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TSC to hire 4000 teachers in June

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he Teachers Service Commission will hire 4,081 teachers in June to replace those who have left the service of their own free will, and those who are due to retire.

Commission Secretary Gabriel Lengoiboin said 3,705 of the teachers will be posted in

primary schools while 376 will go to postprimary schools.

“Only teachers who are registered with the commission as per section 23 of the TSC Act no 20 of 2012 will be considered. Only those who are below 45 years old will also be considered,” said Lengoiboin. The primary

schools allocations will be made from the last recruitment exercise merit list.

“However for Lamu, Garissa, Mandera and Wajir Counties, which have exhausted their merit lists, applicants should apply to the TSC County Directors afresh to generate a merit list,” said Lengoiboin.

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Applications should be made out to the TSC County Directors and the school Board of Management (BOM) for primary and postprimary schools respectively before June 15, 2015.

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TSC to hire 4081 teachers From Page 1 Lengoiboin also confirmed that new regulations stipulate that teachers who are due to retire leave on their birthday, unlike in the past where teachers used to retire at the end of the term.

“The commission had proposed that teachers retire at the end

of the term for continuity but Treasury turned down this proposal and said that teachers should retire on their birthday.

The replacement is meant to fill in these gaps so that learners are not disadvantaged a lot,” said Lengoiboin.

He added that the commission

will only deal with applications received by the TSC County Directors and board of management stating that individual applications to the commission headquarters will not be considered.

“We want to warn members of the public against fraudsters who

will want to extort money from them in the pretext of assisting them get jobs,” he said.

The minimum requirement for primary teachers is a P1 certificate, while those interested in post-primary institutions must be holders of at least Diploma in Education.

OUTWARD BOUND: President Uhuru Kenyatta confers with security chiefs before leaving for Sudan to attend the inauguration of Omar Hassan Bashir earlier today. Uhuru said his government is prepared to use all acceptable means to weed out terror.

Uhuru: Conventional methods won’t work against al Shabaab President Uhuru Kenyatta has said radicalisation of youths to join terror groups was a big challenge for the Kenyan government.

Speaking during celebrations to mark the 52nd Madaraka Day at the Nyayo National Stadium yesterday, the president regretted that young people had fallen into the trap of being made to believe that killing people was a good doctrine.

“We face a new kind of enemy against whom conventional methods will not work. This enemy is a radicalised young man or woman who appears innocent but is devoted to death, division and destruction. He has been misled to believe that he is doing God’s work by killing those of different faiths,” President Kenyatta said.

According to the Head of State, protecting young people from joining radical groups and also de-radicalising the already converted cannot be done without working together with religious leaders, parents and the rest of the society.

In his view, citizens should closely work with authorities especially by reporting suspicious

cases of radicalisation.

He said the government has identified other methods such as the anti-radicalisation programme also intended to re-integrate youths who are willing to surrender.

“To deal with this enemy, we must keep improving our methods and tactics.

Prevention is better than cure: and that is why we must stop them from being radicalized. We can’t do this without the complete cooperation of parents, guardians, and religious leaders.

Theirs is not a minor responsibility.

“Radicalisation does not always wear its intentions openly. Your child might appear devoutly religious, but you must be able to tell when radicalisation turns piety to evil,” he said.

He announced that the programme will soon be rolled out by security organs, national government and county governments which will also work with civil society groups and faith-based organisations.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who graced the occasion advised Kenya to identify the culprits behind the Al Shabaab attacks and deal with them.

Using a metaphor, he likened Kenya’s problem to a jigger infection, saying one cannot cut off an entire leg to get rid of it.

“You remove only the jigger without hurting the leg. Don’t be excited when it itches and cut the leg, the leg is yours, only the jigger that has entered, just look for it slowly and remove it,” he advised as he described the best way to deal with Al Shabaab.

Museveni also described Al Shabaab attacks as cowardly.

In his view, they target on helpless civilians whom he referred to as ‘soft targets’ was an indication that Al Shabaab had run out of ideas.

“A fool like Al Shabaab has failed to fight with security officers then they decide to attack civilians. In your country they decided to kill students. In our country (Uganda) they threw a grenade at people in a night club, night club people are not informed about politics, they are people just having fun, some are drunk, now when you throw a grenade at them, what did you achieve,” he wondered.

Uhuru to attend Bashir’s inauguration

President Uhuru Kenyatta is among several Heads of State and government scheduled to attend today’s inauguration of re-elected Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmed Bashir. The swearing in ceremony will be held at the National Assembly at Omdurman after which the invited leaders from Africa and the Middle East will retreat for a reception at the new Republican Palace in Khartoum.

Besides President Kenyatta, the other Heads of State and government listed as guests at the inauguration ceremony include African Union chairman and Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe. The others include the presidents of Egypt, Chad, Eritrea, Somali, Djibouti, the Vice President of South Sudan, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and the Leader of the Arab League among other dignitaries.

Although President Bashir has been in power since 1989, tomorrow’s swearing in ceremony marks his second term in office since the cessation of Sudan from its southern neighbor of South Sudan in 2011 after a national referendum.

Kenyan government has said that the two countries enjoy a special relationship on various economic fronts including trade and agriculture.

“The two countries are also partners on the war against terror because the Khartoum government continuously faces daunting challenges of militants transiting to the Middle East to join ISIS.”Said State house.

Besides joint initiatives to combat terrorism by the two countries, Sudan and Kenya are also key partners of IGAD in its efforts to restore lasting peace in Southern Sudan.

Presidents Kenyatta and Bashir have previously been charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on various charges against humanity but later cleared of any crimes they were initially accused of.

On the economic front, Sudan is one of the largest markets for Kenyan tea where 70 per cent of all teas imported and consumed by Khartoum, are Kenyan products.

Some tea importing companies in Sudan also re-export the Kenyan tea to other countries including Chad and Central Africa Republic.Kenya’s Ambassador to Sudan Mr. Arown K. Suge said today there is ongoing collaboration between Kenana Technical Services ( Wing of Kenana Sugar) and the Sugar Board of Kenya towards the development of Kenya’s sugar industry.

Kenana Sugar, which is produced purely under irrigation takes between 8-10 months to mature whereas Sugar in Kenya takes the upwards of 18 months.The Ambassador said the Kenya Sugar Board is collaborating with Kenana to import Sudan’s sugar production technical services in the Galana Irrigation scheme that is expected to revolutionize agricultural production in the country.

Kidero sets up hotlines for reporting bribe-demanding officials The Nairobi County Government has set up dedicated telephone lines through which business people can report officials that are conducting themselves in an unprofessional manner.

Governor Evans Kidero urged members of the public to report officers from the Inspectorate department that are “harassing innocent Nairobians as well as demanding bribes from them”.

“Our Inspectorate personnel have been assigned respective jurisdiction within which they are supposed to operate in,” said Kidero.

The numbers to use are 0725 624

489 and 0720 550 738.

The Governor promised that immediate action will be taken against culprits.

