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15 killed, 60 injured in Garissa varsity attack

t least 15 people have been confirmed dead and more than 60 others seriously injured after hooded gunmen attacked Garissa University College earlier

today. Military troops and police have cordoned off the

area around the university in a security operation to rescue students taken hostage by the attackers believed to be members of Al-Shabaab. The National Disaster Operations Centre, which was coordinating the operation, urged members of the public to stay away.

“There are two fatalities, four injuries reported so far. KDF at the scene. Members of the public urged to stay away from the College,” NDOC said. Witnesses said about five masked gunmen stormed the institution at about 5.30 am. The attackers fired indiscriminately, raising fears

that the casualty numbers could rise. Reports also indicate that hostages have been taken. Police said the gunmen shot guards at the main gate at about 05:30 am. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Police from a nearby station engaged the attackers in a fierce fire exchange before the gunmen escaped into the university buildings. “It was horrible… there was shooting everywhere,” Augustine Alanga, a student who fled told a BBC reporter. He said it was unfortunate that the university is under guard from only two police officers in such a volatile area. Kenyan Red Cross spokeswoman Arnolda Shiundu said there were about 30 casualties, four of whom were

in critical condition. Majority of the injured sustained gunshot wounds and are students at the institution. Two soldiers and a civilian were airlifted to Nairobi, she said. By 10 am, security forces were still struggling to flush out the gunmen who were holed up in one of the university’s hostels with student hostages. “It is a delicate operation because we have students inside and the attackers are shooting,” a police officer at the scene said. Police Inspector General Joseph

Boinnet issued a statement urging the public to remain calm as security forces do their best to rescue the students and neutralise the attackers. “Security agencies are engaged in an elaborate process of flushing out the gunmen from the hostels,” Boinnet, who flew to the scene, said. His statement did not indicate the number of casualties, but dwelt on the chronology of events at the scene. “Armed attackers forced their way into Garissa University by shooting at guards manning the main gate at

around 5.30am,” Boinnet said. Once inside the university, the militants shot indiscriminately.” “Police officers who were at the time guarding the students’ hostels heard the gunshots and responded swiftly and engaged the gunmen in a fierce shootout. However, the attackers retreated and gained entry into the hostels.” The university’s Dean of Students Jacktone Kweya, who was interviewed by Citizen Television, said he had not been properly briefed on the casualties.

“I received telephone calls from students at 5 am that the university is under attack,” he told the TV station. Garissa University College opened in 2011 and is the only institution of higher education in the larger North Eastern region. It has 900 students, 700 of whom are from other parts of the country. The attack has occurred barely days after UK and Australia issued revised travel alerts warning of potential terror attacks in parts of the country, including Garissa.

Imenti Central MP Court to rule if finally charged graft list governors with rape, assault will step aside

Imenti Central MP Gideon Mwiti (right) was today charged with rape, indecent assault and intimidation of a rape victim. The MP denied the charges before Milimani Resident Magistrate Edah Agade. The legislator has asked the court to provide copies of witness statements which prosecution plans to rely on so as to prepare his defence. He was released on Sh100,000 cash bail and ordered to appear for the mention of the case on Wednesday next week. His arraignment came after he spent Wednesday night at Kilelshwa Police Station after he was arrested last evening. Prosecution alleges that samples taken from the victim, whose

identity cannot be made public because of the nature of the offence, marched with those from the MP. The offence is alleged to have taken place on March 12, 2015 at the MP’s office in Westlands, Nairobi. The victim’s lawyer Harun Ndubi wanted the MP denied bail. Ndubi has promised to seek a reversal of bail terms at the High Court after claiming the MP was intimidating key witnesses in the case. Reports say the woman is due for marriage to Mwiti’s friend who introduced her to the legislator for business before she accused him of raping her in his office. A doctor accused of forcefully performing a HIV test on the

woman during the incident was last week charged with operating without a licence. The court has also summoned the medic to court alongside the MP on April 8 when the MP’s case is set for mention.

The court is set to determine if elected leaders named in a graft list prepared by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission should step aside to pave way for investigations after two activists filed a petition. Okiya Omtatah and Nyakina Gisebe want the court to rule on whether Governors, Members of Parliament and Senators whose names are in the graft list tabled in Parliament should step aside. The two are convinced that President Kenyatta’s order for those implicated to step aside also affects elected leaders and not just appointees. “The petitioners support the President’s directive that

all public officials under investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, irrespective of whether they are appointed or elected, must step aside to facilitate independent investigations,” they said in a petition filed at the Milimani High Court. Omtata said his petition will be heard on Tuesday. He said only the court can settle the heated row between the President and elected leaders. The two argued that the President under the Constitution has powers to order corrupt leaders to step aside for as long as they are under investigation by EACC. They believe the President

has the authority to direct appointed or elected leaders to step aside. While supporting the President’s war on corruption, the activists said people mentioned should heed the call and step aside. In their view, failing to step aside is not only unconstitutional but also a disservice to efforts of battling corruption which has plagued the country for decades. Governors have insisted that they will not step aside as directed by the President since he did not appoint them. Only Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko, who is in the list, has quit.

