FROMCounty News you can trust Pages 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35 & 36 No. 29650 www.standardmedia.co.ke KSh60/00 TSh1,500/00 USh2,700/00 ICC judges back Prosecutor’s fight for court to get Uhuru’s full wealth list, Page 5 STANDARD THE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Kenya’s Bold Newspaper Why Raila team set to meet Mutunga, IEBC Odinga tells Uhuru respect is earned; CORD will collect five million signatures and up pressure for referendum By JAMES MBAKA The Opposition has opted to follow a carefully crafted legal road in its referendum bid by reaching out to the arms of Government critical to ensuring its success. As Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) principal Raila Odinga (pictured left) campaigned for ODM candidate Steve Kariuki in Mathare yesterday, it emerged that the Opposition‘s committee of experts on its referendum bid are today expected to meet Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The four-member team chaired by the former prime minister‘s legal adviser Paul Mwangi, and which includes lawyer Kethi Kilonzo, former Labour Permanent Secretary Beatrice Kituyi and human rights activist Khelef Khalifa, will help CORD craft the referendum questions. They said they would target over five million signatures CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 EXCLUSIVE Indian girl’s love spills over race By FRANCIS ONTOMWA and JACKLINE INYANJI There’s much to be said of the popular adage “love conquers all” at least for two unlikely lovebirds – Sarika Patel, 24, and Timothy Khamala, 25. It has the look of a clip off Hindu romantic movies or better still a chapter in a book of fairy tales, except that the woman is of Asian ex- traction and the man a proud Bukusu. Many would find it difficult to fathom but nothing would underscore the reality than the popular adage “love is blind” than this romantic epic playing out somewhere in Western Kenya. Whereas love is no respecter of racial boundaries, this one has stretched the parameters for the Asian folks where marriage is confined within the community and se- lect families. Whereas it is not stated openly, Asian families, even those born in Kenya, frown at relationships between their boys or girls and ordinary “black” Kenyans. Cases of suicide have been reported among Asian families whose children have crossed this red line. But as it seems, a gush of love from an Asian girl is shattering this myth as she takes a Bukusu soulmate CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Khamala (left) and Patel in their love nest. [PHOTO: CHRISPEN SECHERES/STANDARD] Page 2 / NATIONAL NEWS Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Asian girl crosses red line to win Bukusu soulmate Continued from P1 in an affair she has come to treat as a matter of life and death. Dramatic was the meeting between Sarika and soft-spoken Khamala. Theirs was a love bred in the remote village of Nangina in Webuye, one that has swam against the torrents of race, colour, religion and even more, social stratification. “This is the man of my dreams, he knows how to love and it is him that will be the father of my unborn children. I love him with all my life,” stated a determined Sarika when The Standard visited their home. It is chilly and rainy evening when we met the two lovebirds. Moments earlier, we learnt that Sarika’s relatives had just left their homestead trying to unpluck her from the village. They left crestfallen, probably resigned to the fact that they had failed miserably and soon the relationship will be complicated by the entrance of children. She stuck to her guns and refused to leave the love of her life. This is her new home, she stresses. But just what lured the young woman to the poor casual labourer with quite a humble background? Khamala lives in a beat-up and scruffy hut and inside there is just a squeaky bed. How a daughter of a wealthy business magnate would fall for a poor Bukusu man is something that has left many intrigued because of the line in the old dance hall song, “there is no romance without finance”. How the two lovebirds met • Sarika is the daughter of Chabbadia Patel, the owner of several business enterprises in Western Kenya. She is the fourth-born in a family of seven • She first met Khamala when he came to work at their family business enterprise in Webuye as a casual labourer • Today, however, Khamala no longer works at Sarika’s family premises. He was long reprimanded and sent home for falling in love with a family way above his class The tycoon Sarika is the daughter of Chabbadia Patel, the owner of several business enterprises in Western Kenya. She is the fourth-born in a family of seven. Those close to the family say she is her father’s favourite. “You touch her, you touch his father’s heart and that she is here I am sure the father is boiling hot,” confided a family friend. Sarika first met Khamala when he came to work at their family business enterprise in Webuye as a casual labourer. Today, however, Khamala no longer works at Sarika’s family premises. He was long reprimanded and sent home for falling in love with a family way above his class. “I do not have a job right now, they sent me away. I am currently thinking hard on how I will get money to take care of my love and our daughter,” says Khamala. And this is how Sarika recalls first meeting Khamala. “I liked him the This is the man of my dreams, he knows how to love and it is him that will be the father of my unborn children. I love him with all my life — Sarika TOP: Sarika Patel drains water outside her lover’s semi-permanent room at Nangina village in Webuye constituency and (ABOVE) hangs clothes on a line after washing. INSET: Timothy Khamala having a light moment with Sarika during the interview. [PhotoS: CHRISPEN SECHERE/STAN- DARD] moment I saw him. I remember he was washing my father’s vehicle. They were two of them washing the vehicle and I remember ejecting the other fellow just to be closer to Timothy. I was crazy I tell you,” said Sarika during the interview. She added: “He is the most understanding man I have ever met, he makes me feel like a woman, he is my second love but definitely unmatched by the first. He is golden,” says Sarika. It has not been all rosy though for the lovebirds with opposition emanating from all quarters, especially from her family. “We have known each other for four years, and it has been dramatic. My parents do not support the relationship. They have on more than one occasion tried to unhook me from my fiancé. This has been in vain because we love each other,” says Sarika. Khamala is a palpably shy Bukusu young man and right now is the talk of the village. “I have met ladies, but this one is sent from above. I remember I tried resisting her, fearing that her family would kill me but not anymore. I love her,” declares Khamala. Even more surprising, she has adopted Khamala’s daughter from his first marriage. Khamala broke up with his first wife when the daughter was a toddler. Sarika took up the task of feeding, washing and rearing the girl. “This is my very own blood, I fed her like my own and now she is my daughter and I am proud of her,” declared Sarika. An easy-going Sarika exudes confidence as she goes about her chores. She bonds well with her mother-in-law Evelyn Khamala who has taught her the Bukusu dialect and she is learning slowly. “It is quite difficult to adapt to this kind of life, I must admit. I was born and brought up in a wealthy family. However, I am comfortable living in this beaten up hut. I adore this love than riches,” she said. Khamala’s mother says, when Sarika came, at first she was afraid of the Indian culture and she even tried discouraging his son but later on she came to accept her. “My daughter-in-law is very different despite coming from a rich family. She is very down-to-earth, and takes care of me like her mother. She does house chores for me like washing clothes and cooking. She even helped me in planting maize in my shamba,” said the mother. Sarika was born in Mukumu, started schooling at Webuye Kindergarten and proceeded to Booker Academy for her O-levels. Later on, she joined several schools in Nairobi before returning home to manage her father’s businesses. Some villagers have even started proffering theories, some claiming Khamala may have used “black” magic to win the Asian beauty. Interestingly though, Khamala tells us that it was Sarika who in fact first approached him and not the oth- er way round. He tells us that he was first approached by Sarika while washing their car. She asked for his number but he was too afraid to give it out. For him, he thought this was an ingenious scheme to have him fired from his workplace. “There was no way I was going to give out my number. To my disbelief, however, she traced it through a friend,” reveals Khamala. He reiterates culture does not matter and parents should know that. He advises youth to tread carefully before getting into a relationship in order to identify genuine love. “Sarika’s parents have tried taking her away but she keeps coming back. What surprises me is that for every occasion we met, she has kept some special stones for remembrance. Even the clothes she wore when we first met, she has kept them religiously,” Khamala states. Mama Evelyn urges parents to support their children when they get ready for marriage and avoid undermining their decisions. NATIONAL NEWS / Page 3 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Mombasa set to stage music festival BBy George Orido The 2014 edition of the Kenya Music Festival is set to open in Mombasa next Monday with teams from across the country expected for arguably the largest art jamboree in East and Central Africa. For nearly two weeks, budding musicians will converge at the coastal city for music, dance and elocution under the theme Nurturing Creative Talent for Prosperity. “We have over 600 classes to showcase and every preparation has been put in place to make this year the most memorable event in the history of the festival,” said Mr Benson Abwao, the festival’s executive secretary. Abwao sought to allay fears that the fete is either postponed or moved to another location other than Mombasa. He said the venues for this year’s event are Aga Khan Academy, Aga Khan High School, Mbaraki Nursery, Kenya School of Government, Star of the Sea Primary School and Coast Girls’ High School. Last year, the event was held in Nakuru after earlier plans to have it in Nairobi were thwarted by the East Africa Military Games that took place at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, the same venue the festival had been envisioned to be hosted. Unilever, through its products Blueband, Lifebuoy, Omo and Rexona, will be the title sponsor for the second year in a row. “We think the festival is a great opportunity for a holistic growth of the young ones and that fits very well with our objectives and we look forward to great music in Mombasa,” said Unilever Marketing Manager Ms Elizabeth Mbithi. Nursery, primary and schools for the disabled will be the first to perform Monday with singing games, set pieces as well as percussion. Securing Sh700b for US embassy bomb victims not easy, says lawyer Plaintiffs reassured on claims as fresh case filed to enable lawfirms attach assets belonging to Sudan and Iran BBy Moses Michira Lawyers who won the Sh700 billion award for victims of the 1998 bomb attack have conceded the harder part of getting Sudan and Iran to pay up had only started. Gavriel Mairone told The Standard yesterday on phone that “we are closer to our destination than where we started” the landmark case nearly 15 years ago. “The settlement could come in a couple of years but we are almost there,” said Mr Mairone, whose firm MM_AM had represented 570 plaintiffs. Fresh litigation had been instituted that would enable the lawyers to attach assets of the two countries. “We have records of several assets that are targets, including Sh170 billion ($2 billion) held in a New York bank account belonging to Iran,” Mairone said. The lawyers are seeking to attach $8.6 billion-worth of assets owned by both Sudan and Iran. One hundred and fourteen of the plaintiffs were survivors of the twin blasts that went off almost simultaneously in Kenya and Tanzania, targeting US embassies, Mairone adds. Five other law firms were also involved in the case. Monicah Okoba Opati, Milly Mikali Ambudso, Mary Onsongo and Winfred Wairimu Wamai were the main complainants in four different suits before they were collapsed into one. “We are certain that the plaintiffs will collect a significant portion of these claims, if not all,” said Mairone, Rescuers near the US embassy that was bombed on August 7, 1998. reassuring the Kenyan plaintiffs who had been left out of earlier awards. In a ruling delivered by the same court in April, for instance, Tanzanian and American victims were awarded Sh77 billion while the Kenyan counterparts were excluded despite having suffered the biggest loss of lives and property. In Nairobi, 213 people died compared to 11 in Dar es Salaam. Four judges sitting in a court in Washington DC gave the award which is one of the largest compensation in We have records of several assets that are targets, including Sh170 billion ($2 billion) held in a New York Bank account belonging to Iran — Lawyer Gavriel Mairone history. “Reviewing their personal stories reveals that, even more than fifteen years later, they each still feel the horrific effects of that awful day,” read the ruling delivered by John Bates, a district judge. The victims had sued the governments of Iran and Sudan under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, accusing the two countries of helping terrorists produce “calculated mayhem” that caused them untold pain. Plaintiffs, victims of the bombings and their families filed cases against the Republic of Sudan, the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Sudan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, and the Iranian Ministry of Information and Security for their roles in supporting and funding terror attacks. The judges ruled that the Government of Iran conspired with Hezbollah, Osama bin Laden, and al Qaeda to launch large-scale bombing attacks against the United States. Bin Laden, the mastermind of the twin terror attacks, did not possess the technical expertise required to carry out the embassy bombings in Nairobi and Dar-es-Salaam, the judges ruled. Sudan was found guilty of harbouring and providing sanctuary to terrorists and their operational and logistical supply network. Sudan had responded to the accusations levelled against it, but its arguments were thrown out, Mairone told The Standard. Iran, which did not file a response in court, is yet to pay nearly Sh1.5 trillion ($18 billion) it already owes from other judgments in terrorism cases in the same court. Mairone, however, said Libya was in 1998 forced to settle a $1.5 billion award given to victims of the Lockerbie bombing which claimed 270 lives. Page 4 / NATIONAL NEWS Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Opposition to meet CJ Mutunga, IEBC officials on referendum push today Police kill four suspected thugs after tip-off, recover goods Continued from P1 from Kenyans to push for the referendum. Raila told off President Kenyatta over his remarks on Sunday when he toured Mathare Constituency to campaign for TNA and Jubilee candidate George Wanjohi, saying he accepted the ruling of the Supreme Court that upheld his election last year, but would not be restrained by it. “Uhuru was here in Mathare and said that I disrespect him and that I should accept I was defeated in the last General Election. I want to tell Uhuru my brother that I respect you, but heshima si utumwa (respect is not slavery),” Raila told the mammoth crowd that turned up at the Masinde Muliro grounds in Huruma. Raila said respecting the highest office in the land does not mean the Opposition cannot criticise the Government and correct its leaders when they go wrong in their policies. “I respected the court ruling. That is now behind us. He (Uhuru) is the President in the ruling Government and we are the Opposition. We have a duty, not to support the Government, but to correct it and keep it in check,” Raila said. Using a Kiswahili analogy that “jogoo aliyefanikiwa kutawala mjini huwa hamtaki jogoo yeyote kumkaribia kuku katika boma”, the former prime minister referred to himself as the Opposition cock that should be respected. “He has his people in Government, but I am also the cock of the Opposition and I must be respected,” he maintained. He said the decision by the Government to decline dialogue with CORD was testimony of the disrespect the President has for the Opposition. “Let them wait a little and they will see after we finish collecting the signatures. “We said we wanted to dialogue with the Government over serious national issues facing the country, but all that the President could say was that he was ready to offer us a cup of tea at State House. That is disrespect for the Opposition,” he said. The former premier said it was on the basis of the Government’s rejection of dialogue that they would seek to collect signatures for a referendum. “I heard people say that the change that we promised did not come to pass because they did not see the by Fred Kibor WHAT CORD IS DOING • Opposition has named four-member team to help CORD craft the referendum question • Raila declared CORD would collect five million signatures to demonstrate that many Kenyans disapproval of the manner the Jubilee coalition is governing the country • He explained the Judiciary and IEBC are key players in the referendum process, but added CORD would meet with many more players in both public and private sector clouds forming. Let them know that it will be seen in the recent future. We will face off once we collect the signatures,” he said. The CORD principal said the Opposition would follow every step in the Constitution related to holding a referendum. “We want five million signatures and Kenyans are not turning back. We shall follow the law to do what we want in due respect to the rule of law,” Raila added. Former Vice-President Kalonzo CORD leader Raila Odinga (second right) looks on as co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka (second left) and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale dance in Huruma, Narobi, yesterday. This was during a campaign for ODM candidate Stephen Kariuki contesting the Mathare seat. [PHOTO: MBUGUA KIBERA/STANDARD] lashed out at the IEBC over claims that the planned referendum would cost taxpayers Sh8 billion. “Who told them (IEBC) that the referendum will cost Sh8 billion. That is a testimony that IEBC is working for Jubilee and it is JEBC (Jubilee Electoral and Boundaries Commission),” said Kalonzo. He sensationally claimed that about a million votes were stolen from Raila in favour of Uhuru in last year’s elections. “The referendum will restore the integrity of the vote. The Judiciary threw out over 900 pages of Raila’s petition. That judgement of the Supreme Court cannot be quoted positively anywhere in the world,” Kalonzo claimed. Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula said the Head of State cannot demand respect. “Uhuru wants respect. Let us tell him as CORD and patriotic Kenyans that you do not demand respect, but you earn it from the people. You cannot preside over corruption and tribalism. No one will respect you unless you deserve it,” Wetang’ula reiterated. He accused Uhuru and his deputy Ruto of taking Kenya backwards, but asked CORD Members of Parliament not to be tempted to sing the Jubilee tune, claiming the decision by the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee to approve the controversial Safaricom security tender was not above board. “We tell CORD MPs to stand up to be counted. Let the majority get their way, but the minority must also have their say. We want to examine the tender to Safaricom and evaluate how it was awarded,” the Bungoma senator said. Police have gunned down four suspected thugs at Kabakasi area within the expansive Embobut forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Security forces have also launched a manhunt for four others who managed to escaped with bullet wounds into the forest during the Monday evening incident. The four are said to be armed with two AK 47 rifles and pangas. The gang believed to comprise eight member has been terrorising and robbing passengers of their cash and other valuables along the Chesoi-Kapyego road at Kimanich area, and escaping into the forest. Sambirir Chief Benjamin Kipkemboi said passengers who had earlier been robbed by the gang alerted members of the public. “Police from Chesoi and Kerbut stations were consequently alerted and together with members of the public went into the forest where the thugs had been spotted. They were found making tea,” said the administrator. Mr Kipkemboi said immediately the gang spotted the police officers, they tried to flee while shooting at them. OCDP Emmanuel Rono said three gangsters died on the spot in the ensuing gun fire, with one succumbing to injuries while being removed from the forest. He added that the officers recovered valuables that had been reported missing. “We are pursuing the other members of the gang who escaped into the forest while armed with guns and appealing to members of the public to report any person with bullet injuries,” said the OCPD. He lauded the public for alerting the police about the gang and identifying their hideout in the forest. The police chief said the gunning down of the gangsters would help reduce crime high crime rate in the area. He noted that gangsters had been staging daring daylight robberies along the busy road and targeting traders. Top police posts vacant as commission disagrees over ethnic parity by Cyrus Ombati Disagreement over ethnic balance has caused a stalemate in filling top positions in the police service as required by a new organisational structure. The fate of eight officers qualified for the position of senior assistant inspector general and 40 others for assistant inspector general remains unknown. The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has approved the new ranks, which include senior assistant inspector general of police, assistant inspector general and commissioner of police. But NPSC members are yet to decide who among the top officers will be named to the new positions amid revelations that tribalism and massive lobbying were the causes of the delay. Sources said whereas some commissioners had agreed on the need for both merit and ethnic balance to be the leading factor, external forces want to push their tribesmen and women to the posts, leading to the standoff. “There seems to be disagreement among some officials on who should occupy these positions,” said a highly placed official who asked not to be named. The first group that should be con- sidered for the post of senior assistant inspector general of police are the Senior Deputy Commissioners of Police 1 William Sayia (small arms and light weapons unit), Patrick Ochieng’ (airwing), Kenya Police College’s Peter Kavila and Administration Police Training College Commandant Omar Shurie. This will force the promotion of some of the officers of the rank of deputy commissioner of police to fill the vacancies, and dropping of some over regional representation. At the top of the service is Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo, his deputies Grace Kaindi (Kenya Police) and Samuel Arachi (Administra- tion Police), and Criminal Investigations Department (CID) boss Ndegwa Muhoro. Many officers feel continued delay of the appointments had contributed to failure by security officers to address some structural and security problems. In the structure, the CID, General Service Unit and some formations will be semi-autonomous but reporting to the Inspector General of National Police. There will be eight directorates to be based at the police headquarters to co-ordinate the overall affairs of the service. These include operations, plan- ning, logistics and development, gender and community policing, personnel, internal affairs unit and communication. There will also be a principal assistant to the Inspector General of National Police, his deputies and Directorate of CID. In the national structure, there will be 10 senior assistant inspectors general of police. Two will be in the IG’s office, four in the office of the deputy IG in charge of police, three in the office of deputy IG for AP and one in the office of director of CID. Police vetting is ongoing. NATIONAL NEWS / Page 5 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard ICC piles pressure on Kenya to release Uhuru records Judges say this is the only way prosecution can establish any pattern of unusual activity that could help bolster case BBy Alphonce Shiundu International Criminal Court judges stepped up the pressure on the Jubilee administration to make available all the crucial information including financial records that the prosecution hopes would buttress the case against President Uhuru Kenyatta. The judges dismissed the Government’s plea, through the Attorney General Githu Muigai, that they could not help Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda in her job. “The Chamber considers that requesting the information from official sources, maintained by relevant government agencies, constitutes an appropriate means of seeking to obtain such information,” the judges noted, as they pointed out that the prosecution was specific in the time period, the individual involved, and the nature of the information that it seeks. In the ruling yesterday, ICC Judges Kuniko Ozaki, Robert Fremr and Geoffrey Henderson, also gave Bensouda’s office the express permission to “pursue all possible means” to get the telephone records linked to President Kenyatta. The records date from June 1, 2007 to December 15, 2010. The judges said the prosecution was right in specifying a long time because it is the only way to establish a “pattern of activity”, so that the “unusual communications or transactions” pop out. “In the Chamber’s view, investigative inquiries need not be confined merely to the immediate period of the violence,” the judges noted in their signed ruling. The ruling means Prof Muigai and the Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph ole Lenku, under whose docket the work of co-operation with ICC falls, would have to work harder to get the bank, land transfer, vehicle, company and even telephone records linked to Uhuru. The State would also have to surrender intelligence reports and any other police report regarding the President’s activities in the same preiod. Kenyan officials would also have to manually comb through the paper records at many of the Government offices, especially those at the Ministry of Lands, and those at the Registrar of Companies, to get information on companies that President Kenyatta owns directly or indirectly. “It is noted that such information is not normally sought primarily for its own evidentiary value but rather to facilitate the subsequent requests for transactional records, including in respect of land transfers and bank account details. In the chambers view, it is a reasonable investigative premise that an accused with access to substantial resources may choose to act through various intermediary entities as this would in particular reduce the traceability of transactions intended to further a criminal purpose,” the judges noted. The judges said they understood the “practical difficulties” in getting the information, but even so, “practical difficulties that may arise in carrying out a request do not invalidate it”. “The Chamber notes that the Prosecution has indicated a willingness to provide additional resources, if required, to assist in conduction manual searches,” the judges said. They noted that the difficulties “might be mitigated or overcome” if the Prosecution and the Government worked in good faith. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PREPARATION OF THE BANKS’ STRATEGIC PLAN - CBKL/PRO/STRAT/2014/01 Consolidated Bank is a medium sized commercial bank with over 25 years experience in the industry offering a wide range of financial solutions. In line with the stated motto of growing with you, the Bank endeavors to be the Bank of choice in the chosen segment market by offering the most flexible financial solutions that support its customers to achieve success. 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JUDGES’ RULING ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has been given the express permission to “pursue all possible means” to get the telephone records linked to President Uhuru Kenyatta. [PHOTO: FILE] • They say that requesting the information from official sources, maintained by relevant government agencies, constitutes an appropriate means of seeking to obtain such information • The judges said they understood the “practical difficulties” in getting the information, but even so, “practical difficulties that may arise in carrying out a request do not invalidate it” and can be mitigated or overcome Page 6 / NATIONAL NEWS State directs medics to get Hepatitis B jab Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Rendered homeless BBy Everlyne Kwamboka and Titus Too The Health ministry now wants all healthcare workers vaccinated against hepatitis B. Principal Secretary Fred Sigor said Monday during the World Hepatitis Day that the ministry had mounted a campaign to ensure all medical personnel get the crucial vaccine. “The Health ministry has decided to be proactive in developing the national strategic plan in healthcare setting 2014-2018 to ensure reduction of the incidence of acquiring infections among patients, staff and those in healthcare environments,” said Sigor. Meanwhile, Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri)-led campaigns against hepatitis B have reached out to 2,198 persons who turned out for testing in Nairobi alone during a week’s sensitisation programme. Prof Maritim Songok, head of infectious and parasitic diseases programme at Kemri, said 43 people were found to be hepatitis B positive and have been referred for management. He said all who tested negative were vaccinated against the disease. Popular birth control injection linked to HIV Kenyan researchers say Depo Provera, a prophylactic jab, doubles the risk of HIV infection in women BBy GATONYE GATHURA Women carry a bed at Balozi estate in Nairobi’s South B, yesterday. Residents were forced to salvage their property after the National Environment Management Authority pulled down their houses following an order to demolish buildings and structures built on riparian land in South B. [PHOTO: WILLIS AWANDU/STANDARD] FIRST HOMA BAY COUNTY HEALTH WORKFORCE TRAINING SYMPOSIUM THEME: THE STATE OF HEALTH WOKER TRAINING IN HOMA BAY COUNTY The County Government of Homa Bay will hold its first symposium on Human Resource and Training needs for the health sector on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Homa bay, starting 8.30 am. 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[email protected] COME GIVE IDEAS TO HELP IMPROVE HEALTH SERVICES IN HOMA BAY. >> Other stories inside Obama to boost ties with Kenya and pledges increased trade with Africa. p10 The locally popular injectable birth control method, Depo Provera, has yet again been linked to higher HIV infections in women. A new study presented at the International Aids Conference in Melbourne, Australia last Thursday, which had covered 37,000 women says the use of the injection puts users at a high risk of HIV infection. Similar claims were raised three years ago from a study carried out in Kenya and six other African countries which claimed Depo Provera doubled the risk of being infected with HIV among users. The study in Kenya had been carried out by the Kenya Medical Research Institute, Moi University and the University of Nairobi in collaboration with researchers from nine international universities. The six-country study had engaged 3,790 women in Kenya, Botswana, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, and advised them to use the injection together with condoms to protect against HIV infection. However, the Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), had dismissed the findings and told Charles Morrison of FHI 360 presented results showing the hormonal contraceptive increases the risk of HIV acquisition compared to women not using this contraceptive or not using any at all. But in this study it was also indicated that another injectable NET-EN, also increases the risk of HIV infection. Morrison and his team had looked at 18 studies involving 37,124 women from eastern and southern Africa. They found an increased risk of HIV infection among women using the injectable Depo Provera as well as NET- FINDINGS PRESENTED BY KENYAN TEAM AT FORUM • Results presented at Aids conference show Depo Provera increases the risk of HIV acquisition compared to women not using this contraceptive or not using any at all. But in this study it was also indicated that another injectable NET-EN, also increases the risk of HIV infection • Team had looked at 18 studies involving 37,124 women from eastern and southern Africa. They found an increased risk of HIV infection among women using the injectable Depo Provera EN, but none among those using the pill. The researcher said he is looking for more funding to do further research on the issue. During the same presentation, WHO maintained the injectables are safe and women should continue using them. Dr Mary Lyn Gaffield of the global health agency said reviews they had done earlier this year did not warrant a change of WHO guidelines on the use of the two products. “We are strongly advising women using progestogen-only injectable contraception to also always use condoms, and other HIV preventive measures,” say the current WHO guidelines which are also in use in Kenya. But Kenya scientists did not take the WHO opinion kindly writing a rejoined in the scientific journal The Lancet, saying they stood by their findings and called for more studies to conclusively resolve the issue. “While we are not sure of the scientific interplay between the hormonal contraceptive and HIV, our studies showed an increased risk of transmission which needs to be further investigated,” Dr Nelly Mugo, one of the researchers from Kenyatta National Hospital had told journalists. She said the team stood by its earlier advice to women at a high risk of HIV infection to practice a contraceptive mix consisting of either a male or female condom. KNH welcomes fresh plan to decongest referral facility BBy Brigid Chemweno Kenya’s largest referral hospital has welcomed a new move aimed at decongesting the facility. Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Chief Executive Lily Koros said the Health Sector Referral Strategy 20142018, recently unveiled by the Ministry of Health, will ensure continuity of care and effective management of the country’s medical services and reduce delay at the referral level. Ms Koros said implementation of the guidelines will ensure a well co-ordinated patient care, where the referring hospital conducts adequate preliminary assessment on the patient before referring them. “KNH is the ultimate referral point for patients requiring specialised healthcare. The Accident and Emergency Unit receives an average of 500 patients daily, with between 30 to 40 patients being referred from county hospitals,” she noted. NATIONAL NEWS / Page 7 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard ODM leaders split on push for referendum Our people are suffering from electioneering fatigue and they need time to heal, says Onyonka Although he termed CORD’s concerns as genuine, he said the challenges could be addressed by both Jubilee and CORD members in Parliament. “The Jubilee MPs have agreed that together we can amend the laws to bring solutions to the problems raised,” he said. Lugari MP Ayub Savula has also BBy Dennis Onyango Some ODM leaders from Nyanza and Western regions have opposed the push by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) for a national referendum. Although a majority of politicians from the regions support of the push, some have, however, expressed fear that the move could hit a dead end. CORD is fronting a national referendum to “heal” the challenges affecting the country, a decision the coalition reached on July 7 after the Government failed to hold a national dialogue with the opposition. But Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno and Migori Governor Okoth Obado have urged CORD to change tact to achieve the desired results. And Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka Kenyans are suffering from electioneering fatigue and that they need time to heal. Onyonka scoffed at ODM threats to punish errant members who do not support the party’s course, saying he was “ready to seek a new mandate because I cannot be intimidated to support what I do not agree with.” >> Other stories inside CID officer kills wife, commits suicide. p12 KIE to be probed over irregular sale of land by ROSELYNE OBALA A State corporation is on the spotlight over the controversial sale of its prime land in one of Nairobi’s leafy suburbs. The management of Kenya Industrial Estate (KIE) has been faulted for the sale of the land in Karen, which resulted into loss of millions of shillings due undervaluation. National Assembly Public Investment Committee has summoned a former Managing Director and the corporation’s tender committee to appear before it today to shed more light on the fraudulent sale of the public property. The committee seeks to find out if the public procurement law was adhered to. The MPs have accused KIE’s management of selling the land at a throw away price, given the current selling price of one hectare of land in Karen, estimated at Sh100million. The Standard established that the committee will investigate circumstances surrounding the sale of the land, if the entire process met the requisite requirements in the Public Procurement law, input of the Government valuer, concurrence by the State inspectorate and the Ministry of Finance. “We want to know the key players involved in the whole exercise, the role of the tender committee and if the board approved the same,” disclosed an MP, who sought anonymity. He stressed that the committee has the mandate to establish whether the sale was an inside job. The committee chaired by Adan Keynan will also probe if government valuer played a role in the process. Chris Wamalwa (Kiminini), who is a member of the committee said about 70 per cent of public property is sold fraudulently. He said the committee will investigate the sale of these properties and if need be, call for their repossession. The corporation’s MD Julius Mokongi is scheduled to appear before the committee tomorrow to shed light on the deal. questioned the timing for the referendum as some of his fellow politicians from the Luhya community, including former National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende and former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo who opposed the Saba Saba rally, are yet to declare their stand. Otieno said a referendum would be an exercise in futility, further warn- ing that it could ignite ethnic tension. And Obado urged the opposition to adopt a new approach, rather than a referendum, in order to unite all Kenyans. “We must seek a way of engaging the Government on this important issue because it requires overwhelming support from all Kenyans,” he said. But Kisumu Central MP Ken Obu- ra said the push for a referendum was unstoppable, saying it was the only way to salvage the country from the challenges bedevilling it. “CORD is seeking to provide a new direction to the country because we are not pleased with the runaway insecurity and high cost of living,” he said. Page 8 / NATIONAL NEWS State to hand over road construction to contractors Sophiah Muthoni Contractors will now be required to design, construct and maintain roads as the government adopts a new mode of infrastructure development. This decision was reached after a meeting involving Deputy President William Ruto, Transport Cabinet Secretary Michael Kamau and his Treasury counterpart Henry Rotich, Transport Principal Secretary John Musonik and Kenya National Highways Authority Director General Meshack Kidenda. Speaking after the meeting, the two CSs said the government would pay contractors at regular intervals over an eight-year period. “There is a difference between what we propose to do and what used to happen previously. Contractors will have their consultants to design the roads so that the issue of escalation of costs does not arise when we provide the designs,” Kamau said. He argued that contractors complained of wrong designs which led to high costs in the past. “Now the responsibility will be with them because they will have to repair the roads for a period of six years,” he said. He added that the State will also work with governors to ensure roads constructed are of high quality. “We are trying to bring in a new mode of financing where the private sector will play a big role. This mode has been used in Australia and the United Kingdom,” noted Rotich. They said the new move would start with the construction of 10,000 kilometres over the next five years and that an expression of interest for those willing to construct the 2,000 kilometres in 2014/2015 had already been released. The meeting precedes a conference for players in the road construction industry to be held today in Nairobi. President Uhuru Kenyatta will open the forum. Engineers and consultants are among those set to attend. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Security beefed up in head teachers’ forum 10,000 primary school principals converge in Mombasa next Monday for a weeklong meeting Augustine Oduor An additional 200 police officers will be deployed in Mombasa next week during the primary school head teachers’ national conference, Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo has said. Kimaiyo said the officers will be positioned at key installations and at the conference venue to ensure the teachers week-long meeting ends smoothly. “Enough security personnel have been lined up to ensure smooth run of the exercise. The officers will be guarding the venue where the teachers will meet and that is our duty. We will ensure security for all Kenyans,” said Kimaiyio. Kenya Primary School Head Teachers (Kepsha) National Chairman Joseph Karuga said yesterday that 10,000 head teachers will attend the meeting at Sheikh-Zayed Children Center from next week on Monday. “This will not be an ordinary meeting because we will also be celebrating the 10th anniversary for the association,” he said. Deputy President William Ruto will open the conference whose theme is ‘Make the child count.’ MAJOR NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO KICK OFF IN ERNEST • Kenya Primary School Head Teachers (Kepsha) national chairman Joseph Karuga said yesterday that 10,000 primary school head teachers will attend the meeting to be held at Sheikh-Zayed Children Centre • Deputy President William Ruto will open the conference whose theme is ‘Make the child count’ • Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo (right) has said 200 police officers will be positioned at key installations and at the conference venue to ensure the weeklong meeting ends smoothly Karuga said education partners will also be feted. “We have partners who have worked with Kepsha to ensure quality education and we shall recognise them. We will also recognise the Kepsha National Executive Council (NEC) members,” said Karuga. He said the teachers will communicate their strong stand on schools financing and the running crisis in schools. “Many schools activities have stalled and schools are closing prematurely because there are no funds sent to schools even after the deputy president ordered the same,” he said. Karuga said some school heads will send children home because they can no longer hold them. “There is no food in schools, drama festivals have been scuttled and many other activities that cannot go on without money,” he said. He said teachers will de- Painful love Neighbours in shock outside the home of Julius Otieno, a CID officer who shot his wife Nelius Nduku and committed suicide over love affair, at Kamiti Corner estate in Kiambu County yesterday. See story on Page 12. Grief, pain as 15-member gang raids Kakamega village, kills one A 72-year-old man was hacked to death and a teenage girl gang-raped after criminals raided Shibuli village in Kakamega on Monday night. The 13-year-old’s mother had her arm slashed after the 15-member gang struck, seriously injuring over 10 people. The criminals are said to have raided the first home at about 9pm and demanded for money from her and her husband. A scuffle then ensued, prompting the mother to raise the alarm. The robbers slashed her arm and then raped her daughter, a Class Seven pupil at Shi- siru Primary School. “We had just finished dinner and were readying ourselves to go to bed when a gang stormed our house and shoved my mother aside as they made their way into the house.” “They later tied all of us together and demanded money from my father. They then took my kid sister whom they repeatedly raped before stealing household items and Sh50,000,” a family member told The Standard. The two, mother and daughter, are currently admitted to Kakamega County General Hospital. The gang proceeded to the home of a local businessman few kilometres away, making away with property of unknown value. See what others are saying, join us Online: www.standardmedia.co.ke Police set to unveil law to catch hackers Robert Kiplagat [PHOTO: FIDELIS KABUNYI/STANDARD] Kennedy Okwach mand answers on the stalled standard one laptops project. He said the conference will also discuss staffing gaps in primary schools. He added that teachers will also reject any attempt by the ministry of education to make them agents of the ministry. The chairman also said teachers will reject any attempt to deduct 1.5 per cent towards agency fees as proposed by TSC. “We leave that talk to unions but for us we have already rejected this and we shall also make a decision on the same during our meeting,” he said. They then headed to the home of a resident identified only as Rosemary and broke into her son’s house where they stole household goods. They ordered him to convince his mother to open her door claiming he had been arrested by police. But Rosemary called a village elder, Dismas Munanga, who responded by blowing a whistle to alert neighbours of intruders. Unfortunately, Munanga met the criminals as they continued with their mission and was hacked to death, his wife Regina said. The raiders moved to another homestead where they stole an unknown amount of money from an animal trader. The National Police Service (NPS) is working on a new cyber-crime security law to stem hacking. Addressing the Press at a Nakuru hotel during the preparation of the NPS communication strategy, Administration Police Spokesman Masoud Mwinyi and his Police counterpart Zipporah Mboroki warned that individuals found guilty of hacking will face the law. “Those hacking security and other people’s private communication channels, including social media, are operating dangerous enterprises and will firmly be dealt with using the existing laws as we work on the privacy intrusion law,” warned Mwinyi. The strategy being drafted by the Kenya Police, Administration Police, Criminal Investigations Department and the Ministry of Information and Communication will improve the relaying of police information as well as strengthen community policing. They said the draft policy is part of the broader strategic plan 2013-2017 aimed at transforming the service into a modern and responsive institution that meets the constitutional aspirations of Kenyans. The document is set to undergo thorough scrutiny both in the service and by scholars before it is unveiled next month. NATIONAL NEWS / Page 9 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Woman kills mother over porridge Daughter disagrees with her mother-inlaw on how meal could be shared between two children BBy Winsley Masese Shock and disbelief gripped a village in Kisii County after a 60-year old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her daughter-in-law, following a disagreement over a cup of porridge. Witnesses claimed that Truphena Kwamboka, 25, hacked her motherin-law Clemencia Kwamboka to death with a sharp knife in Marani District, Kisii on Monday evening. The two who had just returned from their day’s work disagreed over the manner in which a cup of porridge was to be shared. Confirming the incident, Marani OCPD Benjamin Kimwere said Truphena did not want the cup of porridge shared with another child. Kimwere said Truphena who got married in the homestead after the death of the deceased’s son in May last year did not want the porridge shared with her other grandson from another son. While she insisted that the porridge be given to her child, her mother-in-law disagreed with her, saying that the porridge be shared between the two children. Truphena, however, did not convince her mother-in-law as her child did not take the porridge, which was taken by the other child. This did not go down well with Truphena who argued that her child, who was younger than the other one, should have been given the first priority. Burning with rage, Truphena waited till nightfall when everybody was asleep and hacked the elderly woman to death. “This is bizarre to us, especially for the two since they seemed to get along well,” said a neighbour, adding that the argument seemed petty in the first place. Kimwere told The Standard on the telephone that investigations will be carried out to establish if there was any deep-seated hatred between the two. “What we got is from the scene of crime but we will carry our own investigation to establish the truth,” he said. He termed it unfortunate that a small disagreement had caused the death of the elderly woman. Attempts by neighbours to lynch the suspect were thwarted by police who rushed to the scene immediately. The suspect, Kimwere said, was arrested and taken to Rioma Police Station and would be taken to court awaiting charges today. See what others are saying, join us Online: www.standardmedia.co.ke Long arm of the law Sugar miller summoned over cane theft by ROSELYNE OBALA A policewoman arrests a driver during a crackdown along the Nairobi-Mombasa road near Athi River, yesterday. Hundreds of motorists were arrested and charged while travellers got stranded for hours. [PHOTO: PETERSON GITHAIGA/STANDARD] The management of a private sugar mill in Kakamega County has been summoned to appear before the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee over cane theft allegations. The Adan Keynan-led team is probing claims that the firm had encroached on development by a rival firm which has severely affected productivity at the two mills. The factory’s leadership is scheduled to appear before the committee today following concerns raised over the future of cane farming and other State-owned factories in Western region cases of cane theft rise. “The sugar industry is a crucial sector in the growth of our economy and therefore all players should have a level ground. No company should have undue advantage,” said a member of the committee who requested anonymity. The MP expressed concern that the menace had a negative impact on the two factories and its contracted farmers, and if allowed to continue might lead to their closure. “The duty of the Government is to protect its investment. We cannot allow a private company to force Government companies out of business,” he said. Page 10 / NATIONAL NEWS Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Obama to boost ties with Kenya and pledges increased trade with Africa Moi cautions on US youths mentorship programme US President to host Uhuru among other 40 heads of State and Government in Washington DC David Ohito in Washington DC US President Barack Obama has rooted for increased trade with African countries ahead of crucial summit with the continent’s presidents in Washington DC. Obama announced his plans to renegotiate the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (Agoa) to increase trade between Africa and the US. “We are strongly committed to ensuring Agoa is reopened when it expires in September 2015,” he said. Addressing 500 youths who attended Washington Fellowship programmes through the Young African Leaders Initiative, among them 42 Kenyans, he spoke fondly of the land of his father Hussein Barrack Obama senior, amid applause. He announced plans to create an African Leadership Centre in Kenya. Three other centres will be created in Ghana, South Africa and Senegal. ESSENTIAL CONTACT Obama appeared to climb down from the hardline stance on maintaining essential contact with President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto over their cases pending in The Hague-based International Criminal Court, and instead chose to recognise the possibilities of making Kenya a shining economy in the region. “There is no reason why it should be easy to fly fresh flowers from Kenya to Paris while it takes longer to ferry tea (goods) to Tanzania next door,” he said. “It is our desire to make Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda a stronger trading bloc by promoting intra-Africa trade,” Obama said yesterday at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The first black US President will host President Kenyatta among other 40 heads of State and Government Retired President Daniel arap Moi. Kiprotich Chepkoit Students from various universities in Kenya listen to a video-linked speech by US President Barack Obama at the US Embassy in Nairobi. [Photo: WILLIS AWANDU/STANDARD] in Washington DC and alluded to a turning point for his administration on how it engages Africa and its leaders in a newfound relationship. It will be the biggest delegation ever of African Heads of State and Government in history of US. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Sudan’s Omar El Bashir, Eritrea’s Isaias Afwerki have not been invited. While the US administration remained tight-lipped on possibilities of Obama visiting Kenya before the end of his tenure, the US President spoke fondly of Kenya, praising success projects and his vision for a vibrant and stable continent as opposed to harsh criticism seen in his past statements. A relaxed Obama challenged the youth to help change the African narrative from the story of poverty, disease, civil strife and corruption to a success story built around good governance, innovation and the rule of law. He did not fail to mention repugnant cultural practices which must be shunned, singling out female genital mutilation, violence against women and polygamy. “Our summit next week is pegged on how we can build a new partnership with Africa for peace and stability,” he said, adding that “we will support active engagement of citizens and the creativity of young Africans must be tapped. We will partner with skills and technology to spark change in the African countries.” He announced possibility of funding gaps targeting small businesses to blossom and offer youth opportunities, arguing his administration will focus on how to make credit accessible to all. “You do not have to be son or daughter of somebody to be able to access funds for business development or entrepreneurship. We will judge you on merit to bypass any sys- Obama recognises two Kenyan youth • Obama singled out Kenya’s Nicholas Ngondi, an engineer who is blind but advocates the rights of the visually impaired and persons with disabilities. Ngondi founded a company called Water, Environment, Sanitation and Safety • Another Kenyan, Josephine Kulea, caught Obama’s eye during the session with her Samburu attire • She asked for support from Obama to ensure African leaders renew their commitment to the youth with continuous engagement tem that smacks of favouritism and ethnicity,” he added. The Centre for Strategic and International Studies Director for Africa Jenniffer Cooke said there was need to mend fences with Kenya to overcome the sour relations caused by the ICC cases against Uhuru and Ruto that had sent bad signals. Retired President Daniel Moi yesterday questioned the motive of US President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (Yali). Mr Moi read mischief in the mentorship programme initiated by Obama. He questioned the selection criteria of the youths and what their training entails. He said Kenyans should be told clearly how the beneficiaries intend to ascend to leadership position. “I have read the story with a lot of interest. However, some questions need to be answered. Who are these young leaders? Who selected them and what is the subject area taught?” said Moi. The former president was reacting to ysterday’s story in The Standard where President Obama met 500 African youths who have been training in the US under Yali, among them 42 Kenyans. While saying that the initiative raised more questions than answers, Moi said Kenya was a democratic country where leaders are elected through popular vote and questioned how the young leaders were expected to ascend to power. He said Kenyans must be wary of some initiatives that are packaged in a manner that seems harmless yet the intention may not be what people think. According to the organisers of the programme, the mentorship initiative aims to change the thinking of young people across Africa. US to set up four regional leadership centres in Africa by Sophiah Muthoni US President Barack Obama. The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders where 42 Kenyans are taking part was yesterday renamed the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The announcement was made by US President Barack Obama when he addressed 500 youths who have been training in the US under the Young African Leaders Initiative (Yali). “This programme reflects some of the values Mandela held and, with blessing from his family, we decided to rename the fellowship,” he explained. Obama also announced that four regional leadership centres would be set up in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Senegal. He said the centres would focus on engaging young leaders from a wide range of organisations and backgrounds. “The centres will provide quality leadership training, support entrepreneurship and enhance professional networking,” he said. Obama said there was need to establish the fellowship, which was launched in 2010, to benefit the young people in Africa. The address by the US President to the 500 fellows from all over Africa was witnessed though a video link by 150 students from nine universities in Kenya who had been invited to the US Embassy in Nairobi. The students, who were leaders in different areas in their respective universities, were delighted by Obama’s announcement that the number of fellows will have increased from 500 to 1,000 by 2016. The establishment of the centres in the four Africa countries will be funded by the United States Agency for International Development, which will offer US$38 million. Obama said the US-Africa leaders’ summit to be held next month will address some of the pressing issues affecting Africa. Part of what will be discussed, Obama said, would be how to support enterprises by the youths and gender-based violence often witnessed in some African countries. “As a continent, you have the task to find out what traditions are worth holding on to and which are not. Female genital mutilation, for example, is one tradition that is barbaric and should be done away with,” said Obama while fielding a question on how US is committed to ending gender-based violence in Africa. Obama asked the youths in Africa to take up an active role in keeping their leaders accountable. NATIONAL NEWS / Page 11 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard State to have all its websites under one portal Separate management of internet sites exposes them to cybercrimes, says CAK boss sure their social media accounts are verified by the proper administrators to avoid being victims of cyber attacks. He was speaking yesterday during the opening of an annual e-learning conference in Nairobi. The conference brought together over 50 delegates from 11 regional and international countries under the theme “21 Century Learning”. ICT Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said e-learning was no longer and add-on but rather a staple for schools and organisations. “My ministry will play a key role going forward in working hand-inhand with the organisers to ensure that this initiative continues and succeeds,” said Matiang’i in a speech read on his behalf by Wangusi. Matiang’i said there was need to tap developing talent, with support of technology, for empowerment in the competitive world. “Innovation lies within people, not machines. Technology is a catalyst that enhances our processes and bring about efficiencies of what we do,” he added. The conference coordinator Dr Penina Mungania said there was increasing demand for e-learning as a tool for training.It is projected that half of all colleges will have adapted e-learning by 2019. The conference theme was derived from students’ demands in integration of ICTs and how it has become a significant source of revenue for institutions. BBy Lonah Kibet The Government plans to have one portal for all its websites in bid to curb hacking. Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) Director-General Francis Wangusi said the separate management of websites has exposed them to cyber-crimes. “Each governmental institution has been running their websites separately making them vulnerable. Under the new initiative, it will be easier to monitor and coordinate the functions of the sites,” said Mr Wangusi. This comes barely a week after the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and KDF spokesperson Major Emmanuel Chirchir Twitter accounts were attacked by hackers who posted a series of distasteful tweets. Wangusi urged the public to en- >> Other stories inside Kalonzo: It’s time to end tribalism. p12 PUBLIC NOTICE Beware of counterfeits Meakins Vodka Quality product for the last 25 years Another Nigerian held, Sh2m heroin seized by Cyrus Ombati A Nigerian was Monday arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with several pellets of heroin valued at Sh2 million. The man aboard KQ was arrested after landing at JKIA to take a connection flight to Abidjan. Airport CID boss Joseph Ngisa said police arrested the suspect while waiting in the transit lounge and later found he had inserted heroin pellets in his rectum. He was placed under observation and police say he had emitted 61 pellets of the drug believed to be heroin. “We hope he will be through with the emission of the pellets before we take him to court,” said Ngisa. He added police surveillance had been increased at the airport to tame increasing incidents of drug trafficking. The Monday arrest came days after another Nigerian was arrested while carrying 57 pellets. Police said he had by We hope he will be through with the emission of the pellets before we take him to court Monday emitted 53 pellets and will appear in court on Thursday. “He appeared in court on Monday and police were given more time to allow him emit more of the pellets that doctors say he still has,” said Ngisa. The 37-year-old man had arrived at JKIA from Lagos while on transit to Bangkok when he was arrested. The airline that was to fly him out with other passengers to Bangkok booked him at the Laico Regency last Wednesday before he fell sick and was rushed to hospital. DELAYED FLIGHT He was among 125 passengers on transit who were booked in city hotels when their flight was delayed after its pilot fell sick. Police at JKIA have in the past months made arrests and seizures of drugs that are on transit. Most of the narcotics seized are cocaine and heroin. Statistics show police at the airport seized drugs valued more than Sh50 million last year. Most of those arrested were passengers on transit. The trend shows most of the passengers on transit from South American countries carry cocaine while those from Asian countries carry heroin. Your Health - our Concern Always buy from genuine distributors/ retailers London Distillers (K) Ltd TEL: 555263, WEBSITE: www.londondistillers.com PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. NOT FOR SALE TO PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE. EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH Page 12 / NATIONAL NEWS Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard CID officer murders wife, commits suicide in suspected love triangle BY IMMACULATE AKELLO AND CYRUS OMBATI A Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer shot himself after killing his wife in a suspected love triangle at Kamiti Corner in Nairobi. Constable Julius Otieno Kimore, a 44-yearold CID officer based in Taita-Taveta, is said to have picked a quarrel with his wife after suspecting her of having an extra-marital affair. The woman, identified as Nelius Nduku, 40, was shot dead in Murarandia area. Police said he later took his life using a Ceska pistol loaded with 13 bullets, which was found lying next to his body. Two spent cartridges were also recovered from the bedroom where the bodies were, officers disclosed. Malnutrition law yet to be effected BY LONAH KIBET A law passed three years ago to address malnutrition, especially in children and pregnant mothers is yet to be implemented, a nutrition agency has said. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (Gain) Country Manager Adan Kabelo said that Foods, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act of legal notice no 62 passed in 2012, is yet to be enforced. He noted that the organisation has been working with the Government to boost the level of awareness on food fortification benefits and ensure compliance by manufacturers. “More than 180 brands have been approved by Kenya Bureau of Standards for fortification but the results are not equivalent to the value of products we have in our markets,” he said. Statistics from the Ministry of Health indicate that micro-nutrient deficiencies are high among children and women in the country, posing multiple health problems to any society. The deficiencies stand at 48 per cent for women of reproductive age, 55.1 per cent for pregnant women, 69 per cent for children while 31.4 per cent of men and school age boys are anemic. Kabelo pointed out that one out of every three children is stunted, a situation that could be addressed if the children are given the needed nutrition from the time of conception to when they turn two years. Food fortification, among other strategies, was identified by the Ministry of Health as a feasible and affordable approach to control the deficiencies. Fortification of commonly consumed foods was began with salt, maize meal, wheat flour, fats and oils on mandatory basis, with the law stating that they should be fortified with specified nutrients set at recommended amounts. To help reduce the relative prevalence of iron deficiency, anaemia and vitamin A deficiency by one third in children under five years and women of reproductive age, Health Ministry with financial support from Gain started the Food Fortification Project to scale up food fortification on processed consumable products. Gain recently distributed 20 check test kits worth Sh11 million to some of the food industry players for measuring the right amounts of iron and Vitamin A additives in their products after a training session in Nairobi. It will also supply the Government with the kits for monitoring and evaluation in September. The couple had four children and the eldest is said to be 21. Their youngest son is 13 and police said three of the children were in the house when the incident took place. The woman was a contractor and had allegedly won a tender worth Sh120 million to supply some materials. The family had moved to their new house in March this year. Kasarani OCPD Augustine Nthumbi said the officer was off duty and had arrived in Nairobi on Monday from his workstation. “According to the information we have, the officer had been in a bar with his friends before he arrived home late Monday,” said Nthumbi. When he arrived home, the children were asleep and did not hear gunshots, police re- ports indicate. The lifeless bodies of husband and wife were discovered early yesterday morning by the deceased house help, Irene Nzeki, who became suspicious after they failed to wake up early as was routine. Nzeki looked traumatised as officers carried away the bodies. Neighbours said Kimore had suspected his wife of being promiscuous before he came to Nairobi unannounced. Witnesses said the couple had on Monday gone to the woman’s rural home to resolve their differences but it was not clear if the issue was sorted out. “It was just yesterday (Monday) that the couple went to the woman’s parents to solve the issue of suspicions, but seemingly, the husband was dissatisfied,” said a neighbour and a friend to Nduku who did not wish to be named. It was then that the officer went on a drinking spree before returning home. Police arrived at the scene several hours after the incident and took the bodies to the mortuary. “We are yet to know the motive of the incident so far but we hope to know more as soon as investigations are complete,” said Nairobi police boss Benson Kibue. Cases of suicide in the police force are on the rise amid claims that poor pay and deplorable living conditions are the main causes. In an attempt to mitigate the problem, police have launched counseling sessions for officers and increased their perks. Mwadeghu accepts Minority Whip position MP forced to write to speaker after rumours began doing rounds that he had rejected offer BY GEOFFREY MOSOKU Wundanyi MP Thomas Mwadeghu has formally accepted his appointment as the Minority Chief Whip in the National Assembly. In a letter written to Minority Leader Francis Nyenze and copied to House Speaker Justin Muturi, Mwadeghu who was appointed to the position by CORD while in India on an official tour, accepted the appointment. “I wish to express my sincere appreciation to CORD for considering it appropriate to appoint me as the Minority Whip,” he stated in the letter dated July 24. Mwadeghu said he had authorised his personal assistant to liaise with the parliamentary authorities to organise hand over. The second term MP was forced to communicate the acceptance af- ter rumours began flying that he had rejected the offer to replace embattled Kilifi North MP Gideon Mungaro who was sacked last week. A CORD joint Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting held under the leadership of co-principals Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang’ula last Tuesday unanimously resolved to drop Mung’aro over claims of incompetence and being too close with rival Jubilee coalition. Coast MPs were then asked to pick a replacement the following day, but failed to agree after a section of the opposition MPs joined hands with their Jubilee colleagues from the region to reject the sacking. The move is said to have irked CORD leaders who ordered that the Speaker’s office be notified of Mung’aro’s replacement immediately. During the joint PG that unanimously adopted a resolution to kick out Mung’aro, a section of Coast MPs fighting the push for a referendum and who have previously declared they would work closely with the Jubilee government were put to task. Legislators who have remained loyal to the opposition attacked their colleagues who have been attending functions presided by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto. Supporters of the Kilifi North MP CRACKS IN COALITION • The fallout in CORD started last month when Ruto visited Kwale and Kilifi counties to preside over high-profile meetings before President Kenyatta visited Taita Taveta a fortnight ago • CORD legislators who have remained loyal to the Opposition bitterly attacked their colleagues who have been attending functions of the President and his deputy, where they declared their support for the Jubilee have threatened to form their own party ahead of the 2017 general election in protest. Some ODM MPs from the region last week skipped the Iftar (dinner to break the Muslim fast during Ramadhan) organised by Mombasa Thomas Mwadeghu has thanked CORD for his new appointment as the Minority Chief Whip. Governor Ali Hassan Joho, and attended by Raila, Wetang’ula, Senator Hassan Omar, Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi and his Nyali counterpart Hezron Awiti. It was reported that Raila was angered by the snub. Joho asked local politicians said have one foot in the Government and another in CORD to quit and seek a fresh mandate “if they think they are strong on the ground.” Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar said some of his colleagues were living in the past where political patronage and begging for harambees determined development. Kalonzo: It’s time to end tribalism, forge unity BY GEOFFREY MOSOKU Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has lamented that deep rooted tribalism is undermining efforts to promote national cohesion. He said the vice is rampant and that no effort should be spared in order to end it once and for all. The ex-VP (left) said that during the 2008 post-election violence, he, through the advice of other political leaders took the decision to join President Kibaki so as to stop the blood- shed. He also explained why he shelved his presidential bid last year to support Raila Odinga. “I decided to suppor Raila because critics thought a Kamba cannot support a Luo and through this, we achieved cohesion,” he said. The CORD deputy leader was speaking on Monday evening while addressing over 300 hundred Seventh Adventist women from Nairobi station who paid him a visit at the Kalonzo Musyoka Foundation head- quarters in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. The Wiper leader said his passion and conviction to see a peaceful nation will continue and urged the women to take led role in addressing the problems facing this nation. He further took the audience down the memory lane since his joining of politics and how he has managed to work with all political leaders regardless of their ethnic backgrounds. He said unity is paramount and that he will work tirelessly through the foundation to see that it is achieved. NATIONAL NEWS / Page 13 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Unilever trashes Kephis report on Aromat Lawyer says report used to judge whether product is safe is wrong since it does not point out GMO levels BBy Kamau Muthoni The controversial debate on whether Aromat products are safe for human consumption has taken a new twist. Unilever Ltd has now faulted the report on Aromat relied on by the National Bio Safety Authority to declare the product unfit in the country. According to Unilever’s lawyer Kamau Karori, the report by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate (Kephis) cannot be used to judge if Aromat is fit for human consumption or not as it does not mention the levels of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) contained in the product. Kamau, in the case before High Court Judge Isaac Lenaola, poked holes in the report, saying its findings did not show any harm caused by Aromat to humans or the environment. “The authority has relied on a report by Kephis, which was just a qualitative one rather than a quantitative one. It cannot therefore purport to act on the report which does not show any harm to humans, flora and fauna,” Kamau said. The court heard that the authority was acting on a law enacted by the Cabinet last year in November, with Unilever’s lawyer saying that the decision was not in accordance with the Constitution. He said the Cabinet did not seek legislation of the laws on GMOs from the National Assembly while passing to bar importing and handling the organisms and also did not consider Cartagena protocol statute. Kamau added that the statute that reg- “The authority has relied on a report by Kephis, which was just a qualitative one rather than a quantitative one,” ulates international trade in living GMOs exonerated products containing the organisms from harm. He noted that the products cannot regenerate as they are not active. In the case where Unilever Ltd is challenging the removal of Aromat from the market on the basis that it contains GMOs, Kamau told the court that “the Cabinet’s decision cannot be law. Laws can only be enacted through legislation in the National Assembly. Aromat cannot affect the environment and has not done so in the 190 countries it has been in the market.’’ However, the authority told the court that Cartagena protocol did not specify a living organism and non-reactive one. The court heard that the molecules contained in the products could be active, thus making the product as dangerous as GMOs. Lenaola said he will deliver his ruling on whether consumers would continue using Aromat on September 12. COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KILIFI —Kamau Karori HE. Amason Jeffah Kingi, Governor Kilifi County welcomes you to Watamu Rugby Festival QuickReads MP calls for audit on school certificates The Ministry of Education has been urged to facilitate an audit that will help establish the actual number of Kenya National Examination Council certificates yet to be released to candidates. Parliamentary Committee on Education Chairperson Ms Sabina Wanjiru Chege said there is need for heads of both primary and secondary schools to forward the number of academics certificates in their custody. The MP (right) said an audit will help reveal the actual number of certificates being detained due to failure to clear fee balance. Speaking in Gakuyu village in Kigumo Constituency, she observed that some certificates could be detained over indiscipline related incidents. Ugandan charged with fraud in city court A Ugandan national has been charged in court with obtaining money by false pretense. Shaban Hussein Tare was accused that in January at Aga Khan Hospital Nairobi, jointly with others not before the court obtained Sh2.5 million from Abdirizakh Hassan Mohammed by pretending to be in a position to sell him a diamond. The accused denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Elena Nderitu and was released on Sh800,000 cash bail. In the same court, Martin Muiruri Gaki and Gladys Wanjiku Buter were charged with defrauding a motor vehicle client Sh500,000 on June 14. They denied the charges and were released on Sh200,000 cash bail each. The cases will be heard on August 22. Kilifi County brings rugby to the beach Page 14 / EDITORIAL Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Leaders should divorce referendum from political rhetoric Banking on the tyranny of numbers in Parliament that the Jubilee-led Government enjoys, legislator Irungu Kangata, Member of Parliament for Kiharu, has signaled his intention to introduce a motion in Parliament seeking to have Section 52 of the Elections Act amended to compel initiators of referendums to bear the cost of the entire exercise. While Mr Kangata’s intention could be noble, (saving Sh8 billion from a wobbly economy sounds like smart economics) it has a ring of mischief to it. It is best to term it an ill-advised, shortsighted move that looks at referendums in the context of the Government versus the Opposition. The move was inspired by the Opposition’s call for a referendum after the Government snubbed earlier calls for national dialogue on serious issues affecting the country. The prevailing political mood in the country, where the Government and Opposition are trying to score off against each other in incoherent shouting matches, is the best advocate for referendums. Though expensive, referendums are an expression of democracy. They form a complementary part of representative democracy where the people have a direct say in matters that affect their daily lives. There are times that decisions cannot be left in the hands of the elected representatives, who, time and again have abandoned the electorate in the pursuit of their own personal agendas. When governments resort to tyranny and misrule because they enjoy numerical strength in the legislature, allowing MPs to pass unpopular legislation as well as lean on the opposi- tion, the antidote is the tyranny of the majority which referendums accord the citizenry. Any attempts at putting limitations to these freedoms that are enshrined in the Constitution must be resisted. Referendums belong to the people, not individuals, as the direct beneficiaries. It is therefore simplistic to want to change national laws to punish an individual or two, who are perceived to be rubbing the Government of the day the wrong way. In a similar vein, Mr Kangata’s intentions cannot be seen as meant for posterity, or even meant to reinforce democracy in the country. His calls for amendments are therefore mischievous and Parliament should treat them with the disdain they deserve. The threshold for a referendum is anchored in law after thorough consideration and no- body can claim the threshold is low. Referendums are basically elections and no citizen has ever been called upon to individually finance them. Citizens pay taxes and part of that money is factored into financing events like elections and referendums. Once the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has been called into play, it is constitutionally mandated to draw up a budget and ask the Government to foot the cost of hosting a referendum. Because such costs are factored into the National Budget, it is dishonest of any one to demand that individuals advancing the courses of citizens who cannot all sit at Parliament and enact laws be surcharged for doing what the law expressly permits. Clear roles needed for separation of powers While giving a public lecture at the University of Nairobi on Monday, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Justin Muturi, decried what he termed an encroachment on the legislature by the Judiciary and called for respect for the principle of separation of powers. But is it separation of powers in the letter or spirit of the law? There is more than meets the eye in the current standoff between the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary. In many ways, the Executive and the Legislature have found themselves restricted in their functions by court rulings. Yet these courts don’t act outside the law. In summary, it is not practical to have the three arms of government operating independently of each other. It is an infringement on parliamentary independence for the court to give an injunction stopping Parliament from carrying out its constitutional duty. It is also an infringement on Executive powers and authority when the court stops a constitutionally appointed tribunal from carrying out its duties. It is equally an infringement when Parliament denies the judiciary funding in order to ‘contain’ it. The court cannot arbitrate in a case where it is the accused, because this leaves room for potential miscarriage of justice. Here then is where checks and balances, in the form of tribunals come in. The law grants Parliament an oversight authority in the enforcement of checks and balances. Unfortunately, the application of these laws sometimes infringe on individual rights and freedoms. Where the law allows, individuals are free to seek redress from the courts. It would be a travesty of justice if the courts decline, such overtures. But are courts supposed to disqualify themselves from handling issues that have political connotations without declaring themselves redundant? Parliament has on several occasions encroached on the Executive space, prompting President Uhuru Kenyatta to complain publicly that Parliament was trying to tie him down by challenging his authority on public appointments. A rethink of the law to draw clear demarcation lines is therefore necessary to avoid unnecessary friction. The Standard is printed and published by the proprietors, THE STANDARD GROUP Newsdesk: 3222111 | Fax: 2213108 Email:
[email protected] Group Managing Editor (Print): Kipkoech Tanui Registered at the GPO as a newspaper. WHAT OTHER MEDIA SAY... The price of justice The Ebola outbreak The judicial system in England and Wales is expensive. As the Government looked for ways to balance the books after 2010 it was perhaps inevitable that it would seek to trim the costs that legal services load on to the public purse. Cuts to legal aid have already caused considerable unease. Now, a year after the Government introduced fees for claimants in employment tribunals, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has launched a blistering attack on what it argues is a policy which aimed to cut costs (and protect employers) even at the expense of justice. It is no surprise that the TUC should be critical. Its role, after all, is to protect workers’ interests; anything which might hamper employees’ rights is bound, therefore, to fall squarely within its sights. Doctors Without Borders has described the Ebola epidemic sweeping across West Africa as “out of control.” The Ebola virus, which is fatal in 90 percent of cases, has killed more than 670 people in West Africa and spread to 60 locations in four countries. The obstacles to bringing the virus under control are formidable, among them a shortage of medical resources and resistance from local communities terrified by a disease they do not understand. The current outbreak began in Guinea in March. Sierra Leone is now the epicenter of the epidemic. The situation is deteriorating rapidly in Liberia. On Friday, a man died of an Ebola infection in Lagos, Nigeria. Nurses and doctors are also falling victim to the disease. Africa summit a dream come true When the leaders of more than 40 African nations arrive in Washington, D.C., this week for a summit with President Obama, Mel Foote isn’t likely to get much notice from the horde of journalists who will cover this historic event. But he should. Back in January 2009, the first month of Obama’s presidency, Foote wrote a strategy paper in which he laid out his ideas for how the new administration should engage the nations of Africa. In it, he urged the president to visit the continent, develop programs “that engage the next generation” of African leaders and called for a White House conference on Africa. Back in January 2009, the first month of Obama’s presidency, Foote wrote a strategy paper in which he laid out his ideas for how the new administration should engage the nations of Africa. OPINION / Page 15 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Pravin Bowry } LIFE AND DEATH Palaver Should we be debating the right to die? A legal matter of great concern all over the world – the right to die, or assisted dying or euthanasia – has never been addressed by Kenyans in any legal or other forums. Euthanasia is the deliberate taking of life of a suffering patient. It can be active or passive. Active euthanasia involves provision of active assistance for the patient to die, for instance by administering a lethal injection. On the other hand passive euthanasia is assistance by omission such as withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. Assisted dying is generally said to be one of the moral dilemmas of our age, the other side of the coin to advances in medicine and longevity. It must be understood that the right to die is only to be exercised in exceptional medical cases. There have been court cases in various common law jurisdictions where patients in acute pain or those who feel that their medical condition exposes them to a degrading or worthless life have been declined the right to die. In most cases, the patients have the mental capacity to ask for their lives to be ended. Viewed objectively ending life in such cases would be humane. In England, the Assisted Dying Bill has activated an unprecedented debate in all quarters including the press. Even the ecclesiastical organizations are embroiled in the debate. The famous conservative Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has publicly stated that he has changed his mind. He recent- ly wrote in the Daily Mail thus: “In strictly observing accepted teaching about the sanctity of life, the church could actually be sanctioning anguish and pain – the very opposite of the Christian message. In deed there is nothing anti-Christian about embracing the reforms that Lord Falconer’s Bill offers” Revered religious icon, South African Bishop Tutu has also come out very strongly in favour of the right of the terminally ill to be helped to die. He went one step ahead and even condemned the treatment of Nelson Mandela as “disgraceful” after he was kept alive through numerous hospitalisations before eventually dying. Bishop Tutu said that, “South Africa has a hard-won constitution that should provide a basis to guide changes to be made on the legal status of end-of-life wishes to support the dignity of the dying.” We must be careful to distinguish exceptional circumstances which warrant euthanasia from other instances. Assisted dying is a measure of last resort, applicable to only those patients who are terminally ill, in considerable pain and unimaginable suffering with no prospects of relief. Medical personnel who assist in death of a terminally sick person open themselves up to being charged with murder. In Kenya there are no statistics of Kenyans who are so terminally sick, due to diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Timothy Bosire } One chilling trend in all these massacres which tend to have a pattern of migration from one corner of the country to another is that police are not arresting those culpable for killing and maiming innocent wananchi Various top government functionaries are openly in a relay and scramble to mud sling the Cord leadership by branding it the architect and owner of the current state of insecurity in the country. From State House to Interior minister Joseph Ole Lenku, all the way to Jubilee majority leader in the national assembly Aden Duale and many Jubilee legislators, the chorus is that Cord leaders are behind the attacks and massacres of innocents in Coast region, starting with the Mpeketoni and wider Lamu killings which have now spiraled into Mombasa. Earlier, when similar beastly attacks and killings rocked Bungoma and Busia in Western Kenya, the government was quick to blame it on opposition leaders from the region. There were suggestions linking one of the Cord Assisted dying is generally said to be one of the moral dilemmas of our age, the other side of the coin to advances in medicine and longevity chronic mental ailments or brain damaged individuals due to various forms of accidents, which warrant individuals to seek the right to die. The grave fact of the matter is that in Kenya there are hundreds of Kenyans who perhaps desire to die an honourable death and relieve the extended families of all the mental anguish and even financial burden. It is sad to note that Kenyan health care machinery is non-existent to assist the chronically ill with the available high-tech and specialized back-up which in developed countries is given by the state to those who cannot look after themselves or are wholly dependent on others for their very basic human needs. The Kenyan Constitution enshrines the right to life under Article 26, and states. “(1) Every person has the right to life. (2)The life of a person begins at conception. A person shall not be deprived of life intentionally except to the extent authorized by this constitution or other written law.” The question is whether enacting a law on euthanasia will be termed as unconstitutional on grounds that it violates the right to life. Arguably, even as the right to life is safe guarded those suffering as a result of incurable illnesses too have the right to a signified life devoid of anguish, pain and degradation. Merely ignoring the matter and choosing not to address it does not mean that there are no instances of euthanasia in Kenya. Would it not be better to provide a legal framework, setting out guidelines and rules dealing with the right to die, than to leave it in the hands of a few individuals? The countries in which the right to die is recognised are Switzerland, Netherlands, India, Luxembourg, Colombia, Belgium and Ireland. There are also a few states in the US where the right to die has been legalized. These are Montana, Oregon, Washington and Vermont. In most of these countries while passive euthanasia is allowed active euthanasia still remains illegal. Belgium recently became the first country in the world to recognize a child’s right to die without setting any age limits. The law legalising child euthanasia only requires that the child; gets his or her request approved by the parents and a medical team, is conscious of his or her decision, is terminally ill and is in great pain with no available treatment to ease their distress. Euthanasia needs to be discussed and the religious dimensions segregated. It is perhaps also opportune to address the plight of those Kenyans who may desire death. In the meantime the least the state can do is to provide facilities to alleviate the pain of many deserving Kenyans. Mr Bowry is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
[email protected] Linking Cord to insecurity is irresponsible What does Europe look like to the many Kenyans who – directly or indirectly – benefit from Europe‘s development partnership with the Kenyan government? principals, Moses Wetangula to it and the Police openly hinted at pursuing the then ODM youth leader who hails from Mumias Mr Rashid Mohammed. The condemnation only went under and the blame game was abandoned after the massacres and killings mysteriously shifted to Wajir, Mandera and later Moyale in Marsabit. They were blamed on opposition leaders with Moyale MP Roba Duba and some Mcas being arrested and arraigned in court. Unfortunately, besides the mudslinging, the police have not been able to unravel the ownership of this criminal enterprise. This means many murderous gangs and individuals are killing innocents and melting safely to hide and live undetected among us, waiting for the next assignment. It would make sense and a lot more believable if our security services were arresting these direct attackers and killers, interrogating them and extracting from them the evidence linking the politicians from both parties to be chained and prosecuted together. However, when the political side of government comes up with wild, malicious and defamatory allegations linking serious political institutions and respected top opposition leaders to painful experiences like these, it is not only playing politics with the lives of Kenyans but also inciting Kenyans to fight each other, hence worsening the already terrible security situation in the country. In their individual capacity: Uhuru Kenyatta, Joseph Ole Lenku, Aden Duale, Maina Kamanda, Nelson Marwa, Mike Sonko, Cecily Mbarire, Kabando wa Kabando and other Cord lynching Jubilee leaders should know that defamation is actionable in law. They should not take the maturity and cool demeanor demonstrated by Cord leaders have taken in responding to their inflammatory utterances to mean helplessness or cowardice. They should know that by irresponsibly and publicly linking opposition leaders to the crimes they could make affected victims of the massacres and their associates to take the law into their hands and harm the Cord leaders or their followers. For this reason, the above leaders are blatantly indulging in “Hate Speech”. The responsible institutions including the anti-hate speech commission, the directorate of public prosecutions, the directorate of criminal investigations and Kenya National Human Rights Commission should step in and stop this Jubilee criminalization of the Opposition. The Attorney General Professor Githu Muigai should sit Jubilee leaders down and give them civic education lessons on governance, the role of the national government in security matters and sanctions for organized crimes, dereliction of duty, negligence of duty and sleeping on the job. Maybe they are merely ignorant and need guidance. Mr Bosire is the Member of Parliament for Kitutu Masaba Sometimes in their eargeness to please, court jesters overreach themselves. The hirelings of a governor were left with egg on their face yesterday when they organised a reception for him at Kisumu International Airport, complete with Press in tow. Unfortunately, the man for whom all this was being done was blissfully unaware and cooling his heels in Nairobi. It was left to the hirelings to explain to angry journalists why they wasted their time. Oh, oh, loquacious Kipchumba Murkomen, the Elgeyo Marakwet Senator is a man headed for real trouble. He has so much energy he decided to expend much of it lambasting Opposition leaders over their real and perceived wrongs. So much so that he forgot what his duties were. Now, members of the Senate Devolution Committee, to which Mr Murkomen is the chairman, have had enough of his wanderings and want to jettison him for gross dereliction of duty! Good luck gentlemen! The hactivists must be jumping up and down and exchanging high-fives. The Government‘s new plan to fight the hactivists that have exposed its digital blind side is so dumb it is unbelievable. Why? because it wants to have all its websites under one portal. That makes it easier to cripple all websites at a go. Really clever! President Uhuru Kenyatta contends that problems facing the country will end. Yes, no? No, they will not end on their own. The political elite must work together to drive them away. Problems cannot be wished away as much as finger-pointing and looking for scapegoats will not bring development to the country. The pride and prejudice that leader‘s exhibit will be the death of Kenya. Leaders must learn to talk to others with humility, not rant and rave as is the case currently. And finally... As night falls and Bolivian couples slip between the sheets, pillow talk turns, naturally, to economic policy. At least that‘s the way President Evo Morales sees it, reports Associated Press. The Bolivian leader is running for re-election and has urged followers to spread the word about his policies so that Bolivian couples can decide who to vote for before drifting off to sleep. Morales holds a strong lead in polls ahead of the October vote.
