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sacked deputy police boss Grace kaindi eventually bows out Ms Kaindi who had vowed to stay put until she is issued with a dismissal letter failed to show up today allowing Joel kitili to take over at vigilance house
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STRIKE UNPROTECTED: Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi addresses journalists from his office today. He has asked teachers to go back to school arguing that their strike is illegal. Story on Page 2
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Sacked Kaindi bows out Sacked Deputy Inspector General of Police Grace Kaindi has eventually bowed out of office and allowed her replacement Joel Kitili take over at Vigilance House. Kaindi whose sacking was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday had refused to vacate office saying she had not received an official letter for her dismissal. There was drama yesterday at Vigilance House, the police headquarters, where Mr Kitili had reported to take over from Kaindi. But the latter refused to vacate office forcing the former GSU commandant to spend time at Kaindi’s principal deputy’s office. This created anxiety especially when the Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinett stormed the building in the company of Kitili and headed straight to Ms Kaindi’s office. It is reported that she locked herself up and refused to open demanding a dismissal letter before she could quit. However, Ms Kaindi did not show up today and Mr Kitili eventually took over. Her official car was withdrawn and driver and bodyguards instead asked to pick up Kitili.
Police officers at Vigilance House confirmed that Kitili reported to the office at 6am Friday. “The new boss is in the office,” a police officer at Vigilance said, “Kaindi has not shown up today.” Kaindi who was nominated as an ambassador is understood to be contesting her new nomination, insisting on being told why she has been forced to retire from the police before the end of her five year contract extension, even though she has attained 60 years. She was appointed on January 25, 2013 and insists she was legally due to leave office on January 24, 2018 on completion of her contract, which she says has nothing to do with her age. Her dismissal is now subject of a court case filed by a civil society activist, Zachary Onsongo, who argues that despite reaching the retirement age of 60, Kaindi enjoyed security of tenure and should have served out her full term. Several other gender-based organisations led by the National Gender and Equality Commission are also citing the act, and have hinted at plans to file separate suits. The commission’s chairperson Winfred Lichuma yesterday said
I GIVE UP: Former Deputy Inspector General Grace Kaindi. She today gave up the fight to stay put after being replaced by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
they have already written an advisory to the President and will consider filing a case in court if the nomination is not reversed. The case is set to be heard interpartes on Friday after Justice Monica Mbaru certified it urgent
and directed that the Attorney General and interested parties be served.
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Good riddance, IPOA says of Kaindi exit
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has termed as good riddance the exit of Deputy Inspector General of Police Grace Kaindi. The authority’s Chairman Macharia Njeru says he had even called for the removal of Grace Kaindi, who was retired after attaining the mandatory age of 60, accusing her of incompetence. “We as IPOA have been of the position that the outgoing Deputy Inspector General is incompetent and has not been able to manage the Kenya Police Service to the required standards,” he said. Njeru said it is time amendments were made to remove the clause calling for gender rule in the top police leadership and instead use merit. “Do you give somebody a job just because of gender and you are dealing with matters security?” he posed. “You can’t do that … and again if you are applying that against the police, why are you not applying in the Kenya Defence Forces or Kenya Prison Service?” He said gender parity should only be reflected in the entire National Police Service without necessarily having to reserve specific positions for either gender.
Teachers ordered back to work as strike is declared unprotected The government has ordered teachers back to work on a day the court declared the strike by the tutors ‘unprotected.’ The Employment and Labour Relations Court while acknowledging that the teachers had a right to down their tools, said they ought to have first given notice to their employer. “The union members had a right under Article 41 to go on strike but they should have issued a notice as required by the Labour Relations Act,” ruled Judge Monica Mbaru who said the strike is unprotected. And after the news from court emerged, Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi called a press conference at his Jogoo House office where he ordered the teachers to return to work. “I want to appeal to the teachers to go back to class and embrace dialogue with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Pupils are just about to sit for very important exams later in the year and it would not be fair to deny them their rights,” Prof Kaimenyi said while appealing teachers to consider the learners’ plight. Kaimenyi admitted that it is a constitutional right for teachers to demand for pay increase but he said such demands should not infringe
on the rights of parents and pupils. “Every worker, teachers included, has a right to demand for a pay rise, but children too have a right to education and no right is more important than the other and therefore we should have a common ground where all parties get their rights,” he said. He told the striking teachers to obey the earlier appeal by the Teachers Service Commission to resume duty. Kaimenyi said teachers are fully aware that TSC is their employer and should therefore respect its instruction. He said that the current strike is illegal as the teachers union did not give a notice to their employer as required by section 75 of the Labour Relations Act. However, teachers have still kept away from schools as the on-going strike entered its fifth day today. Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) secretary General Wilson Sossion had yesterday argued that they were not compelled to issue a strike notice. “Don’t expect us to go back and issue another seven day strike notice when there was another notice that was issued on December 28, 2014, and the strike commenced on January 5, 2015, we only opted to move to court and now that there is
DIGITAL LEARNING: ICT Cabinet Secretary Fred Mating’i announces that the government will start implementing digital learning next year. He is flanked by his Education counterpart Jacob Kaimenyi, Attorney general; Githu Muigai and KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion when he made the announcement at his office today morning.
non-compliance on the part of the commission, teachers are at liberty to resume strike action without prompting the employer,” he said yesterday. The teachers strike will adversely impact on candidates due to sit for
their final examinations at the end of the year but Prof Kaimenyi allayed fears of any interruptions. “As we continue to appeal to teachers to resume duty, we are also working with other state agencies like the Ministry of Interior and the County governments to ensure that there
is security in all schools across the country,” Kaimenyi said. He told parents to take their children to school as there are few teachers now who are willing to teach and security of both the pupils and teachers will be guaranteed.
