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NEW APPOINMENT UHURU NOMINATES IMF ADVISOR NGUGI NJOROGE AS NEXT CBK BOSS

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BUSINESS PLAN KTB launches marketing campaign in Persian Gulf

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Ruto: I own Weston, but I am not corrupt

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n an attempt to clear his name, and perhaps his conscience, Deputy President William Ruto has admitted to owning shares in the controversial Weston Hotel along Lang’ata Road.

Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV Tuesday, Ruto said that his admission was “a

good confession that sets the record straight.”

“I have interests in Weston Hotel. I own shares there,” said the DP. Weston was at the centre of a school landgrabbing scandal in January, and at the time, Ruto, through his lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi sought to delink himself from the

Mwendwa first to challenge Nyamweya for Federation presidency Kariobangi Sharks founder Nick Mwendwa has made official his ambition to vie for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Presidency during the November elections.

Mwendwa, an IT consultant, is the first to publicly announce his candidature in the elections, in which he seeks to upstage the incumbent, Sam Nyamweya.

His announcement, through a YouTube video, was endorsed by, among others, veteran footballers Nick Yakhama, Peter

Dawo and Douglas Mutua, and current stars Anthony Kimani and Patillah Omotto.

Mwendwa pledges to “take the game back to the grassroots”, and institute great change in a period of six years.

The contestants will be looking for favour from the 78 delegates who will vote in the elections.

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“He (Deputy President) is neither a shareholder nor a director of Weston Hotel.

It is a popular belief that he is the owner but that is not true. The hotel is run by a man called Osero who is the director and main shareholder,” Abdullahi told a local daily at

the time. In his Tuesday ‘confession’, Ruto went on to affirm that the Hotel was not involved in the land-grabbing attempt.

“Those claiming that Weston Hotel has grabbed Langata Road Primary School land should go to court and say so,” Ruto said.

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Ruto says opposition leaders out to tarnish his name From Page 1 “The person claiming to be the owner of Langata Road Primary School has a case in court already.”

“Weston Hotel is different from Langata Road Primary School and the two cannot be linked,” he added.

Later, Lands Cabinet Secretary

Charity Ngilu named four directors of Airport View Housing Company as the architects behind the landgrab saga.

Ngilu further directed that the title deed awarded to the Company be revoked.

Mandip Amrit, Manjit Amrit

Harbans Amrit and Kamal Amrit, in a paid newspaper advertisement insisted on owning the contested piece of land and even went to court seeking to stop the revocation of its title.

Airport View claimed they paid Sh2.7 million to the Government

between 1989 and 1994 for a 10.9-acre piece of land, which the disputed 1.4 acres was part of.

And in April, three months after Ngilu’s announcement, the National Lands Commission said that the title deed in Airport View’s possession was genuine and had not been

revoked. Ruto also linked other corruption allegations against him, among them the Moi Teaching Hospital and Maize scandals to illmotives by ‘friends of the opposition’.

“Wikileaks named Raila Odinga as the architect of the Maize scandal” he added.

County gov’t inspectors must wear uniforms, says kidero The County Government of Nairobi has instructed all its personnel working under the City Inspectorate to wear uniform during business hours.

Governor Evans Kidero said that this decision was informed by numerous complaints from City residents, who have been forced to bribe their way out of situations, created by those masquerading as officers from the City Inspectorate.

Kidero said that any City Inspectorate official found conducting duties without a County Uniform will be prosecuted, in addition to other displinary actions.

Traders and especially hawkers in the city have been complaining of harassment by City Inspectorate officers.

STOP RIGHT NOW: Police flag down a motorist suspected of committing a traffic offence.

Offenders of traffic rules protected from police cells by cj willy mutunga Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has directed all traffic courts to process any payment for traffic offences in open court in a bid to curb continued rampant corruption in the sector Under the directive, CJ Mutunga says that no accused person in

traffic cases should be locked up in cells without first being granted time, place and adequate facilities to pay fines and bail.

The new rules will be implemented immediately, with CJ Mutunga urging heads of police stations and presiding magistrates in such

cases to fight corruption cartels in court corridors and cells.

“Failure to comply will attract sanctions,” he warned.

CJ Mutunga has also asked Kenyans to report any magistrate who fails to comply for appropriate action to be taken.

The traffic department is usually under sharp criticism over corruption allegations which CJ Mutunga hopes to address with the new measures put in place.

Other measures have earlier been adopted like use of mobile courts to fine traffic offenders.

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Uhuru picks IMF advisor as CBK governor President Uhuru Kenyatta has selected Patrick Ngugi Njoroge (left), an IMF advisor, as the next Central Bank governor, pending approval by parliament.

Njoroge is an advisor to a deputy managing director at the Washingtonbased International Monetary Fund.

Manoah Esipisu, the president’s spokesman, said Njoroge’s name was being put forward by President Uhuru Kenyatta for “vetting and approval” by

parliament.

The president had been given a shortlist of three names after official interviews by the Public Service Commission, in charge of recruiting government staff.

Current deputy CBK deputy governor, Dr Haron Sirima,the Economic Affairs Director at Treasury, Dr Geoffrey Ngungi Mwau, former Planning permanent secretary and one time CBK deputy governor Dr Edward Sambili and Dr Peninah Wanjira Kariuki were among

five preferred candidates in the long-list to replace Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u who stepped down on March 3 after serving the maximum of two four-year terms.

Dr Kariuki is a consultant with links to the IMF where she works as an advisor on policy and engagement with member countries Njoroge, who has a PhD in Economics from Yale University worked in Kenya’s Finance and Planning ministries before joining the IMF.

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Nairobi is the most literate County in Kenya

NEWS BRIEF ICT SECTOR PROMISES GOOD TIDINGS FOR KENYA’S ECONOMY

Nairobi is the most literate County in Kenya since close to 90 per cent of the population is capable of reading.

Meanwhile, North Eastern Kenya is deemed the least literate region since less than 10 per cent of the population can read or write.

A survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the Department of Adult Education, and UNESCO, has discovered that nearly half of the adults in Kenya do not have the ability to read. Similar numbers based on these studies show that literacy levels are high in Nairobi and extremely low in North Eastern Kenya.

These statistics, compiled by the Goethe Institut, have revealed that “literacy levels in Kenya deteriorate as one moves from the urban to the rural set ups.”

The report also indicates that there are more literate women than there are men. It found that poverty in rural areas is one major barrier in the field of education.

Urbanites, it seems, have more of an advantage since most of the country’s middle class is clustered in the more developed parts of the country. This means that they are able to give their children a quality education.

