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ICC’S POSSIBLE NEXT MOVES IN THE KENYAN CASE DECLARATION OF A NON-COMPLIANCE AGAINST KENYA COULD SEE THE STATE BEING DISCUSSED IN A PLENARY SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF STATE PARTIES
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I returned NYS cash
Consultant Mutahi Ngunyi told MPs that his firm was ‘mysteriously’ paid Sh12.5 million by the Ministry of Devolution
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US mall attacker is Kenyan-born
Consultant Mutahi Ngunyi speaks to journalists after leaving the EACC offices at Integrity center in a past event. He told MPs that his firm, Consulting House, has paid back the Sh12.5 it received from NYS. PHOTO: Courtesy
A knifeman who stabbed nine people at a Minnesota shopping centre at the weekend has been identified by his father as a 22-yearold student. Dahir A Adan is a Kenyan-born ethnic Somali who had been in the US for 15 years, his father told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He said he had “no suspicion” that his son was involved in extremist activity. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Mutahi Ngunyi: I paid back NYS money TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 , 2016
Some Sh12.5 million belonging to the National Youth Service that was paid to consultant Mutahi Ngunyi has since been wired back. Mr Ngunyi today told MPs that he has paid back the money which he claimed was erroneously paid to his consulting firm by the ministry of devolution. While appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly today morning, Ngunyi said the amount was paid back yesterday through a Central Bank of Kenya account belonging to the Ministry of Youth Affairs. He told the MPs that his firm, Consulting House, was not aware of the source of the money when it hit their accounts before later realizing that it came from the Ministry of Devolution. He quickly wrote back to the ministry asking why the firm had been paid. “We read malice from the ministry when they paid us yet they had paid us and we were not expecting any more money from them,” Ngunyi said. However, MPs put him to task to explain why it took him so long to return the money after realizing it had been erroneously paid. According to Mr Ngunyi, Consulting House, only realized that they had been paid after the Auditor General released a report querying the payment. “How we got paid remains a mystery even to us because we did not ask for it. We still don’t understand how the payment passed 25 IFMIS processes
Consultant Mutahi Ngunyi when he appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (PAC). He told MPs today that he has paid back excess money he received from NYS. PHOTO: CAPITAL FM
undetected,” Ngunyi stated. He was being grilled by MPs over how his firm won a tender worth Sh90 million with NYS to restructure the youth service.
Consulting House was hired to restructure service at NYS in what later became to be referred to as the NYS point vision. The firm had two contracts with NYS;
one signed in March 2014 for Sh40 million and another for Sh50 million signed in October the same year. Ngunyu defended his firm saying it designed a grand plan for NYS and that
ODM warns members on candidate endorsements The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has cautioned aspiring candidates and politicians seeking elective seats to stop making unsubstantiated political statements or risk being barred from vying through the party ticket. ODM acting Secretary General Senator Agnes Zani lamented that some members and officials of the party
have continuously been tainting the party image and endorsing themselves as the preferred candidates for certain political positions. Speaking to Citizen TV this morning during a live interview, Zani warned of dare consequences that shall not be limited to de-registration of a member from the party, imposing huge fines among other disciplinary actions if
found culpable. “No politician should come out and make a statement to say that they are the preferred candidates. There has never been a formulated list of preferred candidates in our party,” Zani told Citizen TV. The Secretary General who was reacting to Governor Dr. Evans Kidero protest letter to the party on allegations
ODM Secretary general Agnes Zani when addresses a rally at Masinde Muliro grounds in Huruma on Sunday. She has warned party politicains against endoirsing candidates for various elective seats.
that ODM director of campaigns Junet Mohamed is planning to rig him out in the ODM nominations for the Nairobi gubernatorial ticket. In a letter to party Secretary General Senator Agnes Zani, Kidero claims that while at a popular city restaurant, the Suna East MP last week loudly bragged that Governor Kidero will not be the party’s candidate as the party had already decided to deny him the gubernatorial ticket. In her response today, Zani dismissed Junet’s utterances terming them ‘personal opinion’ that does necessarily reflect the party position. “We must ignore propaganda because we are in a political season and we but substantiate every information that we get from our party members,” she advised. However, Junet, who is also the Suna East Member of Parliament has since downplayed Kidero’s claims and instead advised him to work closely with the party. “Even as the party Director of Campaign, I have no powers to hand pick candidates. It is the people of Nairobi to finally decide who they elect as the governor,” he said. Last week, ODM Executive Director, Oduor Ong’wen allayed fears of favouritism in the nomination process saying every aspirant will be given a fair chance. @hillary_x254
only the implementation is being done by a weak system hence his fear that the desired results might not be achieved. @sam_x254
Striking Nairobi doctors ordered back to work The Employment and Labour Relations Court has directed striking Nairobi County doctors to go back to work pending the inter-parties hearing of their case Thursday next week. This follows the filing of a petition by City Hall under a certificate of urgency seeking the suspension of the industrial action until the case is heard and determined. The strike by Medics entered its ninth day on Tuesday and Nairobi County Secretary Robert Ayisi pointed out its adverse effects saying Kenyans are not receiving the required medical attention. “There is no work going on during this period and as a result, this congests the Kenyatta National Hospital so we find that they cannot bear with the numbers. All the Kenyans cannot also go to Kenyatta so many are not getting the services required,” he stated, pointing out that the strike has also led to congestion at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) leading to poor Service delivery. He indicated that the salaries of doctors who will not have gone back to work by Wednesday will be stopped. MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
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Next steps for ICC after Kenya non-compliance ruling The International Criminal Court (ICC) yesterday made its threat real after it referred the Kenya to the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) over non-compliance in the terminated case against President Uhuru Kenyatta. The move could see the matter referred to the ASP General Assembly and Kenya having itself consequently discussed. “Today, 19 September 2016, Trial Chamber V(B) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a decision finding that the Republic of Kenya had failed to comply with its obligations to cooperate with the ICC and referred the matter to the ASP to the Rome Statute which, according to the Trial Chamber,” Trial Chamber V (b) stated. The judges said the ASP was, “best placed to address the lack of cooperation, in order to provide an incentive for the Kenyan Government to cooperate with the Court.” According to the judges, Kenya’s failure to cooperate with the court during the President’s case affected the functions and powers of the court. “Trial Chamber V(B) concluded today that the Republic of Kenya has failed to comply with its statutory obligations to consult with the Court and to take all reasonable steps to execute a request for cooperation from the Court, including by not providing clear, relevant and timely responses or taking any meaningful steps to compel production of requested information.” It was the view of the judges that ASP’s action against Kenya would enhance cooperation during any active or future cases in the Kenyan situation. There are three Kenyan cases that are currently active before the ICC where three Kenyans
Ministry wants suicide named mental illness
The Ministry of Health wants Article 226 of the Penal Code repealed to recognize suicide as a mental health disorder. Principal Secretary Nicholas Muraguri says the Article classifies suicide attempts as a misdemeanor punishable by law rather than approaching it as a mental health problem. According to Dr Muraguri, the law has contributed to the stigma that is often associated with mental health illnesses and discourages people from seeking help on time thus curtailing timely access to treatment. “Suicide is a global problem and we have to look at it as a mental health issue rather than criminalizing it because by the time someone decides to take his life, there are a number of challenges he is facing and is unable to cope,” Dr Muraguri said. He spoke during the 10th Mental Health Care & Treatment conference at the Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi. According to the ministry statistics, Kenya ranks 29th globally with 7,126 deaths related to suicide recorded every year. “For us in Kenya, suicide is a problem with young people who are not supported very well or who suffer from depression that is never recognized as such and therefore goes untreated. We need to ensure that parents are able to see the first signs of problems,” he added. @wilson_x254
President Uhuru Kenyatta when he appeared before the International Criminal Court in The hague in 2011.
are wanted by the court over alleged witness interference in the case against Deputy President William Ruto whose proceedings were terminated on April 5, 2016. When ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda withdrew charges against the President on December 6,
2014, she blamed the government for failing to furnish her office with documents she required to establish his criminal liability over the 2007/8 Post Election Violence. She asked the judges to refer Kenya to the ASP over what it termed as failed cooperation.
