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he National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has stepped in to resolve a dispute between the Judiciary and a private developer over a piece of land near the Supreme Court building. This is after the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
Anne Amadi told the MPs that the Judiciary cannot implement its planned expansion of the Supreme Court “because the parcel of land had been grabbed.” Amadi said the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) was in talks with the developer, whom she declined to name despite pressure from
legislators. “The Supreme Court is very old, but there is the space near the Supreme Court that hosts the Maasai Market during the weekend. That land apparently belonged to the Judiciary before but now it is registered in the name of an individual. But we have began the process
of reclaiming it so that we can have a proper Supreme Court at that space,” the CRJ stated. Committee chairman Samuel Chepkonga said they will take up the matter with the National Lands Commission (NLC) with a view of having the title revert back to the Judiciary. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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STATE HOUSE VISITORS: Students take a stroll through the Pupils Reward Scheme (PURES) headquarters at State House, Nairobi.
Nkaissery urges governors to fund chiefs’ Barazas, not MCA trips Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery has promised that the national government will start funding chiefs and their assistants to enable them organize public Barazas on security matters. Nkaissery said the administrators will be funded quarterly, challenging the county governments to support the move. “These are the people who live with the common man and we are working to find ways of funding them. We request you [governors] that instead of funding trips for your MCAs abroad to support this,” he said. The minister also said urged
the county governments to set up police posts at crime hotspots, saying that the national government will help with the running of the stations. Nkaissery was speaking during a security forum between the county governments and the national government. During the meeting, senate security committee chairman Yusuf Haji called on the government to devolve a section of the security function arguing that the county bosses understand their localities well to help in fighting insecurity.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta have launched a unique mentorship project that will benefit bright pupils from across the country. The project, known as Pupils Reward Scheme (PURES), was initiated by the President to motivate pupils to work hard in their studies and instil in them a sense of discipline, direction and patriotism. Through the project – the first of its kind in the country – beneficiaries will be allowed to visit State House to interact with the President and the First Lady. Speaking during the launch, President Kenyatta said the main objective of the project is to inculcate the spirit of service which has become rare in the Kenyan leadership and community at large. He said the project enabled young people to experience what it takes to be in government leadership and to offer services. “It is very unfortunate that in recent years as a country we have lost that spirit of service. We have embraced negative values that in so many ways have resulted in our children losing hope,” said the Head of State. The President observed that the negative values in the society are primarily attributed to leaders who do not exhibit the spirit of selflessness, service and sharing amongst the youth. “We have tended to personalize leadership as opposed to growing it, we have tended to think that leadership is inherited or belongs to a certain class of people to exclusion of others,” he said. The President said the programme will cultivate a desire amongst the youth to work hard to achieve the best and also aspire to get into public leadership. The first batch of beneficiaries comprised of 25 boys
and 23 girls from all counties who excelled in their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams last year. The students were accompanied by their teachers. The First Lady said the project signifies the President’s desire to mentor the younger generation. “Presently the Pupils Rewards Scheme is designed to allow children from all over the country to visit State House to meet with H. E. the President,” said the First Lady. Apart from interacting and learning from each other in an open environment as one people from one country, the First Lady said during the one week programme, the young performers will also visit various Government institutions including the National Youth Service headquarters at Ruaraka and Parliament buildings. She said this opportunity will open up the minds of the young people and encourage them to pursue careers in government or national leadership in the coming years. “I take this early opportunity to congratulate each and every one of you for the truly exceptional performance you displayed in your KCPE exams,” she told the beneficiaries of the project. Interior and Co-ordination of National Government, Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery said governors need to emulate the President by initiating similar projects in their respective counties. He said good mentorship has correlation with security adding that some of security challenges have been perpetuated by misguided and deviant use of the youth in the country. “What you are launching here today is a welcome initiative which will be an additional arsenal in the fight against crime and insecurity,” said the CS.
MPs to help Judiciary reclaim grabbed land From Page 1 Amadi who appeared before the House team to defend the Judiciary budget estimates came under pressure from Kihara MP Irungu Kangata who claimed that a certain funding partner of Judiciary programmes may have influenced the recent controversial High Court ruling allowing the registration of same sex lobby groups. The Judiciary requires Sh472 billion in the next budget up from Sh439 million, of which Sh257 million up from Sh244 million will go to the JSC and Sh214 million up from Sh194 million going to the Judiciary Training Institute. Kangata’s query was triggered by the presentation done by High Court Registrar saying Ford Foundation contributes towards capacity building and training for the Supreme Court.
“Chair, I can tell you here – through the capacity building and training aspect- is where the Europeans bring their philosophy to the Judiciary. They train on human rights, homosexuality. So the question begs why go for Ford Foundation? There are other people which can do. Chairman, this committee should demand all the details into what Ford (Foundation) actually funds,” he said. His assertion came despite the CRJ explaining that the United Nations Development Programme also gives funds for the ‘Justice at Last’ initiative which is aimed at clearing the cases backlog at the High Court while World Bank funding goes towards construction of law courts, ICT and case management. Chepkonga had earlier inquired into the curriculum used at the JTI. He was
apparently concerned by recent remarks by the Magistrates and Judges Vetting Board which noted that most of the recently appointed judges were poor at writing judgments. Amadi said the Judiciary needs 30 more judges to deal with lands related matters. The Judiciary recently hired 14 judges in a bid to ease the backlog that has been experienced in the halls of justice. There are also plans to construct 12 new High Courts and 10 new Magistrate Courts before September 2016. The Judiciary registered a 42 percent increase in revenue collected through fines and bonds, with Sh2.11 billion collected up from last year’s Sh1.4 billion. Amadi attributed the rise to the shift from a cash payment system to a banking transfer system.
