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Kaimenyi to name prison land grabbers Cabinet secretary says close to 5000 acres of land belonging to the service have been grabbed by unscrupulous private developers in shadowy transactions which are already being probed
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CS Nkaissery issues court warning to police officers I nterior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery has warned police officers against moving to court to seek justice for matters that can be resolved by the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA). He said stern action will be taken against those found to have by-passed the authority. According to Gen. Nkaissery, IPOA is an independent body for which officers who feel aggrieved on any matter should channel their complaints. “I want you to look at me in the eyes and let this message sink down into you, that any officer in uniform should not go to court but to IPOA,” said today during a ceremony in which the authority awarded officers who have been outstanding in the police service at Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi. The CS asked the officers to remain neutral and serve all Kenyans equally regardless of their political affiliations. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Graft fight talk to dominate Meru Devolution conference THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Talk on the fight against corruption at the national and county governments’ level will largely feature during this year’s devolution conference set to be held in Meru County next week. Devolution Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri says key stakeholders in charge of fighting the menace like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will be present during the deliberations to help seal loopholes. Kiunjuri, while briefing journalists on Wednesday urged the EACC to deal with the threat head on, without fear or favour. “We have the constitution of this country which has set institutions in charge of various responsibilities,” he stated. “The issue is; are we helping them to do their work? Are there any barriers?” He said the conference will seek ways of facilitating the anti-graft agency as well as renewing the commitment and political goodwill of fighting graft. “All levels of government must work together in fighting the menace…you clean up your house, I clean mine,” he said. President Uhuru Kenyatta during his State of the Nation Address lamented that the public was being denied crucial services due to graft despite the massive resources being channelled to the county level. “You must ask, does the one trillion sent to the county governments reflected in what you see? Is there clean drinking water and proper sanitation; efficient garbage collection, medicines in hospitals, and agricultural extension workers visiting your farms? ” he posed, amid
Devolution Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri (right) speaks at a press briefing alongside Council of Governors vice chairman Salim Mvurya in nairobi yesterday. Kiunjuri said talks on fighting graft will dominate this year’s conference in Meru.
no responses from lawmakers. “We need therefore to be frank. A significant proportion of the funds transferred to the devolved units have not met the expectations of the Kenyan people.” Devolution, President Kenyatta said was meant to be a mechanism that would ensure no areas were left behind but, “instead, we see conspicuous consumption, selfaggrandisement, and wastefulness.” “In some cases, we have seen fleets of vehicles and palaces being acquired to benefit administrators and officials. We have not seen enough of these hard-earned resources being utilised to provide concrete benefits to the people.” He urged Kenyans to continue calling
for accountability saying, “I join the Kenyan people in demanding total accountability and better results. This is your money.” Council of Governors vice-chairman Salim Mvurya on his part said all levels of government will be put to task to explain measures it has taken to curb the menace. “Accountability is key…both levels of government have to equally be accountable,” he said. “It is an issue we need to face as Kenyans on equal measure.” The three-day conference will kick off next week on Tuesday and will be addressed by President Kenyatta among other leaders in the country and the region. During the conference, stakeholders
are also set to review the gains made so far, challenges and come up with recommendations to enhance devolution even further. “Devolution is the centrepiece of our very transformative constitutional agenda,” CS Kiunjuri said. “It has changed our governance system in ways that have undoubtedly achieved what may otherwise have taken years to achieve.” The leaders will also assess the three-year transition period with a view of clarifying, “and forging understanding on what we must do better as we head towards completing the first five years of devolution.” MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
CS Nkaissery warns police officers against going to court
From Page 1 “Police officers should not and will not serve any political interests under my watch. Officers will serve the public and not politicians,” he said. Aware of the corruption menace that continues to tait the image of the police department, Gen Nkaissery moved to defend his officers saying it is the public that lures them into corruption. “No officer goes to the pocket of anybody to remove money. It is the people that give them. It is the society that is corrupt, not the police,” he said. Speaking at the same function, Inspector General Joseph Boinett echoed the minister’s remarks saying the war on graft cannot be left to the police alone. “The public must also play their part,” he said. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Philip Kinisu while speaking at the event urged stakeholders to quickly address the ethical concerns among officers. “The question of ethics on police officers is yet to be adequately addressed and should be given a major focus,” he said. Tiaty MP Asman Kamama who chairs the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and National Security called on the Inspector General to deal with corruption which he said has riddled the promotion of officers. “Police officers nowadays buy their promotions which is wrong. Hard working officers should be promoted,” Kamama said. A total of 46 officers received various awards for their sterling performances in serving the public. IPOA said the officers had been picked by members of the public in coordination with the authority from across all the 47 counties. Eight police stations were also awarded for cleanliness, best detention facilities and good community policing practices. Nkaissery said the awards brings hope that the police is living to the transformation agenda.
Ford parties to blame for Jubilee merger delay New Ford Kenya and Ford People parties have not submitted the resolutions by their National Delegates Committee to the Jubilee Party merger technical committee to officially join the party, steering committee co-chairman Noah Wekesa has said. Wekesa said the two political parties are yet to submit the minutes of the top decision making organs hence the delay that occasioned the postponement of the much hyped unveiling ceremony of the Jubilee Party which was initially scheduled to take place last month. He lamented that despite the fact that the parties expressed interest to join Jubilee there has been continued ‘refusal’ by their respective party leaders to comply as agreed in previous arrangements.
In an exclusive interview with X-News, Wekesa (pictured right) however maintained that the Jubilee merger is on track. He revealed that nine political parties had expressed interest to fold up and join the Jubilee party which President Kenyatta will used as his re-election vehicle in 2017. “We are happy with the progress of the Jubilee merger process; we are growing bigger and bigger each day each day, so far we have nine parties on board, we still welcome more” he said. Wekesa said that tha intended purpose of the Jubilee merger is slowly but steadily being accepted by Kenyans saying that it guarantees the unity of the country. The political parties included, Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP), The National
Alliance (TNA), United Republican Party (URP), Republican Party, United Democratic Front (UDF), Grand National Unity (GNU), Alliance Party of Kenya (APK) and Agano party. He called on other parties that are yet to join to do so saying Jubilee is keen on doing away with briefcase political parties and forming a bigger one for prosperity. Wekesa clarified that it was not the intention of the party to force anyone to close shop but they can do so at their own advantage. “We don’t want to form Jubilee Party as government and then find fellows telling as that we voted for you, yet you did not join us from the onset, that we will not accept,” he declared. He revealed that plans were on top gear to unveil Jubilee Party so that
they can officially start selling its vision, principles and ideals. However, he said that his team has already identified loopholes that would deter or attract legal suits after the merger, and as a result sponsored an amendment to the Political Parties Act currently being debated in Parliament. “We have identified loopholes in our merger process, and we have proposed amendments to that effect to help us move forward without any hindrances,” he added. The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2016, tabled February in the National Assembly by Majority Leader Aden Duale, creates a legal platform for the merger of political parties, with Jubilee set to be the first beneficiary. hillary_x254
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Kaimenyi to reveal prison land grabbers in two weeks Lands Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has promised to name private developers behind the grabbing on close to 500 acres of prison land across the country. Prof Kaimenyi who appeared before the Senate Committee on Lands yesterday told the legislators that 4914 acres of prison land has been fraudulently acquired by unscrupulous private developers. The CS (pictured) revealed that 26 prisons lack valid title deeds, were not fenced and thus have suffered massive land encroachment. When the senators put him to task to explain the measures his ministry is putting in place to repossess the grabbed land, the CS said he will name individuals and companies that were involved in the fraudulent practises once ongoing investigations are completed. “In the next 14 days, we should be able to provide details with specifics on who are behind the grabbed prisons land,” Prof Kaimenyi said. He acknowledged that not all prisons land had been surveyed and fenced, which created room for
encroachment. He reiterated that he is keen on ensuring that his staff undergo a lifestyle audit in a bid to discourage corruption practices that had taken root in the ministry. “We are keen to ensure that all our staff will be audited to ensure that we slay corruption practises that have taken root in the ministry,” he said. Prisons deputy
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commissioner general Benjamin Nyoga said out of the 118 penal institutions in the country, only five have valid title deeds. “From our own survey, it is clear that a sizeable chunk has been grabbed on paper, meaning that the occupants have title deeds and other supporting documentation,” he said. Mr Nyoga said encroachment on prisons land is a very serious matter and should be tackled urgently. The Prisons Department, he said, has been pushing to get title deeds for its land but the process has been slow. A survey by the Land Development and Governance Institute (LDGI) released in February showed that chances of public land encroachment increased when land is not surveyed or fenced. The report titled Status of Public Land Management in Kenya shows that while 77 per cent of managers of public institutions know the size of their land, more than 50 per cent did not have ownership documentation.