The judges however tasked her to explain why she had not raised the concerns over failed cooperation at earlier stages of the case other than the time she had decided to withdraw charges against him. At the time the judges were also skeptical that information that would be received from the government would in any way strengthen the prosecution’s case against President Kenyatta. Following Bensouda’s withdrawal of charges against President Kenyatta, Trial Chamber V (b) dropped his case on March 13, 2015 but Bensouda blamed it on failed cooperation and asked the judges to refer Kenya to the ASP. With yesterday’s developments, an emergency meeting of ASP’s executive committee composed of the President, the two vice Presidents and the other 18 members is likely to be convened to discuss the kenya matter according to ASP Rules of Procedure on non-compliance. After the emergency bureau meeting, the President will write to Kenya reminding it of the need to cooperate with the ICC in compliance with its Rome Statute obligations. That could be followed by a meeting of the bureau at the ambassadorial level where Kenya will be asked to explain how it will cooperate with the court in future upon the expiry of a given timeline. The matter will then be referred to the annual ASP General Assembly where it will be openly discussed by state parties, civil societies before a report is compiled by the bureau on whether action must be taken. MORE ON THIS @ www.capitalfm.co.ke
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US mall attacker is Kenyan-born TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 , 2016
From Page 1 Nine people were injured, but no one died, in Saturday evening’s attack at the Crossroads Center mall. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility. Rasd, a news agency linked to the group, claimed on Sunday the Minnesota attacker was a “soldier of the Islamic State”. The attacker, who was dressed in a security uniform and carrying what appeared to be a kitchen knife, reportedly made at least one reference to Allah and asked a victim if he or she was Muslim before attacking, said police. Adan had been working as a security guard for the mall’s Electrolux Home Products store, according a company spokeswoman. He was employed by security firm Securitas, she added. The victims included seven men, one woman and a teenage girl at the shopping centre in St Cloud, 70 miles (110km) out of Minneapolis. The knifeman was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer. Authorities have not identified the attacker. But Ahmed Adan said police had told him at around 9pm on Saturday that his son died at the mall.
Investigators searched the family’s apartment, seizing photos and other materials, said Mr Adan. Police had three previous encounters with the attacker, mostly for minor traffic violations, Police Chief Blair Anderson said. Adan was a student at St Cloud State University, but had not been enrolled since spring. Minnesota has the nation’s largest Somali community, according to US census figures. Jaylani Hussein, of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, expressed concern for the state’s community of 40,000 or more Somali-Americans. “We are definitely concerned about the potential for backlash in the community, both in the immediate run and the longer term,” he said on Sunday. The community has been a target in recent years for terrorism recruiters. More than 20 young men have left the state in recent years to join al-Shabab in Somalia. About a dozen others have left in recent years to join militants in Syria. Nine Minnesota men currently await sentencing on terror charges for plotting to join the Islamic State group.
UN suspends all aid to Syria after convoy is hit in attack
The UN has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after its lorries were attacked by warplanes near Aleppo on Monday. The convoy had received proper permits, and all warring parties including Russia and the US - had been notified, a UN spokesman said. Eighteen of the 31 lorries, containing wheat, winter clothes and medical supplies, were destroyed. A senior official of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent was among a number of civilians killed. The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, has described the attack as a “flagrant violation of international humanitarian law”. The US has expressed “outrage” over the attack, which took place in the town of Urum al-Kubra hours after the Syrian army declared a US-Russian brokered truce over. Washington has said it will “reassess the future prospects for co-operation” with Russia - an ally of Syria’s government. Aid deliveries to besieged areas had been a key part of the cessation of hostilities deal brokered last week. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring group, said the attacks were carried out by either Syrian or Russian aircraft. It said the dead included Red Crescent volunteers and drivers. The convoy was being unloaded at a
Red Crescent warehouse when it came under attack. It had been due to deliver aid for 78,000 people in rebel-held areas near Aleppo. A health clinic near the warehouse was also badly damaged. “The destination of this convoy was known to the Syrian regime and the Russian Federation,” state department spokesman John Kirby said. “And yet these aid workers were killed in their attempt to provide relief to the Syrian people,” he added. The attack appeared to signal the collapse of the latest effort by the US, which backs the rebels, and Russia to halt the violence in Syria, with the army there saying the deal was over. “We don’t know if it can be salvaged,” a senior US official told journalists on condition of anonymity. “At this point the Russians have to demonstrate very quickly their seriousness of purpose because otherwise there will be nothing to extend and nothing to salvage.” After the army announcement, activists said Aleppo and the surrounding area had been targeted. A member of the White Helmets group that helps civilians caught in the violence said there had been “heavy bombing on many neighbourhoods” of Aleppo, causing multiple casualties. “Our rescue teams are now trying to get people from under the rubble,”
WAR ON TERROR: Mohammed Rahami (3-L), the father of Ahmad Khan Rahami who is the suspect behind a 17 September explosion in New York City and a second bombing in New Jersey, talks with FBI investigators at the family’s business, First American Fried Chicken, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA, 19 September 2016. Ahmad Khan Rahami was arrested earlier in the day in Lindne, New Jersey, after a shootout with police. At least one officer was injured in the shooting. PHOTO: JUSTIN LANE/EPA
Many killed in DR Congo anti-Kabila protests At least 17 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo during protests calling for President Joseph Kabila to step down. Three of them were police officers, one of whom was burnt alive, according to the Interior Minister, Evariste Boshab. But opposition groups said 50 people died, with one witness saying police fired live ammunition into the crowd. Protesters set up barricades and torched cars on one of the main roads in Kinshasa, the country’s capital. The bodies of people who had died were seen lying in the streets after protests
ended. The electoral commission was meant to announce a date for presidential elections, due in November, on Monday, but has said it will not be possible to hold them then. The opposition says Mr Kabila is trying to delay the elections in order to remain in power beyond his two-term limit, which finishes in December. Police have made at least 10 arrests, with hundreds of protesters out on the streets, correspondents say. Most schools and shops are closed in Kinshasa, with those not involved in
the protests staying inside to avoid any trouble, they add. A government-backed effort to work out a solution to the political crisis, called a “national dialogue”, has been boycotted by most opposition parties. Mr Kabila’s second term, the maximum allowed under the country’s constitution, is due to expire on 20 December. Last year at least 12 people died in similar protests. DR Congo has never had a smooth transfer of power since independence more than 55 years ago.
