) in the market. The price of a 90kg bag of maize has dropped from Sh2, 800 early this month, giving miller’s room to cut flour prices by the biggest margin this year. Harvesting in the North Rift, Kenya’s food basket, started this month.

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Sony to compensate employees for hacked data Sony has agreed to pay up to $8m (Sh800 million) over employees’ personal data lost in the 2014 hacking scandal surrounding the release of The Interview—a North Korean themed comedy, the BBC reports. Hackers had broken into the company’s computers and released thousands of items of personal

information in an attempt to derail the release of the comedy show.

The lawsuit against Sony was filed by former employees claiming the company’s negligence caused them economic harm by forcing them to step up credit monitoring to address their increased risk of identity theft.

They described the data breach as

an “epic nightmare.” The movie depicted the fictional assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The cyber-attack drew widespread international attention and Sony subsequently stopped the movie’s general release.

North Korea dismissed any suggestion it may have had a hand

in the attack as a form of retaliation for Sony’s release of The Interview.

A North Korean foreign ministry spokesman had earlier called the movie an “act of terrorism”, promising “merciless” retaliation if it was released.

Under the agreement, the company will pay up to $10,000 (Sh1,000,000)

a person, capped at $2.5 million (about Sh 250 million), to reimburse workers for identity theft losses, up to $1,000 (Sh100,000) each to cover the cost of credit-fraud protection services, capped at $2m (Sh200 million), and up to $3.5m (Sh350 million) to cover legal fees.

‘Agriculture answer to kicking extreme poverty out of Africa’ African countries need to support their agricultural sectors or risk facing extreme poverty, Makhtar Diop, World Bank Vice President for Africa has said. Recent reports from the international lender have shown that many people across the continent live on less than $1.90 (Sh194) a day, indicating that millions are well below the bank’s benchmark otherwise known as the ‘Poverty Line’.

“The human toll of poverty in Africa remains unacceptably high. With the new target set by the Sustainable Development Goals to end extreme poverty by 2030, much more work is needed to accelerate poverty reduction,” said Diop in a recent address.

The World Bank Group said Africa’s strong economic growth has contributed to improving people’s health and education in the past 20 years as well as major reductions in poverty in several countries, but a rapid rise in population has led to increases in the overall number of extreme poor.

“In particular, significant efforts must be made to boost productivity in agriculture, a sector that still employs most of the region’s poorest, and increase access to affordable and reliable electricity. As African countries

A woman tends to her vegetables on a farm, inset Makhtar Diop, World Bank Vice President for Africa.

develop policies targeting job creation and inclusive growth, improving the way poverty is measured in its various dimensions will be crucial,” said Diop.

The report estimates that 388 million people or 43 per cent of those in Sub-Saharan Africa lived in extreme poverty in 2012. This is the last year that figures were available and indicates a decrease of 5 million people from 2011.

In a separate report, the Global Monitoring Report, released earlier this month, the World Bank projected that 347 million people are currently living in extreme poverty in SubSaharan Africa. While the percentage of Africans living in poverty has decreased over time, the sheer numbers have grown. An estimated 284 million Africans lived in poverty in 1990. The report, Poverty in a Rising

Africa, was released in Ghana at a high-level event commemorating End Poverty Day this past weekend.

The event was attended by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, government leaders, and civil society partners.

The report called for much better measurement of poverty, saying that data gaps make it extremely difficult for policymakers to target programs for the poor. Last week, the World Bank Group pledged to work with developing countries and international partners to conduct household surveys once every three years in each of the 78 poorest countries.

“Africa’s economy is on the rise, but to avoid bypassing vulnerable people – whether in rural areas or in fragile states – we must improve how we measure human progress. Better data will tell us whether we’re delivering effective programs that will help end extreme poverty by 2030 and boost shared prosperity among the poorest,” said Jim Yong Kim, World Bank Group President.

Kim traveled to Ghana on Friday to draw attention to the West African country’s record in the past two decades in cutting poverty by more than half, from 53 percent in 1991 to 21 percent in 2012.

Farmers stare boon as pyrethrum market takes leap The global market for pyrethrum is set to grow by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.31 per cent by both revenue and volume over the period leading to 2019, research group Technavio has confirmed.

The group’s analysts say a growing demand for pyrethrins, a group of natural insecticides that are derived from dried pyrethrum daisy flowers, signals a boon for farmers and manufactures across the globe.

As pyrethrins are biodegradable and have minimal impact on human health and environment, they are preferred over conventional insecticides such as organochlorides and organophosphates.

Pyrethrum, the raw material for pyrethrins, is geographically concentrated in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Italy, Brazil, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Apart from the agricultural usage, pyrethrins find their major use in veterinary pharmaceuticals, domestic pest control, animal nutrition, timber protection, and disease control.

Technavio’s report, dubbed Global Pyrethrin Market 2015-2019, was prepared based on an indepth market analysis with inputs from various industry experts.

The report includes a comprehensive discussion of the market, an extensive coverage on different

application segments, type, pest type, and demand-supply dynamics in various geographies.

Being a botanical insecticides produced under organic conditions, pyrethrum is well adopted to Kenyan conditions and does not require chemical inputs such as fertilisers and herbicides.

