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ACTION KENYATTA SAYS KEY SUSPECTS TO BE ARRESTED IN DAYS NEW RIP OFF Panic in Ruto camp over dams probe Former Sports PS Richard Ekai at Milimani law court on Tuesday / COLLINS KWEYU Deputy President’s allies once again say that their man is being targeted in witch-hunt PG 2, 4 and 5 Sh4.8bn scandal rocks Offi ce of the President

FELIX OLICK@ eStarKenya / An- istry of Interior, currently headed by ti-graft detectives have unearthed an Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. audacious attempt by state offi cials  e contracts have now returned to steal Sh4.8 billion through fi cti- to haunt former Correctional Ser- tious security contracts in the Offi ce vices Principal Secretary Alfred of the President. Cheruiyot who signed the contract In an elaborate and brazen plot before he was moved to the Depart- that has baffl ed EACC investigators, ment of Post Training and Skills top offi cials in the State Department Development by President Uhuru for Correctional Services irregularly Kenyatta in July last year. awarded 10 classifi ed tenders and Prisons Commissioner General were about to pay Sh3.6 billion up- Isaiah Osugo told EACC he was not front.  e State department oversees prisons and is domiciled in the Min- CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 5

OPENING UP Victims of police brutality stun DPP, DCI as they narrate ordeal

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BARBARIC EASTLEIGH KILLING Girl, 14, found dead in an ambulance after gang-rape, doused in acid

NICE TO SEE YOU: President Uhuru greets Justice Roselyn Nambuye outside the Supreme Court yesterday / PSCU PAGE 3 2 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019

He eulogised him as a hard work- ing businessman who worked for years before amassing wealth. “He was a symbol of how it can be to be a great Kenyan and we would not have been here, were it not for the respect he showed in his life,” Uhuru said. He said Kabugi was a good ex- ample to his family and Kenyans. The Head of State said some Ken- yans wake up with nothing, but get rich within days. It is important for Kenyans to work together in the war on graft because it is the only way to safe- guard the country’s future, Uhuru said. “We cannot continue with this trend.” He asked leaders to stop politicking and focus on working for Kenyans. ODM leader Raila Odinga said Kenya has become like the biblical ‘Sodom and Gomorrah’ because of the many graft scandals being unearthed. He said corruption sus- pects are enemies of Kenya. Raila said fighting corruption is President Uhuru Kenyatta condoles with the family of Thayu Kamau Kabugi at Gitui Primary School in Kiharu, Murang’a county, yesterday one of the nine agenda penned in

INDEPENDENT /PSCU FRESH AND DEFENCE the MoU he signed when DIFFERENT KERIO VALLEY DAM he decided to work with 28 AUTHORITY EXPLAINS FEBRUARY 2019 PROGRESS IN ELGEYO Uhuru. CSs AMONG THOSE TARGETED THURSDAY MARAKWET PROJECTS KSh60 Uhuru and Raila (TSh1,000, USh2,000) PAGE 12/13 had a handshake on TARGETED THE MINISTERS ARE LIKELY TO FACE CHARGES OF NEGLIGENCE AND CONSPIRACY TO STEAL March 9 last year. “We FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 FRIDAY, Expect arrests in a few have to fight corruption Two CSs face arrest, without mercy so our country can move on Uhuru plans reshuff le as a free nation,” Raila said. days, Uhuru promises Raila Odinga asks President to sack CSs linked to graft as police continue probing dams scam PG 2 MP REJECT GENDER BILL FOR THE FOURTH TIME He said corruption suspects will carry President says Kenyans need hospitals, roads and jobs their own crosses and should not drag their ALICE WAITHERA/ President Uhuru achieved if the revenue collected communities into their Kenyatta yesterday promised to from hardworking Kenyans ends cases. ensure high-profile individuals in- up in pockets of individuals. Raila was replying criminated in corruption scandals The President said the Execu- to Kiambu Governor are arrested in the next few days. tive has made efforts to cleanup Ferdinand Waititu’s

Yesterday, the Star exclusively the Directorate of Criminal In- FURIOUS: Women lawmakers protest against the failure to pass the two-thirds Gender Bill and blame entrenched chauvinism in both Houses of Parliament yesterday /JACK OWUOR remarks that there is published a story that two Cabi- vestigations and appointed people FREE FOR NOW LEGACY PROJECTS COMMENT a need for Kenyans to Fake ‘Uhuru’ denies attempt Uhuru’s Big Four agenda ZARINA PATEL net secretaries are facing arrests in who are ready to work. to defraud Sameer boss, not viable, ill thought out, Caroline Mwatha consider that some com- released on Sh100,000 bail says Budget Committee rejected by her Seven suspects accused of mimicking or representing MPs have poured cold water on President Kenyatta’s relation to the Sh63 billion dam The Directorate of Public Prose- the President have denied attempts to defraud Sameer legacy projects even as intricate details emerged of graft munities may be hurt by Africa boss Naushad Merali of Sh10 million. ey are Jo- gobbling billions of shillings. In a bold report to Parliament, merciful church seph Waswa, Duncan Muchai, Isaac Wajekeche, William the Budget Committee expressed doubt budgetary allo- projects. cutions has also been streamlined Simiyu, David Luganya, Gilbert Kirunja, Anthony Wafula. cations are enough to achieve any meaningful outcome. the 2022 General Elec- The President said Kenyans will and is now arraigning people in PAGE 9 that we sawPAGE 4/5 a y o uPAGE n 16 g tion. soon see action taken against those court for various offences, he said. man being arrested for sneaking “Waititu should not be scared suspected to have looted public He said he has reminded the Ju- his child out of a hospital and was because those who steal, steal coffers. diciary that Kenyans are tired of charged and released the same day. alone and should carry their own “Kenyans need hospitals, roads, seeing people being released on Why not do the same with those crosses,” he said. electricity and jobs. That cannot small bonds after being accused accused of stealing billions?” A Kenyan can live and work any- be achieved through the get-rich- ERADICATING of stealing huge amounts of public He warned the Judiciary that if where and should not be scared,” quick way, but through sweat and GRAFT IS THE funds. it does not do what Kenyans want, he said. hard work. “Today morning [yesterday], I it may reach a point where people Murang’a leaders including The President said eradicating ONLY WAY was in a meeting with the Judicia- may resort to taking action. Governor Mwangi wa Iria, Senator graft was the only way the country THE COUNTRY ry and I reminded them that Ken- The President spoke in Gitui, Irungu Kang’ata, MP Ndindi Nyoro can develop. yans are tired and watching them,” Murang’a county, during the buri- and Woman Representative Sabina He said development will not be CAN DEVELOP Uhuru said. “I reminded them al of tycoon Kamau Thayu Kabugi. Chege were present. STAR SURVEY MPS TOLD TO GIVE EXECUTIVE SPACE FOR THE RECORD TODAY’S QUESTION Power intrigues in JKIA takeover probe On Wednesday February 27, 2019, we carried a story ‘Transaction limit Has the dam bribery MOSES ODHIAMBO/ Power intrigues gives us the space to restructure the viability of the proposal also law bold step in ending illicit financing have gripped the probe into the this relationship. We are a respon- present a new twist to the probe. – CBK’ where we erroneously saga been blown out of proposed takeover of JKIA by Ken- sible government and will subject This came in the wake of Speaker quoted CBK as saying that. “A proportion? ya Airways. the proposal to the House for ap- Justin Muturi writing to the Public whole 99 per cent of Kenyans who KQ seeks to enter into an ar- proval.” Investments Committee asking it have less than Sh1 million are not rangement that would lead to it Ruto said the proposal was to stop investigations into the JKIA affected by this regulation. Why YESTERDAY’S QUESTION taking over the day-to-day running mooted in a Cabinet meeting after proposal. then should we allow few individuals of the country’s largest airport, concerns that KQ might go under The Speaker’s orders followed to get a leeway to transfer illicit Should Uhuru abandon leaving Kenya Airports Authority with the governments’ investment. protests by the Transport commit- finances that can as well be used to (KAA) to man the rest. He said the plan will help the tee that their counterparts in PIC harm citizens?” Njoroge posed. The the Big Four agenda? Critics say the proposal is a plot country save earnings in tourism, had overstepped their mandate. correct verbatim quote is, “What by powerful forces in government horticulture and revenues for KAA. The team, chaired by David fraction of our population is affected to use the public-private partner- “No transaction has taken place Pkosing of Pokot South MP, wrote by this requirement? First, less than YES 63% ship to profit from JKIA. between KAA and KQ concerning to the Speaker seeking direction af- 0.7 per cent of all bank accounts in DP William Ruto yesterday ac- JKIA. It is unfair that even before ter it emerged the two teams were Kenya have a balance of Sh1 million cused Parliament of denying the we start, all manner of allegations looking into the same subject. and above. So, 99.3 per cent of Executive space to work on “a plan are flying around. We must be ro- In his decision, Muturi said the accounts have less than Sh1 million. NO 37% that would see Kenya Airways re- bustly independent and construc- issue of the takeover is a matter In that sense, they are capable of gain its footing in the East African tively interdependent.” of government policy, hence, it is transacting below that threshold.’’ airspace”. A silent battle between two within the mandate of the trans- We regret any embarrassment “We request that the legislature House teams that were looking into port committee. caused to the CBK governor. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 3 CORRIDORS OF POWER PHOTO STORY Nominee for chairman of the National Police Service Commission Eliud Kinuthia during vetting before the National Assembly’s Committee on Administration and Nation Security yesterday POLITICAL /JACK OWUOR GOSSIP Who is doing what and where in the world of politics SOMALIA WOMEN ARRESTED THE Ethics and Anti-Corruption Com- mission Western Kenya regional office has Girl, 14, dies after gang rape in been put on the spot following outbursts by a first-term MP from Siaya County who has an active file in regard to misuse of National Government CDF funds. The MP has been Nairobi, body doused with acid heard bragging on several occasions that the file will never see light of day because he was Suspect intercepted on way to a cemetery to bury the Standard 7 pupil a schoolmate of a senior EACC officer in the region. His constituents are baffled and want IMENDE BENJAMIN “Children in the apartment no- police the girl had died of a heart EACC chief executive Twalib Mbarak (pictu- @TheOkinda ticed the smell and saw a decom- attack. Neighbours said men fre- red) to intervene and end the chest thumping posing body in the sitting room. quented the house but the suspect by their MP. Four women have been arrested They came and told us,” a neigh- never let them in. after a Standard Seven girl was bour said. “There were children and men A former commissioner who left office gang-raped, doused with acid and The aunt is alleged to have re- in the house. We are tracking the killed in Eastleigh, Nairobi. moved the body for secret burial. men but the children are already weeks ago seems to have not had enough in Among those in police custo- However, police intercepted the in the safe houses to be witness- the six years he was in office. The man has dy is the pupil’s 28-year-old aunt body at a South C mosque where es,” a police officer said. been sneaking back into the office and spen- Nathifa Mohamed. it had been brought in an ambu- “The body was decomposing. ding most of the time with the acting CEO “The girl is suspected to have lance. The police said the body Acid wounds are a testimony that whom he has been overheard bragging that been gang-raped and murdered had been cleaned and ready for the girl underwent trauma during he installed. His occasional visits, other than in the house where she lived with burial. “The body was in an ambu- the four days she was missing.” worrying staff, is said to be geared at propping her aunt Nathifa Mohamed in lance that we are still holding,” a Nathifa was arrested on Sun- up the CEO to victimise and harass directors Eastleigh,” human rights activist detective said. day and taken to court on Mon- ‘THE and officers the former commissioner has Florence Kanyua said on Wednes- Neighbours said the girl had day. Police sought to detain her at unsettled scores. The man is also said to be d ay. been living with the aunt and Pangani police station for 14 days CHILDREN pushing for his interests. Astonishingly, he still Several men, women and chil- three other women. as they conducted more investiga- ARE ALREADY dren were in the house when the The suspects, according to the tions. demands to be treated as a commissioner - 14-year-old girl was killed, police police, are of Somali origin. “The The other suspects are expected IN SAFE something junior staff find weird. said. The girl had been missing girl is a Kenyan but the others for- in court today. The girl was buried HOUSES TO BE for four days before her body was eigners,” an officer told the Star. on Monday at the Lang’ata ceme- THE phrase ‘women are their own enemies’ found on Saturday. The women allegedly told the tery as per the Islamic tradition. WITNESSES’ could be a reality if events in Parliament ahead of the failed vote on the two-thirds gender bill is anything to go by. Hours before the House convened for the afternoon sittings, a number CARTOON of women MPs were overheard complaining that those pushing for the vote want people to win seats without a sweat. The lot was categorical that the gender question will be balanced at the ballot, but not by a way of ‘dishing out’ posts which in most cases end up to mistresses of party bosses.

IS controversial musician Akothee planning to run for Migori Woman Representative seat in 2022? The musician who hails from Rongo subcounty comes from a long history of politicians in the family. In 2017, attempts by a section of residents to push her to the ballot stalled because her mother, a former majority leader and nominated MCA in the Migori assembly was vying for a ward seat. Her brother, a lawyer also attempted to vie for the speaker seat. Her decision to step aside followed her family’s close political ties with Governor Okoth Obado and former Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno, two allies in last polls who are most likely not to vie in 2022 and have approached her to consider joining the political ring. Our moles whispered to us that already some members have branded them- selves as TeamAkothee and have already hit the ground. 4 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 FOILED WEAPONS AND ASSORTED GOODS WERE ORDERED WITHOUT REQUEST FROM PRISONS

news Sh4.8bn scandal rocks Office of the President

FROM PAGE 1 / aware of the secu- a Sh342 million contract for the security or bank guarantee expos- lion and the file will be forwarded rity contracts, some of which in- supply of rifles and full-bore target ing the government to high risk of to the Director of Public Prosecu- volved heavy artillery that is not rifles to a firm known as Mildat SP. loss,” EACC Deputy CEO Michael tions Noordin Haji anytime. meant for prison warders. ZO.O (LLC). Mubea disclosed yesterday. A Sh597 million tender for the More intriguing is that there was Some of these rifles are popular Other persons of interest in the supply of standard G3-A3 was also no budget for the procurement of with the military and specialized scandal are former PS Richard awarded to Pakistan Ordinance the items with some of the firms elite police commandos. Ekai, veteran Provincial Adminis- while a Sh597 million for unspec- landing the lucrative contracts The ministry also awarded Sh158 trator Claire Omollo and Head of ified assorted security items was having no valid pin certificates, tax million tender for the supply of Supply Chain Mangiti Mieri. awarded to Delta Enterprises. certificates and forged local pur- pistols to a firm called Sumsun Yurt Ekai, who was later moved to Tender for the supply of special chase orders. Savunma San. the Ministry of Sports, has already stores amounting to Sh119 million Some of the companies awarded Most of the quotes were also been charged alongside his former was awarded to Wold One Agen- the multi-million contracts have grossly exaggerated, with a single boss Hassan Wario for the 2016 Rio cies and another for the supply of no known address. G3 rifle sling going for Sh5,000 scandal assorted security items worth Sh98 “There was no authority from each. Omollo served as Secretary Ad- million was given to Rappec Gener- either the National Security Ad- The Sh200 million sling tender ministration in the ministry and al Supplies. visory Committee or the National was awarded to Milways Enterpris- was part of the tender evaluation The last contract, also for the Security Council authorizing the es associated with Jubilee’s nomi- committee. supply of assorted security items procumbent of the security items,” nated Senator Millicent Omanga. Others include, James Mwalo amounting to Sh44.6 million was EACC documents seen by the Star “According to the signed con- Kodieny, Joseph Kamau Mwangi, awarded to Auto Links Systems states. tracts, successful bidders were to be Rose Nekesa Muturi, Sarah Kemu- However, EACC documents indi- In one instance, a company paid 80 per cent, i.e Sh3.6 billion, nto Karandi and Benjamin Njoka. cate that a single teargas which was which indicated it could handle before delivery of security items yet Yesterday, Mubea said they to be bought from Auto Link Sys- a business of Sh800million was there was no tender performance thwarted the bid to steal Sh4.8 mil- tem was to cost Sh5,500 each. awarded a tender of Sh2.2 billion. Handcuffs were to cost Sh5,000 This was for the supply of bullet each while anti-riot helmets were proof vests and plastic helmets by to be supplied at a cost of Sh6,750 a firm known as Firetruss System. ‘ACCORDING TO THE SIGNED CONTRACTS, SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS per unit, pepper spray at Sh5,000 Other suspicious contracts were WERE TO BE PAID 80 PER CENT, I.E SH3.6 BILLION, BEFORE each and bullet proof vests at for the supply of submachine guns Sh45000 for level III and Sh40,000 amounting to Sh478.5 million that DELIVERY OF SECURITY ITEMS, YET THERE WAS NO TENDER each for level IV helmets. was awarded to a company known PERFORMANCE SECURITY OR BANK GUARANTEE EXPOSING THE Rifle cleaning oil was to be sup- as Pakistan Ordinance. plied by Rappec at Sh500 a litre. The department also awarded GOVERNMENT TO HIGH RISK OF LOSS’ Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 5 FOILED WEAPONS AND ASSORTED GOODS WERE ORDERED WITHOUT REQUEST FROM PRISONS

What they Panic hits Ruto camp Sh4.8bn scandal rocks over probe into dams said STAR TEAM @ eStarKenya/ e Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot EXPERT COMMENT Sh63 billion dams scandal has trig- exposed the unease in the Jubilee DANIEL MAANZO You've have gered panic in Deputy President administration over the way Kinoti William Ruto’s camp as the arrests and Haji are waging war. heard that the government of high-profi le government offi cials, “To win to win this war on cor- DP should not has lost about Sh21bn which is a including Cabinet secretaries, loom. ruption we need to hire an extra DPP flat lie! e money in question is On Monday the Directorate of and DCI. Competent ones who can rush to judgement Offi ce of the President about Sh7bn, and for every coin Criminal Investigations summoned prosecute their cases in courts. e before probes that has been paid, we have a 107 companies’ directors to be ques- current drama queens can be left to bank guarantee. tioned over implementation of the run the war on headlines and so- complete Sh63 billion Arror and Kimwarer cial media, there they do really well multi-purpose dams projects. but that’s just about it,” Cheruiyot e Deputy President has Since then Ruto has been meeting tweeted. rushed to state that no money William Ruto allies on how to respond to DCI in- Tallam said strong forces within Twas misappropriated because vestigations. government are using the DPP and investigations are still ongoing. According to multiple sourc- DCI to target the Deputy President. For us, in Ukambani, we have We want fairness in es, Ruto and his allies agreed to “It is time to separate the fi ght wake Dam in Makueni whose the war on corruption. We have senators, MPs and governors against William Ruto from the fi ght construction costs Sh36 billion. A want Jubilee to style up. from the region, and their bloggers against corruption. It will save lim- deposit of Sh7 billion has already What we are seeing is launch an aggressive campaign dis- ited resources,” he said. Belgut MP been made to the contractors. missing claims Sh63 billion could Nelson Koech questioned the inde- But if you look at the work they friction between various have been lost. pendence of DCI and DPP, saying have done, you’re shocked. What factions in Jubilee Yesterday, Ruto gave the deal a they seem to have forgotten their the company has done is worth less Moses clean bill of health at a function at- mandate and now seek media atten- than half a billion shillings. Wetang’ula tended by President Uhuru Kenyatta tion. So, to know whether the DP is Bungoma —amid indications two CSs are soon “What the public envisaged with right or wrong, we need to check Senator to be arrested over the dams saga. an independent ODPP and DCI were whether deposits were made to Ruto also defended the proposed convictions for criminal and cor- companies constructing the dams. President Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ruption cases. But what makes news Where there is collusion are Uhuru Kenyatta should takeover by Kenya Airways. Reports from those two offi ces is dramatic areas where deposits were paid in ask the Deputy President to had emerged that the DP’s wing op- arrests of senior civil servants and advance, and probably in full. cooperate with the investigating posed it. company proprietors,” he told the But corruption in projects such as agencies because he has opened It is reported the Kenyatta family Star. dams is so unfortunate because the the lid as to what he knows has an interest in the takeover be- “Sensationalised headlines with people in areas where they are being in the scandal. cause the chairman of their bank infl ated fi gures of graft and circulars constructed, like Elgeyo Marakwet, CBA, Isaac Awuondo, is also the KAA from publicising names and com- have suff ered water shortage just chairman. panies on their radar. What hap- like Ukambani people. e DP downplayed tension with- pens is now predicable: arrest on e only solution to the water Ayub Savula in Jubilee, denying reports the Sh21 Friday, arraign on Monday, seek 10 problem is to have such big dams Lugari MP billion already paid for the Arror and days to ‘complete investigation’, and which are able to supply water the Kimwarer dams has been stolen. then withdrawing those cases with way Ndakaini is doing for Nairobi. Speaking when the Judiciary re- time,” Koech said. It’s disgraceful if this money is It is unfortunate leased its annual report in Nairobi, He said Kinoti and Haji may not squandered. that the project is being Ruto said reported fi gures on stolen secure convictions but are instilling Because investigations are weaponised as a tool for 2022 funds were misleading. fear in civil servants which will hurt ongoing, the DP should wait for the political fights. It saddens me when I “You’ve heard government lost performance. outcome. He might be shocked that about Sh21 billion, which is a fl at lie! “So far we have zero convictions the money actually got lost. see the labelling of Kenyan citizens e money in question is about Sh7 ...[I agree] with those saying we have e CI should be given a full based on their ethnic identity as billion, and for every coin paid, we an overzealous and excited DPP and chance to complete investigations corrupt and the massive operation have a bank guarantee,” he said. DCI chief keen on cheap and short- and table a report. President being mounted against one “ e correct information must be term publicity,” the DP’s ally said. Probably, Parliament should also Uhuru Kenyatta individual’s political used so we can nail the real culprit,” He added, “We are equally taint- get involved because it is the house and Deputy ambitions. he said. ing images of companies that have that accounts for money used in President “Sometimes we say Sh9 billion worked in this country for long. these projects. William Ruto has been lost, we go to court and are ey built their brands over time ere must be a budget. We with Chief Kipchumba told it’s Sh100 million. Sometimes and it is a disservice to publish their must know were the projects ever Registrar Anne Murkomen we shoot ourselves in the foot.” names with letterheads of ODPP or budgeted for by Parliament? If so, Amadi and His chief of staff Ken Osinde is EACC.” then it should be followed and Court of Appeal Senate Majority leader listed as a director of Sanlam Com- Senate Majority leader Kipchum- known whether the money left President pany, among the 107 companies ba Murkomen said the construction theTreasury. Justice William whose directors were summoned to of a multi-purpose dam in his coun- e Public Investments Ouko at the Itere Dam water Supply record police statements. Detectives ty proceeds, adding that investiga- Committee should be able to tell us Supreme Court are probing why the fi rm was paid tions into impropriety should not be exactly what happened. It should yesterday /PSCU Project cost Sh289.7bn Sh47 million by Italian fi rm CMC di an excuse to undermine the project. be able to tell us if the projects were Ravenna, said to have pocketed bil- He said Kinoti should not ap- budgeted for and if payments were Amount Paid Sh4bn lions for work not done. Kinoti says pear to target only those in certain made. the investigation centres on whether regions. “We demand equal treat- e DP should wait for Twake Multipurpose Dam the fi rm insured non-existent proj- ment in investigation of all projects investigations to be concluded. ect at taxpayers’ expense. in all sectors and in all counties to His sentiments can interfere with Project cost Sh36.9bn But as Ruto put on a brave face, be treated in a similar manner. e ongoing probes. his lieutenants are understood to be- falsehoods peddled are meant to But for him to make such Amount Paid Sh7.4bn lieve this fresh graft war by the DCI whip up emotions and to give car- remarks, he must have his own is another witch-hunt targeting the tels an excuse to terminate projects,” reasons. He must have counter- Northern Collector Tunnel DP, aimed at creating a narrative that he said in a statement in the Senate. checked with Treasury and seen the Kalenjin community is corrupt. “ ere is an African proverb that whether there was a budget and if Project cost Sh6.8bn Since Kinoti and Director of Crim- says “when a hyena wants to eat its the money was applied inal Investigations Noordin Haji took children, it fi rst accuses them of So, his statement could easily Amount Paid Sh1.4bn offi ce last year, most of those who smelling like goats”...a hyena wants prejudice investigations and the have fallen in the graft war are most- to eat the goats of Elgeyo Marak- DCI should tell us what exactly Kigoro Water Treatment Works ly from the Kalenjin community and wet county and as the father of the happened. If people are culpable, county I can’t allow the negative and Project cost Sh962M+ Euros 27.8m when not from the Rift Valley, they they must be charged. are believed to be Ruto associates. selective characterisation of devel- opment projects in my county,” he Amount Paid Sh111.6M+ Euros 3.2m Ruto’s deputy director of com- e Makueni MP spoke to the munications Emmanuel Tallam and added. Star 6 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 NEWS CRIMINAL JUSTICE

HEARTBREAKING MOMENTS I found my brother, alongside his friend, surrounded by people and the police.” The two had been lynched. “My brother and his friend were I lost two dear husbands to police accused of being thugs. As the mob continued hitting them with stones, the officers would tell them to finish the job quickly so they brutality, widow tells Kinoti, Haji take the bodies to City Mortuary,” she said. “By now, you should have given DPP and DCI chiefs join other state agency officers and human rights groups in us the bodies,” she quoted a police officer as having said. Kayole for firsthand accounts of victims of extrajudicial killings and brute force “The officers even told them that to avoid a lot of questions at the Mama Victor she said. mortuary, or they would give them gives her views Fate had it otherwise. Susan was a bullet each in the head,” Beatrice during a told of police shooting near Mlan- narrated. community go Kubwa where they lived. The deaths prompted her to join dialogue forum “I then told my mother-in-law human rights advocacy so she in Kayole, that we needed to search for him. could see no more extrajudicial Nairobi, We were advised to visit City Mor- killings and mob violence. She is yesterday tuary where we eventually found now a member of the Kayole Social /GORDON OUKO his body,” she said. Justice Centre. The body was riddled with 21 She later told the Star that the bullet wounds. “Why are the po- brother and his friend’s troubles lice misusing the bullets this way?” started when they accidentally fell Susan asked the top officials. a trader’s bananas. They apolo- All this while, Kinoti, Haji and gised and proceeded to their house. the security team listened atten- “This woman is known to us as tively, but sad. a family and she knows that my brother fell her two bananas by THREATS mistake,” she said. Susan said an officer called Rashid “Later that evening, she made a was the one “responsible for my report to the nearby police station husband’s death and he has been and that resulted in the death of looking for me”. our second born.” Another testimony was from Another woman only identified Beatrice Muthoni, a resident of as Purity said the police killed her Githurai, who said her brother brother last year. He was on his way died last year in the hands of a from the work. GORDON OUKO & TRIZZA KIMANI/ Law and those of their loved ones, husband was coming home when mob “who had been incited by “The police told us that my broth- enforcement agencies were yes- many of them dead, at the hands I got a call telling me to find out if two armed AP officers in Kayole”. er was part of a gang that was flee- terday treated to heart-rending of the police. They accused the he was among those who had been Beatrice had lived in Kayole with ing on a motorbike and so was accounts of police killings and uniformed officers of operating shot by the police,” the mother of her mother and two siblings. She shot,” she said. “When we went brutality at a community dialogue underground and using vehicles a two-year-old boy said. later relocated to Githurai. to the Buru Buru police station to gathering in Kayole Social Hall, with several civilian registration After the man was buried, Su- She said her family was well enquire, they showed us one of the Embakasi Central. numbers. san had a second chance in love. known in the Kayole neighbour- many motorbikes there, but none DPP Noordin Haji and DCI chief Susan Muthoni, 18, said she In August same year, she remarried. hood and it was “shocking that my had even a single blood stain.” George Kinoti as well as top offi- was widowed twice in 2017, and “The man promised to take care brother could be killed so heart- Purity said the body at City Mor- cials of the criminal justice sys- blamed her widowhood to trig- of me and my child and we fell in lessly by the very people as the tuary was bullet-ridden. tem and Independent Policing ger-happy officers. love,” she said. The marriage never police watched”. DPP Haji ordered thorough in- Oversight Authority and Internal On May 27, 2017, the police shot lasted. “On July 28, last year, I got over vestigations into the cases. He said Affairs Unit listened as victims her first husband, who at the time On the evening of Christmas Day 18 missed calls at around 9pm and culprits will be brought to book. recalled their bitter experiences. was 19, she said. The construction that year, the second husband did even before calling back, I received Also present were other Ipoa, The “criminal and outright over- labourer was returning home from not return home. another call informing me that my ODPP and DCI officials. Coun- reach” attracted many residents, work. Susan said life has never “I thought he was just revelling brother was in danger,” she said. sellors were also on standby to including reformed criminals. been the same. as usual and would return home “I had to get to Kayole on a mo- provide support to the affected Victims narrated their ordeals “I was 16 at the time, and my in the morning of Boxing Day,” torbike to see what was happening. families.