Scenes on the roads in Kinshasha where protesters demanding President Joseph Kabila’s retirement clashed with police yesterday. Scores have been reportedly killed during the chaos. PHOTO: Courtesy
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Morning newspaper summaries Axed pilot crashed police Kenya in trouble with Kalonzo speaks on ticket helicopter: The latest crash of a police ICC judges over Uhuru fight with Raila: CORD cohelicopter was caused by an unqualified pilot case: International Criminal Court judges principal Kalonzo Musyoka is ready to who failed to respond appropriately when support anyone picked as the Opposition’s
Kenyan fishermen under pressure as Chinese fish imports hit Sh1bn: China’s
yesterday found Kenya guilty of failing to cooperate with the court in the collapsed case against President Uhuru Kenyatta. They have now referred the country to the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) for action. The ASP can impose sanctions against the country for failing to comply with its obligations. The ruling means that Kenya will be discussed as a separate agenda at the next ASPmeeting.
flag bearer in order to remove Jubilee from power. Kalonzo revealed that CORD was working on a consensus to avoid a fallout and was even considering registering it as a political party. He revealed they were working on a model similar to National Rainbow Coalition (Narc) that propelled former President Mwai Kibaki to power.
Tribunal stops SGR Kalonzo to Raila:Let us construction until appeal make Cord a party: Wiper Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed that is heard: A tribunal has stopped the leader the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy
KDF warns of conmen as recruitment drive kicks off: Military recruitment began across
the country yesterday with a warning about fraudsters looking to dupe unsuspecting Kenyans. The Kenya Defence Forces is seeking to recruit more than 2,000 general recruits, constabularies and tradesmen in the exercise that will end on October 18. Vice Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen Joseph Kasaon warned of conmen waiting to obtain money under the pretext of helping
Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge is this morning expected to chair the first monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting since the introduction of interest rate caps. The meeting comes as confusion persisted in the market over interpretation of key aspects of the new law. Yesterday, many consumers of financial services reported that their banks had introduced a barrage of new levies.
MPs to discuss EAC-EU Ruto faults West over pact as high taxes loom: refugee burden: Kenya has
Ruto hogs limelight at UN fete in Uhuru’s absence: Deputy President William
Excise tax removal hands motorcycle assemblers a lifeline: Motorcycle assemblers
a marabou stork flew dangerously close, investigators say. He pushed the wrong lever, members of the investigating team told the Star. As a result, the aircraft lost power, stalled and created a vortex that pulled the Sh683 million chopper down. The crash 11 days ago in Mathare area of the newly acquired aircraft was the fifth of a police plane or helicopter between August and September this year.
construction of the Nairobi-Naivasha section of the Standard Gauge Railway, a week before President Uhuru Kenyatta’scheduled launch. The National Environment Tribunal gave the order following a petition by activist Okiya Omtatah and the Kenya Coalition for Wildlife Conservation and Management, a local lobby group. The tribunal ordered the government and NEMA to stop all activities related to the project until the matter is determined..
Parliament is today expected to ratify the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union to help shield the country from heavy taxes on exports to the EU from October 1. Two special seatings are expected to be held in the national assembly chamber Top of the agenda is the consideration of the proposal to ratify the EPA between Kenya/ EAC and the EU which will help to convince the EU not to impose taxes on Kenya’s exports.
(Cord) be registered as a political party.Mr Musyoka, however, said his idea does not involve merging the opposition parties, in a move seen as challenging the newly formed Jubilee Party. “Nominations can be done in ODM, Ford-Kenya and Wiper parties then the winners can vie for the Cord ticket,” he said.
accused the international community of failing to implement agreements on finding a solution and sharing the burden of the refugee crisis facing the world. Speaking during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Deputy President William Ruto brought out the gravity of the humanitarian crisis when he said that only 10 countries were hosting more than 86 per cent of the 22 million refugees.
Ruto expressed Kenya’s concerns at the failure by the international community to meet its obligations over refugees hosted in the country. Speaking during a high-level meeting on large movement of refugees and migrants at the UN General Assembly in New York, US, Ruto defended Kenya’s decision to close down Dadaab camp, saying the country shouldered the burden alone.
fish exports to Kenya hit the Sh1 billion mark for the first time last year, adding impetus to concerns that the Asian nation is flooding the local market with sea food to the detriment of local fishermen. Kenya’s appetite for Chinese fish imports grew 60.2 per cent to Sh1.02 billion in 2015 compared to Sh624.1 million a year earlier, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
Eye on CBK as banks differ on new law: Central
have been handed a lifeline after the government scrapped excise tax that was applicable at a flat rate of Sh10,000 on each unit. The tax was first imposed last year, resulting in reduced sales and job losses that saw the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) push for its removal The move also removes the excise tax at a rate of 20 per cent.
Top stories from X News global partners US blames Russia after A Frenzied Search Ends in Vladimir Putin’s party US issues guidelines for UN aid convoy targeted a Gun Battle With Police: wins again: MARINA, a middle-aged self-driving cars: The US e man who the police said sowed terror Muscovite with dark hair and piercing eyes, government will issue its first formal by airstrike: A UN aid convoy Th across two states, setting off bombs in is unhappy—about rising prices, rampant guidelines for self-driving cars this week,
delivering food relief to a rebel-held area near Aleppo was targeted in an airstrike, as a week-old ceasefire brokered by Russia and the US collapsed with a new surge of Syrian government bombing. The US said it blamed Russia for the attack on the convoy, whether or not Russian planes were involved, arguing Moscow was responsible under the ceasefire agreement for reining in Bashar al-Assad’s government forces. The attack on the convoy, made up of Syrian Red Crescent trucks carrying UN-supplied food, was reported to have killed at least 12 people and destroyed 18 trucks laden with food intended for tens of thousands of people cut off by the war in a rural area west of Aleppo city. www.theguardian.com
Manhattan and on the Jersey Shore and touching off a furious manhunt, was tracked down on Monday morning sleeping in the dank doorway of a neighborhood bar and taken into custody after being wounded in a gun battle with officers. The frenzied end came on a rain-soaked street in Linden, N.J., four hours after the police issued an unprecedented cellphone alert to millions of people in the area telling them to be on the lookout for Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, who was described as “armed and dangerous.” Even as the remarkably swift arrest eased fears across the region, investigators were still in the earliest stages of trying to determine what provoked the attacks. www.nytimes.com
corruption and even Russia’s confrontation with the West. But she is not ready for a change of course. “People are unsatisfied, but we’re afraid of change,” she declares. “Gorbachev had some nice ideas, but see how that turned out? I don’t want Russia to be destroyed.” So it comes as no surprise that Marina, and most of her compatriots, voted for more of the same when they took to the polls on September 18th for elections to the Duma, the national parliament. The results were never in question. The ruling United Russia party of President Vladimir Putin secured more than three-quarters of the Duma’s 450 seats. www.economist.com
marking a major step for a technology that has been hampered by uncertainty and patchwork regulation. The White House said on Monday that autonomous vehicles could make transportation “safer, cleaner, more accessible and more efficient”, and reaffirmed its support for the industry. The new rules are focused on safety, and include a 15-point assessment that carmakers will be asked to complete before putting their driverless cars on public roads. President Barack Obama has made his support for driverless vehicles a key part of his tech agenda, promising this year to set aside $4bn f for the development of autonomous driving. www.ft.com
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MIGRANT CRISIS: Migrants argue with riot police in the camp of Moria on Lesvos island, Greece, yesterday. Migrants set fire to several parts of the camp which then spread causing hundreds of people to flee. Authorities evacuated the area where unaccompanied minors were living and transferred them to a new facility. Earlier today, rumours that mass returns to Turkey were imminent prompted renewed incidents and a break-out from the hotspot who attempted to set off on a protest march to Mytilene, the island’s main town, but were stopped and forced to turn back by police. PHOTO: STRATIS BALASKAS/EPA
