Robert (Bob) William Subaru Impreza vs Legacy Collymore Looking at how Subaru Impreza vs He was a Guyanan - born Legacy have been fl ourishing and British based in Kenya he making a diff erence in the mar- was the C.E.O of Safaricom. ket, you would know which one to choose 1958 - 1/7/2019 Page 2 Page 12 The Where Investors Get Returns MT. KENYA TIMES July 1-15, 2019 No. 00044 www.mtkenyatimes.co.ke KSh50|00 (TSh1,400|00 USh2,250|00 RFr750|00 )

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By: Meshack Masibo gelique Kidjo passed on. The background to [email protected] In the jungle when male lions this is that when male lions Chinese “We Africans have to take over a new territory, they begin to reach sexual maturity traders selling What is the Africa Cup of Nations? be able to deal with our almost always kill the prides’ around age 2, the older males bales of clothes problems. Help from cubs, since they are not bio- within the pride kick them Back Page. It’s been some time at Gikomba since Kenya achieved glory at outside is alright, but we logically related and do not out to fend for themselves market in this tournament but we are hope- have to learn to be responsible want to spend energy ensuring and make a “name” for them- Nairobi for our own attitudes.” - An- that other lions’ genes will be ful going forward STORY ON PAGE 6 2 | NATIONAL NEWS July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times Politics>> * “If you have the right vision, and you take the right steps, then success is inevitable,” ~ Bob Collymore

The Fallen Hero - Safaricom CEO• July 1994 Bob – July 1995: Collymore Handset Management Roles at British Tele- By: Dan In May this year, Safaricom Board Peace. Strategy Manager, Cellnet com [email protected] granted him a 1-year extension in NASA leader Raila Odinga Wrote: • January 1978 – July 1994: Various office and he said he would spend My condolences go out to the The Country woke up to shocking the time helping the company diver- friends and family of Mr Bob Colly- news of demise of Bob Collymore sify revenue streams from e com- more as well as the entire Safaricom on 1st July 2019 after a long battle merce and digifarm fraternity. Bob served our country with cancer. He was a Guyanan- Leaders from across the nation led with dedication and sustained us born British based in Kenya until by President Uhuru have sent their as a communication hub in Africa. his demise he had been the C.E.O. condolences. May his soul rest in eternal peace. of Safaricom. Collymore took over President Uhuru Kenyatta led Ken- Bob Collymore was raised by his the helm of Safaricom in 2010 from yans in mourning demised Safar- grandparents in Guyana for 12 Michael Joseph who currently sits icom CEO Bob Collymore. In his years and when he was 16 his moth- in the company’s board as a chair- condolences through the Statehouse er, who had moved to the UK, took man as well as non-executive di- official twitter handle the president him to join her in London. rector the board of national carrier wrote “It is with deep sadness that Kenya Airways. I have this morning received news Some of Bob Collymore notable On May 8 this year, Collymore was of the death of Safaricom CEO Bob achievements are: appointed as a Board member for Collymore after years of battling September 2010 - July 2019 CEO the National Cancer Institute. cancer. As a country, we’ve lost Safaricom According to Nicholas Ng’ang’a, a distinguished corporate leader • February 2009 – September 2010: Chairman of Safaricom, Collymore whose contribution to our national Chief Officer Corporate Affairs, Vo- had been undergoing treatment in wellbeing will be missed” ~ H.E. dacom different hospitals and most recently Uhuru Kenyatta. • September 2006 – February 2009: Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. The Deputy President too sent his Governance Director, Africa, Voda- Collymore leaves behind his wife, condolence he wrote; Bob Colly- fone Wambui Kamiru, whom he married more was a distinguished corporate • July 2000 – April 2003: Global in 2016 and four children. titan, whose shrewd leadership at Handset Purchasing Director, Voda- Bob Collymore was diagonized the helm of Safaricom was com- fone Group with Acute Myeloid Leukemia can- mendable. He steered the company • December 1998 – July 2000: cer, which is a type of cancer that to new heights and contributed im- Handset Purchasing Director, Voda- starts in the blood-forming cells of mensely to the evolution of Kenya’s fone UK the bone marrow. corporate scene. Collymore was ex- • July 1994 – December 1998: Pur- In he took a nine-month medical emplary, brilliant and courageous; chasing Director of Dixons Stores leave in late 2017 to undergo can- especially in the manner he battled Group cer treatment in England then came cancer. Condolences to his fami- • 1994 – 1998: Purchasing Director, back last year. ly, colleagues and friends. Rest in Dixons Group PLC July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 3 | NATIONAL NEWS Economic Bloc >> * Listed as immediate priorities were the identification of development partners

by establishing a regional economic riding concept of the SEKEB bloc, the meeting were Kiraitu Murungi bloc in order to propel their devel- that has remained moribund since (Meru), Francis Kimemia (Nyan- opment agendas. Leaders intimated March 2016, is intended to pool Data from the darua), Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Saving our planet, lifting hope that their decision will help and leverage on regional resources, inaugural Gross County Nakuru’s Lee Kinyanjui, Muthomi people out of poverty, advanc- drive their individual and collective county synergies and economies of Product (GCP) 2019 report by Njuki (TharakaNithi) and Mr Mu- growth plans. Adoption of the Lake scale in order to spur trade and in- riithi. ing economic growth... these the Kenya National Bureau of are one and the same fight. We Region Economic Bloc (LREB) vestment in the region. They agreed Mr. Kimemia is said to have taken Bill also makes it possible for the that the three counties shared equal Statistics (KNBS) shows that over as chairman of the bloc during must connect the dots between the Central Kenya Economic climate change, water scarcity, county assemblies to pass budgets and similar challenges and, there- the meeting. The six governors are associated with the bloc and enable fore a common financial institution Bloc cumulatively contribut- understood to have discussed the energy shortages, global health, parties to fulfill their financial com- was appropriate for the semi-arid ed 26.2% to Kenya’s GDP in bloc’s blueprint, which focuses on food security and women’s em- mitments towards unity. region to salvage the residents by 2017. economic transformation through powerment. Solutions to one In a clear quest for expertise former offering cheap credit. Each of the 10 counties con- agriculture and agri-business, in- problem must be solutions for Kenya Commercial Bank chief ex- Speaking at the inaugural Lake tributed towards Kenya’s dustrialisation, healthcare, tourism, all.” - Ban Ki-moon, Former ecutive officer Martin Oduor-Otie- Region Economic Bloc (LREB) GDP in 2017 as follows: water and resource management, United Nations Secretary Gen- no was appointed as the chief con- investment conference on Mon- Kiambu (5.5%), Kirinyaga infrastructure and ICT. One of the eral sultant of the project. Options that day, the president noted that coun- proposals floated was the estab- were considered at the summit lev- ty blocs are emerging as one of the (1.4%), Laikipia (1.0%), Nyeri lishment of a team of eminent local el include the setting up of a new key pillars for alternative dispute (2.2%), Embu (1.4%), Nyan- leaders to give direction. By: Danson banking institution, acquisition of resolution, national harmony and darua (2.6%), Meru (2.9%), Similar to the National Econom- an existing facility or buying of economic growth, so they must be Murang’a (2.3%), Thara- ic and Social Council (NESC), the [email protected] shares in an existing money lending supported. “It is for this reason that kaNithi (0.8%) and Nakuru think tank is being pushed mostly organization. Other projects to be I direct the Cabinet Secretary for (6.1%). by Meru County, which has a sim- Late last year President Uhuru Ken- implemented by the bloc include the Devolution and Arid and Semi-Arid ilar organ called the Meru Econom- yatta directed the Devolution min- upgrade of airstrips in all counties, Lands to spearhead and fast-track ing that the region contributes im- ic and Social Council comprising istry to finalize a policy on the for- construction of Lake Victoria ring policy development to guide the mensely to the national GDP. Data 70 elite members from the region. mation of regional blocs. This was road and establishment of a fruit formation, operation and funding of from the inaugural Gross County The proposal appeared to be one of a clear endorsement of the different processing plant. the county regional blocs,” he said. Product (GCP) 2019 report by the the unresolved issues of Monday’s initiatives by different counties to Another bloc was created when The 47 counties have created blocs Kenya National Bureau of Statis- meeting. The agenda was dubbed form regional economic blocs in or- Charity Ngilu (Kitui), Alfred Mutua such as the LREB, North Rift Eco- tics (KNBS) shows that the Central “the presentation of a Cekeb con- der to spur economic growth within (Machakos) and Kivutha Kibwana nomic Bloc, the Frontier Counties Kenya Economic Bloc cumulatively cept paper, identification of values, their regions. The blocs which have (Makueni) said they were grouping Development Council, the South contributed 26.2% to Kenya’s GDP objectives and priorities for the bloc arisen after the introduction of devo- under the South Eastern Kenya Eco- East Kenya Economic Bloc, the Ju- in 2017. Each of the 10 counties and establishment of a secretariat lution through the 2010 constitution nomic bloc (SEKEB) to broaden, muiya ya Kaunti za Pwani and the contributed towards Kenya’s GDP and delivery structure as some of have been numerous and ambitious deepen and accelerate socio-eco- Mt Kenya and Aberdare Economic in 2017 as follows: Kiambu (5.5%), the priority areas. Others were de- despite being faced by numerous nomic development, employment Bloc. Kirinyaga (1.4%), Laikipia (1.0%), velopment of a strategic plan, iden- hurdles at every turn. and wealth creation for the people in However, it is interesting to note that Nyeri (2.2%), Embu (1.4%), Nyan- tification of immediate priorities In March last year, Counties in the region and the country. Speaking the Mt Kenyan regional bloc has darua (2.6%), Meru (2.9%), Mu- and harmonization of taxes.” western Kenya set the ball rolling in Kitui, the governors said the over- been the slowest to catch pace see- rang’a (2.3%), TharakaNithi (0.8%) Listed as immediate priorities were and Nakuru (6.1%). the identification of development In September last year ten governors partners to offer immediate financ- from Mt Kenya region met with the ing and how to leverage with Presi- intention to revive a plan to form an dent Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big Four de- economic bloc. The Sh100 billion velopment agenda comprising food plan brings together Embu, Kiam- security, affordable housing, manu- bu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Mu- facturing and universal healthcare. rang’a, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Nyeri The governors proposed a meeting and Tharaka Nithi counties. The with President Uhuru as well as bloc was first proposed three years Cabinet and principal secretaries to ago, when then Laikipia governor share the Cekeb brief. The county Joshua Irungu hosted a meeting at- chiefs were also keen to listen to tended by the other county leaders. presentations on a revenue-sharing The meeting resulted in the forma- formula, the 2019 census and elec- tion of the Mt Kenya and Aberdares toral boundaries review. Counties Economic Bloc. Before If the meeting was to materialize his death, Nyeri Governor Wahome the governors could ride on pres- Gakuru, Governor Ferdinand Waiti- ident Uhuru’s big 4 agenda to get tu (Kiambu) and former Nairobi finances to develop the Mt Kenya Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe Region by improving healthcare, were hosted by Laikipia’s Ndiritu enhancing manufacturing, creating Muriithi in Nanyuki. This meeting housing for the homeless and ensur- resulted in a pledge to contribute ing that Central Kenya’s food basket Sh100 million to start a Sh25 bil- remains constantly replenished. It is lion project to revive the Nairo- an opportune time to do this since bi-Nanyuki railway. the president is desirous to fight off Later a section of governors from the perception that he has neglected the region met at Panafric Hotel people from Central Kenya when it in Nairobi top on the agenda being comes to development matters. the economic bloc, which has been renamed Central Kenya Economic Bloc (Cekeb). Those who attended 4 | NATIONAL NEWS July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times