The high growth of pyrethrin farming is as a result of the high number of plants a hectare can accommodate where ready flowers are picked at intervals of two weeks and the process continues for nearly a whole year yielding 25 kilogrammes of highly- refined extract.

Acute lack of doctors hits continent’s ailing sector A study has revealed that Africa has a serious shortage of healthcare workers with the continent supplying, on average, only a doctor per population of about 5,000 people. In 2013, sub-Saharan Africa had a deficit of an estimated 1.8 million health workers, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report.

This deficit is projected to rise to 4.3 million by 2035.

The shortfall is as a result of lack of funding for education and training, brain drain and career changes among health workers, illness, premature retirement and premature deaths.

The inadequacy of the region’s current healthcare education system has been pegged as one major reason for the deficit.

Currently, there are only 170 medical schools serving the 47 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Of these countries, six have no medical school while 20 have only one.

According to a recent WHO estimates, the current workforce in some of the most affected countries in subSaharan Africa would need to be scaled up by as much as 140 per cent to attain international health development targets such as those in the Millennium Declaration.

The problem is so serious that in many instances there is simply not enough human capacity even to absorb, deploy and efficiently use the substantial additional funds that are considered necessary to improve health in these countries.

The shortage can be traced to past investment shortfalls in pre-service training, international migration, and career changes among health workers, premature retirement, morbidity and premature mortality.

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With a variety of designers gracing the fashion market, fashion shoWs Were inevitable.

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Having been voted the best fashion event of the year, Nairobi Fashion Market popularly abbreviated as NFM has undoubtedly become the largest, fash ion shopping event in Kenya over the years.

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he 9th annual Nairobi Fashion Market presented two days of Fashion style and music at the Ngong Race Course grounds.

The 9th edition was dubbed ‘celebrating fashion and setting trends’ and hosted over 80 exhibitors with a variety of fashionable items for sale at greatly discounted prices. From shoes to lingerie, dresses, handbags and clutch bags, earrings, an assortment of jewelry as well as interior design artifacts.

With a variety of designers gracing the fashion market, fashion shows were inevitable. Afrostreet collections, Fashion spot collections, Shiyenze, Haikarua designs, Jeruto Chebichii, Eve Adams collections among others put their best foot forward on the runway with models strutting on the runway wearing their designs. Kenya and in particular Nairobi has been on the international map as one of the biggest fashion hubs in Africa with designers creating exceptional designs.

The mash ups are often very creative with different fabrics blended to create extraordinary fashion statements.

Hosted by Angela Muiruri and Dennis Ivix, the event

attracted fashion enthusiasts, shoppers and lovers of live band music. The two day event saw performances from Sarabi band, Gravity band, Denise Gordon, Ukweli and the bila mpaka band. Powered by the headline sponsor, MO sound, the lighting, stage, sound and runway was impressive.

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The highlight of the fashion market has always been the authenticity of the products showcased with emphasis being on the African touch on every design. The sandals, beads and fabric are often of interest as every one of the shoppers are always out to get to feel the African shopping experience. Despite the wide range of fashionable items that have been displayed, a larger percentage of items are mainly feminine with the men having very little to shop for.

Perhaps it is in the belief that men are generally not shoppers but an event of such magnitude and with exquisite designs and world class designers should in the future present items for the men with a passion for fashion and not those on the other team!

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break and cause severe cuts while working on them. The first and most demanding step is cutting the wine bottle into two along a designated horizontal line. You can get a welder to assist you with this using

specialized cutters, since glass cannot be cut using regular saws at room temperature.

Remember to wear protective eye glasses during this phase. Once the glass has been cut, throw away the lower bottom part, since it’s

HOME IMPROVEMENT Although the African and Western societies keep animals such as cats and dogs for completely different reasons, neither society is complete without a domestic animal in the house, whether it is for petting purposes as is the case with the Western community or for security and mice control as is the case with the African community. Whichever reason you may decide to keep a domestic pet for, it becomes part of your family and you therefore have to make some adjustments to your home especially if you live in an urban area to cater for pet’s needs.

During their awake time, pets such as cats and dog love prancing around from place to place in exploration and it would therefore be inhuman of you to take a pet home just to confine it within the walls of your house. This necessitates drilling out of a reclining pet door on the lower part of your main door to allow your pet to come and go as they please especially when you are not around to open the door for them. Need we mention how grueling a task it is to clean out dog or cat poop from your treasured couch and linen?

Just like human beings, pets also like having some space of their own without having to wrestle the rest of the family for space on the couch. As such, you can improve your pet’s living conditions by building a basket cradle with some blankets and pillows for them to lay on or even dig a small space into the wall or into your closet where your pets can recoil for some sleep instead of inhumanely dumping your pet out in the balcony.

Since household pets are explorative in nature, you also need to pet-proof your home by eradicating poisonous flowers and shrubs that they might playfully chew on, blunt and sharp objects as well as slippery surfaces within the household.

Just like human beings, pets also like having some space of their own without having to wrestle the rest of the family for space on the couch.

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the upper part bearing the bottle neck that you are interested in. Use the cork screw used to seal the wine in the original bottle to block the mouth of the bottle neck so that there will be no leakage once you pour in your drink. Next,

using a chisel, soften out the edges of the new glass’ brim so that you don’t cut your lips and tongue while taking drinks from the glass and finally, clean and dry it thoroughly then pour your drink--bottoms up!