The Information Communication and Technology sector will contribute 8% of the Kenya’s annual GDP. ICT will also create 180,000 jobs by the same period, according to statistics from the ICT Ministry. “We at the ICT Authority realize that Kenya’s growth shall be driven by technology,” said Mr Matunda Nyanchama, an ICT Advisor at the Ministry of ICT during the launch of the OLX Social Media Awards Wednesday. Mr. Nyanchama urged Kenyans to embrace technology and social media. “Technology and social media can be advantageous if used accordingly. Let’s build on the desirable quota of social media and be aware of the risks involved,” said Matunda. The Social Media Awards are held annually to celebrate individuals and institutions that are actively using the social media space for the good of society.

NAIRoBI FlooDS

City floods leave 3 dead Flooding in Nairobi after heavy rains on Tuesday night has left three people dead. They include a woman and her three-year-old son who were swept away by flood waters in Kayole.

Also killed was an eight-year-old boy also from the same area, according to police.

Kayole Police Chief Ali Nuno confirmed the incident saying the bodies had been retrieved and taken to the morgue. “We suspect they tried to cross a flooded section on foot when they were swept away and drowned. There was also massive damage,” he said.

The rains started on Tuesday evening when most city residents were leaving offices leaving them stranded.

There were long queues in almost all bus terminuses and heavy traffic in routes heading in and out of the Central Business District.

Most drainage systems have improved following earlier rains that led to massive flooding within the city according to police.

According to the meteorological department the rains are expected to continue for the next couple of weeks.

A Sh50 million emergency fund has since been established by Governor Evans Kidero to unclog blocked drainages and improve water flow.

FLOODS AFTERMATH: A bus submerged in water at the JKIA yeterday evening after heavy rains that pounded most parts of the city.

A woman and her three-year-old son were swept away by flood waters in Kayole.

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IEBC’s grand plans for 2017 elections: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has laid out an elaborate strategy for the 2017 polls. In the 2016-2022 Strategic Plan, exclusively obtained by the Star, the poll agency lays emphasis on early preparation. These include deployment and testing of new technology long before the general election, accurate voter regisgers, intensive training of poll officials and prior testing of the results transmission system. During the last election, the commission was unable to deal with technical hitches that hit it on Election...

Drama as Kamau evades graft arrest: Suspended Transport Cabinet Secretary Michael Kamau was yesterday ordered to appear in court tomorrow after prosecutors said they had failed to reach him to face corruption charges.

Police officers visited Mr Kamau’s home in Nairobi’s Westlands suburb but could not find him.

The court was also told that his mobile phone appeared to have been switched off. As prosecutors were making their application in the magistrate’s court, Mr Kamau’s lawyer was at the High Court, where he unsuccessfully sought to block...

Government shut-down looms as House votes: A five-hour meeting between National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and MPs on the disputed Division of Revenue Bill ended in a stalemate, as the Government told Parliament to resolve the issue today or risk derailing the Budget due next week. Failure to reach an agreement at the Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting yesterday set the stage for a showdown in the National Assembly today, when the fate of the crucial bill that divides revenue between the national and county governments is decided...

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MEAN BUY SELL 97.5468 97.4417 97.6500 148.3414 148.1794 148.5033 106.5433 106.4194 106.6672 7.9606 7.9488 7.9723 31.4417 31.3569 31.5266 21.6822 21.6078 21.7566

KTB launches marketing campaign in Persian Gulf The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and Kenya Airways have launched a threemonth long marketing campaign dubbed ‘Choose Kenya’ to woo tourists from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The GCC is a regional intergovernmental union consisting of all Arab states within the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.

Its member states are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the

United Arab Emirates.

The Tourism Board’s campaign, which was launched on June 1, by Kenya‘s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), General Kariuki Mugwe, will target travel agents and tour operators who are selling Kenya in the region.

The drive will run on all social media platforms, select trade magazines and targeted databases in the GCC countries.

“Our campaigns will run from 1st June to 31st August, 2015 and winners will be announced in September, 2015. This is one of the ways of ensuring that Kenya as a destination remains top of mind among the trade and travellers from the GCC countries,” said KTB Managing Director Muriithi Ndegwa.

Ndegwa noted that the campaign will also enhance a pre-existing online training

program for travel agents that was unveiled in December 2014, targeting operators in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain markets.

The ambassador said Kenya remains a first choice tourism destination for many and encouraged the travel trade to continue marketing the destination as a preferred tourism destination.

Consumer rights Visa and Total giving away fuel to motorists

GONE UP IN SMOKE: Lise Blais’ husband died from lung cancer developed from smoking. Three tobacco companies have been ordered to pay C$15.5billion (Sh120.6 billion) in damages by a Canadian court.

Canadian court orders tobacco firms to pay Sh120b in damages Three tobacco companies have been ordered to pay C$15.5billion (Sh120.6 billion) by a Canadian court.

The companies include; Imperial Tobacco Canada, Rothmans Benson & Hedges and JTI-MacDonald. They are accused by the plaintiffs who are Quebec City smokers of failing to warn them of health risks associated with smoking.

“That awareness has been reinforced by the health warnings printed on every legal cigarette package for more than 40 years,”

JTI-Macdonald said in a statement. The firms argued that Canadians have had a high awareness of smoking health risks since the 1950s.

The plaintiffs who represent nearly one million smokers who were unable to quit or who suffer from throat or lung cancer, or emphysema however argued saying that the companies did not properly warn their customers and failed in their general duty not to cause injury to another person.

JOB MARKET The Ndetika Rural Sacco (NRS) Society has announced plans to hire Accountants, Accounts Assistants and Internal Audit Assistants.

The Society’s recruiters have said that the organisation is looking for Accountants with a minimum of two years’ experience.

The lawsuit, which was filed in 1998, only recently went to trial in the courts.

“The companies earned billions of dollars at the expense of the lungs, the throats and the general well-being of their customers said Judge Brian Riordan while ruling on the case, “if the companies are allowed to walk away unscathed now, what would be the message to other industries that today or tomorrow find themselves in a similar moral conflict?”

Visa, a leader in global payments, has partnered with Total Kenya to give away fuel in a promotion dubbed “Total freedom with Visa”.

The French multinational oil and gas company will give away the fuel through Total’s fuel card, the TOTAL Bon Voyage.

The promotion, launched yesterday at Total’s Limuru Road service station, will run until July 27 2015.

The affair aims to inform consumers of the convenience of paying for their fuel with their Visa cards, and encourage everyday spend by highlighting the various services available with Visa credit and debit cards.

