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Nairobi | Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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Parties pick House leaders

Uhuru set to reveal his agenda on the oor of Parliament today as opposition coalition sets stage for Kalonzo to make comeback with Raila leading the team from outside the Chambers. Stories P. 4&5
JUBILEE CORD
LEGISLATURE | Jubilee and Cord unveil key ocials as President set to addresss rst session of Parliament
Mr Aden Duale, URP National Assembly Majority Leader
Prof Kithure Kindiki, TNA Senate Majority Leader
Mr Katoo ole Metito, TNA National Assembly Majority Chief Whip
Ms Beatrice Elachi, APK Senate Majority Chief Whip
Mr Kalonzo Musyoka, Wiper: Proposed Minority Leader, National Assembly
Mr Moses Wetangula, Ford Kenya: Senate Minority Leader
Mr Johnstone Muthama, Wiper: Senate Minority Chief Whip
LSK goes to court over counties row

BY ABIUD OCHIENG
aawiti@ke.nationmedia.com The Law Society of Kenya has asked a Nairobi court to interpret the Constitution and resolve the turf war between county commissioners and governors. At the centre of the controversy are constitutional provisions relating to the Provincial Administration and how it relates with devolved governments. LSK says that the Constitution requires that within ve years after enactment, the national government shall restructure the system commonly known as the Provincial Administration to accord with and respect the system of the devolved government established under the Constitution. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Rita Jeptoo (in red vest) leads the pack during yesterdays Boston Marathon. She outpaced other runners to reclaim the crown she rst won in 2006. Another Kenyan, Sharon Cherop, nished third. In the mens race, Micah Kogo nished second after losing to Ethiopias Lesisa Desisa. Wesley Korir, now an MP, nished fth.
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GOVERNANCE | Dispute over devolved governments awaits legal interpretation
DAILY NATION Tuesday April 16, 2013
LSK seeks court intervention in dispute over county bosses

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In a move to comply with the constitutional requirement, the national government enacted three laws namely; The County Government Act 2012, the Transition to Devolved Government Act 2012 and the National Government Co-ordination Act 2013. After the passing of the laws, the national government then appointed and legalised the oces of the Provincial Administration before the Constitution came into force and proceeded to appoint county commissioners, their deputies, assistant county commissioners, chiefs and assistant chiefs. These were taken as oces in the national government structure and the Transitional Authority has since appointed ocers to ll the positions. Where the oces existed before, such as those of chiefs, the holders were deemed to have been appointed. LSK says that neither the functions nor duties of the public ocers in the dispute were dened and that it is apparent that the ocers undermine both the letter and spirit of the 2010 Constitution, which came into force after the March 4 election. The lawyers further say that while purporting to be exercising the role of the national government, the Transitional Authority and the Public Serv-
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Regional highlights
Nairobi: UN-Habitat governing council meeting at Unep headquarters in Gigiri, Nairobi will start at around 9am -World Health Day breakfast meeting at Panafric hotel from 7.30am -The World Voice Day will be celebrated at Aga Khan Hospital at 9am
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We feel there is need for the Honourable Court to exercise its jurisdiction under the provisions of the Constitution and provide the reliefs we are seeking in the petition
LSK petition County governors and constitutional commission bosses during a retreat in Naivasha earlier this month. LSK has gone to court seeking to clarify the roles of county commissioners.
ice Commission have been and continue to usurp the functions of the county governments in disregard of the principal of devolution as set out in the Constitution. They do this under the guise that they draw their power and jurisdiction from the Transition to Devolved Government Act, the National Government Co-ordination Act 2013 and The County Government Act 2012, the lawyers petition says. LSK is seeking a declaration from the High Court that the creation of county commissioners, assistant county commissioners, chiefs and assistant chiefs as oces under the national government is inconsistent with the constitutional requirement that the national government shall structure the Provincial Administration to be in line with devolution. LSK is also seeking an order that section 15 and 20 of the National Government Co-ordination Act 2013 are inconsistent with the principles of devolution. The two sections that led to the appointments should be declared null and void and all the hirings made by the PSC and the Attorney General be declared invalid, says LSK. The lawyers are also seeking an order that the Provincial Administration purported to be structured under the National Government Co-ordination Act 2013 be deemed to be appointments under the County Government Act 2012 and accountable to the governor and County Assembly. We feel there is need for the Honourable Court to exercise its jurisdiction under the provisions of the Constitution and provide the reliefs we are seeking in the petition, LSKs petition said. Two weeks ago, an induction workshop bringing together governors, the top leadership of the national government and leaders of commissions responsible for implementing the Constitution turned stormy after disagreements over the separation of powers between county and national governments. Governors walked out of the talks in protest.
Letter and spirit
I have reached the conclusion that the investigations did not examine or exhaust a number of pertinent leads and are wanting in some material respects
Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko Page 11
Declared invalid
In the News
Kisumu: More than 12,000 people displaced by oods in Nyanza have moved into schools and churches on higher ground, where they have set up makeshift camps. Businesses have been paralysed in the region due to the deluge that is destroying business premises, roads, houses and crops. Page 33 Kwale: Tour operators have threatened to stop taking tourists to sites in Kwale County following the introduction of a new levy. The $1 (Sh85) levy came into effect in February after a decision by the Kwale County Council last year that tourists visiting Wasini and Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park or Shimba Hills be charged. Page 32 Nairobi: The Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission will continue compiling its report despite failure by top government ocials, security bosses and two MPs to give their evidence. But the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) says the TJRC can go to court to have the ocials compelled to appear before it. Page 16
Nairobi: The electoral commission was yesterday ordered to publish political parties nomination lists within ve days and allow the public to scrutinise them. A bench of High Court judges in Nairobi found that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) did not perform its duty of publishing the lists in at least two national newspapers. Page 10 Nairobi: The government has been asked to immediately set up a national disaster centre to eectively respond to a looming oods catastrophe. Meteorological Services director Joseph Mukabana yesterday said the centre will enable the government to respond to the disasters in a more co-ordinated and eective manner. Page 9 Mombasa: A dispute is looming between Muslim clerics and three secondary schools after the principals banned female Muslim students from wearing buibui and the face covering commonly known as ninja within the institutions. They vowed to take unspecied action. Page 9
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E-TECHNOLOGY | Interactive education-resource website for high schools
Two students set up rst learning site @eMasomo

Science Congress judges at county level not convinced portal was learners own work due to its impressive nature
BY BRIAN YONGA
byonga@ke.nationmedia.com wo high school students have developed the countrys rst interactive educationresource website, a platform for high school students. Brian Kirotich, 17, and Martin Siele, 18, both Form Fours at Alliance High School in Kiambu County are the brains behind eMasomo. The website contains a series of useful tools for high school students, among them syllabuses for the various subjects studied and past papers that students can use to prepare for their examinations. The portal developed under a meagre budget has impressive features as it provides free access to past Kenya Certicate of Secondary Examination papers, eLearning videos on various topics, educational debates and an interactive online forum along with the entire high school curriculum review. They developed the site whose tagline is read, lead, succeed last December while on holiday, but due to nancial constraints, it was launched on February 20. The students collected past papers from friends and their schools examination department which has them in bulk. We had been toying with the idea of creating an education portal for high school students, and we started developing it last year. It was ready in December, but due to lack of funds, launching it became a problem, said Brian. They borrowed from their friends, drew from their pocket money savings and also took small loans to nance the project. We used about Sh3,000 to host the website, another Sh2,500 to purchase the software and also Sh2,000 to scan the papers; together with other miscellaneous expenses, we incurred a lot, said Martin. Their limited budget hampered them from doing much, but they still went ahead and put out what could turn out to be an important education tool. The portal, according to them, is also aimed at diverting students from unproductive and negative Internet use, as well as encouraging the adoption of ICT among students in line with Vision 2030. After its launch, Brian and Martin were recognised in school, with the principal acknowledging their eorts in front of their peers. He introduced us to the whole BACKGROUND
No portal for high schools

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Brian Kirotich (left) and Martin Siele during the interview. The two high school students have created an online interactive educational portal.
school during a school parade. Other students cheered. The feeling was awesome, Brian recalls. After the accolades, the two decided to enrol their project into the Science Congress, where it emerged the best at the school, zonal, district and county levels. However, this did not come without drama. The judges at the county level were not convinced the portal was their own work due to its impressive nature. We had to prove it was our creation, as the judges could not believe students could come up with such a site. So we had to log
He (principal) introduced us to the whole school during a school parade. Other students cheered. The feeling was awesome
Alliance student Brian Kirotich
in, edit some material and apply the changes. Fnally they believed us, Martin told the Nation. The project now heads to the regional level on May 27, before the students target the national level. We hope to reach the national level and hopefully if we win, represent the country in the international stage in South Africa, said Martin. Their site is also set to be showcased by Afriapps, a technology site that showcases new apps and inventions on the continent. A visit to the site reveals a number of features. It has educational debates and an interactive online forum aimed at helping students study and also learn from others. It also provides the latest news on education, and for Form Four students, gives them a countdown to the national exam. The two spend at least two days a week working on new material for the website, but have to balance between their studies and running the site.
As of now there is no education portal for high school students in Kenya. elimuportal.com: Has teachers as its target audience. Kenya National Examinations Council website: Largely a functional website with little focus on students needs. Hadithi.org: A research only platform mainly for students in higher learning institutions. mPrep: A mobile SMS-based study system for primary school students and also involves payment through prepaid airtime. e-Limu: An organisation oering tablets to primary school students to aid their learning.
We ensure we dont neglect our studies. This site is it is not commercial, says Martin. Two years ago they developed a musical and entertainment website but had to shut it down because it required much time. Emasomo is dierent because you dont need to be updating news regularly; it is more of an interactive learning tool, Martin added. They hope to use the holiday to upgrade and also add new content to the site to make education more interesting.
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PARLIAMENT | Mwingi Central MP rejects proposal to step down for former VP who was proposed for Minority Leader post
Plan to get Kalonzo in House hits snag

Uhuru meets Jubilee leaders and asks them to spearhead devolution agenda in Parliament
BY NJERI RUGENE
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Mwingi Central MP Joe Mutambu
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plan for former vice-president Kalonzo Musyoka to return to Parliament as Minority Leader hit a hitch last evening after the MP identied to step down for him rejected the deal. Cord senators and MPs came up with the plan during a retreat in Naivasha ahead of todays address to Parliament by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Mwingi Central MP Joe Mutambu was identied as the one to step down for Mr Musyoka to pave the way for his return to lead the opposition in Parliament. Mr Mutambu shot out of the meeting to protest against the move to have him vacate his seat. I will not accept this. They are asking for too much. No I will not allow this to happen, he said. The coalition picked a committee of ve, led by Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula, to plan Mr Musyokas return to Parliament. Members of the committee include Senators David Musila (Kitui), Johnstone Muthama (Machakos), James Orengo (Siaya) and Chris Wamalwa (Kiminini). Later, Mr Mutambo denied reports that he had agreed to step down in favour of the Wiper leader. I have not been approached nor have I been asked to step down. I was voted in by the people of Mwingi Central and I have to consult them before making any political move, he said. But Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze said the matter would
be deliberated on further today at a Wiper Democratic Party Parliamentary Group meeting. At the end of the meeting last evening, Cord MPs decided that Mr Nyenze would hold brief for Mr Musyoka pending plans to have him re-elected. Before Mr Musyoka joins the National Assembly, Mr Francis Nyenze will act as the minority leader, a statement read by Mr Dalmas Otieno said. Mr Wetangula was picked as Leader of Minority in the Senate as previously agreed. Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo was chosen as the Deputy Minority Leader in the National Assembly. Mr Muthama was elected the Cord Senate whip while Malindi MP Gideon Mungaro was picked as the coalitions National Assembly Chief Whip. At the meeting, Wajir Senator Hassan Abdurrahman was picked as the deputy Leader of the Minority in the Senate. Former prime minister Raila Odinga who attended the meeting said he would play his politics from outside the two Houses. On the government side, President Kenyatta and his deputy, Mr William Ruto, held two separate meetings at State House with Jubilee Coalition MPs and senators to discuss the government agenda. The Jubilee senators elected Prof Kindiki Kithure (TharakaNithi) as Leader of the Majority in the Senate and Mr Charles Keter (Kericho) as Deputy Leader. Jubilee also lived up to its pledge and allocated some of the prime seats in both Houses to its aliate members who signed a
Senate whip
I have not been approached nor have I been asked to step down. I was voted in by the people of Mwingi Central and I have to consult them
MP Joe Mutambu
Senator Amos Wako (left) with MP Millie Odhiambo and Senator Elizabeth Ongoro when Cord leaders met at Naivashas Great Rift Lodge yesterday to strategise ahead of todays opening of Parliament.
Leader in the National Assembly with Dr Naomi Shabaan (Taveta MP) as the Deputy Majority Leader. Mr Katoo ole Metito (Kajiado South MP) was endorsed as the Majority Whip. Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali was endorsed as the deputy Chief Whip. President Kenyatta emphasized the need for all Jubilee MPs and senators to work together in delivering the governments pledges to Kenyans. He said wananchi had high expectations on the senators as they would be responsible for overseeing and providing leadership to the implementation of devolution. Saying devolution would play a big role in the success of the government, President Kenyatta added that he looked forward to
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post-election agreement with the ruling coalition. In the Senate, Ms Beatrice Elachi, a nominated senator and secretary-general of Mr Kiraitu Murungis Alliance Party of Kenya, will be the Chief Whip. Nairobi Senator and the former Makadara MP Mike Mbuvi (Sonko) will deputise her. Mr Aden Duale (Garissa MP) was endorsed as Majority
working with senators across the board in rolling out devolution and harmonising issues arising between the two levels of government. He urged senators to work together passing Bills that would enable the Jubilee Coalition deliver on its pledges in the shortest time possible. Deputy President Ruto underscored the need for the Jubilee members of Parliament to form a focused team that would steer the government agenda in Parliament. He reassured the MPs that he and the President would support them in implementing development projects in their constituencies. Additional reporting by Macharia Mwangi
National Dialogue Forum

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The Role of Supplies Practitioners in Implementing the Public Procurement and Disposal (Preference and Reservations) Regulations 2011
Objectives: 1. To create awareness amongst supplies practitioners on public procurement opportunities for SMEs at the county level. 2. To identify barriers and make recommendations for implementation of the Preference and Reservations Scheme Regulations of 2011. Date: Friday, 19th April 2013 Venue: Hilton Hotel Time: 8:30am 4:30pm Participation is open to Members of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management. Members may register by forwarding their names to communication@kism.or.ke on or before 17th April 2013.
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DEVOLUTION | Sh20m already sent to each region
PARLIAMENT 2013
How the House will sit as it opens

THE NUMBERS
Adan Duale
National Assembly Majority Leader
GRAPHIC: TEDDY MURIMI
Number of Senators, which includes 20 nominated ones. The 20 comprise: 16 nominated women 1 woman and 1 man representing the youth 1 woman and 1 man representing the disabled
349 67
*This is the sitting arrangement of Members of Parliament in the House. Senators will be accomodated during todays function.
213 MPs Jubilee & Aliates 3 Independents

allied to Jubilee
Number of MPs
132 MPs CORD 1 Independent

Not allied
Senate to push county agenda as House opens

Leaders set to oversee allocation and management of resources in devolved units
BY NJERI RUGENE
nrugene@ke.nationmedia.com fter todays official opening of Parliament, the spotlight is likely to turn to the Senate with Kenyans closely watching whether the 68-member House will play its role effectively in ensuring that devolution takes root. The Constitution assigns the Senate the responsibility of overseeing distribution and management of resources in all counties. It also administers the Equalisation Fund. Besides legislation on counties, the Senate has the nal word on impeachment of the President. Senate Speaker Ekwee Ethuro has assured Kenyans that the House will be conducted with seriousness for faster growth and development of all the 47 counties. Given the high expectation that Kenyans have in the devolved system of governance, there is little or no option for us but to succeed, Mr Ethuro said. Sharing of resources and the relationship between governors and county commissioners is expected to top their agenda. Tharaka-Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki told the Nation that the major challenge will be ensuring that devolution is eective and preserves nationhood. Senate is the link between devolution and nationhood. The country must strike the critical balance between devolved units being autonomous enough but operate within the Constitution, Prof Kindiki said yesterday. Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar noted that since President Uhuru Kenyatta had pledged to implement devolution, county leaders must take the challenge to execute their mandate. We rst need to conclude the budget process to release cash for the counties. Decentralisation of resources is at the heart of the spirit of devolution, Mr Omar said yesterday. He went on: The Senate must also move fast to streamline the relationship between county commissioners and governors to allow smooth delivery of their mandates. The Senate is set to push for the release of Sh9.8 billion allocated for operations in counties. The Treasury is said to have sent Sh20 million to each county to enable the devolved governments to start work.
Naomi Shaban
National Assembly Deputy Majority Leader
Justin Bundi is the Clerk of the National assembly Jeremiah Nyegenye is the Clerk of the Senate
Clerks of the National Assembly sit here
Mace: Symbol of
the Kenyan Parliaments authority
The country must strike the critical balance between devolved units being autonomous enough but operate within the Constitution
Tharaka-Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki
Francis Nyenze
National Assembly Acting Minority Leader
Senate Speaker Ekwee Ethuro

He will jointly preside over todays function with his National assembly counterpart. They will jointly welcome the president and also give the vote of thanks.
The President Uhuru Kenyatta

He shall address the opening of the newly elected parliament. He shall address a special sitting of Parliament once every year and may address Parliament at any other time.
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi

The Speaker of the National Assembly shall preside over all debates of the National Assembly and enforce the observance of the Constitution, the Standing Orders, relevant statutes and parliamentary traditions, procedures and practices.
Gideon Mungaro
National Assembly Minority Chief Whip
Full in-tray for MPs and senators

BY NATION REPORTER
It will be a full in-tray for MPs and senators when they convene this afternoon for the ocial opening of Parliament. President Uhuru Kenyatta will address the 67 senators and 349 MPs in the refurbished National Assembly chambers. The event will mark the return of the bicameral Parliament. At independence, Kenya had a Senate comprising 41 senators representing the districts. Known as the Upper House, the Senate was abolished through a constitutional amendment in 1966 and merged with the House of Representatives (Lower House) into a unicameral Parliament. President Kenyatta will deliver a speech to the 11th Parliament outlining his legislative agenda for the two Houses. The National Assembly and the Senate will then debate the speech for a maximum of four and three days respectively. It is expected that the President will spell out his priorities based on the promises his Jubilee coalition gave to the nation in its manifesto. Yesterday, he told a meeting of Jubilee leaders that devolution would play a big role in the success of the government, In addition to the Presidents agenda, MPs will have to take over at least 37 Bills left pending by the last Parliament on expiration of its term on January 14. The most urgent of the proposed laws include the Division of Revenue and County Allocation of Revenue Bills for the coming 2013/14 nancial year. President Kenyatta has pledged his governments commitment to making devolution and county assemblies work. The immediate priority for both Houses will be to constitute committees that will do most of Parliaments critical work. In the National Assembly, for instance, it is expected that three key committees will have been set up by tomorrow. One of them, the Committee on Appointments, has the responsibility to vet Cabinet secretaries nominated by the President. The 28-member team will be chaired by Speaker Justin Muturi. The other two are the Selection Committee, which picks members for various teams, and the House Business Committee, whose responsibility is to set the timetable for the House. Senators will set up 11 committees. Among them is the Devolved Government Committee. It is expected that Elgeyo-Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen will chair it. The National Assembly will have 28.
67
Number of senators to be addressed
349
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PRESIDENTIAL SUIT | Supreme Court to give detailed judgment THANKSGIVING | Motherly advice
Court to issue reasons for rejecting petition

Judges reserved reasons for their ruling due to time constraints
BY PAUL JUMA
pjuma@ke.nationmedia.com upreme Court judges are expected to give the reasons for rejecting former Prime Minister Raila Odingas presidential election petition this morning. Some of the lawyers yesterday conrmed that they had received information from the court that copies of the detailed judgment would be ready for collection at the Supreme Court by 4pm. Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Gladys Shollei did not respond to a further enquiry by the Nation. She did not pick calls on her mobile phone. Two weeks ago, Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, in the presence of the other five Supreme Court judges, announced that the court had upheld the declaration of Uhuru Kenyatta as the duly-elected President following the March 4 General Election. Cord presidential candidate Raila Odinga had challenged the outcome of the presidential election citing massive technological failures and inconsistencies in gures. His petition was consolidated with that of the Africa Centre for Open Governance (Africog), which discredited the whole electoral process, and that of blogger Dennis Itumbi, who challenged the inclusion of spoilt votes in the nal tally. In a unanimous judgment, the judges said the IEBC conducted the elections in a free, fair, transparent and credible manner and that the elections were conducted in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws. The judges reserved reasons for their decision due to time constraint. Africog lawyer Kethi Kilonzo said it was not unusual for the court to deliver its decision and preserve reasons for a future date. It is not the rst time that it happened in this country or any other country, she said. The Ugandan Supreme Court did the same in 2006, said Miss Kilonzo. Her sentiments were echoed by IEBC lawyer Kamau Karori who said delaying reasons for a court decision was normal especially at times when the decision is required urgently.
Fury as Raila, ex-VP guards withdrawn

BY NATION REPORTER AND CORRESPONDENT
The government has withdrawn about 100 armed guards previously assigned to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka. The order followed last weeks notice from the government instructing the ocers to report to their stations and that all government cars previously assigned to the two leaders be withdrawn. Yesterday, Cord senators and MPs meeting in Naivasha raised concerns over the withdrawal of the two leaders security and demanded an explanation, terming it an attempt to humiliate the two. Cord National Coordinating Committee chairman Dalmas Otieno said the coalition was surprised that the withdrawals were made despite a previous commitment to have the two allowed to retain at least 12 bodyguards each. The Cord parliamentary group therefore demands that the government rescinds the decision to withdraw the security of the two Cord principals with immediate eect, Mr Otieno said. A senior police ocer, who did not want to be named, said the security detail of the former VP and PM had not been withdrawn but reduced. At yesterdays meeting, Mr Odinga and Mr Musyoka were reprimanded by Cord MPs over their State House visit, with some senators accusing them of acting without consultations. There was a feeling among members that they needed to consult before making such a move, which has now become a PR bonus for Mr Kenyatta and his government, said one of the MPs at the meeting.
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Time court is expected to give its reasons
It is not unusual for the court to deliver its decision and preserve reasons for a future date
Lawyer Kethi Kilonzo
Rescind decision
Mama Ngina Kenyatta addresses a thanksgiving prayer rally at the Gatundu grounds in Kiambu County at the weekend. Former First Lady and mother of Kenyas fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta told the youth to be prepared to work hard instead of relying on handouts.
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Envoys summoned for fresh directives

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT
The government has summoned all ambassadors for brieng and consultation, the Foreign Aairs ministry has said. Permanent secretary Thuita Mwangi said in a statement yesterday the 52 envoys had been instructed to come home for new briefing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to clarify that the ambassadors and high commissioners h ave b e e n i n s t r u c te d to come to Nairobi for purposes of briefing and consultations with the new administration, the statement said. A directive from the Oce of the President on Sunday recalling the envoys said it was in line with reforms and redenition of Kenyas foreign policy by the new government. T h e c h a rge d e affaires/deputy ambassadors or high commissioners will look after the affairs of the foreign stations, until further notice, said Head of P u b l i c Service Francis Kimemia. According to article 132 (2) of the Constitution, the President shall nominate and, with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint, and may dismiss the Cabinet Secretaries, in accordance with Article 152, the Attorney-General, in accordance with Article 156, the Secretary to the Cabinet in accordance with Article 154, Principal Secretaries in accordance with Article 155, high commissioners, ambassadors and diplomatic and consular representatives.
Poll petitions hit 180 mark

BY NATION REPORTER
Parliamentary elections have attracted the highest number of petitions across the country, according to Judiciary statistics. The Judiciary Working Committee on Elections yesterday released gures indicating that 70 petitions had been led at various High Court stations to challenge member of Parliament elections. As at yesterday, 186 election petitions on all the elective posts had been led countrywide. The County Assembly elections are the second most disputed, with 67 petitions. Twenty three petitions challenging election of governors had been led as at yesterday, while senatorial and Speaker of the County Assembly elections had attracted 12 and ve petitions, respectively. The Constitution requires that all election petitions be heard and determined within six months of ling.
Appoint or dismiss
The Constitution also empowers the President to appoint or dismiss any other State or public ocer. The summon comes days before President Kenyatta names his Cabinet to drive the Jubilee agenda and also implement its manifesto. Mr Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto are expected to name their team that includes Cabinet Secretaries, head of parastatals and diplomats tomorrow.
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RAINS | Weatherman wants national disaster centre set up at once to deal with looming calamity
Brace for more oods, warns Met

Wananchi accused of lethargic response to forecasts even as weather predictions achieve high levels of accuracy
BY MIKE MWANIKI
mmwaniki@ke.nationmedia.com ists should avoid driving along ooded roads as this could result in disasters, he warned. The oods and landslides have been caused by the ongoing heavy rains that have hit most parts of the country. In Kenya, for example, 90 per cent of disasters that occur are climate or weather related and we need to build resilience to enable us to respond eectively when they strike, Dr Mukabana said. The existing lethargy among our populace on the regular weather forecasts released by my department is dangerous since the level of accuracy is quite high, he added. The proposal by the director comes barely a day after Deputy President William Ruto announced that the government has set aside Sh1.6 billion to mitigate the eects of oods and landslides. Mr Ruto said out of the amount, Sh500 million would go to road repairs, while Sh100 million would be used to buy food and basic necessities for the aected families. Sh1 billion would take care of other emergencies. While releasing the March to May long rains season forecast, Dr Mukabana had warned the country to brace
Man gunned down in botched phone theft

A man was shot dead yesterday and ve others escaped after police thwarted their attempts to rob a pedestrian. Conrming the incident, Nairobi police boss Benson Githinji said the gang attacked the woman at GithuraiKimbo area in Nairobi and robbed her of a mobile phone, but she raised the alarm. Police ocers on patrol shot the eeing gang after they deed orders to stop, said Mr Githinji. The stolen phone was recovered. (KNA)
WARNING
he government has been asked to immediately set up a national disaster centre to eectively respond to a looming oods catastrophe. Meteorological Services director Joseph Mukabana yesterday said the centre will enable the government to respond to the disasters in a more co-ordinated and eective manner.
Mitigate eects
Keep o riparian areas, public told

National Environment Management Authority director-general Georey Wahungu warned the public to avoid encroaching on riparian areas, saying, the interference results in ooding. We need to adhere to the existing guidelines on riparian systems to mitigate against ooding while also adopting the correct farming methods to guide against soil erosion, Prof Wahungu said.
for floods, landslides and lightning strikes in some parts of the country during the period. He spoke during the opening of the 17th session
NAIROBI
A man cycles through a ooded road in Ngutini Village, Taveta Town yesterday. More than 1,000 families from four villages in the town have been displaced by oods.
of the African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development governing board meeting at Nairobi Safari Club. Dr Mukabana urged the authorities to ensure drainage systems in their respective counties are unblocked. He appealed to Kenyans to avoid building homes on steep slopes which are prone to mudslides. The week-long workshop brings together some 100 delegates from several African countries to discuss ways of improving dissemination of climate information in their respective countries. Igad Climate Prediction and Application Centre director, Prof Laban Ogallo, urged African countries to strive to emulate the West by providing the best climate information available. In Kenya, for example, the Meteorological Department released a forecast which warned of ooding and this has come to pass. Although there is no need for a blame game, we need to mitigate against risks, he said. See related story and picture on Page 33
GIDEON MAUNDU | NATION
Police accused of bid to stall ex-sect boss case

Three policemen, who accused former Mungiki leader Maina Njega of robbery with violence, are sabotaging proceedings and may be compelled to testify against him, a Nairobi court heard yesterday. The Director of Public Prosecutions wants corporals Moses Mwangi, Moses Waweru and Gregory Mutisya to appear in court in a months time to explain their absence from the hearing yesterday. The witnesses were to testify against Mr Njenga and four others. But Mr Njengas lawyer Cli Ombeta said the three had indicated that they wanted to withdraw the case. Hearing was set for May 17.
Yesterday, the director warned that ooding would continue to hit some parts of the country while lightning was likely to occur in parts of Lake Victoria, Mt Elgon, Nandi, Kakamega and Kisii. I would like to urge people in these areas to avoid sheltering under trees during rains and ensure they wear shoes, Dr Mukabana said. At the same time, motor-
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The deadline for the registration of Class Eight and Form Four national exams has not been extended to June, the Kenya National Examinations Council has claried. The June 2013 extension only applies to the on-going online registration for contracted professionals who will manage this years national exams, Knec communications ocial Frida Were said. Some 844,330 and 448,404 candidates had registered for the 2013 KCPE and KCSE exams by the March 31 deadline.
Elite team gets Sh13m to curb human-wildlife conict

More than Sh13 million has been released to equip an elite team of rangers tasked with dealing with human-wildlife conict. Sources said the funds would buy custom-made vans, tents, cameras, GPS equipment, rain clothing, binoculars and computers for use by the Kenya Wildlife Service Problem Animal Management Unit (Pamu). The elite rapid response team was established in 1994 to capture stray animals threatening people and livestock in human-wildlife conict hotspots. KWS communication ocer Paul Udoto said communities who shared their land with wildlife now had reason to sleep easy. It (Pamu) beefs up ground teams when they are overwhelmed by human-wildlife conict incidents, he said. Mr Udoto said KWS would roll out an intensive training programme for the rangers on the use of the equipment. Last year, 3,737 cases of humanwildlife conict were reported across the country, a decrease from the 4,887 reported the previous year. The government has earmarked Sh18.4 million to compensate people injured or whose relatives are killed by wildlife. The money will cover 230 cases of attacks in which 46 people were killed and 184 injured.
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ROW | Agency argues that parties did not follow the law
IEBC ordered to make public nomination list

Gender team fails in its attempt to have names of nominees struck out by court
BY PAUL JUMA
pjuma@ke.nationmedia.com
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Four o the hook in collapsed building case

The Director of Public Prosecutions now wants one instead of four suspects prosecuted over a building that collapsed and killed seven people in Kisumu on January 16. Inspector John Kanda presented the DPPs application in a Kisumu court yesterday, requesting withdrawal of charges against three of four men who had earlier been charged and that they be regarded as witnesses instead.
he electoral commission was yesterday ordered to publish political parties nomination lists within ve days and allow the public to scrutinise them. A bench of High Court judges in Nairobi found that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) did not perform its duty of publishing the lists in at least two national newspapers. As a result of failure to publicise the party lists, the public was eectively denied the opportunity to demand accountability on the part of the IEBC, the bench stated. This litigation would have been avoided had the IEBC
complied with this provision, Mr Justice David Majanja ruled on behalf of the bench. Persons with disabilities, through the National Equality and Gender Commission, had challenged the lists on grounds that they did not meet the constitutional threshold. The agency accused political parties of nominating individuals who did not qualify to
represent special interests in the Senate, National Assembly and County Ward assemblies. The court ordered the IEBC to settle all disputes arising as a result of the list within seven days after publication. The nal list of nominees should then be gazetted seven days after the determination of any disputes, the judges ruled. The gender commission accused the electoral agency of failing to conduct and supervise political parties elections for those to be included in the party lists. But he said that preparation of the list was entirely within the mandate of the respective political parties. The court was concerned by the lack of coordination between the gender team and the IEBC but also asked the electoral and boundaries agency to increase participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalised groups and other vulnerable persons in the political process.
SAMBURU
Lack of coordination
Rapist to stay in prison for 10 years

A 23-year-old man was yesterday sentenced to 10 years in jail for raping a woman aged 30. Loitim Lengoibon appeared before a Maralal court in Samburu County over the oence, which he is said to have committed on January 31 at Ongata Nanyuki in Samburu North District. The man, a father of two, pleaded guilty before acting senior magistrate Benson Khapoya.
As a result of failure to publicise the party lists, the public was eectively denied opportunity to demand accountability,
High Court judges
Mr Peter Muchiri (left) and Mr Richard Lenana, who represented the disabled, at the High Court in Nairobi yesterday. They are part of a team challenging parties nomination lists.
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LAIKIPIA
Chinedu held in custody after denying drug charge

A Nigerian businessman was yesterday charged with a drug related oence and will spend two days in police custody pending investigations. The prosecution said Mr Anthony Chinedu (left) was found in possession of paraphernalia used to make narcotic drugs in Nairobis Kileleshwa Estate on Saturday at around midnight. A second charge stated that he declined to let the anti-narcotics ocers in his house when they came calling. The court also heard that the suspect was found with two digital weighing scales used in the drug market . Mr Chinedu denied both charges and complained that the police confiscated his passport and other travel documents which were unrelated to the oences before the court. The magistrate reject his application for bail saying the prosecution had laid down reasonable circumstances for holding him in custody. The case will be mentioned tomorrow.
Squatters ordered to vacate land in dispute

More than 400 families have lost a legal battle seeking to bar two brothers from evicting them from a 1,200-acre parcel of land in Laikipia on which they have lived for 30 years. Last week the High Court in Nakuru gave the families 45 days to vacate the Lekiji farm or be evicted after their attempt to le an appeal failed. The families wanted an earlier ruling in favour of Nigel and Christopher Trent set aside.
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A warrant of arrest was issued yesterday for politician-cum businessman Don Bosco Ooga Gichana now in custody in Tanzania for alleged money laundering. Prosecutor Onesmus Towett applied in a Nairobi court for the warrant, saying he was not aware of his whereabouts. Chief magistrate Waweru Kiarie issued the warrant during the hearing of a Sh96 million fraud case Mr Gichana (right) faces alongside Mr Graham Rioba Sagwe, Mr Robert Museti and Ms Moraa Gichana. The rest were in court but the case was adjourned due to Mr Gichanas absence. The four are charged with stealing Sh96,759,540 from Fina Bank on November 15, 2010. Mr Gichana is also charged with stealing Sh8 million from Barclays Bank, while Mr Moseti faces a charge of stealing Sh9 million, also from Barclays. Mr Gichana spent the
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weekend in a Tanzanian cell as money laundering in that country is not bailable. The 34-year-old vied for a parliamentary seat in the March 4 election and lost. In Tanzania, he was not allowed to plead and will be in custody until Thursday. Mr Gichana is alleged to have conspired to launder money between November 2009 and August 2010 in Nairobi, Arusha and Dar es Salaam. It was further alleged that in the same period, he deposited Sh411 million US Treasury cheques in an Arusha bank. Lawyer Albert Kuloba, who had been charged alongside Mr Gichana, was cleared.
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Probe into CJ threats to reopen

Tobiko tells Muhoro, who had recommended case closed that initial investigation was shoddy
BY BENJAMIN MUINDI
bmuindi@ke.nationmedia.com nvestigations into threats against Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and judges of the High Court will be reopened, Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko has ordered. In a letter to Director of Criminal Investigations Ndegwa Muhoro yesterday, Mr Tobiko said the ndings of the fresh inquiry should be submitted to his oce in 14 days. Mr Muhoro had recommended that the case be closed and that no further police action be taken. But Mr Tobiko told Mr Muhoro
NEW INQUIRY | DPP says investigators ignored pertinent leads
Faithful boycott Mass after priests transfer

Over 200 worshippers at Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church in Isiolo Town boycotted Mass in protest the transfer of two priests. They held a parallel service outside the church on Sunday. The upset members complained that the two parish priests were transferred a week ago without their knowledge. They want John Cardinal Njue to intervene. (KNA)
that the initial investigations were shoddy. I have reached the conclusion that the investigations did not examine or exhaust a number of pertinent leads and are wanting in some material respects, he said. Mr Tobiko listed several incidents that needed further investigation on a threatening letter purportedly written by an entity calling itself Mungiki Veterans Group/Kenya Sovereignty Defence Squad. The letter warned the CJ and the judges of dire consequences if they ruled against Mr Uhuru Kenyatta and his running mate, Mr William Ruto, on their eligibility to run in the March 4 elections. There is no doubt that the threats in the letter amounted to incitement to violence, threats to kill and a gross interference with and subversion of the administration of justice, he said.
BACKGROUND
CJ feared for his life

Chief Justice Willy Mutunga in February said he feared for his life after receiving a letter warning him not to make unfavourable rulings against Jubilee ag bearer Uhuru Kenyatta and his running mate William Ruto. The letter by a group calling itself the Mungiki Veterans Group/ Kenya Sovereignty Defence Squad was dated February 13, 2013, two days before High Court in Nairobi was to make a ruling on whether Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto, who later won the President and Deputy President race, were eligible to vie in the March 4 elections.
The DPP queried why the investigation failed to obtain further information from Twitter account @makau_mutua and also establish the ownership of another account @MungikiPress from which the message referred to by the CJ was sent. Investigators conclusion that the threats may have come from Judiciary sta unhappy with the CJs reforms was not backed by evidence. If it is true as claimed by the team (of investigators) that Judiciary sta originated the oending letter, why should they not be investigated? read the DPPs letter. There was also no record of investigations into the fact that markings on postage stamps on the envelope had been erased to conceal the point of origin, he said. The DPP also said the security of the CJ and all judges should be beefed up.
BUNGOMA
Poll sta decry delay in election wages pay

Sta hired to conduct the recent General Election in Bungoma County have protested the delay in payment of their dues weeks after the exercise was concluded. The temporary sta, who included presiding ocers, their deputies and clerks claimed the IEBC had reneged on an agreement they signed that they would be paid immediately after completion of the exercise.
HOLIDAY TUITION | Schools continue to defy the law

Pupils who turned up for holiday tuition at Shaurimoyo Primary in Kisumu at break time yesterday. Police ordered pupils and teachers at Mathew Ondiek and other schools to go home as they were breaking the law. Oenders face a ne not exceeding Sh100,000.
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NAIVASHA
Free us to mark year of jubilee, inmates plead

Inmates at a major jail have asked for a presidential pardon. The prisoners at the Naivasha Maximum Security jail invoked the Biblical Jubilee year, saying, it was marked by release of prisoners after their leaders pardoned them. Speaking to the Press at the institution, the inmates said President Uhuru Kenyatta should consider pardoning them this year as the country celebrates 50 years of independence.
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12 | Opinion
Uhuru should tame MPs greed for cash

t will be a historic occasion when President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses a joint session of Parliament today. This will be the rst time that the President addresses Parliament under the new constitutional dispensation where the Executive is separated from the Legislature. No doubt, he will use the occasion to outline his agenda for the months and years ahead. His policy exposition should provide more details into how his government proposes to full the policies and promises on which it was elected. It will also be an opportunity for him to reassure Kenyans and the international community where there may be misgivings about his leadership. Apart from expounding on policies and programmes, Mr Kenyatta could also seize the opportunity to display leadership on a vexing issue that is bound to test the patience of Kenyans. MPs, senators, governors and other elected ofcials have yet to put in any meaningful work but are already agitating for pay increases. They must be told in no uncertain terms that this government is on the side of Kenyans and will not countenance any demands by elected representatives that are against the public interest. We would expect that if the President takes a rm stand against these selsh, greedy and unreasonable demands, he will be reecting the public sentiment and will also secure the support of the Opposition leadership. Our legislators have in the past blackmailed the Executive when united by selsh pay demands. This time round, they must be told in unambiguous terms that they are free to look for employment elsewhere if they are not content with the salary and benets attached to the jobs they applied for.
SECURITY | Macharia Gaitho
Rein in VIPs who have tossed trac rule book out the door to beat jams
riving down on Langata Road the other day, I courteously gave way to a vehicle approaching furiously up the wrong side of the dual carriageway with its siren blaring and strobe lights on. It was only after it had passed that I realised it wasnt an ambulance or other emergency service vehicle on a life-saving mission, but merely Kenya Police chase car for some nabob following closely behind in a luxury fourwheel-drive behemoth. I was outraged, as Im sure many others were, to be forced o the road by a reckless and dangerous driver. I think everybody is quite happy to give way to an ambulance, re brigade or police car racing to an emergency, but surely we should not to arrogant VIPs who might be late for their dates or functions forcing their way through the trac. Actually it is becoming increasingly common these days to encounter these police Land Rovers escorting some dignitary to Godknows-where and behaving as if they were the presidential escort. Theres a regular one I encounter most mornings overtaking on the wrong side of the road joining Gandhi Avenue in Nairobi
Resolve maternity fee row

he new administration ought to move with haste to clear the air on when the pledge to oer free maternity services in public hospitals takes eect. Already, hospitals in various counties are locked in disputes with new mothers who have refused to settle their bills on the strength of the promise made by the Jubilee Coalition leaders during the electioneering period. During his inauguration, President Uhuru Kenyatta said free maternity care would be offered within 100 days. However, the public service operates on the strength of circulars written to the relevant ocials and institutions in this case the public health directors and hospital managements. Unless such a directive is in writing, it cannot be eected as it lacks legal backing. Although a Cabinet Secretary for health is yet to be appointed, the President can direct the permanent secretary in the Public Health ministry or the director of medical services, to issue a circular directing hospitals to waive maternity fees to end the agony of mothers who would like to take their newborns home and of public ocials who have to account for the money hospitals collect from patients, including for deliveries.
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West from the Muhoho Avenue South C approach and heading onto the Langata Road-Madaraka roundabout. If we must, lets leave aggressive road manners for a select few. In our culture, demented trac behaviour was always a preserve of the presidential escort. As vice presidents, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Mr Joseph Murumbi, Mr Daniel arap Moi and Mr Mwai Kibaki had their security escorts, but they went with the ow of trac and never barrelled down the wrong side of the road. Now we have developed a culture where every two-bit VIP from House Speakers, judges and members of constitutional commissions and State corporation heads have out of my pocket and your pocket retinues of bodyguards and escort cars who are there to project power and arrogance rather than serve any security imperative.
It is increasingly common these days to encounter these police Land Rovers escorting some dignitary to God-knows-where.
We even have rude foreign envoys, the American one comes to mind as I have written previously, displaying their bully-boy ways on our roads. We have already seen the scandal where nearly 10 per cent of the ocers of the Kenya Police Service are kept busy as watchmen, messengers, pimps and general factotum for the self-inated classes that Fela Kuti called Vagabonds in Power (VIPs). Those are men and women in uniform who should be busy ghting crime in our streets, towns, villages and government departments but instead are diverted to protect the VIPs. The Police Service is already suering a serious decit, and we know that President Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to speed up recruitment so that we have more ocers to the beat. Even before starting to take in new recruits, the President can signal his resolve on this issue by getting Inspector-General David Kimaiyo to recall all the men and women serving the egos of individuals and get them back to combating criminals. Other than the President and a few other top ocials who must have State protection, anybody else who feels the need for enhanced secu-
rity can hire private ones. The President might also want to order a review of his own security escort so that he has no more than he needs. It should be obvious to anybody by now that presidential security and protocol in Kenya is sometimes more about radiating power than guarding against any real threat. That is why even at an indoor event where the perimeter has already been secured, the men in dark suits will still be prowling menacingly around. I have had the privilege of accompanying presidents Moi and Kibaki to events outside Kenya and marvelled at how relaxed and at ease they were as they mingled when not surrounded by a phalanx of mean and rude muscles. President Kenyatta is by nature easy-going. He must not allow his natural style to be cramped by ocials preoccupied with the display of power. If we take pride in our democracy, all the trappings of power around the President must surely be distinguishable from that of some tin pot military dictatorship where there will always be valid fear of an imminent counter-putsch. mgaitho@ke.nationmedia. com
Opinion 13 THE CUTTING EDGE

BY THE WATCHMAN
COLONIAL RELICS. Of the instruments of power President Uhuru Kenyatta received during his inauguration on April 9, only the Constitution has a practical meaning as a symbol that Kenya is governed by the rule of law, says Taabu Tele. The 21-gun salute, he adds, is a waste of resources showing might in absence of war, while the Japanese dynasty-inspired sword is the most absurd of them all. According to him, a digital-era presidency should dispense with colonial relics, including the sti-necked Aide de Camp. His contact is taabu.tele@outlook.com.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. The inauguration of President Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto was a golden business opportunity wasted by the Postal Corporation of Kenya, says Tony Gee, writing from his Kili base. Issuing a set of commemorative stamps, he claims, could have raked in millions, providing a healthy prot for the nancially struggling corporation. Tony wonders how the marketing manager and other senior executives at the rm could have failed to seize such a glaring chance to boost the rms coers. His contact is teegee6@ovi.com. FORGET LAPTOPS. The Jubilee pledge to give laptops to school children may be a great idea, but it is also an indication of the tendency to get our national priorities wrong, says Joe Mungai, adding that there are more pressing needs. There are children who go to school hungry and many schoolgirls miss classes because they cannot aord sanitary towels. Let us feed rst the children and oer them other basic needs, and, of course, their teachers will also need computer training. His contact is mungai6969@gmail.com.
WORLD PEACE | Okwaro Oscar Plato
n the recent past, the press has been dominated by news about nuclear enrichment in North Korea and Iran. Pyongyang (N. Korea capital) has declared itself a nuclear state that has mastered enriching uranium upto 60 per cent, something the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conrmed can be used in weapons. North Korea is clearly in breach of several UN Security Council resolutions calling for suspension of its enrichment programme. Although the term moral paralysis was used to describe the inaction of France, England and other European democracies in the 1930s which watched as Hitler built up the military forces that he later used to hit them, it may painfully be relevant to our own times. In the 1930s, the governments of the democratic countries knew what Hitler was doing and they knew that they had enough military superiority at that point to stop his military build-up. But they did nothing to stop him. Instead, they turned to diplomacy or negotiations. This is what Washington is doing to Iran and North Korea today. No leader of a democratic nation was ever more popular than British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, wildly cheered in the House of Commons by opposition parties
Are the US and UN ready to stop nuclear arms race or are they morally paralysed? I
France alone was much more powerful than Germany. Indeed, German generals had secret orders to retreat immediately at the rst sign of French intervention. As Hitler conded, the Germans would have had to retreat with the tail between their legs. Why did the French not act and spare themselves and the world the years of horror that Hitlers aggression would bring? The French had the means but not the will, just as the US is behaving towards Pyongyang and Tehran. The moral paralysis of the French came from many things, including the death of a million French soldiers in the First World War and disillusionment with the peace that followed. Pacism came into vogue among the intelligentsia and spread into educational institutions. As early as 1932, Winston Churchill said: France, though armed to the teeth, is pacist to the core. History may be interesting but it is the present and the future that pose the crucial question: Are the UN/US today the France of yesterday which failed to prevent the WW II? Both North Korea and Iran are swiftly moving toward nuclear weapons while the US/UN are moving slowly or not at all toward doing anything to stop them. The two countries are not going to stop unless they are stopped. And, like Hitler,
Protesters opposed to nuclear power demonstrate in Tokyo.

as well as his own; when he returned from negotiations in Munich in 1938, waving an agreement and declaring that it meant peace in our time. Less than a year later, World War II began in Europe and spread across the globe, claiming tens of millions of lives and reducing many cities to rubble in Europe and Asia. Looking back after the war, Winston Churchill, then the UK Premier, remarked that there was never a war in all history easier to prevent by timely action. The earlier it was done, the less it would have cost. At one point, Hitler could have been stopped in his tracks without the ring of a single shot. In 1936 three years before World War II began Hitler sent troops into the Rhineland in violation of two international treaties. At that point,
they dont think anyone has the guts to stop them. Incidentally, Hitler made some of the best anti-war statements of the 1930s. He knew that this was what the Western democracies wanted to hear and that it would keep them morally paralysed while he continued building up his military machine. While Kim Jong has warned of a possible nuclear attack on Washington, Iranian leaders today make only the most token and transparent claims that they are building peaceful nuclear facilities in one of the biggest oil producing countries in the world. It claims that it intends to activate a uranium conversion facility near Isfahan under IAEA safeguards, a step that produces the uranium hexauoride gas used in the enrichment process. Nuclear weapons in the hands of Presidents Kim Jong, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and their international allies will be a worse threat than Hitler ever was. Utterances made by Irans president that Israel must be wiped o the map are still fresh in our minds. But before that happens, the big question is: Is the US morally paralysed? Is it time to act?
Mr Plato is an analyst with Quadz Africa Consulting. The views expressed are solely his own.
A governors car ying the national ag.

