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COUNTIES TO FACE PENALTIES FOR DISCRIMINATION NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION COMMISSION HAS MADE PROPOSALS TO MPS SEEKING TO HAVE REGIONAL UNITS THAT MARGINALISE SEGMENTS OF THEIR POPULATION PUNISHED.

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ROONEY CALLS FOR ROY HODGSON STAY AS ENGLAND EYES LAST 16 AGAINST SLOVAKIA

Kidero, Sonko take their feuds to social media Governor Evans Kidero and Senator Mike Sonko have taken their wars to social media with each taking a swipe at the other.

Dr Kidero drew first blood yesterday when he called on the electorate to vote for sober leaders.

Coming less than a week after the two leaders were involved in an altercation at a senate committee hearing, Kidero’s utterances were not going to spare Sonko.

And it a thinly veiled attack, the governor hit out at the senator, questioning his education and mannerisms.

“The Senate is not a drinking den. I was appalled by the events that took place last Wednesday where visibly drunk members were allowed to conduct business,” he said when he spoke at Africa Inland Church in Umoja yesterday.

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Five policemen killed in Mandera al-Shabaab attack Five police officers have been killed after their vehicle was attacked by suspected alShabaab militants in Mandera.

The officers who were escorting a Nairobi bound passenger bus were killed after their vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled

grenade near Kotulo.

Mandera County Police Commander Job Boronjo confirmed the attack.

He said the bus, named Desert Cruiser, was not hit.

It was travelling to Nairobi after a stay at Kotulo before it left for

its destination today morning when the incident occurred.

The police vehicle was destroyed after it went up in flames.

Mandera Governor Ali Roba has condemned the incident and accused police of not acting on an earlier intelligence warning.

“I condemn in the strongest terms possible today’s terror attack near Kutulo where 5 security officers lost their lives while escorting a bus. They died in the line of duty, providing escort to our passengers. It is sad that the information had long

been shared by locals,” Roba wrote on his Facebook page.

This is the third attack involving a bus on the Nairobi-Mandera route.

In December 2015, gunmen attacked a bus between Kotulo and Dabasiti in Mandera at 7am killing three civilians.

In 2014, a bus was attacked near Mandera by al Shabaab militants who killed 28 nonMuslims travelling to Nairobi for the Christmas holidays.

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Cord leaders lose bid to block matatu compensation case MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016

The High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by CORD leaders to have a petition filed by a matatu owner whose vehicle was burnt during recent anti-Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) demonstrations struck out.

While dismissing the application, Justice Joseph Onguto stated that the Constitution does not stop the court from awarding damages where identified, though that depends on

evidence produced.

He stated that the court has the jurisdiction to hear the matter where rights have been violated, the petitioner blames the respondents for the loss or seeks to criminalize respondents’ supporters action.

He further indicated that the application by the CORD Principals lacked in merit as preliminary objection is not set out and dismissed it.

The CORD leaders had through their lawyers Antony Oluoch and Haroun Ndubi earlier stated that the petitioners had not produced any document to place any of the respondents as directly responsible for the burning of the vehicle.

They also contended that the petitioners, Agnes Wacera and Prime Tancity SACCO had not shown that any right has been bridged.

They argued that the petitioner failed

to describe those who are alleged to have burnt the vehicle since they were not in uniform hence cannot be concluded to have been CORD supporters.

The case will now proceed for full hearing on June 29.

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Witnesses in Uganda trial ‘castrated’

A witness in a trial over a spate of murders of Muslim clerics in Uganda was “beaten and castrated” because he agreed to testify, prosecutors say.

The defence argued those on trial could not have been responsible for the attack as they were in jail.

The judge adjourned the trial, which opened on Monday, to give more time to protect witnesses.

One woman and 31 men are on trial, including a cleric from the Tabliq sect.

Sheikh Muhammad Younus Kamoga was one of the sect’s leaders in Uganda at the time of his arrest.

The spate of killings included the head of Uganda’s Shia community, Sheikh Abdu Kadir Muwaya, who was shot dead Christmas Day 2014 in Uganda’s capital Kampala.

Three days later Sheikh Mustafa Bahiga, a leader of the Tabliq sect was also shot dead.

Correspondents say the defence said police took the suspects out of jail and forced them to give information against each other.

Our correspondent adds that Judge Ezekiel Muhanguzi ruled that no suspects should be taken out of jail anymore and if police and other agents want access to them, it should be in the presence of their lawyers.

The case is set to resume on 18 July.

The wreckage of a matatu that was allegedly burnt down by Cord supporters during one of the anti-IEBC protests in Nairobi. Cord leaders have today lost a bid to have a compensation case of the matatu dismissed.

Kidero, Sonko take their feuds to social media From Page 1 “There are people who claim they went to school but they do not have certificates to prove this,” he added.

And it did not take long before Sonko hit back.

“Great leaders are born, they are not made. I urge Nairobi residents not to elect leaders because of the fluent English they speak, do not elect leaders because of the PhDs they hold,” the senator

countered as the battle for Nairobi’s top seat heightens.

Kidero had posted his remarks on Facebook where Sonko took a screenshot of the update and posted it back.

Sonko has publicly declared his interest to unseat Kidero and the two have already begun strategising on how to retain and clinch the post respectively.

Senator defends his actions

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko has defended his attack on Kidero at a senate committee saying frustrations from the law enforcement agencies made him to turn to the senate to make his point.

Sonko said his letters to the police, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Director of Public Prosecutions and the Nairobi City County have not been acted on.

“I have written letters and nothing comes out of them, it’s only DPP Keriako Tobiko who directed EACC Chief Executive Officer to commence investigations over the issues I have raised,” Sonko said.

The Nairobi Senator refuted claims that he

has personal issues with Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and that he was using the senate to settle the scores.

“There is nothing like politics here, I presented authentic documents and letters to the Senate Public Accounts Committee to justify all my claims, that’s not politics,” Sonko said.

Sonko maintained that he has no ill motives and that he is just doing his work as the senator.

“The senate standing orders allow me to attend the committee sessions as a friend of the committee and therefore that is the only opportunity where I could get justice and present my points,” he said.

The Nairobi Governor has already indicated that he will not honor any senate summons until disciplinary action is taken against Sonko.

The Governor has written to the speaker of the Senate Ekwe Ethuro and his National Assembly counterpart Justin Muturi over the matter.

“The treatment I received from Senator Sonko was undeserved,” reads part of the letter.

“In the meantime I am afraid that I will not honour senate summons before the issues I have raised are addressed and the security and dignity of myself and other county officials is assured,” Kidero said.

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NCIC chairman Francis ole Kaparo when he addressed the press at his office last week. the commission has proposed reduction in budget allocation for counties that discriminate.

Counties to be penalised for discrimination Counties that discriminate in allocation of resources will have their funding reduced if a proposal by National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is adopted.