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE FORUM Trigger-happy police officers put on notice

State officials want law followed and extrajudicial killings stopped DPP Noordin Haji (in checked GORDON OUKO & TRIZZA KIMANI/ The He put the Kayole division po- and human rights outfits to work shirt) and other fight against police killings and bru- lice boss on the spot over a case in with the police to expose “criminals, officers during tality got a boost yesterday when which one of the attendants claimed both in uniform and civilians”. the Kayole key players in the criminal justice that her 14-year-old brother was “It’s true criminals are here in community system warned culprits that their shot in December last year. Haji Kayole and other slum areas,” he dialogue days are numbered. asked the officer if he is a ware of said, adding that the criminals do yesterday They trooped to Kayole, Nairobi, the case. He did not have the faintest not deserve to continue harassing /GORDON OUKO for talks with residents. of idea. hardworking and law-abiding peo- DPP Noordin Haji said killing of The response did not augur well ple. cent citizen. I won’t cover you. If I struct them to move to other places suspected criminals is not a govern- with Haji. He told the officer to call Kinoti however appealed to the do, then let me be cursed.” or upcountry. Why is that? “ he said. ment policy and that it must stop. his officers to get information about police to remain true to their pro- Wilfred Olal, the convener of the “Sometimes they even offer fares Haji and DCI George Kinoti led the case, promoting cheers from fessional edicts and ensure humane social justice centres working group, to the identified people to move law enforcement officials in a meet- participants. treatment of suspects. decried the work of the crime bust- back to the village.” ing with residents in Kayole Social Kinoti acknowledged that extra- “As we seek to enforce the law, ers, popularly known in the areas DCI Kinoti said he “does not know Hall. It was organised by civil rights judicial killings “are happening in we must observe the rights of our as hessys. He accused them of being who these hessys are”, promising to organisations, including the Inter- the service and we can’t lie about it”. people. We won’t be officers forever. behind the killings. investigate their work. national Justice Mission. “I’ve handled complaints about Our families live in the very society “These hessys, be it in Dandora, Transparency International ex- “Everybody has an inalienable our colleagues taking law into their which we harass,” Kinoti said. Mathare, Kibera, Kayole and oth- ecutive director Houghton Irungu right to be subjected to the judi- own hands and killing our fellow “I can assure you that no officer er places, publish the pictures of called for objective efforts by the cial process if they are alleged to citizens.” under my command will be covered young people and human rights law enforcement and rights group be criminals,” the DPP said. The DCI chief urged residents when he or she has killed an inno- defenders on social media and in- to confront violent crimes. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 7 NEWS GENERAL

TWO-DAY EVENT Garissa hopeful pastoralist forum will boost economy

STEPHEN ASTARIKO/Governor Ali Korane says the two-day counties in the next three years. Pastoralist Summit that starts tomorrow in Garissa is a Korane was confident the issue of violent extremism major milestone for the county. would be high on the agenda, saying no economic devel- “This summit will raise the political profile of Garissa, opment can be realised amid fighting and chaos. not just in Kenya but internationally, and is a big boost to “We need to involve all arms of government in fighting our economy,” he said. radicalisation of our youths and offer lasting solutions to He was speaking to journalists at a Garissa hotel after the issue of unemployment and poverty,” he said. assessing the preparation at the conference venue. He The governor said insecurity in some places especially was confident the event would be a major highlight in the along the Kenya- Somalia border is hampering service history of the county. delivery and killing investment. Korane said the summit He said the summit, which will be officially opened by will address issues touching on the economic plight of Deputy President William Ruto, is critical coming at a time the pastoralists and offer the way forward. when the World Bank has committed Sh120 billion for the He was accompanied by the CEO of FCDC Mohamed Garissa Governor Ali Korane speaks to the press at a Garissa hotel where the development of Frontier Counties Development Council Guleid. two-day pastoral summit will be held/ STEPHEN ASTARIKO

COURT DIARIES FULL Michael Oyamo, Migori Governor Okoth Obado and JSC starts hiring to Casper Obiero at Milimani law courts on reduce case backlog February 14/ COLLINS KWEYU ANNETTE WAMBULWA/The Judicial Service Commission has started recruiting more than 40 judges and over 100 mag- istrates, Chief Justice David Maraga has said. To achieve speedy delivery of justice, Maraga said the new judicial officers will ease the backlog of cases. The Judiciary continues has a severe shortage of resources, both human and financial. In the Environment and Land Court, for instance, it’s im- possible to get a hearing date this year as the court diary is full, the CJ said. The Court of Appeal has 19 Judges against the minimum of 30. “This shortage continues to hamper the effective disposal of cases,” Maraga said while launching the State of the Judiciary and Administration of Justice report. He said the backlog stands at 327,928 cases. Out of the 327,928 cases, 55 per cent are between one and three years old, 23 per cent between three and five years and 22 per cent, over five years. In the last two financial years, majority of the pending cases were in magistrates’ courts at 407,631 followed by the High Court at 92,327 cases.The least number of pending cases was in the supreme court at 95. Criminal cases form the bulk of both filed and resolved cases compared to civil cases. The report says that backlog cases older than five years between January 2017 and June 2018 reduced by 52 per cent. The High Court reduced its SHARON’S MURDER CASE backlog by 62 per cent followed by the magistrates’ courts at 50 per cent. In 2017, Maraga gave an undertaking that they would clear all cases older than five years by the end of last year. At that time, they were 170,186 cases. Obado’s PA, Migori clerk Yesterday, the CJ said between January 2017 and Decem- ber 31 , last year, they had resolved 148,877 of those cases, an 87 per cent success. Another 611,948 cases were completed in the same period, which, according to the CJ , is a significant achievement. freed on bail awaiting trial “At that time there were 170,186 cases which were more than five years old. In that time we resolved 148,877 of those The two appealed after co-accused, Migori Governor, was freed last year cases which works out to 87 per cent success,” he said. At the same time, President Uhuru Kenyatta offered the Court of Appeal judges offices at KICC following complaints dy for nearly two months. tablished that Oyamo plotted the their chambers were not up to standard. The two then went to the ap- murder of Sharon, his boss’s preg- The President said this is a temporary solution as the SUSAN MUHINDI pellate court claiming that Jus- nant ex-lover. government looks for funds to build new offices at Kilimani. @muhindi_suu tice Lessit erred in holding that A sworn affidavit by Inspector the prosecution had a strong case Clement Mwangi said Oyamo, af- Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s against them yet no evidence had ter plotting the murder, drove to a personal assistant Michael Oya- been adduced to prove the same. police station, pretending he had mo and county clerk Caspal Obiero Obiero argued that the High been kidnapped by the very gang have been released on Sh1 million Court failed to appreciate that the hired to kill Sharon. bail each pending trial over the prosecutor’s case was based on The affidavit indicates that -Oya murder of Rongo University stu- circumstantial evidence, hence no mo was a calculating planner who dent Sharon Otieno. compelling reason to deny him bail. used his charm and familiarity Court of Appeal Judges Moham- Oyamo maintained that the with Sharon to lure her and hand med Warsame, William Ouko and judge erred by denying him bail, her over to the murderers who Otieno Odek gave each an alter- which is his constitutional right stabbed her eight times. native Sh2 million bond and two when there was no compelling The criminals also stabbed sureties in similar amount. reason to do so. her unborn baby - Obado’s son - HIGH COURT Last year, Judge Jessie Lessit of The two and Obado are jointly through Sharon’s back. the High Court denied them bail charged with the murder of Sharon Sharon’s body was on September DENIED THEM but granted Obado, their co-ac- and her seven-month-old foetus, 5, last year, found in a thicket near BAIL LAST cused, a Sh5 million bail. posthumously named Baby Sharon. Kodera forest, Homa Bay. She had President Uhuru Kenyatta, DP William Ruto and Court of The governor had been in custo- The prosecution has since es- been abducted on September 2. YEAR Appeal president Justice William Ouko/ PSCU 8 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 NEWS GENERAL

BILLING BOTH PATIENT, NHIF ANGRY Senators summon Eighty hospitals under probe as CS Matiang’i over Huduma Namba

JULIUS OTIENO/ Senators have sum- seven others suspended for fraud moned Interior CS Fred Matiangi, ICT’s Joe Mucheru and Attorney MAGDALINE SAYA/Seven health facil- Addressing the media at the NHIF General Paul Kihara to explain the re- ities have been suspended and 80 headquarters in Nairobi yesterday, cently launched National Integrated others are under investigation for Osoro said the management has Identity Management System. alleged fraud against the National taken note of the increase in the The legislators were angered after Hospital Insurance Fund. magnitude of the risk by re-engi- the officers failed to appear before The national insurer has suspend- neering the claims process to en- them yesterday to explain the NIIMS, ed the seven in the past year from hance efficiency and effectiveness commonly known as the ‘Huduma offering services. in payment processing for legiti- Namba’ process. Some hospitals have been billing mate claimants. They now want the ministers to both patients and the NHIF, while He said to curb possible fraud, appear on March 11. cases of impersonation and some the NHIF will invest in new futuris- The trio had been invited to appear hospitals making fraudulent claims tic technology that allows for review, before the Senate’s National Secu- using members’ cards are on the investigations, and timely payments rity, Defence and Foreign Relations rise. of the claims. committee at 7.30am. Majority of the fraud cases under The system will replace the earli- The committee, chaired by Nairobi investigation involve overstating of er approach referred to as pay-and- Senator Johnson Sakaja, ordered for claims, manipulation of the doc- chase for recovery of payments immediate halt to the ongoing regis- uments of non-existing hospitals which had loopholes for possible trations until all the ‘mysteries’ sur- and pharmacies, or cover-up and fraud and abuse. rounding the process are resolved. non-disclosure of medical facts at Osoro asked healthcare provid- NHIF head of communication Phyllis Nyakiba and assistant manager Claims Judith Matiangi had instead sent Interior the proposal stage. ers to work with NHIF in minimis- Otele on February 28 /MAGDALINE SAYA CAS Patrick Ntutu who had asked for The insurer noted that health- ing fraud by avoiding unnecessary 14 days to provide the information. care fraud, waste and abuse directly services. “They should report cases NHIF has in the past raised the fraud on the side of the beneficiary. But Sakaja and the members contribute to the need for higher of billing services that were never alarm over increased medical fraud The insurer did not however dis- overruled the CAS terming his premiums. rendered, billing for brand name from both private and public health close the names of the suspended request as a time-wasting tactic and “Fraud leads to the shrinking when generic were dispensed, over- institutions. Assistant Claims man- health facilities, saying they chal- lack of seriousness by the officers, of the available benefit package to stating of admission days, billing ager Judith Otele called on Kenyans lenged the decision in court. saying that the invitation was sent members,” Benefits manager Gil- for a costlier service than the one to desist from sharing their cards They will be named after the out to them a week ago. bert Osoro said. actually performed,” he said. with relatives, saying it amounts to court’s verdict.

IT IS VERY HARD TO CONVINCE US Alarm as private health

ETHICS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION providers file huge claims VACANCIES CS at pains to show why small private hospitals are The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is established under Section 3 of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011, pursuant to article 79 of the Constitution of Kenya. The claiming more than busy established public hospitals mandate of the Commission is to combat and prevent corruption through law enforcement, preventive measures, education and promotion of standards and best practices of Integrity, Ethics and Anti- Corruption. nation as to how few private health The Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions: facilities are claiming more than NB: Successful Candidates must be ready to work in any part of the country. LUKE AWICH twice what is claimed by public @AchiaAwich hospitals whose numbers are five NUMBER times more. EACC POSITION ADVERT REF. NO. OF VACANT MPs have raised alarm after it The Health ministry was repre- GRADE POSTS emerged that small private hospitals sented by Aman and Fund acting Legal Officer II – Civil Litigation, Asset Recovery are the biggest beneficiaries of the CEO Nicodemus Odongo during 8 EACC/LS/LOII-CLARLS/1 8 & Legal Support NHIF millions elbowing out major the meeting to respond to questions Paralegal Clerk II 10 EACC/LS/PLCII/2 4 public health facilities. raised in Parliament over the opeara- Investigations Officer II – Accountant/Auditor 8 EACC/INV/IOII-A3 13 According to Health ministry’s re- tion of the giant national insuarance Investigations Officer II – Procurement cords, between July 2018 to February scheme. 8 EACC/INV/IOII-PS/4 3 Specialist 25, 2019 some 1,266 private and faith West Mugirango MP Vincent Investigations Officer II – Banker 8 EACC/INV/IOII-B/5 4 based health facilities claimed Sh 2 Mogaka had inquired information Prevention Officer II – Procurement Specialist 8 EACC/PS/POII-PS/6 1 billion against 5,751 public hospitals on the monthly contributions to the that claimed Sh789,002,629. Fund and total monthly and annual Prevention Officer II – Finance/Audit Specialist 8 EACC/PS/POII- FA/7 1 Nairobi West claims Sh 147,362,358 expenditure. Prevention Officer II – Economist/Policy Analyst 8 EACC/PS/POII-EPA/8 1 from the insurer while KNH claim The lawmaker, also wanted Health Prevention Officer II – ICT 8 EACC/PS/POII-ICT/9 1 Sh60,686,751 CS to provide a full list of hospitals Prevention Officer II – Legal 8 EACC/PS/POII-L/10 1 Moi Teaching and Referral Hospitl both public and private covered by TOTAL 37 has a claim of Sh95,246,931. NHIF and amount owed to each. Appearing before the National As- For instance, privately owned The detailed advert can be accessed from the EACC website www.eacc.go.ke. Interested candidates who sembly’s Health committee yeste- Nairobi West Hospital claims same meet the set qualifications should complete EACC Form 1 from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach day, Health CAS Rashid Aman was amount claimed by both Kenyatta scanned copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates (certified by the issuing institution), at pains to explain how little known National Hospital and Moi Teaching clearances and testimonials. privately owned hospitals take huge and Referral Hospital combined. All applications must be made online and will be acknowledged by the Commission via email. Shortlisted sums of money beating busy well “Even small facilities are claiming candidates will be invited for interview via email. established public hospitals tradi- more than Kenyatta National Hos- To be considered, applications should be received not later than Tuesday, 12th March, 2019 at 5.00 HUGE CLAIMS tionally known to be serving ma- pital. It is very hard to convince us. pm. jority of Kenyans. There is a possibility of a conspiracy Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. REDUCING MPs James Murgor (Keiyo North), between some of these private health SECRETARY/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AVAILABLE James Nyikal (Seme), Gladwell facilities and officials at NHIF,” Koros ETHICS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION BENEFITS FOR Cheruiyot (Baringo MP), Mohamed said. Nyikal demanded answers on Dahir (Dadaab) and Benard Koros specific number of visits to both MEMBERS (Sigowet/Soin) demanded an expla- private and public health facilities. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 9 NEWS JUDICIARY

SURVIVED ON ALLOWANCES PLACES OF INTEREST SUSAN MUHINDI / The DPP’s office cation, seeking to have the DPP has said it cannot release Citizen cited for contempt for failing to TV journalist Jacque Maribe’s car avail all materials the prosecution Dad fired me when as it’s evidence in Monica Kimani’s intends to use. They include her I cited problems at DPP won’t let go murder. house, vehicle and mobile phone. In an affidavit, investigating -offi But Otieno says if the phone and mills, says TSS son cer Maxwell Otieno says the Toyota the vehicle are released to Maribe, Allion will be relied on during the there is a high possibility she will MALEMBA MKONGO/ Son of billionaire prosecution’s case. destroy the prosecution’s evidence Tahir Sheikh Said yesterday said he of Maribe’s car “The IC3 Cameras placed the ve- before it is submitted to the court. was jobless for years after his father hicle and the mobile phone hand- fired him. Otieno says if released, there is a possibility sets at places of interest in our in- WANT COUNSEL DISQUALIFIED His father, known for TSS bus vestigations,” the affidavit reads. Maribe had sought to have prose- services, maize mills and other she will destroy prosecution’s evidence Last year, Maribe filed an appli- cution counsel Catherine Mwan- businesses, died in January 2017. iki disqualified from the case. But Son Mohammed Tahir said that Otieno said the DPP cannot be told at the age of 47, his father gave who should or should not prose- him allowances,which he used to cute any criminal matter. support his wife and children . “ I Maribe, through lawyer Katwa was dismissed by my father as a Kigen, urged Justice James Wakiaga director,” he said. to allow him go through the affida- His father fired him when he tried vit and consult his client as it was to tell him about anomalies in the served to them yesterday morning. running of TSS maize millers. The judge directed parties to ap- He was testifying in the trial of pear on March 13, when Mwaniki is James Mwangi, Aweys Mohamed, expected to canvass on the vehicle Zein Ahmed, Zahir Abbas and Victor issue. Were, charged with conspiring to Last year Maribe was charged defraud TSS firms of billions of alongside her lover, Joseph Irun- shillings. They are accused of forgery gu, alias Jowie, with the murder of and transferring shareholders’ businesswoman Kimani. They both details without consent. The case Jacque Maribe denied the charge. Maribe was re- was adjourned to April 4. and Joseph leased on Sh1 million bail. Irungu Mohammed told Mombasa senior Irungu in a is still in custody. In October last principal magistrate Francis Kyambia Milimani court year, Wakiaga cited Irungu’s his- he and his father discovered that yesterday tory with guns and said he would some employees were defrauding / COLLINS pose a risk by creating fear and in- the company. KWEYU timidating witnesses.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA REPUBLIC OF KENYA

TWELFTH PARLIAMENT TWELFTH PARLIAMENT THE SENATE THE SENATE PUBLIC HEARINGS/ RECEIPT OF MEMORANDA PUBLIC HEARINGS/ RECEIPT OF MEMORANDA The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 33 of 2018) The Government Contracts Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 9 of The Election Laws (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 37 of 2018) 2018) The Government Contracts Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 9 of 2018) was The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 33 of 2018) and the Election read a First Time in the Senate on 13th February 2019 and was thereafter Laws (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 37 of 2018) were read a First Time committed to the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs in the Senate on 5th December, 2018 and 13th February, 2019, respectively and and Human Rights for consideration. thereafter stood committed to the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution and standing order 140 of the Senate Standing Orders, the Senate Standing Pursuant to the provisions of Article 118 and standing order 140 (5) of the Standing Orders of the Senate, the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights now invites and Human Rights now invites interested members of the public to submit any interested members of the public and stakeholders to submit their views representations that they may have on the Bills and on any other amendments on the Bill. The views may be submitted through submission of written to the election laws that would enhance electoral management in the country. memoranda in the following manner- The representations may be made orally or by submission of written memoranda in the following manner – 1. Public Hearing for the Bill shall be held on Monday, 11th March, 2019 from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon at the Mini Chamber, 1. Public Hearing for the Bill shall be held on Tuesday, 12th March 2019 from County Hall, Parliament Buildings, Nairobi; or 10:00 a.m. to 1.00 pm at the Mini Chamber, County Hall, Parliament 2. Written Memoranda may be forwarded to the Clerk of the Senate/ Buildings, Nairobi; or Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, P.O. Box 41842- 2. Written Memoranda may be forwarded to the Clerk of the Senate/ 00100, Nairobi, hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk of Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, P.O. Box 41842-00100, Nairobi, hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk of the Senate/ the Senate/ Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, First Floor, Main First Floor, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi or emailed to Parliament Buildings, Nairobi or emailed to [email protected], [email protected], to be received on or before Friday, to be received on or before Friday, 8th March, 2019 at 5.00 p.m. 8th March, 2019 at 5.00 p.m.

The Bill may be found on the Parliament website at http:/www.parliament.go.ke/ The Bill may be found on the Parliament website at http:/www.parliament. senate. go.ke/senate.

CLERK OF THE SENATE/ SECRETARY, CLERK OF THE SENATE/ SECRETARY, PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION. PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE COMMISSION. 10 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 NEWS GENERAL

CONTRACTOR BANKRUPT formance security amounting to Sh2,897,373,949 ( 10 per cent of the contract sum).” The total amount of physical works done as at December 2018 was State to lose Sh2.5bn if it cancels Sh6,374,222,688 plus securities of Sh13, 617,657,561.04. That amount exceeds the payments effected to date Itare Dam contract, mulls options of Sh11,064,145,694.78 by Sh2,553,511,866.26. Chelugui, who spoke at a press CS Chelugui says government can also give job to third party or continue with the tender briefing at his Maji House office, denied mismanagement of funds under his watch, saying he was not under investigations as reported in AGATHA NGOTHO the media. @agathangotho The media reports follow allega- tions of possible loss of approxi- The taxpayer may lose Sh2.5 billion if mately Sh90 billion meant for con- the government terminates the ten- struction of Arror, Kimwarer and der of Itare Dam contractor CMC di Itare dams in Elgeyo Marakwet and Ravenna. Nakuru counties. Termination of the contract is Chelugui said Arror and Kimwarer among the three options for the dams are being implemented by the Itare Water Supply Project after the Kerio Valley Development Authority company was declared bankrupt. which is under the Ministry of East CMC di Ravenna was declared African Cooperation and Regional bankrupt on December 4 last year Development. after it was admitted by the Court of On Tuesday, ANC leader Musalia Ravenna to a pre-bankruptcy proce- Mudavadi asked Chelugui and Trea- dure under Italian Insolvency Law. sury CS Henry Rotich to resign over Water Cabinet Secretary Simon the alleged mismanagement of funds Chelugui yesterday said the govern- meant for building dams. ment has three options. The former deputy prime minis- “First is continuation with the ter said officials heading parastatals company under the current con- mentioned in the scandals should tract. Two is to assign the remain- also quit for effective investigations. ing works to a third party or another “For a start, the Cabinet secretar- contractor and the last option is to ies for Treasury and Water and the terminate the contract with CMC,” officers associated with this matter, Chelugui said. Water Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui when he addressed reporters at his Maji House office yesterday/FAITH MUTEGI including the CEO of Kerio Valley The CS said terminating the con- Development Authority, must go,” tract will be a big loss because the viability of the project. Itare Dam was subsequently ad- The National Treasury concluded Mudavadi said in a statement. government will have to pay Sh2.5 It was not immediately imple- opted as one of the flagship projects the funding agreement with BNP Pa- He was responding to media re- billion to the contractor as per the mented due to lack of funds. under Vision 2030 to be developed ribas Fortis and Intesa Sanpaolo of ports that Sh38 billion was irregu- agreement. The project was revived in 2011 as as matter of priority. Italy on July 15, 2015. larly allocated to an Italian company “We are opting to assign the re- demand for water in Nakuru rose. The scope of the project includes a Chelugui said payments cer- to build Arror Dam. maining works to a third party or The government hired a consultant 57-metre high dam with 28 million tified to the contractor until The allocation was done without another contractor so that we do not to review the feasibility studies, en- cubic metres storage, 1.2m diameter December 2018 amounted to regard for procurement procedure. lose money,” Chelugui said. gineering designs and preparation of 113km pipeline, 14.5km bulk transfer Sh11,399,322,188.43. Other alleged scandals involved CMC di Ravenna was awarded the tender documents. tunnel and water storage reservoirs. “However, actual payment done Itare Dam Water Supply Project in Sh29 billion contract to complete The study included hydrological, Tenders for implementation of is Sh11,064,145,694.78. These pay- and Kimwarer Multi-Purpose Dam the works in two years from April geotechnical, economic and en- works were advertised in February ments include the advance payment Project. The two were to be built at a 6, 2017. vironmental impacts. It conclud- 2014 by the Rift Valley Water Ser- of 15 per cent of the amount of cost of Sh40 billion and Sh28 billion The dam was first conceived 33 ed Itare Dam was the most viable vices Board in which contractors Sh4,346,060,923.82,” he said. respectively. years ago as a long term source of long-term source of water for Nak- with ability to mobilise funds were “The securities provided by the “We spent Sh21 billion on a proj- water for Nakuru town and its envi- uru town, Kuresoi, Molo, Njoro and invited. contractor under the terms of the ect that had not even been designed. rons. In 1998, the government com- Rongai and Chepsir, Chepseon and Evaluations were done and CMC contract are advance payment We carried out due diligence several pleted the feasibility studies which Kedowa townships in neighbouring di Ravenna of Italy was awarded the of Sh4,346,060,924 ( 15 per cent months after making the payment,” confirmed technical and financial Kericho county. contract. of the contract sum) and per- the ANC boss said.

