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Off in search of artificial pair of limbs Jackline Mwende, the Machakos woman whose hands were chopped off bu her husband following a domestic quarrel, left Nairobi today for South Korea where she is expected to be fitted with prosthetics.

She will undergo a mnyoelctric prosthesis in which she will be fitted with artificial hands to help her feed herself and carry out light chores. She was accompanied by one doctor from Kikuyu PCEA Hospital for the treatment which is expected to take ten days. The duo’s travel expenses and hospital bills will be catered for by LG Electronics, A South Korean firm that also operates here in Kenya. See Story on Page 4

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IEBC: We don’t have powers to bar candidates MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission (IEBC) has no powers to bar candidates from contesting any elective seat.

The commission’s chairman Isaack Hassan today told senators that clearing of candidates who have adversely been named in graft cases is a prerogative of the Ethic and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

Senators are reportedly preparing a Bill that seeks to have those adversely mentioned in graft reports including those from the Parliamentary Accounts Committees and the office of the Auditor General to be barred from contesting any elective seats.

But Mr Hassan said they do not have the powers to bar candidates.

While appearing before the Senate Public Accounts Committee today, the IEBC boss said the commission can only bar a candidate if the individual has been convicted by a court of law and all appeal avenues have been exhausted.

“For now we cannot bar any candidate based on parliamentary report of any financial impropriety or the report of the Auditor General. We can only bar an individual if he has been convicted by a court of law,” Hassan said.

In a move aimed at Governors, Senators

IEBC chairman Isaack Hassan

wants the electoral commission to bar all accounting officers with financial queries from contesting in the next general elections.

Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi said all accounting officers entrusted

with managing public funds should be properly put to account before being allowed to participate in the general elections.

“The accounting officers must be made to account for every public shilling

that was under them during the entire period of their reign before being allowed to contest for a seat in the next polls,” Wamatangi said.

Wamatangi said the committee is drafting a bill which is at an advanced stage to introduce an additional requirement that all accounting officers to be cleared by parliament before being allowed to vie.

“The Bill is at advanced stage and it’s currently with our legal team. We shall then present it to senate for debate,” Wamatangi said.

Hassan however said currently the law does not allow IEBC to bar candidates based on such grounds.

“I urge parliament to empower EACC as it is the body mandated to clear candidates on integrity issues and not IEBC. For us once a candidate has been presented with a nomination certificate we will clear him,” he said.

“We don’t do any vetting on candidates that is done by EACC through candidates filling the self-declaration form,” added IEBC vice chairperson Lillian Zaja.

Trans Nzoia senator Ole Ndiema however urged the electoral commission to do background checks on documents presented by aspiring candidates before clearing them.

Meanwhile, Mr Hassan has said they are ‘busy packing and ready to leave’ office even as their exit package is being looked at.

He however remained tight-lipped whether they will finally vacate the office by the end of this month as proposed in the report by the Joint Parliamentary Select Committee that midwifed their negotiated exit from office.

Mr Hassan who not accompanied by any commissioner told the committee that the commissioners are busy packing in readiness to leave office.

The chairman expressed concern that the smooth transition and handing over envisioned in the Joint Select Committee report may not now be realized owing to the strict deadlines.

Kisumu senator Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o who chairs the senate’s Public Accounts Committee urged Hassan and other state offices to work tirelessly and ensure that election date is not postponed.

“There is much at stake and we cannot afford to push the election date. I urge State agencies including Treasury and Office of the Attorney General to work even for 24 hours to ensure that we hold elections in August next year,” he said. @sam_x254

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President Uhuru Kenyatta is confident of an amicable solution to the on-going blame game between the National Treasury and Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) over the delayed tabling of a sendoff package for eight Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissioners (IEBC) and their Chairman Isaack Hassan who agreed to vacate office.

State House Spokesman Manoah Esipisu on Sunday dismissed reports calling for the President to intervene in the matter, following fears that the squabbles may delay the recruitment of the new IEBC officials in time for next year’s General Election.

“Treasury CS Henry Rotich already said that there are going to be discussions next week, which really means that there isn’t any need for the President to issue any directives when work is already being done,” he said while fielding questions from journalists during his weekly briefings.

Rotich had on Saturday confirmed that negotiations with the Attorney-General and the IEBC commissioners are ongoing and will soon agree on a package.

The CS said the talks were focused on how to source the monies for the send-off package with some leaders proposing the poll chiefs be paid from the Contingency

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Funds or through a Supplementary Budget.

The blame game on the stalled IEBC reforms was ignited by National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi after he accused the two agencies of stalling the recruitment of the new IEBC officials by failing to submit a proposed send-off package a month after Parliament adopted a report by the Joint Parliamentary Select Committee which drafted the electoral reforms roadmap.

SRC sought to wash its hands off the matter by claiming that it is the Treasury which has not tabled a proposal on a send-off package.

But the National Assembly Speaker has insisted that the Sarah Serem-led team, which is constitutionally mandated to give guidelines on perks awarded to holders of public office is to blame.

CORD leaders have threatened to resume street protests if no direction is given by Monday ahead of the Friday deadline.

“If there is nothing done by Monday, we will do what we do best—street protests,” Orengo said on Saturday.

Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria, is also worried that unless the process is hastened, the current commissioners may be obligated to oversee next year’s General Election if they do not vacate office by Friday next week as outlined by the joint parliamentary committee that drafted proposed electoral reforms.

“It is my hope that the speakers will convene an emergency seating of the two houses to create the oversight committee,” he wrote on his Face book Page, soon after Muturi issued his statement from Iran.

Kuria has warned that “the worst nightmare will happen on Friday next week when a commission should be in place failure to which the current commissioners will be under obligation to oversee next year’s General Election.”

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LSK, Supreme Court welcome Maraga for CJ

WHEN COMMANDERS MEET: President Uhuru Kenyatta shakes hands with Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein at the Embakasi Garrison. The Jordanian King is in Kenya for a visit that will mostly focus on security ties between the two countries. He was expected to officiate at the closing of an ongoing ‘Exercise Swift Eagle” at the Embakasi Garrison, Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) today.

Hunt on for matatu driver in Lang’ata road accident

A manhunt is underway for the driver of the Rongai matatu which overturned on Lang’ata Road yesterday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens others.

Nairobi Traffic Commandant Leonard Katana said today that they are closing in on the driver who fled from the scene of the accident.

“We are looking for the driver of the vehicle who is still at large but we are closing in on him. It is really sad when four people die as a result of reckless driving,” Katana said. He encouraged passengers to be alert and speak out especially if the driver of the vehicle they are in is speeding. “Passengers in these PSVs need to speak out. If a driver is speeding, he should not be allowed to do so. We all have a responsibility to ensure that drivers operate their vehicles responsibly,” he said. Police and witnesses said the accident occurred when the bus from Rongai overturned near Lang’ata Police station on its way to the city centre. The cause of the accident remains unestablished but witnesses said the bus may have been on a high speed and trying to avoid hitting another vehicle when it overturned. Images circulating on social media showed passengers in blood-soaked clothes being rescued from the bus before police arrived. At least three buses from the Rongai route have overturned on the notorious road since June last year, raising concerns on their safety record. In August, a pupil from Victorian Academy, Meru died and several others were injured after a bus ferrying them to the music festival overturned on Lang’ata Road.