NCIC Chairperson Francis Ole Kaparo has said that they have drafted the Bill and forwarded to the Parliamentary Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunities for consideration.

Speaking today morning during a live interview at Nation FM, Kaparo said that 70% of counties discriminate in equitable allocation of resources and many more counties continue to do so.

“I’ve proposed to parliament that counties that discriminate have their funding reduced while those that don’t discriminate have their funding increased,” Kaparo said.

He regretted that despite their interventions, some counties still propagate discrimination in distribution of resources along ethnic and regional lines.

He said that in his proposal, dominant communities in counties should not have over 70% employment in the regional governments.

He said that most Kenyans lack the moral goodness of being mindful of others.

“We have no problem with the law. We have a problem with our hearts and our inability to give justice to other Kenyans,” he said.

The former speaker of the National Assembly lamented that Kenya has neither invested in social cohesion nor addressed distribution of resources.

“We must combine infrastructural development with social justice and social equity,” he added.

NCIC has been criticised as a toothless dog in as far as dealing with hate speech is concerned but

Kaparo was quick to defend his commission.

He said their budgetary plans have not been met and that proposals to increase their allocation was never considered.

“I sent a budget for our work at Sh900 million but I got Sh300 millio, one-third of what I asked for,” he lamented.

He said that it is a pity that his commission has only five police officers attached it to it to help in curbing hate speech.

Nevertheless, he revealed that his commission has applied to the National Police Service to allocate it at least 1200 police officers who will be sent to the counties to help in addressing ethnic bigotry.

Kaparo said his commission will no longer summon accused persons and instead will be sending them to Director Criminal Investigations.

In addition, he said that in collaboration with DCI hate mongers on social media will no longer have it easy but shall be dealt with decisively.

“After meeting with Director Criminal Investigations Ndegwa Muhoro, we have a pool of cyber police to patrol social media,” he said.

He has urged Kenyans to stop demonizing his commission for doing its job instead he wants Kenyans to reduce the amount of hatred and start talking to each other.

Kaparo appealed to the politicians and their supporters to shun violence and explore alternative means to resolve their issues.

“We are appealing to the political elites and their supporters to reject violence and explore alternative means of resolving the grievances at hand,” said Kaparo. hillary_x254

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Coming soon: National plan for land use The Lands ministry is working on a national spatial plan that will guide the use of public land across the country.

Lands Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has also appealed to county governments to avail their regional and local area land use plans to be integrated into the policy plan for 2015-2045.

Counties will be required to use the National Spatial Plan 2015-2045 and the Draft National Land Use Policy to develop the sectors of tourism, industries, infrastructure and environment in their regions.

Prof. Kaimenyi said Kenyans are currently mismanaging their parcels of land to the extent of subdividing them into portions that can no longer be useful for development purposes, adding that mismanagement has also contributed to environmental degradation.

The lands CS spoke when he officially opened a twoday National Symposium on National Spatial Plan and National Land use Policy at Nairobi Hotel.

He said the framework is expected to meet stakeholders’ needs as well as facilitate appropriate institutional and technical capacity building initiatives.

“This framework will also provide a basis for investment and sustainable utilization of natural resources in the country,” Kaimenyi said.

He said the plan is aimed at promoting prudent use of

land and natural resources for sustainable development, as well as improve the quality of life for citizens and economic development of the country.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the National Land Commission, Prof. Muhammad Swazuri said the government has set aside Sh300 million for the purchase of digitization equipment and capacity training for effective and efficient services. Prof. Swazuri said the government has already completed the digitization process in Nairobi County and expects to complete the process in the other counties by the end of 2017.

“The purpose of digitization process is to enable stakeholders to access information of their parcels of land through their mobile phones and computers,” he said. At the same time, Prof Kaimenyi urged county governments and other stakeholders, including the civil society, to desist from criticizing the draft land use policy and instead offer their views to be considered in the final draft.

“We have approved the two documents (Policy and Spatial Plan) subject to proposals and views and we have also sent the copies to the stakeholders to give their recommendations failure to which, we will go ahead hoping everything is well,” he said.

Lands Cabinet Secretary Prof Jacob Kaimenyi when he officially opened the national symposium on national spatial plan in Nairobi.

Pay all workers equally or we cancel your licence, NGOs told

June.

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have been ordered to ensure equal treatment of foreign and local staff employed or risk revocation of their licences.

The NGO Coordination Board says it has noted the existence of huge discrepancies of pay between expatriates and Kenyans hired by the NGOs. The board’s executive director Fazul Mahamed (pictured) said that expatriates are flooding the NGO job sector for lucrative perks and positions at the expense of Kenyans.

“There is preferential treatment of foreign staff at NGOs. You will get a case in point where international staff gets four times what a Kenyan earns for the same kind of work with comparable skills and qualifications,” Fazul said.

Mahamed said that the trend needed to be put to an end and that the board has issued warning circulars to human resource managers of NGOs which flouted the equal pay principle.

“We have issued a circular to HRMs of local and foreign NGOs for them to harmonise the salaries between the local and international staff,” he added.

Failure by the organizations to comply with the new directive could see them slapped with legal sanctions by the board.

According to Fazul, expatriates working in the country earn an average of Sh2.4 million per year while their Kenyan peers take home just Sh627,000 for the same period and same work done.

He now wants the hiring foreign staff to be based only on necessity and in instances

where no Kenyans exhibit skills for positions available.

“To ensure this, the board will not issue recommendations until it is proven and demonstrated that there exist no Kenyans without the required expertise,” he said.

The NGO board also discovered that most expatriates are entitled to house allowances in posh residences, cars and their children admitted to international schools.

However these facilities are not enjoyed by their Kenyan colleagues which the NGO board says is not fair and that the said privileges should be extended to local staff as well.

The NGO board boss has also issued a stern warning to foreign workers to seek an extension of their stay in Kenya from the board. He said that they would have to show valid reasons as to why the board should extend their work permits for those in the country for more than three years.

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Refugees at Kenya’s Daadab camp. The United Nation says numbers of displaced people have reached highest levels ever.

Refugees at highest level ever, UN says as numbers hit 65m

The number of people displaced by conflict is at the highest level ever recorded, the UN refugee agency says.

It estimates that 65.3 million people were either refugees, asylum seekers or internally displaced at the end of 2015, an increase of 5 million in a year.

This represents one in every 113 people on the planet, the UN agency says.

Meanwhile, the UN refugee chief says a worrying “climate of xenophobia” has taken hold in Europe as it struggles to cope with the migrant crisis.

The influx of people, the biggest since World War Two, has led to greater support for far-right groups and controversial anti-immigration policies.

In its annual report marking World Refugee Day, the UN said it was the first time the number of refugees worldwide had passed the 60 million mark.

Over half of the total comes from just

three countries: Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia.

