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Kalonzo in secret ‘invites only’ meeting

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka held a silent lengthy meeting with supporters at a city hotel last evening as he moves to thwart Jubilee forays in Ukambani region.

The meeting at Nairobi Club was attended by only those invited and came just days after Kamba Council of Elders signed a pact with Gema elders at Masinga Dam Resort.

“Yes, the meeting went on well as planned beginning 4pm till after 8pm.

The party leader brought together supporters from Ukambani region ostensibly to tame growing discontent,” One of the attendants said.

The source further told X News that the participants were notified and moblised through short text messages and no Member of Parliament or MCAs were allowed to attend the meeting.

“This is a reminder of our meeting tomorrow September 21st 2016 starting 4pm”, messages sent out read in part.

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Negative Ethnicity on social medwia greatest threat to peace-NCIC warns THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Increased spread of negative ethnicity peddled in social media platforms is the greatest hindrance in the fight against tribalism in the country, the National Commission on Integration and Cohesion Commission (NCIC) has said.

NCIC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hassan Sheikh Mohammed observed that a section of the public misuse the social platform under the guise of freedom of expression enshrined in the constitution.

Speaking yesterday during the official opening of countering violent extremism, anti-radicalization and peaceful election conference at the Jaramogi Odinga University, warned the public against using any platform to spread hatred among Kenyans.

“Although the Constitution provides for freedom of expression, the same Constitution bars individuals from spreading propaganda of war and hate speech of any nature as one enjoys the freedom of expression,” he said.

“Curbing misuse of social media platforms to spread tribalism and hatred remains commission’s top priority as the country prepares for

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the 2017 general elections,” he added.

Mohammed however said that the commission finds it difficult to nab individuals spreading hate speech on social media as they use pseudo names.

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misuse social media because they argue that the alleged offences do not meet the threshold according to the laws governing their countries,” he lamented. He revealed that a study conducted in 2014 by the commission on social cohesion index indicates that the highest perpetrators of ethnic

hatred and tribalism on social media platforms are individuals with high level of education.

“People from different tribes and cultures with low education levels actually leave together in harmony and even give their children names from other tribes. Our biggest problem is

NYS suspects want Waiguru gagged Suspects in the Sh791 million National Youth Service (NYS) theft scandal have moved to court seeking to bar former Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru from making comments relating to the case in the media.

Led by Josephine Kabura and Ben Gethi, the suspects told the court that Ms Waiguru has been making statements that are prejudicial to their trial in the media.

Through their lawyers, they accused the former minister of persistently making utterances on the matter while the case is on.

Milimani Law Courts Senior principal magistrate Martha Gituku said she will give a ruling on the matter on September 29.

Ms Kabura accused Ms Waiguru of being at the centre of the

National Youth Service scandal in a 16-page affidavit filed in court.

But the former minister dismissed her as a “crazy woman” whom she has never met.

The suspects also asked the court to quash summonses issued on the matter by the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee arguing that they are already on trial in a criminal court.

MPs are probing the scandal and have this week been questioning consultant Mutahi Ngunyi who was awarded a tender by NYS over the matter But the suspects argue that subjecting them to a second defence before the parliamentary committee will be double jeopardy.

the educated individuals who drive negative ethnicity especially in social media,” he said.

The CEO said the commission will now target students in higher institution of learning in the country to create awareness on the need to foster cohesion and peaceful coexistence in the country.

“We want to join hands with other stakeholders and reach out to the educated classes which have daily access to social media platform to create awareness and curb the vice on social media misuse,” Hassan said.

Mohammed also raised concern over the high rate of youth being radicalized in higher learning institutions.

He stated that the rate at which youth in higher institutions of learning are joining radicalized groups is alarming thus putting the country’s future in jeopardy as well as exposing the residents to unnecessary fear.

Over 200 youth and university students drawn from 69 institutions of higher learning and youth leaders from the 47 counties were in @hillary_x254 attendance.

Kalonzo in secret ‘invites only’ meeting From Page 1 There was growing discontent among the supporters over the meeting between Gema and Kamba elders that the supporters needed the party leader to attend,” said the source.

A similar meeting is set to be held on Monday to discuss the way forward.

According to the source the meeting was convened to counter another held between Kamba elders and Gema elders over the weekend. Those who attended the meeting indicated that Kalonzo was keen to play down any political agreement that might have been secretly sealed between the Kamba elders and their Gema counterparts.

The two communities on Friday resolved to engage President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Akamba political leadership to work together politically.

Akamba Governing Council of Elders chairman Boniface Kilonzo, who read the resolutions reached at the meeting, said the council was working with the Jubilee government.

“Our Constitution spells out that we work with the government of the day,” said Kilonzo.

Although Gema and Kamba elders signed a nonpolitical collaboration deal, insiders say they have agreed of a possible alliance in support of reelection of President Uhuru Kenyatta. @sam_x254

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Matiang’i extends term of school arson committee by two months Ford Kenya deputy party leader Bonny Khalwale.

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On campus some items of clothing or dishes or even the room you sleep in will invariably be dirty. So take the opportunity to clean up in that time instead of pilling on chores for the weekend.

ast week a court in the lakeside city of Kisumu was hit with a shockwave when a second year student at Maseno University withdrew the charges she had filed against her rapist. The victim claimed that she had forgiven the fourth year student who had attacked her with the knowledge that he was infected with the HIV/AIDS virus.

If the student had been sentenced it would have likely led to a life sentence but the victim in the crime saw it fit to forgive him as she had not tested positive for the virus.

The actual crime took place in December of last year while the withdrawal took place this year as the now expectant student insisted that the court proceedings were stressful to her. “Now I am happy that the case is no more.

Furthermore, we happen to come from the same area back in Sakwa, and I thought it would bring unnecessary strife between our families,” she said in a statement to a local paper.

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The wildly successful Soul Provider Tour makes a stop at the KICC this Saturday from 6pm and the lineup for the night is nothing but the cream of the crop. Yard Beat Sound from Japan will provide the soundtrack for the evening with MauMau Sounds giving them a run for their money. Other acts include singer Vivian, Frankie Dee, JFAM, Dula and H_art the Band.

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imon Ombolo, Isaack Hussein and Wycliffe Agutu are ready to take Dedan Kimathi University of Technology to court after they received a year-long suspension following cheating allegations. The students want the High Court to overturn the decision to kick them out of school after they were found with materials that are not allowed into the exam room. Prof Jennifer

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Khamasi, the institution’s Registrar of Academic Affairs, in an affidavit said that the materials the students were found with would have given them an advantage in the exams that they were sitting for. Although the sentence is only one year long, a term provided after an investigation by a school committee was conducted, the students involved are seeking to have the order changed.

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oogle Now came and left without much fanfare to make way for Google Assistant. As part of the larger app known as Allo, it is here and it will change your relationship with your device.

