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UHURU warns on ‘misuse of democracy’ President says he will not allow people to break the law under the guise of expressing their democratic rights. tells those aggrieved to follow the legal process

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ressure continues to mount for the commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to vacate office.

The opposition coalition Cord has vowed to hold weekly demonstrations until the Isaack Hassan-led team quits while churches and workers have also demanded that the electoral agency be reconstituted for the apparent waning trust of Kenyans.

And today, Transparency International has added its voice to the calls, saying the commission needs to be reconstituted before the next General Elections because it has integrity issues.

Transparency International Kenya executive director Samuel Kimeu said serious integrity issues have been raised against all the commissioners and as such, they should resign.

“IEBC has failed to deal with serious issues emanating

from the 2013 General Elections and, therefore, is seen as a body that cannot preside over the next polls,” Kimeu said.

Opposition Cord claimed IEBC incompetently handled the 2013 General Election. And Mr Kimeu believes the commission has only concentrated on addressing internal issues and has failed to deal with those touching on the integrity of its bosses.

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Tunoi tribunal probe team to visit ‘bribe scene’ Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Isaack Hassan (center) flanked by his deputy Lillian Mahiri-Zaja (left) and commissioner Yusuf Nzibo. Pressure continues to mounts for the poll agency bosses to quit.

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The tribunal investigating Supreme Court Judge Phillip Tunoi (pictured) was scheduled to visit the fuel station where he is alleged to have received a Sh200 million bribe from Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero.

The tribunal’s legal advisor Paul Nyamodi together with Tunoi’s lead counsel Fred Ngatia agreed that there was need to visit the petrol station located on Waiyaki Way to help them gauge the veracity of claims made by Tunoi’s accuser, Geoffrey Kiplagat.

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Similarly, he says the commission has failed to address issues with the failed BVR kits and that they also did not do a proper election review to the satisfaction of all parties as required by the law.

“A General Election cannot be held with such issues still hanging, the commission has lost credibility,” Kimeu concluded.

On Monday, Cord stormed the poll agency’s headquarters at Anniversary Towers along University Way in Nairobi to forcefully eject the commissioners out of office.

But their protests were thwarted by anti-riot police officers who lobbed teargas canisters to disperse the demonstrators who included Cord principals Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang’ula.

And yesterday, the leaders called for countrywide protests next Tuesday and vowed that the trend will continue until the commissioners quit.

But the commissioners have stood their ground maintaining that they will not quit unless they are forced out through a legal process.

They argued that that they were appointed through a legal process and their removal from office must also follow the same legal procedure.

Protesters demanding the resignation of IEBC commissioners march on University Way on Monday. Transparency International has today added its voice to the calls saying the electoral body has serious integrity issues and ought to be disbanded.

But Mr Kimeu disputed this argument.

“The law is there to protect all Kenyans and not to suppress them, the provision in the law that IEBC has been quoting only applies when an individual commissioner is facing integrity issues or when a commissioner wants to be hounded out of office unfairly but here we are dealing with an institution,” Kimeu

said.

“We are dealing with an institution which faces serious legitimate issues which has not been addressed since the last General Elections,” he added.

Constitutional expert Ekuru Aukot who chaired the team that picked the current IEBC commissioners said that the commission in its form and shape at the moment cannot be entrusted to conduct credible

election.

“Free and fair election is synonymous to integrity of the chairman and his commissioners through their acts or omissions. That has been compromised by the charge against ‘Smith Ouzman’ in the crown court in London and the commission has no option but to leave office at their own volition instead of being pushed sam_x254 out,” he opined.

President warns on ‘misuse of democracy’ Referring to Monday’s incident where Cord leaders attempted to storm Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the Constitution is clear on the procedures to be followed to disband the electoral body and no individual or group will be allowed to break the law in guise of exercising their democratic rights.

“I respect democracy but I also took an oath to defend the Constitution and unlawful destruction of property as happened yesterday will not be allowed,” President Kenyatta said.

He urged leaders to exercise “mature politics and avoid actions that will disrupt peace and cause destruction of property.”

“You can enjoy your freedom, exercise your democratic rights to hold meetings but do not break the law. We will not allow Kenya to go that route again,” he warned.

He made the remarks at State House, Nairobi, where he hosted some 10,000 Ukambani leaders and professionals to discuss the development prospects of the lower Eastern region. Mr

President Uhuru Kenyatta (second left) with his deputy William Ruto during last evening’s meeting with Ukamabani leaders.

