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MP Kuria bond case ruling moved to september

cancellation of the bond terms as applied for by the director of public prosecutions could see the gatundu south lawmaker locked up in police cells

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Pastor Ng’ang’a finally charged

elevangelist James Ng’ang’a has finally been charged following his involvement in a fatal road crash which left a woman dead and her husband seriously injured. The preacher was early today arraigned before senior

resident magistrate Tomothy Ole Tanchu of the Limuru Law Courts. He was charged with dangerous driving that led to the death of Mercy Njeri, conspiring to defeat justice by giving false information and failing to report an accident to the police.

He denied all the charges. However, he will remain in police custody until tomorrow when the court makes a determination on his bond application. He will be detained at the Gigiri police station. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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A DATE WITH JUSTICE: Neno Evangelism center preacher James Ng’anga (right), Limuru Traffic Commander Patrick Baya (center) and Simon Kuria at the Limuru Magistrates Courts today. The three were charged alongside Inspector Christopher Nzioka (not in picture) for various offenses following last month’s accident at Tigoni in which a woman was killed and her husband seriously wounded. They were all denied bond and will spend another night at the Gigiri Police Station.

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House leaders in consensus meeting to extend deadline

Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi postponed the debate and directed majority leader Aden Duale and deputy minority leader Jakoyo Midiwo to convene a House leadership meeting. PHOTO/Capital FM

Heads of the two major coalitions in the National Assembly met today morning in attempts to reach a consensus following yesterday’s aborted debate on the extension of deadlines for constitutional Bills which parliament must pass by August 27. The National Assembly is required to pass 28 pieces of legislation, a majority of which the constitution requires to be passed by next week, else the House risks being dissolved. Legislators from both sides of the House agreed on the need to extend the deadline but have differed over the duration of the extension. While those allied to the ruling Jubilee coalition are pushing for a one-year extension, their colleagues in the opposition argue a

year is too long and want the deadline pushed forward by not more than six months. Yesterday, debate on the extension was deferred as it was clear that the two-thirds majority required to approve the extension could not be raised. Speaker Justin Muturi postponed the debate and directed Majority Leader Aden Duale and Jakoyo Midiwo (minority chief whip) to convene a House leadership meeting to build consensus on the matter and report back to him today afternoon. “It is unfortunate that the drafters of the Constitution decided to put the Sword of Damocles on Parliament but this being the last set of the bills, it’s only fair that both sides of the House leadership meet and decide whether you want us to proceed with the

motion tomorrow (Thursday) so that you can decide either way and then the rest will follow, the consequences are outlined in Article 261 (of the Constitution),” Speaker Muturi told the House. The two leaders are expected to lobby their colleagues and whip them into supporting and agreed extension period when the motion is debated today. Midiwo had requested Mr Muturi to postpone debate after it emerged that there were less than 150 MPs in the House which falls below the 233 MPs threshold required to extend the deadline and save Parliament from being dissolved. “We have agreed that we have a consultative meeting which I am going to convene to agree on the period between six months, nine months or 12 months,” Duale explained.

Students win Pastor Ng’ang’a to spend big as MPs another night in custody pass Helb Bill From Page 1

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) will now have to document the capability of a student to pay for their university education if the body denies the student a loan. This is after an amendment before parliament was passed waiting the approval of parliament. The amendments further seek to guarantee loans access to students from poor backgrounds. Under the new amendments student will also be require swearing affidavits before being granted an interest waiver and exempted from late payment penalties. Parliament Wednesday approved changes to the Higher Education Loans Board Act, in a Bill sponsored by Kiharu MP Irungu Kangata. The Bill now awaits President Kenyatta’s assent. “All regular government sponsored undergraduate students in the universities shall upon application of the loan be entitled to an award unless the board is able to provide documentary evidence of student’s ability to pay fees without the loan,” Kangata stated in the amendments. “We want to make sure that any

student who is pursuing higher education, not just at the public universities, has a fair chance and access to HELB loans. That is one of the improvements that we will be making at the amendment stage. So, HELB has no money and is always languishing. It does not have enough money to give to the new generation of students who need that money desperately,” said Kibra MP Ken Okoth while supporting the amendments. He vowed to push the house to make adjustments to ensure that the grace period within which to start paying the loan is reasonable, perhaps a maximum of one year after one complete their studies. If the Act is signed into law, graduates will be required by law to notify HELB in writing on the lack of a source of income a year after receiving their degrees or diplomas, upon which the board will not levy penalties on the loan. “Where within one year of completion of his studies a loanee has not secured a source of income, the loanee shall notify the Board in writing and the Board shall not levy penalty on the loan,” the Bill reads.

Pastor Ng’ang’a’s lawyer Assa Nyakundi wanted his client to be released on bond, something that the Director of Public Prosecutions opposed. The DPP while insisting that the four be denied bond argued that they can interfere with evidence. He also feared that the two accused police officers might influence their juniors to intimidate witnesses. A determination on the bond request was not yet made by the time we went to press.

Ng’ang’a’s co-accused in the case Patrick Kahindi Baya who is the Limuru Traffic Commander, Simon Kuria and Inspector Christopher Nzioka were also charged alongside him. Both Baya and Nzioka are accused of covering up the case. They denied charges of neglecting their duties. Simon Kuria, the man initially said to have been driving when the accident occurred was charged with conspiring with Ng’ang’a to defeat justice and giving false information

FACING CHARGES: Preacher James Ng’ang’a (right) and his co-accused at the Limuru Magistrates Courts early today.

to police officers. He also denied the charge. The Neno Evangelism Centre preacher was arrested yesterday at around 12.30 pm in the company of his lawyers near the Serena Hotel and taken to the Traffic Police headquarters in Ruaraka before being transferred to the Gigiri Police Station where he spent the night in a police cell. Speaking to reporters shortly after Ng’ang’a was booked in, lawyer Cliff Ombeta described the manner in which his client was being handled as undignified. “We believe that this matter is simply a traffic matter. It is causing death by dangerous driving which we are denying. Why should it be given some kind of magnitude…what makes this so different?” He asked. The preacher, who is popularly known as Apostle Ng’ang’a, is said to have been driving his Range Rover car on the wrong side of the road when it crashed into a car in which Mercy Njeri and her husband were. The crash occurred at Tigoni in Limuru, Kiambu County late last month but only came to the limelight two weeks ago amid allegations of a cover-up involving police officers aimed at protecting the pastor. And today, there was a heavy police presence outside the court in Limuru as hundreds of the preacher’s followers flocked to hear the case.

