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FALLING OUT SUSPICIOUS DEALS JARED KWAGA WAS AWARDED CONTRACTS WORTH SH1.6BN Chebukati fi res Chiloba, cites gross misconduct  e IEBC yesterday formally sacked Obado’s proxies CEO Ezra Chiloba who has been suspended since April. Chiloba was indicted by the commission’s internal audit report which revealed taxpayers could have lost millions in fl awed procurement s and services for the general election. got Sh2.5 billion PAGE 2 AUDIT REPORT Why former REA boss in tender scams Ng’ang’a is EACC obtained orders to freeze six bank accounts and preserve 37 parcels of land in trouble An internal audit by the Rural Electrifi cation Authority Board has exposed blatant abuse of offi ce and manipulation of tenders putting former CEO Ng’ang’a Munyu in the spotlight. Munyu was kicked out by the board and is now being pursued by the anti-graft agency. PAGE 7

POISONOUS Senate grills KRA, Kebs over rotting maize in silos A Senate committee has quizzed Malaba Border Agencies over the entry of Sh8 billion maize that is now rotting in silos across the country. It also grilled Kebs, KRA and Kephis offi cials. PAGE 8

VOICES KENNETH LUSAKA GOVERNOR CHARGED WITH MURDER, REMANDED Senate visits IN THE DOCK: Obado at the Milimani law court yesterday where he was charged with the murder of Sharon Otieno. He denied the charge / COLLINS KWEYU the grassroots FELIX OLICK AND SUSAN MUHINDI/ funds to local and off shore accounts. county for the “high value contracts” in Australia, Hong Kong and China, PAGE 20 The Ethics and Anti Corruption According to EACC documents after which they would wire the mo- as the Star reported exclusively on Commission is pursuing a trail of fi led in court, Obado and his asso- ney to Obado’s accomplices, espe- Saturday transactions involving an intricate ciates registered about 30 compa- cially one Jared Peter Odoyo Oluoch According to the documents, web of suspected proxy companies nies soon after he became governor Kwaga. Kwaga’s companies have been paid through which beleaguered Migori through which they have pocketed Kwaga, investigations reveal, also Sh1.6 billion since 2013. governor Okoth Obado is believed Sh2.5 billion in “fi ctitious” contracts. made huge international transfers to have siphoned billions of county  e fi rms would be paid by the to, among others, Obado’s children CONTINUED ON PAGES 4 5 2 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018

PHOTO STORY MAN KILLED

An accident on Waiyaki MPs in blame game Way where a military truck hit a motorist over Narok clashes yesterday /DOUGLAS OKIDDY LUKE AWICH AND RITA DAMARY/ A war of words has erupted between Kalenjin and Masaai lawmakers over the Narok clashes. One person has died as 26 have been hospitalised following clashes in Olposimoru at the border of Nakuru and Narok counties. Hundreds of residents have been displaced and 50 houses were torched. ree Rift Valley MPs want Narok senator Leda- ma Olekina, Narok North MP Moitalel Kenta and former Nairobi speaker Alex Magelo investigated over a spate of violence that has rocked Narok and Nakurui counties. e MPs - Nelson Koech (Belgut), Hillary Kosgei (Kipkelion West) and Kipsengeret Koros (Soin-Sigowet) - also want President Uhuru Kenyatta to sack Environment CS Keriako Tobiko over what they claim is “open bias” on the issue. e lawmakers claimed the clashes along the border of Narok and Nakuru counties is politically instigated. ey accused the three MPs of inciting members of their community against Kalenjins. “On July 27, Masaai leaders organised a rally and gave the gov- 10 SUSPECT CONTRACTS ernment a 14-day ultimatum to remove some com- munity from Mau or they would do it themselves,” Kosgei said. Koech said, “As an immediate measure, let me beseech the Government to stop any eviction or threat of eviction.” IEBC sacks Chiloba But in a quick rejoinder, Moitalel dismissed claims of incitement claiming they only supported government’s eviction programme contrary to the claims by the Rift Valley lawmakers. He accused after long suspension the MPs of creating unnecessary tension to stop the ongoing Mau eviction urging the government not to stop the exercise. CEO had been indicted by commission’s internal audit report “Eviction from Mau is unstoppable. It is actually those three MPs from Rift Valley that should be in- JAMES MBAKA the Wafula Chebukati-led commis- I am aware of,” Limo said when re- vestigated. ey don’t come from Narok so what is @onchirimbaka sion in a protracted legal duel to keep sponding to the Star’s inquiry if the their interest in Mau?” Kenta said. his job after he was sent on compul- commission had made a decision to e government has beefed up security in Olpo- e Independent Electoral and sory leave to pave the way for an in- sack Chiloba. simoru. Peter Kimutai, a resident in Olenguruone, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 TUESDAY, Boundaries Commission yesterday dependent audit. But when he received the audit said the reemergence of clashes in Olposimoru formally sacked CEO Ezra Chiloba Yesterday’s decision to fi nally sack report, Chebukati had indicated that started after assailants allegedly killed a man with who has been on suspension since Chiloba for gross misconduct was a copy had been submitted to inves- arrows, sparking outrage. OCPD Joseph Kisombe April. arrived at after a meeting attended tigating agencies to probe the pro- said the man is believed to have been following Chiloba had been indicted by the by Chebukati and commissioners curement and hold to account cul- his stolen cows. Angered by the action, a section of commission’s internal audit report Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye. prits even as he hinted at sweeping the villagers mobilised themselves and trailed the which revealed taxpayers could have e commission had invited Chi- changes at the secretariat. animals deep into Olposumoru but were accost- lost millions in fl awed procurement loba to appear before its disciplinary “ e report confi rms the concerns ed during the mission leaving several with arrow of goods and services for the 2017 committee yesterday morning but raised by the plenary before com- wounds. General Election. he failed to show up. After the audit missioning of the audit. e report e report, which was published report indicted him, the commis- will inform internal actions the com- on August 20, examined Sh6.2 bil- sion wanted Chiloba to explain some mission will take in terms of dealing lion worth of 31 contracts the com- of the decisions he made leading to with the issues raised,” he said in a ‘UNABLE TO CONCEIVE’ mission entered into during last possible loss of public funds. statement then. year’s general and repeat presiden- Last evening, Chebukati did not Following the decision to send tial elections. e auditors conclud- respond to calls and texts from the the CEO on compulsory leave in ‘Kidnapped’ woman ed that after reviewing the tenders, Star to confi rm the latest develop- April, three commissioners - Con- there was no value for taxpayers’ ments. However, IEBC communica- nie Maina, Paul Kurgat and Margaret money in 10 contracts worth Sh4.6 tions manager Andrew Limo said he Mwachanya - announced their resig- was not pregnant billion. Chiloba has been engaging was not aware. “Not anything that nation on April 16. BRIAN OTIENO/ e abduction saga surrounding 20-year-old Saida Abdulrahman, who is said to have been abducted last ursday, has taken a dramatic STAR SURVEY HIT OR MISS twist after police revealed she was never pregnant as she claimed. Mombasa DCI boss Jacob Kanake told TODAY’S QUESTION reporters tests reveal she was not pregnant. “In fact, doctors say she is unable to conceive Should Governor because she has a problem with her uterus,” Kanake said. He spoke in his offi ce. Saida has made Okoth Obado resign? her family believe she was eight months pregnant. Her mother Khadija Bwanaomar and husband Mohamed Abdulrahman said they had no reason to doubt her story. “I raised her well. I don’t know why YESTERDAY’S QUESTION she would do such a thing to us,” the woman, who at one point appealed to her daughter’s supposed RAILA ODINGA BORDER AGENCIES Do you think the abductors to let her go, said. Says war on graft won’t stop Official quizzed over maize imports Kanake said he had ordered Saida to undergo handshake is to blame for gynacological and psychiatric tests. “ e gynaecol- the increased taxes? NASA leader Raila Odinga (pictured) e Senate ad hoc committee qui- ogist’s report indicate she never conceived. Neither has warned that the war on corruption zzed Malaba Border Agencies over did she have an abortion.” YES 52% has just begun and he and President the entry of maize worth Sh8 billion Muslims for Human Rights, the lobby group Uhuru Kenyatta will not relent until that is now rotting in silos across that was following up on the story, said they did Kenya is rid of the vice. He said those Kenya. e maize crisis ad hoc com- their work. “We are equally shocked by the turn who have stolen public cash have to mittee led by Uasin Gishu senator of events,” said Muhuri chair Khelef Khalifa. ey NO 48% be arrested, prosecuted and jailed, Margaret Kamar (pictured) took Kebs, spoke at the Urban Police Station where police and the cash recovered. Raila spoke KRA and Kephis to task on whether handed Saida to the family. Kanake said they are still on Saturday during the burial of Prof. proper mechanisms were put in place piecing together more evidence to fi nd the motive George Godia. See Page 28 in allowing imports. See Page 8 behind all the allegations. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 3 CORRIDORS OF POWER Auditor General Edward Ouko on June 12 /JOHN CHESOLI

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

CONSTRUCTION HAS STALLED FOR SEVEN YEARS

Labour ministry inflated cost FOLLOWING reports that DCI George Kinoti (pictured) is pursuing him, an acting MD of one of the leading parastatals in the energy sector has panicked. He no longer sleeps in his palatial of office by Sh20m – report home within Nairobi’s Karen area or picks calls. Most of his aides have no idea where he PS Ibrahim Mohamed at pains to explain queries raised by Auditor General Ouko spends his nights in the wake of the renewed anti-graft war. He is said to have pocketed a cial year 2009-10, the project is workmanship, with signage list- cool Sh100 million in kickbacks from both local still not complete seven years lat- ing of the contractors missing on and international firms to award some contro- LUKE AWICH versial tenders. Our mole in the government @TheStarKenya er. The builders’ work was divided site as required. into five phases with construction Labour PS Ibrahim Mohamed agency says the usually arrogant boss has Auditor General Edward Ouko has being advertised, evaluated and was at pains to explain why the toned down after learning his juniors are willing queried the stalled construction awarded to different contractors project has dragged for the years. to testify against him. of a Sh480 million research com- per floor,” Ouko said in a report. “The ministry advertised for the plex in Nairobi by the Ministry of The implementation of the building works through an open DID a governor from western Kenya dash Labour. builders’ works directed that tender against the available funds into a saloon car at a posh hotel in Kisumu to Construction of the research in- basement, ground and first floors which was adjusted and awarded hide from his party boss who was having a stitute office complex in Industrial be done by one contractor and sec- by the ministerial tender commit- function in the same hotel? Well, Corridors is Area has stalled since 2009 even ond and third floors by another. tee to Lunao Enterprises at a sum TENDER after the government pumped The upper floors were to be done of Sh71,239,810.80,” Mohamed aware that the governor, driven by a woman, Sh324 million into the project. by yet another contractor. “This told the National Assembly’s Pub- FOR OFFICE was not accompanied by his aides as they sped The complex was to help the has led to delays and occasioned lic Accounts committee. off from the hotel. Those who spotted him ministry keep abreast with Labour the escalation of advertisement “Phase two and three were BUILDING and the woman questioned why he was not industry issues. Ouko has ques- and tender costs,” Ouko said. awarded to Makuyo Construction AWARDED accompanied by his security detail considering tioned the ministry’s decision to The Audiotor General has also Co Ltd and Blue Stream Enterpris- his status. Corridors learnt that the county increase the cost of the project by raised queries with the omission es at a cost of Sh68,126,344.40 and TO THREE boss had slept in the hotel and it emerged that Sh20 million. of the project’s completion date. Sh30,751,500.05 respectively,” the DIFFERENT he did not want to meet his party boss because An audit inspection carried out team chaired by Ugunja MP Opiyo “Although the construction of he has recently been leaning towards a senior this project started in the finan- in 2016 showed there was poor Wandayi heard yesterday. CONTRACTORS Jubilee official ahead of 2022 politics.

IS the Jubilee party mulling taking action CARTOON against two female MPs from central Kenya who were at the forefront of opposing Pre- sident Uhuru Kenyatta’s memorandum last Thursday? Well, a mole confided in Corridors that the ruling party is unhappy with Kiambu woman representative Gathoni Wamuchomba and her Laikipia counterpart Catherine Wa- ruguru for their vocal defiance to the party directive. Also singled out is Marsabit’s Safia Adan. Show cause letters could well be on the way to the the three waheshimiwas in a bid to nip dissent.

A senior parliamentary official is on the spot for his globetrotting missions. The official is said to have muzzled a number of his juniors and decided that it is him who must travel or there would be no such trips. The official has gone ahead and partnered with one of the leaders of Parliament with whom they have been trave- lling a lot around the globe. Even in cases where his juniors require opportunity for exposure, the official has been adamant on travelling. There has been grumbling in the corridors of Parlia- ment over lucrative foreign trips and it is only a matter of time before the matter explodes. Some are plotting a scheme to deliberately sabotage his work in a well-designed go-slow likely to commence in a few weeks. 4 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 SUSPICIOUS DEALS JARED KWAGA WAS AWARDED CONTRACTS WORTH SH1.6BN news

Obado’s proxies received Sh2.7bn in tender scams FROM PAGE 1/ “These funds have Others named as the governor’s dures,” EACC documents filed in A month later, Obado’s govern- been used to to acquire and con- associates who have allegedly ben- court state. ment paid another Sh7.2 million to struct properties worth over Sh1 efited from fraudulent deals in- The anti-graft detectives ana- Deltrack ICT Services at Co-oper- billion registered in the gover- clude Joram Opala Otieno, Patroba lyzed particulars of the suspected ative Bank and after a few weeks nor’s and Kwaga’s names. We have Ochanda Otieno, Beatrice Akinyi firms from the registrar of com- Sh3 million was wired to Owino traced these properties,” EACC Ogutu and Kennedy Odhiambo panies and established that the and Opala — each receiving Sh1.5 said in court papers. Akello. entities are indeed associated with million. EACC which has been tracking Kwaga, Opala and Ochanda are only a few individuals. In a clear indication that the the dealings long before Sharon’s blood brothers while Akinyi is For instance, Owino is director supposed independent contractors murder saga, discretely obtained Kwaga’s wife and a close associate of Mbigo Enterprises Ltd and Jan- are known to each other, Joyush court order for a six-months’ of Obado’s spouse, Hellen Adhi- to Construction Company, both of Business, owned by Ochanda, re- freeze of six bank accounts and ambo Odie. whose accounts have been frozen. ceived over Sh8.2 million in two preservation of 37 parcels of land There was also a firm, Kajulu Joram Opala is a director of Del- tranches from the Migori county on December 1, 2017. Business, registered in the name of track ICT Services and Seltrack government on May 15. The preservation order was Kwaga’s mother, Penina Auma. Consultants while Ochanda is di- However, five days later, the en- again extended on June 21, 2018, “A small group of persons, well rector of Joyush Business. tire amount was debited to Kwa- for a further four months. known to be proxies of Mr Okoth EACC has also analyzed the ac- ga’s account. Of these properties mostly situ- Obado, the governor Migori coun- counts to show the close associa- On December 30, 2015, Seltrack ated in Migori county, 22 are regis- ty, have registered a large number tion of the contractors. Consultants received Sh7.5 million tered in Kwaga’s name. of companies and firms for the sole In May 2015 for instance, Del- from the county coffers and the “Communication link analysis purpose of fraudulent acquisition track ICT Services was paid Sh17.71 entire amount was offloaded the indicates that the governor is in of public funds through unmerit- million by Migori county govern- following day to Kwaga’s accounts. constant communication with Jar- ed award of high value contracts, ment. But three days later, the en- Owino and his firms also made ed Kwaga,” EACC said. some fictitious by way of circum- tire cash was debited to Kwaga’s payments to Kwaga and received Sources told the Star that Kwaga vention of procurement proce- accounts. huge amounts from the same man lives large in Migori and was at one of up to Sh9 million in a single time being guarded by six police transaction. officers. ALSO FROZEN ARE THE ACCOUNTS OF HELLEN OBADO AT EQUITY But it is the probe on Kwaga’s Another of the alleged Obado accounts that has shocked detec- accomplices, Ernest Omondi Ow- BANK, AWENDO BRANCH, WHICH HAS SH784,451 AND AN ACCOUNT tives. ino, who also has a chain of firms IDENTIFIED AS KUKU NI PESA AT EQUITY BANK, MIGORI, WHICH HAS On November 25, 2015, Kwaga has been paid a cool Sh722.8 mil- transferred Sh8.8 million to Acho- lion. SH700,660 la Akoth and a further Sh1.9 mil- Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 5 SUSPICIOUS DEALS JARED KWAGA WAS AWARDED CONTRACTS WORTH SH1.6BN

Sharon’s mother Melida Auma with friends and Sharon’s mum faces Obado as relatives at the Milimani law court yesterday he denies killing her daughter / COLLINS KWEYU SUSAN MUHINDI muhindi_suu/ any be carried out,” he said on be- In a statement issued in the EXPERT COMMENT Migori governor Okoth Obado yes- half of his client. morning before the trial, the DPP SUBA CHURCHILL terday became the fi rst person to In his affi davit, Obado says he is said persons featuring prominently be charged in connection with the married to Hellen Obado and they in the murder were either employ- murder of Sharon Otieno as investi- have six school going children who ees of the county government or gators continue to pursue the actual depend on him for all their fi nan- close acquaintances of the governor Resign, you killers said to be on the run. cial needs. assigned to handle the matter care- Other suspects, among them “ e off ence of murder like all fully to avoid public ridicule and have disgraced Obado’s personal assistants, Miche- other off ences is bailable under the political backlash. al Juma Oyamo Caspal Obiero, are law.  e said allegations howev- “Sharon and her unborn baby your offi ce expected to be charged tomorrow. er grave cannot deny me my basic lost their lives in a gruesome and Obado who has spent the week- fundamental rights and freedoms horrifying manner in the hands of igori governor Okoth Obado end in police custody appeared as enshrined in the constitution,” her killers. My offi ce is therefore must immediately resign calm but pensive in the face of ac- Obado said. committed to ensuring that all the Mnow that he has been cusations of murdering his lover, perpetrators of the heinous act are charged. Constitution Article 73 Sharon. CO-ACCUSED brought to book and subjected to places leadership responsibility He denied the charge and imme-  e prosecution led by Deputy the due process of the law,” read on public offi cers.  eir authority diately his lawyers urged the court Director Jacob Ondari applied for part of the statement. is in public trust, exercised to to release him on bail on grounds the case to be mentioned tomor-  e DPP said they were able to es- demonstrate respect for the that his family solely depends on row when Obado’s co-accused tablish that motor vehicle KCL 481 people, bring honour to the him and will suff er if he is detained. will be arraigned in court. Obado K, Toyota Fielder dark grey in col- nation, dignity to the offi ce and But Justice Jesse Lessit directed was whisked away to the Milimani or, was used in the alleged kidnap- promote public confi dence. that Obado be remanded at the In- basement cells at 11.20am as a few ping of Sharon and Nation Group  e governor must not dustrial Area prison and scheduled supporters who had thronged the journalist Barrack Oduor. Sharon’s seek and fi nd refugee in the the bail application for hearing today. courtroom lined to to greet him. body was later found on September constitutional provision of being Renown for her strictness in Outside the courts, a group of 4 in a thicket near Oyugis town. innocent until proven guilty.  is court, the presiding judge of the women chanted and displayed  e vehicle was intercepted on 16 is a criminal matter and a case of criminal division of the High Court placards written in dholuo “To September within Migori town and morals and ethics. As a governor in Nairobi is a jurist of few words. ngama Okoth Ka chode to Iywogo its driver, Jackson Otieno Gombe, wielding great power, he must Among the prominent cases she Nang’o?” meaning “Mtu ameku- arrested. meet ethical requirements, has handled include murder case fi a kwa umalaya unamlilia nini?” When Gombe was questioned, it not only be free of criminal against businessman Kamlesh Pat- (why mourn someone who has died emerged that the vehicle operates culpability. tni and recently the murder case through prostitution). as a taxi within Migori county and If we take Constitution against prison beauty queen Ruth Others chanted, “Release our is registered in the name of Olivia Chapter 6 on leadership and Kamande. While she freed Pattni Governor, Free Obado!” Oloo Adhiambo, an employee of the integrity to the next level, for lack of evidence, she sentenced One Florence Achieng was cap- Migori county government. individuals accused or merely Kamande to death for killing her tured off ering her apologies to Olivia is married to Caspal facing accusations must step boyfriend in cold blood. the governor. “Obado is the most Ojwang Obiero who also works at down. Obado was accused of murder- honest person we know and if it is the county as PA to the governor.  ey should learn from ing Sharon between September about committing adultery every “ e car track system in the vehi- former Nairobi deputy governor 3-4, 2018, in Rachuonyo sub coun- African man has done it. If he had cle was deactivated on September 3 Polycarp Igathe who did the ty within Homa Bay county jointly an ill motive in the case, the preg- –the date of the incident and reacti- honourable thing and resigned, Obado’s proxies received with others not before court. nancy would have been terminat- vated the following day.  is clearly not because he faced ethics Obado’s defence lawyers includ- ed,” she off ered. was a well calculated move by the questions or committed a felony. ed former judge Nicholas Ombija, Sharon’s mother on the other killers to conceal the movement of He found himself unable to work Evans Ondieki, Cliff Ombeta and hand left the court quietly looking the vehicle in question,” the DPP with the governor, with whom Rodgers Sagana. Ombija told Justice frail and lost in her thoughts. said. he had been elected. He didn’t Lessit that his client is not a fl ight persist but quit — the best way to risk and will attend court whenever set a good example for all public Sh2.7bn in tender scams required to do so. ‘THE OFFENCE OF MURDER LIKE ALL OTHER OFFENCES IS BAILABLE offi cers. “I shall abide by all conditions Obado and others have been lion to the same person on January that shall be set by the court as a UNDER THE LAW. THE SAID ALLEGATIONS HOWEVER GRAVE CANNOT charged with murder. His 26, 2016. On the same day, anoth- prerequisite for being granted bail. I DENY ME MY BASIC FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS AS accounts also have been frozen er Sh819,280 was transferred to shall not interfere with witnesses in and if he were released, the Okoth Scarlet Susan. this matter or investigations should ENSHRINED IN THE CONSTITUTION’ Ethics and Anti-Corruption EACC has confi rmed that Scarlet Commission would arrest is Obado’s daughter and suspects and arraign him in an anti- that Achola Akoth is also one of corruption court.  e lesson we his children. EACC says it may ap- Migori learn from Obado is that nobody ply for mutual legal assistance as County is invincible.  is case has provided under Kenyan laws fol- THE MONEY shattered the aura of invincibility lowing discoveries of internation- 2.7BN around governors and magnifi ed al money transfers to his children the principle of equality before and others in Australia, Hong Kong TRAIL t h e l aw. and China. 199.8  e greatest letdown is that the EACC has frozen the accounts COUNTY STAFF M EACC has concentrated only on of Janto Construction Limited RECEIVING PAYMENTS corruption but failed to pursue (Sh4,000,317), Marowa Stores ethics.  e commission is the (Sh1,711,134) and Mbigo Enterpris- County custodian of the regime of ethical es (Sh2,067,058). Staff standards and practices to which Also frozen are the accounts people in public service must of Hellen Obado at Equity Bank, adhere. Awendo branch, which has To entrench a culture in which Sh784,451 and an account identi- 24.8 70.3 32.9 1.5 70.4 people voluntarily quit offi ce fi ed as Kuku Ni Pesa at Equity Bank, M M M M M the moment ethical issues arise, Migori, which has Sh700,660. the EACC needs to go fl at out Besides the frozen account, the to enforce not only criminal EACC also obtained preservation Dolphus Jotush Majay Southern Swyfcom standards but also ethics so that orders over 37 parcels of land one day we will live true to the mostly situated within Migori Software Business Invt. Builders ENG leadership and integrity ideals of town and suspected to be proceeds our Constitution. of graft. Of these, 22 parcels belong e coordinator of the to Kwaga, four to Owino, six to Director: Patroba Director: Patroba Director: Chacha Director: Jessica Director: Patroba National Civil Society Congress Opala and three to Akinyi. Ochanda Otieno Ochanda Otieno Justus Olima Luvandwa Ochanda Otieno spoke to the Star 6 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 NEWS GENERAL