Kenyatta said leaders should focus on serving and improving the welfare of Kenyans instead of engaging in endless sideshows that are not of any benefit to the country.

“All Kenyans, irrespective of ethnic, political or religious background, expect their leaders to engage in development that will boost their lives. This is what we should devote our energies to,” he said.

He said his government had prioritised the development needs of all parts of the country without

discrimination.

At the meeting, Mr Kenyatta asked several Cabinet Secretaries present at the meeting to brief the Ukambani leaders on the progress of development projects being undertaken in the Lower Eastern region.

Joe Mucheru (ICT), Charles Keter (Energy), Jacob Kaimenyi (Lands), Eugene Wamalwa (Water and Irrigation), James Macharia (Transport) and Cleopa Mailu (Health) enumerated the various

development projects being undertaken by their ministries ranging from water, electricity and roads to health, land and ICT. Deputy President Ruto lauded the meeting, saying the journey to unite all Kenyans that he and President Kenyatta had embarked on in 2013 has moved a notch higher.

“This means that after elections, it is possible for Kenyans to unite – irrespective of party affiliation – and work together to develop the country.

I believe this is a new chapter of bringing all Kenyans together,” he said.

The Ukambani leaders were led by Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua who expressed their resolve to work with the Jubilee administration.

“Time for empty talk is over. Some leaders were currently in opposition were in high positions of government and they failed to deliver. People in Ukambani are not interested in empty rhetoric but better livelihoods,” Mutua said. A total of 11 MPs and several MCAs from across the three Ukambani counties of Machakos, Kitui and Makueni attended the meeting.

Register all Kenyans living abroad, poll agency told

Senate Speaker Ekwee Ethuro has told the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to register all Kenyans living in the diaspora to enable them vote in next year’s General Elections.

Ethuro said Kenyans abroad have a constitutional right to vote and that the electoral body had enough time to register them.

“Five years given to IEBC to register Kenyans living abroad is a long time, the electoral body has no excuse this time on why they can’t register these Kenyans this time round,” Ethuro said.

XNews yesterday exclusively reported how Jubilee Coalition is plotting to get all the diaspora votes with an elaborate plan already in place and set to be rolled out next month.

Last year, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) launched an online system for mapping Kenyans living overseas so that their numbers and location can be plotted. Although no registration has happened abroad, Ethuro believes IEBC was given enough time to ensure those in the diaspora vote in 2017.

“There can be no excuse this time.

These Kenyans must be registered,” he said.

The Issac Hassan led commission has stated that it will register diaspora voters during the next mass voter registration to take place between February and March next year.

The commission said it will set up polling centers in countries where there are at least 3,000 eligible Kenyan voters.

Those registered will however, only vote for the presidency and in future referendums. IEBC has cited several challenges on registering Kenyans living outside the country, saying not all citizens residing outside Kenya are register with the missions abroad.

This makes it difficult to ascertain the actual number of those abroad and their distribution for planning purposes.

IEBC last year also stated that although the voting time is defined in the law, time differences in different parts of the world may cause logistical and administrative challenges.

“There are no consistent policies, practices or standards to guide host governments on foreign electoral activities being conducted in their territories. Therefore, planning for external electoral activities requires extensive negotiations and agreements with host countries,” said Hassan in November last year.

President Uhuru Kenyatta in his visit to Germany last month assured Kenyans in the diaspora that they will vote in the next election scheduled for August 8, 2017.

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Teachers begin training for Jubilee laptops Teachers from 146 schools which have been selected countrywide for the first phase of the roll-out of the Jubilee laptop project have commenced training this week in preparation for the launch of the program next month when schools reopen.

They training which is taking place at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum development in Nairobi is expected to help them understand the use of the electronic devices.

“The teachers undergoing the training are actually using the actual devices expected to be used in 146 selected schools beginning second term. The training is setting the pace for next week’s distribution of 5000 teacher and learners devices to selected schools in 26 counties,” Education ministry official in charge of ICT Eunice Kariuki said.

Expect more rains, says weatherman The Meteorological department has called on city residents to brace themselves for heavier downpour in coming days.

Estimates show that Nairobi is expected to receive increased rainfall this week until early May. And the weatherman said Dagoretti and its neighbourhood are among estates that will receive heightened rains as well as eastern parts of the city including Embakasi. “Areas with poor roads and drainage systems are likely to be affected if the downpour prolongs to May,” Nairobi County Director of Meteorological Services Mary Kilavi warned. She appealed to those living in the areas expected to receive heavy rains to prepare in advance. “Also to be affected is the price of food commodities that will scale down due to a slight increase above average of food basket as a result of increase in rainfall pounding the County,” she said.