WANT CAPITATION INCREASED FROM SH1,420 TO SH8,077 PER STUDENT Free primary education hangs in the balance as heads decry low funding Ministry asks Treasury for more cash to sustain programme

LEWIS NYAUNDI/ Free primary educa- Belio Kipsang told MPs on Tuesday. The government allocates only tion hangs in the balance after head- “As it is at the moment, capitation Sh11 per student for examinations, teachers said it was unsustainable has remained the same since 2003.” including the assessment tests. It is due to lack of funding. Belio’s remarks leaves the pro- one of the least funded functions in The Education ministry says it gramme in doubt with the Treasury public schools. needs increased allocation to sustain retaining the capitation for the next In a report submitted to Education the programme launched in 2003. two years. CS Amina Mohamed in December Headteachers say calls to review The government funds primary last year, the headteachers recom- Education PS Belio Kipsang when he appeared before MPs in Parliament on funding have been ignored for the schools depending on the number mended the capitation be increased Tuesday /JACK OWUOR last eight years. Parents say they are of students. Each student is allocated to Sh8,077. already paying to cater for essentials Sh1,420. Headteachers say they have Kenya Primary Schools Heads es and give equal funds across the David Mavuta said yesterday. in struggling schools. had to change budgets to cater for Association said the money would country instead of per child. The Treasury has allocated “The capitation allocated to our essentials. cater for the increased cost of living. “FPE is helping children who Sh13,401,000,000 in the next bud- primary schools is in dire need of The teachers yesterday said they The report also recommended could otherwise be out of school get for capitation for free primary review... The ministry must seek write assignments and assessment the government change the way it but we need the government to in- education and low cost boarding in for funds from the Treasury if the tests on blackboards due to lack of funds expenses such as electricity crease capitation for smooth oper- public primary schools. programme is to be sustained,” PS funds to buy required materials. and water bills, support staff wag- ations,”KEPSHA national secretary Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 11 NEWS HEALTH

IMPROVE LOCAL CAPACITY 2-MINUTE THERAPY KENYA RECORDS Nairobi West’s State builds four new cancer 38,000 machine shortens NEW CASES cancer treatment

ANNUALLY, JOHN MUCHANGI/ A cancer patient centres to cut foreign travels 27,000 yesterday became the fi rst Kenyan to be treated with a new radiation PATIENTS DIE machine cutting treatment time Many patients spend a fortune during their trips to overseas hospitals from 40 minutes to two minutes. EACH YEAR  e Varian Halcyon radiotherapy system has been installed at GEORGE MURAGE He spoke at the Panorama Hotel treatment,” Kioko said. the Nairobi West Hospital. It was @ eStarKenya in Naivasha after opening a work- Head of the NCD division Joseph developed in 2017. Kenya becomes shop on noncommunicable diseases Kibacho admitted that lack of funds the third African country after e government is building four can- (NCDs). e government in part- has hampered the fight against South Africa and Morocco and the cer treatment centres in Mombasa, nership with donors has invested NCDs. sixth in the world to have it. Nakuru, Nyeri and Kisii. heavily in tackling NCDs, which He said unlike HIV-Aids and ma- Dr Solomon Mutua yesterday Cancer of various kinds, from have been increasing. laria, which have a budget, the war said it will ensure much better various causes, has been on the rise. “NCDs represent one in three on NCDs is yet to be fully funded. outcomes for cancer patients Treatment and medication are costly. deaths and up to a half of all hospital “For years, noncommunicable dis- than the old treatment. Besides Many people have organised fund- admissions in Kenya. Cancer, diabe- eases were associated with the rich, the shortened treatment period, raisers so they can seek treatment tes and hypertension are among the but this perception has changed and the machine targets the precise in India. leading killer diseases,” Kioko said. the government has promised to ad- location of the tumour, minimising e government says the suff ering dress funding in the supplementary the risk of other organs being must be tackled. e new centres UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES budget,” Kibacho said. aff ected. will complement available facilities He attributed the increase in NDCs e division plans cancer screen- “We are able to give the required to improve the country’s capacity to to unhealthy living, using tobacco ing at the grassroots to make it easier dosage of radiation. Because the handle the problem at home. and alcohol, unhealthy diets and to diagnose and treat the disease — treatment is targeted, we can direct Director of Medical Services Jack- lack of physical activity. actually a cluster of diseases. high doses of radiation.  ere is son Kioko yesterday said Kenya has The risk of dying prematurely NCD Association of Kenya chair- no risk to surrounding structures. an average of 38,000 new cases from NCDs in low- and middle-in- person Eva Njenga said they have  is means the side eff ects to annually and 27,000 people die of come countries is almost double that made strides in fixing emerging the patients are also dramatically cancer each year. in high-income countries. problems. reduced,” Dr Mutua said. Introduction of the Universal “Despite mortality being high, the “We’ve done capacity-building  e platform also was designed Healthcare programme and the new greatest calamity of NCDs is their for our members and empowered NCD Alliance of Kenya chairperson Eva to make it easier for technicians to centres will reduce cancer-related potential to drive households into them in managing these diseases,” Njenga at Panorama Hotel, Naivasha, use, requiring nine steps instead deaths signifi cantly. fi nancial ruin owing high costs of she said. yesterday /GEORGE MURAGE of 30.

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‘USELESS’ COURSES, HELB ARRESTS AND TRIPLING FEES ROCK VARSITIES Students are planning to strike on Monday after a proposed fee hike crowned a week in which 133 degree programmes were rejected and 70,000 loan defaulters threatened with apprehension

This was the last straw in what was JOSEPH NDUNDA a long week for students and gradu- @Joseph_Ndunda ates who feel exploited by universi- ties and abandoned after graduation. The National University Students On Monday last week, Kenyans Union announced a countrywide woke up to the news that 133 degree student strike beginning Monday programmes had been blacklisted next week to protest the plan to hike by the Commission on University fees from Sh16,000 to Sh48,000. Education. Nusu chairman Makori Orina said This rattled students who had al- they will team up with defaulters ready undertaken the courses and to march to Amina’s office for a -di accrued debts in the process. alogue over the new developments. Come Wednesday, Education CS He said there are about 70,000 Amina Mohamed announced law graduates who received loans of enforcement agencies would be un- Sh90,000 and have not paid. leashed on employed beneficiaries of “If the President has waived debts the Higher Education Loans Board. for farmers in different sectors, why This scared the many Helb bene- can’t he do the same for the gradu- ficiaries who are in fact still looking ates who have remained jobless after for a job or toiling away in low-cadre graduating?” Orina asked. jobs, part-time jobs and internships. Then on Friday, vice chancellors JOB MARKET DISCONNECT petitioned Parliament to triple fees The Commission on University Ed- paid by students to meet the costs of ucation last week listed 133 degree MPs Babu Owino and Abdulswamad Nassir address students protesting outside Parliament on Tuesday running the public universities and courses offered at local universities /JACK OWUOR ensure quality services. that are not legitimate because they Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 13

have not been approved. is appeared to give a hint at the predicament of the labour market that has continuously decried in- MISEDUCATION competency of university graduates, some who even lack basic skills for OF COMRADES? the courses they undertook. Universities churn out gradu- ates in excess of 50,000 each year, Students graduate but despite this huge number, the 50K from Kenyan labour market has been grappling universities annually with a paradox of shortage of skilled + workforce. e skills mismatch is occasioned by too many graduates with skills other than those in demand in the 3/10 labour market. is anomaly leads to wastage and Jobless Kenyans impedes economic growth and the aged between country’s global competitiveness. It 15 & 64 has also led to mass unemployment among Kenyans. e Kenya Institute for Public Poli- cy Research and Analysis report says Degree courses three out of 10 Kenyans aged 15 to 64 133 were declared are unemployed. Others are gradu- Education CS Amina Mohamed /JACK OWUOR illegitimate by CUE ates who have ended up in jobs that don’t require the academic qualifi - and market demands. e survey, its request, the commission initiated cations and skills they obtained in released in December last year, a routine data collection exercise on university or they didn’t train for. aimed to determine the number of the availability of academic resourc- is has left many graduates “tar- employers who incur additional cost es in universities for programmes FEES TO DEBT macking” before getting jobs, which to retrain fresh graduates and which mounted in various local universi- has made Helb unable to recover sectors are most aff ected. ties,” the commission CEO Mwenda Fee changes loans from benefi ciaries. Titled “Skills Mismatch Survey Re- Ntarangwi said. Sh16K - 48K proposed by VCs port”, the FKE report revealed that “ e aim was to triangulate the HELB SCARE most courses off ered in universities data with the capacities and confi rm Helb has disbursed Sh90 billion are not only subject-knowledge but the validity of the programmes on to 820,000 students in loans. And also leave out employability skills. off er as at August 2018.” Helb beneficiaries by December 31 last year, 436, 832 One of the reasons cited for gradu- The commission said based on 70K who defaulted benefi ciaries had completed their ates’ lack of skills is the unavailabil- preliminary examination, a “few studies and the one-year moratori- ity of adequate academic resources basic compliance issues” with some um but have not yet started paying. and practical experiences. of the programmes were raised, but Amount defaulters Another 383,150 students who have The FKE survey pointed out a arrangements have been made and Sh6.8BN owe Helb received Sh37.2 billion from Helb are need for curriculum review to put the issues resolved. Aga Khan still studying or their grace period more practical oriented units to But Mount Kenya University grad- University has not yet lapsed. ensure students acquire more skills uate Patrick Mulwa faulted CUE. graduands class A total of 213,067 loanees have through lengthy exposure in prac- Mulwa accused CUE of laxity. Students rallying of 2018 cele- cleared their Sh21.3 billion, and tical training to meet labour needs, “Where were you when the mess in 20K over fee hike brate during the 153,817 who owe the state agency are and eff ective implementation of the our universities started? As a regula- convocation on paying Sh24 billion. Some 70,008 curriculum by institutions of higher tory body, it is your mandate to carry ‘USELESS’ COURSES, HELB ARRESTS February 13 beneficiaries have defaulted pay- education. out annual or regular inspections in / VICTOR IMBOTO ment of Sh6.8 billion to Helb. all the institutions of higher learning JOB MARKET And the Education CS warned AUDIT FINDINGS to fi nd out whether they adhere to the government will engage law But even before the survey, the CUE the provisions of the University Ed- enforcement authorities to recover audit of programmes in selected uni- ucation Act,” Mulwa said. the loans from defaulters, even from versities discovered the unaccredit- “What we are hearing is unaccept- 12.7M 3.3M those working outside payroll jobs. ed degree courses during an audit able and can’t be wished away. You Work in informal Work in the AND TRIPLING FEES ROCK VARSITIES “We are also going to partner with that started in August last year. ought to have taken full respon- sector (83%+ of modern formal our law enforcement agencies to Students are already undertaking sibility and weeded out fake and labour force) sector track down those holding jobs and the fake degree courses after uni- dubious courses. You are adding yet are reluctant to stand up to be versities admitted them before the injuries on desperate hearts of job- counted as responsible and patriotic courses were approved by the CUE. less young people who hold such citizens, who honour their debts,” e assessment was commenced degrees. Everyone should account she said. after the Kenya Universities and for their deeds. If you did your work Of graduates “ is will include tracking grad- Colleges Central Placement Service well, no one would have studied for 60% end up working in uates working in enterprises such wrote to CUE to validate some of the fake courses.” 60% the informal sector as mobile transfer services, such degree programmes that universities Ntarangwi said the commission as M-Pesa, Airtel Money and other had declared available for the 2019- has worked with relevant agencies emerging jobs.” 20 academic year. to ensure the compliance issues But Helb said Amina was quoted CUE assessed capacities declared raised against the majority of the out of context and denied any plans by each of the universities for place- programmes have been addressed. to seek police help trace defaulters. ment of government-sponsored stu- “As a result, the commission al- To ensure compliance, Helb Act dents for the academic year. lowed the placement agency [KUC- stipulates that loanees who default The CUE subjected 1,828 pro- CPS] to admit students to the aff ect- What we are hearing is on loan repayment, including those grammes to the specifi c examina- ed programmes. e commission, unacceptable and can't be who are employed, shall be guilty of tions after the KUCCPS’ request. however, delayed the admission wished away. CUE ought to have an off ence and liable to a fi ne of not “To adequately advise KUCCPS on approval for a few new program- less than Sh5,000 in respect of each mmes,” he said. taken full responsibility and loan deduction that remains unpaid. e CUE is tasked with ensuring weeded out fake and dubious is is in addition to any other universities have adequate facilities action that the state higher educa- IF THE PRESIDENT HAS WAIVED for all their programmes, and Nta- courses. You are adding injuries tion fi nancier may take against the DEBTS FOR FARMERS IN rangwi said the commission will on desperate hearts of jobless defaulter. e additional action can continue working with universi- young people who hold be interpreted to include civil and DIFFERENT SECTORS, WHY ties to prepare the legibility of their criminal actions. programmes. such degrees However, most of the Helb bene- CAN’T HE DO THE SAME FOR To address the other issues, Nusu fi ciaries sought to pay the loans are THE GRADUATES WHO HAVE is partnering with parents to woo still jobless. Amina to rein in the vice chancellors MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY Federation of Kenyan Employers REMAINED JOBLESS AFTER and prevent the implementation of carried a survey to understand the the proposed fees review and sus- GRADUATE PATRICK MULWA educational mismatch between GRADUATING? pend Helb’s plans to recover the the knowledge graduates possess — NUSU CHAIR MAKORI ORINA loans. 14 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 NEWS BUSINESS

THE DATA 100.09 MARKET REPORT The indicative value of ALY KHAN SATCHU the shilling to the dollar Of Tanzania The Kenyan shilling held steady against the dollar on Thursday due to inflows from offshore investors buying govern- and its shilling ment debt subduing thin dollar demand from oil and goods importers, traders ndo-Pak remains a hair trigger away said. from a serious conflagration. I “US President thus wrote a personal check for the payment of hush money as part of a criminal financial market scheme to violate campaign finance FOREX EXCHANGE RATES laws, said Michael Cohen. Currency Buy Sell Mean Sterling trades like a rocket on its US DOLLAR 99.9861 100.1861 100.0861 way to Mars. Prime Minister May and STG POUND 133.0856 133.3906 133.2381 Jeremy Corbyn stared down the barrel of a hard Brexit and have capitulated. EURO 113.7561 114.0161 113.8861 Tanzania which is experiencing a SA RAND 7.1668 7.1888 7.1778 shilling in free fall, has shut the Citizen KES / USHS 36.7316 36.9051 36.8184 newspaper for seven days, after it KES / TSHS 23.3565 23.5033 23.4299 published a story on the depreciation Advocate Anne Agimba with Enwealth business development manager Michelle Nyandiko on February 28,2019/ ENOS TECHE of the shilling against the dollar on AE DIRHAM 27.2182 27.2779 27.2480 February 23. JPY (100) 90.1913 90.3962 90.2938 Tanzania has also shuttered bureaux SUCCESSION IND RUPEE 1.4048 1.4078 1.4063 de change. CHINESE YUAN 14.9637 14.9963 14.9800 Lesson for Tanzania is an old one and Mrs. Thatcher was wont to repeat it NSE BIGGEST WINNERS “There is no way in which one can buck the market,” Prime Minister Kenyans wish to give Price Change (%) Margaret Thatcher told the House of FLAME TREE 2.50 8.70% Commons. BOC KENYA 80.00 7.02% The Tanzanian Shilling was trading at EA CABLES 3.28 4.46% 2,345.00 with is an all time low. EVEREADY EA 0.98 4.26% The Kenya Shilling was last at 100.10 children inheritance testing the key 100.00 level. LIMURU TEA 600.00 3.45% The Nairobi All Share corrected Nomination of beneficiaries is the preferred method for succession -1.313% lower. NSE BIGGEST LOSERS The Nairobi NSE20 closed 38.19 planning, with a written will, and verbal next of kin nominations Price Change (%) points lower. SAMEER 1.98 10.00% Volume picked up to clock 892.811m. TPS EA SERENA 21.75 9.19% The Indo Pak situation and the while 11 per cent have cash. cause of cultural beliefs relating to withdrawal of MFN status by India to “They care so much about legacy deaths, lack of trust, lack of aware- TRANSCENTURY 3.10 8.82% Pakistan, following the recent terrorists and what to leave for their children,” ness and fear of legal expenses,” the UMME 6.50 6.61% ELIZABETH KIVUVA Enwealth business development di- report said. Over 70 per cent of the attacks in Kashmir, means Pakistan @elizabethkivuva UCHUMI 0.60 6.25% is seen relying more on Kenya for its rector Michelle Nyandiko said. respondents in the study requires Tea imports. The need to leave an inheritance for The respondents placing impor- financial planning and legal advice “Pakistan imports around 65-70 children is rising among Kenyans, a tance on inheritance aged 31-40 to make a will. million kg of tea from Kenya annually new study has revealed. years. The report also showed that 65 per and this is bound to increase. This Titled The Attitude To Inheritance From the study, only a third of the cent of respondents have at least 30 was reflected in the price movement. Kenyan teas rose by 12-15 a kg today,” in Kenya, it reveals that people with respondents thought of leaving their per cent of their assets in pension said Dipak Shah, Chairman of The asset value below Sh5million and wealth to the supporting organiza- funds with 39 per cent of those in- South India Tea Exporters Association. those above Sh100 million are the tions driven by a desire to leave a dicating that they will use the funds Sasini Tea and Coffee led with a most concerned about leaving mark in the society either in charity for further investments and 37 per +5.307% gain. wealth for their children, with 84 or philanthropy. cent saying they will buy an annuity Safaricom eased -2.07% to close at per cent of the respondents placing Nomination of beneficiaries is from the trustees. WHEN YOU MAKE A 26.00 and traded 13.9m shares worth importance on inheritance. the preferred method for succes- According to Strathmore University 361.414m. Safaricom has scorched The survey was conducted by sion planning, and only 41 per cent doctoral fellow Mary Kipkemoi, there MISTAKE, BE QUICK TO +17.117% higher in 2019. Safaricom pension administrator, Enwealth Fi- of the respondents have a written is need for a policy to include com- has undergirded the bright and bushy tailed [best since 2013] start to the year nancial services in partnership with will, with 40 per cent relying on next pulsory pension plan system. ADMIT IT in 2019. Strathmore University and Institute of kin nominations, 20 per cent on Data from the Retirement Benefits of Human Resource Management. It verbal declarations and five per cent Authority (RBA) shows that pension Admitting that you’ve made a WPP ScanGroup downshifted mistake can be a hit to your ego. But shows that 47 per cent have invested confide in one family member to for- coverage among employed Kenyans --8.333% to close at 11.00 on heavy arguing with or blaming others (or volume action 8.295m shares [some in land and buildings, 16 per cent in malise their succession. hit 20 per cent in the year to June 2017, trying to dodge by saying something 2.189% of the shares of the Company] pension funds, 26 per cent in Saccos “Kenyans do not have a will be- going up from 16.7 per cent in 2015. vague like “Mistakes were made…”) WPP ScanGroup is -21.42% in 2019 will only make things worse. It’s and this is in fact a more than 10 year much better to take responsibility closing low. ECONOMY for the situation so that you can Kenya Airways has experienced a clear the air and move on. Swallow steep sell-off catalysed by KAA-KQ your pride and simply say “I was chatter. It rebounded +3.618%. Lower fuel prices push inflation to six month low wrong,” offering a brief explanation LongHorn Publishers which released without making excuses. If your quite promising H1 earnings pushed error had a negative effect on +3.157% higher to close at 5.88. BY VICTOR AMADALA/Kenya’s lowest since August last year compared to the same period of others, acknowledge it. Really Longhorn and is +27.541% in 2019. inflation dropped to a six month when the country recorded 4.04 the previous year-These lower listen to their reactions — don’t get KCB Group eased -0.9512% to close low in February to 4.14 per cent, per cent. prices contributed to a relatively defensive or interrupt. Then explain at 41.65 and traded 2.777m shares thanks to reduced fuel prices that Prices of commodities such low overall inflation in February what you’re doing to remedy the worth 115.699m. KCB is +11.21% in 2019 led to a cut in transport costs, as sifted maize floor, wheat 2019,” said KNBS. mistake, including its substantive and a part of a firming price trend across leading to lower food prices. flour, sugar, kerosene, petrol and This is the third time inflation is impacts (money, time, processes) the Banking sector. Mid-February, Energy diesel all eased during the month dropping since December when it and relational impacts (feelings, NIC Bank eased -1.517% to close at reputation, trust). Be open to 35.70 and is the leading stock at the Regulatory Commission (ERC) taking pressure off the food and dropped by a whole figure of 5.7 to cut the price of petrol diesel and transport indices. 4.7 per cent in January. feedback about what you’re doing. NSE in 2019 having bagged +28.417% And tell those affected by your error gain this year. This is a reverse merger kerosene by Sh4.12, Sh6.28, and Transport index on other hand Inflation in Kenya averaged what you’ve learned about yourself with CBA Bank. Sh5.20 per litre. decreased by 0.50 per cent, mainly 9.64 percent from 2005 until (“I realize I sometimes ignore people EABL firmed +0.9186% to close at Data released by Kenya National due to significant decrease in 2019, reaching an all time high of I don’t see eye-to-eye with”) and 192.25 and traded 605,200 shares Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows pump prices since December. 31.50 percent in May of 2008 and what you’re going to do differently in worth 116.484m. EABL reported that inflation dropped by 66 basis “The cost of several foodstuffs a record low of 3.18 per cent in the future. shapely First Half Earnings where points from 4.7 percent in January, in February 2019 was much lower October of 2010. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 15 NEWS BUSINESS

AGRICULTURE PROPERTY Local firms plan Form a sugar import regulatory office shifts to cut on expenses ABEL MUHATIA/ Nearly half of Nairobi committee, farmers tell State corporate firms plan to shift from their traditional offices in the next three years on cost-cutting and Kenya imported more sugar than it produced in 2017 according to government data downsizing measures. A report by residential and commercial property managers of the local industry and more so Knight Frank attributes the worsen the plight of the small scale relocation to emerging technologies AGATHA NGOTHO farmers,” he said. led by automation ( 44 per cent) and @agathangotho The farmers also want the sugar Artificial Intelligence(28.9 per cent). tribunal committee revived to help Titled Y(O)UR Space, the report Sugar farmers want government to in hearing cases regarding farmers says access to new talent will also be form a committee to regulate sugar and mills as court cases take years a key driver of mobility. importation in the country. to tackle. Further, it reveals that more than Ibrahim Juma, the Kenya National According to the 2018 Economic 52 per cent of the firms target to Federation of Sugarcane chairman Survey, Kenya imported more sugar save between Sh23 and Sh237.8 said the government should form than it produced in 2017 when pro- per square foot annually when they a committee comprising of farm- duction was at its lowest. move. ers to monitor importation into the Kenya imports almost tripled to This means that a firm occupying country. 989,600 tonnes in 2017, compared 60,000 square foot in Westlands Juma said the sugar industry is in with 376,100 tonnes in 2016. going for Sh130 per square foot dire need of urgent attention in or- The total domestic sugar produc- per month will save atleast Sh1.38 der to address the plight of farmers. tion declined by 41.2 per cent from million per month. “There are people out to frustrate 639, 700 tonnes in 2016, to 376100 Contraband sugar destroyed at Mombasa port on May 12, 2018 / JOHN CHESOLI The firms intend to move to co- the government’s efforts to revive tonnes in 2017. The same year, the working spaces, consolidate their the sugar industry and thus want area under cane reduced to 191,200 and poor payment will be tamed. have waited for their money for workspaces or subletting extra to ensure their market space is not hectares, compared with 220,800 “Sugarcane farmers are yet to be 24 months,” he said. The company spaces. interrupted. They import huge sup- hectares in 2016. paid Sh2.6 billion as the president owes farmers Sh1.2 billion. He said “Occupiers cost-sensitivity and plies into the country and thus con- Juma said with proper regulations, directed during Jamhuri day cel- regulations should be put in place appetite for more progressive real tribute to the dismal performance excessive importation, poaching ebration. Farmers from Mumias and farmers paid their dues. estate solutions is a trend that will develop within the market,” Knight Frank Kenya Occupier Service PHOTO STORY Manager Winnie Gachagua said. Last year, soft drinks maker Tharaka Nithi Coca-Cola moved from its regional governor offices in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area to Muthomi Njuki Lavington in a move the company’s tours the Kenya Regional general manager Ahmed Tea Development Rady said is aimed at providing a Authority modern workplace that enhances stand at the creativity and innovation among its Chuka DC’s staff. grounds during There are more than 15 co- the county’s working spaces in the country, innovation fair. with Nairobi Garage topping the Governor Njuki list. Hannah Clifford, Nairobi Garage emphasised on director said co-working spaces are value addition key for innovation and growth of any to make the company. county’s produce Some of the major local and competitive international brands that are /COURTESY currently hosted at co-working spaces include staff working for mobile loan app companies Tala and Branch International,. Clothes retailer LC Waikiki has their offices at the Garage too. Others are Carlsberg, and Opera News, and Twiga Foods.