ON RAPE CHARGE: Australian Robert Andrew Fiddel
Ellis stands behind bars in a holding cell as he wait for his trial at the Denpasar District Court in Bali, Indonesia, 20 September 2016. He is accused of abusing four girls aged around ten years during a four-year period in Bali. PHOTO:MADE NAGI/EPA
GUERRILLA CONFERENCE:
A guerrilla soldier of the South Block of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) cuts the hair to a fellow guerrilla during the 10th National Guerrilla Conference of the FARC in El Diamante, Caqueta, Colombia, 19 September 2016. Some 200 delegates of the FARC guerrilla army are expected to ratify a peace agreement with the Colombian government. The conference will conclude on 23 September. PHOTO: MAURICIO CASTANEDA/EPA
EXPENSIVE STUDIES: Students from Wits University demonstrate during the first day of #feemustfall demonstrations
against fee increases at universities across South Africa in Johannesburg yesterday. The ministry of education announced an 8 percent increase of university despite calls by student demonstrators for no increase. The demonstrations are set to continue. PHOTO:KIM LUDBROOK/EPA
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Failing to pass EPAs will cost Kenya Sh125Bn, say regulators The Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Planning and Finance has urged Parliament to urgently debate and pass the Economic partnership Agreement (EPA) today to save the country from an estimated loss of Sh125 billion worth of Kenya’s exports to European Union (EU) markets. Addressing a press conference yesterday at Parliament building, Committee Chairperson Benjamin Langat (Ainamoi) said Kenya has been put on notice by the European Union to ratify the EPA by 30th of this month, or risk losing its duty free quota free EU market access preference and thus revert to the General Systems of preference , which is less favourable. “This is the only option that Kenya has in order to save our 125bn EU export market, which is potential to be lost overnight if the ratification is not notified to the EU by the deadline,” Langat said. He told legislators to rise to the occasion and pass the European Union Economic partnership agreement since it is the second-largest destination for Kenya’s exports about which is estimated about 22 per cent of Kenya’s total exports. Langat, accompanied by other six Members of Parliament, explained that Kenya stands to benefit greatly as it will open up new areas for the country’s exports. “EPA will help in improvement in industrialization through value
L to R: Nominated MP Oburu Odinga, Benjamin Langat Ainamoi, Kitutu Chache North MP Jimmy Angwenyi addressing the media yesterday at parliament buildings. addition, secure investment and jobs, simplify rules of origin among other benefits,” Langat clarified. “It is worth noting that it is only Kenya and Rwanda within the EAC that have signed the EPAs as of now,” he added. The Chairman disclosed that the process is underway in other EAC partner states. National Assembly Speaker Justin
Health CS attends UN Assembly to help bolster development Kenya’s Ministry of Health has confirmed plans to partner with the United Nations (UN) in a bid to support human development and stop the spread of treatable diseases. Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr Cleopa Mailu is part of the official Kenyan delegation to the UN General Assembly whose high level segment is currently ongoing and will run until September 23, 2016. Deputy President William Ruto is leading the Kenyan delegation to the high-level meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York on “Antimicrobial Resistance.’’ The World Health Organization has found that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has become one of the biggest threats to global health and endangers other major priorities, such as human development. All around the world, many common infections are becoming resistant to the antimicrobial medicines used to treat them, resulting in longer illnesses and more deaths. During the Assembly, Member States, non-governmental organizations, civil society, the private sector and academic
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institutions will commit to fighting antimicrobial resistance. The primary objective of the meeting is to summon and maintain strong national, regional and international political commitment in addressing antimicrobial resistance comprehensively and multisectorally, and to increase and improve awareness of antimicrobial resistance This is the fourth time in the history of the UN a health topic is discussed at the General Assembly. Others were HIV, non-communicable diseases, and Ebola. The CS is set to participate in the side events and panel discussions on private sector engagement on the development of community health care in meeting Kenya’s Social Development Goals 2030 target, Private Sector Health Partnership Kenya (PSHP Kenya), Antimicrobial Resistance: Tackling a Threat to the Health and Wealth of Nations, Sustainable Access to Effective Antibiotics, accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage by 2030 among others. @Dennis_x254
Muturu yesterday recalled MPs from their one month recess to come and debate the agreement. The EU gave Kenya up to the 30th of this month to ratify the EPA and notify the EU Council in order to avoid losing the duty free quota free market access. However, if Parliament fails to ratify the EPA, by the set date, the move will have tremendous repercussions
that threaten the livelihoods of about 4 million people working directly or indirectly with companies that export to the EU market. It will also mean loss of investments worth over Sh2 billion in floriculture, horticulture, agro-processed products and fisheries, among others come 1st October, 2016. @ hillary_x254
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We will achieve Sustainable Development Goals, insists CS Kariuki The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs Sicily Kariuki has assured Kenyans that the government will achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs), a set of seventeen aspirational global goals with 169 targets between them. Speaking when she arrived in New York for the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which got underway yesterday, the CS said the country is on its track despite some challenges facing the implementation of said goals. Kariuki said they would discuss global efforts to combat extreme poverty, fight inequality and hunger as well as ensure the provision of quality education as outlined in the SGDs. “We will be discussing how the globe has fared in combating extreme poverty, fighting inequality and hunger, providing quality education, achieving gender equality and reducing inequalities across the board. We will also be auditing how we have addressed access to clean water and sanitation and climate change,” said CS Kariuki. CS Kariuki, who is part of the Kenyan delegation that is led by Deputy President William Ruto, said despite failure to pass the two thirds gender rule in Parliament, Kenyans are now more aware of the need to have balanced representation, not only in government, but in the private sector as well. @Enock_x254
Kenya ranked among top African nations looking to develop tourism
Kenya has been rated among top African nations looking to develop domestic tourism by encouraging its residents to visit attractive sites within the country and book hotels as a move to attract more hotel and accommodation investments. A recent report indicates that hotel and hospitality industry stakeholders in Africa, who recently met in Tanzania, have said that the African continent remains the world’s most attractive investment area in tourism despite the low figures of tourist inflow from key global travel markets. This was revealed during the Fourth Annual Africa Hotel Expansion Summit and Hospitality Round Table in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The investors stated that the continent is endowed with diversified natural resources, attractive geographical features, and rich history and cultures. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Lionstone Group and Golden
Tulip West Africa Hospitality Group in Nigeria, Amaechi Ndili said that Africa needs to encourage intraAfrica travel programs that would attract more people to travel from one country to another country within the continent. “We need to stimulate intraAfrica tourism and business travel while governments across the continent take serious steps and policies to create more open skies for Africans,” Ndili explained. The hotel executives further noted that more than 80 per cent of Africans are not aware of tourist attractive sites available in their own countries as compared to Europe, America, and other continents where the citizens outnumber foreign tourists. Nigeria is the leading country in Africa in terms of generating outbound tourists to other countries within the continent, mostly to other West African states, as well as East and
Southern Africa. As a testament to the continent’s potential, Marriott International, an American multinational diversified hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities, is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The company has also announced further growth to its African pipeline with the signing of six new properties under the JW Marriott Hotels, Autograph Collection and Protea Hotels by Marriott brands. “Our 2016 property signings further illustrate the scale of our ambition to expand as a leading travel company within the Middle East and Africa as well as internationally,” said Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa of Marriott International.