“This promotion is a winwin for consumers as they will not only enjoy the usual benefits of paying with their Visa card, but will also be rewarded for it thanks to our partnership with Total Kenya,” said Country Manager for East

Africa, Victor Ndlovu.

The promotion, aimed at rewarding loyal motorists embracing cashless payments, will see motorists who pay for their fuel using VISA credit or debit cards at Total service stations across the country entered into the promotion.

The promotion will have two daily winners receiving a full tank of fuel and one weekly winner receiving a year’s worth of fuel. Ada Eze, Total Kenya Managing Director said that with the growth of e-commerce, Total Kenya will continue to offer motorists a host of payment options at the pump. According to a report released by Financial Services Depening (FSD) Kenya in February 2015, one of the key barriers to card usage in Kenya is the lack of information on the full value of the card.

Consumers are not aware that they can use their card for other purposes besides withdrawing cash.

NRS Sacco to hire Accountants in latest recruitment drive

The group has said that recruits must have experience in “financial reporting and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Those vying for the post of Accounts Assistant should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field a minimum of two years’

Accounting experience and communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

Those applying for the post of Internal Audit Assistant should hold a four-year college degree in accounting, auditing, finance or taxation.

The Society is looking for

candidates with a minimum of three years’ auditing experience.

“Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their applications enclosing copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, detailed CV including names and contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned

on or before 12th June 2015,” reads a statement from the Sacco Society.

Applications should be sent in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for.

Candidates are to address their applications to The C.E.O, NRS Sacco Ltd, P.O. Box 575-00902, Kikuyu.

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farm biz

Homemade greenhouses lifts farmers’ earnings

IMPROVISED: Some farmers are realising decent profits from improvised greenhouses.

Farmers in Matisi village in Bungoma have increased their yields after following the introduction of home-made greenhouses and a technique known as crop rotation.

These initiatives have helped the farmers fight poverty at a time when agricultural bodies like the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and FAO insist that poor farm management practices in Africa have been responsible for food insecurity.

Susan Nyongesa has been a sugarcane farmer for quite some time. She, like thousands of others in Busia County, has been counting losses as the political crop took a toll on their household incomes due to boardroom wrangles plaguing the country’s sugar companies. With no work

and a responsibility to feed her family, she decided to apply the little knowledge she had gathered from extension officers.

She started alternating her sugar cane with other crops like kales and tomatoes.

This, combined with the greenhouse she managed to set up with her little returns from the sale of her crops, has not only provided for her family’s needs but also attracted more farmers to embrace her kind of farming.

It has been a stepping stone in taming the poverty levels in the area that have been blamed on the farmers’ over reliance on sugar.

Within the green house, Nyongesa has planted coriander, tomatoes, spinach and cucumbers.

Australia and COMESA enter minerals devt pact The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) trading bloc has developed a detailed plan focusing on four areas aimed at boosting the region’s minerals sector.

The move is set to create thousands of employment opportunities across the region in countries like Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe among others.

COMESA’s plan will focus on “taxation and financial frameworks, mineral beneficiation and linkages, human and institutional capacity development and a harmonized mineral sector policy framework.”

In a meeting with Deputy Premier of Western Australia, Dr Kim Hames, COMESA Secretary General Sindiso Ngwenya said the partnership, initially signed in 2014, was fundamental to the COMESA region.

This, he explained, is because of Western Australia’s experience in using minerals and other resources as a springboard for industrialization and infrastructure development.

At the time, Dr Hames was visiting the COMESA Secretariat in Lusaka.

“COMESA region is a major

“We all produce one crop at a time forcing business people to take advantage of us,” explains Nyongesa.

She notes that harvesting seasons have been so challenging that farmers lack the market for their products.

Nyongesa has discovered that when it comes to farming, diversification is the key to success. Aside from her greenhouse, she also runs a poultry farm.

She collects approximately 30 eggs a day and sells them locally. She has planted exotic bananas on her farm, having passed her new techniques to over 1,000 people.

More than 20 are doing the same in Bungoma County as a result of her renewed success.

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BOSS OF BOSSES: Jubilee insurance CEO Patrick Tumbo presenting an award during a past function. He has been named CEO of the year at an award ceremony in which 362 member companies from across the continent participated.

Jubilee Insurance boss named CEO of the year

TRADE PACT: Deputy Premier of Western Australia Dr Kim Hames, who visited COMESA Secretariat in Lusaka, Secretary General Sindiso Ngwenya said the partnership signed with Western Australia in January 2014 was fundamental to the COMESA region.

producer of copper, cobalt, chrome, platinum group metals, gold and the recent discoveries of petroleum and natural gas and hold great promise for the future of the region,” Ngwenya said.

His acknowledgements come at a time when Kenya is in the process of harnessing vast oil deposits that were discovered a few short years ago.

“We strongly believe that the vast mineral and petroleum resources in the region hold

the key for our regional structural transformation.”

During the talks Dr Hames said Western Australia was committed to sharing her expertise with the COMESA States.

The deal, which is in the second year of implementation, seeks to develop and reinforce cooperation in the fields of mineral and petroleum resources, agriculture and agribusiness, vocational training and capacity

building.

As a way forward, COMESA has begun a value chain analysis to profile opportunities for deepening the developmental role of the sector.

Dr Hames noted that the experience of Western Australia in facilitating infrastructure development would be quite useful in this effort.

Jubilee Insurance Kenya boss, Patrick Tumbo has been named CEO of the year at the 42nd Conference and General Assembly of Africa Insurance Organization (AIO), the largest insurance event in Africa.

Mr. Tumbo the company’s CEO, was feted for his leadership in successful product development and excellent service delivery.

He was also lauded for his leadership in “innovative distribution channels introduced in the sale of insurance products by Jubilee Insurance to reach the grass root.”

Speaking from Jubilee Center in Nairobi, Mr. Tumbo said that he was honored and humbled by the award and he hopes to impact the insurance industry positively for the

future generations.

“We need to listen to our customers and develop products that serve specific customer needs and that way, the insurance sector will experience a revolutionary change for the better,” said Mr. Tumbo.

Speaking at the event, the Secretary General of AIO, Prisca Soraes said that the award is meant to recognize achievers with regards to insurance practice, customer relations, product development, service delivery, risk management, market and geographical expansion and good corporate governance.

She noted that the award hopes to spur other players and practitioners to work towards achieving excellence.

CREDIT POINTER Equity Bank’s Salary Advance loan Many of Kenya’s salaried employees are notorious for spending all of their income before the month is over.

As workers grapple with the consequences of living beyond their means, Equity Bank, one of Kenya’s

leading lenders, has come up with a service to alleviate their suffering.