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Unemployment is driving people mad

NEWS BRIEFS Nigeria victor issues Boko Haram vow

Young people have become increasingly frustrated over the lack of jobs in the country to the point that their anger has driven some into a life of crime. Even those with jobs are suffering as the lack of access to gainful employment continues to plague the nation. Recent reports show that youth in Kenya are experiencing much higher unemployment rates than the rest of the Kenyan population. One out of every four of those aged 20 to 24 years were found to be jobless only a few short months ago, states a report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). And generally speaking, 7 out of 10 of the young working class are unemployed. This is almost 10 million people. In a UNDP study titled “Massive Youth Unemployment as a Driver of Insecurity”, it was revealed that the frustration of joblessness was responsible for a series of violent crimes across the country. While many Kenyans are finding alternative ways to make money, most are just getting by on barely enough income. Few can use their current salaries to plan for a sustainable future while many do whatever it takes to make it to the end of the month. The government, among other organizations, is currently working on initiatives while trying to reduce that rate. One particular move is the “Kazi Kwa Vijana” campaign. However, these initiatives are barely enough to cater to thousands of people entering a job market that can only provide hundreds of employment opportunities each year. It is this realization that has driven the growth of many young entrepreneurs who are creating their own jobs and investing in new ideas. Even the corporate community is encouraging such incentives having launched a number of competitions and events to help spur the creation of job opportunities.

The winner of Nigeria’s presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari, has issued a defiant vow against militants Boko Haram, saying they would “soon know the strength of our collective will”. The president-elect also vowed to tackle corruption, which he described as an “even greater evil”. In a televised speech, he said: “In tackling the insurgency, we have a tough and urgent job to do. Boko Haram will soon know the strength of our collective will. We should spare no effort until we defeat terrorism.” Much of Gen Buhari’s support was in the north, in particular the north-east, which has suffered from Boko Haram’s six-year insurgency. The militants have killed thousands of people in their drive to establish an Islamic state.

Students’ relief as Helb finally disburses loans The University of Nairobi students were last evening a happy lot after they finally received their Helb loans following weeks of delay. Sonu chairman Babu Owino confirmed to X News that the students had received their loans and that an ultimatum earlier issued to the loans board had been withdrawn. Babu yesterday warned that students would take unspecified action if the money failed to reflect in their respective accounts after 72 hours. “We are happy they heeded the warning. The students are now happy and can concentrate on their studies,” he told X News today. Meanwhile a source at the state education lender said the money had been disbursed earlier even before the ultimatum was issued and that it just took time to reflect in the students’ accounts. In the past, students have vented their anger on motorists along University and Uhuru Highways pelting even pedestrians with stones during protests against delays in release of

their loans. At other instances, such demonstrations have resulted in casualties and paralysed business in parts of the CBD as the students engage anti-riot police in running battles. But Babu Owino who is the president of the students union says they are keen to keep such acts at bay and will seek to solve issues diplomatically. “Protests are actually a last resort and we hope all other differences that may arise will be solved via dialogue,” said the student leader. Babu who is firmly in the race to defend his seat for a record third term at the helm of student leadership accused the university management of causing chaos among students by “trying to impose leaders” on them. “Student leadership is meant to protect the interests of the students,” he says. “The problem is the administration always want things to be done in their way and as such to impose leaders on the students. They forget that student leadership is meant to protect the interests of the students,” he said.

COMRADES POWER: University of Nairobi students’ leader Babu Owino. He confirmed that students had received their loans and that an ultimatum earlier issued to the loans board had been withdrawn.

Russian trawler sinks in sea, 54 confirmed dead A Russian trawler has sunk off the Kamchatka peninsula, with 54 sailors so far confirmed dead. Sixty-three people have been rescued, many suffering from hypothermia, according to a maritime rescue centre in Russia’s Far East. The Dalniy Vostok freezer trawler had 132 people on board when it sank. Seventy-eight of the crew were Russian, with the remainder coming from countries including Latvia, Ukraine, Myanmar and Vanuatu. The Dalniy Vostok went down in the Sea of Okhotsk, 330 km (205 miles) west of Krutogorovsky settlement, at around 06:30 Wednesday. “The rescue operation is going on, we are still looking for 15 people,” Viktor Klepikov, coordinating captain of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky maritime rescue coordination centre, told Reuters news agency. “At this time we do not know what might have caused the tragedy.” One theory is that drifting ice may have holed the vessel, according to Russian emergency services. Water flooded the engine compartment and the trawler then sank within 15 minutes, a local branch of the Russian Emergencies Ministry said.

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Cabinet to be dissolved: President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto plan to dissolve the Cabinet and name new secretaries. The Star learnt yesterday that Kenyatta and Ruto have been consulting on the people they hope to name to the new-look Cabinet- as early as next week. “The two are convinced that a fresh start is the way to go and are actively looking for replacement,” said a source familiar with the ongoings-on. Ruto has been holding meetings in his Karen office with his allies, the President’s personal aide Jomo Gacaga....