DON’T MAKE A CRISIS OF THIS RESIDENTS FOLLOW CASE Migori operations disrupted as Obado Tax increase is slight and it’s for is held over murder

MANUEL ODENY / Migori town your own good, Ruto tells nation residents spent the better part of yesterday morning glued to their Says debt is within the state’s ability to service and MPs who opposed tax are myopic televisions to follow proceedings at Milimani law courts where Governor Okoth Obado denied murdering Sharon Otieno. For the last few days, residents BARRY SALIL have been discussing Obado’s @barrysalil arrest and as they milled around newspaper stands. Newspaper Deputy President William Ruto vendor Denis Angolo said the papers yesterday defended the recent tax sold depending on the headline. increase, saying it is for the good of “Most newspapers are sold out by the country. 10am. Business has been booming,” He said the country’s domestic he said. and external debts are within the Operations at the Migori government’s ability to service and a government have almost ground to “crisis should not be created out of it. a halt. The executive has not held a The DP dismissed MPs who op- meeting as most senior staff have posed the tax increase in Parliament been operating between Nairobi and last week saying they are “myopic”. Migori. “All the county’s development Obado, his two aides – Caspal programmes are being funded by Obiero and Michael Oyamo – and either local taxes or borrowed money bodyguard Elvis Omondi are in police and it’s like that across developing custody, following the killing of nations,” Ruto said. He said the gov- Sharon and her unborn child at the ernment is neither blind nor being beginning of this month. driven by selfish interests in the Others are taxi driver Jack “slight increase in tax”. Ruto said Gombe and former Kanyidoto MCA the tax will help the country fulfil Lawrence Mula. “The arrests have its needs and wants. struck at the heart of the county The DP said all governments use government since every decision taxes to service debt obligations as revolves around the governor and it seeks others for developments his family. Most have not set foot in projects. Ruto spoke in Kapsabet Migori since then,” a senior county Showgrounds during the launch William Ruto commissioning the Nandi county CIDP and Kapsabet municipality charter yesterday /BARRY SALIL government officer said. of Nandi county’s Big Four agenda. On Friday, Lands executive Elijah The DP said the funds collected by check its borrowing. fuel products to double fares. “We “The handshake made all leaders Odhiambo, who is Obado’s brother- the national government go to the Ruto said the government needs have heard of butcheries increas- speak with one voice,” Ruto said. in-law, called for calm. “We call on counties. taxes to develop and it is aware of ing the cost of meat, claiming fuel MPs on Thursday passed the Fi- residents to remain calm and call on “The magical development you’re its borrowing limits. “Look at the prices had gone up. Be warned! We nance Bill, 2018 in which President the Judiciary to expedite the case. witnessing in our counties across the number of electricity connections, will get you because you are part of Uhuru Kenyatta had proposed eight We don’t want the process to be nation are the same resources flow- which has risen from 2.3 million in those undermining the stability of per cent VAT on fuel. It was previous- politicised,” he said. ing from the national government,” 2013 to 6.8 million households now,” the country,” DP said. ly 16 per cent. MPs had previously Odhiambo, in a press conference Ruto said. He differed with Emgwen the DP said. He told lawmakers in the Senate passed an amendment to Bill, sus- where the journalists were not MP Alex Kosgey who had expressed Ruto, however, criticised some and National Assembly to work to- pending the 16 per cent tax for two allowed to ask any question, said the fears that the future of the country PSV operators for taking advantage gether since the country is united years. But Uhuru rejected the Bill county government’s operations is bleak if the government does not of eight per cent VAT increase on and that there is no opposition. and returned it to the House. have been running smoothly.

HORRIFIC MURDER Sharon’s mum weeps, Obado stoic

JAMES MBAKA / Sharon Otieno’s home in Migori in the quest for He stared straight ahead as his parents sobbed uncontrollably justice for their daughter. Sharon name was mentioned in the same as Migori governor Okoth Obado was seven months’ pregnant. Obado sentence as murder. stood stoically in the dock to deny acknowledged paternity. However, missing was his wife, murdering their daughter who was Auma occasionally broke Hellen, who had accompanied pregnant with his son. down and her visibly pained the governor a week ago to a press Melida Auma and Douglas Otieno husband would often take out his conference to deny killing Sharon. were as much the centre of attraction handkerchief and wipe away her Sharon must have confided in her as the accused. Their presence tears. most trusted friend — her mother — in court to witness Obado being The court teemed with lawyers the secrets of her love life and her charged was testament to both the exchanging greetings, giving the air intimate relationship with Migori huge public outrage and sympathy of an ordinary setting — until Obado county’s most powerful man. the gruesome murder has generated. was brought into the dock to plead Perhaps it was the memories of Back at home, the case has split to the charges at around 9am. Sharon’s heartrending stories and the politically charged county It wasn’t until 11.25am that he escapades with the governor that further. did, seaming pensive as Justice Jesse plagued her as she gazed upward The Otienos arrived before 8am Lessit read out the charges. before breaking down at the sight and sat in the third row behind For the first time, the parents saw of the county boss. the benches usually occupied by the accused killer at close range. With the tragic turn of events advocates. He is accused of murder, aiding, that ended not just in the horrific Auma wore a white dress and a abetting and financing the crime. murder of her 26-year-old daughter black jacket. She was supported by Obado looked every bit the but also termination of foetus, Auma two women. impressive executive, wearing a navy had to ponder how she would raise Douglas Otieno, the father of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno, wipes She and her husband had travelled blue suit, a white shirt and and blue Sharon’s three surviving children tears from his wife Melida Auma’s eyes at a Milimani court yesterday /COLLINS KWEYU overnight to Nairobi from their and white striped tie. without a mother’s love. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 7 NEWS GENERAL

WIFE MAIN SUSPECT APPOINTED ADVISER Dead trader didn’t suff er seizure, says doctor Wakoli tells Wangamati to be ready for truth

MALEMBA MKONGO/ Traces of drugs Jagatram was found dead under BRIAN OJAMAA/ Former Bumula MP President Mwai Kibaki as assistant found in the body of a Malindi unclear circumstances. Gikonyo Bifwoli Wakoli says he will advise minister. It didn’t stop me from businessman recovered from a dismissed claims Jagatram must Bungoma governor Wycliff e pinpointing wrongdoings.  anks to swimming pool in a Watamu resort have suff ered a seizure in the Wangamati “accordingly without my governor for off ering me a job, were antieplieptic medication. swimming pool. Traces of Barbiturate fear or favour”. but be prepared to heed my advice Dr Dan Gikonyo yesterday said was found in his urine. Wangamati appointed Wakoli or I’ll quit,” he said in Webuye East Jimmy Jagatram, who is believed Gikonyo said his South African as his adviser on land matters two amid laughter from the crowd. to have been murdered by his wife, doctor friends prescribed the drugs weeks ago. He also appointed chief “ e only request I want to make was under medication to control after Jagatram sought further offi cers.  e list is to be tabled in the to you, governor, is to have ears convulsions. medication. He had been sick for assembly today when MCAs return because I don’t fear any human He testifi ed in a case in which two months, was hospitalised three from recess. Wakoli welcomed the being. Prepare to be told the truth for SUSPENDED IN JULY Amina Shiraz has been charged with times and was in critical condition appointment but told the county your own good.” He said the plan to killing her husband in July 2015, at during one of the occasions. chief to be ready to be told the truth. have police live outside station will KWS offi cers given Medina Palms Resort, Watamu.  e hearing continues today. “I was appointed by former increase crime. show-cause letters en REA over rhino deaths chief executive Nganga Munyu STAR REPORTER/  e Kenya Wildlife and then Kitui Service has offi cially commenced governor Julius disciplinary action against offi cers Malombe during suspended over the death of 10 the signing of rhinos in July. a partnership In July 25, Tourism and Wildlife CS agreement on Najib Balala (pictured) suspended Kitui County six offi cers for “unacceptable Accelerated Rural professional negligence when the Electrifi cation rhinos were being translocated to Project at the Tsavo East Park”. Kitui Kefri Centre  ey were deputy director of on May 23, 2014 biodiversity, research and monitoring /MUSEMBI NZENGU Samuel Kasiki, head of veterinary and capture Francis Gakuya, head of capture service Isaac Leekolol, Tsavo East senior warden Felix Mwangangi, head of ecological monitoring Mohammed Omar and senior scientist Fredrick Lala. Last week, the offi cers received show-cause letters from the board. “We’re expected to respond by this week.  is is the standard disciplinary route that could have been taken from the fi rst day. But, unfortunately, we were condemned and sent packing INCORRECT SUPPLY FIGURES unheard and exposed to mob lynch,” an offi cer said. A source yesterday told the Star that Balala’s action was political and Ex-CEO manipulated tenders had no legal basis, hence the board has acted to avoid lawsuits. FACES IMPERSONATION CHARGES for rural electrifi cation — audit Obado’s bodyguard Report puts former boss Munyu in trouble over his role in irregular award of contracts nabbed for ‘getting

AP job irregularly’ during his tenure. fred Oduor and human resources for transformers were awarded to  ere was evidence of contrac- manager Elizabeth Onoka. fi rms from India. Between 2013-17, SUSAN MUHINDI/ Detectives yesterday FELIX OLICK tors being awarded tenders even Sources told the Star that the four 24 companies from India benefi tted, arrested a bodyguard of Migori @ eStarKenya though they had not been prequal- have also been summoned for ques- four from Tanzania, and two each governor Okoth Obado for allegedly ifi ed.  ere was also proof of compa- tioning by EACC sleuths. from China and Sri Lanka. using another public offi cer’s An internal audit by the Rural Elec- nies that were added unilaterally by  e audit also unearthed possible Between 2008-17, 1,960 trans- academic certifi cates to get a job. trifi cation Board has exposed abuse Munyu to a closed list of prequalifi ed multiple payments for same jobs on formers failed. Of these, 445 were John Chacha was arrested outside of offi ce and manipulation of ten- contractors and later awarded un- diff erent contracts by the fi nance from Schilchar Technolois Ltd of the Milimani law courts as he came ders, putting former CEO Nganga duly large proportions of contracts. department. It raised the red fl ag India. to escort and guard Obado, who Munyu in trouble. A case in point is a fi rm identi- on failure of transformers, which,  e purchase of defective trans- was charged with the murder of his Munyu was kicked out by the fi ed as GEBCO, which was awarded it notes, was beyond REA’s average formers has already led to an un- 26-year-old lover Sharon Otieno. board and is being pursued by the more than 20 per cent of tenders in failure rate of fi ve per cent. precedented purge at Kenya Power, In a tweet, the EACC said it anti-graft agency. Detectives are ex- one year. “ ere was one instance where a where the entire management was forwarded the fi le to the Director of pected to grill him on Friday over the “Contract management has been contractor who had supplied trans- sweptaway in the renewed anti-graft Public Prosecutions, who allowed discrepancies noted in the number very poor at the authority.  e CEO’s formers that had a disproportionate- war. Among those being prosecuted them to arrest and charge John of schools supplied with power be- offi ce was found to have direct con- ly very high failure rate was subse- are former MDs Ken Tarus and Ben Chacha Nyamohanga, alias Mwita tween 2015-17. trol over award of contracts, where quently awarded a supply contract Chumo. Moses Mogaya, with impersonation. It  e audit showed that 22,063 pub- data emanated from his offi ce to before due diligence was conducted  e REA audit also uncovered nu- said ‘Chacha’ violated Section 384 of lic primary schools were supplied corporate planning department for on them,” the report states. merous cases of contractors losing the Penal Code. with electricity as at December 2016, execution to awarding of contracts,” “ is resulted in factory pre-man- materials or performing dismally, yet “We received a complaint, contrary to the data presented to the the audit report reads. ufacturing tests confi rming that the their performance bonds or insur- conducted investigations and ministry by the management show- Besides Munyu, the REA Board last supplier didn’t have the capacity to ance covers were not cashed on time established that the subject used ing 23,337 institutions. year asked four senior offi cers to step supply good quality transformers, by the management. certifi cates belonging to one Mr John  e report accuses the former boss aside, pending investigations. and subsequent recommendation At the time of writing the audit Chacha Nyamohanga to get entry to of manipulating tenders, mislead-  ey are company secretary Rose of termination of contract.” report last year, materials worth the Administration Police Service in ing the board. He is also on the spot Mkalama, audit manager Joan Statistics from the authority Sh66 million had been documented 2006,” the tweet read. over frequent failure of transformers Riitho, procurement manager Wil- indicate that most of the tenders as having been lost by contractors. 8 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 NEWS GENERAL

TWO INJURED EIGHTEEN PEOPLE BEING TREATED Kuria man killed after drinking spree Four die as brakes of prisons lorry ‘fail’

MANUEL ODENY/ Police in Kuria have by a panga-wielding gang. “The RITA DAMARY/ Four people died in failed. On reaching Njoro junction, the launched investigations into the three were coming from a party in an accident near Soilo interchange lorry hit a PSV matatu before hitting death of a man and serious injury of Kugitimu and were heading home along Eldoret-Nakuru highway a petrol tanker and two others. The two others after a drinking spree. when they were attacked by a gang in Nakuru county yesterday. Two two officers were in the GK lorry John Makenge was killed on the of five people. They were assaulted people died on the spot while when its brakes failed,” he said. spot while his two friends Samson using machetes and knives. Two two others died while undergoing Arrome said others were injured Masiaga and Samuel Wankio of them escaped but one was treatment at Nakuru Level 5 and admitted to the Nakuru Level escaped with serious injuries when overpowered,” he said. Hospital. 5 Hospital, two among them are they were attacked by a gang on The body was in a bush with deep Rift Valley traffic boss Zero Arome in critical condition. “Two prison Sunday night. cuts and one of his arms had been said the brakes of a Kenya prisons warders died at the scene while Koromangucha chief Samson severed. The injured were rushed vehicle transporting maize from two others died while undergoing Sanawa said the three were coming to Kegonga subcounty hospital Kakamega to Nakuru main prison treatment at the health facility. home from a party in a neighbouring while the body was taken to Migori failed. It hit five other vehicles. “The Eighteen more others are being DEVELOPING NATION village when they were ambushed Referral Hospital mortuary. brakes of the lorry seemed to have treated,” he said. Think big and build Kenya with good PHOTO STORY ideas, says Raila

MAURICE ALAL/ ODM leader Raila Odinga (pictured) has urged Kenyans to shun mediocrity and focus on economic development. He said Kenyans should put more effort in entrepreneurship to develop the nation. Raila spoke yesterday in Kisumu during a Unaitas microfinance breakfast meeting. Raila said Kenyans should believe in themselves and be innovative. “Colonialism ended many years ago and it’s time we become committed to development ativities,” he said. “It is possible to do it like other nations. Kenya can do it. Africans can also do it like European countries.” Raila, who launched the 25th branch of micro loans lender Unaitas in Kisumu, urged residents to have a savings culture.

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MPs Nelson Koech (Belgut), Kipsengeret Koros (Sigowet) and Hillary Kosgei (Kipkelion) at Parliament Buildings yesterday when they called on the government to quell conflict in Olposimoru between Narok and Nakuru counties which has led to displacement and loss of property/JACK OWUOR 12.4 RULES NOT FOLLOWED? Tonnes of maize received through Malaba border The grain was imported between April Senate quizzes border official 13 and October 15, 2017 after the state allowed a duty-free window

CASHIER AMBUSHED on import of maize rotting in silos Armed robbers Malaba border worker says he has not rejected grain from Uganda in three months steal Sh140,000 JANE CHEROTICH down laws. origin, moisture content not exceed- said, adding that the government from Imperial Hotel @TheStarKenya Peter Kirwa, who is in charge of ing 14.5 m3, must not be genetically was now subsidising Mexican farm- Malaba border Kebs, told the com- modified, aflatoxin must be less than ers with 1.3m bags in stores at the KEN WAMASEBU AND GODFFREY The Senate ad hoc committee mittee he checks moisture content 10 parts per billion, must be accom- expense of Kenyan farmers. ODHIAMBO/ Three armed robbers quizzed Malaba Border Agencies of bags of maize arriving into the panied by certificate of confirmation Wetang’ula said the records they yesterday stole Sh140,000 from over the entry of maize worth Sh8 country randomly at intervals of and meets the set standards. have indicate 1,800 tonnes of maize Imperial Hotel, Kisumu. The cashier billion that is now rotting in silos 10 per cent. His team also carries “We are investigating why stores was imported from Uganda. He told was taking weekend proceeds to the across the country. out physical inspection for weevils, became full before farmers deliver the KRA boss to avail data for other bank when she was waylaid by two The maize crisis ad hoc committee broken maize, colour and level of their produce and why farmers have entry points of Sio Port, Port Victoria, gunmen at the hotel’s main entrance. led by Uasin Gishu senator Margaret impurities. not been paid to date for maize de- Chebukube and Lwakhakha. The gunmen approached from Kamar took Kebs, KRA and Kephis livered since September last year,’’ The Bungoma senator told KRA two directions and snatched the bag to task on whether proper mecha- UNSCRUPULOUS she said. to facilitate trade by reducing truck holding the cash. Alarm was raised nisms were put in place in allowing He admitted that for the last three Wetang’ula said it’s ironical that pile-ups along the Northern Corridor by Imperial staff which attracted the duty-free maize imports during the months he has not rejected any Kebs was only testing moisture and through faster clearance of goods attention of the public. window period between April 13 and maize imports from Uganda, a con- releasing “substandard” maize en- and to prevail upon the county gov- One of the gunmen on standby October 15 last year. firmation that maize that was im- tering the country without receiv- ernment to expedite the construc- shot in the air to scare the crowd as The committee, which included ported during the period in question ing results from their laboratory in tion of a parking bay where trucks the gang fled with the cash. senators Moses Wetang’ula (vice when Finance CS gazzeted a window Nairobi. will be parked awaiting clearance. County commander Job Boronjo chairman), Christopher Langat, for importation of duty free maize “Stores in Bungoma are full before KRA regional coordinator John said the police are following leads that Petronila Lokorio, Boniface Kabaka didn’t meet the set standards. farmers deliver their produce. This Gathakwa said the authority re- may help in the arrest of the suspects. and Mary Seneta, found Kebs cul- Kamar said any maize imports will make unscrupulous traders ceived 12.4 tonnes of maize during “We have taken up the matter,” he pable for allowing maize into the into the country must meet five exploit farmers by purchasing their the period in question through the said. country without following the laid quality parameters - the country of produce at throw away price,” he Malaba border. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 9 NEWS GENERAL

Senior managers DEFAMATION? of Kenya Ports Authority, Speaker Khatri to Kenya Revenue Authority and use videos in case Kenya Bureau against PS Marwa of Standards in court yesterday MALEMBA MKONGO/ Mombasa /EZEKIEL AMING’A speaker Aharub Khatri will use videos to prove his case against Social Protection PS Nelson Marwa. Khatri said he has served Marwa with copies of the videos through the Attorney General. He said the videos captured Marwa uttering words which were meant to defame him and injure his character. Khatri has sued Marwa, for allegedly defaming him after the former regional coordinator linked him with a cache of guns that was seized in Mombasa. The AG however said the office has not received the videos. Justice Dora Chepkwony directed the matter be mentioned on October 1 to confirm whether the AG had received the videos. Khatri (pictured) claims Marwa referred to him as a wanted drug MENTION ON OCTOBER 8 baron during a press conference in 2015. Marwa declined to offer an Top port, Kebs officers charged apology prompting Khatri to sue. with clearing inferior fertiliser Suspects also accused of allowing importation of substandard rice, tyres and diapers

They court heard that the officers consignments were cleared include Andayi ordered the accused to connived in releasing consignments Inland Africa Logistics Ltd, Igsar pay a bail of Sh300,000 each or be ANNETTE WAMBULWA of different goods from the Middle Group Kenya Ltd, Kiamba Clearing released on an alternative bond of @TheStarKenya East. The goods did not meet stan- and Forwarding Ltd, Elgon Kenya Sh500,000. dards. Ltd, Sahel Clearing and Forwarding The magistrate ordered the ac- Senior officials of Kenya Ports -Au The customs and Kebs officials Ltd and Harleys Ltd. cused to surrender their passports to thority, KRA and Kenya Bureau of faced additional charges of abuse court at the next mention date since Standards were charged yesterday of office and willful disobedience SH300,000 BAIL most of them are from Mombasa and with allowing importation of sub- of statutory duty. The accused denied the charges and had left the documents at home. standard rice, fertiliser, tyres and In one of the counts, it is alleged and asked Milimani chief magistrate Andayi declined an application by adult diapers. that Bullut wilfully neglected his Francis Andayi to release them on prosecution to have suspects ordered Among those charged were KPA duties by clearing consignments of reasonable bond terms. They prom- to report to the investigating officer 134 ACRES chief manager for container freight substandard goods on December 27 ised to abide by all copnditions set every month, saying they had con- stations Kiprono Bullut, customs last year. by the court. vinced the court there was no reason Decades-old Sh8bn head for verification David Mbogori, The suspects were charged with But prosecutor Alexander Mute- for them to do so. Karen land dispute Kebs manager in charge of Kilindini disobeying the law on regulations ti opposed to the bail request and The case will be mentioned on Port Peter Ndung’u and inspector and verification of standards. asked the court to only grant bail October 8 for pre trial. The hearing remains unresolved Joseph Bojo. Some of the companies whose commensurate with the offences. date was set for November 15. ALPHONCE MUNG’AHU/The tussle over ownership of the controversial Sh8 WANT GOODS RELEASED billion land in Karen is still pending before a court in Nairobi. In 2016, High Court judge Trader sues KRA over Sh1.9m Lucy Gacheru ordered Langata police boss to ensure no further tyres detained by detectives development was undertaken on the disputed 134-acre land until the case SUSAN MUHINDI/ A businessman has affidavits. “I’ve been importing mo- is determined. sued KRA and the Directorate of tor vehicle tyres from China since The orders were issued following Criminal Investigations for seizing April but I have been forced to close an application by lawyer Cecil Miller and illegally detaining a consign- shop since all the stock was seized by who is representing Muchanga ment of motor vehicle tryes worth KRA and DCI,” Osman says. Investment Ltd, the company Sh1.9 million. He said a criminal case has been claiming ownership of the land. The case was filed under a certifi- instituted against him and that he Gacheru also restrained further cate of urgency by Mohamed Osman. has been summoned in court over subdivision of the land. The dispute He is the director of Global Africa the matter. Osman said he is expect- returned to court after nearly 14 Auto Tyres. Osman says his goods ed to take plea on September 27. years since the matter was heard at were illegally impounded and de- He wants the court to suspend the the Court of Appeal in 2002 when tained by KRA and DCI on June 14. criminal case and compel KRA and Trader wants KRA ordered to release impounded tyres /FILE businessman Horatius Da Gama Through lawyer Mohamud Mu- DCI to release the the 2,962 tyres Rose won the case. hamed, Osman says he has learnt impounded without imposing ware- motor tyres. He also had a stock of and other charges. In 1983, the land was valued at that the commissioner of customs house charges. 722 tryes imported in May. The total costs amount to Sh1.9 Sh1.2 million before the value rose and KRA’s commissioner of inves- Court documents indicate Osman The goods allegedly arrived at the million. On June 14, the tryes were to Sh400 million in 1998. Da Gama, tigations and enforcement are in the imported motor vehicle tyres from port of Mombasa on June 11 and 13 loaded in two trailers destined for who has since died, was a director of process of disposing of the goods. China in a single container in June. and were processed and cleared at Osman’s godown in Eastleigh, Nai- Muchanga Investments Limited. The The agency claims the goods are The container had 2,240 pieces the inland container depot in Nai- robi. Police impounded the goods as company is putting up a spirited fight liable for forfeiture, Osman said in of different categories and sizes of robi after Osman paid duties, taxes they were being offloaded. for ownership of the land. 10 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 NEWS GENERAL

HELP RURAL RESIDENTS in rural areas access quality healthcare,” he said. THE DATA Ongwae spoke to the Star on the phone. He urged Lake Basin Economic Bloc member counties Telemedicine to help Kisii to prioritise health by allocating more resources. Ongwae said his administration spends between 45 improve health – Ongwae and 50 per cent of its budget on health. Kisii, he said, is the only county that has held a health BENSON NYAGESIBA / Kisii is planning to invest in conference. e governor said there is need for strong 4 telemedicine, Governor James Ongwae said yesterday. health evaluation systems. He said if all counties adopt Number of islands Raila Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and the system, then it will provide an opportunity for cross- says former Ugandan information technology to provide clinical health county learning as opposed to use of consultants and care from a distance. It allows healthcare providers to experts to guide health sector reforms. President grabbed evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with some ailments Deputy Governor Joash Maangi said to eff ectively Raila Odinga said those living in without the need for an in-person visit. prevent diseases, county bosses must allocate more those islands are Luos, Manyala and Ongwae said diagnosis is becoming complicated and resources to health. He said the Lake Basin Economic Samia. He said Migingo is in Kenya and the programme will help residents’ access healthcare. Bloc will succeed if member counties work to foster Kenyans should not be harassed. “ ere is need to invest in telemedicine to help residents development. Kisii governor James Ongwae /FILE KILLING LIVESTOCK KWS told to capture lion terrorising Mwingi residents

LYDIA NGOOLO /Residents of Mumoni, Mwingi North constituency, have urged KWS to capture a lion that has been giving them sleepless nights for a week. Muumoni ward administrator David Kyalo said the lion is living in Mumoni hills. “ e lion killed a donkey in Kanyoeni village, four cows in Mukong’a and another cow in Kanyungu village,” he said. Mwingi KWS offi cer Paul Langat said they have taken a trap to the area to capture the lion. But residents said one trap is not enough as the hill area is vast.