INNOVATION Counties farm challenge kicks off 166 youths so far enrolled in county solutions hubs after wins

BY ELIZABETH KIVUVA/The Inter Region Economic Net- hubs through the challenge. Trans-Nzoia, Kakamega work (IREN) has launched the IREN Technologies and and Busia counties won county solution hubs con- Innovations Platform 2019 (ITIC 2019 ) to promote test with the post-harvest management solution, a technology and innovation for use by farmers and self-sustaining energy system that powers an irriga- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the agri- tion water pump, and a solar-powered cassava drying business value chain. and chipping machine as a solution for post-harvest The ITIC 2019 targets 13 counties in the Lake Region losses respectively. Economic Bloc including Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Agriculture and ICT are one of the 10 pillars that the Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, bloc has identified for economic integration. Others Nyamira, Siaya, Trans Nzoia and Vihiga. include tourism, trade and industrialization, edu- Innovators are expected to address the region’s cation, health, water, environment, climate change, challenges in energy, storage, logistics and marketing. gender, people living with disabilities and youth, fi- Last year, 166 youths enrolled in county solutions nancial services and infrastructure. Leonard Mwasi, James Shikwati of IREN and Najda Khan at the launch /COURTESY 16 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019

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Should President Uhuru abandon the Big Four agenda? VOICES

No: Infrastructure is already being put in place as well as housing plans to eradicate slums. If he abandons the plan, constuction will be left with unfinished. REUBEN NZIOKA Nairobi

Sarova Whitesands staff Eliud Gachoka, Carolyne Kamudi, LETTERS Send your views to [email protected] Levina Mukalla and Elizabeth Kavata display Why Busia Woman million was raised forthe construc- Give women the the four 2018 tion of Butula Girls dormitory. Her Haute Grandeur Rep is a role model pillar project dubbed ‘second chance’ right to have control Global Excellence has been that of returning girls who awards that to other leaders dropped out due to pregnancy or over their bodies the hotel’s Tulia Yes: He is not doing Spa received socioeconomic issues.to school. The recently. The Reports from Kenya National programme has taken over 500 girls March 2 marks She Decides Day. anything right. He should awards are Bureau of Statistics have always back to school. It’s embarrassing A day to shine a spotlight on the focus on fighting corruption for the best ranked Busia as one of the poorest that these men in leadership have action being taken to overcome the and fixing other pressing resort spa, best counties despite it having massive completely failed to inspire the challenges faced by girls and women wellness spa, natural resources like Lake Victoria, residents. everywhere. Moreover, it is a day to issues first. I think the best Ayurveda agricultural land, border point among Recently, Mutua launched the Mutua showcase solidarity and strength by agenda is not practical. spa and best others, that wealth. That can directly Medical Scheme to help the ill. demonstrating individual and col- destination spa be attributed to poor leadership that She has been registering the elderly lective commitment to the rights of JEAN YAHUMA /MONICAH NJERI Nairobi doesn’t inspire the electorate. Busia with the National Health Insurance women locally, nationally, and glob- has had prominent personalities like Fund while building houses for the ally, to have control over their bodies former Vice President Moody Awori, vulnerable groups as a personal everywhere. Being able to make our long serving Attorney General Amos project. own choices about our health, body Wako, now the senator, ministers That is the practical leadership that and sexual life without fear, violence Chris Okemo, Francis Masakhalia, removes Busia county from its cur- or discrimination is a basic right. Ev- Peter Okondo, among other VIPs, rent poor status. ery woman has a right to make these majority of them male. However, choices and to access the services majority are egocentric and not to support them. No woman can call ready change lives. Surprisingly, all OKWARO OSCAR PLATO herself free until she has total control their combined efforts have never Busia over her body. Denying women the had sizable impact on the life of Bu- right of control over their bodies is a sia residents compared to what Hon violation of their human rights. Even NO: When the idea was Florence Mutua has been doing. Restoring morality though Kenya has made some prog- unveiled, it was for the Mutua, recently, while on a local radio in the church takes ress in regard to this, a lot more still betterment of everyone. station pledged her determination to needs to be done. Women still face It is a good project and we meet the President to ensure Busia individual ethics many challenges making their own Sugar Factory, which looked almost reproductive health choices. will see the effects when it like a white elephant project, is given Women in Kenya are still forced to materialises. license to start operating. In less than It is embarrassing and demeaning to endure cruel cultural practices such a month, the factory was in operation the church as a whole when we learn as FGM and child marriage which KELVIN WAWERU The firm is already a source of em- that those referred to as the men of causes them great harm. It is the Nairobi ployment to residents and the price God are the very people engaging in 21st century and women are still of sugar has reduced tremendously. such activities termed as immoral. having decisions made for them. That is practical; leadership from The Catholic Church is not to blame. A woman is denied reproductive Mutua compared to her male coun- In my view, it takes an individual’s health information and services terparts, who have been in perpetual ethical founding and individual just because she doesn’t have her politicking while other counties responsibility to realise that such husband’s or guardian’s permission. develop. Mutua has maintained the practices are uncalled for, and that Moreover, they are denied life-sav- tempo of the projects underway and they should at least not happen near ing comprehensive abortion care just those she promised during the cam- the custodians of the spirit. because abortion is not permitted. paign period. Her key projects: sup- Those suspected to be involved in They are bullied, attacked, discrim- porting women, youth and people such practices should be thoroughly inated against and even arrested living with disabilities, with revolving investigated with close collaboration for making choices about their No: The Big Four agenda grants for economic empowerment. between the church and national law bodies. There is need for both county is a good idea. It is She has been supporting saccos enforcement agencies so that sanity and national governments to fully implementable and he financially and currently building a is realised not only in the country but implement all laws and policies that should continue with it. He bakery for Nambale Sacco that will also in the churches. will enable women realise their right be churning 450 breads per hour. CS to make choices over their bodies. should also work on the Amina Mohamed will launch it Happy She Decides Day. handshake, fight corruption on March 1 in Butula constituency. and support needy children. Recently, she invited Mombasa Gov- MICHAEL OKUN OLIECH ernor Hassan Joho for a fund drive ORUCHO BONFACE She Decides champion, sexual and LILLIAN YAHUMA in Butula where more than Sh5.9 Kakamega reproductive health expert Nairobi Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 19

word is... [email protected] SOCIALBYTE WITH ELIZABETH NGIGI @nyambs_liz BIEN WOWS GIRLFRIEND WITH CINEMA PROPOSAL in black official attire. “I had previously told some of my girlfriend’s family members and her close friends to do a video saying why they love her. Every one of them said a beautiful thing about her, and I made a collage video from their videos,” Bien said. Her close friend lied to her that Blinky Bill says his new song, ‘Mun- they were having issues with her gu Halali’, is a dedication to Kenyans. boyfriend and she wanted her to be “I am glad people are resonating present when they reconcile. They with it because the last few years were later to proceed to a cinema in Kenya have been tough. So this hall and watch a movie, where Bien is just a song of encouragement to and his friends were, although she Kenyans just to let them know it’s was not aware. going to be okay,” Blinky Bill told “It was dark so she could not see Adelle and Shaffie on Kiss FM. where we were seated. The movie Blinky Bill says although he has started and the first video that ap- been doing secular music, he de- peared was for her dad, followed by cided to show us the spiritual side the other videos of her friends and of him. that is when I walked in front and “It was a combination of many proposed to her,” Bien said. things. I grew up in a family of re- To make the day memorable to ligious people but I question a lot them, Bien says he had composed a of mainstream religion, plus I am love song for his four-year girlfriend, spiritual.” which he will be releasing today. Sarah, Wambui, Lisa and Sage are “The song was done specifically part of the strong female vocals who for Chiki, who has been my girl- came in to work with Blinky. friend for four years now. I am still wondering why I took that long to propose to her,” Bien said. “Will you say yes, I know you DK in repentance deserve better but someone had stepped out... are some of the lyrics song titled ‘Mercy’ from the song.” Bien will be the second member of the Boy Band Sauti Sol to marry af- ter guitarist Polycarp Otieno walked down the aisle with his Burundian girlfriend Lady Mandi in August last year.

ELIZABETH NGIGI @nyambs_liz/ Bien serve her. She has been my die-hard Bien and Chiki of Sauti Sol says he will be having a fan even in our worst moments for Kuruka church wedding later this year after Sauti Sol. When we are being trolled, /COURTESY he proposed to the love of his life, she has held my hand, and I want to Chiki Kuruka, on Wednesday night be a good husband to her.” at Cinema Hall, West Gate Mall. Every woman dreams of a wow SPOTTED “She is my best friend who has kind of proposal, and Bien did not Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo, in a big heart and she is an amazing kill the dreams of Chiki Kuruka. He a hearty conversation with nomi- woman I have ever met,” Bien told hired a whole cinema for the big mo- nated MP Maina Kamanda at Lilian Word Is yesterday. ment and before their close friends, Towers on Tuesday afternoon. ELIZABETH NGIGI @nyambs_liz/ “Sometimes I even wonder if I de- he went down on one knee dressed Musician DK Kwenye Beat will be featured in Guardian Angel’s repentance song titled Mercy after he was accused of infect- ‘Selina’ star Kone Nouhoum ing a college girl with herpes. “It is a song that talks about sins and because every human being has succumbs to crash injuries sinned in one way or another, I want to feature DK as a good example,” ELIZABETH NGIGI @nyambs_liz/ in the Intensive Care Unit. The Guardian Angel told Word Is on TV actor Kone Nouhoum has acting fraternity has sent their Wednesday. succumbed to injuries he got condolences. Among them are Three weeks ago, Hope Kid and in a road accident on Septem- producer and actor Eve D Souza. DK Kwenye Beat were the talk of the ber 29 last year at the Naivasha She wrote, “This is one sad town following a complaint that sur- geothermal site, Nakuru county. week. Rest in peace, Kone, you faced from a woman who described Kone had been battling for his were one of a kind. My heart goes how the two lured her into group sex life and has undergone several out to his family and friends. late last year. surgeries due to multiple frac- My deepest condolences.” “The church has accepted me tures on his spine. He even expe- Kone has been cast in the pop- back. We can now move together For more Word Is rienced difficulty in breathing. ular soap opera as ‘Reagan’. Being in the salvation journey,” DK told stories scan the Since then, he has been admit- a Muslim, he was buried yester- Mseto East Africa. QR code above. ted at Nairobi Hospital and was day evening at Kariokor cemetery. 20 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 VOICES EDITORIAL COMMENT GWYNNE DYER His new book is Growing Pains: e Future of Democracy (and Work) Let parties select 1/3 Other countries have armies, but Pakistan’s army has a country. women as candidates It will continue to control the lion’s share of the economy only or the fourth time Parliament has so long as it has the threat of the Indian ‘enemy’ as an excuse blocked the two-thirds Gender Bill. On Wednesday there were only 174 Fmembers in the National Assembly, 59 short of a quorum. is triumph for ‘entrenched male chauvinism’ was actually quite sensible. Presently there are 76 women MPs and another 39 female MPs would need to be nominated to reach the one-third level. But these MPs would not be democratically elected — they would be picked proportionally by parties in Parliament. And they would increase the already astronomical costs of our MPs by another 10 per cent. ere is a simpler and more democratic solution. Let us pass legislation requiring political parties to select at least one-third women as their candidates for elective offi ce. To win, parties would have to identify the most dynamic women to be their candidates. Soon women would reach the one-third mark in Parliament and even surpass it, without any extra cost or any democratic defi cit. PAKISTAN’S ARMY NEEDS THE WAR So let’s drop the proposal for more nominated female MPs in the Gender Bill in fter the terrorist attack on Indian troops Why does this sort of thing go on happening?  e favour of parties being required to select at in Kashmir two weeks ago that killed 40 short answer, alas, is because the Pakistani army needs soldiers, but before Tuesday’s retaliatory air it to continue. When the Indian and Pakistani leaders least one third women for their candidates. strikes across the border into Pakistan by the signed the Lahore Declaration of 1999, committing the Indian Air Force, the Indian government did two countries to a peaceful resolution of the confl ict something unprecedented. It threatened to cut over Kashmir, the Pakistani army and its accompanying off Pakistan’s water. Or at least, it sounded like militants almost immediately invaded the Kashmiri HISTORICAL QUOTE that. district of Kargil, on the Indian side of the LoC. AOn 21 February, Nitin Gadkari, India’s Transport It took quite a serious little war for the Indian army to “If we see light at the end of the minister, tweeted, “Our Govt. has decided to stop our push them out again — but then, the whole object of the tunnel, it is the light of the oncoming share of water which used to fl ow to Pakistan. We will operation, from the Pakistani army’s point of view, was divert water from Eastern rivers and supply it to our to have a little war.  ey didn’t need to win.  ey just train.” people in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.” Dangerous had to kill the peace process. talk:  at way lies nuclear war. In 2008 Pakistan’s president said the country was ROBERT LOWELL In December 2001, after a Pakistan-backed terrorist willing to adopt a ‘no fi rst use’ policy for its nuclear The American poet was born on March 1, 1917. attack on the Indian Parliament, there was a seminar in weapons. Shortly afterwards, while Pakistan’s Foreign Karachi designed to calm everybody down. It was going minister was in Delhi, Pakistan-based militants of quite well until somebody alleged that India had plans Lashkar-e-Taiba slaughtered 166 people in a terrorist to use the ‘water weapon’. At that point a Pakistani attack in Mumbai (Bombay). participant stated fl atly that any confl ict over water Like Jaish-e-Mohammad, would lead to a nuclear fi rst strike against India. IGNORANT INDIAN Lashkar-e-Taiba has close So Nitin Gadkari’s threat had everybody scared — for NATIONALISTS THINK links with the Pakistani about fi ve minutes.  en it became clear that it was only armed forces. hot air. He was just referring to an existing plan to build THREATS ABOUT And when Modi made WWW.THE-STAR.CO.KE a dam on the Ravi River, one of six that feed the giant a surprise visit to Pakistan Indus river system. Ignorant Indian nationalists often WATER ARE A GOOD in 2016, talking peace think threats about water are a good way to control WAY TO CONTROL and friendship, Jaish-e- THESTARKENYA THESTARKENYA @THESTARKENYA Pakistan. In fact, they are a good way to get nuked. But Mohammad militants @eunice_akach there’s an election in India this spring, and Gadkari is PAKISTAN. IN FACT, attacked the Indian airbase Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands “he police not the sharpest tool in the box. THEY ARE A GOOD at Pathankot one week later. PO Box 74497-00200 , Nairobi, Kenya have recently As soon as the grown-ups intervened, the ‘water Is there a pattern here? +254 20 424 4000 | 0711 046 000 been killing weapon’ was off the table, which is a good thing. But WAY TO GET NUKED Other countries have [email protected] | [email protected] innocent people there is now a ‘limited war’ underway between India armies, but Pakistan’s army in the name and Pakistan, and it is getting less limited by the hour. has a country.  e army dominates not only politics COO News Editor Associate Editor, Daily of criminals.  e suicide attack on Indian troops in Kashmir two but the economy. It sells insurance, clothes, meat and Agnes Kalekye Francis Mureithi Joseph Olweny We have not weeks ago was the deadliest in three decades, and concrete. It owns huge chunks of the country’s real seen any action Jaish-e-Mohammad, a militant Islamist group based estate. It provides very well for its offi cers while they are Head of Content Political Editor Photo Editor taken against in Pakistan, took credit for it.  e retaliatory air strikes on active service, and also in retirement. Paul Ilado Felix Olick Nobert Allan them. Why ordered by India’s PM Narendra Modi were the fi rst to It will continue to control the lion’s share of the should we trust cross the border into Pakistan proper since the 1971 war. economy only so long as it has the threat of the Depth Content Editor Digital Editor Sports Editor the security Now Pakistani planes have bombed Indian territory, Indian ‘enemy’ as an excuse, so it works hard to keep Francis Openda Oliver Mathenge Chris Mbaisi stakeholders and another Indian fi ghter that crossed into Pakistan that threat alive.  e Indians are no angels in this when the law has been shot down and its pilot captured.  ere relationship – maybe they should ask themselves why does apply to is shell-fi re both ways along the Line of Control in they even want Kashmir – but it is Pakistan’s army that e Star is a publication of the Radio Africa Group their own.” Kashmir. keeps the game alive. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 21 VOICES

COMMENT COMMENT MESHACK NDIRANGU AND FIDELINA NDUNGE HUSSEIN KHALID Amref Health Africa in Kenya Executive director, Haki Africa Healthy choices include having Following the 14 Riverside attack, legal organisation PILPG, protected sex, healthy eating, through its Washington, DC, offi ce, recently communicated seeking treatment when sick that it is terminating all its projects and pulling out of Kenya TECH CAN CHANGE HEALTH BEHAVIOUR

hanging people’s health-related behaviour can have a major impact on some of the greatest causes of mortality and morbidity. Improving the health-seeking behaviour of communities and thereby creating demand for health services is essential to the realisation of universal health coverage. Recent research published in the Journal for Public CHealth draws attention to the relationships between health and behavioural practices. Factors that result in poor lifestyle choices and health-seeking behaviour contribute to some of the leading causes of death and disease such as heart disease, cancer and HIV-Aids. Common behaviours that contribute to illness or even death include risky sexual behaviour, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity, drug and alcohol abuse, among others. Less commonly acknowledged is the relationship between socioeconomic status and health and the eff ect of social networks and personal beliefs. Making healthy choices such as having protected sex, embracing healthy eating, seeking health services when sick and regular physical activity and health checks can change health outcomes in Africa. ANOTHER TRAGEDY AFTER DUSIT  e 2030 Agenda, adopted at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015, positioned Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) n January 15 Kenya’s peace and tranquility benefi ciaries had no control over. As a matter of fact, as key means of implementation of the Sustainable were violently interrupted. At least fi ve the benefi ciaries who are Kenyans, are themselves Development Goals (SDGs). terrorists, including a suicide bomber, victims and are now going to suff er more. Identifying eff ective approaches and strategies that attacked the Dusit offi ce complex and in the What is also disappointing is the fact that PILPG benefi t the population as a whole will enable public aftermath, at least 21 persons lay dead and has, to date, not shared, with its partners any of the health practitioners to operate more eff ectively and property worth millions destroyed. concerns unearthed by its security assessment.  is achieve more health benefi ts within limited resources. Since the attack, much has been said leaves the partners and benefi ciaries at a loss and In Africa, digital interventions continue to play a about the response by various actors. Top and worth indeed puts people’s lives in danger, especially if there major role in supporting behaviour change among mentioningO is the response by the police, who is crucial information that needs to be shared. health professionals, patients and the general public. neutralised the attackers and in the process saved over It is a generally acceptable principle across the Mobile technologies in particular are increasingly 700 lives. Amongst those saved were two Kenyans world that victims of terror attacks should not be being used in healthcare and public health practice who were working with the Public International Law disrupted from their normal duties.  at when an to educate patients, and to facilitate compliance with & Policy Group — an American-based pro bono legal attack occurs, aff ected communities should continue chronic disease treatment. services organisation. with their way of life without ado.  is is because Using digital technologies such as mobile phones, PILPG has been working in Kenya since 2013.  e the main goal of terrorists is to actually ensure they computers or tablets to convey information as part organisation has been supporting pro bono legal aid by disrupt what is normal so that people live in fear.  e of an evidence-based multichannel SBC strategy can backing various activities of civil society organisations fear is then supposed to lead to disunity and eventually contribute to the adoption and maintenance of healthy in diff erent parts of the country such communities turning against each other. lifestyle choices.  is will in turn result in increased as Nairobi, Mombasa, Wajir, Mandera IT NOT ONLY PLAYS Communities that have been victims access to health services and products. and Garissa.  rough PILPG supported of terror attacks are encouraged to By enhancing these technologies with artifi cial activities, lawyers and paralegals were INTO THE TERRORIST’S proceed with their lives as soon as intelligence and predictive analytics, we could begin hired to help people in confl ict with the possible. When we change our way of shifting to precision public health in the same way law and boost community empowerment IDEOLOGY BUT ALSO doing things as a result of terror attacks, that nanoparticles can enable us to practice precision projects. CAUSES MORE DAMAGE we play into the minds of terrorists and medicine. Promoting partnerships between state help them spread their narratives and With Kenya’s mobile penetration edging towards 100 and non-state actors was a major strategy TO A COMMUNITY ideology. Doing so means giving in to per cent, young people are increasingly using digital employed by PILPG. In essence, these THAT’S ALREADY terrorists and encouraging them to do technologies. Digital technology has the potential to activities promoted trust building and more to continue disrupting the lives of provide accurate information to individuals when and closer working relations between security BEEN AFFECTED their target communities. where they want it and, with careful attention paid to authorities and communities vulnerable It is surprising that PILPG, itself a legal design, may off er the added benefi t of confi dentiality, to violent extremism and radicalisation. Building trust organisation, has opted to react to the 14 Riverside privacy and anonymity. is a crucial factor in deradicalisation of youth and Drive attack in this manner. By terminating its Digital technologies can contribute to improving rehabilitation of those exposed to violent extremism. activities in Kenya, the organisation not only plays into knowledge and lifestyle choices on sexual and Following the 14 Riverside attack, PILPG, through its the terrorist’s ideology but also causes more damage to reproductive health, infl uencing attitudes, beliefs, Washington, DC, offi ce, recently communicated that a community that has already been aff ected. tastes and expectations, and increasing self-effi cacy in it is terminating all its projects in Kenya and pulling As an American institution that is supported by US support of healthy reproductive behaviours. out of the country.  e decision was based on its government funds, it is surprising that PILPG would  e application of technology and success in assessment of the security and programme situation in abandon Kenyans at their hour of need. As a country, innovation across health can be catalysed by Scan this QR the wake of the attack. the US should review its laws and policies to ensure entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship, the critical code using your While it is the prerogative of a partner to make that her institutions do not cause more harm than enabler to Sustainable Development Goal 8, is smartphone to decisions on whether to continue a project or not, good in the wake of such attacks. Kenya is an ally in the increasingly recognised as a source of locally developed see more opinion based on their assessments of the situation on the global war against terror — it should not suff er double innovation and as a key technology diff usion tool at columns on the ground, it is surprising and disappointing that victimisation from terrorists and its allies. national and global levels. Star website. this decision was based on an incident that the [email protected] 22 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019

SOCIETY [email protected] Property enthusiasts throng Tatu City

Tatu City held its annual open day on Saturday. Visitors had a chance to tour the new city’s completed infrastructure, schools and homes, which are transforming the landscape of Kiambu county with unprecedented Kenyan and international investment. The event showcased Tatu City’s amenities and vibrant community that is open to all income groups. At Tatu City, school campuses by Nova Pioneer and Crawford International draw over 2,000 students daily.

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1. Tatu City country head Nick Langford 2. Client Sue Ream and Tatu City head of marketing Tim Beighton 3. Tatu City sales manager Tito Oduk and businessman Antony Oregi 4. Tatu City marketing manager Shazeen Rahemtulla and busi- nessman Tim Ream 5. Retired teacher Amanda and Axis Real Estate’s Gitonga Gikonyo /DOUGLAS OKIDDY 1 2 3

(+) ST JOHN AMBULANCE AWARDS HEROIC DUSIT ATTACK RESCUERS

St John Ambulance on February 19 appreciated the people For more news who attended to the victims of the January 15 dusitD2 on our website. terror attack.They were feted for the selfless efforts and Scan this quick support they gave during the attack. response code The institute thanked all of them by giving them using your certificates.The event took place at the St John Building and smartphone. the guest speaker was Marsden Madoka.

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1. Guest speaker Marsden Madoka awards Amina Mohamed 2. Madoka awards Dr Robert Mutula 3. Madoka awards Charles Mwachia 4. Madoka awards Lucy Murumbi 5. Eliakim Masale looks on as David Maina displays his certificate/ EZEKIEL AMINGA Friday, March 1,2019 COUNTIES COUNTIES NAIROBI The companies willbuildmore than8,000units in various parts ofNairobi Three-year time limit ismandatory, contractors inthe homesprojects told 26 HADAPPLIED signed on August 17, 2018 and Phase high. metres 98 and cent of the units in Phase Two. 848 units in Phase One and 20 per Two. and One Ngong Road in Phases units tracted to develop housing 4,068 per cent as low cost housing. units for sale at market rate and 60 Technofin will allot 40 per cent of locally materials. sourced and skills lacks clause a requiring of the use dants. - depen their and occupants 48 has estate the Currently estate. Pangani Kenya will redevelop 1,434 units in market, Technofin housing the in Nairobi face-lift a pressure ease and renewal. urban the geted for Pangani are among the estates tar two,and Bachelors’ Quarters and Road, one NgongSuna Road Phases policy.tion Paper 1of 2018 on urban regenera Wednesday. Sessional It on based is to the assembly for adoption on executive was by brought the port across the city. the across - will put up more than 8,000 units Limited Assurance Directline ya and Prestik, Jabavu Village, Stanlib Ken Property,Green Ederman Green RegenerationHousing Programme. is part of the Urban Renewal and Housingon says the development struct affordable in houses Nairobi. tendersmultibillion-shilling to con City Hall has awarded companies six SOURCE MATERIALS LOCALLY low income housing tenders Six developers win huge city MAUREEN KINYANJUI/ on theconsideration ofthe sectoral committee onHousing of theNairobi County Assembly effective. is mandatory for theproject to be Antony Kiragu saidthetime limit finish. given amaximumofthree years to shilling urbanhousing project be contracted for themultibillion- have recommended that companies For Phase One, the contract was have will buildings The floors 34 The county government will take Green Erdemman con has been Further, contract the states that The report states that the contract Under the project expected to give New and Old Ngara, Jeevanjee, The Committee on Housing re The firms - Technofin Kenya, The County Assembly Committee The particulars are ina report Planning Committee chairman MAUREEN KINYANJUI @MissKinyanjuiMo Nairobi MCAs ------Lands CharlesLands Kerich had said the path. flight a on from to metres 68 42 the plots as are houses the for height the reduced ty relocated. they be period will them at Sh30,000 amonth for the developer compensate will each of The dependants. their and tenants Ngara, Old ed now by occupied 73 created. be will county government but sub-leases billion. cost Sh23 Sh4 billion. The job is projected to in Phase Two land is also valued at Land billion. struction Sh25 cost is Sh4 billion (12.5 acres). The con agreements. those says there was aneed to review reference any policy. to county It agreements without were signed Two on August 16, same year. unemployed youths,” Umoja One locally. Thiswillcreate jobs for our when they can bepurchased we have materials being imported, sourced locally. per cent oflabourandmaterials be on Wednesday. report tabled before theAssembly best fitthepolicy,according to the committee’s recommendations will Urban Regeneration policy.The Sessional Paper 1of2018onthe Last year, County Executive for The Kenya Civil Aviation Authori Green Prestik award has been the remain with will Mother titles forLand valued Phase is One at joint the report, the to According “We donot want ascenario where The committee proposes that90 THE-STAR.CO.KE - - - Joint VentureJoint agreement. stalls. and houses completed per cent on the price quoted for the the county will add amark up of 20 contract, their to According Suna. in 585 houses and 3,000 market stalls were ready to break the ground. they although challenge a mained re site - the to gretted access that re- They contract. the signed they were not aware of the policy when houses.400 mark at and of price least selling up the devolved unit will get 20 per cent not agreed, but it expected is that was county the company and the one, two three and bedrooms. ya to build 1,890 units consisting of county has contracted Stanlib Ken had delayed.ect was among the reason why the proj estateslocation of along flight paths before alapse offive years since regeneration scheme cannot besold not beallowed to buildextensions. areas intheestates. Residents will maintain control over thecommon houses. to county staff whoqualify to own allocate 20percent ofthehouses housing sector begiven powers to recommended thatthecounty MCA MarkMugambi said. However, they are yet to sign a Directline Assurance develop will Stanlib raised concern that they percentageOwnership between For 7.5-acre Uhuru Estate, the The houses sold underthe The report says the county will The committee hasalso - - ment the estates. of pressed interest the redevelop in - making the affordable. ment with astate waiver on taxes bysubsidised the county govern ation Committee. Interior the under Nairobi Regener of government Ministry the through conjunction in with the nationaled ground-breaking day. tion. The county will thereafter seta sum instead monthly of compensa purpose. that for alreadyers have the money aside set compensated be will the develop as - relocated,” Kiragu said. houses during the construction. tenants to continue occupying the make will ect for impossible it man, Antony Kiragu, said the proj cent waiver ontaxes, Kiragu said. concerns. Theunits have a15 per recommendation, citing publiv leader AbdiHassanmadethe allocation ofhouses. Majority committees to oversee the be madepart ofthesteering requested thatlocal leaders priority. targeted estates willbegiven first said peoplecurrently resident inthe Lands CharlesKerich hadearlier the purchase. County Executive for Twenty developers six had ex The houses are said to be highly directiveThe implementbe will The tenants will receive a lump Kerich said the tenants affected “In scenario this residents be will Planning committeeThe chair The committee hasalso /COURTESY Savannah ward Road inUpper New Donholm construction of The ongoing 23 ------

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KIRINYAGA, CHOGORIA WORST AFFECTED GIVE VIEWS Change Constitution Wildfi re destroys 24,710 acres but dialogue must be calm, say clerics

