Alarm over crime

from behind bars

Ministry to probe
Form 1 selection

P.6 Inmates found with phones and

SIM cards linked to kidnappings

P. 8 Kaimenyi acts after parents and

leaders protest against admissions

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SECURITY | Top leaders of nancial organisations stay away from Mombasa due to mosque chaos

We proposes an International
Crimes Division with composite
structure modelled on the
ICC... this would be housed
in separate facilities with
departments like investigations,
prosecutions, witness
protection and registry.
Judicial Service Commission proposal.

Global talks called o

after Masjid violence
>>Hotel loses over Sh20million in accomodation fees >>Region misses out on cash visitors
would have spent on other attractions >>Police ocers who were to provide security at the
venue recalled >>Security rm asked delegates to keep away from Majengo Story Page 2
TERRORISM | Reprieve for parents as court orders release of children arrested in Masjid case

The proposal is at best

a misnomer and at worst
constitutionally misleading.
Keriako Tobiko, DPP

Some of the parents

of minors who were
arrested last Sunday
after violent clashes
between police and
Muslim youths at the
Masjid Musa Mosque,
leave the Mombasa
law courts yesterday
after the hearing
of a case they have
led to demand the
release of the minors
who were being held
with adult convicts
at the Shimo La
Tewa prison. The
court ordered that all
children below the
age of 12 be released
unconditionally.

Storm over
special polls
crimes court
BY MACHARIA MWANGI

@machariamwangi
machariamwangi2008@gmail.com

he Judiciary and the

Director of Public Prosecutions have diered
sharply over whether Kenya
should set up a court to try
international and organised
trans-national crimes.
The clash between the two
institutions came as the DPP,
Mr Keriako Tobiko, dashed

PHOTO LABAN WALLOGA.

Full story on Page 18

CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

INDEX

News P. 2-11, 16, Back

Opinion P. 12-13

Letters P. 14

County P. 18-24

International P. 26-32

Business P. 34-38

Sport P. 67-71

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Friday February 7, 2014

SECURITY | Global nancial leaders cancel Mombasa meeting after violent clashes

Key talks called o over chaos

Delegates would
have spent Sh20m
on accommodation
in Serena meeting

GUIDE TO
YOUR DAY
Regional highlights
Nairobi: President Kenyatta to preside over event where top
ocials in the security sector (police and military) will sign
commitments on their performance.
Chief Justice Willy Mutunga to give the nation an update of
the state of the Judiciary.
Experts to debate recent trends in managing mother and
child health during a function at the School of Medicine, Kenyatta National Hospital.

Form One Selection

BY FRED MUKINDA

fmukinda@ke.nationmedia.com

meeting of top
bankers from across
the world which had
been slated for Mombasa
next week has been called
off due to the chaos that
erupted at Masjid Musa
Mosque last Sunday.
The talks which would
have been the rst in Africa
were to be attended by
chief executive officers,
managing
directors,
chairmen and presidents
of organisations dealing
with depository funds
from over 100 countries. It
had been organised by the
International Association
of Deposit Insurers (IADI).

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The meeting would

have taken place between
February 9 and 16, at the
Serena Beach Resort.
Rooms for individuals
in the hotel range from
$120 (Sh10,320) to $165
(Sh14,190) and for those
wishing to stay in luxury
suites, $780 (Sh67,080).
Kenya had 70 delegates
while the other 175
participants had been
expected to arrive either
through JKIA or Moi
International Arrport ,
Mombasa.
The cancellation of the

A woman assists
a man who was
attacked outside
at Majengo market
by youths after
the burial of their
colleague shot
during Sundays
violent clashes at
the Masjid Musa
Mosque.
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meeting translates to about

Sh20 million in lost revenue
for accommodation alone,
excluding money that
would have been used
by the delegates during
visits to tourist sites at
the Coast.
A
communication
from the associations
headquarters yesterday
said the decision to cancel
the meeting was arrived at
following recent security
alerts arising from police
clampdown of some
youth in a mosque in
Mombasa.
Last week, information
from Kenyan intelligence
agencies and the 2014 US
Global Threat Assessment
report had indicated that
government buildings and
other installations could
be targeted for attack by
terrorists.
Four people, including a
policeman, died while 129
others were arrested in

the chaos at Masjid Musa

mosque.
The
meeting
was
supposed to start on
Sunday and participants
were drawn from the
United States of America,
the United Kingdom,
Canada, Mexico, Russia,
Argentina, Nigeria, India,
Mongolia, Swaziland and
the Philippines, among
other countries.

First meeting

It would have been the

first executive council
meeting by IADI to be
held in Africa. Countries
with established Deposit
Protection Funds Boards,
or their equivalents, were to
send their top executives.
In Kenya, the Deposit
Protection Fund Board
is chaired by Central
Bank Governor Njuguna
Ndungu, who had also
been scheduled to attend
the Mombasa meeting.

In calling o the meeting,

IADI depended on an
advisory given by a security
company it contacted for
a security appraisal. The
advisory, seen by the
Nation had advised that
IADI personnel should
avoid Majengo area. Those
in Mombasa Island and in
close proximity to Majengo
should move away to secure
areas.
The brief also cautioned
those
on
essential
journeys including to
the Moi International
Airport in Mombasa to
coordinate with their local
contacts.
Before Mr Jerzy Pruski
the IADI president ,
cancelled the conference,
delegations from Malaysia
and Korea had raised
security concerns, citing
information from their
Foreign ministries.
Related story on Page 18

The selection was above board but there

have been hiccups along the way. We will
set up a taskforce which will address such
challenges
Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi.
Page 8.

In the news:
Nairobi: A senior lawyer was
almost blocked from voting
in the LSK polls yesterday
after failing to produce his
national identity card. Lawyer
Ahmednasir Abdullahi, who
is seeking to retain his post
as the Law Society of Kenya
representative at the Judicial
Service Commission, had instead presented his passport
to election ocials to enable
him vote. Page 5
Nairobi: Inmates at Kamiti
prison are responsible for
some kidnappings in Nairobi
and its environs, police have
said. Prison warders are also

on the spot after searches

found hundreds of mobile
phones which inmates use
to coordinate the attacks.

Page 6

Nairobi: MPs will continue

earning their current salaries
after a High Court ruling that
declared the law giving them
powers to determine their pay
illegal. Page 9
Mombasa: A transporters
association has launched an
online forum for collection
and dissemination of information on policies, regulations
and procedures for trade with
the main focus being road
transport. Page 19

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BOOST | Town is celebrating a roar in sports tourism after the setting up of tartan track at Lornah Kiplagat Sports Academy

Why top athletes are

setting base in Iten
Demand for accommodation is
overwhelming as professional athletes
seek to train with Kenyas nest
BY ELIAS MAKORI

emakori@ke.nationmedia.com
@EliasMakori

tens enviable unocial tag as

the distance running capital of
the world has received unpretentious endorsement, with Great Britain
picking the town as the training base
for its elite and upcoming athletes.
And boosted by a Virgin Money
London Marathon-backed project that
has set up a modern tartan track at the
Lornah Kiplagat Sports Academy in
Elgeyo Marakwet County, the town is
celebrating a roar in sports tourism.
The new synthetic track will also
be used by athletes preparing for
the annual Virgin Money-sponsored
London Marathon as part of the deal
between race organisers and the Lornah Kiplagat Sports Academy.
Double World and Olympic track
champion Mo Farah is one of the
stellar Team GB cast of runners
in Iten.
The Somali-born star is currently
on a four-month training stint at the

High Altitude Training Centre owned

by multiple world road running record
holder and four-time world champion
Lornah Kiplagat.
Last weekend, ocials from the Virgin Money London Marathon, led by
race director Hugh Brasher, commissioned the Sh80 million tartan track
and modern stadium at the Lornah
Kiplagat Sports Academy.
This is the first phase of the
proposed sports academy that the
Kenya-born Dutchwoman is constructing at a cost of about Sh1
billion.
Construction work at the stadium
took a record 11 months and was completed last week by Dutch stadium
construction expert Rob de Heer of
Sports Pitch Engineering.
The combination of running at
altitude, excellent rehabilitation
facilities provided by British Athletics, and some of the best training
partners in the world have made Iten
the Mecca for distance runners, said
Mr Brasher.
He continues: Im sure the advent
of this new track will further help our
distance runners achieve their goals
and improve their standards.
Mr Brashers team was accompanied to the launch of the Iten track

BACKGROUND

County seeks class act to impress visitors

Great Britains distance running training camp at the
High Altitude Training Centre
in Iten is a smooth operation
headed by the performance
director in charge of British
Athletics, Neil Black.
Besides the ocial national
coaches, each elite athlete has
a team of individual coaches,
and their assistants, with
double World and Olympic
champion Mo Farahs technical team headed by the Cubaborn, US-based IAAF world

coach of the year, Alberto

Salazar. Team GB has a camp
leader (Barry Fudge), administrator (James Brewer) along
with two camp coaches, Steve
Vernon and womens world
marathon record holder Paula
Radclie in its operation
which is backed by funding
from the countrys sports
funding agency, UK Sport.
On Tuesday, UK Sport announced it had allocated
Sh37.5 billion of funds it draws
from the National Lottery and

the exchequer, to British Athletics for preparations for the

Rio 2016 Olympics and also
build-up for the Tokyo Games
four years later.
They have also come along
with a doctor on call (Noel
Pollock), their top level organisation also calling for a class
act in ground services such
as security and infrastructure,
something Uasin Gishu Senator Kipchumba Murkomen
acknowledges.

last week by a group of 15 British journalists from leading media houses,

including BBC TV and radio, Daily
Mail, Daily Telegraph, Times of London
and the Independent.
The weekends ceremony was televised live to a global audience by
Al Jazeera TV, further increasing the
prole of Uasin Gishu County, which
also hosts a number of foreign professional para gliders.
After breaking British records and
dominating track events from the
1,500 metres to the 10,000 metres,
30-year-old Farah will be taking a stab
at the marathon, making his debut in
the 42-kilometre race at the April 13
Virgin Money London Marathon.
He nds Iten the most suitable base
for endurance training.
As an athlete, being able to get
away from any distractions and do
my training helps me. Being surrounded by other athletes motivates
me. Iten life is simple, I love the food
here especially chai and chapatti
and most importantly the facilities at Lornahs camp are good and
people here understand sports, says
the athlete, who has also launched Mo
Farah Foundation in Kenya to help
marginalised communities.
Besides Farah and the British team,
that includes womens marathon world
record holder Paula Radclie who is
currently a mentor and coach with
British Athletics, and 2013 European

Team 3,000 metres silver medallist

Laura Weightman, other athletes
camping in Iten include Algerias Olympic 1,500 metres champion Tauok
Makhlou and Turkeys World Indoor
1,500 metres silver medallist Ilham
Tanui Ozbilen.
These athletes have access to welltailored dirt running tracks around
Iten, a swimming pool and modern
gym facilities at the High Altitude
Training Centre along with adequate
medical care and security.
Mr Neil Black, who is the performance director at British Athletics, has
identied Iten as crucial to British
hopes for medals at next years World
Athletics Championships in China,
the Rio 2016 Olympics and the 2020
Olympics in Tokyo.
He is also in charge of Great Britains athletics programmes strategy
and heads Team GBs implementation
of a World Class Performance Plan.
Training at altitude is central to
our endurance programme at British
Athletics and with me and the coaches
having been familiar with Iten and
having spent some time with Kenyan
athletes in Teddington (England), a
combination of circumstances came
together and we settled for Iten,
says Black.
With such endorsement, Iten is
already receiving overwhelming
demand for accommodation from
professional athletes.

MIKE KING | LONDON

MARATHON

Mo Farah, the
double World
and Olympic
track champion,
enjoys the picturesque Kerio Valley last month.

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Friday February 7, 2014

POLL VIOLENCE | DPP opposes plan to name independent prosecutor for proposed international crimes division of high court

JSC, Tobiko in row over special court

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

BACKGROUND

hopes of bringing to book the

middle and low level perpetrators of the 2007/8 post-election
violence when he said there was
inadequate evidence to prosecute
the suspects.
At a workshop in Naivasha,
Chief Justice Willy Mutunga
said Kenya was likely to adopt
the Bosnian model by creating an
International Crimes Division of
the High Court.
The court, he said in a speech
read by deputy Chief Justice Kalpana Rawal, will have powers to
try both international and organised (or trans-national) crimes.
The division would also try organised crimes like terrorism, piracy,
and drugs tracking.

How ICC took

over Kenya case

Unconstitutional

Investigations and
prosecutions
under the
Constitution
of Kenya
do not and
cannot lie
with or
under the
High Court.
The principle
of separation
of powers
must be
respected.
Keriako Tobiko,
DPP

However, Mr Tobiko opposed a

proposal to create a prosecution
unit to headed by an independent prosecutor who will not be
answerable to him. He said the
proposal was unconstitutional.
The proposal is at best a
misnomer and at worst constitutionally misleading, he said.
Mr Tobiko said the oce of the
DPP enjoys the same autonomy
and independence as that enjoyed
by the Judiciary.
There is, therefore, no basis for
the proposal to create a parallel
prosecution oce, he said.
He noted that the International
Crimes Division would be just another division of the High Court
and cannot, therefore, have a
prosecutor or its own investigative division.
Investigations and prosecutions under the Constitution of
Kenya do not and cannot lie
with or under the High Court.

MACHARIA MWANGI | NATION

Mr Keriako Tobiko (right), the Director of Public Prosecution, Court of Appeal judge Patrick Kiage (left) and Mr
Alexander Muteti from the DPPs oce when they attended a workshop in Naivasha on the establishment of an
International Crimes Division of the High Court.
The principle of separation of
powers must be respected, said
Mr Tobiko.
He proposed that the High
Court should have its own international crimes division while the
DPPs oce and Directorate of
Criminal Investigations continue
exercising their own powers.
There is no shortage of qualied prosecutors and if need be,
we can even approve foreign advocates, said Mr Tobiko.
He was of the opinion that there
was neither reason nor need to
replicate the International Crimes
Tribunal or the ICC models. That
opportunity was long lost when

Parliament rejected the Special

Tribunals Bill.
And even before the dust on
the proposed division could settle,
Mr Tobiko dealt another blow to
the victims of the post-election
violence when he said that none
of the 5,000 les of pending cases
had sucient evidence to sustain
a prosecution.
Of all the files, which were
reviewed by a multi-agency task
force on the post-election violence
that he appointed in June 2012,
none had been found prosecutable either as ordinary crimes
or otherwise.
The sad and bitter truth is

that at present, there are no

cases arising from the 2007/2008
that can be prosecuted before the
International Crime Divisions,
he said.
He said the cases were never
investigated or charged under
the International Criminal Act
within the framework of the
Rome Statute.
He said the investigated cases
and the ones charged were prosecuted as ordinary crimes under
the penal code or, in the case of
Sexual Gender based Violence,
under the Sexual Oences Act.

August 15, 2008: The Waki

Commission of Inquiry
releases its report on postelection violence
October 17: Chief mediator
Ko Annan receives sealed
envelope bearing names of
key suspects linked to postelection violence
November 11: ICC prosecutor Louis Moreno-Ocampo
warns that he will take over
Kenya cases if Waki deadlines are not met
December 17: President
Mwai Kibaki, PM Raila Odinga sign pact to establish
local tribunal
January 30, 2009: Government fails to meet deadline
on passing of two Bills to
form tribunal
February 12: MPs vote to
reject two Bills by Cabinet
minister Martha Karua seeking to establish local tribunal
February 28: Government
misses the deadline for establishing the local tribunal
March 2: MPs again vote to
throw out two Bills by Karua
to establish local tribunal
March 1: Mr Annan becomes
free to hand over the Waki
envelope to MorenoOcampo

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LAWYERS DECIDE | Mutua, Kanjama laud IEBC for making voting easy by increasing voting streams

ID almost denies
lawyer poll chance
Law society members
cast their ballots in the
election that was smooth
in most polling stations
BY NATION TEAM
@Dailynation
newsdesk@ke.nationmedia.com

senior lawyer was almost

blocked from voting in the LSK
polls yesterday after failing to
produce his national Identity Card.
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, who
is seeking to retain his post as the
Law Society of Kenya representative
at the Judicial Service Commission,
had instead presented his passport to
election ocials to enable him vote.
However, this was promptly rejected because his passport number
had not been recorded in the voters
register.
After more than one hour of
consultations, Mr Abdullahi was allowed to vote at the Supreme Court
in Nairobi.
He later on told journalists that he
had lost his ID and could not remember whether he had been issued with
LSKs membership card.
Mr Abdullahis challengers in
the race are lawyers Tom Ojienda,
Okongo Omogeni and Kabaru Wa
Ndegwa.

Kenyans set to
write directly
to President
BY NATION REPORTER
You may soon be able to write a
letter directly to the Head of State
if a plan by the Postal Corporation of Kenya and the Oce of the
President comes to fruition.
The letter writing platform
whose date of launch is yet to be
announced, is at an advanced stage
and according to the corporation,
President Kenyatta is very optimistic about it.
The Postmaster General, Dr
Enock Kinara, said the idea was
mooted after a realization that
many Kenyans could not access
the digital platform to communicate with the President. He said
there would be a special mailbox
for that purpose.

Alternative platform

Although the President

launched a website where Kenyans can communicate with him
on the various issues, we noticed
that many others could not access
the digital platform and we want to
give them an alternative platform
for the same he told the Nation
yesterday at his oce.
Speaking when he hosted Nation
Media Group CEO Linus Gitahi
who had paid him a courtesy call,
Dr Kinara said the public would be
able to express themselves and also
get a reply from the President.
This, he said, would create a
better communication channel
between the leadership and the
electorate.

BY NATION REPORTER

In most parts of the country, voting went on smoothly, with lawyers

taking time o to cast votes for their
preferred candidates for chairperson,
vice chairperson as well as council
member.
Mr Eric Mutua who is seeking to
retain the chairmans seat as well
as one of his challengers, Mr Charles
Kanjama, voted shortly after 10am.
Mr Ambrose Weda, another candidate for the chairmans seat, voted
at midday.
In Kakamega, nearly half of the
registered voters had turned up to
cast their ballots by noon.
Returning ocer Lillian Akoth said
they did not experience any hitches.
A similar scenario prevailed in Kisumu, where more than 45 per cent of
lawyers had voted by midday.
In Mombasa, nine lawmakers
were among hundreds of lawyers
who voted. The nine MPs, who are
members of the Justice and Legal Af-

A meeting to decide Kenyas fate

over accusations that it refused to
co-operate with the ICC prosecutor has been scheduled for Thursday
next week.
The trial chamber judges said
the meeting would give chance to
Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and
Kenya to prove who among them
had failed to co-operate as required
by the Rome Statue.
The judges yesterday said: The
chamber considers that it would benet from hearing oral submissions in
relation to the application, including
from the Kenyan government, and
therefore hereby convenes a status
conference to be held on Thursday
13 February, 2014.

Invited as participants

JACOB OWITI | NATION

Kisumu County Assembly Speaker Anne Atieno Adul cast her ballot during the
Law Society of Kenya- polls at Kisumu Law Courts yesterday. The elections were
generally smooth.

I could not vote earlier

because the election
ocials wanted to clarify
my membership
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi.

fairs Committee, were in Mombasa for

parliamentary business but suspended
their meeting to vote.
We decided to come and exercise
our democratic right and vote with
rest of our colleagues , said Ruaraka
MP Tom Kajwang.

Police team members

probed over scandal
BY NATION REPORTER
Top ocials of the police commission are being
investigated over possible
misuse of millions of shillings through imprests and
tendering.
Documents in the hands
of the Nation show that the
Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission has spent the
last four months looking at
the records of the National
Police Service Commission
(NPC) in search of answers
to six major allegations of
nancial impropriety.
On imprests, the investigations centre on trips
made by commissioners
and sta to at least three
countries last year.
The investigators are
looking at documents
and records of
imprest
application,
approvals
andsurrender
for allowances
paid

ICC meeting
planned to
discuss Kenya

to a commissioner for a
trip to the United States
more than a year ago.
They are also looking
at imprest applications,
approvals, surrender and
supporting documents for
allowances paid to ocers
for a trip to Botswana and
South Africa in May 2013.
As part of the investigations, the anti-graft agency
is inspecting accounting
procedures of Sh300,000
paid to a commissioner by
the Kenya Consulate in Los
Angeles.
According to the documents, the commission,
led by Mr Johnstone Kavuludi, was also expected to
account for money spent on
the purchase of tickets for
travel to Europe in February
last year, partly funded by
the British Government.
Other than the imprests,
the agency is investigating
the tender process for the
procurement and partitioning of the commissions
oce premises.
As part of the
i n ve s t i g a t i o n s ,
commission staff
were also asked
to account for
their imprests
they were paid
for a trip to
South Africa
in June last
year.

Report by Dave Opiyo, Boniface

Meena, Benson Amadala, Elvis
Ondieki, Eunice Machuhi.
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They invited as participants the

prosecution, President Kenyattas
lawyers, Attorney-General Githu
Muigai and victims lawyer Fergal
Gaynor.
Ms Bensouda has accused Kenya
of failing to co-operate with her on
her request for evidence that she
considers crucial to the Presidents
case.
On Wednesday, the status conference focused on her application
for adjournment of Mr Kenyattas
trial date until the prosecution has
obtained the evidence.

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Friday February 7, 2014

CRIME | Warders found 600 mobile phones and about 5,000 Sim cards after raid

Police link inmates to kidnapping wave

Prison
warders
accused of
colluding
with
convicts
to sneak
mobile
phones
into cells

BY ANGIRA ZADOCK

zangira@ke.nationmedia.com

nmates at Kamiti prison are

responsible for some kidnappings in Nairobi and its
environs, police have said.
Prison warders are also on
the spot after searches found
hundreds of mobile phones
which inmates use to coordinate
the attacks.
Mr Patrick Isaboke, the deputy
in charge of Kamiti Maximum
Prison, yesterday said investigations had also revealed that many
threatening messages were coming from the jail.
The search unearthed more
than 600 mobile phones and
about 5,000 Sim cards in the
last four days.
We also found knives, cigarettes and electric cooking coils,
said Mr Isaboke.
Inmates at Kamiti, investigations by police show, were
responsible for at least ve kidnappings in the last two weeks.
One of the victims, a woman,
was killed.
The inmates yesterday staged
a protest after the search, which
started on Saturday.
Inmates who were to report for
work at the prison industries refused to show up as they engaged
the warders in running battles.
At least four inmates were

injured in the skirmishes.

At one point, the ocers were
overwhelmed, forcing the ocers
to seek reinforcement from other
prisons and the Prisons College
in Ruiru.
Yesterdays search was conducted at Block D where 2,144
Sim cards, 80 mobile phones,
seven electric coils, earphones
and knives were found.
Mr Isaboke said they could not
immediately establish the owners since all the inmates were

600

The number of mobile

phones found at Kamiti
Prison following a four-day
search

removed from the cells before

the search began.
There has been an outcry from
members of the public that some
criminal activities were being coordinated from the prisons. This
prompted the search, he said.
On Saturday, a similar search
was conducted in the prison cells
and 406 phones, 1,085 Sim cards,
160 phone batteries, 3,500 rolls
of bhang and 19 electric coils

EVANS HABIL | NATION

Prison warders scrutinise items

found in cells following a search at
Kamiti Maximum Prison yesterday.
Right: Some of the items recovered during the raid.

were found. Similar items were

recovered on Monday.
Sources told Nation that Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph ole
Lenku ordered the search after
investigations into a kidnapping
revealed that the plan was coordinated from Kamiti.
Even though the ocers are
supposed to thoroughly search
all inmates, reports indicate that
some of the prison warders collude with the prisoners to sneak

in contraband. Sources say prison

warders sell the phones to inmates
and at times have pecuniary dealing with prisoners or their friends
and relatives.

Some prisoners are never punished when they are found with
these contraband items. Room
leaders are warders eye in the
cells, said a junior ocer.

Sh186m relief food Iringo wanted

sent to arid regions for skipping

damages case

BY NATION REPORTER
The government yesterday responded to the
raging famine in arid parts
of Kenya by sending Sh186
million relief support.
President
Kenyatta
agged o 11 lorries carrying relief supplies at State
House in Nairobi, where he
announced that the government has set aside Sh4.3
billion to deal with food
emergencies in the country. Yesterdays supplies
were destined for Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera,
Garissa, Wajir, Samburu
and Laikipia counties.

Inadequate rains

President Kenyatta said

the situation his government had responded to
had been occasioned by
inadequate October to December 2013 short rains.
The Jubilee government,
through the relevant ministries, has responded by
implementing various mitigation measures in various
sectors that have included
provision of food relief and
water; provision of emergency health services; and
interventions in the agriculture and livestock sectors,
among others, said the
President.
He said the Sh2 billion

part of the initial budget

had already been spent on
relief support, with about
Sh600 million allocated
to various county governments while an additional
Sh2.3 billion was authorised
by the Cabinet this week.
He said that his government has planned major
irrigation projects around
the country as a permanent
way of dealing with food
insecurity.

BY NATION REPORTER
A warrant for the arrest of Interior Principal Secretary Mutea
Iringo was issued yesterday after
he failed to appear in court.
Mr Iringo (below) was required
in court to show cause why he
should not be sent to jail for refusing to sanction a Sh727,706
compensation award for a police
ocer shot by a colleague while on

Serious shortage

He said the projects

would be initiated in
Galana, Muranga, Pokot,
Tana River, Turkana and
other parts of the country.
Experts have warned
of a serous food shortage
in the coming two weeks.
The situation is already
worsening in Kenyas most
arid areas.
Governors from Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera,
Garrisa, Wajir and Samburu
also attended the aggingo ceremony.
Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru said
her ministry has already
distributed food worth
Sh412 million since the
beginning of the year. She
said 15,500 bags of rice
and 6,600 bags of beans
were among the supplies
released yesterday.

duty and later dismissed from after

being charged with theft.
The 1987 incident has dragged
on in court since retired judge
David Rimita ordered the payment
to constable Mwanza Mukoma.
Mr Mukoma pursued the damages in vain and was forced to le
an application in court to secure
the attendance of the PSto show
cause why the former constable
could not be compensated.
A notice asking Mr Iringo to
attend court was issued on December 30, 2013. But when the
case came up for hearing, the PS
was absent. The case will be heard
on February 13.

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EDUCATION | Computer error denies 29 Form I places

Ministry to probe
Form I admission

However, the audit

may not address the
plight of children
who missed schools
of their choice
BY NATION TEAM
@Dailynation
newsdesk@ke.nationmedia.com

task-force will be set up

to investigate loopholes
in Form One admissions that have seen qualied
candidates missing schools of
their choice.
The recently concluded selection also saw top schools
admitting few or no candidate
from their host counties. Consequently, admission in some
counties like Nyeri has been
stopped pending hearing of
cases lodged in court.
Education Cabinet Secretary
Jacob Kaimenyi yesterday said
the task-force would start its
work after students report to
their schools, and returns sent
to the ministry.
This, however, means the
investigation will not solve
the current problem because

it will be done long after those

aected have lost out on admission to top schools.
In a phone interview with
the Nation, Prof Kaimenyi
advised parents dissatised
with the selection to seek
redress in court, adding that
going to court does not mean
they are right.
His advice came hours after
parents in Mombasa vowed to
sue the ministry over alleged
unfairness in the selection.
Although he defended the
criterion used, Prof Kaimenyi
admitted that the selection
was rocked by hiccups.
He said the process was
meant to provide equal
chances to children in both
private and private schools,
and hardship or otherwise
areas.

SPEAKING OUT | Fight for equality

NAIROBI

Police ocer charged

with killing student
A senior police ocer has been
charged with killing a rst year
university student last month.
Sergeant John Nduyngu Kireri
is accused of killing 19-year-old
Maureen Chepkemei Kakuko on
Mama Ngina Drive in Kiambu
County. He denied the charge
and was remanded in custody until February 10 when a trial date
will be xed. I urge this court
to remand the suspect in prison
until February 10. The defence
lawyer is absent and we cannot
x a hearing date, State counsel
Catherine Mwaniki told High
Court deputy registrar Filgona

He argued that all stakeholders were involved in the

drafting of the policy in 2008
before it became operational
in 2009. The selection criterion was set to give priority to
districts and counties hosting
schools.
Meanwhile, 28 out 96 pupils of Kibos Prison Primary
School in Kisumu have missed
out on Form One places following a computer error.
Some 68 students got vacancies when the matter was
brought to the attention of the
ministry but the fate of the 29
hangs in the balance.

NAIROBI

Mututho told to le
defence in ve days

-Report by Patrick Nzioka,

Angela Oketch, Samuel Karanja, Eric Mutai, Rebecca
Okwany.

The selection was above

board but there have been
hiccups along the way

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BRIEFLY

BEST FOOT FORWARD | Footware goes on display at Sarit for eleven days
DENISH OCHIENG I
NATION

An exhibitor, Mr
Vikhtash Patel,
from India prepares his display
of shoes at Sarit
Center, Nairobi
yesterday. Exhibitors from
India, Egypt,
Israel and other
countries are
showcasing
their footware
until February
16.

KIRINYAGA

Mob lynches man

accused of stealing
A suspected criminal was yesterday killed by a mob upon his
release from a police station in
Kirinyaga. Mr John Irungu, 24,
who had been accused of breaking into shops and stealing property, succumbed to stab injuries
inicted by a mob in Baricho Village. County police commander
Christine Mutua said they released the suspect after traders
failed to record statements. She
vowed to arrest the killers.

NAKURU

VERDICT | Judges ruled legislators exceeded their powers by quashing gazette notice

Ruling will not aect MPs pay

All the court told MPs
was that they cannot
determine how much
they are paid, says salary
commission chairperson
BY JOHN NGIRACHU
@JohnNgirachu
jngirachu@ke.nationmedia.com

Ps will continue earning

their current salaries after
a High Court ruling that
declared the law giving them powers
to determine their pay illegal.
Parliamentary Service Commission and Salaries and Remuneration
Commission told Nation yesterday the
ruling by three judges on Wednesday
will not aect the pay of MPs and
senators.
Parliamentary commission secretary Jeremiah Nyegenye: The MPs are

being paid now and have been paid at

all times in accordance with salaries
commissions Gazette Notice.
The salaries team set the basic pay
of MPs at Sh532,500 for the rst year,
with Speakers getting Sh990,000 and
Deputy Speakers Sh792,000.
The MPs later noted that the pay
was low and started the clamour to
reinstate their basic pay to Sh851,000
earned by their predecessors.
They asked a committee to scruti-

53

Thousands in
shillings SRC
had set as the
basic pay for
MPs in March
last year

nise which in May declared salaries

teams notices null and void.
The committee chaired by William
Cheptumo (Baringo North, URP) said
MPs ought to be paid the Sh851,000
a month provided for in the National
Assembly Remuneration Act and their
pension be determined as per the Parliamentary Pensions Act.
But the High Court ruled on
Wednesday that the MPs exceeded
their powers and declared the Na-

This court decision

says you must abide
by the law
SRC boss Sarah Serem

tional Assembly Remuneration Act

unconstitutional.
Yesterday, Salaries and Remuneration Commission boss Sarah Serem
told the Nation all the court told MPs
was that they cannot determine how
much they are paid.
This court decision says you must
abide by what has been set according
to the Constitution and the law, said
Ms Serem on phone.
MPs have now want to create a law
that would remove them from the rank
of State Ocers, another way to enable them raise their pay.
Ms Serem, however, said the court
also eectively blocked that route.
Even if they stop being State Ofcers, only the SRC can determine
their pay, she said.
The cases against the National
Assembly had been led by activist
Okiya Omtatah for Uzalendo Institute
and a second led by the Law Society
of Kenya.

Baby boy burns to

death in house re
A one-year-old baby boy
burned to death after his parents
kitchen went up in ames at Makongeni Village in Rongai. The
house caught re as the babys
mother was milking a cow outside, villagers said. The woman
succeeded to save their threeyear-old child before the grassthatched roof caved in. Police
took the body to the mortuary.

NAIROBI

Varsity sets up centre

to teach business skills
Mount Kenya University has
launched an enterprise academy
to enable students to become
self-employed and create jobs.
The centre, with an initial 10
students, was ocially launched
by National Handicapped Fund
chairperson Kristine Wambui
Kenyatta. The university has
funded the students to the tune
of Sh800,000 each to help set up
their companies. The 10 will undergo a three-month course.

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

DEVOLVING EDUCATION

EDUCATION | Debate rages over the role of county governments in provision of education, but leaders interviewed agree that

Counties demand to be allowed to build

Regional governments
understand the plight
of schools better,
governors say
BY NATION TEAM

newsdesk@ke.nationmedia.com

overnors have called for

more roles for county governments in education in
the face of dwindling resources
to nance the sector.
Education remains the domain
of the national government but
debate rages that counties have
a role to play nonetheless.
The governors argue that the
least the national government
can do is to hand over the infrastructure function, whereby the
regions would be responsible for
ensuring schools have the facilities they need.
Provision of school facilities
has always been the preserve
of the community, argue the
leaders.
The Education ministry has a
kitty for infrastructure development in schools.
Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has said education must
be cascaded in totality to the
counties.
On Wednesday, he convened
a forum that brought together
stakeholders in education in the
city county to discuss the challenges in the sector.
During the forum, it merged
that lack of infrastructure was
the main problem that had impacted negatively on the quality
of education.
The forum brought together
Nairobi County ocers, educational experts, senior Education
ministry ocials, school managers, teachers representatives and
political leaders. The participants

Sh128m
The amount that the goverment
allocated for infrastructure
development in schools

raised concern over the state of

schools.
They said inadequate classes,
dilapidated facilities, lack of space
to build schools, inadequate
teaching sta and textbooks were
a major challenge to learning.
Dr Kidero said schools in Nairobi were in a deplorable state
and challenged the participants
to come up with solutions.
He disclosed that 70,000 pupils
were not in school, a situation he
said was worrying and needed immediate attention.
The head of the directorate of
basic education at the Education
ministry, Ms Leah Rotich, said
the government had set aside
a measly Sh128 million for infrastructure development in all
schools in the country and appealed to county governments to
allocate some of their resources
for developing infrastructure in
schools.

Too little

The amount we have is too

little and it covers so much from
emergency development of
schools swept by the oods to
agship projects, she said.
We would have great results
if the county government put in
some money.
Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani
said infrastructure development
should be left to the counties as
no single school in his region was
built by the government since independence.
It has always been the responsibility of either the parents,
non-governmental organisations
or churches to develop schools in
Marsabit County, he said.
Narok Governor Samuel Tunai
asked the national government to
devolve education saying the sector could only be restructured by
regional administrations.
He stated that national government had failed to address
problems facing schools in
rural areas.
In Narok, we want to develop
the education sector through
creating ideal structures and
learning conditions that will be
favourable to the students, he
said in a telephone interview.
His government only wanted to
improve learning conditions by

BACKGROUND

Law outlines roles

of governments
The Constitution (the Fourth
Schedule) outlines the functions of the national and
the county governments in
education.
National government: The
law says it is responsible for
education policy, standards,
curricula, examinations and
the granting of university
charters. Universities and
tertiary educational institutions are under its mandate.
Further, it is responsible for
promotion of sports and
sports education.
County governments: The
Constitution has mandated
them to be in charge of preprimary education, village
polytechnics, home-craft
centres and child care facilities.
building classrooms and improving the infrastructure.
In the county, many public
schools lack proper classrooms,
forcing some learners to study
under trees.
Mr Tunai said he had sought
approval from the controller of
budget to divert Sh600 million
meant for bursaries in the county
to construction of classrooms.
Nandi Governor Cleophas
Lagat called for transfer of all
education functions to county
governments, which he said
understood the problems facing
learning institutions.

Handle infrastructure

Nakuru Governor Kinuthia

Mbugua said his government
would be comfortable to handle
the infrastructure function of
all learning institutions in the
region.
He said the national government had not been able to
suciently provide educational

infrastructure.
The county governments, he
told the Nation by telephone,
were aware of the needs of their
learning institutions hence the
need to empower them to develop schools.
Kwale County executive
committee member in charge
of Education, Mr Mangale Chiforomodo, supported the call that
the national government should
devolve the infrastructure function.
Speaking to the Nation by
phone, he said county authorities
were better placed to handle the
responsibility.
I think we are already running
out of time because the national
government was supposed to
sort it out right from the beginning, he said. As I speak, I have
received over 200 requests from
parents who want their schools
to be constructed.
Kilifi County Education executive ocer Salma Muhiddin,
speaking at her oce in Treasury
building, Kili Town, said that
education devolvement would
be the only way to ensure pupils
in public schools enjoyed qual-

ity education like those in private

schools.
If the whole education sector
is devolved, it will be easy for the
county government to employ
good and qualied teachers that
will guarantee good performance
in schools, she said.
In the North Rift, leaders have
said counties were better placed
to take over infrastructure development in schools, which they
claimed had for long been ignored
by the national government,
leading to poor performance in
examinations.

Audit institutions

While the national government

can retain managing of school curriculum, the county government
understands how lack of adequate
infrastructure and learning materials has been aecting schools at
grassroots level, said Mr Daniel
Chemno, the Uasin Gishu deputy
Governor.
He explained that the county
government would audit learning
institutions and, with the national
government and development
partners, facilitate expansion
of classrooms to accommodate

FILE | NATION

Moi High School

Kabarak students
celebrating past
KCSE results.
Governors
have called
for devolution
of school
infrastructure
provision
function to
the counties,
claiming
the national
government
has failed to
provide adequate
learning facilities.

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DEVOLVING EDUCATION

National News 11

changes are necessary to completely leave it in the hands of county authorities

classes, claim Nairobi has failed

Governors told to shelve
push to control education
BY NATION TEAM

newsdesk@ke.nationmedia.com

ollowing the release of the

KCPE examination results,
debate on whether education
should be devolved to the counties
has intensified with no signs of
abetting.
Opinion is divided on whether
counties should take charge of the
education function as a whole or some
of aspects of it. The governors are not
even agreed on what they would want
to preside over.
While Bomets Isaac Ruto, who is
also the chairman of the governors
council, insists that the education in
both primary and secondary schools
must be devolved, but teachers say the
county bosses are being too ambitious
and should slow down.
increased enrolment.
Bungoma County executive for
Education Ms Beryl Mutekhele argued that some of the curriculum
function needed to be devolved
to county governments, while the
Migori County executive member for Education, Mr Maneno
Mikwabe, said both primary and
secondary education should be
devolved in totality.
We want to take control of the
sector, he said.
Reports by James Ngunjiri,
George Sayagie, Farouk Mwabege, Kazungu Samuel, Coppereld Lagat, Barnabas Bii, Tom
Matoke, Moraa Obiria and Elisha
Otieno

Bog down counties

Let governors rst implement the

duties given to them then we will assess whether they are justied to ask
for more responsibilities. The Constitution is not ending today and there is
no need to be in a hurry to bog down
counties with too many duties. There
is a reason why some functions were
devolved while others retained at the
national level, chairman of the Kenya
Secondary School Heads Association,
Mr John Awiti (right) said.
But to Mr Ruto, the infrastructure in
schools is dilapidated and education
should be devolved now that the community has always been responsible
for the institutions.
Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero,
who red the rst salvo, said the
intention was not to take over the

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function from the national government, but a collaboration between the

national and county governments to
improve standards and ensure Kenyans get value for their money.
The executive member for Education, Mr Chris Khaemba, said the
national government was far removed
from the ground, while the county
governments were better placed to
play an oversight role in the sector.
He added that it was wrong to
categorise all counties similarly on
whether they had the capacity to
undertake the education function or
not, because they were in dierent
levels of development, a situation Mr
Khaemba said may have informed the
decision to place education under the

Let governors rst

implement duties
given to them then we
will assess if they are
justied to ask for more
responsibilities.
KSSHA boss John Awiti

national government.

FILE | NATION

Teacher Barrack Ouko at Oroba Primary School in Kisumu County marks his pupils
books. Governors want education to be devolved but stakeholders want counties
to handle development and infrustructure in schools at the moment.
The Kenya National Association
of Parents through secretary-general Musau Ndunda said governors
should only be allowed to control the
development and infrastructure fund
and leave the other weighty sections
to be managed by the Ministry of
Education.
The governors can build more
classrooms and any other infrastructure that the schools would
want, but managing the students
and the teachers is rather sensitive
and should remain with the national
government, Mr Ndunda said.
But he warned that the move by the
governors to have education devolved
was a ticking tribal bomb.
The governors will start controlling the number of students going to
the schools in their counties and will
most likely end up locking students
from other counties. So you will have
students from one county admitted
to schools in that county only, that
is basically brewing tribalism, he
warned.

Kenya National Union of Teachers

secretary-general Wilson Sossion said
county governments should first
pass the test of dealing with early
childhood education before asking
for more duties.
We think their priorities are
misplaced because they have not
addressed the duties given to them
in the Constitution. They are just outgrowing their shoes. They are very
busy with power games. They must
respect the Constitution as it is until
or unless it is changed, he said.
Mr Sossion threw a spanner in the
works saying even the purported hiring of ECD teachers by the Counties
was unconstitutional since the Salaries and Remuneration had not been
involved in setting the salaries.
Let them rst pass the test of
raising infrastructure of ECD (Early
Childhood Education). Have they
Reports by Patrick Nzioka, Aggrey
Mutambo, Maryanne Gicobi and Jeremiah Kiplagat

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

Do not scuttle proposal

to set up special courts

e recently welcomed in this very space

progress towards establishment of an
International Crimes Division of the High
Court. We opined that such a court would give the
Kenyan legal system the credibility and teeth to
investigate and prosecute serious crimes such as
those that have led President Uhuru Kenyatta and
Deputy President William to trial at the International Criminal Court.
It is clear now that our hopes were misplaced. A
forum in Naivasha on the proposed international
crimes court exposed bitter divisions between the
Judiciary and the Director of Public Prosecutions
(DPP). The latter oce was scornful in dismissal
of any attempt to create an international crimes
court supported by an independent investigations
and prosecutions branch that does not fall under its
ambit. The view was that a prosecution branch not
under direction of the DPP was unconstitutional.
Laws can be amended to suit evolving situations, so it would appear to us that the issue is not
so much the constitutional status of the proposed
court, but a simple struggle for control.
We all know that on justice for post-election violence victims, Kenyan institutions were trusted neither by Kenyans nor the international community.
We are now persuaded that the political establishment and the administrative machinery it controls
will simply not countenance establishment of an
independent judicial institution. It is instructive
that it is at the Naivasha parley that Kenyan learnt
that the 5,000 or so post-election violence cases
investigated by a task force appointed by the DPP
exposed no wrongdoing worth prosecution.
Clearly the entire thing was a charade designed to
hoodwink Kenyans that the local justice system was
capable and willing to pursue justice for the victims.

Stop rot in our prisons

he latest conrmation that prisoners have

a big hand in the escalating crime wave in
Nairobi and other towns is the discovery of
hundreds of mobile phones and SIM cards at the
Kamiti Maximum Prison that have been linked to
some of the incidents. And the authorities believe
that these people, who are behind bars to pay for
their past transgressions, are responsible for some
of the kidnappings in Nairobi and its environs.
Quite worrying is that these criminals, whom society hopes are being reformed, are instead becoming even more hardened. They send out threatening
messages and coordinate attacks in which people
have been killed and property stolen. The discovery
at only one prison of more than 600 mobile phones
and 5,000 SIM cards, some of which have been
used for extortion, is indeed unnerving.
What we are seeing here is not merely proof of
laxity among the prisons top brass and their juniors, but the fact that corruption is rife in the jails.
Such a vast amount of contraband could not have
made its way into one of the most heavily guarded
institutions without the collusion of ocers. This
is a veritable indictment of the prison system that
calls for strict remedial action.

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IS IT TIME FOR CHANGE? | Joyce Nyairo

This Constitution has failed to dene

limits of dierent government organs
W

e told ourselves
that a new constitution would be the
solution to our problems of
inequality, ineptitude, and
inertia. When a few people
tried to say that the green
grass on the other end of
the referendum was not
quite so lush, they were
promptly attened by the
sheer volume and visibility
of those who could already
see their names inscribed
in the 1,001 oces that the
new Constitution was made
to create.
Now, a little over three
years since the reality of implementing the Constitution
begun, there is a din of dissatisfaction everywhere you
turn. From listless counties
to over-taxed citizens and
laggardly interventions from
the battery of commissions
sired by this Constitution,
things are slowly grinding to
a crunch.
In the run-up to the 2005
referendum, then vice-president Moody Awori pleaded
that the Wako Draft was
70 per cent good and that
if we voted to adopt it, the
sketchy 30 per cent would
be amended afterwards. Of
course it is possible that Mr
Awori was pulling wool over
our tired eyes. Whatever the
case, we shouted him down
and voted a resounding
No to a draft constitution
that was not going to give
us everything we wanted.
And what do we have now?

Is it working?
Recent events signal what
may yet turn out to be much
more than teething problems. What we have in the
current stand-o between
the Judiciary and the Legislature and between the
Judiciary and the Executive
raises some hard questions.
We now have a situation in which the Judiciary
is giving rulings that the
Legislature is promptly
ignoring. Last year when
Parliament sought to
discuss the proposal that
a tribunal be appointed to
investigate members of the
Judicial Service Commission (JSC), the High Court
issued orders to halt that
debate. Parliament promptly

This attitude of
contempt will lter
down to the public.
Is it possible that
by overreaching
their mandates, our
reformed courts have
put themselves in
this place of ridicule?
What is it that needs
to change for us to get
out of this cul de sac?

ignored the order.

In utter disdain, Parliament did not even bother to
send a representative before
the court. Likewise, JSC
members refused to appear
before the parliamentary
committee and Parliament
refused to give an audience
to the lawyer that the JSC
had sent to represent it
before the committee.
If Parliament is the
supreme organ because it
is elected by the people and
any debates it undertakes
are seen to be conversations
by the people, then how can
an unelected individual in
another organ of government have power to halt
debate for the people and by
the people?
The Embu County Assembly recently forwarded
to the Senate its decision
to remove the governor.
The Senate is expected to
deliberate on the county
assemblys ndings and
either uphold or decline to
approve the removal. But
the High Court has issued
an order barring the Senate
from discussing the matter.
The Senate has promptly
ignored the court order.
On the part of the Executive, we saw the President
appoint a tribunal to investigate the conduct of some
JSC members, whom he had
suspended. The High Court
stopped the tribunal from
sitting and restored the
members to oce.

Not long after that, the

JSC recruited new judges. It
has been a month and the
President has yet to appoint
and swear them in. Not that
multiplying the number of
judges has proved to be a
remedy for the stupor in our
courts. But that is a story
for another day.
So what happens now? It
appears that orders from the
court are no longer worth
the iPads they are inscribed
on. It is easy to see how
this attitude of contempt is
going to lter down to the
public. Is it possible that by
over-reaching their mandates, our reformed courts
have put themselves in this
place of ridicule?
What is it that needs to
change in order for us to
get out of this cul de sac? It
cannot be about personalities and new people occupying the oces in question.
It has to be about structures
that are not only independent but also act in concert,
resolving whatever air locks
that may be formed in the
process of running their
operations.
Do we have a self-oiling
living Constitution capable
of dening the limits of each
organ of government? Or is
it now clear that our Constitution is suering an engine
seizure?
Dr Nyairo is a cultural analyst.
(jnyairo@gmail.com. Twitter:
@santurimedia)

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

THE CUTTING EDGE

DIALOGUE | Jacqueline Mugo

Mr Cabinet secretary, let the competent

managers at NSSF run funds aairs
A

recent article by the

Cabinet secretary for
Labour and Social Security, Mr Kazungu Kambi, on
the need to embrace dialogue
for the good of National Social
Security Fund (NSSF) and the
ministry makes interesting
read. The commentary, which
was intended to lament the
perennial challenges that face
the NSSF, however only served
to highlight the fact that the
Cabinet secretary is yet to
appreciate the kind of organisation the NSSF is and the
fact that his decision to run its
aairs through the media is in
itself an aront to dialogue.
The National Social Security
Fund was initiated by workers
and employers representatives in the 1960s to address
the problem of employees
who were retiring without
adequate terminal benets or
income. There is, therefore,
nothing amiss if workers and
employers, who are the sole
contributors to the fund, work
together towards ensuring that
their money is well managed.
What do the workers of this
country stand to gain from the
Tassia II project?
Rather than engage in a war
of words over the cancelled
project, the Cabinet secretary
should move fast to ensure
that NSSF quickly deals with
the credibility issues it keeps
grappling with due to political
interference. The past delib-

Ms Mugo, executive director of

Federation of Kenya Employers.
erations of the NSSF board
are, of course, available to him
either directly or through the
ministry representatives who
sit in the board. It is also a
matter of public knowledge the
issues the Federation of Kenya
Employers (FKE) has raised
over the years about the running of NSSF.
Employers, who are represented on the board, have
nothing but the best interests
of workers at heart. That is the
sole reason for their support of
enhanced contributions in the
new NSSF Act so that workers can live comfortable lives
after retirement. The stando
over Tassia II could easily
have been avoided if the NSSF
board had called a meeting to
determine the projects viability, as FKE had requested.
There are, indeed, compe-

tent managers at the NSSF

who must be allowed to professionally run the fund. The
Cabinet secretary must, therefore, explain to Kenyans why
he is the face of Tassia II and
why he is the one strenuously
defending the project which
is under investigation by two
committees of Parliament and
the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. He should
also explain if he is now the
one running the aairs of the
NSSF board of trustees.
The idea that FKE and
the Central Organisation of
Trade Unions (Cotu) should
not have a vibrant strong alliance is totally against the
spirit of tripartism, which the
Cabinet secretary himself is
supposed to champion. Need
we mention that FKE is an
independent and non-partisan
champion of the interest of
employers in Kenya and cannot be inuenced on which
associations or alliances to
engage in? Employers are
independent and non-government members on the NSSF
board and the Cabinet secretary should not attempt to
deride their representatives
and those of workers in the
court of public opinion merely
because they have asked that
the right procedure be followed in investing workers
pension funds.
Employers value dialogue
as the best way to address

economic and social issues

of common interest. This is
the bedrock on which our
industrial relations system is
founded. The management
board of FKE was among
the rst delegations to pay a
courtesy call on the Cabinet
secretary when he formally
took oce. We presented
to him a memorandum of
employers priorities. It is
unfortunate that the Cabinet
secretary has not built on this
goodwill and is instead resorting to unfounded accusations.
FKE wrote to the chairman and the acting managing
trustee in December 2013,
asking them to call a meeting to discuss the Tassia II
project. This was an attempt
to have the board formally
convened to address the issues
that arose. Sadly, FKE did not
receive any response to this
communication, nor was a
meeting convened. It is, therefore, dishonest for the Cabinet
secretary to preach the spirit
of dialogue when he selectively
chooses when to embrace it.
Given that the Tassia II
project is currently under
investigation and that the
Cabinet secretary purportedly
cancelled the project, we
would like to know why he is
still discussing it in the media.