Sonko out, governors resist graft quit calls: President Uhuru Kenyatta insisted yesterday that all public officers on the corruption list-whether elected or appointed - must temporarily leave office. But governors said they will not leave office. Only Nairobi Senator Gideon Mbuvi Sonko and Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba, who are elected, heeded the President’s directive and stepped aside to pave the way for investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. Cabinet Secretaries Davis Chirchir (Energy), Kazungu Kambi (Labour), Michael Kamau...

EACC targeted, Uhuru firm, arrests begin: Details have emerged of how the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission ( EACC) officials Jane Onsongo and Irene Keino were intimidated to resign from office and promised ambassadorial jobs by State officials. Ms Keino yesterday revealed how she and Prof Onsongo were summoned to the State Law Office and asked to resign. Although she did not mention those behind the intimidation, sources revealed Solicitor General Njee Muturi, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s adviser Abdikadir...

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DROUGHT BITES: Pool owners in California are no longer allowed to refill swimming facilities following a devastating drought that is plaguing US.

Kenyans at risk over Sh100b China debt In light of recent development projects funded by China, Kenya owes Beijing more than Sh100 billion. East Africa’s biggest economy owes the world’s second largest economy Sh101 billion in the 2014/2015 financial year, CNBC Africa reports. When a country is in debt, citizens of the debtor state might directly feel the impact through lack of jobs and a drop in state services and benefits. The debt is “most likely being channelled into financing Kenya’s expansion programme on infrastructure which requires major investments,” Kenneth

Okwaro, director at Africa Centre for People Institutions & Society told CNBC Africa. In 2014, Kenya and China’s respective governments signed 17 agreements worth billions of shilling for various projects. The initiatives included the construction of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a project China is bankrolling to a tune of 85 per cent of the total cost through the Export and Import (Exim) Bank of China. China has given Kenya loans and grants for various projects since 2008.

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California pools run dry as drought worsens Pool owners in California are no longer allowed to refill swimming facilities due to a biting drought plaguing the country. Pools have been part of California’s lifestyle for decades. But as the state struggles through a fourth year of a worsening drought, communities are putting bans on filling pools and restricting construction of new ones. The California Pool and Spa Association, a state-based trade group, has responded to restrictions with a “Let’s Pool Together” campaign that gives consumers tips on being more water-efficient, NBC reports. The strictest rules are found in Montecito, a wealthy community where nearby water sources, such as area’s Lake Cachuma, are drying up. The area is home to famous talk show hosts Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres and Google CEO Eric Schmidt. There are more than 1 million residential swimming pools in California. A typical residential pool requires between 38,000 to 114,000 litres of water to fill.

Poll reveals customers’ lack of confidence in Apple Pay

SMOOTH TRANSFER: Members of the East African Community will be able to transfer cash with mobile phones if the implementation of the One Area Network Agreement (OANA) succeeds.

Network to facilitate mobile cash transfer to EAC member states Members of the East African Community will transfer cash using mobile phones if implementation of the One Area Network Agreement (OANA) succeeds. The One Area Network Agreement is a commitment by regional countries to push for reduction on international and roaming tariffs. This will ensure affordable communication services to facilitate ease of doing business. Information, Communications and

Technology Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said ICT ministries in member states are working hard to beat deadline set by respective governments for the implementation of the project. He said the ministries are seeking approval from respective central banks and treasury ministries to proceed with the project. “We are exploring how we can have One Area Network infrastructure grow from voice to data and mobile money transfer.

the industry Kenya’s property sector is experiencing a boom that young, new and aspiring entrepreneurs may want to exploit, fresh data reveals. With an ever-expanding middle-class, more Kenyans can afford loans. And instead of traditional investments like farmland and personal cars, experts are advising Kenya’s potential workers to venture into property sector.

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We want you to be able to move money from an MPesa account to a relative in Kigali and vice versa or from Airtel Uganda to Safaricom in Nairobi,” said Matiang’i. The CS urged respective ministries to liaise with relevant authorities to develop data reforms that will reduce data costs. The project is being implemented in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. South Sudan has not yet formally joined EAC.

A study conducted by market research firm Phoenix shows that Apple Pay is a major disappointment to half its users since its launch late last year. Apple pay is a mobile payment service by technology giant Apple Inc that allows users to make payments using iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Watch-compatible devices, iPad Air 2, and iPad Mini 3. Users said they had tried to use Apple Pay in-store but reported problems with the service. Head researcher Greg Weed said: “Demand is there, 59 per cent of Apple Pay users have gone into a store and asked to make a purchase with Apple Pay. However, 47 per cent

visited a store that was listed as an Apple Pay merchant only to find out that the specific store they visited did not accept or were not ready to accept Apple Pay.” There were also reports of terminals not working or taking too long to make the transaction. Problems involving inaccurate posting of transactions and inability of cashiers to help buyers who needed assistance in using Apple Pay have also been reported. Another study conducted by Trustev, an anti-fraud company, found out that 79 per cent of iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus users have not even tried it, showing distrust in the service.