Alarm as study reveals most smokers are uneducated Majority of tobacco users live in rural areas and have acquired little or no formal education, a survey has revealed. The survey conducted by Kenya Stepwise under the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that 20 per cent of tobacco users had no formal education, 18.6 per cent did not complete primary education, 11 per cent completed primary while 8.8 per cent had post-primary school education. It also emerged that 21 per cent of nonsmoking Kenyans were exposed to second hand smoking exposing them to lung and throat infections. Men still lead in the usage of tobacco, with the survey showing the majority are those aged between 60 and 69 years, at 33 per cent. In both genders, those aged over 60 are the majority users at 21.6 per cent. During the release of the survey at a Nairobi hotel, Health CS Cleopa Mailu noted that the statistics were worrying owing to the health risks associated with the habit, further directing the Tobacco Control Board (TCB) to implement the law. “I am therefore directing the division of environmental health to strengthen the enforcement of the provisions of smoke free areas, as provided for in the Act,” Dr Mailu directed. The law prohibits smoking in any public place including homes in which children are exposed, work places, health institutions and Court buildings. “I am glad that despite numerous challenges a lot of efforts have gone into tobacco control. More however remains to be done,” observed the CS. Dr Mailu explained that the law also laid out designated areas for the sport and attracted penalties for smoking in public places.
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Any person found to have broken this law is liable to a fine not exceeding Ksh50, 000, six months imprisonment or both. In the 12 months that preceded the study, one out of 10 tobacco smokers had been advised by a health care provider to stop smoking. Three in 10 had tried to stop the habit. Dr Mailu further expressed concern at the number of Kenyans who were heavy alcohol consumers. “Thirteen percent of Kenyans engage in heavy episodic drinking of alcohol, which has been associated with many acute health and social consequences,” he said. Approximately 19 percent of Kenyans drink alcohol while 17 percent of former alcohol drinkers stopped due to health reasons. Further, 3.4 percent of the respondents reported to having driven vehicles while under the influence of alcohol.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday held a meeting with Members of Parliament from Kitui County at State House, Nairobi. The MPs were led by Senator David Musila and included National Assembly Minority Leader, Francis Nyenze. The Kitui leaders requested President Kenyatta to visit their county as soon as his diary can accommodate the tour. The President and the Kitui MPs also discussed the need
to tarmac the Kibwezi-KituiMwingi road. The meeting came barely a month after the legislators atged demonstartiosn in the county demanding that the road be tarmaced. The meeting was attended by all MPs from Kitui except one who is away in South Africa, the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit said. Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary James Macharia also attended the meeting.
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NEWS BRIEFS China to punish 357 over vaccine scandal China has said that 357 officials are to face punishment over a scandal involving the illegal sale of vaccines. The Xinhua news agency said 192 criminal cases had been filed over the case, which saw improperly stored or transported vaccines sent to 59 health institutions. The government has said it will tighten procedures around vaccinehandling. The scandal has caused widespread anger in China. The illegal vaccine ring was reportedly in operation since 2011, and in April 2015 two women were arrested for selling some $88m (£61m) worth of vaccines. But the details were only made public last month, when the authorities issued a call demanding that suppliers come forward to help them trace potential victims. China’s State Council said the 357 officials faced demotion or losing their jobs and that 202 had been detained so far. Health authorities have also urged people to continue coming forward for vaccinations.
US confirms Zika causes birth defects The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that the Zika virus causes severe birth defects, including microcephaly. Hundreds of babies were born in Brazil last year with microcephaly, a syndrome where children are born with unusually small heads. The defects coincided with a spike in Zika infections, leading experts to suspect the mosquito-borne virus. Research has now affirmed those experts’ suspicions, the CDC said. “This study marks a turning point in the Zika outbreak. It is now clear that the virus causes microcephaly,” said Dr Tom Frieden, the head of the CDC.
Drought fears grip southern Africa Food shortage fears over a drought in southern Africa have prompted Malawi to declare a state of national disaster and Mozambique to issue a “red alert”. The President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, warned in a statement some people needed aid for all of this year. Mozambique raised alert levels for southern and central regions. Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Zambia are also suffering food shortages, while South Africa says its drought is the worst in a century. Over 10 million people across the region will need food aid in the coming year, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). Malawi has suffered both flash floods and drought recently, hitting the staple maize crop.
Nigeria’s Chibok girls ‘shown alive’ in Boko Haram video
A video released by the Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram appears to prove that some of the schoolgirls kidnapped two years ago from the town of Chibok are still alive. The video, sent to the Nigerian government, shows 15 girls in black robes identifying themselves as pupils abducted from the secondary school. Some of those filmed have been identified by their parents. It is the first footage of the girls to be seen since May 2014. The kidnapping of the 276 girls triggered the global social media campaign #BringBackOurGirls, involving US first lady Michelle Obama and a host of celebrities. But despite their efforts, most of the girls are still missing Meanwhile, hundreds of parents are due to hold a march in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to demand the government does more to find their daughters. The BBC’s Martin Patience in Abuja says they blame the previous government for doing nothing when the abduction took place and now the current administration for failing to devote enough resources to the search. Boko Haram militants attacked the government boarding school in Borno state on 14 April 2014, seizing the girls who had gone there to take exams. Shortly afterwards they released a video of them and demanded a prisoner exchange. Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, said the girls had converted to Islam and he threatened to force them into marriage with his fighters or sell them into slavery. As the months passed, about 57 students managed to escape but at least 219 are still missing. The latest video, apparently filmed on Christmas Day 2015, shows the girls pleading with the Nigerian
Demonstrators carry placards calling for the return of 276 Chibok girls that were kidnapped by Boko Haram at they marked the first anniverssary of the incident last year. Several demostrations are going on in Lagos and Abuja as protesters demand the girls’ rescue two years since they were taken into captivity. PHOTO/EPA
government to co-operate with militants on their release. They said they were being treated well but wanted to be with their families. Two mothers, Rifkatu Ayuba and Mary Ishaya, said they recognised their daughters in the video while a third mother, Yana Galang, identified five of the missing girls, Reuters reported. They were shown the video
at a screening organised by local officials in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state. “They were definitely our daughters... all we want is for the government to bring back our girls,” said Mrs Galang. Amnesty International says about 2,000 children have been abducted by Boko Haram since 2014. Many are used as sex slaves, fighters and even
suicide bombers. Although the militants are still launching attacks, the Nigerian army has made progress in its fight against them over the past year, our correspondent adds. It has retaken towns and villages controlled by Boko Haram and has also freed hundreds of women and children held captive.
Trump supporters acting like thugs, rival Ted Cruz says Texas Senator Ted Crus has accused Donald Trump supporters of “acting like union boss thugs” in pursuit of the Republican Party nomination, saying during CNN’s town hall that they are intimidating potential Republican National Convention delegates. “Donald and his team, it’s almost like they’re subjects in a course in clinical psychology. The conduct they do, literally, they accuse others of doing,” Cruz told moderator Anderson Cooper during the event, which took place in New York ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Citing threats Indiana police have reported against delegates, Cruz said, “We shouldn’t be intimidating delegates.”
