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resh talks between the Government and unions were due to start today as the second of the strike by teachers entered the second day. The union bosses arrived at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) building head office of the Labour ministry where Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi invited rival parties for urgent conciliation meeting. Kambi took over the talks as a conciliator following the collapse of talks between the employing Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and its workers. “Following the collapse of negotiations between the Teachers Service Commission and the Kenya National Union of Teachers and strike by teachers, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services has today taken over the talks as conciliator,” read a statement by the ministry on Monday. The minister said his move was in line with “the Labour Relations Act, 2007 section 70.” “I have invited the parties to the dispute to a joint conciliation meeting on Tuesday 6th January 2015 from 10am,” he said. And at about 10am today, representatives of Knut and Kuppet, the two unions behind the strike, had arrived for the meeting. Sources said Knut Secretary General Wilson Sossion and Chairman Mudzo Musili were present alongside Akelo Misori and Omboko Milemba of Kuppet. The results of the meeting are being anxiously awaited by teachers and parents alike as schools remained deserted.
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Knut insisted that it has the responsibility of protecting teachers from “abuse” and insisted that it would only call off the strike after signing a collective bargaining agreement with TSC. Sossion ruled out further talks with TSC, saying only the Labour ministry could step in to solve the stalemate. “What miracles are they going to perform that they failed to do in the 26 meetings,” he posed in reference to TSC meetings which failed to yield fruits. TSC has threatened to withhold salary for employees who boycott work and directed school heads to take attendance roll call for all teachers. The collapse of talks between teachers’ unions and TSC on a pay rise came on hot on the heels of Knut chairman’s backing of fresh MPs salary demands. Top Knut leaders have been secretly canvassing for the revocation of a legal notice that overruled payment of hefty allowances to teachers. Under a 1997 agreement, the teachers were entitled to a raft of allowances totalling Sh24 billion annually. However, the Narc Government disowned the deal in 2003 through another legal notice. If the new perks are to be implemented, the lowest paid teacher in Job Group F, who earns Sh16, 692, would pocket an additional Sh11, 616 a month in allowances. In February, Knut declared a strike after the Government failed to revoke the notice, even after directions by a parliamentary committee, prompting authorities to initiate fresh talks. The botched talks between rival parties were brokered by Stateappointed conciliator, Mr J N Makaa. Sources have indicated that the State was not keen to part with Sh2 billion monthly as it would worsen an escalating wage bill which President Kenyatta has declared unsustainable. Knut and Kuppet have a membership of more than 250,000 teachers. The main issues in dispute include TSC’s freeze on promotion of teachers and withdrawal of hardship allowances in parts of the country.
In a letter dated March 27, Makaa declared the dispute between the State and Knut over the legal notice, which Knut claims illegally amended the allowances negotiated in 1997, had not been resolved. Knut argued the letter by Makaa, according to the Labour Relations Act, allows them to withdraw labour or move to the Industrial Curt. The union has ruled out the court option and says Makaa’s letter shows the State has given their impending strike legal recognition. According to the Act, a strike is protected if the effort by a conciliator fails and a certificate of disagreement is issued. “If a trade union dispute is not resolved after conciliation a party to the dispute may refer it to the Industrial Court in accordance with the rules of the Industrial Court,” reads section 73 of the Act. The Act also protects all teachers who will participate in the strike under Section 76. “A person may participate in a strike or lock-out if the trade dispute that forms the subject of the strike or lock out concerns terms and conditions of employment...” Makaa’s letter is copied to TSC secretary Gabriel Lengoiboni and Federation of Kenyan Employees, Labour Commissioner and the Secretary General, Confederation of Civil Servants Union (Pusetu). Lengoiboni confirmed that the talks did not yield a solution. Under a 1997 agreement, teachers were supposed to earn half of basic pay as house allowance. They were also to pocket 20 per cent of basic pay as medical allowance and another 10 pc of salary towards commuter allowance. But the contentious Legal Notice No. 16 of 2003 stopped the enjoyment of the perks. The Government has always held that this particular notice overturned Legal Notice No.534 of 1997 under which all the allowances in question were negotiated and agreed upon. This was also the cause of last year’s three-week nationwide teachers strike that paralysed learning in public schools across the country.
SHAPING MINDS: A teacher conducts a lesson in a primary school. Learning is yet to resume in public schools as the teachers strike rages over demands for higher pay.
Kidero fires City Hall chiefs over Huruma disaster By Capital FM Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has suspended four top county officials following the collapse of a house in Huruma where four people were killed. “This is just the beginning, more heads will roll,” an official at Kidero’s office told Capital News Beat. He pledged more updates on investigations seeking to establish failures that led to the tragedy. Among those suspended are Rose Muema, Chief Officer in Charge of Planning, Urban Development and Housing, Jairus Kathenge, who is Director of Enforcement and Compliance and 16 others in the line
department. Search and rescue efforts are still underway following reports that more people could be trapped after the sevenstorey building collapsed on Sunday night. The National Disaster Management Unit Deputy Director Pius Mwachi said eight people are still missing. “We are hopeful that we will rescue more people by the end of the operation. The rescue will take a longer time since it’s a complicated process and we have to treat it with care,” he said. Mwachi has urged members of the public to donate foodstuff and clothes to help victims and their families.
crackING the whip: A police officer at the scene where a building crashed in Huruma, killing four occupants. Four county officials have been sacked over the incident.
State links 37 Chinese suspects to terrorism The 37 Chinese suspects charged with illegally operating a high-end telecommunication system in Nairobi have now been linked to terrorism in additional charges levelled by the State. Prosecutor Duncan Ondimu has added organised crime as an additional charge on the suspects and told the court not to grant the accused bail. Ondimu argued that the accusations are serious. “These are serious offences which relate to telecommunication which is the basis of commission of many offences including terrorism,” he said. The suspects were arrested in December. The State argued that it would be dangerous to release the suspects on bond after some of their accomplices escaped. The prosecutor has asked for
those in custody to be detained to facilitate investigations. According to the State, the suspects could be part of a wider cyber-crime and fraud network involved in hacking of computer software s and money laundering. Some of the items seized from the suspects were mostly in Chinese language and the Government says it has engaged in inter-governmental efforts to identify the contents. But the suspects lawyer Macharia Nderitu argued for their release on bail, saying they were entitled to the presumption of innocence. He said the accusations the suspects face is not comparable to a capital offence and asked the court to consider the gravity of the punishment that awaits them in case they are convicted.