She explained that the heavy rains which have intensified since Monday are due to the progression and strengthening of cyclone Fantala that has been hitting the Indian Ocean.

The government is working with the Kibaki family to fly home the body of former First Lady Lucy Kibaki (pictured) who died in London.

Although there is no official communication from either side on the arrangements made so far, it is understood that a committee is being set up to plan how the body will be brought home and the subsequent burial.

“Things will begin to take shape from today, as at now it is the committee that is being put in place and this is the team that will be responsible on all the arrangements,” an official privy to the plans who opted to remain anonymous for he is not the official spokesperson confided. He said the committee will comprise family members and officials from the government as demands protocol since Lucy Kibaki was Kenya’s First Lady between 2003 and 2013. It will mainly have representatives from the Office of the President, the Interior Ministry,

the National Police Service, Protocol Office as well as staff who work at the former president’s office who will help in logistical planning. It is understood

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that former President Kibaki and his close family members are in London where they had taken Lucy for treatment last week before she succumbed

on Tuesday morning. The cause of her death has not been made public.

The family has since clarified that the late Lucy was born in 1934 and not 1940 as widely reported in the media, which means she died aged 82. President Uhuru Kenyatta who made the announcement said she died at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital.

Lucy has been in out of hospital for several months now, since going out of the public limelight before former President Kibaki got out of power in 2013 at the end of his second five year term. She is survived by her husband Kibaki and four children Judy Wanjiku, Jimmy Kibaki, David Kagai, and Tony Githinji.

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“There is need to visit the petrol station and then complete Mr Lelmet (Kiplagat’s) statement,” lawyer Nyamodi submitted.

In his affidavit, Kiplagat claims that he saw Justice Tunoi receive a briefcase stashed with US dollars amounting to Sh200 million from Governor Kidero before the two waved at each other.

The tribunal was scheduled to resume its sittings at Anniversary Towers today afternoon for the final cross-examination of Kiplagat after the scene visit.

Both Kidero and Justice Tunoi have denied the allegations levelled against them by Kiplagat and instead termed their accuser a ‘pathological liar’ who cannot be trusted. On Tuesday, two detectives while testifying at the tribunal revealed that Kiplagat had sought their ‘help’ to extort money from the judge and Kidero.

The officers admitted that the accuser wanted them to threaten Tunoi and the Nairobi Governor. He specifically wanted Justice Tunoi and Kidero, being senior members of the society, “to be threatened by plain clothes police or get them handcuffed by uniformed police officers.”

His last proposal was for the two cops to accompany him during unspecified dates to demand for his Sh30 million share of the Sh200 million allegedly given to Justice Tunoi. One of the officers, Assistant Inspector General of Police Stanley Cheruiyot said Kiplagat claimed that Justice Tunoi and Kidero were to give him Sh30 million for the role he played as link between the judge and Kidero.

Though he saw him as a potential suspect, the senior cop said he was more of a whistle blower whose rights needed to be guaranteed.

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World Bank initiative increases incomes of 2m Kenyans: Report The International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund aimed at supporting the globe’s poorest people, has successfully increased the incomes of 2 million Kenyans.

In its latest progress report, the organisation has confirmed that in 2015, in one of their rural community empowerment programmes, hundreds of people saw their incomes double while others managed to increase their earnings.

As many as 450 members of a milk cooperative started through a $42,000 (Sh4.2 million) grant used to buy cows, a milk cooling processor, milk cans and motorcycles have benefited from the drive. The grant was made possible through the Western Kenya Community Driven Development and Flood Migration Project supported by the World Bank Group (WBG). Some beneficiaries have seen their earnings double from Sh15, 000 to Sh30, 000 a month, according to recent findings.

IDA is one of the largest sources of development finance. It provides support for health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, economic, and institutional development to the world’s 77 poorest countries, 39 of which are in Africa.

Through the association’s initiative, 150,000 households in a Nairobi slum were connected to safe, reliable and affordable electricity in 2015, up from just 5,000 in 2014, thanks to a partnership between the World Bank, the Global Partnership for OutputBased Aid and Kenya Power. More than 2 million rural

Safaricom CEO, Bob Collymore. Kenya Power Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ben Chumo said that their deal with As many aswould 450 members a milkservice cooperative started at through Safaricom increase of internet distribution a fairlya $42,000 (Sh4.2 million) grant used to buy cows, a milk cooling processor, milk cans and motorcycles have benefited from the drive.