“What Donald doesn’t like is losing elections,” the Texas senator said. Cruz also predicted Trump would have trouble getting the support of Republicans at a contested convention. “In Cleveland, I believe if it’s a contested convention ... we’re going to be in the much stronger position to earn the majority of delegates and earn the nomination of the party,” Cruz said. “In Wisconsin, the day before the election, Trump predicted a big victory,” Cruz said. “What we saw was the party unify and come together, that’s what its going to take to win the nomination.” The Texas senator (pictured right)
also scoffed at Trump’s accusations that the rules of the Republican nomination process are “stacked against” him and the national party is rooting for him to lose. “Anyone who knows anything about Washington knows the establishment is not rooting for me,” Cruz said. “The rules are simple, the way you get elected is you win a majority of the delegates in the elections. I think the way you win is you make the case to the voters and you win their votes.” Asked about considering former presidential rival Marco Rubio for vice president, Cruz did not directly say he was looking at him, but refused to rule him out. “He is someone that you would be
a fool not to look at, he is very, very talented,” Cruz said. “I think very highly of Marco, he is an amazing communicator.”
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Morning newspaper summaries Jubilee rolls out 2017 Raila; ICC Kenya ruling Alarm over Sh680b strategy: Campaign preparations, spells doom: Cord leader Raila borrowed in one year: Each from big-picture strategy to the smallest details, have been launched for the reelection of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Uhuru. When Uhuru and Ruto launch their 2017 reelection campaign on Saturday in Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, the wheels will already have been set in motion. The one-year plan requires a secretariat to raise money and run the campaign. Uhuru’s aide Jomo Gechaga is the interim team leader. He will be joined by people from State House.
How Deloitte’s Islamic assets audit caused a run on Chase Bank: Sharp
Odinga yesterday hit out at the ICC, saying its failure to try top Kenyan leaders for crimes against humanity over the 2007 post-election violence spells “doom” for global efforts to fight impunity. Speaking to AFP in France, Mr Odinga said the International Criminal Court had allowed itself to be blackmailed by Kenya. However, he said African countries must not quit the International Criminal Court as the continent is “the biggest violator currently of human rights”.
Kenyan owes the world Sh79, 000, thanks to Jubilee’s borrowing spree that has heaped an additional Sh17, 000 debt in a year. President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration borrowed Sh680 billion between December 2014 and December 2015, according to a new report by the Controller of Budget. The amount borrowed in one year is slightly more than half of all the country’s revenue for the current financial year. The report warns that the country risk sinking into debts.
Budget chief raises red Budget report shines on Jubilee flag on very low spending spotlight spending: The national government on growth: The Controller of Budget spent Sh123 billion the first six months of this
differences between managers of Chase Bank and auditing firm Deloitte on how to handle assets in the lender’s possession under the Islamic banking window triggered a rapid-fire series of events that led to the bank’s collapse. The Busisness Daily has reliably learned that the outcome the two-week audit row is what pushed the SME-focused bank over the cliff, leading to its closure in April 7.
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Uhuru’s frequent trips burst travel budget by Sh300 million: President Uhuru
Raila says Cord is still EAC expands with South Sudan entry: South Sudan will united, will run if people tomorrow officially become the sixth member want him to: Cord leader Raila of the East African Community (EAC) when
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Agnes Odhiambo has raised concern over low spending on development programmes by the national government. Recurrent spending continues to rise in the public sector, even as the government calls for austerity measures and ending waste. The report shows, for example, the State Department for Infrastructure spent Sh2.5 billion to build roads between July and December.
Odinga has down-played the infighting that has characterised the opposition, terming it “democracy at its best”. This is hours after two senators hinted that Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula was not part of a political deal on who between Raila and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka will be Cord’s presidential candidate in 2017. He spoke during an interview with France 24 Television.
financial year — on salaries alone, according to a report released yesterday by the Controller of Budget. The budget implementation review report for July to December 2015 also shows that various ministries, departments spent another Sh2.5 billion on domestic travel, Sh1.5 billion on foreign travel and Sh1.7 billion on hospitality during the same period.
it signs treaties to join the regional bloc. President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and his Tanzania counterpart John Magufuli who doubles up as the EAC chairman, are scheduled to sign the accession treaty in Dar es Salaam, weeks after Heads of State from the bloc approved the admission of the country that is just getting out of a civil unrest.
bank officials over alleged financial crimes have requested the help of the anticorruption agency and National Intelligence Service. The invitation is contained in a confidential memo authored by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) seeking a multi-agency investigation on the eight bankers who worked for Chase Bank.
60,000 teachers could benefit from Sh6.8 billion additional funding to the Teachers Service Commission. The teachers’ employer requested the amount from the National Treasury as part of the supplementary budget that is before the National Assembly for approval. Yesterday, the House Education Committee chairperson Sabina Chege said her team had pushed for the allocation, part of which was for teachers’ promotions.
Kenyatta’s office has received an additional Sh300 million after exceeding his budget, underlining the heavy burden to taxpayers of his many local and foreign trips. Treasury CS Henry Rotich told the MPs Liaison Committee that the Presidency has so far exceeded its budget for local travel by Sh300 million.Rotich revealed that Sh18 billion out of the Sh49 billion set aside, has already been spent.
Heathrow slot sale earned Kenya Airways Sh5.3 billion: National carrier
Kenya Airways earned Sh5.3 billion from the sale of the prized London Heathrow landing slot. The figure was revealed Wednesday in a report by Standard Investment Bank (SIB) based on an analysts’ briefing with the airline. KQ is said to have disposed of the early morning slot at Heathrow to Oman Air.
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to reduce the cost of launches. But what if, instead of bringing a spacecraft’s boosters back to Earth, you could build a booster that never leaves it? Your propulsion system could be arbitrarily large and powerful, since you wouldn’t have to lift it; your spacecraft could be stripped down to its barest essentials. Such a split sounds impractical, but beams of light could make it work. One of the counterintuitive implications of the theory of relativity is that, although light has no mass, it still has momentum. Physicist Robert Forward showed in the 70’s that very powerful lasers could push a spacecraft with a reflecting “sail” to a tenth the speed of light or more.
EU to make big firms come clean on tax: Plans to
force the largest companies to disclose more about their tax affairs will be unveiled by the European Union on Tuesday. Britain’s EU Commissioner, Lord Hill, is set to present the rules, which will affect multinational firms with more than €750m (£600m) in sales. They will have to detail how much tax they pay and in which EU countries. The plans come amid heightened scrutiny of the use of tax havens following the Panama Papers revelations. Lord Hill, the EU’s financial services commissioner, said: “This is a carefully thought through but ambitious proposal for more transparency on tax.
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Banks to blame for bad loans and poor sector performance A move by local lenders to hike up interest rates is partly to blame for the banking sector’s poor performance in 2015, a new report by business advisory firm, Mentoria Consulting has revealed. The slowdown in profitability within the banking industry in 2015 was primarily caused by escalating non-performing loans, accompanied by a challenging macro environment. According to the report, rising inflation and a depreciating currency saw the Central Bank of Kenya increase its lending rate in an attempt to mop up excess liquidity from the market and subsequently tame inflation. Following the CBK’s directive, banks hiked their lending rates in order to maintain their net interest margins, leading to a lot of bad debts. Mentorias analysis states that rates were quite volatile and interbank rates soared to over 25 per cent in September 2015. “Banks had to offer depositors a higher interest in order to prevent a flight of deposits for a higher return,” Mentoria Consulting Managing Director and Chief Economist Ken Karuga explains. At the same time, banks assumed greater risk than normal and lending to less creditworthy borrowers in an attempt to meet their earnings targets. This has in turn led to a rise in bad debts hence poor profitability. The banking sector has remained in the public limelight in the last few weeks, followings the collapse of three banks in a row including Dubai, Imperial and
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National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich. A slowdown in profitability within the banking sector was primarily caused by a rise in non-performing loans. Chase Bank. With these developments, banks have been urged to put in more effort and restore confidence in the financial system by being more transparent, especially by making disclosures to the public to foster market discipline and increase market efficiency. “With Chase Bank being placed under receivership on April 7, 2016 Kenyans are now perturbed about the stability and health of the banking system,” Karuga says. “Depositors are losing confidence with the financial institutions and are concerned about the safety of their savings.”
However, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has assured both investors and depositors that the banking sector is still stable and sound despite the recent liquidation of Chase Bank. Speaking just a day after Chase Bank was put under receivership, CS Rotich called upon the public, depositors and investors to ignore false information across social media regarding the banking sector. “We want to assure the public that all banks in operations are sound and stable. We confirm to investors and
depositors that their money is safe since it’s our mandate to safeguard their money,’’ Rotich told a press conference in Nairobi. He confirmed that the lender was put under receivership because it failed to generate enough money to sustain its operations saying that the remaining banks in operation will just follow the same route should they run bankrupt. He said he will work hand in hand with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to enhance supervision so that the stability of banking sector is maintained. Dennis_x254
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Mitsumi Group unveils cash deposit machines for banks Regional electronics distributor, Mitsumi Group through its technology arm Komtel Kenya has unveiled a 24hour Automatic Cash Deposit Machine that is expected to significantly reduce the long queues experienced in banking halls. Komtel Kenya Limited General Manager Abdul Malik said the new Automatic Cash Deposit Machine (ACDM) which will be installed in banking halls, shopping malls, and ATMs lobbies will also offer flexible time for customers to deposit their money even after banking hours at no cost. Malik noted that all successful transactions will be immediately credited to the account and customers issued with an advice slip confirming their transactions. Customers will however, be required to know their account numbers or have ATMs before making the deposit. “We anticipate this technology to be 70 per cent faster and more efficient when making a deposit as compared to depositing money through the teller counters,” Malik noted. The firm has invested in a qualified technical workforce to support and maintain the installations of the machines throughout the country. “Komtel Kenya expects demand for this technology to rise in the next 12 to 24 months and we plan to tap into the growing banking and retail sectors to realize growth”, he added. South Africa has already rolled out the facility in all of its Commercial Banks and retail outlets . kevin_x254
SOHO unveils serviced apartments amid surge IMF congratulates Kenya and in demand for corporate accommodation calls for strong fiscal reforms Both local and foreign visitors are set to benefit from the construction of an ultra-modern 11 storey service hotel apartment project. Positioned along Kirichwa Road, the apartments, seek to offer luxurious duplex facilities, targeting expatriate guests and foreign corporate entities working in Nairobi for a 3 to 12 month period. Set to be complete by 2017, the project will also offer huge employment opportunities to residents of Kilimani, Yaya and its environs. Part of the driver behind the skyrocketing demand for short let serviced apartments, instead of hotel rooms, is the chance they offer to set up a temporary ‘home’ complete with hotel like amenities. Furthermore, short-term rentals according to analysts and business owners are cheaper compared to hotels. According to research by the
Apartment Service, a group that deals in real estate data, a studio apartment in Nairobi costs as low as Sh6,500 per night yet an international-standard hotel room in the same city costs as high as Sh35,000 a night. “The hotel apartments provide a cheaper and homely option with most of them being in close proximity to all the recreational facilities that a modern lifestyle requires,” said Mr Rajpal Sahib CEO of Realto Group Limited. “The location of SOHO Serviced Apartments is very convenient as we tap into the international organizations and embassies currently relocating their offices to this area, as well as its environs, such as Westlands and Upper Hill,” said Mr Rajpal Sahib. According to a report by The Apartment Service, a global provider of short term accommodation, a hybrid of hotel room and rental apartment and the number of serviced apartments in
the world has grown by 80 per cent since 2008 to about 750,000 globally. However, demand for the accommodation has grown by far more than supply not only in Nairobi but also among other key Kenyan cities. Nairobi is currently the leading location in demand with searches for short let accommodation standing at 30 per cent per cent, ahead of Mombasa at 15 per cent, followed closely by Naivasha at 13 per cent. However, the city takes the crown for having the highest number of hotel rooms, with an estimated 58,071 rooms. This, coupled with the fact that internationally, serviced apartments in Africa cost, on average, less than anywhere else in the world, makes such apartments an increasingly sought out option, with now 84.62 per cent of companies using apartments for business travel in Africa. enock_x254
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged countries to adopt strong economic reforms. This comes just after the financial institution congratulated Kenya’s government for its effective response to shocks that have affected the country’s economy over the past year. In a context of fragile and uneven global economic recovery, a comprehensive policy response is needed to reduce vulnerabilities and improve growth prospects, the IMF said yesterday in its April 2016 Fiscal Monitor. The Fiscal monitor examines how countries can respond to the sharp deterioration of fiscal positions in the past year. Public debt ratios have been revised upward in most countries. The revisions have been the largest in emerging market and middle-income economies, where fiscal deficit ratios in 2015–16 are now expected to exceed the levels observed at the beginning of the global financial crisis. “All countries need to adapt to these
new realities, but no one-size fits-all,” said Vitor Gaspar, Director of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department. The IMF has stated that beyond the country-specific immediate policy responses, all countries must pursue two main objectives over the medium term. “First, in a risky environment, a key objective of fiscal policy is to make public finances more resilient,” the IMF said. “Second, raising growth is necessary everywhere. In advanced economies, a sustained increase in growth of 1 percentage point could bring debt ratios to their pre-crisis levels within a decade. In emerging and developing countries, strong growth is also warranted to raise living standards and finance development strategies. But policymakers, individually and in concert, still have adequate policy tools to address these challenges and adapt to the new realities,” concludes the report. Dennis_x254
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Kenya to benefit from Sh252bn WB fund to educate African girl
The World Bank Group will invest Sh252 billion over 5 years in education projects to directly benefit adolescent girls in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa at large, Group President Jim Yong Kim has said. “Empowering and educating adolescent girls is one of the best ways to stop poverty from being passed from generation to generation, and can be transformational for entire societies,’’ said Yong Kim. “This increased funding will help provide countries, especially in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with the tools to expand access to quality education so that all adolescent girls can go to school and reach their full potential,” he added. The First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama lauded the move urging key policymakers and influencers around the world to commit to urgent action in supporting adolescent girls. She highlighted the power of this investment in adolescent girls, as well as the transformative impact that adolescent girls’ education has on girls, their families and their countries. “This isn’t just a breath-taking investment of resources, it’s also a powerful statement of mission, it’s an expression of our belief in the power of education to transform the lives and prospects of millions of girls worldwide, as well as the prospects of their families, communities and countries,” noted Michelle Obama. “The evidence is very clear: when we invest in girls’ education, and we embrace women in our workforce, that doesn’t just benefit them, it benefits the society,” she said.
Hotelier in deal with Swiss firm to build villas, apartments
Swiss International Hotels & Resorts and Mount Kenya Holiday Homes Limited have today announced their commitment to co-develop a $70 million (Sh7 billion), 5 star resort with a total of 281 villas, apartments, townhouses and an all-suite hotel at Naromoru next to Mount Kenya, the 2nd highest mountain in Africa. The development is currently under construction. The units will be sold to individual home owners and made available by fractional ownership. The signing of the agreement, which took place at the Sarova Stanley Hotel, on Thursday morning, will also mark Swiss International Hotels’ formal market entry to Kenya, with the proposed resort development, becoming the firm’s flagship property in sub-Sahara Africa.