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Governor Kibwana endorses Makueni County dissolution Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has welcomed a recommendation by a commission on inquiry to have the county dissolved saying it is a victory for the people of Makueni. Prof Kibwana who has had long-running differences with the County Assembly members is among the people who petitioned for the dissolution of the county government citing irreconcilable differences. “We accept the recommendation of the Nyaoga Commission to have Makueni County dissolved because their decision was in line with the wishes of Makueni residents,” he said. President Uhuru Kenyatta had formed the commission to probe the veracity of a petition filed by Makueni County residents that called for the suspension of the County Assembly. And yesterday, the six member committee led by lawyer Mohamed Nyaoga presented its report to the President recommending that the county government be suspended in line with Article 192 of the constitution. It said its decision was based on the fact that majority of the residents were unhappy about the constant wrangles pitting Governor Kivutha Kibwana and Members of the County Assembly which
HERE MR PRESIDENT: Lawyer Mohammed Nyaoga presents the report containing recommendations to dissolve Makueni County Government. INSET: Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana —(Photo: Courtesy)
needed to be resolved. 94 percent of the residents want the county government dissolved citing incurable differences between Governor Kibwana and the MCAs. They also want the county suspended for wastage and misappropriation of funds according to the report. According to Section 123 (8) of the County
Governments Act, if the President finds justifiable reasons for suspension he is expected to forward the report and recommendations to the Speaker of the Senate within seven days. “The Speaker shall cause a motion for the suspension of the county government to be laid before the Senate within seven days and approval by
Senate shall be by a resolution adopted in accordance with the provisions of Articles 122 and 123 of the Constitution,” the law further states. At least 24 of the 47 elected senators must vote in support of the suspension to effect it. Should that happen, then an interim management board will be appointed to run the
affairs of the county for a period not exceeding 90 days. Meanwhile the senate will be looking into the reasons fronted for dissolution should they be convinced that the issues remain unresolved, then fresh elections will be called for Governor, his deputy and the County assembly members.
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Mega dams to counter El Nino
The government is planning to construct several mega dams in different parts of the country to harvest El-Nino rains as a way of countering its adverse effects. Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa said some of the dams that had stalled will also be revived in the coming days. “We are already making plans in terms of constructing more dams so that as we have heavy rains coming we can harvest and store this water instead of allowing El Nino to be a disaster,” he said. As a long-term measure, he announced that a disaster management policy was also being reviewed to give special focus on disasters emanating from heavy rains. During heavy rains, parts of the country are prone to flooding which lead to deaths and destruction of property. The recent floods experienced this year left several people dead in parts of the country, including Nairobi. According to Wamalwa, the government also plans to establish a Water Authority once the Water Bill is passed. While urging the Senate to
pass the bill, he explained that having a separate body to handle floods in the country will help in water harvesting and management of opportunities and challenges associated with heavy rains. Some of the dams that the government expects to revive before the expected rains include Umma Dam in Kitui and Badasa in Marsabit which stalled following legal tussles. Other dams to be revived include the Muache Dam at the Coast and Itare Dam in Nakuru. The Meteorological Depratment has already warned that Kenya will experience El Nino in the months of October through to December. The government has also asked those living in low lying areas to move to higher ground to avoid flash floods that are likely to come with the rains. Although the meteorological department’s deputy director Peter Ambenje said it is still too early to tell whether it would be like the El Nino experienced in 1997, they asked Kenyans to be prepared. “The implication of above-normal rains during the season is floods and flash
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING: Kenya Red Cross members cannot help but look at a vehivle carried downstream by water in Narok when heavy downpours hit the county in May.
floods and enhanced water levels in rivers,” he added. Flash floods have often caused havoc in various parts of the country with Narok and Nairobi counties reporting deaths
Majority of Kenyans back KDF stay in Somalia Majority of Kenyans at 57 percent support the continued deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to Somalia, according to a new IPSOS survey. Most of those supporting the continued stay of Kenyan troops in Somalia are from Central region where 80 percent of residents back the idea. It is followed by Rift Valley at 62 percent while North Eastern and Western regions recorded the least support least 39 percent and 37 percent respectively. Kenya Defence Forces under the African Union Mission in Somalia has played a huge role in reducing cases of
KDF in Somalia.
terror attacks in the country but the survey indicates that 70 percent of Kenyans still find terror as the major threat in the country. “In terms of general support for the continued presence of the KDF in Somalia the country appears almost evenly split, with just a modest majority (57%) favouring this policy. In regional terms, a clear contrast emerges, however, with support for it in Central considerably higher than in the next most supportive region, Rift Valley (62%), with both far above that in the two regions where such support is lowest, North Eastern and Western (39%
and 37%, respectively),” it reads. Western region at 81 percent and Nyanza at 79 percent see the Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab militia as a major threat to the country’s security. The findings were released just days after the militants overran a military camp in Southern Somalia killing at least 12 Ugandan troops. Bodies of the slain soldiers were flown to Kampala yesterday with Uganda vowing to continue battling the militants. “We will not relent in our efforts to help in the pacification of Somalia. This attack is a game changer and al-Shabaab can only expect an appropriate response from UPDF,” Ugandan Army Spokesman Paddy Ankunda said. Kenya through the foreign affairs Ministry also condemned the attack. The militants claimed the attack in Janale district, in the lower Shabelle region, was revenge for the killing of seven civilians by Ugandan troops at a wedding in the town of Merka in July.
last May. But Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero said they have put enough measures in place to deal with any flash floods to be experienced this time round. “What we have
done is that we are clearing blockages, we are clearing riparian encroachments and we will make sure that there is free flow of water and again if you check there are
buildings in Kahawa which we brought down since they were interrupting water flow and we will continue with the exercise to ensure there is no flooding,” he assured.