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Low income earners, investors to get tax as President Uhuru approves Finance Bi Low-income earners are set for a reprieve on their taxes following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s signing of the 2016 Finance Bill. Once in effect, the new law will provide low income earners with tax relief among other fringe benefits. The Act will also regulate taxation measures in respect of gaming, betting and competition. Other major amendments in the Finance Act, 2016 include the removal of excise duty on locally-assembled motor vehicles and motorcycles to promote assembly. The new law also provides tax amnesty for taxpayers who have investments outside Kenya, allowing them to reinvest back home. It also includes VAT exemption for park entry fees and tour operator services, a move that seeks to promote tourism. More changes in the new law include VAT exemption for inputs for manufacture of animal feeds and reduction of the income tax corporate tax rate from 30 per cent to 15 per cent for investors who put up more than 400 residential housing units. This seeks to promote housing development. The Act comprises the legal framework for the establishment of the Commodity Exchange Market, expansion of the income tax brackets by 10 per cent and zero rating of LPG (gas) to reduce the cost of living.
The signing of the Act follows similar measures where the Head of State instructed the National Treasury to abandon taxation on payments of bonuses, overtime for low income earners. The President confirmed that the move is in line with government efforts to improve standards of living of citizens, saying the amendments would be done in such a way that they do not place an additional burden on employers. “This will be done in a manner that does not place an additional burden on employers or increase the cost of employment,” President Kenyatta explained. Uhuru urged COTU and the Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE) to actualise the creation of a centre to promote productivity. “I call upon engagement between my administration, the FKE and COTU, to consider and actualize the creation of a Center dedicated to promoting productivity much along the lines of one implemented by the Japanese Government,” he said. Experts have lauded the move saying it will supplement Kenya’s efforts to tackle the question of improving living standards within the broader context of growing the economy.
KBL launches new beverage as manufacturer targets fastgrowing consumer segment Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has launched a new Ready to Drink (RTD) alcoholic beverage under the Smirnoff flagship brand, extending its category offering for the fast-growing consumer segment. The product, dubbed ‘Smirnoff Ice Electric Ginseng’, is a departure from other RTD’s; it is the first alcoholic drink in Kenya that contains Ginseng flavor giving the drink a unique bold taste. Ginseng is an exotic herb that has for long been used in Asian food and drink culture. Smirnoff first launched vodka-based RTD’s in Kenya with Smirnoff Red and Black Ice- packaged in clear returnable bottles. In the recent years, it has launched the already successful Smirnoff Ice Double Black with Guarana offered in a 330ml sleek can. “Kenya is the first market in the world to launch the Smirnoff Ice Electric Ginseng. The drink cues to the freshness, youthfulness and energetic spirit among Kenyan millennial consumers. It is an illustration of our innovativeness to meet market needs by providing a range of Smirnoff RTD’s to cater for different demographics and market segments,” said Fred Otieno, the Head of Innovations. Smirnoff Ice Electric Ginseng will retail at RRP Sh140. Based on thee brewer’s research, millennial consumers are looking for a drink that
“keeps up with the energy and rhythm of the night so Smirnoff Ice Electric Ginseng invites them to experience those highly charged moments that make good times better.” “The Ready to Drink category is among the fastest growing alcohol segments in Kenya, and we have registered a 140 per cent growth with our already existing portfolio over the last four years. We are confident that the innovation and diversification of the portfolio through products like Smirnoff Ice Electric Ginseng will sustain the growth trajectory,” Andrew Kilonzo, the company’s Sales Director said. Kilonzo noted that millennials account for 54 per cent of total alcohol volume in Kenya. They are trendsetters and want to be associated with the latest trends, and are constantly looking for the next new and innovative products they can associate with. “At KBL, we believe that we must create a positive role for alcohol in our society by promoting a culture in which adults drink responsibly and harmful consumption of alcohol is minimized. We have included a responsible drinking reminder on all communications on this brand. We have also included the reminder on 30% of the can, in accordance to the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act,” he said. @kevin_x254
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Kenya ranked top regional ‘foodie’ hub in Mc The latest report by research group, McKinsey dubbed ‘Realizing the Potential of Africa’s Economies’ has ranked Kenya the region’s number one foodie hub. The analysis states that East African markets alone are projected to spend Sh5.4 trillion a year on food alone. The study attributes the increase to a hike in household disposable incomes, high economic growth as well as an increasing young population responsible for a lot of the country’s consumption. Based on McKinsey’s numbers, food and beverages will be by far, the largest spending category in terms of consumption, although there will also be sizable opportunities in housing, consumer goods, hospitality and recreation. “Meeting the changing needs of Africa’s growing consumer class Africa’s household consumption has continued to grow at a robust pace. Sixty per cent of consumption growth has come from an expanding population, and the rest from incomes rising enough to fuel spending on discretionary goods and services as well as basic necessities all powered by rapid urbanization,” reads the report. The survey argues that consumption is highly concentrated in a small number of cities. Just 75 cities across Africa accounted for 44 per cent of total consumption in 2015, projected to increase to 49 per cent of total consumption by the year 2025. For instance, in Nairobi, income per capita consumption is more than double the national average, accounting for
more than 65 per cent of total national consumption. The study says that the move is likely to lure more investors in food industry where more food companies will be put up to help the nation provide enough
food for its population. “Over 17 consumer-facing companies will need to make sure they have a meaningful presence in each of Africa’s emerging centers of consumption with a primary focus on the largest cities in
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those and other markets. Doing so will enable them to capitalize on the shifting geographic share of consumption,” says the study. “In all consumer markets, companies need to tailor their product and service offerings, and their pricing, to Africa’s distinct consumer segments. Finally, informal retail channels are an important route to market in many countries, and companies will need to design their sales and distribution models to cater to these population,” adds the report. Consumer-serving companies will therefore need to understand where their customers are as well as the evolution of their incomes and then tailor their products and services accordingly. “As per capita spending rises, it becomes even more important for consumerserving companies to understand where their customers are and the evolution of their incomes, and then to tailor products and services accordingly,” the report says. As Kenya’s market continues to expand, South Africa’s share of consumption is set to decline from 15 per cent in 2005 to 12 per cent in 2025 and Nigeria’s share from 26 per cent to 22 per cent over the same period. Conversely, the share of regional consumption is projected to increase in East Africa from 12 per cent in 2005 to 15 per cent in 2025, and in Francophone Africa, from 9 per cent to 11 percent.
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Betway begins talent search in bid to promote soccer development
Leading sports betting company Betway is set to implement a largescale training program on the 15th and 16th of October as well as the 29th and 30th of October beginning the company’s search for future football champions. Launched in 2006, the company operates across a number of regulated online markets and holds licenses in Kenya, the UK, Malta, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Germany and now Uganda. The affair, dubbed the ‘Betway Talent Search’, will host 1,600 aspiring footballers and test their skills under the watchful eyes of local and international scouts as they compete for a place in the final 16 who will attend a specialized football training camp. This camp will be headed by Francis Kimanzi, Head Coach of Mathare United, coaching staff from West Ham United in the United Kingdom and local legend Dennis Oliech. From this final group of 16, 1 lucky footballer will find themselves the winner of the grand prize, a training trip to West Ham United in the United Kingdom. Eager players looking to show off their skills are encouraged to visit ‘onwww. betwaytalentsearch.co.ke’ for a spot. Entrants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 and must either upload a picture of their ID or Passport on the website. The 1,600 attendees will randomly be selected from these entries and will be notified via SMS. Betway is experiencing its largest growth in sports betting, with its comprehensive sportsbook product offering customers a wide selection of both pre-game and in-play betting across a broad range of sports. The company has made a strong, targeted investment in both advertising and sports sponsorship. Betway is the official principal sponsor of Premier League football club West Ham United, the UK Premier League Darts and the UK Snooker Championships. @Kevin_x254
Tourism could assist women to increase power and control over natural resources, says PS Hirsi Tourism could assist women to increase power and control over natural resources, Principal Secretary Fatuma Hirsi has said. Speaking during the ongoing Spa & Wellness Association of Africa (SWAA) 2016 Forum in Mauritus, the PS added that women’s empowerment is vital to sustainable development. The Spa & Wellness Association of Africa develops and maintains internationally-recognised standards and education for the spa industry in Africa. PS Hirsi attended the forum along with other policymakers and stakeholders, including Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism and External Communications for Republic of Mauritius, Xavier-Luc Duval The event marked the 2nd Annual Spa & Wellness Ass of Africa Forum. The PS met with Acting President of the Republic of Mauritius H.E Mr. Pillay Vyapoory. PS Hirsi also met with 0 Madam Racheal Umahi, First Lady of Ebonyi State – Nigeria.