“Please note that it is your right to demand for proper identification

from anyone purporting to inspect your business or premise as some of them are thugs masquerading as officers from the Nairobi City County Government”, said Kidero.

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Flashy, peacock-like men are good for the economy Flashy men who bend over backwards to impress women with big cars and expensive watches are good for a country’s economy.

A group of Mathmaticians has found that the evident consumption of extravagant men boosts economic growth by increasing labour to acquire resources, such as expensive watches, suits and cufflinks.

This consumption also has a scaling effect that boosts technological progress. It is the reason that some smartphones among other luxury consumer goods can sometimes cost as much as a quarter acre piece

of land. The research comes at a time when Kenya’s middle class is spending money on cars that serve as status symbols instead of convenient modes of transport.

This kind of exorbitant display is aptly named ‘peakocking’ after the colourful birds that often spread out their tails to impress females.

The Australia-based researchers posted their work in an academic publication known as Springer’s Journal of Bioeconomics. The team defined this kind of “conspicuous consumption” as any activity that goes beyond what’s needed for

survival. Head of Research, Jason Collins, who led the study at the University of Western Australia, compared men to peacocks, because flashy watches, for example, are their equivalent of the bird’s attractive tail, reports The Times.

His team used mathematical equations to make a simplified model of the economy.

Their study led them to believe that males who engage in noticeable consumption to attract females encourage others across a vast population to do the same, thereby increasing consumer spending.

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Preventing hydrocephalus

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he government recently started a healthcare programme for pregnant women attending ante-natal clinics to routinely take folate tablets. Folate (also known as folic acid), taken before conception and during the first few weeks of pregnancy, can significantly reduce cases of children born with abnormalities of the spine including hydrocephalus.

Hydrocephalus is a rare condition, which is characterised by excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. In infants, the most obvious indication of hydrocephalus is often a rapid increase in head circumference, or an unusually large head size. Post natal clinics for infants and children are also important as unusual changes in head circumference will be detected early and interventions sought in good time to save the child.

Dr Edwin Mogere, a Neurosurgeon at the Aga Khan University Hospital explained the condition, “Although hydrocephalus is known as ’water in the brain’, the ’water’ is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The extra fluid dilates or expands the spaces in the brain called ventricles.”

“There are four ventricles which are connected by narrow channels. Normally, the fluid flows through the ventricles which act as storage chambers, bathing the surfaces of the brain and the spinal cord. It is then absorbed into the

blood.”

“The fluid has three important functions: To act as a cushion, or “shock absorber” to the brain, to deliver nutrients to the brain and take away waste products, and to flow between the head and the spine and compensate for changes in intracranial blood volume (the amount of blood within the brain).”

“The balance between production and absorption of CSF is critically important.

Because CSF is made continuously, medical conditions that block its normal flow, or absorption will result in its overaccumulation. The resulting pressure of

drainage system, called a shunt. It consists of a long, flexible tube with a valve that keeps fluid from the brain flowing in the right direction and at the proper rate. One end of the tubing is usually placed in one of the brain’s ventricles. The tubing is then tunneled under the skin to another part of the body where the excess cerebrospinal fluid can be more easily absorbed — such as the abdomen, or a chamber in the heart. People who have hydrocephalus usually need a shunt system to drain the fluid for the rest of their lives, and regular monitoring is required.”

What causes Hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus may be congenital, or

HEALTH 101: A clinical services mentor from the USAID-supported AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance project, Nuru ya Bonde, checks the health record book of a mother and her child at a postnatal clinic at Loitoktok District Hospital Kenya.

the fluid against brain tissue is what causes hydrocephalus.”

“A surgical procedure known as endoscopic third ventriculostomy can be used for some hydrocephalus patients. During the procedure, the surgeon uses a small video camera to have direct vision inside the brain and makes a hole at the bottom of one of the ventricles, or between the ventricles to enable cerebrospinal fluid to flow out of the brain.”

“The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is the surgical insertion of a

acquired. Congenital hydrocephalus is present at birth and may be caused by either events, or influences that occur during fetal development, or genetic abnormalities.

Acquired hydrocephalus develops at the time of birth, or at some point afterward. This type of hydrocephalus can affect individuals of all ages and may be caused by injury, or disease.

The causes of hydrocephalus are still not well understood. It may result from inherited genetic abnormalities, or developmental disorders. Other possible causes include

War on Shabaab, graft tops Madaraka agenda: President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday announced a new strategy aimed at combating the growth of radicalisation amongst the youth as key plank in the war against terrorism. That was one of the highlights of the Madaraka Day address from the Nyayo National Stadium.

Among the measures he outlined was a raft of programmes to reduce inequality, better equip the police force and new measures to curb radicalisation. “We must accept that we are faced with a new kind of enemy against...

How to increase your folate intake

Most women don’t get enough folate. The recommended daily intake of folate for women is 400 micrograms (mcg). Folate requirements increase substantially in pregnancy, so women should aim to consume at least 600 mcg of folate from their normal daily diet. In addition to eating foods that are rich in folate, if you are planning a pregnancy, or are in the early stages of pregnancy, (the first three months, or ‘first trimester’) you should take a daily supplement containing 0.5 mg of folic acid.

You can get enough folate if you: Take folate supplements Eat folate-rich foods – folate is present in a

variety of vegetables (such as asparagus, spinach and broccoli) and fruits (such as oranges, bananas and strawberries) as well as legumes (such as chickpeas, dried beans and lentils), cereals, nuts and yeast extracts.

Choose foods that have been fortified with folate – this includes some breakfast cereals, fruit juices, and bread.

Delicate folic acid in foods is destroyed by overcooking, so cook in a covered pan with the minimum amount of boiling water. Try to eat vegetables lightly steamed, microwaved, or raw.

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complications of premature birth, diseases such as meningitis, tumors, or traumatic head injury which cause scars that block the exit of CSF from the ventricles.

Uhuru: My new weapon to make Kenya secure: The Government is now changing tack in its war against terror, with President Uhuru Kenyatta acknowledging that defeating Al-Shabaab militants requires more than just military intervention.

Yesterday, the President said the Government had developed a major anti-radicalisation programme to counter extremism, reckoning that Kenya faced a new kind of enemy against whom conventional methods would not work. “This enemy is a radicalised young man or woman who appears innocent but is devoted to death, division ...

On Tuesday, Bruce Jenner now a woman, debuted her new look and name. He is now a she and her name is Caitlyn.

She debuted her new look on the cover of Vanity Fair Magazin, immediately sending the internet into a frenzy.

Caitlyn also debuted a new twitter account and sent out the first tweet at 12:17am. Four hours after sending out the first tweet, Caitlyn gained more than 1 million followers on Twitter and set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time for gaining followers.

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Savannah lauds Uhuru’s move to support local manufacturers Local manufacturer, Savannah Cement, has welcomed a presidential directive that will ensure public institutions source 40 per cent of their requirements from local manufacturers.

