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WELCOME: DP Ruto, President Kenyatta, former Senator Omar and CS Balala in a jovial mood when they arrived for a leaders’ meeting in Serani Grounds, Mombasa, yesterday / CHARLES KIMANI /DPPS

VOICES NEWS NEWS BUSINESS JOSEPH NYAGAH Uhuru receives Supreme Court Chase Bank Did we learn Omar as ex-senator meets today to depositors may nothing from attacks Joho and give direction on lose 25% of ’07? Raila Odinga Chebukati’s role savings

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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF ERRORS Deputy President William Ruto, President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Mombasa Apex court Senator Hassan Omar and Tourism CS to advise on Najib Balala in Serani, Mombasa county, chair altering yesterday / PSCU Forms 34B

JAMES MBAKA @onchirimbaka

e Supreme Court will today give directions on whether IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati can correct errors in the presidential election results. Chebukati fi led the case seeking clarifi cation on what he should do in case there are discrepancies in the presidential results forms. Parties were last Friday notifi ed to appear before the top court this morning. TRAUMATIC PROSPECT rough lawyer Kamau Karori, Chebukati, who is also the national returning offi cer, wants the court to clarify what he ought to do with the errors, if any, after verifying the presidential statutory forms. Raila can’t be president as e current law bars the IEBC chairman from alter- ing results contained in Forms 34B. e results are fi nal as announced at the constituency level. But the IEBC says there is confusion as the Supreme Court ruling on September 20 said the chairman must verify the re- Joho is governor – Omar sults before declaring the presidential winner. Karori said it is necessary the court clarifi es whether Says he lost trust in opposition when it hounded IEBC from offi ce Chebukati and the commission can correct errors in

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017 OCTOBER MONDAY, Forms 34B, when the results do not tally or conform with the results captured in Forms 34A. PSCU ance of title deeds to Serani Primary Supreme Court’s decision to annul the e court, in a majority decision, nullifi ed the Au- @ eStarKenya School, Mbaraki Secondary School, August 8 presidential election. gust 8 presidential election results, citing irregularities Mbaraki Nursery School, Serani Sports Uhuru said he understood the op- and illegalities in the transmission of results. Former Mombasa Senator Hassan Ground and the Bohra community. position expected he would not accept Chief Justice David Maraga, DCJ Philomena Mwilu, Omar yesterday said he will campaign e institutions have been battling the ruling, allowing them to spark vio- justices Smokin Wanjala and Isaac Lenaola ruled that for President Uhuru Kenyatta ahead of attempts by prominent people to grab lence and bloodshed as their shortcut the illegalities and irregularities were of substantial October 26 presidential election. their land. to a negotiated power-sharing agree- nature to aff ect the fi nal outcome. But justices Jackton He said he lost trust in opposition Uhuru listed development projects ment. Ojwang’ and Njoki Ndung’u dissented. leaders when they hounded the former initiated by his administration in the e President spoke at an event at- e commission said there is more confusion since IEBC commissioners out of offi ce over last four-and-a-half years at the Coast. tended by more than 20,000 Muslim the court, quoting the Court of Appeal in the Maina “fabricated claims”. ey include roads, construction of delegates. Kiai case, said the chairman cannot correct, vary, con- “We cannot have a situation where dams, issuing of title deeds, installation Sheikh Khalifa said the opposition fi rm, alter, modify or adjust the results. NASA leader Raila Odinga is President of electricity to homes and increased failed to deliver anything to the people In the Maina Kiai case, fi ve judges of the Court of Ap- and Hassan Joho is Mombasa Governor. monthly stipend for the elderly. of the region. peal ruled on June 2017 that the results declared at the It is a traumatic prospect,” Omar said. e President said title deeds to the “We will not support people who constituency level are fi nal and it is only an election He urged Mombasa residents to fi ve institutions are part of his agenda have the characteristics of mosquitoes. court that can correct an error in the statutory forms. “wake up from slumber” and realise to correct historical injustices. ey bring malaria, dengue fever and e Court of Appeal had said it would be “fallacious the port city is being ruined by “incom- More than three million title deeds other diseases. We want to follow the and fl ies in the face of clear principles and values of the petent” leadership. have been issued to Kenyans during the bee. e bee produces honey after vis- Constitution” to claim the IEBC chairman can alone at Omar spoke in Serani, Mombasa, Jubilee’s administration. iting diff erent plants,” he said. the National Tallying Centre or wherever, “purport to where the government issued title e President said all he wished is a Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha said confi rm, vary, or verify the results arrived at through deeds to fi ve institutions that have been peaceful nation, growing on the back some of the leading fi gures aided the an open, transparent and participatory process”. struggling to get land ownership docu- of investment and hard work by its grabbing of more than one million e judges were of the view the chairman is repre- ments for a long time. leaders. acres in his county during the coalition sented by his offi cers in all the 40,883 polling stations, e President witnessed the issu- at resolve had been tested by the government. all the constituencies and county tallying centres. STAR SURVEY HIT OR MISS TODAY’S QUESTION Are county assembly speakers right to demand pay hike after the SRC slashed their salaries?

YESTERDAY’S QUESTION Do you think police are justifi ed to FRED MATIANG’I YUSUF CHANZU PROTESTERS State to raise capitation cash Says he is not buying IDs 7 held for looting, hurling stones use live bullets on NASA anti-IEBC e government is set to publish e former Vihiga MP has said he is not Seven people have been arrested in protesters? new school fee guidelines for public in the business of buying IDs. He said Kisumu county over Friday’s violent YES 41% boarding schools. ey will be made since he ditched ANC for Jubilee, NASA anti-IEBC protests. County commander public next month. e government co-principal Musalia Mudavadi, Vihiga Titus Yoma said two were held for For more news will raise the amount paid for each Senator George Khaniri and Sabatia breaking into and looting Tumaini Su- on our website, student by Sh9,974 from the current MP Alfred Agoi have been tarnishing permarket, while fi ve hurled stones at NO 59% scan this quick Sh12,870. is means every student his name. He said those calling him a passers-by. Property of undetermined response code will get Sh22,844 in the new school “tumbocrat” are wrong and he is not in value was stolen or destroyed as the using your term. JP for the money. youths broke the supermarket’s win- smartphone. See page 10 See page 29 dows and stole food. See page 28 Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 3

Water CS Eugene Wamalwa and CORRIDORS OF POWER Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria join dancers during a ‘Mbele Iko Sawa’ campaign for the reelection of President Uhuru Kenyatta in Murang’a on Saturday /FREDDIE CHEGE

POLITICAL GOSSIP Who is doing what and where in the world of politics

WHY was Nyamira Governor John Nyagara- ma’s (pictured) security detail recalled or scaled down? Social media fanatics were on Saturday abuzz with news of the withdrawal of the county chief’s guards. However, a string of messages from the governor’s office, his handlers and the police were even more confusing to the public: Was someone trying to spin the police action out of proportion to achieve a political agenda? Many social media users wondered if the powerful were trying to find solace by whining in public whe- never cornered by the State. Scaling down, not withdrawal, it was.

IS Jubilee Party spending a fortune in captu- ring influential opposition bigwigs ahead of the October 26 repeat presidential election? Well, we are informed that one of the former vocal NASA-allied politicians is smiling all the way to the bank, courtesy of the President’s party. The hitherto fierce critic of JP has of late softened his Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja consoles Standard Wazalendo Huru members at a Nairobi hotel yesterday where they called hard stance and exposed a soft underbelly that newspaper reporter Mkamburi Mwawasi at the burial of her mother on politicians to stop making inflammatory statements as the country has seen him change tune. He now preaches the Adline Machocho in Mwakitutu village Saturday /RAPHAEL MWADIME approaches the repeat presidential election /COLLINS KWEYU ‘UhuRuto Tano Tena’ mantra, a mockery of the firm political ideals he once fought for. True, mo- ney is sweet, but even sweeter when buttered CARTOON with political favours. AN ODM lawmaker from Coast has reportedly abandoned his family roles since he won at the August 8 General Election. The MP, in his late 30s, allegedly eloped with a form four-leaver from his village a few weeks after his victory and has ne- ver set foot in his marital village home. Efforts by his wife of 10 years to trace the man have borne no fruits. Just last week, the ‘village wife’, a high school teacher, threatened to storm Parliament for her husband, but threatening messages from her brother-in-law threw the plans off balance. Just where is the flashy lawmaker, his family is looking for him.

A NASA governor is a man under immense siege. The county chief from Nyanza has found himself between a rock and a hard place. The go- vernor, shrewd in his operations following his past public service, is under pressure to drop some top county officials said to be brokers. The five county officials are said to be on a looting spree, fleecing the public out of millions of shillings on the pro- mise of non-existent jobs. One poor resident of the county recently paid some Sh100,000 to one of the cartel members to secure a chief officer’s job for his son. However, with the governor under pressure to spread the positions equitably, the poor man may regret it, sooner than later. 4 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 PUZZLE JUBILEE UNSURE IF THE NASA LEADER WILL RETURN BEFORE 26TH TO TAKE PART IN ELECTION POLITICS

Raila off to UK and US ahead of poll Opposition chief is said to be planning to meet democrats like Johnnie Carson, some unidentified State Department officials in the US. In London Raila will speak at Chatham House

day the former Prime Minister will be national Affairs, commonly known tegic and International Studies, the heading to the United Kingdom. as Chatham House. Council for Foreign Relations, a num- FELIX OLICK Jubilee leaders, however, fear that The Royal Institute’s mission is ber of senior officials at the United @olickfelix the NASA presidential candidate may to analyse and promote the under- Nations and State Department as well not return to participate in the elec- standing of major international is- as the National Security Council. A decision by Opposition leader Raila tion and therefore cause a political sues and current affairs. He was also to meet a section of US Odinga to fly out of the country just and constitutional crisis. Raila was also scheduled to travel congressman and senators. days to repeat presidential election Yesterday the Star learnt that the to the US for a string of engagements, The diplomatic charm offensive has caused panic in Jubilee. Opposition has launched a diplo- including with senior State Depart- comes as NASA intensifies its anti-re- Some of President Uhuru Ken- matic push against US Ambassador ment officials, but this trip appears to peat election crusade with only 16 yatta’s handlers fear that the NASA to Kenya Robert Godec, for allegedly have been put on hold. days to the vote. leader may not return before Election misadvising Washington on Kenya’s “Yes, he will travel to the UK any- NASA plans to heighten demon- For more news Day, October 26. political realities. time this week,” Onyango told the strations across the country from two on our website. It is unclear how long Raila will The behind-the-scenes intrigues Star yesterday. days to three days a week – Monday, Scan this quick be out of the country, which coun- emerged as Raila prepares to jet out By Friday, at least six institutions Wednesday and Friday. response code tries he is scheduled to visit and the to London for a series of high- profile had confirmed scheduled meetings Kisumu Senator Anyang’ Nyong’o, using your reasons for his visits. His spokesman engagements, including giving a lec- with Raila in the US. a key Raila ally, has been in the US for smartphone. Dennis Onyango confirmed yester- ture at the the Royal Institute of Inter- These include the Center for Stra- weeks and part of his brief is to “set Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 5 PUZZLE JUBILEE UNSURE IF THE NASA LEADER WILL RETURN BEFORE 26TH TO TAKE PART IN ELECTION

ing the repeat presidential polls un- der the “current laws”. “We remain committed to sup- porting a free, fair, and credible elec- tion that is consistent with Kenya’s Constitution, current laws, and insti- tutions, and we do not back any par- EXPERT COMMENT ty or candidate,” State Department Spokesman Heather Nauert said. DUNSTAN OMARI “Changing electoral laws without broad agreement just prior to a poll ere will be is not consistent with international best practice, increases political ten- an election on sion, and undermines public percep- tions of the integrity of the electoral October 26, with process.” Nauert however censored politi- Raila or not cians for what she termed as baseless and unreasonable demands on the eventeen days towards the repeat IEBC. election, Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA’s discomfort with Godec be- SJubilee are campaigning to death. came apparent last week, after Siaya Meanwhile, Raila Odinga and NASA Senator James Orengo blasted the are fi rming up serious preconditions diplomat for allegedly overstepping for the electoral commission. his mandate. Uhuru seems to have sensed “We are not going to be black- victory, he has picked up so many mailed. We are not very enthusiastic losers from NASA and they have about going to the United States of joined him. Raila seems to realise America.  e diplomat has over- that he will not be able to raise the stepped his mandate, our sovereignty numbers, and therefore going into cannot be surrendered to anyone,” an election will destroy his legacy Orengo said. forever. “We are taken aback by utterances Going for an election will be a by the Diplomatic Community.  ey confi rmation that he has never too have issues from their mother won an election – all he has been countries to deal with. America also repeatedly telling the people about has its own problems.” his election being stolen is a lie. NASA believes Jubilee is advan- So, technically, he is moving to the taged in infl uencing the Western po- UK, the US and some other countries sition in Kenya. to avoid being available on October  ey cite government envoys and 26. infl uential US lobbyists on the gov- Legally, the IEBC got it wrong by ernment payroll. barring other participants in this  e government has previously repeat presidential election. It was used the Podesta Group, an infl u- wrong for the commission to say that ential Washington lobbying fi rm, to only Uhuru and Raila should be on advocate for the country’s interests the ballot.  is is a fresh election, the with US policymakers and to im- saviour for Ekuru Aukot, who has prove Kenya’s image. fi led a case in the High Court, asking Separately, Jubilee Party has also that he be included. Defi nitely, if the engaged global data mining company court allows Aukot and others to be Cambridge Analytica and British PR included, then Uhuru would have fi rm BTP Advisers. someone to compete against. NASA leaders the record straight” on Kenya’s polit- Raila’s overseas charm off ensive If Uhuru does not get a competitor Wetang’ula, ical landscape. two weeks to the election confi rms then the question would be whether, Raila and A former high-fl ying diplomat in that the former PM could make good legally, he would be declared Kalonzo leave the Grand Coalition Government of his threats to boycott the polls. President unopposed. a meeting with 2008-2013 has also been engaged to  ere have been claims that in Politically and globally, the IEBC chairman help court diplomats and convey the 2007, US Ambassador Michael Ran- legitimacy of his presidency would Chebukati in NASA narrative. neberger secretly supported then UNITED STATES be put to question.  en he would be Nairobi, October “Godec is not giving honest com- President Mwai Kibaki. seen as being President of the Jubilee 3 2017/FILE munication to Washington.  e brief In June this year, Ken Flottman, Party. So it is upon Jubilee to ensure that the American government is re- who led US-based International Re- Center for Strategic and International that there are as many contestants for ceiving is purely a Jubilee narrative,” publican Institute to observe the 2007 President as possible – for the sake of a source within the Opposition told Kenyan polls, described how Ranne- Studies. legitimacy. the Star. berger gave inaccurate accounts to If Raila doesn’t participate in the Western envoys in Kenya, includ- Washington. Council for Foreign Relations repeat presidential polls, and says ing Godec, have always maintained In an article titled, “ e debacle that, for the sake of the nation, he that they are neutral. of 2007: How Kenyan Politics Was A section of United Nations offi cials has decided to withdraw, then he “We are neutral and have no agen- Frozen and an Election Stolen with would become a statesman worth da other than to help ensure the Ken- US Connivance”, Flottman says that State Department offi cials emulating. yan people have a successful election. Ranneberger urged Kenyans to ac- As things stand right now, there We do not support any party, any cept the disputed results announced will be an election, whether Raila candidate, or any outcome. We did by the now-defunct ECK. National Security Council offi cials contests or not. Remember what not back any politician in the August “Ranneberger in Nairobi made no happened in Kikuyu constituency, 8 election, and we will not for this disclosure [of discrepancies] of what A section of US congressman and where Kimani Ichung’wa was poll either,” Godec and EU ambas- he had witnessed but encouraged declared MP-elect without an sadors and High Commissioners said Kenyans to accept the results an- senators. election, Uhuru will be declared last week. nounced by the ECK that Sunday and unopposed.  e international  e Jubilee-championed amend- formal congratulations were issued community is pushing for a peaceful ments to the Election Laws, which from a State Department spokesman continuity in Kenya. the Donald Trump administration back in the US,” he wrote. UNITED KINGDOM  ere is much more to this nation has criticised, have given NASA the “European foreign ministries and than Uhuru and Raila. gusto to press on. diplomats in the meantime criticized Chatham House.  e election will be conducted, Sources said Nyongo’s engagement what was obviously a highly irregular but the question will be what kind with State Department offi cials and process, with the suspect tallies and Foreign and Commonwealth Offi ce of an election it would be. It is up to infl uential US academics and poli- the hurried, secretive swearing-in the State to ensure that the election cy think tanks was responsible for a of Kibaki. On Monday, the State De- Intellectuals complies with the Constitution statement released by the Trump ad- partment changed position through – that the election is held in each ministration on Friday. its main spokesman in Washington, Former Lords constituency. In the statement, Washington said saying that ‘we are not congratulat- they remain committed to support- ing anyone’.” e writer is a constitutional lawyer 6 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 POLITICS GENERAL

PRIVATE DEVELOPER INVESTIGATIONS ONGOING THE DATA Jaguar leads Nyayo traders in protests Moi University security guard arrested for against alleged grabbing of market land alleged sexual assault on female student

Starehe MP Charles Njagua has led demonstrators in his constituency against land- A Moi University security guard has been arrested for alleged sexual assault on a grabbing. The demonstrators at Nyayo market together demolished a wall allegedly female student in a hostel. The suspect is being held at the Kesses police station. This 3 built on grabbed land. Since last month, traders at the market have been complaining followed a complaint by the student. She recorded a statement at the station and with Number of months the about a private developer, whom they accuse of grabbing a section of the market. the university security officials. Dean of Students J.S Ayieko said the incident allegedly counties have gone Some traders have linked the developer, whom they did not name, to former Starehe took place at 2am on Friday in Hostel J. Investigations are ongoing. He did not explain MP Maina Kamanda. In October 2013, Kamanda also joined residents in pulling down how the guard entered the hostel, which houses many students. “The university without getting funds a temporary fence that had been put up by the Jamia Mosque committee, which had administration and the students’ leadership are committed to ensuring justice to the Some governors accuse President claimed ownership of the plot. Njagua assured the traders that he would send survey- victim and preventing similar cases,” Ayieko said. He appealed to students, who have Uhuru Kenyatta of denying the people ors to establish whether the land had been illegally acquired. “We’ll not sit back and gone through similar experiences, to report so investigations are carried out. Sources their rights. They have threatened to sue watch public property being taken by greedy individuals to satisfy their own interest,” said students threatened to take unspecified action if culprits are not punished. Two the state for the delayed disbursement he said on Friday. “We’ll work with the governor to ensure this does not happen.” months ago, vice chancellor Laban Ayiro launched floodlights to improve security. of cash to the devolved units. Some counties have benefitted from loans.

TARGET POOR SCHOOLGIRLS Gender Affairs, Education ministries to partner in issuing sanitary pads The Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs and the Ministry of Education will work jointly to distribute free sanitary pads to schoolgirls. In a statement, Gender CS Sicily Kariuki (pictured) said head teachers will bear direct responsibility for ensuring the beneficiaries get the pads in line with the laid-down rules. The pads will be bought centrally by the ministry and distributed directly to schools, with the assistance of the Education ministry and the county governments. “It’s important to note that in imple- menting the project, the ministry will leverage existing institutional and gov- ernance frameworks in a collaborative approach,” the statement read. The government has taken a policy shift in the purchase of sanitary pads. The Education ministry was previously in charge. Kariuki said a strong frame- Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya (C) during the launch of NASA campaigns for the presidential rerun in Malava town yesterday/CALISTUS LUCHETU work has been put in place to ensure accountability. It goes beyond the school PUNISHES NASA STRONGHOLDS? management to include school boards, the parent-teachers’ associations and the beneficiaries. The school implementation commit- tee, which includes the head teacher, Ruto ‘uses loans to woo counties’ one female teacher and school nurse or matron, will distribute, maintain records of beneficiaries and make reports to the subcounty implementation committees. as Raila-Uhuru poll rerun nears The national steering committee includes the Gender Affairs PS as the chairperson, the Youth Affairs PS, the Devolved units yet to receive funds. Governors cry foul. DP targets NASA-leaning Basic Education PS, the Interior PS and battlegrounds and perceived Jubilee counties that registered low voter turnout the Social Protection PS. It will give policy direction on the programme and The worst-hit services include money from the Treasury was Beneficiaries include Busia, Vihiga review implementation reports from the health, education, disaster July, when the 2016-17 financial and Taita Taveta. Jubilee wants to national secretariat. IMENDE BENJAMIN management and public works. year ended. Governors last week make inroads in the counties. Uhuru @TheOkinda Despite the Senate’s approval of the threatened to sue over delays by and Ruto have hosted delegations disbursement schedule two weeks the Treasury to release funds. CoG from the counties at State House Many services in the counties have ago, the government has deliberately chairman Josphat Nanok told Finance and toured some. Nairobi has also been disrupted — some to a near-halt, delayed releasing funds, forcing the CS Henry Rotich the counties cannot benefitted. three months after Deputy President counties to seek loans from the IBEC. operate without funds. Jubilee stronghold counties that William Ruto starved them of cash. “We’ve not met under the IBEC The Star has established that registered high voter turnouts such Ruto chairs the Inter-Governmental and the Summit for a very long time. the IBEC secretly approved loans as Elgeyo Marakwet, Meru, Nakuru, Budget and Economic Council said to With the current political status, I’m to the counties perceived to be Nandi and Murang’a did not receive have secretly disbursed Sh7.5 billion not sure we’ll meet soon. Uhuru and battlegrounds to woo them for the funds. in loans to specific counties three Ruto should know people don’t eat support in the upcoming poll rerun. “As a pioneer governor, I can tell weeks ago. President Uhuru Kenyatta elections,” Council of Governor’s Counties in JP strongholds that you since UhuRuto came to power, chairs the Summit. Finance Committee chairman experienced average voter turnout they’ve been fighting devolution on The Summit, IBEC and the CoG and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe have also benefitted in what appears many fronts. I call it incompetence harmonise the activities of the county Oparanya told the Star. as motivation for better turnouts. and politics at the expense of the and national governments. “People want good services and The IBEC also allowed the National taxpayers,” Oparanya said. “The Affected governors say lack of leaders who respect the law and the Treasury to give loans to the counties, issues we’ve raised have not been funds has crippled normal running Constitution.” where Jubilee governors face strong addressed. This has seen projects of their governments. The last time the counties received election petitions. stagnate.” Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 7 POLITICS GENERAL

FOUR-DAY HEARINGS House team fi nalising electoral laws report e committee concluded collecting public views on ursday

 e joint committee, co-chaired by Baringo JAMES MBAKA North MP William Cheptumo and Isiolo @onchirimbaka Senator Fatuma Dullo, was yesterday holed A parliamentary team tasked to collect public up in a Nairobi hotel, examining hundreds of views on the controversial electoral laws will presentations. tomorrow table its fi nal report.  e fi nal report will be tabled in the House for  e Joint Parliamentary Committee concluded debate and subsequent adoption or rejection. collecting public views on the Jubilee-sponsored MPs had voted to exempt the two laws from changes to the Election Laws last  ursday.  ey the normal parliamentary legislation timelines heard the views in four days. and fast-track them in record time. Jubilee has brought in the Election Laws “We know the enormous task ahead of us, (Amendment) Bill, 2017, and the Election but, as a committee, we have agreed we shall Off ences (Amendment) Bill, 2017, that contain burn the midnight oil to complete the report far-reaching changes to the existing laws. and table it before Parliament,” Cheptumo said. NASA chief Raila Odinga has said the laws  e committee is racing against time so have been “mischievously” sneaked in by Parliament can pass the amendments proposed Baringo North MP William Cheptumo (seated centre) with committee members at County Hall, President Uhuru Kenyatta to aid in rigging the by Jubilee Party before the House breaks for a Nairobi, on Wednesday /JACK OWUOR repeat presidential election set for October 26. 25-day recess on  ursday.