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Fruits are important because they contain vitamins, minerals, micro nutrients and antioxidants. All these help prevent the process of aging or at least prolong it by providing protection and rejuvenation to the cells. Fruits also have the power to heal minor sicknesses like the common cold, wrinkles and memory loss. Fruits can also help cure those diseases which are considered life threatening like heart diseases and weak bones.

Helps in weight loss

For the people who are looking to shed off some weight, an addition of fruits on your palette is the best option. Fruits

Super Squats

Squats tone both the arms and the legs.

To get the full benefits, assume a squat position with your arms pressed against the floor. Next, jump and push your legs and extend them behind the body while keeping your abs tight. Finish by recoiling your legs and coming up to the initial position. If you do this together with other exercises consistently, you are bound to see changes.

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The most basic workout to get those arms toned is weight lifting. For those who are new to this, it is recommended that you start small. With a firm grip, hold the dumbbells tightly in your hands. Slowly start lifting your arms into an upward curl position and then ease them back down.

This exercise is not only beneficial to the arms, but helps the pelvis as well.

No matter how much weight we lose there is always the fear of having ‘wings’. Here are some tried and tested exercises to help you get firm arms like those of Cate Hudson.

Push Ups

Push-ups are the power package because aside from getting toned arms, it also works the shoulders and the chest.

Start by lying down on your stomach.

Slowly lift yourself up and place your hands on the floor making sure they are in line with your chest. Bend your elbows; lower the chest inwards towards the floor making sure to inhale. Switch back to the starting point as you exhale.

Triceps Dips

Sitting against a chair, rest your arms on the edge. Keep your back straight, and stretch out your legs. Once you have assumed this position, slowly lower yourself using your arms in a dipping manner. It might be painful at first but it gets better when you get used to it.

best exercises to tone your arms

not only serve as a delicious treat but also help you reach your weight loss goals because fruits are generally low in calories and fats.

reduce the risk of heart diseases and diabetes. Fibre is also essential for healthy bowel movements preventing constipation and diverticulosis.

Fruits are rich in vitamin c, anthocyanins and polyphenolic flavonoids. These compounds are highly essential and can help fight diseases, stress and cancers. They also strengthen the immune system.

Folate is a compound which is under consumed by many people.

Fruits are a good source of this compound, which helps in the formation of red blood cells.

Pregnant women should ensure adequate intake of folate as it helps in foetal development.

They are rich in antioxidants

They are a rich source of fiber Fruits are a great source of fibre. One of the health benefits of the fibrous content is that they help in the reduction of cholesterol levels and they also

They are a source of folate

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he 9th annual Nairobi Fashion Market staged at the Ngong Race course in Nairobi was literally a fashion hub with all things fashion and style. Exhibitors who were mainly fashion designers showcased their creations for sale, and went a step further to show fashion fanatics exactly how their creations would look on them by dressing models for the runway fashion show. The models took to the runway in various designers’ outfits, and these outfits are some of the best from the 2015 NFM.

Stunning in white.

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October 20th declared Lupita Nyong’o Day in New York

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ctress Lupita Nyong’o received a rare recognition yesterday when 20th October 2015 was declared ‘Lupita Nyong’o day’ by the Mist Harlem community in New York. Mist Harlem is a cultural 20,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to bringing the cultures of the world alive. Unique, progressive and truly experiential, the state of the art facility boasts The Café at MIST, The Bar at MIST Bar, The Terrace at MIST, The Restaurant at MIST and three of the most technologically advanced studios in New York City. ‘My heart is swollen with the love and welcome I just received from the Harlem Community at @ MIST_Harlem, THANK YOU,’ Lupita said. What a coincidence and it was Mashujaa Day back in Kenya.

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Bareback pink elegance.

Khloe and James Harden’s relationship on hold

Khloe Kardashian’s relationship with Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden is on hold following Lamar Odom›s hospitalization.

“Khloe and James’ relationship has taken a back seat at the moment. Khloe is really focusing on getting Lamar better and he is her number one priority right now.

Meanwhile, James is choosing to focus on basketball. On Monday night, the 26-year-old athlete played a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Houston, Texas, his team winning by 20 points. And though he has stayed silent on Lamar’s hospitalization, he hasn’t been quiet on social media. Could Khloe be getting back together with Lamar?

Prof.hamo introduced to DP William ruto by the president.

Comedian Prof. Hamo meets Uhuru, DP Churchill show’s fast rising comic act Professor Hamo is one man who has won the hearts of many a comedy lovers including the President of the republic of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy. Apparently, President Kenyatta is Hamo’s hero, and yesterday on ‘Mashujaa day’

he was lucky enough to meet and greet President Kenyatta, first Lady Margaret Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto.The funny man was beside himself and couldn’t stop giggling, we can’t wait for his next stint to see what comic jest he will derive from the meet and greet.

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Google seeks pie of L. Turkana wind power project Google, the famous US-based multinational tech company, has announced that it will invest in Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project.

The project is slated to become the single largest private investment of its kind in Kenya’s history and the biggest wind

power farm in Africa.

