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EACC ClEArs wAiguru in sh791m nYs sCAndAl the anti-graft agency says investigations conducted did not yield any evidence to warrant adverse recommendations against the former cabinet secretary

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ubilee MPs from Nairobi now want the city county’s accounts audited to ascertain whether the Sh200 million bribe alleged to have exchanged hands from Governor Evans Kidero to Justice Philip Tunoi could have been

siphoned from county funds. A petitioner had claimed that Kidero used some Sh200 million to bribe Justice Tunoi to influence the outcome of a petition that challenged his election as Nairobi governor.

A special committee constituted by the Judicial Service Commission to probe the claims last Friday recommended that a tribunal be formed to further investigate the claims against the judge noting its satisfaction that he had a case to answer.

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Auditor General to give last word on Eurobond money

Auditor-General Edward Ouko has asked for more time to conduct a forensic audit on the use of the Eurobond proceeds.

Ouko says his office will have to conduct a special audit in all ministries in the National Government before tabling the forensic report to the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee.

Speaking in Naivasha during a media workshop, Ouko promised to deliver the Eurobond special audit report to PAC once the probe is completed in all ministries which handled the Eurobond proceeds.

“The auditor has never talked… everybody else has talked and everybody has done investigations; the EACC and the DCI but eventually what has happened is that the first port of call should have CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Teachers threaten to block TSC offices in contract row CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION: Kabete MP Ferdinand Waititu (right) with Deputy President William Ruto at the African Independent Pentecostal Church during yesterday’s service. Mr Waititu has called for an audit of City Hall funds to ascertain whether money alleged to have been used to bribe a judge was siphoned from the county coffers.

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Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) has threatened to rally its members to eject from office top officials of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) if they do not stop pushing for ‘illegitimate’ signing of teacher’s performance contract.

Led by Knut secretary general Wilson Sossion, the teachers’ officials said they will be push for a mass collection of signatures from their members to have TSC chief executive Nancy Macharia and chairperson Lydia Nzomo sent packing.

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MPs want Kidero audited over Sh200m bribe claims From Page 1

“The commission is satisfied that a prima facie case of gross misconduct and misbehaviour has been disclosed against Justice Tunoi. We, therefore, recommend to the President that a tribunal be established to investigate the matter,” a statement read

by Chief Justice Willy Mutunga said.

And now, Jubilee lawmakers want the source of the funds (if at all there was bribery) used made public.

The MPs led by Kabete’s Ferdinand Waititu who is also the petitioner who challenged Dr Kidero’s election, say it would be unfortunate if county funds were used to pay out the bribe as opposed to funding development.

“There is no way a judgment that was influenced by money can stand the test of a fair trial. There was no fair trial in the Supreme Court under the influence of Sh200 million,” Waititu claimed.

He was speaking in Embakasi North, where he had accompanied Deputy President William Ruto to a church service yesterday.

“If the tribunal establishes that indeed the ruling was influenced, Kidero must vacate office to pave way for a by-election,” he said.

Although Waititu has since shifted his political base from Nairobi to Kiambu where he intends to unseat Governor William Kabogo, he insisted that he will push the agenda, “until justice is delivered.”

“I will pursue it to the end,” he said.

His remarks were echoed by colleagues Maina Kamanda (Starehe), Dennis Waweru (Dagoreti South) and Yusuf Hassan of Kamukunji who were also present.

Dr Kidero has denied the allegations and instead attributed them to opponents of the political scene who are keen to bring him down.

On Saturday, he welcomed the decision by

Auditor General to give last word on Eurobond cash

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero addresses the media last week after appearing before a JSC committee that probed claims he bribed Supreme Court Judge Justice Philip Tunoi.

the JSC to have a tribunal to investigate the matter expressing optimism that he will be cleared of any wrongdoing.

At the same time, Judge Philip Tunoi has maintained his innocence saying he is ready to face the tribunal.

“Justice Tunoi has learnt of the

recommendation made by the Judicial Service Commission and reiterates his innocence against the false accusations that have been made against him. The judge will appear before the tribunal once it is established,” he said in a brief press statement through lawyer Fred Ngatia. peter_x254

From Page 1 been for the system to go in, we will give time to do a comprehensive list and look at this issue and come back and give us a report that we can discuss,” he said.

“The Eurobond issue requires a deeper look, because there is the financing aspect; people are only focusing on where did the money go, but there is the appropriation, how was it spent, we need to go back to the ministries and evaluate their programmes to understand what happened in between (the financing pillar and appropriation pillar),” Mr Ouko (pictured above) said.

The Auditor-General has however faulted other State agencies for overlooking his office by conducting investigations on the Eurobond saga before his office delivers the audit report for the 2014/2015 financial year.

“Kenyans should understand the amount of heat that this issue has brought, and the number of people who have intervened so I have had to move carefully.

We are working but we are on the ground with so many challenges because of the normal nature of the cat and mouse games which are usually played.”

Last year PAC directed the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit on the use of Eurobond proceeds following claims some Sh140 billion of the MORE ON THIS STORY cash was missing. www.capitalfm.co.ke

Teachers plan ejection of TSC bosses in contract row From Page 1 Speaking to X-News on phone, Sossion regretted that the duo has been using threats and intimidation to teachers accept to sign the performance contracts forms.

“TSC cannot force the performance contracting down the throats of teachers, we have not been consulted at all in this matter, even if we were to support it the necessary rules of engagement have not been agreed on,” said an angry Sossion.

He said TSC while undertaking the plan, had not factored in the education environment variation, saying teachers work under different work environment and conditions.

“There is no way a teacher in Nairobi and another in the rural can be subjected into the same contractual terms whereas the environmental conditions are not the same,” he added.

Since last year when TSC initiated the performance contracts, Knut and Kuppet has been opposed to the programme, saying it was a ploy

by teacher’s employer to undermine them.

Elsewhere, Knut national Woman Representative Jacinta Ndegwa has accused TSC of dragging its feet on the teachers’ pay rise issue, despite President Uhuru Kenyatta’s intervention in the matter.

MS Ndegwa said that TSC was only concerned with burdening teachers with unnecessary demands instead of addressing their plight.

However, she has dismissed the recent TSC increment of allowances terming them ‘insignificant’, saying teachers wanted higher basic pay as calculation of pension is based on basic pay.

“The allowances do not mean much to our members’ welfare as what matters to them most is the 50-60 per cent salary increment which they have been agitating for,” said Ms. Ndegwa.

She further called the teachers employer to fast-track the promotion of teachers saying majority of them had stagnated on one job group for far too long thus affecting their morale. hillary_x254

KNUT Secretary general Wilson Sossion addresses the media at their headquarters last October. He has warned TSC against forcing teachers to sign performance contracts.

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CLEARED: Former Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared her in connection with theft of NYS money.

Waiguru off the hook in Sh971m NYS scandal

Former Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru can now breathe a sigh of relief after she was cleared of any wrongdoing in the Sh791 million scandal at the National Youth Service (NYS).

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in a letter to Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua said their investigations on claims against Waiguru have not yielded any evidence against her.

“The Commission has conducted investigations on various allegations touching on National Youth Service and the Ministry of Devolution and National Planning. So far our investigations have not established any evidence to warrant an adverse recommendation against the former Cabinet Secretary,” the latter written by EACC chief executive Halakhe Waqo and dated February 4, stated.

The letter clearing Waiguru was leaked

Lobby threatens to go to court to demand action in MPs’ allowance scam The National Civil Society Congress (NCSC) will move to court to demand accountability after a report released last year by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission implicated most members in allowance scandal.

The damning report released last year by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission painted a grim picture of MPs claiming mileage allowance on instances even when they didn’t travel to their constituencies.