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Man killed, wife and maid injured in Ruai gun robbery A man was shot dead while his wife and house girl are in critical condition after a robbery incident in their Ruai home, Nairobi. Businessman Alex Kiambati, 41 was shot three times in the chest after he tried to press an alarm in his house as a gang of two held them hostage last night. His wife Josephine and house girl Maureen Mutinda are in hospital after they were shot in the shoulder and leg respectively. Police said an accomplice to the gang was also shot and killed at the scene by a stray bullet. Kiambati had driven into his compound with a gas cylinder he had gone to fill at a nearby shopping centre when the two gunmen who had waylaid him struck. Police spokesperson Ziporrah Mboroki (above) said he was getting into the house when the gang forced their way in. They then ordered everyone to lie down and robbed the couple of Sh2,000 and mobile phones. As the robbery ensued, Kiambati reportedly tried to reach to the security alarm prompting one of the gunmen to open fire, shooting him three times. He also shot at Kiambati’s wife and house girl and in the process, his accomplice was hit, police said. Police who went to the scene said the suspect later escaped in a car that had been parked outside the compound and no recovery has been made so far.
Rude, violent and sexual thoughts are easier to remember and can be used to help recall information, experts have revealed. In a study that dates back hundreds of years, new research has shown that sexual thoughts, which evoke emotion and attract interest, can also be used to help memorize information, pass exams and keep one’s mind sharper. The technique, which was once used by Roman and Greek politicians and debaters, is currently being reimagined by one Mr Ed Cooke, the CEO of ‘Memrise’, a website that helps people
easily remember facts “Vivid, meaningful experiences are obviously more memorable than boring ones” he explains. Cooke says that sexual thoughts evoke emotion, and guarantee interest. “Whatever would grab your attention as you’re wandering down the street will grab your attention when you’re looking for a memory”. “Nakedness, things that are taboo, extremely attractive people, things we intrigued by - these will grab your attention and memories that have these elements will also stick out.”
Huruma building death toll hits four as President orders audit
AFTERMATH: Rescue officers search for victims in the rubbles of the collapsed building in Huruma. The death toll has reached four while at least eight people are feared still trapped inside.
The death toll from the seven-storey building that collapsed in Huruma estate in Nairobi on Sunday night has now reached four. This is after another body was pulled out of the rubble on Monday evening. At least eight people are still reported missing with fears that they could be remaining trapped inside the rubbles. Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Unit Pius Mwachi confirmed that more people are still feared trapped as rescue operations continued. “We are hopeful that we will rescue more people by the end of the operation. The rescue will take a longer time since it’s a complicated process and we have to treat it with care,” he said. The incident happened barely three weeks after another building collapsed in Kaloleni claiming the lives of seven people. Alarmed by the growing number of such tragedies, President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday
ordered that a comprehensive audit of all buildings in Nairobi be carried out to avoid such tragedies in future. He blamed a proliferation of impunity on the part of developers who pay no attention to procedures or supervision requirement at every stage of development, from planning to completion of construction. “The President directs the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, in collaboration with Nairobi City County, to conduct a comprehensive audit of all buildings in Nairobi – especially in the Eastlands area where such abuse is prevalent – to prevent similar disasters in the future,” he said in a statement. The building had been occupied up to the sixth floor and the seventh one was still under construction when the tragedy struck. Police have since ordered the owner to surrender himself and record statement.
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Raila and Ida thank God for time shared with late son, say Fidel was loved by many: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his wife Ida recalled the last moments they had with their son Fidel Castro who passed away on Sunday. Speaking on Monday when President Uhuru Kenyatta visited the Cord leader’s Karen home to condole with the family, Raila said though his family is mourning they thank God for the time they shared with their son. He said his son was “very sociable and had no grudges with anybody,” The grieving Raila managed to crack a smile...
Day one of new term aborts as strike hits: Learning in public schools was paralysed on Monday when teachers stayed away as the new term opened, in spite of a threat that they will not be paid for the days they will be on strike. Union officials vowed to push on with the strike and declared that they would only negotiate with the Ministry of Labour. Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi said he would invite the union officials for a meeting Tuesday morning while his Education counterpart, Prof Jacob Kaimenyi, told the teachers to respect a court order...
It’s total shutdown in schools as strike bites: Learning in public primary schools across the country was paralysed after more than 200,000 teachers defied the Government and refused to resume work at the start of the 2014 academic year. The teachers, who were heeding calls by Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Secretary General Wilson Sossion to down their tools, were protesting the Government’s failure to increase their salaries and allowances. Homa Bay County Knut Chairman Eliud Ombori said the strike kicked off well in the area...
Total paralysis Learning in schools on the first day of the first term of 2015 across the country was paralysed as teachers made good their threat to commence the industrial strike. Public schools remained closed as teachers defied a court order declaring the strike illegal. A countrywide spot check showed that pupils, who reported to schools, were forced to return home as early as 10.00am...
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CBK approves Nairobi office for Mauritius bank The Central Bank of Kenya has authorised Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) to open a representative office in Nairobi. This is in line with Section 43 of the Banking Act which states that foreign banks can only serve as liaison and marketing offices for foreign parent banks. The law prohibits foreign banks from engaging in banking business. CBK says the representative office in Kenya will explore potential business opportunities
in the country and diversify financial service potential in the country. A statement released by CBK said the office will also support the growing trade and investment flows between Mauritius and Kenya. “The Kenyan banking sector has continued to attract increasing interest from Continental Africa, regional and global banking brands aiming to exploit business opportunities in the East African Community,” CBK said.
