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arok Senator Stephen ole Ntutu and four Members of Parliament were today arraigned in court after spending a night at Muthaiga Police Station cells in Nairobi after their arrest on Wednesday. Ntutu, along with Moitalel ole Kenta
(Narok North), Korei Lemein (Narok South), Patrick Ntutu (Narok West) and Johanna Ngeno (Emmurua Dikkirr), were arrested yesterday after turning up at CID Headquarters to record statements over Monday’s protests in Narok town. Two people died in the violence.
But the legislators were swiftly booked into the cells after they turned up to record statements. Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko applied for the extension of their detention by seven days as police seek to finalise investigations into the Narok violence. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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IN THE DOCK: (Right to Left) Narok Senator Stephen ole Ntutu, MPs Moitalel Kenta, Patrick Ntutu, Jonathan Ngeno and Korei Lemein at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi today. They were later released on a cash bail of Sh500,000 each. STORY ON PAGE 2.
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And today, they were arraigned before Senior Principal Magistrate Enock Cherono at the Milimani Commercial Courts. But he later withdrew the application and allowed an application to have the MPs released on personal bonds on condition that they would not take part in demonstrations in the Narok area. The charges came as demonstrations rocked Narok town where supporters of the legislators blocked major roads and engaged police in running battles as they demanded for the release of the leaders. Angry youth had on Wednesday protested the arrest of the MPs. The rioters this morning clashed with police in Narok town, Ewaso Ng’iro and Katakala trading centres as the protests spilled over to other parts of the
county. Two people were taken to Olulung’a District Hospital with serious cuts sustained during clashes at Chepalungu village. The youth blocked the Nairobi-Narok road and the route leading to the Masai Mara Game Reserve whose revenue is at the heart of the chaos. Meanwhile, Tobiko directed speedy investigations into allegations of corruption against Governor Samuel Tunai. After the political leaders were booked at Muthaiga Police Station on Wednesday, lawyer Martin ole Kamwaro said police were planning to charge the legislators with incitement. The magistrate later released the five on a cash bail of Sh500,000 each. The five were ordered to appear in court on February 13.
no way: Electricity posts block the road as residents of Narok took to the streets to protest the arrest of five members of parliament.
Narok Governor dismisses fraud claims Narok Governor Samuel ole Tunai has denied claims that he has misappropriated the county’s tourism resources. Speaking in Nairobi when he addressed the Senate Finance and Budget Committee members in response to a petition by locals who have questioned his integrity, Tunai said the accusations were based on witch-hunt. He said he had sealed loopholes used by cartels to pocket funds collected from the vast Maasai Mara National Reserve. “They were printing receipts so that when tourists come, they could sell 90 per cent of their own and 10 per cent to the county government. The first time we automated, rarely did more than five vehicles pass by the gate. But after automation, there were 118 vehicles. Before, the cash that came to the county government was not more than Sh200, 000 but after KAPS came in, we collected over 200,000 dollars and more Kenya shillings,” he said. He pledged to submit evidence
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to the committee showing how lawmakers and their relatives are allegedly involved in the scam, saying they were accusing him so as to appear innocent. Tunai said since the county sought services of a private company for revenue collection from the Mara triangle, the amount of funds collected had improved. He said previous losses were due to lack of proper data to support the transactions. “When this agreement was made it was to bring professionalism from private sector and it has actually improved the services. These are people with experience on environment, wildlife and finance,” he said. The Kenya Airport Parking Services (KAPS), and the Mara Conservancy, two private companies sought by the Narok government to collect revenue also appeared before the Senate Budget Committee to defend themselves against claims that they were working in cahoots with the Governor to steal funds from the county.
President Uhuru jets out for Addis AU summit President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves the country today for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to join other African leaders for a two-day Heads of State and Government of the African Union for the 24th Ordinary Session that starts tomorrow. Kenyatta will be accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta who will attend the Organisation of African First Ladies Against Aids (OAFLA) General Assembly on the sidelines of the AU meeting. Uhuru will join a Kenyan delegation led by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed which is already in Addis Ababa. The International Criminal Court (ICC) question and the recent Ebola crisis in West Africa are top on the agenda as the leaders seek to set up an African court to deal with disputes and human rights abuses committed on the continent. Ms Amina said Kenya has strongly pushed for a comprehensive
overhaul of the Rome Statute to ensure its mechanisms duly recognise the African realities and socio-political context on conflict resolution, justice, accountability and political stability. And because the efforts did not succeed largely because of resistance by Western interests, Mohamed said Kenya has indicated it will associate itself
with initiatives to set up an African International Justice mechanism that delivers African solutions to local problems. The CS said the mechanism is nearly complete after proposals were floated during the 23rd Ordinary Session of the AU summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea last June. The guidelines were developed under the Malabo
protocol. Kenya has signed and ratified the proposed African mechanism and her delegation will push for this agenda at the summit. Amina said Kenya believes in an African solution because The Hague experience has failed to register major achievements. “We (Africans) have better ways to develop our own judicial mechanisms. We need to build capacity for own our mechanisms” said Mohamed when she briefed journalists at the AU headquarters. The AU Assembly is a semiannual meeting of the heads of states and government where most important decisions of the 53-member States are made. The AU Assembly brings together all the African States except Morocco which is not a member of the union. The theme of this year’s summit is: “2015 Year of Women’s Empowerment and Development Towards Africa’s Agenda 2063.”
DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN NAIROBI?
Edwin Jigoh, Auditor It largely depends on where one lives. Some areas are safer than others while others you feel insecure just by the mention of the name. The Government should increase the number of police officers to tackle rising cases of insecurity.
Benson Munyao, Clerk I don’t feel safe in Nairobi. Mugging has especially become a major problem in the city. The Government should educate citizens as a way of tackling insecurity instead of overrelying on police officers.
Wendy Kavai, Student. No. Nairobi is not safe, day or night. Security should be tightened around the city because it has become a major issue.
Sinita KIthiia, Businesslady It is 50/50. Some areas you never hear of security concerns but in others, it is a daily occurrence. Police patrols, especially at night, should be increased as a way of curbing insecurity in Nairobi.
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Kenyans are some of world’s most suspicious people Kenyans are some of the world’s most suspicious people and barely trust anyone, even their friends. Out of over 100 countries surveyed across the globe, Kenya came 12th in terms of lacking trust, a study, conducted by Jaime Díez Medrano, Director of ASEP/JDS has found. ASEP/JDS is a firm that provides researchers working within the field of social sciences with access to both statistical data and survey information. The survey asked participants what is known as the ‘Interpersonal Trust’ question. It reads: “Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you need to be very careful in deal-
Motorists using major highways like Thika superhighways, Mombasa-Nairobi highway among others will from March be required to pay toll levies with the government disclosing that plans to introduce the scheme have reached advance stages. Infrastructure PS John Musonik said the money will be used to maintain roads.
ing with people?” Using a carefully designed scale of 1 to 150, Medrano and his team collected their information. On the scale,a 1 means a person believes that “most people can be trusted” while a 2 is equivalent to saying that “you can never be too careful when dealing with others”. Kenya scored a 20 on the scale. Trinidad & Tobago, Cape Verde, Turkey, Rwanda and Botswana are the countries with the most mistrusting people, in that order. They had scores of between 8 and 12 on the scale. Meanwhile, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, China and Finland are home to the most trusting people in the world. They scored between 114 and 148.