FOUR YEARS IN THE COLD Sacked Karuturi workers demand Sh200m dues

GEORGE MURAGE / Former Karuturi Kisumu speaker Onyango Oloo, Deputy Governor Mathews Owili and Opposition leader Raila Odinga in Kisumu yesterday /MAURICE ALAL Flower Farm workers (pictured) have accused the Judiciary of dragging its SAYS MIGINGO IS IN KENYA feet in a case involving their dues. e Naivasha-based company was placed in receivership four years ago. It had more than 2,500 workers. ey have petitioned the Chief Reclaim all islands grabbed by Justice to intervene in a case pending in the High Court. e workers yesterday narrated their diffi culties as they wait for the dues estimated Idi Amin in 1971, Raila tells state to be more than Sh200 million. Leader Samson Auda said the case has been pending two years Says the former Ugandan president took Remba, Lolwe, Sigulu and Hama islands and no logical explanation has been given for adjournments. Auda said students have dropped e former prime minister said to Kenya. “We recently talked improve water transport. out of school as their parents are the boundary of Kenya, Uganda and with Ugandan President Yoweri The former PM said lake unable to pay school fees. “Girls MAURICE ALAL Tanzania on Lake Victoria must be Museveni and we are going to have transport must be fully exploited have turned to prostitution to feed @alalmaurice reviewed and well demarcated to a meeting with him soon. We have and construction of the SGR will their families and this trend is prevent economic confl icts. to agree on our boundaries on Lake boost economic development in worrying,” he said. Former employee Opposition leader Raila Odinga “Every country should be able Victoria,” he said. East Africa. Wycliff e Laini said many ex-workers wants the islands, which were to know her boundary on the “ e construction of the SGR are paupers and go to bed hungry. grabbed by former Ugandan lake. We enjoy working closely PEACE AGREEMENT will start soon in Kisumu. Upon President Idi Amin, to be reclaimed with our neighbours and therefore Early this month, Interior CS Fred completion, it will open up the lake by the Kenyan government. boundaries should be reviewed,” Matiang’i said Kenyan fi shermen transport system. erefore we want He said Amin took Remba, Lolwe, Raila said. will no longer be harassed by issues of the islands to be eff ectively Sigulu and Hama islands, which He said Migingo Island is in Kenya Ugandan authorities. addressed to boost regional trade belonged to Kenya, in 1971. He said and Kenyans should not be harassed is followed a security meeting and avoid confl icts,” he said. those living in those islands are Luos, and intimidated. between Kenyan and Ugandan Raila said the SGR will allow a Manyala and Samia. Kenya and Uganda have been at offi cials on August 22. At an earlier special economic zone to be put in “ e islands were in Kenya and loggerheads over the ownership meeting on June 26, a peace place in Kisumu the business hub were taken by Amin. We want them of Migingo. Several reports of agreement was signed. in the region owing to its strategic back,” Raila said yesterday. harassment have been made. Raila further said Museveni, location in East Africa. He spoke in Kondele, Kisumu, Raila said they are keenly while in China, agreed to support is, he said, will allow ships to where he launched the micro loans working on the Migingo Island the standard gauge railway as well ferry goods from Kisumu to Mwanza, lender Unaitas’ branch. issue and others that belonged as boundary review on the lake to Bukoba and Port Belt. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 11 NEWS GENERAL

EMPLOYEE DENIES CLAIMS POLICE VERIFY DOCUMENTS Weighbridge police petition IG Boinnet, Three Egyptians arrested in accuse firm of breaking law, intimidation Homa Bay over ‘illegal trade’

GEORGE MURAGE/ Scores of police officers attached to weighbridges across ROBERT OMOLLO/ Three Egyptians have been arrested by the country have petitioned IG Joseph Boinnet to end a row pitting them Homa Bay police for allegedly being in Kenya illegally. against SGS Company contracted by Kenha to weigh trailers. Ahmed Lotti, Mohamed Sobby and Ibrahim Rady Yesterday, they accused company staff of violating laws and oppressing were arrested on Sunday evening in Makongeni Estate, them. They said any police opposed to the underhand deals at the Homa Bay town. This came barely a month after weighbridge is victimised through arbitrary transfer. An SGS employee another five Egyptians were arrested in the town for denied the allegations. The officers said they are intimidated and have worked operating business without a work permit. Yesterday, in fear over the years. They said the company staff collude with transporters Homa Bay police chief Marius Tum said the trio had to break the law. “The workers with the support of some senior police “unknown businesses”. He said they were verifying their officers arbitrarily transfer any police officer who questions their deals,” one documents before they take the next course of action. officer said. Efforts to get a comment from police spokesman Charles Otieno “We’re checking travel documents to determine how and Mariakani Weighbridge /FILE were unsuccessful. He did not return calls by press time. why they ended up in the country,” Tum said.

COLD-TOLERANT Highland farmers to get new potato varieties Researchers say the new sweet potatoes will increase yield and help to meet the rising demand for food

sweet potatoes in Africa. Agriculture PS Kenya produces an average of Hamadi Boya on AGATHA NGOTHO 700,000 tonnes of sweet potatoes September 12 @TheStarKenya yearly, compared to 3.3 million for /JACK OWUOR maize and 1.3 million for Irish potato. Researchers plan to release five new The average yield is eight to 10 tonnes cold-tolerant sweet potato varieties per hectare. In South Africa, it is at that grow well in cool highlands. 60-70 tonnes per hectare. Kenya has Agriculture PS Hamadi Boya yes- a potential of 15 tonnes per hectare. terday said the dairy industry is “Under an increasing tempera- concentrated in the highlands and ture scenario, however, we expect sweet potato vines are highly valued sweet potato production to expand. as nutritious dairy feed. Drought-tolerant varieties that are Sweet potato is a starchy root also heat-tolerant could also play a vegetable. In the inside, it has a co- critical role in our semi-arid areas,” loured flesh, which is usually orange the PS said. — though some might be white, yel- Benjamin Kivuva, a sweet potato low or purple. On the outside, it has breeder from the Kenya Agricul- a thin brown skin. It can be eaten tural and Livestock Research Or- whole or peeled. Its leaves are also ganisation, said the new varieties edible. They are a rich source of -fi can grow well in highlands such as bre and have an array of vitamins Mount Kenya and the North Rift, and and minerals such as iron that help are best for food and animal feed. maintain a healthy body. He said Kalro has so far released 25 The Agriculture ministry says sweet potato varieties. sweet potato is ranked as the fourth Julius Okello, an impact assess- most important staple food in Kenya ment specialist from the Interna- after maize, Irish potatoes and beans. tional Potato Centre, said that in “The pressure that the agricultur- 2010, the Spain-based internation- al sector is facing is not only of cli- al organisation initiated the Sweet mate change but also of population Potato for Profit and Health Initia- growth. The demand for food is pro- tive to reduce child malnutrition jected to double by 2030. The role of and improve incomes in 10 million early maturing, high-yielding sweet households by 2020. potato varieties in the food systems “So far, 5.3 million households becomes critical and obvious,” Boya have benefitted under the project, said in a speech read by Dr Oscar though the effective production and Magenya during a meeting in Nairobi. expanded use of sweet potato, and Participants discussed the prog- 127 varieties of sweet potato vine va- ress in research for development for rieties have been released,” he said.

BEST TRADITIONAL DANCE SEEK JUSTICE Host Kisumu bags several Reject state EPZ job meant to silence you awards at Unesco cultural fest over Msando murder, his widow urged

GODFREY ODHIAMBO/ Kisumu county has won several CAROLYNE KUBWA/ A lobby wants the widow of form=er ICT manager Chris awards at the just-concluded Kenya National Msando to decline a state appointment as a way of fighting for justice for his Commission for Unesco cultural celebrations in Kenyatta murdered husband. Sports Grounds. The ex-IEBC officer was tortured and slain just days to the August 8 vote. The host emerged tops in traditional dance, chanting His widow, Eva Buyu, was appointed on Friday to the EPZ Authority Board. and instrumentation, with George Chunga and Maseno Yesterday, the Kenya Independent Candidates said Msando’s killers have not University winning in the storytelling and live band been brought to book and appointing her widow is “laughable and ridiculous”. categories. Emmanuel Wandera made sure the county Chairperson Stephen Owoko said the appointment amounts to bribing Eva so also won the visual arts in paperwork. Kenya Utalii she can forget about what happened. “Msando’s murderers have yet to be Traditional dancers at the cultural extravaganza in Kisumu on College won the outstanding booth category. Winners arrested. The people allegedly behind his demise are the same ones offering Friday /ANGWENYI GICHANA will showcase exhibitions in Paris later this year. a job to the wife. Let the state clear the air before giving her this job,” he said. 12 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 BIG READ / MUHURI TURNS 21

Muhuri Mombasa field officer Topister Juma (C), rapid response officer Francis Auma and executive director Hassan Abdille march on September 21 during Muhuri’s 21st anniversary/ERNEST CORNEL FOR CIVIL SOCIETIES TO WORK FREELY, THEY NEED CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS Muhuri and other human rights groups are often Prof Yash Pal Ghai during a undermined by the authorities. Recognition as dinner at Wild Waters on independent organisations would shield them September 21 to mark Muhuri’s 21st anniversary attacks. Moreover, alleged interfer- /ERNEST CORNEL ence from “above” is said to have YASH GHAI prevented the police from serious- @TheStarKenya ly investigating several politicians, whose names were mentioned in Muhuri, one of the most distin- connection with the violence. Their guished and effective NGOs in Ken- actions were completely outside the ya, celebrated its 21 anniversary on sphere of the law. Friday last week in Mombasa. This Muhuri was established by Mus- coincided with the International Day lim coastal activists, as Muslims were of Peace, giving the platform to the the principal victims of state brutality. youth. But their responsibility extended be- Ironically, as the world was cele- yond Muslims: their title is Muslims brating peace, our police were doing the opposite. Their harassment of a young woman seeking help led to CIVIL SOCIETIES SHOULD NOT BE her death. SUBJECT TO PETTY OFFICERS, In addition, the police and the GSU were accused of arbitrarily arresting WHO SOMETIMES INFORM THEM and torturing locals, ignoring basic OF CHARGES WELL AFTER THE procedures of criminal investigation, and complacency in responding to MEDIA HAVE BEEN TOLD Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 13

for Human Rights, not Rights of Mus- lims. It was an excellent example of LACK OF XXXXXXXX solidarity that some years later we RESPECT tried to make the basis of a new con- XXXXXXXX stitution. FOR THE XXXXXXXX STRATEGIES OF MUHURI CONSTITUTION XXXXXXXX Muhuri’s approach has been very BY NATIONAL reflective, adjusting to changing cir- XXXXXXXX cumstances, within its given values AND MOST XXXXXXXX and empowering communities. COUNTY Since its inception, Muhuri has XXXXXXXX played a critical role in protecting GOVERNMENTS people’s rights, a form of self-reliance XXXXXXXX since their enemies were officers of IS A MAJOR XXXXXXXX the state. Maintaining the rule of law CAUSE OF OUR became one of its leading tasks. XXXXXXXX The rights group has over the years CRISES responded to the changing circum- stances. It became active politically from 2005 and fought for a fair and human-oriented political system. Muhuri has responded to the needs of the time through various policies. The protection of Muslims remains a major issue but there are others as well, such as the environ- ment, political and economic reforms. A particular concern, common with other organisations, is human rights. At inception, Muhuri’s objectives included promoting human rights awareness and growth of a human rights culture; empower individ- uals and communities to advocate and mobilise for their inherent rights for human rights that the CKRC/Bo- Muhuri chairman news broke of how the state had in all spheres of life; empower peo- SINCE ITS INCEPTION, MUHURI mas draft provided such an extensive Khelef Khalifa, managed to push through the vote ple and finding avenues of moving and strong Bill of Rights, one many constitutional for the much-criticised tax legisla- them to the centre of the struggle HAS PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN experts rate as the best in the world. lawyer Prof Yash tion. It was done through pure deceit, for a democratic and human rights PROTECTING PEOPLE’S RIGHTS. It is not merely, as our previous Pal Ghai, Joseph with the assistance of the speaker and culture, and promoting awareness on constitutions, a list of human rights. Nazareth and its chief spokesperson. gender issues and equality. MAINTAINING THE RULE OF LAW The constitution provides the ratio- Muhuri executive Many, for the above reasons, In recent years, Muhuri has de- HAS BECOME A LEADING TASK nale for human rights, defines the director Hassan thought we have not really fully used manded accountability for violence duties of state institutions to promote Abdille /ERNEST the possibilities of the constitution. against, and indeed killing of, Mus- I proposed that our new constitu- human rights, the rules for the (liber- CORNEL People should analyse it to under- lim youth. The government harass- tion recognise civil societies of the al) interpretation of human rights by stand the authority it gives them. es Muhuri on the pretext that it is kind we call here NGOs, by giving the judiciary and other state institu- Otherwise, the constitution would prompting young Muslims to vio- them a constitutional status with tions and indeed the public. be eroded. lence. which they should be free to conduct The range of human and group I drew attention to the delibera- What the government does not re- their work. rights is enormous. While there is tions of Dialogue Reference Group, a alise is that it is sustaining the threat They should not be subject to petty wide respect for human rights, the largely religious group and some civil of terrorism by alienating commu- officers, as several NGOs (including government, particularly President society members, for an assessment nities that provide a fertile ground Muhiri and Katiba Institute) have ex- Uhuru Kenyatta, has shown what of the practice and record of the gov- for radicalisation and the so-called perienced in recent months, some- amounts to contempt and disregard ernment. Its report, which is worth ‘self-defence’ among youths. times informing them of charges for rights. reading, constituted a huge condem- It is antagonising locals through well after the media have been told Many cases on human rights are nation of the government. the war on terror, police brutality, and shortly before we have to go the due to his obstinacy and intolerance. I entirely agreed with its critique extrajudicial killings, enforced disap- state office. Perhaps it is because of the orienta- of the government for its obvious pearances and execution of returnees My inspiration for a constitution- tion of Muhuri and Katiba Institute telling of lies and unwillingness to who have surrendered to government al recognition of NGOs came from towards human rights that they have make any real change. There are sev- agencies. my study of the constitution of the found themselves in courts — with en major themes, all critical of the Muhuri is not only about the hu- Philippines after the overthrow of good results. government: economic recovery, man rights of Muslims; it is about the its long-time dictator, Ferdinand corruption, constitutional and legal rights of all Kenyans, as their work, Marcos. In fact, by chance, I was in DISCUSSIONS IN MOMBASA reforms, electoral reform, security re- which includes litigation, shows. I Manila and was allowed to observe The 21st anniversary came at a mo- forms, strengthening devolution, and suspect that on the pretext that the proceeding of the Constituent As- ment when there is much commo- national cohesion (which I would Muhuri is an Islamic organisation, sembly when it adopted the chapter tion and anxiety among Kenyans — have put first). it has been subjected to greater ha- on civil society organisations, which handshake and all that. Participants I agreed with a substantial part rassment than most NGOs. had played the principal rule in over- came from various parts of Kenya and of its analysis, but not its proposal For a period it was banned and its throwing Marcos. had differing interests in the state of for amending the constitution. It is assets confiscated, without an iota In Kenya, too, civil society organ- the nation, but largely agreed on their somewhat naïve, following naïve but of violation of the law, as the judi- isations, led among others by Willy broad outlook of pessimism. self-centred politicians. The constitu- ciary discovered. The harassment of Mutunga, were instrumental in the They cited acute inequality, a dan- tion does need amendments, but of a Muhuri was obvious. fight for a democratic constitution, gerous police force (though some different kind than effectively some Justice Emulu, in dismissing which we adopted in 2010. Unfor- police members were present and politicians have cooked up. charges including from the Inspector tunately my proposal was knocked welcome), a declining economy, My concluding points were that General, said citizens (the ruled) and out in Bomas without a proper dis- and continued corruption among the issues identified by the Refer- the rulers or governors are subject to cussion. The lack of a constitutional politicians, public servants and the ence Group were important but the the constitution and the rule of law. status (after following appropriate business community. approach we need is broader. A real He said the fight against terrorism rules) has opened NGOs to consider- Attention turned to the consti- challenge is to the civil society, pri- must be conducted in strict adher- able inconvenience, if not dissolution. tution — how far is our failure as a marily through its NGOs, as a nation- ence to the letter and spirit of the On another matter, the absence of people and a nation (and to meet our wide enterprise. The civil society has constitution, and the law was made a constitutional status for NGOs is to promises to women and children) to meet and discuss the problems for man, and not man for law”. some extent compensated by other due to weaknesses in it. Lack of re- faced and strategies needed, and provisions of the constitution: an spect for the constitution by national co-operate across the country. STATUS OF NGOs extensive bill of rights, and mode of and most county governments was I believe we are entering a period This decision and several others its implementation, people’s partic- noted as a major cause of our crises. when the civil society has to play (some involving Katiba Institute), ipation, independent commissions, Politicians showed little interest a key role, in conjunction with its which aim to disable or at least ha- For more Big and strong role for the judiciary. in the welfare of the people, mere- various organisations. Joint action rass an NGO without the least bit of Read stories, Muhuri has been one of the stron- ly their own greed. The great con- by them is critical. Here is yet another evidence or law, often remind me of scan the QR code gest champions of human rights. tempt of politicians, particularly of of many challenges that Muhiri has my proposal as chair of the CKRC. above. Perhaps it is thanks to its lobbying this government, was evident when faced over 21 years, and has won. 14 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 NEWS BUSINESS