The Spa & Wellness Association of Africa (SWAA) is an association founded in 2010 to develop and maintain internationally recognised standards and education, while giving members a platform to channel their voice for the spa & wellness industry in Africa. The association works alongside tourism, education, health boards and operators to set quality standards and encourage education and preventive health measures within the spa, health, and wellness industry. Hirsi had noted in a previous address that corporate tourism has been on the rise over the last three years, plugging a hole left by leisure visitors. This has been helped in part by the government’s ability to successfully bid to host a number of global conferences in the country, further raising the industry’s profile. The PS called on industry players to pull resources to enhance their conference and accommodation facilities as the number of business tourists rises. “Corporate travel has been booming. Since the third quarter of 2014, it has
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala with with Tourism Principle Secretary Fatuma Hirsi at a past event in Mombasa.
been pretty stable and reliable with major conferences taking place in Kenya,” the PS said. A recentanalysis by consultancy firm PriceWaterhouse Coopers has found that the tourism sector’s growth is forecast to show an average compound annual growth of 4.7 per cent towards the end of 2016. The report follows an earlier statement from Ministry of Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala, which stipulated that the number of tourists visiting Kenya is expected to increase by up to 30 per cent following renewed marketing campaigns by the government. At the time, the CS said aggressive campaigns had helped international markets warm up to Kenya. Now, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is set to spend over Sh20 million in a six-month marketing and promotional campaigns in major cities of India. The campaign dubbed Kenya Kalling will be running in print, radio and on-line media platforms in cities of New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore with a bid to increase tourist arrival from the market by 21 per cent after the campaign period. Travel agents will be giving affordable travel packages and other incentives to Indian travelers visiting Kenya during the campaign period. The campaign launch is expected to position India as one of the fastest growing tourist source markets to Kenya. The country is now ranked the third best performing market after US and UK. KTB acting Chief Executive Officer Jacinta Nzioka in her statement observed that India has recorded a remarkable grown as a tourist source market and has a potential to grow further. “We have a line-up of activities targeting consumers as well as trade in this market whose accessibility to Kenya has been enhanced by seamless connectivity by KQ and other airlines,” she said. Kenya recently hosted Indian film makers to a promotional tour of diverse tourism products that Kenya has to offer presenting an opportunity for film makers to showcase the destination. @Dennis_x254
Air travel to East Africa sees double digit growth as Kenya Tourism Board kick-starts marketing campaign International air travel to East Africa has seen double digit growth this year through August compared to the same period last year. This is according to a report by Forward Keys, a service of Forward Data S.L., a privately owned company registered in Spain with a focus on Big Data and Business Intelligence for the travel Industry. The analysis has found that South Africa is the largest destination for international air traffic to Africa with a market share of 13 per cent. Egypt is next with 9 per cent, Morocco with 8 per cent, Mauritius with 5 per cent, Kenya, Algeria and Tunisia with 4 per cent,
Tanzania and Ethiopia with 3 per cent and Nigeria with 2 per cent. The data has found that overall international air travel to Africa has grown 5.6 per cent while bookings for destinations within the continent are up 11 per cent. North Africa, however, has seen slow growth due to security concerns, while East Africa has seen doubledigit growth. “North African countries still made it into the top 10 destinations in terms of volume of traffic but they have suffered from political instability and terror activities in the region,” said Olivier Jager, CEO of
ForwardKeys. These developments come just as the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has launched a 6 month marketing campaign in India in a bid to increase visitor arrivals from the market. As the Board embarks on its strategic drive, Europe remains the number one market of origin for air travelers to Africa. The region accounts for 46.1 per cent of Africa’s air traffic, up 2.5 per cent this year. Meanwhile, the Americas are up 12.7 per cent, Asia Pacific up 12.4 per cent, the Middle East up 9.6 per cent and travel within Africa is up 5.4 per cent.
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Simpson: American Crime Story’ seemed to sweep every big award into the bag as both the Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Limited Series took home the gold statuette. Actress Sarah Paulson who played LA County prosecutor Marcia Clark on the Amy Schumer on the red carpet
being nominated multiple times even brought Clark as her ‘date’ to the red carpet and included her name in the engraving of the award. In her speech she admitted what a great challenge it is to emulate somebody’s
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enormous one. You want to get it right not for you but for them.” First time winner, Tatiana Maslany who plays a multitude of characters on BBC America’s ‘Orphan Black’ came actually as a surprise to everyone, most of all the actress herself. Up against steep competition such as Viola Davis and Robin Wright, the acceptance speech. A performance replicated by another made reference to ‘Elliot’ the fractured character he plays on the show, “I’m not so sure how many of us would want to hang out with a guy like Elliot, but I want to honor all the Elliots, Emmy Awards were also unsurprisingly politically charged.
It being an election year in the States it’s not alarming that some celebrities took this as an opportunity to get the word out there. Actor Courtney B Vance ended his speech with Actor in a Limited Series award. Comedian Aziz Ansari took a dig at presidential nominee
consideration, I’ve decided I’m going with Trump — which is also why I’m recommending we get rid of all Muslim and Hispanic nominees from the ceremony immediately.” Even Emmy host Jimmy Kimmel gave his unwarranted two cents
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Youthful, flamboyant nominated Member of Parliament and Nairobi Governor hopeful Johnson Sakaja, last evening literally brought the house down with his freestyle rap prowess. The MP who was challenged to a rap battle by one of the contestants in the Jenga Talanta finals hosted at the Kenya National Theatre took up the challenge and nailed it. Flanked by Mathare MP Steve Kariuki and Nairobi women representative Rachel Shebesh, Sakaja amazed many as the leaders sought to connect with the Nairobi youth through promotion of talents. His quest to connect with the youth is seemingly off to a good start considering his main rival Senator Mike Mbuvi Sonko is already quite popular with the youth. Will Sonko seek a rejoinder? For now, Sakaja is the man on top for hitting the right rhymes!
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shows anymore, we’re living in one.” Amy Schumer shouted out to tampon maker OB on the red carpet, shocking everyone in the process and of course no awards show would be complete without some racial account mistaking Terrence Howard for Cuba Gooding Jr. @christinen_x254
Diamond Platnumz recreates ‘Salome’ in a perfect remix Wasafi Records CEO Diamond Platnumz has gone all out in collaboration with Rayvanny to recreate ‘Salome’ a traditional Tanzania tune originally done in 1999 by famous artiste Saida Karoli. The remix recorded by Wasafi Records sufficiently rewarded songstress Saida Karoli for the adoption of the song with a contract that was signed by representatives of both parties. As usual, Diamond’s version has been described by many a fans as the perfect remix with the video just a day old on YouTube but getting very high views. Proceeds from the song are to be shared equally by both Wasafi records and Saida Karoli, according to a source privy to the details of the contract.
