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Premature births leading cause of death for minors An estimated 193,000 children in Kenya are born prematurely every year, Health Principal Secretary Dr Nicholas Muraguri has revealed. The PS said that preterm birth complications were the leading cause of death among children under-five years of age and contributed close to one million deaths in the world in 2015. Speaking during the official opening of a three-day Pre-term Birth Initiative (PTBi) Symposium in Nairobi, Muraguri explained that although child mortality rates had declined from 100,000 to 70,000, it was important to scale up interventions for addressing premature births. He explained that research would help identify factors that lead to premature births in order to address them and save lives.
Chief Justice nominee Justice David Maraga. MPs have today thrown their weight behind his nomination to succeed Mutunga. They say he is a neautral judge who will find favour with both sides of the political divide. Story on Page 2.
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MPs express support for new CJ nominee WEEKEND EDITION, SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2016
Justice David Maraga when he appeared before the Judicial Service Commission for interview early this month. MPs have backed his nomination as the next Chief Justice. Photo: Capital FM
The nomination of Court of Appeal Judge Justice David Maraga to succeed retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga continues to receive widespread support with MPs from across the political divide backing the appointment. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) yesterday named Justice Maraga as their preferred candidate to head the Judiciary after interviewing 11 other applicants. Today, MPs from both sides of the House expressed their satisfaction with the nomination saying Justice Maraga is fit for the job. A staunch Seventh Day Adventist, Maraga is said to be agreeable to both members of the bench and the bar as well as leaders in government, opposition, civil society and the Judicial Service Commission. He beat what was seen as a close contest from Supreme Court Judge Smokin Wanjala, constitutional law expert Nzamba Gitonga who were favourites for the job. Chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) John Mbadi said they will support
Maraga as the next Chief Justice arguing that he is a fair nominee for the position. “Yes we will support him. I think he is a fair nominee,” Mbadi told X News. His sentiments were backed by Nairobi Women Representative Rachael Shebesh who said she has no problem with Maraga and will vote in favor of him once the name is submitted to parliament for approval “I congratulate him for being nominated. I think he deserves it and will support him on the floor of the house,” Shebesh said. Nominated MP Issac Mwaura also threw his weight behind the nomination of Maraga. He said the judge has a great legal background and extensive experience in the Judiciary which will help him to continue with the transformative agenda Mutunga started. “I will support him because of his experience and qualification I believe he is best suited for the job and should be given an opportunity to serve this country,”
Mwaura said. Ugunja’s Opiyo Wandayi while backing the nomination said Justice Maraga would easily be accepted because he is not seen to be leaned on either side of the political divide. “He is a sober individual with integrity and experience, his lack of political leaning to either of the coalitions makes him best suited for the job and therefore he is assured of my support,” Wandayi said. The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) leader Raila Odinga has also thrown his weight behind the Chief Justice designate. “I take this opportunity to wish the new Chief Justice nominee Justice David Maraga well,” he said. Wiper also joined Kenyans to congratulate Justice David Maraga on his nomination as the Chief Justice and the President of the Supreme Court of Kenya. Wiper Secretary General Omar Hassan said they believed Maraga will be more than equal to the task of steering the Judiciary in the right direction. sam_x254
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On the eve of retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga’s departure from office he told Capital FM News that big part of the reason he chose ‘early retirement’ was the 2017 General Election. “If I retire in June next year which is when I attain the retirement age of 70, we’ll only have about five weeks to select my replacement given the General Election is in August. “A year is sufficient time to deal with any legal challenges that may arise. Besides, there are over 40 judges who want to be the next Chief Justice.” And what better replacement then, the Judicial Service Commission must have thought, than the man who chairs the Judiciary Committee on Elections. One of the committee’s recommendations was for amendments to the law governing the hearing of Presidential Petitions which Maraga, if appointed, would preside over in case it arises. His perceived neutrality weighed heavily in his favour when the JSC prioritised the ability to work well with others – in this case Parliament – in their search for the next Chief Justice. Relations between Parliament and the Judiciary have been strained with the
Justice David Maraga with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House on Wednesday when he handed over a report of the tribunal appointed to investigate the conduct of High Court Judge Justice Joseph Mutava to Mr Kenyatta.
former accusing the latter of overstepping. An animosity which pretty much all who interviewed for the job of Chief Justice agreed was bad for business in terms of budgetary allocations. When he was interviewed for the position
of Chief Justice, Justice Maraga also presented as part of his package, his contribution to election jurisprudence which the JSC agreed was great. MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
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Premature births leading cause of death for minors Continued from page 1.
Labour Party of Kenya leader Ababau Namwamba speaks during the launch of the rebranded political outfit at the Mamba Village in karen, nairobi last evening. Mr Namwamba was appointed the party leader with Julia Ojiambo becoming the chairperson and political commentator David Makali as the Secretary General.
Kenya establishes diplomatic relations with St Kitts and Nevis Kenya and St. Kitts and Nevis have signed a joint communiqué to establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. The communiqué establishing the diplomatic relations was signed yesterday by Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed and her St. Kitts and Nevis counterpart, Mr. Mark Brantley. During the signing ceremony on the sidelines of the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Ms Mohamed said Kenya looks forward to the negotiation and conclusion of a framework of cooperation with St. Kitts and Nevis. “This is an important first step and we look forward to further engagements that will lay down a structured framework of cooperation between our two countries,” said Mohamed. The signed communiqué seeks to deepen and strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Kenya and St. Kitts and Nevis in the political, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other fields in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of April, 18, 1961. Prior to the engagement with St. Kitts and Nevis, Ms Mohamed held bilateral talks with Tunisian Foreign Minister, Mr. Khemaies Jhinaoui at the UN headquarters, New York. During the talks, the two ministers agreed to fast track necessary steps needed to revitalize bilateral relations between Kenya and Tunisia. Jhinaoui said Tunisia is keen on establishing diplomatic presence in Nairobi. “The Government of Tunisia will be sending a fact finding mission to Kenya in a fortnight with a view to exploring modalities of opening an Embassy in Nairobi,” he said. Saying that Kenya was increasingly emerging as a diplomatic hub, Ms Mohamed assured him of Kenya’s readiness to support Tunisia in establishing an Embassy in Nairobi and in
deepening relations between the two countries. “We have a vibrant diplomatic and expatriate community in Nairobi. We look forward to receiving the Tunisian fact finding mission to Nairobi. We will provide the necessary facilitation and support required,” she said.
