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Monica Juma on the hot seat MPs today put Secretary to the Cabinet nominee Monica Juma to task over a letter in which she warned the legislators against going to her office to seek favours.

Dr Juma who appeared before the parliamentary committee on Administration and National Security for vetting following her nomination last month denied that she was not ready to work with MPs. The MPs had questioned her readiness to ensure a smooth

working relationship between the legislature and the executive.

The Interior PS had earlier written a letter to the Clerk of the National Assembly in which she asked that MPs stop seeking favours from her office.

“The letter only asked the MPs to do thing systematically and follow laid down procedures,” she replied after committee chairman Asman Kamama demanded to know the motive of the letter.

She told MPs that she was ready

to ensure the executive and the legislature work harmoniously in regard to the law.

If the MPs approve her nomination, Dr Juma will replace Francis Kimemia as Secretary to the Cabinet following the sacking of the latter last month.

She will be replaced as PS in the Interior Ministry by Maj-Gen (rtd) Gordon Kihalangwa.

Kihalangwa who was also due to be vetted is the current director of Immigration.

Also due for nomination was former Justice minister Eugene Wamalwa who was nominated to the docket of Water and Irrigation.

The CS-nominee was due to face the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments, chaired by House Speaker Justin Muturi.

If approved, Mr Wamalwa will become the 19th Cabinet Secretary in the Jubilee administration.

Police numbers inadequate, says lobby The number of police officers in the country is partly to blame for the spiralling insecurity according PKF International, a global network of accountants and business advisors.

The analysts say Kenya needs a minimum number of 95,000 police officers against the current 50,000 officers in order to meet the one police for every 450 citizen’s ratio, as recommended by the UN standards.

The audit firm partner Michael Mburugu while noting terror as the main threat to security says there is need to amend the Constitution to balance between the rights of people accused of terrorism with those of the victims.

“There is a lot of leakage in government spending but there is enough money to employ the promise,” he observed.

He said the police force should also be better equipped, “motivation, housing and sufficient medical cover.”

President Uhuru Kenyatta has in the past acknowledged the inadequacy of security personnel to protect the citizens from all manner of crimes.

“We as a country have suffered unnecessarily due to shortage of security personnel. Kenya badly needs additional officer,” he said in a televised address to the nation on April 2 shortly after militants attacked Garissa University College where 148 people were killed.

But Mburugu also wants the government to speedily develop a positive narrative and

INSUFFICIENT: Kenyan police going to quell a protest. PKF internationaL, a global network of analysts, says Kenya needs 95,000 police officers, and it only has 50,000.

amnesty to counter radicalization in collaboration with faith based leaders and civil society groups.

“To deal with the rising threat of home-grown terrorism, the fight against radicalization has to be prioritized. The government should initiate a well-coordinated anti-radicalization program to reverse the situation,” he said.

The Government intends to spend Sh25 billion in enhancing the capacity of the security sector

which include massive investment in technology.

The National Police Service lost 2,930 officers in 2013-2014 despite the escalating cases of crime in the country, according to the latest economic survey released.

The drop in the number of police officers was attributed to natural attrition, sackings, retirement, death in the line of duty while others left willingly.

Buruburu man kills wife for ‘cheating’ A man was arrested after he murdered his wife over claims of infidelity in Nairobi’s Buruburu estate. The man, said to be a manager of a hotel in Lavington killed the mother of his two children claiming she had an affair with another man in the area.

He is said to have used an iron-box cable to beat her up before later strangling her to death.

According to police, the man whom they have since identified as Paul Odhiambo, 40, arrived home early last night and when he did not find the wife, he tried to call her in vain.

And when the woman showed up later, he beat her up using the cable during which she is alleged to have confessed to the claims of indefinitely.

It was then that he strangled her in bed at about 2am. The man later surrendered to the Buruburu police station where he is locked up.

He told police he could not stand a cheating wife. The body was moved to the mortuary. Police say they intend to charge the man with murder.

Buruburu OCPD Charles Kerich said they intend to take the man to hospital for mental check-up as part of their investigations into the incident before he can be charged with murder.

“We don’t know if the couple has been having issues on the marriage and officers are talking to neighbors and other witnesses for more information,” said Kerich.

The body of the Millicent Mwikali, 28, was found on the bed an indication the man killed her after she had slept.

Neighbors were shocked when they learnt about the death as police took away the body to the mortuary.

Kenya supermarkets withdraw noodles brand from shelves Popular Maggi brand noodles have now been taken off supermarket shelves in the country following concerns over their safety.

Revelations by the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) showed the product, a staple food made from unleavened dough which is cut into one of a variety of shapes, has excessive levels of lead and contain monosodium glutamate which are not mentioned in their ingredients list.

As such, the Federation of Kenya Consumers (Cofek) wrote to the Kenya Bureau of Standards demanding the recall of the noodles from supermarkets until a thorough analysis of the product is made.

And now, the supermarkets have voluntarily taken the product out of their shelves citing public interest.

Nakumatt says the noodles have been

withdrawn from shops in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan, after demands from Cofek.

“In public interest, we wish to confirm that we’ve embarked on a voluntary withdrawal of all India manufactured Maggi Noodles,” Nakumatt wrote on Twitter.

A follow up to the shelves confirmed actual withdrawal.

Cofek was alerted by the partial ban in India, where regulators described the product as “unsafe and hazardous”.

The consumer lobby says Tuskys and Naivas have also agreed to voluntarily withdraw the noodles.

It has also asked Kenya Port Authority to prevent further imports of the product.

Nestle, the company behind the product, however maintains that Maggi noodles are completely safe.

Kenya’s Bureau of Standards, the official

government watchdog for product standards, has now issued a “verbal recall” for the noodles, according to Cofek website.

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Dumb phones continue to be popular despite competition from smartphones

‘Suitcase boy’ reunited with mother

Despite their clunky feel, large buttons and outdated technology, regular mobile phones are almost as popular as smartphones. New research has revealed that the devices that Kenyans often refer to as “Kabambe” will be around for years to come.

As many as 1.5 billion smartphones will be sold across the globe in 2015 while basic phones will move 0.6 billion units over the same period, research from Quartz, an online information and trend tracking platform has revealed.

