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Parents protest school closure 3ROLFHFDQFHO0XGDYDGLUDOO\ Irate parents of Kamukata ACK Pri- mary School in Mt Elgon Constituency Bungoma county yesterday held pro- tests over the closure of their school by Ministry of Education over poor infra- WRDYHUWFODVKZLWK%%,WHDP structure. The school that was opened in 2013 with a population of 600 chil- Highly hyped forum dren has only three classrooms and #&/+".*/ two toilets. The three classrooms are meeting scheduled to 8"4)*"-* also not complete, with no windows and doors and have also been parti- address ‘economy of tioned for students to share various western Kenya’ stopped lessons. The school is among 26 others that were shut down by the ministry of by Hillary Mageka 8FXJMMNFFU education in Mt Elgon constituency @PeopleDailyKe late last year over poor infrastructure. UIF.VNJBT The parents have accused area MP Police yesterday cancelled a parallel rally Fred Kapondi of sidelining the school convened by ANC party leader Musalia 4VHBS$PNQBOZ on claims that the area residents did Mudavadi to counter a Building Bridges not vote for him in the 2017 election. Initiative (BBI) forum in Kakamega to avert SFDFJWFS - Yusuf Masibo a “dangerous political confrontation”. Mudavadi, his Ford Kenya counterpart NBOBHFSBOE Moses Wetang’ula and Jubilee MPs allied to Deputy President William Ruto had EJTDVTTNBUUFST scheduled the January 18 meeting at Mu- mias, Kakamega County, to address the PGJUTSFWJWBM depreciating economy of western Kenya region. CFGPSFIPMEJOHB Its timing was coinciding with a BBI fo- rum at Bukhungu Stadium organised by Kakamega Governor , SBMMZBU/BCPOHP Cotu secretary Francis Atwoli and poli- ticians allied to opposition chief Raila .VNJB(SPVOET Duale calls for poor Odinga. The Jubilee, ANC and Ford Kenya MPs, performance probe under the Western Kenya Regional Par- liamentary Caucus, have dismissed the National Assembly Majority Leader, BBI forums as an ODM rally to champion Aden Duale, now wants Education CS Raila’s 2022 State House bid. George Magoha, to immediately form But according to Oparanya, the meeting Nambale MP malwa, Dan Wanyama, Alfred Agoi, Om- manders (DCCs) Mumias East, West and a task force to investigate the dismal will enlighten the locals on the BBI content Sakwa Bunyasi boko Milemba, John Waluke and former Matungu among others. However, the or- performance in last year’s KCSE exam insisting that the Western region will sup- (right) addresses Kakamega Senator Bony Khalwale. ganisers, led by Washiali and his Nambale in his Garissa Township. Speaking in port referendum without being forced. a Luhya MPs’ But yesterday, police cancelled the counterpart Sakwa Bunyasi, have vowed to Garissa Town when he held a meeting “The people of Western will support ref- press conference planned meeting in a letter signed by Mu- ignore the police order and proceed with with some of the top 2019 KCSE per- erendum on BBI without haste for it carries in Nairobi, mias Officer Commanding Station (OCS) their meeting at Mumias Sugar complex formers from his constituency who aspirations of common wananchi espe- yesterday. He is Albert Chebii to the organisers. as planned. scored between A- and B+ Duale said cially the area that will strengthen devolu- with his Mumias The duo claimed the Bukhungu Stadium as much as they celebrate the top per- tion that is engine for grassroots growth,” counterpart Ben Scheduled meeting meeting is meant to undermine the efforts formance, hundreds of Grade Es that he said yesterday. Washiali. PD/ “This is to notify you that this office has of the local leaders leading from the front were recorded in the national exam is The meeting at Nabongo Sports TABITHA MBATIA cancelled your permit to carry out the in resuscitating the economy of the region. a reason for concern for all the stake- Ground, Mumias sub-county, was above exercise purportedly scheduled “We will meet the Mumias Sugar Compa- holders. There were 249 Es alone in scheduled to be addressed by Mudavadi to take place on 18/1/2020 at Nabongo ny receiver manager and discuss matters of Garissa Township with NEP Girls High Wetang’ula,Jubilee chief whip Benjamim Sports ground starting 0800hrs due to se- its revival before holding a rally at Nabongo School, a national school, leading Washiali, MPs Sakwa Bunyasi, Titus Kha- curity reasons,” the letter by Mumias Of- Mumia Grounds,” Washiali told a press con- with 79 Es followed by Boys Town Sec- mala, Aseka Wangaya, Geoffrey Omuse, ficer Commanding Station Albert Chebii ference at a Nairobi hotel yesterday. ondary School with 70 Es. Out of the Beatrice Adagala and Tindi Mwale. read in part. He added: “We are ready and we are go- more than 1,000 students who sat the Other listed speakers included MPs It adds: “By this letter be informed that ing to Mumias, but we know it is not ev- national exam only 83 scored a mean Enock Kibunguchy, Janet Nangabo, Mal- any person contravening this directive will erything the police will agree to. We have grade of C+ and above. ulu Injendi, Bernard Shinali, Catherine be held criminally responsible,” a right and permit that is valid to have the - KNA Wambilianga, Alfred Sambu, Chris Wa- The letter is copied Deputy County Com- meeting.” 0RUHWKDQRIILFHUVWUDQVIHUUHGLQPDMRUUHVKXIIOH by Derek Otieno The changes were announced by the perintendents of Police (ASPs) - two Karen SCPC, Cunnigham Suiyanka Trans Nzoia County. @PeopleDailyKe Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in of whom are female- who were pro- who has been moved to Turkana West Some of the senior officers who charge of the Kenya Police Service moted to serve as deputies to SCPCs. (Kakuma), Muhoroni’s Adan Abdul- have been promoted to serve as The Kenya Police Service has made Edward Mbugua. “The Deputy Inspector General lahi Alio who has been transferred Deputy County Commanders, D/ changes in the command of sub The SCPCs (initially known as approves the deployments with im- to Mwea West and Meru’s Joseph CPC include: Peter Katam (Kakame- counties in the country. Several sub OCPDs), mostly in the ranks of Senior mediate effect” a confidential circular Gichangi who moves Machakos ga), Stephen Weda (Bomet), Joseph country commanders were trans- Superintendent of Police, SSPs and dated January 14 and sent to all eight County to command police opera- Kipngeno Cheruiyot (Busia), Richard ferred with a host of others promoted. Superintendent of Police, SPs, were Regional Police Commanders, the tions. Cheruiyot (Vihiga), Peter Nyangares More than 100 officers have been either moved to different sub coun- Internal affairs Unit and heads of for- Herman Chemonges Ndiema has Omanwa (Migori), Wambia Odhiam- affected in transfers and promo- ties or promoted. mation stated. been moved from SCPC Kuresoi and bo (Nyamira), and Benjamin Mwan- tions in the Kenya Police Service. Also affected are nine Assistant Su- Among those affected include will now be in charge of operations in zia (Kajiado), Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY #WHACKYWORLD  with Julio Kiths @PeopleDailyKE As they say, good things come in small portions! Here is a catalogue of the smallest things of their kind that exist, from guns to cars and even humans World’s smallest car fits just one The Peel P50 is a single seated micro car also known as the world’s smallest car ever. The Peel Engineering Company manufac- tured it from 1962 to 1965 and named it as a city car. It features a 49cc engine, can go for 72kmph and they decided to sell it at around Sh33, 000. Its 49cc engine was mated to a three-speed manual transmission with no reverse gear, and has three wheels. Other than that, there is one of everything: one seat, one door, one windshield wiper, and one headlight.

Who needs large TV Snake as thin as spaghetti noodle screens anyway… This snake is not only 10cm long, and is “as thin In 2007, Guinness World Records rec- the smallest snake known as a spaghetti noodle”. The ognized Scottish firm MicroEmissive’s to man, but it is also the snake can only lay one egg at ME1602 as the smallest television screen smallest scientists believe a a time, because if they laid in existence. As of this writing—and de- snake can physically evolve more, the hatchlings would spite the aforementioned tech explosions to be. Found on the island have to be smaller and would of recent years—it’s a record that still of Barbados, a fully grown have almost no chance of stands. It has a display of roughly 4×3 mil- adult measures less than survival. limeters in surface area. Tiniest baby weighed half weight of bread On 24th October 2006, Amil- lia Taylor became the World’s smallest infant when she born after 21 weeks of develop- ment. She was only 243 grams in weight, almost half of the weight of bread and 9.5 inches in length. She was considered a miracle as she was born just two weeks before the legal abortion limit.

Bible is the size less than half a grain of sugar In 2007 technology was pushed to another ex- treme when the entire Hebrew text of the Jewish are found on a real size gun”, one. Of course, there are still Bible was inscribed onto a space less than half Smallest gun is only that it’s the size of a thumb those who are up in arms, no the size of a grain of sugar. The team etched the drive. The six-shot revolver pun inteded, about the alleged 300,000 words of the Bible onto a tiny silicone size of a thump, fires 2.3-caliber, 1.97-grain weapon’s potential conceal- surface less than 0.5 mm square. The previous bullets, which are made by ability, which is a valid argu- smallest, known, copy of the Bible measured and as lethal as the same company, and even ment. Even the slowest, small- 2.8 x 3.4 x 1 centimeters (1.1 x 1.3 x 0.4 inches), produces a tiny little kick as it est projectile can injure or kill weighing 11.75 grams (0.4 ounces) and contain- big ones shoots these tiny little bullets if placed properly, and despite ing 1,514 pages, according to Guinness World at a muzzle velocity of around the fact that it looks almost ex- Records spokeswoman Amarilis Espinoza. The According to the company 400 feet per second—ca- actly like a key chain, the Swiss tiny text, whose production was overseen by website, the Swiss MiniGun is pable of doing about the same MiniGun is, in fact, a gun—the an Indian professor in November, 2001, is the “a double action revolver and amount of damage as a real smallest in the world. smallest bible in existence. has all the same features as  NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020 0DNXHQLPHGLFQDUUDWHVKRZKHIRXJKWGHSUHVVLRQ Makueni Health Chief Officer health. He noted that mental health Patrick Musyoki yesterday opened was one of the most neglected up about his struggle with depres- sectors in the country saying the sion during a public hearing of the taskforce is a good opportunity to Mental Health Taskforce formed to address the rising burden of mental look into the status of mental health health. system. Top psychiatrist Dr. Frank Njenga Musyoki disclosed that he sought decried lack of funding by both the counselling after he sunk into de- national and county governments pression because of family and as the main challenge facing mental work related issues. ‘‘I suffered from health care. anxiety for a long time which even- tually spiralled into severe depres- Counselling unit 5XWRDOOLHV sion,” he said. He said mental health is not a The CO said for days, he would priority agenda for both levels of SOHGJHWRILJKW not get out of bed and had curtains government despite its integral role in his room drawn and even devel- in development. oped suicidal thoughts. He underscored the need for the Director Africa Mental Health Foundation David Ndetei, chair of the Mental RQIROORZLQJ ‘‘Depression is not for the poor governments to set aside adequate Health Taskforce Frank Njenga, Makueni Governor and as many people think, I suffered resources as outlined in the Mental his wife Nazi when the taskforce paid a courtesy call on the governor in his 1DNXUXGUDPD from it despite the fact that my wife Health Policy. office on Monday. KNA and I are both medical doctors,’’ he Njenga, who is the chair of the by Noah Cheploen taskforce formed by outgoing confessed. that despite the challenge of fund- in the Building Bridges Initiative @cheploennoah Musyoki, however, said he man- Health CS Sicily Kariuki to look into ing the country has made major (BBI) report to establish a mental the status of mental health was aged to seek help in good time. strides in addressing mental health, health wellness monitoring system Two MPs allied to Deputy President speaking at the St Joseph’s multipur- In sharing his story, the soft spo- which was in the past shrouded in as revolutionary and a major break- William Ruto put on a brave face a day pose hall during a public hearing. ken medic said he hoped to fight mystery and stigma. through in tackling mental health after police barred them from access- The psychiatrist, however, noted the stigma associated with mental He termed the recommendations issues in the country. -KNA ing Rift Valley Provincial headquarters where President Kenyatta was issuing title deeds to former Nyakinyua danc- ers. Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika (pic- tured) and Nakuru East MP David ,'VSDVVSRUWVWREHLVVXHG Gikaria said what they encountered is of little consequence terming the whole episode as “petty.” Although they said that the move to stop them from participating in a ZLWKLQDGD\VD\V0DWLDQJ·L public function was unprecedented, the two leaders said that they would Interior Cabinet Secretary SECURITY IN not be intimidated adding that they will states move will help CAMPUSES continue championing the interests of their people. Kenyans obtain the crucial Matiang’i has an- documents with ease nounced plans to Not big deal establish University Like Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri who by Reuben Mwambingu Community Security addressed the press separately, Kihika Committees to tame and Gikaria fingered Nakuru MP Lee @reubenmwambingu rising cases of inse- Kinyanjui and County Commissioner curity in the higher Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i learning institutions Erastus Mbui for allegedly feeding the yesterday unveiled a 10-point plan that and surrounding com- president with wrong information. could see Kenya step up counter-terrorism munities. “I know a lot of questions have been efforts in the wake of renewed Al Shabaab asked on why as leaders we couldn’t ac- attacks and bolster reforms geared at slay- He observed be- cess the venue yesterday… I don’t think ing the ghost of corruption in his ministry. cause of population it’s a big deal in the scheme of things At the top of the agenda is the war on ter- growth unique secu- it is part of job hazard and everything ror, police reforms, automation of citizen rity challenges have to do with local politics,” said Senator services, war on corruption and drugs and started cropping up. Kihika. countering rising insecurity in universities, Ngunjiri has sensationally claimed among others. that the President is using the Building Matiang’i said the reforms would lead to Bridges Initiative (BBI) and the refer- Kenyans being issued with passports, birth Interior CS and planning conference for top security the presence of criminal elements in their endum which is being mooted to cling to power. certificates and other documents under Fred Matiang’i, officers in Mombasa yesterday, Matiang’i jurisdiction. the Immigration and Civil Registry depart- Inspector General said no effort will be spared to “decimate On the ongoing reforms in the police ments within a day of applying. of Police Hillary terrorism”, warning that those who col- sector, Matiang’i said the government will “By July 1, this year (2020), issuance of Mutyambai laborate with terrorists will be met with continue to commit resources to ensure ID cards, birth and death certificates and   and National the same force as the attackers. changes are effected to improve efficiency passports shall be a same-day service ex- Police Service Present were Interior Principal Secre- and effectiveness of the police service. cept for applications originating from out- tary Karanja Kibicho, Inspector General Commission Teacher charged side of Nairobi and abroad,” he said. of Police Hillary Mutyambai, National In- Harmonised command chairman Eliud telligence Service (NIS) Director-General He directed that all human resource and Kinuthia during with defilement Philip Kameru and the Kenya Coast Guards personnel issues be moved to the National Anti-terror war the security Matiang’i said Kenyans have been com- Service boss Vincent Loonena. Police Service Commission (NPSC) while A teacher at Muvandori Day Sec- conference “The challenge we have been facing in operational matters remain in the ministry ondary School in Embu North sub plaining of encountering problems while in Mombasa, trying to obtain the crucial documents. fight against terrorism is the level of col- and National Police Service. county was yesterday charged with de- yesterday. laboration, cooperation and at times col- Already, there is harmonised command filing a student in July last year. Moses “Last year, I interacted with citizens at PD/ BONFACE lusion by local communities with terror and over 7,000 officers have undergone Kimanthi, who is a computer teacher their most vulnerable moments and the MSANGI pain and misery I saw them go through is gangs and terror groups,” the CS warned. further training in various police training reportedly lured the girl with promises unacceptable in public service,” he said. “Whilst we have and shall continue to colleges. Automation of citizen processes he would pay her school fees arrears. On terrorism, the CS directed Chiefs have respect for the rule of law and human including the electronic Occurrence Book He appeared before Senior Resident and other security officers to make the rights, when clean up time comes, we shall (OB) and the case file management sys- Magistrate Tony Kwambai and denied war against terror “painful” by cascading make no distinction between the enemy tems were work in progress. the charges. While representing the it down to people aiding attackers, adding and those who harbour them. We shall There is also automation of the human accused who denied the allegations, that “terrorism must be struck a decisive spare no efforts or resources in attainment resource management and welfare proce- Victor Adande, an advocate for the ac- and final blow.” of freedom from fear. May this serve as a dures for officers including pension, insur- cused prayed the court to release his The minister noted continued weak- clear warning to harbourers and coordina- ance, housing and remuneration. client on bond saying he is a student at nesses of governance structures in Soma- tors, you shall not be spared.” The CS directed Interior PS Kibicho to Mt Kenya University. He was released lia had seen the resurgence of al Shabaab The minister directed administration of- come up with a help line within two weeks on bond of Sh100, 000 and a surety of a and other criminal groups in the Coast and ficers, particularly the chiefs, to take stock to be used by Kenyans to report cases of similar amount. The case will be heard north eastern Kenya. of people living in their neighbourhood, bribery and delayed services at citizen on March 30. Addressing the annual security review insisting they shall be held responsible for service centres. -KNA

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.LWXLFRXQW\LQ *RYHUQPHQWVHWV ELGWRPLWLJDWH RXWEUHDNRI DVLGH6KE FDWWOHGLVHDVH Kitui county government has be- gun livestock vaccination following IRU8+&UROORXW the outbreak of lumpy skin disease reported in Ikutha, Mutha and CS Kariuki says all 47 On the controversy surrounding Nation- Mwingi areas bordering Tana River al Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Kariuki county. counties will be covered directed the board to iron out the conten- Speaking yesterday at Wayani under the health plan by tious issues through consultation. cattle dip in Kitui Central during the She said the fund is an integral part of exercise, area Livestock health of- the end of the month UHC sustainability hence the board con- ficer Daniel Mweke said surveillance sultation should not lose sight of the gov- teams reported the emergence of the ernment desire to offer quality and afford- by Bernard Gitau HOSPITAL disease two weeks ago in the county. able health services. Health CS Sicily Kariuki with Narok Mweke said the highly contagious @benagitau FUND ROW The NHIF 515,000 voluntary contribu- Governor Samuel Tunai during IPA viral disease is suspected to have tors a number Kariuki said plays a key role NHIF: signing. With them is PS Susan spread from the neighbouring Tana The government has set aside Sh41.9 On NHIF in its sustainability. On Tuesday, President Mochache. PD/SAMUEL KARIUKI River county. billion for the national roll out of Universal controversy, Ka- directed the suspension riuki directed the Health Coverage (UHC). of the new NHIF rules saying they should board to iron out Affected animals Health Cabinet secretary Sicily Kariuki reviewed. “Counties through the Council of Gov- the contentious ernors (CoG) agreed to recruit commu- “The virus has economic implica- has said the 47 counties will be covered The upscaling of UHC is ongoing where issues through nity health workers and pay a monthly tions since affected animals tend under the UHC by the end of the month. yesterday, Elgeyo Marakwet, Narok, Ka- consultation. “We have so far signed the Intergovern- jiado, and Kiambu counties signed the IPA stipend,” she said. On CoG query over Ke- to have permanent damage to their mental Partnership Agreement (IPA) on increasing the number to 15. On Monday, Consultations: nya Medical Supplies Authority capability skin, lowering the commercial value UHC implementation with 11 counties Nyandarua, Meru, Laikipia, Kirinyaga, She said the fund of delivery drugs to counties, Kariuki as- of their hide. Additionally, the disease and the whole country will be covered in Embu, Nyeri and Tharaka Nithi signed the is an integral part sured she has been in constant talks with often results in reduced milk produc- the next few days,” she said. IPA. The agreement which touches on Hu- of UHC sustain- the management and agreed on need to tion, poor growth, infertility, abortion The CS said the budget will help in bridg- man resource for health, Kariuki said the ability hence the check the pricing and efficiency. and sometimes death,” he said. ing the gaps in human resource for health, national government will deploy 4,000 board consultation Meanwhile, Narok Governor Samuel Tu- “I am relieved following the an- commodities, primary health care services, medical interns to Level 2 and 3 hospitals. should not lose nai appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta nouncement of the county to help community health services and service de- To supplement the same, Kariuki added sight of the gov- to reconsider his reshuffle of Kariuki from us vaccinate our animals against dis- livery to supplement county investments. that counties have agreed to increase their ernment desire to Health to the Ministry of Water, saying the ease as the vaccine is too costly. I was Kariuki added that the budget is expect- health kitty to 30 per cent of their total bud- offer quality and CS started the UHC journey and currently afraid of losing my livelihood,” said ed to significantly increase in subsequent affordable health is in a critical stage of implementation Joseph Kimanthi, a farmer. get and those who have reached the limit to services. -KNA financial years. progressively increase it. which requires continuity.