The wind farm will reduce and likely eliminate Kenya’s dependency on diesel and heavy fuel power stations, which cost taxpayers roughly Sh17 billion annually. It is anticipated that the project will contribute Sh3 billion in tax revenue every year.

The project is also set to drive down the cost of power for consumers while reducing the frequency of blackouts and power rationing. The initiative will employ as many as 2,500 workers during its construction phase and once it is commissioned, the power

station will employ 200 fulltime staff.

“Today, we’re committing to invest in the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project,” said Google Energy & Sustainability Director, Rick Needham in a statement.

Good news in air as Airtel slashes calling rates to EA

Telecommunications service provider Airtel has revamped its roaming services offer with the introduction of flat rates for its customers travelling across Airtel’s Africa countries in a move that the company has dubbed ‘One Airtel’.

The changes in the tariffs within Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda come as a result of an agreement by the heads of State of the three East African countries to reduce crossborder calling rates by 60 per cent, as part of efforts to enhance regional integration.

Airtel reports that the new guidelines have greatly improved communication and stimulated growth in the telecommunications sector, which has in the recent past, become an important contributor to member countries’ gross domestic product.

One Airtel roaming is a service offer that enables inbound roamers or visiting subscribers from all Airtel Africa countries to be treated as local customers in the visited country in terms of pricing, including receiving calls free of charge while retaining their home SIM card.

“We have launched this preferential roaming service to ensure that our customers fully benefit from the advantages of Airtel’s presence across Africa, ensuring savings in communication costs for our

Infrastructure road to creating jobs, States told The World Bank has urged governments across the globe to mobilise private sector investment in high-quality, sustainable infrastructure in order boost trade and productivity, provide jobs and improve the livelihoods. This comes days after the Kenya government revealed that the construction of Standard Gauge Railway under the Northern Corridor Integration Projects risks further delay. Regional Heads of State meeting in Nairobi called for a fresh valuation on whether a diesel or a electric traction is best suited for the project ahead of a joint visit to China. Echoing the World Bank’s recent declaration, the first phase of the railway is set to create as many as 30,000 jobs. Partnerships, like China and Kenya’s ongoing SGR agreement, are critical in meeting these objectives, said speakers at the World Bank-Singapore Infrastructure Finance Summit, organised by the World Bank Group and the Singapore Ministry of Finance, among other stakeholders.

Mugenda scoops prestigious 2015 Mashujaa Award SPEAK FREELY: Airtel Kenya Chief Executive Officer Adil El Youssefi and Airtel Africa CEO Christian de Faria during the unveiling of the telco’s “It’s Now” campaign. Airtel has revamped its roaming services offer with the introduction of flat rates for its customers travelling across Airtel’s Africa countries

travelling customers,” said Airtel Kenya CEO Adil El Youssefi.

The move follows the Government call in July 2015 for the ICT sector to play a bigger role in economic growth of the region by enabling communication across borders at reasonable rates whether it is on the same or different networks.

Airtel Kenya customers travelling to Madagascar, for instance, will enjoy discounts of up to 85 per cent when making calls back to Kenya at a price of Sh35 down from Sh227.30 per minute.

Airtel Kenya customers travelling across sixteen Airtel Africa’s countries can roam on any of the Airtel networks for Sh12 per minute for all local calls within the country, and Sh5 per minute for any call back to Kenya or for an international call.

Receiving calls while roaming still remains free of charge for the first 100 minutes a month. Sending an SMS message will cost Sh17 compared to the market rate, which stands at Sh20 per minute.

The countries where the new

flat rate applies include Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, DRC, Gabon, Congo, Niger, Tchad, Burkina Faso and Madagascar.

In addition, Airtel Kenya SMS rates to and within Uganda and Rwanda have been reduced to Sh6. Previously, customers used to pay from Sh13 while roaming and Sh10 for international SMSs to the two countries. Voice calls to and within these countries will remain the same at the rate of Ksh. 10 per minute.

Affordable Sukuma wiki for your kiosk? A fingertip away The distribution revolution has promised to implement clear distribution networks to reduce prices of basic commodities which are on a hike since valuechains can’t keep up with rising urban demand.

Chris Ogutu, an agriculturalist and researcher said in the short and medium terms, the policy options preferred by both governments and their development partners focus predominantly on social safety nets aimed at cushioning vulnerable communities and

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urban consumers from food inflation.

However, a group of young innovators is looking to bridge the distribution gap, ultimately driving down the prices of fresh food.

Grant Brooke, the founder of distribution network Twiga Foods, believes his company, which runs on the back of a mobile application connecting businesses to reach one another has found a solution for the problem.

“A vendor simply logs into the

app, generates their order for goods from a fully stocked backend grocery supply, and those goods get delivered to their shop the following morning on credit and for much lower prices,’’ says Brooke. ‘’When they’re done selling for the day, and ready to place the next day’s order, they M-Pesa their payment for the previous day’s stock and place the next day’s order,” he adds.

According to a World Bank report, the market for agribusiness goods in Africa

could reach $1 trillion dollars in annual value only if dedicated efforts are made to feed the region’s fast growing urban population.

It further revealed that more than 96 per cent of consumable product transactions occur at the small vendor level yet a handful of business people have figured out ways of penetrating the market leading some multinationals to pack and leave after discovering that they cannot competitively handle product distribution.

Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olive Mugenda has won the 2015 Mashujaa Award. She was awarded by the BOSI International Association, a community network based in Houston, Texas in US. The Annual Mashujaa Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Kenyans both at home and in the entire Diaspora. Mugenda was recognised for her transformational leadership, which the award committee said impacted not only Kenyatta University, but higher education and the country at large. Bosi International Association and the Mashujaa Award Committee chairman Dr Dan Mugubi said this award is given to individuals who have done something outstanding and noble that inspires change, mentors or makes a positive impact to the lives of Kenyans. The gala event is held annually in October to coincide with the Mashujaa holiday in Kenya.

Italy’s Ferrari sells stock for Sh5,300 a share Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, Ferrari will sell its shares to the public at a price of $52 (Sh5,300) per stock, the company said on Tuesday. The car maker began trading on the New York Stock Exchange this morning.The price is at the top of the previously indicated range of $48 (Sh4,900) per share and gives Ferrari a market value of around $9.8 billion (Sh1 trillion), CNBC reports. As part of the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO), the carmaker is presenting roughly 17.18 million shares to the public, which represent about 9 per cent of the company. Ferrari has already raised nearly $900 million (Sh92 billion) in public capital in the process.

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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 Your intuition is quite high right now, enabling you to accurately tune in to others’ hopes and dreams.

This can be a bit tricky in a social situation, however. Someone could be saying one thing when you know they’re thinking something else! Don’t dwell on other people’s thoughts too much.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 It’s likely that you’ve been feeling the urge to exercise your imagination. As much as you enjoy your profession, there isn’t much chance to stretch your mind and show your creative visual side. With all the houseguests and visitors dropping by, expect encouragement!

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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 You may be trying to fill a void or compensate for another area of your life that isn’t going as well as you’d like. Try instead to do a little meditation and bring the real problem into clearer focus. Take a walk or do some yoga. It will do your spirit more good than the mall.

TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 With people wearing their hearts on their sleeves now, it’s very easy to tap into others’ emotions.

You and your mate are especially in sync, which will make for a wonderful evening. Take advantage of the aspects and broach a sensitive subject you’ve wanted to discuss.

GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 You’re in a fun and festive mood with today’s planetary aspects. Tonight you should plan a house full of people, because you’re going to need an audience. Your flair for drama is working overtime.

You’ll have jokes to tell and anecdotes to pass on. Your guests will appreciate the free floorshow!

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Your creativity is at a peak, though you may not be aware of it due to your focus on your work and social life. But don’t be surprised if you have a vision, seemingly from out of the blue. You’ll likely feel inspired to stop what you’re doing and paint or write. You’ll be delighted with the results.

VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 21 Try to be careful of missing the forest for the trees today. You may be concentrating on a detail in your personal or professional life that isn’t as crucial to the big picture as you think. This kind of obsessive thinking is probably keeping you from progressing. Let it go.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 You might feel as though your head is in the clouds today. After the frantic pace you’ve kept up at work, your mind has decided to take some time off. People may have to repeat questions several times before you respond. They’ll think you’re funny, and so should you.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Expect to hear from people you haven’t heard from in some time. Make a cup of tea and savor every correspondence. You could feel nostalgic for the “good old days” when life seemed simpler and more of your friends were nearby. Pick up the phone and give one of them a call.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 A child, lover, or pet needs some of the special attention and reassurance that only you can provide.

Try to make this a priority over professional obligations. Remember that your loved ones are the most important things in your life. When you need them, they’ll always be there for you!

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PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 If someone has hurt or disappointed you, it’s time to forgive and move on. Holding a grudge isn’t going to get you anywhere. In fact, it’s probably eating away at your heart and keeping you from moving ahead in other areas. If things are meant to work out with this person, they will.

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 This is a good day for meditation. You’ve probably been trying to distract yourself from unresolved issues through shopping or eating. Try taking some time today to think about what’s really bothering you. It would do you some good to get outside and connect with nature.

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In Hwange, Zimbabwe, Brett and Isaac have been best of friends since they were young. The two have grown up together and Brett’s mother, Ruth became a second mother to Isaac when he lost his. Despite Isaac being black and Brett being white, the two have always found room in their life for their friendship. Brett is obsessed with taking portraits with his trusted Nikon camera while Isaac loves working on the farm and fixing engines and old generators. He also loves politics and at the anti-government protests he is always on the frontlines. One day when he is coming from one of the protests, he has a run in with the presidential guard and an arrest warrant is issued for him.

To avoid arrest, Isaac together with Brett head to Zambia for exile. In all, their friendship still holds.

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14. Pizza destroyer of the 1980s, with “The” 15. Colo. neighbor 16. Fortress ditches 17. Skier forerunner?

19. Mosaic element 20. Pasta tubes 21. Does last-minute studying 23. Sort 25. Boris’ partner in crime 30. Class instructor 33. 401, to Nero 35. The low-down 36. Gave out hands 37. Real estate parcels 39. Note next to F 42. Eins + zwei 43. Leading 45. Suzanne Vega song about child abuse 47. Carry-___ (small pieces of luggage) 48. 1967 war film 52. Hamlet’s friend 53. Day light 54. “____, truth is the first casualty.”