The consumer loan product, dubbed Salary Advance, is a facility afforded to salaried employees for securing small amounts of short-term credit.

The cash can be used to finance

300,000

...the maximum amount that borrowers can get in the Equity Bank’s Salary Advance Loan.

emergency needs like vehicle repairs and medical expenses, among others.

Equity Bank’s agents say that the loan is advanced up to four times the borrower’s average monthly net salary. One of the benefits of this

product, the lender explains, is that there are no security requirements for amounts of up Sh300,000.

The bank also promises quick loan processing and disbursement services.

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Collins Karanja and Bevern oguK of Co-Be inc showcasing their new collection.

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EvEry fashionistas drEam did comE truE whEn thE lights, camEras and modEls mEt thE runway in stylE for thE East africa fashion wEEk showcasE.

Model MerCy Nyagaka in a mavazi collections design.

he 2nd annual East Africa Fashion Week took place last Friday bringing out unique fashion from around the region.

The process was gruesome with a press conference on Wednesday and a media briefing on Thursday to prep media, designers and organizers.

The D-Day saw a total of 19 designers showcasing from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Burundi.

The first designer on the runway was Kenyan designer Carole Mwende with an all-female bold coloured Afro-chic inspired collection setting the bar high for the other designers.

From Ethiopia, House of Taji showcased a contemporary classic collection that featured the best of couture and official wear, there was also Pure Cotton and from their name one can easily guess their fabric preference showcasing a male and female collection inspired by their culture.

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Ingabire from Burundi brought a male and female collection and took a moment to take a selfie with his models!

The current situation in Burundi was not lost to the organisers despite all the glamour, they called for a moment of silence and encouraged the hashtag #stopburundikillings# on social media. From Tanzania, Terry Matowa impressed with a colourful kitenge and leso inspired collection that even included a dress made from the colours of the Kenyan flag.

Fashion designer from Uganda Rachael showcased a vintage collection bringing back flair pants and patched coats. Her counterpart House of Zirian had an all-female modern-chic collection that seemed to borrow from the latest trend on the Hollywood red carpet; sheer and shimmer dresses.

Kenyan designers included; Nato designs, who brought sheer and triangular designs for her female collection and slim fitting suits for the gents.Eve Maina with an all-white collection that was unapologetic design wise.

Phillys Mwangi

featured a female and male collection continuing with the African print trend, Margaret John brought on a couture inspired collection that featured the colours blue and white, House of Tahzi impressed with their ever trendy collections.

For Mohammed Bana, it was a flowery affair as he incorporated 3D flower embellishments in his new collection, Shenu Hooda’s collection was Indian-chic inspired while House of Danielle’s was urban-chic featuring crop tops and animal prints.

GnM trends brought something fresh on the runway with an allmale collection of dark coloured slim fitting suits that accentuates the male body just right. But it was Co-Be Inc who stole the show on the runway with their latest collection, “Game On” that featured sportswear they even had it choreographed with the models doing push ups and boxing on the runway. Suffice is to say that the East African fashion week has come of age and designers from the region are making it all worth your while.

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Burundian designer, Davy Carmel taking a selfie with his models while Terry Matowa takes a bow after her show.

OMG! Hudah in tweef

with Joe Muchiri

Self-titled Bosslady and socialite par excellence Hudah Monroe was yesterday evening in a scathing tweef with popular bigwig Joe Muchiri. It is not clear what it was all about but it had Twitter and IG on fire for the better part of the night running into the wee hours of the morning. Some of the alterations were mean while some were just lame but a least it lightened up social media while Nairobi flooded!

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You can create this environment using artwork and decorations, but you can also transform your bed’s plain headboard dramatically into an aesthetically soothing space using just a woolen rug (carpet), a tape measure, some nails and a hammer.

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Have some friends or family members hold out the cut out rug onto the bed’s headboard while you drill four pairs of nails into the headboard through the four corners of the rug to serve as the main anchors.

Most bed headboards are rectangular or square in shape, thus it is recommended to use similarly shaped rugs for this project.

In order to ensure that the rug does not fall off, drill some more nails along the edges and at the center of the rug. When the rug is firmly attached to the headboard, flatten out all creases and cut off the protruding areas of the rug such that it perfectly covers the headboard.

Rugs look great on the floor but much better and unique on a bed.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Installing skylights is quite simple, although you need a skilled constructor.

This is because it involves cutting out part of the ceiling which may be made of stone or wood.

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Usually, we only see skylights in big buildings within the city, but did you know skylights can be used

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Creating a skylight space in your house can reduce your power spending significantly by eliminating the need to keep your light sources on especially during the day. Apart from being an architectural marvel, skylights improve the lighting within your house by complimenting windows in bringing in natural light.

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advantage of serving three purposes simultaneously: They can be used as a source of light, as a solar heating panel and as an air conditioning system.

Installing skylights is quite simple, although you need a skilled constructor. This is because it involves cutting out part of the ceiling which may be made of stone or wood. Skylights are made of plastic or glass. The process involves

cutting out a space in the ceiling to fit the skylight and fixing the skylight into this space such that it becomes part of the ceiling without causing leakage.

But be careful to ensure that the skylight is waterproof to avoid damaging its interior parts. Insulation is also necessary especially for plastic skylights to protect the parts from thinning and melting during extremely sunny days.

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RegulaR Yoga pRactice, stRetches and tones the bodY muscles making them stRong.

HEALTH &FITNESS

Home remedies for a sore throat The cold season is here which inevitably means you will have opportunistic colds and flu and yes, annoying sore throats. Here are some remedies you can use at home to ease this ache.

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argle with warm salt water Sore throat appears when the mucous membranes have become swollen and inflamed. Warm salt water decreases the swelling, as salts primary function is to draw out water, which in turn shrinks the swollen cells and eases the pain. This also cleanses away the excess mucous and allows your stuffy nose to drain properly.

Suck on garlic Garlic is a natural remedy that can clear a painful sore throat. Garlic contains allicin, a compound that kills the bacteria causing strep and

fight the germs causing pain and irritation.

Fluids Hydrating your body is very important, especially when you’re sick and your throat is irritated or inflamed. Fluids help to keep the mucous membranes moist and better able to combat bacteria and irritants like allergens.

Tea This is a good substitute for water. A warm cup of herbal tea can offer immediate, soothing relief for a sore throat. None herbal teas; black, green, or white contains antioxidants which helps to strengthen immunity and ward off infections.

Honey Honey mixed in tea, water and lemon or simply taken straight up is a good home remedy for sore throat.