SH68 BILLION PROJECTS State calls meeting to resolve Tolgos, KVDA feud NAIROBI CITY COUNTY ASSEMBLY

e government has summoned a crisis meeting to Two weeks ago, Tolgos suspended the resolve a raging row over the implementation of two implementation of the projects, accusing the KVDA Telegraphic Address Email: [email protected] mega dams in Elgeyo Marakwet. of sidelining other stakeholders, failing to carry out Telephone 020 2216151 Web: www.nairobiassembly.go.ke

Governor Alex Tolgos and the Kerio Valley public participation and failing to compensate more Development Authority have been feuding over the than 700 families that will be displaced. Arror and Kimwarer hydropower projects. KVDA chief executive David Kimosop said no SECOND ASSEMBLY e two projects will cost Sh68 billion. stakeholders had been sidelined. He is also among County commissioner Fred Ndambuki has invited those invited and will attend the meeting. NOTICE TO NOMINEES AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC all key players to the meeting in Iten town today. Tolgos has not confi rmed if he will attend the COMMMITTEE ON PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS e KVDA is the implementing agency for the meeting, but three weeks ago he ordered his staff IN THE MATTER OF CONSIDERATION OF NOMINEES TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PURSUANT to section 5-8 projects. not to attend any meetings organised by the KVDA. of the Public Appointments (County Assembly Approval) Act, 2017 the following nominees are notified that approval hearings shall be held at Nairobi City County Assembly as follows; DAY ONE – WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2017 COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NAIROBI NAME OF NOMINEE DEPARTMENT TIME

Ms Veska Jepkemboi Kangogo Finance and Economic Planning 9.00 AM – 10AM Arch. Peter Wachira Njuguna Lands, Urban Renewal and Housing 10.00 AM – 11AM Dr. Hitan Chhagan Majevda Health Services 11.00AM– 12.00PM THE NAIROBI CITY COUNTY ASSEMBLY Mr. Allan Igambi Esabwa Commerce, Tourism and Cooperatives 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM SECOND ASSEMBLY – (FIRST SESSION) Ms. Emmah Mukuhi Muthoni Environment,Water,Energy and Natural Resources 2.30 PM – 3.30PM DAY TWO – THURSDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2017 THE NAIROBI CITY COUNTY ASSEMBLY CALENDAR OF THE NAIROBI CITY COUNTY ASSEMBLY (2017) NAME OF NOMINEE DEPARTMENT TIME IT IS NOTIFIED for the general information of the public that pursuant to the provisions of Mr. Danvas Makori Agriculture, Livestock Development, Fisheries and Forestry 9.00 AM – 10AM Standing Order 29 of the Nairobi City County Assembly Standing Orders, by a resolution Ms. Janet Ouko Education, Youth, Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services 10.00 AM – 11AM made on Wednesday 4th October, 2017, the County Assembly approved the Calendar of the Assembly (Regular Sessions) for 2017 as set out in the Schedule below. Mr. Larry Wambua Devolution, Public Service & Administration 11.00AM– 12.00PM Mr. Charles Kerich ICT and E. Government 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM SCHEDULE Mohammed Ahmed Dagane Roads,Infrastructure and Transport 2.30 PM – 3.30PM PERIOD DAYS The Nominees are required to collect the vetting questionnaire from the Office of the Clerk of the County Assembly during First Session: First Part Thursday, 28th September official working hours from Monday 9th October, 2017. Nominees should return the questionnaire together with true copies A: Sitting Days Thursday, 5th October, 2017 of the documents listed below on or before Monday 16th October, 2017 at 4.00pm. Thursday, 28th September – Thursday, 5th Tuesdays (afternoon), 1. ID Card October, 2017 Wednesdays (afternoon) and 2. Curriculum Vitae [1week] Thursdays (afternoon) B: Recess: 3. Copies of relevant academic and professional credentials Friday, 6th October - Monday, 30th October, 4. Current clearance certificates from the following bodies; 2017 Recess a) Kenya Revenue Authority, [3 weeks] b) Criminal Investigation Department, c) Higher Education Loans Board, First Session: Second Part Tuesday, 31st October, d) Credit Reference Bureau, and e) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. C: Sitting Days Thursday 7th December, 2017 Tuesday, 31st October – Thursday, 7th Candidates are advised to carry the ORIGINALS of the above mentioned documents on the day of the approval hearing. December, 2017 Tuesdays (afternoon), Wednesdays Members of the public are invited to attend the committee sittings for approval hearings and/ or submit any information or [5 weeks] (afternoon) and Thursdays (afternoon) D: Long Recess period comments on the suitability or otherwise of the candidates. Written submissions and evidence of the same may be made by Friday, 8th December, 2017 - Monday, 12th Long Recess For more news way of sworn affidavit or statement under oath and sent or hand delivered to the Clerk, Nairobi City County Assembly, P.O BOX February, 2018 45844-00100 , City Hall Building, 2nd Floor, Room 273, Nairobi to be received on or before Monday 16th October on our website, [7 weeks] ,2017 at 5.00pm. scan this quick JACOB NGWELE, ESQ response code CLERK OF THE NAIROBI CITY COUNTY ASSEMBLY JACOB NGWELE using your CLERK, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY ASSEMBLY October 4, 2017 smartphone. 8 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 ADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENT

WORLD POST DAY October 9, 2017 | Theme: Innovation, Integration and Inclusion Future of the Post depends on its ability to innovate MESSAGE FROM THE CABINET Conversely, the total number of letters and facilitate faster linkages between and electronic commerce, with statistics SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF sent during the financial year under review traders and consumers, the government, from CA showing that goods and services INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION was recorded at 57 million, down from 60 through the CA, has embarked on an purchased over mobile platform during the AND TECHNOLOGY million letters registered in the previous ambitious project – the National Address period three months to June amounted to year, representing a drop of 5.1 percent. System (NAS) – that is expected to boost Ksh692.1 billion, involving 316.5 million am delighted to join other member The number of courier items sent locally e-commerce significantly. mobile commerce transactions. countries in the world and the local stood at 1.4 million in the period under A precise and continuously updated Today, we will also award the winners of Ifraternity to mark this year’s World review, down from last quarter’s 1.6 million national addressing system will ease the the 46th UPU International Letter Writing Post Day celebrations. This day marks items. However, the items sent throughout delivery of goods and services to include Competition, Kenya Chapter. Posta Kenya, the inception of the Universal Postal the financial year hit a high of 6.1 million, mail and packages, and yield substantial in liaison with United Nations Organisation Union (UPU), which has since 1874 made up from 3.8 million items in the previous cost reductions across the board – from office in Nairobi, will also launch the United tremendous strides in fulfilling its mandate year, a record increase of 59.3 per cent. businesses to government to civil society Nations Sustainable Goal’s commemorative of creating a universal network that The increase is attributed to adoption of – through improved efficiency on account stamp issue (1st series) to mark the day. provides modern products and services e-commerce services by consumers. of reliability. It is very encouraging that the Post is and setting up rules for international mail I am pleased to note that with the The NAS system, among other things, will promoting the art of letter writing amongst exchange among its members. accelerated growth in technology also eliminate confusion and create and our youth who have taken to Short This year’s celebration comes at a time worldwide, Postal Corporation of Kenya maintain a standard addressing system Messaging Service (SMS) and social media when the government, in keeping with (Posta Kenya) has and is continuously in Kenya. The system is expected to spur as a popular means of communication. We the UPU thematic focus, is committed to adapting to changes by adopting new economic growth, particularly in regard believe that investing in creative writing is ensuring that “Innovation, Integration and With the ICT methods of operation to remain to e-commerce and small and medium one way of exposing talents on a platform Inclusion” become the key drivers for the accelerated growth competitive in the current market that is enterprises. that they can flourish in and make a future of the postal and courier sub-sector in technology predominantly operated by ICT. With a proper National Addressing difference in their livelihood. in Kenya. The latest product is Mpost, popularly System, the postal and courier industry I also take this opportunity to appeal to The latest sector statistics on the worldwide, Posta known as Posta Mkononi. It was launched in Kenya that currently has 623 and 1,599 Kenyans to enhance the art of letter writing postal and courier sub-sector from the Kenya is continuously on June 16, 2016. Mpost is an innovative outlets respectively, will be able to tap into as a means of communication, as it adds Communications Authority of Kenya adapting to changes product that allows a customer to enjoy the rapidly growing e-commerce sector, a personal touch and flair to the written (CA) shows mixed signals. In the three postal services at his or her convenience whose global value is estimated to rise to word. months to June 2017, the volume of letters by adopting new ICT through their mobile phone for only $2.36 trillion by 2020. To the winners of the 2017 international posted locally increased substantially methods” Ksh300 annually. Kenya’s enthusiastic adoption of person- letter writing competition, congratulations from 8.2 million to a high of 15.7 million In order to enable Posta Kenya to to-person mobile payments has created for the good work you have done to - Mr Joseph Mucheru, EGH letters registered in the previous quarter. incorporate e-commerce in its operations a solid base for the growth of mobile commemorate the World Post Day.

E-commerce offers the post new lease of life Why the postal sector must transform

MESSAGE FROM countrywide, as well as an Internet MESSAGE FROM THE and seize opportunities if they COMMUNICATIONS penetration of 64.8 per cent, which UNIVERSAL POSTAL engage in reform. They need to AUTHORITY OF KENYA, holds the key to exponential growth UNION DIRECTOR reinvent themselves, embrace DIRECTOR GENERAL of e-commerce. GENERAL digitalisation, redefine their Several researches indicate that value proposition and develop over 90 per cent of the world new products and services. It gives me great pleasure to join the World Post Day is celebrated each economy is now being driven by They also require political global postal and courier fraternity year on October 9. The event was micro, small and medium enterprises, support and investments, today in marking the 143rd World originally created by the 1969 a factor attributed largely to the rapid as well as an appropriate Post Day. Universal Postal Congress in adoption of e-commerce. In Africa, regulatory framework for their Globally, the postal and courier Tokyo as a means of marking the while most countries are yet to fully activities. sector has been leveraging on anniversary of the formation of embrace e-commerce, the numerous There is much to be gained technology, not only to keep up the Universal Postal Union (UPU) initiatives being churned out give from this transformation: More with competition, but also to offer in 1874. a beacon of hope to the postal and satisfied customers, stronger efficient services to their customers. Today, the main purpose of Francis Wangusi, MBS courier sector through the adoption Amb Bishar A. Hussein postal markets and, most This years’ theme, “Innovation, World Post Day is to raise awareness and growth of e-commerce. importantly, more cohesive Integration and Inclusion”, is actually of the Post’s role in the everyday aligning and streamlining operations In Kenya, the rapid development societies. in tandem with the global trends and lives of people and businesses, and expanding to new areas of of ICT infrastructure, cyber security With countries stepping up efforts to achieve shifts in the sector. as well as its contribution to global social and growth. measures and a competitive the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we The postal market world over is economic development. Posts world over have been actively landscape provide a good take- should not forget that the postal sector is inundated with decline in traditional The UPU’s member countries are encouraged pursuing growth opportunities in off ground for innovation and an enabler of inclusive development and an mail, increased competition to organise their own national activities to key business areas, mainly in parcels e-commerce in the country. This essential component of the global economy. In arising from new media, as well as celebrate the event: everything from introducing and express, logistics and freight, resonates with the Universal the remotest and the most populated areas of globalisation, to name but a few. or promoting new postal products and services, postal financial services, postal Postal Union (UPU) through the our planet alike, it remains a key platform for In retrospect, new opportunities to holding open days at post offices, sorting retail, information services and Ecom@Africa initiative, identified delivering public services. have also emerged, particularly centres or postal museums. telecommunications. These are areas as a platform for growth and As an intergovernmental organisation within from technological developments It is important to constantly remind ourselves that are emerging to be the largest development. Today, new services the UN system, we at the UPU are very much that present new models for doing of the role that Posts play in our societies today. sources of global postal revenues and products are being developed, concerned with the role of Posts as an element business in the post. This is because some key trends are turning our after traditional mail. integrating customs and payment of public infrastructure. We strive to enable With e-commerce emerging as an world upside down. In Kenya, I am pleased to note that solutions in close cooperation all the 192 national networks of our member area of focus, parcel volumes have I see four main developments in this regard: Postal Corporation of Kenya remains with the wider postal stakeholder countries to act as one. We offer platforms increased substantially in recent Firstly, Internet pervasiveness is growing proactive in adopting technology. community. It is worth noting that that let our members exchange views and years owing to the rapid growth of year on year, transforming the ways in which It has in recent years unveiled a Kenya is among those countries find multilateral solutions to global issues. We online retail. Research shows that citizens interact, communicate and do business. number of innovations, and even that have committed to implement provide affordable technical solutions and the global trend of cross-border Secondly, customers in all industries are secured partnerships deals with Ecom@Africa. assistance to governments, regulators and e-commerce is expected to grow by becoming ever more demanding. In this age of online firms to tap into the growing I am convinced that the postal postal operators wishing to upgrade their 10 per cent annually. digital and mobile technology, we want things e-commerce space. and courier sector is ready to seize national postal infrastructure. And we are the In this context, postal service right here and right now, and we want choice The vast network of post and the emerging opportunities from only global knowledge centre for the sector, providers have been innovating and control. Thirdly, e-commerce and light courier outlets countrywide is a huge technology. As we celebrate the building on the power of postal big data to the in order to adapt to the changing logistics are exploding, growing at double- opportunity to bring services closer World Post Day today, let us be benefit of all. technological, institutional and digit rates in most regions. Fourthly, after years to the consumers and also boost reminded of the need to innovate So let us adopt new technologies, and embrace market environments. Operators of sluggish growth, the world economy and e-commerce uptake in the country. and create digital inclusion, to bring transformation! have been increasingly looking to international trade are getting back on track. This is buoyed by the 623 and 977 value to the customer. I wish you a happy World Post Day. transform their businesses by re- post offices and courier outlets In this context, Posts can only mitigate risks Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 9 ADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENT

WORLD POST DAY October 9, 2017 | Theme: Innovation, Integration and Inclusion

On course with our strategy to profitability

MESSAGE FROM THE POSTMASTER GENERAL AND CHIEF portfolio countrywide. Posta Cargo Planning (ERP) system with an objective EXECUTIVE OFFICER, POSTAL CORPORATION OF KENYA We are proud that Posta Kenya We can proudly state that through our of fully integrating front and back office formulated and adopted the 2016/2019 Posta Cargo solution, we have successfully operations. Corporate Strategic Plan, a blueprint engaged numerous exporters and The ERP project commenced in April aimed at turning around the corporation importers in carrying out their logistics 2014, and is now operational in most post n behalf of the Postal Corporation into profitability and prosperity within solutions seamlessly. offices countrywide. It has transformed of Kenya, I am delighted to join the the next three years. This remains the core The corporation has integrated its the corporation to a paperless business global postal fraternity in marking Ord strategic objective in the policy document state-of-the-art e-payment solution with enterprise going forward. the 143 World Post Day. going forward. Commercial Banks for agency banking The Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta Huduma Kenya solutions across the vast postal network Kenya) was established by an Act of Mpost The National Government, in for ease of customer access. Parliament (PCK Act 1998) and operates We are aware that to achieve growth and collaboration with the corporation, as a commercial public enterprise. The enhance our revenue base, we must strive Posta Pesa launched Huduma Kenya in November corporation’s mandate includes provision to boost our product portfolio in line Posta Pesa enables visibility of all 2013, with the first model being at the of accessible, affordable and reliable with the market demands and dynamics. transactions and reports in real-time. Nairobi GPO. postal services in all parts of Kenya as To this end, the corporation launched an Posta Kenya has already partnered with The Huduma Kenya services have the designated public postal licensee. innovative mail delivery product, dubbed a number of Commercial Banks, among brought public services closer to the Dan Kagwe Communication through the post office is “Mpost”, on 16th June 2016. them KCB, National Bank of Kenya, citizens through one-stop shop outlets a fundamental human right as enshrined Mpost enables registered subscribers to Corporative Bank of Kenya, ABC Bank, countrywide. There are over 45 Huduma We are aware that in the 1948 United Nations Charter. use their mobile phones as postal boxes Credit Bank, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Centres, and a majority of them are housed to achieve growth, Our mission is to provide innovative anytime and anywhere by sending a and Barclays Bank. by the post office outlets countrywide. communication, distribution and financial short text message “Mpost” to 40777 and This model has greatly enhanced As the postal fraternity, we also wish we must boost our solutions to our customers and create following simple instructions. financial inclusion to both the banked and to congratulate the winners of the 2017 product portfolio value to stakeholders. The post office In June this year, “Mpost” was declared unbanked Citizens countrywide. International Letter Writing Competition in line with the market remains the most accessible, effective the best innovation in the Youth Posta Kenya has employed substantial for young people aged 15 years and and time-tested communication platform Empowerment Programme category resources in automating business below, organised by the UPU international demands and dynamics. in Kenya, with a vast network of 625 post during the Africa Public Service Day processes through acquisition and bureau and the respective postal offices (branches) and varied product celebrations held in Kigali, Rwanda. installation of Enterprise Resource administrations worldwide.

tariff barriers and contributed Standards needed to drive significantly to the phenomenal growth in e-commerce. This has growth in courier industry enabled customers to experience same delivery lead times for cross- MESSAGE FROM THE border orders as for domestic COURIER INDUSTRY destinations. Reliable end-to-end ASSOCIATION OF KENYA delivery times, track and trace, simple return solutions, delivery The postal and courier sector is choice and improved customer the key link to movement of goods service processes are necessary and trading documents across the achievements. globe. Therefore, it plays a pivotal As the Universal Postal Union role in the country’s economic (UPU) has managed to build one growth. global postal network, I urge In order to remain relevant in courier operators to work towards the fast changing communication creating one effective global landscape, the sectors’ future and courier value chain. growth is dependent on the key With a vast national network pillars of “Innovation, Integration Mr Geoffrey Mwove of over 2,000 outlets, postal and and Inclusion” as reflected in the courier operators can act as agents World Post Day theme. innovative best practice, such as of social, commercial, financial and Through innovation, the sector electronic real-time tracking and digital inclusion in providing a has been able to adapt to the fast- tracing of mail, as part of license wide range of services to millions changing economic, technological, standards and conditions. of people who are struggling to demographics, business and social Effective integration is imperative lift themselves out of poverty and environments. to the future and continued growth exclusivity. Postal and courier operators of postal and courier businesses. In partnership with the have come up with innovative Through effective network and Government through the regulator, end-to-end solutions that not only platform interconnections, the we have aligned initiatives that are meet the ever changing consumer sector has overcome trade and geared to promote trade facilitation preferences, but are geared to and ecommerce penetration to lower the cost of doing business As the Universal transform lives of the underserved to drive inclusivity and sustainable communities. The public private development. Postal Union partnership approach and On this occasion, our recognition has managed to deliberate investment targets goes to operators who have build one global to open underserved areas to embraced innovation to offer effective postal and courier reach. service excellence in timing, trust, postal network, I urge In order to underpin best practice technology and transparency courier operators to in the sector, the courier industry association is developing standards through their networks. The Courier work towards creating Industry Association of Kenya that will drive service quality in the (CIAK) is working closely with the one effective global sector and demand of the licensed industry regulator to embed courier value chain.” operators to continuously innovate and engage in healthy competition. 10 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 POLITICS MINISTRIES

28 PER CENT THE DATA Central Kenya forest cover doubles in 10 years as communities partner with KFS in conservation

Central Kenya’s forest cover has doubled because of Kiugu praised the associations for being the eyes the collaboration between the Kenya Forest Service of KFS and working for the benefit of residents. 22,844 and community forest associations in the last 10 “The forest cover in Central Kenya, where the Sum in shillings to be years. CFAs are very active, stands at 28 per cent, com- paid for each student in This emerged in Engineer, Kinangop, when KFS pared to other areas like the Mau water tower that signed a five-year Participatory Forest Plan with has been degraded,” he said. secondary school three community associations from Nyandarua. “We have plans to share the benefits we get from The government is set to publish new KFS assistant chief forest conservator Cosmas forest produce with communities around the forest. school fee guidelines to be used in public Kiugu yesterday said the community groups have They are of great benefit to conservation.” boarding schools. It will raise the cash been useful in protecting forests. Central Kenya’s Kiugu said two firms will help farmers to grow KFS forest conservator Cosmas Kiugu views goods on paid for each student by Sh9,974 from forest cover is at 28 per cent against 7.4 nationally. bamboo trees for industrial use. display in Engineer, Kinangop, yesterday /GEORGE MURAGE the current Sh12,870. Students in public day schools won’t pay tuition fees.