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Monday’s answers

YOURSAY ICC attacks will not influence case outcome

Is M-AKIBA ponzi scheme in the making?

Even after The International Criminal Court judges warned Kenyan politicians against using their so-called prayer rallies to threaten the Hague-based court, the leaders seem determined to defy the order. That most of our politicians have lately

I find it weird that to plug the Sh1.4 trillion budget deficit, the government has reverted to borrowing from Kenyans as little as Sh3,000 through some unverified scheme called M-AKIBA where poor and vulnerable dial *889#

been using Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua arap Sang prayer rallies to intimidate the court is no secret. These politicians have muddied an otherwise legal process in the hope that ICC will be arm-twisted into making a ruling not based on

evidence, but intimidation.

Even if witnesses were bribed, the lawmakers and the rest of the leaders should employ legal mechanism instead of issuing disparaging remarks against the court.

— Anonymous

State officials hell-bent to robe Kenyans

Latest reports indicating that the government plans to pay National Cereals and Produce Board NCPB Sh15 million “agency fees” for unspecified works during the El Nino rains is a clear indication of the rot and looting rife

in the system. NCPB is a government agency therefore it doesn’t add up for the same government to pay for services which form part of the board’s main functions. It is apparent our leaders do not care about the ordinary Kenyans, they

are not only willing but also ready to go to any length to enrich themselves. At this rate, Kenyans might just pay ministry of roads “agency fee” for building roads.

— Sherryl Mbogo

Refusal to give teachers September pay wrong Reports appearing in the weekend dallies indicating that teachers have resorted to selling household items in order to make ends meet is total shame to the government.

The picture painted indicates a government that demands quality service from the teachers, yet they are not willing to invest in them. Teachers have an impact in the society and this only depends on how well they are also taken care of by the government.

Questions still abound how a teacher who has

no idea where his next meal will come from is expected to be at his best while imparting knowledge in the pupils. The government should adhere to court ruling and pay teachers their September salaries. Defying the court order will set a bad precedent for the country.

Teachers should not be punished by the Teachers Service Commission for participating in a strike that is constitutionally recognised and also enshrined in the International Labour Law — Anonymous

Late Madaga true hero not our greedy leaders Just wondering, is there anything to celebrate really about the Mashujaa Day? I think otherwise! Not when we have not paid our teachers, not when Parliament is unable to pay electricity and water bills, not when we have only one cancer treatment machine at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) serving the whole country, not when the whole Nairobi

has 22 beds with ICU equipment (read - public hospitals)... remember the story of Alex Adaga - an accident victim who died after staying in an ambulance for 48 hours???... It’s a shame to say the least! The true hero is Madaga, not the shenanigans and looters masquerading as heros!

— Sewe Osiango

and send to the government at least Sh3,000 and after six months earn 15 per cent meaning about Sh450. That is a bad business, even if you were to lend a hawker the same amount, they would not give you Sh450 interest even

in three months. Kenyans should keep off this new ponzi scheme. The National Youth Service was allocated Sh25 billion only for thieves to steal, let the government put its house in order.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Fans boycott part of Arsenal, Bayern tie to protest tickets’ prices

A group of Bayern Munich supporters boycotted the opening five minutes of their team’s Champions League clash with Arsenal to protest the ticket cost of watching the match. The opening stages of last night’s Champions League encounter at the Emirates Stadium, which the hosts won 2-0, saw a sea of empty seats among the away supporters who were unhappy at the fees they were charged to watch their side play in north London. Members of the Club Nr. 12 fan group were disgusted at being asked to pay Sh7400 (£64) for the match - in excess of Sh4600 (£40) more than they’re used to for a Bundesliga game at the Allianz Arena. Their stance was supported by Arsenal supporters in attendance on Tuesday night who gave them a round of applause upon their belated arrival within the ground. “We are going to refrain from entering our section of the stadium for the first five minutes of Arsenal, Bayern match to raise awareness about the elevated ticket prices,” they said.

Senge puts brave face as hockey team leave for SA

The last time the national men’s hockey team participated at the Olympics, Meshack Senge was still in Form One. 27 years later, Senge, the team’s head coach has been tasked with a burden of ensuring Kenya returns to the first Olympics since 1988 during the Africa qualifiers set to stick off on October 23 at the Randburg Hockey Stadium in South Africa.

Senge’s journey into the hockey field is as mystic as Kenya’s absence to the most prestigious games. When his spiritual mother learned that Senge, then a goalkeeper

with Kisumu Posta Rangers had visited a witch doctor with the team, that was the last time he set foot into a football pitch and this marked his journey into hockey. He fell in love with the white ball while in Form One and immediately abandoned his goalkeeping gloves.

The Strathmore University coach and army officer who departed the country today with the team whose traveling plans was hampered with uncertainty until the last day after the

Former-NBA star, Odom returns home after last week’s brothel coma Ex-NBA star Lamar Odom is back in Los Angeles after receiving treatment at a Las Vegas hospital, a week after being found unconscious at a Nevada brothel. Odom is making “miraculous” progress as he struggle to recover from what is suspected to be Cocaine overdose - even taking a few steps, according to a family statement.

