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man said to be a pilot to Deputy President William Ruto is in trouble after a video in which he is captured assaulting a police officer went viral on social media. Captain Alister Brown is captured assaulting a female police officer in the video which has elicited anger and rage from Kenyans. He had been hired by Deputy President William Ruto to
fly him on an Airbus AS350 helicopter to a prayer service at Ndunyu Njeru Catholic Parish in Kinangop, Nyandarua County on Sunday. Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has ordered criminal proceedings against the pilot and asked his officers to immediately launch investigations into the matter. The incident happened on Sunday in Ndunyu Njeru, Nyandarua County.
“Following the unfortunate incident that took place in Ndunyu Njeru in Nyandarua, last Sunday, where an alleged pilot is captured assaulting a female police officer in uniform, the Inspector General of Police has ordered investigations with immediate effect and commencement of criminal proceedings against the suspect,” Boinnet said in a statement. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Deputy President William Ruto at the Ndunyu Njeru Catholic Parish in Kinangop, Nyandarua County on Sunday. INSET: Screengrab pictures of his pilot Alister Brown captured assaulting a police officer where the DP’s chopper was parked over failure to control curious villagers who had strayed closer to the aircraft. Inspector General has ordered investigations into the incident.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta now risks being impeached after he declined to form a tribunal to investigate Supreme Court Judge Philip Tunoi over Sh200 million bribery allegation. Justice Tunoi faces bribery accusations for which the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) already recommended that the President form a tribunal to probe the allegations. But yesterday, State House said the President will not form the said tribunal citing a case in court which is challenging Justice Tunoi’s legality in office. But lawyers are warning that the refusal to appoint a tribunal could expose President Uhuru to impeachment. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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The police boss added that the suspect has “subsequently been ordered to surrender himself to any nearest police station.” In the video, the pilot is seen approaching a female police corporal complaining that the officer is not preventing curious villagers from moving closer to the chopper. The officer appears to be busy on her phone and the Captain grabs her swagger cane then shouts at her to “do your job.” “Do your job, okay…give me that and tell these people to move far,” he says. And after another brief scuffle, the pilot, this time with a considerable amount of rage says “Do your f***g job” before violently pushing the officer away. The video has elicited strong condemnation from social media where Kenyans called for the pilot’s prosecution and immediate deportation. “So Captain Alistair Brown decides that the female cop has committed a crime of not preventing curious children and villagers from coming close to the chopper. A police officer is a symbol of authority and must be respected,” Geoffrey Mosoku said in a Facebook posting accompanied by the video. “Racist is unacceptable. This mzungu
Deputy President William Ruto speaks to residents of Ndunyu Njeru in KInangop on Sunday. A pilot he hired to fly him into the area was caught assaulting a female police officer in a now viral video. The DP’s office has said the pilot is not one of their staff and that he was only hired. They have asked the police to investigate the matter.
pilot must be arrested for assaulting a policewoman in uniform,” said Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko. Blogger Robert Alai called for his immediate arrest. “This police officer might be my or your sister. She is someone’s mother. This kind of behaviour cannot be excused. This guy must be arrested and prosecuted. He must be taken to court,” he said.
Journalist Francis Gachuri also condemned the incident terming it disrespect to law enforcers. “It’s totally unacceptable to mishandle a Police officer. The pilot simply crossed the line. Some police officers are terrible, but that’s no excuse to disrespect the law enforcers. Never,” he said. Ruto through his spokesman David Mugonyi said he learnt about the
unfortunate incident today morning. The DP termed the incident unacceptable, regrettable and asked the police asked to investigate. “The Deputy President has asked the police to take immediate action. The Deputy President respects our hardworking police officers who put in a lot of hours to secure our environment and country,” Mugonyi said. peter_x254
Lawyers: Uhuru can be impeached over Tunoi tribunal From Page 1 Lawyer Paul Mwangi while speaking to XNews today morning said MPs can file an impeachment motion against the President for declining to perform a constitutional duty. Mwangi said the President has failed to meet the legal side of the case and therefore breached the Constitution. “With the failure of the President to appoint a tribunal, Members of
political parties represented in Parliament can now file an impeachment motion against the Head of State as he has failed to respect the Constitution,” he said. Mwangi also termed the letter authored by the Chief of Staff Joseph Kinyua unconstitutional, saying it was not signed by the President himself. According to the lawyer, only the President can sign a
decision of the Presidency. “The legality of the letter is in question and the President has no choice, but to form a tribunal as the law requires,” Mwangi said. “Our attention has been drawn to the decision of the High Court, which concluded that the petitioners (Justices Philip Tunoi and David Onyancha), like other judges serving on the effective date, transited into the new
Law Society of Kenya chairman Eric Mutua. He says the President has failed to perform a constitutional duty.
Constitution and postvetting, that they serve on the terms thereunder, including article 167(1) which states that a judge shall retire from office on attaining the age of 70 years. We further note that an appeal against the decision of the High Court has been instituted and is pending before the Court of Appeal and that the court has yet to pronounce itself on the matter, consequently, the decision of the High Court stands,” reads part of the letter of President Kenyatta to Chief Justice Willy Mutunga. “Article 168(5) requires the President to suspend the judge from office and thereafter appoint a Tribunal. However, a court has declared Justice Tunoi to have “retired from office on attaining the age of 70” and as the Court of Appeal is now seized of, and is due to make a determination on the same matter, it may rule either way,” explained the President. Law Society of Kenya chairman Erick Mutua said the President’s move creates a constitutional crisis and he now risks impeachment. “We wish to remind the
President of Article 145(1) of the Constitution that says he is subject to the Constitution and that he may be impeached for such a violation,” Mutua said. He also argued that nothing within the Constitution stops the President from forming a tribunal while the case on the retirement age goes on. “There is nothing in law that stops the President from forming the tribunal while the retirement age case also goes on, as far as I’m concerned nobody has gone to court to block the formation of a tribunal,” he said. “This is another instance where President Uhuru has violated the Constitution. It is an act of subversion of the Constitution,” the chairman, Eric Mutua, said in a statement. A special committee formed by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and chaired by Public Service Commission Chairperson Margaret Kobia ruled that there were sufficient grounds for the bribery claims to be investigated further. sam_x254
IG’s prompt action reveals power of social media The power of social media came to the fore once again as Kenyans used the platform today to express their anger at the harassment of a police officer by a Whiteman. Captain Alister Brown was captured in a video assaulting a female police corporal in Ndunyu Njeru, Nyandarua County in a scuffle which ensued after the pilot got furious for the officer’s failure to control villagers from moving closer to his aircraft. The video which went viral today morning elicited strong condemnation from Kenyans on social media who called for the man’s immediate arrest and prosecution. Their anger forced Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet to order immediate arrest and commencement of criminal proceedings against the pilot. The police is not normally known to be quick in action and it is widely seen as the power of social media that forced the police boss to act. “The Inspector General of Police has ordered investigations with immediate effect and commencement of criminal proceedings against the suspect,” his spokesman George Kinoti said in a statement. On Twitter, Kenyans already began a hashtag calling for the pilot’s deportation although it is not yet clear whether he is a Kenyan citizen or not.