InstItute to partner wIth polIce In capacIty buIldIng The Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice (KICJ) is seeking to partner with the National Police Service in carrying out development courses to build the capacity of officers in handling investigations. KICJ executive director Joseph Ndung’u yesterday said they are ready and willing to work with the service in providing training especially in forensics to help officers carry out thorough forensic probes. “Owing to global dynamics, it is prudent that all citizens have basic understanding about security which will also help inculcate the concept of Nyumba Kumi initiative and community policing in the society. More importantly, we as Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice (KICJ) are willing even to partner with the National Police Service in such training courses.” Ndung’u said. Currently, although construction of a modern Forensic Laboratory at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters has already started, lack of an existing basic forensic lab has hindered expeditious probes particularly homicide investigations which have on numerous occasion seen samples being flown out of the country for analysis. And Ndung’u adds that they will offer professional development courses such as fraud detection and investigation, fingerprints and biometric technology, basic investigations skills, criminology, forensic
science, counter terrorism, close protection, cyber-crime investigations and anti-money laundering to boost the capacity and understanding of the police officers. “The curriculum in tertiary levels must also be inclined in offering solutions to current and future challenges. We will progressively carry out enrolment,” he said. Last year, during KICJ graduation presided over by Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Ndegwa Muhoro, the DCI expressed willingness of the National Police Service to collaborate with institutions in capacity building officers particularly on forensics. “The Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the entire National Police Service remain open and welcome to any possible collaboration with the KICJ in the field of training. We do recognise the central role played by forensics in modern investigations: this is one area, which we could focus on with a view to identifying possibilities of working together.” Muhoro said during the ceremony. Early this year, NPS initiated a maiden Leadership Development Course at the Kenya Police Staff College- Loresho that involved training of police officers in top and lower cadres. The program is a product of both local and international partnerships between Kenyatta University, the College of Policing (COP) in Bramshill, UK and the National Police Service.
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NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO OUR CHAMPIONS
JOSEPH K. BOINNET INSPECTOR GENERAL NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE
On behalf of the National Police Service, I take this opportunity to congratulate the under mentioned police officers following the sterling performance that has not only brought glory to the Service but also Kenya as a whole.
Gold medallists
I.P EZEKIEL YANO KEMBOI (CPT) Event: 3000M S/C
I.P VIVIAN JEPKEMOI CHERUIYOT (D.CPT) Event: 10,000M
I.P DAVID RUDISHA Event: 800M
Sgt JULIUS YEGO Event: Javelin
P.C NICHOLAS BETT Event: 400M/H
P.C HYVIN JEPKEMOI KIYENG Event: 3000M S/C
Bronze medallists
Silver medallists
P.C CALEB MWANGANGI Event: 5000M
I.P ASBEL KIPROP Event: 1500M
P.C ELIJAH MANANGOI Event: 1500M
P.C GEOFFREY KAMWOROR Event: 10,000M
Sgt EUNICE SUM Event: 800M
Your patriotism, discipline, dedication to duty as well as teamwork that contributed to your victory, is not only worthy of emulation by other Police Officers but also other young people in the country. I appeal to all Police Officers to draw inspiration from the excellent performance of our colleagues as we serve our people, as well as in our endeavour to become a world class Police Service. God Bless The National Police Service, God Bless Kenya.
INSPECTOR GENERAL NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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It’s time the Kenya Airways board and management vacated office
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By Hardy Pemhiwa
s I sat in the passenger lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport contemplating what to do after my Kenya Airways flight had been delayed by over twelve hours, I could not help but think about all that had gone wrong at the airline these past three years. Everything about my delayed flight demonstrated a company in crisis. To try and compare that to the phenomenal performance of the Kenyan athletes at the Beijing World Championships seemed like a tale of two cities, one of
real world-class performers, who succeed in spite of the circumstances and another of a company that has gobbled up millions of shareholder funds with not much to show for it. Kenya Airways (KQ) now holds the East African record for the biggest loss by a company - Sh26 billion ($275 million) for the year ended 31st March 2015. This is over six times the Sh3.8 billion ($38 million) loss recorded for the year ended 31st March 2014 and over three times the Sh7.9 billion ($75.4 million) recorded for the year ended 31st March 2013. Cumulatively, this means KQ has lost Sh38 billion ($380 million) of shareholder money in three years. By any stretch of the imagination, this is a colossal
amount of money to lose in such a short time span and represents incredible destruction of shareholder value. To put this loss into perspective, the recent salary award to teachers now confirmed by the Supreme Court, and giving the government sleepless nights, will cost the taxpayers some Kshs 15 billion ($150 million). ow does a business lose this kind of money and not one senior manager resigns or is fired and the board continues holding office? Things don’t seem well in listed corporate Kenya’s boardrooms. First it was CMC Motors, which was bought by private investors from UAE and got de-listed, then
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Mumias Sugar, which has now received a government bailout, Uchumi, which squandered a government bailout and again in trouble then comes KQ also seeking a government bailout. Are Kenya’s boards out of their depth? If there ever was a case for boards to introspect, surely these cases provide ample opportunity to do so. All these appear to be symptoms of a deeper malaise in Kenya’s boardrooms at a time when the country desperately needs management depth to take advantage of emerging opportunities, fight global competitors and develop a more favorable investment and business climate. The board and management at Kenya Airways have blamed Ebola, tourists, KLM, pilots and unions for the loss. Everybody else except themselves. That Kenya Airways is a company in crisis is now a public secret. The much touted “Mawingu” route and fleet expansion plan launched under the leadership of the former CEO, the then Chief Operating Officer and now CEO, and the current board chair, has literally failed to take off. Under that plan, KQ increased its fleet to fortytwo planes and launched a number of new routes in Africa and Asia. With all that capital expenditure, passenger numbers have remained stagnant at 3.7 million travelers flown a year for the last three years. That running a profitable airline is tough is common cause. The aviation landscape is littered with the graves of failed airlines and those that
go in and out of bankruptcy protection. In Africa though, air transport is still virgin territory, which, with a wellexecuted strategy, can be quite profitable. A comparison of Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is quite appropriate. They are both East African carriers and ET also went for route and fleet expansion around the same time as Kenya Airways launched a similar strategy. Amazingly, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines (ET) were almost the same size in 2009 when they both carried 2.9 million passengers. From then on despite prosecuting a similar strategy, Ethiopian Airlines has pulled away from Kenya Airways dramatically in terms of passengers flown per year, route network and fleet size. ET now has 79 aircraft, flies to 45 destinations in Africa and to more destinations in Asia than Kenya Airways. T seems to have executed their strategy flawlessly and are now the largest airline in Africa by fleet size and will in all probability will surpass South African Airways in terms of passengers flown in 2015. Ethiopian Airlines flew over 6 million passengers in 2014 up from 5.2 million the previous year and made a profit of $113 million (Sh11.3 billion). For the fiscal year ended 30th June 2015, ET reported net earnings of $170million, a mean feat given the challenges KQ would have us all believe are afflicting the African aviation industry. EvidentlyET’s managers came
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up with a strategy, executed well and kept a keen eye on costs and never forgot that they are stewards entrusted to grow shareholder value in spite of the circumstances they may find in their industry and operating environment. T has made its shareholders richer by over $325 million for the three years 2013, 2014 and 2015 whilst KQ has impoverished its shareholders to the tune of $380 million in the same period. Amazingly whilst shareholder wealth tanked southwards at KQ, executive pay was headed north jumping 24 per cent in 2012/13 and 34 per cent in 2013/14. Anybody who has studied the history of company failures worldwide knows that the overwhelming reason companies fail is poor management. Kenya Airways’ case is not any different. Whatever the exogenous factors may have been that impinged on the board and management’s ability to execute their strategy, they should take responsibility for this loss and do the honorable thing – ask the shareholders to elect a new board whose first business should be appointment of a chief restructuring officer to manage a turnaround program. A government bailout without this pill, however bitter will in all probability fail. I hope, for the sake of the shareholders, I am wrong. Hardy Pemhiwa is the co-founder of Amana Capital Limited.
