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Cabinet to hold special meeting over payments P

resident Uhuru Kenyatta will tomorrow chair a special cabinet meeting as the government moves to ensure payments are made to all state suppliers.

Most government suppliers have not been paid for close to a year with the debts now threatening to ground operations of most companies run by youths, women and persons with disabilities, who often have limited access to capital.

President Kenyatta came to power with a clear assurance to the special groups that he would open up government businesses for them.

In fact, he gave a directive that 30 percent of all state tenders be given to the youth, women and persons with disabilities.

But delayed payment to services rendered is now threatening to ruin the noble plan.

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Fires linked to infighting as more schools burn Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia converses with President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto on the pavement after a meeting of the cabinet at the Great Rift valley Lodge in Naivasha in April. The cabinet will hold a special sitting tomorrow.

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In fighting by officials at the ministry of education has been cited alongside non-adherence to guidelines causes of unrests in schools.

The revelations emerged during a meeting between Education Cabinet Secretary and civil societies in the sector even as more schools reported cases of arson attacks.

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From Page 1 In its Thursday meeting, the cabinet is said to have agreed to prioritise the disbursement of all payments to youth, women and persons with disabilities.

And in his address to the media yesterday, State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu said the President fully supports the Cabinet’s decision.

“In recognition of this, the President will hold a special Cabinet meeting on Tuesday to specifically deal with this matter, and to make certain that youth, women and persons with disabilities receive the utmost consideration and protection for their services to government,” Esipisu said.

He noted that Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) formed to help marginalised groups get state tenders has improved the people’s access to the opportunities.

“AGPO was established to help marginalised groups, but delayed payments have become more detrimental than helpful to these groups, who often have limited access to capital,” he said.

According to Esipisu, President Kenyatta has asked all state departments to present to the meeting their progress as regards their payment plans at tomorrow’s meeting.

On the Banking Act (Amendment) Bill 2015 which was passed by parliament last week and which seeks to regulate interest rates, Mr Esipisu said the President will spend time consulting once it is formally transmitted to him.

Pressure is mounting on President

Cabinet Secretaries Henry Rotich and Najib Balala follow proceedings during a cabinet retreat in naivasha last April. President Uhuru Kenyatta will tomorrow chair a special cabinet meeting to discuss payments to supply dues.

Kenyatta with both the opposition and trade unions urging him to sign into law the Bill while bankers are calling for its rejection.

“It is yet to be formally transmitted to the President, but when he finally gets it, he will spend time consulting extensively on the provisions, before applying his mind and making his decision,” Esipisu said.

Opposition chief Raila Odinga said the President has the opportunity to fulfil his election pledge on cheap loans by assenting to the Bill.

“High commercial lending rates, often around 18 per cent or more, have stifled businesses and particularly killed upstarts such as youth projects,” said Mr Odinga adding that high interest rates, like the cost of power,

has forced some investors to relocate to neighbouring countries with better rates.

“The President remains committed to finding a solution to the high interest rates in the country — indeed, it was among his campaign promises, and he is committed to fulfilling that pledge to Kenyans,” Esipisu said. @peter_x254

You have no legal mandate to investigate us, Hassan tells joint committee The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has told the joint parliamentary select committee on IEBC reforms that it has no legal mandate to continue with their sitting because they are ‘acting without any petition from the public.’

Appearing before the committee this morning, IEBC chairman Issack Hassan said termed the sitting of the committee as illegal and against Article 251 of the Constitution.

“Article 251 states the grounds on the removal of electoral commissioners, but now the committee has turned out to play all the roles…it is the petitioner and at the same time will make the final determination, “Hassan said Hassan told the Orengo-Kiraitu chaired committee that electoral commissioners can only be removed through a public petition as stipulated in article 251 of the Constitution.

He said what the committee is doing is a violation of Article 50 of the Constitution on fair hearing.

He said as things stand now, the joint select committee has turned out to be the petitioner, collecting views from members of the public and will then make a determination.

“It is therefore our presentation that the committee rules on the objection we have made before we make any further presentation,” he said.

“These are fundamental issues in law and the committee must provide a way forward,” commissioner Thomas @samf_x254 Letangule added.

Anti-reformist officials linked to unrests as more schools burn From Page 1 Infighting at the Education Ministry and non-adherence to the ministry’s guidelines have been cited as the root causes of the latest cases of students unrests.

Ministry officials who have been compromised by the old system are said to be uncomfortable with the reforms being undertaken by the education cabinet secretary and are eager to frustrate his efforts.

Speaking after a close-door meeting with Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’I today, civil societies under the Elimu Yetu Coalition have revealed that some the anti-reforms officials are on a go slow as a way of expressing their displeasure.

“Some of the old guards in the ministry are unhappy with the CS for the reforms he has introduced. They are on a go slow and also using other means to frustrate him. He has closed all the taps they have been enjoying from,” said Janet Ouko, the Elimu Yetu Coalition national coordinator.

Ouko observed that the Basic Education Act has not been implemented leading to several loopholes that have precipitated the unrests.

She cited the continued issuance of mock exams that were abolished in the Act and a cosmetic participation of students and parents in crucial decision making.

“The guidelines abolished mock exams but up to now school heads are still offering them. Students and parents are no longer accommodated while decisions are made abd especially those that affect them,” said Ouko.

This comes in wake of continued wave of arson attacks in public schools. after four more dormitories were set on fire Sunday night.

Police and the Kenya Red Cross said injuries were reported in one of the arson attacks. The incidents occurred at Baringo High School in Baringo County, St Augustine Boarding Primary School in Mombasa and Gachika Secondary School in Kiganjo.

Similar incidents were reported earlier in the day at Ngaru Girl’s High School, Kirinyaga County, and St Mary’s High School in Narok and Lelwak High School in Nandi County.

Already detectives are investigating if the fire at St Augustine Primary School in Tudor Mombasa was related to the

wave of unrest in secondary schools countrywide.

More than 100 schools have in the last months experience arson cases with different stakeholders shifting blame to various factors.

They have backed the decision of the CS not to close schools prematurely saying that would be a dangerous precedent to students who at times go on strike on flimsy grounds.

“We are fully behind Dr. Matiangi

decision who have refused to close schools prematurely. That would set a dangerous precedent to our students,” added Ouko.

The lobby now says it has laid out a comprehensive 13 policy guideline which it will be presenting to the ministry once after every two months as a remedy to unrests to schools.

They want the ministry to reconstitute the National Parents Association after

Elimu Yetu Coalition board chairman Daniel Wesonga briefs the press at Intercontinental hotel after their meeting with Education CS Fred Matiang’i earlier today.

the Musau Ndunda -led association was abolished early in January.

According to the lobbys chairperson Daniel Wesonga, their policies will also be geared towards generating evidence of other possible root causes of unrests by students.

“The policies framework we shall share with the ministry shall include unearthing evidence of unrests not only dealing on symptoms,” said Wesonga.

Wesonga noted that they will also be unmasking cartels in managements that have been looting or misappropriating government funds.

“Someone will have to explain how they have been using the funds,” he stated.

CS Matiang,i who chaired the closed door meeting declined to speak to the media only saying that ‘civil societies shall continue working with the government’ He has fastracted various reforms in the education sector including change of term calendars and curtailing exam cheats.