FLAGS FOR GOVERNORS: To make it easy for the new governors to be easily recognisable in their respective jurisdictions, they should be allowed to y specially designed county ags on their vehicles, Edward Mutisya proposes. The national ag, he adds, should only be used by the national ocials legally authorised to do so. The issue, however petty it might sound to some, he advises, should be conclusively settled as it continues to attract national attention unnecessarily. His contact is mutisy.eddie@gmail.com. HELLISH ROAD: As the rains continue to pound most parts of western Kenya, motorists driving on the dilapidated Kisumu-Busia highway are literally wrecking their vehicles on the treacherous surface, leaving their passengers in sheer agony, moans Dave Tumbula. Though he appreciates the fact that repair gangs are on the road xing some of the worst sections, he is appalled at the crude manner in which semi-skilled men with hand-held hoes, are going about the serious business. Where have even the most basic road construction machines gone? Dave asks. PAY PROTEST. The many young, newly elected MPs, who are already agitating for higher pay, Jimford Kebira hopes, will also look into the plight of the poorly paid police constables, some of whom will be serving as their bodyguards. Even at the salary set by the Remuneration and Salaries Commission, a police constable earns a tenfold less. The same ocer also lives in squalid conditions despite doing one of the riskiest jobs. But Jimford is also not amused that the MPs are seeking the pay increase even before the House convenes. His contact is jimkeb@gmail.com.
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DIGITIAL PROMISE | Willy Kemboi
hen Jubilee promised to give laptops to Standard One children during its campaigns, most people thought it was one of those election ploys used by adept politicians. It, therefore, raised eyebrows when President Uhuru Kenyatta in his inaugural address not only promised to make good the promise but actually put a timeline to it. Either we are on the threshold of an efciently functioning government or we just witnessed Jubilee choose the challenge that is easiest to unk. There is no doubt that the team is energetic and can hardly wait to get down to work. And that is why the promise has enormous signicance. Lets begin with the context within which this promise is going to be attempted. I worked in eastern Kenya supervising trainee teachers doing their pre-service eld experiences in some of the backwater schools where many of the classrooms and the school structures could barely keep the elements out. Drought caused by failed rains rendered many of the areas bereft of food. As a consequence, hunger is a factor that impacts schooling directly, leading to interventions like the school feeding programme in places like Mbeere in Embu County. In these circumstances, children attend school because that is the only place where they can get a square meal. Many are the Monday mornings when children
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This is one the hardest challenges to situate in the Kenyan primary education context where other immediate needs are glaring.
turn up in school gloomy and hungry only to lighten up when they get to have a meal. The homes they hail from face an acute scarcity of food. Little wonder then that children go to school because they are most likely to nd their next meal there. It is against this background that we watch the Jubilee promise of laptops for school children with keen interest. Since the coalition has chosen to hold on to its digital campaign magic even after elections, it will be interesting to see how it will unleash the laptop wand. It is probable that its leaders are really ready to begin rolling out the laptops though some voters would have let the matter drop, having heard outlandish election promises before. But it would appear that it still wants to take that leap of faith. The reiteration of that promise was a gutsy call because it made people underline it in the same way as Narcs 2002 promise of free primary education. This is one of the hardest challenges to situate
in the Kenyan primary education context where other immediate needs are glaring. Also, if the laptop vision does not pan out the way the new administration dreamt it, then the question that will arise will be: Is Uhuru Kenyatta living in the bubble of the palace? Jubilee will certainly not escape judgment because the promise was elevated by its prominence in the Presidents inaugural address and the question will be asked if the leaders are in touch with their followers. The challenges of actually buying those gizmos and delivering them to Mbeere, Pokot and Turkana is not only about the unit price. Rather, it is the question of how many teachers are computer procient to begin with. At present, I work with pre-service teachers but in peri-urban USA. Despite the fact that computer use has actually permeated the American school system, personal laptops for children are by no means universal. Unless Jubilee delivers decisively on this promise, its leaders will not be viewed kindly. And it will be bad not because they did not deliver it, but because they committed a needless unforced error.
The writer is assistant professor of Education at St Bonaventure University, Western NY. wrotich@sbu.edu
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14 | Letters
To the editor
Kenya must protect its citizens in South Sudan
The deaths of Kenyans in Southern Sudan are cause for alarm. Four Kenyans were killed in an ambush together with some UN ocials who were in a convoy to South Sudan. Although the government of South Sudan has not given any ocial explanation of those deaths, much may have been hidden from our government. The Kenya government must do more to protect its citizens; the South Sudanese seem to have forgotten that we have always supported them in their quest for democracy. Many Kenyans are in South Sudan trying to help in infrastructure reconstruction after a series of civil wars. DAVID NJIHIA, Kisii
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Citizens must use all means to stop MPs from plundering the nation
ven before the dust settles on elections, even before legislators transact any business in the House, they are demanding one million shillings in untaxed salaries. This is becoming the trend after every election. Despite the fact that we have in place a legally constituted commission mandated to set salaries for all public officers, including those under the Parliamentary Service Commission, the MPs are threatening to paralyse government business unless their selsh demands are met. Who bewitches Kenyans once elected Members of Parliament? First, the Constitution is very clear that all Kenyans must pay taxes. This is a mandatory statutory duty by every citizen, and is not negotiable; for we are all the same under the new law. The dishonourable members are not more equal than other Kenyans. Second, the public viewed MPs salaries as too high, unsustainable and disproportionate vis--vis those of other workers, and these injustices had to be corrected. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission reduced their pay accordingly. While it is still higher, they are driven by selshness to try to go against the Constitution to demand more money. The factors considered by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission were valid and justied. Our economy cant sustain such a huge wage bill resulting from high untaxed salaries of MPs.
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MUNCHING LAPTOPS: The cartoon (Nation, April 12), was not only amusing to me in a negative way, but also sent out a great message to the government. Though I couldnt avoid laughing, I was sullen after seeing a naked and emaciated child munching a laptop. The reform of having laptops in use next year by Class One pupils is warmly welcome. But if the pupil will manipulate such a machine on an empty stomach, the reform will have compromised the hierarchy of priorities. Ensure food security is a priority rst. PETER MUONGOYA, Kambaa SHIELDED FROM US: No doubt our seniors in government will be basking in what they imagine to be the high esteem in which they are held, thus the need for guards to uphold their status. Yet it is more likely the guards are needed because the majority of us see them as the most despised group in society. Their avarice is beyond that of any other group across the world. Soon when their greed and incompetence has clearly come out, they will be in grave danger of being torn to pieces. So the guards dont reect high status. ANTHONY GITTENS, Kili NEWSPAPER HABITS: A habit I nd annoying is borrowing my newspaper. The borrower can detain the paper for an hour, and can even go lling crossword puzzles if you dont stop him or her. Last weekend I gave a lift to some people who alighted with my newspapers. Sometime back in another incident, I caught red handed my passenger plucking o some pages and quietly stashing them in her handbag. Others see you with a newspaper and ask whether youre done with it. If you love to read newspapers, buy your own. JUSTIN N. NKARANGA, Mombasa BONDO VS SIAYA: I raise my concerns about the absence of the National Cereals & Produce Board in Siaya. This facility used to be there opposite Siaya Self Service. Recently when the government announced the importation of subsidised fertilisers, I rolled down to secure a bag or two for my one acre, only to nd that the facility was relocated to Bondo. Who is this who thinks that Siaya deserves anything less? Why is it that anything of value has to be taken to Bondo? Are Bondo residents better farmers than the Siaya people? May I please ask the new order to return the NCPB back to our county? FRANCIS OGOLA, Siaya
Dismiss satellite photos as evidence at the ICC

ICC prosecutor Ms Bensoudas plan to use satellite images as evidence in Kenyan cases at The Hague (Nation, April 15) should not be allowed by ICC. The images can if anything, only prove that crimes were committed during the PEV, which is a waste of time since that matter is not in dispute. The dispute is whether or not the three remaining Kenyans held the highest responsibility for the crimes. Unless the images have captured these three suspects undertaking the criminal activities, which is highly doubtful, they cannot add any value to the prosecutors case. JAMES NGUMY, Nairobi
Salaries and Remuneration Commission chairperson Sarah Serem and vicechairman Daniel Ogutu during a previous Press conference.
What motivates them to demand more money if not sheer greed? We need to priorities our Budget on development agenda. This country still urgently requires better equipped and staed hospitals, roads need to be built, schools are yet to have enough teachers, our police need modern equipment to ght crime, more investment is needed to provide jobs for our youth, we need to boost food security the list is long. But our MPs only think about their stomachs. Now, if theres a time that Kenyans from dierent political, ethnic, regional, colour, social status and religion are to unite, that time is
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Blame our corrupt ways for lawmakers greed

The people we elected to Parliament are letting us down. We thought we were redeemed, but the more things change the more they stay the same; we are back to square one as far as greed goes. That Kenyan MPs are clamouring for more money is despicable especially after we voted out the previous hungry legislators whom we thought were demanding too much. I think the problem is not them but with us; we are so pre-occupied with making money. Dont Kenyans rush to a scene of an accident not to rescue but to pick-pocket? We are collectively, corrupt gluttons. JAMES WAKIBIA, Nakuru
now. We need to unite against our common enemies, the Members of the Eleventh Parliament. While the MPs are divided by political aliations, they are solidly united by greed and show disrespect to the electorate. Kenyans must not just watch. Let us use all avenues at our disposal to stop them. MPs must be stopped from trying to plunder this nation. From peaceful protests, social media to petitioning our courts, these MPs must be stopped. If need be, we should, as the law requires, execute Article 104, to recall them. Their greed cant go untamed. STANLEY MRUU NGANGA, Kisumu
Introduce hourly charging system to decongest the CBD

I was fortunate to see the ndings of a study titled Trac Management and Decongestion in Nairobi Region funded by Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan. About 30 per cent of trac problems within the CBD are caused by driving around looking for parking. Indeed, interviews with commuters found that 76 per cent of them had reported not reaching their destinations because they gave up looking for parking. The parking demand is so high that by 9am, all street parking is full. Indeed the street parking remains full beyond 6pm especially around entertainment spots. Yet street parking is incredibly cheap for such a busy city with very high parking demand. The most interesting nding for me was that 73 per cent of street parking spaces benet only 3,050 people who park their vehicles the whole day. The remaining 27 per cent of parking spaces benet 11,400 people who park their vehicles for short duration. This indicates that the majority of people would like to use the street parking for short duration. However, this is not possible because the street parking is already full by then. The study, therefore, recommends the provision of multi-storey parking in central locations like Sunken Carpark on Taifa Road and KICC for long duration parking by city workers. The street parking policy and charging system should be amended to cater for short-term, but cheaper hourly charging systems. DAVID MUTONYI, Manchester, UK
YESTERDAYS QUESTION
DEBATE QUESTION
Are laptops a priority for Standard One pupils joining public schools?
KIPLAGAT MICHAEL: Yes, currently, technological change is moving at high speed, therefore, it is a priority. We want a digital economy. N. K. KANGORO: No. The government should instead give priority to quality early education. Laptops will require training of teachers. VICTOR ABUKA: Laptops are not important to standard one pupils because the teachers themselves are not computer literate. LINCOLN KINYUA: Not at all. First they are too young to operate the device. Priority should be given to food, uniforms, more teachers, books and good classrooms. BISMARK SEMPERIA: Yes, as a developing nation to achieve Vision 2030, laptops are a priority. MOHAMED DIRIYE: No, providing free laptops for Standard One pupils joining public schools is like giving ARVs to a patient suering from malaria. W CHEBUKATI: Laptops for Standard one are expensive and the project is bound to fail. Better computer labs.
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15 named schools drama festival judges

Fifteen adjudicators have been selected for this years edition of the schools drama festival. Festival executive secretary Sirengo Khaemba and national chairman Chokera Kahura said while releasing the list yesterday at Aga Khan High School, Mombasa, that the organisers had picked judges with previous experience in the annual event. Schools and colleges were putting last touches to their works, which will be presented today as the 54th edition of the festival begins today. Prof Okumu Bigambo, who will lead the team of judges, is a veteran of the festival. He has written and produced winning plays of his own. Another thespian in the team is Dr Charles Ochieng Ongondo, the head of Communication Studies at Moi University. He has participated in the festival since 1981, when he was an actor at Isebania High School. Other adjudicators include teachers Odhiambo J. Oduke, Gladys Mbithe John and Charles Ndirangu. The team also includes former primary school teacher George Gitau Murimi and Dr John Mugubi of the Theatre Arts and Film Department at Kenyatta University. The festival organisers have urged the public to turn up in large numbers to support Kenyan theatre.
HAGUE TRAILS | Rules laid down
Dont contact witnesses, ICC warns Uhuru

Judges say lawyers of three suspects should not meet them 24 hours before trial
BY DAVE OPIYO
dopiyo@ke.nationmedia.com tunity immediately to talk to a witness before in order to inquire whether they have been interfered with since their last contact with the calling party. Ms Bensouda is seeking a modification of the witness familiarisation protocol that has been adopted in other cases. Normally, the process permits a brief courtesy meeting between counsel and witness, but bars factual discussions and places the task of witness familiarisation on the victim and witnesses unit.
he defence teams of President Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto will not have contact with their witnesses 24 hours before they take the stand at The Hague. The directive, issued by the judges of the Trial Chamber V, also applies to chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and the lawyers of radio journalist Joshua arap Sang. However, the judges said the parties can have non substantive contact with their witnesses within the 24 hours period. The Chamber is of the view that non-substantive contact between the calling party and the witness in the 24 hours preceding the witness testimony, while not prohibited, should be appropriate in the circumstances and guided by due regard to professional responsibility, said the Judges yesterday. Further, from the time the witness begins to testify until the end of the witness testimony, the calling partys contact with the witness is restricted to its examination in court, unless otherwise authorised by the Chamber. Last year, Ms Bensouda had requested the court to allow more time for her and the accused to talk to witnesses in the two Kenyan cases just before they take the stand. She argued that it was also important to have the oppor-
From the time the witness begins to testify until the end of the testimony...contact is restricted to examination in court,
Trial Chamber
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Bid to return all cases home

Last resort: In arguments before the UN, Kenya said the ICC should be regarded, as the court of last resort. Jeopardise peace: Continued intervention by the ICC would jeopardise peace, stability and eorts at communal reconciliation in Kenya, it warned.
Cheap fertiliser due in three weeks, says Kiome

Fe r t i l i s e r u s e d fo r to p dressing is expected in the co u n t r y i n t h re e we e ks , according to Agriculture permanent secretary Romano Kiome. He said Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) would be distributed to farmers in time to boost food production. Speaking after receiving 27,000 tonnes of DAP fertiliser at the Mombasa port over the weekend, Dr Kiome said the current supply had met the demand. This season, the government imported adequate stock to be supplied to farmers and despite some unforeseen delays, all issues have been sorted out, he said. Dr Kiome, who flagged off the consignment for transportation to various depots i n t h e co u n t r y, s a i d t h i s s e a s o n t h e gove r n m e n t had spent Sh6 billion on 60,000 to 66,000 tonnes of the input. The cost of the subsidised DAP fertiliser is Sh2,500 per 50-kg bag, from Sh4,200.
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KIAMBU COUNTY | MPs say governor sits far away from the people he was elected to lead and serve
Uproar as Kabogo moves oce to Thika

Row intensies over the Kiambu county headquarters, with MP claiming operations at the municipal oces have been grounded
BY OLIVER MUSEMBI
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AND ANNE MACHARIA

anjeri@ke.nationmedia.com he row over the Kiambu county headquarters has intensified, with Thika Town Member of Parliament Alice Nganga claiming operations at the municipal oces have been grounded. Since Kiambu Governor William Kabogo took over the Thika Town Hall two weeks ago, displacing employees of the former municipal council, essential services had been crippled, according to Ms Nganga. It is unfortunate that the governor unilaterally shifted the county headquarters from Kiambu to Thika without consulting or involving other elected leaders in the county, and even the electorate, the MP said. Speaking to reporters at Maryhill Girls High School the legislator, who was in the company of Ruiru MP Esther Gathogo, said all the 12 MPs in the county had vowed to resist Mr Kabogos move. The two had accompanied Deputy House Speaker Joyce Laboso and Igembe South MP Kiringo Kubai for the schools prize-giving day celebrations to mark its excellent performance in last years KCSE. Ms Nganga said the decision had also greatly inconvenienced the majority of residents in the vast county, particularly those from the upper zones. Most former Thika municipal council workers, including the town clerk and other chief ofcers, were kicked out of their oces to pave the way for the governor and his team. Mr Kabogo said he decided to move the county oces temporarily to Thika Town Hall, awaiting the construction of permanent premises in Kiambu Town which does not have enough space. He has taken over the entire one-storey building which used to house the Thika mayor, town clerk, town treasurer, planning and engineering among other departments. Mr Kabogo said he would do
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Former Thika municipal council workers move furniture from the Town Hall to pave the way for Kiambu Governor William Kabogo who displaced chief ocers and their sta.
the majority of residents. Mr Kabogo insists that Kiambu has no facilities suitable to host him and his team. Yesterday, MPs in Kiambu continued to protest against their governor, who they say is wasting valuable time relocating the county oces while a suitable oce was available. The MPs visited the Kiambu Town Municipal oces, the venue intended to host the governor and his ocers, and inspected it on its suitability. Kiambaa MP Paul Koinange said there was a lot of time wasted by the governor over his oce location while there was enough oce space and grounds to even build more oces. Kiambu Town is the gazetted headquarters of the county. Mr Koinange said he was looking forward to sittings in Parliament to start and lobby for a law against the relocation of offices from areas gazetted after agreement by the people and their leaders. I will pursue in Parliament a law to prohibit the relocation of gazetted oces without solid reasons, said Mr Koinange. He said Thika Town was far from the people whom the governor was elected to lead and serve. He said that historically, Thika was established as an industrial town and Kiambu as an administrative town, and that should not be changed because it would lead to confusion. Devolution is supposed to bring the services closer to the people, but here in Kiambu, we are doing the opposite, he said. Kiambu Town MP Jude Njomo said the oces were more than
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Devolution is supposed to bring the services closer to the people, but here in Kiambu, we are doing the opposite
Kiambaa MP Paul Koinange
his own furnishing and stang of the temporary gubernatorial oces in Thika. However, the shifting of Kiambu county headquarters from Kiambu Town to Thika has met resistance from other county leaders who say it will inconvenience
adequate for the governor, and from his experience as a contractor, renovating the oces would take only one month. These oces can be renovated to the status of a presidential ofce in one month and there is no need to even think of going to Thika Town, said Mr Njomo. He told Mr Kabogo that if he had interests in Thika Town, he must respect the interest of the people of Kiambu and serve them from their desired location. Governor Kabogo, after he was sworn in, said he would move his oce from Kiambu Town to Thika Town. Last week, those who were occupying the Thika Council ofces were ordered out to create room for the governor. Debate on the Kiambu governors oce has dominated the media in the past few days.
Anti-corruption teams war against graft headed to counties

BY JOHN NJAGI
jnjagi@ke.nationmedia.com The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has pledged to combat corruption at the county level, saying lack of clear and strong accountability systems make devolution particularly susceptible to graft. Elected leaders and State ocers at the county level should ensure that accountability and transparency laws were complied with to seal loopholes that could be used to embezzle public funds, EACC vice-chairperson Irene Keino says in a statement. At the same time, the commission says it would be increasing its oces at the county level, setting up new ones in Nakuru, Isiolo and Makueni to bring to eight the number of regional oces, so that people can report corruption cases more accessibly. The commission hereby puts on notice all State ocers that it shall zealously combat and prevent corruption in public service, said Ms Keino. Governors, senators, women representatives and county ward representatives are supposed to provide oversight to ensure billions of shillings that would be devolved to the county governments is put to good use in uplifting the living standards and improving infrastructure and other services at the local level. However, questions have been raised as to whether the elected leaders at the devolved level could oer proper oversight over each other, as most come from the same party or coalition of parties and may collude to engage in shadowy deals. During the March 4 elections, Kenyans voted on the strength of regions, with the two leading coalitions Jubilee and Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) bagging virtually all the seats in their strongholds. Experts have warned that due to party loyalty, and the need to preserve party interests, it would be dicult for leaders to provide checks and balances against theft or collusion to steal public funds. Yesterday, the EACC urged government ocers including county commissioners to ensure governors and other elected leaders conducted their aairs in a transparent manner by ensuring strong structures and governance systems were in place. The graft team called for greater scrutiny of procurement systems, observance of provisions on leadership and integrity and civic education to empower residents to provide oversight on use of devolved funds. Ms Keino said the commission would set up more regional oces once the vetting of its sta was completed to provide oversight in some of the 47 counties established by the Constitution. Currently the commission has oces in Eldoret, Kisumu, Nyeri, Garissa and Mombasa, where the public can report corruption and have investigators act to ensure oenders are brought to book. Devolution proper starts in June when Sh200 billion to be factored in the national budget will be sent to the governors for spurring the economies of their counties. Between March and June, when the new leaders were elected into oce, Sh9.8 billion has been disbursed to the counties mostly to pay salaries, renovate oces and acquire ocial transport. Each county will get between Sh3 billion and Sh11 billion depending on the size of the population, among other indices used by the commission for revenue allocation to distribute funds amounting to a minimum of 15 per cent of national revenue, as per the Constitution.
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KIRINYAGA COUNTY | Bid to create the Number One devolved unit nationally
Sh138m a drop in the ocean compared to countys needs

Mr Joshua Irungu
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Leaders team up to ght cattle rustling

BY MUCHIRI GITONGA
mgitonga@ke.nationmedia.com Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu, Baringo, Nakuru and Nyandarua governors have planned a joint meeting to address the resurgence of cattle rustling in the region. Laikipia governor Joshua Irungu proposed the meeting to his counterparts due to a rise in cattle rustling incidents in the past week. On Wednesday cattle rustlers from one of the neighbouring counties raided Kamwenje village in Nyahururu District and shot dead an eight-yearold girl and injured several others before driving away livestock. Mr Irungu said the rustlers returned on Friday and stole more livestock in the same area. He said tension was growing and it was time to decisively deal with the matter. He said he had asked the county commissioner to send more security officers to the troubled area and urged the affected residents not to engage in blame game, but to remain calm. I also managed to talk to my fellow governors from Baringo, Samburu, Isiolo, Nakuru and Nyandarua counties on Thursday and we agreed to have a meeting to address cattle rustling and general peace in the region, he said. Speaking at an induction course for county assembly members organised by the Transition Authority and International Republican Institute at Sportsman Arms Hotel in Nanyuki at the weekend, the governor said he had also called another meeting on April 22 to assess security situation in the county before the one for the governors. This meeting will bring together representatives of various communities, ranchers, the county commissioner, district commissioners and county representatives. They will analyse the security agenda as well as explore ways of maintaining peace. The governor said cattle-rustling was a major challenge for the county and the residents must be committed to ending it. He said he would spell out his priorities during his address to the county assembly on Thursday next week. Many of the county roads have become impassible due to the rains, but Mr Irungu urged residents to be patient as they would be rehabilitated when rains subside.
Recruitment of members of the executive committees is ongoing and funds are needed to pay them, says Ndathi
BY GEORGE MUNENE
gamunene@yahoo.com irinyaga County faces serious financial problems as Sh138 million disbursed to set the devolved government in motion is inadequate. The money is part of the Sh3.8 billion allocated to roll out county governments across the country. County Governor Joseph Ndathi says the funds so far released are peanuts compared to our needs. The county government is in the process of recruiting members of the executive committees and other technical ocials to help in the running of the administrative unit and enough funds are needed to pay them. The governor also wants to have income generating projects particularly those that attract tourists and these cant be started without funds. Without sucient funds, the county government cant run eectively, Mr Ndathi said and called on the Transition Authority to ensure that more money was promptly made available for the devolved governments to operate smoothly. The county administrative system has been established in line with the Constitution. The county governments should be empowered financially to be able to carry out economic activities and deliver quality services without diculties, said the governor. Mr Ndathi said there were plans to build county oces at the proposed headquarters in Kutus Town. He said although there was some space in Kerugoya Town, leaders had resolved that the
Administrative system
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county headquarters should be at Kutus. The governor said the county sta would stay at Kerugoya for six months or even one year before moving to Kutus. That was why the oces should be built without delay. Mr Ndathi said he was determined to make the county the best nationally in terms of wealth creation and delivery of services and this could only be possible if its nancial base was strong. The county has potential to grow fast economically and in the rst one year it can be ranked Position One development wise, he said. Deputy Governor Julius Njiri said the national government should treat county administrative systems as equally important. We are a crucial administrative organ and for us to succeed in all sectors of the economy, the amount of money being allocated to us must be increased, he said. Mr Njiri said residents had high expectations in the devolved government and he and the governor had no option but to succeed. He said all the money set aside for running the county should be released instead of being doled out in bits, so that the devolved governments could be fully in operation. The Kirinyaga County government is taking adequate measures to start delivering services. Already, the oce of Governor Ndathi is constituting County Public Service Board to ensue smooth running of the devolved government. The board will advise the county government on human resource management and implementation and monitoring of the devolved government. It will also facilitate the development of coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments among other activities. Once established, its chairperson and two secretaries will be recruited. Nine members who will form the county executive committee will also be recruited. The nine would be in-charge
We are a crucial administrative organ and for us to succeed in all sectors of the economy, the amount of money being allocated to us must be increased
Deputy Kirinyaga Governor Julius Njiri
of Finance, Agriculture, Medical Services, Environment, Transport, Education, Cooperative, physical planning and Social Services ministries. The posts have been advertised. Mr Njiri said only the most qualied persons would be recruited. Those applying for the posts should be degree holders and hard working, he said.
Mr Joseph Ndathi is made a Kikuyu elder after he was sworn in as Kirinyaga County governor.
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Governors seek to manage schools in their counties

BY GEORGE SAYAGIE
Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto and his Narok counterpart Samuel Tunai want the central government to devolve the management of public schools to county administrators. Mr Ruto, who is the chairman of the 47 governors, said this was among a catalogue of demands that they were pushing for implementation. They intend to present a memorandum to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto when their 11-member committee meets them this week. Its our humble request that the spirit of devolution is respected and fully implemented and the proper mechanism for the same followed in order to give the governors their due mandate, they argued. Speaking at Ongata Barikoi in Trans Mara during and inter denominations thanksgiving on Sunday, the two said the national government had no direct relation with both institutions, apart from some small funding annually, and the parents had been left with the biggest budget. He said according to the devolved system, governors must enjoy the
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All the governors in Kenya whose chairman is Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto.
devolution power to manage all grassroots institutions, and some of the grounds where their power would be felt is in the management of schools. We are meeting the President and his team this week for further consultations and my team will demand management of both primary and secondary schools, said Mr Ruto. Mr Tunai said funding of schools from national government was too small to make them prosper and improve the quality of education.
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CHECKS | All vehicles moving in town are subject to screening, passengers are temporarily detained
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Major security operation as al-Shabaab kills 34 in attack
Ousted leaders wife joins presidential race
OFFENSIVE
President declares war on terror group

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Former First Lady, Ms Lalao Ravalomanana (left) is among four Malagasy women who have indicated interest in contesting the presidential election next July 24. Ousted President Marc Ravalomanana himself made the announcement on Monday in Johannesburg with around 40 of his close allies from Antananarivo who travelled to South Africa on Saturday. Other candidates are Pierrot Botozaza, current deputy prime minister in charge of economy, and Mamy Rakotoarivelo, current head of the Transitional Parliament. The exiled leader opted for his wife who has been at home in Antananarivo since last month for family reasons to seek the top post. (Rivonala Razason, nation Correspondent)
Somali police run for cover after gunmen wearing suicide vests stormed the main court complex in Mogadishu, killing at least 29 people before holing up in oces as Somali and African Union forces surrounded the building.
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UN special representative to Somalia, Augustine Mahiga, tells of his shock over raid
BY ABDULKADIR KHALIF
NATION Correspondent and Agencies MOGADISHU, Monday
I saw nearly 300 people who were detained and blindfolded near the industrial road
Yusuf Ganey, a witness
omalias security forces launched a major operation today searching for explosives and weapons, a day after a spectacular suicide attack by Islamist insurgents in the city killed 34 civilians. There is a major security operation under way in Mogadishu, said senior police ocial Mohamed Hassan. So far more than 400 people have been detained, the operations are aimed at tackling insecurity. Sheikh Ali Mohamoud Raghe, alias Sheikh Ali Dhere, the top spokesman of al-Shabaab, told the media supporting his movement that his ghters carried out the attack. The hardline cleric stated that ve especially trained ghters made an assault on the Dhismaha Maxkamadaha (Courts building) in Mogadishus oldtown district of Hamarweyne. The mujahedeen (holy warriors) killed 29 and wounded 60, declared Sheikh Ali Dhere. The fighters carried out Qaswatu Hasmi Dawaqeed (Crusade to eliminate those against Allahs
laws), he added. Madina Hospital ocials, the largest referral facility for casualties of violence in Mogadishu, stated that they received up to 42 wounded persons. The dead included two lawyers who in February and March successfully defended a woman who claimed to have been raped by ve men in police uniform and a journalist who interviewed her but was accused of defaming the police force. Officials who escaped unhurt or salvaged from the zone included the Chief Judge of Somalias Supreme Court Abdullahi Aideed Ilakahanaf, the Prime Judge of the Appeal Court as well as the Chairman of the Banadir regional court and the Chief Prosecutor. The Al-Shabaab spokesman, whose movement opposes all conventional legal systems, said that the court attacked was being used for laws against Sharea (Islamic laws). In the attack, a nine-man suicide commando unit blasted its way into Mogadishus main court complex, some blowing up their explosive vests while others sprayed gunre in a rampage while a separate bomb attack killed ve more. Police chief Hassan said: All vehicles moving in town are subject to security screening while the passengers are being temporarily detained for questioning. Security forces set up road
blocks across the city. The soldiers are stopping all vehicles and arresting people, said Ali Ismail, a witness. I saw nearly 300 people who were detained and blindfolded near the industrial road. Everyone the security forces set eyes on today is getting arrested, said Yusuf Ganey, another witness. This is not a normal operation, he said. Al-Shabaab used to control most of the seaside capital until they abandoned xed positions in August 2011. But the extremist group has since carried out a series of attacks against the UN-backed government. A regional military oensive has forced many Al-shabaab ghters to pull out of a string of key towns, but the insurgents have reverted to guerrilla tactics and have carried out several bomb attacks in Mogadishu. The scale and audacity of this latest attack striking in the heart of the heavily-guarded administrative quarter of the capital shocked many. No one thought the Shebab could still strike at the heart of government but it happened and it was a really horrible attack, it is really very dicult to ght someone who does not fear the pain of death, said Muktar Isa, a resident. The UN special representative to Somalia, Augustine Mahiga, said he was shocked and outraged by the deadly attacks.
Senegal ex-presidents son arrested in Dakar

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud (above) has warned of more serious steps against Al-Shabaab. Mr Mohamoud says AlShabbab is the enemy of Somalia, the enemy of all mankind and will attempt to set us back and try to prevent us from prospering. He says terrorists should know that Somalia, is moving and will keep moving forward and will not be prevented to achieve the ultimate noble goal, a peaceful and stable Somalia.
The son of former Senegalese leader Abdoulaye Wade was arrested in Dakar on Monday hours after ling a dossier of his assets, valued at more than $1 billion, to the nations anti-corruption court, his lawyer told AFP. Mr Karim Wade was driven to the research section of the gendarmerie in the Colobane district of Dakar after being arrested at home, his lawyer Cire Cledor Ly told reporters. Karim, 44 is also under investigation in France following complaint by the Senegalese government over the alleged embezzlement of public funds, misuse of corporate assets and corruption. (AFP)
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I join the government and the people of Somalia in condemning these senseless acts of terror, Mr Mahiga said. He added that Somalias progress towards stabilisation will not be overshadowed by the desperate acts of these cowardly terrorists. The area around the courthouse remained cordoned o today with security forces still surrounding the area. TO COMMENT ON THESE AND OTHER STORIES GO TO www.nation.co.ke
Pilot killed in Tanzania small plane crash

A four-seat charter plane crashed near the Arusha airport in Tanzania, killing its pilot, police reported on Sunday. Owned by Quality Tours and Travellers Ltd, the MT 7 was ying to Arusha from Moshi in Kilimanjaro region late on Saturday, when the crash occurred. Its pilot Joseph Sambeke, a well-known businessman and the only person on the plane, died on the spot, police said. The Arusha airport manager, Esther Dede, conrmed the accident, saying the plane crashed 200 meters from the runway. (Xinhua)
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UNDER SIEGE | Former presidents fugitive son Henry is being sought for graft-related oences
Banda arrested over corruption

Nine light trucks which he received from a rm that was building a new stadium the main issue
BY MICHAEL CHAWE
NATION Correspondent and Agencies LUSAKA, Monday According to Ms Kasumpa, the trucks were used for political campaigning in an election Banda lost to former opposition leader Michael Sata. The latest arrest came shortly after he was questioned by investigators over his role in a sale of land to an Egyptian investor. He is also being tried for proting from a Nigerian crude oil contract which also said to have beneted his family members He has denied all the charges, calling his prosecution a political witch-hunt by Satas adminstration, which critics say wants to silence dissenting voices. Since Mr Sata came to power he has rolled out an anti-corruption drive that has seen senior politicians and diplomats hauled before courts. Last week Mr Banda won the right to challenge parliaments decision to remove his immunity, as a judge found that lawmakers erred in voting on the matter. Mr Bandas son Andrew is already appearing in the Zambian courts for alleged corruption while the Zambia Police have engaged INTERPOL to track down the former presidents fugitive son Henry for graft related oences. The move to strip Mr Bandas immunity was backed by Transparency International Zambia, an anti-corruption advocate. Earlier, the former president had refused to appear before the countrys Anti Corruption Commission where he was summoned.
Mugabe invites Malawi leader to open trade fair

BY KITSEPILE NYATHI
NATION CORRESPONDENT HARARE, Monday Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has invited his Malawian counterpart Joyce Banda to ociate at a major trade fair next week despite reports of dierences between the two leaders. Ms Banda who took over from President Mugabes late ally Bingu wa Mutharika was last year almost tricked into embarking on a nonexistent state visit to Zimbabwe after she received a fake invitation letter . The letter purportedly originated from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirais office, which accused Zimbabwes Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) of being behind the plot. Zimbabwes state media has also attacked Ms Banda for seeking closer ties with the West. President Mugabe in power since 1980 accuses Western countries of trying to topple him. But Industry and Commerce minister Welshman Ncube on Monday said the veteran ruler had chosen MS Banda to ocially open the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) that runs from April 23 to 27. This years Trade Fair is being ocially opened by Joyce Banda, the Malawian President. She is coming at our invitation and that of the President, Professor Ncube said.
ambian investigators today arrested and charged former President Rupiah Banda for concealment of nine light trucks. Mr Banda, 76, is already facing the abuse of oce charge in court in connection to a Nigerian oil deal involving millions of dollars while being investigated for a series of other allegations. He also early this month was questioned over the acquisition of a prime controversial piece of land in the capital Lusaka. The nine light trucks were given to the government by a construction company that was building the national stadium in Ndola, said Government Joint Investigations Team spokesperson Namukolo Kasumpa. The former president, has today been formally charged and arrested in connection with nine light trucks which he received from a construction company that was constructing a stadium, said Ms Kasumpa. The former president has been released on police bond of $962.49 (Sh81,000) with two working sure-
Zambias ex-president Rupiah Banda leaving the Lusaka magistrates court after pleading not guilty to a charge of abuse of power in this April 3, 2013 photo.
PHOTO | AFP
ties. Mr Banda would re-submit his passport and will appear in court April 30, she added. He was interviewed for slightly over two hours before being arrested. The 76-year-old who ruled Zambia from 2008 to 2011 was stripped of his presidential immunity last month and now faces a string of corruption related charges.
The former president, Rupiah Banda has been formally charged and arrested in connection with nine light trucks
Joint Investigations Team spokesperson Namukolo Kasumpa.
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TROUBLE | Prison awaits if case lost
I am ready to face jail, says Musharraf

Former president is accused over killing of Benazir Bhutto before 2008 election
ISLAMABAD, Monday
ormer Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf, facing a barrage of legal cases over his time in power, said today he had done nothing wrong but was ready to go to jail if the courts ordered it. The retired general, who returned to Pakistan last month to run for parliament in the May 11 general election, is accused over the killing of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto and a rebel from the region of Baluchistan. Lawyers are also trying to have him put on trial for treason for subverting the constitution by imposing a state of emergency and sacking judges in 2007. A hearing in this case on Monday was adjourned to Wednesday. At the launch of his All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) partys manifesto held amid tight security at his farmhouse near Islamabad, Musharraf said his conscience was clear. I have a conviction in my heart that I have not done anything wrong, he said. The only thing in my heart was to save Pakistan and now I am here I have the same commitment, that I will save Pakistan. Asked what he would do if he lost the cases and was sentenced to prison, Musharraf told reporters: If that is the decision, I am ready to go.
700 troops rehearse for Thatchers funeral

LONDON, Monday
Hundreds of British troops solemnly processed through the streets of London at dawn on Monday in a full military rehearsal for Margaret Thatchers funeral. Soldiers, sailors and airmen practised their roles in Wednesdays ceremonial funeral for the former British prime minister as a handful Statesmen past and present of early-morning commuters from across the globe are exlooked on. pected to attend her funeral. Major Andrew Chatburn, More than 700 troops took part as a con draped in the in charge of choreographing British ag was carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage to St Pauls Cathedral. Thatcher, one of the giant gures in post-war politics, The age at which former British died last Monday aged 87 Prime Minister died. following a stroke.
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the ceremonial procession, said the pre-sunrise rehearsal went very well. Timings are most important , said Chatburn, ceremonial staff officer for the Household Division, who also ran the procession for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 and last years diamond jubilee parade. (AFP)
The 69-year-old, who has had death threats from the Taliban, is standing for parliament in a seat in the remote northern district of Chitral, close to the Afghan border. Last week he told CNN that he had authorised some US drone missile strikes on Pakistani soil during his 19992008 rule but on Monday he said he was now totally against them. The drone campaign is hugely unpopular in Pakistan, where officials repeatedly denounce the strikes as a violation of sovereignty that inflame anti-Americanism, despite leaked US diplomatic cables that showed leaders allegedly agreed to them in private. Musharrafs power base has withered since he left oce and the APML stands little chance of making serious gains in the election. (AFP)
69
The age of the ex-leader
The only thing in my heart was to save Pakistan and now I am here I have the same commitment
Ex-President Pervez Musharraf
Wave of Iraqi attacks kills 24 ahead of polls

BAGHDAD, Monday
Dozens of attacks across Iraq today, including a brazen car bombing en route to Baghdad airport, killed at least 24 people just days before the countrys rst elections since US troops withdrew. The violence, which struck during morning rush hour amid tightened security ahead of the polls, also wounded more than 210 people and raises further questions about the credibility of the April 20 vote, seen as a key test of Iraqs stability and its security forces capabilities. A total of 14 election hopefuls have already been murdered and just 12 of the countrys 18 provinces will be taking part. Ocials said 20 car bombs exploded Monday in Baghdad, the northern cities of Kirkuk, Tuz Khurmatu, Mosul and Tikrit, the central city of Samarra, and Hilla and Nasiriyah south of Baghdad. Roadside bombs also hit Baquba, north of the capital. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks, but Sunni militants linked to Al-Qaeda frequently attack both government targets and civilians in a bid to destabilise the country. (AFP)
24 | International News
SHOCK | Henrique Capriles supporters ght back tears
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT MINISTRY OF STATE FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
PRESS STATEMENT BOGUS IDP RESETTLEMENT OFFICIALS

The attention of the Ministry of State for Special Programmes has been drawn to erroneous press reports claiming that the Ministry will translocate more than 8,000 IDPs to Endebess in Trans Nzoia County. The Ministry wishes to inform members of the public that Francis Kioko, Peter Tenna and Daniel Kezengwa who last week claimed the Government was to commence resettlement of IDPs Monday 15th April 2013, are NOT employees of this Ministry. They have no authority, whatsoever to issue statements to the media on behalf of the Ministry. The Government has noted with concern that there has been an increasing number of members of the public masquerading as representatives of the government in this resettlement exercise. This is quite unfortunate for somebody to cash in on the plight of IDPs. I wish to inform members of the public, leaders, the media and IDPs that the Ministry of State for Special Programmes is not in the process of buying any land in Trans Nzoia County to resettle Internally Displaced Persons. Whenever we resettle IDPs we always involve the local leadership in order to enhance cohesion between the host community and those being resettled. The Government only works through relevant of agencies such as Ministry of State for Special Programmes, Ministry of Lands, and Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security and the IDPs are not required to pay any money at all. IDPs who might have paid any money to any groups of individuals are asked to report their claims to the police for immediate action. REW A. O. MONDOH, CBS PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of State for Special Programmes
Venezuelan President elect Nicolas Maduro celebrates with his wife Cilia Flores after learning the election results in Caracas. Mr Maduro declared victory on Sunday in the race to succeed late leader Hugo Chavez.
JUAN BARRETO | AFP
Chavez heir wins but rival demands recount

Acting president says he was open to an audit of the vote amid celebrations
CARACAS, Monday
enezuelas acting President Nicolas Maduro began the post-Hugo Chavez era under pressure today after the opposition demanded a recount of his slim victory in a vote to succeed the late leader. Accustomed to seeing Chavez dominate elections, the divided nation awaited whether election authorities would agree to check the result after opposition leader Henrique Capriles deed all expectations by losing by just 235,000 votes. Around the world, Chavezs closest allies from Cuba to Ecuador and Russia congratulated their friends political heir, one month after Chavez lost his battle to cancer aged 58. Riding a wave of grief over his mentors death, Maduro had led opinion polls by double digits, but Mr Capriles ran an energetic campaign that tapped into deep discontent over
rampant crime and economic weakness. The loser is you, Capriles told a news conference early Monday, referring to Maduro, adding: We wont recognize the result until every vote has been counted. Capriles who had accepted defeat when Chavez beat him by 11 points in October polls held up a list of some 3,200 incidents that took place during the vote. Both candidates had pledged during the campaign to recognize the result. The acting president called his fair, legal, constitutional victory, but he said he was open to an audit of the vote. Mission accomplished Comandante Chavez. The people fullled its pledge, Maduro, a 50-year-old former bus driver who rose to foreign minister and vice president, told cheering supporters at the Miraores presidential palace. Before dying, Chavez had urged Venezuelans to vote for Maduro if he was unable to return to power. During the campaign, people chanted Chavez, I swear, my vote is for Maduro, but enthusiasm appeared to have waned at the 11th hour. The National Electoral Council (CNE) said the irreversible result gave
Maduro a victory with 50.7 per cent of the vote compared to 49.1 for Mr Capriles. Venezuela uses electronic voting machines that dispense a backup paper ballot that voters slip into a box. The opposition wants those votes to be counted one by one. At a newspaper stand in the capitals business district of Chacao, known as a Capriles stronghold, supporters of the 40-year-old state governor said they wanted a recount. We want a review of the vote so that we can move forward, so that we are clear whether we lost , said 56-year-old public accountant Oswaldo Gomez (AFP) THE NUMBERS
Tight race
3,200 49.1
Number of incidents cited by Mr Capriles
Capriles percentage of vote
Beer taste triggers reward chemical in brain

PARIS, Monday
The taste of beer, even without any eect from alcohol, triggers a key reward chemical in the brain, according to a study today that explores how people become hooked on booze. Neurologists at the University of Indiana asked 49 men to drink either their favourite beer or Gatorade, a non-alcoholic sports drink, while their brains were scanned by positron emission tomography (PET). The goal was to look at dopamine, a chemical in a part of the brain called the ventral striatum that gives the sensation of reward. The beer was rationed out in tiny amounts just 15 millilitres, or about one tablespoon, every 15 minutes so that the brain could be scanned without the inuence of alcohol. Just a taste of the beer lit up dopamine receptors, and the eect was far greater than for Gatorade, even though many volunteers said they prefered the taste of the soda, the investigators found. The dopamine effect was significantly greater among volunteers with a family history of alcoholism, they reported. (AFP)
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MINISTRY OF WATER AND IRRIGATION PUBLIC NOTICE OPERATION OF DAMS TO ENSURE SAFETY
The rains that have been experienced recently are forecasted to continue and will result or have already resulted in replenishment of the countrys storage dams to capacity with spilling of excess flow. In order to ensure the safety of the dams and of the people living downstream of the dams, all dam owners or their appointed operators must observe the laid down rules and procedures for operating dams provided in the Water Act, 2002 and the Water Resources Management Rules, 2007. In particular, all dam owners or their appointed operators: 1. Shall be responsible for inspecting the dam from time to time to ensure its continued safety and to report any malfunctioning to the Water Resources Management Authority. 2. Shall be responsible for taking adequate measures to notify the Water Resources Management Authority and persons downstream likely to be affected in the event of any discharge from the dam whether caused by dam failure or intended releases from the dam that might result in damage downstream. 3. Shall be responsible for taking adequate measures to protect persons, infrastructure and environment downstream likely to be affected in the event of any discharge from the dam whether caused by dam failure or intended releases from the dam that might result in damage downstream. ENG. R.K. GAITA DIRECTOR, IRRIGATION AND WATER STORAGE
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Kenya Union of the Blind is a national organization of visually impaired persons registered in 1960 under the Societies Ordinance Act. The institutions goal is to promote for Social inclusion of persons with visual impairments through uniting and empowering them as well as advocating for their rights. KUB has received a grant from the European Union (EU) to implement the DOCUSOUND project in Kenya. The project is being undertaken in collaboration with COLOR Italy and the Secretariat of the African Decade of Persons with Disabilities (SADPD) in Senegal. DOCUSOUND is an inclusive media literacy training program with a long-term impact of increasing access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for minorities and the underserved. The program is now accepting applications from persons who are willing /have interest to work in radio and new media. Applications are accepted from both minorities and the larger populations who shall work together in building a network of factual-content/documentary professionals. The goal of the network will be to raise awareness and to strengthen democracy by including minorities and the underserved groups in the public debate through open access to media and information production/distribution. DOCUSOUND program seeks to empower 15 trainees (Ages 21- 40), for a 9-months hands-on work, and who must participate in all workshops, ultimately producing 15 radio documentaries that will be distributed to local communities.50% of the available spots will be reserved for minorities and marginalized communities; Persons with disabilities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information on applications log on to: docusound@colorngo.ngo and or http:// docusound.org/media-literacy-program/.www.kub.or.ke Applications must be received by 5th May, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates/applicants will be contacted. The first training workshop has been planned for early June, 2013. Applications should be directed to Email: admin@kub.or.ke or to Mr. Jackson Agufana Email: ajackson@kub.or.ke, Kenya Union of the Blind P.O. Box 34510 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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BUSINESS
FACELIFT | Firm will overhaul 14 locomotives over the next two years
CHINAS GROWTH SLOWS DOWN TO 7.7 PER CENT This has been attributed to weak overseas demand. P.30
Railways budgets Sh25 billion to upgrade cargo capacity ve-fold

The company will buy new engines and wagons while rehabilitating the existing ones, says chief executive
BY JOHN NJIRU
jnjiru@ke.nationmedia.com ift Valley Railways has unveiled a Sh25.8 billion plan to increase its cargo capacity ve-fold by 2018. The rm contracted to run the 1,400km line between Mombasa and Kampala under a 25-year deal, has revealed a plan that will see its cargo business increase from the current annual capacity of a million tonnes to ve million tonnes in the next ve years. Rift Valley Railways (RVR) chief executive Darlan Fabio de David said the rm will buy new locomotives and wagons while rehabilitating the existing systems. The investors have injected capital and want to see the companys turnaround. We are establishing new systems to ensure optimal services by the rm, Mr David said at the company oces yesterday. The rm is planning to overhaul 14 locomotives over the next two years. It is also hoping to rehabilitate 1,000 wagons while overhauling 2,200 more. Mr David was speaking after signing a two-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the sta lobby group, Railways and Allied Workers Union. In the agreement, the 1,410 union members will receive annual salary increase of between two and eight per cent, longer leave periods and increased allowances. One of investments we want to achieve during the period is the investment in human capital. The agreement with the union is one way to ensure that we have a working relationship with the sta and provide an environment for them to increase their productivity, Mr David said. This comes amid reports that the company is heading for the second round of layos in less than a year as it seeks to cushion its bottom line. Management ocials who spoke to the Daily Nation refused to comment on the matter. Last year the rm sent home 100 workers
Secretaries seek role in running of counties

Certied public secretaries have sought to play a bigger role in the running of county governments as devolution of power and resources gets under way. In a statement yesterday, the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (ICPSK) urged the Transition Authority to ensure county governments have the necessary framework, capacity and infrastructure to eectively perform their roles. ICPSK proposed several areas in the devolution process in which it would like to be involved, including the design of appropriate governance structures for county governments as well as monitoring and evaluation of transition plans. While demanding a say in the county system, the Institutes chairperson, Ms Catherine Musakali, noted that the professional body was involved in the development of the devolved system. We have been actively involved in the constitutional reforms, which led to the devolved government, Ms Musakali said. She added that ICPSK wants to work with the Transition Authority. In response, the Transition Authority said it would engage ICPSK in the devolution process. The collaboration also offers numerous opportunities for ICPSK members to form reference groups that can liaise with operation Transition Authority committees or through co-option, Mr Wamwangi said.
New agreement
THE NUMBERS
Rail company unveils strategic programme

FILE | NATION
A passenger train at Syokimau Railway Station on the outskirts of Nairobi. The companys 1,410 union workers will receive annual salary increase of between two and eight per cent in a new deal.
2018
The year by which Rift Valley Railways intends to have increased its cargo capacity ve-fold
citing the need to adopt a new structure and embrace technology. In Uganda, RVR laid o 200 workers. The Industrial Court in Kenya dismissed a petition the employees led to challenge their retrenchment on a technicality in January. RVR runs the railway line connecting Mombasa port to landlocked Uganda after the two countries kicked out Sheltam Corporation of South Africa and brought in Egyptian private equity rm Citadel. However, concerns have been raised about the companys ability to run the railways.
RVRs system comprises a total track length of 2,350km from the Port of Mombasa in Kenya to Tororo in Uganda. It has 219 locomotives, 7,500 wagons and three water ferries. The rms system involves about 87 per cent and 35 per cent of Kenya Railways Corporations and Uganda Railways Corporations networks respectively. The rm wants to increase its cargo capacity from the current one million tonnes annually to ve million tonnes by 2018. Planned projects include upgrading and modernisation of the locomotive eet, purchase of new wagons and installation of new IT systems.
We have been involved in the reforms, which led to the devolved government
ICPSK chairperson Catherine Musakali
Bangladeshi hacks Googles local domain, users redirected

Internet users trying to access Googles search engine yesterday morning quickly discovered the companys local domain was compromised. A hacker, who identied himself as Bangladeshi, defaced the companys Google.co.ke domain, replacing the page with a black background with the word hacked engraved on it. The error was quickly fixed. Google Kenya, however, denied claims it had been hacked into. The company explained that it was the domain name server (DNS), which hosts google.co.ke that had been compromised. The breach, known as a DNS hijack, re-directed users to a dierent site whenever they tried to reach Googles local domain. Google services in Kenya were not hacked. For a short period, some users visiting www.google.co.ke and a few other website were re-directed to a dierent website. We are in contact
100
The number of Kenyan websites defaced by an Indonesian hacker last year
with the organisation responsible for managing domain names in Kenya, Google Kenya said in a statement. A domain name server is a large capacity computer run by an Internet Service Provider that translates domain names of businesses, individuals or other entities to their respective IP addresses. The Bangladeshi hacker, TiGERM@TE, has over the last few years gained notoriety for targeting
vulnerable domain servers across the world. In January 2011, TiGERM@TE, targeted several domains in Bangladesh. In February, the hacker went after high prole domains in Malawi. There are growing concerns over cyber security in Kenya. Last year, an Indonesian hacker attacked more than 100 Kenya government websites in a major security breach.
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GOING DOWN | Fuel prices reduced
Good signs of viable oil in Turkana, says Tullow

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT Kenya is inching closer to having a commercially viable oil following announcements by Tullow Oil that the first of its six Ngamia-1 wells has been releasing 281 barrels per day. Making the announcement yesterday, the British Oil and Gas exploration company said the results at the Ngamia-1 well in Block 10BB were a positive sign of the commercial viability. The results from the rst ow test at Ngamia are very encouraging and prove the rst potentially commercial ow from the Lower Lokhone reservoir section. The remaining tests in the Auwerwer reservoir units will give us a fuller indication of Ngamias production potential, Tullow exploration director Angus McCoss said, even as an expert said more needs to be done for the oil wells to be declared viable. The information does not add much to the journey towards conrmation of commercial quantities, Petroleum Focus Consultants director George Wachira said in a statement to the Daily Nation. Tullow also announced that it had started drilling in Southern Ethiopia at the Sabisa-1 well in the South Omo Block.
281
The number of barrels one of the Ngamia-1 oil wells has been releasing per day
Passers-by look on as Mr Justino Masika, a supervisor at a petrol station in Eldoret Town, adjusts fuel prices downwards on a billboard.
JARED NYATAYA | NATION
BANKING | Limited cash key undoing
Small banks miss out on big projects

Their capital base is often insucient to lend clients carrying out major works
BY GRIFFINS OMWENGA
gomwenga@ke.nationmedia.com mall banks are being locked out of big government projects due to their low capital base, a professional services rm has said. In a report released yesterday, RSM Ashvir Consulting indicated that 21 smallest banks in the country, each with a deposit base below Sh15 billion, command only nine per cent of the total assets and customer deposits in the banking sector. They account for about three per cent of the sectors protability. Due to this, their capital base is often inadequate to lend out to clients carrying out big infrastructure projects. Lack of money to lend out to potential customers as loans and advances and participate in nancing of big government or private sector projects is locking out small banks from the industrys humongous prots, said Ashvir Consulting chief executive, Mr Ashif Kassam. The small banks were urged to merge into larger nancial institutions in order to sharpen their competitive edge in the local nancial sector. His sentiments echo those expressed by Ms Sheel Gill, KPMGs director for Transaction and Restructuring in East Africa, in an article published in our sister publication the Business Daily. We have 46 banks in Kenya, 67 per cent of which are in the category of small, all competing for increasing business, she wrote.
Lack of money is locking out small banks from huge prots

Ashvir Consulting chief executive, Mr Ashif Kassam
28 | Business
NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
Last 12 Mths High Low Security Yesterday Prices Prev deal Shares traded
57.00 22.00 89.00 67.50 148.00 111.00 500.00 400.00 23.50 14.50 13.60 10.00 315.00 180.00
Agricultural
Eaagads Ord 1.25 Kakuzi Ord.5.00 Kapchorua Tea Co. Ord 5.00 Limuru Tea Co. Ord 20.00 Rea Vipingo Plantations Ord 5.00 Sasini Ltd Ord 1.00 Williamson Tea Kenya Ord 5.00
25.00 85.00
23.00 13.40
25.50 85.50 125.00 470.00 23.00 13.10 274.00
100 6,900
229,800 35,300
115.00 90.00 549.00 28000 140.00 88.00 325.00 180.00 3.70 1.35 7.35 4.00 16.50 8.60
Manufacturing & Allied
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110.00 543.00 306.00 3.25 4.90 15.90 11.10 110.00 542.00 130.00 304.00 3.50 3.00 4.95 15.55 3,500 4,500 16,400 139,100 514,100 5,400 Money Market Funds African Alliance Kenya Shilling Fund Old Mutual Money Market Fund British-American Money Market Fund Stanbic Money Market Fund CBA Market Fund CIC Money Market Fund Amana Money Market Fund Suntra Money Market Fund Zimele Money Market Fund ICEA Money Market Fund Madison Asset Money Market Fund African Alliance Fixed Income Fund CIC Fixed Income Fund Stanbic Fixed Income Fund B1 Stanbic Fixed Income Fund A Standard Investment Income Fund Standard Investment Equity Growth Fund African Alliance Kenya Equity Fund ICEA Equity Fund British-American Equity Fund CBA Equity Fund CIC Equity Fund Dyer and Blair Equity Fund Old Mutual Equity Fund Stanbic Equity Fund Suntra Equity Fund Madison Asset Equity Fund African Alliance Managed Fund British-American Managed Retirement Fund Amana Growth Fund ICEA Growth Fund Amana Balanced Fund British-American Balanced Fund CIC Balanced Fund Old Mutual Balanced Fund/Toboa Suntra Balanced Fund Madison Asset Balanced Fund Zimele Balanced Fund CFC Simba Fund Old Mutual East Africa Fund British American Bond Plus Fund Dyer and Blair Bond Fund ICEA Bond Fund Old Mutual Bond Fund Daily Yield Eective Annual Rate 7.07% 7.31% Kenya Shilling 8.19% 8.50% Kenya Shilling 8.93% 9.38% Kenya Shilling 7.66% 7.93% Kenya Shilling Kenya Shilling 7.95% 8.27% 8.98% 9.36% Kenya Shilling 9.78% 9.97% Kenya Shilling 5.27% 5.41% Kenya Shilling 9.0% 9.31% Kenya Shilling 7.76% 8.07% Kenya Shilling 8.67% 9.03% Kenya Shilling 10.95 10.59 Kenya Shilling 9.80 10.05 Kenya Shilling 99.97 99.97 Kenya Shilling 99.55 99.55 Kenya Shilling 95.47 96.00 Kenya Shilling 77.79 78.32 Kenya Shilling 171.54 161.09 Kenya Shilling Kenya Shilling 119.33 125.61 180.37 186.10 Kenya Shilling 151.57 159.54 Kenya Shilling 13.13 13.82 Kenya Shilling 171.56 180.59 Kenya Shilling 355.63 377.33 Kenya Shilling 143.34 151.28 Kenya Shilling 130.42 137.28 Kenya Shilling 58.31 61.39 Kenya Shilling 20.02 18.85 Kenya Shilling Kenya Shilling 123.25 124.29 93.37 98.28 Kenya Shilling 123.30 129.79 Kenya Shilling 93.75 97.66 Kenya Shilling 181.58 186.89 Kenya Shilling 12.53 13.12 Kenya Shilling 149.65 157.95 Kenya Shilling 112.37 118.28 Kenya Shilling 69.53 72.80 Kenya Shilling 4.63 4.77 Kenya Shilling Kenya Shilling 118.79 125.04 145.41 152.66 Kenya Shilling 150.56 153.63 Kenya Shilling 123.63 126.15 Kenya Shilling Kenya Shilling 91.73 92.65 101.75 103.82 Kenya Shilling
A.Baumann & Co. Ord 5.00 B.O.C Kenya Ord 5.00 BAT Kenya Ltd Ord 10.00 Carbacid Investments Ord 5.00 East African Breweries Ord 2.00 Eveready EA Ord 1.00 Kenya Orchards Ord 5.00 Mumias Sugar Co. Ord 2.00 Unga Group Ord 5.00
29.00 14.20 5.60
Automobiles & Accessories