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Health risks Boga said Aflasafe, a new technology In a speech read on his behalf by Ministry’s developed a few years back to fight Afla- Director of Research and Innovation, Dr Oscar toxin in maize, groundnuts, and other food Magenya, in Nairobi while unveiling the dis- crops will be sold to farmers at Sh201 a kilo- tribution of Aflasafe, Boga said the move will gramme. have the associated benefit of reducing health “For long farmers mainly the small-scale, risks of consuming aflatoxin-contaminated have been grappling with high presence of food. aflatoxin in maize more than the standard The distribution of the farm input, Boga level of parts per billion (PPP) of 10ppp in added, will shield the country against eco- Kenya and 4ppp in European Union. The new nomic burden of managing resultant chronic technology has been achieved after intensive illnesses such as cancer. research work of over 15 years, going forward -KNA  NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020 +RZ8KXUXVHQW5XWR EDFNWRGUDZLQJERDUG By addressing issues ing the agriculture sector. People Daily. affecting Mt Kenya Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika said To revive the coffee sector, Uhuru di- region, President their agitation for challenges facing rected immediate implementation of farmers had borne fruit. the Coffee Task Force report and imple- appeared to take wind “If whatever I had said was meaning- mentation of the Sh3 billion Cherry Re- less, the President would not have ad- volving Fund within 30 days to cushion out of Tanga Tanga sails dressed the issues,” she said. farmers from delayed payments. by Eric Wainaina Political analyst Peter Kagwanja says @PeopleDailyKe the grievances from the region and Excess produce noise by DP’s political army had cre- He also imposed a 16 per cent VAT President Uhuru Kenyatta used his ated the perception the President was on milk imports from outside the EAC Tuesday address to the nation to quell no longer in control of his backyard. to protect farmers from cheap imports the rebellion building up in his Mt Ke- “It was evident the ship was sink- which have occasioned a fall in prices nya backyard, where allies of his deputy ing. The captain of Mt Kenya politics, of local produce. William Ruto have been using griev- and by extension national politics, was Rice farmers in Kirinyaga will ben- ances by farmers to discredit him. losing control,” the Chief Executive of efit from Sh660 million released to the Local MPs, notably Gatundu Policy Institute told People Daily Kenya National Trading Corporation to MP Moses Kuria, Alice Wahome (Kan- yesterday. purchase excess produce while banana dara), Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira) and Kagwanja noted that if fully imple- and potato farmers will benefit from Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), who are ardent mented, Uhuru’s directives might take Sh300 million for the construction of Ruto backers, have repeatedly accused the wind out of Tanga Tanga’s sails. cold storage and processing facilities Uhuru of abandoning his home region. in Nyandarua, Meru and Kisii counties. “As we enter 2019, you must think... ,63*" Gladys Chania, who was a coordi- this issue (that) our responsibility is just nator in the defunct TNA party, said to vote and after voting, we (the govern- Uhuru had suppressed Tanga Tanga by ment that we form) take development 5IFTFBSFUIF replacing Kiunjuri with at to other regions. That kind of nonsense the Agriculture ministry. must stop,” Kuria said during 2019 New JTTVFT*IBWFCFFO “The President has restored confi- Year celebrations at Thika Stadium. dence with the people,” she said. And the deterioration of prices of TIPVUJOHNZTFMGIPBSTF But lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui dis- ORDERS coffee, tea, milk and horticultural prod- misses Uhuru’s intervention as short- ucts, which are the lifeline of the region, BCPVU term and selfish. Uhuru di- had become fodder for the Tanga Tanga “He doesn’t seem to have the long- rected imple- term interests of the country at heart. mentation of team which supports Ruto. “This is what in military language is But on Tuesday, Uhuru issued sev- He is being driven by short-term inter- the Coffee Task referred to as a pre-emptive strike. But ests,” he said. It would be interesting Force report and eral directives aimed at revitalising the the measures have to be implemented agriculture sector. They include imme- to see what new issues the pro-Ruto implementation in full if (Tanga Tanga) will be silenced,” of the Sh3 billion diately achievable measures to address leaders in Mt Kenya region will now he said. use to attack the President as the 2022 Cherry Revolving challenges in all the sub-sectors. Uhuru’s measures to improve the Fund. Observers say the directives may election politics take shape. lot of farmers include the dismantling Meanwhile, the Kenya Tea Sector have neutralised Uhuru’s critics who He imposed a cartels that siphon farmers’ earnings, lobby has thanked the President for yesterday appeared to have toned restructuring the Kenya Tea Develop- 16 per cent VAT down their rhetoric. the policy directives made during his on milk imports ment Agency, introduction of mini- address on Tuesday, saying the move mum prices for produce, cutting off from outside the will rescue the sector and put it back EAC to protect Revive sector middle men and brokers, blocking in its rightful place as a leading source “I congratulate President Uhuru Ke- cheap imports and pumping in money farmers from of foreign exchange and employment. cheap imports. nyatta for the various measures he has into the sector to promote value addi- “We are pleased that the President taken. These are the issues I have been tion and purchasing excess produce. noted the lack of corporate governance Rice farmers shouting myself hoarse about. How- Nyandarua Governor Francis Kime- in the structure and management of will benefit from ever, there are several areas they have nia, who is the chairman of the Central KTDA. We are looking forward to seeing Sh660 million to fallen short,” said Kuria. Kenya Economic Bloc, said Uhuru’s a radical surgery, including the removal purchase excess The vocal MP refused to comment move would have a political impact. of the current leadership of the agency. produce while on the removal of Mwangi Kiunjuri as “Has the President addressed issues Additionally, KTDA directors should banana and Agriculture Cabinet Secretary. which I articulated on behalf of the not sit on the boards of subsidiaries or potato farmers Kandara MP Alice Wahome, another people during the Sagana meeting? tea factories,” said a press statement benefit from fierce critic of the President, said she The answer is, Yes. What matters is the Sh300 million for signed Irungu Nyakera, chairman Ke- New Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya was glad Uhuru had heeded her calls people not the noises by leaders who the construction nya Tea Sector Lobby. addresses the press at Kilimo House in Nairobi, by making the directives aimed reviv- are paid to make noise,” Kimenia told of cold storage. yesterday. PD/KENNA CLAUDE /LYRQGRZDQWVFRXUWWREDU'3IURPSUHVLGHQWLDOUDFH

by Bernice Mbugua seeking to join the next national court papers. as a presidential candidate” in @BerniceMuhindi and county governments. He ar- “By virtue of Article 148(6) of 2022. gues that the Executive power is the Constitution, a sitting Deputy Livondo contends that the ab- Businessman Stanley Livondo exercised and shared by the Presi- President who has served two sence of the definition of Execu- yesterday filed a petition in dent, DP and the Cabinet. consecutive full terms should be tive authority or national execu- court seeking to block a deputy He wants the Attorney General barred from standing for nomina- tive in Article 260 of the Constitu- president from vying for the to declare that when Articles 130 tion as a presidential candidate,” tion allows open interpretation of presidency in subsequent general (1), 131 (1) (b) and 148 (6)(a) are he adds. the terms with a view to promot- elections. read together, they mean that the ing the meaning and spirit of the He argues that the DP serves president and his deputy cannot Open interpretation Constitution. two terms jointly with the stand for nomination as presiden- Through lawyer John Khamin- Livondo avers that since the president, thus cannot stand for tial candidates. wa, Livondo says the ruling will deputy president and cabinet sec- nomination in a suit whose ruling “The petitioner brings this address the ambiguity in time retaries do not have to go through could be significant to DP William petition for an interpretation of given that “the current Deputy nomination and are appointed by Ruto’s 2022 presidential ambi- the provisions… with regards to President and other people the president, they work together tions. qualifications and disqualifica- among them members of the as a single unit and are, therefore, Livondo (pictured) wants tions of persons intending to vie Cabinet have made it known that bound by the two-term constitu- other members of the Executive— as a presidential candidate,” reads they intend to seek a nomination tional limit. members of the Cabinet— from Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT 

VHHNLQJWUDQVIHUV 03DFFXVHV review staffing levels of schools in the five Latest push to leave the counties and ensure more local teachers area follows the killing are deployed there where non-locals are at .DPDQGD of three teachers by a greater risk. In a letter to Interior Cabi- net secretary Fred Matiang’i and copied 6DELQDRI suspected al Shabaab to his Education counterpart Prof George Magoha, Misori expressed concern over by Irene Githinji and KNA the rising security concerns for teachers in DWWDFNSORW @PeopleDailyKe North Eastern and Coast regions. Kuppet has also called for deployment by Wangari Njuguna @PeopleDailyKe Hundreds of non-local teachers in Fafi, of at least two police officers in each pub- Holugho, Ijara and Dadaab in Garissa lic school in the region to provide full time security for teachers and deployment of Kandara MP Alice Wahome (pic- county are flocking to Teachers Service tured) has accused Nominated MP Commission (TSC) offices seeking urgent enough military personnel to settlements with non-local teachers. Maina Kamanda and Murang’a Wom- transfers from the region. an Rep Sabina Chege of being behind The latest push to leave the area follows Patrick Kipruto, a teacher at Bura Sec- ondary in Fafi, urged TSC to grant them a plot to attack her. the killing of three teachers by suspected She claimed the two, former al Shabaab terrorists on Monday in Ka- compassionate leave and subsequently transfer them owing to unsafe condi- Kandara MP Joshua Toro and some methu, Garissa. The victims were identi- Murang’a County Assembly Members fied as Caleb Mutua, 28, Titus Mushindi, tions they have been operating in. He was among teachers who had camped at the (MCAs) had organised to ferry goons 29, and Samwel Mutua, 29. SOLUTION to disrupt a meeting at her constitu- After the attack, Garissa Education TSC offices yesterday to seek transfer. Patrick Kipruto, a teacher at Bura ency office yesterday. Board immediately withdrew non-local Attack survivors Kuppet yester- Secondary School in Garissa during The MP said she has details on teachers from the four sub-counties and “We are victims and survivors of the ter- day called for the a Kuppet press briefing in Nairobi, the venue, agenda and those who at- ordered them to report to TSC offices for ror attacks. Over the years, we have been deployment of tended the meeting that planned the further instructions. trained teachers yesterday. PD/ TABITHA MBATIA having sleepless nights…we sometimes alleged disruption of her function Responding to rising cases of attacks tar- currently enlist- get security alerts and instead of beefing lives. Sanctity and right to life is paramount where she was scheduled to disburse geting non-locals, the Kenya Union of Post ed in disciplined up security, we are told to relax. Dealing and a constitutional right,” Sossion said. bursaries. Through her social media Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) yes- forces to schools with such regions is very difficult and in- A week ago, militants shot and killed four platform, Wahome claimed she was terday called for the deployment of trained in the region. nocent teachers are dying in their youth,” Saretho boarding primary pupils and de- aware of the plan, adding that true to teachers currently enlisted in disciplined said Kipruto, who is now on his fourth year stroyed Safaricom masts. her sources, on arrival at her office in forces to schools in the region. Secretary gen- in the region. eral Akelo Misori Garissa Director of Education, Issack Kandara, she found a group of young Kuppet secretary general Akelo Misori Meanwhile, Magoha condemned at- also urged TSC to Khalif said the decision by the county men believed to have been ferried also urged TSC to rotate teachers from the tacks targeting teachers in the region, say- rotate teachers education board to withdraw non-local from Nairobi for the mission. region every two years as opposed to the ing the government will beef up security from the region teachers was in consultation with TSC regulation requiring newly employed to in the affected areas. “I do not believe that every two years headquarters. He said it was agreed that work in their first stations for at least five Mingle with locals terrorists can come from nowhere and the as opposed to withdrawn teachers be redeployed to the years. The rotation policy, said the union, The said youth had mingled with local community must now be interrogat- the regulation three sub-counties of Garissa, Lagdera and should be modified in respect to Garissa, the locals, but police using their intel- ed. We have to stop living in fear. Security requiring newly Balambala “that are safe”. Wajir, Mandera, Tana River and Lamu to ligence were able to smoke out about will be beefed up in that area but I would employed to Khalif said affected teachers were em- reduce their being easy targets. work in their first 20 of them and interrogate them. want to see more than just that security be- ployed by TSC and signed a contract to She said she had convened a meet- stations for at work in Garissa between three to five years cause the local people around the schools least five years. ing with the locals where she was to Cases reported must now tell us why they did not work to and cannot be transferred outside the issue bursary cheques for the needy “Judging from the number of cases re- protect the teachers,” the CS said Tuesday. Union says county as they are demanding. students from her area but the three ported and information from our mem- Knut secretary general Wilson Sossion rotation policy The official also said learning has leaders wanted to make sure it doesn’t bers on the ground, the terrorists have be- has threatened to mobilise tutors to vacate should be modi- not stopped in all schools in Fafi, Ijara, happen. “I have the photos and text come increasingly emboldened in recent insecure schools and regions because of fied in Garissa, Hulugho and Dadaab except for Saretho messages which those involved in this months. Teachers, being unarmed, are soft terror attacks targeting them. Wajir, Mandera, and Kamuthe that were closed due to the matter were exchanging so I know ev- targets for terrorists as demonstrated in He regretted that though teachers have Tana River and terror attack. He said respective school erything that transpired” she said. Kamuthe. Our members who survived the been promised protection from attacks, Lamu to reduce boards and Parents Associations (PAs) Wahome said she is being targeted attacks have recounted traumatic experi- killings have continued. “As a union, we their being easy have been instructed to recruit locals to due to her political stand, adding that ences hiding from terrorists for nights on will have no choice but to urge teachers targets. fill in the positions left by the withdrawn she is not ready to bow to pressure or end,” said Misori. who feel insecure to promptly vacate these teachers and ensure that learning contin- intimidation from anybody. The union boss also asked the TSC to areas without further delays to save their ues uninterrupted.

6HQDWHWRUHFRQYHQHQH[WZHHN 6RQNRFDVHSUHWULDOVHWIRU-DQXDU\ by Nancy Gitonga gambi, however, directed that WRGLVFXVV:DLWLWXLPSHDFKPHQW @PeopleDailyKe the matter be mentioned be- by Hillary Mageka — the minimum number required to fore Ogoti to give directions on The pre-trial hearing of the how disclosure will be done in @hillarymageka call a special sitting — to hear and de- corruption case facing Nairobi termine a petition. the case. Senate will reconvene on January 21 City County Governor Mike Meanwhile the DPP has been to discuss the impeachment motion Sonko and his co-accused has directed to serve Sonko (pic- against Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Business transacted been pushed to January 27. tured) with an application in Waititu, who is also facing corruption In a notice to senators, Lusaka This is after a dispute arose be- firm the status of another case in which he seeks to have his bail charges in court. indicated he had appointed Tuesday, tween the defence and prosecu- the High Court on the disclosure terms cancelled. This comes after Leader of Major- January 21, the day for a special sitting tion over the manner in which of evidence. This is after, on Friday last ity in the Senate Senator Kipchumba of the Senate. evidence documents and exhib- However, Kihara’s application week, the DPP, in documents Murkomen (Elgeyo Marakwet) last Lusaka said the business to be trans- its will be supplied in the case. was objected by Sonko’s lawyer filed in court, argued that week petitioned Speaker Kenneth acted shall be the hearing of charges The DPP through State Coun- Cecil Miller who told the court Sonko’s recent decision to nomi- Lusaka to summon a special sitting to against Waititu and consideration of a sel James Kihara informed Mili- that no order was given to await nate a deputy governor violated consider Waititu’s impeachment. request for the extension of the tenure mani Chief magistrate Lawrence the outcome of the High Court his bail terms. The case will be Murkomen disclosed that he had of the Ad hoc Committee on Managed Mugambi that the matter was case. heard on January 24. collected signatures from 15 senators Equipment Services (MES). coming up for mention to con- Magistrate Lawrence Mu- Thursday, January 16 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT :DMLUHGJLQJRXWJHQXLQHVXSSOLHUVFODLP0&$V

by Alvin Mwangi Nairobi yesterday, claimed the county’s Sh3 billion. @PeopleDailyKe actual pending bills as of June 30 last year, “The financial department in our coun- was over Sh3.5 billion contrary to claims it ty is regrettably in a dire situation and Wajir MCAs have accused the county owes suppliers only Sh344,091,540. requires urgent intervention of relevant government of edging out genuine sup- institutions to safe guard public money,” pliers in payment of pending bills. Dire situation said Sheikh. Led by Banane Ward MCA Abdi Sheikh, “We want the governor to come out The MCAs also alleged that the county they alleged that the county has been pay- clearly and take responsibility for the has failed to address the sporadic oc- ing fictitious companies at the expense of mismanagement of public funds,” said currence of emergencies in the county genuine suppliers by deliberately divert- Sheikh. including the recent cases of drought and ing funds released by the Controller of Former Auditor General Edward Ouko locust invasion as the county government Budget. in his report of 2017/2018 noted that Wajir exhausted the Sh450 million emergency The MCAs, who were speaking in County had pending bills amounting to funds for financial year 2018/19.