The President of the Civil Society Morris Odhiambo in a statement said they will move to court soon and demand that action be taken against culpable legislators.

“NCSC started its action late last year when it petitioned EACC, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Speaker of the National Assembly to take action against the corrupt MPs. The organisation now plans to go to court in a case in which public interest is overwhelming,” said Odhiambo. He said the Constitution has given Kenyans many tools that they intend to apply in the coming weeks to demand for accountability over the saga.

“Working together, citizens can apply the tools which include protests, legal action, petitioning and picketing to utilise to demand accountability in the saga involving MPs after last years’ investigations by EACC,” said Odhiambo.

The report by the EACC indicated instances where an MP claimed mileage allowance

for visiting his constituency, when he had travelled to Australia on parliamentary expense for six days.

“Others travelled by air, which is a cheaper option, but still submitted mileage claims as if they had gone by road”, reads the report.

The anti-graft agency also found out that the names of some former MPs were still on the payroll. One MP continued to claim sitting allowances when he had already taken per diem from Parliament to travel abroad and that MPs continued to claim mileage allowances even when they were away.

It also emerged that MPs are signing attendance lists for their absent colleagues to receive sitting allowances, investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have revealed.

Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, however dismissed the report by EACC terming it irresponsible, premature and unprofessional publication of the names of MPs before proper investigations are done.

“The position of the Parliamentary Service Commission is that in respect of the parliamentary mortgage and car loan schemes, as well as other matters reported on, no evidence of any kind has been put forward in the report linking any MP to fraudulent, dishonest or improper conduct,” he said. @sam_x254

on social media with many doubting its authenticity.

But today, EACC head of corporate communications Kairichi Marimba confirmed that his boss in deed wrote the letter. “The letter on Waguru to Head of Public Service is genuine and we have written similar letters on other senior officers and for junior to middle level.

We write to their institutions,” he told the Daily Nation.

However, Marimba was quick to add that investigations would continue if new evidence becomes available.

Reacting to the news that she had been cleared by EACC, Waiguru said she was grateful to God. “I am extremely excited and grateful to God. The truth has finally come out against all the accusations that have been there since this matter came out,” she said. @peter_x254

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UN condemns North Korean rocket launch North Korea launched a satellite into space Sunday, its state media reported, triggering a wave of international condemnation and prompting strong reaction from an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Though North Korea said the launch was for scientific and “peaceful purposes,” it is being widely viewed by other nations as a front to test a ballistic missile, especially coming on the heels of North Korea’s purported hydrogen bomb test last month. Pyongyang carried out both acts in defiance of international sanctions. At an emergency meeting on Sunday, members of the UN Security Council “strongly condemned” the launch and reaffirmed that “a clear threat to international peace and security continues to exist, especially in the context of the nuclear test.”

Security Council members have previously threatened “further significant measures” if there was another North Korean launch and now will “adopt expeditiously a new Security Council resolution with such measures in response to these dangerous and serious violations,” according to a statement read by Venezuela’s ambassador to the United Nations after the meeting.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the launch is “deeply deplorable” and in violation of Security Council resolutions “despite the united plea of the international community against such an act.

Four killed in Burundi Capital grenade attack Four people have been killed in Burundi in a grenade attack on a bar in the capital Bujumbura, officials say. Among the victims was a child selling boiled eggs. Ten other people were injured in the weekend attack.

Unknown attackers also threw grenades at an army patrol and at police in Bujumbura, hurting several people. Since April, more than 400 people have died in clashes triggered

by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term. He won a disputed poll in July. The African Union is trying to persuade the president to agree to the deployment of AU peacekeepers. He is opposed to the plan, saying this would amount to an invasion. Bujumbura has recently witnessed a string of deadly grenade attacks. The government and opposition groups have accused each other of carrying out the attacks. Last month, human rights group Amnesty International published satellite images it said were believed to be five mass graves near Burundi’s capital, where security forces were accused of killing scores of people in December.

A fact-finding mission by the AU has reported arbitrary killings, torture and the “closure of some civil society organisations and the media”.

Tunisia erects anti-terror barrier on border with Libya

SECURITY BARRIER: A Tunisian soldier guards a section of the yet-to-be completed a 200-kilometre barrier erected by Tunisia at its border with Libya to guard against numerous terror attacks emanating from militants based in Libya.

Tunisia has announced the completion of the first part of a 200km barrier along its border with Libya, designed to deter terrorism.

The barrier is made of sand banks and water trenches.

It was announced last summer after 38 people were killed on a beach by a gunman said to have

trained in Libya. Tunisia’s defence minister said the second phase of the project would involve installing electronic equipment with the help of Germany and the US. Security forces said the defences which aim to make the border impassable by vehicles - had already helped to reduce smuggling.

“Today we finished closing it off, and this will help us protect our border, and stop the threat,” said Defence Minister Farhat Horchani over the weekend.

More than 3,000 Tunisians have left to fight with the Islamic State (IS) group and other Islamist militants in Syria and Iraq but Mr

Horchani said many had since returned to join the group in Libya.

Libya has been beset by instability since the overthrow of former leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 and currently has two rival governments.

IS took control of Sirte, Gaddafi’s hometown, last year.

Two rescued, 100 still trapped in Taiwan earthquake Two people have been pulled alive from the ruins of an apartment building two days after it collapsed in a powerful earthquake in Tainan City in Taiwan.

The first was a woman who officials said was found lying underneath the body of her husband. Their two-year-old son was found dead nearby.

Shortly later, a man was also rescued alive, local media reported.

At least 35 people died in the magnitude 6.4 quake, most of whom were inside the Weiguan Jinlong building.

More than 100 people are still thought to be trapped inside.

The woman, Tsao Wei-ling, was rescued on Monday morning, local MP Wang Ting-yu was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency. She was conscious and was taken to hospital.

Rescuers said it appeared her

Rescue mission underway at one of the Tainan City apartment that collapsed after a powerful earthquake. Hundreds are still trapped in the rubble in the latest Taiwan earthquake.

husband’s body had protected her from a falling beam.

The man had been talking to rescuers throughout the night. He was pulled free just before midday local time.

Officials said late on Sunday that 310 people had been rescued from the rubble of the building, with 100 of them taken to hospital.

A six-month-old baby girl pulled alive from the rubble died a few hours later in hospital.

The 17 storeys of the Weiguan Jinlong (Golden Dragon) apartment complex crumpled as the quake struck just before 04:00 local time on Saturday, as Taiwan was beginning the lunar new year holiday An investigation has been launched into whether the construction of the building contributed to its collapse.

Tainan City Mayor William Lai said survivors had reported legal “violations” in its construction but gave no further details.

Mr Lai said he had contacted judicial units and that prosecutors had formally launched an investigation into the construction

of the apartment building.

“We’ve also commissioned three independent bodies to preserve evidence during the rescue so we can assist the residents if they want to file lawsuits in the future,” he said.

“We will hold the builder responsible if they have broken the law.”

Hundreds of soldiers are involved in the rescue effort, with the help of high-tech equipment, sniffer dogs and cranes. Shelters are being set up for those who have lost their homes in the city of two million people.

President Ma Ying-jeou and President-elect Tsai Ing-wen, who won the election last month, are both due to visit the site of the disaster later on Monday.

Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and often sees tremors.

The quake was shallow, meaning its effects would have been amplified, the US Geological Survey said.

There were also at least five aftershocks. The quake was felt in the capital Taipei, 300km away.

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Morning newspaper summaries EACC clears waiguru:

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared former Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru of any wrongdoing in the Sh791 million NYS scandal.

