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IGAD IN EMERGENCY MEETING OVER SOUTH SUDAN SITUATION FORCES LOYAL TO PRESIDENT SALVA KIIR AND THOSE OF HIS RIVAL RIEK MACHAR OPENED FIRE IN THE CAPITAL JUBA WITH FEARS OF A FRESH OUTBREAK OF CIVIL WAR, MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED KILLED SINCE FRIDAY
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MP arrested over burning of Syokimau police camp M
avoko MP Patrick Makau was arrested on Monday after surrendering at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(DCI). The legislator was wanted for questioning over the burning of the Syokimau Administration Police camp, where three
people – including lawyer Willie Kimani -are said to have been detained before they were tortured and later killed. “He is in custody for questioning,” a senior police officer at the DCI Headquarters said. He is accused of inciting youths, mainly motorcyclists, to torch the AP camp last week.
Makau had been summoned over accusations of inciting boda boda operators to burn Syokimau AP camp. Lawyer Willie Kimani and taxi driver Joseph Muiruri were buried at the weekend while the lawyer’s client Josephat Mwenda was to be laid to rest today. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Portugal crowned new European champions
Portugal players celebrate with the Eufa Euro 2016 trophy which they won last night after beating hosts France 1-0 in extra time during the final showdown at the Stade de France in Paris. Striker Eder (second from right) scored the only goal after 112 minutes to seal the famous victory that handed his country their first international triumph on the big stage. More stories and photos on Back page and page 14. PHOTO/EPA
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Bilateral talks President Uhuru Kenyatta with Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi at State House, Nairobi today before the start of bilateral talks between the two countries. Mr Modi who jetted into Kenya on Sunday is in the country for a two-day visit.
ODM issues threats to shoot down Bill over high taxation
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has threatened to mobilise its members in Parliament to defeat Public Finance Bill, citing high levels of taxation and unbearable cost of living. The party said if the bill will be passed in its current form, then the cost of living, which is already too high, will get higher and the prices of all consumer products will immediately escalate. In a statement to new rooms, signed by ODM Chairman John Mbadi (pictured below) , the orange party wants the government to explain to Kenyans how they plan to cushion them against effects of high taxation and increased prices of petroleum products. “As a party, we wish to tell President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Jubilee administration that Kenyans have had enough. We have been taxed enough. Kenyans cannot take any more taxation. The belt cannot be adjusted and tightened anymore,” Mr. Mbadi said. The Suba MP said increase in prices of petroleum products will not only increase the cost of transportation but also manufacturing of most products. In addition to, raising the cost of farming which will have a direct consequence on prices of unga and other cereals. He said the current increase expected from Thursday this week is not all. Worse is yet to come. From October, prices of petroleum products will certainly rise again. “Because of enhanced Road Maintenance Levy, prices of petrol,
diesel and paraffin are going up because the Government has increased levy by up to 50 per cent. The reason for the adjustment is purportedly to raise fuel levy funds from about Sh40 billion per annum to Sh60 billion for road maintenance” he noted. The new taxation regime involves the implementation of new fuel levy system read out by Treasury CS Henry Rotich in his 2016/17 budget statement. The chairman lamented that if the government will have its way, then prices of paraffin will certainly rise causing a major blow to the rural and urban poor who rely on paraffin for domestic use. “We are calling on the government to tell us the plan for cushioning Kenyans against the effects of these taxes. The tax and steal policy which Jubilee is employing has failed,” he said.
The MP told the government to address corruption both at the revenue collection point and at the expenditure side which he blamed for the increasing appetite for more money by the state. “Jubilee needs to realize that its problem is not that it has less money. It is that it is stealing too much of what it collects. The solution is not to tax Kenyans more but to stop theft of public resources,” he concluded. Kenya has seen unprecedented introduction of new taxes and even increase in existing ones under the three year regime of Jubilee. Fuel Levy, exercise duty, VAT on most basic commodities, Railway Development Levy, Capital Gains Tax, rental income tax, among others have all gone up or come in under Jubilee government. @hillary_x254
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The Administration Police camp that was burnt was vital to investigators because it was marked as a scene of crime with evidence that was yet to be collected. “He knows what he did and it was wrong,” Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet said on July 8, after the legislator went into hiding. According to the MP, the July 6 protest in solidarity with the families of the three victims and right groups was peaceful, while questioning police for failing to act, when the arson happened. “I want to let Kenyans know that boda boda riders are disciplined and none of them torched that container,” the MP told Capital FM News while at Milimani Law Courts. “In fact, I am the one who donated that container, but not to be used as a killing tool.” The lawmaker was later due to be transferred to Machakos County to face charges there since the AP camp falls under that jurisdiction. LSK President Isaac Okero, has also questioned why police allowed demonstrators to destroy the camp where the three were held prior to their
deaths. “Somebody needs to explain how that can happen,” he said. “They just sat down and watched and yet they have been strict on protestors. That needs to be explained.” An autopsy report released in court on July 6 showed that the three victims of extra-judicial killings were tortured, strangled and their skulls crushed in murders described by pathologist Andrew Gachie as “most painful.” Their bodies were discovered in Ol Donyo Sabuk River in Kilimambogo after disappearing for more than a week. Four police officers are still detained in connection with the killings. Detectives are still pursuing more suspects, two police officers and a civilian, who are believed to have played a role in the incident that has attracted condemnation from right groups and Law Society of Kenya. Inspector General of Police Boinnet has said substantial progress has been made in the probe, even as LSK continues to call for his resignation. MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
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We’ll be independent in search for new CJ: JSC The Judicial Service Commission has said that it will not succumb to any kind pressure from government, cartel lawyers and civil societies as the search for next Chief Justice kicks off today. The commission is expected to convene today to open all applications for the positions of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and Judge of Supreme Court. Speaking to Citizen TV during Sunday Live Programme, JSC commissioner Prof. Tom Ojienda confirmed the commission will be meeting to review the applications for purpose of completeness and conformity as stipulated by law. Ojienda allayed fears that JSC commissioners were under pressure from either government, groups or individuals keen to decide who succeeds retired Chief Justice Dr. willy Mutunga. He dismissed the claims, saying the perceived ‘lobbying’ of members of the commission was just a perception and creation of a section of Kenyans. “The lobbying is a perception, personally I have not been lobbied, but I believe there is a perception of who belongs to what camp, or who stands for what,” Prof. Ojienda told Citizen TV. He said “if the perception is to contribute to process by telling us who stands for
Commissioners of the Judicial Service Commission at a past press briefing. The JSC has today scrutinised applications for the the positions of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and Judge of Supreme Court.