Lake Region Economic Bloc chairman Wycliffe Oparanya (left) with Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and other governors at the site. PD/ERIC JUMA 7UDGHEORF VHHNVODZ WRRSHUDWH Governors ask CS establishment and operation of their respective proposed Wamalwa to hasten regional banks. “It is the clear policy that policy on regional will enhance our engagement bodies to hasten with national government and other agencies including donor their operations agencies without challenges. Implementation of projects by Eric Juma is pegged on the policy,” said @PeopleDailyKe Oparanya and assured that he shall initiate a bank for busi- Governors of counties that nesspeople to take loans from form the Lake Region Econom- to enable them expand their ic Bloc (LREB) now want Devo- businesses. lution CS Eugene Wamalwa to expedite the formulation of a Fully funded policy to anchor the regional “Already, LREB members bodies in law. have agreed to pay Sh200 mil- LREB chair Wycliffe Oparan- lion each toward this initiative, ya said the regions had become totalling to Sh2.8 billion. These the engine for growth of coun- flagships projects that were ties and hence the need to for- identified and agreed upon by mulate a law to regulate their LREB members by pulling syn- operations and management. ergies to harness and tackle our Oparanya said the delay to economic woes,’’ he said. formulate the policy has in- He said expansion of mari- hibited LREB from negotiating time transport was a key with donors and partners who project to be undertaken by have shown interests in the the bloc although the central economic bloc. government has already fully “We plead with the Devo- funded it through Kenya Ports lution CS to fast track the for- Authority. mation of a policy on regional Oparanya said they had blocs to allow them negotiate agreed that counties that with donors on construction neighbour Lake Victoria should of projects that could trans- form a sub-committee to ex- form the blocs into a hub of plore possibilities. economy,” he said. He said failure to put in place the policy has deterred the REGIONAL BLOCS transfer of funds from counties to blocs thus derailing imple- Lake Region Economic Bloc mentation of flagship projects (LREB) now want Devolu- tion CS Eugene Wamalwa to within the region. expedite the formulation of Oparanya, while opening the a policy fifth regional economic bloc at Kenya Medical Training Col- Delay to formulate the lege, Siaya campus, said lack of policy has inhibited LREB the standard policy to guide the from negotiating with donors operations of the country’s six and partners regional blocs has impeded the  PEOPLE SPEAK PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020 K /"+*##"-"-" 1&5&3.6/:" &-*;"#&5)8"3&/ K A PUBLICATION OF MEDIAMAX NETWORK LIMITED We are The So, can a KEN NGARUIYA: glad the Northern ministry has woman beat Donald Acting Chief Executive Officer white rhino in-vitro formed a Trump? Look at ERIC OBINO: fertilisation project technical team the men on this Group Editor-in-Chief, Print has been able that will guide the stage: Collectively, People Daily is published by MEDIAMAX NETWORK to successfully management of they have lost 10 LIMITED at DSM Place, Kijabe Street, P.O. Box 24943, produce three pure desert locust in elections. The only 00100 - Nairobi, embryos ready for the country with people on this stage Tel: 0730144100; 0709824000; 0204944100 implantation into members drawn who have won every southern white from government, single election that E-mail: [email protected] rhino as surrogate private sector and they’ve been in are Copyright 2020 mothers. academia. the women. Uhuru directives shot in the arm for farmers

The new Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya yesterday hit the ground running, just a day after he was redeployed by President Uhuru Kenyatta. In the reorganisation of his administration that saw the exit of Mwangi Kiunjuri from the critical Agriculture ministry, the President announced several measures aimed at revitalising the sector that has been going through difficult times. Uhuru was responding to numerous pleas for action to not only reverse the worsening fortunes of farmers and ensure food security, but also stem growing disquiet in his political backyard. Yesterday, Munya was instant: he raised the price of raw milk from Sh26 to Sh33 and provided money and logistical support to tackle locusts in- vasion. He also promised to implement to the let- ter, and within deadlines, the President’s prescrip- tion to cure the woes of tea and coffee farmers. This is encouraging. It is the wish of Kenyans that more of such diligence in addressing the ills that bedevil the country’s socio-economic and political space, was the norm rather than the ex- ception. It is unfortunate that State officials, especially Cabinet ministers with capacity, resources, policy Echoes of the past in Prince Harry surprise move and administrative powers, had to wait for the President to intervene. But again, this is the reality where impunity, corruption, deliberate ineptitude History is about to repeat itself in the British as randy, if not more than, your average bloke and self-interest reign. royal family. In a shocking move in the New 45&1)&//%&(8" next door. These are open secrets, but the laity While the President action is welcome, it is im- Year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in is either in denial, or has simply decided not to portant that a proper framework and policy out- a statement that they were stepping out of the see, nor hear, any evil. lays are rolled out to ensure sustainability. ,JOH&EXBSE monarchical confines in order to pursue a dif- But the progressive, albeit radical, Pope For instance, it is important to clearly explain ferent and independent life. TUFQQFEEPXOGSPNUIF Francis, is gradually uncovering the veil of how the move to roll out a Sh300 billion infra- Going by the reaction of the Prince Harry’s UISPOFTPUIBUIFDPVME secrecy that has bedevilled the church of St structure bond, fast track payment of pending immediate family and the British public, the Peter for centuries. He is even flying where the bills, and asking Central Bank to ensure interest NBSSZ"NFSJDBOEJWPSDFF announcement was a betrayal of trust and saints dare not, by intimating that the church rates remain low, will sit with banks. privilege. It seems the only person who Harry feared there are members of Britain’s high so- is considering ordaining married men to serve Challenges also abound on how the proposed seriously confided in, and consulted, was his ciety who are not comfortable with Meghan’s as priests, particularly in the sacramentally 16 per cent levy on imports from outside EAC will wife Meghan Markle. racial background. starved Amazon region. help farmers who see long life milk from Now, it is not that Prince Harry stands a Analysts view the Prince’s action as simi- But retired Pope Benedict XVI recently as their major competitor. chance of becoming king, unless something lar to abdicating the throne. In December, called for a stay of execution on this matter. Hopefully, now with a new sheriff at the helm drastic happens to those already in the line — 1936 King Edward stepped down from the According to the 92-year-old Pope Benedict, of the sector, fortunes of tea, coffee, sugar and he is number six. It is the symbolism of his ac- throne so that he could marry American twice tampering with the centuries-old tradition of maize farmers will begin to improve. This is long tion that has people searching for answers. divorcee Wallis Simpson. As King, Edward celibacy in the church is bound to mess up the overdue. But Prince Harry’s action and fears are not was Head of the Church of England, and the priesthood vocation, as one cannot serve two But most importantly, the promise to weed out totally unfounded, something he intimated Church did not support divorce. masters at a time. cartels that reap from where they have not sowed, during an undated interview. He mentioned It is not going to be that easy for the couple. However, Pope Francis is on the right side of must be implemented to the letter to ensure farm- avoiding events that happened in the past, What is lost on Prince Harry, in his love-struck history. While I revere Pope Benedict’s senti- ers gets just returns for their sweat. in an apparent reference to the aftermath of innocence, is that the centuries-old monarchy ments, I also believe time has come for the the strained relationship between his mother, is not just another institution. It carries the church to allow married men of integrity to Princess Diana, and father Prince Charles. very essence of the British society, and what it serve as part-time priests. 5)06()50'5)&%": Princess Diana died in a road crash in Paris, means to be English. This nationalism is the In any case, there is no difference ordaining in August, 1997, an incident that the main reason behind the UK’s pursuit of Brexit. married men to serve as priests, faced with %8*()5%&*4&/)08&3 media suspected was a murder in order to cut *** an increasing number of priests known to short her love affair with Dodi Al-Fayed, heir For eons, sex in the Catholic Church has have mistresses and families. May be, it will 'BSNJOHMPPLTNJHIUZFBTZ and son of Egyptian billionaire, Mohamed been a no-go zone for the clergy. That is why also save the church from some of the sordid Al-Fayed. horrid stories of sexual abuse by the clergy, abuse scandals involving children. XIFOZPVSQMPXJTBQFODJMBOEZPVSFB It is rumoured that Diana could have particularly paedophilia and homosexuality, — The writer is a communication expert UIPVTBOENJMFTGSPNUIFDPSOàFME married Al-Fayed, which could have greatly have perennially been hushed up. and public policy analyst embarrassed the royal family. Now, it is also It is no longer a secret that priests are just — [email protected] Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPEAK  Let’s redefine, protect Kenyan culture, heritage K

Awards, recognitions and pres- policy and the trade policy on small Staff in song and dance tigious appointments often have a 4"/%3"0$)0-" and micro-enterprises. as CS moved in shuffle positive impact on the persona and Our institutional frameworks President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet status of those to that they are be- 5SJCBMJTNJTFSPEJOHPVSDVMUVSBMEJWFSTJUZ including the Sports, Culture and reshuffle on Tuesday was met with stowed on. At a personal level, they Heritage ministry, have also been mixed reactions depending on varied characterise hard work and dedica- FWFOBTXFMMBTJOáVYPGGPSFJHOWBMVFT given the mandate to harness and interests. But at a ministry whose tion of the individual to particular develop Kenya’s cultural heritage. Cabinet Secretary was moved to a goals and causes. When undertaken and cultural expression through coloniser, the African people were Ongoing collaborations between the new docket, staff broke into song and on a wider scale, they recognise the literature, the arts, traditional cel- able to find in African culture, the government, private sector and the dance. The CS, who staff accused unique qualities that a group, com- ebrations, science, communication, necessary strength for resistance and civil society are also contributing to of being arrogant and looking down munity or country posses for par- information, mass media, publica- liberation of the continent.” the realisation of our cultural ideals. on them, had warned employees to ticular tasks. tions, libraries and other cultural The role of culture within a society Much more needs to be done, brace for a tough year, but it appears Last year, the UN community heritage. Parliament is also expected cannot be understated. It represents however, if we are to fully embrace fate had different plans for her. The woman was moved to a “less power- endorsed President Uhuru Kenyatta to enact legislation to ensure com- our entire achievement and provides our cultural individualities. As is, ful” docket, leaving her juniors in a as the Global Champion for the munities receive compensation or a foundation for our wellbeing and the question of what defines African celebratory mood. Young Peoples’ Agenda. His role as a royalties for the use of their cultures interactions. The 2016 periodic re- culture currently has varied answers. champion has been to engender the and cultural heritage. port by UNESCO elucidates some Tribalism is eroding most of the posi- youth’s access to job and education Articles 33 and 44 of the Constitu- of the policy contexts and measures tives of our cultural diversity even Things looking up for activities across the globe. tion bolster the rights to language, that we have undertaken for the pro- as the influx of foreign values and This month, President Uhuru has culture and artistic expression. tection and promotion of the diver- principles continues to hamper our renowned activist been invited to be the AU culture and At the regional level, the African sity in our cultural expressions. cultural expressions. The efforts of a civil society activist the arts champion, a role he has gra- Union has ratified varied instru- Kenya has a national culture and We are also shunning our locally who has fashioned himself as a public ciously accepted from Mali’s Presi- ments for the promotion of arts and heritage policy, whose objectives are produced goods in favour of imports interest defender seems to be finally dent Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. culture in the continent. In particu- to outline the role of culture in de- while inadequate copyright laws paying off. Several organisations with It is not only the pomp and colour lar, the Cultural Charter for Africa velopment and provide a means of a prevent many creatives from reach- various grievances have been lining of the invitation that makes it impor- (1976) was replaced by the Charter strong and vibrant national identity. ing their full potential. up in his office with requests that he tant for us. His selection provides an for African Cultural Renaissance in It also seeks to promote the national As the President takes up his new files cases on their behalf. But his opportunity for the country to relook (2006). In the latter instrument, Af- values and principles as outlined position, it behooves us to work new-found fortune has earned him its commitments to the protection rican states recognise that, “despite in the Constitution and provides a together towards rebranding our enemies from his erstwhile friends, who accuse him of neglecting them and promotion of our arts and cul- cultural domination, which during favourable environment for the pro- cultural space. This is especially im- after he “made it”. The man no longer tural diversity. portant for the arts sector in which the slave trade and the colonial era, motion of culture and the creative has to wait for donor funding. Article 11 of the Constitution rec- led to the depersonalisation of part environment. The other policy in- our younger generations can get the ognises culture as the foundation of the African peoples, falsified their struments that exhort the role of arts requisite support and guidance on of our nation and as the cumulative history, systemically disparaged and and culture within our community how to embrace and promote their civilisation of the Kenyan people. It combated African values, and tried include the education policy, infor- cultural identities. MP’s love for the bottle requires the State to, among other to replace progressively and offi- mation and communication policy, —The writer is Advocate of the confounds colleagues High Court things, promote all forms of national cially, their languages with that of the foreign affairs cultural diplomacy A Member of Parliament has be- come the subject of hushed conversa- tions among his colleagues thanks to his drinking problem. The man is always late for committee meetings and shows up looking disheveled. He We must all pay tax, income source notwithstanding has had several runs-ins with his col- leagues for delaying flights when they There has been disquiet over the lic uproar was suspended till Sep- are going for committee meetings out move by Kenya Revenue Authority /+&3*."*/" tember this year. In the meantime, of town. He once showed up at the air- (KRA) to re-introduction both the the economy is shrinking, and our port so late that the flight was nearly turnover (ToT) and presumptive taxes, which we are none too happy cancelled. tax , which small businesses feel is 5IFFNQMPZFEDBOOPUDBSSZUIJTDPVOUSZPOUIFJSCBDLT to pay, are about to fund a referen- punitive. BMPOF KVTUCFDBVTFUIFZBSFFBTJMZOFUUBCMF dum based on a document that most My younger rebellious self would taxpayers have not even read. Have you seen this MP? have advocated for them not to pay much, they can write to the commis- is turnover tax unfair while no one The fact that the country’s debt the taxes. But not today. Everyone sioner and choose to pay income tax complains when someone earning ceiling was raised does not exactly Alert his electorate needs to pay taxes, whether small- instead, which is 30 per cent of the Sh12,250 gets taxed at 10 per cent. inspire confidence that our taxes are He has a smooth tongue, especially scale traders, established business annual profits. And how about artists, who pay 5 being spent well. But we all need to when elections near. He will call you or employed. If an employed person While many argue that the gov- per cent withholding tax in spite of pay for all the public goods we enjoy; brother, sister, mother or whatever that makes you like him. You elect who earns as little as Sh12,250 a ernment will tax small and medium the fact that their income is irregular the good or bad roads, the security or him. He goes missing. Have spotted month pays a 10 per cent tax from businesses out of business and that too? Some small scale traders turn lack thereof and the SGR debt. their pay, why shouldn’t an enter- We are in this together. We should him by any chance? This is the situa- they are doing nothing to help grow over millions in profits despite their tion on the ground in a Nyanza constit- prise that possibly makes more, pay all pay taxes, then worry about how it industries, the perception is faulty seemingly humble addresses. uency, where residents have accused their 3 per cent turnover tax? and a gross exaggeration. As we all engage in debate about is being spent after we have all paid. their MP of neglecting them soon Before you lynch me, did you Why is no one commending the turnover tax, which does not affect Our uproar against misuse of our after electing him. The MP is said to know that ToT is not a new tax? It government for offering tax relief most of us anyway, there are more hard-earned money will be more spend most of his time in a neighbour- was introduced in 2007, and was to plastic recycling companies for pressing issues that we should be collective and harmonious as we ing country where he runs a business meant to simplify tax compliance the first five years since commence- worried about. The housing levy, shall all be in equal pain. The em- and provides consultancy services to for small businesses. Good news is, ment? They are also only required which is pending court judgment ployed cannot carry this country on the country’s government. He hardly the turnover tax can be used to offset to pay 15 per cent corporation tax and the fuel tax. We conveniently their backs alone, just because they shows up in Parliament and residents presumptive tax. This sounds more instead of 30 per cent. forgot that the 16 per cent VAT on are easily nettable. AS KRA puts it, are wondering who represents their than fair. The disputed 3 per cent of gross fuel and petroleum products, double tulipe ushuru tujitegemee. interests in the august House. Moreover, if one feels that the 3 per sales is small enough as not to stag- what we pay today, kicked in last year —The writer comments on social cent tax on each month’s sales is too ger a trader out of business. How on September 1, but after great pub- issues

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CS Peter Munya hit the ground running Agriculture CS Peter Munya is moving @Victor_Oduor_An: And this is how you after he was named new Agriculture min- with,its obvious Kiunjuri lost his job take care of business. Not taking selfie ister. KOT were in awe... long time ago. Something is not just with locust then post. right. @VVanrey: What Peter Munya is doing simoinspired: Peter Munya begins right now is what is required of a serious @DaphneyTororei: Good luck with his working immediately with a clear plan minister. new assignment. It’s a hot docket. Do in combating the locusts. This guy might your best. spin the Agriculture docket. Let’s watch @nduhiumutitu: Judging by the speed and see. TRUTH IS: Live a life worth imitating by imitating Christ.  NEWS ANALYSIS PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020 )DPLQHORRPV DVGHVHUWORFXVWV KHDGWREUHDG EDVNHWFRXQWLHV and can contain between 40 and 80 million FAO warns that swarms locusts per square kilometer. of the ravenous insects FAO says a desert locust adult can con- Turkana sume roughly its own weight in fresh food, Mandera are descending on Central that is about two grams, per day. Kenya and Rift Valley areas A very small part of an average swarm (or about one tonne of locusts) eats the Marsabit by Bernard Gitau and same amount of food in one day as about 10 elephants or 25 camels or 2,500 people. Nicholas Waitathu Wajir @benagitau The spread is expected to continue northwest to Turkana county, while oth- ers will move west along the Ethiopian bor- The Food and Agriculture Organisation Samburu Isiolo (FAO) has warned that the country is facing der, and some could move further south to a serious food crisis as the desert locusts Tana River county. Baringo “In the Horn of Africa, there has been a begin to spread to counties in the Mt Ke- Laikipia nya and Rift Valley regions. significant and extremely dangerous in- crease in swarm activity during the past Meru Yesterday, the new Agriculture Cabinet Garissa Secretary Peter Munya said Treasury had week in Kenya where numerous, large allocated Sh230 million towards the con- immature swarms are spreading from the trol of the locusts that have devastated initial invasion areas,” warned FAO. many parts of the north-eastern region. The locusts have moved from the north- Speaking to the media at Kilimo House east (Mandera county) south to Wajir and Map showing the Tana River soon after taking over from Mwangi Ki- Garissa, west along the Ethiopian bor- desert locusts are in unjuri who was sacked on Tuesday, Mu- der (Moyale and Marsabit counties) and 12 counties of Mandera, nya said the money will be used to hire southwest into now central areas north Wajir, Garissa, Moyale, three more spray aircrafts to fight locusts’ of Mt Kenya (Isiolo, Samburu, Meru, and Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, swarms in Garissa, Marsabit and Mandera most recently Laikipia counties). Meru, Laikipia and would counties. Entomological Society of Kenya chair- invade Baringo, Turkana This will be an addition to two aircrafts man Muo Kasina says breeding sites, pref- and Tana River from the Desert Locust Control Organisa- erably wet grounds, should be targeted in tion of Eastern Africa that have been un- the control campaign. dertaking aerial control of the insects. He said the Ministry had also received four aircrafts from Kenya Wildlife Services, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LOCUSTS Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Forest Service. Locusts are part of a large Munya said the ministry had deployed group of insects commonly known 145 experts to the affected areas to train as grasshoppers, but which have 1,200 2,500 158 130 and mobilise county teams that will sup- big hind legs for jumping and also square kilometres the number of the number kilometres port the control efforts. differ from grasshoppers in that that a single swarm people who can eat of eggs that a that a swarm “The ministry has formed a technical of locusts containing the same amount solitary female of locusts can they have the ability to change MOSOTA MICHAEL team that will strategies and guide the their behaviour and habits and between 40 and 80 of food as a single locust can lay travel in a management of desert locust with mem- can migrate over large distances. million locusts per swarm of locusts per in one pod. A single day. The bers drawn from government, private sec- square kilometre day. A single swarm gregarious desert Locusts GRAPHIC: A desert locust lives for three to female lays 80 fly with the tor and academia,” he said. five months although this varies can cover. A single (about one tonne of swarm of immature locusts) can also eat eggs in one pod. wind at a speed and depends on weather and Swarms can travel about 5-130 The egg pods of between 16 Moving north ecological conditions. swarm has already the same amount of km or more in a day. are laid in sandy and 19 km/h FAO says the locusts are currently in attacked an area food as 10 elephants The life cycle comprises three soils in a depth of depending on 12 counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, When conditions are favourable measuring 60 km and 25 camels per stages: egg, hopper, and adult. Eggs for reproduction, locust numbers between 10 and the speed of the Moyale, Marsabit, Isiolo, Samburu, Meru long by 40 km wide day, according to hatch in about two weeks (the range increase and when they are not, in the northeast FAO. 15cm below the wind. and Laikipia and are likely to move to Bar- is 10-65 days). Hoppers develop numbers decrease either by natural surface. ingo, Turkana and Tana River. in five to six stages over a period mortality or through migration. “More swarms are expected in these of about 30-40 days, and adults mature in about three weeks to nine For the Desert Locust, favourable areas as some are already moving north conditions for breeding are: of Mt Kenya westwards to the Rift Valley months but more frequently from two to four months. (1) moist sandy or sand/clay soil (Baringo county),” said FAO in a statement. to depths of 10-15cm below An invasion of the food-rich Rift Val- Desert locust females lay eggs in the surface, (2) some bare ley and Central would aggravate the food an egg pod primarily in sandy soils areas for egg-laying, and (3) shortage, considering the Ministry of Ag- at a depth of 10-15 centimetres green vegetation for hopper riculture has reported that maize produc- below the surface. development. tion fell by 11 million bags last year. A solitary female lays about On the control of locusts, the According to the Ministry, 33 million 95-158 eggs whereas a gregarious current focus is primarily on bags of maize were harvested in 2019 down female lays usually less than 80 pathogens and insect growth from 44 million in 2018. eggs in an egg pod. regulators. The drop is attributed to the late onset of Females can lay at least three Control by natural predators and the long rains and the outbreak of diseases times in their lifetime, usually at parasites is limited since locusts such as fall army worms and unpredict- intervals of about 6-11 days. Up to can quickly migrate from most able weather conditions. 1,000 egg pods have been found in natural enemies. With a significant single swarm of the one square metre. Although giant nets, immature swarm having already attacked Desert Locusts fly with the wind flamethrowers, lasers, and huge an area measuring 60km long by 40km at a speed of about 16-19 km/h vacuums have been proposed in the wide in the northeast, FAO said a single depending on the speed of the wind. past, these are not in use for locust control. swarm can cover 1,200 square kilometres Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT 13