[email protected] Page 16 / READER’S DIALOGUE Intervention needed to save Mumias As a resident of Kakamega County for the past two and a half decades, I can attest to what cane farming has done to help push the economic wheel of the western region and the country at large. The fortunes that Mumias Sugar has brought to this part of the globe are evident all over. However, as we speak, the future of natural sweetness is bleak due to reasons every Tom, Dick and Harry knows.There is rampant corruption in the entire sugar sector. Dumping of cheaper imported sugar is gradually consigning Mumias sugar and other millers to their knees. But perhaps the management of Mumias Sugar should not have have hurried to invest in the production ethanol, power co-generation and water at the expense of improving cane farming. Slowly, sugar farmers are now turning to food crops at the expense of the sugarcane cash crop. The local leaders must shun politics from the company (if any) and help bring back Mumias Sugar to its glory days. If sacking and retrenchment has to be done to help restore the future of Mumias Sugar, so be it. Otherwise, when the company goes down, the effects will be hard-hitting. {Daniel Chibata, Chianda} Raise the level of education for MCAs The many problems being experienced in the county assemblies are as a result of ignorance and the low level of education among Members of the County Assembly (MCAs). Most of the county admininstrators and MCA are basically high school graduates and their conduct bespeaks of the rudimentary academic achievements. Most still behave like the councilors of yesteryears despite the change of name and financial benefits. The country therefore needs to take lessons from their archaic behaviour and excitement with foreign trips to make laws that will ensure holders of these critical offices are men and women of calibre. We may begin with changing the requirements for qualifiers for these offices to being holders of a bachelors degree, at least from 2017. {Jane Wambui, Nyeri} Balancing act needed in retirement The words redeployment, retrenchment and voluntary early retirement used to and still evoke apprehension on part of the targeted employees. This is borne out of the fear of the unknown. For those leaving employment, the thought of living without a regular income and maintaining old lifestyle standards is scary. With the strengthening and enhanced regulation of pension schemes in Kenya, the civil servants intended for layoff have a fall back plan. On the other hand, an employer must maintain communication, demonstrate fairness and transparency. {Joe Musyoki, Kitengela } Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Embrace new approaches to curb poaching, trafficking Early last month, poachers killed Kenya’s most beloved elephant, Satao. On Friday, airport authorities intercepted ivory that was to be exported through the airport. Conservation groups say the recent surge in the illicit ivory has resulted in the killing of 30, 000 African elephants annually in recent years. There is need for countries to stop the illicit trade as it compromises security. Illegal groups use proceeds from poaching to finance rebels and terror groups in some the countries. It also hinders sustainable socio-economic development, destroys the natural wealth and poses risks to global health. The vice remains a threat not only to the wildlife species but also the lives of millions of people who rely on tourism. In addressing this challenge, the Government needs to embrace new anti-poaching approaches and wildlife trafficking without necessarily abandoning the traditional approaches like increasing penalties for offenders. While it is necessary to ensure that offenders are punished, it is important to note that increasing the fines and penalties for illegal activities is not always an effective deterrent. In some instances, it may be counter-productive as it can increase the willingness to pay bribes and may lead to Feedback Ambiguity in law fuels Atwoli-Kambi war This month, we witnessed a war of words and actions between Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi and COTU boss Francis Atwoli. This is precipitated by what I consider an ambiguity in the new NSSF Act in its transitional provisions which the CS has taken advantage of to toss the higher levels of corruption. For this reason, I opine that emphasis be put on these new approaches that are long term. Decentralisation of conservation efforts is one such key approach that engages and employs the community and its structures in a partnership approach to diagnose, identify, respond to and solve the problems of wildlife offenses like poaching and trafficking. Establishing partnerships among wildlife law enforcement agencies, civil society, the private sector and communities to monitor compliance directly and indirectly may help to limit the arbitrary or capricious use of power, increase transparency, and foster better information sharing and intelligence gathering, and can facilitate the investigation of these crimes. The new Wildlife Act establishes county structures to bring together relevant stakeholders within the county to actively harness their participation in the planning and implementation of projects and programmes related to the protection, conservation and management of wildlife resources in the county. With this provision made operational, the issue of poaching should be dealt with at the local level. Related to this is the use of com- COTU boss around. Schedule 2 of the Act states inter alia that any person who immediately before the commencement date is an employee of the previous fund or a member of its board of trustees shall on the commencement date continue in office and is deemed to have been appointed to his office by the board established under the Act. This is the ambiguity, a member of the board is not appointed to his office by the board. How can they now be munity policing, which has become an integral part of law enforcement in wildlife management at the local level. One of its characteristics is the use of decentralised decision-making which yields numerous benefits in curbing poaching and wildlife trafficking. It helps to eliminate misunderstandings, suspicion and conflict among industry, law enforcement officers and the communities in which they operate. Its success may be realised by providing for incentives that will encourage its use. This could be in the form of giving rewards for those who volunteer to support conservation efforts and those who volunteer information that is helpful in charging persons with poaching and trafficking. To make the above approaches a success, we need to sensitise communities and stakeholders on requirements of existing legislation, the sanctions for non-compliance as well as the negative impacts of wildlife crime on nature and society. The wildlife research and training institute should for instance carry out civic education on issues relating to wildlife conservation. Each one of us has a role to play in preserving this natural heritage. Let us all speak against poaching and wildlife trafficking. {Enock Wabwoba, Moi university} deemed to have been appointed to their office by the board established under the Act? Neither of the two Acts, had such room for appointment of board members by the board. One explanation is that the transitional clause applies only to appointees of the board and not the members of the board which favours Kambi. The other would be that the section applies to both board appointees and members of the board which favours Atwoli as he will continue to be in office. {Enock Wabwoba, Bungomal} Judges shouldn’t go for vacation at once The copy and paste mode of doing things is in Kenya to stay. It is all over our lives right from the way we run public institutions to our sense of fashion. Lack of originality in charting our issues is to blame. Necessity is the mother of invention and thus we need to brew local solutions to our local problems. Take the case of vacation for the judges in Kenya’s Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the High Court who are expected to begin their long annual leave from August 1 to September 15. This is despite the fact that the same institution is grappling with a crisis of a backlog of cases. It beats log- ic that such a big number of judges should all go on leave when nearly 180,000 cases are pending in the courts countrywide. When he took office a few years back, Chief Justice Willy Mutunga promised to reform the Judiciary and restore public confidence in the institution.The CJ pinpointed the reduction of case backlog as one of the areas he will address. We are yet to see tangible impact with some cases dating back as long as six years still pending. The overriding reason being the inadequate number of judges and magistrates to effectively handle these cases. And as such it doesn’t augur well that such big number of judges in the three top levels of judicial ladder should go on vacation simultaneously. This culture also called “summer vacation” began in the colonial era. The reasons then were in tandem with the times. What about now? Firstly, literally the months here are anything but hot to warrant the name “summer”. That aside, the JSC should work out a formula that will see the reduction of case backlog while at the same time giving the judges their well deserved rest. A leave for the judges evenly spread out through out the year will be very convenient to the system. YOUR SAY Six million Kenyans may lose jobs if EU bans fresh produce If they are trying to sell toxic produce in the international market wonder what is at markiti. Again the taxpayers shoulder the cost of name only sleeping government agencies that do nothing to protect the people. Shilling They may even end up selling the rejected produce locally to unsuspecting citizens. Disaster! kedgimibadhi It is sad that the EU may be compelled to close the door on our fresh produce. Of course it shows how poor our law enforcement agencies are performing. The solution does not lie in more laws being gazetted. Rather, enforce what have by overhauling Kephis, HCDA and PCPB, which have all failed the exporters. Compliance with EU regulations starts from soil analysis, evaluation of pest control chemicals, plant growth enhancement fertilizers and nutrients, plant handling at various stages etc. This means agencies must be consistently evaluate the industry prior to certificates of export being issued. Of particular blame is the PCPB which needs to check what its members are ofloading into the market. Penalties for errant members should be harsh while fake products should be punitive to deter potential criminals. Continuous education of farmers on merits of compliance is essential and Govt. should chip in to fund increased awareness of safe use of chemicals. A fund needs to be established funded by licencing and penalties from errant exporters. Mundue Same old script:greed,corruption, impunity.the solution? Strict enforcement of regulations before shipment.we can’t play tricks with E.U.and expect to get away with it. Buendia Unfortunately the way these boys are handling the country, the deadline will come and our products will be banned. Njerinyah And by then we can count on the ignorant voices to say - “Let them lock the market we do not need them, we will eat our produce!” shillings Kaparo likely to replace Mzalendo Kibunjia at NCIC Kaparo will definitely be appointed and worsen an already bad situation because he already supports a govt accused of partiality. Vivikalenga Follow us! www. facebook.com/ standardmedia @standardkenya { Ogaye Odhiambo, Moi’s Bridge} How to write us: Letters should be addressed to: The Editor, Letters, P O Box 30080, Nairobi, Kenya or e-mail
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Nels were said a “We rge uced our metres,” o. in cha in Musoma his accomplice se in have redd-a-half kilo rge Onyang ities and Segeria d inside a guesthou one-an operator Geotown author an irate ambushe and attacked by matatuording to the Acc the town Tale of a county operating from temporary offices THARAKA NITHI COUNTY Transition Authority pledge to give Sh70m to build the head office hasn’t come through By FRANCIS NGIGE Amid the rolling scrubs and withered vegetation stands a long wooden building nondescript to the unfamiliar eye but an anchor in the community of some 300,000 people. To visitors, the humdrum building maybe an ordinary structure but to the people of Tharaka Nithi County, it is everything. Being the current seat of power for the County Government, the Chiakariga Governor’s office is the place where major decisions that have direct effect to their daily lives are carried out. It is the place where the community comes together to meet their governor to air their grievances and get to know the development agenda of the devolved unit. The not-fully-occupied space in the nondescript office building does not exhibit any signs of modern exuberance like other luxurious governors’ offices across the country. Apart from the contemporary furniture, the office lacks lavish fittings such as air conditioners to check the extreme heat that is associated with the semi arid Tharaka sub-county. Being one of the counties that have to literally start from the scratch, Tharaka Nithi has to endure the discomfiture of operating from a temporary abode as they wait for the Transition Authority (TA) to fulfill its promise of releasing money for the construction of headquarters. DAMPENED SPIRITS The sweltering sun has turned the area into a huge sauna. But despite all these challenges, the issues of lack of a proper headquarter has not dampened the spirits of the Tharaka Nithi County. The governor Samuel Ragwa is driven daily to the temporary office at Chiakariga, some 35km from Chuka, the commercial hub of the county. He, like other employees who have to work from the county headquarters at Kathwana, has to endure the dusty roads that dot the area. Apart from the main Embu-Meru NO COUNTY OFFICES • Being one of the counties that have to literally start from scratch, Tharaka Nithi has to endure the discomfiture of operating from a temporary abode as they wait for the Transition Authority (TA) to fulfill its promise of releasing money for the construction of headquarters • TA promised to release Sh70 million to construct county headquarters highway that cuts across the county, the county has no other tarmac roads, which makes Ragwa’s job well cut out for him. Ragwa says these challenges have not prevented his Government from carrying out the mandate that given to them. “At first, we were promised some Sh70 million by the Transition Authority to construct county headquarters at Kathwana but more than a year later, nothing has been forthcoming,” Ragwa said. TA’s failure to release money for the construction of offices has seen the County Government allocate some funds received from the exchequer for the task. “We have already set the ball rolling and the construction will begin any time from now. But as you have seen, lack of offices has not stopped us from working. From these tempo- The temporary structures housing the Tharaka Nithi County offices at Kathwana some 30 kilometres from Chuka town. The County Assembly is also housed in these structures. [PHOTO: KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD] rary offices, we are able to continue with the development agenda,” said Ragwa during an interview in his office. As part of improving the county’s infrastructure, Ragwa’s Government has already started improving the Chuka–Kathwana road to bitumen standards with the assistance of the National Government. “All the roads in the county have been paved and improved to ease the means of communication. A substantial amount of our budget is going to infrastructural improvement,” said Ragwa. The governor, however says the allocation from the National Government was very small compared to the humongous task that lies ahead in the development of the county that comprises Maara, Chuka, Igambang’ombe and Tharaka constituencies. “The first year we got an allocation of Sh2.5 billion while the next one we got a slight increase to Sh2.7 billion. This is a drop in the ocean. We expect the Government to review this formula of allocating resources since the poverty levels in counties such as this is very high,” said Ragwa. The County Secretary for Roads and Transport Basilio Gitonga said all weather roads have been graded. “We have already graded over 900 kilometres of roads within the county. About 15 to 20 per cent of them have been graveled,” said Gitonga. The tarmacking of Chuka town roads has heralded a new phase in the county, which had earned the dubious reputation of being the only town, which is 100 years old but without a tarmac. However, residents are optimistic this will soon change with the advent of the devolved system of governance. FOOD SUPPLY “We have started seeing some changes. Before the advent of devolved units, these roads were rarely done but now we are able to transport our produce to the market,” said Baptista Kibaara, a resident of Chiakariga. For the residents of the major trading centres, the setting up of high mast lights has boosted business operations at night and has boosted security. According to the County Integrated Development plan, the county is investing in infrastructure such as roads networks, energy, ICT and water supplies to reduce the cost of doing business hence bring down commodity prices. “Investing in agriculture transformation and food security, including opening up new land under irri- gation to expand food supply, reduce food prices to bring down the cost of living, support expansion of agro-processing industries will spur growth,” said Deputy Governor Eliud Mati. Ragwa revealed plans to boost agriculture productivity through irrigation in drought prone areas. Through the support of the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) an irrigation scheme worth Sh120 million is set to be rolled out at Miomponi in Tharaka South sub-county. “Development of a livestock training centre has also been put in place to enhance the use of modern technology in rearing livestock. An investor has already been identified for that purpose,” Ragwa said. He said mechanisms that have been put in place to improve smallholder farmers’ access to markets through improvement of feeder roads, adding that inter county trade agreements will enable them sell their produce in other counties. He said they are exploring the possibility of exporting farm produce to other countries such as Germany where samples of products such as green grams, green vegetables and baskets have been taken to explore the possibility of selling the products in the country, according information provided by the Kenya National Farmers Federation. Page 18 / COUNTY NEWS MAKUENI COUNTY Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard KAJIADO COUNTY MP wants school’s accounts audited BBy Daniel Nzia Mbooni MP Kisoi Munyao has called for a forensic audit of the books of accounts of the troubled Kitondo Boys High School in the constituency. “We need to be told how the school funds have been spent in the last couple of years,” the MP said during a highly charged meeting that had been convened after students at the school rioted for the third time in less than a month. Kisoi claimed that torching of the administration block last week was aimed at destroying evidence on financial management at the institution. During the meeting, it was resolved that each student pays Sh3,000 to rebuild the torched buildings and other properties. KITUI COUNTY AP charged with defilement BBy Paul Mutua Teachers and pupils of Kenvic School celebrate after being awarded during the Kajiado North Education Day. They emerged the best school in the county. [PHOTO: PETERSON GITHAIGA/STANDARD] MURANG’A COUNTY BUNGOMA COUNTY Herder stumbles on skeleton in bush Aphiaplus to sponsor 1,353 bright students BBy Boniface Gikandi BBy TITUS OTEBA Police in Murang’a will conduct a DNA test to help establish age and gender of a skeleton that was discovered in a thicket in Kambiti, Murang’a South Sub-county. The skeleton was found in the bush by a herdsman who was grazing his livestock in the area. Murang’a County Police Commander Naomi Ichami appealed to people with missing relatives to help identify the skeleton. “Besides the skeleton, the police recovered a green jacket and a green T-shirt, which we suspect belong to the deceased,” said Ichami. At the same time, warned those selling illicit brews in the area that they risked being prosecuted. NAKURU COUNTY Attacks on boda boda operators on the rise BBy Mercy Kahenda Alarm has been raised over the rise of attacks targeted at boda boda operators in Nakuru town. The Kenya Motor Cycle and Tuktuk owners and riders association (Kemora) said three of their members have so far been killed in the last one week. Kemora National Chairman Samson Nundu said all the victims were robbed of their motorcycles and other valuables. Mr Nundu said the killings are executed by people who pose as passengers. “The gangs pose as passengers and and kill boda boda operators who refuse to obey their orders sometimes in broad day light,” said Nundu. Meanwhile, Nakuru Traffic boss Isaac Kimutus has called on boda boda operators to comply with traffic rules to avoid accidents. Nakuru County Governor Kinuthia Mbugua NAKURU COUNTY IPOA to look into fisherman’s killing BBy ANTONY GITONGA Nakuru governor Kinuthia Mbugua has asked the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) to intervene and investigate the shooting to death of a fisherman in Lake Naivasha. This comes as the saga continues to deepen with fingers pointing to a white settler and a group of anti-stock theft unit officers for the murder which caused massive demonstrations along the Moi South Lake road. Addressing residents of Karagita Estate after two days of chaos, the governor condemned the killing saying those behind the incident will face the full wrath of the law. “I have spoken to the Independent Police oversight Authority who will investigate the case and I call for patience as we seek to get to the bottom of this issue,” the governor said. Mbugua also ordered for the immediate release of several youth who had been arrested by police during the demonstration. “The county shall clear the hospital bills of all those who were injured during the demonstrations and we shall also assist the victim’s family” he said. The governor attributed the crisis around the lake to unemployment, adding that the county government will register and empower youths in the sprawling estate to fish. About 1,353 needy students in Bungoma County have a reason to smile after a Non-Governmental Organisation offered to sponsor their education. The group, Aphiaplus Western Kenya, will use Sh13.5 million in the project, targeting bright but needy students in both secondary schools and tertiary institutions. Speaking at Kenya Industrial Estate (KIE) in Bungoma yesterday, the group’s Bungoma and Busia counties Project Co-odinator Marygorethy Mboya said the drive is aimed at ensuring the students continue with their education. Bungoma County Deputy Governor Hillary Chongwony said that education is the key to success and urged the beneficiaries to strive to excel in their studies. MIGORI COUNTY Parents on the spot over child labour BBy Nick Oluoch Parents in Kuria, Migori County have been blamed for contributing to the falling education standards in the area by encouraging child labour. Speaking in Kuria West constituency yesterday, Migori County Assembly Budget and Appropriation Committee Chairman Matthew Abedi Marowa said it was unfortunate that some parents from the area were encouraging their children to drop out of school and work as manual labourers. “It is sad that while it is parents who should be fighting child labour, we have received reports of parents actually encouraging to drop out of school,” he Mr Marowa. An administration police officer in Kitui County has been charged with defiling and indecently assaulting two girls aged five and eight years. Constable Jacob Osano, 36, appeared before Kitui Senior Resident Magistrate Albert Lesootia on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution said the accused committed the offences at the Matinyani AP lines on July 13 this year. The minors are daughters of two female administration police officers based at the same station. The magistrate gave the accused a Sh70,000 bond and set hearing of the case for October 10. Dominique Davoux of EU KAKAMEGA OUNTY BARINGO COUNTY EU gives county Sh1.2 billion pledge BBy Gathenya Njaramba The European Union will inject about Sh1.2 billion in Baringo County to fund research on food security and livestock. A team led by Dominique Davoux, Head of Agriculture at the EU, toured parts of the county over the weekend and said the grant money will help boost food security in the arid and semi arid areas. The team reviewed development projects funded by the EU and which SNV Netherlands Development Organisation and other partners are implementing. The delegation also held discussions with the County Government to identify potential livelihood projects that they will support. ODM MP tells CORD to give Uhuru ‘peace’ BBy Daniel Psirmoi Sirisia MP John Waluke of ODM has asked CORD leaders to respect President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto and give them a chance to govern. In what may be seen as breaking ranks with leaders of his coalition, Waluke appealed to CORD Principals Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang’ula and other elected leaders to give the Jubilee leadership ‘peace of mind’, so that development is actualised in zones that did not vote for the ruling coalition. The MP said leaders should engage with the Government constructively irrespective of their political affiliation. Speaking during a fundraiser in his constituency over the weekend, Waluke said though he was elected on an ODM ticket, he recognises that Uhuru and Ruto have a five-year mandate. NAIROBI COUNTY Inmates from Nairobi Remand Prison perform a dance during the launch of the Legal Resources Foundation Trust strategic plan for 2014-2018 in Nairobi yesterday. [PHOTO: COLLINS KWEYU/STANDARD] COUNTY NEWS / Page 19 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard SIAYA COUNTY MIGORI COUNTY TRANS NZOIA COUNTY MP wants Migingo Gem residents call for MP wants plebiscite, poll held same day deal implemented ‘black spot’ mark BBy Lawrence Aluru BBy Nick Oluoch Nyatike MP Edick Anyanga has called on Kenya and Uganda to fully implement agreements made by the two countries on the disputed Migingo Island. Speaking in his constituency yesterday, Anyanga said while the agreement was important for the well being of both Kenyans and Ugandans, it would be of little importance if the two countries did not commit to fully implement it. “The agreement by the two countries is a milestone in dealing with the issue of Migingo. What remains now is for the agreements to be fully implemented to bring peace on the island,” he said. Last week, the two governments signed a deal to allow Kenyan fishermen operating on the island to freely operate on the Ugandan waters without being arrested. Ugandan security personnel will equally be able to freely cross over to Kenyan beaches to buy food and medicine. Residents of Owila village in Siaya County have urged both the national and county governments to immediately erect road bumps to help reduce accidents in the area. The demand comes a day after Grace Odongo Owiti, 36, was hit and killed by a speeding vehicle which was heading to Siaya from Kisumu on her way to the market. Wilkister Olula, the deceased’s sister, said the death was as a result of negligence and careless driving along that road. Ms Olula, a member of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, urged the Public Works office to mark the area as a black spot in order to ensure drivers are more cautious. She said the deceased is the third family member to die at spot in six months. VIHIGA COUNTY BUNGOMA COUNTY Khaniri: Open up procurement Parents blamed for early pregnancies BBy Jacob Ngetich BBy Eric lungai BBy TITUS OTEBA An MP allied to the Jubilee coalition has urged the National Assembly to come up with a legislation that will see contentious issues being proposed for a referendum by the CORD coalition be decided along with the 2017 General Election. Cherang’any MP Wesley Korir said a bipartisan panel should be set up to come up with questions that will be put to the electorate alongside the election of leaders in the polls to save time and money. Separately, Saboti MP David Wafula (New Ford Kenya) said the Constitution should be amended to do away with clauses that bar presidential candidates from vying for any other seat while West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin (Kanu) defended the criticism of Government by the Opposition, saying it is healthy. Vihiga Senator George Khaniri has asked Governor Moses Akaranga to decentralise county procurement processes for efficiency and curb corruption. The Senator said centralising the process has slowed down development programmes that were to be undertaken by some departments in the county and adversely contributed to corruption. “The procurement processes should be decentralised to fight the massive corruption cases that have been noted around,” Khaniri said adding he had received complains from the County Assembly and Executive over the frustrations they have been facing from the procurement department. An education officer in Bungoma County has blamed parents and guardians for the increasing number of school girls getting pregnant. Bungoma West Sub-County District Education Officer Tom Oluoch expressed his disappointment that parents have neglected their duties and are not offering proper guidance, leaving the girls to fall prey to young men’s tricks and later get dumped. “Parental guidance is very essential in the upbringing of young children, especially girls and if they are left to make their own decisions at a tender age they will end up ruining their lives through early pregnancies which leads them to drop out of schools,” noted the DEO Speaking at Lwandanyi Primary School, the DEO also blamed poverty for the upsurge of early pregnancies. ISIOLO COUNTY KAKAMEGA COUNTY Clerics tell leaders to stop wrangles BOMET COUNTY BBy Alex Wakhisi Casuals protest delayed payment Bomet County casual workers on Monday staged a peaceful demonstration protesting delayed payment which they alleged was occasioned by the failure by Bomet County Assembly to approve the budget. More than 150 workers took to the street to protest saying they had not received payment for the last three months. The demonstrators marched towards County assembly where they presented their grievances to Speaker Geoffrey Kipngetich and Leader of majority Josphat Kirui. KWS officers guard three suspected poachers who were arrested in Isiolo with two pieces of ivory weighing 12kg valued at Sh1.5 million. They also had a G3 rifle with three rounds of ammunition and a carbine rifle with eight rounds of ammunition. [PHOTO: BRUNO MUTUNGA/STANDARD] L ECIA OFFER P S 2 MAGAZINES FOR THE PRICE OF 1 Buy a current issue of any international magazine and get a past issue enclosed. AVAILABLE IN SELECT STORES AND SUPERMARKETS COUNTRYWIDE Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) bishops have urged Government and Opposition leaders to stop constant wrangles which they said affected the country’s development. Speaking during the ordination of priests and deacons at ACK Kakamega Diocese, Bishop Jackson ole Sapit of Kericho Diocese said leaders should reconcile the citizenry instead of threatening one another. Bishop Simon Oketch of ACK Maseno North warned politicians against secluding religious leaders in handling challenges facing the country. “Politicians should accept to talk to religious leaders to find solutions to the plight of Kenyans,” said bishop Oketch. Six deacons were ordained to priesthood, while five evangelists were made deacons during the ceremony. Page 20 / CENTRAL NEWS THARAKA NITHI COUNTY First phase of Sh178m project done BBy PEACE LOISE MBAE The Tharaka Nithi County Government is setting up an irrigation scheme worth Sh178 million. The first phase of Mbogoni Irrigation Project in Chuka Igambang’ombe constituency is complete and the second phase is underway. County Executive Committee member for Agriculture Kenneth Mburia said the project will benefit over 500 farmers. “We are partnering with farmers to ensure our residents get food security in accordance with the governor’s manifesto,” he said. Mburia said the first phase worth Sh78 million has been helpful to farmers and the second phase of drip irrigation is the next project they are embarking on. Mbogoni water project involves piping water to farms, supporting farmers with necessary materials for food production and a cereals storage facility. Mburia said the County Government will increase the number of irrigation projects to ensure the county achieves food security. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard MCAs, governor clash over huge travel cash in budget KIRINYAGA COUNTY BBy Munene Kamau The Kirinyaga County Assembly and executive are deadlocked over the 2014/2015 budget. Governor Joseph Ndathi has declined to assent to the Budget because the Assembly made amendments that are not agreeable. In the amended budget, the Members of the County Assembly(MCAs), have allocated themselves Sh10 million for hospitality while the Executive has not been allocated even a single penny for the purpose. They have also in the same vein allocated themselves Sh40 million for their domestic travel while the Executive has been given only Sh17 million for the same. As for the foreign trips, the MCAs have given themselves Sh30 million while the Executive has been allocated Sh10 million. It was on these basis the civil ser- vants in the County numbering 2,000 raised a red flag last week wondering why the County Assembly with only 29 MCAs and about 200 staffers should allocate itself the huge sums of money at the expense of the other arms of the county. The Union of Kenya Civil Servants branch also questioned why the MCAs had slashed the budgetary allocation for the Gender and Youth from Sh33 million to Sh6 million. “There is no way a person of sound mind would slash down a budget of Sh33 million to a mere Sh6 million for such a crucial sector,” said the Union’s county Executive Secretary Paul Ndungu. Documents in our possession show that the assembly has violated the Public Finance Management Act as well as the County Government Act by making amendments to the budget. The assembly has also included other development projects not contained in the County Integrated Development Plan while county plans are the MCAS AMEND BUDGET • In the amended budget, Kirinyaga Members of the County Assembly have allocated themselves Sh10 million for hospitality • They have also in the same vain allocated themselves Sh40 million for their domestic travel while the Executive has been given only Sh17 million for the same • As for the foreign trips, the MCAs have given themselves Sh30 million while the Executive has been allocated Sh10 million basis for budgeting and spending in the county. The documents explain to the assembly that the controller of Budget cannot authorise withdrawal of funds from the county revenue fund to finance the amended Budget. On July 17, the Assembly Finance Chairman David Mathenge wrote to the controller of Budget informing her that the sectoral committees in consultation with the Budget and Appropriations Committee did scrutinise and conclude the budget tabled on June 25 and adopted the following day. “The vote on account envisaged under the Public Finance Management Act, has been overtaken by events hence not applicable, “ Mathenge said in his letter. Civil servants are threatening to storm the assembly chambers on August 5 should they not have received their July salaries. Ndathi is yet to approve the budget. A recent progress report by the Controller of Budget on County Implementation revealed that as at March this year, Kirinyaga was among counties that overspent on purchase of luxurious vehicles and foreign trips. Fun day relief food Tharaka is experiencing famine after failed rains in the last three seasons. The county Agriculture ministry says 20,000 people are in need of relief food. “We have had food insecurity in this region for many years but we hope this will change from the water projects we are setting up,” said mburia, adding that the county has a lot of potential in agriculture. “We have numerous rivers that pass through our county and if we put them to use the problem of famine will be a thing of the past,” he said. He said the county would be on top of the market in production of cereals such as green grams, sorghum and peas if there was enough water for irrigation. “We are the best producers of green grams in the country and with water, we can achieve a lot,” he said. The County Government plans to establish 11 irrigation projects and 11 water projects in the three sub counties. Muslims celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadhan by taking boat rides at Uhuru Park, Nairobi. [PHOTO: FIDELIS KABUNYI/ STANDARD] Sh100m coffee mill idle two years after import Department returns fifteen children to school in Mbeere KIRINYAGA COUNTY BBy Munene Kamau A Sh100 million coffee mill imported almost two years ago by the Kirinyaga District Cooperative Union is yet to be installed despite land being available. The mill, according to information available is lying at a go down in Nairobi due to some technical hitches while it should be serving farmers and reducing milling costs. Union chairman Kimani Gatuguta when contacted said he found the mill stored at the go down when he took over from the previous official. “I have seen the mill where it is stored in three big containers but cannot tell you exactly when it will be transported and fixed on our plot near Kagio market,” he said. The Union has also come under heavy criticism from coffee farmers for allegedly engaging in multi-million projects without involving them. “Who can tell me the logic behind the importation of the Sh100 million coffee mill when we have even far much better mills at the Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) Sagana which are underutilised?” asked Njogu Njeru, a farmer. The County Secretary in charge of Cooperatives Stanley Gachugo declined to comment on the issue. “I am out of the county until next week. Perhaps you could hold on till then when I will be able to respond to queries the farmers are raising regarding the future coffee cooperative societies,” he said. Leaders of cooperative societies have also been accused of colluding with unscrupulous coffee millers to exploit farmers. Njeru alleged that the leaders receive up to Sh5 million from private millers as an inducement to have their societies deliver the crop to them, hence the reluctance to involve farmers in critical decisions. Njeru has since petitioned Governor Joseph Ndathi to intervene and have the County Assembly come up with legislation to give farmers ultimate say in the affairs of their produce. EMBU COUNTY BBy Joseph Muchiri The children’s department in Mbeere South sub-county has taken back to school 15 children who had dropped out. They were part of 50 children from the area who had dropped out of school and were rescued by the department’s officials. Area children’s officer Grace Nyawira said eight of the children taken back to school were candidates in schools around Kiritiri, Gikiiro and Gachoka. She said many of the children dropped out of school to engage in child labour such as picking miraa or drawing water to be used in miraa farms. “We found a candidate who was drawing water using a tuk tuk in Kiritiri. These are children who need care and protection,” said Ms Nyawira. She said her office hd formed a network with area head teachers and chiefs to identify children who have dropped out of school. The network then approaches the parents and counsels the children on the need to attend school and are required to sign promissory notes. CENTRAL NEWS / Page 21 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard EMBU COUNTY Embu sets stringent alcohol laws Lessons on setting aside funds BBy Joseph Muchiri Embu Governor Martin Wambora has signed into law the County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act with a strict warning to police that they must ensure total compliance. Wambora expressed optimism that the law would regulate sale and consumption of alcohol and ensure that area residents are not exposed to lethal drinks. The law sets a maximum of Sh2 million or five years imprisonment in default, or both, to anyone who manufactures or sells unlicensed liquor. The Act, which was passed by the Embu County Assembly this month, sets ground for appointment of five inspectors in each sub-county charged with ensuring total enforcement of the new law. Wambora said the Sh150,000 fine set by the law to anyone found selling alcohol to persons under the age of 18 will protect minors from being introduced to alcoholism at an early age. “The provisions of the new law will be tough and will help prevent lethal liquor, like the ones that left more than 40 residents of Shauri slums dead in May, from reaching our residents. The law will also generate income for the county,” Wambora said. He said anyone found selling liquor to an already drunk person will be prosecuted. County trade and tourism executive member, Suleiman Nthiga, said bars will open at 2pm and close at 11pm during weekdays, and from 11am to 3am during weekends and public holidays. County Liquor Dealers Association member Johnstone Nyaga, said they are pleased with the new law and asked to be involved in deciding how to spend money from liquor licences. KIAMBU COUNTY BBy Kamau Maichuhie Murang’a County MP Sabina Chege addresses women at Gakuyu market in Kigumo sub-county where she educated them on the need to embrace table banking. [PHOTO: BONIFACE GIKANDI/STANDARD] Gatundu South aspirants call for free, fair poll KIAMBU COUNTY The National Alliance (TNA) MPs and MCAs from Kiambu and beyond who have declined to support the party’s candidate in the fourth coming Gatundu South by-election have been warned that disciplinary action will be taken against them. TNA Secretary General Onyango Oloo said the party will not just sit and watch as MPs and MCAs, who were elected on the party ticket, abandon the party candidate at the eleventh hour. Speaking after holding a closed door meeting with the Gatundu South MCAs at a Gatundu Hotel, Oloo said the party has resolved to take disciplinary action against TNA lawmakers and MCAs who refuse to support Moses Kuria. “As a party, we have to ensure the law is followed to the letter. We will not hesitate to crack the whip by taking disciplinary action against those elected leaders who will not support the party and its flag bearer,” Oloo said. The party is currently in a dilemma after Kiambu MPs, and to an extent those from central Kenya, openly refused to endorse Moses Kuria for the seat in the mini-poll slated for BBy PHARES MUTEMBEI Kiarie Kamere, New Democrats Party candidate for the Gatundu South parliamentary by-election. Moses Kuria, TNA Party candidate for the Gatundu South parliamentary by-election. be free and fair. Speaking at Kiganjo town during a campaign rally, Kuria exuded confidence of clinching the parliamentary seat in the forthcoming mini-polls. “I am confident I will win this seat. I want to tell my opponent not to fear since this poll will be free and fair,” Kuria said. Gatundu South constituency IEBC returning officer Kipruto Yegon has said IEBC is adequately prepared, and is committed to conducting a free and fair poll. He called on the candidates to ensure they follow the election code of conduct, which they have individually committed themselves to abide by. “We are ready for this poll and it is now up to the candidates and their followers to ensure they conduct themselves in-line with the election code of conduct. Rest assured that the law shall take its course if this is not done,” said the returning officer. The official spoke amidst intensified last minute campaigns by both parties. next week. The MPs led by Lari lawmaker Mburu Kahangara, Njoroge Baiya (Githunguri), Kigo Njenga (Gatundu North), Humphrey Njuguna (Gatanga), Njogu Barua (Gichugu) among others, while speaking recently at Karinga Girls during a funds drive presided over by Deputy President William Ruto, declined to endorse the candidature of Moses Kuria. The MPs instead said the people of Gatundu South should be given a chance to decide who they want as their next MP without undue influence from the political class. Speaking to The Standard following Oloo’s statement, Kahangara said though he is still loyal and clearly understands his obligation towards the party, he will not support a candidate who he alleges does not reflect the people’s will. Kahangara faulted Oloo for being part of the team that supervised the party primaries that he claimed were shoddy and marred by massive irregularities. “Though I am a TNA MP, I am in no way obligated to support a candidate who I feel did not fairly get the party ticket. We know there were massive irregularities that denied the voice of the people to prevail. It is unfortunate that this happened while party officials, who are now threatening us, watched,” Kahangara said. Sand mining halted after four are buried alive in Igembe MERU COUNTY BBy Kamau Maichuhie Candidates in the forthcoming Gatundu South by-election have called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure that the mini-polls scheduled for next week are free and fair. Kiarie Kamere, vying on a New Democrats Party ticket, has said the people of Gatundu South will not accept anything less than a transparent mini-poll, whose results will be reflective of the voice of the people. “We want to make it clear to IEBC that we are not going to accept anything less than poll results that reflect the people’s will. We urge the electoral body to ensure the by-election is free, fair and devoid of any controversies,” he said. Kamere was campaigning on Monday at Kiamworia village ahead of the by-election slated for August 7. The National Alliance (TNA) candidate, Moses Kuria, also echoed Kamere’s sentiments and expressed confidence that the mini-polls will Official: TNA to discipline MPs opposed to Kuria All sand and murram mining activities in Igembe Central have been stopped, following an incident last Monday where a mine collapsed, killing four people and injured one other person. Yesterday, a team comprising of Igembe Central MP Kubai Kiringo, Meru County Commissioner Wilfred Nyagwanga and National Environment Management Authority (Nema) officials toured the scene of the tragedy to console bereaved families and raise awareness on the dangers of murram harvesting in the area. “Most of the miners are local young people trying to eke a living. They unfortunately dug too deep into the escarpment and the overlying mass collapsed and buried them,” Kiringo said. He said all mining activities have been halted to enable Nema assess whether the quarries are safe or not. Eyewitnesses of the Monday inci- dent said the accident happened as 12 men loaded sand into a lorry beneath the wall. They said strong winds and loose soil might have contributed to the wall caving in and trapping the miners. “They were scooping sand into the lorry when all of a sudden, the wall caved in and crumbled on top of them. Even the lorry was buried by the sand, five men were unable to get out and we were only able to rescue one,” said Wilson Makembo, who was involved in the rescue mission. Igembe South OCPD Patrick Mbarire told The Standard that the one rescued was taken to Nyambene Hospital while the dead were transferred to Meru Level 5 Hospital mortuary. “We have now closed the quarry. There are other quarries we know and others we do not, but if anybody wants to harvest sand, they must get a license from Nema,” Mbarire said. Meru Governor, Peter Munya, sent a message of condolence to the bereaved families and said the county government will take appropriate action to ensure sand harvesters adhere to safety guidelines. Page 22 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Page 23 Page 24 / COAST NEWS Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Mozambicans divided over envoy’s visit, repatriation KWALE COUNTY BBy Tobias Chanji A meeting convened by the Mozambican ambassador Floriano Maneno to quell the growing dissent among Makonde community of Kwale and his Government turned chaotic at Jomo Kenyatta Primary School on Sunday after they split in two. Half of the estimated 40,000 Makonde people who trace their roots to Mozambique support efforts by Mozambique’s effort to register them to vote in that country’s October polls and eventually repatriate them to the Southern Africa country but the rest want to be given Kenyan citizenship after intermarrying with Kenyans and living in Kenya for more than 60 years. The Makonde live in Gasi, Mwangwey and Ramisi in Kwale county and also in Vipingo, Kilifi County. Most of them trace their roots to a group of Mozambicans that came to Kenya during the Second World War to work as labourers in farms in Kilifi, Kwale and Taita Taveta. They are mostly poor and illiterate and have lived in legal limbo because they are not normally issued with Kenyan identity papers despite their long stay in Kenya and marriage to Kenyans. Although Kenya has declared them stateless, it has never expelled them and in recent years Mozambique has tried to entice them to return home. Every year, the Mozambican Embassy in Nairobi and consulate in Mombasa tries to register them to vote and on Sunday Floriano went to Kwale to meet them. The opposition in Mozambique has often accused the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) of using such population to rig elections. One faction was singing ‘viva Frelimo’ in praise of Mozambique’s ruling party while the second group were reciting the famous Kenyan Mapambano song to register their displeasure of how their home country is handling their plight. “These guys have come here and found us doing our meeting peacefully then started shouting. I come from Mozambique but I also like Kenya but they should have given an opportunity to dialogue first,” said Jomo Mwarabu who was in support of the meeting. The second faction, however, said the meeting was of no significance as the main agenda of the envoy was to convince them to vote in the upcoming elections scheduled for October. “What they are telling us is that Mozambique is good and has good life. We do not want to hear that. What they should tell us is how the Kenyan Government will recognise us,” said the community’s chairperson Thomas Nguli. Nguli said there is no need of going back to Mozambique because they were born in Kenya and don’t have any known relatives in Mozambique. The chairperson claimed that the Mozambican Government only wants to use them to vote and called those supporting the move had been paid. A number of issues were raised including the lack of identity cards that have hindered their operations in Kenya. “I did hairdressing but cannot get a certificate due to lack of an identity card. I am married to a Kamba man with whom we have two children but TAITA TAVETA COUNTY County receives first fully equipped mobile clinic BBy PSCU STATELESS COMMuNiTY • Half of the estimated 40,000 Makonde people who trace their roots to Mozambique support efforts by Mozambique’s effort to register them to vote in the country’s October polls and eventually repatriate them to the Southern Africa nation • The rest want to be given Kenyan citizenship after intermarrying with Kenyans and living in Kenya for more than 60 years The Makonde live in Gasi, Mwangwey and Ramisi in Kwale county and Vipingo, Kilifi County any time I apply for an identity card I am asked to come with my parents identity cards but they also don’t have,” lamented Christine Kurwa. Livedus Daniel who came to Kenya in 1940 says he has no idea how his home country looks like. The meeting became so stormy until police had to be called in to quell calm people down by throwing out the faction against the High commissioner who in the entire session was quite. Bertina Thomas is restrained during a meeting with the Mozambican Ambassador Floriano Maneno at Jomo Kenyatta Primary School in Kwale on Sunday. [PHOTO: KELVIN KARANI/STANDARD] Kwale Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has been planning to petition the Senate to discuss the registration issues facing the community. The committee’s chairperson who is also Kinango ward representative Salim Awadh told The Standard that this was the only way to help the community get Kenyan IDs after seeking an advice from the Kwale registrar of persons. “We summoned the officials from the registrar’s office who gave us that advice. The locals staying with the Makonde community have embraced them,” said Awadh. Other foreign communities in Kwale include Shirazi, Pemba, Rwandese and Burundians, said Kwale registrar of persons Denis Mwanza, adding that besides petitioning Senate, the other option is to seek advice from the Immigration department. Taita Taveta County has received the first fully kitted “Beyond Zero” mobile clinic from the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta. This was a dream come true for resident as the First Lady handed over the mobile clinic keys to the county’s leadership led by Governor John Mruttu. “When I learnt that over 5,500 Kenyan mothers die every year while giving life to the next generation and that over 100,000 children die annually from preventable diseases, I decided to do something about it,” she said. Speaking in Wundanyi town, Mrs Kenyatta urged Kenyans to stop concealing HIV-infected children but instead facilitate their treatment to enable them lead normal lives. The First Lady regretted that only two in every five HIV-infected children are on life saving medicines. She said saving lives is a collective responsibility. “This mobile clinic should be used to deliver essential health services such as vaccination, ante natal care, treatment of sick children and parents, HIV testing and treatment. It will also be used to strengthen emergency services,” said the First Lady. KWALE COUNTY Five girls arrested over dormitory inferno BBy Patrick Beja Kwale MPs defend State House visit amid protests from clerics KWALE COUNTY BBy Tobias Chanji Two MPs from Kwale who are among the leaders who visited State House last week have come