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Developing countries are not equipped to deal with harmful gases: Research

Kenya, like other Sub-Saharan African states, risk producing extremely dangerous amounts of harmful gases into the atmosphere. New research has revealed that developing countries do not have air quality management systems because of inadequate legislation, budgetary constraints and lack of political reforms. Developed countries on the other hand, at the behest of human rights groups like the United Nations (UN), have developed policies that monitor dangerous carbon emissions. A study, dubbed Industrial air pollution in rural Kenya has found that contaminated air in urban areas is just a tip of the ice-berg. The information, which was compiled by researchers Eunice Omanga, Lisa Ulmer, Zekarias Berhane and Michael Gatari, shows that “there is a major challenge in maintaining a balance between economic development and a sustainable environment.” While kenya’s pollution levels are not yet at a catastrophic

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stage, they seem to be inching closer. Places like Beijing started out like Kenya until things got out of hand. Now, breathing in Beijing’s air is the same as smoking 40 cigarettes a day. Experts have warned that developing countries are moving in the same direction. However, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has done its part to support a set of guidelines, laws and regulations that prohibit the emission of air pollution. In fact, the NEMA-sanctioned Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act stipulates that “No person shall act in a way that directly or indirectly causes, or is likely to cause immediate or subsequent air pollution.” The report argues that pollution from industries raises health concerns for employees and neighbouring communities. It has been stated that contaminated air raises the risk of contracting lung-based diseases that can prove fatal.

Cabinet to decide on fate of GMO’s today Kenyans will today know whether the ban on Genetically Modified foods will be lifted. Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia says that the Cabinet will make its decision public after meeting this week. The Cabinet normally meets on Thursdays. Kenya placed a ban on genetically modified foods in November 2012, however, Deputy President William Ruto announced last week that the government is considering lifting the embargo in two months’ time. Macharia says the findings of a taskforce meant to advise the Cabinet on the issue will also be released today. “Let the cabinet have chance to discuss, and then from there decide and make the results public. We have already made our own recommendations, which don’t look bad,” he said. Ruto’s announcement elicited different reactions from both pro-GMO crusaders and those opposed to genetic foods. The consumers federation said they want issues that prompted the ban be addressed before it

Health Cabinet Secretary, James Macharia.

can be lifted. But the Kenya Medical Association has supported the lifting of a ban. Chairman Elly Nyaim also refuted claims that

Ruto suffers blow in evidence ruling: Deputy President William Ruto was yesterday dealt a blow after ICC judges allowed a prosecution request to use evidence earlier given by hostile witnessses. The witnesses disowned their original statements which will now be used as evidence against Mr Ruto by the prosecution. In her request, Ms Bensouda told the judges of “the existence of an organised and effective scheme to...

Moses Kuria’s case to be determined in three weeks Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria will know whether a bond he was granted in a hate speech case will be cancelled on September 14. This is after trial magistrate Teresa Nyangene set the ruling to be made in the next three weeks. Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko wants Kuria’s bond cancelled for breaching the bond terms after he incited youths in his constituency to attack and slash politicians opposed to National Youth Service projects. But the MP through his lawyer Danson Mungatana, argues that the move by the DPP is a plan to deny him his constitutional rights.

such foods are unsafe for human consumption, adding that scientists in the country have proven otherwise. “I want to thank the government for making this announcement because they have allowed the stakeholders involvement,” Nyaim said. Kenya University Biotech Consortium (KUBICO) through its Secretary General Joel Ochieng also claimed to have done a research proving the safety of GMOs. Ochieng said organizations opposing GMOs fund projects that can escalate food crisis so as to convince the people that they are not well governed. “Various government ministries, departments and agencies concerned with biotechnology have already consulted and agreed on the necessary regulations and safety measures to be adhered to so that we can maximise on agricultural production, improve health services, conserve the environment and basically improve the living standards of our people,” he said last week at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi.

Adopt technology to combat crimes, police bosses told

ICC: Blow for Ruto after more evidence allowed: Deputy President William Ruto suffered setback at the ICC after trial judges allowed the prosecution to juse prior recorded statements of hostile witnesses. The ruling came on a day the battle between ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government was renewed. The ICC Appeals Chamber did not find that the Kenyan government failed to co-operate with the prosecution in Pres...

Adopt technology to combat crimes, police bosses told Police chiefs in the region have been asked to adopt hi-tech communication in the fight against terrorism and other emerging criminal activities. Deputy President William Ruto said police should embrace modern technology as the only way to contain transnational organized crimes. “You must take advantage of technology in the fight against transnational crime,” he told them after officially opening the 17th Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Organisation (EAPCCO) conference in Naivasha. The theme of the conference was ‘fighting transnational organised crime through enhanced cooperation.’

WHAT OTHERS SAID TODAY... Ruto was sacked over land - Karua: NARCKenya leader Martha Karua said yesterday that Deputy President William Ruto was sacked from the Cabinet in 2011 because he illegally acquired and sold a government forest in Ngong. Karua, a former minister in the Grand Coalition government of 200813, said the DP was inccere this week on the factors that led to his sacking. “Back then I was a member of the backbanch in the parliament when we raised issues of integrity...

Police are looking for a man who killed his two year old son in a domestic quarrel in Lungalunga, Nairobi. The man had had a quarrel with his wife over marital issues when he turned on the child and killed him. This woman had left the house briefly. She told police she came back and found the child lying in a pool of blood having been clobbered and the man was missing. Elsewhere, a bandit was shot dead by police in Jamhuri estate and a gun recovered from him. He was in the company of three others and had attacked an area resident when an alarm was raised. Police say the slain man is a suspect linked to several other robberies in the area.

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‘No foreign role’ in Bangkok bomb Monday’s bombing in Thailand was “unlikely” to have been the work of an international terror group, the Thai government has said. Col Winthai Suvaree, a spokesman for the ruling military junta, said this was the preliminary conclusion reached by investigators. However, authorities say the prime suspect in the bombings was foreign. The attack on the Erawan Shrine in central Bangkok on Monday evening killed 20 people and injured scores. Police say that at least 10 people are suspected of involvement in the attack.

New sex scandal hits peacekeepers in CAR Members of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been accused of sexually abusing three young females, including a minor. A statement from the peacekeeping mission issued last evening said that UN headquarters was “immediately informed” of the most recent allegations and that “all available evidence” was being collected. The latest allegations follow the sacking last week of the UN’s CAR envoy amid multiple allegations of sexual abuse by peacekeepers.

Yemen on the brink of famine Yemen on the brink of famine Months of conflict in Yemen has pushed the country to the brink of famine, according to a top United Nations official. Ertharin Cousin, head of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP), said markets in the country do not have enough food to feed the population. Aid agencies are also unable to reach areas of need because of the ongoing violence, she added. The WFP estimates that nearly 13 million people urgently require help.

Bomb targets Egypt’s security building

A state security building in northern Cairo was hit by a car bomb in the early hours of Thursday morning, Egypt’s Ministry of Interior says. Six policemen were said to have been injured by the explosion in the northern Shubra district of the city. There were no reports of any deaths. “A man suddenly stopped his car in front of the state security building, jumped out of it and fled on a motorbike that followed the car,” a ministry statement said. “The car exploded wounding six policemen,” it added.