Teachers unions have opposed some of the reforms claiming they have led to the cases of arson. @wilson_x254

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IEBC: No technical hitches in 2017 polls The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has assured the country that the technology set to be used in the 2017 polls will not develop any hitch during transmission of results from counties. Information Communication and Technology director at the commission James Muhati said all systems are in place and the commission will carry out a number of tests with the equipment before August. “I know a number of things happened with electronic devices in the 2013 General Elections but right now everything is set and we continue to upgrade our systems, so nobody should be worried about any technological failure or hitch,” he said.

Muhati who joined the commission in May last year as the ICT Director has a vast of experience having worked in a number of institutions including Kenya Airways for 15 years as ICT and Technical Director. He said no technical failure will be experienced under his reign.

Speaking on Saturday in Naivasha during a workshop with political reporters, Muhati said all security and technological testing of the electronic equipment to be used in the 2017 elections will be tested six months before the polls to rectify any hitch that may occur in 2017.

“A number of tests including internal

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer Ezra Chiloba.

hacking will be done to our equipment to ensure that they cannot be tampered with during transmission of results. We will tighten every gap to ensure that nobody can get access to

Kiunjuri warns Wamalwa over politics while CS

All Cabinet Secretaries should focus on their mandate in serving the public and ensure that the Jubilee government wins the 2017 polls, Devolution Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri has said.

Coming just a day after four MPs endorsed Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa for the Nairobi Governor’s seat, Kiunjuri said Cabinet Secretaries should be fully engaged in service delivery and not constant politicking.

“There will be a lot of talks at the moment as far as 2017 is concerned but as a Cabinet Secretary you should not allow politicians to distract you from your core duty,” Kiunjuri said last night during an interview on Citizen TV. Yesterday four MPs from Mt Kenya region endorsed Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa for Nairobi governor seat.

Kanini Kega (Kieni), Ferdinard Waititu (Kabete), Jude Njomo (Kiambu) and Mpuru Aburi (Kieni East) made the announcement at St Peter’s and Paul Catholic churches in Kiambu.

“We cannot let the governor’s seat go to the Opposition again. We lost once but we are now well organised. We know who we want for Nairobi governor – Eugene Wamalwa,” Kega said, adding that Wamalwa has served as a minister for many years. Waititu said Wamalwa is a friend of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto and “if he takes the mantle in Nairobi, we will feel the benefits in Kiambu”.

“Wamalwa who has been endorsed by some politicians and all those who have expressed their interests in Nairobi gubernatorial seat are my friends and I don’t want to condemn the CS for anything at the moment,” Kiunjuri said.

our systems,” he said. Muhati said the commission is also addressing issues of logistics on part of the electronic equipment to ensure reliability during election time. “We are also working

on the backup plan just to ensure that nothing goes wrong during the elections,” he said.

Muhati said the commission will continue to engage experts on

technology both from the private sector and political parties to ensure that they have a trusted system before the polls. “We want to engage as many experts as possible on this ICT matters because we also believe that consultation matters a lot,” Muhati said. The Commission’s Chief Executive Officer Ezra Chiloba said the commission is well prepared to handle the next poll and are only planning for the future.

“If there is an election that we are well prepared to handle is the one scheduled for next year. I can assure you that we are in fact planning for the future and not next year’s poll anymore,” Chiloba said.

“We don’t want to focus so much on whatever happened in 2013, we are firmly focused to handle the 2017 general elections,” Chiloba added.

Chiloba said the commission will negotiate with all communication service providers Safaricom, Airtel and Orange to have a reliable network in the transmission of results in next year’s polls. “Some of the service providers have assured that they will put masts in areas where their network is weak so as to boost the reliability of network when transmitting results,” Chiloba said. @sam_x254

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WHIPPING FOR PUNISHMENT: An Acehnese woman is whipped in front of the

public at Al Furqon Mosque, Banda Aceh, Indonesia earlier today. Three Acehnese couples were sentenced to be whipped for violating the sharia law for dating between a man and a woman, a violation of sharia law. Whipping is one form of punishment imposed in Aceh for violating Islamic Sharia law. PHOTO: HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK/EPA

ELEPHANT TASK: Thai elephant next a mahout (L) and a Hanuman mascot of the referendum (R) hold placards during a referendum campaign, urging people to vote on 07 August, in Ayutthaya province, north of Bangkok, Thailand, early today. Six elephants were present during the referendum campaign in Ayutthaya, as Thailand is scheduled to hold a referendum on a controversial militarybacked draft constitution on 07 August 2016. Free speech and protest against the draft constitution has largely been quashed by the ruling military junta government. Many activists who have spoken out against it and the government have been detained or arrested. PHOTO: NARONG SANGNAK/EPA

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Morning newspaper summaries This Man Matiang’i: Described Allow cheap loans, Raila I blew Sh7m windfall and

by Knut as “a bull in a China shop”, Education urges Uhuru: President Kenyatta now I got nothing: Miano CS Fred Matiang’i has rattled many people’s nerves since he joined the Cabinet in 2013.

From fighting the media, to causing chaos at the Lands Ministry (as acting CS) and now fighting Education officials and unions, the man from Borabu, Nyamira county, has also earned the sobriquet “the Magufuli of Kenya” because of his impromptu visits to public schools. Some see him as unnecessarily combative and not straightforward, even in simple matters that can be resolved without face-offs.

yesterday came under pressure from the opposition and trade unions to sign into law a Bill seeking to regulate interest rates. Cord leader Raila Odinga welcomed the Bill and urged President Kenyatta to sign it, as did the Central Organisation of Trade Unions. The Bill provides that banks cap their interest on loans at no more than four per cent of Central Bank of Kenya base rates. The President has promised to act in the public interest.

Kaminja, 70, still has hopes that another windfall will come his way and lift him from his misery. In February 2013, he received a Sh7 million payout after the Government acquired his two-and-a-half acre land for construction of a dam. “When I get the Sh64 million I will buy a big car and build a big hotel,” Mr Kaminja told The Standard, reminiscing about the good days three years ago when money was none of his problems.

Sign Bill to cap interest Heavy price for childless Politics of ugal; Truth In one of the most atrocious about the ever rising cost rates, Raila tells Uhuru: marriage: cases of domestic violence, a man chopped off of maize flour: Millers have bought President Uhuru Kenyatta should sign into the hands of his wife of seven years because

Revealed: Taxpayers’ exposure in Treasury’s secret power deals: A

protracted legal battle pitting the government against a Virgin Islandsregistered private power company has exposed the heavy financial risk that Kenyan taxpayers are facing in the many concessions the State has secretly granted private power producers. At the centre of the dispute that is before the High Court in Nairobi is a support letter the government wrote to Kinangop Wind Park promising to compensate the power firm.

KDF to report cost of military operations after law is amended: The

less than 200,000 out of a million bags of maize after they alleged there was a shortage.

In the latest intrigue of the maize politics, the millers have now softened their appetite for the commodity after the Government moved to end speculation by putting the one million bags on sale. Last month, millers claimed that they were running out of stock, a shortage that was used to justify the rising prices of maize flour.

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will soon be compelled to disclose the total cost its troops have incurred in the five year battle against Somalia-based AlShabaab terrorists if Parliament passes proposed changes to the law governing the country’s military. The new law is expected to open the lid on the KDF’s spending while on local or foreign missions.