Somalia protest MP’s detention in Nairobi
Somalia’s government has complained to the Kenyan authorities over the detention of some of its representatives at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta airport at the weekend. MPs, who were travelling to Turkey with the Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, were stopped at the airport over a security issue. In a statement, the Somali governmenty described what happened as “an unwarranted incident” and that it “expects a full justification and explanation”. The prime minister was not detained, but he decided to remain in Nairobi while the issue was sorted out, the government said. It said the delegation had proper flight clearance and that the Federal Republic of Somalia has an agreement with Kenya in which flights carrying the leadership of the country are exempted from any stop overs in Wajir.
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Commission warns of 2017 gender crisis
National Gender and Equality commission (NGEC) Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has warned that the country risk facing a constitutional crisis after the 2017 General Elections if Parliaments fails to enact the two-thirds gender rule. Lichuma said if after the 2017 General Election the number of women elected to Parliament will not have meet the constitutional threshold, the country will face a constitutional dilemma. Speaking at a Law Society of Kenya meeting organised by the Council for Legal Education in Kisumu, Lichuma advised the National Assembly to ensure the constitutional amendments before it are passed. “We hope that Parliament will pass the constitutional amendment bills in their possession so that we can save the country from a looming constitutional crisis if the two-thirds rule is not met,” she said. “We hope President Uhuru Kenyatta and Cord Leader Raila Odinga will rally their troops in Parliament,” she added. The National Assembly has in several occasions clashed with constitutional bodies and civil society groups over the formula to ensure more
women ascend to public positions as provided for in the two-thirds gender rule. However, Lichuma advises that civic education should be carried out to sensitise Kenyans on the opportunities that come with participating in the electoral process. She said fighting discrimination and inequality requires multiple strategies since attitudes and cultural practices act as barriers to the emancipation of special interest groups. Lichuma echoed President Obama’s statement on equality when he visited Kenya last year in July, saying the country could not possibly make progress if it chose to ignore half of its population in governance matters. In August last year, President Uhuru Kenyatta launched a national campaign dubbed ‘Tubadili, Tusitawi Pamoja’ urging men and women to partner and ensure sustainable development and growth. The campaign, spearheaded by the Commission reinforced the principles of equality and non-discrimination in all spheres of life. A bill tabled by Majority Leader in athe National Assemby Aden Duale with the backing of women parlia-
National Gender and Equality Commission chairperson Wilfred Lichuma. She has warned that failure to enact the two-thirds gender rule could cause a constitutional crisis in 2017.
mentarians and civil societies would solve the puzzle on how to achieve the constitutional two-thirds gender parity in Parliament. In a significant gain for women and marginalised groups, the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill No
Water tokens coming soon for Nairobi City residents How has your experience of buying electricity through tokens been like? Well, buying water tokens could be the next thing you will soon be doing. Swissquest Water Supplies Company will be conducting a pilot project in Buruburu estate in conjunction with the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company over the next few months. “Swissquest Water Supplies Company is currently in the negotiation phase with Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company to enable residents of Nairobi buy water tokens,” Swissquest Chief Executive Officer Steve Muema said. Speaking on sidelines of the ongoing Africa Water Association Congress and Exhibition in Nairobia, Muema said the move would enable customers improve on their household budgeting for the commodity, conserve water more and ease their management of water meters among others. Additionally, the water metering solution means no bills, no credit problems and at the same time, no disconnection and re-connection. “Customers will simply access water the same way they access services on their mobile phones; pay for the amount of water you need,” he said. Apart from Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, Swissquest is working with county water companies, property investors, landlords and other water service providers. To these parties, Muema says they will no longer experience customer disputes, outstanding debts and the hassles of collecting payments.
“The water providers will also not need to administer administration fees and arrears collection,” he added. A customer has the option of sending money to the water company by M-Pesa to purchase water credit, or buying from an M-Pesa sales agent. If he chooses to purchase directly on their phone, after sending the money, the water company sends a 20 digit token on his mobile phone. He then keys in the digit token to the water meter ICU. This is then transferred to the water meter for the amount purchased. “Another unique feature of the meter is that it rings when your credit is low, so you are never caught off guard,” he explained. The product is expected to similarly ride on the high use of mobile money use in the country which has in the past surpassed the national budget. But how will this new water innovation sit with customers? “I will definitely look forward to it. Buying tokens is easy and convenient, cuts on time and I do not have to pay for something I have no used,” Esther Kamau, a Nairobi resident says. Another Nairobi resident echoed Kamau’s sentiments saying it will save her the hustle of collecting water bills and keeping counts. Others like Reagan Akaliche were not as optimistic; “Nairobi already has no water a majority of the time, why then pay for something you will not be guaranteed of?” www.capitalfm.co.ke
6 proposes a sunset clause that gives a period of 20 years within which Parliament is expected to have complied with the principle under Article 27 of the Constitution. The sunset principle in the new Bill is a departure from a previous Bill by
the Justice and Legal affairs committee, which talked of ‘progressive’ increase in the number of special seats. The Bill, tabled in the National Assembly last year, proposed to amend section 97 and 98 of the Constitution to ensure the National Assembly and the Senate comply with the parity rule by reserving special seats for political parties represented in Parliament. “The Bill seeks to give effect to the two-thirds gender principle through creation of specials seats that will ensure the gender principle is realised in Parliament over a period of 20 years from the next general election,” read the Bill tabled by Duale. However, the civil society and women parliamentarians took issue with the Bill, arguing that the addition of the word ‘progressive’ means that gender parity shall never be achieved. “This is a consensus Bill. There have been negotiations with the Justice committee and women MPs and we hope that it will solve the impasse on how to achieve the two thirds gender principle,” said Duale. @hillary_x254
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Ugandans worried Museveni could scrap age limit in 2021
Some Ugandans have expressed concern that President Yoweri Museveni could do away with a constitutional requirement that will see him barred from contesting the presidency in 2021. Museveni who won a disputed election on Thursday had already scrapped term limits that could see his now 30 year-reign ended in 2006. And now, a section of the Ugandan population believes the 71-year-old President could do away with a constitutional cap on the age of a presidential candidate. The Ugandan Constitution only allows those aged between 35 and 75 to contest. Museveni will be 76 in 2021, meaning he will be constitutionally barred from running for office. “Now it looks like this man is going to change the Constitution again to remove age limits come 2021, he will never leave Uganda because in his mind he believes that he is the only potential leader,” Frank Lubeg from Kampala told the BBC. His comments came just hours after Museveni in an interview with the BBC said he does not believe in term limits for African leaders. “We don’t accept the logic of term limits,” he said BBC’s Zuhura Yunus in an interview at his rural home in Rwakitura, some 275 kilometres west of the capital Kampala. Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during an interview with BBC at his home in Rwakitura, western Uganda on Asked about whether Sunday. A section of the population now predict he could scrap the constitutional age limit to allow him run for office in 2021.
leaders should be around forever, he said “the issue is not being there forever” adding that people are free to vote leaders out of power. “Africa’s got a lot of problems,” he added. “We need all the leadership resources to be available so that they can contribute”. Museveni won Thursday’s elections with a thumping majority, gaining 62 per cent of the vote against 34 per cent won by his nearest rival Kizza Besigye. Besigye is currently under arrest, and his party, the Forum for Democratic Change, has called for peaceful protest over what they termed blatant rigging. Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who heads the Commonwealth election observer mission to Uganda, has called on all sides to “exercise restraint and avoid unnecessary confrontations” in the aftermath of the election. In a statement, he also said “restrictions on movement of, and accessibility to, all political leaders should be removed”, but did not mention arrested opposition leader Besigye by name. He added that failures in the electoral process “had a detrimental effect on the fairness and credibility of the elections”, but emphasised that differences should be worked out through dialogue. Museveni has already extended an olive branch to all his opponents who lost the @peter_x254 election.