Entrepreneurship >> * being an entrepreneur is probably one of the toughest things you’re ever going to do especially as a female businessperson Are Women Forced to Adopt Masculine Traits to Succeed in Business? sary. The inability to show strength lenge the status quo that only males and power can place one in a bad are good programmers or data ana- position during negotiations and lysts. when making diffi cult decisions. Fortunately, researchers have con- Being overly emotional, and basing tinued to shed light about the use- major decisions on such impulses, fulness of feminine traits in busi- can make it easy for workers to take ness operations. In this regard, Janet advantage of one’s weaknesses and Crawford indicates that feminine fail to perform as expected. traits qualities “may be crucial to Due to the prevailing stereotypes, navigating 21st Century business women empowerment eff orts have challenges.”Feminine traits have been focusing on motivating wom- been attributed to building strong en to engage in activities that have innovation ecosystems, which im- historically been considered mas- proves collaborative sharing, high culine. Feminists urge women to levels of connectivity and eff ective embody characteristics that one communication. Female entrepre- could attribute to men such as “ag- neurs have to understand how to gression, boldness, forthrightness, balance their feminine and mascu- risk-taking.”Conforming to the line traits to succeed in business. workplace environment requires fe- Unlike men, they have an advan- male leaders to adopt diff erent lead- tage of capitalising on both traits ership styles and personality types. and using this advantage to achieve In the area of innovation, women their goals. Whereas female entre- have been side-lined, and mascu- preneurs indeed have to adopt mas- line traits are worshipped. Typically, culine traits to succeed, they should Sharon, a budding entrepreneur and model (Photo: SeanMuigai Photography) Summary billion shilling company. Accord- when one thinks about program- also note that they are in a unique ming and software engineering, position to apply the best strategies • For women to be successful, declares Marguerite Rigoglioso, they ing to this entrepreneur, she did not want to be a “woman” who started images of male geeks tinkering in a from both worlds. must “present themselves as self-confi dent and dominant while garage or work- tempering these qualities with displays of communal character- a successful beer company and lat- er, closed it down. To succeed, she shop are istics. had to battle numerous court cases • Silvya Kamau declared that “being an entrepreneur is probably and underhand tactics, which were one of the toughest things you’re ever going to do especially as a being used by men to crash her female businessperson.” thriving corporation. In short, she • Tabitha Karanja, a renowned female entrepreneur, is vocal succeeded by using masculine traits about her challenges as she struggled to launch the fi rst Kenyan to overcome setbacks and make a owned beer factory. name for herself in this sector. • Janet Crawford indicates that feminine traits qualities “may be A sincere discussion with any fe- crucial to navigating 21st Century business challenges.”Feminine male entrepreneur will clear up traits have been attributed to building strong innovation eco- doubts that one may have on this topic. The business world is not for systems, which improves collaborative sharing, high levels of the fainthearted, and the soft and connectivity and eff ective communication. polite female entrepreneur might preva- By: Boniface Kimwere site sex. Surprisingly, the traits were fi nd herself at a disadvantage. To [email protected] embedded on humans, by their Af- excel, most women have to be tough lent. Success in rican ancestors, as they lived in the and fi ght their battles wisely while the technology sector requires com- In the past week, I have made it my Savannahs. This affi rms Wroble “is licking their wounds, when neces- mitment and willingness to chal- business to study how female entre- a problem that will be with us for preneurs, notwithstanding the male quite some time to come.” dominance in the sector, have been A while ago, when evaluating the able to start and run their business- challenges faced by female entre- es successfully. Interestingly, when preneurs in Kenya, Silvya Kamau one considers their stories, it ap- declared that “being an entrepre- pears that they had to adopt mascu- neur is probably one of the tough- line traits to thrive in their selected est things you’re ever going to do industries. especially as a female businessper- For women to be successful, declares son.”Social expectations are high Marguerite Rigoglioso, they must and often, “women may feel the “present themselves as self-confi - need to espouse a stereotypically dent and dominant while tempering “male” attitude towards business: these qualities with displays of com- aggression, harshness, and competi- munal characteristics.”Furthermore, tiveness.”Kamau intimates that suc- Rigoglioso suggests that some cess relies on women ability to fi nd women have learned to use mascu- their voice in the workplace, and this line traits such as self-confi dence, might necessitate “going beyond the assertiveness, and aggressiveness to prejudiced expectations.” attain “extraordinary” results. Tabitha Karanja, a renowned female Masculine and feminine traits are entrepreneur, is vocal about her chal- deeply embedded in us, warns Guy lenges as she struggled to launch the Wroble and this is why females can fi rst Kenyan owned beer factory. In easily identify with other women, a 2014 interview, Karanja disclosed regardless of their race or nation the challenges that she faced before origin, when compared to the oppo- turning Keroche Breweries into a (Tabitha Karanja: Photo Courtesy) July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 5 | ADVERT