Suspect lynched in carjacking attempt
Govt to spend Sh2.5 billion annually to pay exam fees
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The government will spend Sh2.5 billion to pay examination fees for primary and secondary school candidates each year, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said. President Kenyatta said the government has also increased funding to education, with secondary school education receiving Sh28 billion this financial year. Free Primary Education, he disclosed, has been allocated Sh13.8 billion, an increase of Sh4 billion from the previous allocation. “Key among them are the Millennium Development Goals, Education For All, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child,” he said. President Kenyatta spoke when he launched the nationwide implementation of Tusome Early Literacy Programme, a basic education initiative geared towards improving reading skills of 5.4 million Kenyan Children at Ruai Primary School in Nairobi. Affirming the Government’s commitment to promoting quality education, the President said it was for this reason that Kenya ratified has many international and regional conventions. He pointed out that education is not only a basic right recognised in law, but
a “cardinal aspiration of every individual in the country”. President Kenyatta said successive governments recognised, shared and supported this aspiration and that his is no exception. He said Kenya’s robust support for various domestic and international initiatives aimed at the attainment of universal, high quality education was a result of the national consensus on the importance of education. President Kenyatta however, said for education to deliver national socio-economic transformation, it must be universally accessible and capable of empowering the people. He said that the government will also review the policy and legal framework governing education. “The aim is to eradicate wastage and inefficiency associated with conventional curricula, and embrace quality and progressive teaching,” he said. He noted that education is a proven way of reducing poverty and guaranteeing the path to wealth creation. “Education is a guarantor of cohesion, integration, stability and peace. Our investment in education is a strategic investment in a brilliant future for our country,” he added.
A suspected thug was lynched after a foiled attempt to rob passengers in a matatu along Jogoo Road. Three men who had posed as passengers but later turned out to be thugs tried to attack a matatu as it ferried passengers to the city centre when other commuters turned on them. They grabbed a toy pistol that they had and beat up the men before the other two escaped on foot. One of the thugs was lynched before police arrived.
Scientists fear Ebola is mutating Scientists are tracking the Ebola outbreak in West Africa with fears that the virus has mutated. Researchers at the Institut Pasteur in France, which first identified the outbreak in Guinea last March, are investigating whether it could have become more contagious. They have started analysing hundreds of blood samples from Ebola patients in Guinea and are tracking how the virus is changing and trying to establish whether it’s able to jump more easily from person to person. “We know the virus is changing quite a lot,” said human geneticist Dr Anavaj Sakuntabhai.
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Jubilee may miss out on Kajiado byelection: Jubilee Alliance Party Kajiado Central byelection candidate Patrick Tutui risks being locked out of the parliamentary contest. Tutui may be barred from participating in the minipoll over legal technicalities, giving the ruling alliance’s ODM rival a free hand in the race to succeed Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery. At the weekend, President Uhuru Kenyatta told Jubilee MPs that a JAP win in Kajiado would be a clear and good indicator of the party will perfom in the future...
Five MPs arrested over Narok chaos, lawyers cry fould Five legislators from Narok County were yesterday arrested for ‘incitement’ two days after violent demonstrations in Narok that left two people dead and several others injured seriously. The leaders were taken into custody shortly after 6 pm at the Directorate of Crimininal Investigations headquarters in Nairobi where they presented themselves to record statements earlier in the day. They are expected in court today to face charges related to incitement to violence...
Uhuru team cracks whip: Five MPs in cll over riots: The political rivalry in Narok County that led to deaths and injuries following violent protests took another twist Wednesday afternoon with arrests and a night in the cells for five Members of Parliament who took part, one of them a senator. In what could be the biggest number of serving politicians to be thrown into the cells in one day certainly a different experience for Kenyans, the leaders were locked up at Muthaiga Police Station, Nairobi...
Looming stand-off as tutors defy TSC, press for transfer: A group of teachers who are among the more 800 who have refused to return to their work stations in North-Eastern counties yesterday staged a sit-in at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) offices, demanding transfer from the region. The stand-off between the government and the teachers could degenerate into worse scenes as the group camping at TSC offices kept growing...
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Sydney siege victim killed by Police bullets, inquest hears Only one of the Sydney siege victims was shot by the gunman. The second killed by fragments of police bullets fired when officers stormed the cafe, an inquest has heard. The revelations, which came in the opening day of an inquest into the 16-hour siege of a central Sydney cafe, are likely to further fuel questions about how New South Wales Police responded to the December 15 incident, especially their choice of weapons. Of the five shots fired by Man Haron Monis, a self-styled Muslim cleric who took 18 people hostage, only one found a target, counsel assisting the coroner Jeremy Gormly told the inquest. Monis shot and killed cafe manager Tori Johnson execution-style, prompting police to storm the cafe in the early hours of December 16, Gormly said. All the injuries that followed, two fatal, including those to Monis, and four non-fatal -- were caused by police fire, according to the evidence. The inquest is expected to examine whether the deaths of Johnson, the cafe’s 34-year-old manager, and Katrina Dawson, a 38-year-old lawyer, could have been prevented. Addressing those at the hearing, which was closed to the public but open to hostages and victims’ fami-
lies, Gormly outlined the events that led to the deaths of Johnson, Dawson and the gunman. He said the first killing, of Johnson, occurred at about 2.14 a.m. -- shortly after a group of hostages fled the cafe. Gormly described an execution-style killing, in which Monis ordered Johnson to kneel, then “simply shot him, without further notice or warning, in the back of the head.” “The end of the barrel was about 75 centimeters from Mr Johnson’s head at the moment of discharge,” he said. “Mr Johnson is believed to have died immediately.” The killing was witnessed by a police marksman, resulting in an immediate order to force entry, he said. Police then shot out the glass doors and windows, threw in 11 “distractors,” producing flashes and bangs, and two armed tactical response officers entered, firing 22 shots. At least two police bullets or bullet fragments struck Monis in the head and 11 other police bullets or fragments hit his body, killing him instantly, said Gormly. But their rounds ricocheted off the hard surfaces in the cafe, killing Dawson and injuring three other hostages and one of the response team, who was struck in the face.
LIFE SAVED: A female hostage escapes from the Lindt Chocolate cafe in Martin Place, Sydney and runs towards police on December 15, 2014 during the Sidney standoff.
NTSA revokes bus company licences over fatal accidents
AFTERMATH: AirAsia Flight QZ8501 debris. Investigators say things may have gone wrong in a span of just three minutes and 20 seconds.