Kenyans saw increases in their incomes from 2007 to 2015 through a rural community empowerment project.

As of 2015, 2.6 million individuals are benefiting from cash transfer support through an IDA drive known as the National Safety Net Program, up from 1.7 million in 2013. For more than 50 years, IDA has taken on the most difficult and complex challenges across the globe, the organisation states.

Resources from IDA bring positive change to the 1.3 billion people who live in IDA countries. Since 1960, IDA has supported development work in 112 countries. Annual commitments have

Chase mobile services up, running as bank reopens Chase Bank’s mobile services were restored early today following the reopening of the lender’s 62 outlets across the country.

The move will allow customers to access their balances but withdrawals will not be possible until next week. The bank, however, said it will soon start clearing cheques.

The lender, which was put under receivership by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) earlier this month, resumed operations this morning.

The bank has put in place some major changes, including a plan to to deputise all its employees across the 62 branches.

Two weeks ago, CBK governor Patrick Njoroge announced that KCB will acquire a majority stake in Chase Bank after beating eight other institutions and banks that had expressed interest in the lender.

According to the CBK boss, speed to reopen, credibility support and liquidity availability were key parameters for

consideration in the proposal.

“KCB will undertake a detailed due diligence review of Chase Bank Ltd. This will inform decisions relating to KCB’s interest in a majority stake. Additional information about this process, including the timeline of an acquisition and the exit from receivership, will be made available in due course,” Njoroge said.

The reopening bodes well for thousands of account holders whose lives were in dissaray for the period the lender was shut down.

Once withdrawal operations kick off in the course of next week, customers will be allowed to withdraw not more than Sh1 million but they will access their balances in a structured manner, the lender has said.

Chase Bank was put under receivership three weeks ago but Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) availed cash to revive the firm and bring it back to profitability. enock_x254

averaged about $19 billion over the last three years, with about 50 percent going to Africa. The world looks to IDA to address big problems—from relief for countries hit by Ebola, to reconstruction in Afghanistan, to countries dealing with growing climate-related disasters.

“No other international institution has the mandate, cross-sector knowledge, and resources to respond to complex global challenges with an exclusive focus on the world’s poorest countries,” said the group.

“IDA is innovative. We are helping countries leapfrog traditional energy sources by harnessing the sun to light

homes and power businesses, and to deal with the effects of a changing environment while building climatesmart resilience for the long term. We are working to find new ways to integrate women and other vulnerable citizens into society as equals. And we are there for the long haul, helping put countries on a path to stability and growth after conflict and other disasters,” the group said in one of its latest progress reports.

During the past five years, IDA funding helped immunize 205 million children, provide access to better water sources for 50 million people.

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KQ pilots issue strike notice, call for resignation of MD Ngunze The Kenya Airlines Pilots Association (Kalpa) has issued a 48-hour strike notice calling for the resignation of the Kenya Airways Managing Director Mbuvi Ngunze.

The Association’s Secretary General Paul Gichinga says no aircraft will operate on Thursday if Ngunze does not step down.

Kalpa has accused the KQ boss of mismanagement, claiming that Ngunze is inexperienced and lacks the capacity to bring the airline back to recovery.

“KQ has already sold two out of the four Boeing 777-200 at throwaways prices, they have also sold the highly-valuable slots into London Heathrow Airport and proceeded to lease some unfavourable slots from KLM,” Gichinga said at a press conference yesterday.

Among the issues raised by the association include revenue loss, questionable recovery strategies that include selling its most valuable assets in a bid to get back to profitability.

He says London accounts for 10 per cent of KQ revenue with the sale of the prime slots; it will take more than a miracle to maintain the revenue stream.

The association further faults KQ’s management for missing their revenue target by Sh50 billion in the year ended March 2015 and is pessimistic that airline will recover from its Sh25.7 billion 2014/15 loss. enock_x254

Barclays invests Sh230m, targets 70,000 youth to gain financial independence

Barclays Bank of Kenya has announced various empowerment programmes worth Sh230 million aimed at helping more than 70,000 youth start businesses and gain financial independence.

Dubbed; ‘ReadytoWork’, the programme will not only educate young people on how to start and manage a business, but will also offer financial as well as enterprise support.

Barclays Bank of Kenya Managing Director, Jeremy Awori (pictured) said the programme will train youths on technical skills an initiative that would further help the government fight unemployment.