GEORGE MUGO/Religious leaders have of moorland in Mt Kenya Park urged Kenyans to support the national dialogue on the amendment of the Constitution. KFS offi cial Kalenda says strong winds and diffi cult terrain have been a challenge Clerics belonging to the National Council of Churches of Kenya, said they have interacted with many peo- ple and the 2010 Constitution needs to be amended. “We urge people to GILBERT KOECH give their views on the articles they @KoechJunior_1 feel will give the country just and right governance,” NCCK general secretary A fi re has destroyed 24,710 acres of Peter Karanja said on Wednesday. moorland within Mt Kenya National He spoke at Jumuiya conference Park. It has not been contained. in Limuru constituency. Karanja said  e worst-aff ected parts are in clerics have proposed amendment Kirinyaga and Chogoria. of Article 33, concerning freedoms of  e fi re broke out on Saturday, just expression. days after the Kenya Forest Service “We must ensure the referendum warned that the dry weather could will not be divisive,” Karanja said. He lead to wildfi res. was accompanied by NCCK chairman Yesterday aerial surveillance of Titus Ndambuki, ACK archbishop Mt Kenya was undertaken by acting Jackson ole Sapit and PCEA modera- chief conservator of forests Monica tor Julius Mwamba. Kalenda and Kenya Wildlife Ser- vice acting director general Charles Musyoki. NONE HAS STALLED Kalenda said fi refi ghters and com- munities adjacent to the forest are Contractors blamed trying to contain and put out the fi re. “Strong winds and diffi cult terrain for slow completion are a challenge,” Kalenda said. At least five forests have been of Kirinyaga projects struck by fi re in the past month. In the last one week, fi res burned GEOFFREY KIBISU / e Kirinyaga parts of Menengai and Eburu forests Mt Kenya Forest where fi re has burnt 24,710 acres of moorland /COURTESY county commissioner has dismissed in Nakuru county and Londiani For- claims that several projects funded by est in Kericho county. In Menengai, KFS and the Uasin Gishu fi refi ghting March and August to September are destroyed 220 acres of indigenous national government have stalled. the fi re destroyed 100 acres. department. characterised by high temperatures trees in Menengai Forest.  e fl ames Sam Ojwang on Wednesday in- Fire also destroyed 40 acres of Early in the month, KFS urged the and low humidity. Forests, brush were fanned by winds, raising fears stead blamed contractors for the slow Seng’alo Forest, Uasin Gishu. public to stop activities that lead to and grasslands become tinder-dry. ithe fi re could spread to the neigh- pace of implementation. He accused In Seng’alo Forest, KFS offi cials forest fi res.  ey include charcoal Conservators have dismissed the bouring homes. contractors of shoddy work and said some fi res are suspected to have burning, harvesting honey, burning notion that burning forests brings In March 2015, more than 300 sleeping on the job. been set by men living adjacent to litter, lighting campfi res and drop- rains. Fires cause massive destruc- acres of the forest were destroyed. Ojwang said some contractors the forest.  ey had served prison ping lit cigarette butts. tion and forests take many years to In 2015, 4,000 acres of the Maasai move at a snail’s pace, even after get- sentences for crimes associated with Communities living around for- recover. Mau Forest were destroyed by fi re. ting money from the government. forest destruction, they said. ests have been asked to be on the In 2017, more than 17,000 acres  e forest is the source of Mara Riv- He spoke to the press on the  e fi re was contained by resi- lookout for signs of fi re. of the Aberdares Forest were de- er. More than 10 families were left sidelines of medium-term planning dents, and offi cers from the KWS, The dry seasons of January to stroyed by fi re. In that year, wildfi re homeless and fl ed to Narok county. seminar at a Kerugoya hotel. Ojwang, who is also coordinator of government projects, said the MOLE HOLE? NDICHU WAINAINA/  e government and all other fi ttings. Maringa said tarmacking of the Kutus-Kinya- will terminate the Sh500 million on January 25, the contractor was ga-Ngariama road and iba Dam are contract for Nyandarua County issued with default notice. running behind schedule. State to scrap Sh500 million Headquarters because the con-  e building is being funded by tractor has failed to deliver, Public the national and Nyandarua govern- Works PS Paul Maringa has said. ments.  e county government will 84KM IN MAJOR TOWNS contract for county offi ces  e offi cial said the work is still pay 30 per cent. at the excavation stage, which vi- Kimemia said the amount the Nyeri gets Sh132m Awarded in 2017 but only excavation done olates the contractual agreement. county had factored into the budget “ e only path left forward is ter- last year was returned to the Trea- from KRB to repair mination of the contract,” he said sury because it was not utilised. “It on Wednesday. appears the house has been going and maintain roads  e contract for the four-storey downwards instead of upwards. We building was awarded to High Point wonder if it is a mole hole,” he said. EUTYCAS MUCHIRI/ e Nyeri gov- Agencies in 2017. It was expected Kimemia said even the contract ernment will spend Sh132 million to to be complete by next month.  e which was awarded to Don Woods maintain 84km roads in towns. building was to have an under- Construction Company to tarmac e money was given by the Kenya ground car park and a helipad. Ol Kalou town roads should also be Roads Board (KRB) from the 18 per  e PS said once the contract is terminated. He said the contractor cent fuel levy deducted from every terminated, they will look for a com- has also failed to deliver. litre of petroleum products bought. petent contractor to fi nish the job  e tarmacking was expected to Governor Mutahi Kahiga on by Christmas. be complete by December 2017. It Wednesday said Gakere Road and Maringa spoke during a visit to the was started in 2016. In December Kuku Lane are being repaired. e governor’s offi ce to discuss the lack 2017 work manager Chris Wamu- road from the Nyeri County Referral of progress at Ol Kalou. gunda said the work would be com- Hospital mortuary will be tarmacked. Maringa said last year he talked pleted by last June. “We are projecting to have com- to Nyandarua Governor Francis Ki- He blamed rains and electric pleted the maintenance of roads by memia in Ol Kalou and the contrac- poles, which had not been trans- mid-March,” Kahiga said. tor was given a clear schedule.  e ferred for the delay. Today barely half KRB chairperson Rita Kavashe said bare minimum that was expected by a kilometre are done. Kimemia said the board will ensure all the money  e site where four-storey Nyandarua county headquarters is to be built next month, were two fl oors above the two contractors have become a allocated goes to actual maintenance /NDICHU WAINAINA ground — fi nished with tiles, toilets shame and their work is an eyesore. of the roads. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 25 COUNTIES COAST

CITES CHEMICAL REACTIONS ing day and retested on February 15 that into consideration,” Haji said. at the Kenya Bureau of Standards He spoke in Mombasa on the side- headquarters in Nairobi in the pres- lines of the Second Annual Counter DPP appeals decision to ence of all parties, including an in- Violence Extremism Conference at dependent laboratory. Pride Inn Hotel. He said they were However, DCI, Kebs and KRA offi- ready to challenge the retesting, even retest ‘mercury’ fertiliser cials failed to show up at the Bollore at the Supreme Court. Logistics godown in Changamwe to However, the OCP Kenya Limit- CHARLES MGHENYI/ The government last year when it was impounded. collect the samples for retesting. ed’s lawyer Paul Muite said the DPP’s will not accept retesting of 3,500 OCP Kenya Limited, a Moroccan On Wednesday, DPP Haji said the claims can’t be scientifically proven. tonnes of fertiliser seized in Momba- company that imported the fertiliser, officials did not turn up because they He said mercury is a heavy metal sa on suspicion it contains mercury. got orders to have the consignment have appealed Ogembo’s orders. that does not evaporate. DPP Noordin Haji on Wednesday retested. “Let me put the record straight. If “Why is the DPP speculating about said the state has appealed a court The order was initially issued by a you keep fertiliser for quite some the results? He should let Kebs carry order to retest the Sh300 million magistrate and upheld by Mombasa time, there would be a chemical out the retest,” Muite told the Star consignment. High Court judge David Ogembo fol- reaction. Therefore, retesting will on phone. The fertiliser has been held at the lowing an appeal by the DPP. not give the same results because the He said the DDP’s insistence on Bollore Logistics Company ware- On February 13, Ogembo directed chemical composition would have no retesting was a confirmation that house in Changamwe since June the samples be collected the follow- changed, and the court has to take there is no mercury in the fertiliser. DPP Noordin Haji /EZEKIEL AMING’A

SIXTEEN CENTRES COUNTRYWIDE Social justice centre opens in Mombasa Residents urged to report extrajudicial killings, torture, harassment, forced disappearances and land grabbing

A report by Haki Africa says 32 people, including a 14-year-old boy, MALEMBA MKONGO were shot dead by the police in 2018. @TheStarKenya Scores of others, including a sev- en-year-old girl were injured by Mombasa’s first social justice centre police under unclear circumstances. was launched on Wednesday, giv- Haki Africa’s executive director ing hope to victims of human rights Hussein Khalid said the killings were abuses seeking retribution. executed under the guise of fighting Director of Public Prosecutions crime. Noording Haji launched the “The rising cases of police killings Changamwe Social Justice Centre are worrying. We’re not against in Mbuyuni slums and promised fighting crime, but we’re against to reexamine cases involving killing people,” Khalid said. residents. He said they will also document Human rights defenders warned killings and torture by individuals, violators, including police, saying not necessarily police. their actions will be scrutinised. “We’re also aware some residents They said the center will focus on have contributed in social injustices victims of police torture, with extra by participating in crime sand drug attention to extrajudicial killings. dealings,” Khalid said. It will also look into social issues He warned private land develop- like land grabbing. ers, saying they have often targeted Haji said his office will support Changamwe for easy land. the center and give voice to victims Resident Maureen Wangari said of extrajudicial killings and police she had been living in a tent with torture. He promised to prosecute of- her family for five years after they ficers found guilty of killing innocent were evicted from their land. youths. He also warned perpetrators DPP Noording Haji listens to residents of Dunga Unuse slum Florence Awour during the launch of Changamwe Social Justice “No action has been taken so far of illegal evictions. Centre at Chaani in Changamwe, Mombasa on Wednesday /ANDREW KASUKU yet we’re often stranded whenever “Any victim of illegal eviction it rains. The government should in- should get their documents ready. Seif Suleiman said it will be run by ed to the high number of cases that zero knowledge about their rights, tervene,” Wangari said. I will be back in a short time to a committee selected by the com- go unreported. Suleiman said. He said key cases The center will depend on do- investigate the evictions in slums,” munity. They will be responsible for The center will also act as a link will include land injustices, torture nations and contributions from Haji said. cases in their villages. between residents and authorities. and harassment from the police, and well-wishers to fund its activities. The DPP promised to open simi- “That will make services more ac- Committee members will be expect- forceed disappearance. Haji promised to donate “some lar centres in Kilifi and Lamu, cit- cessible considering the negative at- ed to forward their grievances to the The Changamwe centre becomes amount from [my] small salary” to ing unresolved cases of extrajudicial titude of most slum dwellers towards security agencies for follow-up. the 16th countrywide. They include the center, and also look for donors. killings. the government,” Suleiman said. Residents will be educated on others in Kibera, Dandora and nd donate towards the growth of the Changamwe Social Justice director He said the distrust had contribut- their constitutional rights. Most have Mathare areas of Nairobi. center besides looking for donors.

STRANDED IN SOUTH AFRICA KMA director general George Nyamoko said they liaised with the Apostles of the Sea in South Africa to intervene and help in Kenyan mariners. Seven rescued from ship “KMA mediated between the ship owner and the seafarers in line with their employment agreements and as seafarers want action in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Act and the BRIAN OTIENO/ Authorities have rescued seven seafarers Maritime Labour Convention,” Nyamoko said. who were stranded aboard a ship in South Africa. The authority’s communication manager Michelle Meanwhile, the family of Juma Mchoru, an eighth Wanga said the seven had disputes with the ship’s seafarer yet to be rescued, has called for punitive action owner. They had been working aboard the ship since May against ships that mistreat Kenyans. 2017. “They arrived in Kenya between September last The Kenya Maritime Authority is negotiating Mchoru’s year and February 14,” Wanga told the Star on the phone release. He has been stranded since 2017. yesterday. He was alongside Mohamed Aboud Mohamed, Ali Mo- Mchoru is expected to arrive in the country today hamed Yussuf, Rehema Hassan, James Leonard Mwangi, when repatriation is finalised. “The process of negotiation Hamisi Gona Kazungu, Moses Gachingiri Njuguna and and repatriation are different because of the nature of Daniel Sagimo Oduor. All of them were stranded aboard their employment agreement. Each case is different,” KMA director general Gerge Nyamoko /FILE the Comarco Falcon IMO No. 9191216. Wanga said. 26 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 COUNTIES EASTERN

PARENTS PROTEST Kitui headteacher suspended to allow school funds probe

MUSEMBI NZENGU/ The Education ministry wants the head of Kamali Primary School in Tseikuru, Kitui, to allow his deputy to take charge, pending investigations into financial issues raised by parents. Parents have pulled out their children and warned that they will only return if the headteacher is transferred. They accused Joseph Syengo of gross mismanagement. The school has about 100 pupils. PTA chairman Musyoka Mwasya said Syengo had been withdrawing money from the Free Education Fund and school improvement fund without authority from the school board. They want the funds audited and the headteacher prosecuted if found culpable. Syengo rejected the claims. He said the issues raised could easily be resolved. On Wednesday, Tseikuru education officer Jafeth Ngovi visited the school. They resolved that Health CS Sicily Kariuki, Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua and his wife Lillian Nganga during launch of UHC registration at Kivaani Health Centre in Kangundo, Machakos, Syengo stay away for the time being. on November 11, last year /GEORGE OWITI The parents also cited poor exam results. Syengo concurred but blamed parents for refusing to SUCCESSFUL FUNDS TRANSFER cooperate. He said the community wants all teachers transferred. Since 2013, the highest KCPE score is 201 out of 500. County education UHC registration only 62%, lack of director Salesa Adano yesterday said due process must be followed. “We’ve agreed that the school be run by the deputy [headteacher] as identity cards limits piloting sign-up we put due process in place,” he said. Problems; 27 of 47 counties report child immunisation less than 82% national average FUND TO BE RESTRUCTURED Sicily puts phoney lenges and were to generate feedback oratories, radiology and other fields. been silent, not reporting acute flac- hospitals on notice to guide the countrywide rollout. “Other pilot steps are strengthen- cid paralysis for polio virus, which MAGDALINE SAYA The health ministry said, how- ing the monitoring of health facil- is a risk for a polio virus outbreak. over false NHIF claims @SayaMadge ever, the UHC pilot so far has been ities and prioritising the National “Disease outbreaks have become successful in transferring funds and Integrated Identity Management more common than ever. Various REUBEN GITHINJI/ Health CS Sicily Lack of national identity cards and supplying commodities. It is expect- System programme for biometric counties continue to report out- Kariuki yesterday warned hospitals birth certificates has greatly cur- ed to improve further as the problem registration of patients,” the CS said. breaks of cholera, Rift Valley Fever, against making false claims against tailed registration for Universal of delayed transfer of funds from the The ministry is considering dengue fever and measles, among the National Hospital Insurance Fund. Health Coverage in the four pilot County Revenue Fund to health fa- ring-fencing funds sent to the coun- others,” Kariuki said. She said some health facilities are counties. cilities is resolved. ties for UHC to ensure that they used The CS emphasised the need for being probed. The NHIF lost Sh1.1 Registration is only 62 per cent, the “The UHC programme has been prudently. concerted efforts and investments to billion to shady deals. Its top officers Health ministry said on Wednesday well received by Kenyans in the four The CS expressed concern, how- improve coverage for disease indica- were charged and investigations are at the Health Sector Inter-Govern- pilot counties, with increased util- ever, about falling health indicators, tors and ensure no one is left behind underway. mental Forum at the Kenya School of isation of health services observed,” despite significant progress. in achieving 100 per cent UHC. Sicily said the 14-member Monetary Studies in Nairobi. CS Sicily Kariuki at the forum. Twenty-seven of 47 counties re- “To this end, primary health care panel she unveiled on Tuesday to The UHC pilot was rolled out in The ministry plans to increase ported full child immunisation rate interventions, regular supervision spearhead radical reforms at the December in Machakos, Isiolo, Kisu- utilisation of Community Health of less than the national average of and performance review mecha- NHIF will also investigate hospitals mu and Nyeri. They were chosen be- Volunteers’ services and invest in 82 per cent in December last year. nisms must be put in place at all and report in 90 days. cause of their special health chal- standardisation of diagnostics in lab- The ministry said 15 counties have levels of care,” she said. Officers found culpable will be punished, she said at the Mountain Breeze Hotel in Embu. KIBWANA WARNS MEN afraid the referendum will not sail through,” he said. Sicily said unscrupulous officers The constitutional lawyer said the Bill would ensure in private, public and mission health fairness in political parties, adding that women are facilities have been siphoning huge Rejecting Gender Bill discriminated against during nominations and face sums of money from the NHIF by hurdles during campaigns. He urged women to take their claiming reimbursement for fictitious ‘could kill’ referendum MPs to task and establish whether they were in the treatment of insured patients. House when the bill flopped for lack of quorum. “If you’re a hospital engaging in MUTUA KAMETI/ Parliament’s failure to pass the two- “Tell those who didn’t show up to forget your vote in fraudulent activities or planning to thirds Gender Bill could deal a blow to the anticipated the next election.” do so, your days are numbered,” the referendum. He spoke in Kalamba village, Kibwezi, during the burial CS said. Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana on Wednesday of Lucy Kasiva, the mother of his press director Eduard “We are not going to spare said women might gang up against constitutional Kyungu. “Had the bill progressed to become law, it would anybody found culpable no matter amendments after their demands were rejected. Only have bridged the gender gap in the legislative houses his or her status.” 174 of the required 233 members were in the House. The from county assemblies to the Senate and addressed the She said the panel will also look at bill flopped the fourth time. problems women have that we, as men, may not know.” the agency’s management structure “It’ll be very hard to tell the same women you failed to County assembly speaker Douglas Mbilu blamed and recommend how to improve support to vote for changing the Constitution if the law President Uhuru Kenyatta, ODM leader Raila Odinga and Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana it and ensure better services to they want passed won’t be part of the amendments. I’m Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka for failing to mobilise MPs. /FILE wananchi. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 27 COUNTIES NORTHEASTERN

SPLIT VOTES All set for a bruising vote hunt in arid Wajir West Six candidates cleared to woo 28,000 voters. Clan patronage, party loyalty and turnout will be key in the outcome of the race

where the Mantan sub-clan is dom- candidates. Although Elmi is also inant. e Ajuran has 5,000 voters from the same sub-clan, he is viewed STEPHEN ASTARIKO in Adamasajid ward where Ibrahim as a rebel or spoiler. He was on the @stephen Astariko Sheikh of Kanu comes from. ballot in 2013 and 2017 and fi nished While Sheikh is popular among third. Campaigns for the Wajir West the Ajuran, he will count on split His victory was nullifi ed by the by-election are heating up ahead of votes between Kolosh and Elmi to Supreme Court over electoral irregu- the April 25 vote. win. In 2017, the Mantan had three larities at Qara polling station where Six candidates have been cleared candidates who split the votes, mak- he garnered 528 votes. by IEBC. ing the contest a close race. Kolosh Last week, Deputy President Wil- ey include, former MP Ahmed won with just over 500 votes against liam Ruto vowed to leave nothing to Kolosh of Jubilee, petitioner Ibrahim Sheikh. chance to ensure that Kolosh was Sheikh of Kanu and Mohamed Elmi A part from sub-clan alliances re-elected. of ODM. e others are Abass Nunow and an individual’s popularity, voter “Jubilee party missed the seat be- of Agano party and Ali Noor of LPK. turnout will be another determinant cause we had no candidate in Wajir e constituency has more than of who wins the by-election. West the last election. Now we have 28,000 voters and four wards - Ad- Kolosh decamped from ODM. He gone for Kolosh and we will sweep amasajida, Wagalla, Hadado, and has been endorsed by his Mantan that seat which was an opposition Arbajahan. ree quarters of the sub-clan in Rer-Aw Mohamud, Rer- zone for a long time,” Ruto said at residents are registered in Arbaja- Aw Maow and Rer- Aw Samatar. the party’s headquarters in Pangani, Former Wajir West MP Ahmed Kolosh /STEPHEN ASTARIKO han, Hadado, and Wagalla wards is gives him an edge over other Nairobi.

ECONOMIC DRIVER Residents up in arms over proposed Mandera airport ey say their way of life will be disrupted He said residents depend on pas- STEPHEN ASTARIKO/A section of Man- toralism and would resist plans to dera residents are up in arms over chase them away. the proposed construction of a “The airport will benefit a few multi-million international airport people especially the contractor and in the region. county government offi cials, we did Elders say the construction of the not ask for it,it is time the executive airport by the county government rescinds the decision, “ Hussein said. will disrupt their way of life. Ahmed Mohamed a resident of Mohamed Hussein a former Libehia town said they will fi ght chief of Omar Jillo location said on to the last man if the county chase Wednesday that pastoralists at the them from the area. 40kms by 25 kms piece of land will e county in 2013 initiated the be displaced. Hussein said no public project in Wargadud with the gov- participation was done before coun- ernor Ali Roba saying the airport ‘WE WILL ty offi cials ordered them to vacate will be one of the key drivers of the the area. county economy. FIGHT TO THE LAST MAN’

PUBLIC AWARENESS Garissa to launch clean-up to improve municipal hygiene

STEPHEN ASTARIKO/Garissa municipality board yesterday launched massive waste collection program to improve hygiene in Garissa town. e Deputy Governor Abdi Dagane(holding fl ag) said the waste management program will improve environmental hygiene and reduce diseases as well as toxic and fl ammable materials within the municipality. e deputy governor said the board will also embark on public awareness program to educate residents on waste disposal. “Observing cleanliness is a personal responsibility every person has a right to leave in a clean and healthy environ- ment,” Dagane said. 28 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 COUNTIES WESTERN

THREE MONTHS LONGER FOURTH TIME FAIL Gender team faults male MPs for flop Mmust unions happy with acting of Amendment Bill

HILTON OTENYO / The National Gender and Equality Commission VC, demand extension of his term has censured MPs for abdicating their responsibility on constitutional matters after a motion on the Ministry asked to fast-track recruitment of new boss to ease anxiety at university Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2018 failed to win support in the CALISTUS LUCHETU National Assembly. @TheStarKenya Chairperson Joyce Mutinda said yesterday, “The loss of the Bill on Labour unions at Masinde Muliro account of lack of quorum illustrates University of Science and Tech- an abdication of duty by members of nology want the term of acting Parliament.” Vice-Chancellor Joseph Bosire ex- The Supreme Court had directed tended for three months. Parliament to ensure a framework At the same time they have called was in place by August 27, 2015, but on politicians to keep away from MPs have twice extended the deadline the university’s affairs as doing so to avoid Parliament being declared interfered with the recruitment of unconstitutional and with the hope a new VC to replace Prof Fredrick of mustering the requisite number to Otieno. push the amendment through. Union leaders, who were ad- On Wednesday, the Bill flopped for dressed the media at the universi- the third time for lack of quorum. Only ty’s graduation square on Wednes- 174 of the 349 MPs were in the House, day, asked Education CS Amina 59 MPs shy of the 233 required, Mohamed to extend Bosire’s term according to the standing orders. as the university is now more fo- The Kenya Women Parliamentary cused on attaining excellence. Association on Wednesday The leaders included Universities threatened to boycott the proposed Academic Staff Union secretary referendum over the loss of the general Sammy Kubasu, chairman motion. Robinson Oduma, Kenya Universi- Kakamega County Assembly ties Staff Union chairman Onzere KUSU chairman Onzere Mulongo with other union leaders and workers of Masinde Muliro University on February 27 Majority leader David Ndakwa accused Mulongo and Kenya Union of Do- /CALISTUS LUCHETU women of being their own worst mestic, Hotels, Educational Institu- enemies . tions, Hospitals and Allied Workers “We are more than ready to re- “We have qualified professors university to its former glory. chairman Edwin Simiyu. ceive a VC from any part of this from this region and we expect that “Under the leadership of VC Jo- They accused politicians of only country as long as he is qualified, one of our own should take over seph Bosire and enabling bodies BETWEEN 2011 AND 2013 showing up at the institution when honourable and adheres to chapter the leadership. Our children also within the institution including they have personal agenda. 6 of the Kenyan Constitution. Our have what it takes,” the MP said. unions, Professors’ Forum and the The leaders in particular took university is not built on a tribal or Kusu chairman Mulongo said Senate, the university is now more Budalang’i ex-CDF issue with Lurambi MP Titus racial foundation and we are ready “MMUST is now stable and focused focused on attaining excellence.” team to explain Khamala for not supporting them to work with leaders who listen to on the transition. No amount of The leaders also want the low- when they had a problem with the workers,” Kubasu said. diversionary tactics can distract us er workers’ job groups - from Job Sh4m for rice mill former VC “only showing up when Khamala has on several occa- from the course that we have clear- Group 1 to 6 - to be scrapped, say- it was too late”. sions publicly said he will oppose ly set out.” ing “it is a shame for workers in GILBERT OCHIENG/ Former Budalang’i They asked the Ministry of Edu- anyone from outside Kakamega Uasu chairman Oduma criticised such a big institution to earn such CDF committee, Project Management cation and the university council from taking over the (university) those who have taken to social me- diminutive salaries”. committee and funds account to fast-track the recruitment or ex- leadership unless there was no one dia to discredit Bosire’s leadership. Bosire took over from Otieno on manager have been asked to account tend Bosire’s term to ease the anxi- from the region qualified for the He said the acting VC has, in less November 30, last year after the for Sh4 million allocated for a rice ety at the institution. position. than three months, revitalised the latter’s five-year tenure expired. project. Budalangi MP Raphael Wanjala said during the launch of social audit report ASSEMBLY VS EXECUTIVE JOHN NALIANYA/ The rift between buchai ward. The MCAs escort- for Bunyala Central ward that the Bungoma Governor Wyclife Wan- ed the two to the Bungoma Law former Constituency Development gamati and Members of the County Courts expressing disappointment Fund committee had allocated Sh1 Majority leader kicked out for Assembly is widening. with the way Wangamati handled million for rice milling in 2011 -2012. The MCAs have kicked out the ma- the issue. He said another Sh3million was jority leader, Florence Fulano, for They vowed to no longer attend allocated for the construction of a ‘being cosy with Wangamati’ “being cosy with the governor”. his functions and to sabotage him milling house and a four-door toilet in Fulano, of Nasa, was kicked out through the assembly. 2012 -2013. MCAs accused her of incompetence, after 26 out of 36 MCAs petitioned Fulano got herself in trouble Magombe Multipurpose Speaker Emmanuel Situma accus- with the Assembly when she at- Cooperative Society chairman worsening their relations with governor ing her of incompetence. tended a function by Deputy Gov- Christopher Gunyi supported the MP The ward reps accused Fulano ernor Ngome Kibanani despite and concurred with the social audit of failing to lead the House as she members resolving to give the ex- report which shows that there was served the interests of Wangamati ecutive a blackout. no co-funding as the said projects with wom they have been at log- were funded by the Ministry of Special gerheads. THREATEN TO IMPEACH Programmes. “The role of the Assembly is The coalition replaced Fulano Gunyi said he prepared a proposal oversight and not rubber stamping with Tuuti-Marakaru MCA Joseph to the World Bank through Western the wrongs of the executive,” dep- Nyongesa. He will be deputised by Flood Mitigation. uty speaker Simiyu Omusai said, area ODM chairman and Maraka He said the cooperative society quoting standing order 15( 3 ). MCA Ali Machani Mutoka Balala. received Sh18 million that was used to Trouble between Wangamati and The MCAs have also threatened fence the two-acre farm, build a store, the MCAs started when two MCAs to impeach Situma if he continues a milling house, three offices, two were arrested for allegedly inciting protecting the executive. toilets, drying floor and install power at the public not to pay taxes at the “The next victim could be the the rice mill. Chwele market, citing the county’s speaker if he doesn’t change his “Money for rice milling plant, milling failure to provide water and build a ways of usually getting directives house and toilet facilities at the main toilet at the market. from the executive. We will be left rice scheme had been done by Sh18 The two are Mukuyuni’s Me- with no option but to send him million received from the World Bank, Governor Wyclife Wangamati, Council of Governors chairman Wycliffe Oparanya shack Simiyu alias Museveni and home,” one MCA said in confi- not CDF as claimed,” the scheme and Nderitu Mureithi (Laikipia) on February 25/JACK OWUOR Barasa Mukhongo of Chwele-Ka- dence. chairman said. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 29 COUNTIES NYANZA

CASES TO ANSWER? OTHER PROJECTS STALL Migori markets and towns to get lights Miwani Sh2.5bn land case resumes in Sh120m project Former magistrate and seven others deny conspiring to defraud miller of 9.3 acres MANUEL ODENY/ The Migori govern- ment has launched a Sh120 million street lighting project in towns and FAITH MATETE / The Sh2.5 billion Mi- the disputed ownership transfer of markets. wani alleged land fraud case involv- Sh2.3 billion Miwani Sugar Compa- Each town and market centre will ing former magistrate Abdulkadir ny land was issued to two entities. get an average of 50 lights. Elkindy proceeds today. A former Ethics and Anti-Cor- The project was launched by A ruling date will be set to deter- ruption Commission officer Stanley Governor Okoth Obado at Kegonga mine whether the suspects have a Miriti told Ng’arng’ar the consent centre in Kuria East subcounty on case to answer or not. was issued to Crossley Limited and Wednesday. The case was adjourned in late Agro Chemical Housing Cooperative. He said the project will increase January. Today the prosecution and Miriti investigated the alleged fraud. business hours and improve security. the defense teams are expected to The prosecution witness produced But traders have complained that present their written submissions. the two certificates as exhibits. He similar projects launched earlier Former magistrate Elkindy and said they had the same serial number in Rongo, Awendo, Isebania and seven others were charged with con- but were addressed to different par- Migori towns have stalled because spiring to defraud the miller of the ties. Miriti told the court that min- of vandalism and delays in paying 9.3 acres between 2007 and 2008. utes of a meeting were forged — one power bills. They denied wrongdoing. handwritten and the other typed. Migori Small Traders Association The others are Kibos Sugar Com- “We were furnished with the minutes chairman Samuel Migore yesterday pany chairman Sukhwinder Singh, upon request at the Nyando District urged the governor to ensure stalled director of Crossley Holdings Ltd Ian office. They both had the signature Suspects in the Sh2.5 billion Miwani land transfer case /FAITH MATETE projects are completed. Mawa, Philips Katiba, Moses Nyabu- of the chair and secretary,” he said. “The new project is welcome but ro, Kefa Lumumba, Epainto Apono Defence lawyer Richard Onso circumstances of the charges. He including printings that indicate it most major towns are still in the and Crossley Holdings Ltd. asked Miriti to task to explain if he said he forwarded the case to the was signed in 2000 and not 1993 as dark,” he said. Principal magistrate Julius subjected the certificates to scrutiny DPP after completing investigations. claimed,” she said. County Energy executive Rebecca Ng’arng’ar had asked for more time after finding inconsistency. Miriti In April, High Court judge Olga Another witness, judicial officer Ghati said the amount set aside will when he adjourned the session to al- said he had not. Sewe, whose signature appeared on Paul Ombaja, denied any knowledge also cater for payment of power bills low the secretary who has been sick The lawyer asked if he knew some the documents that initiated the of a case file existing in 1993. and maintenance of existing lights. to finish typing the case proceedings. of the accused and the reason they transfer, said it was forged. “We were unable to trace it because She said the national government Last month, the court heard that were arraigned. “I’m not the person who signed the there was no register,” Ombaja said has earmarked Sh2.5 billion for the certificates of consent authorising Miriti said he did not know the document. It has several anomalies, in April. Last Mile project in Migori.