Despite the huge focus on Europe’s migrant crisis, the UN said 86% of the world’s refugees were being sheltered in low and middle income countries.

Turkey is the biggest host country for refugees worldwide, with 2.5m people, followed by Pakistan and Lebanon.

More than 1,011,700 migrants arrived in Europe by sea last year, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), although other agencies put that number much higher.

Some 35,000 arrived by land, the IOM said.

The preferred destinations for most of them were richer northern countries like Germany and Sweden.

This is reflected in the UN’s figures for new asylum applications in 2015, which show that Germany was the largest

single recipient, followed by the United States and Sweden.

Most Syrian refugees in Turkey are covered by the Turkish government’s temporary protection scheme so do not count as asylum claimants.

The European migration crisis has caused significant political rifts within the EU, with some states inside the border-free Schengen area putting up fences and re-imposing frontier controls.

The European bloc reached an agreement with Turkey in an attempt to limit the mass movement of people into the EU, a deal that has been heavily criticised by human rights groups.

In separate remarks, the UN refugee chief said European leaders needed to do more to coordinate policies and to combat negative stereotypes about refugees.

An official body in South Africa has ruled that university bursaries offered to proven female virgins were unlawful and should be scrapped.

The Uthukela municipality in KwaZuluNatal province introduced the bursaries to reduce Aids and child pregnancies.

But the Commission for Gender Equality ruled that a bursary “contingent on a female student’s virginity is fundamentally discriminatory”.

The scheme caused an uproar when it was unveiled earlier this year.

In a ruling made after rights groups referred the scheme to it, the commission said: “It goes against the ethos of the constitutional provisions in relation to dignity, equality and discrimination.”

“Virginity is not intrinsic to the task of studying,” it added.

The municipality, which is in a socially conservative part of South Africa, has

not yet commented.

The commission has given it 60 days to respond to its recommendation that the scheme should be closed, the AFP news agency reports.

An estimated 6.3 million people in South Africa are HIV-positive, with more than one in 10 people living with the virus.

Teenage pregnancy are also on the rise in South Africa.

In 2013, a government-backed survey found that teen pregnancies had risen to nearly 100,000, up from 68,000 just two years earlier.

When the scheme was unveiled, Uthukela mayor Dudu Mazibuko said the virginity tests would not be carried out by the municipality or universities.

Instead, schoolgirls who had already undergone the tests as part of an annual ceremony hosted by the Zulu king would qualify for the bursaries, she said.

Six killed in Mexico teachers protests Six people have been killed in southern Mexico in clashes between protesting teachers and police. Another 50 people, including many police officers, were injured. The incident took place in the state of Oaxaca, where two high-profile union leaders were arrested last week, accused of corruption.

Members of the CNTE union, which has a history of radical activism, have been blocking roads in southern Mexico ever since the union leaders were arrested.

The authorities said the police were trying to clear the roads when unknown gunmen began firing at both sides in order to create chaos and conflict.

The policemen involved in the

operation near the town of Nochixtlan were not carrying guns, Mexico’s National Security Commission said in a statement.

The state-owned oil company, Pemex, warned on Friday that it might be forced to close a refinery in the area if the highway linking Oaxaca to the capital, Mexico City, remained blocked.

The dissident CNTE union opposes education reforms introduced by President Enrique Pena Nieto in 2013.

The changes include new measures to assess teachers’ performance.

Union members say the corruption allegations against their leaders are politically-motivated.

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Hivos, Equity to release data on Sh3Tn regional textile industry

Hivos East Africa, an international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues, and Equity Bank Limited will tomorrow release the findings of an exploratory research on Kenya’s textile and fashion industry specifically looking at the role of fashion designers and small tailors in the fibre to fashion value chain.

Following the successful launch of the “Vijana na Equity” project and the HEVA fund supported by Hivos, Hivos East Africa together with Equity Bank and the Association of Fashion Designers of Kenya (AFAD), commissioned a study to assess the status of the fashion sector locally and the barriers to sustainably integrate the sector into Kenya’s economy.

It has since emerged that the combined apparel and footwear market in SubSaharan Africa is estimated to be worth $31 billion (Sh3.1 trillion) according to Data from Euromonitor International.

The dissemination workshop will bring together fashion entrepreneurs, distribution and retail outlet representatives for fashion products in Kenya, textile producers, the public and private sector, policy experts and development partners. Strategic focus will be on the intersection between the textile industry and fashion value chain through access to credit facilities, market outlets and a conducive policy environment for growth of local enterprises. Event: Dissemination of a Study Report on the Kenyan Fashion

Industry.

According to recent reports, Africainspired designs are now regularly shown on the catwalks in fashion shows in Paris, London and Milan.

The Hivos-Equity findings come at a time when labels such as Nigeria’s Maki Oh -- recently worn by world-renown singer-songwriter and performer,

‘Black & White’ debate at The Hub East Africa debates held every month with the aim to show that there is not a single truth on how to start or grow a successful business. The inspirational session is open to everybody with an entrepreneurial spirit and is free of charge.

This month’s event will run from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

SME forum with GrowthAfrica, Umati Capital Development group GrowthAfrica and Umati Capital are inviting all startups and businesses that are looking for working capital alternatives to take part in an SME empowerment forum on Thursday June 23, 2016. The affair, to be held at the GrowthAfrica Offices, on the 5th Floor of 843 Lenana Towers, along Lenana Road, seeks

multinational retail-clothing company, known for its fast-fashion clothing for men, women, teenagers and children) is building a factory in Ethiopia and PVH (an American clothing company) is looking at Kenya for the production of its brands, including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. @Dennis_x254

The apparel and footwear market in Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to be worth Sh3.1 trillion.

BuSINESS DIARY The Hub East Africa, one of the region’s leading incubators, will tomorrow host an event dubbed the Black & White Debate.

The affair, which will be held at The Hub headquarters, along Waiyaki Way in Nairobi, will discuss the topic: “Is there a difference between male and female entrepreneurs?”

Black & White events are lively

Beyonce -- are establishing themselves as international brands beyond the continent.

The data shows that moves such as these have created the foundation to attract foreign investors to work with local designers, establish garment factories and boost the textile and fashion industries. As such, H&M (a Swedish

to help participants take their businesses and ventures to the next phase of growth. Umati Capital is a non-bank financial institution that provides credit and related payment technologies in Kenya.

Umati provides working capital to small businesses that purchase raw inputs from primary agricultural providers.

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Homepesa Sacco moves to cultivate saving culture among youth

Homepesa Sacco, a savings and credit cooperative, has announced plans to cultivate a culture of saving among Kenya’s youths for the betterment of their future.

As part of the move, the Sacco will be providing online loans to its customers instantly at a low interest rate of 1 to 4 per cent. Speaking during the official launch of the Sacco today morning, Homepesa Sacco Director Dennis Satia said internet and mobile based savings and credit access will further stimulate development. He said they will achieve this through savings and investments as the platform ensures quick savings with a short code provided to members who have no access to the internet through their phones.