Co-pilot manned AirAsia Flight when it crashed, investigators say When AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed, the co-pilot was flying the plane. The pilot was monitoring the flight. And things may have gone wrong in a span of just three minutes and 20 seconds. That’s the assessment of Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee. In a news conference Thursday, the agency released new details on the flight that crashed December 28 in the Java Sea as it flew from the Indonesian city of Surabaya toward Singapore. There were 162 people on board. The plane had been
cruising at 32,000 feet. Around 11:12 p.m. UTC (coordinated universal time), the pilot asked the control tower whether it could ascend to 38,000 feet, according to the committee. The plane was veering left and wobbling, said Ertata Lanang Galih, a senior pilot and investigator with the committee. Flight QZ8501 then ascended 37,400 feet in about 30 seconds in a steep ascent, said Mardjono Siswosuwarno, the chief investigator for the transportation committee. The stall warnings -- which blare the words “Stall, Stall” -- went on as the plane
started the steep climb and continued until it crashed, according to information on the flight data recorder. The voice warning doesn’t always mean the aircraft has stalled, said Mardjono. The warning gets triggered when the plane’s nose climbs more than 8 degrees. The plane descended quickly, dropping to 24,000 feet out of radar detection. Air traffic control permitted the plane to ascend to 34,000 feet about four minutes after the pilot’s initial request. The plane was in good condition and the crew were all cer-
tified, said Mardjono. Officials have said previously that the aircraft climbed rapidly before it fell into the water. Investigators have submitted their preliminary report into the crash, officials said. But Tatang Kurniadi, the chief of the National Transportation Safety Committee said they would not release the preliminary report during a Thursday news briefing. It’s unclear when the initial report will be released fully to the public. The co-pilot, Remi Emmanuel Plesel, had less experience than the captain.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) yesterday suspended the operating licences for Daima Connection Ltd and Rengcom Communications Ltd following the involvement of their vehicles in fatal accidents on Saturday. Daima had its night time operating licence suspended while Rengcom had both its day and night time operating licences suspended. “The public is hereby advised not to board vehicles registered under Rengcom Communications Ltd and not to board vehicles registered under Daima Connection Ltd between the hours of 6pm and 6am until further advised,” the authority stated. Daima Connection it said, also risked losing its day time operating licence, should it fail to present all its vehicles for inspection within seven days. Other SACCOs were cautioned against admitting any of the vehicles registered under the two companies without the prior approval of the authority. The two companies whose vehicles were involved in two separate fatal accidents along the Mai Mahiu-Narok road, the authority stated, would only
have the suspensions lifted when they, “fulfil all the conditions imposed on them by the authority.” The authority explained the decision was reached following investigations into two separate fatal accidents that both occurred along Mai Mahiu-Narok road on January 24. Suspension of operating licences is a measure the authority has taken against other SACCOs in the past whose vehicles have been involved in fatal road accidents or most recently, whose crew members have been involved in indecent behaviour. Public Service Vehicle operators have however termed such action as punitive as it punishes the whole for the mistakes of a few, putting hundreds of the crew members in their employ out of work for the duration of the suspensions and the vehicle owners out of business; leading a few to seek remedy in the courts. The authority however maintains that grounding an entire SACCO’s fleet forces them to be their ‘brother’s keeper,’ and has resulted into more responsible behaviour on the roads and fewer accidents.
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DRIVERS: FastJet staff in Nairobi. The firm will launch flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi.
FastJet to hire 80 staff as firm enters Kenyan market FastJet, the latest low-cost airline to enter the Kenyan market, says it will start flights from Kenya within six months of receiving a permit from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Speaking earlier in the week, General Manager for East Africa Jimmy Kibati said:
“The industry is growing together with the middle class as people are using airlines even to visit friends.” FastJet will hire up to 80 workers, Kibati said. The carrier has started hiring senior staff, including heads of flight operations, cabin crew, safety and quality.
The first phase of FastJet’s entry into the market is likely to involve flights from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to Nairobi. “We are waiting for both states to renegotiate the bilateral agreement so that they can allow FastJet Tanzania to fly to Kenya,” Kibati said.
Senior economist Anne Fruttero spoke about small farmers in Kenya’s highlands, where low fertilizer use has been frustrating crop yields. Speaking on Wednesday, Fruttero said some farmers fail to apply fertiliser and sell crop at harvest time. Although they can afford it, many farmers do not stock manure and end up paying higher prices after demand rises. Fruterro was referring to a World Bank report dubbed “Mind, Society and Behavior” released last month. The report says individuals fail to act rationally. Emotions, social norms and taking the path of least resistance play a key part in everyday decision-making. The solution for Kenyan farmers came
with organisations offering to sell fertiliser immediately after harvest, forcing them to make smart decisions.
US major cities crippled by snowstorms
BETTER service: Nairobi Hospital medics attend to a patient. Indian traders have been urged to invest in local health sector to enable Kenyans access India’s affordable medical expertise.
Invest more in health sector, CS Amina tells Indian traders Indian traders should invest in local health sector to enable Kenyans access India’s medical expertise at affordable rate. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed said Kenya and India should explore chances of partnerships in health and especially in the treatment of cancer. She was addressing the 24th Ordinary
Session of Africa Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “There is a large and growing number of Kenyans who seek specialised medical treatment in India. Establishing medical facilities in the country will make specialised treatment more affordable and widely accessible,” said Amina. India Vice Minister of External Affairs Navtej Sarna said India and Kenya will
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TAKING A HIT: Saudi Airlines Cargo staff in Nairobi. Poor weather has been blamed for a dip in shipping and export sector.
benefit from the partnerships. He said India is ready to invest in the country’s health sector. Sarna said there are plans to hold high level visits to India by top leaders in Kenya for the exploration of business opportunities. The two countries condemned delays in reforms at the United Nations Security Council and called for closer engage-
ment between the African Union Committee of 10 on UN reforms and the G4 that comprises India, China, Germany and Brazil. “Closer cooperation between the C10 and G4 will help inject additional impetus on the UN reform agenda,” said Sarna.
Major snowstorms in the US have affected the economic health of major cities. New York City has lost about $200 million (Sh18.3billion) in economic activity. Small businesses and hourly workers who rely on tips, such as taxi drivers and restaurant workers, are the worst affected by lack of customers. The economic loss for the total Northeast region, which include New York, Philadelphia and Boston, is estimated at $500 million (Sh45.8 billion). Compared with last year when the country suffered another weather crisis, the situation this year looks slightly better. The overall economic impact at the time was estimated at $15 billion to $50 billion (Sh1.4 trillion to Sh4.6 trillion). A government decision to shut down the transport system (subways, railway lines, bridges and tunnels) also played a part in crippling the economy. Many people were unable to commute to work and were forced to stay home. Residents were also told to stay off the streets after 11 p.m. or risk fines. Economists’ estimate that the snowstorm damage is likely to reach $1.25 billion (Sh114.5billion). They say had the snowstorm hit full force, it would be over $16 billion (Sh1.5 trillion) in damages.
Freight sector to take major blows in 2015 Local farmers and poor weather conditions are to blame for looming dip in shipping and export sector, new data shows. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reports that Kenya’s freight industry will perform poorly in coming years due to low export numbers. Farmers are struggling to keep up with global demands due to poor climate. Stakeholders, business owners, companies and farmers across the value chain are expected to report losses in coming
months as goods that leave the country by rail, air or water will be affected by the crisis. Experts from global research firm, Business Monitor International, say job losses are also expected. “Kenya’s key export sectors will continue to post relatively weak growth over the medium term, exerting a drag on the country’s trade balance and the freight industry,” says a report from Business Monitor International, which studies global market trends.
Meanwhile, numbers from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) show export revenues were 3.3 per cent lower in the first six months of 2014 than in the same period in 2013. Bureau figures show coffee export volumes was to 9.2 per cent lower in June 2014 than the previous year. Experts say in 2015, funds generated from air, rail and water-based exports will be “more modest.”
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HEALTHY: (L-R) Les Baillie Executive Director Mpesa Foundation, Dr Lennie Bazira, AMREF Health Africa, Dr Khadija Kassachoon, Principal Secretary of Health and Bob Colymore Safaricom CEO during launch of Phase II of the community health workers training.