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South Sudan leader Kiir agrees ‘to sign peace deal’

South Sudan’s president has promised to sign a peace deal he had earlier snubbed, the US State Department says. Salva Kiir told US Secretary of State John Kerry he had decided to sign after “a couple more days of consultation”, a State Department spokesman said. His refusal on Monday to sign the deal to end an 18-month civil war was described as “mind-boggling” by the chief mediator. The US said the latest developments were “encouraging”. But it has submitted draft proposals for a UN arms embargo on South Sudan. The UN Security Council blacklisted six generals three from each side - in July, but member states were at the time unwilling to impose further sanctions. Fighting between government and rebel forces resumed following Mr Kiir’s failure to endorse

the deal on Monday. Nearly two million people have been left homeless since conflict broke out in the world’s newest state in 2013. Fighting erupted in that year after Mr Kiir accused rebel leader Riek Machar, his former deputy, of plotting a coup. Mr Machar signed the accord in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, on Monday - the deadline set by mediators. Mr Kiir’s chief negotiator had said the deal was a sell-out that could not be implemented as the rebels were split. But Seyoum Mesfin, a negotiator with the regional body IGAD, told the BBC that all the government’s concerns had been addressed. He said the UN and African Union would be asked to “take over” if Mr Kiir failed to sign in 15 days. Rebel General James Koang Chuol said his troops had seized the key town of Pageri, near

the border with Uganda, after beating back government forces, AFP news agency reported. Fighting also took place in the Manyo District in oil-producing Upper Nile

state, where government troops repulsed a heavy attack by rebels, army spokesman Philip Aguer said. The claims of both sides could not be independently verified.

Groups demonstrate over learning crisis in North Eastern region Civil society groups in North Eastern Kenya today held mass processions in Mandera, Wajir and Garissa counties to express their anger at failure by the government to address the education crisis in the region. The three counties have seen a mass exodus of non-local teachers who fled following continued attacks by terrorists targeting them. And the activists say they want the government to take the matter of insecurity seriously and restore confidence in teachers on their safety. “If that cannot be guaranteed then let the government devolve education so that county government can hire their own teachers. Things cannot continue like this,” Mohamoud Dagane, the programs officer for Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (Racida) said in Mandera today. And in Garissa, local human rights activist Ali Awdol said the education crisis has reached an alarming level with little concern from the government.

He led the procession from Garissa Primary School to the regional coordinator‘s office at the county headquarters where they presented their demands and recommendations. “We want to raise the plight of children from north eastern whom the government has totally ignored as far as their education is concerned,” he said. In Wajir, the activists sympathized with this KCPE and KCSE candidates from the region who will sit their exams without much tutelage from teachers. “”That over 10, 000 pupils from primary and secondary schools scheduled to sit for their final

exams at the end of the year as the rest from other parts of Kenya are not physically and psychologically prepared. This is a violations of their rights,” they said. They condemned Knut for advising teachers to exit the region. Calls for education to be devolved were first echoed by Wajir Senator Yusuf Haji who opined that allowing county governments to employ teachers is the only way forward after teachers deserted the region. More than 800 of the over 1000 non-locals teachers deployed by TSC in north eastern region have since been transferred to other areas.

DONE DEAL: Rebel leader Riek Machar signs the peace deal in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Monday. President Kiir has signalled his willingness to sign as well.

Nairobi Nurses mull strikiNg over delayed salaries Nairobi County Health workers have insisted that they will go on strike from September 1 if their grievances are not addressed. Addressing a press conference this morning the health workers accused the county government of Nairobi of avoiding a meeting with them to address the issue. Led by their Secretary General Eunice Ngare the health workers are complaining of delayed payments despite attempts to launch their complaints with the county government “Guarantee that salaries are paid in accordance with the laws and we will be talking from the same script,” Ngare said. They further demanded a harmonization of their salaries and allowances for the workers who were seconded from the central government to the county and those who were serving in the default local government. “These are not huge demands, promote and reappoint those officers who have qualified for the same and are overdue,” she added. He further called on the county government to reinstate their medical allowance to mitigate the dedication of new NHIF rates.

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Nyong’o: We will continue KQ probe The Senate Committee probing financial and management woes at Kenya Airways says it will continue with its investigations despite attacks from the National Assembly. The chair of the committee Anyang Nyong’o—senator Kisumu County—said they are carrying out their constitutional oversight roles of State officers and they are welcoming opinions from the quarters. “We have a national carrier at stake… Sh60 billion at stake, 447 families are suffering out there since 2012. So it is a weighty matter. The Senate was seized of it much earlier and we cannot stop because somebody else thinks it’s now important,’’ he said. Other committee member James Orengo and Billow Kerrow assured the senate was properly seized of the matter as highlighted in the constitution. “The senate plays on its own league and conducts itself in a manner that is substantially different from them and we will continue our work undeterred by whatever noise that are coming from the Lower House,” Mandera County Senator Kerrow said. However, Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr faulted the proposal by Members of the

National Assembly to move the High Court to seek a determination on the duties of the Senate. ‘’If the National Assembly goes to court before taking the alternative dispute resolution contemplated in the article, they will have violated the Constitution and the person who authorised it,’’ Senator Kilonzo said. ‘’If he is the speaker of the National Assembly, then he will be liable for the legal

fees incurred,’’ he added. The Senate formed the committee to receive public views on the woes affecting the national carrier following a recorded net loss of Sh 10.5 billion despite the treasury advancing it with a Sh 4.5 billion loan. The Acting Cabinet Labour Secretary Raychelle Omamo faced the committee where she explained government’s position on claims that staffs were being demoralized skewing employment practices.

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BIZ BRIEFS NIC makes Sh3bn profit supporting SMEs Financial services provider NIC Bank Group posted its half-year performance with the lender’s profit before tax growing by 10 per cent to hit Sh 3.2 billion, on the back of increased lending to its Corporate and Retail customers. The Bank, which has historically focused on Corporate Banking, is now shifting its focus to growing its retail business and has recently appointed a new Director to drive its growth efforts in the promising Retail and SME Segment. The Bank has also recently rolled out Western Union, MoneyGram and MPESA Super Agent Services across all its branches in Kenya in a bid to target its growing customer base.

China boosts ties with Kenya STRUGGLE CONTINUES: Some Kenya Airways Directors and staff when they celebrated a partnership with Skyteam earlier in the year. The carrier is still under probe by senate committee.