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Survey: women still not well represented in company boards Women are still not well represented in company boards, a report by the Institute of Directors (IOD) has disclosed. Though State-owned enterprises have been ranked as the top organisations in that regard, new data shows that little progress has been made in terms of gender equality. The recently released survey, which was carried out in 2014, indicates that there were 13 female chairpersons out of 84 sampled State corporations, with 230 women directors out of a total of 874. “In terms of women
chairpersons, professionals associations had 6 per cent, insurance companies had none, deposit taking micro finance institutions had 11 per cent, banks had 2 per cent, public listed companies had 8 per cent and Stateowned enterprises had 15 per cent,” said Jessie Mutura, the chair of the IOD taskforce. The report indicates that despite a slight increase compared to the 2012 report, the uptake of women in boards is still quite slow. The report has blamed the situation on the country’s corporate history and tradition.
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radio and TV hosts who do not play local music? We are all in the entertainment industry, every member of the team has to play for us to win. If we don’t support our own we can’t conquer the world. Everybody has to do their part. Do you believe Kenyan artistes deserve the airplay they are demanding? Yes we do… charity begins at home! Word of advice to new artistes in the music industry?
Work hard, it’s not easy but if you keep going you will be just fine! What is the one thing that keeps you going? I keep positive people around me, my music and my fans are a big part of my motivation and knowing I have a responsibility to help someone out there. When are you releasing the Miti ni dawa video? The video will be out as soon as its editing is complete. And that is anytime from now…
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hat inspired Miti ni dawa? Njeri would answer that question better, but when we were in studio and she played me that song I loved the beat and as she explained the song I felt why not? You know music is supposed to address societal issues. Why did you opt to collaborate with Njeri in the Miti ni dawa track? Njeri is a young and talented artiste. Working with her gave me an opportunity to be a mentor and we have to arrive at a point in our careers where we nurture younger artistes. I am glad Njeri sees me as a big sister. What makes you different from other artistes in your genre? That’s really tough. I am not sure how to answer that really but I guess every artiste is unique in their own way. What does the Miti ni dawa campaign aim at achieving? Campaign? haha not really! But honestly ‘watu wa Nyeri hio stori ya kunyofoa!’ Let’s handle disputes better please! What is your latest solo project?
Actually, I just did my video for my single Chukua which God willing will be launched this month. I feel passionately about empowering the youth and the song is basically about awakening. What is your view of the Kenyan music industry now that CMOs are working together and there is a push for 60% play of local music? That was great news, all I can say is that I hope the artistes really benefit! I really hope so! What is the concept of the Miti ni dawa video? Who is directing it? If I told you that I would be spoiling it. I’m not a snitch. ‘Mvumilivu hula mbivu’ wait and see. The video is being done by Leon Chege. He did Njeri’s other video and I liked his work that is why I’m working with him. What kind of change would you like to see in the music industry? I would want us to embrace our African culture more, right from our dressing, our language, our traditions, I would also like to see more professionalism in the industry. What is your take on Kenyan DJs,
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As an African custom, it is only polite to bring back gifts for everyone in the family after being away for some time, especially if one has travelled abroad. Keeping in mind the harsh economic conditions we are currently experiencing and the need to make everyone in the family feel appreciated and also basic self-appreciation, it is important to create a balance between the two so as to get value for money while shopping overseas, X Access tells you how.
rading culture The African commercial sector is rooted in the intense bargaining practice but when you are travelling round the world, remember that not all countries appreciate haggling. To avoid embarrassing yourself, conduct some initial research on the trading customs of different parts of the world so that for destinations where bargaining is unheard of, you can travel loaded with enough money so that you don’t have to engage sellers in price reduction battles. In some countries especially in Europe, you might find some pawn shops where you exchange rare items for souvenirs, so it’s always advisable to carry some local items
with you especially since African items are always marketable abroad. International franchises For items such as electronics and clothing, it is advisable to purchase such products in stores that have a global presence especially in your home country. This comes in handy when you need to make fixtures and adjustments or obtain spare parts. Shopping in global franchises also endorses the practicality of guarantees since you can redeem a warranty at your home location’s franchise. International franchises can also assist in shipping of heavy items alongside their other merchandise to your locality. Avoid tourist traps These are widely known locations in specific countries where all
tourists flock for shopping. It would be wiser to make friends with locals of that particular country and ask them to take you where everyone else shops to avoid buying items at an inflated price just because you are a tourist who is unfamiliar with the foreign country’s markets and store. Assess currency rates Before embarking on a carefree shopping spree in a foreign city, make calculations on how your home currency is doing against your travel destination currency, especially if you are using a credit card. You might be tempted to swipe at every store only to realize that you are dead broke when you get back home. You can find currency value information online or at forex bureaus both locally and abroad.