Vivo Energy, Innscor launch new services on Mbagathi Road
FLOTUS : United States First Lady Michelle Obama speaking during a forum to promote the ‘Let Girls Learn’ initiative. She has urged policymakers to support the education of adolescent girls. The said kitty targets to benefit adolescent girls aged 12-15 years by 2020 where about 75 per cent of these investments are expected to come from IDA, the Bank Group’s fund for the poorest countries. Programs to be supported will include a range of efforts to provide adolescent girls with access to quality education at the secondary level, ensure they are
enrolled and stay in school, provision of scholarships, conditional cash transfers, and equip schools with basic facilities that promote enrolment. Reports reveals that currently, 62 million girls across the world are not in school with more than 31 million being adolescents. Research shows that educating girls has a multiplier effect, better educated
women tend to be healthier, participate more in the formal labour market, earn more income, give birth to fewer children, marry at a later age, and provide better health care and education to their children. Educating adolescent girls and promoting gender equality is part of a broader, holistic effort by the Bank Group. enock_x254
Remittances edge up slowly as cost of sending money remains marginally high Remittances to developing countries grew only marginally in 2015, as weak oil prices and other factors strained the earnings of international migrants, says the World Bank’s latest edition of the Migration and Development Brief, released yesterday. Despite the slight jump in cash-flow, the cost of sending cash to Kenya and its Sub-Saharan counterparts has remained somewhat high. The global average cost of sending $200 (roughly Sh20,000) was about 7.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2015, down slightly from the previous quarter and 0.6 percentage points below the end of 2014. Sub-Saharan Africa, with an average cost of 9.5 per cent, remains the highest-cost region. However, major international banks continue to close correspondent banking accounts of money transfer operators (MTO) to limit exposure to money laundering and other financial crimes. A World Bank survey confirms that
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account closures are widespread, with adverse impacts on remittance costs and flows in rural and remote regions. Officially recorded remittances to developing countries amounted to $431.6 billion (Sh43.6 trillion) in 2015, an increase of 0.4 percent over $430 billion (Sh43.4 trillion) in 2014. The growth pace in 2015 was the slowest since the global financial crisis. SubSaharan Africa saw a modest growth of 1 per cent in remittances in 2015, compared to 0.2 per cent in 2014. Remittances to the region are expected to increase further this year, by 3.4 per cent, to $36 billion (Sh3.6 trillion), from $35.2 billion (Sh3.5 trillion) in 2015. The slowing in remittances growth, which began in 2012, was exacerbated last year by low oil prices, which are taking a toll on many oil-exporting remittancesource countries such as Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. As a result, many remittance-receiving countries, including India, the world’s
largest remittance recipient, and Egypt saw remittances contract in 2015, as flows from the GCC countries slowed considerably. “Remittances are an important and fairly stable source of income for millions of families and of foreign exchange to many developing countries. However, if remittances continue to slow, and dramatically as in the case of Central Asian countries, poor families in many parts of the world would face serious challenges including nutrition, access to health care and education,” said Augusto Lopez-Claros, Director of the World Bank’s Global Indicators Group. Remittance flows are expected to recover this year, after a bottoming out in 2015, with growth driven by continued economic recovery in the United States and the Euro Area, and a stabilization of U.S. dollar exchange rates of remittance-source countries. In addition to currency movements, oil prices are a key downside risk to this
outlook. Should the price of oil suffer unexpected declines, remittances from Russia and the GCC would be further buffeted. A special feature on natural disasters and epidemics notes that migration and remittances have long played important roles in helping to cope with natural disasters, although the vast majority of people displaced by a disaster move for only a short period and remain in their home country. The diaspora has assisted people affected by disasters by sending more money home. However, remittances may also fall if the disaster disrupts the moneytransfer infrastructure. While climate change is likely to result in increased frequency and severity of weatherrelated disasters, the international community currently lacks a legal and institutional framework to cope with the resulting migration from the affected areas. Dennis_x254
Vivo Energy, the African licensee of oil marketer Shell, has partnered yet again with Innscor Kenya to launch services on Mbagathi Road near Kenyatta Market. The two companies have launched Innscor’s Chicken Inn and re-branded the Shell petrol station in a bid to offer convenience to their customers. The launch follows similar moves by the two companies to drive their sales through the provision of diverse products and services at a go. Vivo Energy’s CEO Polycarp Igathe the move is in accordance to its mission to also be known as a food company. Earlier this year, the two companies partnered to establish three other establishments.
Low-cost insurance protects herders against drought Subsidised insurance products are protecting Kenyan herders against the detrimental effects of drought. According to a new report, herders in semi-arid areas such as Marsabit are spending as little as Sh3,000 to insure up to one cow and 10 goats against dearth and famine. The products, an initiative of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) use satellite imagery to determine forage availability, with payouts triggered when a lack of rain shrinks grazing to less than 20 per cent of ideal conditions. The index-based insurance programme is run by ILRI and funded by the British, US and Australian governments and the European Union. The donors subsidise the cover to make it affordable for pastoralists.
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No need to panic over bad loans, cautions Barclays Kenya CEO THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
There is no need to panic over the recent increase in bad bank loans since it comes after several years of fast lending growth, Barclays Kenya CEO Jeremy Awori has said. Awori’s statement, which was issued yesterday, comes after Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge said that the amount of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector and the inadequate funds set aside to cover them are hampering the industry. Speaking to reporters in Nairobi barely a week ago, Njoroge added that his office would conduct more stringent surveillance of the sector. NPLs rose to 6.8 per cent of total credit in February from 5.7 per cent a year earlier, “Clearly there is an issue here, the direction is not favourable,” he said. “Banks needed higher rates to cover losses from these bad loans. By increasing provisioning, it will create opportunities to price credit correctly and lead to a reduction in lending rates,” Njoroge added. The Central Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) has stated that credit risk remains a concern and the industry regulator would tighten supervision and conduct on-site inspection of banks. Meanwhile, Njoroge has noted that Lenders should examine their credit policies and implementation to avoid reckless lending, he said. According to CBK data,banks had extended Sh2.26 trillion in loans by November 2015, 16 percent more than a year earlier, according to the
central bank’s supervision report from November 2015. Gross NPLs rose to Sh139.9 billion by November 2015 from Sh108 billion a year earlier. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Awori said annual lending growth in the sector had been running at above 20 per cent in recent years, meaning the quality of some loans could have dropped. “We shouldn’t have a sense of paranoia
and panic about non-performing loans increasing,” he explained. “Non-performing loans will rise but if a bank is well run it will take care and make sure it is still viable in terms of operations,” Awori said. Last week, Njoroge also said there were no systemic problems in the sector. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has since called upon the public, depositors and investors to ignore false information across social
media regarding the banking sector. He assured the public that all banks in operations are sound and stable. And that the Treasury will meet its mandate to safeguard their money. Rotich was speaking to a press conference in Nairobi just days ago. The CS said he will work hand in hand with the Central Bank to enhance supervision so that the stability of banking sector is maintained. Dennis_x254
Barclays Bank of Kenya MD and CEO Jeremy Awori speaking at a previous event.
Verizon workers go on strike Over 40,000 Verizon workers across six US states yesterday went on strike after contract negotiations failed to produce a settlement. The unions organising the action represent customer service and network technicians. Verizon called the strike “regrettable” and said it had brought in 10,000 nonunion workers. US Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke at a protest in New York in praise of the workers saying they were “standing up to this powerful special interest”. The workers are members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. CWA representative Bob Master said the new workers would not be able to make up the workload left by those out on strike. “There’s no way that these 10,000 people ... can make up for 40,000 people who have decades of experience in highly technical jobs,” he said. The union workers have been without a contract since August last year and negotiations have stuck on Verizon’s plan to cut healthcare and pension benefits over a three-year period. “It’s regrettable that union leaders have called a strike, a move that hurts all of our employees,” Marc Reed, Verizon’s chief administrative officer, said in a statement. During the last contract talks in 2011 workers also went out on strike and a deal was eventually reached through mediation. The strike could affect Verizon’s television, phone and Fios Internet businesses.