By the end of June last year, MCB’s market capitalization stood at Sh153.18 billion on the Mauritius Stock Exchange. The figure was an equivalent of 22 per cent market share. The bank has diversified ownership with 24 per cent of shareholders being foreigners and 76 pc locals. Outside Mauritius, MCB has presence in Madagascar, Maldives, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa and France.
request approved: A Mauritius Commercial Bank branch in Port Lous. The Central Bank of Kenya has authorised MCB to open an office in Nairobi
Gates foundation launches Sh910m innovation awards The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has launched the New Interventions for Global Health Grand challenge. The fund will support organisations from around the world for innovative ideas that maintain global health. Qualified organisations will receive awards of up to $10 million (Sh910.5 million). The fund targets creative ideas for vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics with potential to be translated into safe, effective and affordable protection
against infectious diseases. The award focuses on the provision of cures for infectious diseases in resource-limited environments. A statement from the group says winners will receive grants and programme related investment. Alternatively, they will win contracts of up to USD $10 million and up to four years to accelerate the translation of novel concepts. The group will also accept pilot awards for grants of up to $2 million (Sh182
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million) for four year projects. The challenge is open to nonprofit organizations, private sector companies, international organisations, government agencies and academic institutions from around the world. Interested organisations must send a letter of inquiry by email to ‘grandchallenges@gatesfoundation. org’ after visiting the group’s site, ‘gcgh. grandchallenges.org’ for details. Application deadline is January 13, 2015.
A lot of people waste countless hours on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites by scrolling through tonnes of sometimes useless information. To save time monitoring and managing the sites, developers have come up with a tool dubbed NutshellMail. NutshelMail, an online platform, is a free summary of one’s social media activity. It is delivered to one’s email inbox at their convenience. It helps users sift through interesting updates, look through job opportunities and see what customers are doing online. It takes copies of one’s latest updates in social networking accounts and places them in a snapshot email. The NutshellMail update is later sent to primary email address. The tool supports Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Yelp, MySpace, YouTube, Foursquare, and Citysearch. Users receive updates as often as they wish. The tool is available from ‘nutshellmail.com’.
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protecting infants: Microsoft chairman Bill Gates administers a vaccine to a child during one of his visits to Kenya. The Bill Gates Foundation has launched the New Interventions for Global Health Grand challenge to support innovations in the sector.
KU in Sh4 billion hostel deal with Africa Integras
UPGRADE PROJECT: Kenyatta University students relax in a campus hostel. The institution has partnered with US-based construction firm Africa Integras for the construction of a 10,000-bedroom hostel valued at Sh4 billion at the main campus.
Africa Integras, a US-based construction firm, will build a 10,000-bedroom hostel valued at Sh4 billion for Kenyatta University. The units, which will be located at Kahawa Campus, in Nairobi, will accommodate 9,350 under-graduate, 500 post-graduate and 150 students with special needs. Africa Integras, a private equity firm based in New York in US, secured the contract in 2014. Officials from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) said
the University is in the final stages of securing partners for the project. Local universities have been facing space shortage to accommodate students following an exceptionally high intake of freshers in 2011. The institutions then enrolled twice the number of students that were usually admitted leading to lack of space. KU hopes to meet the growing demand as more students prepare to start college education.
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EXPORT OPP Tax free export rule good for Kenyan jobs and businesses, EU Ambassador says
JAV AND TAP: A tout explaining to president Uhuru Kenyatta how the MY1963 card is used late last year. MY1963 card holders will be able to redeem their loyalty points which they can use to settle their transport costs.
Commuters to use loyalty points to pay bus fare Commuters using the MY1963 can now convert accumulated loyalty points to clear their transport costs after Fibre Space and various Public Service Vehicles entered a partnership to avail the facility. The facility will allow commuters to earn one point for every Sh10 they spend on fare. A commuter who for example pays fare worth Sh500 is automatically eligible for
a Sh50 free ride. According to Fibre Space General Manager, Mwakio Ngale, the decision to partner with the PSV Sacco’s was to give back to the community and reduce the extortion from touts which has bogged the PSV sector for years. Ngale said that demand for the facility during its pilot stage which involved about 35,000 commuters was also another factor which
played a part in its implementation. He added that the cards which are offered free of charge by sales representatives in established PSV Sacco’s are easy to use and allow transparency while making payments. “Passengers can easily track the record of their points since the details are shown on a receipt every time they swipe the card to
pay fare,” he said. Ngale said that the facility will also seek to shield clients from inconveniences which might arise due to lack of credit. “Fibre space is a local company that well understand normal lives of Kenyans and hence work towards providing solutions to problems facing them,” said Ngale.
A statement from the European Union (EU) has confirmed that the Union has restored tax-free access for Kenyan goods. EU Ambassador to Kenya Lodewijk Briet said: “This is good for Kenyan business and Kenyan jobs, and a sign of our strong partnership for growth.” Briet, who issued the statement in Nairobi on Friday, said the move means that $2.2 billion (Sh199.6 billion) of Kenya’s exports that are sold in Europe will remain competitive. The EU is Kenya’s biggest trading partner and accounts for about 25 per cent of the country’s total exports. “I am very happy to confirm that, as of Christmas Day, Kenyan goods - cut flowers, fresh produce and much more - will once again enter
the European Union market without tariffs or quota limits,” the Ambassador said. Kenya’s main exports to the EU are fresh cut flowers, tea, coffee and vegetables. Briet added that the EU had paid attention to an appeal made at the end of October by President Uhuru Kenyatta to the then EU Trade Commissioner, Karel De Gucht. On November 14, 2014, the European Commission had decided that Kenyan exports should again be exempted from all import taxes on the basis of a law known as the “Market Access Regulation” (MAR). Kenya had benefitted from unlimited and free access to the EU market until the expiry of the MAR at the end of September.
RESTORATION: EU Ambassador to Kenya Lodewijk Briet in a past press conference. A statement from the EU has confirmed that the Union has restored tax-free access for Kenyan goods.
Farmers grope for options after price dip
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CHANGING GAME: Tree seedlings ready for transplanting. A number of maize growers in the North Rift region have started planting trees while they consider other options owing to low market prices for maize.
