Bromandments Thou Shalt

SATURDAY/SUNDAY August 3-4, 2019

No. 137

THE BIGGEST MISTAKE BAKERS MAKE IS MIXING ALL INGREDIENTS AT ONCE PG11

VISIT AT TOURISTIC CAVES IN THE HEART OF NAIVASHA WHERE MAU MAU HID PG12 Bromandments thou shalt not break TK ;,%8Ă7-2-8 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi Public secrets hen we befriend someone, they enter a rarefied Wrealm in our lives, where they share our best and worst secrets. The biggest mark of friendship is how well they keep secrets, even after you have broken up. We all know about girlfriends who are more than happy to tell all and sundry of their friends’ secrets after a tiff. How you handle secrets is not a mark of how weak the person who shared the personal business is, it says more about the character of the person blar- ing out the information to the world. This week has seen Sonko posting his late friend Ken’s secrets on social media, and even, more inappropriately, during the memorial service. I applaud the spirit of the gesture, to speak up for those who cannot, such as an innocent child, but the execu- tion is all flawed. There are better ways, that show respect to both the widow and Ken’s family, that he could have used to share the same. But as we cast stones at Sonko, let’s look inward and realise that some of us are guilty of public betrayals too. I guess you have to choose those whom you share your secrets with more care- fully, or just wrestle and guard *EWLMSR them all alone. For me, I’ll go for Ways you a therapist. At least (s)he is legally can impress bound to keep them and never fellow TK broadcast them at a rally for sen- congregants sationalism or to further political and the first ,ERKSYX agendas. Happy weekend! estate too. Fashion shows, flea markets, TK concerts and more ways to enjoy your +M^QS weekend. It’s an iWorld affair GLEX for tech fan Lucy Mambise. TK

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BY CHEBET KORIR

arly this week, the Kenyan government allegedly deported a Caucasian man who had apparently been masquerading as Jesus in the country. There were also two pastors who had hosted him, convincing Ebelievers that the white man was Jesus ‘Jesus’ Christ, and he had finally come back as he had promised in the Bible. The evangelist, who is known as Michael Jobs, responded to the claims saying the news was fake. Through his social media page he wrote, “Hey guys! Just to let you know there has been responds to many false “fake news” reports here in Kenya about me. I just did nine days of crusades in Ongata Rongai, Kitengela, and Kiserian, where many people were saved and healed.” He went ahead to explain that he dressed up as Jesus during the crusades because they deportation were performing plays focusing on the life of Christ. To prove that his deportation claims were fake, he pointed out that he is still in Kenya preaching in schools. claims

Trending tweet Trending video #RestinpeaceKenOkoth Trending picture Kenyans have been sharing tributes Jamie to the late Kibra Member of Parliament, Willy at it again Ken Okoth, who passed on after battling Foxx joins Willy Paul is not new in colorectal cancer. Politicians, friends ‘Wamlambez’ the controversy world. and family members swamped social So, the Wamlambez In fact, a week cannot media with their tributes and messages of Wamnyonyez song by go without him hitting condolences. Sailors is still making headlines over some of Raila Odinga: I’m deeply saddened by the waves, and now, his unending theatrics. passing of our MP. Hon. Ken battled cancer American actor Jamie This week, he shared with unique bravery while serving his voters Foxx has joined the a picture of his new to the last minutes of his life. May God grant bandwagon. A short release dubbed Lamba peace and strength to his family and may he video clip shared by Nyonyo, and certainly, Rest In Peace. a local designer and his fans we not pleased. Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o: Hon. owner of a fashion The song, whose title Ken Okoth’s battle with cancer has been house, Mama Foli, translates to a vulgar a real encouragement to people living showed Jamie Foxx’s act, had almost 50,000 with cancer. Comrade Ken will be greatly saying, “When I say views in less than 24 missed by his Kibra Constituents, the ODM ‘Wamlambez’, you hours. He has, however, party family and the country at large. My reply ‘Wamnyonyez’”. not come out to explain condolences. He surprisingly much about the song, Hon. Eng. Ahmed Bashane: On behalf of pronounces the words rather concentrating the People of Tarbaj Constituency in Wajir, well, that left many on media tours as he I send my condolences to the family and Kenyans impressed. promotes the song. friends of Kibra MP Hon @okothkenneth. 4 %2.0))Ă7)4-'03:)6)0%8-327,-47 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi

DEBATE IS RIFE WHETHER WHAT GOVERNOR MIKE SONKO DID, REVEALING DETAILS ABOUT THE LATE MP KEN OKOTH’S ALLEGED Mocking a guy’s car is BABY MAMA DURING worse than standing too camaraderie etiquettePl ay HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE, close at the guiding male friendship urinal. IN FRONT OF HIS WIFE, in today’s world has been FAMILY AND THE REST styled the Bro Code. Al- OF THE NATION, WAS A though the concept is Aolder, the term was pop- SIGN OF A GOOD FRIEND ularised in the 2000s by OR NOT. WE LOOKED Barney Stinson, a character from the tele- vision show How I Met Your Mother. Some AT SOME BRO CODE call it ‘bromance’ or ‘brohood’, but in gen- EX-WIVES AND BABY MAMAS ARE eral, the Bro Code is about men having FOREVER OFF LIMITS RULES, AND THE OTHER other Y-chromosomed brethren’s backs. th Who says guys can’t master history? SIDE OF THE COIN TOO It is this brohood that explains how bros They know enough about history to stay – WOMEN, FRIENDS AND get away with trading insults as a form of away from it. History can get sticky and greeting, get along despite all the danger- emotional, and guys know better than to RELATIONSHIPS ous and embarrassing pranks they pull on get involved in all that stuff. They’ll for- each other, and how they still share a beer ever stay away from a friend’s ex-wife or and laugh immediately after a fistfight. baby mama. If it’s dating, they’ll only date a Bros do a lot of things for and with their friend’s ex-girlfriend if she makes the first bros: good, bad, funny, or stupid, but there move and their bro says it’s cool. Other- is a set of rules that dictates where to draw wise...nah, just not worth the drama. the line, in day-to-day interactions and, especially, in matters relationships. THE BRO CODE DOES NOT EXIST The Bro Code does not exist; if any girl FOUR IMPORTANT RULES asks, they will deny, deny, deny. Have you There are four things a guy must at all seen Men In Black? Right. There are some times respect about his bro – his house, his things ladies are not meant to see or know parents, his partner and last but not least, his car. These are off limits for mockery or disrespect between guys. Breaking this is equal to mocking or disrespecting them. After all, a man’s home is his castle. Let’s The meme not even go to the parents. That is a gross world violation of the Bro Code, and a legitimate weighed in on excuse for retribution. As for his ride, cars the matter. are not to be made fun of. Mocking a guy’s car is worse than standing too close at the urinal, which is another rule in the Code.

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By Koi Kimani The flipside Ladies love a good chat. We are emotional beings, that is just who we are. We love talking and being heard. When you’re with your closest girlfriends, you tend to have all kinds of discussions, and we comfort and give each other advice where need be (even when none is needed). Of the many topics we discuss, our men are definitely going to have a slot on there. To start off the conversation, one common remark is ‘…you have been too MIA from the group’ even when you know well that you have only missed one lunch date but for some reason, it’s always a bigger deal if you took a raincheck on them because of your man. We sometimes get too chatty for our own good and this can sometimes end up harming the relationship than anything. Here are a few rules to consider;

Only you two matter Set the rules in your relationship with your partner. Most times we use other people’s moral compasses to govern our lives and end up hurting ourselves because we are trying to please outsiders. Don’t get me wrong, there are certain things that women will effortlessly agree on, but in those aying by instances you are not in agreement, simply do not bother. Stop over-sharing Girls sometimes tend to overinvest in details you share with them, and if those details are about your relationship, best believe they will be well invested, and if you choose to stop sharing, they will start jumping into conclusions and trying to piece up about. That’s why the Men In Black have a of the party, especially a bachelor party. discussed amongst the bros before re- Neuralyzer. They can deny the existence porting back to their respective women. any clues. he rulesA GUY KNOWS NOTHING. ALWAYS …even on social media of aliens on earth. The Bro Code does not This is a natural corollary to the major- exist. We are still working on the Neura- When a bro’s partner asks questions, a ity of these rules. It is important for each Don’t share everything on social lyzer thingy. In the meantime, please stop guy knows nothing. Always. This might guy to get his story straight, so that he can media. If you get into an argument reading. Now! This article does not exist. be why so many women think guys know report what really happened, rather than with your significant other and you GUYS DO NOT DISCUSS WHAT so little. In Broland, it is important to what he remembered happened. No guy are a frequent user of your socials, OTHER GUYS DID AT A PARTY know nothing, otherwise two guys’ sto- wants to tell his girl the wrong truth. it’s not that hard to know you and ries might conflict, then they will both your bae are going through a rough Once again, we have a rule of mutual EVERY GUY HAS ONE SPECIFIC look silly. More importantly, someone patch, simply because the things you self-preservation. You should assume FRIEND HE DUBS HIS WINGMAN might end up in the doghouse, and that post will be out of your norm. It’s even that whatever happened at that party, That goes a long way to explaining why is a dark and scary place. worse when you break up and he lit- no animals were harmed, no villages some guys get more dates than others. erally gets erased off your page, and were burned to the ground, and your man SKETCHY STORIES ARE This one guy is the most trusted of all the cycle repeats itself when you get won’t reveal any of the details. Not even DISCUSSED AMONGST EACH the friends; he knows the rules and how another man. if bribed with carnal sweets. He might re- OTHER BEFORE to play the part. This coveted role is to Don’t allow comparisons veal what he, himself, did at the party, but When two guys’ partners are friends be taken seriously and bro knows it. The Do not compare him to your ex or he will never reveal the nitty gritty details with each other, all sketchy stories are point is to help your friend out while not interfering at all. your dream boy. Your girls know you GUYS MAY FIGHT ABOUT SPORTS best when it comes to the kind of men you’re into, because you spend a lot of AND FOOD, NOT OVER GIRLS time together, and they will definitely Sorry, ladies. If you were hoping they have an opinion on the chubbier, more were arguing about you, they are not. macho and slightly shorter guy you’re They are arguing over whether Arsenal introducing them to. Incase of an ar- or Man U is better. This makes no sense, gument, best believe words such as of course, because all girls are better than ‘but are you sure you are even meant all sports teams. However, guys need to for each other?’ will pop up. Remem- get out their aggression, and a real guy ber why you choose to be with him in doesn’t get out his aggression on a girl! the first place and forget about your He gets it out on the field. And if he is not past and dreamy boys. Live and enjoy on the field, he’ll just have to argue about your current situation. what’s on the field. Sports makes the per- In all, be confident in the man you fect argument because guys can get all chose and the man that chose you, worked up, knowing full well at the end of and have some fun, you deserve it. the day it doesn’t mean a thing. No hard feelings. It was a great argument. -Thetalko, LovePanky 2);7&-8)1%6/8,)(%8) SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi

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t will be all glitz and glamour this weekend at the IBrad’s Fashion Show. Designers from different per- spectives in fashion will be showcasing their wares to pro- mote Kenyan fashion BRAD and what’s innovative about it. Date: August 3 Venue: Michael Jo seph Centre Time: 4pm-10pm Entry: Sh2,000 FASH SHOW 89:-&)*%7,-327,3; A fashion show with a cause, Tuvibe Fashion Show’s aim is to create awareness of domestic violence and femicide that has been on the rise lately. Art is an expressive language and the fashion show is a way to help women who are affected. Date: August 3 Venue: Karen Village Time: 10am-6pm Entry: Sh500 ',%',334)2.92-36',)77 This is an event for competitive kids who know everything about chess. The Chacho Open Junior Chess welcomes anyone under 18 years to battle it out for the title of the chess champion in Kenya. If you have what it takes, see you there! Date: August 3 Time: 8am-5pm Venue: The Hub, Karen Entry: Sh1,000

/,31))(-8-32 K1 Flea Market is all about buying made-in-Kenya and this weekend is no different, except that it is the home edition. There will be different vendors that specialise in home décor, furniture and even home ambience pieces. Date: August 4 Venue: K1 Klub House Time: 10am-6pm Entry: Free 4%-28%2(7-4 1%(%6%/%*)78-:%0 If you are a no fuss kind of person, Paint The lakeside is set to host the Madaraka Festival happening at and Sip is an event that was created to Kisumu Beach Resort this weekend. The line-up this year reflects a help people unwind and tap into their blend of Kenyan and diaspora sounds with artists drawn from across creative juices. This Saturday, you are in- different genres. The acts performing include rapper Khaligraph vited at to paint whatever comes to mind Jones, legendary femcee Nazizi, soulful R&B singer Karun and sing- while sipping away. er-songwriter Bensoul among others. Date: August 3 Date: August 3 Venue: Kenya National Theatre Venue: Kisumu Beach Resort Time: 5:30pm-9pm Time: 10am-10pm Entry: Sh2,500 (includes paint sup- Entry: Sh300 (regular), Sh2000 (VIP) DS plies, glass of wine and bitings) HION 2%-63&-&96+)6*)78-:%0 The burger festival is back this week and you may choose restaurants that participate in the festival to get discounts on any kind of burgers. The discount includes two for the price of one. Might be a good idea for a family lunch this weekend. Date: August 3 Venue: Participating restaurants W Time: 2pm-11pm

.%>>-28,);-0( Captain Terrace will this weekend be cel- ebrating jazz in the wild. There will be perfor- mances by Richiesax and Jazzique band, who have been rising in popularity in the jazz scene lately. It looks to be a relaxing Sunday as you watch the sunset and enjoy music. Date: August 4 Venue: Captain Terrace Time: 1pm-8pm Entry: Sh2,000 *-8%4%033>% *)78-:%0 Fit-a-Palooza Festival invites you to put you health and fitness first this weekend. If the gym is not your style, then try this as you’ll be getting fit in nature with activities such as running in the coffee farm, zumba, yoga and pilates at the park, as well as cycling. There will also be DJ live music to stir up the ambience. Date: August 3 Venue: The Windsor Golf Club Time: 7:30am-1:30pm Entry: Sh1,000 2-+,863:)6 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi

,%44=,396 &=',)&)8/36-64,3837.3,23',-)2+ &=',94%1;-2+- Francis Benja and his team mean business 0SSWIXSRKYIH when they get on stage. HVYROWXEWXI FSYRGIVĂW [VEXL Let us be honest: some of us can be an absolute nui- sance when we have had one too many. From insulting the bouncer for no apparent reason to abusing the poor waiter just because she mistakenly brought warm beer instead of a cold one, dealing with drunkards daily can be a nerve-rack- ing experience. As a barman for the last t was a memorable night for Benga ing Rotich, Musyoka Mutua and Abaki eight years, I know drunks music lovers as maestros Ricky Simba all came together with the help inside out. Sometimes the na Marafiki and Francis Benja of Gregg Tenwa in the creation of the al- things I see can only be de- launched Bengatronics, a new bum. Backed up by a full band created by scribed as insane and out sound of benga beat at Alliance Umoja Studios Amsterdam, they thrilled of this world, and if I had the IFrançaise. Francis is known for enthusiasts on stage during the launch. power, I would do some untold the timeless hit Kenya Nchi Yangu, Speaking to PD Wikendi, Francis Ben- things that would teach these while Ricky na Marafiki is a four-man ja said, “The new sound is fresh, since miscreants some painful les- group consisting of saxophonist Steve it fuses the new and old sound, which sons. Munga, pianist Dr Mike, singer Kelvin gives it life.” He also added that the But, I am as dutiful and use- Gachagua and founder Patrick Nanjero. sound throws more weight behind the ful as it gets. From wiping up The newly launched album is a blend recent Play Kenyan Music campaign, the drunks’ nauseating vom- of different sounds that features both old which artistes have been championing its, to breaking up silly bar Missing and new artistes, while also introducing to demand for greater airplay of their fights ignited by the position Rotich various collaborations to spice up the songs by local media stations and other of the ashtray, to consoling missed no new sound. Benga stars such as Miss- industry players. beat. souls dumped by their loved ones after their wallet runs dry, my job for sure goes beyond serving drinks! Yet, ours is a thankless job. As is expected of drunkards who believe they are the most important people on earth after they have consumed Musyoki countless bottles of the frothy Mutua substance, my service to them also added is not adequate to warrant an some Benga iota of respect. “You foolish, gems. good-for-nothing barman! Get me another Tusker or I will smash your fat nose to pieces,” shouts an intoxicated customer, drawing laughter from chronicles his girlfriend. Like a good employee, I always fetch the required drink without a murmur or a hint of frown, because we are reminded that the guest is always right. While these bad behaviors can be excused at Swallows, especially for guests who are heavy spenders, the same leniency cannot be extended to broke and loose-mouthed drunks. That’s why I was Kenya’s happiest man last weekend when two troublesome regu- lars fond of spending the whole night sipping some You know it’s about to get turnt when Ricky na cheap gin before starting to Marafiki begin their set. harass other patrons were denied access to the bar. They had just been declared perso- na non grata by the management a week earlier, but tried to force entry. You know our heavily built bouncers use brawn more than brain, and that’s why we employed them! The two troublemakers spent the entire evening camped at the en- trance calling people names, There was but the drama was swiftly end- no shortage ed when one drunkard spilled Kare Just can’t of beauties. bottled water on one of the maximised on Vanessa her time at the resist moving bouncers’ face. I do not need to the beat. Georgia and to narrate what followed… show. Sophia Dinda slaying. 9 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 ,30-(%=,928 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi &=.37)4,/%6-9/- 4,3837.37)4,/%6-9/-

Scenic Naivasha.

Breathtaking ridge. ur adventure begins in the heart of the Nyondia community, nine kilometers from the Naivasha/Nakuru- ONairobi highway junction. There exists a private animal sanctuary consisting of a few animals that gather there in the evening after a busy day. The sanctuary hosts Thompson’s gazelles, zebras, wild rabbits, giraffes and wildebeests. Our tour guide for the day, Mr Lawrence, who happens to be the operations manager of Dove Nest Lodge, patiently took us to each of the animals’ habitats, explaining their plans for the park, which the lodge co- owns with the government and the Cave community. “We want to dig a water hole so that the animals don’t have to go very far for water. The sanctuary can also handle more animals and we are in talks with KWS to bring in more,” exploring in he narrated to us. The unnamed sanctuary, while about 35km from Hells Gate, is still considered a part of the Hells Gate animal sanctuary. At its heart is a spot that gives the view of Lake Naivasha Naivasha and its scenic surroundings. After a brief photo shoot, we retired to the lodge at sunset. The following morning started bright and early thanks to the singing from the birds that landed just outside my room’s window. The lodge’s residents on wings indeed staged an amazing performance. After a sumptuous breakfast, we embarked on an excursion at the Maraigushu Waterfall by caves, which are a hidden gem in the caves. Naivasha. working with the community. their conference. I find it peculiar The caves are surrounded by After that amazing adventure, we how people manage to have serious greenery and therefore, not quite head for lunch to Dove Nest Lodge’s discussions in such explorable visible from a distance. This is sister facility, Peppercorn Resort, environments. In true Naivasha probably why the Mau Mau thought before relaxing for the remaining fashion, the weather changes and to use the strategically located caves part of the day and as we await it starts to pour. We finish the heavy as one of their hiding spots. check-out in the evening. On arrival lunch and arm ourselves with hot We brave the journey to enter two of at Peppercorn, we bump into guests cups of chocolate before embarking the most accessible ones. By this time, being transferred to Dove Nest after on the journey back to Nairobi. Isaac, one of the locals who narrates to us how he has lived in one of the caves, joins us. Cave Number Three, as we called it, is intertwined with Cave Number Two, and Cave Number Five is warm and dark. The floor of the caves is wet, mainly because of a river that passes by the ridge, forming a waterfall at the top of the ridges. As we go deeper into the caves, bats reveal themselves and begin flying around once we get close. Blind and oblivious of the direction, it’s bound to get chaotic. After a few minutes, we hunch our backs again and continue with the journey further inside, and come out to Cave Three through Cave Two. Lawrence hands us a form of cane that is sour like lemon, but a much needed refreshment. As we have a minute to take the scenery in, he explains to us that the lodge will The lodge The outside facilitate the branding of the caves swimming pool. bar. and attract more tourists as a way of Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 86-)(2Ă8%78)(2);7&-8)

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all cakes or extended height cakes are a recent trend. They can make the overall design of the cake Ttaller, lean and elegant. Recently, I got an opportunity to work with chefs from Valentine Cake House, who were preparing a 50-tier cake. I was 50 shades of eager to witness the whole process, thinking it was a great challenge to the chefs, but to them, it was just another day at work. They have even sweetness done a 120kg wedding cake before. The process involved 20 people, from baking to decoration. And to ensure the work becomes a little more enjoyable, the chefs prepared 10 different flavours equally. I joined the group that was making vanilla sponge cakes because it has always been a favourite. I learned that there are different types of vanilla cake, such as vanilla cakes with fruits, vegan vanilla cakes, vanilla butter cake and a lot more. The whole process took five days, with the cakes that have a longer shelf life being prepared first. “We started with fruit cakes as they can stay fresh longer. On the last day, we made caramel cakes. In total, we made 50kg of cake,” said Julie Mbalu, who was overseeing the entire process. According to her, they have done this enough times before, though most of those they make are usually of the same flavour. escapes when you put the cake in the It took them several days this time oven, leaving it flat or sunken,” she due to having 10 different flavours, says, adding that if you want to avoid as they had to prepare different the problem, always cream the sugar ingredients. and butter together first, then add the As we were preparing the flour and mix until incorporated. Add ingredients, Julie told us that the eggs and mix one last time until when making a cake, it’s best if all combined. 1KG VANILLA SPONGE CAKE of your ingredients are at room The best part for me was the 50kg cake prepared for the 50th birthday of temperature. However, the biggest decoration stage. Only nine people Valentine Cake House founder. mistake most bakers make, she were involved, and every person had INGREDIENTS adds, is mixing all the ingredients, their role. Some were frosting the cakes, 250g of Prestige margarine not knowing that all of them have others were icing, others preparing 250g of sugar different consistencies and tend to edible decoration and the rest were 375g of all-purpose flour get lumpy when they are mixed at there to ensure decoration had been 8 eggs the same time. done according to the required Vanilla extract standard. “To get rid of the lumps, some Extra margarine people crank their mixer up to full When all was said and done, I decided power, which also ends up filling I’d start practising whatever I learned 1 tablespoon of baking powder the batter with air. All that extra air at home, and I hope I will be able to do it perfectly. WHAT YOU NEED Baking pan 2 bowls