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ver the years, Kenya’s shopping has really evolved. Gone are the days when people needed to go to a store to get the commodity they were looking for. These days, just at a click of a button one can have whatever they are looking for delivered at their doorstep and we are not talking about e bay and amazon. Over the years people would argue that they needed to feel that which they were buying so as to ascertain its authenticity but with time people have accepted that one does not really have to be physically at a shop for them to get that which they need. In case you were wondering which online shops are found in Kenya here are a few. Jumia can be said to be the ebay of Kenya because of its popularity. At Jumia one is able to access a wide range of items like home appliances, women and men’s wear and fashion related items, phones, computers and other electronics. At Jumia one gets to compare different
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brands and get that which they can afford. One thing that is great about this online shopping point is the fact that they can deliver your purchases while you are at the comfort of your home. Another popular online store has to be OLX. With their extensive investments in adverts it was not so long until Kenyans embraced this online shop. The major attraction with this particular online shop is the fact that
it gave people room to sell that which they don’t need anymore. This shop stocks mobile phones, furniture, things used in the fashion and beauty industry, electronics, vehicles, animals and pets, real estate and even jobs and services. Everyone loves to shop when there is an offer on an item. It is by this tactic that Rupu took the world of online shopping by storm. By purchasing an item at
Rupu, one is able to save a percentage of the original price as their items usually have an offer. Their products include electronics, fashion, deals on the restaurants to visit, things to do with beauty and last but not least travel. Talk about catering to the needs of their customers. Next time you want to save your money, this is definitely the online shop to visit. For the people who love their big toys, Cheki is the
place to visit. Cheki is an online marketplace where all the leading car dealers, importers and private sellers meet. Unlike the other stores, this one deals exclusively with cars. From the Toyotas to the Mercedes to the more expensive car brands Cheki is the place to look. The online store to look out for is definitely kilimall. This is because it is gaining an audience at a high rate. At
kilimall they have anything that a person may need and what is great about it is that they even have a list of the brands of the item that one is looking for and by the click of a button one can easily access the brand of their choice without having to scroll through each one. Clearly in the next few years, we might see a decrease in actual shops as many will be opting to shop from the comfort of their homes.
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Out&About The big square works for people of all ages. You can go with your family, with friends or even alone if you like your personal space. They have a wide variety of square burgers which include but are not limited to paneer tikka square, Veggie B square, bacon jam square, honey dew smoked beef, cheese square, double cheese square and bacon and cheese square. For these delicious burgers, you would only part with less than 1000 shillings whether you want it plain or as a meal. Some of the new options that have been included in the menu are Halumi Square for 540 shillings, fish and chips or
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rice for sh. 480 and grilled chicken that goes for sh. 450 with chips or rice and sh. 320 without. For the lovers of crispy chicken, this is the place you have been looking for. The menu gives an option of the number of pieces one would prefer and they range between sh. 210 to sh. 1700. A must have while at this restaurant is their famous mouth watering square made pork ribs. For only 820 shillings for 400 grams or 1600 shillings for 800 grams this treat will not disappoint you. They also have an assortment of ice creams and milk shakes that one can indulge in.
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Jaguar to grace London Kenya fest
aguar has left the country for London where he is scheduled to perform at this year’s Kenyafest. Jaguar will perform live tomorrow the 5th of September at Trent park and on 12th at Stratford old town hall The Broadway. The London Kenya Fest will showcase an array of Kenyan fashion and design, traditional food delicacies, modern dance workshop and will be a hub for business networking. Jaguar will perform alongside artistes such as Tracer, Peninah, Music Maestro,Miss Pam, Stylee B, Tracy dance group as well as Blittz and Swagg.
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ith locations at the junction, Oval, Gigiri, Lavington and Karen, big square took Kenya by storm when it first opened its doors. Aside from having its outlets in accessible areas, Big Square is a casual dining restaurant serving square made burgers that are sourced locally, fried chicken, BBQ ribs, beer wine and other delicious desserts. As one enters this restaurant, you can’t help but notice the colored furniture which gives it an edge because it is not something other restaurants have adopted as most prefer playing around with the browns.
For the lovers of crispy chicken, this is the place you have been looking for.
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Kenyan Artiste backs TZ Presidential Candidate Lowassa
ast rising Maa Fleva artiste Kimintah has joined a number of East African artistes who have publicly come out to support Tanzanian Presidential candidate Edward Lowassa. “My fans in Arusha and in TZ in general have been asking which candidate #TeamMarungu is supporting. The choice is entirely theirs but Edward Lowassa has shown his zeal to work with the youth further and that is why he would get our vote, Kimintah told Xnews. Kimintah also added that Lowassa has a big following amongst his fans as he can trace his roots to Maasais in Mt Kilimanjaro where he comes from. “I was in Arusha last weekend and it is just amazing how the youth have come out to support Lowassa. What surprised me is that most of the youth have taken time to analyze the candidates and their policies. They told me that he was in for the youth. Maybe we (Kenyans) could borrow a leaf from TZ.”
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Linda Mosi is an underwriter who has an eye for good shoes and cLothes. her styLe is very personaL as she takes different pieces and pairs theM into one unique outfit
CloseT Raid linda mosi What is your fashion secret? Always finish up your look with some perfume. Smelling good is VERY important!!
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hat is the most treasured item in your closet? My tan leather jacket. It goes with almost everything. What fashion advice do you live by? Choose well…. It’s pointless to have a bulging closet that is full of clothes you regret buying (And never wear) What is that one thing that you can’t leave the house without? My phone. Whose style do you admire locally and internationally? Internationally I admire Michelle Obama’s style. She always looks impeccable and doesn’t overdo it. Which fashion trend have you sworn never to try and why? I really dislike acid wash jeans. I don’t know why. Maybe I’ll change my mind someday.
How would you describe your style? Simple and elegant.
Which jewellery are you often wearing? I am actually not a jewelery person but I always have a watch on
What is your fashion lust at the moment? Shoe! Shoes! Shoes! A girl can never have enough shoes.
What is your guilty pleasure (fashionwise)? Sunglasses. I have more than the average person should have.