The government’s move to lower the cost of maize for consumers threatens to put the grain sector in a tailspin. While low maize prices bode well for consumers, grain farmers are afraid of the losses they are likely to make with some threatening to ditch the crop altogether. Following the government’s recent announcement to lower the price of the crop by 27 per cent, a number of farm-
ers have expressed outrage. In fact, the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), which is in charge of the country’s strategic food reserves, has been witnessing poor deliveries from farmers. Felix Koskei, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, announced in mid-December that the government is offering Sh2,300 for a 90 kg bag down from Sh3,500 in 2013.
As a result, resentful farmers have decided to take up poultry farming and horticulture in a move aimed at stemming potential losses and to supplement their returns. A number of growers in the North Rift region, possibly the country’s biggest maize growing region, have started planting trees while they consider their options.
Russia plans 400 kph railway link with China Russia will build a high speed railway line from Moscow to Beijing, China. The new line will come with trains that would speed from Moscow to Beijing in just 48 hours over the 7,000 km distance. It takes up to seven days to commute between the two cities. The direct route between the two cities will make it the longest high speed railway in the world. The Beijing to Guangzhou train
is the longest with the length of 2,298 km. Trains in the new line will travel at an average speed of 400 kilometres an hour. The project has been awarded to China Railway High-speed and has been supported by many private sector corporations, including German car firms such as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes. The firms see the railway as a means to fast- track shipping of
vehicles from China to Europe. The railway is expected cost 7 trillion rubbles (Sh13.9 trillion), half of which will come from Chinese investors. Kazan city in Russia has also been included in the new line which the previous Trans-Siberian route had excluded. The city has in recent years become key to the expansion of the Russian economy.
TRANS-SIBERIA: A train leaving Russia and entering China at Manzhouli. Russia has announced plans to launch a high speed railway between Moscow and Beijing with a travel time of 48 hours.
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It was taunted to be the event of the year. It promised pomp colour and everything in between but it all came tumbling down.
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he Macha New Year’s Eve (NYE) Party seemed the place to be to usher in the 2015. But things did not go as planned. First, revellers were led to believe the gate-charge for the threeday event was to be Sh500 but were in for a rude shock when they arrived at the gate only to be told the Sh500 was to be paid daily, and for day-only concerts. The turn out for the event was also wanting. This was supposed to be the biggest event of the year but it did not manage to pull in the expected numbers. As for the invited artistes,
only Willy Paul and Bahati took to the stage for brief stints. When it was time for the secular artistes to perform, the minors in the event were asked to leave as the event was allegedly for adults only. By now revellers were starting to get a little agitated. Worse came to worst after Octoppizo and Avril went to social media to apologize to their fans for not showing up. At this juncture, the lights and sound systems were shut down forcing revellers to go home-and the show was over. What exactly went wrong? How could such a hyped up event be so disastrous? Well, everyone included in the event
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organising and planning seems to wash their hands off any blame. For starters, Governor Alfred Mutua went for the jugular of promoterHenry Carlos Kioko. He said the alleged promoter owes the MachakosGovernment Sh1million in damages. Two of the most anticipated performers, Octopizzo and Avril, also shelved blame. The blamed the promoter , calling him a fake. Octopizzo tweeted: “Twendeni Macha promoters were all hype, it is 2015 and you still want to play artistes.” Avril was shocked that the event could be so poorly coordinated, saying: “The
“Twendeni Macha is turning out to be such a poorly coordinated event. Sorry guys not going to perform in Macha tonight. Till next time.” Victor Muniafu, Machawood CEO, apologised to the artistes and emcees involved and shifted the blame to the planners. “My heart bleeds for all the artists who committed themselves to perform at the much hyped event. Event planning, organization and management is purely dependent upon one’s name, background, reputation, integrity, goodwill, people skills, trustworthiness, reliability and organizational skills,” he said.
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Kenyn all-boy band and Bongo’s finest, Diamond, are among the 10 artistes nominated for the African artiste of the year online awards set to go down in Nigeria. Sauti Sol and Diamond will be battling for the award with Mi Casa, Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Efya, Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest, Stanley Enow and Fuse ODG. These boys are simply award magnets!
Christopher Kirwa, who was allegedly supposed to emcee for the event said that his name was illegally used to promote the event, and that he is in talks with his lawyers to chart the way forward. “I was never part of the Twendeni Macha and by now you know I am not the only person included without consent. My lawyers will pick up the matter,” he said. Carlos, the man behind all this buzz, has since gone underground. How could something so right go so wrong? The industry wants answers.
Wyre releases ‘Monie’ video Wyre, aka The Love Child, has a released a video for the track ‘monie’, in which he features Benjamin Kabaseke. This was after receiving all rights from the original singer and ‘King of Soukous’, Kanda Bongo Man, to remix the song with a touch of dancehall. Wyre says Kanda gave him the nod to revamp the song last year. Can we now see those moves party people?
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PAINTING Direct light causes yellowing and discoloration of certain colours on the painting while wet areas can encourage mould growth on the canvas or frames and can also cause the paint used to run.
Dancing is in Kambas’ blood!
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When they are on the dancefloor, just move and give them their space! The Kambas dance their hearts out, making good use of the space around them. The Akamba is a Bantu ethnic group residing in the semi - arid Eastern Province of Kenya. Their homeland stretches east from Nairobi towards the Tsavo and North East to Embu. As the fifth largest tribe, Kambas make up about 11 percent of Kenya’s total population. The Akamba people’s love of music and dance is evident in their impressive performances throughout their daily lives and during special occasions. In these dances, the Akamba display agility and athletic skill as they perform acrobatics and remarkable body movements. Dances are usually accompanied by songs composed for the occasion (marriage, birth, national holiday) and reflect the traditional structure of the Kikamba song, sung on a pentatonic scale. The singing is lively and melodic. Songs are composed satirizing deviant behavior, anti-social activity or love. The Akamba also have famous work songs, such as Ngulu Mwalala, sung while they are digging. Herdsmen and boys have different songs, as do the young and old. Incase you were in doubt, just listen and watch the Akamba shake to any Ken Wa Maria song!