PROBLEMATIC? Survey conducted by Phoenix Marketing International shows that two thirds of Apple Pay users encounter difficulties using the system at checkout.

Expert urges Kenyans to invest in real estate

About 3.5 million Kenyans pay at least Sh20,000 per month on rent. This is a sign of opportunities in real estate sector. A report by Cytonn Investments shows 80 per cent of Kenyans reside in Nairobi and the environs. The 3.5 million Kenyans account for 25 pc of the 14 million people in formal employment. “Real estate sector has potential to create about

Sh900 billion annually of assets under management. The opportunity in real estate is similar to that which Equity Bank had in banking and Safaricom in telecommunications 10 years ago,” Cytonn Investments CEO Edwin Dande said in a recent address. He said growth of real estate sector will be driven by a growing middle class, urbanisation, large housing deficit, financial penetration and improved regula-

tions, among others. “Demand in real estate sector will be in affordable, quality commercial space and middle income housing,” he says. The sentiments come at a time when credit-worthy Kenyans can access Sh1 million loan for purchase of 1 bedroom, self-contained apartment minutes away from the Central Business District. Cytonn says the real estate sector is likely to have the highest return on investment. This gives those who invest in property 23.8 per cent of investment annually. This compares with investments in other formal markets like buying and selling shares which will have an estimated 15 per cent return in 2015.

BUSINESS THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015 BOLD: Billionaire Chris Kirubi said on Tuesday that the move to fight corruption will take the nation to another level.

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Fedha Towers is a 67 meters tall building located along Muindi Mbingu Street. It boasts 20 floors above ground. It was built by architectural group, Planning System Services, the same team behind buildings like I&M Tower and Nation Centre. Fedha Towers, also known as Ecobank Towers, is famous for its strange triangular shape, inclined walls and blue window panes.

Industrialists laud Uhuru’s purge against corruption Industrialists have joined in the list of the leaders applauding President Uhuru Kenyatta’s renewed purge against corruption in government. Speaking during the Commissioning of the Keroche Breweries new beer facility Billionaire Chris Kirubi said that the move to fight corruption will take the nation to another level. “I would like to commend the president for his bold step in fighting corruption. If it were not for corruption we would have been very far as a country. It’s a step in the right

direction, “Kirubi said He urged the private sector to also join in and support the president in his fight against graft. Speaking at the same event Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Kiprono Kittony also lauded the president’s move saying it’s a vice that needs to be dealt with. “I am also going to introduce ethical code of practice to the members of our chamber in a bid to eliminate corruption, “he added. Also of the same view was Kenya Private

Sector Alliance Chairman Vimal Shah who said that corruption is a great hindrance to investments. Others commending the president for his move include The National Anti- Corruption Campaign Steering Committee (NACCSC) whose Chairman Archbishop Eliud Wabukala described the directive to all public and state officers implicated in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission corruption list to step aside as an unprecedented move in Kenya’s history of the war against corruption.

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APPS FOR SLUMS: An aerial view of Mathare slums in Nairobi. A new mapping is allowing residents living in the slum to report land disputes, waste management and infrastructure problems.

BIZ GADGET Famous South Korean multinational LG electronics is set to introduce its new “Music Flow” Speakers in the Kenyan market. Music Flow Speakers, which were recently launched in other parts of the globe, are small rectangular portable Bluetooth enabled. Each set will retail at an average price of Sh17, 995 and will be available in select stores across the county in two weeks. The speakers are equipped with an Auto Music Play function, and a Multi-Point function, which allows the device to

connect with up to three Bluetooth devices at the same time and switch between them without any hustle. They can also be connected to a compatible LG TV for enriched sound via a system dubbed ‘TV Sound Sync’. The speakers can receive powerful stereo sound by connecting two of them to a TV or smartphone using what is known as the ‘Dual Play’ function. In addition, each speaker has a continuous seven hours’ worth of battery life. “We are pleased to introduce

A new mapping is allowing residents living in Nairobi’s Mathare slum to report land disputes, waste management and infrastructure problems. The app, developed by Spatial Collective, an innovative new start-up, is working with members of the community. The app allows users to rate the urgency of problems and the appropriate action

to be taken. Nairobi’s slums are famous for their poor infrastructure with shops located precariously along railway lines and dumpsites situated next to facilities like local pharmacies. There are no real discernible roads and navigating some areas is cumbersome to many residents. The app hopes to change these problems for the

better, while giving slum dwellers the opportunity to take part in this digital revolution. It is hoped in the future that flying cameras known as drones will be able to map the slum fully. This would enable residents to obtain full title deeds, gain access to bank credit and put up permanent buildings.

LG to introduce Music Flow Bluetooth speakers in Kenya our new Music Flow Bluetooth speakers to Kenyan consumers,” said Moses Marji Marketing General Manager, LG Electronics East Africa. Speaking during the launch event earlier this week, he added: “LG Music Flow will be continually developed to enhance both indoor and outdoor experience of our customers so that everyone can enjoy music that they love, anywhere.” The announcement comes at a time when there has been an increase in consumer demand for portable devices with superior sound quality.