AMREF, Accenture and M-Pesa Foundation training health staff As many as 3,000 community health workers are set to benefit from the launch of a mobile training platform created by Amref, Accenture and the M-Pesa Foundation. This is the second phase of the project and follows a successful pilot of the initiative dubbed ‘Health Enablement and Learning Platform (HELP)’ in Samburu, Mwingi and Kibera with 319 community health workers and volunteers. Since many consumers find
it difficult to access or even afford basic health services, community health workers offer a cheaper alternative to medical institutions. Safaricom CEO, Bob Collymore called on those within the ICT sector to use what they have to “improve the health and conditions of our people.” Through the programme, community health workers are able to access training material via a basic mobile phone where they can listen to a pre-recorded
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delivery. This is the strategy the Brazilian government adopted and has worked amazingly,” he said. The M-Pesa foundation has injected Sh138 million towards the roll out of the second phase of the programme. The pilot phase was implemented at a cost of Sh41 million. “We are leveraging on mobile technology to offer training that is aligned to the Ministry of Health curriculum,” Dr Lennie Bazira, Amref Health Africa CEO said.
CITY SCAPE Real estate dealers, Knight Frank state that the ICEA Building is currently an office development comprising of 163,788 square feet of total built up area. They say that the 19-storey commercial building comprises 2 basement levels and 18 levels of offices. The ground floor is home to a number of retail shops and banks.
HiSilicon Kirin 925. It comes with a 1.8GHz quad-core Cortex A15 together with another quad-core Cortex A7 clocked in at 1.3GHz. They both work in conjunction, allowing for optimized performance, similar to a high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Hardware The device has MicroSD expansion to add on to the 16GB and 32GB internal storage. You also get to choose between the 2GB RAM or the 3GB RAM available. On battery life, you get a large 4,100 mAh unit. This gives one up to 2 days battery life with moderate usage. This is the best battery on a smartphone so far. Huawei also added themselves to the list of devices with fingerprint scanners. The scanner is similar to that of a HTC One Max, the setup is similar to that of an iOS. Camera The Ascend Mate 7 comes with a 13 megapixel rear shooter and a 5 Megapixel front facing camera. With a few modes available for each camera. When using the rear shooter, you can hold the volume down button for many quick shots, taking less than a second.
Government to use diaspora money to build roads and power plants Diaspora remittances, which refer to the money sent home by Kenyans living abroad rose, 10.68 per cent last year to $1.43 billion (Sh131 billion), the central bank said on Tuesday. The money is a major source of foreign exchange for east Africa’s biggest economy alongside tea, horticulture and tourism. As the Kenya government is currently undertaking a number of construction projects, the treasury policy makers have announced plans to launch an initiative aimed
REMITTANCE POWER: New geothermal power plant in Ol Karia. The policy makers plan to raise cash to pay for construction of infrastructure such as roads and power plants.
The ICEA (Insurance Company of East Africa) Building was completed in 1981. It’s therefor one piece of architecture that engineers say has therefore stood the test of time. Towering to 69.19 meters into the sky, the building boasts 19 floors. It was designed by an architectural firm known as Hughes and Polkinghorn.
training session. The second phase of the program will see a larger pool of health workers access the service. M-Pesa Foundation Executive Director Les Baillie noted that training of community health workers and volunteers was critical in delivery of quality health services. “We should move away from viewing community health workers as an alternative and instead have them as an integral part of the state’s responsibility for health care
Huawei’s phablet has a great design, great features and it is worth the price. Here are some of its specs and features. Design The Ascend Mate 7 has a great design, with a metallic frame going round the device, giving it a stylish look and a great feel. The Ascend Mate 7 has a 6 inch screen. The device only has buttons on the sides and no capacitive keys below the display. Display As mentioned earlier, the Ascend Mate 7 has a 6-inch screen that offers a 1080p display with a pixel density of 368 PPI. This allows for a lovely experience. The contrast is enough, while the brightness keeps everything quite visible in any conditions. Performance The Ascend Mate uses an in-house package called the
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at cashing in on Kenyan citizens abroad. The policy makers plan to raise cash to pay for construction of infrastructure such as roads and power plants using these remittances. Reuters reports that Kenyans abroad typically send money to help their families and to invest in projects like real estate. The government’s initiative, also known as a ‘Diaspora bond’, hopes to put the money to good use. Reuters notes that money sent
from Kenyans in North America alone grew 9 per cent to $677 million (Sh62.1 billion). According to the Central Bank, this accounts for close to half of the total amount sent. The central bank said the rise in funds from Kenyans living in North America was driven by an increase in attractive investment opportunities in Kenya, better capturing of data by commercial banks and the recovery in the U.S. economy.
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howbiz thrives on glitz and glamour, which must be maintained or accelerated to match the demands of the public. To stay on top of the game, one must launch powerful strategies that are capable of toppling other contenders. Injecting fresh looks and faces is one way to do this. In an attempt to draw increased viewership, NTV revamped their news cast segment by unveiling three fresh and youthful faces late last year. Yvonne Maingey, Trevor Ombija and Gladys Gachanja were within no time on everyone’s lips. Miss Maingey easily charmed viewers with her composure, authoritative voice and likeable personality. Before her debut on the bulletin, she had in her younger days hosted KTN’s children show, Club Kiboko. Her swift accent also knocked heads. You should hear how she pronounces her name— ‘Maingey’, making it sound royal. To the amazement of ladies, the heavy voiced Trevor Ombija crossed over from Nation FM to the screen at the same time. Trevor is good-looking, charismatic and has a sense of style. He sports fitting suits and can shift
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anyone’s attention from the news details. Men had more reason to grin when former Easy FM presenter Gladys Gachanja joined the hot lot. Her beauty is obvious. She has a sparkle in her eyes while her voice bears a unique distinctive note. Like the newsrooms, the music industry also keeps on churning new flow. Music is full of strife and only the best make it. V-sita and Patoh Njuguna are artistes bound to scoop top spots on the airwaves. V-sita won the best new artiste of the year at the Bingwa Music Awards. The Hivyo ndio kunaendanga singer is promising, as noted from his recent songs. Hopefully, he will live up to the expectations of his growing fan base. By now everyone has watched or at least heard of Disco, a collaboration Patoh did with the legendary Benga master Eric Wainaina and King of flow, Frasha. To test his ability, his music tutor Eric assigned him the task of composing the song’s lyrics. He nailed it and better yet sang his part really well in the hit collaboration. By teaming up with music bigwigs, he
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propelled his career to greatness. With his mellow voice, consistency should keep him on the charts for long. Still on music, spin master DJ Slim 254 is a force to reckon with. He snagged an accolade early this year at the Bingwa awards as New DJ of the Year. Getting such recognition predicts he must have a lot on his decks for 2015. The handsome and soft-spoken actor and musician Kagwe Mungai cannot also go unnoticed. Kagwe did an incredible job last year by producing Sauti Sol’s raunchy Nishike’ track. He also outdid himself with the production of Eric Wainaina’s hit Selina. With such great skills, the 24-year-old ‘Lifestyle’ actor should steal the show from his fellow producers. The modelling industry is potentially going to daze the world. The now
Victoria Kimani and Ice Prince Collabo Victoria Kimani has announced that she is working on a song with Ice Prince. The singer shared the news via her Instagram page calling Ice Prince her bro, adding that the collabo will drop soon. This development comes days after Mwafreeka’s unwarranted outburst against the rapper. It seems Victoria does know Ice Prince’s true worth!