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Succession >> * During that time, it is estimated that more than 750,000 Chinese have moved to Africa The great wall of Gikomba; the tale of Chinese influence in Kenya From Page 1 sprung up to provide low-cost goods quite a novel incidence. During that time, it is estimated that staffed with African laborers earn- for low-income residential areas in This heavily adds weight to the more than 750,000 Chinese have ing less than one Yuan per day. The Nairobi. Later, in 1977, the old Gi- fact that Kenya’s trade with China, moved to Africa. weapons sent to Africa often supply komba market was demolished to which has grown exponentially in Some experts argue that the plan is arms that help to fuel the continents pave the way for light industries at recent years, is heavily tilted in fa- to increase this number to the hun- many civil wars. And in some parts Backed by strong finan- the Chiriku area. But as the rising vour of the Asian economic giant. dreds of millions, helping to put a of Africa, Chinese-only communi- cial muscle, the traders who cost of living continued to hit the Kenya imported goods worth Sh371 dent into China’s natural resource ties have gates, and blacks are not have taken strategic control of low-income population of Nairobi, billion from China last year, against problem by tapping into Africa’s re- allowed to enter. the supply chain from import several of the residents set up infor- a paltry export figure of Sh11 bil- sources, while thinning the herd in Back to Kenya, local traders say to wholesale and down to the mal kiosks and stalls. The availabil- lion. The Chinese ambassador to the home country. Air and sea routes they can hardly compete while faced ity of land only worked to spur the Kenya, Wu Peng, recently told jour- are increasing between China and with price undercutting and strong retail level, are now giving local growth of the informal activities and nalists that China was not to blame African nations as massive deals business links for the Chinese from traders a run for their money. today Gikomba is the largest market for the imbalance but steps were are made for commodities, trade, their business associates in Beijing. The teeming Gikomba market for secondhand clothes in the East being taken to improve Kenyan ex- labor and military cooperation. Traders have decried worsening has for decades been a magnet African Region. ports to China. As trade with Beijing Chinese private schools, embassies prospects for their businesses that for traders from neighboring However, recently the small-scale has grown in multiples over the past and cultural centers are popping up also include secondhand shoes, countries, including Tanzani- traders in Gikomba, Nyamakima two decades, Chinese traders have in places like Rwanda, Nairobi and kitchenware and baby items at both ans, Rwandans and the Con- and Kamukunji markets in Nairobi moved from selling goods in bulk in Angola. Angola even has its own retail and wholesale levels. At Gi- golese, but local traders say have new competitors - the Chinese. godowns located in industrial area “Chinatown” district. komba, Kenya’s biggest secondhand the Chinese businessmen have Tens of Chinese traders have opened to engaging more in retail trade on In return, countries in Africa get clothes and household items market, posed a new threat to their shops in the crowded, informal mar- Luthuli Avenue, Hurligham, Nya- a willing trade partner and assis- the Chinese operate retail shops ad- kets that have for decades served makima, Gikomba and Kamukunji. tance and weaponry for its military jacent to the very traders they sell survival which is quite a novel as the entry points for second-hand factions. Africa also receives the wares to at wholesale prices. incidence. clothes and cheap Chinese imports. Why is this so worrying? supposed benefit of jobs and infra- Traders have recently suffered loss- selves. The savagery expressed by Backed by strong financial muscle, China has a problem - its popula- structure building. While trade has es from slowed cargo clearance af- the lions is somewhat close to what the traders who have taken strategic tion does not match its resources increased from 5 million Yuan to ter the government heightened its the Chinese do to their unemployed control of the supply chain from im- and gross domestic product. China’s 6 billion in the last 10 years, many crackdown on illicit goods. They population, shipping them off to Af- port to wholesale and down to the more than 1.3 billion people don’t contend that Africa is getting the now say they are facing unfair com- rica to make a living – sometimes retail level, are now giving local have the resources to adequately short end of the stick, importing petition from the Chinese who im- at the expense of the interests of traders a run for their money. The care for themselves. This has led cheap Chinese toys and goods, port in bulk without relying on the the local populace. In order to etch teeming Gikomba market has for China to begin exporting its peo- while exporting valuable commod- consolidated containers that the tax- out a living the Chinese expatriates decades been a magnet for traders ple, in a sense, by setting up shop ities like oil and timber. It’s estimat- man has been targeting for thorough have gone to the extent of displacing from neighboring countries, includ- in other parts of the world. Look ed that 70 percent of African timber inspection. With most of the import Kenyan traders. ing Tanzanians, Rwandans and the no further than Africa, where China ends up in Chinese ports, a figure goods also coming from China, local Congolese, but local traders say the has rapidly developed its presence that hints at massive deforestation. traders are slowly being left as spec- But how did it all begin? Chinese businessmen have posed a during the last decade, in countries There are also assertions that Chi- tators in the game they have played In 1975, informal cottage industries new threat to their survival which is like Nigeria, Angola and Kenya. nese mining operations in Africa are for years as the mandatory pre-ex- port verification, which happens in China, is also used to frustrate those who opt for direct imports. The uproar caused Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to order for the deportation of Chinese na- tionals engaging in local trading at Gikomba market in Nairobi. Ma- tiangi said that it is unfortunate the Chinese nationals were in the coun- try trading illegally. However, mys- tery continues to surround the al- leged deportation of seven Chinese traders who had been operating at the Gikomba market in Nairobi. Over a week after Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i announced the deportation of the traders found to be operating illegally in the coun- try, it remains unclear whether they had left the country or not, with the ministry and the Chinese Embassy giving conflicting answers. Chief of Information and Public Affairs Sec- tion First Secretary Xueqing Huang said the embassy was only informed about investigations the Kenya gov- ernment was conducting on Chinese foreign traders suspected to be in the country illegally. July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 7 | ADVERT

National News >> * ...... 8 | COUNTIES July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times Agribusiness >> * .Nakuru county offers the best tourist sites, it gives one the best places for hiking, camping.... Tourism in Nakuru County prehistory of East Africa. Other sites in the area are; an excavation site, a tortoise pit, picnic site, camping site, nature trail and viewpoints of Lake Nakuru. Summary 6. Lake Elementaita It is a small soda lake with beautiful Some of the notable tourism shores grazed by zebras, antelopes, sites are: gazelles, impalas and a variety of reptiles. There are also flamingos • Hells Gate National Park but not as many as in Lake Nakuru. The lake provides beautiful scener- • Lake Nakuru National Park ies for bird watching, family walks, game viewing and camping. • Lord Egerton Castle 7. Lake Naivasha • Menengai Crater It is a fresh water lake with serene surroundings and beautiful scen- • Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site eries perfect for bird watching and picnic activities. Hippos can also be • Lake Elementaita spotted on the shores of the lake. Lake Nakuru National Park Other sites include; Mount Lon- • Lake Naivasha By: Lydiah Muthukia ongoing construction of the Stan- and bushy grasslands. It is famous gonot National Park, Kigio Wild- [email protected] dard Gauged Railway (SGR) with for flamingos that turn the shoreline life Conservancy, Crescent Islands a dry port in Naivasha is going to crimson and also rich in wildlife and Game Conservancy, Lake Oloiden, Nakuru City is fourth largest in improve infrastructure in the county. about 450 bird species. Ol Karia among others. Kenya after Nairobi, Mombasa and When it is said that Nakuru county Kisumu. It lies in the great Rift offers the best tourist sites, it gives 3. Lord Egerton Castle The County is determined to offer Valley and about 1,850m above one the best places for hiking, camp- The castle was built by Lord Egerton competitive tourism products to sea level.it has a temperate climate ing, rock climbing, cycling, game for his bride-to-be in 1938. She re- make it the most preferred destina- throughout the year, making it a viewing and many other fun activ- jected his wedding proposal stating tion, the county is considered as a home for a variety of animal spe- ities. Some of the best sites to visit that the house he lived in then (a heart of tourism in Kenya. Rising cies. Governed by Hon. Governor include: six-bedroom house) was as small as water levels had put tourism in the a chicken coop. He died in 1958, a county in the line due to the migra- heartbroken man. tion of flamingoes, causing Tourism CS Najib Balala to term Lake Naiva- 4. Menengai Crater sha and Nakuru “as good as dead.” It is the second largest volcanic cra- These sentiments were highly dis- ter in the world, standing at about missed by the sector’s stakeholders 2,490m high. It features beautiful in the county, arguing that the state- caves, camping sites, nature trails, ment was alarming to investors. Fla- picnic spots and beautiful view- mingo Lakes Conservation Network points. CEO Jackson Raini attributed the migration to increased water levels 5. Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site diminishing algae which is flamin- The site depicts the lifestyle of sea- goes’ main food. sonal settlement by prehistoric peo- ple, about 3000 years old. It also has a renowned archeological research area and a reference point for the Menengai Crater Lee Kinyanjui and his Deputy Gov- ernor Erick Korir, the county em- 1. Hells Gate Nation- braces diversity, with the Kikuyu al Park and the Kalenjin communities being Located in Naivasha, the most dominant. The Governor the park has beauti- has always been on the lead to woo ful sceneries of wa- tourists- both local and internation- ter-gouged gorges, al- to the county, urging them to visit hot springs, towers, the parks and the beautiful sceneries springs and cliffs and which would give them unforgetta- even animals such as ble experiences. zebras, gazelles, buf- Nakuru county is the best place to faloes, cheetahs, leop- visit while on safari, holidays and ards and lions. It also all nature of travelling. Many visi- has ample space for tors have been stressed up looking hiking. for different attraction sites and ac- commodation facilities, and Nakuru 2. Lake Nakuru Na- county is the answer to anybody in tional Park tour mood. Tourism is among the The alkaline lake has main economic activities due to its a crusty shoreline, sur- robust ecological system. With the rounded by wooded Viewing Lake Elementaita fromLake Elementaita Lodge July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 9 | BUSINESS Justice >> * ... In 2019 alone, two big Real Estate firms dealing in land and development have gone down Buying property in Kenya? Due diligence guide to avoid land fraud