The Law Society of Kenya and the Supreme Court have today expressed support for Chief Justice designate David Maraga saying they are ready to work with him.

While speaking at the Millimani Law Courts after the launch of the Legal Awareness week, LSK president Isaac Okero said Justice Maraga has the grasp of law, understanding of the courts and experience needed to spearhead the judiciary. His sentiments were backed by acting president of the Supreme Court Justice Mohammed Ibrahim who said the bench is ready to work with Justice Maraga.

Maraga was nominated by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) last week to succeed Willy Mutunga as the next Chief Justice.

“Justice Maraga has the grasp of law and experience to lead the third arm of government.

From the JSC interview no one else matched his credentials based on intelligence. He is a man that the LSK is ready to work with,” said Okero. “I have worked with him at various levels and am happy that he has been appointed to head the highest court in the land.

I am ready to work with him and extend our legal mandates together,” Justice Ibrahim asserted. On the awareness week, Okero noted that all lawyers will focus their attention on legal aid to all Kenyans especially on land, succession, family law

matters and human rights violations. The services will be extended to prisoners and offer free legal representation.

“This year we shall extend our free services to remandees and convicts in all prisons to enlighten them constitutional provisions including the procedure of plea bargaing and ability of self-representation,” Okero who was flanked by tens of lawyers said.

Hundreds of eagerly awaiting Kenyans from all walks of life filled the court precincts ready to receive legal aid.

Justice Ibrahim underscored on the need for alternative conflict resolution away from the normal court process saying that it would go a long way to reduce backlogs in courts.

“Litigation have never been very effective in managing conflicts going that they have been inaccessible by the majority poor. We need to use out of court mechanisms,” expressed Justice Ibrahim.

He added: “Through alternative dispute resolutions the courts will partner with LSK and other actors, in the justice systems to promote out of court processes.”

Other lawyers led by Nairobi LSK chairman Charles Kanjama appealed to the government to urgently operationalize the National Legal Aid Service through the gazzetment of the full board, recruit necessary staff as well as provide requisite funding @wilson_x254

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Mwende heads to South Korea for artificial hands Jackline Mwende, the woman whose hands were chopped off in Machakos allegedly by her husband, has left Nairobi today for South Korea to be fitted with prosthetics.

Doctors who were treating her at the Kikuyu PCEA Hospital recommended that she be flown out for specialized treatment since the prosthetics needed are not locally available.

And today, Ms Mwende left Nairobi in the company of a doctor from Kikuyu PCEA Hospital for Korea to get artificial limps.

LG Electronics, a South Korean firm will cater for both the travel expenses and hospital bills.

At the Kikuyu Hospital, doctors operated on Mwende to shorten the bones on her wrists and created a “muscle flap and rounded it” to make it easier for the prosthetics to be attached.

She was also treated for infection in both arms. The prosthetics, once fitted, are expected to coordinate with her upper-hand muscles to enable her to feed herself, carry some objects, turn on electric switches and perform other light chores.

The limbs are designed to mimic the human anatomy as they rely on naturally generated muscle energy for movement. The myoelectric prostheses in Korea is expected to take ten days before Mwende (pictured below) travels back to Kenya.

Kikuyu Hospital will then continue with reviews for her.

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City Hall debt row with government escalates as State says it won’t pay The national government and the Nairobi City County government are set for another round of legal battle after the state said categorically that it will not pay a debt of Sh65 billion owed to city hall in accrued land rates.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery said the national government does not owe the City Hall any money and asked Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero to ‘stop lying to the public that the national government owes the county any arrears’.

“How can the county government demand payment from the national government, which is superior to it?” Nkaissery said on Citizen TV yesterday. He said it was improper for the county to demand payment from the national government yet the latter had a greater assignment of serving the public including the devolved units. Dr Kidero last week asked the national government to pay the debt or he returns to court to force the state into doing so.

According to the governor, the national government had deliberately refused to honour the courts directive to pay the money to the county. As such, Dr Kidero wanted his lawyers to go back to court and ask the judge the force the state to pay the dues which have

Ugandan police block gay pride parade

Ugandan police have blocked gay pride celebrations from happening in two resorts outside the capital, Kampala.

Gay rights activist Frank Mugisha said more than 100 LGBTI people tried to participate in the celebrations in Entebbe near Lake Victoria.

But many were escorted by police back to Kampala in minibuses.

The minister for ethics and integrity

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero

had threatened to mobilise mobs to attack participants. Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda.

After being blocked from entering the Entebbe resort, several dozen participants moved on to another resort but were kicked out by officers.

This is the second time the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex) community has tried to hold gay pride celebrations in Uganda this

accrued over the last ten years. “The national government owes my government Sh69 billion in parking and license fees among others. We have gone to court but it has failed to pay. I have instructed my lawyers, including James Orengo, to return to court,” Dr Kidero told supporters at a rally at the Masinde Muliro grounds in Nairobi’s Mathare constituency last week. He repeated the warning today in a paid advert appearing in the dailies.

“The Nairobi City County Government notifies the National Government that it will escalate this demand to the next level (legal means) unless the said amounts including the fees on reserved parking where applicable is received immediately,” the notice read.

Three months ago, Kidero asked senators to help the county government secure the payment from the state.

Dr Kidero who appeared before the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee in June appealed for the senators’ support in pushing the national government to pay.

The senate is however yet to make any move on the matter. The Department of Defence is the highest defaulter owing City Hall Sh60.17 billion according to the notice put out today.

year. In August, the authorities broke up a beauty pageant and arrested activists.

The BBC’s Catherine Byaruhanga reports from Kampala that it is unclear why this event was targeted, as over the past four years celebrations have been held without much notice from the police.

In 2014 a bill to further criminalise homosexuality was overturned in court.

The Kenya Industrial Research and Development has a debt of Sh67 million, the Police Service Sh65.6 million while the office of the President has Sh63.91 million shillings in arrears. Others are the Parliamentary Service Commission with a Sh48.67 million, Government Press Sh39.44 million while Transport Ministry owes City Hall Sh34.65 million. Moi Air Base, Eastleigh has a debt of Sh44.75 million, Karen Miotoni Lane Sh793,750, Kangundo Road Sh540,070, Runda Estate Sh300,050, Department of Defence headquarters Sh21.348 million, DOD Waiyaki Way Sh5.86 million, Kahawa Barracks Sh2.694 million and Embakasi Garrison Sh89.633 million. On reserved parking debt by the national government is Sh390.94 million, with the Deputy President’s office on Harambee Avenue having the highest amount at Sh125.78 million, followed by Police Service Sh70 million, Kenya Revenue Authority Sh45.8 million and Central Bank of Kenya Sh48.76 million. “These facilities belong to the County Government and should be paid for whenever used but that has not been the case,” Kidero said. @hillary_x254

France to dismantle refugee camp French President Francois Hollande says the controversial makeshift camp known as “The Jungle” in Calais will be completely dismantled.