21.00 12.00 3.40 Car & General (K) Ord 5.00 CMC Holdings Ord 0.50 Marshalls (E.A.) Ord 5.00 Sameer Africa Ord 5.00
5.75
26.75 13.50 12.40 5.70
10.10 3.75 AccessKenya Group Ord 1.00 8.60 8.80 6.60 3.05 Safaricom Ltd Ord. 0.05 6.40 6.50 NSE All Share Index(NASI)-(1 Jan 2008=100 Down 0.77points to close at 120.94 NSE 20 Share Index Down 25.57 points to close at 4994.94 Equity Turnover Close2521,1819,582 Previous sh481,195,704 135,100
Telecommunication & Technology
94,000 5,659,000
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Euro BANK ABC Barclays Co-op Equity NBK KCB buy sell buy sell buy sell buy sell buy sell buy sell buy sell buy sell buy sell buy sell buy sell 109.76 110.03 109.44 110.26 109.73 110.00 110.25 110.39 110.33 110.46 110.00 110.40 108.99 109.81 109.53 109.82 108.71 108.86 110.10 110.25 109.70 110.20
18.50 10.70 67.00 34.50 164.00 86.00 36.50 17.00 26.50 13.00 44.00 20.25 24.25 16.00 58.00 25.00 320.00 160.00 18.00 10.15
Banking
$ 83.95 84.15 83.75 84.25 83.90 84.10 84.25 84.35 84.20 84.40 84.55 84.75 83.80 84.00 83.80 84.00 84.95 85.05 84.20 84.40 83.80 84.30
128.70 129.03 128.26 129.19 128.59 128.91 128.94 129.11 129.50 129.63 129.30 129.80 128.26 128.69 128.36 128.67 128.10 128.29 129.45 129.60 128.40 128.90
C$ 82.19 82.40 82.10 82.76 82.30 82.51 82.93 83.07 83.24 83.37 82.90 83.30 81.27 82.36 82.23 82.43 83.74 83.87 83.30 83.45 82.10 82.60
SF 90.08 90.58 89.92 90.65 90.19 90.46 90.50 90.64 90.48 90.64 90.40 90.80 90.05 90.40 90.02 90.24 89.33 89.45 90.30 90.45 90.20 90.70
IR 1.53 1.54 1.55 1.56 1.53 1.53 1.54 1.54 1.54 1.54 1.54 1.55 1.53 1.56 1.53 1.54 1.56 1.56 1.55 1.60 1.53 1.54
JY 85.73 86.03 85.29 85.98 85.68 85.90 84.52 84.63 84.55 84.69 85.70 86.00 85.47 85.79 85.00 86.00 90.78 90.92 84.50 84.65 85.60 86.10
ZR 9.26 9.28 9.27 9.34 9.16 9.43 9.43 9.45 9.44 9.47 9.30 9.50 9.20 9.37 9.30 9.40 9.16 9.22 9.45 9.50 9.20 9.60
Barclays Bank Ord 0.50 CFC Stanbic of Kenya Holdings Ord.5.00 Diamond Trust Bank Ord 4.00 Equity Bank Ord 0.50 Housing Finance Co Ord 5.00 KCB Ord 1.00 NBK Ord 5.00 NIC Bank Ord 5.00 StandardChartered Ord 5.00 Co-op Bank of Kenya Ord 1.00
17.60 63.50 154.00 34.50 24.75 42.00 22.50 53.00 316.00 16.90
17.50 64.00 154.00 35.00 24.50 42.00 22.75 52.50 317.00 16.95
927,000 14,900 11,500 332,100 254,200 399,600 45,400 24,300 9,700 1,926,200
4.50 3.00 19.00 10.25 21.00 8.50 400.00 145.00 75.50 40.00 38.00 20.00 61.00 36.00 24.00 9.00
Commercial & Services

Express Ord 5.00 Hutchings Biemer Ord 5.00 Kenya Airways Ord 5.00 Longhorn Kenya Ord 1.00 Nation Media Group Ord. 2.50 ScanGroup Ord. 1.00 Standard Group Ord 5.00 TPS EA (Serena) Ord 1.00 Uchumi Supermarket Ord 5.00
4.25 11.00 9.00 338.00 69.50 34.50 53.50 23.00
4.25 20.25 10.95 9.00 395.00 69.50 35.00 53.00 22.00
1,000 703,700 10,900 2,800 56,200 2,600 2,700 66,300
CBA CFC Stanbic GulfAfrican FCB Prime
74.00 225.00 56.50 17.50 65.00
Construction & Allied

48.75 143.00 24.00 9.55 32.00
ARM Cement Ord 1.00 BamburiCement Ord 5.00 Crown Paints Kenya Ord 5.00 E.A.Cables Ord 0.50 E.A.Portland Cement Ord 5.00
67.50 210.00 56.00 16.95 57.00
67.50 205.00 55.00 16.75 56.00
625,300 1,100 1,300 12,100 400
CBK RATES
1 US Dollar 1 Sterling Pound 1 Euro 1 South African Rand Ksh/Ush 1 Ksh/Tsh 1 Ksh/Rwanda Franc 1 Ksh/Burundi Franc 1 UAE Dirham 1 Canadian Dollar 1 Swiss Franc 100 Japanese Yen 1 Swedish Kroner 1 Norwegian Kroner 1 Danish Kroner 1 Indian Rupee 1 Hong Kong Dollar 1 Singapore Dollar 1 Saudi Riyal 1 Chinese Yuan 1 Australian Dollar
16.05 16.95 20.75 18.00
Energy & Petroleum

7.05 9.05 14.00 12.65 KenGen Ord 2.50 KenolKobil Ltd Ord 0.05 KP&LC Ord 2.50 Total Kenya Ord 5.00 Umeme Ltd Ord 0.50
15.80 10.45 19.40 16.70
15.90 10.40 19.45 16.05 10.25
564,500 289,000 111,900 38,300 -
9.60 3.80 7.00 3.05 280.00 150.00 17.50 7.15 12.00 6.30 67.00 18.00
Insurance
British American Investments Co.0.10 CIC Insurance Group Ord.1.00 Jubilee Holdings Ord 5.00 Kenya Re Corporation Ord 2.50 Liberty Kenya Holdings Ord 1.00 Pan Africa Insurance Ord 5.00
9.00 5.60 270.00 17.40 12.95 61.00
9.00 5.60 269.00 16.90 13.30 62.00
173,900 374,800 17,900 351,600 82,000 53,800
23.50 500.00 4.50 37.75
Investment
11.05 220.00 3.05 20.00
Centum Investment Co Ord 0.50 City Trust Ord 5.00 Olympia Capital Holdings Ord 5.00 Trans-Century Ord 0.50
21.50 4.95 34.75
21.25 448.00 4.65 34.75
488,300 16,300 110,500
Mean 83.9889 128.7456 109.8554 9.3197 30.2065 19.3598 7.5606 18.7648 22.8669 82.5028 90.3043 85.7432 13.1725 14.6730 14.7237 1.5362 10.8206 67.9137 22.3955 13.5746 87.6550
Buy 83.8889 128.5913 109.7164 9.3041 30.1110 19.2772 7.5040 18.4448 22.8393 82.3906 90.1817 85.6109 13.1533 14.6525 14.7055 1.5345 10.8072 67.8274 22.3686 13.5580 87.5297
Sell 84.0889 128.8999 109.9944 9.3352 30.3020 19.4424 7.61721 19.0848 22.8944 82.6150 90.4269 85.8756 13.1917 14.6936 14.7418 1.5379 10.8340 68.0001 22.4225 13.5912 87.7804
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78.73 0.37698 174.70 6.7727 0.7068 0.28431 1500 1.2787 0.3850 3.6401 3.7501 70.72 214.2 3.6729
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BOOST | Company is investing heavily in the expansion of production capacity for its remaining brands
Beauty rm unveils new growth plan

Interconsumer Products says it has put Sh1 billion into building new plants
BY MUTHOKI MUMO
mumumo@ke.nationmedia.com local company has embarked on a major expansion drive following sale of its health and beauty business to a French multinational. Interconsumer Products, which has sold its Nice & Lovely brand to French rm LOreal, yesterday said it has put at least Sh1.1 billion in new plants to manufacture diapers, sanitary towels and shoe polish. The rms chief executive, Mr Paul Kinuthia, revealed the company had commissioned a Sh500 million factory to manufacturer
Microsoft holds tech contest for varsity students

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT In a bid to encourage development of mobile applications for its Windows 8 platform, Microsoft yesterday held a technology competition for university students in Nairobi yesterday. Dubbed ImagineCup, the competition drew over 100 university students in the Kenyan edition of a global competition. The competition encouraged the young innovators to come up with local, technology solutions for some of the problem facing the world today. While many local developers have focused on developing consumer applications, it is important that they also look into the opportunities that exist in the Business2Consumer apps, Microsofts director of legal and corporate aairs, Mr Louis Otieno, said. The competition was run in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and mobile phone manufacturer Nokia. ImagineCup is now in its tenth year, having run since 2003 and has over the decades attracted the participation of 1.65 million people from over 180 countries. This years winners will represent Kenya in the worldwide nals that will take place in St Petersburg, Russia in July.
the Bouncy brand of diapers in January. Two other plants are under construction and will be commissioned before the end of this year at an estimated cost of Sh600 million. We have decided to localise our production. We used to produce Bouncy in China, but we have brought it to Kenya and now we want to do the same with the shoe polish and the sanitary towels, he said. Mr Kinuthia was speaking on the sidelines of a joint press conference with LOreal yesterday. Interconsumer Products is a 13-year-old Kenyan company that had grown to become the third largest player in the local beauty and health industry competing neck-and-neck with international companies. Last year, the company reported a turnover of about Sh1.64 billion (15 million Euro). The two rms revealed that a fully-owned LOreal subsidi-
BACKGROUND
LOreal East Africa managing director Patricia Ithau after signing a deal with Interconsumer Products managing director Paul Kinuthia.
DIANA NGILA | NATION
Company was third largest

Interconsumer Products is a 13-year-old Kenyan rm that had become the third largest player in the local beauty and health industry, competing neck-to-neck with international companies. Last year, it reported a turnover of about Sh1.64 billion.
is recording double digit growth. This growth has attracted major international companies. LOreal set up shop locally in 2011. Over the last three years, other players, including Swedish Oriame and American Revlon, have entered the local market.
We used to produce Bouncy in China but we have brought it to Kenya

Interconsumer Products CEO Paul Kinuthia
ary, Interbeauty Products, will now take over the management of Interconsumers beauty and health brands, including Nice & Lovely hair care products, Clarion nail polish and Golden Touch face cream. Under the acquisition deal, Interconsumer will retain its hygiene brands.LOreal will now straddle both the bottom-end and the top-end of the market as it seeks greater dominance in Kenyas beauty sector. Statistics indicate that Kenyas beauty and health sector is worth at least Sh20 billion and
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OUTLOOK | Slowdown has fuelled fears recent pick-up is faltering due to weak overseas demand
Chinas growth slows to 7.7pc

Observers optimistic the countrys economy will still be a driver of the global recovery
BEIJING, Monday
rowth in China slowed to 7.7 per cent in the first quarter, below forecasts and fuelling fears a recent pick-up in the worlds number-two economy is faltering on weak overseas demand. The figure released today for January-March from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) compared with a median 8.0 per cent forecast in a poll of economists by AFP and marked a slowdown from 7.9 per cent in the previous quarter. Observers are still optimistic that Chinas economy will be a driver of a global recovery and the pick-up at the end of last year which snapped seven straight quarters of slowing reinforced those hopes. But analysts said todays data and a series of other downbeat gures recently point to a weak outlook and questioned whether policymakers would be able to address it. The GDP statistics unsettled in-
US agency to inspect Boeing 737s

NEW YORK, Monday
The US Federal Aviation Agency plans to inspect more than 1,000 Boeing 737 airplanes to check for corrosion on certain pins that could compromise safety, according to a notice on the Federal Register. In the document, dated today, the agency said it had been informed of an incorrect procedure used to apply the wear and corrosion protective surface coating to attach pins of the horizontal stabiliser rear spar. The parts will need to be inspected and, in problem cases, replaced to prevent premature failure of the attach pins, which could cause reduced structural integrity ... resulting in loss of control of the airplane. The notice did not mention any incident so far resulting from the faulty parts. It stated that the airworthiness directive, issued in accordance with Boeing, will take eect on May 20 and aects 1,050 airplanes of US registry. The 737, a single aisle jet is Boeings most popular model, with more than 10,000 planes sold. An FAA spokesman told AFP the agency occasionally publishes such directives. (AFP)
Global recovery driver
vestors, who pushed the Shanghai Composite Index down more than one per cent to close at its lowest level since the end of December. The NBS statement cited the complicated and volatile economic environment at home and abroad, adding that Chinas ruling Communist Party and government were committed to making progress while ensuring stability. NBS spokesman Sheng Laiyun told reporters the global economy saw profound adjustment in the rst quarter of 2013, blaming aggressive monetary easing policies overseas for strengthening Chinas yuan currency and hitting exports. The recovery has been slow, in particular some developed countries have carried out quantitative easing policies, he said. This has created bigger pressure for the appreciation of currencies in developing countries and this has made it more dicult to increase exports. Central banks in the US and Japan have unveiled measures to support their economies. (AFP)
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The median forecast of Chinas growth in a poll of economists conducted by AFP
Card players on a street in Shanghai. Chinas economic growth slowed to 7.7 per cent in the rst quarter of this year fuelling concerns recovery may not go as predicted.
PETER PARKSY | AFP
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF ENERGY TENDER NOTICE

TENDER NO. MOE/ONT/22/2012-2013 FOR SUPPLY, CONSTRUCTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF BIOGAS DIGESTER AT KAIMOSI TEACHERS COLLEGE IN VIHIGA COUNTY (In support of Vision 2030 Flagship Projects) The Ministry of Energy invites sealed tenders for the Supply, Construction, Testing and Commissioning of Biogas-Digester at Kaimosi Teachers College in Vihiga County using sewage. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at the Supply Chain Management Office, Ministry of Energy, 24th Floor, Room 24-16, Nyayo House on Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, during normal working hours. A complete set of tender documents with detailed specifications may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 5,000/= in Cash or Bankers Cheque payable to Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy. Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for at least (90) days from the closing date of the tender. Tenderers must submit a Bid Security of 2% of the Tender sum, valid for 120 days from the date of tender opening in form of a Bank Guarantee or an Insurance Bond from Insurance Company licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) and approved by Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA). Completed tender documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked Tender No. MOE/ONT/22/2012-2013 for Supply, Construction, Testing and Commissioning of a Biogas-Digester at Kaimosi Teachers College in Vihiga County and addressed to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, P. O. Box 30582 00100, NAIROBI www.energy.go.ke and be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 24th Floor, Nyayo House so as to reach on or before 8th May, 2013 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the Main Conference Room on 23rd Floor, Northern Wing, Nyayo House in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Late tenders will not be accepted. Any canvassing will lead to disqualification of tenderer(s). HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES For : PERMANENT SECRETARY
KISII UNIVERSITY
MINISTRY OF STATE FOR PLANNING, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & VISION 2030 Southern Nyanza Community Development Project
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
TENDER ADVERTISEMENT
The Government of Kenya has received credit from International Fund for Agricultural Development [IFAD] towards financing Southern Nyanza Community Development Project. The Projects objectives are to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods of the poor communities in selected divisions of seven Districts i.e, Nyamira North, Rachuonyo North, Homa-Bay, Nyatike, Kuria West, Ndhiwa and Suba. The project is supported through several components i.e. Community Empowerment, Agriculture and livestock development with a subcomponent of Rural Finance, Primary Health Care, Domestic Water Supply and Irrigation and Project Management and Coordination. The Project now intends to apply part of the proceeds as below: 1. TENDER No. SNCDP/PMU /08/2012-2013 Construction and Completion of remaining works at Alendo Community Learning Resource Centre in Nyatike District The Project Manager Southern Nyanza Community Development Project, P.O Box 229-40300, HOMABAY
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Or be deposited at the Homabay District Commissioners tender box so as to reach latest by 11.30 AM on 8th May, 2013. The tender documents will be opened immediately after the closing time at District Commissioner Board Room, Homa Bay, in the presence of bidders who choose to attend. Late submissions will not be accepted whatever the circumstances. The Project reserves the right to accept or reject any application in whole or in part without giving any reason whatsoever.
His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya, Hon. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, EGH, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Forces and His Excellency the Deputy President, Hon. William Samoei Ruto for assumption of ofce. We wish you tremendous success as you steer our beloved country to greater heights of development and social equity.
The Project now invites sealed tenders from eligible contractors for the above tender. Interested firms may obtain a complete set of tender documents from the Project Procurement Office, upon payment of a Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 2, 000.00 for each set of tender document, payable to the District Treasury- Homabay. The applicants should submit business registration certificate, VAT certificate, PIN Number, Tax compliance certificate and Bid bond equivalent to 2% of the tendered sum, from a reputable bank or insurance company in respect of each tender submitted and proof of similar works done in the recent past. Bids not received and not opened in public at the time of opening shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances. Prices quoted must remain valid for 120 days from the date of opening. Prices quoted must be expressed in Kenya Shillings and inclusive of all applicable Government Taxes. Canvassing and any form of corruption intended to influence whole or part of the process will lead to automatic disqualification, irrespective of the procurement stage. The Project reserves the right to accept or reject any application in whole or in part without giving any reason whatsoever. NB. All applicants should clearly indicate their physical location in addition to postal address. Those who have successfully and satisfactorily done similar works for the project are encouraged to apply. A pre-tender site visit has been organized on 30th April, 2013 starting from Karungu Divisional Headquarters (SORI) at 10.30AM. Project Manager For: The Permanent Secretary
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KFS to plant 1.3 million trees in two counties

Laikipia The Kenya Forest Service wants to plant 1.3 million trees in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties as part of their aorestation programme. Yesterday, the State agency released 240,000 exotic tree seedlings for planting on 120 hectares to replenish Marmanet Forest and another 43,000 indigenous tree seedlings to be planted along water catchment areas that have been destroyed by loggers. The exercise was aimed at restoring forest cover within the high-capped water catchment areas that are sources of major rivers in the country.
DISPUTE | Levy row hits sector
Community buy-in
Aberdare conservancy manager Benjamin Kinyili said residents who depend on the forest would be fully engaged in the exercise starting this week. Laikipia County forest boss William Cheptoo said the community had been roped in so as to inculcate a-tree-lovingattitude among residents and students
in nearby schools. Residents are leading the exercise in North Marment, Rumuruti, Wiyuiririe IDP farm, Lariak and Shamanek, said Mr Cheptoo. Mr Kinyili added that the ongoing oods across the country could be mitigated if citizens planted more trees. Such trees act as buer zones for lower areas incase it oods. Some 700,000 exotic and 300,000 indigenous tree seedlings will also be prepared for planting in various forests across the country, said the ocial.
Tour operators threaten Kwale resorts boycott

Association says it is losing business due to Sh85 fee county charges each tourist
BY MATHIAS RINGA
mringa@ke.nationmedia.com County revokes the $1 levy or else we shall not take holidaymakers there, she warned. She said last month, a tour firm ferrying 65 tourists to Wasini lost Sh700,000 after the holidaymakers refused to part with the $1 while KWS lost Sh110,000 in gate fees. In total, the tour rm, KWS and dhow operator, who was supposed to take the tourists to Wasini Marine Park, lost Sh1.2 million, she said. Tour firms take between 400 and 500 tourists to Kwale countys marine park and game reserve every week. THE CHARGES
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(Industrial Training Act Cap 237 Laws of Kenya)
NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON BOOKING AND REGISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT TRADE TESTS - YEAR 2013
The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a state corporation established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act 2011 Cap 237 of the Laws of Kenya. NITA wishes to inform the general public and persons wishing to sit for Government Trade Tests that the registration for the year 2013 is currently in progress. ( Including the following trades: Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Grades III, II and I. Electronics Mechanics Grade III and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Grade III) The table below provides the details of the bookings fees, the period of booking and the testing period as follows:
Level of Test Artisan Grade I Artisan Grade II Artisan Grade III Booking fees (Ksh) 5,000.00 4,000.00 2,500.00 Booking Period From To 2nd January 2013 31st May 2013 2nd January 2013 31st July 2013 Testing Period August 2013 December 2013
The Industrial Training Act Cap 237 Laws of Kenya provides that a person wishing to be tested in a specific trade area submits an application to the Director General (NITA), using the prescribed Booking Form. The forms are available free of charge at the following NITA offices: - NITA offices situated in Commercial Street Industrial - Nairobi - Kisumu Industrial Training Centre Kisumu - Mombasa Industrial Training Centre Mombasa - County Levy office in Nakuru - County Levy office in Nyeri - NITA website: www.nita.go.ke Payments are to be made in favour of the National Industrial Training Authority in any branch of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and the account details are as follows: Account Name: National Industrial Training Authority Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Branch: KCB Industrial Area Account No: 11 02 58 80 75 Bank Code: 0 - 113 Please Note: 1. Requirements: The tests are open to candidates with: a) Grade III: Practical exposure acquired in a training institution and/or workplace. b) Grade II: Hands-on practical experience acquired after passing Grade III (or equivalent) c) Grade I: Hands-on practical experience acquired after passing Grade II (or equivalent) 2. Candidates who were tested in the past and were successful are advised to use result slips to book for the next level of test 3. Candidates who book later than the stipulated period indicated in the table above will not be considered for the year 2013 trade tests 4. All NITA trainees should also pay Course and Hostel fees in the above account and forward banking in slips as given below. Candidates and trainees are asked to forward pay- in banking slips, duly completed booking form, two coloured passport photographs and a copy of identification card to the Director General NITA in the above given address OR deposit all the documents in NITA offices in Nairobi, Kisumu Industrial Training Centre, Mombasa Industrial Training Centre, County Levy offices in Nakuru and Nyeri. All the documents should be received on or before closing dates shown in the table above. You are asked to get in touch with Director General, NITA for any further clarification.
our operators have threatened to stop taking tourists to sites in Kwale County following the introduction of a new levy. The $1 (Sh85) levy came into eect in February after a decision by the Kwale County Council last year that tourists visiting Wasini and Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park or Shimba Hills be charged. Kenya Association of Tour O perators (Kato) official Monika Solanki yesterday said 67 tour rms will stop taking holidaymakers to the sites if the levy is not scrapped. She said each visitor paid a gate fee of $20 (Sh1,700) to the Kenya Wildlife Service and tourists refused to pay more as they felt cheated. Ms Solanki said already each tourist parts with $110 (Sh9,350) comprising $50 visa fee, $40 departure fee and $20 gate fees at parks. We demand that Kwale
What visitors spend
Kenya Association of Tour Operators ocial Monika Solanki says each tourist parts with $110 (Sh9,350) just to see the sights. This comprises $50 visa fee, $40 departure fee and $20 gate fees at parks.
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Man handed death Farmer killed by sentence for robbery marauding elephants
A man was yesterday sentenced to death for robbery with violence. A Nyeri court found Lawrence Mwangi guilty of robbing Mr Japheth Muthui of a mobile phone and Sh11,000 at Spinners Bar and Restaurant in Nyeri on March 24, 2012. Mr Muthui said Mwangi and his accomplice entered a room he had booked at the place and demanded the phone. A farmer died after he was attacked by elephants in Munyutu village. Mr Paul Mugendi was walking home after selling tea when he was attacked by the marauding elephants at the edge of Mt Kenya Forest. He was found on Sunday morning with severe injuries. Embu Provincial Hospital medical superintendent Henry Mutune said the victim died on Sunday night.
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Boda boda operator found decapitated

A boda boda operator was found dead with his body left headless at Machine area in Lanet. Mr Moses Ndichu Kimani, 20, went missing on Friday after he allegedly received a call from people he knew to take them to an unknown destination. Are police boss Bernard Kioko yesterday said three suspects had been arrested and were helping police with investigations.
House set ablaze with family inside

A family escaped death when the father went berserk and torched his house at Kapkechir Village in Marigat District. Residents said the man got home at 8pm and found his wife and children dining. Without a word, he locked the door from outside and set the house on re, a villager said. The wife reportedly escaped and alerted villagers, who rescued the children.
PATRICK OMUTIA DIRECTOR GENERAL (NITA)
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RAINS | Businesses paralysed in Nyanza after downpour destroys premises, roads, houses and crops
12,000 ood victims camp at schools

Other villagers have moved into church compounds on higher ground
BY NATION TEAM
newsdesk@ke.nationmedia.com partners. KRCS will be monitoring the situation in relation to the forecasted oods during these long rains, he said. Most of the displaced residents rely on stream water, which poses health risks to them as it is contaminated. Meanwhile, police in Mumias have urged residents to be careful when crossing River Nzoia, which had broken its banks. Area police boss George Seda said families that used to live near the river had moved. Elsewhere, the government has already sent a consignment of food to ood victims in Nyatike constituency, Migori County. The victims are mainly camping at Nyora and Kabuto primary schools. Area DC Moses Ivuto said food distribution had begun. The situation now is under control and there is no cause for alarm, he said. In Taita Taveta County, residents have asked the government to help prevent an outbreak of waterborne diseases after pit latrines were washed away and more than 1,000 families displaced by oods in the area. Residents from Kimorigo,
BRIEFLY
NAROK
Police disperses mob baying for mans blood

Ocers were forced to re in the air to scatter a mob, which had stormed a police station, baying for the blood of a man accused of murder. When their demands were not met, they shouted and threatened to set the Mulot Police Station in Narok South District on re on Sunday. The man was later sneaked out through the back door and transferred to the Narok police headquarters.
ore than 12,000 people displaced by oods in Nyanza have moved into schools and churches on higher ground, where they have set up makeshift camps. Businesses have been paralysed in the region due to the deluge that is destroying business premises, roads, houses and crops. Areas hard hit by the oods in the region include Nyando, Nyakach, Muhoroni, Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay, Nyatike, Kisumu and Suba districts. Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) West Kenya region assistant manager Emmanuel Owako said they were evacuating ood victims and assessing the extent of damage and loss of property. He said they were working together with the Provincial Administration, among other
TO THE RESCUE
KIRINYAGA
Ministry sends food to residents

The Ministry of Special Programmes has moved to help ood victims with food. It has sent 300 bags of maize, 300 bags of rice, 100 bags of beans and 50 cartons of cooking oil for distribution to over 1,000 victims camping at Nyora and Kabuto primary schools.
Ngutuni and Marobo villages, where houses were submerged following a downpour, said they were worried of contracting diseases. On Sunday, the government ordered residents living in low-lying areas to move to higher ground to avoid further losses. Reported by Lilian Ochieng, John Shilitsa, Elisha Otieno and Anthony Kitimo
Gang injures trader in shooting drama

Residents of Riverside estate in Nyahururu town salvage their belongings yesterday after oods marooned their homes.
JOSEPH KURI | NATION
A trader was yesterday injured in a shoot-out with three gangsters in Kutus Town. Mr Samuel Manja was on his way to the bank when one of the gangsters stood in the middle of the road near Kirinyaga University College wielding an AK47 rie. Fearing for his life he reversed as the gangsters shot at him. He also shot back.
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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ket and through our products and services, giving businesses the opportunity to grow. The institutions indigenization is moving on well and our product offering is expanding, says Managing Director/ CEO Tunji Adeniyi. Mr. Adeniyi says the future for the bank Mr. Tunji Adeniyi, and the country is Managing Director/CEO bright as both are UBA Kenya Bank Limited yet to attain their true potential. UBA Kenya Bank is the Kenyan subsidiary of United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC. It officially started operations on 7th October 2009 after obtaining approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya. UBA Plc. has invested US$15 million in UBA Kenya Bank Ltd to support banking operations. Additional US$8 million has been injected to further support UBA Kenyas business expansion plans. Kenya, Mr. Adeniyi notes, is the gateway to East Africa and is strategically located to serve landlocked nations in the region. He adds that Kenya has a huge potential especially because it boasts the human resources to power UBAs Pan-African agenda and the East African Communitys dream of financial integration. That is why UBA helped spread the message of give peace a chance in the run-up to the countrys peaceful elections, said the UBA Kenya MD/CEO. The essence of business is to create customers and
serve them efficiently, says UBA Kenya Managing Director/CEO Mr. Tunji Adeniyi. We have long-term strategies for our Kenya operations. We know that there is a time to sow and a time to harvest. We have come to Kenya and are sowing. Harvest time is nearing. UBA Kenya currently has three branches at Westlands, Industrial Area and Upper Hill all in Nairobi, and 98 agency outlets through an Agency alliance with Postbank. We are looking to open two more branches in Nairobi and Mombasa very soon. UBA Kenyas strategic focus is on Key sectors of Kenyas economy:- Tourism and Hospitality, Public Sector , Energy, Education, Commerce and Industry, Telecommunications and Agriculture. Mr. Adeniyi praises Kenyas banking regulatory environment. He considers the legal framework strong enough to protect depositors and customers in general but also enabling enough for institutions in the industry to do well. He, however, chides the African mentality of considering some institutions as alien yet they belong to the continent. He then moves to point out that UBA Kenya is not a Nigerian bank as some people may think. UBA Kenya is registered in this country. Out of a staff compliment of 78, only three are Nigerian; the rest are Kenyan. UBA is an international institution with its own culture that staff subscribes to.
In Kenya, the banks two-pronged strategic approach centers on understanding the local market and developing appropriate products and services for it (the market). UBA Kenya entered the market cautiously, explains Mr. Adeniyi. First we had to understand the way of doing business. The next step was to develop services and products that suit this market. As the bank continues to indigenize its ranks, it plans to increase the number of Kenyan directors on its board (including an executive director). Initially, the bank had only two local directors. Future plans in-
clude listing UBA Kenya on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) so that the public can own a piece of the Kenyan Subsidiary of Africas Global Bank, says Mr. Adeniyi.
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT HOMA BAY IN THE MATTER OF PARLIAMENTERY ELECTION OF KASIPUL CONSTITUENCY FOR 2013 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE ELECTIONS ACT, 2011 BETWEEN PETITION NUMBER 1 OF 2013 CHARLES ONGONDO WERE..........................................................PETITIONER AND JOSEPH OYUGI MAGWANGA..............................................1ST RESPONDENT THE RETURNING OFFICER KASIPUL CONSTITUENCY...................................................2ND RESPONDENT INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION........................................................................3RD RESPONDENT SERVICE OF ELECTION PETITION BY ADVERTISEMENT (Pursuant to Rule 13(1) b and 13 (3) Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules, 2013) TO: Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, C/O The National Assembly, Nairobi. TAKE NOTICE that an Election Petition in regard to Kasipul Constituency has been filled in the High Court at Horna Bay in Election Petition Number 1 of 2013, in which you are named as the 1st respondent. Service of summons on you will be by means of this advertisement. A copy of the summons and the Petition may be obtained from court at P.0. Box 40, Homa Bay or from the petitioners advocates at the address shown below. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless you enter appearance within FOURTEEN days the petition will be heard in your absence. Dated at Homa Bay this 8th day of April 2013. NYAUKE & COMPANY ADVOCATES FOR THE PETITIONER. Drawn & Filled By: M/s Nyauke & Company Advocates, Cyber House, Ground Floor, P.O. Box 65540300, HOMA BAY.
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KISII THE ELECTIONS ACT, 2011 PETITION NO. 3 OF 2013 IN THE MATTER OF ELECTION FOR THE GOVERNOR OF MIGORI COUNTY THE PETITION OF PROFESSOR EDWARD AKONGO OYUGI BETWEEN EDWARD AKONGO OYUGI ............................................ PETITIONER AND THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION........ 1ST RESPONDENT JAIRUS OBAGA . 2ND RESPONSDENT ZACHARIA OKOTH OBADO..........................................................3RD RESPONDENT SERVICE OF ELECTION PETITION BY ADVERTISEMENT (Rule 13(1) (b) of the Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules, 2013) To: 1. JAIRUS OBAGA, COUNTY RETURNING OFFICER, MIGORI. 2. ZACHARIA OKOTH OBADO, GOVERNOR, MIGORI COUNTY, MIGORI TAKE NOTICE that an Election Petition in regard to election of Governor for Migori County has been filed in the High Court at Kisii in Election Petition No. 3 of 2013 in which you are named as the 2nd Respondent and 3rd Respondent respectively. To the 2nd Respondent service of the summons and Petition on you will be by means of this advertisement and to the 3rd Respondent this notice is further to the service on you at the Office of Governor, Migori County on 3rd April 2013. A copy of the Petition may be obtained from the Kisii High Court Registry. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless you enter appearance within 14 days from the date of first service upon you, the petition will be heard in your absence. DATED at Nairobi this 12th day of April 2013. S. MUSALIA MWENESI ADVOCATES FOR THE PETITIONER DRAWN BY: S. MUSALIA MWENESI ADVOCATES, #6, FIRST FLOOR, APA ARCADE, HURLINGHAM, ARGWINGS KODHEK ROAD, P.O. BOX 29880-00202 NAIROBI
UNITED NATIONS
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United Nations Procurement Division Regional Procurement Office
United Nations Procurement Division Regional Procurement Office

PROVISION OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES IN SOMALIA. ( EOIUNSOA8727)
The UNPD Regional Procurement Office (RPO), on behalf of the United Nations Support Office for Amisom (UNSOA) hereby invites qualified contractors from all countries to submit their expressions of Interest for the Provision of Facility Maintenance and Repair Services in Somalia The Contractor will be expected to establish and maintain the capacity for the provision of Facility Maintenance and Repair (such as designating maintenance supervisors, work crews, work shop, tools and equipment) in all locations designated in the Task Order, to perform preventive and minor corrective maintenance for fair wear and tear damages to buildings, facilities, structures and infrastructure (including defense structures, gates, sheds, fences, etc). This routine maintenance capability shall include (but is not limited to) general upkeep, painting, preventive maintenance, rehabilitation, touch-ups and minor repairs on Buildings and structures (hard and soft wall), incl. walls, roofs, floors, partitions and any other building elements; Electrical installation, cabling, wiring, lighting (internal and external); Plumbing installations and fixtures (water supply, waste water disposal) Kitchen installations, incl. appliances, furniture, carpentry; Washroom and ablution installations and fixtures; Doors, windows, gates, incl. iron-mongering; Fire safety installations, alarm systems; Gas connections and installations; Metal and steel building and facility elements; Walkways, roadways, helipads, runways; Defense barriers, fences, beams/ditches.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
PROVISION OF ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES (COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE) IN SOMALIA. (EOIUNSOA8728)

The UNPD Regional Procurement Office (RPO), on behalf of the United Nations Support Office for Amisom (UNSOA) hereby invites qualified contractors from all countries to submit their expressions of Interest for the Provision of Enviromental Services ( Collection and disposal of waste) in Somalia The locations for the specified works are in Somalia within the four (4) main operational sectors of AMISOM Somalia which include Mogadishu, Baidoa, Belet Weyne, and Kismaayo. The main concept of the requirement is to sustain ongoing camp operations and maintenance services. The contract shall have provisions for a variety of works related to camp services and can be summarized and grouped as follows: i) ii) iii) iv) Garbage and refuse collection; HazMat collection/Hazardous Waste Disposal; Liquid waste/sludge removal, tank cleaning and operation of waste water treatment plants; Operation and maintenance of waste management facilities and equipment
Qualified companies will be invited to tender and will receive the Statement of Works (SOW) and all necessary technical specifications. For further information on the scope of the EOI and related information, please visit www.ungm.org or http://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/eoi.htm for full details of the EOIUNSOA8728 notice. Companies interested in providing the above services are invited to submit their EOI using Vendor Response Form that is part of the above notice (EOIUNSOA8728) published at http://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/eoi.htm or www.ungm.org The expressions of interest (EOI) may be submitted by email to byaruhanga@un.org and copy to nansubuga@un.org, mailed or hand delivered to the address below clearly marked with the description EOIUNSOA8728 Provision of Enviromental Services ( Collection and disposal of waste) in Somalia not later than 17H30 (Entebbe local time: GMT +3) on April 22, 2013, MONUSCO Entebbe Support Base. Old Airport Road, Entebbe P.O. Box 710 Entebbe, Uganda Solicitation documents will be sent out only to qualified contractors
The locations for the specified works are in Somalia within the four (4) main operational sectors of AMISOM Somalia which include Mogadishu, Baidoa, Belet Weyne, and Kismaayo. Qualified companies will be invited to tender and will receive the Statement of Works (SOW) and all necessary technical specifications. For further information on the scope of the EOI and related information, please visit www.ungm.org or http://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/eoi.htm for full details of the EOIUNSOA8727 notice. Companies interested in providing the above services are invited to submit their EOI using Vendor Response Form that is part of the above notice (EOIUNSOA8727) published at http://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/eoi.htm or www.ungm.org The expressions of interest (EOI) may be submitted by email to byaruhanga@un.org and copy to nansubuga@un.org, mailed or hand delivered to the address below clearly marked with the description EOIUNSOA8727 Provision of Facility Maintenance and Repair Services in Somalia not later than 17H30 (Entebbe local time: GMT +3) on April 22, 2013, MONUSCO Entebbe Support Base. Old Airport Road, Entebbe P.O. Box 710 Entebbe, Uganda Solicitation documents will be sent out only to qualified contractors
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Country: Kenya Name of Project: Kenya Municipal Program (KMP) Credit No: 4714-KE
Telegraphic Address Governor Kiambu Tel: 06720374 Email:kiambucountygovernment@gmail.com
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KIAMBU
County Secretarys Office Kiambu County P.O.Box 2344-00900 KIAMBU, KENYA
Invitation for Bids (IFB)

ICB TITLE: SUPPLY FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES TENDER No. MOLG/UDD/KMP/COMP3/FFV/01
1.0 This Invitation for bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Program that appeared in Development Business, on 30th August 2010. The Government of Kenya has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of Kenya Municipal Program (KMP) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the Contract for Supply and Delivery of FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES; Contract No. MOLG/UDD/KMP/COMP3/FFV/01 The Ministry of Local Government now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for Supply and Delivery of FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES as detailed below: ITEM DESCRIPTION 10,000 Liters Fire Fighting Vehicle - 6 (wheel points) x 4 (Powered Points) More details on the required specifications are contained in the bidding documents. 4.0 Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the World Banks Guidelines: Procurement under IDA Credits published by the Bank in May 2004 and revised in October 2006 and May 2010, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents. Bidders will be expected to meet the following post qualification criteria: Experience and Technical Capacity: The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate having undertaken and successfully completed one contract of a similar nature, value and technology within the last ten (10) years. 6.0 Interested Bidders may seek clarification in writing, and the same to be received, at least fourteen working days (Mondays to Fridays) prior to the closing date for the submission of the bids, to the following addressThe Direct, Urban Development Department, Ministry of Local Government, 10th Floor, Cianda House Koinange Street, P.O. Box 30004 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel 020-2217475 7.0 A complete set of Bidding Documents in English language may be collected by interested bidders from the supply chain management office Jogoo House A 2nd Floor Room No.257 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh. 5,000.00 per set (or equivalent in freely convertible currency). The method of payment will be cash or bankers cheque from a reputable bank in Kenya payable to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of local Government at the cash office situated at 1st Floor Jogoo House A Bids must be delivered at or before 1200 hours East Africa time on 28TH May 2013 to the Tender Box Marked Ministry of Local Government located at Jogoo House A First (1st) Floor Taifa Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The package should be clearly marked Supply and Delivery of Fire Fighting Vehicles , Contract No. . MOLG/UDD/KMP/COMP3/FFV/01 Applications to be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Local Government Jogoo House A P.O. Box 30004 - 00100 Nairobi, KENYA 9.0 Bulky documents that cannot fit in the tender box can be delivered to the Confidential Registry situated at Jogoo House 1st floor Room No 130 and clearly indicated on the envelope, Do not open before 28Th May 2013 at 1200 hours East Africa time. Electronic bidding shall not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected Bids will be opened physically in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend in person at Jogoo House A, 1st Floor, Conference Room, at 1200 hours East Africa time on 28Th May 2013 All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of Ksh. 7,800,000 (Kenya Shillings Seven Million, and Eight Hundred Thousand) or equivalent amount in freely convertible currency. QTY 15 No.
PUBLIC NOTICE
BUDGET PREPARATION FOR THE YEAR 2013/14
All stake holders and members of public from Githunguri and Lari constituencies are informed that County Government of Kiambu budget (FY 2013/14) preparation meetings will be held as follows; (1) Githunguri constituency (comprising of Githunguri, Githiga, Ngewa, Komothai and Ikinu wards) on Friday 19th April, 2013 at P.C.E.A. Ayub Kinyua Hall starting at 10.00 a.m. (2) Lari constituency (comprising of Kinale, Kijabe, Lari/Kirenga, Nyanduma, Kamburu Wards) on Monday 22nd April, 2013 at Ministry of Education hall-Lari starting at 10.00 a.m You are invited to present your views on county budget during the meeting or submit your proposals in writing on or before 18th April 2013 to the county secretary using the above address. Please attend and be punctual. INTERIM COUNTY SECRETARY COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KIAMBU
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County Secretarys Office Governor Kiambu Kiambu County Tel: 06720374 P.O.Box 2344-00900 KIAMBU, KENYA Email:kiambucountygovernment@gmail.com
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BUDGET PREPARATION FOR THE YEAR 2013/14 All stake holders and members of public from Githunguri and Lari constituencies are informed that County Government of Kiambu budget (FY 2013/14) preparation meetings will be held as follows; (1) Githunguri constituency (comprising of Githunguri, Githiga, Ngewa, Komothai and Ikinu wards) on Friday 19th April, 2013 at P.C.E.A. Ayub Kinyua Hall starting at 10.00 a.m. (2) Lari constituency (comprising of Kinale, Kijabe, Lari/Kirenga, Nyanduma, Kamburu Wards) on Monday 22nd April, 2013 at Ministry of Education hall-Lari starting at 10.00 a.m. You are invited to present your views on county budget during the meeting or submit your proposals in writing on or before 18th April 2013 to the county secretary using the above address. Please attend and be punctual.
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INTERIM COUNTY SECRETARY COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KIAMBU
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KIAMBU

SUB COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS OFFICE
P. O BOX 149- 00902 KIKUYU,KENYA. E-Mail:-kiambucounty@gmail.com
Telephone: 020- 2085615 /2085616 Cellphone: 0706-673019 Email: kiambumunicipal@gmail.com
P.O.BOX 176-00900 KIAMBU
KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
PUBLIC NOTICE
All stakeholders and members of public from Kikuyu and Kabete constituencies are hereby informed that Kiambu County Government Budget(FY-2013/2014) preparation consultative meetings will be held as follows:(i) Kabete Constituency(comprising of Gitaru,Kabete,Nyathuna,M uguga and Uthiru):-On Friday 19th April 2013 at ACK St Peters Ndunyu Church, Wangige starting at 10.00am. (ii) Kikuyu Constituency (comprising of Kikuyu,Kinoo,Sigona,Ka rai and Nachu Wards):-On Monday 22nd April 2013 at ACK St Emanuel Church, Kikuyu starting at 10.00 am. You are invited to present your views on the County Budget during the meeting or submit your proposal in writing on or before 18th April 2013 to the County Secretarys Office using the above address. Please attend and be punctual. A.M KIRIKA SUB-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR:-INTERIM COUNTY SECRETARY COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KIAMBU.
PUBLIC NOTICE
All stakeholders, Members of the Public KIAMBU SUB-COUNTY
BUDGET FY 2013/14
You are hereby invited to attend the Kiambu sub-County Budget (FY.2013/14) preparation consultative meeting which will be held in the Kiambu Community Hall on Friday 19th April 2013 at 10.00 A.M. You may present your views in person or send them using the above address. Kindly be punctual. INTERIM COUNTY SECRETARY KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
Box Number 109-00219 Karuri, KENYA
Telephone: 067- 21901
P.O. BOX 240

PUBLIC NOTICE
All stakeholders, Members of the Public KIAMBAA SUB-COUNTY BUDGET FY 2013/14 You are hereby invited to attend the Kiambaa Sub-County Budget (FY.2013/14) preparation consultative meeting which will be held in the Kiambaa Town Hall on Wednesday 17th April 2013 starting 10.00 A.M. You may present your views in person or send them using the above address. Kindly be punctual. INTERIM COUNTY SECRETARY KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

You are hereby invited to attend the Thika sub-County Budget (FY.2013/ 14) preparation consultative meeting which will be held on Friday, 19th April 2013 as follows:
WARD CONSULTATIVE MEETING FOR 2013/ 2014 BUDGET PREPARATION

THIKA SUB COUNTY WARD Town Ship Ward Hospital Ward Kamenu Ward Gatuanyaga Ward Ngoliba Ward TIME 10:00 Am 10:00 Am 10:00 Am 2:00 Pm 2:00 Pm VENUE Mabati Hall Community Hall Kenyatta Primary School Chief Office Muguga DCs Office Kilimambogo
You may present your views in person or send them using the above address. Kindly be punctual.
INTERIM COUNTY SECRETARY

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ELECTRICALS & FIBER IN THE CITY CENTRE
ELECTRICAL For all your commercial and/or residential needs at wholesale or retail prices FIBER OPTIC NEEDS. Various types of fiber optic cables, ODFS, enclosures, cabinets, fiber optic tools and devices and much much more all ex-stock NETWORK & COMMUNICATION DEVICES Networking Tools, cables, voice & data patch panels and others, signals splitters, GPRS modules, coaxial cables, connectors, mini pack power rectifier and many more. Different models of office phones and GSM routers with sim slots, BTS & Yaggi antennas, different frequency signal & data repeaters and many other communications tools, equipment and devices.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT MINISTRY OF STATE FOR PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNAL SECURITY P.O BOX 30510 00100 NAIROBI TENDER NOTICE (PREQUALIFICATION)
The Administration Police service is in the process of short listing suppliers for provision of leasing services in Nairobi for a period ending 30th June, 2015 to accommodate its uniformed Officers. Expression of interest for lease of the above mentioned houses is hereby invited for the following Tender:
ALSO SELLING Grinders, drills, generators, Water Pumps, submersible borehole pumps, Water boosters, spanners of various kinds, buffing machines, Vacuum Cleaners, Car Washing Machines, Street Lights, Solar Panels & Lights and other various items. VISIT US NOW TRIO-LUCK ELECTRICALS & FIBER 680 HOTEL BUILDING, 680 ARCADE SHOP NO 3. STARDARD SRTEET OPP BRUCE HSE. TELL.0703267776 /0720290646 We sell Flash Disks and Memory Cards at whole sale and retail.
P.O Box 285, 50200, BUNGOMA Tel: 055 30500, Fax: 055 30001 Cell: 0727477777/0733800500 E-mail: md@nzoiasugar.com
TENDER NOTICE
Nzoia Sugar Company Limited invites tenders from interested and competent bidders for the underlisted: S/No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 II. I. TENDER REF NSC/T_1/2013-14 NSC/T_2/2013-14 NSC/T_3/2013-14 NSC/T_4/2013-14 NSC/T_5/2013-14 NSC/T_6/2013-14 NSC/T_8/2013-14 NSC/T_11/2013-14 NSC/T_12/2013-14 NSC/T_13/2013-14 NSC/T_14/2013-14 NSC/T_15/2013-14 NSC/T-16/2013-14 NSC/T_17/2013-14 NSC/T_18/2013-14 NSC/T_19/2013-14 NSC/T_20/2013-14 NSC/T_21/2013-14 NSC/T_24/2013-14 NSC/T_25/2013-14 NSC/T_28/2013-14 NSC/T_29/2013-14 NSC/ASD_56/201213 DESCRIPTION ANNUAL TENDERS Supply of Fertilizer Supply & Delivery of Agrochemicals & Herbicides Supply & Delivery of Lubricants Supply & Delivery of Industrial/Process Chemicals Supply & Delivery of Polypropylene Sugar Bags TENDER FEE 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
S/No. 1.
Tender No. OOP/APHQS/EOI/4/ 2012-2013
Item Description Provision of lease of Houses for Administration Police Officers in Nairobi.
Bid Security Nil
The proposed houses to be leased are anticipated to be within the following guidelines: i) The Houses should be within a radius of 30 kms from city centre. ii) The Houses should comprise of either three (3No) bedrooms, two ( 2No) Bedrooms or one (1No) bedroom self contained units as follows: a) One Bedroom house At least 20units b) Two bedroom house At least 80 units c) Three bedrooms House At least 10 units iii) The Houses Should be ready for occupation once the lease agreement is signed. iv) They must meet the standards set by the Ministry of Lands, Works and Housing. v) The house should meet any other rule as contained in the Procurement Law. Expression of interest should include the following information at minimum:a) Document showing proof of ownership. b) Certificates of clearance of Land rates. c) Name, address, telephone number and email address of the authorized contact. Verification of all material facts will be undertaken as part of prequalification of bidders. The landlord must give the inspection team unfettered access to the property for that purpose and provide any other relevant information as may be requested. Comprehensible technical offers enclosed in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked Offer for lease of Houses in Nairobi Tender No OOP/APHQS/EOI/4/2012-2013 should be addressed to: The Deputy Inspector General Administration Police Service P.O. Box 19284 00501 NAIROBI. And be deposited in the tender box located at the Administration Police Training College (APTC) - Embakasi next to Commandant Office (Administration Block), on or before Tuesday 7th May, 2013 at 11.00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at the Administration Police Training College (APTC) Embakasi , Officers Lecture Room next to the Officers Mess at stipulated date and time. Note: No agents are allowed to submit an expression of interest on behalf of the House owners. The Government of the Republic of Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without assigning reasons for its decision thereof. Head of Supply Chain For Permanent Secretary
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Supply & Delivery of Welding Rods & Gas 3,000.00 Supply Of Stationery, Computer Consumables & Printed 3,000.00 Material Provision of Clearing & Forwarding Services 3,000.00 Provision of Sanitact & Sanitary Services. 3,000.00 Provision of Health Insurance Cover 3,000.00 Supply, Service and Re-filling of Fire Fighting Equipment 3,000.00 Supply of Gland Packings, Gaskets, Vee Belts & Fugals/ 3,000.00 Screens Supply of drugs and dressings 3,000.00 Supply of Clinic Lab Reagents & Equipment. 3,000.00 Supply of Factory Lab Chemicals 3,000.00 Repair, Maintenance & Service of Photocopier, Duplicator, 3,000.00 Computer Hardware & Network Supply of Polyester/Polythene Sugar Packaging Laminates & 3,000.00 Polythene Baling Materials Supply of Mechanical Spares 3,000.00 Statutory Plant Inspection 3,000.00 Supply of Effluent Treatment Program/Microstarter 3,000.00 Provision of Statutory Audits - Risk Assessment and Air 3,000.00 Quality Audit Provision of Statutory Annual Medical Examination for 3,000.00 Workers RUNNING TENDERS Provision of Service Equipment for the Field Workshop as 3,000.00 listed below: i) Universal Electronic Vehicle Diagnostic Equipment (Petrol/Diesel) ii) Supply, Installation & Commissioning of Electric Tyre Remover iii) Three Tray Tool Boxes c/w Tools six (6) units Supply & Delivery of Welding Machines (16pcs) 5,000.00
Bidders Interested in the advertised tenders are asked to collect tender documents from the Purchasing Managers office on Mondays to Fridays between 9.00a.m. and 3.30p.m. upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of indicated amount per set of tender document. Duly completed tender documents enclosed in plain sealed envelope clearly marked Tender No for .. should be returned to:THE MANAGING DIRECTOR NZOIA SUGAR COMPANY LTD P.O. BOX 285-50200 BUNGOMA Off Webuye-Malaba Road Or deposited in the Tender Box at Nzoia Sugar Company Limited Headquarters so as to reach on or before Tuesday 7th May 2013 at 11.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened 30 minutes after closing time. Bidders or their representatives are invited to attend the opening. Preference groups who meet minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. Nzoia Sugar Company reserves the right to accept or reject any application and is not bound to give reasons thereof.
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SIMPLE CROSSWORD
ACROSS: 1. A subsidiary or auxiliary thing or person 7. Target 8. A white long linen vestment worn by priests 10. The dried coconut meat a source of oil 12. To tip on one side as a ship or vessel 13. An important period of time 14. Metal or earthenware cup with a handle 16. Any thick oil matter 18. The nest of a bird of prey set on high inaccessible ground 20. Born of 21. The unfertilized female egg-cells 22. To pass the winter in a formant state as bears DOWN: 1. Quickly, rapidly 2. A large venomous serpent which when irritated dilates its neck like a hood 3. A string passed through holes to fasten as a shoe
SUDOKU
YESTERDAYS SOLUTION ACROSS: 1. Griddle 7. Ounce 8. Stipend 10. Tis 11. Ashy 13. Par 14. Sloe 16. Rug 18. Pasture 20. Grace 21. Leather DOWN: 1. Gist 2. Ibis 3. Doe 4. Lunar 5. Ends 6. Defy 9. Till 12. Hour 13. Peace 14. Saga 15. Opal 16. Rush 17. Gear 19. Sea
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18. The greyish powdery residue of burning 19. To steal from
COMPLEX CROSSWORD
ACROSS 1 Dessert wine delayed rumbling (10) 6 Check rolls should be turned over (4) 9 Lack of progress upset antagonist (10) 10 Turkish empire rejects man such as Bismarck (4) 12 Spare object thats incomplete (4) 13 What managing directors do in panel for the rest (9) 15 Inclination to write repetitive song (8) 16 Man stumbled with cry of pain (6) 18 Drink with one honoured person receiving International Baccalaureate (6) 20 The aforementioned singer is a craftsman (8) 23 Bird gets to canoodle with Clinton? (9) 24 English island linked with a US state (4) 26 Look at search engine thats no go (4) 27 Italian friend hugging daughter in Aga Saga, for instance (10) 28 African nation like takeaway food (4) 29 GI is barred for abusing ocers (10) DOWN
1 A capital orchestra in addition (4)
CODEWORD
YESTERDAYS SOLUTION
ACROSS
Each number in our Codeword grid represents a dierent letter of the alphabet. For example, today 23 represents G so ll in G every time the gure 23appears. You have two letters in the control grid to start you o. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, ll in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check o the list of alphabetical letters as you identify them.
1 Promontories 9 Beat 10 Newsgroup 12 Nonets 13 Trendier 15 Introduces 16 Beer 18 Aire 20 Skin Divers 23 High Born 24 Single 26 Talkative 27 Ides 28 Carte Blanche
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2 Informal conference has element to embrace every individual (5-2) 3 Go for a riverside jog in nancial crisis (3,2,3,4) 4 Seeking a lift after punch on jaw is good (8) 5 Start to harmonise in rock-like material for singers (6) 7 Game to be announced when girl comes around (7) 8 American girls promise for a blade (10)
11 Sailor took care of sandwiches despatched without attention (6-6) 14 Meddler has drink after plunder (10) 17 2 for new sparkling coin (8) 19 Merseyside town has drop of gin illegally produced (7) 21 Why cow gets confused entering house (3,4) 22 Welshman in Russian space station in the sky (6) 25 Untidy place for such as 29 (4)
2 Rotation 3 Mane 4 New Orleans 5 Organs 6 Idolise 7 Supergrasses 8 Peanut 11 Antipathetic 14 Bunker Hill 17 Diminish 19 Regular 21 Eaglet 22 Ablaze 25 Hewn
YESTERDAYS SOLUTION
AQUARIUS | JAN 21 - FEB 19 Knowing that there is a new direction to be taken and some inspired ideas to be put into operation, you may feel shy or nervous of making a start. However, at times like this, the anticipation can be more daunting than anything else. PISCES | FEB 20 - MAR 20 This is a day when you will know what and who you want and you will be aware of what has to be sacriced along the way. The chances are that todays aspects will help to ease long- held fears and make you realize that your gains will exceed your losses many times over. ARIES | MAR 21 - APR 20 Having followed a rocky road for some time, you must be aware that you are coming close to your ultimate destination. The success of your trip is dependent on how able and competent you
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appear to be during the last crucial phase. Selfdiscipline and time management are essentials at this stage. TAURUS | APR 21 - MAY 20 A slight brush with authority might unnerve you, but think of it as a signal that checks and balances should be put in place. Nobody wants you to be anything but your amusing witty self, but you should try to be especially vigilant and responsible at the moment.. GEMINI | MAY 21 - JUNE 21 An involvement with an association or group of people could lead you to new areas of interest, but you wont feel comfortable unless you are allowed to pay your way or make a worthwhile contribution. Make sure that you are not left feeling patronized. Tie up all loose ends before you go any further.
CANCER | JUN 22 - JULY 22 People closest to you could be somewhat evasive, preoccupied and dicult to pin down due to their own problems. You must be as understanding as you possibly can; after all, you yourself have been known to take on board too much . LEO | JULY 23 - AUG 22 It seems that you are aspiring towards a position that commands a great deal of respect, and you need have no fear that you will appear light weight or inconsequential. The combined energies ensure that you will adopt the necessary air of authority and self assurance. VIRGO | AUG 23 - SEP 23 Just as you decide to knuckle down to irksome jobs or duties, some appealing ideas or invitations come your way. If you stick to your
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WAJIR COUNTY GOVERNMENT
KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
VACANCIES
The office of the Governor, Wajir County wishes to recruit competent and qualified professionals to fill the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 (first schedule)and sections44, 46 & 57 of the County Government Act, no. 17/2012:
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Invites Sealed Bids from interested registered and eligible rms for the following tenders: NO. TENDER NUMBER TITLE OF TENDER 1. KCAA/39/2012-2013 Provision of Cleaning Services at East African School of Aviation (EASA) 2. KCAA/40/2012-2013 Provision of Environmental Management Services at East African School of Aviation (EASA) 3. KCAA/43/2012-2013 Provision of Laboratory Services for testing Alcohol and other Psychoactive substances (Re-advertised) 4. KCAA/44/2012-2013 Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Integrated Students Management System for East African School of Aviation Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from KCAA Procurement Office situated at room 37, on 1st oor, Kenya Airports Authority Complex Building, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport during normal working hours (8.00am-1.00pm, 2.00pm 5.00pm). Bidders may also view and download the bidding document from KCAA website: www.kcaa.or.ke and immediately forward their particulars for records and for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarications and/or addendums. A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ve thousand Kenya shillings (KShs. 5,000.00) in cash or bankers cheque payable to Director General, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Bidders who download the tender document will be required to pay a reduced mandatory non-refundable tender fee of KShs. 2,000.00 before the closing date. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the respective tender number and title and be deposited in the Tender Box at 1st oor, Kenya Airports Authority Complex Building, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or addressed and posted to: The Director General, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, P.O Box 30163-00100, Nairobi. so as to be received on or before 7th May 2013 at 11.00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend at KCAA Boardroom. KCAA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders without giving reasons for the rejection and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
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1. COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS (10 posts), County Chief Officers (10 posts) The following functional areas are essential: Finance & Economic Planning Agriculture and Livestock Development Water, Energy, Forestry, Environment & Natural Resources Public Health, Medical Services and Sanitation Education, Youth Affairs, Culture and Social Services Lands, Physical Planning & Housing Public Works, Roads & Transport County Public Service Management Industrialization, Cooperative Trade, Development Tourism & Wildlife Information, Communication & EGovernment Requirements for County Executive Committee member, the candidate must: Be a Kenyan Citizen Be holder of at least first degree from a recognized University Have a minimum of five (5) years working experience in any of the above relevant functional areas Satisfies the requirement of chapter six of the constitution on Leadership and Integrity Not be a holder of any other state or public office Requirements for County Chief Officer, the candidate must: Be a Kenyan Citizen Be a holder of a first degree from a recognized University Have a minimum of 10 years of Working experience in a relevant functional area Satisfies the requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity Not a holder of any other state of public office The Key responsibilities of County Chief Officers are but not limited to the following: (i) Responsible to respective County Executive Committee member for administration of one of the functional areas/County Departments listed as above: (ii) To advice respective County Executive Committee member and provide support needed for the day-to-day Management of the County Departments (iii)As Accounting Officers of the County Departments will be required to manage a complex set of multiple accountabilities Read more on duties for the jobs and expectations of the positions as outlined in the County Government Act, no. 17 of 2012. NB: A masters Degree will be an added advantage for both positions. 2. COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD: CHAIRPERSON (1 post), Members (5 Posts) and Secretary (1 post) For appointment to these positions, the candidate must: (i) Be a Kenyan citizen (ii) Be in possession of a first degree from a recognized university (iii) For Chairperson and Vice Chairpersons
not less than ten years working experience and for members not less than 5 years working experience (iv) Certify the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity (v) Demonstrates professionalism (vi) Should not be a public or a state officer (vii) Understands the diversity within the County Be visionary and a strategic thinker (viii) (ix) The Secretary must be a Certified Public Secretary of a good professional standing NB: 3. A Masters Degree will be an added advantage COUNTY SECRETARY (1 POST)
Duties include but are not limited to: Secretary to the County Executive Committee Head of County Public Service Implement Policies passed by County Executive Committee Under take other functions as may be directed by the County Executive Committee For appointment to County Secretary position, a candidate must: Be a Kenyan Citizen Be a graduate with Masters Degree from a recognized University Have working experience of not less than ten (10) years Have track record in managing and implementing projects Satisfies six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity Have done Strategic Leadership Development Programme of not less than six weeks How to apply: Applicants applying for job should attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport and other relevant supporting documents. All applications should be clearly marked on the envelope with applicants stating the position for which they are applying and addressed to: The Interim County Secretary, Wajir County P.O.Box 9-70200 Wajir Manual applications should be delivered to office of The Interim County Secretarys office located at former Wajir County Council. Online applications should be emailed to: cswajir2013@yahoo.com. The applications should reach The Interim County Secretary not later than 26th April 2013. Wajir County is an equal opportunity employer hence encourages women and the physically challenged persons to apply. Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The Governor Wajir County
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
SAMBURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