EXIT THE DATA Investors contemplate pulling out of UAE-based GEMS schools

REUTERS /A group of private equity investors, including Fajr in 2014, covering the Middle East, North Africa and East Capital, Blackstone and Bahrain’s Mumtalakat, is weighing Asia. It also has operations in Kenya. the sale of their combined stake in the emerging market e valuation for the deal and the stake size was not 100.86 MARKET REPORT business of UAE-based GEMS Education, three sources disclosed at that time. e indicative value of ALYKHAN SATCHU said. Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding, the investment arm of e consortium has held preliminary talks with investors the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Blackstone were the other the shilling to the dollar about an outright sale of the more than 20 per cent stake partners in the consortium. e Kenyan shilling was under pres- Shares recovering after GEMS shelved its plan to list the schools operator in A GEMS Education spokesman said in an email that it sure due to importer dollar demand London, which deprived them of an exit in their more than does not comment on rumours or speculation. Fajr Capital, on Monday as market players assess from all time low four-year old investment, the sources familiar with the Blackstone and Mumtalakat also declined comment. how recent tax hikes could aff ect talks said. GEMS is majority-owned by UAE-based Varkey Group, infl ation ahead of the MPC meeting, e stake is valued at about $1 billion, two of the sources which has interests in education, healthcare, construction traders said. enya’s credit rating has been kept said. and facilities management. on hold by S&P with a stable e sources declined to be identifi ed because the sale e plan to list GEMS in London was shelved after Koutlook. talks are not public. authorities in Dubai unexpectedly decided to freeze tuition Last week, @NSE_PLC equities Dubai-based Fajr Capital led the consortium’s bid to take fees, meaning the company’s fi nancial forecasts had to be financial market market was on a downward trend with a signifi cant minority stake in GEMS Education’s business adjusted, Reuters reported in July. FOREX EXCHANGE RATES the NASI, NSE 20 and NSE 25 declining Currency Buy Sell Mean by 8.0%, 5.4% and 8.4%, respectively @ US DOLLAR 100.7583 100.9583 100.8583 CytonnInvest. RATING STG POUND 131.9489 132.2283 132.0886 e NSE 20 is -23.697% in 2018, EURO 118.2983 118.5578 118.4281 its at a 19 month low and entered a SA RAND 6.9955 7.0185 7.0070 bear market at the end of August. e KES / USHS 37.7086 37.8827 37.7957 Nairobi All Share is -15.02% in 2018, at a Kenya’s debt burden KES / TSHS 22.6529 22.7276 22.6903 16 month low and entered a bear market on September 19th. AE DIRHAM 27.4284 27.4881 27.4583 Last week a whole series of share JPY (100) 89.4834 89.6929 89.5882 prices hit all time lows. IND RUPEE 1.3879 1.3908 1.3893 raises concern - S&P CHINESE YUAN 14.6914 14.7258 14.7086 e Equity Market steadied after last weeks precipitous spiral lower. e Nairobi All Share which was e country’s bad debt position could scare away foreign lenders NSE BIGGEST WINNERS -15.02% in 2018 and at a 16 month low Price Change (%) rebounded +3.86 points to close at DEACONS 0.60 +9.09 149.35. KENOL 15.85 +6.73 e Nairobi NSE20 which was LIBERTY HOLDINGS 13.75 +5.77 -23.697% in 2018 and at a 19 month low CROWN 84.00 +5.66 rebounded +40.23 points. TPS EA SERENA 25.00 +5.26 Commercial and Services Safaricom which had retreated NSE BIGGEST LOSERS -20.00% over the last 4 weeks and Price Change (%) therefore into a bear market, rebounded +4.17% to close at 25.00 and on heavy EXPRESS 4.10 -8.89 volume action of 23.473m shares worth WILLIAMSON TEA 159.00 -8.62 584.367m. Safaricom has been in a mul- OLYMPIA CAPITAL 2.25 -6.25 ti-year bull run and has severally boun- I&M HOLDINGS 85.00 -5.56 ced after a 20% correction. e Bulls HF GROUP 6.35 -5.22 will appreciate today’s violent rebound as confi rming that bull Trend remains intact. Medium Term Investors should be loading the boat right around here. Nation Media rebounded +2.94% off a record low to close at 70.00 and traded 3,600 shares. Banks Equity Group rebounded +3.87% to BEING LAID OFF close at 40.25 and traded 8.396m sha- res worth 339.192m. Equity is +6.28% IS REALLY HARD. in 2018 on a Total Return Basis and Central Bank of Kenya along Nkrumah Road Mombasa/FILE outperforming the Indices. THINKING ABOUT YOUR KCB Group rebounded +4.61% to clo- main high at close to 50 per cent of GDP growth, and its increasingly se at 39.75 and traded 3.285m shares GDP over 2018-2021, while interest diversifi ed economic base relative STRENGTHS CAN HELP worth 131.085m. KCB Group is at scratch VICTOR AMADALA payments will remain above 15 per to peers in the region. in 2018 on a Total Return basis. KCB was @ItsAmadala cent of revenues over same period. S&P praised Kenya’s forex balanc- Being laid off is one of the most recognised by Cytxnn as the most at- Large fi scal and debt burdens are ing and ability to bounce back after diffi cult experiences a person may tractive bank, according to their H1’2018 Standards and Poor’s has rated Ken- rating weaknesses, and fi scal con- protracted election cycle last year, face in their career. It can make you Banking Report supported by a strong ya’s fi scal and debt burden as weak, solidation is key to stabilising debt predicting that economic growth feel shock, grief, and anxiety — but franchise value & intrinsic value score. exposing the country’s poor credit metrics,’’ S&P said. prospects will remain reasonably it doesn’t mean your career is Industrial and Allied profi le to external lenders. In the current fi nancial year, Ken- strong, despite signifi cant fi scal and KenGen fi rmed +0.77% to close at Although the global rating agen- ya is expected to spend Sh870 billion external defi cits. over. Since so much is out of your 6.55 and traded 172,900 shares. KenGen cy affi rmed Kenya’s long and short- in debt repayment.  is is 50 per cent ‘’ e CBK operates a fl oating ex- control, focus on what you can has been exhibiting price resilience as term currency sovereign credit rat- its projected domestic revenue col- change rate system with interven- actively manage: your thoughts the market tanked. KPLC closed un- ings at B+/B’, indicating a stable lection of 1.6 trillion. tions to smooth volatility. In 2018, and attitude. Start by pairing the changed at 4.65 an all time low [-48.9% outlook, it gave the country’s debt However, according to the rating the Kenyan shilling has been largely inevitable negative thoughts (“ is in 2018] and traded 3.219m shares. You burden a score of fi ve on a scale of agency, a change in score does not in experiencing nominal appreciation is a disaster I’ll never recover from”) would hope that at some time in the not one (strongest) to six (weakest). all cases lead to a change in rating against major currencies. Economy with positive questions (“What too distant future KPLC will speak to the Kenya’s bad debt position could because in determining the fi nal has recovered and 5.5 growth from career opportunities am I now free share price and how they are seeking to scare away international lenders, rating, the committee can make the 4.9 per cent is realistic,’’ S&P said to explore?”). en focus on your address its precipitous fall which surely with those ready to take the risk use of fl exibility aff orded by rating However it threatened to lower strengths and the successes you’re imperils a number of loan agreements. opting to charge higher interests. methodology. the ratings if the country’s external most proud of. ink back to a KenolKobil surged +6.734% to close at S&P Global Ratings analysis of In S&P ratings, AAA rating is giv- position weakens more than expect- time when you suff ered through a 15.85 and traded 134,300 shares. sovereign creditworthiness is based en to an economy that has no default ed due to higher current account diffi cult situation that you ultimately EABL improved +0.56% off a 2018 on its assessment and scoring on risk while those at highest risk of defi cits, and consequently a faster overcame. Ask yourself: What skills closing low to close at 181.00 and traded institutional assessment, economic, default are given D rating. Kenya’s increase in external debt, or due to did I use to get through it? What did 226,000 shares. external, fi scal fl exibility, monetary B+ stable rating is highly speculative. a decline in Kenya’s external buff ers I learn about myself in the process? Mumias Sugar closed unchanged at a assessment and debt burden. Kenya’s stable outlook was sup- in the absence of an International How can I use those strengths in record low of 0.55 and -50.00% in 2018. ‘’We estimate that Kenya’s stock ported by its track record of reason- Monetary Fund (IMF) programme this current diffi cult situation? Aly-Khan is a fi nancial analyst of general government debt will re- ably strong headline and per capita that expired mid this month. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 15 NEWS BUSINESS

TOUGH TIMES No reprieve for small traders as banks cut on unsecured lending Commercial banks have been receiving finance from international institutions for SME lending

ternational institutions to a tune of ized lending and working capital than 17 million SMEs registered in Sh44.6 billion, mainly for lending financing,” she said. Kenya, with 98 per cent of the en- CYNTHIA ILAKO to the private sector and especially The standards came into effect terprises contributing 25 per cent of @LadyKanyali SMEs. in January and require banks to the country’s GDP and employing IFC loaned Sh15.2 billion and Sh1 set aside funds for all loans based up to 50 per cent of the workforce. Small traders in Kenya are not ben- billion to Co-operative Bank and on their risk factor rather than just The 2016 National MSME Survey efiting from funds that international I&M Holdings, AfDB Sh10.4 billion non-performing loans. This has released last March also shows that lenders channel through local com- and Sh7.5 billion to KCB Bank and forced lenders to adopt more strin- banks only finance 5.6 per cent of mercial banks due to demand for Diamond Tust Bank, SwedFund gent lending policies. licensed small businesses. This is de- collateral. Sh500 million to Victoria Com- “To survive in this new environ- spite at least four out of every five E-COMMERCE This, coupled with the new In- mercial Bank while a syndicate of ment, banks have had to evolve and small ( 87.9 per cent) and medium ternational Financial Reporting financial institutions loaned Sh10 employ innovative risk management ( 80.6 per cent) sized establishments Card transactions standards (IFRS9), that all banks billion to Stanbic. tools that are able to robustly esti- having a bank account with com- are expected to follow has further “We expect banks to continue em- mate credit risk losses,” KCB group mercial banks. register marginal tightened the credit squeeze to SMEs. ploying prudent loan disbursement chief finance officer Lawrence “As a result of the stringent risk as- With the new accounting stan- policies, and tightening their credit Kimathi told the Star. “As a result sessment and credit scoring, the vast growth - CBK data dards, banks are opting to impose standards, to address the concerns banks will need to reassess their majority of borrowers categorized collateral based lending rather than around asset quality, and protect product offering and risk manage- as risky will find it challenging to ELIZABETH KIVUVA / Card payments hit unsecured lending to avoid high their profitability,” Cytonn Invest- ment, which is likely to lead to tight- access credit. The law capping in- 127.34 million transactions between provisions for risks in their books ments analyst Faith Maina said. ening of credit scoring and appraisal terest rates further exacerbates the January and July this year compared of account. “We have seen banks adjusting processes.” situation due to the fact that it inca- to 124.34 million transactions over Over the past year, banks have their business models with lending Data by the Kenya National Bureau pacitates the lenders ability to price the same period in 2017, according to been obtaining finance from in- skewed mainly towards collateral- of Statistics shows there are more for risk,” Kimathi said. Central Bank of Kenya data. The data also captures an 10.38 per cent increase in number of ATMs, ATM PHOTO STORY Cards, and POS machines over the same period to 17.23 million in 2018 Unilever East from 15.61 million in 2017. Africa MD Justin Kenya Bankers Association CEO Apsey, Mr Green Habil Olaka(pictured), said card trans- Africa CEO Keiran actions have faced stiff competition Smith and chief from mobile money transactions and administrative any further growth will be determined secretary in by cost of transactions and other the Ministry of economic variables influencing the Environment uptake of cards. and Forestry, “Our worry remains on how card Mohammed Elmi usage is experiencing a modest yesterday during growth while mobile money trans- the unveiling of actions in the country have picked up a “U-Turn waste more than other economies,” Olaka project” through said. which Unilever Mobile money transactions still aims to achieve dominate with 663.73 million mobile key sustainability money transactions recorded in target of creating 2017/2018 third quarter ending March a circular 2018, according to Communication economy for all Authority. its packaging The transactions were valued materials, at Sh1.87 trillion a 59.83 per cent especially plastic. increase from the third quarter ending / COURTESY March 2017 which recorded Sh1.17 trillion.

PAY UP KBL suspends contractor over debts Civicon has failed to pay suppliers for deliveries at the Kisumu beer plant

MAURICE ALALX / Kenya Breweries Limited has suspended its con- “As a responsible corporate citizen, KBL is committed to the tract with Civicon Limited following protests by suppliers for fair treatment of all personnel working at our facilities,” Kiniti non-payment. said in a statement. They are demanding millions of shillings for goods supplied He added: “We have taken this action because we hold all our to Civicon which is one of the firms contracted to undertake suppliers and contractors to the same high standards of conduct works at the brewer’s Kisumu plant. performance and ethics that we practice.” They are owed between Sh1.1 million to Sh7 million for general Civicon was subcontracted by main contractor Diageo Inter- building materials and equipment used for construction at the national to build a water treatment plant. plant’s Sh15billion brewery. The chief executive Ben Kiilu could not be reached for com- KBL Corporate relations director Eric Kiniti said the suspen- ments as he did not pick calls nor reply to text messages. sion will remain in effect until Civicon fully resolves any pending Big Wave supplier Lilian Ligeyo said they have not been paid contractual issues. for goods they supplied. KBL group corporate relations manager Eric Kiniti / ENOS TECHE 16 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 NEWS WORLD

MAIN DEPARTURE POINT SOCIAL DISORDER? BLOW TO CHINA Libya’s coast guard rescues 235 migrants Hong Kong bans party pushing Maldives opposition wins polls, off western coast, says Navy spokesman for independence from China incumbent concedes defeat

REUTERS / Libya’s coast guard rescued 235 migrants in three separate oper- REUTERS / Hong Kong authorities formally banned yester- REUTERS / Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed ations on Sunday night off its western coast, a naval forces spokesman said. day a group promoting independence from China. It was Solih won the Indian Ocean archipelago nation’s presi- Western Libya is the main departure point for Europe-bound migrants fleeing the first outlawing of a political organisation since Britain dential election yesterday. The win delivered a possible poverty and conflict, although many drown in the attempt. handed its former colony back to Chinese rule in 1997. blow for China, which has invested millions of dollars in The coast guard rescued 190 migrants on board two inflatable boats off The city’s Secretary for Security John Lee announced projects under the outgoing administration. the port of Khoms, Naval forces spokesman Ayoub Qassem said. A group of the ban on the Hong Kong National Party in a brief state- Incumbent Abdulla Yameen, who had cultivated ties 45 others were picked up on board a wooden boat about 80km off Zuwarah. ment published in the government’s gazette. Lee ordered with both Beijing and Saudi Arabia, conceded defeat after They included 20 women and two children, the source said. The number of the ban under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, a previ- the Election Commission said Solih had won Sunday’s crossings has sharply dropped since July 2017 when an armed group expelled ously little noticed colonial-era law that requires all social election by a margin of 16.7 per cent. “This is a moment of human traffickers from a smuggling hub after an Italy-backed deal. groups and organisations to register with the police. happiness, a moment of hope,” Solih told reporters.

HOSTILITY IN PERSIAN GULF Iran warns US, Israel to expect crushing revenge after attack

Many chant ‘death to People gather during a funeral Israel and America’ as of the victims of the assault they mourn victims that killed 25 people, in the streets of the REUTERS / The deputy head of Iran’s southwestern Revolutionary Guards warned US and Iranian city of Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Caracas, Venezuela, Israeli leaders yesterday to expect a Ahvaz, Iran, on May 30 /REUTERS “devastating” response from Tehran. yesterday He accused them of involvement in /REUTERS ADDRESS UN IN NEW YORK an attack on a military parade in the city of Ahvaz on Saturday. “You have seen our revenge before Cuba’s new President in ... You will see that our response will be crushing and devastating and you first trip to Cold War foe will regret what you have done,” Hos- sein Salami said in a speech before the funeral of the victims broadcast REUTERS / Cuba’s new President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, ar- live on the state television. rived in New York on Sunday for his first trip to the US, Thousands of people packed the where he will denounce the decades-old US trade embargo streets of the southwestern Iranian ‘YOU HAVE on his country at the UN General Assembly, state-run city of Ahvaz to mourn the victims of SEEN OUR media reported. Saturday’s assault that killed 25 peo- Tensions have heightened between the Cold War foes ple, including 12 members of the elite REVENGE after US President Donald Trump tightened the embargo Revolutionary Guards. Many chanted BEFORE ... last year following the resumption of diplomatic relations “death to Israel and America”. under his predecessor, Barack Obama. Washington also The coffins, wrapped in the flag of YOU WILL alleged a series of health attacks had taken place on US the Islamic Republic, were carried diplomats in Havana. by the mourners. Many held pictures SEE THAT OUR The Cuban government has said no attacks occurred of a four-year-old boy killed in the bloodshed that struck a blow at the Speaking at the funeral ceremo- RESPONSE and that the Trump administration was using whatever attack, one of the worst against the heart of its security establishment. ny, Defence minister Amir Hatami did occur – if indeed anything did – as a pretext to escalate most powerful military force of the warned the “terrorists” to expect the WILL BE its hostile stance on the Communist-run island. Islamic Republic. NETWORK ARRESTED revenge of the Iranian nation. CRUSHING Diaz-Canel, who took over the presidency from his Four assailants fired on a viewing The accusation will almost certainly Iran has been relatively stable com- mentor, Raul Castro, in April, will address the General stand in Ahvaz where Iranian offi- antagonise Iran’s regional foe Sau- pared to Arab neighbours still grap- AND Assembly on Wednesday, according to state-run outlet cials had gathered to watch an annual di Arabia. The oil superpowers are pling with political and economic Cubadebate. At that session, Cuba will present for the event marking the start of the Islamic waging a war for influence across the upheaval triggered by 2011 uprisings. DEVASTATING 27th year running a resolution calling for the end of the Republic’s 1980-88 war with Iraq. Middle East, backing opposite sides The Intelligence minister, Mah- AND YOU WILL US trade embargo on the island nation. Soldiers crawled on the street to in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Lebanon. moud Alavi, said a large network of avoid bullets. Women and children The United Arab Emirates, a close suspects had already been arrested in REGRET WHAT fled for their lives. ally of Saudi Arabia and Washington, connection with the attack, the judi- YOU HAVE SHARING PROSPERITY Top Iranian leaders also blamed the rejected Iranian allegations alluding ciary’s news agency Mizan reported. United States’s Gulf Arab allies for the to its involvement in the violence. He did not elaborate. DONE’ UK’s Labour plans to make firms give shares to workers YACHT DAMAGED coast. The sailor, Abhilash Tomy, called for emergency assistance on REUTERS / Large companies would be forced to transfer Stranded Indian Saturday after the yacht was badly as much as 10 per cent of their shares to their workers damaged in a storm about 3,500 km under plans set out by Britain’s opposition Labour Party sailor rescued west of Australia, leaving him with on Monday. severe back injuries. Labour, which under socialist leader Jeremy Corbyn REUTERS / An Indian sailor injured in “Tomy rescued safely,” the Indian has shifted from a centrist pro-business platform to a a solo round-the-world race has Navy said on Twitter, without giving more interventionist left-wing pitch, is using its annual been rescued, the Indian Navy said further details. conference to detail its plans to help a greater number yesterday. Tomy, whose website says he of people to share in economic prosperity that it says is The announcement came after became the first Indian to circum- “hoarded by the few”. Australian authorities said a French navigate the globe in 2013, was a The party has announced plans to nationalise key ship was nearing his storm-dam- contestant in the gruelling 48,000 The yacht Thuriya of solo sailor Abhilash Tomy is pictured at industries, including water, energy and rail, and to give aged yacht off Australia’s west km) Golden Globe Race. sea yesterday /REUTERS workers a third of seats on company boards. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 17 ADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENT 18 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 VOX POP COMPILED BY CORAZON WAFULA

Is the handshake to blame for the increased taxes? VOICES

Yes: It has compromised the strongest opposition leader we ever had. It’s a give and take situation. We have no one to check on the government. GRACE ESIABIA Resident, Trans Nzoia

Eric Macharia, assistant Passenger Service manager, LETTERS Send your views to [email protected] Madaraka Express, with pupils in a train. Huduma Centres Kenyans in rural After I slave for China Road and Bridge should have a lost areas should use years, my husband Corporation (CRBC) offered and found ID point social media often walks out on me a free ride No: Life has become to 45 pupils from Olmaa Huduma Centres serve more than It is without a doubt Kenyans on I’m a young woman making de- expensive. There is no other Community 30,000 people daily. There are social media have charisma and a cisions every single day that will way to raise revenue apart School together more than 52 Huduma Centres, at sense of humour. The millions of ac- have a huge bearing in my later life, from increasing taxes. The with six teachers least one in each of the 47 counties. tive social media users have become probably the rest of my life. I’m sure /COURTESY Nairobi county has four. They offer a force to reckon with. However, young men are in a similar situation, handshake was only a show frequently needed government ser- while Kenyans in urban areas are probably older people as well. It is of unity. vices under one roof. The Huduma finding new avenues to make their said after all that life is a sum of all Centres have contributed to a decline voices heard, those in rural areas still your choices. But why do I feel that CONSOLATA KOIGI Women’s leader,Trans Nzoia in corruption, in the form of bribery, largely rely on traditional media as as a young woman the decisions I when accessing public services by their primary source of information. make will have a greater impact on 96 per cent. An identity card contains This group should not be left behind. my life than those made by a man of a person’s name, home, date of birth Kenyans in urban areas should find my age on his life. Say I got married and picture. lt is a very important a way to encourage those in rural at the age of 26, just when my document in Kenya. To understand areas to take up the use of social career is getting off the ground. Two just how important this document media to make their issues known, years later or so, my husband and I is, all you have to do is lose it. You will demand accountability, etc. decide to start a family. Of course we be denied M-Pesa services, bank would want to give our two or three services and walking at night is likely MUTETHIA WA MBERIA children, if we really push it with the to lead to automatic arrest if you are Gigiri current economic situation, the best unfortunate enough to run into police of both worlds: Emotional stability officers. There are thousands of lost and material comfort. We therefore Yes: A lot has been IDs and thousands more lying un- Invest in modern decide that one of us gives up their compromised as a result of collected in the government offices contraception career to take care of the kids. More the handshake and now the responsible for issuing them. I often than not, this will fall on me voiceless have no one to propose that all Huduma Centres, methods for teens — society dictates it that way. So I apart from issuing IDs, birth certif- give up my career to care for our two fight for them. icates, passports, etc, should also kids and to be a homemaker. Twenty be centres for collection of lost and Almost all problems associated years or so later, the kids are ready JANE KHAENDE found IDs. Let there be a section for with or brought on by unintended to fly out of the nest. My husband Maendeleo ya Wanawake Saboti dropping lost and found IDs, where pregnancies can be avoided through and I have acquired property along subcounty chairperson people who have lost this crucial effective use of modern contracep- the way, of course. At this point document can collect them or check tives. Use of modern contraceptives in time we are probably in or ap- before they fill in abstracts to apply among adolescents in Kenya is proaching our fifties. Suddenly with for new ones. IDs are usually seen low. Unintended pregnancy is a key no kids to support and with all this stuck on tree branchess, in matatus, driver of girl child school dropouts, extra cash in his pocket, my husband on walls, M-Pesa shops, government unsafe abortions, child marriage, decides he needs a younger woman. offices, etc. All these should be col- poverty and maternal mortality and I find myself stuck between two lected and taken to Huduma Centres. morbidity. There is therefore need to difficult positions. Should I seek a di- lt is expensive for the government improve awareness of contraception vorce and throw myself at the mercy to keep paying for the production of use and enable young people to of the courts, which will ask me for new ones, especially at this point in make informed choices about their proof of what I contributed towards our history when we can ill afford to sexual and reproductive health and the acquisition of our property? How No: It is the MPs who have spend money carelessly. The search rights. The country could do this by will I quantify my work as a home- failed Kenyans, not the for a new ID is also time consuming investing more resources in volun- maker? No one gave me a salary, it handshake. Kenyans should for individuals. Better yet, the new tary, youth-friendly, high-quality, was all self-sacrificial. Or should I sit have been given a chance to IDs should contain an individual’s affordable, accessible, acceptable and watch as my husband takes all mobile/phone numbers/email and contraception services and infor- our property and gives it to someone pick the items to be taxed. next of kin details to make it easy to mation that advocates respect for else, or sells it to give her a lavish trace the owners. human rights. lifestyle since all of it is in his name?

VERONICA ONJORO MICHAEL OLIECH MERCY WATHA TONY MBOCHE Mombasa Kisumu county Nairobi Resident, Trans Nzoia Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 19

word is... [email protected] PSSSSST.....! Star reporter Comedian beats I DON’T NEED TO JOIN POLITICS TO up girlfriend for talking to men

A popular Kenyan comedian and HELP KENYANS — SEAN ANDREW events MC is the talk of the town after he beat his girlfriend like a Bukusu BY ELIZABETH MUSYIMI @kalon- drum. du_musyimi/ Sean Andrew is being The funnyman is known for having a featured in the most-anticipated Ken- very short temper. He was also accused yan play this month, Money That Made by his ex-fiance of beating her up be- Him Poor. fore they broke up. He denied this in Sean is playing the role of a villain interviews, blaming the separation on in the play, which is produced by Tony other reasons. Tini Tone Productions. Now as a free man, the comedian “It’s a Kenyan play with a well-se- is dating beautiful women who have lected cast, good script and the mes- no idea of his mean and violent streak. sage is also timely in this time in our In a recent incident, he got angry at country. The issues it covers include his girlfriend for talking to other men corruption, money, power and greed. in his presence. He went ape-sh*t on It will be a theatrical experience to be- her and beat her black and blue at the hold,” he told Word Is. parking lot of the fine establishment. Sean plays a character who is tender- The girlfriend is yet to take a P3 preneur, trying to sell as much tender against the charming comedian. It is as possible and make money from it. not clear if he convinced her not to He partners with another character, because they have been see together Sofia, earning a lot of money. looking all happy and blissful. “I’ll probably be that character that people would love to hate: pushy and full of myself. I’ll do my best but that THE COMIC GOT ANGRY AT HIS is something that I’m not.” GIRLFRIEND FOR TALKING TO Sean, who doubles up as a model and influencer, says it’s the first time OTHER MEN IN HIS PRESENCE he’s venturing into this line of art. “I’ve done plays before but this is my first time doing a professional theatre play. It’s very exciting being part of a Masterpiece hails positive story. Acting was one of my interests. In terms of my career, I go Rhythm concert with the flow.” He is the son of former President Mwai Kibaki, but going into politics is not part of his interests. “We are all related to somebody, and to me the people I’m related to are just family. We grew up humble,” he said.