MAPS OUT NAKURU, BARINGO Jamii Thabiti partners with state to promote peace in violence hotspots

The government and an NGO have mapped out regions prone to election violence in Baringo and Nakuru counties. The government and Jamii Thabiti have identified Tiaty in Baringo as the most vulnerable because of frequent cattle rustling and banditry. Jamii Thabiti director Peter Waweru said Nakuru’s hotspots are Naivasha, Gil- gil, Molo, Nakuru West and Nakuru East. “In the identified areas, we are work- ing with the government to empower peace monitors and members of the Nyumba Kumi,” he said in Naivasha yesterday. Besides Tiaty, Baringo has Eldama Ravine, Kabarnet and Nginyan. Naivasha subcounty commissioner Isaac Masinde (pictured) welcomed the peace programmes. Waweru, who is in charge of com- munity policing forums, said the peace Education CS Fred Matiang’i (second R) with teachers during the 42nd Annual Teachers’ Conference at Wild Waters, Mombasa, on June 20 /JOHN CHESOLI forums in the regions are crucial ahead of the October 26 presidential rerun. SH46.2BN NEEDED FOR IMPLEMENTATION The initiative is meant to ensure peaceful electioneering, especially in Na- kuru, which was one of the hardest-hit counties during the 2007-08 post-elec- tion violence. Ministry to give Sh10,000 more “Jamii Thabiti has been organising community policing forums in Nakuru and Baringo in the wake of the upcoming presidential election,” Waweru said, add- per student in new fee structure ing that police, chiefs and members of the Nyumba Kumi Initiative have played a crucial role in promoting peace, but they This is in line with the pledge to implement free day secondary school education from need to be empowered more. “The community policing committees, January. Knut welcomes decision to hire at least 10,000 teachers in the new year peace committees, elders, Nyumba Kumi members, chiefs and police are doing their best to prevent violence.” Sh22,844 in the new school term, Matiang’i said. The ministry will hire National Treasury failed to allocate which begins in January. at least 10,000 teachers to ensure funds to the ministry to facilitate the LEWIS NYAUNDI Students in public day secondary successful rollout of the free day recruitment”. @X_nyaundiH schools will not pay tuition fees. secondary education programme. He explained that the Sh23.5 The funds will be distributed in line Kenya National Union of Teachers’ billion allocated to his ministry will The government is set to publish new with the 50:30:20 formula currently secretary general Wilson Sossion said be used to buy learning materials school fee guidelines to be used in used to disburse capitation cash to the move was commendable. such as exercise books and pens, and public boarding schools. primary and secondary schools. He said, however, that Kenya has a manage internal exams. The guidelines will be made public Based on the current guidelines, shortage of 100,000 teachers. Matiang’i told MPs that he requires next month. The government unveils parents are required to pay Sh53,554 “If the government continues with Sh46.2 billion to fully implement the the new capitation for secondary for students in boarding secondary the recruitment, then within five FDSE programme schools in line with its pledges for schools, Sh9,374 for those in day years we’ll have met the shortage we The Jubilee Party manifesto to be free day secondary school education. schools and Sh37,210 for students in are experiencing,” Sossion said. unveiled on Monday will be rolled Each student in secondary school special needs schools. Matiang’i told a parliamentary out smoothly, given the gradual will benefit. “The ministry is working to committee scrutinising the Sh52 increments in funding levels for The government will raise the cash ensure the country attains free and billion Supplementary Budget the education sector in terms of paid for each student by Sh9,974 from compulsory education from primary that they will be working with the capitation and allocations for school the current Sh12,870. to secondary level as it promised Teachers’ Service Commission to infrastructure. This means every student will get before the August 8 polls,” CS Fred implement the changes because “the Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 11 POLITICS MINISTRIES

COMMUNIQUE OF AFRICAN THINK-TANKS ON THE ELECTION LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL 2017 IN KENYA October 07, 2017 - Nairobi, Kenya

This Communique follows a one-day intensive consultations by African think-tanks on the proposed Election Laws (Amendment) Bills, 2017. We concluded that the proposed Bills must be passed if Kenya is to ensure a credible, free and fair election on October 26. This is also the only way of ensuring that the Supreme Court does not annul the fresh elections on the basis of technicalities and processes.

1. The Proposed Amendments: The Election Laws (Amendment) Bills 2017 published on September 28, 2017, and now before Senate and the National Assembly. The Bills before the joint House of Parliament include amendments to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act No. 9 of 2011; Elections Act No. 24 of 2011; and the Election Offences Act No. 37 of 2016. 2. Why the Bills: The amendments reflect a desire to secure elections in order to protect lives, property and entrench democracy, good governance, and rule of law. This is in line with international norms, particularly the principle of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). Collectively, the Bills seek to: • Fortify and secure the October 26 fresh election and future presidential elections; • Insulate elections from mischief by election officers; • Remove ambiguities in the law relating to the conduct of election and transmission of results; • Avert the risk of the Chairperson of IEBC being unable or unwilling to declare the winner; and • Forestall the possibility of the overturning of results of another election by the Supreme Court on the basis of a flawed process rather than the results (the will of the people).

ON DISTURBING MISREPRESENTATIONS: 3. A Dangerous Trap: We consider the proposed amendments as absolutely crucial before the October 26, 2017, Fresh Presidential election. Criticism of the proposed amendments as ill-timed, not based on “best practice” and as irregular is malicious, misleading and utterly false. It is politically self-serving and a dangerous trap that risks the October 26 fresh election being annulled by courts. 4. An Extra-Ordinary Challenge: Kenya is confronting a completely new challenge never witnessed before in BUREAUCRACY REUCED Public Service CS Africa, and only in a handful of World countries. There are neither precedence nor “best practices” anywhere in Sicily Kariuki at the world to inform the current Kenyan situation. Over the last 250 years, none of the major world democracies Charagita, Ol Joro (America, UK or France) have had their presidential elections overturned by a Supreme Court! Orok, on Friday 5. Reorienting the Law to Process: Parliament must amend and reorient election laws to processes. This is necessary to avoid another nullification. After all, the Supreme Court annulled the August 8 vote on the basis / NDICHU WAINAINA 45,000 ‘served of the process (technicalities, administrative errors, irregularities, and illegalities) rather than on results (the sovereign will of the people).

ON THE OFFICE OF IEBC CHAIRPERSON 6. The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2017 see to introduce changes to the office of the Chairperson of IEBC by amending the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011 to provide for the proper conduct of in the Huduma its affairs and business, and the effective management of elections particularly the October 26 fresh election. Specifically, the proposed changes seek to: 7. Redefine and de-personalize the Chairperson’s Office: Institutionalize IEBC by removing the situation where the person and the office of the chairperson are seen as one and same thing, putting election management at risk. 8. Expand criteria of merits for the Chairperson’s Office: The proposed amendment replaces the requirement for Centres daily’ legal qualification and experience with a wider spectrum of merits and qualifications in a range of professions and disciplines to promote inclusiveness, equity and equality. 9. Aligning IEBC to accepted standards and practices of Good governance: The Amendments seek to remove CS says 45 fully operational in 41 counties the ill-thought-out and unrealistic quorum requirements set by the current law for IEBC to conduct its business, with the potential of crippling its operations at critical moments. The current quorum is five, thereby denying the and 14 million Kenyans served to date commission flexibility to conduct a wide array of business required to fulfill its mandate. 10. Minimize the Risks of the Chairperson’s Power on Future Elections: Currently, if the Chairperson of IEBC is struck by the proverbial ‘lightning’, this will trigger a constitutional crisis. IEBC is the only body in Kenya where e Vijana Tuhakikishe UhuRuto the Vice-Chairperson or a temporary Chairperson elected by the Commissioners cannot conduct lawful business MAUREEN KINYANJUI Round II group joined the CS’s convoy. in the absence of the Chairperson. The succession process if the holder of the office dies, resigns, becomes incapacitated or otherwise ceases to hold office is long and risky for election-related emergencies. AND NDICHU WAINAINA “ e President is going around the @ eStarKenya country seeking votes from those who ON THE DETERMINATION & DECLARATION OF RESULTS see and appreciate the work he is do- 11. Need for Absolute clarity on the Transmission of Results: The Bill seeks to amend Section 39 seeks to clarify and Huduma Centres have helped to bring ing,” she said. remove all ambiguities in the process of the transmission of results. government services closer to the peo- “I humbly appeal to you to ensure 12. Aligning Manual and Electronic Transmissions: The amendments seek to make the transmission of results ple and reduce bureaucracy, Public you vote for him on October 26 as the electronically and manually concurrent. Since the results at the polling centre and the constituency tallying centre are made on the basis of manual forms 34A and 34B, the new law seeks to make these manually tallied Service CS Sicily Kariuki has said. development he is implementing will results the authority in case of a discrepancy between the electronically and manually transmitted results. She said for a long time, Kenyans re- benefi t us and our descendants.” 13. IEBC’s Accountability to the Public: The amendments also seek to empower the IEBC to be accountable by ceived poor services. Kariuki said opposition leader Raila informing the public in a timely manner of the presidential election results. For this reason, the amendments Kariuki spoke on Friday during Odinga’s call for mass action has crip- seek to clarify the role of electronic streaming of results as announced at the polling station for the purposes of public information only and shall not form the basis of declaration of results. Huduma Week celebrations at Kajiado pled the economy and studies. Huduma Centre. She blamed Raila for the closure of ON THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY e week is observed annually to the University of Nairobi, saying that 14. Empower IEBC to Regulate the Deployment of Technology: Section 44 of the Election Act is proposed to be recognise people who deliver great is clear evidence Raila does not mean amended to clearly define the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in election management. services and value to their customers. well for Kenya. It gives the IEBC, as the lawful election management body, the power to make regulations for the management of the system in consultation with relevant agencies in ICT, institutions and other stakeholders in the election Kariuki said 45 Huduma Centres are Kariuki said if, by any chance, management process. In line with the Supreme Court Judgement, the amendments seek to mandate the IEBC now fully operational in 41 out of the “which is not possible”, Odinga wins, to set up a complimentary system of voter identification in case the identification through the Kenya Integrated 47 counties. “Currently, contractors are there will be no economic growth. Elections Management System (KIEMS) fails. working towards completion of Hudu- “But it is for us to decide our destiny ma Centres in the remaining six coun- at the ballot. We should not tire,” she ON THE FRESH ELECTION 15. Candidates in a Fresh Election: Section 86 of the Election Act is amended to clarify the meaning, procedure ties,” she said. said. and remove uncertainty and ambiguity relating to a fresh election following the ruling by the Supreme Court. Kariuki said the 45 operational Kariuki urged residents to help the Specifically, the amendments seek to clarify who the candidates in the fresh election are. Huduma Centres serve at least 45,000 old and the sick to get to and from 16. Withdrawal by a Candidate in a Fresh Election: It also clarifies what should happen in the event that a candidate people daily. She said at least 14 million polling centres on voting day. Some in the fresh election withdraws in a written letter to the IEBC. This clarifies the situation and provides certainty, people have been served to date. Each 45,000 registered voters in Nyandarua thereby ensuring any gaps in the law do not provide for a constitutional crisis. Huduma Centre has a menu of more did not vote on August 8. ON ELECTION’S OFFENCES than 60 services. 17. Preventing Presiding/Returning Officers from Becoming a Risk to Future Elections: The Election Offences Later in the evening, Kariuki cam- (Amendment) Bill, 2017 outlines a list of offences by presiding or returning officers, which the proposed laws paigned for President Uhuru Kenyatta (+) LEADERS WHO make punishable. These include: in Ol Joro Orok, Nyandarua county. 1) Knowingly fails or refuses to sign a mandatory document; 2) Knowingly fails to complete the document, or Kariuki said Kenyans voted over- WERE WITH THE CS 3) Wilfully submits an incomplete, falsifies or alters an election document. whelmingly for Uhuru on August 8 because they appreciate his develop- In Ol Joro Orok Kariuki was accompanied CONCLUSION: The proposed laws provide a fail-safe system in the repeat election, eliminate all ambiguities in electoral laws, deter potential mischief and provide assurance that an election cannot be overturned on trivial grounds. ment record. by Deputy Governor Cecilia Mbuthia, More news on Opposition to the Bills on whatever grounds is courting disaster. She said although the Supreme speaker Wahome Ndegwa, woman our website.

Court nullifi ed Uhuru’s victory, his representative Faith Gitau, MPs David Scan this quick Africa Policy International Centre for East Institute Strategy & Policy supporters should not lose hope as this Kiaraho (Ol Kalou), Zachary Kwenya response code Policy Group Africa Pretoria/ (IPG), Nairobi Management Index off ers them a chance to vote again and (Kinangop), Michael Muchira (Ol Joro using your Nairobi (CSPM)

clear any doubt that Uhuru won. Orok) and Amos Kimunya (Kipipiri). smartphone. GOOD 12 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 NEWS GENERAL

SALARY DISPUTE HIDDEN CARD? Increase our pay because we Come clean on ‘no election’

NEWS do a lot, speakers demand slogan, MP tells NASA’s Raila

County assembly speakers have demanded a pay increase, A Jubilee MP has asked NASA leaders to explain to Kenyans citing their ‘enormous’ responsibilities. what they mean by their ‘no election’ slogan. The speakers, who are attending an induction meeting in NASA has threatened to boycott the October 26 repeat Mombasa, say their current salaries are not commensurate presidential election if its demands for reforms at IEBC are not with their duties. met. “The Speakers of Parliament are paid Sh1 million, yet we get Bomet Central MP Richard Tonui said NASA presidential just a quarter of that,” Kitui’s George Ndotto said. candidate Raila Odinga could be planning something sinister Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka, who officially opened the with his ‘no election’ call. meeting on Friday, agreed with the regional assembly leaders. “Raila and his team must be plotting to disrupt October 26, He asked the SRC to consider their demands. repeat election. We want him to come out and tell what that is,”

COMBATING CRIME Nyumba Kumi successful RICH HERITAGE Suspended union officials threaten to despite hurdles – Kaguthi disband board Chairman blames ‘misguided perception’ among people living in

The Dock Workers Union board may be urban areas for slow acceptance of the security programme dissolved and new one formed in three weeks after rebels began ‘cleaning up’ “There is a misguided perception are yet to be sensitised on the the union on Saturday. among the public in urban areas that programme. Suspended chairman Mohamed Sheria SUSAN MUHINDI security is the responsibility of the He said the Mulika Uhalifu (pictured), his deputy Gunda Kaneno @TheStarKenya police and not the citizens,” Kaguthi platform has also helped in enhancing and treasurer Joseph Makero are lead- said. security across the country. The ing the process. A special conference The Nyumba Kumi programme has Kaguthi also blamed sectoral online platform has helped Kenyans called on Saturday aborted after vio- led to a reduction in crime following rivalries among Kenyans for the slow to report cases that threaten security. lence broke out between two opposing sensitisation of the public across 25 acceptance of the initiative. According to Kaguthi, millions of factions. This is the second time an counties. “Some of the groups we wanted to people including Jua Kali artisans important union meeting failed to take In an interview with the Star, work with had factions within them in Nairobi, chiefs from Central and place. Sheria said the union’s constitu- chairman of the Citizen Participation making it difficult to bring all players Lower Eastern, leaders from the tion stipulates that should the AGM and in Security Joseph Kaguthi said the on board,” he said. Coast and Mt Kenya regions and the the special conference fail to take place, initiative has largely been successful, Kaguthi cited positive response in clergy from Northeastern have all any four members can issue a 14-day despite a number of challenges. forming Nyumba Kumi clusters in been sensitised on the Nyumba Kumi notice for another special conference to He cited Nairobi and other major rural areas as the reason behind the initiative. They have also sensitised be called to disband the board. towns where he said the programme initiative’s success in those regions. 8,000 secondary school head “Thereafter, we will have a 21-day is experiencing challenges because Laikipia, Bomet, Nyeri, Siaya, teachers across the country. notice issued for another election of police and other government agencies Nyandarua, Migori, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kaguthi said they will train more 18 board members,” he said at Mbaraki are slow in embracing it. He accused Homa Bay, Murang’a and Vihiga are chiefs and other grassroot leaders to Social Hall. them of non-cooperation. the only counties where residents enhance awareness on the initiative.

DROP YOUR DEMANDS

Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi and his predecessor Joshua Irungu have told NASA leader Raila Odinga to drop his conditions on the presidential repeat election. Raila has threatened to boycott the October 26, poll unless his reform demands are met. But Muriithi and Irungu said Raila should agree to face President Uhuru Kenyatta in the election because the Supreme Court ordered it. “Raila must be ready to face Uhuru in the election because he sought it in court,” Muriithi said. He was speaking in Nyahururu town on Saturday, when he addresses Laikipia and Nyandarua residents who had turned out to welcome President Uhuru Kenyatta. Uhuru was scheduled to make a stopover at the town during his visit to Nakuru and Nyandarua last weekend. Other leaders who addressed the crowd included Laikipia Senator For more news John Kinyua, Woman representative on our website, Catherine Waruguru, Laikipia West scan this quick MP Patrick Mariru and former Mungiki response code leader Maina Njenga. using your They said Kenyans are tired of political National Committee on Citizen Participation in Security chairman Joseph Kaguthi on October 5 /EZEKIEL AMINGA smartphone. rhetoric. Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 13 NEWS WORLD

DISILLUSIONED OVER GRAFT Brazilians in the south asked to vote on secession

Voters in the south of Brazil have been Catarina and Paraná. Group’s leader newspaper Redacaõ Bonde, “Our nation People protest asked in an informal vote whether they Celso Deucher says he hopes to gather has reached a dramatic level of political during Brazilian want to be part of a new country. three million votes. disorder that is impossible to mend. government The referendum was organised a At polling stations in the Paraná state We want to get rid of Brasilia, Brazil has auction of week after a similar vote in Catalonia by capital, Curitiba, voters said they are dis- reached the apex of corruption.” operating a secessionist movement called “The illusioned with the federal government Others complained that the south licences for four South Is My Country”. and a giant corruption scandal that has of Brazil saw little return from taxation, hydroelectric The movement said it set up polls in seen dozens of politicians and members which mostly benefitted the poorer plants in Sao more than 1,000 municipalities across of the business elite jailed or indicted. northern regions of the country, who Paulo on the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Acacio Fernandes Tozzini told online have bigger voting rights than the south. September 27 /REUTERS

FLASHES ‘POWERFUL DETERRENT’ ‘TALKS YIELD NO RESULTS’

HARARE/ Zimbabwe’s Only ‘one thing’ will President Robert Mugabe work with North said on Saturday he may North Korea’s Jong Un Korea, says Trump make changes to his Cabinet this week, at a “Only one thing will work” in dealing time of rising tensions praises nuclear project with North Korea after years of talks with Pyongyang brought no results, US within his ruling party President Donald Trump has warned. over who will eventually Promotes sister to the centre of power to consolidate family reign “Presidents and their takeover from him. administrations have been talking to REUTERS/ North Korean leader Kim capable of hitting the US mainland. the promotion makes the 30-year-old North Korea for 25 years,” he tweeted, Mugabe told a meeting of Jong Un said his nuclear weapons are North Korea is preparing to test- the only other millennial member of adding that this “hasn’t worked”. the Zanu-PF youth wing in a “powerful deterrent”, which guar- launch such a missile, a Russian law- the influential body. Her promotion Trump did not elaborate further. Harare that it was time to antee North Korea’s sovereignty, state maker who had just returned from a indicates the 28-year-old has become The two nations have been engaged media reported yesterday, hours after visit to Pyongyang was quoted as say- a replacement for Kim Jong Un’s aunt, in heated rhetoric over North Korea’s review the performance of US President Donald Trump said “only ing on Friday. Trump has previously Kim Kyong Hee, who had been a key nuclear activities, with the US pressing his ministers. SABRATHA/ one thing will work” in dealing with said the United States would “totally decision maker when former leader for a halt of missile tests. An armed alliance involved the isolated country. destroy” North Korea if necessary to Kim Jong Il was alive. Pyongyang says it has recently in a three-week battle Trump did not make clear to what protect itself and its allies. “It shows that her portfolio and writ successfully tested a miniaturised he was referring, but his comments The situation proved that North Ko- is far more substantive than previously hydrogen bomb, which could be loaded over the Libyan smuggling seemed to be a further suggestion that rea’s policy of “byungjin”, meaning believed and it is a further consolida- on to a long-range missile. Trump has hub of Sabratha said on military action was on his mind. the parallel development of nuclear tion of the Kim family’s power,” said previously warned that the US could Saturday it had taken over In a speech to a meeting of the pow- weapons and the economy was “abso- Michael Madden, a North Korea ex- destroy North Korea if necessary to erful Central Committee of the ruling lutely right”, Kim Jong Un said in the pert at Johns Hopkins University’s 38 protect America’s national interests protection of the Mellitah Workers’ Party on Saturday, a day be- speech. North website. and defend its allies in the region. oil and gas terminal after fore Trump’s most recent comments, “The national economy has grown In January, the US Treasury black- The tweets are another cryptic expelling a rival group. state media said Kim had addressed on their strength this year, despite the listed Kim Yo Jong along with other announcement by America’s leader. the “complicated international situa- escalating sanctions,” said Kim, refer- North Korean officials over “severe Last week, it was suggested that US BEIRUT/ Iran warned the tion”. ring to UN Security Council resolu- human rights abuses”. Kim Jong Sik Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had US against designating its North Korea’s nuclear weapons tions put in place to curb Pyongyang’s and Ri Pyong Chol, two of the three set up a direct line of communication Revolutionary Guards Corp are a “powerful deterrent firmly safe- nuclear and missile programmes. men behind Kim’s banned rocket pro- with Pyongyang to try to resolve guarding the peace and security in the The meeting also handled some per- gramme, were also promoted. the escalating tensions. Trump then as a terrorist group and Korean peninsula and Northeast Asia,” sonnel changes inside North Korea’s North Korea’s foreign minister Ri tweeted, “Save your energy Rex, we’ll said US regional military Kim said, referring to the “protracted secretive and opaque ruling centre of Yong Ho, who named Trump “Pres- do what has to be done!” bases would be at risk if nuclear threats of the US imperialists.” power, state media said. ident Evil” in a bombastic speech to further sanctions were In recent weeks, North Korea has Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, the UN General Assembly last month, launched two missiles over Japan and was made an alternate member of the was promoted to full vote-carrying CATALONIA CRISIS passed. The warning came conducted its sixth nuclear test, and politburo — the top decision-making member of the politburo. “Ri can now after the White House said may be fast advancing towards its goal body over which Kim Jong Un pre- be safely identified as one of North Ko- Any declaration of on Friday that President of developing a nuclear-tipped missile sides. Alongside Kim Jong Un himself, rea’s top policy makers,” Madden said. Donald Trump would Independence by announce new responses Catalonia will have no to Iran’s missile tests, effect, Spanish Prime support for “terrorism” and cyber operations Minister Mariano as part of his new Iran Rajoy has warned, strategy. adding he is not ruling THE DATA out suspending the region’s autonomy. In an interview with 6 El Pais, Rajoy also Number of people killed rejected mediation in Ghana gas depot blast to resolve the crisis. At least six people were killed and 35 injured, mostly sufffering burns, after Earlier, thousands an explosion at a natural gas depot in Ghana’s capital Accra on Saturday, fire of people rallied for service spokesman Billy Anaglate said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) during the Second Plenum of the Seventh Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of yesterday. Korea at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, in this undated photo released by KCNA in Pyongyang yesterday /REUTERS Spanish unity. 14 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 NEWS BUSINESS