out to defend their move, a day after some Muslim clerics and leaders gave them 14 days to apologise. In separate interviews, Women representative Zainab Chidzuga and Msambweni MP Suleiman Dori explained why they went for the trip. “The President called us to apologise because he missed Iftar due to his busy schedule,” said Dori. Dori said the event gave them the much needed opportunity to present the list of projects they want completed by the National Government. The Msambweni lawmaker, who claimed that his stand in ODM was not questionable, said the expansion of Ukunda airstrip and compensation of families will start before December. “My support for ODM is 100 per cent and I have no intention whatsoever of moving out but our people should differentiate between politics and development,” Dori said. Chidzuga said they will not ask for any forgiveness because they went to State House to push for the completion of projects. “No one is against anybody visiting State House and we are not the first ones. Those people should have asked what we went for before lashing at us,” said Chidzuga, adding that some clerics were angry because they were not invited for the Iftar that was to be presided over by the President. Other leaders who accompanied the two were Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya, Senator Boy Juma Boy, MPs Khatib Mwashetani (Lungalunga), Hassan Mwanyoha (Matuga) and Gonzi Rai (Kinango). On Monday, Muslim leaders and politicians from Kwale County vowed to support the opposition’s call for a referendum. historical injustices Speaking at the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) offices in Diani, the leaders said the referendum will address some of the challenges facing devolution and historical injustices. “Those who went to Nairobi did so at their own individual capacity. As Kwale people we are fully behind the referendum and we are ready to collect more that enough signatures for that course,” said Kwale Assembly Majority Leader Nassoro Mguta. CIPK South Coast chairman Sheikh Hamis Banda said a referendum is on the right path, adding that those who do not know the work of an opposition should read the Constitution carefully. Banda said those who went to State House should come clean and tell the people what they went to do. “We are giving them 14 days to apologise to the people of Kwale or to kiss goodbye any electoral seats,” Banda warned. Kwale ODM Secretary Omar Boga said CORD politicians who are dining with Jubilee were actually engaging in business which is gained individually. “The leaders are just party hopping with the Government of the day on pretext of development but lack any ideology,” Boga said. Police have arrested five girls in connection with a mysterious dormitory fire at Mazeras Memorial Girls Secondary School in Kinango sub-county, Kwale. Kinango police boss James Mutungi said the girls are helping police with investigation and will be charged with arson if found culpable. The girls were picked up yesterday afternoon as education officials, teachers and parents held a crisis meeting at the school. On Sunday, a fierce fire swept through a dormitory at the school, 15 years after a similar incident left 25 girls dead. In March this year, the European Union completed dormitory worth Sh5.4 million to accommodate 80 students. Tension is high after the surprise Sunday night incident in the institution that was formerly known as Bombolulu Girls Secondary before the March 1998 fire. No casualties were reported in the latest incident, according to education officials in Kinango sub-county. EASTERN NEWS / Page 25 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Embattled Kiala now vows to spill the beans MACHAKOS COUNTY BBy Erastus Mulwa Embattled Machakos Deputy Governor Bernard Kiala (pictured), whose stay in office hangs in the balance after the County Assembly passed a Motion to impeach him on grounds of alleged abuse of office and integrity issues, now says he will soon “spill the beans” on what he terms as deep-rooted rot in Governor Alfred Mutua’s administration. Reacting to reports that a section of lobby groups and local politicians have kicked off a debate about his possible replacement, Kiala said those behind the calls for his replacement are out of touch with the provisions of the Constitution. He said the constitution does not provide for an express clause detailing the removal from office for a deputy governor. In an interview with The Standard, a defiant Kiala said he will soon unleash a damning dossier detailing high-level graft implicating top officials and two members of the National Assembly. “I have with me water tight evidence linking them to dubious deals involving millions of shillings meant for taxpayers and they should therefore be ready to face the law over the same,” he said. He claimed the county government is “rotten” and the much hyped ‘Maendeleo Chap Chap’ (instant de- velopment) slogan is a propaganda. “I can tell you the whole approach is anchored on quick sand but once the storm finally comes, everything will definitely come down tumbling,” he warned, adding that the two legislators are throwing stones yet “they are living in glass houses”. Kiala claimed the county government has been doing business with some MPs in exchange for political support. He claims one of the MPs was awarded a tender for county vehicles’ car track system and fuel management in total disregard of public procurement regulations. “This person has been paid up to Sh30 million for work that could have cost about Sh2 million. This, and much more are what Machakos residents are not being told,” he said. I can tell you the whole approach is anchored on quick sand but once the storm finally comes, everything will definitely come down tumbling — Bernard Kiala County reps elect new deputy speaker amid claims of irregularities MAKUENI COUNTY BBy Erastus Mulwa Members of the Makueni County Assembly have elected a new deputy speaker after a case in court filed by former deputy speaker Carol Munanie to prevent the exercise was thrown out. Munanie was impeached in April following accusations of incompetence, discussing assembly proceedings in the media without the speaker’s permission and disrespecting women MCAs. After the impeachment, Munanie went to court to challenge her ouster and sought orders to prevent the assembly from filling her position before her case was heard and determined. MCAs were called to a special sitting on Monday morning from a week-long recess to elect the new deputy speaker, the only business listed in the order paper. Makindu ward representative Benard Musau was elected to replace Munanie in an election protested by members of Muungano party and those from other small parties on grounds that the polls were unfair and unprocedural. He garnered 31 votes against Munanie’s seven while two votes were spoiled. Musau is elected on a Muungano ticket but has always worked closely with Wiper party, which endorsed his candidature. Minority Leader John Mwenze termed the election as flawed claiming members from his Muungano party were notified of the election on Sunday evening while those from Wiper, who backed the new deputy speaker, were notified on Saturday. “This election is a violation of the assembly standing orders. There ought to have been a gazette notice allowing the assembly to vote for a new deputy speaker, and which should have been communicated to all members. Most of us have not seen the gazette notice and that is why we protested. We cannot be party to open violation of laid down regulations of a respected institution such as the assembly,” said Mwenze. Mwenze claimed several MCAs were interested in the seat, but the manner in which the election was conducted locked out other potential candidates. He said his party did not have time to ensure its members take a common stand on the exercise, adding that the protests had the blessings of party leader, Governor Kivutha Kibwana. He accused Speaker Stephen Ngelu and Clerk Edward Libendi of serving partisan interests by favouring members who support their ideologies. Munanie claimed the election lacked fairness, adding that she received notification of the special sitting at 3pm Sunday, requiring her to be in the house by 7am. Majority Leader Francis Mutuku was surprised by Munanie’s comments, wondering why she participated in the election if it was indeed unfair. Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Ltd UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER DISCLOSURES I STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30th June, 2013 31st Dec, 2013 31st Mar, 2014 30th June, 2014 Unaudited Audited Unaudited Unaudited A ASSETS 1 Cash (both Local & Foreign) 212,699 265,970 288,749 271,117 2 Balances due from Central Bank of Kenya 2,987,663 2,131,439 2,705,465 2,070,889 3 Kenya Government and other securities held for dealing purposes - - - 4 Financial Assets at fair value through profit and loss - - - 5 Investment Securities: - - - a) Held to Maturity: 10,577,908 14,515,658 14,861,826 15,475,411 a. Kenya Government securities 10,577,908 14,515,658 14,861,826 15,475,411 b. Other securities - - - b) Available for sale: 11,514,526 10,000,187 10,470,662 10,813,420 a. Kenya Government securities 11,230,524 9,735,494 10,204,771 10,566,379 b. Other securities 284,002 264,693 265,891 247,041 6 Deposits and balances due from local banking institutions 628,810 564,216 285,785 387,634 7 Deposits and balances due from banking institutions abroad 329,782 460,175 300,095 215,530 8 Tax recoverable 118,109 - - 9 Loans and advances to customers (net) 21,861,226 23,578,560 24,322,077 25,834,249 10 Balances due from banking institutions in the group - - - 11 Investments in associates - - - 12 Investments in subsidiary companies - - - 13 Investments in joint ventures - - - 14 Investment properties 24,760 24,141 24,141 24,141 15 Property and equipment 162,667 132,638 136,645 137,497 16 Prepaid lease rentals - - - 17 Intangible assets 5,418 3,759 3,759 3,759 18 Deferred tax asset 65,766 73,445 73,445 73,445 19 Retirement benefit asset - - - 20 Other assets 454,779 271,336 476,875 798,851 21 TOTAL ASSETS 48,944,113 52,021,524 53,949,524 56,105,943 B 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 LIABILITIES Balances due to Central Bank of Kenya Customer deposits Deposits and balances due to local banking institutions Deposits and balances due to foreign banking institutions Other money market deposits Borrowed funds Balances due to banking institutions in the group Tax payable Dividends payable Deferred tax liability Retirement benefit liability Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES - - 39,706,396 - 1,460,126 - - - 370,475 - - - 368,650 41,905,647 - - 41,876,522 - 2,112,076 - - - 99,901 - - - 363,910 44,452,409 - - 42,986,609 - 2,282,287 - - - 295,460 - - - 358,959 45,923,315 44,006,472 2,459,501 406,853 368,612 47,241,438 C 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS Paid up /Assigned capital 989,717 989,717 989,717 Share premium/(discount) - - - Revaluation reserves - - - Retained earnings/Accumulated losses 5,511,319 6,497,900 6,949,245 Statutory loan loss reserves 238,793 249,293 254,293 Other Reserves 130,385 (345,944) (345,195) Proposed dividends 168,252 178,149 178,149 Capital grants - - - TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS 7,038,466 7,569,115 8,026,209 Minority Interest - - - TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS 48,944,113 52,021,524 53,949,524 989,717 7,416,859 279,693 87 178,149 8,864,505 56,105,943 II STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31st Mar, 2014 30th June, 2014 1.0 INTEREST INCOME 1.1 Loans and advances 1,850,171 3,754,528 956,332 1.2 Government securities 1,032,416 2,247,822 624,278 1.3 Deposits and placements with banking institutions 17,525 51,348 6,600 1.4 Other Interest Income 16,027 32,225 7,491 1.5 Total interest income 2,916,140 6,085,923 1,594,700 30th June, 2013 31st Dec, 2013 1,953,612 1,266,770 21,430 14,575 3,256,387 2.0 INTEREST EXPENSE 2.1 Customer deposits 1,451,707 3,007,726 771,436 2.2 Deposits and placement from banking institutions 15,451 27,210 8,034 2.3 Other interest expenses - 6,603 - 2.4 Total interest expenses 1,467,158 3,041,539 779,470 3.0 NET INTEREST INCOME/(LOSS) 1,448,982 3,044,384 815,229 4.0 NON-INTEREST INCOME 4.1 Fees and commissions on loans and advances - - - 4.2 Other fees and commissions 86,279 163,334 35,809 4.3 Foreign exchange trading income/(Loss) 34,251 77,635 18,211 4.4 Dividend Income 43 425 4 4.5 Other income 22,328 34,175 7,455 4.6 Total Non-interest income 142,901 275,570 61,479 5.0 TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,591,883 3,319,953 876,708 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 7.0 8 9.0 10 11 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES Loan loss provision 7,880 71,511 - Staff costs 170,674 378,313 100,577 Directors’ emoluments 6,522 11,438 2,420 Rental charges 45,602 89,036 28,070 Depreciation charge on property and equipment 16,178 36,147 6,460 Amortisation charges 1,653 1,659 1,659 Other operating expenses 108,459 226,822 85,657 Total Other Operating Expenses 356,967 814,926 224,842 Profit/(loss) before tax and exceptional items 1,234,916 2,505,027 651,866 Exceptional items - - - Profit/(loss) after exceptional items 1,234,916 2,505,027 651,866 Current tax 370,475 473,010 195,560 Deferred tax - (7,679) - Profit/(loss) after tax and exceptional items 864,441 2,039,696 456,306 Minority Interest - - - Profit/(loss) after tax, exceptional items and Minority Interest 864,441 2,039,696 456,306 Other Comprehensive Income - - - Gains/(Losses) from translating the financial statements of foreign operations - - - Fair value changes in available for sale financial assets 415,564 (60,765) 749 Revaluation surplus on Property,plant and equipment - - - Share of other comprehensive income of associates - - - Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income - - - Other Comprehensive Income for the year net of tax 415,564 (60,765) 749 Total comprehensive income for the year 1,280,005 1,978,931 457,055 EARNINGS PER SHARE- BASIC & DILUTED 17.47 41.22 9.22 DIVIDEND PER SHARE -DECLARED - 3.60 - III OTHER DISCLOSURES 1,613,753 17,827 1,631,581 1,624,806 74,638 37,105 4 12,501 124,248 1,749,055 5,466 188,722 5,207 49,513 17,674 1,659 124,639 392,880 1,356,175 1,356,175 406,853 949,322 949,322 345,282 345,282 1,294,604 19.18 - 1.0 NON-PERFORMING LOANS AND ADVANCES (a) Gross Non-performing loans and advances 604,112 598,364 596,415 (b) Less: Interest in Suspense 73,341 73,204 73,205 (c) Total Non-Performing Loans and Advances (a-b) 530,771 525,160 523,210 (d) Less: Loan Loss Provision 354,570 415,909 415,909 (e) Net Non-Performing Loans and Advances(c-d) 176,201 109,251 107,301 (f) Discounted Value of Securities 176,201 109,251 107,301 (g) Net NPLs Exposure (e-f) - - - 2.0 INSIDER LOANS AND ADVANCES (a) Directors, Shareholders and Associates 22,422 18,106 17,150 (b) Employees 143,612 141,924 139,475 (c) Total Insider Loans and Advances and other facilities 166,034 160,030 156,625 3.0 OFF-BALANCE SHEET ITEMS (a) Letters of credit,guarantees, acceptances 7,325,929 6,293,452 6,113,190 (b) Forwards, swaps and options 31,624 117,015 95,778 (c) Other contingent liabilities 892,526 965,746 705,410 (d) Total Contingent Liabilities 8,250,079 7,376,213 6,914,378 4.0 CAPITAL STRENGTH (a) Core capital 6,133,435 7,414,171 7,637,364 (b) Minimum Statutory Capital 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 (c) Excess/(Dificiency)(a-b) 5,133,435 6,414,171 6,637,364 (d) Supplementary Capital 238,793 249,293 254,293 (e) Total Capital (a+d) 6,372,228 7,663,464 7,891,657 (f) Total risk weighted assets 34,178,214 35,458,332 35,988,848 (g) Core Capital/Total deposits Liabilities 15.4% 17.7% 17.8% (h) Minimum statutory Ratio 10.5% 10.5% 10.5% (I) Excess/(Deficiency) (g-h) 4.9% 7.2% 7.3% (j) Core Capital / total risk weighted assets 17.9% 20.9% 21.2% (k) Minimum Statutory Ratio 10.5% 10.5% 10.5% (l) Excess (Deficiency) (j-k) 7.4% 10.4% 10.7% (m) Total Capital/total risk weighted assets 18.6% 21.6% 21.9% (n) Minimum statutory Ratio 14.5% 14.5% 14.5% (o) Excess/(Deficiency) (m-n) 4.1% 7.1% 7.4% 14 LIQUIDITY 14.1 (a) Liquidity Ratio 61.5% 60.6% 61.0% 14.2 (b) Minimum Statutory Ratio 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 14.3 (c) Excess (Deficiency) (a-b) 41.5% 40.6% 41.0% 731,112 86,502 644,610 421,374 223,236 223,236 117 146,787 146,904 6,241,260 93,308 732,924 7,067,492 7,858,471 1,000,000 6,858,471 279,693 8,138,164 38,261,354 17.9% 10.5% 7.4% 20.5% 10.5% 10.0% 21.3% 14.5% 6.8% 60.0% 20.0% 40.0% These financial statements are extracts from the books of the institution. The complete set of quarterly financial statements, statutory and qualitative disclosures can be assessed on the institutions website: www.bankofbarodakenya.com They may be also be accessed at the institutions Head Office located at; Baroda House, 29 Koinange Street, Nairobi. (Philip Burh) Director (Yatish C. Tewari) Managing Director Page 26 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Page 27 Page 28 / RIFT VALLEY NEWS Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Motorists protest police crackdown NAKURU COUNTY BBy ANTONY GITONGA There was drama along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway after a group of motorists tried to block an operation by traffic police targeting defective vehicles. The incensed motorists moved in to block the highway near Gilgil town but their efforts were thwarted by armed police officers who arrested two of them while the rest fled. The motorists were protesting the crackdown which included a mobile court, led by Naivasha senior resident magistrate Shadrack Mwinzi. During the operation, over 50 drivers were nabbed for flouting various traffic rules and regulations and fined on the spot. Those who were unable to pay the fines required of them were whisked to a waiting prison lorry before being ferried to Naivasha G.K Prison. Majority of those nabbed were drivers of public service vehicles who were either speeding or were found to have tampered with the motor-vehicle’s speedometer. According to a witness, Jacob Mbogo, some motorists got incensed due to inspection officer’s and traffic police slow pace in inspecting the vehicles they had flagged down. Mbogo said more than 100 vehicles had been nabbed during the crackdown and were waiting inspection when the drivers became restless. “The drivers got agitated due to what they termed as slow process of inspecting their vehicles. This led to a clash between them and the police,” he said. Mbogo said during the incident two drivers, who were accused of inciting the public, were nabbed which made the others scamper for safety. The operation caused a major transport crisis in neighbouring towns of Naivasha and Nakuru after public service operators pulled their vehicles off the road. Passengers heading to Gilgil and Nakuru town were stranded in Naivasha town for hours before the operation ended. A traveller, Amos Kibe, who was heading to Nakuru said despite spending more than three hours at the bus terminus waiting for transport, none could be found. “Operators have hiked fares to Nakuru while others have pulled off from the road for fear of arrest,” he said. KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY TENDER NOTICE Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) invites interested bidders for the purchase of used motor vehicles as listed below: TENDER NO. TENDER ELIGIBILITY DESCRIPTION TENDER DISPOSAL OF NO. KMA/ USED MOTOR DIS/001/ VEHICLES. 2014-15 Technical and financial capability. START DATE CLOSING DATE 30th July, 2014 14/08/2014 At 10.00 a.m. Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender document from the office of the procurement officer located on the 1st Floor at Kenya Maritime Authority Headquarters (Mombasa) next to MSC Building during week days between 0800 to 1215 hours and 1400 to 1700 hours. For more details about the above tenders, visit our website at www.kma.go.ke Completed tenders may be deposited at the tender box located at the reception area at Kenya Maritime Authority Headquarter (Msa) before the time and date stated against each other. Procurement Officer. FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL. LEFT: A farmer assesses damage caused by cattle that invaded her maize farm at Mbaruk, Gilgil. ABOVE: Some of the cattle held at Mbaruk chief’s office. The chief has said these animals will not be given back to their owners until a truce is arrived at to quell rising tensions between farmers and the pastoralist community. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD] Gilgil farmers lose crops to Maasai cattle NAKURU COUNTY BBy Leonard Kulei Residents of Mbaruk settlement in Gilgil, Nakuru county, are counting losses after over 500 cattle belonging to members of the Masai community broke into their farms. Following the incident, enraged locals yesterday rounded up the animals and drove them to the Mbaruk chief’s office demanding compensation. They accused the Masai community of applying a “don’t care” attitude towards farming and allowing their livestock to wander into people’s farms. The residents also accused them of using under-age children, to look after the thousands of cattle, who they said have no understanding of what farming entails. Jane Wairimu, a victim whose half-acre of maize was completely destroyed, said the cattle entered her farm at 2am and grazed till morning. Give Mt Elgon residents title deeds, says MP 2014 A.S.K. KISUMU SHOW Dates: Theme: BUNGOMA COUNTY 30th July to 3rd August, 2014 Official Opening Day 1st August, 2014 Enhancing Technology in Agriculture & Industry for Food Security and National Growth. Exhibitors In: Attendance: Entertainment: • • • • • Modern Agricultural Technologies Institutions of Higher Learning Research Institutions Manufacturers Service Providers e.t.c 150,000 people attend the show including: • Farmers Groups/ Societies • Schools/ Colleges • Business Community e.t.c • • • • Funfairs Arena Events Military Parades Restaurants & Clubs Entry Fee: Adults - 250/= Children - 200/= Special Parties Adults - 200/= Children - 150/= “I woke up to find that the animals had eaten almost everything on my farm. I have now been left hopeless and need the government to come my rescue since I am facing imminent hunger,” she said. Another resident, Stephen Chege, told the Masai to stop disregarding other people’s economic activities warning that a conflict has already ensued between the two communities over the same. “They do not want to know the pain we go through watching all our hard work go down drain. Let them go herd their animals in uninhabited places were there are no farms,” he said Area chief Joseph Kimani was forced to constitute a ten-member committee of elders to dialogue over the stalemate. He said this is the third time, this month, such a case is being reported. “I have impounded more than 250 cattle and I will not release them until we find a truce. Farmers and pastoralists must learn how to co-exit ,” he said. BBy Daniel Psirmoi Mt Elgon MP John Serut has asked the government to consider giving free title deeds to his constituents like it has done in other parts of the country, so as to avert any land-related crisis in future. Serut said land among his Sabaot kinsmen is an emotive issue and it will be prudent if the constituency residents are given the vital documents. “The government in the recent past set a precedent of issuing free title deeds to Kenyans in some parts of the country. I am appealing to them to do the same in Mt Elgon, especially in Chepyuk where chaos relating to land have been recorded before,” Serut said. The lawmaker was speaking at Kebee Primary School on Monday during a tour of development projects funded by the area Constituency Development Fund (CDF). He said the mayhem instigated by the rag tag militia Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) in 2006-2008 would have not occurred if the settlers, in the three phases that make up the Chepyuk scheme had title deeds. “We do not want any confusion in the future, let the President and his deputy also consider replicating what they did in Mombasa, Elgeyo Marakwet and Trans-Nzoia counties to residents of Mt Elgon,” the legislator said. He linked lack of proof of land ownership among the residents to plundering of the Mt Elgon ecosystem. “Our rivers are drying up very fast due to destruction of the forest cover and farming along the riverbeds. This is because there is no demarcation to show what one owns. It will be important for residents to know what acreage of land they own, and where their boundaries are,” he said. RIFT VALLEY NEWS / Page 29 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard US State to offer training on devolution UASIN GISHU COUNTY BBy Rael Jelimo Uasin-Gishu County government will benefit from a two-week training on devolution sponsored by the State of Minnesota in the US. The training is being facilitated by International Leadership Institute (ILI) and will focus on best practices in governance, health and disaster management. The Minnesota team is led by retired judge LaJune Lange and Senator Jeff Hayden, the District 62 Senator and Deputy Majority Leader in Minnesota Senate. Hayden has wide experience in capital investment, elections, health, human services and housing. Speaking at Hotel Sirikwa in Eldoret during the launch the programme, Hayden underscored the importance of legislation in promoting good governance and fast-tracking development. Progressive laws “We have created progressive laws in Minnesota on wage matters and disability among other issues. The people of Minnesota have benefited immensely from these laws and we hope to share our ideas with Uasin Gishu County,” he said. The team will also offer training on legislation and budget planning. Lange, who is also the ILI coordinator, said the seminar will also seek to empower women to take up leadership roles in the county. “We have also factored in training on women leadership to ensure more women are included in leadership and governance,” she said. The Minesota State passed the Women Security Act yearly this year which seeks to empower women economically and also protect them What they said • Uasin-Gishu County Governor Jackson Mandago, who officially launched the programme, said his government was keen on fostering partnerships with friendly western countries to speed up development in the county • Assembly Speaker Isaack Terer said they were collaborating with friendly Western countries in capacity building initiatives for the House’s members • Hayden underscored the importance of legislation in promoting good governance and fast-tracking development against violence. Uasin-Gishu County Governor Jackson Mandago, who officially launched the programme, said his government was keen on fostering with friendly western countries to speed up development in the county. “The program seeks to increase international understanding and economic transformation. My government supports this friendship and co-operation with Minnesota State,” he said. Uasin-Gishu County Assembly Speaker Isaack Terer, who also spoke at the event said the county assembly was partnering with friendly Western countries in various capacity building initiatives. “We are doing this to cut down on travel cost. It will be cheaper for well-wishers to come and train us here,” he said. We have created progressive laws in Minnesota on wage matters and disability among other issues. We hope to share our ideas with Uasin Gishu County. MCAs angered by media, civil society over ‘operation ondoa panya’ cartoon WEST POKOT COUNTY BBy WILBERFORCE NETYA Members of the West Pokot County Assembly have reacted angrily to an editorial cartoon likening them to rats. About two weeks ago, one of the local daily newspapers caricatured the MCAs as rats in reference to their controversial foreign trips. Yesterday’s launch of “Operation Ondoa Panya” campaign targeting MCAs by a lobby group has also not gone down well with the county legislators. The West Pokot MCAs in a press briefing said their assembly had even placed an advertisement in local newspapers to refute claims of overpayment of allowances during the trips, and called for accurate reportage of the county’s matters. The Controller of Budget has since proposed ceilings on expenditures by county assemblies, but the MCAs insist it is their prerogative to decide which projects to prioritise. The MCAs, who were flanked by Speaker Robert Katina and Clerk Julius Ariwomoi, also accused the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and the Commission on Revenue Allocation of overstepping their mandates. honourable members Katina said MCAs were honourable members just like their counterparts in the National Assembly and Senate and should be accorded the respect that comes with the positions. “MCAs are very responsible people who believe in the rule of law and I don’t see why they should be painted negatively in the eyes of the public,” said Katina. Deputy Speaker Johnson Losilian reiterated the need to verify any information on the county assemblies before making it public. Enjoy UNINTERRUPTED MUSIC MONDAY TO FRIDAY 5PM-6PM Page 30 / RIFT VALLEY NEWS Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Farmers to get Sh8m milk coolant UASIN GISHU COUNTY BBy Michael Ollinga Farmers in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from a series of projects to be initiated by the ministry of Agriculture, the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) and the county government. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei promised his ministry will open a bull station in the area to enable easy access of hybrid semen, milk coolers and initiation of horticultural and irrigation projects. Speaking when he visited Schemers Community Organisation that specialises in cultivation, purchasing and marketing of cereals in Kamagut, Koskei said the Government will fund the construction of more warehouses to receive farmers’ yields and save them storage and preservation costs. “We want to the elevate the agriculture sector and it will be vital for farmers to diversify from cultivating maize and wheat only and venture into horticultural and livestock production to reap maximum gains,” he said. Koskei pledged to donate a 5,000 litre milk cooler worth Sh8 million to benefit Kamagut residents who need to travel long distances to sell their milk to cushion them from exploitative middle-men who use the perishability nature of the product to pay low prices. “Farms should be utilised fully through cultivation of various crops and we will donate a greenhouse worth Sh700,000 to the schemers’ group, which will be used for simulation and bench marking as we aim to fully operationalise horticulture,” he said. Koskei said Uasin Gishu and neighbouring counties are Travelling like Jesus strategically located and have an efficient transport network. “We have set aside Sh9.5 billion to fund small-holder irrigation projects which will be rolled out across the country to counter unpredictable climatic conditions and enhance production levels. Mapping for workable areas is already in progress,” he said. Koskei also revealed that the ministry will desilt over 100 dams in Uasin Gishu ahead of the irrigation projects to ensure water sufficiency. Governor Jackson Mandago pledged Sh500, 000 to the Schemers group. The money will be used to complete the construction of a cereals’ warehouse. AFC Managing Director Lucas Meso said the group will be allowed to access up to Sh100 million up from 36 million which they borrowed last year to help them register a trading company. Residents of Mbaruk in Gilgil, Nakuru County use donkeys for transport due to the poor infrastructure in the area. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD] KWS relocating game to ease conflict NAKURU COUNTY BBy ANTONY GITONGA Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and conservancies in Nakuru have embarked on a major relocation exercise targeting stray wild animals. The move is meant to address the sharp rise in cases of human-wildlife conflicts which have led to loss of lives and property. The targeted areas are Gilgil, Kaptembwa, Kasabara and Soysambu which are homes to tens of roaming wildlife. The warden in charge of Nakuru County Jacob Orahle said the first phase involved relocation of 50 buffaloes. Orahle said the wild animals would be shifted to Lake Nakuru National Park and Soysambu Conservancy. He admitted that the sharp wildlife population increase had led to the rise in cases of human attacks, adding that the relocation was meant to address the crisis. The senior officers identified buffaloes and zebras as some of the wild animals whose population had sharply in- creased in the area. “We have embarked on the process of relocating some buffaloes that are outside the park and conservancies as one way of addressing human-wildlife conflict,” he said. He said harsh climatic conditions and utilisation of conservancies for other services have forced wildlife to migrate. Soysambu conservancy security manager Jeff Mito said some of the wild animals will be transferred to the area. Mito said the number of buffaloes in the conservancy has risen by over five per cent in the last one year. “We have seen an increase in cases of human-wildlife conflict around this area but a drop in cases of poaching,” he said. wildlife corridors Last week, KWS acting Deputy Director of Strategy and Change Edwin Wanyonyi expressed concern over the closure of wildlife corridors in various parts of the country. He said this has led to an increase in cases of human-wildlife conflict and cases of poaching around major parks. NAKURU COUNTY Learning disrupted after sewer bursts BBy Mercy Kahenda Learning was disrupted at Muslim Primary School in Kaptembwo estate in Nakuru town after a sewerage line that passes near the school burst. Raw sewage spewed out into the school compound, making it difficult for the students and teachers to concentrate. Area residents were also forced to find alternative accommodation after the waste flowed into their houses. Joel Nyandieka of the Rhonda Landlord Owners association said the sewerage lines which burst last week pose high health risk to residents. “This condition should be contained because it might cause outbreak of diseases mostly among children,” said Nyandieka. Nyandieka claimed that despite the association informing the authorities, nothing had been done, adding that the waste was flowing into river Ndaruko, which drains into Lake Nakuru hence posing a danger to animals and birds at the park. Area MP Samuel Arama has called on all stakeholders to come together and find a lasting solution. Last year, residents of Kwa Rhonda estate sued Nakuru Municipal Council, now Nakuru County Government, National Environment Management Authority and the Attorney General for failure to find a lasting solution to a storm water and sewage menace in the estate. Page 31 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard EMBU UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (A Constituent College of the University of Nairobi) VACANCIES Embu University College, a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi, invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals to fill the under listed positions: SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE Lecturers and Senior Lecturers in any of the following areas: Hydrology/Water Engineering; Agricultural Engineering (Structures); Agricultural Engineering (Farm Mechanization). SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES Lecturers and Senior Lecturers in any of the following areas: Physics; Pure Mathematics; Computer Science and IT. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Lecturers and Senior Lecturers in any of the following areas: Educational Psychology; Geography; Linguistics; Philosophy and Religious Studies; History; Education Communication and Technology. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Lecturers and Senior Lecturers in any of the following areas: Operations Research and Management; Economics. SCHOOL OF NURSING Lecturers and Senior Lecturers in any of the following areas: Midwifery; Medical-Surgical Nursing; Critical Care Nursing; Paediatrics; Psychiatry/Mental Health Nursing; or Community Health Nursing. Technician ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS Farm Manager (Operations) Internal Auditor Senior Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Interested applicants, should send ten (10) copies of their application, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card, current payslip (if any) and other testimonials. They should also give their mobile numbers, email address and names of three (3) referees who should send their recommendation letters directly in sealed envelopes indicating the applicant’s name and position on the envelope. Applications, together with referee letters, should reach the undersigned not later than 15th August, 2014. Detailed information on the advertised positions is available on the University Website: http:/www.embuni.ac.ke The Principal, Embu University College, P.O Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya Note: Only qualified and shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Embu University College is an equal opportunity employer Knowledge Transforms TENDER NOTICE The Rural Electrification Authority invites sealed bids as follows: TENDER NO. REA/2014-2015/OT/012 REA/2014-2015/OT/011 DESCRIPTION Design and construction of a containerized diesel power station at Kakuma town in Turkana County (civil and mechanical works) Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Enclosed 300KVA and 500KVA Diesel Generators Plus Associated Distribution Board at Kakuma Town in Turkana County. TENDER CLOSING/ OPENING DATES 19th August, 2014 at 10.00 AM 19th August, 2014 at 10.00 AM Interested bidders may inspect and download the tender document at www.rea.co.ke and submit the same free of charge. Bidders who choose to bid shall register with the Procurement Department by submission of an application letter on their company letter head declaring their intention to bid in this tender. Bidders are free to contact the office of the Manager, Procurement & Supplies on the 6th Floor: The Chancery, Valley Road Nairobi, during normal working days between 9.00 am - 12.30 pm and 2.00 -4.30 pm for any clarification regarding the tender. Bidders shall not contact or discuss any aspect of their tender with REA after closing date and before receipt of notification of award of tender or letters of regret as applicable. Any such contact shall lead to disqualification. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with Tender Name and Reference Number and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Rural Electrification Authority offices and be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Rural Electrification Authority 6th Floor: The Chancery, Valley Road P.O. 34585 – 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend at the Venue as Specified in the Instructions to Tenders. Ag. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY Page 32 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard National Disaster Operations Centre FIRE SAFETY WEEK Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service Deputy Inspector General, Kenya Police Service, Grace S. Kaindi, MBS, NDC (K) The objective of this week is to bring likeminded organizations during the 2014 Fire Safety Week in Kenya scheduled to take place between Monday 28th July to 2 nd August 2014, Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National GovernmentNational Disaster Operation Centre (NDOC), Ministry of Defense, Kenya Institute of curriculum development, Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), St. John, NYS, UNDP, County City of Nairobi and other private and Government agencies will be marking the 2014 Fire Safety Week in Nairobi this year (2014). This campaign is to sensitize the general public and raise awareness on fire safety/prevention. Government ministries, KRCS, UN Agencies, Local Authority, and other relevant institutions have been sending risk reduction messages to the public in a forum dubbed: Fire Fighters Forum to find solutions to fire incidences and other disasters. The sad realization is that 90% of these fires can be prevented. This prevention can be done by a simple change of attitude as well as effective building community capacities through passing on of knowledge by way of training. Real proof are areas like Mathare which initially had been black listed by the city council for being notorious in stoning of the fire teams whenever they responded; today, the community has established effective fire prevention and response mechanisms. During the fire safety week, we seek to pass information to the general public on fire safety. We shall have fire safety campaigns at the City Centre as well as the residential areas. To crown the occasion there will be a fire safety week Procession in Nairobi KICC grounds. These events will be preceded by other activities marking the week. Fire may be caused by either natural or human elements Human negligence is attributed to cause 90% of all fires. These human errors include and are not limited to drunkenness, domestic violence, brewing of illicit alcohol, use of uncontrolled open flames, electrical faults i.e. electrical overload and short circuiting, poor storage of flammable material, inappropriate use of cooking apparatus and recently, scooping oil from overturned tankers, the list is endless. On the other hand Natural factors for example climatic conditions like lightning, contribute to a mere 10% of fires. Human elements causing a large majority of the fires indicates that Fire tragedies to a large extent are preventable. We however continue to witness continuous loss of lives, property and livelihoods through fires as much as they are preventable Creating awareness and sensitizing the public on fire safety can avert most if not all of the resulting fire tragedies. Objectives of the Week • Create synergy among stakeholders to take measures that will help eliminate where possible the infernos and resulting costs in Kenya. • Create awareness and sensitization on fire safety/ prevention to the Nairobi community and the public in general through media. • Empower school children who are equally vulnerable, with knowledge and skills that will enhance their safety now and in the future. • Attitude change-The publicity campaign is intended to provide information, create awareness and promote behavior change. • Carry out a drill to assess the preparedness level of the City residents Schedule of activities There will be a number of activities being carried out during the fire safety week such as: 1. Awareness and campaign sessions in the media, CBD, and informal settlements 2. Children’s participation in fire safety –in the informal settlements. 3. Procession and fire equipments exhibition and first aid demos 4. Drill in one of the city buildings to create awareness. Director - National Disaster Operations Centre The launch of the Fire Safety Week marks the governments’ and others in the community. There is a need for all commitment to enhancing fire sensitization and advocacy organizations, private and government institutions in the country. Some of the devastating fire incidents that to have a designated safety officer. The duties and have been witnessed in the country have left very deep responsibilities of this safety officer are to ensure that scars on individuals’ lives and a big blow to the country’s there are procedures and regulations governing issues economy. The Fire Disaster at Jomo Kenyatta International of fire safety in these organizations. Among many other Airport on 07 August, 2013 is still very vivid in our minds. responsibilities the officer should ensure that fire exits Although no lives were lost, the economic loss suffered are available and free of any obstructions. He is further from the incident was in millions of shillings. The Sinai required to ensure that personnel know and understand Fire incident in 12 Sept. 2011, the Nakumattdown town the need to switch off all electrical appliances when not Fire incident in 28 Jan. 2009, the Sanchangwan Tanker Fire in use and as they leave their offices at close of the incident in 31 Jan. 2009 and the frequent fire outbreaks in day. Further, he is to ensure that preparation of tea is our learning institutions are all bad memories of some of done in a safe manner and that there are no electrical the devastating fire incidents witnessed in the country in appliances being used in unsafe manner in offices. All the last five years. It is against this background that the institutions and organizations also need to practice fire country has designated one week to observe fire safety drills regularly and know and understand where the fire week. The week is designated to help sensitize all of us assembly points and their importance. This should be about fire safety and remind ourselves on what measures among the issues tested during fire drills. N M Kigotho, MBS we need to take to reduce fire risks in our homes, work It is my sincere hope that as we observe this fire safety Col (Rtd) places, entertainment joints, places of worship and week all of us will become sensitized on some of the generally all other locations where crowds of people are causes of fires and how to safeguard ourselves against gathered together and could be exposed to fire risks. It them within our various environments. It is only when is only when the community is aware of the fire hazards we put safety measures and ensure we maintain high and the risks that they will be able to apply decisions fire safety standards that we can lessen the fire disaster based on the assessment of these risks. These practices impacts in our communities. maximize on the health, safety and welfare of the individual !"#$%&'($)*%+$,"-.%/")0%123%4%5$% 6 !"#$%&'($)*%+$,"-.%/")0%123%4%5$%6 The Fire Safety Week 1st Week of August The Fire Safety Week 1st Week of August Emergency CALL : (Kenya Police) 020 310225,112 (NDOC), 02022114445,( Nairobi county fire) 0202222181/3,(KRCS) (KPLC) 2023754000 (KRCS) 020 3950395, (KNH) 0733 333013 Partners St. John Ambulance: 020 2210000, 020 224 4444• ICT Fire & Rescue: 0722 337776 • RADAR Security: 0722 894 222, 0733 253 541 • NYS: 020 856 0224, • G4S: 0717 712 712, 0733 900 030 • KRCS: Eplus -0700 395 395, 0736 395 395, 0701 825 186, NRB Branch: 0789 854 857 • NCC FB: 020 2222181/3 • NDOC: 020 221 2386, 02022114445 Page 33 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard National Disaster Operations Centre FIRE SAFETY WEEK Director National Disaster Management Unit LEVIN K. MWANDI, EBS, OGW, HSC, DCP Kenya has experienced a number of disasters over the past years; fire being a rampant one especially in Nairobi’s both formal build up areas and informal settlements. In the pursuit of reducing vulnerabilities to risks, the Government of Kenya (GoK) in collaboration with other like minded organisations, have devised ways of addressing disasters. Other than formation of forums like the fire fighters forum, the government has established a National Disaster Management Unit. The unit encompass emergency preparedness at all aspects of disaster risk management, from addressing underlying causes to responding in times of emergencies. First and foremost, preparedness will focus on prevention and mitigation, taking pre-emptive measures to help the public avoid emergencies and become better equipped so that the impact of disasters are reduced. Measuring preparedness will start with evaluating the a journey that has brought together actors who have contributed immensely to the success of the project. While the fires have not completely been eradicated, the project has earned credit from the beneficiary community who have acknowledged significant reduction in fire incidence in the slums and quick response from the fire brigade and other stakeholders during emergencies. From the project’s perspective, this has been a journey of changing minds and attitudes through capacity building efforts . Fire Safety Week Acp Nelson Munyi Chairman Fire Fighters Forum A disaster, by one definition, is “a critical event that alters the regular order of things.” Disaster is that kind of breaking news story that merits extensive coverage. Most disasters can’t be accurately predicted but they can be anticipated. By planning ahead, news organizations, and the media through individual journalists can provide their communities with better, more thorough coverage. Keeping in mind that 90% of fire disasters are preventable, key players on disaster management in Nairobi initiated a fire fighters forum (FFF) to address problems relating to fire incidents in the country. Fire occurrences are rarely reported in the media not unless they affect a huge populous. The forum with its members by way of training, has conducted community based Fire Prevention & Response trainings which in turn have significantly reduced the occurrence and magnitude of fire disasters. The Kenya Red Cross Society in response to the increasing trend of urban disasters and more particular the fire incidences in the informal settlements initiated a Fire Safety Project targeting these vulnerable settlements in 2008 under the Disaster Risk Reduction Programme. This saw the introduction of an Urban R Risk Reduction – multi hazard approach project in 2012 that aims to address most prevalent hazards in the informal settlements. The sad realization is that 90% of fires can be prevented. This prevention can be done by a simple change of attitude as well as effectively building community capacities through passing on of knowledge by way of training. Disasters have continued to cause setbacks in development and crippled the developing economies and their drivers – the communities over the years. However, little seems to have been done to mitigate these disasters and their impacts, the consequences have been continued loss of lives, livelihoods and property. Under the Urban Disaster Risk Reduction Programme, the Kenya Society and its partners trains communities on fire prevention and basic fire response skills. With these skills, communities are able to take charge of minor incidents and summon specialised assistance in good time. This has been Some of the successes that can be highlighted are: the increased awareness by communities of Fire brigade emergency numbers, increased support and safety of fire responders at the villages in the informal settlements and the initiative by the Fire Fighters Forum(FFF) that has continued to sustain its focus and growth. Real proof are areas like Mathare where today, the community has established effective fire prevention and response mechanisms. As we celebrate this Fire Safety Week, it’s incumbent upon all of us to take our respective position in prevention. Simple things like knowing emergency numbers, practicing evacuation, practicing reflection and actively learning from hind site will incredibly improve our levels of resilience and safety. During this year’s Fire Safety Week, we seek to pass information to the general public on safety. We shall have fire safety campaigns in Nairobi City Centre as well as the residential areas between 31st July and 1st August 2014. To crown the occasion there will be a launch of the Fire Safety Manual 2014 revised version at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC). The events will be preceded by other activities marking the week. We urge you all to join in the learning of how we can reduce fire incidences for a better and safer tomorrow. Fire safety starts with you and I let us act now” UNDP partnered with NDOC in fire safety issues through: (1). Training of fire volunteers (2). Awareness creation in Urban areas (3). Printing of 2014 fire safety manual !"#$%&'($)*%+$,"-.%/")0%123%4%5$% 6 The Fire Safety Week 1st Week of August quality of mitigation efforts and how well County Offices and stakeholders have integrated disaster risk mitigation into their regular, non-disaster programming. If risk mitigation is successful, the NDMU will compliment efforts aimed at improving community-based preparedness. Emergency planning therefore provides strategies for disaster management with focus on effective preparedness, response to disasters and emergencies. In the past as mentioned, Kenya has experienced many hazardous and emergency events that have led to loss of lives, displacement of people and property destruction. Eventually proper planning will eliminates conflicts amongst emergency responders and creates clear leadership of command, control and coordination based on best practices when disaster strikes, and have the systems and tools to respond fast. !"#$%&'($)*%+$,"-.