The messaging app which is available on both Android and iOS, and might be a default feature on Google Nexus, comes as a complimentary to video-calling app Google Duo. Although messaging might be the focus of Google Allo, it does so much more. Gone are the days of having to actually open your messaging app to send and receive messages, Allo’s capabilities suggest responses

to messages, so you don’t have to type them out yourself including an array of stickers to choose from. Which we all know have become essential to the communication process.

Strangely enough this is not limited to text messages.

Allo can also figure out appropriate replies to picture messages. The future really is now.

Google Assistant which is on a mission to challenge Siri, can do some of the most humdrum tasks that we usually get up to

and all that is required is our voices. It’s now possible to have a dialogue with the app. Instead of using a browser, search queries can be typed directly onto the app in a conversational manner.

Control of the workings of the phone has been simplified; playing music, making calls etc., by ‘talking’ to the device.

Performing online searched provides not only the exact information that you were looking for but also contextual data built on the information. A search for a type of car could probably bring up where to buy the car and its cost. @christine_x254

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) risks experiencing massive voter apathy if it fronts only one candidate in all elective positions in the next general elections.

Kakamega Senator and Ford Kenya Deputy party leader Boni Khalwale warned that presenting only candidate will discourage other voters whose candidate did not made it to the ballot from coming out to vote.

The massive voter apathy according to Khalwale will have negative impact on the number of votes for Cord presidential candidate.

“When a candidate belong to Ford Kenya or Wiper don’t make it to the ballot after the nominations, then his supporters are highly not likely to turn out during the final voting day,” Khalwale said.

Addressing a press conference at Parliament Buildings yesterday, the Kakamega Senator said the same process made the coalition to lose parliamentary seats to other parties in the last general elections and the same mistake should not be repeated this time. “Our ultimate goal to form the government after the next general elections and therefore we should learn from the mistakes that we made in 2013,”Khalwale said.

“If many voters don’t turn up on the voting day to cast their ballot for their MP, then it means even the final presidential votes of our candidate will be affected,” he added.

Siaya Senator James Orengo however warned that going the Ford Kenya way might cost the opposition many seats and said the coalition will go for joint nominations and present only one candidate on the ballot.

Khalwale argued that all their supporters want is unity among the three Cord principalsRaila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetangula. While both ODM party leader Raila Odinga and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka have agreed to have a joint nomination, Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya wants all the three Cord affiliate parties to field candidates in all the elective positions save for the Presidency.

Cord leader Raila Odinga yesterday assured his supporters that there would no fallout on the nomination method and procedure that the coalition will use to pick its presidential flag bearer. “There should no fear of fallout between us over who will fly our flag in next year’s general elections, the most important thing is unity,” Odinga said. @sam_x254

The term of a special committee set up to probe the rising cases of school fire has been extended by six weeks. Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said the committee asked for more time in order to present a thoroughly researched report.

“The team said it needed more time to thoroughly analyse the data it has collected since it was appointed in July,” Matiang’i said in his office yesterday. “The team was to complete and submit its report last month but after having a meeting with them, I feel there is need for more time so that we can have a well-researched report that can help us get lasting solution to this problem,” Matiang’i said. The committee, established on July 19, was tasked to investigate the causes of arson attacks in various schools that led to destruction of property worth millions of shilings and closure of over100 schools.

More than 100 students and scores of teachers were also arrested and charged after a trend that saw the ministry restrict transfer of students affected in the unrest. The committee is expected to probe all cases of school fires during the second term of 2016 as well as review recommendations of

Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at a past press concference.He has extended the time of a team formed in July to probe schoool arsons.

previous task forces on school unrest. “Today’s decision means a stakeholders meeting that was to be held on Friday to discuss the committees report has been put off indefinitely,” read a statement from the ministry. A statement signed

by Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and his Interior Ministry counterpart Joseph Nkaissery in June indicated that the report should clearly outline

measures to reduce cases of unrest.

Members of the committee include the Secretary of Administration in the Office of the President Claire Omolo, Assistant Inspector General of Police Lillian Muli, Assistant Inspector General Criminal Investigations Department Patrick Mugo and Senior Assistant Director in the Education Ministry Charles Khanyira. Others are James Kairu who is a Senior Assistant

Director in the Education Ministry, the Teachers Service Commission Senior Deputy Director Loise Nyaseda, an Educationist Gracie MK. Mullei and Lt Colonel (Rtd) F.C. Mugambi. The team is also supposed to audit existing school safety and security regulations and make recommendations on strict measures to maintain a high standard of discipline. @sam_x254

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Kenya loses SH45 billion annually due to accidents

Kenya loses approximately sh45 billion annually excluding the loss of lives as a result of road accidents.

In addition the country also loses at least 3,000 people annually from road traffic accidents, with nearly half being pedestrians.

Statistics released by the NTSA show that 814 pedestrians were killed between January and September 20 out of the total 2180 deaths reported with passengers and motorcyclists among others leading victims accounting for 538 and 519 mortalities respectively.

According to the NTSA statistics, drivers and pedal cyclists accounted for 255 and 254 deaths respectively.

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users in Kenya, a recent report by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revealed.

However, the report shows the number of pedestrians killed had declined compared with the same period last year, when 917 deaths were reported.

Speaking during the launch of the report at a Nairobi Hotel yesterday, NTSA Director General Francis Meja attributed the drop in pedestrian’s fatalities to the erection of guards’ rails and increased use of designated crossing points.

“The authority is confident that these numbers will even out by the end of October and thereafter we will work towards reduction by the end of 2016 compared to 2o15,” he said Meja explained that there has been a steady drop of fatalities from February to September 20, when the report was compiled from 17.5 per cent to 2.6 per cent to date.

Generally, the report said that the road fatalities shot up from 2125 in 2015 and 2180 as at Tuesday this week.

This year only the road fatalities rose by 2.5 per cent between January and September 20 compared to same period last year.

Meja blamed the high number of pedestrians killed on the roads to behaviors that expose them to dangers. @hillary_x254

400 pupils die annually due to road accidents-report indicates

More than 400 school going children die annually through road accidents in the country this is according to a report by the Association for Safe Road Travel (ASIRT).

The report released today at a Nairobi hotel shows that most of the accidents happened in urban areas compared with rural settings due to the high number of vehicles in urban centres compared to the rural area.

Close to 70 per cent of the children rural areas walk to school unescorted by an adult leaving them prone to unruly boda boda operators.

Speaking during the launch of the report, ASIRT executive director Bright Oywaya accused the National Transport and Safety Authority(NTSA) for doing little to address the school transport system saying they concentrated only on public transport services.

She said most of the policies in the Traffic Act,2014 had been flouted leading to increased negligence by most schools.

“NTSA mostly run after PSV and rarely focuses on school transport system. No wonder most schools do not care about the safety of children,” said Oywayo.