NO SERVICES, NO TAXES KISII COUNTY GOVERNMENT Don’t halt ward projects,

Siaya MCAs tell Rasanga MINISTRY OF HEALTH TENDER NOTICE Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital invites sealed bids from Interested bidders for the under listed Traders in two wards have refused to pay market fees works/services S/ TENDER NO NEGOTIATION TENDER NAME Closing / ELIGIBILITY NO NO Opening LAMECK BARAZA/ Siaya MCAs have lack of toilets and security lights. Date cautioned Governor Cornel Rasanga Sigomere MCA Erick Odawa on 1 KTRH/TE/ 713574 CONSTRUCTION OF 15TH MARCH, OPEN against stopping projects in their Wednesday said the governor’s move GRT/15/2018- ABLUTION BLOCK AND 2019 at 11.00 wards because traders have failed amounts to segregation of residents. 2019 CABRO PAVING AT AM to pay taxes. The MCAs warned Rasanga not KTRH The ward representatives said the to dare them, saying they will boy- 2 KTRH/TE/ 713576 WALL FENCING AT 15TH MARCH, RESERVED problem was due to poor services by cott paying taxes in all the 30 wards. GRT/16/2018- HOSTEL BLOCK 2019 at 11.00 the county government. “Services are a right, not a privilege. 2019 AM Rasanga had directed the Trade The Executive must ensure services 3 KTRH/TE/ 713577 EXPANSION OF MAIN 15TH MARCH, RESERVED GRT/17/2018- HOSPITAL WALKWAY 2019 at 11. and Finance executive to stop im- are rendered to all Siaya residents 2019 00 AM plementation of projects in Central without imposing unnecessary con- 4 KTRH/ME/ 713579 PROVISION OF 15TH MARCH, OPEN Alego and West Asembo wards. ditions,” Odawa said. GRT/22/2018- CONSULTANCY 2019 at 11. He accused MCAs Leonard Oriaro He told the executive to clearly 2019 SERVICES FOR 00 AM (Central Alego) and Ambrose Akuno show how it has spent taxes and PREPARATION OF (West Asembo) of inciting traders to fees levied on residents since 2013. INFRASTRUCTURE stop paying taxes. Majority chief whip and West Uy- MASTER PLAN TO KTRH The traders in Central Alego and oma MCA Samuel Olasi said taxes 5 KTRH/ME/ 713580 SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND 15TH MARCH, RESERVED GRT/23/2018- DO INSTALLATION 2019 at 11.00 West Asembo markets stopped pay- collected and levies imposed on 2019 OF EAR, NOSE AND AM ing fees over what they said was un- traders should be commensurate THROAT EQUIPMENT collected garbage, poor drainage, to services provided by the county. WITH REHABILITATION WORKS AT KTRH 6 KTRH/ME/ 713648 EXTENSION OF OXYGEN 15TH MARCH, RESERVED GRT/24/2018- PIPING WORKS FOR 2019 at 11.00 2019 KTRH AM The tender document containing detailed information on the tenders can freely be downloaded from the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital website: www.ktrh.or.ke or IFMIS Portal: supplier. treasury.go.ke . Bidders who have downloaded the document from the website must forward their particulars immediately for recording and further clarification and addenda to: [email protected]. Complete tender document must be submitted through the IFMIS supplier portal: supplier.treasury. go.ke as per the requirements contained in the document so as to be received on or before 15th March, 2019 at 11.00 AM in the IFMIS

Siaya county MANUAL SUBMISSIONS will not be accepted. All tenders must be submitted through the IFMIS assembly on platform Wednesday /LAMECK BARAZA SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – KTRH KISII COUNTY GOVERNMENT 30 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 COUNTIES RIFT VALLEY

Residents at THE DATA Magadi Bunge Mashinani on Wednesday /KURGAT MARINDANY SH360M Cost of the collapsed irrigation project

Residents suffering after the project was swept away by floods a year ago due to heavy rains.

1,500 FARMERS IN POVERTY Hunger stalks Kajiado as AfDB irrigation system washed away INCITEMENT? Residents say the government brought in Sh360 million project, imposed it without Rutto accused of consulting them. It was inadequate, broke down and more than half washed away trying to sabotage

ago and two water off-take points systems were swept away by floods points at the tributary of the Oloi- Laboso’s projects for two rivers were badly damaged leaving. About 60 per cent of the bortoto and Entasopia rivers. KURGAT MARINDANY by floods late last year. farmers are without water. “When the AfDB and the govern- FELIX KIPKEMOI/Some MCAs from @Kmarindany The assembly held an open-air Masiaya said, “Considering the to- ment brought this project, we were Bomet have come out in defence of Bunge Mashinani sitting in Magadi pography of Nguruman escarpment not consulted. They did their thing Governor Joyce Laboso, accusing Residents of Nguruman, Kajiado on Wednesday night. It listened to and deep gorges that source tributar- and told us they spent Sh360 million her predecessor Isaac Rutto county, are struggling to survive af- residents’ complaints. ies of the Ewuaso-Ng’iro River, flash on it,” Kisyoki said. (pictured) of sabotage. ter a Sh360 million irrigation system It heard that the Irrigation Water flooding became uncontrollable due He said that before the AfDB proj- The former MCAs asked Rutto to was swept away by floods. Users Association in partnership to high velocity owing to the slope.” ect, irrigated their farms by flood- give Laboso ample time to deliver More than 1,500 large- and small with the AfDB designed a system The proceeding was attended by ing them. Kisyoki said and all the her development agenda. -scale irrigation farmers that sup- using piped channels to create an hundreds of residents from the af- forests and wild fruit did well until Addressing the press in Bomet, plied food to county and parts of efficient supply network to all farms fected areas. they brought in the new system that they said Rutto was inciting former Narok are living in poverty. in 2008. It broke down one year ago Speaker Johnson Osoi directed the directed too little water, to the farms. employees whose contracts ended. The Kajiado County Assembly on leaving hundreds of farmers without county executive for Water, Irriga- Speaker Johnson Osoi directed They asserted he was attempting Wednesday adopted a report detail- water. tion and natural resources to assess the county executive member for to divert attention from county ing how the African Development MCA Joseph Masiaya (Magadi) told the flood destruction and come up irrigation to immediately assess the development programmes. Bank project in Nguruman escarp- the assembly, the project launched with strategies to assist farmers. impact of the flood destruction on “His agenda is to see Laboso fail to ment has failed. by then Agriculture minister Wil- Elder Michael Kasyoki from Ngu- piped channels at Nguruman and cover up for his own failures but he It said 60 per cent of the project’s liam Ruto, had improved the situ- ruman said the floods had com- come up with strategies to assist will not succeed,”said ormer Kembu piping system collapsed one year ation at Nguruman, but the piping pletely damaged two water off-take farmers. ward rep Julius Korir said.

CAN’T HERD LIVESTOCK THREE DROWNED UK army helps neglected, State urged to refill abandoned killer disabled pastoralists’ kids quarries in Laikipia

ELIUD WAITHAKA/ Neglected children children with disabilities from the ELIUD WAITHAKA/The government in Nanyuki will receive medical sup- pastoralist communities of Laikipia has been urged to fill abandoned port from the British Army Training North subcounty. quarries in Laikipia due to deaths Unit in Kenya (Batuk). Many of the children are neglected caused by the pits. The officers of Batuk Medical because they are seen as a burden Igwamiti ward MCA Joseph Kiguru Centre yesterday visited Sangi’da since they cannot herd livestock. on Wednesday tabled a motion Children’s home yestrday. The team Some children born with disabilities seeking to have Nyahururu Sports led by Charlotte Park carriedout a have been abandoned at lagas (dry Club grounds, Gatero-Kang’a A area detailed needs assessment. river beds) to die or to be mauled to and Lusogwa near the chief’s camp They wil provide physiotherapy death by wild animals. rehabilitated. and other medical support to 10 Sang’ida Foundation director Ja- British Army officer Charlotte Park examines the hands of a child living with disa- Kiguru said heavy demand children at the home. cinta Silakan, a nurse from Aga Khan bility at Sang’ida Children’s Home in Nanyuki town yesterday /ELIUD WAITHAKA for building stones is driving the Some children at the new home University Hospital, said current- quarrying. In February 3, three haves limb deformities arising from ly they are caring for 31` children. Kiwanja Special School,” she said. has been humiliated. children drowned at a man-made neglect by their pastoralist parents. She comes from Laikipia North “We would wish to house them The pastoralist’s children would dam inside Nyahururu Sports Club at Some were born with deformities subcounty at our Sang’ida home but we lack would remain there the whole day the neighbourhood of Maina slums. and neglected. “We rely on well-wishers to sup- facilities,” Silakan said. She has a under harsh sun, wind and some- The boys had gone to see a The Sang’ida Foundation was es- port these children and we have 22-year-old autistic son who has times rains till the rest of the family helicopter that had carried Deputy tablished a year ago to support to managed to take some children to suffered from discrimination and came back home. President William Ruto. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 31

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PISCES February 20 - March 20 Someone is trying to pull the wool over your eyes, and if you’re gullible, it may cost you.

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SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 Go after your goals. Minor accidents are likely if you take risks. Changes in your domestic scene are apparent.

Pet owner pays having double-eyelids would make SAGITTARIUS their eyes appear larger and more November 23 - December 21 Sh145K for cat's attractive. You can continue to make gains if you call Vets made a cut on each of the a few people who can help you close an plastic surgery cat’s eyelid with a scalpel after important deal. the owner deemed its eyes ‘ugly’, DAILY MAIL/ A pet owner in east China according to Jiangsu Television in a has been criticised after she took her report on Wednesday. CAPRICORN cat for plastic surgery because she Images released by the station December 22 - January 20 didn’t like the shape of its eyes. show the area around the moggy’s Problems with females you live or work e woman in Nanjing, Jiangsu eyes red and swollen, with a line of with will try your patience and cause province took the moggy to the stitches visible under each eye. temper fl are ups.

ODDLY ENOUGH ODDLY vet for a 10,000 yuan (£1,100) An employee at the Rupeng Pet double-eyelid operation, or Asian Hospital in Nanjing told reporters that AQUARIUS blepharoplasty, where a crease it provides double-eyelid surgery January 21 - February 19 is added to the animal’s eyelids, for cats and dogs, adding that the according to Chinese reports. operation has been common among Travel will be enjoyable but could be Many people in China, who are dog owners who want their pets to e cat that underwent plastic surgery in east China because expensive. Opportunities to get ahead born with monolids, believe that participate in shows. the owner thought it was too ugly /REUTERS are evident. 32 Friday, March 1, 2019 our our offices offices

CONSOLIDATED BANK HOUSE, NAIROBI CHANNELS AUCTIONEERS KOINANGE STREET, Auctioneers & Court Brokers Muthaiga Suites, Suite no. 6 3RD FLOOR, ROOM 318, SUITE 323, P.O BOX 21542-00100, P. O. 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MAKE/- Y.O.M FINANCIER VIEWING MODEL VERSUS TOWN TERMS TOWN S/NO ITEMS 14 KMCM 221Q – HAOJIN 1. KCC 688N SUBARU 2008 Daniel Otieno The Auction Viewing to be done at the storage yards to verify the details as MOTOR VEHICLES 15 KMDQ 012V – HAOJIN LEGACY Were Center OFFICE: these are not warranted by the Auctioneer or ourOFFICE: Principals, sale 1 KCM 016X – NISSAN MATATU 16 UNREGISTERED – HAOJIN CHASIS 2. KBF 608E TOYOTA 2001 Stephen Muteti The Auction is on AS-IS-WHERE-IS-BASIS. Interested bidders will pay a 2 KAK 599R – NISSAN SUNNY NO.1ADEHF48679 IPSUM Mbete Center refundable deposit of Ksh 50,000/= to obtain a bidding number. 3 KAR 096R – NISSAN BLUEBAND 17 UNREGISRERED – SAN CHASIS 3. KBU 088N TOYOTA 2006 Kelvin Waweru The Auction Payment via Banker’s cheque or RTGS before close of business. 4 KBZ 115K - FIELDER NO.A110709000180 WISH Ndirangu Center Yard Moi Avenue, Moi Avenue, MOTOR CYCLES 18 UNREGISTERED – HAOJIN CHASIS 4. KAV 713W SUBARU 1999 George Fundi The Auction ALL ARE WELCOME 1 KMCY 343B – HAOJIN NO. A0630200101 FORESTER Nyaga Center Yard Contrust Contrust 2 KMDS 030E – HAOJIN 19 UNREGISTERED – HAOJIN CHASIS 5. KBX 182X TOYOTA 2007 Willis Akuku The Auction 3 KMCT 890G – HAOJIN NO.LZL12P1A9HET-1858 MARK X Oketch Center Yard Building, 3rd Building, 3rd 4 KMDZ 418A – HAOJIN 20 UNREGISTERED – HAOJIN CHASIS CONDITIONS OF SALE 5 KMDT 058G – SKYGO NO. LZL12P1A9GHK6-2636 Floor Email: SURE AUCTIONEERSFloor Email: 1.A refundable deposit of kshs. 100,000.00 and the balance at Auctioneers, Court Brokers, Repossessors, Servers, Estate and Commission Agents 6 KMDJ 128Z – SKYGO 21 UNREGISTERED – HAOJIN CHASIS the fall of the hammer. NSSF Building, South Wing, 4th Floor, Door 418, Nkrumah Road 7 KMCM 176W – BOXER NO.LZL12P1A2GHC- 54543 ann.ndirangu@ P.O. Box 16846 – 80100, Tel: 041-2494910 Cell: 0726-633171ann.ndirangu@ 2.The sale is subject to a reserve price. NB: LOG BOOKS MOMBASA, E-mail: [email protected] 8 KMED 443C – HAOJIN 22 UNREGISTERED – HAOJIN CHASIS AVAILABLE radioafrica- radioafrica- 9 KMDP 089V – HAOJIN NO.LZL12P1ACDHL- 60541 3.Viewing daily during working hours. PUBLIC AUCTION 10 KMDV 818N - SKYGO TUK-TUK 1.Under instructions received from AL-HUSNAIN MOTORS LTD, we shall sell the 11 KMDF 273T – HAOJIN 1 KTWB 880B – TUKTUK PIAGIO groupco.ke groupco.ke underlisted Repossessed Motor vehicle by Public Auction on 9th March 2019 (YELLOW) 12 KMDT 610H – HAOJIN Tel: 020 4244300 starting from 10:30AM at Ganjoni opposite sacred heartTel: 020 4244300 13 KMDX 756V – FLYBOY MIKAEL AUCTIONEERS Auctioneers, Repossessors, Court Brokers & Commission Agents M/V REG. NO MAKE a) UNREGISTERED MOTOR CYCLE - BOXER / BAJAJ – CHASIS Cell: 0711 046 KCH 963X TOYOTA HIACE Cell: 0711 046 Muthaiga Suites, Ground Floor Suite No. 6 Opposite Muthaiga Police Station NO.MD2A21BZXEWB83215, ENGINE NO. PFZWEB46232. Tel: 0739685517/ 0722288381/ 020-2171613 300 300 b) MODEL NO.UA – NCP – 60WHHPNK, PRIME NO. NCP60 – P.O. Box 598-00100 Nairobi Email: [email protected] CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLIC AUCTION 0047633 TOYOTA IST 1. All interested purchasers are requested to view the vehicles and verify all the c) CHASIS NO. AT2110052552 – CORONA PREMIO Under instructions received from our principals, and acting upon details for themselves as these are not warranted by the auctioneers or the the statutory powers of sale conferred upon them, we shall sell principals. by public auction the property with all improvements therein, 2. Viewing can be done during normal working hours by prior arrangements with and the motor vehicles: CONDITIONS OF SALE the Auctioneers. On 9th March 2019 at 9.30 a.m. Financiers –VS- 1. Eric Kinoti 2. COAST 3. Strictly cash or bankers cheque at the fall of the hammer. COAST 1. Cash at the fall of the hammer Raphael Kiandiko 3. Julian Njoroge 2. Viewing shall be done between 10:00am to 4;00pm 4. The sale of the vehicles is subject to reasonable reserve prices. REGIONAL 5. The auctioneer has a right to reject a bid without givingREGIONAL any reason whatsoever. Reg. No. Make YOM Sale yard KBU 279R Land Rover 2006 Kifedha yard KBP 718S Nissan Xtrail 2004 Kifedha Yard OFFICE OFFICE KBW 554N Toyota Hiace 2006 Kifedha yard WORK - NO - WORDS AUCTIONEERS TSS Towers, TSS Towers, Public Auctioneers, Bailis, Court Brokers Process Servers On 12th March 2019 at 11.00 a.m. at our below mentioned Re - Possessors & Commission Agents o ces. Nkrumah Road - Nkrumah Road - Wajir Road P.O. Box 42579-80100 1. LR NO. RUIRU EAST/JUJA EAST BLOCK 2/18100 JUJA FARM O Ronald Ngala Road Tel: (041) 2495817 Mobile No.: 0 722-76 624 7 KIAMBU COUNTY ino Stephen Ndegwa Muchunu. A vacant Opposite Hi-Life Club Email address: [email protected] [email protected]. freehold interest measuring 0.0317Ha/ 0.078 Acres situated o Mombasa Mombasa Mombasa -Kenya 15km o Thika rd. from Juja, 21kms East of Kenyatta University in PUBLIC AUCTION Juja Farm Area. Services: access is via earth road, electricity is Tel: Tel: PUBLIC AUCTION available for connection, water would be drawn from a borehole, UNCLAIMED VEHICLES AND MOTOR CYCLES. while drainage would be into pit latrine/septic tank. (coordinates 041- 2319991 Pursuant to Court order issued at Shanzu law courts,041- 2319991 we shall sell Pursuant to Instructions received from Employment & Labor –1.180538,37.120388) by Public Auction the under mentioned unclaimed properties at Relations Court Cause No. 966 Of 2016- Mombasa and our 2. Evans Njuguna t/a Langata Site Hardware - KBC 897N FAW Kijipwa Police Station on Friday 8th March, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Principals Landlords, I shall sell by Public Auction the below TIPPER (2008- Viewing at Kyevaluki services yard) named moveable Assets on Saturday 9th day of March 2019 TERMS outside our o ces situated at Ronald Ngala Road o Wajir 1. The highest bidder subject to reserve price shall be declared NO ITEMS 6 KMCZ 189M – HAOJIN (GREEN) the purchaser and must pay a deposit of 25% of the purchase Road and Opp. Hi-life Club Mombasa starting at 10.00am. MOTOR VEHICLES 7 KMCA 026A – BOXER (BLACK) price via RTGS or BANKERS CHEQUE at the fall of the hammer. 1 KAR 361T – DAMAGED NISSAN 8 KMDE 769D –BOXER(BLUE) LOT 1: Balance to be paid within 30 days from the date of sale. 2. 2 SALOON CAR 406- CHASIS 9 KMDN 738L – BOXER (RED) EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS COURT CAUSE NO. Interested purchasers to view the property and vehicles and ELDORET NO.VF38BDHXE80734B8 10 KMDG 650TELDORET – HAOJIN (BLUE) verify details themselves, as these are not warranted by the 3 SALOON CAR 406 – CHASIS 11 KMDV 697T – HAOJIN (RED) 966 OF 2016.-MSA Auctioneers or their principals. 3. The sale is subject to reserve OFFICE NO.VF38BDHXE80734150 12 KMDV 807COFFICE – HAOJIN (BLACK) EVANS NYAUKE OCHOLLA=VS= TOSHA PETROL STATION price and land board consent if applicable. ALL ARE WELCOME 4 SALOON CAR 406 – CHASIS NO. 13 UNREGISTERED BOXER – FRAME 66, 13Kg Cylinder with gas, 216, 6Kg Cylinder with gas, 8 13kg Uganda road, VF38BDHXE80734141 NO. MD2418AZ1GWK72880Uganda road, Cylinder without gas (empty) and 83, 6Kg empty cylinders. MOTOR CYCLES 14 UNREGISTERED PRO-RIDE FRAME DISTRESS FOR RENT Zion mall, Wing 1 KMDP 194C – BOXER (RED) NO.ALZL12P1A79HL7736LZion mall, Wing LOT 2: LITTLE VINEYARDS AUCTIONEERS 2 KMDG 088Z – HAOJIN (GREEN) 15 UNREGISTERED BOXER FRAME Class “B” Licensed Auctioneers, Debt collectors & Liquidators and Private Investigators B, Ground oor. 3 KMDD 087F – RANGER (RED) NO. MDZAZ1BZ9CWD08637B, Ground oor. Nicholas Kiprotich Bett =Vs=Patrick Muthiora Mochu/Zita Richmond House, 3rd Floor, Room No. 3C2 & 3C3, Mfangano Street, 4 KMCA 351L – BAJAJ 16 UNREGISTERED BOXER FRAME P. O. Box 32490 - 00600, Nairobi • Cell: 0721 914 752, 020 261 1363 Wayua Mohamed Tel: 0723598023 (BLACK)WITH DAMAGED FUEL NO. LBRSPJB00A9005692Tel: 0723598023 Hishuse TV set 55’ Sonny Home Theatre, Sofa Set, Microwave, TANK 5 KMCN 109H – BOXER (BLUE) Floor Carpet (2pcs), wooden TV Stand, Dinning Table with 5 seats, Duly instructed by the Managing Agents and Advocates on Fridge (LG) 2 door, TVs Set 32”, motorbike, Haojin Motorbike, behalf of their Principals the Landlords, we shall sell by Public Auction on Saturday 9thMarch 2019 at 10:30AM or soon CONDITIONS OF SALE Air-conditioner (Westpoint), 2 Co ee Tables, 2 Beds, 2Mattress, TV thereafter at Pangani Auction Center along Murang’a Road 1. Cash at the fall of the hammer Sony 21’, 2 Bicycles, Sofa Set 9 pcs, Microwaves (Sanyo), TV set opposite Guru Nanak Hospital the under mentioned goods; KISUMU 2. Viewing shall be done between 10:00am to 4;00pmKISUMU Sanyo 21”, Von Systems, a Small Bed& Mattress, Radio System IN THE MATTER OF DISTRESS FOR RENT ACT CAP 293 LAWS (Sony), 4 Burner Gas Cooker, 13Kg Cylinder Wooden Side Board, OF KENYA THE LANDLORD -VS- (1) ROBERT MUNYUI (2) MR FREDRICK OFFICE OFFICE One Seater Sofa, Gym Machine, Fan, One Wooden Arm Chair, GITAU (3)HANDS IN AFRICA (4) MOHAMMED H MUSTAKALI 2pcs Sofa, 3 Stools, and a wooden TV stand. (5) FAITH MUTANU MUENI (6) ROSE HINGA(7) ALLAN MBURU Oginga Odinga JOYLAND AUCTIONEERSOginga Odinga LOT 3: (8) SIMON BETT (9) WINFRED KENDI (10) RED BERRY “CLASS B’’ COMPANY LTD Street, Alpha Auctioneers, process servers, private investigations, court baili s,Street, debtors collectors, Alpha Elius Muroki =Vs= Peter Macharia Repossessors, court ocial brokers &commission agents 1.2 Frigidale fridges, 15 full crates of white cups ; guiness, tusker, ELDORET OFFICE: Rieti House, 3rd oor Uganda road P.O Box 1801-30100 Tel: Two bench graders, one ball bearing spindle, the metal roller, ne cedar, tusker light, pilsner, balozi,Smirno , ice snaps, 5 crates of House, 1st Floor 0721877379/0722276287 House, 1st Floor weighing machines, two lath machines, one air compressor, two assorted sodas; cocacola, Fanta, crest, sprite + 6 calprice, 21 NAIROBI OFFICE: Thika road opp. garden city next to Total petrol station P.O Box 11229-00400, Tel:020-2646430,Email :[email protected] sewing machines, three solar panels, one metallic door, form (750ml) assorted vodkas; one kibao vodka, grant whisky, Door. 17 Door. 17 fourcousins, viceroy, red label, captain, Kenya caneetc, 1 master PUBLIC AUCTION motors, a cloth cutter and one workshop table. mixer+ 2 big speakers,1 deep freezer, 2 long round tables, 4 long LOT 4: stools,74 assorted plastic chairs, 6 plastic tables, sharp 32”tv set, Duly instructed by our principals, (nanciers), we shall sell by public auction the under mentioned motor vehicle. Anne Ruchio Moormann =Vs= John Musembi Mutisya 2 Samsung 40” tv set, chips frier, sony 24”tv set,LG 22” tv set etc 2. WoodenTv stand, hiscence 55”Tv set ON FRIDAY 8TH, MARCH 2019, STARTING AT 11.00 AM AT Sofaset (7 seater), co ee table (state), dining table with six chairs, 3. Oce desk +2 extensions, rolling chair, round table +2 JOYLAND OFFICE ELDORET, RIET HOUSE THIRD FLOOR. small wall unit, one mattress, microwave. handbacked arm chairs, computer set +ups, printer+ power NYERI NYERI LOT 5: bank + small speakers, lone seats (brown +1 white), 4 rolling REG NO MAKE / MODEL BODY / TYPE chairs, 2 plastic chairs, shelf, extensions. Bamusa Homes =Vs= Marium Mohamed 4. 2 Mecko cylinders OFFICE KBU 210Y NISSAN NAVARA DOUBLE CABINOFFICE TV set 32” Sumsung, a fan, small fridge (2 doors), 5x6 bed, meko 5. Sofa set (red+ black) 3pcs, co ee table + stool, LG microwave, (Gukena FM The vehicle can be viewed at Igare Auctioneers Yard,(Gukena Race Course, FM jiko, a transformer 500W. 2 door fridge. Eldoret, during working hours during week days between 8.00 am to LOT 6: 6. Samsung 32” Tv set, LG music system. 5.00pm. 7. Five seater sofa set 3pcs, Tv/dvd stand, sony home theatre + 5 oce) oce) Bamusa Homes =Vs= Marimadi Lazarus speakers, muka 6-burner+1 gas cylinder, hiscense 1 door fridge, CONDITIONS OF SALE Sofa set (7 seater), fan, TV Samsung 32”, TV Stand, Subwoover, Samsung microwave, 2 small boxes (co ee table like) Ring road, Block Ring road, Block 1.Payment must be by banker’s cheque or cash deposit to the Meko Jiko & a fridge (one door). 8. LG 32” TV set, sony home theatre +2 tall bags + 3 small 9. 3 seater sofa set, tv stand, co ee table+ plastic stand, kitchen 1/237. principal’s account at the fall of the hammer. 1/237. table, carpet +4 door, mats small, bed +mattress, dvd player. 2.The sale is subject to areserve price. CONDITION OF SALE 10. Caterpillar generator, Spartan arch welding machine, Pacwell Tel: 0711 046 901 3.The auctioneers reserves the right to reject orTel: accept 0711 any 046 bid 901 1) Cash at the fall of the hammer. compressor, 1 spring chair, microwaveetc without explanation. 2) Viewing to be done during normal working hours. For more information contact us now. CONDITIONS OF SALE ALL ARE WELCOME! CASH AT THE FALL OF THE HAMMER. All are welcome. Friday, March 1, 2019 33

