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a quantity surveyor who lives for fast cars and expensive cigars he was once nominated among the top 40 under 40 men, owing to his increasing success in business. meet sasha mutai, a man who built his first house, in lavington, aged 29 and covered all costs in cash.
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Ngilu to EACC: Let’s meet in court From Page 1 Suspended Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu has dared the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to prosecute her over the Karen land saga, saying she is ready to face her accusers in court. Ngilu, who has previously accused the anti-corruption body of malice in their investigations of her role in land transactions involving the Sh8 billion parcel in Karen, maintained her innocence, and vowed to get vindication in court. “We will meet in court on Friday. I am sure I will be vindicated,” she said on Wednesday as she left the Integrity Center. Ngilu, accompanied by her lawyers, led by senior counsel Paul Muite, had gone to the EACC offices to
find out when she was required in court. The move came just moments after the DPP Keriako Tobiko ordered for her prosecution for blocking justice by ordering her offices not to assist investigations into the disputed 134-acre piece of land. The minister had been named in a corruption dossier that President Uhuru Kenyatta submitted to parliament in March, ordering that the individuals behind the scandal be investigated and charged. Ngilu, at the time, faced three counts of fraudulent land transactions involving the Waitiki land, the Karen land and another piece of land near State House Crescent Road. She has already been cleared of any
wrongdoing in the Waitiki case, while the third one is still being investigated. But she appeared relieved as she walked out of the revolving doors at Integrity Center. The charges against her have somehow lessened. “It is not a corruption charge…I decided to bring myself and make a statement and also yesterday said there is sufficient evidence to show that Ngilu had stood in the way of investigation into land saga,” she said. In a statement, Tobiko said he is relying on a recommendation by the EACC, which accuses Ngilu of ordering officials in her ministry to withhold documents during investigations. The commission had said that Ngilu told the officials not to
record statements with EACC investigators. “She is alleged to have obstructed/ hindered the collection of evidence regarding fraudulent transactions by directing ministry officer not to release documents to and record statements with EACC investigators,” the statement from the DPP read. That statement was backed by Kajiado South MP Moses ole Sakuda, who also accused Ngilu of obstructing their inquiries as a parliamentary committee. “In my own view there was a well calculated move by the CS to obstruct any investigations into this land. I say that because when the officers appeared before us they were reluctant to release any
information that we required,” Sakuda who is the vice chairman of the national Assembly’s Lands committee said. The Karen land is currently at the centre of a court battle between businessman Horatius Da Gama Rose and former NSSF Managing Trustee Jos Konzolo, both of whom are claiming its ownership. Should Ngilu be charged in court tomorrow, she will become the second Cabinet Secretary to be dragged to court over the graft cases, after Transport CS Michael Kamau. MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
Security, peace top Muslims’ prayer list as Ramadhan begins Conducting teachings to dissuade youths from joining extremists groups and praying for peace will be the key objectives as Muslims begin the Holy Month of Ramadhan. Muslim leaders in the country have appealed to the Government to lift curfews imposed on Garissa, Mandera, Tana River and Wajir counties to ensure members exercise their freedom of worship. Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan also urged the government to beef up security. “I want to appeal to the President and the government to allow free movement among the Muslim community so that we can exercise the freedom of worship,” he today in Eastleigh. He said Muslim leaders will be
conducting teachings to the youths during this Ramadhan to discourage them from joining AlShabaab and other terror groups. “We have a programme in which we will be holding talks with the youths every evening, the whole of this month, to make them see the need to shun terrorism,” he said. He says the leaders have been leading peace meetings in various parts of the country to preach peace and fight radicalization. “We have been meeting here in Eastleigh, we have been engaging leaders and the youths, and we will still do this this entire month and beyond. Those who are part of these terror groups, we must fight them to the end,” vowed the legislator who has himself been a
victim of terror attacks. He said Muslims have a duty to defend the country, and to tackle “the enemies” within the community: During Ramadan, observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset for the entire month. This year’s Ramadhan comes amidst fears of Al-Shabaab attacks following an alert that was issued by the Inspector General of Police, Joseph Boinnet, last weekend. “Some of their wicked plans include targeting key Government installations, security personnel, journalists who report negatively about them and other Kenyans in order to sow discord amongst the citizens,” Boinnet warned.
DURING THE HOLY MONTH: A Muslim man saying his prayers.
COURT STOPS Sh4.6 BILLION PAYMENT TO PRIVATE COMPANY The High Court has restrained two Government agencies and a Cabinet Secretary from depositing Sh4.6 billion into a private company’s account after a petitioner objected to a land acquisition deal citing double payment and a scheme to fleece the taxpayer. Mr Edmond Mukoya, through his lawyer Michael Osundwa, told the court that the money may be sank into individuals’ pockets if, the National Lands Commission, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority, the CS Minsitry of Lands and the Attorney General, who are key respondent in the case, are not restrained from making further payment to Afrison Export Import Limited, who sold LR No 209/7879/4 to the Government for the expansion of the General Service Unit camp in Nairobi. The petitioner says the transaction has been marred with irregularities and
flouting of laws governing compulsory acquisition of land as another government agency, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has made a stake over the same property, approved and effected part payments for Outering Road Improvement project. “The urgency of the matter has been necessitated by the agencies move to compulsorily acquire part of LR No 209/7879/4 and approve payments to the company for land already sold to the government and in the Office of the President’s docket, thus amounting to double payment,” Mr Osundwa told the court. He explained that the National Land Commission had previously acquired the 300 acre plot for the expansion of the para-military base “but with the assistance of sumptuous public officers, a fresh conspiracy had been hatched to sell
1.7 acres of it to KURA for the proposed Outering Road Improvement project.” “The parcel had already been bought by the office of the President under compulsory acquisition and an excess of Sh708.6 million already paid to the owners, they are at an advanced stage of approving further payments despite the fact that colossal sums of money had already been paid by the office of the president during the initial acquisition, amounting to double payment contrary to public policy,” the lawyer submitted. The petitioner claims he has moved to court to on behalf of members of the public and tax payer who stands to suffer if the money is paid to the company. He also wants the court to compel the state agencies involved to disclose the details involving the payments to Almasi limited and the valuation.
