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airobi Governor Evans Kidero and Senator Mike Sonko exchanged blows today as the differences between the two leaders escalated into a fistfight.

The confrontation took place during a sitting of the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee where Dr Kidero had been summoned to discuss the Auditor General’s report on the use of county funds.

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But trouble ensued when Sonko called Kidero and his Chief of Staff George Wainaina ‘murderers’ whom he claimed have been behind the litany of deaths in Nairobi County.

The senator sensationally claimed that the governor and his proxies have been killing ‘people’ in Nairobi and taking their properties.

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“These people are murderers. Kidero is a murderer and I have evidence through video clips showing them killing innocent Nairobians. I will not apologize and I’m ready to meet the Governor in court,” Sonko said.

Kidero was appearing before the Anyang’ Nyong’o chaired committee to answer audit queries over financial misappropriation in the county.

Sonko who arrived at the committee at exactly 8:10am started immediately started labeling the County Government as corrupt before going ahead to call Dr Kidero a murderer.

However, Nyamira Senator Kennedy Mong’are, on a point of order, told off Sonko warning that the committee would not entertain his ‘sideshows’.

“Senator Sonko, you are a nobody and therefore should not threaten anybody here and make allegations which you cannot substantiate,” Mong’are said.

But Sonko angrily by banging the table and claiming that Mong’are had been bribed by Kidero in order to shield him from the corruption allegations.

He then charged towards Mr Mong’are in an attempt to beat him up but was restrained by Vihiga’s George Khaniri and Kakamega’s Bonny Khalwale.

The Nairobi Senator appeared to be drunk and he constantly sipped something, believed to be whisky, from a bottle.

All the while, Dr Kidero sat pensively

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Senator Mike Sonko after he was escorted out of the committee sitting of the senate today. He was earlier involved in a physical confrontation with Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero.

as the ugly scenes ensued within the committee room at Parliament buildings.

Several pleas by Prof Nyong’o to bring Sonko to order and let the committee proceed fell on a deaf ear as the Nairobi senator, who has already declared his intention to unseat Kidero in next year’s election, continued to hurl insults at the

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And when the Kisumu senator thought he had lost control of the proceedings, he adjourned the sitting and called for a five-minute break to allow tempers to cool down.

At that point, journalists were asked to leave the room.

It is during the break that Kidero and Sonko engaged in a fistfight with the

Governor said to have punched the Senator though Sonko refuted the claim.

“I can punch this young man,” Dr Kidero was heard saying in the closed room where only senators were allowed in and a lot of commotion could be heard.

Security of the two leaders also clashed as it was reported that

security details of the Governor drew a gun causing an immediate reaction from those from those at Parliament who are not allowed to be armed while in the committee.

“We are not allowed to be armed while in this room so it is wrong for the security details of the governor to draw out their guns, we can however deal with them physically,” a parliamentary security guard manning the committee was heard as the commotion within the room escalated.

Kidero was later escorted out of Parliament by his security detail as the committee sitting prematurely adjourned.

Ten minutes later, parliamentary security details also escorted Sonko outside the precincts of Parliament.

Sonko later addressed the press denying being punched by Kidero.

“He wanted to punch me but I blocked his hand. He was saying ‘senators I can punch this young man. I told him I’m not a young man but the senator for Nairobi,” Sonko said.

He maintained his claims against Kidero adding that his efforts to report the matter with relevant security officers have been futile.

“You cannot do anything to Kidero in any police station in this country, he has bribed all of them. I have gone to the EACC, Office of the DPP and written letters to the police but so far nothing has happened,” Sonko claimed. @sam_x254

Police remain defiant on use of live bullets on protesters The police will continue to use live bullets on protesters if their lives are threatened, Spokesman Charles Owino has said.

Mr Owino told Citizen TV today that police are justified in using live bullets should protestors become violent and begin threatening the lives of other Kenyans and destroy property.

“You can go to a riot with live bullets, but we don’t have to use them. But there are situations where rioters threaten the life of other Kenyans,” the spokesman said during the phone interview.

“When you threaten the life of a Kenyan, and try to destroy property, don’t think the police will not use their firearms,” he added.

Mr Owino (pictured) was making his contribution to the weekly talk show Cheche hosted by Citizen TV even as Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) faulted the government claiming is it trying to bring the police service back under political control.

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Kiamaa accused the governmenty of taking the country backwards in term of police services by even trying to reduce the mandate of Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA).

Kiamaa who was speaking from the studion said that by acting under political influence, the police have veered off the course of law and might soon cause anarchy.

“There has been an attempt to return the police service back under political control. If you make an attempt to vacate from the rule of law, the result is anarchy.

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have to respond to violence within the confines of the law,” Kiamaa said.

Police will continue to be frustrated by the public if lack of trust persists, according to the IMLU boss warning that the officers have no choice but to build their confidence in citizens.

IMLU, a Non-Governmental human rights and governance organization that seeks a just world free and fighting for police reforms has been documenting cases of misuse of firearms by police in the country.

Kiama however took issue with IPOA which it said is not doing enough to reform the police service.

“The public expects more from IPOA,” he said. @Phabian_x254

NEWS 3 Detained MPs move to High Court for bail Cord lawmakers detained on Tuesday after facing hate speech charges have now moved to the High Court seeking to be freed on bail.

MPs Aisha Jumwa, Florence Mutua, Junet Mohammed, Timothy Bosire and Senator Johnson Muthama argue that there are no sufficient grounds to keep them behind bars.

Jumwa and Mutua further say they are mothers with young children, and have not even been allowed to change clothes since they were detained on Tuesday night.

They claim they had been denied access to water, food, their lawyers, spouses and relatives. The lawmakers say the magistrate who detained them misapplied and improperly invoked the Constitution on the question as to whether there existed sufficient grounds to detain them pending investigations.

The MPs were ordered to be held until June 17 alongside Jubilee MPs Moses Kuria, Ferdinand Waititu and Kimani Ngunjiri who are also facing hate speech charges. www.capitalfm.co.ke

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 President Kenyatta when he held talks with UN Secretary general Ban KiMoon in Brussels today.

Uhuru in Belgium to push for more funding to Amisom troops from UN

President Uhuru Kenyatta has taken his campaign to have the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) upgraded to a UN Mission to the European Union Headquarters in Brussels where he held talks with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.

Mr Kenyatta has strongly opposed the EU plan to cut funding to AMISOM troops by 20 percent saying it is not only in Kenya’s interest to crush the al-Shabaab terrorist group, but a global gain. It was a subject given priority when he called on French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel back in April and both European leaders agreed that it was not only pertinent but imperative that global leaders work together to dismantle the web of international

terrorist cells. President Kenyatta was invited to give a key-note address during the opening of the European Development Days forum in Brussels and he took advantage of the opportunity to table his concerns over the funding right to the doorstep of the European Commission.