CARTOONSPEAK Tall people make more money Tall people make more money than their vertically-challenged counterparts. There’s a growing body of research that finds taller people actually earn a higher salary than their shorter colleagues. LiveScience, along with several other research journals, has found that across the world, a person will make an extra Sh77,400 based on their height. Even in Kenya, the number of tall, successful moguls seems to be higher than that of their much shorter peers. Scientists believe that every extra inch a man has in height is worth almost $800 (Sh77,400) a year in increased earnings. A new study has found that the sharpest jump in earnings takes place between men who are 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 5 feet, 6 inches tall. The Atlantic notes that in Western countries, a four or five inch difference in height is associated with an increase in salary of between 9 and
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15 per cent. In fact, some researchers believe taller people in officers earn more because they have better “emotional intelligence, social skills and self-confidence.” Another theory suggests that taller people are treated better, which in turn, gives them more emotional stability and a better work ethic. The most recent study, which is a new paper by US-based economists, implies that it may be a combination of all these factors. Taller people are perceived to be more intelligent and often seen as more powerful, says one study, published recently in the Economic Record. “Our estimates suggest that if the average man of about 178 centimeters (5 feet 10 inches) gains an additional five centimeters (2 inches) in height, he would be able to earn an extra $950 (Sh92,000) per year,” said study co-author Andrew Leigh, an economist at the Australian National University.
Nairobi rains to cease next week The heavy rains that have characterised Nairobi’s weather patterns will reduce in coming days. The North-western and Southern parts of Central Rift Valley are also likely to experience a cessation of the Long Rains, beginning this week. The Metrological Department says residents in these areas will experience relatively warm weather patterns. However, Deputy Director Peter Ambenje, said the rainfall is expected to continue over several
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parts of the country. He noted that Western and Coastal regions will continue receiving rainfall until the end of next month. “We are not expecting anything like we saw last week in Nairobi, but for Nairobi and Central, we expect heavier rains in the fourth week of the month,” he said. Heavy rains have been experienced in the city over the last few weeks claiming the lives of a number of people.
A stakeholder meeting to deliberate on the measures to combat the alarming rate of cholera spread is scheduled for today. The meeting will bring together county executives in charge of health from all the counties, as well as the Ministry of Health officials from the national government. The main agenda of the meeting will be to come up with short term measures to curb the disease that has so far claimed the lives of more than 65 Kenyans across the country. In at least 11 counties that the disease has been reported more than 3,000 people are said to be affected, with Nairobi having 16 deaths so far and more than 320 cases. The disease has also been reported in Bomet, Nakuru, Murang’a, Homabay, Migori, Kirinyaga, Baringo, Embu and Mombasa counties, with many counties banning hawking of food in their major towns. 30 remandees at the Shimo La Tewa Maximum Security Prison have also been placed in isolation following a cholera outbreak that has so far killed three inmates. Coast Region Prison Commander James Kodieny, says those suspected to have contracted the virus are receiving treatment in an isolation ward at the facility. Kodieny said the situation is now under control after the county government intervened. “The situation is under control, we have isolated them and we are controlling the situation. We are dealing with a bigger problem than just the prison problem,” said Kodieny. This brings to 66 the number of people who have died from the Cholera outbreak in various parts of the country. Acording to the Kenya Red cross, eight cases were reported on February 9 from Nairobi County, out of which one was confirmed dead. As on February 10, 2015 a total of 94 cases have been reported, nine of which ended in fatalities.
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Uhuru moves out of home for removation: President Uhuru Kenyatta’s private home next to State House, Nairobi, is set to become one of the country’s most secure premises and installations. A high-tech electric fence, bulletproof windows and a state-of-the-art alarm systems are some of the features being installed in the home. The Star has established that the First Family has now moved into State House to allow for the ongoing renovations of their home. State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu confirmed to the Star that the President and his family had relocated...
Nkaissery, govenors’ security talks collapse: The tug-of-war between county and national government leaders on how to combat ethnic and terrorist attacks heightened on Wednesday after representatives of the two traded accusations over how to improve security in their regions. Whereas governors were pushing to be given a greater role, including chairing county security committees, Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery accused them of not doing enough with the money they had been allocated. The county security committees...
Mystery Al-Shabaab visit leaves villageers in shock: The ease with which Kenya’s territorial integrity is being breached by armed groups is raising questions about what lessons, if any, the Governmengt has learned from previous incusrsions that ended in the gruesome loss of Kenyan lives. For the second time in as many days. armed men crossed into Kenya and took their time to ‘re-educate’ and instil fear in the locals before calmly vanishing to wherever it was they came from. The blodless Tuesday incident, by men believed to be Al-Shabaab, mirrored another earlier, when...
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Haco executives busted for fraud Tiger Brands, South Africa’s biggest consumer foods manufacturer, has revealed that executives at its Kenyan business committed fraud to reach targets as it reported flat first-half earnings. Action had been taken against senior personnel at the
company’s Haco Industries branch in Kenya, Reuters reports. Tiger Brands, which is a leading South African maker of energy drinks, cereal, rice and pasta, had bought a 51 per cent stake in Haco back in 2008. Following the announcement,
Tiger Brands CEO, Peter Matlare told investors on Wednesday that the matter was being dealt with. Matlare said Geoffrey Kiarie, Haco’s now former MD, had left the company and that the company planned to take legal action against him, says a recent
report by Reuters. “They were key executives right at the top. It was difficult to pick this up,” Matlare explained. He also noted that a team of auditors had failed to uncover the irregularities. Haco’s top executive allegedly inclined his colleagues to pre-
invoice sales and move stock to third party warehouses to make it look like they had hit their performance targets. These colleagues have since faced disciplinary hearings.