Bangkok blast could be bad for tourism, experts say Recent bombings in Bangkok may spell doom for the country’s tourism sector, experts have warned. At least 20 people died during a blast on Monday, while more than 120 were injured during the attack which took place at the Erawan shrine. On Tuesday, an explosive device was thrown at a pier in Bangkok, but there were no casualties, nor was anyone injured, the BBC reports. This is the latest in a series of terror attacks that has been plaguing countries across the globe. Though many of them are not related, officials from varied nations agree

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that they are detrimental to their respective tourist sectors. Tourism accounts for 10 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Observers in Bangkok say that officials are trying to put on a show of “business as usual” at the shrine and the surrounding areas. Local authorities are encouraging people to visit and pay their respects while most of the offices, schools and businesses in the area have remained open. But industry experts say it will take more to convince investors and visitors that Thailand is still a safe place to do business. “It’s a shocking incident, and the worst of

its kind,” Andrew Herdman, the director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines told the BBC. “It’s bound to affect tourism, tourists will be fearful, and tourism is a key pillar of the economy.” Many of those working within the sector may soon be unemployed if travel advisories are issued to tourists who frequent the region. Similar advisories have, in the past, been issued in countries like Kenya and Egypt. N Kenya alone, more than 7,000 jobs within the tourism industry were lost during a spat of terror attacks that mostly affected the coastal region.

The Kenya Zhengzhou Week, a festival that introduces the scenery and culture of Zhengzhou in China, was launched in Nairobi earlier this week. The event is aimed at promoting ties between China and Kenya while introducing the history and culture of Henan and Zhengzhou to the Kenyan people. The affair is also targets the elevation of cultural interaction between the two nations. Chairman of the Defence and Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly Ndung’u Gethenji, CEO of ICT Authority of Kenya Victor Kyalo, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Liu Xianfa and head of the Zhengzhou delegation Wang Zhe, attended the ceremony at a Nairobi hotel.

Majority of German MPs agree to save Betway launches in Africa with Kenya first port of call Greece from debt Royal Kenya Bets will be re-branded Betway as the online bookmaker’s first African licensee Leading online bookmaker Betway has struck a deal with Royal Kenya Bets to bring the Betway brand to Africa for the first time. Betway’s arrival will give Kenyan sports fans access to one of the gaming industry’s finest online and mobile platforms. Customers will be able to place bets via their PCs and mobile devices. A fully integrated M-Pesa banking solution will be available following the launch and will allow for customer deposits to be placed in real-time. An SMS platform will also be introduced in the next few weeks, allowing customers to place bets through text messages. Richard Akitt, CEO of Betway, said:

“Launching the Betway brand into Africa has been on our radar for some time and we’re delighted to have found such a great partner for Kenya.” “Kenyans are hugely passionate about sport and we look forward to providing them with top quality desktop and mobile products which will make them feel closer to the action. This is our first step into Africa. We’ve got high hopes for the market and are planning to expand into other countries in due course,” he added. New Betway customers who sign up in the month of August will receive a Sh50 free bet, which can be accessed through a Royal Kenya Bets account by entering the word ‘launch’ into the promotional voucher code field during registration. Existing Royal Kenya Bets customers will

keep their account login details and any open bets will remain active. Cash and free bet balances will remain the same and deposits can still be made using the M-Pesa Paybill Number 880185. Founded in 2006, Betway is licensed in eight countries and has a comprehensive sports book offering a wide selection of both pregame and in-play betting markets across a broad range of sports. Betway is the official principal sponsor of Premier League football club, West Ham United and has also sponsored a number of other high profile sporting events including the UK Premier League Darts, the UK Snooker Championships and the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

A majority of German MPs have voted by to approve a third bailout deal for Greece, which is in the midst of a debt crisis of epic proportions. Greece owes money to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a global lender that has 188 member states and the European Central Bank, which, according to various experts ‘basicaally runs the euro’. Greece also owes other European member states and a number of private investors. A total of 453 German MPs voted in favour of bailing out Greece, while 113 rejected the bailout and 18 abstained, the BBC reports. German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble had earlier warned MPs that it would be “irresponsible” to oppose the €86 billion (Sh9.8 trillion) package.

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TECHTHISOUT: ANDROID ONE PROGRAM BRINGS HOME THE INFINIX HOT 2

A user un-boxes the Infinix Hot 2. (Photo: Geek Nigeria)

Google released the Infinix HOT 2 under its Android One Program in Africa, Kenya being one of the countries. A first device of its kind in the region, what makes it stand out? The Infinix Hot 2 comes with a 5-inch 720p touchscreen, an 8 MP rear camera with LED flash, a 2 MP Selfie snapper with a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek

Alcohol manufacturers have welcomed the move by KRA on rules imposed on purchase and importation of ethanol terming it a perfect initiative for accountability on the usage of this key ingredient. According to Africa Spirits Limited Corporate Affairs

on genuine players for the actions of unscrupulous manufacturers, whose actions have sometimes been fatal.” He said. As part of the measures, persons intending to acquire ethanol shall provide quarterly usage projections to Kenya Revenue

processor. The internal storage packs 16GB of memory, with a dual-SIM support, an FM radio, (rarely found on current smartphones) and a 2,200 mAh rechargeable battery. According to gsmarena, there’s a version with 1GB of RAM, and this is offered in black, white, red, or blue, and another with 2GB of

RAM, which is only out in gold. The smartphone runs the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop from the get-go, and it’s also guaranteed to receive an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow at some point in the future. The Android One initiative was launched last year in a move aimed at giving Android a competitive edge

in developing economies while allowing Google to have more control over how the operating system (OS) is used in such areas. Google believes that the new smart phone will provide solution for those who have been ambitious to create, listen, learn, explore, collaborate, speak and dance.

Brewers welcome new KRA rules on ethanol Manager Anthony Kagiri, the rules will ensure that only genuine manufacturers handle ethanol therefore locking out counterfeiters and unscrupulous traders. “The new rules also protect the industry from generalized backlash that has been meted

Authority, with the first such projection covering the period October to December 2015, due by September 1, 2015. “We have always called for stricter regulation on the supply of ethanol in the country and we are glad the government is now taking action. We support KRA in ensuring accountability of this key ingredient in the manufacture of alcohol,” Kagiri

said. Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) Corporate Affairs Director Eric Kiniti said this will create a level playing field and help KRA maximize revenue in the sector. .“We do not have an issue with the new rules, as the move will avoid ethanol getting into wrong hands, we

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Congestion eases at Mombasa port Congestion has been eased at the port of Mombasa and may soon become a thing of the past, recent data has revealed. Shipping activity at East Africa’s biggest port, rose by 11 per cent in the first half of 2015, Reuters reports. This was evident as vessel wait times fell, the national port authority said on Wednesday. Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Gichiri Ndua stated that the performance showed a

certain level of progress in the assimilation of East African countries to ease the flow of trade in the region. The port is a major trade gateway into East Africa and handles most of the major imports that reach Kenya’s neighbouring countries. The ongoing construction of a Chinese-funded railway line, which will connect Mombasa to the Ugandan capital Kampala, will help in speeding the flow of goods while taking

pressure off the region’s congested road network. During the first half of 2015, Reuters noted that the port handled 13.21 million tonnes of goods, which is 1.3 million tonnes more than in the same period a year ago Ndua also mentioned that last year, the port handled 24.9 million tonnes of cargo, which represents the highest volume in the port’s history.