  .LWXLUHVLGHQWVFU\IRUKHOS Insurance against wildlife attacks The government is considering RYHUULVLQJVQDNHELWHFDVHV insurance cover for victims of human- wildlife conflict after monies paid to affected individuals rose to Sh1.2 Mwingi residents suffer billion in the last four years. Wildlife scourge of reptiles with PS Fred Segor (pictured), funds set for compensating victims of wildlife at- victims pleading for tacks had risen from Sh147 million in compensation from KWS 2014-15 to Sh439 million in 2018-19. At least 163 families have been com- by Margaret Kimathi pensated in the last four years. “Since @PeopleDailyKe the community wildlife conservation committee came into force in January Ann Muasa tosses and turns in her hospi- 2014, the government had released tal bed at Mwingi Level Four Hospital. over Sh1.2 billion towards compen- The 15-year-old girl is supposed to have sation,” he said. The PS noted that reported to school on Monday last week, between 2014 and 2017, there were but since December 28, she has been lying 13,125 compensation claims, which at the hospital after a snake bit her at their had been presented to the ministry home in Kyuso ward. with 4,722 deferred due to lack of rel- Her mother Damaris Kavinya, sits pen- evant documents. sively by her side, hoping her daughter will - Henry Andanje get well soon and go back to school. “My daughter was supposed to report to school last week but she has been in hos- pital since she was bitten by snake. She will have to stay here until she recovers,” says Kavinya. In the same ward with Muasa are four women also victims of snakebites. The hospital administration says the institu- Snakebite patients at the surgical ward tion has handled more than 10 cases since of Mwingi Level Four Hospital. PD/ December. MARGARET KIMATHI Snake attacks have become rampant in most parts of Mwingi, Kitui county, with Dr Achando said they have been having residents, especially those living in rural a hard time handling the patients as most Residents protest areas, spending sleepless nights out of fear cannot identity the type of snake that has of being bitten by the dreaded reptiles. bitten them, forcing doctors to use a uni- water shortage Areas that are most affected include versal anti-venom (Antiproliferant). The Residents of Litein town and its Nguni, Nuu, Kyuso and Mui. Many people doctor, however says, it is always more environs have demanded Kericho have been maimed for life and others lost effective when a specific anti-venom is County government supply them with lives after snakebites. administered. water. The residents, led by Council Judy Musyoka, 41, a resident of Mui, of the Kipsigis Elders secretary Edwin Mwingi Central sub-county, was hospital- Identify snakes Kimetto demanded explanation from ised on New Year’s Eve after a snake bit her “The common snakes that are attacking the county over the shortage that has on the left ankle as she harvested water- people in the Mwingi area are Black mam- hit the area in the past two months. melon in her farm. ba, cobra and puff adder and the most vic- Judy Musyoka, who was Lilian Wanza, another victim of tims are women,” said Achando. “We demand answers from the county administration. They have not ad- bitten on the left ankle snakebite. Mwingi Level IV Hospital consultant Snakes loitering in farms dressed the problem yet water con- Judy has called upon the Kenya Wildlife physician John Karanga, says Kitui is one of the counties with many cases of snake- sumers pay water bills promptly,” said Service (KWS) to capture all snakes in their KITUI SNAKE Central, whose wife is hospitalised after a Kimetto. The residents, schools, hotels farms and homesteads and conserve them bites especially during hot and dry season. INFESTATION snakebite, has urged the government to Dr Karanga emphasised that anti-snake and hospitals are now using untreated in a museum to help curb the menace. fasten the compensation process to ensure water from streams and springs. The “The Kenya Wildlife Service should also venoms are supplied by Kenya Medical Snake attacks victims of snakebites are compensated shortage has been caused by the dis- reduce the lengthy compensation process. Supplies Agency (Kemsa) and are ad- have become ram- fairly and immediately. ministered to the patients for free hence connection of power at the pump at We are, however, more concerned about re- pant in most parts “Some of the snakebite victims die intake point on Irate River in Bomet ports that KWS is longer paying residents residents should visit the hospital imme- of Mwingi in Kitui without being compensated due to long diately they suspect to have been struck County after Kericho Water and Sanita- who have been bitten by snakes,” she said. County with resi- process at KWS therefore the government tion Company allegedly failed to pay Lilian Wanza, 21, from Nguni was bitten by a snake. dents, especially should reduce that delay and compensate Karanga has urged the victims to iden- Sh31 million bill. by snake on Monday last week at their farm those living in rural -Philip Yegon the victims immediately,” said Nzung’u. tify the type of snake that has attacked and was later taken to Mwing Level IV Hos- areas, being victims The doctor in charge of Mwingi Level pital where she is recuperating. them if possible, so as to make the treat- Four Hospital surgical ward, Brian Achan- ment more effective. “We are dreading visiting our farms as Locals and med- do, says there have been many cases of the harvesting period approaches due to ics have a hard “I would also like to urge the residents IFAD pledges help snakebites reported at the hospital and to be wearing protective gears when visit- snakes that are not giving us peaceful mo- time handling the they have been able to handle most of patients as most ing their farms as precautionary measure,” ment to perform the duties,” said Wanza. them successfully. for aquaculture cannot identity the added Karanga. Musyoka Nzung’u from Mui in Mwingi International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has pledged to support aquaculture farming in Busia County in a bid to boost food security. :LGRZGHPDQGVKXVEDQGEXULDOSHUPLW Samuel Macharia of IFAD said Busia is one of the 15 counties earmarked to by Bernice Mbugua with her husband. moved to court following after benefit from a multi-million-shilling @PeopleDailyKe Veronicah Njeri Ngugi claims the burial permit was issued to funding programme to be undertaken that despite a court order direct- Jennifer Njoki, who was allegedly this year. “The first task will be to form A widow wants the Medical ing the hospital to release the cohabiting with the deceased. County Implementation programme Superintendent at Mama Lucy burial permit to her son Anthony Njeri argued she was Mwan- committee, which will be chaired by Hospital cited for contempt of Njoroge and her brother-in- law gi’s legal wife having solemnised the Governor or any other appointee court for refusing to release the Bernard Ngunyi, the hospital has their marriage at a Christian and the County implementation team burial permit of her husband who failed to comply. wedding in 1990 and had three headed by county programme coor- passed away in October last year. The mother of three wants a children. dinator,” he said. Macharia said Busia The body of Paul Mwangi has warrant of arrest issued against The court directed the hospital will be among other counties whose been lying at the Kenyatta Uni- the hospital’s Medical superin- to cancel the burial permit issued funding will be rolled out in July this versity mortuary and cannot be tendent for disobeying the court to Njoki and issue another one to year. He was speaking when the team released for burial because the order, which was issued on De- Njeri’s son and her brother- in- paid a courtesy call on Busia Governor hospital issued the burial permit cember 9 last year. law so mortuary could release his Sospeter Ojaamong in his office. to a woman who was co-habiting The 50-year-old woman had body. - Henry Andanje  NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020

A ranger looks after Fatu and   Najin, the only remaining Northern white rhinos in the world at Ol Guards seized over theft of Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia. PD/PAUL NDUNG’U Sh6m coffee in Murang’a Coffee farmers from is lost,” she said. Wanjiru Gathinja Coffee Factory asked police to investigate in Kahuro sub-county, the theft since this is not Murang’a county are the first time coffee is be- counting losses after 150 ing stolen from the factory bags of parchment coffee and no recovery has ever worth Sh6 million was been made. Factory chair- stolen on Tuesday night. man Francis Githinji said The gang, suspected to be he received a call from one using a lorry, carted away of the managers informing the coffee from the stores him of the incident, saying and drying tables. Farm- he immediately alerted ers, led by Rebecca Wanjiru the police who went to the accused the management factory but the thieves had committee of colluding already left. He said police with the thugs as the coffee have arrested the three was ready for dispatch on guards, who were on duty, Wednesday. “We were hop- to help with investigations. ing to get some cash after -Wangari Njuguna sale of the produce but all

Pharmacist charged with THE PROCEDURE After incubating and maturing abducting girl in Kisumu nine eggs, four from Fatu and one A suspect linked to the 6FLHQWLVWVFUHDWH from Najin were fertilised with disappearance of a sperm using a procedure called 14-year-old girl in Kisumu Intra Cytoplasm Sperm Injection. 10 days ago was yesterday charged with abduction. Out of five fertilised eggs from Joel Wanda, a pharma- WKLUGHPEU\RWR Fatu developed into a viable cist at St Elizabeth Chiga embryo. The embryo is now stored in liquid nitrogen with Hospital in Kisumu East the two embryos from the first sub-county appeared procedures. before Winam Senior Resi- dent Magistrate Fatuma lawyer representing the VDYHZKLWHUKLQRV Rashid charged with in- girl’s family asked the tent to confine the minor. court to consider the fact Eggs harvested from two sortium of scientists and conservationists Ol Pejeta Conservancy managing di- The court heard that on that the minor had not collaborative partnership has been able to rector Richard Vigne said the country has January 5, while at Kisumu been found while giv- remaining female rhinos successfully produce three pure embryos taken yet another small step along the road central bus park, the ac- ing him bond. He was as Tourism CS terms ready for implantation into southern white of saving the Northern white rhino from ex- cused secretly abducted released on a Sh100,000 rhino as surrogate mothers in coming tinction. the girl. Wanda pleaded bond. The case will be development a big win for months,” he said. “We have a long way to go and success not guilty to the charges. mentioned on January 31. Kenya and its partners The consortium of scientists and conser- is far from assured, but Kenya continues Benjamin Odhiambo, a -Viola Kosome vationists are from Kenya, Czech Republic, to play her part at the centre of a multi- by Bernard Gitau Germany and Italy. national collaboration to save this species. @benagitau “I urge the scientists to continue digging Let us hope for news of a successful North- deeper into technology and innovations to ern white rhino pregnancy in the not too Scientists and conservationists have ensure that not only this concerned species distant future,” he said. Aga Khan University now created a third embryo, reviving hopes does not go extinct, but other species that of saving the Northern white rhinos from are faced with similar threats,” he said. Surrogate mother unveils new programmes extinction. He said Kenya is at the centre of this “Having produced another embryo The milestone comes four months after scientific breakthrough which makes the again from Fatu and none from Najin in- The Aga Khan University, ence in Advanced Practice the ground-breaking first “ovum pickup” country proud and it’s amazing to see that dicates that we cannot waste more time East Africa has announced Nursing. Graduate School in August, and repeated with Northern its possible to reverse the tragic loss of this as aging of the animals is not a favourable three new degree pro- of Media and Communi- white rhinos Najin and Fatu on Decem- subspecies through science. condition,” Cesare Galli, Director, Avantea. grammes in Kenya that cations interim dean Alex ber 17 at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laiki- The animals were placed under general are expected to start in Awiti said the university pia county. ,&3*",050#*,0 anaesthetic and nine immature egg cells August. This follows Com- will offer Executive Mas- Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala (oocytes)—three from Najin and six from mission for University ters in Media Leadership has termed the development a big win for Fatu—were harvested from the animals’ Education approval last and Innovation, which Kenya and its partners, as the species faces ovaries using a probe guided by ultrasound. year. The programmes are seeks to support visionary the threat of imminent extinction. In December 2019, the team also trans- Executive Masters in Me- leadership and enhance He said there are only two Northern fe- *VSHFTDJFOUJTUTUPDPOUJOVF ported the semen of Sudan, the last North- dia Leadership and Inno- capacity to discover inno- male white rhinos; Najin and Fatu, in the ern white rhino male that died in March vation, Master of Science vative solutions to current whole world and hosted by Kenya. EJHHJOHEFFQFSJOUP 2018, from Kenya to Germany. in Advanced Practice Mid- and future problems. “We are glad that the Northern white The aim is to use it in future for produc- wifery and Master of Sci- -Irene Githinji rhino in-vitro fertilisation project by a con- UFDIOPMPHZBOEJOOPWBUJPOT tion of more embryos. 1RSOHDVH1&3%KDOWVXSWDNHRIPDL]HDPLGPRLVWXUHFRQWHQWFRQFHUQV by Winstone Chiseremi NCPB North Rift branch manager “We are still waiting for instructions the silos saying their maize has started @PeopleDailyKe Gilbert Rotich told farmers they from the head office in Nairobi in re- rotting because of lack of proper stor- should not expect to access the de- gards to opening of the depots. Farm- age. Maize farmers in the North Rift will pots any time soon as no arrange- ers will be forced to wait a bit longer Led by Kimutai Kolum and Gil- have to wait longer before they deliver ments have been made to allow them before they can access the depots,” bert Korgoret, they also appealed to produce to the National Cereals and to start delivering produce to the fa- said Rotich. the government to build additional Produce Board amid concern of the cilities. silos to help contain post-harvest cereal’s high moisture content. Speaking to the press in Eldoret Transport costs losses. Most farmers have harvested their yesterday, Rotich told the farmers to He was reacting to complaints by “There is urgent need to construct crop while others are yet to do so ow- be patient, saying the government farmers from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo at least two depots in each county ing to heavy rains pounding some was yet to give them the green light to Marakwet and Transnzoia counties where maize is grown in large scale to parts of the region in the past weeks. open the silos. over delay by the government to open cut down on transport costs,” he said. Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY COUNTY NEWS 

/:&3* Calls to shelve road ,W·VDPHDODGD\DVVKRUWDJH works in Aberdare A conservation agency wants the government to shelve plans to con- RIIRRGKLWV%XVLDKRVSLWDO struct the 54km road through the Aberdare forest, warning it would have negative impact on the fragile Deputy governor says SHORTAGE ecosystem. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) plans to upgrade issues occasioned by State Patients have been the Ihithe-Aberdare Forest-Kiando- delays to disburse funds, surviving on a meal goro Gate-Mutubio Gate-Kahuruko- a day for the last two Ndunyu Njeru road which passes assures its being addressed weeks, due to a food through the closed canopy forest, a shortage at the hos- project which was mooted almost a by Henry Andanje pital. @PeopleDailyKe decade ago but shelved due environ- Deputy Governor mental concerns, to ease transport in Patients at Busia County Referral Hospi- said the situation is a Mt Kenya region. Rhino Ark Executive result of the national Director Christian Lambrechts said tal have been surviving on a meal a day for the last two weeks, due to food shortage. government delaying yesterday that the agency had serious to release funds to concerns about the negative impact Investigations done by People Daily es- county governments. of the road crossing the forest, add- tablished that most patients are brought ing that alternative routes exist which food by their relatives, while others are Health Chief Officer would have a minimal environmental forced to buy from outside the hospital. says plans have been impact on the forest conservation. “The hospital has only been offering us made to acquire food -Peter Leshan porridge without sugar for the last three from other suppliers. days,” said a patient at the facility only identified as Elijah. “We are forced to buy food from outside. Patients are really suffering,” he added. Busia Deputy Busia Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi because the county government has put in Christopher Odhiambo said patients are Governor Moses confirmed the hospital is experiencing place proper measures to solve the prob- fed on ugali and beans, adding that they are Mulomi addresses food shortage but the situation is being lem once and for all. served with porridge at 11am. the press at a addressed. At the same time, the Chief Officer for He alleged that security guards at the recent function. Mulomi who is also the Health Executive, Health Dr Isaac Omeri denied claims that hospital’s main gate must be bribed in or- PD/FILE admitted that the problem came up as a re- in patients were starving, adding that plans der to allow relatives, bringing food from sult of the national government delaying have been made to acquire food from other home for their patients, to enter. to release funds to county governments on suppliers. A visitor, who identified herself as only time. “It is true the hospital is experiencing Omeri said the hospital has in-patients 6"4*/(*4)6 Susan, and who had gone to see a relative food shortage, but we now have enough ranging from 250 to 300, adding that mea- admitted there, said: “The referral hospital money to purchase food.” sures have been taken to ensure that pa- is a mess, Governor Sospeter Ojaamong He said the current situation at the hos- tients in other six public sub-county hos- Grabbers given notice should address the situation,” said Susan. pital should not be blown out of proportion pitals get adequate food. to surrender property The government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to individuals 0XVLFLDQVGLVPLVV linked to public land grabbing in Ua- sin Gishu to surrender the property or face arrest. Speaking during a security .DPDQGDFODLPV meeting at Kipkenyo Ward in Kapseret on Monday, County Commissioner Some musicians from Mt Kenya re- Abdi Jaldesa warned that perpetra- gion have dismissed remarks by Nomi- tors of the vice will be arrested and nated MP Maina Kamanda, claiming charged in court if they don’t surren- some artistes from the region are being der the land. He accused the individu- paid by Deputy President William Ruto als whom he termed as untouchable to compose songs against President of being behind cartels that have Uhuru Kenyatta. grabbed prime property and public Speaking in a video that has gone land making reclamation difficulty. viral on social media, musicians Muigai He said the vice has been thriving in Njoroge (pictured) and Ngaruiya Junior the past due to impunity and vowed rubbished Kamanda’s remark terming to ensure the perpetrators are brought it untruth and skewed to help him gain to book. political mileage. The nominated MP, while addressing -Winstone Chiseremi a press conference in Nairobi recently, claimed that the musicians have been re- ceiving millions from the DP to compose ,*5&/(&-" songs that seemingly object President Uhuru’s leadership. Workers demand -Mathew Ndung’u their terminal dues Employees of Prime Steel com- pany in Kitengela are up in arms over alleged unprocedural termina- 1DLUREL1DQ\XNLUDLOZD\ tion of their contracts. They are also demanding to be paid their dues JHWV6KEIRUUHKDELOLWDWLRQ for the years they have worked. The workers said they had been served by Bernard Gitau tural produce and oil. with a notice to proceed on 21 days @benagitau Nyandarua Governor Francis leave only to be told their contracts Kimemia who is also the chair of the had been terminated at the end of the The rehabilitation of the 240km bloc on Monday revealed they have leave. “The employer should pay us Nairobi-Nanyuki railway has re- secured initial funding of Sh3 billion our termination dues as we make the ceived a boost after the National from the government. Going digital! next move of looking for employment government released Sh3 billion for “The negotiations by the Transport Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia (centre) and Family Bank elsewhere,” said Wilson Akhasibia, the works. ministry has been successful and we Ol Kalou branch manager Harun Chege (right) launch digitised one of the affected workers. Efforts to The railway line which will want to assure our people the reha- disbursement of bursary at Kasuku Stadium in Nyandarua West, reach the company management for cover Central Kenya Economic Bloc bilitation and upgrading of various yesterday. Bursary worth about Sh40 million was distributed to comment has been futile. (Cekeb), which has 10 counties, aims stations will commence before the university and colleges students. PD/ DAVID MACHARIA -Christine Musa at boosting the transport of agricul- end month,” said Kimemia.  Thursday, January 16, 2020 6,63:"5"/*