Marshmallow root Marshmallow root contains a mucus-like substance that coats and soothes a sore throat. The dried roots can be added into a cup of boiling water to make tea. Sipping the tea two to three times a day may help ease throat pain. The marshmallow solutions can also help soothe irritated mucous membranes.

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REASOnS IS GOOD FOR YOU W

e all know by now that Yoga delivers many benefits to those who incorporate it into their everyday lives. The purpose of Yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony for both mind and body.

Here are the 6 ways Yoga can help you keep your body fit.

Weight loss Yoga techniques such as Sun Salutations and Kapal Bhati pranayama help with weight loss.

Moreover, with regular practice of Yoga, one tends to become more sensitive to the kind of food the body asks for and when.

Better flexibility & posture Regular Yoga practice, stretches and tones the body muscles making them strong.

It also helps improve your body posture when you stand, sit, sleep or walk.

This in turn relieves your body of any pain caused by incorrect posture.

Strength Some styles of Yoga, such as ashtanga and power Yoga, are very physical.

Practicing one of these styles can help improve muscle tone. The standing poses, especially if you

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hold them for several long breaths, build strength in your core. When done right, nearly all poses will tone your muscles.

Improved balance Regularly practicing yoga increases proprioception (the ability to feel what your body is doing and where it is in space) and improves balance.

People with bad posture or dysfunctional movement patterns usually have poor proprioception, which has been linked to knee problems and back pain.

Stress relief Spending a few minutes during

the day doing yoga can be a great way to relieve yourself from stress in body and mind. Yoga postures, pranayama and meditation are effective techniques to release stress.

All-round fitness Health is not just a mere absence of disease.

You are truly healthy when you are not just physically fit but also mentally and emotionally balanced.

Yoga Postures such as Breath techniques (Pranayama) and meditation are a holistic fitness package.

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Wambui mukenyi’s aWesome 2015 bridal collection.

This is a two in one gown- on the left is the “walking down the aisle gown” and on the right is the reception/evening party dress. Another WM master piece!

WHITE & The gown’s train is enough to make any lady want to walk down the aisle.

Every bride wants a unique gown and this is it.

Hello gorgeous slim fitting mermaid wedding dress.

IVORY BRIDES

Wambui Mukenyi launched her new bridal collection 2015 on Saturday.

The collection featured mostly ballroom gowns and mermaid gowns and a bridesmaid’s collection.

She used; tulle, bridal satin, jersey, matte and lace embellished with pearls. Wambui says her 2015 designs are inspired by client feedback.

Why go for a simple wedding dress when you can have a WM creation?

Even the flower girls were not forgotten.

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Gospel Producer Teddy B robbed, left without hard drive Popular producer Teddy B’s house was on Monday robbed by thieves.

The thieves made away with valuable studio equipment that had client’s works. The producer took to social media to announce the news telling his clients that some of their works had been stolen and he was working hard towards finding a solution. Teddy is best known for making hits for Bahati, DK Kwenye Beat and MOG.

TOPICS

GKon is rolling out another new song

Babu Owino wants permission to raze abortion clinics, is someone pulling a Nerea on him?

SONU chairman, Babu Owino wants the president to give him permission to burn all abortion clinics in Kenya. The student leader wrote a letter to the president with a plea that left many dumbfounded ‘give us enough petrol’ it read in part. Apparently m o r e than a dozen abortions were being procured daily with most victims being comrades hence and his quest to raze them starting with a popular clinic at Afya Centre.

Did someone pull a Nerea on the flamboyant student leader?

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GKON

Rapper Gkon has been busy in the studio.

He is releasing the audio for his new song, Wanajichocha on Friday with a video following soon. Speaking to X Access exclusively Gkon said, “The song is about the player haters who think we are on the same level when we are on to the next one.” The song has been produced by Rwandese producer Elize who also produced Sauti Sol and Hussein Machozi’s collabo.

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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 Your intuition is likely to be operating at a very high level today, Capricorn. This isn’t a good day to be around sick or depressed people. You will probably pick up their gloom and it could possibly spoil your day. This is a good day to finish old projects that you may have postponed.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 Dissatisfaction with some of work you’ve been doing and delays in reaching some of your goals might have you wondering what you could do better. Doubts about a friend’s motives might cause you to waver in your trust of that person. All is probably not as it seems.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 Have you been wondering if you’re in the right profession? Disillusionment with your field could have you feeling mildly ill from stress and considering a total career change. Perhaps this is the right course of action to take, but perhaps not.

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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Unsettling news from far away could have you somewhat upset and a little depressed. The temptation to withdraw and brood might seem too strong to resist, but this may not be the best course of action. So if there’s a new project you’ve been considering, this is the day to start it.

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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 One of the goals you’ve been trying to reach could be delayed in some way, causing frustration.

Your financial situation could also be on your mind. You could be worrying needlessly, Taurus.

The situation is cloudy and may not be as unsettling as it seems.

GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 If you’ve been thinking of entering a business or romantic partnership, this isn’t the day to decide. Your mind may be a bit muddled. Misunderstandings or misinformation could cause you to doubt the wisdom of the partnership. This needs to be considered objectively, Gemini.

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 Today you might feel a little under the weather due to physical and emotional stress over the past few days. Take it easy today if you can. This isn’t the day to be too busy or start new projects.

Miscommunication could cause an upset or two, Cancer, so try to maintain your cool.

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Take care to notice what your partner wants! Enterprises that you may have been pursuing with business colleagues could take a giant step forward, as both you and your partners are feeling especially strong and motivated. Move forward with caution, Leo, but move forward.

VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 Disturbing dreams or unsettling moods could arise today, causing you to wonder if something is wrong or something bad is going to happen. Let it go, Leo. A recent event may have triggered old impressions that are causing these feelings.

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Femi Fatoyinbo was born into a polygamous family in a small Nigerian village. He has grown up in the Yoruba tribe’s religion and culture. His country goes inyo civil war and Femi moves to Canada and then America to further his education. While there he experiences a different world of culture and religion. His relationships come to clash with his traditional beliefs which he is not ready to let go. Will he be able to show his wife and two children how his Yoruba culture works? Femi now wants his family to move back to Nigeria inorder to see where he came from.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 A relative or co-worker could be in a black mood, which could spill over to you, as you’re feeling more intuitive than usual. Realize that this isn’t coming from you, Libra, and let it go!

Misinformation could come your way by phone, email, or mail.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Low biorhythms could have you feeling a little depressed. You may tend to doubt your goals and abilities. Don’t let this send you into a fit of gloom, Scorpio. All is better than it seems.

Realize that today you’re likely to blow every little setback out of proportion.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 Communication with friends or family may not come easily today, Sagittarius. An unusual level of inhibition could keep you from reaching out to others. You might try to shake this off by working too hard, even if you aren’t sure exactly what you want to do.