Auditor Ouko clears Cabinet plans to save Jubilee’s new power Chiloba in Sh259m pay Uchumi with Sh1.2 bn: The balance: National Assembly Speaker has proposed to pump Sh1.2 billion Justin Muturi and some Jubilee leaders have for voter kits: Auditor General Cabinet into the ailing supermarket chain Uchumi, in criticised some recommendations being made

Taxpayers paid pensions to the dead, says Ouko:

law the bill capping interest rates for the sake of suffering Kenyans, Cord leader Raila Odinga has said. Uhuru should sign the bill “without further excuses and unnecessary delays”, he said. MPs last week passed the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2015, which requires that banks shall not charge interest above four per cent of Kenya Banks’ Reference Rate.

Edward Ouko has absolved IEBC chief executive Ezra Chiloba of any financial impropriety for paying a supplier Sh259 million for excess Evids.

Chiloba was condemned by the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee for effecting the controversial payment to Face Technologies, which supplied 4,600 excess electronic voter identification devices without a contract. The PAC wanted Chiloba to not only return the money, but also be barred from holding public office.

they cannot have children. Jackline Mwende, 27, of Kathama Village, Masii in Machakos County, is also nursing injuries on her head and neck after her husband, Stephen Ngila Thenge, 34, attacked her with a panga on July 24. Yesterday, Ms Mwende - a shopkeeper told the Nation that before the attack, they had separated for about three months.

yet another government bailout but spelt out some conditions before the funds are released.

State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu said a meeting on Thursday, chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta, tasked Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohammed to provide further details on measures taken by the retailer’s management, considering that previous efforts to bailout the company had failed to yield results.

by CORD on electoral reforms. The leaders said some of the recommendations, among them the declaration of presidential results at the polling stations and appointment of parttime electoral offficials, were impractical and unconstitutional. They told the Opposition to respect the Constitution, adding that any amendments and approvals must be in the interests of Kenyans, not a few individuals.

Auditor-General Edward Ouko has exposed gaps in the IT-based pension payment system that is being used to pay dead people retirement benefits. Ouko said the Pension Management Information System (PMIS) is able to capture, save and process pension payments with incomplete data, paving way for dead people to be paid retirement benefits. “4,477 dependents in the system were aged over 70.

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about banks that is made after the markets close, and with a weekend to come before they reopen, brings back dark memories of the 2007-08 financial crisis. The results of the latest European bank stress test, which were released on Friday night, lacked the drama of that period and contained much that was reassuring. But they did not dispel the doubts that linger around a handful of institutions, notably in Italy. Aggregate numbers suggested that European banks were in a generally healthier position than at the time of the last stress test, in autumn 2014. This time the banks started off with an average “fullyloaded” capital ratio of 12.6% and ended up with one of 9.2% in the tests’ most adverse scenario. www.theguardian.com

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reeled on Sunday amid a sustained campaign of criticism by the parents of a Muslim American soldier killed by a suicide bomber in Iraq and a rising outcry within his own party over his rough and religiously charged dismissal of the couple. The confrontation between the parents, Khizr and Ghazala Khan, and Mr. Trump has emerged as an unexpected and potentially pivotal flash point in the general election. Mr. Trump has plainly struggled to respond to the reproach of a military family who lost a son, and has answered their criticism derisively — first implying that Ms. Khan had been forbidden to speak at the Democratic National Convention, then declaring that Mr. Khan had “no right” to question Mr. Trump’s familiarity with the Constitution. www.nytimes.com

weekend to come before they reopen, brings back dark memories of the 2007-08 financial crisis. The results of the latest European bank stress test, which were released on Friday night, lacked the drama of that period and contained much that was reassuring. But they did not dispel the doubts that linger around a handful of institutions, notably in Italy. Aggregate numbers suggested that European banks were in a generally healthier position than at the time of the last stress test, in autumn 2014.

This time the banks started off with an average “fully-loaded” capital ratio of 12.6% and ended up with one of 9.2% in the tests’ most adverse scenario; that compares with a fall from 11.1% to 7.6% last time. www.economist.com

US $18bn credit card debt spree sparks fears:

US banks have ramped up lending to consumers through credit cards and overdrafts at the fastest pace since 2007, triggering concerns that they are taking on too much risk in a slowing economy. The industry has piled on about $18bn of card loans and other types of revolving credit within just three months, as consumers borrow more and banks battle for customers with air miles, cashback deals and other offers. The surge in lending has come as economists expect the US election to create sufficient uncertainty to impede growth for the rest of the year, increasing the stakes for lenders at a time when the credit cycle appears to have passed a peak.

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Deacons to list at the bourse with stock selling at Sh15 per share

Deacons has today announced that it will be listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) tomorrow and that it will sell its stock at Sh15 per share valuing the clothing retailer at Sh1.85 billion.

Speaking at a Nairobi hotel early today, Chief Executive Officer of Deacons East Africa Muchiri Wahome the said that listing will be of great value to the company as the profile of the firm will go up.

“By listing our company to NSE, shareholders will have an opportunity to see the value of their shares and also be able to buy and sell their shares by making an independent solution,” said Wahome.

Wahome added that the listing will help the company grow its business to the next level. The retail company, which has 33 stores in Kenya, operates clothing outlets in three countries, including Uganda and Rwanda.

The retailer also plans to venture into different cities in the country, “We want to diversify in Kenya by venturing to cities like Kisumu, Eldoret, Meru and Nakuru,” said Wahome.

The CEO added that the retailer also plans to roll out five stores every year to improve the productivity of the company.

The company is also planning to relaunch an E-commerce platform that will help increase its recvenues.

“Globally, everybody is moving to technology, we want to create an

opportunity for the youth to purchase our goods and services online, this is a global trend to bring international values to the company,” reiterated Wahome.

“A company listed at the NSE will allow East Africa members to grow the business profile, there are a lot of

Investments & Chamas Expo at KICC SACCOS, micro finance institutions, stock brokers, venture capitalists, financial advisers and investments authors.

The affair will be held at the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC) along Harambee Avenue in Nairobi.

‘Pitch to the Ladykillers’ meeting at The Hub East Africa in Nairobi The Hub East Africa, one of the country’s leading incubators, will on Thursday August 4, host an event dubbed ‘Pitch to The Ladykillers’ at 2:00 pm.

The affair will allow attendees to test

raising Sh700 million. Listing by introduction signals that the company will not be seeking additional capital from the market. The mode is an easier and faster entry route to the stock market with less regulatory scrutiny compared to an initial public offering. @enock_x254

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Uber defends prices cut, says it will up demand for taxi services

A recent move by Uber to lower its prices 35 per cent will increase demand for the multinational taxi company’s services, the firm has said.

The firm’s Kenyan subsidiary has stated that while the price cuts kick in, Uber will have minimum earnings guarantees in place to encourage drivers to test the impact for themselves.

“We believe these changes will help, but while the city adjusts to the new prices, we are putting in place minimum payment guarantees for drivers to ensure they don’t lose out. And if the amount they make on the road isn’t what we expect, we’ll reassess this price change,” a spokesperson on behalf of the company said.

“Price cuts are designed to help drivers.

A driver who is logged into the Uber app is doing one of three things: sitting idle while waiting for a trip, on their way to pick up a rider, or carrying a rider to their destination. The third scenario is the only time a driver is earning a fare,” Uber said in a recent statement.

“Price cuts boost demand so more people are requesting more rides with Uber, meaning drivers will spend more time with riders in the backseat and less time sitting idly waiting for a request,” the statement added.

Uber stated that at this stage in the company’s growth, the firm has seen a lot of price cuts, so and now has a good sense of how they work. @Dennis_x254

BuSINESS DIARY Lionel Holdings Company Limited will on Friday August 5, 2016 hold an Investments & Chamas Expo at 8:30am in Nairobi.