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Cindy Wanjiku famous dark and beautiful Miss Universe Kenya, Gaylyne Ayugi, recently placed Kenya on the beauty map.Her beauty is flawless and she possesses striking confidence. She may have missed the Miss Universe World crown last Sunday, but she walked out with her head held high and a standing ovation to boot. Ayugi, 20, has only been modelling for a year and already walked in five highfashion events and the recently held Miss Universe. She is bound to soon attract the attention of big brands. Fashion designer Cindy Wanjiku is another bubbling talent. Her collection is inspired by the Kenyan cultures and heritage. She has a unique way of fusing black and white fabrics Cindy pays tribute to the Maasai
culture by incorporating the shuka into her designs. She is a designer with a true sense of style and beauty. We can only wait to see what she has in the closet for us this year. Visual artist Boniface Maina, Cofounder of Brush Tu Art Studio will certainly explode this year. The surrealist painter is ripe in his art. His work is marvelous and pricey given the quality. During the Empty Walls No More exhibition that was held early this year, he sold one of his pieces at Sh280,000. He is optimistic that this will be a good year for art as Kenyans are opening eyes to the work. Obviously, Kenya’s showbiz industry is flourishing. These faces will be making headlines for all the right reasons in 2015.
amber rose has a date with Nigeria Wiz Khalifa’s ex-wife, Amber Rose will be in Lagos, Nigeria to host D’Banj’s 10th Anniversary party this Saturday, January 31. The model, who has in the recent months been trying to ‘break the internet’, with her bikini photos, is definitely looking for ways to keep her mind busy from her failed marriage. Amber announced the news via her twitter account expressing joy at going to host her ‘good friend’s party’.
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gay movie to be screened in Berlin Stories of Our Lives, Kenya’s first gay film, will be screened at the Berlin International Film Festival. When the movie first came out, it got mixed reactions from Kenyans but was accepted and praised abroad. The movie was banned for not having a license and for having content that does not uphold the moral standards of Kenyans. George Gachara, the Executive Producer, even landed in court for contravening the Film and Stage Plays Act. Stories of Our Lives is based on real life stories of the gay and lesbian community in Kenya.
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hey are everywhere and spread like wild bush fire. Memes are common place on the internet. A meme is a thought that is mostly expressed through humorous pictures, videos or text that go viral on the internet. There are tonnes of websites that primarily get their traffic from memes, which are shared widely on Twitter, Facebook and Whatsapp. For one to understand a meme, it has to be relatable. If you are not Kenyan you can never understand why the Luhya’s are associated with Ugali or why the Luo’s are associated with flashy lifestyles. Memes change and
appeal to different classes of people. Photos innocently upload online have the potential to become popular memes-often with a little editing. It does not matter that you are not a celebrity or a person of clout, if somebody feels your picture is funny, they will turn it into a meme. Kenyans are a very creative lot when it comes to memes. With the internet and time at their disposal, they have been known to come up with some hilarious memes. The memes are almost always based on trending topics. Recently, the Lang’ata Road Primary School was in the news for their playground grabbing debacle with, among
others, owners of the Weston Hotel. At the time, Kenyans bayed for the identities of the ‘private developers’. When the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Charity Ngilu, announced their identities (a bunch of Singhs), Singh jokes quickly cropped up online. Kenyans were expecting Ngilu to name a certain politician as the ‘private developer’ but with his name missing from the list, Kenyans took it upon themselves to create hilarious memes that were shared widely. The memes popped up online within hours after Ngilu’s announcement. An MP Alfred Keter over the weekend stormed a Gilgil police station and demanded to know why a certain truck
had not been released even after phone calls from ‘high places’. The MP’s outburst was captured in a video, which was posted online by a blogger and it went viral. Later, memes started popping up carrying snippets of his outburst. Memes have been seen to hijack the campaigns of brands for a different reason. The Share a Coke campaign by Coca-cola has become a ripe ground for the cultivation of memes. This is obviously good for the company because it is giving them free publicity. So, be careful what you post online—the internet can be a cruel place and you could unwillingly be made butt of a trending joke, err meme!
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ou and your whole family can enjoy The Proudly Kenyan edition of the Koroga Festival happening on Sunday February 1. This will be the fifth edition of the festival and will be headlined by none other than the award-winning all male group Sauti Sol. Other acts that will take the stage are Mayonde and Juliani with DJ Protégé and DJ Adrian on the decks. Past shows have been headlined by afro-fusion band Freshly Ground, songstress Simphiwe Dana and Senegalese virtuoso Baaba Maal. The festival will be held at the Nairobi Arboretum Park from 11am to 7pm. Advance tickets are Sh1500 (available at ticketsasa.com) and Sh2000 at the gate. Children under 12 years get in free.
BBa’s tayo releases song Model Tayo Faniran, who was Big Brother Hotshosts 1st runners- up, has decided to try his hand at music. The Nigerian released a new song, Caterpillar, yesterday. He features Ebisole on the track, produced by K9. At least he is now using the exposure he got from BBA to full potential.
DJ Pierra furious Yesterday, DJ Pierra was furious to learn that a certain website was using her photo without consent. The website potrayed her as a maid who forced a child to have sex with her. The story was shared by an account that supposedly belongs to Victoria Rubadiri. The DJ showed her disgust on Instagram posting a screenshot of the status saying: “WTF!! Seriously I have no words.”
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Maseno university gig Y ou can all put the split rumours to rest because P-Unit will this Saturday be performing together to kick off the Mseto Campus tour. The main aim
of the tour is to bring the music closer to the people. Will all the three show up? The break-up hispers started blowing around when Frasha announced
he was pursuing a solo career, which he launched at a lavish party last week, graced by some of the industry’s biggest names. The other members, Gabu
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and Bon-Eye are also said to be pursuing solo careers but they are still keeping the group intact. This tour could make or break the once much loved boy group.
CAREERCHAT Hon. Moses Kuria: Chief guest?
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BUSiNESS iS hiS buSineSS What does your job entail? I offer consultancy services on various issues on taxation, statutory compliance and implementing workable systems that are cost effective. I also draft business plans for entrepreneurs. How many hours do you work in a day? My day begins early at 5am and ends at about 7pm. On average I strive to put in 12 hours daily to ensure all my clients’ needs are met. How much do you earn? With a constant growth over the past one year since opening the office, the pay is good and worth the time I put in (smiles).
What qualifications do you need for your job? In addition to papers from a credible institution, honesty and hard work are key to succeed in this job market. Was this your dream career? Most definitely! I have always dreamt of assisting small businesses reach their highest potential. I feel good when I see businesses start from mere ideas into big stable and respectable companies. Does your job interfere with your social life? Not really. I usually plan and organize everything well to ensure that I keep in touch with friends and colleagues.
he Women Students Welfare Association (WOSWA) announced that it had a leadership workshop on the January 30 at the University grounds. WOSWA is a respected organization at the university and has organized numerous trainings and talks in the past, from which students have benefited immensely. Listed among the guest speakers for the event was the MP for Gatundu South, Hon. Moses Kuria. Kuria has recently been in the limelight for hate speech and his physical attack on fellow MP Millie Odhiambo. It is, therefore, relatively awkward for the organization to invite him to give a talk on leadership. This is especailly given the fact the organization mainly deals with female students. However, this oversight notwithstanding, the organizers are adamant that the talk is still on course for tomorrow with Hon. Moses Kuria as the guest of honour. Students have threatened to boycott the talk.
What is the best part of your job? The best part is when I am able to sort a complex company issue, install a workable effective system and help companies reach their full potential and maximize on profits. What is the worst part of your job? The worst part is seeing a company go under due to mismanagement by owners. Any advice for people who want to venture in your line of work? Always strive to assist others reach their full potential by offering solutions instead of being part of the problem.