Two billion smartphones will be sold in the year 2019, while 0.4 billion regular phones will be sold during the same period. These buyers of so-called “dumb phones”, which do little except make calls and send texts, can be divided into three categories of buyers, says Microsoft, one of the world’s leading tech companies. The first among them include children getting their first device in wealthier countries, as well as the roughly 300-million Sub-Saharan Africans expected to get their first mobile phones over the next decade.

The second category is made up of people who have not yet developed an appetite for smartphones. The third category consists of people who need a second phone, something with a long-lasting battery life in case of emergencies or for the sake of staying in touch when their smartphone runs out of power.

Microsoft has therefore asserted that the “dumb phone” is here to stay, at least until smartphone makers find a way to incorporate the former’s durability onto their newer devices.

PSC allay fears of county staff lay off

FEAR NOT: Public Service Commission chairperson Prof Margaret Kobia speaks in a past interview. She has allayed fears of civil servants seconded to the counties being sacked.

More than 90,000 public workers who were seconded to counties can now breathe easy after the Public Service Commission (PSC) allayed fears that they will be laid off.

PSC chairperson Margaret Kobia says it is not the government’s intention to lay off staff adding that various stakeholders were in the process of reviewing the current state of events to ensure everyone was accommodated. “It is not in the interest of the government to lay off anybody, if some people are thinking that there could be laying off of the 90,000 staff, then I want to allay those fears – we however need a structured way of evaluating the needs of the counties – the skills present and how to utilize them – that is the way forward for the government,” said Kobia. She pointed out that the capacity assessment (CARPS)

program being carried out by the devolution Ministry would be used to inform every county of the skills they need and how to go about hiring so that those who will not fit into the specific structure will either be transferred to other counties or a solution sought. Kobia noted that the country was facing a myriad of challenges in human resource management brought about by the transition to devolved system of governance where staff from local authorities were absorbed by the counties. “We have around 60,000 civil servants seconded to counties and 30,000 local government employees. As per the constitution, they are to be deemed seconded to the County governments. Parliament should look into this issue to clear the confusion because some staff report to both governments,” said Kobia.

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Swazuri probing Weston title deed: The National Land Commission has begun investigating how the directors of Weston Hotel, where Deputy President William Ruto has interests, acquired the land. The commission spoke on the day Cord asked Ruto to surrender the hotel’s title deed and the Law Society of Kenya also launched investigations into how one of its members, Eric Kipkoech Ng’eno, ended up with public land. According to Weston’s 2010 returns the hotel’s directors were Matiny Limited, Rael Kimeto, Eric Kipkoech Ng’eno and Merica Holdings Limited...

I was duped into joining Al-Shabaab: A man from Nyanza has sensationally claimed that he was tricked into joining Al-Shabaab five years ago after being promised a job in Qatar. The man, a teacher, said he was employed in a private primary school but was experiencing financial difficulties due to the low salary when a friend told him that there were lucrative job openings in the Middle East. The friend put him in touch with a businessman he identified as Mr Omar Latiff, based in Eastleigh, Nairobi, who was to make arrangements...

Things fall apart in Uhuru war on graft: The curtain hiding the chaos that is the Government’s war on corruption is unravelling faster than a ball of yarn. Sixty days after President Uhuru Kenyatta said in his State of the Nation address that institutions set up to fight corruption “have elected to be mired in personal and institutional conflicts that have chipped away at their legitimacy and brought disrepute to the State”, his words have become a self-fulfilling prophecy. “From the commission charged with the responsibility in the fight against corruption, Parliament’s...

An eight-year-old Ivorian boy discovered being smuggled into Spain from Morocco in a suitcase has been reunited with his mother. Adou Ouattara was said to be in a “terrible state” when he was found last month in a bag without air vents at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The boy’s father was arrested for arranging his son to be smuggled while the Moroccan woman who carried him in has also been detained.

The boy underwent DNA tests before the Spanish authorities would hand him over to his mother, who lives legally on Spain’s Canary Islands. Officials have granted the boy a year to stay in Spain.

Saudia Supreme Court uphold 1000 lashes for blogger Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court upheld a sentence of 10 years imprisonment and 1,000 lashes for blogger Raif Badawi, his sister, Samar Badawi has said.

She went to the Jeddah court Monday to follow up on a local media report that an appeal was denied. There, she received confirmation from the court that the sentence was upheld.

Badawi who has been imprisoned since 2012, was charged with violating Saudi Arabia’s information technology law and insulting Islam through his website “Saudi Arabian Liberals.” The lashings are to be carried out 50 lashes at a time, 20 weeks in a row. Badawi endured the first 50 of the 1,000 lashes stoically in January, arching his back in pain much to the outcry from human rights groups and U.S. officials.

Nigeria moves army headquarters for Boko Haram Nigeria’s military has begun moving its headquarters to the northern town of Maiduguri, close to the centre of the Boko Haram Islamist insurgency in what is aimed at ‘adding impetus and renewed vigour” to the fight against terrorism, a military statement said yesterday. A military advance team began work in Maiduguri on Monday, the statement said, as part of plans to move the command and control centre from Abuja.

The aim is to centralise operations close to the action, cut bureaucracy and speed up decision-making.

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Nairobi Court sets two death row convicts free

Two death row inmates have been set free after the High Court quashed sentences they were handed saying they were victims of mistaken identity.

Judges Luka Kimaru and Ngenye Macharia ruled that John Chege Muthoni and Kelvin Onchuru Seremani who were convicted in 2009 for violent robbery may have suffered from a miscarriage of justice.

“Witnesses claimed that they identified the appellants in the course of the robbery, they did not however give the physical description of their assailants in the first report made to the police, they did not even give a description of the clothes that the assailants wore on the night of the robbery to enable them to be positive that it was the appellants who had robbed them,” they said adding “It is possible that the appellants were victims of mistaken identity.”

According to the judges, evidence of visual identification in criminal cases can bring about miscarriage of justice and ought to be examined

JUSTICE AT LAST: The MIlimani Law Courts building in Upper Hill Nairobi. The building houses the High Court Judges, who yesterday quashed death sentences for two people convicted in 2009, setting them free.

carefully. In their appeal, lawyer John Swaka had told the court that the evidence of identification that the prosecution had relied on had raised doubt if indeed the two were the assailants who

accosted bar patrons on the night of December 2008 in Riruta while armed with a pistol, robbing them of cash, mobile phones and threatening to use actual violence in the process. “There are too

many gaps in the evidence of identification that raises reasonable doubt that the appellants were identified as members of the gang that robbed the complainants, there was no other evidence that was

adduced by the prosecution to corroborate the evidence of identification,” the lawyer submitted. He said that none of the items robbed off the complainants were recovered from his clients and

that the possibility that the complaints were mistaken in their identification of the appellants “may well be the correct position as relate to the events of the material night.”