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Early this wEEk thE country wokE up to alarming statistics placing abortion casEs at 500,000 a yEar. EvEn morE shocking was that majority wErE barEly lEgal, in high school or univErsity.

f there is a topic more controversial than ethnicity in our country then it has to be abortion. The lines are often blurred on whether it is acceptable or not to procure or administer the procedure. With the advancement in local technology and access to health information, you would think that the number abortions procured locally would have gone down, at least those deemed unsafe. Sadly that is not the case. If anything, getting pregnant nowadays is not as scary an issue as it was several decades ago because one can always visit the doctor and be rid of the pregnancy in a matter of minutes. In a bid to reduce the rate of abortion, the government has instituted measures such as forbidding schools from expelling pregnant students as well as providing free maternity services in public hospitals. However, abortion rates only continue to soar in Kenya. This is puzzling because today, one cannot terminate a pregnancy on the basis of economic hardships because the economy has improved, or lack of partner support; several laws have been gazetted compelling the involvement of both parents in child support. This begs the question, why are the numbers rising? ell, today, we value reputation more than life and one getting pregnant at the wrong time as designated by the society is a major burn to their image. With the advent of cheap birth control methods, young girls and women are increasingly tempted to engage in unprotected sex. Sometimes the contraception used fails, and the woman’s only remaining hope is the easily available abortion doctors. Due to the lack of a definitive line on the legitimacy of abortions, many clinics have sprung up, carrying out their activities under the protective umbrella of the need to save the mother if she has a risky pregnancy. But what exactly is at risk, the mother’s life? Her image? Lack of a national stand on the matter is also a contributing factor to the immortality of abortion. As a country, we have

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a unified stand regarding the issue of sexual orientation. When it comes to abortion though, it is a battle of the institutions, mainly the church and science. In the midst of the unending religion vs science debate, thousands of abortions are procured in broad daylight. According to many obstetricians and gynecologists, abortion is an inevitable practice. Dr. Frank Odawa, a gynecologist at Kenyatta National Hospital is of the opinion that generally, the issue of abortion has been too sensationalized. “Abortions must be administered only when there is a good reason to. The only legitimate reason for terminating a pregnancy is medical complications in the event that not terminating the pregnancy will put the mother’s life at risk.” This seems to be a popular opinion shared across the whole medical board. r. John Nyamu whose clinic was raided in 2004 for allegations of administering abortions illegally gives his interpretation of the new constitution regarding the legitimacy of abortion as follows: “Abortion is legal if the pregnancy endangers the life of the woman; as an emergency treatment; or when it endangers health, with health defined broadly: physical, social and mental.” Nyamu further explains that even though he suffered shame and humiliation when his clinic was raided, it was worth the sacrifice. “The publicity was an opening for people to realize the magnitude and consequences of unsafe abortion in Kenya; women were dying in great numbers. Before that, abortion was never spoken of in public.” According to the Incidence and Complications of Unsafe Abortion in Kenya: Key findings of a National Study report, close to 500, 000 abortions are procured annually. Most by relatively young women and sadly some quite unsafely. Dr CV Okumu a practicing Obs/gyne sums it all up in one sentence;’ women need a choice, if they do not want the child, they will abort it, whether we legalize it or not’.

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according to a recent statistical report by Facebook, lol is so yesterday.

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THAT IS SO YESTERDAY! On average, laughter is expressed using 4 to 6 letters, although at one time, a Facebook user recorded a whopping 600 letter long haha.

hen it was established that the internet and especially social media has the disadvantage of mechanizing conversations, the online community wittingly devised means to add a little human touch to virtual conversations, the most outstanding tactic being e-laughter. Yes, the term e-laughter actually exists! Many expressions such as LOL, haha, hehe and even some other unconventional ones like LMAO have been used to signify chortles. Since the social media boom in 2010, LOL has been considered the official e-laughter mode but according to a recent statistical report by Facebook, LOL is so yesterday. According to Mark Zuckerberg’s team, haha is the in virtual-laughing style, being used by more than 50% of the online community. Haha is followed by the many emoji that have mushroomed, which are used by about 30% of social media users while hehe is used by about 13% of these users. The pioneer e-laughter, LOL, is only used by less than 2% of the online community as of 2015. Psychological and age factors play an important role in deciding which mode to use to express mirth online. According to this report, young people and women prefer using emoji when tickled while men and

older people use hehe more often. The fact that hehe contains the adjective ‘he’ is partly considered a contributing factor as to why men prefer using hehe instead of haha; after all, haha is only a vowel sound different. This suggestion has however been termed as gender inappropriate because it portrays men as naturally egoistic. On average, laughter is expressed using 4 to 6 letters, although at one time, a Facebook user recorded a whopping 600 letter long haha. Basically, that is haha repeated successively 300 times. The lengthy elaughter is associated with sarcasm more than delight. The rise of haha to prominence in e-laughter has seen the term being incorporated in the prediction feature of typing apps on some mobile phones. For example, typing ‘ha’ on some smartphones may prompt the prediction feature to display haha. Some other e-laughter terms such as ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing) have become totally extinct. GIF (graphics interchange format) laughter is fast on the rise as it is more appealing to visual users due to the quality of being more lively and relatable. This is because GIFs possess animation features which make the viewer feel as if they are actually watching the person on the other end of the line laugh out loud.

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Jamaican dance hall, reggae and raga artiste Sheldon Campbell popularly known as Turbulence is set to perform in Nairobi next weekend. In a video teaser, the Real Warrior singer confirmed that he is indeed confirmed for a show on the 29th of August at the city Cabanas in Nairobi for the ‘one love’ art and music festival.

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Kenyan artistes flock Ne-Yo’s ‘hide and seek’ American RnB artiste Ne-Yo’s meet and greet turned into a ‘hide and seek’ affair with the hundreds of fans barely getting a chance to ‘meet and greet’. Kenya’s foreign affairs Cabinet secretary Amb. Dr. Amina Mohammed, Kaka Sungura, Octopizzo, DJ Pierra Makena, Sauti Sol, Diana Opoti, Lilian Muli, Mzazi Willy Tuva comedians Chipukeezy, Jalang’o among other celebrities attended the event.

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his Sunday, the Nairobi arboretum is the place to be as there will be entertainment by DJ Protégé and DJ Andre. The Koroga festival brought to you by Capital FM is an event which aims at celebrating some of the greatest African musicians. In this edition they present Mi Casa, Webi and Suzanna Owiyo. The gates open at noon and tickets are going for 1500 advance and 2000 at the gate. This is definitely a plan.