The Expo is a forum that will bring together key players that offer investment chamas products and services ranging from banks, insurers, land & real estate agents,

resources going on,” he added.

The company had sold some its shares to a select number of investors in 2010 through a private offer. Deacons was selling 12,800,000 shares at Sh62.5 each during the private offer aiming to raise Sh800 million.

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their business plans in the company of the Ladykillers, experienced business women and women investors.

The event will be held at the Hub East Africa headquarters, along Waiyaki Way, in Nairobi.

Boosting competition in African markets can eradicate, poverty says World Bank

Boosting competition in consumer markets and key input sectors can help African countries grow faster and alleviate poverty, a recent report by the World Bank Group and the African Competition Forum (ACF) says.

Dubbed ‘Breaking Down Barriers’, the report finds that reducing the prices of basic food staples by just 10 per cent, as a result of tackling cartels and improving regulations that limit competition in food markets, could lift nearly half a million people in Kenya, South Africa and Zambia out of poverty saving households in these countries over $700 million (Sh71 billion) a year.

The reports states that fundamental market reforms to increase competition in key sectors is critical for competitiveness and economic growth.

“Strengthened competition policy in Africa not only encourages sustainable economic growth and competitiveness across the continent by creating firms and industries that are more

productive, it directly impacts poverty by encouraging firms to deliver the best deals to consumers, particularly the poor thus protecting them from paying higher prices for essential goods and services,” said Anabel Gonzalez, Senior Director of the World Bank Group’s Trade & Competitiveness Global Practice. Sub-Saharan and North African countries have relatively low levels of competition where more than 70 per cent of African countries rank in the bottom half of countries globally on the perceived intensity of local competition and on the existence of fundamentals for market-based competition.

The report states that lack of competition hurts consumer welfare in the region especially for the poorest.

“In many African cities the prices of staple foods including white rice, white sugar, frozen chicken, bread, butter, flour, milk, potatoes and eggs are at least 24 per cent higher than in the

rest of the world, even after taking into account demand and transport costs,” reads the report.

Input markets in Africa also face barriers to competition, according to the report, curbing Africa’s competitiveness.

In the telecommunications sector for instance, in the 27 African countries studied in Breaking Down Barriers, more than 50 per cent of the mobile market is held by a single firm.

Research from Africa has shown that entry of an additional telecom operator leads to a 57 per cent increase in mobile subscriptions, which can have knock-on effects on the economy’s productivity. The report provides a special focus on competition enforcement and effective market regulatory environments in cement, fertilizer and telecommunications, sectors that are key to construction and agriculture competitiveness. @enock_x254

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Amref commits Sh3.8 billion to improve health care services across counties MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016

Amref Health Africa has committed a budget of $38 million (Sh3.8 billion) to improve health and health care services across all 47 counties in Kenya this year, with a focus on reaching communities and households where the need is greatest, and especially women and children.

An MOU signed between Amref and the Council of Governors (CoG) establishes a framework of formal cooperation between the COG and Amref Health Africa in training in health; Consultancy services in health; Support healthcare service delivery; Support governance in health; Support commodities and technology in health, including electronic and mobile solutions; and Community engagement.

“This MOU is important because it mandates Amref Health Africa to continue serving Kenyans as it has for the past six decades. We expect that by establishing a formal framework of working closely with the devolved units of government, we will be more efficient and strategic in improving health outcomes together,” said Dr. Meshack Ndirangu, Country Director for Amref Health Africa in Kenya.

Amref Health Africa has longstanding linkages at the grassroots with community health workers, who are the lifeline for hundreds of thousands of people who would otherwise have no access to the most basic

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East Africa Breweries Ltd was the week’s top gainer after edging upwards by 11.2 per cent during the period under review. The share price was up to Sh289.00 from the previous week’s close of Sh260.00.

The stock emerged best performer due to price rallying before the company announcement of FY16 results. Year-to-date its share price has gained 5.90 per cent of its value.

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healthcare services. These linkages will be instrumental in facilitating collaboration between the counties and Amref Health Africa in community engagement, as spelt out in the MOU. “A key component in the MOU is training, where the counties will leverage Amref ’s expertise in building capacity of county health workers to plug the skills deficit at the county level,” Dr. Ndirangu added.

“The County governments, under the auspices of the COG, will give Amref Health Africa the organisational support it needs to create strong linkages between the community and the formal health system,” said Governor Peter Munya, Chairman of the Council of Governors, adding that: “Health is now a devolved function and counties will need partnerships with institutions such as Amref Health Africa

to deliver value to the people.” Amref Health Africa has developed several innovative technological solutions for training, supervising and facilitating the work of community health workers, including the recently launched Leap platform, which has helped to greatly improve health outcomes and services in counties where it has been piloted.

Many counties, particularly in hardto-reach areas, suffer an acute shortage

of physicians, nurses and medical specialists, making the MOU between COG and Amref Health Africa even more relevant as one of the things that it seeks to do is establish specialist medical consortia with the counties which will ensure access to affordable specialist medical services for the citizens. @kevin_x254

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Over 93,000 families to benefit from Sh19 drought, animal diseases World Bank pro MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016

More than 93,000 households whose livelihoods rely mainly on pastoral activities are set to benefit from a $197 million (Sh19.97 billion) initiative dubbed the Regional Pastoral Livelihoods Resilience Project (RPLRP).

The project will directly assist 14 Counties participating in pastoralism.

The RPLRP initiative, supported by the World Bank Group, is designed to help beneficiaries manage climate risks as well as develop coping mechanisms against drought and animal diseases that are frequently the bane of African pastoralists.

World Bank Country Director for Kenya Diarietou Gaye said their main focus is on livestock since it is the single most important asset and the key source of food and income for pastoralists.

“Pastoralists face unique challenges because they also live in the most underresourced areas in Kenya, and this project will help mitigate some of them,” she said in a recent address.

The project aims to reduce the death rate of cattle by 30 per cent, increase the value of livestock traded in selected project markets by 10 per cent and reduce the number of livestock traded in drought years by about 8 per cent.

The project is also aimed at increasing the number of livestock traded in standard non-drought affected years by about 6 per

cent. A vaccination campaign in line with the drive saw over 15,000 heads of cattle, 10,000 sheep and goats vaccinated during the launch which took place at Muwarak/ Posta (PND) in Laikipia County over the weekend. The area is said to be highly prone to livestock disease outbreaks.

“The focus on livestock corridors like in Laikipia is based on the reality that seasonal and cross-border movements are a crucial feature of pastoralist livelihoods and coping mechanisms against droughts and conflicts,” said Philip Jespersen, Senior Social Development Specialist and Co-Task Team Leader for the project.

“The ecosystems from which pastoralist derive their livelihoods often go beyond national borders and counties as do the market networks,” he added.

The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) is contributing $77 million (Sh7.8 billion) for the Kenya component. Besides Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia are participating, and 267,000 households are expected to benefit directly from the project in the three countries.

Reaching the pastoral population and improving their livelihood resilience is key to achieving Kenya’s Vision 2030 and realizing the World Bank’s twin goals of eliminating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. @Dennis_x254

Generation Kenya graduates to secure jobs from partner firms More than 1,000 young Kenyans who graduated from a youth employment program dubbed Generation Kenya last week will get employment opportunities from firms that are part of the mentorship program.