ACQUISITION Deacons to sell out Mr Price Kenya to South African-based retailer

ABEL MUHATIA / Mr Price franchise in Kenya, owned by Deacons, is likely to Deacons’ chief executive offi cer Muchiri Wahome said in a statement. be sold out to Mr Price Group Limited, 10 years after it started operations in e deal, if approved, will see the fi rm purchase and operate all the 11 Mr EXPERT COMMENT this country. Price Home and Mr Price apparel stores in Kenya. Considered for purchase by the group are Mr Price Home and Mr Price While at that, the fashion retailer is expected to launch into the e-com- ALY KHAN SATCHU apparel brands. merce space in the fi rst quarter of 2018 to boost its revenue. is follows an approval of negotiations on its sale by Deacons East Afri- “E-commerce is convenient and a younger customer who is eff ectively ca Plc board of directors. e move follows a recent proposal by South Afri- living life on his phone, it takes time to reach the kind of opportunity we are Politics landing can-based retailer Mr Price Group Limited to purchase the brand subject to trying to get there and we believe it will be enormous,” Wahome said in a re- approval by shareholders and relevant regulatory authorities. cent address to the media. e approvals will be done through a shareholders’ meeting to be con- is follows a 246.15 per cent increase in its losses in the fi rst six months blows on economy vened once the sale agreement has been fi nalised. of 2017 to Sh180 million compared to Sh52 million in losses it made in the fi rst “In the meantime, the shareholders of Deacons and other investors are half of 2016. Other brands managed by the retailer include Deacons, the F & F, ou will recall that at the end of last month advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the company,” Bossini, Adidas, 4 u 2, Truworths and Lifefi tness. and coincident with the Supreme Court decision, the Nairobi Securities Exchange had to introduce circuit breakers after a precipitousY 10 per cent slide. And on that day the Nairobi All Share closed -3.69%. at day, we all got a chance to take a look at what a ‘’cliff edge’’ looks like and ‘’cliff edge eff ects’’. Since then, the equity markets have been on the slide and eurobond yields have ratcheted higher. e miraculous shilling has been the best-behaved. e shilling’s resilience speaks to the gilt-edged credibility that the Central Bank has achieved with market participants. e Central Bank’s FX operations are spectacularly eff ective. However, what is clear is that fi nancial indicators are blinking amber. e real economy has been in the slow lane and there is ample evidence of unexploded ordnance all over the place. e drought and the credit squeeze softened up the economy, but it is our politics which owns the ring now and has the potential to land a knock-out blow akin to the blow Mike Tyson landed on Trevor Berbick’s chin all those years ago. On Friday, @DaMina_Advisors’ October 5 report landed in my inbox, and i quote. ‘’With eff ectively ‘no-adults-in-charge’ Kenya country is spinning into a constitutional cul-de-sac...... Without an election within the constitutionally mandated 60-day window, Kenya will enter unmarked treacherous constitutional political terrain.... President Uhuru Kenyatta is determined to stay in offi ce, whether an election happens or not on STARING AT MASSIVE LOSSES Chase Bank October 26. Meanwhile the increasingly belligerent customers read and desperate opposition remains unwilling to the regulator’s recognize the legitimacy of any government beyond notice at the October 26, and promises bloody mass action in the door of the streets to forcibly eject Kenyatta from power. e Wabera Street country’s highest court, after delivering a historic Chase depositors may branch on April 7, verdict in late August to annul the last presidential 2016. poll due to irregularities, has since disappeared from /JACK OWUOR the political arena’’. It’s clear now that the opposition is taking an lose 25% of savings asymmetric approach. Paul Virilio, in his book Speed and Politics, says: “ e revolutionary contingent attains its ideal form State Bank of Mauritius will take over Sh57 billion held in Chase not in the place of production, but in the street, where for a moment it stops being a cog in the technical Bank. e remaining Sh19 billion will he held by the troubled bank machine and itself becomes a motor (machine of Sh19 billion that will be held at Chase installments, spanning over three attack), in other words a producer of speed.’’ Bank, leaving depositors with fears years. Interest will also be earned at 7 What does it cost to put 500 people on the PETER KIRAGU that they will lose their savings. per cent pa. It was not clear from the streets? I venture $10.00 a head max. $5,000.00 @peterkiragu “ e governor didn’t want to com- Friday meeting whether depositors versus an economic deterioration of at least mit on the 25 per cent that will remain will be required to open new bank ac- 100x is an outstanding example of the effi cacy of Depositors with the troubled Chase in Chase Bank, only giving assurance counts with SBM or their current ac- this asymmetric strategy. Go and compare the Bank stand to lose 25 per cent of their that ‘it remains your money’,” said a counts will be transferred to the new street protests in Togo and you will note our street funds under a new structure that has representative of one of the depositors owner as they are. protests belong in the theatre. e opposition has seen the institution taken over by the who attended the meeting at Crowne e CBK governor said SBM, which resolved not to participate in the election, unless State Bank of Mauritius (SBM). Plaza. in May this year acquired Fidelity its “irreducible minimum” demands are met. Two On Friday, the Central Bank of Ken- In the fi rst installment, SBM will Commercial Bank, would start its scheduled rallies at the Coast this weekend were ya revealed that SBM would take over transfer a third of the depositors’ due diligence on Chase Bank this cancelled because Mombasa Governor Ali Joho is 75 per cent of the Sh76 billion held funds into a current account with the week. is exercise is expected to be out of the country [probably could not get out fast in restricted accounts within Chase bank. is amount will be available for completed by the end of this month. enough]. Bank. is will translate to Sh57 bil- withdrawal from January 1, next year. Among others, the due diligence will What is clear is that the advantage of incumbency lion, with the remaining Sh19 billion In the second compensation plan help SBM to determine the number of in fact accelerates in this round two of the election. remaining with Chase Bank. e CBK for depositors, another third of the Chase Bank’s employees it will retain erefore, I expect the opposition to boycott the was not however clear on what share- savings will be transferred to a sav- in the new structure. election entirely. And that the strategy of tension holding percentage SBM was acquiring ings account in SBM by December 31, Among the banks that expressed will be maintained via degrading and denigrating the at the bank that is currently in receiv- 2017. is amount will also become their interest in acquiring Chase Bank entire process. Market participants need to model ership. available from January 1, but will be include French banking giant Société More Business this scenario because this is the direction of travel. According to CBK Governor Patrick subject to the bank’s savings accounts Générale, which was recently given a news on our ’Essentially Kenya faces a very uncertain 21 Njoroge, depositors will have access to terms and conditions. e depositors license to open a representative offi ce website. days’’ @DaMina_Advisors. the Sh57 billion from January 1, 2018, will also enjoy a 7 per cent per annum in Kenya. Others were listed as First Scan this quick but in three installments that will run interest on their savings in these ac- Rand of South Africa, Stanbic Bank, response code upto 2021. Njoroge did not however counts. e remaining third of the un- Kenya Commercial Bank and I&M using your Aly-Khan‘ is a fi nancial analyst give any direction on the remaining locked savings will be availed in three Bank. smartphone Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 15 NEWS BUSINESS

DIGITAL EXPANSION PHOTO STORY THE DATA Safaricom to connect homes in Kitengela with fibre

ABEL MUHATIA / At least 14,000 homes in Kitengela needs fibre connectivity at their homes across the and its environs will be connected to the internet with- country can access it affordably and at zero installation 300 in the next three months. cost,” Safaricom regional sales and operations director Auctions This follows the rollout plan of the first phase of Sa- Steve Okeyo said. faricom Fibre to Home project that plans to reach 40 Other towns that are targeted in this phase include Kenya Auction is now placing 300 per cent penetration in the area within the said period. Athi River, Buruburu, Ngong Road, Runda, Ruaka and auctions every month this year, up from Once complete, residents will have access to internet Karen. 100 the past three years. speeds ranging from 5Mbps to 40Mbps on a monthly The mobile operator currently has 95,000 homes basis, depending on one’s preference. connected to its fibre infrastructure. This will be accessed through a wireless or a local area According to the firm’s 2017 sustainability report, AAR healthcare Mombasa staff led by the centre manager Dr Darius QUICK VIEW network connection. their fibre footprint in the country stands at 4,700 ki- Kiema (second left) display goodies to be distributed to their client “Our plan is to ensure that every customer that lometers connecting 54 towns in at least 46 counties. during the launch if this years Customer Services Week at their office. M-Pesa users in HARSH TIMES INDEED the country now stand at More Kenyans to face auction 19 million as at March 2017, a 14.6 per cent as the economy gets tougher increase from Kenya Auction, an auction-listing and advertising platform, is now placing 300 auctions 16.6 million within every month this year, up from 100 the past three years. The number is still going up the same period in Vehicles for 2016. Each auction in Leakey’s users make Auctioneers yard, an average Nairobi, on September of 10 M-Pesa 29 /REUTERS transactions on a monthly basis.

WHEN YOU REALLY NEED A FAVOUR, ASK IN PERSON. When you want to ask your colleagues for a favor to review your draft presentation, lend some resources to an important project, or even to support you in your local charity run — it feels most efficient to send a group email. But a new study finds that people repossessed by lenders after failing because lenders are also caught in persists. ‘’The liquidity pressure is tend to overestimate the power to service their loans due to the cur- the harsh economic situation in forcing the government to cut on ex- of their persuasiveness over text VICTOR AMADALA rent tough economic conditions in the country. We are left with no op- penditure, delay LPOs and even sal- and email and underestimate how effective face-to-face requests are. @ItsAmadala the country, worsened by the tense tion but to repossess property,” said aries for both national and county Asking someone in person is political situation. Njue. workers. Other factors like drought far more likely to be successful. Jared Kinyua took a loan to buy a The Star has noticed a sudden in- He added that auctioneers are en- and the interest capping law have Remember that most people lorry to supply concrete when he crease in the number of auction ad- countering minimal resistance from forced some firms to close, hence have an inbox full of requests from got tenders from the Kiambu county verts in local papers, most of them borrowers who go to court to protect unemployment,’’ said Mutiso. people. in 2014, thanks to the Access to Gov- by local financial institutions, tar- their property with the majority of It is no wonder that non-per- You don’t want your favor to get lost ernment Procurement Opportuni- geting mostly commercial vehicles. them hopelessly surrendering to forming loans in Kenya’s banking in that heap. Sure, going to talk to ties (AGPO) initiative According to John Njue, the chief avoid additional costs. sector rose to close to 10 per cent someone may be less convenient What the third year student at executive at Vision Root Auction- Kenya Auction, an auction-listing in the second quarter of the year, as and more uncomfortable, but if you really need someone to help you Kenyatta University considered eco- eers, they now conduct at least two and advertising platform, is now credit to key sectors such as trade, out, stop by their desk or schedule nomic freedom has now left a bitter auctions per week, up from two per placing 300 auctions every month agriculture and real estate dropped. a meeting. taste in his mouth after the county month last year, to recover especial- this year, up from 100 the past three Alex Kibet, managing director at Doing so demonstrates the delayed payments for two years. ly vehicles from loan defaulters on years. Eagle Eye Auctioneers in Eldoret, importance of the task and cuts This has seen him default on the behalf of financial institutions. Speaking to the Star on the phone, said the problem is cutting across through the digital clutter. loan, losing both the lorry and other ‘’Most of these defaulters took Isaack Mutiso from Kenya Auction economic pyramids in the country. property to auctioneers. loan facilities to supply to county said the number of auctions is likely ‘’Even households are struggling Kinyua is just one of thousands of governments which are now dodg- to increase up to the end of the year to pay rent, forcing landlords to auc- Kenyans whose properties are being ing them on payments. I pity them, if the current political bickering tion their property,” Kibet said. 16 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 VOX POP WITH PHYLLIS CHIMERAH

Do you think police are justified to use live bullets on NASA VOICES anti-IEBC protesters?

No: They are not dealing with criminals but innocent people. The protesters are innocently demonstrating for their rights, police should just go easy on them.

ABDHALLAH MGANDI Resident, Kisauni Dr Allan Kinyua (L) performs a second tenotomy on LETTERS Send your views to [email protected] 19-month-old Ernest Mumo on Saturday at the Catholic Diocese Racism singing and Just sit out KCSE The West should of Machakos, courtesy of dancing at Nobel Under-17s, let rest help DRC and South the Lotto play in World Cup Foundation. He is Swedish Academy Sudan, AU toothless No: Who would want with the child’s others to get killed? That’s mother Grace Ndanu and rehab Many book lovers the world over Just two weeks ago, we lost the African The tired claptrap that Africa can handle not only right, but absurd. nurse Amos were waiting with bated breath to Nations Championship hosting rights her problems has been put to the test. When they use live bullets, Situma know whom the 2017 Nobel laureate due to poor preparation. Now, the FKF Seven US senators (Democrats) have innocent people are caught / COURTESY in Literature would be. Many Kenyans has withdrawn the national Under-17 petitioned President Donald Trump to hoped this time round the prize would women’s team from the Women’s address the political and humanitarian in the crossfire, including come to Kenya. Many thought Ngugi wa World Cup qualifiers. The reason is crises in the DRC. One should not expect children. Thiong’o was poised to bag this highly the qualifiers fall during the KCSE much from the bad boys club in the name MZUNGU ABDHALLAH coveted accolade. But to their surprise, period. In the face of this it seems fairly of the AU. They live in denial while singing Resident Mombasa he missed it, again. Many hopes were reasonable, but it is another instance “we are sovereign” . Looking at DRC and shattered. Wishes crumbled like egg where we have to cover our faces in South Sudan, it is clear the AU can’t do shells. As an avid reader of Thiong’o’s shame. By withdrawing completely from much. Time was when the UN, US and EU good books, I was disappointed as well. the qualifiers next year, many girls will were proactive, but they have become Thiong’o is a Kenyan Nobel-worthy be unfairly denied the opportunity to mere observers, talking of stability writer based in the US, whose writings represent Kenya on a grand stage. With but ignoring oppression and non- are deep and didactic, sound and the next tournament in 2020, many girls democratic schemes. God help Africa. profound. He has written numerous who are currently 15, 16 and 17 years old novels, plays, short stories and essays. will be ineligible. The federation should DAVID OKELLO Considering his immense contribution have requested the head coach or the Kisumu to literature, he deserves this glorious selecting committee to only pick girls global recognition. He has clinched who are not sitting their Form Four exam No: It’s not right. The many good prizes; but he also deserves rather than completely pulling out. Way Attempted suicide citizens are demonstrating this great one. Why should he remain to grow talent, FKF. because they do not good if he can be great? The 2017 Nobel charge beats logic, support a certain issue. It is literary prize went to English author MIKE RONO their constitutional right to Kazuo Ishiguro, born in Nagasaki, Forward Vision Communications offer counselling Japan. His family moved to the United protest. Using live bullets is Kingdom when he was five. This is Last Thursday, a remandee at the Kitale an abuse of people’s rights. where he blossomed. Methinks there law courts unsuccessfully attempted is something fishy with the Swedish Rogue Traffic cops to commit suicide. After taking him to Academy – the jury of judges that hold hospital, the prison authorities said that MWANASHA OMAR Resident Jomvu the purse strings of this golden award. collect bribes near it was a “stupid” thing to do as he will From 1901 to 1985, only eight laureates now face another charge for trying to kill were chosen from outside Europe and Windsor Hotel himself. Criminalising suicide beats logic. the US. In 1986, the prize was scooped If I really wanted to kill myself, wouldn’t by renowned Nigerian playwright- I would like to report the daily collection jailing me aggravate my already frayed cum-poet Wole Soyinka. Since then of bribes from motorists by Traffic police emotional state? First, imprisonment no other African has won. It beats logic near Windsor Hotel roundabout on the would increase my stress levels. I would and defeats purpose. What can we Northern Bypass. They operate with probably try to escape so the wardens conclude from this ludicrous trend? impunity and mostly collect bribes from would shoot me down. Or I would Racism is still dancing and rejoicing. drivers of trailers, lorries and pickups, probably observe poor hygiene and die There is a lot of Western dominance in but sometimes they target other from some disease. Psychologists say this thing. This prize seems to be elusive motorists. The group drives around in suicidal tendencies are a sign of mental No: It is a criminal offence. for thick-skinned writers from the an old Peugeot 405 station wagon, GK illness. Shouldn’t the best remedy be The demonstrators Black continent. Ngugi may miss this A835F. Please investigate and arrest counselling, instead of imprisonment? carry out their protests colourful crown forever, just like Chinua these Traffic police and end their corrupt The increasing rates of suicide in peacefully, so where is the Achebe, who rested peacefully with his and extortionist ways. recent times are the best indicator that Ibo ancestors without ever seeing and this archaic law does not discourage need to use live bullets on seizing it. suicides. We must rethink it. innocent Kenyans? Scan this QR code to see VICTOR OCHIENG’ CONCERNED CITIZEN MARTIN MAKUNDI EMA ISSA more letters Writer Via email Mwala Resident Utange Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 17

word is... [email protected] SOCIALBYTE WITH TRACY MUTINDA DIANA MARUA PREGNANT? BAHATI’S @tracykoki MANAGER SHUTS DOWN RUMOURS BY ELIZABETH MUSYIMI @kalon- Bahati du_musyimi/ Bahati might become a father of two soon, if what Diana / COURTESY Marua told Pulse is anything to go by. The singer, who has been on the low- key for the past few weeks, is already a father of a two-year-old gorgeous Colonel Mustafa, Noti Flow / COURTESY girl, Mueni Bahati. To clear the air, Word Is reached Nairobi D stars Noti Flow and Colo- out to Bahati and Diana Marua, but nel Mustafa have for the longest time our calls went unanswered. Our text been rumoured to be in a relationship. messages, too. When asked about it, they constantly So, we went ahead to call Bahati’s denied the allegations, saying they are manager. just good friends who support each “Hio bado, siku mtoto atakuja other’s music careers. watakuja kujua.” Well, that doesn’t seem to be the News has it that Bahati has called case anymore. Noti Flow took to social off the wedding, amid Diana’s ru- media to finally clear the air on what moured pregnancy and the presiden- is going on between the two. She said tial election rerun. they are in a relationship but decided “Pia wedding time itafika watatan- to keep it private because of how social gaziwa. Wataambiwa mambo ya media can say hurtful things about wedding.” them. Word Is insisted on sending con- She said, “We decided to keep our gratulatory messages to Bahati relationship off social media for a through his manager, which got him while, since some of y’all are very good setting the record straight. at saying some really hurtful shit, good “Ok, in short hakuna mtoto.” enough to break us up. Until we’re Recently, the two have been ru- strong enough to face y’all, we will re- moured to be involved in an argu- main being very happy off social me- ment, if their social media is any- dia Our lives are way easier like that.” thing to go by. Bahati wrote, “When I come home; Everything will be alright- Baby hold On; Everything will be Just Fine.” Shaffie Weru Diana responded to this in an even more bizarre post. She wrote,”It rocks an Sh80k doesn’t matter if you’re right or wrong. The argument isn’t over until designer watch you understand where I’m coming from Ps: the caption has got nothing to do with the photo.” Could there be trouble in paradise, even with the pregnancy news doing the rounds? WORD IS REACHED OUT TO BAHATI AND DIANA MARUA, BUT OUR CALLS AND TEXTS WENT

UNANSWERED. SO, WE REACHED For more Word Is OUT TO BAHATI’S MANAGER stories scan the Shaffie Weru / MOSES MWANGI QR code above. TRACY MUTINDA @tracykoki/ A few months ago, Shaffie Weru’s house was burgled of items worth millions Don’t touch anything: Nyota Ndogo’s husband of shillings while he was in the US. They included his shoes, caps, belts, takes over housework after she falls pregnant watches, all his colognes and elec- tronics. MAUREEN WARUINGE/ The outspo- She posted a video of her husband vourite artist in Kenya! God bless. Well, time has passed and Shaffie is ken singer announced at the weekend running around the kitchen, attempt- cutehammy64: Congrats, dear... slowly getting his stuff back, because that she and her mzungu bae are ex- ing to make her a meal. She narrated, thoz with negative thoghts am sure he made sure that the incident did cited to be finally expecting a bundle ‘Pale unapomwambia mume nina ni watz coz hao ni hayo tu na wivu not bring him down. Just to make it o f j oy. mimba then anakwambia don’t touch mwingi clear that things are getting better by Nyota Ndogo has never shied away anything, I will do it for you’. toosmartma..Ningempata huyu the day, The Raverend is now rocking from letting the world know how Her followers commented: ningezaa kila mwaka aisee mamain- an Sh80,000 designer watch. much she adores her mzungu hus- rosebe24: Hii ni Instagram account de..Sio kwa mbio hizo jikoni.kumpata “I was given this watch as a gift by band and all the things he does for her yako nyota so you can post whatever wa ivo nabeba mimba yearly my very good friend, Joram, who is that make her a happy wifey. you like! Be careful na wale wanase- upendogeofrey: Hongera sana sis- among the youngest entrepreneurs The Watu na Viatu singer’s an- ma eti ungepost vitu kama hizi na ter_yuna..Congrats sister in the country. Those who stole from nouncement has, however, not mambo mengi sana hao ndiyo mad- john.muye: That’s western blue me must have thought my life will be pleased some of her fans, who felt she ui . Sio mbaya mbaya kushare your skies lifestyle, its normal there, when miserable, but I’m only getting start- should have kept such personal infor- happiness/good news with your fans . your wife tells you she is pregnant, ed and my life is bound to get better. Nyota Ndogo / COURTESY mation to herself. Congratulations once again one of fa- then you love her more,congrats star. Watch this space,” Shaffie said. 18 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 VOICES EDITORIAL COMMENT JOSEPH NYAGAH Presidential Candidate 2017 Keep criminals out We must support all eff orts to get the two – Raila and Uhuru of anti–IEBC demos – to meet and talk face-to-face. Anybody, and there are some, who blocks such moves cannot be a friend of our country even people have been arrested in Kisumu county over Friday’s violent anti-IEBC demos (see P28). S e authorities say two were arrested for breaking into and looting Tumaini Supermarket, while fi ve hurled stones at passers-by. NASA has called a series of peaceful demonstrations aimed at reforming the IEBC and opposing Jubilee Party’s reform of the Election Laws ahead of the repeat presidential polls on October 26. e demos are now held thrice weekly (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). NASA, and indeed anyone else in Kenya, has the constitutional right to petition and hold demos, provided they are peaceable. NASA has distanced itself from the looting and attacks on the public. ODM executive director Oduor Ong’wen condemned the Tumaini incident, saying it is a broader scheme to delegitimise the demos against electoral injustice. Both the NASA leadership and the police must do everything lawful to keep the demos free of criminals and attacks on the public and property. DID WE LEARN NOTHING FROM ’07? e seem to have forgotten these events of peace? It is these tough decisions that a decisive leader only 10 years ago and we seem determined must make during times such as these. to repeat the same mistakes. We have We must support all eff orts to get the two to meet and HISTORICAL QUOTE forgotten that we, the political leaders, talk face-to-face. Anybody, and there are some, who blocks created a situation that led to the deaths of such moves cannot be a friend of our country. Any such “Life is what happens to you while many. We created many IDPs that are still people must be considered enemies of Kenya, because they you’re busy making other plans.” living amongst us, to our disgrace, whom surely must know where they are leading us—to chaos. we have not resettled fully. We have forgotten that many Lesson number two was, if we do not resolve the Wbecame refugees in Uganda. Finally, we took ourselves to problem internally, the world will eventually take over the ICC, where we embarrassed the country. the process. In this century, when we are so proud of For the last one year, Jubilee and NASA have been acting being African, how embarrassing will this be. Kenya is JOHN LENNON like PNU and ODM did in 2007. e country then spoke too strategically important to be ignored by the rest of the The British musician, pop star and member of The Beatles about the composition of ECK commissioners; counting world. was born on October 9, 1940. of votes; transmission of results; announcing results that If our leadership, both Jubilee and NASA, does not want were diff erent from the signed Forms 16A. Literally, nothing conditions imposed by outsiders – then this is the time to has changed much, except names, dates, some actors, and quickly start coming up with solutions. I have already seen numbering of forms. external involvement in fi nding a solution to our current Did we not as a country learn anything? It is very problem and this is bound to increase if the crisis festers. diffi cult to learn from such an experience in tribal-based Lesson number three was our economy took a nosedive. politics. at is the reason many African countries have is is already happening. I have spoken to hawkers and big failed. We must redefi ne our democracy if we are to businessmen and they all agree that our leaders must get a succeed and bring the term “inclusivity” to the fore. All political solution as soon as possible. I would hate to be the WWW.THE-STAR.CO.KE Kenyans, and I mean all, must be made to feel Finance minister today, given this situation. that they belong. at must continue to be our Even if the repeat election takes place, we challenge as leaders. I APPRECIATE THAT THE still have these pending issues and our THESTARKENYA THESTARKENYA @THESTARKENYA One of the major lessons I learnt in 2007-08 constitutional crisis will not miraculously was the need for the main actors to speak to SUPPORTERS OF EACH disappear. We have a major constitutional Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands each other directly as soon as possible. I am CAMP WILL BE VERY crisis facing us in a few weeks that must be PO Box 74497-00200 , Nairobi, Kenya convinced that had President Kibaki and Raila addressed. +254 20 424 4000 | [email protected] Odinga started talking directly at an early UNHAPPY, BUT WOULD Lesson number four was that once we, the stage, we would have resolved the crisis quite THEY RATHER WE HAD political leadership, sat down and agreed on early. As it is, we, their main supporters, took the way forward, it was then easier to get the Editor-in-Chief Political Editor Photo Editor over the “talking process” and made it diffi cult CHAOS OR PEACE? necessary legal and constitutional changes. Charles Kerich Paul Ilado Nobert Allan for the two to speak to each other. at is how we went to Parliament and new If I was in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s or former Prime laws were passed, and ended our self-created problem. Depth Content Editor News Editor COO @ eStarKenya Minister Raila’s shoes today, I would pick up the phone and My question is, why are we refusing to learn from Francis Openda Francis Mureithi Agnes Kalekye Sonko shocks speak directly to my opponent. After all, they are brothers experience? All the voters today were around 10 years ago Nairobians after who come from similar backgrounds and who know the and saw what happened. We must not allow that to happen Digital Editor Production Editor creating ministry dangers of what they are leading us into. Both of them have again. I support all Kenyans of goodwill, and they are many, Oliver Mathenge Joseph Olweny of Agriculture, much at stake, just like all of us. History will judge them who are now busy fi nding, lobbying and supporting eff orts Livestock, harshly if they are not careful. at fi nding a peaceful way forward. A Kenya that is not Fisheries and I fully appreciate that the supporters of each camp will inclusive will be a diffi cult one to manage by either Jubilee e Star is a publication of the Radio Africa Group Forestry be very unhappy, but would they rather we had chaos or or NASA. Let us learn from our recent history. Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 19 VOICES