All boy band Sauti Sol has released Shake Yo Bam Bam the fifth single and music video off their upcoming third album Live and Die in Afrika set for release later this year. The music video was shot in Nairobi by legendary Nigerian video director Clarence Peters, in a series of upcoming collaboration videos with Sauti Sol. Shake Yo Bam Bam a bonafide party track, is reminiscent of an earlier (90s) Kenyan music style, and fashion. The lyrics of the song flaunt Sauti Sol’s celebration of hood vibes and streetsmart youth who set trends and shape the urban culture. The banger has been Co- composed by Awilo Longomba.

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all round news and updates from universities.

Errant UnivErsitiEs havE six months to conform

HELB STEALING FROM STUDENTS

Is Babu Owino taking a 3rd degree?

ontroversial Students Organization of Nairobi University (SONU) president Babu Owino has reportedly successfully registered for his third degree at the University of Nairobi’ s school of medicine. It now seems Babu Owino will not be leaving the University soon. His first undergraduate degree was in Actuarial science in which he emerged as the only holder of a first class honors. After his graduation and in a bid to return to campus politics after his attempt to vie for the Westlands constituency Member of Parliament failed, Babu registered at the University of Nairobi’s law school and has been pursuing an

he universities that were scheduled for closure are in luck as the deadline was pushed forward by six months. The Commission for University education through its chairperson Henry Thairu said that the extension has been okayed because the universities had requested for more time to address the issues raised during the inspection.

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ll hell broke loose on social media when Geofrey Monari, HELB recovery manager tweeted that non- beneficiaries would have to pay a fee of 1000 in order to get clearance. As if this was not enough the beneficiaries are not to pay a single shilling and the certificate would only be valid for a year. According to an explanation given, the fee is there because the clearance certificate is a binding document to the organization. Angry tweets and updates then followed with most accusing HELB of open theft and graft, ’why would I pay if I know I never took out a loan?” Reached for comment Monari simply said ‘those are checks and balances, why the outcry?”

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LLB degree. News of his registration into the school of medicine has sparked outrage and praise in equal measure. His critics claim that this looks like a move to stay in campus politics while his loyalists have lauded him urging him to clear the doctorate degree and enroll for an Engineering course. It is not yet clear whether Babu has truly gotten the admission as he has not commented on the matter. The picture of him in a lab coat and a stethoscope hanging round his neck Babu Owino says a lot though.

t is a shame when the people in charge of student’s welfare fight over resources, which are clearly not personal property. The university of Nairobi has been experiencing power struggles between the Vice Chancellor Peter Mbithi and Bernard Njoroge,the deputy VC for administration and finance. These two are at loggerheads over control of the universities funds. Although this matter has reached the knowledge

Reuben King’ori 25, is a senior Financial Advisor at Pan Africa. He shares his story behind his rise and success in the world of finance. hat does your job entail? My job entails providing financial advisory to clients and giving advice on financial planning with respect to life assurance. How many hours do you work in a day? Generally I work for about 10 hours on a normal day although this depends on the magnitude of the day’s work. What qualifications do you need for your job? One needs to have a bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing with good networking and communication skills. Was this your dream career? Of course yes! How did you start out? When I was in

University, we formed a real estate company Hyphen Properties where I started doing sales and agency for the property. After graduation, I enrolled for a global exchange program in Botswana called ALESEC. The two factors were a ladder to my profession as Financial Advisor at Pan Africa. What achievements have you had so far? After the first four months, I was ranked the best performing FA within my unit. Any challenges you have experienced so far? In every working environment there are challenges, to me they encourage growth. Clearing hurdles and overcoming them each day and meeting new people to change their perception about insurance generally proved

a challenge at first but increased focus on my part has made the tasks manageable. Does your job interfere with your social life? Not really…I have learnt to balance the two. What is the best part of your job? I feel happy when I get to network with different people cutting across all walks of life. What is the worst part of your job? Well, rejections can be disheartening but since this is what I signed for, they actually spur me to press on. Any advice for people who want to venture in to your line of work? Just like other professions, you must be persistent. You have to be up to date with what is happening in financial world. And to succeed, you have to be an extrovert, honest and hardworking.

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of the university council, some of the students still report that the smooth running of the institution is being affected. The SONU parliament clerk Ocheng’ Ochieng’ told the university council to do something about it before they decide to take the matter in their own hands. Lets hope the council heeds to this warning because we all know that the students of this institution don’t shy away when it comes to taking matters in their own hands.

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he Jumia Kenya Glamor Awards menswear designer of the year nominees, Co-Be Inc. recently launched a fresh sports collection dubbed ‘Game On’. Bevern Oguk, one of the designers described the collection as being symbolic of the values of art, authenticity, positivity and

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ngelina’s father, John Voight, is a renowned actor who has been nominated four times for the Oscar Academy Award, winning once and scooping four Golden Globes out of his ten nominations. He has appeared on uncountable films over the years, notably Mission Impossible, Anaconda, and Transformers. He has also acted alongside his daughter in the film Tomb Raider. His most recent appearance on film was in 2013 in the continuing series Ray Donovan, where his role as Mickey Donovan won him a golden globe for best supporting actor.

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ennifer gained worldwide popularity after starring in the ten seasons of the 90s sitcom Friends. John Aniston, her father, is a reputable actor specializing in the soap operas genre. He is best known for his role in the Days of our Lives telenovela, although he has appeared in other film genres regularly such as The West Wing, Mad Men, Gilmore Girls and L.A Heat. fake a happy face for the light moment’s scenes!

er father is Billy Ray Cyrus, a famous country musician and actor. Miley is the perfect illustration of ‘the apple does not fall far from the tree,’ as she grew up following in her father’s footsteps both in music and film. In the sitcom Hannah Montana, Miley and her father play the roles of daughter and father. Apart from music and acting, Billy has also been a contestant on the show dancing With the Stars. He has also done a duet named after this competition alongside Miley. He has held roles in films such as Degrassi and the Spy Next Door. He sits on the executive board of the Parents Television Council.

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inspiration that are dearly held by the clothing line. The collection is mainly made out of three fabrics; jersey, stretch cotton and mesh. The designers were inspired to craft this collection for the active man and woman, promoting healthy living and keeping fit in a stylish way. This is the third collection from the duo in 2015 and unlike their other collections, it focuses on the active wear concept. Here are our best picks from ‘Game On’ as captured by Zollo.

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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 If you’ve been hesitant about whether you should go on a diet, this would be a great day to start, Taurus. If you’re one of those people who really doesn’t have to watch what you eat, good for you! Don’t drink too much alcohol, and stay away from a lot of chocolate. GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 If you don’t feel that you make enough money, this is the time to do something about it, Gemini. Are you sure you’re doing everything you can to earn as much as possible? Perhaps you’ve wanted to change jobs for quite some time but something is holding you back. What do you think?