The PTBi Symposium is expected to come up with recommendations that can guide the current and future policies on improving the survival of preterm babies and contribute to better health and development. Some of the leading causes of neonatal deaths are birth before 37 weeks of gestation, respiratory distress and infections. “Three quarters of these deaths could be averted through current, cost effective and evidence based interventions,” he said. “In Kenya, one in eight babies is born prematurely. This translates to about 22 babies every hour giving Kenya an estimated preterm birth rate of 12 percent,” revealed the PS. He further listed malnourishment, HIV, malaria, high blood pressure, liver infections, Sexually Transmitted Infections and multiple pregnancies as some of the factors that contribute to premature births. He however explained that it was important to detect these risk factors in good time so as to prevent premature births. Nevertheless, Kenya has adopted various initiatives to prevent deaths in premature babies. These include Kangaroo Mother Care for preterm babies; use of chlorhexidine for cord care to prevent infections, early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding for six months. The health ministry is also in the process of expanding access to free maternity services for women by incorporating pre and postnatal free care. “We shall continue working with all stakeholders to strengthen the government’s interventions in reducing maternal and child deaths. This will also tackle the wider challenges of improving the lives of women and children in Kenya,” said Dr. Muraguri. MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
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Korea wars; South ready to assassinate North’s leader Kim South Korea has elite troops on standby ready to assassinate Kim Jong Un (pictured below) if the country feels threatened by North Korean nuclear weapons, the country’s defense minister has revealed. Asked in parliament on Wednesday if there was a special forces unit already assembled that could eliminate North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, Han Min-koo said: “Yes, we do have such a plan.” “South Korea has a general idea and plan to use precision missile capabilities to target the enemy’s facilities in major areas as well as eliminating the enemy’s leadership,” he added. It has long been suspected that such a plan was in place but the minister’s candid answer surprised some. “A president would want to have the option,” says Daniel Pinkston of Troy University. “... Not presenting that to the president, not training for it and having that capability would be a mistake.” South Korea has intensified its rhetoric against the leadership of North Korea since Pyongyang claimed a successful test of a nuclear warhead on September 9. This week it tested a new type of high powered rocket engine of the type that could be used for an intercontinental ballistic missile. And today President Park Geun-hye met with Lim Ki-tack, head of the International Maritime Organization at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul to discuss North Korea’s ‘provocations that destabilize maritime security’. The defense ministry has said it is planning for the worst case scenario and assumed North Korea was ready to conduct a sixth nuclear test. Earlier this month, Leem Ho Young, Chief Director of Strategic Planning at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described a new system called the Korea Massive Punishment & Retaliation (KMPR) just hours after North Korea claimed it had tested a nuclear warhead. It would involve surgical missile attacks, exclusive special warfare units and an ability to strike North Korea’s leadership if South Korea feels threatened by nuclear attack. A US military source told CNN this is the closest this type of bomber has ever flown to North Korea. Pyongyang said it was a “vicious scenario to make a preemptive nuclear strike at the DPRK,” according to state-run news agency KCNA.
Rights groups urge UN to reject AU’s ICC mass walk-out plan
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group of African non-governmental organizations and international groups with presence in Africa have called on the United Nations Security Council to reject a proposal by African Union demanding for mass withdrawal of its members from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The African Union is set to meet the Security Council today and the mass walk-out plan top on the agenda. The organizations in a statement said mass withdrawal of African countries from ICC undermines the only permanent criminal court for victims of atrocities in most African countries. “The African Union’s commitment to justice cannot be reconciled with protecting African and other leaders from accountability for mass atrocities before the ICC,” said Stella Ndirangu of the Kenya chapter of International Commission for Jurists (ICJ). “The AU effort to undermine the only permanent criminal court for victims of atrocities are fundamentally at odds with rejecting impunity,” she added. In January, the African Union decided to mandate its Open-ended committee on the ICC to develop a comprehensive strategy that includes withdrawal from the Hague based court. The committee met in April and set conditions to be met to avoid calling for withdrawal. Some of the conditions included a demand for immunity for sitting heads of state and other senior officials from prosecution before ICC. Other conditions set by the African Union include, intervention of ICC cases involving African countries only after those cases have been submitted to the AU or AU judicial institutions. The African countries also demanded for the reductions of the powers of ICC prosecutor. The work of the open-ended committee on the ICC is the latest development in a backlash against the ICC by some African Countries focused on the charges that ICC is unfairly targeting Africa. The backlash on ICC gained momentum in the wake of the
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir who is wanted by the International Criminal Court. NGOs have urged the UN Security Council to reject AU’s push to withdraw from the court.
2009 ICC arrest warrant for President Omar Al-Bashir of Sudan and intensified in 2013 when ICC suspects President Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto were elected. At the AU summit in Kigali in April, several African countries including Nigeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Botswana and Algeria pushed back against a potential call by the African Union for mass exit at the ICC. The Nongovernmental organizations drawn from 11 countries in Africa said withdrawal from the ICC is a decision to be made by individual countries and cannot therefore be carried
out by the African Union. “The ICC is not perfect but it remains the crucial court of last resort. The AU should work to strengthen and support the ICC and not to urge its members to quit the institution,” said Timothy Mtambo of Malawi’s Center for Human Rights and Rehabilitation. The Organizations include International Commission for Jurist (Kenya), Legal Assistance Project (Nigeria), Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, Center for Accountability and Rule of Law (Sierra Leone) among others. @sam_x254
Chibok girls: Nigeria calls for UN mediation with Boko Haram Nigeria’s president has called for the UN to mediate with militant Islamist group Boko Haram to secure the release of schoolgirls it is holding captive. Muhammadu Buhari said he was prepared to swap militants who are in custody for the girls. The more than 200 girls were seized during a raid on a school in the north-eastern town of Chibok in 2014. Previous efforts by neighbouring Chad to broker a deal with Boko Haram to secure the girls’ release failed. Speaking on the sidelines
of the annual UN General Assembly meeting in New York, Mr Buhari said that splits within the ranks of Boko Haram, which is affiliated to the Islamic State (IS) group, made it difficult to hold talks with them. “Government had reached out, ready to negotiate, but it became difficult to identify credible leaders. We will welcome intermediaries such as UN outfits, to step in,” Mr Buhari said. The UN has not yet commented on his request. The abduction of the schoolgirls led to the
#BringBackOurGirls campaign, that was supported by US First Lady Michelle Obama and Pakistani Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai. So far only one schoolgirl, Amina Ali Nkeki, has been found. An army-backed vigilante group stumbled across her in May in the huge Sambisa Forest, close to the border with Cameroon, as she was looking for wood to make a fire. Foreign governments, including those from the US and China, had promised to help Nigeria search for the girls when they were abducted.
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Morning newspaper summaries Why JSC picked Maraga CJ nominee; My plan to Why Maraga was chosen How Imperial Bank for CJ post: Judge David Maraga has bring justice: Chief Justice nominee Chief Justice: Court of Appeal judge bosses stole billions from been nominated as the new Chief Justice of David Maraga yesterday said his first priority David Kenani Maraga Thursday evening depositors: Former Imperial Bank Kenya. Maraga, 65, will take over from Willy if confirmed will be to reduce the huge case welcomed the news of being the next Chief Mutunga, who retired in June if approved by President Uhuru Kenyatta and the National Assembly. The JSCannounced on Thursday that the CJ will assume office with immediate effect. The Kisumu-based judge was the third to be interviewed for the position of the next CJ. In the interviews, Maraga found himself at pains to demonstrate his expertise in applying the law in conflicting suits.
backlog, digitise the Judiciary and harmonise the ideologies of the Supreme Court judges. Speaking to the Nation shortly after the Judicial Service Commission declared him the nominee, Mr Justice Maraga, 65, said he was pleasantly surprised that he had emerged the best. Until yesterday, he was the presiding Judge of the Court of Appeal in Kisumu.