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CROSSWORD Across 1. Vito’s ill-fated thug 5. Victor Borge and others 10. Woodstock musician Shankar 14. Footless creature 15. From Kilkenny 16. Yale alumni 17. Defensive lineman 19. “Let’s see now, where ____?”

20. Hindu deity 21. Roommate to Jack and Chrissy 22. Engine adjunct 26. Opposite of dia 30. Basically 34. Lots of lots 35. Declare 36. Poet’s deg.

37. Chinese discipline 39. Transfer to a mainframe, maybe 42. Ginger ___ 43. Movie whale 47. ___ bird special 48. Flirt 51. Tharp of dance 52. Orb-shaped 54. Fill the crevices of, as a window frame 57. In the company of 62. Word with facto or jure 63. Common fruit salad ingredient 66. ‘20s and ‘30s art style 67. That 68. First name in slapstick 69. Baker’s supply

70. Race car gauges, for short 71. Coop residents Down 1. Opposite of stout 2. “Put ____ shut...”

3. “____ fan tutte” (Mozart work) 4. Lime drinks 5. William and Harry’s mum 6. Grecian region 7. Peace suffix 8. Subj. for immigrants 9. Haggard heroine 10. Heat up leftovers, e.g.

11. Actor Ladd 12. Woodworker’s gripping tool 13. “Who ____?” (knock response) 18. Separate wheat from chaff 21. “____ Dirt” (2001 comedy) 23. Itemized bill (abbr.)

24. Noshed 25. No ____ traffic 26. Kind of chart 27. City in Marion County, Florida 28. Wept 29. “___ Ramsey” (Richard Boone series) 31. Literary Cleveland 32. Patsy Cline tune “____ to Pieces” 33. ___ Suleman (“Octomom”) 38. Words before doing 40. Gasoline 41. Actor Jude 44. Diplomatic off.

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46. Open the gate 49. Inuit abodes 50. Lodge member 53. Indian nursemaids 54. Iced blend?

55. Take down ____ or two 56. Naut. law enforcers 58. Small snack 59. German good 60. Go across 61. Bills featuring Alexander Hamilton 63. 1/20 ton (abbr.)

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YOURSAY

Spare Uhuru some stick on insecurity

Like Blatter, Nyamweya Dr. Alfred Mutua is doing a great job should quit as well Those who don’t follow soccer might be struggling to understand the significance of FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s resignation. The secret could be in viewing soccer as something much broader than a sport.

Soccer is, among other things, a massive business. FIFA alone is a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Its fortunes have risen so far and fast that it resembles a tech start-up. Despite all the money it has handed out, it is still sitting on an estimated $1.5 billion in cash.

Back to Kenya, same can be said about FKF. Selfish octogenarians are still clinging on power to siphon as much as they can. This has all been for the bad of the beautiful game in the country.

Just like Blatter, Sam Nyamweya and his ‘friends’ should resign as they have been caught up in a morass of scam.

—Tony Obonyo, South B

I am really jealous of the people of Machakos County.

They are lucky for I think they elected a great leader, governor Dr. Alfred Mutua.

He has been taunted and goaded for his visionary projects, which other people think are simply grandiose and unrealistic. But really, what he has done in just two years after his election tells a lot.

Frankly, Mutua has delivered what many leaders

have not been able to deliver since independence. The people of Machakos are feeling changes. He has not also given politicking a chance and has ignored and shut out his rival Senator Johnstonne Muthama, who has only been a spoiler and an enemy of the county. It does not matter whether Mutua is pulling PR stunts or not, he is doing a great job!

— Martin Kinyanjui, Meru

I believe that our president has the nation’s best interests at heart to curb terrorism activities in the country. I have never been a president before, but obviously not so many of us would handle the responsibilities that come with the job description of a president for just one day. Thus, we should spare Uhuru Kenyatta some stick.

Imagine what he has to go through every time there is an attack, knowing that the whole nation will be on his case.

Let us learn to appreciate the government’s efforts to secure our country. We also need to pray that the President’s new strategy to counter radicalisation will turn out to be the miracle that we have all been waiting for.

— Hannah Njambi, Kahawa West

Adieu godfather of Football, thank you for giving Africa World Cup

So the godfather of world football is dead. Well, not literally. But in stunning fashion, Sepp Blatter has announced that he would resign as President of Fifa.

Even before today, plenty of people were asking how he managed to

last this long in the role. And a key piece of the answer is the support he had outside of the big soccer strongholds of Europe and South America.

For all his failings, Blatter was smart enough to understand that

the game is global—and whoever replaces him in the leadership structure at the top of the most popular sport in the world would be wise to adopt the same philosophy.

No country is small enough to hold

Call her Caitlyn and let her be On Monday Caitlyn Jenner broke the Internet. She decided to stop living her life as a man and become a woman. I admire her greatly for her courage. Imagine the kind of bravery it takes for people to change their gender and show themselves to the world. Not many people will agree with his choice but she made it.

Imagine the torture she was going through living as a man.

That must have been hell for her. People should just stop hating and let her live her life.

The world has a lot of things going on that people can talk and hate on instead of hating on someone who finally got the courage to live their life the best way they know how.

—Sharon Chep, Donholm

the world’s most watched extravaganza and Europe need to accept that. In granting South Africa the 2010 World Cup, Blatter sealed his support across the African continent whether handouts changes hands or not.

To the incoming President, as Kenyans we’re willing to donate our parliamentarians and their stolen wealth as kick back if that will give us a shot at the biggest sport, after all dreams are valid.

— Oliver Kasanga, JKUAT

Health sector needs overhaul Top Health Officials are doing great work in the Health sector. Now it is up to the County Governments to do their part and invest more on healthcare and infrastructure.

There are still some parts in the country that are leaving in the old age where to get a health centre is kilometres away, and not forgetting some health conditions require immediate medical attention.

It is time that our country gives more attention on the health sector. County Government should provide more affordable and quality medicines. On top of this I am waiting for that day that patients will be treated with high regard, people will stop staring at an injured person on the road, instead take them to a health facility.

— Derrick Musyoka, Kasarani

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Rudisha sets sights on Sainsbury’s Birmingham Grand Prix Olympic champion and world record holder David Rudisha has declared himself fit for the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Birmingham on Sunday, June 7.

Rudisha was forced out of the 600m showdown last Tuesday at the Ostrava Golden Spike.