‘WE ARE ALL RELATED TO “As I said, I don’t go with the part, I Sean Andrew that.” go with the flow on how things are.” /COURTESY His advice to his over 90,000 fol- SOMEBODY, AND THE PEOPLE I’M Adding, “So politics is not something lowers? RELATED TO ARE JUST FAMILY. I’m looking forward to. I can help Ken- “I want people to understand that yan people without going into politics, you can’t always be negative. There is WE GREW UP HUMBLE’ and if that’s possible, I’ll really avoid always a way to get through things.” Masterpiece /COURTESY

ELIZABETH NGIGI @nyambs_liz/ Gos- pel artiste Masterpiece will be per- forming at the ‘Rhythm and Praise’ Has Edi Gathegi finally found his love? show on Sunday at the Nairobi Chap- el, Ngong’ Road from 2pm to 6pm. Speaking to Word Is about the ELIZABETH NGIGI @nyambs_liz/ bring you peace and joy. And remem- long-awaited concert, he promised Kenyan-American star Edi Gathegi ber your boy is always gone ride for his fans a fulfilling show. Other is off the market. He’s shared pic- ya. The depths of my love know no performers include Weezdom, Moji tures on social media of himself bottom.” Short Baba and Alice Kimanzi. with a Caucasian girl from California. During Edi’s birthday, Adriana also “The show will be great and I For so long, little was known about shared a photo of them together as would like to encourage artistes and his personal life, especially when it well, writing: our fans to support all those who will comes to his love life. “Happy birthday my walking be performing. No disappointments He also showered love messages heart!! I love you so much and am at all,” Masterpiece said. to a woman identified as Adriana. so grateful that God put you on my “I will get a fan base because there During her birthday, Edi posted a path1” is someone out there who has not photo of her and captioned it: The information we have about heard about Masterpiece but they “Happy birthday mi amor (My Gathegi shows he is probably mar- will get to know about me as well as love). You the light that guides me ried at the moment but has no child watch my live performance.” and the rock that anchors me. You’ve yet. The two (Edi and Adriana) have Masterpiece, who is currently made it another trip around the sun posted photos of themselves hanging signed under Songa Music, said he and it’s been a pleasure to watch out together for a while now. is working on international collabos. For more Word Is you grow and navigate the world. Gathegi has earned recognition for, “Songa App is giving artistes a plat- stories scan the I’m inspired by your spirit everyday. among others, his roles as Laurent in form to explore widely.” QR code above. Edi Gathegi and Adriana /COURTESY May this year continue to bless you, the Twilight and New Moon movies. 20 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 VOICES EDITORIAL COMMENT KENNETH LUSAKA Senate speaker Governors should stand We go to County 027 not as know-it-all big men but as humble aside on capital off ences servants of the people. e mission is to listen to the people, overnor Okoth Obado of Migori was hear out the counties and engage them in the best way possible yesterday charged with the murder of Sharon Otieno. G Nevertheless, Obado can remain in offi ce until he is convicted.  e only way a governor can leave offi ce is if he or she is impeached, runs mad or resigns.  e MCAs of Migori must urgently ask if Obado is a fi t person to be their governor. MCAs can impeach a governor.  e Senate then sets up a special committee to accept or reject the impeachment.  is is not necessarily suffi cient to remove a governor. Governor Martin Wambora of Embu survived impeachment in 2015 after he successfully argued in court that the process in the county was fl awed. Perhaps it is time to tighten up the ethics rule for governors.  ey are innocent until proven guilty and don’t have to stand aside until proven guilty. But the law should be amended so that governors must automatically stand SENATE VISITS THE GRASSROOTS aside, leaving the Deputy as Acting Governor, if they are charged with a or the fi rst time since Independence 55 to. For the Senate, this is the real deal and when the years ago, a House of Parliament will hold its opportunity presented itself, we couldn’t let it pass for capital off ence — murder, treason or sitting outside Nairobi.  e Senate will this any reason because all devolved functions, which we armed robbery. week relocate the entire infrastructure of its oversight, are core services that concern the ordinary operations to County 027, Uasin Gishu, as part people. of eff orts to demystify and enhance public  at is why, besides conducting its business at the understanding of its functioning. grassroots, we have put in place a robust outreach HISTORICAL QUOTE For the whole week starting today, the Senate will programme to ensure that the senators get out of the Fsit in Eldoret in the chambers of the county assembly offi cial circles and visit villages and inner sanctums of “Since the time of Homer every of Uasin Gishu in what is undoubtedly a memorable counties to observe the status of implementation of this European, in what he could say moment in the history of Parliament. We have a very important concept that is making Kenya another about the Orient, was a racist, an packed programme spread all through the week. wonder in the world. Besides discharging our core mandate of legislation,  is outreach is not for academic reasons. It is a imperialist, and almost totally representation and oversight, we have lined up a series serious attempt to understand our clients, the counties, ethnocentric.” of meetings with the leadership of county 027, the and their governments and the people so that when county assembly and some time to unwind with some we legislate, represent or oversight, we know exactly EDWARD SAID sports. what we are doing. In other words, we as senators, The Palestinian philosopher died on September 25, 2003.  e Eldoret sitting is an opportunity for the Senate to are placing ourselves in a situation where we are move closer to the public. While we acknowledge the the wearers of the shoes. We want to know where it challenges, it is evident devolution has had an impact in pinches so that when we are making the materials for the last six years. Each of the 47 counties has a unique making the shoes, we recommend the right size for success story to tell. Which is why the each of our 47 clients. Senate started this outreach programme:  is foray will not be restricted to To feel. To touch. To smell. To hear. WE, SENATORS, ARE Eldoret or Uasin Gishu. We envisage a And, most importantly, to witness how PLACING OURSELVES situation where our presence will have devolution has transformed our society. an impact in the entire region so that all WWW.THE-STAR.CO.KE We go to County 027 not as the know- IN A SITUATION WHERE outlying counties take advantage and it-all big men of the Senate but as humble join us in this historical voyage. Senators @mengichcheptoo servants of the people.  e mission is to WE ARE THE WEARERS will move far beyond the boundaries THESTARKENYA @THESTARKENYA “It is so sad to listen to the people, hear out the counties OF THE SHOES. WE of County 027 to feel experiences, in see the women and their governments and engage them in the same way we hope devolution Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands supporters the best way possible. WANT TO KNOW stakeholders in the neighbouring PO Box 74497-00200 , Nairobi, Kenya of governor  e Senate is the guardian angel of WHERE IT PINCHES counties of Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, +254 20 424 4000 | 0711 046 000 Obado going devolution, by law. Devolution, in turn, is Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Kakamega [email protected] | [email protected] to the streets. the magic bullet of the 2010 Constitution and Bungoma will take advantage of the Are you even a through which the hopes of 40 million Kenyans have presence of the Senate to help entrench devolution woman? Do you been rekindled. Walking out of the comfort of the We hope the MCAs, governors and technical teams COO News Editor Production Editor have mothers capital and taking our operations to the grassroots is the from these counties will fi ll Eldoret to have a feel of the Agnes Kalekye Francis Mureithi Joseph Olweny and daughters? least we can do. It shows that the Senate cares and that experience the Senate’s presence in the town brings. Shame on you. we are really serious about seeing devolution succeed. It is our aspiration that this outreach should be Head of Content Political Editor Photo Editor What if she was  ere is no better way of showing our determination taken to all the other 46 counties. And much as this is David Makali Paul Ilado Nobert Allan your daughter? in ensuring the success of devolution than getting right our vision, we also recognise the constraints brought Too much pain. into the hearts of the people. Our committees will, in about by inadequate resources and the laborious task of Depth Content Editor Digital Editor All her mother the next week, conduct their oversight role in Eldoret. moving the Senate infrastructure outside Nairobi. Francis Openda Oliver Mathenge requires is your Having our committees conduct their oversight at the We have started with County 027. My vision is to have support and love lowest unit of representation is a dream come true, and at least two such sittings every year until we get the e Star is a publication of the Radio Africa Group right now.” a revolution of sorts. It is something any entity aspires resources and capabilities to sit in all the other counties. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 21 VOICES

COMMENT COMMENT ALEX AWITI Director of the East African Institute, Aga Khan DOROTHY JEBET University Political commentator Economic crisis in Africa will Staff operate on a shoestring while City Hall has cash for fi rst- surge across the Sahara, wash class fl ights. If the stores have neither Jik nor detergent, what up on the shores of Europe does Sonko expect the staff to do, buy it with their own money? UNGA SHOULD RISE TO THE OCCASION

he 73rd United Nations General Assembly opens in New York today. About 120 world leaders will gather at a time when uncertainty looms large and commitment to global development is fl ailing. Leading global commentators like Fred Kempe of the Atlantic Council, suggest that the debate is less about the likelihood of a crisis andT more about the form it might take. Kempe believes that mounting debt, trade wars and growing geopolitical risks could spin the world into a virulent crisis. Africa’s debt is piling up. Former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned African governments about mounting debt to China.  e ratio of debt to GDP now exceeds 50 per cent in over half of sub- Saharan African countries. According to the IMF, Mozambique’s debt is in distress and total public debt is on an unsustainable path. Other countries with worrying debt levels include Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Zambia, Sudan, and Chad. To address growing criticism, Chinese President Xi Jinping NO MORGUE, WHAT CAN PUMWANI DO? pledged debt relief to some poorer African countries. In an escalating tariff s war, Chinese products worth $250 billion are subject to tariff s. In retaliation, US he discovery of dead infants stashed in white corpses as they waited for City Mortuary to send a goods worth $110 billion will be subject to tariff s. paper bags by Nairobi governor Mike Sonko vehicle to collect them, as has been the norm since the Moreover, President Donald Trump’s ‘America fi rst’ opened another can of worms at the country’s hospital was opened many years ago. mantra could touch off trade wars with Latin America largest and oldest maternity hospital. Allegations that staff charge mothers for Jik and other and Europe. For a while, the facility had tried its best items should not come as a surprise.  e staff operate Trump will chair the UN Security Council meeting to stay out of the limelight after a series of on a shoestring budget while City Hall has extra cash and will likely launch a blistering attack on Iran and scandals ranging from baby theft to poor for fi rst-class fl ights. Desperate times call for desperate accuse Tehran of aiding terrorism, lying about nuclear services and blatant negligence on the part of its measures. If the stores have neither Jik nor detergent, weapons and stoking instability in the entire Middle medicalT staff . what does Sonko expect the staff to do? Go buy the stuff East.  is will certainly raise geopolitical tensions. In spite of its important role in midwifi ng generations with their own money?  e last I checked, there was A crisis is brewing in Africa. Africa’s population of Nairobi women and those from adjoining areas, only one Mother  eresa...and she is with the angels is set to double to two billion by 2050. Another Pumwani has had its fair share of problems, chiefl y n ow. doubling is expected at the end of the century, when because of poor governance. While the state of aff airs at the hospital should be the continent will be home to four billion. Africa’s Eighty per cent of the problems bedevilling this condemned, Sonko and Health CS Sicily Kariuki should rapid population growth presents real challenges and health facility are manmade.  ey are deliberate actions take the blame.  ey should stop the charade and call a opportunities. by those responsible for the smooth running of the spade a spade not a big spoon.  e foremost source of Africa’s challenge and hospital who are either corrupt or clueless about issues  e Linda Mama Initiative launched by the NHIF in opportunity is the youth bulge. About 80 per cent of touching on a facility such as this. 2016 to cushion families sub-Saharan Africa’s population is below the age of Even in the poorest of countries on this continent, IF LINDA MAMA IS ALIVE from the fi nancial 35.  ey need adequate nutrition and access to health it is unheard of to lose six infants in two days. Hospital burden associated with services.  ey also need quality schools and teachers. records indicate that between September 14 and 16 six IN PUMWANI, THEN WHY maternity services seems When they complete school they need skills and lives were lost just like that.  at is not all; between to be facing hurdles. access to tertiary education. September 12 and 17, the hospital lost 11 infants. ALL THE PERSISTENT  e initiative, which is When they complete school and possess vocational How can we allow this to happen 54 years after PROBLEMS? MY TAKE government-funded, skills and hold university degrees, Africa’s youth will Independence? targets impoverished need a stable and growing economy that provides While it is understandable for Sonko and the rest IS THAT IT IS EITHER families to ensure well-paying jobs. of us to get rankled over the grim state of aff airs at STARVED OF FUNDS OR IT they receive quality Africa’s looming debt crisis and reactive austerity Pumwani, it is imperative for the county and national healthcare. measures now threaten to extinguish dreams of the governments to put in place sustainable measures to NEVER LEFT THE STATION If this initiative is alive youth and undermine the continent’s productivity bring the hospital back on its feet.  ere is no excuse and working 24-7 in and growth. under the sun and above the skies for Pumwani not to Pumwani, then why all the persistent problems? My For example, Kenya is cutting spending on teachers, have a morgue. take is that the initiative is either starved of funds or it early learning and basic education, vocational and Let me be the devil’s advocate: Sacking or suspending never left the station. technical education, and university education and staff is not enough. We must be bold enough and look Maybe First Lady Margaret Kenyatta should take her research. at the bigger picture of improving services at this transformative Beyond Zero campaign to the doors of  ese cuts will certainly undermine and erode important facility.  ese punitive measures are knee- Pumwani, if only to save one life. modest gains on human capital development, which jerk reactions our leaders pull out of the hat hoping Numbers four and fi ve of the much-touted UN Africa sorely needs to power its growth.  e eff ects of they will, like a magic wand, instantly improve wanting Millennium Development Goals 2015 target the an economic crisis on the African continent will surge Scan this QR services. reduction of maternal and infant mortality rates, but across the Sahara desert, wash up on the shores of code using your  ere is nothing much hospital administrator Zadock the situation is getting murkier.  ere is no way Kenya Europe and ripple across the Atlantic. smartphone to Angahya could have done about the bodies.  ere are can be on track to achieving the MDGs targets with  is moment calls for global leadership. We see more opinion no body bags at the hospital and there is no morgue. the sobering statistics emerging from Pumwani. If the hope the 73rd UN General Assembly will rise to the columns on the Instead of leaving the bodies strewn all over, the staff situation is like this in a city based facility, imagine what occasion and grapple with our common challenges. Star website. did their best by improvising a way to preserve the is happening in rural health centres. 22 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018

SOCIETY [email protected] GLOBAL TRADING CENTRE ADORNS CITY SKYLINE The 47-storey Nairobi Global Trade Centre opened its doors last week. It is situated next to Villa Rosa Kempinsky on Chiromo Lane, Westlands. The centre was built by Chinese state-owned aerospace and defence company Aviation Industry Corporation of China (Avic International). It will be the company’s African headquarters and comprises a hotel, commercial and residential units, as well as offices. Present were Avic International CEO Wong Yong, deputy general manager Shang Yujun, lead environmental consultant Prof Jacob Kibwage, Pidkei Consultants head of supervision unit Eng Patrick Muiru and strategy supervisor Brian Kiragu.

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(+) BUSINESS IRELAND KENYA LINKS INVESTORS IN EITHER NATION TO FACILITATE TRADE

Business Ireland Kenya was launched last week at Hotel Movenpick Nairobi. The launch was about how to do business between the two countries and all the procedures one can go through to invest in either. Present were Irish Ambassador Vincent O’neil and Business in Ireland Kenya co-chair Niall Meany, among other guests.

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1. Irish Ambassador Vincent O’neil 2. Chief Officer John Lynch, Ambassador Vincent O’neil and Bishop Paul Ayodi 3. Business in Ireland Kenya co-chair Niall Meany 4. Liam O’Boaghill plays a Mandolin to entertain guests 5. Business Ireland Kenya adminstartors Nasimah Rashid and Faith Mweni 6. Zalego director Eric Mutuku with Nairobi Hospital director Gordon Odundo /EZEKIEL AMING’A Tuesday, September 25,2018 COUNTIES “impose herself” on them. on “impose herself” She was impeachedonSeptember 6,butpetitioned court andgot conservatory orders A showdown is looming at the Nairo was despite the order temporarily COUNTIES NAIROBI Elachi from accessing her office and and office her accessing from Elachi have vowed to block speaker Beatrice Union boss Roba Duba MCAS RESUME SITTINGS they stormed in and ejected her. This political a witch-hunt as tions and presiding over sessions. reinstating her. reinstating or precincts assembly the in foot ber 6 for 6 allegedber gross misconduct countybi assembly MCAs as resume and abuse of power. and they would not allow her to set caused chaos in Elachi’s office after orders court a obtained obtained Nairobi, Elachitold aswar rages You can bespeaker butnotfor stopping the impeachment. the stopping after month-longsessions a recess. JULIUS OTIENO AND MAUREEN KINYANJUI They said Elachi stands impeached defiantThe ward representatives But she dismissed the allega the dismissed she But Septem on was impeached Elachi On September 10, the MCAs /JACK OWUOR @TheStarKenya - - - The highest The employeespaid per cent will 15 get salary CBA REGISTERED with the labour court last Thursday. yesterday, Elachi’s officelocked was Elachi said she will stay away from Elachi on should herself not impose their Collective Bargaining Agreement was registered that. If we say we are walking in in “honour should and members the forthe one Nairobi county assembly,” implemented as it had not been registered with the court court the registered with been not had it as implemented increment. The lowest paid will get a 50 per cent raise. hurt, others find we will roughness, Peter whip Imwatok chief minority JULIUS OTIENO / a 15-50%payrise County staff to get City Hall -at least for now -to avoid She might be the speaker, the be might not but She as requiredas law. in and Idon’t think we want that lead confrontationa with the MCAs who ably” leave office. the and her name tag on the door confrontational. don’t I need I think ees will get between 15 and 50 per cent salary increase. speaker. Elachi stands impeached. speaker. impeached. stands Elachi secretaries. she claimed have also locked out her stripped off. said. NO NEED TO FIGHT “We don’t have substantive a “What Ididn’t want is to make it When the Star visited City Hall Hall City visited Star the When With the CBA, each of the more than 12, 800 employ The CBA was signed in May last year, but has not been Kilimani MCAKilimani Moses Ogeto said THE-STAR.CO.KE

County workers will receive a pay rise after - - Elachi’s lawyer Kinyanjui Harrison the speaker from accessing the office. the accessing speaker from the the MCAs audience an for blocking the former nominated senator has to enter the office.” fice is open,” he said. reen Onyangoreen threatened to deny office. her to access denied been not Elachi. replace ning to start recruiting aspeaker to retaries personal or assistant to ac instructed not allow ot Elachi’s sec intimated to the Star they have been ing to fight. I am not going to allow means if Iam there, we are just go building and she is denied entry, it anyone want I to because spill blood ership anymore,” she said. cess the office. office. the cess “We have not blocked her. The of “If my secretary is already in the Yesterday, the sergeant-at-arms The threat followed complaints by The ward representatives are plan But majority leader Abdi Guyo said On September 17, Justice Mau - “Workers for will, instance, now get materials tools and who consume county services.” with CBA registervolved a negotiate, and to sign unit to compel governor Mike Sonko to implement the CBA. to work and this will directly be felt by the residents its workers.its general Roba said improve Duba the CBA will the welfare and workingand conditions staff. of ately implement the CBA, adding that it has been long enjoy,” he said. will members our that benefits non-monetary other overdue. LONG OVERDUE “This CBA is not only about money. There are many With the registration, Nairobi the becomes first de Duba hasDuba written to the county secretary to immedi Kenya County Government Workers Union secretary On Friday,On workers some paraded outside City Hall ------view the 2018-19 budget after the unfinished business. the officer despite the court order. that the ward representatives had ment is also expected to come up. ing sessions with a full in-tray full with a sessions ing and four bills which that members will are there adding disrupted, be not mittee chairman Robert Mbatia said. mance each of sector,” Budget com fer. As the assembly we had already County Budget as per the perfor blocked her client from accessing accessing from client her blocked September 30. They will also re government down cut the counties’ at least 42 pending statements and agreed we shall review the Nairobi reduction the nationala in trans allocation. deal with immediately they resume. county’s 2018-19 Finance Bill by “We are aware that there might be They will be have to approve the Meanwhile, the MCAs are resum Governor Mike Sonko’s impeach Guyo said House will business AVOID BATTLE WHILE TO HALL FORA FROM CITY AWAY STAY SHE WILL ELACHI SAYS /EZEKIEL AMING’A return against her office protesting the speaker’s Mary Njambi in nominated MCA Elachi and Speaker Beatrice 23 ------

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Agriculture CS THE DATA Mwangi Kiunjuri in Nyeri on Sunday /EUTYCUS MUCHIRI 13 Number of students who scored E at Karaguni

Lari MP Jonah Mburu says they are considering closing down the secondary school if its performance does not improve.