She lamented of schools that buy worn out vehicles and employ unqualified drivers to cut cost at the expense of safety of the pupils.

They now want parliament to pass the Traffic (amendment),2014 to ensure the laws needed to protect school going children on their to and from school.

A pupil of unidentified school crosses the road albeit the coming vehicle.A report released this morning indicates that 400 puipls are killed annually by vehicles while crossing the road.

“Parliament must do something quickly and make sure the bill goes through.

They should put priority to the safety of our children,” appealed Oywayo.

The Act recommends that all school buses be painted yellow with only the name of the school appearing in bold letters.

To protect children, the bill proposes

the lowering of speed limit on roads near schools to 30km per hour. “ The Highway Authority will be obliged to install and maintain such speed limiting features as well displaying roads signs informing drivers of the speed restrictions,” reads part of the bill.

The bill also pegs penalties of up to

Ksh 25000 for drivers who flout the speeding limits.

The World Health Organisation Global Status Report on Road Safety (2014) underscores the vulnerability of school children calling for traffic speed limits, training of school bus drivers and stiff penalties to regulation offenders. @wilson_x254

DNA hints at earlier exodus of modern man from Africa Hints of an early exodus of modern humans from Africa may have been detected in living humans.

Present-day people outside Africa were thought to descend from a group that left their homeland 60,000 years ago.

Now, analysis of nearly 500 human genomes appears to have turned up the weak signal of an earlier migration.

But the results suggest this early wave of Homo sapiens all but vanished, so it does not drastically alter prevailing theories of our origins.

Writing in the academic journal Nature, Luca Pagani, Mait Metspalu and colleagues describe hints of this pioneer group in their analysis of DNA

in people from the Oceanian nation of Papua New Guinea.

After evolving in Africa 200,000 years ago, modern humans are thought to have crossed through Egypt into the Arabian Peninsula some 60,000 years ago.

Until now, genetic evidence has shown that every non-African alive today could trace their origins to this fateful dispersal.

Yet we had known for some time that groups of modern humans made forays outside their “homeland” before 60,000 years ago.

Fossilised remains found at the Qafzeh

and Es Skhul caves in Israel had been dated to between 120,000 and 90,000 years ago. And in 2015, scientists working in Daoxian, south China, reported the discovery of modern human teeth dating to at least 80,000 years ago.

An additional piece of evidence recently came from traces of Homo sapiens DNA in a female Neanderthal from Siberia’s Altai mountains. The analysis suggested that modern humans and Neanderthals had begun mixing around 100,000 years ago - presumably outside Africa.

In order to reconcile this evidence with the genetic data from living popula-

tions, the prevailing view advanced by scientists was of a wave of pioneer settlement that ended in extinction.

But the latest results suggest some descendents of these trailblazers survived long enough to get swept up in the later, ultimately more successful migration that led to the settling of Oceania.

“The first instance when we thought we were seeing something was when we used a technique called MSMC, which allows you to look at split times of populations,” said co-author Dr Mait Metspalu said.

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Morning newspaper summaries Raila to register Cord as ODM rebels fight back as Wetangula gives Raila, a party for 2017 polls: Cord Raila dares them to quit: Kalonzo new condition:

plans to register as a single ‘corporate’ Cord Party, allowing affiliates to field candidates on their tickets in some areas and under Cord tickets in others. The umbrella strategy aims to improve opposition chances of victory next year against the massive Jubilee Party.It aims to strengthen Cord, keep it together and allay fears of widening cracks within the coalition.

It is likely to resemble Narc, the political party that removed Kanu from power in 2002.

Defiant ODM politicians, who have shifted their loyalty to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party, on Wednesday dared the party to kick them out. Those who spoke to the Nation said they were not shaken by the threat to expel them and subject them to byelections. The party’s disciplinary committee had on Tuesday recommended that 10 MPs, two governors and an unspecified number of MCAs should be expelled from the party within seven days.

Focus is now on Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula over his uneasy relationship with fellow CORD co-principals Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka. Wetang’ula’s Ford Kenya party yesterday made new demands on power sharing within the opposition coalition, adding to his earlier statements that Raila should not vie for the presidency next year, and that the ODM leader should keep off western Kenya.

Government has announced an additional Sh2.7 billion (£20 million) for the voluntary return of refugees to Somalia from Kenya.

“This new funding will go directly to helping Somali refugees return home from Dadaab, in a way which is safe, voluntary, dignified, and allows them to build a better future for themselves and their families,” British High Commissioner to Kenya, Nic Hailey said.

appointment of Prof Laban Ayiro as acting Vice Chancellor of Moi University may be far from over after Education CS Fred Matiang’i said the decision would not be rescinded.

Matiang’i explained that he followed the law and ruled out any engagement with politicians, a day after two governors and MPs who prefer Prof Isaac Kosgey stormed the university.

CBK warns banks against charging borrowers new fees: The Central Bank of Kenya yesterday warned commercial banks against introducing new or increasing existing transaction fees without its approval even as it refused to bring clarity to grey areas of the law capping interest rates, whose interpretation continues to roil the market.CBK governor Patrick Njoroge,said no bank has the authority to introduce new products in the lending market without the regulator’s approval.

Women Killed in Mombasa UK announces Sh2.7b Matiang’i vows not to police station had Dadaab more for Dadaab refugees rescind his appointment of camp links-Amina: Three repatriation: The British Moi University: The row over the

Tough new alcoholic drinks law set to curb tax evasion and contrabands:

CBK to probe banks on Mudavadi defends Safaricom CEO named slow credit uptake to avoid Treasury in Sh928m Anglo business leader of the economic downtrum: The Leasing deal: Former Cabinet year: Safaricom Chief Executive Officer

State invites bids for expansion of NairobiMombasa highway: Planned

women involved in the failed Mombasa Central police station terror attack have been linked to a terror cell in the Daadad refugee camp.Foreign Affairs CS Amina Mohamed has said. “There is sufficient evidence to show they had some links,” she said, without elaborating. Abdulahi Farah, said to be the leader of the group, was shot dead alongside her two baccomplices.

Central Bank yesterday said it will investigate the continued slowdown in growth of loans in the private sector, a trend which could hurt economy. Tuesday’s 50-basis point reduction in the Central Bank Rate to 10 per cent, Governor Patrick Njoroge said, may not reverse the worrying trend that became clearer in June. The probe will establish whether or not the dip in credit growth, which started before the interest controls era kicked in last week.

minister Musalia Mudavadi has defended the Treasury over two Anglo Leasing contracts worth Sh928 million signed with three American companies. Mr Mudavadi, currently the Amani National Congress leader, told an anti-corruption court that former Finance minister Chris Obure committed no wrong by authorising his then Finance secretary Samuel Bundotich to enter into the contracts on behalf of the government.