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• Know the seller of the By: Edwin Kimani Registration Board. Remember that the title document and access to the price is not released to the seller property [email protected] if they fail to produce any of the property to undertake his due dili- before successful registration of the • Confirm that the prop- Today, it serves no surprise as to above, the transaction itself begins gence. transfer in your favor. the number of people complain- its foundation on quick sand. erty exists ing of fraud. Investment in real es- • Make Enquiries • Be patient and alert • Make Enquiries tate has become very cautionary as • Know the seller of the property Talk to people in the neighborhood. Many of you have probably seen cases of failed investments caused When you are buying land insist You could pop into their compounds pieces of land advertised as “Quick • Get an Advocate by fraud have become rampant. In on meeting the seller if they are just to engage them. These are what Sale” or “No Lawyer Allowed”. • Be patient and alert 2019 alone, two big Real Estate not represented by an advocate. If we regard to as resource persons. This are probably one of those firms dealing in land and develop- the seller is represented by an ad- Often, they know the history of the frauds waiting to squeeze your hard ment have gone down leaving their vocate, the advocate should make a land, who owns what property and earned money from you pocket and customers with bitter aftertastes and full disclosure of the seller’s details. whether there are disputes. Talk pull the ultimate magic trick by dis- heartaches after incurring major Request for and keep record of the to the local administrators includ- appearing without a trace. Friends, loss. In these two prominent cases, sellers’ identity card or passport. If ing chiefs and Members of Coun- never rush to close a deal. If a deal it is stated by some investors that the seller is a company, get a copy ty Assembly. They are likely to be feels wrong, it probably is. Walk fraud was the underlying factor. of their registration certificate and aware of any dispute that may not away from a deal that doesn’t seem Talking to many, you will realize identity card or passport of the di- be available in the lands records. right. how the perception of land invest- rectors. With these documents, you Chances are that the previous fam- Although real estate is the preferred ment has changed rapidly. Many or your lawyer if you are represent- ily had fought over it and have not investment option for Kenyans, it is will outright tell you that they will ed can undertake due diligence on filed any case in court, or know of a also high risk. not invest in land as almost none the seller. previous transaction that went soar. seems like a genuine investment. It may appear as ordinary village *The writer is a Lawyer and the Others still, would like to purchase • Confirm that the property exists gossip, but in it lies some truth that managing partner at Avikele Ser- land, but are not sure what to do in You should hire a licensed survey- could alter your right to ownership vices, a professional services firm order to avoid fraud. or to confirm the property exists on or gravely affect your transaction. offering legal, tax, accounting, Here are matters to consider when the relevant maps and if its dimen- business development and consult- buying land in Kenya: sions and position on the ground is • Get an Advocate ing services to enterprises of all in order. The surveyor should also If you are represented by a com- sizes and industries. The firm offers • Get to know your agent/broker confirm beacons have been properly petent advocate, you stand a better growth strategies and funding advi- The first point of contact when you placed and if they are not in place he chance of successfully purchasing sories to startups and enterprises. are looking for land to buy is likely should place beacons. The survey- a genuine property. An Advocate Contact us on: avikeleservices@ to be a property agent or broker. Re- or should confirm that the property will also help you in drafting and Gmail.com quest for and keep record of proper was not a public utility, earmarked negotiating the terms of the agree- Tel: +254727363338 identification including their iden- for repossession or set aside for a ment for sale. It is advisable to make tity card and confirmation of their public utility. payments through your lawyer who registration with the Estate Agents The surveyor will require a copy of should ensure that the purchase 10 | LIFESTYLE July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times AngelWanjiku THE CELEB WORLD A fi lm and media student at Moi University, who won [UVA] Uni- versity Awards for the best fi lmmaker of the year 2019. Angel Wanjiku caught up with him.

What is your specialty in fi lm making? I am a fi lm director. I bring the script to life through my vision. My biggest fi lm so far is ENTANGLED which hit over 10,000 views within the fi rst week of its release on my website. www.eastmond- mwenda.co.ke There is also a couple of my fans favorite fi lms like Dominoes, The Surprise, and The Avenger [special FX fi lm] on my YouTube channel.

Did you always want to be in the fi lm industry? I wanted to be a pilot, so I was advised to get a degree and I ended up taking fi lm and media studies as my degree course.

Do you think there’s enough creativity in the fi lm industry in Ken- ya? No. However there are so many talented young fi lm makers inclu- EASTMOND MWENDA

Our content is growing at a slow but sure pace, and with countries like Nigeria and South Africa leading the continent in fi lm making, we are bound to have a breakthrough in telling our stories. sive of my TVG Kenya team. I also admire sure pace, and with countries like Nigeria Lawlife Films, Esko Filmworks and many and South Africa leading the continent in other fi lm groups because they show pas- fi lm making, we are bound to have a break- sion in what they do. through in telling our stories. Film makers like Wanuri Kahiu, Cajetan What do you intend to achieve in your line Boy, Likarion, are leading the fi lm industry of work? in Kenya to a brighter future and this aff ects I want to be the greatest director of my gen- the whole continent at large. It is however eration. Simple and clear. our mandate as the African youths to rise and take the throne of fi lm from Hollywood. You have participated in a lot of fi lm com- petitions, how has that helped you? Well, I must say it boosts creativity since you have to think on the theme given and East - work within the time frame provided in coming up with your kind of fi lm that serves the competition purpose. It also helps in building on leadership qualities because as mond a director I have to communicate eff ective- ly with my team in order to deliver on our work in the shortest time possible. Mwe n da Do you see a future in the fi lm industry in Africa? Do you think it’s growing? Yes, there is a future in the African fi lm in- dustry. Our content is growing at a slow but July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 11 | RELATIONSHIPS Relationship >> * ... you should apologise when necessary but there is no reason to say sorry when there is no reason to say so Things You Should Never Apologize For

Ciru Kamau they expect you to quickly answer es that is because in a way you are your past mistakes are thing you 9. Asking for help or clarification [email protected] questions, emails, etc. Then what predictable – they know what to ex- shouldn’t apologize for today. Becoming overwhelmed from time happens is that you feel pressured pect from you and they know how to to time is normal and something and you end up making rush deci- respond to you. But there is nothing 6. Your appearance that happens to everyone. When you Having ability to apologize sion because you didn’t have time wrong in making positive changes When you apologize for things reach out for help, it does not mean is a positive trait and often a neces- to fully think things. Do know that – you should – and you have every like looking tired or having a bad you are weak. It’s not reflection of sary part of life. It reflects strong because other people have these ex- right to do so. It’s natural to want to hair day, it comes off as a lack of your ability to handle situations. interpersonal skills and its one of pectations, it does not mean that you evolve to a better person and there self-compassion. You are who you When you find yourself asking for the essential parts of emotional in- have to be on standby by bellhop is no need to apologize for making are why an apology would be neces- help or clarification you do not need telligence. and you should never feel like you changes that are right for you even sary for what you look like. to apologize. In addition, when you When you apologize, it relieved you have to apologize for taking time to if some people find it challenging to do not know answer to something, from that guilty feeling of having make decision. Always take your adjust to these changes, eventually 7. Other people’s behaviour admitting that you don’t know can wronged someone and it restores time and make the right decision they will. Each one of us is responsible for our actually be empowering as it shows the sense of trust between you and which is responsible and informed. own actions and behaviours. You the other person you are open-mind- the other person. But sometimes we 4. Taking time out for yourself never feel apologetic for something ed, humble and willing to learn. apologize only because we care too 2. Ending unhealthy relationships To avoid burning out of day to day someone else has done even if you much about what others think as a Any relationship that has gone south grind of our life, we all need some feel that what they have done some- 10. Expressing your emotions result people may view these exces- and all hope is lost will have an ill time for ourselves. Taking time out how connects to you through asso- In any relationship, it’s important sive apologies as a weakness or a effect on your life. It will have a of yourself is an important part of ciation. How another person acts or to express your feelings. This helps lack of confidence or even lack of damaging impact on your mental self care and it will help you in other behaves is out of your control. Even others better understand you and it competence. health. If you are in a relationship areas of your life. Having said that, if you feel you want to make things deepens the connections you have This is not to knock the value of where the other person is just a poi- we are all different and the amount better, or you feel like you are to and on the flip side when you sup- admitting to our mistakes and mak- son in your life, you should end it of time and space we need varies blame, there is no need to apologize press you feeling on one area they ing amend if we were wrong – of the sooner the better and yes it will from person to person. In any case for things others do. tend to come up in another area. course you should apologise when be painful for a while – remem- you don’t need time for taking time This can appear as anger, anxiety or necessary but there is no reason to bering good times that you surely to recharge. Take the time you need 8. Being honest depression and it can cause physi- say sorry when there is no reason to shared at some point – but you have and don’t allow yourself to be con- People often ask for honest opinion, cal illness. There is nothing wrong say so. to think of now and see things for sumed with feelings of guilt over it. but what happen when you tell them in expressing your emotions, it is Below are thing you don’t have to what they are not what they were. what you honestly think. Usually, a healthy behaviour and not some- apologise for: Don’t feel guilty and apologize for 5. Your past they just get upset and tell you that thing you should feel like you need it instead surrounds yourself with Your past is just that, your past. you hurt their feelings. Never retract to hide in fact, it will make you hap- 1. Taking time to make decision people who respect, appreciate and While some of your past experience your statement because you will be pier. These days, it seems that people care about you. may not reflect the best of you, it lying. Don’t feel guilty about tell- have very little patience. Every- doesn’t mean that is who you are to- ing the truth, and don’t apologize one wants everything now – right 3. Making positive changes day. We are all on a journey through for or either. The truth can be harsh, now and nobody want to wait for Often, people have a hard time with life and we make mistakes as we go but it’s often important and in most anything. People expect you to do change - sadly, even when it’s you – hopefully learning from them. As cases once they calm down they will things according to their time table, changing for the better. In most cas- long as you have grown as a person appreciate your honesty. 12 | AUTOMOBILES July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times