“Customers can make their contributions using money transfer services from anywhere in the world at any time and we have ensured the safety of the transaction” he said.

Homepesa’s platform comes just as a number of digital lending platforms are gaining momentum and popularity among Kenyan borrowers.

Kenya’s banks had previously ignored the microcredit sector until mobile phone operators proved its profitability.

Microcredit has since seen its market base expand following the launch of Safaricom’s Mshwari three years ago, having inspired the growth and penetration of other micro-finance services including Tala and Branch Kenya, among others. @enock_x254

I&M reports quarterly profit of Sh1.37 billion following expansion strategy announcement I&M Holdings Ltd has reported a profit after tax of Sh1.37 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 up from Sh1.29 billion shillings year ago.

The announcement comes barely two weeks after I&M Holdings acquired Giro Commercial Bank Limited (GCBL), a tier three bank at a cost of Sh5.09 billion. The cash represents about 11 per cent of I&M Holdings’ market capitalisation using the acquisition price. The move marks the first acquisition for I&M Holdings in Kenya.

As part of the agreement, I&M Holdings will also acquire seven additional branches raising its total count in the country to 42.

GCBL’s estimated annual profit before tax is

about Sh500 million. I&M Holdings expects to have cost savings of about Sh60 million annually. Overall, GCBL will be held under I&M Bank Kenya- a key subsidiary of I&M Holdings.

According to Standard Investment Research Bank, the acquisition will have minimal strategy disruption given similarities of the

two banks – both have conservative balance sheets and mainly target middle to high income customers as well as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

During the period under review, I&M’s loans and advances to customers in Kenya increased to Sh104 billion during the period under review from Sh93

I&M Director Sarit Raja-Shah (left) CEO Kihara Maina and Shareholder Sheila Saganda (right).

billion a year ago.

I&M Holdings Limited is a non-operating holding company licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya under the Kenyan Banking Act (Chapter 488). Together with its subsidiaries, the lender provides Banking, Bancassurance and Real Estate services.

I&M Holdings Limited is incorporated in Kenya under the Companies Act as a public limited liability company and is domiciled in Kenya. The Bank’s shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

The group operates within four geographical segments, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Mauritius. @Dennis_x254

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Transport Cabinet Secretary Macharia justifies high cost of Western Bypass MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016

Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has sought to justify the seemingly high fee for the construction of Nairobi’s Western Bypass.

The road, which will link Ruaka to Waiyaki Way, is estimated to cost an average of Sh1 billion per a kilometre, nearly twice the fee of comparable motorways.

Speaking to reporters in Brussels the CS stated that the road network, which seeks to decongest traffic in and around the capital, is vital in spurring the country’s development.

He said in an earlier announcement that the Bypass will help decongest the city and facilitate easy movement of those traveling outside Nairobi.

“You have to appreciate the Western bypass is critical to us,” Macharia explained.

“No city globally does not have a ring road. You go to London, you have North Circular. You go to China, they have four ring roads to avoid people going through the city and causing more traffic. We have the North and Southern bypass which is to be completed next month. We have the Eastern bypass which is from Embakassi to Ruiru, then we have the Northern bypass from Ruiru to Ruaka near the Village Market,” he added.

“The missing link is that bit of Ruaka to join the Nairobi-Naivasha highway.

That’s what we’re calling the Western

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Year-to-date its share price has shed 50.3 per cent of its value.

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Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd was last week’s top losing stock for the week following a 12.7 per cent slide in its share price over the course of the week’s trading.

Uchumi Supermarket Ltd shares ended the week touching a 52 week low of Sh3.10 from their previous closing price of Sh3.55.

The stock relapsed during the week due to local investor selling after the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer. Year-to-date, its share price has shed 71.7 per cent of its value.

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bypass. As you know that is building through the city,” the CS said.

“Those are built up areas so you can expect the cost to be much higher.

However, the cost has not been fully determined. What we signed were commercial agreements to allow us now to negotiate the financing but obviously now we have to look at the numbers very critically to make sure we get value for money but it’s a very critical link to pass

through the city which means it must be relatively expensive as opposed to Southern bypass which is going through the park,” said Macharia.

The CS, while in Brussels, discussed the National government’s plans to improve traffic flow in Nairobi in the wake of Tanzania’s unveiling of DART (Dar Rapid Transit) bus system and Addis Ababa’s light rail.

He discussed the challenges unique to

Nairobi and admits the infrastructure projects currently being fast-tracked by the Jubilee administration should have been undertaken two decades ago if Nairobi were to truly claim the ‘gateway’ title.

“I think it’s important to put into context the support given to us by the EU and European Investment Bank both historically and ongoing. In terms of the historic support you recall

there’s a project called EU Roads 2000.

This basically is a programme which is supported by the European Union by way of grants up to 20 million Euro which is about Sh3 billion to support paving of roads in Lower Eastern, in particular we have the counties of Machakos, Makueni, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Meru,” the CS said. @Dennis_x254

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BUSINESS MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016

KCB Group emerges top in Q1 2016 Cytonn banking report KCB Group has emerged the leading lender in a Quarter 1 Banking Report by financial services firm Cytonn, supported by a strong franchise and intrinsic value score. National Bank was ranked the lowest, ranking low in both franchise and intrinsic value score.

Equity Group emerged second, followed

by Co-operative Bank of Kenya, with Barclays Bank of Kenya emerging fourth, and I&M Bank ranked fifth.

“The report themed ‘Transition continues, to a new and different landscape’ analyzed all listed banks in the Kenyan market so as to recommend to investors which banks are the most stable from a franchise value and future growth opportunity perspective,’’ said Elizabeth Nkukuu, Cytonn’s Chief Investment Officer. “The analysis covers the health and future performance of the financial institution, by highlighting their performance using metrics that measure profitability, efficiency, growth, asset quality, liquidity, revenue diversification, capitalization and intrinsic valuation. The overall ranking was based on a weighted average ranking of Franchise value (accounting for 40 per cent) and Intrinsic value (accounting for 60 per cent),” added Elizabeth. Diamond Trust Bank declined three positions to position 6, mainly as a result of a drop in franchise ranking due to lower Return on Equity of 16 per cent, compared to the industry average of 18.6 per cent. It also ranked poorly in revenue diversification with Non Interest Income to Total Revenue

KCB Chief Executive Officer Joshua Oigara speaking at a past event. Kenya’s banking sector experienced growth in Q1 2016 in terms of assets, deposits, profitability and product offerings. of 20.5 per cent, against an industry average of 28.7 per cent. CfC Stanbic declined three positions to position 9, affected by both poor franchise and total return score. The low franchise score was due to a low Net Interest Margin of 5.3 per cent against an industry average of 8.3 per cent.