The judges upheld the lawyer’s argument stating that the upshot of his submissions was that the prosecution had failed to build watertight case against the two, and granted them liberty forthrightly.

They said they were not convinced that the evidence of identification by the prosecution was “watertight.”

They said the submissions made by Swaka included alibi evidence supporting the appellants that they were elsewhere at the time the robbery took place. “Counsel called evidence from their relatives to confirm that indeed they were at their respective homes at the time the robbery is said to have taken place,’ the judges said.

The victims had been handed death sentences by the then Nairobi Chief Magistrate Uniter Kidullah.

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Cost of home loans may drop soon—CBK report The cost of mortgages is likely to fall in the coming months, a report from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) indicates.

The Bank has revealed that the home loan sector will grow this year, based on policies such as the adoption of a new loan pricing formula expected to bring down interest rates.

Coupled with initiatives to improve efficiency in the land registration process, the cost of mortgages and consequent expenses are likely to fall.

Merely months ago, the government announced that it was negotiating with local banks to reduce the interest charged on homeloans to single digits.

Bloomberg reports that the move came just as authorities were trying to make purchasing a home affordable in an economy where a majority of the population pays rent

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on a monthly basis.

More than half a million people in Kenya lack housing despite ongoing property development projects that are boosting the country’s construction market.

Private developers and the Kenya government provide the country with only 30,000 homes a year, barely a tenth of what the population requires, real estate giant, Shelter Afrique, reports.

Together with the interest rates charged on mortgages, which can reach as high as 21 per cent per annum, owning a home is a rather difficult task for many potential property owners.

The government plan to lower the interest rates to the single digits hopes to encourage property ownership while providing housing for thousands of Kenyans.

HOME FOR KENYANS: Workers at a construction site. Homes might soon be more affordable as loan rates are predicted to go down.

uS SoFtware company to Set up Shop in nairobi

HARD AT WORK: Employees inside one of SunGard’s mobile offices.

American software company SunGard is working towards opening an office in Nairobi.

The office will provide its existing customers in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with professional services, training and project support.

It will also function as a sales and account management base.

The move is part of Sungard’s ongoing initiative to expand and service new customers in the broader East African region.

With existing offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Tunis, Nairobi will mark SunGard’s fourth regional operating office in Africa.

The company is supporting the local financial industry with

their underlying technology and services.

This initiative, says the company, will enable clients to quickly bring new products to market, automate their business processes, implement tighter risk management practices, and meet required regulatory demands.

“With East Africa’s sizeable and strong developing financial services market, there is an increasing need for sound market regulation and compliance,” said Fred Manthe, Managing Director East Africa SunGard.

“As we focus on the region’s positive economic growth and expanding client network, we are very excited

about our strategic investment in East Africa and look forward to offering our customers a more efficient, competitive and industry aligned solutions and service delivery,” he added.

SunGard is one of the world’s leading financial software companies, with annual revenues of $2.8 billion (Sh274 billion), providing solutions for financial services, the public sector and education.

SunGard currently supports over 140 corporate customers in Africa, which include banks, securities firms, hedge funds, pension funds, asset managers, energy and commodity trading firms.

CAPITAL ALERT Foundation pledges Sh1.9m to local groups The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation is offering local organisations up to Sh1.9 million in funding as part of their latest grants drive, targeting NGOs in developing countries.

The Foundation is seeking applications from groups that develop the capacity of local organizations in the fields of

conservation, agriculture, and healthcare.

The CFH plans to offer $20,000 (roughly Sh1.9 million) to groups that address a particular problem in the aforementioned fields.

The Foundation will offer Conservation grants, Food grants and Health grants to any organization that meets their

criteria.

Conservation grants will support organizations that help conserve viable ecosystems and protect biological diversity in developing countries, Divya Sharma, a spokesperson on behalf of the Foundation has said.

Food grants will support organisations that promote or

develop specific sustainable agriculture practices with potential to advance science and practice in other countries.

Health grants will supports research, technical assistance, and training projects that improve public health through communitybased efforts that address health promotion, disease prevention,

family planning, and reproductive health.

In order to apply for funding, organisations must provide concept notes and full proposals for their projects.

Applicants are advised to visit “cfhfoundation. grantsmanagement08.com” for details.

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Chase Bank committed to funding women, youth and SMEs Chase Bank (Kenya) Limited has reaffirmed its plans to increase financial service access to SMEs, the youth and women in Kenya.

The bank has signed a Technical Assistance Agreement with Rabo Development that will help the bank continue its transformation into a full-fledged retail and commercial bank.

The Technical Assistance program is included in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Framework between Rabo International Advisory Services (RIAS) and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday, Chase Bank CEO Paul Njaga reiterated the bank’s

commitment to increasing access to financial services in Kenya.

“By committing to this initiative, Chase bank underscores our commitment to broaden the impact and scope of our proposition to our customers by increasing access to financial services in Kenya especially to the youth, women entrepreneurs, agribusiness and

SMEs engaged in sectors that have the highest impact on the lives of a majority of Kenyans”.

The lender has said that the 24 month project will enhance the bank’s customer relationship management capabilities, refine sales processes to ensure increased use of the bank’s services, as well as improve product redesign to

include propositions for women in business and the youth.

“Our business partners are central to our business. We leverage on their capacity and capabilities to develop and maintain long term relationships,” said Njaga

Airtel to help consumers gain from opportunities In the digital space Bharti Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications service provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, has vowed to support consumers within the “digital economy.”

The company is partnering with the 2015 International Telecommunication Union Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) in a move that will explore ways to benefit consumers in the emerging digital market.

The symposium, which runs from Tuesday the June 9, 2015, to the June 11, 2015 in Libreville Gabon, will bring together the leaders of international telecos and regulatory authorities.

The GSR conference’s central theme is “Mind the Digital Gap – Regulatory incentives to achieve digital opportunities”.

In support of the partnership, Airtel Africa Chief Executive Officer, Christian de Faria, participated in a leadership panel discussion titled ‘Funding an inclusive digital society from infrastructure to data’.