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) payments plays an important role in a campus student’s livelihood. HELB had delayed the release funds for first years prompting The University of Nairobi Student Union (SONU) to issue directives to all University of Nairobi campuses to protest and cause havoc on Monday, January 26. The students were requested to come out in large numbers and protest. Nairobi residents had been asked to leave their cars at home as the students had promised to make Monday a public holiday. This, however, did not happen as HELB quickly rushed to release the funds before the students made good their threat. SONU had given HELB up to 9am Monday morning to disburse the funds or face the wrath of the students. It seems Babu won round one of this war contrary to what was expected.
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contrast of life; good and evil. They are also working on a male collection which will feature accessories to go with the same theme. We sampled the best of the line.
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t is probably his public relations and image consultancy background that has shaped his wardrobe choice. His well-fitting and clean cut suits coupled with his eloquence make him stand out from the rest. He definitely looks good for his age and the grey hair at his temples is a mark of maturity and class.
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e is the leader and founder of the Finger of God church, and a renowned musician with a flair for the saxophone. His sense of style is dynamic and works well with his lean body. He also has a good eye for accessories and shoes.
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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 Someone who’s a little belligerent and abrasive could interrupt the flow of ideas at a class or workshop dedicated to spiritual and metaphysical concepts and values. This won’t sit well with you, Capricorn, but you aren’t the type to be confrontational. Don’t worry. AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 Chances are you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Your friend may have money problems and be too embarrassed to talk about it. Wait a few days and call again to see how things are. Your friend will feel more like talking, and all should be OK between you.
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PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 Your beloved may seem to be demanding a choice between your job and the relationship. Don’t read things into the situation that aren’t there, and don’t be too proud to talk about it. Pride really can come before a fall. Explain the circumstances in detail and all should be well.
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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 You might have to ground yourself a little in reality before trying to go back to sleep. Stay calm. The dream isn’t prophetic. It probably relates to your own fears about this person, or maybe even about yourself. Wait until morning and write down the dream. GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 One of you is less communicative than usual. It might take some effort to bring the issues into the open and work them out. They probably seem more serious than they are. Both you and the other person are apt to be stressed out and a little on edge. Cut yourselves some slack. CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 Friends and relatives could be stressed, and phone conversations could touch off some misunderstandings and cause unnecessary hurt feelings. If you must talk to people, keep the conversations light and brief. You won’t want to mar a nearly perfect day.
VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 Uninvited visitors could cause some stress, Virgo. You wanted to spend your day resting, but now you have to entertain people, and this could prove irritating. It’s better to keep the visit short and sweet than feel obligated to play host when you aren’t up to it.
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LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Some callous words spoken carelessly could make you feel hurt and insecure, Libra. They may not have been intentional, but even so, bear in mind that they’re only words. They tell you far more about the one who said them than they do about you. SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Attempts to attend a festival, party, or other group activity could be hampered by minor obstacles like traffic jams, forgetting things, and getting lost, Scorpio. This can be frustrating and irritating, but don’t let it stop you. It’s important to be out with your friends today. Have some fun! SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 Some friends may put you in front of a lot of people, Sagittarius, perhaps to make an impromptu speech or lead a discussion. Generally, you don’t mind this, but today you’re in a quiet mood and would rather stay on the sidelines. You could grit your teeth and do what they ask.
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The White Van — by Patrick Hoffman
In a dive bar in San Francisco, Emily Rosario is waiting to buy drugs from a dealer. She desperately wants to change her life and get clean. Emily is approached by a Russian businessman who makes her an offer she cannot refuse. The offer may be her only help to make her life better. A week later, Emily wakes up to the news that she is wanted over robbery but has no recollection of what or how it happened. Now she is on the run of her life. Leo Elias is a broken down cop who does not have anything more to live for. Desperate, he hears about an unsolved bank robbery case and decides to solve it. Not necessarily to catch the robbers but to reclaim the stolen cash. He sets out to find Emily and the money before someone else beats him to it.
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We should limit number of private cars to CBD Although traffic jams on our roads are a nightmare to motorists and travellers alike, I’m not sure how the problem can be addressed. Turn to social media on any given morning and you will
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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 An unexpected problem with a task you’re trying to finish could cause a temporary upset between you and those closest to you, Aries. This might have your family stomping out of the house in anger. Finish what you have to do and patch things up later. All should be well.
LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 This is fine, since you may want to spruce up your surroundings. Take care you don’t go overboard, and be careful not to take home something that you wouldn’t normally go for. You don’t want to have to return an unwanted object to the store.
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be bombarded with updates of people saying how they have taken two hours to cover a km distance. We should either expand our roads or the authorities find a way of reducing the number of
personal vehicles entering the capital city. It doesn’t make sense to have 50 cars each carrying one passenger, all of whom could fit in one bus. -Anonymous, Nairobi
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CROSSWORD Across 1. Travel-section listing 5. Formed a curve 10. Tennis champ Steffi 14. Do, re or mi, e.g. 15. Radio word after “Roger” 16. Nettle 17. In need 19. Italian man 20. Numero uno 21. Abner’s gal 23. Punjab prince 26. Bikini trials, briefly 27. Brig, for one 32. Day of the wk. 33. Backcomb 34. Safari hat 38. Really anger 40. Bandleader Louis 42. Uses a pew 43. European autos 45. Suffix with exploit 47. Coin of Israel 48. Treaty’s aim 51. Lacking pigment 54. “The Heat ___” (Glenn Frey hit) 55. Home to millions of Brazilians 58. Some dental records 62. Expectorated 63. 1942 Bette Davis film 66. Italian vineyard region 67. Hangs on a clothesline 68. ___ guy: someone you count on 69. Offspring, genealogically: Abbr. 70. Mystics 71. Mythical shield
Down 1. ____ -Chinese 2. It follows 11 3. Food pkg. contents measure 4. Lady of Lima 5. Wheat or barley covering 6. Disabuse (of) 7. Clumsy one 8. Its cap. is Quito 9. Like overly attentive grandmothers 10. Holey cheeses 11. Motel units 12. Get in one’s sights 13. Huge ice chunks 18. Not together 22. Cancel a correction 24. Military motor vehicle 25. Turkish mountain 27. Houston player, informally 28. Wit’s remark 29. African river 30. Question to the Lord in Matthew 26 31. Zodiac’s Twins 35. Narrow cleft 36. Suffix with system 37. Little land, perhaps 39. Egg-shaped 41. Hits ÷ at-bats stats: Abbr. 44. Yemen capital 46. Glue 49. Pings and dings 50. Make very angry 51. Syria’s Hafez al-___ 52. Expire, as a subscription 53. Regatta entries 56. Tribal stories and such 57. Boo-boo, in totspeak 59. Awed 60. He’s abominable 61. Cheap digs: Abbr. 64. Bible translation, e.g.: Abbr. 65. CIA’s forerunner
DAILY WISDOM “The great secret of true success, of true happiness, is this: the man or woman who asks for no return, the perfectly unselfish person, is the most — Swami Vivekananda successful.” “It is better for a leader to make a mistake in forgiving than to make a mistake in punishing.” — Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1011. Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. — Hebrews 13:17
“There are few, if any, jobs in which ability alone is sufficient. Needed, also, are loyalty, sincerity,enthusiasm and team play.” —William B. Given, Jr. “When I have one week to solve a seemingly impossible problem, I spend six days defining the problem. Then, the solution becomes obvious.” — Albert Einstein
“Management must speak with one voice. When it doesn’t management itself becomes a peripheralopponent to the team’s mission.” —Pat Riley “Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things... I am tempted to think... there are no little things.” — Bruce Barton There’s only one thing that all the successful companies in the world have in common: None was started by one person.” — Ernesto Sirolli
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Leos appeal red card on Kenny Andola Pan Africa Strathmore Leos have appealed Kenya fly half Kenny Andola’s dismissal in Saturday’s 32-15 win against Kenya Harlequin. Andola was shown red by referee Godwin Karuga in the 57th minute at Ruaraka grounds after he was adjudged to have punched a Quins player in retaliation for a
late tackle. He was sent off under law 10. 4 (a) of the game and his appeal is due to be heard in the course of the week. Homeboyz handed Leos their first loss of the season courtesy of an 18-15 result at KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka two weeks ago. Meanwhile, Leos trio of winger Billy Odhiambo, Scrumhalf
Michael Wanjala and Utility back Tony Awour have made it to the national 7s team. The side will represent the country in the Wellington and Las Vegas legs of the world series. The Leos lie third in the standings with four rounds of the Kenya Cup’s league phase left.