In reference to vacancies advertised in the Daily Nation newspapers on 11th April 2013 page 48, it is hereby clarified that the requirement that the County Executive Committee member has knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than Ten (10) years. Should read not less than Five (5) years instead, and that the Positions of the County Executive Committee members comprise 9 posts as listed in the advertisement. Interim Secretary SAMBURU COUNTY
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UNIVERSITY
CHUKA
Sapientia divitia est (Knowledge is wealth)
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RECRUITMENT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR REF: CU/AV/01/2013
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE Chuka University became the ninth Public University in Kenya after it was granted a Charter by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, the President and Commander in-Chief of the Defense Forces of the Republic of Kenya on 8th January, 2013. The Main Campus of the University is located within Chuka Municipality in Meru South District, Eastern Kenya. It is situated approximately 186 km from Nairobi along Nariobi-Meru Highway on the slopes of the snow-capped Mt Kenya at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters above sea level. The University focus is to be a Centre of Excellence in Environmental and Renewable Energy Studies. It has a student population of over 8,000 taking courses ranging from certificates, diplomas, bachelors, masters to doctorate studies in the following faculties: Education and Resources Development; Business Studies; Agriculture and Environmental Studies; Arts and Humanities; and Science, Engineering and Technology. The Universitys phenomenal growth has witnessed the opening of three Campus Colleges Embu in Embu county, Igembe in Meru County, and Chogoria in Tharaka Nithi County. The University has a staff population of 400, including teaching and non-teaching. Elevation of the former University College to a full-fledged University will lead to rapid growth that will enhance national development as per Vision 2030. The Chuka University Council now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to provide leadership to the institution in the position of Vice-Chancellor. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Vice Chancellor shall be as provided for in the Universities Act 2012, The Chuka University Charter and The University Statutes and shall include the following:1. Be the Chief Executive of the University 2. Provide strategic direction and leadership to the University and represent the University nationally, regionally and internationally; 3. Be the academic and administrative head of the University; 4. Be responsible for the implementation of the Councils decisions and resolutions; 5. Have overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the administration of programmes of the University; 6. Coordinate the development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies the University in accordance with the universitys master plan and the strategic plan; 7. Maintain efficiency and harmony of the University and ensure enforcement of the statutes and regulations; 8. Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of academics, finance, planning and development; general administration; research and partnership. 9. Play a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with government/regulatory agencies and other local/international institutions of higher learning. 10. Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Universitys objectives. Requirements Applicants should meet the following requirements: 1. Be a holder of an earned Ph.D. from a university recognised in Kenya; 2. Be a full professor in a University recognised in Kenya and in a field of study covered in the programmes of study within the university; 3. Have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience at a senior level and possess demonstrable leadership skills in an academic and or research institution; 4. Should have served substantively with demonstrable results at least in the position of a Principal of a Constituent University College or as a Deputy Vice Chancellor of a University for three (3) Years, or in any other similar institution at comparable levels; 5. Should have published in internationally recognized peer reviewed Journals in the areas of specialization; 6. Have sound understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning, and Vision 2030, human resource management, procurement and asset disposal legal requirements; 7. Have excellent understanding of the current trends in University education and training globally, and have broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of University education in Kenya; 8. Be a leader with potential to plan, develop and implement academic programmes and develop strategic institutional linkages; 9. Must demonstrate effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills, as well as strategic, logical, sound decision making ability; 10. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization in the development of the University; 11. Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability, professionalism, teamwork and good stewardship and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. Terms and conditions Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines. The appointments will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable for a further five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance. Applications Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/ funding membership to professional associations, linkages and community service), copies of certificates, email addresses, and day time telephone contacts. Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers, contact addresses and e-mails of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted Those who had applied for this position earlier should not apply. Applications and referees confidential reports should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 26th April, 2013. The chairman University Council Chuka University P.O Box 109-60400 Chuka, Kenya. Email: chairman@chuka.ac.ke Website: www.chuka.ac.ke Chuka University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF ELGEYO/MARAKWET MEMBER OF THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICE BOARD

Article 176 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a County Assembly for each County Government also further Section 12 (3d) of the County Government Act, 2012, the County Assembly of Elgeyo/Marakwet is seeking to appoint one member of the Public to join the Elgeyo/Marakwet County Assembly Service Board. The Board is responsible for a) Providing Services and Facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly; b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and Appointing and Supervising office holders; c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the County Assembly Service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and exercising Budgetary Control over the Service; d) Undertaking, Singly or Jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and, e) Performing other functions Necessary for the well being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or Prescribed by National Legislation. REQUIREMENTS Must be a Kenyan Citizen. Must be a member of Elgeyo/Marakwet County. Have knowledge and experience in public affairs. Must have a degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University. (Those with CPS(K) will have added advantage). Women are especially encouraged to apply. Must not be a member of the County Assembly. Meets the requirement of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution which include clearances from: Criminal Investigation Department Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Kenya Revenue Authority. Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates and testimonials, National Identity Card and other relevant supporting documents should be sent to: The Interim Clerk/Secretary, County Assembly Service Board County Assembly of Elgeyo /Marakwet P.O .Box 220 ITEN On line applications should be emailed to: emcountyassembly@gmail.com So as to reach her not later than Tuesday, 23rd April, 2013 before 1700Hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Interim Clerk, County Assembly of Elgeyo/Marakwet
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A109 Lost
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Nunguni. Lost title deeds No. Kjd/ Kaputiei-Central/982 of 2.07ha and Kaputiei-Central/987 of 2.02ha along Nairobi Mombasa road 0716766030

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B947 Designer Services

MAHOGANY,
Mvule hardwood Flooring 0723503723
B001 Livestock
2 Fresian cows each producing 30lts 1
Ayshire 29lts/day v.good prices 0722353149 DAIRY Cows/Heifers 0724527239 DAIRY Cows on sale 0722-957251
CLEANING SERVICES FOR SALE OR WANTED

A822 Computers
WEB hosting, unlimited space, emails, free domain @ 2900/ year deepAfrica.com 0712500 500
B015 Poultry
Incbtors 60-5000 eggs 0738-508230 INCUBTOR repairs 0722850673
HERBALIST /ASTROLOGER Doc
MIHAYO THE answer of your diseases and problems.Instant results call now 0711278895
B490 Computer Services

GET a website and pay in installments
from Ksh 1999 pm. Call 0725954444 computer maintenance 0720655028
SITUATIONS VACANT
B243 Domestic
5H/help wntd good sal+off 0722702558
MENS vigrx & maxman 0725218027 PRO-EXTENDER machine (USA)

for size, 100% guarantee 0722-506355 Visit: www.soltechenterprises.net
ORACLE Database support &
B250 Gnral
0700039960 New hotel rq all staff 0700091268 Hotel rq waiters F4s 0700131872 NGO cashier/office ass 0700351966 Trailer Turnboys rqd 0700452229 NGO Turnboys rqd 0700480533 6 office/asst & recept 0700484921 Turnboys /Cleaners 0700511305 office ast & recept 0700513464 15 Airport casuals rq 0700766982 new hotel rq all staff 0700903205 8 Bank msger/cleaner 0700903205 12 bank cleaners rqd 0700916200 supermarket att 20p rq 0700927667 6BCE drivers&t/boys rq 0700927672 4mpesa/att&shop att rq 0701535385 Airport cleaners F4s 0701820174 10 supermarket rq f4s 0701820354 Trailer Turnboys rq 0701925553 20 waiters, mergers urg 0701949940 2home drivers&store/k rq 0701949943 10s/mket att&cashier rq 0701989204 Drivers/turnboys rq 0702383300 10 supermkt att rq F4s 0702933140 4 shp att/mpesa att f4s 0704427191 mpesa att cleaners req 0705915444 16 airport cleaners F4s 0716916563 NGO messenger rq F4 0720722649 supermkt att 10p F4s 4 LONG D, T/Boys, Cooks 0701989615 50 Drivers wanted 0729353812 50 form four leavers needed urgently
PHARMACY Software 0718015780 QUICKBOOKS Free Training 0713

466848
SHAPAL pedicure 0725777690 TEETH Replacement 0704477100 MBO -I-Kamiti Farmers co. cert no.
/1290 Esther 0712279775 Wanjiku 7502 Francis Kibe Gichia 0722996241 Kinyanjui
B525 Financial
@0770738814 cash on ipads&iphone5 02010010, 0722626383 Cash on cars,
households Laptops
22,000 + VAT
24,000 + VAT
VIGRX, Vmax, 4 size 1500 0720892977
TOTAL POINT OF SALE SOLUTIONS

Revlon Plaza, Upper Ground Floor Shop No. 9 Biashara Street MClean 0714-950652 Linah 0715-910455 Lydiah 0723-604119 Fred 0717-572824
TITLE Deed no. Muguga/ Kahuho
A265 Medical
0202214396 Advance selling your car

plots/ laptops. 0724268552, 0710746831
A116 Marriage
SERIOUS partner sms LOVE to 4804 A cheating spouse? Investigate & burst
0723-873286 Want a certain man/woman 2marry u? is she/he unfaithful & want him or her 2 commit 2u alone? want back ur partner & restore ur love etc. Call: Sowari 0722140527, 0733291085 GET LOVE PARTNER SMS O702-213570 S/MUMM'S AVAILABLE 0716146219 S/MUMMYS -0712717087 S/MUMY AVAILABLE 0704234737
020-2245564 spot loans on Toshiba,
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Macpros& HP Laptops btwn 20K-50K 020-2651004, 0772-114452
ETR/ESD & POS sys 0712076720 ETR(KRA) Approved 0712-097340 ETR-KRA approved 0724523434 FREEWEBSITE.CO.KE 0722-216522 Laptop*repair,we buy dead! 0721486136 LAPTOP Dell D630 core2duo02.0
2GB80GB Rw 18k 0725896873 vclean /dvd @ 20k, 2.0/2gb/160/dvd @ 24k,2.5 duo/2gb/160/cam@ 26k, dell 1.8 duo/ 1gb / 80/ dvd @ 20k, desktop 2.4 /512/40 @ 5k hp lcd 17 @5.5k, 15 @4.5k tel 0705704244
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B324 Building
CABROS block@1950sq/m 0733619530 UPVC /Aluminium Windows, doors
partitions etc Tel 0722849632
ASTROLOGER.
B546 Machinery for Sale
WHERE TO EAT
A538 Restaurants
DELICIOUS packed chapatis for sale
0724647736
LAPTOP offer hp1.8 duo /1gb /80
SPY spouse listen-in. 0720940696 TRACK ua cheating wife/husband.cal

(trackways africa) 0788404275
A279 Notices
The owners of plot LR. No. 1870/1/254 Lower Kabete Road off Sarit Centre Westlands, wish to change the user of the plot from single dwelling to offices, serviced apartments/residential hotel and commercial subject to the approval of the City Council of Nairobi. Individuals / institutions e.t.c with objections should forward the same in writing within fourteen (14) days to:-. The Town Clerk City Council of Nairobi P.0 Box 30075 - 00100 Nairobi.
PUBLIC NOTICE
WHERE TO STAY
A557 Apartments Available
ARROW Furnished Apts 0720346860 SOUTHC 2bedroom flat secure area
Kshs. 27,500 singles/small preferred 0722405655
A123 Prayers / Retreat

MIRACLES Pst Mwai 0723725235
MAc*repairs we buy dead!my-macpc.com PROJECTORS 4 hire 0724-824011 SOFTWARE POS & accounts call
0728676016
PERSONAL SERVICES
A167 Acupuncture
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3744885, 0737540562, 0721170217
family
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www.sasahost.co.ke 0713 478555
A564 Hostels
LADIES Hostel Parklands 0722101823
sales & marketing positions salary 15000+com come to Gilfillan house 6th floor suite 601 0727320504 5 FH loaders rq 0718849561
CHILDREN - Disorders.
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WE BUY old cars/scrap 0722656693
A571 Hotels
GLORY Palace Hotel self-contained
rooms 1,500 pp b&b, call Krishna 0723176777, 0726427267
5 Scania driver t/boy 0702951441 ADVOCATES Required. A busy

medium sized law firm in Nairobi requires Litigation / Conveyancing Advocates with atleast (3) Three years experience. Please Call: 0788464447
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A286 Personal
INSTANT luck rings 0725-092428
A836 Electrical Appliances

POWER bk up inverters 3KVA -6KVA auto 10hrs f/inst 0722747246
MEMORY - Tiredness and Moods. SKIN, Asthma and other Allergies.

3748561, 0737540562, 0721170217
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A826 Computer Services
HOSPITAL Software 0723545582 QBOOKS Point of sale 0721271342
A871 Miscellaneous
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A New branch of an international LTD

required form 4s & above for job vacancis in sales & mktg, free training offered as u earn 6000/= wkly call 0702673065 0727835446 receptionist, customer-c,
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A181 Beauty
0723408602@Mombasa mens delay gel 0723408602 @ mombasa mens VigrX
tea-g, messenger, cleaner, casual, t/boy, loader 0701886670, 0702469525
office-a,
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men. 10 PP Photo size, 2 Full photo, C.v, copies of documents & Passport. 0708991270, 0708991277, 0708991275, 0708589109, cmuthui41@yahoo.com or muthuilimited.org
B457 Bar Codes

BARCODE GSI EA Cannon hse. Tel.
0711717717, 2229962, 0738717717
THE Coconut
B462 Business for Sale

BAR & Restaurant at CBD 3.5m quick
sale 0724-408085
Grill Hotels Ltd. Accommodation-Bed & Breakfast/ Room Service. Free Wireless Internet. Tel: 0736276701/ 0731676202 Email:thecoconutgrill@gmail.com
CHINA/Thailand Visa: Chineese visa +

Air ticket. 0707471131, 0715664102, 0715991276. MUTHUI LIMITED. http://www.muthuilimited.org/.
TOURS & TRAVEL

B894 Tour Services
PAGOAIRWAYS get your dubai
visa in 2 days, fares from 36k, IATA courses available,9 months, Galileo practicals, hotel mngt 2 yrs, electricity hse 0722583759, 0734583759 info@pagoairways.co.ke
BEAUTY Shop Kasarani 450k Tel INDIAN Spa 0712958179 TEETH-WHITENING

0722632714
0722838510
CLEANERS waitress 0701989614 DRIVERS (8) rqd Airport 0701939626 DUBAI: Business trip. Enjoy 4 days in
dubai. Air ticket, free visa for 2months, food, accomodation free business connection For only kshs 90,000/=. Incase you want to import goods from dubai we will guide you how. Departure 20th June 2013 return 24th June 2013. Visit us at GATKIM COMPLEX RM 1A4 NXT TO MUMBI HSE TEMPLE RD 0708991270,0708991277,0708991275 ,www.muthuilimited.org.
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CLUB bypass kamakis 3m running
A230 Health
020-2245564 (www.vimax.com)sizecaps 020-2245564offer on Vimax pills @ 2000 0723408602@ Msa hardrock @200 0723408602 @Msa Hip booster 0723408602 Cavanossa size, caps @3k 0723408602 Maxman pills @1500/= 0723408602 Original vimax 60 pills 0723408602 Rockhard instant @200 0723408602 Tiger Power 2K 0723408602 Vigrx big-size @1500
KITE Postbank equity agency & others

sale/let 0722846065
MOVIES Shop Moi Ave 0723165908
FOOD & BEVERAGE PETS & LIVESTOCK

A988 Dogs, Pets, Kennels
CONTAINER
4sale 20ft 0721719444, 0721327741
Dealer.Heavy Duty diesel petrl.280k. 0721383584
B469 Business Offers

1PHD/ masters proposals 0727493916 1 Register Ltd company 15k 0700- 060 001
PHD/MBA PROPOSALS 0711157772
40ft
DUBAI
PEDIGREE Security Dogs. Puppies

5.5months, 6 female, 4 male, cross German Shepherd/Boerboel. Location Kisii. Price Negotiable. Call 0714-290797 / 0723-866107
VISA: Air ticket, Visa. 0707471131, 0715664102, 0715991276. MUTHUI LIMITED. http://www.muthuilimited.org/ DVRS/TBOYS rq Unga Co. 0703856994 urgently needd 0722959562
B476 Business Opportunities

BIG operational cyber 2let 0722569684
EMPLOYMENT Accountants F4 with B- in KCSE for Poultry farming.

25yr, M, K, 0720-392142 / 0713-753985
INTERIOR DESIGN
FCAR Professional Diagnostic Scanner

and
PURE GSD mature regd. 0720366886

lady accountant rqd knowledge on
manual accounting advantagious.metal fitter grade 3 rqd.Apply to Box 15725 Nakuru
Classieds 49
TALENT tech systems
information communication technology grade D & above Nakuru county Gilgil 0704551842 Hotel, Via distance learining 0708-933255; info@tncafrica.com
B085 For Sale, Private

TOY NZE 05 BT 950k ono 0720970917 ISUZU3.3 AG 3 units 950K 0720970917 ADVANCE selling ur car 0710746831 ADVANCE selling ur car 0722833300 AXOR Benz 1840 04 3.1M 0722852214 BMW 520i 04 very clean 1.399m ono
trade in ok 0722790643
MarketersJobs 20k 0714804316 MISSION To Canada 0702440534 NEED permnet job? call 0900620621 Nutritionist wanted Call 0727-387731
ONLINE jobs. Make $20/day =>
www. premierdataentryjobs.com
UK Diplomas in Marketing, HRM, PR,
B424 Private Tuition

ALL Saints Cathedral F1-F4 Maths,
Chem, Bio &Phy from 15/4 0717368775
MAZDA p/up 110k KRK 0720366886 MAZDA T35 AG 850k 0729953985 MAZDA T35 KAP 650k 0720790451 MERC C180 '08, 3.2M 0722 523 667 MERC C180 maroon KBB 0726035369 MERC C200,BU s/rf 980k 0721250250 MERC E200 '04, 1.9M 0722 523 667 MERC E200 maroon white int 96
v.clean 950k sing 0725160228
SUBARU Impreza STI KBN 6-speed

red-top 1.35M 0722/0733-515430 KBU silver 3.1m neg 0722-995040
SUBARU Tribeca 3L 2006 s/roof SUB Legacy AU 330/= auto 0724268552 SUZ.Samurai 98 510k 0727464775 SUZUKI Jimmy 06 580k tel: 0720428042 T, Prado yr ,03 KAW diesel 0720943666 T/110 KAQ auto 400k 0720425040 T/ALLION Blue BT 1.05 0733607689 T/CARIB 01 KAX 01 425k 0722518807 T/Carina (salvage) KBF 0722594570 T/COROLLA Axio NZE141 Dec 06 KBU
p/white 43000km 1.28M 0722518807
BMW 630i '05, 3.5M 0722 524 752 BMW KAM 98 v/clean 0722149791 BMW X5 04/05 0722228273 C180 komp v/clean 05 1.79m ono
0734790643
PHARMTECH 0725834531 QATAR: Sales / Marketing, Casual,

Cargo loaders. 10 PP Photo size, 2 Full photo, C.v, copies of documents & Passport. 0708991270, 0708991277, 0708991275. cmuthui41@yahoo.com or muthuilimited.org (Free Air ticket& visa for loaders)
MATHS and chemistry 0710811756 MATHS F3 & F4 IGCSE at home Tel

0722-271455
MERC E220 CDi n/sh. 04 0722736597
B431 Seminars / Workshops

HIV Mgt workshop 3rd to 4th May
2013 Contact 0725234719, 0202699146
CALDINA N/S salv BS 0736397575 CANTER KBJ 1.25M 0733-680440
Merc E240,98/AU f/ld 1m 0721250250 MERC E240 02-2004 0719490444 MERC E250 '09, 5.2M 0722 523 667 MERC S320 '01, 1.85M 0722 523 667 MERC S350 '06, 6.2M 0722 524 752 Mit/Delica KAP 10st 290k 0725847805 MIT Canter 06 0722-767752
TOY 110 98 KAS silver 0733539259 TOY 110 AV&AT 460k 0722409341 TOY 110 KAR alloy 360k 0722772724 TOY110 KAY 01 475000. 0733507120
TOY 110KAZ 230K 0723291640
OWNER
T/Fielder KBT silver 1030M 0721216443 T/Fielder KBU white 970k 0720425040 T /Fielder Red KBP 608Y Ksh850k low
mileage Tel 0733834488
QATAR: Security guard required
urgently to work in hotels & airports, male & female, drop your CV & passport at Madonna Hse 3rd flr 302 near Graffins College Interview on-going. 0723930917, 0708293755,
0727306489, 0720606020
STORAGE & W/HOUSING AGRICULTURE & HOME
QATAR hopper riders cleaners &

helpers Dev towers Biashara st 5th flr 0723-025536
QUALIFIED Hair dresser wanted at

Muchatha Call 0787880438.
MOTORS
MOTORCYCLES & BICYCLES
B177 Motor Cycle for Sale
Motorbike Nyahururu 0722354668
REG. KBB 915B MODEL: AE 110 PRICE: KSH. 400, 000/= OFFICE TEL: 650742/44 MOBILE: 0722-206073, 0733-615842
COMPANY CAR FOR SALE
MIT Canter KZL 475K 0722-388581 MIT FH/Canter/fighter Isuzu bus/lorry

new/used dep from 500K balance financed. Tel 0732774634 Afri
MIT p/up n/shape salv. BD 0736397575 MIT Pajero 04/05 0722228273 MITS Canter Ex-Japan BD 1.7M BM
185M 0716-664834
T/Harrier 05 1.9M 0713354148 T/Hiace KAN mnl 320k 0725847805 T/Hilux 2006 1.3m 0722982854 T/Hilux d/cab3.0D4D 2.7m 0721250250 T/HiluX pickup KAU 1.25M 0722263071 T/Hilux S/Cab,2007 KAZ, Company Car
1.25M 0723173874
TOY AE 102 AY 630k 0720428042 TOYAllex KBK @650k 0728067226

TOYDX 103 KAY 270K 0725903503
TOY Dyna 5tons AS 950k 0720428042 TOY h/top KAY 07 2.9m 0720442945 TOY Hilux Vigo 05 s/cab MT 1.6m
d/cab D4D 2.9m neg 0722-995040
MITS FE84 BP 3M 0722263071 MITS FH c/b KBL 4.1M 0720442945 MITS Fuso KBH 08 4.4m 0720442945 MITS HD 04 AS C/B 1.75M 0722409341 MITS Lancer KAV blue auto vclean
SWEDEN: Cleaners. 10 PP Photo
size, 2 Full photo, C.v, copies of documents & Passport. 0708991270, 0708991277, 0707471131. cmuthui41@yahoo.com or muthuilimited.org
CRV KAT 550K neg 0722696094 Daihatsu terios 04 690k 0721417135 Discovery TDV6 manual 0719490444 F/ranger s/cab 4x4 1.6m 0721250250 HILUX 2.4D AE 850k 0725498847 HILUX pick-up 06 1.35m neg & Hilux
d/cab 04 1.65m neg 0722-970813
Teachers Pri/Sec rqd 0737499006 TEA girl 9k town 0710437082 Turnboy/clerks/msngr 0702668080 UN Jobs SMS ur E-mail to 0700103666
VACATION job, work/live in the
sea-84k.Sms ur no. 0708357869
HEAVY COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES

B049 Car Hire
0700128555 4hire cars + Rav + Voxy 0702554550 d/cab& saloon cars frm 2k 0721144998 NZE/Prado @1500/0722111248 Cars wtd 40 -200K p.m 0722815789 Isu 2.8 NHR @3000 A. Regency lemousines, new cars,
prados, range rovers, call 0703 911484,0712-848919, 020-2667103 well maintained saloon cars for long term lease 0721555647, 0726034973
330k 0701699456 Patel MITS Pick-up L200 05 KBV Ex UK Fibre white 1.4M 0705-916352
T/Isis KBU 1m 0722-300108 T/mark X blue 07 1.65m 0715022841 T/NZE KBL 1.3cc white 0721572696 T/NZE KBN 680K 0720237396 Owner T/NZE yr 05 790k 0727265177 T/PRADO KBA silv s/roof 0726035369 T /PREMIO /Allion 06 KBU 1800cc
silver/pearl trade-in ok 0721572696
TOYOTA 110 DX auto 1.5cc KAU 98,

white, alarm, a/rims 400k 0722738512
TOYOTA 110 KBA pearl alloys CD

clean ksh 465k Tel 0721383548
TOYOTA blit mark 2 s/w vclean yr

2000 KBK 850,000 tel 0733507120 with alloys 550k neg 0720-464074
TOYOTA Caldina Silver 01 f/loaded TOYOTA fielder KBM 2003 manual

800k v/clean 0722510575
HILUX yn55 petol 650k 0720748980 HONDA Fit 06 680k 0712650610 ISU/Direct sd 900k 0722980418 ISUZ FVR Tipper 05 3.8m0720791992 ISUZU 29seat bus 1.65m 0716664834 ISUZU Dmax 2008 1.3m 0721859585 ISUZU dmax Kbl 1.6m 0710114939 ISUZU FSR KBS 2011 5m 0720442945 T/d/cab AV1.55m BD 2.25m 0725498847 ISUZ FVR AM 1.95M AN 2M 0716664834 TOY L/cruiser p/up 04 1.9K 0720748980 ISUZU NQR AY 08 2.1M 0720428042 ISUZ D/Max AX 08 1.15M 0720970917 LAND Rover 110 tdi swagon 06
2.5m choice of 2 0722409341
MITSUBISHI Evo 9 KBT 05 6-spd

red-top 2.39M 0722/0733-515430
T/PREMIO06 KBU 1.20m 0725923311 T/PREMIO 1.8 520k 0726933778 owner T/Premio 05 BR 970k 0721796498 T/PREMIO 06 1.25m 0720013086 T /PREMIO Allion, Fielder Wish NZE,
Probox. Cash & finance. Dep 300-600K, bal 18months 0723769577
Mitsubishi FH 2011 4.5m0720791992 N/Caravan KBU manl 1.15m 0722616632 N/diesel bus 29st AX 1.85m 0716664834 N/March KBU 580k 06 0725654288 N/S B13 KAK v/cln 185K 0722650782 N/sunny B11 87 Asian own 0722519886 N/Sunny EB12 89 Nismo m/t 0733763052 N/XTRAIL KBT 05 1.5M 0738447558 NAdvan 04 1300cc mt unused 0733763052 NIS/Extrail 1.5M BU 06' 0722332844 NIS 1400 p-up BD 520k BC 500k AW NIS Atlas 05 1.35m 0729953985 NIS B15 saloon AW 460k 0725498847 NIS B15 v/c 310k KAY0720863275 NISSAN B15 KBQ 04 0722352861 NISSAN E24 Ex tours DT Dobbie
2009 asking 0720219316 1.5m ono Tel 450k ono T 0722409341 0729953985
TOYOTA Hilux Vigo pickup KBB

2007 model 1.4M 0721212789
TOYOTA IST KBK gold auto 03

v/clean 620k 0701699456 Patel
VISIT www.kenyanlink.org
VISMATT
0703856994 sup/mkt rq att
T/premio BB auto 495k 0721285044 T/Premio KAW 540k 0736775169 T/Premio KBU 2006 new 0722658917 T/Premio n/s BK grey 650k 0720823352 T/Rav4, KBK, 1.120ksh, 0725561058 T/SHARK 03 KBN 1.2M 0722563753 T/SHARK AP, AT 300&360k 0721794163 T /SHARK KAX, BH, BJ, BK, BL. cash T/Shark xtour AS 830k 0720748980 T/Townace 04 BQ 700k 0733948702 T/vitz 06 KBU 700k 0722513105 T/vitz 06 KBU 730k 0722869196 T/Vitz KAZ auto 390k 0727755807 T/Vitz silver 420k 0721216443 T/Voxy 03 BN 4x4 700k 0721250250 T/VOXY 05 KBU 1.1M 0711971952 T/VX AS dsl 2.6M 0718040589 T/VX man 1.9m 0721285044 T/VX V8 KBH auto 2.2m 0722733747 T/wish 4wd KBT 1m 0722869196 T/Wish KBN 690k cln 0723930034 T/Wish KBS yr05 q/s 830k 0724268552 T/Wish KBT 05 silver 935k 0722625477 T.CARINA S.I KAZ 500K 0721838141 T.Hilux s.cab 4wd 05 BR 0725104903 T.Vitz silver 2006 680k 0722496269 T100 KAL SE 285K 0721937547 T 100 KAP 330k v/c 0733759094 TATA Truck KAP 640k 0727755807 T Duet BM clean 350k tel 0720970917 T Fielder 06 1.5cc KBU 0724101880 T/HILUX p/up 4wd s/cab KAR '03
Local ksh 1.3m 0722464748.
TOYOTA L-Touring KAU v/clean

auto Ksh 630k 0722-596446 owner
0720024925 probox kbq
TOYOTA
550k
WANTED
Sales Ladies/Men & Drivers 25-35 years for a car dealer firm 15k Kikuyu town Call no urgently 0717-662717
TOYOTA RAV4 06 KBU silver 4WD

2.4L n/shape p/start c/control 2.4M neg owner 0788119144
WANTED Sales Ladies & Men 24-30
years for a car dealer firm 15k Kikuyu town Call no urgently 0717-662717
TOY Prado 05 KBU auto 0725104903 TOY Prado pet/dsl 05/6/7 0723559466 TOY Premio 05 KBS sil. 1.1M dep
450000 bal 18months 0711971952 Finance dep 300k 0738661203
B263 Women
AUDIT
Trainees required. Qualifications: KATC2 + Quickbooks. Email: ndegwet@yahoo.com
LEVERAGE Car Hire & Tours need
& finance. Dep from 300-600K, bal 1-2years Call 0723769577 Mary
PHINEKARS carhire 0716-616761 RANA Ltd cabs & car hire, 0722542733 VICTOR safaris & tours ltd car hire
0720545192, 0722379197
T /Hilux pick up 09 BP 1.8m BA 1.65M

AW 1.45m AS 1.25m 0725498847
TOY Premio NZE Fielder P/box TOY Rav4 05 man. 1.4m 0724588925 TOY Rav4 n/shape 2L 2006 s/roof
KBU grey 2.6m neg 0722-995040
WAITRESSES wanted 0722758210
ISUZU FVR KBL c/b 5m 0720442945 ISUZU Ginga tipper very clean KBJ
0723282829, 0721603333
SITUATIONS WANTED
B277 Domestic
0722516342, 0721834778 trained h/g 2Hgirls wntd high sal+off 0721531412 NEED a reliable H/Help? 0722566999
B298 Women
TEACHERS
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ISUZU Ginga tipper very clean KBE

0723282829, 0721603333
NISSAN Mat KAS 360k 0713991593 NISSAN QD Rt 106 KBD 0728760722 NISSAN Wingrod KBM year 2004
black 530,000 tel 0733507120
TOY SURF '03, 1.5M 0722 523 667 TOY Voxy 06 1M 0722974073 TOY VX '02, petrol, 0722 523 667 TOY VX '08, diesel 0722 523 667 TOY VX Amazon import 0725104903 TPasso06 1000cc s.blue BU0722519886
T/ Prado, 2005, Auto, New Tyres, BS,
3.05M, 0725750506
ISUZU NPR KBB c/body 0722461664 Isuzu NQR KBU 33seats 0718306515 KBT GT golf 05 0720723563 L/ Cruiser h/top 05 2.8m 0722709719 L/CRUISER vx/v8 05/6/9 0723559466 L/DSCVRY '05, 3.9M 0722 523 667 L/DSCVRY '09, 8.7M 0722 524 752 L/ Rover 110 96-07 BS, BU 0724588925 L/Rover 110 p/up 770k 0718306515 L/Rover 110 TDI p/up 1m 0727464775 L.CRUISER P/UP 96-06 0719490444 Lancer wagon 05 1.5 kbu 0724101880 LEVIN KAM 320k Tel 0720253178 LEXUS 04/05 0721-401692 LEXUS 06 BLACK 2.5M 0727464775 M/BNZ E190 AE mnl 480K 0724268552 M/Canter4D32 BH 08 2.1M 0720748980 M/FH BL 3.7m AN 1.95m 0720428042 M/Galant KBS auto 540k 0722733747 M/Lancer KBU s/w 590k 0723930034 M/pajero io KBK 650k 0722869196 M.BenzC180 05 1.9m neg 0722893495 M.Benz C200 d/blue 1.15m 0727682466 MARUTI Omni 208 475k 0722893495 MAZDA Familia KBU 490000/= quick
sale Tel 0722784395
NISSAN X-TRAIL NT30 KBF 2001

0724253222/0723533840 1.1M
NISS Hardbody 05 1.35m0724588925 NISS Xtrail 04/05 0721-401692 NIS TD27 QD staff van 0720863275 NIS Td27 xtour AU 830k 0716664834 NIS wingroad BL 430k 0713742597 NZE KBJ white 630k ono 0720425040 NZE KBL 2003 AUTO 520K. PAY 30K
PER MONTH. TEL 0721727540
T /SHARK KBN DEP 150K 0722917636
EDUCATIONAL
B403 Colleges
FREE ICT training 0721504963
B148 Tyres, Spares and Accessories

MERCEDES Truck Brake Calipers.
5K. 12 Month Guarantee. Enquiries welcome 0718561804.
VW Golf BK wagon 680k 0720791992 VW Toureg 04/05 0722767752 VX V8, CYGNUS KBU cln 0722149791 WINGROAD 04 490K 0722261324 www.jonizwheelz.com Xtrail KBJ mnl dsl 850k 0723930034 X-TRAIL KBM 690k 0727-704775 XTRAIL KBM black v/cln 0722149791
PEUG.504 p/up dsl 350k 0722519155 Peug406 KAZ mnl 210k 0725847805 PEUG 504 P/U 220K 0737499006 Prado Box manual 1.3m 0725104903 PRADO KBD 00 diesel auto 1kmz
blue f/l 1.45m 0721211222 shah
B113 Motor Vehicle Repairs

COMPUTERISED
car engine diagnosis & computerised auto paint mixing 0729370054, 0733790767, 0721919031
Courses by correspondence or distance learning in: KCSE, GCE, O and A Levels Business Management Stores Management Human Resource Management Procurement & Logistics Sales and Marketing Electrical Engineering Building Construction Civil Engineering Accounting & Auditing Hotel & Catering Management Public Relations And many more.. Tel: 0725252448, 0733761398 Box 30427 00100, Nairobi
ICS TRAINING SERVICES
NISSAN Xtrail Mechanical and
PRBOX KBH 2004 0722492416 PROBOX White 2006 KBU Call

0705-979522
electronic repair specialist garage. Call Jeff 0721609789 at Hardy
TNZE KBU beige 0715372102 TOUAREG '07, 4.4M 0722 524 752 Touareg 2010 7.7M 0722 524 752 TOY/ Ace AM 330k 0786163994 TOY/Probox 690K BU 06' 0722332844 TOY. Surf KBP petr 1.4m 0720791992 TOY 100 KAP 180K V/C 0723725235 TOY 103 KBB auto 560K 0721354706
B120 Motor Vehicles Wanted

VICTOR safaris 10 premios, 5 rav4s,
1 yr open contract 0722379197
R/VOGUE '05, 4.8M 0722 524 752 Range Sports KBU 4.9m 0718306515 RAV4 n/s KBK 02 0722628306 S/Forestor KBU 1.25m 0727755807 SUB.Forester 97 580k 0722709719 SUBARU Forester, Turbo, Black
KBM, lady owner call 0722 734 365
RESIDENTIAL & BUSINESS PROPERTIES

B733 Stalls Available
SHOPS for salealong Sheikh Karume
Road opp 0733727336 Ramco Hardware
B077 For Sale, Dealers

TOY.VISTA.KAX.VCLN.
0722747147
SHOPS to let good location Moi

avenue rent 25k and goodwill 350k Call 0720904571
50 | Classieds
B740 Land, Plots for Sale
FINELANDS
Ruai 50x100 350k near Msa Road 0722417074, 2472045
375k

KITENGELA /Olturoto prime 5&10
acres @ksh 750k p.a 0721455870 Pinto 13m neg q/sale 0722255173
50x100 Isinya 110,000/=, Truelands

2224667, 0720738141, 0734800400
SOUTH B between 400-1000 sqft

0722446055/ 0733446055/ 4441195
ADAMS B SITTER 4K OWNER

0722953658
F INELANDS RUAI 50x100

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE
Ready Title 0722417074, 2472045
Kitengela 1/4ac tarmac comm near KITENGELA

1/8ac 830k titles, s/offer 020-2610966, 0715086866
50x100 Ruai 200,000/=
Truelands 2250594, 0720738141, 0734800400
B782 Properties for Sale

1&2br modern aparts nr Imara Daima
frm 4M 0726867060
AT South B excutive bedsitter & studio

0720451423, 0714538594
FINELANDS Ruai 50x100 400k 1km

0724816611, 2472045, 0722-417074
RUAI 1/8ac (50x100) 250,000/= 0722

450218,0722986680, Nemuge Co. Ltd 0202632731,0722986680 Nemuge Ltd
ATTRACTIVE self contained 1 bed

B/BURU
0WNER 2BR 12K 0726511632
Kileleshwa-3 bed Apt Karen-5 bed villa Rongai-2 bed apt Thika-3 Bed apt South B-4 Bed Maisonnette Athi River-3 bed maisonettes
Kshs 16M Kshs 70M Kshs 5.5M Kshs 5M Kshs 15M Kshs 9.9M
Harambee Sacco plot 0722566095 ISINYA (Tarmac) 20 acs0711182038 ISINYA 30 acres touching the tarmac
road and 20x1/4ac plots 1km from Isinya town, call 0720274840 for details
KITENGELA 1/8 owner 0722990725 KITENGELA

10ac on tarmac (Isinya) @4.2m per acre 0722801486 KCA 50x100 110,000/- 0722312387
RUAI 1/8ac 350,000/= prime with title RUAI 1/8acre 120,000/= best s/offer
Co. Ltd. Free Viewing Wed & Sat 9.30am
2BR Apartments Kiambu Plinth 95 sqm
room/studio & bedsitter Eastleigh Sec 3. 0702408937, 0706116647
KITENGELA 10km from tarmac at KITENGELA 11acre past Ostrich

frm Ksh. 15m neg 0722740430
0722450218, 0722986680 Nemuge
Price Kshs 4.5M few remaining 4br maisonettes Kitengela Plinth 250 sqm price Kshs 12M Tel: 0718800448 / 0722856900 www.barlettaholdings.com
corner plot.asking 8m negotiable. 0720661343
DONHOLM new 2br apt hot
0721838631 / 0719313858 0726773047
RUAI 1/8acre 150,000/= sp/offer 0789
3 bed masionette buruburu ph 1 on
shower 16k water & service free inc. 0716-869623
JOSKA 50x100 dep. 50,000 balance

4months, titles ready, 020-2610923, 0751201267 Homeward, Viewing free
767109, 0722986680 Nemuge Co. Ltd 0725-939618, 2316208 Global Plan
EASTLEIGH
KITENGELA 13km ICT City Malili

50ftx100ft 100,000/- 0722312387 50ftx100ft 95,000/- 0733582208
RUAI 50x100 250k with t/deeds devd RUAI-JOSKA 40x80 65k, 50x100
3 Bedroomed bungalow on 1/8 acre

located at Kitengela Bible College with clean titles 0720-007086
Umoja 1 bedroom Hses, tiled floors, DSTV, hot shower, and Tel: 0722477200, 0720924792,
0727897999, 0202361152
JUBILANDS:Isinya Konza/Malili rd 90k

0714915424,0728879191,0736901000 0714915424,0728879191,0736901000
s/offer 200k 0714915424,0728879191
KITENGELA 15km ICT City Malili KITENGELA 1ac @3m 0712352252 KITENGELA Korompoi 1/8 acre
plots with title 600k 0733-202230
LAND/PLOTS FOR SALE

Riara Road-1/2 acre Ngong Town-5 Acres (commercial) Nkoroi-1/2 Acre commercial Lavington-1 acre Kshs 150M Kshs 23M per acre Kshs 15M Kshs 190M
JUBILANDS: Isinya Pipeline rd 220k JUBILANDS: Kitengela Isinya 50x100 JUBILANDS: Ruai 50x100 110k 0714
915424, 0728879191, 0736901000
400k, KBC 1km 200k, 5km 100k, 70K, Kamulu 50x100 400k, 450k & 500k ready titles. Viewing Sat 10.30am. Hope Realty Ltd Tusker Hse opp. Naivas 0727-867432, 0735696835
4BR South C Rangers14M 0715086866 CBD Restaurant on sale walk in walk

out 3.5M neg 0700014166
EMBAKASI- Single rooms old airport
road near City Cabanas 4,500/Tel: 0713 158066/ 0717 491 332. Kshs 50000. Call 0733522375
FOREST Rd 3br new flats ensuite FURNISHED 2-3br apart 4454285 H/GUM 1br 7k 0720543149 owner IMARA Daima 3br 35k 0716605410 KAREN 2br-6br 0721350223 KILELESHWA 5B/R t/hse 0712422955 KILIMANI Riara rd 3brm apat all
ensuite + sq 95k 0722760143 Three B/room Bungalows in a gated community near Yukos 23K Tel 0713158066 / 0717 491332
KITENGELA near Hawa Childrens

home 2ac plot@2.7m 0721455870
RUAI Joska 50x100 400k with t/deeds

devd 0725939618 Global Plan
FOREST Rd 3br new flats ensuite

secure 12.5M Call 0733522375
0721838631 / 0719313858 / 0726773047
JUBILANDsIsinya Konza/Malili rd 115k

0714915424,0728879191,0736901000 titles 0724660114
KITENGELA plots @460Kper 1/8ac

0727-367393, 020-550287 Vineyard
RUAI KBC 50x100 150K special offer

devd 0725939618 Global Plan
FOREST Rd 15 Flats, @3br, 1/8a

income 8m/yr Ksh 180M 0733522375
JUJA Bob Harris Rd, 2x1/4 acre ready JUJA

flat land 150acs 5km frm s/highway 5M per acre 0721212789
KITENGELA plts www.optiven.co.ke KITENGELA Police SACCO 1 1/8ac

& 1/4ac plots 0721455870
RUAI KBC 50x100 prime developed

area titles 280,000/= 0721383389
GREENFIELD Hse 4br 0729475785 HOUSE for sale Runda Mimosa Vale
215. call 0722640231, 0722670440, 0722588242 0722-364281
RUAI KBC 50x100 special offer with

titles 180,000/= 0721383389
LAND/PLOTS FOR SALE

Isinya-konza-1/8 acre Kshs 100,000 Kitengela-1/8 acre 2.5Km from Kshs 550,000 Namanga Rd Kitengela-1/8 acre 7.5Km from Kshs 230,000 Namanga Rd Juja-Muigai Inn-1/8 acre Kshs 1.5 M Ruiru-1/8 acre-1km from eastern bypass Kshs 1.7M 0708783313 / 0708783786 / 0724409652 / 0726773047
JUJA Leejim Est. opp. Juja South Est.