During a visit to the northern city today, Hollande said France will carry out a “full and final” dismantlement of the camp, where thousands of displaced people live in squalid conditions.

“From now on our objectives are clear;

to guarantee the security of the people of Calais, maintain public order and ensure for the migrants and refugees conditions are dignified,” Hollande said. He said he was in Calais to tell the “desperate immigrants” that they will not remain in the camp because “their place is not here.”

Hollande said there are at least 7,000 migrants living in the area, according to the latest figures released in August.

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Morning newspaper summaries Corrupt? Not me, says DP Raila; IEBC bosses must ‘I am not a land grabber’: Ruto: Deputy President William Ruto has quit in a week: Attorney-General Deputy President William Ruto has defended himself against claims of corruption and land

dismissed claims that he is corrupt and accused those who say so of envy. Ruto defended his political and financial achievements, saying he can account for all his success. “I’m very proud of my record,” said Ruto in an interview in New York. “I perfectly understand the people who believe that the only way to get anywhere is to take shortcuts. I have got here by sheer hard work,” said Ruto. Ruto said he has always competed with other able Kenyans for the positions he has held over the years.

Githu Muigai yesterday said the government will from this week start formal negotiations with electoral commissioners to mutually agree on their send-off package. Tension has been rising over missed deadlines in the quest to name a new team to run next year’s General Election.

Yesterday ODM and Cord leader Raila Odinga said the nine commissioners must vacate office

by Saturday. Earlier in the day, ODM Chairman John Mbadi had said the team led by Chairman Ahmed Issack Hassan must leave by October 15.

grabbing. The DP attributed his property and business empire to hard work. Asked how he was dealing with the perception that he is corrupt, the DP said he acquired his wealth through hard work, reiterating that people should not be judged based on their background in society. In an interview with Kenyan journalists in New York on the sidelines of a UNmeeting, Ruto noted that society was “very cruel, especially to those who rise to the top from humble beginnings”.

Talks to determine IEBC Girls as young as 13 hooked Ten new election rules team send-off packages on family planning: Desperate you must know before are putting their teenage daughters on start today: Talks to determine a send- mothers next polls: Big losers in political family planning programmes, raising questions off package for the IEBC commissioners are set to begin today against a fast ticking clock for electoral reforms. All commissioners are expected to start negotiations for their exit package in a tripartite meeting. It will bring together Attorney General Githu Muigai, Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and officials of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

about the priorities of sex education in the country. In Kwale, just as in many other parts of the country, girls who are barely in their teens say it is better to prevent a pregnancy than live with the shame of an “unwanted” baby. Their mothers agree with them, and in a country where the average age of sexual debut is as low as 12, their choices are understandable.

party primaries could still find their way into Parliament through nominations. It has emerged that the elections law was amended to remove a requirement that restricted politicians contesting in party nominations from having their names included in the party list. The new law banned party hopping, but MPs pushed to open up the party list to losers of primaries.

We dare Nkaissery to Al-Shabaab facing defeat, Raila blames Uhuru and arrest us, no apologies, says official: A Somali diplomat has MPs over IEBC stalemate: the combined military efforts launched CORD leader Raila Odinga now wants electoral says Mandago: Governor Jackson said in the war-torn country have led to the commissioners to be given termination letters

Mandago and North Rift MPs will not apologise for storming Moi University last week to stop acting VC Laban Ayiro from taking over. Mandago and the MPs have dared Interior CS Joseph Nkaissery to arrest them, saying they are not tribal. They are accused of making tribal and inciting statements and demanding that Professor Isaac Kosgey be installed as VC, not Prof Ayiro. CS Nkaissery has directed Mandago, Tolgos and the MPs to apologise.

weakening of terrorist group Al-Shabaab by condensing the areas it controls. Foreign Minister Abdisalam Hadliyeh Omer told the United Nations on Saturday that Somalia’s security services and allied forces, including those of Kenya, have “militarily defeated the evil that is Al-Shabaab”. “Today, Al-Shabaab controls less than 10 per cent of territory in the country. In recent months many of their key leaders have been killed.”

with immediate effect. The Opposition also threatened a return of street protests to push IEBC officials out. Raila said having the commissioners in office is unfortunate considering the joint parliamentary committee had provided a road map for constituting a new commission by September 30. The commissioners are yet to vacate office reportedly because the Government has not worked out their pay plan.

Low petroleum prices cut import bill by Sh50 billion: Low global petroleum prices

helped Kenya save nearly Sh50 billion in petroleum import bills duing the first half of the year despite the steep rise in consumption, the latest industry data indicates. Kenya imported Sh92.7 worth of fuel and lubricants in the year to June, down from Sh140 billion in the same period last year-cutting its oil import bill

by Sh47 billion, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

Ex-Imperial Bank boss’ family accused of stripping his estate: The

family of former Imperial Bank managing director Abdulmalek Janmohammed has been reluctant to take control of his estate as part of a calculated plan to shield the assets from being attached to recover the Sh28.8 billion he is accused of stealing from the collapsed lender, the bank’s receiver managers say.

Confusion over plan to move Nairobi dumpsite:

Confusion reigns over plans to move the Dandora dumpsite to Ruai as the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and Nairobi County continue to issue conflicting statements several years after the plan was mooted. Nairobi County officials maintained they were forging ahead with the plan even as the KCAA director-general Gilbert Kibe said the agency had convinced City Hall not to relocate the dumpsite to Ruai, a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight path.

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hostile. During the financial crisis the Federal Reserve and other central banks were hailed for their actions: by slashing rates and printing money to buy bonds, they stopped a shock from becoming a depression. Now their signature policy, of keeping interest rates low or even negative, is at the centre of the biggest macroeconomic debate in a generation. The central bankers say that ultra-loose monetary policy remains essential to prop up still-weak economies and hit their inflation targets. The Bank of Japan this week promised to keep tenyear government bond yields around zero.

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Youth set to benefit from Sh5bn USAID programme

Kenya is set to benefit from a $50 million (Sh5 billion) deal dubbed the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programme that seeks to foster leadership opportunities for African youth. YALI also seeks to encourage young Africans to excel in business, civil society and public administration in their respective countries.

In order to set the drive in motion, Rendeavour, Africa’s leading urban developer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to support and grow young African leaders. The signing took place on the margins of the just-concluded UN General Assembly, and in support of President Barrack Obama’s efforts to promote youth development and entrepreneurship in Africa, Rendeavour’s in-kind contribution of $1 million (Sh100 million) to the YALI project demonstrates the company’s commitment to developing Africa’s future leadership through mentorship, skills training, and professional development opportunities, the organization said in a statement.

“We believe that building tomorrow’s cadre of African leaders is the highestimpact way to develop sustainably,” says Frank Mosier, Rendeavour’s chairman.

“With more than 200 million young people on the continent, the key to Africa’s success lies in preparing its next

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When completed, Tatu City is expected to accommodate more than 100,000 residents and 30,000 day visitors and is expected to significantly de-congest the City of Nairobi by offering a unique live, work and play environment. @Dennis_x254

The government, through the Ministry of ICT, has announced the distribution of 1.2 million laptops to 23,000 primary schools across the country.

ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru says his Ministry is working extra hard to ensure they distribute the digital learning devices by December 2016 to ease the commencement of learning in January 2017.

The CS said Standard One students would start using them once the new year begins.

The project is fully funded by the government and is being jointly implemented by the Ministries of Education, ICT, Energy and Industrialisation.

The CS confirmed that last month, the Government received the first batch of the 1.2 million digital literacy devices with the cargo from China containing 5,000 devices. The deliveries are expected to rise to 30,000, at least on a weekly basis under the Digital Literacy Programme.

He said investing in ICT skills is the only way the country and the entire continent can create job opportunities among the youth.

“For Africa to adequately prepare as an emerging economic powerhouse, it is important to invest in empowering the youth with ICT skills,” he explained.

Mucheru said moving the continent towards a knowledge-driven economy will make it competitive in the global market. @enockx254

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Networking event at Sierra Brasserie Corazon, Solarcentury East Africa will on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 host an event titled Nairobi Energy Drinks from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Sierra Brasserie, Yaya Shopping Centre, along Argwings Kodhek Road in Hurlingum, Nairobi. The meet up, a networking event for interested parties and

like-minded individuals, attracts not only members from the private sector but also government and Non-Governmental organisations in the renewable space. During their last meeting, the group hosted the Chairman of Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA).

Weekly debate at The Hub East Africa The Hub East Africa will on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, host an event titled ‘Posi-tea-vity Tuesdays: Black & White Debate’ from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Black & White are lively debates held every week with the aim to show that there is not a single truth on how to start or grow a

successful business. This inspirational session is open to everybody with an entrepreneurial spirit.

This week’s topic is titled: “Are entrepreneurs wired differently or can you develop the skills?”. The event will be held at The Hub East Africa headquarters along Waiyaki Way Nairobi.

funding, unveils ambitious four year plan Home solar solution provider d.light has secured $22.5 million (Sh2.2 billion) in financing to grow its PayGo business and support its mission of providing solar energy solutions for households and small businesses around the world. The PayGo financing technology will help d.light’s growing list of partners provide modern, clean and reliable energy solutions to people living in off- grid communities who can’t afford the upfront cost of a solar home system.

The organization recently worked with the Give Power Foundation to connect 120 schools in Kenya with solar lighting. d.light aims to empower 100 million people around the world with affordable and reliable solar by 2020. d.light, which has so far reached over 1.6 million households in Kenya with its off the grid solar solutions, and will spend a significant portion of the investment in Kenya and the East African market.

The company raised $15 million (Sh1.5 billion) in Series D equity from KawiSafi

Ventures Fund, Energy Access Ventures, Omidyar Network and NewQuest Capital Partners. Debt funding was also raised through SunFunder.

“We are thankful for the support from these global organizations, which is instrumental for achieving our goal to bring safe and affordable energy to off-grid families,” said d.light CFO Kamal Lath.

“Consumer financing for solar home systems makes the technology significantly more affordable for our customers. This funding will enable more families and business owners to enjoy access to the affordable, clean and reliable solar energy solutions they need to improve their quality of life.”

The funding round also includes over $5 million (Sh500 million) in grant funding.

Shell Foundation, the U.S. Agency for International Development – Development Innovation Ventures (USAID-DIV) and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) were key contributors to this round.

“Energy Access Ventures works closely with companies bringing reliable energy access to rural and peri-urban areas, and d.light is the perfect addition to our portfolio,” said Dr. Michael H. Gera, Managing Partner of Energy Access Ventures, who will be joining the d.light board.

“This is our largest investment to date, and we wholeheartedly believe in d.light’s efforts to raise more people up the energy access ladder.”

As an early pioneer in solar lighting and home systems, d.light has paved the way for the development of the off-grid solar industry and is now the industry’s largest manufacturer.

With this new funding, d.light will focus on ramping up sales for its D30 solar home system, as well as bringing new products to market that can power other appliances, like TVs and fans. Currently, d.light operates five distribution hubs in East Africa, West Africa, India, Southeast Asia and the United States.

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Maisha Microfinance Bank launched as new lender moves to target SMEs A former influential Moi-era businessman Jared Kangwana has teamed up with his business counterparts to open Maisha Microfinance Mank (Maisha MFB) targeting only small and medium-sized borrowers.

The move comes just after economists have warned that a new law to cap lending rates at 14 per cent could lock out a majority of small borrowers.

Speaking at the bank’s launch ceremony in Nairobi last week, Maisha MFB CEO Ireneus Gichana said the micro-lender would seek to link the existing financial inclusion gap being witnessed in both the sector and the country at large.

He confirmed that the newly launched institution will advance micro loans as low as Sh10, 000 and up to Sh350, 000 with a turnaround processing time of two days.

The Central Bank of Kenya licensed the lending institution, which surpassed all the necessary requirements, having an initial capital of Sh90 million. The CBK sets Sh60 million as the base starting

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Olympia Capital Holdings Limited

Olympia Capital Holdings Ltd was the week’s top gainer after edging upwards by 22.2 per cent during the period under review.

The share price was up to Sh2.75 from the previous week’s close of Sh2.25. The stock edged upwards on local investors speculative trading. Year-to-date, its share price has shed 42.7 per cent of its value.

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Trans-Century Ltd was last week’s top laggard plummeting by 23.0 per cent over the course of the week’s trading. The shares closed at a price of Sh9.40 from their previous closing price of Sh12.20. The stock was down on local investors profit taking. Year-todate, its share price has gained 13.9 per cent of its value.

capital for a new lending institutions.

Gichana added that the bank will roll out micro insurance products besides providing low-cost banking products.

The first outlet of the lender will be located at Chester House in Nairobi’s Central Business District, bringing the total number of licensed banks to 13.

Data indicates that only 8 per cent of Kenyans have been excluded from financial access since 2014, a move the CEO says is motivating them to bridge the gap.

However, the new bank did not confirm the rates at which the loans would be hinged but confirmed that they would

be friendlier as compared to the current lending rates across the sector.

The lender is set to partner with small and medium enterprises, a move that would help it lure over 50,000 new clients before the end of the year.

“Since our launch we have over 400 customers with a plan to hit the

50,000 mark by end year, during our research, one thing came clear, Small and Medium Enterprises lack enough capital, they need short term loans to finance their businesses, we are planning to partner with them to boost their businesses,” the CEO added. @kevin_x254

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NHIF eyes 12 million in informal sector MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) will next month embark on a vigorous registration drive targeting an estimated 12 million people in the informal sector who are yet to enroll in the social health insurance cover.

NHIF CEO Geoffrey Mwangi has revealed that the Fund has so far recruited 3.5 million people from the formal sector and a further 2.5 million in the informal sector and is now planning to expand its membership.

“This will facilitate the realisation of Universal Health Coverage and protect Kenyans from out-of-pocket expenses which are incurred in accessing treatment,” Mwangi said.