Ms Mugo is the executive director of the Federation of Kenya

Employers

GROWTH | Joseph Jimenez

Towards a healthier, wealthier Africa

T

he BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia,

India, and China) have long been
the focus of emerging-market investors. But it is in Africa, a region with the
worlds second-fastest growth, where the
next big business opportunities lie.
Foreign investors report that their
return on investment in Africa is higher
than in any other emerging region. By
2040, the continents working-age population will total an estimated 1.1 billion
people, providing businesses with a larger
labour pool than even China or India.
However, Africa also faces major challenges. One of the biggest concerns is
inadequate health care. Preventable and
treatable diseases plague the population.
Life expectancy is 14 years below the
global average. Every minute, an African
child dies from malaria.
If left unaddressed, the dual burden
of communicable and non-communicable diseases could jeopardise Africas
economic potential. To avoid this, three
critical areas of health care must be addressed: Technology, infrastructure, and
education.
Africa has witnessed some remarkable technological leaps. A decade ago,
telecoms infrastructure was almost nonexistent. Today, one in six people owns a
mobile phone. Africa has pioneered the
use of mobile banking, with local players

Africa is showing signs of its

promise, but innovative solutions
to improve its peoples health are
essential if the continent is to
approach its potential.

like M-Pesa and global corporations like

Citi demonstrating how new technology
can provide vital nancial services to the
unbanked population.
Joining this mobile-phone revolution,
Novartis is working with ve African governments and private-sector partners to
improve drug distribution and monitor
the supply of anti-malaria medicines in
rural areas using text messaging and electronic mapping.
A second crucial aspect of improving Africas health care is infrastructure. Good rail
lines, roads, and ports allow products and
services to be distributed widely at lower
cost, and to benet from economies of scale.
Fortunately, several companies are rising
to the challenge. Coca-Cola, for example,
is contributing its supply-chain expertise
to map out health facilities and implement
stock-management software to support the

distribution of bed nets, contraceptives, antiAids drugs, and vaccines to remote villages.
Finally, education is one of the most
powerful tools for reducing poverty
and generating sustainable, inclusive
economic growth. But, given limited
resources and few teachers, too many children are being left behind. Public-private
partnerships are helping to change this.
So Novartis has formed a partnership
with the Earth Institute, the United Nations, and private-sector groups to train
and deploy by 2015 a million community
health workers in sub-Saharan Africa to
deliver basic treatment and preventive
care, and to track disease outbreaks. The
idea is that local people will learn how to
support their communities rather than
rely on handouts, and thereby lift themselves out of poverty permanently.
Africa is increasingly showing signs of
its promise, but innovative solutions to
improve its peoples health are essential if
the continent is to approach its potential.
This will require more than philanthropy:
It will demand new commercial models
that solve health care issues, help the
economy to grow, and benet those who
invest in Africas future.
Joseph Jimenez is CEO of Novartis, a Swiss
multinational pharmaceutical company.
Copyright: Project Syndicate, 2014.

BY THE WATCHMAN
FAMILY VALUES. Kiambu Governor William Kabogos call to young women to get married should not
be just condemned, says X.N. Iraki. The governor
is simply frustrated by the breakdown of families
in Kiambu and elsewhere in central Kenya, where
some children even use their mothers names as their
surnames. You cannot build a strong nation without
strong families. There is nothing heroic about bringing
up a child alone. Please, do not kill the messenger...
His contact is xniraki@gmail.com.
NO MORE EXCUSES. Nairobi Governor Evans
Kidero now has no excuse for not delivering the
goods to residents. Isaac Tsikhutsu says a petition
against his election as governor was thrown out and
the latest threat to his political career, arising from
his clash with city Womens Rep Shebesh is over as
she has forgiven him. He should now have garbage
cleared, potholes xed, drains unclogged, markets
cleaned, streets lit, street boys removed, trac ow
improved and water supply streamlined. His contact
is itsikhutsu@yahoo.com.

Nairobi County Governor Evans Kidero.

CASH COW. As the police now concentrate on the
new cash cow that is administering the Alcoblow to
catch those driving under the inuence of alcohol,
carjackers and other vermin are having a eld day,
says Michael Mburu. The carjackers ensure that they
are sober, as that is the only way to pass through a
police check at night on their way to waylay unsuspecting motorists. They really understand the psychology of the police, who are now totally focused
on Alcoblow as serious crimes mount. His contact is
mburumk@yahoo.com.
LOST AND FOUND. For the sake of the owner and
due to the sheer sentimental value she must certainly
attach to this item that must mean a lot to her and her
husband, Jackson Okachia, a public-spirited Nairobi
resident, is sending out this appeal. Says he: Did you
misplace your wedding ring around the Kenya Railways headquarters? You might just be lucky if your
husband is Michael and you tied the knot on February
25, 2011. Contact me through jokachia@gmail.com to
get it back.
LONG WAIT. In May last year, Zainul Velji bought
a car and paid the excise duty in Kisumu, lodging the
logbook with the Kenya Revenue Authority for the
transfer of ownership. To date, Zainul has not got back
his logbook. When he enquired from KRA sta what
could have gone wrong, he was told that the documents might have been misplaced and that he should
send a new set. And he did so immediately. So, why
is it taking so long? he asks. The car is a Mercedes
Benz, Reg KAH 900X. His contact is Tel 0733744762
or zainulvelji@yahoo.com.
FAMOUS WHITE CAR. What is this Kenyan criminals obsession with white cars? asks Jim Webo, in
response to a report of the kidnapping of an elderly
man in Kiambu Town recently after he had just withdrawn Sh200,000 from a bank. The robbers seized
and bundled him into a white car and drove o to a
slum, where they abandoned him. This reminds me of
the white car the suspected killers of former Foreign
Aairs minister Robert Ouko also reportedly used in
1990.
Have a curious day, wont you!

E-mail: watchman@ke.nationmedia.com
or write to Watchman,
POB 49010, Nairobi 00100.
Fax 2213946.

14 | Letters

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

To the editor
Move to bar MPs from
raising their pay timely
The ruling by the High Court
declaring the National Assemblies
Remuneration Act unconstitutional
is welcome. The judges did a great
job in ensuring that there is no abuse
of the Constitution by MPs.
The Act, which gives MPs powers to set their own pay, is not only
unconstitutional but also immoral.
You can never trust our greedy MPs
to debate and set their own pay. We
have already witnessed in the past
how they can forge a united front
when it comes to matters to do with
their pay.
The legislators are always out to
satisfy their own selsh interests at
the expense of the voters who put
them where they are.
VIVIAN OBIERO, Maseno University

University admission
needs to be tightened
The expose on how students who
fail KCSE end up pursuing degree
courses was an eye-opener.
Private institutions are the main
culprits when it come to enrolling
unqualied students for undergraduate degree programmes. Higher
education has been commercialised,
with institutions focusing on prots
rather than quality of education.
It is shocking how someone with
a D grade can undertake a threemonth pre-university programme
and on completion, begin a bachelors degree. The Commission for
University Education has its work
cut out to do a thorough audit of
such institutions.
LINDA CHEBET, Nairobi

Raising power connection

fee bad for the economy
The decison to raise electricity
connection fee from Sh35,000 to
Sh75,000 is ill-timed.
Electricity, being part of development agenda, should be made
aordable. Im sure most Kenyans
would like to be told why the government withdrew its subsidy.
The power taris are already high
and increasing connection fee is
like adding salt to an open wound.
Generation of more power by KenGen should be the rst priority in
ensuring sustainable power supply.
Increased power rates should be
associated with increased power efciency. The government should reconsider its move and help Kenyans
get power supply.
FRANCIS NDEGWA, Ongata Rongai

The editor welcomes brief letters on topical issues. Write on e-mail to: mailbox@
ke.nationmedia.com. You can also mail to: The Editor, Daily Nation, POB 49010,
Nairobi 00100. Letters may be edited for clarity, space or legal considerations.

SHORT TAKES

TALKING POINT

Banning matatus from the city

centre will only punish residents

he Nairobi County government is planning to banish

matatus from the Central
Business District to decongest the
city.
A question comes up though:
To decongest the city for who? It
is immoral to punish the poor and
lower middle class people, who use
the matatus, to make the roads
less congested for the few rich
people with private cars.
There is no doubt that matatus
contribute to the trac jams in
the city. But the jury is still out on
whether or not it is the matatus
that actually cause the jams. Supposing we removed all matatus
from the roads, hence punishing 95
per cent of the population that uses
them, would we have less jams?
That question was answered at
one time when matatus were on
strike, and we ended up with much
worse jams. Another way of looking
at it is by carrying out an objective
study, to nd out how many of the
vehicles in the CBD are actually
matatus. That will probably turn
out to be less than 30 per cent.
Now it is common ground that
Nairobi has trac jam problems,
and these have to be sorted out one
way or another.
What is important though is for
the county government to give
people alternatives before imposing the ban. For instance, the
county should rst put in place
an organised, subsidised public
transport system. These could be
shuttles that run on schedules for
people aected by the matatu ban
within CBD.

Trac jam on Nairobis Jogoo Road last month.

This is not as expensive as it
sounds, especially if the focus is
only on the CBD. This should be a
24-hour system, connecting to areas outside the CBD, where people
can take matatus to the estates.
For it to look fair, if matatus are
to be banned from the CBD, then
private cars should also be kept
out.
These shuttles should ideally
be owned by the county government to avoid a scenario where the
PSV operators whose vehicles are
denied entry cry foul when those
of their seemingly more organised
competitors are allowed to access

JEFF ANGOTE | NATION

the CBD.
This is also to ensure the poor
and lower middle class people
do not feel the rich are being favoured.
Ultimately, it is important to keep
in mind the objective that is being
pursued to decongest the city.
The county government will do
well if it starts thinking of longterm solutions to problems rather
than continually thinking of quick
xes. It should avoid a situation
where in a bid to solve the problems of Nairobians, it actually ends
up punishing them.
DOREEN MAWIA, Kitengela

Poor students being sacrificed at altar of the rich

Its unfortunate that we have children with big
brains and dreams but cannot join secondary schools
due to highl fees.
The amounts being charged by national schools and
even some county schools are beyond the reach of
many. The government word on this is that as long as
parents allow it, so be it.
It is true there are parents who will push for an
increase in school fees so that their children can have
a home away from home lifestyle. What the school authorities will never say is that the decision to increase
fees is never unanimous.
Poor parents, who in many cases may not have the
language or condence to air their opinion during the

AGMs, end up being sacriced at the altar of the rich.

Not having a guarantee that a pupil will be able join
their dream school due to nancial constraints could
be contributing to poor performance in public institutions. An oer to join the schools charging exorbitant
amounts is an insult to the needy families. Since the
government cant act to bring the fees down, perhaps
having schools in categories of high and low cost
from national to district schools is the way to go.
That way, children of the rich can continue enjoying the good things in life while in school, and those
from the poor side life can have a chance to join their
dream schools.
EMMA KABIRU, Nyeri

Emails from correspondents

MISPLACED PRIORITIES: It is ridiculous to buy iPads for MPs when

their constituents are starving or
struggling to access markets for their
product. It means that as a pupil
from Turkana South, who scored
410 marks in KCPE and got admitted to Starehe Boys but has to repeat
Class Eight because he cant aord
Sh70,000 fees, his MP will get an
iPad bought by taxpayers money.
The gadget is to ensure that as the
lawmaker can get updates on how the
top child in his area cannot join Form
One due to lack of fees.
ALEX MWANGALE, Nairobi
TRAFFIC MESS: Plans to remove
trac police from Nairobi roads
may sound ideal but it could open
another disaster. Driving in our
major towns, is nightmare for many
because of lack of discipline on the
part of motorists. It is therefore
not fair to blame the snarl-ups on
our roads on trac police ocers.
It is not uncommon to see motorists literally asking for a way when
changing lanes instead of ashing
car indicators. It takes trac police
to ensure motorists follow the rules
at roundabouts.
EZEKIEL MWABILI, Nairobi
TAPS RUN DRY: Mombasa South
has been experiencing acute water
shortage for the last two weeks.
Residents living in Likoni township,
Timbwani, Mtongwe, Shika Adabu,
Jamvi La Wageni, Magwangwani
and Waitiki farm are forced to part
with between Sh50 and Sh80 for
a 20-litre jerrycan which normally
goes for Sh10. Life in these areas
has become extremely hard. Water
authorities are yet to explain to
residents the cause of the shortage.
Mombasa is surrounded by water
and yet residents are thirsty.
JUSTIN N NKARANGA, Mombasa
GREAT JOB: Hats o to the Daily
Nation for highlighting the plight of
starving people in parts of the country. Even the cartoons by Gado have
brought to the attention of the public
this grave concern, to the extent of
showing a woman forced to eat dog
meat, together with her children. DN
has undertaken a worthy cause and
it shows the human face of the media. Keep providing space for human
interest issues such as Kenyans dying of hunger. This will wake up the
sleepy conscience of all concerned
and respond to the critical and miserable conditions out there. Great
job Nation.
ANTO PORUTHUR, Nairobi

YESTERDAYS QUESTION

DEBATE QUESTION

Should small parties also get a share of public funds?

Is Nairobi County
justied in raising
parking fees to
Sh300?

MONDI JERRY: No they should

not. Funding all parties will only lead
to an inux of parties out to get the
money other than representing the
public interests.
LINCOLN KINYUA: As much as
we advocate for equality, we should

accept the fact that all animals are

equal but others are more equal.
SILAS NYAMBOK: It is the best
way to share the national cake.
MICHAEL ORENDE: The Constitution should be adhered to while funding these political parties. This will cut

down the ever increasing numbers and

popularise bigger parties.
WAGURA WA KAGERE: The
small parties should get something
small to enable them survive for the
next ve years.
MAURICE MUREITHI: WE should

stop referring to them as small

parties because they represent the
interests of the minority who also
have the right to be heard.
MILLIE ACHIENG: Small parties
also have a right to be funded because they represent Kenyans.

Send your comments to:

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

Homosexuals launch book as they seek acceptance

BY NATION REPORTER
Homosexuals yesterday launched
a book in their bid to be recognised
and accepted in Kenya.
This comes barely two weeks
after award-winning writer Binyavanga Wainaina went public that
he is gay.
Invisible: Stories From Kenyas
Queer Community has been written
by former journalist and member of
the gay activist community Kevin
Mwachiro (right).

The 114-page book comprises stories about some Kenyans who have
allegedly been subjected to torture for
being gays or lesbians.
According to Mr Mwachiro, 40,
there are several homosexuals in
Kenya who have not revealed their
sexuality for fear of being rejected
in society.
He was addressing hundreds of
lesbians and gays during the book
launch in Nairobi. The launch was
attended by several homosexual activists from Kenya and other parts

of the world.
Mr Mwachiro said homosexuals in
the country had been denied the opportunity to tell their stories and even

determine how they want depicted

in society.
I hope this book will enable society to understand that homosexuals
are found in every part of Kenya.
It will also make gays and lesbians
understand that they are not alone,
said the Daystar University graduate
and former BBC World Service correspondent.
The grey cover of the book has a
foot that you cannot tell whether it
is a mans or a womans. Therefore,
it means you cannot know some-

bodys sexuality by just seeing him

or her walking on the street, he
explained.
Kenya is among several African
countries that have prohibited
same-sex marriages. However, homosexuals argue that gayism and
lesbianism are enshrined in the Bill of
Rights in the Constitution where each
person has a right of association.
This book will go a long way in
making the society around us accept
what we are, said Mr Wainaina, who
attended the event.

PROJECT | Plan to also boost farming

Sh17bn dam
to tackle water
crisis in Coast
Reservoir expected
to produce 186,000
cubic metres of
water a day, says
Water minister
BY MATHIAS RINGA
@mathiasringa
mringa@ke.nationmedia.com

he World Bank is set to

fund the building of a
dam in Kwale County
at a cost of Sh17 billion.
Water Cabinet Secretary
Judi Wakhungu said yesterday the Mwache dam project
was expected to start in July,
and would be completed in
three years.
She noted that the dam was
among the Vision 2030 agship
projects aimed at addressing
water shortage in Mombasa
and Kwale counties.
The project involves the construction of a 77-metre high
dam with a reservoir capacity
of 133 million cubic metres.
When completed, the dam
will produce 186,000 cubic
metres of water a day, which
will be supplied to Mombasa
and Kwale consumers.

fisheries as well as support

eco-tourism and environmental
conservation projects.
Prof Wakhungu emphasised the need for counties
with water resources to share
with those which have none to
ensure equitable distribution of
the commodity.
The ministry, she added,
has resolved conflicts over
sharing of water resources
among counties.
We stated clearly that water
is a national resource and
therefore should be equitably
distributed to all Kenyans, she
explained.

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Megawatts of power
the dam is expected to
produce

Inadequate supply

The national government

has secured a funding of
$200 million (Sh17 billion)
from the World Bank for the
implementation of the Mwache
dam project in July, Prof Wakhungu said during a workshop
on water reforms at Serena
Beach Resort in Mombasa.
The project will help address the major challenge of
inadequate water supply in
Mombasa and Kwale counties
as about 186 million litres will
be produced daily.
Apart from water provision,
the dam is also expected to
generate 34 megawatts of electricity. At least 2,600 hectares
will be put under irrigation for
food crop production when the
dam is completed.
It is expected to provide
water for livestock and

The project will

help address the
major challenge of
inadequate water
supply in Mombasa
and Kwale counties
Water Cabinet
Secretary Judi
Wakhungu

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THE COUNTIES

SH400 MILLION SET ASIDE

TO REPAIR COUNTY ROADS
Move aimed at easing movement
of farm produce to markets, says
Kisii governor. P.20

MOMBASA | Lower courts ruling on detention of some of the 129 mosque chaos suspects reversed

Release children, police ordered

Court rules that minors
arrested at mosque
cannot be held liable for
any criminal acts

judge has ordered unconditional release of all children

below 12 years among the
suspects arrested on Sunday in a
mosque in Majengo, Mombasa.
Mr Justice Martin Muya further
directed that those above 12 be
transferred from Shimo la Tewa
maximum security prison to Port
police station.
He made the orders in a ruling
delivered yesterday on an application by the suspects lawyer, Mr
Mohammed Balala, who moved to

the High Court to seek a reversal of

a lower courts order that had the
children detained with adults at the
maximum security prison.
Police raided Masjid Musa
mosque in Majengo on Sunday
and arrested 129 suspects, including the children, after clashing
with youths.
A magistrate later allowed police
to detain all of them to enable investigations to be completed.
Yesterday, however, Justice Muya
ruled: A child under eight years
is not responsible for any acts or
omission.
He further observed that a child
under 12 years is not criminally responsible for any act or omission
unless it is proved at the time of
the act or omission that the child
committed the alleged crime.
At the same time, a human rights
organisation in Mombasa alleged that
the suspects in detention were being
denied the right to be visited by their
families.
Haki Africa claimed that the suspects were being held incommunicado

TAITA-TAVETA

KISUMU

BY GALGALO BOCHA
@gallgallo
gbocha@ke.nationmedia.com

AND DANIEL NYASSY

@dnyassy
dnyassy@ke.nationmedia.com

REACTION

Lobby group
condemns police
We are deeply concerned by
the manner in which the police
and prison authorities are treating the 126 suspects arrested at
Masjid Musa on Sunday.
Mr Hussein Khalid, Haki Africa
Executive Director
Our colleague was at the front
when we entered the mosque.
His gun failed to open re
A police source describing how
another was killed
Falsehoods have been spread
that my brother was the one
who attacked the police ocer.
Mr Sallah Abdalla, whose
brother is missing

at the Port police station and Shimo

la Tewa prison.
In a statement to media, the organisations executive director, Mr
Hussein Khalid, said: We are deeply
concerned by the manner in which
the police and prison authorities are
treating the 126 suspects arrested at
Masjid Musa on Sunday.
The families have been denied to
even pass on fresh clothing. Up to this
day, the suspects are wearing the same
clothes they had on Sunday, most of
which have blood stains and dirt from
the skirmishes, he said, and urged
police to lift the condition or face
legal action.
Meanwhile, police sources have indicated that the ocer who died of
injuries sustained during the clashes
with Muslim youths at the mosque
was stabbed after his gun failed.
The sources, who oered information on condition they are not
identied as they were not authorised
to speak to media, said the victims
G3 rie failed to re when he was
cornered by armed youths inside
the mosque.

Tsavo elephant
census to cost
Sh22 million

KWALE

222 students receive

one-year scholarship

The Kwale County government

has oered a one-year scholarship to 222 students who were
admitted to national schools this
year. The Governor, Mr Salim
Mvurya (above), speaking during the launch at Baraza Park on
Wednesday, urged the students
to work hard. The scholarship
which was part of the countys
Sh100 million bursary fund, was
set aside to benet students from
needy families across 20 wards.

MOMBASA

Trader, residents clash

over disputed land
An alleged land owner and
Mombasa residents clashed over
a disputed plot at Kiembeni.
Residents on Wednesday held a
demonstration claiming that the
plot had been grabbed. But Ms
Winnie Arunga confronted them
claiming that they were hired
goons sent by a rival businessman to disrupt work on the plot.
She said since her father Charles
Arunga died and left the land, the
family had known no peace.

KISUMU

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT

Hospital grapples
with water shortage

The national wildlife agency has

launched a Sh22 million elephant
census in Tsavo and Mkomanzi
National Park in Tanzania.
The week-long, trans-boundary
count by Kenya Wildlife Service
kicked o yesterday in Mkomanzi
National Park.
Tsavo Conservation Area Assistant Director Robert Obrien said the
census would help in planning and
management of the parks.

Seeking partners

We do this for the purpose of

understanding the distribution of
elephants and other large mammals
in relation to distribution of forage
and water sources, he said during
the launch at Sarova Taita Hills and
Saltlick Lodges.
Currently, the Tsavo ecosystem
has the largest elephant population in the country at 11,000 (2011
census).
At the same time, the Taita
Taveta county government is seeking partners to set up a 10,000-acre
integrated wildlife/livestock conservancy at Bachuma area in Tsavo
to tap into tourism revenues.
We are committed to conservation as this is our heritage and
one of our major natural resources,
Governor John Mruttu said.

BRIEFLY

JACOB OWITI | NATION

Members of the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness protest against the erection
of a Sikh monument (left) in Kisumu yesterday.

Christians protest over Sikh monument

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT
Police in Kisumu yesterday lobbed
tear gas at Christians who were
protesting against the erection of a
monument by the Sikh in the town.
The faithful, who were dressed in
sackcloth, milled around the monument that is being put up on Mosque
Road, chanting slogans that they want
it brought down.
Reinforcements from the Dog Unit
and Kondele Police Station were
called in to quell the angry worship-

pers. The protests were sparked after

the faithful allied to the church led
by the self-proclaimed Prophet David
Owuor marched in the town, accusing the city leaders of giving in to
idol worship.

Religious symbols

They said that religious symbols

should not be allowed in a town
hosting people of dierent religious
backgrounds.
Church leaders, who spoke to
the Nation, said that the presence

of the monument in the town was

a bad sign.
Pastors from the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness had earlier led
a demonstration across the town, asking the county leadership to stop the
erection of the monument.
Led by Pastor Hellen Ochieng,
the protesters called on the owners
of the monument to erect it within
their place of worship to respect
other faiths. God is jealous and will
not allow any form of idolatry within
Kisumu town, she said.

A public hospital in Kisumu

County has been running without
water for over a year. Nyakach
District hospital in Pap Onditi,
has also been grappling with
numerous challenges including
inadequate health workers and
facilities. The medical superintendent, Dr Peter Omwenga, said
the plumbing has been dysfunctional since 2013 and as a result,
its main supplier cannot pump
water to the hospital.

BUNGOMA

Assembly vets county

chief ocer nominees
Vetting of 14 people proposed
for appointment as chief ocers
in Bungoma County kicked o
yesterday. Once approved by the
County Assembly, the ocers
will become the accounting ocers of county government departments. Mr Sandys Murumba, an
undersecretary in the ministry
of Devolution, was among the
candidates who were vetted yesterday. The names were proposed
by Governor Ken Lusaka.

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NAROK

Matemu asks governors to step up war on graft

BY NATION
CORRESPONDENT
County governments have
been asked to put in place
measures to boost service
delivery and stop misuse of
public resources.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission chairman
Mumo Matemu (right) said
the measures would ensure

accountability, transparency
and good governance.
Mr Matemu spoke yesterday during the launch of an
advisory programme on corruption prevention in Narok
County.
He said the programme
would help in ghting and
preventing corruption in the
47 devolved units.
Through the initiative,

counties will map out

corruption hotspots and develop strategies to deal with
the vice that is slowly being
devolved.
We will roll out this programme in all 47 counties,
with the rst phase targeting Bungoma, Uasin Gishu,
Meru, Narok, Kakamega
and Nairobi, Mr Matemu
told the one-day workshop

MOMBASA | Transporters launch portal to share information

New online forum to

ease goods movement
Portal will
have data
on policies,
regulations,
procedures
for trade
to improve
logistics for
movement
of freight

BY WACHIRA MWANGI
@wachiramwa2000
bwachira@ke.nationmedia.com

transporters association has

launched an online forum
for collection and dissemination of information on policies,
regulations and procedures for
trade with the main focus being
road transport.
Kenya Transporters Association
online portal or e-portal, supported
by Trademark East Africa, is aimed
at contributing to improved professionalism, access to information and
services on transport logistics for
trade and movement of goods in the
East African Community.
National Transport and Safety
Authority chairman Lee Kinyanjui
(below) told the launch that the
government had made facilitation of
trade a key priority. He said the myriad initiatives and agship projects
currently undertaken under Vision
2030, sought to position Kenya as the
preferred business destination.
Transport costs are signicantly
high, contributing to 30-50 per cent

The portal will provide

all the information on
one window
National Transport and
Safety Authority boss Lee
Kinyanjui

for civil servants in Narok

Town.
He said this would help
counties to strengthen the
weak leadership structures
inherited from local governments.
Governor Samuel Tunai
pledged to draft an anti-corruption law and audit county
personnel to ush out ghost
workers.

ALL IN A DAYS WORK | Selling grass

TURKANA

Rapist to spend rest

of his life in prison
A man has been convicted of
deling an eight-year-old girl and
sentenced to life imprisonment.
Makoven Fantu, who appeared
in a Lodwar court, had been
accused of deling the child on
October 26, 2011 at Kakuma
refugee camp in Turkana West
sub-county. The court heard
that he committed the oence
in a house while armed with a
knife. The girl told the court that
the man used a piece of cloth to
cover her mouth and eyes as he
committed the oence.

NYAMIRA

Woman suspected of
selling baby arrested
A woman in Nyamira County
was arrested for allegedly selling her baby to another. County
childrens ocer Samwel Masese
yesterday said the woman was
apprehended at Bondeka village
of West Mugirango Constituency,
following reports that her baby
had disappeared. Preliminary
reports alleged that the woman
conspired with her husband to
sell the newborn to an elderly
childless woman, as the couple
already had ve children. The
woman will be taken to court.

of export value and accounting for at

least 40 per cent of the cost of doing
business in Kenya. The portal will
provide all the information in a single
window, Mr Kinyanjui said.
Transporters association chief executive ocer Wellington Kiverenge
said the launch was in line with the
associations mandate of promoting
growth, development and cooperation in the transport sector.
The portal launch was at Whitesands Beach Resort in Mombasa.

KAKAMEGA

Well informed drivers

Lack of information or minimal

access to information is now considered a non-tari barrier to trade.
A survey on the Northern Corridor
established that one of the causes
of delay at the border points was
poorly informed drivers and transport operators. Drivers lack requisite
travel documents and those that have
them have no clue of the immigration
procedures, Mr Kiverenge said.
He said the e-portal would play
an instrumental part in increasing
the eciency of service delivery
and compliance in transportation.
It will also act as a single window for
accessing relevant documents and
information from other stakeholders
in the transport industry.
Transporters association chairman
Paul Maiyo said the e-portal would
encompass regional laws and regulations, vehicle load control laws and
the Trac Act. It would also allow
interested companies or individuals to make online applications for
membership.
The portal was developed in
partnership with Trademark East
Africa who provided technical and
nancial support.

BRIEFLY

Power transformer
explodes, kills worker
A Kenya Power employee died
and another one suered severe injuries when an electricity
transformer they were repairing
exploded. Mr Fidelis Babu, a district ocer, said the victims were
part of a team that was repairing the machine at Bumwende
Primary School in Mumias East.
Breakdown in communication
could have caused the accident,
he said. A team at the main control line switched on power while
the two were still repairing the
faulty equipment, he said.

SIAYA

Rasanga petition lawyer

rejected for county post
SULEIMAN MBATIAH | NATION

A man takes grass on a motorcycle at Maili Saba on

the Nakuru-Nyahururu road yesterday. The grass, harvested at the Menengai Crater in Nakuru, is sun-dried,
packed in bales and sold to dairy farmers in towns.

SAMBURU

Police training school might be set up in Baragoi

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT
A paramilitary training school
is likely to be set up in the insecure Baragoi District of Samburu
County.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police
Samuel Arachi on Wednesday visited
the area, where 40 police ocers on
a mission to recover stolen animals
were killed by bandits last year.
A source in the entourage disclosed

that a training school for either the

Administration Polices Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) or the General
Service Unit (GSU) might be established in the area as part of eorts to
improve security.
Mr Arachi was accompanied by
GSU Commandant William Saya
Mswenje.
Such RDU facility would be the
second training school outside Nairobi. The force trains members of the

Rural Borders Patrol Unit (RBPU) at

Kanyonyo in Kitui County.
RDU and RBPU are among the
three units established within the
Administration Police by former commander Kinuthia Mbugua, who is now
the Nakuru County Governor.

Ongoing disarmament

The other is the Marine Unit that

takes care of border areas marked by
water, including Migingo.

Mr Arachi also visited Baragoi to

inspect the ongoing disarmament
taking place in the area.
The source said several units carrying out the disarmament separately
could be merged to form either one big
group or three manageable teams.
The merged groups will then
concentrate on areas mapped for
disarmament, said the source.
He dismissed claims that the disarmament had been suspended.

The Siaya County Assembly

has rejected the appointment of
Mr Stephen Kopot to the position
of executive member in charge of
legal and administrative matters.
Mr Kopot, a lawyer who represented Governor Cornel Rasanga
(above) in a case challenging his
win in last years General Election, was rejected by the majority after a heated debate. The
assembly however approved Mr
Ismael Onyango for the position
of member of the County Public
Service Board.

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HEALTH | Sh37m drugs bought

LAMU

National Environment Management Authority

Hate leaets cause

tension at hospital

Popo Road off Mombasa Road

P.O BOX 67839-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254 020) 6005522, 6001945, Fax: (254 020) 6008997)
E-mail: dgnema@nema.go.ke Website: www.nema.go.ke

Tension gripped Mpeketoni Sub-District Hospital

yesterday after leaets inciting locals to eject some of its
workers were found in the
morning. The leaets, whose
authors were not immediately
known, called on the residents
to stage a 10-day demonstration to save the hospital from
crumbling. District Health
Ocer Benson Maisori urged
the locals to ignore the leaflets, saying they were dropped
by enemies of peace. He dismissed claims that Governor
Issa Timammy was planning
to shut the hospital.

NOTICE TO TE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON AN

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT STUDY REPORT FOR
TE PROPOSED PETROL SERVICE STATION AND PETROLEUM
STUDIES SITE AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS,
NAIROBI COUNTY.
Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Impact Assessment
and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authorit (NEMA) has received
an Environmental Impact Assessment Stud Report for the above proposed project.
The Proponent (Kenatta Universit) is proposing to put a petrol service station inside the Kenatta
Universit Main Campus compound along Nairobi-Thika Road. The site is currentl undeveloped and
is located on the land n et to Thika Road near Gate B.
The station will have PMS, AGO, IK and various tpes of lubricant for packaged products among
others. The proponent will install three underground storage tanks (USTs) for PMS 15M3 and
associated pipe work, dispensing pumps, sales oce, store, air compressor, tre pressure gauge and
re alarm.
Below is a summar of the anticipated impacts and the proposed mitigation measures:

SOURCE OF IMPACT
Vehicular emissions

Oil spills

Lubricant containers
and packaging
materials
Oce wastes
Wastewater

PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES

Ensure that the vehicles are switched o while at the station.
The potential for the accumulation of emissions in the
premises is however ver low since the station is spacious
and well aerated.
Fit hoses with quick-acting leak-proof cock or with an
approved nozzle. Train and supervise sta to ensure minimal
spillage of fuel.
Proper waste collection, handling and disposal (see section
on waste management)

Leakages

Noise

Ensure ecient waste collection, handling and disposal (see

section on waste management)
Construct proper drainage sstem.
Treatment of water through oil interceptors prior to
discharge into the environment.
Should meet the ecient standards as per waste water
regulations of 2006, Water Resources Management
Authorit discharge standards and local government blaws (see section on waste management)
Use of approved fuel tanks and monitor fuel quantities to
detect leakages.
To prevent an leaks from getting into the environment, the
tanks should be properl treated.
A laer of cla should so be used to encase the tanks during
installation.
The underground tanks must satisf the national standards
The noise levels are not likel to eceed the minimum
standards.
Ensure the switching o engines while at the station.
Ensure that the noise regulations 2009 are adhered to.

The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at:
1.

Principal Secretar,
Ministr of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
NIF Building, Communit Area,
P.O. BO 30126-00100,
NAIROBI

2.

Director General, NEMA

Popo Road, o Mombasa Road,
P.O. BO 67839-00200
NAIROBI.

3.

Count Director of Environment

KIAMBU COUNTY

A cop of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke

NEMA invites member of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirt (30) das
from the date of publication of this notice to the Director General, NEMA, to assist the Authorit in
the decision-making process for this project. Kindl quote Ref. No.: NEMA/EIA/5/2/1081 in all our
correspondence.
Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke
ZEPANIA OUMA
For: DIRECTOR GENERAL
This advertisement is sponsored b the proponent.

BRIEFLY

NYAMIRA
JARED NYATAYA | NATION

Nandi County Deputy Governor Dominic Biwott opens a

box containing drugs yesterday at Kapsabet Town after
receiving medicines worth Sh37 million from Kenya Medical
Supplies Agency.

KISII | Hospitals to receive equipment

Sh400m to be
used in county
roads upgrade
Move aimed at
easing movement
of farm produce
to the markets
BY GEOFFREY RONO

newsdesk@ke.nationmedia.com

ome Sh400 million

has been set aside
for upgrading roads
in Kisii County this scal
year.
Governor James Ongwae
said since agriculture was
the key to the countys economic growth, there was a
need to have better roads to
ease transportation of farm
produce to markets.
He was speaking at Bomet
County headquarters where
he paid a courtesy call on his
counterpart Isaac Rutto.
The governor, who was
accompanied by his deputy,
Mr Joash Maangi, and senior
ocials from his government,
was in Bomet to learn from
Mr Rutto the approach he had
adopted in improving roads
where the work is done by
hired labour using the countys equipment instead of
contractors.
Mr Ongwae said he was
impressed by the approach
and that he would also use
it. He said the method would
see his government use the
limited resources available to
cover more roads as opposed

to using more money to work

on a few roads.
At the same time, Mr
Ongwae (above) said his
government had prioritised
the provision of equipment
at health institutions. He
cited Kisii Hospital where
kidney equipment would be
installed.
On his part, Mr Rutto said
his government had graded
more than 400 kilometres
of roads in the past eight
months.
He said his government
had also gravelled 160 kilometres of roads spread across
the county. A total of Sh200
million was spent on both
projects.

200 litres of
changaa seized
Security ocers have
arrested a businessman accused of selling illicit liqour
and impounded 200 litres
of changaa. The ocers destroyed another 5,000 litres
of kangara, an ingredient
used in preparation of the illicit alcoholic drink. County
Commissioner Wilson Wanyanga and security ocers
raided a village in Nyamaiya
Division of West Mugirango
constituency and seized the
trader alongside four other
people found partaking of
the brew.

KAKAMEGA

Students engaging
in unprotected sex
University students continue to indulge in unprotected sex despite being aware
of the risks they are exposing
themselves to, a study has
shown. Research conducted
at Masinde Muliro University
of Science and Technlogy
showed that more than 50 per
cent of students engaged in
sex without using condoms
but understood the implications well. The students did
so due to pressure to maintain
relationships, exposing themselves to sexually transmitted
infections including HIV, the
study revealed.

TRANS NZOIA

Leaders queried for

skipping forum

200m

Amount, in shillings,
Bomet spent on roads

400km
Total road mileage
graded in Bomet

Teachers union ocials in

Trans Nzoia have questioned
the commitment of local leaders towards lifting education
standards in the region after
they snubbed a stakeholders meeting in Kitale. Knut
branch secretary Makhino
Waswa was disappointed after
all invited leaders including
county reps, MPs, the governor and senator, failed to
turn up with no apologies. Mr
Waswa said it was unfortunate
the leaders missed the forum
yet they relied on them for
policies to improve education
standards.

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CRIME | Guard attacked by gangsters

KILIFI

Parents want teacher sacked over textbooks

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT
Parents stormed a primary school in
Malindi sub-county, demanding the removal of the headteacher, a Mr Wanje,
accusing him of failing to account for
text books from the institution.
The more than 200 parents threatened
to withdraw their children from Kakuyuni
Primary School if no action was taken.
At the behest of Kakuyuni member of
the county assembly Nickson Mramba,

JOSEPH KANYI | NATION

Mr Samuel Gichuru, a guard, outside the Nyeri Provincial General Hospital yesterday after he was treated for injuries inicted
by gangsters. He was hit on the head and left for dead by the
criminals at Skuta Estate in Nyeri Town. Police laxity has been
blamed for the rise in crime in the area.

KISUMU | Ranguma seeks AGs opinion

Waste disposal
contract splits
county chiefs
Governor disowns
award of tender to
a German rm as
Finance boss backs it
BY MOSES ODHIAMBO
@aliwamoses
mogada@ke.nationmedia.com

he award of a Sh18 billion contract for solid

waste management has
split Kisumu county government ocials.
Governor Jack Ranguma and
a section of county executives
have distanced themselves
from the project while another
group backs the tender.
In a letter to Attorney-General Githu Muigai last week,
Mr Ranguma said the deal was
signed without his knowledge.
He sought the opinion of Prof
Muigai on the integrity of the
German investor.
The county government
has not sanctioned any such
contract; we have entered into
a similar agreement with the
French Development Agency
and as such cannot duplicate
(it), the letter reads in part.
The opponents of the German investor allege conict
of interest in the tender
award. They base their claim
on a certificate of registration number 471925 and
dismiss the German rm as a
local sole proprietorship linked
to a relative of a county government ocial.

But County Treasury Executive Joseph Omulo Okal,

who is accused of irregularly
approving the contract, yesterday defended the award.
He said the county would not
make any payments towards
the 15-year programme from
2015 to 2028.
There is no money, security
or land that will be committed
by the county to the investor
as purported, he said.
But County Chief of Sta
Kennedy Hongo said the due
process was not followed.

18bn

Cost in shillings of the

15-year contract

We cannot
accept double
contracting for
a project that
is already taken
care of by other
development
partners
Chief of Sta
Kennedy Hongo.

the protesters paralysed business at the

local trading centre for hours as they
blocked al roads leading to the school.
The area chief and assistant were chased
away when they tried to intervene.

Pending investigations

Mr Mramba said they suspected the

headteacher took 20 textbooks from the
institution and gave them to a school he
started this year in Arabuko.
I asked Mr Wanje to step aside pend-

ing investigations but he rushed to the

Kenya National Union of Teachers branch,
who ordered other teachers not to attend
lessons. Parents are now tired and want
him out, he said.
Knut executive secretary Malindi
branch Fredrick Nguma dismissed the
claims, saying: Arabuko Sokoke Primary
School borrowed the books and later returned them.
Arabuko is a new public school, he
said.

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company hereby invites bids from eligible firms to undertake the following project.
ITEM NO

TENDER NUMBER

UPC6/01/2013-2014

TENDER TYPE OR DISCRIPTION

CONSTRUCTION OF 108M3 ELEVATED STEEL TANK
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

THE PRESIDENCY

MINISTRY OF DEVOLUTION AND PLANNING

DIRECTORATE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
WESTERN KENYA COMMUNITY DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT &
FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

IFB Number: OOP/MoD&P/WKCDD&FMP/NCB/02/2013-2014
Supply and Delivery of Computers and ICT- Related Equipment
Project ID: P074106, Credit IDA 42780
1.

The invitation for bids (IFB) follows the general procurement notice (GPN) for this project that
appeared in dgMarket, Issue of 21stApril,2008(No.85322000)

2.

The Government of Kenya has received a credit from the International Development Association
toward the cost of Western Kenya Community Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Project
and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the Contract for
Supply& Delivery of Computers and ICT - Related Equipment

3.

The Ministry of Devolution & Planning, Directorate of Special Programmes through the Western
Kenya Community Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Project now invites sealed bids from
eligible and qualified bidders for Supply and Delivery of Computers ICT - Related equipment
as follows:

No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Item Description
Desk Tops
Laptops
Un-Interruptable Power Supply (UPS)
Colour Printer
Photocopier
IPAD

Unit
No
No
No
No
No
No

Quantity
40
4
73
1
1
15

Bidders have the option to bid for one or more items, but must quote for all quantities
under the respective items Bids will be evaluated on item by item contracts awarded to
the lowest evaluated bidder.
4.

Bidding will be conducted using the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures specified in
the World Banks Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, Edition May 2004
Revised October 1,2006 & May 1,2010 and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as
defined in the guidelines.

5..

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Western Kenya Community
Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Project Coordination Unit and inspect the bidding
documents at the address given below from 0800 to 1700 hours(excluding lunch hour from 1300
to 1400 hours) between Monday to Friday.

6.

7.

8.

Qualifications requirements include:

(a)
Financial Capability
i.
Audited accounts for each of the last three years
(b)
Experience and Technical Capacity
i.
Successful completion of at least three(3) similar contracts during the last 3
years
ii.
Evidence of satisfactory performance of Computers and IT related Equipments
supplied in three (3) organization.
(c)
A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically shall not be applied.
Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the
submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non refundable
fee Kshs. 1,000. The method of payment will be by cash payable to the Accounts Office at
Comcraft House, 4th Floor during working hours. The Bidding Documents will be collected from the
address below. Western Kenya Community Driven Development and Flood Mitigation Project will
not be held responsible for non-delivery of bidding documents so transmitted.
Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 27/02/2014 at 11hours.Electronic
bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of
the bidders representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below.All bids must
be accompanied by a Bid Security as below:
Item 1: Kenya Shillings One hundred and twenty thousand(.120,000)
Item2: Kenya Shillings Ten thousand(10,000)
Item3: Kenya Shillings Thirteen thousand (13,000)
Item 4: Kenya Shillings Three thousand(3,000)
Item 5: Kenya Shillings Three thousand(3,000)
Item 6: Kenya Shillings Twenty three thousand(23,000)

9.

The address for bid submission is

Principal Secretary
Ministry of Devolution and Planning,
Directorate of Special Programme
Western Kenya Community Driven Development & Flood Mitigation Project,
Comcraft House, 4th Floor,
Room 422, Haile Selassie Avenue, NAIROBI.
Telephone: + 254-020-250645, 254-020-250650
Facsimile number: +254-020-2213878/2227622
Electronic mail address: infoadmin@westernkenya.go.ke

Pre - Qualification / Tender of Suppliers of

Goods / Services for the Year 2014
PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL Kenya invites applications for prequalification from eligible bidders for the
supply of goods and services on and when required basis for the year 2014 for BOTH COAST AND NAIROBI
OFFICES.

Category A: Supply of General Goods

PI.G/001/14
PI.G/002/14
PI.G/003/14
PI.G/004/14
PI.G/005/14
PI.G/006/14
PI.G/007/14
PI.G/008/14
PI.G/009/14
PI.G/010/14
PI.G/011/14

Supply of office stationery, toners, cartridges

Supply of ICT equipment
Supply of Office Equipment , Furniture, office Fittings
Supply of Spare Parts, Tyres, Tubes & Batteries
Supply of Fuel and lubricants
Supply of Printing Materials
Supply of Bottled Drinking Water
Supply of Delivery of Newspapers & Periodicals
Supply of Delivery of flowers, Bouquets and Decorations
Supply of Assorted Airtime Cards
Supply design and printing of bulletins, diaries, calendars, brochures, flyers,

PI.G/012/14
PI.G/013/14

publications, posters, letterheads and business cards

Supply and Installation of CCTV and Access Control
Supply of 500ml plastic soda ,biscuits, cakes and Packet milk
Category B: Provision of Services

PI.S/014/14
PI.S/015/14
PI.S/016/14
PI.S/017/14
PI.S/018/14
PI.S/019/14
PI.S/020/14
PI.S/021/14
PI.S/022/14
PI.S/023/14
PI.S/024/14
PI.S/025/14
PI.S/026/14
PI.S/027/14
PI.S/028/14

Provision of Hotel Accommodation and Conference Facilities

Provision of Taxi services including airport transfers
Provision of Car-Hire Services including vans, mini-buses and buses
Provision of Vehicle Maintenance Services
Provision of Clearing and Forwarding Services
Provision of data storage facilities and normal Warehouse services
Supply of Printing & Photocopying Services
Provision of Courier Services
Provision of Plumbing Services
Provision of Electrical Services
Provision of Security Services
Provision of Computer Maintenance Services
Maintenance of Photocopy Machines
Maintenance and Repair of Printers
Provision of Cleaning Services Including Offices, Public Places, Curtains,

PI.S/029/14
PI.S/030/14
PI.S/031/14

Carpets and Motor Vehicles

Provision of Air travel and Ticketing Services (IATA registered firms)
Provision of Repair, maintenance of PABX switchboard and extension lines.
Provision of General printing services of promotional material including t-shirts,

PI.S/032/14
PI.S/033/14
PI.S/034/14
PI.S/035/14
PI.S/036/14
PI.S/037/14
PI.S/038/14
PI.S/039/14

caps and banners

Provision of branding services on IEC materials
Provision of Medical Cover Services
Provision of Provision of General Insurance service (Brokerage or direct).
Provision of Event Organizer Services
Provision of Catering Services
Provision of photography and videography Services
Provision of Advertising in the local daily newspapers services
Provision of Internet Service

Bidders Requirement
1. List of Items/Services they deal with or provide a catalogue
2. Indicate columns for; Unit prices before VAT, VAT Amount and then the total with VAT where applicable.
All firms must provide certified copies of the following: - MANDATORY
1. Certificate of Registration / Incorporation.
2. VAT Registration Certificate.
3. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
4. Copies of Pin Certificate of firm/company
5. Reference List of organization served or supplied
6. Air Travel firms must be registered with IATA and any other relevant bodies
7. Transport Hire firms must attach evidence of having taken all the Insurance covers.
8. Outside Catering Services bidders to avail a certificate of health for food handling from County/
Municipal council
9. Evidence of physical registered office in the Region applied for.
Eligible suppliers and service providers who meet the above mandatory requirements are eligible to fill the
tender documents.
Completed pre-qualification documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelope clearly indicating the category
reference number and category description being applied for and should be deposited in the tender box located at
either of the following Pathfinder International Kenya Offices on or before 24th February 2014 at 12pm.
1.

FOR NAIROBI SUPPLIES : Pathfinder International office located in Nairobi- Mama Ngina Street,
International Life House Fourth floor

2.

FOR COAST SUPPLIES: Pathfinder International Offices in Mombasa, in Tudor at the Catholic
Pastoral Centre (Obote road).

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CRITICISM
Vatican accuses UN of bias over
report on abuse P.32

WORLD

South Sudan
rebels claim
700 Kiir
troops defect

RULES | Field Marshal will have to give up his military uniform to stand for election

Egypt army chief Sisi says to run

for president but changes mind

JUBA, Thursday

What was
published by
the Kuwaiti
newspaper
Al-Seyassah is
nothing but
journalistic
interpretations
that are
not direct
declarations
from Field
Marshal Sisi
Army spokesman
Colonel Ali

PHOTO | AFP

A le picture taken on September 20, 2013 shows Egypts army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (centre) attending a military funeral in the
district of Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo.

Report comes a week after

countrys top military body
endorsed Sisis candidacy
BY OMAR HASAN

KUWAIT CITY, Thursday

59
The age of the
army chief set
to become
president when
elections are held
in mid-April

gypts army chief Abdel

Fattah al-Sisi said in
comments published
in a Kuwait paper today he
has decided to run in the
presidential election scheduled
by mid-April.
Yes, the matter has been
decided and I have no choice
but to respond to the call of
the Egyptian people, Field
Marshal Sisi told Kuwaits AlSeyassah newspaper when asked
if he had decided to contest the
presidency.
The call (of the people) has
been heard everywhere and I
will not reject it. I will seek a
renewal of confidence of the
people through free voting,
Sisi said in the interview.
But, late today, the army said
the newspaper misinterpreted
the remarks by Field Marshal
Sisi.

What was published by the

Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Seyassah
is nothing but journalistic
interpretations that are not
direct declarations from Field
Marshal Sisi, army spokesman
Colonel Ahmed Ali said in a
statement.
Sisis decision to run or not
for the presidency is a personal
decision that he will announce
personally before ... the Egyptian
people and not anyone else,
through clear and direct words
Ali added in his statement.
Sisi has granted interviews
to the newspaper in the past,
in which he discussed his
presidential ambitions.

He is sure to win

The report comes a week after

the countrys top military body
endorsed Sisis candidacy for an
election, which he is assured to
win after ousting democratically
elected president Mohamed
Morsy in July. Sisi, wildly
popular for overthrowing the
Islamist Morsy, is now expected
to resign as army chief before he
ocially becomes a candidate in
the election scheduled to be held
by mid-April. A victory for the

59-year-old Sisi, who will have

to give up his military uniform
to stand for election, would
continue a tradition of Egyptian
presidents drawn from the armed
forces since the overthrow of the
monarchy in 1952.
Sisi told the daily he would
seek help from the people
to cure Egypt of its chronic
illness which has deteriorated
in recent years.
Sisi, who is still defence
minister and head of the
powerful military council,
warned there was no quick x
for Egypts woes and he would
not try to delude Egyptians.
We will not play with their
dreams or tell them that we have
a magical wand, to resolve the
countrys massive problems, he
said. The security situation in
Egypt, he added however, was
improving as today is better
than yesterday and tomorrow
will be better.
Should he be elected, he said,
he would call for a pan-Arab
alliance to ght against growing
terrorism in the region.
We will call for an Arab union
based on mutual cooperation
between countries suffering

from terrorism so we can wage

a common war against it, Sisi
said.
I believe the Gulf Cooperation
Council states and other
countries will welcome the union
the aim of which, as I said, will
be to liquidate black terror.
GCC states Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait and the United Arab
Emirates have been the main
nancial backers of Egypt since
Morsy was pushed aside.
Saudi Arabia had long seen
Morsys Muslim Brotherhood
as a threat. It quickly pledged
$5 billion (3.7 billion euros) in aid
to the new government in Cairo,
with Kuwait oering $4 billion
and the UAE $4.9 billion.
To his supporters, Sisi is the
best option for ending three
years of instability following
the 2011 uprising that ended the
presidency of Hosni Mubarak,
another former military ocer.
But the most populous Arab
nation faces a daunting task
as violence has gripped the
country and has become bitterly
polarised. More than 1,000
people, mostly Islamists have
been killed in street clashes, and
thousands imprisoned.(AFP)

Over 1, 000 ex-Angolan refugees integrated in Zambia

LUSAKA, Thursday
Over 1, 000 former Angolan
refugees have been integrated in the
Zambian society following the expiry
of their refugee status, government
ocials said here today.
In April, 2012, the Zambian
government issued a cessation of

refugee status for Angolan refugees

and they were asked to return back
to their country following the end of
civil war.
However, the government asked
those who wished to be integrated
in Zambia to apply for resident
permits.
Registrar-General
Mathews

Nyirongo said the former Angolan

refugees have been integrated in
Zambia after careful assessment to
ensure that the process was done
within the confines of the law.
He spoke before Parliamentary
Committee on National Security,
saying the former refugees had
been accorded citizenship together

with their offsprings from intermarriages between Zambians and

Angolan refugees.
The vast majority will be granted
permanent residence permits under
the countrys immigration laws which
will enable them to acquire citizenship
after 10 years of continuous residence
in Zambia, he said. (Xinhua)

Rebels fighting government

troops in South Sudan said
today that 700 men from the
government side have defected
with all their equipment and were
heading to join the rebels.
Kiirs army has suered its
biggest yet mass defection since
the current conict began on 15th
December, rebel spokesman Lul
Ruai Koang said in a statement.
Mr Koang said the defectors
engineered an internal revolt,
opened re on loyalist soldiers
and in the process killed the
commanding officer with the
rank of colonel.
The men then joined the
rebellion with their equipment,
which included 16 trucks and
pickups, some of them mounted
with machine guns, the statement
said.
There was no immediate
independent confirmation of
the claim.
Mr Koang said the men mutinied
in Lakes state on Wednesday while
they were being sent to ght the
rebels in Panyijar county in
neighbouring Unity state.
They are now in the process of
joining the rebels in Unity state,
he said.
In a separate incident yesterday
government forces and allied
militia attacked rebel defensive
positions in the northern part of
Jonglei state, close to the border
with Upper Nile, Koang said.
He said the rebel forces repulsed
the attack, killing 60 government
soldiers in the process. There was
no independent conrmation of
this claim.
Fighting erupted in South
Sudan in mid-December between
two factions of the army troops
loyal to president Salva Kiir and
those who supported his former
deputy Riek Machar, himself a
seasoned guerrilla ghter. (AFP)

BRIEFLY
MADRID

Seven drown in
bid reach Spain
At least seven people were reported dead by Spanish authorities on Thursday morning as they
attempted to swim around the
quay which separates the Spanish
territory of Ceuta from the frontier with Morocco. It is feared the
number of victims could rise in
the coming hours as the search
for victims continues. Five bodies, of four men and a woman,
have so far been recovered and
the cause of death is given as
drowning with no signs of violence. (Xinhua)

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Friday February 7, 2014

Madagascar conrms 151 new lawmakers

BY RIVONALA RAZAFISON
NATION Correspondent
ANTANANARIVO, Thursday

Madagascars Special Electoral Court (CES) this morning

published the ocial results
of the legislative polls held on
December 20.
The names of the 151 new
lawmakers constituting the
incoming National Assembly
were unveiled following the
verdict by the CESs boss,
Franois Rakotozafy.