what, who is best in terms of character, soft skills, who is the best candidate for CJ, I think that is fine” Ojienda told the public to stop speculating since it’s the 10 JSC commissioners who shall have to make the decision of who becomes the next Chief Justice. He said the commission will have 14 days for selection after which they will publish a list of those who have will have been
shortlisted for interview. On Friday, JSC vice-chair Margaret Kobia said in a statement that the commission would meet to review the applications for completeness and conformity with the necessary requirements within 14 days. Since the retirement of Dr. Willy Mutunga, there has been widespread allegations of
State to establish ICT hubs with Wi-Fi in 290 centres by June The government plans to establish ICT innovation hubs countrywide with free Wi-Fi services in all the 290 constituencies by June next year. Information, Communication and Technology Cabinet Secretary Mr. Joe Mucheru said the project dubbed, ‘Constituency Innovation Hubs (CIH)’, is aimed at transforming the country and bridging the connectivity gap in rural and urban areas. “These centers will help expand knowledge based economy among the rural population and enable them access online services and opportunities such as tenders and employment,” he said. Mucheru said that if well adopted and utilised, the project will enhance skills and information access particularly among the youth. To make the project a reality, the CS noted that the government has connected four submarine cables and national optic fibre infrastructure in all the sub counties across the country and plans to increase more cables were underway. He revealed Constituency Innovation Hubs will facilitate and motivate youth to get involved in developing and learning about their communities and forge increased commitment and empowerment. “The Constituency Innovation Hubs (CIH) project will transform Kenya and bridge the connectivity gap as well as enhance skills and information access, particularly among the youth,” he said, noting that ICT-literate population will strengthen
Kenya’s position as an industry leader and attractiveness as an ICT and innovation hub. CS Mucheru was speaking last week during the launch of Intrasoft International’s Africa Office at a Nairobi hotel. The CS said the government was committed to expanding ICT infrastructure and enhance internet connectivity to attract investment in the sector. He said the state had created conducive environment for ICT to thrive in the country through development of responsive policy guidelines and regulatory frameworks. “I want to encourage technology companies to invest in the local market in order to join other players in offering innovative solutions that optimises on efficiency and productivity for economic growth,” he added “Internet Connectivity has enabled the successful roll out of the digital learning programme, which imparts digital literacy skills to pupils and teachers and inculcates an innovation culture from the onset,” he noted. Mucheru said the digital learning programme roll out has so far delivered over 1.2 million learning devices to 22, 000 public primary schools countrywide, adding that over 68,000 teachers have already received training on ICT basic literacy skills. @hillary_x254
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pressure from government circles, cartel lawyers and civil societies to influence his successor. The government is said to have a foothold in JSC with four appointees in the commission. They included JSC vice-chair Margaret Kobia, Attorney General Prof. Githu Muigai, Winnie Guchu and Willy Bett. LSK is represented by Ms Mercy Deche and Ojienda. However, Ojienda said those perceived to be government appointees are independent commissioners. “I have sat with the so called government appointees and I know they are very independent people, that perception belongs to out there and can continue. And I know as a commission we will make a decision that Kenyans will be happy about,” he explained. Ojienda, who also doubles up as representative of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in the commission, said that LSK will be participating in the process of finding the replacements Kenya’s top Judiciary jobs. He further said in choosing Mutunga successor, JSC will not also not succumb to politicians’ demands but will be following the dictates of the rule of law. @hillary_x254
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Gambia and Tanzania ban child marriage The Gambia and Tanzania have banned child marriage, with tough penalties for those who breach the rulings. Gambia’s President Yayha Jammeh announced that anyone marrying a girl below 18 would be jailed for up to 20 years. In Tanzania, the high court imposed a landmark ruling outlawing marriage under the age of 18 for boys and girls. Some 30% of underage girls are married in The Gambia, while in Tanzania the rate is 37%. Before the Tanzania ruling, girls as young as 14 could marry with parental consent, while it was 18 for boys. Correspondents in Dar es Salaam says this is a big win for child rights groups and activists, who will now have an easier time rescuing girls from child marriage. The case was brought by lobby group Msichana Initiative. Gambia’s President speaking at the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at the end of Ramadan, said parents and imams who perform the ceremonies would also face prison. “If you want to know whether what I am saying is true or not, try it tomorrow and see,” he warned. Women’s rights campaigners have welcomed the ban, however some say that it would be better to engage with local communities to try to change attitudes towards child marriage instead of threatening families with prison sentences, “I don’t think locking parents up is the answer... it could lead to a major backlash and sabotage the ban,” Isatou Jeng of the women’s rights organisation Girls Agenda told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by phone from the Gambian capital, Banjul. In December last year, Mr Jammeh also outlawed female genital mutilation (FGM), with a prison sentence of up to three years for those that ignored the ban. He said the practice had no place in Islam or in modern society. Three-quarters of women in the mostly Muslim country have had the procedure, according to Unicef.
IGAD in emergency meeting over worsening South Sudan situation In response to the escalation of violence in South Sudan, Foreign Ministers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) countries were to hold a meeting in Nairobi today. They will be joined by members of the TROIKA that manages the Southern Africa Development Community organ on Politics Defense and Security as well as other members of the international community. In a statement, the IGAD secretariat which, “continues to demand for a total cessation of hostilities and a return to normalcy in South Sudan,” said the meeting had been called to take stock of the deteriorating situation and to decide on the way forward including holding those responsible accountable. It comes as global leaders expressed alarm at the escalation of violence in the young nation. On Sunday, President Uhuru Kenyatta weighed in on the fighting urging that troops and heavy weaponry be removed from civilian spaces. His spokesman Manoah Esipisu said the President had spoken to President Salva Kiir and urged both him and former rebel leader Riek Machar to act swiftly and restore peace to the capital of Juba. Kenya played a key role in getting a peace deal between Kiir and Machar’s camps signed and has expressed disappointment at the recent turn of events. Over 150 deaths have so far been reported in the fighting that began Friday with local media reporting that the death toll could be as high as 270. The United States has also called for an immediate end to the violence. The battles are the first between the army and exrebels in Juba since rebel leader Machar returned in April to take up the post of first vice president under wartime enemy President Kiir, following the threeyear conflict that has killed thousands and sparked a humanitarian crisis. The US State Department said
South Sudan President Salva Kiir (R) shakes hands with former rebel leader and First Vice-President Riek Machar (L) after a new unity government was sworn-in, Juba, South Sudan in April. Reports on 10 July 2016 said hundreds were killed in two days of renewed fighting between supporters of President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar. PHOTO: PHILLIP DHIL/EPA
it was ordering all non-essential personnel out of the country. Washington pressed both leaders and their political allies and commanders to immediately restrain their forces from further fighting, return them to barracks and prevent additional violence and bloodshed. The UN Security Council has called on warring factions in South Sudan to immediately end the recent fighting and prevent the spread of violence. In a unanimous statement, the council condemned the fighting “in the strongest terms”
and expressed “particular shock and outrage” at attacks on UN sites. It also called for additional peacekeepers to be sent to South Sudan. The fighting broke out when troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and first Vice-President Riek Machar began shooting at each other in the streets of the South Sudanese capital, Juba. MORE ON THIS @ www.capitalfm.co.ke
Bernie sanders set to endorse Hillary Clinton Bernie Sanders is positioned to officially throw his support behind Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire tomorrow. The move comes after the Democratic Platform Committee, meeting in Orlando, adopted some of the Vermont senator’s key positions. Climate change, health care and a minimum wage hike are among the issues that the Sanders campaign are calling victories. However, some of Sanders’ supporters are still critical of this upcoming endorsement, particularly over the party platform’s language on trade. Sanders has faced criticism from Democrats after continuing to delay his endorsement of the presumptive Democratic nominee. Even after the primary season ended, Sanders stayed
in the race and vowed to carry his fight to the convention. But Sanders has noted that he planned to work alongside Clinton to defeat Donald Trump in the general election. A pending Sanders endorsement was among two outstanding issues
for the Clinton campaign, along with questions over Clinton’s email server use. That was side-stepped this week when the Department of Justice announced it would not press charges against Clinton, per the FBI’s recommendation after the formal
investigation concluded. A Tuesday Sanders endorsement of Clinton would still cut timing close, though, with the Democratic convention in Philadelphia set to open in just over two weeks.