RIPPLE EFFECT

MAY AFFECT OUTPUT Don’t hide behind tax to increase Consider health in teacher transfers, unga prices, Kiunjuri tells traders Kuppet tells TSC GEORGE MUGO/ Kuppet has asked the government to consider the CS says no retailer should sell maize flour at more than Sh85 for a 2kg packet age and health status of teachers before transferring them to other EUTYCUS MUCHIRI The price of unga soared to almost discussed the matter. the fuel levy with consumers to regions. @TheStarKenya Sh150 last year following drought. Kiunjuri said the country had reduce the burden. “The price will Kenya Union of Post-Primary The government offered a subsidy a good harvest and is expecting a remain so if we get a bumper maize Education Teachers Kiambu branch Traders have been warned against to millers and capped the prices at bumper one again this season. “So harvest,” Kuguru said. secretary Ben Israel (pictured) said increasing maize flour prices be- Sh90 for a 2kg packet. there should be noshortage of maize they support transfers because cause of the eight per cent tax im- “By that time, the price of a 90kg or any crop at the moment,” he said. (+) STATE ALLOWS they allow members to interact posed by the government on petro- bag of maize was between Sh3,000 More than 94 small-scale millers MAIZE IMPORTS TO with different cultures. leum products. and Sh3,200 and the millers were met in Nairobi two weeks ago and The Kijabe Boys teacher said Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri saying the price of maize was very resolved to raise the price of the 2kg TAME FOOD PRICES 70 per cent of tutors in the county no one should hide behind the tax high,” Kiunjuri said. maize packet from Sh90 to Sh98 ow- have been delocalised. He urged to increase prices. He said he will The CS said unga prices have sta- ing to the 16 VAT fuel levy effected The government in March allowed the Teachers Service Commission meet with millers this week to dis- bilised. “The government will not by Treasury CS Henry Rotich. importation of maize from Uganda to consider age and health, saying cuss new prices. allow anybody to take advantage of The tax has since been reduced to and Tanzania to avert an increase the two may hinder a teacher’s Kiunjuri said traders selling flour the situation and hide behind the eight per cent by President Uhuru in unga prices. Then Agriculture CS ability to perform in certain areas. at more than Sh85 will be arrested eight per cent increment of VAT on Kenyatta. The National Assembly ad- Willy Bett said the maize the National He was speaking at Kimende town and prosecuted. “The government fuel to increase prices of unga.” opted the President’s proposals last Cereals and Produce Board was in Lari constituency on Friday. is taking stock of all traders and nec- He said millers have no reason week. The millers said they would buying from farmers in the North essary action will be taken against to increase prices because maize increase the prices by at least Sh4. Rift could not last the end of the those who have increased maize is currently selling at Sh1,500 for a Chairman of United Grain Millers month. “We are closely monitoring KIMATHI UNIVERSITY flour prices,” Kiunjuri said. 90kg bag. Association Peter Kuguru said they the situation to ensure a 2kg packet He spoke in Othaya, Nyeri county, The CS said the prices should even increased the price because of the of maize flour does not increase from Students to climb during the opening of Kirai AIPCA be lowered in line with the decrease high cost of production. the Sh110 to Sh115 the government Mt Kenya in honour church. The church was built at Sh17 in the prices of maize. He said he had In an interview with the Star last agreed with millers. The supply is million. Kiunjuri was the chief guest. already met large scale millers and week, Kuguru said they will share expected to decline,” Bett said. of Nelson Mandela

EUTYCUS MUCHIRI/ About 75 EDUCATION PLAN UNVEILED university students are climbing Mt Kenya in honour of the late South MP threatens to close schools African President Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid heroine whose students score grade D Albertina Sisulu. The students from Dedan GEORGE MUGO/ Secondary schools whose best students in KCSE score a D Kimathi University of Technology grade should be closed, Lari MP Jonah Mburu has said. are accompanied by staff. The trip He cited Kariguni Secondary School whose best student in last year’s was flagged off by South African exam scored a D+. Thirteen other candidates scored grade E. Mburu said High Commissioner to Kenya he was considering having the school closed and students transferred to Koleka Anita yesterday. neighbouring Gachema and Gachoire secondary schools. She said the expedition was He said the trend had continued for a long time. Mburu said students in timely because it started on the the three schools come from the same villages yet their performances week of the International Day were different. “That tells you there is something not right in that school. of Peace to be observed by the We might dissolve it very soon,” Mburu said in reference to Kariguni. United Nations this week in honour He spoke during the unveiling of the constituency’s five-year plan at Mandela. “We must embrace our the county headquarters on Friday. Mater Hospital CEO Dominic Mwenja history and champion the values was the chief guest. Area director of education Omari Barua and Kenya of equity and freedom that those Secondary School Heads Association chairman George Muchiri attended. Lari MP Jonah Mburu in the constituency on Friday /GEORGE MUGO before us championed,” Anita said. Tuesday, september 25,2108 THE-STAR.CO.KE 25 COUNTIES COAST

WON’T BE INTIMIDATED WOMEN AND GIRLS Iron-rich food Dori refuses to see ODM discipline drive launched to fi ght anaemia

ERNEST CORNEL/ A campaign to treat team over openly supporting Ruto anaemia through iron-rich foods has been launched in Kongowea Market, Mombasa. Says he is in ODM to stay, just acting in spirit of Raila’s unity handshake with President World Health Organization said close to a quarter of women in the country, including half of those pregnant, have this condition because of iron defi ciency.  e BRIAN OTIENO Sunday launch called Get Your Iron @Yobramos4 Up, by Unilever, will cover the Coast.  ere have been similar campaigns Embattled Coast Parliamentary in other regions, benefi ting 36,000 Group chairman Suleiman Dori girls and more than 30,000 mothers. put on a brave face on Sunday as Unilever Deploy and Nutrition pressure from supporters mounts manager Godwin Bamsa said, “ is for him to resign from ODM. is evident in our bringing innovative e Orange party on September food products like the new iron- 19 summoned the Msambweni MP fortifi ed Royco cubes to the market to appear before its disciplinary and in community engagement.” committee on October 10. A joint report by the World Food Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa and 10 Programme, the Health ministry other MCAs from Nyamira, Nakuru and Unilever on adolescent nutrition and Homa Bay counties have also policy cited the urgency to add zinc, been summoned. iron, and vitamin A to foods. On Sunday, Dori said he will not Christian Aid, a partner in the appear before the committee. “I campaign, said girls in puberty will send my lawyer. I will not be are the most vulnerable. Country intimidated,” Dori said. manager John Kitui said, “We know He spoke during a fundraiser at that negative eff ects of adolescent Uwanja wa Jogoo in Gombato ward malnutrition, especially defi ciency in his constituency. in energy, protein, calcium and iron, e second-term MP has fallen persist throughout a woman’s out with ODM offi cials over sup- Jomvu MP Badi Twalib and Msambweni’s Suleiman Dori at Uwanja wa Jogoo in Msambweni on Sunday / BRIAN OTIENO reproductive life. port for Deputy President William Ruto. He is among a host of MP On Sunday, Dori said he is in party in the region. streets, what do we do? Why am I from the region who have bro- ODM to stay but will be working Ruto has taken advantage of the being crucifi ed?” Dori asked. ken ranks with the opposition to towards uniting the region’s lead- situation and made numerous trips Jomvu MP Badi Twalib said the YOUTH PUSHED INTO CRIME openly support Ruto’s bid for State ers. “I’m loyal to ODM and I’m a to the Coast, launching projects CPG chair is a man of integrity who House in 2022. Others who have life member. ey will have to wait and winning over the MPs. has leadership skills and should Government urged declared support for Ruto are MPs until 2022 to know whether I will Dori said he is merely following not be left to fi ght his battles alone. to revive industries, Jumwa, Owen Baya (Kilifi North), vie for a third term through ODM in the footsteps of his party lead- “ is is the time he needs you, Ali Mbogo (Kisauni) and Benjamin or another ticket,” he said. er Raila Odinga, who made a deal his supporters, more than ever. I build decent houses Tayari (Kinango). “For now, we have taken another with President Uhuru Kenyatta to was surprised by the summons,” ODM secretary general Edwin approach. We want to speak in one support the government. Twalib said. BRIAN OTIENO/ Jomvu MP Badi Twalib Sifuna has on several occasions voice to strengthen our bargaining “Raila shook hands with Uhuru. Twalib has been working closely wants the government to revive warned Coast ODM leaders that power.” If Raila says we should work with with Ruto. As a result, his constit- collapsed industries at the Coast they face expulsion from the party e rebellion by Coast ODM leg- the government, what do we do? uency has benefi tted from projects and ensure residents of informal for declaring support for Ruto. islators threatens to weaken the If Raila says we should go to the like the Jomvu-Rabai road. settlements have decent housing. Twalib on Sunday said the region is keen on the manufacturing and the GARBAGE DUMPED IN THE SEA BRIAN OTIENO/ Fishermen at the from the sea,” Haki Africa execu- aff ordable housing pillars of the Big Shimanzi/Tudor Creek in Momba- tive director Hussein Khalid said. Four agenda. “ ese two are the most sa want the government to test the “ e result of all this is untold important for us. We must feel these Test fi sh and water at brackish sea water where a species suff ering for fi shermen and de- two pillars if anyone wants to win the of tilapia has been found. struction of the environment to the hearts of the Coast people,” he said. Wavuvi Association of Kenya detriment of local communities Twalib spoke in Msambweni during (Wake) chairman Hamid Mohamed and Kenyans at large.” a fundraiser hosted by MP Suleiman Tudor Creek – lobby yesterday said they fear the species Khalid urged the national gov- Dori in Gombato ward. He said he will of tilapia found at the Shimanzi ernment, Nema and the county use his friendship with DP William Ruto Mohamed says they fear tilapia may be side may not be fi t for consumption government to intervene and stop to ensure Jomvu gets better housing due to water pollution. further dumping of waste into the and the region’s industries are revived. unsafe to eat due to fi lth, stagnant water “We never used to have tilapia sea. Khalid said the polluters of the Twalib said the Coast has many here. We don’t know where they sea must be compelled to compen- informal settlements that are have come from. Many fi shermen sate the fi shermen whose liveli- becoming overpopulated because are worried because they eat or hood has been hurt. of the living costs. “As in my Jomvu sell the fi sh but they are skeptical A private fi rm has constructed a constituency, people are not living in about them,” Mohamed said. bridge that connects it to the Ken- the best conditions.  at’s why we Tilapia is the common name for ya Ports Authority. is bridge has need aff ordable housing,” he said. nearly a hundred species of fi sh blocked the water and created a  e Coast used to boast of the from the tilapiine cichlid tribe. pond, making it diffi cult for fi sher- Cashewnut Factory in Kilifi , Ramisi ey are mainly freshwater fi sh men to access the deep seas to fi sh. Sugar Complex in Kwale, Mariakani inhabiting shallow streams, ponds, Mohamed said as a result of the Milk Plant in Kilifi and the Kenya Meat rivers and lakes and less common- blockage of the waterway, there are Commission in Mombasa, high yields ly found living in brackish water. no tides in the ‘pond’, which helps in the tourism industry, among others. Brackish water is somewhat salty, keep the salinity of the water con- But the collapse of the factories due but less salty than sea water. stant. to mismanagement and neglect by the On Sunday, Haki Africa offi cials “ e water is stagnant now. is government has increased poverty, visited the creek, next to the de- means, with the constant dumping which has had a domino eff ect. It commissioned Kibarani dumpsite. of waste, the water’s salinity has pushes youth into crime, prostitution “To our dismay, we are still re- dropped because of whatever fac- and makes them vulnerable to Wake chair Hamid Mohamed and Haki Africa executive director Hussein Khalid ceiving reports of dumping in the tors and now this kind of fi sh can recruitment by terror groups like al display tilapia fi sh caught at Shimanzi/Tudor creek on Sunday / BRIAN OTIENO area and further land reclamation be found here,” he said. Shabaab. 26 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 COUNTIES EASTERN

Embu governor THE DATA Martin Wambora, speaker Josiah Thiriku, deputy governor David Kariuki and Kirimari MCA Morris Collo last 73 December Percentage of ECDE /REUBEN GITHINJI enrolment in Meru

Governor Kiraitu says the enrolment has risen from 50 per cent and attributes it to the free school milk programme his government launched

ACCUSED OF DIVIDING MCAs Jubilee probes ‘illegal’ removal of Embu assembly chief whip COMPOSED OF VETERANS Margaret Kariuki was kicked out on September 13 in an acrimonious meeting in which Kiraitu unveils MCAs exchanged bitter words. She denies accusations, has appealed to be reinstated Meru sports body

questioned by a party tribunal after to the party tribunal where they de- and he was bitter with her, that to develop talents chief whip Kariuki complained she fended themselves. would not make him participate REUBEN GITHINJI was unfairly removed. “On the issue of the removal of the in her removal, since he is not sup- DENNIS DIBONDO /Meru governor Kiraitu @githinjireuben The Star has learnt Kariuki ac- chief whip, it was purely a Jubilee posed to intervene in party affairs. Murungi (pictured) has formed a cused the three senior assem- Party affair. The speaker is not a Thiriku said he was summoned by sports council to nurture talent The Jubilee Party is investigating the bly leaders of plotting her un- party member and is non-partisan. the commission last Thursday and among the youth. removal of Embu chief whip Marga- procedural and ‘illegal’ removal Therefore when they did their elec- defended himself. He said he is sure The Meru Sports Council ret Kariuki on September 13, against in violation of party policies and tion, they only informed me and to he would be vindicated. brings together veteran sports the party’s wishes. assembly standing orders. that effect I communicated to the Majority leader Njeru also denied personalities from the county. Kariuki was kicked out by MCAs Kariuki sought reinstatement, de- assembly. That’ the only thing I did,” the allegations. He said the tribunal They council will be chaired by in an acrimonious meeting. Top nying the accusations against her. speaker Thiriku said. heard both sides and he would abide former Athletics Kenya treasurer party officials in the assembly were Party MCAs were divided into two He denied involvement in any way by its decision. Joseph Kinyua. Members include summoned on Friday to explain groups that confronted each other. in Kariuki’s removal, as a speaker Deputy chief whip Collo said he veteran athlete Douglas Wakihuri, their defiance. The chief whip’s supporters is supposed to take charge of the was absent during Kariuki’s removal Julius Ngechu, former Harambee Kariuki was dropped for allegedly turned to social media where they assembly’s business. Thiriku said by 12 Jubilee MCAs out of the 21 Stars chairman Timothy Murithi, dividing Jubilee MCAs and failing to blamed Thiriku, Njeru and Collo of he informed the party headquarters who met. national baseball coach Francis call a meeting for a long time. being compromised by Kariuki’s po- about the Jubilee MCAs’ decision. He said the MCAs felt Kariuki Muchiri, Nancy Kawira and Caroline Speaker Josiah Thiriku, majori- litical opponents to plot her removal. He said although Kariuki reported was not delivering on her mandate. Gatwiri. ty leader Michael Njeru and dep- The three officials confirmed to him to the Ethics and Anti-Corrup- Asher deputy, he took over as acting “We shall use them to bring in uty chief whip Morris Collo were the Star that they were summoned tion Commission over falsehoods, chief whip until elections are held. people who will develop sports in Meru county,” Kiraitu said. WON’T HURT THE POOR TOO MUCH 70% COMPLETED MPs played politics when they Most projects in Meru nearly done, rejected fuel VAT, says expert governor says

REUBEN GITHINJI /MPs who defied where the country would get money GERALD MUTETHIA/Meru MCAs should President Uhuru Kenyatta and voted for development and services. He learn the culture of cooperation against his eight per cent tax on fuel praisedthe President for reducing and consultation as enshrined in were playing politics, a development the tax. the Constitution, governor Kiraitu expert has said. “They removed the tax because Murungi has said. International development con- they heard people complaining and The governor at the weekend sultant Kithinji Kiragu said the MPs thus feared they might lose votes,” held a meeting with the county were more interested in protecting Kiragu said. assembly leadership. He said the their seats. The expert said MPs should decide meeting reviewed implementation of Kiragu said legislators had voted whether they want to help Kenya’s development projects in all wards. to shelve implementation of the economy grow or decline. International development expert Kithinji Kiragu in Embu on May 29 /REUBEN GITHINJI “We have achieved 70 per cent tax for two more years before the He argued that by trying to post- completion of all county government President intervened and slashed pone implementation of the fuel tax, tax on fuel as the shortfall might He said that the VAT on fuel would projects,” the governor. it by half. and then voting against reduction force the government to print pa- not affect the ordinary people much The free school milk project has They played politics instead of giv- without giving a solution, the MPs per money. as the rich who own cars. increased enrollment in ECDEs to 73 ing a solution, Kiragu said. were pushing the state into a budget Kiragu, who consults for among “The woman who is weeding her per cent, he said. He said the MPs only wanted to deficit. other organisations the World Bank, farm using her panga will only be Kiraitu’s administration has appease their voters by removing the Kiragu said a deficit is more like- said a country cannot survive with- affected in a small way when she is launched a Sh218 million milk project tax completely, yet they did not say ly to destroy the country than the out taxes. travelling to the market,” Kiragu said. supported by two Italian NGOs. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 27 COUNTIES NORTHEASTERN/EASTERN

UNAWARE OF PROCEDURES Garissa residents still struggle to get IDs, says NGO

ose on the Somalia border most aff ected

communities living near the Ken- ya-Somalia border,” he said. STEPHEN ASTARIKO  is problem was worsened by the @stephen Astariko problems in Somalia and infl ux of Garissa civil registration offi cer Patrick Ngutia issues birth certifi cates in Bula Sambul in Garissa. Haki na Sheria has been refugees into Kenya, making the au- helping the offi ce to produce the certifi cates /STEPHEN ASTARIKO An NGO has partnered with gov- thorities put stringent requirements ernment agencies to help Garissa on Kenyans living in the region to have personal identifi cation number In April, many parents in North- data to be captured in the National residents obtain birth certifi cates acquire the documents. (Pin) for registration in respective eastern were struggling to get birth Education Information System. and identity cards. Kerrow spoke while issuing birth schools. certifi cates needed to register pupils Pupils are allocated unique PINs Haki na Sheria head of pro- certifi cates to residents in Bula Sam- He said they have also assisted the in the National Education Informa- which are used to track their prog- grammes Bare Kerrow yesterday said bul in Garissa town. He was accom- civil registration offi ce with com- tion System. Hundreds of parents ress and enable the ministry dis- residents have been facing problems panied by Garissa civil registration puters and deployed a clerk who were lining up at civil registry of- tribute textbooks, funds and deploy in getting the documents since many offi cer Patrick Ngutia. will help in the speedy production fi ces in Northeastern and there were teachers. are not aware of the procedures to Kerrow said the organisation has of the certifi cates. “We have para- claims of bribery among offi cials At the time, Kerrow had said Ga- fo l l ow. been helping residents in fi lling the legals whom we deploy to educate who were taking advantage of the rissa was the worst aff ected because “Getting citizenship documents, birth certifi cate and IDs forms. the communities and support them huge demand to extort parents. Dadaab, Balambala, Fafi and Lagdera including IDs, birth certifi cates and Demand for birth certifi cates has to prepare the necessary documen- Kerrow said there were few ser- subcounties did not off er services others, has been a major problem. been high owing the government’s tations during registration of birth vice providers in Northeastern. A and depended on the main offi ces  ese diffi culties are historic for the requirement that every child should certifi cates and IDs,” Kerrow said. birth certifi cate is required for pupils’ in the town.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NANDI

NANDI COUNTY ASSEMBLY

P.O. Box 673-30300, Kapsabet Telephone Number: 0700808072 / 0535252039 E-mail: [email protected] TENDER NOTICE WOMAN HURT Nandi County Assembly invites sealed tenders from eligible and interested bidders for provision of Medical Insurance Cover for members of County Assembly Don’t infl ate numbers of fi re victims TENDER NO. TENDER to get donations, Athi residents told NCA/T/004/2018-2018. Provision Of Medical Insurance Cover to members of County Assembly.

GEORGE OWITI/ Machakos county com- ran and came here. We have talked missioner Abdullahi Galgalo has told to national offi ces, we requested for Tender documents can be obtained free of charge from our website: WWW.NANDIASSEMBLY. residents not to exaggerate the num- food donations which no doubt we GO.KE. bers of those aff ected by yesterday will get,” Galgalo said. morning’s Sofi a slum fi re. He said he has talked to the Kenya Duly completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with tender name be Galgalo said a woman got injured Red Cross Society and the regional deposited at the tender box at the reception of Nandi County Assembly and addressed to: and is in hospital. offi ce will assess the situation.

Hundreds of residents were left He urged well-wishers, including THE CLERK homeless after more than 50 struc- the local businesspeople and elected NANDI COUNTY ASSEMBLY tures were razed during the 4am leaders, to support the families with P.O. BOX 673-30300, blaze. Those affected by the fire food, clothing and bedding. KAPSABET. said they lost all their household Galgalo spoke to residents at Sofi a items and important documents. slum in Athi River, Mavoko subcoun- Machakos county So as to be received on or before Tuesday  e Machakos fi re brigade put out ty. He was accompanied by Athi River commissioner the fi re before it spread to adjacent deputy county commissioner David Abdullahi Galgalo, 9th October 2018 at 11.00 AM. blocks. Juma and county security team, in- Athi River Children of the aff ected families cluding regional police commander deputy county Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in presence of tenderers or their representatives have not reported to school as they Samuel Mukindia. commissioner who choose to attend. lost books and school uniforms in He further warned parents to David Juma and the fi re.  e cause of the fi re is yet to warn their children against colluding the county’s Late tenders will be rejected. be established. Galgalo said residents with criminals from other counties security team at CLERK NANDI COUNTY ASSEMBLY. should not use the tragedy to cheat in committing crime. “Warn your Sofi a slum in Athi in a bid to get donations. children if you love them so they do River yesterday “When we got the information, we not get killed,” Galgalo said. /GEORGE OWITI 28 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 COUNTIES WESTERN

ODM leader Raila TAX BURDEN Odinga, Ford-K leader Moses Hypocrisy won’t help poor Wetang’ula and ANC leader Mu- Kenyans, Raila and Ruto told salia Mudavadi during the burial HILTON OTENYO/ ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi has told of Prof George DP William Ruto and NASA leader Raila Odinga to stop Godia in Vihiga hypocrisy. on Saturday. Sa- He said Kenyans are suffering because key Oppo- batia MP Alfred sition leaders have abandoned their role and allowed Agoi and Nandi the government to run roughshod over poor Kenyans. senator Samson Mudavadi said the Opposition has a constitutional role Cherargei look on to checkmate the executive. “You can’t be crying out /CALISTUS LUCHETU more than Jubilee itself. Go there, be Jubilee. But, don’t play hypocrite by refusing to shoulder the Jubilee mis- deeds,” he said about the increased taxes.