In a confidential letter obtained by the Star dated February 4, 2015, and signed by the EACC chief executive officer Halake Waqo, the Commission told Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua that it had found no evidence of Waiguru’s wrongdoing.

Poverty, bursaries crisis Why senators want to KRA gives landlords killing bright students’ unseat governors: Governors March deadline to Central, Western and Nyanza pay rental tax: The Kenya dreams: Their peers are already from regions are feeling the most heat from

in school acclimatising with the new environment after they were admitted to various secondary schools, but the poor, needy candidates are still at home, praying and hoping that someone will come to their rescue so that they can join Form One and pursue their dreams.

After toiling for eight years in primary school and passing with flying colours, many poor students cannot proceed.

senators keen to unseat them next year.

Perhaps nudged by the perception of the Senate’s diminished political clout, at least 17 senators intend to run for the governor’s seat, in some cases poisoning longstanding relations with the county chiefs 18 months to the polls. Interviews

by The Standard suggest stiff competition is in Central, Western and Nyanza.

Kidero innocence:

maintains Experts want rules on Uhuru to revive Kisumu Nairobi Governor naming streets: Law and cotton factory and NYS has blamed political devolution experts are calling for the project: President Uhuru Kenyatta the tribulations facing formulation of guidelines to regulate the

Evans Kidero mercenaries for Supreme Court Judge Philip Tunoi and himself. “How can one ask for a fee of Sh25 million, which I could not afford, then go ahead to allege that I bribed a judge with Sh200 million?” he said. Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdulahi had initially asked Kidero to pay him Sh25 million as deposit for him to take over his election petition matter at the Supreme Court.

naming of streets. This follows a storm over the renaming of a road in Mombasa after the son of Opposition and Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga. They say the change of the street name may have opened a can of worms, which could end up being a new avenue for impunity by senior officials in county governments.

courted the Nyanza vote bloc with a promise to revive two plants in Kisumu and create jobs. On his sixth visit as the President to the region where opposition leader Raila Odinga enjoys massive support, Uhuru announced the planned revival of Kisumu Cotton Mills (Kicomi) and a Kenya Breweries plant.

Revenue Authority has set a March tax compliance deadline for the more than 100, 000 landlords who have not been paying rental income tax since its coming to force in January. KRA expects the landlord to receive a compliance notice by the end of next month, paving the way for assessment of taxes due for those who shall have failed to respond and issuance of demand notices.

Chinese developer says it lost Sh2bn in war with Kempinski: Chinese developer Avic International claims it has lost Sh1.8 billion in construction delays arising from the vicious battle that ensued between it and luxurious Villa Rosa Kempinski hotel, which is opposed to the planned construction of a rival 43-storey facility in an adjacent plot.

Controller of Budget in Ministries, agencies Jubilee plans to rig Mobile phones top trouble over Raila link: seek Sh69bn to fund 2017 election, claims imports by Kenyan Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo budgets: Mudavadi: Amani National traders from China: Ministries and other and her deputy Stephen Masha have landed in trouble with President Uhuru Kenyatta over perceived close links with opposition chief Raila Odinga. The Star has established that the two – who must authorise any withdrawal from the public coffers – were recently summoned to State House after Raila admitted on national TV he had discussed details of the Sh250 billion Eurobond cash with the CoB.

national government agencies have asked for an additional Sh69 billion to fund their budgets for the remaining part of the current financial year, the Treasury has said. But this amount could be reduced by Sh29.5 billion as the National Treasury has recommended that the various agencies get an additional Sh39.5 billion for critical spending.

Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has accused Jubilee of planning to rig the 2017 General Election. Mr Mudavadi said the Jubilee government has purposefully denied adequate funds to the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) to carry out extensive voter registration in order to disadvantage some regions.

Mobile handsets top the list of items that traders ordered from China last year, underlining the popularity of the low-priced smartphones in the Kenyan market despite concerns over quality. Official data shows that Sh15.5 billion worth of Chinese phones were shipped into the country in the year to November.

Top stories from X News global partners North Korea rocket launch; UN security council condemns latest violation: The United Nations

security council has condemned North Korea’s launch of a long-range rocket, after an emergency meeting in New York and calls by the US, South Korea and Japan for talks on how to respond to the isolated country’s latest action.

The 15 council members unanimously approved a statement that stressed how any launch of ballistic missile technology, “even if characterised as a satellite launch or space launch vehicle”, contributes to North Korea’s development of systems to deliver nuclear weapons www.theguardian.com

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knowing two things. He was due a pasting—especially from the three governors, Chris Christie, John Kasich and Jeb Bush, who are vying with him for the mainstream conservative vote.

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KRA, Uganda Revenue body sign MOU on e-cargo tracking The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate the establishment of a regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS).

The MOU was signed by KRA Commisioner General John Njiraini and his Ugandan counterpart, URA Commissioner General, Ms. Akol Doris at the just concluded East African Revenue Authorities Commissioners General (EARACG) meeting, in Nairobi.

“The MOU, will facilitate the integration of a regional ECTS systems to provide real time tracking of the movement of goods under customs control along the Northern Corridor, minimize diversion of goods under customs control, provide timely response to transit alerts, identify supply chain trends and hence enhance the decision making process and to safeguard national security,” said KRA Commissioner General, John Njiraini.

In line with the MOU signed over

“The grounds for the actions taken have been provided in the letters communicating the decision and signed by the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control,” said Njiraini in an earlier statement.

The move also comes after the closure of two freight stations belonging to Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho’s family for their alleged involvement in smuggling of goods.

“Following persistent challenges experienced over the years, KRA commenced a process in the later part of 2015, aimed at strengthening governance processes over CFS operations.

Uganda Revenue Authority, Commissioner, Legal Services, The process culminated in the Patience Rubagumya (left) exchanges Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) documents with Kenya Revenue Authority, publication of new rules to govern Commissioner General, John Njiraini (right) to facilitate the CFS operations,” the authority establishment of a regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System. announced in a statement issued last week. the weekend, both the KRA and Kenya and Uganda. the URA have affirmed that they The move follows an initiative by The KRA has since announced will ensure there is an effective the KRA late last year when the that initial part of the exercise will and efficient Regional ECTS Authority commenced an initiative involve the collection of data about system that will minimize transit aimed at strengthening governance existing CFSs and assessment diversion, safe guard against processes over Container Freight of their performance in varied revenue loss, expedite the seamless Stations (CFS) operations. The respects, including, in respect of movement of goods, promote trade move seeks to counter persistent compliance with tax requirements. facilitation and lead to reduced challenges experienced over the Dennis_x254 costs of doing business within both years in curbing smuggled goods.

BUSINESS DIARY Equity’s ‘Wings to Fly’ Programme All University Career Fair at Lower Kabete campus The Finance and Investment Students Association (FISA) will host an all university career fair on Wednesday, February 10 at the University of Nairobi’s Lower Kabete campus.

The career fair is touted as the in the University of Nairobi’s premier education, training and employment exhibition.

Held since 2009, the expo has been the leading platform for organizations to present career pathways and further education opportunities – not

only to students and school leavers but also to members of the community who wish to increase their skills or employment prospects.

This year’s career fair will also mark the launch of BAT battle of minds challenge in The Finance and Investment Students Association is a professional association whose aim is to link its members to finance industry professionals and to complement class work with practical lessons.

The iHub will play host to a career workshop on Saturday, February 13 at 9:30 am in Nairobi. The event, dubbed “Skills2Grow”, has been organised by youth empowerment organization, Yusudi.

Yusudi has invited participants for a one-day

masterclass to start and grow their career. Attendees will get to participate in their interactive life skills workshops, and listen to insightful stories from professionals such as Sarah Richson, Global HR Directorof TechnoBrain and Audrey Chen.