(50x100). Ideal 4apts/ flats 0711875976
KKY Kidfarmco prime 0722-596446 KONZA Prime 7.8acres for sale Call:
0727209230
IMARA Daima 3br bungalow 7.5m K/WEST 3br house 4.7M 0739502321 KARATINA
Mathira 7bedroom house & servant quarter next to Karatina University River Bank Campus rent income 70K per month price 4.5M 0787152000
on an acre with s/pool 90M 0723545454
RUAI KBC prime 50x100 ready title

deeds 170,000/= 0721383389 0723-217937 Behind NIBS
2km from Tka rd comm plots, 1/8ac
KITENGELA -
RUIRU 1/8 acre Ksh 1,500,000 Tel RUIRU Town plt 50x100 0729475785 RUNDAMhasibu 1/4ac 12M 0723545454 Runda prime 1/2ac 25m 0722467230 SafariPark 1/2acre 14m 0722467230 SIGONA /Muguga 1/8acre kshs. 3M
negotiable Tel 0727084849
JUJA
Muigai-inn 3/4acre with 90%complete hse 15M 0723545454
LANGATA Prime Half Acre near

Wilson Call: 0727209230
KAJIADO 14 acres 1.5 km from

tarmac. Clean title. 0737004111.
LAVINTON Villas 5br-dsq under

construction 55m 0728990415
LAIKIPIA Gard Oloitoktok
KAJIADO plots behind Police station

0716-918151 negotiable
LIMURU 200m off highway 1/8ac

prime Ksh 1.4m Call 0722-596446
KAREN Nandi rd 3br double storey KAYOLE 1storey 14rooms hse 2.8m
Dandora 8rms &16rms 0729475785
road 3bed apart borehole swim gym. Tel 0722427142
LANGATA 3br m/net 0722760515 LAVINGTON Valley 2 bedroom apt

Ksh. 50,000/ month call: 0722720382
0774270613 Loan against title, shares 3 acre Industrial plot Mombasa Road
airport junction 150m 0721347080, 0722270313, 0733347080 Nyotu
KAMITI- Corner: 100ac @6.5M ideal

for sub-division 0722801486
MAANZONI 5acres 0721484036 MAGADI Rd 10-700ac 0721350223 Membly PCEA 1/4 acre 0722467230 MHASIBU Mwiki 1/8 qs 0722-851228 MIREMA
Dr 40x80 plots owner 0724817310, 0711-402263
KAMULU 1acre prime 0720221010 KAMULU 50x100 dep. 50,000 bal

4mths. Ready titles. 0202-164920, 0788-953862, 0707-965632 Sideway Proper ties Ltd. Vedic Hse 7th Floor
SPRINGValley rd 1/2ac 0719112415 SYOKIMAU 1/4ac 2.5m 0721717544 SYOKIMAU 1/4acre 3.5M ono Tel
0722760143 or 0733760143
KAYOLE apartment 10m 0722337709 KILELESHWA

Vihiga rd apart 3bdrm+dsq 14.8 m call 0722839873
Lavington West s/q 9k 0733760515 MADARaka 3bd apt 30k 0721838631 MADARAKA 3br 35k 0733760515 mtview karen kabete 4-1br 0725817817 MUCHATHA Banana one bedroom
apartments. Call 0789722476
400 acre, 100acre Tinga Town on main

Kiserian Magadi Road on tarmac 300,000/- per acre 0721347080
KISERIAN 3br 3.8m 0722674415 KITENGELA 50 x 100 plots next to

new light Kshs. 750,000/- call Tel 0202598001/0725778841/0722799222
KAMULU- JOSKA at KBC 500m

50x100 titles 300,000/= 0722312387
40acres Kiambu Road near Paradise
Lost 20m per acre 0721347080, 0722270313, 0733347080 Nyotu 0721347080, 0722270313, Nyotu
KAMULU- JOSKA at KBC 800m

titles 50x100, 280,000/= 0733582208
MLOLONGO 1/8ac title0715086866 MLOLONGO plot 0722902710 MUA Hills 6acres price neg 0737746311 MUIGAI Inn 40x80 commercial plot
near Turraco Village 2.5M 0723337775
SYOKIMAU
1/8 acre 1.2Million Quick sale deposit allowed. Tel 0726542624 or 0731004898
TASSIA 33x66 plot 2M 0723545454

THIKA 2.5ac indust plot ksh15m tel
0734595124
Komarock Sect-2 2br 0722170079 MEMBLEY 4Br house on 1/4 acre

new 0722-867571, 0721-290001
NBI West 2br apt 45K 4454285 NGARA Dsai 3bed flat 0732903350 NGONG 1br-4br 0721350223
NGUMO 1br 8k 0729579496 ownr
NGUMO 3BR+SQ 25K 0720439696
ownr
4acres Ngong Matasia near tarmac
KAMULU- Joska at KBC Dev. area

50x100titles 230,000/= 0722312387 50x100 titles 150,000/= 0733582208
KAMULU- JOSKA at KBC farm C KAMULU- Joska at Sunshine 50x100

dev. titles 250,000/= tel: 0722-312387
MUIGAI-inn 40x80 water power title

Thika h/way 1.7m owner 0722321030
THIKA 50x100 ft near Castle. Prime

Ksh 2.9m ono Tel. 0716-356968
MTWAPA own villa 2 cottages & big

workshop on waterside S/P 39M 0722411084www.rudy.maeder.com
Konza City (Behind Malili) 50x100.50,000 100x100....................................80,000 Kitengela ICT City 50x80........110,000 Thika Gatuanyaga 40x80 (Titles ready)..250,000 Makuyu 50x100.........................55,000 100x100....................................85,000 Installments allowed (Viewing on Weekends) Nairobi Information hse 4th flr rm 409 0732-435100 / 0736-441579 Thika Kigio plaza top of Fina Bank 0729-293781, 0738-842999 Gatundu behind KANU Office 0729-293559 Kitengela Milele Centre 2nd Flr. 0723-895098 Karatina top of Uchumi Super Market 0716-381367
MUNJE Ltd: 1/4acre at Kitengela opp.
THIKA
KAMULU-
JOSKA near Green Houses 50x100 210,000 0733582208
Yukos Ksh. 1.3m Embakasi Pipeline 5m Maimahiu 450,000 Tel. 0716662727, 0710782272 (opposite Muthaiga Police Station, behind eagle court/ China Wu yi offices) 1/2 acre 70m. Call:0722938301
20acre 0734595124 ksh 12m tel
H.way, Juja to Makuyu urgently wanted 20-50acs, red/muram soil, flat. Call 0711182038
N/West & Madaraka: 3br 0722344197 NBI West next to T.Mall new 3brm
apartment 12.5M Tel 0716516880
N/WEST 2BR 16K 0723078962

OWNER
ANGAZA REAL ESTATE LTD
KAREN 1/2 & 1,5,8.5acs 0711182038 KAREN Bogani 8.5ac 0714411035 KATANI 1/8ac near Syokimau 630k
s/offer titles 020-2610966, 0715086866
MURANGA town 50x80 0721513344 MUTHAIGA
THIKA plot 1/8ac 120K 0719279420 THINDIGUA 3/4 acre 0721-356111 TUALA/Rongai 1/8ac@680k 0722852214 VISIT: www.acprealtors.blogspot.com
WOTE
2-51 0722518040 ACRES 300k
NGONG 3b/r m/ens 4.2m 0722-723512 NGONG 3br bungalow on 1/8 acre
7.2m Call 0726-831032 owner
OLIVE
5br 0727935204
Ruai
o/cpd
40k
OLIVE H/Rise 2br 20k 23k v clean

0727935204
NGONG flats 3br m/enst 4.45m 1br

2.7m 300m to b/stage DSTV 80% loans Tel 0722772540 Town Complete House Quick sale. Tel 0772130092
KATANI 1/8ac near Syokimau r/titles

Aberdeen 0722829195, 0734572994
MWEA
OLIVE Nvsha rd 1, 2, 3 br few left exc

finish 0727935204
KATANI50X100 dep. 100,000 balance

4months, Titles ready, 020-2610923,
NAIVASHA/KARAI Plots near

Keroche Tel; 0722292446 0722596066. 2013-04-12, /
B761 Premises, Offices for Sale

KAREN
Stables 21sqm negotiable 0722740430 Ksh. 4m
NYAHURURU
OLIVE Off/space abv KCB Nvsha rd

20k few left 0727935204 Off/space 0727935204
0715514989 Homeward, viewing free
O/Rongai 3br bungalow 0734735335 Parkroad rd 2storey 0722467230 S/C Akiba: 4br+ext 13M 0722344197 SOUTH-C
Ke-re flats 3br Tel 0722760143, 2015255 20M Call 0722169486
OLIVE
Moi
Ave
25k
BYPASS Kamakis 40x80
@1.2m Muigai-Inn 40x80 985k 0722467230
KAYOLE 40X80 Prime 0722967397 KERAROPON1/4ac 5M 0721350223 KIAMBU CP 67X100 45M 0722928705
KIAMBU town prime resd plot 1ac
title & devp plans ready ksh25m tel0734595124
NAIVASHA Mirera 3ac 0722409341

NAROMORU 2 acr 100m from
tarmac and 0724209497 near bantu lodge
B768 Premises, Offices to Let

2500 SQF Office in Upper-Hill Taj
Tower Tel 0712-821721
PANGANI 2br apart new 4454285 Parklands 3br apts 0733760515 RONGAI 2br flat behind Uchumi 18k
0722760143 or 0724311069
COMMERCIAL /Residential plots
80x40 1.5Km from Thika Super Highway behind Mang'u High Sch @ 750K, Ruai 50x100 @ 450K, Maguguni 80x40 @ 400K touching tarmac 0728267725/ 0726148906
NAZARENE Uni 1/4 acs 0711182038 NGONG 1/4ac 1.8M q/s 0721350223 NGONG 1/4a commercial 0729-038205 NGONG 1/8ac & 1/4ac 0729-038205 NGONG Vet 100x100 title ready 50
mtr off Ngong rd 0723-959958
2 person shared offices 20k Tom-Mboya

street 0722770064
THIKA town 1/4 acre opposite ACK UMOJA Incm 350k p.m 0714411035 UPPER Hill Kiambere road three
bedroom apartment for sale call 0722726579 Jane.
RUAKA 2br 1br CCTV intercomm

SOUTH/B 3BR 35K 0723159576
OWNER
KIAMBU Village-Inn 1/2ac 729475785 KIK Thogoto 1/8ac

0723548770 0729696096,
CHEMIST- Mlolongo Ksh. 25,000/=

pm No Goodwill 0704-540044
DSTV master ensuite @32k 20k rep 0724-474249
COMMERCIAL plots 40x80 Kdo rd
dep. 100000/= bal 4months, titles ready, 020-2610923, 0700497890 Homeward
GODOWNS 5000-10000sqft 4454285 GODOWN

to let Shimo latewa Ind-Area near CMC 6000sq for storage and office. Mobile 0722431641, 0733601746
KILELESHWA
DAGORETI
separate titles each @7M 0723545454
Kikuyu rd
4x1/4s
Mbooni road 3/4 acres. 160m Call: 0733797464
OLIVE 1/4 Dago Kwngre Kky rd 7.5m

0727935204
B789 Properties to Let

1,2,3br Forest rd 6-25k 0716266150 1,2BR Tigoni 12-18K 020 2214860,
0720 716 078 Ena Property
SOUTH-B new 1,2br apts, ensuit &

studios 23k,29k&36k borehole lift 0729165571, 4451131/2
KILIMANI Ngong road maisonette

3br +sq garden 25m 0728990415
OLIVE 4br aptm R/Side Drive v

spacious 22m 0727935204
DRUMVALE
Kamulu 17 plots 40x100 Tel 0722524203, 0722739025 water + electricity available
JAMU Real 8000 sq ft 0714411035 MUINDI Mbingu St. 0722-596446 OFFICE 13K 25K 34K 0723521594 OFFICES 2let NBI 7000/= 0725830757 OFFICES 7k Tomboya St. 0722770064 OFFICE space to let along Langata rd
20k 0723481001
SOUTH C 2br ens apart 4454285

SOUTHC
owner 3br 28k 0727276612
KINANIE 5 acres Kinanie market Tel

0722357818
OLIVE
Ngara 3br 0727935204
0/cmpd
10m
EASTERN bypass 15acre 4454285 FARM & Hse Naro Moru 0725659408 FINELANDS Isinya 50X100 100K
offer 0724816611,0722417074 Call 0724816611, 0722417074
KINOO RUNGIRI PLOTS 2.5M TO

12M 0732229050, 0722790200
ONGATA Rongai Mericho 1.5km

from main rd 1/4&1/8ac 0721438511
1 b/r Hurlingham 15,000/- 0720040895 1B/S Lavington 4500 0724947229 2B/R Lavington 16000 0724947229 2b/r Riverside 25,000/- 0716-786222 3B/R+sq Ngummo 35,000/- 0720020410 3br+sq Parklands 32,000/= 0718023488 3BR Flat Embakasi 3BR
Nyayo 28,000/= Tel 0722784395 Estate Athi solo
STATE Hse 3bdr apartment master

ensuite owner 0717467884
KIRIGITI 50x100 3m 0722311989 KISAJU (Tarmac)10,20acs 0711182038 KISAJU 1acre 4.2M 0723545454 KISAJU 4acres 3.5m 0727909340 Kiserian 1/4ac p/rd 500K 0722-723512
KISERIAN prime; near town, fully
serviced, gated 10acres @4.5M each. 0733189962
PIPELINE 5,10,20,60 acs 0711182038 REDHILL 5acres Tel 0722725137 50x100 Ruai 400,000/=, very prime
Truelands 2224667, 0720738141
THINDIGUA
near Laureate Sch double rm&Baraka complx Kiambu rd 1 big shop 0704501525, 0700327982 Tel
FINELANDS Isinya 50X100 200K FINELANDS

Kitengela Isinya 50x100 250k 0724816611, 2472045
OFFICE to Sub-Let Wabera street

Tel 0737-390574
WESTLANDS - 1/2 bed furnished/

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6th Anniversary
Exactly six years have passed since you suddenly and painfully left us, though it seems like yesterday. Our tears may ow but we are grateful to God for thus far He has brought us. Not a day passes without your family remembering and missing your love, support, kindness, wisdom, dreams and aspirations that we treasured. Fondly missed by your loving wife, son, brothers, sisters, parents, relatives and friends.
Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Mwalimu James Kiriinya Rukunga of Lions Pry School - Meru County which occurred on 12th April 2013. He was husband of Grace Karwirwa Kiriinya. Son of the late MRukunga MMwongeera and the late Elizabeth Kathanda. Brother of Kiugu, the late Kaimuri, Abel, Thuranira, the late Kairuthi, Ntiringa, Karongo and Kaimenyi. Father-in-law to: Mutua, Karimi Mwenda, and Zureka Mutuma. Grandfather of Kananu, Kathambi Mukiri, Nkatha, Mutethia, Gitonga Musavi and Munene. He was uncle to many. Friends and relatives are meeting daily at his Runogone home and Lions Pry School at 5.00p.m. The cortege shall depart from Meru Funeral Home at 10.00a.m on thursday 18th April 2013 for a service at Runogone MCK Church at 11.00a.m. Burial will thereafter be at his Runogone home at 1.00p.m.
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In Loving Memory
Dad, Seven (7) years ago God called you home because He needed one more angel to brighten Heaven. Much time has passed but your candle still burns bright in our hearts. You remain an irreplaceable devoted father, husband and ofcer. Your sweet memories and charisma are forever our motivation in life. Warmly missed by your wife Karen, children, relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held on Saturday 20th April 2013 from 1pm at his Gilgil home.
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It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that A.I.C Umoja Members Society announces the death of Douglas Mutua Kakya which occurred on 9/4/2013 at his home in Musengo Village, Musengo Location, Usiani Division, Kitui West District, Kitui County. Son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Kakya Ngundo. Brother of the late Thomas Kamwilwa. Husband of Elizabeth Mbiku. Brother in law of the late Ruth Mawia Kamwilwa. Father of James Wambua, Augustus Mutua (CID Starehe Division), Maurice Kivungo, Clementine Musembi-Nurse Mutonguni Sec, Justin David, Festus Mutua (KURA - Formally of KNEC). Uncle of Justus Kavuvi, Kanyaa Munywoki, Kathini Nzou, Mulewa Mukonza, Eunice Thambu, Elimu and Kavutu. Father in law of Jacqueline Kanyiva, Lilian Laeli, Annah Nyambura, Felisters Kasyoka, Theresia Nthenya, Agnes Kalekye, Munywoki Malusi, late Nzou Makau, late Mukonza Ngunga, Pastor Mwania and Edwin Musembi. In-law (SYITAE) of late Mutemwa, late Mbaa, late Kitiki, late Mbugua, Mutemwa and Ngao. Son in law of the late Kisuko Mbunza and Syomwana Kisuko. Grandfather of many Mutuas, Mbikus, Kamwilwas, Mawias and many others. He leaves behind many great grand children and few great great grand children. Friends and relatives will meet from today Tuesday at Garden Square and in his rural home. Members of A.I.C Umoja Society will meet on Thursday 18/4/2013 for 1922- 9/4/2013 prayers. Cortege leaves Muthale Mission Funeral Home on Saturday 20/4/2013 at 8.00 am for funeral and burial service at his home in Musengo Village same day beginning at 12.00 Noon. Contacts 0724 374 693, 0733 913 425, 0727 770 135, 0722 793 579. In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.
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It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Advocate Stephen Nyabera Omari on 8h April, 2013 at Kisii Level 5 Hospital. Son of the Late Nyabera Nyanganyeria, Late Sarah Kerubo and Elizabeth Kerubo. Husband of Margaret Omari of Asumbi TTC. Father of Nyabera, Nyamweya, Faith and Moige. Brother of Okeyo, Marube, Nyambane, Late Onchana, Aska, Late Samuel, Moindi, Joyce, Zablon, Nyabwengi, Hezron, Grace, Wilkisters, Nyabera and Oigara. Son in law of the Late Nyaata and the Late Jerusha Nyaata of Mochenwa. Nephew of Late Mirieri Nyanganyeria, Late Nyambati, Late Nyagwencha, Dr. Andrew Nyamweya, Amb. Peter Nyamweya, Anyega and Aencha Gesimba. Cousin of the Late Isensi, Mongeri, Ben Nyagwencha, Dr. Charles Omari, Dr. Nyambati, Prof. Nyandemo, Tom Ontiri, Moindis, Nyabwengis, Ratemos, Magetos, Onchanas, Samuels, Late Orina Magati, Nyambanes Hon. Omari Nyamweya, Onyangore, Basweti, Joel Makori, brother in law of Japheth Nyaramba, Peris Moraa (Keroka), Bernard Ondieki (KRA) Paul Otachli Late Yunuke, Wilkister, Finola, Esther, Stella, Anne and the Late Nyaboke. Uncle of Jeremiah Atuke, Gilbert Nyamweya (Advocate) Ezekiel, Mr. & Mrs. Anold Matonda ( U.S.A) Mr. & Mrs. Sammy Mokaya, Patrick Nyaramba and Charles Baridi (KRA). Meetings are going on daily at Mwalimu Hotel Kisii, his home at Menyinkwa and Nyambogo. Main Fund raising will be held on 17th April, 2013 (Wednesday) same venues and Garden Square-Nairobi at 5.00pm.The cortege leaves Christine Marriane on 18th April and Burial will take place on 19th April, 2013 (Friday) at his Menyinkwa Home at 2.00pm.
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Funeral Announcment
We regret to announce the passing of Grace Wanjiku Mukabi (Limuru Kwambira). Wife of John Mukabi Wanene (Businessman Limuru). Mother of Kevin Wanene Mukabi, Daughter of Muteru Manairo (Kairo locayion Mathioya) and Mary Mwihaki Muteru. Sister of Sarah Nyambura, David Kibui, Muteru (Budget), John Gichuhi,Alice Kimotho, Susan Wairimu and Margaret Kinyanjui. Daughter-in- law of late Wilson Wanene Mbira and Rahab Njoki Mbira. Cortege leaves Uplands funeral home, Limuru at 8:00 a.m. on 18/4/2013 for prayers and burial service at their farm at Kwa-mbira Limuru.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Grace Wanjiku Mukabi An Angel Has been Called Back Home
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing on of Mrs Evaline Wanjiku Muchira on Wednesday 10th April 2013. She was a loving and caring daughter of late Mzee Michael Kariuki and Mama Veronicah Wambui Kariuki of Kigoro village Muranga. She was a loving and cherished wife of Richard Muchira Gichuki. Loving and caring mother to Sylvia Wabaiya, Arthur Gichuki and Olivia Wambui. She was cousin to Pharis Kinyanjui Gichuhi, Jimmy Ngugi Nduati and many others. Evaline was a sister to Elizabeth Wairimu, Julia Waithira, Charles Nganga, Anne Wanjiru, John Kinyanjui and Simon Muriithi. She was a sister inlaw to CA Wambugu, E.A Gitome, the late Nimrod Mukuyu, Eliud Mwaniki, Veronicah Wachuka, Dinah Gathoni and Waiganjo Gichuki. She was Muiruto the late Sarah Wanjiru, Zipporah Wangui, Lucy Wanjiru, Eunice Wangari and Eunice Wangui. She was also a cucuto many. A funeral service will be held at CITAM- Ngong on Wednesday 17th April 2013 at 11:00 am.
It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of our loving mother, Sister-in-Christ Grace Wambui Kiruku, on Friday, 12th April, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital-Nrb after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Simon Miano Kibirie. Wife of the late David Kiruku Raga. Mother of Jackson Raga (Rtd teacher), Stephen Muiruri, Mary Wanja (Ngong), Dr. Moses Gakunga (Hychem Pharmaceuticals, Roasters), the late Peter Ngigi, Samuel Nganga (Pipeline), John Kamau, Monica Nduta (Greensted H/Ware, Roasters), Joseph Waruinge (Kaka Travellers), Dorcas Njeri (Hychem Pharmaceuticals, Roasters/Toll) and the late Jane Njoki. Sister of Ngigi & Pst Wathika (Bahati Nku), the late Njeri, late Kamau, late Macharia, Njoki (Muranga), Wangari (Kagaa) and Wangui (Mathanja). Grandmother of Milton Mundia (GoK-Funyula) and James Njoroge (General Accident-Nbi) among others. Friends 1932 -2013 and relatives are meeting daily from 4.00pm for prayers at her home Githunguri Township, Kiambu County, at Dr. Moses residence behind Uchumi-Thika rd; Njeris Ruiru Toll home and at Ragas Gatundu home.The cortege leaves Mukoe Funeral Home on Friday, 19th April, 2013 at 9.00am for funeral service and burial at her farm Miiri-Muthunguci, Gatundu North at 12.00 noon. Blessed amongst mothers, rest in eternal peace. Amen.
Celebration of Life
Sister-in-Christ Grace Wambui Kiruku

We regret to announce the death of our loving Daddy and Grandfather Elizaphan Ongaga of Kineni and Nyakeore villages. Husband of Eunice Ongaga and Kemunto of Nyamira county. Father of Dorica Nyaemo, Stephen Ongaga (Afya Hse), Caren Moenga, Joyce Ombui, Norah Ogutu,Yunia Saiti, Emmah Ndemo and Pheny Nyatigo Kusco (Nakuru). Irene, Silas, Erick, Nyangita and Nyaigero. He was the Father in-law of Joyce Mokua, Ben, Elijah, Andrew, late Ogutu, Daniel, Ben, Marwanga (Lands). He was a brother of Tima, Geke, Nyanduko, Late Mogere, Ombego, Sabella, Mayaka, Kennedy and Ombego amongst others. He was an uncle of Orora Tima, Onyancha, Okinyi, Nyanchama, Paster Fred Geke, Rose, Yabesh, Ziporah, Samson, Perus, Ondiga, William, George, Evans, Hon Okioma, Victor Okioma (Sec. Provincial Admin.) amongst others. Korera of late Sika, late Tinega, late Ondieki, late Mokaya, late Onuonga, Saiti, Maina and Marwanga. Grandfather of Cliff, Eric, Edna, Denis, Berverly, Rose, Harriet, Asande among others. Great Grandfather of Ray, Levy, Collins, Kiplangat, Asneth, Debora and stacy. Friends and relatives are meeting daily at garden square, his kineni home, Stevess Residence at Mathari Hospita (staff quaters) and Nakuru lion (Rigena) starting 5.00 p.m. Main fundraising will be held on Wednesday 17th april at Proffesional Centre Parliament road starting 5.00 p.m. The cortage leaves Chiromo Mortuary, on 18th april 2013,for burial at his home Kineni Setlement Scheme on 19th april 2013. MPESA No. 0722 486537 or 0722826538
May she rest in peace.

Ii is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Beth Wanjiru Kangethe of Ngewa (Kwamaiko) Githunguri. Daughter of the late Thiringu Kahura and the late Njeri Thiringu. Sister of the late Mbugua and Nyokabi.Wife of the late Danson Kangethe Waithaka. Mother of Njeri Ndichu, Charles Waithaka (Eureka Educational & Training Consultants), Richard Thiringu and Graham Mwangi (Mutimu). Mother in law of Lydiah Waithaka (Eureka) the late Rose Wangari, Ann Wanjiru and the late Ndichu Karanja. Grandmother and great grandmother to many. Friends and relatives are meeting at her home in Ngewa daily from 4.pm. The cortege leaves Makoye funeral home on Thursday 18th April at 9.00am for a funeral service at AIPCA church, Ngewa. Burial will follow thereafter at her home in Ngewa.
Evaline Wanjiku Muchira
Elizaphan Ongaga
Beth Wanjiru Kangethe
The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on Thursday 18 th April 2013 at 9:30 am for the burial at Irure Village, Muranga. May your soul rest in eternal peace dearest Mummy. Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out. (John 5:28)
Daddy and Grandpa You have fought a good ght and nished the race.
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The Mboya family announces the death of Charles Mboya Kungu formerly of Telkom which occurred on 9th April 2013. He hailed from Kamuga village, Kogembo sublocation, North Rachuonyo District. Son of the late Kungu Mbira and the late Siprosa Odeny. Beloved husband of Margaret Oloo. Father of Edah (TNBL), Moffat, Olivia (Del Monte), Noel (Airtel), Berry (Kimathi Uni), Daisy (UON). Grandfather of Ivy, Sunday, Benedict and Osteen. Brother of Richard Okoko, Adam Kungu, Juma Kungu, Onyina Kungu, Odeny Kungu, Opondo Kungu, Henry Bwore, Okun Kungu, Doris Ogendo, Jennifer Ogendo, Karen Gogo, Magdalene Ogutu, Priscilla Oyongo, Joyce Odondi, Mary Aoko, Jane Kungu, Christine Ogendo, Christabel Okoth & Mary Ogutha. Brother In law of Sam Ogutha, Maritha Juma, Risper bwore, Elizabeth Odeny, Roslida Okoko, Father-in-law of William Oduor and Jackline Omogoh. Uncle of the late Prof. Okoth Ogendo, Phillip Kungu, Okokos, Onyinas, Jumas, Adams, Opondos, Odenys, Ogendos amongst others. Prayers and Burial will held at Kamuga Village, Kendu Bay on Sunday 21st April 2013. Friends and family are meeting on the 17th April, at Garden square 5:00 p.m. In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.
It is with deep regret we announce the death of Mrs. Vasantben Nemchand Shah on Sunday, 14th April 2013 in Nairobi. Wife of Nemchand Bharmal Rajshi Shah. Daughter-in-law of the late Kankuben & Bharmal Rajshi Shah. Daughter of the late Paniben & Amratlal Bharmal Shah. Mother of Bharat & Vipul. Mother-in-law of Lina & Quyen. Grandmother of Anoushka, Dwij, Sohan & Meera. Sister-in-law of Ushaben & Shantilal Bharmal, the late Kanchanben & Virchand Kanji, the late Kusumben, Tara, Surya & Vina. Sister of Ramesh (Sinha), Sushilaben, Mradula, Pramila, Taruna & Sudhir. The cortege will leave from Oshwal Centre, opposite Nakumatt Ukay on Tuesday, 16th April 2013 at 2:00pm and cremation will take place at the Hindu Smashan Bhumi, Kariokor at 2:30pm Prayer Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 16th April 2013 at Oshwal Centre at 8:00pm. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
Death & Funeral Announcement
Charles Mboya Kungu
Vasantben Nemchand Shah
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the demise of Mrs. Priscah Kerubo Amwatah. Wife of the late Samwel Amwatah Okemwa. Daughter of the late Zedekiah Ondara and Jerusa Nyamwange, and daughter-in-law of the late Paul Okemwa and Yobentina Nyansarora. Mother of Norah Moraa (Suneka), Walter Amwatah (NIS), Daniel Amwatah (Kisii), Paul Amwatah (NIS) and Josiah Amwatah (TUM). Sister of the Ondaras of Riagumo, S. Mugirango. Sister-in-law of the late Kasimiri, Matangi and sisters, late Benson Okemwa and others. Aunt of Laban, Pius, James and others, Pius Kasimiri, Peter Matangi (Mombasa) and many other Amwatahs and Okemwas (Bokimai Village). Mother-in-law of Linet Bosibori (Nrb),Tabitha (Tabaka MH), Dominic (Suneka), Jemimmah Katunge (NIS) and Jemimmah Binsari (Maroo). Grandmother of Graham, Sheilah, Mercy, Samwel, Ruth, Brian,Vivian and others. Funeral meetings will be held at home and Syokimau, Nairobi. Fundraising on 17.04.2013, 2.00 p.m (home). Cortege leaves Tabaka Mortuary on 18.04.2013. Burial will be held on Friday, 19.04.2013, next to Bokimai Pr.Sch., S.Mugirango, Kisii County. Contact:0721-513523/0721-962334
Priscah Kerubo Amwatah

Sunrise: 4/2/1951 Sunset: 6/4/2013
It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on to Glory of Peninah Wanjiru Muthunga from Kagundu-ini Village which occurred on 11th April 2013.
A Time to Rest
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God's will that we announce the sudden death of our beloved Nelly Kambura Nkonge, of Mithini Mixed Secondary School, which occurred on 11th April 2013 through a tragic road accident at Makuyu along the Nairobi Nyeri road. Loving wife of Kelvin Kinyua (Aidspan Organization), daughter of Mr. Dennis Nkonge and elder Jacinta Karambu Nkonge (PCEA Kimbo Church). Sister of Nancy Kagendo (Ramboo Colourcane Ltd), Rosalyn Kinya (G4S Mombasa), Christine Gakii (Hungary) and Kevin Mutugi (JKUAT). Daughterin-law of Duncan Munene Macharia and Magdaline Njeri Nderi. Sister-in-law of Ronney Nderi, Dr. Edwin Munene (Nyeri PGH) and James Kimotho.
She was wife of the late Joseph Muthunga. Adoring mother of Eng. Joel Wanyoike (Chairman Kenya Roads Board-KRB) and mother-in-law of Irene Njeri Wanyoike (Ridgeways Estate). She was the only sister of Joyce Wangechi (Kora Village Kangema). Peninah Wanjiru was the adoring grandmother of Ken Muthunga (Adelaide Australia), Anne Wanjiru (Shiro of Airworks Juba), Michael Gichubi (Perth Australia) and Isaac Kiiru (Adelaide Australia).
Friends and relatives are meeting daily from 5:30pm at the Hotel Accra, along Accra road, 3rd oor for funeral arrangements. The cortege leaves St. Francis 03/12/1982 11/04/2013 Funeral Home-Kasarani on Friday, the 19th of April 2013 at 9:30am, for a funeral service and burial at the Langata Cemetery in Nairobi. Dearest Nelly, you lled our lives with joy and happiness, you were truly a gem that we will always treasure in our hearts, your simplicity, humbleness and inner peace made us better people. Shalom, till we meet again.
Nelly Kambura Nkonge
Prayers and Funeral arrangements are taking place daily at her sons home in Ridgeways Estate along Ridgeways road (600 meters from Kiambu road) and her rural home in Kagundu-ini (Kenyoho). The Cortege leaves Kenyatta University mortuary (KU) on Saturday 20th April 2013 at 9.00 a.m. Funeral service will be held at Kenyoho AIPC Church, 10 kilometers along Kabati Kagundu-ini road Starting at 11.00 a.m. Rest In Peace Mum, Cucu
Peninah Wanjiru Muthunga
Margaret Wanjiku Njiru was born in 1918 in Ngiriambu, Kirinyaga. She was the wife of the late David Njiru Caru of Mbiri village, Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. Loving mother of Alabina, Jacinta, Mrs. Lucy Ndiritu formerly of Buruburu Phase III, Edward, Irene, Leah, Joyce, Frederick Gichobi of ACK Kirinyaga Diocese, and Revd Pauline Wanjiru Njiru of WCCEHAIA. Cherished grandmother of Margaret Ndiritu of UNICEF, Somalia; Neema Nyawira Kinyua of Mary Leakey Girls High School, Shalom Njiru Kinyua of Marion Prep School; among many others. Margaret peacefully went to be with the Lord at 1pm on 13th April, 2013. Family and Friends are meeting at Paulines residence in Membley Estate, Ruiru every evening and All Saints Cathedral Kindergarten on Tuesday 16th April, and Wednesday 17th April, 2013, from 5.30 pm. The funeral Service will take place on Friday, 19th April, 2013, from 10.00am at ACK St. Stephens Mbiri church. Burial will be at her home in Mbiri village. --- She is before the throne of God --- and God has wiped away every tear from her eyes (Rev. 7: 14-17)
Promotion To Glory
Margaret Wanjiku Njiru
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Michael Odhiambo Ongongo of Occidental Insurance Company, which occurred in the early morning of 8th April 2013. Son of the late Samson Ongongo and mama Alice Anyango Ongongo of Kamser Alego, Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay County. Husband of Nancy Mukabi of Marshalls, Nairobi. Father of Ian Okoth (Musingu High School),Ted Otieno (Nairobi Primary School) and Ray Annan. Brother of Beldine Omolo (CAK), Lorna Orinda (Kakamega), the late Wilson Okoth, Jane Adhiambo, David Omondi, William Otieno, the late Christine Awino, Eric Ochieng, Emma Akinyi, Mary Akinyi, Monica, Beldine and Eunice. Brother-in-law of George Owiti (Regiotech Info. Ltd), Charles Orinda (Kisii Law Court), Evaline, Phylis, Davis, Edwina, Lilian and Mercy among others. Uncle to Winnie, Roy, Vanessa, Cynthia among others. Cousin to Beldine, Emmanuel, Jacqueline, Meggy, Dina, Susan, Job, Seth, Joyce and Kennedy among others. Step son of Mama Herine, Nephew to Hezron Opar, Selemiah and Obel Opar among others and his aunties, Pamela, Yunia, Jane and Wilkister Odhiambo among others. Son in law to Mr. Gabriel Anzunzu and 1971-2013 Mary Akomba of Lurambi, Kakamega. The nal harambee will be held today (Tuesday 16th April 2013) at Professional Centre from 5.30 pm.
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
Michael Odhiambo Ongongo
With deep sorrow and sadness, we announce the sudden death of Mzee William Kiptalam Arap Cherunya which occurred in Eldoret Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was the son of the Late Cherunya Arap Chepkorget and the Late Kogo Kimoi Kaptora. He was loving husband to Mary Taptuwei, the late Esther Chepchirchir Cherunya and Magdaline Cherunya. He was brother to Elizabeth, the late Salina, the lateJosphine, Kipkering, David and Cheruiyot.He was father to Teresa, Michael(former Director NCBP), Zipporah, John, James , Jane(Moi University), Grace (Moi University), Eunice, Samuel, Charles, the late Daniel, Winnie (Moi University), Ruth Jebiwot, Chemutai, Chelagat, Chepkogei, Kipsaina, Joseph, Julius, Cheptum, Cherop and Margaret. He was grandfather and great grandfather to many. He was son-in-law to Kapchemarich, Kapcherus and Kapchepsiror. He was uncle to many. Father-in-law to Jane, Mama Kevin, Selly, Anne, Georgina, Zipporah, Mama Cheli, Lucy, mama Brayo , the late Dr. Legge, Mr. Kirui, Mr. Kisorio, Mr. Singoei, Mr. Kossom, Mr. Kirwa, Joseph, Letinina and others. The cortege will leave MTRH mortuary on Friday 19/04/2013 for requiem mass at Sunrise 1927-sunset14/4/2013 Plateau (Lotonyok Farm); afterwhich the cortege will proceed to Cherangany (Kachibora Mtoni Mbili Farm) for overnight stay. Burial will be held on Saturday 20/04/2013 starting at 8.00 am at his farm Mtoni Mbili Farm Cherangany.
Death Announcement
It is with the humble acceptance of Gods will that we inform you of the death of Mwalimu Paul Muiruri Kangethe proprietor of Muinjafam Academy in Kibiko B , Ngong on the evening of 11/04/2013. Husband of Peris Njambi Kangethe; father of Mercy Gathoni, Johnson and Jane Kangethe, Jonathan Mararo, Jane and George Ndirangu, the late Joseph Ruchathi and Roxanne and Moses Mugweru. Grandfather of Wayne, Tatyanna, Makena, Stacy, Renee, Kyan and Tristyenne. Brother of Mumbi, Wairimu, Njoki, the late Ruchathi, Late Mburu. He was an uncle and cousin to many others. Funeral arrangements and meetings are taking place daily at his home in Kibiko B, Ngong ; and also at St. Andrews church Nairobi from 5.30 pm on Tuesday 16/04/2013 and Wednesday 17/04/ 2013.The cortege leaves Umash Funeral home on Mbagathi way at 9 am on Thursday, 18/04/2013 for prayers and burial at his home. Its God who gave, its God who took, blessed be his name.
Mzee William Kiptalam Arap Cherunya
Mwalimu Paul Muiruri Kangethe
Promotion to Glory
May God Rest his soul in eternal peace.
The Church service will be held at 2pm on Thursday 18th April 2013 at Nairobi Central SDA Church, opp. Integrity Centre. The burial date is Sunday 21st April 2013 at Kamser Alego, Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay County. You have fought a good ght you have nished the race, you have kept the faith
It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved father Mr. Joseph Kihiro (Wanyoro) Gitau, who passed away on 10/4/2013 after a long illness. Son of the late Simon Gitau and Teresia Mwihaki. Loving husband of Magdalene Nyambura. Father of Mary and Dr. John Kahonu, Simon and Jennifer Mutua, Margret and Kimuhu Muiruri, Charles and Lucy Kanyingi, Jane and Isaac Mungai, George and Jane Ngigi, late Alice and George Mbugua, Gregory and Jane Kimuhu, Duncan and Zipporah Mbugua, John and Naomi Mwaura, Lucy and George Kabuti, Gabriel Gachanja, Elizabeth and Onesmus Njuguna. Grandfather and great grand father to many.
Family friends and relatives are meeting at Mooreland Hotel-Ngara opposite Stima Plaza from 6pm and at his home Muirigo Village.
Joseph Kihiro (Wanyoro) Gitau
It is with humble acceptance that we celebrate and announce the passing of our beloved son Durrel Sakwa Atsiaya of Circle Academy. Son of George Atsiaya of Film Crew and Equipment Transport and Evelyne Atsiaya of Blue Sky Films. Brother to Shirley Atsiaya of St. Christophers, Karen. Grandson to Alice, Ann and Stephen. Nephew to Edith, Sam, and Cynthia. Cousin to Irvin, Sakwa among many others. Family and friends are meeting at Durrell Sakwa their home in Kibiku Ngong for daily Atsiaya prayers and funeral arrangements. Sunrise 3rd Nov, 1998 There will be a service and viewing Sunset 13 April, 2013 of the body on Wednesday 17th April, 2013 at Montezuma Funeral home at 2.30pm. Thereafter Durrell will overnight at home in Kibiku Ngong. Our beloved son will be laid to rest in Kakamega on Saturday 20th April, 2013. Pastor we loved you but the glory of God has been done. In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you will forever be cherished.
Promotion to Glory
John Muchai Nganga

27/9/1948 11/4/2013
It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing away of John Muchai Nganga, who went to be with his beloved Lord on 11 April 2013. He was the son of the late Onesiphorus Nganga Kiama and Elizabeth Wandia Nganga. Husband of Jerioth Nganga. Father of Elizabeth Muchai-Nyamwaya (Co-operative Bank), Daniel Muchai (USIU), David Muchai (Businessman) and Grace Muchai. Father-in-law of Philip Nyamwaya (iPay) and Doreen Muchai (Career Connections). Brother of Romano Mwangi, Leah Kimaru, Lucy Kiongo, Mary Gathu, Sammy Gathuka, Janet Nyoro, Ruth Maina (Ministry of Youth Affairs), Peter Nganga (Nairobi Metropolitan) and James Ngure (Thika Water& Sewerage Co.). Brother-in-law of Jane Kagure, Wanjohi Gichuru (Businessman) and Mwangi Gichuru (Businessman). Grandfather of Abigail and Trevor Nyamwaya, uncle to many, friend and mentor to many, many more. Funeral meetings will be held from 15 to 18 April 2013 at CITAM Valley Road. The body will leave Lee Funeral Home on Friday April 19 at 7am and the funeral service will be held on the same day at CITAM Valley Road at 8.30am.The burial will take place thereafter at his home in Gacharage Township, Kandara in Muranga County. You fought the good ght, you nished the race, you kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)
The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Thursday 18/4/2012 at 8am for a funeral mass at St. Marys Catholic Church Kagambwa and thereafter burial at his home Muirigo Village, Kairi Location, Chania Division, Gatundu North District. In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you will forever be cherished.
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It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the sudden death of our beloved Albert Maina Waichahi who was a form one Student at Nyeri High School. His death occurred on 11th April 2013 at Consolata Hospital in Nyeri. Son of Ann Wanjiru Waichahi and the late Douglass Waichahi Minjire. Brother of Stephen Wachira, David Minjire and Michael Ndungu. Until his untimely death, Albert Maina was under the care of his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wachira Minjire (J. Wachira electronics Embu) Friends and relatives are meeting at Eden Safari Lodge in Embu from 6.00 p.m. daily for prayers and funeral arrangements. The cortege leaves Consolata Hospital in Nyeri on Thursday 18th April 2013 at 7:30 a.m. for funeral service and burial in Nyahururu (Muruku) In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever
We are saddened to convey the death of Peter Kemboi of Turesia, Elgeiyo Marakwet County, Kenya which occurred after an automobile accident in Philadelphia, USA on April 04, 2013. Son of Isaac Chebiego and the late Hannah Chebiego. Beloved husband of Hannah Kemboi. Father of Bobbie Jepchumba, Bella Jepkoskei, Benjamin Barsulai, Bethuel Kimosop, and Kevin Chepyego. Brother of Recho, Rebecca, Esau, Rose, Ruth, Mary, Irene, Caleb Kemboi (Brookside Nrb), Joshua, the late Priscilla Paul, Silas and Steve (Choob one mogotio). Cousin to Emmy Kiprono, Milka Keitany (NCPB), Mary, Aaron, Abraham, Stanley (Kengen), Simon, Irene, Kipngetich (Kass FM), Jeruto (USA), Silas, Samuel, Kimeli (Sudan), Susan, Jonathan, Salome, Jacob, Priscila, Kiprop Morogo (Kilimani Police), Nancy Chepkonga (Kenya Prison), Zakayo (Kenya Pipeline), Gilbert, Samson(NCPB-Eldoret) Joseph Koech (Flax), John, Rebecca, Agnes Chirchir, Ogla (Uasin Gishu County ofce), Joyce Komen (Porters Eldoret), Jeremia and Jacob among others. Son-in-law of the late Aiyabei Kibet and Tarkok (Kapcheluguy) of Emining. Brother-in-law to Philip (Mogotio), Laban (AP Litein), Dan (Athi River) and others. There will be fundraisings on Tuesday 16th April 2013 at the All Saints Cathedral Nairobi and another at GrandPri Hotel, Eldoret on the same day at 5:30 pm.
Death Announcement
Gone to Soon
Dad, its exactly one year since you left us for higher glory. Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still ow because what it meant to lose you no one will ever know. We thank God for his faithfulness and treasure the time and love we shared. Our thoughts are always with you and your place no one can ever ll because in life we dearly loved you, in death we still love you. Appreciation to all who overwhelming supported us in various ways during the painful moments.
In Loving Memory / Appreciation
Peter Kemboi
Albert Maina Waichahi
Greatly missed by your wife Joyce, children Wanjiru, Muthoni, Wangeci and Nancy, relatives and friends. In Gods loving arms you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Amen.
Joseph Ngari Gatuma

16/04/2012
Contributions can be send to MPESA no 0722798912. The body arrives from USA on Thursday 18th April at 9.30 pm and will leave Lee funeral home on Friday 19th April at 8.30 am for an overnight stay then burial at his home in Nyaru on 20/04/13. In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever. Amen
Death Announcement
Promotion to Glory
It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance that we announce the death of Bernard Kuria Ngochi, on 12th April 2013. Dear son of the late Henderson Ngochi and the late Helen Wambui. Loving husband of Nancy Njeri wa Nyoike. Father of Helen Wambui (Kiambu Hospital), Pastor Peris Wanjiru and Rev. Muturi (CCI Ruiru East), Margaret Muthoni, Hudson Ngochi and Serah Wairimu, and Leonard Ngugi (ACK Kangemi Parish). Brother of Noah Njuguna (USA), the late Leonard Ngugi, the late Rufus Ragui, George Karanja (Germany), the late Stephen Ngaruiya, the late Geoffrey Gathogo, Charles Thairu, the late Peter Nganga, Jane Wangari (USA) and Margaret Muthoni. Brother in-law of Wallace Njoroge, John Nyoro, Florence Wambui amongst others. Uncle of Nicky Ngugi (UK) Michael Ngugi 1933 12th April 2013 (Nation Media), Macmillan Ngochi (UK), Charles Ragui (MOR) Lyndon Kuria, Biyencha and Hudson Ngochi among others. Grandfather to many Family and friends are meeting at 5.00pm daily at his residence at Uthiru Village. The cortege leaves Thogoto Mission Hospital Mortuary on Thursday 18/4/2013 at 10.00 a.m for a funeral service at ACK St. Peters Church Uthiru at 11.00 a.m. and burial thereafter at his fathers home in Uthiru Muthua. In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever.
Bernard Kuria Ngochi
Grace Alice Mitoko

It is with humble acceptance and thanksgiving to God that we announce the demise of Grace Alice Atieno Mitoko- formerly of the ministry of Agriculture- after a long battle with cancer. Daughter of the late Nathaniel and Jane Obiero of Obambo, Alego-Boro. Mother of Philip Mitoko, Paul Mitoko, Juliet Mitoko, Lisa Mitoko. Mother-in-law of Leah Mitoko. Grandmother of Shukria and Abel. Sister of Job, Steve, Barrack, Henry, Edwin, the late Pamela, Ernest and Hilda. Sister-in-law of Catherine, Everlyne, Rose, Rosaline, Mwayi and others. Meetings to plan the funeral and to raise funds to defray bills are being held at Abondoz restaurant- Nyerere Road, within the compound of Lutheran Church, beginning today-April 15, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. I have fought the good ght, nished the race and kept the faith. 2 Tim 4: 7-8
We regret to announce the death of Mrs Esther Odhoch Anyango which occurred on 11 April 2013. She was born on 05 December 1936. She was the daughter of Wilson and Grace Otambo of Gem Kagilo, Siaya. She was the widow of Albert Anyango of West Gem Location and Mother of John Omolo, Michael Onanda, Alfred Owino, Jennifer Akinyi Okach, Daniel Asila, George Ouma, Florence Wasonga Oduol and Tom Otieno. Mother-in-law of Jane Omolo, Dorcas Onanda, Alice Owino, Enock Okach, Lillian Asila, Caroline Ouma, Bishop Jonah Oduol Obonyo and Christine Otieno. Grandmother of Evelyn Watta, Laureen Ochieng, Teddy Ogoma, Yvonne, Annette and Vera Omolo; Catherine, Caren, Samuel and David Onanda; Geoffrey, Maureen, Lucas, Susan and Peter Owino; Millicent, Jacqueline, Lynette, Roy, Cynthia and Fiona Okach, Mercy Ouma; Janet, Luke and Benjamin Obonyo;, Samuel, Joshua and Joseph Otieno. Family and friends are meeting at her home. There will be fundraising at Professional Centre on Tuesday 23rd April at 5:30 pm.
Celebration of Life
Esther Odhoch Anyango Ministry of State for Public Service
The cortege leaves Star Funeral Home Kisumu on Thursday 25th April for burial on Saturday 27th April in her home in Wangoji Village, Gem Kathomo near Apuoyo Market, Siaya. Mama we thank God for the period we shared together. We love you but God loves you more. You have nished the race. We will miss you greatly.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexandra (Sasha) Lvovna Kabugua on 9th April 2013. Wife of the late Danson Mureithi Kabugua. A warm and caring mother of Lydia and Nicol. Mother - inlaw to Petes and Deenise. A much loved babushka of Taras, Zhenya, Aleka and Kai. A loving daughter, sister and aunt, and wonderful friend of many.
Fare Thee Well

Rose Eunice Wachuka Kariuki
It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Rose Eunice Wachuka Kariuki of Nairobi Lighthouse Church which occurred on 10/04/2013. Mother of James Ngotho. Daughter of Priscilla Nduta Kariuki. Sister of Caleb Kariuki and Faith Wanjiru Kariuki (USA). Niece of Margaret Wanjiru, Daniel Gichanga Kariuki , Francis Njuguna (Loitokitok), the late David Kiarie, Charles Kaigai, Nelly Wanjiru and Moses Ndaba. Friends and relatives are meeting at All Saints Cathedral for prayers and planning on 12th, 15th and 16th April from 6:00 -7:30 Pm and 13th (Sat) Meeting will be from 2pm-3:30pm. The Funeral service will be held on Wed 17th April 2013 at Nairobi Lighthouse Church, Lusaka Road at 10:00 Am. The burial will be conducted the same day in Ngong at their Matasia Home at 2:00 pm. All things work together for the good of those that love the Lord and are called according to His purpose Romans 8:28
Martin Kinyua Maina

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the death of Martin Kinyua Maina of Kenya School of Government - Baringo Campus and formerly Ministry of youth Garissa ofce and Head Quarters respectively which occurred on 10/04/2013 at Nairobi Hospital ICU. Loving husband of Cecilia Wanja of KRA Nairobi. Son of James Maina Karumi and Lucy Mumbi Maina of Karindundu village - Karatina. Brother of Esther Wanjiku Maina (Kinunga Youth Polytechnic Nyeri), Lydia Wangui, Lilian Gathigia (MTC Outspan Nyeri) and David Karumi (Kanjuri High School). Friends and relatives are meeting daily for prayers and planning at Afya Centre Meeting hall rst oor from 5.00 8.00 pm and at Karindundu Village Karatina. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday 16th April 2013 at the Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) Valley road from 10.30 am. The cortege leaves Jamii Hospital Mortuary Karatina on Wednesday 17th April 2013 at 9.00am for a funeral service and burial at their Karindundu home at 11.00 am. In Gods hand you rest, in our hearts you will be forever cherished. Amen.
The cortege will leave the MP Shah Hospital Mortuary at 9am on 17 April 2013 and proceed to the Kariokor Crematorium for a 10am cremation.
Alexandra Lovna Kabugua
Those wishing to attend are kindly requested not to bring owers and instead, should they wish, donate towards cancer research and treatment in Kenya. We love you Mum and you will forever be in our hearts.
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The Abasimalwa Clan sadly announce the death of Saul Akotsi of Bujumba Village, Marachi West, Busia County. Son of the late Elijah and Mama Julia Anyim. Husband of the late Janet Akotsi. Beloved father of Rosemary Nyongesa, Judith Kudoyi, Milton Okwado, Julius Okwaro and Erick Akotsi Nyalwali. Brother of Yona Weunda and Prisca Apondi. Father in-law of Maurice Makokha, Dr. Walter Kudoyi, Jennifer Okwado, the late Bertha Okwaro, Petronila Okwaro and Catherine Nyalwali. Grandfather of Andrew, Josephine, Gaston, Adelaide, Harrison and Raymond among others. There will be a Harambee today, Tuesday, 16/4/2013 at Professional Centre next to Continental House, opposite Parliament Building from 5.00 p.m. The cortege leaves Bungoma District Hospital Mortuary on Thursday, 18/4/2013 at 12 noon to Bujumba ACK Church for a church service. Burial will be on Saturday, 20/4/2013 at his home in Bujumba Village, Marachi West, Busia County starting at 10.00 a.m.
We announce the death of Grace Cuka Reuben. Wife of the late Reuben Njiru of Runyenjes, Embu. Mother of Jennifer Gicuku, the late David Njeru, Mathew Kinyua, Lee Njiru, Janeroda Ruanjau, Becky Wamaitha. Stepmother of Bernard Njeru, Joe Kariuki, Susan Karimi, James Gitari, Jane Muthoni, Festus Nyaga, Clive Mugendi, Triza Njeri, Weston Njogu and Catherine Wanjiru. Grandmother and great grandmother of Scores. Friends and relatives are meeting at Rosette Restaurant, Harambee Cooperative Plaza, Nairobi ,this evening.
Saul Akotsi
The cortege leaves Gakwegori funeral Home Embu at 9:30am on Thursday 18th April 2013 for church service at Kagaari Salvation Army Runyenjes. Burial there after at her Muthege Home, Mukuuri Sub-Location. Forever in our hearts.
It is with humble acceptance that we announce the death of Jecinta Wanjiru. Wife of Joseph Ndirangu. Daughter of the late Alphaxard Mwaura and Mrs Naomi Wairimu (Ndimu Farm-Elburgon). Daughter in-law of the late Johanna Mwangi and Milka Wambui (Ndimu farm Elburgon). Sister of Njenga (Molo), late Rebecca, late Wangari, Kamau (National bank Nbi), Haiyae (Msa), Maina (Msa), Njoroge(Msa), Zackaria (Eldoret), Damaris (Bahati), Nyambura(Nbi) and Rahab (Nkr). Sister in-law of late Gacheru, Macharia (Nbi), Damaris (Elburgon), Mburu(Msa), Wairimu (Elburgon) and late Kariuki. Mother of Milka Wambui, Pst Ann Wacuka, John Mwangi, Naomi Wairimu and Alphaxard Mwaura all of Mombasa. Mother inlaw to Mbogo, Kimani, Joram and Eunice Mwaura. Grandmother to many.
Celebration of Life
Grace Cuka Reuben
Family and friends are meeting at her residence in Mshomoroni Mombasa. The cortege leaves Jocham Hospital on Wednesday 17th April 2013 at 9:30am for funeral service at Mbaraki Cemetery Mombasa.
12/2/1952-11/4/2013
Jecinta Wanjiru
Dad you will always be our pillar of hope, in our hearts you remain forever. Amen.
In Gods hands you rest, In our hearts shall always be cherished Amen
It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing on of our beloved Hellena Wangechi Njoroge on 12th April 2013. Wife of Dr Njoroge Obadiah Kimani (Kimani & Associates). Daughter of the Late Joseph Maina Ngatia and Esther Nyaguthii Maina of Olkeri Village, Ngong. Mother to Obadiah Kimani (USA), Rose Njeri Waikenda, Nicholas Ngatia, Maurice Maina and Esther Nyaguthii. Mother In Law to Machel Waikenda. Sister to Lucy Wangari Mwangi, Sarah Wanjiku, Maina Ngatia, Moses Hellena Wangechi Ndirangu Maina. Inlaws to Jane Njoroge Waikenda. Family & Friends are meeting at Shade Hotel (Karen) and at Olkeri home from 5.00 p.m. daily for prayers and funeral arrangements. The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 18th April 2013 for a funeral Service at St Aloysious Catholic Church, Olkeri - Ngong at 11.00 a.m. and burial thereafter at the familys Olkeri Farm, Ngong. Rest In Peace.
It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on to glory of Patrick Kimani Njoroge on the night of 7th April 2013. Husband of Gladys Njeri. Son of Julius Njoroge and Esther Mukima. Son-in-law of Priscilla Muthoni Mutahi. Loving father of Esther Mukima of (Citizen Tv) and Julius Njoroge of (Catholic University). Father-in-love of William Kariuki. Grandfather of Jamie Mirugi. Brother of Peter Ngondi, Mary Wambui, Charles Bara, Reginah Wangui, the late John Chege, Lucy Wairimu, George Ngugi, Lydia Wanjiku, James Ndungu and Anne Njoki. Brother-in-law of Nicholas Mutahi, James Kariuki, Hellen Wambui, Mbiu, among others. Cousin and uncle to many.