His estranged wife Khloe Kardashian, his father and two of his children are with the former Lakers star. Police are conducting tests to establish what happened. He told brothel employees he had taken cocaine before arriving, police said. Odom, who married reality television star Kardashian in 2009, has long struggled with addiction.

US media had reported that although Ms Kardashian filed for divorce from Odom in 2013, it had yet to be processed and she was making decisions about his medical care.

Kisorio ruled out of 2015 SOYA awards over doping claims

Family Bank half marathon winner Mathew Kisorio will not be eligible for nomination for the 12th edition of Safaricom Sports Personality of the Year –SOYA Awards set to be held in January 15, 2016 at KICC, Nairobi. The organisers of the annual Gala, which recognises outstanding achievement by Kenyan Sport, will this year tackle the doping menace among local sports personality with athletes who have been involved in doping cases set to miss the nomination. Kisorio’s performance including a win at the Ndakainin and Jaramogi half marathons since his return from a two-year ban imposed on him after he tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid at the Kenyan national championships in June 2012 will not count for recognition in the gala.

Diamond League trophy champions Caleb Mwangangi is the reigning SOYA overall Sportsman of the year.

government failed to released Sh30 million required to send the two teams, men and women to South Africa in time still believe that Kenya will qualify to Rio, 2016 Olympics games after 27 years’ absence.

“We are going to give our best,” Senge who lost the first chance to quality to Rio 2016 at the world League one told X-Sport.

Kenya will be gurning for the Olympics slot with a completely new look squad made up of players who had not been born when the country finished 12th, their second worst ever performance since 1972 placement where they finished 13th.

The Kenyan team that conceded 26 goals against four put in the opponent’s net, composed of among others Inderjit Matharu and Parvinder Saini, Some of the remaining few players still actively involved in the sport. The two will be following the country’s performance with a lot of interest and hopes that Kenya, once a hockey powerhouse nation move back to the elite hockey league currently ruled by Egypt and South Africa continentally.

“We will have another chance to redeem ourselves and do something extra ordinary. We have a good squad and must adjust game by game when we meet South Africa and Egypt,” added Senge when asked about his side’s game plan against fiercest rivals and Africa’s top sideEgypt and host South Africa.

South Africa is the favourite but Egypt, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria are expected to be serious competitors during the tournament as well.

Kenya will begin her campaign against Nigeria Sunday, October 25.

The tournament will be preceded by African Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Congress in TBC at TBC on October 31 that will be used to elect new FIH Executive Board members.

Men’s teams: Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia, Kenya, Zambia and Nigeria.

National hockey team coach Meshack Senge displays some of the trophies he has won with Strathmore University. The team departed this morning for South Africa for Rio 2016 qualifiers.

Women’s teams: Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia, Kenya, Zambia and Nigeria.

Kipsang targets Rio after splendid Lisbon show After a superb course-record breaking performance in Lisbon last Sunday, Asbel Kipsang now hopes to be part of the Rio 2016 Kenya’s marathon team.

The long distance runner, born and raised up in Kaptumo Kapsabet displayed a superb feat in Portuguese capital, Lisbon to win the Rock’n’Roll Marathon.

It was a duel in an overcast weather in Lisbon where Kenya won both men and women full marathon through Kipsang’s time of 2:09.26 and Purity Rionoripo who returned 2:25.09 in the feminine distance. Kenya then went on to snatch the

half marathon titles thanks to Beatrice Mutai’s winning time of 1:09.50.

Kipsang paced by Michael Tiony and Lawrence Cherono scored a double when he anchored Kenyan side of Samuel Theuri, Kipsang, Daniel Kiprop Limo and Duncan Mayo shattering record by 30 seconds in 2:09.26.

This was a good show for an elated Kipsang expected to catch the eyes of selectors for a place in Team Kenya Rio Olympics squad set to be named early in next year. Sunday’s performance also saw him slash 29 seconds from his Personal Best (PB) set

in Florence, Italy last year.

“This was great because I did not expect to win and improved my Personal Best. I am happy because the result will help me focus on my other goals, including taking a place on the Olympic marathon team next year,” said Kipsang.

Theuri also shelved his PB he posted in Marrakech despite coming second in 2:09.56 . Limo finished third in 2:12.14 and Mayo was fourth in 2:13.03 in a top four finish by Kenyans.

Kenya’s Rionoripo led Kenya charges in on the course and it was Margaret Agai time 2:29:12

who shielded the country’s silver from Ethiopian Beshadu Bekele who came third with 2:29:16.

In Half Marathon, Beatrice Mutai gave her best winning in time of 1:09.50. Ethiopia’s Wude Ayalew, gate-crashed the Kenyan party with 1:09.53 with Rebecca Kangogo Chesir returning 1:10.00 to finish third.

Eritrea’s Nguse Amlosom and Ethiopian Yamane Tsegay spoiled the party for Kenya in the men’s race in the same distance when their 1:02.38 and 1:03.04 times were faster than Kenya’s Alex Oloitiptip’s 1:03.47 which placed him third.

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Young ruled out in tonight’s Man Utd, CSKA CL encounter Winger Ashley Young will miss Manchester United Champions League match against CSKA Moscow tonight due to calf injury.