Skills2Grow workshop at the iHub to grow career

Phase2 to target 20,000 learners The Equity Group Foundation’s ‘Wings to Fly’ programme is set to begin the second phase of its initiative following the commissioning ceremony of the 2016 Wings to Fly class of 2,000.

The move is an initiative of the Equity Group Foundation in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation established to support secondary education for top performing vulnerable children in all sub-counties across Kenya.

The advent of free primary school education has enabled a large number of children to access primary school education. However, a large percentage is unable to transit into secondary school due to socioeconomic challenges, particularly financial constraints.

“The commissioning ceremony of the 2016 Wings to Fly class of 2,000 scholars will mark the commencement of Phase 2 of the Wings to Fly program which targets to provide 20,000 scholarships,”

the group said in a recent address.

“We are grateful to The MasterCard Foundation for anchoring Phase 2 of Wings to Fly Program with a new large gift of 5,000 scholarship valued at $62 million (Sh6.3 billion). This show of commitment to Kenya is unprecedented and we are extremely grateful for this support,” added the statement. The program provided 10,377 scholarships during Phase 1, surpassing the target of 10,000.

The objective of the Wings to Fly programme is to provide financial support and leadership empowerment tools to high achieving children in KCPE from financially constrained backgrounds who would otherwise not afford to join secondary school without financial intervention.

The Programme offers comprehensive support for the scholars through provision of tuition fees, accommodation, books,

uniform, shopping, pocket money and transport to and from school during their 4 years of secondary education.

In addition to providing financial support, the Programme also seeks to develop the next generation of leaders through leadership mentoring and social transformation Programmes.

The programme targets high achieving vulnerable children (orphans, the poor and those living in especially difficult circumstances) selected by assessing their performance at the nationally administered Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examinations (KCPE). The Equity Bank Business Growth and Development Managers (BGDM or Branch Manager) facilitates the constitution of a Community Scholarship Selection Board (CSSB), comprising of at least 13 local representative stakeholders, two of who must be women, that includes chiefs, educators and civil society leaders.

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Economy reeling under low commodity prices Kenya’s economy will this year take a series of heavy blows due in part to low commodity prices. The country, which relies heavily on agriculture, is likely to see the cost of both its exported and imported products shift in favour of more stable economies across the globe.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies will face a challenging near-term outlook, according to the January 2016 issue of the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report.

The study indicates that commodity prices in countries like Kenya are expected to stabilize but remain low through 2017.

“The normalization of US monetary policy is expected to tighten global financial conditions,” said the recentlyreleased report.

It adds that although governments are taking steps to resolve power issues, electricity supply bottlenecks are expected to persist. These factors point to a somewhat weaker recovery in 2016 than previously anticipated. After slowing to 3.4 per cent in 2015, activity is expected to pick up to 4.2 per cent in 2016 and to 4.7 per cent in 2017-18.

Kenya in itself is embarking on a nationwide electrification programme to supply the masses with power ahead of a 2017 deadline.

The study has found that global growth disappointed again in 2015, slowing to 2.4 per cent, and is expected to recover at a slower pace than previously envisioned.

Growth is projected to reach 2.9 per cent in 2016, as a modest recovery in advanced economies continues and activity stabilizes among major commodity exporters, according to the World Bank’s January 2016 Global Economic Prospects.

“More than 40 per cent of the world’s poor live in the developing countries where growth slowed in 2015,” said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim in a recent announcement.

“Developing countries should focus on building resilience to a weaker economic environment and shielding the most vulnerable,” he added.

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Airtel recognised in Ebola fight

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Global telecommunications company Bharti Airtel Africa has been recognized by the African Union for its efforts in fighting the Ebola epidemic that hit West Africa in 2014.

Speaking during the 26th Ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at an appreciation ceremony for stakeholders who supported the AU’s intervention in the Ebola epidemic Chairperson of the

therise B.O.C Kenya B.O.C Kenya Ltdwas the week’s top gainer after edging upwards by 10.4 per cent during the period. The share price was up to Sh101.00 from the previous week’s close of Sh91.50.

B.O.C Kenya issued a profit warning citing that competition from cheaper imports has eaten into its margins.Its shares have lost 1 per cent of their value yearto-date.

thefall Kapchorua Tea Company Limited Kapchorua Tea Company Limited (KTCL) was the week’s top losing stock for the second consecutive week following a 25.8 per cent slide in its share price over the course of the week’s trading. Kapchorua Tea shares ended the week at a price of Sh120 from their previous closing price of Sh164.The stock has been weighed down by selling pressure in the wake of its closure of books for a bonus issue. Kapchorua Tea Limited has shed 40.0 per cent of its value year-to-date.

Analysis by Amana Capital info@amanacapital.co.ke

Commission (AUC) Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, recognised and acknowledged Bharti Airtel Africa, alongside other corporations as a hero in the fight against Ebola.

“I pay tribute to those who were at the frontline; those who paid the ultimate price with their lives, the private sector who initiated the cell phone SMS campaign that enabled citizens to contribute financially,” said Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Airtel Africa, alongside the AU and other telecommunication companies, initiated “Africa Against Ebola” SMS resource mobilisation campaign to raise funds for the fight against Ebola.

This was the first time, mobile network operators across Africa partnered the AU Commission.

The initiative, which operated under the hashtag, #AfricaAgainstEbola, used an SMS platform to raise funds for the deployment of African

health workers to affected countries raising $ 37,000,000 from countries, non-governmental organizations, corporations and international institutions.

“We are humbled by this recognition.

Airtel’s participation in the AU’s Ebola mitigation efforts was informed by the organization’s concern around the epidemic,” Airtel Africa Vice President for Corporate Communications Michael Okwiri, who represented the

organization at the 26th Ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union said.

The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) broke out early 2014 in what was termed as the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak since the Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976.

The disease claimed over 11,000 lives in the most severely affected countries including Guinea, Liberia and Sierra enock_x254 Leone.

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BUSINESS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016

BuyRentKenya reaches out to growing property seekers Property portal BuyRentKenya has announced plans to reach out to the largest number of property seekers in the country just after the group recently hosted its first 2016 bi-monthly Real Estate and Industry Partner Workshop in a bid to facilitate strategic partnerships with industry partners and experts.

The affair sought to present and discuss topical case studies, good practices, problems identified and lesson learned relating to real estate in Kenya.

It also provided a forum in which participants could discuss common challenges, opportunities for cooperation, concerns and issues that they are facing, or may face and allow participants to improve their knowledge with guest speakers and hosts.

“BuyRentKenya is passionate about working closely with all of our partners so that we can truly understand objectives and goals of raising the bar in the real estate industry and help our partners get the most value and return on their investment with us, through hosting these events,” says Lizzie Costabir from BuyRentKenya.

Also speaking during the event, Sales Director, Collins Nalimae, presented the Property Industry Trends as well as informed the audience of the new interface of BuyRentKenya’s website.

Nalimae said the new interface

BuyRentKenya’s Ishi Kalsi, Elvis Andiva attending the group’s first 2016 bi-monthly Real Estate and Industry Partner Workshop. makes it easier for property seekers in Kenya and abroad “to find their dream property and make it easy for property sellers, owners and agents to advertise their properties.”

The announcement follows the launch of BuyRentKenya’s publication of its second volume of “B” magazine. “B” has been described as the only magazine by a property portal building around a luxury lifestyle, that brings a new perspective on property while showcasing luxury living, desirable products and must-have

properties.

“The magazine is to inform and entertain cultured, well-travelled, individuals who make up the AB1 bracket of affluent consumers,” the realtor explained in a recent address.