Justice with much delight. Speaking to The Standard, the judge said just like any Kenyan, he received the news while at home through media, adding that he will be glad to serve Kenyans as their next Judiciary boss. “I am grateful to God for the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) to have nominated me. I am hopeful that the process will be completed, and be able to work with Kenyans,” he said.
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government has challenged Senator Hassan Omar to show residents the alleged Sh390 million residence Governor Hassan Joho is putting up for himself. On Monday, Omar said the money was set aside in this year’s Sh9.9 billion budget. “The only purchase of a residence, should be the governor’s residence. The governor does not have an official residence, but Sh390 million is a lot of money.
President William Ruto has made a strong case for keeping the UN’s sub-Saharan office in Nairobi despite warnings of insecurity. Speaking to world leaders when he addressed the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Ruto said it is important that the world agency maintains its presence across the world, especially in Kenya. “We urge continued strengthening of the UN footprint across the world in general and particularly of the UN office in Nairobi,” he said.
leaders to paralyse the event in a bid to have Prof Isaac Kosgei appointed vice-chancellor. Police officers kept vigil within and outside the university to guard the event that was boycotted by Kalenjin leaders, who have protested against the appointment of Prof Laban Ayiro as acting VC following the retirement of Prof Richard Mibey. Chancellor Miriam Were urged the graduates to uphold nationalism.
has gripped more than 240,000 teachers as the fate of their medical scheme remains unknown, with only one week to the end of the current cover. The Nation has established that the Sh15 billion tender award to Aon Kenya has been challenged at the Public Procurement Review Board. This raises fears that teachers and their dependants will not have medical cover beyond September 30. The current Sh5.6 billion contract was extended in July for three months to Aon Kenya Insurance.
part with Sh1 billion for mini-elections if rebel Opposition MPs are to lose their seats. Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has kick-started the process of expelling more than 10 members of the National Assembly and two governors who have associated themselves with the new Jubilee Party. A protracted legal battle is expected between the rebels and the party.
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Politicians were Thursday barred from attending the 32nd Moi University graduation ceremony. The decision was reached following threats by the North Rift politicians to disrupt the event because of a row involving the appointment of Laban Ayiro as the acting vice chancellor. During the ceremony at the main campus in Kesses, security was heightened as police officers, some in riot gear, were stationed as far as Cheptiret 9km away from the venue.
managers, Naeem Shah and James Kaburu, were the key players in the multibillion shilling fraud scheme that enabled long-serving chief executive Abdulmalek Janmohammed to siphon out depositor funds and use fictitious accounts to cover it up, a forensic audit report by American firm FTI Consulting says. The audit revealed that Mr Shah helped W.E. Tilley conceal some Sh12 billion it irregularly received from the bank.
No Dutch aid for Kenya after 2020, minister tells parliament: Kenya will not receive
financial assistance from the Netherlands beginning 2020, the European nation has said, citing “significant” economic growth in the past decade that has turned the East African state into a middle-income country. The decision, which was made public in the country’s parliament, is expected to hit hard the Dutch government’s support programmes to some of Kenya’s most needy segments of the population and key governance institutions.
Giro owners face Sh695m paper loss: Owners
of Giro Commercial Bank are set to take a Sh695.4 million paper loss in the shares they are to be allotted in banking group I&M Holdings as part of their buyout deal by the Nairobi Securities Exchangelisted firm. Giro Bank owners signed an agreement to sell all their shares for Sh2.5 billion in cash and also to receive 21 million I&M shares priced at Sh121.05 apiece — with the stock component also amounting to Sh2.5 billion.
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grieving relatives of a man who was killed by the police here watched videos on Thursday of the fatal shooting, a wrenching experience that they said revealed no hint of aggression in him and left the family members convinced that the videos should be made public. But the city’s police chief, who had arranged for the private viewing, held fast to his decision not to release the recordings. The wife and other relatives of the dead man, Keith L. Scott, watched his killing from two angles, recorded Tuesday by police dashboard and body cameras, and “it was incredibly difficult,” a family lawyer, Justin Bamberg, said in a statement. www.nytimes.com
confirmed on September 15th that America’s Department of Justice (DoJ) had asked for $14 billion to settle possible claims connected with the underwriting and sale of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBSs) between 2005 and 2007. The next day Deutsche’s share price, already reeling after a wretched year, plunged by 8%. It was groggier still after the weekend, closing on September 20th at a 30-year low. American banks have settled with the DoJ for amounts between $3.2 billion (Morgan Stanley) and $16.7 billion (Bank of America), as well as agreeing on smaller sums with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), another regulator. www.economist.com
actor” stole names, email addresses and some security information from more than 500m Yahoo accounts, the internet company said on Thursday, in the biggest known data breach to-date. The disclosure comes as Yahoo is in the midst of finalising the sale of its core internet business to Verizon, the communications group, for $4.8bn. Yahoo started investigating a potential security breach in August after reports surfaced that more than 200m Yahoo user records had been offered for sale on underground marketplaces. Yahoo’s initial investigation found no evidence to support those claims, according to a person familiar with the process. www.ft.com
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US gives state Sh700M grant to connect Kenyans to national grid Low income earners in marginalized areas are set to be connected to the national grid following the disbursement of a Sh700 million grant that Kenya secured from the United States government. Speaking at a signing ceremony witnessed by US President Barack Obama, Deputy President William Ruto said the kitty will help the country achieve its Vision 2030 initiative of ensuring that every Kenyan citizen has access to electricity. “We have been working on increasing power generation in the country so these grants will allow us to continue exploiting the vast geothermal resources in the country,” said Ruto. The move is in line with President Obama’s legacy, the Power Africa initiative which, at full implementation, is expected to contribute immensely to the increase and diversification of power generation not only in Kenya, but across the entire continent. The Deputy President noted that the government is committed to providing affordable electricity within the next few months. “Indeed the government has achieved significant progress towards our stated target of increasing power generation capacity in Kenya by 5000 MW between the year 2013 and 2018,” he said. To ensure each and every Kenyan is connected to the grid, the government, in partnership with electricity generating and distributing companies, lowered the price of electricity connections to Sh15,000 down from the previous Sh35,000. Since the waiver in connection prices, the number of Kenyans connected to the grid almost doubled to 25 million from 13 million whereas more than 14,000 schools were also connected to the grid. Data reveals that over 1,000 MW have been added to the national grid over the last four years. Electricity distributor, Kenya Power earlier this year projected that by 2022, each and every household will be connected to the national grid. Experts say that once the whole country is connected to power, the economy would grow tremendously, creating job opportunities while improving the livelihoods of millions. @enock _x254
The move is in line with US President Barack Obama’s Power Africa initiative which, at full implementation, is expected to increase power generation not only in Kenya, but across the entire continent.