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Morning newspaper summaries Why DP Ruto is reaching New doping scandal hits Revealed; The Indian story out to Kalenjin rebels: Deputy Kenya’s Rio bid: Kenya’s elite as PM Modi visits: Indian Prime President William Ruto is rolling out a carefully orchestrated plan to quell the rebellion in the Rift Valley and consolidate his support base ahead of 2017. The aim is to bring all instigators of the anti-Ruto wave back into the fold, say his close confidants. The DP has been on the receiving end of rebels’ accusation for a long time, however, he shows every indication he is ready to work with them as he tries to galvanise support in the vote-rich Rift.
athletes and officials reacted angrily to two European media organisations’ allegations of widespread use of banned substances at a famous training centre in Iten, ElgeyoMarakwet County. German television channel ARD and The Sunday Times of London claimed on Saturday night that Kenyan doctors administer banned drugs including bloodbooster EPO (Erythropoietin) to Kenya and foreign athletes in Eldoret and Iten to enhance their performance.
Minister Narendra Modi is in the country for a two-day visit that shines the spotlight on economic, cultural and political ties between the two nations. Talks with his host President Uhuru Kenyatta are expected to cover measures to strengthen investment and trade, on the back of reports the trade deficit has grown to Sh400 billion in favour of India. Yesterday, State House announced that Kenya would press for her goods to be granted preferential status by the Indian authorities.
Indian PM Narendra Uhuru calls for peace deal Two more ODM MPs set Modi starts two day visit as South Sudan on the to quit in party revolt: All is well in Raila Odinga’s ODM, as rebellion in Kenya: Indian Prime Minister brink: The world’s youngest nation, South not continues to grow in parts of Western,
Nerandara Modi arrived in Kenya for a twoday State visit on Sunday evening. Modi was received by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala and her Foreign Affairs counterpart Amina Mohammed. Earlier today, Statehouse spokesman Manoah Esipisu said that formal reception ceremonies will be held Monday morning, including a guard of honour and a 19–gun salute.
Sudan, is tottering on the brink of implosion after fresh violence broke out at the weekend. President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned South Sudan leaders to get their act together and save the region from witnessing another bloodshed and economic losses. Violence started this past week which included killings between soldiers guarding Presient Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar.
Nyanza and Coast leading to dependable MPs ditching the party. Yesterday, two more MPs John Walukhe (Sirisia) and Wilbur Ottichillo (Emuhaya) indicated they are on their way out, hot on the heels of the resignation of secretary general Ababu Namwamba and vice chairman Paul Otuoma.
Leaked intelligence links New fuel taxes bad for KQ stops Juba flights as politics, teachers and citizens: ODM: An increase in death toll hits 272: At least 272 on fuel will adversely affect Kenyans, people have died in fighting between South school sponsors to Kisii taxation the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Sudan’s rival in the capital Juba. A government students’ unrests: On June 25, has warned, asking the government to rescind source yesterday said the dead included 33
Itierio Boys in Suneka, Kisii County caught the country’s attention after students raided the principal’s office, school canteen and laboratory before torching seven dormitories. One week later, just hours after Education CS Fred Matiangi visited Nyamache Boys High School in Kisii to address the spate of arson attacks, the school went up in flames.
its decision. ODM chairman John Mbadi said there was no justification for the increase since the current collection of Sh 40 billion has not been properly utilized by the Kenya Roads Board. The government plans to raise about Sh 60 billion annually from fuel levy to fund more road construction projects.
civilians, as heavy gunfire erupted again in the city and many residents sought shelter at a United Nations base. The fighting first broke out on Thursday and Friday between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and soldiers who support vice president and former rebel leader Riek Machar.
Real estate slowdown leaves banks with rising pile of bad loans: Kenyan
banks reported a steady rise in the pile of bad debts in the first three months of the year saddled by a slowdown in the real estate sector and increased retrenchment of formal sector workers, according to newlyreleased official data. Gross non-performing loans (NPLs) rose 15.8 percent to Sh170.6 billion in March compared to Sh147.3 billion in December.
I have suffered enough for role in scam, ex-CMC boss tells court: Former CMC
Motors finance director Sobakchand Shah has asked the High Court to dismiss the Capital Markets Authority’s application for stiffer penalties against him for his role in the 2012 financial scandal in the company, arguing that he has been punished enough. Shah was punished by CMA alongside former CEO Martin Forster, ex-Attorney General Charles Njonjo.
KAA gets new chief this week after three failed attempts: Kenya Airports Authority
(KAA) will have a new CEO this week after directors of the State agency finally interviewed candidates in an executive search that has been halted three times. Transport Cabinet secretary James Macharia said he would name the substantive CEO before Wednesday after the airports agency board presented three names to the minister to make his choice of the new chief.