The move by the Fund follows a recently rolled out affordable care package for those in the informal sector, allowing them to contribute Sh 500 per month or Sh 6,000 per year.

The Fund has also increased inpatient and outpatient benefits for members who can now access dialysis, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and theatre services.

“We have been going round doing a lot of campaign and the message has sunk but we still need to keep telling people so that, those who are still out there can come on board. We will start the campaign on October and run it until December because every Kenyan should have a health insurance

package,” Mwangi noted.

At the moment, members in the formal sector contribute on a graduated scale rate that is calculated at 2.5 per cent of one’s income but capped at Sh 1,700. This translates to a minimum of fee of 150 a month for those who earn less than Sh 6,000 per month to a maximum of Sh 1,700 a month for those whose monthly take-home is above Sh100,000.

“Going forward it should be an employer-employee contribution so that we are not limited from offering some benefits to our members,” Mwangi observed.

Under the increased benefits, members can access maternity care packages where the Fund reimburses Sh10,000 for a normal delivery and Sh30,000 for any delivery via Caesarean Section.

However, this is only available in 2,000 health facilities that have been contracted by NHIF. To increase access to mental health services, NHIF has rolled out a rehabilitation and drug/substance abuse package.

Mr. Mwangi further announced that from October 1, a surgical care package would be available and that it would soon be possible to acquire some specialised lab tests using the NHIF card.

“A maximum of Sh80,000 will be paid

To increase access to mental health services, NHIF has rolled out a rehabilitation and substance abuse package. for major surgery in Level 3 and 4 hospitals while Sh130,000 will be paid for Level 5 and 6. Minor surgeries will attract Sh30,000 in Level 3 and 4 in addition to Sh 40,000 for level 5 and 6. A specialised surgical package of Sh 500,000 will also be set aside for specialised cases,” he said.

Africa should open its borders, support infrastructure development, says ECA boss Regional integration in Africa can support trade through the development of transboundary infrastructure, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Carlos Lopes has said.

Lopes has called on sovereign wealth funds to support African development by investing in sustainable infrastructure which, he said, is the growth story of the future.

“Africa has suffered too long from unnecessary high cost of capital due to perceived investment risks rather than the reality on the ground,” said Lopes.

The latest report by Moody’s Investors Service (the bond credit rating business of Moody’s Corporation) on defaults and recovery rates for projects financed by bank loans shows that defaults from North America, Europe and South-East Asia accounted for 76.9 per cent, while only 7 out of 223 projects in Africa defaulted, about 3 percent.

Launching ECA and NEPAD Agency’s publication dubbed “16: Infrastructure Projects for African Integration” at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, Lopes said the 16 infrastructure projects profiled in the publication were selected by African Heads of State based on the priorities of the continent and their potential impact for regional integration.

The report outlines 16 infrastructure projects capable of enhancing Africa’s

regional integration in the framework of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and the Dakar Agenda for Action to increase private sector investment in regional infrastructure.

Lopes said the immediate challenge for Africa was to ensure that its infrastructure is sustainable, taking into account the impact of climate change and to increase intra Africa trade, which, he said, could be misleading on three grounds.

First, Lopes said, the trade data constitutes an African average, which includes all subregions of Africa including North Africa’s large economies with intra-Africa trade of about 3 per cent, and East Africa with intra African trade of about 26 per cent, equivalent to that of Southeast Asia.

Second, he said that the trade figures grossly underestimate the informal economy in many African countries and third, there were no quality statistics which take into account transboundary sophisticated transactions such as transboundary banks and telephone roaming, which makes Africa one of the most integrated regions.

The meeting was attended by about 70 investors and sovereign wealth funds as well as Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary General for UNCTAD, Andrew M. Herskovits, Coordinator for Power Africa. @enock_x254

While assuring Kenyans of the government’s commitment to increasing access to affordable healthcare, Health Principal Secretary Dr. Nicholas Muraguri commended NHIF for its progress urging Kenyans to register to the Fund.

“We are happy that we have expanded

services through NHIF. All these are aimed at increasing access to healthcare for members. No one should become poor because of accessing certain health services,” he said. @enock_x254

Pewin Cabs launches ‘Dandia’ app as taxi service sets sights on retail customers Taxi services provider Pewin Cabs has launched a taxi hailing application dubbed the ‘Dandia’ App in a bid to expand their product offering to the retail market.

The Dandia app, which targets the retail market, is an upgrade of the existing corporate app, which has been in the market for the last 3 years. To boost customer acquisition, especially during the weekends, the company is offering a 20 per cent discount to firsttime users of the app.

The Dandia app which compliments the existing Pewin app, offers customers fixed pricing, the opportunity to choose the type of vehicle to use depending on the number of customers and a dedicated 24-hour call centre in case of any queries. Under the Pewin Management, the firm’s 700 existing drivers are not only on a secure payroll, but also receive bonuses based on performance. Drivers operating under the Dandia app are paid on a weekly basis, with Pewin taking only 10 per cent commission on revenue.

Additionally, they are offered free parking within the central business district to ease operations.

Speaking during the launch of the app, Pewin Cabs Managing Director Justus Kirigua noted that although taxi services were increasing in the country, there is still demand for quality services for both the customer and the drivers.

“We did extensive research in the market and realised that fare predictability was a concern for customers.

We also received queries from customers who wish to travel as a group, which the regular saloon cars cannot accommodate. Additionally, in the event they experience an issue, they needed a go-to representative to talk to. The Dandia app service addresses these gaps and enables our customers plan ahead and feel comfortable during their trip,” said Kirigua.

“As with our corporate clients, Pewin Cabs maintain a high standard of professionalism and quality

taxi services. We ensure our vehicles are clean, well maintained and that the drivers are trained on customer relations. Launching this app therefore ensures we give premium standards of service to regular and corporate customers,” he added.

Pewin Cabs which has stemmed its presence among corporate clients, aims to expand its customer base with the app, thereby creating market competition.

To boost customer acquisition especially during the weekend, the company is offering a 20 per cent discount to first-time users of the Dandia app.

Earlier in the year, Pewin Cabs partnered with Barclays Bank to launch a Mobile Point of Sale (MPOS) devise -a small phone like GPRS device which accepts all Visa, MasterCard and AMEX cards as a payment option on the go. All transactions processed through the MPOS terminal will have the same collection guarantee as that of a traditional Point of Sale system. @Dennis_x254

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State ponders using drones to deliver drugs to remote areas

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Kenya’s Ministry of Health is exploring the possibility of using drones to deliver medical products to patients in the case of emergencies. Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Cleopa Mailu has held a meeting with ZipLine Logistics Company to explore possibilities of using the unmanned aircraft that can navigate autonomously, without human control or beyond line of sight.

During the meeting, the CS cited the need for multi-agency involvement bringing on board the Ministries of Interior and Security, State Law Office,

Transport, Health and the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).

He said an inter–sector meeting will be held in the next three weeks to discuss the viability of the technology, which will also be launched in Rwanda on October 14, 2016.

The ZipLine meeting was held at the side event of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.

Zipline is a Silicon Valley-based logistics company that designs, manufactures, and operates small robotic aircraft to deliver essential medical products such

as blood, vaccines, in hard-to-reach communities.