Historical drought forces LG’s G5 is a new revolution in Venezuelans to cut down smartphone modular technology on power consumption
Drought has turned parts of the area behind Venezuela’s Guri dam, one of the world’s biggest facilities of its kind, into a desert. However, the country’s government is optimistic of rain within weeks to drive the vast installation that provides the bulk of the nation’s power. On a tour of the hydroelectric complex on the Caroni River, Electricity Minister Luis Motta told Reuters that forecasts showed a 70 to 80 per cent chance of rain toward the end of April or in May to stop the waters behind the dam falling to a critical depth of 240 meters. Driving, hiking and rafting round the 4,600 square km (1,780 square miles) area, Motta, 57, pointed to unprecedented scenes revealed by the receding waters: long-sunken boats now visible; sand-dunes in previously submerged areas; cattle wandering across parched earth. The reservoir in southern Bolivar state, provides about 60 per cent of the nation’s 16,000 megawatt power
demand, hit a historic low of 243 meters (797 feet) this week. “We have to hang on,” said the general, whom President Nicolas Maduro tasked with managing the electricity sector from late 2015 just as the drought-inducing El Nino phenomenon struck. “We will do everything humanly possible, and also with God’s help some good rains will come so Guri can recover and we can avoid extreme measures other nations are taking.” Many Venezuelans say power and water cuts are already affecting them daily, adding to suffering from a recession, though Maduro has said he wants to avoid “painful” rationing. “It’s still going down, but we’re slowing the descent in hope rain comes,” he said. With about two-thirds of power consumed in homes, Venezuelans must play their part by cutting consumption, he added.
Setting the tone for the next generation of premium smartphones, LG electronics is going all out to demonstrate the innovation that matters most to consumers, while offering a tantalizing vision of the future of smartphones. Through its most daring flagship phone ever- the LG G5, LG has taken a bold step in a new direction, implementing modular technology to bring unprecedented customization to smartphones. LG G5 is the first smartphone to employ modular technology representing a radical reimagining of the smartphone. Most importantly, the technology has demonstrated that modular tech is both cost effective and more able to specialize in ways that suit each specific consumer and therefore achieving personalization and Individuality. Modular technology rejects the one size fits all paradigm and offers users something radically different - tailor made technology. Modular technology allows the smartphones to be upgraded by
attachment or replacement of discrete component parts. The flexibility of this phone has made it to be the new generation pocket knife dilemma. The tailored smartphone can be attached with components such as LG CAM Plus, LG Hi-Fi plus (DAC), LG 360 CAM, LG 360 VR Headset from its LG friend’s lineup collection. LG G5’s flexibility enables the base of the phone to slide out with the battery, snap the battery off and attach it to a new module, and slide that whole bit back into the phone and boot back up. It’s an opportunity to add new functionality to the phone without increasing the base price. By connecting the LG CAM and LG 360 transforms the phone into a traditional camera. The LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O Play expansion module brings a dedicated digital-to-analog converter and amp for high-end 32-bit audio on the LG G5. Instead of having to purchase a new phone every time you need a better camera resolution audio system on your phone.
In addition to an 8-megapixel camera on the front for easy selfies and video calls, the G5 has a 16-megapixel camera on the back as its main shooter, plus a neighboring third camera with a 135-degree wide-angle lens. On the software side, LG has put a streamlined skin over Android (Marshmallow) that gets rid of the app drawer, instead opting for all of your installed programs to appear on the homescreen or stay hidden in folders. If that’s a problem for you, LG has promised an alternate app launcher, and the Google Play Store is full of third-party solutions. kevin_x254
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is excellency Maurice Nakitare, Kenya consular general in Los Angeles crowned Judy Nzeki as the new Face of Kenya USA 2016, where twenty Thousands and six hundred dollars were fundraised by 12 contestants for charities based in Kenya. Judy Nzeki, An exemplary ambassador who defined the mission of face of Kenya practically, both with her community interactions prior to the event and during the event fundraised $4,200 for Tumaini international. She is an ambasador orphaned as a child to HIV, supported by Tumaini for a decade and has decided her funds will be used for a Face of Kenya scholarships for needy children that she will help decide the recipients. The achievements and commitment of the contestants at such a tender age not only impressive but left many moved beyond words. Issues addressed included Autism, Fitness, Athletics, women empowerment, Men Impacting change among others. The contestants has had 4 months to achieve goals including promoting Kenya, Bringing community cohesion, youth empowerment and fundraising for a charity of choice. They have really shown leadership, and their commitment to the cause only proves that the Diaspora youth is ready to engage with Kenya productively given a platform. 100% of funds raised goes to charity of choice, hence Face of Kenya platform needs sponsors and community individuals to keep the momentum high. As we speak Dubai, Canada and France are waiting for the launch. To become a community pillar or a contestant email thefaceofkenya@gmail.com
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There were unfounded rumours that Elani were not going to shoot the video to their latest song My Darling featuring Dr Jose Chameleon because their camps had disagreed. The industry can now rest easy, Chameleon jetted into the country this week and was spotted at The Boma Hotel where the shoot took place yesterday. Even though sources intimate to the shoot said Chameleon was a diva during the day long shoot, the video will finally drop and Elani is hopeful to get back on the radar.
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CROWNED FACE OF KENYA USA Nyota Ndogo is back! Coastal queen of music Nyota Ndogo has been out of the country on tour and visiting with the husband in Denmark. The musician has organized a welcome back home show for this Saturday at Sky Lounge Bamburi.
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Tumaini International. Sickle strong initiatives St Elizabeth Education centre Tumaini International Lanet Nakuru Water project. Inter. association of Arts healthcare Kenya Education Fund Karibu Centre Thika Special caregivers space Kenya students schools supply Off the blocks kids athletics Autism Society of Kenya
Is Khloé Kardashian finally ready to divorce Lamar Odom ? Though the two remain legally wed since Kardashian called off their protracted divorce following Odom’s near-fatal overdose last October, but a source Says that the reality star is “ready to move on” and plans to pick up their divorce proceedings. “She doesn’t agree with some of Lamar’s choices in the past few week,” says the source. “She plans on refiling for divorce soon. She and Lamar are just figuring out the finances first.” “Khloé was there for Lamar when he needed her,” continues the source. “In recent weeks, the former NBA star, 36, has spent time with Kardashian and her family, but after he was spotted out with friends drinking at a bar last month, Kardashian was “very worried about Lamar and his behavior but Lamar refuses to listen to her.”
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UoN suspends dozens of students
Babu Owino blamed for UoN woes Notorious SONU chair Babu Owino is a wanted man.KOT was on fire following the suspension of his arch rival Mike Jacobs. It is alleged that Babu actually attended the meeting that decided to punish his closest challenger. Babu however vows to do everything in his powers to help the suspended comrades. Let’s just say no one believes him!
The UoN administration has initiated disciplinary procedures following last week’s election-sparked riots that led to the closure of the institution. This week has seen the suspension of over 100 comrades including the main Babu Owino antagonist. A full list of the suspended students is available on the University website.
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King KAKA collabo with Zetech
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This morning has seen an MOU signed between rap sensation King Kaka aka Rabbit with Zetech University. Rabbit’Kaka s empire will now be the College’s official entertainment partner.
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Following a controversial clause barring students with fee arrears from sitting end of semester exams, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology this week followed in the footsteps of UoN in terms of demonstrations and eventual closure. Students were ordered to clear and vacate the varsity premises on Tuesday, the same day that exams were scheduled to start.
hot date H_art the Band will hold a thanksgiving concert this Saturday at the Alchemist Bar in Westlands starting 6 PM. Tickets go for Sh1000 advance and Sh1500 at the gate. The show is meant to thank their fans for support through their musical journey.
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ature e f r e h t a e new w You’re already using Facebook for pretty much everything, so why not have your morning weather forecast while you’re there as well? This seems to be the line of reasoning behind Facebook’s new feature, apparently
available only to a small subset of users. Some of them — mostly in the UK — are being greeted with a short “good morning” message with a weather forecast for their location. Apparently, when you click
on the “see more” bit, you get a more full-featured (but still pretty basic) forecast for the day. The feature has been around for at least a couple of months now — the earliest reports of it are from early March, reports
Mashable. If Facebook were to offer a more full-fledged weather experience, with radar imagery, for example, it could spell trouble for the booming weather app market.
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Kerry Washington was perfect in pink Prada
Kim Kardashian wore Roberto Cavalli.
Jenifer Lopez stunned in Versace.