Ki-Moon arrives in Burundi for Africa peace tour United Nations Secretary General Ban Kimoon is in Burundi to try to hammer out a deal to prevent a political conflict in the landlocked country from escalating into a wider ethnic conflict. Just hours before he arrived, some people were injured in a grenade attack in the capital, Bujumbura, which has faced similar incidents in the past few weeks. The country has been gripped by violence since April last year when President Pierre Nkurunziza declared his intentions to run for a controversial third term. More than 400 people have died in clashes between opposition groups and security forces while another 240,000 have fled the nation, and thousands more have been arrested and possibly subjected to human rights violations. Neighbouring Rwanda is being accused of training a rebel militia to wreak havoc back in Burundi. But President Nkurunziza has remained defiant in the face of increasing pressure to agree on mediation talks with the opposition. Political tension is already rising and Mr Ki Moon’s arrival is expected to seal concrete steps towards a peace deal. Ki-Moon arrived in Bujumbura last evening aboard a Kenya Airways plane after a stop in Nairobi. He is expected to meet President Pierre Nkurunziza and other actors in support of ongoing UN efforts at resolving Burundi’s political crisis. After a stop in Nairobi,
Kenya, Mr, Ban was greeted on arrival in Bujumbura by the First Vice-President, Gaston Sindimwo, the Foreign Minister, Alain Nyamitwe, and other Government officials, as well as his Special Envoy to Burundi, Jamal Benomar, and by the Coordinator UN resident Paolo Lembo. In Kenya, the Secretary-General was briefed by the Director-General of the UN Office in Nairobi (UNON), Sahle-Work Zewde, and Kenya’s Minister for Education, Fred Matiangi. The UN chief is expected to leave Burundi today for the Democratic Republic of Congo on the second leg of an Africa tour. He is expected to be in Goma to visit people impacted by the insecurity and humanitarian crisis in the region, including those living in camps for internally displaced people, according to a statement on his schedule. The next day, the Secretary-General will be in Kinshasa, where he will preside at the opening session of the Great Lakes Private Sector Investment Conference. He is also expected to meet with the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, as well as several Government officials and political and civil society representatives. On Thursday, 25 February, the Secretary-General will head to Juba, South Sudan, where he is expected to meet with President Salva Kiir as well as visit a protection of civilians’ site that is run by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). @peter_x254
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon waves upon arrival in Bujumbura last evening. He is expected to depart for DR Congo today before leaving for South Sudan on Thursday in a peace tour of Africa.
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Morning newspaper summaries governor’s Ruto is desperate says Waiguru’s seven hours Fresh blow as Uhuru Ex-CBK Senator Gideon Moi: in detective hands: Former rejects Tunoi probe: wife sought favours Kanu chairman Gideon Moi yesterday hit Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne The President has ignited a conflict from Imperial Bank back at Deputy President William Ruto Waiguru was yesterday questioned for with a commission after rejecting boss: The controversy surrounding for using derogatory language against more than seven hours over fresh claims recommendations to form a tribunal to him. Moi said Ruto’s remarks to the effect that he was uncircumcised were, “A sign that the people of Rift Valley have finally realised who he is.” Moi went on: “He has taken the region for granted for too long. You can fool people for so long.
in the Sh791 million National Youth Service scandal. Ms Waiguru was asked about allegations raised by Ms Josephine Kabura, who says she was her confidante, and whose statement has incriminated the former CS in the multimillion-shilling theft.
investigate a judge. The President declined to name a team to probe Supreme Court Judge Philip Tunoi over claims he received a Sh200 million bribe to influence the court’s ruling on a petition challenging the election of Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero.
the collapse of Imperial Bank has taken a new turn after it was alleged in court that former Central Bank of Kenya governor Njuguna Ndungu’s wife received gifts from the bank’s former managing director, Abdulamek Jamnohamed, as part of calculated scheme to coopt the banking sector regulator into abetting a massive fraud that crippled the lender.
Uhuru declines to Lawyers fault Uhuru Ruto in war of words EAC presidents to have constitute Tunoi over Tunoi tribunal: over polls: Deputy President final word on mitumba William Ruto yesterday landed in Malindi Uhuru Kenyatta’s rejection of ban: Thousands involved in the tribunal: Uproar has greeted President to launch campaigns for the Jubilee a recommendation to appoint a tribunal President Uhuru Kenyatta’s announcement that he will not form a tribunal to probe embattled judge Philip Tunoi, accused of pocketing a Sh200 million bribe. The Law Society of Kenya yesterday warned that the President risked impeachment over the decision, saying Tunoi would get off scot-free if a tribunal is not established by tomorrow.
to investigate Supreme Court judge Philip Tunoi has triggered outrage, with lawyers warning it could lead to his impeachment. By refusing to appoint a tribunal as recommended by the JSC, the President was subverting the Constitution and opening himself up to possible impeachment by MPs, said LSK.
candidate in the March 7 by-election. Ruto went to the town hours after local ODM leaders accused the ruling coalition of using State resources to campaign. The DP landed at the Malindi airstrip in a Kenya Airforce plane and was joined by several legislators from Jubilee and CORD rebels.
second hand clothes and shoes trade will know their fate next week as East African leaders meet in Arusha to discuss a ban on used garments. President Uhuru Kenyatta and leaders of Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda will decide on whether to adopt their ministers’ position calling for a ban on importation of used clothes.
EACC questions New exam rules lift KDF soldier declared Mumias seeks Sh2bn Waiguru over NYS deals: burden on students: dead but his phone still more in Treasury Embattled former Cabinet Secretary Anne Students wishing to re-sit national rings: The family of a soldier who bailout: Mumias Sugar is seeking Waiguru was yesterday, for the second examinations can now do so soon after the time in three months, grilled by EACC detectives over the Sh791 million NYS scam. Waiguru, who was summoned by the EACC after businesswoman Josephine Kabura, a key suspect in the scandal, swore an affidavit alleging that the former CS was behind the registration of all her companies and received millions of shillings from the fraud.
results are released. The announcement by the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) yesterday, will be warmly received by students who may miss the examinations due to illness or other reasons and those whose results are cancelled because of cheating or other irregularities. Currently, students have to wait for a year before they can re-sit the examinations.
went missing after the attack on the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in El Adde, Somalia, had hoped that he was still alive. After all, his phone was still on and was being answered by people they believed to be his captors. So for a month and one week after the attack, the hope of the family in Eldoret had been hinged on the ringing phone.
an additional Sh2 billion bailout from the government after falling deeper into the red in the six months to December 2015. The troubled sugar miller posted a Sh1.58 billion after-tax loss in the halfyear period compared to Sh1.45 billion net loss in the six months to December 2014. Sugar sales grew by a tenth to Sh2.9 billion, bottled water sales dipped by more than a third to Sh8.6 million.