COMMENT COMMENT

BETHWEL KAINO JACOB RUWA Works for the Deputy President’s Press Service Executive director and CEO, KRB President lawfully mandated to e Kenya Roads Board collects the Road Maintenance Levy host delegations in State House Fund and transit tolls, which stand at Sh46.7bn. It allocates the to address socioeconomic issues funds based on the needs of various areas and road agencies UHURU HAS RIGHT TO STATE HOUSE GUESTS

he plan by NASA to sue to bar President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto from hosting political delegations at State House during the campaign period is a sign of panic and desperation. Suna East MP Junet Mohamed was reported saying State House belongs to all Kenyans, including those in Opposition. He said if Uhuru wants Tto hold political meetings he should go to Jubilee headquarters, or hire the KICC or some other venue. is, however, shows NASA leaders are ignorant of the Constitution. Under Article 142, the President’s term begins on the date he was sworn in and ends when the next President elected in accordance with Article 136 ( 2 ) (a) is sworn in. Uhuru’s term began on April 10, 2013, when he was sworn in, and continued until the person elected on August 8 was sworn in. Since the August 8 presidential election was invalidated by the Supreme Court, Uhuru’s term will continue until the person next elected in the fresh presidential election on October 26 is sworn in. is means Uhuru is constitutionally mandated to continue hosting delegations in State House or venues of his choice to address socioeconomic and political issues until the next person is sworn in. KRB UNSEEN ENGINE IN ROAD OVERHAUL e delegations, which are made up of MPs, governors and MCAs, among others, present issues they wish hen the modernisation of Kenya’s roads in compliance now at 60 per cent. addressed to the head of state or DP. recent times is chronicled, the Kenya Roads e KRB has undertaken a study whose end-product It is unwarranted for the likes of Mohamed to criticise Board will occupy a critical space. has been the reclassifi cation of the road network. A road such forums, which have been a tradition of present and e KRB is the engine behind the inventory and condition survey is currently underway. past regimes. phenomenal road modernisation in the last In January, some 39,995.1km (Classes A,B,C,D,H,J and Opposition leaders are also free to host delegations in four years under the Jubilee government. S) of road were classifi ed as National Trunk roads while their houses or offi ces to sell their agenda to Kenyans. A statutory body formed by the Kenya 121,456.4km (Classes E,F,G,K,L,M,N and P) were classifi ed e delegations give the electorate a chance to present Roads Board Act No 7 of 1999, the object and purpose of the as county roads. County roads were transferred to the their development proposals to the government. ey are Worganisation is to oversee the road network. It coordinates county governments, further boosting devolution. not meant for political witch-hunting. rehabilitation, development and maintenance and, most e inventory and condition survey will help update As the President and Jubilee Party leader, Uhuru critically, is the principal adviser to the minister in charge the current database with roads whose width is less democratically has a right to host delegations at State of roads and related issues. than nine metres. e inventory estimates that 40 per House and consolidate his support. e KRB is in charge of collecting and managing the cent of the network is in good condition. By inference, a Likewise, the voter has a right to engage his/her leaders Road Maintenance Levy Fund and transit tolls. e levy proportionately large portion of the network is in either through such delegations to chart their political destiny. currently stands at a uniform Sh18 per litre of petrol and poor or fair condition and requires urgent rehabilitation to e delegates are not political sellouts, as branded diesel, having grown from Sh1.5 and Sh1, respectively, achieve a maintainable condition. Further, it is estimated by NASA. Kenyans have a right to choose their political when it was fi rst introduced in 1993. that an additional 80,000km shall be added to classifi ed destiny without intimidation or coercion. e collection of the levy is one area in which the KRB network, realising an estimated network of 240,000km. In any case, the delegates do not need to seek has registered success, growing the kitty progressively from e role of infrastructure in underpinning Kenya’s permission from their MPs or opposition chiefs. Sh7.7 billion in the 2001-02 fi nancial year to Sh27.8 billion economic growth towards middle income status as e era of political zoning is long gone and voters can in 2013-14, and Sh46.7 billion in 2016-17. We are currently envisaged in the Vision 2030 blueprint cannot be gainsaid. support a political party of their choice. e delegations exploring other methods of fund-raising, including Effi cient, accessible and reliable infrastructure is an form a link between the electorate and the government. what is poised to be Kenya’s fi rst Infrastructure Bond. An enabler for sustained economic growth, development and e opposition should look for ways of getting support information memorandum has been prepared and we feel poverty reduction. It lowers the cost of doing business, from the electorate, instead of always criticising any move emboldened by a favourable credit rating. improves security, livelihoods and the country’s global by Jubilee to get closer to the people. Once the levy is collected, the KRB is tasked with competitiveness. Gone are the days when such delegations were only allocating the funds, based on the needs of various areas e KRB programmes and projects will continue to considered to be seeking handouts. e critics of the and agencies. Going by the latest available fi gures, the focus on accessibility, quality, functionality, job creation, delegations should give the electorate other options of biggest allocation has been reserved for Kenha, which takes disaster preparedness and environment protection. e getting the government’s attention. care of national roads (Class A, B and C roads), at 40 per target for the second fi ve-year phase will be to gradually As much as the Government has the responsibility to cent, followed by Kerra at 22 per cent. e latter handles close Kenya’s ‘infrastructure defi cit’ while building on the initiate development projects in all parts of the country, constituency and rural roads. achievements of the fi rst medium term. irrespective of political affi liations, wananchi have a Other allocations are for Kura’s urban roads at 10 per Our target is to construct and rehabilitate approximately responsibility of tabling what they consider their priorities. cent; county governments at 15 per cent and national parks 5,500km of road, comprising 3,825km of national trunk Holding meetings and press conferences in fi ve-star at one per cent. Out of the cash it collects, the KRB reserves roads and 1,675km county roads, the latter a major boost hotels, the way the opposition does, denies voters the two per cent for its own internal administrative operations, to devolution. About 1,700km of non-motorised transport opportunity to freely interact with the leaders and present while the road agencies get a further 10 per cent under the facilities, including paths and walkways, have been their issues. Scan this QR Road Sector Investment Programme. incorporated. Taking such forums to State House and the grassroots code using your e results of these allocations are showing on the About 800km of road will be designed, while some level the way Jubilee leaders are doing gives Kenyans an smartphone to ground, with the length of roads under maintenance 4,257km and 1,735km of national trunk roads and county opportune chance to reach their leaders. see more opinion growing from 20,000 to 35,000km. rough stringent roads, respectively, will be periodically maintained. In Hosting delegations is any leader’s democratic right. columns on the technical, performance and fi nancial audits of road works, addition, approximately 200,000km will be given routine Star website. the taxpayer is increasingly getting value for money, with maintenance. 20 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 BIG READ / DOOMED AT HOME AND ABROAD SEX FOR REGISTRATION, BRIBES FOR RESETTLEMENT FRUSTRATE OROMO REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS To escape abduction and deportation back to their persecutors, Ethiopian immigrants either give in to exploitation by the authorities or languish in limbo

Kenya illegally.They were arrested while protesting, following clashes that had RAMADHAN RAJAB left at least 50 dead in Oromia. @Rrajab Oromo refugees, asylum seekers and those familiar with refugee documenta- No one leaves home unless home is the tion and protection spoke to the Star on mouth of a shark, says poet and activist condition of anonymity for their own Warsan Shire in her book Teaching My safety, and what they revealed painted Mother How To Give Birth. a picture of systematic and deliberate To Oromos and Ogadens, home — frustration, neglect and despair. Ethiopia — has become a shark’s mouth About 16 sources met this reporter at that has swallowed their freedom, jus- various locations, including at the offi- tice, dignity and lives. cial UNCHR and RAS operation centres To escape the violence, jail or at worst in Nairobi. death, many have opted to flee, to seek Attempts to get the police, RAS, as refuge across the region. well Ethiopian embassy officials to -re However, for those fleeing to Kenya spond to the allegations were futile, or other neighboring countries for asy- while the UNCHR denied them. lum, severe dangers keep stalking them miles away from their persecutor. A refugee has BRIBE DEMANDS This is thanks to the indifference her fingerprints “I came to Nairobi after spending close of the United Nation Commission on taken at the to 10 years in different prisons, includ- Human Rights (UNCHR) and the gov- registration ing the famous Kaliti Prison in Ethiopia. ernment’s Refugee Affairs Secretariat centre of the Some of my friends didn’t make it. They (RAS). Kakuma refugee are still languishing in jail. Others have Ongoing protests in Oromia region camp in Turkana been killed or just disappeared,” Semih have been met with brutal crackdowns county on May (not his real name) said. by Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemari- 18, 2012 At Maekelawi Detention Centre, he am Desalegn’s government. / JACK OWUOR met Osman Kadir and Wario Bariso

he has been told every time he inquires officers who demanded that I sleep about the case is that it will be acted with them so they can prepare my pa- upon and he will be informed. perwork. Now I am here without offi- “I am now in limbo. But I fear that cial recognition. I ran away from Ethio- if I get registered or seek resettlement pia because I wanted to breathe a fresh without paying the bribe to officers, air of dignity, not to come and be used they will blow up my cover. If Ethiopian as an object and put to worse emotional security forces, which have a massive torture,” Melod (not her real name) told presence here, know that I am here, the Star. they will abduct me and I will face the She said she knew some of the wom- same fate of more than 100 of my col- en who had paid off with their bodies leagues, who have been abducted by to have the papers processed and even combined Kenyan and Ethiopian forc- resettled in Western countries. es, tortured and sent back to dentition The frustration and desperation, she in Ethiopia,” Semih said. said, has seen some give up and no lon- Even Kenyans perceived to be work- ger want to subject themselves to refu- ing with Oromos are not safe, he added, gee status determination. They have in- The ruling Ethiopian People’s Rev- who had been abducted from Daadab saying in one of the detention facili- stead opted to be house girls, bartenders olutionary Democratic Front party, Refugee camp and sent back to Ethio- ties, he found Wario Tatesa and Jaldesa or own small businesses to make ends which has been in power since 1991, pia, whereas at Kaliti, he met engineers Wako, Kenyans who were facing six meet. is accused of high-handedness against Teftahim Chemueda and Msefin Abebe, and 15-year jail terms. They had been “The lucky one are treated as ordi- the dissenting voices, forcing thou- who were abducted in Nairobi and are abducted inside Kenyan territory and nary workers. The unlucky ones are sands to flee the country. now on death row. taken to Addis Ababa. taken advantage of and paid meager But even outside Ethiopian territory, “I thought I will be protected and my salaries just because they are refugees. the immigrants, refugees and asylum safety guaranteed after successful regis- SEXUAL HARASSMENT Others are smuggled out under the seekers are never safe, either, as they are tration or even resettled externally upon Women who spoke to the Star said their pretext of looking for opportunities but routinely targeted and subjected to sur- my case’s determination. Shock on me. cases are even worse, as failure to give they end up as sex slaves in Europe and veillance, harassment, violence, before That hasn’t happened because I don’t in to sexual advances from the officers other regions in the world,” she said. they are arrested and deported back. have money to bribe UNCHR officials to meant their cases are not registered or In October last year, police arrest- fast-track my case,” he said. For more Big handled faster, which leaves them more UN’S ‘ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY’ ed 40 Ethiopians at Uhuru Park and Despite putting his case for registra- Read stories, vulnerable to sexual exploitation and Details from already registered refugees charged them at the Kibera law courts tion and documentation to UNCHR of- scan the QR code harassment. and a source familiar with both Refugee with unlawful assembly and being in fice and RAS six months ago, he said all above. “I refused to give in to some UNCHR Affairs Secretariat and the UN refugee Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 21

making money and do not care about their responsibility. UNCHR HAS ZERO TOLERANCE “They are treating refugees and asy- lum seekers the way you would treat FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND your herd of goats. You keep them con- templating on what you can milk from ABUSE. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE them,” the source said. AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT FOR SEX FOR REGISTRATION, BRIBES FOR RESETTLEMENT “They can opt to hold them in limbo with no documentation so that others UNCHR STAFF AND AFFILIATES they collaborate with can use them as — UNCHR COMMUNICATIONS a cash cow, or just hand them over to the mafia system (in camps). All they HEAD YVONNE NDEGE are after is to line up their pockets, not serve humanity. This explains why ing, those who bribe get their exemp- some UNCHR officers and their part- tion permits anyway,” a source said. FRUSTRATE OROMO REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS ners have become stinking rich. If you Another source whose three family The IFO 2 do a lifestyle audit on some, you will be members were killed in Ethiopia last refugee camp shocked.” year said he lodged his case with com- in Dadaab on mittee for consideration, arguing that November 23 HOW EXPLOITATION WORKS accepting to go to Dadaab or Kakuuma last year Bribes of about Sh15,000 to Sh30,000 was tantamount to giving himself out / JACK OWUOR are demanded by either UNCHR or RAS to Ethiopian forces that patrol and hunt officers before a file for registration and down their targets in the camps with documentation and even resettlement ease. is processed. “To date my case has not been han- The money is paid in cash, mostly ne- dled. I overstayed the movement per- gotiated and delivered through brokers, mit, now I prefer being here in Nairobi who include community leaders and illegally as I look for ways out than tak- other persons who hang around regis- ing myself to the slaughterhouse that is tration centres, sources said. the camps,” he said. “Rarely do the officers allow direct “I can no longer go to church, social cash payments. In fact, the brokers gatherings or even interact with oth- always tell us to call our friends or rel- er refugees. I am safer alone than with atives around so as we can fund-raise the rest because they are under massive and pay the illegal fees,” Melak (not his surveillance.” actual name) said. Human Rights Watch senior re- “But even with the registration, we searcher Felix Horne, who has been are never free. We are stopped random- working on Ethiopian refugees, ac- ly in the streets by police and threatened knowledges the pain the refugees and to be handed to Ethiopian police if we asylum seekers are facing. don’t buy our freedom. Pangani is a Currently, he said, an Ethiopian asy- notorious police station, where we are lum seeker in Kenya can take over two normally taken and never booked,” he years just to get an initial refugee status added. determination interview. Those who don’t pay, maybe because Despite Kenya having a responsibil- they have no friends in Nairobi to help ity to ensure that refugees and asylum raise the bribe are locked up at Indus- seekers are not returned to a place trial Area police, some charged for being where there is a risk of torture, he said, in the country illegally and some quiet- their research shows the contrary. ly sent back to Ethiopia through the Cases of abductions and threats Moyale border, he said. against Ethiopian refugees and asylum Those who register at the Shauri seekers are not limited to Kenya, he said. Moyo agency are given a three-week Community leaders, social media movement permit, which allows them activists, opposition politicians, and to move back to the camp either at Ka- refugee protection workers have been kuma or Daadab, which is high-risk, harassed in other countries. especially for political asylum seekers. “We have documented abductions of The situation is complicated by the Ethiopian refugees and asylum seekers fact that the joint UNCHR/RAS Com- from Uganda, Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia agency at Shauri Moyo said the agencies mittee on Exemptions hasn’t met since and elsewhere. It is a strategy the Ethi- run a well coordinated syndicate that M ay. opian government uses all across the coerces and lures refugees to pay bribes, The committee receives and ap- region to ensure refugees are fearful of by frustrating them through unneces- proves requests from refugees and asy- opposing or criticising the Ethiopian sary bureaucratic delays and threats of lum seekers who want to be exempted government and of providing support giving them out to police if they fail to from residing in the designated areas to opposition groups,” Horne said. comply. (camps). “In Kenya, it is clear that Ethiopian “Officials at both the UNCHR and the Kenya is implementing an encamp- agents use Kenyan police, primarily Kenya government are double faced and ment policy, where all new arrivals are through monetary payments, to facili- in an unholy alliance with persecutors registered with Kalobeyei address, even tate harassment and arrest of Ethiopian of the asylum seekers. They have made though all the registrations are done in refugees they are interested in. In pri- it difficult for refugees and asylum seek- Nairobi. All refugees are also required vate, some Kenyan police told HRW that ers and pushed them to desperation,” to reside in refugee camps, unless they they were offered cash payments by the source said. have been given an exemption permit. Ethiopian Embassy officials specifically “Those who succeed to register bribe “With this committee not meeting to arrest Ethiopians.” or give into sexual demands.” and granting the exemption permits, A source said personal details of The UN refugee agency, through its those given movement permits over- some refugees are gotten from UNCHR communications head Yvonne Ndege, stay their three weeks, exposing them records and given to Ethiopian forces denied allegations of bribery and sexual to extortion rackets, and some are even by officials of the agency, adding that exploitation, urging us to provide more charged for violating immigration laws. tracking has been made worse because information. Refugees Even though the committee is not meet- the hotline services are outsourced. “UNCHR has zero tolerance policy perform a dance to sexual exploitation and abuse. It is during the 16 WE HAVE DOCUMENTED ABDUCTIONS OF ETHIOPIAN REFUGEES AND unacceptable behaviour and prohibited days of activism conduct for all UNCHR staff and its af- celebrations at ASYLUM SEEKERS FROM UGANDA, SUDAN, DJIBOUTI, SOMALIA AND filiated workforce,” she said. (See com- the Dagahley prehensive response from the UNCHR camp in ELSEWHERE. IT IS A STRATEGY THE ETHIOPIAN GOVERNMENT USES in the online version of this article). the Dadaab ALL ACROSS THE REGION TO ENSURE REFUGEES ARE FEARFUL OF However, another source familiar refugees’ with UNCHR operations said a large complex on OPPOSING OR CRITICISING THE GOVERNMENT AND SUPPORTING number of those hired to protect ref- November 25 OPPOSITION GROUPS ugees and guarantee their rights seem last year to be here on vacation. Others are just / JACK OWUOR — HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH SENIOR RESEARCHER FELIX HORNE 22 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017

SOCIETY [email protected] CHINA MARKS 68TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

The Chinese Embassy has hosted a grand reception to mark the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Key guests included National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, Chinese Ambassador Liu Xianfa, Omani Ambassador Saleh Al-Harth and Italian Ambassador Mauro Massoni. Also present were some 1,000 leaders of political parties, federal ministers and foreign diplomats. The event took place on September 27 at the Chinese Embassy. 1 2 3

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1. National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi with Chinese Ambassador Liu Xianfa 2. US naval attache commander Brian Hall, Somalia defence attache Mahad Insaniye and Sudanese Embassy military attache Col Yasir Abdelrahim 3. Omani Ambassador Saleh Al-Harth with political adviser Sarel Van Zyl and defence adviser Brigadier Mark Christie 4. Italian Ambassador Mauro Massoni and UN Habitat’s Joan Clos 5. UoN Confucius Institute director Guo Hong and historian Dr Therese Schaere 6. Chinese Embassy third secretary Shuai Guipeng and businessman Ren Dengfeng 7. Journalist Lu Duobao / DOUGLAS OKIDDY

(+) PHILIPS AND RED CROSS HOLD 10-MINUTE HEART CHALLENGE

In commemoration of Heart Awareness Month and World Heart Day, Philips East Africa Limited partnered with the Kenya Red Cross to launch the ‘’Back to Rhythm’’ campaign. The drive aimed to create public awareness around cardiac health in Kenya. It involved the #10MinHeartChallenge, which entailed pedalling for 10 minutes. This increases the incidence of survival from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The launch took place at the Landmark Plaza and later at outside the Kenya National Archives in Nairobi on September 27. Present were Philips Africa CEO Jasper Westerink, Exco Philips member Dr Carla Kriwet, consultant cardiologist Dr Mohamed Jeilan, Red 1 2 Cross Kenya secretary general Abbas Gullet and music trio Elani.

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1. Kenya Red Cross Society medical director Dr Muthoni Ntonjira and Philips EA’s Raziye Cavusoglu demonstrate how to use an automated external defibrillator 2. MC Jesse with Chase Bank’s Immah Muthoni and Dr Ofweneke 3. Kenya Red Cross secretary general Abbas Gullet 4. Music group Elani 5. Philips Africa CEO Jasper Westerink and consultant cardiologist Dr Mohamed Jeilan do the ‘’10-minute heart challenge” 6. Exco Philips’ Dr Carla Kriwet has her blood pressure checked / MOSES MWANGI Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 23 COUNTIES NAIROBI

SUITABILITY TEST PROPERTY HEIST MCAs to seek public views ahead of Sonko invites EACC to probe ‘cartels’ vetting of new executive nominees behind fraud at City Hall’s Lands office

Nairobi MCAs are seeking the public’s Mwaura Chege, who is a member of the Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has called and investigate fraud at the Rates views on the individuals nominated committee, said. on the Ethics and Anti- Corruption department at City Hall with immediate to various county executive positions The 10 nominees will be vetted on Commission investigate land cartels at effect,” Sonko said.