And after the address, Mr Kenyatta met with Ki-Moon on the sidelines of the meeting and it is expected that the discussion on the Amisom case took place. At about midday today, the President took to his facebook Page and posted pictures of his meeting with the UN chief. “Holding bilateral talks with United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon in Brussels on the sidelines of the 2016 European Development Days (EDD) forum,” he said in the post accompanied by pictures. Several other world leaders

Ex-CS Ngilu visits remanded MPs Former Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu arrives at the Pangani Police Station in Nairobi today whre she went to see five Cord lawmakers who have been detained there awaiting hate speech charges.

Officers at the station reportedly denies the MPs spouses access to talk to their loves ones.

including World Bank President Jim Yong Kim are attending the forum.

Rather than a reduction in funding, President Kenyatta contends that the mission in Somalia requires greater global participation both in boots on the ground and intelligence sharing; both of which require adequate, sustained funding.

It is why he is seeking to compel the 28 member strong European Union to stay true to the course and continue to financially assist in the destruction of the al-Shabaab which though split, has ties to Al Qaeda and ISIS. The EU is undoubtedly sympathetic to his cause given it has itself fallen victim to terror attacks with Belgium having been hit less than three months ago; but they’re also likely to support a more equitable spread, internationally, of

the financial cost of equipping and keeping troops in Somalia.

It is also expected that Mr Ban made some demands on Kenyatta; chief among them a re-consideration of the plan to close the Dadaab camp due to the continued instability in Somalia where al-Shabaab claims it killed two Kenyan spies over the weekend in only its latest act of terror.

Which, it could be argued, makes President Kenyatta’s point; that the UN needs to put its money where its mouth is and take on a greater role in restoring peace to Somalia.

So far President Kenyatta has stuck to his guns on the closure of Dadaab despite attempts by the UN Security Council and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to change his mind. www.capitalfm.co.ke

NCIC now wants those on hate speech charges barred from elective posts The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) now wants politicians accused of hate speech to be locked out of elective positions. The commission has said it is working with other stakeholders including the registrar of political parties, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to have the proposed guidelines implemented.

NCIC commissioner Roba Sharamu said all politicians and other individuals intending to join active politics will require to obtain a clearance certificate of ‘social cohesion’ from the commission before being cleared by the electoral body. “We are working with IEBC, NIS and the registrar of political parties to institute new guidelines of how to come up with a clearance certificate from the cohesion commission before being cleared by any other electoral agency,” Dr Sharamu said.

He said the new proposals is among a raft of measures that NCIC has come up with to reign in rogue politicians who are accustomed

to spewing hate as a way of gaining political mileage. Eight MPs were yesterday arraigned in court with various charges of incitement and hateful remarks even as CID boss Ndegwa Muhoro promised tough action against offenders. The eight legislators from across the political divide include Moses Kuria, Ferdinand Waititu, Junet Mohamed, Kimani Ngunjiri, Timothy Bosire, Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama, Busia Woman Representative Florence Mutua and her Kilifi counterpart Aisha Jumwa. The court allowed police to hold them for four days ruling that the rights of the politicians are outweighed by public interest and national security in the filed case. The prosecution said the country is on the precipice of election-related violence and some leaders have intensified incitement. NCIC chairman Francis Ole Kaparo yesterday disclosed that the fight against war mongers would take a different dimension which shall include culprits been arrested randomly for questioning. @wilson_x254

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State appeals for blood as shortage hit hospitals

Acting Director of Medical Services Jackson Kioko as a past function. He has appealed to Kenyans to donate blood to hospitals as shortage worsens.

The Ministry of Health has appealed to Kenyans to donate blood amid an acute shortage of the life-saving commodity in various hospitals across the country.

Speaking under the auspices of the World Blood Donor Day celebrations held at the University of Nairobi yesterday, acting director of medical services Jackson Kioko said that the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Services (KNBTS) failed to achieve its blood collection target last year. “Last year the KNBTS collected a total of 155,000 units of blood representing 39% of our national blood requirement which stands at 400,000 units,” Dr Kioko said.

The missed target means the country now faces a deficit of 245,000 units of blood which could affect normal operations in the health sector.

Dr Kioko warned that drastic measures need to be put in place to plug the deficit even as he maintained that the Health Ministry is taking steps to address the issue.

“To meet the deficit we have adopted various strategies including targeting the adult blood donors and scaling up donor education and communication,” he said.

He noted that the demand for blood and blood products have increased sharply over the last couple of years because of natural calamities,

terrorist attacks and road traffic injuries among other causes.

About 60 percent of blood in Kenya is transfused to women and children suffering from severe anemia and sickle cell diseases among other illnesses.

KNBTS Director Margaret Oduor noted that 80 percent of blood donors in Kenya are between the ages of 16 and 25 years with the bulk of the donors (60 percent) mainly teenagers from high schools.

She said that the blood agency’s main focus area is increasing donation from the adult demographic of Kenya’s population.

“We are working on embracing the adult population to become blood donors as they have lagged behind in blood donation among all strata of the population,” Dr Oduor said.

Kioko meanwhile decried that funding from Western donors had reduced gradually over the years putting a strain on the ministry’s budget.

The US Government has been the greatest supporter of the Ministry of Health and KNBTS through PEPFAR, an initiative to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. The program has pumped Sh60 billion to support blood transfusion in the country since its inception in 2004.

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U.S gunman’s wife under scrutiny, ‘may be charged’

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The wife of the gunman who killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, U.S.A could face charges in connection with the attack, it has now emerged. Prosecutors have convened a grand jury to investigate Noor Salman, wife of gunman Omar Mateen, sources quoted by Fox News and Reuters say.

She is reported to have told police she tried to talk her husband out of attacking the Pulse nightclub. The attack in Florida was the worst mass shooting in recent US history.

Fifty-three people were wounded and six remain in a critical condition. Prosecutors quoted by Fox News said they were seeking to charge Noor Salman as an accessory to 49 counts of murder and 53 counts of attempted murder, as well as with failure to warn authorities about the impending attack.

It was possible that Mateen had called his wife from inside the club while the killings were taking place, Fox quoted a source as saying.

Although Ms Salman has been questioned since the attack early on Sunday, she has not been arrested. US Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee which received a briefing on the investigation, told CNN that “it appears she had some knowledge of what was going on”.

“She definitely is, I guess you would say, a person of interest right now and appears to be co-operating and can provide us with some important information,” he added.

US media yesterday reported that Noor Salman (Pictured below) had gone with Omar Mateen to buy ammunition and had also driven him

to the Pulse nightclub on a previous occasion because he had wanted to survey it.

However, she said she had tried to talk her husband out of carrying out the attack, sources quoted by NBC News said.

Mateen’s father, Seddique Mateen, said on Tuesday that Ms Salman, his son’s second wife, had returned to the couple’s flat on Monday to pick up some clothes. He said she and the couple’s young son were still in Florida but declined to say where.

Mateen, 29, who was killed when police stormed the club, pledged allegiance to so-called Islamic State (IS) during the attack, authorities say.

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Obama condemns Trump’s ‘dangerous’ stance on terror WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016

President Barack Obama when he delivered the speech rebutting Mr Trump’s Muslim ban proclamation. He termed the utterances dangerous

President Barack Obama has angrily denounced Donald Trump for his remarks in the aftermath of the shooting massacre in Orlando, Florida, warning that the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, was peddling a “dangerous” mind-set that recalled the darkest and most shameful periods in American history Obama who has pilloried Trump before, lit into his possible successor on Tuesday, turning the tables to make the impassioned case that the real estate mogul is the one who’s un-American.