The directive, issued as part of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s 52ndMadaraka Day national address, is aimed at supporting local businesses, boosting the economy and creating employment opportunities within the country’s borders.

The move hopes to foster a “buy Kenya, build Kenya” culture among all public sector institutions.

President Kenyatta said the Government is pursuing policies that ensure growth in consumption of locally-produced goods and services to secure opportunity and productivity.

The Jubilee administration, he said, has set a target to ensure that 40 per cent of all services and goods procured by Government are locally produced.

Speaking when he welcomed the directive, Savannah Cement, Managing Director,Mr. Ronald Ndegwa, described

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the move as a much needed lifeline for local manufacturers.

“The directive by President Uhuru Kenyatta is sweet music to our ears as it has a capacity to accelerate the growth of local industries,” Ndegwa said.

“It is no secret that local industries have been suffering from skewed competition from imported products purchased by public institutions at the expense of local manufacturers,” he added.

Ndegwa said the directive, will also inspire many local companies to step up their product innovation efforts while benchmarking against global manufacturers.

His sentiments come at a time when Savannah cement is investing more than $200million (Sh19.5 billion) in the installation of its second high efficiency milling plant to meet a growing demand for its products.

The new milling plant will be installed at the firm’s manufacturing complex near Kitengela town.

THIS AND THAT: Savannah Cement MD Ronald Ndegwa (left) updating Kenya Bureau of Standards MD James Ongwae on the Savannah Cement Hydraulic Road Binder product as the cement firm’s Quality Assurance Manager Kennedy Kiilu (right) looks on.

Botswana retailer Choppies buys out ukwala

COMING SOON: A Choppies store in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Botswana multinational has announced plans to buy 10 supermarkets in Kenya

Capital alert The United States Agency for the International Development (USAID) is offering $145 million (Sh14.2 billion) in funding to eligible non-government entities registered and working in developing countries.

As part of its Human Resource for Health Program 2030, the Agency is seeking applications from NGOs in countries like

Choppies Enterprises Ltd, a Botswana-based multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer, has announced plans to buy 10 supermarkets in Kenya.

The consumer goods distributor will spend $10 million (Sh976 million) to buy 10 stores in Kenya as part of its expansion strategy.

Under the proposed agreement, Choppies will operate with a 25 per cent local Kenyan partnership.

Choppies has concluded talks with Ukwala Supermarkets, which have seen the Botswana firm branch into

Kenya.

The deal was revealed during an announcement to shareholders.

Headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana, the retailer was initially selling only foodbased consumer goods and other fast-moving consumer items. The group recently introduced hardware and pharmaceuticals in its product portfolio.

The retailer is in plans to establish a foothold in sub Saharan Africa and intends to set up shop with over 200 stores across the continent by end of 2016.

USAID offers Sh14 billion in financial support to local NGOs

Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, the Dominican Republic, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique and Nepal.

Other countries eligible for the grants include Vietnam, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa among many others.

The deadline for applications is June 22, 2015 The program’s goal is to improve

the “accessibility, availability, acceptability and the quality of the health workforce needed to improve health outcomes and advance universal health coverage,” Rashmi Kanti, a spokesperson on behalf of the group has said.

The inititative aims to increase sustainability of investment in a country’s health workforce while exploiting efforts in other sectors to

“foster an enabling environment” for improved human health programmes.

Eligibile organization must be entities registered and working in developing countries.

Kanti adds that: “applicants must propose a minimum cost share of 15 per cent of the projected USAID amount.”

Applicants are encouraged to

submit concept papers. The selected organisations will be invited by USAID to submit full proposals. Concept notes must be 6 pages long and must be submitted electronically through the website “grants.gov”.

Those applying are also advised to search for the opportunity number: “RFA-OAA-15-000021”.

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PRICE DRIVER Power bills to go further down as cost of connectivity falls

LESS FOR POWER: The cost of electricity is set to fall further as the government embarks on a number of initiatives that will lower the cost of generating power.

The cost of electricity is set to fall further as the government embarks on a number of initiatives that will lower the cost of generating power.

Principal Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Joseph Njoroge said in an earlier statement that Kenya Power is undertaking a countrywide operation to upgrade the national grid.

The Principal Secretary was reaffirming President Uhuru Kenyatta’s promise to cut the cost of power by more than half within the next 3 years.

The government has already embarked on the Lake Turkana Wind

Power project, the biggest initiative of its kind in Africa. Meanwhile, Kenya Power is reducing its reliance on hydro energy, its main source of electricity.

The power provider has been linked with a number of geothermal power plants, a move that is set to drive down the cost of electricity for consumers.

The President made the promise months ago and recently lowered the cost of getting connected to the electricity grid to Sh15,000 from Sh35,000.

“This will translate to more productivity and create more jobs,” said Kenyatta in a statement.

Counties urged to load up more funds towards healthcare facilities Top health officials in the country have called on county governments to invest more funds in developing healthcare infrastructure to support devolution of health services.

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) CEO Lily Koros said improving the quality of healthcare facilities will reduce financial and logistical pressure on the main referral hospitals in Kenya.

“When devolution came, many county governments bought ambulances instead of building capacity of health workers and infrastructure. This has heaped more pressure on the main referral hospitals in the country,” Koros said Monday at the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) Day in Nairobi.

The KNH CEO said non-state organizations like MEDS were helping fill the gap in Kenya’s medical supply chain by providing affordable and quality medicines and pharmaceuticals.

“For Kenya to achieve world-class healthcare status, there is need to bring on board various stakeholders and pool resources through public-private partnerships. MEDS has shown that the partnership can work,” she said.

MEDS signed a strategic initiative with the counties in 2013 to supply medicines and build

the capacity of healthcare workers.

“We have embraced private-public partnerships in our initiative with the counties, and this has seen counties purchase quality medicines and other pharmaceuticals from MEDS,” said MEDS Managing Director Paschal Manyuru.

The medical supply organization, which has been at the forefront in the fight against counterfeit drugs through its UN World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualified laboratory, holds annual customer fora in different parts of the country to discuss its operations and other activities affecting the health sector in Kenya.

Ruth Kitetu, who is in charge of policy planning at the Ministry of Health, urged the county governments to strive and make devolved healthcare services a reality, saying that the challenges being faced now can only be addressed by the stakeholders speaking with one voice.

“The success of devolving healthcare services will largely be pegged on clarifying functions, establishing and sustaining strong working relationships between the two levels of government and other health stakeholders and embracing private-public partnerships,” she said. Endi

SPRUCED UP: Newly refurbished Machakos Level 5 Hospital in Machakos County, which was upgraded it to a full referral hospital. Health officials have called on county governments to invest more funds in developing healthcare infrastructure to support devolution of health services.

China unveils world’s first facial recognition ATM

SCIENCE! A Chinese national demonstrates on how to use a facial recognition ATM which was unveiled in China, becoming the world’s first facial recognition ATM.

China has unveiled the world’s first facial recognition ATM. The new cash machine was developed by Tsinghua University, a research university in Beijing, and Tzekwan Technology, a Hangzhou-based company specialising in financial security protection, Chinese state media reported.