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300 people are reported to have been killed, including many civilians and a Chinese peacekeeper, in renewed fighting in South Sudan’s capital Juba, raising fears the country is returning to civil war. The new clashes originally broke out on Thursday and Friday between troops loyal to Salva Kiir, the president, and soldiers who support the vice-president, Riek Machar. Observers say it is clear that the peace deal concluded last August between the two main factions in the young country is only holding “by a thread”. After a lull on Saturday, when South Sudan was to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its independence from Sudan, the fighting flared again on Sunday and Monday, raising fears of a return to all-out civil war. www.theguardian.com
police shootings made its way downtown here on Thursday, it differed from others around the country in one startling way: Twenty to 30 of the marchers showed up with AR-15s and other types of military-style rifles and wore them openly, with the straps slung across their shoulders and backs. In Texas, it was not only legal. It was commonplace. The state has long been a bastion of progun sentiment and the kind of place where both Democrats and Republicans openly talk about the guns they own and carry. And in recent years, as gun rights continued to expand, activists have exploited a decadesold freedom to openly carry a rifle in public by showing up at demonstrations with their so-called long guns. www.nytimes.com
there was a clear winner in the battle to become the next leader of the Conservative Party, and thus Britain’s next prime minister. In the second ballot on July 7th Theresa May, the home secretary, secured the support of no fewer than 199 of the 330 Tory MPs. Her challenger, Andrea Leadsom, the energy minister, got 84. In third place was Michael Gove, the justice secretary, with 46 votes; he now drops out. Mrs May and Mrs Leadsom will now go forward to a postal ballot of all 150,000 or so Conservative Party members, the result of which will be made known on September 9th. On the face of it, Mrs May should win easily. Not only does she have the backing of the overwhelming majority of Tory MPs, but she is popular. www.economist.com
China carries out naval drills on eve of UN territorial waters ruling:
China has warned that any ruling against the country this week in a UN tribunal over disputed waters in the South China Sea “will increase tension and undermine peace in the region”. The warning came as Chinese warships on Sunday conducted live-fire military drills in the sea’s disputed waters, stiffening its territorial claims ahead of the UN ruling. Beijing has long rejected the authority of the UN Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, which is widely expected to rule against the country on Tuesday in a case brought by the Philippines that challenges the legality of China’s claims and activities in the sea. China has refused to participate in the case. www.ft.com
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Australian firm forecasts higher output from Kenya’s titanium
Australian mining company, Base Resources, has projected ilmenite output at its Kenyan titanium mine to rise by up to 5 per cent and rutile by up to 11 per cent in the financial year ending June 30, 2017. The Sh31 billion ($305 million) Base Resources project is seen as integral to Kenya’s plan to expand its relatively modest and undeveloped mining sector. Base Titanium, Kenya’s first large-scale international mining project, shipped the first consignment of minerals in February 2014 after years of delays. The mine is also expected to increase production of zircon by up to 27 per cent to between 35,000 and 40,000 tones. Ilmenite is mined for titanium dioxide production and used as a base pigment in paint, paper and plastics, while rutile is used in refractory ceramics and as a pigment. Base Resources said that ilmenite output will be between 450,000 and 480,000 tones, compared with 455,870 tones this financial year. Rutile production is expected to rise to between 88,000 and 95,000 tones, up from 85,654 tones, Reuter’s reports. Ilmenite is a titanium-iron oxide mineral. It is a weakly magnetic black or steel-gray solid. From the commercial perspective, ilmenite is the most important ore of titanium. Rutile is a mineral composed primarily of titanium dioxide. The increase in output comes barely two
weeks after the Kenyan Government said it is borrowing lessons from Botswana as the country’s mining sector readies for takeoff. President Uhuru Kenyatta and a delegation of representatives from Kenya last month visited Botswana to learn from the best practices that the latter country has used to develop its mining sector. Botswana is currently the largest
‘LittleCab Ready Business Experience’ at Nailab Safaricom’s taxi hailing service. The conversation, which rides on the theme “Let’s get Kenyan Businesses Ready for the Future and Nairobi Riding A Little Better “,will be led by a robust interactive panel, including Kamal Budhabbatti – CEO and Founder of Craft Silicon, Joel Macharia - CEO and founder of Abacus and Klaire Muriithi – Brands and Communications Manager for Safaricom Business, among others.
Open lecture on ‘The Power of Magnanimity’ at Strathmore Strathmore Business School will on Tuesday July 12, host an event dubbed ‘Created for Greatness - The Power of Magnanimity’, an open lecture aimed at enabling attendees to improve their livlihoods. Created for Greatness refers to a book by author Alexandre Havard that explains the virtue of magnanimity, which is the willingness to undertake
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contribute to the growth of its economy is enviable. “Today our economy is driven by agriculture and services as well as infrastructure development but I think mining can lift this country from where it is contributing around one percent of the GDP to become a real integral part of the economic transformation,” said @enock_x254 Kazungu.
President Uhuru Kenyatta (Right) handing over the Mining Act 2016 to Mining CS Dan Kazungu for implementation during a past meeting.
BUSINESS DIARY Event organizer BAKE Business will on Thursday, July 14 host an affair dubbed the ‘LittleCab Ready Business Experience’, an interactive panel discussion on how to get Kenyan businesses to leverage on technology to drive efficiencies in their enterprises. The event, which will be held at Nailab, along George Padmore Lane in Nairobi at 5:00 pm, seeks to demystify the concept of LittleCab,
producer of diamonds and is home to the world’s biggest and most sophisticated rough diamond sorting and valuing company – DTC Botswana. Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu, who accompanied President Kenyatta and was the head of the delegation from the mining sector, said the manner in which Botswana has harnessed its mineral wealth to
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great tasks. Havard is also the founder of the Havard Virtuous Leadership Institute (HVLI), which promotes the classical virtues as the basis of effective leadership. The affair will be held at 7:30 am at Strathmore Business School, along Ole Sangale Road in Nairobi.
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Ban fish imports from China, Ranguma urges government
Kisumu County Governor Jack Ranguma wants the national government to ban fish imports from China, saying the delicacy is not only unsafe for human consumption but is bad for the economy. According to the Governor, continued importation of fish from China would increase inequality in the economies of counties such as Kisumu that have traditionally relied on fish for their livelihood. “There is no, logical rationale (sic) for allowing importation of fish,’’ said Governor Ranguma. The move was echoed by Rarieda Member of Parliament Nicholas Gumbo who said the importation has severely affected fish-producing regions economically, as hundreds of local fish mongers have been pushed out of business. Ranguma says he will initiate consultations with relevant local and national players in the fisheries subsector to discuss the matter and to put in place a framework for the protection of the local fisher folk. The Governor further expressed his fears that the imported fish from China may not be fit for human consumption, saying he has instructed the health sector to confirm whether the imported delicacy is safe. “I have instructed the county government’s Department of Health to test the fish to determine its suitability for human consumption,” said Ranguma. @enock_x254
Uhuru signs trade deal with Modi to eradicate double taxation Kenya and India have entered into a revised agreement aimed at eradicating double taxation as the countries seek to strengthen bilateral ties. President Uhuru Kenyatta signed the agreement with India’s premier PM Narendra Modi earlier today. The two Heads of State will, during a two-day visit by Modi, explore how to strengthen existing links between the two countries, particularly with respect to trade. Kenya is looking to tap into India’s dominance in the health sector and in e-commerce, according to state house spokesman Manoah Esipisu. “Every Kenyan knows that both countries have long worked together in healthcare. We expect to make progress in formalising and deepening that cooperation, for the mutual benefit of both our peoples,” Esipisu said at a press briefing on Sunday.
“India’s government has also entered a joint venture with the African Union under the Indian-Africa Forum Summit initiative, to support teleeducation, telemedicine, e-commerce, e-governance, resource mapping and meteorological services. Kenya will be looking to extend the relevant agreements tied to that project, and we will also be looking to deepen our cooperation in ICT,” added the spokesman. India is a strategic partner of Kenya with a strong India diaspora in Kenya contributing actively to the country’s economy and socio–political environment. The Indian Prime Minister is on a fournation tour of Africa. He will visit South Africa before heading to Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in
early 1960s with the establishment of resident diplomatic missions in both Nairobi and New Delhi. Kenya also has a consulate in the commercial capital of Mumbai to increase consular and trade contacts. In October 2015, President Kenyatta visited India to attend the India-Africa Forum Summit. Esipisu had earlier said Uhuru will forge for renewal of relations, so that Kenya and India can benefit from each other’s expertise, experience, and strategic investment. According to Esipisu, Kenya would also be seeking to seal a preferential trade agreement. “Kenya will also urge that our goods be granted preferential status by the Indian authorities,” he said. @enock_x254
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Kenya Airways suspends flights to Juba MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016
National carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has suspended flights to Juba, South Sudan’s capital after a flare-up of fighting between rival factions in the unity government. “We wish to advise our guests that we have suspended flights to Juba, South Sudan due to uncertain security situation,” the airline stated in an announcement on Sunday. Clashes in Juba that first erupted on Thursday have resulted in numerous deaths. KQ had issued a notice to right size through staff redundancies and redeployment on March 31, 2016. The carrier said is it set to commence with the first phase of redundancies which will impact about 80 staff members. The South Sudanese government has since said it is in full control of the security situation in Juba after it was engaged in deadly clashes with opposition forces in and around the capital. Fighting erupted on Sunday morning between security forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and those loyal to First Vice President, Riek Machar. The country’s Minister of information and broadcasting, Michael Makuei Lueth, told reporters in Juba that the fighting was started by Machar’s forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO). He said the opposition forces attacked a check point where government forces have been stationed to regulate traffic, south of the capital, near the camp of the SPLA-IO. KQ’s move to suspend flights to Juba comes just as the flyer has embarked on a turnaround program dubbed “Operation Pride” aimed at bringing the once-floundering airline back to
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Liberty Insurance Liberty Insurance was the week’s top gainer after edging upwards by 8.8 per cent. The insurer’s share price was up to Sh14.85 from the previous week’s close of Sh13.65.The stock emerged the best performer despite moving 400 shares in the market. Yearto-date, its share price has shed 23.8 per cent of its value.