Graduates were guaranteed interviews with Generation Kenya’s more than 60 employer partners, including Liberty Insurance, Britam, Barclays, Java House, Bidco, Carrefour, Woolworths and Old Mutual, to name a few.

The graduation took place at Kenyatta International Convention Centre in the presence of President Uhuru Kenyatta and United States Deputy Chief of Mission, Paul Sutphin.

Launched just over a year ago, Generation Kenya has already given 1,600 young people the skills they need to succeed in the private sector.

Funded by McKinsey & Company and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 98% of graduates have already been placed in jobs in one of three careers: banking and insurance sales representatives, retail store assistants and fast-moving consumer goods sales representatives.

Generation is a non-profit program that serves unemployed or underemployed young adults, aged 20 to 30, and works with a wide range of employer and implementation partners. The youth employment

World Bank Country Director for Kenya Diarietou Gaye.

program seeks to connect 1 million young people with skills and jobs in five countries—Kenya, India, Mexico, Spain and the United States— by 2020. It is the first program of McKinsey Social Initiative. During his historic visit exactly a year ago, President Barack Obama said, “The most urgent task facing Africa today, and for decades ahead, is creating opportunities for this next generation.”

The Generation Kenya activity is part of a broader USAID/Kenya and East Africa strategy to place 80,000 young men and women into meaningful jobs by the year 2020.

The Generation program graduates are providing value to employers because they are less expensive to recruit, they stay in the job longer and they perform better than other entry level employees. This is why 100 per cent of employer partners would hire Generation graduates again.

“The Generation graduates we have hired have been fantastic starting on day one of the job,” said Benson Wairegi, Britam CEO. “This is the best source of talent we have ever found for filling our entry-level jobs.”

Generation Kenya currently offers employment programs in six centres in Nairobi – Buruburu, Kangemi, Kibera, South B, Shauri Moyo, and Ruaraka-- and two more have recently opened in Mombasa. @kevin_x254

CfC Stanbic Bank inks partnership deal wi CfC Stanbic Bank and KenolKobil have inked a landmark deal seeking to offer KenolKobil dealers financial solutions that aim to enhance service delivery between both parties.

The deal will see all KenolKobil customers revert to cashless transactions through exclusive usage of CfC Stanbic PDQ machine thus improving on security, while saving time and curbing fraud.

Speaking at the launch of the partnership, CfC Stanbic Director Rose Kimotho said that given the challenges faced in a growing economy like Kenya, it was imperative that the bank provides fast, safe and convenient ways for its customers to transact and for dealers to move their businesses forward

with efficient and convenient financial solutions.

“In this regard, we have partnered with KenolKobil to avail to their customers this cashless transactions service through the exclusive usage of CfC Stanbic PDQ machines at all their retail stations countrywide. This will benefit our customers on all fronts; in this case, the dealer and the fuel consumers alike,” she explained.

The partnership further offers KenolKobil dealers an option of a fixed bundle price on transactional banking with key solutions such as online banking embedded on it, to ensure maximum convenience to the dealer in ensuring that their banking costs

are easy to reconcile.

Commenting on the partnership KenolKobil Group Managing Directo David Ohana said: “One of the majo challenges that our dealers face is acces to tailor-made financial solutions tha extends to both payments and collection leaving them vulnerable to fraud an aggravated robberies.’’

“One of our safety measures in place i to minimize the amount of money at th station at any given time. The partnershi with CfC Stanbic Bank further enhance the initiative that will not only improv safety and security at the stations, but als provide convenience and added value t us, our dealers and our customers,” h

GOtv Kenya cuts subscription fees by

GOtv Kenya has announced a reduction in subscription prices for its Lite and Value bouquets scheduled for August 20, 2016. The company will reduced the monthly subscriptions fee for the GOtv Value bouquet by 28 per cent from Sh650 to Sh470 per month. On the other hand, customers on GOtv Lite bouquet will now pay Sh160 per month, Sh375 per quarter or Sh840 per annum down from Sh1800.

“This change in price is a show of increased commitment by GOtv to deliver the most affordable digital family entertainment

to its subscribers. Our subscribers will pay less but still enjoy the same quality of entertainment. They will also continue to access the same number of channels on their respective bouquets only at a lower rate,” GOtv Kenya General Manager, Mr. Felix Kyengo said.

In addition to the 14 existing TV channels on the bouquet GOtv Lite subscribers will also get access to two new channels namely Emmanuel TV and SuperSort Blitz. GOtv Value subscribers have access to over 25 channels including sports, news, general entertainment, children’s

programming, and religious content.

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Kenya pledges cooperation with Morocco to enhance security MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016

Sony shares post biggest jump in weeks following profit driven by PlayStation games

Sony has seen its revenue rise the most in three weeks after its resurgent games division helped the Japanese conglomerate blow past quarterly results expectations, vindicating Chief Executive Officer Kazuo Hirai’s growing focus on media and entertainment. Shares jumped as much as 3.5 per cent to 3,397 yen (Sh3,347), the biggest jump on an intraday basis since July 11. Sony, which in years past has scaled back in businesses from phones to TVs, posted a surprise profit for the June quarter, Bloomberg reports. It more than doubled operating income from the sale of its PlayStation game consoles and software.

Sony is looking to cement its lead over Microsoft Corp. and Nintendo Co. by launching a virtual-reality headset in October in the U.S., as well as a souped-up version of the Playstation 4 (PS4), its latest console, potentially before the end of the year.

The twin gadgets mark Hirai’s longterm effort to dominate the industry with the PlayStation division, which he helped launch in 1994 before being tapped as CEO. “Nothing short of fantastic, especially given that the market has been expecting a loss,” Amir Anvarzadeh, Singapore-based Head of Japanese Equity Sales at BGC Partners Inc., wrote in an e-mail.

“The big takeaway was the games business. Profit there more than doubled and that’s even before PlayStation VR launch in October, which will be a huge shot in the arm for hardware sales.”

Sony reported net income of 21.2 billion yen (Sh21 billion) in the quarter through June. @Dennis_x254

Kenya’s Government has said it will continue to work closely with the Kingdom of Morocco to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and explore development and investment opportunities.

“Our bilateral relations with Morocco are brotherly and cordial. Indeed, this year marks another anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries. This is not only, a testament to the enduring and historic ties, between our two countries, but is an acknowledgement of a relationship that thrives on the basis of mutual respect and confidence.

Over this period; our cooperation in -political, cultural, economic and social spheres has continued to grow,’ said Kajiado Senator Hon. Peter Mositet speaking on behalf of the Kenyan Government at the 17th anniversary of the enthronement of his majesty the King of Morocco King Mohammed VI. The two countries have boosted their respective tourism sectors with the recent launch of direct flights between

Casablanca and Nairobi by the Royal Air Maroc.

“The Government of Kenya is committed to working closely with the Embassy of Morocco under His Excellency the Ambassador’s leadership to fully realize the potential of trade, investment and tourism in line with our commitment for close cooperation.

I am confident that the direct flights between Nairobi and Casablanca will open up the market, stimulate travel, boost tourism and improve trade between our two countries,” the Senator said in his speech.