Obama’s extraordinary denunciation Trump was about far more than a personal intervention on behalf of Hillary Clinton in the ugly general election campaign.

The commander in chief ’s fury, which seethed out of him in a stunning soliloquy on live television, amounted to a moment of historic significance: a president castigating one of the two people who could succeed him as

beyond the constitutional and political norms of the nation itself.

Obama’s remarks, motivated by his disgust over Trump’s response to the worst terror attack since 9/11, were also deeply ironic, given that Trump has hounded him for years with insinuations that he’s not a real American.

The real estate mogul had returned to that theme on Monday, hinting that in some way the President was complicit or approved of Islamic terror attacks, saying on Fox News, “There is something going on.”

Trump has based his attacks on conspiracy theories that Obama was born outside the country or a closeted Muslim. Obama’s charge, in contrast, was based on his perception that the billionaire Republican’s views are so extreme that he threatens the fabric of America itself.

And Obama sought to shame Republican leaders, many of whom

were left squirming by Trump’s views.

Though they differ with many of his views -- House Speaker Paul Ryan again on Tuesday rejected the GOP presumptive nominee’s stance on Muslims -- they are trapped by his millions of primary voters, who made it clear to the party leadership that the billionaire businessman should be heeded.

“That’s not the America we want,” he said. “It doesn’t reflect our democratic ideals. It will make us less safe.”

Obama also drew an implicit analogy between Trump’s call for a ban on Muslim travel and the most “shameful” moments in American history when the government had mistreated its people, adding that then Constitution prohibited religious tests.

“If we ever abandon those values, we would not only make it a lot easier to radicalize people here and around the world, but we would have betrayed the very things we are trying to protect,” Obama warned.

Trump (pictured right) responded to the President during his Thursday night rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, saying Obama “was more angry at me than he was at the shooter.”

“The level of anger, that’s the kind of anger that he should have for the shooter and these killers that shouldn’t be here,” Trump added, blasting Obama as a “lousy president” who had done a “terrible job.”

Obama has pilloried Trump before.

But Tuesday’s remarks displayed a deeper intensity and anger, reflecting his apparent belief that America had reached a dangerous moment given Trump’s new status as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

“I think the key for President Obama is he is talking to the world,” presidential historian Douglas Brinkley told CNN’s Anderson Cooper. “Donald Trump isn’t just a candidate who a few months back was talking about banning Muslims from the United States. He has got a lot of momentum.”

He continued, “President Obama wanted to make clear that the United States government, the federal government says no to what Donald Trump is suggesting, that it is hateful bigotry.”

He concluded, “There was ire in his

eyes and sarcasm in the way he went after Trump.”

Obama told his aides on Monday that he wanted to deliver a speech rebutting the Republican nominee’s comments after stewing over them, a senior administration official told CNN’s Dana Bash.

The result was the kind of public venting that Obama, one of the world’s most self-contained politicians, rarely indulges in publicly, though this side of his character is familiar to those who have witnessed the much more impassioned rhetoric he adopts in private.

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gunman could face criminal charges if the FBI establishes that she knew in advance he was planning a deadly attack. Noor Zahi Salman has reportedly told agents that she tried to talk husband Omar Mateen out of the raid on the Pulse nightclub that became the deadliest gun massacre in US history. Homeland security subcommittee on counterintelligence and terrorism chairman Peter King, told MSNBC g on Tuesday: “If it’s true that she did know that it was going to happen and she tried to talk him out of it, then it’s possible criminal action against her, and again there might be more involvement by her, so all that has to be investigated.”

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the shooting massacre in Orlando, warning that Mr. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, was peddling a “dangerous” mind-set that recalled the darkest and most shameful periods in American history. “We hear language that singles out immigrants and suggests entire religious communities are complicit in violence,” Mr. Obama said at the Treasury Department, without mentioning Mr. Trump by name. His statement, an extraordinary condemnation by a sitting president of a man who is to be the opposing party’s nominee for the White House, came after Mr. Obama met with his national security team. www.nytimes.com

rely on as the “true” signal, are moving the same way. So it is time for this blogger to take one last chance to argue the case for Remain.

Let us start with the positive case. The EU was set up (as the common market and then the EEC) in the wake of two world wars that devastated Europe’s economy and left the continent divided between east and west. It has succeeded remarkably, so much so that former Communist countries queued up to join. The right to work and live in the EU is a freedom that 1.3m Britons currently take advantage of. Britain initially stood aloof from the project but then spent a decade trying to join. www.economist.com

Brexit fears fuel market rush for safety: The prospect

of Britons voting to leave the EU next week fuelled global market upheaval on Tuesday, with investors rushing for safety and sending the UK currency and stocks to their lowest levels in months. The accelerating shift, which came after a trio of opinion polls showed Leave leading by significant margins, was most marked in government bonds, where a series of records were smashed as cash flowed into the relative security of sovereign debt. German 10-year Bunds traded with interest rates below zero for the first time after Japan’s benchmark fell to a new low of minus 0.185 per cent. The UK’s 10-year gilt yield recorded a new low, and the 30year bond dropped below 2 per cent for the first time. www.ft.com

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Health Ministry, WBG urge state to adopt evidence-based policies A team consisting of World Bank economists, Health Ministry representatives and other industry leaders from across the country has urged the Kenya government to use an evidence-based approach to improve the implementation of government policies and programmes. In a meeting that was chaired by Arianna Legovini, Manager of the World Bank’s Development Impact Evaluation (DIME) department at a Nairobi Hotel yesterday, the team discussed ways to spur development with the far-reaching goal of improving the living standards of Kenyans across the board.

The forum consisted of a panel that included Ladisy Chengula, Lead Agriculture Economist for the World Bank; Mr. Elkana Ong’uti, Chief Economist for the Ministry of Health; Mr. Nga’nga Munyu, CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency; Dr. Rose Oronje, Director, Science Communications and Evidence Uptake for the African Institute for Development Policy and Eng. Stephen Mbugua, Commercial Director for the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company World Bank research has found that despite the fact that Kenya is one of the largest producers of impact evaluations in the world, this evidence often does not reach its intended audiences, limiting its potential to inform policy.

“Furthermore, research in its traditional form is often seen as lacking relevance for the operational and political realities that policymakers and practitioners face on a daily basis,” the Bank said in

a statement. As such the Development Impact Evaluation (DIME) group within the World Bank works jointly with National Government counterparts to build evidence that focuses on informing policy and operations by working throughout the life cycle of projects to improve the potential for development impacts.

“With this purpose, this one-day event brought together policymakers, practitioners and researchers in a highlevel discussion on how evidence can be used to generate relevant insights

Kenya. There is overall agreement on the potential of such mechanisms to improve the quality of service provision.