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ou finally managed to buy that exquisite painting you have been eyeing for months if not years. It is finally in your care. The next step is to decide where to hang it. Where you choose to hang your painting really matters as it has the potential to preserve or ruin the painting. You do not want to walk in to you house after a few months only to notice the quality of your painting deteriorating. There are places in the house that can have detrimental effects to the quality and lifespan of the artwork.
Places with extreme temperature, moisture, dust and light are perfect examples of locations to avoid. Direct light causes yellowing and discoloration of certain colours on the painting while wet areas can encourage mould growth on the canvas or frames and can also cause the paint used to run. Dust not only looks unsightly but it might prove a daunting task to remove. Hanging the painting where young children can reach is hazardous as they might innocently practice their drawing or scribbling skills on your painting worse still they may end
up breaking the frame or tearing the canvas altogether. As you can already guess, the bathroom is a big no to your art investment. Reason being high risk of the artwork getting wet and extreme heat especially if one showers with hot water. The steam from hot water is also likely to increase the moisture levels in the room. Next space is the kitchen. Here, smoke, oily soot and gases produced while cooking might stick on the painting making it hard to remove. Attempts to remove
them might end up destroying the painting altogether. Avoid placing the painting over the entrance door. Extreme weather conditions like bright sunlight may wreak havoc to your prized possession. If you really must put the painting in this location, you might find it worthy to laminate it or cover it with a clear paper although this will compromise on the aesthetics. Apply the tips above and you are on the right direction to preserving the beauty and lifespan of your paintings.
Crushed Can Art American artist Charles Kaufman creates art using crushed cans as the base. The can is crushed flat and handpainted with the artist’s desired image. The subject of his paintings range from women to bottles to cartoon characters to faces. Kaufman once worked as a cartoonist and illustrator for a n ad agency before quiting to start painting. His work has been exhibited widely in both US and Germany.
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SPOuSe Dies avril featuring ommy Dimpoz in new track Kenya’s sultry voiced singer Avril has collaborated with Bongo’s Ommy Dimpoz in a new track whose video was shot in Naivasha. According to Avril,the project has dragged on for almost three years and she is beyond ecstatic for its final success. She can’t wait to launch it.
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Leaning onto spirituality—if you strongly believe in religion— can also be a pillar of strength for you.
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oping with grief and loss of a partner is emotionally, psychologically and physically wrenching. No matter how long you have been together, there is never a right amount of time before moving on. You are tossed in a vacuum of loneliness, helplessness and confusion. But this does not have to last a lifetime. How does one move on after such a tragedy? Most therapists advise that one needs to accept their loss. Acceptance can be stimulated when you take time in viewing his/her body, are part of funeral arrangements and burial attendance. This helps in grieving the physical presence of your partner and helps you come to terms with it. By all means, cry, mourn, wail, and wear a sack cloth if you must! Allow yourself to mourn and experience the pain brought by their death. Suppressing emotions and dodging anything that reminds you of the deceased is very dangerous and can
lead to depression. Let yourself feel the grief and let it out by crying or talking about it. Because your spouse is no longer with you, adapt to his absence. This is more than rocket science but it has to be done by you. If you have children spend more time with them, take on some of the roles and responsibility your spouse was in charge off. Learn those things you never did but should have, like changing a wheel, helping the kids out and driving. Realize that everybody grieves in their own special way. There are varying degrees of time people spend on mourning so take your time without comparing yourself to others. Talking about your pain and loss is also helpful. You can open up to a professional counsellor, attend anonymous group therapy close family or friends. Let your loved ones walk with you through this traumatic time. It will not entirely take the heartache away but creates room for
healing each time you let a bit of the weight off. Leaning onto spiritualit, if you strongly believe in religion, can also be a pillar of strength for you. Be around people who understand and share the same faith beliefs. Healing does not come easily, therefore you will have to be patient as you deal with a roller coaster of emotions that will offset you time and again. Avoid being by yourself all the time when you can be with family or friends. You can hang out and have fun. This will take your mind off lonely thoughts. Do not worry about forgetting your late partner because you won’t. What you are seeking is being able to remember them without feeling the same splitting pain all the time. You deserve a life while always putting them in your thoughts. Take one day at a time until such a time that you can talk about them without tearing or maybe smile amidst those tears. A famous poet once said…grass will grow, it often does.
Former beauty queen and Radio presenter Pinky Ghelani-Raj is a mother a gain. Pinky announced the arrival of their second child-a boy on her social media pages. The pages were flooded with congratulatory messages.
moved up front cncnc and seized the big ball bebe Cool sending son to london soccer academy for training Alpha Thiery must feel like the luckiest child in the world right now after his wish of joining a London soccer academy was granted by his parents. The ‘love you every day’ singer bombarded his 11year old son with the sweet surprise coupled with an iPhone 6, which he has always yearned for, on his birthday last week.
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I am so disappointed in myself for scoring 357 marks in KCPE. Many people were expecting me to get higher marks. I was anticipating 400 marks and above in order for me to get a good high school but now all my hopes are dashed. Ever since I started schooling, my parents provided more than I needed and always spoil me and this was the only way I could show my appreciation but I failed. Some of my friends
who come from poor families have excelled highly yet they didn’t have as much as I do. It is so shameful. I don’t know how to face the world anymore? What can I do? — Winnie
Dear Winnie, First of all congratulations for performing well. Anyone will tell you that you have done very well because you truly have. If it’s any consolation then you
should know that many were aiming for such good marks but they fell short. Others were not able to sit for the exams for various reasons. Isn’t that reason enough to put a smile on your face? Do not waste time beating yourself over what you did not get but instead be grateful and pat yourself for the good work. You will still get a top high school and while there remember to put on effort like you did in primary school.
Think less of what other people wanted from you. This is not about them but you. Comparing yourself to others does not help either. We are all different but that does make you less intelligent. Get yourself together and prepare for what is coming ahead. KCPE is over and done with, so focus on the present and possibly building your future. You do have another shot at exams in KCSE, do not dwell on it,you are an achiever.