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Nigerian MPs will get Sh4b to spend on clothes
NEWS BRIEFS UNHCR: The world is a mess
Members of the newly-inaugurated National Assembly of Nigeria are set to receive 8.64 billion naira (Sh4.25 billion) to spend on clothes. The money, described as a wardrobe allowance, will be split between both chambers of the National Assembly. The Nigerian government has revealed that 109 members of the Senate will receive 21.5 million naira (Sh10.6 million) each while the 360 members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber, will each receive 17.5 million naira (Sh8.6 million). Aside from a wardrobe allowance, the National Assembly will also receive furniture and car loan allowances. Nigerians have expressed their displeasure regarding the move, taking the fight to social media. Earlier this week, Twitter was awash with sarcastic comments and angry 140-character rants about the legislators’ salaries. Some Nigerians have described the pay upgrade as a “robbery of the highest level.” Others have dubbed the move selfish and irresponsible, noting that teachers in the country earn a basic salary of 18,000 naira (Sh8,900) a month “yet they don’t go to school naked.”
Meru County launches ‘first of its kind’ investment plan Meru County today unveiled and investment vehicle that aims to put the region on par with Nairobi’s level of industrial development. Dubbed the Meru County Investment and Development Corp oration (MCIDC), the initiative seeks to coordinate development projects in the region and market opportunities available to investors in the county. It is the first such entity to be launched by a county. The new body was unveiled on behalf of Adan Mohammed, the Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization and Enterprise Development at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi during an unveiling ceremony attended by some of the country’s top business leaders and policy makers. The CS said it will promote investments in all sectors in the county in partnership with the private sector. “The launch of MCIDC will provide a structured avenue for the county to link investment and development thus improving the lives of Meru residents,” he explained in a recently released statement. “My ministry is committed to working closely with the county government to promote investment and development,” he added. Meru Governor, Mr Peter Munyua said the County government was particularly keen on sectors like agriculture, energy, infrastructure and tourism, which have great potential to bring about economic growth for the county.
Briton in student murder charge renews bail plea A Briton who allegedly flew to Kenya to live with his internet lover and has been charged with her murder has renewed a request to be released on bail pending his trial. Carl Singleton through his lawyer Anthony Okulo now wants the court to review a ruling made against him on May 11 denying him bail on grounds that he may be tempted to leave the country before the case is determined. Justice Roslyn Kori had held that, faced with the possibility of a death sentence and having no fixed residence in the country, the foreigner may flee and prejudice justice. Yesterday the judge allowed a formal application to be presented before the court for consideration on June 23. The lawyer was directed to serve the director of public prosecutions with the renewed request for a reply before the hearing date. Singleton has denied killing Ashley Agum-
bi, a university of Nairobi student six months ago. The police initially did not have enough evidence to prefer the murder charges against the suspect but after investigations the charge was read out to him before a criminal court in Nairobi. Singleton has been profiled as an abuser who allegedly flushed her lovers’ diabetic drugs down a toilet drain before she reportedly developed medical complications and died. A few days before her death she had reported an assault at the Gachie police post. Mr Singleton, 42, a van driver, flew to Kenya to live with the 22 year-old after they met on Facebook. The charge against the suspect states that he murdered Ms Agumbi on 19 November 2014. The body of the deceased was found in the house they shared in Nairobi.
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CBK queries huge NYs PaYmeNts: The Central Bank has written to the Ministry of Devolution about questionable payments of hundreds of millions of shillings to private companies through the National Youth Service. The CBK letter comes amid claims that Devolution and Planning CS Anne Waiguru has fallen out with NYS Director General Nelson Githinji. Waiguru has now transferred an Under Secretary from the Interior ministry to her docket and created for him the position of NYS Senior Deputy Director General, or Githinji’s Deputy...
Ngilu FaCes Jail over KareN laNd PaPers: Mrs Charity Ngilu, the suspended Cabinet secretary for Lands, will be the second member of the Jubilee Cabinet to be prosecuted for charges arising from corruption allegations. Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko has accepted a recommendation by the anti-corruption commission to prosecute her, not for corruption but for obstructing investigations into the Karen land saga. In a statement yesterday, Mr Tobiko said the case against Mrs Ngilu was sustainable and directed...
Ngilu surreNders to avoid arrest: Suspended Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu last evening presented herself to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to avoid the embarrassing scenario of detectives having to arrest her. Ngilu turned up at EACC’s Integrity Centre offices in Nairobi, hours after Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko approved the recommendation that she be charged with the lesser offence of obstructing investigations during the probe into the Sh8 billion Karen land grab. Tobiko’s clearance...
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) now says it lacks the capacity to provide humanitarian assistance to millions of people displaced by war, conflict or persecution. This comes as the number of refugees reached a record high of nearly 60 million around the world in 2014. A UN report by the UN refugee agency says the number of people forced to flee their homes rose by 8.3 million from the previous year with the continuing conflict in Syria being seen as a major factor behind the record numbers. The “world is a mess” UNHCR head Antonio Guterres said. “The drama is that if people think that humanitarians can clean up the mess. It’s no longer possible. We have no capacities to pick up the pieces. More and more people are suffering, and unfortunately for many of them there is no chance to support them.” Guterres said that the number of displaced people had increased to 42,500 per day in 2014 from 32,000 the year before.
Kayole killings alarm police Police are investigating recent killings in Kayole after a man was last night shot dead as he walked into his house in the area. His killing occurred barely 12 hours after a house help was also killed in the same area yesterday morning. Police are now investigating the motive of the killers. The latest victim was shot at close range by gunmen who had been waiting at his gate. Police say the gang did not steal anything from the man and that they escaped soon after the shooting. The gang that killed the house help also escaped without stealing anything after shooting her.
Cross border clashes claim 14 lives in Mandera Nine people have been killed in Banisa, Mandera County in revenge attacks that followed the killing of five others on Tuesday. County Commissioner Alex Nkoyo people from a clan in Ethiopia attacked the Kenyan village early yesterday morning in a revenge mission. Kenyans are said to have crossed into Ethiopia in such of pasture and water for their animals where they clashed with Ethiopians and some five people are reported to have been killed at Wari Walo village, some 10 kilometers inside Ethiopia.
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MPs want marriage costs reviewed for easy unions
NEWS BRIEFS Nine killed in US church shooting Nine people were killed in a shooting at an historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina in the US, sources say. The incident happened last evening at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest AME church in the South. The shooter is still at large. Police haven’t said how many people have been shot.
Chad bans full face veil after deadly blasts Chad has banned women from wearing the fullface veil, following the twin blasts which killed more than 20 people in the capital, N’Djamena on Monday. Prime Minister Kalzeube Pahimi Deubet said the security forces have been ordered to seize and burn all fullface veils sold in markets. The veil was being used as a “camouflage” by militants, the prime minister added.