Five of the biggest banks in the world to be fined for rigging currency markets On Wednesday, five of the world’s biggest banks will be charged by US and British authorities over rigging of currency markets. They, Barclays, JP Morgan, Royal Bank, Citigroup and UBS are expected to be hit with a combined bill of more than $5 billion (Sh482.92 billion). Some of the banks will pay for their traders allegedly
manipulating the $5 trillion (Sh484.46 trillion) a day foreign exchange market to about $10 billion (Sh965.8 billion). JPMorgan, Citigroup, Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland are expected to plead guilty to the criminal charges. The impact of guilty pleas could jeopardize their U.S. operations and they are therefore seeking assurances
from U.S. regulators that they will not be barred from certain businesses if they plead guilty. Barclays is expected to reach settlements with some British and U.S. regulators and their penalties could be significantly higher than the other banks and top $2 billion. (Sh193.6 billion). They had set aside $3.2 billion (Sh309.8 billion) to cover any forex fines.
Kenyans deposited Sh2.4 trillion in first quarter 2015 The number of unbanked Kenyans appears to be falling as lenders encourage consumers to adopt alternative forms of banking. During the first quarter of 2015, Kenyans deposited some Sh2.41 trillion in commercial banks. This is a jump from Sh2.33 trillion worth of deposits in the previous quarter, ending December last year. The latest statistics from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) attribute the 3.4 per cent rise to branch expansion, remittances and increased use of alternative banking services. “Since the roll out of the agency banking model in May 2010, commercial banks have continued to contract varied retail entities to offer basic banking services,” the CBK said in a recently released statement. As at March 31st, 2015, there were 16
commercial banks that had contracted 34,381 active agents which had facilitated over 149.4million transactions valued at Sh817.7billion. “Interest on loans and advances, fees and commissions and interest on government securities were the major sources of income,” the CBK added. The sector’s deposits continued to be the main source of funding for banks in the first quarter of 2015. The banking sector recorded a pre-tax profit of 37.3 billion shillings in the first quarter of this year compared to 36.3 billion shillings, which the banks made in the quarter ending December 2014. The Kenyan banking sector is expected to remain stable and resilient towards the rest of the year.
the industry Israel has sent ten privately-owned Israeli firms to Kenya to study cases of insecurity in a bid to offer their expertise. The country has “deployed” a team of tactical experts, who excel in almost all aspects of homeland security. The companies are specifically interested in offering consultancy
BANKING 101: A woman receiving banking services at the Kenya Women’s Finance Trust Bank in Machakos.
Israel sends “super soldiers” to guide Kenya on security
services to key government and private installations in the country following a spate of numerous terror threats plaguing Kenya’s security sector. Israeli ambassador to Kenya, Yahel Vilan says Kenya was picked among other African countries due to its strategic position and its porous borders with troubled nations.
Some of the Israeli companies include Dignia, Magal S3, Mer Group, Security Division, Mifram, NICE, and ORAD. Others include Terrogence, Supercom and X-test. Terrogence is a private web intelligence company that focuses on detecting and verifying terror. “Israel has developed expertise tactically in almost all aspect of
homeland security,” Vilan said. “We don’t want to limit ourselves in this,” he told journalists on Wednesday. “We will engage the Government of Kenya at a later stage.” The companies have vast experience in issues of security ranging from terror, cyber crime, VIP protection and intelligence gathering for both civilians and the military.
Ambassador Vilan was addressing journalists after opening the Israeli Homeland Security Business Seminar in Nairobi. This week’s seminar that also involves Kenya private security firms will focus on security threats such as cattle rustling, money laundering, tribal conflicts, political and civil unrest and corruption.
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BIZ GADGET Microsoft flagship smartphones, Lumia 930 and Lumia 830, anodised gold colour edition are now available in the Kenyan market. The premium handsets are available in either black or white and have a sleek gold finish. The Gold Edition Lumia 930 and Lumia 830 offer a superior camera with Zeiss optics, optical image stabilisation, unparalleled HD video and
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Windows Phone 8.1 experience. “At Microsoft Mobile we are always in pursuit of offering consumers unparalleled quality and bespoke products,” said EA Microsoft Mobile Devices General Manager, Mariam Abdullahi following the launch. In addition to a full mobile version of Office, the users of the devices get 30GB of cloud storage. The devices are 4G /LTE enabled and
with the powerful battery on the smartphones, the Lumia 830 and Lumia 930 have built-in wireless charging capability. The combination of a 10 megapixel and 20-megapixel PureView camera respectively, four microphones with Dolby Surround, enhance the clarity of your subjects and block out unwanted noise. Integrated Dolby Surround Sound also makes for a similarly rich
audio experience when watching movies or listening to music. Meanwhile, the five-inch, 1080p Full HD, ClearBlack screen display on both devices provides a deeply detailed viewing experience and Microsoft Rich Recording delivers a flawless video experience. Lumia 930 and Lumia 830 are available at Safaricom outlets for a recommended retail price of Sh57,999 and Sh42,999 respectively.
StarTimes invests in African content with introduction of 5 new channels
MONEY MATTERS: The Central Bank announced yesterday that its benchmark lending rate would remain unchanged, despite experts predicting a probable rise in borrowing costs.
TOUCH, SCROLL, SWIPE: Crown Paints Kenya Chief Executive Officer Rakesh Rao (right),tests the new Crown Colour App together with Crown Paints Kenya Marketing and Communications Manager Elly Fred (centre) and Diana Omanga from Digital Marketing.
Crown launches app that lets users choose paint colours Leading paint manufacturer, Crown Paints Kenya, has introduced a first of its kind mobile application that will make it easier for customers to select their preferred home interior colour scheme. The app, dubbed Crown Colour App, will be available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. Company Chief Executive Officer, Rakesh Rao said that by launching the mobile application, Crown Paints has embraced the technological possibilities of the 21st century for the paints and adhesives market.