“Very unfortunate that I pulled my muscle after 100m. But it is not a serious injury,”

FIT FOR BIRMINGHAM: David Rudisha after winning the 600m at the 2014 IAAF Diamond League meeting in Birmingham.

tweeted Rudisha, who was looking to set a new world record in the little-run race.

“It’s just a thigh muscle spasm… not serious problem. With few days of good care I hope to be back in training,” Rudisha wrote on his Twitter and Facebook pages after the race in reassuring his fans his season had not come to a premature end as initially feared.

Reached for comment Rudisha said he feels well and ready to return to the pitch this coming weekend.

“My fans should not be worried, I feel ok and ready to go, I have talked to my manager and coach, they are all convinced I should run,” he said.

Rudisha, 26, has struggled to return back to his best form after battling a nagging

knee injury which forced him to miss the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, winning the Commonwealth Games silver last year, the first second medal of his staggering career.

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 800m.

Ghana record thrilling upset win over Argentina in 2015 junior World Cup Ghana survived a late fight-back to beat Argentina 3-2 in Group B at the Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

Benjamin Tetteh, Clifford Aboagye and a penalty from Yaw Yeboah (pictured) gave Ghana a 3-0 lead by the 70th minute.

Giovanni Simeone and Emiliano Buendiabefore then scored in the last 10 minutes for Argentina.

The result means Ghana have four points along with Austria, who earlier in the day beat Panama 2-1, the Black Satellites top Group B on goals scored.

Yeboah’s penalty was his second goal of the tournament after he scored to salvage a draw for Ghana against Austria on the opening day of the tournament.

Ghana’s final Group B game is against Panama on Friday while Austria face Argentina at the same time.

In other matches, Brazil had to come from 2-1 down to beat African champions Nigeria in the opening Group E matches at the Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

The two sides put defence aside and ploughed everything into an attacking game that produced some stunning goals as five-time winners Brazil emerged 4-2 winners.

Hungary thrashed North Korea 5-1 in Monday’s other Group E match.

Next up for Nigeria is North Korea while Brazil play Hungary on Thursday.

JUNIOR STARS: Clifford Aboagye of Ghana celebrates his goal by dancing with team-mates.

Liverpool poised to confirm Stan Wawrinka stuns Federer at French Open signing Milner from Man City Second seed and 2009 champion Roger Federer is out of the French Open after a 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7-4) defeat to Stan Wawrinka in an allSwiss quarterfinal.

Wawrinka, 30, had lost all four of their previous matches at Grand Slam tournaments.

But the number eight seed overcame his 33-year-old Davis Cup teammate to cause an upset at Roland Garros.

Wawrinka will meet home favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semi-finals following his win over Kei Nishikori.

Tsonga overcame a fightback by his Japanese opponent to win 6-1 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3.

World number two Federer was second best throughout against an inspired Wawrinka and failed to break serve in a Grand Slam match for the first time since the 2002 US Open.

Federer was broken in the

third game of the first set and in the seventh game of the second set.

When a couple of close calls went against him in the third set tie-break, Federer’s hopes of adding to his haul of 17 Grand Slam trophies were over.

A forehand volley on his second match point propelled Wawrinka, the 2014 Australian Open champion, to his first French Open semi-final.

Liverpool are set to hold talks with Manchester City and England midfielder James Milner this week.

The Reds have made the move for the out-of-contract international a priority and are confident of reaching an agreement with the 29-yearold.

If the deal goes through, Milner, who moved to City from Aston Villa in 2010, would join the Reds on 1 July.

Milner began his career with hometown club Leeds United

before spending four years at Newcastle United.

He joined Villa for a season prior to a move to City that was thought to be worth £26m.

Milner has won the Premier League title twice and the FA Cup once during his five years in Manchester.

He made his England debut against Holland in August 2009 and remains a regular in Roy Hodgson’s squad.

He has 53 caps and one goal, scoring against Moldova in

2012. Meanwhile Brendan Rodgers’ future as Liverpool manager will become clearer this week when he meets with co-owner Tom Werner.

The American is expected in the city on Tuesday and is due to meet the Reds boss as part of his end-of-season review on Wednesday.

Sources close to Werner and fellow owner John W Henry have consistently played down suggestions Rodgers’ job is under immediate threat.

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Stars can move on without Oliech, Mariga STARS’ BOSS: Harambee Stars coach Bobby Williamson.

Stars coach Bobby Williamson ready to let go of aging icons For a decade now, two names have been synonymous with Kenya football, but we just might have had the last of them.

Dennis ‘the menace Oliech’ and Macdonald Mariga, two best players in their positions, forward and midfield respectively by Kenyan standards where left out of Coach Bobby Williamson’s 32-

man provisional squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations named on Sunday.

The Scott coach went ahead to state he intends to move on without the two iconic players while building a team for the future.

“We can never disrespect or fail to recognize what Oliech and Mariga have done for this country, they have

been great servants I can say,” said Williamson.

“I want to develop my team around certain individuals with the target being to qualify for the next nations cup and even the world cup,” said Willimson.

Mariga, who plays relegated and bankrupt Serie A side, Parma AC fought hard for a rare call up to

the national team for the first time in two years under former coach Adel Amrouche late last year but is yet to get a single call up under Williamson.

The former captain Oliech, is too yet to get first call up under Williamson, The former captain who terminated his contract with French Ligue 1 side AC Ajaccio in February to join UAE

Muteti swims in glory as she remains ‘aquatic queen’ Emily Muteti of Mombasa Aquatics yet again continued to dominate when she set new records in this year’s Coast Amateur Swimming Association (CASA) Inter Clubs Invitational Championship at the Aga Khan Academy Swimming Pool in Mombasa.

The championship, attracted 1,700 entries and 150 relay teams, from 120 female swimmers and 180 male swimmers of different age groups.

Muteti of Mombasa Aquatics set four national marks while Kunaal Khagram and Aheer Chatterjee established one national record each.

“I am motivated to work hard to better the record set before me, that is what keeps me going and working hard,” said the 16-year-old.

Muteti, who is the current Kenyan swimming queen started the day with two new national records in the girls 16 years and over and all-comers 400 meters freestyle when she returned four minutes

AQUA QUEEN: Emily Muteti, 16 from Mombasa Aquatics Club competes in 200m LC meter IM during the Kenya National Age Groups, Open and Relays Swimming competition at the Kasarani swimming pool on February 28, 2015.

44:24. She also broke the girls 16 years and over record time of 4:49:0 held by Daniela Awori that she set in Uganda on April 24, last year.

Emily also bettered the previous all-

comers record time of 4:44:24 held by Gori Kotecha since October 28, 2011.

The Mombasa Aquatic girl managed to set two other new national records in the 50m butterfly event.