DIRECTIONS 1.Prepare the baking pan by lightly greasing the sides using the extra margarine and set aside. 2.In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl if using an electric mixer), cream together the butter and sugar until creamy and well combined. Nine people were 3.Add eggs, one at a time, beating involved in the well after each addition. decorating part of 4.Add vanilla extract to the the process. mixture. 5.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. 6.Add the flour mixture to the The whole butter mixture. Using a mixer process took (either handheld or stand) beat five days. the ingredients at a low speed until the batter is ready. The batter should be smooth and completely combined, but avoid over-mixing. 7.Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan, and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for about 30- 35 minutes. 8.Allow the cake to cool in the cake pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto cooling rack to cool completely before frosting. 908-1%8)%44)%0 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi

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sesshe days i of looking “humble” for MIDI PANTS If you’re church are like me, you prob- in the past. ably don’t T like wearing Nowadays, dresses and you would rather be in pants. You can churches are more try an official look with decent co- open-minded and lourful midi pants. This makes for an exciting look. You people are a bit freer could also try high-waist trou- to express themselves sers in classic neutrals such through their dressing as white or beige, paired with trendy even in church. Style blouses. and modesty don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Here are some ways you can impress fellow congregants and the first estate too. h in ion

AIRY DRESS This is rather obvious for a church lady; most women wear dresses to church. How- ever, a church dress doesn’t have to be long and bor- ing. Go for an FEMININE SKIRT outstanding A feminine skirt style such as paired with a a statement- chic blouse or patterned one. shirt is a simple way to go about it. Wear with mid-height heels to add elegance. To make your outfit more vibrant, try bright colours and also have a fresh looking hairstyle such as blonde braids.

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What are some of the quali- ties you like about him? I like the fact that he is God- fearing, a go-getter and pas- sionate about life. It’s not easy to bring him down and at one point, I confused it as pride. He has a positive attitude towards life. So how did your go-getter man propose? Was it a surprise? Yes it was. He proposed on my bridal shower day, a week to the wedding. He planned the bridal shower with my friends. He lied to me that we were going to see his ‘sister’ pande za Githurai (around Githurai). On reaching there, I was surprised that my friends were there also, as the bridal shower was also a surprise. I had waited for so long for his proposal, but he had other plans and other ways Where to surprise me. How was your wedding planning? Did you involve your committee or planner? We didn’t use a planner, but we received help from our friends, family members, the pastor and church members. Yes, we had a committee. there’s How did you ensure the committee delivered on pledges and commitment? It’s just God’s favour, I would say. The meetings took place in church and members were committed since day one. We worship in the same church and they have seen us grow to- aBRIDE: ESTHER will…here did your gether, so I guess it was easier. KIMANI love story For pledges, we had no con- begin? trol over it, but we thank God GROOM: JAMES Esther: for those who honoured, be- MAINA AKA MITCH We met in a cause it came in handy. Since Wbutchery. both of us are in ministry, we THE RETOUCHER We were interact a lot with many people DATE: JUNE neighbours; he lived in a chil- in and outside the country, who dren’s home near our home. helped us cater for our simple 22, 2019 (HIS I had gone to buy meat and wedding. One thing we learnt BIRTHDAY) found him there. What a snob I during our wedding prepara- was; he greeted me and I didn’t tion was always put God first in VENUE: respond. His answer to that everything. If it’s possible, have GLORYLAND started the conversation and your friends in the committee long time friendship that lasted to avoid unnecessary drama. EMBASSY to marriage. What were you doing the day MINISTRY HQ, RUAI How did you start dating? before the wedding? Were you He tried to persuade me for a all set? year and a half till I accepted to We were prepared and ev- be his girlfriend, though at first, erything was set for us to say I just accepted because I want- ‘I do’. I was making my nails ed him off my trail, but later on, I while my hubby was having his realised he was my match. hair done. Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019

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;IHHMRK TVEGXMGIW IQFIHHIHMRSYV ĂGSRWXMXYXMSRă Getting married is a community affair in our society, and we all engage when the nuptials are upon us. As a result, regard- less of how informed or exposed we are, some of these practices are always ad- hered to; they may be twisted to suit the part, but should take place nonetheless. Song and dance This goes without saying. I cannot imagine a scenario without music. It is in the constitution; song and dance from older folk, especially women, is compulsory. In ages to come, we can only wonder who will continue this habit of singing around the bride’s ride before she leaves home, before she alights at the venue and when the happy couple makes an entry at the reception. This definitely reads like a business opportunity. It is high time those that know these songs set up entertainment companies that will serenade in such mo- ments, seeing as we are quickly losing the grip on our cultures. Feasting Forget the business of cooking just enough food for an estimated number of guests. Real weddings have food. No one should even think about eating before a wedding. The trend that has guests arriving late at receptions as they had to grab something, just because they know food will be de- pleted, should stop. What’s a real celebra- tion without food? It certainly doesn’t pass as one. Dress code for who? Let the guests pick their own outfits. Isn’t it enough that you chose your gown and suit? Do not micromanage people into dressing up. It is a wedding and not a cos- tume party. You could give hints subtly on the invitation cards; there are people that live for those kinds of things, and some really want to come to your wedding to celebrate with you and hopefully meet people. Do not get carried away by the Western nature that has guests dressed as instructed. This is Kenya; we do not like instruction. Speeches An MC cutting short an uncle from giving his speech on behalf of the family really is disrespectful. Let the men/women speak. This important detail needs not be handled by a best friend who is now your brother or sister by association. It is sacred and should only be done by an elder in the family. Let the Westerners carry on with their best friend-speech tradition. Uncles need SUPPLIERS to speak and even let a grandma speak Photography: Antony Trivet as well, and teach the bride a few kitchen Photography and Warren What was memorable on the apart). So, for us to do it and be from the onset. hacks and anything else she may consider Leon D-day? the first ones in our families to do Advice to those planning a a nugget. Then and only then will the gift Entertainment: DJ Mzito and The whole wedding was just a church wedding was and will wedding? from the families be presented. MC Nebbs what we wanted, but most of all, always be memorable. We set a Trust God. We relied on God Huge bridal parties Cake: Lirryz Cakes taking our vows before God and trend for our siblings and, being a 100 per cent, given our back- Nowadays, we have just a handful when it Décor: Nollan Events men was just wow. a youth leader, other youth. ground. We only had God and comes to bridal parties. This is really un- Security: Unisam Security Our past isn’t something any- My favourite part was when each other. What kept us going becoming. At this rate, we will have just Catering: Nashon Caterers one would want to be part of as he shed some tears as I walked is that we were sure about us and the bride and groom along with their best Rings: Alinoor for both of us, our parents never down the aisle. Everything went the timing too. Just rely on God couple. It is bad enough that page boys and Shoot location: Carlos Auto had successful marriages and as planned, it was just amazing. and He will make everything flower girls are slowly being eroded from Spares, Ruai they also didn’t get married in Looking back, I don’t think we en- work out. Nothing more, noth- the system. No… here in Kenya, we have church (mine passed on a year countered any serious troubles ing less. large bridal parties; the more the merrier. Oh how this is true! &=+6%');%',-6% 13836-2+ SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi

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I have not participated That’s why Rolls Royce, Range Rover in any competition yet, but am and more affordably, a Lexus RX 300, looking forward to feature it in this weigh the same as an apartment build- year’s Concours D’Elegance annual vintage rides event. ing. Even a truck can feel ‘luxurious’. Cars built for agility and speed are Any road trip with it? lighter, but however well you tune the I have taken numerous road suspension, you never achieve ulti- trips with friends. We have a group mate comfort - the cars move around of bikers where we organise trips, too much. Understanding the design and we have frequently gone to direction of a car fundamentally de- Nakuru. The encounter has been a termines the sprung weight. good one, simply because the Nai- There is consensus that relatively robi-Nakuru highway is clear, mak- low unsprung weight is an advantage. ing the fuel consumption lower, Unsprung mass is all that doesn’t rest as compared to when riding along the congested roads in the streets on the suspension. It includes the of Nairobi. brake system (pads, calipers, drums/ discs), hubs, rims and tyres and the The highest speed you’ve suspension itself. Drive shafts, axles reached? and suspension arms may sometimes I reached the highest speedom- be semi-sprung, by being attached to eter mark of 200km/h on one of the Classic street parts of the suspension and the chas- road trips on a clear highway. The sis on different ends. Unlike sprung stability of the ride impressed me. mass, lower unsprung mass can im- prove comfort by allowing the wheels Any modifications? Yes. The remodelling so far in- the frame;scrambler I customised the front it took me a whole four months to DID YOU KNOW? to move faster in and out of potholes cludes a free-flowing air cleaner, for example. This also improves grip part to more of a scrambler. So, I get all the spares it needed. Anoth- The Honda company also manu- fuel filter and Akrapovic exhaust, er challenge is other road users and as the tyres have more contact with simply call it a street scrambler. factures jets. The company pro- which lessens the back-pressure of the adverse conditions of Kenyan duced the first aircraft named Hon- the road surface. the engine. 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After a little probing, and discover the truth about when I suggested the idea to we found that he was not ac- your money. a security guard. Mr Security counting for all his income. He Those unplanned amounts Guard* was a union represen- most likely has a side hustle, can be repurposed and used to tative surrounded by financial like washing cars, that is bring- pay down debt, keep you out experts debating whether he ing in another Sh3 to Sh5,000 of bad debt, or help you grow could survive on minimum per month. towards your goals. wage. After some more question- Mr Security Guard; once you I must admit, the question ing, we found that his wife is know where all your money is haunted me for a while, and I probably bringing in more than coming from and where it is had to do some soul searching Sh15,000 per month only that going then it is time to make a later in the week to see if I had her income is a daily wage decision. Before you pay every- been too harsh or completely rather than a salary. one else, save some and invest out of touch. So rather than starting with a some. After some thought, I am monthly income of Sh15,000, Pay everyone else first and even more convinced that this it is now over Sh30,000 for Mr there usually is not much left. is one of the first steps towards Security Guard’s household. So pay yourself first! Those creating wealth for anyone. Pay As the panel discussion small daily choices add up over yourself first means that you heated up we found that Mr time and the dreams that seem save and invest before you pay Security Guard still finds a few impossible will become reality the bills. hundred shillings every month faster than you think. to bet on football. He had for- Ask anyone about their *Not his real name dreams and ambitions and gotten that he spends a few shillings on services such as you’ll find that paying rent, The writer is Chief Execu- repaying loans and grocery ringtones on his phone every day. tive Officer at Centonomy Ltd. shopping will not be at the top [email protected] of the list. However, we almost He and his wife also face so -28)0;%8', ,S[QMWYWISJWSGMEPQIHME GSYPHVYMR]SYVFYWMRIWW Whether it comes from hackers, dis- gruntled customers, or is simply a backlash against something you post, negative social media content can destroy trust in your brand in a matter of minutes. “Social media is the most immediate threat to your company’s reputation,” says Pete Knott, digital consultant at reputation management consultancy Lansons. “If not taken seriously it can and will di- rectly impact your company financially and culturally.” Fake news remains one of the biggest billion dollars when Tesla boss Elon Musk social media scams,” Kolochenko says. challenges – despite machine learning tweeted that the company was working with “For example, they might set up an ‘Ama- crackdowns by networks such as Facebook can find a way to post fake news on social me- Panasonic on its next electric car. zon India Support’ account on Twitter and and Twitter. dia,” he says. “Imagine if they managed to hack If not properly thought out, your own ask customers who contact them about In May, for example, shares in the UK’s into the BBC accounts and post a story about Iran posts can also cause problems, as US bank missing parcels to pay a customs fee.” Metro Bank plunged 11 per cent before it dropping a nuclear bomb. Chase found out earlier this year when it was And even posts by unknown customers could shake off inaccurate social media ru- “The effects could be devastating - especially if accused of “poor shaming”. It published a can do a lot of damage if other users pick mours that it was facing financial difficulties. other news networks picked up the story.” post suggesting customers with low bank them up. And according to Ilia Kolochenko of Social media posts don’t have to be inaccurate balances save money by avoiding taking “Consumers have recognised that social Geneva-based internet security company to damage your brand, though. Sometimes, the cabs and buying coffees. media is a very fast way to get a response Immuniweb, the consequences could po- truth hurts too. Other threats include fraudsters taking from customer services,” says Claire Twohill, tentially be much worse. In 2016, battery manufacturer Samsung SDI’s your brand name in vain. “Creative crooks social media director at global PR agency “Hackers can cause huge damage if they market value plummeted by more than half a often exploit big companies’ names to run FleishmanHillard. - BBC 22 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 23 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Verstappen not thinking about title ed Bull’s Max Ver- good job here.” stappen has rejected For many, Verstappen has argu- claims he is favourite ably been the driver of the season for Sunday’s Hungar- so far, and he said he was benefit- ian Grand Prix and a ing from the experience of now be- Rpotential title con- ing in his fifth season. tender. “Knowing when to peak and The Dutchman has won two of when not to, when to take a risk the last three races and is 62 points and when not to, all these kinds of behind leader Lewis Hamilton with things help,” he said. 10 races to go. Hamilton said “time would tell” “I don’t think we are favourites whether Verstappen and Red Bull but we will try to do a good job,” would have the consistent pace on Verstappen said. every type of track to challenge. “With Mercedes having had such “He has done a great job and a dominant start to the season, it is they have clearly done a great job really hard to catch them. We are in quite a few races now,” Hamilton going to try but I am not thinking said. about the title.” “In the last one we didn’t do such Verstappen won a chaotic race a great job. It made their job look in Germany last weekend and also even better. They will be quick here in Austria two races before that. He and places like Singapore where missed out on a podium at Silver- they’ll be strong. stone in between Austria and Ger- “They are, in general, catching many only when he was rammed by up. It is great to see them progress- Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, but still ing. We want the competition and finished fifth. we’ll ready for the fight whenever “For them, being more than it comes.” 60 points in the lead is massive,” Hamilton said after the Germany Verstappen said. “They had a bad race that it had been one of his weekend but it can also happen to worst weekends - he crashed after us. leading the first 29 laps of the race “It is still a big gap to close.” and damaged his front wing, then The 21-year-old predicted was given a five-second penalty for Mercedes would be especially incorrectly entering the pits. determined to bounce back at the Late in the race, he had a spin try- Hungaroring after a difficult race ing to make up lost ground and was last Sunday in Germany, where only promoted into the points when Hamilton was ninth and team-mate the two Alfa Romeos were disquali- Valtteri Bottas crashed. fied for a technical infringement. “If you look over the whole sea- “I don’t have any negative feel- son so far, Mercedes has been the ings or carry any weight from that most dominant and especially after weekend,” Hamilton said. “It was last weekend they will come here to just a bad day and a difficult week- try to bounce back from that,” Ver- end. 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6928,639+, (VYKXEMRXIH.EGO 4SGSGOVIXYVRWXS%YWXVEPMEWUYEHJSV%PP&PEGOW HIJMERXEJXIVQIIXMRK Injury-hit former captain the first Bledisloe Cup Test in David Pocock was on Friday Perth on August 10. ERXMHSTMRKGLMIJW included in the Wallabies Scrumhalf Nick Phipps, Drug-tainted Australian swimmer Shayna squad to face the All Blacks back-rower Jack Dempsey Jackmet with anti-doping chiefs Friday after next week in a major boost for and wing Jack Maddocks were testing positive to a banned substance and Jack has denied knowingly taking the Australia as the Rugby World notable omissions, with teen- defiantly vowed: “I won’t stop until I clear drug and met with officials from the Austra- Cup looms. ager Jordan Petaia a surprise my name.” lian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) The acclaimed flanker inclusion. The 20-year-old, part of Australia’s in Brisbane for a briefing on the test results. struggled with a calf injury all The exciting 19-year-old 4x100m freestyle team that set a world re- “I am not going to stop until I prove my season, restricting him to just outside back was due to make cord last year, is facing a lengthy ban after innocence, and I am going to fight to get 138 minutes for the Brumb- his Test debut against Italy last Ligandrol, which helps build muscle mass, myself back in the pool because that’s my ies in Super Rugby and ruling year but withdrew after suffer- was detected in an out of competition test in dream and I’m never going to let that go,” him out of the first two Rugby ing a foot injury in training. late June. she told reporters afterwards. Championship games. He missed most of the Super It proved hugely embarrassing for Austra- Asked where she thought the substance Pocock also suffered neck Rugby season, and Wallabies lian swimming, with the result emerging just came from and how it got in her system, she and concussion problems, but coach Michael Cheika said he days after Olympic champion Mack Horton’s replied: “It’s still an ongoing investigation so has recovered sufficiently to was happy to see him in con- high-profile protest against Chinese rival we can’t clear that one up at the moment. make the 36-man squad for tention once again.- AFP Sun Yang over alleged testing violations at - AFP the world championships in South Korea. 25 Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 '6-'/)8 7M\XMQIGLEQTMSR3KMIV[MPPUYMX[SVPHVEPP]WIVMIWMR Six-time champion Sebastien Ogier said six rounds left in 2019, including this week- turer seeking its first ever win in the country. Thursday that he will quit the world rally end’s event in Finland. But Ogier forecast “a very intense battle”, championship at the end of the 2020 sea- Ogier, who has said he wants to spend promising “I’m going to give everything I’ve son, but insisted he won’t be slowing down. more time with his family while also becom- got”. The 35-year-old French driver had only ing an ambassador for the new Formula “There are still 20 rallies left for me to race penned a one-year deal with Citroen for the Extreme-E series, made his world rally debut if you are counting down,” Ogier told the current campaign and had hinted that he in 2009. Rally of Finland website. was closing in on a farewell. He has six world titles - four with Volkswa- “But it’s not as if I have it in my mind that I “There are still 20 rallies left for me to race gen (2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) and two at am going to drive more slowly.” if you are counting down,” Ogier told the M-Sport Ford (2017 and 2018). Ogier and M-Sport won the 2017 WRC Rally of Finland website. In Thursday’s opening special stage over titles as effective privateers, and appeared “But it’s not as if I have it in my mind that I 2.31 km, Ogier finished fourth behind Bel- set for more substantial Ford support this am going to drive more slowly.” gian Thierry Neuville in a Hyundai and the season. Ogier is currently in second place in this Toyotas of Tanak and Kris Meeke. But the fact that “Ford has not kept pace Sebastien Ogier said Thursday that he will quit the year’s championship, four points behind “I want to win in Finland for Hyundai,” said with our needs” left Ogier frustrated and world rally championship at the end of the 2020. leader, Estonia’s Ott Tanak in a Toyota with Neuville with the South Korean car manufac- caused his exit. – AFP PHOTO: AFP

ers and it was no surprise when, on 10, 24'%8 he edged a good length ball from James MRZMXIIRHW Burns and Pattinson low to Smith at second slip, with England then 22-1 in the eighth over. 7YRHE] 7ULEXWH The Nairobi Provincial Cricket As- Burns was then hit a glancing blow on his sociation (NPCA) Invitational T20 Root lead in batting helmet by a Pat Cummins bouncer. Cricket tournament that has been As play continued, the crowd’s attention on for the past six weeks ends this was distracted by a plane flying over Edg- weekend. baston trailing the message ‘Arise Sir Ben Semi Finals will precede the finale Stokes Barmy Army’ -- a tribute to the Eng- Saturday in juicy encounters across Ashes opener land all-rounder from a supporters group. all the divisions. Root had returned to number three from However all eyes will be on the ory Burns and England captain Joe the former captain’s first Test innings since four in a bid to lead from the front with Super Division contests at Nairobi Root kept Australia at bay on the he completed a 12-month ban for his role in the bat. But he was almost bowled leav- Gymkhana and Jamhuri Grounds second day of the first Ashes Test at a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. ing off-spinner Nathan Lyon’s first ball, a which will play host to the two pen- Edgbaston on Friday. Australia were in dire straits at 122-8 but sharply turning delivery that just missed ultimate stage matches. their last two wickets more than doubled the stumps. At Forest Road, bigwigs and fa- R At lunch, England were 71-1 in their their total, with number 10 Peter Siddle Root, England’s best batsman, had an vourites Kanbis A will be hosting first innings -- a deficit of 213 runs. making 44, the second highest score of the even bigger slice of luck on nine when he tournament surprise package Sir Ali Burns was 41 not out and Root unbeaten on 11. innings, as he put on 88 with Smith. was given out caught behind off Pattinson Muslim Club. England still had plenty of work to do to get only for his review to reveal the ball had hit The former who boast 16 domes- back on level terms but a session where they *RRGOHQJWKEDOO the off stump without dislodging a bail. tic titles will rely on the firepower of lost just one wicket in opener Jason Roy repre- It was not long before Smith was centre- The patient Burns was content to bide his players like Dhiren Gondaria, Rakep sented a vast improvement on their first-innings stage again. time and pick off anything loose, such as Patel and Nelson Odhiambo to con- 85 all out in a Test win over Ireland at Lord’s last Roy made a blistering 85 in eventual cham- an over-pitched ball from Cummins that he tinue with their impressive streak in week. pions England’s World Cup semi-final win on-drove for four. this Championship. England were 10-0, with left-hander Burns four over Australia at Edgbaston last month. Australia hold the Ashes but they have Kanbis Sports Club has lost once not out and Surrey team-mate Roy six not out, But in just his second Test, he never looked not won a Test series away to England in 18 and currently sits second in stand- when play resumed Friday in slightly overcast comfortable against Australia’s fast bowl- years. – AFP ings behind Swamibapa. conditions. Swami on their part has a date That left them 274 runs behind Australia’s first- with another fast-improved side in innings 284 built on a brilliant 144 from Steve the frame of Ruaraka Sports Club. Smith, ignoring the jeers of a raucous crowd, in On paper the former Champions look the best bet but third placed Ruaraka are fearless and have caused big upsets on the way. The winners of both ties will square out in the finals match at Sikh Union Grounds. The season proper is still unclear but the 10 teams that took part have certainly had solid preparations with this tournament. With the recent player movement, clubs like Nairobi Kongonis and Sir Ali Muslim have stepped up. Meanwhile in the Division One Championship, Shree Cutchi Leva meets GI Unicorns at Eastleigh Grounds today afternoon while the England’s captain Joe Root other semi pits Kanbis B on against plays a shot on the second Nairobi Gymkhana at Park Road. day of the first Ashes cricket – BARRY SILAH Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England. PHOTO: AFP