Members of Parliament have asked the government to review the procedure and cost of marriage registration in order to reduce bureaucracy and enhance accessibility. Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi and David Gikaria of Nakuru Town East noted that prohibitive costs were among the reasons why most couples have opted for ‘come-we-stay’ unions. “We are telling people not to come and stay but then we tell them if you have to get married you must travel from Turkana to Nakuru to look for a marriage certificate. If we continue like this everyone is going to get married in the bush,” Kipkelion East MP Joseph Limo said. Saku MP Ali Rasso Dida, Ferdinand Wanyonyi (Kwanza) and Robert Mbui (Kathiani) called for decentralization of offices of the Registrar of Marriages to all sub-counties with Kajiado County Woman Representative Mary Seneta proposing that Huduma Cen-
POINT OF ORDER: Members of Parliament have asked the government to review the procedure and cost of marriage registration in order to reduce bureaucracy and enhance accessibility.
tres be used as marriage registration points. “We should also look into how to make it a digital process, such that you can apply from the Huduma Centre, I even don’t know why we should go to registrar of marriages to pick up our certificates,” Seneta said. “The people want services to move to the sub-location, we are even supposed to be saying that the assistant chiefs to
register marriages after all we what is to witness that these two people have decided to stay together,” said Wanyonyi. The MPs who were contributing to a private members motion sponsored by Malava MP Malulu Injendi said there were only 12 offices for the registration of marriages in the whole country, making it difficult to issue notices of marriages. “We have seen how important
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this institution is to us. The current nominee for Central Bank… no one can understand why he does not have a wife. I had a similar predicament when I stood for Parliament and apparently at that time I had no one on my side and it became a very big issue,” Mbui said as he commented on the newspaper-grabbing headline revelation by CBK Governor nominee Patrick Ngugi Njoroge that he is sin-
gle at the age of 54. Cornelly Serem (Aldai) added; “those of us who had the opportunity to hear from the candidate who is vying to be the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya was not given the opportunity to tell us why he does not have a family and if we would have gone deeper, maybe this could be another factor why he does not have a wife.” Marriage registration in the country is done under the new Marriage Act which was implemented in May 2014. Under the new law, couples are required to pay Sh600 up from Sh200 for notifying the Registrar that they intend to formalize their union. Conducting a search for a marriage certificate costs Sh500 up from Sh200. Marriage fees also increased from Sh1,500 to Sh2,000 while Kenyans abroad have to part with Sh10,000 from Sh5,000 for unions arranged in Kenya’s embassies and high commissions.
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The industry Kenya’s plastic industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs but faces a huge challenge in terms of waste management and disposal. Laban Onditi, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry National Vice Chairman, has therefore called on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to embrace engineering technology so as to enhance waste management in the country. He said talks are underway with the Government of India to offer training to about 40 Kenyans drawn from various sectors on best waste management practices.
Kenyas plastic sector gains support from India The initiative is part of a partnership between India, Kenya and the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), an autonomous Institution that offers training, education and research on plastics. While addressing exhibitors at the ongoing International Plastics and Packaging conference at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Onditi said the plastic industry plays an integral role in creating employment opportunities. The institute plans to set up a centre in Kenya to support the sector in East Africa. This comes at a time when the industry is expected
to register a growth rate of between 15 and 20 per cent in the coming years. It has emerged that the only way to meet such demand would be by creating new manufacturing facilities and capacities instead of depending on imports of finished products. The three day convention is targeting the country’s untapped plastic market and economic growth opportunities following the ongoing huge infrastructure investments. The engineering institute hopes also to tap into the sector which could be the backbone of small and medium enterprises as well create jobs for the youth.
Tea factories go cashless after KTDA, M-PESA deal The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has partnered with Safaricom to roll out a cashless payment solution at all its 66 factories across the country. The factory door sales channel will now receive payments via M-PESA to address longstanding concerns regarding security of cash at the factory as its transactions are approximately Sh 1billion a year. “The adoption of M-PESA as the sole payment option at our factories lowers the overall inherent cash handling risks and will increase accountability. This move will translate into better revenue management, which will in turn lead to increased returns for our factories,” KTDA CEO Lerionka Tiampati said. Once a till number will be assigned to each payment point, all payments will be made using a cashless system where tea buyers will purchase the products using M-PESA as this will boost the economy of the country.
“The adoption of this system not only represents a technological convergence that provides much required solutions, but also underpins KTDA’s quest to be innovative in order to add value to our shareholders and help boost the county and national economies,” he added. As the country moves towards digital platform, KTDA recently adopted various innovative technologies such as Fiber Internet and Electronic Weighing solutions that have geared the performance of the Agency. It’s now clear that all departments including procurement and human resource has adopted Technology at the factory and its attendant efficiency will benefit farmers. “We believe this initiative will transform the entire payments cycle for farmers and KTDA factories. As we continue to deepen M-PESA’s utility beyond person-to-person payments, this partnership demonstrates the ability of the
ADVANCING TECHNOLOGICALLY: Farmers at a tea collection centre. KTDA has partnered with Safaricom to roll out a cashless payment system.
service to provide an efficient payments channel for industries,” Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore said. Collymore said this during the official launch of the system at Kangaita Tea Factory in Kerugoya which is said to be the home of special teas known for its production of purple and white tea varieties.
Already 54 KTDA factories have started collecting revenue via M-PESA which has shown a positive impact on their operations but the remaining 12 will go live in soon. MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
Airline Banks on China-Africa Trade to Boost passenger Traffic China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in the People’s Republic of China, is focusing on growing passenger numbers with the rising number of Chinese travelers to Africa using Nairobi as its transportation hub. Trade between China and Africa specifically Kenya, has rapidly expanded to opening a window for airlines to grow their presence on key routes. “Kenya’s strategic position on the continent with Nairobi being a major commercial and transport hub, the airline anticipates sustained growth in traffic to and from Asia,” said Mr. Wells Zheng, China Southern Airlines Senior Vice President of Marketing. He said, he is expecting an increasing demand for air transportation through Nairobi to the whole continent as more Chinese expatriates and business
people pitch tent on the continent to boost trade links between china and Africa and built traffic for new routes. Speaking in Nairobi at a tourism and aviation stakeholder workshop hosted by China Southern Airline (CSA), Zheng said CSA will open its second direct air route to Africa between Nairobi and Guanzazhou. In the last six years, China has become Africa’s largest trading partner with trade volumes between the two growing significantly, and is now valued in excess of Sh 2231.1 bn. China is also a major destination for a variety of African exports and an increasingly important source of manufactured goods imported by many African countries. Between 2009 and 2014, the number of Chinese visitors to Africa increased rapidly from 380,000 to 3 million.