“The costs of public infrastructure are substantial, and these are typically rationalized because of the potential for transformative impact that these programs can provide. However, the returns to these investments in the form of development impacts are not fixed and fundamentally rely on the appropriate use and management of the infrastructure,” the Bank said ahead of the meeting. @Dennis_x254

Rural Electrification Authority Chief Executive Officer Ng’ang’a Munyu.

Low inflation to support income growth and consumer spending Falling inflation is set to support income growth and consumer spending in Kenya, a new report has revealed.

The analysis, dubbed ‘Global Economic Prospects’, is a World Bank Group flagship report for June 2016. It indicates that a number of oil importing countries, including Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, have seen inflation ease in recent months, reflecting a steady exchange rate and disinflationary pressures from lower food and oil prices.

This, says the report, has prompted the Bank of Uganda to cut interest rates in April, followed by the Central Bank of Kenya in May. “Fiscal positions have weakened across the region. The deterioration in the overall fiscal balance was due to a number of factors, including low commodity prices, decelerating capital inflows, and weak growth, which depressed revenues,” said the analysis.

Based on the data, the external environment confronting Sub-Saharan

from conception to completion of projects, and showcases a series of ongoing impact evaluations that provide examples on how to do this in practice,” the Bank added in its statement.

The team has concluded that by strengthening and monitoring information gathered by industry stakeholders and the government at large, their work can improve areas of development such as patient safety.

Their work is also aimed at increasing the efficiency of the judiciary system and reducing road traffic accidents in

Africa is expected to remain less favorable in the near term. It also notes that commodity prices will remain low amid only a gradual pickup in global activity, and external financing conditions will tighten further.

Against this backdrop, average growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to slow further in 2016, to 2.5 per cent, reflecting low growth among oil exporters. The prospects for a significant pickup in private consumption growth in oil exporters remain weak in the near term, due in part to rising inflation. The removal of subsidies to alleviate pressure on budgets has resulted in higher fuel costs in Angola which, coupled with currency depreciation, are expected to weigh on consumers’ purchasing power.

“By contrast, lower inflation in oil importers like Kenya and Tanzania, owing in part to lower fuel prices, should support real incomes and consumer spending,” said the study. @Dennis_x254

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President Kenyatta meets Angolan President over trade barriers

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday held talks with President José Eduardo dos Santos in the Angolan capital of Luanda, focusing on rapidly growing trade and bilateral cooperation between the two nations. On the agenda was the easing of barriers to trade and business between Kenya and Angola, one of Africa’s fastest growing economies, and which has a keen eye to diversify away from oil. The bilateral talks came on the margins of the 6th International Conference on the Great Lakes region (ICGLR).

The two leaders considered easing the visa regime to ensure that Kenyans have improved access to Angola’s markets, and, in return, that Angola’s private sector can make the most of the opportunities that Kenya offers.

Under Kenya’s progressive visa regime, Angolans can already access visas on arrival at a Kenyan port of entry.

At President Kenyatta’s request, President Dos Santos said that Angola would look to allow national carrier Kenyan Airways to increase scheduled direct passenger flights, use larger aircraft to replace the current Embraer and Boeing 737 that ply the route thrice a week, and launch cargo flights.

President Dos Santos said this would be possible when a new airport, currently under construction, was completed.

Kenya also sought a review of the rules governing Angola’s investor licenses and work permits, and requested that the wealthy Southwest African nation reconsider foreign exchange regulations which hamper business relations. kevin_x254

Keyara to promote African cosmetics globally as firm launches new products Keyara Organics, one of Kenya’s ‘Made in Africa’ brands retailing regionally and globally, has launched a new line of organic body and hair oils further announcing the expansion of the product line. The new products, body butters, body balms and hair food, were introduced to the already expansive product portfolio by Keyara.

“As Keyara grows its footprints across the personal care segment, we hope to make a mark on the bright spot that is globally growing natural products market,” said Keyara founder Terryanne Chebet. The company offers a range of natural products formulated using the purest premium oils, butters and scents. Within the range include Shea butter from Northern Uganda, Cocoa butter from Ghana, coconut oil from Kenya, Marula oil from South Africa and Kenya, Argan oil from Morocco and many other authentic

African botanicals.

“It is time the world begins to see the other side of Africa. Some of the world’s most luxurious skincare brands source their premium oils from Africa, but we Africans are left to only export raw materials and rarely benefit from the opportunities in value addition,” said Ms. Chebet. She noted that there was already a steady rise in demand for Keyara natural products.

She challenged local companies especially those in the manufacturing of plastics, to put measures in place that would make them more attractive to small businesses.

“For us to compete effectively, we must be able to locally access or afford quality packaging. The minimum quantities of these packages are however restrictive to small businesses, while the quality of local packaging material is still way below international standards, thereby

meaning that SMEs looking for quality packaging will have to absorb extra costs of packaging and freight, hence lowering margins and slowing down brand growth,” she said.

She further noted that import duty rates on plastic tubes for packing cosmetics were increased from 10 per cent to 25 per cent, making it an even tighter race to the top for those keen on importing quality plastics.

Ms. Chebet, speaking to Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Chairman Mr. Kiprono Kittony and Association of Manufacturers CEO Phyllis Wakiaga, said that it was time African entrepreneurs challenged the status quo and created unapologetic African brands that will compete globally. She went on to challenge African consumers to believe in our own quality products,” Ms. Chebet said. @kevin_x254

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Labour Bureau offers NGOs Sh75mn to prevent radicalism

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour (DRL) has called on Kenya-based organisations to help in the global fight against terrorism, offering groups up to Sh75 million in funding.

DLR is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Building Trust between Community Members & Security Providers in Coastal Kenya” with an aim to prevent radicalism and violent extremism by building trust and collaboration between community leaders, youth, and security providers in Lamu and other counties in Coastal Kenya, particularly Mombasa, Kwale and/or Kilifi.

“Proposed programs should address socio-economic and governance challenges and other factors that have intensified the negative effects of decreased tourism, ongoing land and property conflicts, and increased security force targeting of Muslim communities in the region,” Deepika Singh, a spokesperson on behalf of the group has said.

The programme seeks to cultivate working partnerships between communities and security providers across ethnic and social divides as wellas develop collaborative responses to shared community security challenges.

It also seeks to strengthen capacity and leadership skills among community leaders to engage government actors at the national, county and local levels on security provisions. Interested parties are advised to visit ‘grants.gov’ for details. DRL anticipates having

BIZ BRIEFS Health Ministry, GE unveil healthcare training institute The Ministry of Health and General Electric (GE), an American multinational conglomerate, have today inaugurated a new healthcare training institute in Karen at the Watermark Business Centre.

The event was officiated by Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr. Cleopa Mailu. The new GE Healthcare Institute builds on the Ministry’s ongoing $420 million (Sh42.5 billion) healthcare modernization program, which has a new impact data demonstrating improved access to radiology services for patients and increased operational performance.

The new facility will train over 10,000 healthcare professionals from across Kenya and East Africa by 2020.

Africa’s largest Sacco launches digital learning campaign

United States Institute of Peace representatives during a 2015 discussion. approximately $742,574 (Sh75 million) available to support approximately one successful application submitted in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), subject to the availability of funding.