The publication targets buyers between the ages of 30 and 59 years plus, an elite niche market that has the resources and is able and interested in investing personalhome buying and renting of properties, and view travel and leisure as a lifestyle.

“This magazine will not be for sale

KRA operation nets illicit alcoholic products in City Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Investigations and Enforcement Department, through a sting operation, has recovered a package of alcoholic products destined for the local market as part of a major tax evasion scam.

According to KRA Head of Market Surveillance, Caxton Ngeywothe portable alcoholic products, recovered from an illegal packaging plant in Nairobi’s Kasarani Industrial area, had not been affixed with the statutory Excise tax Stamps, which apply for such goods.

Speaking after sealing off the Julijo Investment Limited plant, Ngeywo said that the manufacture and distribution of alcohol products is subject to stringent licensing conditions set by the authority.

“KRA has stepped up its market surveillance efforts to nab unscrupulous traders perpetrating tax evasion crimes,’’

Ngeywo said.

As part of the authority’s effort to adopt innovative approaches to enhance collection in sectors with low tax compliance, KRA, has successfully rolled out the Excise Goods Management System (EGMS); an automated excise stamps management solution.

“All wholesalers, retailers and other outlets including consumers are reminded to purchase or offer for sale excisable goods from the duly licenced manufacturers and registered importers only,” he said.

“It is an offence under Section 39(1) of the Customs Duty Act 2015 to be in possession, purchase or consume excisable goods manufactured, imported or sold by unlicensed persons,” he added.

During the dawn raid at Julijo Investments Plant, a combined security force comprising of

KRA officials and the National Police Service retrieved a truck load of Kingdom Gin branded potable spirits packed in 18,000 bottles, assorted documents and a computer hard drive.

All the packs retrieved from the premises did not bear any excise tax stamps making this a second raid where 2,460 bottles of potable spirits bearing counterfeit excise stamps were netted last December Within the KRA 6th Corporate Plan dubbed Vision 2018, the Authority, is focusing its efforts on enhancing revenue mobilisation by broadening the revenue base, enhancing compliance and combating tax evasion. ‘’This is not enough. Julijo Investment limited has been shut down and similar enforcements will be undertaken on other noncompliant excise manufactures,’’ he said. enock_x254

and is hand delivered,” the group confirmed.

BuyRentKenya’s event also follows the launch of the realtor’s Concierge Whatapp service.

“WhatsApp is a fun, easy and convenient way to communicate.

That’s why we’re now running a WhatsApp pilot service for BRK’s clients. The new service makes it possible to send property inquiries and requests via WhatsApp while you’re travelling, or in between meetings, anywhere,” said the group.

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US economy added 151,000 jobs in January

The US economy added 151,000 jobs in January, helping to push the country’s unemployment rate down to 4.9 per cent.

The number was lower than expected and is a sharp slowdown from December, when 292,000 jobs were added.

Retailing saw the highest number of jobs created in January, at 58,000, with healthcare adding 37,000 and manufacturing 29,000.

Despite the high job creation, some 39,000 jobs were lost in private education services.

Trading on Wall Street suggests investors are concerned that the slowdown in job creation could be a further sign of a weakening US economy.

Some analysts focused on the positive say that weaker job numbers meant another rise in interest rates was unlikely for now.

“I’m a little surprised the markets reacted somewhat negatively to it,” said Sean Lynch at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

“It is actually a pretty good number that should be welcomed by the equity markets, it takes some of the concern the Fed moves too quickly off the table a little bit.”

President Obama highlighted the low unemployment rate as he plugged aspects of his spending bill to be proposed next week. The president acknowledged that there was still anxiety among Americans, but said the US economy was “stronger and more durable” then before the financial crisis.

Sub-Saharan Africa shift sugar sales to region as EU quotas end Sub-Saharan African sugar producers will shift sales to growing regional and domestic markets when exports to the European Union become less attractive after production quotas are dismantled in 2017, industry sources and analysts have said.

EU sugar production is forecast to expand when quotas are lifted after September 30, 2017, diminishing import needs. Reuter’s reports.

Gavin Dalgleish, managing director of Africa’s biggest producer Illovo Sugar, part of Associated British Foods, said that while the reform process had reduced the attractiveness of the EU market, it will have limited impact on the company’s growth strategy due to expectations of rising regional consumption.

“The group’s ability to maximise capacity, and our strong sugar brands, enable access to the highvalue preferential markets in the East African region on preferential terms established through various regional

free trade arrangements,” he said.

“We are also well placed to grow both our downstream production capacity of furfural, ethyl alcohol and cogenerated electricity and to further diversify into other higher-margin downstream products.”

Rabobank estimates sugar production in sub-Saharan Africa in 2014 at 7.5 million tonnes, noting an average of 18 percent of output had been exported to the EU in recent years.

The key exporters to the EU include Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mauritius.

“With a growing population and continuing urbanisation, Sub-Saharan Africa is set to see a significant rise in sugar consumption in the coming years,” Rabobank said in a report. “Any decline in future import demand from the EU may not, therefore, necessarily be bad news, although the preferential access terms and generally higher prices in the EU market have made it an attractive destination for sales.”

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016

ACCESS newacT Who is Triza B? My official name is Teresia Bhoke. I am the fourth born in my family. I am dynamic and hardworking.

What is your genre of music?

I have not settled on any. I would like to sample a few then settle on one. Currently I have delved into Bongo Flava, Zouk and modern Chaka Chaka.

Who inspired you into music?

No one specific inspired me into music, but when I was young I used to listen to KBC radio Taifa and when the modern hits came along, I liked lady JD and Nyota Ndogo. I admire the way they perform and sing.

When did you start y o u r music career?

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December 2014 when I recorded my first song Niambie with Melody House Productions. Now I have recorded two and I am working on the third one.

What is Niambie about?

Niambie is seeking to get information from a man who is not clear with his actions. He does not tell you whether he loves you or not and you cannot decode what he is saying with his actions.

How has the audience received you?

I am glad that I have had air play on radio and the audience is positive.

Apart from music what else do you do?

I present a ten minute segment of entertainment music on KBC Radio Taifa. I am also a business woman, I sell clothes online.

What do you think of the music industry currently?

I can’t complain about the industry because we are experiencing growth.

However, it quite hard to make it to the top.

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I hope to grow big in the industry as a presenter and a musician.

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fACTfILE Favorite Food: Ugali Nyama Favorite Artistes: Lady J. B and Yemi Alade Favorite Sport: Athletics and Darts Age: 20s.

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With all the ‘snow white’ Oscars fuss, last weekend was the perfect time for Black Hollywood to come together during the 47th National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards, in celebration of people of color who have played an outstanding role in music, literature and film.

The starlets in attendance were no slouches when it came to slaying the red carpet. See how they sizzled.

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Ali Kiiba has just unleashed a new track Lupele.

The Bongo sensation dropped his tune in the wild as part of his support for the Elephants.

Kiba is slated to perform in Kenya within the month.

MdQ and kagwe Hot tHis Year

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After touring Switzerland late last year MDQ and Kagwe have released a new song off their coming album dubbed Hot this year. The lyrics tell a feel good story and the beats are catchy and fun.

Reminiscent of Kids play known as hide and seek, Femi one has decide to play hide and seek in her new song. If your childhood had any fun then you will resonate with this lyrics.

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CENTRESTAGE

review of top weekend gigs

Coldplay, Bruno Mars And Beyonce shut down The Stage at The Super Bowl Halftime Show Beyoncé joined Coldplay during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in Santa Clara, California, yesterday — and, boy, did she bring her A-game.