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Express Limited Express Limited was last week’s top losing stock following a 10.0 per cent slide in its share price over the course of the week’s trading. Express Ltd shares ended the week after touching a 52-week low of Sh2.70 from its previous closing price of Sh3.00. The stock retreated further during the week due to local investor selling. Year-to-date, its share price has shed 40 per cent of its value. Analysis by Amana Capital info@ amanacapital.co.ke
profitability. KQ said in a statement late last week that Operation Pride will deliver over $200 million (Sh20 billion) of value in various initiatives, half of which focus on increase in revenue and other half on cost reduction. The announcement also comes at a critical time for the national carrier, which partnered with the Ministry of Tourism by unveiling a Magical Kenya branded Dreamliner aircraft. This is in a bid to market Kenya as a top destination across all its flight destinations ahead of the peak tourism season.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala and KQ Chief Executive Officer Mbuvi Ngunze unveiled the Magical Kenya branding less than two weeks ago as part of the marketing and branding strategy that is geared towards boosting the country’s visibility in both traditional and emerging markets. Speaking during the unveiling, Balala said the sector was looking to use the airline’s visibility in potential markets within the region and Asia to drive up tourist numbers. @Dennis_x254
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Simba Corp partners with AutoXpress a companies plot aggressive regional ex MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016
Simba Corporation Limited, an integrated business controlling interests in diversified fields such as motor sales and service, hospitality, investment and financial services, has signed a partnership deal with AutoXpress Limited, a market leader in sales of auto parts and services in the Eastern Africa region. This partnership will see Simba Corporation customers leverage on AutoXpress’ wide network of over 20 appointed service and fitment centres in Kenya. Mitsubishi and Fuso vehicle owners will have access to genuine motor vehicle spare parts as well as service in a more convenient location rather than having to look for the same in other areas. This is in line with Simba Corporation’s strategic agenda aimed at bringing genuine parts and services closer to its customers. Speaking during the launch, Simba Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Adil Popat reiterated that this is one of the initiatives aimed at appreciating
their loyal customers who have been instrumental in driving the growth of the company. “Today’s event is in response to regular feedback from our customers and clients who continue to guide the way we offer our parts and services to them. It is always our pride when we receive feedback from our customers and implement the same. With this offering, all our customers shall be able to have unlimited access to our parts and services in very convenient locations”, Popat said. AutoXpress Managing Director, Sandeep Shah noted that Simba Corporation customers will be able to access minor and medium express service in line with Simba Corporation’s after sale procedures and standards. “This partnership is a culmination of a business relationship which began over 15 years ago, and today it has matured into a two-way relationship that will benefit both
Simba Corporation and AutoXpress customers,” said Mr. Shah. Simba Corporation continues to gain its foothold across the country through strategic partnerships and its commitment to provide genuine parts to its clients. Going forward, the firms seeks to enhance this proposition as it continues to reposition itself in the market as a leader in the supplier of vehicles and parts. “In the next two years, as we look to roll out this partnership in over 30 service and fitment centres countrywide, our customers will continue to experience an evergrowing range of products and services including new and retreaded tyres, wheels, batteries, shock absorbers, coil springs, lubricants, car accessories, computerized vehicle diagnostics, wheel alignment and wheel balancing,” said Shah. @kevin_x254
Simba Corp C.E.O, Adil Popat and AutoXpress M.D, Sandeep Shah sign agreemen parts and service centre
Kenyan doctors to benefit Lottery outfit said to be the biggest in East A from Medical Oncology Fellowship Programme A lottery billed as ‘East Africa’s biggest ever national lottery’ was unveiled at the weekend. The Pambazuka National Lottery (PNL) was launched as a Kenyan lottery
Kenya is among five sub-Saharan countries set to benefit from a twoyear Medical Oncology Fellowship Programme that aims to improve access to cancer care and increase the number of oncologists in the country. Merck, a leading science and technology company, has announced the start of the first Merck program that will sponsor nine medical doctors for Sub-Saharan African countries that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and South Africa in partnership with the University of Nairobi. “Our new program aims to increase the number of qualified oncologists across the continent. The scarcity of trained healthcare personnel capable of tackling prevention, early diagnosis and management of cancer is a bigger challenge in Africa than the lack of financial resources,” said Rasha Kelej, Chief Social Officer of the healthcare business sector. The shortage of oncologists threatens cancer care in Africa. According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, by 2020 there are expected to be 16 million new cases of cancer every year, 70 per cent of which will be experienced in developing countries. “We are committed to improving patient’s access to healthcare all over the world”, said Merck. “In Africa, where the number of oncologists is very limited, this starts by building additional medical
established in 2016 aimed at introducing world-class best practices into the Kenyan market. The lottery was launched across six different counties, namely; Mombasa,
capacity,” the group added. Over the past few years, Merck has significantly stepped up its activities in the African continent with an expected doubling of sales by 2020. In addition to its cancer drug Erbitux, which made Merck is a pioneer in targeted cancer therapy, the company is also making fast progress in the field of immuno-oncology, aimed at mobilizing the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.
“We believe that the only way to effectively prevent, detect and treat the rising number of cancer cases in Africa is through establishing public private partnerships between health ministries, academia, and industry in implementing successful programs such as the partnership with Merck,” said Prof. Isaac Kibwage, Principal of Colleges of Health Sciences, and University of Nairobi. Kibwage added that the fellowship program will not only target Kenyan doctors, but doctors from SubSaharan African countries as well with the aim of improving the quality and accessibility of cancer care across the continent. According to research done by Merck, Kenya only has 13 oncologists, most of them based in Nairobi for a population of 47 million, which translates to one oncologist per 3.6 million people. @lenah_x254
Ali Kiba live on stage at the Pambazuka National Lottery Launch.