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We’ll not shut container freight stations, says KRA Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has refuted recent reports that the ongoing investigations at the port of Mombasa will result in the closure of Container Freight Stations (CFS). KRA clarified that “the correct position is that there are ongoing investigations touching on various operations including the handling of transit cargo both at the port and the freight stations.” “In response to recent misleading reports, KRA wishes to clarify that there are no imminent intentions to close down Container Freight Stations on account of ongoing investigations,” Authority Commisioner General, John Njirani said in a recent address. “Upon conclusion of the investigations, necessary actions shall be taken including the issuance of tax demands against persons who may have exploited customs processes,” he said. KRA said its officials are actively engaged in discussions to address “issues of mutual interest, including the strengthening of CFS governance processes so as to help counter custom fraud.” The Commissioner General
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Kenya Revenue Authority said it is actively engaged in discussions to address issues of mutual interest, including the strengthening of CFS governance processes . said a meeting will be held with CFS owners in the coming week towards finding common ground on key issues.
French Global Environment Facility’s Sh56m for climate change The French Global Environment Facility (FFEM) is offering local organisations up to €500,000 (Sh56 million) under its FISP-Climat programme, an innovation facility to encourage private enterprises to use green technologies to fight climate change in developing countries. As FFEM’s latest announcement, this represents the group’s fourth call for proposals. “FISP-Climat aims to encourage reproducible and long-term projects, in order to stimulate a market for technologies or services to mitigate and/or adapt to climate change in developing countries,” Reena Pandey, a spokesperson on behalf of the group has said. Pandey has advised interested parties to visit “ffem. fr” for details. The deadline for applications is March 18, 2016. In order to qualify for the grant, applicants are advised to focus on project themes centered on adaptation to climate change and mitigation of climate change. The amount of funding will be five to ten projects with a grant of a maximum of €500,000 (Sh56 million) per project. The beneficiaries of FISP-Climat 2016 will include individual private companies, as well as SMEs or consortia including at least one private company. Developing countries and nations in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, including Kenya, are encouraged to apply.
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Kenya Airways in partnership with Booking.com to up client experience
Kenya Airways (KQ) has inked a partnership with hotel booking engine Booking.com to offer an integrated experience to its customers through the website. According to the national carrier, the partnership will enable KQ guests to book flights and accommodation as well as booking holiday packages via KQ holiday portal. The flyer says the pact is a win for both hotel and carriers businesses enabling the airline through its website to offer attractive packages with discounts associated with volume business. “The partnership is expected to add value to KQ’s online portal for both business and leisure travellers,” said the carrier. The move will further see customers access to over 800,000 hotels across the globe since the carrier is present in 52 destination of which 42 are from Africa ferrying over four million passengers annually. Kenya Airways acting Commercial Director Thomas Omondi said as technology grows rapidly, they have to maintain their customer base. “The partnership allows us to offer improved travel and booking experience for our guests whereby they don’t have to leave our website to book a hotel,’’ Omondi said. “As the industry develops, customer needs are changing day by day hence we need to meet their needs by providing compelling and convenient services.’’ enock_x254
Water dispensing ‘ATMs’ to address sanitation challenges in Nairobi The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company is making moves to address water-related challenges with the introduction of a device known as the AQtap water dispenser. Popularly known as the ‘water ATM’, the Grundfos Holdings water dispenser is set to solve water problems in informal settlements such as Mathare where the pilot project is taking place. The initiative comes at a time when roughly half of the Kenyan population lacks reliable access to clean water and a majority of consumers lack access to proper sanitation. According to Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Managing Director Engineer Philip Gichuki, the dispenser will address challenges experienced in providing a reliable and sustainable water supply in informal settlements. “The AQtap water dispenser will foster water conservation, while at the same time help people in informal settlements access water with ease. Additionally, the use of a smartcard will ensure that the issue of water cartels is handled,” Engineer Gichuki said during the ongoing KICC during the 18th Africa Water Association Congress and Exhibition.
Four machines have been installed in Mathare with more expected around the country. The machine costs Sh300, 000 excluding installation fees. In order to access the water, customers will need to go to a Nairobi City Water and Sewerage vendor and buy a card at Sh50. The amount will be loaded onto the card which the holder can use to access water from the dispenser. The amount loaded onto the card is equivalent to 100 jerry-
cans of water. Outside Kenya, the water dispenser has in the past been distributed to Uganda, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali among other countries. The technology comes at a time when many people across the continent have no reliable source of water since 66 per cent of Africa is either arid or semi-arid, according to the latest statistics from the United Nations (UN) water project.
Caption Four water dispensing machines have been installed in Mathare with more expected around the country. The machine costs Sh300, 000.
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Experts project 6pc growth in 2016 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Britam asset managers have projected that Kenya’s economy will grow at between 5.5 per cent and 6 per cent in 2016. This growth will be driven by a strengthening shilling, inflation staying within targets and stable interest rates. In its 2016 gross domestic product (GDP) outlook, the asset management firm forecasts inflation to trend towards 6.0 per cent in the year supported by stable food prices and lower energy costs. Inflation is expected to average 6.8 percent in 2016 marginally above the 6.6 per cent recorded in 2015. Britam asset managers is the asset management subsidiary of Britam Holdings Limited, a leading diversified financial service group. The group has interest across the Eastern
and Southern Africa region with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. Short term interest rates are expected to trend between 11 and 15 per cent, peaking in the first half of the year as the Central Bank of Kenya seeks to balance borrowing needs with lower interest rates in the economy. The shilling is expected to remain stable over the first half of the year gradually weakening towards Sh108 to the dollar, as the current account remains in a deficit despite recent improvement. However, in its outlook with the theme ‘fiscal consolidation’ Britam asset managers warn that the Kenyan government has to live within its means in order
Science tech firm e-health programme seeks to empower local entrepreneurs Merck, a leading science and technology company, has announced the start of its equity-free accelerator programme for digital health startups in Nairobi as it seeks to empower local entrepreneurs. The three-month accelerator programme will support three startups in the field of digital health with working space at the Nairobi Garage. The three startups will further receive equity-free funding of $15,000 and links to Merck’s global network of experts for ongoing coaching and mentoring. According to Michael Gamber, Head of Marck Innovation Center, the promising and dynamic market for digital health in Africa makes Nairobi the first Merck Accelerator centre outside Germany. “Africa is one of the most promising and dynamic markets for digital health, driven by a vibrant and innovative startup culture. With our Accelerator program, we aim to become part of it,” said Gamber in a recent announcement. Adding: “With our program in Nairobi and our growing international network, we made a first big step to go truly global with our accelerator. We want to create a platform where the