Justin Bieber and Sofia Richie call it quits
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Justin Bieber and Sofia Richie’s relationship has fizzled, and they’re moving on to see other people. The young couple who holidayed in Mexico together as Lionel Richie’s daughter celebrated her 18th birthday - are said to have called time on their romance and moving on to seeing other people. It’s said each of them are now single and ready
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There really is no simple way out of this. If you don’t like how he kisses then you either stop kissing him or just tell him. The former would be hard to do considering you are a couple and he will obviously notice that something is amiss. Tell him you still like him but his kissing leaves a lot to be desired. If the conversation takes a negative turn then encourage him to apply himself the way you prefer. Nobody is born a great kisser but he can improve with some practice, you just need to have a little patience to get through the nitty gritty with him.
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osaics are generally made up of many smaller pieces of material that are assembled to create a completely new and completely original piece. African mosaics have been known to incorporate glass, pottery, stone and beadwork in the artwork to construct a picture of African life at a particular time. Just like cave paintings and stone tools mosaics, particularly because of the vivid images that come about from their formation, they can be used a means to preserve history and give a clearer impression of life at a given era more strinkingly than many other forms of art. Of course the use of glass, which is an advancement in African art, boosted the quality of mosaic art and gave new dimension to the techniques used in the process of creating the art. Another interesting aspect of African mosaics is its versatility. Apart from decorative artwork, mosaics can take a variety of modes. The use of fabrics and metalwork can also be considered mosaic depending on the purpose of the piece. Metal plates and vases can have a mosaic of patterns etched onto them and the melding of different metals into one piece can also result in a stunning creation. Fabrics have been used for a multitude of purposes in the African society. A single swatch of fabric can be fashioned with numerous other portions to produce a quilt-like length. This can be used for décor or even worn as an item of clothing.
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Granted there is a marked difference between the things that men and women find unattractive but no one is the same. So although some things might not be universal indicators of the things that all men dislike they are definitely some annoying things that women do that warrant an assessment. TOO MUCH MAKEUP
This one thing seems to be almost unanimous. It’s one thing getting made up for the day ahead and it’s a whole other thing walking around with clown makeup. It’s probably a good idea to also make sure that before attempting to apply something on, that you actually know how to use it. Not every shade and tone is for every person and your neck should definitely not be a different colour from your face. Your makeup is yours to use freely but his white shirts could probably be spared from the foundation and lipstick that might end up smeared all over them.
RIDICULOUS HAIR
Sticking with the less is more approach, you probably don’t need your hair looking like a bird’s nest. A good weave is a treasure but an elaborate weave is the enemy. Extensions spontaneously escaping from your scalp and a style that looks like it was crafted from two exotic birds should probably be left out of the equation.
BODY HAIR
Shaving is a drag and most women and even
some men can attest to that but skipping it sometimes works against us. No man should use body hair as some determinant in order to date you but it’s no secret that most men prefer smooth skin. So if you do decide to shave it off do an even job. There’s no point in some parts of your legs being as smooth as butter while above the knee it’s a bumpy expanse.
GETTING SLOPPY DRUNK
Everyone likes a good night out but it might be a good idea not to overdo it, not just for the sake of looking attractive but for our general health and wellbeing. Regulate your intake but have fun. We don’t all have that Mr Perfect who will hold our hair back as throw up in the toilet but there’s no use in getting wasted while vultures are lying in wait.
POOR HYGIENE
This is self explanatory. Nobody wants to share a bed or better yet, a life with a stinky person. This rule also applies to men, who let’s face it are generally sloppier than women on this front.
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ith their Premier League title hopes now all but extinguished, Ulinzi Stars have shifted their focus to lifting the GOtv Shield Cup this season. The soldiers’ new objective came after eliminating stubborn National Super League (NSL) side Nzoia United in the knock out competition over the weekend to remain as the clear favourites for their first Shield Cup trophy. The 2010 Kenya Premier League champions overcame the Bernard Mwalala coached side 5-4 on post-match penalties after a 1-1 stalemate in regular time to book their spot in the semifinals. Captain James Saruni believes they stand the best chance of representing Kenya in next year’s CAF Confederations Cup with Tusker the only other KPL side remaining in the Shield competition ahead of the re-scheduled round of 16 clash between Posta Rangers and Agro Chemicals tomorrow. The winner of that match will face Tusker in the last quarterfinal. “We are glad we overcame a very tactically disciplined side which has shown capability of competing favourably against top league clubs. They almost got it right but our experience slowed down their speed. “Looking at the remaining teams, we have an upper hand to finally lift the trophy but we cannot underrate any team. Any opponent in the semis is a serious contender,” Saruni asserted. NSL side Kariobangi Sharks toppled holders Bandari FC 4-3 on penalties on Sunday after another 1-1 draw in a match where the 2014 KPL top scorer, Ugandan Dan Sserunkuma, blasted his spot kick wide to send his side crashing out. “We were aware Nzoia would come with an attacking approach, having seen how they have been playing in their league and even Gor Mahia when they eliminated them. “Once you
Ulinzi goalkeeper James Saruni with teammate Enosh ochieng shield away a Tusker opponent in a past match.
understand how your opponent plays you can easily tame them no matter how good they are,” the Ulinzi custodian who recived his maiden call up to the national team last week added. Saruni emphasised there determination to continue registering good results in the absence of ailing head coach Robert Matano in the league and cup. “We were happy to make the semis. We are not
under any pressure which favours our preparation for the next KPL assignment. Our head coach has not resumed duty and it is motivating for him to see the progress we are making, we want to continue winning for him and ourselves,” he said. “I am very impressed with the team because we fought to the end. The performance confirmed to me we are headed back to the premier league.
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“It is a young team that is growing very fast. We now shift our focus to the league aiming to sustain the good run we have had and finish top,” Nzoia boss, Mwalala who is also a former Harambee Stars striker remarked. Rangers sent fellow KPL side, Ushuru FC packing in a belated Round of 16 clash on Saturday also on penalties. @amos_x254
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earby at the Goodison Park, Everton and Norwich renew rivalries in the Cup tie following a round four clash in the same competition last season. The Toffees progressed 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the same venue tonight. Everton striker Romelu Lukaku will be rested for tie with Championship side while recent signing Enner Valencia is set to make his first Toffees start in place of the Belgian, who was substituted at the weekend with a toe problem. Portugal forward Nelson Oliveira, a summer signing from Benfica, could make his Norwich debut. Midfielder Alex Tettey (hip) is a doubt while winger Matt Jarvis (knee) is out. Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner could make his first start for Nottingham Forest when they face his former club Arsenal in the League Cup tonight. The Championship side will be without injured trio Damien Perquis, Britt Assombalonga and Thomas Lam. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could rotate his squad, with David Ospina, Rob Holding, Kieran Gibbs, Lucas Perez and Chuba Akpom all hoping to feature. Olivier Giroud (toe) missed Saturday’s win at Hull, but could be available. At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth have a fully fit squad for their match against Preston but manager Eddie Howe is expected to rotate his side. Striker Callum Wilson could return to the starting XI, while Arsenal loanee Jack Wilshere is likely to feature. Preston boss Simon Grayson has promised to make changes to his team following Saturday’s 5-0 defeat at Brentford. Defender Marnick Vermijl (hamstring) is out, but Ben Pringle, John Welsh, Simon Makienok and Bailey Wright could play. Other League Cup fourth round matches will see Championship clubs Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers clash at St. James Park in London. Rafa Benitez’s side will appeal against the red card shown to midfielder Vurnon Anita in Saturday’s Championship home defeat by Wolves as the two sides meet again tonight. Anita was dismissed for his challenge on Ivan Cavaleiro as Wolves ended Newcastle’s five-game winning run. Boss Rafael Benitez is expected to make changes, while Wolves manager Walter Zenga could stick with the same squad. Summer signings Silvio and Ola John are still waiting to make their debut. Wolves have stopped on in the north-east following Saturday’s 2-0 win for a pre-arranged four-night bonding trip. Leeds United are hosting Blackburn Rovers at the Elland Road. The home team are expecting captain Liam Bridcutt to return, having injured his foot against the same side on 13 September. Boss Garry Monk is likely to make a number of changes, with Tyler Denton among those expected to feature. Blackburn hope to sign ex-England defender Wes Brown in time for the tie. Rovers could make as many as nine changes, with David Raya starting in goal, while Tommy Hoban and and Derrick Williams are cuptied. In East Sussex, Brighton boss Chris Hughton will give a debut to Belgium international defender Sebastien Pocognoli against Reading, while Sam Baldock will return after a calf problem. Full-back Rob Hunt will start for the Seagulls, with Uwe Hunemeier and Connor Goldson set to feature after injury. Reading will be without top scorer Garath McCleary, who starts a threegame ban after a red card at Barnsley. Jaap Stam’s side have no fresh injury concerns, but Yakou Meite and Deniss Rakels (both ankle) remain sidelined.