The ATM is equipped with a camera, which takes a photograph of the user and then compares it to their ID photos. It will also be linked to the local police and banks.

This will guarantee people using other people’s debit cards to withdraw money from they will not be able to. It will also make it impossible for one withdraw

money for a friend or relative, who may unable to go to the cash point.

The ATMs also record the serial number of bank notes deposited by clients to guard against The design is one of the government’s “Made in China” campaign launched last week in an aim to rebrand China as a country manufacturing high quality and hi-tech products and not just cheap goods.

China is not the first country to make technological advancements on their ATM machines, in Chile and Columbia they already use fingerprint identification. In US and Europe the biometric ATMs are not used because they are considered expensive and a privacy concern.

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17 Campuses, 28 contestants, one crown.

Perhaps the most amazing part of the night was when the contestants each paid tribute to the fallen 147 in the creative category, leading almost everyone to shed a tear or two.

Leaky Odera awarding Mr. University David Julius

Former Miss University Joan Musumba crowns the new Miss University Irene Jima

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t was a fun-filled and fashion affair as the Miss and Mr University were crowned at the KICC on Sunday.

Irene Jima Ajogbo, reigning Miss USIU Africa was crowned Miss University while David Julius current Mr Daystar University was crowned Mr University. It was also the first time since 2009 that the Mr University category was featured.

The pageant which had started its auditions about two months ago saw beauties and gentlemen from the different Kenyan universities compete for the coveted crowns.

The contestants had been involved in numerous charity events across the country, constituting 60 per cent of their score and had to fight for the other 40 per cent on the night.

First was the entertainment, Pharaoh, an underground rapper who is trying to make it to the mainstream, who luckily surprised everyone with his lyricism.

Then came the different categories for the contestants to strut their stuff. Evening wear- the men were in suits while the ladies explored couture, African wear- there was a lot print celebrating the African culture, creative category and then there was the talent category, which was no doubt the favourite of the night.

The overall best talent went to Audrey Awour Otieno who enchanted the audience with her belly dancing stint.

Perhaps the most amazing part of the night was when the contestants each paid tribute

THE MAKING OF MR AND MISS UNIVERSITY to the fallen 147 in the creative category, leading almost everyone to shed a tear or two.

The question and answer segment however was a tad disappointing with most contestants failing at articulation and presence. It is this segment though that had Irene shine and win everyone’s’ heart. The current crown holder is every bit intelligent and smart as she is beautiful.

The overall results were then read and after consultations with the judges, the winners were crowned. Other than the title of the Miss University Kenya, Irene Jima was also awarded Sh 50,000, a smartphone from Fly Mobile and a trip to Mombasa.

The judges included Paul Kibukosya aka Ulopa Ngoma, Idah Nguma, the current Miss world Kenya, Esther C Boyo, Virginiah Gathura , Elijah Nyabera and Esther Timanoi Rorat.

The emcee of the night was entertainer Obinna Ike Igwee who kept the audience lively and informed. His antics on and off stage was commendable.

Unlike other beauty pageants, this one started on time, 9pm, something that was applauded by the audience but it ended at almost 5 am. Event Organizer Leakey Odera thanked his sponsors and promised to nurture the pageant even more. Of note was support from Dr Nyamu of the Miss Kenya franchise who told XAccees that they have to stick together to build this part of showbiz.

Julius and Irene strike a winning pose.

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a When a child was born among the Luo… In the Luo culture the birth of a baby in the family was and still is a big ceremony.

In the olden days; boys were taken out after 4 days and girls after 3 days usually in the morning hours to avoid the heat. This was christened ‘golooko’ and was accompanied by extensive feasting.

After two weeks the child was then shaved by his grandmother. She was required to have a calabash full of water, a traditional razor and traditional herbs.

The child was then named by his parents. On special occasions children were named after their dead relatives but mostly it was dependant on time and season.

The first visitation of the child was done by the new Mom’s younger sisters to represent their mother.

The sisters were sent with food both cooked and raw.

The cooked food was eaten cold and served in a small basket called (Adita).One sister was usually left behind to help the sister until she was strong and able to get back to her chores and wifely duties.

Special beads were tied around the mother’s neck for blessings and around the child’s wrist for protection from the witches.

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hen he was in nursery school and lower primary, Job Mukuria had already started exhibiting his talent in drawing as manifested in his drawing and coloring books that he still has, more than a decade later.

Judging by the high marks that his art teachers would award him back then, he knew that he would emerge a better artist than his peers.

Despite his gift in the arts, Job wants to pursue a career in Biotechnology and is currently enrolled at The Technical University of Kenya. This, however, does not mean that he has not been putting his astounding talent to use.

Job’s main focus is drawing portraits. “I get to draw the face/ portrait just as it is on the picture or by direct observation of the person I’m drawing,” he says elaborating the art of portraits.

Although drawing portraits does not require too much imagination; attention to detail and preciseness is a prerequisite in order to reproduce an exact copy of a photograph or that of a live model.

As a means of setting himself apart from other artists, Job incorporates photorealism into his work which results in a realistic final portrait as opposed to hyperrealism which results in a photographic simulation of the environment.

Every successful artist looks

up to a legendary artist, and Job’s case is no different.

“My role models are Emanuele Descanio from Italy, Joel Rea from Australia and finally Paulo Jihia from Kenya among other hyper-realistic artists,” he says with insightful admiration.

It takes him an average of one to four days to complete a portrait depending on the size and complexity of the project at hand. He draws in A4 or A3 format, with the complexity depending on the amount of details to be incorporated into the portrait.

The prolific drawer’s work is commercially oriented as he explains, “most of my

artworks are commission artworks. Commission artworks are the type of artworks that are ordered by a client/customer and the artists draw according to the customer’s directives or needs.”

Switching on the television or computer and watching something interesting helps to refresh his mind when he runs out of energy or is stuck during his drawing sessions.

He harbors feelings similar to those of many other artists when it comes to describing challenges facing the arts in Kenya. According to him, there is very little art appreciation and very little understanding about art and its meaning in Kenya.

Many Kenyans take art as a luxury that is why they are not willing to spend cash on. This is a very big challenge for full time artists who in turn rely on tourists, especially those from the West to buy their artworks.

On a personal level, his biggest challenge is trying to maintain a balance between art and his studies.

The 22 year old artist has a workspace at home which he considers his studio although he at times draws at school. He also showcases his work on the internet via his Facebook fan page ‘Job’s Art (Drawing)’ where he interacts with over 1,500 followers and admirers of his drawing skills.

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hot topICS Hello Kitty err Caitlyn!

Bruce Jenner now known as Caitlyn Jenner broke he internet yesterday. Her/his Vanity Fair cover was released yesterday and she debuted her new look to the world. You see, Caitlyn Jenner was known as Bruce Jenner. He/she is the step-father of the Kardashians and father to the youngest, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Yes he is a transsexual. He/she has been quoted as saying he has been living in the wrong body for 65 years. The 65-year-old American Olympic gold medalist in decathlon successfully completed transition to being a woman. She started a twitter account that had 1.1 million followers in just a few hours! Her family, posted photos of the cover online congratulating him and showing their support for Caitlyn.