potential to execute ideas is not limited by location.” The group said it will launch Africa’s first health care accelerator from its new base at the Nairobi Garage along Ngong Road. The Merck Accelerator is a globally implementing programme that has already found success within Germany with its focus in digital health where the programme will ideally be looking for a startup in its early stages. The group has since called on interested parties to apply before February 29 for a chance to not only gain financial support, but office space and mentoring. The three-month programme in Germany comes with an equity-free funding of 25,000 Euros, regular coaching and office space at the Merck Innovation Center at the headquarters in Darmstadt. Both programs are going to be strongly connected in terms of expertise and knowledge exchange to grow a global Accelerator network. “Coming from a global company we also want to develop our accelerator program to become a global platform. The execution of an idea should not be limited by the conditions of the location where it was born,” explains Gamber. enock_x254
to maintain an impressive rate of economic growth ultimately fast tracking attainment of upper middle income status. It says fiscal consolidation, which involves reducing fiscal deficits and checking accumulation of debt, is critical in enabling the government to consolidate previous growth and set the stage for even better prospects going forward. ‘Kenya has achieved impressive economic growth in recent years. The real GDP growth has consistently outpaced the average for sub-Saharan Africa over the last five years, mainly driven
by strong performance in trade and real estate sectors followed by agriculture and manufacturing. Together, these sectors generate about half the country’s GDP; though this contribution has been reducing gradually, an indication of increased diversification of Kenya’s GDP,” Britam Asset Managers Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Kaniu said. He said a stable macroeconomic environment is critical in order to maintain gradual and sustainable economic growth towards the upper middle income status. Stuttering global growth
in recent years has made borrowing from foreign sources expensive as Kenya resorted to borrowing on more commercial terms. This has led to heightened domestic borrowing that has come at a cost in the form of high interest rates that have crowded out the private sector and inconsistency in monetary and fiscal policy regimes. Kenya’s budget deficit as a percentage of the GDP has widened over the last five years to stand at the current 8.7 percent, the widest in East Africa. Foreign borrowing has also soared from 23.5 per cent of GDP
in 2008 to 28.5 per cent in 2015. While Kenya’s total debt levels (50 per cent of GDP) remain sustainable, the firm warns that the accumulation of debt and wide fiscal and current account deficits leave Kenya vulnerable to large interest rates and currency movements. The asset managers warn that while the expansionary fiscal policy adopted by the government to stimulate growth has proven effective in recent years, there is need to anchor future growth in a fiscal consolidation framework. Kevin_x254
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World agency warns of spike in international fuel prices The International Energy Agency (IEA) is warning consumers not to let cheap oil lull them into a false sense of security amid forecasts of a price spike by 2021, BBC reports. In its report, IEA says it’s expecting prices to start recovery next year but forecasts a sharp hike in prices will follow since supply will shrink due to under-investment by struggling producers. The IEA’s announcement comes just as Kenya’s own Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has slashed the cost of fuel in its latest price review. Under the ERC’s latest review, the cost of Super Petrol fall by Sh2.14, diesel by Sh8.82 whereas kerosene fall by Sh6.51. However, this fall in prices is subject to changes in the international oil market. Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, said: “It is easy for consumers to be lulled into complacency by ample stocks and low prices today, but they should heed the writing on the wall: the historic investment cuts we are seeing raise the odds of unpleasant oil-security surprises in the not-too-distant-future.” The policy advisor expects global oil supply will grow by 4.1 million barrels of oil per day between 2015 and 2021, down from an increase of 11 million barrels of oil per day between 2009 and 2015.
It also expects investment in oil exploration and production to fall by 17 per cent in 2016 following a 24 per cent decline last year. The IEA said: “Only in 2017 will we finally see oil supply and demand aligned but the enormous stocks
shale energy production in the US. That has spurred oil producing nations (OPEC), led by Saudi Arabia, to leave oil output unchanged to drive the price of crude down and put pressure on its American competitors.
International Energy Agency says it’s expecting prices to start recovery next year but forecast a sharp hike in price will follow.
Facebook boss backs Apple in clash with FBI over iPhone legal row Facebook’s chief executive has said he is sympathetic to Apple’s position in its clash with the FBI. The FBI had ordered Apple to disable the security software on a dead murderer’s iPhone but the tech giant refused. Mark Zuckerberg said he did not believe the authorities should have backdoors to bypass encryption protection. However, a lawyer representing some of the gunman’s victims has backed the federal bureau. Stephen Larson, a former judge, said he intended to file legal paperwork next month telling Apple to cooperate. “They were targeted by terrorists, and they need to know why, how this could happen,” he said. He declined to say how many of the victims he was representing, but did add that he would not be charging them a fee. Mr Zuckerberg made his comments at the Mobile World Congress tech show in Barcelona.
being accumulated will act as a dampener on the pace of recovery in oil prices when the market, having balanced, then starts to draw down those stocks.” Global markets have been awash with oil following the boom in
“I don’t think that requiring back doors to encryption is either going to be an effective thing to increase security or is really the right thing to do,” he said. “We are pretty sympathetic to Tim [Cook] and Apple.” He added that Facebook was committed to doing all it could to prevent terrorism but his company was in favour of encryption. The social network had previously issued a statement saying that the court order could create a “chilling precedent”. Leaders at Google and Twitter also voiced support for Apple last week. Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has described the FBI’s order as “dangerous” and “unprecedented”. “We strongly believe the only way to guarantee that such a powerful tool isn’t abused and doesn’t fall into the wrong hands is to never create it,” the firm stated in a Q& A on the Apple website.
Drought, El Nino sinks SA maize production by 570,000 tonnes South Africa will cut its maize forecast in the face of drought and late plantings that will hurt yields down to 6.87 million tonnes from 7.44 million tonnes projected, a Reuter’s poll of five traders has said. Maize is South Africa’s staple food though the price of the white variety used for human consumption doubled last year and is just shy of record highs over $327.60 (Sh33,300) a tonne. The skyrocketing price is pressuring low-income households. Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) will provide its second production forecast for the 2016 crop on Thursday. The drop in production would be the lowest since 2006 and a 31 percent decline from last year. The forecast range was 6.1 to 7.44 million tonnes. “There have been a lot of late plantings but they are in jeopardy and the frost will bite them,” said one trader. The poll also pegged the CEC’s forecast for maize plantings at 1.902 million hectares representing a 28 percent lower than the 2.65 million hectares sewn last season where the range was 1.7 million to 2 million hectares. In its preliminary forecast in January, the CEC said it saw South Africa harvesting 7.44 million tonnes of maize in 2016.
Egypt signs Sh50 billion deal with Afreximbank to ease currency crisis The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has agreed a $500 million (Sh50 billion) facility with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to help Egyptian importers through a foreign currency crisis. The country, which has to import
much of its food and energy, has struggled to revive its economy since the 2011 uprising drove away its main source of foreign investor and tourists, Reuters reports. The Afreximbank deal, signed last week, will provide a trade liquidity
facility to Egyptian importers, focusing on imports considered strategic to the Egyptian economy. Egypt’s central bank reserves dwindled from some $36 billion (Sh3.6 trillion) before 2011 to $16.48 billion (Sh1.6 trillion) at the end of January as the central bank helped finance imports and kept the exchange rate artificially strong at 7.7301 pounds per dollar. Last week, the black market rate hovered above 9 pounds per dollar up from around 8.8 pounds a week earlier. The facility from Cairo-based Afreximbank is part of a programme approved in December and worth more than $3.5 billion (Sh356 billion), aimed at helping member countries adjust to a collapse in commodities prices and the impact of political violence. Afreximbank is a multilateral organisation with a mandate to help African countries overcome difficulties with financing and developing trade.