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Zuku buys broadcast rights for T20 Quadrangular series Wananchi Group’s home entertainment brand Zuku television will broadcast live the matches of the international Cricket T20 Zuku quadrangular series to be held in Nairobi. Zuku is coming on board as the official broadcast partner of Cricket Kenya tournament following the purchase of broadcast rights and signing off a media partnership. Under the agreement, Cricket Kenya grants Broadcast Rights to Wananchi Group in order to broadcast the event live. Subject to any third party rights to broadcast the event, Cricket Kenya shall not authorise or otherwise permit (except with the express authority or consent of Wananchi) the distribution, transmission, retransmission, or broadcast of the event. Despite the exclusive rights granted to Wananchi Group, other parties may be entitled to broadcast highlights of the event subject to the express consent provided that such highlights are broadcasted as genuine and bona fide news broadcasts and that the third parties screen credit as the primary broadcaster. The T20 quadrangular tournament, to take place from September 26-30th, 2016, will feature national teams from Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Uganda in a quadrangular series. “We are investing in the local sports market to give a cross-section of our customers a wide-range of sporting disciplines to choose from. In addition to Basketball, Rugby and Volleyball, we are now bringing Cricket to your doorsteps as we continue to provide content relevant in the markets where we operate as we continue to develop sports and nurture talent,” said Zuku Satellite TV Managing Director Jay Chudasama. @kevin _x254
UAP Old Mutual Group revs up financial AKI unveils motor insurance data services market with new consumer drive system as group moves to tackle fraud Leading East African holistic financial services provider UAP Old Mutual Group has launched a new consumer drive as it seeks to consolidate the gains realised by the merger of UAP and Old Mutual last year. The campaign dubbed “Good Company” is part of the Group’s integration process that brings together UAP, Old Mutual and Faulu Micro Finance bank and is expected to give the financial services firm a stronger footing in a challenging economic environment. Full integration is expected to improve the efficiency of the Group’s operations and spur innovation and collaborations amongst the respective business units and result in a stronger company. “We are poised to reap great gains from the merger as we draw on shared experiences and better management capabilities. The combined UAP Old Mutual Group platform creates numerous opportunities for the realization of revenue and cost synergies which will boost our profitability and returns to our shareholders,” said UAP Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Peter Mwangi. Part of the integration has resulted in the Group launching the Integrated Financial Services Centres that now offer financial solutions under one roof
including insurance, investment management, banking and securities brokerage services. The first Integrated Financial Services Centre was launched in Nairobi in early August. In Kenya, the UAP Old Mutual Group has the thirdlargest Property and Casualty (P&C) market share, the second-largest Health Insurance business; a substantial property investment portfolio and a fastgrowing life Insurance business. It has established diverse distribution networks including via brokers, an agency force, direct sales, bancassurance, digital, and via supermarkets. In Uganda and South Sudan, The UAP Old Mutual Group has the largest P&C market share as well as substantial property investment portfolios. UAP also has P&C businesses in Rwanda and Tanzania, the third largest Life Assurance business in Uganda and a brokerage business in DRC. The Group provides investment, savings, insurance and banking services to more than 16 million customers in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Originating in South Africa in 1845, Old Mutual has been listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges, among others, since 1999. @kevin _x254
The Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) has announced plans to instate a platform dubbed the Integrated Motor Insurance Data System (IMIDS) before the year ends to streamline the claims process, reducing the potential for fraud and eventually reducing the cost of premiums. The system will be linked with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ministry of Transport and the police. The move follows a recent report by AKI that found the motor private insurance sector is the worst hit by graft after the medical cover insurance sector, having lost close to Sh13.18 billion to claims by the end of 2015. “Motor private and medical made losses in 2015, and both had loss ratios in excess of 70 per cent. Underwriters are finding it hard to make profit from these products,” AKI Chief Executive Tom Gichuhi said during the launch of the report in Nairobi. The analysis established that medical insurance cover companies are the worst hit by graft, pushing the industry’s total loss for the segment to Sh310.78 million a year. The study further projects that the country’s
outlook for the insurance sector with non-life insurance might skyrocket by unprecedented rates by the year 2020. “We have a bullish outlook for the Kenyan insurance sector, with non-life insurance in particular expected to record robust annual growth throughout our five-year forecast period through to 2020,” read the report in part. The survey indicates that both medical and motor private insurance concerns have been a thorn in the flesh for local insurance firms, a problem attributed to price undercutting among firms and massive fraud. Motor insurance accounted for 38.7 per cent of the total non-life premium collected, while medical insurance accounted for 26.5 per cent of non-life premiums collected. In 2015, the industry recorded a growth of 10.5 per cent, helping the whole sector increase its total assets 11.5 per cent to Sh465.98 billion from Sh417.76 billion in 2014. During the same period under review, liabilities increased by 11.9 per cent to Sh369.79 billion from Sh330.34 billion recorded the previous year. @enock_x254
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Kenya, St Kitts & Nevis agree on need to curb ‘harmful’ travel advisories WEEKEND EDITION, SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2016
Kenya and St. Kitts and Nevis (a dualisland nation situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea) have signed a joint communiqué to establish diplomatic relations. The agreement was signed yesterday by Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amb. Amina Mohamed and her St. Kitts and Nevis counterpart, Mr. Mark Brantley. The two Ministers discussed the impact of travel advisories on sensitive sectors of the economies of both countries, especially tourism. They said advisories have the un-intended effect of serving the agenda of terrorists, while working against the countries’ efforts to grow their economies. “Travel advisories result in massive loss of jobs, rendering youth who lose jobs vulnerable to radicalization and recruitment into terrorist networks,” said Amb. Mohamed. The two Ministers agreed to work towards forging a common front to counter the issuance of travel advisories. During the signing ceremony, which took place on the sidelines of the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Amb. Mohamed said Kenya looks forward to the negotiation and conclusion of a framework of cooperation with St. Kitts and Nevis. “This is an important first step and we look forward to further engagements that will lay down a structured framework of cooperation between our two countries,” said Amb. Mohamed. The signed communiqué seeks to deepen
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amb. Amina Mohamed (Right) with her St Kitts and Nevis counterpart Mr. Mark Brantley. and strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Kenya and St. Kitts and Nevis in the political, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other fields in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of April, 18, 1961. Prior to the engagement with St. Kitts and Nevis, Amb. Mohamed held bilateral talks with Tunisian Foreign
Minister, Mr. Khemaies Jhinaoui at the UN headquarters, New York. During the talks, the two ministers agreed to fast track necessary steps needed to revitalize bilateral relations between Kenya and Tunisia. Jhinaoui stressed the commitment of the Government of Tunisia to solidify relations with Kenya, adding that Tunisia is keen on establishing
diplomatic presence in Nairobi. “The Government of Tunisia will be sending a fact finding mission to Kenya in a fortnight with a view to exploring modalities of opening an Embassy in Nairobi,” said Mr. Jhinaoui Saying that Kenya was increasingly emerging as a diplomatic hub, Amb. Mohamed assured of Kenya’s readiness to support Tunisia in establishing an
Embassy in Nairobi and in deepening relations between the two countries. “We have a vibrant diplomatic and expatriate community in Nairobi. We look forward to receiving the Tunisian fact finding mission to Nairobi. We will provide the necessary facilitation and support required,” added the CS. @Dennis_x254
Israel confirms plans to deepen Chase Bank partners with Edulink College as institutions move to bolster to quality education bilateral relations with Kenya Chase Bank (in receivership) has partnered with Edulink International College to serve as the institution’s financial partner by providing its students with an easy fee payment platform. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding sealing a deal that will see Chase Bank act as the banking partner for Edulink. In addition Edulink will provide a 20 per cent discount to all students who bank with Chase or whose guardians bank with Chase for the duration of the course. “Chase Bank (IR) is keen to continue partnering with education institutions to give opportunities to the institution, the parents, guardians and students through tailor made banking services and convenient access to payment options” said Chase Bank (IR) Receiving Manager, Paul Russo. The move is part of Chase Bank (IR) and Edulink International College’s strategy to increase access to quality education in Kenya. This will be facilitated by empowering students to achieve their scholastic goals by locally offering UK Degrees from The University of Northampton.