“Paint colours have become very vibrant, exciting and unique and the consumer is increasingly involved in the choice of colour they pay for,” Rao explained. “The Crown Colour App gives consumers the flexibility to choose a colour of their choice and the comfort in knowing that they can get that exact shade,” he added. Users will be able to navigate through more than 1,000 colours and search for any colour by name and code. They will also be able to browse through pre-installed home interior images or
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take a picture from their phone camera to retrieve and identify colours. “The app can detect the difference between wall space, furniture and fixtures and paints around contours in real time as long as the user does not move too much,” Mr. Rao added. Mr. Rao noted that the colour app will appeal to professionals in different fields that work with colours, ranging from fashion designers, stylists and graphic designers, since it will give them the exact colour code.
StarTimes Media yesterday announced the introduction of five new entertainment channels on its platform with a key focus on African content. The five include iROKO Play, iROKO Plus, African Movie Channel Series (AMC), StarTimes Zone and Sports Focus, all of which will feature exclusive African movies, drama, comedy, series as well as sporting action. This is part of an ongoing strategy by the company to have a pool of relevant and entertaining content for the Kenyan audience. Speaking during the launch,
StarTimes Vice President for Marketing Mark Lisboa noted the new channels are a culmination of research efforts aimed at identifying content that Kenyans enjoy. “StarTimes is working tirelessly to offer premium and exclusive channels in our spirited efforts to offer relevant and competitive programming at the same affordable subscription fees,” said Mr. Lisboa. “The introduction of the five African channels will complement the StarTimes Swahili channel providing more local and entertaining programming for our subscribers,” he added.
Local developers merge to launch mega project, Tilisi
L-R: Ranee Nanji (co-CEO, Tilisi), Kavit Shah (co-CEO, Tilisi) showing H.E. Gerald Gakuha Githinji (Deputy Governor, Kiambu County) the Tilisi model.
A group of Kenyan investors have put together the capital and real experience to launch, a 400 –acre mixed use development in Limuru. It will be one of Kenya’s largest private developments, and will be a new model that will open way for Kenyan industries to take part in funding the country’s largest building projects. Speaking during the launch, Kavit Shah, coCEO of Tilisi Development Limited said that Tilisi logistic estate will be a key contributor to Kenya’s economic growth and success. Many companies have insufficient warehousing capacity and insufficient access to facilities for repacking and dispatch. Tilisi will chip in to remedy the situation. The project has a teamwork belief in its leadership with Kavit Shah and Renee Nanji appointed as joint, full-time co-CEOs.
“Tilisi in addition to the logistics, is an entire town of the future. It is set to deliver more than 3,000 new homes, as well as its own recreation center, sports ground, shopping mall, office parks, and schools,” said Shah. Tilisi residential developments will cover 178 acres of land, and provide more than 3,200 new homes, being just over 2,000 apartments, and more than 1,100 new town houses and maisonettes. They will all be located adjacent to Waiyaki way and less than 30 kilometers from Nairobi’s Central Business District. The new town will be set up in Kiambu County, which has been ranked as the most urbanised of all Nairobi’s neighboring counties. Kiambu has over 60 per cent urbanisation, higher than both Machakos and Kajiado, and is set to open doors for businesses seeking to set up in one of the country’s fastest developing counties.
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e only hear about high school students during exams, strike or a calamity. For most people students should be seen and not heard. When they riot for example as has become the case in recent times, public fury is directed to their juvenile behaviour. They could even trend for a few days but that is always almost forgotten. However, recent reports of a death at Alliance Girls High school sent chills on almost everyone’s spine. How can a child die at school? Who is taking care of their health? Why wasn’t she rushed to hospital but more importantly, why wasn’t the parent notified? The student’s mother has maintained that she will not sue the school but told XAccess that she feels it was a case of negligence. It was reported that the deceased had been ill for several days before being taken to Kikuyu Mission hospital where she passed away even before doctors could attend to her.
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Another similar incident happened at Chewoyet high school where a student was sent to the hospital alone and died in the queue. While these cases may seem remote it begs the question; are schools neglecting their students? “Most of the schools are not giving much attention to the students as some are shut up while some cases are hidden from parents.” Joseph Ndafa a high school parent told XAccess. “If something happens to the child the parent is not notified until when it is too late, if they fall sick they are only given medicines such as Panadol without even being diagnosed, this is very disturbing.” He adds. Many parents are now claiming that school administrations are only concerned about academics and do very little to take care of the student’s health and in some cases security. Most Parents tend to feel unwelcome at schools.
However, some teachers also blame absentee parents who send their children to school and go AWOL even when needed. A spot check by XAccess confirmed that the most schools have qualified nurses who are responsible for the students and when interviewed seemed knowledgeable all saying they offered first aid, treated minor ailments but referred students to hospital where it became apparent that they were too sick. Who then is to blame? A partnership between teachers, parents and the government will go a long way in securing the health and security of our students. Rigid rules and finger pointing coupled with non-existent facilities need to be a thing of the past. As the debate rages on let us spare a moment of silence for the departed souls and a prayer for the parents who lost their children. A lasting solution could not be more timely.