The session, which took place on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, examined the various investment opportunities and funding challenges in deploying ICT networks.

The CEO discussed the challenges in providing access and supporting the development of new services and applications.

The session was also used as a platform, examining ways to bolster access to knowledge in the digital world and “reduce the digital gap.”

“Airtel continues to look for ways in which all citizens can benefit from social and economic opportunities brought about by the digital

MODERN-DAY OFFICE: A man working from a restaurant. Airtel has promised to keep identifying opportunities from the growth of the digital industry.

CABIN CREW SUES AIRLINE FOR POISONING

VICTIM: Doctors believe Richard Westgate died from cabin fumes.

Former and current serving British airline cabin crew are set to sue the airline for poisoning.

The 17 said that they have been poisoned by contaminated cabin air and fell sick after breathing in fumes mixed with engine oil and other toxic chemicals.

Safety reports submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority show that between April 2014 and May 2015 there were 251 separate incidents of fumes or smoke inside a large passenger jet operated by a British airline.

Of the 251 cases, an illness was reported in 104 of them and at least 28 of those flights oxygen was administered.

A pilot from one of UK’s leading airlines testified at the hearing of

the case saying that he was affected by toxic fumes while landing at Birmingham Airport in 2014.

“Almost instantly myself and the captain became very unwell and decided it was bad enough to place our oxygen masks on,” he said, “we did not declare a mayday but we ended up auto-landing the plane and simply briefing, ‘Whoever is alive or conscious, pull back the thrust levels after touchdown.’ It was that serious.”

The cases are funded by the Unite union which represents 20,000 flight staff. The union is calling for a public inquiry into contaminated cabin air and it has also opened a dedicated legal unit to record and process claims from its membership.

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There is always a reason to dress up but none better than to save lives and support a good cause.

MSL clothing had an African couture collection that featured the latest designs and cuts of the African print.

LEFT: Shenu Hooda waves to the audience after impressing with her collection.

RIGHT: The beautiful hosts, Shirleen Wangari and Angela Muiruri try out singing.

AFRICAN PRINT & COUTURE 15 Model GAylyne AyuGi showcasing one of Martha Jabo’s designs.

DOMINATE SECOND BRAD’S FASHION SHOW

designers graced the runway on Friday at the second annual Brad’s Fashion show held at the Michael Joseph Centre, and it was as glamourous as expected.

The show, whose name is a mish-mash of letters picked from the founder Brian Oduor’s name has proven to be more than a fashion show as its proceeds go to the Cerebral Society of Kenya.

Compared to last year’s event, it was immediately evident the growth the show has registered, in terms of the number of people who attended, and the designers showcasing their products.

“Last year we only had designers from Kenya, but this year we have designers from Congo, Uganda and Kenya,” said Oduor Rikitah Collections were first on the runway. A stylist and designer, she brought the best of red carpet glamour; from mini dresses to sleeveless gowns.

Vazi Kali were next and just as their name suggests, their designs were off the hook, they went for colourful African Print designs. The designer, who has recently been causing a buzz with her Indian-chic collections, Shenu Hooda, impressed once again.

Mohammed Bana had the women off their feet and applauding in excitement

as he showcased his beachwear collection, which featured swim suits for both women and men, paraded by well-toned men and women. Jane Owour was next with her high end Ankara collection that featured crop tops, high waist skirts, flowing dresses and fitting jackets. But it was not just Kenyan affair-Keba clothing from Congo took the spotlight on the runway, showcasing an urban collection featuring t-shirts for both men and ladies.

MSL clothing showcased an African couture collection that featured the latest designs and cuts of the African print. Be Royal showed up with a male and female collection that exuded African royalty featuring the best from traditional to modern designs.

Angela Mamlaku wowed with a male and female jewellery collection that featured full body jewellery and statement neck pieces made from the best materials. Then there was Kenya’s collection that featured the best in leather bags, shoes and jackets.

MK’s collection showcased a colourful collection that featured official dresses, crop tops, jumpsuits and skirts. House of Tahzi impressed once again with their elegant collection, which featured figure-hugging dresses, shorts and jumpsuits.

But the best was no doubt saved for last.

Kenya’s collection, take a bow after a wonderful showcase.

Martha Jabo the designer from Uganda, showcased a new collection that featured elegant couture for men and women. She had the audience giving a standing ovation from the start to the end of run. Her collection featured couture gowns and slim fitting suits.

The hosts of the event were Angela Muiruri and Shirleen Wanagri, whose fashion choices were also on point.

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IF IT DISTURBS YOU; IT’S ART!

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drian Hogan is an illustrator living in Tokyo.

He has been drawing landscapes on coffee cups as practice and expensive hobby. The drill is simple; after Hogan is done with his morning coffee ,he turns his cup into a canvas and starts drawing the scene around him! He got the inspiration to draw on cups from a local Tokyo artist Mariya Suzuki. And he does not just stop at drawing; he films the artwork by rotating the cup to give a panoramic view of the background and the foreground art on the cup. What Hogan started as a means to practice soon grew after he posted videos of his art online. You can never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.

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Turkana dreamers The Turkana community still practises most of their traditional customs. They believe strongly in prophets and diviners ‘Emuron’ for rain as they live in dry areas.

The Emuron are God’s chief representatives, purifiers of agesets, predictors of the outcome of raids or war, and rainmakers.

They also have a role in finding the causes and cures for different diseases.

Emuron are usually approached in times of trouble for divine help.

Often, a diviner will have a certain limited scope of responsibilities, defined by the extent of their powers. In a case where other skills are needed, they will work together towards the common end. The most powerful Emuron is the Eekerujan or “dreamer”, who has the closest union with Akuj, for it is in dreams that Akuj speaks most clearly to humans. The role of Emuron is a calling and cannot be learned nor inherited, although it is believed that a prosperous emuron is more likely to have children with the same powers as him or herself. Before Akuj begins to communicate, he leads the unsuspecting candidate away from his home by the means of good spirits, after which he is returned home and taken to an established emuron for purification. Naturally the man starts dreaming differently and perceives his dreams cleary.

This is because he having been “taken away” took him close to Akuj. He becomes an emuron.

The dreamer can only predict to the extent their powers allow them to be but they cannot prevent God from acting out his schemes.

hen his class teacher described his drawing homework as the “best in class”, Turfson Muita felt like it was his birthday. He had always been part of the drawing gang in school and when his teacher praised his art, it motivated him to stand up to any competition— his artistic fate was sealed.