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The National Treasury has kicked off PLONDW6KDOLWUH public hearings for the 2020/21 finan- cial year budget with a promise to deal AGRICULTURE: Dairy petition laws. with unrealistic budget deficits and wild farmers will immediately During the press confer- spending while boosting inadequate rev- start benefitting from a ence Munya also briefed enue collection with minimal borrowing. raft of measures President media on the locusts inva- Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani Uhuru Kenyatta put in sion and ongoing control said the government will bank on the place after the government measures being put in austerity measures, which it adopted two increased farm gate prices place countrywide. years ago, to enhance growth. from Sh26 to Sh33 per litre. He also announced that “We need to prepare for the austerity The move which targets coffee farmers will start measures. We will cut our coat according farmers affiliated to the receiving payments for Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani during a budget public hearing session at the to our size,” the CS said adding that the New Kenya Cooperative their produce from the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, yesterday. PD/ALICE MBURU government will undertake fiscal consoli- Creameries (New KCC) is, New KPCU which will for dation to ensure that the budget deficit is remained resilient at an average of 5.6 per The CS said to address the challenges however, expected to trig- the first time be digitised to reduced to 3.5 per cent of the gross do- cent for the last five years saying there are of income inequalities and unemploy- ger price hike in the market fast track the process, add- mestic product. widespread perceptions that the growth ment, the government would endeavour from other dairy proces- ing that coffee farmers will He said the consolidation policy will may not have trickled down to the poor. to implement programmes and institute sors. be paid 40 per cent of their provide and maintain a balance between policy measures aimed at making growth Newly appointed Agri- produce or Sh20 per Kg, revenues and expenditures so as to ensure Housing shortage more inclusive. culture Cabinet secretary money which will come that the overall fiscal deficit is kept under Other issues which will also be ad- “We shall pursue measures that will Peter Munya yesterday from the Sh3 billion Re- control and to a bare minimum to safe- dressed are inadequate infrastructure, avail liquidity to the private sector, includ- directed the government- volving Fund announced guard macro-economic stability. housing shortage, food insecurity, com- ing initiating innovative products to boost owned dairy processor to by Uhuru on Tuesday. municable and non-communicable dis- credit to micro, small and medium enter- improve prices. Munya also disclosed Bills payment eases and water and sanitation problems. prises (MSMEs) as well as enforcing com- that amendments have al- The CS said Treasury will ensure that He said the government is currently pliance of earlier directives of prompt and Processing capacity ready been crafted to regu- those who deliver services to both coun- undertaking several reforms aimed at full payment of all pending bills by govern- “Following the direc- late coffee cooperatives. ty and national governments are paid addressing obstacles to rapid economic ments,” he said. tive by President Uhuru He said most societies promptly so that the country can grow growth. This will help in the delivery of the To ensure quick economic growth the Kenyatta on Tuesday this were formed to rip-off poor equitably. Big Four agenda: Food Security and Nu- government will present the 2020 Budget week that National Trea- farmers. He argued that despite the emerging trition, Universal Health Coverage, Afford- Policy Statement to the National Assembly sury to release Sh500 mil- “The proposed law seeks global challenges, Kenya’s economy has able and Decent Housing for all Kenyans containing the firmed-up medium-term lion to New KCC to enable to establish how many remained strong and resilient and will and supporting value addition and raising fiscal framework. it purchase excess milk members are required for grow at a rate of 6.1 per cent in 2020. the manufacturing sector share of GDP to The CS said the 2020 Budget Policy from farmers to convert it a cooperative to be regis- Yatani said that despite the growth 15 per cent by 2022. Statement medium-term fiscal framework into powder milk for future tered,” said Munya. of the economy at above five per cent, will be based on achieving an economic use, we have agreed with challenges still exist. He said the hurdles growth rate of seven per cent over the me- the company to increase Cheap products include high-income inequalities, high 7pc dium-term, mobilising revenue collection farm gate prices by about Munya said that the levels of unemployment especially among The government’s desired gross domestic to more than 20 per cent of the GDP, con- 18 per cent to cushion government has banned the youth and poverty, which the policies product growth as contained in the 2020 taining expenditure to below 23 per cent farmers against the current millers from importing put in place intend to address. Budget Policy Statement medium term fiscal of the GDP and reducing budget deficit to glut in the market,” he said. rice and instead directed He said Kenya’s economic growth has framework about 3.5 per cent of the GDP. Speaking during his first that they buy from local press conference at Kilimo farmers through the Kenya House, Nairobi, Munya ex- National Trading Corpora-   plained that the Sh33 price tion. tag was derived following “Cheap products have an analysis of the current flooded the market,” he M-Pesa cohort to access training quantities and processing said. capacity. Addressing the ills facing ENTREPRENEURSHIP: universities next year. M-Pesa “Our duty as a govern- the tea industry, he said Safaricom will spend at least Foundation academy chief ment is to protect the small regulations will be put in Sh1 million for each of its 96 executive Les Baillie said the scale farmers against inef- place to licence only those cohort of Form Four leavers course will act as a bridge ficiencies in the market. brokers that add value be- in a year-long entrepreneur- for the students to transition We uphold competition fore exporting tea. ship leadership programme. to university life. Speaking market regulations and He, however, said that The programme will nurture when he launched the pro- thus we cannot apply un- the government will their talents and business gramme at the Thika-based ethical business tactics,” provide a common user acumen in technology, facility, Baillie said that most he added. facility to support small business development, sci- of the students have already Munya denied accusa- scale dealers who lack the ence, artistry and life skills. ventured into different enter- tions that the government capacity to add value to Students will learn from prises. is distorting the market by their tea. intellectuals from different – Mathew Ndung’u and setting new prices which is – Nicholas Waitathu fields as they prepare to join Oliver Musembi prohibited under the com- and Anthony Mwangi Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY BUSINESS HUB  7RXJKWLPHIRU:LQGRZVXVHUVDV0LFURVRIWHQGVVXSSRUW

HACKERS: Kenya’s small and Saharan Africa by hackers from the Continuity East Africa at technol- less and less secure. After this date, medium enterprises (SMEs) with- Silence group—Russian hackers. ogy firm Internet Solutions said in only those willing to pay for the out elaborate firewalls to protect The US global technology firm days to come, SMEs will be exposed extended updates will continue to data from hackers face hard times said it ceased offering security to insecurity vulnerability because receive patches and security fixes. ahead, after Microsoft withdrew its updates, non-security quick-fix vendors will no longer do patching. Microsoft is urging people or support for the popular Windows 7 engineering updates, free or paid Patching is a technology termi- organisations to move to Windows operating system (OS). assisted support options and online nology referring to set of changes to 10, a newer OS system. Howev- The end of Windows 7 has coin- technical content for the OS on a computer programme or its sup- er, Microsoft has agreed to extend cided with a warning from Kasper- Tuesday. Windows 7 is preferred by porting data designed to update, fix, a helping, if not cheap, hand to sky security, of the existence of most Kenyan SMEs, who use it to or improve it. Computers running businesses of all sizes who will now thousands of notifications of run their enterprise programmes. Windows 7 will still function after be able to pay for extended security malware attacks to banks in sub- Edwin Kariuki, Country Manager, January 14, but they will become updates. – Noel Wandera   ,QWULJXHVRIFRUQHURIILFHILJKWV LQFDVKULFKHQHUJ\SDUDVWDWDOV State-owned firms become Corporate leaders SMEs to pay turnover the latest fertile ground for competing political National Oil Geothermal Kenya Pipeline tax via mobile phone interests, corporate plots Corporation of Development Company (KPC) PLATFORM: The government has by Seth Onyango Kenya (Nock) Company (GDC) simplified tax payment procedures for @ASethManex micro and small enterprises (MSEs) Surging high-octane back room lobby- Acting Managing Johnson ole Macharia Irungu’s by enabling them remit their taxes ing for top positions in State enterprises Director George Nchoe has been appointment as through mobile payment platforms. is affecting service delivery within the Kubai who until re-appointed as new Managing his appointment managing director Director ran into Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) multi-billion energy sector where firms have been operating without substantive served the and Chief Executive headwinds after Commissioner for Domestic Taxes firm as GM for Officer of the State the court ordered Elizabeth Meyo said under the sim- heads for years. In the wake, Business Hub noted that downstream energy firm for his predecessor to plified regime, taxpayers will not be operations. period of one year. stay put. required to prepare complex records National Oil Corporation of Kenya (Nock) of accounts. and Geothermal Development Company James Nyamongo Former acting CEO Acting managing “The eligible taxpayers will only be (GDC) have launched the hunt for a chief was bundled out Godwin Mwawongo director Hudson required to keep a daily gross sales executive officer and managing director of office barely a was among six Andambi was record,” she said, adding that MSMEs respectively, in a vicious jockeying to fill week after being senior managers appointed to run appointed interim will register for turnover tax and vacant positions at the plum corner of- suspended in the company in fices. boss, one of the August 2015 over a December 2018 presumptive tax online through the shortest stints iTAX system or through their mobile At Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), what dispute involving an after the arrest of appears like power barons jostling for the as CEO in a major inflated tender the firm’s top brass. phones. Kenyan firm. MD’s post saw a Nairobi court block the appointment of Macharia Irungu last MaryJane Founding chief Joe Sang quit Payment menu month. Employment and Labour Rela- “Login to www.itax.go.ke, select Mwangi parted executive Silas as MD after the tions Court Judge Hellen Wasilwa ruled ways with the Simiyu resigned in board invited ‘file turnover tax return’ under their that Hudson Andambi will continue serv- returns menu, complete the return State corporation March 2015 after crime busters to ing in an acting capacity pending the de- last year after he was adversely investigate the menu and submit. After filing the re- termination of a case filed by activist Okiya turn, go to the payment menu, select opting not to mentioned disappearance Omtatah. renew her in tender of more than 21 ‘Payment’, declare the amount filed contract. irregularities. million litres of fuel. and generate the payment slip. Follow the steps in the payment slip to make Score sheet In his petition, Omtatah wants the court the payment,” she explained. the Acting CEO awaiting a substantive one, to compel the KPC board to produce the between the Energy Cabinet Secretary The National Treasury has targeted 0.5"5") all these happening in a span of a month, score sheets showing how each member Charles Keter and GDC board of directors. to widen its tax bracket by roping in as the posts where decisions of the high- of the interviewing panel ranked the can- Keter offered the GDC boss a one-year MSME through the re-introduced est levels are made await filling. The latest didates. contract amid reports of opposition by the Turnover Tax (TOT) and Presumptive development at the oil corporation is the The activist also demanded the scores board. Tax by enacting the Finance Act 2019. third attempt to get a substantive boss. awarded to each of them and the criteria His predecessor, Silas Simiyu, also fell First introduced in 2007, and sub- 'BJMVSFUP Munyes defended Irungu’s appointment used in selecting the three shortlisted can- out with the board, prompting his resigna- sequently repealed, TOT requires and confirmed that he was among 88 oth- didates, throwing a spanner into the works tion in March 2015 after he was adversely MSMEs with an annual turnover of EJTDMPTFUIF ers who were interviewed by the board but regarding Irungu’s appointment. mentioned in tender irregularities. less than Sh5 million to account for Members of Parliament read mischief in With the corner office at KPC, Nock and Eight months after his exit, the board tax at 3 per cent of their gross monthly PVUDPNF Irungu’s appointment, accusing the board GDC up for grabs, attention is now shift- suspended six GDC managers: Acting CEO sales, on or before the 20th day of the of orchestrating a corporate coup against ing to the power brokers and boardrooms Godwin Mwawongo, company secretary following month, via the iTax plat- PGUIFàSTU Andambi who was poised to take up the intrigues that will determine the next oc- Praxidis Saisi, tender committee members form. position. cupant of the positions, at some of Kenya’s Abraham Saat, Peter Ayodo, Caleb Mbayi The tax came into effect on January BEWFSUXFOU Interviews for the nine shortlisted can- most lucrative positions. and Nicholas Karume. 1. However, there has been concern on didates for the post took place in Novem- As the hunt intensifies, focus will be on how the Turnover tax will be collected, BHBJOTU ber 2019 amid claims by some Members of Nock which heralded heated boardroom with traders, though willing to pay the Parliament that the board was planning to Gas project wars immediately after the resignation of tax are, however, ignorant on the re- "SUJDMF impose its preferred candidate. Nock which was also used by the govern- then chief executive officer Jane Mwangi. mittance method. Omtatah on his part claimed that failure ment to deepen use of cooking gas cannot Her exit was, however, short-lived after In an advert carried in national   PGUIF to disclose the outcome of the first advert explain the whereabouts of an estimated the board renewed her contract and soon dailies yesterday, Meyo outlined other went against Article 35(3) of the Constitu- Sh3 billion set aside for the Mwananchi after terminating it in an unprecedented benefits of TOT, stating that there tion on the right to access information. Gas project which was meant to safeguard turn of events after. $POTUJUVUJPO would be reduced expenses there “The second advert was irregular and the poor from respiratory diseases caused Having picked James Nyamongo who being no need for accountants and re- unlawful since the applicants of the first by the use of firewood worked at KPC to replace her, the board POUIFSJHIU duced time for filing and paying taxes. advert didn’t know what happened to their Obviously, the boardroom wars at these saw the decision being overruled by Min- There will also be no requirement applications,”he said in his petition. State corporations in the energy sector are ing and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) UPBDDFTT for the MSMEs to invest in computers At GDC, the contract for chief executive seen as part of a bigger ploy to control their John Munyes. and electronic tax registers Johnson ole Nchoe was renewed last year, massive resources, with cartels pushing The CS then appointed George Kubai as JOGPSNBUJPO – Noel Wandera awaiting a new head after consultations their own to the corner office.  BUSINESS HUB PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020