%/")0%123%4%5$%6 The Fire Safety Week 1st Week of August Emergency CALL : (Kenya Police) 020 310225,112 (NDOC), 02022114445,( Nairobi county fire) 0202222181/3,(KRCS) (KPLC) 2023754000 (KRCS) 020 3950395, (KNH) 0733 333013 Partners St. John Ambulance: 020 2210000, 020 224 4444• ICT Fire & Rescue: 0722 337776 • RADAR Security: 0722 894 222, 0733 253 541 • NYS: 020 856 0224, • G4S: 0717 712 712, 0733 900 030 • KRCS: Eplus -0700 395 395, 0736 395 395, 0701 825 186, NRB Branch: 0789 854 857 • NCC FB: 020 2222181/3 • NDOC: 020 221 2386, 02022114445 Page 34 / WESTERN/NYANZA Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Sugar firm faces cash crunch KISUMU COUNTY BBy Hezron Ochiel Muhoroni Sugar Company is now selling the commodity at throw-away prices to meet its financial obligations. Speaking to The Standard on phone, the company’s General Manager Anderson Oloo said the volatile sugar market has forced them to sell a 50kg bag of sugar at Sh3,450, which is below the Sh3,450 break-even price. “The market situation is so bad that we are selling our sugar at loss. We have no choice but to sell at that price to keep the company afloat,’’ said Mr Oloo. The sales, Oloo said, have enabled the company to settle some of its debts and pay tax owed to Kenya Revenue Authority. ‘’We have also managed to pay farmers for the month of January and February. ‘But this will not be sustain- able in the long run,’’ wondered Oloo. Muhoroni is among State-owned companies that provides farmers with seed cane and subsidised fertiliser to boost production of the commodity. The company said it may now stop subsiding the inputs due to the cash crunch. ‘’Although we supply farmers with subsidised fertiliser to ensure availability of cane, this could be crippled,’’ said Oloo. unstable prices In recent years, the country has witnessed unstable sugar prices and 50kg bag of the commodity that cost Sh5,400 in May last year now sells for as low as Sh3,450. The sugar sector generates an estimated Sh12 billion annually and supports livelihoods of about six million people. Currently, the total output of sugar stands at 450,000 metric tonnes against a demand 610,000 metric tones. The deficit is usually bridged through importation of the commodity and this had created a loophole for smuggling of commodity into the domestic creating a glut. The crisis in the sugar industry has also been attributed to irregular licensing of sugar millers and rampant cane theft in the Western Kenya sugar-growing belt. A raft of measures have been proposed by various groups to revive the sector including privitisation of Stateowned sugar millers and improvement of the road network. Kenya sought Comesa intervention of safeguard mechanism in 2003 to protect its sugar industry from threats of imported sugar. Early this year, Comesa Council of Ministers’ granted Kenya’s request for extension of the country’s protection against cheap imports from the regional trading bloc by a year. The ministers, during a meeting in Kinshasa Wednesday, agreed to Kenya’s request for an additional time to put their sugar sector in order. Mystery of haunted homestead Traders back Ongwae, tell his detractors off KISUMU COUNTY BBy Cyrus Ombati A group of traders have called for tolerance in Kisii County to allow the administration develop the region. The group under Umoja Foundation International faulted leaflets purporting to seek removal of Governor James Ongwae from office over alleged violation of the Constitution. The group’s patron Josephat Nyaberi said the onslaught against Governor Ongwae was part of a scheme to derail development projects in the area. “We urge for tolerance as some development cannot be achieved overnight. Those dying to lead the area should wait until 2017 because there is a government in office that was overwhelmingly voted in by residents and is doing a great job for the people,” said Nyaberi. He accused those behind the circulation of the leaflets of seeking to gain power through the back door. This comes weeks after a section of Orange Democratic Movement officials from Bomachoge sub-branch attempted to have deputy Joash Maangi removed from office for allegedly siding with the Jubilee administration to undermine Ongwae’s leadership. However, the deputy governor dismissed claims that a rift exists between him and Ongwae. Ongwae reportedly urged the petitioners to drop their push to impeach We urge for tolerance as some development cannot be achieved overnight. Those dying to lead the area should wait until 2017 because there is a government in office that was overwhelmingly voted in by residents and is doing a great job for the people. Maangi. Kisii County Assembly Speaker Kerosi Ondieki and Ongwae said they had only learnt about the petition through their staff. “The petition is meant to divert attention from what we are doing and we urge for tolerance,” Ongwae said. He described the accusations leveled against him as”baseless, false and pure propaganda.” wasteful trips “The group alleges that I made a trip to France and South Africa spending millions of public funds yet I have not been to these countries since the county government came into power,” he added. The petitioners claim the governor spent Sh20 million on the trips to the two countries. On the accusation of nepotism in employment, Ongwae said recruitment of staff is done by the Public Service Board, which advertises vacancies and publishes names of successful candidates. JULY ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE To get a copy, call: Geraldine - 0738 144 091 Mary - 0727 718 286 AVAILABLE IN ALL LEADING STORES AND SUPERMARKETS COUNTRYWIDE. Mr Lukongo Lucheri from Mahira village, Malava constituency in Kakamega County points at a house that was burnt by “evil spirits.” The family also claims the ‘spirits’ have been throwing households items out of the main house and keep its doors open at night. The reason for the alleged attack is still unknown. [PHOTO: CHRISPEN SECHERE/STANDARD] WESTERN/NYANZA NEWS / Page 35 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard ‘Breakthrough’ in control of mosquitoes KISUMU COUNTY NAROK COUNTY GOVERNMENT TENDER NOTICE The County Government of Narok invites bids from eligible and competent firms to bid for the following: No alternative medicine The Maseno University Chemistry lecturer also practices alternative medicine. He explained his products are undergoing tests and would be patented before they are released to the market in the next four months. “In about four months, we would have a product that can manage malaria which is killing thousands of people in Sub-Saharan Africa,” he said. “We encourage use of treated mosquito nets at night, but we have not found how to stop these insects during the day. This innovation is a milestone in the fight against malaria in Kenya,” he explained. Malaria is the leading cause of mortality in Kenya and over half of Tender Number CGN/RDS/120/2014/2015 Tender closing date 1 Pre-qualification of contractors for road works. 2 Expression of Interest CGN/MGL/121/2014/2015 (EOI) for medical cover, group life and last expense for staff for the year 2014/2016. 3 Request For Expression CGN/PFAMA/122/2014/2015 6th August 2014 Of Interest (EOI) for at 12.00noon a Pre-Feasibility Assessment on Modern Abattoir Development Under PPP in Narok County. BBy Naftal Makori A Maseno University researcher has invented a products which he claims can be used to control the spread of malaria. Prof Job Isaac Jondiko and a group of scientists from Kenya Medical Research Institute, Makerere University and Universal Pharmaceutical Industries use glass steam essential oil distillation process to extract essential oils from a plant species to make mosquito repellents. “The products have proved highly effective in the malaria vector management. These essential oils can kill larvae and pupae with nearly 100 per cent success rate and can repel adult female mosquitoes that are responsible for the spread of malaria,” explained Jondiko. He said the products have huge potential to control transmission of malaria especially in rural areas. Jondiko said the innovation is commercially viable since it uses indigenous medicinal plants widely grown by communities in East Africa. Tender Description Eligibility 14TH August 2014 Open at 12.00noon. 6th August 2014 at 12.00noon Underwriters Open Detailed tender documents for pre-qualification may be obtained from procurement office located at the County Headquarters’ during normal working hours upon payment of Non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000/= payable in bankers chaque or in cash at cash office located at the Headquarters’ or downloaded from the county website free of charge. Prof Job Jondiko of Maseno University displays samples of the mosquito repellents. [PHOTO: TITUS MUNALA/STANDARD] the country’s population being at risk of contracting the disease. It also accounts for 30-50% of all outpatient attendance in health facilities. The researcher is among hundreds of exhibitors at this years’ regional Agricultural Society of Kenya show that kicks off today at Mamboleo Show Ground in Kisumu. The show has attracted exhibitors from across the East African region. ASK Kisumu branch Chairman Charles Owelle was upbeat that this year’s fair, whose theme is “Enhancement of Technology in Agriculture and Industry for Food Security and National Growth,” would be a success. Kisumu County Government Executive Committee Member for Agriculture Charles Orot expressed hope that the 2014 show would help boost the economy of the lakeside city. “The show complements what the county has done as far as sharing of knowledge and information sharing with farmers and agri-business enterprises is concerned,” he said. The products have proved highly effective in the malaria vector management. These essential oils can kill larvae and pupae with nearly 100 per cent success rate. The following are mandatory requirement for bidders applying for medical cover, group life and last expense category and must be provided; 1. Must be registered with the Commissioner of Insurance for the current year and a copy of the current license be submitted. 2. Must have done annual gross premiums in the previous year of Kshs.500,000,000/= 3. Must have a paid up capital of at least Kshs.50,000,000 4. Must give a list of 5 (five) reputable clients and the total clients premiums for the previous year of 1billion. 5. Must have country wide coverage for Outpatient and Inpatient facilities. 6. Must have the ability to register and provide membership cards to the covered. 7. Must submit a copy of audited accounts for the last three years 8. Must have a total number of management and technical staff of at least 30(No) 9. Must have a professional Indemnity of at least kshs.50,000,000 The following are Mandatory requirement for consultants bidding for Feasibility Assessment on Modern Abattoir Development under PPP. The team of consultants must have practical experience on livestock breeding and management, abattoir design and implementation- including abattoir management working in Kenya, and preferably other countries in the region; strong analytical, business and writing skills; and able to work closely with the various stakeholders who will inform the key factors of the study. The Lead Consultant must have over 15 years’ experience on abattoir implementation and management. The consultant must have demonstrated previous experience conducting feasibility studies and business plans, preferably in Kenya and preferably dealing with the livestock or agriculture sectors (to be supported with evidence from the consultant). Ability to support required resource mobilization for implementation will be an added advantage. The Consultant must be able to deliver specific outputs under very tight deadlines. The following documents are mandatory for all the categories and must be submitted failure to which will lead to automatic disqualification; 1. Must Submit copies of the following documents: Trans Nzoia MPs in referendum push TRANS NZOIA COUNTY BBy Osinde Obare Two MPs from Trans-Nzoia County allied to CORD have kicked off a campaign to educate the electorate on the impending referendum. Dr Chris Wamalwa (Kiminini) and Ferdinand Wanyonyi (Kwanza) are reaching out to residents to have them support the opposition’s referendum push. While commissioning maintenance work for a 77km road at Kiminini Township, Wamalwa urged Kenyans to support the referendum saying it will help address critical issues affecting the country. Wamalwa told off the Government for allegedly mislead- ing Kenyans that the referendum is inconsequential and a waste of time. “Our country is falling apart because of poor leadership exhibited by the Jubilee government. There is urgent need to amend the constitution to enable us tackle some of these challenges,” he said. Fuel corruption The legislator said the constitution should be people-driven and accused those in power of misusing their position to fuel corruption and frustrate Kenyans. “The constitution is clear on the issue of making amendments. It provides that Kenyans can go to a referendum to change clauses they feel are not desirable,” he said. He told Kenyans to support the referendum agenda and ignore calls by the government to reject it saying the Jubilee leadership is suppressing its citizens through high cost of living. Wamalwa told the residents to prepare to sign forms as the opposition moves to collect one million signatures from citizens. Speaking separately, Wanyonyi asked the government to stop wasting money and public resources in attempts to defeat the referendum push. “There is no turning back. Kenyans support our agenda and the government should stop wasting its resources fighting back. We are confident that we will get the requisite one million signatures,” he said. a) b) c) d) e) Pin Certificate Tax Compliance Certificate Certificate of Registration/Incorporation Must submit a copy of audited accounts for the last three years 2011, 2012, 2013. Reference/recommendation letters from at least five clients Tenders in plain sealed envelopes marked tender number on the right hand side corner and bearing no indication of the tenderer should be addressed to: THE COUNTY SECRETARY, NAROK COUNTY GOVERNMENT P.O. BOX 898-20500 NAROK. And be placed in the tender box situated at the entrance of the County Government Narok Headquarters so as to be received as per the dates indicated above. Submitted bids will be opened publicly in the County Boardroom soon after the above closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representative who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned to the bidder unopened. Only, Successful bids will be invited for Technical Proposal. The County Government of Narok reserves the right to reject or accept any bid in whole or in part and does not bind itself to give reasons for its decisions. Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management Services For: COUNTY SECRETARY Page 36 / WESTERN/NYANZA Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Crisis as Migori hospitals run out of medication Thank you for job well done MIGORI COUNTY BBy Stanley Ongwae A health crisis is looming in Migori County following shortage of drugs in some health facilities in the region. Most notable is the situation at Awendo Sub-County Hospital where patients are forced to buy essential drugs and pay for ambulance services which were meant to be free according to the County’s health services charter. On Monday, Awendo MP Jared Kopiyo and Central Sakwa Ward Representative Johnson Owiro joined the public in demanding for an explanation as to why there were no drugs in the healthcare facility. The leaders had gone to the hospital to deliver a Sh800,000 cheque from CDF intended to ensure completion of construction of the facility’s administration block. DRUGS SHORTAGE The two were later joined by the county executive officer in charge of health, Iscar Oluoch, who downplayed the drugs shortage situation even after staff at the facility narrated how awful the situation is. Oluoch came into the meeting an hour after the MP had already taken the hospital management staff to task asking them to explain why patients are being asked to buy medicine from private chemists at Awendo Town when they should be provided at the facility. “Residents have been complaining every now and again that there are no drugs in the hospital and they are being referred to very specific private chemists in the nearby town where they would be advised to buy the drugs,” Kopiyo said. The hospital’s acting medical superintendent, Dr Godfrey Omire, had told the two leaders and staff from the constituency office that this is happening because there is is an acute shortage of drugs in the facility. “We have not received medicine from Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) since February and this has forced the facility to operate without even the most essential of drugs. In such a situation, we are left with no other option but to ask patients to buy their drugs from private chemists,” Dr Omire said. However, after joining the meeting, Oluoch said the county has been having enough drugs and that the shortage has surfaced over the last one month. UNPAID DEBTS She incessantly refuted reports that some facilities have not received drugs for more than five months now. These revelations by health facilities bring to the fore an issue that had been presented to the County’s Assembly that said Kemsa’s delay in delivering medicine to the county is due to unpaid debts. The assembly was informed that there is a debt of more than Sh19 million owed to the supplier. Questions now linger over why the County has opted to procure drugs from a local supplier instead of settling its issues with Kemsa. “The procurement process through Kemdsa usually takes three to four weeks and this may inconvenience us,” Oluoch said. She vowed to make things right and urged for patience as the issue is resolved. County executive officer in charge of environment, Dr Polycap Ating’a (in a wheelchair) presents a cheque to a member of a women’s group in Rongo town. The county gave Sh15 million to women and youth groups that planted trees at dump sites and primary schools. [PHOTO: TITUS MUNALA/STANDARD] VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE PLOT FOR SALE: TITLE NO. KISII TOWN BLOCK 111/78 Plot for sale in a prime location kisii town . It is situated along level 5 hospital road. The property is registered In the name of KENYORO FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD . It ‘s measurements are 0.0454 ha. approximately half (½) acre which lease hold interest of 99 years with effect from 1.9.1969 Any interested person(s) to obtain tender forms from kenyoro farmers co-operative society ltd office at anon-refundable fee of 10,000= . Sealed tenders should be addressed as below and deposited at the kahawa house tender box in kisii town , not later than 08th August 2014. Chairman Kenyoro FCS Ltd KAKAMEGA COUNTY County releases Bill to Water supply firm on the establish devolved units spot over inflated bills BBy Eric lungai A Bill outlining structures of the county government’s units of administration as well as delineation and establishment of village units in Vihiga has been released for public participation. Vihiga County legal advisor, Aggrey Musiega, said the Bill is expected to give effect to Part VI of the County Governments Act 2012 in regard to devolution and also provide for citizen petitions against the county government administration, dispute resolution and the welfare of the county government administrators. “With the coming in of the county governments, the need to come up with a Bill that will provide legal mechanisms for their future decentralisation and a legal framework for service delivery became mandatory,” he said. The Bill outlines that the administration’s decentralised units shall comprise of the director, sub-county, deputy sub-county, ward, and village administrators and that their offices which will operate under the County Public Service. “The County Public Service Board shall appoint administrators of the decentralised units through a competitive process having regard to the interests of women, youths, persons living with disabilities and other marginalised groups,” the Bill read in part. Persons to be employed as administrators under the decentralised units will have stayed in the given area they seek to work from for a period of at least three years, prior to the date of their appointment and will also be expected to satisfy the Constitution’s Chapter Six requirements. They will be responsible for coordination, management and supervision of general administrative functions. BBy Alex Wakhisi Kakamega town residents have raised concern over unreasonably high water bills from Western Water Supply Company. They accused the water supplier of sending them exorbitant bills yet they do not supply them with adequate water worth the charges. “I have not received water for the last one month but I have received a bill of Sh15,000 and I wonder what it is for?” said Irene Adhiambo. The residents accused the water board of refusing to service their water meters and repair broken water pipes which would ensure that the residents have enough water. In response to these complaints, Kakamega-Busia water supply company managing director, Shadrack Juma, said the company has had a hard time addressing client’s concerns because most water pipes have been destroyed. “Most water pipes in Kakamega town were destroyed during road construction and it would cost us more than Sh1.4 million to repair them. We are nonetheless determined to get this done despite it being an expensive venture,” he said. County Executive for Water Peninah Mukabane said the county has allocated the water sector Sh90 million to ensure residents have constant access to clean water. The two were speaking during a workshop in Kakamega town where they said the Kakamega-Busia water supply company has been divided into two companies to enable each county handle its own water supply firm. Page 37 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF LAND, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Directorate of Housing PUBLIC AND SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECTS PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH SERVICE AVAILABILITY PAYMENTS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF HOUSING UNITS AND ASSOCIATED AMENITIES WITHIN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY UNDER PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT 1. 2. PARK ROAD HOUSING PROJECT: MLHUD/PSHP/PPP/PR/1/2013 - 2014 SHAURI MOYO HOUSING PROJECT: MLHUD/PSHP/PPP/SM/1/2013 - 2014 1. This invitation for Request for Qualification (RFQ) follows the guidelines as expressed in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Act of 2013. singly or as a member of consortium, he shall have demonstrated the aggregate of the contributions for all the Projects as stipulated in the sub-clause (i) above. 2. The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development under National Housing Programme seeks to facilitate, through multiple strategies, development of over 300,000 housing units across the country. Most of the housing development will be done through Private Public Partnership contractual arrangements. The programme commences with the construction of over 10,000 housing units in parcels of land located in Nairobi City County. The projects shall comprise financing, design, construction and management of housing units and associated amenities as indicated below:- (C) Managerial Capacity: For demonstrating managerial capacity, the Applicant shall provide the organization structure along with the profile of the people responsible for implementation. In case of a Consortium, the combined technical, Financial and managerial capability of all Members, should satisfy the above conditions; S/No. 1 2 3 Proposed Project Park Road Housing Project Shauri Moyo Housing Project Starehe Housing Project Acreage 9.0 11.5 20.0 TOTAL No. of Units (Approx.) 1,600 2,000 6,400 10,000 3. It is expected the construction will take about 3 years while operations and transfers may take a minimum 10 years 4. The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development now invites sealed Request for Qualification from eligible, reputable local and international investors to indicate their interest in Designing, building, operating, financing, maintaining and transferring of housing units for Civil servants. 5. Eligibility of Applicants 5.1 For determining the eligibility of Applicants for their pre-qualification hereunder, the following shall apply: (a) The Applicant for pre-qualification may be a single entity or a group of entities (the “Consortium”), coming together to implement the Project(s). However, no applicant applying individually or as a member of a Consortium, as the case may be, can be member of another Applicant. The term Applicant used herein would apply to both a single entity and a Consortium. (b) An Applicant may be a natural person, private entity, or any combination of them with a formal intent to enter into an agreement or under an existing agreement to form a Consortium. (c) An Applicant shall not have a conflict of interest (the “Conflict of Interest”) that affects the Bidding Process. Any Applicant found to have a Conflict of Interest shall be disqualified. An Applicant shall be deemed to have a Conflict of Interest affecting the Bidding Process as prescribed in the pre-qualification document. 5.2 To be eligible for pre-qualification and short-listing, an Applicant shall fulfil the following conditions of eligibility: (A) Technical Capacity: For demonstrating technical capacity and experience (the “Technical Capacity”), the Applicant shall, over the past 5 (five) financial years preceding the Application Due Date, have: (i) Completed at least one housing project as detailed in the RFQ document for each project (ii) Completed projects of similar nature as detailed in the RFQ document for each project (iii) Applicant can bid for multiple projects (B) Financial Capacity: For demonstrating financial capacity (the “Financial Capacity”), the Applicant shall demonstrate the following: (i) Applicant Capacity: Applicant shall have demonstrated the equity available for deployment with the applicant to the extent of 30% of the Estimated Project Cost. In case of Consortium, the Applicant has to declare the contributions of each member and demonstrate the equity available for deployment of each member towards its contribution. (ii) Member Capacity: In case a member is applying for more than one project either 3. STAREHE HOUSING PROJECT: MLHUD/ PSHP/ PPP/SH/1/2013 - 2014 (D) O&M Experience: The Applicant shall engage an experienced O&M contractor or hire qualified and trained personnel for operation and maintenance of the Project(s) in conformity with the provisions of the concession agreement. (E) Applicants should indicate their strategy for supporting economic growth, details of which can be obtained from the RFQ document. 6. Local and international investors may associate to enhance their qualification, in which event they should indicate the nature of such association. 7. Interested local and international investors may seek clarification in writing, and the same to be received, at least Seven (7) working days (Mondays to Fridays) before the date of closing the Request for Proposal advertisement, to the following address:- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development, P.O. Box 30450-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. 8. Request for Qualification document shall be collected (Free of Charge) from procurement office located at Ardhi House, Sixth Floor, wing B, (MTC Secretariat) 1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya, during normal working hours 8.00 a.m. – 5 p.m., Kenya time or be downloaded from www.ardhi.go.ke. 9. Request for Qualification must be delivered or submitted by 12:00 noon Kenyan time on 15th August, 2014 and be deposited in the Tender Box located at Ardhi House, Sixth (6th) Floor, 1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. Electronic submissions of RFQ’s can be done through -
[email protected]. The Request for Qualification packages should be clearly marked:1. 2. 3. PARK ROAD HOUSING PROJECT: MLHUD/PSHP/ PPP/PR/1/2013 – 2014 SHAURI MOYO HOUSING PROJECT: MLHUD/ PSHP/ PPP/SM/1/2013 - 2014 STAREHE HOUSING PROJECT: MLHUD/ PSHP/ PPP/SH/1/2013 – 2014 Bulky documents that cannot be deposited in the Tender Box can physically be delivered to the Procurement Office situated at Ardhi House, Sixth Floor, Wing ‘B’ and clearly indicated on the envelope: DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 15TH AUGUST, 2014 AT 12:00 NOON (Kenyan time). The opening of the submitted applications will be done soon thereafter at the Conference Room, Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue, Community, Nairobi, Kenya, Sixth Floor, Wing ‘B’ and applicants or appointed representatives are allowed to attend. 10. The Applicants shall bear all the costs associated with submission of its RFQ. There shall be no refunds from the Government of Kenya. 11. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any or all RFQ without assigning any reason. 12. Submission of the RFQ must be consistent with the RFQ documents in the website. 13. Those Local and international investors who had earlier submitted Expression of Interest are requested to resubmit the Request for Qualification due to change in the project scope which may fundamentally alter the structuring of the Project. Head, Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary Page 38 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard A no holds-barred assessment of the week's big stories. Opinion and analysis to shape the nation's agenda. Every Sunday at 9.00pm Page 39 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF LAND, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT KENYA MUNICIPAL PROGRAM Country: Kenya Name of Project: Kenya Municipal Program (KMP) Credit No: 4714-KE PUBLIC NOTICE EMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT NYERI COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMENCEMENT OF THE PREPARATION OF EMBU STRATEGIC INTEGRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN Reference is made to the Constitution of Kenya articles 6, 60, 66, 67, 184, 186, and the First and Fourth Schedules; National Land Commission Act; County Government Act; Urban Areas and Cities Act; Physical Planning Act, Physical Planners Registration Act and other enabling legislations. Notice is hereby given that the Embu County Government has commenced the preparation of Embu Town Strategic Integrated Urban Development Plan for the period 2014-2035. The development plan covers an area of about 102 km2 in Embu town and its environs. COMMENCEMENT OF THE PREPARATION OF NYERI STRATEGIC INTEGRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN Reference is made to the Constitution of Kenya articles 6, 60, 66, 67, 184, 186 and the First and Fourth Schedules; National Land Commission Act; County Governments Act; Urban Areas and Cities Act; Physical Planning Act, Physical Planners Registration Act and other enabling legislations. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for integrated socio-economic development, investment and development control of the town in a sustainable environment. The plan preparation project is expected to take 12 month from April 2014. Notice is hereby given that the Nyeri County Government has commenced the preparation of Nyeri Town Strategic Integrated Urban Development Plan for the period 2014-2035. The development plan covers an area of about 267 km2 in Nyeri town and its environs. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for integrated socio-economic development, investment and development control of the town in a sustainable environment. The plan preparation project is expected to take 12 month from April 2014. It is a constitutional and statutory requirement that stakeholders and members of the general public do participate in all planning and developments activities of the county. The Embu County Government therefore invites stakeholders and members of the general public to participate in the preparation of the plan. Any person or institution that wishes to participate in or has comments on the planning project can reach or may forward any such comments to the County Secretary at the address below. It is a constitutional and statutory requirement that stakeholders and members of the general public do participate in all planning and developments activities of the county. The Nyeri County Government therefore invites stakeholders and members of the general public to participate in the plan preparation process. Any person or institution that wishes to participate in or has comments on the planning project can reach or may forward any such comments to the County Secretary at the address below. County Secretary Embu County Government P. O. Box 36 – 60100 Embu. Telephone: +254771204003; +254703192924 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.embu.go.ke Dated this 30th July 2014. County Secretary, Nyeri County Government P. O. Box 1112-10100 Nyeri. Telephone: +2540612030700 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.nyeri.go.ke Dated this 30th July 2014. MACHAKOS COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMENCEMENT OF THE PREPARATION OF MACHAKOS STRATEGIC INTEGRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMENCEMENT OF THE PREPARATION OF NAKURU STRATEGIC INTEGRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN Reference is made to the Constitution of Kenya articles 6, 60, 66, 67, 184, 186, and the First and Fourth Schedules; National Land Commission Act; County Governments Act; Urban Areas and Cities Act; Physical Planning Act, Physical Planners Registration Act and other enabling legislations. Reference is made to the Constitution of Kenya articles 6, 60, 66, 67, 184, 186 and the First and Fourth Schedules; National Land Commission Act; County Governments Act; Urban Areas and Cities Act; Physical Planning Act, Physical Planning Act and other enabling legislations. Notice is hereby given that the Machakos County Government has commenced the preparation of Machakos Town Strategic Integrated Urban Development Plan for the period 2014-2035. The development plan covers an area of about 519 km2 in Machakos town and its environs. Notice is hereby given that the Nakuru County Government has commenced the preparation of Nakuru Town Strategic Integrated Urban Development Plan for the period 2014-2035. The development plan covers an area of about 350 km2 in Nakuru town and its environs. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for integrated socio-economic development, investment and development control of the town in a sustainable environment. The plan preparation project is expected to take 12 month from April 2014. It is a constitutional and statutory requirement that stakeholders and members of the general public do participate in all planning and developments activities of the county. The Machakos County Government therefore invites stakeholders and members of the general public to participate in the preparation of the plan. Any person or institution that wishes to participate in or has comments on the planning project can reach or may forward any such comments to the County Secretary at the address below. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for integrated socio-economic development, investment and development control of the town in a sustainable environment. The plan preparation project is expected to take 12 month from April 2014. It is a constitutional and statutory requirement that stakeholders and members of the general public do participate in all planning and developments activities of the county. The Nakuru County Government therefore invites stakeholders and members of the general public to participate in the preparation of the plan. Any person or institution that wishes to participate in or has comments on the planning project can reach or may forward any such comments to the County Secretary at the address below: County Secretary Nakuru County Government P. O. Box 2870 – 20100 Nakuru. Telephone: +254-051-221680 Email:
[email protected]; Website: www.nakuru.go.ke. Dated this 30th July 2014. County Secretary Machakos County Government P. O. Box 1996 – 90100 Machakos. Telephone: +254-44-20246/21158 Email: Website: www.machakosgovernment.com Dated this 30th July 2014 NAKURU COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMENCEMENT OF THE PREPARATION OF NAIVASHA STRATEGIC INTEGRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMENCEMENT OF THE PREPARATION OF THIKA STRATEGIC INTEGRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN Reference is made to the Constitution of Kenya articles 6, 60, 66, 67, 184, 186 and the First and Fourth Schedules; National Land Commission Act; County Governments Act; Urban Areas and Cities Act; Physical Planning Act, Physical Planners Registration Act and other enabling legislations. Reference is made to the Constitution of Kenya articles 6, 60, 66, 67, 184, 186, and the First and Fourth Schedules; National Land Commission Act; County Government Act; Urban Areas and Cities Act; Physical Planning Act, Physical Planners Registration Act and other enabling legislations. Notice is hereby given that the Nakuru County Government has commenced the preparation of Naivasha Town Strategic Integrated Urban Development Plan for the period 2014-2035. The development plan covers an area of about 950 km2 in Naivasha town and its environs. Notice is hereby given that the Kiambu County Government has commenced the preparation of Thika Town Strategic Integrated Urban Development Plan for the period 2014-2035. The development plan covers an area of about 113 km2 in Thika town and its environs. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for integrated socio-economic development, investment and development control of the town in a sustainable environment. The plan preparation project is expected to take 12 month from April 2014. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for integrated socio-economic development, investment and development control of the town in a sustainable environment. The plan preparation project is expected to take 12 month from April 2014. It is a constitutional and statutory requirement that stakeholders and members of the general public do participate in all planning and developments activities of the county. The Nakuru County Government therefore invites stakeholders and members of the general public to participate in the preparation of the plan. Any person or institution that wishes to participate in or has comments on the planning project can reach or may forward any such comments to the County Secretary at the address below. It is a constitutional and statutory requirement that stakeholders and members of the general public do participate in all planning and developments activities of the county. The Kiambu County Government therefore invites stakeholders and members of the general public to participate in the preparation of the plan. Any person or institution that wishes to participate in or has comments on the planning project can reach or may forward any such comments to the County Secretary or Chief Officer at the address below. County Secretary Nakuru County Government P. O. Box 2870 - 20100 Nakuru. Telephone: +254-051-221680 Email:
[email protected]; Website:www.nakuru.go.ke Dated this 30th July 2014. David Gatimu Chief officer-Lands, Housing and Physical Planning Kiambu County Government P. O. Box 2344 – 00900 Kiambu. Telephone:+2540675858167/171 Website: www.kiambu.go.ke Dated this 30th July 2014. ENOSH M. ONYANGO HEAD, DIRECTORATE OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT Business Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard QuickStop KTB bets on battlefields to boost tourist arrivals Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has identified battlefield tourism as one of the newest products it intends to market to help boost international arrivals into the country. According to KTB Managing Director, Muriithi Ndegwa, the battlefield product will be a new addition to the tourism attractions in the circuit known for the vast Tsavo East National Park among other unique sites. He said KTB will package the battlefield concept for intensive marketing and subsequent inclusion in the itinerary for the region by tour operators. “We shall repackage this product so that its forms part of the itinerary planned for this circuit,” said Mr Ndegwa. KTB is among the key institutions planning for the commemoration of the World War I. Unilever, NGO partners to provide water to families Consumer products firm Unilever has partnered with Save the Children to provide water for displaced families in Mogadishu, Somalia. The two organisations constructed a concrete water tank, provided water bladders and established committees to manage the supply. Previously, most of the camp’s residents had to walk for 45 minutes to fetch water, but the water tank has reduced the walking distance by over 30 per cent for most of the families. More than 39,000 children and their families in Mogadishu can now access drinking water and better sanitation. Lack of access to water and poor sanitation facilities is a challenge to displaced families in Somalia, leaving many children vulnerable to water-borne diseases and other health risks including diarrhoea. CAMAC supports African leaders summit in US CAMAC Energy has supported the Corporate Council on Africa, as a Platinum Sponsor, to the African Leaders Summit being held in Washington DC in August. Dubbed “Leading the Way in US– Africa Investment” the weeklong programme is aimed at strengthening trade ties between the US and Africa. The New York Stock Exchange quoted firm, has exploration projects in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Gambia. The Summit, is expected to host over 50 heads of State and 100 ministers. The Council will host a business forum and offer targeted networking opportunities. Both Presidents Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and Uhuru Kenyatta will be chief guests at dinners organised by the Council and President John Mahama of Ghana will be chief guest at a luncheon. TODAY IN Blogs, archives, reader forums and more: www.standardmedia.co.ke Invesment State sets sight on private capital to deliver modern infrastructure As Summit begins today, Government will be pitching to lure private players in improving sector BBy James Anyanzwa The government is luring the private sector to finance huge infrastructure projects. This was clear yesterday as Principal Secretary for Infrastructure John Mosonik addressed the press hours before President Uhuru Kenyatta opened the region’s first ever infrastructure summit in Nairobi. According to Musonik, the Government is relying on partnerships with the private sector to finance key infrastructure projects as Government seeks for alternative development approaches. Several studies have blamed Kenya’s high cost of doing business on the country’s poor infrastructure - an aspect Jubilee is now seeking to address. The new arrangement will help Government plug the financing deficit in the sector - estimated at Sh40 billion annually. The shortage has meant a paltry eight per cent (14,000km) of the country’s total road network is tarmacked. Through the proposed Public-Private Partnerships, the Government hopes to provide 10,000km of tarmacked road in six years. Eng Mosonik said the proposed model dubbed “Annuity model” would be discussed and evaluated by stakeholders during the summit. He said under the model, the Government would negotiate for loans from banks and other financing institutions. Contractors would subsequently access these funds through the sup- Trucks at Mlolongo weighing bridge along Mombasa Road. In a departure from the past, the Government is banking on private investor to expand the country’s road network. [PHOTO: FILE] port of Government, adding that the contractor would design, build and maintain the roads “The banks will pay the contractor upon certification of the work done by the Government,” Mosonik told a media briefing in Nairobi yesterday. He said the Government would reimburse the banks over an agreed period such as seven to eight years. He said the contractors would be expected to complete the projects within the stipulated time— not exceeding three years— and guarantee construction quality and undertake post-construction maintenance of roads for five more years. Mosonik disclosed that under the proposed infrastructure funding model, the cost of road implementation would be about Sh44 billion per year over the next six to seven years. He said the unit costs for construction of roads would range from Sh40 million to Sh100 million per kilometre depending on the scope of works. Mosonik said the designs for majority of the roads to be implemented under this programme have already been concluded while the framework of engagement between the Government and private sector has been agreed upon. He said three commercial banks have already been identified to provide the financing. They include Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), National Bank and Co-operative Bank. According to Mosonik, adoption of the new approach would drive efforts towards the realisation of the Vision 2030 strategy and Government objectives and targets of increasing the paved road network. “Better surface roads supports existing and new transportation business opportunities, access to markets and enhanced rural production,” he explained. Banks shun tourism, agriculture as high risk sectors BBy Andrew makari Commercial banks view tourism and agriculture sectors as high-risk sector as they move to tighten their credit standards to control the high level of non-performing loans (NPLs), which grew by Sh7 billion in three months. Central Bank’s Credit Survey also showed lenders hardening their lending conditions to the energy, trade and financial services sectors. According to the survey, a review of the lending terms to these sectors is informed by the escalating insecurity in the country, heightened political risk, fragile economic activities and low rains experienced during the second quarter (March to June) of this year. The survey indicates the value of gross NPLs grew by 6.9 per cent within a threemonth period to Sh101.7 billion in June 2014 from Sh95.1 billion in March 2014. Central Bank notes that the spill-over effects of high lending interest rates and challenges in the business environment contributed to increase in NPLs. “However, banks continue to deploy enhanced appraisal standards to mitigate credit risk,” said CBK. In a damper to the financial sector, CBK warned that banks suffer huge loan defaults in the third quarter (July-September). This is due to rising insecurity, heightened political activity, high cost of living and inflation. CBK says increased levels of non-performing loans (NPLs) will be witnessed in the Tourism, Personal/Household, Trade and Transport sectors. TODAY IN BUSINESS / Page 41 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Law review to quell Mining, Energy ministries rivalry Clarification of roles comes after stakeholders raised concerns on the possible overlapping of roles BBy Macharia Kamau converts into energy. Currently, the proposed Energy Bill has clauses covering both the exploration and development of coal, which is seen as encroaching into Mining’s turf. “In order to ensure that there is no overlap of functions of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the Ministry of Mining and to ensure that resources are optimised the Committee agreed to separate coal from oil shale, shale gas and coal seam gas and retain the mining of coal in the Ministry of Mining, while the conversion of coal into energy will be dealt with by the Ministry of Energy. The committee agreed to delete oil shale, shale gas and coal seam gas from First Schedule of the Bill,” said the Amina Abdalla led committee in a report. The clarification of roles to be played by the two ministries comes after stakeholders raised concerns about possible overlapping of roles, espe- The Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Natural Resources is making attempts to quell infighting between the ministries of Energy and Mining over the control of the vast coal reserves recently discovered at Mui Basin in Kitui County. The Committee in a report said it would introduce changes to the Mining Bill once it gets to the Third Reading in Parliament making it clear that the Mining Ministry will handle mining of the mineral, but its mandate would end once this is done. Development would then be taken over by the Energy Ministry. The Committee also proposed that clear distinction be made in the proposed Energy Bill, where the Energy Ministry would be charged with the management of the resource once it Study reveals reasons for stalled agri-projects BBy Nicholas Waitathu The Committee agreed to separate coal from oil shale, shale gas and coal seam gas and retain the mining of coal in the Ministry of Mining, while the conversion of coal into energy to be dealt with by Energy Ministry cially in licensing, between the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) as proposed under the Energy Bill and Ministry of Mining, which is responsible for regulating the mining industry under the Mining Bill. “The stakeholders recommend- A heap of coal particles ready to be used to produce energy. ed that to avoid an overlap of functions, coal, and shale oil and shale gas should be deleted from the list of minerals which are regulated under the Ministry of Mining as it will be regulated by the Energy Bill,” said the committee in its report. The Mui Basin is estimated to have hundreds of tonnes of coal, with two of the blocks estimated to contain over 400 million metric tonnes of the mineral. The Ministry of Energy spearheaded the exploration process that led to the discovery of coal over the last ten years. A number of agricultural projects in the county governments have stalled due to to lack of adequate funding or because of unstructured coordination between the national government and the devolved units. A study by Egerton University’s Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development further indicates that employees seconded by the national government to the devolved administrations are not well facilitated and therefore lack the passion to executing programmes they are charged with. A study concludes that the sector lacked crucial support from both the national and county governments. Even though the national government has been extending financial assistance to the counties, the report concluded the sector has received minimal direct budgetary allocation. Timothy Njagi, a research fellow with the institution said the sector is suffering from poor coordination of the human capital, mainly those who were transferred to the counties. The report - Status of agriculture sector after devolution - seeks to understand how the agriculture sector is adjusting to the changed system of government. REPUBLIC OF KENYA THE NATIONAL TREASURY TENDER NOTICE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF FOUR (4 NO.) LIFTS AT BIMA HOUSE, NAIROBI WP. ITEM NO. D107NB/NB/1301 - JOB NO. 5698M Tenders are invited from interested eligible bidders for the Proposed Installation of four (4 No.) lifts for The National Treasury at Bima House – Nairobi. Tenderers for these works must be registered with the National Construction Authority in Category NCA 4 and above and be in the Current Building Contractors Register. Proof of the current registration must be provided. They must also be licensed by the Energy Regulatory Commission. Proof of the current license must be provided. Tender documents with detailed specifications shall be obtained from the Procurement Office, 6th floor, room 619 at The National Treasury, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi on payment of a nonrefundable fee of Kshs. 3,100.00 for the document. Payment will be made in cash or bankers cheque payable to The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, at the Cash Office located at Treasury Building, Ground Floor during normal working hours. The Tenderers will be required to provide a Bid Security of Kshs. 500,000.00 from a reputable bank valid for a period of 150 days from the date of tender opening. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelope, clearly marked Tender No. WP. Item No. D107NB/NB/1301 – Job 5698M and bearing no indication of the Tenderer should be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, P.O Box 30007 – 00100, NAIROBI. Tenders should be placed in the tender box located at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Wednesday, 20th August, 2014 at 10.00 A.M. Submitted bids will be opened at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room soon after the closing time in the presence of the Tenderers / Representatives who may choose to attend. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY POSTPONEMENT OF A PUBLIC HEARING MEETING RE: POSTPONEMENT OF THE PROPOSED REHABILITATION OF NAIROBI CITY PARK, NAIROBI COUNTY (EIA 1061) PUBLIC HEARING The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study report for the above proposed Rehabilitation of Nairobi City Park, Nairobi County. Pursuant to Regulation 22 of EIA/Audit Regulations of 2003, the Authority HAD INVITED members of the public and interested stakeholders to a PUBLIC HEARING meeting to give their views on the above proposed project on THURSDAY 31ST JULY 2014 from 10.00 a.m. at the PROPOSED SITE – CITY PARK, NAIROBI COUNTY. HOWEVER, THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT TAKE PLACE AS EARLIER SCHEDULED AND HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. The meeting will be chaired by the County Commissioner (CC) Nairobi County WHEN THE NEW DATES ARE AVAILED. PROF. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU DIRECTOR GENERAL National Environment Management Authority Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. Box 67839- 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254 020) 2183718, 020 2307281, 020 2103696, 020 2101370, 0723 363010, 0735 013046, 0735 010237 Report incidences and complaints: NEMA Hotline: 0786 101 100 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.nema.go.ke Facebook: National Environment Management Authority – Kenya Twitter:@nemakenya Our Environment, Our Life, Our Responsibility Mazingira Yetu, Uhai Wetu, Wajibu Wetu Page 42 / TODAY IN BUSINESS Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Group acquires 49pc stake in Phoenix Aviation The acquisition by Hong Kong-based Frontier Services Group has received a nod from shareholders BBy Standard Reporter Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed firm Frontier Services Group (FSG) Limited has completed the acquisition of 49 per cent stake in Kenya’s Phoenix Aviation Limited. The $14 million (Sh1.2b) transaction, which was formally announced at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on March 31, 2014 has received a nod of approval from both the Board and shareholders of Frontier Services Group and Phoenix Aviation. The Kenyan aviation company now becomes part of the integrated logistics firm’s global footprint, which brings specialised aviation logistical capability that will enable Phoenix Aviation expand both its reach and capability. Frontier Services on the other hand gains the benefit of Kenyan and East African expertise and market knowledge in its drive to become the premier pan-African logistics provider to multinational and local corporations as well as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and government agencies. Frontier Services CEO, Mr Gregg Smith said that in addition to having world class team of pilots technicians, Phoenix is a large operation capable of serving a diverse customer base. He said Phoenix’s leadership team shares Frontier Services’ vision to build a much more robust business centred on the Kenyan aviation sector – a business with the capability to invest and grow with the increasing number of multinational businesses moving into East Africa. “We are confident that this partnership will enable us strategically grow a pan-African offering of aviation to serve both corporate and humanitarian missions,” added Smith. Frontier Services’ investment will expand Phoenix’s medical evacuation capacity, leveraging last-mile aviation Price of top grade tea on the rise BBy Reuters and Correspondent Phoenix Aviation expects the partnership with Frontier Services Group to enable it expand its reach and coverage of East Africa region. and construction capability to penetrate closer to frontier environments where people are working and where humanitarian services are required. Last-mile capability will shorten response time by enabling aircraft and doctors be positioned closer to evacuation sites. Mr Steve Parkinson, CEO of Phoenix Aviation said the firm is one of the oldest aviation companies in Kenya with a fully developed Safety and Quality system that exceeds European standards, in some cases. The company, he added, has been audited and certified to meet the highest standards demanded the United Nations and Oil and Gas producers. Mombasa County embarks on livestock farming to boost income BBy Philip Mwakio Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries is partnering with Mombasa County government to set up a modern quarantine facility to check livestock diseases. Acting Director of Veterinary Services, Kisa Ngeiywa said the facility with laboratories, emergency slaughter house, incinerator and, holding ground complete with livestock pens would be built at Mirironi, Jomvu Kuu ward, Mombasa county. ‘’It is to be built on a government land that once housed a livestock holding ground,’’ Dr Ngeiywa said. Mombasa County Executive in charge of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries , Anthony Njaramba said the land in question measures 600 acres of prime government land. “There are pockets of squatters on it and as a government we shall seek amicable ways to ensure that the removal of squatters from government land is done in a most humane way,’’ Njaramba said. Dr Ngeiywa projects the total cost of putting up the facility to be Sh2 billion. ‘’We shall seek to put up a permanent enclosure around the facility with both exit and entry gates including accommodation facilities for staff who will be managing the facility,’’ he said. Dr Ngeiywa said Kenya is trying to ensure it complies with World Ani- He noted that Phoenix Aviation in conjunction with AMREF flying Doctors has become an intergalactic part of the emergency services and rescues over a 1000 patients a year throughout the region. “Our partnership with Frontier Services will enable us expand our reach and coverage reaching many more people with much-needed medical evacuation services,” said Parkinson. Phoenix has operated throughout Africa from its operational headquarters at Wilson Airport in Nairobi since 1994. The firm’s principal business activities include provision of worldwide air ambulance services, cargo and passenger movements, repair and maintenance of its own and third-party aircraft in East Africa. It also undertakes search-and-rescue operations and transport of government and prominent private sector individuals. It plans to become the premier provider of logistics services in Africa with Nairobi, as its gateway to East Africa. Cruise liner to offer tele-medicine at sea BBy Philip Mwakio A Turkana herder crosses Kainuk bridge in Turkana South District recently on his way to a grazing land. Mombasa County is keen to tap into the lucrative livestock export business. mal Health Organisation (OIE) on the required safety standards and World Trade Organisation (WTO) requirements on safe trade in animal and animal products hence the project. The two officials were speaking during a fact finding tour of the vast land last week. Njaramba said the location of the quarantine facility which will serve as a holding ground for livestock as they are fattened and ensure they are free of any diseases was ideal. ‘’We are next to a large sea port and an international airport which provide gateways for export trade of our livestock and livestock products,’’ Njaramba noted. He said that as a County government seeking more revenues for its operations, they have identified livestock rearing and production as one of the major income earners. ‘’We are keen to tap into the lucrative livestock export business where we shall have a stake as a County government . Livestock meant for the export market will be brought to the quarantine area and kept for over a month before being exported either as meat or live animals ,’’ Njaramba said. He said they hoped to emulate Somali which exports nearly 2 million live animals per annum. ‘’Out of this business and if we can charge 10 dollars for each live animal exported, we can earn between Sh1.5 to 2 billion yearly,’’ Njaramba added. The highest price for top-grade Kenyan tea rose at this week’s sale to $4.00 per kg from $3.94 per kg last week, Tea Brokers East Africa said yesterday. Kenya is the world’s leading exporter of black tea and the crop is a major foreign exchange earner for the country’s economy, together with horticultural products and tourism. Best Broken Pekoe Ones (BP1s) TEABP1-BEST-KE fetched $2.76 to $4.00 per kg compared with $2.50$3.94 per kg last week. Best Brighter Pekoe Fanning Ones (PF1s) TEAPF1-BEST-KE sold at $2.60-$2.78 per kg compared with $2.64-$2.90 per kg last week. Most of the tea offered at the Mombasa auction is from Kenya, but tea from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and other regional producers is also sold. Kazakhstan dominated the auction while Egypt, Yemen and other Middle Eastern countries were well represented, Tea Brokers said in its report. Early this year, Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) warned that more than 500,000 small scale tea farmers affiliated to it were likely to earn less following low prices of the crop at the Mombasa tea auction in previous months. The prices of tea at the auction had dropped by up to 30 per cent since July 2013. A kilo of made tea sold at the auction at the time retailed at an average price of ($2.32) for small holders’ auction, against Sh270.90 ($3.15) for the same period last year. A leading ocean going fleet MSC Cruises has become the first cruise line to offer guests a 24/7 pediatric tele-medicine service on board, through a partnership with the Giannina Gaslini Institute, in Genoa, Italy, a world-class centre of excellence in pediatric medicine. A statement from the company said that MSC Cruises will install new technology across its entire fleet to enable ship-to-shore care of children with onshore support from specialists at the Gaslini Institute. The new service will be operational as from September 1, 2014, in its fleet-wide. MSC Cruises’ on board doctors will be able to consult specialist pediatricians at any time to seek a second opinion or carry out procedures such as remote diagnosis, radiology and monitoring. ‘’No other cruise company in the world provides such a service, which will bring peace of mind to the thousands of families that take cruise va- cations every year.,’’ the statement added. The project was announced in Genoa by Chief Executive of MSC Cruises, Gianni Onorato, the Director General of the Giannina Gaslini Institute, Paul Petralia and the President of the Liguria Region, Claudio Burlando. Mr Onorato said MSC Cruises is a family-owned company and it strongly believes in caring for the health and safety of guests on board, with particular attention to younger travelers, who can require help and treatment quite different from other age groups. “We’re really excited about this collaboration, which is particularly adapted to our family cruises, no matter where in the world,” he stated. Onorato noted that Pediatric telemedicine is an addition to other existing services on the firm’s ships, such as teleradiology and teleconsultation, for a cruise vacation where we can respond to any need. Director General of Gaslini Paolo Petralia said expertise of its specialists is being made available beyond the walls of the institute. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard SEASON 3 Join KTN's Crime and Investigations Reporter, Dennis Onsarigo as he goes back in time to bring to life the unresolved cases of political killings, family unions gone wrong, mistrials and teenagers forced to spend the rest of their lives behind bars. Monday 10:05pm Page 43 World Clashes kill 30 in Libya Wednesday, July 30, 2014 RoundUp Burundi on edge amid rise of violent youths The group stoking fear among many Burundians includes stick-wielding men who sing patriotic tunes as they march through villages. As the youth wing of Burundi’s ruling party, the group has become so powerful that watchdog groups believe its members carry out murders with impunity. One of the poorest countries in the world, the small Central African nation of Burundi shares both a history of ethnic strife and a border with Rwanda. Amnesty International warned of the threat posed by the Imbonerakure, whose members are accused of spearheading the clampdown on the opposition. Egypt military kills 7 militants in volatile Sinai Egyptian troops killed seven suspected militants and arrested five as part of an ongoing offensive in the volatile Sinai Peninsula where the military has been trying to quell a spreading insurgency by Islamic militants. According to a statement posted on Brig Gen Mohammed Samir’s official Facebook page late Monday, the troops killed three militants in an exchange of fire while four others died when a group tried to attack a house. Five militants were arrested and five were wounded, the posting said but it was unclear if the five were the same people in both cases. Militant attacks in Sinai and elsewhere in Egypt have escalated. IMF approves new $5b credit line for Morocco The International Monetary Fund has announced a new, two-year $5 billion credit line for Morocco to support reform efforts. The new support follows up on an earlier twoyear credit agreement approved in 2012 to protect Morocco from shocks of the global economic crisis as it struggled in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. While largely spared the unrest that swept the rest of North Africa, Morocco’s economy depends heavily on Europe, which has suffered from the global crisis. The IMF statement released late Monday described Morocco’s economic fundamentals as “sound” with solid performance despite external challenges. Suzuki recalls nearly 26,000 cars for fire risk Suzuki is recalling nearly 26,000 midsize cars in the US because the daytime running light modules can overheat and could cause a fire. The recall covers the Verona from the 2004-2006 model years. It’s an expansion of an earlier recall of the Forenza and Reno. All the cars were made by General Motors in Korea. Suzuki said in documents filed yesterday with government safety regulators that a transistor in the modules can overheat in the instrument panel. That could melt the module, which could cause a fire. Suzuki said there were no fires reported in Verona models. Dealers would replace the modules for free and owners would be notified later. —Agencies NEWS OF THE Blogs, archives, reader forums and more: www.standardmedia. co.ke escalating turmoil There were reports that a cease-fire deal had been struck but shelling continued BENGHAZI, Wednesday Libyan forces battled Islamist militants with rockets and warplanes for control of an army base in the eastern city of Benghazi after at least 30 people were killed in overnight fighting. And a shell fired by warring Libyan militias struck an oil tank yesterday near the capital’s international airport, despite local officials saying they struck a cease-fire to allow firefighters battle an out-of-control blaze at its oil depot, an official said. A spokesman for the National Oil Corporation said yesterday the armed factions in Tripoli had agreed to a brief cease-fire to allow emergency services to fight the blazing fuel storage tanks containing millions of litres of fuel. join ranks Intense fighting in Benghazi, Libya’s second city, and battles between rival militias in the capital Tripoli have pushed Libya deeper into chaos after two weeks of the fiercest violence since the 2011 civil war ousted Muammar Gaddafi. Foreign states followed the US and the UN in pulling diplomats out of the North African oil-producing state after clashes between two rival brigades of former anti-Gaddafi fighters closed Tripoli’s international airport. A building damaged during clashes between rival militias in Tripoli on Monday. INSET: Wreckage from a Libyan paramilitary fighter jet that crashed in Benghazi, yesterday. [PHOTOS: REUTERS and AFP] A rocket hit a fuel depot near Tripoli airport two days ago, igniting a huge blaze that Libyan fire-fighters on Tuesday were fighting to put out. Italy’s government and Italian oil group ENI had agreed to help them, the government said. Three years after Gaddafi’s fall, the OPEC nation has failed to control ex-rebel militias who refuse to disband and who are threatening the unity of the country. The extent of recent hostilities has increased Western worries that Libya is sliding towards becoming a failed state and may once again go to war. In Benghazi, battles have intensified since special forces and regular air force units joined ranks with a renegade army general, Khalifa Haftar. “Groups of terrorists calling themselves al-Shoura Council Forces are attacking the government’s main military base,” Colonel Wanis Bukhamada, a special forces spokesman in Benghazi, told Reuters. “We have received 30 corpses so far,” a medical source told Reuters at Benghazi’s main hospital. Islamist fighters from one of those groups, Ansar al Sharia, classified as a foreign terrorist organisation by Washington, have been blamed by authorities for carrying out the attack on the US Benghazi consulate in 2012 in which the US ambassador was killed. A government MiG warplane crashed during yesterday’s fighting in Benghazi. A Reuters reporter saw the pilot parachuting to ground after hearing an explosion. A spokesman for Haftar’s forces said it was due to a technical problem. —Reuters and AP S Africa metals workers return to work after month-long strike CAPE TOWN, Wednesday South African metal workers started returning to work after accepting a wage deal from employers, ending a four-week strike that dealt a blow to growth in Africa’s most advanced economy. NUMSA, the country’s largest union, accepted a 10 per cent annual pay increase fixed for three years for its lowest-paid workers on Monday. The strike by over 200,000 NUMSA members had halted production at automakers and disrupted construction of new power plants in a country with a tight electricity supply. “We are not sure whether we have full attendance yet,” said Ken Manners, chief executive of SP Metal Forgings, a supplier of component parts to the auto industry. Engineering firm Bell Equipment, which em- ploys 2,000 workers at its Richards Bay plant on the east coast, said staff had reported for the early morning shift while General Motors South Africa expected to run at normal production levels from Wednesday. Construction company Group Five said in a statement that most employees at its affected businesses had returned yesterday, adding it would take the rest of the week to refill its steel supply chain. refuse deal “Due to the severity of the strike, its impact will influence current and future business plans within the South African steel sector,” Group Five said. But the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA), representing about 3,000 employers in the metals sector, said it would not sign the deal. “We will not sign,” NEASA spokesperson Sya van der Walt-Potgieter said, adding that the group’s members were being urged to lock out tens of thousands of NUMSA members. NEASA said its members could not afford the wage hikes, which are well above the current inflation rate of 6.6 per cent. The South African Reserve Bank has expressed concern that pay increases which are not met by gains in productivity could trigger a wage-hike spiral and cost jobs. The metals and engineering strike came on the heels of a five-month walkout in the platinum sector. —Reuters NEWS OF THE WORLD / Page 45 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard RoundUp Mexico’s Gulf coast experiences strong quake A strong earthquake shook much of eastern Mexico, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.3 quake was centred in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, about 418km east-southeast of Mexico City. The epicenter was relatively deep, 95km below the surface. State Gov Javier Duarte issued a Twitter post saying there were no reports of damage yet, though local news media said the 5.46am (6:46am EDT; 1046 GMT) quake was felt strongly. It rocked buildings at least as far away as Mexico City. Turkish PM returning Jewish American award Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is returning an award given to him by a Jewish American group in 2004, after the group asked back for it because of comments he made regarding the conflict in Gaza. Turkey’s US ambassador wrote to Jack Rosen, president of the American Jewish Congress, on Erdogan saying because of Israel’s actions in Gaza and “the regrettable stance” of the American Jewish Congress, Erdogan “will be glad to return the award.” The letter, dated July 27 was made available yesterday. Last week, Rosen described Erdogan as “arguably the most virulent anti-Israel leader in the world.” He said Erdogan had been given the Profile of Courage award. Pope to visit Sri Lanka, Philippines in January The Vatican has confirmed the dates for Pope Francis’ second trip to Asia, a weeklong visit between January 12-19 to Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Francis had already announced his intention to visit Sri Lanka and meet with victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which killed some 6,300 people, left another 1,060 missing and devastated parts of the central Philippines last year. Francis will become the first pope in nearly two decades to visit the Far East when he travels to South Korea August 14-18. —Agencies Suicide bomber kills Afghan president’s cousin after prayers Official says bomber detonated explosives hidden under turban, after greeting Karzai KABUL, Wednesday A cousin and close associate of outgoing Afghan President Hamid Karzai has been assassinated by a suicide bomber who hid his explosives under his turban, a provincial official said. The bomber walked up to the home of Hashmat Khalil Karzai to greet him after morning prayers for the Eid ul-Fitr holiday, and detonated the explosives after shaking hands with the president’s cousin, said the official. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which was reminiscent of the September 2011 killing of former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani, who at the time was the leader of a government-appointed peace council seeking reconciliation with militants. In that attack, an insurgent posing as a Taliban peace envoy detonated a bomb that was hidden in his turban as he met Rabbani at his home in Kabul. sensitive time Yesterday’s attack took place at the reception room for guests at the Karzai family home in southern Kandahar province’s district of Karz, according to Dawa Khan Minapal, the provincial governor’s spokesman. Hashmat, a political figure in his own right, has been his cousin’s staunch supporter and has also backed former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai’s bid to succeed President Karzai. It was not the first time that Karzai’s family members have been targeted. The president’s powerful half-brother, Ahmad Wali Karzai, who was the head of the provincial council, was slain in his home in the city of Kandahar by his bodyguard in An Afghan man puts on his shoes after performing morning prayers on Eid ulFitr outside the Shah-e Doh Shamshira mosque on Monday. Afghan president’s cousin was attacked by a suicide bomber after Eid prayers. [PHOTO: REUTERS] OTHER ATTACKS • It was not the first time that Karzai’s family members have been targeted • The president’s powerful half-brother, Ahmad Wali Karzai, who was the head of the provincial council, was slain in his home in the city of Kandahar by his bodyguard in July 2011 • The attack was reminiscent of the September 2011 killing of former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani • In that attack an insurgent posing as a Taliban peace envoy detonated a bomb that was hidden in his turban as he met Rabbani at his home in Kabul China investigates powerful ex-official for graft BEIJING, Wednesday China is investigating former domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang, one of the most powerful politicians of the last decade, on suspicion of corruption, the government said, in what could become China’s biggest graft scandal. The ruling Communist Party is investigating Zhou for suspected “serious disciplinary violations”, the party’s graft watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, said in a brief statement, using the usual euphemism for corruption. The decision was made in line with the party’s constitution and anti-corruption regulations, the statement added, without giving details. Reuters reported in early December that Zhou had been placed under virtual house arrest after President Xi Jinping ordered a special task force to look into corruption accusations against him. Reuters also reported in March that Chinese authorities had seized assets worth at least 90 billion yuan ($14.56 billion) from family members and associates of Zhou. More than 300 of Zhou’s relatives, political allies, proteges and staff had been taken into custody or questioned, sources who had been briefed on the investigation told Reuters. anti-monopoly probe Zhou, 71, is the most senior Chinese politician to be ensnared in a graft scandal since the Communist Party swept to power in 1949. He was a member of the party’s Politburo Standing Committee - China’s apex of power - and held the immensely powerful post of security tsar until he retired in 2012. At the same time Chinese regulator said yesterday it is conducting an anti-monopoly investigation into Microsoft Corp over its Windows operating system, in the latest in a growing number of competition probes that have unnerved Western firms in China. China’s State Administration for Industry & Commerce (SAIC) was also investigating a Microsoft vice president and senior managers, and had made copies of the firm’s financial statements and contracts, the agency said on its website. It said Microsoft, which has struggled to make inroads in China due to rampant piracy, had not fully disclosed information about Windows and its Office software suite. —Reuters July 2011. The attack comes at a sensitive time in Afghanistan as an audit is taking place under international supervision of all 8 million ballots cast last month in the second round of the country’s presidential election. The process is key to insuring a peaceful transfer of power ahead of the withdrawal of most foreign troops by the end of the year. The two presidential contenders — Ahmadzai and former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah — are awaiting the results of the audit. On Monday, President Karzai appealed for a speedy conclusion to the audit that would determine his successor, saying Afghanistan urgently needs a new president. His slain cousin Hashmat ran a private security company and was also on Ahmadzai’s election campaign team as campaign manager for Kandahar. In a speech marking the start of the Muslim Eid ul-Fitr holiday Karzai had said Afghans “want to have an outcome to the election as soon as possible, so that this country can have its president soon.” In his speech, Karzai also expressed sympathy with the suffering of Gaza Palestinians in the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war, and said the Afghans “remember the people of Palestine in Gaza who get killed brutally, night and day.” Karzai also reiterated calls on the Taliban to join the country’s peace process and stop killing other Afghans. “I call upon the leaders of the Taliban to stop fighting Afghans,” Karzai said. “I call on them to live in peace and dignity with their brothers and sisters.” The peace process has been virtually on hold until after the new president is chosen. —AP Islamic State video wages psychological war on soldiers BAGHDAD, Wednesday Islamic State, the Al Qaeda spinoff that seized wide swathes of Iraq almost unopposed last month, has released a video telling Iraqi soldiers who may still have some fight in them that they risk being rounded up en masse and executed. The 30-minute video clip, circulated during the holiday that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, sheds light on what tactics the Islamic State is likely to employ as it presses ahead with its campaign. After sweeping through a town with quick-hit raids, the militants are filmed standing over dozens of terri- fied, handcuffed Iraqi soldiers. One fighter mocks a soldier for wearing civilian clothes over his uniform out of fear of being identified and killed. He pleads for mercy, to no avail. Then dozens of soldiers are led to a sandy desert pit. They are executed one by one - bullets pumped into their heads. Then, an Islamic State fighter makes one last round, opening fire again, one by one. Others are led to the edge of a river. Each one is shot in the head with a pistol and then shoved in, the executioner standing in a large pool of blood. —Reuters Page 46 / NEWS OF THE WORLD RoundUp Iran spiritual leader calls for arming Gaza to fight Israel Iran’s supreme leader called on Muslims from around the world to help arm Gaza Palestinians in their fight against Israel. The call by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was his latest such message during the ongoing war between Gaza’s Hamas rulers and Israel. Khamenei claims that while Israel and America seek to disarm Hamas, Iran says “the opposite ... the Muslim World has a duty to arm the Palestinian nation by all means.” Iran, a staunch Hamas ally, does not recognise Israel and supports militant anti-Israeli groups such as the Palestinian Hamas. Madagascar recognised as surfing paradise in Africa Itching to catch a wave? Try Madagascar. California-based International Surfing Association has said the island nation in the Indian Ocean has become its 86th member as part of a drive to promote the sport in Africa. In a statement, the world surfing body said Madagascar offers more than 4,800km of coastline that have been largely unexplored by the global surfing community. Blair Rogers, a surfing tour operator in southwest Madagascar, said yesterday the waves rival those in Indonesia and other top surfing destinations. Rogers said visitors are initially apprehensive because of negative reports about security in Madagascar, a poor country with a history of political instability. — Agencies Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard 22 killed in Ukraine raid as states debate more sanctions on Russia Authorities say elderly people’s home among buildings struck by separatist rebels KIEV, Wednesday At least 22 civilians were killed by shelling in two conflict-stricken cities in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said. The use of unguided rockets in fighting between government forces and pro-Russian separatist rebels has been taking a noticeably heavier toll in recent weeks and been criticised by rights groups. With turmoil raging across a wide swathe of the region, international investigators were again prevented yesterday from visiting the site of the Malaysia Airlines jet shot down earlier this month. City hall in Luhansk, which is controlled by separatist rebels, said five people were killed when an old people’s home was struck by artillery fire. Russian television showed images of bodies in wheelchairs covered with blankets. Ukraine security spokesman Andriy Lysenko said rebels had blocked the railroad out of Luhansk, barring Igor Strelkov, a pro-Russian rebel commander speaks to the media in the city of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine on Monday. Strelkov held a briefing about a military situation in the Donetsk region. [PHOTO: AP] residents from leaving the city. “If we were earlier able to organise additional trains to and from Luhansk, to Kiev, now they have completely blocked the railway line,” Lysenko said. Lysenko also accused separatist fighters of using children as human shields and stopping cars from leaving Luhansk. It was not immediately possible to confirm those claims. In Horlivka, a city besieged by government troops, the mayor’s of- fice reported 17 people, including three children, dying as a result of shelling. The mayor’s office said there has been major damage to many homes and government offices in the center of the city. It also said the top floor of a school was destroyed as a result of direct hit from a shell. Rebels accuse the government of indiscriminately using heavy artillery against residential neighborhoods in areas under their control. A UN monitoring mission in Ukraine said there has been an alarming buildup of heavy weaponry in civilian areas of Donetsk and Luhansk — including artillery, tanks, rockets and missiles that are being used to inflict increasing casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. The UN said in a report this week that use of such weaponry could amount to a violation of international humanitarian law. Heavy fighting has also spread to other areas in the region, including towns not far from the crash site of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Meanwhile, the US and the EU are preparing a powerful one-two punch against the Russian economy, with EU ambassadors meeting yesterday to discuss a dramatic escalation in the trade bloc’s sanctions. Frustrated by the apparent ineffectiveness of previous sanctions and outraged by the deaths of 298 people aboard the Malaysia Airlines plane downed over eastern Ukraine, ambassadors were considering measures include limiting Russia’s access to European capital markets and halting trade in arms and dual-use and sensitive technologies. A decision on new EU sanctions was expected later in the day. —AP In preparation for... Equipment The Standard Newspaper will on 31st July 2014, publish a feature on Construction Equipment in Kenya with a view to highlighting industry trends. The feature will highlight the industry trends and technological innovations in; • • • • • • Excavators Motor Graders Cranes Loaders Trucks Mining Power Systems • Forklifts • Material-Handling & Warehousing equipment • Drilling Equipment among others • Alternative construction materials • Dozers We invite you to participate in this feature by way of advertising your products and services. 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Fifth-seeded Spain began the final round tied for second behind Japan, but Ciganda immediately gave the Spaniards a boost by beating Na Yeon Choi of South Korea 8 and 6. -AP TENNIS: Petkovic through, Stosur out Germany’s Andrea Petkovic reached the second round of the Bank of the West Classic with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Croatia’s Alja Tomljanovic on Monday and also benefited from the elimination of a potential opponent in the next round. Petkovic dropped serve twice but produced six breaks of her own as Tomljanovic struggled on serve, getting less than half her first serves into play. Petkovic, whose career has been interrupted by knee injuries, will next face Naomi Osaka of Japan. -AP STANDARD Blogs, archives, reader forums and more: www.standardmedia. co.ke/feverpitch Wilfred Mutua of Comras High School (left) is tackled by Dennis Chimamai of Muvuti High School during the third edition of Masaku Rugby Sevens schools category match at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, on June 26, 2014. [PHOTO: DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD] Stage set for tomorrow’s Watamu Beach Rugby kick off By ERNEST NDUNDA The stage is set for the kick off of Watamu Beach Rugby at Garoda Beach tomorrow. Event coordinator Noni Mbuggus confirmed yesterday that already 12 teams from Nairobi, Machakos, South Coast and Mombasa will be in action. Noni said Masaku Rugby Sevens squad arrived in Watamu on Monday to acclimatise ahead of the kick off. The event starts with schools tournament that has attracted four teams in the morning. Nairobi select take on their Mombasa Select side in the afternoon. Proper action starts on Friday in the event sponsored by the Standard Group, Airtel, Nakumatt, Garoda Resort, Kobe Suite BY ERNEST FOOTBALL: Riara edge Utalii, Zetech hold KIM Riara University edged Utalii College 2-1 in a Universities and Colleges Football League tie at the weekend. Nairobi Institute of Business Ruiru hit Technical University of Kenya 1-0 at National Youth Service (NYS) Nairobi Holding Unit grounds as University of Nairobi College of Agriculture and Veterinary Services forced a two-all draw against Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Nairobi. NYSVocational Training Institute settled for a barren draw against USIU-A. Kenya Institute of Management and Zetech Nairobi played to a barren draw. -Rebecca Gichana 7 Pages of Sizzling Sports Coverage! Resort, Farmer’s Choice and the County of Kilifi. Kilifi County Governor Amason Kingi will grace the five-a-side tournament. At the same time, plans to establish a rugby academy in Watamu in Kilifi County are in top gear. Former Kenya Sevens rugby coach, Benjamin Ayimba said this will boost the development of the sport in the county. “I have been championing for the development of rugby at the grassroot and I’m happy that a new rugby academy in Kilifi is in the offing,” said Ayimba. The academy is set to be opened in November. The former coach spoke during the launch of the Watamu Beach rugby at Garoda Beach Resort. The event was graced by the event’s organising committee co-ordinator Noni, Masaku Rugby Club Patron Tony Ndetto and the club coach Jason Hammond, Kilifi County Tourism Minister Alphonce Tokali and Tourism Director Naftali Kombo. Ayimba said the purpose of the SHOWDOWN LOOMS event is to sensitise the community, especially the youth the importance of rugby. “Rugby is about respect of rule, respect of authority, respect of difference, respect of opponents, team work, solidarity discipline,” said Ayimba. Tokali commended the organisers for their vision and pledged the county’s total support of the festival. He said the festival will be used to expose the youth to the sport. With the launch of the rugby academy. He added: “The festival will indeed promote Watamu and Kilifi County and open doors for sports tourism,” said Tokali. Guido Bertoni of Garoda Beach Resort, the major sponsor of the event said the festival will market Watamu as a tourism destination especially to the domestic market. He said he will support the development of rugby in Watamu adding that the festival will bring people from far and wide to sample a taste of the delights of Watamu which is rated sixth best beach in the world. “We want to promote beach sports and that is why we have decided to sponsor the beach rugby before venturing in to other sports,” said Bertoni.
[email protected] FEVER PITCH / Page 51 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard SIAHI beats all in nandi Handicapp 20 posts 40 points at KFS tourney to emerge best By FeverPitch Reporter Handicap 20 Luke Siahi emerged the winner of the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) golf tournament, which was held last weekend at Nandi Bears Club. The nine hole course is one of the most difficult in the country and true to its reputation, was a hard nut to crack for most golfers. But this did not deter Siahi who produced a fine round of golf to post a sterling 40 points. Playing off handicap 20, Siahi posted 21 points in the first nine and 19 points in the second nine for a total of 40 stable ford points. Handicap 14 Collins Kaberei posted 16 points in the first nine and 23 points in the second nine for a total of 39 points to win the men’s first prize. Handicap 8 John Tarus lost on count back to Collins Kaberei but won the second prize in the men’s category posting 18 points in the first nine and 21 points in the second nine for a final score of 39 stable ford points. Laban Sang also posted 39 points, but lost on count back. He posted 19 points in the first nine and 20 points in the second nine to win the men’s third prize. The sponsor prize was won by KFS’ Chief Corporate Communications officer Charles Ngunjiri who returned a score of 23 points. The guest winner was Ndiga Kithae. The best lady golfer was handicap 16 Rael Kurgat who posted 19 points in the first nine and 17 points in the second nine for a total score of 36 stable ford points. FastTrack CAIRO: Mazembe relieved after draw with Zamalek TP Mazembe manager Patrice Carteron expressed relief after the team clinched a 0-0 away draw with Zamalek in Alexandria stadium on Sunday in the fourth round of the CAF Champions League group stage. “This is a very important step in Mazembe’s journey to the semis,” the Frenchman reacted after the game. Level with the other DR Congo club in Group A; Mazembe are leading with seven points, three ahead Zamalek and Sudanese Al-Hilal. “Everything is possible now and the upcoming two rounds will determine the qualifiers,” added former Mali coach Carteron. The 43-year-old tactician also praised Zamalek young boss Ahmed Hossam ‘Mido’, 31, for the team’s performance. -Agencies NAIROBI: Kenya Police top Division One Zone A group Deputy Director Kenya Forest Service Prof Donald Ogweno (right) presents the 2nd runner-up award to Laban Sang after the conclusion of KFS golf tournament at Nandi Bears club over the weekend. [PHOTO: COURTESY] Other winners of the day were Simeon Kurgat who won the first nine prize with 21 points. David Kirui won the second nine with 20 points. Nearest to the pin winner was Dorothy Korir. Longest drive men winner was Laban Sang while longest drive ladies victor was Natalie Metto. Speaking during the awards ceremony, KFS Deputy Director Prof Donald Ogweno said the service will continue working with golf clubs countrywide to promote commercial tree growing, which not only conserves the environment but is also a lucrative venture for farmers. Kenya Police is leading the Football Kenya Federation national Division One Zone A group two with 38 points from 15 matches. This comes after weekend’s 2-0 win over Green Berets and a two-all draw against Strathmore University. They overtook Berets who have been on top of the league for the better part of the season. Berets are in second place with 38 points. Against Strathmore on Sunday evening at Strathmore grounds, Police goals were scored by George Maelo in the dying minutes of first half, with Simon Mureithi adding a second in 52th minute. Dismus Buggy and Isaya Oloo scored for Strathmore. -Rebecca Gichana Daystar dim JKUAT, Zetech conquer Upper Hill in NBA league BBy Erick Ochieng’ Daystar University recorded a 51-27 over JKUAT Juja Campus in the Nairobi Basketball Association (NBA) league played on Sunday at the Nairobi Railway Club. Laura Makokha sunk nine for the winners while Mary Chepkoi emerged top scorer with 14 points for the losers. Gladiators capitalised in the last quarter to shake off Strathmore University, winning 45-33 with Mildred Malubil sinking 17 points for victors. Strathmore again went down 53 -44 to Emyba. Zetech College had a great win where they de- feated Upper Hill School 64-29 with Roy Onyango sinking 18 points as Kelvin Wisoh sank three to improve his tally. Deng Garang gave the student side six points. Lycans had a narrow win of 43-40 over Technical University of Kenya (TUK). Multi Media University (MMU) prevailed over JKUAT Karen campus 5654. Paul Otieno scored 14 to ensure Legacy beat Woodley Knights 48-39. John Paul scored 11 for the losers. Our Lady Queen of Peace squeezed a narrow 64-58 win over Mount Kenya University (MKU) Nairobi campus who gave a good account of themselves. Duncan Ahaga was good for 20 points for the winners while Isaac Mucaya responded with 22 points for the losers. The United States International University – Africa (USIU) continued their winning ways, hitting Daystar University 46-31. Paul Luvanda displayed great skills as Pandas beat MMU 58-41 in an exciting encounter. Again, Ray Nyatome had 11points for the losers. Neosasa Morans got an easy two points and 20 baskets through a walkover after JKUAT Karen campus failed to show up for the match. In other NBA results, Old Pirates downed Feba 56-48, Daystar had a narrow 33-30 win over University of Nairobi’s Dynamites, Upper Hill lost 21-38 to MMU. Footprints stumped Zetech College 57-20 (ladies) but Zetech (men) avenged with a 59-49 beating of TUK. MKU Thika campus won 58-44 against JKUAT Karen campus, Daystar men piped PAC University 47–34. All Stars walloped MKU Nairobi campus 5133, and Parklands Arya thrashed JKUAT Juja campus 51-13 while Don Bosco got a 20-0 walkover against Hodari Pirates. NAIROBI: Sikh Union sink Swamibapa in super league Strathmore player dribbles in a past encounter. [PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO] Sikh Union Cricket Club A team put up a spirited performance on Sunday in the ongoing Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association Super league when they narrowly beat Swamibapa Cricket Club A Team (four points) by 18 runs at Sikh Union ground. Scorers were Rickey Marwe and Mercyline Adhiambo. Simba Union captain, Gagandeep Singh, won the toss and elected to bat first. Sikh Union were bowled out for 135 all out in 34.1 overs (Collins Obuya 28, Raj Shikotra 17 and Zahir Abbas 15, Elizah Otieno 3/22, Mayur Pindolia 2/17). Swamibapa A Team in reply managed to score 117 all out in 36.3 overs (Francis otieno 35, Mitesh Sangani 35 and Nehemiah Odhiambo 15). Gagandeep Singh 2/20, Inderdeep Singh 2/9, Jadavji Bhimji 2/18 and Collins Obuya 2/27 bowled well for Sikh Union. Page 52 / FEVER PITCH FastTrack NBA: All tickets claimed for LeBron’s homecoming show LeBron James’ Ohio hometown says fans quickly claimed the tickets available for the homecoming event expected to be his first public appearance in the state since announcing his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The free tickets for the August 8 show at InfoCision Stadium in Akron were released Monday and were gone within hours. Akron spokeswoman Stephanie York won’t divulge how many tickets were offered but says demand was overwhelming. She says organisers hope to make more available. York says the event is more of a show. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Total to sponsor motocross By Elizabeth Mburugu Total Kenya Ltd has taken main sponsorship of the motocross events organised by the East African Motor Sports Club (EAMSC). The remaining competitions on this year’s motocross calendar include four national, one regional and one continental race to be held between August and December. First on the list of events is the FIM Africa Central Africa Challenge race to be held on August 3 at the Jamhuri track in Nairobi. This competition will feature 50 riders from Kenya, 17 from Uganda and two from Tanzania. The Kenyan team includes top contenders like Tutu Maina, Rohan Gandhi, Sameer Anwar, Elias Kihara and Kigen Kiplagat. The veteran class will be represented by Tim Jessop, the General Manager of Chloride Exide and Patrick Garner. During the Central Africa Challenge on August 3, the EAMSC will also hold the finals of the Boda Boda challenge. The riders will tackle obstacle courses, a few jumps and rumbles on the track. The overall winner of this category will be presented with a brand new TVS motorcycle donated by Car and General. Other prizes are fuel cards, half year insurance cover, helmets and safety equipment. The Boda Boda challenge was introduced in the mo- tocross events recently by EAMSC in conjunction with the National Transport and Safety Authority and the Traffic Police to promote safety for motorcycle riders and their passengers. The event will also highlight the rules and regulations, which guide the Boda Boda operation. Other forthcoming motocross events lined up for this year include the Rift Valley Motors Sports Club meeting to be held in Nakuru on October 4-5. There will also be the FIM Motocross of African Nations to be competed in Zambia on August 30-31 and the FIM Africa Central Africa Challenge to be run in Kampala on December 7. Tejas Hirani during a rally raid competition. Total Kenya has agreed to sponsor motorcross competitions. Ongori lauds sweep Injured star regrets missing Commonwealth Games as fans celebrate marathon win GLASGOW: Nigerian weightlifter fails drug test A 16-year-old Nigerian weightlifter failed a doping test after becoming the youngest ever female to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in the sport, organizers said Tuesday. Chika Amalaha has been provisionally suspended from the games after testing positive for diuretics and masking agents after winning the 53-kilogram (117-pound) division last Friday. Amalaha’s “A’’ sample contained amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide, which are both banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Amalaha asked for the backup “B’’ sample to be tested, which will happen in London on Wednesday. “It shows we have a very robust anti-doping program in place.” By FEVERPITCH REPORTER Philes Ongori said her injury ruined Kenya’s women team plans to sweep the marathon medals at the Commonwealth Games. In her absence in Glasgow, Flomena Cheyech and Coroline Kilel clinched gold and silver and Ongori said it was paining for her to miss the Glasgow action. “I was crying, wishing I was part of the winning team. If I were there then we could have swept the podium,” said Ongori in Nakuru. She added that Cheyech and Kilel did well to keep Kenya’s flag high up in Scotland. “Now that I have finished crying, I am looking forward for another national duty, which I don’t know when it will come,” she said. Ongori was among the many fans who were glued to the television watching the marathon race live from Glasgow. As the athletes came in to the finishing point, celebration rendered the air in Iten town as Cheyech and Kilel took the first two positions. CAPE TOWN: SA opt for same team against Zim South Africa have named an unchanged 15-man squad for the oneoff test against Zimbabwe starting at the Harare Sports Club on August 9. Convener of selectors Andrew Hudson said in a Cricket South Africa statement issued on Tuesday that the players had “earned a vote of confidence” upon completing their first test series victory in Sri Lanka since 1993 a day earlier. Hashim Amla, so impressive in his maiden series as captain following the retirement of Graeme Smith, will seek to build the momentum gained in Sri Lanka that saw the country return to the top of the ICC’s test rankings with a 1-0 series win. The Proteas will be playing their first test match in Zimbabwe since 2001. — AP and Reuters Philles Moraa Ongori at the Keelu Resort in Iten where the marathon team is training for the Commonwealth Games. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD] big boost This came just minutes after Stephen Chemlany scooping silver medal in men’s marathon. It was a big boost for the fans, who had expected a double sweep in the 42km distance. Many had been demoralised by the failure by the men’s team to stamp their authority and win all the three marathon medals. That was however, atoned when the women’s race saw Cheyech lead a 1-2 podium finish with the former Boston marathon champ Kilel. It was a repeat of the performance four years ago in New Delhi when Irene Cherotich and Irene Mogaka won gold and silver respectively. John Ekiru Kelai, who was on course to defend his title in won in India in 2010, faded off at 25km to give way to Australian Michael Shelley to carry the title home. Kelai was the second Kenyan to win gold in Marathon at the Commonwealth games after Douglas Wakiihuri during the 1990 games. poor show Kelai, could not produce the kind of performance many expected and it was left to Chemlany to battle the Australian and he was happy to salvage a silver medal from the Club Games. Kelai came in fifth position after Ugandans Abraham Kiplimo and Solomon Mutai followed each other in third and fourth places respectively. Interestingly the two train in Iten with other Kenyan athletes. Erick Ndiema’ who had the best time on the course, faded away as the race progressed. The two athletes Chemlany and Ndiema are neighbours at Chesito Village in Mount Elgon. Kelai’s training mate Wilson Chebet, who watched the races in his house in Eldoret town, said they had to accept the results but he had no doubts Ndiema was to carry the title. “All eyes were on Kelai as the defending champion. But we have to accept the outcome. I had belief in Ndima because he had the best time and had not raced for a very long time. “Interestingly, he came in sixth, which was not good for him. Also the weather may have affected them,” said Chebet, the three-time Amsterdam marathon winner. FEVER PITCH / Page 53 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard LESOTHO HURDLE Kenya banking on foreignbased stars to win Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday By Gilbert Wandera Kenyan officials are working round the clock to ensure the availability of top players for Sunday’s do-or-die Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Lesotho at Nyayo Stadium. Kenya go into the match needing to win by at least two goals to make it to the group stages of the competition from where they will fight for a place in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) said yesterday it had initiated talks with Ajaccio where Dennis Oliech plays, Lillestrom where Arnold Origi is goalkeeper and Ghent, the club of Ayub Timbe so as to have the players available for the fixture. “FKF is out to secure the three whose clubs are reluctant to release them arguing that qualifiers are not reflected in the Fifa calendar,” said Michael Esakwa, the FKF Chief Executive Officer. If Oliech is allowed to play, he will be becoming back two months after he was kicked out of the team by coach Adel Amrouche for skipping training sessions. Harambee Stars goalkeeper Arnold Origi. [PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO/STANDARD] Kenya Football Coaches Association (Kefoca) has expressed confidence that Kenya can beat Lesotho in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Nyayo Stadium.The association’s Secretary General Bob Oyugi said:”We have a good team that is capable of beating Lesotho by three goals. “We have a transitional team with good forwards, midfielders and a solid backline. The technical bench understand the players well and we urge them to give it their all on Sunday,” he said. Lesotho national team arrive in the country on Thursday three days before they play in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya at Nyayo Stadium. The team is expected to jet in at 4pm, hoping to retain their 1-0 goal advantage over their opponents. Cameroon match officials have been appointed to officiate Sunday’s fixture. They include Aurelien WandjiCameroun who will be the centre referee, assistant referees Yanoussa Moussa and Joseph Lambi. Another Cameroonian Christopher Ndee has been appointed reserve referee. Rwandese Kaijuka Gaspard is the match commissioner. Amrouche is himself suspended for one year by the Confederations of African Football (CAF) for allegedly spitting on a match official though the federation has appealed against the suspension. Wanyama brothers-Victor Wanyama (Southampton) and MacDonald Mariga (Parma, Italy) are not affected and will be available for the match. Saudi Arabia-based central defender, David Ochieng’, who turns out for Al Tawoon and ElMereikh’s Allan Wanga have already joined the team. The winner of the two-legged between Kenya and Lesotho will advance to the group stage, where they will join Gabon, Burkina Faso and Angola in Group C. The top two teams in each group qualify for the 2015 Afcon Finals set for January-February 2015 in Morocco. Kenya is thirsty for a spot in the Afcon Finals, having been there five times in the past, the last in 2004 under coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee. Esakwa called on Kenyans to turn up in large numbers and cheer Harambee Stars to victory in the crucial tie. “There will be 12 players in the match, 11 players in the pitch and the 12th player is the fa. Fans are important component of the match,” he said.
[email protected] Equity hit KCB to retain Inter-Banks games football title By PHILIP ORWA [PHOTO: PHILLIP ORWA/STANDARD] FOOTBALL: Kefoca tips Stars to beat Lesotho FOOTBALL: Lesotho arrive in the country on Thursday thirsty for a spot Action between NIC and Co-operative Bank during Inter-banks games at the Kisumu’s Kenyatta Sports ground. FastTrack Equity Bank edged Kenya Commercial Bank 2-1 during the finals of the Kenya Institute of Bankers’ Western Edition games to retain their football title at the weekend in Kisumu. Simon Muingai scored a brace in the 71st and 85th minute to steer his side to victory. Michael Ochieng’ netted KCB’s consolation goal. In volleyball, Equity bank women beat Central Bank of Kenya by 3-2 sets (21-7, 17-21, 21-11, 18-21, and 21-16) to carry the day. Equity were also too good for CBK in netball, winning 21-15 in the final. In chess, Thomas Chirchir of CBK beat Martin Hongo of Postbank 2-0 to emerge the winner. In scrabble, the Scrab- ble Kenya Secretary General George Nyakundi beat Peter Osiema of Postbank 2-0 to carry the day. In squash, Robert Kimunduu of CBK thrashed Martin Hongo of Postbank 11-3, 16-6 and 11-4 to emerge the overall winner. In badminton, Mathew Ojwando of CBK beat Dennis Okello of Equity 3-0 (2113, 21-6 and 21-7) to win the men’s category as Caroline Newton, also of CBK, beat Edwina Akinyi 2-1 (21-11, 18-21 and 21-7). Central Bank of Kenya claimed athletics (men) trophy after collecting 14 points followed by KCB on 12 points. Postbank ladies emerged winners in their category with 10 points. Speaking during the closing ceremony, the games’ coordinator George Nyakundi appreciated the support offered by mainstream banks that participated in the tournament. He noted that most non-participating banks in the region were not cleared by their head offices to participate and urged them to allow staff to participate. Six major banks including Central Bank of Kenya, Equity Bank, Co-operative Bank Ltd, Post bank, Housing Finance and KCB participated at the event. The Western Region Inter-banks Games vice chairman Samuel Imbahala urged banks to come forward and sponsor next year’s games.