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ACCESS topstory Over the weekend, a ‘rogue matatu driver’ caught the attention of Kenyans after being caught on tape fleeing from a moving vehicle. The driver was running for his dear life and in doing so risking the lives of his passengers. The incident happened along Jogoo Road at around 2am, where NTSA officers set up a check point in efforts to fight drunk driving, luckily no passenger was harmed and the driver of the Umoinner Sacco managed to escape the authorities. As this incident sinks in, though dangerous but rib cracking, there are other various manoeuvres that motorists have adopted to evade the law. Dangerous U Turns Kenyan motorists have added to their driving skills the ability to do sudden
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and dangerous U turns. The U turns are which some are of pin point precision have become a norm and are helping to rescue one from the dreaded NTSA. This turns are done a few meters from barriers placed on the road. Those who are not lucky enough and miscalculate their turns normally end up on the wrong side of the law. Team #Avoid NTSA on Social Media U turn manoeuvres are generally for those who forget to be in to touch with social media or are caught unawares. To avoid NTSA, social media pages have worked well, acting as warning platforms of where a check point has been erected. Short coded messages of location including the roads that are risky to drive through are highlighted. From WhatsApp groups to
Facebook pages, snitching on NTSA is as real as it gets. ‘Panya’ Routes After snitching and confirmations of the same are done via the phone, the last resorts are adopted to have motorists bypass checkpoints. This includes taking ‘panya’ routes and other diversions just to avoid NTSA, never mind that the said routes could be dangerous. Announcement in Clubs Successful manoeuvres will have motorists land in their favourite joints to drink and dance into the wee hours. Having partied enough,
preparations to hit home begin by geo locating, again where check points might have been placed. Given that NTSA, changes points in regards to traffic flow, announcements in form of BREAKIN NEWS is announced either in hushed tones or using placards. Tremendous Arguing If bad luck is on a d r i v e r ’s side and he g e t s
caught; the last option is trying to prove that you are not drunk. This comes with wobbly explanations of either, you just had one, and taking one does not harm a
fly, or having prolonged explanations and excuses of how many problems and bills like Kenya Power, school fee, burials etc...etc... and others like inserting ‘mama watoto’ in any of the phrases you utter. If you fail to convince the authorities all that is left is to part with a big fine which is a better way to serve as a warning and a fee for saving your life. Whereas these may seem hilarious, it is worth noting that the death tolls from road accidents released recently points at driver’s negligence, bad driving and drunken driving. Shouldnt all these shenanigans then change to try and nab the drivers behaving badly? @duncan_x254
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THE CONCEPT OF SPIRITS AMONG THE SWAHILI The Swahili’s beliefs about spirits are complex and vary depending on the location and tribe. Some are influenced by Middle Eastern concepts and Islamic beliefs depending on their level of Islamic training, literacy or religious tolerance of the spirit world. The main distinctions in spirit typology are whether the spirit is Muslim or pagan, and whether it’s from the coast or the interior of East Africa. The spirits can be further divided into different groups, which are often the focus of specific spirit possession cults. Although most spirits are harmless, there are some that can enter into humans and cause illness, bad luck, barrenness or other misfortunes. Relationships with spirits can take two different forms; either possession or association. Often, these relationships begin unintentionally or as a result of inheritance. This spirit is said to “climb” into the person and often first manifests itself as an illness. Once this happens it is up to a spirit medium or healer to diagnose the spirit and either exorcise it or placate it. People can also enter into spirit cults to protect themselves from this possibility or seek help once this happens. Because spirits are seen as the ultimate cause of disease and illness among the Swahili, it is the spirit mediums that are viewed as traditional healers within the culture.
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We broke up 8 days ago. Since then, I have messaged her everyday constantly and she barely replies. I have to text her a hundred times before she replies just once. I really love her and want to be with her, but I don’t understand why she is acting like this. She said she loved me and then suddenly this? I don’t understand, please help.
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That’s the story of around 80% of the people who are desperate to get their ex back. It’s a huge mistake to text and call your ex all the time. In fact, it’s a huge mistake to call them even once. But it doesn’t really work that way. In fact, every time you call or text your ex, you are showing them you are a needy person and you are miserable without them. This neediness is unattractive and pushes your ex further away.Get your life together, make positive changes, have no contact with her and see what happens. Best of luck. Dr X.
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CROSSWORD Across 1. Hides out 8. Shinny 13. Hydrant hookup 14. Easier to relax in 16. Stayed put 17. Scenery chewer 18. Worships 19. Region of south-central Spain 21. Cigar ends 22. Kind of tie 23. “____ the jackpot!” 24. El Dorado treasure 25. Salt on a chemist’s table 26. ____ Jobs (Apple pioneer) 27. Too much 30. Guided 31. Represent as similar (to) 33. Grueling grad tests 35. ____ ton soup 36. Most like a cartoon duck 40. Gandhi’s nation 42. “There oughta be ____!” 43. “___ There Was You” (1997 Jennifer Aniston movie) 46. Thrice dos 47. Salon tints 48. Capital west of Haiphong 50. Reality avoidance
52. Divisor 53. Take a ___ (try) 54. Boot with a blade 56. Southern spuds 57. Cried out shrilly 58. Event with a baton 59. Bill radically redesigned in 2009 Down 1. Was dishonest with 2. Big name in canned meat 3. High school memento 4. Spooks 5. Both Chaneys 6. Ending for lact- or gluc7. Matrimony 8. Oncologist’s recommendation, for short 9. Casa ____, Toronto castle 10. “Consider it done” 11. Dennis the Menace’s last name 12. 60’s hairdos 13. Monastery titles 15. For adults, as films 20. “____ Ask of You” (“The Phantom of the Opera” song) 22. Watering hole 25. German pop star since the ‘80s 26. Camera choices
28. Hindu text 29. Film pioneer 31. Texas symbol 32. Show 34. Mugger, maybe 35. Most prudent 37. Wray and namesakes 38. Language of Flanders 39. ____ in India 41. Chilean writer Allende 44. ____ manifold (engine part) 45. Took spoils 47. Air-headed 48. Jewish sect member 49. Incensed 51. Legal or mount prefix 52. Plant with fronds 55. Energy Secretary Steven ___
Sunday’s answers
YOURSAY Mong’are ouster has nothing to do with Omogusii A group of Kisii MPs protested the move by Cord chief Whip Johnstone Muthama to de-whip Nyamira Senator Okong’o Mong’are from the powerful Senate’s Public Accounts Committee hours after his election as the committee chair and called for a press conference to condemn the move. Led by Monga’are, MPs Joel Onyancha from Bomachoge Borabu, Jimmy Angweny (Kitutu Chache North), Bonchari’s Zebedeo Opore and Ben Momanyi of Borabu, the leaders cried
foul and threatened the community will ditch Cord should they fail to rescind the decision. Others are Nyaribari Chache’s Richard Tong’i, Stephen Manoti (Bobasi), Elija Moindi of Nyaribari Masaba, Samuel Arama (Nakuru Town West) and nominated Senator Osea Ochwang. Angwenyi, a member of TNA, said it was unfair for Mong’are to be removed from the committee after he was fairly and freely elected. “As a community we are in support of Mongare and we