“Through the programme, we will educate the youth on skills that can assist them in developing the kind of expertise that can help them start their own businesses and attain economic independence,” Awori said.

The programme will get financial

support from Strathmore University, the University of Nairobi and Technoserve among others.

Awori said education and skills are the pillars of success thus it is important to equip the next generation with basic skills and development they require to secure employment.

“The initiative will further help them transform theory education into the world of work,” he said.

“This digital face to face will guide applicants on how to look for work, what to wear and how to conduct yourself during an interview, how to manage money and ways on impressing colleagues and clients among others,” he added.

The enterprise development pillar is mandated to help youth start, run and grow businesses in order to create income and employment.

“We are doing this because for a long time, the impact of our philanthropic model of impacting the society does not have long term solutions.

We therefore feel that through the shared growth agenda, we will be able to develop commercial business solutions that would solve key social challenges,” he concluded. enock_x254

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CS Balala showcases Kenya’s tourism sector at Arabian fare Kenya has showcased a myriad of destinations and products at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala led the Kenya tourism sector at the Travel Market, which is a leading global event for the Middle East inbound and outbound travel industry.

The event, now in its 21st year, began on the April 25 and is expected to come to a close tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The annual business-to-business (B2B) exhibition showcases over 2,800 products and destinations from around the world to over 26,000 buyers and travel trade visitors across 4 days at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

Balala is holding meetings with key tour operators to drum support for increased market share for Kenya.

“The United Arab Emirates presents Kenya with huge opportunity to tap tourist arrivals by virtue of its proximity that Kenya enjoys with a less than 5 hrs flight time from Dubai to Nairobi. There are many airlines that provide easy connectivity and frequency to Nairobi from UAE, including Kenya Airways, Emirates Airlines (from Dubai), Air Arabia (from Sharjah), and Etihad Airways (from Abu Dhabi).

‘Kenya has an Embassy in the UAE in Abu Dhabi and a Consulate General in Dubai making visa processing in Dubai much more convenient. Most expatriates are able to process their visa on arrival”, said CS Balala. He added that we must allow these factors to play into our advantage outlining recent incentives like park fees reduction, waiver of visa fees for children under 16

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Hon. Najib Balala during business discussions with key tour operators at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). and the Charter Incentive Programme (CIP) as part of the other programmes that are aimed at growing Kenya’s tourism industry.

Kenya’s participation is also additionally aimed at increasing the database from the travel trade through pre-set meetings as well as network, exchange ideas and share best practice with

travel trade. There are eight (8) hotels and tour operators participating this year in the ATM 2016 exhibition under the Kenya stand. The co-exhibitors include: Silverbird Travel Plus Ltd,Travel Wild East Africa; Tribe Hotel; Kempinski Hotel; Safari Trails; Wildtrek Safaris; Somak Travel;Pollmans Tours.

Key on Kenya’s agenda is the launch of

a consumer campaign #YallaKenya – “Come let us go to Kenya”.

UAE is the principal market for Kenya in the greater GCC market that consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. . In 2015, the UAE was the fourth largest source market for Kenya globally.

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Sh1.5m up for grabs as Airtel Trace Music Star activations target city

The Airtel Trace Music Star (ATMS) activation contest has now entered its second week as it targets various residential areas within Nairobi.

The activations are aimed at giving hopefuls the opportunity to call, sing and stand a chance to be the next star in Kenya and possibly across the continent.

Activation teams have been accepting entries, allowing Airtel customers to sing in any language of their choice, and in whatever genre they want. Callers were also allowed to use instruments as they register their songs.

The targeted areas will include South C, South B, Langata, Highrise, Kiserian, Rongai, Baba Dogo, Huruma, Outering, Kariobangi South, Donholm, Buru Buru, Imara Daima and Pipeline in search of the next singing star.

This week, the talent search will head to Kasarani, Githurai, Ruiru, Zimmerman,

Kahawa West, Roysambu, Gumba Estate, Thome, Umoja and Utawala in an attempt to give hopefuls an opportunity to become music stars.

The competition, which started two weeks ago will see the winner walking away with Sh1.5 million at the Kenya finale and thereafter, qualifies to compete in the grand finale where the ultimate prize comprises a mentorship program with multi-award winning American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson in Atlanta.