Kenya and Morocco share the same views on a number of international issues, such as multilateralism, global peace and security, and protection of the environment. Kenya greatly appreciates Morocco’s outstanding involvement in the United Nations system, and especially its important contribution to peacekeeping operations and efforts towards reforming the Security Council. Kenya is expected to continue to partner with

Morocco in these endeavours and to advance Africa’s socio-economic agenda on the global arena. The yearly review of Morocco’s evolution assesses the progress achieved throughout the year on the path towards development, democracy and the consolidation of national unity among the people of Morocco. The vision 2020 announced in 2010 in Morocco aims to make the Kingdom one of the top 20 world destinations. Its ambitious plans to reach 18 million tourists per year and to raise domestic tourism to 40 per cent is work in progress as it currently attracts about 10 million tourists yearly contributing to about 7 per cent of the Kingdom’s GDP. “Morocco remains committed to serious and responsible negotiations to reach a final realistic and mutually acceptable solution to the artificial dispute over our Saharan provinces,” said H.E. Ambassador Abdelillah Benryane in a speech. The solution to this milestone will see Morocco successfully rejoin the AU. @kevin_x254

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI.

Global oil prices will continue to fall, experts say

Global oil prices will continue to fall as an overabundance of stocks shakes up the fuel market. The excess supply hammered the second-quarter earnings of fuel distributors, including Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp.

Inventories are near the 97-year high reached in April as oil drillers boosted rigs for a fifth consecutive week, Bloomberg reports.

“The rise in supplies will add more downward pressure,” said Michael Corcelli, chief investment officer at Alexander Alternative Capital LLC, a Miami-based hedge fund. “It will be a long time before we can drain the excess.”

These developments come just two weeks after Kenya’s Energy Regulatory Committee (ERC) increased fuel prices Pump prices in Nairobi currently stand Sh83.24 per litre for diesel and Sh92.93 per litre of Super Petrol. A litre of kerosene was increased by Sh3.41 to Sh61.45. The

jump in prices seeks to cover Kenya’s recently-introduced road levy. Based on the country’s new regulations, for every litre of petrol, Sh18 will go to the fuel levy, which is managed by the Kenya Roads Board. Sh19.89 will be excise duty. The petroleum development levy will get Sh0.40, and Sh0.12 will go to the petroleum regulatory levy. In his budget policy, Kenya’s Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich on June 9, gave into pressure from the Roads Board to increase the levy by Sh6 per litre of super petrol and diesel.

The ERC said the purpose of the fuel pricing regulations is to cap the pump prices of the products which are already in the country so that the importation and other prudently incurred costs are recovered, while ensuring reasonable prices to consumers.

Following the slump in global prices, however, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 3.9

per cent to $42.92 (Sh4,329) a barrel in the report week, and traded at $41.75 (Sh4,211). WTI, also known as Texas light sweet, is a grade of crude oil used as a benchmark in oil pricing.

WTI fell by 14 per cent in July, the biggest monthly decline in a year. It’s down by 19 per cent since early June, bringing it close to the 20 per cent drop that would characterize a bear market.

U.S. crude supplies rose by 1.67 million barrels to 521.1 million in the week ended July 22, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

Stockpiles reached 543.4 million barrels in the week ended April 29, the highest since 1929. Fuel inventories expanded for a third week to 241.5 million barrels, the most since April.

Oil distributors, Exxon and Chevron missed profit and production estimates last quarter, earnings data showed July 29. The biggest U.S. energy companies followed Royal Dutch Shell Plc and

BP Plc in posting lower profits as crude’s collapse continued to weigh on the industry. U.S. oil explorers have boosted the number of active rigs by 58 since the start of June to 374, with three added last week, Baker Hughes Inc. said July 29. American producers have expanded drilling in recent weeks after idling more than 1,000 oil rigs since the start of last year. Refineries typically slow down their operations during September and October to perform maintenance. Over the past five years, their demand for oil has dropped an average of 1.2 million barrels a day from July to October. “ Money managers are net short gasoline by a record amount,” Tim Evans, an Energy Analyst at Citi Futures Perspective in New York said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if the net shorts increased for another week, but on an intermediate perspective, you have to watch out.

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Ken Mungai is a ball of fire with a vision to achieve the Kenyan dream.

His earthy sound and passion for all things Africa have put him on the XACCESS radar. Here’s everything you should know about him;

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ell us about your sound I am an afro pop artist. My music has a touch of jazz and soul that comes from the influence of being a guitarist.

How did you get your start in the industry?

I took music and music business professionally just after graduation from Sauti Academy’s artist development program. While I was there I got to discover my style, my brand, my strategy, mastering my craft and my art. So when I entered the industry I had already known which stones to step on; met the right people, the right producers and the like. I started off as a live performer, I gigged a lot. Met my crowds one on one therefore I got first hand feedback for my music and brand.

What would you say is the message of your music?

My music is more of sharing stories.

African stories in particular. I love to be entertained, so I want to entertain. I have always felt our audience is being starved from good music that has actually been crafted with authenticity, passion and art; something that has actually gone through a process and packaged well for listeners.

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the gap I want to fill. Not only tell our stories, but also pass that message through the instrumentation; the shakers, the kayambas, the jembes. An African sound for African stories. My stories more often than not come from my life experiences, and the stories around me, love mostly but also friends, family and my country.

Who inspires you?

I may have answered that. I might add that people I look up to really do inspire and influence my art. Eric Wainaina, I adore the ninja! Harry Kimani, Muarice Kirya from Uganda, Wyre as well as Anto Neo Soul just to mention a few. You can see how he influenced my stage as well right?

Ken Mungai... Eric Wainaina. You see the pattern? Anyway, I believe we all need a button to take over, we all need legends to learn from.

What are you working on currently?

I am currently in studio working on my debut album. It’s not a long list but it’s something I know my fans will love and appreciate. An album of love. I love it already. I am having the best minds working on it. I get excited every day we make a step towards its launch. Apart from that, I am working with a couple of artistes and studios, featuring in the album. Check out the new club banger just released four days ago B. O. L. O by Emogee ft. Ken Mungai. Really cool stuff by Yo Alex and Homeboyz alongside Richie G. I really had fun doing that one.

Are there any artistes, both established and new, that you would love to work with?

Avril if you read this one, know I’m coming for you! She’s way up there on my list. King Kaka and yet another cool ninja Brian Chweya from Elani, then either Maureen or Wambui also from Elani.

Do you ever listen to your own music on your playlists?

All day every day. They are my ringtones, on repeat on my playlist.

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Which stage would you just love to perform at?

I always try to be realistic and always have a plan or deadlines or goals. Whatever you call them. So there’s no big stage for me.

Just growth. I play Blankets & Wine today, tomorrow I want Koroga Festival. Then on to MaMas. You’ve got to dream yo!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

In 10 years a lot will happen.

Ken Mungai will be a huge brand. A true African, Kenyan child representing Kenya on big stages. My albums will be in double digits and growing fast. Mentoring the next generation of authentic musicians. I want it all. The Kenyan dream. I am already living my dream but it keeps getting better, and I want it all…

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ecades before she was sporting designer dresses on the stage of the Republican National Convention as Mrs. Trump, Melania Knauss posed nude in a photo spread for a now-defunct French men’s magazine and the photos have been leaked. The leggy, Slovenian-born model — then 25 years old and known by her professional signature Melania K. — did the steamy photo session in Manhattan in 1995. The bombshell photos show Melania wearing nothing but high heels and pouting for the camera, in a series of images shot from the front, the back and side. In the true fashion of ‘politics is a dirty game’ the smear campaign has just began!

Passaris claims sexual harassment by top banker

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he Laugh Festival: Africa Edition sought to bring the crème of the crop of African comedians on one stage to show that African stories are some of the most original if not the funniest in the world.