&%.LOOSODFHG MARKET WATCH NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMODITY PRICES IN DIFFERENT COUNTIES (14/1/2020)  4&$503 78"1 13&7*064 505"- COMMODITY Weight Nairobi Busia Kisii Kitui Nakuru HIGH LOW AGRICULTURAL PRICES SHARES Dry Maize 90 3400 3240 4000 3300 2800 WRWDPHURJXH 17.60 10.00 Eaagads Ltd Ord 1.25 10.40 Green Maize 115 2100 2500 1800 460.00 290.00 Kakini Plc Ord.5.00 360.00 Finger Millet 90 8400 5820 8000 6000 5400 100.00 57.00 Kapchorya Tea Kenya Plc Ord Ord 5.00 75.00 605.00 405,00 The Limuru Tea Co. Plc Ord 20.00 450.00 Sorghum 90 5300 3150 6000 3500 22.70 14.00 Sasini Plc Ord 1.00 17.70 17.65 500 Wheat 90 EDQNVH[SHUW 178.00 125.00 Williamson Tea Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 134.00 Beans Canadian 90 8400 7400 5000 AUTOMOBILES & ACCESSORIES Beans Rosecoco 90 8400 9900 8000 7400 5000 27.00 20.00 Car & General (K) Ltd Ord 5.00 24.00 Beans Mwitemania 90 7200 7400 5000 Mwezi Moja 90 5400 7400 4500 With interest rate cap repeal there are not BANKING 13.85 9.54 Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 0.50 13.60 13.50 50,600 Dolichos (Njahi) 90 12800 9000 11000 many tools regulator can use to wage war 31.00 28.00 BK Group Plc Ord 0.80 28.00 Green Gram 90 11100 1440 9000 11000 166.00 100.00 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd Ord 4.00 117.25 117.00 39,100 on predatory lenders as market forces of 55.50 32.50 Equity Group Holdings Plc Ord 0.50 52.00 53.00 5,004,400 Cowpeas 90 7500 8800 8100 7.90 3.38 HF Group Plc Ord 5.00 5.98 5.76 147,400 Fresh Peas 51 3000 4590 5100 2800 demand and supply are now at play 126.00 42.50 I&M Holdings Plc Ord 1.00 57.75 57.75 35.400 55.50 34.50 KCB Group Plc Ord 1.00 51.50 53.75 2,649,800 Groundnuts 110 13600 18700 10400 12000 14000 6.50 3.22 National Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 4.12 Red Irish Potatoes 50 2700 4000 3600 3000 41.00 25.05 NCBA Group Plc Ord 5.00 36.70 36.50 93,600 White Irish Potatoes 50 3000 2500 by Lewis Njoka strengthening the exchange 115.00 83.00 Stanbic Holdings Plc ord,5.00 105.25 110.00 1,100 @LewisNjoka rate, hence, affecting CBK’s 225.00 168.00 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 205.50 208.00 14,000 Cassava - Fresh 99 2800 1500 ability to steer the economy. 17.00 10.05 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 1.00 15.90 16.05 266,600 Sweet Potatoes 98 3750 3000 4000 6000 3000 COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES Cabbages 126 1300 1890 2000 1050 700 An order by President Uhu- In February, CBK issued 5.10 0.45 Deacons (East Africa) Plc Ord 2.50.. 0.45 ru Kenyatta that Central Bank commercial banks with the 1,30 0,82 Eveready East Africa Ltd Ord.1.00 1.13 1.12 5,600 Cooking Bananas 22 500 700 800 350 8.50 5.00 Express Kenya Plc Ord 5.00.. 6.28 Ripe Bananas 14 600 1000 750 uses all the instruments at its Kenya Banking Sector Charter, 9.50 1.89 Kenya Airways Ltd Ord 1.00 2.24 2.05 24,600 disposal to ensure banks offer a document that seeks to en- 8.80 4.60 Longhorn Publishers Plc Ord 1.00 640 6.48 12,100 Carrots 138 3800 5520 6900 2500 1.20 0.65 Nairobi Business Ventures Ltd Ord. 1.00 0.74 070 600 affordable loans in an unregu- trench ethical banking respon- Tomatoes 64 5500 6000 4000 4000 71.00 35.00 Nation Media Group Plc Ord. 2.50 37.80 35.95 7,000 Onions Dry 13 960 1170 1700 1170 1200 lated environment could run sive to customer needs. 4.70 1.72 Sameer Africa Plc Ord 5.00 2.92 2.82 5,900 33.00 22.00 Standard Group Plc Ord 5.00 27.00 25.20 100 Spring Onions 142 2900 2500 2500 into headwinds. The charter, signed by all 25.15 14.80 IPS Eastern Africa Ltd Ord 1.00 17.95 18.45 42,100 Chillies 38 2850 2500 Upon the repeal of interest banks, requires banks to adopt 0.95 0.23 Uchumi Supermarket Plc Ord 5.00 0.26 0.27 439,700 Cucumber 50 2750 responsible pricing, full dis- 22.00 9.90 WPP Scongroup Plc Ord 1.00 19.20 18.60 4,300 rates, there was widespread Capsicums 50 2500 2500 closure of charges and fees, fear commercial banks would CONSTRUCTION & ALLIED Brinjals 44 1540 2000 revert to charging exorbitant customer centricity, and ethi- 8.35 2.40 ARM Cement Plc Ord 1.00 5.55 145.75 72.00 Bamburi Cement Ltd Ord 5.00 76.00 76.25 2,800 Cauliflower 39 2950 interests on loans as was the cal culture. 92.00 62.00 Crown Paints Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 64.75 Lettuce 51 1400 3.98 1.95 E.A.CableS Ltd Ord 0.50 2.51 2.53 2,400 case before 2016 (when rate cap Passion Fruits 57 4550 5500 was introduced) since without 20.50 13.00 E.A.Portland Cement Co. Ltd Ord 5.00 13.20 Existing loans ENERGY & PETROLEUM Oranges 93 4100 3000 3500 3800 4000 such law it is expected the law In its submission to Parlia- 7.40 4.97 KenGen Co, Plc Ord. 2.50 5.64 5,68 403,100 Lemons 95 3000 3600 2700 of demand and supply will 5.50 2.65 Kenya Power d Lighting Co Plc Ord 2.50 2.98 3.00 150,100 ment just before the 2019 Fi- 5.50 5.00 Kenya Power d Lighting Plc 4% Pref 20.00 5.00 Mangoes Local 126 2400 2500 1000 3000 come into play. nance Bill was passed into law, 6.00 6.00 Kenya Power 4 Lighting Plc 7% Pref 20.00 6,00 Mangoes Ngowe 25 1300 250 500 “I urge the Central Bank to 33.00 24.75 Total Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 28.90 29.00 7,900 Kenya Bankers Association, on 8.70 5.00 Umeme Ltd Ord 0.50 8.00 8.18 100 Limes 13 2600 use the full range of instru- behalf of commercial banks, INSURANCE Pineapples 13 1080 800 1300 600 ments of regulation and policy promised not to increase in- 10.50 6.50 Britain Holdings Plc Ord 0.10 9.40 9.60 48,000 Pawpaw 54 2350 2160 3000 4.85 2.50 CIC Insurance Group Ltd Ord.1.00 2.99 2.98 169,000 at its disposal to prevent preda- terest rates on existing loans, 462.00 315.00 Jubilee Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 360.00 360.00 700 Avocado 90 2800 800 3000 tory lending and ensure that as had been the practice in the 16.30 2.57 Kenya Re insurance Corporation Ltd Ord 2.50 3.08 3.00 54,700 Kales 50 900 700 1000 800 banks can offer loans at afford- 13.00 8.46 Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd Ord. 1.00 10.35 10.20 11,000 previous years. 26.00 16.00 Sanlam Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 16.90 17.05 3,200 Eggs 300 310 320 able interest rates,” Uhuru said. The bankers’ lobby said only INVESTMENT “The law was introduced fol- 37.40 26.00 Centum Investment Co Plc Ord 0.50 29.00 29.20 648,000 COMMERCIAL BANKS’ AVERAGE FOR MAJOR CURRENCIES (OPENING MARKET) - 15/1/2020 new borrowers would pay new 0.77 0.45 Home Afrika Ltd Ord 1.00.. 0.60 0.59 6,500 lowing a public outcry against rates depending on each indi- 1500.00 1,500.00 Kurwitu Ventures Ltd Ord 100.00 1,500.00 CURRENCY MEAN BUY SELL the high cost of credit. The vidual’s risk profile. 3.39 2.00 Olympia Capital Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 2.03 US DOLLAR 101.3912 101.2912 101.4912 implementation of the law was 4.50 2.40 Trans-Century Plc Ord 0.50.. 2.44 2.50 5.100 SW KRONER 10.6990 10.6868 10.7112 “Banks are committed to INVESTMENT SERVICES expected to lower the cost of maintaining the current cus- 16.00 9.50 Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc Ord 4.00 11.60 11.55 66,600 STG POUND 131.6138 131.4653 131.7624 credit and also increase access SINGAPORE DOLLAR 75.2383 75.1585 75.3181 tomers’ loan contracts within MANUFACTURING & ALLIED to credit. Unfortunately, the law the existing contractual frame- SAUDI RIYAL 27.0247 26.9966 27.0528 87.00 52.25 B.O.C Kenya Pk Ord 5.00 63.00 SA RAND 7.0309 7.0224 7.0394 has had an adverse effect on work. It is only new loan con- 700.00 436.75 British American Tobacco Kenya Plc Ord 10.00 482.25 502.00 18,400 the economy and reduced the 10.80 7.10 Carbacid Investments Plc Ord 1.00 8.50 8,50 300 S FRANC 104.5917 104.4670 104.7164 tracts that will be risk-prized 230.00 162.00 Ltd Ord 2.00 205.00 205.00 258,600 amount of available credit,” he NOR KRONER 11.3910 11.3772 11.4048 post the repeal of the interest 3.15 1.90 Flame Tree Group Holdings Ltd Ord 0.825.6 1.93 2.11 1,400 KES / USHS 36.1965 36.1115 36.2815 added. 14.00 12.50 Kenya Orchards Ltd Ord 5.00664 12,50 rate capping law,” the memo- 0.70 0.25 Mumias Sugar Co. Ltd Ord 2.00 0.27 KES / TSHS 22.7338 22.6621 22.8055 randum signed by KBA chief 42.00 28.75 Unga Group Ltd Ord 5.00 32.95 32.00 200 KES / RWF 9.3591 9.2406 9.4776 executive Habil Olaka said. KES / BIF 18.5563 18.3991 18.7134 Cautionary measures TELECOMMUNICATION However, Edward Kusewa, 33.50 20.10 Safaricom Plc Ord 0.05 32.00 32.75 8,751,100 JPY (100) 92.1110 92.0076 92.2144 an Economics lecturer at St IND RUPEE 1.4311 1.4297 1.4326 Paul’s University, says there are LENDING RATES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST HONGKONG DOLLAR 13.0370 13.0241 13.0498 11.00 6.88 STANL/B FAHARI /-RE/T. Ord.20.00 9.34 9.30 15,500 EURO 112.6750 112.5488 112.8012 not many tools CBK can use to President Uhuru Kenyatta ensure low interest rates, save EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS DAN KRONER 15.0752 15.0592 15.0912 has asked CBK to rein in rogue 1495.00 1235.00 Barclays New Gold ETF 1545i 1470.00 CHINESE YUAN 14.7232 14.7074 14.7390 for cautionary measures such lenders that inflate the cost of CAN $ 77.5221 77.4338 77.6104 NSE ALL SHARE INDEX: DOWN 2.93 points to close at 167.38 as promoting transparency borrowing for businesses and AUSTRALIAN $ 69.9548 69.8808 70.0289 and adherence to banking eth- NSE 20-SHARE INDEX: UP 3.29 points to close at 2671.80 households after the scrap- NSE 25-SHARE INDEX: DOWN 61.61 points to close at 4104.78 AE DIRHAM 27.6033 27.5735 27.6332 ics. ping of the legal caps on inter- “There isn’t much the CBK est rates last November. can do now that we are in a lib- eral market. It is now up to the The Head of State on No- market forces of demand and vember 7 signed the Finance supply to determine the rate. If Bill 2019 into the law, bringing CBK finds that a bank is over- to an end the September 2016 1RHQGLQVLJKWIRU7XOORZ2LO·VFULVLV charging way above the rest, it legal ceilings on loan interest charges. could withdraw its operating Hopes of salvaging Tullow Oil’s Meanwhile, the struggling oil tion for prices by $10 to $65 a bar- licence. By overcharging you turbulent 2019 and preventing and gas producer has warned it will rel. /*$)0-"4 lose customers as a bank,” said further slide in performance of the take a $1.5 billion (Sh152 billion) hit “Tullow expects to report pre- ):&55 Kusewa. Anglo-Irish company in 2020 ap- in its full-year results. The firm said tax impairments and exploration He said other instruments, pear to be fading it will be hit by write-offs and lower writeoffs of circa $1.5 billion,” the such as quantitative easing and “2020 still looks set to be a tough oil prices. company said. balance sheet reduction com- year for Tullow Oil,” commented “Write-offs include Jethro, Joe With a new CEO yet to monly used in the developed Nicholas Hyett of Hargreaves Lans- Long-term price and Carapa well costs in Guyana as world could not be applied down, a financial service company a result of drilling results and Kenya take the It has reassessed the long-term reins Tullow in Kenya as the country has a based in Bristol. price of oil and slashed its predic- Block 12A, Mauritania C3, PEL37 huge debt deficit. “With a new CEO yet to take the Namibia and Jamaica licence costs is a little The use of CBK lending rate reins Tullow is a little adrift at the due to the levels of planned future adrift... while in determining that of com- moment, and while production activity or licence exits.” production mercial banks made it difficult continues to struggle and debt Sh152b Tullow’s shares fell in early trad- continues to for the banking regulator to use stays stubbornly high it is at the Amount the struggling oil and gas ing but have since climbed almost struggle. producer has warned it will take in the tool in altering the econo- mercy of an oil price which has not 5 per cent to 62.07. its full-year results. my’s liquidity, taming inflation, always been friendly,” he added. - BBC Thursday, January 16, 2020  /"/$:1&-04* 5IF"NFSJDBOQFPQMF EFTFSWFUIFUSVUI BOEUIF $POTUJUVUJPOEFNBOETB World News USJBM 'HPRFUDWVXQYHLOQHZHYLGHQFH LQ7UXPSLPSHDFKPHQWGHEDFOH ...as House votes on whether to send articles to the Senate, which will set 6XGDQDUP\ stage for a trial next week TXHOOVUHYROWE\ Washington, Wednesday Democrats in the US House of Represen- ¶%DVKLUWURRSV· tatives have unveiled new evidence as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Khartoum, Wednesday Donald Trump. On Tuesday, they released a trove of Sudan’s army has quelled a rebellion documents relating to the allegation that by former elite troops loyal to ousted Trump put pressure on Ukraine to investi- leader Omar al-Bashir. gate a political rival. Shooting broke out on Tuesday in These included text messages and hand- the capital Khartoum and the city’s written notes from an associate of Rudy Gi- airport was briefly closed amid the uliani, Trump’s lawyer. clashes. The violence was sparked by The president denies the allegation and a row over severance pay for officers has branded the inquiry a “witch hunt”. Se- in a much-feared intelligence agency US President Donald Trump during a ‘Keep America Great’ campaign rally in Wisconsin on Tuesday. AFP nior Democrats said they would send the that is being overhauled, the govern- fresh evidence—from Ukrainian-American ment said. businessman Lev Parnas—to the Senate impeachment at around 2200 GMT (1am be crucial in the trial. Five people, including two soldiers, alongside the formal articles of impeach- Kenyan time) before they are then cer- “The American people deserve the truth, TRUMP’S were killed and four were injured in ment. emoniously transferred from the House and the Constitution demands a trial ... The ADVANTAGE the unrest, the worst since Bashir was The House was last evening expected and travel through the US capitol’s main president and the senators will be held ac- overthrown last April. to vote on whether to send these articles hallways before being delivered to the Sec- countable,” she added. The White House Sudan has been jointly run by mili- to the Senate. As Democrats control the retary of the Senate. Although the trial itself is unlikely to is steeling itself for a tary generals and civilian leaders since House, the vote was expected to pass start until next week, Supreme Court Chief trial that could pre- August. A senior member of the ruling sent damaging evi- meaning the impeachment trial can begin Conviction unlikely Justice John Roberts could be sworn in to Sovereign Council Gen Mohammed That ceremony was to follow an an- dence against the US Dagalo (pictured) accused former in earnest next week. preside over the process on either Thursday leader on national nouncement by Pelosi on which Demo- intelligence chief Gen Salah Gosh of Trump was impeached by the House last or Friday. television. month, on accusations of abuse of power cratic lawmakers would lead the prosecu- Trump has consistently painted the orchestrating the rebellion. Gosh’s whereabouts are unclear, with specu- and obstruction of Congress. He denies try- tion case against Trump in the Senate, ex- charges against him as part of a witch- But his convic- ing to pressure Ukraine to open an investi- pected to begin next Tuesday. hunt and again took to Twitter on Tuesday tion in the Senate is lation he fled Sudan after Bashir was gation into his would-be Democratic White But his conviction in the Senate is highly evening to decry his impeachment in the highly unlikely as toppled. House challenger Joe Biden. unlikely as the president’s Republican Party House as “the most lopsided & unfair base- the president’s Re- Gen Dagalo said that while he did After a weeks-long standoff over rules has a 53-47 majority. A two-thirds major- ment hearing in the history of Congress!” publican Party has a not consider the violence a coup at- and witnesses, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ity to approve his guilt is needed if he is to “While we’re creating jobs and killing ter- 53-47 majority. tempt, such action would not be tol- and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McCon- be removed from office at the end of a trial rorists, Democrats in Congress are wasting erated. nell announced Tuesday that what will be expected to last two weeks. America’s time with demented hoaxes and And in a speech on Wednesday, the only the third presidential impeachment Pelosi called for a fair trial and demand- crazy witch hunts,” he told supporters at a sovereign council head, Lt Gen Abdel trial was now ready to move forward. ed the Senate subpoena witnesses and rally in Winconsin. Fattah al-Burhan, declared that the Pelosi was expected to sign the articles of documents from the White House that will —BBC and AFP violence was now over. —BBC   ,UDQ·V5RXKDQLXUJHV XQLW\DIWHUMHWGRZQLQJ Tehran, Wednesday disaster, Rouhani (pictured) Government resigns Ethiopia poll agency Meghan’s father ‘to called for “national unity” President Hassan Rou- in an address broadcast live as Putin plans future proposes August vote testify’ in privacy suit hani appealed on Wednes- on state television. day for “unity” and flagged The Russian government Ethiopia’s electoral board on The Duchess of Sussex’s father, “If there was a delay” by the need for radical chang- the armed forces to release headed by Prime Minister Dmitry Wednesday proposed holding Thomas Markle, will testify if es to the way Iran is run, af- Medvedev has resigned, hours landmark national polls in Au- asked to in the court case against information about the air ter a wave of angry protests disaster, “let them apolo- after President Vladimir Putin gust, drawing criticism over the Meghan, the duchess’ half sister over the accidental down- announced plans to change the timing of the first competitive has said. Samantha Markle— gise,” he said. ing of a Ukrainian airliner. Rouhani also called for constitution. Putin has asked the elections in 15 years. The elec- Markle’s daughter from his first The Kiev-bound Boe- PM to move to the post of deputy tions are a critical step in the po- marriage said: “If he is called, he a full explanation of what ing 737 was shot down last happened in the air disas- head of the National Security litical transition to real democracy will come.” No date has been set week in a catastrophic error Council, media reports say. Med- being managed by Prime Minister for a hearing in the case in which ter, which came hours after shortly after takeoff from Iran’s military fired a wave vedev said the president’s propos- Abiy Ahmed, who was appointed Meghan accuses the Mail on Tehran, killing all 176 pas- als would significantly change in 2018 after years of anti-govern- Sunday of misusing her private of missiles at US troops sta- sengers and crew on board. tioned in Iraq. Russia’s balance of power. ment protests. information. One week on from the —BBC —AFP —BBC —AFP  PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020

Clique & Clicks Get 4QPUUFE NAIVASHA GOT LOVE by Njambi Wanjiku Nakuru county government, in part- nership with Naivasha Tourism As- sociation and the Tourism and Wildlife ministry, recently launched the Naivasha Love Festival, a key event targetted to promote in-bound tourism from the region and beyond. The festival, that targets a huge regional and international audience to experience a delightful mix of fun, culture, food and music, seeks to celebrate and position Naivasha as home of ‘Love in Africa’. The inaugural edition of the event is scheduled for February 14 Emcee David Mwangi with Breakthrough and 15, this year. International Bible University’s Justus Timothy PD/ ALICE MBURU and Patrick Njuguna.

Charity Nyawira of One Dances Africa Safaris, Godwin Rapudo of Kiki Urban and Rosemary Kimunya of the Flower Festival.

Irene Kariuki of Samson Safaris, Kimani Waiti and Maanzoni Lodge Key Accountant manager Ann Mwangi. Stejos Tours and Travels MD Stellarmaris Kathomi with Kenya Go Places CEO Nev Jiwani Tourism Board marketing manager Ujuzy PR and Marketing executive Hellen Muturi, Sawela with the Love Fest technical Fiona Ngasa. HR manager Joe Kawinzi and businesslady Naomi Gitau. advisor Charity Githinji.

Artist Jumadi sings her heart For women, by women out. by Cynthia Mukanzi

Sauti Za Mabinti recently Angela Chege fashioned a night of music and Rina Njeri of and poetry dubbed ‘She Is’, Sober Daisy. to celebrate women. The event held at the Pawa 254 in Nairobi featured music performances that spanned various genres, all headlined by women. Poetry was also in plenty from a number of spoken word artistes to the Artiste Monski with event emcee Carrol excited crowd. Psychologist Njeri. and spoken word artiste Kigezo, Jumadi, Ash Mu- longo, Alice Ragoi and Tasha were some of the amazing acts of the night. PD/ CYNTHIA MUKANZI

Spoken word artiste Kigezo accompanied by Jillo on the guitar.

Tasha drops her Musician Ash Mulongo lyrical rap bars. belts out a number. Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY 