The winner will not only star in their own music video alongside Keri Hilson; he/she will get an opportunity to record a duet with the “Knock You Down” songstress, as well as receive a signed contract with a major music label and worldwide media exposure through various TRACE platforms. enock_x254

The Airtel Trace Music Star activation contest is visiting various residential areas in Nairobi to give hopefuls a chance to showcase their singing talents.

BIZ BRIEFS Uganda still at odds with Kenya as state caps oil import cost Uganda’s government has said the cost of pumping its crude oil via a pipeline through Tanzania will be capped at $12.20 (Sh1,234) per barrel.

The two countries, however, have yet to agree a final levy in a project likely to be a public private partnership.

The announcement comes after Uganda’s Energy Ministry last week rejected an oil pipeline route that favours Kenya and would lower the cost of fuel transportation in the latter country. Uganda’s government said it had picked a route through Tanzania to Tanga port for the pipeline, rejecting one through Kenya, with which it had agreed last year to host the same pipeline.

Uganda and Kenya have confirmed commercial crude reserves and the potential for substantial extra discoveries, and oil firms in both countries have been eager for an agreement on the export pipeline to make final investment decisions.

Kenya, which has discoveries in the Lokichar basin in its northwest region, had pitched for the pipeline to link the two countries’ fields and onto its Lamu port, earning it transit fees and potentially cutting the cost of exporting its own oil. Uganda’s Energy and Mineral Development Minister Irene Muloni said the pipeline was expected to be ready by 2020, Reuters reports.

‘Africa failing to convert economic wealth into jobs’ African governments are failing to convert the wealth created by economic growth into opportunities that all Africans can exploit to build a better future, a new report has revealed. According to a policy brief from the Africa Business Panel, a regional market research firm, inequality is increasing and poverty is not falling nearly as fast as it should.

The brief also states that Africa’s share of global malnutrition and child deaths is rising fast. Despite these challenges, countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Mozambique and Nigeria have managed to make some strides in improving the livelihoods of their citizens.

Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda, United Nations Relations and Partnerships Mahmoud Mohield in has affirmed that over the past year, economic growth has remained buoyant in Kenya and Rwanda, helped by infrastructure spending, strong consumer demand, and a growing services sector. Meanwhile, Ghana, Mozambique and Nigeria, have used their pension funds to engage in a more active financing strategy of their energy sectors.

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very network and blog has published a story mostly speculating, and whether it is true or not, we’re waiting to see - but let’s take a tough look at Beyonce’s Lemonade.

This has taken the world by storm, and has clogged many gossip columns since, but we finally might have the answers we’ve been looking for, thanks to Lemonade As expected, JAY Z was fully aware of what was about to happen, what would come to light, what would be discussed, allegations of cheating, and how it would all be handled, because he encouraged Beyonce to deal with her hurt in the way she saw fit, after all h eis the executive producer of Lemonade!

While many people claim «They went to a lot of counseling and have been working on their issues ever since, we can’t help but chuckle, this power couple must be laughing all the way to the bank.

Granted, we can’t forget the elevator incident with Solange, Beyonce’s sister, who went after JAY in an elevator, and how Rachel Roy was the center of the controversy. Even still, people from all over are threatening Rachel, her daughter, and even Rachel Ray the chef …

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after questions of their marriage became public, Beyonce had to find a way to deal with it, which was where her artistry took place in creating Lemonade. And see how ironically Jay Z is vindicated from any wrong doing t”He is fully supportive. He understands the reasoning. This is part of the process of being transparent. And they have healed. He has been very humble about the experience. Beyoncé is the love of his life and he will do what it takes.”

Any surprises so far? None! Jay Z was involved in the creation of Lemonade and knew every song Bey was going to release. He knew the lyrics; he knew the implications. He had to approve the songs before release. Jay is a very smart businessman...Bottom line is that they are both really smart and they both saw dollar signs.

It ends, as many tales do, where Beyonce and JAY stay together and work out their issues, like a married couple is supposed to do. It gives everyone just a tad bit hope that it can be done, if they put in the work, and open up to the pain.

Now, let’s all stop attacking Rachel Roy, Rachel Ray. It’s been handled by Beyoncé Knowles Carter. This is a true work of art by the one and only queen B, we are impressed!

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Actress Rebecca Romijn was once a Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model, but she›s clearly not a fan of today’s crop of Insta Girl supermodels.

Entertainment Tonight asked Romijn what she thought of models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, who are known for their immense social media followings. Romijn didn›t hold back in her response, even going so far as to call out Vogue for promoting these social-savvy women: No one has proven yet that numbers of followers translates to revenue. So it is frustrating. I know a lot of people -- legitimate fashion people -- can’t stand it. Hate it that these, you know, social media stars are now the supermodels in fashion.