Mr. Zheng further said, “China and Africa enjoy strong traditional friendship and good relations and have maintained close cooperation in economy, culture and infrastructure. Kenya has emerged as a major aviation, financial and commercial hub. It is against this backdrop that we are launching the Nairobi-Guangzhou route.” Due to the strong link between the Kenya Airways and China Southern Airways they will both provide 20 flights per week on the new NairobiGuangzhou route to make it more convenient for those passengers who want to transfer from the other countries of Africa to China via Nairobi and easy transfers for travelers extending their trip to domestic China, South East Asia, North East Asia and Australasia through China Southern Airlines’ extensive route network.
Centum records historical profits Financial services company, Centum Investment has recorded a 160 per cent rise in its net profit for the year ending March 2015. The company made a profit of Sh7.9 billion up from Sh3 billion the previous year. This is the first time in the company’s history that profitability has crossed above the Sh7 billion mark. Centum CEO James Mworia says the positive numbers were a result of investment income, attributable to gain in disposal of investments and fair value increase in investment property. The profits were also buoyed by as improved dividends from portfolio companies. During the financial year, Centum increased its shareholding in Almasi Beverages Limited, the leading Coca-Cola bottler in Kenya to 50.95 percent stake. Within the fast growing consumer goods space, Centum also established a new wholly-owned subsidiary, King Beverage Limited whose mandate is to market, sell and in future, produce alcohol. At the moment, King Beverage has an exclusive distribution license for the international beer, known as Carlsberg. In September 2014, a consortium consisting of Centum and Gulf Energy was awarded the tender to build 1,050 megawatts coal power plant in Manda Bay in Lamu County.
Airtel completes network upgrade in Nairobi
Bharti Airtel, one of the leading global telecommunications services providers, has announced the completion of phase one of its network upgrade in the Nairobi area. The exercise, which involved the expansion of radio network elements, has now significantly enhanced network signals and improved voice quality for Airtel customers. Phase two of the upgrade which is expected to offer a stable and faster internet service. The upgrade exercise will enhance Airtel’s network capacity, robustness and help deliver stronger and faster data speeds.
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Kenyans can now boast of a 3D viDeo game of their own. maDe by a Kenyan for Kenyans. starring otero the terrible!
First 3D video Game airobi X is Africa’s first domestically developed 3D first person shooter and multiplayer video game released by game developers, Black Division Games. The game was unveiled on Tuesday to rave reviews from people who had a chance to see and experience the game for themselves. It took Andrew Kaggia, the game’s developer about one year from concept to execution to come up with Nairobi X. When growing up, Andrew played a lot of computer games and always wondered when Kenya will have its own video game. “With my background in computer animation and some programming knowledge, I decided to spend some time to develop a game that would be locally appealing. Thus Nairobi X was born, “says Andrew. The game is set in the year 2030 and the game’s plot revolves around an imminent attack on Nairobi by an unknown alien colony. Player assumes the role of Otero, an elite GSU Recce Squad member who through an unfortunate twist of events emerges as the sole survivor
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in a special operation tasked to defend his country. “It feels good to finally release this game after such an intense period of development. I’m looking forward to people downloading and playing the game,” said Kaggia. Kaggia had been working on the game and had even refused to let his team see the final trailer until the day of the unveiling. In developing the game, Andrew was inspired by other games. “Two games that I’d say had major influence on Nairobi X are Halo and Battlefield,” The game features music from local artistes like JuaCali and Raj giving it that Kenyan stamp of authenticity. Avid gamers are always purchasing games that do not have familiar places. This game changes that. A gamer will be able to see that the game is made for them because the landmarks in the game represent actual places in Nairobi that one can recognise at a first glance. “My target audience ranges from the average Kenyan who plays candy crush all the way to the hard core gamer who spends several hours a day on PlayStation 4,” said Kaggia. Most games are not available on one platform or another. If it is available on phone it may not be
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available on a PC and if it is the PC it will not be available on phone. Nairobi X has changed this too. “Nairobi X is available on both PC and Mobile Phones and so my intention is to have as many people playing the game as possible,” said Kaggia. Had anyone ventured here before?Yes,there was once a video game made for Kenya called “Adventures of Nyangi” the game did not receive as much attention as this one has. “Adventures of Nyangi leans more towards the “adventure” genre while Nairobi X is more of “Tactical Action”. ’ I have a lot of respect for the developer of that game, ‘said Kaggia. Kaggia feels the video game industry in Kenya is growing rapidly in regards to consumers as well as content developers. His advice to up and coming game developers? “There’s an increasing demand for local gaming content and I believe that Kenyan game developers should all work together as opposed to seeing each other as competitors. There are plenty of opportunities to collaborate on projects and I’m very excited about the future,” said Kaggia. Andrew is sibling to musician DNA and Radio presenter Tinnah Kaggia.
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Netflix and Hulla are currently the most popular streaming site in the world. Movie producers are even considering launching content through the sites first before taking it to theatres. The streaming sites have a potential to reach millions of people in the world. It is threatening to make extinct, DVDs, televisions and radios. Anybody with a working internet connection can basically watch what they want online without a hustle. Streaming has made life easier. Now Kenyans abroad can stream live news broadcasts back home and programmes being shown on various local channels. Giving them an opportunity to keep in touch. Streaming also comes in handy when our teams go to play abroad. They do not have to rely on a certain pay TV to air the proceedings. The Pay TV may decide to air
it three hours after the game! More people are moving away from Pay TV and opting instead to go to more convenient and cheaper online streaming sites. With the advent of Smart TVs which can connect to the internet, this has made it easier consume TV shows. Thereby revolutionising how TV content is consumed. Before we used to have cassettes and VHS machines that were the in thing. They became extinct and people moved on to DVDs and DVD players which will soon be phased out if the trend continues. For a movie to make it onto television it will take a while. Big movies have to first make a rotation in the theatres and by the time it reaches the consumer who buys it at Sh. 50 half the town has seen the movie online. Do you patiently wait for the movie on TV or stream?
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tanzania’s darling Wema Sepetu is now going into politics. The former beauty queen announced the news via her social media saying she wanted to try it out and see what it had in store for her. She mentioned that her late father had once told her to get into politics because she would prosper but she had dismissed his sentiments saying it was not for her. Will she be able to give up her acting and socialite duties to become a politician?