Cars >> * The award-winning Subaru has a list of models that have been ruling the roads since its inception Subaru Impreza vs Legacy

Rashid Abubakar suit your needs and style well, look- model that is a combination of com- It is the famous “Boxer” engine that legroom for front seat passengers. [email protected] ing at the following comparison be- fort and convenience. It comes in exists in both Subaru Impreza and When it comes to Subaru Impre- comes necessary. a four-door sedan model or a five- Legacy. This flat oriented engine is za vs Legacy, the Subaru Legacy Subaru has always emerged to be a door hatchback model. On the other known for its smooth performance includes spacious interiors. It has winner. Be it innovation, safety, or Subaru Impreza vs Legacy: Abso- hand, Subaru Legacy is a moderate- and offers a low center of gravity for thin roof pillars that make it the best the affordable pricing; Subaru has lute Comparison ly sized sedan that offers more space added superiority. looking car in its arena. always been there to impress. It is The award-winning Subaru has a list for its passengers. The difference lies in the fact It is good to know that Subaru Im- the Subaru Impreza and Legacy that of models that have been ruling the On the comparative grounds, though that Subaru Impreza has a 2-liter preza offers the largest passenger has caught the limelight for its ap- roads since its inception. Let us look you will get a larger space for put- four-cylinder boxer engine installed volume while the Subaru Legacy pealing looks and excellent perfor- further to find the ultimate winner ting to use in Subaru Legacy, it is capable of producing 148 hp. On has the best interior room available. mance. When it comes to Subaru between Subaru Impreza and Leg- the Subaru Impreza that you could the other hand, Subaru Legacy has a The choice is yours to make! Impreza vs Legacy, one should that acy. easily drive when it comes to over- 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine that both the models have its unique coming tapered roads. installed capable of producing 175 4. Safety Features features. 1. Sedan Vs Hatchback hp. Both the Subaru Legacy and Impre- When wondering which one will Subaru Impreza is a compact car 2. Engine Thus when you are looking for more za have emerged to be a winner re- power, Sub- garding safety. They have received aru Legacy the best safety ratings from IIHS. should be Why is that so? They both have your choice rearview cameras, airbags inclusion, undoubtedly. and eyesight and steering responsive And when headlights. looking for But it is the Subaru Legacy that has more fuel managed to drive sales to the eche- economy, lon of success. Legacy has a much Subaru Im- more comfortable ride associated preza is a with it along with a longer wheel- recommend- base, making it a must choice. ed choice. Conclusion 3. Interior Looking at how Subaru Impreza vs Features Legacy have been flourishing and The Subaru making a difference in the - mar Impreza in- ket, you would know which one to corporates a choose. When it comes to selecting roomy cab- a winner, both the cars are worth an in and large investment. windows. Keep in mind the differences men- The seats tioned above and choose a riding in Impreza option that suits your needs and are highly budget well. It is important to know mounted and that Subaru Legacy is costlier than offer more of the Impreza one. July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 13 | TECH

Tech >> * Kisumu today is a changed face; it has continued to grow especially the real estate sector Kisumu transformation to a “Smart City”

By: Lydiah Muthukia talent development, technology, in- it into a business city. The high- [email protected] frastructure, education and energy ways have given the city a facelift generation. This was also included with the interchange at Nyamasaria Kisumu City is a Kenyan port city in the Kisumu County Annual De- and Kondele areas standing out as a on Lake Victoria. It is the third most velopment Plan (2018/19). unique landmark. The Kisumu air- populous and the third largest met- Liquid Telecom Kenya and Kisu- port, higher learning institutions and ropolitan city in Kenya after Nai- mu County government launched health centers are also some of the robi and Mombasa. Kisumu city is an initiative to position Kisumu examples of a developed modern- the headquarters of Kisumu Coun- City as Kenya’s first “Smart City.” ized city. ty, governed by Governor Anyang’ Smart Cities integrate multiple ICT According to Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and deputized by Mathews systems to manage a city’s assets, Nyong’o, the development is as a Owili. Going back in history, Kisu- including county government infor- result of embracing devolution. His mu city is one of the oldest settle- mation systems, schools, libraries, government is closer to the people ments in Kenya, formerly known as transport systems, hospitals, power and has been interacting with the Port Florence. Currently, Kisumu is plants, water supply networks and people on a regular basis with a one of the fastest growing cities in waste management. This is in line concern of the people’s welfare. The Kenya, whose national economy is with the governor’s vision for the governor received a UN Excellence immense due to its natural resources county: to build a strong, resilient Leadership Award commending him and as the epicentre for business in economy that creates jobs and de- for his contribution towards build- the country. livers efficient basic services, whilst ing the lakeside city’s economic Kisumu county is a beneficiary of honoring environmental responsi- status, which is an indication that harmonious leadership, a virtue bilities and achieving sustainable he is working towards his vision. which has seen Kisumu City devel- development and inclusive econom- Other county governments should oping at a very high rate. Even with ic growth. emulate the county government of some leaders do not see eye to eye, Kisumu today is a changed face; it Kisumu, by putting politics aside they do not shy away from devel- has continued to grow especially the and working toward the betterment opment. A project to reorganize the real estate sector. Despite most of of the people. Development in coun- city kicked off in February, with an its population living in slums, high ties can only happen if the county objective to draw a new plan for the end residential preference is shift- governments become people’s rep- city, with the Deputy Governor say- ing from Milimani to other little resentatives. ing that the plan was in efforts to re- towns e.g. Riat hills. This has been vive the region’s maritime industry. made possible by the construction Also, the government was in an ef- of malls in various parts of the city fort to create a plan on food security, centre and the city’s infrastructure industrialization, tourism, sports & mainly road network, transforming 14 | HEALTH July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times Health>> * According to studies Sprite is one of the most effective ways at combating hang over effects How to Lessen the Effects of Alcohol produced during the fermenta- tion process which is less likely to cause a hangover. Especially Light - colored beers and white wine have fewer congeners than darker beers and harder liquors. Stay away • Eat first from brandy, whisky and red wine. • Drink slowly Usually, cheap boozes tend to give • Choose your beverages you a worse hang over. Your body carefully expends more energy to process im- • Drink plenty of water purities left in the alcohol. Alcohols • Drink sports drinks like vodka, gin, and white rum are • Drink some orange juice good options if you want to con- • Drink Sprite sume alcohol. • Eat some eggs • Eat foods rich in potassi- 4. Drink plenty of water: Before um you start drinking alcohol you have • Zinc or swim to Drink water throughout the day • Relaxing to Lessen Alco- and drink water in between alcohol- holic Effects ic beverages. Dehydration is one of • Take a shower the key causes of a hangover. If you • Eat some toast have a high, hang over then you have • Eat soups rich with nutri- to drink plenty of water as well. You ents can lessen the effects of alcohol by By:Pratibha Bissht drinking more water. [email protected] 5. Drink sports drinks: These 1. Eat first: When you consume al- isotonic sports drinks can quickly cohol, it sits in your stomach while replenish the fluids in your body it waits to be processed. If you do while these drinks add carbohy- Drunk and Disorderly youth not have food then the alcohol will drates which are needed for energy cysteine which is able to soak up 12. Take a shower: A warm show- process faster at one time. If you and electrolytes to your body. Sports 7. Drink Sprite: According to stud- the toxins which are introduced to er will raise your core temperature. have food then the alcohol will en- drinks can be good to ease an upset ies Sprite is one of the most effec- your body by alcohol. Eat a few egg A warmer temperature will prepare ter your system more slowly and at stomach too. tive ways at combating hang over whites and after some time you will your body for sleep, and this is the a varied pace thus lessening the ef- effects. When you consume alcohol begin feeling back to normal. You best way to get rid of that headache. fects of alcohol immediately. 6. Drink some orange juice: spe- then the enzyme alcohol de hydro- can fry or scramble them because If you want to stay alert while drunk cifically Vitamin C helps replenish genise is released by your liver. If it does not matter that how you pre- so a cold shower can help wake you 2. Drink slowly: Drinking slow- energy. The fructose found in many this enzyme is in your system for pare your eggs as long as they are up. ly will allow your body to process types of juices which will help you longer period then it directly relates cooked. According to so many peo- the alcohol over a period of time. to replenish sugars in your body to the length of your hang over. Get ple drink a couple of raw eggs to get 13. Eat some toast: Your first pref- Whereas if you inundate your body depleted in order to process the al- rid of it quickly if you want to get rid of hang over which is a myth. erence may be to eat a heavy food with alcohol then it will become cohol you have consumed. You can over by this. but do not do it. Eat something light more difficult to process. also try Tomato juice and coconut 9. Eat foods rich in potassium: when like toast etc. but contain sodium water but you have to stay away 8. Eat some eggs: Eggs are essen- you drink heavily then your body is which is something your body needs 3. Choose your beverages care- from caffeinated beverages like cof- tial food stuff if you want to get rid losing its potassium so you urinate to work properly and something that fully: Choose alcohols with fewer fee because coffee will also dehy- of the hangover. They contain an more. Lower potassium levels lead alcohol consumption tends to re- congeners substances that are also drate you. amino acid which is also known as to lethargy, nausea and weakness. duce. Bananas and kiwis are one of the best sources of potassium. Leafy 14. Eat soups rich with nutrients: greens, baked potatoes, apricots, Eat those soups which are rich in nu- and mushrooms are also rich in po- trients because they all contain many tassium. Always try to have banana nutrients which your body needs to after you last drink to lessen the ef- overcome a hangover and lessen the fects of alcohol. effects of alcohol. Sodium, cysteine and the re-hydrating power of water 10. Zinc or swim: You can reduce will definitely help you to get rid of alcohol’s effect on your immune hang over. system with heavy metal like zinc. According to studies heavy metals such as zinc found in oysters is very helpful to boost your immunity.