NO FARMER BENEFITTED Probe maize suppliers to NCPB depot in Bungoma — Wetangula

JOHN NALIANYA/ Bungoma senator Moses Wetang’ula has called for a probe and arrest of the people behind supply of maize to the NCPB depot in the county. JOURNEY TO CANAAN ON COURSE He said on Sunday the list of those who delivered maize to the National Cereals and Produce Board last year does not have genuine local farmers. He spoke when a Senate team met with farmers in Mabanga, Kanduyi, over the maize crisis. Wetan’gula said no re- No relenting on graft war, all sident supplied maize to the depot. “Somebody claims he planted 200 acres and was paid close to Sh50 culprits must be jailed — Raila million. These are pure lies,” he said. NASA chief says the crackdown has just begun and public cash and assets must be recovered to deter wanton theft in state institutions and counties

CALISTUS LUCHETU because people have stolen public founding fathers desired. The Kenya @TheStarKenya money and hidden it in their ac- where people would dwell in unity, counts. These people must be seized peace and liberty,” he said. “Instead, NASA leader Raila Odinga has and the wealth they have acquired tribalism has gone up, corruption warned that the war on corruption returned to the public,” Raila said. is on the rise, poll rigging is like a has just begun and he and President Leaders at the funeral criticised normal thing, lack of employment Uhuru Kenyatta will not relent until him for supporting the eight per cent for the youth and poverty are very Kenya is rid of the vice. fuel tax, but he steered clear of the high, and so we can’t be at liberty. Mourners at the late Martin Shikuku’s home in Ndalu on He said those who have stolen issue, only explaining why he had That’s the reason I opted for the August 28, 2012 /FILE public cash have to be arrested, to retreat over “Kenyans’ journey to handshake — to get solutions for prosecuted and jailed, and the cash Canaan”. these predicaments.” EXPENSIVE FUNERALS recovered. Raila spoke on Saturday Western leaders lashed out at him during the burial of Prof. George PROMISED LAND and said Kenyans would not be pay- ODM LEADER Godia in Vihiga on Saturday. Godia Raila said the journey is on course ing the fuel tax if Raila had opposed Elders want burial had been Kenya’s envoy to Unesco. and Kenyans will reach Canaan it. They accused him of betraying SAYS The government has intensified through the Building Bridges Ini- Kenyans. They told Raila to lead the KENYANS traditions changed a crackdown on graft, tagetting key tiative. He said his handshake with opposition. leaders suspected of embezzling Uhuru marked a new beginning and The leaders included Musalia Mu- WILL REACH HILTON OTENYO/ Vihiga elders plan to deliberate on cul- public cash in state institutions, con- a foundation that will ensure a unit- davadi (ANC leader), Moses Wetan- tural practices communities in the county have to drop. stituencies and the counties. Some ed and prosperous nation. gula (Bungoma senator), Wilber CANAAN The County Elders Council says some traditions are of those charged include former top Raila said “River Jordan had Ottichilo (Vihiga governor), Alfred THROUGH backward and hurt development. The council will also NYS and Kenya Power officials, Busia been infested with crocodiles” and Agoi (Sabatia MP), Didmus Baraza open membership to women to it stops being a men-only governor Sospeter Ojaamong and the only way across the river to the (Kimilili lawmaker), Bonny Khal- BUILDING outfit. Embakasi North MP James Gakuya. Promised Land was to build bridges. wale (former Kakamega senator) BRIDGES “We’ll look afresh at some of these practices that are “The fight against corruption will “We realised our country has not and Beatrice Adagala (Vihiga woman no longer useful and beneficial to the community and continue. The government is broke attained the standards that our representative). INITIATIVE phase them out,” chairman Gasca Lipesa said yesterday. A fortnight ago, ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi told the Maragoli to allow women to be elders. CARDIAC CENTRE LAUNCH particularly the youth, suffer from tions will be held here,” he said. “It doesn’t look good when you create the impression high-blood pressure unknowingly. “I thank Jamenya for taking it that elders are all male. We must discard this notion. Star reporter launches tests Jamenya was inspired after his upon himself to push for esta- There are many women elders of substance. Women father Laban succumbed to a heart blishment of the cardiac centre elders should be joined in Imbiinga ya Mulogooli deci- for heart ailments in Vihiga complication in 2016 and a month and letting our people know the sion-making,” he said. later his mother was diagnosed need of early diagnostic of heart The council says practices such as burial ceremonies HILTON OTENYO/ A Star journalist has launched a door- with a heart ailment. ailments.” are counterproductive because they incur a lot of ex- to-door screening of cardiac diseases in Vihiga ahead “I’m happy that my dream of Currently, patients with heart penses that would rather be put to good use to spur of the launch of a cardiac centre. having a cardiac centre in Vihiga is complications are either referred economic growth. Joseph Jamenya raised Sh3 million worth of equip- soon coming to pass,” he said. to the Moi Teaching and Referral Luhya and Luo funerals are said to be the most ex- ment through the JJ Heart Run from Vihiga to Nairobi Governor Wilber Ottichilo said Hospital in Eldoret or Jaramogi pensive, attracting huge spending even for those who for establishment of a cardiac centre in the county. He the national government had Oginga Odinga Teaching and led poor lives. The elders say it is time the communities ran for 35 days — March 4 to April 9. The screening is a agreed to spend Sh40 million on Referral Hospital in Kisumu. The focussed on practices that promote their wellbeing. precursor to the official launch of the cardiac centre at the centre. screening also precedes this year’s Among the Luhya, one can only be buried after three Vihiga County General Hospital by the county govern- “We’ll allocate one whole wing of World Heart Day celebrations set days from the time of death. Some funerals take weeks ment. It will be the first cardiac centre in the region — the ongoing doctors’ plaza to the for September 29. Vihiga was or even months. Only a person who commits suicide Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia and Bungoma. cardiac centre. We hope this year’s allocated a cardiac specialist from is buried the same day. But only relatives and clansmen Early results have revealed that many residents, World Heart Day national celebra- among the 100 Cuban doctors. have weep to cast out evil spirits associated with suicide. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 29 COUNTIES NYANZA

ARRESTED IN UGANDA Maid in Kisumu woman, baby’s murder to plead Suspect failed to take plea last Tuesday as prosecution sought more time to allow the accused to undergo psychiatric testing

face trial over the murders. her on the phone. e calls went un- She will be charged with the mur- answered. His sister-in-law made FAITH MATETE der of Elizabeth Achieng, 26, and similar calls. @faymatete her son who were found dead in Neighbours said the suspect sat their house in Shauri Yako estate in outside the house eating chips A househelp who allegedly killed a Muhoroni in June. e bodies were when they went to enquire about woman and her three-month-old discovered by neighbours. Achieng’s whereabouts. e househ- baby in Muhoroni is expected to take Achieng’ worked as a communi- elp said Achieng had taken her baby plea in a Kisumu court today. ty health offi cer at Kadenge Health to the clinic. e suspect failed to take plea last Centre in Muhoroni. Her body had Tuesday, after the prosecution asked several knife wounds to the chest STRANGLED INFANT senior resident magistrate Winfred and burns on the left side. e neighbours returned after hours Onkunya for more time to allow psy- Her husband Evans Otieno said and entered the house where they chiatric testing. the burn was infl icted by an iron found Achieng’s body. e suspect Her identity has not been dis- box that was found beside the body. had disappeared. closed. e househelp had been recom- The maid is suspected to have e case will also be mentioned mended to the family by a friend. strangled the infant before she today. e suspect was arrested in She had only worked for a month wrestled her employer, strangled Uganda following alerts by Kenyan before the tragedy. her, stabbed her multiple times police after it emerged that she might Otieno said he learnt about his and partially burnt her using a hot have escaped to the country. wife’s death from a neighbour a electric iron. Achieng and her baby e suspect is a Ugandan citizen. day after she had been murdered. were buried at her husband’s home Police applied for her extradition to He had unsuccessfully tried to reach in Oyugis, Homa Bay county, in June.

FINANCE BILL Mbadi dares MPs to kick him out for backing VAT Minority leader says government needs more cash

ROBERT OMOLLO/ National Assembly most of them asking him to quit. Minority leader John Mbadi has Speaking during a fundraiser at dared MPs to remove him from the Nyandiwa Catholic Church in his position following his stand on Fi- Suba South constituency on Sunday, nance Bill, 2018. Mbadi defended his stand.He said Mbadi and his Majority counter- the tax will allow the state to raise part Aden Duale led MPs in walk- enough revenue for development. ‘I AM AN ing out of the chamber to deny the He said Sh1.9 trillion revenue ACCOUNTANT House a quorum to reject the bill. raised per year was not enough. e bill, which has been signed He said the country was unable BY into law, was fi nally adopted despite to manage its budgetary costs and shouts and fi ghts among lawmakers. pay its debts. “I’m an accountant by PROFESSION Among the contents of the bill is the profession and I understand budget AND introduction of the eight per cent tax estimates. I don’t fear punishment on petroleum products, down from from any quarter. Mbadi said. “Kenya UNDERSTAND the original 16 per cent. had to restructure its ways of getting BUDGET Opposition MPs shouted Mbadi funds for local expenditure and pay- down as he supported the bill, with ing debts.” ESTIMATES’ 25 BENEFICIARIES Kisumu amputees fl own to Nairobi to get artifi cial limbs

GODFFREY ODHIAMBO/ Twenty-fi ve people living with dis- abilities left Kisumu on Sunday for artifi cial limb fi xing in Nairobi.  e operation is an initiative of the Kisumu county government and the Doshi Group of Companies to assist those with disabilities.  e benefi ciaries left Kisumu International Airport in the second phase of the initiative.  e departure of the fi rst batch was witnessed by deputy governor Mathews Owili (pictured) a week ago. Some 75 amputees from across the county are expected to get artifi cial limbs in Nairobi. Nominated MCA and project coordinator Carolyne Ag- wanda said the fi rst 25 benefi ciaries underwent a successful surgery ann and were back in their villages. “ e remaining 25 will undergo the operation next week,” she said.  e project is part of the implementation of the county’s Dis- ability Act passed by in 2015, Agwanda said. 30 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 COUNTIES RIFT VALLEY

NO LONGER HEALTH EXECUTIVE West Pokot DG to work without pay, says Lonyangapuo

MARYANN CHAI/ West Pokot governor John Lonyangapuo has reshuffled his 10-member cabinet as his Deputy Nicholas Atudonyang, who doubles as the Health executive, relinquished his position as a CEC. The changes come after Lonyangapuo was last week questioned by EACC over his deputy who has been working as a neurosurgeon in the US and continues to earn a salary from the county. Lonyangapuo yesterday said he made changes to his gabinet to improve services. He said he received a letter from Atudonyang who said he has relinquished the Health executive position and he will only serve the county as the deputy governor, though without drawing Senate speaker Kenneth Lusaka is received in Eldoret yesterday/MATHEWS NDANYI a salary. “ My deputy will continue working FINANCE BILL without salary as investigations go on,” Lonyangapuo said. The executives and chief officers have been changed one year after they took office. County budget cuts will slow In the reshuffle, Geoffrey Lipale replaced Atudonyang in the Health docket after being moved from Agriculture. Taking over in an acting down operations, says Lusaka capacity is Francis Kitalawiyan, who was moved from the Finance docket. The new Finance executive is Luka Speaker says Senate should have been consulted as senators took their sittings to Chepelion, who has been moved from the Roads and Public Works the counties and get ready to quiz governors on matters raised by the Auditor General docket.

of sittings at the county assembly. ences on how best we can improve over their counties. Today, Barin- THE DATA Lusaka said the sittings in Eldoret devolution,” he said. go’s Stanley Kiptis and his team will MATHEWS NDANYI will also be used to strengthen the County commissioner Abdi Has- be quizzed on queries raised by the @ndanyi_mathews capacity of counties and MCAs in san and governor Jackson Mandago Auditor General. He will appear be- relation to devolution. assured the senators of smooth op- fore the Senate County Public Ac- Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka has James Orengo, Mutula Kilonzo, erations in Eldoret. “We’re proud to counts and Investments Committee said the Sh9 billion budget reduction Margaret Kamar and Kipchumba be the first county to host the first chaired by Homa Bay senator Moses for the counties may affect opera- Murkomen were among the sena- Senate sittings outside Nairobi. We Kajwang’. 1.4BN tions, especially planned projects. tors at the meetings. believe this is a plus for devolution,” Mandago will meet the Finance Amount in shillings that Lusaka said the Senate will discuss Security was stepped up in Eldoret. Mandago said. and Budget committee to explain was supposed to be paid the budget cuts passed by Parliament The week-long ‘Senate mashinani’ the implementation of the national to maize farmers in the Finance Bill last week which event started yesterday and police AUDIT QUERIES government’s Big Four agenda. enforced the eight per cent VAT on are guarding top hotels where the Billboards have been mounted on Elgeyo Marakwet governor Alex The Senate will summon Devolution fuel. senators are being accommodated. major roads in the town displaying Tolgos will also meet the House team. CS Eugene Wamalwa to explain why “The Senate should have been con- More than 40 police officers were welcoming messages with portraits On Thursday, West Pokot governor the government has delayed paying sulted on the budget cuts; but this is deployed at the Uasin Gishu assem- of all the senators. Farming will take John Lonyangapuo will be before the farmers one of the issues we will be discuss- bly — the venue of all Senate and centre stage during some of the dis- Kajwang team to respond to audit ing to get the way forward,” he said. committee sittings. cussions. queries. The Health committee will Lusaka spoke in Eldoret where he County majority leader Josphat Kamar is chairing the ad hoc Sen- tour West Pokot to probe claims 56 YEARS OLD led senators as they started the first Lowoi said it was a good opportuni- ate committee on the maize crisis. It of deteriorating healthcare. On sittings outside Nairobi. ty learn about the operations of the is expected to have public forums. Wednesday, Kisumu county chief Free Pentecostal They met MCAs and Uasin Gishu Senate. “MCAs are happy to mingle Seven governors will appear before Anyang’ Nyong’o will appear before county officials during the first day with the senators and share experi- the Senate to respond to queries the Budget committee. church elects first bishop for Kitale TO APPEAR BEFORE SENATE others out. It is our hope that the delays in payment are because he had less, but now that he has accumulated the NICHOLAS WAMALWA/ Free Pentecostal amount, he is going to pay.” Fellowship Kenya has consecrated Wamalwa queried over Kamar said payment should be made because some the first bishop for Kitale. farmers might have borrowed money for other activities The diocese covers churches in delay in paying farmers knowing they were going to be paid. “If you cannot return Turkana, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, the maize, you must pay them,” she said. Kamar urged the Bungoma, Kakamega and Uasin CORAZON WAFULA/ The Senate will summon Devolution government to pay according to what was supplied, adding Gishu counties. CS Eugene Wamalwa to explain why the government has some genuine farmers might be left out. Bishop Joseph Munialo, who is again delayed paying farmers for produce delivered to the “We discovered some of the traders were farmers who the pioneer head of the region, was NCPBdespite promising to do so. Speaking in Kitale during took that responsibility to help the small farmers. Queuing ordained by the church’s national a tour to get feedback from farmers, Uasin Gishu senator in Trans Nzoia was the same with other parts of the country presiding bishop David Kiragu in a Margret Kamar, who chairs the Senate ad hoc committee where long queues of upto two to three kilometres. So if ceremony held at the Kipsongo Free on the maize crisis, said the CS needs to provide information one was queuing for two kilometers hoping to sell 50 bags Pentecostal church in Trans Nzoia on why the government has delayed paying. of maize, it was a complete waste of time,” she said. “There county. She said, “When the Cabinet Secretary came before us, was danger of maize getting spoilt while on the queue. So Machakos Senator Boniface Kabaka Munialo, 56, won the election held he had only Sh1.4 billion and we were even concerned that small-scale farmers decided to give their produce to large- and Uasin Gishu’s Margret Kamar in December. He has a Bachelor of he is going to pay only 40 per cent of farmers and leave scale farmers.” / CORAZON WAFULA Arts in theology. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 31

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Box 1796-00606, ceased acting as makis, Ruiru Sub County proposes to to change its use from Agricultural to Kanyoro & Peter Kamunju Gachicho Change the Use from Agricultural to Commercial use subject to approval by 1) 5 seater sofa set, Bravia TV, Wall unit, Wall clock, LG Fridge, Receiver and Manager over Dominion Farms Ltd. Residential Multi-Dwelling (Flats) the County Government of Uasin Gishu. subject to Approval by Kiambu County. microwave, gas cylinder, 4 burner gas cooker Individuals, Institutions, Organizations Control over the assets and a airs of Dominion has Individuals, Institutions, Organizations etc. with comments and/or objections to the with objections/comments are requested proposal are requested to forward them in In The Matter of Distress for Rent- passed back to the Director of Dominion. 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World marathon RUGBY record holder Eliud Kipchoge, Impala Floodlights with former NOC president get Sh1.8m boost Kipchoge Keino and 2018 Berlin BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA / The Impala Marathon Floodlights tournament received runners up a major boost with youth network Amos Kipruto firm, Blaze sponsoring the event to /BARRY SALIL the tune of Sh1.8 million. The Sh1.8 million title sponsorship will see Blaze earn naming rights to the tournament, which will be held at the Impala grounds on October 13th, 20th and 27th. The Blaze sponsorship includes Sh1 million in cash, and an addi- tional Sh800,000 in airtime, prizes and the provision of a fully-kit- ted media centre. Interim director for Consumer Business at Safaricom, Charles Wanjohi, said they are delighted to sponsor the event “We see great potential in the youth talent that is just waiting to be tapped. Sponsoring Floodies not only elevate the sport by provid- ATHLETICS ing financial and non-monetary assistance but also provides valuable opportunities for young players to showcase their skills, passion and grit,” said Wanjohi The sponsorship complements Kipchoge honoured Blaze’ thematic campaign, GRIT, which stands for ‘Greatness Requires Internal Toughness’. The cam- Nandi County Governor hosts world marathon record holder to breakfast paign aims to encourage the youth not to give up on their dreams no matter the obstacles they face. BY BARRY SALIL / Berlin Mara- Kapsabet residents in by county had taken over. The new facility will The campaign features individuals thon record holder Eliud Kipchoge government. Kipchoge, Kiprotich have a 200-bed capacity and will who are excelling in unconventional received a warm welcome in his and Kipsang swept the board in the accommodate Team Kenya for their fields such as dance, skateboarding, hometown of Kapsabet two days men’s category while Gladys Cher- training for future events. and Muay Thai. Impala Saracens after jetting back into the coun- ono took the women’s title. He said Stressing the need to spread an- chairman, Bill Githinji, termed the try from Germany. the decision to construct Sh100m ti-doping campaign to the grass- sponsorship timely. Kipchoge was yesterday morning training facility to be named after roots, governor Sang explained that “Rugby is associated with hosted by Nandi governor, Stephen Kipchoge was inspired by his feat Kenyans were talented athletes and strength, speed, strategy and Sang for breakfast at his offices in a to shatter Dennis Kimeto’s previous did not need energy enhancing sub- toughness, making it an ideal fit for function also attended by former Na- record of 2.02.57 to by more than a stances to win. sponsorship by Blaze. Over the years, tional Olympic Committee of Kenya minute ( 2.01.39 ). “The drugs are a creation of for- Floodies has become a highlight (NOCK) president Kipchoge Keino “The achievement is worth being eigners meant to ruin our brothers of the school rugby calendar and and Nike team coach Patrick Sang. recognised because I know you can and sisters and I am asking every A recent match a pre-season tournament, which Also present were 2018 Berlin still bring it to sub two hours in fu- athlete to keep away from such between Impala is used by teams to prepare and Marathon runners-up Amos Kipro- ture,” Sang told Kipchoge. The ‘Eli- because they only help to taint our and Harlequins feed the Kenya Cup League and the tich, 2012 London Olympics mar- ud Kipchoge Sports Complex’ will good image,” he said. “Kipchoge is /FILE national squad. athon silver medalist Abel Kirui, be situated just a kilometer from one of the athletes who has stood to former 800M African record holder the legendary Kipchoge Keino Sta- run clean and natural and with dis- Sammy Kosgei and Nandi CEC for dium. “Nandi county government is cipline, you can all see the magnani- sports Elly Kurgat and chief officer committed in the development and mous success he has achieved.” Kennedy Tanui. Also in attend- tapping of athletics talents in the Kipchoge arrived into the coun- ance were Nandi and Uasin-Gishu area,” Sang said. try incognito on Friday alongside AK officials led by chairman He also praised Keino, saying his coach Patrick Sang at the El- Abraham Mutai. his name in the history of athletics doret International airport and was Sang praised both the Berlin mar- was a monument and will not be driven away in his saloon vehicle. athon stars (Kipchoge and Kipruto) brushed aside and that the stadium His coach said they had no plans to for pushing for a 1-2-3 win in the named after him will be completed hold a celebration yet because of the event that was streamed live to the soon as the national government huge tasks ahead.

ATHLETICS Saina sets new South American all-comers record in Argentina

BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA AND IAAF / Kenya’s Emman- 35km and 1:58:47 at 40km before finishing the second uel Saina set a new South American all-comers record half in 1:02:29. of 2:05:21 at the 34th edition of the Buenos Aires The 26-year-old, who was making his debut over the International Marathon, an IAAF Bronze Label road distance, arrived at the line with a modest 1:02:03 per- race, on Sunday. sonal best in the half marathon from Berkane on April 1. Saina, who didn’t start as a one of the favourites, dom- Kiptum paid the price of the very fast race and finished inated the race from the start, passing the 5km mark in second in 2:09:19, still a personal best while Peruvian 14:48, alongside his compatriot Barnabas Kiptum. The Christian Pacheco was third in 2:11:19, also a personal two Kenyan athletes continued to race together up to best, and won the South American title. Paraguayan Der- the 30km mark, passing 10km in 29:54, 15km in 44:53, lis Ayala followed with a national record of 2:13:41, while and 20km in 1:00:27. The halfway point was reached in Kenyan Godfrey Kosgei was fifth in 2:14:00. 1:02:52 and 25km in 1:15:28. Peruvian Nelson Ito (2:16:29) completed the podium of The nice morning weather in the Argentine capital (18- the South American Championships, while Miguel Ángel 20 C) was a good ally for Saina, who by 30km (1:29:37), Bárzola, seventh, was the best Argentine runner with Kenya’s Saina Kipkemboi celebrates after breasting the had opened a gap of six seconds lead over Kiptum. Saina 2:16:47. Pre-race favourite Marius Kipserem, from Kenya tape at the Buenos Aires Marathon /FILE continued on his way to a negative splits, with 1:43:49 at dropped out in the second half. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 35 SPORTS LOCAL

FOOTBALL Kabras United crowned FKF Western branch champions after beating River Plate FC

CALISTUS LUCHETU/ Highly motivated Kabras United registered a deserved 3-1 win over match favourites Riverplate at Mukumu Girls’ play ground to be crowned Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Western branch league champions. Riverplate, who were pre-match favourites, needed only a draw to be crowned champions but found the going tough against their rivals. Kabras opened the scoring barely nine minutes into the match through winger Phillip Makuto with Laban Taliti extending the lead in the 23rd minute. Riverplate, under former Kakamega Homeboyz assistant coach, Peter Okidi, resumed play after interval with a lot of vigour and enjoying huge ball possession but were exposed by an electrifying fast break that gave the winners the third goal through Joab Nyamu, who shot the ball past advancing keeper to kill off the match. Hosts Riverplate, who went into the match topping the table with 50 points—two above Kabras, received a consolation goal through Kennedy Wandiri. Riverplate coach Okidi blamed the loss on poor officiating by Michael Sawanga, whom he blamed for allegedly denying his team two clear penalties that VOLLEYBALL would have made a the difference. His opposite num- ber, Phillip Shiundu, singled out hard work as the main attributes that won his side the match. The first top five sides from 20-team league are set for promotion. Kasaya on course SHOOTING Muema eyes early Team Kenya Injured Pipeline player undergoes light training as she seeks to fight for starting slot slot to 2019 UK Bisley bonanza

Malkia Strikers (KVF) technical director, David under the former Kenya national BY CONSOLATA MAKOKHA/ Fredrick Muema is seek- players during Lung’aho, who accompanied the women’s coach Sadatoshi Sug- ing to book an early slot in 2019 Team Kenya to the AGNES MAKHANDIA training session team said the player resumed light awara ahead of the event, mid- United Kingdom. @dorrytik at Kurobe City, training but was quick to note dle blocker Triza Atuka said she Muema, who won gold in this year’s Imperial small Japan that they are awaiting clearance now understand why the Asians bore shooting in UK Bisley, said the trip to the UK was Recovering national women’s vol- / COURTESY from physiotherapist. countries are good in back court an eye opener in his shooting career and he is deter- leyball team left attacker Leonida “We arrived at Korube City defence. Atuka said their train- mined to make the cut again. Kasaya started light training yes- from Hitachi and had a two- ing is on another level and noted “I am keen to once again qualify for the 2019 UK terday ahead of the FIVB women’s hour training session. We were that the training prior to the event Bisley. I learnt several tricks in August but there is still World Championship, which gets warmly welcomed by our hosts serve off, is doing them good. more knowledge to acquire in the this shooting disci- underway this weekend in Japan . here at Korube and we intend She said: “No wonder Asians are pline (smallbore rifle prone),” said the X class shooter. The hard hitting Kenya Pipeline to stay here until Thursday,” ob- good in back court. The training is “It is every firer’s dream to one day (or even always) player had picked a minor shoul- served Lung’aho. enjoyable but very tough but when make it to the national team, so I am keeping up with der injury during the training “We are scheduled to play you look at the bigger picture. the competition as I aim at posting a good aggregate sessions here in Nairobi before friendly match against Korube It’s us the players who are befit- by the time Team Kenya is selected,” intimated Muema the team departed for the host na- Aqua Fries on Wednesday but we ting and therefore, we are giving who he carded 573 off the Highest Possible Score of tion last week. might also play them tomorrow it our all. We are looking forward 600 during the Babuji Memorial Cup shoot at the GSU It is therefore a race against time (today) during the training, before to the friendly match to see where Training School Embakasi. for Kasaya, who is hoping to make we depart to Hamamatsu where we are as a team,” said the Kenya Muema tied with John Serem (573) to finish as X2 her debut at the World Champi- we will play our Pool ‘D’ matches.” Pipeline captain. “The food is not behind Maurice Morara who downed 577. Gurcharan onship as she muscles for start- The East Africans are drawn in as good but we are managing.” Roopra carded 588 to claim the overall winner’s trophy ing position against team captain pool ‘D’ alongside former champi- The Kenyan team is cur- and he was closely followed by smallbore captain Gu- Mercy Moim, Noel Murambi and ons Brazil, Serbia, Puerto Rico and rently camping in Japan to ac- rupreet Dhanjal who raked in 586 points for Super X1 fast-raising Sharon Chepchumba. Dominican Republic. climatize ahead of the three- position. David Kirui (571) and Christopher Saina (567) Kenya Volleyball Federation Commenting on the training week competition. settled for SX2 and SX3 respectively.