COUNT IES ahead of their vetting this week. Wednesday and Thursday next week. City Hall. He expressed regret that previous Speaker Beatrice Elachi is expected Their names were tabled in the House In a letter to EACC chairman Eliud attempts to probe the department were to publish a receipt of the nominees’ list last Thursday. Wabukala, Sonko wants investigations scuttled by the cartels. and invite members of the public to give Among the nominees is veteran jour- to mainly focus on fraud at the Lands The letter was copied to Chief Justice their views. nalist and the Star chief editor Charles department. David Maraga, Director of Public Pros- “The law requires that we get the Kerich. Kerich, who is also the Media He accused the cartels of using ecutions Keriako Tobiko and the Law public views, either via oral submissions Council of Kenya chairman. He was fake documents to transfer properties Society of Kenya. or through written memoranda, on the nominated to the ICT and E-Governance belonging to Kenyans. “We therefore Sonko had pledged to bring to an end nominated persons,” majority chief whip docket. invite your office to move with speed corruption at City Hall.

City Hall in Nairobi as seen on August 15 /ISABEL WANJUI

BUDGET APPROVED Sonko assents to Bill allowing him to withdraw county cash Governor had been unable to access money for any expenditure because of an anomaly in the passage of the Budget Appropriations Bill by the previous assembly

MCAs passed the budget estimates. 8 election meant MCAs had no time for (+) MCA ACCUSES The move was found to be in vio- sessions. JULIUS OTIENO lation of the Public Finance Manage- The previous assembly instead KIDERO OF ANOMALY @juliusotieno04 ment Act, which guides the budgeting passed a vote-on-account which al- process. lowed the governor to withdraw only Nairobi county assembly majority Governor Mike Sonko can now begin “Upon approval of the budget esti- up to half of the amount budgeted for leader Abdi Guyo has accused former implementing his development proj- mates by the county assembly, the CEC during the financial year. Governor Evans Kidero of causing ects after he assented to a Bill enabling member for Finance shall prepare and The money could only be used on the anomaly that left Governor Mike him to withdraw cash from the coun- submit a County Appropriations Bill recurrent expenditure. Sonko’s hands tied when it came to ty’s account. to the assembly for approval of esti- But the new legislation allows the withdrawing cash from the county The county assembly approved the mates,” reads the law. county government to withdraw cash accounts. While tabling a republished Appropriations Bill 2017 last Thursday Clerk Jacob Ngwele said he was noti- to finance its Sh35.9 billion 2017/18 Appropriations Bill last week, Guyo before the governor signed it into law fied of the anomaly by a voter. budget. claimed that the former administration the following day. The Bill was published on March 4, Sonko’s first action could be with- hurried to publish the Bill so as to finance More news on Sonko had been unable to withdraw 2017, while the budget estimates were drawing funds to assist those who lost Kidero’s campaigns using county cash. our website. cash from the account because previ- approved on March 5. their property during last week’s fire at Former finance executive Gregory Scan this quick ous legislation allowing him to do so Former speaker Alex Magelo had Gikomba market. Mwakanongo denied the claims, saying response code had been overturned. ordered that the Bill be republished in “We have a budget under our disas- the assembly had not properly informed using your The county treasury had published accordance with the law, but political ter management unit and we are going him of their approvals before he smartphone. the Appropriations Bill 2017 before campaigns in the run-up to the August to address the issue,” Sonko said. prepared the budget estimates. 24 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 COUNTIES CENTRAL

PRESIDENTIAL POLL REMATCH Lakipia Governor CAMPAIGN TRAIL Nderitu Muriithi We’ll amend election laws whether Raila and Laikipia Anti-IEBC demos West MP likes it or not, say two Laikipia politicians Patrick Mariru in breeding anarchy, Nyahururu town The proposed amendments to the “But we want to tell Raila we will on Saturday says MP Waititu Elections Law will be passed in the pass the law on Tuesday whether he / NDICHU WAINAINA National Assembly whether opposition likes it or not,” Mariru said. Juja MP Francis Munyua Waititu has chief Raila Odinga likes it or not, two Kinyua said Raila has been putting accused NASA of misleading Kenyans. Laikipia politicians have said. numerous obstacles ahead of October The MP said the opposition leaders are Laikipia West MP Patrick Mariru 26 presidential election rematch, calling for demonstrations across the and Laikipia Senator John Kinyua because he hopes for a coalition country to trigger confusion in the guise on Saturday said NASA leaders government. of pushing for the removal of some IEBC are opposed to the amendments, The two addressed residents from officials. “They should come clean and because they neither understand the Nyandarua and Laikipia in Nyahururu tell Kenyans why they have refused to Constitution nor the law. town. settle the matter amicably. People have been injured and property vandalised during the anti-IEBC protests. They are breeding anarchy in our country, a thing that we won’t accept,” Waititu said. He spoke during the UhuRuto campaigns in his constituency on Friday. Waititu said NASA is aware Jubilee will win and its leaders want to rise to power through the backdoor. “They are busy giving pressers and persuading their followers to demonstrate against the IEBC, while we are hunting for votes,” he said. ANTI-IEBC PROTESTS Murang’a leaders accuse Raila of economic sabotage

A section of Murang’a leaders have accused NASA leader Raila Odinga of sabotaging the economy through anti-IEBC protests. They on Saturday said protesters have been breaking into individual businesses and looting. The leaders are Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Mathioya MP Peter Kimari, Maragua MP Mary Waithera, Gatanga MP Joseph Nduati and Senator Irungu Kang’ata. Nduati said the looting that was witnessed in Kisumu on Friday is a testimony of the leader of the opposition’s bad leadership.

Janet Silla is congratulated by one of her lecturers, Dr James Kuria, at St Paul’s University in Limuru on Friday /GEORGE MUGO SAYS IT LACKS MERIT MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Woman proves age is nothing but a number as she graduates at 80 Says when she joined the university, students and lecturers thought she was in the wrong place. Silla says if she gets money, she will continue with her education Gachagua wants are writing about.” Silla, who lives in versity, Uganda, in 2012. petition challenging Westlands, said she decided to go back She said if she gets funds, she will GEORGE MUGO to school to gain more knowledge and continue with her education. his win dismissed @geomugoh empower women and the youth. Silla urged the young people to go She was born in Itetani village, back to school and further their edu- Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua (pictured) An 80-year-old woman on Friday was Makueni county. Silla joined Kamag- cation. has asked the High Court to dismiss a among more than 2,000 graduates of ambo Teachers College in Nyanza in During the 26th graduation cere- petition challenging his victory. The MP, St Paul’s University. 1958 and was later posted at Karu- mony that was held at the university’s through lawyer Wahome Gikonyo, on Janet Silla (pictured) graduated with ra SDA Primary School, where she main campus in Limuru, chief guest Friday told Justice Jairus Ngaah at the a master’s degree in Community De- taught. Silla stopped teaching in 1960. Justice Kihara Kariuki urged students High Court in Nyeri that the petition filed velopment. The mother of four was later em- to be creative with the aim of helping by Michael Gichuru was misconceived She said when she joined the uni- ployed by the Postal Corporation of society. and has no merit. He said the petitioner versity, many students and lecturers Kenya as a telephone operator and “Society expects educated people failed to indicate whether he is a thought she was in the wrong place. posted to Kajiado in 1967. to make an impact. That is why you registered voter in the constituency. “Some would ask me, do you know She quit the job in 1971 to venture realise, even old people want to get an The petitioner wants the MP’s election where you are? What are you up to?” into self-employment. education,” he said. nullified, arguing the polls were marred she said. Silla later went back to school and Vice chancellor Joseph Galgalo by irregularities and the exercise was not “During the first week, I didn’t write graduated with a degree in Social urged the youth to be creative and in- transparent, accurate and credible. The notes. I was wondering what people Work and Counselling at Bugema Uni- novative in all aspects of life. pre-trial conference is set for tomorrow. Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 25

COUNTIES COAST REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KILIFI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act of 2012, the Kilifi County Public Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:

COUNTY CHIEF OFFICERS (13 POSITIONS) REF: CG/KLF/CPSB/ADVRT/05/10/17

The County Chief Officers shall be in –charge of the following portfolios 1. Finance & Economic Planning 2. Lands, Energy, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development. 3. Trade, Cooperative Development & Tourism 4. Environment, Natural Resources & Wildlife 5 Water & Sanitation Services 6 Medical Services 7. Public Health 8. Roads, Transport & Public Works 9. Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries 10. Education and ICT 11. Culture, Social Services and Sports 12. Devolution, Public Service and Disaster Management 13. Office of the Governor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in respect of exercising delegated powers and shall be responsible to the respective County Executive Committee Member for:

• Day to day administration of the department • Development and implementation of strategic plans and sector development goals including performance management • Formulation and implementation of effective programs aligned to County Vision and the County Integrated Development Plan • Implementation of policies formulated by the County and the National government • Implementation of county laws and regulations • Promoting National values and principles of governance & values and principles of public service as outlined in Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 113KM PROJECT Transport and • Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Department Infrastructure and the County Secretary PS John Mosonik inspects ongoing REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT works on the Tight security • Be a Kenyan citizen Merikenuni- • Have a Bachelors degree from a University recognized in Kenya Marafa-Sosoni • Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage road in Kilifi • Be computer literate county on Friday • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of socio-economic development objectives and the for building of /ALPHONCE GARI Kilifi County Integrated Development Plan and Vision 2030 • Have knowledge, experience and distinguished career of not less than 5 years at a senior management level • Be a strategic thinker and be results-oriented • Have excellent communication. organizational and interpersonal skills Garsen road • Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict timelines • Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Constant Shabaab attacks delayed work • Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity • Proof of registration with the relevant professional body will be required • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Mudinia said the government has Terms of service: Contract increased security patrols to ensure ALPHONCE GARI workers’ safety. Salary: As per Salary and Remuneration Commission guidelines @alphonce2011 He said the Jubilee administration For candidates to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, all applicants has invested heavily in Kilifi, Lamu, must obtain the following: (a) Tax compliance certificate from KRA Security has been beefed up in Lamu Mandera and Tana River counties. (b) Clearance certificate from HELB and Tana River counties to allow con- Officials of H-Young Limited, the (c) Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC) struction of the Sh10 billion Gars- contractor, said only five per cent of (d) Certificate of good conduct en-Witu-Lamu road. the road has been done. The project (e) Credit Reference Bureau clearance The work is one of the Sh40 billion was launched in January. All applicants MUST use the Application for Employment Form (KCPSB 001) road infrastructure projects in three Mosonik’s inspection included the The form can either be; • Obtained from the Kilifi County Public Service Board Offices OR coast counties initiated by the Jubilee 110km Malindi-Salagate road, the • Downloaded from the Kilifi County website administration. Frequent al Shabaab 36km Marikebuni-Marafa road and attacks have undermined the work the 6.7km Sabaki-Marikebuni road. Applicants should; and caused delays. “Out of the 607 kilometers of roads • Deliver the form to the Office of the Secretary; County Public Service Board at the Kilifi Complex Transport and Infrastructure PS under construction in the four coun- Centre, Tuskys Building 2nd Floor John Mosonik toured and inspected ties, Kilifi alone has benefitted from • Address it to;- the 113-kilometre project on Friday. 205 kilometres at a cost of Sh9 billion,” THE SECRETARY, COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD KILIFI COUNTY GOVERNMENT He said measures are in place to he said. P.O BOX 491-80108 enable the contractor to complete the Mosonik added that all roads under KILIFI. project within schedule. construction in the Coast region will Mosonik said the road will end mar- be completed as scheduled and no All applications in hard copy stating the post applied for should be received not later than 5.00pm ginalisation and boost the economy road will be abandoned. on 27th day of October, 2017. of the region. He said frequent terror He said 30 kilometres out of the Kilifi County is an equal opportunity employer hence encourages women and physically attacks and the dusk-to-dawn curfew 110km Malindi-Salagate road have For more news challenged persons to apply. have interfered with the construction’s been tarmacked. on our website, pace. It is expected to be completed in Mosonik said the government has scan this quick two years. constructed more than 2,600 kilome- response code Note: • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted Mosonik and Kenya National High- tres of tarmacked roads countrywide using your • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification way Authority director general Peter in the past four years. smartphone. 26 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 COUNTIES EASTERN

MALARIA LEAVES 30 DEAD THE DATA Marsabit nurses ‘to get back to work today after talks with Governor Ali’

Marsabit nurses are expected to end at least 30 residents dead. their three-month strike today, Gover- Ali pledged to supply modern 60M nor Mohammud Ali has said. equipment to health facilities, motivate Sum in shillings Marsabit The county government has been nurses and improve working conditions has allocated to enrol holding talks with the striking nurses. Ali to enable health workers to provide high said he would meet the nurses today. quality services. families in NHIF The county boss expressed confi- “I’m confident they will all return to Governor Mohammud Ali has said the dence that the medical staff would sign work to help our people at this critical county is undertaking a Sh60 million a return-to-work deal and resume their time,” he said on Thursday, praising the programme to have at least 50,000 duties to help in the war on a malaria nurses who have been serving residents Marsabit Governor Mohammud Ali distributes relief food in Saku subcounty on vulnerable families enrolled for NHIF outbreak that has hit the county and left since the infections broke out. September 29 /STEPHEN RUTTO cover. The county has lost 30 residents to malaria.

WAMAMA NA UHURUTO Kitui’s Wamama na Uhuruto Trust has raised the alarm over the “lacklustre and the pedestrian way” in which JP campaigns are carried out in the county. The group said JP pointmen, as was the case before the August 8 polls, are not doing much to marshal voters ahead of the rerun.

Former Meru Governor Peter Munya, President Uhuru Kenyatta and Governor Kiraitu Murungi at State House, Nairobi, on September 27 /PSCU SERVICE DELIVERY KEY no more divisions Don’t drag your clan, tribe into your work, Murungi-Munya unity good for Marsabit CECs told

Marsabit Governor Mohammud Ali has warned his Cabinet against dragging Meru’s growth — local leaders their tribes or clans into their work. He said ethnicity is only considered during the selection process to ensure ‘Politics is not enmity, but a healthy competition. Unity is strength and promotes services’ inclusion, but rendered “useless” once an officer takes the oath of office. “You are a Cabinet member serving the GERALD MUTETHIA and it will promote service delivery,” the election was nullified,” he said. posed by NASA to steer its policies, es- great residents of Marsabit county — not @TheStarKenya Kailemia said. Tigania East MP Josphat Gichunge pecially to youths. your clan or tribe,” Ali said during the Munya and Kiraitu shared a podium on Saturday said he brokered a deal to Manyara downplayed claims NASA swearing in of the new County Executive A section of Meru leaders have wel- for the first time since the August 8 have NASA leaders and supporters in has not made inroads in the county. Committee members. comed Governor Kiraitu Murungi and election when Uhuru toured the coun- the constituency back Jubilee Party in “I met Kajiado Central MP Elijah The job security of each CEC member his predecessor Peter Munya’s deci- ty on Friday. the upcoming presidential rerun. Memusi to deliberate on NASA support will be based on service delivery — not sion to unite and rally residents behind Munya, the PNU leader, has peti- “On behalf of Tigania East residents, in Meru. Supporters are still firm, es- one’s tribe or clan, the county chief President Uhuru Kenyatta. tioned Murungi’s victory at the High I demanded to know what position pecially in Nyambene, which was left added. He said services are not a favour, PNU woman MP loser Karambu Court in Meru. Uhuru urged him to will be given to immediate former Gov- out by the previous regimes in terms hence they must uphold the highest Kailemia on Saturday said through withdraw the petition “so I can reward ernor Munya. I then handed over NASA of state jobs and national dividends,” integrity and quality in their work. Two unity, Munya and Kiraitu will be able to you with a state job”. He has yet to heed defectors to the President,” he said. he said. MPs, the Marsabit senator and several transform the county. the President’s plea. Sources said NASA is under siege in Manyara said some leaders might MCAs also attended the event. She said it also resolves the differ- Imenti Central MP Kirima Nguchi- Meru after some of its leaders in the re- have joined Jubilee, but that does not The ceremony came after the county ences between the Nyambenes (Mun- ni also welcomed the move and urged gion pledged support for the President mean NASA supporters left with them. assembly vetted the nominees. ya’s backyard) and the Imentis (Kirai- Meru voters not to believe in NASA’s ahead of the October 26 election. “PNU supporters who shifted with Earlier, tabling the list of nominees in the tu’s backyard), which emerged after ‘irreducible-minimum’ demands. NASA’s pointman Mike Makarina on Munya to NASA are the same ones who House, Majority leader Halkano Konso the August 8 election. “Raila is using similar tricks he used Friday promised to work with Jubilee. are back with him in Jubilee. Makarina urged MCAs to carry out a thorough “Politics is not about enmity, but a after the August polls. He said he would This left NASA supporters in confu- has no clout and has been a political scrutiny to ensure only those capable of healthy competition. We were divid- never seek justice in court, but later sion. But Antony Manyara says he is the broker,” he said, adding they will con- performing assigned roles are approved. ed between Nyambene and Imenti, presented his election petition to the new NASA pointman. tinue to champion the NASA agenda to The governor got the greenlight to but now we are one. Unity is strength Supreme Court and, to our surprise, He said he was on Saturday pro- woo more residents. appoint all the nominees. Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 27 COUNTIES NORTHEASTERN

CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK Garissa Huduma staff walk to educate locals Mureithi says residents don’t understand the services off ered at the centre

ernment’s policy of taking services closer to the people, they off er mobile STEPHEN ASTARIKO services to far-fl ung areas. @stephen.astariko “We have been taking services to some areas, but there have been chal- ‘WE HAVE Huduma Centre staff yesterday walked lenges of poor roads and mobile net- through the streets of Garissa town to work connection,” she said. BEEN TAKING educate people on the services off ered  e state launched Huduma Cen- there. tres in 2013 to improve accountability SERVICES TO  e march was the climax of the and transparency in provision of pub- SOME AREAS, Customer Service Week to create lic services. awareness on services the centre of-  e centres are a one-stop shop BUT THERE fers to members of the public. for government services, where the HAVE BEEN Centre manager Margaret Mureithi public can get IDs, birth certifi cates, said many Garissa town residents do police abstracts, KRA services, NSSF CHALLENGES not know about the services off ered at cards, NHIF cards and registration of Huduma. self-help groups. OF POOR “We have realised that most people Before Huduma Centres were ROADS AND are unaware of the services off ered at launched, Kenyans had to move from Huduma Centre.  at is why we de- one offi ce to another, leading to un- MOBILE cided to walk and urge residents to necessary time wastage. It was a norm NETWORK come for services,” she said. to wait for months on end before ac- Mureithi said in line with the gov- quiring some basic documents. CONNECTION’

PASTORALISTS TO GET ANIMAL FEED Garissa Governor Ali Korane fl ags off a truck carrying Korane trucks livestock feed on Saturday / STEPHEN water to areas ASTARIKO hit by drought Balambala, Lagdera, Ijara and parts of Dadaab and Fafi are the worst-hit

funded by the European Union, through the National Drought Man- STEPHEN ASTARIKO agement Authority. @stephen.astariko  e governor assured residents the county government will scale-up Garissa Governor Ali Korane on Satur- drought mitigation eff orts to alleviate day launched a water trucking and an- the suff ering of the people and their imal feeding programme targetting ar- livestock. eas worst-hit by drought in the county. On Friday, a section of MCAs urged In the last few years, the county has the county government to prioritise experienced poor rains. tackling of drought, saying the situa- Currently, Garissa county is classi- tion is almost “getting out of hand”. fi ed as “stressed”. Areas such as Balambala, Lagdera, Ijara and parts of Dadaab and Fafi sub- (+) ANIMALS DYING counties are the worst-hit. OF HUNGER, THIRST Korane said the programme targets to reach the most aff ected members of Last month, Garissa MCAs urged the pastoral community. Governor Ali Korane to prioritise drought He said his administration will work intervention. e MCAs said Korane with the national government and de- should give more weight to issues velopment partners to address the that are pertinent to the mwananchi. drought situation in the county. “Animals are dying and livelihoods are Korane said the harsh weather con- also being threatened,” Abakaile MCA More news on dition has led to the loss of hundreds Mohamed Ali said. Dadaab’s Mohamed our website. of animals. Abdi said they are ready to pass the Scan this quick He fl agged off livestock feed to be supplementary budget as quickly as response code distributed in the county. possible to allow for interventions such using your  e livestock programme has been as providing water and animal feed. smartphone. 28 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 COUNTIES NYANZA

INHERITED WIDOW 10 YEARS AGO WANT GOONS ARRESTED HEARING ON TUESDAY Homa Bay man hangs himself after many It was a show of disrespect to trap MCAs Ranguma wants quarrels with wife over alleged affairs in assembly, say six Siaya ODM chairmen access to August 8

A man who accused his wife of cheating been fighting over her alleged affairs. ODM officials in Siaya county have urged knowledge and experience for the election materials on him has committed suicide in Homa “Elders and I have tried to [resolve] the police to speed up investigations into dockets to which they had been Bay town. wrangles between them,” he said. the hooliganism at the county assembly appointed. The hearing of an application in which Shortly after his wife had left for Ouru said Nyaoro used to pick a fight last week. Gem chairman Douglas Otiato on former Governor Jack Ranguma kesha on Friday, William Nyaoro, 55, with his wife whenever he came home Staff and Siaya MCAs on Tuesday Saturday said the attack was a show of requested for election materials from the ordered his children out of the house drunk. night were trapped in the assembly by disrespect for the House and MCAs. IEBC is set for Tuesday. It was postponed took a rope and hanged himself in their He would never leave money for food, protesters after the House rejected He spoke on behalf of ODM chairmen from Friday after the IEBC failed to sitting room. but would demand some when he got Governor Cornel Rasanga’s executive from all the six constituencies in Siaya respond. Ranguma has sued the IEBC, Nyaoro inherited the woman 10 years home. appointees. town. They urged the assembly to look Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and Kisumu ago when she was widowed. “He used to attack her with a panga if The assembly rejected all but for amicable ways of solving issues with county returning officer John Cox His son Felix Ouru said they have he didn’t get food,” Ouru said. one appointee, saying they lack the the executive. Lorionokou. He has filed a petition for the nullification of the Kisumu governor results. The hearing will be in November. Ranguma has accused the IEBC of mismanaging the August 8 election and wants the court to declare the announcement that Nyong’o won erroneous. “We also want a recount and audit of votes [after which] Ranguma would be found to have been properly elected,” lawyer Richard Onsongo said.

ASK FOR WANANCHI INPUT Kisumu MCAs investigate Public Service Board

The Kisumu county assembly has formed an ad hoc committee to investigate members of the Public Service Board. Through an advert, it has invited wananchi with information on abuse of office, gross misconduct, or incompetence to appear before the committee this week. The motion to form and approve the committee was moved on Thursday by majority leader Kenneth Odhiambo. He accused the board of failing to discharge its mandate professionally and violating the Constitution.