The superstar, performed her brand new single Formation for the first time. The day before, the song and its music video — which features a cameo by her daughter Blue Ivy. During the halftime performance, Beyoncé strutted across the field with a massive group of dancers and flames behind her.

She was so into the danceheavy performance that, at one point, she almost fell before she was joined by Bruno Mars and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

This wasn’t the first time that Coldplay teamed up with Beyoncé. The British rock band tapped the Drunk In Love crooner on their

collaborative single Hymn for the Weekend last year. Beyoncé first took to the Super Bowl stage in February 2013, when she reunited with Destiny’s Child during a show-stopping halftime set of her own.

Lady Gaga performed the national anthem and had twitter on fire on whether she was on target or late. Many stars were in town to experience America’s biggest game event.

HOT topics

Joy Mboya denies illegal gun syndicate reports

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The Executive Director of Go Downs Art Center, Joy Mboya has refuted claims that she is part of a syndicate illegally issuing guns to members of the public. Joy issued a paid for public release on the matter distancing herself from any such acts.

Gaga

Joy Mboya Beyonce

Cold play.

Another classy response from Queen Caroline Mutoko

Showtime.

After dragging Caroline Mutoko through social media mud, Cyprian Nyakundi the now infamous blogger was ‘paid’ by Caroline for the good job he did. Caroline calmly wrote the blogger a cheque for the publicity. However Nyakundi who obviously did not get the joke, continued to brag online claiming Caroline can’t afford him.

Flying Doctors for a cause F

lying Doctors hosted ladies for an afternoon of tea, fashion and a funds drive at the Serena Hotel Saturday afternoon.

During the event over a million shillings was raised to fight fistula with over Sh 700,000 in pledges.

Obstetric Fistula is a condition caused by prolonged obstructed labor leaving women unable to control the discharge of urine and stool. It remains one of the most

Models showcased their fashion during the event.

devastating complications in the course of delivery, causing prolonged suffering including being a social outcast. The event also included selling of fashion merchandise and assorted accessories like shimmering jewellery.

The fashion show was jaw dropping and eased the conversation around the condition. Among the chief speakers was Dr. Eunice Kiereni and Mr. John Muramba.

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PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 After all, even you need to jump out of the rat race once in a while. If there are some things you really need to care of, you can still make plans for leisure or recreation afterward. Spoil yourself with an afternoon nap or ordering out for dinner. Take a leisurely walk or a long bath.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Whether you have a huge list of things you want to get done or you were planning on just taking it easy, don’t turn your friend away. Chores and hobbies will wait patiently for you, but lending care and support to someone in need often won’t. Open your door and your heart if the situation arises.

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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 Today you might want to talk over any plans you have or would like to make with those you live with, Taurus. If you live alone, there isn’t much chance that your plans will affect anyone, but for those of you cohabiting with others, take time to extend this courtesy.

GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 No matter where we are in life, there remains a part of us that draws support and nurturing from someone with more experience. Draw some strength from this valuable resource by visiting or calling. Remember to express your gratitude for this supportive relationship.

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 When things repeatedly don’t go the way you want, or bad things happen to you, it can be very easy to fall into a victim mentality. Yet while we can’t always control what happens around and to us, we always have the choice as to how we’re going to handle it.

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Without adequate time alone in a space that’s comfortable for you, you may begin to feel worn out.

Such things as irritability or withdrawal can be strong indicators that it’s high time you were alone with yourself. Make some plans for this today.

VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 21 While you may love sports, you also have an innate artistic streak. The joy of creating something is immeasurable, and the process of producing a finished product can be very enjoyable and therapeutic. Crafts, baking, building, and gardening are all activities conducive to this.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 This can be a lot of fun to do, especially if the person on the receiving end isn’t expecting anything from you. Pictures, crafts, cookies, candies, or books can make a wonderful package to send to someone special. Even a simple greeting card can really brighten someone’s day. Have some fun.

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Thursday’s answers

YOURSAY CoB should work without Executive intimidation The summoning of Controller of Budget (CoB) Agnes Odhiambo and her deputy Stephen Masha at State House over alleged arming Opposition chief Raila Odinga with information regarding the the loss of Sh140 billion in the Eurobond scam is the height of intimidation and a clear indication that in deed there is more than meet the eye in the whole saga.

The work of the Controller of Budget does not stops at the preparation of quarterly, annual and special reports to the Legislature and Executive on budget implementation matters of the National and county governments as others want Kenyans to believe.

The office oversees the implementation of the budgets of both National and county governments, therefore it monitors the use of public funds and reports to Parliament on how the funds have been utilised, that is why in cases where a Cabinet Secretary has stopped transfer of funds to a State organ or public entity, Parliament cannot lift or sustain the suspension before the Controller of Budget gives a report to the House over the same. The Office of the Controller of Budget will investigate financial performance of the State organ or entity in question after which prepare and present a report on the matter to Parliament which will be used to approve or

renew the decision to stop transfer of funds.

Under Article 252 (1) (a) of the Constitution, the Controller of Budget (independent office) has power to conduct investigations on its own initiative or following a complaint made by a member of the public on budget implementation matters. All these roles bestowed on the office by the Constitution requires autonomy to carry out. The Executive therefore cannot purport or accuses the office holder of insubordination when her roles are clear and independent. Odhiambo currently frequents hospital, for what sources linked could be as a result of too much pressure at work, the Executive should give the woman a break and remember she is a Kenyan like any other person out there and is entitled the job.

Even though Odhiambo landed the job during the Grand Coalition government where Raila was a co-principal, it does not make her a Raila sympathiser. President Uhuru Kenyatta must allow independent offices more so those created to oversight government spending work in a conducive environment free of threats and summons. The government belongs to the sovereign republic of Kenya not Jubilee, not ODM or URP. Public officers do not belong to a party and should remain impartial for the greater good of the nation.

—Sherryl Mbogo, Fedha

Denying IEBC funds scheme to rig 2017 election The government refusal to disburse enough funds for the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is a pointer that Jubilee is out to rig the next polls. In the absence of the required funds, IEBC will not be able to register many voters to the disadvantage of some of regions.

The proposed cut on IEBC budget from Sh 45 billion

to Sh 31 billion is a total joke because the population has skyrocketed in millions meaning more staff would be needed and more polling station set up for free and fair election. With this kind of lethargy on the side of the government, Kenyans should prepare for the worst managed election in 2017. As we speak Jubilee strongholds have registered more than

90 over cent voters, yet the opposition strongholds stand at as low as 30 per cent.

For the Jubilee government to convince Kenyans that it is not trying to frustrate voter registration efforts, it should disburse enough funds to spur voter registration and to also purchase enough voter registration kits.

— Legal hustler, Nairobi.

State must be swift, tough on anti-Uber crusaders Competition, they say, is healthy for business.

In a largely liberalised market economy like ours, competition is a lot better not only because it offers variety, but because it guarantees quality.

It is reportedly said that Taxi services in Kenya are among the most expensive in the world, yet in most instances clients do not get value for their money.

More often than not, the vehicles are not in good mechanical condition and since many drivers operate as individuals, safety is not guaranteed.

Many times people have hired taxis never to be seen alive again. Conversely, taxi drivers who operate loosely without checks and balances have also fallen prey to thugs who masquerade as passengers.

The entry of Uber taxis seems to have changed the dynamics of doing taxi business in town

but ruffled quite a number of feathers. The good thing is that it is the sort of disruption that passes on the benefit to the customer.

Notably, some of the grieved local operators are only employees of the mighty in power and are being used to oppose Uber for their selfish interests.

Also to note is that most of the regular taxi operators have not scaled high in education and thus embracing technology poses as a challenge to most of them.