The initiative is seeking drives that involve trainings and events to allow youth to develop a sense of purpose, build communication skills and define community needs.

“DRL welcomes applications from non-

profit organizations/ non-government organizations (NGOs) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses,” Singh said in a recent address.

Singh added that DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be occasions when a forprofit entity is best suited. According to the group, applicants must have

existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic or in-country partners, entities and relevant stakeholders including industry and NGOs and have demonstrable experience in administering successful and preferably similar projects.

According to Singh, DRL encourages applications from organizations working with the most at risk and vulnerable communities. @Dennis_x254

Fuel prices jump on back of high importation costs

Liquid Petroleum Gas cannisters on display at a petrol station.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has increased the cost of fuel in its latest review, attributing the increase to a jump in international oil prices as well as high importation costs.

The latest review will force low income earners - especially those who use kerosene the most - to dig deeper into their pockets, According to the ERC, a litre of super petrol went up by Sh1.92, diesel by Sh3.34 and kerosene by Sh3.82.

However, the review has not included a recent increase in excise duty on kerosene.

Following the review, super petrol in Nairobi will retail at Sh 86.17, diesel at Sh73.71 while kerosene will retail at Sh50.80.

In Mombasa, super petrol will sell at Sh82.78, diesel at Sh70.36 and kerosene at Sh47.98, whereas in Nakuru, super petrol will retail at Sh86.96, diesel at Sh73.69 and

kerosene at Sh51.71.

In Marsabit, a litre of super petrol will trade at Sh93.07, diesel at Sh80.62 and kerosene will sell at Sh57.70, while in Eldoret, super petrol will go for Sh88.15, diesel at Sh75.87 and kerosene at Sh52.78.

In Kisumu, motorists will buy a litre of super petrol for Sh88.21, diesel at Sh75.94 and kerosene at Sh52.77.

ERC is in consultation with the Kenya Roads Board and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in a bid to establish the implementation date on the Road Maintenance Levy proposed in the current 2016/17 budget estimates.

The move would see the commission increase taxes in the subsequent pricing of super petrol and diesel.

The costs of energy and transport have a significant weighting in the basket of goods and services used to measure inflation not only in Kenya but across the East African region. @enock_x254

Mwalimu National, Africa’s largest Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (Sacco), has today launched a digital learning campaign targeting teachers. The campaign seeks to support digital learning among teachers.

The event is part of the Government’s effort to promote e-learning programmes through capacity building to enable the teaching and learning activities be carried out using technology. The campaign is expected to support over 80,000 teachers across the country.

Conference seeks ways to manage urbanisation The just concluded third Annual Bank Conference on Africa (ABCA) is set to release its findings as the group seeks ways to manage challenges and opportunities facing urbanisation in the continent.

The Conference, which came to a close yesterday, brought bring together scholars and development experts to explore various topics pertinent to the drives and consequences of urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The conference was organized jointly by the World Bank Africa Region and the Centre for the Study of African Economies at Oxford University, in association with the Blavatnik School of Government and the Department of Economics at Oxford, the London School of Economics, and the International Growth Centre.

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USAID tells government, private sector to boost food security WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the US government agency responsible for administering civilian foreign aid, has called on Kenya’s government to invest in the country’s private sector in order to boost food security.

The move comes just as USAID research has found that Kenya has the potential to end its food crisis but lacks the infrastructure to do so. The research has confirmed that a sustainable global food system requires a vibrant private sector, which brings market access, cutting-edge business practices, and innovative insights to the development table. This is according to a testimony from Dr. Beth Dunford, Assistant to the Administrator in USAID’s Bureau for Food Security, as well as the Deputy Coordinator for Development for Feed the Future, the US Government’s global hunger and food security initiative.

Speaking before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations earlier this month, Dr. Dunford added that inclusive economic growth is the most sustainable way to accelerate development and eradicate extreme poverty.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that 795 million people are undernourished globally, 98 per cent of whom live in developing countries. Research indicates that by the year 2050 the world’s population is projected to increase by over 30 per cent to nearly ten billion, which, will require up to a

Evidence shows that public-private partnerships, especially in places like Kenya, advance the impact of sustainable development and foster private sector-led growth in emerging markets.

60 per cent increase in food production.

The evidence shows that public-private partnerships, especially in places like Kenya, advance the impact of sustainable development and foster private sector-led growth in emerging markets.

“For our nutrition efforts to succeed over the long haul, we have to work hand-in-hand with the business community,” Dr. Dunford said.

She cited Eric Muraguri, a Kenyan

entrepreneur who launched Chicken Choice, a company that prepares safe and affordable chicken products for those most vulnerable to malnutrition.

“Today he has nine shops across Kenya, but early in the growth of his business Eric ran into a problem.

Because of unreliable refrigeration while transporting products from the processing plant to his outlets, Chicken Choice struggled to keep up with demand. Feed the Future’s work on

KBC leads local TV stations in terms of local content aired

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) has been named the leading television station that airs most the country’s local content, a new survey reveals.

KBC leads the pack since 42 per cent of its content consists of local programs compared to other stations that dedicate most of their airtime to advertisements and international programs, says the survey from research group, Globetrack. roadcasters required to attain 40% local content quota within one (1) year to upon licensing, and 60% within four (4) year roadcasters required to attain 40% local content quota within one (1) year to upon licensing, and 60% within four (4) year roadcasters required to attain 40% local content quota within one (1) year to upon licensing, and 60% within four (4) year Broadcasters in Kenya are required to meet a 40 per cent quota for local content within one year upon licensing

and a 60 per cent quota within four years.

“Local content contributes to Kenya’s social and cultural perspective. It provides entertainment; tells stories through our own lens, enhances national cohesion and equally boosts our economy, among other things,” said John Omo Director Legal services Communication Authority.

According to the Globetrack survey, majority of the stations do not have variety in programming.

“The main content in majority of the stations is music, news and talk shows that address current issues,” said Esther Kagiri of Globetrack during the release of the results at a Nairobi hotel yesterday.

She also noted that local content is driven by music on both the existing and emerging stations. It has since emerged that Kenyans seem to prefer local content. The research indicates that 77 per cent of Kenyans are satisfied with local content but dislike

the quality of the programs.

“The cost of producing local content is very high. For instance it may cost a station Sh60,000 for a full series of a Telenovela which media research data confirms that it is a high audience puller, whereas a local production costs Sh100,000 per show,” said Kagiri.

The survey considers awarding a grant to the best play/short film during the Kenya Schools drama and film festival national competitions to convert them into TV productions in order to provide a platform to showcase available talent in Kenya while nurturing local content.

The research also found that the cost of producing local shows is very high ; for instance it may cost a station Sh60,000 for a full series of a Telenovella which media research data confirms that it is a high audience puller, whereas a local production costs Ksh 100,000 per show. @Lenah_x254

cold chain storage was able to help Eric purchase a refrigerated truck, which allowed Chicken Choice to keep up with the growing demand,” explained Dr. Dunford.