Mr. Bob Collymore has been named the 2016 International Business Leader of the Year at the 9th annual Africa Investors (Ai) CEO Investment Summit in New York. Collymore was honoured alongside three other prolific business leaders for their contributions to investments in Africa and for raising the profile of the continent as a viable international investment destination.

Importers and distributors of alcoholic drinks are set to come under stiff regulation to curb tax evasion and contraband.A law set to replace the six-year old Mututho law will limit the number of distributors allowed to import and sell alcoholic drinks.

The new law will control the distribution of alcoholic brands to lock out players who sneak in sub-standard products

expansion of the Nairobi-Mombasa road into a six-lane super-highway is expected to begin in the next couple of months with the invitation of bids for the project.

Transport and Infrastructure secretary James Macharia said the government planned to build the road through a Public Private Partnership (PPP), but fell short of indicating whether it will be Kenya’s first pay -for- use highway as has been suggested.

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species go on to populate the rest of the globe?

The question, one of the biggest in studies of human evolution, has intrigued scientists for decades. In a series of extraordinary genetic analyses published on Wednesday, researchers believe they have found an answer.

In the journal Nature, three separate teams of geneticists survey DNA collected from cultures around the globe, many for the first time, and conclude that all non-Africans today trace their ancestry to a single population emerging from Africa between 50,000 and 80,000 years ago. “I think all three studies are basically saying the same thing,” said Joshua M. Akey of the University of Washington, who wrote a commentary. www.nytimes.com

wrangling America’s secretary of state, John Kerry, hoped he had finally struck a deal with Russia that would help end the war in Syria, which has killed perhaps half a million people. For the plan to work, both sides needed to lay down their weapons for one week and allow aid into besieged parts of the country. If that happened the truce would then be extended. But the plan never got that far. Although the fighting ebbed, the Syrian government blocked most aid deliveries into rebel-held areas, and stripped vital medical supplies from the few that it did allow across the front lines. On Monday, the Syrian regime refused to extend the seven-day ceasefire and blamed rebels.

“end all illness” with a $3bn donation to medical research. The couple, who have previously committed 99 per cent of their Facebook shares to charity, said the money, distributed by the Chan Zuckerberg initiative created last year, would be designed to “cure, prevent or manage all diseases by the end of the century”, reports Hugo Greenhalgh, Wealth Correspondent.

Speaking at a press conference in San Franscisco, Mr Zuckerberg said the money would be spent in three distinct ways: to share knowledge between scientists and engineers; to determine how technology could be harnessed for research purposes.

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CBK warns of dip in credit growth among private sector players A continued slowdown in the growth of loans being witnessed across the private sector is likely to hurt the economy, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge has warned.

The Governor noted that the sector may not bounce back despite CBK’s move of lower the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 10 per cent earlier this week.

“Credit to the private sector rose by a dismal 8.6 per cent in June year-on-year, much slower than the CBK’s target of 15.3 per cent, and slowed further to 7.07 per cent in July,” Njoroge said.

The CBK boss further attributed the slowdown to the new banking law, saying capping interest rates at 4 per cent above the CBR has ‘complicated’ the monetary policy.

“We are not sure how banks will behave going forward but there is a possibility that risky borrowers could be cut off, and this may lead to a huge decrease in private sector credit,” he explained.

The latest numbers indicate a drop from 17.8 per cent as of December 2015 to 7.1 per cent in July 2016, which threatens to undermine economic growth.

Njoroge however says the CBK is monitoring how the new law is affecting the monetary policy and the general economy.

“It is still not clear why there is a huge decline in the growth of private sector credit. It could be due to a data issue.

Maybe the numbers are wrong. It could also be a slowdown of the economy which other metrics don’t support.

We have also seen a delay of payments to suppliers as the large corporate are asking for longer payment periods to

Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Patrick Njoroge speaks during a past forum aimed at tackling vulnerabilities and building resilience in regional, monetary integration. Njoroge says the CBK is monitoring how a new law that has capped bank interest rates is affecting monetary policy and the general economy. their suppliers from three months to about six months,” he said.

Njoroge noted that the CBK will kickstart thorough investigations into the matter.

Safaricom allocates part of Sh32Bn budget to help boost development Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Mr. Bob Collymore has confirmed that Safaricom Limited will be deploying significant resources in Kenya to facilitate national development within its Sh32 billion operating budget this year.

Among other efforts the operating budget for Safaricom will be invested in a strategic network expansion projects in rural Kenya to boost agricultural productivity through innovative initiatives to facilitate mobile-based distribution of fertilizer, money transfer, Internet connectivity, education programmes and agricultural extension efforts.

The mobile network operator, he said has already managed to align its corporate strategy to the United Nations fronted Sustainable Development Goals.

“This is because we stand on the threshold of a new world order; one that could see more people access the services that they need – but only if we use our

influence as the business sector to help them reach those goals,” said Collymore.

He was speaking during the 9th annual Africa Investors (Ai) CEO Investment Summit in New York, where he was named the 2016 International Business Leader of the Year.

Collymore was honoured alongside three other prolific business leaders for their contributions to investments in Africa and for raising the profile of the continent as a viable international investment destination.

The award to Collymore celebrates Safaricom’s market innovations and their transformational, socio-economic impact on all segments of society.

Speaking moments after picking his award, Collymore said that private sector players can play a complementary role in national development alongside governments and non-governmental organizations. @Dennis_x254

“We need to go and investigate and see who actually has done what,” he said while addressing the press.

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) had forecasted credit rationing saying it

would hit the sector once the new law to cap interest rates took effect. @enock_x254

Decline in fuel prices prompts Vivo to set up 23 million litre diesel tank Consumers are set to benefit from a 23 million litre diesel storage tank courtesy of Vivo Energy Kenya that has been opened at the company’s Mombasa terminal. The tank boasts the largest diesel storage capacity in the country by one oil marketer.

The opening of the tank would ensure availability of diesel in each and every part of the nation thus reducing the price of the product, economists have said.

The firm has also opened a 5 million litre petrol storage tank, bringing the company’s total diesel storage to 53 million litres whereas petrol storage remains at 29 million litres.

“Additional storage will enable Vivo Energy Kenya to support its rapidly growing retail business which has witnessed a 54 per cent growth over the last three years. It also increases flexibility to support inland markets like Uganda.” said Vivo Energy Kenya

Managing Director, Polycarp Igathe.

He added that the company will save money on shipping demurrage costs as fewer fuel tanker discharges will be needed.

Since 2014, Vivo Energy has increased the number of Shell service stations in Kenya by 54 per cent from 112 to 172.

In October 2015 the firm opened a 14 million litre petrol storage at the same facility.

Standard Investment Research Bank data indicates that the increase in storage capacity is not entirely a surprise as oil prices have declined, while robust volume growth has been witnessed by downstream oil marketers.