Fuelled by high Internet penetration and globalisation, Uber and other firms are in a race to match consumers to services and products, while traditional capitalist models are being caught flat-footed, and protesting vigorously.

Traditional taxi drivers who have ignored changing market trends in line with technology are venting their frustrations on Uber drivers.

Whereas the new entrants are making life convenient, they are doing so at the expense of already existing businesses.

Left far behind are the regulatory authorities, which are furtively trying to catch up. The greatest worry is that regulatory authorities have been left far behind are have struggled to catch up with the worsening situation.

Sadly, four deaths have been reported.

This cannot be allowed to continue as it negates the spirit of competition, entrepreneurship and investment.

Uber is a legitimate business and offers a better choice. The government must protect it.

Traditional taxi operators will soon realise that fighting technology is not worthwhile especially where customers have the choice of a cheaper, more comfortable and efficient alternative.

— Nderitu, Donholm

Kenya justice system is for commoners not the rich When the High Court issued arrest warrant against Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) boss Ndegwa Muhoro for failing to comply with court orders a couple of days ago, the irony was, who will apply the order of arresting the DCI boss. It was a litmus test for the court and everyone was indeed fervently waiting to see what would transpire. But, just like yesterday, courts in Kenya are made for he commoner and not for big fish in the society.

The lion doesn’t and will never lose sleep over opinions of sheep. It was not a surprise, therefore, to hear that the court has backed down the arrest order and instead ‘warned’

Muhoro of obstinacy. It’s only in Kenya where one cannot tell whether we operate on the basis of written or oral laws, both from their medium of transmission and legal basis of their enforceability. If it’s true that Kenya operates on the basis of the latter, we expect laws to be applied equally to all citizens, but the opposite is true in the corridors of justice. Magistrates’ are fettered prisoners, they cannot apply the laws as enshrined in the Constitution with full authority and prosecute because the law of the paper-the Constitution-is subordinate to oral law that someone somewhere in authority dictates to a judge. — Phabian Jr-Orobi

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SPORTS BRIEFS I will not quit, vows Neville after Betis loss Englishman Gary Neville claimed the obituaries for his time as Valencia boss have already been written following a 1-0 La Liga defeat at lowly Real Betis.

Neville, whose side was thrashed 7-0 by Barcelona in a midweek Copa del Rey tie, is yet to see his side win in nine league games, but again refused to quit. The exEngland international, who was appointed at the start of December said: “I said before I came that I would be judged in five months, I have been judged in six weeks.” Former Valencia goalkeeper and captain Santiago Canizares - as well as some supporters – called for Neville to stand down after the Copa del Rey hammering by Barcelona. Under Neville, Valencia have lost four and drawn five league games to slip to within four points relegation zone, although the 40-yearold insists he is not contemplating the threat of relegation. Neville claimed that the Valencia players are now much fitter and better organised than the team he inherited.

Yasir gets three-month ban for doping offence Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has been given a three-month ban after admitting to a doping offence. Yasir had tested positive for banned substance chlorthalidone in November last year.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said it accepted his claim of mistakenly taking his wife’s medication instead of his own, but stressed their “zerotolerance approach to doping”. The ban is backdated to December 27, when Yasir was provisionally suspended and will run until March 27. “I assure all fans and followers of the Pakistan cricket team that I have never taken a performanceenhancing substance nor have I ever had the intent of masking any such substance,” he said. “However, I it is true I should have ensured my blood pressure medication was stored separately from my wife’s medication to avoid being mistaken for my own,” he said.

Juba defies CAF, backs Infantino for Fifa post South Sudan has defied Confederation of Africa Football CAF by throwing their weight behind Gianni Infantino’s bid to be Fifa president. CAF backed the other leading contender, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa of Bahrain but South Sudan, the youngest member of world football governing body and Liberia went their separate ways. Liberia has thrown their weight behind Prince Ali Al Hussein of Jordan who is also a top contender in the race. This means that 54 African federations may vote separately in the election to decide Sepp Blatter’s successor in Zurich on February 26 considering that Africa will also have their sons, South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale.

“We are supporting Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency,” said South Sudan football chief Chabur Goc Alei. He said he expects more African nations to support Infantino.

Shujaa players celebrate victory during the 2016 Sydney Sevens plate semi-final match against United States of America at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia.

Shujaa ranked 8th after Sydney rugby outing Kenya maintained its eighth position in the HSBC World Sevens Series standing after collecting 12 points in Sydney 7s on Sunday.

Shujaa embarrassingly lost to 24-0 to Argentina in the plate final, but still managed 12 vital points to take their point tally to 42 with only four rounds into the Series.

Kenya which is finding back their rhythm under Coach Benjamn Ayimba recorded one of the sweetest victory when they beat USA 24-21 in the plate semis.

USA is coached by Mike Friday, the man who took Ayimba’s position after he was fired

by Kenya Rugby Union only to return back and inflict the painful win of the Englishman following a remarkable comeback ever seen by the local lads in recent times to turn 0-21 deficit into a slim win after the final whistle.

The win over USA took them two within five point reach to Friday’s men and nine behind England. Kenya however hold a firm grip

over their chasers, France who are trailing them by 13 points deficit.

Sydney Sevens finalist Australia is placed fourth with 54 points same as plate winners Argentina.

New Zealand, Fiji and South Africa are all tied at the top with 69 points.

New Zealand, Australia and South Africa also contributed the tournament’s DREAM TEAM of seven best players.

Australia’s pair Ed Jenkins and Lewis Holland as well as South Africa’s Seabelo Senatla and Cheslin Kolbe made the cut.

Akira Ioane of New Zealand, who was named the Player of the final in the second straight weekend and his sibling Rieko Ioane who was named the Player of the Tournament also made the dream team. They were joined by their skipper Tim Mikkelson.

Meanwhile, Kenya landed Wellington and Sydney 7s winner New Zealand in Pool A of the Las Vegas sevens set for March 4-6 2016.

Others are Portugal whom they were paired with in Wellington 7s and Russia whom they paired at the ended Sydney 7s complete the pool.

Australia, England, Scotland and Japan landed in pool B while defending Series Champions Fiji drew Samoa, Argentina, and France in Pool C. Host USA will face South Africa neighbours Canada and Wales in Pool D. In last year’s Las Vegas event Kenya was grouped with England, Canada and Argentina in pool B. Shujaa emerged third to miss out on the main cup quarters.

2015/16 USA 7s groups Pool A: New Zealand, Kenya, Portugal, Russia Pool B: Australia, England, Scotland and Japan Pool C: Fiji, Argentina, Samoa and France Pool D: USA, South Africa, Wales,Canada. @elvince_x254

Police beat Nakuru to return to KHU league summit Kenya Police beat Nakuru by a solitary goal to move back to the top of Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) premier league standings.

The men in Blue took over the driving seat from reigning champions Butali sugar Warriors.

Police is now perched at the summit with 48 points, two more than Butali who have only played 17 matches compared to Police’s 19.

Nelson Ochieng was the hero of the day when he struck Police’s lone goals with only four minutes on the bazaar.

Green Sharks beat visiting Mvita XI 2-0 to move third above United States International University-Africa (USIU-A) with 32 points.

Mvita had suffered a similar loss to Parklands who registered their fourth win of the season

and now sit a place above relegation.

Sharks collected four point over the weekend having forced a two-all draw with Strathmore University in the first match Saturday. Shark’s Chris Wokila strike in the 10th cancelled Festus Onyango opener for Strathmore before Edgar Makete doubled the students’ lead in the 59th minute only for Leon Magomere to strike a minute later to earn his side a point and four of the weekend.

Strathmore, however avenged the draw when they floored Parklands 2-0 in the second match, a win which leaves them sixth with only 30 points. USIU-A and Wazalendo are fourth and fifth respectively.