She added that by working with private sector partners like Eric, through a relatively small investment, Feed the Future is able to create sustainable and scalable pathways to access nutritious foods at an affordable cost. @Dennis_x254

Audiences outraged over offensive radio programmes

A large number of radio listeners are not satisfied with the content aired between 5:00am and 10:00pm (watershed periods) a new survey has revealed.

An analysis by research group, Momentrum Consulting reveals that 66 per cent of radio listeners are exposed to offensive content. These listeners state that the strongest reason for concern was the content’s influence on children.

“Use of offensive language in front of young people sets bad example [and] denotes lack of respect,” said Peter Ndiba from Momentrum Consulting.

On the other hand, 46 per cent see offensive things on television, issues of most concern being swearing on TV. The survey was conducted to identify current trends and prevailing community attitudes. The analysis was also carried out in order to identify standards on good taste and decency in broadcasting across Kenya’s society. The survey featured 2,166 respondents and 22 group discussions.

Ninety-one to 96 per cent of respondents expressed concern over strong language, swearing, sexual content and intrusion into private lives.

“Fifty-five to seventy-six per cent feel that most issues are getting worse in terms of Morality, Values and Standards of Behavior,” added Dr. Ndiba.

Audiences held that broadcasters have a duty to set standards rather than just reflect society. On the issue of acceptability of portrayal of sex and nudity during the watershed period, 69 per cent of correspondents argue that broadcasters have some responsibility due to a lack of parental supervision during these hours. @Lenah_x254

Resolution Insurance appoints Chairman and MD for Kenya Resolution Insurance has appointed Alphan Njeru as Chairman and Alice Mwai as the Managing Director for Kenya.

Peter Nduati will continue as Group CEO to be in charge of all the investment in East African region.

Until their appointment Njeru was an external auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers while Mwai was the Chief Operating Officer of Resolution Insurance.

“I am very delighted to be appointed to this position at this point in the journey of the business. I am committed to achieving even higher levels of customer and other stakeholders’ experience in our products, services and relationships,” Mwai said upon being contacted to comment on her selection.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Economics from University of Nairobi and is a CPA (K) holder. Alice is member of ICPAK, the Institute of Directors and the Insurance Institute of Kenya.

She has experience in operations, external and internal audit, risk and

financial management as well as strategy formulation and execution gained over a period of 20 years having worked for different organizations.

Alphan has been an external auditor with over 26 years’ experience of working with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as well as a consultant in Risk and Corporate Governance matters for the last 10 years.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Nairobi and other professional qualifications that include: Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and CPS (Kenya) Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya.

He is also a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).

For the last 10 years, Alphan has concentrated his efforts on working with International funding institutions, donors and governments to promote accountability, more effective and efficient use of public resources. @kevin_x254

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he world woke up to Omar Mir Seddique Mateen murdering 49 people and wounded over 50 others at an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) night club called Pulse, in

Orlando nightclub shooting has been called the worst mass shooting by a single gunman in U.S. history, the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in U.S. history, and the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since the September an unimaginable catastrophe in itself has sparked a discourse in the Western world that was somewhat unexpected but highly relevant. Mateen, was an American citizen of Afghani ancestry. He had been interrogated by the FBI in 2013 and 2014 but had not been regarded as a threat by the agency. Which still begs the question ‘how did a man who had been on an FBI without any alarm being raised?’

America is one of the few countries in the world where a citizen can enter a shop and buy a gun with no fuss as long as they do not have a criminal record. Even though the idea that a person has every right to protect themselves and their property against destruction should work in theory, try to keep guns away from criminals but most guns that end up in their hands are not bought, they are stolen and the high power ones are smuggled into the country.

It is election year in America and gun reform will no-doubt be doing the rounds.

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Why America must get a hold on gun control

of 22-year old singer Christina Grimmie

by Kevin James Loibl which happened only a day before the Orlando massacre and coincidentaly in the same city of Orlando should put some perspective regarding gun laws in America.

Gun violence has been on an-all time high in the country especially in the state of Chicago, where 8 people were killed over the weekend. On average 112 people are killed or injured every day in the country due to gun violence. Some of these victims Elementary School shooting where 20 children aged between 6 and 7 years old down was apparently not enough of a wake-up call for American policy makers.

America might have a long and storied history with guns, the country does have a 239 year old document to back this up, but change needs to come and it needs to shooting with shock and awe, others even questioning how a single gun man could get away with as many murders. And still the senate has not been forthcoming to has put on the spot Hilary Clinton and the trigger happy Trump who unfortunately wants more guns in people’s hands.

As the world debates about sexual orientation, it remains that the major problem is indeed gun control and America better act fast.

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FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS DO AN EXCELLENT JOB OF MAKING A CONTINUED STATE OF FASTING CAN PUT OUR YOU BELIEVE THAT THEIR SALADS BODIES INTO SURVIVAL MODE. ARE LOW-CALORIE

Three ugly truths about

skipping meals

LOWER COGNITIVE FUNCTION The need for food is innate in all of us. When we are hungry the only thing we think about is food.

Skipping a meal can suck so much energy right out our bodies that it actually lowers brain function.

Our mood may be altered and we would have a general feeling of irritability. Since the body loses its fuel source this lowers blood-sugar levels and what results is something resembling a brain fog or a lack of mental clarity.

BINGE EATING To make up for the period of time spent without eating the temptation to binge eat will be very high.

This is distinguished by rapidly eating a very large amount of food. Binge eating can lead to weight

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gain or obesity because the individual involved would continue to eat past the point of feeling full.

A normal meal cycle would ensure that we eat only when we are hungry and stop once we feel full but when we skip meals we numb our bodies’ natural cues to stop eating when we are satisfied.

POOR NUTRITION A continued state of fasting can put the body into survival mode. Without eating we are depriving our bodies of essential nutrients and this could ultimately lead to health complications later.

Nutrition deficiencies have a myriad of effects such as muscle wasting, hair loss and susceptibility to other diseases. @christine_x254

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t is tried and true that our backyards are the most useful and volatile parts of our homes and most people have neglected them. But here are some tips that will help you add value to your backyard because it is essential to organize it and make the best of the available space.

Make an outdoor bench This will help you relax and truly comfortable as you breathe and enjoy the fresh air outside the house.

Make glass marble for your fence This never goes out of fashion and by adding a little bit of decoration to it, it will should make it more pleasing and make you fall in love with it more so, when the marbles are reflected in the sunlight.

Make your kids a rope swing Kids being super energetic and always looking for things to play with, this will at least help in keeping them busy and also reduce the insecurities and worries borne when they go playing outside the compound since they will be within line of sight.

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WHAT YOU NEED: A mirror with a plain wide frame, small pebbles, colorful pearls, and super glue.

Begin by cleaning out the mirror’s frame. Next, smear super glue all over the frame on the front side then place and spread your pebbles and pearls on top of the glue and leave to dry.

The result is a colorful mirror and thanks to principles of light and reflection, the colored pearls may create a kaleidoscope once in a while.

Happy reflections! @mercy_x254

Feeling out of breath while working out can ruin the entire rhythm of the exercise process. There are no set rules regarding breathing when working out and it is more of a ‘do what feels right’ situation but there are ways you can maximize your breaths to the advantage of your routine.