Some candidates were disqualied while thousands of

votes were cancelled because
of irregularities.
The platform Together with
Andry Rajoelina has garnered
49 of the 151 available seats.
Partisans of ousted leader
Marc Ravalomanana got 20
while 29 independents were
winners.
The party of the former
deputy Prime Minister Hajo
Andrianainarivelo, who was
ranked third at the end of the

rst round of the October presidential elections, could place 14

of its members at the incoming
National Assembly.
Five of the new Malagasy
lawmakers also were from
the party of the former Prime
Minister Albert Camille Vital,
who was a losing presidential

49
Number of seats won by the
ruling coalition

MOURNING | Miners loss

candidate too.
Generally speaking, most
of the Malagasy MPs were
ministers, lawmakers, and
other high placed persons in
the past. Some of them were
even re-elected for the third
time as they twice served under
President Ravalomanana.
The functions of the Congress of the Transition (CT)
which was created during the
transition regime (2011-2014)
cease upon the proclamation
of the ocial results.

PHOTO\AFP

Miners of the Harmony Golds Doornkop mine raise their sts

and sing as they mourn their colleagues who died in a mining
accident in Doornkop, southwest of Johannesburg, yesterday.
Eight mineworkers trapped in an underground re at a
Johannesburg gold mine were found dead, the rm said after
overnight searches in one of worst mine accidents.

POLITICS | Candidate may be banned

Mutharika
gives back US
Green card
Poll commission
says consulting
government on
how to handle issue
BY REX CHIKOKO

NATION Correspondent
LILONGWE, Thursday

resident of the Democratic Progressive Party

(DPP) Peter Mutharika
has renounced his US Green
Card days before handing in
his presidential nomination
papers.
Mr Mutharika was a holder
of US green card, an issue that
risked his candidature.
One of the conditions of participating in the election was
that the individual to contest
any position in the elections
should not owe any allegiance
to a foreign government.
The Government has openly
said it is going to block Mr
Mutharika (pictured) from
contesting because he was
holding a green card.
Minister of Justice Fahad
Assani had said that by holding a green card and paying
taxes in the United Stated of
America it was obvious that Mr
Mutharikas allegiance was to
two countries.
Malawi Electoral Commission said they were consulting
government on how to handle
the green card issue.
It was obvious that the
Commission could have been
consulting the Attorney General and Minister of Justice on

the green card issue.

Mr Mutharika has also
surprised many when he announced his resignation as a
member of parliament.
Mr Mutharika, however said
he is going to explain later the
reasons behind his resignation
as a member of parliament.
Meanwhile one of the two
independent presidential
aspirants in the forthcoming May 20 elections, Mr
Damiano Ganiza, stunned
Malawi when he cycled about
60 kilometres and for eight
hours from Zomba district to
Blantyre to collect his nomination papers from the election
commission.
Mr Ganiza, a farmer from
Willy Village, Paramount Chief
Chikowis area, is among 18
presidential candidates.
At least 16 political parties
have collected nomination papers. Mr Ganiza is expected
to present his nomination papers on February 11 at 11am in
Blantyre after meeting several
conditions, including paying
over $2,000 (Ksh172,000)
nomination fees. I am condent I will be President of this
country and I will meet all the
requirements, he said.

I am condent I will
be President of this
country

Mr D. Ganiza, candidate

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Friday February 7, 2014

FINALLY | Moscow tells of a massive project

PHOTO | AFP

Olympic
fans cheer
and dance
at Extreme
Park at
Rosa Khutor
Mountain,
ahead of
the Sochi
2014 Winter
Olympics
yesterday.

Sochi ready for games,

says Russian ocial
Deputy prime minister
of large-scale investment
project carried out
within record time
MOSCOW, Thursday

ussia has described the preparations for the Olympic Games

in Sochi as the largest investment project for the country.
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry
Kozak told the media that the
Games in Sochi cost Russia 214 billion rubles ($6.4 billion).
He said during inspections there
were found no cases of misapplication of funds.
Our country has implemented its
most large-scale investment project
within a record short period of time
and has honoured all of the commitments set in our countrys Olympic
bid, he told journalists.
The Sochi Winter Olympic Games
are scheduled to be ocially opened
in a colourful ceremony on Friday.
The amount announced by the
deputy premier, is only half made
up of public investment, the rest are
extra-budgetary funds.

Compare the costs

If you compare the costs of the upcoming Games with what the British
invested in London 2012 Olympics, it
is clear that the Games in Sochi are
not the most expensive: The London
Olympics cost the British tax-payer
$14.4 billion. The Beijing Olympic
Games cost some $40 billion.
London and Beijing - capital
centres with a developed business,
social and cultural infrastructure
however had more opportunities
for the conduct of the largest sporting event.

Sochi on the other hand is a coastal

resort town, which initially did not
have the necessary sports facilities, hotels, entertainment centres,
necessary for a decent reception of
numerous participants and guests of
the Olympics.
Therefore, it makes economic sense
that the Russian government has allocated such a large amount.
We built these facilities as part
of preparations for the Olympic
Games literally in an open eld, in
the cramped conditions of the city
and the complex conditions of the
mountain cluster.
The implementation of this largescale project is a huge victory for our
country, Mr Kozak said.
We have been able to complete the
modernization of the city of Sochi
thanks to the XXII Olympic Games.
Eventually, everything that has been
built is the citys immovable property,
which will undoubtedly serve its development, its present and future.
During the construction, infrastructure of Sochi, a pearl of the
Krasnodar Territory, was radically
changed for the better.
By the beginning of 2014, in the
city, 360 kilometers of roads and
200 kilometers of railways had
been laid and reconstructed, modern
treatment facilities built, the City
Airport renovated, a unique Russian
International Olympic University was
opened, a seaport was modernised,
the Adler thermal power plant was
commissioned, more than 6 km of
sewerage networks were built.
The construction of Olympic facilities used an international standard for
the so-called green building.
The cycle of solid waste processing
and disposal was improved.
Two landlls in the Adler and
Lazarev areas were eliminated.
(Agencies)

We have
been able to
completely
modernize
the city of
Sochi thanks
to the XXII
Olympic
Games
Deputy Prime
Minister
Dmitry Kozak

Popes vintage motorbike fetches Sh28m

PARIS, Thursday
A Harley-Davidson motorbike that briey belonged to
Pope Francis was sold for
241,500 euros ($326,000,
Ksh28m), 16 times its highest
original valuation, at an auction in Paris on Thursday.
The US motorbike maker
gave the 1,585cc Dyna Super
Glide to the pope in June
to mark the brands 110th
anniversary, and while the
77-year-old never rode it, he

signed it before donating it

to Roman Catholic charity
Caritas Roma.
Its a record for a postvintage motorbike, from the
21st century, said Bonhams
France, the auction house,
adding the bike was purchased
by an unidentied European
buyer. The funds from the sale
will go towards the restoration
of the charitys hostel and soup
kitchen based at Romes Termini railway station.
A jacket that was also given

to the pope by Harley-Davidson was snapped up for 57,500

euros.
The bike is on show at
the Grand Palais in Paris
where the auction took
place among hundreds of
other iconic vehicles such as
Rolls-Royces and Cadillacs.
According to Bonhams,
Pope Francis has another
Harley-Davidson, although
the famously humble ponti
is more of a fan of buses.
(AFP)

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

FEARS | Obama team urged to act

India warns
US over visa
reform plan
Changes seen as a
threat to business
model of Indias
thriving IT industry
WASHINGTON, Thursday

ndia has warned the

United States of consequences for its companies
if lawmakers tighten visa rules
on high-tech rms as part of
an immigration overhaul.
Ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that India
would see a decision to restrict
certain temporary visas for
skilled workers as a sign that
the US economy is becoming
less open for business.
We think this is actually
going to be harmful to us.
It would be harmful to the
American economy and,
frankly, it would be harmful
to the relationship between
the two countries, Jaishankar
told AFP in an interview.
Once I feel Im not getting
a fair deal, I am less responsive to the concerns of the
other party. Then tomorrow if
an American company comes
and says, You know, weve got
this set of problems, the temptation for me is to say, Im out
for lunch, he said.
The Republican leadership
of the House of Representatives recently laid out general
principles for an overhaul of
immigration whose main
goal would be to give legal
status to the estimated 11 million undocumented foreigners
in the United States.
A version passed last
year by the Senate, which
is led by President Barack
Obamas Democratic Party,
oers automatic immigrant
visas for foreigners who earn

advanced science degrees at

US universities.
But it changes rules on
so-called H-1B visas, which
are issued to skilled workers
who come temporarily to the
United States.
The Senate bill, while increasing the overall number
of H-1B visas available,
would hike fees and restrict
additional H-1B visas for companies considered dependent
on such foreign workers. The
move came after complaints
by US companies and labor
groups that Indian tech rms
bring in their own, lower-paid
employees rather than hiring
Americans.
Mr Jaishankar charged
that the changes attacked
the business model of Indias
showcase IT industry, which
he said was making the US
economy more competitive
by helping companies operate
round-the-clock.(AFP)
RELATIONS

Tense ties
over arrest

Diplomacy: In one of the

worst crises in years US
authorities in New York
arrested an Indian diplomat, Devyani Khobragade
(pictured) late last year on
charges of underpaying
her domestic servant and
lying on her visa application, sparking o current
chill in ties.

Texas executes woman

over murder 15 years ago
WASHINGTON, Thursday
Texas performed a rare
execution of a woman yesterday, putting to death a prisoner
convicted of the brutal murder
of a mentally disabled man 15
years ago.
Suzanne Basso, 59, was only
the 14th woman to be put to
death in the United States in
more than three decades, after
losing a last-ditch appeal to the
US Supreme Court.
She was pronounced dead at
6:26 pm at Huntsville Prison,
11 minutes after lethal drugs
owed into her veins, a prison
spokeswoman told AFP.
Prior to that, Basso made
no nal statement, said Jason

Clark, spokesman for the

Texas Department of Criminal
Justice. The wheelchair-bound
killer, who weighed 350 pounds
(160 kilograms) at the time of
her arrest in September 1999,
was sentenced to die for the
horrific slaying of Louis
Buddy Musso in 1998,
whom she murdered in an attempt to benet from his life
insurance.
Musso was burned with cigarettes and beaten with belts,
baseball bats and hobnailed
boots by Basso and ve accomplices. His body, bloodied
and battered beyond recognition, was found dumped in a
roadside ditch near Houston
in August 1998.(AFP)

Woman lay dead in Sydney house for eight years

SYDNEY, Thursday
An elderly woman lay dead
in her inner city home for
nearly eight years before her
skeletal remains were found,
an inquest heard today, in a
case dubbed the woman Sydney forgot by local media.
Natalie Wood was discovered by police in July 2011
having died in early 2004.

She is believed to have fallen

in her bedroom and was unable
to get up.
Her terrace house, just metres from the citys bustling
Central Station, appeared
abandoned by the time she
was found, with cobwebs
everywhere, water damage and
even a tree growing through
the top windows.
Detective Senior Constable

Andrew Wills told the Glebe

Coroners Court there was no
mattress in the house, which is
estimated to be worth almost
Aus$1 million (US$890,000),
no television and no fridge.
While no purse or wallet
was found, rings and other
valuables lay untouched.
Wills said Wood, who had
lived in the house since she
was born in 1924, was a rec-

luse. She kept to herself, he

told the inquest. It got to a
point she answered the door
with a special knock.
Neighbours told police they
thought she had moved away
and the house was vacant.
Wood had no will and her
sister-in-law Enid Davis and
four distant cousins are making a claim on her estate.
(AFP)

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

BRIEFLY

REPORT | Tens of thousands of children worldwide had been abused systemically for years

STOCKHOLM

Vatican accuses
UN of bias over
report on abuse
Holy See says it gave a
detailed, precise answer
to several points raised
by experts during probe
VATICAN CITY, Thursday

he Vaticans permanent observer to the United Nations

accused the UN yesterday of
distorting facts in its damning report
which denounced the Church for failing to stamp out child abuse.
The report failed to take into account the fact that the Vatican had
made a series of changes for the
protection of children, and its efforts at reform were facts, evidence,
which cannot be distorted, Silvano
Tomasi said in an interview with
Vatican Radio.
He said the report by the UN
Committee on the Rights of the
Child which was drawn up after
a landmark hearing last month
between human rights experts and
senior Churchmen almost ap-

pears to have been prepared before

the meeting.
While the Vatican had given detailed, precise answers to several
points raised by the experts, they
were not included in the nal report,
or at least appear not to have been
taken into serious consideration, he
said. The report appears to be out of
date, bearing in mind what actions the
Holy See has taken in these past few
years. It is simply a question of facts,
evidence, which cannot be distorted,
Tomasi added.
The UN report said tens of thousands of children worldwide had been
abused systemically for years within
the Catholic Church, which it called
on to remove all clergy suspected of
raping or molesting children.

A long record of cover-ups

It cited a long record of cover-ups

that protected abusers and questioned
the real impact of the zero tolerance
approach announced by former ponti Benedict XVI and his successor
Francis.
Meanwhile, Spanish prosecutors

Malala nominated for

Childrens Nobel
Pakistani schoolgirl Malala
Yousafzai, who survived being
shot in the head by the Taliban,
was nominated for the World
Childrens Prize in Sweden on
Wednesday for championing
education rights for girls. She
is a child herself and she stands
up for girls rights to education
in Pakistan, but also in the world
as a whole, Liv Kjellberg, 15,
a member of the international
prize jury told AFP. Malala was
nominated last year for the Nobel
Peace Prize and won the European Unions Sakharov human
rights prize for her crusade for
the right of all children to an education. (AFP)
PHOTO | AFP

Pope Francis greets the Chief of Sta of the Italian Army Claudio Graziano,
during his general weekly audience on Wednesday at the Vatican City.
have opened an investigation into
newly chosen Spanish Cardinal
Fernando Sebastian Aguilar after
a gay-rights group accused him of
hate speech for calling homosexuality a defect.
The public prosecutor for the
southern province of Malaga, Juan
Carlos Lopez, said he had opened a
preliminary inquiry to clarify whether
the allegations constitute a criminal
oence, according to a document
obtained Wednesday by AFP.
Sebastian, who is close to Pope
Francis, is one of 19 new cardinals
chosen by the ponti last month to be

ocially appointed on February 22.

A week after being picked, the
84-year-old archbishop emeritus of
Pamplona gave an interview to a
Malaga newspaper that drew condemnation from gay-rights activists.
A lot of people complain and dont
tolerate it but with all respect I say
that homosexuality is a defective way
of manifesting sexuality, because that
has a structure and a purpose, which
is procreation, he said.
He compared homosexuality to his
own high blood pressure a defect
I have that I have to correct as far as
I can (AFP)

BAGHDAD

Six car bombs rock

Baghdad, ve dead
Six car bombs ripped through
Baghdad, mostly targeting Shiite
neighbourhoods, killing at least
ve people on Thursday, security
and medical ocials said. The
blasts occurred within an hour of
each other from around midday
(0900 GMT) onwards in various
parts of the Iraqi capital, leaving
dozens more wounded. Four of
the neighbourhoods hit are populated mostly by Iraqs Shiite majority, while the other two were in
the commercial Karrada district
of central Baghdad. (AFP)

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BUSINESS

PERFORMANCE
Low user growth numbers see Twitter
take a beating. P. 38

RESULTS | Projections for the coming trading period

Food rm
re-enters
the Kenyan
market

Barclays sees growth in 2014 after

13 per cent prot decline last year
Institution blames high
costs and sharp rise
in bad debts during
last year for reduced
performance

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT

BY JOSHUA MASINDE
@masindej
jmasinde@ke.nationmedia.com

arclays Bank says it sees growth

in 2014 after high costs hit its
protability in the last nancial

year.
A sharp rise in bad debt and oneo restructuring costs saw the banks
after tax prot decline 12.6 per cent
to Sh7.6 billion in 2013 from Sh8.7
billion reported the previous year.
The bank, however, grew its net
interest income by four per cent to
Sh18.9 billion against Sh18.1 billion
in 2012.
Bad debts increased by 747 per cent
to Sh1.2 billion from Sh144 million in
2012 while lay os hit the bottom line
by Sh788 million.
For the industry, we have a situation
where the growth of non-performing
loans is twice the level of overall loan
growth This becomes a key area of
focus for us to ensure we continue our
prudent risk management guidelines,
Barclays Bank chief executive, Mr
Jeremy Awori, said.
Central Bank of Kenya had in its
Credit Survey for 2013 warned that
banks were facing a higher risk of
non-performing loans in 2013 as the
cost of living and interest rates in
the period took a toll on households,
undermining their capacity to service
loans.
This was compounded by the
governments delay in settling fees
owed to contractors for completed
projects greatly aecting repayment
patterns of customers in the building
and construction sector.
Credit risk is the single largest
factor affecting the soundness of
nancial institutions and the nancial

SALATON NJAU | NATION

Barclays Bank of Kenya chief nance ocer Yusuf Omari (left), managing director Jeremy Awori (centre) and chairman
Francis Okello during the banks announcement of 2013 full year results at Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi yesterday.

Typically, in the past, we

have lagged the industry
average on income growth.
Now we are actually
growing at a slightly faster
pace than the industry
growth
Mr Awori

system as a whole, and lending is the

principal business for most banks,
the CBK said.
Barclays Banks operating costs also
rose by 9 per cent to Sh15.6 billion from
Sh14.3 billion in the period following
increased investment in technology to
enhance its core banking system and in
mobile and Internet banking services.
Loans and advances to customers
increased by 14 per cent to Sh118
billion from Sh104 billion.
The sharp rise in impairment
charge is attributed to non-recurring
impairment of Sh1 billion, recorded as
at the end of 2012. Excluding the one-

o recoveries, the impairment charge

would be in line with the balance sheet
growth, said Mr Awori.
The chief executive noted that the
fruits of consolidation and investment
in 2013 are set to be seen in 2014 in
terms of increased earnings.
Typically, in the past, we have
lagged the industry average on income
growth. Now we are actually growing
at a slightly faster pace than the
industry growth. Secondly, we want
to grow our balance sheet at a faster
pace than in the past by keeping tabs
on strong risk management principles,
said Mr Awori.

Global ingredients manufacturer

Ingredion has re-entered the
Kenyan market after a merger
between
Corn
Products
International and National
Starch.
The US headquartered firm
had given up on the local market
after being pushed out by scarcity
of main raw material - maize, in
July 2012.
Operating as Corn Products
Kenya, the then Eldoret-based
company manufactured animal
feeds, starch and dextrose. It
shut down leaving 300 people
jobless.
During its re-launch yesterday,
Ingredion senior director strategy
and business development
EMEA, Mr Mike Croghan,
said positive macroeconomic
indicators, youthful population,
growing middle class and
increasing urbanisation make
Kenya an attractive investment
destination.
With the business model we
have adopted, Kenya will act as
our product development base as
we ship in raw material from our
international factories, said Mr
Croghan.
If market conditions allow, we
will review our business strategy
forward and expand to East and
West Africa.
The company operates in more
than 40 countries and serves
approximately 60 diverse sectors
in dairy savoury, food processing,
corrugated carbons, brewery and
pharmaceuticals.

2012
The year when the company
closed its operations in Eldoret
citing the lack of its main raw
material

Solar rm targets a million households

BY NATION CORRESPONDENT
M-Kopa Solar has raised Sh1.7 billion
to expand its existing customer base to a
million households by 2018 from the current
50,000 users.
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) has
injected Sh860 million into the project
that targets o-grid households with the
green energy.
Under the M-Kopa Solar model, customers

buy a solar home system with an initial

deposit followed by daily payments of Sh50
for one year before owning it.
According to Mr Jesse Moore, managing
director of M-Kopa Solar, users of the
products have achieved a combined saving
of Sh3.2 billion since October 2012 when
the product was launched.
This is a combined savings by existing
M-Kopa Solar households estimates based
on a four-year average usage of solar system,

or Sh64,000 per household, he said.

M-Kopa Solar is a mobile money-based
model that makes systems using the sun
aordable for low income consumers - most
of whom live below the poverty line, and are
out of formal banking system.
There is very little formal credit and it
is clear that there is an enormous credit
market that wants to be empowered to access
alternative energy sources conveniently, said
CBA chief executive Geremy Nguze.

SALATON NJAU | NATION

M-Kopa Solar managing director Jesse Moore (left), Commercial Bank of Africa chief executive Jeremy Ngunze (centre) and Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore during the event.

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Manufacturing & Allied

NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE

Last 12 Mths
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Security

Prices
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Construction & Allied

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Centum Investment Co Ord 0.50

Olympia Capital Holdings Ord 5.00
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A.Baumann & Co. Ord 5.00

B.O.C Kenya Ord 5.00
169.00
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Carbacid Investments Ord 5.00
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1.37
1.38
1.37
1.38
1.38
1.39
1.37
1.38
1.37
1.38
1.37
1.40
1.37
1.38
1.37
1.37
1.30
1.50
1.37
1.38

84.03
84.14
84.52
84.89
84.65
84.88
85.13
85.34
84.64
85.05
84.80
85.10
84.63
84.96
84.80
84.99
84.65
84.89
82.00
82.60
84.80
85.30

7.65
7.73
7.73
7.76
7.55
7.89
7.66
7.84
7.71
7.81
7.65
7.85
7.66
7.78
7.74
7.83
7.71
7.80
7.50
8.20
7.70
8.00

CBK RATES

Energy & Petroleum

17.90
14.20
20.75
5.50
28.75
13.00

190.00 91.00
600.00 502.00
67.50 22.20
426.00 263.00
2.70
3.70
5.40
2.85
20.75 13.50

11.90
9.10
14.35

11.95
9.10
14.80
8.00
5.50
23.50
13.00

80,600
133,100
45,300

18.60
6.40
302.00
18.50
16.00
94.50

18.40
6.40
308.00
18.45
15.90
91.50

494,200
3,109,400
400
127,600
38,900
133,900

35.50
4.65
29.50

35.25
4.80
29.50

763,400
6,200
13,800

23.00

6,200

1 US Dollar
1 Sterling Pound
1 Euro
1 South African Rand
Ksh/Ush
1 Ksh/Tsh
1 Ksh/Rwanda Franc
1 Ksh/Burundi Franc
1 UAE Dirham
1 Canadian Dollar
1 Swiss Franc
100 Japanese Yen
1 Swedish Kroner
1 Norwegian Kroner
1 Danish Kroner
1 Indian Rupee
1 Hong Kong Dollar
1 Singapore Dollar
1 Saudi Riyal
1 Chinese Yuan
1 Australian Dollar

Mean
86.1056
140.4075
116.4871
7.7628
28.6800
18.8374
7.8741
18.0698
23.4425
77.8033
95.2497
84.9158
13.1811
13.8828
15.5988
1.3785
11.0968
67.8344
22.9593
14.2066
77.2281

Buy
86.0139
140.2422
116.3497
7.7311
28.5972
18.7593
7.8193
17.9345
23.4172
77.7257
95.1328
84.8650
13.1629
13.8622
15.5766
1.3774
11.0850
67.7595
22.9346
14.1893
77.1287

Selll
86.1972
140.5728
116.6244
7.7944
28.7628
18.9155
7.9290
18.2052
23.4678
77.8810
95.3667
84.9667
13.1993
13.9033
15.6211
1.3796
11.1086
67.9093
22.9841
14.2240
77.3275

Money Market Funds

African Alliance Kenya Shilling Fund
Old Mutual Money Market Fund
British-American Money Market Fund
Stanlib Money Market Fund
CBA Market Fund
CIC Money Market Fund
Amana Money Market Fund
Zimele Money Market Fund
ICEA Money Market Fund
Madison Asset Money Market Fund
GenCap Hela Fund

Daily Yield Eective Annual Rate

7.13%
7.37%
Kenya Shilling
6.53%
6.73%
Kenya Shilling
9.41%
9.88%
Kenya Shilling
7.04%
7.27%
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
5.97%
6.15%
9.61%
10.04%
Kenya Shilling
10.04%
10.24%
Kenya Shilling
9.0%
9.31%
Kenya Shilling
9.25%
9.69%
Kenya Shilling
9.37%
9.78%
Kenya Shilling
11.84%
12.37%
Kenya Shilling

Fixed Income Funds/Equity Funds/Balanced Funds

African Alliance Fixed Income Fund
CIC Fixed Income Fund
Standard Investment Income Fund
African Alliance Kenya Equity Fund
ICEA Equity Fund
British-American Equity Fund
CBA Equity Fund
CIC Equity Fund
Dyer and Blair Equity Fund
Old Mutual Equity Fund
Stanlib Equity Fund
Madison Asset Equity Fund
GenCap Hisa Fund
African Alliance Managed Fund
British-American Managed Retirement Fund
Amana Growth Fund
ICEA Growth Fund
Amana Balanced Fund
British-American Balanced Fund
CIC Balanced Fund
Old Mutual Balanced Fund/Toboa
Madison Asset Balanced Fund
Zimele Balanced Fund
Stanlib Balanced Fund
GenCap Eneza Fund
GenCap Iman Fund
Stanlib Bond Fund B1
Stanlib Bond Fund A
Old Mutual East Africa Fund
British American Bond Plus Fund
Dyer and Blair Bond Fund
IGenCap Hazina Fund
ICEA Bond Fund
Old Mutual Bond Fund

Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling
Kenya Shilling

Buy
11.20
9.34
98.87
181.48
128.90
191.49
145.21
13.17
178.25
348.78
164.01
56.48
116.38
21.12
132.09
106.93
132.53
107.40
184.81
12.48
148.23
68.16
5.22
127.15
116.90
113.70
102.49
102.21
142.12
146.68
124.44
115.34
96.22
101.64

Sell
10.83
9.58
100.37
170.43
135.69
197.58
154.16
13.86
187.63
373.70
164.01
59.96
112.31
19.89
133.20
106.93
139.51
107.40
190.21
13.07
157.85
71.92
5.38
127.15
112.81
108.01
102.49.
102.21
150.40
149.67
126.98
111.30
97.19
104.05

ARAB CURRENCY/$
Algerian Dinar
Bahrani Dinar
Djibouti Franc
Egyptian Pound
Jordanian Dinar
Kuwait Dinar
Lebanese Pound
Libyan Dinar
Moroccan Dirham
Omani Riyal
Qatar Riyal
Saudi Riyal
Syrian Pound
Tunisian Dinar
Yemeni Riyal
UAE Dirham
Currencies are quoted against the US Dollar

1 DAY
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108.68
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Business News 37

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

LAUNCH | German rm opens oce

LILIAN OCHIENG | NATION

Mr Uwe Raschke
(left), member of
the board of management Bosch and
German ambassador
to Kenya, Mr Andreas
Peschke during the
launch of German
headquartered rms
oce at Hurlingham,
Nairobi yesterday.

TRADE | One stop facility to help decongest area

Work on the Namanga

border post to resume
Authority says work was stopped to
clear out and compensate those whose
structures were on the project line
BY BOB ODALO

@odalobob
bodalo@ke.nationmedia.com

AND JULIUS MATHIAS

jmathias@ke.nationmedia.com

Unlike
Tanzania, we
had business
structures
lying on the
project line,
Project
manager
George Kiiru

onstruction of the one-stop

post on the Kenya - Tanzania
border at Namanga is set
to resume after stalling for eight
months.
According to the Kenya National
Highways Authority project manager
George Kiiru, the post was now expected to be complete before the end
of this year.
The Government of Kenya and that
of Tanzania are putting up similar
projects across which are expected to
provide quick and ecient services to
travellers, and ease trac congestion
at both sides of the crossing point.
Unlike the Tanzania side, in Kenya,
we had people and business structures
which were lying on the project line,
to get them out the issue of compensation was to be addressed; this took
time, said Mr Kiiru.
The proposed project required

acquisition of about 6.5 hectares.

Protests by affected traders and
land owners over compensation
forced a reevaluation which pushed
the cost from Sh980 million to over
Sh1 billion.
The Kenyan project is funded by the
government and the African Development Bank while the Japanese Centre
for International Development (Jica)
is co-funding the Tanzanian side.
Yesterday, ocials from the authority conducted journalists round
the Kenya and Tanzania side of the
project.
Ironically, while the Kenya project
is still in its infancy, the one in Tanzania is about 80 per cent complete.
Construction workers were yesterday
putting nal touches to the ultra-modern border post.

Delay operations

The delay on the Kenya side means

operations will not start immediately
even with the completion of the Tanzania project as the two facilities are
supposed to work simultaneously.
The pair is tailored in a way that
travellers from Kenya will cross over
to Tanzania side where they will be
cleared while those from Tanzania will
cross over to Kenya for the same.
Both projects with similar architectural designs will be manned by Kenya
and Tanzanian customs ocials and
security personnel.

BRIEFLY
HEALTH

TELCOS

Resolution rolls out

cover for counties

Airtel banks on new Kenyans among top

structure for growth web user nalists

Kenyas youngest insurer

is seeking to increase its
presence in the counties with
a new health cover that will
oer a variety of options to its
existing and potential clients.
Hakika Plans by Resolution
Health is expected to capture
a majority of consumers
living away from the cities
but in need of quality medical
attention. The new product
oers our clients lower-cost
health benet protection that
can meet a wide-range of
needs to more age categories
and a wide-range of covers,
said its chief executive Peter
Nduati during the product
launch yesterday in Nairobi.

Five Kenyans are among the

20 semi-nalists of Googles
Africa Connected Competition
that seeks to reward
entrepreneurial web users
from across the continent.
They were selected from over
2,200 entries received from 35
countries spread across subSaharan Africa. The are Mr
Kangai Mwiti, a makeup artist
oering services for weddings,
Mr Steve Kyenze who uses
YouTube to inspire his art
students and improve their
skills and Ms Sitawa Wafula,
a blogger on mental health
in East Africa. Others are Mr
Dennis Njagi and Mr Francis
Macharia.

Bharti Airtel has announced

some key appointments in line
with its new organisational
structure of operations within
Africa hoped to boost its
growth agenda. In its new
outlook, the company which
has a presence in 17 African
countries will be split into four
strategic business units. It has
named those to head the units.

TECHWORLD

38 | Business News

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

TRANSPORT | Paving way for a road

TECHNOLOGY | Results release see shares fall 17 per cent

Workers load rails
back onto a trolley
to be towed to
the railway yard in
Kisumu. They were
removed from a
railway crossing to
pave way for the
construction of a
section of a dual
carriage way on
Kisumu-Busia road.
TOM OWITI | NATION

Bank to map Africas natural resources

WASHINGTON, Thursday
The World Bank plans to
launch in July a $1 billion
plan to map Africas natural
resources with the aim of
delineating more clearly the
continents uncovered mineral wealth.
The project, dubbed the Billion Dollar Map, will unlock
the true worth of Africas mineral endowment, Tom Butler,

mining specialist at the Banks

private nance arm, the International Finance Corp, said
Wednesday.
Speaking in Cape Town,
South Africa, Butler said most
of Africas subsoil resources
have not been surveyed.
Doing so, in a public way,
would be useful to policy makers, investors and the public,
helping to boost development,
he said, according to prepared

remarks.
There is yet an enormous
amount of wealth left to discover, he said.
Coupled with in-country
training and institutional
support, and the work of
exploration companies, this
initiative will unlock the true
worth of Africas mineral endowment.
(AFP)

A. RESULTS OF 91 DAYS TREASURY BILLS ISSUE NO. 2042 VALUE DATED 10/02/2014
This week the Central Bank of Kenya offered 91-day Treasury Bills for a total of Kshs. 3 Billion. The total
number of bids received was 178 amounting to Kshs 1.68 Billion, representing a subscription of 56%. Total bids
accepted amounted to Kshs.1.28 Billion. The market weighted average rate was 9.230 %, and the weighted
average of accepted bids which will be applied for non-competitive bids was 9.182% down from 9.187% in the
previous auction. The other auction statistics are summarised in the table below.
Due Date
12/05/2014
Amount Offered (Kshs. M)
3,000.00
Bids Received (Kshs. M)
1,681.96
Performance Rate (%)
56.07
Number of Bids Received
178
Number of Accepted Bids
170
Amount Accepted (Kshs. M)
1,278.53
Of which : Competitive bids
680.72
: Non-Competitive bids
597.81
Purpose / Application of Funds:
Rollover / Redemptions
1,865.74
Net Repayment
587.21
Market Weighted Average Rate
9.230%
Weighted Average Rate of accepted bids
9.182%
Price per Kshs 100 at Weighted Average Rate for accepted bids
97.762

B. COMPARATIVE INTEREST RATES

Value Dates
Weighted Average Rate of accepted bids (%)

This Auction
10/02/2014
9.182

Last Auction
03/02/2014
9.187

Variance
0.005

C. NEXT WEEKS TREASURY BILLS AUCTIONS: ISSUE NOS. 2043/91, 2024/182 & 1943/364 DATED 17/02/2014
TENOR
Offer amount (Kshs. M)
AUCTION DATES & BIDS CLOSURE
RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT
Redemptions
New Borrowing

91 DAYS
3,000.00
13/02/2014
14/02/2014

182 DAYS
3,000.00
12/02/2014
13/02/2014

364 DAYS
3,000.00
12/02/2014
13/02/2014

TOTAL
9,000.00

4,785.71
4,214.29

The actual amount to be realised from the auction will be subject to Treasurys immediate liquidity requirements
for the week. Where several successful bidders quote a common rate, the Central Bank of Kenya reserves the
right to allot bids on a pro-rata basis. The Central Bank reserves the right to accept/reject bids in part or in
full without giving any reason. Individual bids must be of a minimum face value of Kshs. 100,000.00. Only CDS
holders with updated mandates are eligible.
Bids must be submitted using the specified format and must reach the Central Bank (HQ, Branch or Currency
Centre) by 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday,12th February,2014 for 182-day and 364-day, and Thursday,13th February
2014 for 91-day Treasury Bills. Payments above Kshs.1 Million must be made by electronic transfer using
RTGS. Payments below Kshs. 1 Million may be made by Cash, Bankers Cheque or RTGS. These payments
must reach the Central Bank not later than Monday 17th February 2014, 2.00 p.m. for Cash and Cheques and
3.00 p.m for RTGS electronic fund transfers. Please provide the following details with each payment: Name,
Reference No., the New CDS Portfolio and the customers Virtual account No.
All documentation required for rollovers should be duly submitted by the Wednesday preceding the value date.

D. NON-COMPETITIVE BIDS
Non-competitive bids are subject to a maximum of Kshs. 20 Million per investor and are issued at the
weighted average of accepted bids.
GERALD A. NYAOMA
DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL MARKETS
06 February 2014

Twitter takes beating as

user growth disappoints
Messaging rm
suers from falling
amount of time that
people spend on site
SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday

witter got a reality

check yesterday as the
high-ying messaging
company reported modest
user growth during a quarter
in which it lost $511 million.
Even more disconcerting
in the eyes of some industry
watchers, was that the typical
amount of time people spent
checking out timelines actually
dropped.
If you dont have an engaged user base, you dont have
a business, Forrester analyst
Nate Elliott told AFP. They
have got to do better on users,
that is the entire story.
Twitter makes money from
ads in the form of promoted
tweets in timelines, and it
needs strong growth to keep
its momentum.
Twitter shares skidded more

PHOTO | AFP

Twitter has taken a hit following modest frowth in user numbers.

than 17 per cent to $54.16 in
after-hours trades that followed
its rst quarterly earnings release since its stock market
debut last year.
Twitter woes include going
from being seen as an online
venue for quick fame to being
viewed as a global platform for
infamy, according to analyst
Rob Enderle of the Enderle
Group in Silicon Valley.
In a recent example, a television star came under heavy
online re for a joke he tweeted
playing o the death of actor
Philip Seymour Homan.

When people started getting destroyed by what they

posted, people started looking
at using the service as stupid,
Enderle said. And stupid is not
status.
The results showed revenues
in the quarter that ended December 31 doubled from a year
ago to a better-than-expected
$242.6 million.
The number of worldwide
users was up just nine million
from the gure of 232 million
when Twitter went public in
November, suggesting only
modest growth. (AFP)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is Development Finance Institution (DFI), whose mandate is to offer
short, medium and long-term finance to agricultural community. The Corporation invites Expression of
Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services as below:-

1. AFC/EOI/RASSA/7/2014
Carry out Risk Assessment Audit
The objective of this consultancy is to undertake a comprehensive enterprise risk assessment audit and
recommend risk mitigation measures.
Expected Outcome
(i)
Undertake a comprehensive risk assessment and mapping out different types of risks facing the
organization;
(ii)
Carry out a review of the existing policies on credit administration, accounting, and information
systems;
Carry out a risk assessment audit of the entire loan administration, Corporations procurement and
(iii)
payment system, banking, financial, and human resources management systems;
(iv)
Review and assess the effectiveness of the internal audit process;
(v)
Carry out an information security systems audit;
(vi)
The Consultant shall present its findings to the management and Board of Directors for
consideration.
Please visit www.agrifinance.org for more detailed terms of reference.
The expression of interest (EOI) should be delivered in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF RISK ASSESSMENT AUDIT AFC/ EOI/
RASSA/7/2014 and addressed to; Managing Director, Agricultural Finance Corporation, P.O. Box 30367
00100 Nairobi.
Or deposited in the Tender Box at our Headquarters, Development House, 7th Floor, along Moi Avenue,
Nairobi, so as to reach on or before Friday, 21st February, 2014 at 10.00am. The expression of interest
(EOI) will be opened thereafter in the presence of applicants or their representatives who
choose to attend at Development House, Conference Room, located on 3rd Floor, on
the same day.

39

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF

AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF

AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

P.O. BOX 62000 - 00200, CITY SQUARE, NAIROBI, KENYA.

TELEPHONE: (067) 52028.

POST OF DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR

(ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public University which aspires
to be a University of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
For the last two decades, the University that now hosts the Pan African University Institute of Basic
Sciences, Technology and Innovation, a Graduate School aimed at promoting integration among
African states through higher education and research, has made tremendous progress in training,
research and technology transfer not only in Kenya but also in Africa.
In pursuit of its Vision, the University is currently implementing an ambitious strategy aimed at
transforming JKUAT into a research and entrepreneurial University.
To strengthen its Administrative, Planning and Development Division, JKUAT wishes to recruit
a suitable applicant to the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Planning and
Development.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in the implementation of the
envisaged transformation process, mainly in the management of human, physical and financial
resources of the University.
Qualifications and Experience
The suitable candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized University with at least 10 years experience
in a senior academic and management position or with proven experience in executive leadership
position in an institution of comparable status.
Extensive experience in corporate leadership that will stimulate the realization of the University
Vision.
Have a successful track record in the management of financial, human and physical resources at
top management level.
Demonstrate evidence of outstanding communication ability, coupled with excellent presentation
skills within a complex work environment.
Conversant with national laws and policies in education.
Demonstrate a high degree of a result oriented performance characterized by foresight, strategic
thinking, rapid growth and service delivery.
Proven experience in change management and transformation of ideas into value outputs.
Be of the highest ethical standards and professionalism.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (APD) will be the Principal assistant to the Vice Chancellor in the day
to day running of the Administration, Finance, Planning and Development functions of the University.
His/her responsibility will include:
Prudent and sound administration of the University finances
Staff recruitment, retention, training and promotions
Personnel administration including staff discipline
Staff welfare matters
Catering and welfare services
Office, staff and students accommodation
Healthcare services
Central, Estates and Transport services
Any other duties as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The post of Deputy Vice Chancellor (APD) is a five-year (5) contract and is eligible for renewal (once)
based on the candidates individual satisfactory performance. The position carries a competitive
remuneration package, terms and benefits. The entry point will depend on qualifications and
experience.
The successful candidate will be entitled to an attractive package which includes: basic salary, house
allowance, medical cover as per the University medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport
and gratuity payable at the end of the contract.
Applicants who meet the above requirements should send ten (10) copies of their application letters
together with their comprehensive curriculum vitae providing details of their qualifications, current
position, remuneration, email, telephone and names of three (3) referees with their email and
telephone contacts.
Applications which should be marked confidential should reach the undersigned not later than
Friday, January 31, 2014.
The Vice Chancellor
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: vc@jkuat.ac.ke
Website: www.jkuat.ac.ke

JKUAT IS ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation

P.O. BOX 62000 - 00200, CITY SQUARE, NAIROBI, KENYA.

TELEPHONE: (067) 52028.

POST OF DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR FINANCE

(REF: JKU/DVCF/01/02/2014)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public University which aspires to be a
University of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
For the last two decades, the University that now hosts the Pan African University Institute of Basic Sciences,
Technology and Innovation, a Graduate School aimed at promoting integration among African states through
higher education and research, has made tremendous progress in training, research and technology transfer
not only in Kenya but also in Africa.
In pursuit of its Vision, the University is currently implementing an ambitious strategy aimed at transforming
JKUAT into a research and entrepreneurial University.
To strengthen its Finance Division, JKUAT wishes to recruit a suitable applicant to the position of Deputy Vice
Chancellor, Finance.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in the implementation of the envisaged
transformation process, mainly in the management of financial resources of the University.
Qualifications

Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned Ph.D in a relevant

discipline.

Have at least ten (10) years experience in senior management positions such as Principal of College/
Campus, Dean, Director or equivalent.

Demonstrate competence in financial & risk management, procurement and leadership in academic /
research environment.

Demonstrate evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal
skills.

Have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing University education,
financing and training in Kenya.

Have a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education.

Be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft applications and an in depth knowledge of computerized
accounting packages.

Demonstrate evidence of understanding of Quality standards.

Possession of CPA (K) or an equivalent will be an added advantage.

Be a member of a professional body, preferably ICPAK.

Duties and Responsibilities

Have overall responsibility of direction and organization of activities within finance division.

Develop and implement financial, procurement, and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient
performance and delivery of services.

In charge of financial matters, policies, budget, procedures and systems design for consideration by
University Management and University Council for decision making.

Monitor and evaluate progress in financial policies and procedures and identify control and process
weakness. Develop, document, communicate and implement strategies to address these and revise
approaches as necessary.

Assist the Vice Chancellor and the Management Board on Financial matters of the University.
How to apply
All applicants should:
i.
Submit ten (10) copies of letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to
include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and
addresses of three referees.
ii.
Applicants should request their referees to forward reports on their suitability to the undersigned
directly
iii.
Forward clearance certificates from the following Institutions
a)
Higher Education Loans Board
b)
Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
c)
Kenya Revenue Authority
d)
Certificate of Good Conduct
Credit Reference Bureau Certificate
e)
Terms and Conditions of Service
The post of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance) is a five-year (5) contract and is eligible for renewal (once)
based on the candidates individual satisfactory performance. The position carries a competitive remuneration
package, terms and benefits. The entry point will depend on qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will be entitled to an attractive package which includes: basic salary, house
allowance, medical cover as per the University medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity
payable at the end of the contract.
Applicants who meet the above requirements should send ten (10) copies of their application letters
together with their comprehensive curriculum vitae providing details of their qualifications, current position,
remuneration, email, telephone and names of three (3) referees with their email and telephone contacts.
Applications which should be marked confidential should reach the undersigned not later than Friday,
March 7, 2014.
The Vice Chancellor
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: vc@jkuat.ac.ke
Website: www.jkuat.ac.ke

JKUAT IS ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

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SOUTH NYANZA SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED

It has come to the knowledge of SonySugar management that certain individuals are masquerading
as its employees/agents with the intention of defrauding potential sugar customers and unsuspecting
job seekers. The fraudsters use letters purported to have been signed by the Managing Director or
Head of Human Resource promising the victims subsidised sugar prices and employment.
The fake letters bear the Companys name and logo and are issued to job seekers and prospective
sugar traders after parting with bribes.
We hereby notify the general public as follows:1. Potential customers wishing to trade with SonySugar are advised to formally apply to the office of
the Managing Director where upon they will be advised on the registration procedure. SonySugar
does not trade with non-registered traders.
2. SonySugar embraces the principle of zero tolerance to corruption. Vacancies are always
advertised as and when they fall due for competitive recruitment. We are an equal opportunity
employer and we encourage diversity in our work force.
3. The general public is encouraged to report such fraudulent dealings to the Company.
4. Company business including sugar sales are only transacted in the following Company offices:i)

Head Office
Located along Kisii Migori Highway
P. O. Box 107 40405
SARE AWENDO
Tel +254 (020) 802 9201/2/3

ii)

Kisumu Office
Tivoli Centre, 1st Floor
Court Road
Tel +254 (057) 2507687

iii)

Nairobi Office
Utalii House, 2nd Floor
P. O. Box 48979 -00100
NAIROBI
Tel 020 802 8935/6

TAKE NOTICE that SonySugar shall not be liable for any loss occasioned to parties who transact
business in any other manner different from the above mentioned.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
SOUTH NYANZA SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED
website: www.sonysugar.co.ke

Finance House, Loita Street,

P.O. Box 30483 NAIROBI, Kenya
Tel: 340401/2/3, 340478, 340416, 340426, 340198
Telefax: 0254-2-338426
Telex: 22662
Cable:DEVBANK KE
E-Mail: dbk@devbank.com

PRIME LAND FOR SALE

LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:
SIZE:
PRICE:

JUJA ENVIRONS
Located 7.5 KMS off Thika-Nairobi super highway
50*100 (1/8)
KSH. 595,000 (FOR MEMBERS)
KSH. 705,000(NON-MEMBERS)

The price is inclusive of: Murram road network, title deed and a barbed wire fence.
PROPOSED STIMA INVESTMENT
LAND.

TO JKUAT

PETROL
STATION

JUJA POLICE POST

TO THIKA
TO NRB

THIKA SUPER HIGHWAY

JUJA TOWN

WANDEMI DEVELOPERS
(Land enclosed by a masonry wall)

JUJA FARM ROAD

7.5 KM

TO JUJA SOUTH ESTATE

THE CORNER
BROOK SCHOOL

Open Day
on Saturday,
8th Feb.
2014

ST. DOMINIC TRAINING

INSTITUTE

1 KM

DAYKIO
(Family Bank Land)

PROPOSED STIMA
INVESTMENT LAND
SHOPPING
CENTER

For more information on the product,

kindly contact
1. Mr. Kyalo - 0720396075,
email: skyalo@stima-sacco.com
2. Mr. Korir - 0721676170,
email: ckorir@stima-sacco.com

TO JUJA
FARM

Land
Kakamega
1/8
Kathwana HQ in Tharakanithi 14

twitter: @sony_sugar

OTHER PLOTS ON SALE INCLUDE:

Non Members Price
Members Price
450,000.00
500,000.00
400,000.00
471,000.00

STIMA INVESTMENT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD.

P.O BOX 75629-00200, CITY SQUARE, NAIROBI, 5TH FLOOR, STIMA INVESTMENT PLAZA,
MUSHEMBI ROAD, PARKLANDS
Tel. 020-2363843, Mobile: 0713-905195, 0731-298917, E-mail: info@stimainvestment.co.ke
Website: www.stimainvestment.co.ke.

TENDER NOTICE
Development Bank of Kenya is a medium size commercial bank that specializes in long term lending. The
Bank seeks to recruit a competent, professional and experienced firm of auditors to offer the services of
external audit. The function reports to the Audit committee of the Bank and the Auditor General.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Firms responsibilities entail but are not limited to the following:
1) Conducting independent audit of the Bank , in line with International Standards on Auditing.
2) Conducting Audit reviews in line with Central Bank of Kenya requirements
3) Adequate planning and performing procedures to obtain audit evidence on amounts and disclosures in
financial statements
4) Evaluating and advising Management and the Board on the adequacy of internal Controls and procedures
in place
5) Reviewing Financial Statements prepared by management and the Board in order to ensure that such
financial statements comply in all respects with International Financial Reporting Standards
6) Giving an opinion to the Auditor General as to whether proper books of accounts have been kept and the
accompanying financial statements prepared by management and the Board give a true and fair view of
the financial position of the Bank.
7) Preparation and review of statements that may from time to time be required by the Central Bank of
Kenya.
Key Competencies:
The desired firm should have the following qualifications as the minimum requirements to carry out the Job:
1) It should have experienced professionals capable of carrying out annual audit within required time lines in
conformity with international standards on Audit and International Financial Reporting Standards
2) Its partners must be of good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
3) The firm must have audited other similar banks in the recent past
4) The Firm and its Partners should not have been liable to any disciplinary action from any professional body
in the last five years.
5) Offer proof that there has been no evidence of professional misconduct registered against the firm and or
any of it partners in performing duties on other firms
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
If your Audit Firm meets the above criteria, please submit a proposal into two sealed envelopes as follows:
a) Technical Proposal detailing how you intend to carry out the assignment, the methodology, staff
complement and their competencies, indicating how well you meet the above requirements.
b) Financial Proposal, which should include the professional fees, the mode of billing and an assessment in
percentage terms of the contribution of this fees to your overall fees of the firm.
The information above should be sent to the Chairman Board Audit Committee to reach him before
28th February 2014.

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Agricultural and business experience

serving Africa

VACANCY

CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND BOARD

TENDER NOTICE
BACKGROUND
The Constituencies Development Fund was created by the Constituencies Development Fund
Act, 2003 with the primary objective of addressing poverty at grassroots level by dedicating
a minimum of 2.5% of the Government ordinary revenue to grassroots development and the
reduction of poverty.
The fund is managed by the Constituencies Development Fund Board (CDFB).In January
2013, the CDF Act 2003(as amended in 2007) was repealed and replaced with CDF Act 2013
that is aligned to the constitution of Kenya 2010.
The Constituencies Development Fund Board invites interested, eligible and competent
suppliers or firms to provide the following Goods & Services as summarized in the table
below:

TENDER
ITEM
REFERENCE NO. DESCRIPTION

CDFB/28/2013-14

TENDER
FEE

TENDER
TENDER PERFORMANCE CLOSING
SECURITY
SECURITY
DATE &
TIME

SUPPLY OF
KSHS.1,000 As Detailed
DESKTOP
in Tender
COMPUTERS &
Documents
PRINTERS

As Detailed
in Tender
Documents

21.02.2014
10AM.

CDFB/29/2013-14 PROVISION OF KSHS.1,000 As Detailed

INSURANCE
in Tender
Documents

As Detailed
in Tender
Documents

21 .02.2014
10AM.