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Rating: R Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Keene McRae Time: 1hr 55min Genre: Drama A moving and uplifting film that might just get Reese Witherspoon an Oscar nomimation. After a tragic divorce and the death of her mother, Cheryl Strayed has lost all hope. she sets out on a hike to rediscover herself. OUR RATING H H
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eddings are always in fashion and no one knows this better than fashion designer Joyce Chacha. Hot on the heels of a spicy opening of their shop at Kenya Cinema Plaza, Bliss has launched another collection which promises to set the bar high for wedding
dresses. The collection featured gowns of different types from mermaid, ball gowns, lace wedding gowns and Cinderella gowns. Chacha also diverted from the norm of the usual white coloured gowns and opted for cream and off white ivory shades on some of
exodus:gods and Kings Rating: PG 13 Cast: Christian Bale, John Turturro and Joel Edgerton Time: 2hr 22min Genre: Drama With its great 3D picture the movie sadly does not live up to the good picture quality. Moses rises up against Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses taking 600,000 slaves on a journey of escape from Egypt. OUR RATING H HH
the gowns. On the fabric front, she went for lace, organza, silk and net for her designs incorporating either two of the fabrics or just one for a dress. Good news for the brides this season, Joyce will alter your gown and or completely redesign it as per your preference. Cool, huh?
top Five Rating: R Cast: Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union and Rosario Dawson Time: 1hr 41min Genre: Comedy Chris Rock rarely disappoints, the movie is smart and funny. A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor. But all his efforts are going down the drain when his fiance a realiy tv star talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her TV show. OUR RATING H HH
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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 There are opportunities open to you now whether you realize it or not. It may be hard to be aware of them today, given the astrological weather. Realize that this is just a message from the Universe reminding you that having at least one foot on the ground is key to manifesting your dreams. AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 Your emotions may feel restricted today, Aquarius. Somehow your heart isn’t able to let it go. Work to overcome this by realizing that this is only a briefly passing trend and that you probably are feeling much worse about the situation than necessary. Don’t be so hard on yourself. PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 Today’s energies bring much of that tension into focus, Pisces, and put it right in the place where it affects you most - your heart. You may feel the clock ticking more loudly and have a sense that something holds you back. The situation probably looks worse than it is.
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Yvonne Carmichael is a successful scientist who has achieved great career heights. She has everything she ever wanted: a successful career, a great home and a wonderful family. But she throws caution to the wind and puts it all at risk when she starts having an affair with a stranger. The consequences of which land her in trouble. But how was she to know that the stranger was a criminal?
SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Today is a great day to get rid of the stuff that’s cluttering up your life, Scorpio. Get to the heart of the issue and stop beating around the bush. Your emotions may feel a bit more negative than usual, but realize that you can use this to your advantage. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 Don’t sweat the small stuff, Sagittarius. You may feel like something is restricting your otherwise light, witty nature, but don’t worry about it. Things probably seem worse than they really are. Trust in yourself. Keep your chin up and work to get things done right the first time.
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TRIBUTE: Fidel Castro Odinga; gone to soon My heart was broken without a warning no words spoken you were taken away. Someone told me you could not speak anymore buddy, emptiness and lonelinss is what we are having now. We lost a precious shining star,
our friendship torn apart and your family left in sorrow. Your world began with a promising start, life is unfair but this difficult cross we must bear for strength and courage we will find. Our special friend and brother you will
always be in our mind a place in heaven is where you sit looking at that star you lit in our thoughts forever you will always remain. I promise to continue the good work we started. I still remember the time you suggested
grilling in the middle of that snowstorm in June during my birthday, it was the best barbecue we ever had. I am already missing you Fidel, so many lives you touched buddy. May God bless the family you left behind. May God strengthen
Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, Mama Ida Odinga and your siblings. Fidel we had a short working relationship but such an enjoyable one. R.I.P. Fidel Castro Odinga. -Hon Kangira Joseph
Sport TUESday, JANUARY 6, 2015
Dope cheat Rita Jeptoo likely to serve lighter ban Marathoner Rita Jeptoo may be banned for two instead of four years after her doping case came before a new rule by World AntiDoping Agency took effect. Changes to the World AntiDoping Code, which unifies antidoping rules for global sports, have increased the suspension for the offence from two years. Drug cheats face a minimum four-year ban under new rules
which went into effect from January 1. Other changes will see less leniency given for missed tests but possible reduced bans for helping investigators. Athletics Kenya vice president David Okeyo said Jeptoo’s case fell under the old rule that stipulated a two-year ban. Okeyo said the union will protect ‘clean’ athletes and fight cheating.
Jeptoo’s fate was sealed a fortnight ago after her “B” Sample urine test corroborated her “A” Sample that tested positive for prohibited substance Erythropoietin. She had made history by becoming the first person to win four consecutive World Marathon Majors Series events when she defended her Boston and Chicago Marathon titles last year.
REPRIEVE? Chicago Marathon champion Rita Jeptoo may be banned for two years instead of four for failing a drugs test following the adoption of new regulations by World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) . Rita failed a drugs test in September.
Kumar closes in on Don Bradman double ton record Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara scored his 11th Test double century to move one behind Australia legend Don Bradman’s all-time record. He made 203 on day two of the second Test against New Zealand to help his side to 356 all out, a lead of 135. Kumar will quit one-day international cricket after the
World Cup which starts in February. But the 37-year-old said he will “see whether there is a few more months of cricket in me Testwise”. Kumar also became the fastest player to reach 12,000 Test runs on day one. “It just depends on how everything pans out after this World Cup,” said the former
law student. “It’s hard to predict what will happen and what my thoughts will be at the end of the World Cup about my future.” Day two in Wellington ended with the Kiwis 22-0 in their second innings. Sri Lanka need to win the Test to level the twomatch series after an eightwicket loss in Christchurch.