ask the parties concerned to withdraw the discharge letter and declare it null and void,” But the MPs became economical with the truth and failed to tell Kenyans that Senator Mong’are has been an agent of Jubilee in the Senate, he should instead ask for an accommodation in Jubilee led committees. Gusii has enough and serious challenges our MPs should be addressing and not trying to gang the community to some personal issues. We’re not that naïve. — Caleb Simba 0
Ruto must ensure youth get KCSE certificates It is a pity for students to stay in school for close to 20 years, from kindergarten to Form Four only to be denied their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates over fees arrears. The government has not done any better, after intervening in the matter in 2014, most youths were happy that at long last a solution had being found to help them secure the documents. Two years down the line, it has now turned out that the government only took advantage of the situation to score politically. The Jubilee administration did not and has never put in place any structured modality to oversee the process. If the government was committed, it could have liaised with Education ministry and school heads to put in place implementation mechanism before going public on a matter of
public concern. Some students have been forced to travel long distances back to their respective schools only to be turned away without the vital documents. If the government’s pledge to address unemployment among the youth was real, it should have ensured the youths secure these vital documents. Deputy President William Ruto has been on the fore-front on the matter and it is high time he came out clear and told the youths and Kenyans at large what happened with the Form Four certificates or was it another PR gimmick from Jubilee? The youth should be ready in 2017 to ask hard questions to Rutos and the ilk, so that leaders will begin being serious with some of these pledges — Enock ndayala, Lavington
Rebellion against Jubilee warning to leaders The political turbulence that is slowly gathering momentum in the run-in to the Kericho Senate seat by-election and the expansive vote-rich Rift-valley is a warning to Deputy President William Ruto on notice. A shepherd cannot neglect his flock whatever happens. You cannot expect your flock to give goodies while you starve them of essentials such as food and water. Kericho residents to be particular have openly expressed their anger and disappointment in the manner in which they have been alienated from state jobs which has been a preserve of the chosen few among them Energy Cabinet secretary Charles Keter and his henchmen. In addition to unfulfilled campaign pledges by the government. They have been honest and bold enough to tell off the Deputy President that his government has neglected them and they are ready to back Kanu candidate Paul Sang in the by-election as a protest. However, Ruto is fighting to retain his hold
on the Rift Valley vote bloc, in the face of a resurgent Kanu, which now backed by URP rebels led by Governor Isaac Ruto, has put up a fierce fight for the Kericho Senate seat. Ruto’s Jubilee lost the Nyangores Ward by-election last week to a Ruto ally backed by Gideon. But the Deputy President woes in his backyard should serve as a learning experience to leaders of similar traits. They should know that the bridge to success is not a one man show, but in politics it’s a collective responsibility. Ruto and his allies marshalled up their supporters to vote for them with a dozen of promises if elected to office, but unfortunately they have dismally performed with no tangible projects to show, instead their leadership has only benefited a few. It is my view that as we head to the 2017 General Election, leaders should work hard to be able to fulfil their promises or else they will face a similar wrath. — Hillary Mageka.
Ruto circumcision remark against Moi unfortunate If in deed Deputy President William Ruto, a Bsc degree holder, an Msc graduate did say that Gideon Moi is uncircumcised, it is highly unfortunate. This is why I am opposed to the idea that a university degree should be a mandatory requirement for one to vie for a political post. I mean no amount of learning can rid one of
stupidity. But why, would a man be interested in another man’s genitals? And the fact that a local daily thought it is necessary to have it as a headline shows how low the media has sunk. It is shady, terrible uncalled for both the DP and the local daily. People who run the world, who invented the internet and all the technology, including
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the cars you drive were not circumcised. They have done better for humanity than the circumcised people who think circumcision suddenly makes them superior. For the record we know who the DP is, what his past is like. And given Gideon Moi and Ruto, I will definitely pick Gideon. — Silas Gisiora.
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SPORTS BRIEFS Tiger Woods will be back, vows agent Tiger Woods’ agent has dismissed reports the 14-time major winner has suffered a setback on his comeback from injury as “absolutely false”. Mark Steinberg was responding to social media account claiming Woods’ condition had worsened on his return from a third back operation. In December, Woods, 40, said he had “nothing to look forward to” in his recovery and admitted spending his time playing video games. He has not played golf since September. Steinberg added: “It’s reprehensible that every few months someone makes something up and it’s treated like a real story. “Tiger continues to work on his rehabilitation and we will have an accurate update at the appropriate time.” Former world number one Woods’ last major victory was at the US Open in 2008. His most recent PGA Tour victory was the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational in 2013. He has not competed since August 2015, when he tied at 10th at the Wyndham Championship.
Vettel fastest in F1 pre-season testing Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time, ahead of world champion Lewis Hamilton, as Formula 1 pre-season testing started in Barcelona. Vettel’s best lap was 0.47 seconds quicker than Hamilton, doing little to diminish the sense that Ferrari may offer a closer challenge in 2016. Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo was third fastest, a further 0.6secs behind, with Williams’ Valtteri Bottas fourth. Jenson Button managed sixth fastest for McLaren-Honda, 1.8secs off the pace. Headline lap times in pre-season testing are notoriously unreliable indications of true competitiveness because the teams do not reveal the specifications the cars are running in. Nevertheless, Vettel alternated fastest times with Mercedes’ Hamilton throughout the day, giving the impression that Ferrari have, as promised, made a significant step forward this season.
Kenya Lioness drop a place down in ranking
Kenya 15 women’s rugby team (Lioness) have dropped one place in the latest World Rugby rankings. The drop which follows last month’s fall a place down was as a result of Belgium win Netherlands on Saturday in 32-8 in European Nations Cup. Kenya held position 28 since early this year, but has now dropped to 29.The national 15s team dropped for two consecutive weeks last December going to 28th as a result of Germany’s 2912 win over Brazil in Blumenau, Santa Cantarina. Simba had dropped a place in the world stage. In the Hong Kong cup of Nations which also saw the latter and World Cup participants Namibia drop in rankings. Both Men’s and Women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a ‘Points Exchange’ system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever one side gains, the other loses.The exchanges are based on the match result, the relative strength of each team, and the margin of victory, and there is an allowance for home advantage.
Athletics Kenya chief executive Isaac Mwangi has been suspended for six months of bribery allegations. Mwangi stepped aside last week to pave way for investigation after being linked to a Sh 2 million bribery scam.