L-R: LG’s Senior Manager Home Entertainment East Africa Sohn Jae Yong, LG Marketing and Corporate Communications Assistant Manager Maureen Kemunto and LG General Manager Moses Marji.

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WILL BE UPTO THIS EASTER WEEKEND Avril and Rich Mavoko Tanzanian artiste Rich Mavoko, who is known for his Pacha Wangu and Roho Yangu hits, will entertain revelers from Thursday evening until the wee hours of Friday morning at Club Herisquare. He will be joined by his Kaka Empire stable mate, Avril, who is currently riding high with her Nikimuona hit, will also be performing at the same event. The event will be Mceed by Mseto East Africa’s very own Mzazi Willy M Tuva. Tanzania and Kenya come together to deliver a hard hitting show. After the show, X Access has learnt that Mavoko will go back to Tanzania. He has been in the country since Wednesday last week. Sauti Sol The biggest boy band in Africa at the moment are in South Africa for some RnR. They have been posting pictures of them having fun paragliding and quad biking in South Africa. The photos just make you wish you were there with them. The group has not been relaxing per se as they have been a bit busy in studio with South Africa’s Micasa. But the boys will be back by the weekend to headline an event in Nakuru on Saturday. Wyre He is going to be a busy man this one. Wyre, The Lovechild, will be headlining two shows on the same night in Mombasa on Friday. The Nakupenda Pia singer will be performing at the Talentos Pool Party in Likoni and later head on to BidiBadu

restaurant at Diani Beach for another show. His night seems to be packed full. Eric Omondi and other comedians Eric Omondi, who recently revealed that he can do anything he sets his mind on, will be hosting his fourth untamed show at the Safari Park hotel on Saturday. The show, which has a hilarious video promo promises to be a showstopper. He will also be in Mombasa for the Love and Laughter comedy edition at Fort Jesus tomorrow. It will feature various Kenyan comedians like Jalang’o, Chipukizi, Sleepy, Dr Ofweneke, Owago, Fred Omondi, Njoro, Karis and Ugandan Salvador. The last Love and Laughter edition was at The Hilton, Nairobi on Valentines and it seems to be moving to different parts of Kenya. Hart the Band and Naija nite Naija Nite at the Sarova Whitesands will be the place to be on Easter Sunday. Yemi Alade will be headlining the show. The event will also feature H_art the Band, who are currently riding high on their melodious tunes. Salvador, the Ugandan comedian, will also be at hand to entertain the guests, alongside Sususmila. King Kaka King Kaka shared exclusively with X Access that he is going to take a holiday for a few days and come back refreshed to start his Seven-four tour. The artiste, who delivered a spectacular performance at his album launch a week ago, deservedly needs the time off.

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Tech Moran aims to guide Kenya, and Africa at large, towards the new innovations that are constantly making way into the scene. Divas take charge at Afrobeat Wednesday It was a divas affairs again at K1’s Afrobeat Wednesdays yesterday with Mseto East Africa. Atemi, Akothee and Sosuun all launched their videos to a raving crowd. Other industry players that came out to support the female artistes as they released videos of their songs include, comedian Owago and Obinna, Jaguar, Frasha among others. The ladies got to show the audience their new music and hot bodies.

Nonini and Frasha were on each other’s throats yesterday following a post on social media. It all started when Frasha posted a picture of him and Lady Bee that had been taken at Sarakasi Dome the previous day. Artistes had converged for an association event that seeks to promote the rights of artistes and unite them under one umbrella. Frasha posted the picture (but later removed) of him and Lady Bee saying he was willing to work with her seeing as both of them were vying for the same seat at the MCSK elections. Nonini did not buy into Frasha’s statement and later reposted the photo saying Lady Bee does not remember Frasha and her having that particular discussion.

Akothee tells girls to value themselves Sensational singer Akothee, while launching the video for her song Bourgele, implored women not to accept nothing less of respect from men. The singer urged women to know their worth so that no man can take them for granted. She was, however, against the Mpango wa Kando (cheating) arrangements and warned those in such unions to desist. Theme of her next song? Maybe.

hese days you can sell and buy anything online. With just a click, you can access anything you want and pay for it without physically going to the store. Many have been known to get addicted to online shopping to a point they max out their credit cards. The convenience of not having to queue has made online shopping more appealing to many. In Kenya it has grown in leaps and bounds as access to the internet has led to the growth of online marketing. Now anybody and their uncle can do business online. All they need is a page and a good camera to take pictures of their product and people will start buying. There are reliable online platforms, like OLX, that allow users to buy and sell items. However, online shopping can be misleading. There are sites that hack into

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customers’ credit cards and bank accounts leavin, fleecin them off their money. These sites purport to be selling certain items and immediately the customer enters their card details, money is schemed off their account or the card number is used to buy different things that the customer did not order. Online shoppers must also be careful because their identities can be stolen off their cards. Some sites that do not have protection for card details thus immediately you key it in, someone is on the other side using your details to create a whole new life. Sometimes the goods you see online are not the same as those you receive. There were cases of people ordering elegant wedding dresses online from China at a good rate. The dresses were magnificent and looked every bit the dream gown.