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ANDOLA’S APPEAL: Kenny Andola in previous Kenya Cup action against Mwamba. Pan Africa Strathmore Leos have appealed the Kenya fly half ’s dismissal in Saturday’s 32-15 win against Kenya Harlequin.
Fabregas injury woes ahead of Man City clash Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas could be an injury concern for his side’s clash with Premier League title rivals Manchester City on Saturday with a hamstring problem. He came off during the Blues’ League Cup semi-final win over Liverpool. “Fabregas reported a tight hamstring. He said he wasn’t yet injured but he would be soon if he continued,” Chelsea boss Jose
Mourinho said. Defenders Filipe Luis and Branislav Ivanovic also have injury worries. Luis was withdrawn late on with a calf problem, while Ivanovic suffered a foot wound. Chelsea are five points clear of second-placed City at the top of the log. Mourihno says striker Diego Costa’s alleged stamps during Chelsea’s Capital One Cup semi-
final win over Liverpool were “absolutely accidental.” Costa trod on Emre Can and Martin Skrtel in a second-leg tie that saw the Londoners progress after extra time. Mourinho insisted his striker was blameless, claiming he was only “looking to the ball”. But Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers said: “He has this edge to him. With Emre Can, that was poor, I felt.”
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Makau to face Keflezighi, Desisa in 119th Boston Marathon West Brom and England Under-21 striker Saido Berahino is not for sale, chairman Jeremy Peace has reiterated. The 21-year-old, who has scored 14 goals in 26 appearances this season, has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Liverpool and Tottenham. In December, West Brom dismissed reports of a move to the Reds for Berahino as an “entire fabrication”. “I said in the autumn that the club had no interest in selling Saido and that remains the case,” Peace said. Former world marathon record holder Patrick Makau will lead a pack of five past champions at the 119th Boston run on April 20. The 29-year old who recently won the challenging 2014 Fukuoka Marathon and also a past winner of marathons in Frankfurt and Rotterdam said he is bracing himself for the tough race. However, he says his eyes are fixed on Lelisa Desisa, winner of the 2013 edition who won just hours before the terrorist bombings at the finish line. Lelisa, 25, boasts of having the 2014 Dubai Marathon title close to his chest in a personal best of 2.08.22. Celebrating its 119th edition, Boston marathon
has attracted about 36 elite runners, with seven men in the field holding personal best marathon times under 2.05.30 and ten men with times under 2.03.30. Makau will be joining an international field possessing both speed and depth Boston marathon champions who include Cherangany legislator Wesley Korir, Meb Kezflezighi (San Diego), Lelisa Desisa (Ethiopia), Sharon Cherop and Caroline Kilel. The race will as well bring together combined winners of 85 global marathon champions who will seek to win the coveted Boston marathon title. On his part, two times World Championships marathon gold medals who dropped half way in the 2014 Amsterdam Marathon is as well promising to bring his expertise in the marathon race. “If manager Tony Pulis decides otherwise, Berahino is too important to us to consider trading.” Berahino recently pleaded guilty to drink-driving charges and was banned from driving for a year and fined Sh496,400. The club chairman, in reaction, added: “I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify the position and the club’s thinking to our supporters now that Saido can put this unhappy chapter behind him.”
STRIDES OF VICTORY: Patrick Makau in action during the 2011 BMW Berlin Marathon.
final date for williams, sharapova The world’s best two players, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, will continue their longstanding rivalry in the Australian Open final on Saturday after the pair recorded contrasting straight-sets victories on Thursday. Sharapova was the first to book a spot in the decider, thumping fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova 6-3, 6-2 in 87 minutes. World No1 Williams was made to work considerably harder by fellow American, impressive teenager Madison Keys, before triumphing 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 on her ninth match point. Williams will start as a heavy favourite in the final, having won her past 15 matches against Sharapova over the past decade. Sharapova had only dropped one set in six career meetings against Makarova, who came into Thursday’s match in career-best form, having reached the semis at each of the last two majors. When Sharapova – who won her sole Australian Open title in 2008 – had to fend off two break points in a long opening game on Thursday it looked as though she would be in for a tough battle. But the 10th-seeded Makarova dropped her opening service game and despite breaking back in the seventh game, Sharapova was able to steady and win the opening set in 48 minutes. The second set was largely one-way traffic, with Makarova unable to put the No2 seed under any consistent amount of pressure. “It’s so special,” said the 27-year-old Sharapova. “It’s been a strange road for me to get to the final but I’m here and I’m very happy.”
10 Kenyan athletes banned by IAAF
US vs RUSSIA: The world’s best two players, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, will continue their longstanding rivalry in the Australian Open final on Saturday.
International Athletics governing body IAAF on Tuesday released the latest list of 26 athletes who have been suspended for failed dope tests. The list has eight Kenyans, the highest of the 10 nations whose runners feature in the list, who failed in-competition tests between December 2012 and September 2014. India and Russia have four athletes each. The eight were returned positive tests taken at various races in Guatemala, Macau, Mexico and the Czech Republic and have already been sanctioned by Athletics Kenya,AK. 35-year-old Alice Ndirangu fouryear ban is the most prominent on the list as it is the longest
sanction ever served to a Kenyan athlete. It is likely that she was sanctioned for possibly competing after she had been informed of her failed test. Ndirangu failed the test taken when she raced in Mexico in December 2012.Her ban began in May 2013 and ends in 2017. Emily Perpetua Chepkorir, 30, Stephen Kibet Tanui, 33 and Philip Kandie, 35, returned positive tests at the Media marathon in Guatemala exactly a year ago, and are already serving their two year bans. Philip Kandie who raced in Macau, in December 2013, is also suspended for two years alongside Elizabeth Jebet Chelagat and James Maunga Nyankabaria, both who competed in Mexico three years ago.
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THE ARBITRATOR: Ashford Mamelodi, a consultant appointed by World soccer governing body Fifa (far-right) is expected to advise Football Kenya Federation and Kenya Premier League on how to implement an 18-team league.
No end in sight to KPL, FKF supremacy battles Supremacy wars between Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and Kenya Premier League (KPL) might not end soon, with the two bodies pulling out of talks resolving the standoff on the number of teams the top-flight league should have. KPL wants the 16-team format to be maintained, while FKF wants the league expanded to have 18 teams.