Amileena back on track with new jam is your Boyfriend a

AMileenA Amileena has dropped her latest single, Hambole. Hambole which means come here in Maragoli has a smooth afro-fusion sound. The song seeks to remind listeners to keep the faith and never give up even when they are not sure of where life will lead them. The song provokes the listener to believe that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Welcome back Amileena.

Mseto tour wows Kisumu While all the buzz was in Nairobi and KUWTK Over the weekend, the Mseto crew was in Kisumu for the Mseto tour.

The tour pulled a massive crowd. Akothee and Calvo Mistari performed. The grounds were packed that some fans climbed trees and basketball hoops to better see the stage.

ASK dr X Dear Dr X,

I have been dating this man for five years now. I love him very much but I am not happy.

Lately we have been having a lot of fights and we do not communicate as much as we used to. One whole week can elapse without us talking. Also our sex life is not consistent. I love him and I don’t want to lose him, how do I bring the spark back? Help. —Jane M.

serial liar?

One of the most basic requirements for survival of any relationship is honesty, a virtue that many seem to be lacking in the modern age.

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en are known to be notorious for lying to their girlfriends or spouses.

While it is obvious that the current generation has come to accept the art of lying from time to time regarding small issues, too many lies can be a major relationship killer.

Here are some warning signals you should look out for from your partner.

He lies to other people If your partner constantly lies to other people in your presence, then high chances are that he also lies to you.

It is easy to determine whether your partner lies to other people by observing his conversations.

He might be with you in the house but he tells someone else over the phone that he has travelled upcountry.

Once you observe that your

partner has a pattern of deceiving others, you should keep in mind the fact that you could also be trapped in his web of lies.

He gets guarded when confronted They say the guilty are always defensive. If your boyfriend gets angry and dodgy when you confront him about a suspected lie, you should put his honesty in serious doubt.

One outstanding trait of a lying partner is that they always try to apply a spin to mistakes that they are guilty of, such that it ends with them emerging as the victim.

It becomes a habit Let’s face it, it is almost impossible to spend your entire life without a lie or two. But when one lies every minute of their life, then they have a problem.

While it is allowed in the secular

society to lie in certain situations such as to avoid a person who is bothering you or to avoid awkward situations, this should always be the last resolve.

People with the habit of lying get so engrossed in their lies that they begin lying even without realizing it. This is because one has to invent a new lie to cover up a former lie, creating a vicious cycle. You should therefore worry about your partner lying to you particularly if you observe that he is very good at formulating lies to cover up more lies, without any remorse.

You may opt to ignore one lie for the stability of your relationship but there is only so much one can take. Therefore, if you catch your partner lying to you more than once or twice, it is time to evaluate whether anything he tells you is true at all.

I love hIm but I am not happy Dear Jane M,

Sometimes when people have been together for that long they forget and stop working on their relationship. They get comfortable. From what I gather, you guys have become comfortable with each other and forgotten why you got together in the first place. Have a talk with your better half and tell him how you

feel. Then once you have established where the problem is, both of you can begin working on your relationship to make it better. However, you must first establish that both of you want the same thing in order for it to work. It would be disastrous if one party is not interested and the other is. Good luck!

Send your agonising queries to drx@x-news.co.ke

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viCtoria beCKHaM, The British fashion queen looking stunning as always.

Juliette lewis, did justice to that skirt.

GiGi Hadid, rocking that shimmering jumpsuit.

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NiNa dobrev, pulling off that feathered skirt.

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filmlab Rating: PG 13 Genre: Action, Drama Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Joan Gruffudd Time: 1hr 54mins

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KiM K, is not one to be outfashioned!

The bigwigs of the fashion industry were in New York City at the Lincoln Centre for the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards (CFDA).

As expected the red carpet was on fire with show of style from polka dots, shimmer, jumpsuits and plunging necklines. The feathered ball skirt trend seems to be catching on but leave it to Kim Kardashian to make an entrance in a sheer custom Proenza Schouler dress after her big baby announcement the previous day.

One of the most notable no shows of the night was Rihanna, after shutting down the CFDA last year in a sheer crystal-covered gown with no bra on, Riri never disappoints!

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The movie has great special effects and cast that makes it worthwhile to watch. California has just been hit by a massive earthquake that has left the people devastated. A rescue pilot decides to make a dangerous journey across the state to rescue his daughter.

JaNelle Moore, uniqueness is her style.

Rating: PG13 Genre: Horror, Thriller Cast: Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie Dewitt, Saxion Sharbino Time: 1 hr 33 mins

Rating: PG13 Genre: Drama Cast: Carey Mulligan, Tom Sturbridge, Mathias Schoenaerts Time:1 hr 59 mins

far from the madding crowd The movie has a talented cast and does very well on its own. Definitely a must watch. Bathsheba Everdene is a headstrong young woman. She gets Our rating: H H H

Karlie Koss, shows how to bring out the best in polka dots.

three different suitors who are attracted to her. Bathsheba must choose one of them to be her husband.

poltergeist The horror in this remake of the movie is nothing to write home about. The original was way better. A family has their home haunted by evil forces. Things become terrifying when the youngest daughter is taken by the evil forces. The family must now work together to get her back before she disappears forever.

Our rating: H H

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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 People seem fussy about your way of doing things today, Capricorn. Try as you might, it seems there’s no pleasing the authorities. You, one of the world’s great escape artists, would be well advised to choose this opportunity to do a vanishing act.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 Your characteristic independence may play some tricks on you today, Aquarius. What you say won’t be approved of as easily as usual. Even though you have quite a bit of freedom, there are others who assume that you feel you don’t have enough.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 Here is a day that may make you think you aren’t exactly in the right place in your profession, Pisces. Could it be that your current position is too traditional? You’re someone who wants to expand on all the ideas that you have at any given moment.

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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 If you once held a government post, for example, a journalist could undercover some error that you made years ago and publish it in today’s newspaper! Everyone has to deal with the jealousy of others at some point in their lives. So prepare yourself and fight back!

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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 If you’re a journalist, think about writing for yourself as well as the paper. You could write novels, poetry, or plays. It doesn’t matter what you create so long as it accurately reflects what you feel and is quite apart from your professional life.

GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 Someone in your family may reproach you for having chosen your profession. It may be that your career has little connection with what people have traditionally done in your family. But just because a tradition is lost doesn’t mean that it must be mourned, Gemini.

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 The hour is here to set aside your fears and lead yourself along your path. This is undoubtedly a very positive state of affairs. It means that you’re maturing, Cancer. Besides, there’s nothing to stop you from asking for help from time to time, should you need it.

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 The day is likely to be confrontational. The latest developments in your career have offered you so little encouragement that you’re tempted to cut back on your efforts, but your financial situation is forcing you to try even harder.

VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 Your state of mind will resemble that of a person who has just rebelled against everything and is now in search of a new vehicle for self-fulfillment. Others seem to be trying to exert pressure on you. Will you yield or will you listen to your inner voice?

MUSTREAD The Quarry — by Damon Galgut

A near starving man hitchhikes a ride from a minister. The minister is on his way to preach to a rural congregation. The hitchhiker is a fugitive and he repays the minister’s generosity by killing him after the minister recognises him. He then assumes the minister’s identity. His first duty as a minister is to preside over his victim’s funeral.

Something he had not counted on. His misdeeds however continue to haunt him even after he becomes a priest and ghosts of his past come calling. The local police on the other hand have not given up the hunt for the fugitive. Will his new identity shield him from being found?

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Now is the time to decide on your priorities. Do you want a career right away or would you prefer to continue your studies? Are you satisfied with your love life and family relationships?

It’s possible that a major upheaval in one of these realms will affect all the others.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 There’s some likelihood you will feel as though your territory is being invaded and your range of action limited. But you have no intention of surrendering. You’ve a right to a room of your own. You will fight for it tooth and nail!

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 You may have planned to isolate yourself in order to get things done, but that won’t be possible. Everyone may be disagreeing, misunderstandings may crop up, things could be delayed, and communications are likely to be scrambled. Try to stay neutral.

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14. “God Don’t Own ___” (Jimmy Buffett song) 15. Spring sign 16. Opposite of sud, on a French map 17. Finale at the U.S. Open 19. Baseball’s Hideo 20. Potatoes from the Northwest 21. One who hears “You’ve got mail” 22. In an awful way 26. Gemstone weight 30. It has strings by the score 34. Popped up 35. Lymph ____ 36. “___ the fields we go” 37. Comment 39. Fireplace shelf 42. “Sheena ____ Punk Rocker” (Ramones tune) 43. Sound of interruption 47. Sheltered spot 48. Fine porcelain 51. Sheedy and McBeal 52. “Keep going!”

54. Diet guru Jenny 57. Chicago paper 62. Biblical verb 63. Begged 66. “If you build ____ will come” 67. Pay for 68. Hold back

69. Urinated 70. Have a spat 71. Suvari of “American Pie” and “American Beauty” Down 1. She was on “Square Pegs” with Sarah Jessica 2. Military sch.

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12. “Coffee, Tea ____?” (1960s novel) 13. Right Guard’s target 18. Noisy owl 21. Pub drink 23. Start of Montana’s motto 24. West Coast sch. that’s home to the Aggies 25. Ham’s brother 26. South American 27. “You ___ Beautiful” (Joe Cocker hit) 28. One in Antony’s audience 29. ___ rule 31. General Mills brand 32. Like a marsh 33. French city 38. Madeline of Hollywood 40. Level of neatness 41. Devils’ org.

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Thursday’s answers

YOURSAY

IGAD has failed to deliver on the S.Sudan crisis It was great of Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta to urge South Sudanese leaders and citizens currently living in Kenya, to come back home and help in rebuilding and restoring peace in the country.

However, from inception of this man made catastrophe which engulfed the whole country (South Sudan), there was a national call for peace which was misplaced and

entrusted to be mediated by East Africa regional bloc known as IGAD assuming that durable and lasting peace solutions would be found.

IGAD fell short of its responsibilities and obligations to address the root causes of the conflict. What was perceived as SPLM internal reforms has taken the country into abyss.

There are disputable figures of death toll ranging from 50,000 and above

presumably dead and according to Oxfam 1.9 million people fled their homes.

All the indicators from commencement of IGAD mediators’ trial to broker peace deals were not realistically applicable to resolve the South Sudanese crisis due to the fact that some countries from East African regional bloc are engaging in combat operations within South

52 years later and nothing to show for it 52 years on since Kenya attained independence and yet we have ‘nothing’ to be proud of. We are still faced with the same issues our founding fathers highlighted as drawbacks to economic development: ignorance, poverty, corruption and tribalism reign supreme even now.

Why then should we fool ourselves that we are making progress? Still, our children cannot afford basic education even though the NARC government made it free to all when it took over power in the year 2003. Parents continue to be asked to pay fees by learning institutions and those who cannot afford have been forced to drop out of school.

Moreover, there is a huge gap between the rich and the poor. Only a few can boost of being economically independent while a huge population still languishes in poverty. Most of the

Kenyan citizens cannot afford basic needs like food, shelter and clothing.

Besides, the issue of tribalism has encroached enormously in our public institutions. People no longer get jobs on merit but on which tribe they are from. To add salt to the wound, the voting patterns have also been tribalised. People vote not on the suitability of candidates but on which tribe the candidate is from. As a result, promising leaders have been locked out from leadership due to belonging on ‘’the wrong tribe’’.

Actually, there is nothing to celebrate 52 years on since we attained independence.

— Titiya Ommilah, Nairobi

Sudan sided with SPLA Juba under the pretext of protecting country important installations, like oil facilities, airport, public infrastructures and evacuation of their nationals.

In my humble view as concern citizen I am recommending that the two principal of the warring parties must take courage and heart to compromise most of their

demands for the sake of peace to return to South Sudan. The ordinary Citizens of South Sudan are the one paying heavily the high price for this senseless war.

It is very clear that there are visible and invisible hands capitalizing and making business in South Sudan crisis.

—Malek Cook-Dwach, S.Sudan

EAC leaders’ hypocrisy over Burundi crisis

The East African leaders holding regular meetings over the Burundi crisis have depicted insane levels of hypocrisy. Why? Granted the chance, they all would ‘pull a Nkurunziza’.

Many African leaders are obsessed with power and asking such leaders to meet and find a way to bring an end to the fighting and killing in a country led by their power hungry counterpart is a case of a blind man leading another blind man through busy traffic.

Neutral parties should be tasked with the duty of bringing an amicable solution to the Burundi crisis without consulting individuals who might just be watching and waiting to see what happens if President Nkurunziza stays adamant in his quest for another term in leadership for purposes of their future ‘plans’.

— Humble East African, Huruma

All not well in N.Eastern The people in North Eastern province did not get a chance to celebrate the Madaraka day.

What is there to celebrate for them if all they have known on the last 52 years in hunger, pain and suffering?

I think the president should take the situation in the N.E very seriously especially the police brutality because those are the same people

that he keeps deploying to ensure peace there instead they are causing more harm than good.

We cannot keep mourning our brothers and sister in the North every month following a terrorist attack. The president needs to act on the issue, enough is enough!

— Farhan Yusuf, South B

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Gor extend lead at league summit as Leopards held Harun Shakava’s second goal of the season and Ali Abondo’s ninth was all champions Gor Mahia needed to restore their nine-point lead at the top of the Kenyan Premier League by overcoming Thika United 2-0 in an entertaining encounter

played at Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani yesterday.