The show kicked off with a strange skit performed by Churchill and his ‘bride-to-be.’ Depicting a marriage that’s about to be sealed which he then continually interrupts. Apart from that odd but funny start it seemed that no topic was too raunchy or taboo for the comedians as they touched on religion, sex and ethnicity. Daliso Chaponda of Malawi started and ended his set on a high note as he joked about race, his family and relationships. Arthur Nkusi of Rwanda did a great feat as he made a joke out of a medley of Sauti Sol songs. Sleepy David was a fire cracker and Professor Hamo might have had a flashy entrance but was a little slow on the payoff. It was a great night as international comedy acts convened to laugh, live and share. @christine_x254

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Daliso Chaponda funny as ever on the stage.

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Churchill and his bride on their ‘wedding day’.

Fally Ipupa teaching Churchill some dance moves.

fter Koffi Olomide, here comes Esther Passaris. The flamboyant beauty now claims that a CEO in the banking sector has harassed her sexually. Already, social media is a buzz even though details of her accusations are still scanty.

It has to be noted however that Kenyans have always been known to protect one of their own and accusations and counter accusations are already in the offing on PASSARIS social media.

Miss World Kenya 2016 dethroned over code of conduct breach

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oshanara Ebrahim will not be representing the country both domestically and internationally as Miss World Kenya,’ the Miss World Kenya office has announced in a statement. The dethroning of the beauty queen according to Miss World Kenya franchise Director Terry Mungai, has been occasioned by a personal life situation that amounts to breach of Miss World Kenya Code of Conduct and the contract with Roshanara. ‘We uphold a strict code of conduct that expects Beauty Queens to manage their public and private life,’ Terry said. “It is with great sadness that I accept the decision of Miss World Kenya office to relinquish me of my duties as Miss World Kenya 2016. I urge aspiring beauty queens to ensure their personal life does not affect their role as Miss World Kenya. I wish my successor the best as we look to clinching top position in the Miss World competition later in the year,” said Roshanara.

Roshanara’s successor is expected to be announced in due course.

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ASHLEY BENSON: Slaying the modest skin show.

LAVERNE COX: Black don’t crack.

SARAH HYLAND: A modern fashion star.

MADDIE ZIGLER: Finally out of the creepy Sia video costumes.

CHANEL IMAN: Best foot forward.

This year, the world gave teens the honor of shutting down the extremely long month of July with the Teen Choice Awards.

The annual show, which hands out gongs for best teen movies and music, enjoyed its 17th installment yesterday and as is the norm with award ceremonies, the red carpet presented a chance for a parallel competition-fashion wise. Check out who won our award for best dressed.

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WIVU Bongo Flava artistes continue to dominate the airwaves with their presence in the music industry and it is with good reason. Tanzanian singer Jux decides to once again win over the ladies with this single expressing the jealousy he feels towards his lover.

The song produced by Bob Menecky carries that playful din that Bongo music tends to have and the visuals shot in China and directed by Zed Benson, although beautiful, contain that washed-out filter that many musical imports just love to employ.

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Liverpool’s Klopp demands more goals MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has told his side they “need to finish” more often despite beating AC Milan 2-0 in the International Champions Cup. Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino scored second-half goals in California on Saturday, but Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana missed chances.

Belgium international Origi had another ruled out after the break for the Reds, who lost 1-0 to Chelsea on Wednesday.

“I’m pleased with our performance especially the first half,” said Klopp.

“We passed and we passed and we passed until we were through. We created chances and we didn’t score - of course we need to finish.”

James Milner featured at left-back for Klopp’s side at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium, with new signing Sadio Mane also involved.

It was 21-year-old Origi who broke the deadlock in the 59th minute, showing good footwork before cutting inside and shooting into the far corner.

Brazilian Firmino doubled Liverpool’s lead two minutes later, sliding in at the far post to tap in a deflected cross from substitute Sheyi Ojo. Liverpool play Barcelona at Wembley on Saturday, before opening their Premier League campaign at Arsenal on 14 August.

In another friendly match played in the U.S.A, Eden Hazard scored twice in his first pre-season appearance as Chelsea lost 3-2 to Real Madrid in front of 105,826 fans.

European champions Madrid led

Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino salutes from the ground after scoring against AC Milan in the International Champions Cup on Sunday.

Coach Jurgen Klopp says his strikers need to be more clinical in front of goal. PHOTO: EPA

when Marcelo’s 20-yard shot deflected off Oscar and wrong-footed Asmir Begovic.

Marcelo doubled the lead with a superb solo goal, then Mariano Diaz added a 30-yard strike just before half-time.

Chelsea improved considerably after

the break, rewarded by Hazard twice slotting in after rounding the keeper.

The Belgium attacking midfielder did not play in Wednesday’s friendly win against Liverpool, having been given extra recovery time following Euro 2016. But he provided some much-

needed spark for the Blues, who fielded a mixture of experience and youth against an under-strength Madrid side.

In the absence of the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazil left-back Marcelo took centre stage as the Spanish giants dominated the first half.

Agwanda’s scores as Gor Mahia sail into GOtv last 16 Enock Agwanda struck a beautiful volley before Meddie Kagere’s header sealed a 2-0 win for Gor Mahia over second tier side Nairobi Stima to secure their place in the GOtv Shield round of 16 at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

Agwanda, better known by his fans as ‘Jowi’ lit up the stadium with a fine long range drive just two minutes into the second half, beating former teammate Gor keeper Joel Bataro into the far top left corner.

Late into the second half, substitute Kagere nodded home in the 86th minute to seal the win that put the 2012 GOtv Shield champions on track to reclaim the domestic cup.

Stima showed an impressive display in the opening half to deny Gor who didn’t have a single shot on target as the visitors had one strike towards goal that was contained by skipper Jerim Onyango.

The effect of new signing midfielder Crispin Odula, who made the much awaited K’Ogalo debut, was not felt as Stima, coached by former Harambee Stars defender Ibrahim Shikanda did well to shut down the KPL champions.

Onyango, who was one of the seven changes made by head coach Jose Macelo, was forced to stretch wide in the early stages of the match when Yema

Mwana had a good run, going past three Gor defenders but he went for the shot too early to see his effort go inches wide on the left corner of the post.

The visitors had settled quickest into the game as former Gor defender Ivan Anguyo went close in the 42nd minute when he found the tightest angle to shoot but his feeble shot didn’t trouble Onyango at goal.

On the stroke of half-time Agwanda missed a glorious opportunity to send his side ahead when he failed to chest a George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo pass to see Stima defender Anthony Odinga deny him a chance to shoot as Bataro easily collected the ball.

Gradually, K’Ogalo started to move through the gears in the last period and it was Agwanda who showed a character of champion when he took advantage of a miscue from Stima center-back Duncan Ochieng to volley home the opener.

The stunner of a goal did not only arouse the Green Army, but saw Agwanda receive cheers from the substitutes bench accompanied by a Gor Mahia’s Enock Agwanda wheels away in celebration after scoring is a past match. standing ovation from left-back Erick Also having a bad day in office was 2014 The changes paid off in the late stages of ‘Marcelo’ Ouma.

The goal calmed the tempo of the game KPL Player of the year Jacob Keli who the game as Kahata found Kagere with as Gor solidified the midfield after was hauled off for Baron Oketch while a pin point cross to see the UgandanFrancis Kahata came on for ineffective Meddie Kagere was brought on for goal born Rwandan freely head past Bataro MORE ON THIS STORY scorer Agwanda. for the win.