Beyonce wore Givenchy.
do you rEMEMBEr MET Gala 2015? In just three short weeks, it will be time for the New York fashion event of the year: the Met Gala. The 2016 Met Gala will be themed; Fashion in an Age of Technology so you can expect some very interesting looks from celebrities and speaking of which, have a look at those who dressed best during last year’s affair:
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Rihanna wore Guo Pei.
Back in the ‘90s, Drew Barrymore was known for flashing talk show hosts and dancing on the red carpet. America’s favorite child actress unfortunately fell off-camera into a world of alcoholism and drug abuse. The 41-yearold mom-of-two is now married and living as an established actress and author.
Britney Spears’ partying ways notoriously hit the fan after her split from baby daddy Kevin Federline. She was often out and about completely disheveled with Paris Hilton. Now, Spears has taken the reigns on her career and parenthood.
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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 You should be feeling especially warm, loving, and passionate. Romantic novels and movies could be especially appealing, as could an intimate evening with a lover! Career and money matters look fairly strong and stable at this time, although it might take a little effort to keep them that way. Go for the gold! AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 Don’t fall into this trap, Aquarius. Use your warmth and understanding to open up the communication between you. You’ll probably find that all is basically well. Your partner just needs some space. Take some space for yourself, too! A little solitude might do you some good.
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PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 The right moment to ask for a raise or apply for a promotion or new job could come your way today, but you’d better make use of it or the opportunity could pass you by. Whatever pleasant things arise today aren’t sure things, Pisces, so don’t let them escape. They could be significant milestones for you.
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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 You’re likely to be looking quite attractive, too, and romantic partners or potential partners could seem especially attractive to you. This is a wonderful day to shop for new clothes, have your hair styled, or prepare a candlelit dinner for someone very special. Go for it! TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 He or she could have you wondering if you’ve done something wrong, or they’re angry with you. If you use your warmth and generosity of spirit to induce this person to open up, Taurus, you’ll probably find that the issues have nothing to do with you. You might even help relieve them! GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 You’ll wish with all your heart that he or she could be home! In the meantime, you’re likely to keep yourself quite busy, Gemini. Creative projects, activities in your community, or both could keep you too busy to miss anyone too much. Tonight, spend some time alone. CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 The opportunity to make an investment or cash in on one could enable you to take strides toward making your money grow. This might be a good time to buy or sell any type of property. You might also want to do some reading on future investment opportunities. LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 You might wake up today feeling a little grumpy and out of sorts, Leo. You could aspire to nothing more strenuous than spending the day without any distractions other than a good book. However, by the middle of the day a warm and loving letter or phone call is likely to snap you out of your reclusive mood. VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 21 Some pretty heavy soul searching could reveal that the time has come to make use of a talent you may have always had but never developed. This could involve nothing more than a little practice, or you could decide to get some formal training in the skill. Don’t hesitate - stay with it! LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Therefore, social events and group activities that you might attend today could well be the most satisfying and beneficial you’ve known in a long time. People you meet should be impressed with you, and you could make a lot of new friends. If you aren’t romantically involved now, a new love could come your way. SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Today you could find yourself brainstorming a way to put your inventiveness and ingenuity to work so that you can advance your career by leaps and bounds and increase your income. You could also become involved in artistic projects of some kind. You’re very intuitive today, Scorpio, so enjoy it. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 An intense study of philosophy, religion, or some other exalted school of thought could find you involved with a group that shares your interest in the subject. You could make a new friend today, or if you aren’t currently romantically involved, meet a potential romantic partner. Remember how it all came about, and enjoy yourself!
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Four omitted as Prisons names squad THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Five times Africa women’s club championship champions Kenya Prisons women’s volleyball club has omitted four names of their key players from the provisional squad for April 20-30 continental event set to take place in Tunisia. Tunisia got the chance to host next week’s event after Kenya Volleyball Federation bolted out from staging Africa’s biggest club games due to lack of an extra gymnasium besides Kasarani. This followed the entry a record participating clubs. Mercy Moim who plays professional volleyball in Finland and France’s trio of left attacker Everlyn Makuto, setter Jane Wacu and centre blocker Praxcides Agala have all been omitted from the list released yesterday. The 14 member provisional squad is expected to begin residential training this weekend ahead of the trip to North Africa mid next week. The omission of the quadruple could be seen as a precautionary measure by the club which was banned from this competition in 2009 for fielding ineligible players at the championship hosted at Kasarani then. The four are not eligibe to play for Prisons after turning pros. According to FIVB rule, a player is not allowed to turn for more than one club within a single season without proper documentation. KVF calendar which runs parallel to FIVB’s has even made the situation worse as the affected players may not even turn up for their mother club in the domestic league after all. A source within the service and who is familiar with continental sports policies told X News that Prisons management is making frantic efforts, including a discussion with continental volleyball mother body, Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB) to allow them field these players in Tunisia. But that still poses a big risk to them
Blocker Praxcides Agala listens to instructions from Coach David Lung’aho during a training session at the Kasarani Gymnasium. She is among four key players ommitted from the provisional squad for the continental championships in Tunisia that begins next week. PHOTO: CAPITAL FM
should the opponent lodge a formal complaint if they set foot on the court. “It is possible that CAVB may allow the four to travel but the issue is even more complicated because we are not so sure if the opponents will buy that. Remember the last time (when they were banned) it’s actually a Kenyan who raised the alarm,” said our source who requested anonymity. Prisons who lost the continental title in 2014 to GSP Petroliers of Algeria desperately need to recapture their lost glory which
includes five titles including four in a row, this year. Kenya hs not won the African title since then though Kenya Pipeline, another Kenya’s representative reached the final last year. In the absence of the affected player, setter Joy Luseneka will replace Wacu, captain Loice Tarus (Moim) and Edith Wisa (Agala) will be expected to up their games and fill the massive void left on the side which is struggling both continentally and domestically. Other dependable players coach David
Lung’aho will be relying on their forms to bring back the trophy which is proving elusive to Kenya are Lydia Maiyo on the right and Joan Chelagat in the centre. Lung’aho may be forced to carry two liberos, Judith Tarus and Elizabeth Wanyama for reception. The squad also have rookies Lilian Lelei, Sheryne Chepkemboi, Emaculate Chemutai, Ann Lowem and Florida Juma who will be making their debut at the continental stage. @elvince_x254
Prisons provisional squad Loise Tarus-left Lilian Leilei-left Yvonne Wavinya-right Florida Juma-left Edith Wisa-centre Shyrine Chepkemboi-left Joan Chelagat-Centre Ann Lowem -centre Lydia Maiyo -right Chemtai Emmaculate Elizabeth Nafula-libero Judith Tarus-libero Joy Lusenaka-Setter Sally Wanjala-Setter
Big guns up on a roll as national primary school ball games start
Pupils at a training session in Wareng where the national primary schools ball games began yesterday. PHOTO: CAPITAL FM
Defending champions in various disciplines at the Primary School ball games started their campaigns on a roll as this year’s national finals kicked off at Hill and Wareng High Schools in Eldoret on Wednesday. Football boys’ defending champions Nzoia Region picked up a point in their opening match after they were held to a barren draw by Metropolitan region in a repeat of last year’s finals. In the second Pool A match, Issa Minhaj’s audacious goal from the halfway line gave Northern Region a wonderful start as they went on to beat Aberdare 2-1 in a thrilling encounter. Garissa Primary School’s Maro Abdalla doubled the advantaged minutes later for the Northerners as they took control of the match.