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TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION Telephone:Nairobi 2892000/0722-208-552 Email: info@tsc.go.ke Web: www.tsc.go.ke TSC HOUSE, Kilimanjaro road, Upper Hill PRIVATE BAG- 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA When replying please quote Ref.Nº:TSC/ADM/192A/VOL.VIII/112
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TSC POSITION ON KNUT CALL FOR TEACHERS’ STRIKE
TSC CIRCULAR NO. 18/2015 TO:
All Principals, National Polytechnics All Principals, Technical Training Institutes All Principals, Institutes of Science & Technology All Principals, Primary Teacher Training Colleges The Director, CEMASTEA The Director, Kenya Institute of Special Education All Principals, Secondary Schools All Headteachers, Primary Schools
that the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has called its members to go on strike in complete disregard of the law. This call to teachers to proceed on an illegal strike has happened at a time when more than one million Kenyan children are about to sit the
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Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of
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Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
CONDUCT OF TEACHERS AND INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATORS DURING THE PAY DISPUTE PERIOD As you are aware, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) have been quoted in the media threatening to call a strike with effect from 1st September, 2015 over a pay dispute which is the subject matter of an appeal in the Court of Appeal. In the event of a strike, the Commission would like to remind all teachers including those in administrative positions to observe the provisions of regulation 28 (8) (III) of the Code of Regulations for Teachers which provides that:
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has learnt through the media
In view of the foregoing, the Commission wishes to inform all teachers, parents, learners, stakeholders and the general public as follows: i)
On 26th August 2015, TSC invited both the KNUT and KUPPET for a meeting where it appealed to KNUT, which attended, not to undertake any action that would disrupt learning programmes in third term, including the national examinations.
ii) The Commission has not received any strike notice from the Union as required under Section 76 of the Labour Relations Act 2007. To
In the event of a strike, or any other disturbances leading to a stoppage of school work, the administrative staff of the school shall continue to undertake such duties, as are necessary to ensure the safety and security of school property and to safeguard the welfare of learners.
therefore claim that a notice to strike issued in January 2015 is in
In view of the foregoing, the Commission would like to direct as follows:
2015. This strike is therefore outright illegal, unjustified and
All teachers in substantive or acting administrative positions who include Principals, Deputy Principals, Registrars, Deans, HoDs (For Post Primary) Headteachers, Deputy headteachers, Senior Teachers (for Primary) shall be on duty at all times to ensure order, safety of learners, teachers and preservation of school property.
ii. Heads of Institutions are required to submit the following documents to the TSC Sub-County Directors for onward transmission to the TSC County Directors by 4.00 p.m daily using the attached format. • • •
Daily attendance record for learners Daily attendance record for teachers personally signed by individual teachers in the morning and evening Details of teachers who may absent themselves from duty
iii. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology County Directors, who have been advised appropriately vide Circular MOE.CIRCULAR NO.1/2015 dated 31st August 2015 and TSC County Directors have been directed to work together to ensure that learning in all institutions is not disrupted and ensure that learning/teaching programmes are conducted irrespective of the number of learners present. Further, the TSC County Directors are required to submit a list of institutions and the particulars of their heads where learning will not have started as per the school calendar for third term 2015 for appropriate action. iv. The Government has put in place security mechanisms to ensure the safety of learners, teachers and school property. Both the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology and TSC County Directors should liaise with the respective County Commissioners to ensure security measures are in place in the learning institutions. The Commission wishes to draw the attention of all teachers to the requirements and the provisions of Chapter six of the Constitution which requires them to conduct themselves with dignity, decorum and in manner consistent with their profession. All teachers are also bound by the Law, the TSC Act (2012), Code of Regulations for Teachers and the TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics. The TSC County Directors will take disciplinary action against any Head of Institution or teacher who fails to comply with the instructions laid out above or contravenes the provisions of the Code of Regulations for Teachers.
force is both misleading and dishonest. That strike was called off on 14th January 2015 and teachers resumed duty on 19th January uncalled for and is unprotected. iii) The illegality of the strike notwithstanding, the right to strike is not absolute and should not override other rights such as the rights of more than 12 million school going children to be taught. iv) The call on teachers to participate in an illegal strike will unnecessarily put their jobs in jeopardy. As public servants, teachers are aware that they are only answerable to TSC who is their employer as provided for by Article 237 of the Constitution. One of the Constitutional responsibilities of TSC is to assign teachers to public schools. Hence no other individual or entity can give them directions or instructions on matters relating to attendance and performance of duty. v) In the 2015/2016 budget, TSC was allocated Sh 174 billion to cater for teachers’ salaries, recruitment and promotion. No additional funds have been provided towards the implementation of the salary award. Indeed Treasury has informed the Commission that it is not possible to increase salaries at this point in time. Finally, in order to normalize learning in schools, all heads of institutions where learners may not have reported are directed to ensure they are recalled so that learning resumes immediately. The Commission also wishes to appreciate teachers who have reported for duty and are performing their teaching and administrative duties.
All County Directors should ensure that the provisions of this circular are complied with. NANCY NJERI MACHARIA, OGW SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 You may have everything figured out in your head, but the words get in the way as soon as you share your ideas. Talking with someone else may add confusion instead of clarity to the situation. The other person’s energy seems to affect your perceptions. Stay grounded despite your frustration. ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 This is a time of hard work when you may need to either salvage the mess you’ve created or start reaping the wonderful rewards of the success you’ve become. Your ego is wrapped up in this scenario. You may be frustrated by people wasting your time with problems that seem insignificant.
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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 You need to be disciplined and focused, but frivolous chatter may fill your brain. This kind of mental muddle limits you in many situations, making it difficult to express what you feel. Ask someone who knows you well to help you make sense out of these thoughts. GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 There’s a chance that incredible luck will befall you, Gemini, but nothing will come without hard work on your part. Don’t expect someone else to hand you the treasure chest. Once you start, you may realize that you’re much closer than you think. It’s up to you to make the journey. CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 Perhaps these obstacles are self-imposed. Maybe you’re restricting yourself from doing the things you want to do because you’re afraid they won’t work out. This fear of failure is the pain you feel. Overcoming it is the first step. If you try and fail, you’ll be no worse off than if you never try at all. LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Things should be running smoothly for you, Leo, and you’ll accomplish a lot with surprisingly little effort. Maybe you won’t win the lottery today, but the few dollars you invest now will turn into megabucks later. Be patient. Success may not come overnight, but it will come. VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 21 You may feel like you’re being tested in some way, Virgo, like you’re on trial and must defend yourself, including what you believe and how you operate. Questioning your behavior patterns is healthy, so open up in a way that you may not have considered before. LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Try not to get discouraged. Instead, realize that this is part of the natural cycle. Awareness of your energy patterns is half the battle. Don’t force yourself into feeling something you don’t. It’s important that you not overexert yourself or take on more responsibilities than you can handle. SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Why pretend when a better option would be to delegate the task to someone else? If you don’t feel a strong connection with something or someone, don’t force it. Pretending that you’re capable of something will only cause frustration for you and everyone else. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 Things are flowing naturally, and you seem to have all your responsibilities under control. You may not be aware that this is so since it’s easier to see when something’s wrong than when something’s going well. Take time to appreciate the incredible things you’ve created for yourself thanks to all your effort.