Detailed Tender Documents may be obtained from the Procurement office, Harambee Sacco
Plaza, 5th floor, Nairobi. Interested firms may obtain the Tender Document upon payment of
a Non-refundable fee of Kenya shillings One Thousand (kshs.1, 000/=) per document
payable in cash or bankers cheque drawn in favor of the Constituencies Development Fund Board.
Tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly specifying the Tender Reference
Number, i.e. CDFB/28/2013-2014 SUPPLY OF DESKTOP COMPUTERS & PRINTERS or
CDFB/29/2013-2014 PROVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES, should be addressed to:The Chief Executive Officer
Constituencies Development Fund Board
Harambee Sacco plaza, 10th floor
P.O Box 46682-00100
NAIROBI
and Shall be placed in the Tender Box situated on 10th Floor, Harambee Sacco Plaza,
Nairobi on or before Friday 21st February, 2014 at 10.00 a.m.
The Tender documents will be opened thereafter at 10:30 a.m and tenderers or their
representatives are welcome to attend and witness the opening. Documents submitted after
this will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Head of Procurement
For: Ag. Chief Executive Officer

Salaried Consultant Position, Nairobi, Kenya

AgriExperience,Ltd,is a Nairobi based consulting firm specializing in seed systems in sub Saharan
Africa. We are looking for one or more full time, experienced consultants to help meet the needs of
our clients. We have an exciting base of existing business, and a strong pipeline for future business.
We are looking for colleagues who want to make a difference for Africas farmers, and are willing to
work hard to achieve this.
Responsibilities will include:

Provide professional expertise to both private and public seed sector participants
Manage seed sector development projects and initiatives

Ensure highly practical and workable solutions to add value to client operations

Design and implement client project activities

Conduct analysis to bring value to clients

Manage activity budgets

Deliver strong written reports on activities and results to clients and colleagues

Participate in proposal development and new business development activities

Contribute to the professional growth and reputation of AgriExperience ,Ltd

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of private sector seed experience,which may include
production/processing, breeding, and/or marketing and sales, coupled with a Bachelors degree or
higher, preferably in agriculture or business. Additionally the candidate will have strong professional
references particulary in the seed sector, strong writing and critical thinking skills, strong interpersonal
and computer skills, and the ability to work in a team. Successful applicants must be able to meet
client needs and deadlines, always adding value to client operations, direct and manage the work
of a support team,and have a proven record of integrity. The ideal candidate will be able to work
indepedently if required and prioritize activities to meet client expectations.
Prior consulting experience is preferred but not required if candidate is willing and able to learn
the consulting approach. The position will be based in AgriExperiences Nairobi office. Salary will
be based on successful candidates experience and qualifications, and will also include a bonus
potential.
If you would like to become part of this exciting firm, please send your application letter and CV to
the Business Manager by email to info@agri-experience.com. The closing date for submission will
be Febraury 20th,2014.
Agri Experience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

REGINA CAELI CATHOLIC CHURCH

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Regina Caeli Catholic Church, Karen Parish intends to construct a new church and
associated external works and services to meet its current and future demands.
The Parish invites qualified architectural consultancies to submit their Expression of
Interests as consortia, each consortium comprising of the following firms:
i. Architectural (as lead Consultant)
ii. Quantity Surveying
iii. Civil /Structural Engineering
iv. Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
v. Environmental Expert
REQUIREMENTS
i. Firms legal status (provide Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of
Registration)
ii. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
iii. Experience in delivery of similar projects within the past 10 years (Attach letters
of reference from clients)
iv. Indication of technical capacity (Provide a company profile with curriculum vitae
of staff you purpose for the assignment)
The Expressions of Interest will be reviewed and a shortlist will be prepared. Shortlisted
consortia will then be invited to submit proposals through a letter of invitation including
specific Terms of Reference.
The Expression of Interest and accompanying documents must be submitted in a plain
sealed envelope clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED NEW CHURCH
FOR REGINA CAELI CATHOLIC PARISH, KAREN and addressed to:
Technical Advisory Committee
Regina Caeli Catholic Church, Karen Parish
(Off Langata Road),
P.O Box 24829 00502, Karen, NAIROBI
The completed tender document should be submitted to the address above not later
than 20th February 2014 at 12.00 Noon. The tenders shall be opened immediately
thereafter in the Parish Office in the presence of interested Vendors who wish to attend.

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VACANCIES

We are a leading civil construction company in Kenya, given the rapid growth of our business;
we would like to recruit the following.

OPERATIONS MANAGER
Responsibilities:
1.
Manage all day to day operational aspects of the
business
2.
This is a senior position and requires a mature &
dedicated individual
3.
Ability to work with minimum supervision
4.
Position reports to the General Manager

4.
5.

busy organization,
Conversant with all accounting packages.
Experience in Auditing will be an added advantage

SITE AGENT

Responsibilities:
1.
Oversee the day to day operations of site work
2.
Identify any problems with onsite work activities and
providing a solution
Qualifications:
Make sure Health and safety regulations are adhered to
1.
A Bachelors degree in Commerce or any business 3.
at all times
related field.
Ensure project stays within the budget
2.
Should have worked in an Operations Department of a 4.
Monitor the progress on site
5.
busy organization preferably construction.
6.
Make sure material gets ordered and delivered
3.
Working minimum experience of between 7-10 years.
4.
Computer Literate.
Qualifications:
5.
Must possess good people management skills and 1.
A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
Interpersonal skills.
2.
Must be a registered Engineer with ERB
6.
Experience in the construction Industry will be an added 3.
Minimum working experience of between 7-10 years in
advantage
a busy organization.

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Responsibilities:
1.
Distributes monthly comparison reports and cost center
reports according to schedules.
2.
Prepares financial statements and other reports to
summarize and interpret current and projected company
financial position.
3.
Analyze transactional processes and identify areas
where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be
achieved.
4.
Closely maintains and monitors the fixed assets
system.
5.
Adheres to internal and external deadlines.
6.
Assist with annual budgets - prepares all allocations;

4.

Must have worked with a civil construction company for

not less than 3 years.

ASPHALT PLANT MECHANIC

Responsibilities:
1.
Maintenance of plant machinery
2.
Any other duties allocated
Qualifications:
1.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
2.
A working experience of between 7-10 Years.
3.
Must have managed an Asphalt plant for a minimum of
5 Years.
4.
Should be conversant with Asphalt Production & Asphalt
Plant Maintenance.
5.
Must be Computer Literate.

Qualifications:
1.
A Bachelors degree in a finance related field.
2.
Minimum CPA K.
3.
Working minimum experience of between 7-10 years in QUARRY MANAGER
a busy organization
Responsibilities:
4.
Conversant with all accounting packages
1.
Checking that the quarrys production levels are
5.
Experience in Auditing will be an added advantage.
maintained safely to schedule;
2.
Balancing demand and output;
3.
Altering the quarrys production system in accordance
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
with the materials required;
Responsibilities:
4.
Performance managing the production process and
1.
Managing filing systems;
setting and monitoring targets;
2.
Developing and implementing new administrative 5.
Providing the management with information and
systems, such as record management;
statistics on the quarrys performance;
3.
Recording office expenditure and managing the 6.
Developing links with local groups and organizations;
budget;
Qualifications:
4.
Maintaining the condition of the office and arranging for
1.
Diploma in Civil Engineering or any relevant field.
necessary repairs;
2.
Working experience of 10 Years and above.
5.
Organizing MDs diary
Must have managed a busy crusher for a minimum of 7
6.
Overseeing the recruitment of new staff, sometimes 3.
years.
including training and induction;
Must have managed a busy Asphalt plant for a minimum
7.
Carrying out staff appraisals, managing performance 4.
of 5 Years.
and disciplining staff;
5.
Must possess good people management skills and
Qualifications:
interpersonal skills.
1.
A Bachelors degree in any relevant field.
6.
Mechanical Experience will be an added advantage.
2.
Diploma in Human Resource Management /
Administration.
3.
Minimum working experience of between 5-7 years in a TRANSPORT OFFICER
busy organization.
Responsibilities:
4.
Computer Literate.
1.
Implementation of Transport policy approved by the
management.
2.
Propose improvements in the existing transport
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (2)
system.
Responsibilities:
3.
Ensure that the maintenance, oiling and servicing
1.
Bank posting and reconciliations
schedule of the vehicles is followed.
2.
Credit Control - letters, telephone calls, e-mails, dealing
4.
Keep records/ history of drivers and accidents.
with call in enquiries
5.
Maintain duty roasters of drivers, turn boys and
3.
VAT returns
mechanics.
4.
Adhoc administration duties
6.
Arrange for re-training and re-certification of drivers and
Qualifications:
registration and re- certifications of vehicles.
1.
A Bachelors degree in a finance related field.
Qualifications:
2.
Minimum CPA Part II
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any relevant
3.
Knowledge of accounting applications QuickBooks is 1.
field.
a must.
Must have served in a similar capacity for a minimum of
4.
Minimum working experience of between 3-6 years in a 2.
5 years.
busy organization
3.
Must have managed a fleet of not less than 50 Vehicles
and Machinery for the same period.
ACCOUNTANT
4.
Fuel management experience is mandatory
Responsibilities:
1.
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by
compiling and analyzing account information.
2.
Documents financial transactions by entering account
information,
3.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting
options.
4.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting
information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss
statement, and other reports.
5.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing
documents.

PLANT ELECTRICIAN
Responsibilities:
1.
Maintenance of plant electrical
2.
Any other duties allocated

Qualifications:
1.
Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
2.
Asphalt plant electrical maintenance experience
preferred
3.
Working experience of between 7-10 Years.
4.
Must have managed an Asphalt plant for a minimum of
5 Years as an Electrician.
Qualifications:
5.
Should be conversant with Asphalt Production & Asphalt
1.
A Bachelors degree in a finance related field, ,
Plant electrician Maintenance.
2.
Minimum CPA K.
3.
Working minimum experience of between 5-7 years in a 6.
Must be Computer Literate.

Interested Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CVS to
recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before
Friday 14th February 2014
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

1. DIRECTOR NURSING SERVICES

We are a leading Health Care Provider that aims to provide compassionate care to the sick, suffering
and grieving. The Mater Hospital is interested in a seasoned Nursing professional to head a team of
nursing and support staff in the Capacity of Director of Nursing Services and ensuring care is given
in line with the values and ethos of the Mater Hospital.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Ofcer the successful candidate key roles will be to:
Manage available resources and plan, implement and evaluate standards of nursing practice and
patient care at the Main Hospital and all Satellite Clinics.
Ensure continuous improvement of Nursing Care through regular audits and Continues
Professional Development of the Team.
Work closely with the School of Nursing and Midwifery to ensure students get the necessary skills
and exposure to successfully graduate and prepare them for the work environment.
Oversee delivery and accountability of Care by the team in line with policies, procedures and
standards of the Hospital Quality System.
Ensure the hospital complies with regulations and legislation of the relevant governing bodies and
observes current technologies and trends of Nursing Practice.
Education/Experience:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing MSN and/or BSN.
Undergraduate studies in Health Systems Management or Business Management will be an
advantage.
BLS, ACLS and ATLS or ICU Training.
Record of progressive nursing practice experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership
position.
Strong planning, organizing, coordinating and decision making skills.
Must have good listening and inter-personal skills, good proposal and report writing skills and a
person of high integrity.
If your background, experience and competence match the above specications, please send us your
application together with a detailed CV and testimonials giving full contact details of your referees to
reach us not later than 24th February 2014 to hrrecruit@materkenya.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

2. PLACEMENT PROGRAMME - POST GRADUATE AND

INTERN DOCTORS
The Mater Hospital is accredited by the Medical Practitioners & Dentist Board to offer placements to
newly qualied doctors for their Internship year.
This year we are looking to place four (4) Medical Interns to rotate in the following divisions;

Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Surgery
Paediatrics

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV including contacts of at least two referees together
with copies of relevant testimonials to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to reach us before the 24th of
February 2014.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Anticipate the
questions
A farm near Thika - dairy cattle, fish farming, sheep and goats
rearing, broiler production, looking for Animal Health Assistant to
enhance animal health and welfare to produce safe food (milk and
meat) within reasonable budgets.
Key responsibilities:
Set up standards and organized systems; Implement
recommendations from herd health programme; report and monitor
operational issues.
Skills and qualifications
Diploma in Animal Health Management or Animal Health and
Production or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Registered with Kenya veterinary Board as Veterinary Paraprofessional
Computer literate
2 years experience in handling dairy cattle, goats, sheep and
fish nutritional requirements and general health management,
dairy feed formulation (total mixed ration), animal insurance
and dairy cattle registration in the Kenya stud book
All application letters and detailed CVs together with day time
contacts should be addressed to The Group Human Resource
Manager, email: thamurafarm@gmail.com to reach us not later
than 14th February 2014. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.

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TEACHING POSTS
Applications are invited for the following teaching posts for September 2014.
Development of a comprehensive ve-year Strategic Plan(2014-2018) for the Open Forum on Agricultural
Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB Africa)
Background and introduction
Modern agricultural biotechnology has been identied as one of the technologies that can help Africa revive and boost its
falling agricultural productivity and reduce food insecurity. However, biotechnologyattracts controversies and isopposed by
some groups, negatively inuencing public perceptions.
Such uncertainties can only be avoided by building the condence of policy makers and the general public on the benets and
safety of biotechnology and its products. It is against this background that the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in
Africa (OFAB) was established by AATFwith an aim to enhance understandingof agricultural biotechnology and contribute
to building an enabling environment for decision making.
Objective of the consultancy
The objective of the consultancy is to developa ve-year comprehensive strategic plan (2014-2018)to guide OFABs
strategic direction, growth and expansion. It should be guided by experience gained during the six years that OFAB has been
in operation,including the current operating environment.
Deliverables
Project inception report; Workshop report; 5-year Strategic Plan for OFAB; Comprehensive Participatory M & E Plan for
the Strategic Plan; Graduated Strategy Implementation Plan
Duration of Work
The period of work for this assignment is estimated to be40days..
Qualications
Extensive experience in strategic planning and management
Proven knowledge ofagricultural development and modern agricultural biotechnology issues, outreach, advocacy and
strategic planning processes
Proven ability to undertake the assignment based on previously accomplished work
Good practical and theoretical understanding of project design and implementation
Good reporting and facilitation skills
Submission of Proposals
a) Interested individuals/companies with the required qualications and experience to undertake the consultancy work
should submit their proposals and the CVs of the relevant personnel by email to:Human Resources and Administration,
African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), P.O. Box 30709-00100, Nairobi, Kenya, aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org
b) The Technical Proposal of (3-5 pagesmax) with the Financial Proposal submitted as a separate document.
c) Proposals must reach AATF ofces by 5.00 pm on Friday, February20, 2014.
Please follow this link to download full details for the consultancy:
http://www.aatf-africa.org/les/ToR-OFAB-Strategic-Plan-Development.pdf

SECONDARY SECTION

1. English / Drama - A Level -Ref No: PA/SEC/

ENGD/1/2014
2. Spanish - A Level - Ref No: PA/SEC/SP/1/2014
3. Mathematics - A Level - Ref No: PA/SEC/MA/1/
2014
4. Sociology - A Level - Ref No: PA/SEC/SOC/1/
2014

The applicants should:

Possess a Bachelors degree in the relevant

subject(s). (A Masters degree in the relevant
discipline will be an added advantage)

Posses a Teacher Service Commission (TSC)

registration certificate

Proficiency in Microsoft office and internet

Have exposure to the British National

Curriculum

Have a minimum of 5 years teaching

experience.

KINDERGARTEN SECTION

PRIMARY SECTION
1. Key Stage 1 - Ref No: PA/PRI/KS1/1/2014
2. Key Stage 2 - Ref No: PA/PRI/KS2/1/2014
3. Music - Ref No: PA/PRI/MUS/1/2014
4. P.E - Ref No: PA/PRI/PE/1/2014
5. Spanish - Ref No: PA/PRI/SP/1/2014
6. ICT - Ref No: PA/PRI/ICT/1/2014
The applicants should:

Have the relevant teaching qualifications. (A

degree in Early Childhood Education will be an
added advantage)

Posses a Teacher Service Commission (TSC)

registration certificate
Be competent in teaching English and
Mathematics
Proficiency in Microsoft office and internet
Have exposure to the British National
Curriculum
Have a minimum of 5 years teaching
experience.

1. Kindergarten Teacher - Ref No: PA/KG/KT/1/

2014
The applicants should:

Have a diploma in Early Childhood Education

from either KHA or Montessori

Have a child-centered approach to teaching

Proficiency in Microsoft office and internet

Have exposure to the British National

Curriculum

Have a minimum of 5 years teaching

experience.
2. Learning Support - Ref No: PA/KG/LS/1/2014
The applicants should:

Be able to provide specialist learning support

throughout the Kindergarten

Be able to write Individual Educational

Programmes (IEPs), monitor pupils progress
and revise IEPs

Have relevant qualifications in handling specific

learning difficulties

Proficiency in Microsoft office and internet

Have a minimum of 5 years experience in this

field.

....
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply enclosing an updated curriculum vitae and a
recent coloured passport size photo. Please quote the job reference no. and the subject on your application. Send
your application to: recruit@premier-sri.ac.ke so as to reach us not later than 7th March, 2014.
(Only short listed candidates will be contacted)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

GOVERNMENT OF MERU COUNTY

MERU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

VACANCIES
The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section
451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

1. DIRECTORS OF DIVISIONS IN RESPECTIVE

COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.
The posts will be one in each of the following divisions:

Director of Public Works and Housing

RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Director of Medical Services

Director of Environment and Natural Resources
Director of Communication.

The Director will be answerable to the Chief Officer in the relevant

Department and will be responsible for the following tasks:

Development , implementation and evaluation of the relevant

divisions strategic plans, programmes and projects in
collaboration with other departments and stakeholders;

Planning and supervision of the relevant divisions

programmes and activities;

Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the

functions of the division;

Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other

related statutes in the relevant division in line with the county
goals and objectives;

Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal

and institutional frameworks for implementation of the
mandate of the division;

Handling administrative, Human Resources and assets

management issues;

Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial

budgets;

Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and

procurement procedures;

Co-ordination of production, documentation and

dissemination of the relevant divisions information;

Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff

development;

Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time

by the Chief Officer;
Requirements for Appointment:

Be a holder of at least first degree from a recognized

University in Kenya in the relevant field.

A Masters degree in the relevant field will be an added

advantage.

Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five

(5) years in the field applied.

Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical

competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.

Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution, the

County development objectives and vision 2030.

Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of

Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

Be computer literate.
NB: Those who had applied earlier need not apply again.

2. TREASURY DEPARTMENT
SENIOR ACCOUNTANTS (3 POSTS)
Qualifications:

1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance/Economics;

CPA (K) and a member of ICPA (K);

Masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

At least 4 years experience in public or private sector;

Conversant with variance analysis;

Conversant with budget and budgetary processes;

Capable of working with integrated financial management

systems.

Responsibilities:

Petty cash payments;

IFMIS invoicing and approvals;

Approval of payment;

Revenue collection supervision;

Examination of payments;

General ledger IFMIS;

Encumbrance accounting and vote book control;

Suppliers accounts reconciliations;

Debtors accounts;

Creditors accounts;

Petty cash reconciliations;

Bank reconciliations;

Fixed assets accounting;

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (1 POST)
Qualifications:

1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance;

CPA (K) and a member of ICPAK;

Masters Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

At least 4 years experience Public/ Private Sector;

Worked as a management accountant for over three (3) years

in a busy institution;

Variance analysis skills;

Trend analysis capabilities;

Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under minimum

supervision.
Responsibilities:

Preparation of management reports;

Advising on possible investment opportunities;

Project appraisals and costing;

Executing payments through IFMIS;

Approval of payments;

Supervision of revenue collection;

IFMIS invoicing;

Bank reconciliations;

Verification of payments;

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

SENIOR STATISTICIAN /ECONOMIST (1 POST)
Experience

At least 4 years in Public/Private Sector;

Holder of a degree from a recognized university in Statistics/

Economics/ Actuarial science;

Masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

Budget preparation and implementation;

Analysis of budget and variance;

Variance investigation;

Expenditure analysis;

Operating system appraisals;

Data collection and analysis;

Ability to conduct market surveys;

Time series analysis;

Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

3. LEGAL DEPARTMENT
LEGAL ASSISTANTS (2 POSTS)
The legal assistants will report to the Head of Legal Department
and will assist in the management and co-ordination of legal
matters relating to the County.
Duties and responsibilities:

Providing legal advice to the county government;

Interpreting relevant legislation and their implications to the

County government;

Providing legislative support to the County government

including preparation of briefs on legislation and amendments
where appropriate;
Providing legal guidance to the county government;
Representing the county government in court when need
arises;
Ensuring compliance with principles and values of
good governance, human rights, transparency,
accountability, ethics and integrity within the county;
Ensuring implementation and realization of strategic plans
and objectives in respect of the legal function;
Handling legal instruments;
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the head of
legal department.

Qualifications:

Be a Kenyan citizen;

Be a holder of Bachelor of law degree from a recognized

institution;

Practiced in a public or private sector for a minimum of two

(2) years;

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of

Kenya;

Be computer literate.
LEGAL CLERK
Answerable to the Legal officer and legal assistant.
Duties and responsibilities:

Opening, filing and maintaining legal files;

Attending court to file pleadings;

Receiving court process under the guidance of counsel;

Serving court process.

Qualifications:

At least a grade C+ at K.C.S.E;

At least 5 years experience in a busy law firm or a legal

organization;

Must be computer literate;

Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of

Kenya;

Being a licensed court process server shall be an added

advantage.
How to Apply:
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope
clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are
applying for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
MERU.

Important information to all Applicants:

The applications should reach the Secretary on or before 21st
February 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:

Kenya Revenue Authority

Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department
Commission for Higher Education; For those with
certificates from Private and foreign institutions.

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SALES AND MARKETING

MANAGER
MINIMUM 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE
CONTACT: Email; info@sigma.co.ke

VACANCY

Experienced Geophysical Seismic workers

Vibrator Operators
Skid Steer Operators
GPS Surveyors
Line Boss
Bring CV & Documents to:
AFEX Compound - Jockey Club
Ngong Race Course - Nairobi
Between 10th - 12th Feb, 2014

JOB VACANCY
NRHS seeks highly qualiied candidates for the position of Director of Research
Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-proit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving
reproductive health of men and women. NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health. It
runs support groups for PLWHA and Key Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for
HIV prevention. NRHS wishes to recruit a clinician with research experience to be in charge of its research program and to provide
technical assistance with program activities.

JOB TITLE :
LOCATION:
REPORTING TO :
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Research Director
Kisumu

Director of NRHS

The successful candidate will be based in Kisumu, Kenya, but with some travel to the ield. He/she will provide technical leadership
and guidance for all NRHS research program activities. The Research Director will work closely with project coordinators and
clinical staff as well as counterparts from the Ministry of Health, and implementing partners. The Research Director will be the Coinvestigator and/or the Principal Investigator on several grants and contracts.

Overall responsibility for effective management of research protocols to meet objectives and timelines in accordance with
NRHS and donor principles, policies and procedures.

Provide clinical oversight of HIV prevention, care and treatment services including medical male circumcision for research and
programmes.

Ensure monitoring systems are maintained and that project reviews and evaluations are carried out and reported as planned.

Ensure NRHS research procedures are adhered to, reports are comprehensive and on time, and that NRHS complies with all
legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.

Represent NRHS to the donors, provincial and national health authorities, NGOs, networks and other parties as necessary.

Prepare accurate, timely and innovative project proposals and reports

Provide oversight for staff at the UNIM Research and Training Center and research projects implemented by NRHS and its
partners

Ensure compliance with ethical requirements for conducting human subjects research

Identify new research areas and funding opportunities, conceptualize, prepare and submit research proposals for funding.

Manage research data and disseminate research indings through presentations and publications targeting diverse audiences.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB) is highly preferred, but other qualiications will be considered.
At least four years of experience in HIV-related and/or reproductive health research in a management or leadership position.
Experience in writing research grant proposals and protocols
Familiarity with the Kenyan health system and governmental structures
Excellent computer skills, report writing and budgeting experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills

Applications should include:

A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualiications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail
contact
A current CV
Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title Research Director on the subject line. Applications should
be received by the Human Resources Manager on or before 21st February, 2014.

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Procurement Short Term Consultancy

one local hire position
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
For its operation in Somalia, the World Bank is looking for a highly organized, energized and experienced professional to serve as the
Procurement Short Term Consultant (STC). The STC will be appointed to work for 150 working days spread over a period of one year
with possibility of extension based on work demand and successful performance of the candidate. This position is geared to assisting the
World Bank staff, Somalia Government and other agencies in implementing World Bank financed/administered programs. The STC will
be located at Nairobi, however, may be required to travel to Somalia, if needed and also depending on the security situation there. The
STC will draw on support, as necessary, of the Operations Solutions Team of the Global Center on Conflict, Security and Development
(CCSD) in Nairobi and will work under the guidance and supervision of the Procurement Hub Coordinator for Somalia, Sudan and South
Sudan based in Juba, South Sudan as well as the Regional Procurement Manager (RPM), AFTPE based in Washington DC.
Duties and Accountabilities:
(i) works independently on procurement matters in the performance of the Banks fiduciary and service functions; (ii) employs
appropriate methodologies for handling simple and complex procurement tasks; (iii) working across countries/sectors, is responsible
for reviewing and handling the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement; (iv) provides operational advice to clients and
Bank staff on concepts, policies and procedures for international and local procurement; (v) participates in missions as sole procurement
expert on large projects; (vi) assesses procurement implications of project design, evaluates institutional capacity of borrowers and
develops suitable procurement plans; (vii) negotiates and resolves difficult procurement issues with Borrower agencies and handles
questions/complaints on bidding and award issues; (viii) designs and conducts workshops to educate procurement professionals in the
Bank and in borrower; (ix) prepares a range of procurement-related documents and reports; (x) provides guidance, training and handson support to procurement and project staff of Somalia; (xi) interacts with Managers and Technical Specialists in the work unit and staff
from other agencies, donors, consultants and borrowers.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will be holder of a Master degree with a major in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Law, Procurement,
Finance, Business or Commerce) and relevant training in procurement work with at least five (5) years of direct relevant work experience
as Procurement Specialist or alternatively, having had responsibilities with a substantial content of his/her position in the procurement
area in or outside the World Bank. Good knowledge of all concepts and principles of and approaches to international procurement,
and of public procurement systems. Knowledge of procurement systems, practices and agencies in borrower countries. Specialized
knowledge of and significant experience in 2-3 substantive areas/aspects of procurement. Proven analytical and evaluative skills,
including the ability to independently provide well researched analyses of key procurement issues and problems.
Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement at all phases of Bank lending operations.
Understanding of Bank business objectives, policies and practices related to project/sector and critical links to procurement.
Task/project management skills. Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult
issues, both orally and in writing - English is Essential. Ability to identify complex issues and to respond and handle accordingly;
does not add unnecessary complexity to tasks or projects. Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective
business relationships with clients and colleagues. Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management
environment.
Electronic Applications:
Qualified candidates are requested to submit their Curriculum Vitae and statement of interest to JobsKenya@worldbank.org.
The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date is February 23, 2014.

VACANCIES
DRIVERS

A public sector agency wishes to recruit drivers aged between 20 and 30 years, who
must have a mean grade of C in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, a valid
driving licence and not less than 3 years experience in a reputable organization.
Preference will be given to candidates who have worked with the disciplined forces.
Candidates with demonstrated skills in basic vehicle mechanics and licensed to drive
vehicles classes BCE or more have an added advantage. Applicants must be Kenyan
citizens with no criminal record, and are physically fit.
Interested candidates meeting the stated qualifications and experience should submit
their handwritten applications giving their full names, I/D number, age, physical and
postal address, daytime telephone contact, and provide copies of academic and
professional qualifications, certificate of good conduct together with detailed CV by
Friday 21st February, 2014 to:
DNA/No. 1629 P.O. BOX 49010 - 00100 NAIROBI
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Seek career
advice

A career is a long-term
commitment. You dont want
to goof when selecting one. If
you are having difficulties in
making up your mind, dont
start guessing. Ask for help.
You will find it from professional
career advisers, friends and
family members. Take your
time, though. Remember that
advice is only a guide. The final
decision is your own. So listen,
too, to the inner voice.

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TRAINEE POSITIONS

VACANT POSITIONS
Nairobi Bottlers Limited

A dynamic organisation in the public sector wishes to recruit trainees for the
cadres detailed below:
DIPLOMA TRAINEES
Prospective candidates must be aged between 20-30 years and have a KCSE
mean grade of C and a college diploma, earned over at least 18 months of
study in a recognised institution, preferably in the following fields: Aeronautical
Engineering, Geo-Spatial Information, ICT/Computer Engineering, Aviation,
Surveying/Cartography, Electrical Engineering, Mass Communication,
Foreign Languages, Purchasing and Supplies, Fleet Management, Public
Administration, Psyschology/Counselling, Criminology, Office Management/
Secretarial Studies, Tourism/Hospitality, Information Systems Management,
Conflict Management, Community Work, Forensic Science, and Physical
Education.

The following Positions

have been advertised on
our website. Interested
candidates should log in
to the Careers Link and
apply.

GRADUATE TRAINEES
Prospective candidates must be aged between 20-31 years and must be
holders of a degree from recognised institutions preferably in the following
fields: Aeronautical Engineering, Geospatial Information, Computer
Engineering, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Foreign Languages, Architecture,
Political Science, Philosophy, International Relations, Sociology, Counselling,
Education, Law, Criminology and Environmental Studies.

www.cocacolasabco.com
Graduate in Training - GIT.
Human Resources
Advisor.
Good Manufacturing
Practice Technologist.

Holders of Diploma or Degree in aeronautical engineering, aviation, fleet

management, forensic science, and counselling must have at least 3 years
working experience.
All candidates must be Kenyan citizens with no criminal record, and are
physically fit. The candidates will undergo a training programme after which,
they will be deployed in various functions according to their individual
competence.

Coca-Cola Sabco Pty Ltd emphasizes growth and

developmental opportunities for their employees,
therefore internal candidates will be considered
before external candidates for this positions. We
thank all applicants for their interest; however only
those candidates whom are short listed will be
contacted for Interview.

Interested candidates meeting the stipulated qualifications should submit their

handwritten applications giving their full names, I/D number, age, physical and
postal address, daytime telephone contact, and provide copies of academic
and professional qualifications, certificate of good conduct together with
detailed CV by Friday 21st February, 2014 to:

DNA/ No. 1629 . P.O. BOX 49010 - 00100 NAIROBI

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.

VACANCIES FOR LITIGATION

ADVOCATES
We are a medium sized law firm based in Nairobi with a branch
network all over Kenya. We are looking for qualified self driven
individuals to fill the position of litigation advocates to be based
at any of the branches to deal with civil litigation matters.
The ideal candidate must:

Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Possess three (3) years post admission experience in
litigation, two years of which must have been in prosecution
and/or defence of accident compensation claims;
Hold a current practicing certificate;
Possess good communication, presentation, research and
analytical skills;
Be hands-on in interpretation and application of legal texts,
statues, rules and regulations;
Have excellent interpersonal skills;
Be able to work in a team and be result-oriented;
Have ability to handle pressure, meet tight deadlines and
work with minimum or no supervision; and
Be proficient in MS Office.

Individuals who meet the above requirements should send their

applications to the address/email below stating their current
and expected salary, along with a detailed CV, testimonials and
copies of their academic documents to reach us on or before
14th February 2014.
P. O. Box 40863 (00100) Nairobi, Kenya
Email: advocates-hire@gmail.com

GALANA OIL KENYA LTD

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Galana Oil Kenya Ltd is one of the leading
petroleum marketing companies in Kenya
with a growing network of service stations,
commercial customers and afliates in East &
Central Africa.
We seek to recruit highly skilled and enterprising
individuals to ll the following positions:

Territory Manager
Lubricants Sales Representative

Please visit our website www.galanaoil.com for

more details on each of the positions and the
application procedures.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
1st Floor, Taj Tower
Upper Hill Rd-Upper Hill
P. O. Box 11672-00100
Tel: 020 +254 20 4934000
Fax: +254 20 2714610 / +254 20 4934401

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VACANCIES
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
JOB REF: HR-EE-02-2014
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and
Central Africa with operations in print, electronics and digital media. It attracts
and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda,
and seeks to consolidate this position by recruiting an Electronics and Electrical
Engineer for our Production Department.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Engineer will be expected to deliver on
operational and technical requirements in accordance with quality standards.
Key

result areas will include:Annual planning and execution of maintenance tasks;

Supervision of service level providers on equipment and maintenance;
Problem solving during breakdowns promptly and solving problems at
the shortest time; and
Installing and commissioning of new equipment including hardware and
software.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

B.Sc. Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized
university;

At least 3 years relevant work experience gained from a reputable

organization preferably in a busy production plant or print shop;

Knowledge of personal computers hardware and software and LAN

experience;

Knowledgeable in applying best practice in print production;

Demonstrable capability to t in and contribute within a technical and

professional team; and

Ability to cope with pressure, work odd hours while adhering to tight
deadlines.
This position offers and excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive
remuneration package.
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed
CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 15th
February, 2014.

MANAGING EDITOR, NAIROBI NEWS

Job Ref. HR-ME-02-2014
Nation Media Group is also recruiting a Managing Editor for its newest
newspaper title, the Nairobi News.
Targeted at the Nairobi resident, Nairobi News is a thrice-weekly newspaper
with a lively mix of news, features and commentaries accompanied by a
dynamic news website and mobile news service.
This position is for an experienced journalist with an outstanding record as a
reporter or sub-editor. He or she will have a track record of leading newsroom
teams, an ability to manage stories and oversee production of pages and will
boast a solid network of news sources in Nairobi County.
If you consider yourself a Nairobi native at heart and can capture the drama of
life in Kenyas largest county in a compelling newspaper package, you are the
person we are looking for.
You will have a university degree or post-graduate qualication in journalism
and must have worked in a busy newsroom for over six years.

Searching with a purpose

Are you constantly struggling to fit into listed requirements of recruiting firms, or does your job search involve
targeting companies that march your career goals and values? The latter, career advisers say, should be your
approach. You dont want to land a job you will wish you never took after only a year or less.

Avoid oversleeping

That you have not found a job to wake up to does not mean you should be getting out of bed at 10am. Surprise
opportunities do arise occasionally, and you dont want to be caught half-asleep when someone calls at 9am to
discuss an employment possibility.

Please send your application and a detailed CV online to Human Resources at

http://careers.nationmedia.com before 13th February, 2014.

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ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCIES
We are an agricultural State Corporation specializing in tea production and forestry conservation. We
urgently seek to recruit dynamic individuals to fill the following positions:1. Zone Manager
Job Profile: Reporting to the Area Manager, the
successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring
continuous development and improvement of
agricultural farm technologies and methods to attain
set production objectives and goals, and also ensuring
development and improvement of forest conservation
in the zone as per the plans and strategies of the
Corporation.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing the Zonal office in accordance
with approved policies and procedures of the
Corporation.
Monitoring the performance of all green leaf
production units and forest conservation in the
assigned zone.
Enhancing quality standards of green leaf and
forest conservation as per approved policies.
Participating in the preparation of budget and
control through effective utilization of available
resources in the Zone.
Preparing and implementing approved scheduled
work plans for all field activities.
Monitoring and reviewing the production and forest
conservation level against set targets.
Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their
development and training needs.
Preparing timely and accurate reports and
distributing them to appropriate users.
Planning and operating the transport system,
including proper maintenance of transport fleet for
green leaf collection and delivery to the factories.
Planning and coordinating agricultural and forest
development projects in the Zone, including
monitoring the expansion of tea growing areas and
their respective hectares.
Ensure that all zonal resources are effectively and
efficiently managed.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications and Competencies
Must be a holder of a degree in Bsc (Agriculture)
and a diploma in Management.
Holders of MBA have an added advantage.
Must be a person with excellent interpersonal
skills, attention to details, unquestionable integrity,
team player and able to work with minimum
supervision.
Must have good negotiation and conflict
resolution skills.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant
experience.
2. Out growers Manager
Job Profile: Reporting to the Factory Unit Manager,
the officer will be responsible for ensuring continuous
supply of green leaf tea from the out growers to the
factory.
Key responsibilities
To recruit and register tea out growers to supply
green leaf tea to the factory.
Planning and projecting the out growers production
and informing the factory for planning purposes.
Ensuring quality and timely delivery of green leaf to
the factory.
Maintaining data and information regarding the out
growers production.
Ensuring timely payments to Outgrowers for green
leaf tea deliveries.
Identifying and designating the green leaf
collection points and ensuring proper structures
and shades for green leaf collection centres that
conform to the factory requirements are in place.
Ensuring efficient collection/transport of green leaf
tea from outgrowers.
Ensuring provision of extension services to the out
growers.
Ensuring timely supply of inputs to the out
growers.
Ensuring effective management of out growers
credit facility system.
Ensuring effective communication between factory
and the out growers.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
Qualifications and Competencies
Must be a holder of a degree in BSc. (Agriculture)
or its equivalent
Possession of MBA or diploma in management is
an added advantage.
Must be computer literate.
Must be a person with excellent interpersonal
skills, attention to details, unquestionable integrity,
team player and able to work with minimum
supervision.

Must have good negotiation and conflict resolution

skills.
Must have a minimum of 5 years practical
experience in tea industry.
3. Tea Blending Supervisor
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Commercial
Unit, the successful candidate will be responsible for
supervision of day to day activities of blending to meet
established processing and quality standards.
Key responsibilities
Maintain adequate raw material (tea) inventory.
Preparation of blend sheets as per approve
production schedules.
Monitor blending operations to ensure accuracy
and validate quality to approval standards.
Provide effective direction and coordination
of blending activities in terms of product cost,
material usage, equipment utilization and
continuous improvement.
Observe compliance to manufacturing processes
and plant safety.
Qualifications and Competencies
Must be a holder of a Diploma in Food Technology,
or its equivalent.
manufacturing environment
Should possess ability to achieve results
independently but also through others.
Should possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in computer.
Should be passionate in meeting the customer
satisfaction.
Must have a minimum of 3 years supervisory
experience in tea blending.
4. Sales Representatives
Job Purpose: Managing and developing business,
servicing and ensuring customer requirements are
met.
Key Responsibilities:
Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales
targets as agreed with supervisor.
Promote, seek and secure sales orders for
company products and participate in all sales and
marketing events within the allocated territory.
To keep distributors aligned to the agreed plans
and ensure availability at all outlets within the
allocated sales territory.
Monitor sales of distributors, stockists and
key accounts on a regular basis and report
accordingly.
Collect and account for all sales proceeds
accordingly.
Listing and ensuring company products achieve
desired visibility at traditional retail and key
accounts trade.
Prepare and maintain a record on sales activities
and other related market activities including
those on competition and advice management
accordingly.
Train and supervise sales promoters carrying out
special promotion events and ensure effective
execution of their tasks.
Carry out market intelligence to establish
competition and presence of counterfeit or fake
products.
Participate in execution and implementation of
trade and consumer activities as rolled out.
Qualifications and competencies
Must be a holder of a degree in business related
field from a recognized Institution and a holder of
a diploma in sales and marketing
Computer literacy.
Must have a clean driving license and able to
travel extensively.
Should possess excellent sales and negotiation
skills as well as ability to reach a consultative and
solution based sell.
Should be passionate in meeting the customer
satisfaction.
Must have a minimum 2 years experience in
sales, preferably in FMCG
5. Management Trainee
The Management trainees will participate in an
extensive, well-structured training program, designed
to provide a strong knowledge of all aspects of
tea field operations. The purpose is to prepare the
Management trainees for Management positions
within three years of experience with the Corporation.
Qualifications and competencies
Must be a holder of BSc. (Agriculture) or in a
related field.
Must be a person with excellent interpersonal skills
and unquestionable integrity.

Interested qualified candidates should submit their applications enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vita, day time
telephone contacts, current gross salary, names and contacts of three referees, copies of relevant professional
and academic certificates and testimonials to the address below, not later than 21st February, 2014.
DNA/1630
P. O. Box 49010-00100
NAIROBI.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
We are a leading regional based company, whose core business is to manufacture and market a wide range of
beverages. Our market leading brands are in demand across Kenya, and the Eastern and Central African Region.
We are currently seeking highly motivated and experienced professionals to manage sales and distribution of
these brands within defined geographic areas.

AREA SALES MANAGER

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Distribution, the holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility
of ensuring consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through planning, deployment and management of
sales personnel in locations under their jurisdiction. In addition, the holder of this position will manage customer
relations with various stakeholders in their assigned areas.
Key

Responsibilities
Preparing, planning and executing Area Sales Distribution and Marketing Coverage Programs;
Effectively implementing the Companys distribution strategy in their regions;
Ensuring productvisibility and branding in outlets in line with the Company standards;
Implementing management routines in the area; these include daily sales reports, customer lists, route
coverage etc;
Planning and managing budgets for the assigned area;
Monitoring and reporting on sales against approved budget;
Monitoring and reporting on market developments;
Sales promotions and merchandising to achieve maximum product availability, visibility and awareness at
area levels;
Managing a team of sales force (Sales Executives) to ensure achievement of set targets at territory
levels;
Managing credit control function for the Sales Region as per Company Policy and collection of Sales
Debts;
Managing customer care in line with Company business strategy;
Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Competencies

A Holder of a Business Degree from a recognised University;

Computer Literate;

An MBA in marketing will be an added advantage;

A high degree of strategic and commercial aptitude as well as excellent communication skills;

At least 5 years experience in managing a sales team in an FMCG Organization;

Good planner, organizer and effective decision maker;

Strong leadership ability;

Holder of a valid driving licence.

If you are the right candidate for the above role and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications
given, submit your application letter, attached to a detailed CV with copies of academic and professional
certificates to;
DN/A 1631
49010 - 00100
NAIROBI.
So as to reach us not later than Friday,February 21st, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- We are an equal opportunity employer -

Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)

Regional Nutrition Specialist
Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting rm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for the Famine Early
Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET III) project. FEWS NET is the worlds premier provider of high quality food security analysis and early warning.
Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, this $200 million, ve-year activity (2012-2016) aims to collaborate with international,
regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues in
order to inform appropriate humanitarian response. The project currently covers 31 countries, with plans to expand over the coming three-year phase.
Chemonics International Inc. is looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and
demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work. This is a local-hire position based in Nairobi, Kenya with some international travel
in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the United States. Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to fewsnutrition@gmail.com
by February 28, 2014.
Position Description
Nutritional status is an indicator of food security for donors, food
security practitioners, and the public. It is a critical input for
comprehensive food security analysis. Improved early warning-related
nutrition knowledge is vital to inform program planning and improve
preparedness for potential nutrition crises.

Supporting the analysis and reporting of nutritional information in

regular reports by staff;
Contributing to other FEWS NET information products required by
the local and DC-based team;
Reporting on progress while also following monitoring and
evaluation of the implementation plan.

There are ve major elements in FEWS NETs nutrition work:

Build a nutrition knowledge base
Develop analytical capability
Conduct nutrition causal analysis research
Fully integrate nutrition into analyses framework and core
monitoring and assessment plan
Integrate nutrition into decision support

The Regional Nutrition Specialist is an integral member of the

FEWS NET regional team and will work under the supervision of
the Nutrition Advisor. S/He will collaborate with a team of regional
technical experts and other technical staff of the region under the
leadership of the Regional Technical Manager. The RNS will be
required to travel intensely within his/her region of posting, and some
international travel in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the United
States may be required.

The Regional Nutrition Specialist (RNS) will help develop a nutritional

database, and provide guidance for the integration of nutritional
information into FEWS NETs food security and early warning analysis.
The RNS will also undertake other activities to increase the knowledge
base of health and nutrition within a food security context. The RNS
will support the Nutrition Advisor in implementing Early Warning
Systems through training and capacity building while offering support
and guidance to FEWS NET staff and partners. The RNS will also
coordinate nutrition eld work in his or her regional of assignment.
Activities
The main activities of the RNS include, but are not limited to:
Implementing the training and capacity building program for FEWS
NET staff and partners;
Supporting the Nutrition Advisor in developing guidance
documents and country program analyses;
Undertaking nutrition analysis as well as highlighting and
contextualizing the most appropriate interventions and advise its
utility for nutrition security early warning systems;
Contributing to identifying and provide technical support to new
partnerships;
Providing technical support and facilitating the development and
rollout of guidelines on how to integrate nutrition early warning
systems and decisions support;
Travelling within the region as and when required to form part of
the quick deployment team to conduct surveys when necessary;
Contributing to relevant operations research as required and
development of nutrition products;

Qualications
At minimum, a masters degree in a discipline that is directly
relevant to nutrition and/or food security;
At least ve years of relevant regional experience in a nutritionrelated eld with direct applications in food security and early
warning;
At least ve years of experience working with food security
information systems, food security analysis, nutrition, food security
in the context of conict, and other related elds;
Demonstrated ability to effectively conduct rapid assessments, focus
group discussions, key information interviews, and other rapid
rural appraisal techniques;
Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with
partners and stakeholders;
Excellent computer, communication, analytical, and report-writing
skills
Additional desired qualications
Experience working with USAID;
Knowledge of French
GIS and mapping skills; and
Supervisory, management, and donor coordination experience.
The successful candidate must be able to speak, read, and write nal
reports in English and the local/regional language(s). Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

United Nations Support Office for AMISOM

DEADLINE FOR
APPLICATIONS:
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:
GRADE:
SECTIONS UNIT:

13 February 2014

LOCATION:
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
NUMBER:

UNSOA/PMS/555/2014

For details follow this link http://notesapps.unon.org/notesapps/vacs.nsf

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN KENYA

VACANCIES
CARE International in Kenya is looking for well organized and highly motivated
individuals who are result-oriented to fill the following positions:
Water Officer (REF: WO/2/2014). Based in Dadaab
Reporting to the WASH Coordinator, the Water Officer will be responsible for ensuring
the existence of an efficient and effective water supply system in the project and inspect
& monitor the water supply & maintenance of the reticulation system with a view to
ensuring minimal water flow interruptions during the water supply period in the respective
refugee camps.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

MANDERA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Property Management Assistant

GL-6
Property Management Section/
Property Control and Inventory Unit
Nairobi and Mombasa

Please quote;

Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the

e-mail.

Personal History Form (P.11 or PHP) should be attached with

the cover letter. The P.11 is on the http://www.unon.org/content/
employment-opportunities. CVs will not be accepted.
Applications to be sent to - Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and
women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its
principal and subsidiary organs.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING,
PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

P.O. BOX 13-70300, MANDERA

NOTICE
The Mandera County Government wishes to inform all illegible bidders for
all the roads projects advertised on the 3rd February, 2014 Daily Nation
Newspaper, that a mandatory site visit and /or Bidders Conference shall be
held on the venue, date and time as per the schedule below.
TENDER
No.
All Roads
Projects

MEETING VENUE

DATE

START TIME

Mandera County
11th February,2013 10.00 AM
Government Headquaters
Conference Hall

Prices quoted for the projects should include all taxes and must be
expressed in Kenyan shillings and shall remain valid for a period of 90 days
from the date of tender opening.
COUNTY SECRETARY
MANDERA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Auto Mechanic (REF: AM: 02/2014). Based in Dadaab

Reporting to the workshop foreman, the Auto Mechanic will be repairing and servicing
fleet booked into the workshop, diagnosing faults in the fleet and determining the
extent of repairs required. Strip, fit and replace components on fleet of various makes,
types and kinds. S/he shall undertake inspections, repairs and routine preventative
maintenance for fleet in Dadaab region and ensure that all vehicles, plant and equipment
meet or exceed set repair and maintenance standards.

NOTICE

Assistant Auto Mechanic (REF: AAM: 02/2014). Based in Dadaab

Reporting to the Auto Mechanic, the incumbent will be in charge of the overall cleaning
of MSU workshop, servicing of workshop equipments, cleaning of vehicles, components
and arranging vehicles at dispatch bay. The incumbent will Observe Workshop Standard
Operating Procedures, Internal Control Procedures and CARE Kenyas vehicle operation
& maintenance management policy.
Parts Technician (REF: PT: 02/2014). Based in Dadaab
Reporting to the Logistics Coordinator, the main purpose of this position is to receive,
unpack and sort incoming spare parts and workshop consumables. Identify, label and
catalogue items received, store items in warehouse, tool room or supply area, issue and
distribute parts and consumables for internal use, replenish parts and consumables.
The detailed job description can be reviewed on our website; www.care.or.ke
Applications
If you feel you meet the requirements for any of these positions, send your application
letter indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV
and telephone contacts of three professional referees to: The Human Resources &
Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke
so as to be received not later than 14th February , 2014. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

VACANCY
HIVOS REGIONAL OFFICE, NAIROBI
Hivos is looking for Monitoring and Evaluation Ofcer, for
its African Biogas Partnership Programme (ABPP). The ideal
candidate should have a strong social-economic background.
ABPP is a partnership between Hivos (overall management)
and SNV (technical Assistance) co-funded by the Dutch
Governmental Development Cooperation agency (DGIS). The
Programme, aims to establish a domestic biogas sector in 5
African countries (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and
Uganda) over the period 2014-2017
For full application details go to:
http://east-africa.hivos.org/vacancies

Kevin Otieno Rawinji (ID 23293815)

This notice serves to confirm that as of 23rd January 2014
Kevin Otieno Rawinji (ID 23293815) is no longer employed
by Getbucks/Emu-Inya Enterprises.
He, therefore, is not authorised to act on any transaction
or business matters on behalf of the company and the
company will not be held responsible for any transaction by
him as of the effective date.
By Order GetBucks/Emu-Inya Enterprises

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NUMERICAL MACHINING COMPLEX LTD.

TENDER NOTICE

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Numerical Machining Complex Ltd. invites Citizen Contractors to apply for Tenders to supply the following
goods:
TENDER REF. NO.
NMC/09/2013-2014

NMC/10/2013-2014

NMC/11/2013-2014

TENDER NAME
Mig & Tig Welding Machine

TENDER
SECURITY
2% of Tender Sum

Guillotine Shearing Machine

2% of Tender Sum

TENDER CLOSING DATE

(EAST AFRICAN TIME)
Friday February 21st, 2014 at
10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

Sheet/Plate Metal Rolling

Machine

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

Hardened Gear Finishing

Machine

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

Heat Treatment Induction

Heating Type

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

250 Kg Induction Furnace (NonFerrous)

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

300 Ton Power Press

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

Universal Tool & Cutter Grinder

Surface Grinder
CNC Lathe Machine

NMC/12/2013-2014

Universal Cylindrical Grinder

(External & Internal)

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

3No. 1000KVA Power Backup

Generators

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

1No. 500KVA Power Backup

Generator

2% of Tender Sum

10.00 A.M.
Friday February 21st, 2014 at

THE JUDICIARY
INVITATION FOR BIDS
JUDICIAL PERFROMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (JPIP)
CREDIT No. 5181-KE
SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF MOTOR VEHICLES
TENDER NO. JPIP/NCB/02/2013-2014
1.

The Government of Kenya has received nancing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Judicial
Performance Improvement Project (JPIP), (being implemented by the Judiciary of the Republic
of Kenya, hereafter referred to as the Purchaser) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward
payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles.

2.

The Judiciary now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Supply and delivery of Motor vehicles
as indicated in the table below:

Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the respective tender name and
reference number with instructions do not open before the given closing date and time should be deposited
in the Tender Box situated at Numerical Machining Complex Ltd Headquarters reception area or sent by registered
mail to:
Managing Director
Numerical Machining Complex Ltd.
P.O. Box 70660-00400
Nairobi.
So as to be received on or before Friday February 21st, 2014 at 10.00 A.M. East African time. The tenders will
be opened immediately thereafter at NMC main Board Room in the presence of the bidders or their representatives
who choose to attend. Bids will be valid for 90 days after bid opening.
Bulky documents that cannot fit in the tender box can be delivered to the Managing Directors Office situated on
ground floor and clearly indicated on the envelope, Do not open before Friday February 21st, 2014.
NMC Ltd. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders either in whole or in part.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
NUMERICAL MACHINING COMPLEX LTD.