GOING FOR A RUN Cardio always gives this impression of lost breath. but it is actually very easy to find a tempo while going on a run. The important thing to do would be to find a breath-to-step ratio. Sometimes these ratios can be completely unique to an individual runner but the general rule of thumb would be one breath for every two foot falls. Which means taking one breath every time each of your feet hits the ground.

When running it would be worth noting that trying to take deep breaths will boost your oxygen levels.

DIPPING IN FOR A SWIM Swimming with your head raised will create drag and so you will have to dip your head into the water to complete a stroke. When emerging from the water, take a deep breath and then exhale when your head is under the water. It takes some practice but it is worth learning to build some swimming skill.

LIFTING SOME WEIGHTS Lugging heavy objects can take the breath right out of someone. Strength training when improperly done can actually result in serious injury such as a dislocated shoulders and spinal disc protrusions, which is about as painful as it sounds.

When doing strength training remember to exhale when putting effort or lifting and inhale when your muscles are relaxed. Do not hold your breath while lifting weights as the increased pressure in the chest would result in a corresponding spike in blood pressure.

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PRINTED SILK TIE: It will boost his confidence during those business presentations.

NEUTRAL LEATHER BELT: Men will always wear pants and pants will always need a belt.

PHONE POUCH: He will never misplace his phone again.

COZY BATHROBE: Because it is no secret that men like ‘things’ to hang loose once in a while.

CARDHOLDER: For his ATMs, ID cards and credit cards.

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Stylish Father’s Day

A pair of Flats: For him to wear when playing football with the grandkids.

There has been much talk of dad-style in fashion circles of late, but your old man most likely doesn’t care about what Kanye West is wearing. Nevertheless, Father’s Day, which is this weekend, is your opportunity to help ensure your dad’s style is more elevated from ordinary jeans and suits.

Keep the old man looking presentable this Father’s Day with the following stylish gift ideas:

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Kevin Hart’s Home Burglarized, Police Confirm

Comedian Kevin Hart’s home in California was robbed over the weekend, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed.

The LAPD says two suspects broke through the back door of Hart’s house by prying it open, making off with high-end valuables and property. $500,000 worth of items were stolen from the comedian’s residence -- including jewelry, watches and clothes -- however, the LAPD could not confirm that amount.

Hart and his family were out of town when the incident occurred. No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Kelly Osbourne showed off her new head tattoo - which reads ‘Solidarity’. The star has the word etched onto the left side of her shaved head. Next to the picture, she wrote: “Solidarity: ‘Noun. Unity of feeling of individuals with a common interest or purpose.’” She continued: “Individually, we have rights and unique gifts. Together, we have strength and powerful harmony. I have wanted to get this tattoo for a long time.

“The tragedy in Orlando devastated me and reminded me.”

Kelly Ousborne honours Orlando shooting victims with head tattoo

Political temperatures are rising fast and the mud slinging has kicked off with nominated MP Johnson Sakaja, who intends to vie for Nairobi County Governor next year.

Academic transcripts alleged to be those of the MP have surfaced online. The problem is, many social media users have trolled the honourable member for his not so honourable grades. Many wondering how he graduated from the University of Nairobi with a series of D and E grades. It is however not clear whether the transcripts are real or just a creation of a competitor.

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Man walks away with Mcheza Jackpot millions

Tana River technician John Manase Buko receives a dummy cheque worth Sh24.8 million from Mcheza chief executive officer Peter Karimi at the Serena Hotel today. He won the money after correctly predicting the Mcheza Jackpot games for last weekend.

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Hungary stuns 10-man Austria with 2-0 win Hungary produced a Euro 2016 shock with a win over 10-man Austria as both teams opened their campaigns in France.

Austria almost scored the quickest ever goal at the Euros but David Alaba’s shot after 28 seconds hit the post.

Hungary contained their rivals and took the lead when Adam Szalai slotted in Laszlo Kleinheiser’s pass.

A disappointing Austria had Aleksandar Dragovic sent off for a second bookable offence before Zoltan Stieber sealed Hungary’s win with a composed dink.

Hungary are back at a major tournament for the first time since the 1986 World Cup and triumphed by virtue of superior work-rate, organisation and quality.

They might not have had as many household names as their rivals but they had more of a team ethic and were rewarded when Szalai, having been involved in the build-up twice - put them in front. In the closing moments Stieber coolly lifted the ball over the keeper to seal the win.

“We knew what to expect from Austria and we knew what their strengths were.

We took their important players out of the game which was key, and that was vital to our success,” said Hungary boss Bernd Storck.

It was also a memorable day for Hungary keeper Gabor Kiraly, 40, who overtook Lothar Matthaus’ record to become the oldest player to appear at a

European Championship finals.

He defied his years when he dived low to his left to save Junuzovic’s deflected shot but, overall, he had little to do.

Former West Brom and Fulham midfielder Zoltan Gera, 37, was an influential presence for Hungary in midfield as he made the most tackles of any player on the way to a famous win for his country.

Austria had high hopes at Euro 2016 after they won nine out of 10 matches in an unbeaten qualifying campaign.

However, Alaba’s early effort aside, they struggled to live up to the expectation as key forwards Zlatko Junuzovic, Marko Arnautovic and Marc Janko were comfortably marshalled by the Hungary defence.

Arnautovic did produce one lovely flick in a one-two that opened up the Hungarian defence but, after receiving the ball at the far post, Martin Harnik mishit his effort at goal.

Junuzovic, who had 10 assists in the Bundesliga as he helped Werder Bremen avoid relegation last season, went off with an ankle injury and Austria manager Marcel Koller will be concerned by the seriousness of that as well as the lack of cohesion and quality from his side.

“I think we started well. Essentially I think we were too nervous in the first half and lost the ball too often unnecessarily. We gave Hungary the chance to have possession too often,” Koller said after the match.

Hungary’s Zoltan Stieber celebrates after sealing his team’s win over Austria last evening. The forward coolly lifted the ball over the onrushing opposing keeper to score a remarkable dink that will contest for goal of the tournament.

Lallana ups stakes ahead of England clash with Wales tomorrow

Adam Lallana claims England will not be intimidated by Wales’ Gareth Bale when they meet in Lens on Thursday in their Euro 2016 encounter.

Lallana’s former Southampton teammate scored a trademark free-kick in Wales’ 2-1 win against Slovakia and has dominated the prematch build-up.

Asked whether the aura around Bale, 26, would affect England, Lallana said: “I know that won’t affect me or our team.

“We’ve got plenty of players with that aura and special talent.”

Lallana, 28, who came through

the youth system at Saints with Bale, added: “I don’t believe that will come into play at all.”

Bale has been outspoken in the run-up to a game that carries huge significance after England only drew 1-1 in their opening game against Russia, claiming Wales had more “passion” than Roy Hodgson’s side.

“I’m sure he didn’t mean it in too serious a manner, knowing Gareth,” said Lallana. “It’s part and parcel of the

build-up. We know that we will do our talking on the pitch like I believe they will want to do. The match can’t come soon enough for me.