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STALEMATE: Tusker’s Jesse Were tussles for the ball with AFC Leopards Martin Imbalambala is a past Sportpesa Premier League match. The two sides have been drawn against each other in the Super 8 Cup knock out.
Tusker drawn with AFC in Super 8 cup AFAC Leopards will be looking forward for a revenge against Tusker on September 26 when the two sides faces off in a repeat of last year’s Super 8 final. Tusker, Super 8 tournament defending champion beat struggling AFC Leopards 2-0 in the final but they two clubs could not avoid each other when they paired in the first match to be played three weeks from now. The two sides who are only separated by a single point at the top tier domestic league will face a Leopard side out to avenge their last loss
to Ruaraka based side. Tusker have won the last two editions of the tournaments while Ingwe who lost to the same side in the finals last year are yet to land their hands in the trophy. This is another opportunity to redeem ourselves and to put a smile on the face of our fans,” Tusker Assistant coach Leonard Odipo said after the draw conducted Friday in Nairobi. 2011 Champions Ulinzi Stars have been handed Sony Sugar while Gr Mahia drew Muhoronin Youth with Sofapaka facing Chemelil
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WEEKEND EDITION, SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2015
SPORTS BRIEFS Williamson laments lack of creative midfield ahead of Zambia clash Harambee Stars head coach Bobby Williamson has bemoaned lack of creativity in his Harambee Stars squad which faces 2012 Africa championships Zambia this Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium in a 2017 AFCON qualifier. Kenya who lead Group E of the qualifiers with one point will face a Zambian side searching first win after being held to a barren draw by Guinea Bissau last June. Williamson was hoping to strengthen his weakest point; creativity at the centre of action but a late withdrawal of veteran midfielder McDonald Mariga left him fuming lack of creativity from his players. Clubless Mariga pulled out to concentrate with his search for a new employer after his Parma side was relegated to Italian Serie D competition after the club went bankrupt The Scot will have a daunting task of guiding Kenya back to the Africa’s premier football party for the first time in 11 years but with a blunt forward that has failed to score in the last two meetings against Ethiopia. He needed a player who can ‘run and think’ at the same time according to the words of AFC Leopards boss Zdravko Logarusic who once used the term to refer to his former players at Gor Mahia. With goal-shy strikers, Williamson is worried that the unit of defensive midfielders comprising of Captain Victor Wanyama and Collins Okoth may not solve his problem of winning the first leg of the encounter in Nairobi. “We have a lot of defensive midfielders but we lack creativity. We need balance in the team but that’s an area we are short in,” he said. The only options for the former Uganda Cranes and Gor Mahia tactician lie in Noah Wafula, Danson Kago and Johanna Otieno, who will most likely be used in the flanks.
CS tells ‘small sports federations’ to seek funding from elsewhere ‘Small Sports’ have been urged to look for other sources of income and stop depending on government for funding. Sports Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Wario told the small federations like Darts to go out and look for corporate support in order to help them catch up with the big boys in the game. Wario who was speaking on morning sports show on Nation FM said that the ‘struggling small federations’ need to revisit sponsorship. ‘I know small sports like Darts are really struggling but I want to urge them to look for funding through federations from cooperates. Let’s look how we can help,” said the Minister. However Wario could not say exactly how long it will take the government to set up a sports academy which is one of the pillars of Sport Act 2013. There have been plans to set up Kenya Academy of Sports with which was launched early this year at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani.
Gallant Millers upbeat to open a seven-point lead over Police
Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) premier league defending champions Butali Sugar Warriors will have a chance to open a seven-point gap between them and Kenya Police when they play Parklands Sports Club on Saturday at City Park Hockey stadium. Leaders Butali have only lost one match this season to 2013 champions Police, who are out to reclaim the title back from runaway leaders Butali who have 28 points.
Police are second on the log with 24. Butali will have a chance to extend that the lead should they beat Parkroad on Saturday and pile more pressure on Police who have a date away to Mombasa Sports Club on Sunday. Seventeen-time KHU women’s national league champions Telkom Orange will travel to Mombasa to play hosts Mombasa Sports Club (MSC) in one of the 10 national league fixtures for the weekend.
Orange are currently top of the league with 18 points ahead of Strathmore University who are three points adrift of the leaders. Strathmore will not be in action this weekend and a win for Orange will give Meshack Senge a sleepless night in the coming few weeks. Senge is currently mourning the death of his father who passed away over the weekend.
Saturday 5th Sept 2015
National Ladies: MSC vs Orange National Men: Thika Rovers vs Impala Premier Men: Parklands vs Butali Premier Men: Western Jaguars Vs MSC National Men: Bay vs NYS
Sunday, 6th Sept 2015
RATTLED: Butali Sugar Warriors celebrate a goal in a previous KHU Premier League match at the City Park Stadium.
National Men: Kisumu Youngsters vs NYS Premier Men: Kenya Police vs MSC Premier Men: Parkroad vs Western Jaguars National Ladies: Kenyatta University vs Daystar National Men: Daystar vs Thika Rovers Premier Men: Nakuru vs Strathmore
Tribunal directs bowling association to include Nyaga in Zambia AST squad Kenya Bowling Federation has been ordered to include Njeru Nyaga in the Kenyan squad for the Africa States Tournament (AST) set to be held from September 11-19 in Lusaka, Zambia. Nyaga moved to Sports Dispute Tribunal after he learnt of his exclusion from the squad despite coming top during the trials to AST, one of the most prestigious international lawn bowls competitions in the continent Interestingly, the ruling was not read but passed through a word of mouth to Nyaga. “We are supposed to make a ruling today but unfortunately the ruling is not typed due to some
technicalities,” said one of the Tribunal member. “However this Tribunal finds the selection process was not well laid out and the tribunal was not satisfied by the explanation. We therefore direct Kenya Bowling Federation to incorporate you to the Zambia’s AST squad.” Kenya will compete for the top prize against host Zambia, South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi. The tournament is expected to attract approximately 100 bowlers who will compete in four categories that include Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours.