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should not be a reason to give up. Be more toes just in case you backslide. If you are patient with yourself. Avoiding the shame trying to stay fit, joining a gym can really that comes with such slip-ups gives you a help. Whatever health resolution you higher chance of succeeding. make, have an accountability partner Tips to make your to help you stick to your commitment. 6. Reward yourself It may be a bit uncomfortable having A little motivation goes a long way in someone watching you, but it’s helping you achieve your health goals. A worthwhile. treat such as going for a movie or getting a massage will make you feel good and 9. Do not give up too easily health goals stick keep you on track. Rewards motivate Every failure and setback is also part you to achieve even bigger goals. These of the success. Achieving your goal is rewards do not, however, mean going a journey that may not always turn out Health and 1. Be specific are not comfortable going up a flight of back to the habits you are trying to get the way you envisioned it. There may be stairs. Unrealistic goals set us up for While making healthy goals, rid of. Rewarding yourself with fast foods unanticipated challenges, but with every wellness failure. When your goals are too ambitious when you are trying to cut on weight will step, you are drawing closer to your considering the ‘SMART’ acronym will it is easy to get discouraged and not stick come top of go a long way in helping you achieve eventually prove to be counterproductive. goals. Do not get discouraged when you with them. To begin with, set small and do not lose some kilogrammes after most of the them. ‘SMART’ stands for Specific, short-term goals and once you achieve 7. Walk with like-minded Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and weeks of exercising. Instead, focus on New Year’s them, you can gradually progress to bigger people the other health benefits of regular Time bound. A specific goal clearly targets. This way, you are not likely to feel outlines the intended results and the Surrounding yourself with a support exercise. Besides, this may be a great resolutions. overwhelmed by making big adjustments time to slow down and assess what is plan of action to take to get there. Eating all at once. system that cheers you on plays a big But as a balanced diet and drinking more water role in ensuring your success. Better working and what’s not. the year are both great health resolutions. The 4. Make the goal current still, get the support of people that are 10. Create an environment disadvantage of the two is that they are progresses, Avoid resolutions that have no set time pursuing similar goals. If your goal is to for success too general and provide no plan on how limit. Setting one big goal to be achieved have daily morning workouts, get exercise these to achieve them. To succeed in eating at an undefined time in the future may companion(s). They will help you stay If you purpose to limit the amount of fast resolutions better, make a specific target by, for derail your ability to track the progress. committed and motivated to keep going. In foods you consume and hang around example, resolving to not delay or skip Making your goals short-term can help you case you get sidetracked on your goal, your joints that offer the same, it will be can be meals. gain momentum to achieve bigger targets companion will help you get back on track. difficult to stay disciplined. Replace the difficult 2. Make the resolution in future. Having smaller goals whose It will also be helpful to enlist the help of a junk food with vegetables and fruits and progress is assessed in a week or month professional such as a nutritionist, fitness have them within your reach. Likewise, to follow measurable is more practical than having one big goal trainer or an athlete, based on the health if your goal is to cut down on sugar, keep through. When setting health goals, you need to to be achieved in a year. For instance, if goal you are pursuing. sugary foodstuff out of reach. Create define a way of measuring and tracking your goal to lose 10kgs of body weight by 8. Make it public an environment that supports your Here is how the progress. Goals that are vague the end of the year, break that down into intended goal and new habits. You may to avoid will make it difficult to assess whether smaller goals to be realised within a week Making your goals public to friends or also need to change your social habits. your plan of action is working or not. or month. family increases the level of accountability. For instance, if you are trying to cut back falling off Listing a resolution that states ‘to be The people who are aware of what you are on alcohol, hang out with friends in a track, writes healthy in 2020’, is for example broad 5. Allow yourself to fail working towards will keep you on your restaurant instead of in a bar. and vague. However, a resolution that is Achieving a goal should not be a do or EVELYN more specific such as ‘exercise every 20 die affair. Even though your goals are MAKENA minutes each day’ is easy to follow and important, do not take it too personally measure. if you fail to reach them. It is never that serious. You will miss on your targets 3. Be realistic occasionally, but do not get discouraged. Let us face it; resolving to climb a Missing on your exercise routine or mountain will not be possible if you occasionally overindulging on fast foods  PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala (centre) accompanied by top Memories of ministry officials during the release of the Tourism Sector Perfomance by Barry Silah Get TFU go! Report. PD/ NOEL WANDERA Travel Wise @obel_barry It is always an exciting moment every time I travel to Western Kenya because Despite travel advisories, I look forward to nostalgic experiences. floods and security One of my favourite haunts remains Rusinga Island. concerns, the country’s top The main tourism event for this area is the annual Rusinga Festival. This past 10 source markets were December was the Eighth Edition and boy, was I not up for it! Apart from the well serviced by airlines, hustle of travel and finding proper food boosting performance of enroute, the whole sojourn was for me memorable and fun. the tourism sector The journey had its fair share of chal- lenges as I left Nairobi with a team of Vitimbi group entertainers. Our vehicle by Noel Wandera had technical issues, but the mood @PeopleDailyKe aboard was happy, with the Vitimbi comedians cracking hilarious jokes throughout the trip. A lunch stop six hours later in Kisii nternational connectivity by air continues town, 315km from Nairobi, saw us enjoy to dictate international tourist arrivals a meal of fish, nyama choma with ugali to Kenya, with increased frequencies or other snacks, taken with cold drinks, and new charter flights last year helping giving us energy to continue. maintain arrivals at similar levels as 2018 Idespite a difficult operating environment. Overall, Kenya recorded 2,048,834 arrivals in 2019, representing a marginal 1.2 per cent increment from the 2,025,206 flights from Doha to Mombasa in Decem- recorded in 2018. Tourism and Wildlife Cabi- ber 2018 by Qatar Airways is already serv- net Secretary Najib Balala partly blames the Why tourism arrivals ing various markets, Doha being a major marginal growth on the Dusit d2 terrorist connecting hub. Ethiopian Airlines also attack in January 2019 and the subsequent increased flight frequencies to Mombasa reinstatement of travel alerts where adviso- from one to two daily; while TUI increased ries had been lifted in 2018. charter flights, further boosting arrivals to Releasing the Kenya Tourism Sector Per- stagnated last year Kenya via Moi International Airport (MIA), formance Report 2019 last week, Balala said Mombasa. the top 10 tourism source markets account- However, he said, the financial years ed for 35.5 per cent of the Sh163.5 billion BREAKDOWN OF THE TOP SOURCE MARKETS tributed to a backlash from the November 2018-2020 have seen a decline in bud- revenues the sector generated in 2019. “The THROUGH POINTS OF ENTRY IN 2019 21, 2018, incident in Kilifi where an Italian aid getary resources available for tourism country’s top 10 source markets are well No Country Male Female Total worker, Silvia Romano, was kidnapped with development and marketing. This was serviced by the aviation sector, a key driver the case making international headlines. compounded by a general global slow- that sustained the positive performance for 1. United States of America 123,197 122,240 245,437 The Italian government has been calling down growth in the sector, with the United the sector,” he said. 2. Uganda 133,595 89,414 223,010 for a speedy expansion of Malindi runway Nations World Tourism Organisation “This was in addition to political stability, a 3. United Republic of 126,541 67,199 193,740 to allow landing of scheduled flights from (UNWTO) reporting that tourism in Sub- stable security situation, ease of doing busi- Tanzania Europe to boost tourism and investments. Sahara Africa grew at a mere one per cent ness and investor confidence, as well as the In June, KQ launched flights from Nairobi to while globally, growth slowed down from marketing efforts carried out by the ministry 4. 101,534 79,950 181,484 Geneva and Rome as it seeks to grow earn- six per cent in 2018 to four per cent last and its agencies,” added the CS. 5. India 84,161 38,488 122,649 ings. Italian envoy to Kenya Alberto Pierri, year. During the period under review, several 6. China 55,662 28,546 84,208 lauded the introduction of direct flights from Despite challenges, the State’s con- scheduled and charter airlines —Air France, Rome to Nairobi, with a connecting flight tinued adoption of a robust regulatory Qatar Airways, and Ethiopia Airlines, Tui and 7. Germany 39,488 33,661 73,150 to Malindi. “More investors from Italy are framework ensured Kenya improved its Neos— increased their frequencies to Jomo 8. France 30,389 24,591 54,979 willing to come here and the Kenyan govern- ranking in the World Bank’s Ease of Do- Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Moi ment should create a conducive environ- ing Business 2019 report, climbing from 9. Italy 28,993 25,614 54,607 International Airport (MIA). The commence- ment for business,” he said during the World position 61 in 2018 to 51 globally. “This has ment of Kenya Airways (KQ)’s direct flights to 10. South Africa 30,955 15,971 46,926 xxx Italian Cuisine fete held in North Coast last been pegged on automation of systems New York in October 2018 helped to shore up 11. Rwanda 29,340 13,981 43,321 month. that have made starting business in Kenya the US numbers. According to Balala, the launch of direct easy,” said Balala. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani The World Bank also praised Kenya said plans are underway to nationalise the for being among top reformists in Africa carrier, which remains critical in the growth and the world, while the Travel and Tour- of the economy and specifically tourism. Regional ranking of ism Competitiveness Report 2019 by the “Tourism is a leading foreign exchange source markets for 2019 World Economic Forum cited Kenya highly earner contributing about 10 per cent to the in comparison with 2018 in its Business Environment, Travel and GDP. We want to look at how we can facilitate Tourism Prioritisation indices compared this sector, which is among the least funded, to competing destinations, boosting the but its potential to contribute to the revenue country’s image. is enormous,” Yatani told journalists. According to the Tourism Research In- Of the top three source markets, the stitute (TRI) 2019 report, performance was United States led with 245,437 arrivals, fol- also boosted by marketing efforts through lowed by Uganda at 223,010 and the United Magic Kenya, which launched global Republic of Tanzania completing the list with online consumer campaigns on Google, 193,740 arrivals. The UK, India, China, Ger- online travel agencies such as Travel Zoo, many, France, Italy and South Africa respec- on Aljazeera and CNN online, as well as tively, completed the top 10 list. continuous digital consumer advertising campaigns on Expedia and Tripadvisor, Malindi kidnapping Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter France, at 14 per cent, recorded the high- and Google search. est growth with 54,979 arrivals last year This is in addition to attending global compared to 48,189 in 2018. After resuming travel trade exhibitions and trade shows flights between Paris and Nairobi in 2018, Air in the UK, India, USA and China markets France increased frequencies from three to and a launch of a new campaign dubbed five in March last year, boosting arrivals. “EmbraceMoreMagic” which highlighted Balala regretted that there was a sharp deeper engagement with diversity of the SOURCE: TOURISM SECTOR PERFORMANCE REPORT decline to arrivals from Italy, which he at- destination. Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY TRAVEL WISE 

with Luo culture, it was time to get back, but not before exploring the rich heritage Rusinga Fest ‘season eight’ in the vicinity. My friends and I took a boat ride to Takawiri Island, ate smoked fish We left for Homa Bay shortly thereafter Mfangano, Remba and Ndere, which offer by the beach at Safari Village and enjoyed and arrived in Rusinga that evening. Alto- rich touristic views. cold refreshments at Rusinga Lodge as gether including stoppages, the trip took The atmosphere was already electric we savoured the remainder of the trip. 10 hours and fatigue was evident. when we got to Kamasengre Primary School It was soon time to say goodbye to the After driving on a rough murram road, grounds in Suba North where the event was island and its people. For me the take we finally arrived at our destination, the to take place. The arena was filled to capac- home was culture; inert as articulated by seemingly hidden Kolunga Beach Hotel. ity with the main attraction being the Aba- the Abasuba community. Interestingly, by the time we arrived, suba traditional performances. The event, organised by Anne Eboso some activities such as story telling by the They performed the national anthem in and her partners never disappointed and fire and musical skits had taken place. Abasuba language, wowing the crowd, which crowds have continued to rise. This dampened my mood, consider- included Auma Obama, a sister to former “We have continued to grow and it is ing that I never wanted to miss anything. US President Barack Obama and Homa Bay important to see the Abasuba Culture However, I made up my mind to enjoy the county Women Representative, Gladys Wan- getting even international recognition,” rest of my stay and learn as much as pos- ga. Other popular performances included said Eboso. sible for I was on a mission. Ages Kenya dances, Greeners Arts Dancers “Such festivals give our county positive It was soon time to freshen up in readi- from Ahero, Africa Art from Kisumu, Evolu- outlook and for us in the tourism sector. ness for a buzz of activities the following tion and the Vitimbi comedians. The numbers were low because of heavy day. However, my sleep that night was in- The cream of the pie was the Abasuba and Heritage, Amina Mohammed, who was A warrior rainfall, but since it does not rain all the terrupted many times by music from the prayer by the self-styled Suba Cultural Am- the key guest, said the Abasuba have a rich performs a jig on time, we are expecting better numbers environs, part of the festivities. bassador, Obiero Wakwere. Other side ac- culture and it is the government’s duty to the shores of Lake in future,” said Rusinga Lodge Manager, Rusinga island offers magnificent tivities that also captured attention included help develop and elevate them. Victoria during the Young Odongo. views in the morning hours and this I wrestling, boat racing and tug of war as well “I have been asked to consider making this Rusinga Festival The county government of Homa Bay could not miss after breakfast. The ex- in the event partly sponsored by the Tourism festival a national event, but we have to look held in Homa Bay has also indicated forming the County pansive Lake Victoria, which surrounds Fund, Safaricom, Kenya Airports Authority at other factors and the county government county. PD/BARRY Festival Secretariat. the island, is usually awash with activity. and the county government of Homa Bay. has to make a formal appeal,” she added. SILAH Later, I took time off to celebrate the Not far off are other islands including The Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture After two days of epic fun and interaction festive holidays with my family in Kisumu.

FORK&LIFE To punch the fire alarm buttons or not just for fun; why this eatery’s cocktails were ranked top in Africa in the World Luxury and Spa Restaurant Awards last year

by Nailantei Norari @PeopleDailyKe

hat do you think T stands for? Tezzanine floor, per- haps?” My sister just looks at smiles and me. She is used to my ‘thought-provoking Wquestions’ that I take so much pride in. We are headed to Mercado, which hap- pens to be on the T-floor option on the lift at We then order dessert as no matter how Kenrail Towers in Westlands, Nairobi, to try full you are, it is a family rule that you have out their new menu. We arrive and promptly to waddle through dessert. The rhubarb pie order cocktails, which are touted as the A tale about tacos, with pink meringue comes with a ‘break best in Africa in the 2019 World Luxury and me’ inscribed on it. Like the kid who could Spa Restaurant Awards. never resist the red fire alarm buttons es- On nights when we do not want to eat pecially if they had a notice urging people to heavy foods, we usually order different ap- not press them, I break the meringue. petisers such as tacos, tamales, tostadas avocados and liquor and quesadillas, then share them. Today Round of cocktails is not one of those nights, so we order the taco is a revelation for me, with the batter ABOVE: Freshly A soft creamy cake lies beneath the made guacamole, fried avocado taco, which comes in threes. adding texture to the fruit while my chosen barbecue chicken meringue with strawberries and whipped I am keen on the lamb shank mole as hot sauce adds an extra layer of heat. breast rolled cream. My date’s bailey mousse arrives in my main while my sister orders a barbecue Our main dishes arrive soon after, with in bacon and a a cocktail glass with chocolate shavings, chicken roll breast. We sip on our cocktails compliments from the chef. “Most Mexican quartet of sauces. cookie crumble and chocolate toppings. as we await for the tacos, which arrive a few dishes are made with avocados. Or served ABOVE, RIGHT: Suffice it to say, I polish off both desserts. minutes afterwards, complete with a set of with a side plate of guacamole,” Chef Raul George Juma, the After all, there is nothing like too much mixologist at Mer- dips. Angela, our hostess, asks us if she can Martinez says, adding, “The lamb shank cado makes me a sugar in my vocabulary. We then proceed make a guacamole in front of us. mole is interesting as it is made up of 25 rosids cocktail. to order a few more Jamaican Margaritas different ingredients while the lamb is RIGHT: Tacos, a infused with hibiscus flowers. Mexican dishes slow-cooked for 10 hours. I cannot wait for beautiful plate We stare at the expansive menu, wonder- The avocados look healthy and free you to try it.” with a Mexican ing which of the more than 50 new items we from psychological trauma and feelings I take that as my cue to dig in. The lamb is print design and a should try next. We love most of the original rosids cocktail. of inadequacy as their green ensures they tender; the mole sauce gives it a rich taste PD/NAILANTEI offerings and I am fond of fried ice cream. belong firmly to the popular gang in their that defies description, but is a song for my NORARI Our bill soon arrives and we are glad we class. She makes short work of mixing the taste buds. I polish it all off. do not have to break the bank so long as avocado, lime and tomatoes and serves it in I proceed to steal a slice of chicken we do not make a habit of doing this daily. a beautiful bowl. I promptly dig into the gua- breast roll from my sister’s plate. Who But there is no day like today, so we order camole with the tortilla chips and savour knew that chicken breast rolled in bacon another round of cocktails and stare at the the crunch of the latter against the creamy would taste so good? Those who said bacon Westlands traffic. I start to wonder … could tartness of the former. The fried avocado goes with everything were onto something. I still press a fire alarm bell if it had a ‘don’t press me’ sign on it today?  PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020

People Plus Tell ZPVSStory Beauty, the natural way BONIFACE MAKHULO Boniface Makhulo, set up a digital store for founder of Jipende Afrika, a digital Africans seeking organic store for organic skin, hair solutions hair and beauty products. INSET: Jipende Afrika by Faith Kyoumukama app. PD/ROGER @martkinel NDEGWA ll natural beauty products are now the rage, and many produc- ers are looking for outlets to showcase and sell their products as well as connect to natural Aproducts enthusiasts. It is against this background that entrepreneur, Boniface Makhulo, es- tablished Jipende Afrika, a platform that offers a wide range of all-natural organic products catering for both men and wom- en. Jipende is Swahili for self love. “The inspiration behind creating this app was driven by the absence of a platform where one could get 100 per cent natural products without additives. The conception of Jipende was to target the naturalistas,” he says. Although Makhulo has three physical ABOUT shops in Nairobi, he decided to expand his JIPENDE business by going digital thanks to tech- AFRICA nology advances. He wanted to also cater for other clients worldwide. “This makes It is an online our products accessible to everyone store with two Before placing any product on the app or around the world and now we are able to physical ones the physical stores, they perform chemical showcase what Africa has,” he explains. offering all nat- analysis to confirm it has natural ingre- ural beauty and dients. They do the test regardless of the hair products Beneficial partnerships for both men product position in the market. With a passion in empowering Africans and women “For us, we have standard policy that and creating self-sustainable opportuni- dictates, products must still go through ties, Makhulo, a trained consumer psy- Cre- testing irrespective of any international chologist at the Don Bosco Missionary ated by Boni- recognition”. College, realised many were complaining face Makhulo, Competition in the market is present, Jipende Afrika about side effects of using various prod- means ‘Love but Makhulo takes it in stride. “Where ucts and saw an opportunity to tap into. yourself Africa’ there is competition, there is money and “I am passionate about developing op- opportunity. We appreciate whatever portunities, and as an entrepreneur, I Makhulo was competition comes our way because other identify a problem and offer a solution. inspired by the platforms that came before and after us After I met several people struggling with gap in availabil- indirectly help create more awareness side effects of skin bleaching or searching ity of organic about us and our products. But we pride beauty products for safe beauty products that could favour in the market ourselves for being the only app offering their skin and hair. I also met others who and by the need all-natural products in Africa,” he explains. had skin diseases problems and I saw a to debunk the One achievement Makhulo is proud of gap to fill,” he explains. myth that such is that his products have achieved market To start the business, he got funds from products were acceptance and many clients are happy his personal savings, which he actively expensive with the results they have achieved. maintained for years and a little boost He sources “Creating employment opportunities for from his other businesses. He started with to experience rapid hair growth,” Makhulo it’s from a certain area, to them, it must products direct 14 youths is a high for me, considering I about Sh300,000 as capital for the now adds. be legit and good,” he says. He also states from farmers started without any extra manpower. Also successful venture. For women, the fast-selling product on that despite a certain percentage of people and manufac- creating a platform where manufacturers Makhulo says his business is struc- the app shelf is the Shea butter, followed going natural, a few still have the notion turers and tests can showcase their products is a win for tured on beneficial partnerships, from the closely by coconut oil and black seed oil. that pure organic products are expensive. them to ensure me,” he says. source including farmers, manufactures “Our products are sourced from different they are 100 per He advises anyone who wants to be an cent organic and consumers. While most beauty apps countries in Africa including Kenya, Tan- Chemical analysis entrepreneur to be a good student of the offer a high percentage of women prod- zania Uganda Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi “When it comes to the price point, peo- Makhulo is 36 market as opportunities are everywhere, ucts, Jipende has products catering for and South Africa.” ple have this perception that natural prod- years old especially for those willing to offer African men. Makhulo says although the app and ucts are costly, we could say that products solutions to African problems. “The most popular item is the beard products have been received well in the we offer are pocket friendly ranging from He’s a trained Makhulo plans to penetrate and tap care kit, which comes with aftershave and market, there are a few challenges they Sh300 to Sh4,000. With the rise of skin consumer psy- markets in rural areas by partnering with a chologist beard care products. Men nowadays want face, especially when it comes to the per- infections and general health risks, people few people to distribute these products for to grow their beard. With it comes main- ception of locally made products. should be keener on what they use, natu- them.“We have recruited a few individuals tenance. So what better way to do it than “We still have people who prefer to pur- ral products are medicinal and can treat and we are welcoming any new partners by using natural oils? Also popular for this chase products from the West, specifically different types of conditions, for example, interested in selling these products for us target market is the guava oil, which helps Europe. Of course they do not pay attention dandruff, eczema, burns and some aller- to extensively penetrate a wider market,” with these that have bald heads and wish to what the products contain, but because gies,” Makhulo urges. he concludes. Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY 25

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tralian Margaret Court between 1960 and 1973. “That was really important for me and I just want to build on it,” Williams, now ranked ninth in the world, said after triumphing in Auck- land on Sunday. %DFNIRU The former number one, who cele- brated on court with daughter Olym- pia, donated her US$43,000 winner’s cheque to victims of the Australian Lagat defends his Mumbai bushfires. marathon title this Sunday PRUHJORU\ Deadly fires Practice and qualifying have been ATHLETICS: Tata Mumbai year and coming so close On form Serena now aims to end Melbourne, but after returning from disrupted in Melbourne this week be- marathon champion Cosmas to the course record, I have giving birth has suffered straight-sets cause of toxic air pollution from the Lagat will defend his title thought about what I can do to long Grand Slam record quest defeats in four Slam finals. deadly fires, but organisers are con- on Sunday. Lagat won last improve, and I think I can run The signs are good for the 38-year- fident the tournament will proceed Melbourne, Wednesday as planned. year, marathon breaking the first half of the race faster old Williams, who broke a three-year @PeopleDailyKe title drought at last week’s Auckland Williams has now won 73 WTA away from the pack around than I did last year,”Lagat Classic -- a result that will not have titles over four decades and although 29kms into the race and hit- said. Lagat will be aiming to Serena Williams is ominously back gone unnoticed by her younger rivals. she is scaling back the number of ting the tape on the 2:09:15 become just the second man to winning ways as she looks to finally Australia’s world number one tournaments she plays, there is no mark, 40 seconds outside to win back-to-back Mumbai complete her long quest for a record- Ashleigh Barty and defending cham- indication she plans to retire immi- the course record - Gideon Marathon titles in the race’s equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the pion Naomi Osaka are among her nently. Kipketer’s 2:08:35 set in 2016. 17-year history, following in Australian Open. genuine challengers, but pressure Williams’s latest Grand Slam final “I have prepared well for this the footsteps of fellow Kenyan The American has been on the and expectation will also pose prob- heartbreak came at the US Open, marathon as I look forward John Kelai who won in 2007 cusp of history since 2017, when lems for Williams as she pursues the where she was stunned by Canadian to defend my title I won last and 2008. - Ericson Kiprono she won her 23rd Major trophy in 24 Grand Slam titles won by the Aus- teenager Bianca Andreescu. -AFP Thursday, January 16, 2020 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPORT  .DKDZD6WDUOHWVQRZUHDG\WRGLQHDW¶KLJKWDEOH· by Lynette Matheka 35-player squad was assembled from the vari- ons after an unbeaten run to earn promotion @PeopleDailyKe ous brigades that take part in the annual Chief to the WPL alongside the losing side and SEP of Defence Forces (CDF) and after battling Oyugis who finished third. Vihiga Leeds, Nyuki Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF) women football through the lower leagues, they have now hit Starlets and Spedag were relegated. side Kahawa Starlets have washed their hands the big time. “It has been a good journey for us as we start- and are now ready to dine with queens. ed from the regional level and have maintained Since their inception in 2018, the side has an unbeaten run all through. Most of my players worked through the ranks and finally earned Playoff clash had experience playing in the premier league promotion to the Women’s Premier League They played in the Football Kenya Federation and we hope to build on that,” said the tactician. (WPL) this season. (FKF) organised regional league and later bat- Star players in Mwanza’s squad include Ha- Under the tutelage of Joseph Mwanza, the tled coast and central regions to earn promotion rambee Starlets’ sensation Neddy Atieno and soldiers are ready to leave a mark on their de- to the FKF Division One in 2019. They repeated Lucy Mukwana who were part of the national but in the top flight. They are leaving nothing to the feat in Zone A of Division One, setting up team as recent as 2018. Harambee Starlets sensation Nebby Atieno who chance as they have started early preparations a playoff clash with Zone B champions Nakuru He added: “We have a good squad and, I dare is among star players set to feature for WPL with the tactician looking to bolster his squad West Queens in November last year. say depth, as we had many players attached to Mwanza’s charges beat their Nakuru counter- debutants Kahawa Starlets. PD/FILE ahead of the February 22 kickoff. KDF who were plying their trade for other local Kahawa Starlets was born in 2017 when a parts 2-1 to be crowned Division One champi- clubs before the team was formed.”