BUSINESS THIRD EYE PRIVATE INVESTI- REPUBLIC OF KENYA GATORS We are fully licenced IN THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE’S COURT under cover private investiga- AT MOMBASA tors in Kenya. We have offi ces in ELC SUIT NO.11 OF 2019 (Formerly HC ELC NO. 16 OF 2019) Nairobi and in major towns. We 1. CHARLES OTIENO OLOWA Duly instructed by our principals the nancier we shall sell the under mention specialize in Tracking of cheating 2. ALI MAKENZI NGUMBAO motor vehicle by public auction on 7th March, 2019 at Star Truck Investment spouses, under cover investiga- 3. DERICK MAGANGA MWAWINGWA Ltd along Kiambu road starting from 10: 30am 4. ANTONY JIMMY KILANGO MAGHANGA REPOSSESED MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE SOLD tions, tracing of debtors and debt FINANCIERS = VS = KISANG WILLY collectio, Our reports are discreet 5. MWANAIDI JUMA SALIM Motor Vehicle Registration No. KBN 441K, TOYOTA TOWNACE and confi dential. visit our offi ces 6. FLORENCE SAU MAGANGA CONDITION OF SALE 7. ASHA KADZO CHANGAWA Cash at the fall of the hammer 8. FARIDA SIDI CHANGAWA All are welcomed PUBLIC NOTICE 9. ROSE WAMBUGHA MAGANGA PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT 10.ROUSAL KEVIN SEWE CAP 286 ZASHA AUCTIONEERS CHANGE OF USE. 11. MIRAN BAHRAM ABDALLA Debt Collections, Investigators, Process Servers The owner(s) of Plot L.r.No. 209/19555 12. EMMANUEL DAU MWAMUYE………………...... PLAINTIFFS/APPLICANTS located on the junction of Dunga P.o.Box947-00200, Nairobi, Kenya Cell Phone: -VERSUS- Road-Dundori road-Industrial Area, Bhangwanji Building 0722734876 1. SAID SEIF Biashara Street, 2nd Floor Intends to change its use from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Development 2. THE CHIEF LAND REGISTRAR PUBLIC ACTION (Resid ential Apartment), Commercial 3.THE NATIONAL LANDS COMMISSION....DEFENDANTS/ RESPONDENTS Under instructions received from Milimani commercial Court and Recreational (Performing Art Hall & (Before Honourable E.K. Makori CM, In Court on 20.02.2019) CMCC 553 of 2015 FLORA KAMENE KAVDI AND CHARLES Studios),subject to approval by the NDAMBUKI MUTUNGA –VS- CARRINGTON OCHIENG OUDAH Nairobi City County Government. ORDER We shall sell by Public Auction the under mentioned household Individuals, institutions or organisations THIS MATTER COMING UP for hearing of the Notice of Motion Application dated goods at Leakey’s Storage Limited on 7th march 2019 at 10.00 etc. with objections or comments to the 04th day of February, 2019 inter-partes brought under Section, 3A, 1A & 1B Order am. proposal are requested to forward the 40 rule 1 (a), (b) 4(i), S 63e of the Civil procedure rules and all enabling 1) Household goods:- same in writing within fourteen (14) days 2 cps, three seater sofa sets, 1 piece of one sofa set, 1 TV stand of publication of this notice to: provisions of the Law AND UPON HEARING Counsel for the Plainti s/Applicants, wall, 2 small bicycles, 1 Sony machine, 1 Sony compact disc IT IS HEREBY ORDERED; player, I Sony Atapufran, 1 Sony Adio output, 1 D.S.T.V. decoder, 3 For more The County Secretary, 1.THAT leave be and is hereby granted to serve the 1st Defendant with the Notice of mattresses, 3 beds, 1 Sony equalizer, 1 Sony stereo, 1 Gas cooker, classifi eds on our Nairobi City County Government, 2 banners complete website. P O Box 30075, Motion application dated 4/02/2019 and summons & Plaint by way of advertisement 2) SPMS Court at Mavoko 426 OF 2016 SAMUEL LICHUNGU Scan this quick Nairobi. in a local daily of National circulation. –VS- BENJAMIN RUTO response code 2.THAT the Notice of Motion application dated 4/2/2019 be xed for hearing inter Spare parts etc, lters, side mirrors, Oil Lubricants and Scrap using your partes on 13/3/2019. metal smartphone. PUBLIC NOTICE 3.THAT the interim orders issued on the 4th February, 2019, be extended. PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT CAP 286 CHANGE OF USE GIVEN under my hand and seal of this Honourable Court this ...... 20th .... day of PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The owner of Dagoretti/Kinoo/3981 and ...... February...... , 2019. PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT Dagoretti/Kinoo/3982 situated in Kinoo CAP 286 CAP 286 along Magana Road, within Kikuyu CHANGE OF USE CHANGE OF USER Sub-County proposes to amalgamate and MAGISTRATE The registered owner of the Plot L.R NO Pursuant to the provisions of the Physical change its user from Agricultural to Com Loc 2 MAIRI/ 1340 Located at Gatia-ini Planning Act, Cap 286, The registered mercial Shops Cum Residential Flats MOMBASA shopping centre, Kigumo Sub – County, owner of this property, LR NO 16092 (BCR) subject to approval by Kiambu ISSUED at Mombasa this day of , 2019. located in Jkuat area, Juja Sub County, County Government. Muranga County , propose to change the Penal Notice Kiambu County, wishes to change the Individuals, institutions, Organizations and user from Agricultural to Commercial use of the land from Single Dwelling to other interested parties with any planning “ If any person or any party served with this order does not comply with it, they (Filling Station) Subject to approval by Multi-Dwelling (FLATS) subject to the material comments / objections to the county Government of Muranga.individu- shall be guilty of contempt of court order and stern measures will be taken against approval of Kiambu County Government. proposed development should forward als, institutions etc with comments or the Individuals, institutions etc. with them in writing within fourteen (14) days objections are requested to submit them objection(s) to the proposal are requested of this notice to: in writing within 14 days of this notice to: to forward the same in writing within 14 (fourteen) days of this notice to: THE DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL COUNTY SECRETARY PLANNING, “DR ALI TURNED MY LIFE OF HARDSHIP INTO SUCCESS” COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MURANGA The Director of Spatial planning, KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT, P.O BOX 2344-00900, P.O BOX 51-10200 County Government of Kiambu, An experience by: Mr K Rajesh, 41, Westlands KIAMBU. MURANGA P.O Box 2344-00900, An Etreprenuer’s True Success Story Kiambu. After working for 15-years, I expected to live a better life on retirement & do PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE business, but that only happened for a few years. My business was successful at the beginning, but suddenly started collapsing & I lost all my money. PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT PUBLIC NOTICE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT I visited many Prophets & Healers but nothing changed till I met Dr Ali. CAP 286 CAP 286 I was touched by the testimonials from many people (on Radio & Local papers) PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT CHANGE OF USER CHANGE OF USE. he had helped before. The registered owner of Land Reference CAP 286 The registered owner of amalgamated CHANGE OF USER I booked an appointment and without me telling Dr Ali anything, he told me No Kabete/ Nyathuna/3075 located in plots LR NO JUJA / KALIMONI BLOCK The Registered owner of Parcel No. everything about my life and why I was struggling in business. I was surprised! Gikuni within Kabete proposes to change 12/619, 622 and 623 located within Limuru / Bibirioni/3757 within Limuru Every detail about me was so true. He then prayed for me and gave me the its use from Agricultural to Business Salama, Juja Farm o Juja Farm Road in Dr Ali brings back a separated family FREE Super Magic Ring & Money Wallet for Lotto & Casino. Cum Residential (BCR) subject to sub county, proposes to change the use of Kiambu County, proposes to change their It was on a weekend when we played the lotto & casino, and we were so approval by Kiambu County Government. land from Agricultural to Residential use from Agricultural to multi-dwelling Individuals, institutions etc. with Multi dwelling (Flats) subject to approval residential use (Flat) subject to approval surprised to see results; we had won! objection(s) to the proposal are requested by County Government of Kiambu. by Kiambu County. Any individuals, insti Finally we discovered the truth that Dr Ali was really God sent to us because he to forward the same in writing within 14 Individuals, organizations, institutions, tutions, organizations etc with objection brought ever-lasting happiness to our lives. (fourteen) days of this notice to: members of the public with objections to to the proposal are requested to forward Today we are running a very successful business in town and I can’t stop the proposed development should them in writing within 14 days of thanking Dr Ali for the FREE super Magic Ring & Money Wallet that changed our The Director of Physical Planning, forward them in writing within fourteen publication of this notice to, lives. Kiambu County Government, (14) days of this notice to: Even though others failed to fix your problems, this may be your last chance to P. O Box 2344-00900, THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING break through no matter what problem you’re facing in life. KIAMBU. The County Director Urban KIAMBU COUNTY He also help barren women to HE ALSO HELPS PEOPLE WITH: concieve and get pregnant Development and Management P.O. BOX 2344-00900 County Government of Kiambu KIAMBU Financial Problems Love Relationships Work Crisis & promotions Family Problems Political Issues and many more.... PUBLIC NOTICE P.O Box 2344-00900 Kiambu. MY REAL LIFE LOVE CONFESSION!: MRS WANGUI, KIAMBU PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT PUBLIC NOTICE “Happiness was very rare in my life as my husband always disrespected me” CAP 286 PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT After spending over 4-years in a very abusive relationship with my husband, CHANGE OF USE. PUBLIC NOTICE CAP 286 happiness was very rare in my life as he disrespected me in front of my in-laws The Registered Owner of this property RENEWAL OF CHANGE OF USER & children. I was heart broken because we were living separate lives altogether L.R No. KABETE/KARURA/1246 Located PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT The Registered Owner of this property and I nearly committed suicide but I thought of my little kids. CAP 286 o Gitaru road in Kibiku area within Kabe L.R No. KARAI/GIKAMBURA/T.648 I wasted a lot of money trying to seek help from different people here & there CHANGE OF USE He helps sell property that has Located in Gikambura area, Kikuyu Sub without successs. Luckily an old lady I met in my neighbourhood reffered me te Sub County; Kiambu County propo ses The owner of land parcel Nandi / Ndub dragged for long County proposes to Renew the approved to because he had helped her daughter through similar problem with her to Change its Use from Agricultural to eneti/134(part) located o Kapsabet-Les- Dr Ali Change of Use from Agricultural to husband. Multi-Dwelling Residentialunits (Flats) sos road intends to change its use from Commercial cum Residential (Flats) sub I met & he told me that my husband was in a relationship with another subject to approval by the County Govern agricultural to Light Industrial (Tea Dr Ali ject to approval by the County woman, he then performed a Special Prayer to separate my husband from the ment of Kiambu. processing plant) subject to approval by Government of Kiambu. other woman. Individuals, organizations, Institutions etc County Government of Nandi. Individuals, Individuals, organizations, Institutions etc 3-days after Dr Ali Prayers, my husband confessed about the relationship with with comments, recommendations or Institutions, etc. with objection(s) to the with comments, recommendations or her. Today we are happily married; my life would have been empty forever objections to the development proposal proposal are requested to forward the objections to the development proposal without my husband. are advised to forward them, stating same in writing within fourteen (14) days are advised to forward them, stating I highly recommend for those experiencing the same problem like I was. grounds for the same in writing, within 14 of this notice to: grounds for the same in writing, within 14 Dr Ali days of this notice to the; days of this notice to the; My life will never be the same again & I can’t stop telling people about Dr Ali, without him, my life could have been so miserable. Dr Ali also help recover stolen The County Secretary properties within 24 hours THE DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING County Government of Nandi THE DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KIAMBU P.O Box 802-30300 COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KIAMBU For Appointment • CELL: 0725 710 104 • Whatsapp no: 0712820670 P.O. BOX 2344-00900 KIAMBU KAPSABET P.O. BOX 2344-00900 KIAMBU For VIDEO evidence visit, Website: www.babanyukihealing.com 34 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 SPORTS LOCAL

VOLLEYBALL ATHLETICS Legendary athlete Maiyoro’s funeral

SPORTS Giants to skip opener set for next week Teams headed for Africa club event to miss KVF league show in Kitale BY BENSON NYAGESIBA / Pioneer athlete Nyantika Maiyoro (pictured), who passed away on Sunday, will be laid to rest at his Nyataro home in Nyaribari Chache next Friday. AGNES MAKHANDIA Maiyoro, 88, died at Christa @Agnes makhandia Marianne Hospital in Kisii, where he was undergoing treatment. Funeral Kenya Prisons (men and women) and organising committee chairman Alloys Kenya Pipeline are among the five Otenyo said preparations for the send clubs that will skip the first leg of the off are in top gear. Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) na- Speaking at Governor James Ong- tional league in Kitale, owing to Africa wae’s office after a family visit, Otenyo Club Championships commitments. said they are happy that Ongwae’s is Others set to give the league opener concerned and ready to assist. a wide berth are —General Service “Burial plans for the pioneer athlete Unit and Kenya Commercial Bank. are going on well at his Nyataro home. League champions Prisons, Pipeline We came here to see the Governor and KCB will participate in the Afri- to brief him on the burial arrange- can Club Championships women’s ments,” Otenyo said. event while local nemesis GSU and Otenyo, who was accompanied by Prisons will fly the country’s flag in Olympic champion Hezekiah Nyamao, the men’s category. KCB’s Violet called on other well-wishers to assist Pipeline coach Esther Jepkosgei, Makuto during a the family to enable them give the said: “The Kenyan league is played training session legendary athlete a decent send-off. outdoor, and really we don’t want / ERICK BARASA to mix things considering the Afri- ca show will run indoor. We want to get used to indoor facilities. The team is training well and we hope for the best.” The oilers broke their training sessions yesterday and are away in Naivasha for team building ahead of the African show. On other hand, the bankers who are making a return to the annual championships, having HOCKEY featured last in 2015, are expected to depart for the host nation on March 8. Team coach Japheth Munala said: Former international “We will not be part of the league keeper hospitalised opener since we are set to leave for Egypt a day before event. We are leav- NAIROBI / A former national hockey ing early in a bid to acclimatize well team trialist, Alphonse Manyasi is ahead of the event.” currently hospitalised. Local champions GSU coach His elder brother Dennis, said Gideon Tarus said they are not keen Manyasi, popularly known as Gogo, to slow the momentum. The men’s was taken ill on Sunday and is currently Africa event will run from April 1-10. in High Dependency Unit at Nairobi He said: “It’s true we begun ear- Women’s Hospital, suffering from dia- ly preparation and that’s the way it betes and low blood pressure, causing is supposed to be. And as much as serious breathing problems. the championship is a month away, Manyasi was number one hockey we don’t want to slow the momen- goalkeeper in 1984, but dropped out tum that may come with playing and his place taken by Emanuel Oduol at the outdoor.” when Kenya went to Los Angeles Prisons’ head of technical bench Olympics. Dennis appealed to friends David Lung’aho said: “We are going to help in offsetting Gogo’s bill, already to have a meeting among ourselves running into hundreds of thousands of and plan the way forward. But I don’t shillings. Contributions can be sent to see the teams attending.” Jacinta Makhatsa on 0722365580.

RUGBY Bamba Sport to televise KRU chairman candidates’ debate ‘TOPICS BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA / Bamba governance, sponsorships, devel- people are expected to be part of INCLUDE Sport will televise the Kenya Rugby opment and the various challenges viewing audience drawn from clubs, Union (KRU) chairman candidates’ the sport is facing and why each affiliates and fans. GOVERNANCE, debate on March 7. The debate will of the candidate thinks he is best “We will have 100 participants SPONSOR- take place at the Strathmore audito- suited for the job. drawn from clubs, fans and the general rium and will pit former vice chairman Head of Bamba Sport, Carol public and they will be free to ask the SHIPS, DE- Sasha Mutai, Secretary Oduor Gangla Radull, said the debate will be unique candidates questions,” added Radull. VELOPMENT and former treasurer Asiko Owiro. to the public. Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) elections TV journalist John Allan Namu “The viewers have a chance to are slated for March 20 at the RFUEA AND THE will be the moderator for the one hear what the candidates want to ground, when the union conduct their and a half hour broadcast. The three do for the sport and how they will Annual General Meeting. Four direc- CHALLENGES candidates are expected to share improve the game going forward. The tors will also be elected to the board. FACING THE their manifestos for the game and challenges facing the sport will also be Bamba Sport do televise the Kenya elaborate on how they intend to raise highlighted,” she said. Cup League and Enterprise Cup and SPORT.’ it’s standards. Radull said preparations for the will also televise the National Sevens Sasha Mutai / COURTESY Topics to be tackled will include event are almost finalised and 100 Series in August and September. Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 35 SPORTS LOCAL

FOOTBALL BASKETBALL Eagle Wings could miss this season due to lack of funds

BY DANN O’WERRE / Uncertainty surrounds Eagle Oburu mulling Wings’ participation in the 2019 Premier League. While making a passionate appeal for well wishers to keep the team afloat, a worried team manager, Nellie Odera, said their hopes are diminishing by the day with the league set to tip off on March 16. Eagle Wings are Kenya’s Wilson Oburu during a past first ever African Championships medallists, training session The self-supporting side, which did the country proud return to goal by bagging bronze medal in the 2013 Africa Women Club /COURTESY Championships in Meknes, Morocco needs money to clear Goalkeeper hints at comeback days after Oliech’s move the league fee and cater for transport. A podium finish for a non-institutional side is no mean feat considering they BY MESHACK KISENGE /Months after Kenya’s all time top achieved what the likes of Kenya Ports Authority and scorer Dennis Oliech pulled out of retirement to play in Equity Bank can only dream of. the Kenyan Premier League, former Harambee Stars goal- “Our team is not bad. The fact that we have young keeper Wilson Oburu has hinted of following suit after players out there ready to join us shows we are still being almost two years in the cold. recognised as a force,” said Odera adding: “We do not want Oburu hanged up his gloves in 2017 after featuring to let them down.” for the current league leaders Bandari for four years and Odera said the team owes Kenya Basketball Federation would later be elevated to rank of team manager at the (KBF) over Sh40,000 in last year’s arrears and Sh45,000 club following the demise of his predecessor Alfred Ob- in this year’s participation fee. She said the fact that veter- waka who succumbed to heart attack in January last year. an player/coach Evelyne Kedogo and Eunice Ouma along- The stylish custodian who has two premier league titles, side Rebecca Sarange and Lucy Machuma have opted to two Shield Cup silverwares and a handful of national team stay with the team is enough motivation to keep moving. caps against his name is the latest legend to announce his “I am grateful that they have chosen to be with the return to the local scene after Oliech who is currently ply- team. They will be key to the team as we struggle to look ing his trade with champions Gor Mahia. Oburu opened for help,” said Odera. “Our hopes to continue playing is no up on his looming comeback to the league as a player—a longer in our hands.” move he said was engineered by his undying love of the Eagle Wings won the league title in 2009 and 2011 game and his fitness levels which he attributed to the under late coach Thomas Olumbo and finished sixth in last drills he undergoes daily with the club’s custodians. year’s league won by Equity Bank. Coach Kedogo said she Even though he declined to reveal his expected date is eyeing five new players to bolster the team and hopes to or season of return, the former Sofapaka man said he start training next week. would comfortably navigate both as the team manager and goal keeping roles courtesy of his experience in the two departments. SCHOOL GAMES “I am working towards a return to competitive play de- spite being out for long. I am fit enough to make saves just Arnesen’s ready to punch above like during my playing days. I train daily with our three goalkeepers who have been doing good since they joined their weight in county bonanza the club. As you are aware, I did not retire but was elevated to the rank of team manager and I feel I will be able to BY EMMANUEL SABUNI / Arnesen’s High are looking balance the two when I begin playing. I am always grate- beyond the regional stage as they prepare to compete in ful to the management of the club for believing in me and this weekend’s Uasin Gishu County Secondary Schools promoting me to serve in the technical bench but I think I Sports Association Term One games. still have years to play competitive football.” The school, which has not been doing well in the games, Oburu launched his football career from the then hub will compete in all five disciplines at county games set for of talents MYSA while at Muthurwa Primary School be- Hill School in Eldoret. The school’s handball coach Sammy fore joining Mombasa Heroes in 2001 while at Hamisi Mukholi said he has prepared his handball team well for the High School in Mombasa. His heroics at Heroes attracted event and he is not worried about the opposition. a number of clubs who jostled for his signature but it was Arnesen’s High are in Pool ‘D’ alongside Kipkenyo and Tusker who landed the rookie at Ruaraka where he stayed Natwana secondary schools. “The boys are ready for the and won the league with them in 2007. title chase. Our target is to compete beyond the regional He returned to the Coast and penned a one-year long level and not at the county where we are always eliminat- deal with Bandari in 2008 before heading to the then free ed,” said Mukholi said while conducting referees’ clinic at spending Sofapaka the following year where he aided Wareng High School. Winners of Pool ‘D’ will meet second them to win the league in their debut season. He also won finishers in Pool A, which comprises of Tuiyo, Lem- the Shield Cup with Batoto Ba Mungu in 2010 oru and Ainabkoi . A nasty knee injury in 2011 almost crippled his ca- Pool ‘C’ has Cheplaskei, Leseru and Toloita while Pool ‘B’ reer and consequently saw Sofapaka loan him to Sony consists of Cheruiyot, Tapsagoi and Torochmoi schools. In Sugar to regain his reflexes but after rediscovering his girls’ handball, Kosachei leads Pool ‘A’ with Barakeiywo and form, he returned to Bandari in 2013 where he featured Sosiyo while Ngeny, Ngeria and Bishop Birech form Pool for the club till 2017 and was instrumental in their 2015 ‘B’. Lemoru, Mutwot and Plateau are in Pool ‘C’ while Pool D Shield Cup glory. has Tapsagoi, St. Catherine and Ngoisa.