Kenya’s bowling team in light training.
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SNIPING: Kenya’s centre blocker Brackcides Khadambi spikes the ball against Dominican Republic during their FIVB World Cup match played at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo Japan. Kenya lost the match 3-0.
WEEKEND EDITION, SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2015
Rematch
Volleyball WC: Malkia Strikers up against Peru in a repeat of FIVB Grand Prix final Kenya women’ Volleyball team take on Asian powerhouse Korea tomorrow as they look for a second victor at the FIVB world Cup this year. Not much is expected from David Lung’aho side in the match against Korea and Serbia but it is the final clash with Peru Monday which is expected to be nail biting. Peru will be out to avenge their loss two months ago against Kenya who beat them by straight sets to clinch their maiden FIVB World Grand Prix Group three trophy in Australia last July. Kenya on the other hand want to prove to their already disillusioned local fans that the historic win was never a fluke. A win for either side will also play a big part in
the overall team placement for the two side currently second and third on the table from the tail pulled by Algeria. Kenya recorded their second win in the history of the games when they beat Algeria 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-11) on Tuesday after seven matches losing streak and they will next face a Korea side hat has faded in form recently but remain one of the powerhouses of Asian volleyball, winning their second Asian Games title in 2014 on home soil in Incheon. Kenya will face Korea for the first time after losing to them in the last edition four years ago. The win against Algeria pushed the local charges a place higher in the 12 team list
which is currently topped by defending champions, USA with 22 points from eight matches. Kenya has three points from eight matches. After Korea, Kenya will next play Serbian side out to better their seventh finish in 2011 in their third appearance at the competition. Serbia surprised the world when they beat Japan by straight sets in the last edition where they won five matches out of 12. The match against Serbia, currently fourth on the log with 17 points is expected to be tough for FIVB World Grand Prix group three winners who will complete the campaign against Peru on Monday.
Aussies too hot to handle for stuttering England in ODI series A stuttering England batting display handed Australia a 59-run victory at Southampton in the first game of their five-match one-day series. Adil Rashid’s 4-59 reduced the Aussies to 193-6 but Matthew Wade (71 not out) added 112 with Mitchell Marsh (40 not out) to help the tourists post 305-6. Jason Roy (67) led England’s reply but fell when well set, as did James Taylor (49) and Captain Eoin Morgan (38). England lost three wickets in four balls at one stage and their last seven for 94 runs before being bowled out with 27 balls to spare. Coming off the back of Monday’s five-
run victory in the Twenty20 international at Cardiff, England made four changes from their last ODI against New Zealand at Chester-le-Street in June. Taylor replaced the rested Joe Root at three, Jos Buttler returned with the gloves in place of Jonny Bairstow and Sam Billings and David Willey were omitted in favour of Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes. Australia had just five survivors from their World Cup-winning side in March. Having won the toss and elected to bat, it was an innings of three parts from Australia. A solid platform saw Joe Burns (44) and David Warner (59) put on 76 for the first
wicket before a mid-innings wobble, when Steve Smith’s side lost four wickets for 29 runs in the space of six overs. But wicketkeeper Wade, whose unbeaten 71 not out came off 50 balls, recovered from being involved in the run-out of Shane Watson to share a vital seventhwicket stand with Marsh. The innings was even more impressive considering the 27-year-old Tasmanian took nine balls to get off the mark before striking 12 fours in his 48th ODI appearance. Wade’s return to the green and gold was to get even sweeter in the field when he took three catches with the gloves.
Kiprop, Sum, Birech shine in Zurich meet From Page 16
home the Diamond Race into the bargain. After surrendering her world title last week in Beijing where she settled for bronze, Eunice Sum bounced back in the Zurich when she won the 800m in 1:59.14 with a great finishing surge to confirm her Diamond Race victory. A disappointing night came
from newly crowned world 10,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot who finished a disappointing sixth in shorter distance, women’s 3,000m. Cheruiyot who returned back from maternity early this year admitted a day before the race that ‘the distance may be too short for me, and the Ethiopians too quick’ and this turned out to be the case
as she finished sixth in 8:38.91 behind Almaz Ayana and Genzebe Dibaba, 5,000m and 1,500m world champions respectively Dibaba who clocked 8:26.54 behind Ayana however went home with the winner-takes-all $40,000 cheque despite losing by a massive margin to her country mate Ayana who also beat her last Sunday in the 10,000m in Beijing.
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KENYA FACE PERU IN FIVB WOMEN VOLLEYBALL WORLD CUP CLASH
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Kiprop, Sum light up Zurich
AW-SUM: Kenya’s Eunice Sum on his way to winning the 800m tityle at the Zurich IAAF Diamond League Race.
hree-time 1,500m world champion Asbel Kiprop and world 800m bronze medallist Eunice Sum bagged Sh4m ($40,000) each after a superlative night at the Weltklasse Zurich Diamond League. Kiprop, clocked 3:35.79 ahead of compatriot and world Championship silver medallist Elijah Manangoi, who came in second in 3:36.01 in a tight race where Kiprop sat back until the last lap which was led by Norway’s Henrik Ingebrigtsen who dashed to the front, just before the bell and made an audacious longrange bid for home. It briefly looked as though he was going to pull off the trick as the chasing pack were slow to react. At the bell, Kiprop was back in 10th place, with Ingebrigtsen 20 metres clear. Kiprop then managed to close the gap when he accelerated to fourth place with 100 metres to go with three men still in front of him. He however hit the front with about 40 metres to the finish line which he crossed about a second ahead of his closest challenger to take CONTINUED ON pAGE 15
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