When the brides received the dresses they found them to be different from what they saw in pictures. They fit badly and were cheaply tailored. So, before you make a purchase online make sure it is something you can return when you are not satisfied with it and the site or page you are buying from is legit. One way of knowing if it is legitimate is by reading comments from people who have used the service. Reading does mean one comment only, read as many as you can to get a general view of the sellers. Also try Google searching the online shop and see what else pops up. It is a joy to shop online, but you have to be careful how and where you shop. Just don’t readily feed in your card details on something you are not sure about.

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inding what to do this Easter is an easy challenge as the people at Epic Nation have pulled all the stops in making this weekend the biggest party of the season. The fifth edition of The Hakuna Matata Festival is upon us and the lineup is impressive. After Naivasha and Machakos, the Festival will this time take place in Graceland, Olepolos. DJ Protégé, DJ Crème de la Crème, DJ G-Money are just some of the spin maestros who’ll be holding down the decks all evening as P Unit rock the mic. Advance tickets are available at Ticketsasa for Sh1800 while VIP tickets go for Sh5000. So get in gear and get ready for an epic night out.

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CAMPUSVIBE

all round news and updates from universities.

EgErton in troublE again

t’s been a busy couple of weeks at Egerton University. It turns out students at the university have been losing confidence and trust in the school’s administration especially after the expulsion of SUEU Chairman Isaac Ongoma. And this has dampened spirits of students at the school. Another storm erupted at the college

after it happened that students of SUEU were receiving double salaries. As it seemed, they were reaping from the woes of their suspended colleagues. Now, it has been revealed that SUEU Director for Special Programmes, Xavier Walumoli had asked for sexual favours from a student in exchange for

allocation of bursary funds. The student reportedly comes from a humble background and Mr Walumoli tried to trick her into having sexual relations with him for this reason. But she turned the tables on him and reported the matter to the security department. The results of the investigation are yet to be seen.

as I get to interact with different people from diverse backgrounds. What is the best part of your job? I thrills me when I get good shots. I also get a kick when I see commercials or drama series that I was part of shooting. Nothing can beat the satisfaction I get when my client is happy with my work. What is the worst part of your job? I do not really have a worst part but I cannot stand bad footage because it is almost impossible to edit. How much do you earn? I earn a decent amount to lead a comfortable life. Any advice for people who want to venture in to your line of work? Patience and trust is a virtue in this field. For your work to earn the trust from clients you have to have integrity and skill.

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Trust the skillful eye of Mike Aweyo, a seasoned photographer with a rich resume for wedding photography, to capture the best pictures for that special day of your life. What does your job entail? In simple terms my job entails professional camera work, going to the field to shoot and capture either motion clips or video clips which are later computer edited. Although I have a strong inclination to weddings. How many hours do you work in a day? I normally work from 8-5 but sometimes I find myself extending in order to beat deadlines. What qualifications do you need for your job? A degree in media and also courses in either photography or video are major boosters which will give you practical skills, discipline and ethics this field demands. Was this your dream career? Not exactly but photography and editing grew on me. I am glad I followed this path. How did you start out? As a teenager, I always used to be fascinated with fancy cameras and good photos that tell a story. As time passed by, my fascination grew to enormous heights and I found myself pulled into the career. Does your job interfere with your social life? Not at all. On the contrary it boosts my social life

Hustling the campus way

eing broke and being in campus are almost synonymous. And with hen HELB disbursements delay, students are forced to the end of their ropes when it comes to finances. Some of the things they do to get cash on the side should not be mentioned but sometimes they are quite creative. Selling maandazis and chapatis. When you get lazy and are too tired to walk to the mess hall these guys seem like a god-send plus their prices are usually more affordable. Printing, typesetting and photocopy services. When you think about it parents might not have really included stationery in the budget and when it comes to assignments the bill can get lengthy. These enterprising students even handle HELB loan applications and setting u KRA Pin numbers. DJ-ing. Yo would be surprised how many of our current big name DJs actually started mixing while in campus.

WEEd taking ovEr our campusEs

Of all the warnings students are normally given concerning temptations in university, one that is overlooked happens to be marijuana use. An alarmingly high number of students in colleges smoke Marijuana. After going through Shisha, which is now a fixture in club culture, smoking weed sometimes seems like the most natural next step. Most young adults’ first taste of marijuana is in college so it should be no surprise how students hustle to get ‘pedis’ (peddlers) after just a few weeks of trying out the drug. What’s funny is how students will hear stories of people losing their minds plus the usual effects of the drug, such as memory loss, growth disorders and reduced sexual capacity; after smoking this or that ‘pedi’s’ stock and then promptly go looking for the same peddler.