Ministry of Lands
It is with great sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the untimely death of our beloved Mercy Rehema Saburi of Ministry of Lands, Nairobi on 10th April, 2013. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs Ronald Juma.
Patrick Kimani Njoroge
Prayers and funeral arrangements are being held daily to Today 16th April from 6pm at All Saints Cathedral and at his rural home at Ngararia Village. The cortege Leaves Kenyatta university Funeral Home on Wednesday April 17th 2013 at 9:00 am for Funeral service and Burial at his rural Home in Ngararia Village, Kandara Division, Muranga County from 11:00am. It is well with our souls. Rest in peace dear Dad.
Beloved wife of Gideon Saburi of Kenya Wildlife Service. Mother of Cynthia (UoN), Gona (Kenyatta High School, Mwatate) and Ronald (White Star Academy). Sister of Minnie Ali, Alex, Pauline, Nelly and Vincent. In-law of Joyce, Charles, Judy, Joe, and Bellah Saburi, Ali (Pollmans) Dorothy Tulieni, Garama, Willy and Emily Juma. Friends and relatives are meeting at KK Restaurant Nairobi today 16th April, 2013 at 5.00p.m. The Mombasa meeting will be at Pandya Hospital from Monday 15th April, 2013 to Thursday, 18th April, 2013. Main thanksgiving will be at KICC (Lenana Hall) from 5.00p.m on Wednesday, 17th April, 2013. The church service will be held at the All Saints Cathedral on Thursday, 18th April, 2013 from 12.00 noon. The body will be own to Mombasa on Friday, 19th April, 2013. There will be a church service on Friday, 19th April, 2013 at the St. Pauls Church in Rabai from 2.00 p.m. The Burial Service will be held on Saturday 20th April, 2013 from 11.00a.m at the family home in Rabai, Kili County.
Mercy Rehema Saburi
In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever
Celebration of a Life Well Lived
Ruth Kamengele Waki

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Ruth Kamengele Waki, after a long battle with breast cancer. Beloved daughter of the late James Nzau Muimi and Agnes Muimi of Kitui County. Loving wife of Justice Philip Waki (Court of Appeal). Loving mother of Dr. Tele and Sheila Waki, Nzau and Mary Waki, Nzisa Waki and Sila Waki (Auckland University of Technology, NZ). Dotting grandmother of Philip Kasuva, Adopted mother of Amandla Agoro Ooko Ombaka, Akinyi Wavinya Ooko Ombaka, James Mark Ooko Ombaka, and Daughter in law of Wilson and Naomi Waki. Sister of David and Agnes Muimi (Kitui County), Margaret Kasina, the late Dr. Katini and the late Dr. Oki Ooko Ombaka, Bubba and Catherine Muimi, Joyce Muimi (KIE Machakos County), Kyalo and Lucy Muimi (UK), Cephas and Jennifer Osoro. Sister in law of Alice and Moffat Maitha, Tarquin and Josephine Musyoka, Wambua and Mumbua, Joyce and Philip Ngatwa, Harrison and Samba Kyalo, Florence and Nyakundi Kioko, Damaris and Robert Musyoki, Jennifer and Kingoo Munywoki, Josephine Mbeke, Mwanzia. Auntie of Antoinette, Nzau, Mary, James, Maua, Musau, Ndinda, Mbinya, Mercy, Mwendo, Nyamu, Mutindi, Ndanu, Mukeli among others. Family and friends will be meeting at the All Saints Cathedral Nairobi, from 5.30 p.m. on Monday 15th April and the nal meeting on Tuesday 16th April, 2013, for funeral arrangements. There will be a funeral service to be held at the Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Rd, on Wednesday 17th April, 2012 from 11.00a.m.The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home, Nairobi on Thursday 18th April, 2013 at 8.00a.m. The Burial will be at her rural home in Ndeini Village, Wamunyu Location, Mwala Division in Machakos County from 11.00a.m. I have fought the good ght, I have nished the race and I have kept the faith 2nd Timothy 4:7.
Esther Kagwiria Letangule

10th March, 1976 - 10th April, 2013
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of Esther Kagwiria Letangule, which occurred while undergoing medical check-ups at the Family Health Care Centre, Nairobi West. Daughter of Mzee Angelo Kaaria and Mama Helen Kooru. Beloved wife of Commissioner Thomas Letangule (I.E.B.C) and mother of Bridgel Naserian (Moi Educational Centre), Warren Lebarichoi and Esther Namunyak (new born). Co-wife of Rebecca Letangule and step-mother of Joan (Cambridge Ruskim University - U.K), Memusi (Laiser Hill School), Nakishon (Mary Leaky Girls), Lesirito (Gilgil Hills School) and Mesh (Advent Hill School). Daughter-in-law of Mzee Meeme Letangule (Late) and Narikunkera Letangule. Sister of Patricia Murungi (Late), Catherine Powel (Ireland), John Mutembei, Harriet Kimathi, Dorothy Kaaria, Francis Mwiti, Tarsilla Murigi, Purity Makena, Belinda Marube , Raymond Muthuri and Joy Mwende. Sister in law of Cafra Mahani, Elijah Letangule, Lucas Leiro, Joseph Letangule, Solomon Letangule, Roseline Lekateyia, Lewis Letangule, Leoris Letangule and Suleiman Letangule among others. Family and Friends will be meeting at the Professional Centre in Nairobi from Monday 15th April, 2013 at 5pm, with a fundraising to meet funeral expenses at Six Eighty Hotel on Wednesday 17th April, 2013 at 6.00 pm. Burial will take place on Saturday 20th April 2013 at mama Narikunkeras Oloronkai farm next to Oloronkai secondary school, 4 KM off Nakuru-Kabarak road, Nakuru County. In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you forever live. In heaven watch over and bless your children. Rest in Eternal Peace mama Bridgel ai.
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GOLF | PM Gillard praises historical win
Aussies savour Scotts triumph at the Masters

Player beat Argentinas Cabrera at the second play-o hole to become rst Australian to win
Sydney
Royals show class against Kings in IPL

BY CLAY MUGANDA
claymuganda@gmail.com Rajasthan Royals registered their third win in four matches in the Pepsi Indian Premier League when they beat the struggling Kings XI Punjab by six wickets in Jaipur on Sunday. Anjikya Rahane, the highest run scorer for the Royals, struggled to get his 34 o 42 balls but he stayed put till the end of the match to see his side wrap it up with four balls to spare. I was struggling a bit at the beginning of the innings but I wanted to bat and take the team home, Rahane said in the postmatch presentation ceremony. This was a must-win game for us and we are very happy. The Royals bowlers also proved themselves and Sreesanth was the toast of the evening after taking the key wickets of Adam Gilchrist and Mandeep Singh in the first over, making it hard for the Mohali-based franchise to recover and regain their footing on the crease. Sreesanths captain, Rahul Dravid, could not hide his happiness considering that in the last match against Pune Warriors, Sreesanth was a very expensive bowler. On Sunday, he conceded only 20 runs after taking those key wickets. You have to realise that in T20 matches, you will have bad games. Its part and parcel of the game and Sreesanth has had three good games out of the four we have played so far, Dravid said. If you have good games 75 per cent of the time in this tournament, I will take it happily. After losing to Chennai Super Kings in the match before Sundays, the Kings XI Punjab were hoping for a better result but they once again failed to deliver and could not even bat out all their allotted 20 overs as they were bundled out for 124 in 18.5 overs. For Royals, who have never lost to Punjab at home, that was a small total to chase and even though they lost four wickets with 46 needed to win, Rahane and Sanju Samson who hit a 23-ball 27, braved the visitors bowling attack and helped their side maintain the winning streak against Punjab. The Royals Shane Watson (32) fell to Parvinder Awana, Dravid (9) was felled by Praveen Kumar who also got Stuart Binny caught for a duck by Gilchrist and Brad Hodge (15) was trapped leg before by Piyush Chawla.
ports-mad Australia yesterday celebrated Adam Scotts breakthrough triumph in the Masters, claiming it as an historic moment for the nation and Greg Norman said there were more to come. Scott, 32, beat Argentinas Angel Cabrera at the second playo hole to become the rst Australian to win the Masters at Georgias Augusta National. Norman, who endured Masters heartbreak with three runner-up nishes at Augusta in the 1980-90s and whose inuence was hailed by Scott after his triumph, led the tributes and said his victory will help him win more majors. I have been a huge believer in Adam and I am so proud of him, as is the rest of Australia, Norman said on his Facebook page. Adam is a great player and Im condent this victory will catapult him to win more majors. It will not surprise me if he wins more major championships than any other Australian golfer in history. Prime Minister Julia Gillard said by any measure it is an historical day for Australian sport . Adam Scotts triumph at Augusta im-
mediately joins the ranks of the truly great Australian sporting moments, she said in a statement. Nine months after making bogeys on the last four holes to squander a British Open lead at Royal Lytham and two years after sharing second at the Masters, Scott won his rst major title in commanding fashion. Australians gathered around television sets across the country urging on Scott who ended a jinx that saw Australians eight times nish runnerup at the Masters. Time for a beer Sports Minister Kate Lundy called it fantastic news for not only Adam, but all those who played on Augusta before him and for all those young Australians who will follow in his path. With golf now an Olympic sport for the 2016 Rio Games, todays victory will no doubt help to inspire the next generation of Australian golfers, she said. Geo Ogilvy, the last Australian to win a major at the 2006 US Open, simply tweeted: Yes!!! I reckon its time for a beer. (AFP)
Final round scores: 279 - Adam Scott (AUS), Angel Cabrera (ARG) 71-69-69-70. * Scott won at second play-o hole. 281 - Jason Day (AUS) 70-68-73-70. 283 - Tiger Woods (USA) 70-73-70-70, Marc Leishman (AUS) 66-73-72-72. 284 - Thorbjorn Olesen (DEN) 78-70-68-68, Brandt Snedeker (USA) 70-70-69-75. 285 - Sergio Garcia (ESP) 66-76-73-70, Lee Westwood (ENG) 70-71-73-71, Matt Kuchar (USA) 68-75-69-73. 286 - John Huh (USA) 70-77-71-68, Tim Clark (RSA) 70-76-67-73. 287 - David Toms (USA) 70-74-76-67, Ernie Els (RSA) 71-74-73-69, Dustin Johnson (USA) 67-76-74-70, Fred Couples (USA) 68-71-77-71, Nick Watney 78-69-68-72. 288 - Henrik Stenson (SWE) 75-71-73-69, Branden Grace (RSA) 78-70-71-69. 289 - Bill Haas (USA) 71-72-74-72, Jason Dufner 72-69-75-73. Gonzalo FernandezCastano (ESP) 68-74-73-74, Bo Van Pelt (USA) 71-74-70-74, Steve Stricker (USA) 73-70-71-75.
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Age of Australias Adam Scott who won this years Masters at Augusta
Adam Scott of Australia wears his green jacket after winning the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia.
HARRY HOW | AFP
Women not tough enough for Formula One, says Moss

London
British racing legend Stirling Moss does not believe that women are mentally tough enough to compete in Formula One, despite the presence of female test drivers and team principals. I think they have the strength but I dont know if theyve got the mental aptitude to race hard, wheel-to-wheel, Moss (left) told BBC radio yesterday. The 83-year-olds comments were met with astonishment from Susie Wol, who is hoping to compete in F1 and is currently a development driver for Williams. I dont know where to start after hearing that interview, the 30-year-old told the programme Women in F1. Ive got a lot of respect for Sir Stirling and what he achieved but I think were in a dierent generation. For Moss, its unbelievable that a female would drive a Formula 1 car, which is fair enough. In the days they were racing, every time they stepped into a car, they were putting their life on the line. But F1 is much more technologically advanced, its much safer than it was, she was quoted as saying. Only ve women have ever raced in Formula One and only one has scored a point. (AFP)
CONTADOR UP AGAINST FROOME

Tour de France hopefuls Alberto Contador and Chris Froome will be the two star names at the Grand Boucles main warm-up event the Criterium de Dauphine in June, organisers said yesterday.
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Nadal admits good run will end

Rafael Nadal admitted yesterday that his incredible 42match, 10-year unbeaten run at Monte Carlo will end one day, but he is in no hurry to see that day. The 26-year-old Spaniard (right), who last lost on the clay of Monte Carlo as a fresh-faced 16-year-old when thenclay court king Guillermo Coria defeated him in straight sets in the third round, also claimed he is not the clear favourite he has been in the past.
Ex-Algeria coach Kermali dies

Abdelhamid Kermali, coach when Algeria won their only Africa Cup of Nations title, died at the weekend aged 81, local media reports said. The former France-based professional footballer was in charge of the Desert Foxes when they hosted and won the 1990 Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the nal before a 90,000 Algiers crowd.
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Barcelonas win over Real Zaragoza in the Spanish League. Real Madrid also beat Bilbao by the same margin.
West Sugar beat Kisero 1-0 at the weekend to dislodge GFC 05 from the top of Division One Zone BI league standings. Kolongolo drew 1-1 with hosts Timesales as Nakuru All Stars beat Zoo Kericho 1-0 at the Nakuru Athletics Club on Sunday.
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NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL GAMES | Boys basketball champions Laiser Hill absent
Maseno face Shimba in opener

Lake Region charges open show with Mombasa side as battle for national honours gets under way at Mangu
BY PHILIP ONYANGO
philipombacho@yahoo.com angu High in Thika comes alive this morning when the Kenya Secondary Schools term one games kicks o in earnest. Unicef-sponsored National Youth Talent Centre, Maseno School, from the Lake Region, take on regulars Shimba Hills Boys from Mombasa while Upper Hill School of Metropolitan region squares it out with newcomers Kapsabet Boys from Nakuru in Pool A basketball matches. Of interest will be the tie between Upper Hill and Kapsabet Boys. Kapsabet are making their debut while Upper Hills preparedness is in doubt after the team was hurriedly assembled on Saturday to replace national and East African basketball champions, Laiser Hill Academy, who were disqualied for elding four ineligible players during the Metropolitan nals. Upper Hill team manager Ambrose Kisoi is, however, unperturbed. He said the acquisition of Fiba Instructor Ronnie Owino as their new coach following the sacking of George Mayienga has gone a long way in motivating the players. It is true we have come in late but I want to assure you that we are in Mangu to win the trophy. We nished second in last years nationals at Maseno School and we want to build on this result, Kisoi, also an international basketball referee, said. Owino, also the national women basketball team head coach, held his rst training session with the team on Thursday and was by yesterday morning still working on the tactical aspects before their afternoon departure to Mangu. Will lead the attack I am happy with the boys, they are extremely talented and are in good frame of mind. We hope to register huge wins at the nationals in Mangu, Owino said. Martin Mugambi and Ongoro Karachuonyo will lead the Upper Hill attack. Boys Pool B opening matches will take place at the same venue from 2pm. Friends School Kamusinga from Nzoia region will take on Kangaru from Northern while Mandera from Garrisa have a date with the hosts Mangu High from Abadares. In the girls category, national champions Shimba Hills from Mombasa face little opposition in their opening match against Senior Chief Ogle from Garissa in Pool A. Shimba Hills, a National Youth Talent Centre sponsored by Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth Aairs and Sports and Unicef, are still fresh from winning their two
Wafula wins Leonard Bowl at KLGU open

BY LARRY NGALA
lngala@ke.nationmedia.com Defending champion, Naomi Wafula, beat home player, Zipporah Wachira, and Muthaigas Jane Njoroge on countback, to retain the 36-hole Leonard Bowl during this years Kenya Ladies Golf Union Open Meeting at Sigona Golf Club at the weekend. The 15-year-old Wafula who is chasing Rose Naliakas (her coach) record of 17 back-to-back wins in the Leonard Bowl, made a slow start, posting 81 gross in the rst round. She, however, red an impressive 76 in the second round for a total of 157 to tie with both Wachira and Njoroge, who carded 79 and 78 and 76 and 81, to take the second and third prizes respectively. Another Rose Naliaka Foundation player, Mary Monari, nished fourth on 165 and in fth place was Vet Labs Mary Karano on 169. Taking the overall nett title in the Silver Division was Liz Mbuthia on 149, followed in second place by Jane Njau on 151 nett.
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Ineligible players that Laiser Hill allegedly elded during the Metropolitan nals
national classic basketball league matches at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi and should have no problem sweeping aside their opponents. The other Pool A match will see Kirigara from Northern take on Bahati Girls from Nakuru region. In another match, Mabera from Lake Region start their campaign against Heights from Abadares in Pool B while Buru Buru from Metropolitan face St. Brigits Kiminini from Nzoia region. In Netball, defending champions Shimba Hills face o with Furaha from Garrisa in the opening Pool B match at 2pm while Tetu from Abadares take on Nduluku from Metropolitan. In Pool A netball matches,
Kaptagat from Nakuru region clash with St. Cecilia Misikhu from Nzoia region while Obambo from Nyanza have a date with Kirigara from Northern.
DRAW: BOYS BASKETBALL: Pool A: Kapsabet (Nakuru), Shimba Hills (Mombasa), Laiser Hill (Metropolitan), Maseno (Lake Region); Pool B: Kamusinga (Nzioa), Mandera (Garissa), Kangaru (Northern), Mangu (Aberdare). GIRLS BASKETBALL: Pool A: Senior Chief Ogle (Garissa), Kirigara (Northern), Shimba Hills (Mombasa), Bahati (Nakuru); Pool B: Raliew (Lake Region), Buru Buru (Metro), Heights (Aberdare), St Brigids Kiminini (Nzioa) NETBALL: Pool A: Kaptagat (Nakuru), Kirigara (Northern), Misikhu (Nzioa), Ogande (Lake region); Pool B: Tetu (Aberdare), Shimba Hills (Mombasa), Nduluku (Metropolitan), Furaha (Garissa). RUGBY: Pool A: Mangu (Aberdare 1), Nakuru Day (Nakuru), St Georges (Mombasa), St Marys Yala (Lake region); Pool B: Alliance (Aberdare 2), Kangaru, Nairobi School (Metropolitan), Kakamega (Nzioa).
Buruburu Girls Lisa Mayienga (right) tussles for the ball with Parklands Arya Girls Sharon Abok during their Nairobi schools basketball nal at St Marys School on March 13 last year. This years nationals begin in Mangu today.
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A shot further behind was Rachna Patel on 152 and Mercy Nyanchama with 153 came fourth. The pair of Naomi Wafula and Mary Monari took the Challenge Cup with a total of 322 gross. In the Bronze division, M. Njoki carded 179 gross to win ahead of Yoon Choi on 205 and N. Mwai on 206, taking third position. The nett title went to Margaret Chepchumo on 156 nett. A total of 67 ladies participated in the tournament, which was sponsored by the Kenya Orient Insurance Company. The corporate body has a threeyear sponsorship deal with the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) to sponsor all the KLGU major events to he tune of Sh10 million. At Karen, Bryan Sun posted 38 points to win the A division prize in the April Mug sponsored by Emomentum Interactive Systems limited. He won by four points from Irungu Macharia. Benoit Raymakers and Owino Ayodo won the nines with 19 points each. In the B division, Philip Otolo carded 36 points to win the B division while Jack Ball also on 36 won the C division ahead of Charles Njendu.
Muthaiga results: Tannahill Golf Day - Overall Winner: S. Sarbana, with 42 points; Mens Winner: Linus Gitahi with 38 points, cb Darshan Chandaria 38; Tannahill Winner: Neer Chandaria, with 35; Lady winner: Nancy Ndungu, with 34 points; Guest winners: J. Murema, with 36, and K Choda, with
Todays Fixtures (Tuesday 16th April 2013)

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Kapsabet (Nakuru) vs Lasier Hill (Metropolitan) Kamusinga (Nzoia) vs Kangaru Boys (Northern)
Catch the Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association Term 1 Games Venue: Mangu High School Date: 15th April 2013 to 20th April 2013
Senior Chief Ogle (Garissa) vs Shimba Hills (Mombasa) Raliew (Lake Region) vs Heights (Aberdare)
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Kaptagat (Nakuru) vs Misikhu (Nzoia) Tetu (Aberdare) vs Nduluku (Metropolitan
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Wenger urges Arsenal to maintain tempo

London
Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal stars to hold their nerve as the Gunners look to cement their return to the top four against Everton today. Wengers side moved up from fifth to third in the Premier League after Saturdays dramatic 3-1 win over Norwich, but the Arsenal manager knows there is still little margin for error in the battle to qualify for the Champions League. The north Londoners are only one point ahead of both fourth placed Chelsea, who have a game in hand, and fth placed Tottenham. Even Everton still harbour legitimate ambitions of n-
EUROPEAN STANDINGS English Premier League P W D Man Utd 32 26 2 Man City 31 19 8 Arsenal 32 17 8 Chelsea 31 17 7 Tottenham 32 17 7 Everton 32 14 13 Liverpool 33 13 11 West Brom 32 13 5 Swansea 32 10 11 Fulham 32 10 10 Southampton 33 9 11 West Ham 32 10 8 Newcastle 33 10 6 Norwich 33 7 14 Sunderland 33 8 10 Stoke 33 7 13 Aston Villa 33 8 10 Wigan 31 8 7 QPR 33 4 12 Reading 33 5 9 Spanish La Liga Barcelona 31 Real 31 Atletico 31 Sociedad 31 Malaga 31 Valencia 31 Real Betis 31 Getafe 31 Vallecano 31 Sevilla 31 Espanyol 31 Levante 31 Valladolid 31 Bilbao 31 Osasuna 31 Deportivo 31 Granada 31 Zaragoza 31 Celta Vigo 30 Mallorca 30 French Ligue PSG Marseille Lyon St Etienne Nice Lille Montpellier Lorient Bordeaux Rennes Toulouse Bastia Reims Valenciennes AC Ajaccio Evian TG Sochaux AS Nancy Brest Troyes 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 26 21 20 15 14 14 14 12 14 12 10 11 10 10 8 7 7 7 6 6 20 17 16 14 15 14 14 12 11 12 10 11 9 9 8 8 8 7 8 4 22 18 17 16 15 15 15 12 13 11 10 10 11 10 8 10 9 5 6 6 3 5 5 9 8 8 6 8 2 6 10 7 8 5 7 8 7 6 6 6 7 7 8 12 9 11 6 11 13 6 11 6 10 10 13 10 8 10 5 13 5 9 8 7 6 6 5 12 8 9 9 8 6 8 13 6 9 13 10 3 3 7 8 7 9 6 11 5 9 5 11 6 10 8 9 9 6 9 L 4 4 7 7 8 5 9 14 11 12 13 14 17 12 15 13 15 16 17 19 2 5 6 7 9 9 11 11 15 13 11 13 13 16 16 16 17 18 18 18 5 8 8 6 8 7 12 9 8 14 11 15 13 13 11 14 16 15 19 15 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 8 11 12 13 14 15 14 11 16 14 14 16 23 1 5 7 9 8 11 8 12 10 13 9 13 11 13 13 14 17 18 GF 73 57 64 61 55 51 59 42 43 44 47 36 42 31 37 28 36 37 29 36 98 80 56 57 44 47 47 39 40 48 40 35 40 34 26 42 27 28 29 32 57 36 52 51 48 48 49 52 33 43 40 43 31 41 33 38 32 30 29 36 61 58 56 58 40 63 50 44 40 39 39 42 34 37 40 32 34 29 32 24 83 72 53 50 39 42 36 34 36 50 33 31 35 45 35 27 35 19 GA GD 33 40 27 30 35 29 33 28 40 15 37 14 40 19 43 -1 42 1 48 -4 54 -7 45 -9 59 -17 52 -21 45 -8 41 -13 60 -24 57 -20 54 -25 63 -27 33 29 25 39 32 45 46 46 51 45 42 50 44 56 36 63 50 49 45 63 20 32 34 25 37 31 41 51 28 47 41 60 37 48 41 46 50 48 50 55 21 30 35 39 37 53 45 39 38 49 42 41 47 39 45 48 44 45 50 66 13 35 38 45 34 44 39 46 34 49 39 46 45 56 45 44 54 52 65 51 31 18 12 2 1 -7 -11 3 -2 -15 -4 -22 -10 -21 -23 -21 -16 -31 37 4 18 26 11 17 8 1 5 -4 -1 -17 -6 -7 -8 -8 -18 -18 -21 -19 40 28 21 19 3 10 5 5 2 -10 -3 1 -13 -2 -5 -16 -10 -16 -18 -42 70 37 15 5 5 -2 -3 -12 2 1 -6 -15 -10 -11 -10 -17 -19 -33 Pts 80 65 59 58 58 55 50 44 41 40 38 38 36 35 34 34 34 31 24 24 81 68 65 54 50 50 48 44 44 42 40 40 38 35 31 29 28 27 24 24 67 58 56 54 54 53 48 47 46 42 41 39 37 37 35 34 32 31 29 25 71 63 59 55 51 51 50 48 47 42 39 38 37 37 36 36 30 28 28 21 78 58 50 46 45 42 41 41 39 38 38 36 34 32 30 27 24 15
One point ahead
ishing in the top four and a win for David Moyes men at the Emirates Stadium would move them to within one point of the Gunners. In the circumstances, it would be little surprise if Wengers players, who have crumbled under pressure far too often in recent seasons, showed more signs of feeling the heat. But, so far, they have risen
to the challenge of recovering from a derby defeat at Tottenham last month which left them seven points behind their local rivals. Since that loss at White Hart Lane, Arsenal have reeled off four successive league wins and Wenger believes they are capable of coping with another tense occasion on Tuesday. (AFP)
TUSKER PREMIERSHIP | Sofapaka second with 13 points ahead of Thika United and Chemelil
KCB hold onto lead as Tusker trail

Brewers, along Sony Sugar and Homeboyz complete the bottom log in the league table after weekends matches
BY ISAAC SWILA
iswila@ke.nationmedia.com CB might have suered their rst defeat this season, losing 2-1 to Gor Mahia but the bankers are still holding on to their position at the top of the table with 15 points. Only one goal was scored over the weekend, occasioning an unlikely stroke of luck for the league leaders. Thika United could have taken command of the log had they beaten Ulinzi Stars at the Thika Municipal Stadium, but the 1-0 loss they suered meant that they ceded ground, falling to position three as Sofapaka laboured to pick a point from a 0-0 draw against Western Stima on Saturday to jump to position two. Although both Sofapaka and Thika United have 13 points, Batoto Ba Mungu have a superior goal dierence. The 2009 champions will particularly feel lucky to be among the top three after a dismal performance against the power men. Since the season started, the Elly Kalekwa side has failed to live up to the 2009 form that saw them win the league title in their maiden attempt with two games to spare. From eight outings, they have registered just three wins. Chemelil Sugar got a boost with a 1-0 win over Homeboyz at their backyard to claim fourth position on 12 points. Ulinzi rose to fth after beating Thika United 1-0. Muhoroni Youth slid to sixth on 11 points, while Bandari are seventh and AFC Leopards eighth. P W D L GF GA GD Pts 8 4 3 1 15 3 12 15 8 3 4 1 8 4 4 13 7 4 1 2 8 5 3 13 7 3 3 1 8 5 3 12 8 3 3 2 4 3 1 12 8 3 2 3 5 11 -6 11 8 2 4 2 11 9 2 10 8 2 4 2 8 6 2 10 7 3 1 3 9 11 -2 10 4 3 0 1 4 3 1 9 7 2 2 3 4 6 -2 8 7 1 4 2 4 5 -1 7 8 1 3 4 8 13 -5 6 8 1 3 4 3 10 -7 6 4 1 2 1 3 3 0 5 7 1 1 5 6 11 -5 4
KCB Sofapaka Thika Utd Chemelil Ulinzi Stars Muhoroni Bandari Leopards City Stars Gor Mahia W Stima Mathare Utd Karuturi Sony Sugar Tusker Homeboyz
Tusker striker Jesse Were (down) ghts for the ball with Sher Karuturis Joshua Okeyo during their KPL match at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday. They drew 1-1.
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Italian Serie A Juventus 31 Napoli 32 AC Milan 32 Fiorentina 32 Lazio 31 Roma 32 Inter Milan 32 Udinese 32 Catania 32 Cagliari 32 Parma 32 Bologna 32 Atalanta 32 Sampdoria 32 Torino 32 Chievo 32 Siena 32 Palermo 32 Genoa 32 Pescara 32
Messi-less Barca gun down Zaragoza as Madrid floor Bilbao

Madrid Barcelona continued their march towards a 22nd La Liga title as a much-changed side were still too strong for struggling Real Zaragoza in a 3-0 win at La Romareda on Sunday. Barca, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, remain 13 points ahead of Real Madrid who beat Athletic Bilbao, also by 3-0. Thiago Alcantara got Barcelona going with a tidy nish on 20 minutes and the Spanish international then played in Cristian Tello to make it 2-0 just before the break. Tello showed great pace and poise to register his second of the evening seven minutes after the restart and there was even a rare clean sheet for Barca despite the absence of Gerard
Great pace, poise
Pique at the back. We are happy to get this result because La Romareda has been a difcult place to come for us in recent times, Thiago told Gol TV. I think the team in general has been complete in all facets, in both attack and defence. Tito Vilanova made six changes from the side that started Wednesdays exacting Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
However, it was one of those not rested that caused a surprise as Xavi started a league game for the rst time since early February. Zaragoza had dropped into the relegation zone due to Deportivo La Corunas win on Saturday and their lack of condence having not won a game at all this year was in evidence as they failed to trouble a makeshift Barca defence throughout the rst-half. (AFP)
German Bundesliga Bayern 29 25 Dortmund 29 17 Leverkusen 29 14 Schalke 04 29 13 SC Freiburg 29 12 Frankfurt 29 12 Mgladbach 29 10 Hamburg 29 12 Mainz 29 10 Hannover 96 29 11 Nurnberg 29 9 Stuttgart 29 10 Wolfsburg 29 8 Bremen 29 8 Dusseldorf 29 7 Augsburg 29 6 Hoenheim 29 6 Furth 29 2
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Bankers hold on to lead, champions Tusker struggle

BY ISAAC SWILA
iswila@ke.nationmedia.com Although KCB suered their rst loss of the season, falling 2-1 to Gor Mahia, the bankers are still holding on to their position at the top of the table with 15 points. Thika United would have taken command of the log had they beaten Ulinzi Stars at the Thika Municipal Stadium, but the 1-0 loss they suffered meant that they too ceded ground, falling to position three as Sofapaka laboured to pick a point from a 0-0 draw with Western Stima on Saturday to jump to position two. Although both Sofapaka and Thika United have 13 points, Batoto Ba Mungu have a superior goal difference. The 2009 champions will particularly feel lucky to be among the top three after a dismal performance against the power men. Registered three wins Since the season began, the Elly Kalekwa side has failed to live up to their 2009 form that saw them win the league title on their debut. From eight outings, they have registered just three wins. Chemelil Sugar got a boost with a 1-0 win over Homeboyz at their backyard to claim P W D L GF GA GD Pts KCB 8 4 3 1 15 3 12 15 Sofapaka 8 3 4 1 8 4 4 13 Thika Utd 7 4 1 2 8 5 3 13 Chemelil 7 3 3 1 8 5 3 12 Ulinzi Stars 8 3 3 2 4 3 1 12 Muhoroni 8 3 2 3 5 11 -6 11 Bandari 8 2 4 2 11 9 2 10 Leopards 8 2 4 2 8 6 2 10 City Stars 7 3 1 3 9 11 -2 10 Gor Mahia 4 3 0 1 4 3 1 9 W Stima 7 2 2 3 4 6 -2 8 Mathare Utd 7 1 4 2 4 5 -1 7 Karuturi 8 1 3 4 8 13 -5 6 Sony Sugar 8 1 3 4 3 10 -7 6 Tusker 4 1 2 1 3 3 0 5 Homeboyz 7 1 1 5 6 11 -5 4 fourth position on 12 points. Ulinzi rose to fifth after beating Thika United 1-0. Muhoroni Youth slid to sixth on 11 points, while Bandari are seventh and AFC Leopards eighth. Nairobi City Stars and Gor complete the top 10 bracket with 10 and nine points respectively. Though ranked at position 10 on nine points, KOgalo have three matches in hand, which could easily propel them to the top three bracket should they garner all points. Sony Sugar registered their rst win of the season with a 1-0 win over Tusker.
EUROPEAN STANDINGS English Premier League P W D Man Utd 32 26 2 Man City 31 19 8 Arsenal 32 17 8 Chelsea 31 17 7 Tottenham 32 17 7 Everton 32 14 13 Liverpool 33 13 11 West Brom 32 13 5 Swansea 32 10 11 Fulham 32 10 10 Southampton 33 9 11 West Ham 32 10 8 Newcastle 33 10 6 Norwich 33 7 14 Sunderland 33 8 10 Stoke 33 7 13 Aston Villa 33 8 10 Wigan 31 8 7 QPR 33 4 12 Reading 33 5 9 Spanish La Liga Barcelona 31 Real 31 Atletico 31 Sociedad 31 Malaga 31 Valencia 31 Real Betis 31 Getafe 31 Vallecano 31 Sevilla 31 Espanyol 31 Levante 31 Valladolid 31 Bilbao 31 Osasuna 31 Deportivo 31 Granada 31 Zaragoza 31 Celta Vigo 30 Mallorca 30 French Ligue PSG Marseille Lyon St Etienne Nice Lille Montpellier Lorient Bordeaux Rennes Toulouse Bastia Reims Valenciennes AC Ajaccio Evian TG Sochaux AS Nancy Brest Troyes 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 26 21 20 15 14 14 14 12 14 12 10 11 10 10 8 7 7 7 6 6 20 17 16 14 15 14 14 12 11 12 10 11 9 9 8 8 8 7 8 4 22 18 17 16 15 15 15 12 13 11 10 10 11 10 8 10 9 5 6 6 3 5 5 9 8 8 6 8 2 6 10 7 8 5 7 8 7 6 6 6 7 7 8 12 9 11 6 11 13 6 11 6 10 10 13 10 8 10 5 13 5 9 8 7 6 6 5 12 8 9 9 8 6 8 13 6 9 13 10 3 3 7 8 7 9 6 11 5 9 5 11 6 10 8 9 9 6 9 L 4 4 7 7 8 5 9 14 11 12 13 14 17 12 15 13 15 16 17 19 2 5 6 7 9 9 11 11 15 13 11 13 13 16 16 16 17 18 18 18 5 8 8 6 8 7 12 9 8 14 11 15 13 13 11 14 16 15 19 15 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 8 11 12 13 14 15 14 11 16 14 14 16 23 1 5 7 9 8 11 8 12 10 13 9 13 11 13 13 14 17 18 GF 73 57 64 61 55 51 59 42 43 44 47 36 42 31 37 28 36 37 29 36 98 80 56 57 44 47 47 39 40 48 40 35 40 34 26 42 27 28 29 32 57 36 52 51 48 48 49 52 33 43 40 43 31 41 33 38 32 30 29 36 61 58 56 58 40 63 50 44 40 39 39 42 34 37 40 32 34 29 32 24 83 72 53 50 39 42 36 34 36 50 33 31 35 45 35 27 35 19 GA GD 33 40 27 30 35 29 33 28 40 15 37 14 40 19 43 -1 42 1 48 -4 54 -7 45 -9 59 -17 52 -21 45 -8 41 -13 60 -24 57 -20 54 -25 63 -27 33 29 25 39 32 45 46 46 51 45 42 50 44 56 36 63 50 49 45 63 20 32 34 25 37 31 41 51 28 47 41 60 37 48 41 46 50 48 50 55 21 30 35 39 37 53 45 39 38 49 42 41 47 39 45 48 44 45 50 66 13 35 38 45 34 44 39 46 34 49 39 46 45 56 45 44 54 52 65 51 31 18 12 2 1 -7 -11 3 -2 -15 -4 -22 -10 -21 -23 -21 -16 -31 37 4 18 26 11 17 8 1 5 -4 -1 -17 -6 -7 -8 -8 -18 -18 -21 -19 40 28 21 19 3 10 5 5 2 -10 -3 1 -13 -2 -5 -16 -10 -16 -18 -42 70 37 15 5 5 -2 -3 -12 2 1 -6 -15 -10 -11 -10 -17 -19 -33 Pts 80 65 59 58 58 55 50 44 41 40 38 38 36 35 34 34 34 31 24 24 81 68 65 54 50 50 48 44 44 42 40 40 38 35 31 29 28 27 24 24 67 58 56 54 54 53 48 47 46 42 41 39 37 37 35 34 32 31 29 25 71 63 59 55 51 51 50 48 47 42 39 38 37 37 36 36 30 28 28 21 78 58 50 46 45 42 41 41 39 38 38 36 34 32 30 27 24 15
MARATHON | Ethiopias Desisa triumphs in mens category as last years champion Korir nishes fth
Jeptoo wins second Boston crown
The 117th Boston Marathon womens division winner Rita Jeptoo of Kenya reacts as she is handed the trophy yesterday.
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After taking a two-year break to have a baby, she returns with a bang to keep title in Kenyan hands
Boston
26:25. Jeptoo, the third straight Kenyan woman to lift the trophy, added a second Boston title. Since her triumph here in 2006 she had taken time o from 2008-2010 to have a baby. Ethiopias Meseret Hailu was second in 2:26.58 and 2012 champion Sharon Cherop of Kenya was third in 2:27.01. Portugals Ana Dulce Felix had labored for miles alone in the lead of the womens race, after overtaking Colombias Yolanda Caballero on the 17th mile. She built a lead of more than a minute over the eld, but by the 23rd mile was peering nervously over her shoulder as a small chasing pack led by Jeptoo closed in and passed her. Felix faded to nish ninth. Jeptoo said she had been training so well,
ita Jeptoo kept the Boston Marathon womens title in Kenyan hands yesteday, nishing strong to win in 2:
she knew in the later stages she had plenty in reserve. I knew I was ready when I came to Boston this year, she said. At 35 kilometers, I was very, very strong. Ethiopias Lelisa Desisa won the mens title, sprinting away at the nish to end a string of three straight Kenyan victories.
RESULTS MEN: 1. Lelisa Desisa (ETH) 2hr 10min 22sec, 2. Micah Kogo (KEN) 2:10:27, 3. Gebregziabher Gebremariam (ETH) 2:10:28, 4. Jason Hartmann (USA) 2:12:12, 5. Wesley Korir (KEN) 2:12:30, 6. Markos Geneti (ETH) 2:12:44, 7. Dickson Chumba (KEN) 2:14:08, 8. Jerey Hunt (AUS) 2:14:28, 9. Daniel Tapia (USA) 2:14:30, 10. Craig Leon (USA) 2:14:38. WOMEN: 1. Rita Jeptoo (KEN) 2:26:25, 2. Meseret Hailu (ETH) 2:26:58, 3. Sharon Cherop (KEN) 2: 27:01, 4. Shalane Flanagan (USA) 2:27:08, 5. Tir Tsegaye (ETH) 2:28:09, 6. Kara Goucher (USA) 2:28:11, 7. Madai Perez (MEX) 2:28:59, 8. Diane Nukuri-Johnson (BDI) 2:29:54, 9. Ana Dulce Felix (POR) 2:30:05, 10. Sabrina Mockenhaupt (GER) 2:30:09.
The 23-year-old Desisa won in 2 hours, 10 minutes, 22 seconds to become the fourth Ethiopian to win the race and the rst since Deriba Merga in 2009. Second career marathon Kenyans had won the mens title in the three editions since Mergas victory, but this time around they could do no better than second and Kenyas Micah Kogo had to battle at the nish to hold o Ethiopian Gebregziabher Gebremariam for the runner-up spot. Kogo was second in 2: 10:27 and Gebremariam third in 2:10:28. Defending mens champion Wesley Korir was fth in 2:12.30. Desisa was running just his second career marathon. He made an impressive debut at the demanding distance in January when he won the Dubai Marathon in 2:04:45 the 13th-fastest time in history. Everything was good! said a delighted Desisa. The people are good. (AFP)
Italian Serie A Juventus 31 Napoli 32 AC Milan 32 Fiorentina 32 Lazio 31 Roma 32 Inter Milan 32 Udinese 32 Catania 32 Cagliari 32 Parma 32 Bologna 32 Atalanta 32 Sampdoria 32 Torino 32 Chievo 32 Siena 32 Palermo 32 Genoa 32 Pescara 32
German Bundesliga Bayern 29 25 Dortmund 29 17 Leverkusen 29 14 Schalke 04 29 13 SC Freiburg 29 12 Frankfurt 29 12 Mgladbach 29 10 Hamburg 29 12 Mainz 29 10 Hannover 96 29 11 Nurnberg 29 9 Stuttgart 29 10 Wolfsburg 29 8 Bremen 29 8 Dusseldorf 29 7 Augsburg 29 6 Hoenheim 29 6 Furth 29 2
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VOLLEYBALL | We want to make a major impact when we go to Switzerland, says head coach Lungaho
Prisons plot assault on world title
No FA action over Aguero challenge

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero wont be punished by the Football Association for his ugly challenge on Chelseas David Luiz in their FA Cup semi-nal clash. Aguero escaped without punishment from referee Chris Foy after the Argentina international threw himself into a ferocious two-footed lunge on Luiz late in the second half of Citys 2-1 win at Wembley on Sunday. But Aguero will not be charged retrospectively for the incident following conrmation that Foy had at least seen part of the incident and acted on it during the match by awarding Chelsea a free-kick.
MADRID
Borussia-Real evenly matched, says Marcelo

Real Madrid defender Marcelo said yesterday that he believes his sides clash with Borussia Dortmund in the semi-nals of the Champions League will be a very open aair despite their recent record. The two have already met twice in the group stages of this seasons competition, with Dortmund taking four points o the Spanish champions, and the Brazilian international knows Madrid face a erce battle if they are to reach their rst Champions League nal in 11 years. We are clear that we want to arrive at this much-anticipated nal but we also know that Borussia are a very strong team, he said at a sponsors event in Madrid.
Kenya Prisons players proudly show o their African title upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from the continental championships in Madagascar yesterday. Below: Prisons setter Jane Wacu with the trophy.
MOHAMMED AMIN | NATION
If all goes well, African champions will train in Europe before the global championships in Zurich
BY ODINDO AYIEKO
oayiekoi@ke.nationmedia.com frican volleyball champions Kenya Prisons will go on a European tour to prepare for the World Club Championships set for October in Zurich, Switzerland. Prisons head coach, David Lungaho, said after successfully defending their continental title in Madagascar, their focus is to make a major impact at the world stage after failing to impress in several attempts. It is important that we prepare well for the World Championships. I will be sitting down with the teams management to prepare a plan for training. My suggestion is to have the team train for at least two or three weeks in Europe and play some friendly matches with European clubs to gauge our ability, said Lungaho. No Kenyan club has won a game at the world stage and Lungaho says he wants Prisons to end this sad tag. I am happy, extremely happy at the way we performed at the African championships, but now we need to replicate that in the world championships. We good preparations we can perform well in Zurich, said Lungaho. Have won title ve times Prisons won the 2013 the CAVB African Club Championship for the fourth consecutive time after beating Algerias GS Petroliers 3-2 in the nal of the 23rd edition on Friday Antananarivo. The Kenyans have won the championships ve times overall (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). This win gives
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Henry hails families at Hillsborough memorial

Liverpool owner John Henry marked the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster yesterday by paying tribute to the families of the 96 fans killed in the tragedy. Henry was attending yesterdays annual memorial service at Aneld for the Liverpool supporters crushed to death during overcrowding on the terraces of Hillsborough before an FA Cup semi-nal against Nottingham Forest in 1989. Around 12,000 people attended the service. In my time at Liverpool I have come to understand the importance of the 96 to the club and I have been honoured and humbled by the dignity and persistence of the families in their search for truth and justice, Henry said.
Prisons a place for the Clubs World event billed for October 8-13 in Zurich, Switzerland. Al Ahly of Egypt defeated MB Bejaia in the classication game three straight sets, 3-0 (21-25, 19-25, 21-25) to nish third. Lungaho said it was not easy to successfully
Times Kenya Prisons have won the African Club volleyball title
It is important that we prepare well for the World Championships. I will be sitting down with the teams management to prepare a plan for training. My suggestion is to have the team train for at least two or three weeks in Europe and play some friendly matches with European clubs to gauge our ability
David Lungaho, Prisons head coach
defend the title terming the championships as the most competititive. It was very tough, especially in the preliminary stages. But I am happy with the way the players responded to every game that we played especially in the nals which was so tight, he said. Team captain Bracksides Agala too termed the competition very tough but was happy to be returning home with the trophy. Its not easy winning four times consecutives. So we are very happy, said Agala. But she said the success was not a surprise. We worked so hard as team to ensure we win the competition. With the way we prepared we knew we were going to be the team to beat. This was Prisons sixth appearance in the championships and they have now won it ve times including three times in the last three years. Lungaho said he would have loved an all Kenyan nal but unfortunately they had to play compatriots Kenya Pipeline who they beat in the quarter nals. Our target was an all Kenyan nal, but we found ourselves being paired with Pipeline in the elimination stages, he said.
BUENOS AIRES
Fidel Castro meets legend Maradona

Fidel Castro, the retired leader of the Cuban Revolution, met with Argentine football great Diego Maradona on Saturday, the ocial media said yesterday. The exchange between the two old friends was fruitful, the ocial Cuban Granma daily reported, describing the gathering as brotherly and cheerful. Maradona arrived in Havana from Caracas where he lent his backing to acting President Nicolas Maduro, who was declared the winner of a snap election to replace the late Hugo Chavez.
RUGBY COACHES UNVEILED National 15s tacticians Paawaters and de Villiers vow to guide Kenya to glory in continental and global championships. P.58
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BOOST | Initiative that will provide funding for businesses on the way, says President
Youth to get more State contracts

Uhuru directs 30 per cent of tenders should be reserved for young people
BY DAVE OPIYO
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Leader opens UN meeting

A major UN meeting started in Nairobi yesterday with calls to better the lives of the worlds poor. The week-long 24th Session of the Governing Council of the UN Habitat was ocially opened by President Kenyatta. The Governing Council meets every two years to examine UN Habitats work and relationships with its partners. It is a high-level forum of governments at the ministerial level during which policy guidelines and the organisations budget are established for the next two-year period. UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said in a message that since 2007, when, for the rst time, the world population living in urban areas passed the 50 per cent mark, urbanisation had continued unabated.
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resident Uhuru Kenyatta had good news for the youth yesterday, directing that 30 per cent of government contracts be reserved for them. Currently, only 10 per cent of the contracts have been set aside for the youth after former President Kibaki ordered the removal of all legal bottlenecks to accelerate the growth of youth-owned enterprises. President Kenyatta said his administrations aim was to give women and youths equal access to economic and nancial opportunities. We will build on this by developing public-private partnerships that partner young men and women and local authorities in the governments provision of basic services such as clean water and sanitation, roads maintenance, energy and waste management, said
President Uhuru Kenyatta launches a bicycle-sharing programme at the United Nations Complex in Gigiri, Nairobi, yesterday. Next to him is UN Habitat executive director Joan Clos. The bicycles will be used in the UN compound.
the President yesterday. H e wa s s p e a k i n g a t the United Nations Env i ro n m e n t P ro g ra m m e h e a d q u a r te rs i n G i g i r i , Nairobi, during the official opening of the 24th Session of the Governing Council of the UN Habitat. We will also seek to expand entrepreneurship opportunities through the provision of aordable loans as well as an education that gives the youth relevant skills to make them competitive in urban economies, said Mr Kenyatta. He disclosed that the government would soon launch a new initiative known as Biashara Kenya to provide young men and women access to nance for entrepreneurial ventures. The directive is expected to be welcomed by youths who are already waiting for their share of the Sh6 billion that had been set aside to nance the presidential run-o. The Jubilee coalition, led by Mr Kenyatta, had promised them the funds in the event that they won the March 4 elections in the rst round, which they did.
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THE MAIN REASON advanced by World Trade Organisation (WTO) diplomats for axing Kenyas Amina Mohameds candidacy for the director-generals post, along with that of contestants from Costa Rica, Ghana, and Jordan, is unconvincing. After polling 159 member nations of the organisation, WTO chiefs said they realised that the candidates from Ghana, Costa Rica, Kenya and Jordan were the ones least expected to get broad support, Kenyas trade ambassador, Mr Anthony Adanje, was quoted in Geneva as saying. Whereas the African continent is set to post the greatest economic growth globally this year, as other regions, especially in Europe, show muted activity due to the debt crisis, WTOs decision seems to be a deliberate eort to deny Africa the chance to drive the world trade agenda. Africas signicance in world trade today is evident and the renewed interest with which China, Brazil, and a number of multinationals associated with the West, are making inroads to tap its resources as they cash in on a fast-growing middle class population is testimony to this. It is in view of the above that the continents leadership, through the African Union, should have done much more to persuade the WTO membership beyond the continent to replace Frenchman Pascal Lamy at the helm of WTO on September 1, 2013 with an African. Chinas nod, in particular, would have been a big boost , considering the Asian nations demand for resources to power its growth engine. Clearly, Africa seems to be an afterthought when a chance opens to lead global institutions. Just recently, Nigerias former Finance minister, Ngozi OkonjoIweala, found it dicult to win support to run the World Bank despite her spirited campaign. Further, it took about four years, from 2006 to 2010, before BRICS, formerly BRIC, turned to South Africa to loop her in the association of Brazil, Russia, China, and India, that cements political, trade, and cultural ties. All is not lost, though, with the remaining candidates Mexicos Herminio Blanco Mendoza, South Korean Taeho Bark, Tim Groser of New Zealand, and the races favourite, Brazils WTO ambassador Roberto Azevedo as Africa still has a chance to ask how their leadership would benet the continent. The Mexican, for instance, is on record as promising China a deputy director-generals slot in January. However, while in Nairobi recently, he was mute on whether he could consider an African, let alone a Kenyan, for such a job. JAMES WAMBUA jmwambua@ke.natiomedia.com
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Unusual mortality
A stranded and malnourished sea lion is rescued by Mr Peter Wallerstein of Marine Animal Rescue last week in Long Beach, California. It is not clear why sea lions have been getting stranded in great numbers along the coast since January. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration estimates that in the rst three months of 2013, more than 900 malnourished sea lions have been rescued in the region, compared with 100 last year.
THE INSIDER
Hotel hires out goldsh to lonely guests

A Chesire hotel is oering to hire out a goldsh called Happy for 5 (about Sh600) to guests so they dont feel lonely in their rooms. Mr Je Riley, of the Happy Guests Lodge in Dutton, said: A lot of our guests spend many days away from home. It can be lonely. After a dicult day at the oce, Happy is there to give unconditional love and a valuable sounding board. And Mr Riley told the Mirror that he was condent the unusual extra would lead to repeat bookings. Once guests have hired a sh, Im sure when they return they will want the same sh, he said. They will have sort of adopted it in their minds and may have missed it between their stays. (Orange.co.uk)
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Online system to make virtual trading safer Kenya is now set for e-payments takeo with this NPKI. Government bodies such as KRA should quickly embrace this technology for online tax payments to provide a reference model to private sector organizations. - Danson Muchemi We are already moving in the right direction techwise... Tina Vivo cuts diesel prices to attract more customers They are called oligopolies. When one reduces the price of fuel, all of the others follow.. The NOC nally realised why they were set up. - Never Mind @Sleeknicky: @TheSmartCompany: Its an oligopolistic markert RT @Tamaraji2: @TheSmartCompany
about time, too... Takaful seeks to diversify product range The name is the brand that sells the product. Innovative and inspiring. Caroline nyagah This is the game changer in the Insurance industry in Kenya and the region. - Umi Wabomba @TheSmartCompany: Insurer has got licence to start a Shariah-compliant pension scheme. @kmurungi: @TheSmartCompany the Islamic community, however small in Kenya, has substantial market for Islamic products considering long-time neglect. Lower voice and SMS taris @TheSmartCompany: Orange has nally bowed to market pressure and lowered its voice and SMS taris.
Horticulture earnings to rise @TheSmartCompany: Earnings in the horticultural sector are projected to go up by 8pc following peaceful conclusion of the elections. @Dickenzoposh: @TheSmartCompany: We hope so, so that our agriculturebased economy can grow. Compiled by John Njiru
New dining and shopping experience

Customers at the newly-opened Naivas Supermarket near Westlands roundabout, Nairobi, next to The Mall, this week. The supermarket has a bakery and a cafeteria as additional features to its portfolio of service to customers. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU
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REPRIEVE SECOND BIGGEST BREWER SAID TO HAVE SUFFERED LOSSES AFTER GLASS BOTTLE ORDER
Alcohol law suffers another blow

Gazette notice published recently amends Customs and Excise Act, allowing beer makers to pack their drinks in glass and plastic bottles
he Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, commonly referred to as the Mututho Law, has suered a major setback after an amendment that will allow liquor to be sold in plastic bottles. A gazette notice published on February 8 amended the Customs and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2013 allowing beer manufacturers to pack their drinks in plastic as well as glass bottles. The original Act had outlawed packaging alcohol in plastics, allegedly to avoid lacing of drinks with poisonous substances and recycling of plastic bottles. For the avoidance of doubt, the container referred to... shall either be a glass or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle. PET refers to plastic. The countrys second biggest beer manufacturer, Keroche Industries, last week said it had incurred losses as it had to import glass bottles to survive in the market. The rms chief executive ocer, Mrs Tabitha Karanja, said the management was forced to close a plastic bottle-making line, and claimed that the companys main competitor, East African Breweries Ltd, was getting preferential treatment. We were forced to close down our plastic
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Former Naivasha MP John Mututho displays beer bottles with health warning labels in this le picture. The amended law says: For the avoidance of doubt, the container referred to... shall either be a glass or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle.
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Experts to seek lasting solutions to floods havoc