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onight Galileos hosts another Industry Nite. The Kansoul which consists of Mejja, Madtraxx and Kora will be in the house to perform. The trio recently released a new song, Moto wa Kuotea Mbali featuring Nameless. There will also be performances from Njeri Nduta the girl who has taken the airwaves by storm after she released her kikuyu rap video. Kidwilly who is known for his song New Born E-sir will also be in the house. Entrance is free from 10 pm.
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e are still wondering whether Ringtone is a gospel artiste, and whether Exodus has ditched God all together because if their new collaboration is anything to go by, they need to dial God. The song, Party Leo has a club banger vibe to it. It sounds more secular than gospel.
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Garissa TTC Flee From TerrorisTs Students from Garissa Teachers Training College on Tuesday fled from the institution fearing an imminent Al-Shabaab attack. The students travelled by bus to Jacob Kaimenyi’s office to express their grievances over security issues in and around the college. One of the students spoke of how they witness policemen engaging gunmen in running battles around the college, saying that it is a very scary experience and most of night preps are wasted as they are unable to study. The students are demanding a transfer from Garissa by the government to a safer place.
GarissaTTC students at Jogoo House.
Moi University in campaigns mode I
t is campaign season at Moi Uni and things are heating up. Eleven posts are up for grabs and all manner of tricks are coming in handy. We have learnt that lectures are not being attended because mini barazas and parties are the newest trend in catching voter attention. A number of aspirants are playing dirty with reports of some employing goons to disrupt other competitors meetings. As they say the battle is for the rich. Those considered poor and unable to print T shirts and other campaign materials and have resorted to door to door campaigns.
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University of Nairobi students are a queer lot, how can they be complaining about a swimming pool in this winter? XAccess has learnt that they are planning a demonstration if the Admin still freezes them from using the swimming pool. The pool has been closed due to the cold weather but it seems UoN will have none of it.
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CAMPUSVIBE Cadburys GiFT mmu expired ChoColaTes! When the deal is too good, think twice. This phrase is now very true to Multimedia University students after receiving free chocolates from Cadburys. It is alleged that the students had received free chocolates which usually retail at Sh 160 as a way of promoting the product. However, the excitement was short lived after they discovered the expiry date to be 20th of this month. The angry comrades took to their Facebook official page ‘Multimedia swaggers’ to express their disappointment with some urging the union to take more precautions against such incidents. One student expressed his anger towards the stating that the company took advantage of their innocence. “It is true that the chocolate is almost expiring. I was surprised how a company of that calibre can spend so much on product promotion. How can a chocolate that goes for Sh 160 be given for free. We were beneficiaries of circumstances. “One angry post read. “These are the expiring products collected from places like supermarkets that were dumped on us! We can even take this Company to court for dumping expiring goods to our institution.” Screamed another post. Well it seems the company is between a boiling pot and a frying pan. Comrades are running mad.
Sasha Mutai has everything going for him. He recently added another feather by being nominated in the Top 40 under 40 Men in Kenya. He shares his secrets to soaring even higher.
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hat does your job entail? There is a lot of construction in it but in a nutshell: cost management of projects, feasibility studies, contract administration, valuation of sites, claims management, meetings with developers, contractors and other consultants on construction projects. How many hours do you work in a day? Between 8 and 12 hours. Most of my day is spent outside the office meeting clients (developers) and other consultants. It’s not unheard of having 8 hour meetings. What qualifications do you need for your job? Bachelors of Quantity Surveying (Previously B.A. Building Economics) and being registered by the Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS). Was this your dream career? Yes it was. My older sister is also a Quantity Surveyor but she hasn’t practiced in years, as she is a Project Manager and Development Consultant. I was inspired by a former neighbor who became my boss in my first job after graduation. How did you start out? I was employed by Armstrong & Duncan
after University and worked for 3 years and after I passed my Professional Exams I started my own firm, ANM Consultants and run that for over 6 years. I then joined Integrated YMR Partnership as a Partner in 2011 after closing my firm. What achievements have you had so far? I was nominated Top 40 Under 40 Men in Kenya 2014, I’m involved in many large prestigious projects such as Two Rivers Mall, the new Pan African Insurance Headquarters, Pearl Marina in Uganda, Windsor Park Houses, Windsor Golf & Country Club, among others. I was also the youngest Director of Kenya Rugby Football Union in 2006 – 2010 and was also Vice Chairman of Kenya Rugby Union 2012 – 2014 and achieved great strides with the Kenya 7s and Kenya rugby in general. I also was Chairman of the Safaricom 7s (2012, 2013) which were extremely successful and profitable tournaments for the KRU. Any challenges you have experienced so far? Very demanding clients, but this is a plus. It pushes you to deliver. Does your job interfere with your social life?
Not at all. I have a daughter and dedicate a lot of time to her. I balance work, family and social life; with highly stressful jobs one has to have an outlet to keep your sanity. What is the best part of your job? Getting to see what was designed on paper becoming an actual building, and knowing you were integral to that happening. What is the worst part of your job? Working extremely hard on proposed projects that don’t actualize into reality. Any advice for people who want to venture in to your line of work? It’s a lot of mathematics, measurement and contract law. It’s hard but rewarding work. Age? 38 Hobbies? Rugby, Travelling, Fast Cars, Cigars. Parting shot? Go over and beyond the call of duty.
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SAMANTHA GRADOVILLE kept it glamourous.
MILEY CYRUS and Rihanna are on a worst outfit on the red carpet competition. JOAN SMALLS is about to strut it on a runway.
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n Tuesday night, Miley Cyrus and talk show host Andy Cohen were honoured in New York at the amfAR’s (The Foundation for AIDS Research) sixth annual Inspiration Gala for their work in the fight against AIDS. All eyes were on Miley on the night but not because she was the honouree rather because she arrived dressed in an outrageous gown that reminded us of Rihanna’s met gala disaster. She wore a red strapless custom Moschino ball gown which was adorned with huge sequin hearts.
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ocated at the ground Floor of Delta Towers in Westlands, this multi cuisine restaurant has got people talking. It consists of four different kitchens; a frozen yogurt counter and a signature bar, with menus spanning from tasty early morning bites to more substantial evening feasts.
Really? We can stomach all tongue out debacle but hearts? However some celebrities saved the day, like Victoria Justice who looked elegant in a Donna Karan gown.
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ocated at Viking House along Waiyaki way, Fogo Gaucho is the best Brazilian Steak House in Nairobi. Fogo serves you more than a dozen cuts of meat and 20 different salads prepared and supervised by Brazilian cuisine experts in an elegant ambience designed to give you the ultimate South Brazilian experience.