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FASHIONScoop

are you bikini ready?

Bring out the hats and sunglasses, the Easter holiday is here!

Who says you cannot showstop in a swimsuit?

A perfect sundress for a stroll on the beach.

All eyes will be on you, in this girly outfit.

he first long holiday of the year, Easter holiday, is here and as is the norm many Nairobians will head to the Coast, to enjoy the beaches. In readiness, students from the Vision Institute of Professionals showed off some of their best swimsuits at the college’s Culture Day last week and they looked beach-ready. They brought out the sunhats, sunglasses, sundresses and their various swimsuits. Bright colours seemed to be a favourite but black is always a classic. Here is a look at some of the swimsuits, you could steal a few ideas for the long weekend!

ARE YOU BEACH READY?

Strutting it in a polka swimsuit.

A little improvisation for the beach.

Selfies, groundies have become the new norm today. It has well taken over our smart phones. The use of instagram these days has marked a new page in our digital lifestyle and as far as trending is concerned, instagram is the new twitter.

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Most PoPular PeoPle on InstagraM Queen B is officially the queen of instagram. Stealing the crown from reality star Kim Kardashian. Mrs. Carter has recorded a staggering 28.9 million followers in her official instagram account. The catch being that she follows no one back. That’s right. 0 following. Not even Jay Z can steal the Queen’s attention.

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he reality is second on the list. Owing to her tasty physique, Kim K is eye candy who everyone wants a piece of. Her official instagram account indicates that she is followed by over 28.8 million people, whilst she only follows 110 celebrities and close family.

kim kardashian west

he cute former child star has blossomed beautifully into the pop culture. Big Sean must be one proud guy to be dating the third most popular person on instagram with over 27.7 million followers.

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WEATHERFORECAST

DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 Don’t get too caught up in the emotional side of life today, Capricorn. Keep things light and keep them moving. A rolling stone gathers no moss. Unfortunately, you may have quite a bit of that green stuff growing on you now. Get up and get moving. You’re ready to take the plunge. AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 Try not to be overwhelmed by the frenzied activity around you, Aquarius. Unexpected variables are popping up everywhere, and your first reaction may be to flip out. This is the opposite reaction that you need to have now. Calm yourself down and take small bites. PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 It’s time to bring more fire into your life, Pisces. Consider calling up an old flame or friend from the past who stirs the passion within you. Inspire your inner yearning for excitement and adventure. Eat spicy foods and adorn yourself in bright colors.

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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 Don’t be afraid of the fire today, Taurus. Instead, embrace it and incorporate more of it into your life. Certain people may intimidate you at first, but that doesn’t mean you should run away from the scene. Stick around and pay attention. GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 Tackle things that require high energy today, Gemini. This is your day to make short work of chores, errands, or any sort of physical activity. Patience is the thing that you will lack, if anything, but don’t worry, because your strengths lie elsewhere now. CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 Even though you feel most comfortable when things are organized and meticulous, Cancer, you’re going to need to be flexible. Bask in the adventurous spirit that must be adopted when you walk out the door with no idea where you will end up.

VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 Depending on your mood, you may think you’re on the brink of complete disaster, but the next minute be soaring high in the clouds. The drama that surrounds you is more a product of your reaction to your environment rather than the environment itself.

MUSTREAD The Wedding of Zein — by Tayeb Salih Zein is the village idiot and is referred to as the freak. When he was born, Zein was laughing instead of crying. At age six, he lost all his teeth. Everybody is in shock when news goes round that Zein is getting married. But who is he getting married to? Every woman he ended up falling in love with quickly married someone else and moved on. His potential wedding stirs up tensions that have been simmering. Poor and the rich cannot get along, the modern and traditional do not see eye to eye. But Zein’s wedding serves as a catalyst that brings all divides together.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Things may come to you more easily than usual today, Libra. This is a sign that you’re on the right path and doing things correctly. Life shouldn’t have to be full of stress and heartache. If something isn’t flowing smoothly, you should consider taking a new approach toward it. SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Check your messages often, Scorpio. Someone is trying to contact you and you may keep missing each other by minutes. It’s important to connect with this person to take care of some matters. If your objectives are clear, things should work out fine. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 You will get much farther than you think today, even with minimal effort, Sagittarius. There are plenty of avenues to take now, so even if one is jammed, there’s always another that you can reach easily. Soon you will arrive at your destination with time to spare.

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YOURSAY

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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 This is one of those days in which you may ask for five minutes to complete a certain task and an hour later finally finish whatever you set out to do. Things are taking you longer than expected not because you’re inefficient but because you’re more passionate than usual about what you’re doing.

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Finding balance in your world will be no sweat once you get into the groove, Leo. Waking up is likely to be the most difficult part of the day, but once you conquer that incredible feat, you should be fine. Try taking a cold shower instead of a warm one this morning.