BASKETBALL Equity raid KPA as they seek to beef up squad ahead of Dar show

BY DANN O’WERRE / Equity Bank joined the camp,” said Maina, adding women teams from the region, have recruited Betty Kananu and that his main aim is to build a strong among them KPA men and Strath- Celine Okumu from national cham- team for the future. more University Blades. pions Kenya Ports Authority ahead With Kananu, a guard and Okumu, a The tournament throws off on of the Fiba Africa Zone Club Cham- forward, in his stable, Maina and Equity September 30 to October 7 with pionships slated for later this week Bank have made a strong statement Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania—all in Dar-es-salaam. both for the upcoming tournament in sending four teams each. Power- An ecstatic Equity coach David Dar and the national league. house Egypt will have three, Ethiopia Maina yesterday confirmed KPA Equity Bank finished runners to (two), Uganda two, South Sudan women’s team dangerous duo has KPA both in the national league and (two) and Somalia (one). joined the ‘Hawks’ and are all set the zonal championship in Kampala, Vitalis Gode, who is the Kenya for the regional show in the Tan- Uganda last year. So far, they remain Basketball Federation (KBF) and Zone zania port city. unbeaten in the league. Other than Five secretary, confirmed that all the “It’s now official that Kananu and Equity Bank and KPA women, the teams have submitted their registra- KPA’s Celine Okumu, Felmas Adhiambo and Betty Kananu during a past Okumu are with us and have already event has attracted 23 men and tion to Fiba Africa secretariat. match / COURTESY 36 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018 SPORTS LOCAL

“I AM FOOTBALL CONFIDENT Women’s league WE WILL gets underway RECEIVE THE MONEY this weekend IN FOUR TO BY AGNES MAKHANDIA/ Football Kenya Federation (FKF) women’s SIX WEEKS Premier League second leg gets underway this weekend at various TIME,” venues across the nation. – AMBROSE The league, which was scheduled to resume last July, stalled owing RACHIER to late disbursement of Fifa funds. A stattement from the FKF stated that there shall be no rescheduling or postponement of matches owing to the tight schedule. The statement read: “This mail serves to inform you that WPL shall resume this coming weekend Sep- tember 29/30. It is the responsibility of the host team to secure and book match venues. Invoices for match venues should be sent to the national office not later than Wednesday to allow the office to process pay- ment in good time.” Ten matches will be on the card this weekend with league leaders Thika Queens hosting Mombasa Olympics and Kayole Starlets at their backyard. Mathare United play Vihiga Leeds, FOOTBALL Spedag take on Eldoret Falcons, Baringo Starlets face Vihiga Queens as Makolanders face Kisumu All Starlets. Rachier hits the roof HOCKEY Police cut Butali’s lead to six Gor boss denies receiving money from sale of Walusimbi to Kaizer Chiefs points after weekend wins

Ugandan divided the club’s executive commit- agreement that the agreed sum would BY MESHACK KISENGE / Defending Kenya Hockey defender tee with some claiming that Rachier be paid to the Gor Mahia Football Union (KHU) champions Kenya Police narrowed the gap Godfrey acted as the agent to the player and Club account in two installments, the between them and league leaders Butali Warriors to BY MESHACK KISENGE Walusimbi received the money in his account. first in August 2018 and the second six points following their weekend wins over Western @kisengemeshack1 during a past The long-serving chairman de- in January 2019. Despite the allega- Jaguars and USIU-A Mashujaa. Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rach- match nied acting as the player’s agent and tions of the misguided and disgrun- Prior to the matches, Police were trailing Butali by 12 ier has cleared the air on the con- /OLIVER MORGAN receiving the money through a ‘fake’ tled louts that these funds have been points but reaped a 4-0 win over Jaguars on Saturday troversial sale of Ugandan defender account which is contrary to the In- remitted and defalcated by certain before beating Mashujaa 1-0 the following day to con- Godfrey Walusimbi to South Africa ternational Transfers Matching Sys- officials and the perceived agents in solidate their second spot with 36 points. PSL side Kaizer Chiefs. tems (ITMS) statues. their figments of imagination, I cate- Butali command a 42-point lead at the top of the Rachier quashed claims that he He said claims divulged and shared gorically state here and now that not log. Despite reducing the gap, assistant head coach single-handedly sold Walusimbi and widely on social media by a vocal a single rand or penny has been paid Fred Masibo was not convinced with the fitness pocketed the proceeds (Sh7-12m) member of his committee and fans to the club or to the officials of the levels of the players, a move he linked to the sev- which was supposed to be wired to saying that Kaizer had not wired a club or alleged agent at all.” en-week long break. the club’s accounts. K’Ogalo parted single cent to their account thus far He added: “The global village that “We are happy we reduced the gap to six points and ways with the left-back in August but remained hopeful the money will our world is today, I challenge the we are confident we will be at par once we honour all after mysteriously signing for Kaizer be wired in in a month’s time. demagogues and prophets of doom our matches in hand. The matches were tough espe- amid accusations that they had un- Rachier minced no words to the to call Kaizer Chiefs on +2711941- cially against Jaguars who have several players headed professionally tapped him. perpetrators of the unsubstantiated 1465 or enquire by email info@ for the Youth Games in Argentina,” said Masibo. Gor threatened to report Kaizer to claims and challenged them to con- kaizerchiefs.com to establish the ve- “They pushed us but we managed to beat them on Fifa but later, the two clubs began tact Kaizer to ascertain whether they racity of what I have stated. I am not experience. I still feel the break affected our fitness but I negotiations which saw Walusimbi had remitted money to Gor. Walusimbi’s agent but I am confident have told them (the players) to adjust and focus on de- pen a contract with Kaizer. His unan- In a strongly-worded statement, we will receive the money in four to fending the league. It is a major concern to the technical ticipated switch to South Africa has Rachier said: “It was a term of the six weeks time.” bench but we hope they will soon hit to their bests.”

CRICKET Kanbis beat Swamis to keep unbeaten record in NPCA League

BY DUN OKINYO / Kanbis maintained their unbeaten after becoming Bhudia’s third wicket. Maurice Ouma (15), record in the 2018 Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association James Ngoche (24) and Mayur Pindolia (17) also chipped (NPCA) Elite League with a seven-wicket win over arch in with double digits as the visitors ended on 210 with rivals Swamibapa at Eastleigh High School on Sunday. eight overs to play. Kanbis’ chase did not get off to the Chasing 210 runs to win, the hosts were home and best of starts as they lost Dhiren Gondaria on 17 with only dry in the 38th over with the loss of only three wickets, 29 on board in the 5th over. thanks to skipper Rajesh Bhudia’s 64 from 65 balls. Rakep (33) joined Bhudia (64) at the crease and the Alex Obanda Swamibapa had earlier slipped to 13 for 2 in just 10 balls, two pushed the scoreboard to 107 after 19 overs before of Swamibapa thanks to Bhudia ( 2 for 40) before a half-centuries from Rakep was bowled out by Pal. Ngoche finally got the wick- bats against Alex Obanda (59) and Deepak Pal (70) relieved the pres- et of Bhudia when he had the skipper trapped lbw in the Kanbis wicket sure in a third wicket stand of 86. However, the stand was 24th over after facing 65 balls that had 10 boundaries. keeper Rajesh broken in the 15th over when Obanda was eventually dis- Nelson Mandela (46) and Sachin Bhudia (32) scored Varsani during a missed by off-spinner Rakep Patel (1-24) after facing 48 the winning runs in an unbeaten fourth wicket stand of past match balls that had 10 boundaries. 78 runs as Kanbis cruised to victory with more than 20 /COURTESY Pal’s run a ball 70 was brought to an end 11 overs later overs remaining. Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 37

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Real Madrid’s opposition threat- said he opposed Girona’s game with 3. Chelsea 6 5 1 0 14 4 +10 16 La Liga’s desire to become the ens La Liga’s long-term plans to play Barca being taken abroad, saying 4. Watford 6 4 1 1 11 6 +5 13 first European soccer league to play one match per season in the U.S. “every team (in the league) should 5. Tottenham Hotspur 6 4 0 2 12 7 +5 12 6. Arsenal 6 4 0 2 12 9 +3 12 regular-season games on a different over the next 15 years, as agreed in play at every ground”. 7. Manchester United 6 3 1 2 9 9 0 10 continent hit a wall on Friday when a deal the league signed with U.S. La Liga president Javier Tebas, 8. AFC Bournemouth 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 9. Leicester City 6 3 0 3 11 10 +1 9 Real Madrid the Spanish soccer federation said it entertainment company Rele- however, was still optimistic his pro- 10. Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 2 3 1 6 6 0 9 president could not authorise the proposal to vent last month. posal would get the go-ahead, say- 11. Crystal Palace 6 2 1 3 4 6 -2 7 12. Everton 6 1 3 2 8 11 -3 6 Florentino Perez stage Girona’s match against Bar- “We won’t go to the United States. ing on Friday: “The game (in Miami) is 13. Brighton & Hove Albion 6 1 2 3 8 11 -3 5 /REUTERS celona on January 26 in Miami until it I don’t know whose interest it is in to still alive, without a doubt.” 14. Southampton 6 1 2 3 6 9 -3 5 15. Fulham 6 1 2 3 8 13 -5 5 16. Burnley 6 1 1 4 7 10 -3 4 17. West Ham United 6 1 1 4 5 11 -6 4 18. Newcastle United 6 0 2 4 4 8 -4 2 19. Cardiff City 6 0 2 4 3 14 -11 2 20. Huddersfield Town 6 0 2 4 3 14 -11 2 SPANISH PRIMERA LEAGUE GP W D L F A GD P 1. Barcelona 5 4 1 0 16 5 +11 13 2. Real Madrid 5 4 1 0 12 3 +9 13 3. Alavés 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 4. Celta Vigo 5 2 2 1 10 8 +2 8 5. Atletico Madrid 5 2 2 1 5 4 +1 8 6. Girona 5 2 2 1 7 8 -1 8 7. Sevilla FC 5 2 1 2 10 6 +4 7 8. Espanyol 5 2 1 2 5 4 +1 7 9. Real Sociedad 5 2 1 2 7 7 0 7 10. Getafe 5 2 1 2 4 4 0 7 11. Eibar 5 2 1 2 5 6 -1 7 12. Athletic Bilbao 4 1 3 0 7 6 +1 6 13. Real Betis 5 1 3 1 3 5 -2 6 14. Villarreal 5 1 2 2 2 3 -1 5 15. Valencia 5 0 4 1 3 5 -2 4 16. Levante 5 1 1 3 8 11 -3 4 17. Huesca 5 1 1 3 6 13 -7 4 18. Real Valladolid 5 0 3 2 3 5 -2 3 19. Rayo Vallecano 4 1 0 3 3 10 -7 3 20. Leganes 5 0 1 4 4 10 -6 1 GERMAN BUNDESLIGA GP W D L F A GD P 1. Bayern Munich 4 4 0 0 11 2 +9 12 2 Hertha Berlin 4 3 1 0 9 4 +5 10 3. Borussia Dortmund 4 2 2 0 8 3 +5 8 4. Werder Bremen 4 2 2 0 7 5 +2 8 5. VfL Wolfsburg 4 2 1 1 8 7 +1 7 6. Borussia Monchengladbach 4 2 1 1 7 6 +1 7 7. Mainz 4 2 1 1 4 3 +1 7 8. Nurnberg 4 1 2 1 4 3 +1 5 9. Fortuna Düsseldorf 4 1 2 1 4 4 0 5 10. RB Leipzig 4 1 2 1 6 8 -2 5 11. FC Augsburg 4 1 1 2 6 7 -1 4 TSG Hoffenheim 4 1 1 2 6 7 -1 4 13. Eintracht Frankfurt 4 1 1 2 5 6 -1 4 14. SC Freiburg 4 1 1 2 7 9 -2 4 15. Bayer Leverkusen 4 1 0 3 3 8 -5 3 16. Hannover 96 4 0 2 2 3 6 -3 2 17. VfB Stuttgart 4 0 2 2 3 7 -4 2 18. Schalke 04 4 0 0 4 2 8 -6 0 ITALIAN SERIE A GP W D L F A GD P 1. Juventus 5 5 0 0 11 4 +7 15 2. Napoli 5 4 0 1 9 7 +2 12 3. Fiorentina 5 3 1 1 11 3 +8 10 4. Sassuolo 5 3 1 1 12 8 +4 10 5. Lazio 5 3 0 2 7 5 +2 9 SERIE A 6. SPAL 5 3 0 2 4 4 0 9 7. Udinese 5 2 2 1 6 4 +2 8 8. Sampdoria 5 2 1 2 9 3 +6 7 9. Internazionale 5 2 1 2 6 4 +2 7 10. Parma 5 2 1 2 6 5 +1 7 11. Genoa 4 2 0 2 7 10 -3 6 12. AC Milan 4 1 2 1 7 7 0 5 13. Atalanta 5 1 2 2 9 8 +1 5 14. AS Roma 5 1 2 2 7 9 -2 5 15. Torino 5 1 2 2 5 7 -2 5 Juve keep winning 16. Cagliari 5 1 2 2 4 7 -3 5 17. Empoli 5 1 1 3 4 6 -2 4 18. Bologna 5 1 1 3 2 5 -3 4 19. Frosinone 5 0 1 4 0 12 -12 1 Ronaldo nets again as champions escape with hard-fought victory 20. Chievo Verona 5 0 2 3 5 13 -8 -1 FRENCH LIGUE 1 GP W D L F A GD P BY ALASDAIR MACKENZIE / Cris- Juventus’ The well-drilled hosts, who have their opening five games. Roma 1. Paris Saint-Germain 6 6 0 0 20 5 +15 18 2. Lille 6 4 1 1 11 5 +6 13 tiano Ronaldo’s late goal helped Cristiano Ronaldo picked up just one point this season coach Eusebio di Francesco’s po- 3. Montpellier 6 3 2 1 6 4 +2 11 Juventus to maintain their perfect vies for the ball and are still waiting to score their sition is under increasing scrutiny 4. Toulouse 6 3 2 1 6 7 -1 11 5. Marseille 6 3 1 2 16 11 +5 10 start to the Serie A season with with Frosinone’s first goal, provided a surprisingly after his side’s defeat by Bologna 6. Lyon 6 3 1 2 10 6 +4 10 a hard-fought 2-0 victory away Raman Chibsah stern test for the champions but which club president James Pallot- 7. Dijon FCO 6 3 1 2 9 6 +3 10 8. Saint-Etienne 6 2 3 1 5 7 -2 9 to Frosinone on Sunday, while /REUTERS their challenge ended in stoppage ta said made him feel “disgusted”. 9. Strasbourg 6 2 2 2 9 8 +1 8 Roma suffered a shock 2-0 de- time when Federico Bernardeschi Bologna went into the game 10. Nimes 6 2 2 2 13 13 0 8 11. Stade de Reims 6 2 2 2 3 5 -2 8 feat in Bologna. finished off a counter attack to put without a win or a goal to their 12. Angers 6 2 1 3 8 9 -1 7 Massimiliano Allegri’s Juven- the result beyond doubt. name this season but strikes from 13. Bordeaux 6 2 1 3 9 11 -2 7 14. Stade Rennes 6 2 1 3 8 10 -2 7 tus, who are chasing an eighth “We expected it to be like this,” Federico Mattiello and Federico 15. Nice Combine multiple6 selections2 1 3 in4 the 8 -4 7 consecutive Italian league title, Allegri told reporters. “Frosinone Santander gave Pippo Inzaghi’s 16. AS Monaco 6 1 3 2 8 8 0 6 17. Caensame game to increase6 1 your3 2winnings 7 9 -2 6 have now won their opening five had conceded five to Sampdoria side their first home win against 18. Nantes 6 1 2 3 6 10 -4 5 19. SC Amiens 6 1 1 4 8 11 -3 4 league games for the third time and we played down to 10 men for the capital club since 2004 and left 20. Guingamp 6 0 0 6 4 17 -13 0 in five seasons. 70 minutes against Valencia (in the Roma in 14th place with five points. Ronaldo was the hero, days af- Champions League) on Wednes- “If something doesn’t snap in- ter being sent off on his Cham- day. “We just needed to have side the players, then we’re going pions League debut for the Turin patience and after many shots, to struggle,” said Di Francesco. club, breaking the deadlock from crosses and passes, we found the “We could just sit there in front of Combine multiple selections in the close range in the 81st minute to breakthrough.” the goal and hope the right cross same game to increase your winnings take his Serie A tally to three goals Juve lead the Serie A standings comes in but that is not my philos- in five games. with a maximum 15 points from ophy of football.” 38 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, September 25, 2018

SPORTS INTERNATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE Lacazette shines Rejuvenated striker proves he is a killer of a front man BY MARTIN KEOWN / Arsene Wenger’s biggest legacy at Arsenal is the fi repower at the top of the team that killed off Everton. Wenger splashed out more than £100million last season to bring in Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and they proved their worth in this victory. Lacazette is simply ruthless. He may not have had many chances on Sunday but he made one of them count.  ere was no saving that ferocious strike to put Arsenal ahead.  e way he pounced on Aaron Ramsey’s pass, opened up his body and ripped the ball into the net was Lacazette at his best. He is hungry for goals. He sat on the bench stewing on  ursday night while his team-mates fi lled their boots against Vorskla in the Europa League. Lacazette desperately wanted a piece of the action and it made him even more determined to prove a point against Everton. Arsenal look far more dangerous with the French- man through the middle and Aubameyang coming in from the left to join him. It eff ectively means defenders have two centre for- wards to deal with. It is diffi cult for them to know who to pick up. Momentum is everything with this Arsenal team. Once they are ahead, they are brimming with confi - dence and do not look like surrendering their lead. Before Lacazette’s goal, Everton had chances but only Richarlison looked likely to score.  ey still lack a player who can regularly put the ball in the back of the net. It was the same for Chelsea at West Ham. Maurizio Sarri is reliant on Eden Hazard and if he does not fi re, the team look less likely to score.  ere is still plenty of room for improvement in Unai Emery’s Arsenal side but with Aubameyang and Lacazette, they have a killer instinct. Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette /REUTERS

PREMIER LEAGUE It may take Chelsea another year to match Liverpool, claims Sarri

BY MATT BARLOW / Maurizio Sarri against a very, very good team who warned it may take another year be- have worked with the same coach for fore Chelsea are a match for Liverpool three years. We have started to work as he braced himself for two games together 40 days ago, less 10 days for in four days against the Premier the international break, so for us it is a League leaders. bit early. We have to work and then, Sarri, having seen his team drop maybe, in one year we will be at the their fi rst points of the season in a same level as Liverpool.” goalless draw at West Ham on Sun- Klopp’s team top the Premier day, heads to Anfi eld next for a Cara- League having won their fi rst six bao Cup third round tie on Wednesday. games of the campaign.  ey beat Jurgen Klopp’s team will then test Southampton 3-0 on Saturday. their 100 per cent record at Stamford “It will be a really diffi cult match,” Bridge on Saturday evening. said Sarri. “Maybe spectacular but “ ey are a step forward of us at for us, diffi cult. I don’t think there is this moment,” said Sarri when asked an easy game against Salah, Firmi- about Liverpool. “We have to play no and Mane.” Maurizio Sarri /REUTERS Tuesday, September 25, 2018 THE-STAR.CO.KE 39

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For the fi rst time this season I am happy with my game, says striker KANE IS FINALLY HITTING HIS FORM FOR TOTTENHAM pon completing their warm- up, Tottenham Hotspur’s play- Uers were summoned by Harry Tottenham Kane for an impromptu huddle striker Harry before heading inside. Kane Whatever was said was pri- /REUTERS vate, but you suspect the stand-in captain’s instructions included making sure they prove they are still playing for manager Mauri- cio Pochettino.  is was far from vintage Tottenham but the troops did their jobs.  ey fought and won, bouncing back from three straight defeats. Kane admitted that, for the fi rst time this season, he was pleased with a performance. It was not the prettiest, but it was workmanlike and professional. said. “Obviously when you set you gaff er, we are going to fi ght It had been a testing two weeks standards in other seasons and for Tottenham, for the fans.  e for Pochettino following losses to other games, people will talk if team fought. I am a person that Watford, Liverpool and then Inter you do not reach them. I am the accepts all the criticism and un- Milan. In modern football, it does fi rst to analyse my game and see derstands that when you don’t not take much for the vultures to what I could do better. Of course play well, when you don’t win, start circling. I feel I could have done better and you are at a club like Totten- Pochettino understands it is the in most games this season.  is ham, of course you are not going way of the world. Criticism comes was probably the fi rst game I to receive prizes.” with the pay-cheque. Kane ac- was truly happy with my all- Brighton felt defeat was harsh cepts the knee-jerk nature of foot- round performance.” but the statistics said otherwise. ball too. He knew only a win over Tottenham’s players turned up Chris Hughton’s side only man- Brighton would provide respite. at the Amex dressed head to toe in aged 28.5 per cent possession and “It was a big win for us,” Kane slick dark suits that would have eight shots — half as many as the said. “ e energy was there, impressed Johnny Cash.  ey visitors.  ey might have snatched everyone was working hard. A lot looked the part, putting on a seri- a draw at the death, however. of people speak about tiredness ous front for the cameras, but the After scoring in the third min- and fatigue, but we all feel fi ne. performance had to match their ute of stoppage time, Knockaert It was important we showed that. steely faces. had another opportunity, but As a striker, you go through good  eir fi nishing was suspect, aimed his shot directly at Paulo spells, bad spells. As a striker you as they relied on substitute Erik Gazzaniga, Tottenham’s third- are going to be under the micro- Lamela to fi nally double their choice goalkeeper. On the touch- scope more than everyone else. advantage ahead of Anthony line, Pochettino was puffi ng out  at is the life of the striker. You Knockaert’s consolation strike in his cheeks, as Hughton looked to will get chances, miss chances, stoppage time. the heavens. Up next for Bright- feel you can hold it up better. All Pochettino, though, had a mes- on is a visit to Pep Guardiola’s you can do is look forward and sage for his critics following his Manchester City. try to improve.” side’s mini-slump. “Football is not “ at’s part and parcel of After a handball in the box by two plus two equals four,” the Ar- the game” said Hughton. “We Glenn Murray was spotted by ref- gentine said. “ at is the problem said with Liverpool that they eree Chris Kavanagh, Kane scored sometimes. Sometimes you are so don’t come much harder, but Tottenham’s opener from the happy with the way you prepare it is probably the same with penalty spot — his third goal in six a game, then you go to play it and Manchester City.” Premier League games. For your you lose. Sometimes you can only So after a month of waiting, everyday striker, that might be prepare the minimum, then you Pochettino has that winning satisfactory. For England’s centre play fantastic.” feeling again. Only time will tell forward, it is not. “What pleased me is the spir- whether this 2-1 win by the sea- “I have scored three goals this it.  ey showed me that, ‘We are side was what sparked Totten- season, which is not terrible,” he here, we are going to fi ght for ham’s season back into life. BASKETBALL 3rd Floor, Lion Place, Waiyaki Way (A104) Nairobi, Kenya EQUITY +254 20 4244000 RAID KPA AS More Sport on our THEY SEEK website.Scan this quick response code TO BEEF UP using your smartphone. SQUAD PAGE 35 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 Locked out? No way Gor Mahia skipper Shakava denies being locked out of his house

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