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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 You may find it hard to deal with reality. Take the day to relax and unwind. Don’t worry about the details. Concentrate more on your general state of mind. Things will go smoothly when you focus on radiating positive energy to others. Don’t worry so much about the consequences. AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 You might find it hard to make progress with your projects today, Aquarius, especially if you need others’ help. There’s a stubborn quality to the day that’s causing things to get jammed up. Be the first one to release your grip and things will run more smoothly. PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 You will find a greater than usual sensitivity to your needs. One thing to be aware of is fast talkers who might make elaborate promises that they have no intention of keeping. Slow and steady wins the race, and you’re the master of this technique.
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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 The place you arrive at today may not be quite what you expected, Taurus. Once you get there, you will find that there is sudden opposition in your camp. Things may not always be exactly what they seem, so check your facts before you make any major decisions. GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 Your actions might be a bit strained today, Gemini. People aren’t going to cooperate in the way you might like them to. It could be one of those days in which it’s difficult to get things done simply because other people seem to get in the way. Try not to get angry. CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 Feel free to indulge in fanciful daydreams and things of a whimsical nature. You’ve earned the right to break from the normal routine. If you’ve been slacking off your tasks, however, you will now need to spend some time catching up and planning ahead.
VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 You may find it hard to sit still today, Virgo. People may pull your chain right and left in order to get a rise out of you. Whatever seems grounded and solid may end up being flimsy and detached. Beware of where you step. The ground is apt to give way with little warning.
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LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Instead of venturing out, you might prefer to stick close to home and enjoy the comforts you’ve worked so hard to attain. Don’t entrust just anyone with your secrets. Information is likely to be misinterpreted and what you say might not be taken as seriously as you’d like it to be.
Morayo is a young intelligent girl who grows up surrounded by loving family and friends in Ibadan, Nigeria. Her parents are traditional and she has an adoring little sister who sees Morayo as the sun. Things change when her troubled cousin, Bros T comes to stay with them. At first Bros T is charming and he is welcomed to the family with open arms. Soon however, Bros T forces a shameful secret on Morayo. A secret so great she cannot tell. The adults around her also seem to be in on the secret but are choosing to keep mum about it. Morayo now has to learn to protect herself and her sister.
SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 What looks like solid ground may be quicksand, Scorpio. Be careful where you step. There’s an element of misunderstanding to the day that might make it difficult to get through to people. The good news is that your emotions are quite solid. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 You may have your head in the clouds today, Sagittarius. At the same time, there’s a need for you to keep your feet on the ground. This contradiction of energies might make it difficult to find peace, but you should find comfort knowing that this will soon end.
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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Aries, you may have recently built fanciful scenarios in your head regarding how you think things should be, in either a romantic, business, or family situation. It’s likely these images will conflict with reality as you discover that you need to take a much more analytical approach to what you have going.
LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Don’t feel badly about things you have no control over, Leo. Tonight it would be good for you to go out and have a nice time. Put aside your responsibilities and concentrate on fun. It might be difficult to jump-start others to action, but don’t let that concern you.
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Should development be conditional? Kenya is my Country and Nairobi is my city therefore any good thing that is to be done in the city should be for the consumption of the locals. Sad enough this is never the case because the only time we see good things happening is when a dignitary is visiting the country. This is the time that the country’s security is on
point, it is the time when the Nairobi County government spruces up the city. President Obama’s visit that is about a month away has seen a lot of changes which is a good thing but there’s a problem; do we hate ourselves that much? Why is development in this country conditional? —Dennis Toll Aseto, Embakas
Burying a foreign terrorist in Kenya a sign of disrespect
So many people have lost their lives from terror attacks in this country. Many others who were directly and indirectly affected by those terror incidents are also yet to come to terms with that. It would therefore be a big great insult to bury Thomas Evans in a country, a country where he was on a mission to kill. The British should take back their terrorist. There should be
no negotiations about last wishes. Thomas Evans who died during the botched raid at a military camp in Lamu should be taken back to Britain. We cannot accommodate terrorists because it was their dying wish. No. We have endured enough and we cannot keep on making concessions and encouraging terrorism. —Laura S., KU
Let Donald Trump be Donald Trump So this came as shocker to everyone. But let’s face it, this man might actually win considering that America loves him and his efforts. And the best part of it is that he he’s established himself into the market and also helped many American citizens land jobs in his prestigious companies. So why wouldn’t America vote him as president? — Faridah Abdulahi, South C
Leaders are sleeping on their jobs and just taking money Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua is one of the county leaders who knows definition of change and development, it appears. He is making great changes in his county
instead of making unnecessary noise and movement. While he is doing so, his incompetent counterparts are accusing him of excess PR trickery, but the people
of Machakos have seen and felt change. I think other leaders should follow on his footsteps and start doing the work they were elected
Enough with the Monica Juma drama already! Why a country as big as Kenya should be brought to a standstill all because the National Assembly rejected a nominated political individual? Whether the Parliament rejected Monica Juma as secretary to the cabinet with good reason or not, there are more pressing matters that need to be addressed such as the
poor state of infrastructure in the country. I suggest that our leaders learn how to prioritize matters of national concern and address them according to their hierarchy of importance. We have bigger and enough troubles to waste time debating immaterial. — Amos Andika, Makadara
for. As citizens we are tired of procrastination and always waiting for new democratic period, which by the way constitutes the same people who over and over promise
change. It is time that we see change. People should understand that this people are in this positions to serve us and not the other way around. — Henry Kulei, Pangani
Air pollution in kenya needs a serious check
We live by the mercies of our supreme creator, because if pollution kills more people than Malaria and Aids combined then the world would be as good as gone. The issue of air pollution debate has been on in many environmental forums. It has been taken for granted but from the results, millions of people are making visits to health facilities everyday due to air pollution related ailments. It’s the high time the world stpped up the check. — Linda Oyier, Uthiru
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Swansea skipper welcomes Ayew Swansea City captain Ashley Williams says the signing of Merseille and Ghana forward Andrew Ayew is a statement of intent by the club. Ayew, 25, the 2011 BBC African Footballer of the Year, has won 62 caps, scoring 11 goals. He joins on a four-year contract having come to the end of his Marseille deal. “It shows that the club is going in the right direction again,” centre-back Williams said. “It’s a big signing. He’s a good player.” Ayew, son of Marseille and Ghana legend Abedi Pele, is set for a medical at Swansea this week. Bafetimbi Gomis is the senior striker at Swansea, after Nelson Oliveira returned to Benfica following his loan spell and with Wilfried Bony having been sold to Manchester City last January. “We obviously needed some strikers because Bafe is on his own, so we’ll definitely welcome him to the club,” Williams added. Swansea City will begin the 20152016 Premier League season away to champions Chelsea and will finish on 15 May at home to Manchester City.