“We believe that empowering the youth through education is pertinent to the success of our country and the region as a whole. This partnership solidifies our belief and in the same accord opens doors for a brighter and inspiring future for all students in Kenya,” said Russo. “We have united together to support the enrichment of our national curriculum through our partnership with Edulink. Education and development for youth go hand in hand and we are creating partnerships that allow for them to achieve what matters most to them,” he added. “Through this partnership, Chase Bank (IR) is supporting the government’s efforts to improve the quality of education in the country. Kenya has a young and growing population, which has the potential to transform the country’s economic fortunes,” the lender said in a statment. To achieve this, the bank is seeking avenues to improve the quality and relevance of the skills young people possess when entering the labour market in order to make them selfsufficient. “Chase Bank (IR) recognizes that the next few years will be crucial
in determining how Kenya fares as its working-age population grows. Edulink International College Nairobi (EIC) seeks to deliver world-class university education through its partnership with the University of Northampton, UK by giving Kenyan students the opportunity to study for a UK business degree at an affordable cost right here in Kenya,” the two said in a joint statement. “Our mission and efforts to deliver world class higher education in the region have today received a huge boost. Our partnership with Chase Bank (IR) has come at a time where quality education is sought for, at increasing demand levels. This partnership is sure to realise more opportunities in terms of affordability in fees payment, employability by closing the skills gap and also appreciating that good education can traverse boundaries and get to deserving students here at home,” said Edulink Campus Principal, Mr. Gitonga M’Mbijjewe. The partnership will guarantee Edulink beneficiaries greater ease of access to various products provided by Chase Bank (IR). @Dennis_x254
Israel has confirmed plans to deepen its ties with Kenya, a move that will see the Middle Eastern nation provide support and expertise in the fields of finance and security. The plans were confirmed during yesterday’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, which was attended by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Amina Mohammed. The CS attended the high level meeting, hosted by H.E Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. The meeting, which took place during the 71st sessions of the UN General Assembly in New York, explored strategic areas of cooperation between Israel and Africa. Israel has been actively seeking to strengthen its relationship with Kenya, having sent envoys to East Africa’s leading economy on several occasions. In June this year, the Middle Eastern country, through its Ambassador, announced plans to deepen its bilateral ties with Kenya through the use of its second-largest carrier. Israel Ambassador to Kenya Yahel
Vilan who paid Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala a courtesy call in June, discussed how Israel’s flyers, Arkia Airline, can operate in Kenya to strengthen bilateral ties. Arkia is Israel’s second-largest airline, operating scheduled domestic and international services, as well as charter flights to destinations in Western Europe and across the Mediterranean. Israel and Kenya established diplomatic relations in December 1963. By 2011 trade between the two nations had grown to $150 million (Sh15.2 billion), with Israel exporting finished goods such as agricultural machinery, irrigation equipment and medicine to Kenya and Kenya exporting primary products such as food products and materials to Israel. Trade between the two countries was worth $139 million (Sh14.1 billion) in 2012, 8.0 per cent of Israel’s trade with the entire African continent. Balala’s meeting came ahead of another high profile meeting, where President Uhuru Kenyatta hosted Netanyahu on July 4, 2016. @Dennis_x254
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DPO secures funding, moves to empower local entrepreneurs WEEKEND EDITION, SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2016
Travel sector players urged to revisit marketing strategies Mobile sales are projected to double from current 12.5 per cent to 25 per cent of global online travel bookings by 2019, the latest mobile travel forecast report by Euromonitor has revealed. The report further indicates that mobile travel bookings will become a way of life rather than a trend to watch, leaving players with no option but to comply and adapt to the growing disruption. In a growing trend that is mostly seen to favour online travel agencies, the report notes that the rise of mobilebased services has also largely changed customer behaviour, with travellers keen on on-trip and post-trip details as well as pre-travel planning. A general observation is that after the booking, mobile phone users will go ahead to book and reserve other services such as recreation activities, car hires and tour guides. Estelle Verdier, East and Southern Africa Managing Director for Jumia Travel notes that this has prompted both traditional travel countries to change their business model to accommodate the new mobile consumer. “With extensive internet use and initial contact being made through a mobile device, it is vital for players to find mechanisms of introducing and presenting a seamless process that only involves one gadget,” says Verdier. For instance, guests on Jumia Travel are able to contact customer support via messaging platform, WhatsApp, as well as complete their bookings via the site’s mobile app. However, the growing focus on mobile consumers has not come without new challenges; top on every supplier’s mind is the puzzle of personalization. The new tech savvy Do it Yourself (DIY) consumers may look like they prefer an off-hand experience and therefore prompt the supplier to streamline the service, almost rendering it one-way. An analysis published by Adobe dubbed the Mobile Consumer Report indicates that mobile customers still exhibit a need for relevant offers, memorable experiences and brand engagements just like their brick and mortar and click and brick counterparts. enock_x254
Direct Pay Online Group (DPO Group), the leading online payments processor in East Africa, has received a significant investment from Apis Growth Fund I, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners LLP (Apis), a private equity asset manager focused on financial services in the growth markets of Africa and Asia. The DPO Group, formerly known as 3G Direct Pay Limited, launched operations in 2006 starting with Kenya, and has now expanded to Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, including Zanzibar. The Group serves over 5,000 clients in the region, including over 40 airlines, hundreds of hotels, and thousands of travel agents and tour operators. This broad client base has established the DPO Group as the largest player in online payments in East Africa. The Group processes payments from all major credit cards, mobile money and e-wallets, and is the only Payment Service Provider in East Africa holding PCI DSS Level 1 Certification, the highest security certification in the payment cards industry. By 2020, smart-phone penetration across the African continent is expected to grow three-fold to over 540 million handsets. This increase, combined with improved access to 3G networks and reduced data costs, is expected to spur strong growth in online and mobile commerce. The DPO Group aims to assist both entrepreneurs and enterprises in accessing these new customers by providing a seamless and scalable payment solution for all online and mobile payments regardless of geography, payment type or platform. The investment by Apis Growth Fund I will ensure that the DPO Group continues to lead the market in providing bespoke solutions to both existing and new clients. “Since it was founded, the DPO Group has sought to empower African businesses to efficiently sell their
Eran Feinstein Co- founder and Managing Director of 3G Direct Pay Limited shows APIS Partner Investment Associate Mr.Kiprono Terigin how to use the 3G online direct pay. products online and receive payment through a wide variety of methods.” said Eran Feinstein, the Group CEO. “The investment by Apis Growth Fund I validates the strength of our platform and supports our vision of building the leading pan-African payments processor. We aim to expand our local presence to more than 10 countries across East, West, and Southern Africa over the next year, and to offer merchant acquiring abilities in 25 countries across the whole continent.” “Our aim at the DPO Group is to revolutionise the payments arena in Africa by giving freedom to everyone to pay and be paid online anywhere,