RUGBY Shujaa eye improvement in Las Vegas after Sydney flop BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA / Kenya’s against USA at 3:50am. Shujaa were twice this season with Argentina win- Shujaa are seeking to bounce back crushed 41-0 in Sydney by Mike ning 34-31 in Cape Town and Kenya from their poor show in Sydney Friday’s charges and Murunga will be exacting revenge 36-7 in Hamilton. earlier this month as they line up for hoping that his side can give the hosts Shujaa lie 13th with 12 points from four Las Vegas Sevens tomorrow. a competitive game. tournaments. Murunga said they have Paul Murunga’s charges picked a Shujaa face France in their second settled well and hope that Kenyan solitary point in Sydney after a prom- match at 6:29am having been blown fans will turn up in large numbers and ising display in Hamilton, where they off 40-17 by the Europeans in Sydney. cheer the side to victory. had picked up seven points. The two sides have had close matches “ I am urging all Kenyan fans to sup- Murunga blamed the poor per- this season with Kenya beating France port the side and cheer us to victory. formance on fatigue from the young 19-15 in Hamilton and losing lost They will be our 8th man on the pitch,” players who were not used to the long 21-17 and 19-12 in Dubai respectively. added Murunga. Forward Herman travel and playing consecutive tourna- Murunga’s charges will then face Humwa and utility back Michael Agevi ments in the World Sevens Series. Argentina in their final pool game at are in the squad and are expected to Vincent Onyala during a recent match against Zimbabwe / COURTESY Shujaa will open their campaign 11:58pm. The two sides have met add experience to the side. 36 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019 SPORTS LOCAL

RUGBY Omwela defends KRU board over misappropriation claims

BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA / Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairman Richard Omwela has defended his board against allega- tions of misappropriation of funds. In wide ranging interview on the state of the game in the country, Omwela said the days of directors flying to World Sevens Series using the union’s resources are long gone. “Remember this deal used to work when we had Kenya Airways as sponsors between 2010-2015. They used to give us extra tickets but currently nothing of that sort happens. If any director wants to travel, then he or she must pay from their own pocket,” added Omwela. He said if anything, the union owes directors money since last year. “People have forgotten that all the directors donated Sh500,000 each last year to ensure our national Sevens and 15’s teams alongside the women’s and U-20 teams were paid their allowances,” added Omwela. He said the board is transparent and above board and adamantly denied allegations of misappropriation of funds from either him or any other members of the board. “What is there to steal from the union. There is nothing to take and if any of my members start being implicated, then decisive action will be taken against them.” Omwela said interference from directors on the secre- tariat is a thing of the past. “When I came for second term, it was an issue. We had directors milling around the union offices but that too is a thing of the past. In a big read published last week, former administrators and players had questioned why directors fly to the Worlds Sevens Series yet players have not been paid. MOTORSPORT Omwela shared the sentiments of the rugby fraternity when he said that rot starts at clubs. “I agree with the views shared by many that the clubs elect officials who at their level have not delivered but there is nothing much we can do when it comes to that.” On sponsorship, Omwela said they are keen to tie down a couple of sponsors within the next two months. “We Bengi takes off first are looking at tying down one or two sponsors in the next couple of weeks. It’s been a difficult Former 2WD champion leads the pack as KNRC battle returns to Kajiado 2018 but I believe we have turned a corner,” he added. He claimed that the mass Baldev Chager and reigning Afri- now getting the feel of the car and exodus of sponsors from can Champion Manvir Baryan, who we are optimistic in the run up to Rally driver rugby was self inflicted by SAMSON ATEKA recently won the season-opening Kajiado. This year, we are running in Leo Varese previous leaders of the @samson ateka ARC Rallye Bandama of Ivory Coast. the elite Premier Class meaning we and navigator union. “We have had situations Manvir is making a comeback after shall drive sensibly fast and prepare Kigondu Kareithi where some board members Premier class driver Eric Bengi in skipping the KCB Nakuru Rally. Te- meticulously,” Bengi said. Bengi was during the have abused sponsors and a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X jveer Rai, co-driven by Zahir Shah in accompanied by his lady co-driver unveiling of that has tarnished the reputa- zooms off first as the battle for the a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X R4 Tuta Mionki who exuded confidence their car for the tion of the sport.” KCB Kenya National Rally Champi- machine, lines up fifth. after testing. National Rally On the withdrawal of SportPesa as a sponsor last year, onship title returns to Kajiado Coun- Meanwhile, Bengi has complet- “The test went well. We are still Championships he blamed the betting firm for not telling Kenyans the ty this weekend. ed his pre-event performance test learning and adjusting to the new at the Impala truth. “ I believe we were short changed. They told us it was More than 25 drivers will line up aboard the Group N Mitsubishi car and hopefully after a few events, Club on due to high taxation regime but on closer inspection, you for the challenge in Sunday’s KCB Lancer Evolution 10 he will pi- we shall be done with teething prob- Wednesday can see they are still sponsoring football clubs and they Kajiado Rally which will start in Ka- lot this weekend. lems,” said Tuta who is the 2018 Mot- / ERICK BARASA have gone now to Formula One. What value does it add to jiado and conclude at the expansive The former 2WD champion will orsport Personality of the Year. Kenya” he quipped. SportPesa had announced a Sh607 Lisa Ranch in Konza. By zooming savour his second outing in the “We realised the car needs a lot of million sponsorship for KRU in 2016. off first, Bengi is expected to sweep ex-Farhaaz Khan Evolution follow- training to handle. It’s actually very Omwela said the union has strategic plan contrary to off the road for the rest of the entou- ing his retirement in Nakuru. “The different from our old Subaru and popular belief. “We do have a strategic plan. Failure to rage. He will be followed by defend- test run was very good but we have has much better control but needs plan is planning to fail and we do have plan on how we ing champion Carl “Flash” Tundo in a few loose ends to deal with before seat time. It’s an interesting drive and can develop the game and ensure we get the resourc- a Mitsubishi Evo X, ‘Flying Singh’ the rally. All in all, I’m glad we’re I think it fits my driving style better.” es,” added Omwela.

FOOTBALL We remain focused in our promotion push, Nairobi Stima

BY ANGWENYI GICHANA / Nairobi Stima assistant coach points after a comfortable 3-0 win over Modern Coast Evans Mafuta says the team remains focused on gaining Rangers. Paul Kiongera struck twice while Alex Sunga promotion to the SportPesa Premier League. added the third goal. Wazito’s loss to Nairobi Stima means Speaking after the team’s narrow 1-0 win over Wazito, they drop to second also on 38 points but the tax men Mafuta hailed the players for the victory. Nairobi Stima are have a better goal difference. the only unbeaten team in the league after 17 matches. Nairobi Stima are one point behind the two promotion “They played according to the instructions of the tech- favourites. Ushuru got back to the summit of the FKF nical bench led by coach George Owoko. We would have National Super League following a 3-0 win over Modern won the game by a 3-0,” he said. “The question has been Coast Rangers at the Ruaraka grounds. This was heavily whether we can maintain our unbeaten record. I think we aided by Wazito’s 1-0 loss to Nairobi Stima in yet another can go all the way.” match played at the Karuturi grounds in Naivasha. “Our target at the beginning of the season was to Kisumu All Stars beat Fortune Sacco 4-0 at Moi Stadi- finish the first round matches with 40 points. We have um in Kisumu to move fourth on the log. NSL top scorer two matches remaining and I’m confident we will meet Dennis Ochieng was on target as he increased his goal our target when we play Shabana on Sunday at Gusii tally to 12 as All Stars stormed the fourth place. Other Stadium,” added Mafuta. scorers in the game were Shadrack Omondi, Gerishon Peter Okaro of Nairobi Stima vies for the ball with Rashid Mayaka of Kibera Black Ushuru returned to the summit of the league with 38 Arabe and Erick Otie. Stars during a recent NSL match / OLIVER MORGAN Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 37 SPORTS INTERNATIONAL

Chelsea’s Willian, Antonio Rudiger and Ruben Loftus- Cheekduring their match against Tottenham on Wednesday /REUTERS

FOOTBALL Fifa to revisit transfer rules for minors

BY ALASDAIR MACKENZIE / Fifa if one of three criteria are met: if their president Gianni Infantino has said that parents emigrated for non-foot- football’s governing body will consider balling reasons, both clubs are in the changing the rules over the transfer of EU or European Economic Area and minors after Premier League Chelsea the player is aged between 16 and were hit with a transfer ban. 18 or the player lives within 100km Chelsea were banned last week of the new club. from signing anyone in the next two Clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid transfer windows after being found and Atletico Madrid have also received guilty of breaching Fifa rules relating transfer bans in recent years after to signing overseas players un- falling foul of the rules and Infantino, der the age of 18. speaking at a news conference in Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal vies for the ball with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi /REUTERS Fifa rules say players aged 18 or Rome, said the regulations should be under can only be transferred abroad subjected to renewed scrutiny. COPA DEL REY Emiliano Sala during a past match Wasteful Real /REUTERS irritate Solari TRANSFER but a goal eluded them and they Barca’s victory in style by scoring Madrid giants fall exited the competition staring at a again with a ‘Panenka’ penalty. harsh 4-1 aggregate defeat. “They scored with their first Nantes face a year-long wait for Sala fee to heavy ‘Clasico’ “Football is also about how clin- shot, their second was an own ical you are, and while we were goal, and we couldn’t score with BY IAN HERBERT / Nantes could be suggested last week that there had defeat to Barca committed and played with ener- our attempts. There’s nothing forced to wait more than a year to been a newly agreed deadline and that gy we did not take our chances,” else to add,” added the Argentine receive any money from Cardiff City Cardiff were ready to pay. BY RICHARD MARTIN / Real Ma- Solari said. “We fell with honour, coach. “We gave everything and for Emiliano Sala, despite making an “I’m sure the club will take care of it drid had to accept responsibility but it’s difficult to talk about fair- we played with heart and creativ- appeal to Fifa. in the coming days, because [chairman for failing to take their chanc- ness or injustice in football.” ity but we go home feeling sad be- The club is thought to be puzzled Mehmet Dalman] asked for an exten- es after a chastening 3-0 de- In contrast, Barca were ruthless cause we are not going to the final.” by suggestions that Wednesday was sion and Nantes has agreed,” he said. feat to Barcelona in a Copa del down the other end, taking the Madrid have barely any time to the mutually agreed deadline by which But the picture has clearly changed Rey semi-final second leg on lead against the run of play early dwell on the defeat, as they host a first payment for the £15m player as a result of Monday’s interim Air Wednesday, according to coach in the second half with a strike the La Liga leaders again on Sat- would be made. The club said that ‘the Accidents Investigation Branch report Santiago Solari. from Luis Suarez, then doubling urday in what is their last realistic relevant authorities must be allowed into the crash, which called into ques- With Vinicius Jr their chief cre- their advantage with an own goal attempt to get back into the title to determine the facts’ before any tion the legitimacy of the pilot Dave ator, Madrid produced a dominant from Raphael Varane. Uruguayan race, as they currently sit third, decision is made. Ibbotson flying Sala to Nantes in a display at the Santiago Bernabeu striker Suarez then rounded off nine points adrift of the Catalans. Cardiff manager Neil Warnock plane which crashed on the return trip.

FOOTBALL Victory justifies Sarri’s decision to drop Arrizabalaga BY MARTYN HERMAN / Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri said But now we have to stop. In one of the next two for sure (he his decision to drop keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was justi- will play). You are young you can make mistakes but you fied after his side’s 2-0 defeat of Tottenham Hotspur on need to understand after every mistake. But now for me the Wednesday, but insisted the Spaniard would soon be back matter is closed.” between the posts. Sarri’s position at Chelsea certainly looks brighter than Arrizabalaga was fined by the club for his refusal to be it did a few days ago, with his side back in the race for a substituted by Sarri near the end of extra time in Sunday’s top-four finish in the Premier League. A 57th-minute goal by League Cup final defeat by Manchester City. Pedro gave them the lead and they were gifted a second by The humiliating incident increased the pressure on Sarri Kieran Trippier’s own goal. Caballero, making his first league but he responded in bold fashion to select Willy Caballero for appearance of the season, was rarely troubled as Chelsea the Premier League derby, saying the decision was to ‘send a contained Tottenham’s attack. Chelsea remain sixth but are message’ to his players. three points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, two behind Man- Asked about leaving Arrizabalaga, the world’s most chester United and seven behind Tottenham, but have played expensive keeper, on the bench for such a crucial game, a game less than all three. Sarri said: “I think it was the right decision. Kepa made the “It was really important tonight because we are fighting for Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga during a past warm up session /REUTERS wrong decision. He paid the club and he paid with the team. the top four,” Sarri said. 38 THE-STAR.CO.KE Friday, March 1, 2019

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PREMIER LEAGUE Ranieri unsure of Fulham stay after defeat by Southampton BY HARDIK VYAS / Claudio Ranieri conceded his future as Fulham manager is uncertain after Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat at Southampton pushed the London side another step closer to Premier League relegation. Goals from Oriol Romeu and James Ward-Prowse inflict- ed a seventh defeat in eight top flight games on Fulham and left them 10 points adrift of safety. When asked about his future, Ranieri said: “My job? I don’t know. Ask the owner.” Despite their perilous position, Ranieri said Fulham would battle hard in each of their 10 remaining games. “I am just working hard until it is mathematically impos- sible, we continue to fight, he said. “We must believe and we must stay together. The players they are trying to do their best but that is not enough. We have to do something more. All my players are very, very frustrated because they push a lot, they run, then they concede a goal.”

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Southampton’s Jannik Vestergaard vies for the ball with Gunners trail Spurs Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic /REUTERS PREMIER LEAGUE Emery turns attention to closing gap on north London rivals Man City to play pre-season BY MARK MANN-BRYANS / Unai by completing a league double over with the goals, like today.” tie in Japan against Marinos Emery watched his side thrash Arsenal’s Spurs - and Emery admits reducing Despite that, Emery would not be Bournemouth before setting his Mesut Ozil in the distance to just a solitary point drawn on if the pair would retain BY ROHITH NAIR / Manchester City will play a sights on the ‘big motivation’ of will be a motivating factor. their places against Tottenham. pre-season match in Japan for the first time when they action with beating Tottenham tomorrow to “It is a big motivation,” he said. “Now, I am going to watch this take on J League side Yokohama F. Marinos on July 27, Bournemouth’s close within a point of their north “We need to take the opportunity match for the analysis and I am the Premier League champions have revealed. London neighbours. Nathaniel like today, these three points. After going to watch Tottenham (losing City Football Group (CFG) own a majority stake in The Gunners eased to a 5-1 victory Clyne and Chris we can have and get an opportunity at Chelsea) and after decide our City and a minority stake in the Marinos, and the two as Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhi- Mepham like Saturday. It’s one team that, at game plan against them with every teams will play in the inaugural EuroJapan Cup. taryan shone to keep Emery’s men / REUTERS the moment, are better than us in player,” he added. “We are delighted to announce Manchester City’s in the top four. The pair scored to put the table. I think it is very difficult “We need the players in the first XI first ever match in Japan. The club has a passionate fan Arsenal on course for the win before there, to win, but it is a good test, a and on the bench, and we need a big base there and we are excited at the prospect of play- Lys Mousset pulled one back — only great test and a positive test.” commitment from every player to ing in front of these fans for the first time,” club COO for Laurent Koscielny, Pierre-Emer- “It was a good performance help us. The next match is Saturday. Omar Berrada said in a statement. ick Aubameyang and Alexandre La- (against Bournemouth) and we can If we can play with big performance “This will also be a special moment for City Football cazette to strike after the interval. be proud of every player. Here at the I want every player to help us with Group as Manchester City and Yokohama F. Marinos The win, coupled with Totten- Emirates we were speaking about the this decision.” come together to play each other in a match that will ham’s loss at Chelsea, means Arsenal fact we have a lot of matches to show Bournemouth have now lost their provide Pep (Guardiola) and his team with great prepa- head to Wembley this weekend four the fans a complete match with one last nine away matches and never re- ration for the upcoming season.” points adrift of their fierce rivals. good result with the three points but ally looked like springing a surprise The club will announce further fixtures for their They could close the gap further still with some difference between them in north London. pre-season Asian tour in the coming weeks.

PREMIER LEAGUE Solskjaer praises Lukaku for taking opportunity at Palace

BY DECLAN WARRINGTON / Ole in attack, but the England forward up and down the line, right wing, Gunnar Solskjaer praised Romelu Lu- was not fit to start at Selhurst Park left wing. He’s had a different role kaku for grabbing his chance after the while Jesse Lingard and Anthony because of Rash’s form.” striker inspired his injury-disrupted Martial were absent. “He got a chance up front. Two team to victory at Crystal Palace. Lukaku, who played out wide very good finishes, could have had Lukaku capitalised on a rare start in against Liverpool on Sunday, had another one as well earlier on, so his favoured central striking position gone nine games without scor- I’m very pleased for Rom. He is a to score twice and help create Unit- ing until Wednesday night, when quality finisher.” ed’s third goal for Ashley Young as he could have ended the game “It’s great to have him around the they recorded a club-record eighth with a hat-trick. place, always happy, always working successive away victory. United caretaker Solskjaer said: on his finishing. He’s played more than The Belgian has become more pe- “He was through the middle. We you think, but he’s played wide right, ripheral under Solskjaer, with Marcus created chances for him, he put them wide left, so it’s Rash’s form that has Rashford excelling as the focal point away well. He’s done loads of running moved him out there.” Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku scores against Crystal Palace /REUTERS Friday, March 1, 2019 THE-STAR.CO.KE 39

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Tottenham subside at Chelsea as Liverpool, City extend lead at the top PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE IS NOW A TWO-HORSE AFFAIR

t has taken until the end of Milner’s struggles at Old Trafford became a little bit flat. We started February and a week before at the weekend. Origi made the the second half really well. We just IShrove Tuesday, but finally most of his opportunity, putting in didn’t score enough goals to make the race for the 2018-19 Premier a lively shift and firing home their the last 15 to 20 minutes a little League title is a two-horse affair. third of the night. bit more relaxed. Harry Kane can After 180 goalless minutes After conceding five in their count himself lucky not to have against Bayern Munich and previous three, Liverpool have been sent off on Wednesday. I have PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester United, Liverpool now registered four clean sheets in experienced just how competitive surged back to their attacking best a row. The base upon which their these matches are and Kane lost with five goals against Watford. title tilt has been built is returning. his cool with Cesar Azpilicueta Everton’s Sigurdsson Battered and bruised from 120 “You look at one loss in 28 in the first half, deliberately gruelling minutes in the Carabao they’ve played all their main rivals moving his head towards the Cup final, Manchester City escaped away from home already, and Chelsea defender. gunning for revenge from the visit of West Ham with the way they dispatched Watford There looked to be contact but three points thanks to a Sergio today was quite comprehensive. I it does not matter how severe the in Merseyside derby Aguero penalty. feel like my money’s safe. Not a lot, contact was with Azpilicueta. Even And at Stamford Bridge, 40 pence or something, but it’s a if it was an attempted headbutt, Everton’s Gylfi BY PHIL BLANCHE / Gylfi Sigurdsson Tottenham’s challenge finally run for my money I’m getting,” said that still carries the same Sigurdsson says Everton have extra motivation appeared to subside, a comical Ian Wright on Match of the Day. punishment — a red card. during a recent to dent Liverpool’s title challenge Kieran Trippier own goal Manchester City fielded a The incident seemed to be missed match /REUTERS after their painful derby defeat at condemning them to a second makeshift back four with both by the match officials and the Anfield in December. defeat in a row, leaving them nine Aymeric Laporte and John Stones FA could now take retrospective Everton welcome Liverpool to points adrift of leaders Liverpool missing through injury. Benjamin action against Kane. Goodison Park on Sunday with the with 10 games to play. Mendy was a heartening sight For Tottenham it was a limp extraordinary ending to the season’s After returning to the summit on the bench for Pep Guardiola and listless surrender at the home first derby game still fresh in the minds on Sunday it was a must-win — for just the second time since of one of their biggest rivals. of those on the blue half of Merseyside. game for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, the turn of the year. As expected “We didn’t shoot,” conceded Liverpool substitute Divock Origi if only to arrest a run of form Ilkay Gundogan slotted in at the Mauricio Pochettino. scored a bizarre winner in the sixth that had produced three wins base of the midfield in place of the Indeed he was right, for the minute of added time when Everton in nine in 2019. absent Fernandinho. first time under his tenure, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford mishandled Liverpool responded in City monopolised the ball in the since December 2013, they failed a sliced Virgil van Dijk shot that had style. “That was no fun at all. first-half, at one point West Ham to register a shot on target in the ballooned high up into the air. It were dog***t...,” mused Ben had seen just 19 per cent of it. But Premier League. Kieran Trippier’s It seemed set to land on top of his Foster afterwards. they managed to create precious mix-up with Hugo Lloris for net, but Pickford pulled the ball back The evening began with some little with it. Guardiola left it 10 Chelsea’s second, after Pedro had down from above his crossbar and alarm as Jurgen Klopp named minutes until after half-time opened the scoring, summed up an spilled it out to Origi. a reshuffled front three for just before sending for reinforcements. evening to forget for Spurs. Everton’s misery was compounded the fourth time in the league this Within four minutes of the arrival The return of Harry Kane has by the sight of Jurgen Klopp racing season. Surprisingly Sadio Mane of Raheem Sterling, and then failed to lift them to new heights on to the pitch to hug goalkeeper began through the middle, with Bernardo Silva, City were ahead and they now have back-to- Alisson Becker, an action which saw Divock Origi — a replacement for through Sergio Aguero’s penalty. back defeats. Kane was off the the Liverpool manager charged with the injured Roberto Firmino — The awarding of the spot- pace and almost lost his rag. He misconduct by the Football Association moving to the left. kick itself was debatable as Silva appeared to try and headbutt Cesar and fined £8,000. “It was our first idea,” said tripped under pressure from Azpilicueta in the first-half and “Of course, yes,” Sigurdsson replied Klopp. “We needed someone Felipe Anderson. Liverpool fans was then booked for a late tangle when asked if Everton would love to who can work in small spaces, may moan it was soft — indeed with David Luiz. check the title hopes of their city rivals. give you something in behind Manuel Pellegrini said that would Tottenham have performed “But it doesn’t matter where they and with pace. Sadio has played be ‘a little generous’ - but there remarkably to make it this deep are in the league. You always want to many positions in his career — was no doubting the injection into the title race. Unless they win these games, especially after the for us too — so we knew he could of directness had West Ham’s can win at both Anfield and the disappointing ending to the game the do it well. And so it proved. The FOR defenders scrambling. Etihad though their race is done. last time we played them.” Senegalese continued his rich run It was far from pretty from Could their top four spot be “To lose a derby game like that, being of form to head the Reds into an TOTTENHAM Guardiola’s side in their first league under threat now too? They host so close to a good point away from early lead and doubled his tally outing since the 6-0 demolition of Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday, home, was very disappointing. These with a sensational back-heeled IT WAS A LIMP Chelsea 17 days ago. But what a where a third successive defeat are the games you are looking forward finish from 12 yards out — a goal time to produce just your second would move the Gunnners just to before the season starts.” more likely to grace a five-a-side AND LISTLESS 1-0 win of the league campaign. a point behind. Sigurdsson was the star of the show Powerleague match than Anfield. SURRENDER Guardiola was left purring after Pochettino did not betray any EVERTON on Tuesday night as Everton returned He now has six goals in his last the final whistle: “It was a very worries: “I am not afraid. I have to winning ways with a comfortable six league games. The returning AT THE HOME hard result, but the performance freedom in my mind. I have the WOULD LOVE 3-0 victory at Cardiff. Trent Alexander-Arnold was was incredible. We defended same feeling as before. If people Everton manager Marco Silva had instrumental, providing both OF ONE perfectly the set pieces into Andy are scared now about the top four, TO CHECK THE come under increasing scrutiny on the goals for Mane and the fourth for Carroll and Michail Antonio. Had that is football. After two defeats, back of three successive defeats, and Virgil van Dijk. OF THEIR we scored one or two in the first maybe we’re not there and not TITLE HOPES five losses in six games in all com- He showcased the wonders of five minutes the game would content, but we need to keep going OF THEIR CITY petitions, but Sigurdsson’s scoring a right-back who can produce BIGGEST have been completely different, and try to be ready for the next instincts released the pressure on a pinpoint delivery, after James RIVALS. but we did very well. The game game. But it’s not a drama.” RIVALS the Portuguese. FOOTBALL 3rd Floor, Lion Place, Waiyaki Way (A104) Nairobi, Kenya SIGURDSSON +254 20 4244000 GUNNING FOR

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FOOTBALL OLIECH OVERLOOKED ONCE AGAIN AS FOCUS SHIFTS TO GHANA TIE DOPING Medical staff told to adopt anti-doping Ghana beware procedures Migne includes foreign-based duo of Sessay, Tangen into Stars’ provisional team BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA / Medical practitioners in the country have been BY MESHACK KISENGE / The for- urged to familiarise themselves with eign-based duo of David Sessay anti-doping procedures to ensure and Christopher Tangen are the they play their rightful role in the fight latest inclusions into Harambee Francis Kahata against doping. Stars’ provisional squad ahead of and Abdalla Speaking during a sensitisation the final Africa Cup of Nations Hassan celebrate session for clinical officers drawn from qualifier match against Ghana on during a past North and South Rift regions, Adak March 22 in Accra. match director in charge of education and The two, who play in England / OLIVER MORGAN research, Agnes Mandu, said the main and Sweden respectively, were aim of the program is to empower the summoned by Sebastien Migne officers to make informed decisions ahead of the return match which while dealing with athletes to avoid pits the two sides who have al- inadvertent doping. ready sealed a place in the finals Mandu revealed that the sensitisa- by virtue of being the top two tion targeting medical practitioners will teams in Pool F. be conducted countrywide to ensure Sessay a defender, who turns all personnel are adequately equipped. for Crawley Town in England, is “Part of the Agency’s broad man- expected to muscle for his de- date is to carry out a co-ordinated but in the star-studded defence nationwide anti-doping education while Tangen,who plays for Swe- campaign. In line with this, we have den-based Oskarshamns, will face for the past two and-a-half years a similar situation in breaking into reinvigorated our information sharing the congested midfield. approach to ensure we take care of The two were joined by Kari- athletes and any other person who obangi Sharks playmaker Duke gets into contact with them. In this Abuya in earning their first senior endeavour, we recognise the invalu- national team call up albeit the able role played by medical person- latter was part of the local 25-man nel,” she added. squad which trained last week Adak’s standards and compliance at the Kenya School of Monetary director, Sarah Shibutse, reiterated Studies in preparation for both the the need for clinical officers to be Afcon and Chan qualifiers. aware of the kind of medication they Similarly, Mathare United wing- dispense to athletes. er Cliff Nyakeya and Vihiga United “In our results management captain Bernard Ochieng were el- process, we have come to real- evated to Migne’s senior team af- ise that sometimes athletes test ter making it to the reserve team positive for prohibited substanc- in the previous qualifying rounds es out of unknowingly ingesting against Ghana and Ethiopia. medication containing the substanc- Migne demonstrated his faith PROVISIONAL SQUAD es,” said Shibutse. with the players, who steered the Goalkeepers: Patrick Matasi (St Georges, Ethiopia), “Therefore, we feel it is extremely country in returning to the conti- Farouk Shikalo (Bandari), John Oyemba (Sharks) important to sensitise this group on nental tournament after 15 years Defenders: Erick Ouma (Vasalund, Sweden), Musa some of the issues around anti-dop- of absence as he retained a large Mohammed (Nkana, Zambia), David Owino (Zesco, ing. Other times we have come across chunk of the players who were part Zambia), Brian Mandela (Maritzburg, S Africa), David athletes who present forged medical of the qualifying journey . Kenya Sessay (Crawley, England), Philemon Otieno (Gor Mahia), documents during their defence in recorded wins against Ghana( 1-0 Benard Ochieng (Vihiga), Joash Onyango (Gor Mahia) court. Most of those documents, we ) and Ethiopia ( 3-0 ) before scoop- Midfielders: Erick Johanna (IF Brommapojkarna, have established, are given by clinical ing a priceless away draw in Addis Sweden), Johanna Omollo (Cercle, Belgium), Ismael officers who may be doing it to assist Ababa to attain unassailable tally. Gonzales (Las Palmas B, Spain), Paul Were (Trikala, the athlete without any knowledge of The Frenchman named eight lo- Greece), Victor Wanyama (Tottenham, England), Francis the repercussions.” cal-based players with Gor Mahia Kahata (Gor Mahia), Christopher Tangen Mbamba producing three; Joash Onyan- (Oskarshamns, Sweden), Dennis Odhiambo (Sofapaka), go, Francis Kahata and Philemon Anthony Akumu (Zesco, Zambia), Forwards: Michael Otieno while Sharks goalkeeper Olunga (Kashiwa Reysol, Japan), Duke Abuya (Kariobangi John Oyemba, who is making a re- Sharks, Kenya), Cliff Nyakeya (Mathare United, Kenya), turn to the team after almost two Masud Juma (Al Nasr, Libya), Reserves: Abdallah Hassan 3515 Edition years joined the three alongside (Bandari), Allan Wanga (HomeBoyz), Nicholas Kipkirui Bandari’s Farouk Shikalo, Nyakeya, (Gor Mahia), Roy Okal (Mathare ), Cliffton Miheso Ochieng (Vihiga) and Sofapaka’s (Olimpico, Portugal utility man Dennis Odhiambo.