Meru, Nakuru, Kisii, Kisumu and Nyeri. Lotteries are extremely popular acros various countries and have a histor that dates back to 100 B.C. A lottery is means of raising money in which peopl pay for the opportunity to win cash an other prizes. The distinctive element tha sets apart lotteries from other forms o gaming is that it costs only a small amoun of money for a chance to win a heft jackpot. Although the odds for winnin are extremely slim, the huge jackpot is th main selling feature with rollover jackpot spurring great ticket sales. The PNL launch came after the culminatio of a successful campaign dubbed the Its Bi campaign that had various roadshows an activations done in different parts of th country. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Hussei Mohamed, CEO Bradley Ltd said that h was delighted to be unveiling the PN product that is set to revolutionize th lives of Kenyans. “It is an honor to b introducing this never been seen befor brand in the market. The Pambazuk National Lottery seeks to provide revenue generating entertainment through the sale of an innovative product that will generat
State urged to invest more in sex education ahead of Wo The government has been urged to invest more in education and consider expanding the school curriculum to include sexual education to enable teenagers to make decisions from a more informed position. Speaking in Nairobi, the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) and UNFPA officials said that the country is shouldering a heavy teenage pregnancy
burden at a national rate of 18 per cent. The announcement comes just as governments across the globe mark World Population Day, which is held every year on July 11. According to Cecilia Kimemia, Program Officer in charge of population and development at UNFPA, harmful cultural practices such as Female Genital Mutilation
(FGM) are also a major contributor to th rising numbers of teenage pregnancies an consequently, maternal deaths. Narok, Homabay, West Pokot and Tan River are said to be having the highest rat of teenage pregnancy at 40, 33 and 28 pe cent respectively. “Up to 13,000 girls in the country ar dropping out of school every year du
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Global economy shows minimal growth as ‘Brexit’ threatens to slow improvement Supported by a surplus of central bank liquidity, the world has side-stepped numerous hazards and grown at a steady, though unspectacular, pace since 2010, new data has confirmed. According to international market analysts, the world economy is set to do it again in the coming year, slowed by the U.K. vote to leave the European Union (Brexit). “We might end up losing perhaps a quarter percentage point off ” world growth as a result of Brexit, said David Hensley, Director of Global Economics for financial services group JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York. “That’s not enough to knock us out of the 2 to 3 percent channel we’ve been operating in recent years.” Coming after the deepest recession since the Great Depression, the slow-motion expansion has failed to extinguish the lingering anxiety of consumers and companies scarred by the crisis. That has led both groups to hold back on their spending, in turn retarding the strength of the upswing. “It’s been a disappointing expansion, just drifting along,” said Peter Hooper, Chief Economist for Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. in New York and a former Federal Reserve official. It has, however, been sufficient to reduce joblessness, especially in the U.S., he noted. Central banks have already pushed monetary policy to its limits, cutting interest rates below zero in some countries and buying up bucket-loads of government bonds. Populist pressures fed by stagnating living standards are mounting, leading to the June 23 British vote to leave the EU and the rise of the unlikely duo of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders as candidates for president in the U.S, Bloomberg reports. @Dennis_x254
Energy deals prompt rival Middle Eastern countries to consider making peace Israel, Palestine and Egypt may be finally moving towards establishing peace in conflict-ridden parts of the Middle East, new reports have confirmed. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited Israel on Sunday to discuss efforts to renew stalled IsraeliPalestinian peacemaking, the first public visit by an Egyptian foreign minister in nine years. “My visit to Israel today is a continuation of Egypt’s longstanding sense of responsibility towards peace for itself and all the peoples of the region, particularly the PalestinianIsraeli peoples,” Shoukry said, standing beside Netanyahu at a press conference. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move “illustrates the change that has taken place in IsraeliEgyptian ties, including President (Abdel-Fattah) El-Sisi’s important call to advance peacemaking, with the Palestinians as well as Arab states.” In his speech at a new power plant in Assiut, 400 kilometers south of Cairo, Egypt’s head of State El-Sisi said he saw “a great chance for a better future,” between Israel and the Palestinians, Bloomberg reports. An ensuing
statement by Netanyahu championing Egypt’s involvement was coordinated, the people familiar with the talks said, speaking on condition of anonymity. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said it was “complementary” to his country’s effort. Bloomberg analysts indicate that returning as a key power broker in the region would help burnish Egypt’s international image as it struggles to revive its economy. Potential rewards would mitigate any increased risk of attack by militants because of closer ties to Israel. The affinity between El-Sisi, 61, and Netanyahu, 66, is also remarkable given that antipathy toward Israel still runs deep in Egypt. The government in Cairo and civil society groups typically have sought to keep dealings with Israelis to a minimum, and official contact is frequently kept secret. According to a Bloomberg report, dozens of militant attacks by an Islamic State affiliate on Egyptian security personnel have allowed El-Sisi to pull closer to the Jewish state. Israel, also targeted by militants operating in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula and the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, has let him
boost military operations along their shared border beyond what the 1979 treaty permits. “There is definitely a high level of cooperation that could be unprecedented, especially in the field of combating terrorism,” said Mohamed Kamal, a former lawmaker and a political science professor at Cairo University. “Egypt will handle this issue in a rational way, based on national interest.” Experts argue that potential gas deals between the countries would take cooperation to another level. Israeli supplies would ease Egypt’s energy crunch until it can develop its own field, the largest in the Mediterranean. After Israel and Turkey ended a six-year rift last month and said they would start talks on energy supplies, Netanyahu publicly sent a message of reassurance to El-Sisi. Israel’s Leviathan field, a large natural gas field located in the Mediterranean Sea, “can supply Egypt, and that is something we are working to advance, as well as Turkey,” he said at a news conference in Rome last month. @Dennis_x254
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the king of Saudi Arabia.
Nintendo makes Sh709bn following launch of free-to-play app Nintendo Co. Ltd., a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and software company, has added more than $7 billion (Sh709 billion) in market value since last week’s debut of a new smartphone app. The company made the cash following the launch of its ‘Pokemon’ fantasy monster character franchise. The game, which lets users track down virtual monsters in their vicinity, has topped the ‘free-to-download app charts’ for Apple in the U.S. and Australia since its release on July 7, according to market research group, App Annie.
Nintendo’s shares responded with their biggest intraday jump since at least 1983, when the stock started trading in Tokyo, climbing as much as 25 per cent on Monday, Bloomberg reports. Investors are taking Pokemon’s early success as a sign of things to come for a company that has yet to commit the most popular characters from its Mario or Zelda franchises to mobile gaming apps. “Clearly Nintendo has managed to pull off something very special that has created a craze in the mobile gaming market in matter of days,” Amir Anvarzadeh, Manager of Japanese
equity sales at BGC Partners Inc., wrote in a note to clients. “This game may not be big enough to move the earnings dial in the short term but sentiment-wise it could prove very potent at this stage for Nintendo when hopes of major success on mobile have been very deflated since last year,” Anvarzadeh added. The game recreates Pokemon’s underlying story of players scouring the world in search of “pocket monsters” to train and battle with each other. App users are encouraged to wander their own surroundings and unlock new
Pokemon characters using location tracking on their smartphones. Reports have already surfaced of players taking road trips and even renting boats to get to to hard-to-reach destinations in pursuit of virtual Pokemons. Pokemon Go is free-to-download and play, but additional items are available for purchase within the game. Nintendo also plans to release a plastic wristband device that will alert gamers to Pokemon activity. The game is currently only available to users in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. Dennis_x254
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17 year old soulful KenyanFrench artiste, Carine recently released her debut single Barre Toi. She started writing and performing in school while she was 15 years old and now hopes for a career in the music industry. She opened up to X- Access.