11. Relaxing to Lessen Alcoholic Effects: This is the best way to get rid of Hangover which is best elim- inated with time. Your body needs time to recover. Take a nap. This is the best way to get rid of that head- ache. Drunk and Depresed woman July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 15 | BUSINESS Business>> * The group uses locally made machines to make briquettes producing 10 bags per day

LydiahTurning Muthukia trashrecycles paper by tomixing ittreasure with rels of petroleum from plasticby and Nyeri County Group [email protected] charcoal and char dust to make bri- rubber wastes which is a challenge quettes which they sell locally as due to lack of proper equipment re- Nothing is more encouraging than fuel. The briquettes which are en- sulting to the low capacity. Other seeing a group of youths coming up vironmentally friendly, economical challenges include lack of water and with ideas and being able to execute and effi cient go for Sh1000 per 50kg electricity, that are hindering them them accordingly. This is especially sack. The group also makes compost from venturing into mass produc- at the times when there is a public manure from organic waste, petro- tion. The issue of inadequate funds outcry to save the youths who have leum and melts metal and glass to is also a major challenge as they are indulged into drugs and immorality make other products. unable to acquire the necessary op- due to unemployment. A local group With the help of Nyeri Deputy eration permits. in Nyeri County in conjunction with Governor Dr. Caroline Karugu, the Sjoerd Dulker, a professor of soil the Nyeri County Government and UN Habitat is set to help the group management at the Penn State Penn State University has come and others scale up to realize their University, leading students from up with a project to reclaim Nyeri dreams by sending a technical team the University in the dumpsite to town’s main dumpsite and trans- to the county which would assist in demonstrate on how to make land- form it into a social amenities park mapping such activities while aim- fi lls, said that the garbage had been for the Nyeri town modern transport ing at developing an effi cient waste dumped in an uncontrolled manner terminus. The program, going by management policy, building an Ul- and therefore, the idea is fi rst to sort the name ‘Turning Trash into Trea- tra-Modern Market for vulnerable out the waste that can be recycled sure’ found ways to make value out persons, developing a slum upgrad- and reused at source. The students; of the trash, by recycling reusable ing program for the Nyeri slums, Peter Savchik, Kayla McCauley and waste and incinerating the leftovers and eventually, the UN Habitat Ex- Javier Montaner are to work with to generate electricity, hence the ash ecutive director, Maimunah Mohd the group beyond their school proj- would be stored in a land fi ll. Sharif, will give recycling machines ect, further Peter a environmental – The group, which is composed of to the mapped youths and wom- natural resource engineering student youth, women AGPO entities and en groups. This is after the Deputy is assisting Boniface and Caroline destitute persons, aims at estab- Governor paid a courtesy visit at the Wambui Njoki a masters of science lishing a modern recycling plant, offi ce of the Executive Director at in supply chain management stu- Dr. Carol Karugu - Deputy Gover, Nyeri County, Maimunah Mohd Sharif - Executive Di- and promoting a safe environment the UN Habitat Headquarters offi ces dent at Dedan Kimathi University of rector UN-Habitat and a Nyeri Youth leader - Boniface Ndegwa at UN-Habitat offi ces HQ through the area schools before re- in Nairobi to deliberate on environ- Technology develop best world de- ties to the people in the area and will tional levels so as to tackle societal ciprocating this program nationally. mental issues. sign model of Waste to Renewable create thousands of dignifi ed jobs concerns and promote democracy According to the group’s spokes- The group locally fabricates all Energy Industry program that com- upon scaling up. and human rights. Many of the chal- man and also the program creator, these machines. Due to the high de- pletely reduces trash volumes men- Youths should create meaningful lenges faced by youths today can be Boniface Ndegwa Ng’ang’a, the mand of the briquettes, the group is ace in the country, generates power participations aimed at increasing tackled through cooperation, peer trash would be turned into cash by planning to increase production to and controls pollution. The project their knowledge and skills to ac- learning and by sharing experiences. making various items. The group about 80 bags and at least 50 bar- has created employment opportuni- tively engage in both local and na- MASH PARK hospitality redefined HOTEL

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Africa >> * He lasted only one year in power before being ousted by the military on 3 July 2013 The death of former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi

powers. Amid increasing unrest, Morsi is- sued a further decree authorizing the armed forces to protect national institutions and polling places until a referendum on a draft constitution was held on 15 December 2012. The military then warned Morsi that it would intervene if he did not satis- fy the public’s demands within 48 hours. On the evening of 3 July, the army suspended the constitution and announced the formation of a tech- nocratic interim government ahead of new presidential elections. Morsi denounced the action as a “coup”. His arrest was ordered by then armed forces chief - and now pres- ident - Abdul Fattah al-Sisi - and he was taken by the army to an undis- closed location, and was not heard from for weeks. Morsi received the death penalty, which was later over- turned. His supporters took to the streets of Cairo, demanding his re- lease and immediate return to pow- er. The army responded by breaking up two protest camps in the capital by force on 14 August and arrest- ing key Brotherhood figures. Al- most 1,000 people were killed in a Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first democratically elected president crackdown the interim authorities Morsi was denied medical care; his versity in the 1970s before moving atorical performances, for example portrayed as a struggle against “ter- ...... family was allowed to visit him in to the United States to complete a after a rail disaster in 2002 when he rorism”. prison only three times; and he was PhD. He spent time in jail during denounced official incompetence. In the years that followed Morsi’s Mt. Kenya Times Team held in solitary confinement for as the Hosni Mubarak regime and is Morsi was chosen as the Mus- removal, Egypt witnessed an up- [email protected] much as 23 hours a day, which un- described as well-educated, having lim Brotherhood’s presidential surge of violence by Islamist insur- der United Nations guidelines clas- studied at the University of South- candidate in April 2012 after the gents, and a brutal crackdown on the “When your time comes to die, be sifies as torture. ern California. movement’s deputy general guide, Brotherhood movement which was not like those whose hearts are filled Although Mohammed Morsi was The US-trained engineer who rode millionaire businessman Khairat declared a terrorist group. Morsi with fear of death, so that when their Egypt’s first democratically elected some improbable twists and turns in al-Shater, was forced to pull out. In disappeared from public view, apart time comes they weep and pray for president, he lasted only one year Egypt’s 16-month transition to de- his election campaign, Morsi pre- from periodic court appearances. In a little more time to live their lives in power before being ousted by mocracy is an enigma. The bespec- sented himself as a bulwark against the meantime, his predecessor Hos- over again in a different way. Sing the military on 3 July 2013. Four tacled and bearded Morsi squeaked any revival of the old guard of Hosni ni Mubarak was freed from jail - a your death song, and die like a hero months after he was toppled, Mor- to victory in the freest election in Mubarak. When he came to power in signal too many that Egypt had not going home.” - Tecumseh si went on trial alongside 14 senior Egypt’s history, and now the uni- June 2012 Morsi promised to head particularly moved on since before Death is the biggest robber of them figures from the Islamist Muslim versity professor proved his mettle a government “for all Egyptians”. the elections which brought Morsi, all. It takes its victims in many ways, Brotherhood movement, accused of by standing up to the ruling generals But critics complained he had failed briefly, to power. The death of for- sometimes by violence, sometimes inciting his supporters to murder a who stripped him of his presidency. to deliver during his year in office mer Egyptian President Mohamed by silence but it is marked by the journalist and two opposition pro- Morsi’s home is an impoverished which has been faced by many vi- Morsi has cast the spotlight on the laws of the universe that all men, testers, and ordering the torture and village in the Nile Delta province of cissitudes and vagaries of power. dire conditions faced by political great and small, rich and poor will unlawful detention of others. Sharqiya, where his home is built of They accused him of allowing Is- prisoners in Egypt under the gov- one day die. Perhaps nothing brings He was acquitted of murder but the simple, unpainted red brick. His lamists to monopolize the political ernment of army chief-turned-pres- this to life as much as the recent jailed for 20 years for ordering the relatives wear the galabeya robes scene, concentrating power in the ident, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. death of Egyptian former leader torture and detention of protesters. traditional in the countryside. His hands of the Muslim Brotherhood. But deaths due to medical neglect Mohamed Morsi (pun intended). Morsi subsequently faced a raft of 50-year-old wife, Naglaa Ali, is a Moreover, they said he had mis- are nothing new for Egypt. Ac- Morsi, Egypt’s first democratically other charges, and was sentenced to housewife who dresses in traditional handled the economy and failed to cording to Human Rights Monitor, elected president was declared dead death, although the conviction was Islamic veil that cloaks half her body deal with the very issues that led more than 300 detainees have died on Monday after collapsing inside a overturned. He was on trial for es- — a sharp contrast to Mubarak’s to the uprising that brought him to in prison in Egypt since the coup in soundproof cage while on trial in a pionage when he died in court on 17 modern-dressing wife, Suzanne. power: calls for rights and social 2013, with the cause of death prin- Cairo courtroom. The 67-year-old, June 2019. Morsi was elected president by a justice. Public opposition to Morsi cipally due to “medical neglect and who had a long history of health But who exactly was Mohammed narrow margin He rose through the began building in November 2012 torture”. issues, including diabetes and liver Morsi? ranks of the Muslim Brotherhood when, wishing to ensure that the and kidney disease, had been behind Mohammed Morsi was born in the and served as an independent in Islamist-dominated constituent as- bars for nearly six years following village of El-Adwah in the Nile Del- the movement’s parliamentary bloc sembly could finish drafting a new his toppling in a July 2013 military ta province of Sharqiya in 1951. He from 2000 to 2005. As an MP, he constitution, the president issued a coup led by el-Sisi. Since then, studied Engineering at Cairo Uni- was occasionally praised for his or- decree granting himself far-reaching July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 17 | WORLD World >> * Iran gave two warnings before downing the US drone over the Gulf of Oman , said Brigadier-General Amirali Hajizadeh

Summary project.The Trump administration • Most recently, tension start- kicked off the debacle with Mattis’ ing building up between Teh- East Asian jaunt, landing February 2 ran and Washington after at the Osan Air Base outside Seoul. Washington re-imposed pu- Top of the agenda was a key com- nitive sanctions on Iran last ponent of South Korea’s defens- year es against its northern neighbors’ • Hook told reporters at a news aggression -- the THAAD missile conference in Saudi Arabia’s interception system.Three days capital, Riyadh, that US di- later, February 5, the US and its plomacy did not give Iran the East Asian ally Japan successfully right to respond with military downed a test medium-range bal- force. listic missile with a new interceptor • Iranian state television broad- launched from a guided-missile de- cast images of what it said stroyer. was debris from the downed North Korea didn’t take long to re- US drone recovered inside its spond. On February 11, it reported territorial waters. it had successfully completed the • Iranian officials told the launch of a new ballistic missile, Reuters news agency that the previously unknown Pukguk- Tehran received a message song-2, according to state media. It from Trump through Oman was the North’s first missile test of overnight on Thursday that the Trump era.Things took a twist warned a US attack was worthy of a movie plot, when, on imminent.”In his message, February 14, alleged North Korean Trump said he was against agents reportedly murdered Kim any war with Iran and want- Jong Un’shalf brother, Kim Jong ed to talk to Tehran about Nam, at Kuala Lumpur Internation- various issues al Airport (KLIA) with VX nerve By: Meshack Masibo agent. Things have cooled down a [email protected] bit after Trump had a personal meet- ing with North Korea. Despite this, experts still question the fruitfulness With 3 years of his presidency, Left: US President Donald Trump. Right: Iran PresidentHassan Rouhani Trump sets the records as the pres- of these talks. ident who has been the closest to a Most recently, tension starting Oman, said Brigadier-General Ami- an for German Chancellor Angela full scale nuclear war. First it was building up between Tehran and rali Hajizadeh, the commander of Merkel welcomed Trump’s decision with North Korea and now tensions Washington after Washington re- the IRGC’s aerospace arm. to pull back from a retaliatory at- imposed punitive sanctions on Iran are rising terrifyingly fast with an- ... He gave a short period of Iranian officials told the Reuters tack. Meanwhile, the UN Secretary last year. This is after Trump pulled news agency that Tehran received a General Antonio Guterres called for other Nuclear Power, Iran. With a time to get our response but trigger happy US President and an the US out of a landmark nuclear message from Trump through Oman “nerves of steel”. exasperated Iranian Government deal brokered between the Islamic Iran’s immediate response overnight on Thursday that warned The head of the Revolutionary everyone is holding their breath Republic and several other world was that it is up to Supreme a US attack was imminent.”In his Guard’s aerospace division said a and praying that the tensions will powers, sending its economy into Leader [Ayatollah Ali] message, Trump said he was against manned US spy plane was near the free fall. cease. When US President Donald Khamenei to decide about any war with Iran and wanted to talk drone it shot down but Iran chose Iran “responds to diplomacy with di- to Tehran about various issues ... He not to target it. General Amir Ali Ha- Trump took office on January 20, this issue,” one of the offi- the new administration’s policy on plomacy ... war with firm defence,” gave a short period of time to get our jizadeh made the comment Friday at North Korea was unclear and a few Iranian Foreign Ministry spokes- cials told Reuters, speaking response but Iran’s immediate re- a news conference attended by The months later Pyongyang tested two man Abbas Mousavi said in a post on condition of anonymity.A sponse was that it is up to Supreme Associated Press in Tehran.Trump missiles capable of reaching the on Twitter, in an apparent reaction to second Iranian official said: Leader [Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei to confirmed in a series of tweets that earlier remarks made by US special United States, while the US ambas- “We made it clear that the decide about this issue,” one of the he called off retaliatory attacks on representative on Iran, Brian Hook. officials told Reuters, speaking on three Iranian targets following the sador to the UN declared “the time leader is against any talks, for talk is over.” Hook told reporters at a news con- condition of anonymity.A second downing of the US drone, saying The day before Trump recited the ference in Saudi Arabia’s capital, but the message will be con- Iranian official said: “We made it the attacks would not have been a oath of office on the Washington Riyadh, that US diplomacy did not veyed to him to make a deci- clear that the leader is against any proportionate response.”We were Mall, the North Korean leader- give Iran the right to respond with sion... talks, but the message will be con- cocked & loaded to retaliate last ship had already prepared its own military force. veyed to him to make a decision... night on 3 different sights when I unique welcome for the incoming He also accused Tehran of being routes to skirt the Gulf region fol- However, we told the Omani offi- asked, how many will die. 150 peo- President. On January 19, US intel- responsible for escalating tensions lowing an earlier warning to pilots cial that any attack against Iran will ple, sir, was the answer from a Gen- ligence satellites picked up signs of in the region and said it must meet issued by the US’s Federal Aviation have regional and international con- eral. 10 minutes before the strike I activity at North Korea’s Chamjin US diplomacy with diplomacy. Administration. sequences.” Iranian officials later stopped it,” Trump said. missile factory southwest of Pyong- The United Arab Emirates (UAE)- Iranian state television broadcast refuted the Reuters story. yang, in an apparent readying of a based carrier Emirates Airlines was images of what it said was debris The quickly moving events have test of two intercontinental ballistic rerouting flights away from areas of from the downed US drone recov- provoked international alarm and missiles (ICBMs). possible conflict in the Gulf amid ered inside its territorial waters.The prompted concern the standoff Ten days later as Defense Secretary the heightened US-Iran tensions, broadcast showed a short clip of an could escalate into a major open James Mattis prepared for his first a spokeswoman for the company Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confrontation. Countries across the visit to Asia, it was reported that the said.The move came after several (IRGC) general answering jour- world appealed for de-escalation, country was preparing to restart a other airlines - including Dutch nalists’ questions in front of some with Russia accusing the US of plutonium reactor at the Yongbyon carrier KLM, Australian airline of the debris that he said had been deliberately stoking tensions with nuclear facility, according to anal- Qantas, German airline Lufthansa recouped from Iranian waters.Iran Iran and pushing the situation “to ysis of new satellite imagery from and UK carrier British Airways - gave two warnings before down- the brink of war”. European lead- 38 North, a North Korea tracking also said they would fly alternative ing the US drone over the Gulf of ers urged caution as a spokeswom- 18 | SPORT NEWS July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times By: Danson [email protected] *Name: Kelsy Purity Muya Mt. Kenya Times *Age: 8yrs *Class: Grade 3 *School: Vickhope Glorious School Junior Champions *Year Started: 2017 *Parent’s Name: Esther Wangui