anytime, and by any mode of payment. Apis has deep expertise in emerging markets and a track record of partnering with entrepreneurs, which will be crucial in executing our high growth strategic expansion plan for the coming years,” added Group Chairman, Offer Gat. Speaking with regard to the investment, Matteo Stefanel, Apis CoFounder and Managing Partner, said: “The investment in the DPO Group is a strong representation of Apis’ strategy of investing in well-managed businesses operating in high-growth sectors and providing quality services to African consumers. The shift of consumers from
physical to digital channels is one of the most significant trends in our markets, and we believe online payments are at the centre of these developments.” “The DPO Group, with its wellestablished business model, best in class technology platform, talented team, excellent fraud prevention systems and an exceptional track record of conversion and customer management, is an ideal investment for Apis Growth Fund I. We are looking forward to working with the team to serve more merchants and improve the online shopping experiences of consumers in Africa,” added Udayan Goyal, Apis CoFounder and Managing Partner. @kevin_x254
IDA gets AAA rating as group improves Kenyans’ living standards The International Development Association (IDA), the arm of the World Bank Group that works in the world’s poorest countries, has announced its first-ever public credit ratings of AAA issued by financial services group, Moody’s and S&P. The credit ratings will enable IDA to raise money in the capital markets to support its financing of a wide range of life-changing investments, from the provision of clean water and energy to the creation of opportunities for refugees and response to natural disasters and health crises, in the world’s 77 poorest countries. IDA delivers strong results in other priority areas as well. From 2011 to
2013, IDA supported the expansion of health, nutrition and sanitation services in Kenya’s Dadaab and Ethiopia’s Dollo Ado refugee camps. The project benefited 1.5 million people, over 290,000 children received Vitamin A supplements, and over 85,000 children were treated for severe acute malnutrition. IDA is currently providing $200 million (Sh20 billion) in concessional financing to help the governments of Lebanon and Jordan respond to the Syrian refugee crisis. In Vietnam, climate-smart agriculture is reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 to 35 per cent. And the lives of more than half a million Mongolian
herders have been transformed by affordable, portable solar home systems. “This triple-A rating is a well-deserved recognition of the success of one of the most important partnerships within the World Bank Group, reflecting the strong equity and management of IDA, which puts us in an exceptional position to access capital markets,” said World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Joaquim Levy.“It is a landmark in private sector capital mobilization for development finance, leveraging the balance sheet and the significant achievements of IDA and opening new investment opportunities in the
fixed income space.” By blending concessional contributions from donors with capital market debt, IDA will significantly increase the financial support it provides to clients, critical to achieving the universal goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. The blended financing model will allow IDA to provide clients financial assistance through grants and zeroto low-interest loans appropriate for the poorest and most vulnerable countries. “This is really good news for the poorest people. The rating increases our ability to deliver important programs and help our client countries
to achieve their development goals,” said World Bank Interim Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Kyle Peters. “This will enable us to expand our contributions to overcome challenges that most affect the poorest, ranging from climate change, to gender inequality, conflict, jobs and economic transformation, and governance,” Peters added. The financing will support action across the development spectrum, with a special focus on climate change, gender, conflict, fragility and violence, jobs and economic transformation and governance. @kevin_x254
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hat has the experience of being in Kenya felt like? I already see the beauty of the people. Back home in Jamaica everybody keeps saying that Kenya is the African mecca for reggae music so it’s been exciting so far. I would want to experience the culture of being here and not just for the music but even the people. I want see a lion for the first time! What is the inspiration behind your music? I could say about 80 per cent of music is built on true life experience, the other 20 per cent is from my interactions with people around me. People sharing their ideas, people sharing their stories with me, but also my producer has a lot of influence on my music. We get inspiration from many things, anything can be the idea behind a song. You have stated in the past that in your opinion your upcoming is album is better than your previous releases, why is that? As an artiste growth is important.
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‘Romain Virgo’ my first album was a compilation. I was putting together songs I had recorded, it was basically my introduction into the world. ‘The System,’ was more conscious, we knew what the title was going to be and there are some memorable songs on that album. ‘Love Sick’, this upcoming album, I can say is totally different from my previous albums. We started from scratch and ‘Love Sick’ is a love story, I think people will really like it. Will you be doing a collaboration with any Kenyan artistes while you are here? It’s definitely something that I would be looking forward to in the future. I’m in a contract with VP Records and I can’t do any further recording until the album is out, it’s to be released at the end of the year until the beginning of next year. If I should record anything right now it would be against the terms of my contract. But Vivian (Kenyan singer) is a very talented artiste and I would love to work with her in the future.
At the tender age of 26, Jamaican reggae and Lovers Rock musical maven, Romain Virgo has achieved more in his life than many people ever will. The singer has been enjoying the country as he leads up the Soul Provider Tour concert happening this Saturday at KICC. XACCESS had the chance to catch up with him and this is what he had to say;
Kim Kardashian West wants to take after her late father, Robert Kardashian, Sr. In an interview the 35-year-old reality star talks about furthering her education, and going into law like her dad, who was best known as one of O.J. Simpson’s attorneys during his double-murder trial. “If things slow down and I had time, I really want to go to law school,” she says. “Just something I can do in my older age,” she revealed.
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You have a lot of female fans. How do you deal with that sort attention while still trying to focus on the music? I knew from day one that the kind of music that I’m doing would attract that kind of attention. Basically it comes down to making music that has them feeling good and keep them wanting more. I think they are the most crucial part of my fan base because whenever I travel around and do shows majority of them are right near the stage and I feed off the energy that they give me when I’m performing. So I just try and remain focused on the music and keep them happy in that way. What would your advice to young up and coming artistes be? Popularity is not necessarily everything. Sometimes it’s hard to advance when you don’t have a team or somebody that is serious about your career and wants to see you grow. First of all believe in yourself and what you can achieve, work hard, then find somebody who will take your career seriously and has the same vision as you have about your future. What can your fans look forward to from you this weekend? It’s my first time here and when you’re going anywhere for the first time you want to make a good impression; to make something great. We all want to create a memorable experience and make it last. So I’m hoping to give the fans something that will last and something we can build a legacy on.