Kenya’s banking sector experienced growth in Q1 2016 in assets, deposits, profitability and products offering, and this was supported by increased use

Kenya Power intensifies ongoing crackdown on electricity theft Electricity transmission and distribution company Kenya Power has intensified a countrywide crackdown on illegal power connections. The company is implementing the Global Partnership on Output Based Aid (GPOBA) project targeting informal settlements at a connection fee of Sh1,160 to weed out illegal power connections in these areas. The company’s Acting Security Services Manager Geoffrey Kigen has said that ongoing investigations have helped the energy provider make progress in dealing with a rise in cases of electricity theft.

“We have teams on the ground carrying out verification of connections alongside new connections.” Kigen said.

So far, six people have been arrested for cases involving the illegal consumption of electrical energy following intensified surveillance by Kenya Power officials.

Kigen said the suspects are part of a wider gang that has taken

Kenya Airways to hire new managers as state moves to rescue carrier

advantage of the ongoing exercise to accelerate power connection to households across the country, thereby illegally acquiring money from unsuspecting members of the public in exchange for illegal connections.

Kenya Power is currently implementing the Last Mile Connectivity Project that is aimed at increasing the rate of access to electricity countrywide by reducing the connection fees to Sh15, 000.

“We have found out that criminals are promising to connect households for about Sh10,000 exclusive of the cost of poles and conductors which the victim has to bear” said Kigen.

A joint team from Kenya Power’s Security and Operations and Maintenance Departments has recovered two spans of aluminium conductors providing illegal power supply to the FuataNyayo slum in Nairobi County. Efforts to trace, arrest and prosecute the culprits are ongoing. @kevin_x254

of alternative channels of distribution and the favourable macroeconomic environment. The listed banks aggregate gross loans and advances grew by 14.6 per cent to Sh1.7 trillion in March 2016 from Sh 1.5 trillion in March 2015.

“The growth in Kenya’s banking sector can be attributed to increased use of alternative channels of distribution such agency, mobile and internet banking in deposit mobilisation and loan disbursement, branch network

expansion strategy both in Kenya and in the region and the banks’ response to the needs of the Kenyan market of convenience and efficiency in financial services delivery through channels such as mobile, internet and agency banking,” said Maurice Oduor, Investment Manager.

“Most banks operating in the region were impacted with KCB and Equity bank being worst hit by the devaluation of the South Sudan’s currency.” @kevin_x254

Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has revealed that the government is working closely with the Kenya Airways (KQ) board to evaluate the flyers entire management and have the best bosses running the company.

“We’re changing management at all levels. This is not a secret. You’ve seen us asking people at senior levels to leave,” he said. It has further been revealed that staff rationalization at Kenya Airways (KQ) was still at its peak.

“We’re reviewing the entire structure of management to make sure we have the best people running that key corporate,” CS Macharia said.Some of the heads at the national airline that have since left include the Human Resource Director Alban Mwendar who resigned in April this year and Alex Mbugua, the long serving Finance Director who was sacked in January 2016. Others include Director Corporate Quality, Safety, Security and Environment Alex Avedi and Captain Paul Mwangi who was dropped as Director for Flight Operations but remains a Kenya Airways pilot.

KQ’s poor performance has been blamed on bad strategies by the management which led to KQ posting a record Sh25.7 billion loss in the 2014/2015 financial year. African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) last year agreed to lend KQ Sh20 billion as a bridging loan to ease its immediate cash-flow constraints, even as it seeks Sh60 billion injection in equity or debt.

CS Macharia maintains that the board is working on ways to raise funds to bail the ailing carrier.

Charity to reject funding from EU as Kenya closes world’s largest refugee camp Medical aid charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has said it will reject all funding from the European Union and its member states in protest at a deal to stem the influx of migrants and refugees that the EU reached with Turkey. Jerome Oberreit, MSF’s International Secretary General said MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders and active in disaster zones across the world, will lose 37 million euros (Sh4.3 billion) of funding from EU states and 19 million euros from EU institutions. MSF gets 92 per cent of its funding from private donations.

Under the deal, struck in March to cut off a human tide that brought a million refugees and migrants to Europe in 2015, Turkey agreed to halt illegal migration through its territory in return for financial and political rewards. Kenya has also cited the EU-Turkey deal as a justification for its plans to close the world’s largest refugee camp, a move that would involve sending 330,000 people back into Somalia.

Jerome Oberreit, said the agreement went against the fundamental principles of providing assistance to people in need. “This is jeopardising the very concept of the refugee,” he said in an interview.

“It’s really important to see the real people instead of the political football that they have become,” he said. “We’re talking about Europe’s refugee shame.”

European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said MSF was not an implementing partner of EU humanitarian aid in Turkey and MSF’s decision would not affect life-saving EU humanitarian aid for refugees in Turkey or MSF’s operations that currently get EU funding.

“As to ...the legality of the EU-Turkey agreement, the Commission prefers the interpretation of our 28 member states... and of the United Nations that are closer to our analysis of the deal rather than the one MSF did today.” Many EU officials acknowledge privately that the measures taken to curb migration have stretched the

limits of legality but they also defend the strategy as a political imperative driven by European voters who have made clear their unwillingness to accept large numbers of migrants.

Oberreit said the deal with Turkey did nothing to address the chronic deficiencies of EU policy, but simply outsourced European obligations.

It also set a precedent that risked triggering a global domino effect as other countries also turned their backs on their obligations. “It’s clearly sending a message that caring for people forced from their homes is optional, that you can buy your way out.” The EU was in talks for similar deals with 16 other countries “with the single goal of denying people their right to asylum”.

The talks include Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan and Afghanistan, four of the biggest sources of refugees. “This would potentially mean locking people into war zones or places where they face persecution,” he said. @kevin_x254

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016

ACCESS Ayrosh is a conscious artiste on the rise, with a message of love. He talks about himself and the beautiful future he sees for Kenyan music.

Tell us about your sound?

My sound is a fusion. I write most of my music in vernacular but it’s a fusion of African sounds from Lingala to mugithi to soukous to a bit of soul and funk.

How did you get your start?

It’s all because of the ladies I have to say. I sang once and then the women in the audience really responded to it.

So I decided ‘I want to do this.’ Which was back in high school. I started to get into music seriously about 3 years ago when I was still attending college.

What would you say is the message of your music?

The message of my music is about embracing the human in all of us.

Be your own person, you don’t have to conform always. I would also say my message is for people to believe in themselves, that they can achieve whatever they set out to do. To look inwards. Sometimes people’s biggest obstacle is that they don’t encourage

themselves enough. My music is very pro-African and very Afrocentric. It’s more about, as Africans we need to believe in ourselves more than we do.

Who inspires you?