Fast forward to today and Turfson is on a mission to enlighten the parents of gifted kids about how beneficial a selfchosen career can be for their children, as opposed to a career path that has been dictated to them.

“My parents never bothered with my artistic magic until they saw what I have come to achieve presently. They would not enroll me in an arts college because they did not envision any kind of future success based on a career related to drawing,” he recalled.

The passionate artist, who believes that he can translate anything into a drawing,

looks up to Brian Duey as his role model, admiringly describing him as “very realistic in pencil drawing.”

Turfson only needs less than one day to create an A4 drawing, while two to four days are enough for him to complete an A2 piece. However, there are several underlying factors to the time needed to produce a final copy of a drawing as he elaborates.

“Drawing a lady with some braids will take more time as compared to drawing a bald man.”

Anything that is black in color gets his imagination r u n n i n g , especially the African kind of black. He recalled how he would sit outside in his younger years and start drawing his African neighbor or his younger brother.

With all the talent that he holds

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within, Turfson has one major fear: drawing himself. Many artists start off by trying to make a portrait of themselves but for Turfson, this is the only type of drawing that he doesn’t think he is psychologically prepared to undertake.

From his point of view, he considers the greatest challenge to the art scene in Kenya to be limited exposure and recognition of artists among the public. He sells his artwork for profit, and interested clients can contact him through his largely subscribed Facebook art fan page ‘Turfson Graphite’.

Having had the honor of personally handing a painting to Hon. Samuel Phoghisio, the young, but promising, artist has one message for artists who are afraid of utilizing their talent: “It’s the 21st century, get yourself a portrait.”

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You need to reAlize thAt SometimeS, people SAY Some thingS juSt for the SAKe of being nice.

Hot topics Timmy and DNA collabo

Timmy Tdat and DNA have teamed up on a new song, Usiogope. The two previously worked together on the Welle Welle remix.

Speaking exclusively to X Access, Timmy said “After I worked with him on Welle Welle, I felt we had good chemistry and asked him to come on board on this song.” The song has been produced

by Cedo, Rapdamu and DNA.

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ISIS stopped singer from releasing song Sarah Fanah who is known for her song, El Shaddai delayed the release of her song because of ISIS threats. The Kenyan Eritrean singer delayed the release of her Nitakuimbia Video after hundreds of Eritreans perished at sea as they attempted to cross into Europe, and 30 Ethiopians were beheaded by ISIS. Nitakuimba was produced at Urban Scorch Studios and has the Eritrean feel fused with the Kenyan tempo, making it danceable yet soulful.

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After groove snub, Willy Paul now releases new song Willy Paul has released his new song, Hukuniacha. The singer said he had written the song a year ago and felt this was the right time to release it. He said the song is an avenue for people to hear his side of the story. The video is set to be released soon and will feature Mzazi Willy M Tuva, the celebrated radio and TV presenter. This comes hours after the Groove fraternity snubbed the Sitolia singer and gave all accolades to Bahati.

ASK dr X Dear Dr X,

My boyfriend and I are always fighting. It is like there is no end to all the fights we have. We are always fighting over insignificant things. We even tried taking a break but they do not seem to work. I love him and I know he loves me and we do not want to break up what can we do?

Jane

how to play the perfect

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o your best friend has started seeing someone, but you love each other so much that you can’t stand spending time apart. He/ she suggests that you adopt the universal strategy of not letting their new relationship come in between your friendship; keep hanging out together all the time and adding their new boyfriend/girlfriend into the mix.

You are now the third wheel in that relationship!

Third wheel situations are usually awkward because one needs to maintain balance and fairness between their best friend and their romantic partner.

Can you be a perfect third wheel?

We share some tips.

Understand that three is a crowd You need to realize that sometimes, people say some things just for the sake of being nice. Your friend might ask you to join him/her and their significant other for a road trip or an outing, but they might not really want you to tag along.

It is advisable to decline invitations once in a while so as to give your

friend time alone with their loved one, especially on events that suggest romance such as Valentines and anniversaries.

Some things are best left unsaid, and your friend will appreciate it when you give them time and space even though she/he might not verbally express it.

Don’t compete for attention Competing for your friend’s attention with their newly found sweetheart is the worst tug of war you could get yourself into. More often than not, when it comes down to the friend picking either you or their loved one, you will be the foregone alternative.

Besides, competing for your friend’s attention only makes things awkward among the three of you. If you feel that you are not receiving as much attention as you deserve, address the issue to your friend and avoid engaging their boyfriend or girlfriend.

A handful of friends never killed anyone When you have a lot of friends, it is easy to find alternative hangout activities, other than with your best friend, which also helps you give him/ her some space with their partner.

It is always good to have several back-up options in life including in situations involving friendship and love.

Have your alone time with your friend As much as you want to give your friend space, do not distance yourself too much. Try and spend some regular quality time with your pal where you can share experiences and have fun together without overdoing it or over stepping boundaries.

Remember that despite you and your friend being best friends for life, you both have separate lives and it is crucial to draw the distinctive line.

How can we stop arguing and start loving?

Dear Jane.

From what you have said, it seems that after your arguments both of you do not seem to be working out your issues as well as you think you are. It seems you both find it hard to resolve your issues properly and that may explain why you are always fighting. A small thing could trigger something you fought over a few months ago that was not resolved.

You need to try analysing each of your arguments

and figure out where you went wrong while solving the disagreements then both of you can come to a compromise. The biggest issue with arguments is that couples sometimes fail to see and notice their partner’s point of view preferring to see it from their own perspective if you truly love one another you must each agree to compromise.

Good luck.

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

Dr X.

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With a great cast, the movie takes its sweet time to get to the storyline.

A decorated military officer returns to Hawaii where he had some of the best moments of his career. He reconnects with a long lost love then unexpectedly falls in love with a no nonsense Air Force officer. The twists and turns are well worth the time. The cast gel well as a package.

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icking the perfect suit can be quite a chore for most men but GnM trends by Michael Macharia and George Gitau have made it easy by designing slim fitting suits that are guaranteed to bring out the best in any man. They launched their new collection last week dubbed “Shades of Grey,” which

mimicked the theme colour of the collection. “The colour grey blends with every occasion,” George Gitau also, a designer ,explained, “it can be worn at any event the trick is in the mix.”