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CROSSOVER: Ayew joined Swansea, from Marseille, on a four-year contract.
City make another Sterling offer Manchester City have made an increased offer of £40m (Sh6.2 billion) for Raheem Sterling, which is likely to be rejected by Liverpool. The Reds value the 20-year-old England international, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Real Madrid, at £50m (Sh7.8 billion). Last week Liverpool turned down a bid of £25m (Sh3.9 billion) plus addons, from City. Sterling joined Liverpool from QPR in 2010 and is under contract until 2017, but has rejected the offer of a new £100,000-a-week (Sh15.6 million) deal. Meanwhile Manchester City, who
finished eight points adrift of the Blues, travel to West Brom .An early indicator in the title race could come on the second weekend of matches, when Chelsea travel to Manchester City. After opening at home to Swansea, Chelsea are scheduled to play at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 15 August, though the match may well take place a day later for television purposes. Manchester City’s season includes tasty encounters both near the start and end - they host Chelsea in their second game and welcome the Gunners for the penultimate match, provisionally on 7 May.
EXPENSIVE PLAYER: Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling has been valued at £50m.
Leicester sack trio after sex tape Leicester City have sacked three players, including manager Nigel Pearson’s son, after they took part in a racist sex tape filmed on the club’s end-of-season tour of Thailand. James Pearson, 22, Tom Hopper, 21, and Adam Smith, 22, had their contracts terminated following an internal investigation by the club. The three development squad players apologised for their behaviour. A club statement said Leicester City “is acutely aware of its position, and that of its players, as a representative of the city of Leicester, the Premier
League, the Football Association and the club’s supporters”. It added that it is “committed to promoting a positive message of community and family values and equality” and “to upholding the standards expected of a club with its history, tradition and aspirations”. The Premier League team were on tour in Thailand, home of the club’s billionaire owners, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and son Aiyawatt. Of the three men, only defender Pearson has made a first-team appearance this season. He played in the Capital One Cup loss to Shrewsbury Town.
Dempsey rips up a referee’s notebook
Clint Dempsey ripped up a referee’s notebook and was sent off as Seattle Sounders finished a cup match against Portland Timbers with seven men. The United States captain reacted angrily to the red card for team-mate Michael Azira during a US Open Cup tie. Referee Daniel Radford sent off the 32-year-old forward as well as Azira, having earlier dismissed Brad Evans. Dempsey flicked the notebook out of Radford’s hand, picked it up off the pitch and then tore it into pieces. Striker Obafemi Martins also went off injured with all three substitutions used as Seattle lost the game 3-1. Dempsey, who left Tottenham and returned to Major League soccer with Seattle in August 2013, was dismissed in extra time at the Starfire Stadium. After the red card Dempsey, capped 112 caps by the US, had to be restrained by team-mates and sarcastically applauded in the face of an assistant referee as he made his way off the pitch.
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We shall be there World record holder and Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha has pulled out of Sunday’s Diamond League meet in Birmingham due to fresh injury fears. The middle distance star wobbled out of a race in Ostrava late last month, holding his leg in pain. “With a second opinion, I have been asked not to risk it,” said Rudisha. “The progress was good and I was ready to go, but it will be just a few days too soon,” Rudisha said on Wednesday. Rudisha, 26, is currently undergoing treatment in Europe. His coach said the injury “was just muscle spasm, which looked quite severe on television, but as we have established, it was not too serious.” Rudisha has struggled to return to form after battling a nagging knee injury, which forced him to miss the 2013 world championships in Moscow. His last memorable race was at the 2012 London Olympics when he stormed to a spectacular new world record of 1:40.91 in the 800 metres.
Foreign teams to play in Diani 5-a-side tourney Three foreign teams are part of the 25 teams that have confirmed participation in the seventh edition of the Diani Beach 5-a-side set to kick off on 3-5 July. Honey Badgers from the UK, Jangilies and the Slow Rangers, both from Tanzania are the foreign teams. 2013 Champions Karen Crusaders and Les Gaulois, the kings in 2014 are also back in search of 2015 glory. The latter has
entered three sides with Naivasha based Nuts entering two sides, Nuts ‘B’ and Nuts ‘A’, the Shield and Main Cup losing semi-finalists in 2010. South Coast Pirates – with three sides, The Marines from Technical University of Mombasa, Wakimbizi, Upper Hill stings, top deck, Stingers, Norfolk N’ Chance, Leech’s Legends, Kenyatta University (Mbsa), Civicon
Chase Sailors will be force to reckon with On Madaraka Day, Chase Sailors were crowned Champions of the Inaugural Nairobi Hockey Aassociation (NHA) Heroes Tournament at City Stadium after defeating KCAU 1-0. Hamilton Agoi scoring the only goal of a tightly contested match in the second half of to hand the new kids on the block their first trophy of the season. Club captain Collins Asimba that just but the begging for the team whose target is working towards dominance in the national league. Asimba is one of the several Kenyan internationals who have joined the club that was drafted into the National Hockey league. Already joined the club is top marksman George Mutira formerly of Nairobi Simba and Francis Teka from Kenya Police. A number of high profile players are said to be
on their way to the new club. “This is a young team with great ambition, going buy the caliber of players inn its ranks, one can tell we won’t be push overs, we are happy to have won our first title, we want more in times to come,” he said. “The team has plans to hold several trainings sessions to help the least experienced players in the squad. By so doing we shall grow together as a team,” he added. According to an official at the club, Sailors is essentially open to all Chase Group Company staff members who know the sport and to those who are willing to learn and play hockey in a semi-competitive form. “To promote competitiveness among our players and the sport in the region, we would participate and organize field hockey tournaments,” said the official.