Items

1.

Bus, Semi-Luxury 62 Passengers

Quantity
1

2.

Saloon car, Petrol,1600-1800cc

3.

Executive Microbus, Diesel, 9 passengers

4.

Microbus, Diesel 14 Passengers

3.

Bidders may quote for any one lot, more than one lot or for all the lots. Each lot will be evaluated and
awarded separately

4.

Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures but will in all respects
comply with the World Banks Procurement Guidelines for Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting
Service (January 2011 Edition) and is open to all eligible bidders as dened in the Procurement Guidelines.
In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Banks policy on conict of
interest.

5.

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the address below during ofce hours,
08.00 hours to 17.00 hours, Monday to Friday, exclusive of holidays. Bidders can inspect the bidding
documents at the address given below during ofce 08.00 hours to 17.00 hours, Monday to Friday,
exclusive of holidays.

6.

A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased and collected by interested eligible
bidders at the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya shillings 1,000.00 (one
thousand shillings). Payments shall be made to the Judiciary Nairobi Court fees Account at Kenya
Commercial Bank, Moi Avenue Branch, Account No. 1116928477. Upon payment of the tender
fee, bidders are required to obtain an ofcial receipt from the cash ofce, Ofce, Milimani Law courts,
Nairobi. Bidders may also obtain the tender documents from the Judiciary website at the following link
www.judiciary.go.ke/ free of charge. No arrangements have been made for other methods of delivery
of bidding documents.

7.

Bids (clearly marked with the tender number and name and no other markings) must be delivered to the
address below on or before 8 March 2014 at 12.30 hours. Electronic bidding will NOT be permitted.
Late bids will be rejected. Bids appropriately addressed will be publicly opened in the presence of the
bidders or the bidders representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below.

8.

All bids must be accompanied by Bid Security equivalent to 2% of their bid price

9.

The addresses referred to above are:

10.00 A.M.

Interested and eligible candidates may get further information, inspect and obtain the tender documents upon
payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh.1,000.00 in the form indicated in the tender document at the Procurement
Office, Numerical Machining Complex Ltd Headquarters ground floor, off Workshop Road - Industrial Area,
Nairobi, during normal working hours (0800hrs 1700hrs).

Lot No.

(i)

Address for obtaining further information.

Integrated Fiduciary Agent (IFA),
Judiciary Performance Improvement Project,
9th Floor, Rahimtulla Tower, Upper Hill Road,
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: jpip.procurement@judicary.go.ke

(ii)

Address where to inspect or collect the bidding documents.

Directorate of Supply Chain Management Services,
7th oor, Rahimtulla Tower, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi, Kenya

(iii)

Address where bids will be delivered.

Tender Box provided at the Judiciarys Ofces on Ground Floor of Rahimtulla
Tower, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Or if delivery by post
Addressed and posted to:
Deputy Chief Registrar
ATT: Integrated Fiduciary Agent (IFA),
Judiciary Performance Improvement Project,
7th oor, Rahimtulla Tower, Upper Hill Road,
P. O. Box 30041-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail: jpip.procurement@judicary.go.ke

(v)

Address where bids will be opened.

4th Floor, Mara Room, Rahimtulla Tower, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi.
Deputy Chief Registrar
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 2 2221221
Fax: 318172, Kenya, Nairobi
E-mail: dcrj@judiciary.go.ke

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MIGORI COUNTY GOVERNMENT

PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE YEAR 2014/15 BUDGET

As enshrined in the constitution 2010 and the public financial

management Act 2012, public participation in financial
management is a requirement in budget making process. In
view of this, the Migori County Government has organized public
hearings to enable sector working groups present their budgets
proposals for the year 2014/15 as follows;
DATE

TIME

Tuesday 11TH Feb 2014

10:00am Rongo

Wednesday 12th Feb 2014 10.00

am

SUB COUNTY VENUE

Nyatike

Town hall
World vision Hall

Thursday 13th Feb 2014

10:00am Kuria East

Dcs office

Friday 14th Feb 2014

10:00
am

Town Hall

Tuesday 18th Feb 2014

10:00am Kuria West

Awendo

CDF Hall

Wednesday 19th Feb 2014 10:00am Uriri

Dcs office

Thursday 20th Feb 2014

10:00am Suna East

DOs office

Friday 21st Feb 2014

10:00am Suna West

Migori Teachers
College Stadium

The purpose of the public hearings is to receive feedback from

the public and stakeholders in order to validate the sector budget
proposals for the next budget and also assist in the preparation of
the county fiscal strategy paper.
The public hearings will commence at 10:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm.
Charles k. Mukele
Interim county secretary.

Ukulima Co-op House

Hailesellasie Avenue
P.O Box 44071, GPO 00100
Nairobi

TANA AND ATHI RIVERS DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY
EXTENSION OF TENDER CLOSING/
OPENING DATE
TENDER NO.: TARDA/EOI/038/20132014: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF MUNYU MULTIPURPOSE
RESERVOIR PROJECT AND GREATER KIBWEZI
IRRIGATION PROJECT
AND
TENDER NO.: TARDA/ EOI/ 039/ 2013/2014:
EXPRESSIONOF INTEREST FOR PREPARATION
OF CONCEPT PAPER FOR HIGH RISE OFFICE
BLOCK IN UPPERHILL AREA
Reference is made to the above tenders
Due to numerous requests for clarications from
prospective bidders, we wish to notify you that the
tender closing/opening date has been extended from
Friday 7th February 2014 at 12.00 Noon for 7 days
until 14th February 2014 at 12.00 Noon.
Steven G. Ruimuku
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Telephone 020 2785000,

0720 179991
Email ukulimasacco@yahoo.com

The correct position

We wish to respond to an article on page 36 of the Sunday Nation of 2nd
February 2014 that was captioned Ukulima Sacco Society freezes
loans to its staff.
I wish to categorically state that the Society has at no time frozen loans to
its members as alleged by the Paper. Indeed, we are still extending the
same loan services as has been happening in the past.
What we have done, is to put into place measures to ensure that the loans
so granted are recovered, thus the requirements that members applying for
loans attach:1. Letter from former employer deploying the officer to the County;
2. Letter confirming the officers deployment/absorption by the County
Government;
3. A certified copy of the members January payslip as was
communicated in our circular to all our Branch Chairmen/Ladies;
These measures were taken in good faith and with a view to ensuring
recovery of the loans so granted. They are aimed at forestalling any loss
of members funds due to non recovery/defaults that were bound to arise
in their absence. We had no intention whatsoever of denying/restricting
members access to our loan products as the article indicated.
We wish to assure our members that the Society is and will continue
discharging its obligations to them. We request for your patience/
understanding over this issue and look forward to serving you as has been
in the past.
With best wishes for 2014,
DR. P.K. CHERONO
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

TENDER NOTICE
ADDENDUM
Proposed Water Intake for Chuka University
(TENDER NO.CU/9/2013-2014 )

In reference to the tender advert appearing in the

Daily Nation and The Star newspapers on Friday
24th January, 2014, there will be a mandatory pre
tender site visit on Monday 10/02/2014.
All interested bidders will assemble at Chuka
University at 10.00 am. The bidders should be
properly dressed to trek about 4 km through a forest
to visit the site.
The closing date for tender submission is extended
to 14/02/2014
All other details remain the same
Vice-Chancellor
Chuka University

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NYANDARUA

COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF HOMA BAY

P.O. BOX 20-40300 HOMA BAY

TENDER NOTICE

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NYANDARUA

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
RECRUITMENT OF ECD TEACHERS
Applications are herby invited from qualified Early Childhood Development teachers to be
employed in Nyandarua County Public Pre-Primary Schools.
400 positions shall be recruited for now and more positions shall be advertised after July
2014.
Requirements for Appointment
Already serving as an ECD Teacher in a Public Pre-Primary School in the County
Hold at least a Certificate from KNEC in ECD
Those who hold a Diploma in ECD shall have an added advantage
Recommendation letter from the Head Teacher
Candidate must meet all requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Has a minimum of 5 years experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach children in Pre-Primary School
Mould the young to become responsible citizens in the future
Inculcate ideals of Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya to the children
Be an active player in promoting education standards
Application and Condition of Service
Applications should be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and
professional certificates, head teacher recommendation letter, national identity card,
Clearance Certificates to conform with Chapter Six of The Constitution i.e. Good
Conduct, Credit reference Bureau, Higher Education loans Board. Kenya Revenue
Authority tax Compliance.
Successful candidates shall for now be paid a monthly lump sum of Kshs 10,000 as top
up of what the school management is paying until 30th June 2014 when the scheme of
service shall be put in place.
Applications should reach the under signed on or before Friday 14th February, 2014.

RECRUITMENT AS MEMBER TO COUNTY POLICING

AUTHORITY

The County Assembly of Homa Bay wishes to invite bids from

eligible construction companies for general building works for
the Proposed Renovation of County Assembly Hall and Offices.
Interested bidders MUST be registered with the National Construction Authority (NCA)
Women, youth, persons with disabilities and upcoming contractors are encouraged to apply.
Bidders may examine and obtain detailed tender documents during normal working hours at
Procurement Office in County Assembly Building on weekdays during working hours between
9.00am-4.00pm upon payment of a non-refundable amount of Kshs. 3000.00 (three thousand
Kenya shillings only) for each tender document. This amount is deposited in the Homa Bay
County Assembly Account .01141456870100 Homa Bay branch Co-operative Bank on which an
official receipt will be issued upon production of original deposit bank slip. A copy of the receipts
MUST be attached to the tender document upon submission.
Qualification for tendering (MANDATORY).
The bidders are expected to include the following in their bids:a) Copy of certificate of Registration/In cooperation
b) Copy of valid tax compliance certificate
c) Copy of registration certificate with the National Constriction Authority in Category 5 and above
d) Bid security inform of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank equivalent to 1% of the tender
sum and in the format specified in the tender document
e) The criteria of evaluation of bides shall be within either Negative or Positive 10 % of the
engineers estimate alongside others as described in the tender document
f) The description and scope of works is as described in the tender documents
g) Prices quoted should include all taxes and must be expressed in Kenya Shillings and shall
remain valid for a period of 90 days from the date of tender opening
h) Completed tender document in a sealed envelope and clearly marked and addressed to County
Assembly of Homa Bay P.O. BOX 20-40300 HOMA BAY and be deposited in tender box at the
County Assembly Entrance on or before 27th February 2014 10.00am.
i) Bids shall be opened soon thereafter in the committee room located within the building in the
presence of bidders or their representative who chose to attend.
MICHAEL MIRERI
PROCUREMENT OFFICER

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Pursuant to Section 41(1)(2) of the national Police Service Act of 2011, the County Public
Service Board of Nyandarua hereby invites applications from suitable candidates to be
recruited as Members of County Policing Authority.
Qualified citizens of Nyandarua County to represent the following Six Categories are
invited to apply:
(ii) Community Based Organization
(i) Business Sector
(iii) Women
(iv) Persons with special needs
(v) Religious Organizations; and (vi) Youth
Requirements for Appointment
Hold a minimum of KCSE or equivalent
Person of known good character and integrity in the community
Has good organization skills and have passion for good governance
A strategist who will ensure designed goals are implemented successfully
Candidate must meet all the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Has minimum 5 years experience in public affairs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Attend County policing authority meetings
Assist in designing strategies to minimize crime rate in the County
Play a lead role in participatory planning and civic education
Inculcate ideals of Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya to the citizens
Work closely with other arms of the National and County Governments in
addressing topical issues that concern security matters e.g. alcohol and drug abuse
Disseminate timely information to the public on security matters
Institutionalize effective Community Policing and Nyumba Kumi initiatives
Conditions of Application and Service
Applications should be accompanied with current Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic
and professional certificates, national identity, Clearance Certificates to conform with
Chapter Six i.e. Good Conduct, Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans
Board, Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance.
Indicate clearly the category among the Six you are applying to represent.
Also indicate the Sub County and Ward you hail from.
You shall be working with the Chairperson of the County Policing Authority.
Terms of employment are Contract.
Applications should reach the under signed on or before Friday 28th February, 2014.
Secretary
County Public Service Board
Po Box 701-20303, OL KALOU

GOVERNMENT OF MACHAKOS COUNTY

PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR VARIOUS POSTS
We refer to our earlier advertisement in the month of October 2013
seeking applications for various positions as indicated here below
in the County Public Service. The Board is pleased to inform the
applicants to check the list of shortlisted candidates and interview
schedules in the Machakos County Government website: www.mach
akosgovernment.com/jobs or on our notice boards at our Machakos
County Government Headquarters.
1. SUB-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
REF: MKS/CPSB/2013/23
2. DEPUTY SUB-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REF: MKS/CPSB/2013/24
All shortlisted applicants are required to bring their National ID and
Original copies of clearance certificates from:
(a) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(b) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
(d) Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
Secretary
Machakos County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 603-90100
Machakos.

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

NAIROBI &
UPCOUNTRY

SHADE SPECIAL DAYS

OF CHICKEN (300GMS) GET A FREE
ADDITIONAL F NOT SATISFIED.
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STARTER

A VEGETABLE SALAD DAY

(MONDAY)
ENJOY FREE VEGETABLE SALAD
AS AN APPETIZER AS YOU WAIT
FOR YOUR MEALS.

C FRUITS DAY (FRIDAY)

GET FREE FRESH FRUIT SALADS
AFTER MEALS.

B CHICKEN DAY (WEDNESDAY)

EAT MORE FOR LESS BUY APLATE

GET THE REAL TASTE OF MEAT

FOR RESERVATION CALL: 020-2014374, 0733-619679, 020-2623810, 070-441488

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A109 Lost
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LOSS of title deed No. Chania/
Ngorongo 3527 0728073478

LOST Title Deed, Kiegoi/ Kinyanka/

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LOST Title deed Thika / mun Blk

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A116 Marriage
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LONG term sms LOVE to 22014
Love partner sms 0729-758805
STABLE SINGLES 0727574565

APPLE BEEZ

Track Spouse Read SMS 0720940696

TRACK ua cheating partner cal
trackways africa 0788404275

WHITES call/sms 0726946644

PERSONAL SERVICES
A167 Acupuncture
DIABETES - Disorders and Pains.
3744885, 0737540562, 0721170217

INTERSECTION
MUNYU / GABERONE RD
BEHIND ACCRA RD

CLUB ELEGANCE
PARKLANDS RD,
NXT TO SHELL

CLUB CALDINO
3rd Flr China Center
Ngong Rd

FIRM-UP- afterdelivery and slim-up

3744885, 0737540562, 0721170217

MENSIZE and Failure / Low Desire.

3744885, 0737540562, 0721170217
PAINS - Back, Hip, Knee & Gout.
3744885, 0737540562, 0721170217

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vitamins,
minerals
and
fiber.50 mls daily is enough
to maintain good health.
SPRINGS WHEATGRASS
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Rich in fiber and minerals. Just
put in water, juice et.c. Also
available in capsules form.
SPRINGS WHEATGRASS
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Ensure a daily source of
carbohydrates
minerals
and fiber.
Available in major supermarkets,
Zucchini greengrocers, our
agents and offices.
Manufactured by SPRINGS FARM
NATURAL PRODUCTS
TEL 0722758013, 0725404661,
0202340474
Website:springshealthcare.org.
While shopping, insist on
SPRINGS FARM BRANDS
of Wheatgrass products.

A258 Marriage & Family Counselling

DR. KARIM
HELPS IN
Lost love
Business
Politics
Menspower
Spiritualist
Lost Items
Cases/HIV
Cancer
Located in Nairobi, River Road, near
Equity Bank, Mombasa kwa Pembe
za Ndovu, Metric Hotel. For more
details call 0724614636 / 0721783535

A265 Medical

SMOKING - Stop all Addictions.

3744885, 0737540562, 0721170217

Friday 7th February 2014

EMMA JALAMO
THIS SATURDAY ONYI PAPA J.

THIS SUNDAY BANA KATARO BAND

Every Wednesday ONYANGO ALEMO

Club Paris Umoja Reggae every Sunday & Enjoy Rhumba
every Wednesday @ New Paris Lounge by DJ Dickie
Every Thursday

Rhumba
Special

THE ONLY REASON TO BE THERE

FRIDAY 7/2/2014 (Entry 200/-)

3rd Floor is full of fun with in-house DJs (Dj Taylor & Dj Hani) (everyday is a
theme night) Sunday is a Family Fun day with Comedies starting at 4.00pm.
Basement Parking Available

JOHN JNR & EGWE

Karoke Night with Lady Nunez, VDJ by

Dj Dea so every Friday
M-PESA AVAILABLE
Every Wed; Country Nite with Carlos & The Band

FRIDAY 7TH Feb 2014

LIVE ON STAGE

KEN WA MARIA

THIS SATURDAY JAMBO EXPERIENCE

WITH ONE MAN GUITAR - KILUNDA
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FRIDAY 7/2/2014

JOHN MUASA MAUDA

MADANJI PERIMETER

SATO 8/2/2014 (ENTRY 200/=)

JOHN JUNIOR

KEN WA MARIA

COME ENJOY NYAMA CHOMA AND KUKU CHOMA

SECURE PARKING AVAILABLE

Sunday 9/2/2014

RHUMBA JAPAN

J. JNR. &

EVERY WED. ALFA NYUKI with Likonga Musica

EVERY THUR. TEDDY SUKA with
Rhumba & Zilizopendwa
MADANJI

FANTANELA Parlour 0722789281

MAGIC touch P/lands 0706-950311

POOJA Aroma 0722108363
TRM new msG f/p 0715646999

A188 Counselling

A202 Entertainment

EMBAKASI-AIRPORT NORTH RD.

Every Weekend Mugithi with Man Gichure.

Best place for Corporate, private and evening parties.

0707758259 size hardrock delay 200

EGWE BANDASSON (Entry 100/-)

MAXLAND RESTAURANT I - WAIYAKI WAY

NEXT TO SHELL PETROL STATION

0700588199 men VigRX & Maxman

PRAYER/PROPHESY

THE DEN SPORTS BAR

JOHN WALKER MURITHI

A181 Beauty

JOHN JUNIOR
SATO 8th Feb 2014;

NOW OPENS ROOF TOP BAR WITH EXCELLENT VIEW OF THIKA SUPER
HIGHWAY FOR MUGITHI EVERY WEEKEND WITH

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LOGON www.nairobihotgirl.com

MELADEN - Rebranded
MAXLAND BAR & LOUNGE II MOUNTAIN MALL
- THIKA ROAD (Naivas)

up. 3745861, 0737540562, 0721170217

LAVINGTON Aroma 0722795917

EMMA JALAMO

Tel: 020-2061448 / 0726675050 / 0736675050

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A279 Notices
PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Notice is hereby given to the general
public that partners in Development

For Free Delivery and Priv. cons. call NBI 020 2245564, 0723408602,
Nacico Chambers 2nd Flr Rm. 1, Opp. Imenti Hse, Moi Ave. Kisumu,
Eldoret, Gilgil, Nakuru 0723957189. Mombasa - Kapacee Building,
Ground Flr, Stall No. 2, Opp. Post Bank Hse Moi Ave, 0723957189
Kisii, Naivasha, Kakamega, Bungoma, Thika: 0723408602

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for size. 100% guarantee 0722506355

VIGRX, Vmax, 4 size 1500, 0720892977

All Interested parties should take notice

and any envisaged claims with Partners In
Development should be pursued before
March 1, 2014.
Dated this day 7th February 2014
at Nairobi.

A244 Herbal Medicine

For More Information contact:

Partners In Development on email:
sim.kenya@sim.org

HAKIM for Love affairs Manpower

Partners In Development Board of

Directors

Busssiness Boost Lost Items ETC for

details Call 0700-697893

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014
Mahira Housing Com Ltd.

Mumbi Hse 2nd floor Room 206

P. O. Box 22131 - 00400, Tel 020-311634

B476 Business Opportunities

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

VACANCY
DTP

The directors of Mahira housing

company Ltd is here by giving
public notice that Lr.No 10001/
36/37, Have been sold out.
Anybody buying a plot from the
Brokers is doing so at their own
risk, and the company will not be
reliable to such transactions.

OPERATOR
REQUIRED

CJIC
P.O. Box 21802 - 00505
Nairobi

A286 Personal
INSTANT luck rings 0725-092428

EARN 100, 1100 Dollars weekly

guaranteed income, training every

Wednesday at Marble Arch Hotel
0706-110002, 0719-548866

GREENHOUSES
0700169962

INVESTOR

/ Partner
needed.
Bakery make 20K daily 0721251391

TENDO Invest 50-100k Earn 5% pm.

scales CCTV cameras walk through

metal detector 0722481514

WATER EQUIPMENT

Freedom to stay your way

Membrane
Housing

Membrane BW4040

ACCOUNTING servis 0727891751

Ultra Violet Rays

Sedment Filters
1-5 microns

Job & SMS Portal, Dynamic Websites

Call 0750-823912

Accounting /book-keeping services

B462 Business for Sale

BAR /Chomazone @ new Donholm
with highsales @950,000 0724139935

BIG Wholesale shop with store & 2

offices Luthuli 0724918444

available. Nakuru. sms name/location

to 0726902089

Reverse Osmosis Machine

A829 Domestic Appliances

WROUGHT IRON
ORNAMENTS
All kinds of accessories for gates,
doors, staircase, balcony, furniture
etc.

Empty 20ltr Gallons

CONTACTS:
DIARIM ENTERPRISES LTD
Rabat Road, off Kamiti Road
P.O. Box 48613-00100 Nairobi
Tel 020 2597030 / 40
Mobile: 0720 345225, 0728 282769,
0722 720532 0718 645807
Email: diarim2013@gmail.com
jaymwikya@gmail.com

REPAIR &
MAINTENANCE
RIFLOTEC BUILDING
PRODUCTS

@0202245564 cash on ipads&iphone5

KIKUYU an on going Academy good

return day/boarding 0721797550

LICENCED

Wines and Spirits

wholesale business Kangemi call
0733851823

SUPERMKT sale/partner 0722295826

W/SALE

CASH in 30min on cars 0722108080

EXPERT Tracer, defaulters missing
persons, asset owners 0722791366

Sewing brand new machines

A836 Electrical Appliances

available: over lock (4 & 5 thread),

button hole, walking foot, straight
copper wire clutch machines
available.

CONTACT ON:
0723859999,
0703994787.

TWO PET blow machines production

capacity of 1400BPH sizes between
100ml-2L for water/ juice bottles etc.
Each at ksh 190k. Tel 0715985961

WALK

through security
detector door 0722-861745

metal

Power
back up
inverters
6kw-8kw,
suitable
for Banks,
Supermarkets or Offices

MobiKopa
Are you interested in a Quick Loan?
Are you in Nairobi?
Are you employed or do run your own
business?
Try our EASY and HUSTLE FREE way
of acquiring your loan by dialing:

*269*100#

We charge a fixed interest of 12%

Repayment period of one month
Loan processing within 24 hours

For More Information Feel Free to

Contact Us At:
Mobile: 0710-488-324 / 0705-465-613
Email: mobikopa@gmail.com
www.paddymicro.co.ke

Plain Labels
in sheet &
Roll
form Tailor
- made
Printing

Tel: 0789 175276, 0705 170861, 020

2494125, 0773 117798, 0735000911.
Email: info@reliable.co.ke

A657 Eggs
INCUBATOR Buy 96 hen 264 quail
eggs 28k 0702005778 0720173552

PETS & LIVESTOCK

QUAILS @ 100/= 0737282303

A988 Dogs, Pets, Kennels

DACHSHUND pups (Sausage dog)

A871 Miscellaneous

9 wks Vaccinated 0703343618

GSD Pup 6month 30k 0720771985

GSD Puppies 30K 0701652969
GSD Rot & Boer pups 0722800502
www.kiunadogs.co.ke solid-black

INTERIOR DESIGN

GSD Pups. Call 0721982203

B469 Business Offers

MBA/PHD proposals 0720646916

FOOD & BEVERAGE

150/- chick 50 we deliver 0701081214

Call 0722747246

jewellery stall for sale

Dubois Rd 0721543343

HYDROPONIC fodder 0713-032 797

offer 12.5k 0722851243

Packages: call E.A.
Exotic Safaris on 0720870952

VALENTINE

QUAIL Egg 5/- bulk meat dressed

GOLD: We Buy Gold Cash Tel:

0700743299, 0700654565, Westlands
or Town 3200/g Pure

MASAI Mara 3 days Valentines special

POULTRY
BREEDER FARM
MANAGER
URGENTLY
NEEDED
MINIMUM 5 YEARS
EXPERIENCE IN
BREEDER FARM
Email:
info@sigma.co.ke

INDUSTRIAL SEWING
MACHINE & MOTOR

020-2245564 spot loans on Toshiba,

0729840857 a loan on ur car.1hr

B894 Tour Services

VACANCY

Baskets, panels, leaves, flowers,

hinges, balls and bush pipe available
in different sizes and varieties.

0202214396 Advance selling your car

Macpros& HP Laptops btwn 20K-50K

TOURS & TRAVEL

A974 Birds

plots/ laptop. 0724268552, 0710746831

H/WARE K/Wendani Call 0721669375

MPETA Guest House Nyeri Serviced

LAYING Quails @250K 0700777431

(heavy duty for leather) & 100%

B525 Financial

Email: ambassadeurhotel@hotmail.com
Website:www.hotelambassadeurkenya.com

accom. single 1200/=. Conferences,

meetings. Ample secured parking and
Satelite TV 0721557367,0722511159

HARDWOOD

B485 Business Services

Conference And Meeting Rooms

Bar & Restaurant | Free wi-fi

Apts DSTV 0728677126 Email

mpetaguesthouse1@gmail.com
RABI-HOTEL, Ngara, Limuru rd.For

B324 Building

ONLINE Shopping Cart, Bill Payment,

SINGLE BO: 2,300 | DOUBLE BO: 2,800

For reservations please call:

+254 202246615/6 | +254724259829

SPECIAL
OFFER

0736059011

For more details contact

Lucy on 0737 869690 or
Email: leoartlimited@gmail.com
Leoart Trading Co. Ltd

Accom Mtngs Cnfrcs 0722265863

Email batianhotel@gmail.com

Hotel Ambassadeur

(Mahogany varieties)

A827 Web Hosting/Design

BATIAN Grand Hotel Nyeri For

SEASONAL OFFER !!!

webcam 4gb 7 1yr wrnt 0734144730

SHOPPING GUIDE
COMMERCIAL

SPECIAL OFFER

TABS @8K- Android v2.2 sim wifi

Apply to:
Chief Executive Officer
Financial & Property
Consultants Ltd
md@fapcl.com

@99K

INCUBATOrs Quail egg 0722971695

SHARP Copier printer ETR safes

WEBDESIGN 5k smart 0728303129

Proficient in Macintosh
computer, adobe illustrator,
Photoshop & InDesign,
Word and Design skills.
Graduate with good writing
and communication skills

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
MOKTARDADDAH STREET
Notice is hereby given that the above
road shall be closed temporarily
from Friday 7th February 2014
6.00pm to Monday 9th February
2014 6.00am facilitate offloading
of huge and heavy equipment at
Hazina Trade Centre.

B546 Machinery for Sale

Loan on car hsehold laptops 0722536519

LOANS on the spot between 15-40K
with laptops as security, 0723408602

QUICK Loan on Car, Upto 6 Months

Repayment; 0704808990, 0739973012

SMALL Loan Nrb CBD 0722338275

CLEANING SERVICES

B001 Livestock
DAIRY Goats 4 sale 0721743583

B015 Poultry

FOR SALE OR WANTED

Telephone No: 0722642687, 0733670010

0733-670022/23/26

A815 Clocks & Watches

ACCOUNANT

WHERE TO EAT

A822 Computers

WHERE TO STAY

cpa2westlands
apply jvaccancy@gmail.com

ICT Agent, Consultant: Earn 20-100%

A557 Apartments Available

comm on management software.

Download
selling
guide
@
www.comsoft.co.ke 0713-599455

SERVICED Apartments Limuru Road

10 mins drive to Gigiri & 10 mins to

town centre back-up elec, swimming
pool, water & DSTV 0786-274011

Laptop*repair,we buy dead! 0721486136

A571 Hotels

LAPTOP screen batt 0722-283796

Payrol: Pos&Qbooks 0716-005943
QUickbooks inst+config 0773762390
SACCO software free WWW.LT.CO.KE

@SELDOM Hotel-Muranga rd: For

PICANA Crates @340 0737959732
SCHOOL double decker beds on

Sale @ Kshs 4000/- Call: 0726815885

or 0721639577

accommodation single 1000/=. Meetings

Conferences & Satelite TV 0722

820601, 0722511159

@UPRUMYS Hotel Parkroad For

accomm. single 600/= Meetings Confe

rences 0711154488, 0722511159

8000 month quails @100,3000 laying

quails @ 150,incubator for 5000 eggs

@ 150 ,fertilized eggs @ 15
0722849640 Nyeri
HATCHING services 0722850673
IMPORTED automatic Incubators &
quail trays 0722851228

INCUBATOR (Automatic) & Spares,

Trays @Fair Price 0722-949312

INCUBATOrs Quail egg 0722971695

TENDER NOTICE

Pure Nutrition International Sealed

tenders are invited for supply of 50,000
quail eggs a week for Export from
individuals or firms. They must be able
to supply a minimum of quail 5,000
eggs a week each and are invited to
submit their quotations together with
a completed application forms that can
be obtained at our offices.
Our ofces
Delta Corner Tower, Chiromo
Road, 06th Floor, Westlands,
Nairobi
Tel;0202372066 or 0726069190

QUAIL 3 wks @100/- tel:0702411633

QUAIL chicks from 70/= 0722988474

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014
UPCOMING

Pub&Gtill requires
staff; Manager / Supervisor / Chef /
Accountant / Waitresses / Barmen /
Butchermen / Bouncers / Guards.
.Apply Z & Z Limited. BOX
12950-00100.
NRB.before
13-Feb-2014.

VACANCIES
Kenya
Young
Mens
Christian
Association (YMCA) which is a non-profit
making Organisation and the oldest
youth Organisation wishes to recruit the
following staff:
1. HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
He/she should be aged between 28 40
years with more than 5 years experience
Qualifications:
A Diploma in Human Resources
A Degree will be an added advantage
2. SECURITY OFFICER
He/she should be aged between 28
40 years with more than 5 years
experience in security management
Qualifications:
An ex-police officer with excellent
investigative skills
A Diploma in Criminology will be an
added advantage
3. BRANCH PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR MOMBASA YMCA
He/she should be aged between
28 36 years with more than
5 years experience in a youth
serving organisation and hands on
experience in resource mobilisation.
Qualifications:
A Diploma in Social Work/Community
Development
A Degree will be an added advantage
Those interested should send their
application letters, CVs, Certificates and
testimonials to:

VACANCIES
An established distribution co.
in Nairobi urgently needs

SALES EXECUTIVES
and
FIELD SALES PERSONS

Must be qualied and

experienced. Interested parties
to drop their cvs to
accounts@mahitaji.co.ke

QUAILS 5wks 120/= 0722717124

QUAILS from 50/= 0722460390
RUIRU Poultry Farm. Layers 10
weeks for sale Call 0712990680
F/KENBROW/KIENYEJI
EGGS 0708781814

WANTED

WK /DAY old KARI/Local Kienyeji

Chicks 0720-757539, 0725-743078

SITUATIONS VACANT

minded individuals for Part-time

work call for appointment 0721731018
HEALTH care assistant Training
Course Registration in Progress. Next
class Starts 2/4/2014. requirements:
O-level Certificate Passionate in
caring for the sick. For enquiries Call:
Sr. Vanessa: 0729850780, or Sr.
Abigael: 0714209375
HOTEL JOBS AVAIL 0717237280

ICT Company

needs Sales rep,

Technichians, Accounts, Drivers,
Managers and Store staff Apply P.o
Box 17280 00100 Nrb
Interns needed degree in H.R. Proj
Mgmt, Bus Admin etc, send CV to
info.overseasworkforce@gmail.com

0722386482 hse.gs/cooks best salary+off

5H/girls wntd good sal+off 0722702558
HOUSE Girls Good salary 0722148995

B250 General

Security Guards
GCC experienced Drivers
Warehouse Forklift operators
Life Guards
ELMVALE AGENCY
UCHUMI HOUSE, 9TH FLOOR SUITE
900. TEL:+254 707 630 670 /
722 359558, NRB. Nakuru
0729 441822 Juilem House 3rd Flr.
Email: hr@elmvale-agency.com
www.elmvale-agency.com

Accountant, p/up

Apply and give phone No. to:

The Managing Director
P.O. Box 50063-00200,
Nairobi

JOBS in Lebanon housemaids free visa

+ ticket 0722530703, 0733885743
City Hse 4th fl Wabera St.

MARKETERS CV riskos@gmail.com
Maths/Chem, Thika, sms 0722-821102
PACKERS rq JB hse 0707113136
PACKERS WANTED 0729592081
PHYSICS
& Eng/Lit
graduate
teachers required. Tel. 0713088218

driver,General
Clerk Westlands Box 40971 - 00100
Nairobi
ACCOUNTANTS sms job to
20242

QATAR male Cook/Chefs

A Christian

REQUIRED in Thika,ICM hotel &

School is looking for

competent P1 teachers. prefered
subjects
Maths,
Kisw.
Call
0705-873376
from
8am-5pm.
Deadline 10th Feb 2014

BIO/ Chem/ Physics/ Maths & Cateress

needed call 0723341103

CUTEST Chics wanted 0722798431

DOUBLE M requires PSV conductors

KCSE D+ & mature Drivers 5yrs

experience. Come with original &
copy. Intevs on 12/02/2014 at HQS
Kangudo rd 0720658457 / 0721266947

EARN

500 per
day
selling
photocopying paper. Call 0719310249
to book for interview

ECDE Teachers Needed

Urgently
Muranga Rural Sch 0727-217744

FORM4 licensed motorcycle riders

required to deliver Lab.chemicals &
Equipment to Secondary Schools.
Apply
with
CV
to
kmbugua04@yahoo.com

27yrs call 0724312834

below

REQUIRED

A graduate & CPAII

with 2yrs exp Apply by 21Feb 2014 to
Box 31845 00600 Nairobi

catering teacher & 4 sales reps

diploma graduate call 0723393072/
0789142756

SALES / Marketing Form4 leavers.

Send CV to jobs@printersafrica.com

URGENTLY
REQUIRED
A reputable building construction firm
is looking for experienced qualified
personnel to work on multi-storied
buildings within Nairobi.
The personnel include:
Site Engineers;
Assistant Quantity Surveyors;
Building Foremen;
Carpentry Foremen;
Storekeepers;
Plant Mechanics;
Machine Operators (Excavators);
Steel Fixers;
Masons;
Shuttering Carpenters.
Placements available immediately, good
salary packages offered!
Contact
020-2014175 / 020-2000193
or email your detailed CVs to
jobappkenya@gmail.com

VACANCY

Sales and marketing

Purchase and suppliers
Chefs
Engineer
Landscaper
And all other lodge positions

Send C.V. and expected salary to:

info.vacancy2014@gmail.com

WEB Design Tutor 0722436082

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take appropriate advice before
sending money, incurring any expense
or entering into binding commitment in
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B257 Men
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SALESMEN come call 0772303970

SECRETARY Urgently required.

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SITUATIONS WANTED

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SUPERVISORS

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for security
company required 0729313872

Maths /Physics
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TEACHERS
Eng/Lit
Bio/Agr
Geo/Bus Kiswa/Hist 0726229880

TEACHERS

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required Full/ Part time 0715-697004

Mother Mary high School

is a private Christian mixed
secondary school located in
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Kegonge Boys high schools.
The best private school in
Embu East sub county offering
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Form 1-3 intakes ongoing.
Few vacancies in form 4.

CATEGORIES:
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For Scholarship Application Form
contacts us on Tel. No. 0711629066 or
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BEAUTIFULLY

Built former
Boarding School for lease on Ngong
Kiserian main road recommended for
Colleges, Hospital, School NGO,
Charitable
home,
church
Call
0770616623 or 0720078558
BELLHOUSE
Boys (Boarding)
-Nakuru
-F1 to F3 Fees
13k
0721512824 /0715593500
BRIGHT Light Girls High School
(Boarding)-Njoro Forms 1,2 &3.
Intake in progress
Contact
0720203448
CARMEL Girls Sec Sch The best in
Mwala Dt, Machakos with marks 340
& above. run by srs & frs. 0716881769
DANANA Girls Boarding Sec Sch.
near Athi River. 9yrs of impressive
KCSE
performance.
Form
1
admissions ongoing. 0721-456706,
0727-463020
Enna Girls H Sch, Nbi. Celebrates
10yrs helping girls excel:0723 423132

FOREST-VIEW GIRLS HIGH

SCHOOL form 1 admission. Girls
only Boarding Nairobi. Marks above 300
if below to be considered 25k Call
0722360378, 0720302409, 0572504342

FORM One Admissions in Uganda

High Schools call 0721449704

FR_Abraham Boys Sc 0700000292

GIRLS Boarding High Sch & Mxd Prm
F1-F3 & Std 1-8 vacancies 0708-881828

GIRLS High Nyeri Snr Boarding

ALL Types from 2500 0725-059011

CARS for hire 0722-790629
CARS Wanted 40-150k 0722-612220
LOGIN www.kenyacarhire.co.ke
NOAH NZE 3-2K 24H 0735768989
PREMIO NOAH NZ 2K 0722739717
VICTOR safaris & tours ltd car hire
0720545192, 0722379197

B063 Driving Schools

AT Seniors from Kshs.

6,000/= All
0707299880, 0729461713
info@seniorsds.com
branches.

B070 Exhaust Pipes and Silencers

ST. Nicolas Sec F1-4 Boarding Fees per
year Ksh 29,000 Nrb 0720404521
ST.JAMES'S
Boys
high
sch
kirinyaga.Few vacancies form 1&2. Cal
princi 0736-221777

United Methodist Mission School

Nakuru, a mixed Day & Boarding
School serving Primary and Secondary
, Currently has limited vacancies in
ECD, Std 1--8 and Form 1 & 2 . For
enquiries
call
0701098014
or
0717809108

SETLAK Galv 552265, 0722527924

B120 Motor Vehicles Wanted

14 Siter wanted 0722982292

B085 For Sale, Private

@GIGI ABEJAPAN direct imports,
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@GIGI over 400 cars 0726310410

ADVANCE selling ur car 0710746831

B383 Education
ANIMATION training 0721800469
CHURCH sponsored school near
Thika, few vacancies boys boarding
0722965117

ST.Nimrod Academy Kangundo Rd

near Koma Shrine Form1 and 2

admission call 0722882344

WOMEN & girls partial scholarships

for Degree, Dip & Cert 0721479525

B403 Colleges
ALL medical courses. 0721613845
KIWAN Computer College offers all

job oriented computer courses Tel

0722453607 Information Hse 2nd Flr
TOEFL
SAT Omni-Tech
0722528434

B424 Private Tuition

RUIRU bypass plot 65by 80 Kshs1.2M
0711899779 owner

STORAGE & W/HOUSING

AGRICULTURE & HOME

MOTORS
MOTORCYCLES &
BICYCLES
B173 Motor Cycles

Bursary 350+ Fm 1-3 0735-385840

IMPERIAL High School mixed boarding

Form1 intake ongoing Few vacancies
in Form2 & Form3 0735-748906

KINGSTONE

Boys High Sch

(boarding) Adms (F1-4) fees 8,500/=
Tel. 0714356421Githurai 45, Nairobi

MATUU high Sch Boys Boarding

established in 1979 form 1 2 3 & 4
admissions in progress. Call 0703495834

WINNERS MILLENIUM
FOCUS ACADEMY
Winners Millenium Focus
Academy is a mixed day/boarding
Christian primary school located in
Runyenjes town Embu County next
to KCC cooling plant. It has a full
time experienced teachers/matron
and offers free computer lessons.
Intakes for Nursery & classes
1-7 ongoing
Boarding for class 1-8.

28yrs-35yrs cert of good conduct Tel.

0706305241

B263 Women

email cv@jndishow@gmail.com

Form one this year.

PLACE: Oasis Girls School (a Christian
girls boarding school) located at Sultan
Hamud, Makueni County.

MOTHER MARY HIGH

HEAVY COMMERCIAL
B219 Trailers for Sale
ACTROS KBC Tanker 0735888001

MOTOR VEHICLES

TRUCK drivers rqrd form 4 3yrs exp

SALES Lady, auto shop, Ngong Road,

send cv to najautoworld@yahoo.com

THE SHADES FOUNDATION

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP 2014

intake ongoing. few vacancies in form

2&3.
quality,
value,
discipline
0722447798
Admission F1-4 Nrb Tumaini High
Sch. 0770651911. Teachers needed.
BATIAN Christian Sec school for
girls Nairobi admitting Form1,2&3.
Contact 0721854509

A Highly Prolific Lodge is looking

for experienced candidates in:
A private residence in Nairobi
requires a lady HouseKeeper /
Cook aged between 35 - 45 yrs with
more than 5 yrs experience.

B382 Schools

@ St Philips High Sch Embu form 1

JOB Opportunity 0721-116285 NRB

B243 Domestic

EDUCATIONAL

NB: You need to have an email through

which you shall receive the application
form. Forms can also be collected from
Oasis Girls School.

The Human Resources Manager,

Kenya YMCA, P o Box 30330
00100, NAIROBI,
Email: info@kenyaymca.com.
The deadline for application will be
21st February, 2014.

GET a job SMS JOBS to 22450

GLOBAL company seeking biz

DRIVER& TBOY 0702219941

H/girls centre 0721531412, 0720673202

B284 General
CLERKS (5) rqd. 0724327334

MOTOR VEHICLES
MUGUGA

High School
boys
boarding established 1973 Form1
admission
in
progress.
Email
mugugahigh@yahoo.com
Tel
0722281805

VW polo clas KAJ 280K 0722382996

B049 Car Hire

01A RANA Ltd cabs and car hire
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PIONEER Academy Githiga Girls

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RUAIVELD High School Embakasi

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0721144998 new cars from 1500/=
0722218094 NEW CARS 2K PD
0722949312 New cars 3000/= p.d
AEDEN Rent a car, special Rate,

Sec. Form 1 intake 0724568341

PRECIOUS - BLOOD-BOYS F1-3
KENYAS' top Sch 0714191625

Requires a qualified games & extra curricular activities Teacher. Will also
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Ruaiveld@hotmail.com
SCHOLARSHIP-KCSE Repeaters
f3&4 Top boarding sch 0726229880

modern, f/ld, variety from 2500/- p.d

Saloons, 4x4, Prados, Limousines, Pick

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0786515786 edenrentacar@yahoo.com

AUDI Q5 2009 5.6M 0722 523 667

BMW X5 04/05 0722-228273
BMW X5 2007 4.6M 0722 523 667
Discovery 3 2005 3M 0722 523 667
Discovery 3 manual 2.95m 0737512658
HILUX Vigo BR dcab 0738429429
HONDA 07 N/shape 2.2m BX-V
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HONDA CRV BV 06 0723217758

Honda Fit Aria KBV 06 635k0717070411
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Merc E240 210 BS vcln 1.1M 0722736597

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N/Wingroad 06 795k 0729179775
N/XTRAIL 650k KBC 0722-720773
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leather sunroof @3.8m 0722856272

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cash & also we arrange finance Call

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& used pay 40% bal 36m 0700718753

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T/L/TOUR KAR 400K 0722219645
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neat 250K 0723373971 owner

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TOY MarkX 06 BX black 0721942946
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TOY NZE KBR q/s 750k 0721303376
TOYOTA AE100 1994,450Kneg.
0735-028340

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EASTLEIGH 80x100 0722174131

KAMULU-

ELKA- PROPERTIES Kiserian 1/4 ac

@3.5M, Nkoroi 1/2ac @ 6.5M,
Pipeline Rd. 1/8ac @ 2M. All Neg.
Call: 0722-492001

EMBU 1acre on tarmac 0735010749

EMBU Gachoka 1/8 acre plts 200m
frm tarmac 0733432438 owner

EMBU Gachoka mkt 1/2 acre with

mature miraa and title 200m frm
tarmac 0733432438 owner

Shs 1.030M ono 0722-737719

T/PROBOX 06 BX SILVER DSL MT

690K 0722317605

T Raum KAX v/cln 450k 0728452985

T/SHARK 580KKAUV/C 0721680165
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T-Shark KAQ 450k 0710-163177
TSHARK KAZ VC 650K 0724767361
T/TOWNACE KBT 2005 PRIVATE
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VW Beetle 2013 4.3M 0722 523 667

VW-GOLF navy-blu 1600cc

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VW Golf Plus KBX 1.6cc 0706187486

VW Touareg 2006 3.4M 0722 523 667
VW Touareg 2007 3.5M 0722 523 667
VW Toureg 07 sp/offer 0710928878

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BUSINESS PROPERTIES
STALLS

16-21K Jevanjee
Gdn
shopping mall dada 0706231846

KITENGELA/KISAJU PLOTS
8 plots 12 acre each in a gated
community all secured with
electric fence. Other facilities:
All with free titles
Internal Roads to murrum/std
Water connected to each plot
Electricity available
Payment terms negotiable

For more information call

0202342685 or 0722514914
or 0734353516
1 /4acre Prime plot at industrial area

Okalou road Tel 0722-262075,

0722-990056 for details

1 /8 plot Eldoret Action Estate owner

0727043763, 0722472747

10acs Juja title 40m 0719501392 owner

1/2 acre commercial plot near rosters
off thika
02-07-14.

road

cal

0203591393.

5.5ACRES for sale before Syokimau

railway stn between the old Mombasa

rd & the railway line Call 0733519049
Owner

5 Acre land Syokimau appx. 4km from

Mlolongo
Highway
90M
0739299245 or 0739122635

5 Acres opposite

Greatwall
Million call 0727030001

Call

7 acres with title deed Nyandarua

@350,000/= per acre 0711473360

ATHI RIVER: 1/4 Acre 500m from

Athi River Shalom Hospital Ksh 6.5M:

Call: 0711256289 / 0722569762

on tarmac @52m 0722985588

KASARANI 1/2acre near Mt Laverna

Academy 7M Call 0721522767

KATANI 40x80 TWO PLOTS CALL

0723575508

flats kshs 7m Tel 0722857284 or

0716338001

KINOO Prime plot 80x100 100metres

from Highway @9.2M 0724139935

KISAJU 1,2&5acre 2.5km from tarmac

opp Kenchic 0725888960

KISERIAN 1/8 &1/4 800k -3.5m Ma

GACHIE 1/8 plot owner 0721334862
Garden Estate 1/2 Acre plot in a well

built up area. Road recently

re-tarmarked. Asking 25 million
shillings. Call owner on 0708 923 745

Garden Estate 1 acre 0722-270024

GILGIL Junction 1/8ac plots 250K
1-5ac @1.5M owner 0720614646

GITHURAI 45 1/4acre 12M 0701517254

GREENLANDS: RUAI - Kamulu

500m KDO rd 50x100 350k 0722206830

GREENLANDS: RUAI - Kamulu

50x100 Dev. @220,000/- 0722206830

GREENLANDS: RUAI - Kamulu at

KBC 50x100 @300,000/- 0722206830

GREENLANDS: RUAI - Kamulu at KBC

Masts 50x100 @280k 07222068320

GREENLANDS: RUAI - Kamulu at

HOMEWARD: Commercial plots 40x
80 Kdo rd dep. 100000/= bal 4mths,
titles ready,020-2610923, 0700497890

Daystar 50X100
dep. 100,000 bal. 4mths, titles ready,
0202610923,0700509512 viewing free

tasia & Kibiku 1/4 2.2M 0722347033

KISERIAN 1/4ac 0724485098

KISERIAN Pipeline road developed

residential area electricity nearby kshs

1M Tel 0722857284 or 0722885662

Kisumu Airport 2.5 acres, Beach plot

10 acres. Tel: 0722486187

KITE 1/4ac on tarmac 10M 14 Milimani

2M hse Limuru opp St Paul Uni 5M tel

0722337517

KITE Chuna Phase-1 2m 0753406612

Kitengela 1/4ac @1M 0712352252
KITENGELA1/4ac 1.8m 0703137386
KITENGELA1/8ac near Thorn grove
520K 0720043288, 020-550287 Vineyard

Kitengela 1/8 commercial plot 80M

off main road 0752315062

KITENGELA 10acres 0722832938

KITENGELA 10KM from tarmac @
KCA 50X100 170,000 0722-312387

KITENGELA 13KM ICT city Malili

50ftx100ft 160k 0722-312387

KITENGELA 15KM ICT City Malili

50ftx100ft 150,000 0733-582208

KITENGELA

50,000 bal. 4mths, titles ready, 020

2610923, 0751201267 Viewing free

50x100 plot nxt

Thorntree Pri. 0722307215 Owner
KITENGELA 6(1 /8) plot behind
Prison with title, owner 0787232508

HOMEWARD: Katani 50X100 dep.

KITENGELA bar for sale asking ksh

HOMEWARD: Joska 50x100 dep.

100,000 bal. 4mths, Titles ready, 020

2610923, 0700509512 viewing free

ISINYA 10acs 850K p.a Kitengela &

Kisaju 1/2 3.2-3.8m 0722347033

ISINYA 10 acres near town @2.5m

per acre Telephone No 0770382877

no agents

JUJA: 5.7 Acres along Juja Farm Road,

Next to Classic Foods- Ksh 33M.Call:
0711256289 / 0722569762

JUJA Farm 3.5acr 0703526900

JUJA Plots 4 sale 1/8 acre good 4 apts
with titles 3.5m 0722351928

1.8M 0722375966 0725524422

KITENGELA Millenium Estate prime

plots with roads,borehole&titles 520,000.
Deposit 200k bal 3months 0726341993

KITENGELA near EPZ 50x100 2.4m

0722386213

KITENGELA Near sifa farm 1/8acre

23plots @850k each 0722323891

KITENGELA New-Valley 1/8 plot

@2M Kimalat @600K 0701053347

KITENGELA prime plots 4 pieces

40x80 with title @1.8m each neg 1.5km
from Kite CBD. Owner 0733502617

K/Sukari Mwihoko 1/4 0708-414072 1.3m

KIUKENDA 1/8ac 3M 0722329180

KABETE 1/8AC 1.5M 0732229050

KONZA 8 Acres 0722-448088

KAGIO plot dev 1.5M 0726294704

KROCK

KAHAWA West bypass half acre,

two titled plots

Naivas smarket 0722571274

LAMU 3acres 0713594921

KIAMBU road six acres 0700-193283

KAJIADO 1/8ac @380k 6mth instal

prime 0717883774 www.optiven.co.ke

KAJIADO Town 1/4 acre Naisula on

@250

acre 32m neg.0707512126

KAREN2ac, 15ac, 13ac 4.6 0722491671

KAREN Rd commercial 1/2acre plot

KINOO Prime location 50x100 fts for

Thika Main Office
Nairobi Office
Victory plaza opp.
Nanak house opp.
Mathai supermarket Nation centre
4th floor,Room No.09 4th Floor, Room 407
Tel: 0729 293 511 / Tel: 0702 404 282 /
0729 262 244
0717 722 463
Call for viewing...Installments allowed.