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ho is Carine? Carine Lemazurier is a 17 year old singer and songwriter. My heritage is a mix of When did you discover your talent? I discovered my talent by the age of 6 years old. I would sing and create songs in the car and when I was bored. My parents were also very encouraging and helped me nurture it. What challenges have you faced as a young upcoming artiste? a lot about the music industry and how much time it takes to actually write a song and to produce it then I have had the privilege to be able to shoot a music video that took a lot of time and patience but this is just the beginning so I am ready for many What genre of music do you prefer to do? I really love all types of genres but I prefer pop music, gives it an extra kick. Apart from music, what are your other interests? I am fascinated by business and when I am free I go horse riding. What is the music industry like in France as compared to Kenya? In Kenya, the music industry is more open and a bit easier to navigate because right now the only way you can make it in the music industry in France is by participating in TV Where do you record and how do you fund your music recording and videos? I record at Ennovator music with Timwork. I have been fortunate enough that my parents support my career as long as I
want to put my countries on the map Tell us more about your debut single? Barre Toi of a relationship and picking up the pieces living your life without the extra baggage. Do you write your own music? Yes I do. My best friend also helps me when I get ‘writer’s block.’ She wrote Is it inspired by a true story or just a composition? What do you hope to achieve as an artiste? I want to be able to make a name for emotions through my music and hopefully inspire them. I also want to How has your music been received both in Kenya and France? My music has been received nicely in France as well as Kenya and I am very lucky I have friends as well as family What is your view of the Kenyan music industry? Would you permanently settle in Kenya to pursue a career in music? I really don’t know enough about the music industry for now so it is not possible for me to say much. But I hope as I continue to release music I Last word or advice to young artistes? Believe in yourself, you will break that ceiling. Just be patient.
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REAL NAME: Carine Wangechi Suzanne Lemazurier STAGE NAME: CARINE AGE: 17 years old FAVORITE ARTISTE: Justin Bieber FAVORITE QUOTE: If your dreams don’t scare you they are not big enough.
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Kylie Jenner sparked even more engagement rumors after flashing giant bling on her ring finger. The 18-yearold Keeping Up with the Kardashians star shared a pic of herself posing through a car window while wearing a baggy white “Pablo” sweatshirt, reflective round sunglasses, and -- most importantly -- a sparkling ring on her left hand. The photo, shared to Instagram , gained 1.6 million likes and fueled talk of an engagement to her on-again boyfriend, Tyga. But then it turns out, they are not engaged!
her music has in the country. She had to calm the crowd down a The Crowd getting down. LEFT Songstress Estelle few times just to get her message up on stage. TOP Lovely ladies on the scene. through but it was something great to see even going as far as performing an encore for the audience. Sage and Jarel put up a good show too but Muthoni the Drummer Queen deserves props for her passion and enthusiasm. We can’t wait for the next one.
Ali Kiba stuns at ‘It’s Big’ concert Tanzanian song bird Ali Kiba famed for his numerous hit songs including ‘Mwana’ last evening delivered a great performance staged at the
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Unity in Diversity at the Luo Festival 2016 Culture, a culture of Class, trendsetters and pace-setters’ over the weekend saw a celebration that embraced unity in diversity. Music being a universal language of mankind, hundreds of revelers from all walks of life thronged the Carnivore grounds putting to rest the installed in any Kenyan from any tribe. As Sarah Dessen clearly puts it; ‘Music is the great uniter. An incredible force. Something that people
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shows taking place in other locations in the country and the launch of the Pambazuka National lottery. Eric Omondi surprised everyone with his wardrobe changes and musical performance though MC-ing will remain his strong suit.
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Akothee fails to impress at the Luo festival Self-endorsed Madam Boss Akothee disappointed hundreds of fans at the 2016 edition of the Luo Festival. Akothee, who landed at Carnivore grounds from a chopper was unable to deliver on all matters vocals. With just a few songs to her name and the crowd looking uninterested in her stint on stage was cut short saving revelers the agony. Akothee who did more talking as opposed to singing sounded more of a braggart as opposed to an entertainer.
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THE 4TH ANNUAL BEAUTYCON FESTIVAL
KARRUECHE TAN showed off her impeccable abs.
KELLI BERGLUND was sizzling in red.
MADISON BEER’S boots game was impressive. DYAYA MITCHELLE was all black.
Who is the fairest of them all?
ALICIA SIXTOS rocked blue leather.
The origin of fashion was beauty; the need to look appealing at all times. Initially, beauty was simply about facial appearance unlike today where clothes, jewelry, shoes and accessories all work together to complete the ideal beautiful look. Every year since 2013, celebrities gather for the annual Beautycon Festival to exchange notes on beauty tips. Have a peek at how they looked this year.
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Shannon has released a new song entitled Mr Police man. The song is a more of a groovy dance hall/reggae song accompanied by great vocals from Shannon that will get you off your feet as you enjoy the rhythm. With this being the last song release ever from Provoke Music Kenya since they have announced their closure of doing recordings in the music industry. Shannon whose song was received well by the audience said she had her love for music since the age of 6 years and her focus now is to see her music grow larger having a great audience and to be the game-changer in the music industry both locally and globally.
SKYLER SAMUELS stunned in this mixed design ensemble.
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OSIEPNA AND BUSU MOJA Vivian is an upcoming artist from Kisumu with an extremely soulful voice and style that will get you wanting to learn Luo just as they say Luo is not a tribe it’s a calling. Just by the way she delivers her melodies. She is a talented musician on the rise in East Africa and beyond.
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Yet another hot collabo from Tiwa Savage and Wizkid titled Bad that has proven that the two artistes, both from Nigeria, are a perfect match even though they have different styles of doing music. The beat, vocals and rhythm blended perfectly making the tune of the song sound more urban even though it’s an African song. The song is all about a hustler who is out to make money, and so if you don’t like his style you can unfollow him but he is determined to be better and make more money because God is always on his side.