GnM told us that they were inspired by the need to design a suit any man would find hard to resist wearing daily.

rating: R Genre: Comedy Cast: Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Jeremy Piven time: 1hr 45 mins.

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entourage A movie remake of this series should not have happened at all. It is a disappointing waste of time.

Vince Chase is back.

Together with his boys Eric, Turtle and Johnny are back in business with Our rating: H H

their super-agent Ari Gold.

Vince lets his friends know of his latest risky project, he wants to direct. There could have been a better story line, this one is lazy.

McCarthy is the life of the party and the movie is not short of her hilarious antics.

Susan Cooper is a desk CIA analyst. Bored with her position, Susan volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the circle of a dangerous arms dealer. The fate of the world is in her hands as she must find out crucial Intel to prevent global disaster. An award winning performance

rating: R Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, and Rose Byrne Time: 1hr 57 min

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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 People are apt to be quite emotional when it comes to the image they wish to project today, Capricorn. Be careful where you step. It’s your job to see through the trendy makeup and fashion that hide the true personalities of the people who insist on wearing these masks.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 People may be extra passionate, and most aren’t going to be impressed with unrealistic plans.

You can try your normal approach of simply ramming straight ahead with your plans, but a better approach might be to think first and be more strategic.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 You’re at an emotionally climactic point now, Pisces, and you might find that harsh opposition is coming at you for no clear reason. There’s a stubborn, strong force surrounding you, and you should be aware that the more rigid your viewpoint, the harder it will be for any resolution.

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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 It would be wise to adopt a more serious tone than usual. You might be inclined to say words carelessly, but people are going to take you literally. Your attention to fashion and pop culture may conflict with a force that’s asking you to focus on things of deeper spiritual value.

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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 You have the sensitivity to pick up on what’s going on in every situation today, Taurus. Powerful emotions may conflict with extremely strong opinions. Welcome to the battle between the head and the heart! On this day you may be more apt to side with the heart.

GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 The fantasy world that you’ve built for yourself is a pleasure, Gemini. People frolic in it and have a grand time. Your presence delights people. Today, however, this world may be threatened by harsh realities that are coming in the form of electronic information.

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 It may be difficult to stay grounded today with all the information flying around and all the emotion roiling in your heart. This is the key to maintaining a level head today. Approach the day with passion and take care of any investigative work that needs doing.

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Since you’re the kind, diplomatic, and sensitive type, you make the perfect target for the more abrasive and opinionated. You may want to side with the cold, hard facts presented to you, although there is a great deal of emotional power working to stir up the pot.

VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 There’s a wave of powerful energy working to strengthen your ego and self-confidence. Use this boost to the best of your ability. You will need it. There is a strong, fact-oriented force working to combat your aims, and you will find that it’s equally powerful and stubborn.

MuSTREAD No Time like the Present —by Nadine Gordimer

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 A good tactic today would be to convert your fears to motivation for positive action. You have a great deal of energy at your disposal, Libra. Don’t waste it. Be aware that it’s one of those situations when the smallest comment or insult may set off a chain reaction of misinformation.

Steve and Jabulile fell in love and got married at a time when interracial unions were illegal. Now post-apartheid, the two can live freely in a new South Africa. Steve and Jabulile actively campaigned for a free South Africa, now they get to see it and live in it. They blend in to the society, Steve is now a university lecturer and Jabulile is a lawyer. Their children are happy and living in freedom. Thinking they have escaped the pressures of rules, the two are surprised with the demands of their middle class life and how society expects them to behave. Tired of the expectations, the two consider leaving their beloved country that they fought so hard to free.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 You’re likely to be faced with conflicting reports today, Scorpio. Information may be tainted with emotion, so be careful about going with the choice that shouts the loudest. You may get pigeonholed into a place you don’t want to be in. Heed the internal warnings you pick up.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 You may be seduced by fantastic promises that offer wonderful rewards. Beware of lots of bells and whistles, Sagittarius. There may be a great deal of talk but not much to substantiate such wonderful claims. Don’t forget who’s boss.

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Sunday’s answers

YOURSAY

How long will we fight over healthcare?

Kenyan politicians are a very crazy lot. They would do anything to derail a project just because it was not their idea or a particular party will look good. All this is at the expense of the Kenyan taxpayer. Every year it is estimated that 40,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed and 27,000 of these cases are fatal due to an inadequate healthcare system. Our healthcare system is in dire need of an up-

lift. How would you explain cancer patients waiting in line for a year to use one radiology machine? Kenyatta National Hospital is the biggest referral hospital in the country and yet it is understaffed and it does not have enough machines. Here we are with politicians who care about what they ate yesterday! We are doomed as Kenyans. — Mary Uside, Nairobi

Along with decency training, matatu crews need to learn to shower

I have noted that some matatu conductors haven’t had a bath for quite a long time. Others don’t brush their teeth while another good number of them don’t change their clothes.

It’s a serious insult to commonsense when someone is smelling like a thousand rotten corpses. It also kills ones desire to travel though it leaves us with no options, but just

why would you allow yourself to stink like a polecat?

Inasmuch as it’s totally understood that touts endure some really tough working conditions because of the nature of their jobs which I highly respect, let them keep in mind that a little hygiene goes along way.

— Amunga Evan, Nairobi

I want my change, please

The other day I went shopping. While at the till, my change back was supposed to be four shillings, the cashier without shame hands me over two sweets. I refused to take the sweets and insisted on my four shillings, which he eventually gave me. Since when was money exchanged for candy? These supermarkets

are taking us for a ride. When you turn it against them and pay with the sweets, they refuse to take it. But if you are giving it to me in the form of currency then why can’t I buy something with it? The supermarkets need to be warned and fined for exchanging money with candy.

—Jackson Maina, Nairobi

Where are Nairobi’s pavements?

I’m not an engineer but I assume that every road needs a pavement so that pedestrians have a path to walk on without the fear of getting run over by passing vehicles.

So where the hell are Nairobi’s pavements?

Has the County Government fallen asleep or is there not enough money in the budget for a few kilometers of tarmac?

I’m sick and tired of living in an urban area that looks like a rural disaster every

time it rains.

Why bother paying taxes if the government isn’t fixing our roads? I can’t be going to work every morning looking like I crawled out of a pit latrine!

That said, there is a short stretch along Othaya Road, leading to Lavington, where workers have placed muddy piles of soil where the pavement should be.