The company seeks to partner with the Ministry of Health to use this technology to improve healthcare access.

Kenya has about 9,600 active health facilities, out which about 2,485 (25 per cent) are in arid and semi – arid lands (ASAL) counties that have sparse population.

The use of drone technology in health has the ability to distribute commodities over vast expanses that may have poor

infrastructure in an efficient way in terms of cost and speed of delivery. The commodities may include life-saving medicines such as vaccines, and antisnake venom that can be sent to far flung sites that may not have cold-chain equipment.

The CS acknowledged that the technology is viable but regulations are required to guide the use of the technology in Kenya including development of central stores in counties where drones can be launched with products for health facilities. @Dennis_x254

European traders flooding African market with toxic fuels, says report

European oil companies are exploiting weak African fuel standards by selling toxic diesel and gasoline across the continent, the latest report by a Swiss corporate watchdog has revealed.

Dubbed the ‘Public Eye’, the report says that European oil firms are using an illegitimate strategy to boost profits hawking so called ‘African quality fuels’ that have devastating health and environmental impacts across many sub-Saharan states.

Focusing on some companies in African countries, reportedly partly owned by Swiss companies, the report establishes that they import contaminated diesel which contains high levels of sulphur content for bigger profits.

“Swiss commodity trading companies take advantage of weak fuel standards in Africa to produce, deliver and sell diesel and gasoline, which is damaging consumers’ health,” read the report in part.

“Their business model relies on an illegitimate strategy of deliberately lowering the quality of fuels in order to increase their profits.”

The data reveals that these oil companies are using a common industry practice called blending where they mix cheap but toxic intermediate petroleum products to make what the industry calls “African Quality” fuels.

The final products contain high levels of sulphur as well as other toxic substances such as benzene and aromatics, which according to scientists, increase outdoor air pollution, causing respiratory disease and premature death across the continent.

Around 50 per cent of the fuels imported to Africa come from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp, collectively known as the “ARA” region. @enock_x254

Ministry moves to ensure universal health coverage by 2030 The Ministry of Health has endorsed an ambitious plan to ensure that all Kenyans have access to universal health coverage (UHC) within the next 14 years.

The initiative, dubbed “UHC in Africa: A Framework for Action”, was launched last month at the Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development (TICAD 6) in Nairobi. It is a tool to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa.

“Historically, health systems globally have been striving to deliver on desirable goals that protect and promote health for sustained social and economic development,” Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Cleopa Mailu said in a recent address.

“As stated in the Framework, we believe that the primary reason of investing in UHC is a moral one: it is not acceptable that some members of society should face death, disability, ill health or impoverishment for reasons that could be addressed at limited cost. The Framework offers actionable strategies that translate the political momentum to effective health system reforms to achieve UHC goals and SDGs,” Dr Mailu explained.

The Cabinet Secretary was speaking during the recently-concluded Universal Health Coverage Side event on “Acting with Ambition: Accelerating progress toward UHC by 2030”.

“We all recall the 1978 Alma Ata Declaration where 134 nations signed up to “Health for All by the Year

2000” as an affirmation of access to basic health services as a fundamental human right. Health for All by the Year 2000 was to be realized through a primary health care (PHC) approach,” the CS told a forum at the event.

“However, by 2002, and even more than a decade later, many people in resource-poor settings still do not have equitable access to basic services. In many places this gap is widening,” Dr. Mailu said.

The Cabinet Secretary explained that Primary Health Care did not achieve its goals for several reasons. Dr. Mailu stated that globally and locally, the momentum for ensuring equitable access to quality health services has been renewed and sustained through long standing high-level commitments

to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

“Moving towards Universal Health Coverage; which implies that all people have access, without discrimination, to nationally determined sets of the needed promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services, is a major component of the global agenda for Sustainable Development,” the CS added.

Dr. Mailu stated that as a country, Kenya has integrated UHC as a goal in the National Health Policy 2014 – 2030 operationalized through five yearly Medium Term plans. As such, the theme for the Kenya’s Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan 2014 – 2018 is “Transforming Health: Accelerating attainment of Universal Health Coverage”.

Within this framework, Kenya has committed to health system reforms that target improvements in availability of health infrastructure, training for health workers, health information management and equitable health financing systems, among others.

The Health Ministry has noted that recently, Kenya launched a Health Data Collaborative; a common platform for health information, including research data for players in the health sector to facilitate evidenced based policymaking, planning, monitoring and evaluation. The Data Collaborative brings together both state and nonstate actors, including global technical agencies and development partners under one Monitoring and Evaluation platform. @Dennis_x254

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ZESHARI JEAN HAS ARRIVED, SO TO SPEAK. THE TALENTED ARTISTE HAS CUT A NICHE IN AN INDUSTRY WHERE GEMS ARE A DIME A DOZEN BY NOT ONLY CREATING A GENRE OF MUSIC THAT IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL BUT ALSO ALL HER VERY OWN. HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS STAR ON THE RISE:

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ell us about yourself My kind of music is a mix of reggae, Zouk, jazz and urban music. I like to call it ‘Afro Klupa’ which means Kenyan live urban performance art. The name came up because I could not find where I fit in properly in terms of music `labels’ that caters for all the categories I indulge in musically so I made my own [giggling]. I call it ‘performance art’ because all my performances are live.

How did you get your start in the industry?

Music was inborn I’d say, but I realised it was something I would want to indulge in, when I was in high school, and I had started doing it as a subject. I first fell in love with the piano. I even have videos on YouTube when I was back in school playing some pretty awesome pieces and then later on I realised I could sing. But when I finished high school, I thought music was not a career. It is not something that is encouraged in this society to have music as a full time career. And so I did Media Arts and even did internship at one of Kenya’s big stations as a video editor but still I didn’t feel like I was doing what I liked. I took a leap of faith and auditioned for Sauti Academy’s one-year vocal programme headed by Natalie Lukkenear. And when I got in, I even stopped everything else for the one thing I loved, music. From there the rest is history, I graduated from Sauti a year ago and music is all I do, not because I did not go to school but out of choice.

What would you say is the message of your music?

The message of my music would be simple… live, love, listen and respect What inspires you?

The people who influence my music keep changing as my music also goes through a sort of metamorphosis, but locally I would have June Gachui, Muthoni The Drummer Queen and Simply Susan are among the people I really look up to and internationally I would have Richard Bona and funny as this sounds, the former Nickelodeon actress Ariana Grande just to mention a few. But I believe in every artiste there is always something we could learn and emulate, story of the wheat and chaff.

What are you working on currently?

As for now I’m recording a single that will be out sometime next year but other than that it is just me and my live performances.

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

I would want to work with all the artistes in the world, but since that is not possible, among the top of my list would be Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, MDQ, Beatenberg, June Gachui , Phy, and Bensoul . What can I say? I am a big girl with big dreams.

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

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I do listen to my own music once in a blue moon, and it’s probably because I need to sample it for someone or I am watching my performance to see what I failed on and what I need to improve on, as well as what I succeeded in doing. But other than that I would definitely cringe listening to myself.