Mwangi handed six-month suspension over bribery Athletics Kenya (AK) chief executive Isaac Mwangi has been provisionally suspended for 180 days by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). Mwangi was accused by two suspended athletes for asking for a Sh2 million bribe to shorten their suspension after the duo tested positive during the IAAF world championships in Beijing, China. IAAF, The independent Ethics Board (formerly Ethics Commission) has announced the provisional suspension of Mwangi from all offices or positions in either Athletics Kenya or the IAAF in the interests of the integrity of the sport. Before his suspension, Mwangi had taken a 21-day off from office to pave way for investigation. But IAAF moved in to save their face, slapping the former Strathmore University head of sports with a six-month suspension
which take effect today, February 22, pending investigation of a complaint made against him and information that the IAAF Ethics Board has seen. In regards to Mwangi, an investigation into “potential subversion of the anti-doping control process in Kenya” will now take place. He denies wrongdoing and said he had wanted to leave his post for 21 days to clear his name prior to the IAAF announcing his suspension. World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) said it was “most disturbed” by the claims. Two suspended athletes claimed Mwangi had asked for money in exchange for more lenient punishments, allegations Mwangi said were “unsubstantiated”. “Mwangi remains presumed innocent until the outcome of the investigation and the determination of any disciplinary charges which may follow from that investigation,”
added the IAAF statement. Meanwhile, Kenya has been given until April 5 to show it complies with the Wada code. If it fails to do show it could be banned from international athletics. Kenya had missed a deadline to prove to Wada it was tackling cheating in athletics, following a string of positive drugs tests and corruption allegations. Three other senior officials at Athletics Kenya were suspended last year by the IAAF while an investigation took place into allegations of “subversion” of the anti-doping process in Kenya and “improper diversion” of funds received from Nike. Vice-president David Okeyo, a council member for the IAAF, president Isaiah Kiplagat and Joseph Kinyua, a former treasurer of the national association, all deny any wrongdoing. @elvince_x254
Ingwe beat Sony to go fourth as Gor struggle It is a different script to the start of the SportPesa Premier League as AFC Leopards joins the crowded field of the table leaders while defending champions Gor Mahis find the going tough. Ingwe joined league leaders with four points thanks to their win over Sony Sugar yesterday. Andrew Tolowa scored his second goal of the season to give AFC Leopards their first win of the 2016 SportPesa Premier League victory away to Sony Sugar at Awendo Green Stadium on Monday evening. Tololwa converted from the spot for the second time after joining Ingwe and another goal by Lamine Dialo ensured that Ingwe left the Sugar belt with maximum points that pushed them to fourth in the log with four points. Ingwe is now below Bandari, Posta Rangers and Ulinzi who occupies the first three positions with same points (four). The two goals were enough to lift
Ingwe to a 2-1 victory and three precious points at the difficult hunting ground of Awendo. Diallo broke the deadlock minutes to the half time when he finished off a sharp move by the big cats o hand Ingwe their first goal of the season from open play. But the hosts responded moments into the second half with Daniel Onyango leveller. Jan Koops side were awarded a penalty late in the second half and Tololwa stepped forward, converting from the spot to take his goal tally to two out of Ingwe’s four of the season. While it may be too early to say the direction the league will take, Ingwe’s good start should give them some morale booster ahead of their Saturday clash with leaders Bandari in Mumias. Gor on the other hand has a date with Ulinzi this weekend before the Mashemeji derby set for March 6 at Kasarani. Gor has two points after
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two matches, something that worries K’Ogalo faithful that their invincible squad that won the league last season undefeated is yet to register a win. Gor had a terrible start of the season with a 2-1 loss to Madagascar’s CNAPS in the CAF Championship league followed by a stalemate draw against Chemelil Sugar before a 1-1 draw with Posta Ranger last weekend. The two draws leave K’Ogalo 11th on the log. This is something that the faithful Green Army should not take lightly considering that head coach Frank Nuttal is also unwanted at the technical bench by the office led by Ambrose Rachier. Prior to their match with Posta Rangers, Nuttal is reported to have been locked out of his Hotel room after Gor management failed to clear his bills.
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AFC Leopard striker Andrew Tololwa left celebrates his first league goal in Ingwe colours against Mathare United last weekend. He scored yesterday to help AFC beat Sony 2-1 in Awendo. PHOTO: CAPITAL
United ease into FA quarter-final, but draw high-flying West Ham United Manchester United will have a tough quarter-final task against West Ham United in the FA cup quarter final. The struggling record premier league title holders who also boast of 11 FA Cups booked their place into the last eight thanks to 3-0 win over League One side Shrewsbury Town last night. With Slaven Bilic’s side looking impressive after putting out Liverpool after a replay and thrashing Blackburn Rovers 5-1 at Ewood Park in the fifth round, Luis Van Gaal’s United will have to rely on their home supporters to reach the next stage. In the short-term at least, this win stops the rot after those damaging losses away to Sunderland and FC Midtjylland in the Europa League horror show in Denmark and temporarily gave embattled manager Van Gaal some relief following a string of poor result. With speculation still rife that the Dutch
is to be replaced by ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, Van Gaal knew defeat by a Shrewsbury side lying 21st in their division was unthinkable - and possibly terminal for his employment prospects. And the players eased some pressure off Van Gaal’s shoulder with a comfortable night as they strolled into the last eight, with Chris Smalling’s scuffed shot and Juan Mata’s smart free-kick giving them a half-time advantage. Shrewsbury barely gave United an anxious moment - although Abu Ogogo had an effort scrambled off the line by United substitute Joe Riley as well as heading wide late on - and victory was wrapped up when Jesse Lingard turned in Ander Herrera’s shot just after the hour. United’s injury problems worsened when substitute Will Keane came off leaving the visitors to play the last 14 minutes with 10 men. Memories of the day Kevin Ratcliffe’s
Shrewsbury Town side shocked a superior Everton team in the FA Cup third round in 2003 were revived before kick-off - but there was no chance of a repeat. United may have struggled to make their supremacy count, although goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler saved well from Memphis Depay and Ogogo scrambled Antony Martial’s effort off the line, but once they were ahead through Smalling after 37 minutes this was all over as a contest. They were helped by a Shrewsbury side who seemed overawed by the occasion. Van Gaal’s attention can now turn to overturning the Danish side’s 2-1 advantage, as this was a rare night of relaxation for the under-pressure Dutchman. “We are in all the competitions, just six points behind Manchester City, we have a lot of chances, a lot of titles to fight for. It isn’t easy because we have to win a lot of games but it is still possible,” said Van Gaal.
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rsenal will tonight host La liga leaders Barcelona in a mouth-watering Champions League knock- out stage at Emirates Stadium. The clash headlines a week of European action that sees Bayern Munich travel to Juventus, PSV Eindhoven hosting Atletico Madrid and Manchester City at Dynamo Kiev. Former Barcelona and Arsenal star, Thierry Henry, who won three FA Cups with the Gunners and the Copa Del Rey, Club World Cup and Champions League with Barcelona before turning into a Sports pundit said Arsenal will be “practically dead” if Barcelona can stop German playmaker Mesut Ozil. “Ozil is playing well and if you can stop him, Arsenal are practically dead,” said Henry. Ozil returns to action alongside Aaron Ramsey and keeper Petr Cech against holders Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium after they rested for last weekend’s FA fifth round draw with Hull City. Barca will recall defender Gerard Pique, who was rested for the win at Las Palmas, and midfielder Sergio
Busquets, who has completed his suspension. “We absolutely need to have, as a squad, total focus to have a chance,” said Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. The Gunners were eliminated by French club Monaco at the first knockout stage last season. They lost 3-1 at the Emirates before going out on away goals after a 2-0 win in the second leg. Wenger said the Spanish league leaders are “super favourites” to win the contest. Luis Enrique’s side go into the first leg of the last-16 tie at the Emirates unbeaten in 32 league and cup games and aiming for unprecedented back-to-back Champions League titles. “The difficulty of the task is completely different, but it is more difficult to prepare against Hull than Barcelona,” he said. Enrique, who guided Barca to victory in the Champions League in his first season in charge, brings his team to London top of La Liga by eight points and unbeaten in 32 matches in all competitions. Strike trio Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar have 91 goals between them this season. On Messi, Suarez and Neymar, midfielder Ivan Rakitic, he said having this front three fills me with pride. The rest of us do what
we can to make them better.” Bayern head to Turin to face last season’s runners-up Juventus with the German champions having Thomas Mueller to thank for digging them out of trouble in a 3-1 home comeback win over Darmstadt over the weekend. Juve are on a 16-match unbeaten home run in European competition, their last defeat coming in 2013 to Bayern in the Germans’ title-winning season. Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic is expected to return from a three-week injury lay-off to come up against his old side. Bayern coach Pep Guardiola moves to the Premier League next season and his future employers Man City travel to Kiev on the back of Sunday’s 5-1 drubbing by Chelsea in the FA Cup.
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