Someone from the County government needs to get off their ass and get rid of that mud!

— Anonymous, Nairobi

Our leaders are killing us Corruption will be the death of our country.

Hospital patients have now become the latest victims of the selfishness of our leaders.

The same people that we vote for to protect us from such vices are the same ones that take it upon themselves to see that we suffer. I think there should be stiffer penalties introduced to

those found guilty of corruption of any kind.

May be can even borrow a leaf from China and hang those found guilty this will serve as a warning to those who even think of it. This will bring back our country to its glory.

— Kefa Yusuf, South B

N.Eastern issues need to be dealt with well

The people in North Eastern province do not get a chance to enjoy a quiet comfortable life.

All they know is 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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German women whack Ivorians in WC opener Germany began their bid to regain the Women’s World Cup by putting 10 past Ivory Coast in Ottawa. Celia Sasic scored a hat-trick and Anja Mittag netted twice as Germany were 5-0 up inside 35 minutes.

Mittag completed her treble after the break, with Simone Laudehr, Sara Dabritz, Melanie Behringer and Alexandra Popp all finding the net.

“We had judged them to be better than they were today,” said Germany coach Silvia Neid.

Germany fell short of matching the record they set with an 11-0 win over Argentina in 2007.

They went on to defend the trophy they won four years earlier, but failed to reach the semi-finals on home soil in 2011.

Now, the team at the top of the world rankings annihilated an Ivory Coast side who, at 67, are the lowest ranked in the tournament.

“We must forget the score from today, forget the negative points, and learn from this,” said Ivory Coast coach Clementine Toure.

“Playing the best team in the world is also the best way to learn for us.”

Germany could have had more had they not wasted a host of chances in a desperately one-sided first

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half an hour.

Ivory Coast, making their tournament debut, were able to stem the tide for 30 minutes either side of the break and even had chances to get on the scoresheet.

Binta Diakite had a goal ruled out for a foul on German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer and Ange N’Guessan headed over when faced with an open goal.

But as the African side tired, more gaps opened in their defence, and Germany were able to add five more in the final 25 minutes.

Germany meet Norway, who beat Thailand 4-0, on Thursday.

HARCULEAN: Germany women football team beat Ivory coast 10-0 in the opening match of the women World Cup match in Canada.

Liverpool sign Ings from Burnley

REMOVED: New Togo coach Tom Saintfiet has removed captain Emmanuel Adebayor (pictured) from the squad.

Togo axe Adebayor from squad New Togo coach Tom Saintfiet has removed captain Emmanuel Adebayor from the squad to face Ghana in an international friendly on Monday.

Saintfiet said Adebayor and two other Togo players - Kossi Agassa and Floyd Ayite - had shown a lack of discipline after they failed to join up with the squad on time as they prepared for their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier next weekend.

“I have no problem with the players as individuals,” Saintfiet said.

“At the moment they are not part of it, but they have not been suspended and I have

no problem with them. The doors are never closed for me because these are players with exceptional quality” “It’s their choice not to come to the hotel, not to be part of the group, and that makes the choice for me very easy to say these players are now not able to be part of the national team.

“We ask only to be as one team together, to prepare us for these important games,” Saintfiet explained.

Togo take on Liberia in Lome on Sunday 14 June in a Group A fixture that marks the start of their qualifying campaign for the 2017 Nations Cup finals.

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Burnley striker Danny Ings.

The England Under-21 international is out of contract at Turf Moor and will join the Anfield club on 1 July subject to a medical.

The Clarets are entitled to compensation for Ings but the clubs have not yet agreed a transfer fee.

Ings, 22, scored 11 goals in the Premier League this season but could not prevent the club from being relegated.

The former Bournemouth forward is in the England Under-21squad for this month’s European Championship in the Czech Republic.

He becomes the second summer signing at Anfield

after James Milner joined from Manchester City last week.

Liverpool forwards Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini, Rickie Lambert and Daniel Sturridge scored eight league goals between them as Brendan Rodgers’ side finished sixth in the Premier League.

If the two clubs cannot agree on a fee for Ings then the price will be set by a tribunal as the player is under the age of 24.

Burnley said: “We have rejected an offer made by Liverpool, but will continue to have dialogue with the club in order to reach a resolution over the fee.”

Ings joined the Clarets from Bournemouth four years ago for £1mand scored 43 goals in 130 games for the club.

OFFICIOALLY A RED: Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Burnley striker Danny Ings (pictured).

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KCB to field youthful side for 7s series Reigning Champions of the five-leg Sevens Series KCB are planning to field a youthful squad, albeit in the initial stages for the 2015 Seven’s series set to kick off sometime in July.

According to KCB Team Manager Ronney Kangeta, bringing in young vibrant players will be a

way of guaranteeing continuity in the team, as well as cultivating the much-required depth.

“We are focusing on the Seven Series ahead and this time we want to field a young squad in the initial tournaments. Towards the end we will bring in the experienced players. With a blend of the two

we are confident that we can still win the series as we will have built the necessary depth required,” he said.

Kangeta’s sentiments were echoed

by Strength and Conditioning Coach (S&C) Mike Shamia.

“Fielding young players is part of our continued plan to expose as

many players as possible to the big stage. We did the same during the Great Rift 10-aside and the Katch 10s and the results were very positive,” added Shamia In the season gone by, KCB won the overall Seven’s Series title by lifting three of the five events; Kabeberi, Dala and Prinsloo

LeBron’s tripLe-douBLe Leads Cavs to overtime viCtory over Warriors James inspired the Cleveland Cavaliers to an overtime 95-93 victory at Golden State Warriors to level up the NBA finals at one game each.

James scored a ‘triple-double’ - 39 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists.

But Golden State overturned a three-point deficit in the final quarter to send the game into added time.

The Cavaliers trailed by a point until Matthew Dellavedova’s two free throws with 10 seconds remaining tied the bestof-seven series.

“I tried to give it all to my team-mates. And they do a great job of giving it back to me. Total team effort,’’ said James, 30, who was successful with 11 of his 35 shots from the floor.

“To be back in the same position we were in three days ago and to come back and even the series is big time.’’

Golden State won the first game 108-100, also in overtime, on Thursday, and the series now moves to Cleveland for two matches, starting on Tuesday.