“In the first half of 2016, Kenol Kobil volumes surged 23 per cent. The strategy to increase capacity however depends on the strategy adopted by the company and financial position,” the research bank commented. @enock_x254

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Asian healthcare giant opens Sh252 million facility in Kenya Columbia Asia, one of the largest and fastest-growing healthcare companies in Asia, is expanding its operations to Africa to serve a rising demand from the continent’s middle class for affordable, modern and efficient healthcare facilities. The company’s first facility in Africa – a 5,300-square-foot multispecialty clinic and diagnostic center – opened this week in Nairobi, which is home to more than three million people and in the midst of a surge in foreign direct investment. The clinic is operating under a new brand, Columbia Africa.

Columbia Asia, part of Seattle-based Columbia Pacific Management, has 27 hospitals and one clinic in India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia, built with a business model focused on serving a rapidly-growing middle class with modern and efficient multispecialty facilities located close to where patients live and work.

The new clinic in Nairobi specializes in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology and dental care. The facility offers health checks, as well as telemedicine to allow patients to consult with specialist doctors at Columbia Asia hospitals.

The investment worth Sh252 million ($2.5 million) is located on G-02 Ground Floor, Park Place, 2nd Avenue Parklands, Off Limuru Road.

The Nairobi clinic also has a patient services center to facilitate patients travelling for surgery at Columbia Asia hospitals in Asia, which had already been receiving a significant number of patients from East Africa.

“Africa has become a growing market for us, as patients are increasingly seeking multispecialty, affordable healthcare services delivered at international standards,” said John Northen, Group Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Asia. “Kenya is the economic, commercial and logistical hub for all of East Africa, with Nairobi as a major center of growth and foreign investment, so the city was a great fit for our first Columbia Africa facility.”

Columbia Asia opened its first hospital in Malaysia in 1996 and over two decades has developed one of the largest hospital companies in Asia, with a focus on highquality, affordable, standardized care.

Columbia Asia is the only healthcare provider in Asia to operate hospitals in so many countries under a single brand, and one of the few large, multinational providers in Asia to build the vast majority of its hospitals itself. With the addition of the Columbia Africa clinic, the company has 10,000 employees serving more than 2.5 million patients a year, with 2,200 beds across 27 hospitals and two clinics. @kevin_x254

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Real estate developers urged to target lucrative, untapped mortgage market Kenya’s real estate developers have been encouraged to tap into a largly untapped, yet potentially lucrative market segment that has been locked out of the housing loan industry.

Investment analysts and real estate companies, including Cytonn Investments, have noted that the country’s mortgage market is still gravely underdeveloped despite constant reminders that housing needs to be affordable. Even with a growing middle-class, recent data from real estate leader HassConsult has found that consumers prefer to pay rent rather than take a mortgage.

This is not a choice they make themselves but a situation they are forced to accept because the cost of owning a home is still too high for most Kenyans.

Less than 10 per cent of Kenyans can reasonably afford a mortgage. “Unlike its American and European counterparts, Kenya could easily digest more debt in its property market. If only 30 per cent of Kenyans could access mortgages, the residential boom would be uncontainable.

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The untapped mortgage market is said to be worth over Sh1 billion. Moreover, Kenya is reported to be the third-largest nation with a high untapped mortgage market in SubSaharan Africa after South Africa and Namibia.

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Kenyatta’s recent move to sing into law a Bill that will put a cap on interest rates, this is likely to change. Nonetheless, there is still the issue of low incomes coupled with a recent analysis from the Central Bank, which warned that some banks may be reluctant to dish out loans to ‘risky’ borrowers given the new low interest rates.

In 2015, industry players extoled the introduction of the Kenya Banker’s Reference Rate (KBRR) in view that it will help grow mortgage assets in the country.

Since its introduction last year by policymakers at 9.13 per cent to act as the new base rate of all commercial bank’s lending rate and a later revision this year to 8.54 per cent, mortgage uptake in the country still remains low.

“The local housing market faces myriad challenges among them the yawning deficit now estimated to stand at an annual demand of 300,000 housing

units against supply of a paltry 60,000. The mortgage rates remain high for majority of Kenyans to afford,” Ojijo said.

In the country mortgage rates average at 17 per cent, with some financial institutions reported to have rates as high as 22 per cent. With the demand for housing units of more than 200,000 per year and growing, there is therefore an urgent need to increase the supply of new and affordable housing units.

“The government will facilitate delivery of 300,000 housing units by 2017 and as a means of addressing the funding gaps in the public sector, the government has embraced Public-Private Partnerships to leverage private sector funds both internally and externally,” Acting Cabinet Secretary for Land, Housing and Urban Development, Fred Matiangi said in an earlier address. @Dennis_x254

World Bank, United Nations move to help Kenya address slum crisis The World Bank and the United Nations have reaffirmed their commitment to help Kenya deal with its informal settlements crisis. The World Bank, through its Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (Kisip), which was approved for financing in 2013, said in a statement that efforts are underway to provide decent housing for thousands still living in dilapidated structures.

The objective of the Informal Settlements Improvement Project is to improve living conditions in informal settlements in selected municipalities in Kenya. This will be achieved by enhancing security of tenure and improving infrastructure based on plans developed in consultation with the community. “This project has 4 components. Component 1 focuses on strengthening institutions and program management by supporting institutional strengthening and capacity building of the Ministry of Housing, the Ministry of Lands, and the selected municipalities. Component 2 enhances tenure security by supporting systematization

and scale-up of ongoing efforts to strengthen settlement planning and tenure security in urban informal settlements.

Component 3 will invest in infrastructure and service delivery. Component 4, planning for urban growth, will support planning and development of options that facilitate the delivery of infrastructure services, land, and housing for future population growth,” the Bank said in a statement.

Over the years, the government of Kenya has experimented with different settlement development policies and strategies, ranging from forced eviction, resettlement, site and services schemes and upgrading . Until 2000, when the UN member countries developed and adopted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which focus on slum upgrading/ improvement, forced eviction was the dominant form of slum eradication in Kenya. MDG Goal 7 seeks “a significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum‐dwellers” by the year 2020. @Dennis_x254

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Amref calls on private, public sectors to help implement SDGs

Gaps in funding and knowledge across Africa have highlight the need for partnerships in implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) that touch on health.

This is according to the latest report from medical care provider, Amref Health Africa, which convened a regional conference in Nairobi to discuss possibilities of partnership between the public sector, the private sector and the civil society.

The robust panel discussion, which took place yesterday, drew views of public sector players and private sector players, including industrialist Dr. Manu Chandaria.

The outcomes of theconference will be integrated into an agenda for the Africa Health Agenda International Conference slated for March 7 to March 9, 2017.