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Bouna Sarr won’t play for Guinea Bouna Sarr has turned down the chance to play for Guinea at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea, his French club Metz announced on Saturday. French-born Sarr was named by Guinea coach Michel Dussuyer in his squad for the 17 January to 8 February finals last
week. “Bouna Sarr was selected by Michel Dussuyer to be part of the Guinea team, which comes as a surprise. “But the young French-Guinean midfielder, who is at a crucial stage of his career eventually preferred, with a heavy heart, to reject the call-up to the Syli Na-
tionale and focus on his career with FC Metz,” the club announced. Dussuyer, who has already been forced to respect the wishes of Ismael Bangoura not to play at the Nations Cup in order to concentrate on his French club Nantes, is expected to announce a replacement for Sarr next week.
Sarr, who was promoted to the Metz first-team squad in July 2011, has made 13 league appearances for the newly-promoted side in the French Ligue 1 this season. Guinea will face Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Mali in Group D at the tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
After a chequered qualification history, this will be the eleventh time Guinea have taken part in the Cup of Nations. Quaterfinalists in 2004, 2006 and 2008, Guinea’s best Nations Cup came in 1976 when they finished runners-up to Morocco in a heart-breaking final.
NO THANK YOU: Bouna Sarr in action for Metz recently. The Guinean star has turned down the chance to play for Guinea at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.
Matano sad to lose Waruru but tips Otuoma to shine
Mourinho apologises for remarks Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho apologised to referee Kevin Friend after criticising him for not awarding Chelsea a penalty during their 3-0 FA Cup victory over Watford on Sunday. Mourinho claimed the decision not to award a spot-kick after Craig Cathcart handled a Diego Costa shot was part of a “campaign” against his team. But he later had a change of heart, praising Friend for “great refereeing”. Mourinho added: “I want to apologise for my comments in some TV interviews.” Once Cathcart had handled inside the area, the ball fell to Loic Remy, who scored with a half-volley to double Chelsea’s advantage after substitute Willian had given them a second-half lead. Referee Friend later told the Portuguese he would have awarded a spot-kick had the striker not scored. What the referee did was great refereeing,” Mourinho said after hearing Friend’s explanation. “He saw that it was a penalty, he was going to give a penalty, but he saw the ball was going to Remy and he waited a couple of seconds.
FOREIGN TACKLES: Sofapaka’s Congolese player Felly Mulumba (left) in action for the team. FKF has given Gor Mahia and Sofapaka special go-ahead to sign up to seven foreign players to boost their squads ahead of their CAF Champions League campaigns.
Ulinzi Stars coach Robert Matano says it will be tough to replace dependable winger Steve Waruru for this year’s Kenyan Premier League but has tipped new arrival Ezekiel Otuoma to narrow the deficit. The 2012 golden boot winner Waruru, is required for national duty, answering to his first call as a Kenya Defence Forces officer and will therefore be out at least for the 2015 season. “We will miss him as he has been an integral part of the team, but I am optimistic we will find someone to fill his shoes,” Matano attributed to Waruru. Otuoma joins the soldiers side from Muhoroni Youth, where he was one of the standout performers in what was a great 2014 season
for the club in many ways. Matano knows the quality of the player is uncontested and admits he is looking forward to working with him. “I am delighted to have such a good player join the side. I am absolutely delighted, he said of the signing. He showed during his time at Muhoroni last year, that he is a very good player. One of the best I have seen at his age in the local game.” “He is a character, one that wants to be involved and to get better. I am very happy to have him on board. It adds to the potential that this club already has and I look forward to having him join the playing unit,” he added.
SPORT 15 TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015 no way: Kenya national volleyball team during a past competition. The national volleyball federation will host the 2015 men and women Africa Cup of Nations Championships in May.
Kenya to host Africa top volleyball tourney in May Kenya Volleyball Federation will host the 2015 men and women Africa Cup of Nations Championships in May. The events will act as World Cup qualifiers and will kick off on May 15 to 25 for men as the women’s event is set for June 10- 20. It will be the first time for Kenya to host the men’s competition in 10 years. The country hosted the women’s games at Kasarani last year and won without losing a tie.
KVF chairman Waithaka Kioni says Kenya will test the facilities with the Africa Club Cup championship. “If successful, Kasarani will host the men’s games on March 5- 17, while the women’s, whose host is yet to be determined, will be staged between March 25 and April 6,” he said. The championships are just but some of the events the country will take part in a year that promises a beehive of activity for volleyball.
The 2015 CAVB calendar that was released in December 2014 has 11 events. The competitions include senior, FIVB levels and the Olympic qualifications for Rio de Janeiro 2016. KVF is expected to field teams for majority of the events. Beach volleyball calendar includes various phases of the CAVB Continental Cup which act as Olympic qualifications. The first ever African qualifications for the Senior Beach VB World Championship
will be held in Netherlands. KVF will start the calendar by deploying a women’s U20 team to the African Nations Championships in Egypt from February 24 to Match 2. The competition will follow Boys Youth African Nations Championship. The 2015 CAVB Volleyball calendar starts with age group championships in Tunisia from January 19 to 26. The African Club Championships will extend to March and April as the FIVB
Club World Championships is held in May. Men’s African Club Championship is set for March 5 to 17, while the women’s event will take place in March 25 to April 6. Organisers of the two events will be named later. Zonal qualifications for the 2015 All Africa Games will be organised in April and May to pick 11 teams at both men and women categories.
Abeid, Belkalem out of Algeria CAN squad Algeria have confirmed that their Newcastle midfielder Mehdi Abeid and Trabzonspor defender Essaid Belkalem are out of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with injuries. Twenty-two-year-old Abeid has a toe wound while Trabzonspor defender Essaïd Belkalem is out with a hamstring problem. The two were called up by Algeria coach Christian Gourcuff for his final squad for the Nations Cup to be held in Equatorial Guinea starting on January 17. Abeid was one of five changes to Algeria’s 23-man World Cup party. Ishak Belfodil, Foued Kadir,
my pledge:Coastal Union coach James Nandwa has reiterated his determination to deliver on his pledges to the team after suffering the first defeat against JKT Ruvu by a solitary goal.