They are not true supermodels. And the thing is, I have always looked to Vogue magazine to lead the way, not be a follower. I rely on Vogue to set the standard, not follow what everybody else is doing.

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IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY BE DEHYDRATED, ONE OF THE EASIEST WAYS TO TELL IS BY TAKING A LOOK AT YOUR SKIN

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unusual signs that you may be dehydrated.

YOUR SKIN FEELS DRY, EXCESSIVELY OILY, OR LESS ELASTIC If you suspect you may be dehydrated, one of the easiest ways to tell is by taking a look at your skin, and you can perform this athome test to s¡ee if you should be drinking more water. Pinch the skin on the backs of the hands and pull it upwards — if your skin drops slowly and remains in a lifted position for a few seconds, it means you may be dehydrated.

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An arm extension is a pretty standard tricep exercise, but with a few tweaks, you can make it more challenging, and help stave off any muscle memory that’s creeping in to continue building muscle. One variant of the arm extension that will really target your triceps is the single arm dumbbell overhead extension. It’s a simple lift — and very similar to a French Press. Except you’ll be using one arm.

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and listening to podcasts while you cook, but it’s hardly adequate for properly enjoying music. Bluetooth portable speakers are a great solution, sure. But for something with more of an analog feel, build this DIY iPhone speaker out of plywood. Start by cutting six identical squares of 1/2-inch plywood and then use your router or drill to make a slot big enough for your mobile device about an 1 1/2-inch from one end.

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Skull crushers are relatively common, but they sound scary, and a lot of people are apprehensive about incorporating them into their workout. Well, as long as you’re using proper form, and are dealing with a level of weight that you are comfortable with, they can be an effective and easy lift to add to your regimen.

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Another variation of a classic tricep extension, this lift is almost like an extension/skull crusher hybrid. The real trick is to get the angle of your lift down, and not to jerk your arm out too fast. You could hurt yourself, or even cause the dumbbell to slip out of your hand.

Back dips

Finally, we close with a variation of dips. Lots of people do dips, which are a very common exercise, to tone and build their triceps. But adding a little twist to your dips, and doing back dips instead, will actually put more strain on your triceps, and cause them to shoulder more of the load. These can really be done just about anywhere, as well — be it in your living room, the gym, or even your desk at work.

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The Wales winger cut in to send one curling shot bouncing wide in the second half but disappointed with a free-kick from the edge of the box which he fired against the City wall.

Both of Real’s late chances came from set-pieces and they struggled to open up City.

The home side were not helped by David Silva being forced off by injury before half-time and were short of their customary zip in the final third.

Sergio Aguero was starved of service and only managed one shot at goal, which came when he fired over from the edge of the box at the start of the second half.

The former Atletico Madrid striker has now played Real 13 times in his career and has still never beaten them, but will get another chance on Wednesday, 4 May. In truth, City’s whole attack will have to do better in the second leg.

De Bruyne, who started in the number 10 role but ended up on the left after Silva’s injury, was also short of inspiration, Jesus Navas made few inroads down the right and Kelechi Iheanacho’s pace had little impact.

“We played a very intense game and defended well. We tried to create until David Silva got injured then we lost the ball too much. If you cannot win then a 0-0 draw is good,” Man City manager

Manuel Pellegrini said after the match.

“We knew they were going to play a slow game and that is why we pressed as a team. When we had the ball, we could not make the difference. We could not score,” he added.

His Captain Vincent Kompany believes the tie is still evenly posed despite the difficult trip that awaits them to Spain next week Wednesday.

“It is too close to call at the moment - 0-0 is a very dangerous scoreline.

From the moment we manage to score in Madrid, it will be very different,” he noted given that it will be a huge away goal which Real failed to get at the Etihad.

“It is hard to keep a clean sheet against such an attacking team. We can be proud of what we have achieved in this first leg,” Kompany said.

City will now have to quickly regroup for their trip to Southampton on Sunday in a 16:30 BST kick-off. With three league games remaining, Pellegrini’s side are still in need of Premier League points to secure a top-four finish that will make sure of Champions League football next season too.

Real, third in La Liga and a point behind leaders Barcelona, are already certain of their Champions League place but are still in the title race. They also have an away game this weekend - against Real Sociedad at 15:00 BST on Saturday.