Amref Health Africa hosted the regional pre-conference event to showcase strategic areas it will focus on implementing the United Nationsbacked Sustainable Development Goals.

The Nairobi-based health NGO, which is the only indigenous international health NGO headquartered in Africa, will concentrate its efforts on four of the 17 core SDGs: nutrition and food security (SDG 2); health (SDG 3); gender equality (SDG 5); and access to safe water and sanitation (SDG6).

“Our focus is on the four core areas, but we need to leverage on partnerships to get the job done. Partnerships are envisaged under SDG 17” said Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa.

Dr. Gitahi was speaking as he moderated a high-level panel discussion on implementation of the health-related SDGs in Africa. Panelists included, Brigid Wachira, General Manager of GlaxoSmithKline Kenya, World Health Organization representative in Kenya and senior government officials from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

“Health spending accounted for 5.1 per cent of Kenya’s national budget in 2001/02. This increased to 6.8 per cent in 2013,” said Elkana Ong’uti, Chief Economist at Ministry of Health, Kenya. However, the current spending significantly undershoots the recommended 15 per cent of GDP for health spending in Africa.

This signals the need for partnerships with private sector to plug the funding gap. The Kenyan Constitution provides policy framework for partnerships through the public private partnership act.

“Private sector needs to understand how to do well for society while doing

good for shareholders. It needs to start embedding SDGs into their business plans,” said Dr. Githinji.

Industrialist, Dr. Manu Chandaria, who was present at the meeting, stressed the importance of partnerships that can drive knowledge transfer to ensure that the locals on the ground understand the SDGs. “We should change our approach so that local populations own the agenda,” said Dr. Chandaria.

Besides showcasing opportunities for partnership, the event acted as a curtain raiser for the Africa Health Agenda International Conference slated for March 7-9, 2017 that will bring together global participants to discuss a

wide range of health issues, key among them the implementation of the SDGs through partnerships and integration of community health workers into the formal health system.

SDGs are a set of 17 aspirational “global goals” with 169 targets accepted unanimously by world leaders in September 2015 that will set the tone for the global development agenda over the next 15 years through to 2030.

They succeeded the eight Millennium Development Goals which ran from 2000 to 2015. @Dennis_x254

Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa.

Samsung urges state to deliver better access to education Consumer electronics giant, Samsung Electronics Africa has said that sustainable partnerships are key to providing quality education, a goal paramount if the continent is to achieve global competitiveness and growth. During its discussion with various African ministerial delegation at the Innovation Africa 2016 forum in Nairobi, the company expressed its willingness to help governments build capacity and provide educational solutions where needed.

“As a global citizen, we understand how important it is for us to use our technology to give back to society.

And we have done just that through the various education solutions we’ve launched in Africa. But for the continent to truly achieve economic

growth, we implore both the private and public sectors to work closely together so that it can address the continent’s pressing issue around access to quality education, ” said Abey Tau, Corporate Citizenship and Public Affairs Manager.

Samsung believes that digital technology can completely transform the learning process, as well as the nature of teaching and learning, to create inclusive environments for everyone, the tech maker said in a statement. Its Solar Powered Internet Schools, Smart Schools and E-Learning Centres provide solutions that deliver on this vision and improve the quality of learning, enhance teaching effectiveness and allow administrators to run institutions more effectively.

Working with educators around the world to improve learning experiences through the use of technology, Samsung facilitates a classroom environment that gives students access to a world of knowledge whether at their desks or on the go, the company’s statement added.

Through these education initiatives, Samsung hopes to instil a love of learning in students so that they may have equal access to opportunities and go on to become active participants in the economy. This can help to reduce the number of out-of-school children, giving them a chance to succeed, added the firm.

During the three-day Summit, Samsung will be engaging with various stakeholders to discuss possible partnerships, as well as demonstrate its

Smart School solutions to attendees.

“Collaboration with communities is key to finding the correct remedies to societal challenges,” says Tau. “At Samsung, we have a vested interest in the communities we operate in and, as a result, we have come up with solutions that directly address the everyday challenges most people encounter. Our efforts – guided by our strategic focus in the areas of education, health, the environment, and skills and employability – have seen us collaborate with different communities, NGOs and governments and we intend to continue to build on these progressive partnerships to ensure that we positively impact the lives of people,” he concluded. @kevin_x254

Nairobi County to support over 1.6 million Jua Kali artisans Nairobi’s County government will in the near future, put up street lights in every corner of the County in a bid to make the jua kali sector a 24 hour economy, Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has said. Speaking when he held bilateral talks with Jua Kali sector leaders this morning, Kidero affirmed that the County government would also help the sector in terms of innovation, access to affordable funds, sales and marketing of their products, among other measures. He said all the promises he has made will be accomplished once the national government clears the debt it owes the county.

“Once the National government pays us all our dues, we shall allocate part of the kitty towards the Jua Kali sector to help it thrive,” said the Governor.

He said he will be consulting other stakeholders to put up a training institute to help artisans not only make useful products, but also aid them in promoting and marketing their goods. He was responding to National Chairman of the Jua Kali sector, John Muhoro’s request to the county government to support the sector. He had urged the government to help artisans access affordable loans.

Commenting on the same, Nairobi Deputy Governor Jonathan Mweke said the County government does not employ but creates a conducive environment for employment opportunities.

“The county government doesn’t employ people but creates an environment that supports job opportunities,” he said.

Nairobi alone has the highest number of Jua Kali artisans, which currently stands at 1.6 million people and is ranked among the leading sectors in terms of job creation. Only 50,000 Nairobi residents, out of a population of more than, one million are in formal employment. The County government has urged the sector to be more curious, especially when selling their products in bulk, saying their partnership will help the County protect them and the entire region as well. @enock_x254

Governor Dr. Evans Kidero speaking to members of the Juakali sector earlier today.

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MARION COTILLARD The Jolie-Pitts are one of the biggest and most diverse clans in Hollywood with 6 children involved in this divorce

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as the main reason behind the move.

Celebrity news website TMZ reported that ‘Angelina became “fed up” with Brad’s consumption of weed and possibly alcohol, and mixed with what she believes is “an anger problem” ... felt it became dangerous for the children.’

Pitt on the other hand has released a middle-of-the-road statement to People Magazine saying, “I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids.

I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.” Whatever the reason

to be turned into a portmanteau, had a has its origins in the spy caper ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ released in 2005. Although Brad Pitt was married to ‘America’s Sweetheart’ Jennifer Aniston at the time, the chemistry between Jolie and Pitt was undeniable, so a few months but not completely unexpected when together. Surprisingly it was Angelina Jolie who bore the brunt of the blame.

Widow, femme fatale image before turning into the humanitarian, working mother, superhero that she is today.