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Ronaldo-less Portugal limp to Euro triumph MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016
From Page 16 Ronaldo, with his knee heavily strapped, then hobbled up the steps to lift the Euro 2016 trophy and fill a gap in his glittering list of honours. He was then centre stage in the subsequent celebrations, lying on the floor in front of his joyous team-mates. The 31-year-old’s night started and ended in tears, but this was a journey from agony to ecstasy - and his status as a Portuguese national hero was cemented even further. Portugal may have been unspectacular winners of an unspectacular Euro 2016 - they won only one game in 90 minutes. But this tough, resilient, organised team under coach Santos were justified in the wild celebrations that took place in front of their fans at Stade de France after the trophy presentation. They finished third in their group, edged out of second place by Iceland’s last-minute winner against Austria, a result that led to England’s downfall in the last 16. Portugal saw off the talented Croatia in extra time in the last 16, beat Poland on penalties in the quarter-finals and then ended the great Wales adventure with a 2-0 win in the semi-finals. Every quality that kept them in contention - but never earned the plaudits - was on show in Paris as they inflicted on France what Greece had inflicted on them at Euro 2004. With goalkeeper Rui Patricio heroic and defenders Pepe and Jose Fonte outstanding, they frustrated France, growing in threat and strength as a largely tedious final ran on. “First of all I’d like to thank God for being with us, my wife, my mother, my grandson. My father wherever he is, he’s probably having a few beers. Cristiano Ronaldo is an amazing example. Today he tried to remain on the pitch. He was very strong in the locker room, he helped all of the boys, that’s the definition of teamwork. We have a bright future but right now we need to celebrate,” manager Fernando Santos said after the match. This was the greatest moment in Portugal’s football history and the celebrations were worthy of the occasion. France went into this Euro 2016 final backed by a tide of emotion and expectation after victory against World Cup holders Germany in Thursday’s semi-final in Marseille. Goalkeeper Lloris, one of France’s senior figures, spoke of how Euro 2016 had helped the population “escape” the suffering of the Paris attacks in November, in which 130 people died and hundreds more were injured. France’s players have been dignified and carried that burden confidently to reach the final against Portugal, but there was to be no happy conclusion to this campaign as they failed to reproduce the form that beat Germany. Perhaps that weight was finally too much for them here with the nation behind them. They were unable to take
Portugal players take a photo with the trophy at the Stade de France after beating hosts France 1-0 in the final last night. PHOTO/EPA Portugal players celebrate with the Eufa Euro 2016 trophy at the Stade de France in Paris last night. PHOTO/EPA
Portugal players toss their coach Fernando Santos in the air in celebration of their Euro 2016 triumph in Paris last night. PHOTO/EPA
Portugal coach Fernando Santos reacts at the final whistle that confirmed his team’s triumph over France to win the Eufa Euro for the first time ever in their history. He is held back by captain Cristiano Ronaldo. PHOTO? EPA
Goalscorer Eder celebrates with Ronaldo at the end of the game in Paris, France last night. PHOTO/EPA
advantage of what should have been a huge lift to their hopes when Ronaldo went off - indeed his departure seemed to effect the hosts more than Portugal. “The disappointment is there and it’s immense. There are no words to describe this feeling. Clearly we had our chances but we weren’t cool-headed enough. My players gave everything tonight but unfortunately we lacked what is essential. We have to try and digest this,” coach Didier Deschamps said after the match. Gignac almost provided a dramatic winning goal in the final seconds of normal time, but in the final reckoning Didier Deschamps’ side were unable
to rise to the occasion and suffered the bitter disappointment of defeat in a major final in their own capital city. “There is no way of reducing their disappointment, but we must not forget the enthusiasm of millions of people which our run generated. It is hard to look at the positives now but there are many. We did not play with the brakes on but Portugal are good at stopping you from playing. They play as a unit. Without Cristiano Ronaldo they had one fewer attacking option. We didn’t play a bad game. We went for it,” added the former Les Blues captain who won the World Cup in 1998.
Dejected French players leave the pitch after their final loss to Portugal in Paris last night. PHOTO/EPA
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Tusker stretch lead as Homeboyz halt Gor Rwanda international Meddie Kagere scored on his first start since making a sensational return to Gor Mahia but his goal was not enough to give the reigning league champions victory against Kakamega Homeboyz who fought back to force a 1-1 draw at Moi Stadium, Kisumu. Kagere was thrown straight into the mix after signing for Kogalo in midseason and he didn’t take long to show his undoubted worth, scoring the opener for Kogalo in the 12th minute after a surging George Odhiambo placed the ball at the near post and Kagere slotted home. It was the first clean attack in the opening half and the only shot on target for Jose Ze Maria’s side who bossed the visitors but were unable to add to their advantage. Homeboyz had a goal disallowed in the 19th minute when fullback Athman Buki headed home from a free kick but he was adjudged offside. Homeboyz would also muster only one shot on target in the entire half, the dangerous Andrew Murunga shooting straight at Oluoch just before the interval. Despite controlling huge possession, the hosts were unable to add on to their lead with Jacques Tuyisenge heading just wide a cross from Innocent Wafula at the stroke of half time.
The second half was as bereft of chances as the first one, George Blackberry having the first go with a long range effort that went just wide in the 56th minute. Strength from the bench Both sides turned on to their bench as tired legs started to show, Amos Nondi coming on for Gor Mahia while David Odhiambo made his debut for the tireless visitors. It was Odhiambo who almost made immediate impact, coming close in the 65th minute with a shot from a tight angle that rolled nervously across the face of goal with Oluoch beaten. Kagere, who had been tightly marked after scoring his goal, was substituted with 20 minutes to the final whistle with Baron Oketch coming on. Kogalo were almost gifted the second in the 80th minute when Moses Chikati almost scored an own goal from a Francis Kahata cross but goalkeeper Michael Wanyika made a reflex save to push the ball for a fruitless corner. The visitors looked dangerous while attacking on the left channel where they were offered acres of space to operate on and stretch Kogalo fullback Karim Nizigiyimana. Their equalizer came in the 82nd minute, Ali Bhai volleyingpast Oluoch after he was picked out by the impressive substitute Odhiambo. On
Tusker FC striker Stephen Owusu celebrates after scoring in a previous league match. He converted from the spot to give Tusker a 2-1 over Ulinzi yesterday.
the other end, Wanyika was called into action two minutes to the final whistle, the keeper keeping off a stinging effort from Amos Nondi to salvage his side
a point and end Gor Mahia’s 7-game winning run. Despite the result, Gor Mahia moved up a spot to 2nd, tied on points with
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PAYBILL NO. 295525 Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (R) holds the trophy next to teammates Ricardo Quaresma (L) and Pepe after winning the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, last night. PHOTO: Tibor ILLYES/EPA
Portugal crowned the champions of Europe
Portugal overcame the early loss of captain Cristiano Ronaldo to beat hosts France in the Euro 2016 final and win their first major tournament thanks to substitute Eder’s superb extra-time strike. Real Madrid forward Ronaldo was carried off in tears in the 25th minute at Paris’ Stade de France, eighteen minutes after injuring his knee in a clash with France’s Dimitri Payet. France, the firm favourites, were unable to capitalise on Ronaldo’s absence, although they almost won it at the end of normal time when substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac turned and hit the inside of the post. Raphael Guerreiro hit the bar with a free-kick for Portugal after 108 minutes, but seconds later they were ahead when Eder fired a low, 25-yard drive past keeper Hugo Lloris. Ronaldo, who had given his Portugal teammates animated encouragement in the break before extra time, was offering as much tactical advice as coach Fernando Santos in chaotic closing moments - and he was reduced to tears once more at the final whistle before lifting the
trophy that has eluded his country for so long. Ronaldo has claimed the game’s major prizes such as the Champions League with Manchester United and Real Madrid - but a landmark victory with his country has always eluded him. The greatest disappointment was when, as hosts of Euro 2004, Portugal were beaten 1-0 by rank outsiders Greece in the final at Lisbon’s famous Stadium of Light. Portugal also lost in the World Cup semi-finals in 2006, the quarter-finals at Euro 2008 and the semi-finals at Euro 2012 - and it looked like the curse would strike again when Ronaldo lay on the turf distraught after two attempts to play on through the pain. What a contrasting image it was in the closing seconds of extra time as he virtually took charge of team affairs and light-heartedly bumped into coach Santos, before breaking down in tears when British referee Mark Clattenburg signalled full-time. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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18:30
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10
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11
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