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1. Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart (L) saves a shot from Pepe of Real Madrid during their UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg clash at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester last night.

PHOTO: FACUNDO ARIZABALAGA/EPA 2. Real Madrid’s Casemiro goes down following heavy aerial challenge from Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match last night.

PHOTO: FACUNDO ARIZABALAGA 3. Manchester City forward Kevin De Bruyne reacts after missing his team’s most precious chance to score during their UEFA Champions League semi-final, first leg match with Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester last night.

PHOTO: PETER POWELL/EPA 4. Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid follow last night’s action between his team and Manchester City from the stands. Ronaldo was left out for the match due to injury.

PHOTO: FACUNDO ARIZABALAGA/EPA 5. Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane (L) and his opposite number at Mancester City Manuel Pellegrini react during the match. PHOTO: PETER POWELL/EPA

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Guardialo worry of ‘dangerous Atletico’ Madrid in 2014 - the nearest they have been to winning the trophy since.

But they beat holders Barcelona in the quarterfinals and have conceded just five goals in this season’s competition.

“I’m expecting a hard match against an opponent with a lot of attacking potential, against a coach who changes from game to game,” Simeone said.

“Obviously we have a coach and players with different characteristics. But in wars it isn’t the side with the most soldiers that wins, it’s the side that uses its soldiers better.”

Atletico Madrid are without influential centre-back Diego Godin (hamstring) for the clash at the Vincente Calderon.

Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres should start after scoring five goals in six games.

Bayern Munich have named defender Jerome Boateng, who has missed three months with a groin injury, in their 22man squad for the trip to Madrid.

Netherlands winger Arjen Robben (thigh) is ruled out for the German giants.

Bayern are one win away from securing a fourth consecutive Bundesliga title, while Atletico are level on points with leaders Barcelona in their quest for a second Spanish title in three seasons.

Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola is worried ahead of his side Uefa Champions League clash with Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

Diego Simeone’s side have now reached the last four in two of the past three seasons and Guardiola says they can be considered as formidable an opponent as Real Madrid or his former side Barcelona.

“The biggest achievement for Atletico is that now it can be compared to Barcelona and Real Madrid,” Guardiola said. “This is Simeone’s biggest achievement. Atletico have a big heart and a very good mentality. This is a top, top team. They are very, very dangerous,” he added.

“I know exactly how special Atletico’s team is and with how m u c h determination they play.”

Atletico, who have never been crowned European champions, are facing the club that denied them in the 1974 European Cup final.

Bayern’s maiden win sparked a run of three straight successes, with current coach Pep Guardiola - in his final season before joining Manchester City - now trying to clinch their sixth triumph in Europe’s leading club competition.

Atletico’s fortunes have contrasted sharply, with another final defeat - against neighbours Real

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oe Hart kept Manchester City’s hopes of reaching their first Champions League final alive with two brilliant late saves that ensured their semi-final first leg with Real Madrid finished goalless.

With star striker Cristiano Ronaldo missing because of a thigh injury, a cautious Real side offered little goal threat until the closing stages.

But in the last 20 minutes, Jese headed against the bar for the Spanish side before Hart brilliantly denied Casemiro and Pepe from corners.

Hart showed great reactions to keep out Casemiro’s header with his foot but his block to deny Pepe, who was unmarked and five yards from goal, is the standout reason City will travel to Spain next week with a precious clean sheet.

The closest City came to a goal of their own was when Keylor Navas tipped over Kevin de Bruyne’s dipping free-kick in stoppage time.

That was Navas’ only save of a game that was billed as a shootout between two attacking sides but was, in fact, a game largely devoid of goalmouth action.

City will take the positives from denying Real an away goal but England’s last remaining rep-

resentatives in Europe’s elite competition still face a huge task if they are to reach the final, in Milan on 28 May. Their failure to score at home means former Real boss Manuel Pellegrini does not have a lead to take back to the Bernabeu, where Zinedine Zidane’s side have not conceded a goal in the Champions League all season.

The news Ronaldo’s thigh muscle was deemed too tight for him to play was clearly a massive boost for City before their first Champions League semi-final.

Without their 47-goal top scorer, a Real side that had scored 133 goals in their previous 46 games this season seemed reluctant to commit men forward and struggled to create chances.

Gareth Bale, playing his first game in England since his £85m move to Real from Spurs in 2013, was unable to provide the spark in Ronaldo’s absence.

Bale did get the better of Gael Clichy early on down the right but failed to find a team-mate with his crosses and his finishing was also below his usual standards.

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