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2014 in their chateau in France. marriage became apparent when the couple starred in the movie ‘By the Sea’ and the massive bomb that it turned out to be. Life imitated art in eerie fashion as they played a married pair comes just around the time that Brad Pitt’s new movie ‘Allied’, starring French actress Marion Cotillard serious ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ vibe to eyebrows. Cotillard has denied any involvement in the split but her recent pregnancy announcement hasn’t made things any simpler.

In any case, you lose them how you get them.

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Trey Songz samples Kenya’s stunning ‘Matatu culture’

he ‘Slow Motion’ hit maker who is expected to collaborate with a host of African artistes including Kenya’s ‘Now you Know’ rapper Nyashinski, Yemi Alade, Vanessa Mdee among others in the upcoming season 4 of Coke Studio rode in Rongai’s finest matatu ‘Catalyst’. The international star known for his flashy lisfestyle in the US actually enjoyed the ride and appreciated the works of art associated with the pimped-out ride even tweeting about it and the lovely experience.

world but the tabloids as the couple had seemed to have one of the most solid

for their split may be, it is apparent that love is dead.

Brangelina, who can also stake the

isumu-born recording and performing artiste Nebulazz is set to release his latest hit single dubbed ‘Jasho Kwa Bash’ tonight. Nebulazz who will be celebrating his birthday will host fans, music artistes, comedians, media personalities and other entertainment industry stake holders at Nairobi’s Club Rumours. The official video launch will be followed by a night of celebration as he turns a year to launch older. ‘Jasho Kwa Bash’ which literally translates to ‘sweat at ‘Jasho kwa a party’ is the fast rising star’s Bash’ at latest project that is set to be a 2016 club banger.

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arion Cotillard is refuting rumors that she was involved in an affair with Brad Pitt. The 40-yearold actress, who stars opposite Pitt in the upcoming film, Allied, took to Instagram yesterday to address the rumors, announce her own pregnancy, and wish the former couple “peace in this very tumultuous moment.” “This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept into,” Cotillard began her lengthy post. “I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiraling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up.”

“Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting,” she said of her longtime partner, MARION Guillaume Canet.

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leeping in the afternoon could be considered an epidemic on campus. It might be fun but it’s not exactly a productive use of your time. Here’s some ways to beat the slumber;

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On campus some items of clothing or dishes or even the room you sleep in will invariably be dirty. So take the opportunity to clean up in that time instead of pilling on chores for the weekend.

ast week a court in the lakeside city of Kisumu was hit with a shockwave when a second year student at Maseno University withdrew the charges she had filed against her rapist. The victim claimed that she had forgiven the fourth year student who had attacked her with the knowledge that he was infected with the HIV/AIDS virus.

If the student had been sentenced it would have likely led to a life sentence but the victim in the crime saw it fit to forgive him as she had not tested positive for the virus.

The actual crime took place in December of last year while the withdrawal took place this year as the now expectant student insisted that the court proceedings were stressful to her. “Now I am happy that the case is no more.

Furthermore, we happen to come from the same area back in Sakwa, and I thought it would bring unnecessary strife between our families,” she said in a statement to a local paper.

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s Shashamane International celebrates its 32nd anniversary, the Roots collective, presents none other than Jamaican reggae and Lovers Rock superstar Romain Virgo.

The wildly successful Soul Provider Tour makes a stop at the KICC this Saturday from 6pm and the lineup for the night is nothing but the cream of the crop. Yard Beat Sound from Japan will provide the soundtrack for the evening with MauMau Sounds giving them a run for their money. Other acts include singer Vivian, Frankie Dee, JFAM, Dula and H_art the Band.

Advance tickets go for Sh.1000, while at the door they cost Sh.1500.

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University to get sued by students after suspension

imon Ombolo, Isaack Hussein and Wycliffe Agutu are ready to take Dedan Kimathi University of Technology to court after they received a year-long suspension following cheating allegations. The students want the High Court to overturn the decision to kick them out of school after they were found with materials that are not allowed into the exam room. Prof Jennifer

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student forgives colleague who raped her

Khamasi, the institution’s Registrar of Academic Affairs, in an affidavit said that the materials the students were found with would have given them an advantage in the exams that they were sitting for. Although the sentence is only one year long, a term provided after an investigation by a school committee was conducted, the students involved are seeking to have the order changed.

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oogle Now came and left without much fanfare to make way for Google Assistant. As part of the larger app known as Allo, it is here and it will change your relationship with your device.

The messaging app which is available on both Android and iOS, and might be a default feature on Google Nexus, comes as a complimentary to video-calling app Google Duo. Although messaging might be the focus of Google Allo, it does so much more. Gone are the days of having to actually open your messaging app to send and receive messages, Allo’s capabilities suggest responses

to messages, so you don’t have to type them out yourself including an array of stickers to choose from. Which we all know have become essential to the communication process.

Strangely enough this is not limited to text messages.

Allo can also figure out appropriate replies to picture messages. The future really is now.

Google Assistant which is on a mission to challenge Siri, can do some of the most humdrum tasks that we usually get up to

and all that is required is our voices. It’s now possible to have a dialogue with the app. Instead of using a browser, search queries can be typed directly onto the app in a conversational manner.

Control of the workings of the phone has been simplified; playing music, making calls etc., by ‘talking’ to the device.

Performing online searched provides not only the exact information that you were looking for but also contextual data built on the information. A search for a type of car could probably bring up where to buy the car and its cost.

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Bayern Munich maintain perfect start to season Bayern Munich maintained their perfect start to the season as they moved back to the top of the Bundesliga with a comfortable victory over Hertha Berlin.

Franck Ribery showed deft skill to swerve past two Hertha defenders and shoot low underneath Rune Jarstein as Bayern went ahead on 16 minutes.

Thiago Alcantara doubled their lead as he took advantage of a defensive lapse from the visitors in the area.

Moments later, Arjen Robben secured victory with a curling strike.

It was the Dutch international’s first appearance of the season after overcoming a long-term groin injury and he capped it with a typical Robben finish, cutting in from the right to bend a left-footed shot inside the far post.

Hertha also came into the game, having won all three matches so far this season, but were outclassed by a dominant Bayern who reclaimed top spot from Borussia Dortmund, who beat Wolfsburg 5-1 on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, RB Leipzig were held at home 1-1 by Borussia Monchengladbach thanks to Fabian Johnson’s late equaliser while Cologne moved up to second in the table with a 3-1 victory over strugglers Schalke.

Bayern Leverkusen played out a goalless draw against Augsburg and bottom side Werder Bremen once again failed to win as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Mainz.

Manchester City captain reacts after an injury scare at the Liberty Stadium where the team played Swansea in the League Cup third round last night. He later left the pitch without being substituted. PHOTO: Courtesy.

City’s Kompany in injury scare V

it is not a big, big problem. We’re going to wait for the result,” said City manager Pep Guardiola.