HOMEWARD:

B740 Land, Plots for Sale

KARATINA town approximate half

Kikuyu/Ndiuni 1/8 @35K 0708313106

Outer Bypass 50x100 150k 0722206832

B733 Stalls Available

JOSKA at KBC near

Church & sch 50x100 230k 0722312387

4.6M tel 0717211043

TOY Townace yr 2006 0724803935

T/PASSO 2006 KBW 0728607775

50x100 800m 320,000/- 0722312387

KBU - Kirigiti 1/8ac@ 7M 0720614646

KENOL 1ac plt 5.5M 0723488507
KIAMUMBI 1/8ac 2.5m 0706601583
KIAMUMBI 1/4 0702511189

TOY Prado 2000 1.2M 0722 523 667

930k 0721620282

JOSKA near Green Hse.

50x100 plots 200,000/- 0733-582208

KAYOLE 2.9m Tenants 0722553803

KBC 2 acres farm has water & power

Toyota VX 2002 2.65M 0722 523 667

TOY Wish 2006 silver KBV q/sale

50x100 285,000/- 0722-312387

DAYSTAR 1/8 with title 0722174131

Toyota VX 1998 2.1M 0722 523 667

TOY Voxy KBK @650k 0725-442364

50x100 185,000/- 0733582208

K AMULU- JOSKA at KBC Special offer

K AMULU-

condition 600k ono 0717368442

T/Crown Blue 1.35m 0722522548

T/Fielder, NZE, Vanette, T/Ace Pay 50%

KAMULU 5ac title 10m 0722696831

KAMULU -Joska 50x100 0722174131
KAMULU- JOSKA at KBC Dev area elec

BUFFALO Hill Thika 1/8acre. Call

TOYOTA Voxy 2003 white v/good

TOY Voxy 2006 choice of 5 units BXs

T/Fielder BQ 04 850K 0722337576

T/Fielder BT 740K 0737549702
T/Hiace Shark KBY 1.55m 0722616632
T/HILUX d/cab yr07 1.7m 0725040226
T/L.CRUISER V8ZX2012 0725673786
T/Mark X 05 blck BS @950k 0722588890
T/Noah 06 auto BX Sh.1m 0722995040
T/Noah KBS yr 05 780k 0724268552
T/NOAH KBU/ 05 880k 0719773315
T /NZE 2006 KBX, KBY; Gold, Silver,

farm 40x80 500K Utawala plots

40x80 Kitengela plot 1/2 acre 1.8M
Athi River 2.5 acres 7M Call
0722871633

0722154748

alloys fogs KBW clean 0723344388

T/COASTER kba 1m 0726702396

Bal 24 months 0729-706164/5

Ngomeni. Offers invited. 0722492001

tarmac rdy titles 0727594142

KAMULU 50x100 dep. 50,000 bal

4mths. Ready titles. 0202-164920,

0712-013550, 0788-953862 Sideway
Properties Ltd. Vedic Hse 7th Floor

KAMULU 5acres @17M. 4km from

Kangundo road 0722323891

behind

LUCKY summer plot 0722520331

owner

LUKENYA 10acres @1m 0713322440

MAGADI

Rd. 10acres 700K p/a

0719761595, 0726562270

MAGADI Rd Five 20 ac blocks selling

for Kshs 1.5M per block.
0722601253, 0711224648

Call

Makuyu/Manaja 1/8 @45k 0721491116

MSA Rd 2,5,60 acres 0724848418

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MATASIA 1acre residential Red soil
very prime location 13M 0722166005

MERU TOWN serviced 1/4 acre

opposite Kinoru Primary and 1/8 acre

behind Kaaga Girls clean titles
0738238738

MSA Rd Maanzoni next to Lodge 3.5

acres @7m 0713322440 owner

MUGUGA 1/4acre 2.4m 0717321417

Muigai Inn 1/4 acre 0722-270024
MUIGAI Inn 2 plots 0720555005
Muthithi 1/2 acre 0722-270024
MWALIMU 2acre Prime @1.5M.
Call 0722-270890. No brokers

MWIHOKO 2br hse 3M 0722329180

MWIHOKO Prime plots 50X80
@750 (Owner) Titles 0752915456

NAIVASHA 1/8 acre, shs550k/=

negotiable 0733795947

Nakuru Langalanga Seterite 50x120

0737787225 owner

NANYUKI 1/8ac 175,000/- near Golf

Course. Viewing Thurs & Sat 11.00am

Nemuge Ltd 0722986680,0727755544

NGONG 1/8, 1/4, 1/2acs 0729038205

NGONG Juanco 1/4ac ideal 4 flats

400m from main rd 0721690787

NGONG Kibiko 1 acre prime 7.5m
owner 0724-169786, 0725-209706

NGONG matasia 1/4 ac for sale @

3.6M call 0722398546, 0722601253

NJIRU 170 acres 0722832938

Nkoroi Rimpa 1/8,1/4,1/2 0712600893
O/RONGAI 1/8 acres 0729038205
O /Rongai 3brm bung 600mts from
Magadi Rd 6.5m 0722336331

O' Rongai Twala1/8 0722271397 owner

OLKALOU Town Prime 1/8 Acre
Plots for sale Tel 0723855790

OP mangu high 1/4 0738672780

O'RONGAI 1/4 850K OWNER
0735040416

Githurai St kereri University ideal 4

hostel 0722639453

PLOT 1/8 Ruaka 0733313649 owner

PRIME 50x100 plots
touching
s/highway 0722817013, 0726404696

PRIMELANDS:

RUAI - Joska at

PRIMELANDS:

RUAI - KBC

PRIMELANDS:

RUAI - KBC

PRIMELANDS:

RUAI - KBC

KBC 50x100 Dev 250,000 0724717438

50x100 2km KDO rd 280k 0724717438

RUAI KBC 40x80 70k, 50x100 s/offer,

125K, 175k, Joska 50x100 250K, 275K

1km 500k Kamulu 500k r/title. Viewing
Wed 9am, Sat 10.30am. Hope Realty
Tusker hse 0727867432, 0735696835

RUAI Mutalia 1/8acs in a fully built

gated comm setup & titles:Buy 1plot

@ 400K, 2plots @ 750K, 3plots @
1.125M, 4plots @ 1.5M.Very ideal for
immediate occupation & speculation.
Free viewing daily & installments ok
0724003413/ 0721394634 Dolphins
Real Estates Ltd

RUIRU bypass 1/8ac 1.5M 0722329180

RUIRU bypass 1/8a title 2.2m 0722557356
RUIRU East 8 acres freehold 1.9m per
acre owner 0735726130

RUIRU Murera 1/4, 1.8m 0724104822

RUIRU Murera 40x60 0722336331
RWAKA Kiambu Kigwaru 89x93
9.5M call 0731423736

S/Kinangop 5acres 0722701142

SABAKI off Msa Rd 500m 1/4ac
@3.8M neg owner 0724306770

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014
GODOWNS off Mombasa/ Likoni

Roads behind Airtel Offices Msa Rd,

6500sqft each @37/= 0733519049
No Agents

MADARAKA 3bed apt Renovated

NYERI Shops Hotel & offices CBD

MAGIWA 3brm maisonet 0727558194

MATHARE Area 2flats income 70k

for office incl s/c water, wifi, generator, parking 80/100k 0717183920
call: 0722424226 or 0721800970

OFFICE CBD 20K 35K 0723521594

OFFICES Hurligham 25k 0722995040
OFF Suitable for health studio
0722405407, 0733405407

SHOP near Grogon rd 0722497066

SHOP to let Lusaka Rd Gr flr 4800
sqft mezz 24oo sqft ideal for h/ware
or electric 0786699621

TELAVIV Investment (K) Ltd 1br 8K

single 4K 0715000914

WAIYAKI Way office units 1500sqft

secure prime location 0722515510

WANTED ofc space 250 sqft CBD

0719302330

B782 Properties for Sale

2 Bdrm Flat Nyayo Highrise Mbagathi

SYOKIMAU Land for sale 11acres

3 bedroom

along quarry road @275 million call

0727030001

TASIA Plot 33x66 3.2m 0713-699882

TASSIA plot 30x60 0721-205506
THIKA 1/4acre residential plot 3.5M
tel 0774140429

THIKA Ngoingwa Tola 40x80 600K

urgent call 0722911947

THIKA Rd 2 1/2acs 2nd row v/prime

next to NIBS quick sale 0720285110

THIKA town 1acre plot good for flat

or office 0722985588

Thindigua 3/4&1/3acre 0722-270024

THOME-1 1/2acre near bypass 18M
0722323891

Tigoni 1/4,3/4,1,1.8,10acs 0722832938

1.5M

Offer, Studio Apartments,

Kitengela Town Center, Firstville
Court.
Very
classy.
Edenville
Properties Ltd. 0703136212

Way Nrb 3.7M 0728232600 O.N.O

on 1/8ac Thika Rd
Weighbridge 6.5m call 0789860908

3BR APARTMENT RONGAI TOWN

8.2M 0732229050

3BR Arwings Khodek 0722-2448088

3BRM BUNGALOW (all ensuite)
+DSQ -KITE-ACACIA
-owner-0713523827

(for

sale)

Buru 3br msnt+1brExt 7.3m 0720693304

BURU 5 4br+3br ext-071499087
BURUBURU

Phase-5 3br 15m

Gimco Ltd 0724727522, 0773507857

DADORA HSE phse 1 0708525620

DANDORA (phase4) 9rooms call

owner on 0711705834

EMBA near Cabanas v.spacious 3br

apt 7M 0721315763 owner

TWO 1/8plots at Syokimau call owner

Call 0722 474068 / 0720 579966

House for sale
4 Bedroom brand new Ruai Nairobi
master ensuite 2 ensuite and further 2
bedroom fully fenced gated and
generous area
10M or nearest.
0721807546

SALE
3 bedroom master
- ensuite apartment
banque villa estate off
Mombasa Road.
(Close to Tile & Carpet).

Ridgeways 1/2 acre 0722-270024

Rongai 1/4 fr tarmac 300m 0722421506
RONGAI Tuala 1/8, 1/4plots next to
Sigma Feeds title 0721338479

Call owner on:

RUAI 1/4acre owner 0722240258

RUAI 1/8ac KBC, 1km from tarmac

0705738756
Utawala 1/8 plot-0722639453

K/North flat 3flrs inc. 70k. 0720693304

0722986680 Nemuge Company Ltd

UTAWALA plts 40x80ft 0721605070

Kagio twn 4br msnt 4.5m 0720693304

RUAI 1/8acre KBC best special offer

B761 Premises, Offices for Sale

KAKAMEGA

RUAI 1/8 KBC 150,000/- s/offer 0722

BAR&KegN/Makima 2.5M 0725332669

BAR Kangundo Rd (near Bypas) very

KAYOLE HSE& PLT 0708525620

RUAI at Joska dev. prime 50x100 2km

from rd water & title 500,000/=; 3km
from rd 400,000/=; near Sunshine 4km
from rd 200,000/=; JOSKA 150,000
(s/offer); ISINYA 50x100 3km from
Pipeline 150,000/=; KISAJU 50x100
4km from road next Jamii Bora.
400,000/=. Treulands, Reli Co-op
Hse, Mfangano st., Rm 404 0720
738141, 0734800400, 0710343334

RUAI bypass 1/4a 2.4m 0722696831

RUAI Ngundu 40x80 600K. Call Kijani
villas 0720-720421, 0731-957251

RUIRU 50x100 near Rainbow 3.8M

with title 0734961616

RONGAI 17 new 2br exclusively

finished self contained Apartments,

plus parking slot opp. Nairobi
Womens Hospital 2nd row,@ kshs
3.8m. ono 30% sold Call 0716-648205

RONGAI - Nkoroi 5br t/house +

garden on 1/4ac 55,000. 0700486929

RUAKA house sale 0722657301

S/C: South-End: 3br 6.9m 0722344197
S/C mugoya phase4 3br+sq master en
maisonnet 15m 0725270631

SOUTH C 4BR +SQ 13m 0721204590

South-C d/storey 14.5m 0753406612
UMO 1 2br title 4.3M neg ideal for
flats owner 0722266750

UMO 2B income 38K 0708525620

UTAWALA 3br+sq title 0722174131

prime & busy 5.5m 0720855278

HOUSE for sale 4bedroom Ruai

stage 26 11m ono 0721695936

B768 Premises, Offices to Let

BARICHO

Rd, office units frm

900sqft generator, secure 0722515510

ENCLOSED office 2let 25k 0722569684

FURN + net 25K Moi Av. 0717766633

Canon Awor st. 4

Business & 7 Residentials for sale call
0773750075/0720977374

KAYOLE Phase 3 1.7M, Nrb Pangani

45M 0720169031/0786255020

KERICHO Bungalow 3bd Mortgage

opp Siloam 1/4ac 9M neg 0720179972

KILE 4br maisonette 22.5m secure

0711-686396 3br apt 16.5M no agents

KILELESHWA 4br + 2sqs 0722174131

KISERIAN Kahuho big 3brm blow
+SQ on 1/8ac 4.2M 0787296730

GOdown 5000ft Msa rd 0721301003

KITE 3br hse 6.3m 0721309912

GODOWNS 4300-10000sqft 4454285

KOMA Kangundo road 40x80 call

GODOWN to let Lusaka Rd 1st fl

5000 sqft 0786699621

0718307394

KOMAROCK 2bdr flat 0722912383

SOUTH.C 1BR 6K 0704554518 0W

SOUTH C 2bedroom 0722566340

SECRETARIES required Apply with

all certificates and CV must be

computer literate P.O.BOX 84559
Mombasa

Plus two months dep. 0722768533

THIKAROAD Executive apts next

D557 Apartments available

UMOJA-1 1br Call owner 0733772260

E740 Land Plots for Sale

to Nkmt Mall 2brs internet DSTV

elevator 0720165705

Valley arcade 3br apt 70k 0724848418

WESTLANDS: Mahiga Mairu Close,

off Waiyaki Way. A three-level duplex

2 bedrooms secure, with swimmimg
pool 105kp.m. tel owner 0722783072

ZAMBEZI 2br 16k new secure &

good water supply 0715966551

B810 Wanted to Buy

Satelite 25k p.m water, security,

parking 0722527317

BANANA 3br uthiru 4br 0725817817

DAM Estate Langata SQ 0722-892692
DANDORA Phase 4, hses/shops to
let @2500. call 0720-392142

ELDORET bedsitter 0722883672

G.COURSE 1 3bd 40k 0721549000
G/FIELDS 4Br35k 0717486867
H/GUM 2br15k 0722630926 ownr
IMARA 2brm bungalow 25k owner
0786475430

IMARA 3br 30k m/ens 0722453949

KAREN1br @ 20k, 3br,2br 0722491671
KAREN-2 BR APT IN COMPOUND

2km from weighbridge 2.5m per acre

call 0720594412

DIANI 1/4 acre 0722-270024

Galukinondo 2acrs beach 0722270024
MICHIGAN 50X100 Mtwapa 1/2, 1,
2acrs sun n sand rd 0721666333

Wanted block of flats 0722912383

MSA mariakani13&57acrs 0721739611

COAST (Telephone

NYALI 1/4ac 60% financed 0721739611

Coast Numbers Only)

HOTELS

TIWI 1 acre 0722-270024

E768 Premises, Offices to let

MSA CBD vacant offices 0721739611

D531 Hotels
E782 Properties for Sale
BRAND: 1/8acr Buxton commercial
BRAND: 1/8acre Mishomoroni
BRAND: 1/8acr Likoni 0722738155
BRAND:1/8acr Nyali 9m 0722738155
BRAND: 1/8 Mtwapa 3m 0722738155

15K. Call 0722556967 or 0733540191

1br Limuru town 4500/- 0722284810

1 sq Hurlingham 5,500/- 0720020410
2BR flats Lower Kabete 0720410030
2BR Greatwall 20k 0722658614
2BR Self contained flat Naivasha Rd.

109 ACRES Mariakani on highway

UMOJA flats Buying 0716890120

1 ,2,3br Westlands 10-30k 0727032058

1&2BR Koma 0720595050 Owner
1 b/sitter +kitchen p/lands 8k 0713077270
1 br G/Field 15k s/lady only 0722960224
1 BR Hse in Langata Moi Estate. Rent

OF 3 LOVELY GARDEN.45
0722857356- OWNER

E263 Women

STATE hse Rd big bedsitters15k, 23k.

B789 Properties to Let

0720-451423, 0714538594

KISUMU: LAKE FRONT PROPERTIES

1. Exclusive residential plot for dev located in
the upcoming posh area of RIAT.
Measuring 7 acres, bordering SOS Village
on a lower side.
2. Lake front beach property located in Kogony
Measuring 7 acres next to the Beach
Resort and Kenya Pipeline
3. Commercial Property opp Kisumu
International Airport
Measuring 3.5 acres on along Busia Rd
near Brightlight building.
Each property: Sh.4m per acre (Negotiable)
MALINDI: CAUSARINA AREA
Executive property of TWO family Bungalow
with Two Swimming Pools And Servants
Quatres. Price: 35 Million (Negotiable)

986680, 0722450218 Nemuge Co.

Ltd. Free Viewing Wed & Sat 9.30am

p/wall 10.5M neg. Call 0722-655345

PANGANI -2 br metro fair view
towers ksh 4.85m. 0710275061

AT South B 1br Studios & bedsitters

RUAI - KBC

95,000/- 0722450218 Nemuge Co. Ltd

NGONG 4br houses 0729038205

O/RONGAI 3br 1/8acs 0727558194
O/Rongai 3br hse Sh 5.5m 0721551419
ORONGAI 3brm near exciting with

Ind Area 0722582033

Kagwes 50x100 300,000/- 0724717436

300000/- 0722450218 Nemuge Co. Ltd

ksh 6.7m 0723144239, 0733874217

800 sqft Light Industry / office Rd A

50x100 500m KDO rd 380k 0724717436

RUAI 1/8acre KBC 200,000/- elec.

7M Call 0735-228139

Church 0729-613779, 0722-730352

UMOJA plot 1/2m Tel 0721336027

SOUTHC 1 b/rm owner 0721411424

SOUTH C S/q 13K 0722590594

3br flats Aboretum Drive Call Anglican

0727043763, 0751900293

50x100 4KMKDO rd 150k 0724717438

PRIMELANDS:

house plus DSQ asking price 40M

0722526856, 0718510055

KILIMANI Spacious 1/2br apt ideal

SANTON 30X60 650K 0722329180

SPRING Valley rd 1/2ac 0719112415
SYOKIMAU 1/8a w/t owner 0708294144
SYOKIMAU 120x80 0723993240
SYOKIMAU 5acre with title rates
paid Tel 0701574004

KTGR 1/4 1/8acr Pinto 0721908807

LAVINGTON 5 bedroom town

BRAND:87acr Kiembeni 0787714622

A. Glory Nyali holiday resort 1,500/- pp

+ b/fast & swimming pool 0202107105, 0721-895935, 0720- 298208,

0735-202728, 0721895935 Mr. Bachani

E243 Domestic

BRAND: building/offices Malindi 22m

0722738155

E789 Properties to Let

SHOPS, plot, rooms 0727714136

Death and Funeral Announcement

Death has occured of Mzee Peter
Wasike Lukhale. Buema village, Kibabii
Location,Kanduyi. Husband of the Late
Elemina Namarome, Wilbroda Nabangi,
Rosina Nasimiyu. Father of Mwalimu
Patrick Kizito, Dr. Lukhale, Sgt. William
Wasike, Eng.Clement Wasike, Jacob,
Everlyne, Roselyne, Christine, Joseph,
Margaret, Angeline, Eric, Antony, Eda,
Carolyne, Linet, Isaac, Catherine,
Timothy, Janephes, Aggey, Pamela
and Brigid. Grand-pa of Humphrey,
Eng.Godwin, Dennis, Leonard, Mike,
Sammy, Martin, Eng. Timothy, Albert,
Alex, Clive, Ruth, Mercy, Keith and
others. Father in-low of Mary Kizito,
Victoria, Jane, Sarah & Alice.

Peter Wasike
Lukhale

27/10/1930-3/2/2014

K.

KINOO 2br @ 8K Tel: 0720-456749

KISERIAN 2b /r hse 200mts to

Burial on Saturday 8th Feb, 2014 at Buema village at 2.00pm.

~in Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever~

tarmac 11K p.m 0722347033

KITENGshop let 0788-898273 owner

KITSURU 5BR 180K 0726949517

11th Anniversary

KITSURU 1BR 30-45K 0726949517

LANGATA b/sitter 0715696134

LAVINGTON Hatheru Rd 3br
apartment sq swimmingpool gym
secure Tel 0729434341, 0733772865

Madaraka 3br apt 35k 0721717544

MLOLONGO
1b /room
self
contained no agent 0727532068

MUIMARA 2br apt ensuit internet

25k 0721717544, 4451131

NZE.PRE.WISH. 1K 0715459195
PARKLANDS 2BR 25K 0720470297
RIARA gardens next to Makini Sch
4brm all ensuite,pool & gym.Very
spacious 0722592835

S /LANDS 3br +sq, b/sitter single lady

call owner 0722254338

SOUTH B Zanzibar road one br flat

17,000/- Call: 0722706692

SOUTH C @ St. James/Olesereni 2br

flat DSTV 0720854389

Mama Dina Ouma Lukaka

In Gods hands you rest and in our hearts
you remain forever.
Fondly remembered by your loving husband Mzee Semei
Ouma Lukaka, your children and your grand children.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let
perpetual light shine upon her .

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

Appreciation

We the family of the late Andrew Kimani Njeru

former employee of County Government of
Muranga deeply appreciate the overwhelming
support accorded to us by friends and relatives
through prayers, nancial, material contribution,
messages of condolences and visits following his
demise on 05/01/2014.
Our very special thanks go to H.E the Governor of
County Government of Muranga-Mwangi Wa Iria
and his team, the management and staff of Equity
Bank, Thika Committee and Kiambuthia committee
with the able support of our elder brother Patrick
Kaburu who worked tirelessly to ensure a betting
send off for our dearly departed.
There are many more we would like to thank for
their support during this difcult time that we
cannot mention by name here, we appreciate.
Words may not prove enough to thank you for
all you did for us in the time of sorrow. Your
sympathies, support, prayers and efforts are really
appreciated.

Andrew Kimani
Njeru

ASANTENI SANA!

Death and Funeral Announcement

We regret to announce the death of Peterson

Muli Mbevi which occurred on Monday
27thJanuary 2014 at St. Mulumba Mission
hospital. Husband of Alice Ruth Muli. Father of
Lydia, Judy, Janet, Tom, Ken and Lucy.
Brother of Janet, Paul Mbevi among others.
Uncle of Morris, Riziki, Moses, Mercy, Michael,
Adams, Mathias, Ibrahim, Milkah among others.
Grandfather of Nicole, Trevis, Dennis, Davis,
Prince, Irene, Termarrah among others.
Friends and relatives are meeting daily at
Afya Centre, NRB and at his Landless home
in Thika.
The cortege leaves St. Mulumba Mission
hospital, Thika tomorrow, Saturday 8th/02/
2014 at 8:00am for funeral services and burial
at his home in Utaati village, Ukia Location,
Makueni County.
Rest in Peace till we meet again.

50th Anniversary

Dad, we have tried but our lives can never be the

same without you.
As children then, it was difcult for us to
comprehend why our heavenly Father decided to
take you away from us. What we know for sure
is that though you are not with us in the physical
world you are with us in the spirit.
As years go by, we reect back on the time you
spent with us, your special love, loyalty and special
little things we still hold so dear.

You are dearly missed by your loving wife

Phidilia Mterere, children; Pauline Madoka,
Rachel Muli, Sydney Mterere, Clara Kathurima,
late Laban Mterere, Apollo Kilelu, Mercy
Mterere, sons in-law, daughters in-law, grand
children and great grand children.
You are irreplaceable in our lives.

Grant Ralph
Mterere

Three Years Later.........

Never to be forgotten!

We regret to announce the sudden death of

Immaculate Wambui Nyagathiri after a short
illness.

Family & friends are meeting daily at Jam-Rescue

Outering Rd. The cortege leaves Chiromo
Mortuary on Monday 10th February 2014
at 8.00a.m thereafter followed by Funeral at
Nyeri Ngaini Village.
In Gods arms you rest,
in our hearts you live forever.

Immaculate N.
Wambui
Born: 17/12/1969
Died: 04/02/2014

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden

death of Lilian Nyaboke Omwamba daughter of the
late Athanas Abuga Omwamba and Mama Agnes
Nyanganyi Omwamba of Nyakenimo sub-location,
Nyamira County / kiminini sub-location, Trans-nzoia
County.
Daughter in-law of the late Abel Musigoye and the
late Dinah Ambuso Musigoye of Mbihi sub-location,
Vihiga County. Wife of Livingstone Ndururu Musigoye,
Mother of Dinah, Junior and Michael. Sister of Tom,
George,, Mercyline, Judith, Violet, Cliff, James Dennis,.
Mildred and Silvia., Sister in- law of Juma Kilaza ,
Musigoye Sirenge, Ernest Arisa., Dr. Samuel Deya,
Wilfred Ombui and James Kinuthia. Niece / cousin
of John Otwori, Alfred Kibore, Gekaras Otumbis
Muturis, Osekos Nyakundis, bundis and Maseretis
Relatives & friends will meet at Professional Center
opposite Cooperative Bank parliament Road on Friday
07 /02/ 2014 from 5p.m - 8p.m.
Cortege leaves pastor Machage mortuary in Migori
on Sunday 9th February 2014 to her home at
Nyamaharaga village, Isebania, Kuria West, Migori
County. Burial will take place on Monday 10/02/2014
at the same venue.
In Gods hands you rest and in our hearts you
live forever.

Leon Kimwele Muumbo

25th March 1987 - 9th February 2011
Leon, those special memories of you will always bring a smile to our hearts. Today
more than ever we miss you so much we wish we could have you back for just a
little while, We wish we could sit and talk again;
Just like we used to do.
Leon, you always meant so very much and will always do
to us your parents and those who loved you
The fact that you are no longer here; will always cause us a lot of pain
But you are forever in our hearts and in practically everything we do.
Our family chain was broken severely and abruptly and
Life has never been the same since that fateful day
But we know the chain will link up once again
When God calls us home one by one.
Leon........We love and miss you and we will always do.

Daughter of the late Peter Wambugu and the

late Rose Nyagathiri. Mother of Kimberly
Nyagathiri & Harun Mirauri. Sister of the
late Pauline Wachera, Paul Mwangi, Grace
Wanjiru Wambugu, the late Elizabeth Mwarania
Schinnerling, Catherine Wangui, Jane Wairimu &
Lydia Waithiegeni Rajula. Sister-in-law of Ronald
Wambugu, Collins Rajula among others. Beloved
aunt of Rose, Jim, Jeff, Samantha, Irungu, Rose,
Jessy, Mark, Libby among others.

From: Your mum Margaret, dad Martin, son Hank Manuel and Aisha
In our hearts you live forever
The Leon Kimwele Muumbo Foundation invites family and friends to
remember Leons memorial by visiting and donating to Rossmina Childrens
Home in Kabati, Kitui County on 8th February 2014 from 12pm

Dr. Mishael Oichoe Osoro

The memory of the righteous is a blessing.

We as a family think of you in silence and often
speak your name.

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of our
beloved dad and friend Dr. Mishael Oichoe Osoro who once worked at Kenya Sugar
Research Kibos and once lectured at Baraton and Masinde Muliro Universities.

We know you walk beside us everyday. Still loved,

missed by your Dad Alfred Okach and Mum
Jenipher Okach of Uyoma Kagwa, wife Susan
Otieno, Children: Hope, Blessing and Christian,
brother David Okach (Principal KMTC, Lake
Victoria-Kisumu), Sisters
Christine
Rhoda
(Mombasa) and Lucy (Uyoma), nephews and nieces:
Shalton, Sherryl, Shalet, Leah, Scott, Hazel, Sheila,
Angel, Smith, Wendy and Cindy among others,
relatives and friends.

Son of the late Laban and late Naomi Osoro. Loving husband of Sarah Mongina
Osoro. Loving father of Robert Orina (MUA), Lillian (Canada), Lucy (NAS), Alan
Rasugu (AGX Systems) and Joseph (Kemri Faces). Grandfather of Gavin, Gaila, Pete,
Mira and Whitney. Brother of Nathan, late Peter Isaboke, Magoma, Charles, Onyiego,
late Ogega, James, Luke, Francis and others. Cousin of Charles Omari, Sammy Ogega,
Samuel Orina, Ben Mochorwa (Immigration), Abel Monene among others. Uncle of
many. Son-in-law of the late Mogeni and Peris Nyangara. In-law of Gesembe, Machogu,
Mecha (Water), David (KARI), Joyce (USA), Pastor Shem Ngoko, Peter Ongosi among
others. Semo of Chief Bosire, Justus, Tom, Gitau among others. Korera of Mr & Mrs
Jeremiah Soire, Mr & Mrs Shikari, Mr & Mrs Mburu and Mr & Mrs Ndungu.

There will be a memorial service on Sunday 9th

February, 2014 at ACK St. Pauls Majengo church
from 9am thereafter family and friends will
gather at their home in Malela Village, Kagwa Siaya
County.

Family and friends in Nairobi are meeting week days at the All Saints Cathedral from
5.30pm, Villa Franca hse 92, weekends and in Kisumu at the YMCA from 5.00pm for
funeral arrangements. There will be a main harambee on Tuesday 11th February 2014,
starting at 5.30pm at the All Saints Cathedral to offset the medical bills.
The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home on Thursday 13th February 2014 after a
Church Service starting at 7.00am at the same venue. The burial will be on Friday 14th
February 2014 at the family home in Nyagiki village, Bassi Chache Location, Sameta
Division, Kisii County.

In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you

live forever.

31/12/1975-28/1/2013

Prayers and meetings are being held daily at his home in Sunvalley Estate Langata and
Kariobangi South Jua Kali.
The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Monday I1th February 2014 at 8.00a. m.
Burial will take place at their farm at Miguta, Githunguri from 11a.m.
Husband and Dad you were our pillar of strength,
We loved you but God loved you more.

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that

we announce the demise of Mama Beldina
Ondigo Ouma wife of Mr. John Ouma Muma.
Co-wife to mama Aska Odanga. Mother of the
late Grace & Tasman, Monica, Gideon, Willis
Ouma (NHC), Pamela, Dan Ouma (EABL), Felix,
Nicanor, James Ouma and Vallary. Step mother
of Milka, Emily, David, Cerina among others.
Daughter of late Mr and Mrs Nicanor Amwata
of Konuonga Kuoyo Kotieno. Daughter-in-law
of the late Mr & Mrs. Andrea Muma Mikwa.
Sister of the late Marriam, Josiah, Abigael, John,
Rosa, Theodora, Barrack and Milka. Sister in law
of the late Mirriam, Nereah, Mr & Mrs. Peter
Muma, Debora, Mr & Mrs. Luke Muma, Tabitha,
Mr & Mrs. Joseph Muma, and Josiah Owande
(Migori) among others. Mother in law of
Caroline Oduor, Mary Magak, Ruth Ouma, Sella
Otieno, Rose Amwata, Mercy Okoth, Phillip Awino,
Samuel Mangale, among others. Grandmother of
Alex, Don, Sharon, Elsie, Arnold, Byron, Andrea,
Brandon, Eamonn, Amy, Nikita, Grenner amongst others. Great grandmother of Grant,
Wonder amongst others.

Mama Beldina
Ondigo Ouma

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at Mamboleo Kisumu and Garden Square Nairobi.
Prayer meeting & main fund raising to defray medical and funeral expenses will be held on
Monday 10, February 2014 at Nairobi Central SDA church (Maxwell) at 5.00pm. Mpesa
contributions can be sent through 0706383273.
The cortege leaves Star Hospital mortuary, Kisumu on Friday 14th February 2014 at 2pm.
The funeral service will be held at Kakelo Dudi home on Sunday 16th February 2014 from
10am.
In Gods hands you rest and in our hearts you live forever.

Celebration of a Life Well Lived

Ruth Mbeti Vitu

(Umiisyo Wa Aka)

Born: 20 / 10 / 1972
Died: 31 /01 / 2014

Peter Rajab Otieno

Okach (Boyi)

Eliud Gitau Njoroge

Death and Funeral Announcement

Lilian Nyaboke
Omwamba

1st Anniversary

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moses Njoroge. Son

in-law of the late Mr. Michael Gitimu Kirima and
Mrs. Mary Mukami Gitimu. Beloved husband of Janet
Gitau(formerly of KCB) and Petty Gitau. Father of
Susan Wairimu, Moses Njoroge, Michael Njenga,
Daniel Ngari, Tabitha Wairimu, Michelle Mukami,
David Kamau and Jane Muthoni. Brother of the late
John Kamau, the late Allan Njue, the late Nahashon
Kimani, the late John Kariuki, the late Leah Njeri,
the late Monicah Njoki, the late Mary Wanjiru and
Joseph Mwangi. Brother in-law of Mr. & Mrs. S. M.
Mureithi, Mr. & Mrs. D. Waweru, Mr. & Mrs. S. Kamau,
James Gitau and Peter Muya. Father in-law of Mwangi
Waiganjo, Caroline Njenga and Nyambura Njoroge.
(1950 - 02/02/2014)
Grandfather of Anthony Mwangi, Venecca Gathoni,
Faith Nyawira, Noah Gitau, Joshua Gitau, Stella
Nyawira, Pauline Murugi and Brandley Wangari. Uncle and friend of many.

Celebration of a Life Well Lived

Peterson Muli
Mbevi

Death and Funeral Announcement

Celebration of a Life Well Lived

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of
Gods will that we the entire family and Kariobangi
South Jua Kali announce the death of Eliud Gitau
Njoroge after a long illness bravely borne that
occurred on 2nd February 2014 at Langata Hospital.

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of

Mama Ruth Mbeti Vitu (Umiisyo Wa Aka) on 1st February 2014.
Wife of Mzee Elisha Gugwa (Isibania). Daughter of the late Vitu Mumo and
Beatrice Wanza of Sengani, Tala. Loving mother of Daniel Mutuku, Theresia Kamau,
Simon Musila, late David Mutua, late Erasto Marioba, Lilian Nthambi (Kyeni), Jane
Grewcock (UK), Capt Betty Wakhungu (Kenya Airways), Catherine Bahati Mwangi.
Sister of the late Serah Negga(TZ), late Henry Kimiti and late Rael Mutio(Tala).
Aunt of Patrick Kimiti, Benard Kimiti late Thomas Mumo, Janet Koki, Paul Kimiti,
Cecilia Wambua Nicholas(Kalundulu), Beatrice (Tausi), Francis, Muisyo, Hamisi
Negga(TZ) among others. Grandmother of Mutemi(UK), Shiko(UK), Elisha(UK),
Ruth (Germany), Nyambura(USA). Titi, Nduku, Mbeti, Winny, Vitu, Kasee, Mathew,
Amy(UK), Mutua, Brian, Brenda, Brian Ngugi, Michele, Ruth Syowai (Stan Chart)
and Mercy Erasto among others. Mother in-law of Raphael Kamau, Ben Wakhungu,
Dominic Mwangi Collin Grewcock, Ann Mutuku, Serah Musila, the late Rose Mutua
and the late Josephine. Great grandmother of many.
Prayers and funeral arrangements are being held at her home in Matuu, Munina
Village and at Kyeni Matuu and Sagret Hotel Nairobi. The funeral will be held on
Saturday 15th February 2014 at Munina, Matuu starting at 12 noon. The Cortege
leaves Agakhan Hospital Mortuary, Nairobi at 7am on Saturday 15th February
2014.
May the Almighty God rest Mamas soul in Eternal peace.

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will

that we announce the passing on of Moses
Nderitu Maina on 03/02/2014, who was the
Owner of Planet Turbo services.

Son of the late cornelius Maina & late Martha

Gachugu. Husband of Catherine Wanja
Maina. Father of James Maina, Anthony
Mureithi, John Mwangi, Joseph Ndungu &
Grace Mumbi. Brother of late Joshua Kamori
Maina, late Joel Machira Maina, late Esther
Muthoni Kibui, late Kamunya Gachari Maina,
late Wangeci & Njoki Maina, late Mwema
Maina & late Mary Nyaruai Munuhe.

Moses Nderitu
Maina

Meeting and prayers are held daily from 4pm

at his residence-Uhuru estate, near Jamaa
Hospital.
Burial will be on Monday, 10/2/2014 at his farm in Gatarakwa,
Kienjero Village, Lamuria - Kieni west at 12.00 noon.

Appreciation

Celebration of a life well lived

We wish to celebrate the life of Mr. Shem R. Agesa

who passed after a long battle with illness. Husband
to Mrs. Priscilla Olesia Agesa. Son of the Late Phillip
Munambo and Martha Kavere. Son-in-law of the late
Mzee Keverenge. Brother of the late Laban Kisia, Efferlina
Mahindu, Fosset Mberesia Munambo, Shadrack Kisa
Munambo, the late Rachel Muhonja Amuyonzu, Richard
Musabakwa Munambo, the Late Veronica Mwenywa, the
Late Esnas Isalanwa, Tabitha Imali, and John Luseno. Father
of Alfred Avugwi (Chemilil Sugar Company), Stanley
Lukalo (Kakubudu Primary School) Rodney Agesa (Ideal
Paints Limited), Humphrey Munambo(Crown AgentsRwanda), Carol Ajema (LVCT), Evelyn Kavulani (Kaimosi
Primary School), Oliver Lugaliki(Airtel), Jeffrey Kemoli
(Edith Junior Academy). Father in-law of Esther Avugwi,
Susan Agesa, Mary Munambo, George Yarah, Grace
Lugaliki, Judy Kemoli and Sally Lukalo. Grandfather of
Ivy, Tracy, Christine, Nazlin, Joan, Jayson, Velma, Victor,
Kimberly, Jayden, Alex, Alexis, Tatiana, Tiffany, Warren,
Ivan, Richard and Gabriella. Uncle to many. He was once
a Teacher at Lusiola Primary, Chavakali Primary and
Chavakali High Schools; and Principal at various Teacher
Colleges- Kericho, Kagumo Teachers, Kilimambogo, and
Asumbi. He shall be laid to rest on 8th February 2014.
May God rest his soul in Peace. Nahum 1:7 The
Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble,
and He knows those who trust in Him.

Appreciation
We the family of Eva Monyenche
Atika wish to express our deepest
and most sincere appreciation to
all relatives, friends and neighbours
for your moral, spiritual and
nancial support following the
demise of our daughter, sister,
niece, cousin, aunty and friend.

Shem Russell
Agesa
9/1/1934 - 31/1/2014

Death and Funeral Announcement

We would like to appreciate Eng

MSM Kamau (Cabinet Secretary),
Dr. Fred MatiangI (Cabinet
Secretary) the committees in Eva Monyenche
Dallas (led by Jake Mulumba &
Atika
Hellen Kinyanjui ), Nairobi (led
2/3/1981 - 2/1/2014
by Atika Mochama & Eng. Omari),
Eng. and Mrs. Matu, Eng. Arasa, Lina Chepkorir, Mayieka Family,
Peter Amenya, Stella Mokaya and many others.
Its not possible to thank all you individually, kindly accept this as
an expression of our gratitude to all of you.
Eva, we will always remember you.

1st Anniversary/Appreciation

Henry Wahome Thuku

1919 - 2014

We, the family of the late Henry Wahome Thuku wish to convey
our heartfelt appreciation to all our friends, relatives, colleagues
and well wishers for the enormous support we received from
you upon the passing away of our loving Dad.
Special thanks go to the team of doctors and nurses at The
Nairobi Hospital for taking very good care of him, the Nairobi
Funeral Committee chaired by Mr. Muriuki Mureithi, for the
excellent organisation and execution of the complete funeral
process to make his journey to his nal resting home in
Mukurweini on 25th January a success.
Since we may not manage to reach all of you individually, please
accept our sincere appreciation.

Kenya Bureau of

Kogo, As the year went by

we reect back on times
we spent together and see
through your wise words,
special love, loyalty and special
bond we hold so dear.

Jackson Mrimberia Mmuketha

1938 - 2014

We announce the death of Jackson MRimberia MMuketha (Mbau) of Runogone

Village, North Imenti Sub County, Meru County; retired Assistant Commissioner
of the Kenya Police which occurred on 5th February 2014. Husband to Jennifer
Gaceri Rimberia. Father of Peter Mithika and Esther Rimberia, Joseph Nkunja
and Rose Karimi, Mukami Rimberia, Hellen Kaari Rimberia, Patrick Gikundi and
Dorothy Kathambi Rimberia, Ivy Kendi Rimberia and Paul Onyango and James
Mwiti Rimberia. Brother of late Grace Mwengwa Mikwa, John MIkiugu(Mucuna),
late Gladys Kaminchia and Janet Gakui Mutua. Grandfather of Vincent Mugambi,
Vipessy Kimathi, Lewis Munene, Mercy Kajuju, Fridah Nkatha, Mike Munene, Becky
Onyango, Leon Kithinji, Sharon Kinya, Angel Gaceri Onyango and Amani Onyango.
Uncle of Honorable Silas Muriuki Ruteere, Pastor Francis Kiboori, Joshua
Muthiora, Lucy Kairuthi and Naftali Mugambi among others.
Family and friends are meeting daily at his Runogone home, next to the Chiefs
Ofce.

Our profound appreciation

go to all those who walked
with us throughout her illness,
her resting day and continued
support to date.

Rhoda Tungo
Ngotie

Thanksgiving and memorial

1962-7/2/2013
service will be held on 1st
March, 2014 at her home
Kaburandi, Eldama Ravine Constituency, Baringo County
from 10.00am.

Funeral Service will be held at MCK Runogone and thereafter internment at his
Runogone home on Wednesday 12th February 2014.

Kogo, in life we loved you, in death we cherish you,

in heaven you look upon us, forever you reign in
our hearts.

Gone Too Soon

Death Announcement

Martin Waraho Kahindo

Sophia Kanini Mudibo

Standards
Death and Funeral Announcement

With humble acceptance of Gods will, we regret to announce the passing on of

Martin Waraho Kahindo of Kasarani Primary School after a drowning accident
at Oak Place.

Margaret Atieno Oluoch

The Kenya Bureau of Standards regrets to announce the death of Mrs Margaret Atieno Oluoch
which occurred on the 28th January, 2014 resulting from a fatal road accident near Nyayo
Stadium. Daughter of Edward Oluoch Opinde and Mama Rose Oluoch of Kogweno Rakwaro
Sub-location of Rachuonyo District.
Wife of Mr. Joseph Otieno Aomo (Ministry of East Africa Affairs, Commerce and Tourism).
Mother of Willis Edward Odhiambo, the late Charles Aomo, Conslate Awino and Patrick Oduor.
Sister of Peter,Walter, Jonny, Daniel, Richard, Polycarp, the late Conny Otonglo, the late Mary and
the late Florence Akoth. Family and friends are meeting daily at Garden Square Nairobi from 5:
00pm and at her residence in Kitengela.
The cortege leaves Chiromo Funeral parlour at 9:00am on Thursday the 13th February, 2014 for
over night stay at her Kitengela residence. The cortege leaves Kitengela for home on Friday 14th
February, 2014 at 8:00am.The funeral service will be held on Saturday 15th February, 2014 at her
home in Kamgan Village, Upper Kadianga Sub-location, Bolo Location, West Nyakach Division,
Kisumu County.
In Gods hands you rest and in our hearts you will live forever

Son of Paul Kahindo Waraho and Damaris Nyokabi. Brother of Abigael Wanjira.
Grandson of the late Martin Waraho Kimani, Lucy Wanjeri, the late Paul Mwema
and the late Margaret Waruiru.
Nephew of Mwangi Waraho, Joyce Wanjiru, Mary Mbagi, Beatrice Kiiru, Kinyati
Waraho, Mary Wathoni, Stephen Githua, Mercy Muthoni, Hannah Waiyaki,
George Gatenge, Mwalimu Kimani, Timothy Mundia, Joyce Wanjiku and Julius
Muchai. Cousin of Gladys Wambui, Gerald Mwaniki, Mary Wangechi, Martin
Waraho, Mitchel Wanjira, Susan Wangari, Cindy Wanjira, Peter Kariuki, Henry
Kinuthia , Francis Ritho, Ian Mwema, Jane Waceke, Colette Wanjira, Joy Wanjiku
and Sammy Warui.

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the demise of

Sophia Kanini Mudibo on 4th February, 2014. Daughter of the late George
Mudibo and the late Anastasia Mudibo of Mukonjo village, Busia District.
Mother of Godfrey and Ian. Sister of the late Sila, Redemta (Germany),
the late Christian, Muthoki (UK), Matata, Rose (Parliament), Julius, Mwikali
(NHIF),Violet, Ndile and Peter.
Sister-in-law of Hon. David Were, Badru Mapesa, Richard Uloma (KPA) and
Christine. Cherished Aunt of Lenny, Popo, Junior, Sydney, Raisa, Razak, Salha,
Sasha, Nunu and Kara. Cousin of Nila, Ndhenya, Daudi (Uganda) among
others.

Family and friends are meeting daily at Ambassador Hotel Rm116 and S & G
Hotel Ngara from 6:00pm

Friends and relatives will meet at Railway Club on Friday, 7th Feb, Monday
10th and a nal meeting on Tuesday 11th February 2014 at 5.00 p.m.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Funeral Home on Wednesday 12th

February at 8:00am for burial at the family home in Mathioya district, Njumbi
location, Gikoe Village.

Burial date will be announced later.

In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever

Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord and let perpetual light shine
on her. Rest in Peace Sophie.Till we meet again.

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of

Gods will that we announce the demise of Ian
Mwangi Ngumba Son of Agnes Wanjiru Amunga
of Seal Honey Ltd and Daniel Amunga of Amdan
Enterprises Ltd, Nairobi following a Road Accident
in the CBD. Grandson of Sarah Nyambura Mwangi
of Kangema, Muranga and the late Duncan Mwangi
Kibuthia. Nephew of Joseph Mwangi, Mombasa, Mrs
Elizabeth Nangalama, Eldoret, Uri Macharia, Bernice
Wangui, Nation Media Group, Maxwell Macharia,
Dubai, Silvanus Maina, Afghanistan and Patrick Ritho.
Counsin of Ian Mwangi Martin, Joan Nyambura,
Brenda Nangalama, Cuba, Cyril Nangalama, Multimedia
University,Vivian Nyambura, Jaydel Mwangi and others.
Grandson of Ephraim Amboya, Cousin of Bellamy
Namukoya, Nephew of Pascal and Rose. Friends and
relatives are meeting daily from 5.00pm at Jerusalem
Estate, Block M21 Hse No. 3115, and Umoja One
Hse J 152 for funeral arrangements. There will be a
meeting to be held at the Garden Square Restaurant
Nairobi on Tuesday 10th Feb 2014 staring 5:30p.m and
major Harambee at the same venue on Tuesday 11th
Feb 2014. The cortege leaves the Kenyatta National
Hospital Mortuary on 14th February 2014 at
1990-2014
10.00am for journey to Matunda, Mois Bridge, Lugari
Constituency. Burial will take place on 15th February 2014 starting at 10.00am.
In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you will remain forever. Amen.

Ian Mwangi
Ngumba (Goofy)

Death and Funeral Announcement

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the

sudden demise of Anne Gathoni Kibugi who
passed on in London, Britain on 5th Feb 2014
after a short illiness. Daughter of Joseph Kibugi
Ruhio (Ruhio Industries) and late Teresia Thami
Kibugi. Beloved mother of Kennedy Kibugi
Gathoni and Collins Njoroge. Dear sister of
Angelina Wanjiru Maina (Ruiru), Lydia Wambui
Mungara (Kiambu Primary School), Benard
Ruhio Kibugi, Rahab Nyabogo Njoroge (Kiambu
Medical Centre) and John Maracha Kibugi (Ruhio
Industries). Aunty of Denis Mungara, Terry,
Antony, Wanja, Duwein among others.
Friends and relatives are meeting daily at her
fathers home in Kihingo village, Riabai Location,
Kiambu County starting from 2.00 pm.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Loving husband of Elizabeth Nduta Mwaura

of UNAMID, Loving Father of Nicholas
Mwaura of (Australia), Dr. Brenda Muthoni
Kangethe (Gatundu District Hospital)
and Hannah Joan Gathoni Kangethe of
(Dove International). Loving Grandfather
of Shaun Cere, Daniel Kangethe Edmond
and Nicole Ducy.

We wish to express our heartfelt and

deepest gratitude to our relatives,
friends, colleagues and all well wishers
for your prayers, expressions of sympathy,
overwhelming
support,
generous
contributions, visits, messages of comfort
during his illness and on the passing
of our beloved Benson. No words can
adequately describe how much lighter
our load became through your heartfelt
kindness and for standing with us during
the difcult moments.

Harrison Kangethe
Mwaura

Son in-law of Mr. and Mrs Samuel Ngugi Nganga (Gitaru). Brother in-law of Lucy,
Rosemary, Geoffrey, David, Grace, Moses and Isaac.
Friends and relatives are meeting daily at His residence in Kitisuru West, at his
rural home in Lussigetti near Karai Secondary and in Zimmerman at Bahamas from
5.00pm daily.
The cortege will leave Kikuyu Mission Hospital Funeral Home on Wednesday 12th
Feb. 2014 at 9.00am. The burial will be held at Lussiggetti thereafter.
We give glory to God for the time we spent together.
Rest in peace H.K

Anne Gathoni
Kibugi
2/8/1970 - 5/2/2014

Appreciation
We the family of the late Benson Gatei
Macharia wish to thank our almighty God
for the gift of his life.

Son of the late James Mwaura Kangethe

and Violet Gathoni Mwaura. Brother of
Serah Gathirimu, Jedidah Wanjiru (USA),
Florence Wairimu, Wilfred Ndungu, late
Jackson Nyaga, James Njunge and Joyce
Njango.

Son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ragui

of Ngong Kibiku. Husband of Hellen
Wanjiru Bube and Father of Virginia and
Sammy Kamande, Violet and James Mboje
and Charles Ragui Bube. Grandfather of
Cindy, George, Kalema and Bube. Brother
of the late Ruth, Rachel, Jane, the late Peter,
Rosalid, Albert, Margaret the late Leonard,
Gladwell and Kennedy.

In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.

It is with deep sorrow and acceptance of

Gods wills that we announce the sudden
death of our beloved Harrison Kangethe
Mwaura formerly of Dawa pharmaceutical.

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will

that we announce the death of Daniel
Charles Bube (D.C) which occurred on
Wednesday 5th February 2014.

Family and friends are meeting at his

Ondiri farm Kikuyu.

Daniel Charles
Bube (D.C)

Burial date to be announced later.

Appreciation

We, the family of the late Mwalimu Timothy

Irimu Murigu would like to express our
deepest and most sincere gratitude and
heartfelt appreciation for the love and
support received from our relatives, friends,
colleagues and well wishers following the
demise of our beloved Dad and Grand Dad.
We acknowledge most sincerely and with
profound gratitude the kind messages
of sympathy, spiritual support, personal
visits, tributes, gracious and generous
contributions, every word of comfort and
expression of care and kindness. We remain
humbled, touched and comforted by your
very kind gestures.

Benson Gatei
Macharia (Kibebe)

Timothy Irimu
Murigu

Special appreciation goes to the funeral organizing committee in Mutaga, Warazo

jet, Karatina, Nanyuki and Nairobi. To Rev. Leah, Iganjo P.C.E.A/P.C.M.F, Emmanuel
P.C.E.A Munyu Church, your spiritual counsel and prayers has been our pillar of
strength and comfort.

We particularly wish to thank his long

standing Doctor Prof. Mark Joshi, his team
of Consultants and staff at Nairobi Hospital,
1929 - 2014
the Doctors and Staff of Outspan Hospital
in Nyeri, the Ministers, Elders and members of P.C.E.A. St. Andrews and Magutu
Churches, the funeral committee, to all those who took time off to pay their last
respects to him and everyone who facilitated in giving Mzee a betting send off.
As we were not able reach everyone individually, we ask with humility that you kindly
accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude for walking with us
during this difcult time.