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 If you’d like to reassure yourself, you could work on your outward appearance today. You may have an inclination to change something, but you don’t have to overdo it. The energy of the day is about adding one special touch that makes all the difference when combined with your natural charm. VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 Today you’ll get the opportunity to share some dynamic ideas with new people. If you can, you should try to set up regular meetings with them. This could be your new group for brainstorming. These new friendships could be very productive in terms of personal fulfillment. LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Your children, grandchildren, or siblings may have a lot of excess energy. It’s up to you to take care of them, Libra. It’s your turn to plan things in the family. You won’t have any trouble with this task. Have you ever thought about being a planner or organizer for a living? SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Life is giving you more space and freedom at the moment. You could take advantage of this space to do something with your creativity. It’s the perfect time to sign up for some art classes or just begin something on your own, like singing, painting, or writing. What would you like to do? Do it! SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 Sagittarius, do you feel like you’re in a video game and about to get eaten by a monster? Today you should try a new game - avoiding stress! Whether this concerns your career or personal life, you need to find some neutral territory where you can relax.

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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 What a perfect day to go to a spa, get a massage, or enjoy a sauna, Aries. You’ve accumulated a lot of tension and stress lately, and you may have had a hard time trying to calm down. You need some peace and quiet. Don’t even pick up a newspaper. Try not to even think!

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 Today you’ll have a banker’s precision, Cancer. You will recheck everything from your expenses to your investments to your children’s pocket money, not to mention how much you’ve paid back on your loans. Keep at it! This is the time to do it. Despite what others think, it’s important.

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Lessons the world can draw from the Ebola crisis The recent Ebola epidemic is likely the canary in the coalmine. Rapid globalisation, urbanisation and climate change create fertile ground for infectious diseases that will continue to hit the poorest the hardest.

In the last two decades, 30 new diseases have jumped from animals to humans. Health experts estimate that an influenza epidemic could prove 8,000 times more deadly than this Ebola outbreak. The recent resurgence of measles in the United

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normal, governments must recognize resilient health systems as an investment, not a cost. —Judith Rodin, New York

Our police officers could use some respect Our police officers are unsung heroes and heroines that deserve our appreciation and gratitude. These street warriors, like returning veterans of another area, all too often are showered with criticism and disrespect. They can do nothing right and the public is quick to point a fingers. How ironic that the very people so quick to criticise are those that these men and women are sworn to protect. The job that our law enforcement officers carry out on a daily basis is no less important than that of an active serviceman. These officers are our first and only defense when it comes to protecting us from the crime-ridden society

we live in today. Instead of worrying about what type of equipment they are wearing or using to accomplish this task, let’s just be thankful they’re out there protecting us. The public would do well to show some gratitude and respect and cease this constant attack on their character and conduct. Like any organisation (military included), there will always be a few bad apples. Do not allow these few to tarnish or diminish the noble and brave services these officers provide. –Under-appreciated Officer, Muthaiga

Uhuru’s sugar deal with Uganda is selfish The controversial ‘sugar deal’ signed by President Kenyatta with Ugandan government has received mixed reactions from Kenyans all over. According to the deal, Kenya will be exporting dairy products to Uganda as Museveni’s side export sugar to Kenya. Considering most dairy products come from rift valley while the president’s family owns a large chuck of the dairy sub-sector in Brookside Dairy Ltd. Doesn’t that appear selfish? —Enock Ndayala

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DRIFTWOOD: Homeboyz rugby club players during a previous match.

Three teams back out of Driftwood 7s weekend meet

Three teams; Egerton Wasps, Naftag Sharks and Masinde Muliro have all pulled out of the third round of the National Sevens Series, the Driftwood Sevens division two competition set for to take place in Mombasa this weekend. The withdrawal resulted into changes

in the fixtures. Egerton has since been replaced by Kenya School of Law who will tackle MKU Nairobi, Brumbies, Dedan Kimathi in pool G while Mombasa II moves to pool H after replacing Masinde Muliro. They will face South Coast Pirates, Taita Taveta and Masaku.

Pwani University replaced Naftag Sharks in pool F where they’ll come face to face with another shark side, Kilifi Sharks, Bungoma and Mount Kenya University- MKU Thika in the second tier league. Khamis High School will host the second division competition while

the top tier league will be at K.P.A Mbaraki Sports Club Mombasa Revised Division Two Pools Pool E: KCA, Stormers, Mombasa RFC, Eastlanders Pool F: Pwani University, Bungoma, MKU Thika, Kilifi Sharks Pool G: Kenya School of Law, MKU

Nairobi, Brumbies, Dedan Kimathi Pool H: Masaku, Mombasa II, South Coast Pirates, Taita Taveta Pool I: JKUAT, TUK, Malindi, TUM Pool J: Machine, Makueni, Shepherds, Coast Raiders

COMMENTARY

Kenyans fell short in IAAF elections, so what’s Kiplagat’S NEXT MOVE?

Kenyans fared badly during the 50th Congress of International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) elections, winning only two out of a possible six slots being grabbed by the four locals who had announced their interests in various seats. The losing Kenyan team was led by former Athletics Kenya (AK) president Isaiah Kiplagat, who took a three-month sabbatical from Riadha House just so as to step up efforts in acquiring one of the four vice-presidential posts, which he never did. That begs the question; what’s next for Kiplagat, who managed the least votes, 68 to be precise? He was not even close to his fellow African, Kalkaba Malboum from Cameroon whom he had persuaded in vain to step down for him ‘to increase Africa’s chances of securing one of the seats. “I am taking three months off to campaign for the IAAF seat. I will be back, but there is nothing I am coming to do anyway even if I lose the seat,” Kiplagat gave this contradicting statement during his official handover and his last public press conference at Riadha House back in April. Kiplagat appointed Jack Tuwei at the helm of AK’s top seat and even though his confirmation as the president was left in the hands of delegates, they are yet to do so. “I will still continue to be part of AK by virtue of being IAAF’s Council member,” added Kiplagat

who had headed AK for 22 years. Joseph Ochieng also failed to capture one of the Ironically, he lost this position a position he has IAAF Race Walking Committee won by Maryanne held since 1999 in yesterday’s election. So will he Daniel, Jane Saville, Yang Shande, Fumio return to AK now that he never resigned as the Imamura, Jean-Pierre Dahm, Luis Saladie, Khaled president? Amara, and Peter Marlow. Sergey Bubka who lost the IAAF presidency seat to Englishman Sabastian Coe retained his 1st Vice President post after he amassed 187 votes followed by Dahlan Al Hamad with 159. Alberto Juantorena completed the list after he managed to convince 111 delegates to vote for him. Another surprise loss for Kenya was that of David Okeyo who had hoped to retain the Cross Country committee chairmanship. Okeyo, AK vice President and Confederation of Africa Athletics Cross Country chairman failed to defend is seat after losing to Carlos Cardoso. He however managed to capture the Cross Country committee member slot making him together with Fatma Awale, (voted in the IAAF female committee) the only Kenyans who got the world’s sympathy. New York and Boston marathon champion Ibrahim Hussein (who has been heading the IAAF Regional Development Centre in Nairobi) also failed in his attempt NEXT MOVE? Former Athletics Kenya (AK) president Isaiah Kiplagat, who took a three-month sabbatical from Riadha House just so as to step up efforts in acquiring one of the four vice-presidential posts, which he never did. to Technical Committee member.