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need tO Be seen s ocial media has made it easier for people across the globe to communicate easily. It has made 3000 miles seem like a ten minute drive. On social media there is constant peer pressure on who has been seen with who doing what. You have more clout and followers if you get to post and show where you have been a whole day. Sometimes getting that selfie with that celeb is crucial to some people maintaining their social standing in society. Posting on social media where you are and what you are up to has become the norm. There is nothing like privacy, it is all laid bare for all to see. If one wants to trace your location, they
simply need to look at your last post on social media and see if a location was tagged. Posts of food and drinks on social media have become common place. Who else would people know you had lunch at a posh up market restaurant? Instagram is notorious for food photos that are mostly posted during lunch hour leaving people who haven’t gone for lunch yet salivating. However this creates a situation where someone can lie just to be on a different class. Huddah Monroe is in hot soup for stealing location and pictures of her apparent flashy trip to Nigeria. It turns out the photos were not hers but belonged to a
different account. This was uncovered by a Nigerian blog that blew a whistle on the socialites thieving ways. Huddah apparently was uploading the photos then deleting after a few hours thinking no trail had been left behind. Unfortunately for her she now has really stinking egg on her otherwise pretty face. This just goes to show the pressure social media puts on people. However much it may be important to be seen, it is never that serious and people should never put themselves in a situation they cannot afford. Or should they?
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binna Ike Igwee also known as Oga @D top launched his new video, Follow Me yesterday at K1 to rave reviews. The song has a catchy chorus laced with raga and Naija beats and features dancing talents of Zangalewa, Chillu,Cate and Everlast.. Timmy Tdat of Welle Welle also came to launch the first 3D video in Kenya and Africa. Artistes came out to support them led by mellow voiced Kenzo, comedian Owago, king of rap Collo, Abbass Kubaff aka Doobiez, Akothee, H_art the Band and many more.
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Juacali is a daddy, again! The longest serving King of Genge and his wife have been blessed with a second child. The baby girl born yesterday has been named Doreen. JuaCali announced the news via social media saying, “Welcome to the world baby Doreen we love you so much.” The two already have a son together.
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DEGREES FOR SALE You no longer need to study hard for that coveted degree. XAccess recently discovered shocking details of how cash can buy a degree. The scheme involves IT experts from outside the university and corrupt staff who have access to the University website who alter the marks and enter them in the data base paving way for final grading and award for degrees. All the student needs is internet access and Sh 300,000. Marks are awarded via Facebook.
A past graduation ceremony.
BEDBUGS INVASION AT MOI UNI Bedbugs have become a common issue in most s Kenyan universities. The creatures have become a nightmare to students who are having sleepless nights, with some preferring to spend the night in the cold just to escape this involuntary blood donation. It is barely two weeks since the school reopened and students at Moi University are facing it rough; some have not yet settled in because of disturbances caused by these merciless parasites. Some students from the institution have expressed their frustration regarding the fact that the micro creatures cannot be destroyed by spraying unless the spray is from china! However, students can now rest assured that the sleepless night will soon come to pass as the university public health, Hostels Department and the Health office are conducting a thorough spraying exercise.
Matresses being aired due to bedbugs infestation.
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tudents at Kilimambogo Teachers College were attending their evening preps last Sunday when suddenly the lights went off. What followed was screams and shouts and near stampede as everyone imagined the worst. The panic-gripped students ran in confusion around the college with some sustaining serious injuries as they ran out of the school through a barbed wire fence. The students were scared and unsure of their security, and attempts by the College security officers and administration to stop them fell on deaf ears as they preferred to seek refuge in the nearby village. Intensive efforts between the security personnel and area residents have helped to bring back all the students.
CareerCHaT Deliah Ipupa is Kenya’s Gisele Bßndchen, she has conquered the modelling scene one high heel at a time! She chatted with X Access on her rise to the top.
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hat does your job as a Top Model entail? I model, work on radio, TV, music, and many other forms of entertainment. How many hours do you work in a day? It depends on the work load, sometimes I work more than 12 hours in a day. What qualifications do you need for your job? You need a great personality, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Was this your dream career? No, I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer but fate decided otherwise and I become a Top Model. How did you start out? I was discovered by Lindsay from Sura Zuri agency, who really encouraged me to
pursue modelling as a career. I eventually got signed and managed by a UK based company called HourGlass254, who deal with everything about Deliah Ipupa. What achievements have you had so far? I have had the privilege of working with very big cooperate companies such as Coke, Guinness, Kenya Airways, Tommy Hilfiger and Nivea. I have also supported many charities, such as the fight against Female Genital Mutilation, a cause very close to my heart. Any challenges you have experienced so far? Yes, like; being undervalued and sometimes underpaid by clients for a very big job. But that is in the past. Does your job interfere with your social life?
Of course it does, I work some very unsociable hours, weekends, evenings, and sometimes holidays. What is the best part of your job? Travelling all over the world and meeting new people. What is the worst part of your job? Missing out on family gatherings because I am working. Any advice for budding models? Nothing comes on a silver platter, put in the work, remain focused, and keep chasing your dream. And they should know it is not as glamorous as most people think, it is very grueling.
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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 A moment will come when you can no longer fight against the current transformation you’re going through in your professional life, Capricorn. The system that you live in will soon put you at a kind of impasse, but this won’t necessarily be unpleasant. You will probably want to! AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 You won’t allow yourself to get sidetracked by minor things today, Aquarius. You will get straight to the heart of the matter. There’s some likelihood that you haven’t considered your working conditions and instead you’re concentrating on the goal you’ve set for yourself. PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 About two weeks ago, it may have occurred to you that you should be making more of an effort to advance your career, Pisces. If so, it will be easier for you to accept today’s constraints, as there is some probability that you will need to perform at your highest level.
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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Usually when you’re cornered, you’re able to find a way to squirm to safety. Today you may run out of clever maneuvers. Even though you face the day’s challenges alone and unaided, you survive them the same way. Good for you!