As we cannot reach each one of you individually, please accept our sincere thanks
and gratitude

From the bottom of our hearts we thank you most sincerely and pray that the
Almighty God Bless you abundantly.

We thank God for the life well lived.

John 14:15. If you love me, keep my commands.

Our profound thanks go to the doctors

and nurses who took great care of our Dad.

In Loving Memory
30 years ago today, God called you home. Hai, if love alone could
have saved you, you never would have died; in life we loved you
dearly, in death we love you still. We remember you today and
always and thank God for your life, love, humor and for the
privilege of being members of your family.
Rest in peace till we meet again.
Remembered fondly by your beloved wife Mary Mueni Mulandi.
Your children Francis Mulandi, Stella Mulandi, Kyalo Mulandi,
Skola Mutisya, Faith Katiwa and Munengi Mulandi.
Your daughters and son-in-law; Rose, Wangari, Wambui, Cherono,
Levina and Charles.
Your grandchildren; Ndila, Jack, Mulandi, Jimmy, Ummi, Ruth, Nduku,
Kimeu, Nelly, Michael, Mueni, Julius, Maingi, Kingoo, Timothy,
David and Ray.
Your great-grandchildren; Wangechi, Kyalo, Baraka,
Kingoo and Wairimu.
Your friends and relatives na mbaa Mulandi onth.
In Gods loving arms you rest, Hai in our hearts you remain
forever.

Julius Kingo Mulandi

1927- 1984

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

Celebration of a life well lived

We regret to announce the death of Rael Kangai

Cialarama which occurred on Monday 27th January
2014 at Nkubu Mission Hospital. Mother to John
Muriithi, Muthoni, Mwonjaru, the late Ngolua and
David Gitonga Amuru (MATTO) MD, Dagia Importers
& Exporters and Wise Way Property Investment
Company Ltd. Mother in law to Hon. Florence Kajuju
- Women representative Meru County. She had Many
Grand and great grand children.
Relatives and Friends are meeting daily at K.K Hotel
Kirinyaga Rd and Tintos Hotel Co-operative House
Nairobi and Nevada Palace hotel Meru, daily at 6.00
p.m. for burial arrangements.
The cortege leaves Consolata hospital Nkubu
Mortuary on Saturday 8th Feb 2014 at 10.00 a.m. for
funeral service at Kibuline Seconday school Mbeu,
and later the burial takes place at her home Kaamu
village, Tigania West Constituency, Meru County.

Rael Kangai
Cialarama

Fare thee well Ntii.

1909 27/01/2014

1st Anniversary
It is one year since you physically left us
but no day goes by without us fondly
remembering your immense love and care
as well as your great sense of humour.
Memories of you still linger on and bring
joy and strength each day to each one of us
in a special way. We thank God for having
you in our lives and teaching us to have
genuine love for each other.
We sincerely thank all that stood by us,
reaching out to walk with us through the
trying times. Your comfort and support
- in various ways - are greatly appreciated.
May God continue to bless you and your
families.

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will

that we announce the death of Nancy
Nyakio Njoroge. Wife of Pastor Samuel
Njoroge Kabiru (Pastor Chrisco blessed
Mikindani Mombasa). Daughter of the late
Mary Njeri of Ngecha Limuru. Mother of
Simon Ngige Njoroge, Robert Kahore and
Hannah Wairimu. Sister of Simon Ngige
Kimemia, Samuel Ngethe, George Gitau, the
late Elizabeth Kabura and Hannah Wambui.
Grandmother of Samuel Njoroge, Joel
Baraka, Ian Njoroge and Purity Wanjiru.
Family and friends are meeting at Pastors
house Mikindani (Kwa Shee), Hotel Dorse
and Wayside Changamwe.
Burial at Mabaraki Cemetery Mombasa on
Saturday 8/02/2014 at 11:00am.

Nancy Nyakio
Njoroge

Arch. Francis
Mbuthia Mukuna

Fondly remembered, loved and deeply missed by your wife Josephine Murugi,
children: Mark, Brian, Henry & Hulda (daughter in-law), relatives and friends.
If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord.
So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8

Death and Funeral Announcement

We regret to announce the passing on of

Stephanie Chepkemoi Rerimoi after a sudden
illness. She was until the time of her demise a
student at the University of Nairobi.

Daughter of Mark Rerimoi Chemjor and

Catherine Cherono. Sister of Emmanuel
Kipyator Rerimoi. Granddaughter, niece,
cousin and friend of many.
Family and friends will meet at Parklands
Baptist Church on 7th February between
5.30 7.30 p.m. for prayers and a funds drive.
For more information kindly call Emmanuel
on 0726980400.

Stephanie Memo
Chepkemoi Rerimoi

The cortege leaves Chiromo Mortuary for a (13th Dec 1994 2nd Feb 2014)
requiem service from 9:30 a.m. at Parklands
Baptist Church on Tuesday 11th. Burial will be held on Wednesday 12th February
at the familys home in Seretunin, Ewalel location, Kabarnet division, Baringo
County.
Surely, Goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and
I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever. (Psalms 23: 6)

Death Announcement

The cortege leaves Gakwegori funeral home on

Tuesday 11th Feb 2014 at 9:00am.Funeral service
and burial at his home Mikimbi village Kianjokoma
Embu County.

Ngochi Waithanje
1934 29/1/2014

In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you

remain forever. Rest in peace

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that
we announce the death of Moses Njau Mukuna
of USAID who passed away on 3rd February
2014 at Nairobi Hospital.
Son of the late Harun Mukuna and the late
Emily Murugi. Husband of Lucy Wanjiru. Father
of Eric Mukuna and Joseph Kamande both of
USIU and Amy Murugi, Riara Group of Schools.
Brother of Solomon & Margaret Mukuna, the
late James Mburu and Caroline Mburu, the
late Francis M. Mukuna and Josephine Murugi
and George and Wanjiru Kariuki. Son in law
of Joseph & Catherine Gitau (Kahumbu) of
SabaSaba, Muranga. Brother-in-law of Elizabeth
& Nduki, Joan Gitau, Anna Rose & Alex Berenju,
George & Zipporah Gitau and Patricia Wairimu.

Celebration of a life well lived

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that

we announce the passing on of Ngochi Waithanje,
former accountant NCCK and former KTDA
director/Board member zone 6, which occurred on
29th January 2014 at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Son of the late Waithanje Mmbovi and the late Iruki
Waithanje. Husband of Edith Kori Ngochi. Brother
of Kori, the late Kanini, the late Wanjuki, the late
Wakini, the late Kianga, Jane and Luke. Father of
James, Bedan, Mary, the late Margret, Luke, Moses,
Samson and Zipporah. Friends and relatives are
meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements
at his home, Mikimbi village, Kianjokoma in Embu
County.

CucuWe Let You Go!

With sadness but in Celebration!

Moses Njau
Mukuna

Family and friends are meeting at St Andrews

Church today Friday 7th Feb from 6-8 p.m. A memorial mass will be held at their
Riara Road residence tomorrow from 3 Oclock. The nal meeting will be held at
their Riara Road residence on Monday 10th Feb 2014 from 6 - 8pm. The cortege
leaves Montezuma Funeral Home at 9am for a requiem mass at Don Bosco Upper
Hill followed by the funeral at Langata Cemetery on Tuesday 11th Feb 2014.
You will forever be in our hearts

Monica Wanjiku Macharia (Gitengura)

Gyto Security Services Ltd

Death and Funeral Announcement

The Board of Director, Management and

Staff of Gyto Security Services wishes to
announce the death of Stephen Otieno
Oluoch who was until his brutal murder
the operations manager.
Son of the late Wilson Oluoch and
Mama Sophia Oluoch of Alego Kogelo
Siaya County. Husband of the late Lilian
Otieno. Adored father of Elizabeth
Akinyi, Daniel Odhiambo and Baby
Bradley Steven.

Burial service will take place on Saturday

8th February at their ancestral home.

1912 - 28th January, 2014 (102 years)

The immediate and extended family of the Late Monica Wanjiku

Macharia (Gitengura) wish to sincerely thank all the friends and
family who were able to be with us and those that sent us all their
messages of condolence following the passing of our beloved Cucu.
Kindly accept our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thank you.
Rest Cucu, your soul is now at home with our Lord and Saviour and
we rejoice knowing that you are nally home with our Heavenly
Father.
Rest Cucuyou are nally home!

Stephen Otieno
Oluoch

Celebrating a Great Life Well Lived

Fare thee well Steve

Teachers Service Commission

Death and Funeral Announcement

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that
we announce the death of Mr. Erick Isanju
Kidambi of Teachers Service CommissionKenya, Voi Unit, which occurred on 4th
February 2014.

Mwalimu James Oyugi Orora

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that the Orora Family
announce the untimely death of Mwalimu James Oyugi Orora. Son
of the late Rev. Elijah Orora Nyangera and late Mama Elizabeth
Bwari Orora. Husband of Mary Oyugi and late Hebishiba Oyugi.
Father of late Pamela, late Ben, Margaret, Richard, Susan, Obed and
Edgar. Brother of late Dr. John Orora, Pauline, late Peninah, Elias,
Janet, Fred, Peter, Hobadiah, Mary, Jairus and Steve. Brother-in-law
of Dinah, Margaret, Agnes, Beatrice, Monica, Abigael and Yuanita.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Son of the late Daniel Kidambi Kipongo

and Jael Kanaka Madedo. Loving husband of
Julianah Maghuwa. Brother of Jibrain Madedo,
Mary Kuwona, Marjory Egwa, Grace Chao
and Ogla. Son in-law of the late Christopher
Wazai and Loice Mkaluma, Brother in-law of
Benard Maghanga, Naftali Mbela, Chrispin Kililo
and Peris Mkindenyi. Father of Jael Kanaka,
Loice Mkaluma, Daniel Kdambi, Rosina Wakio,
Christopher Wazei, Miriam Choki, Hope Egwa
and Emmanuel Mugendi. Grandfather of Hope
Wanjiku, Juneweneex Ndumi and Gabriel Isanju.
Cousin of Hezron Mwawaza, Duncan Mwawaza,
Salim Mwawaza, Jonah Nyange, Fred Mwakesi,
Celestina and Venate Mwawaza.

Philip Mutuse Mwengi

(Sun rise.1909 sun Set 27th Jan 2014)

Erick Isanju
Kidambi

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at Rosette

Hotel-Harambee plaza next to Continental House
Parliament road, at Moi Hospital-Voi from 1.00 pm
Born: 5th May 1962
and at familys residence in Kulele village, Mbololo
location, Taita Taveta County for prayers and Died: 4th February 2014
funeral arrangements.
The cortege leaves Moi Hospital Mortuary, Voi on Friday 7th February 2014 for his home.
Burial will be held on 8th February 2014 at 10 a.m.
In Gods hands you rest, in our hearts you remain forever,
I have fought a good ght, I have nished the race, and I have kept the faith.
2nd Timothy 4:7

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing on of

Mr. Philip Mutuse Mwengi who was promoted to glory on 27th Jan 2014 at 5:20
pm, which occurred at Nairobi Hospital. Husband of (4); Esther Mbeleete, Peninah
Ndululu, late Mary Ndulu and Rose Mumo. Father of (14 sons and 11 daughters);
John, Sarah Mbai, late Miriam John, Rabecca Muthami, Japheth, Sebastian, Joseph, Late
Rose Mulandi, Jacob, Juliana Danson, Tom, Late Benjamin Ndolo, Joshua, Late Kambua,
Mutuku, Late Nzilani, Anna, Maingi, Munyiva, Nduku, Ngeto, Mutua, Mwengi, Raphael,
Kyalo. Father-in-law of (16), Grandfather of (101), and Great grandfather of (87)
Great, Great grandfather of (10).
Friends and relatives are meeting today, 5th February 2014 at 680 Hotel, Nairobi to
nalise on funeral arrangements.
Cortege leaves Montezuma funeral home on 7th February 2014 at 11:00 am for an
overnight stay at his Kai Farm. Burial will be on Saturday 8th February 2014 starting
at 11:00 am.
It is God who gave Philip Mutuse Mwengi an opportunity to live a full and
active life in this world and he also chose to erase his pain forever. Amen.

67

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

RUGBY
Nambian Rugby Union chief says Kenya
Vodacom Cup debut will come with
advantages and disadvantages. P.69

SPORT

Spurs work
overtime to
down Wizards

VOLLEYBALL | National mens team begin nal campaign for World Championships berth

Kenya cautioned
to tread carefully
against rivals
Captain Maiyo believes
the team can make it to
Poland only if they treat
all opponents equally
BY AYUMBA AYODI
@AyumbAyodi
sayodi@ke.nationmedia.com

hile it could sound suicidal

for Kenya to underrate her
other opponents, Egypt
remains the biggest threat to their
maiden World Championships appearance ambitions.
Skipper Philip Maiyo believes that
Kenya can realise its dream of making
it to Poland for the Worlds if they are
to embrace similar tactics and spirit
from the last time they faced Egypt
in the Africa Zone Five pre-qualifier
in Rwanda.
Kenya came close to beating Egypt
for the first time when they lost in
2-3(25-23, 20-25, 17-25, 25-18, 13-15)
in November last year. But Kenya
eventually settled for bronze after a
surprise defeat to Uganda.
Kenya was due to meet Cape Verde
yesterday before todays showdown
with Egypt, who represented Africa
alongside Tunisia and Cameroon at
the previous World Championships
four years ago in Italy.
We have improved tremendously
in our reception and backcourt
since our last match against Egypt,

Washington

who shouldnt worry us now, said

Maiyo. My colleagues should take
to the court without fear since volleyball is just the same. At times its
just determination and courage that
makes the difference.
Maiyo rallied his troops to take
home ground advantage an make
Kenya proud.
We are on the verge of making history. I just cant wait any longer. Our
women have done it several times.
Now it is our time, added Maiyo, who
plies his trade for Turkish Premier
League side Gumushane.

It took two overtime periods to

do it, but the San Antonio Spurs
extended their dominance of NBA
rivals Washington on Wednesday
with their 16th straight win over
the Wizards.
Tim Duncan (pictured) poured in
a game-high 31 points in the 125-118
double-overtime triumph.
Duncan also contributed 11
rebounds and five assists before
he fouled out early in the second
overtime period.
Patty Mills and Danny Green took
up the slack. Mills nished with 23
points and Green chipped in 22
for the Spurs, who won their third
straight game.

Underestimating opponents

But Maiyo cautioned his colleagues

against underestimating their other
opponents Botswana, Zambia and
Cape Verde.
That is what we did against Uganda
and we were in for a shock.
Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF)
chairman Waithaka Kioni said the
mens side has a chance to write
history. They need to believe in
themselves. There is no reason why
they cant win this event. Victory will
definitely open more doors for us,
Kioni said.
Egypt coach Nour Atia has already
voiced his respect for the home team.
They played very well in Rwanda and
their standards have greatly improved.
However, we are confident of making
it to Poland, said Atia.
The 2014 World Championships
will run from August 29 to September 9 in Poland.

125-118
San Antonio Spurs overtime victory
over Washington Wizards

CHRIS OMOLLO | NATION

National men volleyball team players John Ndungu (left) and Bernard Musumba before a training session at Safaricom Gymnasium in Kasarani. The
qualiers for the World Championships served o yesterday at Kasarani.

Double-ton New Zealand rule day one against India

Auckland
Centuries for Brendon McCullum
and Kane Williamson lifted New Zealand o the ropes and into a position
of command on the opening day of
the rst Test against India.
Captain McCullum posted his
eighth Test hundred soon after tea
on Thursday and Williamson followed two overs later with his fth
as New Zealand progressed to 329-4
at stumps.

CRICKET
Shamsur Rahman
and Imrul Kayes hit
maiden centuries as
Bangladesh nally
showed their batting
talent in the second
and nal Test against
Sri Lanka in Chittagong yesterday.

COPA DEL REY

3-0

Real Madrids seminal, rst leg win

over local rivals
Atletico Madrid on
Wednesday.

Williamson was eventually removed

for 113 and at stumps McCullum was
unbeaten on 143 with Corey Anderson
on 42 in a 78-run stand for the fth
wicket.
McCullum and Williamson came
together when New Zealand were in
trouble at 30-3 after being sent into
bat on a bowler-friendly Eden Park
wicket.
The heavy cloud cover and greentopped wicket were ripe for the Indian
bowlers who made the most of the

conditions and runs proved dicult

to obtain as New Zealand struggled
to reach 54-3 by lunch.

Track atted out

But when the sun broke through

after the break and the track attened
out into a good batting strip, McCullum and Williamson stole the initiative
away from India in a 221-run stand for
the fourth wicket.
It was tough initially, which you
expect with the new ball and certainly

it got very good to bat on after lunch,

Williamson said.
Theyve got very good seamers
and they showed that. They had us
in a bit of trouble early on and it was
nice to bat through that.
Ishant Sharma, the pick of the
Indian bowlers, doubted India could
have done better once the sun came
out. We were still bowling in the right
areas but you have to give credit to the
batsmen. The wicket got better as the
day progressed, he said. (AFP)

Marco Belinelli added 14 points

o the bench in the victory.
Spurs point guard Tony Parker
had just four points and ve assists
with four turnovers, playing less than
19 minutes before departing at halftime with tightness in his lower back.
He was expected to miss Thursdays
game at Brooklyn.
Last week, Parker had an MRI
exam to assess the seriousness of
hip and abdominal soreness.
He has also battled shin and
nger injuries this season, but the
31-year-old said recently that he was
determined not to miss this months
All-Star game.
John Wall scored 29 points to
pace the Wizards, who had won two
straight going into the contest.
Bradley Beal had 19 points, Trevor
Ariza had 15 points with 10 rebounds
and Nene added 12 points for the
hosts.
In Cleveleand, Steve Blake, in his
second game back from an elbow
injury, notched a triple-double on
Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Cleveland 119-108 to snap a
seven-game NBA skid. (AFP)

OLYMPIC SPIRIT

RUGBY

Jamaicas bobsleigh team in stop cash plea

England unchanged for Scotland

Jamaicas Olympic bobsleigh team yesterday pleaded with their adoring fans to stop
sending money to fund their Sochi fairy tale while also dreaming of converting Usain
Bolt from sprint to snow. Pilot Winston Watts admitted that the Internet campaign
to fund their trip had been such a success that he and brakeman Marvin Dixon
feared they would be damned as greedy opportunists if they didnt call a halt. The
donations were just coming on and on. We had to stop them. Weve called a press
conference to do it, said Watts after almost $80,000 (about Sh6.9 million) poured
into the empty Jamaica coers.

TENNIS

Defending champions Italy will

eld a weakened side against
England coach Stuart Lancaster named an unchanged
the United States in Cleveland
side yesterday for the Calcutta Cup Six Nations clash away in the rst round of the 2014
to Scotland in Edinburgh tomorrow. Lancaster kept faith
Fed Cup this weekend. Dewith the same matchday 23 that suered a 26-24 defeat
prived of top singles players
by France in Englands Six Nations opener in Paris last
Sara Errani and Flavia Pennetta,
weekend. Scotland, well-beaten 28-6 away to Ireland on
the Italians, will instead look to
Sunday, were due to name their side later yesterday. Chris 40th world ranked Karin Knapp
Robshaw will captain the English team.
and 84th ranked Camilia Giorgi.

68 | Sport

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

Bumper entry brings curtains down on Barclays Circuit

BY LARRY NGALA
@larryngala
lngala@ke.nationmedia

An overwhelming eld of 220 golfers

converge at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf
Club course this weekend, for the 14th
and nal leg of this years Barclays Bank
Golf Circuit.
They will be battling it out for nine
slots reserved for the club in the grand
nale of the series scheduled for Karen
Country Club on February 22 where the
top 20 players will qualify to play in the
2014 Barclays Kenya Open Pro-Am.

In addition, the overall winner will

earn a golng trip to South Africa to
sample some of that countrys top golfing facilities.
This weekends event follows others held at Limuru, Eldoret, Nakuru,
Machakos, Nyanza, Thika, Sigona,
Nyali, Windsor, Nyeri, Royal, Karen,
and Vet Lab.
Like in all those events, an array of
prizes will be at stake in addition to
the qualifying slots. Muthaiga captain
Bhavnish Chandaria (left) says the
course at the moment, is in an excellent condition save for the quick greens

which may be a deciding factors.

We have prepared the course for
the Kenya Open Pro Am tournament
on March 5, and members may have it
a bit tough, said Chandaria.
During the 13th leg two weeks ago at
Vet Lab, John DSouza carded an amazing 44 points to become the highest
scorer in the series so far.
That kind of score may not be easy
to return at Muthaiga.
Among those drawn are some of
the clubs leading amateurs led by the
captain himself Chandaria, with others being Evans Vitisia, Kumar Dhall,

John Gitonga, Mwai Mbuthia and Selest

Kilinda among others.
Meanwhile Machakos comes alive
this weekend after almost a month as
the clubs host the Bags and Envelopes
company sponsored tournament which
has attracted over 100 players from
Machakos, Railway, Kiambu, Ruiru
and Kenya Air Forces.
The leading ladies golfers will be at
Royal Nairobi Golf Club for the Ladies
Invitation sponsored by General Motors
and Heritage Insurance. Expected to
feature will be Kenyas top female golfer
Naomi Wafula.

WEEKEND GOLF FIXTURES

Royal
Tomorrow: Ladies Invitation ; First
Tee a.m. 7.28 B. Hiuhu, F. Koki, L.
Awiti, L. Akinyi; 7.36 R. Mandaliya,
T.Gedlu, S. Kanyereri, G. Kimeria;
7.44Z. Miwa, I.Dsouza, M. Monari,
A. C V Shah; 7.52 N. Kariuki, S.
Mauladad, P. Kabuga, Ano; 8.00
F. Shiroya, S. Shah, A. Brar, E.
Dsouza; 8.08 S. Bhavra, Agnes
Nyakio, D. Oconnor, R. Ikuta; 8.16
K. Choi, K. Shah, E. Ilako, A. Patel;
8.24 D. Shah, C. Evans, S. Njenga,
E. Stevens; 8.32 M. Muhanda, S.
Kasinga, E. Noah, J. Kubo; 8.40 Eric
Rugo (S), J. Mwendwa (S), M. Musimi (S), Eddie Ongoro (S); Tenth
Tee A.M. 7.28 J. Kang, B. Kinyanjui,
M.Chege, L. Thanga; 7.36 I. Kobayashi, N.Wafula, M. Maingi, N. Ikinu;
7.44 R. Jagdev, A. D. Shah, R. Lofty,
C. Gatua; 7.52 D. Munge, R. Kiarie,
J. Hinga, N. Ayodo; 8.00 A. Patel,
B. Jones, Y. Choi, J. Vohora; 8.08
F. Mutahi, Rita Shah, R. Munoru, M.
Wroe; 8.16 A. Hindocha, S. Bhanji,
M. J. Park, P. Shah; 8.24 V. Sennik,
F. Macharia, Hwang S, S. Scroogie;
8.32 J. Odhiambo (S), K. Otieno
(G), K. Kaunda (S), J. Mungai
(G);First Tee P.M. 11.52 F. W. Maina,
R. Omanyo, J. Njau, W. Kireri; 12.00
N. Karimi, J. Kariuki, M. Chege, R.
Njogu; 12.08 M. Muriithi, N.Muhire,
P. Odima, R. Koome; 12.16 J. Wafula,
M.Muturi, M. Nzioka, C. Ngurani;
12.24 W. Kimani, J. Gikunda, J.
Githere, A. Mwaniki; 12.32 S. Hoare,
J. Van Tongeren, M.Vincent, L. Gitau; 12.40 A. Vellecoop, Y. Maukonnen, R. Mambo, S. Kanyora; 12.48
M. Kibuga, J. Ngure, G. Mucheru,
E. Mbuthia; 12.56 A. Mwalimo, S.
Gathigia, N. Kieng, P. Ndirango;
13.04 Gathigias Guest 1, N. Steinman, M. Kalyeke, R. Makwere; 13.12
Jean Mathenge (S), J. Macharia,
A. Wahome (S), W. Githongo (S);
13.20 M. Kangara (S), A.Nyamu
(S), J. Kilonzo (S), Gm (S); 13.28
Odongo Mark (G), B. Omuodo (G),
M. Njue (G), D. Komen (G); 13.36
M. Kanjejo (G), B. Madhvani (G),
S. Onyango (G), S. Sennik (G);
Tenth Tee P.M.11.52 G.Gatere, K.
Icharia, G. Wokabi, A.Handa;12.00
G. Githere, M. Thande, D. Kairuthi,
W. Ngugi;12.08 B. N. Kamau, N.
Koigi, J. Ishioya, R. Njendu; 12.16 J.
Ndirangu, J. Njoroge, M.Ngengi,
C. V. Luik; 12.24 R. Gikuru, C.
Itangata, E.Mccarthy, Kerubo C;
12.32 H. Gatiramu, L. Armitage,
S.Ngure, M. Wambugu; 12.40 K.
Kihanya, V. Nduva, J. Mathenge, A.
Mululu; 12.48 M.Cox, S. Mundia, L.
Muhinga, Z. Wachira; 12.56 Mary
Chege, Joan K, L. Gibson, R. Musau;
13.04 J. Ndonga, E. Karuga, G.
Wafari, Gathigias Gueste 2; 13.12
Guest x 4t; 13.20 Ruth Mugugu
(S), P.Nyakiva (S), G. Mulandi (S),
W. Waweru (S); 13.28 A. Munda
(S), S. Lugalia (G), B. Ragalo (S),
B. Mwaura (G); 13.36 J.Juma (G),
J. Muriithi (G), H. Kimani (G), C.
Omondi (G).
Nanyuki
Tomorrow: Maj. Barkas Memorial
Golf Tournament; 8.00 K. Kaburu,
M. Kirimi, N. Sillah;8.10 P. Demello,
J. Mathai,S. M. Mutethia; 8.20 J.
Brammer, R. Hames, S. Haworth;
8.30 B. Allen, C. Rob, Abraham
Kimani; 8.40 Ben Mathu, D. McConnell, Joe Murphy; 8.50 A. McConnell. M. Muthurania, H. Kurutu; 9.00
Hon. J. K. Kiriinya, N. Shah, Eng. S.
K. Ndegwa; 9.10 T. Phipps Carter,
D. Kinoti, Maj. Gen. Rob; 9.20 S.
Muriuki, G. Miungi, D. Wachira; 11.20
J. Kyungu (S), E. Adiedo (S) F. M.
Mathenge;11.30 P. Kiguta, J. Muriungi, N. Wainaina;11.40 Flo Gathu,
R. Chandaria, S. Gichuru;11.50 M.
Gathu, G. Kiguta, D. Bunge;12.00
S. Mwangi, Eng. J. Kinoti, N. Ndebu;12.10 R. Kabugi, E. N. Gatimu,
B. K. Inoti;12.20 Dr. B. Muthiora,
M. Mburu, Rev. J. Kamere;12.30

J. Githanda, S. Mithamo (G), S.

Mithamo 2 (G); 12.40 Maj. Gen P.
Waweru, K. S. Hunjan, D. Mogere
(G); 12.50 B. Singh, Dr. K. Somba, T.
Lindsay;1.00 Dr. M. Mburu, Dr. E. N.
Mate, Ano. Post entries accepted
to report to the starter by 11.00
am.
Limuru
Today: Bonde Group Corporate
Golf Day; First Tee; 8.38 S.Maina (l)
x 4; 8.46 W. Ndungu, P.Mugambi,
Wanjiku Ndungu (l), Nderitu;
8.54 L.Hurst(L), C.N. Wangari(l),
J. Muriithi (l), H.Maina; 9.02
J.Kihanya x 4; 9.10 G.Ndegwa, I.
Gichia, P. Muchangi, Y. Awale;9.18
S.Gatabaki, T.Miano, A.Kahure,
J.Mwaniki; Tenth Tee; 8.30 B. Ragui
x 2, S. Githere, O. Githere;; 8.38
S. KariukiX4; 8.46J.G. Thiga x4;
8.54 R.Waruinge(L), P. Wanyoike,
M. Nderi, Minja; 9.02 J.Koome, R.
Koome, P.Malonza, M.Malonza; 9.10
P.Ngodi, S.G.Mwaniki, P. Kamau, S.
Kariuki;9.18 H.Njuguna, D.Njuguna,
W.Gitonga (L), H. Kimani; First Tee;
11.22 J. Kahiu S.T.Nduati G. Karugu,
M. Gakuo; 11.30 J. Wachiuri, G.
Ndegwa, I. Wanyoike, Hihungi; 11.38
J. Kagiri, G.Maara, J.K. Chege, J.
Kaniaru; 11.46 S.Kariuki, J.Nakitare,
J. Karubia, S. Muraya; 11.54 J.Gathu,
A. Gichuki, R. Ragui, W. Maara;
12.02 J. Karubi, J. Otuke, L. Njogu,
S.Kinyanjui; 12.10 J.K. Kariuki, N.
Ngaruiya, P. Waita, K. Ngengi;12.18
V.Wangombe, G Gichuki (L),
Sam Ndungu, Ian Kihara; 12.26 A.
Marie(L), B.Gacheru, K. Nzioka, M. Wambugu; 12.34 Eng. T.
Waiharo, F.G.Kariuki, K.Muchiru,
T. Njuguna; 12.42 B.M. Mbai, Hon.
W. Kabogo, M.Mukiri, S.Okwaro;
12.50 L. Wambua, J. Muiruri, Dr.
P.Wambugu, A. Ngonjo; 12.58 Hon.
P. Kenneth x 4; 1.06 P.Kanyago,
J.Kimondo, J. Njunge, S. Waruhiu;
1.14 P. Kaguamba, K. Gachoka, S.
Mwangi, M.N. Njoroge; 1.22 Fr. D.
Wamugunda, N.NJoroge, Peter
Mungai, Dr. S.M. Kiruthu; 1.30
Z.Mbugua, E. Njoroge, N. Kiuna, N.
Waweru; 1.38 J.Karuku, Rosemary
Njogu, M.Muturi, J.Lyoba; 1.46
A. Matheka, Mburu Muigai, M.
Ragui, E. Kuria; 1.54 R.I.Nkenya,
N.Gitau, F.Kimani, J.N. Mwangi;
2.02 S.Mwangi, J.Machua, G.Kamau,
M.Nduati; Tenth Tee; 11.22 Hon. M.
Kombo; 11.30 B.Ciera, B.Karina,
J.Karina(l), N.Ndungu; 11.38 J.
Kimeria, B. Gatimu, D. Shah, S.
Mithamo;11.46 J. Kibe, B. Soy (L),
J. Kamau, S.Chege; 11.54 P.Nduati,
P.Wanjohi, S.Gikandi, A. Omooria;
12.02 Sidney Shilako, D.Kanyora,
C.Mugambi, G. Kimeria (L); 12.10
P .C. Gitura, Dr. Kiboi, P. Mbue, M.
Njuguna; 12.18 M.Karanux2, S. Kairu
x2,12.26 R. Akoth X4; 12.34 L. Gibson (L), Fr. A. Munene, G.Wakaba,
J.G.Chege; 12.42 J.Ngacha,
S.G. Njoroge, F.M. Kaharuka, F.
Gikandi; 12.50 M. Mbuthia, F.N.
Thuo, J.Ngomeli, J.G. Waweru;
12.58 S. Munyoro(L), F. Koki(L),
M.Nzioka(L), M.Wairimu(L); 1.06
D. Kagwe, J.Thongori, M.Vincent,
M.Wambugu(L); 1.14 H. Kinuthia,
W.Gitata, A. Nderi, Njogu wa
Njoroge; 1.22 D.Kiambi, D. Muthike,
H. Nyachae, M. Githaiga; 1.30
J.Thagana, M.Murimi,S. Irimu, E.
Gitau; 1.38 N. Kibuthu, W. Gakuo(l),
M. Wachira, N. Mwaniki; 1.46
M.Muura, B.Kariuki, P. Ole Burugu,
J. Mbugua; 1.54 G.Ndirangu, A.
Kiuna, G.Mwaura, N.SImwa; 2.02
Cyrus Kamau x 4.
Railway
Tomorrow: Yogi 4 Steel Golf Day;
7.40 T. Murithi, Pro B. Okello, F.
Githaiga, G. Githaiga; 7.48
G.Muraguri, T. K Mbugua, S.
Ethangata, J.W Ngamau; 7.56 B.
Kotonya, M. Nderi, A. Boru, P.E;
8.04 E. Wachira, Eng. Kithimba,
G.M Mate, G.N Wachira; 8.12 P. E x

4; 8.20 C.Ojiambo, B.K Macharia,G.

Gichuki, C.J Mwaura; 8.28 D.G
Muchungu, J.W. Kungu, A. Kahure,
A.K Mwangi; 8.36 F. Kamau, J.
Momanyi, G.S Padam, K.S Padam;
8.44 A. Nandwa, S.Karemu, C.
Kositany, F.O Okaro; 11.00 J.
Mandavia, Tarmohamed, D.M
Kahoro, J. Gituma; 11.08 N.
Wabwire, J. Karuga, P.J.G Karanja,
T. Ruhiu; 11.16 P.E x4; 11.24 Post
Entry X 4; 11.32 O. Njagi, R.
Omanyo, P.G Kangaru, P. Kihato;
11.40 Dr. J. Karanja, Mag Gen
Karanja, A.M Githu, D.K Kariuki;11.48 P.E.x 4; 11.56 J. Kaindi, J.C
Kinyua, D. Kaburi, S. Onyambu;
12.04 R. Wanza, E.G Runo, R.N
Njoroge, Dr. N. Gichuhi; 12.12 S.K
Moore, E. Kerich, J. Mugo, Ano;
12.20 P.E.x 4; 12.28 P. Mukuria, J.
Mungai, M. Mbugua, A.N.O; 12.36
Sponsor x 4, 12.44 G.K Maina, P.N
Majau, K. Rintaugu, D. Njuguna;
12.52 Chairman x 4; 1.00 P. Shah(G),
P.C Shah (G), N. R Shah(G), G.
Shah (G)1.08 F. Ombura(C), Shamik
Patel (S) R. Rudia (G)R. N. Maina;
1.16 D. Patel (G), Dr. R.C Patel(G), S.
Patel (G), C.D. Shah (G)1.24 K.
Abonyo, Dr. S.H.O Onyango,
J.KNgetich, G. Gakim.
Kiambu
Tomorrow: Directors Golf Day; 7:
44 D.K. Muthua, M. Gachugi, F.
Gichomo, S. Karanja; 7:52 E.
Kingara, S. Wangai, M. Njuguna, J.
Muchigi; 8:00 A.I. Kariuki, B.S.
Shah, J.K. Waweru, Ano; 8:08 A.
Mwangi, B. Njoroge, J. Kimani; 8:16
A.M. Gakere x 4; 8:24 E.G. Kuria,
C.N. Nduati, P. Muigai; 8:32 F.
Nyaga, P.K. Kahuho, J.N. Mburu,
Ano; 8:40 P.E. x 4; 8:48 C. Thube,
C. Kinyanjui, M. Karanga, G.K.
Athiru(l); 8:56 D.G. Njoroge, S.
Kiaro, M. Ngene, Ano; 9:04 J.
Ngure x 4. PM: 11:36 G.N. Ngatho, S.
Karanja, P. Mworia, Eng. Njaaga(g);
11:44 J. Ndegwa, J. Njoroge, K. Kariuki, K. Mwaura; 11:52 B. Wainaina, J.
Kariuki, G. Nganga, Ano; 12:00 P.N.
Kamugi, G.W. Kuria, G. Kibe(l), N.
Nderitu(l); 12:08 M. Kibi, R. Ngatia,
K. Mwaura, W. Kiarie; 12:16 D.
Ndirangu, C.G. Wanjohi, M.K.
Wanjohi, S.K. Macharia; 2:24 J.
Njoroge(l) x 4; 12:32 P.E. x 4; 12:40
D. Kimani, J.K. Machua, G. Kamau,
Ano; 12:48 P.K. Nganga, K. Kinuthia,
M.G. Karuga, P. Kaumbutho; 12:56
P.E. x 4; 1:04 P.E. x 4; 1:12 P.
Waweru, F. Njoroge, M. Karanja, J.
Githiri; 1:20 S.N. Mbugua, N.
Gichuki, M.K. Wanjohi, Ano; 1:28
P.E. x4; 1:36 P.E. x 4; 1:44 P.E. x 4.
Thika
Tomorrow: Combined Monthly
Mug and Ladies Medal; 7:16 K
Nderitu, T.Ochieng, J.M.Kanyi,
P.Karare; 7:24 B.Omondi M Kirika, B
Mahui;, B K Githui; 7:32 J Shah,
Rajan Shah, P Kigwe, M.Gatonye; 7:
40 Rod B, W.Murwayi, B.Thiga,
A.Macharia;7:48 M Kariuki,S G
Njuguna, M Njuguna, D.Ndekere; 7:
56 L Kinyua, E. Muthemba, A
Murray, D N Mukubwa; 8:04 M
Nyaga , E N Nyamu, R Kigwe, F
Githiori; 8:12 W K Kariuki, M.Kubai,
M Kubai ,A.Karimi; 8:20 R Ikenye,
R.Kiai, J N Waweru, A Kioi; 8:28
C.Kiai, Prof Ikenye, S K Warui, M
Waweru; 8:40 Dr Kimani, B M
Mathenge, Prof Karugu, J
Muthumbi; 11:08 M Ruo, A Muchoki,
J M Thairoh, Ano; 11:16 P Mukuria,
W Njega, M Gicheru, S Chege; 11:24
J Kibe, Dr E N Ndungu,
Dr.A.Karanja, P Ciano; 11:32 Waweru
P K, A Kabucho, M Mburu, F Karu;
11:40 P Kamau, J N Nduati, Ben
Mugambi, C Ngunjiri; 11:48 W
Burugu, E Kiarie G Matu, M A
Mohammed; 11:56 Prof S P Nganga,
Fr Kirimi, J.Karue, N Nganga; 12:04
P Mburugu, P N Mburu,S Kinyanjui,
J M Ndungu; 12:12 M Gitonyi, P
Mionki, Dr P Murumba, Z.Kangi; 12:
20 J.Muratha, S.Kihanya,

J.Muraguri, D.Mbugua; 12:28 L

Gachire, S G Maitho,N Njuguna, G
N Kimani;12:36 B.Mutua, A Mukiri, M
Wainaina, M.Nganga; 12:44 W
Mwangi,J Wakimani, N.Njau, P
Gakuo; 13:00 P Gaitara, G M Hiuhu,
F Wangombe, H.S.Rayat; 13:08 S
Mukiri, P Wainaina, D T Mathenge,
J K Mbugua; 13:16 Kalpesh Shah, N
Hirania, S Shah, M Shah; 13:24 Ian
Irungu, W Irungu, Hanif Kurji, Dr
Njoroge; Post Entries allowed.
Muthaiga
Tommorow: First tee am: 7.00
Otieno I, Opio J, Farrar D, Armitage
L; 7.08 Gondi P, Mbori S, Owuor E,
Ogallo C; 7.16 Gakiria G, Stouten S,
Mwaura S N, Bowry P; 7.24 Gathinji
N, Kaisha O, Njuguna M J, Ngaruiya
S; 7.32 Kimemia E, Thairu L N,
Khasinah E, Ombisi D; 7.40 Waweru
S, Ngugi R, Theuri B, Ouko E; 7.48
Mutahi J, Kihunah J, Kahari J W,
Gitari A; 7.56 Dhall K, Rajani U,
Mwindi D, Ondigo J; 8.04 Mungai
W, Mauladad S, Abdallah F, Iracha J
G; 8.12 Wairegi B I, Sequeira E,
Mbugua S, Ndirangu K; 8.20 Kiboi J
G, Njugu G N, Gakiria S, Muketha B;
8.28 Mwangi S, Kinyua E, Gitonga
J, Ngugi D; 8.36 Wettstein Y, Getty
J, Shah Neel, Patel Nolly; 8.44
Gathigi A, Ndirangu I, Orwako B,
Kuria A; 8.52 Wainaina J, Munge J,
Kalya E, Nzibo J B; 9.00 Kiplagat
K, Gakuo A, Soin R S, KAnjejo M O;
First tee pm; 11.45 Lubia A M, Geita
D, Gitonga J A, Mungai A; 11.53
Shah Chandu, Shah R C, Koome R,
Shah M; 12.01 Mithamo W, Karienye
M, Mburu A, Kiragu M;12.09
Gachaga A, Kiraithe B, Muthua M,
Wettstein N; 12.17 Ndiho K (G),
Munyi P, Nganga F G, Mwirichia K;
12.25 Wanjalla R N, Kabera E,
Kinyua P, Ngigi D; 12.33 Gachoya J,
Owino D, Rajani V, Njoroge F M;
12.41 Muhinja J, Maina D, Mwindi P,
Njeru R; 12.49 Njoroge H, Meru R,
Irungu D N, Munge P I; 12.57 Vitisia
E, Kilinda S, Mbuthia M, Matheka A;
1.05 Okeyo W, Ngunjiri Albert,
Mwangi M, Kinyua H; 1.13 Vaiani A
G, Muburi M, Thugge K, Kona E; 1.21
Shah Ashish, Shah Sonnar, Bhabra
R S, Sodi T; 1.29 Irungu W K,
Gathecha J, Mavji M, Njagi O; 1.37
Nathwani P P, Nathwani J P, Kirika
J I, Kinisu P; 1.45 Kihungi B (G),
Wainaina J M (G); Karanja P; Tenth
tee am 7.00 Chandaria A, Masaba
J, Nganga P (G), Gitura C; 7.08
Munga P (G), Kamau P J M (G),
Waweru P (S), Manyara G (G); 7.16
Nderi A, Stouten C, Magua S,
Wachira M; 7.24 Virdi A S, Shah
Savan, Khan Z, Ganatra R; 7.32
Muia P (G), Desouza R (G),
Anampiu R (G), Kaburu K (S); 7.40
Kirongothi E, Orora G (G), Ondogo
D (G), Mavoko M (G); 7.48 Zheng G
D, Shen J, Mugeni V, Edwin N; 7.56
Kangangi W, Koyier B, Muraya A
(S), Waweru J N (G); 8.04 Karoki P,
Kamatu S, Gikunda J (G), Okonji M
M; 8.12Mugambi P (G), Waweru N
(G), Indimuli T (G), Mboga C (G);
8.20 Sibanda R, Munyi P, Njeru J N,
Kapila M; 8.28 Murigi D, Hussein E,
Gachaga K, Kibugu M; 8.36 Desai
A, Sahni T, Mohindra V, Mediratta
D; 8.44 Castegnaro M, Saldanha J,
Mohamed J, Mediratta H; 8.52
Mutethia A (G), Kinyua L (G),
Burugu A M (G), Murray A (G);
9.00 Grobler P, Dietz A, Muthiga E,
Wangwe J; Tenth tee pm 11.45
Muhono K, Nganga G, Wachira S,
Karau S; 11.53 Arogo J (S), Piron L
M (G), Ndiho J (G), Li Ruiqin (G);
12.01 Mctough J, Richu P, Kabungi P
(G), Diof W (G); 12.09 Omangi L
(S), Mogere D (G), Onsomu A (G),
Obino H (G); 12.17 Magiri D, Irungu
F S, Mwindi D, Angasa P; 12.25 Ian
Maina, Ngugi R, Singh G, Paurana J;
12.33 Shah Navin, Gitau S, Shah
Amar, Waweru M; 12.41 Muhinga T,
Azu Z (G), Vincent M (G), Ogola A
(G); 12.49 Maingi M, Muhinja R,
Wachira A N, Njeru J; 12.57 Mwihia

F M, Kamau J K, Itemere S, Machani

C; 1.05 Jessa N, Rai K J, Patel S,
Ganatra A; 1.13 Gathage J, Sarbana
S, Ocholla P, Chandaria H; 1.21
Karanja J K, Karugu M (G), Gathua
F, Ngaruiya H C (G); 1.29 Nyaga E
(G), Gichuki G M (G), Nduati D (G),
Karuiru F; 1.37 Van Hoek R (G),
Nduati S (G), Okwara F (G); 1.45
Karugu G (G), Ndungu S (G),
Barclays x 2.
Kericho
Tomorrow: Hon. Benjamin Langat
Golf Day; 8:00 G. Cheruiyot, A.
Omollo, M. Munene, C. Birgen; 8:50
J. Langat, B. Ngeny, C. Kebenei, E.
Bii; 9:00 F. Wasike, C. Kibbet, M.
Marusoi, J. Ndonga; 9:10 I.
Chemutai, P. Langat, A. F. Kosgey,
J. F. Koech; 9:20 E. Chebelyon, R.F.
Rotich, T. Dsouza, E. Masiga, 9:30
F. Maiyo, R. L. Vaja; W. Odera, K.
Kibowen; 9:40 R. Keter, R. Langat,
V. Chadha, C. Langat; 9:50 A.
Cheruiyot, J. Chadha, C. Kipngok,
S. Chepkwony; 10:00 Dr. Tonui, D.
Biegon, F. Tirop, E. Orina; BREAK;
12:20 S. Mukora, B. Dsouza, K.
Lavuana, Pr. Hunjan; 12:30 P.
Hunjan, G. Rono, W. Kirui, M. Bachu,
K. A Soi; post entry to report to the
starter before 10:00 am.
Sigona
Tomorrow: 4 Idiots Golf Day; First
Tee P M; 8.00 Shari M, Samji M,
Kobayashi S, Mavani A ; 8.08 Preet
j S, Rajeev M, Pritesh P, Malde A;
8.16 J A C Patel, Dass S, H M Patel,
L R Patel; 8.24 Ongubo J, Bamrah
J, Kangethe P, Njau J; 8.32 Kiguru
P, Kanja S, Ndenderu J M, Ano;
Tenth Tee P M; 8.00 Saahil P, Brij P,
Praful S, Nitin K S; 8.08 Choda H,
Syan S, Raj S, Shamji K; 8.16 A
Mohindra, Rushabh S, Neil S, Kunal
R; 8.24 Mehta P, Deep S, Ajay S, P
Sanjrajka, First Tee P M; 12.00
Arvind P, Dhanjal M, Halai D,
Bhimjiani P; 12.08 Raikundalia N,
Varia J, Raikundalia S, Dipan S;
12.16 Thakrar B, Mulji M, Sanghani
A, Aldasani A; 12.24 Jaer J,
Abbass N, Hirji K, Sorathia S; 12.32
Chandaria S, P Popat, Munar P(g),
R Lakhani (g); 12.40 Minesh S, Sarju
S, Pratul S(g), Tejal S ; 12.48 Virdii D
S, Virdii H S, R Nagi, K S Matharu;
12.56 Vinay K S, Nagda Y K, Shah R
K, Rajesh S; 1.04 Captains x4; 1.12
Verjee N,Wazir M, Hitesh P, Ano;
1.20 Sodha A, Pandit K, Bhakai R,
Bhayani D; 1.28 Ravi S, Ashit S,
Dhanani P, Pradeep S; 1.36 G G
Nganga, Mugo D, Njeke J, B M
Njoroge; 1.44 Hasmukh(g),
Akhil(g), Bharat (g), T B; 1.52 M S
Channa, Saawan S, H S Mann,
Sagar B; 2.00 Ajay x4; Tenth Tee P
M; 12.00 Sehmi H, Nitin J S,
Matharu A, Bimal S; 12.08 P Ngugi,
Munga N, Kibuku P, Muranga D;
12.16 Savla R, Rao R, Bhatt J V ,
Rajiv S; 12.24 Baiju S, Chandarana
A, Jobanputra C, Dsouza D; 12.32K
Chandarana(g), V Budha(g), B
Lakhani (g), S Morjaria (g); 12.40
Sehmi K, Ghallay S S, R S Sehmi, K
S Matharu; 12.48 Sandeep (g), Neel
P(g), Shitul S (g), Dr D Patel(g);
12.56 Hirani P, Millan S, Parmar A,
Haq S; 1.04 K D Shah, Raju H, Jitu
S, A Lalla; 1.12 Waghela B V, A D
Shah, Tushar P, Rahim G; 1.20
Mukuria O, Wairia S, Kibuku N,
Gichimu J; 1.28 Musa (g), Jayknit
(g), C Patel (g), R Patel (g); 1.36
Vimal S, Mukesh S, Nishwal S,
Lakhani H; 1.44 Bhachu D S, Mayur
S, Nanji N, Naveed N; 1.52 Raju P,
Dr Acharya, Walji S,
Bank M.
Nakuru
Tomorrow: 4-Club Golf Competition; First tee 8.00 M Karanja, K
Kamonjo, L Kamau, S Kihumba; 8.10
N Muhia, F Kamonjo, E Muiyuro, S
Gichuki; 8.20 N Kimemia, M Cheptumo, P Muhia, Ali Rajab; 9.50 J
Storry, G Ketem, I Singh, S Mwangi;

10.00 M Wanjiku, Z Ireri, J Muchoki,

D Maingi; 10.10 R Nderitu, J Kibore,
P Macharia, F Nganga; 10.20 P Kuria, M Kandie, J G Mokaya, L Miano;
10.30 K Wambugu, P Matindi, M
Kariuki, J Manyara; 10.40 K Kosgey,
F Muiruri, J Chege, N Nduati;
10.50 S Singh, M Sahota, R Shah,
C Angwenyi; 11.00 S Macharia, C
Ndungu, P M Mugo, S N Wachira;
11.10 K Gachohi, O Robert, C Mecha,
W Muthokia; 11.20 Dr Walubengo,
K Mbugua, S Kirui, D Mathai; 11.30
N Njoka, H J Kuria, S Mugunyu, M
Kiragu; 11.40 P K Mwai, W Wanjohi,
A Waititu, S K Njoroge; 11.50 M N
Githiru, K Sisenda, E Karuga; 12.00
I Ngethe, D Hunjan, P Mbuthia, J K
Rutto; 12.00 K Raja, R M Thakkar, P
S Shah, M C Patel; 12.10 A Patel, D
Sharma, K Morjaria, R D Khagram;
12.20 J Raja, Dr. Malik K K Soni.
Machakos
Tomorrow: Bags and Envelopes golf tournament; 8.10
C.Makau,V.Mutwii, J.Maalu,
B.Nyamongo; 8.20 S.Makau,
C.K.Mulela, F.Njeru,T.Musyoka8.30
J.; Ndunda, C.Kaloki, A.Mwanza,
L.Wambua; 8.40 D.Mila, S.Singh,
J.Kavivya, A.Mwanza; 8.50 J.Orora,
T.Ruhiu S.K.Theuri, L.M.Kamba;
9.00 B.Bella, Gen. Munyao, S.P.Bett,
Major.R.N.Mumo; 9.10 J.Matei, Jack
Ndunda, B.M.Mungata, J.Kivuva;
9.20 Railwaysx4; 9.30 W.Muvea, C.J
Mwaura, J.Maingi, J.W.Ngure; 9.40
Railways x4; 9.50 G.Ngumbi, D. Kivuva, S.Harrison, P.Musango; 10.00
J.Nzau, T.Matheka, D.T.Mumo
J.Wanjau; 10.10 J.Maalu, B.Mumina,
C.Nzuki, A.Koli; 10.20 J.Kioko,
J.Kiiti, A.Wambua, J.Mangu; 10.30
Prof.M.Kisau, J.Nzau, B.Mumina,
J.Nzioki;10.40 Col.Matu x4; 10.50
L.Ngala, E.Ndungu, E.Tenga,
Dr.Kamala; 11.00 P.Kamba,
C.Kaloki, C.Nzuki, E.Wambua;
11.20 B.Mumo, M.Mutuku,
J.Mboya, K.Mburu; 11.30 E.Soy,
S.Singh, Gen.Musomba,T.Ruhiu;
11.40 Boniface M,J.Nijhof, A
Kiiru, Col.Mbithi; 11.50 S.G Mangu,
M.Kitulu, E,Musyoka, J.masai; 12.00
C.Njui, Dr.Wangwe, M.Kinuthia,
Eng.Kithimba;12.10 S.P.Bett x4;
12.30 T.Kuriax 4; Post entries allowed.
Vet Lab
Tomorrow: January Mug &
Medal No. 1; First Tee; 7:22 I.
Maina, F. Wangila, Alice Kariuki;
7:30 J. Dsouza, B. Shah, Ano; 8:
02 N.Ndiritu, J.Murigi, P.Karingu,
N. Opiyo 8:34 M.N.Kanyi, M.
Owiti,Ano; 11:22 T.Njonjo, G.M.
Warui, Ano; 11:30 L. Munyua, W. Burugu, J.C.Wachira; 12:02 J. Rwenji,
M.Karano, X.N.Iraki, C.Itangata;
12:50 Steve Dsouza, J.Karuku,
A.Raythaitha, M.Mbugua; 1:14
M.Makundi, N.Sharma, A.Shankla;
Tenth Tee; 7:30 H.E.Mwangi,
J. M.Mwaura, J.Karingu, J.
Mwangi; 8:02 Y.Asami, C.Maitho,
A.Thompson, O. Mbatia ; 8:26 J.
Lamuwalla, B. Shah, Om Shah; 8:
34 R.K.Ngethe, Joe Kimani, Ano; 11:
22 C.Karobia, M.Karobia, K.Mariga,
J. Kamau; 11:30 W.Nadida, C.G.
Munyori, B. K. Mbaya, K.Nkomani;
11:38 N.Mbuchucha, W.Nadida,
R.Wachira; 12:02 O.F.Kibuna,
D.Mukabi, T.Thanawalla; 1:30 N.
Grioen, Mac Van Dingeren, Ano.
Kitale
Tomorrow: Monthly Mug; 9.00
G.B. Rutto, Dr. R. Kiptum, Dr. N.K.
Tum; 9.10 S. Malakwen, R. Shah, J.
Masis; 9.20 E. Weche, E. Mwei, E.
Tum; 9.30 M. Arusei, J. Angelei, R.
Kae; 9.40 E. Sorobea, P.K. Koech, J.
Limo; 9.50 A.Babuh, B. Cheruiyot,
H. Ruttenbar ;10.00 G.K. Cheruiyot,
J. Rutto, S. Shah; 10.10 C. Kombo,
S. Kirwa, A. Saif; 10.20 D. Saisi, C.
Yano, M. Litamoi, C. Chesire. Post
entries allowed to report to the
starter by 9.00 a.m.