SPORT THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 Kenya Under-19 team members battle Ugandan counterparts in a recent Elgon Cup match in Nairobi.

Chipu squad to Harare Okoth Tyson - Impala Saracens (Captain),Gisemba Brian (Menengai Cream Homeboyz),Imela Victor (Thika RFC), Kuka Charles (Mwamba RFC), Khalwale Frank – (Kenya Harlequin),Kanianga Davis (Menengai Cream Homeboyz), Kegode Balucci (Total Nondies),Keta David (Total Nondies), Khalechi Aaron (Menengai Cream Homeboyz), Kimwele Michael (Calford School UK), Kongo George (Top Fry Nakuru), Koronya Elisha (Kenya Harlequin), Ochami Douglas (Impala Saracens),Ochar John (Kisii RFC),Odhiambo Antony (Impala Saracens),Okeyo Moses (Impala Saracens), Okoyo William (Impala Saracens),Onyala Vincent (KCB RFC), Onyango Steve -(Impala Saracens),Opwondi Fredrick (Kabras Sugar RFC), Otieno Bryan (Impala Saracens),Shabaan Julius (Pan Africa Strathmore Leos), Songoi Briam (Bungoma High School),Suchi Roxy (Kabras Sugar RFC) Management Paul Odera (Head Coach), Mike Aung (Assistant Coach),Stella Mwende (Phyiso)

Huge task for Chipu ahead

of Zimbabwe showdown

Kenya under-19 national men rugby team coach Paul Odera, is expecting a huge challenge in the Rugby Afrique Davion 1A tournament when his side face host Zimbabwe in the direct semi-final on August 26 in Harare. Odera who named ‘a balanced composition’ of the U-19 squad (christened Chipu) yesterday has predicted a very tough match against the hosts whom they have beaten twice in the last two encounters though Odera is pretty much aware of the threat

posed by the southerners. “It’s going to be a very tough match because we’ve beaten them twice, stunning them at home. I guarantee you they are going to be looking to make their way into the final, of course they are still smarting from the fact that we’ve beaten them in the last two years so beating them is going to be tough,” said Odera If Kenya fail to beat Zimbabwe, their goal will shift to staying on division 1A where they’ll meet either Namibia or Uganda though

Odera thinks Namibia will beat Uganda in the other semi-final match. “Getting into the final is going to be a huge challenge but this team is capable of doing it but they are under no illusions of the enormity of the tusk that is facing them when they get to Harare,” he said. “If we don’t make it to the final of course the goal shifts to staying on division 1A. It’s going to be very intense because we are talking of two finals - if we win we are playing in the final to win the tournament and if we lose

we are playing a final to stay up. It’s a very intense format,” added Odera. Going forward, Odera who is expected to depart the country on August 24 has called for early preparations next year. “Depending whether my contract is renewed or not, the future of Chipu is to start early preparations and to get the team play competitively before they travel to any tournament,” he concluded. Team Captain Tyson Okoth and Billy Odhiambo will try and give some depth in the squad.

Shufaa Changawa not sure what to expect in Congo, makes golden promises Kenya Open women’s singles and doubles tennis defending champion Shufaa Changawa has promised to bring home a medal when she makes her maiden debut at the African Games from September 4-19, 2015 in Congo Brazzaville. Shufaa fought to shake off a poor form in 2013 to register a double in last year’s Kenya Open where she, together with her brother, Ishmael Changawa made history when they became the first Kenyan family to have lifted a double (men and women’s singles and doubles). She doesn’t know what exactly awaits her as the continental showpiece kicks off on September 4-19 but still remain confident that she’ll be in the podium in her first year in these games. “I can’t say am scared but honestly I have no Idea of what to expect,” media-shy Shufaa told X-Sport on the sidelines of this year’s Britam Kenya Open Championship, which is ongoing at Nairobi club. “This will be my first time to compete in such a high level competition but going by my current form, I think I will come back with a medal,” added Shufaa, the elder sister to Kenya’s top seed, Ishmael who is based in USA who will

lead the Kenyan charges is search of the elusive Gold in the continental games. “I don’t know whether am playing differently this year but I think am on a good form,” she said with a small pose as she follows his brother (Ishmael) second round match against Rwandan opponent, maybe to try and a learn a few trick he’s come with from US where he’s on a Tennis Scholarship at Seminole State College in Oklahoma. “I think I’ve improved my game. I won one tournament last month in Tanzania, the only one I’ve taken part in this year but that is something compared to last year where I never played any before Kenya Open,” she explained when asked of her realistic chances of retaining the championship. Shufaa who will be turning 21 this year however believe that this year’s competition, especially in the women’s category is a bit tougher. “The competition is tough because we have many foreign players but I believe I will defend my title them shift attention to All Africa Games (African Games),” added a confident player who beat veteran Caroline Oduor in the final last year. She also teamed won the doubles.

TENNIS FAMILY: Shufaa Changawa in previous Kenya Open tennis tournament. Inset: The Changawa siblings, Ishmael Changawa and Shufaa Changawa when they won the Men’s and Women’s trophies respectively during the Kenya Open tennis championship last year.

Goals will come, insists misfiring Wayne Rooney Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney says the “goals will come” after criticism of his start to the season. Rooney, 29, has played as the main striker in his side’s opening games but he is yet to find the net, and some have doubted his credential as an out-and-out goalscorer. “I’ve had one bad game this season and everyone’s all over it. I’ve had that throughout my career but hopefully at the weekend I can get off the mark,” said the England captain. “It’s early on in the season - we’re just three games in. I’ve experienced this criticism before and the goals will come,

I know that. “I understand I have to be the one who’s going to lead that line for us and try and find the goals for us.” United boss Louis van Gaal let forwards Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao leave the club in the summer, leaving Rooney, Javier Hernandez and James Wilson as his three main striking options. Rooney played most of last season in a deeper midfield role but in July Van Gaal revealed he wanted Rooney to play as his main striker this year - a role he last played in 2011-12, scoring 34 goals. Memphis Depay, the £31m summer signing, can also play a forward role. The

Dutchman struck two goals in the Old Trafford side’s 3-1 Champions League win over Club Brugge on Tuesday. And Rooney said: “It’s important that we all chip in.” He added: “I’m an honest guy. I know when I don’t play well and against Aston Villa I was below my standards. “My mind is clear. I know how to play the role. It’s just a case of getting the chances and taking them, which I’m hopefully going to do soon.” Rooney is expected to play as the main striker when Manchester United face Newcastle United on Saturday.

FAIL: Wayne Rooney attempts a bicycle kick during Tuesday’s UCL playoff against Club Brugge at Old Trafford, Manchester. United won the match 3-1.

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