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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 What a day, Taurus! Whether at work or at home, you may find yourself choosing between two options, both of which stem from anxiety! You may decide to vanquish your doubts by burying yourself in your work. If so, you can expect to expend a great deal of energy. GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 Situations that require some daring are an excellent source of such excitement. This is the key to understanding the day ahead, Gemini. True, you can expect some hair-raising encounters, but how better to show off your skills as either an employee or passionate partner? CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 You will have to rely on your analytical skills and steely self-control to navigate the stormy seas you find yourself in today, Cancer. And there’s no way to escape the stress. The worst pitfall facing you in your career or studies would be to doubt in your abilities. LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 The astral configuration indicates that you may be interested in pursuing some kind of training, Leo. Assess where you are in your professional life. Are you up to persuading people with your expertise? Don’t think that you have to know more in order to be a good teacher. VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 Do you have some drawings in a drawer, Virgo? Since last month, or possibly before, you’ve been thinking about your creative ability. You have a habit of turning your back on your skills, whether in drawing, photography, or writing, but they’re in you nonetheless.
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LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 One last, concerted effort and you will be able to get to the root of a problem that has been on your mind for a while now. The answer to the question concerning your identity isn’t entirely to be found in your family history, Libra. You’re part of a generation as well as a family. SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 You’ve been doing a lot of cleaning up and clearing out. Since this project has been going on for several years now, you must be doing a particularly thorough job. Finally, it seems as if you’re getting things straight with your karma. Today will be a big day, Scorpio. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 Sometimes you have to go back to square one if you want a situation to get better, Sagittarius. This can be frustrating or even humiliating, but if the goal is to have a solid foundation on which to rebuild, it’s well worth it! Don’t get too attached to your professional past.
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Gospel musicians need a prayers There have been countless fights in the gospel industry lately. From artistes stealing songs of others to producers receiving bribes. Some gospel artistes have been spotted with alcoholic drinks in hand. Then the next day you will hear them sing about how alcohol is bad and not Godly. The gospel industry is not about spreading the gospel anymore. It is about how much money I make and how many followers I have on social media. The industry has deviated from
God and into more material things. It needs prayers an overhaul and mentors. The older generation in the gospel industry needs to educate and mentor the young ones who are starting out on how to behave and stay on the path of righteousness. Otherwise, the new crop of gospel musicians will have too much money and fame that will make them forget about the God they serve. —Mary Karani, Wangige
MPs and Senators don’t need convoys MPs and senators don’t need convoys, not if they’re going to cause traffic jams and act like they own the road whenever “mheshimiwa” is going out for lunch. I understand that there are important meetings between that some of our leaders must attend on the other side of town, but many of them are notorious for rushing through traffic at around 1pm. I’m asking the government to reduce the number of vehicles in a convoy. By my
count, it looks like some politicians are ferrying their entire clan across the city! Who needs six vehicles to get from Parliament to the Ministry of Health building? These politicians act like they own the road when it is our taxes that pay for the fuel in their cars, the food on their table, the school fees for their children and their outdated, unfashionable, yet somehow expensive suits.
Build good water drainage systems In the past few weeks Nairobi has been experiencing ‘flooding’ in some of its environs thanks to the heavy rains. It has been chaos ever since the flooding begun; roads have been impassible, traffic has never been worse, there was also an extent to which various houses got flooded. This should be a wakeup call to the bodies concerned that the drainage systems in the city and other towns should be reconstructed to avoid any future mishaps for reoccurring. Nairobi is one of the most developed and respected cities in East Africa hence I don’t think it deserves a bad reputation. —Peninah Mwende, Nairobi
—Jack Matibo, Karen
Motorbike riders of Nairobi need to be tamed for our sanity There was a time when motorcycles were only owned by the rich in the society but judging by the increased number not only in the rural areas
but also in the city, this brings a change in the society. What raises my concern is not the increased number or who owns
them and who doesn’t but where these speeding machines are driven especially in the town center.Most of these motor cycle operators
do not even obey traffic rules and some don’t mind the pedestrians. I always thought they were to help us pass the impassable roads
especially those that our vehicles cannot pass. —Mary Karani, Wangige
Should the gay bill be passed? Don’t soot my suit up We are all entitled to choose who to love and who to get married to. But in cases like this I think that gay marriages should not be passed. This issue that has been brought has brought discomfort among societies and religions. Religious leader and also community leaders together with many citizens have bashed this
right. Even the twitter streets have been complaining each and every day...some are up for it and some are not. But aren’t there enough women in this country for all the men and even more if they want??? —Jackson Makau, Karen
I’m fed up with these huge PSV buses in town that emit smoke from their exhaust pipes indiscriminately especially when trying to maneuver up a steep road. There is a reason why I left my house through the door in the morning and not through the chimney, so please don’t billow your black
smoke onto my poor white suit. I know that the bus drivers don’t have much control over the exhaust system, but the last time I checked, the buses were being moved out of town. I think this should be done faster. —Caleb Mwakio, Nairobi West
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Ulinzi coach Matano hails Makwata Ulinzi Stars coach Robert Matano has hailed midfielder John Makwata saying the player deserves call up to the national team. Matano’s in the wake of the player being voted the as Sports Journalists Association of Kenya/SportPesa Player of the Month of April. “He has improved a lot because he has changed his attitude because he knows he is playing with the big team. He has adjusted to the team philosophy and he is coming up very well. He is still young we normally don’t hand him 90 minutes as part of the precaution measures to give him energy to concentrate more,” Matano talked of the player who joined the military side in 2010 from Nairobi City Stars. Makwata added he has settled in the team and looking forward to even
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bigger achievements like chasing tops scorers, Gor pair of Abondo and Meddie Kagere as well as AFC Leopards Jacob Keli who have netted eight goals apiece. “It took a lot of time for me to settle but I thank my teammates who helped me settle faster, we had good pre-season in Mombasa and Nanyuki that enabled me adapt q u i c k ,” said the 21-yearold.