The KPL governing council said they will only consider proposals to reduce number of teams in future. But KPL’s opinion was unpopular with FKF. A press statement by FKF sent to media houses said talks between the rival sides had collapsed. FKF said the league will be known as Football Kenya Premier League comprising 18 clubs. “FKF has secured a sponsor for the
FKF Premier League 2015 season and beyond, guaranteeing each participating club Sh9billion as annual grant,” the statement said in part. KPL said adding teams would mean even congested fixtures, exhaustion and risk of injuries to the best players. Other risks include lower competitive levels for developing talented players, less time for national duty training
sessions and less time for international friendly build-up matches. KPL said the issue is no longer open for compromise because of bad faith by FKF during recent discussions with Fifa and KPL. They said FKF leaked confidential papers and repeatedly provided inaccurate and biased information to “FKF-friendly” journalists.
The information so flagrantly misrepresented the discussions to an extent that even Fifa officials complained, the statement claimed. Fifa sent a letter to FKF on January 20 along with the former’s consultant’s final report. In the letter, Fifa reportedly recommended a 16-team league and asked FKF to forward the letter and report to KPL and other stakeholders.
Gyan says Ghana can thrash any opponent Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says his side has no fears for any team after reaching the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana went through after beating South Africa 2-1 and will meet Group D runners-up in the quarter-finals on Sunday evening. “With this team we can take on anyone in this competition,” he said. Algeria qualified as Group C runners-up and coach Christian Gourcuff said: “It was not easy to get out of this group.” Gyan scored Ghana’s late winner in their second game against Algeria which ultimately helped them finish top of the table on
head-to-head record. He added: “I have played at five cups of nations, but this group was the hardest. “We were very strong mentally, even after conceding the first goal. We kept believing and fought to the end knowing that we could win.” Ghana manager Avram Grant said: “We deserve it because South Africa were not better than us. “We have finished first in the group of death, which is not bad. After losing the first match we showed great attitude in the second and continued along the same lines today. “We started the match very well
with two or three good chances. We had the match in our hands. I am very happy that the players showed, just as in their last match, a good spirit and good attitude.” Gourcuff said Algeria’s 2-0 victory over Senegal had been hard-earned by his players. It was an excessively difficult game physically,” he said. “The ball was almost always in the air, which is not an advantage for us. “We needed lots of discipline tactically and our technique and speed on the break helped us win. “We are two completely different teams in terms of our approach. We have lots of small technical players and Senegal are more direct and physical.
WE ARE FEARLESS: Ghana Captain Asamoah Gyan says his side (in white) will not fear any rival after reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations following a 2-1 win against South Africa.
Hit man calls for sharper Senegal coach Alain Giresse DR Congo attacking flair first tactician to bite the dust DR Congo striker Jeremy Bokila believes his team need more quality in midfield to make the most of the available attacking talent. Bokila’s strike in their 1-1 draw with Tunisia took Congo into the quarter-finals after scoring one more goal than Cape Verde in the group stage. With only two goals scored in total, Congo have scraped into the last eight. “Maybe we need a number 10 who can make the connection between defenders and strikers,” Bokila said. The 26-year-old, who plies his trade in Russia, scored with the first touch after coming on
as a substitute on Monday. Congo’s forward line of Dieumerci Mbokani, Yannick Bolasie, Cedric Mabwati and Caf ’s Africa-based Player of the Year Firmin Mubele Ndombe had been unable to break the Tunisian defence. But Bokila feels the team can pose a greater a threat if they improve their focus in their quarterfinal against Congo on Saturday. “We’ll see what will happen in that game because we are going to work hard for the match - we must win and it demands a lot of concentration,” he said.
Senegal coach Alain Giresse has reached the end of his contract and will become the first managerial casualty of the African Nations Cup. The team was tossed out of the tournament on Tuesday. Senegal lost 0-2 to Algeria as Ghana won 2-1 win over South Africa in Group C. “The road has ended, my contract is at an end,” the Frenchman told reporters after a 2-0 loss to Algeria in Malabo ensured Senegal missed out on a quarterfinal berth. Giresse told reporters he had agreed to a two-year
contract from January 2013 when they pressed him on his future with Senegal. “There will be a lot of changes around the national team. What will be next? I do not know,” he said. Senegalese football personalities criticised the 62-year-old for his tactics by in post-tournament exit analysis on Wednesday. The diminutive former French international was competing at his third Nations Cup, having taken Mali to third place at the 2012 finals and Gabon to the group stages two years earlier.
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Rally fans set for live TV treat Local motor sport enthusiasts are in for a treat, it appears. This comes after StarTimes, a Pay TV service provider confirmed securing a deal to exclusively broadcast the international World Rally Championships for the next two years. This year, the World Rally Championship will feature live coverage of at least 26 stages, over the course of the season. As the championship bids to increase its popularity and promotion, the StarTimes live coverage begun with last week’s season opener at Rallye Monte Carlo. The opening 21Km Entrevaux-Rouaine stage was shown live as well as both runs of the Col St Jean – St Laurent test. Live coverage of round two, Rally Sweden (12-15 February), will commence with the opening superspecial-stage in Karlstad, with further coverage coming from the Saturday morning Vargåsen test that is home to ‘Colin’s Crest’. “We are very excited to have signed this exclusive deal with World Rally Championships. This is one of the world’s most exciting motorsport championships, which is good news for the many motorsport enthusiasts among our subscribers,” said Gary Rathbone, Director of Sport at StarTimes, during a visit to the X
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LOTS TO dECidE GuiNEA, MALi quARTER fiNALS fATE Lots will decide whether Guinea or Mali reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a draw in Mongomo. Ivory Coast beat Cameroon to earn a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as Group D winners. The all-important draw will now happen in the Confederation of African Football (Caf) hotel in Malabo at 6pm , during a meeting of the competition’s organising committee. The names of the two teams will be placed into two balls, before an official is invited to pick one ball - inside
which will be the name of the team that has qualified for the quarter finals as group runners-up and will face Ghana on Sunday afternoon. The last time lots were drawn to decide a team’s qualification in this tournament was in 1988 when Algeria profited at Ivory Coast’s expense. Ivory Coast finished top of Group D after beating Cameroon 1-0 - the only match in the group not to finish in a 1-1 draw. Indeed, a 1-1 draw between the Elephants and Cameroon would have left all four teams having to draw lots.
FATE FOR DATE: Mali’s Yacouba Sylla (C) challenges Guinea’s Kevin Constant during their 2015 African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match in Mongomo.
Madrid in a fiery Copa del Rey quarterCopa final to seal a 4-2 aggregate victory. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, del Rey: Fernando Torres drove Atletico level a minute but Neymar quickly Barcelona inside swept home a Barca counter-attack. Atletico led again through Raul beat nine Garcia’s penalty but Miranda’s own and a second for Neymar left the man Atletico goal hosts needing three to progress at the Barcelona overcame nine-man Atletico
break. Gabi was sent off in the tunnel at half time and Mario Suarez saw red late on.
Their dismissals were in keeping with an ill-disciplined Atletico performance and when Neymar argued with home players on his way to the tunnel at the interval, he drew a cursory point of the finger from Gabi, who did not return for the second half. Atletico midfielder Arda Turan threw his boot in a bizarre moment of anger as the game slipped away from his side and the home side’s hope had been extinguished by the time Suarez collected a second yellow card for a foul on Lionel Messi.
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