[email protected] FOOTBALL: Wanga strike fires El-Mereikh into final El-Mereikh striker Allan Wanga scored for his club to send them into the final of the Sudan Cup competition in a 1-0 win over Alshante. This was the second goal for Wanga since joining the Sudanese giants three weeks ago and he hopes to keep up his form when he turns out for Harambee Stars against Lesotho on Sunday. “Iam delighted by my good form at club level. I hope to replicate it on the national team. We are facing a tough one against Lesotho and are hoping to give our best shot so as to make it to the group stages of the qualifiers,” he said. Wanga was initially at GOtv champions AFC Leopards. -Reports by Gilbert Wandera Page 54 / FEVER PITCH THE XX COMMONWEALTH GAMES GLASGOW,SCOTLAND Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard JULY 23 — AUGUST 3, 2014 REPORTS BY JONATHAN KOMEN rudisha returns Elijah Kiplagat Kimitei competes in t jump event at Hampden Park during Scotland, yesterday. But his jumps w Women’s 800m set for generational change The women’s 800m contest will mark Kenya’s generational change in the twolap race at Hampden Park Stadium this afternoon. The women’s 800m round one duel scheduled for 2:30pm, sets the unofficial stage for 2006 Commonwealth Games 800m champion Janeth Jepkosgei to hand over the two-lap race to world 800m champion Eunice Sum and the new crop of athletes. Jepkosgei, who pulled out of the Moscow Worlds over injury, will line up with two of her understudies in the bid to retain Nancy Jebet Lagat’s title. She will team up with Sum and Agatha Jeruto, who was in the 4x800m team to the IAAF World Relay Championships in Nassau, Bahamas, in May. The athlete, an alumnus of Sing’ore Girls High in Keiyo North, said: “Eunice (Sum) and Agatha are my athletics daughters and I am happy to represent Kenya with them in my last competition. It will be good if we appear in the podium. This is my last Commonwealth Games.” Jepkosgei, who won silver (2009) and bronze (2011) at the World Championships, has been in the 800m for the last decade and feels great challenge from upcoming athletes. “It has been more than a decade since I competed in the 800m and I feel the great challenge from upcoming athletes. The young athletes motivate me a lot,” said Jepkosgei, who had a dream of becoming a nurse. Jepkosgei, who has a personal best time of 1:56.04 and a season best mark of 1:58.70 she ran in Monaco, said: “They are my athletics daughters and I am always happy to train with them since they are good partners. We help each other most times.” Sum, who was introduced into athletics by Jepkosgei, has defied the odds to beat her mentor in the two-lap race in many races. Sum, who is a cousin of 2007 world 800m champion Alfred Yego Kirwa, said they bank on Jepkosgei’s vast experience when competing in big races. “I am happy that I am competing with her here. She gave me her blessings in Moscow and I made it. She has really inspired me,” said Sum Sum, who attended Brother Colm O’ Connell holiday training programme in 2007, went on: “I am ready for the battle but I feel the pressure as a world champion. The weather keep changing but we will adjust it.” She basks in a 1:57.38 best mark she posted while winning the world championships in Moscow and a 1:57.92 season best set in Monaco two weeks ago. Agatha Jeruto, who made the national team to 2011 World Youth in Lille France, has a 2:00.95 time set in Oslo last month. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard THE XX COMMONWEALTH GAMES GLASGOW,SCOTLAND Page 55 JULY 23 — AUGUST 3, 2014 REPORTS BY JONATHAN KOMEN to winning ways, again Olympic champ leads Kenyans to 800m semis, two boxers make it to quarters Continued From P56 easy,” he said. Rudisha, who is seeking to improve his season best time of 1:42.98, went on: “I am aware Nijel Amos is tough and people should also understand that I have not hit my top. I will take it easy and see how it will work out. I know the track here is fast; I did not want to struggle much to save energy for the semi-final and the finals. Rudisha said he is focusing on next season as he picks up after recovering from injury. It remains to be known whether the clash between Rudisha and Amos will shatter the Commonwealth Games record of 1:43.22, set by Steve Cram of England in 1986. He won the race behind Rimmer Michael (1:47.64), Jamaica’s Cunningham Ricarddo (1:47.71) and homeboy Leamonth Guy (1:49.29). But on-form Amos, lining up in heat two and basking in a season best time of 1:42.45, finished second in heat two in 1:48.70 behind Evans Aaron (1:50.48) of Bermuda. Kipkorir Evans (1:50.56), who has tried his luck in track and marathons, qualified in third place. Australia’s Riseley Jeffrey (1:48.63), who has a season best mark of 1:45.81, won heat four. Thomas Joe (1:49.38) of Wales came third as Dill Shaquille (1:49.38), finished fourth to qualify as the fastest loser. Amos, who sprung into limelight at the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France, said he never wanted to win the heat. “I never wanted to win. Tomorrow is another day and I will take a serious rest ahead of the semi-final and the finals. I performed here poorly during the Diamond League, but will put the memories behind,” said Amos, who as attended the Kip Keino IOC High Performance Training Centre in Eldoret. He added: “I drew inspiration from watching David Rudisha in video and never knew that I will compete against him.I learnt a lot from and know very well that he is the only guy who fights like a soldier.” But Kipkorir said: “I am prepared for the semis and final. Championship competition is not like Diamond League and it’s open. I will get back to drawing board and come up with a the qualifying round of the men’s long g the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, were disqualified. [PHOTO: AFP] formula. Meanwhile, boxers raised Kenya’s medal hopes as they sailed into the quarter final in bantamweight and middleweight at the Exhibition Centre here. Gicharu, who won flyweight silver medal in New Delhi, pulled a fast one on Nigeria’s Sikiro Ojo in 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27. He will take on Cayman’s Tafari in the semis Abaka knocked down Mark Lucas of Australia 29-28, 29-28 and 29-28 and will square it out with Antony Fowler of Britain in the quarterfinals today. At the same time, Samuel Kuria will line up tomorrow in men’s parasport 1,500m T54 final at the Ampden Park Stadium here. Samuel Kuria, sixth at the Delhi Games, finished fifth in heat two behind Australia’s Fearnley Kurt (3:19.65), Dupont Alex (3:20.14) of Canada, Smith William (3:24.80) and Ghana’s Acheampong Felix (3:33.90. Kuria posted 3:42.53. He said experience from previous competitions helped him and will hopefully slide him into the podium. “I have been focusing on time for the last one year and I have managed a 3:35 mark in the T54 1,500m wheelchair category. That’s good improvement compared to the 4:05 I posted in New Delhi,” said Kuria, a businessman. Odiyo Henry could sail through in the T54 wheelchair mantle after finishing 13th in 3:58.51, in which he posted a personal best. In men’s long jump, Tera Kiplagat – a finalist at the New Delhi Games – leapt 7.96m to qualify for the final at 8:45pm tonight. Rutherford Gregory of England topped the standings after leaping 8:51m. Linda Oseso, the US graduate and a finalist at the 2010 Games in India, wound up in 12th place in hammer. Florence Wasike, a student at Kenyatta University, finished seventh in 400m hurdles in 59.29 seconds. Kenya had a bad afternoon once again in badminton singles round of 64 when Patrick Kinyua lost 2-0 (21-11, 21-10) to Canadian Dsouza Andrew. Marins Lavina Sabastian also suffered a 2-0 (21-13, 21-5) at the hands of Pasturel Solen of Jersey while Kenya’s top seed Joseph Matheri bowed to Tho Jeff of Australia to another 2-0 (21-5, 21-11) loss. Chemos keen to retain Games’ 3,000m steeplechase crown Milcah Chemos after winning the women’s 3,000m steeplechase gold at the World Championships in Moscow last year. [PHOTO: AP] Milca Chemos, the Commonwealth Games 3,000m steeplechase champion, will bring her gold medal smile to Hampden Park Stadium here tonight. Chemos, who won the IAAF World Championships in Moscow last year, will carry to the line-up her 9:07.14 best mark, which is the fourth fastest time in the water and barriers race. The runner from Trans Nzoia County returns to Hampden Park Stadium, where she ran her only race this season and posted 9:21.91. Chemos, who started running after she was recruited into the Kenya Police Service, successfully ensured Kenya breaks away from the traditional bronze medal spree at major global competitions. Her daredevilry makes her stand out from other Kenyan athletes. As a police officer, she is best remembered for arresting and prosecuting a senior politician while serving at a police station in Machakos County. “I fear no one, whether discharging my professional duties or in competition. We will give our best here. The end justifies the means,” said Chemos. Chemos, who is married to former 1,500m runner Alex Sang and lives in Kesses in Eldoret, came up with a new trademark dance after the victory: “Jesus never fails. I had the blessings from all over. My eight-year-old daughter Lavine Chemutai has called me in the morning and asked me to take home the gold. And I have it.” “I really pray to God to allow me perform well here and add to the medals I have won at the world championships. I know the challenge here is no easy,” said Chemos, who is among a handful of runners who picked up athletics after getting recruited into the Kenya Police Service. Chemos, won did not compete in the national trials and only competed in one race this season, has a mountain to climb in her bid to retain the water and barriers race title. Kenya had long been relegated TODAY’S PROGRAMME 12:02pm: Men’s 200m round 1 1:30pm: Men’s 400m hurdles 1:55pm: Women 800m round 1 8:37pm: Women 200m round 1 9:45pm: Women 3,000m steeplechase final 10:55pm: Men’s 800m semi final to bronze medals since 2005 Helsinki Worlds. Jeruto Kiptum, a former student of Sing’ore Girls High, set the bronze medal spree at the Helsinki spectacle for Kenya before Eunice Jepkorir replayed in Osaka, Japan, in 2007. She will team up with former world junior champion 3,000m steeplechase champion Purity Cherotich and new catch Joan Rotich. 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David Rudisha (centre) leads in the heats of the men’s 800m event at Hampden Park during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday. [PHOTO: AFP] �������������� �������������� BACK TO TOP FORM Olympic champ Rudisha strolls to 800m semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games BY JONATHAN KOMEN IN GLASGOW David Rudisha, the world 800m record holder, will be longing to kill two birds with one stone at Hampden Park Stadium here today. Fireworks are expected when the Olympic 800m champion takes on Botswana’s Olympic silver medalist Nijel Amos in the semi-final (8:50pm) and, perhaps, at the at the final at 9:50pm Kenyan time. Rudisha appeared for the first time in national colours since winning gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. He is in his Commonwealth Games debut; burning with an insatiable will to win the ‘Club’ Games jewel missing from his collections. 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[email protected] Also get us online @ www.standardmedia.co.ke T o date, police in Brazil only know him as Paulo Sergio. For years, Sergio has remained elusive as chances of ever finding him and bringing him to book get slimmer with each passing day. His was a well-choreographed robbery – probably the most intelligently executed – that left Banco Central (Brazil’s equivalent of Kenya’s Central Bank) over Sh6 billion poorer. It was in early August 2005 when it emerged that thieves had broken into the bank’s vault and stolen a record amount of money. The astonishing part, though, was that the thieves carried out the heist undetected and without triggering any of the bank’s alarm systems. According to UK’s The Independent, who were among the first to carry the story in international press pages, the tunnel’s entrance was a block away from the bank in a building that was supposedly being used to run artificial grass business registered under Sergio’s name. “A guy called Paulo Sergio turned up in a van and the place stayed closed for 15 days,” a hotel owner on the same street as the bank was quoted by The Independent. “Then he brought some workers, put up his artifiYour Health — with Ally Jama h cial lawn business.” The gang dug an 80m tunnel, fitted it with wood panels and installed electric lighting and rudimentary air-conditioning; their final engineering feat had been to drill through a metre of steel-reinforced concrete, accomplishing their aim clinically without attracting even a whiff of attention. “It’s something you see in the movies . . . They dug a tunnel that goes underneath two b l o c k s . They’ve been digging for t h r e e months,” investigator Francisco Queiroga told the Reuters news agency. To say that Sergio and his criminal colleagues were a sly lot would be an understatement as they went about life in the neighbourhood mollifying hearts with gifts and integrating well with others; distributing free promotional baseball caps and even taking out adverts. The business was a façade used by the gang to hide their — Wednesday Life Facilities of the central bank of Brasil The tunnel built by Paulo Sergio and his gang of thieves who robbed Banco Central do Brasil in August 2005. true purpose. The vault at Brazil’s Banco Central that weekend teemed with money but they took only the used notes that the bank had no records of serial numbers. They had covered the room from which they worked with white powder to make fingerprinting difficult. The police, however, got a copy of the identity document that had been used to rent the building and it had Paulo Sergio de Souza’s name. The stolen money had already been withdrawn from circulation, and was therefore taken not from private accounts but, in effect, from the economy itself. Three months later, 13 suspects had been arrested, and some of the money recovered. Other members of Sergio’s team remained on the run with Sergio. A man named Luiz Fernando Ribeiro who, it later emerged, supervised the tunnel crime, was later found kidnapped and murdered – possibly to wipe out evidence. To date, the identity of Paulo Sergio remains a mystery. Health Briefs Killer cervical cancer ravages country’s womeWhat you say n — with Jerry Odum DISEASES: Respira infections on the risetory Secret lives of doctors uncovered It is the second mo st common among women in Kenya after breast cancer Poachers have field day as leaders disagree over three-month fishing ban areas, are unaw cancer and its are of cervical the pain risks. and trauma as well as “The acute lack expense of treat ing fully-blow about this canc of awareness cervical n cancer throu er is partly gh surgery sponsible for the high num re- and radiotherapy, the ber easier and women who don’t go for regul of cheaper option is to preve screening and ar through those that get regular screening. nt it disease end the ” A study up presenting omen and medical late when it too University by researchers at the is very advanced practitioners of . Chapel Hill North Carolina at are This hampers the alarmed over suggests that the in- the disease,” she fight against women training creasing cases to self-c says. of cerIndee vical cancer in samples to test ollect genital Kenya as the killer in Kisumd, a study done last year disease conti of the virus thatfor the presence u and published nues affecting Inter cause in the cer, national Journ thousands of will boost scree s the canwomen every al of Gynaening and inyear. cological Cancer Medical speci creas e detec estab alists tion lished that women are deve say too many very few women ease and treat rates of the dis(six cer unnecessa loping the can- had ever been scree per cent) among wom ment, especially en who are unco rily ned for cerpain and hassl and facing the vical cancer while many of them fortable with invasive pelvi mtreatments whene of expensive had not heard of the c examinations. This is despite disease tive and relati there are effecThe study, publ the vely inexpensiv fact that ished onlin Eastern techniques of preventing the e ciden Africa has the highest in- by the journal Sexually Trans e disease or catch mitce and mortality ted ing it early. rates from 350 Diseases, collected data from cervi cal According to cancer world female sex wide. the World On his part, Dr Health Organisat Korogocho slum workers in the Ahmed Kaleb ion, the disea area of Nairo a cons i, is nearly six bi times more prevase mana ultant pathologist and from August 2009 to Marc h 2011. lent in Keny a than in West - gists ging director of Patholo- It found that samples colle ern Europe, and cted Lancet Kenya, by trained indiv ten the largest idual than in the Unite times higher network of private good as those colle s were as laboratories in d States. cted by medthe country, ical specialists The National says women can . Guidelines for easily Cancer Mana be screened Kalebi explains geme for cervical that with visudicates that 2,454 nt Kenya in- cancer and treated al exams, the quickly becervix is chec women are di- fore the agnosed with ked for any abno disease takes With the aim of the rmal root. He says throu year in the coun disease every point to the canc ities that may cases of tropical fighting against rising gh er while in pap disea number of deathtry with annual effective procedures simple and smear, cell Deworm the World ses in Bungoma County, samp such s estimated at smear, les are scraped 1,676 women. visual examinatioas pap- from the cervi the ministries of Initiative with the help of x for microsco n and exam PCR test for Education and pic Globally, abou ination to chec Human Papil Health has started a dewo t 300,000 wom k for abnorloma malit rming programme Virus (HPV ) en die from ies. A new test, DNA, the docto health officials the disease every can which looks say infections that. County rs for the DNA determine if year. Cancer result arise as a of the of of jiggers, helmi second most the cervix is the about to develop and cancer is olutionise and HPV, is set to revnths, lice and have been disreg common canc simplify cervi arded and unles bedbugs among women er fore it establishes itselfcure it be- cancer screening cal attention is given s more in the country . as it is to simple “Cervical canc these infections, ter breast canc afand effective. children in the many er. area crucial as it detec er screening is Dr Jean Kagg Dr Kaggia says which will in turn risk developing diseases ts cell changes regular tests affect their schoo naecologist in ia, a senior gy- in the cervix befor for cervi manc cal l perfore cancer even cancer are also private practice e. The Count Nairobi, says in develops. The chan expensive for too Charles Anyika, y Director of Education, Mr most women most women ges can be advised parents to afKenya, espec in treated and cancer ford, deworming progr to take the ially those in prevented dergowith most choosing to unamme rural thus,” he says. positively to prote only visual exam their children. ct The inatio He adds: “Inst the County, Kubas County Director of Health in ead of suffering the cervix rather than pap n of u Wekesa, assur smear and HPV tests. residents that more ed county toilets will be built area to improve in the — Compiled the by Dr Kizito Luba children and reduc health conditions of no e cases of tropic al diseases. W Gardener Steward: Today doctors act like politicians. They are impatient, arrogant and very negligent. Sally Muchiri: And what about doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital who neglect patients? Fred Odawo: You can sue the doctors and hospitals and ask for compensation for a death that results from neglect. Caren Akinyi: Being a successful doctor is a calling. Many doctors are good but others vent their stress on patients. For example, a psychiatric patient Doctor’s desk once slapped a doctor who opted not to retaliate, despite being unaware of Secret lives of doct the patient’s mental state. How many ors uncovered doctors can do that if they are not called by God? Joab NgeresoL: Yes they do have secret lives and so do carpenters, teachers, shopkeepers and all other professionals. Recently, when family came for my extended a full bladder, an a empty tummy, conversations led visit, our and a dry mout h because we that despite my me to realise consume no fluids being more than 20 years a doctor for feel guilty when for hours. We we take a idea what my daily , they have no mome nt to ourselves means my patien life is like. This patients are waitin when ts have no idea g. either. We worry about This is our life: “Please, Lord, let you: We pray, them heal well We cancel root despite the fact canals, change that they are vacation sched diabetic and still ules, smoking a pack and skip our childr oil changes, day. . .” And when a en’s socce a specimen r games when we looks worrisome know our patien , we hope that need us. ts it will all be fine. When a doctor We motor throu picks a call, do not surgery, and hospi gh clinic, she is talking to assume he or tal rounds with his could be listening broker; he to an uncle trying to descr ibe their aunt’s bad prognosis or to a spouse explaining why they attend the birthd cannot ay evening — becau party that se patients are waiting. When your medic al the doctor is grate news is good, ful — sometimes more so. A pathology repor t that is benig taught by our super that are now within n, lab results by our colleagues iors and encouraged normal limits, or an X-ray that think that’s what to act tough and we shows improveyou want, too. ment, make us But you know: Deep your cheerleade inside, we are marshnow r. We don’t act like mallo ws. it because we don’t want you We are grateful to be freaked out when the day ends by our level of well. We long to concern. We are tell you, dear patien how much we care. t, We hope you know . be Due to the cold season in Trans ty, upper respir Nzoia Counatory diseases have been on the rise. This is according to Dr Sammy Misiko, a senior doctor at Kitale town. The Mt Elgon private hospital in doctor revealed respiratory disea that ses such as pneum cases of bronchitis and asthma have risen onia, past, and advis in the recent ed residents to be putting on warm clothing durin themselves from g cold periods to protect diseases. Dr Misiko about 30 per cent says County develop of people in Trans Nzoia a the cold or rainy respiratory disease during season. He also avoid common triggers of respir told people to atory conditions like dust and smoke and those with symptoms such as breathing to seek chest pains and heavy medical attention possible. as soon as Suzie Njeri: Fishing ban? I live near the lake and I don’t think there is anything like that. I see fishermen go about their DEWORMIN G: The businesses freely. against tropical dise fight ases Cherono Simam: Fish is too expensive in Kenya hence the fight to control the sources. Chris Kupeto: This is part of the fight for control of resources between the Government and the counties. Government should just leave the counVACCINATION: Infa ties alone. nts to be protected Rotavirus Terrer Kip:against Even fish is being poached? I thought it was only elephants. Douglas OM: Those who want fish should go to Lake Victoria where fish is plentiful. Mothers in Lamu County with childr the age of five en under have their children again been urged to protect st rotavirus by proper hygiene obser ving and ensuring a clean environment for their children. Rotav irus is a contagious virus that causes sever among infants e diarrhoea and transferred throu young children and is easily gh consumptio n nated food and water and at timesof contamihuman and anima handling of immensely contr l waste. The virus today ibutes to the high mortality rates infant in during a meeti the country. While speaking ng in reproductive health Lamu, the county co-ordinator Rache Mwangi said the l virus through immunisati can be best prevented year, the Ministry on and during this financial Rotavirus vaccin of Health will make the e protect children a mandatory vaccine to from the virus. Clandestine abortions shoot up as practitioners suspend guidelines Zainab Wangeci: Abortion is a crime. Grace Chege: Procuring an abortion is very selfish. It means you only worry about your interests and what others will think of you if they realise you are pregnant. Hellen Aluga: I cannot take away the life of my own child. Bin Moha: Allah prohibits abortion. I wouldn’t marry a lady who has aborted. Never ever! Roseline Manyasi Mukoya: I cannot abort my baby because my mum did not abort me. Alli Kaks: I love children and I cannot allow my woman to do that. Purity Kibet: I am in campus and I know that many college and campus girls procure abortions regularly. There are even specific places where students are referred to. Timo Sifina: Abortion is sinful and illegal. The Government should arrest the quack doctors and those who procure it. Dru Sitati: As much as we prohibit it, we cannot stop desperate girls and women from doing it. It is a very personal decision. WEDNESDAY LIFE / Page 3 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Lost Without a Trace Crime Hot spots — With Jackline Inyanji and Alex Wakhisi Be safe as you drive at night Father leaves children homeless BBy Pkemoi Ng’enoh Since their father’s disappearance a year ago, the boys have gone hungry, lived on the streets and one of them has been forced to drop out school in Form One O n the second day of last September, Shem Otieno Olare, told his family that he was going to Busia town to look for a job. The money Olare was making as a tailor in Mudete market of Mudete village in Sabatia constituency, Vihiga County, was too little to sustain his family. He was sure of better prospects yonder, he assured the attentive family. With a lot of hope and optimism, the family bade their patriarch farewell the following day, and waited for good news from him. But nearly a year later, they are yet to hear from him. His eldest son, Metterronne Olare, 17, said that before his disappearance, his father was a tailor at Mudete market where he lived in a rented house with Metterronne’s younger brother, Stanley Odhiambo, now a Standard Six pupil at Vokoli Primary School. Before leaving home, Olare paid rent for the next six months. At the time, their mother was ill and hospitalised at Ramula Health Centre and so was unable to support them, said Metterronne. One day, when rent was over- due, the landlord kicked them out of the premises by removing the iron sheet roofing, forcing Metterronne and his brother to look for other accommodation. “From school we found the landlord had removed iron sheets from the house and destroyed our property He did this because the rent had accrued and no one had intervened to pay for us,” he explained. They spent the first night in the roofless house, before realising they were better off on the streets. “There was a heavy downpour and we feared we would get sick,” said Metterronne. They spent several nights on the streets before they met their aunt, Risper Aoko, who accommodated them in her single room. “My aunt doesn’t have a reliable source of income and sometimes she can barely afford a meal. Our mother is sick and has been in hospital for months,” said Metterronne. Times got so tough that Metterronne was forced to drop out of Geigedi Mixed Secondary School where he was a Form One BBy PKEMOI NG’ENO Driving at night, especially on some particular roads known for rampant carjacking, is a risk not many are willing to take. However, if you must do so, as some people swear to be night travellers, you may want to take note of the tips below. If you have trouble with your car, only accept help from police or other authorised personnel. You can also signal government or parastatal vehicles for help. Always ensure you have enough fuel to your destination. If you get a puncture, don’t stop in deserted areas to change. Drive to the nearby petrol station, shopping centre or police station. Never stop to pick a stranger at night. If you must pick a friend or a relative on the way, let them wait for you in a secure place. If you find motorists signaLling for help at night in deserted areas, do not bother to stop, especially if new on the road, the best way to help them is to report it at a police station. If you spot a suspicious car following you, stop at a petrol station or a shopping centre until you feel you are safe. You can also change the route afterwards. If travelling to a place for the first time at night, get all the information about the road, such as possible traffic barriers. Do not forget to inform your relatives or friends when near the homestead so that they can open the gate quickly, as robbers usually take advantage of any delays. Ensure you lock all the doors in case robbers attempt to attack you when you slow down. Get a friend or relative to accompany you if you must drive at night. . . . . . Metterronne Olare (left), with his sister (right) and their aunt Rispa Ayuko at Mudete area. [PHOTO:CHRISPEN SECHERE/STANDARD] student. “I dropped out due to lack of school fees. I wish I could continue with my studies,” he said. Aoko is now appealing to anyone with information on his brother’s whereabouts to contact the family or report at any nearby police station. “It‘s almost a year since he disappeared. The family has tried looking for him at the police station and at our relatives’ but in vain. We hope our brother will soon come back and take care of his family as he used to,” said Metterronne’s aunt, optimistically. She asked well-wishers to come to her rescue and help her pay the children’s school fees. “I appeal to any Kenyan to help me raise fees for these children to continue with their education so that they can sustain themselves in future,” said Aoko. . . . . . When the deal is too good Desperation to join police force made him an easy target BBy Nicholas Cheruiyot For a long time, Robert from Litein, Kericho County, nursed dreams of serving his country in the police service. However, his attempts to join the force were dimmed when he participated in a recruitment exercise a few years ago. He was sent away at the preliminary stages after it was found that his abilities in athletics were wanting. Thus, the latest adverts for vacancies in the Kenya Police Service did not excite him much. Matters took a different turn when Martin, Robert’s village mate, arrived from Nairobi. To the unsuspecting villagers, Martin was a student at a university in Nairobi. However, the few who were in the know whispered that Martin’s sojourn in the big city was suspicious. Unfortunately, the rumours had not reached Robert. When the man from the city arrived in the village, he set out to meet any young man interested in working for the Kenya Police and Robert was the default candidate. During the duo’s meeting, Martin laid out his plan. It was a watertight one, he convinced Robert. He told him that the total cost of a “short cut deal” was Sh150,000 but he was to pay an initial Sh50,000 that would be used to “open doors of opportunities”. The next move was for the two to set out for Kericho town the next day to meet a “big-cop”. The big man had an air of authority. Instead of exchanging pleasantries with Robert, he told him off for having unkempt hair and wearing baggy trousers. “How can you come to me like this yet you want to join the disciplined forces? Get lost and come back clean shaven if you need this job!” the burly man ordered the timid job-seeker. An excited Robert dashed into the next barber shop. The orders he got made him feel like a police officer taking instruction from his senior. Clean shaven, he hitched up his pair of trousers to appear neat and went to meet the “employers”. The haughty stranger told him to part with a down payment of Sh50,000 or forfeit the single chance to another serious Kenyan. Robert dashed from one M-Pesa to another and in minutes, he had withdrawn all the money he was saving to enable him join a teachers’ training college next year. Money exchanged hands and Robert went home with many documents he was required to fill as he waited for directions. But on alighting from the matatu home, one of his village mates grabbed him by the hand and pulled him aside. “Be wary of Martin. He is a con on the prowl. He recently cheated me out of my money when I was in Nairobi with him,” said the home mate with a tinge of bitterness. Robert needed no more explanation to know that the “documents” he was carrying were useless. For fear of being laughed at for naively falling for Robert’s lie, he confided only in this writer and a few friends. Page 4 / WEDNESDAY LIFE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Your Environment In a Minute — With Grace Wekesa ‘Mama Mutere’ leaves a lasting legacy in Kakamega Forest For 300 years, the most photographed tree in Kenya’s remaining equatorial rainfall forest stood elegantly and it was a shrine to locals A popular tree in Kakamega Forest fondly known as Mama Mutere has fallen after 300 years. It fell weeks ago after its rotten roots could no longer support it. According to the forest’s research education officer, Wycliffe Okeke, the tree started showing signs of dying a few years ago when it began losing its leaves and bark but remained upright. “Even our fervent prayers could not save the old tree. We are very sad because some visitors had notified us that they were coming to see it,” said Okeke. Mama Mutere was revered because it acted as a shrine where the local community went to pray to get blessings for rain and good harvest. Treasured also for its medicinal value, the famous tree was among the most photographed in Kenya’s remaining equatorial rainfall forest, says Okeke. Kakamega Ecosystem Forest Officer Mwangi Muraguri says Mama Mutere lies in Kakamega Forest, the tree has stayed for 300 years. [PHOTOS: Benjamin Sakwa/ STANDARD] the tree has been a source of seeds and rain for the local community. “The tree has left a legacy and even after it fell, some tourists still pay to come and view it,’’ noted Muraguri. He said just like Kenya Wildlife Service has the big five, Kenya Forest Service also has a few unique trees, which included Mama Mutere. “Some locals even worshiped it and claimed it was their grandmother,” he added. Muraguri refuted claims of bad omen when a tree of that significance falls, saying they were not expecting any negative happenings. Instead the forest management is looking to benefit from the attention the famous tree is creating. “We are expecting more tourists to come and pay homage to the fallen tree. A bull will be slaughtered to give it a warm send-off,” Muraguri said. KFS has made arrangements for locals who held Mama Mutere in high esteem to come to the forest anytime to pay their last respects on condition they don’t interfere with the eco-system. “A tree like this coming down was critical to some of us because it demonstrates a number of issues about forests,” said Prof Kingiri Semelwa, a lecturer of renewable energy and climate change at Eldoret University. Semelwa reiterated that the tree could have fallen down due to the short range of its tap roots and termites destroying the roots system. It has not been fully decided what KFS and the local community will do with the tree. Some suggest that pieces of the tree be cut and preserved as souvenir with the rest remaining to form humus for growth of other trees. However, others are of the view that the tree be left in its present state so that tourists and other people visiting the forest can see it until it fully decomposes. Mama Mutere was part of the unique ecosystem of Kakamega Forest, a remnant of the unique Guineo-Congolian rainforest belt that once stretched along the equator across the entire expanse of Africa. The forest resembles the rainforest of Central and West Africa much more than any other forest type in East Africa, and is home to more than 350 species of trees. The forest is the main source of traditional medicines for the locals who use various roots, leaves and barks to cure all kinds of illness. Due to constant and even distribution of rainfall in the western region, the forest also provides a constant supply of vegetables such as jute leaves (murere), spider plant (tsisaka) and black nightshade (tsimboka), among others. Locals also harvest termites during rainy seasons from the forest, which is also the main source of firewood and timber. Environment Disasters — with Jerry Odumbe Otieno Marsabit’s drought could be getting worse Drought and famine are threatening the livelihoods of northern Kenya residents who depend on meat and milk for food and income. Marsabit, home to several pastoralist communities, is one of the counties that has suffered the severe effects of the frequent drought. About 15 years ago, a blanket of green plantations could be seen all over the landscape around Marsabit town. Today, however, all that can be seen dotting the harsh and dry lands in most parts of the region are carcasses, with no leafy vegetation in sight. The weather in this area is becoming more severe and dry with very little or no rain experienced by the residents. According to the Marsabit Central deputy county commissioner Kipchumba Rutto, the situation is likely to worsen in the future with natural water sources depleting, animals dying and crops failing. Rutto revealed that about 95 per cent of Marsabit Central’s population, about 47,000 people, is at risk of food insecurity as a result of the on-going drought, which he attributed to the dry weather conditions the area has experienced in the past six months. Rutto says the Government is yet to provide the required amount of food to the region’s drought affected population. Kenya Red Cross has been in the forefront of providing relief to drought stricken areas in Marsabit, but it is still not enough. Experts predict that it will be another four months before the rains fall in some parts of Marsabit. If more is not done to forestall starvation for those facing famine and in need of immediate food assistance in the following months, more residents in Marsabit will be left with no alternatives on how to meet their basic survival needs and will be forced to watch their livestock die. FORESTS: KFS to lock out grabbers In a bid to secure Kenyan forests from potential land grabbing, the Government, with the help of the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), is obtaining title deeds for all the forests in the country. This is according to Dr Richard Lesiyampe, the Principal Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources. Lesiyampe said all the affected county governments will be involved to avoid any potential conflicts. He also called for innovative ideas of managing forests and creation of employment opportunities for communities living around forests. WATER: Sh1.2bn to boost supply The recently concluded rehabilitation of the Marere water pipeline will significantly improve water supply in Mombasa and Kwale counties. The 18-month project was financed by the French Development Agency at a cost of Sh1.2 billion and covered about 41km.Before the completion of the water project, Mombasa received 3,000 cubic metres per day, which is expected to increase to 11,000 cubic metres daily. The French ambassador to Kenya Remi Marechaux revealed that other plans were underway to construct the proposed Sh17 billion Mwache Dam to solve the recurrent water issues experienced by the two counties. POLLUTION: Dangerous smoke There seems to be a rise in the number of cases of respiratory diseases in Nakuru County, which the county director for environment, George Mureithi, has attributed to the unceasing use of charcoal and firewood by the residents. During a meeting on the best ways to improve fuel energy, Mureithi said cases of respiratory diseases among children under the age of ten are becoming higher than common cold cases in the same age group. He called upon the Ministry of Energy to control the costs of gas and electricity to enable residents afford them. — Compiled by Jerry Odumber Otieno WEDNESDAY LIFE / Page 5 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Your Health Health Briefs — — With Gardy Chacha — with Jerry Odumbe Perfect wheel of health for a successful, stress-free life Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity A team of health practitioners argue that a healthy environment is necessary for workers to achieve optimal performance. Speaking to human resources managers at a wellness summit focusing on healthy living in Nairobi, a health expert urged the professionals to allow good health to prevail as only a healthy person can perform and deliver good results. Health, according to Dr Jacqueline Kitulu of Jamko Health Clinic and Laboratory Services, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. However, she pointed out that health is only one sector of wellness, which she described as a process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a successful life. “The life balance wheel describes different facets of a holistically healthy person,” she pointed out. “Work is only one arm of the wheel, which contains A typical life balance wheel that carries tenets of wellness. eight variables that account for the different engagements the modern person grapples with.” Kitulu, a family physician, advises her patients that they have to keep a perfectly round wheel to consider themselves completely healthy. “As long as your plans for life, level of spirituality, health, state of work, social life, family situation; as well as if you take time off for unwinding, and the progress you are charting in your life, are misplaced, you are likely to suffer upheavals. The imbalance is not good for living,” she explained. Of fundamental concern is the trend of non-communicable diseases creeping into lives as oblivious Kenyans “style” into unhealthy situations. Lifestyle diseases, it appears, are slowly replacing communicable diseases that have hitherto been synonymous in the Kenyan population. At the forum organised by Resolution Health Insurance, a study done on its members’ portfolios indicated that diseases of the respiratory system — such as tuberculosis, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, cystic fibrosis, influenza and pneumonia — ac- Doctor’s desk — With Dr Kizito Lubano Medical mistakes: To err is human Human error experts estimate that everyone makes three or four mistakes a day. Yet, it is not acceptable for patients to be harmed by the healthcare system that is supposed to offer healing and comfort. However, patient safety has been difficult to achieve due to long standing beliefs that when errors occur individuals must be blamed or punished. Medical errors can be defined as the failure of a planned action to be completed as intended or the use of a wrong plan to achieve an aim. Many medical errors do not result from individual recklessness or the actions of a particular group but faulty systems, processes and conditions that lead people to make mistakes or fail to prevent them. Thus, mistakes can best be prevented by designing the health system at all levels to make it safer--to make it harder for people to do something wrong and easier for them to do it right. In fact, error should be seen as the inevitable companion of the ability of man to simplify complex situations to function. In complex or stressful situations such as healthcare, humans attempt to impose familiar patterns, sometimes imposing orderliness where none exists. In obstetrics, a specialty fraught with high risk and often unpredictable events, the potential for error and to harm vulnerable patients is high so the need to develop better approaches and a deeper understanding of the root causes of events is essential. Preventing errors and improving safety for patients requires a systems approach in order to modify the conditions that contribute to errors. Healthcare organisations must develop a systems orientation to patient safety, rather than an orientation that finds and attaches blame to individuals. They should establish non-punitive environments which leads to increased error reporting hence helps identify potential breakdowns in the health system. This will help improve safety and show how to handle errors and quality improvement. counted for the largest share of hospital bills last year. Nineteen per cent of the insurer’s users cumulatively spent over Sh317 million for treatment and related therapies. Diseases of the digestive system and infectious and parasitic diseases came in second and third respectively. The survey further found out that employees between 31 and 40 years old are developing chronic conditions as a result of poor diets and sedentary lifestyles that can be correlated with changing socioeconomic demographics. Kirindi Odindo, a clinical psychologist, adds that stress (among employees) is slowly dismantling lives, leaving many with illnesses and generally lacking good health. “Stress is synonymous with irritability, alcohol and drug abuse, carefree approach to sex, withdrawal and making wrong decisions,” says Kirindi. To avoid this scenario, employers should avail wellness programmes at workplaces to assist their employees lead a healthy life; devoid of physical, mental, or social distress. Kitulu recommended introduction of screening services to detect problems early enough, preventive care, and health promotional activities. “We ought to exercise well all the time. On a normal basis, one should have about 30 minutes of physical activity every day. quality: Kakamega County set to improve the health sector Kakamega County government has set aside Sh2.4 billion in the 2014/2015 fiscal year to improve the health sector. Speaking at a one-day regional Mission of Efficient Drugs and Supplies workshop in Kakamega, the County Executive for Health, Elsie Muhanda, revealed that from the allocated amount, about Sh1 billion would be used to obtain medicine and other medical equipment meant to improve health care services. She added that the remaining money would be used to build health institutions, and to enhance the skills of the medical workforce through training. To further improve the quality of service, she said, the county would in the near future recruit additional personnel. medicine: Cancer facility needed in Vihiga Many cancer patients in Vihiga County are unable to receive immediate medical care because the county lacks a proper cancer centre. Speaking in Emuhaya constituency, Pamela Amunga, a member of Vihiga County Assembly, urged the county government to construct a well-equipped cancer facility within the county to help cancer patients receive proper health care, and save on expenses they would spend searching for treatment elsewhere. She pointed out that constructing such a facility would help in early detection and treatment of cancer and in turn prolong the lives of patients. HEALTH: Crackdown on food selling businesses Public health officers in Meru County are cracking down on unhygienic food selling businesses. This was after reports indicated that many of the businesspeople, including vendors and hawkers, did not give much attention to cleanliness, putting many consumers at risk. While addressing this matter in Igembe South, public health officer Charles Njoka expressed concern that many food sellers are only interested in making profits and cared less about consumers. The crackdown was also to ensure food selling premises such as cafes had the required legal documents. Page 6 / WEDNESDAY LIFE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Personal Finance — With John Kariuki Lotteries portend money disasters To turn their fortunes into real and sustainable wealth, sudden millionaires should seek financial advice L otteries are back with a bang. From FM radio stations and banks to mobile phone service providers and supermarket chains, businesses are giving out corporate largesse and turning people into instant millionaires, or so we are made to believe. The stakes are higher this time round, ranging from fabulous treats to cash prizes of several millions of shillings. But the fact that this multifaceted national gambling is coming at a time when the cost of living has hit the roof could be a big minus. The danger is that the jackpot winnings can be squandered on consumerism. While the sudden affluence ensures that the winners’ needs are “finally solved”, extreme monetary caution is needed to avoid destructive ego trips. They may go on an acquisition spree, buying furniture and household goods, flashy cars, clothes and taking on extra lovers. Add to this the ability to sit in church committees and neighbourhood councils, the duties that sudden riches bestow on people, and the potential for personal money disaster is obivious. Unlike people born into money, some lottery winners do not know how to handle huge sums. Their windfall becomes more of a curse than a blessing. Disregarding all social decorum and financial advice, such one-off millionaires confuse their windfall with wealth and boast about it. They plunge into a cascade of monetary mistakes that culminate in their bankruptcy. So, what should people do with the sudden income if and How I make it Quick Wins Make the best of your windfall • Before spending it, get a financial adviser who can tell you the best way to manage your money. • Draw a line on who to help among your relatives, friends and people who often crawl out of the woodwork in such situations. • Have a diversified investment portfolio of stocks, treasury bills and bonds to protect your windfall. • Never rush into a large financial decision but take your time to acquaint yourself with the details and risks. when they win the lotteries? Paul Mwai, a personal banker with one bank in Nyahururu, advises people who may win anything above Sh100,000 to strike a balance between setting something aside in an emergency savings account and paying their existing debt. “One should begin by budgeting,” he says, adding that the next step is to factor in overheads like school fees and use any balance to clear existing debts and some for investing. Mwai warns against rationalising that the money “was not even there” in one’s plans and —With Benjamin Obegi Unpredictable jobs forced her to be creative Every day, Mary Akinyi, 34, from Kariadudu slums in Ruaraka wakes up at 5am to do what has earned her a living for the last four years; making chapati. Mary has mastered her schedule and math. With 4kg of baking flour, 500g of cooking fat and a tin of charcoal, Mary sets out to earn her daily bread and possibly keep something for a rainy day. Her daily input costs her Sh440 but by 10am she recovers her investment plus a Sh300 profit. “After looking for a job at the nearby factories, I realised that I can do something instead of idling at the gates. I came from the village and I really wanted to have something for my daughter in Standard Two. I took notice of the women who cook and supply food in the industries. They were making something at the end of the day as others stood outside the factories looking for jobs. To avoid the cost of transport, I decided to try my business outside my house,” she says. By 6am, her furnace is roaring and churning out chapatis for the streaming customers. “This is my life. I come from a poor family and sometimes my ailing father calls for assistance. All my bills are settled through this small business. I am simply happy that I have my own business and able to secure my daily meal,’’ says Akinyi. Over the years, Akinyi has learned a few tricks that keep her afloat. “I ensure that I keep something each day. These savings help me remain in business even when times are hard. The savings also go into building my dream of owning a motorcycle. My aim is to have a bright financial future. I also joined two women groups that have enabled me own household items,” she says. squandering it as many people do. “Treat it as a business startup and hit the ground running,” he says. It is apparent that when wealth explodes on some people as in the current lotteries, their appetite for risk taking soars. Mwai warns lottery winners against toying with investment ideas that they have never tried before seeking expert advice. “Contrary to popular opinion, people don’t need financial advice only when they have big monies,” says Mwai. Some people have turned around their lives by investing just Sh50,000 after getting such services. Those who stumble onto sudden windfalls often go broke within a few years because of poor planning. “On the other hand, people who have built wealth slowly have had time for their emotions and habits to develop to match their wealth,” he adds. Olive Kirika, a previous winner a lottery, says when her money began dwindling, she decided to track all of her spending. “I realised that I had been going to the bank to withdraw money every few weeks to help my kin and friends who were in financial problems,” she says. This is often the first step to financial ruin, she says. After going through her books, Kirika quickly changed her way of doing things and invested in a business. This saved her from instant poverty. Unlike those who have built their wealth from scratch, sudden “millionaires” are often reluctant to seek help in the mistaken sense of security that the vast amount of money they now have gives them. This false confidence frequently leads to disaster. Such people find themselves surrounded by dishonest people whose flattery and admiration heightens their sense of daring and insulates them from the reality — until their money is over. Social and monetary wisdom counsels people who have suddenly entered the club of the financial elite to make a gradual transition as they do with other major life changes, such as attending college and getting married. They should not underestimate the challenges that the windfall presents and the lessons from past lottery winners. WEDNESDAY LIFE / Page 7 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Personal Finance — with Nanjinia Wamuswa Beautiful earrings, necklaces crafted from bones Out of bones, the group carves beautiful handicrafts that have become popular with customers F or many, the usefulness of bones end at the slaughter and consumption of meat, but a creative group in Nairobi’s Kibera slums has found a way to create beautiful art pieces from this waste material. The Kibera Recycle Bone Products Self Help Group daily collects bones of all shapes and sizes, which they use to make beautiful necklaces, bangles and earrings, as well as artefacts for sale. Located in Soweto, one of the slums in Kibera, the group was founded in 1990 by four people, among them the current Chairman Raphael Owino and Bernard Gor, the treasurer. Owino says the idea was mooted after a friend, who worked at a curio shop in the city centre, informed them that the traditional crafts they sold were products of bones. At first they were reluctant. “We could not associate the beautiful products with bones. He convinced and encouraged us to try and make bone products. We agreed to try our luck since most of us were idle,” says Owino. During this time, bones were readily available and free of charge. They collected cattle bones and their friend trained them on how to make various products. After three months, they were ready to go. Gor says they needed machines to make work easier, so they each contributed money and bought a machine for sandpaper and polishing at Sh3,000. Today they have six different machines for drilling, splitting polishing and sandpapering of different textures. The demand for their products rose steadily and they were forced to take in more people. Those who came were trained how to manufacture bone products either manually or with the use of the machines. Many youth in the slums have benefited from the group’s training and skills and have Quick Wins Manufacturing process Once the bones have been bought, they are boiled to remove meat remains. They are then dried and split into different sizes, depending on the required designs and products. They are chopped into pieces and sandpapered; starting with rough, smooth then final sandpaper, which is waterproof. The pieces are decorated, dyed, polished and finally joined into various products. started their businesses. Others have opted to stay in the group, which currently has 14 members. It surprises them that something that started as joke has become their permanent job for many years. “We make good money and pay our bills from business proceeds,” says Owino. The initiative also reaches out to HIV positive women. “Our neighbourhood has a number of women living with HIV and lack a source of income. Although the Government and NGOs provide them with anti-retroviral drugs and sometimes food, they also need rent, fees for their children and clothing,” says Owino. The group invites and trains these women twice a week, free of charge and also helps them market their products. Gor says by helping others, they are giving back to the society. “We demonstrate that you need not be rich to help others. Everyone has the ability to help, even in a small way,” says Gor. The group also gives food and other donations to the community-owned Soweto Nursery School. ABOVE: A display The group initially got of some of the bones free of charge but these items crafted from bones. INSET: days they buy from restaurants Members at work and the Dagoretti slaughter in the workshop. houses. The demand for the [PHOTOS: NANJINIA raw materials has risen over WAMUSWA/STANtime because many people now DARD] engage in similar businesses. This has in turn driven up bone prices. They say bone craft work requires a lot of creativity and one has to be aware of the market needs and the changing products. The group sells their products locally and internationally. Besides the stiff competition from similar businesses and lack of ready markets for their business, the group is exploited by brokers. “They buy at throwaway prices only to sell and make huge profits. They have contracts and access to the right markets,” says Gor. The group plans to start a commercial bone craft company, to curb the increasing cases of unemployment in slums and in turn reduce crime. As they craft their next set of handicrafts, it is their prayer that leaders link them with foreign markets. CEO’S take —With Gardy chacha Success in career and family Sumayya Hassan-Athmani, the chief executive officer of National Oil Corporation. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD] Women have come a long way in management of resources over years. Now we have women managing directors and CEOs. One of them is Sumayya Hassan-Athmani who runs the National Oil Corporation. Her first degree was in Law, but she later went to Oxford Business School in the UK to study advanced Management, an achievement that has seen her gradually rise through the ranks to her current position. She says it is not difficult to achieve success in career and home life. She shares a few principles she lives by: Financial independence: This is important for both men and women, particularly in today’s world with the ever-escalating living costs. Whether this financial independence comes from employment, business or otherwise is an individual decision. Financial security: You can ensure this by seeking to make investments that are sound such as putting something aside for your children’s education or other investments. Handling crisis: A woman is a born multi-tasker. Take both successes and challenges as an opportunity to learn. “I may not always see the lesson there and then, but it is enough for me to know that my God is in charge,” she says. Beauty: A beautiful woman is one who makes others feel better about themselves. Beauty is not only physical. Indeed the deeper beauty is the ability to touch someone’s life positively. You maintain this through the satisfaction you get when you have done this, and then going out and doing it all over again. Unwind: Find a way to do this and get satisfaction. “For me, I exercise, enjoy my children’s antics, travel, read, dine out and participate in social work.” Page 8 / WEDNESDAY LIFE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Page 9 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Wednesday Life Special Feature Special Feature — With Joackim Bwana Quick Wins The empty promises that are yet to be fulfilled Erick was promised a job at Brookside Company by Mombasa County Commissioner Nelson Marwa. No word yet. The Osinyas got Sh110,000 donated by The Standard Group that was part of Sh2.2 million donation to the victims of the church attack. Benson has put this into the education kitty of his two sons although using part of it for upkeep. At the wife’s burial, various national and county government leaders promised the Osinyas help to cope with their loss; but, it seems, that was the end of it: The presidents’ adviser Joshua Kutuny promised Benson a job with the Kenya Erick, Benson and Peter Osinya. INSET: The late Veronica Osinya. BELOW: Gift carries baby brother Satrin on March 23 after the Likoni tragedy and how ‘The Standard’ reported the story. [PHOTOS: KEVIN KARANI AND FILE/STANDARD] Baby Satrin Osinya: Mixed fortunes for closely knit family clothes neatly folded. Today is Peter’s turn to cook. Although tiny, the kitchen too is well-organised and utentils neatly arranged on a rack. With no regular source of income to fend and settle bills, life has been an uphill task for them. When the mother was around, she took care of feeding the family through her small scale business. Besides, Benson says, they would share ideas and raise money to foot bills together. “By the time my wife died, I had no permanent job and we used to help each other out with me doing masonry jobs and she would engage in her busiControversial cleric Sh ei kh ness of Makaburi shot dead, PAGE 7 selling foodTHE stuff at Wednesday, Apri l 2, 2014 t h e S Call fo TANDA S market RD Baby le TANDAR over chr calm STAN ft ur D w ch ith shoo DAR a terr AP outragtings as and the bullet inorist’s FORRAYER D e grow head A s SATB RINBY little we collected, we would use it to pay rent Following the tragic death of Veronica Osinya and the subsequent hospitalisation of baby Satrin, who had a bullet removed from his skull, the family speaks about the fulfilled and unfulfilled promises O ne evening last week, we visited Benson Osinya and his two sons Peter and Erick in their home in Likoni, Mombasa. They were preparing the evening meal, the most difficult responsibility the three Osinyas find themselves grappling with every day, they say. It is something they did not have to worry about four months ago when the matriarch of the family took care of this without much ado. Then a terrorist’s bullet in a church in Likoni on March 23 ended Veronica Osinya’s life, turning the family’s routine into a chore. The Osinyas do not look forward to this time of day as it reminds them of how their life has changed since that dark Sunday and how their evening meals will never be the same again; the six of them, parents and their four sons, will never again have a chance to eat together as they talk about their day. While Veronica left the family dinner table permanently, baby Satrin Osinya, one, who had a bullet lodged in his head on that fateful day but which was later successfully removed, and his brother Gift, 13, have since moved from home. Satrin stays with Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko’s family in Runda while Gift is in boarding school in Ruiru, Nairobi. The two are now under Sonko’s care. Many remember how a crying Gift carried his blood-soaked baby brother Satrin after the tragedy to hospital. It is during the evening meal that sons Erick, 20, and Peter, 23, reminiscence about their mother and strongly, painfully, feel the gaping hole she left. “It is frustrating,” they say in unison, as they prepare the evening meal — ugali and managu. Says Peter: “Many evenings, as we cook, we wish our mother was here to prepare our favourite meal - stew and chapatis. During that time she would comfort us when the going got tough and motivate us when things seemed to hit the dead end.” With no girl in the family, Benson, Peter and Erick have learned fast how to plan, save and execute chores in the house, a job they entirely depended on their mother to do. “Without a sister in the family, we were compelled to help out when mum went out to the market to sell her stuff,” says Peter. He says presently they usually share house chores among themselves with everyone, including their father, having his day to cook. Their home, a two-roomed brick Swahili house for which they pay Sh3,000 rent, serves as a kitchen, bedroom and living room. It is clean and well maintained. The tiny sitting room is partitioned to create space for a bed where Benson sleeps. The white walls brighten the room, and rhyme with the two couches in the living room area covered in white covers, the bed too is well straightened and �a�aries tea� start wage de�ate in �aita �a�eta� PG 34 �sio�o �ar� year of ups s a and downs� Page 27 23 �eginning �oday��� �o�der� ��e County �ews is �igger� region �res� and c�oser to your PG 31 Inside today KWALE COUNTY AGRICULTUR free fertiliserE: Farmers get Farmers in Kwale get free fertiliser County will now after the county government the expected purchased 650 bags of announced 12,000 bags, officials yesterday. The free fertiliser after Governor comes a month a tractor to Salim Mvurya gave each plough for farmersof the 20 wards to in order to boost free of charge food production in the area. The bags consists first batch of 650 fertiliser, whichof DAP and CAN to farmers in will be distributed the area. “This is in line with the tractor project launched on December 24, last year agricultural to give a boost to our sector,” journalists outside Mvurya told the county agricultural offices recently. Swazuri, Ngilu, P.27 Mombasa: Call for truce between set to give loans, P.28 Kilifi: AFC opens Bura branch, youth more EPZ jobs, P.31 Machakos: Uhuru promises farming project, P.32 Garissa: Red Cross starts Sh68m off wage bill debate, P.34 Taita Taveta: Serem team kicks No. 29552 o.ke www.standardmedia.c 00 00 USh2,700/ KSh60/00 TSh1,500/ $PVODJMMPDLTPVUQVCMJD USBOTQPSUGSPNDJUZ$#% �esidents recei�ed the mo�e warmly as matatu operators protested, but now council says all is well 24, 2014 ��� opens Bura branch , Sh���m on offer. PAGE 28 Coast �dition $PBTUMFBEFS CFUXFFO4XBTXBOUUSVDF [VSJ /HJMV MOMBASA COUNTY MOMBASA COUNTY Your 12-page section on s County news and feature FROM THE The places where babies choose their own names, PAGE XX FROM Counties Monday, March �aya elders say constant fi ghts �ands ministry in the undermining are settlement s�uatter By PATRICK COCONUT WATER: Madafu now comes bottled Egypt sentences 529 Islamists to death, P.41 Inside today Counties Wednesday, FROM THE Taita: Voi vendors allowed to sell food in town, P.28 Makueni: Joy as tin manufacturers land in town, P.28 Mombasa: Lawyer accuses Sonko of threats, P.30 Kitui: Speaker rejects Malombe’s ouster motion, P.30 Brotherhood has called In response, the Muslim y rule” on its official website. t Morsi. for the “downfall of militar are 1,200 and all suppor The total number on trial Your revamped section on County news and features STANDARD BEJA Coast President elders have urged continuedUhuru Kenyatta to resolve wrangles Cabinet Secretary between Lands Charity Ngilu National Land and Commission chairman Mohamed Swazuri. The Mijikenda Council Kaya Elders claimed the A Mombasa government’s Jubilee based pledge to firm has pioneered manufacturing squatters resettle POINT OF DIVERGEN wrangles has stalled due to of coconut water the production between Swazuri. 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Mr Mnyenze from Kwale county. Mr Abwao said council membersspoke when 15 top a mission to the company has squatters and Last year, be from coastal several fresh coconut the number one at the Wesley independenc Ngilu said since counties at Tononoka Methodist Churchmet The packaging water producer. 150,000 titles e 50 years ago, in Mombasa is in 500ml hall Sunday evening. retailing at Sh100 in the whole deeds had beenonly bottles county on issued of per bottle. This translates the Coast region. to about year or 250 250 titles a 3,000 titles titles a month a The THE elders also peaceful prayed for coexistence ing terror threats in in Coast followthe region. 2014 Tuesday, March 25, month. “The Government issue 500,000 intends to titles next five years. The every year for the totally committed Government is persistent to address the the countryconflict and violence emanating in from land by in Mombasa. 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Last attack night, CONTINUED inside two a Likoni ON Raila expl new proje ains Kisumu ct in Nationa l news, Baby neuro with terror after surgeons ist’s bullet two weeksto exam in ; say ine him;head lands a praye opera in tion Nairobi; r for him and only possib 12 other victimle s ‘O God, �� ������� A small operat mistake in the boyion may lead epilep to develo even sy or traump death’ a or — Dr Baby Gift atSatrin Osinya, Likoni Coast Generalwith church bloodied attack. Hospital, top, holds [PHOTO: Mombasa. onto MAARUFU his They MOHAMED/STA were teary brother among NDARD] victims Moses of PAGE The Standard rolls out revamped section to by whom whom all things grown, they are strengthengrow, and stretch Your servant forth Your ed when that recoverinwho is sick hand upon may arrive g the vigourat a tender age: at the always fullness of health, he give service to You a faithfulof years, and all the and days of his life. grateful *OTJEFU Amen’ PEBZ for Counties STANDARD THE Call for calm over church shootings as outrage grows 6 P.4 LEFT: Monday’s bloodied Standard Mombasa,top, holding Newspaper’ on learnt last Sunday.onto his crying s front page brother had a They were photo bullet among Moses of Baby in his head victims of Gift at CoastSatrin Osinya, as per the Likoni General this X-Ray. with church Hospital, [PHOTOS: attack. MAARUFU We later MOHAMMED/ STANDARD] that he Chief auditor: How the State wastes billions Raila explains new project in Kisumu Baby Satrin’s the painful story to his momentstold in brother photograph after in a Mombasa ic narration, his mother hospital (pictured) followed starting with died. by yesterday’s the terror His father(pictu airlift attack re right) to in Likoni Nairobi. survived. church, He clung STORIE S AND PICTUR ES ON PAGES 2,3,4 &6 Countie s Egypt Islamistssentence Bab ST to s 529 a y left ANDA death, P.41 bull terroris with RD et in t’s hea d THE Baby with terrorist’s bullet in head lands in Nairobi; 12 neurosurgeons to examine him; operation only possible after two weeks; say a prayer for him and other victims terrorist Satrin’s mother during a The bullet that killed Baby same one lodged in his head. gun attack in church is the birthday, doctors rst fi his to hs mont two Only te are unsure if it is safe to opera A small mistake in operation may lead the boy to develop epilepsy or trauma or even death’ The Standard y��� � �oda �e�innin — Dr Bernard Mwero 6 CONTINUED ON PAGE Page 27 23 �e�innin� �oday��� A PRAYER FOR BABY SATRIN Baby left with a terrorist’s bullet in head By BENARD SANGA Osinya’s that killed Baby Satrin The terrorist bullet months spared him — just two mother in church and sly in his — is lodged dangerou ended to his first birthday one of the bullets that head. Yes, doctors believe was shielding him, exited she while life, his mother’s night, two itself in his head. Last a Likoni her body and buried inside ’ gun attack days after the terrorists 2014 .BDIBLP THPWFSON MBVODIFTS FOU PBEQSPKFD U STANDARD JIGGER DRIVE: Mwashetani to donate shoes to schools An MP has 22,000 pairspromised to supply school pupils of shoes to primary in his constituency in Kwale County from jiggers. to protect them the Lunga Khatib Mwashetani, Lunga MP his foundation says partnership is working in Society of with the Red Cross yesterday Kenya. Speaking during the of CDF bursaries official in his Lunga launch Lunga constituency Mwashetani at Kanana, campaigning (above) said they the area and against jiggers are in of fighting one important way shoes to theit is by distributing pupils were pupils. “Most of the affected by since we started jiggers but the campaign in schools anti-jiggers has reduced,” the menace said Mwashetani. KSh60/00 TSh1,500/00 USh2,700/00 March 26, Coast New s By DANIEL THE www.standardmedia.co.ke [PHOTO: OMON- secretary Mr Kiringa and Suleiman Hamisi executive Harrison members Munga Kovoko, Pekeshe Rimba, Daniel Ndeje, Seif Mbundwao, Mumba Khulo Charo Mulewa. and Nzioka, Charo Others were Katana Kadhuwa, Mae, Hannington Mwaringa Tinga, Mwajije, Supremacy Shoka Mzaha Bao wars But last Msuka. and Shoka warned the weekend, the kaya Mr David Karisa, governmentpledge by Jubilee elders crusader in the kaya a peace deeds per to issue 500,000 read the year for the title statement movement, may remain next fi elders during on behalf of the concerted a pipe dream if ve years Mnyenze the meeting. efforts were unite leaders up by endlesssaid Kenyans were not made to fed supremacy Lands and in the Ministry involving of the wars Mnyenze commission. governors various leaders including was flanked governors and county assemblies, by and MPs and senators, governors and MPs and senators. 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[email protected] .ke and pay fees for the boys,” says Benson. He plans to resume his masonry job and open up the food and grocery stall that his wife used to operate while he waits for the jobs he was promised, especially the one by Joshua Kutuny, the president’s adviser. Part of the Sh100,000 funds he received from The Standard Group and Red Cross will be channelled to Erick and Peter’s college education. The two have finished high school and hope to join college soon. However, there is a problem; they are eating into this money to buy food, pay rent and deal with other emerging needs. “This complicates matters since if you use money without generating more, it will be used up no matter how much it is. Hence I pray I get a job as promised,” says Benson. Benson says that most of the time he travels from Mombasa to Nairobi to see how Satrin and Gift are progressing and as a result, he has not had time to settle down. He says he has thought about moving back to his rural home in I miss Satrin’s hugs and noise because whenever I came home, he would jump on me laughing happily. So I usually call from time to time to know how he is faring on — Benson Osinya Power and Lighting Company but was told to wait for a feedback. However, he is still hopefully waiting for the job. The promise by Busia County deputy governor Kizito Wangalwa to secure a job for Benson at the county government is yet to come to reality despite several inquiries and follow-ups. Mombasa County Commissioner Nelson Marwa promised Peter Osinya, the eldest son in the family, a job at Brookside in Nairobi to raise his fees for college but upon visiting the firm, he was told that he has no qualifications and had to wait until another opportunity came up. Namboboto Samia, but dismissed the idea as there are no opportunities there and his land is too small for any meaningful farming. Benson says that Erick who was promised a job at Brookside Company by Mombasa County Commissioner Nelson Marwa is yet to be employed hence they are just banking on promises. As they move on with their lives, there is that psychological scar that hurts them daily. Benson says after the attack, Gift was severely affected psychologically by his mother’s death. What he keeps recalling are the moments when his mother was lying on Satrin, protecting him from bullets. Gift kept calling his mother to stand up they go home as the gunshots had gone silent. Then, the boy realised the mother had died. “Thanks to the counselling by the Red Cross and the boarding school, he is now coping well and concentrating on his studies,” says Benson. The ever smiling, Erick says he is slowly accepting the fact that his mother is gone, though too soon, and he has to gather all his courage and will to be strong. He reminisces how they would sit together sharing ideas and planning his future, part of which was to join college starting September this year to pursue a business administration course. He misses how their mother used to help them whenever they got stuck while doing something, as she would motivate them and ensure that they had fulfilled their plans. “Our mother used to struggle to ensure that we get everything we needed. We had planned that I would be joining college in September and she had started saving for my college, but now that she is gone almost everything is paralysed,” says Erick. Erick shows a toy gun that hangs on the living room’s wall that his mother had bought him when he was younger as a gift. Ironically, it was a gun that ended her life, plucking a flower from their lives. “I have kept this gun to date, so whenever I look at it, it brings the memories that it was a gun that killed her, yet I cannot throw it away since it is a gift she gave me,” says Erick. Benson explains how he misses his wife dearly and sometimes when he comes home and sees the way the house is neatly organised, he thinks that the wife is out at the market and she will be coming back later only to remember that she is no longer with them. He misses Satrin too especially the noise, cries and hugs. When he looks at his empty pink chair and the couch where Satrin’s mother used to sit, he cannot help but drift into a train of thoughts wondering how his son is getting on. “I miss Satrin’s hugs and noise because whenever I came home, he would jump on me laughing. So I call from time to time to know how he is faring,” says Benson. As the family picks up the pieces, Erick has a constant fear. What if his father remarries? Will there be conflict in the family? Will the new wife mistreat his younger brothers? His worries are valid as many horrifying stories of evil step-mothers are plenty. But Peter is more positive. He says his father will obviously get lonely at some point and marrying another wife will be natural, even logical. She will help him cope with his tremendous loss and pull him out of many sad thoughts about Veronica, argues Peter. “He also needs someone to share ideas with and help him raise Gift and Satrin who desperately need motherly love.” Erick says that he has a strong desire to help the family, stand up strong and keep his mother’s legacy of seeing the boys shine and become better persons in life. Peter usually plays the piano in church to keep busy and find consolation after his hopes and plans to join automobile wiring course stalled for lack of fees. Benson urges everyone to be their brother’s keeper to ensure that their security and safety is guaranteed. And he knows better. Insecurity robbed him of a wife and changed his life and that of his children forever. Page 10 / WEDNESDAY LIFE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Top Issue — With Benjamin Obegi Whether or not to enrol your child in a faith-based school Faith-based schools tailor make their curriculum and regulations to fit the teachings of the religion they ascribe to S ince independence, Kenya has witnessed a steady rise in private and faithbased learning institutions set up to complement the public ones. Although such institutions adhere to the general curriculum set by the Government, they incorporate various aspects that promote the ideals and faith they subscribe to. Some of the faith-based learning institutions in Kenya include Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist, Islamic and Hindu schools and colleges. These institutions are anchored on religious teachings with strict guidelines on behaviour, interactions and programmes for the learners. The academic or intellectual effectiveness of faith-based schools and colleges is not in question, but what people have questioned over time is their social effectiveness. James Karuge, who has a son at Methodist University, says: “Most religions are not well understood. The thing is to have a child in a learning environment where they are comfortable and feel they belong instead of one where they struggle to belong.” Karuge finds it okay for his son to study at a university that professes his faith. “Of course theirs is not a religious boot camp. It is just normal learning.” Faith-based schools tailor make their curriculum, programmes and regulations to fit the teachings of the ascribed faith, which may not augur well with some parents and learners. David Owino, a banker, says he enrolled his daughter in a mainstream primary school because he wants her to have an open mind, something he believes is inhibited in faith-based school. “Faith-based schools are sort of indoctrination centres run by trained professionals. My daughter is a Christian but I would not want her in a strictly Christian school where she has to wake up at 6am to pray and spend half her weekends in the church. We live in a multi-cultural society and adaptability to those cultures is key to proper growth. I believe this lacks in faith-based schools,” says the 37-year-old. Being deeply rooted and governed by the given religious leanings, it has been argued that faith-based institutions tend to steer the world view of its learners in a specific direction. That curiosity and inquisitiveness do not get much room in such schools. They are seen as incubation centres for producing model students as defined by the values and dictates of the faith. Owino looks at faith-based schools as controlled environments - microcosms of culture that do not necessarily agree with and never bother to interact with the outside world and its cultures. Karuge, on the other hand, thinks faith-based schools strive to educate learners in a polluted environment where a little control is necessary and needed for children. The dangers of indoctrination in these schools, however, is real and for most parents, the decision to enrol a child in a faithbased or a regular mainstream school is one they make cautiously. Top School — With Michael Njuguna Generous stranger enables girl pursue her dream course Hope was the only thing Asunta Muthoni held on to as she woke up each morning to head to the market where she sold second-hand clothes in Nakuru town. Although she scored an A-minus in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), the future seemed bleak, as she didn’t know where her college fees would come from to enable her pursue her dream career: Civil engineering. She felt lonely and out of place at the busy and noisy market, but she patiently waited for her Sh4,000 salary at the end of the month. Muthoni was, however, grateful that her employer had given her an opportunity to keep busy daily, and at least ensure that she had some pocket money. After sitting her KCSE exams at Ndururumo High School in Laikipia County in 2010, she did not have much to do the following year, and that is when she got the job as a mitumba seller, which she did the whole of 2011. “I was praying to God every day that my hard Ms Asunta with the director of Rock Bridge Ministries, Zablon Kuria. [PHOTO: MICHAEL NJUGUNA/STANDARD] work in secondary school and the subsequent good results would not amount to nothing,” says Muthoni. Her prayers were miraculously answered when the executive director of Rock Bridge Ministries, Zablon Kuria, who is a philanthropist, learnt about her plight and took immediate action. Kuria secured Muthoni a scholarship in 2012, which will see her complete her university education. She is now a Third Year student at the Technical University of Mombasa where she is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. “I can’t find words to thank Zablon and the sponsor he secured for me. My school fees is promptly paid and I always have some pocket money from the sponsorship. Some of my classmates think I come from a very rich family,” says Muthoni shyly. Muthoni says her single mother, who ekes out a living in Nanyuki, could not afford her college fees. “She did her best to ensure I completed my secondary education. That was the much she could do for me because she has four other children who depend on her.” Kuria heard about Muthoni’s plight from her neighbour. He got in touch with a foreign sponsor, Charlie Evans, who was touched by the bright girl’s desperate situation. After being given the cost of Muthoni’s school fees, upkeep and living expenses, Evans gave a five-year scholarship that will see Muthoni comfortably complete her degree course. “I am sure that there are hundreds or even thousands of young girls and boys in this country who score good grades in KCSE but lack money to enable them pursue their education. My appeal to Kenyans is that those who have the financial ability to help the poor among us should do so,” says Kuria. Kuria adds: “ I hope Evans will have a chance to come to Kenya and meet this young girl whose life he has helped change for the better.” She is one of the five girls in her class of 67 students. “Civil engineering is a difficult course but I am working very hard. I have no doubt I will do well,” says Muthoni who wishes to help other needy students in future. WEDNESDAY LIFE / Page 11 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Horoscopes Wednesday Life Pisces (Feb 20 - Mar 20) Legal work, not necessarily problems, may come into play today. Your very fine verbal skills and a natural sense of justice make future legal work a distinct possibility for you. Taurus Leo (April 21 - May 20) There may be several times today where you could be in a (July 23 - August 22) to guide young peoCarefully, go through your position ple. Perhaps several young goals and accomplishments people are helping in the and write a couple of para- workplace for a few weeks. graphs on where you want your talents and professional expertise to go. Aries (Mar 21 - May 20) You will have several opportunities to work with young people today–perhaps invol(Dec 22 - Jan ving your teaching of economics or budgeting. 20) You may find yourself dealing with matters of responsibility. (May 21 - June 21) You may find yourself working You may come face to face extra hard to gain the admiratiwith someone who has very on of someone you hold in great different values from your esteem. own. You are very tolerant and accepting of other people’s differences. (Jan 21 - Feb 19) Your timing should be perfect (June 22 - July 23) and you must find the right You handle your responsibilities words and spontaneity. There is better than most and may take a lot of investigation and reseon obligations as though you just arch–perhaps through probing cannot get enough. It is clear that questions. Capricorn Gemini Aquarius Cancer Bottom line: Chocolate for the stars. (3, 5, 3) To start you off, here is one of the letters. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 W 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS 1 2 N 3 C 4 E 5 L 14 15 M 16 S 17 Q 18 H A G 6 R 19 Y 7 T 20 D 8 O 21 K 9 W 22 J your unconventionality costs you. Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 23) There is a lot of energy available for disciplined work. However, it is good to learn how to pace yourself. If you push yourself or someone else too hard, you may find both of you blocked and frustrated. Libra (Sept 24 - Oct 23) You may find yourself very appreciative of your career and practical skills. You may feel relieved that you took a particular course as it helps feel knowledgeable and in touch with new techniques. Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) A sense of security, belonging and nurturing are instinctively felt now. You can be very commanding. You have great confidence and a take-charge sort of manner. You are a great doer once you make up your mind what it is you are going to do–others accept your commanding nature Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) A new or alternate life style and new ways in which to make a living are interesting to you at this time. You may not be all that satisfied in your work choices and you could surprise yourself by requesting an internship with a fishing boat captain, a prison guard or a horse wrangler. Across 1 Roof tiles (6) 7 Brolly (8) 8 Beach grains (4) 10 Counting frame (6) 11 Expand (6) 14 Shooter (3) 16 Flanks (5) 17 Aircraft manoeuvre (4) 19 Managed (5) 21 Cringe (5) 22 Cloth made of flax (5) 23 Set of actors (4) 26 Fortune-telling cards (5) 28 Cooking vessel (3) 29 Foreign language (6) 30 Middle point (6) 31 Party, slang (4) 32 Egg-based dish (8) 33 Squanders (6) Down 1 Scribble (6) 2 Drinking vessel (6) 3 Lather (4) 4 Strong tough person (7) 5 Appeal humbly (5) 6 Rescues (5) 8 Pudding ingredient (4) 9 Religious sister (3) 12 Removable cover (3) 13 American state (5) 15 Wooden peg (5) 18 Academy award (5) 19 Swindle (3) 20 An enclosure (3) 21 Inhabitant of a city (7) 22 Tennis shot (3) 23 Heavy cloth (6) 24 Poker state (4) 25 Fashions (6) 26 Claw (5) 27 Runs against others (5) 28 Vegetable (3) 30 Ship’s company (4) YESTERDAY’S EASY solutions ACROSS: 1, Cheap 6, Sails 9, Titanic 10, Abate 11, Mirth 12, Tepid 13, Worries 15, Sap 17, Oboe 18, Cajole 19, Prior 20, Artery 22, Mist 24, Nee 25, Deduces 26, Ether 27, Coupe 28, Rafts 29, Exhibit 30, Beret 31, Melts. DOWN: 2, Hobnob 3, Attire 4, Pie 5, Hates 6, Similar 7, Acid 8, Lethal 12, Terry 13, Woman 14, Route 15, Sonic 16, Pests 18, Cover 19, Pretext 21, Remote 22, Mutual 23, Septet 25, Devil 26, Epee 28, Rim. Cryptic Puzzle Codeword Puzzle By Rosy Russell Using all the letters of the alphabet, fill in the grid. To help you, there are three cryptic crossword-style clues: Top line: Footwear fit for aduke. (11) Middle line: Attractive but fairly bad. (6, 5) Easy Puzzle Courtesy: dailyhoroscopes.com 10 I 11 B 12 F 13 U 23 24 P 25 V 26 Z X ACROSS 1 Provokes in a way that makes us sore (6) 7 Music provided by Charlie and the girls (8) 8 Sherry that goes with portion of fish and duck (4) 10 Vote for the half bottle that has everything (6) 11 He loves to hurt (6) 14 Always less than cheerful (3) 16 They’re pretty worthless, not having been new for years (5) 17 Piratical lad at Land’s End (4) 19 There’s nothing possibly to deny about a respected senior (5) 21 One in a mount would be a valuable picture (5) 22 Royalty of whom people gas heartlessly? (5) 23 Jenny, a little like Robin (4) 26 Were they skinheads for years before getting wise? (5) 28 When her aim is spoilt, she’s still a bit amia- ble (3) 29 Might one possibly parley with the ref? (6) 30 We accept the possible link with shellfish (6) 31 It’s of marginal significance (4) 32 Subjected to repulsive treatment (8) 33 The way a Frenchman is unflappable (6) DOWN 1 Brew of beer good for an animal (6) 2 Moved smoothly into a slide? (6) 3 Canny cost adjuster? (4) 4 Soldier has dog as protection? (7) 5 Drink with a girl and get firmly established (3,2) 6 Thea’s in a mad rush! (5) 8 Departed in haste, baffled (4) 9 Neither number is right (3) 12 Mark joins him in the country (3) 13 Make runs with a cut? (5) 15 It’s no good interrupting an SOS for music (5) 18 The one place that couldn’t be better (5) 19 Where clothing’s concerned, he won’t take anything off (3) 20 Agreement in every essential (3) 21 Niggardly anguish about money (7) 22 Essential England cricketer? (3) 23 One of soccer’s outsiders? (6) 24 Prepare a bed for a libertine (4) 25 Sort of match at which to hiss is unnecessary (6) 26 Sudden acceleration bringing a rush of blood? (5) 27 Frothy talk about a politician making umbrellas (5) 28 Located like a small figure between large ones (3) 30 We join a detective sergeant who is getting married (4) YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC solutions ACROSS: 1, Faith 6, A-head 9, Re-quire 10, S-pr-ay 11, Cable 12, Fight 13, Sappers 15, Sea 17, Iris 18, B-roads 19, Imply 20, Go ho.-me 22, Blue 24, Ely 25, Ambient 26, W-edge 27, Cheer 28, Missy 29, Aspirin 30, Smoke 31, Diana. DOWN: 2, A-pp-ear 3, Tramps 4, Hey 5, Tu-n-is 6, Archery 7, Heat 8, Al-lied 12, From-e 13, Singe 14, Pit-h-y 15, Sable 16, As-set 18, B-lame 19, Immerse 21, Old-ham 22, Bikini 23, Unison 25, A-g-a-in 26, Weak 28, Mid. Page 12 / WEDNESDAY LIFE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Today’s Schedule Pick Of The Day 7.30PM In this week’s episode: Mama Sharon has had enough of Awiti’s antiques. She desperately looks for a way to get rid of her. 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But when startling and unexplainable events begin to happen, Sarah and Elissa learn the town is in the shadows of a chilling secret. YESTERDAY’S TRIVIA: The Master DIFFICULT The letters have a distinct value between 1 to 9. The totals vertically and horizontally have been given. Solve all the values. A B NO 5282 F H YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS C E D F 14 17 30 A B 4 9 Sudoku C D 3 7 E F G H J 6 5 1 8 2 D G 26 J 19 G A 18 J E 19 B 21 All rows, columns and 3 by 3 grids (defined by bold lines ) have the numbers 1 to 9 appearing only once. Some of the numbers have been entered. Complete the whole table by inserting the correct numbers. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION WEDNESDAY LIFE / Page 13 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Top Mark Education — with Benjamin Obegi — With Grace Kirigha What not to do in an essay Students race to secure prizes and scholarships to the US Prospect of landing a scholarship based on athletic talents has given hope to many students in Nyamira and Kisii counties H igh school and college scholarships have given millions of children worldwide the chance to pursue education and achieve their dream careers. Many of these students would otherwise have dropped out of school or failed to join college for lack of fees. There are many local and international initiatives that have over the years promoted pupils and students’ talents through awards and scholarships. One such initiative is the annual Nelson Ondieki Moseti race, which awards cash prizes to top students and gives text books to their respective schools. From next year, best performing students will benefit from scholarships from the University of Colorado and the State University of California in the US. The race was started last year to fulfil the vision of the late Moseti, whose desire was to give young people opportunities to exploit their sporting talents in Gusii and Kenya in general. During this year’s race held at Tombe Mixed Secondary in Nyamira County recently, Doris Manoti, a Form Two student at the school, emerged the best in the six-kilometre stretch. However, Doris, who last year participated up to national level, looks beyond the win. Her eyes are now firmly on the prospect of landing a university scholarship in the US. “I have a talent in the long races and my aim is to go beyond the national competitions. I have seen very talented friends waste away because they did not find ways to exploit their potential after Fourth Four. I am participating in such races so that I can qualify for a scholarship. This way, I can reach the highest point in my talent and also change the lives of others in the county and country,” says Doris, who comes from a humble family. Aska Moracha, who ran as a guest athlete from the neighbouring Kisii County, sees a bright future, if only she can land a university scholarship. The possibility of landing a place to shape her sporting dream saw her travel kilometres to take part in the race. “I came here because I believe my athletic talent can change my life and that of my family. Talent scholarships can help us excel more than we are doing now. We can shine and later be role models to others with similar talents,” says Aska who emerged the top athlete in last year’s nationals. David Momanyi, also from Tombe, won the eight-kilometre race. David says his future lies in athletics, adding, “My role model is the late Samuel Wanjiru. I want to break all his records. However, I will need to work hard so that I qualify for a scholarship.” According to Henry Ondieki, one of the organisers of the annual race, their aim is to offer hope to students with sporting talents even as they progress with their academics. “We believe talents can enable students earn a living and realise their dreams. We are offering a bridge to those students who may wish to advance their dreams in the sporting arena. We draw our inspiration from the fact that leading international stars have excelled because they found educational institutions that nurtured their talents. From this annual event, we seek to change the lives of many students who otherwise lose track immediately they leave school,” says Ondieki David Ogechi, the secretary, Kenya Athletics Association Nyamira Branch, says talent scholarships help boost the morale of students. He said, “Such scholarships can easily keep talented students in school. Such students will remain in class with the hope that they will get avenues to exploit their talents. This means they can aid in boosting academic performance and also help talented students keep their eye on their sporting prowess.’’ Girls get ready to start the 6km race. INSET: Doris Manoti who won the race. [PHOTOS: BENJAMIN OBEGI/ STANDARD] Last week, we looked at how to answer essay questions. Today we focus on what not to do in an essay question. Answering an essay question in an exam can be stressful. You may realise at the end of the exam that you gave an incorrect answer. Running out of time, the brain going blank and forgetting an important point are common. This is the reason you should always be prepared in advance. So what should you not do when answering an essay? • Never “pad” your answer: An examiner can easily tell that a student had a difficult time answering the questions just by looking at the answer. You will not get any marks by simply elaborating what is obvious, for example, saying Nanyuki is cold since it is at the foot of Mt Kenya. Elaborate only what you are sure of as long as it relates to the question asked. • Avoid the “dust bin” approach: It is in the dustbin that everything is dumped. Many students use the same theory by simply writing down everything they know about a particular topic without relating the information to the question. In an essay, everything you write should answer the question and support your arguments. Show how and why the information you have given is relevant. Leaving it for the examiner to figure out is equivalent to allowing yourself to fail. • Avoid excuses: Writing on your answer sheet that you ran out of time will not add you any marks. Some students will even use sickness as an excuse for performing poorly. • Don’t panic: When pressed for time, keep your conclusion simple and ensure it stresses your main points. Trying to anxiously rush things may compromise the quality of what you have already written. Do not worry if you don’t have a definite answer to some question. Focus on what you know about the question, not what you don’t. Postpone the question you feel unsure about and the answer may come when you least expect. • Avoid confusing words: Rushing may lead you to use confusing words such as homonyms -- words that sound the same but have different meanings. They include their and there; affect and effect; and fair and fare. • Inconsistent tenses: From the onset, decide what tense, present or past, you will use in your essay. Do not mix up your tenses. • Avoid summarising the plot: This is especially in literature questions where most students will simply recount the story in summary instead of giving an in-depth analysis. Recounting a bit of the plot is good to emphasise your point. Make an analytical statement about that passage to show that you have thought about the story. • Incomplete sentences: In English, we are taught that a complete sentence has a subject, verb and object (SVO). Ensure your sentences are complete. • Contractions: An essay is a formal piece of writing and requires formal language. As such, avoid using contractions such as don’t, can’t, isn’t and it’s. Use them only when quoting another quote; otherwise, write them in full. • Big words: The examiner will not have time to keep referring to the dictionary. Use simple words. Page 14 / WEDNESDAY LIFE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Innovator — With Eric Wamanji Geothermal energy to light the national dream If Dr Silas Simiyu’s dreams are realised, Kenya will have enough energy to support any imaginable industrial invention T he map of Kenya that Silas Simiyu is holding appears cryptic. At the centre, two sketchy lines run longitudinally, in between speckled with red dots. “This is where the country’s economic miracle will spring from,” he says, pointing at the dots. Geologists know it. This is the Rift Valley. The red spots show geothermal deposits – straddling from Lake Magadi to Lake Turkana. It is Kenya’s Eldorado if you will. “The resource is massive. We’re talking of a fortune upwards of 10,000 MW. That’s incredible energy,” Dr Simiyu, who holds a PhD in Geophysics, explains. This jewel has largely gone unused until the Government set the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) where Simiyu, a seismologist, is the managing director and CEO. And here, he has sauntered to town with an avant-garde of tactics that promise light -- literally and figuratively. His ingenuity will ensure Kenya will power an electric train, smelt iron, drive an ICT revolution, power the laptop project or kick-start a cottage industry wave. His assignment is: To drill the earth; produce at least 5,000MW in the next 17 years; drop the cost of electricity; sate the national grid with power. Today Kenya generates just about 284MW from geothermal. The total national generation, including other sources staggers at 1,700MW. Reaching the epochal 5,000MW is thus a great challenge. But the challenge is that geothermal is a highly specialised enterprise, capital intensive, demands distinctive training and long years of experience, ingredients currently not at his disposal. But that is not to worry. He has crafted a raft of strategies that will help him deliver his mandate. The first approach was a model now enviable in the region. First, he debunked the deeply-manufactured and peddled myth that drilling for geothermal can only be outsourced. His strategy was to buy rigs for GDC and let Kenyans operate them. It was a masterstroke. Today GDC owns seven rigs. “By owning rigs, we have succeeded to cut the cost of drilling by almost a half. Our youth have jobs, which initially went to foreigners; they’re also learning this special skill,” he explains. Simiyu also popularised the use of containerised modular power plants, which can generate electricity within two years after drilling. Conventionally, it takes about seven or more years to generate energy from geothermal. Early generation Dr Silas Simiyu commissions a well logging truck in February. [PHOTOS: ERIC WAMANJI/STANDARD] will displace the expensive emergency power from diesel and allow Kenyans to start to enjoy the geothermal wonder earlier enough. At the Menengai Geothermal Project, three independent power producers (IPPs) have already been awarded contracts to install the wellhead technology. They will generate 100MW in total next year. The challenge with this model is that it is likely to stir the diesel hornet’s nest. And now, in the short term, he is eyeing 810MW from three prospects: Suswa, Menengai and Bogoria Silali. To manage this, Simiyu has crafted three special projects implementation teams that are tasked to manage each project independently. His regular meetings and symposiums with the team, is paying dividends. “The biggest challenge we have is that geothermal has few experts,” explains Simiyu. And he had to think swiftly. He initiated a local training programme roping in the United Nations University from Iceland. The aim was to train experts from Africa. Today, the training attracts 13 countries every year. Now, he is angling to establish a regional training centre of excellence in Nakuru. “We are training a new generation which will take the mantle from us,” he says. But why the fuss about geothermal? Since independence, hydroelectricity has been Kenya’s main source of power. However, erratic weather patterns and lack of room for expansion, hydroelectricity lost the spark. Today, the only reliable source of electricity for Kenya is geothermal. But beyond electricity, Simiyu’s pet subject at GDC is the model he is putting into place where, geothermal energy will be used to power the aspirations and dreams of communities. “Geothermal is a prolific resource that is not holistically exploited. Our strategy is to utilise the heat and water in diverse community ventures such as in spas, heating pools, greenhouses, fish farming, tourism...the possibilities are endless. That is how we are going to transform communities and economies,” he enthuses. Tech World — With Jerry Odumbe Otieno OLX revamps app to make transactions easier OLX has become a household name in the country, providing many Kenyans with a platform where they can buy and sell goods at ease. This, it has done by eliminating the need for activities involved in typical business transactions such as arranging meetings. With the aim of improving their services, the eCommerce platform recently came up with a new version of their mobile application with a much more intuitive and attractive user interface. The new version is faster and is optimised for slow internet connections as seen in several parts of Africa. With the new OLX app, users are able to publish, manage and favourite ads without necessarily logging in or registering themselves. Other new features offered by the new version include full screen image viewer with zooming capabilities, tutorials for new users and adaptive home screen based on usage. Samsung's headphones to rival Apple's Beats When it comes to smartphones, Apple and Samsung have been bitter rivals and their battle seems not to be ending any time soon, especially since Samsung has decided to extend the battle to a new territory; headphones. Just a few weeks after the news of the called Level In which costs $150 (Sh13,200). Along with the headphones, Samsung also introduced a Bluetooth speaker known as Level Box. Myo to replace the computer mouse Apple/Beats relationship came to light, Samsung unveiled their new premium line-up of headphones and speakers dubbed Samsung Level. On the higher end of the lineup is the Level Over headphones priced at $350 (Sh30,800) in the US. The Level Over features wireless capabilities, sound enhancing tech as well as noise reduction and echo cancellation capabilities. Other models include the Level On piece priced at $180 (Sh15,840) and the in-ear headphone Myo, a gadget developed by a Canadian tech start-up called Thalmic Labs, is an armband that lets one interact with a computer and other devices such as drones through hand gesture commands. However, unlike most motion-tracking devices like the Microsoft’s Kinect, the Myo does not use a camera to track movements by the user. The armband features on board sensors which read electrical activities within the user’s arm muscles as they perform hand gestures and translate these movements into instructions that are to be executed by the device being controlled. Inventors have also revealed that their device is compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS or android devices. It is slated for a September release. WEDNESDAY LIFE / Page 15 Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard BOOT CAMP In April, my kid is a superstar featured many talents. This August we take it to the next level and only the short listed will move to the next stage. PRIZES coming soon... A trip to Disneyland for 4 Limousine rides to school designer clothes and lots more prizes Stay tuned to your favourite station and you will not miss out. Page 16 / WEDNESDAY LIFE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 / The Standard Wednesday Life Social Media — With Kenny Kaburu @Kennytoonz Everytime Gor Mahia and AFC meet, it’s fireworks, both online and offline. They met over the weekend and they were trending under #MashemejiDerby @TomBwana: Human rights nonsense interfered with the strength of our teargas. It was so mild it couldn’t scare a goat! @IamKharsh: #Mashemejiderby reminds me of Arsenal vs Manchester United. No matter how low we may be on the table standings, we cannot lose to some teams. @Azuswag: That was the most boring derby I have ever seen. There was more action outside the pitch than in the pitch itself. @Kiongoskiongozi: I just overheard someone saying that the teargas is the climax of the #mashemejiderby without which, it is cream-less. It is the icing. @De_kaune: Some company should sponsor Gor Mahia. It is a shame that a pay bill number is on their jerseys! @GidiOgidi: Gor Mahia has no leadership in its defence, and it has a poor forward co-ordination hence the goal. @AtonyaStanley: The Jubilee Government promised to develop modern stadia in all the 47 counties. The least they can do is put a roof over Nyayo Stadium. @SheiMasinde: It’s #Ingwe’s game today. Why is #Gor still using a Tuzo branded bus? Is the team too cash strapped to repaint the bus? @NelsIzMe: Not long ago, one teargas was enough to disperse a crowd but it took about 20 canisters to do so this time round. #VituZaChina. @CMwabili: How we wish President @UKenyatta could seize the opportunity to endear himself to football fans by attending such a game! United in need: The scorching heat of Marigat town, Baringo County, forced these unlikely friends together under the shade of this matatu. [PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH/ STANDARD] Could this be the end of the traditional handshake? Scientists have discovered that bumping fists (gotta) is a far healthier greeting. This is what others say: TRENDING PHOTO Trending he likes shaking people’s hands, especially at lunchtime. I will never shake hands. Josef Casey: It is healthy and I support it. No more hand shaking. Grace Shitau: That ‘gotta’ thing has some religious connotations and we shouldn’t just embrace anything. We should instead preach proper hand washing. Omondi James: Yes, and yet we knew before the scientists. Mary Odongo: This kind of greeting is common with bhang users. Bridget Annette: I have been using it and I am quite healthy. Soud Babo: There is no affection in ‘gottaring’. Everyone should embrace the hand washing culture. Patrick Harvester: Scientists can be dumb. Isn’t it rather obvious? The ‘gotta’ phenomenon started in Kenya. Walter Mong’are: It is clear that there is no need of shaking hands. David Kangara: This is the best mode of greeting because some men don’t wash their hands after using the toilet. I know one who uses his hand as a handkerchief and never washes hands after using the toilet yet How to keep your Twitter account safe We use social media accounts daily to interact, share and express ourselves to the world, which makes them an integral part of our lives. When these accounts are hacked, it is like a bad dream where someone takes control of your body and uses it to commit crime on your behalf. Since these platforms represent us, it is important to take all precaution to make sure you are not edged out by hackers because once they are done, the damage will be great. Imagine someone posting information on your timelines on your behalf and accessing your personal messages and communication. You have not control over what they will post and they can these information against you. Recently, top military Twitter accounts were hacked. Since the accounts are considered personal and accessible to few, it could be that the military officials used them to communicate what would be considered information not fit for military outsiders. It could be dangerous if this sensitive information falls on the wrong hands. Here are a few precautions: Make sure you change your password often so that in case your device lands on the wrong hands, they cannot access your accounts through the saved passwords utility on your browser. Beware of some suspicious person looking keenly as you enter your passwords. Always log out when you are done. You can revoke access to any apps linked to your account under the ‘Applications’ tab in the ‘Settings’ page. If you fall victim, ask friends to post on your behalf on their accounts, warning that your account has been compromised. Light Side Not everything from China is fake This pupil should be told that as much as our shops and streets are flooded with cheap goods from China, this oriental partner can also manufacture original things. Take the example of our smooth roads and superhighways. Desperation is the mother of invention These bank customers were so tired of clicking and cursing as they waited for the slow tellers to serve them that they got creative and let their shoes queue for them. Meanwhile, they caught up with the latest gossip on social media. The true sense of thorough cleaning This is what you will find on your hanging lines when you come back from the salon on Saturday after issuing instructions to your recently acquired house help from ‘shags’. [Sourced from Twitter and Facebook]