Salome remix hits over a million views in 2 days East Africa’s current biggest singer, Diamond Platnumz has mastered the art of remaining on top of the game after his brand new hit, “Salome” got over 1 million views in just two days after its upload on YouTube. An extremely excited Diamond posted on his Facebook page that; “Another history was made. Last time we broke the African record by getting 1million views within 4days through the song KIDOGO ft P-SQUARE and today we broke our own record through SALOME by getting 1 million in two days?”
The Top 3 finalists, as selected by the panel of expert judges are: Carissa Cupido from South Africa, Charlie Karumi from Kenya and Karen Paida Mukwedeya from Zimbabwe. As of Monday, 10 October the public will have the opportunity to choose TLC’s Next Great Presenter by voting for their favourite from the three finalists. The lucky winner will jet off to London and present a brand new four-part series, TLC’s MOST EXTREME, set to premiere on TLC Entertainment (DStv 135) early next year, and receive an all-expenses paid holiday to the Palace of the Lost City, courtesy of Sun International. “I still can’t believe that I was chosen – it feels unreal and totally unbelievable! I’ve been dreaming about becoming a TV presenter since primary school. Through this process I have learnt how to thrive on and become more accustomed to pressure – I’m ready for the next phase!,” said Charlie Karumi – Nairobi, Kenya. Voting will open on Monday, 10 October and close on Wednesday, 16 November, where the winner will be crowned live at a glitzy event in Johannesburg.
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Tusker’s Nkata admits pressure WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 19-21, 2016
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Man United vs Leicester City W L D D L Prediction: Man United win 3-1
I’m a bit worried about Man United. I don’t think Jose Mourinho knows his best team yet and that is the problem at Old Trafford. This game boils down to form. Leicester have it and United don’t. Vardy scored against United last year and Mahrez tends to play his best on the big stages. On paper it
looks like more doom and gloom for Mourinho’s men this weekend having lost their last two league matches. But pressure for Mourinho to halt the losing streak means the Portuguese will do all he can to win even if it means playing dirty.
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When Everton get their best XI out on the pitch, they can give anybody a game but I was shocked by their result in midweek against Norwich. They are not in Europe so what are their objectives this year? A top-six finish would be great but it’s not smart to put all your eggs in one basket. If you lose two or three games on the spin in
the league your fans can get disheartened, but if you have a cup run at the same time it helps massively. Still, Everton are a handful at the moment and Bournemouth will have a go, and I think that style of play could suit the visitors. An Everton win looks more likely though.
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Prediction: Stoke win 2-1 out of the cup, so they need to change their luck very quickly. They look weak at set-pieces and that’s one area where West Brom are very strong. It is a dangerous game for Stoke because they are expected to win. I think they will, but their flair players need to show up.
You don’t manage 1,000 games if you are not a good coach and West Brom fans need to wake up and smell the coffee. If it wasn’t for Tony Pulis they would be relegated. They got a big result last weekend and this is a good time to play Stoke. They are bottom of the league and have just gone
Tusker FC head coach Paul Nkata has admitted his side is under pressure to win the title after topping the table for the better part of the season. The brewers are perched at the summit of the league table with only two points separating them from second placed Gor Mahia. Nkata who takes his charges to Nakuru today afternoon to play Muhoroni admitted that he is under pressure to grind results and regain the title held by Gor Gahia. There has been many twists and turns this campaign with the latest witnessing the league leaders surrendering their eight points lead an allowing Champions Gor to close in on them. “There is pressure, honestly because the champions and the teams below us are breathing on our necks. The gap is small and we are at a position where we have to take each of the remaining six games very seriously,” Nkata admitted. The match at the Afraha Stadium will be keenly followed by other coaches as any slip ups for Nkata could mean they are knocked off the lead. A win for Muhoroni will hand Gor, who play Sofapaka on Sunday evening, a huge advantage as a win will take Jose Marcelo Ferreira’s men top of the table if they overcome the Batoto ba Mungu. “We know, it is not going to be an easy match and none of the remaining six games of the season will be. We know what is expected of us and the kind
of pressure we will put ourselves in if we lose. It is not an option as we go to Nakuru,” Nkata offered. Tusker will rue dropping points in matches they were expected to win. A loss to Thika United followed by draws against Western Stima and Ushuru all in their last five matches cost them a valuable gap that would have seen them slope down to the final day with some comfort. But now, Nkata will look on the experience of his squad to sail them through unscathed to the title for the first time since losing it to Gor in 2013. “I have players who have played at the highest level. They know how to contain this pressure and above all know what it means to fight for the title. These are the players who will help us through these remaining tough matches,” Nkata opined. After the match against Muhoroni, Tusker travel to Mombasa to play Bandari, before hosting bottom side City Stars. They then hit the road to Awendo to play Sony Sugar followed by a tough home match against AFC Leopards. The ultimate show stopper, the title decider will be on the last day when they face holders Gor in the final day of the season. Ulinzi Stars, Western Stima and Mathare United – all on 37 points – have an outside chance of challenging for the title, but if either of them loses three of the remaining six games, then they can as well kiss the title goodbye.
L W D D L Middlesbrough vs Tottenham W L D D W Prediction: Middlesbrough A draw 2-2 and gave them a footballing lesson, winning this pretty comfortably at the Riverside. They look a very good team but could be in for a surprise.
It will be interesting to see how Spurs cope without Harry Kane, but it was important for Vincent Janssen to get off the mark in midweek. It is all set for Tottenham, who went to Stoke
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of the so-called lesser teams. Liverpool need to become consistent performers against teams like Hull and if they can win on Saturday, I think they will be a major threat this season. They win by a good margin if their attitude is right and if they play their best then Mike Phelan’s side won’t be able to get near them.
Hull will go to Anfield and try to make it difficult. They got another good result at Stoke in the EFL Cup, although I’m not sure they needed that with the squad they’ve got! For Liverpool, these are the games that worry me. The players get up for the big matches against Arsenal, Chelsea and the rest, but they have struggled to put away some
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This is a huge match, especially with Man City playing at 5pm, because whoever slips up will probably be even further behind the current league leaders. I give the slight advantage to Arsenal because they’re at home but it is one of those situations whereby, come 7pm on Sunday night, we will know what kind of season they will have. They
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are flat-track bullies but don’t really turn it on against the big teams and could be eight points off the top if they lose and City win. Cesc Fabregas has to play for Chelsea. N’Golo Kante will cover every blade of grass but you need someone to get on the ball and pass it. Fabregas is among the best in the Premier League in possession. A draw written all over in this one.