Aberderes put up a fight in the second half but they could only manage a consolation through Laikipia Primary’s Mohammed Haret. Elsewhere, Ijema Ismael was in sublime form as he scored all four in Coast Region’s 4-1 win over Highland Region. Sammy Lolopole scored the consolation for Highland. In Pool B, 2014 champions Lake Region started off the journey to reclaiming their crown on a poor footing, losing 3-1 to Mau Region. In girls’ football, Hellen Nzilani netted the lone goal in the 48th minute to give Highland Region a vital win over Metropolitan. The boys’ handball saw defending champions Nzoia pick back to back wins on day one to keep their title defense charge, whitewashing
Highland 29-7 before meeting the same anger on Aberdare whom they beat 24-9. In girls’ volleyball, Mau Region which has won the title thrice in a row continued in their dominance starting their 2016 campaign with straight set wins over Nzoia and Northern regions. The girls from Nzoia picked up their win in sets of 25-4, 25-7 and 25-13, keeping their sublime form against Northern region winning in sets 253, 25-19 and 25-9. In boys’ netball, defending champions Lake Region beat Aberderes 24-5 in a repeat of last year’s final while Nzoia beat Mau 13-10 in the other match of the day. The four-day event will culminate in the final on Saturday. MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
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Diego tactics triumph over Barcelona THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
From Page 16 Barca enjoyed 77% possession and had more shots than Atletico, yet could not disguise their frustration as they were undone by Griezmann’s double. This was the eighth meeting in 15 months between the sides, with Barcelona having won the previous seven. Indeed, Atletico’s most recent win over their oppoents was at this stage of the Champions League two years ago. Barcelona suffered a 2-1 aggregate defeat in 2014 with Diego Simeone’s side eventually reaching the final - only to lose 4-1 to Real Madrid after extra time. Simeone will be confident after this fine performance that his side can go one better this time. Messi has now gone 452 minutes without scoring for Barcelona. Last night, he did not look like finding the net as he failed to register a shot on target in a Champions League game for the first time since 2014 - also against Atletico. The 28-year-old cut a frustrated figure as Godin and Lucas Hernandez produced commanding performances at the heart of the home defence. Messi’s last touch of the game was a free-kick on the edge of the area, when they should have had a penalty, which flew wide. It summed up Barcelona’s night. The La Liga champions who were previously dreaming of retaining the treble they won last season must now quickly revise their priorities with their lead in the league already reduced to three points by their last night’s adversaries. The draw for the Champions League semi-finals will be done on Friday after today’s Europa League quarter-final second leg games that will be played across Europe. Premier League side Liverpool will host Bosussia Dortmund at Anfield after holding the Dundesliga side to a 1-1 draw in Germany last week. Other matches will see holders Sevilla host La Liga rivals Athletic Bilbao and another La Liga side Villareal travel to Sparta Prague while Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine host Sporting Braga.
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1. Atletico Madrid players celebrate after their UEFA Champions League quarter final, second leg win over Barcelona at Vicente Calderon last night. They won 2-0 to progress to the semi-finals. PHOTO: BALLESTEROS/EPA 2. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone gestures to his players during yesterday’s match. PHOTO/EPA 3. FC Barcelona players argue with Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli in demand of a penalty award after Atletico Madrid Captain Gabi handled in the box. The referee awarded a free kick. PHOTO: BALLESTEROS/EPA 4. Barcelona striker Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after they were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Atletico Madrid at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain last night. PHOTO: JUANJO MARTIN/EPA
Leicester trio nominated for player of the year award Leicester trio Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante have been named on the six-man shortlist for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award. They are joined by Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet and Tottenham striker Harry Kane. Kane is also in contention to retain the Young Player of the Year award he won 12 months ago and is named alongside Spurs team-mate Dele Alli. The winners for each category will be announced on Sunday, 24 April. Leicester’s remarkable rise to the top of the Premier League, seven points clear
of Tottenham, has seen three of their best players rewarded for their fine form this term. Vardy (pictured left) has scored 21 league goals and made six assists, while playmaker Mahrez has contributed 16 goals and 11 assists. Frenchman Kante (pictured right) has earned widespread praise for his performances as a defensive midfielder, making more tackles (146) and interceptions (134) than any other player in the Premier League this season. England striker Kane is the top-flight’s leading scorer with 22 goals, German Ozil has provided a league-leading 18
assists and Payet has enjoyed a superb debut season, scoring nine goals. The award was won by Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard last season. Everton duo Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley, Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland and Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho have all been named on the Young Player of the Year shortlist. Last year’s Women’s Players’ Player of the Year, Chelsea’s Ji So-Yun, is in the running for this year’s award, alongside team-mates Hedvig Lindahl and Gemma Davison, Sunderland’s Beth Mead and Izzy Christiansen of Manchester City.
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Bayern hold off Benfica to reach semis Bayern Munich secured a fifth consecutive Champions League semi-final appearance by battling past Benfica. The Portuguese side, trailing 1-0 from the first leg, gave themselves hope when Raul Jimenez headed them in front in the return tie at home. But Arturo Vidal thumped in a shot and Thomas Muller guided in a close-range effort to put the Germans in control. Talisca curled in a free-kick for Benfica after Javi Martinez escaped a red card before Bayern progressed. Bayern boss Pep Guardiola will join Manchester City this summer and the two clubs could meet in the last four when the draw is made on Friday. Vidal’s effort had given his side a slender lead going into the second leg in Lisbon and, after they went behind on the night against the run of play, he equalised with a vital away goal. The Chile midfielder, who helped Juventus to the final of the competition last season, is a powerful presence in midfield with his allaction style and gives the Bundesliga side an extra cutting edge. However, Vidal - along with
Martinez, whose last-ditch tackle on Goncalo Guedes might have been viewed as a professional foul - can consider himself slightly fortunate he will not be suspended for the next round. Vidal was one booking away from missing his side’s next match and a late challenge on Mehdi CarcelaGonzalez could easily have seen him cautioned by referee Bjorn Kuipers. Benfica had less than 30% of possession in Lisbon, but Jimenez put them in front and could have quickly doubled their advantage and put them in front in the tie. He controlled a right-wing cross but could not get enough power on his close-range shot as Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer saved. Bayern’s goals then left the Portuguese side needing to add three more of their own, and that never really looked likely as they missed out on a first semi-final appearance since 1990. “We fought until the end, so I have to congratulate my players and these amazing supporters. We faced a very powerful team that knows how to dictate the pace of the game. We promised we would go eye to eye with Bayern and we did so,” manager Rui Vitoria said after the match.
Bayern Munich`s Thomas Mueller celebrates scoring his team’s second goal that ensured their qualification to the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Benfica during their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match, at Luz Stadium, in Lisbon, Portugal last night. PHOTO: MIGUEL A. LOPES/EPA
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Atletico Madrid’s French forward Antoine Griezmann (left) celebrates with his teammate Koke after scoring his second goal against Barcelona from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League quarter final, second leg soccer match at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain last night. Atletico won 2-0. PHOTO: JUANJO MARTIN/EPA
Champs Barca knocked out as Diego tactics win H olders Barcelona suffered a shock Champions League exit as Antoine Griezmann’s double sent Atletico Madrid into the semi-finals. Barca arrived in Spain’s capital with a 2-1 advantage from the first leg but poor defending allowed the unmarked Griezmann to power home Saul’s cross. Saul headed against the bar as Barca toiled before Griezmann scored a late penalty after Andres Iniesta handled. Barca were denied a penalty when Gabi handled just inside the area. The defeat ended Luis Enrique’s hopes of securing a La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble, while Atletico join Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid in Friday’s semi-final draw (11:30 BST). Barcelona’s players surrounded the referee after Gabi clearly handled inside the area though he was standing outside it, the referee awarding only a free-kick. But Barca were
a shadow of the team that conquered Europe so convincingly last season and have now lost three of the last four games in all competitions. In addition, Lionel Messi failed to score for the fifth game in a row for his club, and Neymar and Luis Suarez were frustrated by excellent home defending. On the rare occasions Suarez managed to work an opening he found Jan Oblak in fine form on a great night for Atletico. The tie was littered with late challenges there were eight bookings in total - while there were two flashpoints as Barca exited the competition on a bad-tempered note. Suarez caught Uruguay team-mate Diego Godin with an elbow that left the Atletico defender with a swelling above his eye. And another scuffle between the top two clubs in Spain broke out when Neymar appeared to lash out at Juanfran from behind. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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