Bob Marley. I feel like he got it. He understood that we live in a world that is man-eat-man and that as people we need to come together and love each other. The only way we can move forward is by doing that. Society also inspires me a great deal and the people who I meet and interact with.

What are you working on currently?

Currently I’m working on my album, it will be called Njamba. It can be translated into either a cock (a male chicken) or a warrior. The content will be diverse album dealing with topics such as believing in yourself, music about love because everybody has thought about love and songs that are very pro-peace and pro-unity especially considering the current state of the country.

Do you listen to your own music?

I do but it depends on my mood.

Sometimes I want I listen to myself but sometimes I just don’t want to all!

After I record a song I’ll listen to it for an entire day on end but after a while I just won’t want to hear the sound of my voice. But I love my music.

Are there any artistes you would like to work with in the future?

Emmanuel Jal from Sudan is an artiste I would love to collaborate with, for now he’s who’s on my wish list.

What do you think of the current Kenyan music industry?

I actually think it’s beautiful. It’s diverse and it’s growing. People say a

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lot of negative things about it but to me it’s still growing and there’s a lot of beauty in it. There are so many artistes doing so many different things trying to find this elusive Kenyan sound. And in the process of searching for that Kenyan sound the stuff that comes out is just amazing. Especially with live music, it’s beautiful. It’s on another level, which I think might actually be the best in Africa.

Where do you see yourself in 3 years?

I see myself as a touring artiste on the world music stage. I also hope to have released a couple of albums out and in the long term I hope to inspire a generation of musicians who push boundaries in the type of content they produce.

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he Cake Art Affair’s primary stipulation was ‘show up in clothes from way back when.’ Way back when what happened on Tausi the night before was hot gossip, way back when KBC was the only TV station on air, way back when your parents fell in love.

The Throwback yearned for a simpler time but the word ‘simple’ definitely does not begin to describe the show that went down last Sunday. The clear winners of the night had to be Raaay and Le Band.

This unexpected and unassuming act came right out of left field but they had this way of engaging the crowd that is the definition of one in a million.

Raaay was nothing but a delight and although their set started with some disjointed skit, the rest of the performance was like

a hot knife through butter, smooth.

Miss Kemunto’s sound and signature was the most nostalgic of the day.

A romantic, poignant performance that meditated on the good times and the not-so-great times that all relationships inevitably endure and she did it with all the grace and charm in the world. Shanky was a woman on a mission.

In her spoken word set, she touched on social issues such as domestic violence, racism and rape. The audience got a real education when she illustrated the extent to which men are abused in relationships but swept under the rug.

Zikki Kenya’s elaborate yet hazy mix of reggae, rock and jazz were a real eye opener to less initiated ears but were incredibly spiritual in their message.

The Cake Art Affair might have been more art than cake but that was no reason to not love the show.

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Chronixx thrills fans, declares Addis Ababa reggae capital Jamaican reggae act Chronixx after staging a two hour nonstop performance at the KICC grounds in Nairobi staged yet another show in the capital of Ethiopia ‘Thank you #‎addisababa for our biggest solo show ever. Over 8000 ‘habesha’ people gather to share love and African unity. Our Somerset house record has been broken. Now we know where the capital of reggae music is’ Chronixx said.

Charlie Sheen exposes Trump’s cheap wedding gift “I’m really not a fan,” Sheen said. “I was once in a restaurant with my then-wife Brooke [Mueller] and he came up to me to say he would like to give me a wedding gift. Six months later I was having some jewellery appraised and remembered the cufflinks.

When the jeweller took a look, she recoiled and said, ‘In their finest moment, they were cheap pewter and bad zirconia’.

“They had ‘Trump’ stamped on them - I think that says a lot about the man.”

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Dapper boys sticking to the theme of the day

Clowning around with the girls

Raaay and Le Band rock the show

Chronixx thrills peacefully at KICC The Africa Soul Circle Tour came full circle at the KICC Grounds last Saturday. Jamaican reggae artiste Chronixx who has admitted that aside from Jamaica, Kenya has shown an immense following and support for reggae music.

The crowd was one under the music ‘vibration’ that Chronixx imbued them in. Red, gold and green were the name of the game. Acclaimed dancehall DJ ZJ Heno held down the decks and the audience had

a good old time till the early hours of the morning.

The tour touches down in other African cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town including a European Summer Tour. Unlike previous shows this time organizers made sure there were no brawls.

The crowd was peaceful and enjoyed the music with a lot more decorum than expected.

It is safe to say that reggae fans have �inally become cool?

Maybe!

Is Bobby Mapesa slowly transitioning into a gospel artiste?

Bad boy of rap and founder of ‘mtoi wear’ Bobby Mapesa known for his raunchy lyrics has turned on a new leaf and may soon declare ‘Jesus is Lord’. His new song ‘Nisamehe’ is a gospel song but the artistes denies being a gospel artistes and insists he is just an artiste. We will not hold our breath.

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Bussy Phillips Amber Rose: She was all about black.

Hailee Steinfield: She showed off long legs

Lucy Hale: She was gothic with a hint of shimmer.

Gigi Hadid: She was red-hot.

Shay Mitchelle: She dared to impress.

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The 26th annual MuchMusic Video Awards took place last weekend courtesy of iHeartRadio and hosted by supermodel Gigi Hadid.

These Awards are held to recognize outstanding visuals in music performances, but we loved the red-carpet visual more, as the stars glimmered in hot minis and dresses with super long slits. Check them out: @mercy_x254

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YOYOBA REMIX The Yoyoba remix is a sultry, sluggish

tune with the signature Bongo flava strings that we have become accustomed to. Yoyoba is a love song with Richie Ree crooning over and wooing the girl and Calvo Mistari adding a little necessary roughness with his rap verses. The video showcases the beauty of the East African coastline with a number of other African beauties in the mix.

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HAITOSI Haitosi hits the viewer all at once. The high energy single is full of funny and tongue-incheek punchlines from Timmy Tdat but the Wyre’s offering on the song overshadows Timmy’s performance. Produced by Jack Jack on The Beat at Pacho Entertainment and video directed

by Young Wallace, it’s a definite party anthem.

CHEZA CHINI While’s he’s not busy turning into a music mogul, King Kaka blesses our ears with fresh cuts. Cheza Chini is a playful jam with just a hint of some Bongo flava leanings and even a little retro touch of those hits we would listen to courtesy of Calif Records.

Cheza Chini is an ode to a girl who has not been named, King Kaka rhymes and raps about her beauty in that signature way that only Rabbit does.

Alessia Cara: She kept it hip with sweatpants and sneakers.

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James inspires Cavaliers to NBA title MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016

Cleveland Cavaliers have made history by winning the NBA Finals for the first time since 1964.

They defeated Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Sunday’s deciding Game 7 to record the historic feat of winning a major sports championship.

In perhaps the biggest game of his career, LeBron James had the game of his life.

James was named Finals MVP after scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and dishing out 11 assists.