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1IIXJIQEPIVIJWIX Leopards SJJMGMEXI0MZIVTSSP mourn 'LIPWIEMR7YTIV'YT Trailblazing female referee Stephanie Frappart quit playing football aged 18 after falling in love with the laws of the game. The Frenchwoman, who took charge of the 2019 Women’s demise of World Cup final, is regarded as the best female official on the planet. And, now, the pioneer will be the first woman to referee a UEFA men’s Super Cup final when Chelsea and Liverpool super fan clash in Istanbul on August 14. It will be just reward for the 35-year-old, who picked up the whistle full-time in 2001 to pursue her dream of becoming a ‘Bishop’ referee. Frappart told L’Express: “I played football at home in the Val he AFC Leopards fraternity is in mourning follow- d’Oise, then around 13 years old ing the death of die-hard supporter Joram ‘Bishop’ became interested in the laws of Akonje. the game. I quickly started refer- Bishop, who was a common face during AFC eeing games and around 18 years Leopards’ games over the years was found dead in old I had to choose between football and refereeing.” Vihiga County. T In April, Frappart became the He would easily spotted in his blue and white first female referee to take charge ‘Bishops’ regalia, a headgear and a bible, which he carried of a Ligue 1 match when she offici- with him in to Leopards games. According to his family, the ated a game between Amiens and deceased left his house in Mathare, Nairobi for his rural home in Strasbourg. Bunyore after which he was to return to the city. Frappart followed in the foot- He was, however, found dead on Wednesday morning at steps of Germany’s Bibiana Stein- Kima market in Vihiga under unclear circumstances. Police haus, who was the first female are said to have launched a probe into the death. Meanwhile, referee in the Bundesliga in 2017. fans, led by former Leopards captain Duncan Otieno have since taken to social media to pay tributes to Akonje. 7XVIEOIV;SPERWOMPSSOW (NSOSZMGJEQMP]WSEOYTWYRMR1EVFIPPE WXYRRMRKEWWLIQSHIPW Novak Djokovic continues to toast his thrilling Wimbledon victory by soaking up the sun in Marbella with loved ones. The 32-year-old Serb claimed his fifth Wimbledon title, and his 16th Grand Slam overall, recently following a five-set epic duel against fellow great Roger Federer. And Djokovic is now making the most of a brief break from his arduous regime by unwinding in sunny Marbella with his family. Djokovic was pictured enjoying a day at the beach on Monday afternoon with wife Jelena, and their two kids, Tara and Stefan, as well as some close friends. The current world No 1 was also pictured enjoying a spot of kayaking and yoga as he looks to keep in shape be- Champions League streaker Kinsey Wolanski’s stock continues fore returning to the thick of to grow as she took part in a steamy modelling shoot. things on tour. The American stunner became an overnight star when she leapt Djokovic recently withdrew onto the pitch during Liverpool’s triumph against Tottenham in from the Rogers Cup, which Madrid. begins on August 2 as he She wore a skimpy swimsuit promoting her boyfriend Vitaly looks to give his body longer Zdorovetskiy’s porn site. to recover. And now the 22-year-old has stunned once again in a shoot for Pretty Little Thing. The former Maxim model was pictured on a beach in a skimpy black bikini, before leaving little to the imagination in a barely- 'SPSKRIĂWKSEXQEWGSXXSVIXMVIEJXIV]IEVW there low-cut top. In another she is sat in a car in a Cologne’s popular club mascot, a 12-year-old goat, is stepping purple dress, her blond locks throwing down after an 11-year reign due to health reasons. freely. Hennes, an ever-present at the team’s games who had overseen Wolanski made a name for herself two relegations, two promotions and a first European campaign when she sprinted across the pitch in 25 years, has age-related osteoarthritis and will see out his re- during the Champion League final at maining days at the local zoo. Wanda Metropolitano on June 1. “We do not want our club mascot ever having to stand in pain in Liverpool and Tottenham play- the stadium,” Cologne managing director Alexander Wehrle told ers were left stunned by her cameo, the club website. although she later claimed to have He added: “After promotion and the upcoming new season, it is received flirty messages from Reds now the perfect conclusion and time for Hennes VIII to enjoy his stars. retirement.” The American also said she had Hennes is to be given an official farewell at Cologne’s season no regrets over her stunt, which is opener on August 11, when his successor will be presented in front believed to have been worth up to £3 of thousands of fans. million in publicity. Hennes could have continued attending games as club mascot, And Wolanski, who was was locked but his condition limits his movement and it was decided that he for five hours in a Spanish jail cell for had already done enough for the club. her Madrid coup, insisted streaking would help her retire by 30. 27 Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 7',3307 ,SWXW/MWYQY(E]FYXXSJNSOIWEXLSQIKVSYRHJPST

Kisumu Day are at the centre Kisumu were branded names, of ridicule and jokes after failing from Appeals FC, Jury FC, Ma- to impress in this year’s Kenya hakama FC and Team Board- Secondary Schools Sports Asso- room, insinuating that Kisumu ciation (KSSSA) Term Two Games Day did not qualify deservedly at home. but rather used the region’s jury ‘KD’ as they are fondly referred committee’s decisions to qualify. to, were accused of forcing “We will support Day when themselves to the national cham- they rightfully qualify by win- pionship through boardroom ning on the pitch,” Baba Precious appeals at the expense of ‘better voiced his anger. and deserving’ teams from the Booker responded: “Don’t Matiliku Boys volleyball players (in red) play against region. football fraternity. Despite insist- The accusers rejoiced when KD support Day and Day don’t need Lang’ata at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports ing, he was only doing justice to were humiliated subsequently Association (KSSSA) Term Two Games at Kisumu Kisumu successfully appealed your support. Your school has Polytechnic Friday. PHOTO: DANIEL OGENDO against Gesero Boys of Kisii and the sport by eradicating the vice and exited the championship at students, train them and bring Barding Boys who had beaten of fielding ineligible players and the group stage after losing their your team. Don’t support others, 1SKSRKE2]EOEGL them during the semi-final and according deserving ones the two opening matches, going support yours first,” final of the Nyanza Region games opportunity to participate. down 2-0 to Dagoretti High and Hon. Bwondari remarked: “You I]IJMVWX/777%XMXPIW at Kisumu Boys to win the ticket However, things turned awry Ebwali. were given a chance to show Nyanza Region’s boys’ volleyball champions to the nationals. as social media went ablaze Even though they recovered the country that you are the best Mogonga PAG seek to make history by winning The move by Booker Odhiam- with football fans attending to beat Mbooni 2-0 in their final coach but we have confirmed their-first ever national volleyball title when they bo, Kisumu Day coach did not go the games, directed torrents of Pool B match, many believe their that KD can only win in the office, take on Lelmokwo in Saturday’s finals. down well with a faction of the abuse at them. pool was relatively easy. not in the field.” - GIBO ZACHARY As the 2019 KSSSA Term Two Games ends at Kisumu National Polytechnic Saturday, Mogon- ga who are also the host region’s representative, /777% 2%8-32%08)61 want to do the damage against Lelmokwo in what ',%14-327,-4 is a rematch of the group stage encounters and 7)1-76)7908740%=)( retain the cup in Nyanza. %8/-7919430=8)',2-' Mogonga beat Western Region’s Namwela SOCCER UNDER 20 BOYS Boys in 3-1 straight sets while newcomers Lelmo- Dagoretti 3-1 Olbolsat kowo from Rift Valley surprised many by beating St. Anthony 0(6)-0(5) Ebwali Nairobi region’s Lang’ata Boys in 3-0 straight sets PLAYOFF in an entertaining other semifinal encounter to Olbolsat vs Ebwali seal their places in the finals. FINAL St. Anthony vs Dagoretti To make it to the finals, Mogonga were forced to rally from a 25-22 first set trailing to win their remaining three sets, taking the second set 25-20, third set 25-10 and fourth set 25-20 to confirm their place in the finals for the first time. In netball, defending champions Kaya Tiwi and last year’s losing finalists Nyakach Girls set up a rematch of last year’s netball finals at Kisumu Na- tional Polytechnic to lift the trophy. Ephy Awour and Jane Kariri were outstanding, leading Nyakach to a 39-17 route of Karuri Girls. In the other semi-final played concurrently, Mary Walubengo’s Bukokholo Girls gave defending champions a tough match, Kaya banked on their experience to win the encounter 37-28. Kaya under the tutelage of coach Jane Nyaga took the first quarter 8-7, second quarter 13-4, before impressive Bukokholo taking the third quarter 12-9 before Kaya fighting hard to win the last quarter 7-5 with Monica Oguda with a high 32 points to win. – GIBO ZACHARY