Elsewhere, AFC Leopards rallied from a goal down to force a 1-1 draw with Mathare United at Nairobi City Stadium while visitors Bandari held Ushuru to a

goalless draw in the early kick-off at the same venue.

Khalid Jumaan came off the bench to help Leopards pick a point after scoring in the 72nd minute to cancel out Whyvonne Isuza’s opener in the 38th.

Its 14 games and counting for unbeaten Gor after Thika became the latest side to fall to the champions after Shakava gave Gor the lead in the 32nd minute before Abondo sealed victory in the 81st with a splendid free-kick

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to take their tally to 36 points.

Gor Coach Frank Nuttall says his side are riding in great confidence and will take something special for opponents to disrupt them.

“This is where I want my player to be, I like it that we have been working together as a team in the last couple of months and we are headed for bigger things,” he said.

K’Ogalo who are on course to finish the first-leg without defeat with next weekend’s clash with Tusker FC completing their mid-season fixtures, threatened early through Abondo but he blasted wide from a Meddie Kagere pass with only keeper Levis Opiyo to beat.

Then Kagere failed to utilize Opiyo’s blunder after the keeper raced off his line by blazing off-target from

Godfrey Walusimbi’s cross before the keeper made amends to deny the Ugandan moments later.

Jackson Macharia thought he had broken the deadlock in the 25th when he chipped over Gor keeper Boniface Oluoch who had spilled Kennedy Otieno’s shot only for the linesman to controversially raise the flag up for offside.

Shakava made the difference seven minutes later when he rose highest to head home a Karim Nzigiyimana cross at the far left post.

Undeterred, Gor pressed on and Abondo killed the tie as a contest when he bent in a free-kick from wide left that arched past the wall and beat Opiyo at the near post, with the Thika keeper’s positioning at fault.

Around Europe on Saturday Messi inspires Barça to the double, Jurgen Klopp bids farewell to Dortmund as PSG win a French domestic treble What an eventful Saturday it was in Europe! In Spain, Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to the double while in Germany Jurgen Klopp said farewell to Borussia Dortmund. In France, Paris St-Germain won a domestic treble.

PSG’s French Cup win over Auxerre strengthened their dominance in France, while Barca can still add a third trophy on 6 June with the Champions League.

Standing in their way are Juventus – double winners themselves in Italy.

But in Germany Wolfsburg went against the general trend of the big European teams sweeping up the trophies with

their German Cup triumph.

The Wolves spoiled Klopp’s party by claiming their first ever DFB Pokal with a 3-1 victory, ending a dominance of the major German honours

by Dortmund and Bayern Munich that had extended back to 2009.

It also meant Nicklas Bendtner - an unused substitute for Dieter Hecking’s Wolfsburg side in Berlin - added to his Serie A success with Juventus in 2013 and the 2014 FA Cup victory with Arsenal, with his third major honour in a row.

And for Klopp, who is stepping down as Dortmund manager, “the departure is starting to be painful”.

“I know everyone wants to

SO LONG JÜRGEN: The Borussia Dortmund fans make their feelings for Jürgen Klopp known in his final home game as manager, against Werder Bremen.

know about how I feel,” said the 47-year-old. “But if I start with that, then the tears come. We lost a game and I cannot make as if I am the most important person in the world.”

Meanwhile, Wolfsburg fans unfurled a banner in a poignant tribute to the

memory of Junior Malanda, the former Wolves midfielder who was killed in a car accident aged 20 in January.

Yet again, beating several defenders before firing home to open the scoring Over in Barcelona, Messi was the talk of the town as his opening goal set the tone for their first Copa del Rey victory since 2012.

The Argentina forward jinked his way towards goal, leaving defender after defender trailing in abject pursuit

before firing home the first goal of a 3-1 victory.

Xavi, Barca’s 35-year-old midfielder, was also saying his goodbyes.

Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu, said: “Messi’s goal is one of the best of his career.

He is the best in the world and for me in history.”

And in France PSG made it into the record books by becoming the first French club to win a domestic treble, beating second-tier Auxerre 1-0 at the Stade de France.

Laurent Blanc’s side secured the Ligue 1 title earlier this month, beat Bastia 4-0 in the French League Cup in April and Edinson Cavani’s goal ensured they ended the season on a high.

In fact, they also made the history books by becoming the first French club to make a clean sweep of all the domestic trophies - including the Trophee des Champions.

FRENCH CHAMPS: Paris St-Germain players celebrate after beating Auxerre to win the French Cup in Paris on Saturday.

SPANISH CHAMPS: Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta and Xavi take the trophy to their team mates as they celebrate after winning the Spanish King’s Cup final.

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Kemboi: I am not done yet

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: Thomas Schünemann co-driven

by Mathias Kahle during the Silk Way Rally 2014. The two are in the list of famous rally drivers expected to grace the 2015 KQ Classic Safari Rally in Mombasa.

Water and barriers ace claims he’s still the boss

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: : Kenya’s Ezekiel Kemboi finishes first in the 3000m steeple chase at the fourth Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday.

Two-time Olympics and triple world steeplechase champion, Ezekiel Kemboi says he is still the boss in the water and barriers events after his win at the fourth Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday.

Kemboi and African champion, Jarius Birech who has stated his intention to dethrone the 33 yearold legend both ran faster than the meeting record of 8:03.59 after chasing each other shoulder to shoulder to the final water jump.

“Talk was that Kemboi is old and done, but that is very wrong I know I can do better than this,” he said.

“I want to go for yet another title in Beijing in August,” he said.

The veteran emerged with a slight lead off the barrier and held it

Kenya thrash Portugal in Test clash to climb world rankings A powerful 41-15 win for Kenya over Portugal in an International Test match played at Nairobi’s RFUEA Grounds on Saturday saw the home team move to 32nd from 29th in the world IRB rankings.

Simba as they are known, flooded the Portuguese whitewash with five tries from Darwin Mukisza, Kelvin Omiyo, skipper Brian Nyikuli, Sammy Oliech and Robert Aringo as the Iberians who started eighth from the French top flight left the pitch stunned.

Head coach Jerome Paarwater ranked the win as big motivation ahead of their Africa Cup opener against Zimbabwe on June 13 in Harare.

“I’m very disappointed because in the first-half we had created a lot of opportunities but failed to utilise, we should have scored about seven tries so we need to work on our finishing.

“Portugal has strong backs but we managed to contain them. They gave us a good warm up and I’m positive of beating Zimbabwe,” Paarwater stated after the win.

His opposite number, Henrique Coelho said they expected a tough encounter since Kenya has improved in the longer version of the game.

“Kenya produced a great game; we missed too many tackles and allow them to score. We were good in the line-out and scrums but lost some possession in the contacts. I told my players not to give them ball in space because they are fast, good at the back and are very strong in contact.”

HIGH-OCTANE: Kenya’s Kelvin Omiyo (with ball) in action against Portugal at RFUEA Grounds in international Test. Kenya won 41-15 to jump to 32nd from 29th in the world IRB rankings.

all the way to the finish, winning in 8:01.71 with Birech second in 8:01.83 in a telling reminder to the Commonwealth silver medallist and Diamond League winner it will take something spectacular to dethrone him at the Beijing Worlds this summer.