Tumaini Supermarket in Kisumu town, which was looted on Friday by anti-IEBC protesters /FAITH MATETE STORE BURGLED HUNT FOR MORE CULPRITS 7 arrested for looting Kisumu supermarket, hurling stones Property of undetermined value was stolen or destroyed as rowdy youths broke Tumaini Supermarket’s windows and stole food from the eatery

stration will be peaceful. Police fired tear gas and shot in the “The deliberate and conspicuous “Peaceful demonstration does air to force the youths out of the su- absence of the police as this incident Looting not part FAITH MATETE not involve destroying property and permarket. happened points to an unaccept- @faymatete breaking into a supermarket. We will Elsewhere, police came in Land able complicity and choreography of NASA anti-IEBC ensure that those who were involved Cruisers and water cannon trucks to for which the local police leadership Seven people have been arrested in are arrested and charged in court,” disperse the protesters who headed must come out clean,” the statement push, says Owili Kisumu county over Friday’s violent Yoma said on Saturday. towards Kondele. from ODM read. anti-IEBC demos. He said they have learnt from social They vandalised water pipes be- Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili County commander Titus Yoma said media and other outlets of people with longing to the Kisumu Water and on Saturday condemned the looting of two were arrested for breaking into police teargas. Sewerage Company. (+) NASA PROTESTS Tumaini Supermarket (pictured) during and looting Tumaini Supermarket, Yoma said they should give it back Most businesses remained as the the anti-IEBC protest on Friday. He said it while five hurled stones at passers-by. before police catch up with them. protesters lit bonfires and carried a 3 TIMES A WEEK will scare away potential investors. Yoma said they are looking for goods The Friday demonstration in Kisu- mock coffin of IEBC chief executive Owili said the looting should be treated stolen from Tumaini and the culprits. mu town started out peacefully in the Ezra Chiloba. NASA last week announced that the as a crime and not part of a peaceful Property of undetermined value morning but turned chaotic after a ODM executive director Oduor anti-IEBC protests will now be three demonstration. “We are asking police was stolen or destroyed as the youths group of youths broke into Tumaini. Ong’wen condemned the incident, times a week – Monday, Wednesday to protect property. Those businesses broke the supermarket’s windows and The youths broke the supermarket’s saying it is a broader scheme to dele- and Friday. NASA has called for reforms employ many people,” he said. He spoke stole food from the eatery. windows and main entrance, attacked gitimise the demonstrations to call at the IEBC before the October 26 fresh during interdenominational prayers at He said they were told the demon- staff and proceeded to loot the store. for electoral justice. presidential election. Jomo Kenyatta sports ground. Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 29 COUNTIES WESTERN

SENSED DEFEAT? NASA to sue if ‘Jubilee changes election laws’ Wetang’ula says they are not fools. He terms Jubilee’s move the last kicks of a dying horse

Judiciary as their last tool to defend to the Constitution and will not sit and BRIAN OJAMAA watch as Jubilee “defi les” the Constitu- @ojamab tion in their favour. He said NASA will not go to the polls NASA will move to court to stop the if all the stumbling blocks are not re- implementation of the Elections Law moved. e senator said Bungoma is if Jubilee MPs succeed in amending it, behind NASA chief Raila Odinga and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula can’t wait to liberate the country from has said. Jubilee. WETANG’ULA He said NASA leaders are not fools e Ford Kenya boss was accom- and they read mischief in the law panied by Tongaren MP Eseli Simiyu, SAID NASA amendment move. Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi and WILL USE THE e senator on Saturday said that Bungoma Deputy Governor Charles Jubilee has sensed defeat in the repeat Ngome. JUDICIARY presidential election and that is why Wamunyinyi said NASA is aware they want to change the law. that IEBC chairman Wafula Chebuka- AS THEIR He said Jubilee will not succeed ti is trying his best to bring reforms to LAST TOOL TO with their plans. the Commission, but he is facing resis- “What they are doing is the last tance from Jubilee. DEFEND TO kicks of a dying horse and it is against “We know Jubilee is frustrating Che- the Constitution,” he said. bukati, who has vowed not to allow the Wetang’ula said NASA will use the election to be stolen again,” he said. SUPREME PROMISES UHURU 100,000 VOTES ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and former Vihiga MP www.the-star.co.ke I’m not buying Yusuf Chanzu in Muludu, Vihiga county, on August 4 IDs – Chanzu / JOSEPH JAMENYA Says those calling him a ‘tumbocrat’ are wrong as he is not in Jubilee for money

then little-known Moses Akaranga. BREAKING JOSEPH JAMENYA Last week, during a NASA rally, Agoi @JamenyaJ apologised to the people of Vihiga for asking them to vote for “moles”. On Wednesday last week, Chanzu Former Vihiga MP Yusuf Chanzu has was among leaders who joined Jubilee said he is not in the business of buying and were welcomed to the party by IDs in Vihiga county. Deputy President William Ruto. He said since he ditched ANC for Ju- Chanzu said he is disappointed with NEWS YOU HAVE 1 NEW MESSAGE bilee, NASA co-principal Musalia Mu- Mudavadi for supporting Governor Huruma Miracle Baby rescued. davadi, Vihiga Senator George Khaniri Wilbur Ottichilo of ODM. www.the-star.co.ke and Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi have been He said he wants to work with the tarnishing his name. government for the good of the people Chanzu said it does not make sense of Vihiga. ON THE GO that he buys IDs, yet he needs the same Chanzu said, “I have been in elective people to vote for Jubilee. posts since 1997. I’m not in Jubilee be- e former MP, who contested for cause of money.” Vihiga governor on the ANC ticket but lost, said he delivered all the seats in his Vihiga constituency. (+) NASA DEFECTORS “As I was busy campaigning for ANC, they were backstabbing me by TERMED ‘HUNGRY’ TO SUBSCRIBE supporting somebody else,” he said. Chanzu was speaking on Saturday Last week, Luhya leaders allied to when he met Jubilee supporters from NASA criticised community members SMS ‘NEWS’ TO Vihiga. who have shifted support to President He said those calling him a “tumbo- Uhuru Kenyatta. ey said the defectors crat” are wrong as he is not in Jubilee were rejected by the voters on August for money. 8 and did not have any infl uence. e Chanzu said on August 8, Jubilee got leaders dismissed the defectors, saying 18,000 votes from the county, but he they are “hungry” and are looking for will make sure the tables turn on Oc- favours from Jubilee. NASA leaders 20554 tober 26. urged Luhyas to unite. Recently, Uhuru For more news AT JUST KSH 5/- PER ALERT He promised to deliver more than was received in Western by former on our website, T E RMS AN D CON D ITIO N S APPLY 100,000 votes from Vihiga to Jubilee. Funyula MP Paul Otuoma, former Vihiga scan this quick Chanzu said Mudavadi is not popu- Governor Moses Akaranga and former response code THESTARKENYA lar enough even in his backyard, say- governor aspirants Alfred Khang’ati using your ing he lost in the 2002 election to the (Bungoma) and Yusuf Chanzu (Vihiga). smartphone. 30 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 COUNTIES RIFT VALLEY

LIVESTOCK INCURSIONS Samburu speaker accused of invading Laikipia ranches

Laikipia farmers have asked area security officers to help drive out hundreds of livestock that have invaded private farms in the county. The county’s farmers’ association claims that some 119 head of cattle belonging to Samburu county speaker Solomon Lempere have illegally entered two private farms in Laikipia. “We want the police to quickly investigate the matter,” Elodie Sampere said on behalf of Laikipia Farmers Association. Lempere denied his cattle illegally entered Laikipia. He threatened to sue those behind the claims. “My cattle are in Samburu East and those spreading the rumours only want to malign my name. I have instructed my lawyers to closely follow the matter,” Lempere told the Star on the phone. Laikipia County Commissioner Onesmus Musyoki confirmed that he received information indicating that Lempere’s ‘MOTHER WAS ALREADY PREGNANT WHEN WE GOT MARRIED’ livestock had crossed over into private ranches in the county. Left: Loise “Some 119 cattle were found Kibor speaks trespassing in Suyian and Kamogi to journalists ranches. Among the herders was Kibor’s ‘daughter’ Loise in Eldoret on Lempere Lobaru, a relative of the Saturday. Samburu speaker,” Musyoki said. Above: Jackson He however said cases of private land Kibor leaves the invasions by pastoralists had drastically demands DNA test after court on Friday reduced. He promised to take necessary after his divorce action on trespassers. case was It is claimed that Lempere had determined made calls to a Suyian ranch staffer / MATHEWS NDANYI demanding that his cattle be released. mother loses divorce case The livestock had been detained. The farmers said the speaker’s herdsmen were operating out of a home Prominent businessman had disowned child during hearing, says he will in the Pinguaan Valley ranch, where they only recognise her other siblings who will be entitled to inheritance said he owns no land. Cases of armed pastoralists invading private ranches in Laikipia are not new. (+) I’LL LIVE LONGER NOW THAT yers will file an appeal this week. The government, in March this year, During the hearing, Kibor had dis- gazetted seven zones in the county MATHEWS NDANYI SHE IS GONE, SAYS BUSINESSMAN owned Loise. as dangerous and intensified police @ndanyi_mathews He said he married her mother in operations in the areas in a move aimed 1966 when she was already carrying at pacifying the region. A ‘daughter’ of veteran politician Jack- Prominent Eldoret businessman Jackson Kibor says he the pregnancy. The operation is still on. son Kibor now wants DNA tests con- can now “live longer” after a court dissolved his 51-year “I don’t recognise her as my daugh- A report published in May this year titled ducted to prove that he is her biological marriage to his second wife Josephine. “At my age I can ter and I will not give her anything as ‘Cattle Barons: Political Violence, Land father. die very fast if I am disturbed. But now that the court has inheritance,” Kibor said in Eldoret af- Invasions and Forced Displacement in Loise Kibor is the daughter of Ki- removed her from my life, I think I will even live longer,” ter Friday’s ruling. Kenya’s Laikipia County’, found that bor’s second wife Josephine who lost a Kibor said on Friday. The politician had accused his wife of However, Loise insisted that Kibor political elites were operating in cartel- divorce case with her husband on Fri- cruelty, desertion and interfering with his land at Kipkabus. is her biological father and demanded like fashion to orchestrate invasions of day last week. The court agreed with him on all grounds except desertion, that a DNA test be conducted to prove private farms across the region. Chief magistrate Charles Obulut- which his lawyers could not prove. “The behaviour of the the claim. The report indicates that some 85 sa ordered that the couple’s 51-year respondent caused the petitioner mental torture and “I am ready to go for DNA tests any- people have been killed as a result of the marriage certificate be cancelled on anguish. She was rude and disobedient to him and efforts where to prove that Kibor is my bio- COURT SAID incursions, while thousands have been grounds of Josephine’s cruelty to her to have them reconcile cannot work,” chief magistrate logical father,” Loise said. displaced from their homes. 83-year-old husband. Charles Obulutsa ruled. Obulutsa said things had fallen She said the test must be conducted WOMAN WAS Herders armed with sophisticated Josephine was given 30 days to ap- apart in the marriage and that there was no option other in a public hospital with independent CRUEL TO weapons have been blamed for causing peal the ruling. than divorce. medics who cannot be influenced by unrest in the county, which is a popular She already indicated that her law- the wealthy businessman. HUSBAND tourist destination.

VOTE-HUNT Laboso leads JP MPs in campaign for Uhuru

Jubilee leaders at the weekend held a series Rift to rally behind President Uhuru Kenyatta of rallies in Bomet county, where they asked and Deputy President William Ruto. They said NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga to the duo deserve a second term in office for quit active politics. their development record. Uhuru will face off Led by Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso, with Raila in the October 26 repeat presidential Woman Representative Joyce Korir, North election. “Kenya requires a leader who can Horr MP Chachu Ganya and former Othaya unite the country. I am appealing to residents MP Mary Wambui, the leaders said Raila was of the South Rift to reelect Uhuru so that Bomet woman representative Joyce Korir, too old to lead the country. he can steer the country to a higher level of Governor Joyce Laboso and former MP Mary They appealed to residents of the South economic development,” Laboso said. Wambui in Bomet on Saturday / KIPYEGON CHIRCHIR Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 31

SUDOKU / SIMPLE ALL IN THE STARS

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SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 Find and mark all the words DOWN fl owers (4) hidden inside the box. e words You will fi nd that knowledge can be gained WORD SEARCH may be placed horizontally, if you are willing to listen. Uncertainty 1 one of the counties in Kenya (5) ACROSS vertically, or diagonally. 2 a person who gives private instruction (5) about your relationship is prevalent. 3 the act of damaging something or someone 1 brief written record (5) (6) 5 a sharp vibrating sound as of a plucked string ALL I HAVE LANDSLIDE 4 Hon member of national assembly from (5) ANGEL LIKE A STONE Tana River (6) 8 former Governor for Baringo County (6) BABY BOY LIKE GLUE CAPRICORN 5 one of two or more layers one atop another 9 more than is needed, desired, or required (5) BEAUTIFUL MESMERIZE December 22 - January 20 (4) 10 a system for transferring messages from CLOCKS MISS YOU 6 use to one’s advantage (5) one computer to another (5) Verbal abuse could lead to carelessness. 7 former member of national assembly from 11 at any time (4) COME OVER PICTURE You’re ready to take action and take over. Isiolo County (7) 13 Hon member of national assembly for DRIFT AWAY RAIN ON ME 12 a person who is voluntarily absent from Lafey (7) FIGHTER RIGHT THURR Take some time out. home or country (5) 15 an answer indicating why a suit should be FRONTIN’ SAY YE S 14 the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet (4) dismissed (4) GET BUSY SENORITA 15 two people considered as a unit (4) 18 one of the counties in rift valley region (7) 16 a male monarch or emperor especially of 20 Hon member of national assembly for Tiaty SPACER SPACER SO AQUARIUS Russia prior to 1917 (4) Constituency (7) GET LOW GONE 17 a large natural stream of water larger than 23 a fl at-bottomed volcanic crater that was GOSSIP FOLKS SOMEDAY January 21 - February 19 a creek (5) formed by an explosion; often fi lled with HEADSTRONG STAND UP Be careful not to get involved in other 19 plural form of the noun datum (4) water (4) I CAN STUCK people’s personal aff airs. Don’t be too 20 Jubilee nominated member of national 25 Hon member of national assembly for I WANT YOU SUGA SUGA assembly (7) Galole constituency (7) shy to promote your own interests. 21 Hon member of national assembly for 28 a particular environment or walk of life (4) I’M WITH YOU SUNRISE Taveta (6) 29 the time after sunset and before sunrise IGNITION SUPERMAN 22 Senator for Siaya County (6) while it is dark outside (5) IN DA CLUB TROUBLE 24 an acute but unspecifi c feeling of anxiety 30 having or indicative of high or elevated INTO YOU UNWELL PISCES (5) character (5) INTUITION February 20 - March 20 26 the sacred writings of the Christian 31 Governor for Kisumu County (6) SPACER religions (5) 32 a raised structure on which gifts or Try to make your lover understand that you 27 make a great eff ort at a mental or physical sacrifi ces to a god are made (5) task (5) 33 open and observable; not secret or hidden need to do things with your friends. You need 28 essential oil or perfume obtained from (5) to take a good look at all sides of an issue. ARIES March 21 - April 20 You will be extremely sentimental, and if pushed by others you may hold a lasting grudge. taurus April 21- May 21 Although upsetting, changes in your situation will be favorable. You may fi nd that your boss is not delighted with your work lately.

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FOOTBALL Coach Muiruri warns Homeboyz over complacency BY SONU TANU/ Despite the lofty game to lose if we had approached it coach Sammy Okoth was happy with standings they enjoy in the SportPesa with positive attitude. the results, saying they wanted to prove Premier League, there is still no room for All the same, we have learnt our to Kenyans that they deserved to be in complacency for Kakamega Homeboyz lessons and we e are now focusing on the top-tier league following the court as coach Mike Mururi tore at his players the next match and we hope to get ruling that had plucked the club from for underrating opponents Zoo Kericho, maximum points,” the coach said. the league. “ culminating in a 1-0 loss at the Kericho He said his defenders were a bit lax We are out to prove the club has Green Stadium. and disorganised—a thing that earned talent that should not be left to go to Mururi, a retired former Kenyan the home team a deserved victory. waste. It was a hard game and I thank my international player for the defunct Zoo found the back of the net charges for playing well and dominating Kericho Brooke Bond, admitted that his through Duncan Namasaka in the the game,” he said. Zoo host Nzoia side didn’t play well against Zoo over 38th minute when he fired home Sugar on Wednesday in one of the mid- the weekend. “We had a bad attitude a thundering shot from Nicholas week fixtures while Homeboyz next towards this game. This was not the Kipkirui’s cross. On his part, Zoo’s head face Nakumatt at home.

Zoo’s Danson Namasaka and FOOTBALL Ray Omondi of Leopards in a recent match /FILE Daggers drawn Vihiga United keep one-point lead at the top of National Super League after beating Kenya Police

BY ANGWENYI GICHANA / The race for third with 60 points. On Wednesday, promotion to the SportPesa Premier Vihiga hosts KCB at Mumias Sports League intensified with the top three Complex, a game expected to be ex- National Super League sides separated plosive. Vihiga United’s by a point. Wazito playing without their coach Dennis Ombera Log leaders Vihiga United, second Frank Ouna, who traveled with the tackles Ezekiel placed Kenya Commercial Bank and National team Harambee Stars for Omula (R) of City third-placed Ushuru—all recorded friendly matches against Iraq and Stars at Camp crucial wins in weekend fixtures. Thailand ended their jinx against Toyoyo in past Vihiga returned to winning ways, Nairobi Stima with a 2-0 win. Den- duel /FILE beating Kenya Police 3-0 at Karuturi nis Gicheru scored Wazito’s first goal grounds in Naivasha on Saturday. through a penalty which was awarded Ugandan import Rashid Kyambad- after Joe Waithira was brought down de, Patrick Okulo and Clyde Senaji in the box. Kennedy Ayieko added the were on target for the Vihiga County second after he was put through by Pi- Government-sponsored outfit. stone Mutamba. Chris Onyango scored the lone goal Cash-strapped Isibania played to as KCB saw off relegation-threatened a barren draw with GFE 105 at in El- Mosca 1-0 at Camp Toyoyo grounds in doret while the game between strug- Jericho to maintain the second posi- glers Agro Chemicals and AP was tion while at Afraha Stadium in Nak- abandoned at Muhoroni Stadium after uru, Ushuru edged out hosts Nakuru the policemen protested a decision to All Stars 2-1. award Agro a penalty. Nakumatt’s All Stars defender scored two un- In other games on Friday, Kibera Clinton Kisavuki fortunate own goals with Joseph Black Stars held Bidco United to a 1-1 tussles for Chege scoring for All Stars. The hosts draw while Talanta and Palos played to the ball with finished the game with 10 men after a barren stalemate. St Joseph’s Youth Muhoroni’s Peter Ng’ang’a was given his marching upset hosts Modern Coast Rangers 1-0 Jacobs Faiana at orders. Vihiga remained top of the log at KPA Mbaraki in Mombasa. The win the weekend. with 62 points from 29 matches with lifted the Nakuru-based side from rel- /OLIVER MORGAN KCB second with 61 while Ushuru are egation zone.

FOOTBALL Hope as Muhoroni , Stima fight for survival

BY FRANCIS WADEGU / Just a week ago it seemed found the target. Kivovi completed his brace in the obvious that Muhoroni Youth and Western Stima 78th minute with an expertly taken penalty as were certain candidates for relegation at the end Muhoroni went 4-1 up. of the 2017 SportPesa Premier League season but The retailers got two quick fire goals in the 81st now more than ever, they seem to have found in and 86th minutes through Peter Nzuki and Faruk them the fighting spirit to beat the drop. Mudoola but their threatened dramatic comeback Saturday’s unlikely wins for the two hitherto ran out of time. That win so Muhoroni move up to relegation bound clubs saw them leave the drop 16th in the eighteen team league with 24 points zone for the first time in months exchanging places For Stima’s new coach Richard Makumbi, the with now basement club Mathare United and victory over flip flopping Bandari was God-sent. improving Thika United who were not in action. The hosts went ahead at the half hour mark when In their seven-goal thriller at Ruaraka against Robert Achema smashed home a cross delivered by Nakumatt who were reinstated to the top tier Ugandan Villa Omrochan. league earlier last week, Muhoroni’s Collins Agade Darius Msagha levelled matters for Bandari early drilled an unstoppable shot that gave Muhoroni the in the second half after combining well with Abdalla lead that was doubled five minutes to the break by Hassan but Oromchan then scored the decisive goal Hassan Kiyoyi. late in the game with a low drive that proved too hot Nakumatt hit the ground running in the second to handle for Bandari custodian Wilson Obungu. half, pulling a goal back in 68th minute via Kennedy For the first time, Stima are out of the relegation Onyango, only for Muhoroni to return their two goals zone with 26 points. Mathare are bottom with 23 cushion three minutes later when John Njoroge points—one behind second from bottom Thika. Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 35 SPORTS LOCAL