Derick Omondi of Dagoretti School St Anthony’s, Dagoretti challenges Alex Omondi of ;M]IXE7IVERM Kisumu Day at the Kenya Secondary lock horns in decider Schools Sports MR'STEJMREPW Association Term Two Wiyeta and Njabini will play in the 2019 Soccer ormer champions St Dagoretti, playing last year’s losing fighting Olbolsat’s reach in the 76th Games at Moi U16 COPA Coca-Cola girls’ final while Serani take Anthony Boy’s Kitale and finalist Olbolsat from Central Region minute, a scoreline that Dagoretti Stadium. Dagoretti on Koyonzo in the boys’ encounter. Dagoretti High hope to in the first semi-final were quick off the guarded jealously and bravely to the won 2-0. PHOTOS: Wiyeta who lost to Nangili in the finals last write names in the history blocks with the first goal only three win the encounter 3-1 and qualify for DANIEL OGENDO year, are desperate to correct their mistakes books of the Kenya Sec- minutes into the match. Paul Odhi- the finals for the first time. and win this year’s trophy and book a ticket to Fondary Schools Sports ambo with the opener after beautiful In the second semi-final at the same represent the country in the EA regional finals. Association (KSSSA)’s interplay. venue, two hours later saw Ebwali Wiyeta edged out hosts Kobala Girls 1-0 in a in boys’ U20 winner’s roll when they Olbolsat made it to the finals for the stun many by their bravely as they closely contested semi-final with their red-hot meet in Saturday’s final. second year running, reacted almost matched the 2012 champions St An- striker and captain Jamila Amilda on target. St Anthony who won last the immediately to draw level in the sev- thony in the entire ninety (90) minutes In the boys’ category, Mohamed Sufii scored championship in the 2012 edition, are enth minute courtesy of Rashid Adam. to force the match to post match in the 13th minute to see Serani Boys beat Nai- desperate to end the long wait for the Derrick Omondi put Dagoretti back penalties, but gallantly went down robi’s Dagoretti High 1-0 in the semis to qualify. title, while Dagoretti High, in their de- in front with a second goal in the 21st fighting 6-5. Serani will meet Koyonzo in Saturday’s final. but season, have overachieved in the minute. The scores remained the In the girls’ category, high scor- Koyonzo knocked out Boystown in post- competition but coach John Makokha same at break. ing Itigo Girls will lock horns with match penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation feels they still have enough gas and After the break, the opening 30 hosts Nyakach Girls in the finals. time. Ismail Abdulahi gave Boystown the lead in will to go all the way. minutes of the second half were en- Itigo thrashed Njabini 4-0 in the first the 35th minute but Arnold Bukasa equalised for The Nairobi side is looking to defy tertaining with Olbolsat taking the semifinal as Nyakach defeated last Koyonzo in the 70 minutes to send the match all odds to lift the trophy in their first game to Dagoretti in search of an year’s finalist Archbishop Njenga from into penalty shutouts. appearance at the national stage. equaliser but the Nairobi side, tacti- Central, 2-0. The Western region side converted three pen- “Making it to the final, the aim is ob- cally kept them at bay, using wings to Archbishop Njenga and Njambini alties against Boystown, who scored one to drop viously one, to win the title and that’s close-up the match. This game plan will fight for the third place playoff in to the playoff against Dagoretti High. what we are looking forward to do,” worked well for Dagoretti as Simon the girls under-20 early kickoff. - GIBO ZACHARY said coach Makokha. Omondi put the match beyond hard — GIBO ZACHARY in Kisumu 28 69+&= Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019