“Once they scored the goal, after I said: ‘What happened?’. They said that Vincent had gone to the locker room. Hopefully, it will not be a big problem. We will have to wait. If he’s injured, he’s injured. He cannot stay on the pitch.”

“It’s not easy after a long, long time without playing. Defensively, he was so strong - he played really good.”

Both sides rang the changes for this game but City showed they have the depth to compete in all competitions - despite Guardiola scoffing at the notion of winning four trophies - with the likes of Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta and John Stones restored by the Spaniard. Swansea made eight changes themselves, and starts for the likes of Jay

incent Kompany suffered an injury scare on his return as Manchester City eased past Swansea in the EFL Cup. Kompany - back after a five-month injury layoff - left the field by his own choice in injury time after City had made all three substitutions.

Gael Clichy’s fourth goal in English football had put City in charge before Aleix Garcia swept home a second.

Swansea’s record signing Borja Baston missed several chances before Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a late consolation.

Belgian centre-back Kompany sat out Euro 2016 and had not played since injury forced him off in City’s Champions League semi-final defeat by Real Madrid on 4 May. “The doctors are speaking with him, but hopefully

Fulton and defender Kyle Naughton, as a winger, gave their team an experimental look.

A close first half saw chances limited, but City surged ahead after the break through Clichy’s deflected goal and might have added to Garcia’s smart second after Jesus Navas’ pinpoint cross.

City twice came close to gifting the Swans a goal, but Borja was denied by Willy Caballero either side of half-time, before Sigurdsson’s late consolation effort from close range.

“It is not a good moment for us. Little things are going against us, we are missing chances,” Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin said.

“Manchester City are a very good team, even though they changed their players around. But I am optimistic, as I saw my team play a good game,” he added.

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Atletico hold Barcelona as Real draw with Villarreal THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Injury rules Messi out for three weeks Lionel Messi will be out for three weeks after suffering a groin strain in Barcelona’s draw with Atletico Madrid.

The striker went off on 59 minutes on Wednesday after a Diego Godin tackle.

He was forced to miss Argentina’s World Cup 2018 qualifier against Venezuela earlier this month with a groin injury, but has played in all five La Liga games for his club this season.

The Argentine could return for Barca’s Champions League tie with Manchester City on 19 October.

Prior to that tie, Messi will be ruled out of games against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League, Sporting Gijon and Celta Vigo in La Liga, and World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Paraguay.

Sergio Busquets was also forced off with injury in the second half of Wednesday’s game as Angel Correa’s equaliser cancelled out Ivan Rakitic’s opener at the Nou Camp.

Barcelona failed to narrow the gap on league leaders Real Madrid as they were held by title rivals Atletico Madrid.

After failing to unpick Atletico’s defence with intricate passing, the hosts took the lead as Ivan Rakitic glanced in Andres Iniesta’s cross.

Lionel Messi was forced off with an injury on the hour and Atletico took quick advantage as Angel Correa danced through the defence to equalise. Gerard Pique and Diego Godin went close but neither La Liga side could score.

A point means Luis Enrique’s side could only match Real’s earlier draw with Villarreal as they remain third in the league behind their fiercest rivals and Sevilla.

The hosts were undoubtedly rocked by the loss of Messi on 59 minutes, with Barcelona subsequently tweeting the star striker will be out for three weeks.

A seemingly innocuous challenge from Godin saw the Argentine forced to hobble off with a recurrence of the groin injury that forced him to fly back early from international duty this month for treatment.

The hosts then switched off shortly

CAPTION: Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa scores against FC Barcelona during their Spanish Primera Division match at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, last night. The match ended 1-1.

PHOTO: TONI ALBIR/EPA

after, allowing Correa to burst through largely untroubled and equalise for Atletico.

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and the organisation of Busquets, who also was withdrawn through injury shortly after the break, Barcelona lost their way.

Diego Simeone’s tactical acumen is no secret but the Atletico boss proved his shrewdness once again as his double substitution resulted in instant success.

Kevin Gameiro and the ineffectual Saul were taken off for Fernando Torres and Correa, with the former providing a deft flick for Correa to run on to, taking advantage of Javier Mascherano’s slip to pick his spot and slot the ball inside Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s near post.

Simeone took full advantage of the misfortune suffered by Barcelona’s own Argentine master as he urged his side forward against an increasingly ragged opposition. And had Ter Stegen not produced a fine fingertip save in the final moments to deny Godin’s powerful header, then Simeone would have been celebrating another underdog victory.

In a match full of attacking talents, both sides also showed their defensive strength, as exemplified by Godin and Pique.

Both centre-backs organised their defences brilliantly and each had a chance to win the tie for their sides as they stole a march on their respective markers to go close late on.

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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho shake hand with City’s Pep Guardiola before their Premier leagiue clash on September 10, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

Manchester rivals to clash in League Cup

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anchester rivals United and City will face each other at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the League Cup. United saw off League One Northampton last night, while City won 2-1 at Swansea to set up the second meeting of the two teams this season following City’s derby win on 10 September.

Elsewhere, West Ham will host London rivals Chelsea, while Tottenham travel to Liverpool.

Ties will be played on the week beginning 24 October.

City, who won the cup last season after beating Liverpool on penalties, are yet to lose under Pep Guardiola this season.

Jose Mourinho’s United ended a run of three successive defeats against Northampton, a sequence that had started with the 2-1 derby loss to City. Michael Carrick made a strong case for his inclusion in the United starting line-up as he ran midfield against Northampton with trademark zip, precision and intelligence. He opened the scoring in the first half slotting home from the edge of the area to put United on the lead.

Herrera put forward a fair case for inclusion, too, as United’s had a better balance going forward.

Schneiderlin had won the ball before passing to Rashford, who surveyed his options and then teed up Herrera, who drilled a beautiful low shot into the net from over 20 yards to

restore United’s lead after the home side had equalized. They still looked a little ropey at the back, however, and it’s unlikely that Blind will be put back into the starting lineup against the speedsters of Leicester.

Rashford sealed the win with 15 minutes to go after chasing a long hoof into Northampton territory. Smith, the goalkeeper, came to the edge of his box to whack clear but apparently became unnerved by the sight of Rashford charging towards him ... and kicked fresh air before falling over! Rashford resisted any temptation to make a smart comment before walking the ball into the net.

In other Third round matches played last night, West Ham needed a dramatic injury time free-kick from Dimitri Payet to beat League Two Accrington Stanley and reach the fourth round, while Gael Clichy and Aleix Garcia were both on target as Manchester City won 2-1 at Swansea.

There will be at least two Championship sides in the quarter-finals after Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle were drawn against Preston, while Norwich was paired with Leeds.

Hull face Championship side Bristol City while Southampton and Sunderland were drawn in another all-Premier League encounter.

Arsenal face Reading, a team they beat 7-5 in the League Cup fourth round in 2012, having been 4-0 down at one stage.

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