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Starlets buoyant ahead of AFCON debut WEEKEND EDITION, SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2016
Defending champions Nigeria, Ghana and Mali lay in wait for Kenya’s Harambee Starlets when they land in Yaoundé, Cameroon for their African Women’s Cup of Nations debut in November. But despite the challenge expected from the West African trio, the Kenyan girls don’t seem to flip an eyelid when they think of their opponents with a semifinal target capped below their feet. “What gives me motivation is the story of David in the Bible. With only a sling and a stone, he brought down Goliath,” confident Mary Kinuthia, who is the field captain, said. The skipper believes the experience they have gathered over the last two months playing in the COTIF tournament in Spain as well as reaching the final of the CECAFA Women’s championship has earned them enough confidence to aim their sling at the top dogs of African women football. “We have learnt so much because we played some of the best European teams in Spain then some of the best in the region in Uganda. Some lessons have been painful, like losing to Tanzania in the final, but we have grown out of it. We now focus on the Cup of Nations,” the soft spoken, but lethal forward added. Her sentiments were shared by teammate Esse Akida who has been crowned top scorer in both tournaments, hitting
Starlets pose for a group photo before their CECAFA match against Uganda last week. The team remains in high spirits ahead of their debut at the AFCON in Cameroon in November. PHOTO: CAPITAL FM
the back of the net five times in each competition. Akida, who plays for FKF Women Premier League leaders Spedag FC, has cast her eyes on spreading her goal scoring form to Yaoundé but she believes the team’s success will only be achieved with good preparation.
“Nothing is impossible. We know it is tough and from the moment we qualified, we expected to face tough sides because the tournament represents the best in Africa. But with the growth we have had and good preparations, we can make it,” Akida noted.
Head coach David Ouma expects to have a month long training program before the tournament and in between, friendly matches at home to Cameroon and away to Morocco have been organized. “I think the most essential thing for us is to play friendly matches against
teams better than us and I am happy we have managed to secure the two. We are planning to get into a fourweek training camp and this will help us address the issues and flaws we have picked out from the COTIF and CECAFA championships,” Ouma noted. Among the areas he intends to improve is the girls’ mental and physical strength. He has also hinted he will be scouting for more creative players pointing this out as an area the team has been struggling in. Meanwhile, Ouma says he will consider team manager Doreen Nabwire for an active playing role in Cameroon after she made return to the team for the first time since 2012 during the CECAFA Championship in Uganda. “She (Doreen) is a player like any other despite the fact she is a team manager. She is very creative and might come in handy for us but we are currently working on her fitness levels because she had stayed out for a while due to injury,” “CECAFA was a measure point for her to see if she has anything to offer the team and for me as a coach, I was convinced she has something to offer. Her creativity was great especially in the first three games when she set up goals for our strikers,” Ouma said. MORE ON THIS STORY www.capitalfm.co.ke
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Wenger and Conte first meeting to mark former’s two decades at Arsenal Arsene Wenger will face off with Antonio Conte for the first time when the Gunners host Chelsea in the Premier League tomorrow evening. The match that will also mark two decades since the Frenchman took over at Arsenal in September 1996 will be important for both managers. Conte suffered his first Premier League defeat at home to Liverpool last Friday and will try to bounce back to winning ways at the Emirates. Apart from the 20th Anniversary celebrations, Wenger is also keen to win the match and keep in sight league leaders Manchester City who play Swansea City in an earlier kick off tomorrow. City are five points clear of both Arsenal and Chelsea who are on fourth and fifth respectively on the log. The two sides are separated by goal difference of one with Liverpool also on ten points in sixth place. Skipper John terry remains sidelined with injury and Conte will likely stick
with the defensive pairing of David Luiz and Gary Cahill. But there is food for thought for Conte in midfield where Cesc Fabregas made a serious case for
inclusion on Tuesday with a stellar performance against Leicester City in the League Cup third round. The Spaniard has been relegated to the bench with new signing Ng’olo Kante preferred with Matic in a defensive midfield pairing. Still, Oscar could be sacrificed for Fabregas with pundits opining the need to allow the midfielder provide striker Diego Costa with his incisive and defense splitting passes upfront. Wenger is likely to recall both Santi Carzola and Francis Coquelin to the heart of his midfield after the pair were rested against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup on Wednesday. Captain Koscienly and German defender Shkodran Mustafi are sure to start as is the full back duo of Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal. New signing Lucas
Perez could keep his starting place upfront with attackers Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and either Walcott or Chamberlain on the flank. In other matches line-up for Saturday, Liverpool host Hull City while Tottenham travel to Middlesbrough. Spurs will be without key striker harry Kane who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Everton are away at AFC B ournemouth. The Merseysiders will be looking to bounce back from their
shock loss to Norwich in midweek. They are yet to lose a match in the Premier League this season having recorded four wins and a draw to sit in second place on 13 points. Bottom of the table Stoke City host West Brom with manager Mark Hughes still searching for his first win of the season. Sunderland, also in bad shape, host Crystal Palace.
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BETTING HIGHLIGHTS Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Leicester City’s Claudio Ranieri. The two clash tomorrow in the English Premier League. PHOTOS/EPA.
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eicester manager Claudio Ranieri has labelled Jose Mourinho “a fantastic person” and said any issues between the two are “prehistoric” ahead of the Old Trafford clash tomorrow. The champions play Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, with the two managers having clashed in the past. Mourinho called Ranieri “a loser” after replacing him at Chelsea and also insulted him while Inter Milan boss. Ranieri said: “Mourinho is a fantastic manager, intelligent, clever. The issues were a long time ago.” Mourinho replaced Ranieri at Chelsea in 2004 and said that the club considered the Italian to be “a loser”, before the pair repeatedly fell out while both managing in Serie A. The Manchester United boss won the treble with Inter at the end of his three-year spell in 2010, with Ranieri in charge of Juventus and Roma during that period. Mourinho criticised Ranieri’s command of English, said he was “almost 70” when he was 56 and again questioned whether he had the mentality to win titles. But Ranieri said any complaints were “prehistoric, not now.” “It (their relationship) is fantastic, very good, no problems,” he said. “Why? Do you remember in the summer
when we had the Soccer Aid, I managed the Rest of the World team against Jose’s English side. “Maybe he has to offer me a good red wine. I love red wine and if he offers I will go and drink it with him after Saturday’s game.” United ended a run of three defeats with a win at Northampton in midweek, after which Mourinho called his critics “football Einsteins”. Mourinho - who won his third and most recent Premier League title with Chelsea in 2015 - saw his team heavily criticised after defeat at Watford last weekend. He told MUTV: “We had a bad week. I know that some football Einsteins, they tried to delete 16 years of my career and delete an unbelievable history of Manchester United and focus on a bad week and three bad results. “But that’s the new football - it’s full of Einsteins. “I can understand completely the disappointment for the fans with the last week, but I’m sure, back at home, they will be behind the team like they always are.” United captain Wayne Rooney has also been criticised for his recent form, but he told MUTV: “I don’t really listen to what a lot of people out there are saying, because a lot of it is rubbish.” º
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