PHOTO: ALEX NJUE 4SPMGIPIEHLYRX JSV/,9TSMRXW Four men’s Premier League matches have been lined up this weekend in the penultimate weekend before the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) take a month-long break to mark the conclusion of the first leg fixtures. Former champions Kenya Police will be out hunt- ing for maximum points when they play Sailors at the City Park Stadium on Saturday. Patrick Mugambi’s law enforcers on 14 points can move to within a point off leaders Butali Sugar Warriors who will not be in action this weekend. Kenya Simbas celebrate a past try by Samson Butali on 18 points take on Parklands in their final Onsomu during a past match. INSET: Kenya Simbas first league match next weekend. captain Davis Chenge dives under the H for a try Police who managed a 1-0 win over Strathmore against Tunisia at the RFUEA Grounds last month. University two weeks ago have only tested de- Simba back Kenya won the AFrican cup penultimate fixture feat once 2-1 in the hands of Butali in April. Next 67-0. PHOTOS: ALEX NJUE weekend they play Wazalendo is what looks like a mouthwatering encounter. “We intend to go all out and attack. We cannot afford to stay back and wait. The boys know they have to work hard enough for all the points on of- for Victoria fer,” said Mugambi. In other matches third placed Wazalendo who settled for a 1-1 draw with Parklands when they take on United States International University - Af- rica (USIU-Africa). Sixth placed USIU-A who suffered a 3-0 at the mercy of Strathmore University’s Cup action Gladiators last weekend, they will be hoping to ictoria Cup will contin- was in 2015, a 28-20 loss that bounce back and add their point tally. ue at Hartfield Rugby the Simbas avenged with On Sunday Parklands will play Sailors in the Grounds in Bulawayo, a 61-15 win at the Police early kickoff before a match pitting Greensharks Zimbabwe witness Grounds in Zimbabwe and Sikh Union brings the weekend action to a an epic tie breaker before switching venue halt. In the women’s premier league, record cham- Vfeaturing defending to Hartsfield after 13 pions Telkom have a chance to return to the top of champions and hosts years where Kenya the log from their two league fixtures lined up for Zimbabwe Sables clash Kenya Simbas Simbas nonetheless at 4pm local time, winner set to take still emerged 41-22 Saturday and Sunday. – AMOS ABUGA standings command. winners. Zimbabwe is yet to taste defeat if Zimbabwe not settle for a stalemate this week- squad that beat end with both teams having two wins, Uganda 26-31 both registered over Uganda and in Kampala .YHSOEWMRXIRWMJ] Zambia. last weekend has been XVEMRMRKELIEHSJ%%+ Simbas head coach anticipates a boosted by Judokas representing Kenya to the 2019 All physical encounter by the hosting three changes Africa Games are planning to use the continental Sables but holds faith in his charges while Kenya event to qualify for the Tokyo, Japan 2020 Olym- to strike win on away but familiar will be without grounds. sidelined fullback pics. “Zimbabwe clash will be real test for Isaac Njoroge who featured in the 43- Led by East and Central Africa champion John- us in the competition but we should 23 win over Zambia. son Kirimi, the team will be out to haunt for medals come out as the victors if we focus Kenya has so far played three match- during the August 19-31 continental Games to be and work according to plan,” said es, winning recent two and lost opener :-'836-%'946)79087 held in Rabat, Morocco. Simbas coach Paul Odera after nailing to Uganda while Zimbabwe has won Kenya 13-16 Uganda Most of the judokas were in Team Kenya that Zambia 43-23 in Kitwe, Zambia last two in a row. Zimbabwe 39-10 Zambia represented the country during the 2018 World weekend. Simbas must inflict defeat on the de- Uganda 5-16 Kenya Judo Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan. Simbas return to Bulawayo still has fending champions today to gain com- “The event in Azerbaijan was crucial, as it was them as the favourites despite Zimba- mand of the four-team competition. Uganda 26-31 Zimbabwe bwe going for title defence at home. Simbas squad to play Zimbabwe has Zambia 23-43 Kenya used by the international body as qualification Simbas and Sables have met twenty fewer experienced players retained platform for its judokas for next year’s Games,” times, Sables with the majority of 12 from the past two seasons while the said Karimi. wins but Simbas hold a three-match Sables has retained some of their key 6)')281))8-2+7&)8;))2 Karimi says it is important that the country in-a-row winning streak, including a players. /)2=%%2(>-1&%&;) invests in other sports, if the over reliance of ath- 41-21 win at the same venue in 2017. Among Simba players with expe- 2018: Kenya 45-36 Zimbabwe letics to win medals at the major events can be Last season the Sables almost rience playing against Zimbabwe 2017: Zimbabwe 22-41 Kenya achieved. changed script but two late tries by include Curtis Lilako, Peter Kilonzo, 2016: Zimbabwe 15-61 Kenya “As a team we will do our best to ensure we Simbas back rower Dalmus Chituyi at Jacob OjSimbas last season man of the bring medals home from the All Africa Games and the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi saw Ke- match between Simbas and Sables; 2015: Kenya 20-28 Zimbabwe by extension, the Olympics,” he added. nya emerge 45-36 winners of the 2018 Samson Onsomu. 2014: Zimbabwe 22-10 Kenya Africa gold cup fixture. From Bulawayo, Simbas will take Victoria cup fixtures Some players in the team include Evans Omon- Simbas won the recent meeting by three weeks break and resurface at Zimbabwe v Kenya -August 3 di, Kimberly Okwisa (Kajiado Club), Peterson six tries; four conversions and a pen- RFUEA Grounds on August 24 against Uganda v Zambia -August 10 Gathiru and Lydia Wangui (Ronga Club), Mathew alty try while the Sables managed five Zambia and host the defending Kenya v Zambia -August 24 Mutinda and Alice Lokale (KDF), Isaac Muyale and tries and three conversions. champs Zimbabwe on September 21 Kenya v Zimbabwe -Sep 21 Diana Kana (Prisons). Meanwhile Kenya Judo Asso- The last time Zimbabwe beat Kenya where the champs will be crowned. ciation (KJA) president Shadrack Maluki says plans – ALEX NJUE are underway for diversification of the game to all the counties. – AMOS ABUGA 29 Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 *338&%00 SPORTS BRIEFS Maguire set for United move Community Shield to air on all ‘I love him’ -Mbappe urges ace after clubs agree record fee DStv packages, GOtv Max & Plus LONDON: Harry Maguire is set to become the world’s most expensive NAIROBI: Manchester City and Liverpool will for the first time this season go Neymar to stay with him at PSG defender after Manchester United agreed to pay Leicester City £80 mil- head-to-head in the Community Shield on Sunday at 4pm. The Community SHENZHEN: French World Cup-winner Kylian Mbappe urged troubled Bra- lion (Sh10 billion) according to media reports on Friday. The 26-year-old Shield sees the revival of the rivalry between the top two teams in England, zilian Neymar to stay at Paris Saint-Germain on Friday as he apologised for central defender, coveted by United since he starred as England reached and perhaps all of Europe. While the Citizens dominated domestically by sparking speculation about his own future at the club. Mbappe, speaking the World Cup semi-finals, is to undergo a medical at United over the winning a treble of Premier League, League Cup and FA Cup, the Reds before the Champions Trophy against Rennes in Shenzhen, China, said Ney- weekend, according to Sky Sports and the BBC. Maguire’s fee out-strips picked up the biggest prize of all by claiming the UEFA Champions League. mar was a key player for the French league-winners who are desperate for Dutch international Matthijs de Ligt who in July moved to Juventus from This year’s Community Shield game will be screened live on all DStv pack- success in Europe next season. “Everyone loves him and I love him so much,” Ajax for a combined fee of 75 million euros (S9 billion) plus 10.5 million ages as well as GOtv Max & Plus packages courtesy of MultiChoice Kenya. Mbappe said of Neymar, who has been linked with a return to his former euros of add-ons. De Ligt’s compatriot Virgil van Dijk cost Liverpool £75 “True to our promise to enrich the lives of our customers, we felt it im- club Barcelona. million when he moved from Southampton in January 2018. Maguire portant to kick off this new football season with a wider broadcast of the “I don’t want him to leave the team, obviously. I want him to stay. When you becomes United’s third summer signing following full-back Aaron Wan- anticipated clash and make it inclusive for all our valued customers,” says think about his situation and then he plays very well and he co-operates with Bissaka and Daniel James, who arrived from Crystal Palace and Swansea Eric Odipo, Managing Director, MultiChoice Kenya. In terms of off-season the team you can see what he means to us.” The 20-year-old Mbappe, who respectively. Maguire made 69 Premier League appearances for Leicester business, City have been the busier of the pair. Manager Pep Guardiola has smashed 33 goals for PSG last season, also doused any lingering concerns after joining from Hull City in 2017 and signed a new five-year contract brought in Angelino from PSV Eindhoven and midfielder Rodri from Atletico over his own plans after he talked about playing “elsewhere” at the French with the Foxes last September. United’s transfer business is unlikely to Madrid, the latter a key acquisition and seen as the long-term successor to league awards ceremony in May. “I think it wasn’t the right place (to say stop there with a potential swap deal involving Argentinian striker Paulo Fernandinho in the middle of the park. Liverpool have been very quiet on that),” he told reporters in southern Chinese city. “I’d like to say sorry to the Dybala joining them from Juventus and Belgian international Romelu the transfer market with their only acquisition being teenage defender Sepp players who were there, because I spoiled the party.” -AFP Lukaku moving to the Italian champions. -AFP van den Berg, a star for the future. – RODGERS NDEGWA /MRKWXSR.YE/EPM Tricky NSL JEGISJJMR/SXL &MVSJMREPGSRXIWX Koth Biro surprise package Alin Jua Kali from Zi- openers for wani Estate and fancied Kingston from neighbouring Shauri Moyo are set to get the ball rolling in the final of the off-season tournament at Umeme ground in Ziwani, Nairobi from 3pm Saturday. A sell-out crowd is expected at the ground, which is relegated adjacent to the popular eatery of Kariokor, with both teams chasing the Sh300,000 cash prize. The runners-up in will receive Sh100,000, third placed Sh75,000 while the fourth-placed team earn sides Sh50,000. Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, the city’s Senator Johnson Sakaja, Women Representative Esther Pas- elegated sides Mt Kenya saris and Makadara MP George Aladwa are among United and Vihiga leaders expected to grace the final. United with En-route to the final, Kingston edged out crowd begin favourites Umeme Bees 1-0 while Jua Kali secured their a similar win over Makongeni Sports Association quest (MASA). an The third place play-off match took place on Friday immediate return with yet another outfit from Ziwani, Umeme Bees, col- Rto the SportPesa liding with MASA. Premier League Event Chief Executive Officer Robert Ocholla says with away and home whoever triumphs between Kingston and Jua Kali will matches against Bidco United and Migori Youth clash with the winner of the biggest off-season tour- respectively. nament in Tanzania, dubbed Ndondo Cup. With the 2019/20 National Super League (NSL) Uruguay and Temeke are the finalists in the Tanza- season beginning on September 1, Mt Kenya, who nian version of Koth Biro and whoever wins will take were relegated after numerous cash-related prob- on their Kenyan counterparts on August 11 at a yet to lems that saw them give away two walkovers, will be identified venue. take on Anthony Akhulia’s Bidco United who are “We have been in negotiations with the organisers keen for a promotion push after a mid-table finish of Ndondo Cup as well as potential partners and we last campaign. have made huge strides. Several officials from Tanza- For Vihiga, the endless cash woes that led to nia will be jetting into the country on Thursday while many go-slows over unpaid salaries and allow- we (Koth Biro officials) will head to Tanzania on Sun- ances, will have to be dealt with before they think day (August 4) to finalise on the preparations. We will of a title challenge even though they start as fa- make an official announcement soon,” said Ochola vourites against a Migori Youth side that struggled early this week. to avoid relegation from the NSL last season. He added: “There have been a lot of surprises as Another interesting match will involve former Pumwani United, one of the strongest teams, were premiership sides Nairobi City Stars and Shabana eliminated at the preliminaries while new teams like at Hope Centre. Ping FC and Ruaraka have been strong. Jua Kali lost City Stars, under new management, will hope their first match but have grown in strength.” to right the wrongs of the last three seasons where –CHARLES THUKU they have struggled to make an impact. “We have done our preparations well. The boys look ready and in shape and hopefully, the season will bring Barrack Odhiambo of Ushuru FC (left) vies for the ball good tidings,” said City Stars CEO Patrick Korir. with Michael Otieno of Shabana FC in a past NSL match. 27034)2-2+6392(*-<896)7 Nairobi Stima, who missed out on promotion Ushuru will face St Joseph’s while Shabana face Nairobi City September 1, 2019 (All matches 3pm) after losing the two-leg playoff to Posta Rangers, Stars on the opening day of the 2019/20 season. PHOTO: are the other team hoping for a good run that will RODGERS NDEGWA Ushuru vs St Joseph’s Youth (Ruaraka) culminate with a ticket to the top flight. Kenya Police vs APS Bomet (Karuturi) Leonard Odipo is the man in the Stima hot seat Kenyatta had been the longest serving Modern Coast vs Admin Police (Serani) after replacing George Owoko, who quit in a huff, coach in all divisions of local football, hav- Eldoret vs Nairobi Stima (Eldoret) after missing out on promotion. Given the power ing taken care of the taxmen for close to Muranga Seal vs Kibera B.Stars (Thika) men’s little patience when results are not impres- nine years but after coming close to pro- sive, Odipo will have to hit the ground running with motion and missing out when it mattered Coast Stima vs Fortune Sacco (Mbaraki) Eldoret Youth the opponent on the opening day. most in the last three seasons, his employ- City Stars vs Shabana (Hope Centre) Another man who will be hoping to impress ers decided to look elsewhere. Bidco United vs Mt Kenya (Thika) his new employers is Ushuru FC coach James Ushuru’s first match will be against St Jo- FC Talanta vs Vihiga Bullets (Toyoyo) Omondi who took over from recently-sacked Ken seph’s Youth at Ruaraka grounds. Vihiga United vs Migori Youth (Mumias) Kenyatta. —BARRY SILAH 30 )40 SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 Wik ndi 7M\X]WIZIRKEQIWMR HE]W#0MZIVTSSP LYRXWIZIRXVSTLMIW If Liverpool fans thought last sea- there’ because all the games are so Who is son was special, 2019-20 could take exciting, close and competitive.” things to a whole new level. They could already have won two Their Champions League success trophies, beating their 2018-19 haul, and second-placed finish in the Pre- by the time they play their second mier League in 2018-19 means they Premier League game of the season. will take part in seven different com- The Reds open the campaign with Arsenal’s petitions over the next 10 months, a Community Shield game against the Community Shield, Uefa Super Manchester City at Wembley on Sun- ? Cup, Club World Cup, Champions day August 4. League, Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. %XV\'HFHPEHU Has anyone ever done that before? After their league opener at home new signing And how realistic is it that Liverpool to Norwich on Friday August 9, they could win all seven? play Europa League winners Chelsea None has ever won all seven. The in an all-English Uefa Super Cup in best haul was Manchester United’s Istanbul on Wednesday August 14. four of Premier League, League Cup, If the Reds go all the way in the Nicolas Pepe Community Shield and Club World Champions League they will be back Cup in 2008-09. United won two in in Istanbul for the final 290 days later 1999-2000, the Premier League and on 30 May 2020. The city’s Olympic Intercontinental Cup. Stadium has wonderful memories If Liverpool go all the way in each for Reds fans, who saw their team competition, they are likely to play beat AC Milan in the final of the same 67 games across exactly 300 days, competition at that venue in 2005. an average of a game every 4.5 Before that, Liverpool face a very icolas Pepe has taken days. They will play a minimum of 50 busy December. The festive period is a winding road to matches if they get knocked out of hectic at the best of times, but Liver- the top, but Arsenal’s every cup immediately. pool will play at least eight games in club-record signing 29 days over Christmas including a is unlikely to be fazed 0DLQIRFXV 7,000-mile round trip to Qatar. Nby his new-found Their total could reach 71 if they In the Club World Cup, being held fame and fortune. finish third in their Champions in the Gulf state from 11 to 21 Decem- Pepe became Africa’s most expen- League group, to go into the Europa ber, Liverpool will go in at the semi- sive footballer on Thursday after the League last 32, and need FA Cup re- final stage on 18 December, with the Ivory Coast winger completed his plays in the third and fourth rounds. 2019 South American champions in blockbuster move from French club That is on top of their seven pre- the other last-four tie. Lille for a reported £72 million (Sh8.9 season friendlies in England, the Jurgen Klopp’s team will have have billion). United States, Scotland and Switzer- at least one Premier League fixture Securing the flamboyant 24-year- land. moved as a result, their game against old is an impressive coup for Arsenal “It would be great if we could use West Ham is scheduled to be on the given Paris Saint-Germain, Manches- the whole squad throughout the same day as the final and third-place ter United and Napoli were reportedly whole season,” said Klopp. “That play-off. interested in his signature. would make life easier. The number If the West Ham game is shifted Pepe’s record switch to the Premier of games sounds big. We have big forwards or backwards by a few League comes after a breakthrough targets. We will never try to avoid days, the Reds will play six Premier season with Lille that saw him named football games. We are happy to League games in December, and in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year. have as much as possible, as it again on 1 January. The Carabao Cup He was behind only PSG’s Kylian means you have had a successful quarter-finals are scheduled for the Mbappe in the Ligue 1 scoring charts season.” week beginning December 16 too. as Lille finished second to qualify for “The league, as always, will be our Odds are not currently available the Champions League. main focus because we play most of on the Club World Cup. But a £1 ac- And Lille manager Christophe Gal- Ivorian forward our games there. There are no games cumulator on Liverpool to win the tier has no doubts Pepe will prove a star forwards. big hit at Arsenal as the north London Nicolas Pepe where we can say ‘let’s send the kids other six would earn £6,790. –BBC who has joined club try to return to the Champions /HWKDOZHDSRQ Arsenal in a League themselves. Arriving at one of the Premier club-record “He amazes me, he amazes us,” Gal- League’s top clubs must seem like deal. INSET: tier said in February, “He’s certain to a dream come true for France-born Pepe during his become a world-class player because Pepe after his long journey to the big unveiling on he knows how to do everything.” time. Thursday. PHOTO: Pepe was one of only two players Growing up in Mantes-la-Jolie, ARSENAL with 20-plus goals and 10-plus assists outside of Paris, Pepe had a humble in the top five European Leagues last childhood, with his father working as season, alongside Barcelona’s Lionel a prison guard while his mother was a Messi. housekeeper. While Ligue 1 lacks the quality and While at amateur club Solitaires depth of the Premier League, Pepe’s Paris-Est, Pepe even played in goal presence should add firepower to an for a whole season as the club did not Arsenal attack that saw Pierre-Emerick have anyone else to fill the role. Aubameyang and Alexandre Laca- His father moved his family 200 /)=(%8)7*360-:)64330 zette score 50 goals between them in miles (322 kilometres) south to August 4: Community Shield vs Man City all competitions last season. Poitiers when Pepe was 14, starting August 9: EPL opening day vs Norwich Pepe was at his best playing on the his son’s progress through the lower August 14: UEFA Super Cup vs Chelsea right side of the Lille attack, cutting leagues. September: Carabao Cup starts back onto his stronger left foot, and Pepe first made his mark with then September: Champions League starts Arsenal manager Unai Emery, who fifth-tier Poitiers before a move to December: Club World Cup often played a 3-5-2 formation last Angers. January: FA Cup starts season, might have to change to a His stock continued to rise during 4-3-3 system to accomodate his three a loan spell at Orleans, where he won 31 Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019 )40