Nandwa pledges victory for his TZ league team After suffering the first defeat since taking over as Coastal Union coach, James Nandwa is determined to deliver in his one year contract. The coach was in charge of his new Tanzanian Vodacom Premier League team against JKT Ruvu but lost by a lone goal. In his first match late last month, he
settled for a barren draw against Tanzania Prisons. “I am still looking for my first win here… that does not however mean we are panicking. Results will come. Our players did well,” said former Harambee Stars, Karuturi Sports and AFC Leopards’ coach. Nandwa replaces another Kenyan and
former Harambee Stars coach, Yusuf Chippo, who crossed over to Leopards as assistant coach. “I want to give my best in my one year contract, I don’t want to think of what will happen thereafter,” said the coach who led Ingwe to winning the 2013 GOtv cup.
goalkeeper Doukha Izzeddine and Mehdi Zeffane were also included. Uncapped Metz midfielder Ahmed Kashi will replace Abeid, with Osasuna’s Liassine Cadamuro coming in for Belkalem. BBC African Footballer of the Year Yacine Brahimi has also been included, as has been veteran defender Madjid Bougherra. Goalkeeper Cedric Si Mohamed, Hassan Yebda and Nabil Ghilas were left out by Gourcuff even after being been part of the World Cup squad that reached the last 16 for the first time in Brazil last summer.
Injury locks Senegal’s Mane out of tournament Southampton and Senegal midfielder Sadio Mane will miss the Africa Cup of Nations tournament with a calf injury. Mane, 22, sustained the injury in Saints’ 2-0 Premier League win over Arsenal on January 1 and missed Sunday’s 1-1 FA Cup draw with Ipswich. “Sadio has an injured calf muscle, it will be four to six weeks,” manager Ronald Koeman said.
“Senegal may call him up and see the player, but he will not play in the Africa Cup of Nations.” The competition begins in Equatorial Guinea on January 17 and Senegal, runners-up in 2002, are out to win the competition for the first time. Coached by Frenchman Alain Giresse, the Teranga Lions face Ghana on January 19, South Africa on January 23 and Algeria on January 27 in Group C.
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Gerrard guides Liverpool past stubborn Wimbledon Steven Gerrard demonstrated the quality and leadership Liverpool will miss when he leaves Anfield as he inspired them to an FA Cup third-round victory at AFC Wimbledon. Gerrard, playing his first game since announcing he would depart in the summer to play in the United States, illustrated the hole he will leave behind. Liverpool’s captain, who will celebrate his 35th birthday on FA Cup final day on 30 May, headed them in front, then came to their aid, as he has done so often, when they slumped into trouble. Adebayo Akinfenwa’s equaliser revived memories of the original Wimbledon’s FA Cup final win against Liverpool at Wembley in 1988 - until Gerrard stepped in to restore order with a superb trademark free-kick just after the hour. It helped to steady Liverpool, whose defence had looked horribly vulnerable under pressure from Neal Ardley’s side, who are 12th in League Two. Irrespective of the outcome, this FA Cup night was a credit to the rebirth of AFC Wimbledon, who started life in the Combined Counties League in 2002 and went through five promotions before returning to the Football League in 2011.
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But AFC Wimbledon - like so many teams before them since Gerrard made his Liverpool debut in 1998 - discovered that this is the player who can be relied upon to help the Reds through moments of adversity. This was another example as he took his Liverpool tally to 182 goals in 696 appearances for the club. Gerrard took the applause of the visiting fans, waiting to acclaim him following news of his impending departure, before the game and was able to calm their early nerves with a goal after Sean Rigg had almost given AFC Wimbledon a shock lead with a shot across the face of goal Gerrard timed his arrival in the area perfectly in the 12th minute to meet Javier Manquillo’s cross and direct a low header beyond keeper James Shea into the bottom corner. Liverpool then enjoyed a period of relative control but, as has happened so often this season, they were undone by the vulnerability of their defence and the uncertainty of goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. AFC Wimbledon’s confidence and threat was growing and it resulted in an equaliser nine minutes before the break.
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off the line from Adam Barrett as AFC Wimbledon picked up where they had left off. And when Liverpool needed in-
spiration at the other end, Gerrard provided it with a free-kick curled beyond the reach of the despairing Shea.
Barcelona sack Andoni Zubizarreta Barcelona have sacked former goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta from his position as director of football. Zubizarreta, 53, took over the role in summer 2010 after the exit of Txiki Begiristain, who is now Manchester City’s director of football. A Barcelona statement said President Josep Maria Bartomeu had “decided to terminate” Zubizarreta’s contract immediately. Former club captain Carlos
Puyol has resigned as assistant sports director. The 36-year-old three-time Champions League winner retired in the summer and moved into the role, working closely with Zubizarreta. But Puyol announced his decision to leave on his personal Facebook account shortly after the club confirmed Zubizarreta had been sacked. He said: “These three and a half months have given me
the opportunity to see another side of the club. “I want to grow both personally and professionally so that, in the future, hopefully I can return to this house and give back everything you have given me during these unforgettable years.” Zubizarreta was the Nou Camp club’s keeper between 1986 and 1994. He also played for Spain, making 126 appearances.
FA Cup fourth round draw: Man United face Cambridge United League Two side Cambridge United have been drawn at home to Manchester United in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The U’s are the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, while League One side Rochdale, who knocked out Nottingham Forest, welcome Stoke City. Holders Arsenal visit Brighton, and Chelsea were drawn at home to the winners of Millwall and Bradford City. Manchester City host Middlesbrough and Bournemouth travel to Aston Villa. The ties will be played on 24 and 25 January. It’s a game to look forward to,” said Cambridge United head coach Richard Money. “It is reward for everyone’s hard work at the
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club. “Everyone’s suffered during nine years out of the Football League but a lot of people have worked hard and now we’ve got a draw like this. We’re delighted.” Liverpool face a home game against Championship outfit Bolton Wanderers, while Everton or West Ham will travel to Doncaster Rovers or Bristol City. Sheffield United, who beat Queens Park Rangers in the third round, visit fellow League One side Preston North End. Manchester United, 2-0 winners at Yeovil on Sunday, have won the FA Cup a joint-record 11 times. Cambridge, who are 14th in League Two, beat Luton 2-1 at the Abbey Stadium in the third round.