BOSS IS SPEAKING: Ulinzi Stars coach Robert Matano being interviewed by members of the press after a game against KCB at Afraha Stadium on May 3, 2014.
Harry Kane named in England U21 squad for Euro Championships
MOVING ON: Barcelona’s Xavi Harnandes (R) with PSG’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) after a Champions League match. Xavi is set to join Qatari club Al Sadd.
Barcelona’s Xavi poised to join Qatari side Al Sadd Barcelona midfielder Xavi is ready to announce on Thursday he is leaving Barcelona to join Qatari side Al Sadd in a three-year deal, says his agent. Xavi, 35, has been with the Spanish club for 17 years, winning eight league titles, three Champions League trophies and several other cups. His final league game for the newly-crowned champions is set to be against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.
Barcelona still have a Champions League final and Copa del Rey final to play. According to his agent, Ivan Corretja, Xavi would also become an ambassador for the 2022 World Cup to be held in the Gulf state and look to start his coaching qualifications. The Spanish player has also represented his country 133 times - a record for an outfield player - and was an integral figure in helping Spain win the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 European Championship.
Tottenham Hotspurs’ Striker Harry Kane has been included in the England squad for the 2015 European Under-21 Championship. West Brom striker Saido Berahino and Burnley forward Danny Ings are also named in the squad, but Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw is left out. Gareth Southgate’s England side have won 13 of their last 14 matches. The competition will be held in the Czech Republic from 17-30 June, with England in the same group as Italy, Portugal and Sweden. Kane, 21, who scored six times in eight qualifying games, earned his first senior cap in March when he scored within two minutes of coming on as a substitute against Lithuania. However, he drops back down to under-21 level, despite the fact that Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino did not want him to be selected “We go there as one of the favourites, we go there with belief and we want to
challenge,” said Southgate. “We’ve had individual achievements of players going up to the first team, but now they can go on and create a bit of history.” Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal had wanted Shaw to miss the tournament after an injury-disrupted campaign that has seen him only play 16 Premier League matches since joining united for shs3.2billion in June 2014. “I have spoken to Louis regularly and Luke had been keen to come but medically he is not going to be fit,” added Southgate. Southgate defended his decision to not include other players that were eligible to play in the Czech Republic who have featured for Roy Hodgson’s senior England side. Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling and Manchester United defender Phil Jones were all eligible to play in the competition, but not selected.
GLORIOUS KANE: England’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring his sides 4th goal against Lithuania during the UEFA 2016 Qualifying, Group E match at Wembley Stadium.
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Omwela vows to revamp Rugby 15s
Kenya Rugby Union boss, Richard Omwela says he will ensure Rugby 15’s has significant growth during his tenure. Omwela spoke as Kenya prepares to warm up for the Africa Rugby Cup with test friendly match against Portugal on May 30 at the RFUEA grounds. Omwela says the 15s team, under South African coach Jerome Paarwater, will be given all the necessary support in order to raise the standards of the game in the country. “As a board we shall give the coach and the entire technical bench the necessary support like never before. We want growth in all levels of the sport in the country,” he said. “There is no way we can expect results where we have not invested and put a lot of effort, I have had meeting with the coach and
he has told me what he expects,” he added. For a national team that is a long time of inactivity,” he added. Omwela urged the team ranked 32nd to out and beat 24th ranked Portugal in the build out match ahead of the Africa Cup that is also known as the Africa Rugby Division 1A tournament. Kenya will play Namibia, Tunisia and Zimbabwe in the Division 1A matches. The team that finishes bottom will be relegated to Division 1B next season. After playing Portugal, Kenya will open up their campaign in the Africa Cup against Zimbabwe on June 13 in Harare before meeting Tunisia on June 30 at the RFUEA grounds.
SPIRITED: Willy Ambaka (with the ball) in action for the Kenya 15s rugby side against South Africa’s Western Province at the RFUEA grounds in Nairobi. INSET: KRU boss Richard Omwela. He says he will ensure Rugby 15’s has significant growth during his tenure.
READY FOR THE NEXT: Lucas Rotich celebrating after winning the Hamburg Marathon in April.
Semenya not troubled by critics, eyes podium McIlroy aims to be the best golfer of his generation finish in Rio Olympics As she targets Olympic gold in Rio, South African runner Caster Semenya says she was left “humiliated” by the 2009 questioning of her gender. Six years have passed since she won the world 800m title with effortless, inevitable ease. Semenya’s victory was as decisive as what followed was shocking. “I just want to be me. I was born like this. I don’t want any changes. If it wasn’t for my family, I don’t think I could have survived,” she says, recalling that incident when she was forced to undergo a series of gender verification tests - news which was made public by athletics’ governing body. “I was world champion but I was never able to celebrate it. It was a joke for me. When I
grew up, I grew up like that. I grew up with boys, I grew up around boys, and I cannot change it. “It was upsetting, you feel humiliated. You cannot control what people think. It is about yourself, controlling
yourself - what is in you. But now I want to focus more on the future, I don’t want to go back there. What is done is done.” For the past two years, Semenya’s career has stalled. A dislocated knee was one problems.
UNMOVED: South Africa’s Caster Semenya during London 2012 Olympics. She is unperturbed by the humiliation on her gender questioning in 2009 and is now eyeing a return to the world stage.