Does the parent support the young talent? If yes, what is he/she doing to nurture the talent? *Yes I do support the talent by buying her the Berliner Kelsy Purity Muya videos which she watches and practice. She also per- forms in her Sunday school classes and also during fun day events in her school. tice more often and I am also looking for a good Does the teacher(s) support the young talent? if yes, school/sponsorship name of the teacher? where she can undergo Junior Acrobat *Yes the teachers support her talent by encouraging her full training on her talent. to do more practice during the indoor/ outdoor activities *Her passion is to per- in their school where she performs during school events form internationally. through the help of Madam Ann and Teacher Jane *As for her teachers they take it up as a benefit be- Awards (name of any award or prize) cause of new curriculum *Currently she’s looking forward to getting one based education that has really boost her self Who is the kid’s role model? esteem, interest and also *Currently she has not been able to identify a role model she has built up her con- but as she goes on she will be in a position to if she is fidence. introduced to a group or a club of the same.

What/whom would the kid want to be when he/she grows up? *When she grows up she would love to be and lawyer

Any other information the parent, guardian, teacher or the kid would like the world to know? *As a parent I have been encouraging the kid to prac- Kelsy, her mom Esther & Bro. Maina July 1-15, 2019 | The Mt. Kenya Times 19 | SPORT NEWS Sports >> * “I’m living my dream but I can’t believe it. I’m playing Premier League but I’m still very hungry. I’m looking up. ~ Heung-Min Son

4. Shinji Okazaki The Premier League’s second Japanese champion was integral to Leicester City’s 2015/16 title-winning season, famously scoring a spectacular overhead kick against Newcastle that edged the Foxes towards their first Trophy. Okazaki is bid Foxes fans farewell this summer at the King Power Stadium after four-year stay, His contract ended and left as a free agent. Okazaki has appeared for 114 games, scored 14 goals, gave 4 assists, and won one trophy.

1. Park Ji-sung Park Ji-sung started his Premier League career exactly 14 years ago when he signed for Manchester United, but is the South Korean the best-ever Asian to play in the competition? In his seven seasons at Old Trafford the midfielder became the first Asian to win each of the Premier League and UEFA Cham- pions League. He played 154 times for Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers and endeared himself to fans across the world with his never-give-up attitude. Park appeared for 154 games, scored 19 goals, gave assist 21 assists and won four trophies. 3. Ki Sung-yueng The 30-year-old has made more Premier League appearanc- es than any other South Korean in spells with Swansea City, Sunderland and current club Newcastle United. The 2019/20 campaign will be his eighth successive season in England’s top flight. 5. Son Heung-min Sung has appeared for 184 games, scored15 goals, gave 9 as- Tottenham Hotspur’s Son is the highest-scoring Asian in the sists and he is yet to win any trophy competition’s history with his 42 goals more than double the total of anyone else. The South Korean became the first Asian recipient of the EA SPORTS Player of the Month award in September 2016 and has reached double figures for goals in three successive campaigns. Son has appeared for 130 games, scored 42 goals, gave 19 as- sists and is yet to win any trophy.

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Eugene Wamalwa and Kenya Am- first held in 1957. Since 1968, it WHAT IS bassador to Egypt Joff Otieno, had. has been held every two years. The The team, looking easy and relaxed title holders at the time of a FIFA in shorts and jerseys under air con- Confederations Cup qualify for that THE ditioned environment of their five competition. star accommodations in the swel- In 1957 there were only three par- tering Cairo heat, assured their VIP ticipating nations: Egypt, Sudan and AFRICA guests they would bring honour to Ethiopia. South Africa was original- the country. ly scheduled to compete, but were CUP OF Team captain Victor Wanyama disqualified due to the apartheid pol- thanked Raila for coming to give the icies of the government then in pow- squad moral support as they prepare er. Since then, the tournament has NATIONS? to make their first appearance in grown greatly, making it necessary the African finals in 15 years. Raila to hold a qualifying tournament.By conveyed the greetings of President 1998 the field had expanded to 16 “The ball laughs, radiant, Uhuru Kenyatta to the team. countries and this year’s event will in the air. He brings her down, puts But for the person who is a football involve 24 countries for the first her to sleep, showers her with com- blonde what is the African Cup of time. pliments, dances with her, and see- Nations? In 2019 for the fourth straight time, and Egypt will host the 2019 tourna- drid) will be driving the midfields of ing such things never before seen The CAF Africa Cup of Nations, of- the African Cup of Nations will be ment that starts of Friday. Ivory Coast and Ghana. Crystal Pal- his admirers pity their unborn ficially CAN (French: Coupe d’Af- hosted by an alternative after the Egypt is hosting for the 5th time ace striker Wilfried Zaha will also grandchildren who will never see rique des Nations), also referred to original hosting country dropped and six stadiums in four cities will be a key player for Ivory Coast. them.” ― Eduardo Galeano as AFCON, or Total Africa Cup of out or had the right withdrawn.In be host matches. The opening game Liverpool’s Naby Keïta, missed the On Thursday, Former Prime Min- Nations for sponsorship reasons, is 2013, South Africa replaced Libya; kicks-off on Friday, June 21 with Champions League Final against ister Raila Odinga paid the Kenyan the main international association Equatorial Guinea took over from Egypt against Zimbabwe. Egypt Spurs and it is still not clear whether football team in Egypt a surprise football competition in Africa. It Morocco two years later; Libya was has won the tournament 7 times - 2 he will be fit enough to play mean- visit at their hotel in Cairo. He was is sanctioned by the Confederation chosen for 2017 but Gabon hosted; more than the next best, Cameroon. ingful part for Guinea at the ACN. accompanied by Devolution SC of African Football (CAF) and was Cameroon had the rights withdrawn In all 14 countries have won the Af- The video assistant referee (VAR) rican Cup of Nations and 10 of the will be used but only starting at the past-winners will be part of the 2019 round of 16. tournament. The last first time win- The most intriguing facts about the ner was Zambia in 2012. tournament include the fact that Burundi, Madagascar, and Maurita- Samuel Eto’o holds the record for nia are all making a first appearance the most goals scored at the finals in the finals. Kenya returns to the -18.The most goals scored in a sin- finals for the first time in 15 years, gle tournament was by Ndaye Mu- while Tanzania will take a bow after lamba of Zaire who scored 9 goals an absence of close to four decades. in 1974. Another intriguing fact Six groups of four with the top two is that both Essam El Hadary and from each group and the four best Ahmed Hassan (Egypt) have both third-place finishers moving on the won four African Championships - knockout rounds that start July 5. 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010. The final will be played on July 19, It’s been some time since Kenya at the Cairo International Stadium. achieved glory at this tournament In terms of awards the Winner is but we are hopeful that the Victor awarded $4.5M; Runners-up $2.5M; Wanyama led team will achieve Semi-finalists $2M; Quarter-final- some great scores and even ulti- ists $800,000. There will be many mately wins the tournament. well known names playing at the African Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) will line up for Egypt while club mate Sadio Mane is one of Senegal’s stars along with Napoli center-back Kalidou Kouli- baly. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) will be in Nigeria’s midfield and Man- chester City’s Riyad Mahrez will look to inspire Algeria. Tottenham Hotspur’s Victor Wanya- ma is Kenya’s star player and Hakim Ziyech (Ajax) in one of four Dutch-born players who might start for Morocco. Ajax teammate Andre Onana will be Cameroon’ starting goalkeeper. Franck Kessie (Milan) and Thomas Partey (Atletico Ma-

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