The vote was unanimous, according to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

James scored his 16th triple double in the playoffs and seventh in an NBA Finals game -- only two other players had recorded triple doubles in a Finals Game 7, according to ESPN. “Cleveland, this is for you!” James, an Akron, Ohio, native, shouted through tears in a post-game interview with ESPN. James returned to his hometown team in 2014 after an acrimonious split in 2010. He joined the Miami Heat with fellow All-Stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, winning two titles there.

He decided to return to the Cavs in 2014 hoping to end the title drought for Cleveland.

“The people of Cleveland deserve this more than any other people I’ve ever seen or met or felt,” Cavs owner Dan Gilbert said. “No group deserves this more. No fan base deserves this more.

I’m speechless and proud of everybody.”

When asked why this championship felt different, James kept his answer simple: “I’m home.”

“This is what I came back for,” he said.

“It doesn’t feel real.”

The Cavs have clearly relished the role of underdog.

Cleveland faced a historic Warriors team that defeated them in the 2015 NBA Finals, only to come back and set the record for the most wins in a regular season with a 73-9 record.

Their best player, Steph Curry, had just won consecutive MVP awards and absolutely shattered the record for most

Cleveland Cavalier forward LeBron James celebrates with teammates after winning the NBA title last evening against Golden State Warriors. He was voted the man of the match in a unanimous decision after scoring 27 and dished out 11 assists. Cavaliers won 93-89.

three pointers made in a season.

“Everybody counted us out -- and that’s when we strive the most,” Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said. “That’s definitely when I strive the most.”

Lue himself stepped into the head coaching gig in the middle of the season, after former head coach David Blatt was fired.

No team had ever rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals. In fact, only three teams out of 33 have forced an NBA Finals Game 7 after trailing 3-1.

The other two teams are the 1951 New York Knicks (against the Rochester

Royals) and the 1966 Los Angeles Lakers (against the Boston Celtics).

But the Cavaliers fought back, tying the series 3-3 after a 115-101 win at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Thursday night. James scored 41 points in each of the last two games. He is the first player with consecutive 40-point performances in the NBA Finals since Shaquille O’Neal did it in 2000.

And in the final deciding game, Curry’s three point shooting wasn’t there.

“I didn’t play efficient. I had some good moments, but didn’t do enough to help my team win, especially down the

stretch,” he said after the game.

“At home in the fourth quarter, I felt like we could go for that dagger punch,” Curry added. “That’s something that is tough to kind of swallow with the opportunity we had in front of us.

The Warrior’s recent loss followed another game in which they looked rattled. Curry fouled out in the fourth quarter Thursday night in Game 6. Upset with the call, he threw his mouthpiece into the stands and was ejected. It was the first ejection of his career. On Friday, the NBA announced Curry was fined $25,000 for throwing

the mouthpiece.

That frustration was evident Sunday night as well.

“At the end of the day, you congratulate them for accomplishing what they set out to do, and it will be a good image for us over the summer and all next season to remember so that we can come back stronger,” Curry said.

“That’s all you can do.”

Olympic chiefs back ‘strong’ Russia stance The International Olympic Committee has backed the “strong stance” taken by athletics chiefs in upholding Russia’s ban from international competition.

The IAAF decided on Friday not to lift the suspension, which was imposed after accusations of state-sponsored doping.

It means Russia’s track-and-field team is suspended from the Rio Olympics, though athletes can compete as neutrals if they prove they are clean.

The IOC said the ruling was in line with its “zero-tolerance policy”.

It has the power to overturn the IAAF’s decision but vice-president John Coates said on Saturday he would be “very, very surprised” were that to happen.

The IOC will meet in Lausanne on Tuesday.

It said in a statement it “full respected” the IAAF’s position, adding: “The eligibility of athletes in any international

competition including the Olympic Games is a matter for the respective international federation.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the ban - imposed in November - as “unjust and unfair”.

A taskforce studying reforms in Russia acknowledged on Friday that “significant progress” had been made but said the “deep-seated culture” of tolerance of doping “appears not to have changed”.

That followed a report by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) that said anti-doping officials in Russia were being stopped from testing athletes, and were also being threatened by security services.

Wada president Craig Reedie said there had been “no cultural change” in Russia since its athletes were banned and the IAAF ruling should send “a strong message” to other sports.

The IOC said Tuesday’s meeting would address those countries whose national anti-doping organisation has been declared non-compliant by Wada.

It aims to implement additional testing measures for Olympic competitors from such countries.

Russian investigators announced on Saturday they have begun a criminal case against the former head of the country’s anti-doping laboratory, who alleged the government and security service were involved in cover-ups.

The powerful Investigative Committee said it had started criminal proceedings against Grigory Rodchenkov for “abuse of power”.

Rodchenkov, who has fled to the United States, last month made claims of an elaborate doping cover-up at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, with the close involvement of the sports ministry and the FSB security service.

A programme aired on German public broadcaster ARD last week - based in part on documents from Rodchenkov alleged Russian authorities had covered up doping cases despite calls for reform.

Russian officials have criticised Rodchenkov for making the allegations.

A statement read: “Through his actions, Rodchenkov caused substantial damage to the legally protected interests of the state.”

It also accused him of “trying to conceal shortcomings and violations in his activities”, violating “Russia’s international interests” and discrediting the country’s anti-doping policy.

UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner accepts the IOC is in a difficult position but urged it not to bow to pressure to allow Russian athletes to compete in Rio. “What is being revealed is that many other Russian sports are subject to the

same corruption. The IOC are going to be under inordinate pressure to cave in and allow the Russians back. It’s a very, very tricky moral maze,” he said.

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Switzerland in last 16 as France top Group A MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016

Switzerland and France played out a Euro 2016 goalless draw which took the Swiss into the last 16 and saw the French win Group A. Paul Pogba, recalled by France in one of five changes - was lively and hit the woodwork twice in the first half.

French substitute Dimitri Payet also struck the crossbar with a brilliant volley from Moussa Sissoko’s cross.

Switzerland could have had a penalty when Bacary Sagna pulled Blerim Dzemaili’s shirt in injury time.

France will now play the third-placed team from either Group C, D or E meaning Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are both potential opponents - in Lyon on Sunday.

The Swiss will face the second-placed team in Group C, who are currently Poland but could be Germany or Northern Ireland, at Saint-Etienne the day before. With Albania beating Romania 1-0, Switzerland would have progressed even if they had lost at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.

And as the hosts go into the knock out stages, coach Didier Deschamps seemed to remain undecided on his best starting eleven.

He has changed his side in each game, with Pogba and Antoine Griezmann, who had been dropped for the 2-0 win against Albania, starting again after impressing off the bench in that match.

Juventus midfielder Pogba was the first half ’s outstanding player. He cleared a chance off the line, had a shot tipped onto the bar, forced another save from Yann Sommer and then smashed the ball against the bar with a swerving strike after a bursting run.