SATURday

winning captions

1. One man’s meat is another man’s poison eh-Ken Mwangi, Nrb 2. A million shillings and I will eat a poisonous frog anyday-CB, Nrb 3. Oh my God...that stomach is filthy-Carolina Nyandieka, Nairobi

Heads torturing pupils over exam grades It appears like the culture of intense pressure being exerted on pupils to ensure academic excellence is back. In as much as several research studies have proven that the culture is detrimental, the practice is still popular in some schools. Majority of upper primary schools

are under intense pressure from parents and teachers to score highly in examinations, especially KCPE. Although the ultimate goal of the children’s custodians is noble, the means to its achievement is questionable. Following the abolition of tuition, many schools have opted

to stretch study hours for learners, especially Standard Six, Seven and Eight. A case I point is Moi, Bungoma and Kanduyi DEB primary schools where class six pupils are released from remedial studies at 5.30 pm. Classes seven and eight are only

set free after 6.30 pm! The worst case is of Township Primary School in Nandi-Hills where class eight learners are released at 9.00 pm! The trend not only compromises learners’ physiological development but also exposes their personal security to risks.

In an era where child defilement cases are rampant, how can school managers and guardians ensure children’s safety and security, especially the girl child, as they return home in the dark? —Alfred Mosoti Baraton University 0722529038

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015

CROSSWORD Across 1. Yukons, e.g. 5. Tips one’s hat 10. Sonar sound 14. Chinese actress Michelle 15. Minsk money 16. Dokey lead-in 17. It may involve a mat and a mantra 19. Bawl 20. Marathon runner’s need 21. Outdoes in competition 22. Hand in hand 26. Photography’s Adams 30. Extremely simple 34. Furlough 35. Poker variety 36. Extra NHL periods 37. Preoccupy to an extreme 39. He’s full of himself 42. Small chuckle 43. Describe in painting 47. “You don’t ____!” (relationship retort) 48. Romanov duchess 51. Big name in blenders 52. Checkout-line rags 54. Wing 57. “Good Morning, ____” (1988 Robin Williams movie) 62. Gorilla watcher Fossey 63. Asteroids’ area 66. Insensitive, perhaps 67. “... ___ worse than death” 68. Was friends with 69. Well-publicized shindig 70. Not loaded 71. Puts in a lawn the fast way

Down 1. Places full of dumbbells 2. Swim contest 3. Musical closing 4. Woodworking strip 5. Popular clog-buster 6. Power problems 7. “The Silence of the Lambs” grp. 8. ___-Jo (1988 Olympics name) 9. Washington VIP 10. The ___ that be 11. Turner and Eisenhower 12. Old Nair rival 13. Cheats 18. Knight and dame, e.g. 21. Arthur of TV 23. Grab a bite 24. Nashville sch. home to the Tigers 25. Literary alter ego 26. ___ State (Hawaii) 27. Next to, in German 28. Ice skater Cohen 29. Preceding day 31. Decimal dot 32. Self-identifying response 33. Perfumery compound 38. Hefty slice 40. Pinches the buttocks 41. Pained cries 44. Map abbr. 45. My, in Madrid 46. Natural simplicity 49. Olfactory offense 50. Tariff 53. More urgent 54. With “rub,” what three men did in thetub? 55. “Project Runway” judge Garcia 56. Nods off 58. Expys. 59. Word form for “billionth” 60. Scored 100 on 61. Kitten cries 63. Treaty gp. since 1948 64. Sci-fi transport 65. Bar bill

DAILY WISDOM If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?”

— Joe Namath

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” — Derek Jeter “Champions keep playing until they get it right.”

— Billie Jean King

“For as by a man came death, by a man has come the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive.” — (1 Corinthians 15:21-22) “I created you from one soul, and from the soul I created its mate so that you may live in harmony and love.” — M.H. Shakir, Qur’an “Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have travelled.” — Anonymous, The Quran “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 successful.” — Swami Vivekananda

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

Ndiku to test Farah in 3,000m Doha race Kenya world indoor 3,000m champion and Commonwealth 5,000m gold medallist Caleb Ndiku will face Britain’s Mo Farah in the first Diamond League meet in Doha on May 15. It will be the second time for the two rivals to race against each other as Farah leads one up in head-to-head record. He clocked 3:28.81 to Ndiku’s 3:29.50 over 1,500m in Monaco in 2013. Ndiku won last year’s Diamond Race series over 3000/5000m distances.

The pair will be joined by Ethiopia world 5,000m silver medallist Hagos Gebrhiwet and compatriot Yenew Alamirew, who set the Doha meeting record of 7:27.26 in 2011. Kenyan trio of world 5,000m bronze medalist Isiah Koech, Olympic 5,000m bronze medallist Thomas Longosiwa and 2008 Olympic 5,000m bronze medalist Edwin Soi will be in the race. “We are delighted to have one of the greatest Olympic and world champions at our meeting

this year,” said president of Qatar Athletics Federation, Dahlan Al Hamad, on Farah’s participation. “Mo Farah’s first appearance in Doha will ensure our tradition of early season distance racing excellence will continue this year.” The Doha event is the first in the 14-meeting Diamond League series.

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