In national men pool A, Impala Club registered their third victory after beating Daystar

University 3-1. Despite the win, Impala is still 17 points adrift of leaders Chase Sailors.

Mombasa Sports Club registered their biggest victory of the season and a fifth overall when they ran over Daystar University in a 4-0 goal thriller in the national women’s league which is being dictated by Telkom Orange.

This was a good recovery for the side that went down 5-0 to Strathmore University in their first match in Nairobi.

The win over Mombasa ladies pushed the Scorpions to within five points behind leaders Orange who has 42 points.

Mombasa Sports Club at the same time moved to 12th, possibly their best placement this season with 15 points from 5 wins. @elvince_x254

Kenya now begins bid to host 2018 CHAN tourney Kenya has exactly two years to put in place the required structures as the country prepares to host the next edition of 2018 African Nations Championship-CHAN. Sports Cabinet Secretary Hassan Wario, outgoing Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyaweya were handed the CHAN flag yesterday to symbolise the start of a long journey of hosting the 2018 edition.

Interestingly, the construction of the five stadia promised by the Jubilee Administration are yet to begin. It will be a race against time for the yet to be constituted National body whose elections are close to two months behind schedule.

Other challenges FKF will be facing is the eligibility factor after they failed to comply with Sports Act 2013. All these must be done between now and end of next year in order to host a successfull tournament like the one held in Rwanda where DR Congo beat Mali 3-0 to win their second Chan trophy.

A brace from Mechak Elia and a strike

by Jonathan Bolingi was all DR Congo needed to beat Mali in the final on Sunday to pick their second gong.

Elia scored in both halves before Bolingi sealed victory with the third later as the Leopards confirmed their status as the most successful side in the history of the tournament designed exclusively for footballers playing in their domestic leagues.

The Congolese, winners of the maiden edition in 2009 made light work of a Malian side, who were completely out of sort.

The two sides defied the downpour that began just before kick-off, treating the packed crowd to some good piece of football and it took Congo only 29 minutes before Bolingi headed to Elia who beat Djigui Diarra between the posts with a thunderous shot for the opener.

Mali nearly responded six minutes later, but Ley Matampi denied Aliou Dieng’s when he parried the long range effort before collecting calmly the rebound from Mamadou Coulibaly.

TP Mazembe forward Bolingi forced a

good save from Diarra just before the break with his half volley which Diarra parried to safety.

Mali resumed stronger in the second half, but found the Congolese defence which revolved around Captain Joel Kimwakji and Yannick Bangala a mountain too tall to climb.

With Mali leading possession, the Leopards resorted to counter attacks making the most of the pace of Elia, 19, who profited from a through-pass on the counter, beat his marker and rounded Diarra before firing into the yawning net on 61 minutes and send the stadium agog.

On 73rd minutes, the Congolese took the game beyond the Malians with the third goal through Bolingi, who finished off a superb solo move by Joyce Lomalisa from the left, with a low shot past Diarra.

Beside the trophy, the Congolese also pocketed Sh75 million for the winner while Mali took Sh40 million. Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea finished third and fourth respectively.

Democratic Republic Of Congo on Sunday beat Mali 3-0 to win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in the final in Rwanda. Kenya is set to host the tournament in 2018.

Denver Broncos stun Panthers in Bowl final Denver Broncos produced a defensive masterclass to upset the Carolina Panthers 24-10 and win Super Bowl 50.

Carolina were heavy favourites, having lost only once all season and with the league’s Most Valuable Player of the season Cam Newton at quarterback.

But Newton was smothered by the Broncos defence and gave up three turnovers - including one that led to a touchdown.

That opened up an early 10-0 lead for Denver, quarterbacked by veteran Peyton Manning, and they never lost it.

It had been rumoured the game would be 39-year-old Manning’s last, but he said afterwards he would “take time to reflect”. “It’s been an emotional week and it’s an emotional night,” he added.

Newton did not have a good game, but

he was not helped by an awful display

by Carolina’s receivers, with Jerricho Cotchery guilty of two particularly crucial drops.

It’s a third Super Bowl title for the Broncos, while for the Panthers, the wait for their first goes on.

Broncos linebacker Von Miller was named the game’s Most Valuable Player after a superb performance in which he managed five tackles, two and a half sacks and two forced fumbles.

He becomes only the 10th defensive player to win the award, and the fourth linebacker.

Miller, 26, was the number two pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, in which Newton was drafted first by the Panthers.

For Manning - the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes

- this win will strengthen his case to be seen as the greatest quarterback of all time.

He has now won two and lost two of his four Super Bowl appearances - his first win coming with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006 - and improved his postseason record to 14-13.

It was not a vintage performance from the quarterback, who was sacked five times and did not throw for a touchdown.

But simply playing on the winning team represented a remarkable turnaround after a difficult season during which Manning was ignominiously benched for deputy Brock Osweiler after throwing four interceptions in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in November. @elvince_x254

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KENYA TO BEGIN PREPARATIONS TO HOST CHAN TOURNEY IN 2018

p15 GOAL: Chelsea striker Diego Costa celebrates his goal against Manchester United at the Stamford Bridge last evening. The match ended in a one all draw.

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Costa late strike earns Blues draw against Utd Diego Costa scored a late equaliser to preserve Chelsea’s unbeaten record under interim boss Guus Hiddink and dents Manchester United’s top four hopes at Stamford Bridge last night.

United looked set to keep themselves in touch with the Premier League top four after Jesse Lingard’s goal just after the hour mark.

However, United teenage defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson was caught ball watching in the dying minutes of the game, leaving Costa onside, and the Spanish international turned home.

Manchester United Goalkeeper, David De Gea denied Chelsea three clear chance while Kurt

Zouma was stretched off mid second half. De Gea was at his magnificent best to keep out Nemanja Matic’s header, a thunderous left foot attempt by Branislav Ivanovic from close range and Fabregas right foot shot as Chelsea surged forward in the final quarter in search of an equaliser.

This was the seventh time that the Blues denied United the three points in eight meetings since October 2012.

United dominated early on, Thibaut Courtois producing a fine one-handed save to keep out Anthony Martial who was thorn in Ivanovic’s flesh for the entire match before Jesse Lingard’s fine

turn and shot put United ahead.

But the Spaniard rescued a point in the 91st minute after rounding De Gea following Cesc Fabregas’ pass to level the score and extend Chelsea’a unbeaten run to 10 games under interim manager, Hiddink.

United were moments away from moving to within four points of the top four when Costa scored his seventh goal in eight games to leave his side 13th in the table.

This will feel like a defeat for United after a bright start and a wonderful goal to give them the lead in what was an entertaining draw between two teams struggling for form. Apart from the late equalis-

er, Louis van Gaal’s side produced a display full of positives after recent criticism about the team’s style and reports linking former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho with United job.

Courtois’ flying save to keep out Martial’s curling attempt was excellent, while United forced 10 corners before the end of the first half. The visitors looked set for a rare win over Chelsea when Lingard displayed terrific balance and agility to break the deadlock with a sublime spin and shot inside the area. However, United backed off after scoring and invited pressure, Costa pouncing from close range after a terrific Fabregas pass.

When Costa blazed over the bar after a free-kick it looked all up for the hosts yet for the second league games in a row, they rescued a point in stoppage time.

Hiddink’s sixth draw in eight league games in charge leaves the defending champions seven points above the relegation zone with 13 games remaining. This was Chelsea’s first game back at Stamford Bridge since captain John Terry announced he was set to leave at the end of the season.

There was no mention of Terry leaving in the captain’s programme notes and Blues fans will still be hoping he may yet extend his stay.

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