Arabian Gulf League side Al-Nasr.

Kenya are preparing for their June 13 2017 AFCON opener away to Congo Brazzaville. Kenya who will also face 2012 champions Zambia and Guinea Bissau in Group B will be seeking to make a comeback to the continental showpiece in Gabon for the first time in more than a decade.

England hooker Hartley’gutted’ to miss Rugby W.Cup Banned England hooker Dylan Hartley is “gutted” to be missing the World Cup but denies reports he is ready to quit international rugby.

The 29-year-old Northampton captain was removed from the World Cup squad after being given a four-week ban headbutting Saracens’ Jamie George.

“Am I gutted about missing the World Cup? Stupid question - of course I am,” he told The Sun. “There is no truth in the speculation I may quit international rugby.”

Hartley’s ban would have ruled him out of England’s opening World Cup game against Fiji on 18 September.

He was warned by head coach Stuart Lancaster last year over his disciplinary record, which has now seen him banned six times, missing 54 weeks of his career through suspensions for offences ranging from gouging and biting to abusing a referee.

Hartley, who has 66 international caps, added: “I’ve been unlucky with getting it wrong on the big stage a few times now. Maybe it’s down to emotions?

“I feel I can still contribute and as long as Stuart Lancaster thinks that too, that’s all that matters. I need to channel my hurt into training because, when the World Cup starts, I need to be in a good place fitness-wise in case of injuries.”

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STARLETS: Kenya women football player celebrate in a past match coach David Ouma says that the team is ready to face any side.

Harambee Starlets can trounce any side, says coach Ouma Kenya’s Women football team Harambee Starlets are confident enough to face any side according to head coach David Ouma.

Ouma says this after his side left it late to book a date with South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the third round of 2016 Rio Olympic qualifiers.

A late Dorcas Sikobe strike last Sunday at the Machakos Stadium helped Kenya beat a resilient Botswana side therefore qualifying to the third round.

For Ouma is was a case of never saying die, while referring to the frist leg where Kenya score a late consolation that kept Starlets hopes alive.

Sikobe’s goal handed the starlets a deserved 1-0 win allowing Kenya to go through on the away goal rule after tying the aggregate at 2-2.

“It was the same script re written again, the ladies knew an early goal in our home game was key, despite not achieving that they kept asking question,” he said.

“Banyana qualified with a huge aggregate win which shows they are a good side, as we prepare for that match I want my players to remain positive and work hard for that match,” he said.

The Starlets had been beaten 2-1 during the first leg played at Lobaste Sports Complex away ago but Mary Kinuthia’s

late consolation goal gave Kenya hope ahead of the return leg.

On the other hand, Banyana Banyana booked their place in the third round after pounding Gabon 5-0 at the Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday to add on to a 2-3 away win the week before to proceed with an 8-2 aggregate win.

Two goals from Jermaine Seoposenwe and one each from Amanda Dlamini, Sanah Mollo and Refiloe Jane delivered Banyana’s Sunday win. The third round games will be played on 17–19 July 2015 with the return games set for 31 July–2 August.

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Kabras fine despite defeat to Uganda select in friendly

ALL IS WELL: Kabras Sugar players in a previous Kenya Cup action.

Kabras Sugar head coach Anthony Ogot says he is not worried despite his side defeat to visiting Uganda Select in a friendly match played at the Kakamega Showground last Saturday.

The Kenya Cup debutants in the 2014/15 season who shocked all by going all the way in their maiden top flight season, led the visitors 07-05 at half time but lost 7-11 at the end.

However, two penalties from Kevin Makmot in the second half added onto Lawrence Sebuliba’s first half touchdown for Uganda to turn the tables on the hosts.

Ogot however said a few errors shifted his sides’ fortune in the game. “It was a very tight game and at half time the scores were Kabras 7 and Uganda 5” “We made two mistakes in the second half which the Ugandans took full advantage of and went for points,” he added. James Odongo landed the only try for Kabras Sugar in the first half with Jasper Ochieng drilling in the extra.

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high time to forget about oliech, mariga - stars coach bobby williamson

Q UA N DA RY: Sepp Blatter resigned as Fifa president on Tuesday in the face of a US-led corruption investigation that has plunged world football’s governing body into the worst crisis in its history.

FBI to probe Sepp Blatter as disgraced FIFA chief finally heads for the exit

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epp Blatter is now at the centre of the FBI’s corruption probe after the FIFA president sensationally announced he would be resigning after 17 years in world football’s top job.

Federal agents, who last week charged 14 FIFA officials with corruption, have told the American media that they are hoping those men will help them build a case against their former boss.

The revelation comes just hours after Blatter used a hastily arranged news conference at FIFA HQ to say that he will step down after his successor is elected in December this year, or March 2016.

Blatter, who has been Fifa president since 1998, said: “The next ordinary Fifa congress will take place on 13 May, 2016 in Mexico City.

“This would create unnecessary delay and I will urge the executive committee to organise an extraordinary congress for the election of my successor at the earliest opportunity.

“This will need to be done in line with Fifa’s statutes and we must allow enough time for the best candidates to present themselves and to campaign.”

The extraordinary congress is expected to take place between December 2015 and March 2016.

Sepp Blatter beat Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan to earn a fifth term as Fifa president and his beaten opponent says he remains at the disposal of the national associations for the new Fifa election.

“I am always there to serve football and I think that’s the most important thing and to do so much work to fix this organisation in a proper

way,” said Ali. Former France international David Ginola wanted to stand but failed to meet the criteria to do so. His team has confirmed he also intends to stand as a candidate again.

Fifa was rocked last week by the arrests on charges of racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering as part of a US prosecution that also indicted 14 people.

The latest allegations of corruption to emerge on Tuesday involved reports claiming Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke was responsible for an alleged $10m (£6m) payment of bribes over South Africa’s bid to host the 2010 World Cup. He denies any wrongdoing.

A separate criminal investigation by Swiss authorities into how the 2018 and 2022 World Cups were allocated is also under way.

Blatter says he stood for re-election as he felt it was the “best option for football” but took his decision to resign in Fifa’s best interests.

“Since I shall not be a candidate, and am therefore now free from the constraints that elections inevitably impose, I shall be able to focus on driving far-reaching, fundamental reforms that transcend our previous efforts,” he said.

Jerome Valcke is under pressure in connection with a bribe that the US Department of Justice alleges was paid from a Fifa account to Jack Warner, a former Fifa executive. That is exactly where this story is going to be going in the next few weeks and months. “In the end, Blatter’s position became untenable and we will perhaps know more in the weeks ahead about what exactly tipped him over the edge.”

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