SPORTS BRIEFS Baxter quits as South Africa coach after poor show at Africa Cup of Nations JOHANNESBURG: England-born Stuart Baxter quit Friday as South Africa coach after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) campaign in Egypt during June and July. “I feel that I cannot continue to work with the required professionalism and pas- sion as I have done,” the 65-year-old told a press conference at a Johannesburg sports club. Baxter was widely unpopular with the South African public, while the media welcomed his decision to leave a job reportedly worth 490,000 rand (Sh3.3 million) a month. Reacting recently to constant criticism, Baxter said there were “54 million national coaches in South Africa”, a reference to the 58.7 million population of the country. Although Bafana Bafana (The Boys) stunned Cup of Nations hosts Egypt ? in the round of 16, they made a timid exit against Nigeria in the quarter-finals. They had been even more unimpressive at the group stage, losing to the Ivory Coast and Morocco and struggling to overcome minnows Namibia. -AFP

Bayern renew battle with Dortmund amid Sane chase as season kicks off

BERLIN: Bayern Munich resume their power struggle with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday for the German Super Cup with the Bavarians chasing Manchester 8,)834*-:)%*6-'%2 City star Leroy Sane to reinforce their squad. The blockbuster Bundesliga curtain- 86%27*)67 raiser in Dortmund once more pits Germany’s top clubs together after Bayern -Nicolas Pepe (Ivory Coast) held off a spirited Dortmund challenge to land a seventh straight league title on the final day of last season. “This is the first title that is important to us,” said £72 million (Sh8.9 billion), Lille to Arsenal, Bayern star Thomas Mueller a fortnight before the new Bundesliga season starts. July 2019 “The game has a certain explosiveness. We want to show that we are ready, we’ll -Cedric Bakambu (DRC) put our all into it,” he added. As defender Niklas Suele put it, Bayern “want to £65.4 million (Sh8 billion), Villarreal to Bei- give a sign” they remain the team to beat in Germany. Dortmund have recruited jing Guoan, February 2018 hard, signing wingers Thorgan Hazard and Julian Brandt, the latter currently -Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) sidelined by injury and luring Mats Hummels back from Bayern to beef up the £60 million (Sh7.4 billion), Leicester to Man defence. -AFP City, January 2018 -Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon) Brazil captain Alves heads home to Sao £56 million (Sh6.9 billion), Dortmund to Paulo after stellar stints in Europe Arsenal, January 2018 -Naby Keita (Guinea) BRASILIA: After 17 years £52.75 (S6.5 billion), Leipzig to Liverpool, playing for the top clubs in July 2018 Europe, Brazil captain Dani Alves has decided to return promotion from the third tier, before home, signing a three-year goals and 11 assists, winning Lille’s deal with Sao Paulo. A free Lille snapped him up two years ago player of the season award before agent after his contract on the advice of then boss Marcelo playing for Ivory Coast at the Africa with French champions Bielsa. Cup of Nations. Paris Saint-Germain ex- Bielsa played him as a central striker Renowned for posting eye-catch- pired in June, Alves explained his decision on a Twitter video posted on the club with little success, but after Galtier ing social media photos featuring website. “I could have picked any team to play for but I chose to return to Brazil, took over last year, Pepe started to himself and his friends and family in to my country, my people, to the club that I love,” said the 36-year-old who has thrive on the flanks and helped save extravagant clothes and poses, Pepe been in Europe since he signed for Sevilla in 2002. The right back went on to play the club from relegation in 2017/18. has shown an inclination to flaunt his for Barcelona, Juventus and PSG, collecting nine national league titles along the Pepe’s blistering pace became a le- personality. way, six in Spain, one in Italy and two in France. He has collected 40 trophies in all thal weapon and his skill earned com- Now Arsenal’s new prize posses- with club and country including three Champions League titles with Barcelona parisons to Belgian star Eden Hazard, sion has the chance to shine in the and two UEFA Cups with Sevilla. He has also won two Copa Americas with Brazil, who also made his name at Lille. spotlight at the Emirates Stadium. most recently in July. -AFP He finished last season with 22 —AFP 1IIXXLIQERXVERWJSVQMRK%VWIREP[MXLFVMPPMERXXVERWJIVHIEPW Raul Sanllehi (pictured) is the dancing billion), £1 million (Sh124 million) under shrewd deal. So is this the beginning of a mastermind transforming Arsenal with a budget, Sanllehi, 50, has seen four players new era for Arsenal? Never really seen as string of brilliant deals, including Nicolas come in. big spenders, the Gunners for years were Pepe and Dani Ceballos. Not only that, they’re either first-team left frustrated as Arsene Wenger failed to The Gunners’ head of football, who was starters now or genuinely exciting pros- bring in expensive names. spotted dancing in the background of Wil- pects for the future. All the while, rivals were spending close liam Saliba’s unveiling video, has had a su- to £100 million (Sh12 billion) on a single perb summer thus far. 1HZHUD player in order to help their Premier League As well as landing Pepe for £72 million Pepe’s arrival from Lille, with the Gunners title chances. (Sh8.9 billion) and paying just £20 million owing a further £52 million (Sh6.4 billion) But Sanllehi, formerly of Barcelona, is (Sh2.5 billion) up front and Saliba for an ini- over five years, has seen 81 per cent of foot- managing to spend little and gain a lot. tial £3 million (Sh373 million), he’s brought ball fans believe Arsenal now have a better For his next trick, the notoriously ruthless in Ceballos on loan and is close to signing front-three than Liverpool. operator is hoping to bring in £25 million- top target Kieran Tierney. Ceballos is almost certain to slot into Unai rated Tierney after a series of bids were With Arsenal operating with a £45 mil- Emery’s midfield three this season, with £6 rejected by Celtic. lion (Sh5.6 billion) budget this window, a million (Sh747 milliom) winger Gabriel Mar- Knowing he has just £1m to play with, drop in the ocean for the rest of the Premier tinelli adding some much-needed width. Sanllehi is looking to offload flop Shkodran League’s Big Six, little was expected from Saliba will spend the season on loan at Mustafi for close to £30 million (Sh3.7 bil- the club. At least, little decent. old club St Etienne, but for just a £3 million lion) with Ligue 1 strugglers Monaco inter- Instead, for just £44 million (ShSh5.48 outlay now, on the surface it seems like a ested. -THE SUN Wik ndi SAT-SUN August 3-4, 2019

Kenya’s Duke Abuya (centre) vies for the ball with an unidentified Tanzania player as team-mate Joash Onyango (right) looks on during last weekend’s CHAN qualifier in Dar es Salaam. PHOTO: DAVID NDOLO

tions loss in June. weekend. Harambee Stars is boosted by Having kept Kenya at bay in KENYA VS TZ RECENT RESULTS Do-or-die the return of Philemon Otieno at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania will be July 2019: Tanzania 0-0 Kenya -CHAN right-back, having missed the a happy lot should they score in June 2019: Kenya 3-2 Tanzania -Afcon first leg due to suspension. Mi- Nairobi. Any scoring draw will Kenya 1-0 Tanzania -Cecafa gne deployed Bernard Ochieng, work for Taifa Stars as thy will Dec 2017: a natural centre-half, in that progress on the away goals rule. May 2016: Kenya 1-1 Tanzania -Friendly position and it worked out well Migne is also keen to avoid the Dec 2013: Tanzania 0-1 Kenya -Cecafa for Kenya, as Harambee Stars kept a clean spot kicks lottery and wants his Tanzania 1-0 Kenya -Friendly sheet. charges to score and win the tie. Nov 2010: With Kariobangi Sharks custo- August 2010: Tanzania 1-1 Kenya -Friendly dian John Oyemba manning the *RRGFKDQFH posts, Ulinzi Stars’ James Saru- “We are focused on making it ni will keep bidding his time for to CHAN finals and you see we the likes of Enosh Ochieng and Tanzania national team debut but Otieno did well away from home not Pistone Mutamba ahead of him. enya has another Africa’s second tier continental is expected to slot in right back losing the game and not con- Muguna, who alongside Oy- chance to stamp its competition reserved only for into the defence with Ochieng ceding. That means we have a emba and Onyango were the football supremacy players picked from home-based moving to the centre alongside good chance of progressing but standout performers in Dar, over neighbour- teams. Gor Mahia’s Joash Onyango. we must be smart and work hard expressed confidence in the ing Tanzania when Kenya went to Tanzania for at the same time. Tanzania are team to bundle out Tanzania and home-based Ha- the first leg last weekend and $ZD\JRDOV very dangerous and we wll try to qualify for a second successive K Not many changes are envis- be cautious even as we look for international tournament. rambee players take registered a scoreless draw in on Taifa Stars at Kasarani on the sweltering heat of Dar es aged with Kenneth Muguna and goals,” the Frenchman said. “We can do it and we believe in Sunday evening. Salaam. Sebastien Migne’s boys skipper Dennis Odhiambo get- To sort Kenya’s shyness in ourselves. Having gauged their At stake in the delicately-bal- have a home advantage on Sun- ting the nod in central midfield. front of goal, Migne called up strength last weekend, I believe anced tie is a step closer to the day but must be at their very best Migne could however, tinker free-scoring Tusker FC forward we will finish the job in Nairobi. Champions of African Nations to eliminate a really talented with his forward line as his priori- Boniface Muchiri and Western It is my wish that fans come to (CHAN) finals, a tournament Ke- Tanzanian troupe who still hope ty sharply changes from keeping Stima striker Kelvin Omondi. Kasarani in large numbers to nya has tried but failed to qualify to upset Kenya and avenge their a cleansheet on the road to going Muchiri can get into the team support the team,” said Muguna. for since its inception. CHAN is humiliating Africa Cup of Na- into the score sheet at home this straight away but Omondi has -JAMES MAGAYI

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