BIG KAHUNA: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) stands on the court in front of head coach David Blatt during the first half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015.

titles and reaching the Driftwood Sevens final. It mattered little that they settled for second spot in the Bowl of the last event – Christie 7s. Other than sweep the Series, KCB produced the Most Valuable Player – flyer Jacob Ojee, who also emerged as the Top Try scorer with 24 touchdowns.

French Open: Maria Sharapova sent packing, Serena survives Stan Wawrinka backed Novak Djokovic to win the French Open one day after beating the serb in the final at Roland Garros.

Wawrinka, seeded eighth, defeated the world number one 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 to win his second Grand Slam title.

The Swiss, 30, also denied Djokovic the one major title to have eluded him.

“I’m sure he’s going to get it one one day because he’s so strong. I know he’s looking badly and desperately for this title,” said Wawrinka.

“The way he was playing these two weeks was just amazing.”

Wawrinka recovered from a set down to end Djokovic’s 28-match winning streak, with a final tally of 60 winners illustrating his aggressive approach.

“That’s the way I have to play if I want to beat him,” he said.

“I’m still surprised the way I played, because I think I played amazing today.

“I was really nervous but I didn’t choke. I was always going for my shot, always going for the right play.”

Wawrinka won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last year, taking him to third in the rankings, and he added a Davis Cup victory alongside Roger Federer in November.

However, he has also suffered slumps in form and was ranked outside the top 20 in 2012, while 12 months ago he lost in the first round in Paris. “It’s quite strange when I tell myself that I have a gold medal in Davis Cup and I have two Grand Slams,” he said.

Kipsang: Kenyans plot Kiprotich downfall in Beijing Former marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang says Kenya has what it takes to stop Ugandan Stephen Kiprotich in August’s IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.

The Olympic marathon bronze medallist says he predicts a Kenya podium sweep in Beijing but also warns his teammates not be complacent.

Kipsang, a victim of Kiprotich when the Ugandan gold in the 2012 London Olympics and 2013 Moscow World

Championships says it’s about time Kenya returned to winning ways.

“Individual preparation is key to the joint effort by the three participants who will be selected. From now up to August we all need to work hard,” he said.

“Sometimes we burn ourselves out before these championships because of taking part in many road races in the run. I don’t want to fall in that trap so this year, before Beijing, I just want to take part in one half marathon probably in Ostrava,”

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he said. “Winning a championship takes a lot that’s why I’m competing in these track races to work on my speed. If I get more of such races and the half marathon I think I’ll be ready for Beijing.

Kenya will only field three athletes in the men’s World Marathon after failing to win the previous edition. Kenya is keen on reclaiming bragging rights to the 42km race from neighbours Uganda has allowed the selected athletes ample time to get in shape ahead of the Beijing race.

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TARGETED: Uganda’s Stephen Kiprotich celebrates with his national flag as he approaches the finish line to win the men’s marathon in 2012 London Olympics.

Williamson upbeat ahead of afCon Campaign Harambee Stars coach Bobby Williamson is happy Kenya was involved in the FIFA weekend saying his players will be ready for first leg of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers fixture this coming weekend.

Harambee stars returned to the country on Monday after a weekend tour of Kigali where the team participated in the 2015 Rwanda Genocide Memorial Tournament.

Stars drew 0 – 0 with the hosts on Saturday before beating South Sudan 2 – 0 a day later in match that saw captain and Southampton midfielder score the opener with Gor Mahia hitman Michael Olunga capping his senior international appearance with the second.

“We have had a good run here drawing one and winning the other with clean sheets in both games which is a big positive going forward, It was also a good opportunity to give a number of local based players international exposure,” he said referring to Ian Otieno, Evans Maliach and Charles Odette who all featured in Rwanda.

Despite crediting the entire team for a good performance, Williamson lauded his back line for managing a clean sheet in the two matches.

“We are just focused on getting the boys ready despite a few challenges here and there but so far so good.

What’s at stake is that we work on scoring more goals and we shall be good to go,” he said.

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Manchester United most valuable football brand Manchester United is the world’s most valuable football brand, replacing Bayern Munich, according to a report from consultancy Brand Finance.

Despite winning no trophies again last season the Old Trafford club’s brand is estimated to be worth $1.2bn.

Six of the top 10 most valuable club brands were English.

Barcelona, who won the champions league final on Saturday, slipped two places from last year to sixth most valuable club, worth $773m.

A recent report in Spanish newspaper Sport had suggested that Man Utd’s global fan base had fallen because of its couple of barren seasons.

But the Brand Finance report said: “Even if recent reports of fan losses are to be believed, United retains legions of followers in India, South East Asia and China, contributing to a total of over half a billion individuals and the news certainly does not appear to have deterred sponsors.”

They point to the club’s lucrative shirst sposnroship deal with Chevrolet and “record breaking” kit supply deal with Adidas, which was signed in 2014 and is worth £750m to United over 10 years.

They added that “the huge windfalls that Man Utd can expect, will see both revenues and brand value continue to increase in the coming years”.

They also say that the club’s brand value has increased by 63% since 2014. “The most critical success factor in the Manchester United brand’s renewed financial potency has been this year’s record-breaking, £5.1bn deal for the UK broadcast rights of the Premier League.”

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USA too good for Ausralia at World Cup M

egan Rapinoe scored twice as the USA started their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Australia. The number two ranked team in the world are early leaders of Group D, following Sweden’s 3-3 draw with Nigeria. Rapinoe opened the scoring for the USA and - despite Lisa De Vanna’s equaliser for Australia - she had her second after the break, before Christen Press put the game out of reach in Winnipeg. In Group C Japan beat Switzerland 1-0, while Cameroon thrashed Ecuador 6-0. Reigning champions Japan, who beat the USA in the 2011 final, secured three points through Aya Miyama’s

first-half penalty in Vancouver. The USA are pre-tournament favourites in Canada, alongside Germany, who recorded an emphatic 10-0 win over Ivory Coast on Sunday night. Jill Ellis’s side have not been handed a straightforward group though, with this victory over 10th-ranked Australia coming before Friday night’s game with fifth-best team in the world Sweden.

“We were a bit nervous. We couldn’t play a lot worse at times,’’ said Rapinoe, 29.

“But we settled in a bit and we were able to get some goals.

Three points, that’s most important, especially in this group that’s shaping up a little weird.”

GOOAAAL!: United States’ Christen Press (23) celebrates her goal against Australia with Lauren Holiday (12) during a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match on Monday.

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