The winger did not play in Saturday’s 3-0 and United host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, but manager Louis van Gaal has suggested he will not rest any players against CSKA. Van Gaal’s side is second in Group B on three points. Leftback Luke Shaw (leg), defender Paddy McNair

(liver) and striker James Wilson (illness) have stayed in Manchester.

Goalkeeper Sergio Romero and winger Antonio Valencia, who missed the Everton game following their return from international duty, have travelled with the squad.

Rooney was on the losing side against Russia in Moscow in 2007 with England, but a year later won the Champions League in the city when United beat Chelsea on penalties.

“I’ve had mixed emotions in Moscow. I lost here with England and had possibly the greatest moment in my club career,” he said.

Michael Carrick is the only other remaining United player

who featured in the 2008 final.

SEVILLA VS MAN CITY Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has told his players they will have a tough outing as they travel to Sevilla.

The Spanish club has won two of their first eight La Liga games this season. City are third in Group D, level on points with Sevilla and three behind leaders Juventus, after two games.

PSG VS REAL Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is unlikely to be fit for tonight’s Champions League match at Paris St-Germain after suffering a calf injury.

The Wales international was replaced at half-tim

RULED OUT: Manchester United winger Ashley Young will miss United Champions League match against CSKA Moscow in Russia. He sustained a calf injury during United training.

Gor Mahia players celebrate in a past Sportpesa league match. K’Ogalo face Sofapaka at City Stadium this evening.

Sofapaka, Gor clash in mid-week league match

Sofapaka will attempt to re-write history today when they face Gor Mahia in a mid-week SportPesa Premier League at City Stadium.

Elly Kalekwa sponsored side is the last team to have beaten Gor Mahia in the league last season and Batoto Ba Mungu will, this evening attempt to once again break K’Ogalo ‘virginity’ when the two sides faces off at City, a place best known to K’Ogalo adherents ‘Tok Komuanda’ Batoto Ba Mungu, who are third on the table with 43 points, came from behind in their last recent matches against AFC Leopards (1-1) and Sony Sugar 2-2, a result that should worry Gor who surrendered 2-0 goal advantage in a Top

8 match to draw with Tusker in Nakuru.

Despite being bundled out of the FKF GOtv Shield by Administration Police 4-3 on penalty shootout, Sofapaka bounced back to beat Chemelil Sugar 5-4 in another shoot-out to book a semi-final date with Sony Sugar in the Top 8 tournament.

Sofapaka coach David Ouma has complained of his side’s wastefulness in front of goal as he faces Frank Nuttal motivated by the fact that they are yet to lose a match in all the three competitions, league, Top 8 and the GOtv Shield.

“We create chances but fail to take them which has sometimes cost us. Morale is

high and hope for a good result today,” he said.

K’Ogalo who has the title already will be playing for nothing but pride to protect their ‘invisible’ record in front of their loyal Green Army as they seek to give Batoto Ba Mungu a run for their money.

In another encounter, Sony will host Tusker at the Awendo Green Stadium.

Tuskers go to the game buoyed by their 2-2 draw against champions Gor in a Top 8 match at Afraha Stadium last Saturday. Meanwhile, Ulinzi who were knocked out of the Top 8 by Sony Sugar last weekend will be back in action when they host AFC Leopards in a GOtv Shield tie.

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JUBILANT: Arsenal trio Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Ox-lade Chamberlain celebrate the teams opening goal against Bayern Munich in a Champions League clash at the Emirates last night. Arsenal won 2-0.

Arsenal stun Bayern to revive Cup hopes Arsenal revived their Champions League hopes in thrilling fashion with a crucial 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners’ hopes of reaching the knockout phase were in serious jeopardy after they lost their opening two games away to Dinamo Zagreb and at home to Olympiakos.

Arsene Wenger’s side responded by beating Pep Guardiola’s Bayern - clear favourites to win Group F - and make a nonsense of those dismal earlier performances.

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underside of the bar before Asmir Begovic denied Derlis Gonzalez in Ukraine.

Yet this was a much improved display on the European stage by the reigning Premier League champions following their 2-1 defeat away in Porto on 29 September.

Porto’s 2-0 win over Maccabi Tel-Aviv means Chelsea remain third in the group with four points from three games, one behind second-placed Kiev and three adrift of leaders Porto.

Substitute Ivan Rakitic scored his first two goals of the season as Champions League holders Barcelona beat BATE Borisov to go top of Group E by three points. Javier Hernandez scored twice for Bayern Leverkusen to force a draw against Roma who threw away a twogoal lead in their eight goal thriller, a result which leaves the Italians bottom of Group E.

turned in Hector Bellerin’s cross, Neuer clawing the ball out only for the officials to adjudge it had crossed the line.

Arsenal were indebted to keeper Petr Cech, restored after replacement David Ospina’s mistake in the defeat

by Olympiakos, saving superbly from Thiago Alcantara and Arturo Vidal.

The win may just have saved Arsenal’s Champions League campaign.

Chelsea twice hit the woodwork and were denied a penalty but still managed to hold hosts Dynamo Kiev in Group G in a goalless draw in Ukraine.

Chelsea had a strong penalty appeal waved away when Cesc Fabregas went down after a Serhiy Rybalka challenge.

Eden Hazard almost scored on his return but keeper Oleksandr Shovkovskiy tipped his attempt on to a post. Willian’s free-kick hit the

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