The government is putting in place measures to resolve the problem of ash oods, which have claimed 32 lives and displaced over 26,000 others. Deputy President William Ruto, who convened a disaster management committee meeting last week, said urgent measures were required to contain oods, which continue to wreak havoc in many parts of the country. In a message delivered by Information permanent secretary Bitange Ndemo after the meeting, Mr Ruto expressed concern that lives have been lost and over 26,000 people displaced by oods following heavy rains, which have also aected the transport system. The deputy president has spent the better part of the day (Wednesday) in consultation with various government departments over mobilisation of resources to assist those in need, Dr Ndemo said. The meeting was attended by 10 permanent secretaries charged with disaster mitigation and management roles in the country. Mr Ruto said the meeting was aimed at minimising the negative ood-related impacts. He told the public to be cautious when crossing swollen rivers to avoid drowning. The Deputy President also called on people living in areas prone to oods and landslides to heed the governments directive and move to safer ground. He said the government would step up eorts towards provision of humanitarian relief to those aected by oods as the government explores long-term solutions to the perennial problem. Xinhua
THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IS SUFFERING AS WE WAKE UP IN THE MORNING TO NEW LAWS AND IT IS ONLY THE FITTEST THAT WILL SURVIVE IN THIS MARKET Tabitha Karanja, Keroche Industries CEO
bottle-making plant and had to import glass bottles while our competitors have been making glass bottles, she said. Mrs Karanja said Keroche Industries suered losses of more than half a billion shillings, adding that the company had stock and packaging material worth Sh200 million before the closing of the plastic bottle line. The company spent more than half a billion shillings to implement the law on the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages. The Naivasha-based brewer phased out its plastic bottles, although it was afraid of brand erosion, but the CEO oozed condence that the company would not lose its market share. We do not understand why the government makes laws, then recants them a few months later. The business community is suering as we wake up in the morning to new laws and it is only the ttest that will survive in this market, said Ms Karanja.
According to the CEO, the brewer has been receiving calls from distributors who do not know whether to stock beer in plastic bottles, saying that they were being harassed by police and provincial administration ocers.
Paying back
We are paying bank loans for the original opening of the plastic bottle-making line. We will have to reopen it but we also have more than half a billion shillings which we took as loans and which we are paying back, said Mrs Karanja. The brewer, which laid o 100 workers in the plastic bottles plant, said it was unsure about reopening the plant. We are wondering whether we will have to reopen the plant and whether we will recall the sta we laid o, said Mrs Karanja. Attempts to reach the initiator of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, Mr Mututho, for a comment failed as his phone went unanswered.
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ROUND-UP STORIES THAT MADE THE HEADLINES THIS PAST WEEK

WEEKS TOP NEWS
MYSTIC GOLDEN ICON OF ENTERTAINMENT MAKES A GRAND RETURN
Kenya not ready for 24-hour economy
During the just-ended electioneering period, Kenyans were peppered with promises that Nairobi would be turned into a 24-hour economy. However, experts are warning that creating a 24-hour economy will be harder than just scheduling a new shift and ordering people to work through dinner time.
Traders cash in on Uhuru Kenyattas swearing-in
ADALBERTO ROQUE I AFP Tourists walk by the newly renovated Sloppy Joes bar in Havana, Cuba. Sloppy was one of the most famous places in the pre-revolutionary Cuba. The bar was inaugurated in 1920 and closed its doors in the 1970s. American celebrities, such as actors John Wayne, Errol Flynn, and Clark Gable, used to visit the bar during its golden years.
Thousands of traders stormed the Kasarani sports complex last Tuesday, hoping to make a killing as Kenyas fourth president, Mr Uhuru Kenyatta, took his oath of oce. Selling ags, branded T-shirts, and refreshments, they hoped to tap into the pockets of thousands of people who attended the ceremony.
GOOD NEWS
Earnings in horticulture are projected to go up by 8 per cent this year to Sh97.1 billion.
International round-up
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil will buy 34 1A2 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks from Germany to provide security at World Youth Day and major sporting events, ocials said on Thursday. The tanks are likely to be used when Brazil hosts the World Cup next year and the 2016 Olympic Games. A Defence Ministry statement said the contract would be signed in the coming days with the total value still under negotiation. DUBLIN: Austria will not change controversial banking secrecy laws, its Finance minister insisted on Friday, despite becoming isolated in a European Union push to clamp down on tax evasion and fraud. Finance Minister Maria Fekter said Austria would stick to a constitutionally-guaranteed protection of privacy for depositholders. (AFP)
BAD NEWS
Floods continue to disrupt businesses in many parts of the country that are experiencing heavy rainfall.
THE NUMBERS
Matatu owners oppose rules enforcement team
A controversy over the composition of the National Transport and Safety Authority could derail its operations. Matatu owners are demanding representation in the new body established to promote road safety.
Sh5bn Sh3bn Sh5bn

Money that the City The amount by which Council of Nairobi Vivo Energy cut is fuel seeks to recover in prices. debt owed by dierent companies and individuals.
Amount of money that KenolKobil posted in net losses in the nancial year ending December 2012.
ITLL REQUIRE EVEN BUSES, SOME OF WHICH WEIGH ABOUT SIX TONNES, TO PASS THROUGH WEIGHBRIDGES, Alfred Kitolo, production and services boss, Ministry of EAC
The right conditions for planning and executing strategies

Title: Strategic Intuition: The creative spark in human achievement Author: William Duggan Reviewer: Enos Nyamor (enosnyamor@yahoo.com) The world will never run out of ideas. There will always be a narrow way out. But great concepts are delivered by only a few. Ideas grow from inspirations. And inspirations are everywhere. To begin with, they come from general history and strong forces around, be they human or otherwise. But some people are more talented at creating ideas. This is part of the mystery that William Duggan, a professor at Columbia Business School, has made a decisive attempt at justifying in this book. Prof Duggan introduces a new eld that he tests against the principles of strategy. The book was conceived earlier. At the time, the author was a researcher. He often found the ndings on economic development simple. Most ndings isolated the t of creativity that occurs during economic progresses. The intended strategies were conned to analysis and planning, but no allowance was given to creativity. Great ideas, he insists, develop from a ash of insight. As a result, he struggles throughout the book to make this clear. For the ash of insights occur randomly. He describes it as an entirely scientic process. The rst step is awareness of past related cases. Then follows an understanding, which is presence of mind. A t of creativity follows, as the ash of insight. Resolution is the ultimate step. Prof Duggan questions the wisdom behind business strategy and decision making models. Ideally, this is the traditional strategy that involves denition of the current position, setting of a goal, and working out the methods of getting to the goal. This is a model he sees several weaknesses in. In his approach, the action to be taken and the goal come out combined. Its a blend of thought and memory. Prof Duggan clearly brings his thoughts out in prose. From the outset they are convincing and real. While reading the book, there is a possibility of attaining a higher self-consciousness. Intense explanation of eastern philosophies, such as Zen and Tao, provides a mirror to fairly examine oneself from. The writing style, however, is less artistic. The need to be right leads the writer to use excess words. In keeping to academic traditions, the author presents the evidence for his quotes. And they are more than enough. Gradually the book turns out corny but full of insight.
Once in a while, he takes the reader back to a psychological explanation of creativity. This is aptly dened and named as intelligent memory. Strategic intuition is a slow process.
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UPTAKE COVER PENETRATION IN KENYA SET TO INCREASE THROUGH BANCASSURANCE
Insurer eyes doubled returns from new global markets

Owners of Pan African Insurance predict that income from 10 nations on the continent, excluding South Africa and Namibia, would double in the next ve years
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Banking industry take-over fears hit Zimbabwe market

Tension is escalating in Zimbabwe over whether foreign-owned banks should cede their majority shareholding to indigenous Zimbabweans. In the latest development, Zimbabwes central banker, Gideon Gono, a vocal opponent of the governments indigenisation plans in the banking sector, has furnished letters of petition to the presidents oce after Standard Chartered Bank was threatened with shutting down. Destabilising a large bank like Standard Chartered has serious systemic consequences that can lead to unintended results which are opposite to those that we would have hoped to achieve, he said in a statement sent to the chief secretary to the President, as well as Finance minister Tendai Biti, and Mike Nyambuya, chairperson of the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board (NIEEB). Senior NIEEB ocial Zweli Lunga told state broadcaster ZBC at the weekend that the government and NIEEB would issue a directive for identied companies, including Standard Chartered Bank, to dispose of 51 per cent shareholding without the option of consideration. The government would proceed to take over the companies which refused to comply, Lunga warned. The other companies identied for such takeover after allegedly failing to comply with the indigenisation laws were South Africanowned Metallon Gold, Duration Gold and Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe in 2007 passed an indigenisation Act stipulating that foreign-owned companies should relinquish 51 per cent of their shareholding to the indigenous black Zimbabweans. President Robert Mugabes ZANU-PF party, the pusher behind the indigenisation, says the Act is intended to prevent foreign businesses taking away most prots from exploiting the countrys resources. But opponents argue that the aggressive Act might hurt foreign investment seen as vital to buoy the countrys economy. The Zimbabwean economy, once one of the strongest in Africa, has shrunk dramatically since early 2000. Hyperination in 2008 nally crushed the Zimbabwean dollar. The economy has been on the recovery path since the US dollar was adopted as the currency and a coalition government was formed in 2009. (Xinhua)
BY CHARLES WOKABI
WERE KEEN TO EXPOUND ON THE HUGE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL IN THE KENYAN INSURANCE MARKET AND THE EAST AFRICAN REGION AT LARGE Sanlam Groups Heinie Werth
anlam Group, the South African-based rm that owns Pan African Insurance, intends to double its returns from international markets in the next ve years. The company said in a statement last week that the emerging markets segment is now one of the key areas it plans to exploit to boost growth of its business. Our objective is to become the leading nancial services provider in selected emerging markets. Contribution from these markets can be doubled over the next ve years as they are key growth engines. Considerable work continues to be done to identify core markets for expansion, Mr Heinie Werth, the chief executive ocer of Sanlam Emerging Markets (SEM) the division within the group tasked with international expansion said. Sanlam Emerging Markets is present in 10 countries across the continent, excluding South Africa and Namibia, as well as India and Malaysia. The businesses contributed around 15 per cent of the groups total operating prot. In a phone interview, Mr Werth told Smart Company from South Africa that the group is pleased with the progress made by the business cluster responsible for expansion in emerging markets outside South Africa. In Kenya, the company owns majority shareholding in the listed Pan African Insurance, which offers products in life insurance. In Uganda, it operates as Sanlam Life and as African Life in Tanzania. Mr Werth said plans are underway to expand its operations in Kenya from just life products to include general insurance. We are keen to expound on the huge untapped potential in the Kenyan insurance market and the East African region at large. We will soon be scouting for partners already established in the Kenyan market through whom we can exploit the general insurance products, Mr Werth said. In a market with insurance penetration of only three per cent, the group is banking on its low-cost expansion model to bring the uncovered Kenyan market in its loop in the region. We want to buy into already existing businesses as opposed to setting up our own. We rely on strong local partners and management to drive business growth within each country and this has
Wider horizons: Plans are underway to expand Sanlams operations in Kenya from just life products to include general insurance.
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been mutually benecial in India and in our operations in Africa. In Kenya, there is such a huge opportunity in the roll-out of new products targeting all the income brackets, Mr Werth said. Penetration of insurance cover into the local market is expected to rise following the Central Banks decision to legalise banking halls as channels to sell insurance products. The CBK last week introduced policies that will allow proliferation of bancassurance practices, which, over the years, has been touted as the best tool to increase cover penetration in the country because of the banks wide branch network. Among Sanlams key highlights in the 2012 group performance
49pc
The stake that Sanlam Emerging Markets acquired last December in Malaysian short-term insurer Pacic & Orient Insurance Co
was the Nigeria operation, which has managed to break even within two years of its launch. We are making steady progress towards our objectives and we are satised that the cluster is well positioned to increase its contribution to the group over the next ve years as the markets we operate in are seen as key growth engines, Mr Werth said. SEM was established in 2011 as a separate cluster within Sanlam to focus exclusively on emerging markets. As part of the restructuring operations outside South Africa, formerly managed within SPF, Sanlam Developing Markets, Santam, and Sanlam Investments were transferred to SEM. The integration of these businesses within SEM was successfully completed during the rst half of 2012 without losing operational focus. A key focus area for SEM is South East Asia. To this end, we have already taken the rst steps with a transaction in December to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Malaysian shortterm insurer Pacic & Orient Insurance Co. Berhad (POI). Earlier this month, their shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the transaction, said Mr Werth.
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BOURSE THE NSE TOUCHED A FOUR-YEAR HIGH ON APRIL 4, WITH MARKET CAPITALISATION HITTING SH1.6 TRILLION
Economy to take off after smooth transition

Market analysts predict six per cent growth this year and call on the new government to prioritise infrastructure development
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Traders in a busy street in Nakuru this month. Optimism is high among the business community following promises by the new government to create an enabling environment to foster economic growth.
BY JOSHUA MASINDE
enyas economy could post a six per cent growth this year due to increased investor condence in the market following peaceful transfer of power. According to market analysts and private sector players, the countrys economy is set to take o given the optimism that has returned to the market coupled with the promises of the new government to create an enabling environment to foster economic growth. The markets are in a bullish mode right now, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (Kepsa) chairman Patrick Obath said on the phone in reference to a rally witnessed in the stock market and the strengthening of the Kenyan shilling against the dollar. The stock market has seen heightened foreign investor inows after remaining largely resistant in the months before the elections. Foreign investors have provided strong support, pushing up portfolio inows into the country and further boosting the markets and the shilling. Last month, the Kenya Investment Authority said that investments by local and foreign investors in the rst quarter of this year could hit Sh28
MANY PEOPLE ARE NOW WAITING TO SEE WHAT SORT OF GOVERNMENT WILL BE IN PLACE TO SPEARHEAD GROWTH, Economic analyst Robert Shaw
Sh1.649 trillion. The markets closed at 5027 points on Thursday, above the psychological mark of 5000 points. The shilling, on the other hand, strengthened on the positive investor sentiment to a seven-month high of 84.6 against the dollar, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) as of April 11. Analysts, however, say that the shilling still faces risks that could aect it negatively in the medium- to long-term, given the fact that the government is yet to address key issues like the countrys widening balance of payment and the rising public expenditure following the implementation of county government system. The economy is facing a funding shortfall, given the rising expenditure bill that could potentially undermine growth plans. At the moment, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has barely four months to collect Sh365 billion to meet the Sh817 billion revenue target for the nancial year 2012/13. This has put pressure on the government to nance a devolved system of administration, which is set to cost the tax payer about Sh1.5 trillion.
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Estimated investment in billions of shillings by local and foreign investors in the rst quarter of this year following the peaceful General Election
Things are looking up for Kenya with $330m expected in foreign
direct investment in the next three months
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billion following the peaceful General Election. Many of the markets in the developed countries are at an all-time low and many investors are moving to emerging markets, especially in Africa where returns are high and the economies are some of the fastest growing in the world. Local investors, who tend to respond when the markets get bullish and when there is increase portfolio investments into the country, are also positioning themselves, Mr Obath said. According to economic analyst
Robert Shaw, the economy could grow by as much as six per cent this year if the government formulates policies geared towards growth in the business sector as well as in infrastructure development. A lot of people are now waiting to see what sort of government will be in place to spearhead that growth, Mr Shaw said on the phone. The positive sentiments that followed the peaceful conclusion of the election saw the NSE 20 Share Index surge to a 57-month high of 5030.91 points on Tuesday, April 4, with the market capitalisation clocking
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President Kenyatta has already signalled the urgency for review of the procurement law to accelerate project implementation and attract the youth as a way of creating job opportunities. Were working on how to implement the directive to have 10 per cent of procurement go to the youth. This involves identifying the category of goods and services they can oer, said the capacity building manager at the Public Procurement and Oversight Authority, Mr Thomas Otieno. Experts, however, say much will have to be done before the youth can fully participate, with most of them being unaware of the accountability element required in spending government funds.
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Pilot plan may cut red tape in state tenders

Targeting 10 government agencies, the new initiative is expected to reduce the time taken to complete projects
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Law review could create jobs for the youth

Although the Kibaki regime ordered that 10 per cent of procurement be reserved for the youth, this has not been possible. The regulations on how to implement the directive will be unveiled soon for the stakeholders to deliberate on. Experts are also warning that the counties could nd themselves unable to absorb the allocated funds due to stringent and bureaucratic procurement. Simple procurement takes 90 days and large projects take a longer time to implement. The counties might nd it impossible to absorb all the funds at the end of the year, said Kenya Institute of Supplies Management chairman Chris Oanda. Mwaniki Wahome
he government is banking on integration of ICT into public procurement to cut red tape and accelerate the completion of state projects. A pilot e-procurement system targeting 10 government entities will be initiated in the next nancial year as part of the integrated nancial management approach intended to better monitor the use of government funds. We have oated an expression of interest to bidders for the software. Piloting will be done in 10 public entities next nancial year, said the deputy director of supply chain at the Treasury, Mr Lazarus Ombaki. The creation of an e-procurement system is also expected to increase accountability and transparency in government tendering and make it possible for the youth to undertake state projects. Former Finance minister Njeru Githae last year said three modules would be introduced into the Integrated Finance Management Systems to facilitate cash management through daily reconciliation of accounts. If there is a dierence, it will be detected and action taken immediately, Mr Githae noted. This is expected to make it easy for bidders to express interest and bid for the advertised projects. E-procurement is among the major reforms that are being undertaken together with
the change in legal framework with the objective of hastening project implementation, cutting bureaucracy, reducing waste, and enabling more investors to participate in government procurement. The Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA), which is charged with the role of overseeing procurement in government entities, has worked on a document that is meant to hasten the implementation of state projects. The zero draft has been completed and will soon be offered to the stakeholders for their views to be included, said PPOA director-general Maurice Juma. Between Sh600 billion and Sh700 billion of the national budget of Sh1.4 trillion goes to the procurement of goods and services for the government. However, due to stringent conditions and bureaucratic red tape in government entities over the years, some of the money set aside for projects has been returned to the Treasury. For example, ministries returned Sh101 billion to the Treasury in the past nancial year, blaming their failure to use the allocated funds on complex tendering. Financial experts have estimated that the government loses between Sh50 billion and Sh70 billion every year through wastage associated with overpricing, poor goods, and inefficient provision of services. A study conducted in 2007 established that government was buying goods and services at 60 per cent above the market rates. This has now come down to 20 per cent by use of a price reference guide, said the capacity building manager at the Public Procurement and Oversight Authority, Mr Thomas Otieno. Some of the recommendations include penalties for bidders who deliberately seek to derail implementation of projects by raising malicious complaints in courts.
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Major points to address before giving out laptops
After inheriting a huge nancial burden, new government should get its priority right as it seeks to raise tech-savvy children
BY CHARLES WOKABI
uestions abound over the realisation of a promise by the government to provide a solar-powered laptop to every Kenyan child joining Standard One next year. As one of its key campaign promises, the Jubilee Coalition headed by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, Mr William Ruto, pledged to give free solar-powered laptops to each of the 800,000 children joining Class One in 2014 with a view to raising a tech-savvy generation that would t better in the modern world. If this happens, Kenya will have edged closer to realising its dream of being a regional tech hub, joining the leagues of a few other countries in the world which have made deliberate eorts to expose pupils to technology early in their lives. But it is an uphill task that faces the new government as it seeks to implement this particular project alongside other promises it made as it sought
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votes in the past several months. It is a good idea but it will require too much to actualise, given the challenges facing the countrys education system, former Education minister Mutula Kilonzo said. A signicant portion of Kenyas public schools, especially those in the rural areas, have teachers who are barely conversant with computers and how they work. For the project to succeed, the government will have to conduct thorough training of teachers before they can manage to instruct the children on how to use the machines. However, it is the cost of implementing the project, along with others, that poses the greatest challenge, given the current budgetary constraints. The Treasury is currently reworking the 2013/14 national budget to re-align it with the Jubilee Coalition promises and a devolved system of governance that has literally bloated government expenses. Analysts have conservatively estimated that the new government would require at least Sh100 billion each year to ensure delivery of the promises it made to the citizenry, including the laptop project, free maternity health services, free milk for primary school children, and free access to public health services.
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Former Finance minister Njeru Gitahe said the laptop project would initially be done on a pilot bases and would cost not less than Sh14 billion annually. Inheriting huge nancial burdens from the former regime in terms of budget decits, Mr Kenyattas government faces a herculean task in its attempt to implement its promises. Critics of the laptop project believe that the government is better o rst ensuring that every child has access to food and shelter before commit-
ting over Sh14 billion to laptops. The rationale for the laptop project is also being put to question, with early childhood educationists saying the computers will not be of much use to pupils at that level. Most children in Class One are still too young to understand some concepts. The best they will do with the machine is play with them and not do anything productive. The best stage to introduce the laptops
A child uses her fathers laptop in Malindi. Early childhood educationists say computers will not be of much use to pupils at Standard One level.
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perfectly with the ministrys ambition to fully integrate information and communication technology in the countrys education system to make the Kenyan child competitive in the global job market. However, he cautioned that people should stop looking at the system only from the perspective of hardware but also concentrate on software and the digitisation of the syllabus. Over the past few years, the government has put in high gear eorts to digitise learning materials from the Kenya Institute of Education, a process that is still ongoing and has been partially blamed for the slow adoption of e-learning despite the availability of many applications to support it. This will be the other headache that the new government will grapple with before it starts dishing out the laptops next year, as demand rises for digitised learning material, including illustrations and pictures that can appeal to Class One pupils.
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Wacha Ushenzi I dont think this laptop idea is the best; the government should have instead opted to build libraries in each public school and equip them with desktops and books, then introduce IT classes as part of the curriculum so that all the students can be trained. This would have also increased jobs (need for IT teachers). But giving laptops to Standard One children, surely, how long will it last? Thieves will be having a merry Christmas and it isnt even Dec. What use will a laptop be to a Turkana child who walks miles to study under a dry mango tree? Dont they need the necessities rst? Time will prove me right. whitrod In my opinion, laptops are not a priority, though the idea sounds grand. Building of more schools is a better idea and we can start with computer labs comprising desktops, (okay at screens!) Forget the rural areas, I recently visited a city council school and, at one point, had to use my laptop. You should have seen the teachers, including the headmistress! It was an eighth wonder to them. They asked the most ignorant of questions about the laptop. Though I was attered by their admiration, it also informed me that the government laptop project will be one expensive op. But there is hope if training of teachers can start now. No easy task considering the numbers involved; by 2016 we should be good to go.
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Archer @ArcherMishale 4h Laptops idea not workable. Dont be surprised if the government jacks this idea. After all, who will complain? ndinda @ndinda_ 8h Every time someone mentions laptops for primary schools, I think of Kikambuani Primary School, and those windowless classrooms and leaking roofs. Okwiri @Okwiri_ 8h @ndinda_ I think of Garissa Primary, where blind children do not have braille machines. Hayreddin Barbarossa @roomthinker 8h And folks talking about solar-powered laptops, I encourage you to nd out how long they take to charge. The devil is in the details Hayreddin Barbarossa @roomthinker 10 Apr These free laptops sounded good on the campaign trail but a trip upcountry should cure us of this navet. Schools have more pressing needs. ngwatilo @ngwatilo 9 Apr @FreakiTina: A new text book for children in Class One, Hello Children with Laptops. Where Mr Kamau is no longer a bus driver but a blogger.
IT IS A GOOD IDEA BUT WILL REQUIRE TOO MUCH TO ACTUALISE, GIVEN THE CHALLENGES FACING THE COUNTRYS EDUCATION SYSTEM, Former Education minister Mutula Kilonzo
would have been Class Four, when the child has matured a little and his or her understanding has improved so that they can comprehend complex concepts, Ms Wangui Mathu, an early childhood teacher in Nairobi, told Smart Company. There have also been concerns that the implementation of the project will provide fodder for mismanagement and embezzlement of tax payers money, as has happened to many state projects before. Despite an assurance by the Education permanent secretary, Prof George Godia, that the ministry is prepared to implement the pledge, concerns remain that some school heads may want to take advantage of loopholes in the system for selsh personal gain, as happened with the Free Primary Education scheme.
Broader perspective
Devious schemes
A forensic audit released by the government in June 2011 unveiled devious schemes used by a network of civil servants to steal Sh4.2 billion meant to fund free primary education. The audit, released by President Kenyatta, who was the then Finance minister, noted that infrastructure projects targeting schools are the avenues that provide the conduit for tax payers money to be funnelled into the pockets of a few corrupt ocials. In order to avert a crisis, clear regulations on the administration and management of the project will need to be put in place and made public to seal some of the loopholes which would-be project managers could be looking to exploit. Prof Godia said the laptop project ts
We must start looking at this project from a broader perspective. It is not just a laptop but also the software it will carry, the content, and so on. It will ultimately improve the quality of our education, Prof Godia said. Information and Communications permanent secretary Bitange Ndemo said the one-laptop-per-child project will end up creating employment for inventive Kenyans who can make interesting educational digital content. The laptop project is very useful for this country, regardless of the time it takes to actualise. It creates a large market for local developers making educational apps and content developers, Dr Ndemo said. The government will also have to make sure the computers it gives to school children do not expose them to immorality through unlimited access to the Internet, especially in places where children can access unfettered connectivity. Rwanda is the only country in the East African region with such a programme. It deploys at least 100,000 laptops to school-going children across the country every year.
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What it will cost
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The number of free solarpowered laptops to be given to each of the 800,000 children joining Class One in 2014 by the Jubilee Coalition Government
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The pilot phases of laptop provision will cost no less than this amount annually.
WHAT USE WILL A LAPTOP BE TO A TURKANA CHILD WHO WALKS MILES TO STUDY UNDER A DRY MANGO TREE? DONT THEY NEED THE NECESSITIES FIRST? Wacha Ushenzi
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Amount of money required to ensure the delivery of the promises the new government made to the citizenry, including the laptop project, free maternity health services, free milk for primary school children, and free access to public health services.
100,000
Rwanda deploys this number of laptops to school-going children across the country every year.
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Firms target Africas fast-growing middle class with fresh products

Top companies ponder new implications for both retail and fast moving consumer goods sectors in Kenya and the continent
ENGINE OVERHAUL OFFERS COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE

A signicant number of major engine overhauls will be needed for the 80 Cessna Caravan aircraft operating in East Africa, hence the growing interest in the option of an engine exchange. A demonstration of the latest Supervan 900 Honeywell (Garrett) engine installed in a Cessna Grand Caravan was held recently at the Phoenix Aviation Ltd hangar at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, by Texas Turbine Corporation Conversions Inc, and Interjet, the appointed agents for Southern Africa. Phoenix Aviation is a leading regional and international charter company and provides maintenance services for owners and operators of light aircraft in East Africa. The rm has a pact with Amrefs Flying Doctor Service for provision of around-the-clock medical evacuation (medivac) services worldwide.
onsumer goods manufacturers in Africa are reworking their strategies as they seek to capture the needs of a fast-growing middleclass. In an interview with Smart Company last week, Unilever East and South Africa managing director Yaw Nsarkoh said the company is investing in innovations and new product delivery channels targeted at a rising middle-class with increasingly sophisticated needs. We see new need clusters developing in the market. As incomes of people living in the region grow, market segmentation will begin to emerge. We have to listen to these consumers, said Mr Nsarkoh. Unilevers rival, Proctor&Gamble, is also betting on Africa. On a trip to South Africa last month, P&Gs global vice-chairman, Mr Dimitri Panayotopoulos, announced the investment of Sh14.28 billion in a new manufacturing hub in the country. The plant, to be completed by 2016, is expected to cater to markets in East and South Africa. We are in Africa because of the size. Its about a billion people. Thats the size of China and India for example, just under, and the population is growing; the economies are getting more and more stable, so huge opportunities are there, said Mr Panayotopoulos as quoted by CNN. Construction of the hub in South Africa may, however, disadvantage P&G in the East African market, in comparison with Unilever whose regional manufacturing centre is in Nairobi. The Kenya plant, located in Industrial Area, manufactures goods that account for 90 per cent of Unilever East and South Africas (ESA) total turnover. According to the African Develop-
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Shoppers at a supermarket in Nairobi. With more money in the pocket, the typical African middle-class consumer places higher demands on manufacturers.
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TYRE SUPPLIER LAUNCHES SH60M EXPANSION PLAN

AutoXpress, a leading supplier of tyres, wheels, batteries, suspension parts and provider of wheel alignment and wheel balancing services, has opened a Sh60 million tment centre in Nyali. Branded as AutoXpress Nyali, it is a 18,000 square feet centre oering motorists a precision driven retail experience. Located on Nyali Road, opposite the Nyali Cinemax, AutoXpress Nyali is much more than a tyre tment centre. It follows international trends, oering customers a ve star shopping experience a combination of plush and trendy interiors and performance-driven products and services. The focus is on an improved buying experience through professional service, said Mr Sandeep Shah, MD of AutoXpress Ltd.
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ment Bank (AfDB), between 1970 and 2010, Africas middle-class tripled to hit 313 million people, or more than 34 per cent of the continents population. In an October 2012 report, McKinsey Company projected that the value of Africas consumer market will grow to Sh33.6 trillion ($400 billion) by 2020, driven mainly by growth in the continents middle-class. This growth in the middle-class has profound implications for both the retail and fast moving consumer good sectors in Kenya. With a larger discretionary income, the tastes of this new group are changing as are their shopping patterns. Over the past two decades, Kenyas fast moving consumer goods segment has been driven by the kadogo economy , characterised by small packages of goods priced as little as Sh5, targeted at the low-end of the market and distributed mostly by kiosks. But the growth of Kenyas middle-class has been proportionately matched by the rise of the hyperretailers. Investors are putting up malls in nearly every neighbourhood. Companies like Unilever, therefore, need to increase focus on this part of their distribution network to reach the middle-class. The AfDB also notes that income inequity is still stark in Africa. So, although these rms may have to turn their attention towards the hyper-
malls, they can ill aord to neglect the kadogo customer. Our strategy is usually expressed as straddling the entire pyramid. We will not box ourselves into the bottom end or the top end of the market. The Kadogo economy continues to be relevant, noted Mr Nsarkoh.
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What the value of Africas consumer market will grow to, according to McKinsey report
With more money in the pocket, consumers are willing to pay an extra coin for higher quality products. Brand consciousness also ranks high. In the past, as McKinsey notes, multinationals were often able to get away with focusing purely on the price-point in their African markets while neglecting the quality of the products. This will no longer be possible. As the African consumer rises, so will the African working woman. Changing socio-economic dynamics have seen more women on the
continent nd their way into the workforce. These women will drive Africas consumption. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in a research note last year, estimated that global consumer spending by women would hit $28 trillion next year, up from the $20 trillion recorded in 2009. Companies like Unilever are now nding themselves in a situation whereby they have to create and market products to a working mother and wife. She has less time to spend washing clothes or cooking and this is reected in the nature of products produced instant meals and shortcycle detergents nd a new market. Unilever and P&G are going neck-and-neck in the local consumer goods market, with data collected by Consumer Insight Africa (CIA) indicating that P&Gs brand, Ariel, is now the market leader in the detergents segment. However, CIA also claims that once two of Unilevers detergent brands, Sunlight and Omo, are taken into consideration, the firm still controls the lions share of the local business. Both multinationals are also facing a challenge from local manufacturers such as Bidco and Kapa Oil, who have over the past decade invested heavily in manufacturing capacities and are now taking the ght to the advertising arena.
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ORIFLAME VENTURES INTO ORAL CARE PRODUCTS

Cosmetics manufacture Oriame has ventured into oral care, with the launch of Optifresh Fluoride Toothpaste and Medium Toothbrush. Speaking at the companys beauty centre in Corner House, Nairobi, Oriame East Africa marketing director, Mr Harry Njagi, said the move was inspired by the fact that beauty isnt complete without comprehensive oral health. He said that Optifresh Fluoride Toothpaste has whitening qualities and keeps breath fresh for longer while the toothbrush has a tongue cleaner to help remove bacteria and dirt, and non-slip handle for controlled brushing. Beauty means condence. We believe the whitening toothpaste formulated with Opti-bright to help break down and dissolve stains, will be a welcome addition to our product range, said Mr Njagi.
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Savvy property developers modernise green home concepts

As the quest for green homes surge in Kenya, property developers have a reason to cheer as novel technologies replace conventional materials to construct durable and eco-friendly houses. There are alternative building systems that are both energy ecient and aordable, which can be tapped to put up homes in any part of the country, said Mr Menelik Makonnen, CEO of Prime Ventures, last week. Prime Ventures has introduced into the Kenyan market a new housing technology based on use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) panels with a cement coating to replace conventional stones. Mr Makonnen said the technology has been adopted globally and has a promising future in Africa where demand for low-cost housing has increased. Use of non-brick and environmentally friendly building systems has picked up in Africa largely because of the quest to eliminate slums through provision of low cost houses, Mr Makonnen said. Replacing conventional stones with welded panels that have been plastered with cement and sand saves on cost and duration of constructing a house. According to Mr Makonnen, it would cost $30,000 (about Sh2.5 million) to put up a posh three bedroom unit in a suburban location using panels with cement coating. This system uses steel for roofing and helps save on timber. The panel technology is ideal for building houses, schools, hospitals, swimming pools and basement packing. The stone has a 90-year guarantee and can withstand earthquakes or hurricanes, said Mr Makonnen. Prime Ventures has developed model housing units in several Nairobi suburbs, Central province and South Sudan. This home grown small and medium enterprise imports the expanded polystyrene panels from South Africa and Dubai and has partnered with a construction company to develop housing units using this technology. Mr Makonnen said most of the machines and equipment for manufacturing these panels are sourced from China. (Xinhua)
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Grain farmers diversify to forestry

Pulp, textile and food processing industries in Western Kenya drive the huge demand for wood resources
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nvestment in private forestry is becoming protable, in Western Kenya due to increased demand for wood fuel by textile and food processing industries. Grain farmers who have invested in commercial forestry are recording huge prots as a result of the high demand for wood products that has outstripped forest plantation establishments. The region, according to Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Kenya Forestry Services (KFS) has three categories of industrial firewood consuming sectors that motivate farmers to venture into economic forestry. The sectors include one main pulp mill Rai Plywood which came up after the collapse of Pan African Paper Mills, Webuye, (Pan Paper), 28 tea processing factories afliated to Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) and 12 textile and food processing industries, which require wood fuel. Most grain farmers in the
region are investing in commercial farm forestry because they consider being more protable, compared with maize or wheat production, said Mr Solomon Mibey, KFS North Rift head of conservancy. The shift by some farmers to private forestry, especially fast-maturing tree for charcoal, sawn wood trade and fodder for their animals, indicate high degree of prices transmission within the tree product market chains, noted Mr Mibey. The demand for firewood by KTDA-aliated factories is estimated at 450,000 tonnes, valued at Sh675 million. According to the KFRI report, pulp, textile and food processing industries in the region consumed about 320,000 tonnes of rewood last year,
valued at Sh560 million. Industrial firewood sector has a chain demand value of over Sh1.2 billion, making the forestry sector one of the most profitable. This has enticed some farmers in the North Rift, the countrys food basket, to diversify to the sub-sector. The farm forestry sector in the North Rift region has great potential to transform livelihoods of millions of smallholder tree growers through increased availability of tree product market opportunities and diversication of on-farm incomes, said Mr Mibey. Royalties from forest products, he said, have increased drastically following the governments decision to slap hefty penalties on prohibited saw millers.
An average Sh50 million is generated from a minimum plantation, while the lowest penalty of Sh50,000 has been imposed to deter illegal loggers, said Mr Mibey. The cost of rewood in the region is about Sh1,400 per cubic metre, while the price of electricity transmission pole wood is Sh1,300. Most farmers consider these to be more profitable than maize and wheat, whose prices can drop to Sh2,000 a bag, depending on market forces. In 2009, the demand for electricity transmission poles by Kenya Power was about 350,000 pieces, estimated at over Sh3 billion. According to the KEFRI report, the region is home to six out of the eight recommended poles treatment plants, with an estimated production capacity of 380,000 poles per year. The entry of concrete pylons into the power transmission sector, and of KFS into the supply chain, calls for urgent attention to diversication by farmers and processing for non-traditional markets and exports, says the report.
Flush out exploitative middlemen

The government has been urged to protect tea farmers in Nyamira County from being exploited by multinational companies and their agents. The plea follows invasion of the region by multinational agents who are exploiting growers following a failure by the management of tea factories to collect green leaf from buying centres due to inadequate vehicles and impassable roads. Its high time Nyamira County introduced heavy taxes on any multinational agents buying green leaf from our region to discourage them from exploiting small-scale tea farmers contracted by the Kenya Tea Development Agency, Mr Beauttah Omanga, the Bogichora Ward Representative said. He said KDTA should also review the rate of payment to growers, expand factories and buy more vehicles to collect leaf in time so that farmers are not tempted to sell their crop to the exploitative middlemen. Mr Omanga, who was accompanied by Gianchore tea factory board of directors chairman James Achoki, was speaking during the ocial opening of Kenyoro buying centre in Nyamira South District. In the past, KTDA and the management of six tea factories in the county, with the assistance of the provincial administration, have unsuccessfully tried to ush out multinational agents from buying green leaf from smallscale farmers in the region as their farms are legally aliated to KTDA. The Tea Act prohibits any party from buying green leaf from small-scale tea farmers who are aliated to the KTDA. Henry Nyarora
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TREND UNLIKE PLATFORMS SUCH AS ANDROID, THE NEW OS IS A TOTAL OVERHAUL
Rise of consumer empowerment a boon to industry

As a consumer, I have had several experiences that left me feeling either empowered and ready to demand my rights or powerless and toothless. I have had the wrong meal at a top restaurant and missing buttons at a leading dry-cleaner. Both were replaced and so was an expired product from a leading supermarket. On the other hand, Safaricom did not reimburse roaming charges levied while at JKIA and a butchery owner at City Market demanded that I return some rancid chicken a month later as proof. I could go on and on, and I suspect that many Kenyans too have experiences that have left them feeling more often than not powerless. Over the years, empowerment has been a clich used in management circles, usually in reference to employees. We rarely hear of corporate actions to empower customers regarding the quality of products and services. When used in describing employees, empowerment means sharing power and authority to ease in decision-making. Customer empowerment, in contrast, can best be expressed as getting what you need, when you need it, where you want it, on your terms or the terms agreed with the provider. Though empowered consumers are still rare, consumer empowerment is on the rise and it is being steered from dierent circles. There is strength in numbers. It is for this reason that consumers all around the world organise themselves into lobby groups. In Kenya, many are now aware of Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek). Have an alternative Other organisations such as the rather quiet Kenya Consumers Organisation (KCO) and Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) regional oce too have consumer empowerment. Consumers who get a cold shoulder from the sta, the supervisor, the manager and even the managing director now have an alternative. Their grievance may get a hearing if channelled through a consumer body or even directly into the courts. The consumer protection law came into force on March 14, this year, after great eorts by the mover of the Bill, Mr Jakoyo Midiwo. This is probably the best thing that has happened to Kenyan consumers recently. One of the key highlights of the Bill is the appointment of consumer representatives in the boards of regulatory bodies. An ongoing opinion poll on COFEKs website poses this question: Which sector should President Uhuru Kenyatta prioritise on consumer protection? The sectors that have taken an early lead are energy, banking and food, with health, infrastructure, drugs and security following. It will be interesting to see the nal poll. What is evident though is that energy and banking consumers feel the need not only for empowerment but also for protection. While the consumer groups continue to lobby, consumer empowerment will only be a reality if individual consumers are aware of their rights and responsibilities. Neighbourhood associations are a good place to start, encouraging each other to take action. Do not get embarrassed not to tip if the service is unfriendly and slow. Why reward and reinforce bad service? It is such small acts and guerrilla tactics such as picketing that will keep pushing the consumer empowerment agenda.
Lucy Kiruthu is a management consultant and can be reached on lucy@evolveconsultants.com or via twitter @kiruthulucy
Future of BlackBerry vested in new, innovative software

To remain competitive, the rm has re-invented itself with a new platform and corresponding devices such as BB10 OS and BlackBerry Z10
BY ESMOND SHAHONYA
apps, widgets and an inbox into a slick interface that is easy to navigate. The smooth user interface and features like the messaging Hub are a boost to user experience. Exploring the OS on BlackBerry Z10 phone has an almost similar approach to that of navigating on a Windows 8 phone. The main BlackBerry 10 home screen is made up of Active Frames which resemble Active Tiles in Windows 8. These mini-applications launch the particular app when tapped. There are four Active Frames on the home screen and the user can either swipe side-ways to access the full apps list or scroll down the screen. Like any other new operating system, BlackBerry 10 software requires users to get acquinted to gestures necessary for navigation and overall use. For example, once you have opened an application, the only way to return back to the home screen is by swiping your The Z10 has been selling above nger up from the bottom analysts expectations, helping of the screen. boost the companys stock In a stylish way of price. retaining the iconic mesFILE | AFP saging feature on BlackBerry, the new software is equipped with an app dedicated to messaging. The BlackBerry Hub is a universal inbox that encompasses all forms of communications, including texts, calls, emails, BBMS and social updates. The new BlackBerry 10 OS provides a revamped version of BlackBerry messenger (BBM) service. This service has been spiced with BBM Video and BBM voice. The The number of smart phones that the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is quite company sold in the quarter ended synonymous with most BlackBerry March 2, 2013. This includes one million users. In the smart phone world, the challenge for BBM lies in free-text mesdevices powered by new software saging apps. The BlackBerry 10 software is the big party apps, will appeal to users as the selling point of up-coming smart denew software slowly infiltrates the vices from the BlackBerry company. market. However, for the sake of boostTechnically, it is a sleek operating ing the chances of the new operating system with the trademark messaging system, more needs to be done on the and security features of BlackBerry. apps store. Notably, the delay in release of BB10 Unlike other platforms like Android, left the platform vulnerable to pangs of which have experienced incremental up- sti competition. grades, the new OS for BlackBerry is a The OS is yet to show signs of recomplete overhaul. viving BlackBerrys grip on enterprise The company has built it from scratch users and popularity within emerging with little resemblance to BB OS7 that markets. runs on other BlackBerry smart deAs BlackBerry continues to innovate, vices. it is evident that the future of the comThe operating system has its own pany is vested on the new software and unique features when compared with associated devices. either Android or iOS. One clear outThe writer is an ICT analyst and a telstanding observation about the software ecommunication engineer. is that it has merged the home screens,
ver the past years, the BlackBerry smartphone has lost its market share as individuals and companies resort to iPhones and Android devices. To remain competitive, the company re-invented itself with a new platform, along with corresponding devices. The new BB10 OS and BlackBerry Z10 smartphone are a big bet for BlackBerry company. The messaging service and the security aspects have always been a selling point for BlackBerry. In fact, unlike Apple, Nokia and Android devices which use open standards the BlackBerry uses highly secured propriety data transmission protocols. The data that is send from a BlackBerry is encrypted and can only be decrypted in the data centre in Canada, thus avoiding any interceptions along the way in the wireless networks or Internet. Some time back, the security set-up was misconstrued as a bane. UAE, India and a few other countries banned the devices with reasons bordering national security and anti-terrorism.
shahonya76@gmail.com.
Gestures are key
Appeal to users
However, the secure BlackBerry network remains a feature cherished by many in the business world, as well as other sectors of the economy. The new BlackBerry 10 software will still spot the unrivalled security. Now that Blackberry company has done enough work on clearing the air surrounding its security measures, the focus is turned on how the software will appeal to users. Recently, the company announced that it had sold six million smartphones in the quarter ended March 2, 2013. The gure includes one million devices powered by the new BlackBerry 10 software. This means that the company has sold one million BlackBerry Z10 smartphones over a two-week period. Incidentally, it is a small gure when compared with sales from rivals. Apples iPhone 5 sales were more than ve million during the rst week after launch in September last year. For a agship device running on the new BlackBerry 10 platform, the bare fact is that the competition is sti. BlackBerry 10 platform now has 100,000 apps. The growing apps store, in addition to availability of third
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RESOLUTE ALL SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS WILL TELL YOU OF DARK DAYS WHEN THEY QUESTIONED THEIR DECISIONS
Failure: The F word to avoid in business

If your enterprise cant be rejuvenated, then youll have to be creative as you work out how you can take the best parts of your struggling business and build something even better out of it
have been running a business for the past 19 months and we have never made a prot. I have been wondering, at what point should we consider this business to have failed? Winnie Matimu In business, failure is the true F word, and there is rarely cause to use it. If you have been running your business for only 19 months, then it certainly should not be considered a failure. Your businesss rst few years are about survival. This is the most difficult period for any company: when just getting the bills paid is a challenge because you are still developing your products or services, recruiting team members, rening pricing, creating marketing materials and attracting customers. When you are tempted to give up, remember that it took many successful businesses years to become protable. Some of the worlds greatest tech companies took years to capitalise on their popularity with consumers and work out their business models. If you believe in your strategy and have a realistic plan to reach protability, then stick with it. All successful entrepreneurs will tell you of dark days when they questioned their decisions use your worries to hone your strategy and your businesss direction. If you are not seeing the results you need, it may be time to ask yourself some questions that will help you rene your plan and get your business on track. Look hard at what you are doing: There may be some tweaks
If you do not succeed at rst, there is no need for the F word just pick yourself up and try again.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Realistic plan
Richard Branson
you can make to pricing levels, promotion eorts, or distribution methods that will help bring in more customers and much-needed sales. Ask: Is your product or service useful to your customers? Does it stand out from the crowd? Can it make a real dierence to peoples lives? Does it delight them? Is your ventures story compelling? Are your efforts to attract potential customers attention to your business con-
vincing? It may also be worth going over your business nances to nd ways to save money and buy your company more time to get things right. My parents always had to juggle their money when I was growing up, as Mum embarked on all sorts of entrepreneurial ventures. They taught me how important it is to ensure that your income exceeds your expenses, however small the margin. In Virgins early days, I would try to sign every cheque that we paid, so that I had a good understanding of our costs and how we could slow down spending. But prot is just one way to measure success. At the Virgin Group, when we are making this kind of assessment, concepts like friendship, caring, and love are a lot more important to me than gross, revenue, and turnover. The Bhutanese government sets a wonderful example; they measure Gross National Happiness, and one of its commissions is known as the Ministry
of Happiness. The logic is that happy people are more productive and innovative workers and such workers are more likely to meet with success, further improving those happiness ratings. So you also need to look at whether your company is making a dierence and having a positive impact on its sta, customers, and the wider world. If your business has engaged employees and loyal customers, you will likely start seeing prots soon. Sometimes there is no alternative but to wind down a business. You should pay attention when your work stops being fun, since the burden of running an unprotable concern will damage your personal life as well. If your industry is failing and your enterprise cannot be rejuvenated, then you will have to be creative as you work out how you can take the best parts of your struggling business and build something even better out
More productive
of it. We have had to close a few Virgin businesses Virgin Brides and Virgin Cola come to mind, which we wound down in a measured way. When this happens, it is important to retain the trust and respect of your customers and employees by bowing out gracefully and with dignity, doing everything possible to help those employees that you must let go to nd new positions. There is no shame in making such a move the best entrepreneurs usually have a few battle scars and war stories to tell. Remember to take the positives from your experience and apply them to your next business. If you do not succeed at rst, there is no need for the F word just pick yourself up and try again. Richard Branson is the founder of the Virgin Group of companies. Questions from readers will be answered in future columns. Send them to RichardBranson@nytime s.com.
MANAGEMENT DAVID MUTURI
Are you running a hunters or farmers company?