Kemboi did a small jig and avoided any contact with Birech who follows 2013 Worlds silver medallist, Conseslus Kipruto in calling out the master early in the season.

There was also victory for world women 800m champion, Eunice Sum who beat USA’s 2012 world junior champion Ajee Wilson.

Sum won in world lead, in 1:57.82.

Wilson was just 0.2 away from her personal best in second place with 1:57.87.

French Open: Maria Sharapova sent packing, Serena survives Defending champion Maria Sharapova was knocked out of the French Open while top seed Serena Williams survived a big scare to reach the quarter-finals.

Russia’s Sharapova, who had reached the final for the previous three years, was beaten 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 by Czech 13th seed Lucie Safarova in the fourth round.

Williams, 33, lost the first set to fellow American Sloane Stephens but fought back to win 1-6 7-5 6-3.

She will face 17th seed Sara Errani of Italy for a place in the semi-finals.

Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was also knocked out as she lost 6-2 0-6 3-6 to Timea Bacsinszky.

Safarova, 28, will take on Garbine Muguruza in the last eight after the Spaniard beat Italy’s Flavia Pennetta 6-3 6-4.

“Maria is an amazing player.

I needed to play aggressive and to come forward for the points,” said Safarova.

It is second seed Sharapova’s earliest defeat at Roland Garros since 2010.

“I felt I had small openings but I wasn’t able to play a few good points and Lucie was a much more aggressive player,” said Sharapova, who has been fighting a cold.

“My opponent was at a much higher level, more consistent than I was, and that resulted in a bad day at the office.”

Stephens, who knocked out Serena’s older sister Venus in the first round, secured the opening set in 23 minutes.

Williams made 15 unforced errors and was broken three times by the world number 40.

But the 19-time Grand Slam champion, a winner in 2002 and 2013 at Roland Garros, edged back into the match.

Homeboyz still unbeaten in FKF Premier League Kakamega Homeboyz’s unbeaten start to the FKF Premier League continued on this Madaraka weekend after beating cash-strapped Finlays Horticulture by two goals to nothing at the Bukhungu Stadium.

Zoo Kericho were also winners on the weekend, beating MOSCA FC by the same margin on Sunday to ensure they keep the Kakamega side within touching

distance, and as it stands, only goal difference separates the two sides.

Posta Rangers lost vital ground on the top two sides after playing to a 1-1 draw with sixth place Shabana FC on Monday .FC Talanta’s returned to winning ways, beating St. Josephs FC 1-0 on Sunday.

Ligi Ndogo FC were also impressive performers after beating the more fancied Nakumatt FC 2-0 in the Saturday 30

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May fixture at the City Stadium as West Kenya beat visiting Bidco United 1-0 while Agrochemicals FC were losers by the same margin at home to Kariobangi Sharks. On a weekend that a total of 11 goals were netted, two matches yielded no goals; the one pitting Nzoia United at home to Modern Coast and the one pitting Oserian FC against Nairobi Stima in Naivasha.

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UNDEFEATED: Kakamega Homeboyz players celebrating a goal during a previous match. They remain unbeaten in the FKF Premier League after their 2-0 win over Finlays Horticulture over the weekend.

KQ Rally drivers to use Voi for preps

Drivers featuring in the 2015 Kenya Airways Classic Safari will test their classic machines in the KCB Voi Rally this weekend.

Others will be in Dar es Salaam the following weekend to also shake-off a few cobwebs in the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC) Oryx Energies Rally of Tanzania which has attracted top Kenyans including Kisumu based Team Kibos’ Jassi Chatthe.

ALS driver Aslam Khan will test his Porsche Carrera 911 in the Voi race which makes up the fourth round of the KCB Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC).

Aslam will be navigated by his brother Arshad Khan.

KCB Voi Rally will be flagged off at the Bank’s branch then revolve around Rukinga Ranch with the spectator stage being based at Voi Stadium.

In Tanzania, Mombasa based Kailesh Chauhan and legendary Safari driver Jayant Shah will also be testing.

Jayant, an Arusha based industrialist will be navigated

by Ravi Chana of Kenya in a Porsche 911. Kailesh will be navigated by Mombasa based Thabit Khandwalla in a Ford Escort Mk2 he drove on the 2013 Kenya Airways

Safari Classic.

In this year’s classic, Kailesh is reuniting with South Africa-based Simon Philips.

In the 2013 Classic, Kailesh and Philips retired in Naivasha two days before the finish but were classified as finishers as they had completed 80% of the mammoth distance.

“Our Ford Escort is the same one I drove last year. We are rebuilding it completely this time round so no more surprises like last time. I wasn’t ready for 2015 KCB Safari Rally but the essence will be to do more mileage to ensure reliability of the car. Our Escort is being built

by Peter Nzioka of Gypsy Motors. For the Tanzania rally it will be Thabit Khandwalla calling my pacenotes. For the classic it’s Phillips,” said Kailesh.

Kailesh has stripped the classic car, re-jigged it to suit his driving and conditions of an event hitherto referred tio as “The World’s Toughest Rally”.. “All parts have been rebuilt including the engine, diff and gearbox. Yes Simon is the same guy as the last classic. We have a lot of parts from Phil Mills of Viking Motors.” Kailesh said. Phil is a British rally racing codriver.

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Chiellini, Evra ready for awkward reunion with Suarez when Barca face Juve in the UCL Final

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uventus’s Giorgio Chiellini says he will shake hands with Luis Suarez when they meet for the first time since the Uruguayan bit him at the World Cup. The Barcelona forward, 28, was banned for four months for biting Chiellini on the shoulder during Uruguay’s group match against Italy last June.

The pair are set to line up against each other in the Champions League final on Saturday in Berlin.

“I’ll hug him happily, too, there’s no problem at all,” said Chiellini, 30.

Chiellini said of Suarez: “I have no problem with him and I think it’s the same for him.

“I have to think about him as a player, how he moves, his great skill but nothing more.”

BITE…OR NOT? Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini (R) sprawls on the ground after Uruguay’s Luis Suarez ran into his shoulder with his teeth during the group D World Cup soccer match between Italy and Uruguay at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Chiellini’s Juventus team-mate Patrice Evra was refused a handshake by Suarez after he was racially abused by the then-Liverpool striker when playing for Manchester United.

Evra was understated about the upcoming final, saying he would shake Suarez’s hand. It would be a stretch to say Evra forgives Suarez, but perhaps it’s fair to say he is open to the idea of doing so eventually.

Suarez admitted to breaking down in tears of joy after getting the call that Barcelona were signing him this past summer.

“I felt so happy with the judgement call Barcelona made about me. I was scared that they’d pull out of signing me, because of the repercussions of the bite incident; I knew that could happen.” That love of his life is now his wife, and they have two children together. And Barcelona, the place where her family is from and the place she has lived in for years, was always his preferred destination.

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