Golf ’s world number one Rory McIlroy says he wants to be the best player of his generation. The Northern Irishman, 26, won his third tournament of the year on Sunday, recording a seven-stroke victory at the Wells Fargo Classic on the PGA Tour. In an ominous warning to his rivals, McIlroy has pledged to get even better. He said: “I think I’m pretty close to playing my best golf. I’m definitely able to feel more equipped to win now.” Although McIlroy believes his exceptional form is down to being happy away from golf, he revealed he has considered quitting at 40. McIlroy, who won the WGC match play title two weeks ago, now has six top-10
SEALED WITH A KISS: Rory McIlroy finally gets his hands - and lips - on the Claret Jug at Hoylake in July 2014.
finishes in his past eight PGA Tour starts. But he is surrounded by a talented field of young challengers, including Masters champion Jordan
Spieth, 21 Patrick Reed and Rickie Fowler, who responded to suggestions he was overrated with victory at the Players Championship.
Lucky trio scoops SportPesa millions Last weekend, John Simiyu, Titus Okello, Fredrick Mbondo and David Mburu defied odds to win Sh1,019,215 each. They all predicted correctly 12 Jackpot games out of all 13 on the SportPesa weekly Jackpot. Each fell short of hitting the full Jackpot on a different game’s mis-prediction. The four, who come from different
counties of Kenya placed their Jackpot bets independently and were each notified of their winning by 10pm on Sunday. They all had different ideas about how they plan to invest their money, with all hoping to transform their lives for good. SportPesa, the leading Mobile and Online based Sports betting platform in Kenya held a cheque presentation
ceremony for each and all of them on Wednesday. Several bets can be placed with SportPesa including Single bet, Multi bet but the Jackpot, which is the ultimate bet if one gets bet all 13 predictions right. One can also win after getting 10, 11 or 12 correct picks out of all 13 Jackpot games.
L-R: SportPesa Communications and Marketing manager Esther Kang’ethe , three of the four Jackpot Bonus Winners winners Moses Otiende, David Mburu and Fredrick Mbindyo.
Hamilton signs sh3.8b deal to become highest paid British sportsman Lewis Hamilton has signed a new three-year contract at Mercedes that could be worth up to Sh3.8 billion a year. The 30-year-old Briton has been with the team since 2013 after six years at McLaren and won his second world title last year. “I couldn’t be happier to be staying for another three years,” he said of the deal that will take him up to 2018. Hamilton leads team-mate Nico Rosberg by 20 points in the current championship.He had been linked with a move to Ferrari, despite saying in March a new contract was “99.6%” done, with negations said to be completed and just “legal stuff ” remaining at that point. It is understood
Hamilton will earn a basic salary of Sh2.8 billion plus extensive bonuses. Depending on how many races he wins, and whether he becomes world champion, these bonuses could easily take his annual earnings well over $40m. The overall value of Hamilton’s deal is fundamentally similar to F1’s two other big earners and multiple champions, McLaren’s Fernando Alonso and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel. Since joining Mercedes, Hamilton - who won his first world title with McLaren in 2008 - has won 15 races, 11 of those coming as he beat Rosberg to the 2014 title. He has won three of the first five races of this season.
SHOW ME THE MONEY: Lewis Hamilton has signed a new three-year contract at Mercedes that could be worth up to Sh3.8 billion a year.
Raheem Sterling booed by Liverpool fans at club’s awards ceremony Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling has been named as the club’s Young Player of the Year, but was booed by a small number of fans as he collected his award. The 20-year-old forward received the accolade 24 hours after it emerged that he will ask to leave to club. But while some fans jeered, others shouted: “Stay, Raheem.” The England international is expected to tell manager Brendan Rodgers and chief executive Ian Ayre on Friday that he wants to leave Anfield this summer. Speaking at the event, Rodgers said it had been a “difficult, trying season”. Liverpool will finish outside the top four in the Premier League and therefore miss out on a place in next season’s Champions League, while Rodgers is first Reds boss to fail to win a trophy in his first three seasons since the 1950s. He added: “A number of distractions that we couldn’t have planned for have made it difficult, but the players have given everything.” Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 22, was voted Player of the Season.
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Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat will decide on his future next week after guiding the Black Cats to Premier League safety with a draw at Arsenal. The Dutchman wept tears of joy after a goalless draw at Emirates Stadium that meant the last relegation place now lies between Newcastle and Hull. Advocaat was appointed until the end of the season when he took over from the sacked Gus Poyet in March. “I have to think about everything,” he said when asked about his future. Advocaat has one final game in charge, at Chelsea on Sunday, and would not make any further immediate commitment. But the former Netherlands coach did reveal that if he does quit Sunderland now, it would be his final job in management - as it will be if he continues on Wearside. “I will give an answer on that next week. If you don’t mind I will keep that to myself,” added the 67-year-old. Advocaat explained he was moved to tears of emotion at the final whistle by the achievement of pulling Sunderland out of trouble - and by the reaction of his longtime right-hand man Bert van Lingen. “It was emotions,” he said. “In 25 years we have done everything together. “He started crying and I did the same. He said ‘let it go’ so I said ‘why not?’” Advocaat added: “It is not about me. It is about everyone who is involved in the
club, the owner Ellis Short and the people in the office, the players. “The easiest way to work with the team is to start from day one with everyone believing and they did that. “Nobody was expecting we would do it here against a great team but if you do it on your own, like we did, it gives me a special feeling.” He added: “It was the way they worked, organised, the tactics. “I kept saying we would stay up if you believe in the players and the qualities you have. “I said to the players they were not here because they were nice guys - I told them they were here because they were good players.” Sunderland’s point means Hull City or Newcastle United will join Burnley and QPR in being relegated to the Championship on Sunday. Steve Bruce’s Tigers start the final day of the season two points from safety and will go down if Newcastle win. While Hull entertain fourth-placed Manchester United, Newcastle host mid-table West Ham, who are managed by ex-Magpies boss Sam Allardyce. Former Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas believes his old club could go down. “I have a feeling Hull might do something in their last game,” the England international, who played for the Magpies between 2002 and 2005, said.
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