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“We weren’t a team in defensive situations. We were better with the ball but bad without the ball,” said Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.

Following the 65th-minute introduction of Hazard, along with a number of Madrid changes, Chelsea clawed their way back into the game but left it too late to find an equaliser.

Conte’s side face Italian side AC Milan in the final game of their US tour on Wednesday before wrapping up their pre-season schedule against German team Werder Bremen next weekend.

The Blues open the new Premier League season with a home game against London rivals West Ham on Monday, 15 August.

In another friendly, Premier League winners Leicester City suffered a 4-0 loss to French champions Paris St-Germain in the International Champions Cup in Los Angeles.

Edison Cavani opened the scoring from the penalty spot on Saturday, with 18-year-old Jonathan Ikone doubling PSG’s lead before half-time.

Lucas Moura and teenager Odsonne Edouard completed the rout in the second half at the StubHubCenter.

The Foxes face Barcelona next in the competition in Stockholm on Wednesday.

Claudio Ranieri’s side, who start their Premier League campaign at Hull City on 13 August, beat Celtic 6-5 on penalties in their first International Champions Cup game last week.

Prague wins in mCHEZA draw after match is cancelled Gaming platform Mcheza led by the Chief Executive Officer Peter Karimi today held a public draw following the cancellation of Jackpot Game 11 Zbrojovka Borno v Slavia Prague. The away team Slavia Prague was declared the winner of the match. The public draw aimed at ensuring transparency in the process of determining the winner of mCHEZA’s jackpot of Ksh 19.1 M. The draw was witnessed by BCLB Representative Mr. David Karani.

Mr. Karimi also announced that customers can place bets in the Olympic Games.

“We are working closely with the Olympic Committee to enhance our customers’ gaming experience,”said Mr. Karimi.

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Rooney expects return of ‘old Man United’ Wayne Rooney predicts the “old Manchester United” will be on show again this season under Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho has replaced Louis van Gaal as manager at Old Trafford and has begun a recruitment drive that has seen Eric Bailly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan come on board.

“We’re in a very good spot now, we think we can challenge for the Premier League,” said 30-year-old Rooney.

“I think the players feel this is more like the old Manchester United.”

He added in an interview with the Daily Mail: “It’s not just the new signings, we’ve got Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford from last season who made such an impact.”

United, FA Cup winners in Van Gaal’s last game in May, kick off the new domestic season in next weekend’s Community Shield against Premier League champions Leicester.

And Rooney admits United “want to put a marker down” in that game.

“I know it’s a one-off game, but we want to show we can win a trophy early on - we feel that’s an important event for us,” he said.

In a lengthy interview with the newspaper, Rooney said United’s pursuit of Juventus midfielder Paul

Manchester United’s Antony Martial in action against Galatasaray in Sweden over the weekend. Captain Wayne Rooney believes the old United is back. PHOTO/EPA

Pogba would be “a big statement by the club” if successful, and praised the “great work ethic” of mercurial striker Ibrahimovic.

Rooney reflected on England’s desperate display at Euro 2016, saying

he would not have made the raft of changes for their final group game with Slovakia which ultimately led to a fateful encounter with Iceland in the last 16.

“No, I wouldn’t have rested six

players... it’s more than half the team.

It was a gamble and it didn’t pay off,” Rooney said of former England boss Roy Hodgson’s decision.

The England skipper was one of the six shuffled out of the side after a lastgasp win over Wales and was unable to make an impact when he finally did enter the action.

“When I came on against Slovakia it was difficult to change the game, impossible really. I was running around just trying to get the energy back into the team,” he said.

“It was Roy’s decision to make those changes against Slovakia and either way, the team he put out should have been able to win.”

Rooney, England’s record goalscorer with 53 in 115 appearances, added: “I felt we had a good squad. A lot of ability, a lot of talent.

“To then go out as we did, and against Iceland, was beyond disappointing.

“If you leave playing your best, beaten by a better team, I accept that. But we didn’t play.

“We had lost momentum from the Slovakia game and tournament football is about confidence. You get that from winning.”

Meanwhile, fellow striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic also believes Manchester United have “something big on the go”

after scoring a bicycle kick on his first Red Devils appearance.

Ibrahimovic, 34, met Antonio Valencia’s cross with a typically athletic volley as United beat Galatasaray 5-2.

The Turkish side bossed the remainder of the half and led thanks to goals from Sinan Gumus and Bruma.

But a much-changed United side turned the match around through Wayne Rooney (two), Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.

And Swedish striker Ibrahimovic believes the future is bright for the Red Devils.

“There is something big on the go, it’s going to be very interesting this year,” he said. “Let us say that if Pogba comes too, it’s going to be very interesting.

“I’m going to help the team as much as I can and do what I’m good at, creating chances and scoring goals.”

Manager Jose Mourinho used 22 players and will leave Gothenburg with as many questions as answers as he ponders his starting XI for next Sunday’s Community Shield, which sees his FA Cup winners face Premier League champions Leicester at Wembley.

Ibrahimovic led the line in the first half, with Rooney behind him and Anthony Martial and Henrikh Mkhitaryan either side.

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Cherish Avilia (left) and Esse Akida during a training session at Kasarani last month.

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Akida shines as Starlets hammer Benfica in Spain

Akida shines as Starlets beat Benfica 3-0 Spedag forward Esse Mbeyu Akida scored a hatrick as Harambee Starlets began their campaign at the COTIF invitational football tournament in Spain on a roll, beating reigning Portuguese champions Benfica 3-0 in their opening match.

The pint-sized forward with 13 goals in six Premier League matches was in red hot form as Starlets showed maturity especially building on towards their debut in the African Cup of Nations in November.

Akida who had promised to translate her league form to the national team had started in a front three that also had deputy skipper Mary Kinuthia and debutant Mary Achieng who started in the absence of the injured Neddy Atieno. First choice custodian Samantha Akinyi also sat out of the match as she was yet to recover and in her place Vivian Akinyi started, marking her competitive debut in national colors. Akida gave her team the lead on the half hour mark, shocking the two-time Portuguese champions who had played second fiddle in most of the opening exchanges.

Benfica were awakened from their sleep with the early goal and they started attacking in impulse, but Kenya managed to hold on to the lead until half time.

The second half was even better with Akida showing her imperious form with two more goals, completing a hatrick and a huge morale boosting win for head coach David Ouma and

his team. They will now shift their attention to their second match of the round robin tournament and they will be playing against home side Espanyol. Other teams in the tournament are Elche, Real Betis and the Venezuelan national team. Speaking to Capital Sport from Valencia, Spain, team manager Doreen Nabwire lauded the girls for the performance, saying they had to overcome high temperatures and nervousness to wade into an opening day win. “The weather was an obstacle to both teams as it was 42 degrees when we started. However, it affected them the most since I think for us we are kind of used to extreme heat. They appeared exhausted and so it worked to our advantage,” Nabwire said.

She adds; “We were a bit tensed at the beginning. They appeared stronger and more experienced. Plus they are this year’s Portuguese League and Cup champions. They were tactically and technically good. But as you know most of our players are equally technically good. We were able to contain them the first half, got a few chances but we’re unable to utilize. In the second half we played better.”

The former Kenyan international is optimistic the team will play better in the second match, though she concedes it will not be a walk in the park against a better Espanyol side.

“The win is a huge motivation. Tomorrow Espanyol will play Benfica so we have a chance to go watch them as we prepare to face them,” Nabwire adds.

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16:30

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4.20

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3.50

1.90

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