BASKETBALL HANDBALL Akinyi named Africa Zone Five Club Champs Black Mamba eye MVP as KPA retain women’s title in Kampala next month’s club show in Tanzania BY DANN O’WERRE/ Kenya Ports Authority KPA) of Don Bosco and Kenyan Velma Achieng who and Kenya national play-maker Natalie Akinyi plays for Uganda Christian University (UCU). BY AGNES MAKHANDIA / Black was named the Fiba Africa Zone Five Club Achieng, who guided UCU to the placed second Mamba men’s team have switched championship Most Valuable Player (MVP). after a 77-60 victory against other Ugandan side focus on next month’s East and The indefatigable point guard guided KPA to Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) was also Central Africa Club Championship a 63-49 victory over compatriots and national named the event’s top scorer and re-bounder. in Tanzania after finishing top at champions Equity Bank in a deciding fixture KPA, Equity and UCU each lost a game in the the end of the Kenya Handball played before a rousing crowd at the Lugogo week-long show. Federation (KHF) league first leg. Indoor Stadium, Kampala Uganda yesterday. KPA men were placed third after they beat Unbeaten Black Mamba wrapped KPA trailed15-13 in the first quarter but were Betway Power of Uganda 75-53. Arial Okal nailed up the first phase of the league with on top in the three quarters with a 14-8, 19-12 and 22 points and Victor Bosire bagged 15. City Oilers 29-25 win over Ulinzi Youth to finish 17-14 margin respectively. Selina Okumu bagged of Uganda won the men’s title after beating top of the standings with 20 points. 15 and Betty Kananu scored 14 for the ports Patriots of Uganda 69-51. KPA had lost 73-65 to Austin Omondi ( 7 ), Innocent women. Samba Mjomba shot the losers’ 17. eventual winners City Oilers while Patriots also Onyango ( 7 ) and Byron Agunda ( Akinyi together with Mercy Wanyama of Equity lost 83-74 in the semi finals. The winning teams 4 ) top-scored for Mamba as Noah were named in the tournament’s top five that booked tickets to the prestigious Africa club Cheruiyot ( 8 ) Samuel Wabwire( also included Maureen Amoding, lkuhanga Irene championships latter in the year. 7 ) and Mode Jumango ( 3 ) led the military side. KPA’s Natalie Abdalla Otieno, who was holding Akinyi /FILE brief for Mamba coach Martin Abunde, said finishing top of the league in the first leg gives them morale ahead of the regional show set for November 20-26 in Dar. “The new players have impressed this season and we hope to challenge for the trophy in regional show after placing second in 2015 in Rwanda,” said Otieno. He said he hopes more of their players will land professional deals in the region after Kenyan keeper Junior Agunda was signed with Rwanda side Police after last year’s event. The self-supporting outfit signed Kenyatta University duo of Paul Ondara and Samuel Musenge. In other matches KDF overwhelmed National Youth Services 42-18, Nanyuki squeezed a 25-21 win over Boomarang before National Cereals and Produce Board walloped Generation 44-15. In the ladies category, champions Nairobi Water beat fast-raising Divas 30-18. Brenda Ariviza and Gladys Chillo topscored for the winners with five points each. ATHLETICS GOLF Adarsh rules DStv tourney in Eldoret Lumbasi is best BY STANLEY MAGUT / Adarsh Korikwang returns after four years in the cold to win Family Bank women’s crown Shah shot 39 stableford points to win the eighth leg of the DStv golf tournament on Saturday at the nine- 1:05.26 ) placed in that order to com- a bit with a sprint finish and to my hole Eldoret club. plete the top six places while Maxwell surprise, he responded and we had The Handicap 10 golfer started Jorum Lumbasi Rotich ( 1:05.31 ), Bernard Kipkemboi to fight for the tape. I am very happy with a bogey on hole one par five BY STANLEY MAGUT wins the race ( 1:05.42 ), Raymond Komen ( 1:05.44 ) after successfully defending the race. followed by a par on par three before @mgtstan /STANLEY MAGUT and Felix Kibitok ( 1:05.48 ) closed the My next stop is New Delhi later this shooting a blank on hole three par top ten places. month,” Lumbasi added. four. He recovered with a bogey on Jorum Lumbasi yesterday successfully The prestigious race saw Lumbasi Kipkoech was making his third ap- hole four par four and extended the defended his title at the 11th edition of in command from the gun with five pearance at the race after being locked lead with pars to end the first nine Family Bank Eldoret Half Marathon other athletes in toe until the 15th ki- out last due to bib complications de- with 19 points. as former world junior cross country lometres. From this point, the rhythm spite finishing second. “They told me He, however got a bogey on par champion Pauline Korikwong made changed with Kipkoech as Lumbasi’s my bib number was note registered four, hole ten and double bogey in a major comeback after four years in only challenger. and I had to be locked. I came back to the following hole. He subsequently cold. Kipkoech even led for a while at prove them wrong,” Kipkoech said. played four pars, a bogey and shot a Lumbasi, who made his debut in 18km, where he opened 50-metres In the women’s category, Korik- birdie on par five hole 18 for a total of the half marathon last year, shook off gap. However, he failed to maintain wong clocked 1:13.08 to easily win the 20 points. strong challenge from Isaac Kipkoech pace and with 500 metres to go, Lum- race. She was followed by Josphine Jackson Kiprono ( 21 ) shot to win his second title. basi raced from behind to overtake Chepkoech ( 1:14.47 ) and Winnie Jep- identical 19 points in both runs for Lumbasi clocked 1:03.47 — 31 sec- him with 100m metres remaining to korir ( 1:15.29 ) in second and third 38 points to place second while onds slower than previous mark— to successfully defend his title. places respectively. Peninah Kandie Benjamin Chemwolo sealed the beat Kipkoech to second place in “I had lost hope when Kipkoech clocked 1:16.34 to place fourth while podium with 37 stableford points. He 1:03.48 following a sprint finish. Dan- opened a gap but when I realised he Sharon Chelimo ( 1:16.34 ) was fifth. beat Jane Koech and captain Moses iel Kipkosgei clocked 1:03.56 to seal had started slowing down and looking Gladys Yator ( 1:17.06 ), Peris Cherono Tanui, John Kibosia on count back the podium places . back, I decided to up my pace before ( 1:17.23 ), Lydia Njeri ( 1:17.26 ) and after they also registered 37 points in Micah Cheserek ( 1:05.10 ), Edwin catching up with him,” Lumbasi said. Naum Tuwei ( 1:17.28 ) followed in that order. “It was a good day for me Yator ( 1:05.14 ) and Timothy Rono ( “In the last 100m, I teased him that order. to post such results,” Shah said. 36 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 SPORTS LOCAL

Allan Iningu CRICKET during national hockey team training at City Obado claims four Park Stadium wickets as Kenya yesterday /OLIVER MORGAN beat Netherlands

BY DUN OKINYO / Kenya yesterday edged out Netherlands by two wickets at Buffalo Park, South Africa to revived their chances of qualifying for next year’s ICC World Cup. The win, coming two days after four wicket loss in the first match, lifted Kenya to the fourth place behind leaders Netherlands, Papua New Guinea and Scotland. Spinner Shem Obado claimed four wickets to restrict the leaders to 224 for nine after Kenya had won the toss. Former skipper Collins Obuya then anchored a tense chase with an unbeaten 56 from 101 balls as Kenya dislodged Hong Kong from the fourth place with three balls to spare. Dhiren Gondaria topscored with a fluent 63 from 82 balls to get Kenya back into the game after they had been reduced to 43 for 2 in eight overs. Irfan Karim ( 6 ) and Alex Obanda ( 19 ) fell to Netherlands openers before Kanbis duo of Gondaria and Rakep Patel put on 45 in 13 overs. HOCKEY The dismissal of Rakep on 17 paved way to what was to be Kenya’s biggest stand between Gondaria and Obuya but the stand only lasted three overs, yielding 17 runs. Rushab Patel gave Obuya, who was scoring at a low run rate a fifth wicket KHU unveil squads stand of 36 runs before Reolof van der Naise makes comeback as 36 players are named for Africa show in Egypt Merwe ( 2 for 35 ) broke the stand. Nelson Mandela added on 25 from Okumu and on-form Audrey Omaido Linus (USIU-A), defenders Constant 31 balls to get Kenya to 198 with six (Telkom), Rhoda Kuira (USIU) and assistant Wakhura (Butali), Sammy Oungo and overs to go. captain Gilly Okumu (Strathmore). Richard Birir (Police) and Captain Maxwell His dismissal paved way to Gurdeep BY MESHACK KISENGE Telkom’s Lilian Aura will captain the Mutahi (Butali). Singh who only made eight runs. @kisengemeshack1 the 18-member squad. Others in the squad The midfield will feature assistant After Gurdeep’s dismissal with 10 are—Goalkeepers: Onyango Cynthia captain Willis Okeyo (Police), Allan Iningu runs required, brought some tension Striker Pauline Naise made a come back to (Telkom), Rachael Kerubo (Amira); (Sikh), Kariuki Francis (Strathmore), in Kenya’s inning as another wicke, the national team as Kenya Hockey Union Defenders: Teresa Juma Flavia Mutiva and Francis Esikuri (Sikh) and Oliver Echenje Nehemiah Odhiambo fell immediately. named strong squads of 36 players (men Rachel Ousa (Telkom), Muragu wanjiru and (Police) as strikers include— regular George But with Obuya having settled for and women) ahead of the Africa Cup of Elizabeth Ngombo (strathmore); Midfield: Mutira (Chase), Festus Otieno (Strath) and over 27 overs, it was so late for the Nations set for Ismailia, Egypt later this Tracy Karanja, Caroline Guchu (Telkom), Amos Barkibir (Police). European side to salvage anything month. Vodoti Sandra, Rachel Wangui (USIU-A) Senge encouraged the final squad to from the match. It was a tale of two Naise, who turn up for the KHU premier and Karanja Yvonne (Strathmore). maintain high levels of training. halves in Netherlands innings as they league side Amira Sailors, last featured for In the men’s squad, coach Meshack He said: “Let them not relent in training rushed to 120 for no loss in after 20 the national team in 2015 during the World Senge has drafted five new players in the since we are on a mission to win the global overs but lost eight wickets for 104. League Two series in Uruguay before team. title. We are not going as flower girls there.” Openers Stephen Myburgh and opting for women’s football. They are fast-raising Kenya police KHU patron Chris Diaz called upon Wesley Baresi had a positive scoring Her return to the team is major boost for defender Patrick Masibo, goalkeeper Allan corporate world to inject more finances half centuries in their 123 balls stand the side that will be handled by new coach Agesa (Parkroad Baders), defender Ken into the team. that produced 120 runs. Barresi was Willis Otieno who takes over from Nixon Munialo (Wazalendo), midfielder Vincent “The government gave 7.5m and we have the top scorer with 69 from 84 balls Nyangaga. Odhiambo (Butali) and striker Wabwire a deficit of Sh6.5m. I call upon corporate to before falling to Ngoche. Naise will, however muscle for the Danstone (Multimedia). come to our rescue and send our teams to After Barresi’s dismissal, starting line up against impressive Maureen Others in the team are keeper Kipkemboi Egypt.” Netherlands lost three other wickets in quick succession to stay on 134 for 4, thanks mainly to Ngoche who bagged Shem Obado in two more. Despite losing wickets on SWIMMING previous action one end, Peter Seelar held up one end Obure, Mungai set for Singapore Masters Championships /FILE scoring half a century.

BY STAR REPORTER / Kenya’s Anne Obure butterfly but I will not compete in the event and Clare Mungai will be flying the country’s this time round,” she said. flag in the Singapore Masters swimming Obure qualified for the event by virtue of Championships planned for October 29. her good time and hopes to win some of her Obure, 33, will be making her debut in the categories. event and will feature in three events thus Besides, she said she will be hoping to gather 50m freestyle, 50m breast stroke and 100m enough experience and exposure during the breast stroke. event as she seeks to form a masters team Mungai, on the other hand, will feature in back at home. “It’s unfortunate that Nairobi 50m back stroke and breast stroke ( 50 and Amateur Swimming Association (NASA) no 100m). longer cover masters events in their calendar Mungai, 35, is fresh from featuring in and this is proving hard for those of us who another masters event in New Zealand last have a passion for swimming,” she noted. April, where she posted personal best times She said they will have to cater for their in all her events. She said her target this own travel and upkeep. The two will depart on time round will be to improve on her events. October 25th through Hong Kong in a bid to Clare Mungai and Anne Obure (R) “In New Zealand, I also took part in the 50m have some days to acclimatize. Monday, October 9, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 37 SPORTS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION Robben gives up on qualification “After the result despite Dutch win in Sweden we Super Eagles soar could not do AMSTERDAM/ Netherlands captain much more than Arjen Robben has given up hope on Nigeria the first African country to qualify for Russia as Tunisia need point to seal slot come out with the side advancing to the 2018 World our chests out. Cup finals despite the side registering BY JOHANNESBURG / Alex Iwobi’s second-half winner en- But to win 8-0 a 3-1 win at Belarus in their penulti- sured Nigeria became the first African nation to qualify in Belrus was mate qualifier on Saturday. for the 2018 World Cup when their 1-0 home victory over never going to be The Dutch still have a mathemati- Zambia on Saturday moved them into an unassailable realistic. And 7-0 cal chance of reaching Russia if they lead in their group. at home against beat Sweden in Amsterdam on Tues- Tunisia stand on the brink of a place as they main- Sweden, that’s day but admit that the seven-goal tained their three-point lead at the top of their group not going to victory margin needed to leapfrog with one match left to play. The other two groups remain happen either,” their opponents is highly unlikely. “It in the balance and will be settled on the last match day – RARJEN ROBEN caused me a lot of pain but unfortu- in November. The African qualifiers come from the five nately that is part of sport,” said the group winners. Bayern Munich winger, who after 95 Iwobi netted with a neat finish inside the box in the caps is edging ever closer to the end 73rd minute of an open contest in Uyo after both Wilfred to his international career. Ndidi and Moses Simon had squandered earlier chances. Saturday’s result left the Dutch on Zambia were the only country still capable of catch- 16 points from nine matches in Group ing Nigeria in Group B but needed an unlikely away win A, three behind second-placed Swe- against the Super Eagles, who have now qualified for den, who have a vastly superior goal six of the last seven World Cup finals, missing out only difference of plus-19 compared to in 2006. Nigeria advanced to 13 points with Zambia on plus-six for the Netherlands. seven, one ahead of third-placed Cameroon, who beat Sweden’s 8-0 home demolition Algeria 2-0 in Yaounde earlier on Saturday. Egypt were of Luxembourg on Saturday was a to play last night and a win against bottom-placed Con- crushing blow, said Robben. “We golese in Alexandria would see them return to the finals couldn’t believe it was that much,” for the first time since 1990 after their closest rivals in he told Dutch television. Group E, Uganda, were held at home to a goalless draw Sweden had completed their victo- by Ghana in Kampala on Saturday. ry by the time the Netherlands took Youssef Msakni’s hat-trick saw Tunisia come from a to the field in Borisov, where Robben goal down to beat Guinea 4-1 away in Conakry and stay scored one goal and made another in three points ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo the victory. “After the result in Swe- in Group A. den we could not do much more than Liverpool-bound Naby Keita scored first for Guinea come out with our chests out. But to but Msakni equalised in stoppage time at the end of the Netherlands’ win 8-0 in Belrus was never going to first half and added two more after the break with Mo- Arjen Robben in be realistic. And 7-0 at home against hamed Amine Ben Amor also scoring. Tunisia need just a action Sweden, that’s not going to happen point from their last game at home to neighbours Libya / REUTERS either,” he said. next month to qualify. Firmin Mubele scored a 74th-minute winner for DR Congo as they beat Libya 2-1 in Monastir, Tunisia, where the Libyans have been forced to host matches because of a Fifa ban dictated by safety concerns in their strife-torn country. Morocco will also need only a draw from their last game to finish top of Group C after they beat Gabon 3-0 in Casablanca on Saturday to set up a showdown with Ivory Coast, who are a point behind them. Victory for the Elephants would take them to the fi- nals instead – for a fourth successive tournament. Sen- egal moved to the top of Group D with a 2-0 away win over the Cape Verde Islands as England-based Diafra Sakho and Cheikh Ndoye scored late, while 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa remained in the race by beating Burkina Faso 3-1 at Soccer City.

WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION Costa Rica through after Honduras draw

BY ANDREW DOWNIE / Costa Rica qual- due to torrential rain in the capital city. ified for the 2018 World Cup finals on Honduras, however, took the lead Saturday after Kendall Waston’s goal after 66 minutes when Eddie Hernan- in the fifth minute of stoppage time in dez powered home a header from nine San Jose gave them a 1-1 draw against yards out. Honduras and the point they needed to The home side were on the verge of seal their spot in Russia. missing out on the point they needed The last-gasp draw means that Cos- but grabbed the equaliser in the dying ta Rica, who reached the quarter-finals seconds when Waston headed home a in 2014, join Mexico as the second cross from Bryan Ruiz. representative from the North, Central In the remaining fixtures of the American and Caribbean region (CON- round, Honduras host Mexico on Tues- CACAF). day, while Costa Rica go to Panama and Honduras’ The top three teams qualify auto- the United States travel to bottom side goalkeeper Donis matically for Russia with the fourth- Trinidad and Tobago. Escober (22) and placed side going into a playoff with a The United States have 12 points and Kendall Waston team from the Asian confederation. are favourites to take the third auto- (19) of Costa Rica A lethargic Costa Rica looked as if matic spot but Panama and Hondu- in action they were playing for a draw from the ras, both on 10 points, are still in with a /REUTERS outset of a match held over from Friday chance. 38 THE-STAR.CO.KE Monday, October 9, 2017 SPORTS INTERNATIONAL winning MEGA jackpot combo PREMIER LEAGUE 2,2,X,1,2,1,2,2,2,2,1,1,2,2,2,2,X United confi dent Fellaini will sign new 2-year deal correct predictions to end exit fears 15 ksh 533,065 each

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It was an hour or so in the corridor next to the changing rooms after the game. I 21:45 2056 Israel vs Spain 7.48 4.54 1.44 before the game. The train carriage was almost empty. There asked him why our players seemed, historically, more afraid 21:45 2648 Macedonia vs Liechtenstein 1.19 6.76 17.03 was no singing and no excitement. I stared at my phone, like to fail when they pulled on an England shirt than players of everyone else. other nations. 21:45 2680 Serbia vs Georgia 1.23 6.18 14.25 Inside the stadium the atmosphere was desultory. It was “I don’t know if it is just us because I have not played in 21:45 4640 Wales vs Ireland 2.37 3.07 3.34 flat. Qualification for a World Cup was on the line again but another shirt and I have not dealt with and worked with 21:45 4951 Finland vs Turkey 3.12 3.18 2.42 you wouldn’t have known it. Fans threw paper planes and another country’s media,’ said Southgate. ‘For us, the 21:45 5246 Dorchester Town vs Gosport Borough 1.86 3.51 3.61 got more out of that than the game. disappointments over decades add to the pressure. 22:00 1661 Luxembourg U21 vs France U21 30.07 8.86 1.11 And when the final whistle went to signal that England “But your question is spot on. It is the biggest challenge 22:00 4548 Bogota FC vs Real Cartagena 2.37 3.16 3.01 had qualified for the World Cup in Russia next year, there of trying to get the team to function at the highest-possible 23:00 3664 Univ de Chile vs San Luis Quillota 1.65 3.89 4.84 was barely even acknowledgement of the achievement. The level.” th players looked happy and swapped embraces. The fans — Southgate hit exactly the right note after the match. Some tuesday 10 OCTOBER 2017 the few who were left — streamed for the exits. offered him the chance to say he believed England could 13:00 3498 Chinese Taipei vs Bahrain 4.99 3.96 1.54 “One more time we’re gonna celebrate,” Daft Punk sang now go on and win the World Cup. 13:00 4279 Afghanistan vs Jordan 7.16 4.81 1.33 over the loudspeaker system, recalling the days when fans To the chagrin of some and to his credit, he didn’t take it. 14:30 2249 Myanmar vs Kyrgyzstan 1.96 3.20 3.61 used to generate their own noise. “Oh yeah, all right, don’t He pointed out, quite rightly, that England are still an awful stop the dancing.” Nobody was listening or dancing. long way behind teams like Spain. That won’t change in the 14:30 3179 Spain U17 vs Niger U17 1.23 5.40 9.52 So what the hell happened? How did it come to this, that next eight months. 14:30 3688 Turkmenistan vs Singapore 1.59 3.49 5.39 England qualifying for a World Cup was met with a wall of Some of the criticism aimed at Southgate has been absurd. 14:30 5403 Costa Rica U17 vs Guinea U17 2.92 3.28 2.21 apathy and a barrage of disillusionment? It is not his fault that he has inherited a side denuded of the 15:00 1005 Vietnam vs Cambodia 1.14 6.71 14.20 It’s not as if we were world beaters back in 1981: we lost to midfield riches it once boasted. 15:00 4857 Hong Kong vs Malaysia 2.01 3.20 3.45 16:00 2531 Kazakhstan U21 vs Bulgaria U21 3.55 3.17 2.21 16:00 4243 Tajikistan vs Nepal 1.23 5.40 9.52 16:30 2703 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 vs Portugal U21 3.44 3.55 2.10 17:00 4906 Armenia U21 vs Austria U21 4.33 3.63 1.84 17:00 5123 Cyprus U21 vs Belgium U21 3.71 3.28 2.10 17:30 2444 North Korea U17 vs Brazil U17 10.26 6.16 1.19 17:30 2901 Iran U17 vs Germany U17 7.21 4.12 1.39 BCLB 673 17:30 3400 Lebanon vs North Korea 2.15 3.07 3.23 18:00 1757 Ukraine U21 vs Netherlands U21 2.75 3.24 2.65 18:00 1864 Latvia U21 vs Scotland U21 11.55 4.57 1.34 FOOTBALL 3rd Floor, Lion Place, Waiyaki Way (A104) Nairobi, Kenya NIGERIA FIRST +254 20 4244000 AFRICAN More Sport on our COUNTRY TO website.Scan this quick response code QUALIFY FOR using your smartphone. 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FOOTBALL KENYANS LOSE TWO ENCOUNTERS DURING FIFA BREAK ATHLETICS Kirui second as Rupp, Dibaba win Chicago crowns

BY AGENCIES/ Defending champi- on Kenya’s Abel Kirui of Kenya was beaten to second place by America Galen Rupp in yesterday’s Chicago Marathon. Rupp became the first American to win the Chicago Marathon in 15 years and Ethiopian Tirunesh Dibaba ran away with the women’s race in yesterday’s race. Olympic bronze medallist Rupp used his track speed to break open the men’s race in the last 10-km to finish in two hours, nine minutes and 20 seconds. Kirui was second in 2:09:48 with countryman Bernard Kipyego third in 2:10:23. Dibaba, a world record holder on the track, won her first marathon in 2:18.31. Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei was a distant second in 2:20:22 with Amer- ican Jordan Hasay third in 2:20:57. Meanwhile, Collins Chebii and Gebayanesh Ayele came up trumps at the 20km de Paris to take the titles yesterday. Defending champion Mourad Amdouni was a late withdrawal due to lack of form. His absence opened up the way to Stephan Ogari and Alfred Cherop, who finished second and third respectively last year, just a few seconds behind Amdouni. But it was Chebii, the fourth-place finisher last year, who eventually reaped the benefits. From the gun, a large group sepa- rated itself from the field and covered Stars fall to Thais the first kilometre in 2:55. All the favourites were in the National football team wrap up their Asian tour on a losing note group, apart from Hassan Chahdi, who was distanced by some 20 me- BY FRED AROCHO IN BANGKOK / Ha- their Asia tour on a positive note. Thonglao who was earning his 100th tres. rambee Stars tour of Asia ended on Stars settled quicker in the game international cap then made way for a deflating note as they were beaten with John Makwata and Miheso Bordin Phalo as the Thais ended the 1-0 by Thailand yesterday in the last forcing Thailand goalkeeper Char- half with the upper hand. of their two friendly matches. lemong Kardekaew into early saves. The hosts carried that momentum Teerasal Dangda bundled home But the hosts were quick to re- into the second half, putting the the only goal of the match in the spond with attacks of their own Kenyans under immense pressure 63rd minute after Boniface Oluoch with crowd favourite Philip Roller as Oluoch was time and again called had parried the ball onto his path. demanding a reaction stop from into action. The defeat came hot on the heels Oluoch after good combination with But it was Kenya who nearly took of Kenya’s loss four days earlier to Monkol Thosekaria with a quarter of the lead as Masoud Juma left Supot Iraq. Rarely does Kenya play in far an hour played. Jodjam for dead only to see his ef- different time zones like they did Kenya were getting greater joy on fort on goal canon off the crossbar in Abel Kirui in past against the Thais but the presence of the left flank, where Miheso, Ken- the 50th minute. marathon action Michael Olunga plus the week-long neth Muguna and Aboud Omar con- It was to be the last period of joy /COURTESY acclimatisation time ensured they stantly caused trouble for the host for Kenya as 13 minutes later, Thai- were at no big disadvantage. but there was no product to their land took the lead when Teerasal Coach Stanley Okumbi made efforts. scored after Rollers effort had been several changes to his starting elev- Clifton Miheso The Thais took control of the saved by Oluoch. en with Boniface Oluoch keeping shields Thailand’s match for the for the rest of the first The goal sparked Thailand into goal with his Gor Mahia team-mate Teerasal Dangda half with the pressure telling as life and they sought a killer second, Edition 3084 Edition Musa Mohammed starting also. from the ball Musa Mohammed was yellow card- forcing Teddy Akumu to concede Clifton Miheso was also in the line in yesterday’s ed for illegally ending a Thai move possession only to be bailed out by up as Okumbi looked to take the action. by bringing down Sunya Sungmul. another Oluoch save. Stars return game to the hosts in a bid to finish /COURTESY Veteran midfielder Datsakom home tomorrow.