Which stage would you just love to perform?

I do not choose stages or events, there is none too big or too small for me I will perform both to the best of my ability but I have been crushing on the Coke Studio stage, to see myself there would be a dream come true.

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Romain Virgo thrills fans at KICC

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he Soul Provider Tour made its stop in Nairobi last Saturday and the show proved to be an all-out extravaganza. Although it did take hours for the crowd to pick up enough speed for the concert to really get going once it

show was opened by the award-winning Yard Beat Sounds, a DJ collective almost 3 hours. Shashamane International celebrated their 32nd birthday in the country by featuring not only international act Romain Virgo, who played a select set of his biggest hits but also

included here and there.

hands street kid sh 5000 American RnB artiste Trey Songz who is in the country for Coke Studio Season 4 mashups is the talk of town after he handed a street child sh. 5000. The artiste was touring the Nairobi CBD clad in the Harambee stars football team jersey when he had an encounter with the boy. ‘This little dude was alone with his empty cup in busy downtown Nairobi and he just looked at me and smiled as we were walking. I gave him the equivalent of like 50 dollars.Then I asked him if I could take a picture with him.Something about how big and beautiful his spirit was, while holding an empty cup put a lot of things in perspective for me.

Overwhelmed with gratitude in these moments. Love my people so much,’ the artiste later captioned the photo when he uploaded it on social media.

Albinism society of Kenya to stage beauty pageant

concerts in the country so far and proves that Kenya is indeed the African mecca for reggae music.

Persons living with albinism are set to participate in and Miss Albinism beauty pageant.

Vivian Wambui.

Concours D ’Elegance marks 46th birthday in style

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Fans following the performance of the Soul Provider.

The Soul Provider singer Romain Virgo On stage.

is set to be staged at the Carnivore simba Salon on 21st of October 2016 is expected to

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Fronted by nominated Member of Parliament Isaac Mwaura who has been in the frontline in defense of persons with albinism, the winners of the title will be ambassadors who will traverse the country and beyond to sensitize on

Concours D ’Elegance continues season’s fete which was termed as ‘Elegance in Red’ marked the 46th anniversary of the car show in the country. Featuring 28 entries from outside the country the Alfa undercarriages the fashionably retro vehicles had to pass through a close and thorough inspection in addition to looking like functioning museum

way round the thoroughfare. Although the freefall parachute drop was not included in this year’s edition, the classic car and motorcycle sale and children’s entertainment still took centre stage.

Monster trucks were in the show.

to front bill on free sanitary towels

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Nairobi Senator Mike Mbuvi ‘Sonko’ has vowed to sponsor a bill into Parliament that will push for the free many women on social media champion for free sanitary towels from the government instead of free condoms. ‘I

The crowd watching the Grand Parade.

should be for FREE. Sex is a choice, menstruation is not.

Some girls are struggling out there,’ the Senator posted.

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MILAN FASHION WEEK

Mirrored coat, capris and diamante shirt.

Squarenecked shirt and wide leg animal print slacks.

SASSY STREET STYLE Italy is a global fashion hub, which is why the wave of fashion weeks cannot be complete without a stopover in Milan. Dresses, suits, shoes, jewelry and make-up dominate such events what with multiple designer runways and red carpets, but street style is also worth watching since there is more freedom to play around with outfits and colors off the formal fashion shows.

Take a look at some impressive ensembles from the ongoing Milan Fashion Week.

Plain white tee and thick green drop-crotch slacks.

Rolled up jeans and a sheer blouse.

Multi-print shirt, buckled flats and pleated skirt.

Militaryinspired jacket and capri pants.

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P SQUARE BROWN MAUZO FT ALI KIBA This hotly anticipated collaboration was not without its controversy but the visuals have finally landed and they are nothing short of stunning. Directed by Nicorux, the lines are clean and the vision is clear. Naturally, the soukous and bongo flava tinged tune is a love song and an upbeat one despite its heartbreaking

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content. Brown Mauzo and Ali Kiba play off each other so much that they sound like each other at times to create a surprisingly functional partnership in this song.

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GOTA

GOTA happens to be Victoria Kimani’s first Swahili song which is great and the song does represent everything that she stands for. The songstress coos and lilts through the length of the song while ‘umesleki’ and ‘siwaweki’ is chanted in the background. Produced by Reinhard Tega, the song does sound vaguely Kenyan at best. South African and Central African sounds do dominate the tune but that does not mean it is not a standalone great song.

BANK ALERT

P Square are back in fighting form with ‘Bank Alert’. Showing that keeping it simple really does get the job done, the video tells the classic story of two lovers who can’t be together, just yet. The duo are in full floss-mode as they show off with money, big cars and a star studded entourage. Directed by the infamous Clarence Peters, this single is an impressive comeback for the brothers but we’re sure their cheques have definitely not been bouncing for a while now.

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Saints condemn Hammers to 4th league loss MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Charlie Austin scored his fifth goal in four appearances as Southampton condemned West Ham to a fourth successive Premier League defeat.

Austin broke the deadlock in a cagey encounter with a side-foot finish following Ryan Bertrand’s pull-back.

Dusan Tadic made it 2-0, collecting a pass from Austin and rounding Adrian before finding the empty net.

James Ward-Prowse’s low finish consigned West Ham, who had just one shot on target, to defeat.

The facts are damning for the Hammers.

They have lost five of their opening six games in a top-flight season for the first time in their history and are 18th in the table having conceded 16 goals.

Southampton, meanwhile, have won four matches in a row in all competitions and are up to eighth.

Having selected a midfield comprising Oriol Romeu, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Steven Davis, Southampton’s primary aim was to contain while looking to utilise the pace and skill of Nathan Redmond and Tadic on the counter-attack.

Such a tactic is dependent on the presence of an efficient striker capable of capitalising on relatively few chances, and in Austin the Saints have just that.

The 27-year-old’s strike - a well-taken first-time shot from inside the box that found the bottom corner - was the first shot on goal by either team and continued his superb recent form.

Since making his Premier League debut in August 2014, Austin has scored 21 goals - the same number as Wayne Rooney, despite playing 20 games fewer than the Manchester United and England forward.

Austin turned provider for the second goal, flicking the ball into the path of Tadic, who made up for wasting two earlier chances by skipping past the onrushing Adrian to wrap up the points.

Southampton’s English midfielder James Ward-Prowse celebrates with teammates after scoring the Saint’s third goal to seal the win against West Ham United at the London Stadium in England last evening. It was the fourth straight league loss for the hosts.

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Substitute Ward-Prowse added gloss to the display with a neat finish following Davis’ driving run and cutback.

At the other end, Southampton had an equally effective protagonist in Virgil van Dijk, who made 16 clearances, including one on the line to prevent Simone Zaza giving the home side hope.

“It was very important to win this game.

Against a team without confidence it was important to press. We had a bad first half because we didn’t keep the ball. I find a very good second half for my players with many chances and beautiful goals, which is important for confidence,” said Southampton boss Claude Puel.

The result and performance was far

from the launch pad West Ham need in what has been a difficult season both on and off the pitch.