Bendtner will ‘not go crazy’ against Arsenal
Nottingham Forest forward Nicklas Bendtner will not “go crazy” if he scores against Arsenal despite his time at the club being a distant memory. The 28-year-old will play Arsenal in a competitive fixture for the first time when Forest face the Gunners in the EFL Cup third round tonight. “Most people don’t celebrate when they score and some go absolutely crazy and start chaos, which is fun,” he said. “For me out of respect I will celebrate a little bit, but it won’t be crazy.” Bendtner began his senior with Arsenal and spent nine years with the club, before moving to German side Wolfsburg in 2014. “Arsenal feels like a long time away. I had been there a long time but so much has happened since, so it’s a little bit of a distant memory,” he added. “Things happen in football, it’s a quick career and you have 15 or 20 years. The Denmark international says he has good memories of his time at Arsenal, but hopes his new club can progress to the fourth round of the EFL Cup for the first time since 2004-05. “I am sure I will probably pop into the dressing room after the match,” he continued. “In 90 minutes when I go onto the pitch I am focused on Forest to win the match for them and after all the emotions it’s a different story.”
United defender Shaw to have scan on groin injury
Liverpool’s Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino has been declared fully fit to start the tie at the iPro Stadium tonight. PHOTO/EPA
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Manchester United and England defender Luke Shaw will have a scan on a long-standing groin injury. Shaw played 85 minutes of Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Watford, after which he was criticised by manager Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese said the 21-year-old, who returned at the start of the season after breaking his leg last September, was too far away from Nordin Amrabat in the build-up to Watford’s second goal. Shaw has started all five of United’s Premier League games so far. The Red Devils, who have lost their past three matches, play League One side Northampton at Sixfields in the third round of the EFL Cup tomorrow.
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Starlets, Cameroon ready for challenge TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016
Hosts Cameroon and debutants Kenya are both confident they can cope with being in tough groups at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Harambee Starlets have been drawn in Group B alongside defending champions Nigeria, Mali and Ghana for the 19 November to 3 December tournament in Yaounde. “We are not scared for facing Nigeria at all. Yes we are underdogs but they will be more on pressure facing a team they do not know much about,” Kenya captain Ann Oluoch Onyango told the BBC. Speaking about the body size and physical attributes of the Nigerian players, Onyango said what will matter is playing as a team and nothing will scare them. “We know the secret to tame the West African sides,” she added. “We want to go and impress on our first outing in this tournament.” Striker Esse Mbeyu Akida, who is one of the leading scorers at the on-going Cecafa Women’s Championship with five goals, said Kenya have been boosted by victory over Algeria in the qualifiers are motivated to do well in Cameroon. Kenya coach David Ouma concedes that his team does not have the experience of the West African sides, who even have players featuring in
Europe, but he believes they have what it takes to cause some upsets. “We are simply going to prepare well for the tournament and go without fear of facing any team. Playing the best also brings the best out of a team,” he said. The Starlets play the Cecafa final against hosts Uganda today in Kampala. Cameroon have an equally tough task, having been drawn in group A with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Egypt. They will kick off the tournament with the opening match against Egypt. Cameroon coach Enow Ngachu said: “It is a difficult group but Cameroon is up to the challenge. “Zimbabwe and South Africa are experienced teams and this makes the group more difficult. “All the countries that qualified for the Nations Cup have to be respected, they merit their qualification and we have to be very careful. “If we are psychologically prepared we are going to come out of the group stage. Our objective is to grab the trophy and to achieve this we must challenge any country. We are second in Africa and it is possible to become first.”
Harambee Starlets head coach david Ouma instructs his players during the AFCON qualifier against Algeria at the Kasarani Stadium in nairobi early this year. Starlets have been handed a difficult group at the continental showpiece which kicks off in November.
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Chelsea’s Pedro (right) and Leicester City’s Danny Simpson vie for the ball when they met at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League on December 14, 2015. The two teams clash again tonight in the League Cup fourth round tie at the same venue. PHOTO:TIM KEETON/EPA
Foxes host Chelsea in Cup highlight match
Leicester goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler will retain his place for the English Football League Cup tie against Chelsea tonight as Kasper Schmeichel remains sidelined with concussion. Claudio Ranieri’s side host the Blues at the King Power Stadium with both teams expected to field stringe players most of whom have been benched in Premier league matches. For the Foxes, Jeff Schlupp is fit and Ben Chilwell, Leonardo Ulloa, Shinji Okazaki, Ahmed Musa and Demarai Gray are set to start. Chelsea are still without captain John Terry while Cesc Fabregas, Pedro and Michy Batshuayi are pushing for starts. Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri wants the fans to give N’Golo Kante a warm welcome when he returns with Chelsea. Kante, who signed for the Blues in July for a reported £30m, was the only key player to leave the King Power following their title-winning season. “I will be very happy if our fans clap him at the beginning and afterwards,” Ranieri said. “Kante was very important for us and I think he was even more important for us than at Chelsea because Chelsea have so many big players,” Ranieri added. At the iPro Stadium, host Derby County welcome an in form Liverpool side who beat
Chelsea 2-1 on Friday. Loris Karius will make his competitive Liverpool debut with manager Jürgen Klopp claiming he does not have a No1 goalkeeper at Anfield. The £4.7m summer signing will start in the League Cup tie having been sidelined at the start of the season by a broken hand. “Loris will play, if nothing happens,” Klopp confirmed. “He was a really strong Bundesliga goalkeeper and that means a lot.” Striker Roberto Firmino has been declared fit to feature against Nigel Pearson’s side having missed the win at Chelsea but there is still no place yet for Mamadou Sakho. The France defender has not featured for Liverpool this season due to an Achilles injury, though he returned to training a fortnight ago. “He is still working on his fitness,” Klopp said of Shako. “Roberto is in training. The medical department told me he could have played against Chelsea but I heard the word risk too often so I decided no,” he added. Midfielder Emre Can is available again after an ankle problem. Kloop is set to name a strong side in the competition. Derby striker Andreas Weimann could feature in the while Matej Vydra and Ikechi Anya, both on loan from Watford, are cup-tied having played earlier in the competition. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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