“Paul Pogba was the life force of the match in the first half; he was the heart and soul. In the second half he didn’t get forward but he has huge potential and I have huge confidence in him,”

Switzerland’s winger Xherdan Shaqiri battles for the ball with Patrice Evra of France during their final Group A match in Lille last night. The two teams drew 0-0 to progress to the Euro knockout stages.

Deschamps said after the match.

However, it was a different story in the second half, with the period only coming to life when Payet - the star of the tournament so far - came off the bench to a huge reception from the crowd.

The West Ham playmaker almost gave France the lead with a stunning volley after Sissoko’s excellent run and cross

down the right, seeing his effort come back off the bar.

Having scored in the 89th minute against Romania in the opening match and deep in injury time against Albania, he again had a chance for a late strike but his 87th-minute free-kick, which looked goalbound, hit a team-mate in the wall.

Switzerland have not beaten France in

seven meetings now and rarely looked like ending that run, failing to hit the target with six shots - three were off target and three were blocked.

However, they played well - a long way from their 5-2 hammering by Les Bleus at the 2014 World Cup - and had 58% of possession. They could even have topped the group above the hosts had they been awarded a penalty at the end

when Sagna appeared to foul Dzemaili.

This is the first time they have qualified for the knockout stages of a European Championship, at the fourth attempt.

“It’s a significant achievement but the first step forward was this, our minimum objective. We played well, we held firm and now we know we will play on Saturday,” Coach Vladimir Petkovic said.

Albania keep knockout qualification hopes alive with win over Romania

Albania players celebrate their win over Romania yesterday. They are now waiting to see if they will progress to the last 16 round as one of the four third best teams.

Albania recorded their first major tournament win with victory in Lyon over Romania that gives them hope of reaching the Euro 2016 last 16.

Giovanni de Biasi’s team finished their Group A campaign with three points and will now wait to see if they are one of the four best third-placed teams.

FC Zurich’s Armando Sadiku scored the only goal of the game when he headed past keeper Ciprian Tatarusanu.

Romania’s Florin Andone went close with a shot that came off the bar.

If Albania do reach the last 16 then they will face the winners of Group B, which contains England and Wales, or the winners of Group C, which includes Northern Ireland.

Albania were unfortunate to lose against Switzerland and then France, but the well-drilled and robust outfit finally achieved what they deserved in their first major competition.

Their vibrant and passionate support, who have lit up this tournament, will be proud of the way their side have

performed in France, capped off with this brilliant display at the Stade de Lyon.

“I’m sure we gave huge joy to the Albanian fans. Not just the Albanians in Albania, but Albanians who live around the world. Wherever we go, we’ve found fans who just want to show support and gratitude for what we do.

Today, we got what we could’ve got in the first two games - you need to score to get results,” Albania manager Giovanni de Biasi said.

Sunday’s victory was their first over Romania since 1948, and judging by the first 25 minutes it seemed that the barren run would continue.

Romania dominated those opening moments, although Bogdan Stancu’s volley was the only effort on target during that period.

Albania, on the other hand, posed a greater threat with the little possession they had. First Ermir Lenjani scooped over from three yards, before Ledian Memushaj fired straight at Tatarusanu

after weaving through the defence.

They finally broke the seal just before half-time when striker Sadiku, who worked tirelessly all over the pitch, met Memushaj’s cross at the far post and headed past the flapping Romania keeper.

Romania had 62% of possession and managed 16 shots but suffered from a lack of conviction in the final third.

Striker Denis Alibec, who helped FC Astra Giurgiu to the Romanian league title, failed to trouble Albania goalkeeper Etrit Berisha and came off with an injury in the 57th minute.

Genclerbirligi winger Bogdan Stancu, who had scored twice in Group A, only managed a firm first-half volley. The best chance fell to substitute Andone, who was unlucky with a fierce strike that bounced off the woodwork.

Some blame for their defeat must be attributed to 6ft 6in Fiorentina keeper Tatarusanu, whose handling was terrible and who should have dealt with Memushaj’s cross that led to the goal.

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Gor Mahia players celebrate Francis Kahata’s goal against Tusker in the Top 8 semifinal return leg at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.

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Gor sets Top 8 final date with Muhuroni

Defending champions Gor Mahia are in line for their third KPL Top 8 title after beating Tusker FC 1-0 in their return leg to book final date with Muhoroni Youth.

Francis Kahata scored the lone goal of the match with an absolute beauty at the stroke of half time to see K’Ogalo advance on a 3-0 aggregate after winning 2-0 in the first leg.

Tusker had hoped to overturn the deficit but the efforts fell straight on their backs as Gor maintained their tactical discipline to ensure they stay on course for their first trophy of the season.

The Brewers’ head coach Paul Nkata made changes to the squad that played in the first leg, handing starts to two of his new players, Ugandans Hashim Sempala and Robert Omunuk.

Sempala partnered Cersidy Lumumba in midfield with Humphrey Mieno and Osborne Monday benched while Omunuk started in place of Noah Wafula. First choice keeper David Okello also made it into the starting team with Martin Musalia benched after letting in two last weekend.

On his side, Jose Marcelo Ferreira made only one change with Khalid Aucho slotting into the starting team to replace Amos Nondi while Kahata who played in the number 10 position last weekend moved wide.

The KPL champions had the first opportunity at goal through Jacques Tuyisenge’s ferocious freekick from almost 40 yards that was tipped over for a fruitless corner.

Gor’s defense which has not conceded in the last six matches, was in no mood to break the record

and they kept their shape intact at the back.

Tusker’s first opportunity at goal was in the 23rd minute with Stephen Owusu’s header sailing away from the target from an Omunuk corner.

Six minutes later, Jerim Onyango was forced into a double save to deny Tusker, first springing up well to palm off an Omunuk shot from his weaker right foot while he was at the right place again to pick up Owusu’s effort from the rebound.

Tusker were almost caught out immediately from the counter but Okello managed to beautifully tip over Aucho’s header from a Karim Nizigiyimana cross though the second assistant referee had already put his flag up for offside.

Gor were dominant in midfield with Aucho and Ernest Wendo enjoying a field day as the new Sempala-Lumumba partnership did nothing to keep them at bay.

In the second minute of added time, Sempala fouled Tuyisenge at the edge of the box, Kahata picking up the ball to swing in a belter leaving Okello rooted to his spot for the opener.

Coming back for the second period, they were more determined moving forward and two minutes after the restart, Shafik Batambuze had an effort from a freekick but Jerim had an easy collection.

Tusker made changes with Lumumba and Louis Misiko making way for Mieno and winger Noah Wafula respectively.

Muhoroni Youth had earlier progressed on the away goal rule, after holding Ulinzi Stars to a 1-1 draw at the same venue.

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