While defeats at Chelsea and Manchester City are perhaps unfair barometers by which to judge the Hammers, this loss following successive 4-2 defeats by Watford and West Brom marks a hugely disappointing run for a team who last season pushed for a topfour finish.

“I thought we started all right and then ‘bang’ we conceded a goal and to be honest we never looked back in it. If I’m honest it could have been six in the end,” West ham captian Mark Noble told Sky Sports.

“Adrian pulled off some good saves and on the bright side, I don’t think it can

get any worse.

“Eleven goals [conceded] in three games is laughable and it’s not good enough. I think we could have kept playing until tonight and we wouldn’t have scored.”

The situation has not been helped by the in-fighting between home fans during the Watford game, which contributed to an uneasy settling-in process at the London Stadium, which again was largely devoid of atmosphere.

Is was another dire performance characterised by indecision and nervousness as opposed to the adventurous and fluent attacking displays that saw them score 65 league goals last season.

Poor at both ends of the pitch, the

Hammers have conceded two or more goals in 13 of the past 16 league matches, dating back to March last year.

They were no better in the middle, where Dimitri Payet, who excelled for both club and country last season and at Euro 2016, cut a very frustrated figure. He was not alone.

“They deserved to win. We didn’t. We started well if we are talking about being behind the ball and closing the opponent down. But we were not happy with how we played in the last third of the pitch. We didn’t penetrate enough and were unlucky in the first half,” conceded West ham boss Slaven Bilic.

Griezmann winner lifts Atletico to third in La Liga

Atletico Madrid’s Antoinne Griezmann celebrates his winning goal with teammate Juanfran yesterday.

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Antoine Griezmann scored his fifth goal of the season as Atletico Madrid moved up to third place in La Liga by beating 10-man Deportivo La Coruna.

Deportivo had midfielder Faycal Fajr sent off for a second bookable offence in first-half injury time.

The visitors then looked to frustrate Atletico in pursuit of a third successive 0-0 draw away from home.

But the hosts’ pressure paid off when Kevin Gameiro crossed for Griezmann

to sidefoot the winner.

Atletico, who play at home to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night, lost Jose Gimenez and Augusto Fernandez to injury in the first half.

But Diego Simeone’s side remain unbeaten this season and, after winning three of their last four league games, are two points behind leaders Real Madrid.

It was a good day for the Simeone

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family, as son Giovanni scored on his first Serie A start for Genoa as they drew 1-1 with Pescara.

Giovanni Simeone, 21, gave his side a 47th-minute lead but Rey Manaj, on loan from Inter Milan, cancelled out the Argentina Under-20 international’s opener with five minutes remaining.

Simeone, born in Madrid, joined the Italian club from Argentina’s River Plate in August.

SPORT 15 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Rooney not affected by being dropped Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has not been affected by being dropped and is still the “main man” at Old Trafford, says defender Chris Smalling.

Striker Rooney, 30, was left out of Jose Mourinho’s starting line-up for the 4-1 win over Leicester on Saturday.

Asked if Rooney appeared down when he was told, Smalling replied: “No.” The England centre-back added: “He was the same before the game when we were all getting ready. He is often one of the most vocal and he was the same.”

Saturday was the first time Mourinho had dropped Rooney since he took charge of the Red Devils in the summer.

Smalling, 26, said the England captain acted in the same manner whether he was in the team or on the bench.

“Whatever the situation is, whatever game, whether he is on the bench or playing or whatever, he is always that same type of character and that’s why he is England’s main man and our main man,” he said.

Rooney is just four goals short of his 250th for the club, which would overtake the 249 hit by record goalscorer Sir Bobby Charlton - and Smalling does not think it will be long

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney (C) is flanked by Michael Carrick (L) and Ashley Young (R) on the bench during their English Premier League match against Leicester City at the Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Smalling headed home the opening goal in United’s victory over Leicester, with Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba also scoring.

Asked about Rooney after the game, Mourinho said: “He’s my man, I trust him completely. He’s as happy as I am at this moment.

“He’s a big player for me, for United, a big player for this country.”

And while pundits opine that there is no great disconnect between Wayne Rooney and club or manager, as there was in 2013, when the player sat in an executive box and watched Sir Alex Ferguson’s final Old Trafford game as Manchester United manager behind glass, they believe the England captain could be surplus to requirements at the club.

“It won’t stop the chatter around Rooney though. His United future is on the line. What we don’t know yet is whether he is surplus to requirements permanently,” BBC Sports Simon Stone said.

On Saturday, Rooney politely applauded back when he was sent out to warm up for the first time, and the home fans’ reception was enthusiastic when he ran on to the field after replacing Rashford with seven minutes to go.

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Gor Mahia’s Abouba Sibomana fights for the ball with Sofapaka’s Malube during their 0-0 draw at Nyayo stadium yesterday. PHOTO: Courtesy.

Gor Mahia stumble in League title race Bottom side Sofapaka last evening dealt a blow to Gor Mahia’s hopes of retaining the Kenya Premier League title for the fourth season in a row by holding them to a barren draw at the Nyayo National Stadium.

The result means K’Ogalo failed to narrow the gap with league leaders Tusker FC who are now four points clear with just five matches to go. The brewers beat Muhoroni Youth on Friday to move to 48 points and Gor Mahia were expected to win against the relegation-threatened Sofapaka to close the gap at the top yesterday. However, the Batoto ba Mungu pegged the defending champions to a frustrating goalless draw with Gor Mahia guilty of missing several goal scoring opportunities. Coach David Ouma’s tactics of putting more numbers in midfield to reduce the fluidity of K’Ogalo’s build-up worked out perfectly with the visitors forced to find breakthroughs via the flanks.

K’Ogalo’s profligacy also returned to haunt them after successive wins reignited their challenge by cutting down a seven-point lead to two in what was their sixth draw in eight KPL games. The result was hugely applauded by leaders Tusker FC who are now four-points clear at the top.

Sofapaka goalkeeper Mathias Kigonya produced a man-of-the-match performance by denying Gor Mahia with several

spectacular saves.

Gor captain Musa Mohammed, who was marking his record 250th appearance for the Green Army, set the tone for a frustrating afternoon for Gor when he failed to hit the target when a pin-point free kick from Eric Ouma in the second minute.

“We closed Gor at the centre because we knew that is where the danger was. My players had four clear chances of hitting them on the counter but failed to score. We are optimistic we will survive, this was an important match that I believe will inspire my team to fight on in the remaining five matches,” a satisfied David Ouma, who returned to the side after his engagements with Harambee Starlets said.

“My return adds something but I want to thank my technical bench for the job they have done in my absence. We own the results as a group whether I’m present or not,” added the Sofapaka head coach.

His team inched to within a point of second from bottom Nairobi City Stars with 16, eight behind Ushuru FC who occupy the last slot to escape the chop.

Gor boss, Marcelo ‘Ze Maria’ Ferreira was too distraught to speak to the media after honouring his obligations with broadcast sponsors as he rued a missed opportunity to turn the pressure on Tusker in the title race. @amos_x254

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