Queens, Brew Crew and Bollore Pumas, both from Mombasa, are all in. The tourney, to be held at the famed Diani Beach, is the brain Child of ex East African Tuskers veteran, George Barbour, owner of the Ali Barbour’s restaurant and the Forty Thieves Beach Bar in Diani, regarded as the perfect venue for an annual event that is not only hugely social, but also
very competitive. “The popularity of the tournament also serves as an economic boon to our area. The participation of 28 teams, coupled with their families and friends, brings an estimated 1,000 plus people to the area during the three-day event” said one of the organizers Florence Bouchou. “Our aim for the 2015 edition is to enter the International circuit thus enabling us to get a
wider international attendance for the event and our country,” “We strongly believe Kenya can make the International calendar in the coming months and we need all your invaluable support to add the exciting game of Touch Rugby to the East Africa Rugby fraternity.” She added The competition will be spread across four divisions; Men, Ladies, Veterans (not less than 39 years) and Mix division.
SWING: McIlroy in past action.
Mcilroy in prime frame of mind heading to US open Rory McIlroy believes he is in a better frame of mind heading into the second major of the season at the US Open. The 26-year-old world number one says he could not escape the “hype” at the Masters in April as he attempted to complete a career Grand Slam. “It has been nice not to have all the attention on me. I felt that is what it was at Augusta and I couldn’t get away from it,” McIlroy said. He finished a best-ever fourth behind winner Jordan Spieth at the Masters. McIlroy, whose first major win was the US Open in 2011, is hungry to repeat
that triumph after a two-week break from the game. “I will be disappointed if I do not win a major this year,” added the Northern Irishman. “My seasons now are based on major wins. “I have won three times this year which is great, and lead the world rankings.” McIlroy followed up a victory at the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina with back-to-back missed cuts at the PGA Championship at Wentworth and the Irish Open in May. “Volatility in golf is actually a good thing,” said McIlroy, who starts as
favourite at Chambers Bay, with 21-year-old American Spieth second. “If your good weeks are really good, it far outweighs the bad weeks. “I feel a lot better coming into this tournament than I did going into the last two. The two weeks off helped to refresh the mind a little bit. I had not played five weeks in a row for a long time. “This is hugely important, a chance to win a second US Open and my fifth major. There was just so much hype and so much attention around Augusta.”
Kenya on course to bagging record ninth African title Defending champions Kenya defeated Cameroon 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-22) to not only get closer to a record ninth African Women Championship title, but to also qualify for their sixth World Cup. Cameroon came to the game ready to put up a fight and see themselves into the finals. Malkia Spikers coach David Lung’aho was the better tactician as the side utilized their service, block and attack to overcome the 2013 silver medallists. Kenya and Algeria will play for Gold on Saturday in a repeat of the 2011 games that Kenya won 3-1. To make the finals, Algeria defeated Senegal 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-22), the
first time the West Africans were tasting defeat at the game. Left attacker Evelyn Makuto who was instrumental in Kenya’s win over Cameroon say they will not underestimate Algeria in the final. “We are going to the match as if we’ve not played them before,” a much-improved Makuto who was outstanding in the match said in a post match interview. “The best thing is to believe in yourself and follow the instruction from the coach even if you think it’s not a good idea; that has been my secret this year,” said Makuto. Before the final on June 20, Senegal will play Cameroon in the bronze medal,
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when the two side met in the preliminaries, the former came from two sets down to win 3-2 (20–25, 25–27, 25–16, 25–20,15–12). Tunisia beat Mauritius 3-0 (25-13, 2517, 25-14) in the classification matches from fifth to 80th positions. Morocco picked their first victory against Botswana 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-12) also in classification matches from fifth to 80th positions. Now, Morocco will play Tunisia for position fifth and sixth on Thursday in what is a repeat of their pool tie, then it ended 3-1 (24–26, 25–17, 25–21, 25–13) in favor of the latter.
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GOOD WORK LADIES: The Kenya women’s team players celebrating a victory early this week.
US baseball team accused of hacking INTO rivaL’S COMPUTERS The FBI is investigating the St Louis Cardinals on charges that the US baseball team hacked into the computers of a rival club to steal player data. The alleged cyber-attack against the Houston Astros is thought to be the first time a professional sports team has been hacked by another. Trade discussions and proprietary statistics were reportedly targeted. Major League Baseball has confirmed
the investigation. Baseballs officials told the Washington Post that the breach is being taken seriously in the sport, which is known for its data-heavy approach to managing players and schedules. The Cardinals said they were cooperating with authorities but did not comment further. The Astros said they would not comment while the investigation was ongoing.
The Cardinals, which currently have the best record in baseball, are one of the most popular teams in the sport. They have won the sport’s championship, the World Series, 11 times, last earning the title in 2011. Only the New York Yankees have won more. The Astros and the Cardinals were divisional rivals in the National League between 1994 and 2012.
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ALL SET FOR DIANI BEACH 5-A-SIDE RUGBY TOURNEY
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COLOMBIAN JOB: Colombia’s Jeison Murillo, centre, celebrates scoring for Colombia. INSET: The referee shows Neymar red as he is escorted off the pitch.
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razil’s Neymar was shown a red card after the final whistle at the Copa America as his side were beaten by Colombia for the first time since 1991. The Barcelona forward kicked a ball at Pablo Armero in frustration, before Colombia’s Carlos Bacca was also sent off for a retaliatory shove. Defender Jeison Murillo had got the only goal with a close-range finish in a packed goalmouth after 36 minutes. Brazil toiled hard, but struggled to carve out clear chances. Colombia play Peru in their final Group C game, with Brazil taking on Venezuela. Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela are level at the top of the table with three points each. It was the teams’ first competitive meeting since Brazil’s 2-1 victory in the world Cup quarter-finals last summer and the match began with the same pace and physicality that marked that encounter. After Colombia’s Teofile Gutierrez had been booked for a heavy challenge on Dani Alves, he was himself on the receiving end of a body-check that saw Fernandinho yellow-carded. Colombia’s defeat in their opening game of the tournament against Venezuela meant their need for points was greater and they created more opportunities in the first half. Aston Villa’s Carlos Sanchez saw a shot deflected wide, before Murillo pounced as the ball gimballed around the box to score
his first international goal. Striker Radamel Falcao - who had a disappointing spell on loan at Manchester United last season looked no closer to rediscovering his best form and remained a peripheral figure for Colombia. But his side did not look in need of another goal as they stubbornly held Brazil at bay for the most part. Indeed they could have extended their lead with Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado sending a swerving shot just wide after cutting in off the right and James Rodriguez shaving the post in the final few minutes. Their one major scare came early in the second half when Murillo’s under-cooked backpass put goalkeeper David Ospina in trouble but Roberto Firmino lofted his shot over the bar as the ball broke to him 12 yards out. Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho - introduced at the interval - occasionally sparked into life but failed to wrestle the match Brazil’s way.
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