“Maybe they want to spice things up before a big game but we’re all used to that. It is about not getting lured into it.”

And rather than being intimidated by Bale, Lallana (pictured left) believes England possess the attacking threat to strike fear into the Welsh.

England had Leicester City’s titlewinning inspiration Jamie Vardy, who scored 24 goals in their Premier League triumph on the bench in the draw against Russia, along with Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge and 18-year-old Marcus Rashford, who made such a big impression in his first season in the first team at Manchester United.

Harry Kane, the Premier League’s top scorer with 25 goals for Tottenham last season, played against the Russians with England captain Wayne Rooney moved to a deeper role to accommodate Hodgson’s range of attacking options.

Lallana said: “I think they’ll definitely be thinking about that. Anyone would who is playing against us and looking at our team - not just our team but our squad. There are attacking players on the bench we can use and there are great options there.”

“It’s definitely one of the best England squads I’ve been involved in, so if someone is having a bad day, or there are injuries or suspensions, we’ve got options in abundance to come in and keep the standards high.”

So should Wales be worried about England? “I think they will be and will

be doing their preparation to try and stop us,” said Lallana.

Wales are two points ahead of England after the first round of games, Chris Coleman’s side opening with victory against Slovakia while Hodgson’s side conceded a last-minute equaliser against Russia in Marseille.

And Lallana admits these results mean England go into the game as the team under greater pressure.

“Yes that’s the case but we thrive on pressure week in and week out,” he said.

“It brings out the best in us. That’s what we have to deal with. It’s a big football match, not just because it is Wales versus England but because of the state of the group.

“It would be great for us to get the win with how the group lies at the minute.”

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Argentina, Chile ease to wins WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016

Both Chile and Argentina registered comprehensive wins to seal their places at the Copa America quarter finals as the last group stage matches ended early today.

Chile beat Panama 4-2 to set what will be a thrilling encounter with Mexico in the last eight while Gerardo Martino’s Argentina Venezuela in the Saturday fixtures.

Panama needed a win in Philadelphia to knock the defending Copa champions out of the tournament and started brightly when Miguel Camargo’s long-range shot skipped underneath Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to give the underdogs an early 1-0 lead.

But Chile struck back quickly to level the score at 1-1. Alexis Sanchez got free in the Panama penalty area, and his well-hit shot was parried away by Jaime Penedo right into the path of Eduardo Vargas who tapped home.

Vargas then scored his second goal of the first half in the 43rd minute heading home a pinpoint cross from Jean Beausejour to put his team in the lead.

And it was extended to 3-1 soon after the restart when Sanchez

Brazil sack Dunga after Copa knockout

Dunga has been sacked as Brazil head coach after their shock exit from the Copa America.

Dunga, who captained Brazil to World Cup success in 1994, was named national coach for a second time in 2014.

But the team were knocked out in the group stage of the Copa America for the first time since 1987 as they lost 1-0 to Peru in Massachusetts on Sunday.

Dunga, 52, had previously been in charge from 2006 to 2010, winning the Copa America in 2007.

Corinthians manager Tite is the favourite to succeed him.

The 55-year-old led the club to the Brazilian Serie A title in 2011 and 2015, as well as the Copa Libertadores and World Club Cup in 2012.

Whoever succeeds Dunga (pictured above) will lead Brazil’s under-23 squad, including Barcelona forward Neymar, in August’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Dunga’s replacement will also take over a Brazil side which has made a poor start to qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, occupying sixth place in the South American qualifying group.

Chile’s Alexis Sanchez celebrates with teammate Eduardo Vargas during their 4-2 win over Panama in the Copa America last Group stage match in Philadelphia early today. Both players scored two goals apiece to set a quarterfinal date with Mexico on Saturday.

powered a volley past Penedo after Vargas turned provider in the 50th minute.

Bravo misplayed a headed effort from Panama’s Abdiel Arroyo in the 75th minute to trim Chile’s lead back to one goal.

With Panama chasing the two goals they needed to beat Chile, Sanchez struck again with a header from close range that padded the

scoreline and put the match out of reach for Hernan Darío Gomez’s side.

Argentina brushed aside Bolivia 3-0 to finish as Copa America Group D winners.

Erik Lamela, Ezequiel Lavezzi and defender Victor Cuesta were all on target in the first half before the second became a training exercise for the Albiceleste.

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Argentina’s 10 goals in the group stage equalled the record for the competition, in its centenary edition, and they will face surprise package Venezuela in their quarterfinal in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Argentina were on the front foot from the outset and took the lead in the 13th minute when Edward Zenteno crudely brought down Lavezzi and Lamela’s free kick went in via a deflection off Yasmani Duk in the wall.

And after the match in Philadelphia, another group contest kicked off in Washington with Argentina whipping Bolivia 3-0 to ease into the last eight.

Erik Lamela, Ezequiel Lavezzi and defender Victor Cuesta were all on target in the first half before the second became a training exercise for the Albiceleste who had made several changes in their starting line-up.

Argentina’s 10 goals in the group stage equalled the record for the competition, in its centenary edition, and they will face surprise package Venezuela in their quarterfinal in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo looks in disbelief after Iceland held them to a draw in their Eufa Euro opener in France last night.

Debutants Iceland hold Ronaldo’s Portugal in opener I

celand earned a memorable point on their European Championship debut, holding Portugal to a draw in Group F. Gylfi Sigurdsson almost put Iceland in front early on but his angled shot and follow-up were both saved.

Nani slotted in for Portugal but Iceland worked a shock equaliser when Birkir Bjarnason volleyed home.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a header saved for an unconvincing Portugal, while Iceland went close late on when Alfred Finnbogason had a shot saved.

Ronaldo came into the tournament fresh from scoring the winning penalty for Real Madrid in their Champions League final shootout victory over Atletico Madrid as he added another club trophy to a long list.

Honours on the international stage have eluded him, however, and unless the forward can replicate his club scoring achievements for his country that is likely to continue.

Ronaldo, who won his 127th cap and equalled the Portuguese record set by Luis Figo, showed a glimpse of his quick feet to get in a precise cross for Nani, whose six-yard header was saved.

But he could only kick fresh air from 10 yards out as he failed to make contact with a long

Pepe pass, then sent a 20-yard half-volley wide and had his late header saved as he endured a frustrating evening in Saint-Etienne.

Iceland are the smallest nation ever to reach a European Championship finals, with a population of approximately 330,000, and have no professional clubs.

However, they beat the Netherlands twice on the way to qualifying for the tournament in France and added another chapter to their fairytale on their major tournament debut.

Goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson had more touches than any other Iceland player in the first half (30) but his side kept Portugal within reach.

Their efforts paid off when Bjarnason caught right-back Vieirinha out of position to score from Johann Gudmundsson’s cross to the far post.

And, despite Iceland having just 27.7% of possession overall, they gave Portugal a couple of further scares before the final whistle.

“Honesty, endeavour - that’s what Iceland are all about,” said BBC Radio 5 live pundit and former England international Chris Waddle.

“They were getting a football lesson in the first half but they never threw in the towel. They’ve got their rewards, and their fans are going absolutely wild.”

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