I HAVE been trying to educate myself on what brings the cutting edge to professional services rms. What could they do to remain competitive in the fast-changing environment? These days, competition comes from the least expected quarters. I say least expected because, with the fast pace in technological change, the biggest threat is macro rather than micro. A whole sector can be wiped out by a quick change in technology, making a wide area of an otherwise lucrative practice obsolete. I have come across very interesting thoughts by Mr David Maister, a respected business management expert. He says a rm can approach business from a hunters or a farmers perspective. Hunter rms attempt to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit by giving their members maximum individual autonomy. They encourage each individual, and each small group, to respond and adapt to the local market. Marketing is a matter of individual responsibility. Firm-wide consistency in service, markets, and approach is sacriced to capture the benets of local market opportunities. To succeed, hunter rms must attract, motivate, and reward the best entrepreneurs. Individuals rise and fall according to the results of their entrepreneurial eorts. There is no central strategy and the focus is
A whole sector can be wiped out by a quick change in technology.
short-term. Entrepreneurialism, exibility, responsiveness, and fast adaptation to shifting markets needs are powerful business virtues. Any rm that can
successfully maximise these will be a formidable competitor. Farmer rms, also called oncerm rms, are built on a collaborative approach to professional practice. They emphasise business systems such as compensation, hiring, training, organisation, and choice of service lines. They build their success by investing heavily in their chosen areas. What counts is not individual performance, but contribution to aggregate successes. There is no way for an individual to do well unless the organisation as a whole succeeds. Farmers rms enter new markets after thorough preparation in a big way, or not at all. Their marketing,
which is approached as an organised team-based activity, is well focused. Entrepreneurship is not a matter of individual drive and initiative, but a function of the whole rms management. I found the conclusion rather profound: Firms that attempt to capture the benets of both approaches individual entrepreneurship and collaborative strategy must make signicant compromises in management practices, which usually results in reduced performance. You must make a choice, it cannot be both. What is your take?
Mr Muturi is the executive director, Kenya Institute of Management.
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OVERVIEW
Shift from treasuries and other safe bets helps support prices at bourse
OVERALL, stock prices edged up 0.8 per cent last week to stand at 5,021 points, according to the NSE 20 Share Index. The great rotation back into stocks from treasuries and other safe investments is helping support prices at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Also, growing optimism on the recovery of the economy is setting the stage for another strong performance for equities this year. TRANSCENTURY closed last week at Sh35 after pulling back from a weekly high established at Sh36.75 due to prot-taking. The pullback to its former resistance turned support TRANS-CENTURY LTD (TLC) line is expected to draw new traders who missed the initial leg up. If the infrastructure stock rms up at the current level, then it is possible to see the uptrend staying put. The stock is up 45.8 per cent year-to-date. Fullyear results for 2012 showed that its revenues grew by 26 per cent, from Sh10.7 billion in 2011 to Sh13.49bn. TPS EASTERN AFRICA opened last week at Sh53.5 before dropping to a session low of Sh52 on Wednesday, but quickly jumped back to Sh53.5, where it nally closed for the week. The choppy performance can be attributed to the average one posted for the full year 2012, which showed that the rms total sales had dropped by 2.19 per cent to Sh5.34 billion, while its EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) dipped to Sh1.1 billion from Sh1.2 billion posted the previous year. Prots before tax dropped to Sh721 million from Sh853 million, a 15.5 per cent drop. PAN AFRICA INSURANCE climbed 0.8 per cent to settle at Sh62, extending its stay above Sh60 to two weeks. Its price is expected to strengthen in coming weeks as investors consolidate their positions owing to the strong results the insurer reported last year. The groups gross written premiums increased to Sh5.44 billion from Sh3.6 billion on the strength of improved business. Investment in the stock market recovered to Sh879 million from losses of Sh895 million in the downturn of the year 2011. Last year the market rebounded by 29 per cent. KENOLKOBIL LTD traded at on top of Sh10 mark amid renewed bullish interest in the oil marketer, convinced that the negative news surrounding the stock has now been discounted. The rm has in recent months come under attack from sellers who have erased 24 per cent of its price value in under a month. But the temporary strength can be interpreted to mean that the selling pressure is beginning to weaken. During the week, the rm released its fullyear results, which showed negative prots of Sh8.96 billion from Sh.4.9 billion in 2011. The dismal performance was partly as a result of high oil prices, ination, volatile foreign exchange rates and high interest rates.
Rufus Mwanyasi rufus@canaancapital.net
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PAN AFRICAN INSURANCE HOLDINGS

TPS EASTERN AFRICAN (SERENA) (TPSE)

KENOLKOBIL (KENO)
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INCOME STREAM >> COMPANY IS SET TO VENTURE INTO PRODUCTION OF FEMALE BEAUTY PRODUCTS
IN BRIEF
festival
Eveready share gains 27pc to hit top slot

Although far below its initial public oering price, the battery maker stock was pushed up by a rally in the bourse
ositive sentiments in the market pushed up the share price of battery maker, Eveready, to the top gainer slot last week, although the stock remained far below its initial public oering price. Though on light trading, the stock was the leading gainer of the week, going up by 27.3 per cent to Sh2.94 compared to Sh2.75 at the close of trading last week. The stock has generally been supported by the rally in the stock market, Afrika Investment Bank market analyst Ronald Lugalia said on the phone. However, the stock continued to suer from depleting shareholder value that has seen it slump from the listing price of Sh9.5. The company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in 2006. The battery maker is facing a tough operating environment following the influx of cheap batteries into the market as well as a shift from battery use to electricity by many households, shrinking Evereadys revenues. Last year, the company declared a Sh70 million net prot in the full-year period ending September 30, from a Sh124 million loss recorded in a previous nancial year. Analysts content that the Eveready faces serious challenges
OUDE MEESTER WINE TOPS

South African brandy producer Oude Meester has returned from the San Francisco International Spirits Competition with several medals. The most senior of the potstills in the range, the exclusive 18-year-old Souverein, won gold, while both the 12Year-Old Reserve that took the trophy in New York and Demant was awarded silver. The rm won the Best Brandy title at the New York Spirits Competition last year. Since Oude Meesters exposure to American trade last year, market response has been extremely encouraging, said the rms marketing spokesperson, Lee-Anne Lotz.
jmasinde@ke.nationmedia.com
BY JOSHUA MASINDE
An Eveready employee at the Nakuru factory. Analysts say the rm faces serious challenges in turning around its fortunes.
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transport
TOTAL PLANT IN SH100M BOOST
Total Kenya Limited has invested Sh100 million in an additional lling line at the companys lubricating oil blending plant in Mombasa to meet growing demand within Kenya and regional export markets including Tanzania, Seychelles, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is the latest development in a series of ongoing improvements carried out since the facility was built in 1952, said lubricants operations manager Samuel Waweru Njenga.
in turning around its fortunes either through diversication by pursuing a business similar to its line of operations or to pursue a different strategy which will still weigh it down in operating costs. This is besides its decision to widen its distributor network. The company, whose share price had gone on a losing streak to hit an all-time low of Sh1.35 last year, has been diversifying its operations into property development to boost its earnings. During the release of the fullyear results last year, the rms managing director, Mr Jackson Mutua, also indicated that the
company would venture into production of beauty products targeting female customers to support its growth strategy as it continues to diversify from the manufacture of dry cells. The company distributes personal care products on behalf of global manufacturing rms, Schick and Playtex. If they venture into something different altogether, it might be quite challenging for them as they have to invest in a new line of products, Mr Lugalia said. Analysts, however, are sceptical that the counter would recover lost ground if the battery
manufacturer were to solely rely on its dry cell-making business. Overall, the equity market retreated towards the end of trading on Friday due to prot taking and fatigue on the weeklong rally wore down investors according to Standard Investment Bank (SIB) analysts. TransCentury led the losers pack at the close of trading on Friday after releasing its 2012 nancial year results last week. Investors appear to have been somewhat disappointed by the performance of the infrastructure rm. The decline was, however, on thin volumes, SIB analysts noted.
investment NEW YORK INSTITUE PROJECT

Kenya is among three countries in Africa that the New York-based Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers is evaluating as possible beneciaries of direct support through scaling up of funding. The institute said in a statement that President Peter Staecker and top leadership of the global body would be in Nairobi this week for talks on the same.
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Bonds
Date of issue Issue No. FXD2/2011/2 FXD3/2011/2 FXD4/2011/2 FXD1/2012/2 FXD2/2012/2 FXD3/2012/2 FXD4/2012/2 FXD1/2013/2 FXD2/2013/2 FXD2/2008/5 FXD3/2008/5 FXD4/2008/5 FXD1/2009/5 FXD1/2010/5 FXD2/2010/5 FXD1/2011/5 FXD1/2012/5 FXD1/2007/6 FXD2/2006/7 FXD1/2007/7 FXD1/2006/8 FXD1/2007/8 IFB1/2010/8 FXD1/2006/9 IFB2/2010/9 FXD1/2003/10 FXD2/2003/10 FXD1/2006/10 FXD2/2006/10 FXD1/2007/10 FXD1/2008/10 FXD2/2008/10 FXD3/2008/10 FXD1/2009/10 FXD1/2010/10 FXD2/2010/10 FXD1/2012/10 FXD1/2006/11 FXD1/2006/12 FXD1/2007/12 IFB1/2009/12 IFB2/2009/12 IFB1/2011/12 FXD1/2007/15 FXD2/2007/15 FXD3/2007/15 FXD1/2008/15 FXD1/2009/15 FXD1/2010/15 FXD2/2010/15 FXD1/2012/15 FXD1/2013/15 FXD1/2008/20 FXD1/2011/20 FXD1/2012/20 FXD1/2010/25 SDB1/2011/30 CORPORATE BONDS BARCLAYS BANK MEDIUM TERM NOTES FR(MTN)/2008/7 FX(MTN)/2008/7 14-Jul-08 14-Jul-08 08-Jul-13 08-Jul-13 27-Apr-12 16-Jul-13 16-Jul-13 30-Oct-11 02-May-13 02-May-13 02-May-13 29-Jul-13 29-Jul-13 06-Jul-15 T.B.+1.00% 06-Jul-15 27-Oct-16 Fixed Fixed 9.100% 11.750% 13.00% 9.843% 12.50% 12.50% 12.704% 12.25% 7.75% 13.250% 13.50% 0.740 1.260 622 98 2,402 25,000 463.40 7,049.60 4,487.00 1,750.00 250.00 84 812 1,291 92 1,188 2,390 17 567 973 2,289 2,289 12.000 12.000 13.000 12.500 12.500 11.500 13.000 12.500 12.000 13.250 13.500 99.5510 102.2380 94.2854 100.8793 103.0433 94.6733 102.8682 104.9193 90.1870 102.7511 102.8021 2.4433 3.1548 6.0548 2.4001 3.0479 3.5959 5.7081 5.5041 3.4822 2.8029 2.8558 97.1077 99.0832 88.2306 98.4792 99.9954 94.6733 97.1601 99.4152 86.7048 99.9482 99.9463 25-Apr-11 26-Sep-11 28-Nov-11 30-Apr-12 27-Aug-12 29-Oct-12 24-Dec-12 25-Feb-13 25-Mar-13 28-Apr-08 25-Aug-08 27-Oct-08 21-Sep-09 24-May-10 29-Nov-10 31-Jan-11 28-May-12 30-Apr-07 25-Dec-06 30-Jul-07 27-Feb-06 26-Feb-07 01-Mar-10 24-Apr-06 30-Aug-10 23-Jun-03 25-Aug-03 27-Mar-06 29-May-06 29-Oct-07 25-Feb-08 28-Jul-08 29-Sep-08 27-Apr-09 26-Apr-10 01-Nov-10 25-Jun-12 25-Sep-06 28-Aug-06 28-May-07 23-Feb-09 07-Dec-09 03-Oct-11 26-Mar-07 25-Jun-07 26-Nov-07 31-Mar-08 26-Oct-09 29-Mar-10 27-Dec-10 24-Sep-12 25-Feb-13 30-Jun-08 30-May-11 26-Nov-12 28-Jun-10 28-Feb-11 Next Interest Payment dates 22-Apr-13 23-Sep-13 27-May-13 29-Apr-13 26-Aug-13 29-Apr-13 24-Jun-13 26-Aug-13 23-Sep-13 22-Apr-13 19-Aug-13 22-Apr-13 16-Sep-13 20-May-13 27-May-13 29-Jul-13 27-May-13 22-Apr-13 17-Jun-13 22-Jul-13 19-Aug-13 19-Aug-13 26-Aug-13 14-Oct-13 26-Aug-13 10-Jun-13 12-Aug-13 16-Sep-13 20-May-13 22-Apr-13 19-Aug-13 22-Jul-13 23-Sep-13 22-Apr-13 22-Apr-13 29-Apr-13 24-Jun-13 16-Sep-13 19-Aug-13 20-May-13 19-Aug-13 03-Jun-13 30-Sep-13 16-Sep-13 17-Jun-13 20-May-13 23-Sep-13 22-Apr-13 23-Sep-13 24-Jun-13 23-Sep-13 26-Aug-13 24-Jun-13 27-May-13 27-May-13 24-Jun-13 26-Aug-13 22-Apr-13 23-Sep-13 25-Nov-13 28-Apr-14 25-Aug-14 27-Oct-14 22-Dec-14 23-Feb-15 23-Mar-15 22-Apr-13 19-Aug-13 21-Oct-13 15-Sep-14 18-May-15 23-Nov-15 25-Jan-16 22-May-17 22-Apr-13 16-Dec-13 21-Jul-14 17-Feb-14 16-Feb-15 19-Feb-18 13-Apr-15 19-Aug-19 10-Jun-13 12-Aug-13 14-Mar-16 16-May-16 16-Oct-17 12-Feb-18 16-Jul-18 17-Sep-18 15-Apr-19 13-Apr-20 19-Oct-20 13-Jun-22 11-Sep-17 13-Aug-18 13-May-19 08-Feb-21 22-Nov-21 18-Sep-23 07-Mar-22 06-Jun-22 07-Nov-22 13-Mar-23 07-Oct-24 10-Mar-25 08-Dec-25 06-Sep-27 07-Feb-28 05-Jun-28 05-May-31 01-Nov-32 28-May-35 21-Jan-41 Maturity Coupon nation Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed 7.439% 10.500% 22.844% 13.826% 11.114% 12.496% 12.382% 12.844% 12.940% 9.50% 9.50% 9.50% 9.50% 6.951% 6.671% 7.636% 11.855% 11.50% 12.00% 9.75% 13.25% 12.75% 9.75% 13.50% 6.00% 13.25% 8.50% 14.00% 14.00% 10.75% 10.75% 10.75% 10.75% 10.75% 8.79% 9.307% 12.705% 13.75% 14.00% 13.00% 12.50% 12.00% 12.00% 14.50% 13.50% 12.50% 12.50% 12.50% 10.25% 9.00% 11.00% 11.25% 13.75% 10.00% 12.00% 11.25% 12.00% 1,439 880 23,437 6,470 16,315 13,800 20,777 18,457 19,967 4,095 14,809 10,008 13,239 11,925 11,969 21,714 22,588 5,948 2,318 8,270 3,319 2,657 15,908 3,060 32,872 2,705 5,929 3,451 5,028 9,309 2,993 13,505 4,152 4,967 12,053 14,934 10,965 4,031 3,901 4,865 19,727 18,898 36,499 3,655 7,237 18,030 7,381 9,420 10,206 12,036 19,530 4,262 18,449 6,011 7,564 20,193 17,086 Coupon Face Value Rate in millions Days to Maturity 7 161 224 378 497 560 616 679 707 7 126 189 518 763 952 1,015 1,498 7 245 462 308 672 1,771 728 2,317 56 119 1,064 1,127 1,645 1,764 1,918 1,981 2,191 2,555 2,744 3,346 1,610 1,946 2,219 2,856 3,143 3,808 3,248 3,339 3,493 3,619 4,193 4,347 4,620 5,257 5,411 5,530 6,594 7,140 8,078 10,143 Indicative YTM (%) 9.085 10.630 11.210 12.510 12.575 12.605 12.635 12.670 12.685 9.085 10.310 10.890 12.585 12.700 12.720 12.725 12.770 9.085 11.405 12.555 12.470 12.665 11.600 12.700 12.000 10.265 10.245 12.730 12.735 12.780 12.780 12.830 12.850 12.920 13.040 13.100 13.300 12.780 12.840 12.930 11.600 11.700 11.800 13.270 13.300 13.405 13.400 13.365 13.360 13.345 13.310 13.300 12.850 12.900 13.000 13.200 13.300 103.5424 100.5372 115.4679 107.6117 99.6808 105.6055 103.3899 101.9716 101.1536 104.5712 101.1675 103.8788 96.8037 92.4928 89.4373 89.9460 101.6667 105.5695 104.2606 99.0138 102.6045 102.0562 95.8373 101.3750 80.5508 104.9955 100.8998 104.0703 108.7756 98.3524 94.4487 94.6464 92.5585 96.2715 85.0570 86.4555 100.7567 104.2321 106.4973 105.5073 104.6932 105.3909 101.1988 107.4090 105.4063 100.2089 95.8339 100.9882 82.2644 76.4936 85.9603 88.3385 110.1280 83.6727 97.5396 89.5121 92.0734 Indicative Price Accrued Interest (per 100) Date: 8th April 2013 3.5764 0.6058 8.7862 6.3812 1.4961 5.7674 3.8098 1.7290 0.7465 4.5673 1.4615 4.5673 0.7308 2.8071 2.5658 1.6153 4.5596 5.5288 3.9231 2.2500 2.0385 1.9615 1.3125 0.0000 0.8077 4.5865 1.4712 1.0769 5.6538 5.1683 1.6538 2.4808 0.6202 5.1683 4.2260 4.2955 3.9092 1.0577 2.1538 5.2500 1.9231 4.3846 0.4615 1.1154 4.4135 5.0481 0.7212 6.0096 0.5913 2.7692 0.6346 1.5144 4.2308 3.8462 4.6154 3.4615 1.6154 99.9660 99.9315 106.6817 101.2304 98.1847 99.8381 99.5801 100.2426 100.4070 100.0039 99.7060 99.3115 96.0729 89.6857 86.8715 88.3307 97.1071 100.0406 100.3375 96.7638 100.5661 100.0946 94.5248 101.3750 79.7431 100.4090 99.4287 102.9934 103.1218 93.1841 92.7948 92.1657 91.9383 91.1033 80.8311 82.1600 96.8475 103.1744 104.3434 100.2573 102.7701 101.0063 100.7373 106.2936 100.9929 95.1609 95.1128 94.9785 81.6730 73.7244 85.3257 86.8240 105.8972 79.8266 92.9243 86.0505 90.4580 Clean Price Date DetermiGOVERNMENT OF KENYA FIXED RATE TREASURY BONDS - Priced to maturity (Face value in Kshs)
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IMF recognises Somalia after 22-year break

THE International Monetary Fund has recognised the Federal Government of Somalia, ending a 22-year break in relations that could lead to technical and policy support to the country. The IMF today (Friday) recognised the Federal Government of Somalia, headed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, paving the way for resumption of relations after a 22-year interval.
The decision is consistent with broad international support and recognition of the Federal Government, the IMF said in a statement. Somalia has been an IMF member since 1962, but relations broke down after the civil war of the early 1990s left the country with no government with which the Fund could deal. Mr Mohamuds government, which took oce in September 2012, has since enjoyed considerable support, including from the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and many IMF member countries, the IMF said. Somalia, however, still owes $352 million to the Fund, and so is currently ineligible for any new nancing. (AFP)
NSE Equities
Ordinary Shares Par Value VWAP Last Fri: VWAP This Thur: Prices Change %
0.00% 0.59% 0.00% 2.17% 4.55% 0.38% 9.60%
Shares Traded This week

5,600 23,500 5,000 100
Total Shares Issued

32,157,000 19,599,999 3,912,000 1,200,000
Mkt Cap. Kshs Mn.
EPS
DPS
P/E
Dividend Yield
AGRICULTURAL Eaagads Ltd Ord 1.25 AIMS Kakuzi Ltd Ord.5.00 Kapchorua Tea Co. Ltd Ord Ord 5.00 AIMS The Limuru Tea Co. Ltd Ord 20.00 AIMS Rea Vipingo Plantations Ltd Ord 5.00 Sasini Ltd Ord 1.00 Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 AIMS AUTOMOBILES & ACCESSORIES Car & General (K) Ltd Ord 5.00 CMC Holdings Ltd Ord 0.50 Marshalls (E.A.) Ltd Ord 5.00 Sameer Africa Ltd Ord 5.00
1/25 5/5/20/5/1/5/-
25.50 85.00 125.00 460.00 22.00 13.05 250.00 cd xd xd
25.50 85.50 125.00 470.00 23.00 13.10 274.00
820.00 1,675.80 489.00 564.00 1,380.00 2,987.53 2,399.23
1.36 19.35 19.93 84.86 6.34 1.72 93.74
1.25 3.75 7.50 7.50 1.10 1.00 57.50 Sector PE
18.75 4.42 6.27 5.54 3.63 7.62 2.92 4.70 3.44 75.00 -1.05 8.38 27.39 10.87 6.46 8.83 10.74 7.61 10.22 15.27 8.94 11.96 9.21 10.13 -0.66 -1.10 3.06 -23.68 24.84 31.45 11.82 14.72 21.36 12.48 26.89 16.84 10.11 9.63 -6.16 21.88 12.42 -2.44 8.24 -50.16 7.32 31.98 6.43 8.75 8.15 5.30 7.73 8.53 7.11 11.87 53.02 12.24 20.93 15.45 -5.50 10.88 16.57 11.34 22.59 -5.93 75.00 3.75 5.53 18.72 12.75 20.31 20.23
4.90% 4.39% 6.00% 1.60% 4.78% 7.63% 20.99%
38,400 60,000,000 241,900 228,055,500 1,100 8,756,320
5/0.50/5/5/-
26.00 13.50 12.40 5.50
xd S
26.75 13.50 12.40 5.70
2.88% 0.00% 0.00% 3.64%
6,100
33,419,424
893.97 7,866.58 178.47 1,586.55
7.78 0.18 -11.80 0.68
0.55 0.00 0.00 0.25 Sector PE
2.06% 0.00% 0.00% 4.39%
- 582,709,440 200 14,393,106 527,900 278,342,393
BANKING Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 0.50 0.50/CFC Stanbic of Kenya Holdings Ltd ord.5.00 5/Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd Ord 4.00 4/0.50/Equity Bank Ltd Ord 0.50 Housing Finance Co.Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd Ord 1.00 National Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 NIC Bank Ltd Ord 5.00 1/5/5/5/-
17.25 63.50 154.00 34.75 25.00 42.50 22.00 52.50 312.00 16.85
xd cd xd cd cd cd xd cd cd
17.50 64.00 154.00 35.00 24.50 42.00 22.75 52.50 317.00 16.95
1.45% 0.79% 0.00% 0.72% -2.00% -1.18% 3.41% 0.00% 1.60% 0.59%
1,725,600 5,431,536,000 103,000 395,321,638 368,600 220,100,096 4,103,500 3,702,777,020 653,100 235,750,000 4,826,300 2,970,249,681 566,900 280,000,000 173,400 542,984,148 79,400 309,159,514 3,155,400 4,190,845,080
95,051.88 25,300.58 33,895.41 129,597.20 5,775.88 124,750.49 6,370.00 28,506.67 98,003.57 71,034.82
1.61 9.90 17.44 3.26 3.22 4.11 1.49 5.87 26.51 1.84
1.00 0.00 1.90 1.25 1.40 1.90 0.20 1.00 12.50 0.50 Sector PE 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.00 10.00 0.60 0.00 1.30 0.30 Sector PE 0.50 10.50 1.25 1.00 0.00 Sector PE 0.60 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.50 Sector PE
5.71% 0.00% 1.23% 3.57% 5.71% 4.52% 0.88% 1.90% 3.94% 2.95%
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd Ord 5.005/The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 1.001/COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES Express Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 AIMS Hutchings Biemer Ltd Ord 5.00 Kenya Airways Ltd Ord 5.00 Longhorn Kenya Ltd Ord 1.00 AIMS Nation Media Group Ltd Ord. 2.50 Scangroup Ltd Ord 1.00 Standard Group Ltd Ord 5.00 TPS Eastern Africa Ltd Ord 1.00 Uchumi Supermarket Ltd Ord 5.00 CONSTRUCTION & ALLIED ARM Cement Ltd Ord 1.00 Bamburi Cement Ltd Ord 5.00 Crown Paints Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 E.A.Cables Ltd Ord 0.50 E.A.Portland Cement Co. Ltd Ord 5.00 ENERGY & PETROLEUM KenGen Co. Ltd Ord. 2.50 KenolKobil Ltd Ord 0.05 Total Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 Umeme Ltd Ord 0.50 2.50/0.50/5/0.50/1/5/5/0.50/5/-
5/5/5/1/2.50/1/5/1/5/-
3.50 20.25 10.90 9.00 379.00 73.00 37.00 53.50 21.75
4.25 S 20.25 10.95 9.00 395.00 69.50 35.00 53.00 22.00
21.43% 0.00% 0.46% 0.00% 4.22% -4.79% -5.41% -0.93% 1.15%
1,900 -
35,403,790 360,000
150.47 7.29 16,386.34 526.50 62,061.84 19,792.84 2,851.85 9,655.23 5,839.39
-6.47 -18.34 3.58 -0.38 15.90 2.21 2.96 3.60 1.03
0.00% 0.00% 2.28% 0.00% 2.53% 0.86% 0.00% 2.45% 1.36%
ca cd cd
1,096,800 1,496,469,034 66,500 58,500,000 109,200 157,118,572 241,100 284,789,128 39,300 81,481,478 58,500 182,174,108 602,800 265,426,614
68.00 205.00 54.50 16.65 57.00
cd xd cd
67.50 205.00 55.00 16.75 56.00
-0.74% 0.00% 0.92% 0.60% -1.75%
33,100 185,000 9,900 154,600 11,500
495,275,000 33,431.06 362,959,275 74,406.65 23,727,000 253,125,000 90,000,000 1,304.99 4,239.84 5,040.00
2.51 12.17 5.44 1.74 -9.09
0.74% 5.12% 2.27% 5.97% 0.00%
15.35 10.60 19.30 15.40 10.15 cd
15.90 10.40 19.45 16.05 10.25
3.58% -1.89% 0.78% 4.22% 0.99%
2,357,500 2,198,361,456 5,086,600 1,471,761,200 2,589,000 1,951,467,045 78,100 175,028,706 1,623,878,005
34,953.95 15,306.32 37,956.03 2,809.21 16,644.75
1.28 -4.26 2.36 -0.32 1.40
3.77% 0.00% 2.57% 0.00% 4.88%
Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd Ord 2.50 2.50/-
INSURANCE British-American Investments Co (Kenya) Ltd Ord 0.100.10/-9.15 cd CIC Insurance Group Ltd Ord.1.00 1/5.70 cd Jubilee Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 5/250.00 Kenya Re Insurance Corporation Ltd Ord 2.502.50/- 16.20 Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd Ord.1.00 1/11.25 Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 5/INVESTMENT Centum Investment Co Ltd Ord 0.50 City Trust Ltd Ord 5.00 AIMS Olympia Capital Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 Trans-Century Ltd Ord 0.50 AIMS MANUFACTURING & ALLIED A.Baumann & Co Ltd Ord 5.00 AIMS B.O.C Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 60.50
9.00 5.60 269.00 16.90 13.30 62.00
-1.64% -1.75% 7.60% 4.32% 18.22% 2.48%
5,078,500 1,891,451,850 2,591,900 2,179,615,440 61,900 59,895,000 783,500 700,000,000 776,800 121,200 515,270,364 96,000,000
17,023.07 12,205.85 16,111.76 11,830.00 6,853.10 5,952.00
1.40 0.64 33.00 3.19 1.72 7.27
0.10 0.10 4.50 0.35 0.40 3.00 Sector PE 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.40 Sector PE 0.00 5.05 32.50 5.00 8.75 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.75 Sector PE 0.30 0.22 Sector PE
1.11% 1.79% 1.67% 2.07% 3.01% 4.84%
DTM/DTC-if FloatingYTM/YTC-if Floating
cd cd
MABATI ROLLING MILLS MEDIUM TERM NOTES FXD (MRM) 2008/8 27-Oct-08 CFC STANBIC BOND FR 2009/7 FXD 2009/7 FXIB /2009/10 92.0000 SCOM-FR1/09/5 02-Nov-09 03-Nov-14 T.B.+1.850% 03-Nov-14 14-Dec-15 22-Jul-19 22-Jul-19 Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed SCOM-FXD01/09/5 02-Nov-09 SCOM-FXD02/10/5 20-Dec-10 SENIOR SUBORDITATED 30-Jul-07 30-Jul-07 16-Jul-09 16-Jul-09 02-Nov-09 16-Jul-16 T.B.+1.750% 16-Jul-16 31-Oct-19 Fixed Fixed
0.50/5/5/0.50/-
20.50 448.00 4.00 35.75
21.25 s cd cd 448.00 4.65 34.75
3.66% 0.00% 16.25% -2.80%
1,230,200
665,441,775
14,140.64 2,566.28 186.00 9,519.77
1.79 8.45 0.38 1.66
0.00% 0.00% 2.15% 1.15%
5,728,314 34,600 40,000,000 386,200 273,950,284
5/5/-
11.10 107.00
S cd xd xd xd
11.10 110.00 542.00 130.00 304.00 3.50 3.00 4.95 15.55
0.00% 2.80% 0.00% -3.70% -0.98% 27.27% 0.00% 5.32% -5.18%
3,840,066
42.62 2,147.80 54,200.00 4,417.43 240,395.40 735.00 38.60 7,573.50 1,177.27
-2.02 10.11 32.71 11.46 13.46 -0.59 0.04 1.32 2.81
0.00% 4.59% 6.00% 3.85% 2.88% 0.00% 0.00% 10.10% 4.82%
KENGEN FIXED RATE INFRASTRUCTURE BOND
British American Tobacco Kenya Ltd Ord 10.00 10/- 542.00 Carbacid Investments Ltd Ord 5.00 5/135.00 2/307.00 East African Breweries Ltd Ord 2.00 Eveready East Africa Ltd Ord.1.00 1/2.75 Kenya Orchards Ltd Ord 5.00 AIMS Mumias Sugar Co. Ltd Ord 2.00 Unga Group Ltd Ord 5.00 TELECOMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY AccessKenya Group Ltd Ord. 1.00 Safaricom Ltd Ord 0.05 1/0.05/5/2/5/3.00 4.70 16.40
3,600 19,525,446 31,900 100,000,000 10,100 33,980,265 550,500 790,774,356 1,256,400 210,000,000 12,868,124 5,289,200 1,530,000,000 27,900 75,708,873
xd
CONSOLIDATED BANK 7YR SENIOR AND SUBORDINATED FIXED RATE NOTES
9.30 xb cd 6.30
8.80 6.50
-5.38% 3.17%
644,200 54,587,800
208,084,296 1,831.14 0.69 40,000,000,000 260,000.000.32
3.41% 3.38%
DISCLAIMER: This information has been compiled by Eugene Mwai, a Fixed Income Analyst based in Nairobi. While every care has been taken in compiling the data, he does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. For more information, email: eugene.m@daphem.com.
FIXED INCOME MARKET SECURITIES SEGMENT (FISMS) Preference Shares Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd 4% Pref 20.0020.00/Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd 7% Pref 20.0020.00/-
8.00 5.50
8.00 5.50
0.00% 0.00%
1,800,000 350,000
14.40 1.93
0.80 1.40
10.00% 25.45%
Source: NSE
DISCLAIMER: Utmost care has been taken in the preparation of this report. However, the Nairobi Stock Exchange does not warrant accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information and expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions in this information. No warranty of any kind, implied, express or statutory, is given in conjunction with the information.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
A-BARE-CADA-BRA!
The magic of the brassiere is under scrutiny
French researcher argues there is no medical, physiological or anatomical benet in having breasts supported
PAGE 2&3
COVER STORY
need that bra?

A
nita is 21 years, and she looks it. Dressed in a body-hugging blue top and black pipe jeans, she is what youd expect of someone her age. A size 30, she wears her bra for two main reasons; she does not want her breasts dangling about her chest, and does not want them to, as she puts it, overgrow . She believes wearing the bra reduces growth rate. Across the road from where Anita runs her small business in the City Centre is Grace. A clothes vendor, Grace is radiant with a huge permanent smile on her face. Aged 23, she rarely wears a bra. In a week, I go ve days without it, she says. And when I do, I discard it immediately I get home. I never wear a bra when at home, whether during the day or (denitely) at night. Her reasons are pretty simple; bras make her uncomfortable. I feel like they compress my chest, she explains. She does not know her cup size, and has never been interested in knowing. Does walking around bra-less make her feel more of a woman or less, as argued by dierent sides of the feminist movement? It makes no dierence, she oers, matterof-factly. Having breasts is enough proof of my femininity. But while Grace is comfortable walking without her bra, another woman, Catherine, cannot imagine walking out of the house without hers. Weighing in at cup 38B and aged 32, she is... how do we say this... wellendowed. She has never walked out of her house without strapping up , but confesses that, whenever she walks without a bra around the house, she feels free . Despite that feeling of freedom , she says she does not see any day in the near future when she would dare step out without the straps. It is like a tradition, you have to wear a bra, she says. Should a man walk around without his briefs? We caught up with these three women last week, hot on the heels of a report by French researcher Jean-Denis Rouillon that bras are breasts worst enemy. Predictably, that nding has caused a stir, but Prof Rouillon, who spent 15 years studying the eects of bras on the breasts of 330 women, insists that medically, physiologically and anatomically, breasts gain no benefit from having their weight supported. Wearing a bra means supporting tissues will not grow and even they will wither and the breast will gradually degrade, Prof Rouillon, a sports scientist, warned. The headline-grabbing ndings were widely reported in the French press and prompted some wry comments about the fact that the study had taken 15 years of closely measuring female anatomies. Such was the hard task that Prof Rouillon took on, noted Mathieu Sicard in a blog post for Le Nouvel Observateur. The French daily Le Monde raised the tone on Thursday by oering a historical insight into the origins of the bra, quoting ndings by Austrian archaeologists who have dated its development back to the 14th century. Feminists, however, have complained that women, once again, faced being reduced to their body parts, while one anonymous commenter at the France-Info website, who said she would not be burning her bra, asked, Why cant we put our money into more serious and necessary studies? But Prof Rouillons research was eminently serious, in contrast to some of the reactions it provoked. Ahead of the announcement of his ndings on Wednesday, he told France Culture last year that he had been inspired by the discovery that no previous study had looked at the medical eects of the bra. He stressed on Wednesday that his preliminary research was not based on a representative sample of women and therefore it would be dangerous to advise all women to stop wearing their bras. As commentators speculated
Do you really
THE FIRST BRA
Though few women would be caught dead leaving the house without a bra, a new study shows that these undergarments may be doing more harm than good by restricting the ow of uids around the breast and constricting muscle movement, hence speeding the one thing they are supposed to slow down: sag. Reporting by Peter Oduor
At one point in the history of Man, before the concept of beauty was integrated in the minds of men, women walked bare-breasted and no one thought it was a big deal. Then, from the 14th century onwards, as the minds of men and women grew more sophisticated and their social understanding also morphed, some genius decided that breasts should be covered. The original intention of the bra was to cover up the breasts and restrain movement. And it did, starting with leather belts and other unidentiable pieces of cloth before the corset, which kept the breasts in place while at the same time pushing them up, was invented. Over time, the corset was split up due to the fact that it was largely uncomfortable and it made it dicult for women to work. From that split, the modern brassiere was born. These changes were never soft and bosomy though. The corset, for instance, inhibited breathing, was hard to wear and impossibly uncomfortable. At one point in the history of brassieres, Lady Catherine di Medici, the wife of some French king, prohibited wide waists and made women in the kings court wear steel frame corsets.
FROM FUNCTION TO FASHION
Whereas the industrial revolution led to growth in mechanisation and pollution, the bra industry led more to social awareness of women so much that the brassieres shifted from being functional items to fashion items. They moved from being essentials to become accessories. The continued usage of the bra and how it kept taking dierent forms perhaps represented the changes going on in the society with regard to how women viewed themselves and what the society expected of them. From being a transition garment that separated the ladies from the girls, to being a piece of cloth that helped women understand their own bodies, to being the garment they used to modify the look of their breasts, to being the garment that dened, in the eyes of both men and women, how an ideal woman ought to look like, to being pawns in the feminist movement where wearing a bra and femininity clashed several times. Yes, the bra has been both up and down in the changing social world of the woman.
THE MEDICAL PROS
For many years, brassieres were associated with relieving back pain among women, helping keep the shape of the breast in check by containing the breast so that it does not get adversely aected by gravity, and helping shape the breasts in general. Together with this was the argument that brassieres helped in curbing the (hyper) sensitivity of nipples.
Medically, physiologically and anatomically, breasts gain no benet from having their weight supported. Prof Jean-Denis Rouillon, the French researcher who spent 15 years studying the eects of bras on the breasts of 330 women.
whether the research would prompt a revival of 1970s bra-burning, one of Prof Rouillons volunteers, a 28-year-old woman identied as Capucine, oered her own testimonial. Having dumped her bra two year ago, she told FranceInfo, You breathe better, you stand straighter and you have less back pain. But Marion Streicher, the broadcasters correspondent in Besanon, suggested it might be too early to write the epitaph of the bra. The garments social dimension should not be overlooked, she said, neither should the lovers of lace and dcollet who would no doubt be advising women not to abandon their bras. The bra, regarded as a feminine symbol with cultural signicance, is also regarded by some as a symbol of the repression of womens bodies. The garment, then, has become a matter of both pain and pleasure.
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COVER STORY
AND NOW THE CONS
Numerous speculations of negativity have followed this little piece of fabric over the years. Some argue that the bra can cause breast cancer, that wearing them tight for long periods interferes with lymphatic circulation and leads to uid retention, that it actually leads to more sagging and dangling of breasts since when muscles are denied the chance of being in use by being kept in the cup, they wither, and that it does not help in relieving back pains. In Dressed to Kill, The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer say women who wear bras more than 12 hour a day have a one-out-of-seven risk of developing breast cancer, compared with women who wear bras rarely or never, and who have a one-out-of-168 chance of getting the disease. The snug tting garment inhibits the proper functioning of the lymphatic system (an internal network of vessels and nodes that ushes wastes from the body) and leads to a build-up of carcinogenic compounds in the constricted area. Women evolved under conditions where there was breast movement with every step they took. This causes lymphatic ow which cleans the breast of toxins and wastes that arise from cellular metabolism, they say.
A WOMANS REASONS FOR NOT WEARING ONE

One internet site, (I Hate Bras), is dedicated to letting women ventilate against the controversial garment. Here is one comment from the site that captures it all: Aside from itch, ride up and down, underwire poking into the ribs and other factors, the breast cancer connection and brocystic connections are only too obvious to anyone who cares to read about them. I was afraid of the sag factor, being a big girl myself (and yes, Ive had ttings before too, doesnt matter), but I too am nding that its not such a big deal, and going without is easier on my back and neck. As far as nipples showing... honestly, it doesnt make a bit of dierence what I wear, mine will show regardless. They will pop up through bra, shirt, jacket, whatever even all three, usually due to cold but also from irritating annoying BRAS! In years past, when dealing with particularly painful PMS breast episode (those are gone now) or fear of a lump that showed up (was benign) I tried no bra at work a bit a few times for health benet. It was pretty weird for me I was very self-conscious and wasnt able to stick with it then, even with a couple layers on a bulky sweater, there was actually less nipple poking, but I was very conscious of every breast sway and movement under my clothes. I know I have seen men at work, including my boss, sneak a peek there once or twice, albeit all very discreetly, we have very strict rules about harassment where I work. I know it was not because I wasnt wearing a bra, but probably because my nips do their own thing. But, meanwhile, every mannequin around downtown stores in my area had extra high beams on them everywhere last year and Im supposed to worry about a little bump or paste mine down with duck tape? Good grief. Furthermore, at least one website Ive seen on preventing breast cancer advocates a couple minutes of nipple stimulation at least every couple days along with lymphatic massage and letting them rise and fall as they will, not all this restrictive talk of keeping them pasted down at all costs. Im making a decision today to start working toward more bralessness, even at work. It should be easy enough in winter, so bulky anyway.
1,344,000,000,000
Amount of money, in Kenya shillings, spent on bras globally every year. The average dress, blouse or evening gown is designed for a B cup.
THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRAS, BUT ALL FALL WITHIN THREE CTEGORIES
36C
The average bra size among all women. Womens cup sizes have been growing over the past few decades, and the average stood at 34B just 15 years ago.
PLUNGE
80%
Fraction of the women around you today who are wearing the wrong bra size. That is eight out of every 10 you see!
Deliberately very low in the middle, allowing one to wear them with low-cut V neck tops. Most of the time padded or tted with pushup wires to exaggerate cleavage.
BANDEAU
Oers less coverage and more lift, and are a good choice for low neckline tops and dresses. Although they oer lift like the pushup bra, they do not push the breasts together in the centre.
In October 2009, Somalias hardline Islamic group Al-Shabaab forced women in public to shake their breasts at gunpoint to see if they wore bras, which they called un-Islamic. They warned women that wearing a bra was deceptive and against Islamic teachings. For a few months after that, girls and women found wearing a bra were publicly whipped because the undergarments were deceptive and violated the Shabaab interpretation of Sharia law. A resident of Mogadishu whose daughters were whipped was quoted as saying the Islamists argued that a womans chest should be rm naturally, or at.
DID YOU KNOW...
FULL CUP
Designed to give most support for the whole breast, these are practical for everyday wear. Most ideal for large cup sizes and breastfeeding.
4
BEWARE, THE ENEMY IS WITHIN
When the Constitution was promulgated in 2010, I wrote that a Constitution is like a condom; it will not be of any help to us if not properly used. I also warned that euphoria would be the death of us, and that those who voted for the new Constitution were overly excited about it all and did not understand what they were okaying. From the continued bickering over who should sit where and govern over whom, I am being proven right, even though I have neither political nor legal hair on my chest. But this is not the point. For several weeks, we have been bursting our nerves shouting ourselves hoarse at foreign governments and journalists, calling them all sorts of names and labelling them the enemies of our development. We spent so much time on them that we forgot that the real enemies of development were within: They are the 290 MPs who are clamouring for pay increase even before they have debated and passed their rst Bill, or come to understand the Standing or Sitting Orders.
DAILY NATION Monday, January 11, 2010
CLAYCOURT
TOURISM IS NOT A FOREIGN CONCEPT
Talk is cheap, and it becomes cheapest when industry experts start yapping about Kenyas tourism sector. These experts love talking about Kenyas tourism sector because they get opportunities to visit the worlds capitals and talk for the sake of it. They have been doing this for ages, then waiting for the slightest provocation in the form of travel advisories from Western governments to start whining. Deep down, they know that tourists are getting tired of being sold the same things we have been selling to them for ages: wildlife (now dwindling, thanks to poachers) and beaches. Add poor service and
deplorable customer care and you have a recipe for disaster. In the meantime, other countries tourism numbers are increasing because they have added value to their God-given resources. Most tourist destinations are now selling more than natural resources and there is synergy and coordination between their dierent departments. Unless these experts realise that tourism is not a foreign concept, and that locals are their rst and best clients, they will continue shouting their heads o at international tourism fairs with nothing to show for it, except Frequent Flyer Miles and vacant hotel rooms.
FEW THINGS COMPARE TO THE VILENESS OF THIS LANGUAGE, AND KHAT IS ONE OF THEM
Sheng and miraa: Two birds of an ugly feather
CLAYCOURT
clay muganda
Cheap tongue: Nothing cheapens the value of an item like Sheng. Once a salesgirl speaks in the language and makes my sons ask me what she is saying, the item we had wanted to buy loses value on the spot
his week, I am going to defy my editor and do something he has always told me not to do, not out of disrespect, but out of need. On many occasions when I am out with my sons, there is always one question they ask, and I always fail the test and either change the subject or the itinerary. The reason I am confronted with this question is that I am trusted to know everything that they already know or do not, but since I have more rights and responsibilities, of course I just invoke my right not to respond. Every time I am asked: What did she say? or What are they talking about? , I plainly tell them that if they cannot understand what is being said, it is not important. It is not something that will or can add value to their lives, because it has been said in Sheng. That is how I am defying my editor; by mentioning Sheng again, just a few weeks after I was drawn, quartered and hung in whichever manner by some small sh in even smaller ponds who think Sheng is their surest way to Nirvana.
There is no gainsaying that those who trade in these twigs are millionaires who work so hard and employ speed demons to ensure that their produce reaches the market in time, but that still does not make a mouth lled with green twigs, bubble gum, a piece of candy and soft drink nice to look at.
i kaj i h Ms
Vako!
Washa
Bonoko
Nothing cheapens the value of an item like Sheng. Immediately a salesgirl speaks in the language and makes my sons ask me what she is saying, the item we had wanted to buy loses value on the spot. We not only drop it, but also leave that point of sale and move to a dierent place. Apart from lowering the value of items, Sheng also cheapens relationships. Anyone who speaks it when out on a date should be abandoned, banished to the hellhole of dislike and have all his or her contacts deleted from all communication gadgets with random access memory. A lover who speaks Sheng is that hapless, hopeless, mis-educated and untaught man or woman your father said you should never be caught dead with, thanks to his or her poverty of ambition. Such are the type your responsible father said you should never spend time with or introduce to your family and friends because they are complete airheads who will embarrass you with their vacuity. Yes, they are the ghostly type with ghastly genes that will weaken your virile genealogy, turn you into a wreck and reduce your family tree into a useless shrub; an annoying weed that kills healthy plants
Cheapens relationships
Achumbati
Mundez
Konkodi Goteana Siwesmek Njeve Uta-do? Bonoko Adisia

Nada!
Niaje!
cheeks and green slime coming from the sides of his mouth a person who chews miraa. You can argue, rightfully so, that, unlike Sheng, miraa has commercial value, and thus should not be banned. However, isnt there a better, or a more stylish way through which it can be consumed so that its local consumers do not look like herbivorous animals chewing cud? I have heard all manner of stories claiming miraa helps people stay awake and alert, but whenever I see people whose mouths are full of the green twigs, their eyes are always glazed, making me conclude that the only reason they stay awake is because it is impossible to sleep when you are chewing, or chew when you are asleep. There is no gainsaying that those who trade in these twigs are millionaires who work so hard and employ speed demons to ensure that their produce reaches the market in time, but that still does not make a mouth lled with green twigs, bubble gum, a piece of candy and soft drink nice to look at. I want to trust that our creative juices are not owing and that is why we have never pursued ways through which we can extract miraas supposedly sleep-killing juices, spice it up, make it tastier, earn extra cash and make consuming it in public places less oensive. If we were creative, we would be processing miraa into a drinkable form and spicing it up to end up with dierent avours like caramel, chocolate, vanilla or even cinnamon. But trust us to be comfortable with the basic methods yet we continue to spice our food with imported sauce. It seems there is a miraa-chewing manual formulated in the bush which endorses the law of the jungle. That is why miraa chewers are ever impolite just like the sheng-speaking women any right thinking man would warn his sons to avoid.
No creative juices
Zii! Aajab! Gweng

Ngwex
Afco Bonoko Mtunguyaz
Uta-do?
Ndula
Achumbati
Siwesmek
sons to never hook up with girls who speak Sheng. Few things compare to the vileness of a woman who speaks Sheng, but something that comes close is a man with swollen
around it and removes all the nutrients from the soil. I am so fed up with being asked to decipher what these people say or mean and I have warned my extremely gifted
IN THE NEWS
In areas where natural water resources are easily contaminated, the Chlorine Dispenser System is saving lives, one jerry-can at a time
BY LILLIAN ONYANGO
laonyango@ke.nationmedia.com
Towards safer drinking water

S
ome months ago, Janerose Papai would make a twokilometre walk to the nearest shallow well, ve times a day, to fetch water for her familys use. The nearest medical centre to her home in Magola Village, Teso South District was about four kilometres away. Frequently, she and her family would make the four-kilometre walk to seek treatment for water-borne diseases they would contract from using the wells water. But since she began to treat her water, all that is in the past. Unlike many households in urban areas, the people of Magola do not have access to piped water, which is treated at water plants. Today, Janerose treats her water as soon as she collects it from the shallow well by using the recommended dose from the chlorine dispenser set up next to the well. By the time she gets home, the water is safe to drink. My children contracted cholera and could not attend school for some time. At rst we would tell the dierence in taste of the water but now I cannot drink water that has not been treated, she said. The housewife is among 600,000 people in Busia, Nambale, Mumias, Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, Kitui and Machakos who use the dispenser, which is made up of a small tank which stands on a plastic pipe, erected close to water collection points. The tank has a valve that is well calibrated to release a dose of 3ml. So every time they make a turn of the tap, it releases a dose for a 20-litre container, Dispensers for Safe Water Busia Area Coordinator John Ikoluot said, adding, Before we introduce the tank, we have a community meeting educating the people on the health benets of using treated water. During such meetings, the villagers choose a promoter among them whose job will be to rell the tank and pass on the word about the system. About 85 per cent of the water around here is contaminated by chemicals through the use of fertilisers, faecal matter from animals grazing near water sources and open defecation, Mr Ikoluot said. Mr Ikoluot explained that the dispenser works in tandem with a community education programme. They are informed about the dangers of unsafe water and how to use the dispenser. A local volunteer works to continually educate the community about the benets of the dispenser, to promote its use, and maintain the communities and is looking at ways to ensuring nancial sustainability through public funding. In Busia so far, there are 405 dispensers, some put up at health centres, schools and protected springs. The system was first developed in 2007 by Innovations for Poverty Action in Busia County, which hosts the DSW initiative, and implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. Recently, Dispensers for Safe Water received an international award the Stone Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship which recognised its eorts to increase access to safe drinking water. The competition involved over 170 water initiatives from 37 countries and included a review by an international panel of water experts. Busia District Health Ocer Mr Ambrose Fwamba said that, in a county whose latrine coverage was pegged at 74.5 per cent with rampant open defecation there were low chances of reducing water contamination, particularly at the popular shallow wells. The water they were drinking was contaminated and the intervention initially could have been to have everybody use a pit latrine and they complement with water treatment mechanisms, he said. This water issue is one of behaviour change and, depending on the motivation, it may take long to catch on.
The tank has a valve that is well calibrated to release a dose of 3ml. So every time they make a turn of the tap, it releases a dose for a 20-litre container, DSW Busia Area Coordinator, John Ikoluot.
supply of chlorine, he said. About 1.9 million children die every year from water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera, and unsafe water is usually the cause. DSW Director of Programmes Eric Kouskalis said the research leading to the development of the project found that water at the collection points was less contaminated than that in the homes, and one of the hypotheses for that was re-contamination during transport and storage . So the research turned to looking at ways of making sure it was safe at the point of consumption, he said. The organisation provides the dispensers at no cost to the
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DAILY NATION Monday, January 11, 2010
The hidden dangers of doping

Steroid use is on a steady rise in the sports world with those caught out being stripped o their medals and credibilty. What eect, though, does it have on their health?
e love to compete. It is human nature. And, in all competitions, there is a winner and a loser. But the mentality of winning at all costs is, once again, rearing its ugly head as the world comes to terms with doping in sporting competitions. At the 1988 Olympics, Canadian Ben Johnson ran a mind-blowing 9.79 seconds in the 100m race. Bear in mind that this was 1988 and the world record set 21 years later was 9.69 seconds by Usain Bolt. It is thus no surprise that Ben Johnson was found guilty of using steroids to enhance his performance and subsequently banned. Ben Johnsons story opened the worlds eyes about sporting drugs. From then on famous athletes have been caught cheating. Olympic champion Marion Jones fell from grace and was stripped off her Olympic medals after she confessed to using steroids. She was once the fastest woman on earth. Most recently Lance Armstrong the heroic cancer survivor who won seven back-toback Tour De France cycling races confessed to using performance enhancing drugs. All along, he had denied ever taking steroids and by using his powerful networks, he managed to quell the allegations for many years. However, with the mounting pressure and evidence that he was indeed a drug cheat, Amrstrong was stripped off his Tour De France medals.
In 2013, a report by the Australia Crime Commission stated that doping is part and parcel of the sports industry and involved an intricate network of players, agents, organised crime, scientists and coaches. Closer home, the scale of doping is emerging. Suspicions of our athletes outstanding performances have always been there. Allegations, swiftly denied, surfaced before the Beijing Olympics. However, in 2012, our runners fell under the negative spotlight of German journalist, Hans-Joachim Hajo Seppelt, who alleged that there was a widespread culture of doping amongst Kenyan runners. Since the allegations were made the runners found to have used drugs include: Mathew Kisorio, the African Junior 5000m and 10,000m champion found to have doped in June 2012. Ronald Kipchumba. Jamina Sumgong, the runners up in the 2012 Boston Marathon. Rael Kiyara, the 2012 Hamburg Womens marathon champion. Wilson Loyanae. Nixon Kiplagat. Moses Kurgat. Salome Jerono, the 2012 Nairobi Standard Chartered marathon champion. Jynocel Onyancha. But, why do athletes dope with the knowledge of the serious consequences if caught? It is all for the money. Sports is a multi-billion dollar industry and the attraction for athletes is prize money and endorsement deals. It is approximated that Lance Armstrong won about $4 million (Sh336 million) in prize money and about $7 million (Sh588 million) in bonuses. This does not
Sportsmen and women need to be aware of all medications they use during their training. They are solely responsible for the use of any substances that can lead to their being banned from sports.
include the millions of dollars he got from endorsing products. It is common to see Kenyan athletes becoming overnight millionaires after winning a race. With the allure of money, the attraction to doping increases. The World Antidoping Agency (WADA) has over 10 classes of banned substances. The most common doping techniques being used include use of EPO, steroids, blood doping and masking agents.
EPO (Erythropoietin): EPO is a naturally occurring protein in blood. Its natural function is to regulate the amount of red blood cells. Synthetic EPO used as a medicine or for doping helps increase the number of red blood cells. When the numbers of red blood cells are increased, your blood can carry more oxygen and thus improve your performance in the person using it. Steroids: Our bodies naturally produce testosterone which is a steroid that helps in the physical development of men and sex drive in both sexes. Steroids enhance performance by building muscle bulk, increasing muscle strength, improving endurance and assisting faster recovery from injury. Blood doping: Also popular is blood doping. This is the transfusion of blood (usually your own). The eect of this transfusion is that it increases your red blood cells which in turns helps your blood carry more oxygen and improves performance. Masking agents: These are chemicals that are used to avoid detection of banned substances in urine. Common masking agents
are a class of medicines called diuretics. These medicines help force the formation of urine which in turn can be used to hide banned substances in urine. Sports men and women need to be aware of all medications they use during their training. They are solely responsible for the use of any substances that can lead to their being banned from sports. Blaming a third party is not an option. Despite the rewards, the sports men and women need to understand the potential side eects of using these substances. In the case of Lance Armstrong, the side- effects may have be minimised due to the presence of a team of highly qualified scientists. When used without proper follow up the effects of using these banned substances can be fatal. EPO and blood doping runs the risks of making your blood thicker. Thicker blood means increased chances of clotting leading to heart attacks and strokes. Steroids runs the risk of liver cancer, behaviour change, infertility and high cholesterol.
KNOW YOUR BODY

Enhancing the number of red blood cells is one of the most common methods of doping in professional sports. Red cells are a major component of blood, and are primarily responsible for transportation of oxygen throughout the body. Red blood cells contain a protein called haemoglobin, which is manufactured from iron. The colour of blood comes from this haemoglobin. The haemoglobin is able to absorb oxygen in the lungs, and then release this oxygen to the various parts of the body. Red blood cells also have proteins on their surface that determine the blood group of the individual. Depending on the type of protein (or specically antigen) that is found on the red blood cells, ones blood group is said to be group A, B, AB or O (for blood group O, none of the other two antigens are present). Production of red blood cells Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow,
HOW RED BLOOD CELLS WORK
with the average development taking one week. The red blood cells are then released into the blood stream where they begin their oxygen-carrying function. A full cycle of a red blood cell takes approximately 20 seconds, from lungs to the rest of the body and back to the lungs again. Red blood cells survive up to 120 days in the blood stream before they are replaced by newly produced cells from the bone marrow. The aging cells are removed from circulation by the spleen, liver and the bone marrow. The eventual by-products of the breakdown of red cells are iron, which is re-circulated for use, and bilirubin, which is transported to the liver. Red blood cell disorders Disorders of production red blood cell disorders include overproduction, underproduction or production of abnormal red blood cells. Overproduction polycythemia is a condition where excessive red cells are produced mainly due to
a problem in the bone marrow. This makes the blood thicker, which slows down the movement of red blood cells hence transportation of oxygen. Underproduction red cell aplasia and aplastic anaemia are conditions aecting the bone marrow where red blood cells are not produced. Red cell aplasia aects only the production of red blood cells while aplastic anaemia aects production of all cells by the bone marrow including white blood cells and platelets. Abnormal red blood cells there are various conditions that result in abnormalities that aect the shape, oxygen-carrying capacity and reduce the lifespan of cells. Excessive destruction the excessive destruction of red blood cells is generally referred to as haemolyisis. This may be caused by conditions that are in-born or due to acquired diseases such as malaria. By Dr Torooti Mwirigi and a panel of DN2 health professionals. Email: nation@askadoc.co.ke
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BOOKS
Title: Salaa and the Magic Mirror Author: David G. Maillu Publisher: Longhorn Publishers
FILL IN THE BLANKS
GETTING RID OF SALAA
CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY
The news of the arrival of the messenger in the village was a great shock to Milia and Ananaki who had not completed their plan. Oh no, they cried. We cannot aord to let the messenger nd Salaa, we must hasten our plan. Were lucky that father is on a safari, said Milia. But what shall we do with Tindi? They went home and discussed the matter with their mother. It was agreed that the mother would fake illness, then send Tindi to follow her father with urgent information that the mother had fallen ill and their father should return immediately. It was a journey that would take a few days.
CONTINUES TOMORROW
During Tindis absence they could manage to deal with Salaa. So, as soon as Tindi left home, they grabbed Salaa, tied her hands covered her mouth with a cloth to stop her from crying aloud then hid her in one of the rooms, just as the messenger was directed to their home. The messenger was warmly received and introduced to Milia and Ananaki. But he surprised them when he asked, Ive been told that this home has four daughters. Where are the other two?There must be a mistake, replied the mother. I have got only three daughters. The youngest, who happens to be the last born, has been sent to deliver a message far from here.
WORD SEARCH
FUN MATHS
Take the number in bold in the rst box of each row and subject it to all the operations that follow as you move towards your right. The nal answer for each row is given at the right of the box. Check if your answer matches the answer given. Time yourself. Row A should take you about 42 seconds to arrive at the correct answer. Row B, which is more challenging, should take you about 45 seconds. This is a fun maths game. Challenge your friends and family and see who gets the correct answer in the shortest time.
A (EASY) B (CHALLENGING)
34
Add 23
Double it How many to make a thousand?
Divide by 16.
x3
+45
x2
Answer Time:
Row A = 120 Row B = 9 SOLUTION
0.5
How many
Triple it
1000
How many halves?
How many to make 2?
Multiply by 30.
Answer Time:

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