SHUJAA SQUAD FOR 6KDEDQDQRW /LQHW0DVDLWLSV HAMILTON & SYDNEY \RXQJHUVLVWHU LEGS: JLYHQXSRQ Andrew Amonde (KCB, captain), Jeffrey Oluoch IRUJUHDWQHVV (Homeboyz), Alvin Otieno TXHVWIRU by Amos Abuga (Homeboyz), Bush Mwale (Homeboyz), Billy Odhia- @PeopleDailyKe mbo (Mwamba), Daniel SURPRWLRQ Taabu (Mwamba), Collins Former world 10,000m champion Injera (Mwamba), Nelson by Gibo Zachary Linet Masai is encouraging her @PeopleDailyKe younger sister Magdalene to con- Oyoo (Nakuru), Herman Humwa (Harlequin), Willy tinue flying the family’s flag. Shabana FC coach Vincent Nyaberi The Masai family is laden with Ambaka (Harlequin), Johnstone Olindi (KCB), believes his team is capable of secur- athletics talent as besides Linet, ing promotion to the Kenyan Premier elder brother Moses has also won Vincent Onyala (KCB), Geoffrey Okwach (KCB, League despite sitting 12 points off medals at World Championship and their target. debut) Cross-Country while Magdalene is Tore Bobe are 12th on the 19-team the Toronto Marathon course record National Super League log with 24 holder (2:22.16). Younger brothers points from 19 matches after seven Dennis and Alex are currently run- wins, three draws and nine defeats ning for Hofstra University in the but Nyaberi is convinced they can United States. push up the table in the remaining But after competing against each 17 matches and finish in the top four other at last year’s Great North Run, which might be enough to secure won by world marathon record promotion. holder Brigid Kosgei, with Magdalene “My plans are to finish in top four beating her to second place, Linet, and we are giving all our focus on this who placed third, believes her young- target,” said Nyaberi. er sister has massive potential. Kenya Sevens Shabana have one of the weak- “Magdalene has big potential, star Col- est defences in the division, having something I keep encouraging her to lins Injera shipped in 29 goals and while they keep going since she has the world at goes for try have performed admirably by scoring her feat,” said Linet, who, like her sib- against So- 23, the backline has been letting them lings, was born and raised at Kapsok- ,QMHUD·VUHWXUQ moa during down. wony in Mount Elgon Constituency, a past Vegas It is an area Nyaberi wants to Bungoma county. Sevens tour- strengthen before the January trans- “I think she will be competing in nament. fer window closes, having the World Marathon Majors (WMM) PD/FILE targeted four players. soon. She has done Toronto, Amster- ERRVWV6KXMDD “We intend to achieve dam and Hamburg. For her, it can our goals by beefing up only get better,” added Linet. the areas we have While Olympics legend Benjamin Barthes Cup final in Nairobi. weaknesses. Jipcho is also their uncle, Linet gives Kenya Sevens star keen to ‘fight for his The duo, alongside Herman We have credit to Moses for encourag- place’ as he rejoins team for Hamilton, Humwa, are the three changes already ing them to take up athletics from the team that did duty in identi- seriously. Sydney legs after shoulder injury Dubai and Cape Town. fied “It is sad that Moses has been “Getting to the Kenya sevens four battling injuries for a long time. But by Alex Njue tetday. Shujaa Technical Direc- platform has been challenging play- without his encourage- @PeopleDailyKe tor Paul Feeney is also excited to and I am honoured to show what I ers ment and support, I have Injera, who has 271 tries to got and contribute to a great team who don’t think we could After sitting out the season his name, only bettered by the 338 performance,” said Okwach. we will have many of us ventur- openers in Dubai and Cape Town, of England’s Dan Norton. Jacob Ojee and Oscar Dennis, reveal once ing into the sport,” said Kenya’s record try scorer Collins “He’s obviously a very influen- who were part of the squad for the everything Linet, who won bronze Injera will return for the third and tial player. series openers, are , however, out has been for Kenya during fourth legs of the World Rugby of this tour through injury while sorted,” he the 2008 Olym- Sevens Series in Hamilton, New Daniel Sikuta is rested. added. pics Games Zealand and Sydney, Australia. Travelling party Shujaa collected four and 11 in Beijing, Injera had been sidelined by a He trained the house down be- points in the opening two legs China. shoulder injury picked during the fore the first series tournaments which leaves them on the 16- Safari Sevens tournament in Oc- but couldn’t go. It’s great to have team table and given they have tober and was expected to return him back with the boys. Looking targeted a top eight finish, they ahead of the January 25-26 Ham- forward to him adding to his try will have to be targeting at least ilton round which has proved to scoring list too,” said Feeney. 12 points every leg. be the case. Also making the travelling That will not be easy, however, “I am always honoured to wear party is KCB speedster and Geof- since they are in Pool B for the that jersey and represent the frey Okwach, joint top try scorer Hamilton leg alongside second- country but unfortunately, I did at the Safari Sevens who just nine placed South Africa, fifth-placed Magdalene not play in the first two legs. The months ago was part of the Kenya England and minnows Japan. Masai during team played very well and that Under-20 squad that qualified for Shujaa, who are captained by a past event. has me figuring out how I will fit the World Rugby Junior Trophy af- Andrew Amonde leave Nairobi PD/FIE in,” Injera told People Sport yes- ter beating Namibia 21-18 in the for Hamilton, on Saturday.  PEOPLE SPORT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, January 16, 2020   Homeboyz snubbed Cup over Mariga not interested in FKF 2021 Afcon moved to January accountability-related issues presidential seat, confides dad over ‘unfavourable’ weather KAKAMEGA: Fears of lack of accountability of the NAIROBI: Former Kenyan in- CAIRO: The 2021 Africa Cup of Na- Sh45 million Football Kenya Federation (FKF) re- ternational footballer MacDonald tions will start on January 9 after its ceived from betting firm Betway as sponsorship of Mariga has no intention of running dates were moved, hosts Cameroon the FKF Cup was what led Kakamega Homeboyz to for the top seat in the upcoming have announced. The tournament snub the knock-out tournament. Homeboyz chair- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) was scheduled to take place in June elections. Mariga’s father, Noah and July but was changed because man Cleophas Shimanyula told People Sport yes- of the “unfavourable” weather in terday that his team deliberately skipped the event Wanyama, told People Sport on phone yesterday that his son has no the country at that time of year. It for fears of the Betway winfdfall landing into wrong such plans. “For starters, Mariga means a number of English Premier hands. “We’ will not be part of a wider scheme by is currently out of the country. In League clubs could be without first- some individuals to short-change teams. Let us any case, he would have told me of team players at a crucial stage of the season. The 2019 tourna- not cheat one another that participating teams will his intentions or seek advice. That ment in Egypt was the first one to be held in the summer. Before get their rightful share of the windfall. It would have means this story on social media can only be fiction. It is a huge that, the Cup of Nations had been held in January and February, been acceptable if all participating teams were as- decision to make for anybody and I believe Mariga is an open clashing with the European domestic season. The change back to sured of receiving say Sh1.5 million or Sh2 million person who would consult widely,” he said. Mariga, who unsuc- a January start means that the tournament will not clash with the otherwise the whole organisation is akin to playing cessfully ran for the Kibra parliamentary seat last November, expanded Club World Cup, being held in China in June 2021.“Date changed for weather reasons at Cameroon’s request,” Cameroon with people’s minds,” said Shimanyula. was claimed to be interested in toppling incumbent Nick Football Federation (Fecafoot) tweeted after meeting CAF. -BBC -Charles Thuku Mwendwa in the rescheduled polls . -Barry Silah .HQ\DPDLQWDLQ Greg Snow of Muthaiga Golf Club after win- SHUIHFWVWDUWDW ning his home Safari tour leg yesterday. $IUREDVNHWHYHQW PD/WEBSTER by Lynette Matheka scored for their side with 20 NYANDIKA @PeopleDailyKe and 15 points respectively. It was, however, teamwork Kenya basketball men’s and individual brilliance national team ‘Morans’ beat that easily won the match a resilient Tanzania 95-59 to for Deng’s charges even as pick their second victory of Makuel Duondak and Em- the championship and stay manuel Malou made 14 level on points with rivals points each for the side. Aron South Sudan. Zekeriah of Eritrea watched SAFARI TOUR CALENDAR 2019/20 The hosts ran the scores in as his match-high 22 points the first half, getting to 20-0 went down the drain. August 24-28: Nyali (Winner: Greg Snow) in the first quarter against an South Sudan dominated Sept 10-14: Uganda Open (Winner: Madalitso Muthiya) unsettled Tanzania who had on all fronts and led from October 12-16: Royal (Winner: Tony Omuli) only six players to rotate on tip off to the last whistle. The Oct 30-Nov 2: Entebbe Open (Winner: Jastas Madoya) the bench. first period ended 28-15. The visitors however got Eritrea crumbled in the sec- Nov 6-9: Lake Victoria Serena (Winner: Dismas Indiza) their footing in the early ond quarter, allowing South Nov 23-27: Great Rift Lodge (Winner: Dismas Indiza) minutes of the second quar- Sudan to score 35 points January 4-8: Thika Greens (Winner: Greg Snow) ter as they scored 18 points against their eight. January 11-15: Muthaiga Golf Club (Winner: Greg Snow) against Kenya’s 24. The 40-point lead gave the eventual winners an edge January 25-29: Sigona Golf Club Kenya, who beat Eritrea 112-64 in their first match as they slowed down in the Feb 12-15: Kitante Open (Uganda Golf Club) of the five-day competition, third period which ended Feb 22-26: Karen Country Club will play Somalia at 6:30 pm 21-20 in their favour. March 12-15: Kenya Open (Karen Country Club) today while Eritrea take on In another match, Bu- Tanzania. Burundi will take rundi picked their first win on South Sudan. of the championship in after his round, Snow noted his confidence Ajou Deng’s South Sudan their tournament opener, and form coming into the tournament as also picked their second win beating Somalia 106-86. The what had contributed to his win. of the championship after 20-point loss for Somalia “I came into this leg fresh from the win beating Eritrea 111-57 in the was an improvement from 6QRZIUHH]HV at Thika Greens so I was in great form and early kick off. their first match where they was confident I could win here, even when Bol Bak and Nyang Wek lost 112-79 to South Sudan I didn’t play so well, in the third round,” he were sensational as they top on day one. said. RSSRQHQWVDW Start training On his performance in the last round, Snow said: “I came in today knowing that I had to be at my best as the guys ahead of me would definitely play great golf. I had 0XWKDLJD my work cut out for me and I am glad that I could get the win. I will rest tomorrow, before I start training for the next leg in Si- Johnnie Walker-sponsored pro posts impressive score of gona,” he added. 4-under par, 67 to claim third Safari tour title Snow finished three strokes ahead of the trio of Golf Park’s David Wakhu, Great Rift by Gibo Zachary Madoya, made a slow start in the first nine Valley’s Madoya and Thika’s Simon Ngige in @PeopleDailyKe hitting two birdies at the par-5 fourth and second place on 5-over par, 289. par-4 eighth, coupled with two bogeys at Wakhu and Ngige returned identical Muthaiga Golf Club’s Greg Snow re- the par-3 second and par-3 fifth for a turn- round scores of par, with Madoya returning turned an impressive score of 4-under ing score of par, 36. a score of 2-over par, 73. The trio finished par, 67 in the last round of play, to claim It was at the back nine that Snow started one stroke ahead of current series leader his third Safari tour title of the season at narrowing the gap, starting off with back- Dismas Indiza in fifth on 6-over par, 290. his home club, with a 2-over par, 286 gross to-back birdies on the 10th and 11th, before For his efforts Snow pocketed Sh105,000 score. hitting another two at the 14th and 18th, with the trio in second place clinching The Johnnie Walker-sponsored pro- while managing to go through the other Sh59,500 each. The Muthaiga leg saw a Erick Mutoro of Kenya Morans dribbles past Aron Zekaris fessional came into the final round, four holes without dropping a shot to hand him season high of eight amateur entries, three of Eritrea during their Afro-Basketball Pre-qualifiers at strokes behind the overnight leader, Jastas his sixth overall Safari tour title. Speaking of them making the cut. Nyayo Gymnasium yesterday. 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Pablo Oduor (left) of Chemelil Sugar vies for the ball against Lawrence Juma of Gor Mahia during their KPL match at Moi Stadium in Kisumu yesterday. PD/DANIEL OGENDO

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Gor put four past hapless rivals not in top gear and struggled to break K’Ogalo reduced their intensity. down the millers whose plan glaringly The victory pushed Gor to within to dislodge Ulinzi from third place switched to damage limitation after two points of leaders Tusker who are with two matches in hand Onyango’s goal. on 37 points. K’Ogalo still have two Chances came and went for games in hand but the financial woes by James Magayi K’Ogalo and Chemelil went to the bedeviling the club could scupper @PeopleDailyKe break lucky to keep the score in singu- their chances for a fourth straight title. lar. Their spirited resistance received The team has beefed up its ranks Defending champions Gor Mahia a major blow when two minutes into with Ghanian midfielder Jackson leapfrogged Ulinzi Stars into third the second half Onyango popped up Owusu from Asante Kotoko and place on the with his second to double K’Ogalo’s Ugandan midfielder Juma Balinya table after whitewashing relegation lead. from Young Africans of Tanzania. They candidates Chemelil Sugar 4-0 at have also added three youngsters Kisumu’s Moi Stadium yesterday. Financial woes from the local leagues as they bid to Ex-Ulinzi Stars forward Samuel A defensive lull in the Chemelil prevent more players from walking Onyango opened the scores when backline allowed Nicholas Kipkirui to out. he rifled in a low shot from distance thread the ball in the danger area un- “We are doing well under the cir- after 22 minutes. Gor players looked der little pressure and Onyango ambi- cumstances and I want to thank my rejuvenated by the two-day camp tiously bundled the loose ball into the players for staying focused and keep- in Homa Bay as they exercised total net with a poacher’s instinct. ing us on course for the title. It is still dominance over their hosts. K’Ogalo were then made to wait too early but we have to believe and Onyango had earlier missed a sit- until the 69th minute before getting play each game at a time with that in ter when skipper Kenneth Muguna their third through Boniface Omondi mind. We have not had many sessions put him through on goal but his 22nd who let fly a rasping shot into Daniel of training in the last 30 days and that minute spectacular effort adequately Kiptoo’s goal. Kipkirui then added hurt us a bit but things are looking atoned for earlier miss. K’Ogalo were the fourth three minutes later before up,” said Gor coach Steven Polack.

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sport should get on board with tech- nological advances. Nike’s range of Vaporfly shoes are under intense review from a panel of experts at World Athletics after :K\LVWKH they sparked the biggest mass drop in road race running times in histo- ry. The contentious issue is the foam and carbon-fibre composition of the sole, which acts like a spring to help runners get the most forward push from each stride. ZRUOGLQ A technical body looking into the Nike shoes are set to deliver their findings at the end of this month. But yesterday, Kipchoge defend- ed the trainers by claiming there is no need for greater regulation as marathon times are down to the GHQLDO" athlete running the race. Kosgei says she would still break cliffe’s time of 2:15:25. It is also “They are fair,’ he told the Tele- understood shoes which sources graph. ‘I trained hard. Technology world record running barefoot as at World Athletics believe to be a is growing and we can’t deny it - we Kipchoge gives F1 example where hybrid of the Vaporfly, are the ones must go with technology. Kipchoge used in Vienna. “In Formula 1, Pirelli issues the Pirelli issues tyres to all cars but “I would still break the world re- tyres to all the cars but Mercedes are Mercedes end up winning cord while running bare foot. It is the best one. Why? It’s the engine. not the shoes that do the running, It’s the person. it’s always an athlete’s shape going “So for those that are against the by James Waindi and Agen- shoe, it’s the person who is running, cies into the race and the level of prepa- ration,” Kosgei told People Sport. not the shoe. It’s the person driving, @PeopleDailyKe not the person making the tyres.’ Total absurd A moratorium is being consid- Women Marathon world record ered by World Athletics, which may holder Brigid Kosgei and her coun- She added: “I remember initially before the Chicago Marathon race see records stand despite likely bans terpart Eliud Kipchoge who ran for the shoes. unofficial sub-two-hour marathon began, I had refused to wear the new shoes because I had armed my- in Vienna last year, have poured ,*1$)0(& cold water on claims that the run- self with my usual blue shoes that ning shoes they wore when they I used when I won London Mara-  achieved their respective fetes, gave thon, but my manager convinced them an advantage. me to just wear the new shoes be- World Athletics yesterday an- cause almost all the athletes on the nounced that they were considering starting line had wore them. So for *O'PSNVMB 1JSFMMJJTTVFT banning the Nike shoes that were someone to claim that they aided UIFUZSFTUPBMMUIFDBSTCVU used by the duo. Kosgei smashed my achievement, it’s total absurd.” Paula Radcliffe’s 16-year marathon Kipchoge on his part remained .FSDFEFTBSFUIFCFTUPOF mark wearing the Nike Vaporfly as defiant that the controversial Nike 8IZ *UTUIFFOHJOF*UTUIF she won the Chicago Marathon in shoes that he ran his sub-two-hour 2hr 14min 4sec, well inside Rad- marathon in are ‘fair’, claiming the QFSTPO

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