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Nation to reward top performing locals at Kenya Open

BY LARRY NGALA
@larryngala
lngala@ke.nationmedia

ANTHONY OMUYA | DAILY NATION

Nation Media Group CEO Linus Gitahi (left) presents a

cheque to PGK chairman Rizwan Charania at Muthaiga Golf
Club yesterday.

The Nation Media Group

has promised to reward any
professional golfer from the
east African region who will
emerge the winner in this years
Barclays Kenya Open with a cool
Sh1 million.
Nation Media Group Chief
Executive Ocer Linus Gitahi
said that not only the winner

will be rewarded but also any

pro from the region who will
nish among the top 10 places
during the event.
Gitahi said Kenyan pros need
encouragement and support in
order to perform well in international events such as the
Open. Speaking after presenting a cheque of Sh1.2 million
to the Professional Golfers of
Kenya (PGK) as prize money
for the pros in six of the seven
Nation Media Group-sponsored

events, Gitahi said NMG had

taken the initiative to encourage other corporate bodies to
follow suit.
If we want our pros to win
the Open or other major events,
then we must invest in them.
This is why we at Nation have
decided to include them in our
series. Our support will go a long
way in helping them sharpen
their skills, said Gitahi.
He said NMG was committed to supporting the game in

the country and added that the

company is willing to work with
other corporate organizations
towards that end.
We are not closing the door
and any corporate organization
willing to come on board in our
series is welcome, Gitahi said.
The PGK tournament director
Elisha Kasuku said with support
locals pros can excel globally.
The Barclays Kenya Open is
set for Karen Country and Golf
Club from March 6 to 9.

RUGBY | Elite South African tournament begins in March and will feature World Cup class players

BRIEFLY

Namibia wary of Kenyas SA trip

FOOTBALL

Isiolo Youth will be the team to

beat as the Eastern region FKF
Mini-League takes centre stage
today at the refurbished Kenyatta
Stadium in Machakos where 12
teams from Eastern will battle
it out for Division Two league
promotion. Isiolo Youth will parade not only the youngest team
in the three days Eastern derby
but also a well blended team with
players of almost the same age
group. Having played together
since they started the art of kicking football team spirit at the
Isiolo Youth is almost invincible.
Another surprise package in
Machakos would be the lads of
Methodist University College,
KeMU, who are a collection of
soccer talent from all over the
country.

NRU boss De Beer says

playing in Vodacom
Cup will improve teams
tactics and conditioning
BY AYUMBA AYODI
@AyumbaAyodi
sayodi@ke.nationmedia

amibia is squirming in discomfort as Kenya prepares to debut

at the Vodacom Cup on March
15 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Namibia Rugby Union chief executive ocer, Sybrand de Beer said in
local media this week he welcomed
Kenyas participation in the Vodacom
Cup but added it would come with both
advantages and disadvantages.
The Vodacom Cup appearance will
come as a major boost for Kenya
ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup
qualication where they will face favourites Namibia, Zimbabwe and the
host nation Madagascar at the end of
June. The tournament doubles as the
Confederation of Africa rugby (CAR)
Group 1A Africa Cup.
The winner will automatically qualify
for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, while
the runner-up will still have a chance
to qualify via a play-o match against
a European nation.
Kenya have replaced Argentinas
Pampas who withdrew from the
South Africa competition due to nancial constraints. The competition
will give Kenya much needed prepa-

They run the risk of injuries

while big losses in the
Vodacom Cup will not be
good for their morale
Sybrand de Beer, Namibia rugby
Union chief ocer

GOLF

Mickelson aims to
get back on track

NATION | FILE

Kenya forward Wilson KOpondo charges at the Ugandan defence during the Nairobi leg of the 2012 Elgon Cup.
KOpondo will captain Kenya in their South African tour where they play in the tough Vodacom Cup league.
ration as the squad will play seven
matches in three months while based
in Cape Town.
De Beer told the Namibian newspaper that most of Kenyas players
are local-based so being together
for about three months and competing at a higher level of intensity will
denitely improve their conditioning
as well as their tactics like defensive

play. But at the same time, they run

the risk of injuries while big losses in
the Vodacom Cup will not be good for
their morale, he noted.
Namibia competed in the Vodacom
Cup in 2010 and 2011 but nancial
constraints forced them to withdraw
thereafter. We would need to budget
about N$4 million (Sh36m) to participate in the Vodacom Cup, but most

of our players are working and they

cannot aord to take two months
o, like Kenya who will be staying
in Cape Town.
The fact that only about 12 of our
local based players are in the World
Cup squad will also not help much,
because our foreign-based players
will join a few weeks before we go to
Madagascar, he added.

Treus men look for inspiration from last year at Wellington 7s

BY AYUMBA AYODI
sayodi@ke.nationmedia

New Zealands Wellington Sevens,

that is the fth leg of the IRB World
Sevens Series, has always been a good
hunting ground for Kenya Sevens.
The beautiful memories of last
years event will play at the back of
the Kenyan players minds when they
take to the Westpac Stadium at dawn
today to face tough Pool D opponents.
Kenya, who narrowly lost the Main
Cup nal 19-24 to England in sud-

Isiolo the team to beat

at Eastern mini-league

den death 19-24, take on South Africa

Sevens bronze medallists Samoa at 3:
42am before meeting Gold Coast Cup
nalists Australia at 6:51am.
The team will wrap up its pool
matches against Tonga, on paper the
weakest side in the pool, at 9:17am.
Kenya lost to Fiji 0-36 in Plate nal
at Gold Coast and 19-24 to Wales in
the Plate semis in Dubai. They also
succumbed 5-52 defeat to Fiji in Plate
semis in South Africa before slumping 0-35 to the same opponents in the
Bowl nal in USA.

Samoa, who lost 7-14 to South Africa at the USA Sevens Cup nal in
Las Vegas, and Australia will present
Kenyas coach Paul Treu with yet
another litmus test.

Plate semis

Samoa lost 26-31 to Fiji in Gold

Coast Plate semis but would drop
to Bowl where they lost to 14-19 to
Australia in the semis in Dubai. The
Samoans were to edge out Argentina
21-7 to win bronze in the Cup play-o

in Port Elizabeth before losing 19-22 to

Canada in the play-o in Las Vegas.
On the other hand, Australia lost
19-40 to New Zealand in Cup nal
at Gold Coast, won Bowl by beating
Portugal 17-12 in Dubai before losing
at the same level to England 19-28
in South Africa. They yet again fell
to England 24-26 at Plate nal in
Las Vegas. Tonga only took part at
Gold Coast.
Todays matches in Kenyan time: Kenya v
Samoa (3:42am), Kenya v Australia (6:51am),
Kenya v Tonga (9:17am).

Phil Mickelson has plenty of

good memories to draw on as
he tries to get his 2014 US PGA
Tour campaign on track this
week at Pebble Beach.
The world number four is a
four-time winner of the Pebble
Beach National Pro-Am, and hell
be hoping a return to the iconic
course on the northern California
coast will mark a change in his
recent fortunes. After a runnerup nish in the European Tour
event in Abu Dhabi in January,
Mickelson was forced out of the
Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines with a sore back. After
a cross-country trip to seek treatment in Atlanta he teed it up last
week in Phoenix.

CYCLING

German Kittel wins

Dubai Tour 2nd stage
German cyclist Marcel Kittel, from team Giant-Shimano,
secured his rst victory this season after winning yesterday the
second stage of the Dubai Tour
2014.
The 122-kilometre (76-mile)
race started from the Dubai
World Trade Centre, with 127
cyclists from 16 teams spanning
around desert highways before
concluding at the tip of the manmade Palm Island. American
Taylor Phinney won the inaugural stage on Wednesday. Many
roads were closed for the tour
and several schools closed in
fear of trac problems. The fourstage race is, held for the rst
time in the Gulf emirate is 416.9kilometre (259-mile) long.

70 | Sport

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

CRUNCH GAME | Leaders Arsenal travel to Liverpool

Wenger eager on
Wilsheres return

Real, Barca
close in on
Cup nal

ADRIAN DENNIS | AFP

Arsenals Jack
Wilshere playing
against Aston
Villa in an English
Premier League
match on January 13.

London

rsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen

to have Jack Wilshere
return from an ankle injury
for the Premier League leaders match away to Liverpool
tomorrow.
The Gunners will travel
north to Merseyside looking to at least maintain
their two-point advantage
over Manchester City and
Chelsea following the latters
1-0 win over the former on
Monday.
Wenger said yesterday
that he expected England
midelder Wilshere to be t

Real Madrid took a huge step

towards reaching the Copa del Rey
nal as they beat local rivals and
holders Atletico Madrid 3-0 thanks
to two own goals in their semi-nal,
rst leg on Wednesday.
Barcelona look set to meet their
historical rivals in the nal as they
took a 2-0 rst leg advantage over
Real Sociedad in the other semi-nal
at the Camp Nou.
Atletico had beaten Real at the
Santiago Bernabeu in last years
nal, but the hosts quickly set about
making amends for that defeat as
Emiliano Insua deflected Pepes
eort into his own net after just
17 minutes.
Jese Rodriguez (pictured), who
was only starting because of Gareth
Bales late withdrawal from the squad
due to a calf injury, doubled Reals
advantage with a low nish from
Angel di Marias pass just before
the hour mark.

17

In the big
games it
is always
decided by
having the
complete squad
available

Gunners coach
expects to eld
England player
in tomorrows tie

Madrid

Minutes to took for Real to score

their rst goal against Atletico

for the Aneld clash, having

missed last weekends 2-0
win against Crystal Palace.
If Wilshere is available, it
will be especially welcome
news for Arsenal given
Mathieu Flamini is suspended while both Aaron
Ramsey and deadline day
loan signing Kim Kallstrom
are injured. We might have
Wilshere back and thats basically it. (Mikel) Arteta is all
right, Wenger said.

Complete squad

It is important to have
as many players back as
possible in the squad, the
Frenchman added. In
the big games it is always
decided by having the complete squad available.
As many top players as
possible because most of
the time theses games are
decided by players who
come on or strong players

who have a big statement in

a big game.
Tomorrows match will
see Arsenal up against inform Liverpool striker Luis
Suarez a player they tried
but ultimately failed to lure to
north London with a bid of
40 million (about Sh5.6 billion). Uruguay international
Suarez has since scored 23
Premier League goals for
Liverpool already this season
and signed a new contract
with the Reds.
But Wenger insisted hes
no regrets in trying to bring
Suarez to Liverpool. No, because you have sometimes
regrets when a player played
for you, and scores goals or
does well somewhere else,
he said. He was never our
player. It is just a situation
that did not come o and
that is it. For us the important thing is to win the game.
(AFP)

Di Maria was involved again as

Real all but secured their place in
the nal when his deected strike
17 minutes from time was credited
as another own goal by Atletico
defender Miranda.
Defeat ends a 24-game unbeaten
run for Atletico and they will need a
remarkable ghtback to retain their
title in the second leg at the Vicente
Calderon on Tuesday.
Real boss Carlo Ancelotti hailed
his sides performance as the best
since he took over last summer.
I think it was (the best performance). Above all because the team
we were facing is a very dicult
team to play against. They are very
strong and aggressive, so I thought
we played very well, he said.
I am completely satised. We did
everything well, we moved the ball
with pace and were very aggressive
without it. I wish the team could always play like they did tonight.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone,
meanwhile, was left to rue his sides
luck. I think Real Madrid played
very well, but they scored twice with
shots that hit our players on the body
and went in.
It is a very favourable result for
the opponent, but apart from that
there is nothing I can draw from the
game at the moment. We still have
90 minutes to play and anything can
happen in football. (AFP)

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Biyik singles out Sserunkuma as the big threat from Gor

BY DAVID KWALIMWA

@kwalimwadavid
dkwalimwa@ke.nationmedia.com
Francois Omam Biyik
once famously left Diego
Maradona in tears, and the
former striker now fears

Ugandan forward Dan Sserunkuma has the potential to

seek revenge for the former
Argentinian national.
The former Cameroon
international, who scored
the lone goal to enable the
Indomitable Lions defeated

Argentina 1-0 in the opening match of the 1990 World

Cup staged in Italy, arrived
in the country on Wednesday
evening, hoping to lead Gaban
outt US Bitam to victory
against Gor Mahia.
The two teams lock horns

in the rst leg of the preliminary round of the African

Champions League competition at the Nyayo Stadium
starting 4pm tomorrow.
That stocky, dreadlocked
striker is the pulse (of that
team), the bullish Bitam

coach, who scored more than

a century of goals during a
14-year professional stint that
saw him turn out for Olympic
Marseille, Rennes and Cannes
in the French top ight said
yesterday soon after arriving
in Nairobi.

CONFEDERATION CUP | Battle lines drawn for Sunday clash at Nyayo

Leopards prepare
for all out attack on
visiting Defence

Ingwe
coach
Nandwa
exudes
condence,
says hosts
have
nothing to
fear from
Ethiopian
side

BY JOHN ASHIHUNDU

@JohnAshihundu
jashihundu@ke.nationmedia.com

FC Leopards coach James Nandwa

is exuding condence ahead of
their Sundays Confederation Cup
match against Defence of Ethiopia.
After doing his home work, Nandwa
feels there is nothing to fear from the
Ethiopian side.
I looked at Ethiopia at Chan (African
Nations Championships) and none of
their players was from Defence, said
the former international striker.
He added: We have signed experienced players who have played in this
tournament before.
We have rectied our striking force
and we hope to play a more improved
game. We have prepared well for three
weeks and everybody wants to play.
International defender James Situma
believes that the return of Noah Wafula
has boosted their striking force ahead
of the weekend match.
Wafula has been cleared to feature
for the GOtv Shield Cup winners
on Sunday after recovering from
injury.
Mike Khamati has been ruled
out the clash with a toe injury, but
the coach has other options including Jacob Keli, the 2013 KPL Player of

the
Year.
We are all in
good shape and
condent. The boys
are focused and capable
of getting good results,
said Situma, a former
Sofapaka captain.
Leopards will play
without their top
striker,
Allan
Wanga
who
said the team
will not miss him
much since there are others capable of doing duty
in his absence.
Wanga is still nursing a knee injury he
sustained during the
Kenya Power Charity
Cup last Sunday, but
he is expected to
resume full training
next week ready for
the return match in
Addis Ababa.
Winger, Paul Were
was confident that
the team will do well
on Sunday despite not
impressing in the Kenya
Power Charity Cup, The
team is in good condition and
we are now compact as a unit,
he said.

MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION

AFC Leopards Abdalla Juma

in training yesterday at Nyayo
Stadium. Left: AFC Leopards
do a stretching exercise.
Below: AFC Leopards goalkeeper Wyclie Kasaya dives
to hold the ball during
training. Leopards
face Defence of
Ethiopia on
Sunday.

We have rectied our

striking force and we
hope to play a more
improved game. We
have prepared well
for three weeks and
everybody wants to
play
James Nandwa, AFC
Leopards coach

Everything in place for KOgalo, Ingwe continental ties

BY ISAAC SWILA

@IsaacSwila
iswila@ke.nationmedia.com
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards
have put in place elaborate security
measures ahead of this weekends
continental xtures.
Gor will be up against Gabonese
side US Bitam in an African Champions League preliminary round tie

tomorrow at 4pm at Nyayo National

Stadium while AFC Leopards will
entertain Ethiopias FC Defence at
the same venue on Sunday.
In an interview with the Daily
Nation Sport, Gor Mahias deputy
secretary general Ronald Ngala
said that more than 200 policemen
on horseback from the regular and
administrative wings have been mobilized for the match. Tickets for the

match will retail Sh1000 for the VIP

stand while the terraces tickets will
go for Sh300. The Gabonese, who are
putting up at the tranquil Hill Park
Hotel, held their rst training session
at City Stadium yesterday.
Tickets for Leopards match will
go on sale on match day at various
G4S outlets in the city with VIP
tickets retailing at Sh600 while the
terraces tickets will go for Sh200.

The Ethiopians are expected to jet

in this evening.
Meanwhile, Leopards CEO Richard
Ekhalie has called on club fans to turn
out in large numbers but to uphold
peace during Sundays match.
This is an international match and
we have put in place the necessary
security measures. We held along
discussions with Langata OCPD on
this issue, he said.

Oboya itchy
to take a bite
of US Bitam
BY DAVID KWALIMWA

@kwalimwadavid
dkwalimwa@ke.nationmedia.com
Gor Mahia forward Patrick
Oboya admits he doesnt know
much about their Champions
League opponents US Bitam,
but is quick to add that wont
stop the team from attempting
take full advantage of their home
ground.
We have done some research
about them. Gabon is a football
playing nation from west Africa, so
youll naturally expect some passion from the way they play. We
need to hold onto some advantage
after the rst leg the inuential
playmaker told Nation Sport.
The league champions are
currently preparing to face their
opponents from west Africa in a
potentially epic duel at the Nyayo
Stadium tomorrow evening.
Oboya has played a cameo role

within the team since joining midway through last seasons league
campaign, a situation he hopes will
change starting this weekend.
Meanwhile, Oboyas teammate
Godfrey Walusimbi says there
are no doubts about the quality
within the squad, but concedes
they will have to improve on
their recent performances ahead
of the highly-billed clash with the
Gabonese outt.
The technical team has assembled a very good squad that can
adapt to several scenarios. We can
defend, attack, and dictate play.
There is no doubting our quality,
the 24-year-old Uganda International said.
The former SC Villa (Uganda)
and CS Don Bosco (DR Congo)
left fullback cautioned that the
league champions need to cut out
mistakes when they line up to face
their visitors tomorrow.
They are not here by mistake,
that team has won a league title
somewhere.
He added: The whole team
has analysed how we performed
against Sofapaka (in the Kenya
Power Charity Cup) last weekend.
A simple mistake against a top
team is enough to settle the tie.
That is what we will avoid
(against Bitam), the player nicknamed Wazza in his homeland
added.
Walusimbi was one of the 18
players recruited by Gor coach
Bobby Williamson last month, as
part of a core squad that will face
a gruelling season that begins in
earnest tomorrow.

DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

FOOTBALL
Leopards coach Nandwa exudes
condence ahead of Confed Cup clash
with Defence of Ethiopia. P.71

LEGISLATION | Say by workers and employers important

SPORT INSIDE

Atwoli pushes for a

review of NSSF law
Trade unionist
wants loopholes
in Act addressed
to protect
workers savings

VOLLEYBALL

KENYA WARNED TO
TREAD CAREFULLY
National team skipper Maiyo
urges team mates to approach
all World Championships qualiers with great care. P.67

BY CAROLINE WAFULA
@carwafs
cwafula@ke.nationmedia.com

he Central Organisation of Trade Unions

has warned that
workers savings are at risk
of looting due to loopholes
in the new NSSF Act.
Secretary-general Francis Atwoli (right) has asked
Parliament to immediately
review the legislation, saying
it is the only way to protect
the National Social Security
Fund.
MPs passed the Act in
December before taking
the long Christmas recess
and the President assented
to it on December 24. The
commencement date for its
implementation was pushed
from January 10 to May 31.
According to Cotu,
changes were sneaked in at

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and employers representatives to be present to form a
quorum for any meeting of
the nine-member board.
Cotu said this gave the
government room to push
through decisions without
the input from the two
groups representatives.
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without specifying the composition of representation.
A section of MPs lobbied
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Speaking at a meeting with
the Public Investments Committee yesterday, Mr Atwoli
warned that workers funds
would easily end up in wrong
places if the current Act was
executed to the letter.

POLL | Pupils vote in mock election

SAMMY KIMATU | NATION

Stallone Amudava, a Class Seven pupil, votes during a mock

election at Mukuru Primary School, Mukuru-Kaiyaba slum in
Nairobi County, yesterday. Salome Wanjiru of Class Eight Yellow was elected president, trouncing four other contestants.
Area IEBC coordinator Florence Kwamboka said the aim of the
event was to show pupils the importance of democracy. More
than 1,000 pupils participated.

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TRENDING TOPICS

SOCIAL LIGHT

ith rm belief,
I think this
country has a
knack of taking
something and
blowing it three
ways to Sunday out of proportion;
then, the less educated or exposed
people will assume that to be the
reality and go on to epitomize just
how wrong something so innocently
right is. Take the simple example
of Kenyan Socialites. Everyone and
their mother have the disparaging
hypothesis that taking this as a line
of business or simply without
knowing youre one, yes this is possible especially when youre at every
party every single weekend means
that youre probably a little wobbly.
When I say wobbly, I mean nothing close to the nice jiggle men like
to follow around town then duck
when the chic turns. No. I mean people generally have this misconceived
idea that socialites are practising
some hidden form of prostitution;
that by being socialites, they are for
the most part women after the D
(for dollar...) like any other damsel
on the streets during the hours of
obscurity.
It is this gobbledygook kind of
idea that has many Kenyans believing the bulb and the dustbin
anecdote. Its also moderately responsible for all those other farcical
beliefs such as we need better roads
so that we can get to town faster.
No. We need unconventional means
of transportation; subways, trams,
the like.

and spending half your time at Blankets and Wine, you, sir/madam are a
socialite.
Its nothing to be ashamed about
either. That simply means you are
trendy, sophisticated and adventurous enough to be where its at. Wait,
I could be wrong. There are those
of you who go to these events that
wont be named that have rened
Kwaito musicians and local afro artists and lots of drunk broads to take
advantage of them and to pilfer their
phones.
No.
You sir are as ratchet as they get.
Cease and desist this instant! Whats
more, if you have your nudes all over
the internet calling yourself Hot Divalicious youre probably a wench.
Theres nothing relating socialites
to indiscriminate sex. They just happen to be the few in society who enjoy, can aord those ner things and
dont necessarily have to work for
them because their parents worked
hard at school. I know youll say
they also have their rather skimpy
photos on the net. Thing is, they are
sex symbols. No question. Vera and
Huddah are, whether you like it or
not, sex icons of our society. They
are looked up to not only as fashion
symbols but as beautiful women
who
set
the bar as to
whats in and
whats out.

Come to life

The proper denition of socialite is and has always been the kind
of person who is invited to attend
events in order to hard sell them.
Theyre well-known individuals
made trendy by their ability to grace
events and make them come to life.
If you think about it, youre probably
one. If your useless friends call you
up to go out with them because they
think you are the life of the party;
club promoters call you up to sit in
their premises and look entertained;
you have no job, no source of income besides your parents wallets
and pocket change but nd yourself
having a sucient amount of money

They represent style for both the

luscious, curvaceous lady and the
slender, stunning ones. So yeah, by
that virtue alone, these girls can
have such photos.
My problem with Hot Divalicious is that she hasnt been on Big
Brother, she isnt the girl on all the
popular music videos, she has barely
completed campus, I mean no one
knows this girl and there she is
aunting her stu on a twenty-sixsecond twerk video (which I loved
by the way). Its somewhat like chalk
and cheese when a young girl, corrupted by low self esteem, peer-misinterpretation and debauchery goes
o to do some things, than when an
in style, time-honoured individual
does them.
Youll nd, both the ladies I have
mentioned above have businesses
scraping up in some serious cash
for them. Kim Kardashian comes to
mind. She, along with her two sisters and help from her mother, run
the clothing store Dash that has
franchises spreading from the East
to West Coast of North America.

Heading for the millions

Her own body, personality, or

lack of, and presence has the net
value of so many multiples of your
semester cost, all-encompassing
of pocket change; good heavens,
equally for yourself and your whole
course group. If you were to take a
random study today on these people
who we consider to be socialites,
you nd them ranging with some of
the richer individuals in this nation.
They may not be in the billions, certainly. Thats not to say theyre not
heading for the millions. They arent
your average hood rat men and
women taking bathroom seles and
scrubbing toilets at your local.
It is for this reason that many
girls want to try their hand at this
new occupation. Whereas I, and
many of you will do twelve-hour
shifts in front of the oce computer,
your average socialite will grace just
one event a week and make ridiculous amounts of money. Thats the
unmarred side of this craft that no
one will ever tell you about. We are
too resolute on hating and debating,
that we forget they keep moving on
the up and up. Forget those tiny
girls who post their privates all over,
look at the strong women cutting
an alcove for themselves in a rigid
economy.

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DJ MANTIX, CANDY VIBES &
SHARLOTE HOST BOBS DAY,
TRAVELLERS INN, NANYUKI
Tomorrow it is Bob Marleys
anniversary celebrations at
Travellers Inn, Nanyuki, with DJ
Mantix, featuring Candy Vibes Radio
deejays spinning all your favourite
roots classic reggae hits including
all Bob Marleys greatest songs,
Catch a Fire, I Shot the Sheri,
Pimpers Paradise, Trenchtown
Rock. Also performing live will be
reggae artistes Naf T and Sharlote.
Come experience Nanyukis newest
pub located on the Meru-Nairobi
highway just after Maxwell Petrol
Station.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE & SEXY
SATURDAYS WITH DJ ISRAEL AT
HERISQUARE CLUB
Catch the famous DJ Israel tonight
at Club Herisquare located on the
Ruaka bypass during the Friday
Night Live as he plays your favourite
music mixes uncensored. And
tomorrow it is Sexy Saturday at the
same venue. The club boasts ample
parking space and security for all

patrons. Sample lots of nyama and

kuku choma as you enjoy your
favourite drinks at aordable prices.
ROYAL NIGHT AT CLUB HAVANA,
KISII, WITH VJ KASTE
Club Havana, located opposite
the National Bank of Kenya in Kisii
town, tonight hosts the biggest
Royal Night Party ever with VJ Kaste
spinning the latest club bangers.
Watch your favourite live video
mixes via giant LED screens as you
enjoy your preferred tipple at the
right temperatures. Enjoy lots of
free cocktails sponsored by Geosaw
Enterprises, the accredited GoTV
and DStv installers in town.
DJ KAYTRIXX, DJ BONEZ & MR T
EXCLUSIVE AT CHANGES PUB,
WESTLANDS
Join musicians Kaligraph and
Kristo at Changes Pub, Westlands,
tonight as DJ Kaytrixx, DJ Bonez
and Mr T Exclusive launch SpinCycle
Ltd, an entertainment company
comprising mobile deejays. Enjoy
unparalleled music and party mixes
as you watch the live performances
in this exclusive neighbourhood in
Nairobi. Kristo will be launching his
new hit song Hepi, while DJ Kaytrixx
will be belting out his hits ong
Inakam. Come dressed to impress!
DJ BRIGGY COUNTDOWN AT
ROMOURS LOUNGE
The legendary DJ Briggy will
be blazing the party tonight at
Rumours Lounge. Music to be
played will be chosen by the fans
themselves in an event dubbed
Briggy Countdown. Get a chance to
get your favourite numbers played
and win fabulous prizes as you
party till dawn.

WHERE THE PARTY @

DJ BRIGGY AND DJ TITO AT

TAMASHA
Grace the biggest party in town at
Tamasha, Hurlingham this weekend
with DJ Tito and DJ Briggy as they
bring the house down in style. Lots
of free cocktails and a chance to win
fabulous prizes as you party.
DJ SLAHVER AT BELLA VISTA,
MOMBASA
Catch DJ Slahver at the Bella Vista
Restaurant, Digo Road, Mombasa,
and DJ Max inside Monza VIP suite
as they spin your latest mixes.
THE JAMESON ISLAND REWIND
The Island Bar & Lounge in Nairobi
presents The Jameson Island
Rewind by Epic Nation Live every
Wednesday. Its the best of new
Jack Swing. Old and new school
music will be played by DJ Creme,
DJ Victor J and DJ Redeye.
REGGAE NITE THURSDAYS AT K1
KLUBHOUSE
Its Reggae Nite every Thursday
hosted by the Dohty Family at K1
Klubhouse in Parklands, Nairobi.
Enjoy vintage reggae tunes a by
Kriss Darlin alongside a other top
reggae DJs will be on the decks. The
party starts at 5 p.m.
BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY PARTY
WITH KING LION
King Lion Sounds this evening
presents a special reggae show
to mark Bob Marleys birthday at
the Rovers Lounge o Duruma
Road in Nairobi. The show wil
feature DJ King Tubbs and Papa
Chally. The same spot hosts reggae
shows every Monday and Friday.
Meanwhile its Vintage reggae every

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday

with King Lions at Nairobis Club
Monte Carlo on Accra Road.
RUMBA SHOWS AT DREAM
VILLAGE
Rumba fans in Nairobi can team
up tonight through to Sunday
at the Dream Village Restaurant
in Nairobis South B for music by
Bilenge Musica featuring Darzee
Kalend. Introducing new Bilenge
stage shows from 9 pm. Also a
Rumba dancing contest for best
couples with prizes to be won.
RUMBA PARTY AT COURTYARD
Nakurus Courtyard Club will host
Rumba Party with live shows
featuring Rhumba and Benga
artistes. Plenty of Kuku and Nyama
Choma, entry is free. is Saturday
and Sunday is slow jam music.
BOB MARLEYS BIRTHDAY WITH
MAUMAU SOUNDS
Maumau Sounds Presents Bob
Marleys birthday tomorrow at
Club Allure on Kenya Cinema Plaza
in Nairobi featuring veteran KBC
DJ Je Mwangemi, Selekta Mickey
Jones and DJ Mantel. Show from
7pm till dawn.
BANDASON SHOWS AT CLUB
MELADEN
Rumba musician Igwe Prezda
Bandason will tomorrow perform
at Meladen Club at Upper Hill
in Nairobi. Backed by his group
Patrons Musica International. He
will perform at the same spot
next Friday, Valentines Day. He is
known for the song Stella Rachel.

AFRICAN NIGHTS WITH NICK

KOSOVO
For a blend of rumba, Zouk, Swahili
favourites Nick Kosovo backed by
his group performs every Friday
to Sunday at the Mama Oliech
Restaurant on Marcus Garvey Road,
Hurlingham in Nairobi. Kosovo will
soon be launching a new album
Give Way soon.
HOUSE PARTY AT CLUB ECLIPSE
Eclipse International Club on Kanu
Street, Nakuru, will host House Party
over the weekend with the House
DJs on the decks. On Saturday and
Sunday it is Soul Nite. Entry is free.
SAUTI ZA BUSARA MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Arrangements are in full gear for
the Sauti za Busara Festival to be
held from February 13-16 at Old
Fort, Stone Town, Zanzibar. Various
artistes from East, Central, West
Africa plus other parts of the world
have been invited for the event.
DIVAS NITE AT CLUB LAMBADAMTWAPA
Club Lambada International at
Mtwapa presents Divas Nite
tonight. Tomorrow, its the Bikini
Splash Pool Party. It features live
video mixing from DJ Slim and the
Lambada guest DJs. On Sundays,
its family fun-day at the same
spot featuring Zangalewa dancers,
acrobats and others activities from
2p.m.
KANDA JUNIOR SHOWS
Dance sensation Kanda Junior
performs every Wednesday at Club
City Space on Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
On Thursdays, he performs at Club
Bettys on Kimathi Street, while

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on Sunday, he performs at Club

Roasthouse near Khoja Stage in
Nairobi.
ART EXHIBITION AT ONE OFF
The ongoing art exhibition by
visiting Ethiopian artist Zerihun
Seyoum will end on February 19
at the One O Contemporary Art
Gallery in Nairobi. The Art gallery
will be open daily from 11a.m. to
5p.m.
TAMAMBO KAREN FRIDAY LIVE
MUSIC
The Tamambo Karen Blixen Bar this
evening presents Tamambo Karen
Friday Live. Every Friday the spot
hosts the Street Legends band,
live. Listen to jazz, blues music and
afro-fusion.
FOUR CAFE/BISTRO ART
EXHIBITION
The Four Cafe/Bistro Art exhibtion
is on till February 23 at Warwick
Centre, UN Avenue in Nairobi. It will
be an exclusive exhibition by Gemini
Vaghela, Onyis Martin, Poonam
Suryavanashi and Natasha Joshi.
TOXIC WEDNESDAYS AT TRIBEKA
Rock fans can team up every
Wednesday for Toxic Wednesdays
at the Tribeka Lounge in Nairobi.
specially dedicated to giving rock
lovers a place to unwind to soft
rock, metal rock. XFMs DJ Hueskillz
is at hand to thrill rock fans.
SARABI MOVIE NIGHTS
The Sankara Hotel in Nairobi hosts
the Sarabi Movie Nighths every
Sunday at the Sarabi Pool and
Supper Club. Lots of music, food
and movies for the revellers. Shows
at 6p.m.

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CHOOSE A FAVOURITE CHILD

AND FACE THE MUSIC LATER

hen I was a little

girl, I would always be the one
sent to my father to get what
everyone else wanted. Swimming
at the club- Send Ciku. A movie
at the Drive in Send Ciku. KFC
Yes, baby boomers, we had KFC
back in the day, located where
Pizza Garden now lies in Westlands.
They sent me because I was
dads favourite. My mother was a
dierent story. She liked the boys
better the oldest more than the
others. One study shows this to
be a common phenomenon.
Most fathers dote on their
youngest daughter and mothers
shower their love on their oldest
son. But there are many other
variants. All that remains certain
is that mom and dad have a favourite. The question is, whether
or not this is right.
Did the fact that our folks
clearly have favourites bother
us much? Im not sure. I asked
my mom about it once and she
said that her children were like
the ngers on her hand. Their
personalities and predispositions
are very dierent Just like the
various shapes and sizes of her
ngers. You dont view them the
same and there is one you will always prefer to put a ring on. But
if someone wanted to cut a nger
o Which would you choose to
lose? None. You love them all.
I walked away observing my

hands and guring out that I was

the pinky. Her least cherished nger but one she wouldnt want to
lose. Did it make me feel better?
Worse? I honestly do not know.
Perhaps because I was the ring
nger for dad, I could hardly be
resentful but
Now that Im a parent, everything should be clear but still, it
is not. I once said I did not want
to have another child because I
thought I would always have a
favourite the one that I have
struggled to provide everything
for will always mean more to
me than the one that comes in
smooth sailing times. I honestly
do not think I could love another
child as much as I love my daughter. I guess we will never know.
Ive been reading on the subject and it seems that 95 per
cent of parents in the world have
a favourite child. Yes, you can

ONE DAY YOULL BE OLD

AND GREY AND YOUR
FAVOURITE, USED TO THE
EASY, SPOILT LIFE WILL
BE LONG
GONE.
THE ONE
TAKING
CARE
OF YOU
WILL BE
THE PINKY
FINGER

feelings of inadequacy if your parent makes his or her preference

for your sibling too obvious?
I saw an episode of Keeping
up with the Kardashians where
Kris Jenner admitted that Kim
was her favorite child. She has
said it several times before in a
joking fashion but this was now
said while she was plugged into a
lie detector machine.

Whos the fairest?

CIKUS BEEF

ciku
muiruri
breathe a sigh of relief you guiltridden parents that have secretly
loved one kid more than the
other. In the book The Sibling
Eect: What The Bonds Among
Brothers and Sisters Reveal
About Us Jerey Kluger goes further to claim that the 5 per cent
of parents who claim not to have
favourites are lying. Subsequent
studies done by researchers at
the University of California back
Klugers claims.
Ok. So you have a favourite.
And apparently its normal. But
I still think you should lie about
it. Or not make it so obvious. Is
it really possible not to grow up
with some form of resentment or

Her kids came up with the

questions, so this was clearly a
burning issue for them. Kim was
beaming from the outcome but
her sisters had crushed looks.
Their mother did not notice because she was busy high ving
Kim for passing the polygraph
test.
Lie. You have told them countless lies about where babies come
from, lied about the existence
of Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy
and God knows what else. If you
lied about things that dont really
matter, why cant you lie about
this? Especially through your
actions Hug all your kids, not
just one.
Tell all of them you love them,
not just one. Buy them the same
stu even though youre itching
to get that mountain bike just for
your favourite. One day youll be
old and grey and your favourite,
used to the easy, spoilt life will be
long gone. The one taking care of
you will be the pinky nger.
www.facebook.com/missciku
Twitter@missciku

FYI
GOSPEL MUSICAmerican religious
musical form that owes much of its
origin to the Christian conversion
of West Africans enslaved in the
American South. Gospel music partly
evolved from the songs slaves sang
on plantations, notably work songs,
and from the Protestant hymns they
sang in church. However, gospel
music did not derive as much from
Protestant hymns as did spirituals.
Gospel music, more emotional and
jubilant, also stemmed from the
call-and-response singing between
preacher and congregation, which
became common in black churches.
Gospel lyrics often call for obedience
to God and avoidance of sin in order
to obtain the reward of heavens
kingdom; they also celebrate Gods
love. Gospel style makes use of
choral singing in unison or harmony,
often, but not always, led by a lead
singer or singers. The songs are
performed with fervent enthusiasm,
vigor, and spiritual inspiration, with
much ornamentation in the solo
vocal lines. In the black culture of
the rst half of the 20th cent., gospel
music was considered antithetical
to blues and jazz, despite their
similarity of origins, and gospel
performers rarely sang in nonreligious settings. Later, as all three
forms became popular outside the
black community, they were less
mutually exclusive. A strong gospel
element underlies the soul jazz
and rock music of the 1950s and
60s. Composer and pianist Thomas
A. Dorsey, often referred to as the
father of the gospel song, played
a major role in the development
of gospel music. Important gospel
performers have included Mahalia
Jackson, education.yahoo.com

FRANKFOOT >> WITH FRANK MIDEGA

ITS FOOTBALLS MARY POPPINS EDITION WEEK

ou can feel it too cant you? Like

the thumping of drums and the blaring of
bugles before setting the foot soldiers to the
eld in a prehistoric battle, you can literally
sni the battle coming.
Barcelona dropped points, but they arent
really onto a path of self destruction as
United. Yet City will probably have smelled
blood. Raw blood. Arteries mutilated and
jugulars snapped, wrists slit and appendages dismembered. Like the elite hedge
fund managers pre-2008, and like Obama
when he was outside looking in, before he
got in and embraced, even became, the
system, time sure has come to prove Barca
arent the infallible geniuses the (Spanish)
media will have you believe. None of them is
a member of MENSA, like the rest of humanity their lungs still deate when they exhale
and no, they dont levitate while meditating.
Valencia maimed Barca, and this is despite the Catalans being valentined a preposterous penalty. I would attempt to belittle the worst decision Ive seen in a while but
no, you dont understand.
If a Bara player hits a ball at anyone in
the oppositions penalty area, its a spot
kick. So indeed, Bara deserved the penalty.
Done.
In the football auditions for 2014 Walt Dis-

neys Mary Poppins last weekend, the best

entries were led by Toure Kolo, Victor Valdez, and lethargys own Michael Carrick. But
I personally give my all to Victor Valdes who
going ahead to meet a challenge, changed
his mind mid-pursuit and tried tracking back
into his by line, thereby conceding a headed
goal from what must be the shortest player
in documented history of adult football.
Meanwhile, Kolo managed to prove unlike
the Kenya Medical Association whose sole
function is seemingly to endorse all Dettol
adverts that hes not just one-sided and
can oer good entertainment. His reaction
priceless.
Back to that super match that every football fan will be waiting for, City sure have the
leg work and physic to run around and try
close down on Barcelonas possession. Their
only exposure comes with their best player
on the eld too. Yaya Toure when playing
holding midelder isnt your typical holding
midelder. A more defensive option to Fernandinho will have to be employed as waiting
on assistance from Silva, Nasri or Navas will
be akin to holding your breath for Israel to
cede ground in the area around West bank; I
doubt your lungs are that big.
Elsewhere, in light of stunning and truly
impressive goals in the last month or so,
from Young nding his Aston Villa form
that deluded SAF to buy him, to Sturridges
return from the bench as ery as Elijahs

chariot, would I be right in saying that every

out of the ordinary stellar world-cup-year
performance should be taken with a pinch
of salt, considering every player will be
campaigning for a national team berth? Trying to show how they can be a great team
player/goal scorer a la Charlie Adam, Podolski. World Cup years manage to make any
regular runner, even stadia time keepers,
overnight Mo Farahs.
Also, shouldnt you be screaming your
eyes out when Adam Johnson scores a
screamer against your side, supposedly a
top team?
In Etihad, almost classically, Jose (pictured) won the most important part of his
match against Pellegrini, the sideshows,
mind games and handbags; suggesting
Manuel should acquire himself proper bean
bags and learn to add, aside reading the
Champions League rule handbook. In other
unimportant news, he also casually beat
them in the actual game.
Finally, after Chico Flores latest tactics
that got Andy Carol sent o for a mistake
that never was, if they can take their time o
the gym trying to cut weight and trim abs in
readiness for the Brazilian beaches and wild
debauchery, FIFA would do good to make
sure referees can hand out retrospective
punishments to players who think it is acceptable to cheat their fellow professionals
out of games.

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WHAT A NAME! Collins Majale with surprised-looking Pinky Ghilani

at the launch of Twende Kazi this Tuesday. She was probably
surprised that Majale didnt mean many jackets, or wondering why
Collo decided to pull a Prince who was formerly known as Prince
and The artiste known as Prince, and then just Prince again.

21QUESTIONS

>> WITH MAUREEN ORWA

COLLINS MAJALE URBAN

HIP HOP, AFRO POP ARTISTE
A few names in the music
industry often choose
pseudonyms to better identify
themselves with fans or try to
hide their hard-to-pronounce
village names. Some of the few
who have stuck with their real
names have vanished from the
face of the industry, never to
be remembered again. Collo, a
former member of the famous
Kleptomaniax is turning a new
page in his life its out with
the old and in with new. He
nally embraces his ocial
name Collins Majale by
which he wants the world to
know him. Collins isnt here
to prove a point. His very
presence is the point.
Zuqka: Are you enjoying the year so far?
Collins: Yes I am. Its a blessed and lucrative
looking year.
So when youre recording an album or a
single, do you approach it as if it could be
your last?
My team and I sort to re-brand from Collo
to Collins Majale. I will now be credited
as Collins Majale for all future projects

involving music and the entertainment

industry. I am currently working on a solo
project, and with Stella Mwangi including
other undisclosed artistes.
How about song writing? How often do
you do it?
I compose and write everyday through the
walk of life. My experiences and encounters
facilitate the idea. How I choose to express
these compositions is based on me being a
creative. An artiste is the right word.
So, youve written a couple of songs for
well-known artistes. Would you mind
sharing who these artistes are?
As a performing artiste and song writer, I
have composed and written music for top
international acts; the likes of Amileena
Mwenesi, Brenda Ngesa, Dela Maranga,
Kalekye Mumo, Stella Mwangi and many
more. Ive composed and written awardwinning, commercial jingles too.
Do you feel exposed as an artiste putting
your emotions out there for people to
dissect and experience?
No I dont. Singing is an art and the best
creative always stands out because hes
dierent. Kenyan media broadcasts a
wide range of genres, 70 per cent of
them foreign. Musicians in Kenya play it
too safe with their art because of societal
and cultural expectations, and yet, Kenya
promotes and plays sounds, lyrics and
music from other cultures. A creative should
have no boundaries.
Anyone youd really like to collaborate
with this year?

I appreciate good sound, lyrics and music.

If a song sounds good and feels good, Im
sold. Music is the most powerful pillar in
Gods green earth. I give credit where its
due.

exciting when your team adds the cherry

on top.

Do you think its important to nurture new

talent? Help it up where you can?
Its good to nurture new talent. Working
with the upcoming generation of artistes
enables one to re-invent better. Its a think
tank for any creative.

Fatherhood. How are you coping? Is it as

fun as you thought it would be?
My daughter is the best gift and blessing
from God. Its beautiful being a father.

How much of your input goes into your

videos?
What video? I give my all in all videos, as
you guys have noticed. [smiles]
When you were growing up, was music an
important part of your life?
Music is an important part of everybodys
life.
If you hadnt been surrounded by all this
music, would Collo have sat through this
interview today?
I was born for Music. I cannot imagine
doing anything else apart from the business
involved beyond the fans eye. Collins Majale
would sit for this interview anytime.
You had your King Wa Rap moment a few
years back how did that feel?
I had fun. It was a hell of a run and now we
push harder as Collins Majale.
Not at the moment but Im open minded.
Now youre becoming one from the
generation that others look up to. Do you
keep an eye out for new talent?

Do you visualise live performances when

youre still in the recording stage?
Immediately an idea checks in, I already
foresee the end result. It becomes more

What new things can we expect from you?

Something Dierent.

You were conspicuously absent during the

Channel O Music Video Awards last year.
Why, despite a nomination?
Yaliyopita si ndwele, tugange yajayo. (the
past is not important, we seek the future)
Was it a betrayal?
A word in the dictionary and a Television
series? No comment.
Have you forgiven them?
Forgiven who? Haha.
PUnit? Ah, moving on. Speaking of
controversies that explicit track you did with
STL... what were you guys thinking?
We were creatives in a studio. Look out for
more...
Did it receive airplay?
Yes it is receiving. Tumetoka analog tuko
digital.
What kind of genre can you not stand and
why?
None. I dont listen to a song. I feel a song.
Final words?
Meet Collins Majale.

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HAPPY PEOPLE: No, theyre not smiling,

Faith Nyambura, Collo
andtoLinda
Obado
for
thats not
say these
guyspose
arent
a a
photo at the launch
of Tusker
Twende
Kazi held
at best
happy
lot. They
were treating
to the
of Africas
talent.
Serena Grounds, Nairobi
onmusical
February
4, 2014.
Photo/GERALD ANDERSON

rave

TUSKER TWENDE KAZI

fter successfully running TPF

for several years, Tusker is brewing a
whole new reality TV show. Twende
Kazi is set to take 25 celebs through a
50-day relay to deliver one Tusker to
Humphrey Khayange in London. The
homesick super star got to Skype with
the small gathering of VIPs at the Serena Gardens during the launch of the
program on Tuesday. The list of celebs
taking part in the TV series is a healthy
cocktail that represents 50 years of

Kenyan entertainment. The roster

includes radio veteran Fred Obachi Machoka, Eve Dsouza, Jalango to Uganda
singing sensation, Radio and Weasel.
They even threw in our very own Philip
Mwaniki (Hi ve Philo!), who is already
showing signs of being camera shy.
After spending so much time shining
the spotlight on others, the shoe is now
on the other foot. The entertainment
writer/editor, is still warming up to his
new celebrity status and I am dying to
see how he survives it. The eclectic mix
of celebrities is set to start the race on
February 23 and daily updates will be
uploaded on YouTube, with a weekly

show running on TV.

The real treat of the night was watching Amos and Josh perform. The TPF
duo did a rendition of Deadly by Nameless, that made me regret not voting
for them. Their live performance is just
on another level, I had to conrm from
the DJ it wasnt prerecorded; it was that
good. So after a dazzling red carpet
launch, Tusker promises a cocktail of
drama and excitement that will keep
you glued to your screen. Haya basi
Twende Kazi.

BY BONIFACE NYAGA
bndwiga207@gmail.com

TUSKER TWENDE KAZI

1. Buzz Editor Philip

Mwaniki (Centre) was
introduced as one of the
25 participants of Tusker
Twende Kazi.
2. Joey Muthengi,
Maureen Muzondo and
Maureen Ojunga
3. Tusker Project Fame 6
nalists Amos and josh
performed
4. (Left-Right) Ugandan
Radio Presenter Flavia
Tumisiime, TV and

radio presenter Eve

DSouza, Jalango
and former Capital FM
radio presenter Seanice
Kacungira
5. Peris Muthoni, Radio
and Arian Okongo
KENYA MUSIC WEEK
6. Just A Bands Blinky
sings a protest song at
Alliance Francaise on
January 31, 2014
7. Sarabis Mandela
follows suit
8. Revellers sing along

to the tune at an event

dubbed Kenyas Songs of
Protest
9. Peace amid the
protests: these friends
hug and pose
10. John Sibi Okumu was
MC and...
11. Chief Justice Willy
Mutunga actually showed
up
(PHOTOS BY GERALD
ANDERSON AND
CHARLES KAMAU)

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daily NATION

INSPIRE John Mayer, (36) an American Blues and Soft Rock

WEBI is one of those

diamond-in-the-rough types
that pops up on you when
you least expect it; like
Lupita... and Quail eggs.
And although were only just
starting to notice him, a lot
has gone into the making of
the talented and seasoned
balladier. BONIFACE NYAGA
brings you his story.

Benjamin Webi
is currently the
vocal director
and a back
ground vocalist
for the Niko Na
Safaricom Live
concert tours.
Nonetheless, he
has wowed many
singing duets in
place of artistes
who are not part
of the tour but
whose songs
feature in the
shows.

trying to be someone else is too

much work.

Webis Biggest Break

Niko Na Safaricom Live is by far

his biggest platform yet, and, like
the star that he is, he has dazzled.

The nationwide concert tour picked

him as the 2013 vocal director, with
resounding positive results. After
instructing and singing with the
BGV (Back Ground Vocalists), their
harmonies and vocal blend are at an
all time high. It was quite an unsettling shift, from front man to BGV,

I ALWAYS
WANTED THE
CHALLENGE
OF SINGING
AND PLAYING
THE GUITAR,
I JUST FEEL
LIKE I AM CUT
OUT FOR IT. I SING
WHATS IN MY HEART;
TRYING TO BE SOMEONE
ELSE IS TOO MUCH WORK.
WEBI

but Webi is no stranger to uncomfortable challenges.

He had gotten a little BGV practice, backing song bird Atemi Oyungu and saw Safaricom Live as
an opportunity for growth. Yet he
still manages to stand out, even in
the seemingly diminutive role that
he plays in the overall production.
His rendition of Sitolia, alongside
Gloria Muliro, is a classical example
of a BGV who, given an inch, takes
a mile. He executes Willy Pauls
sections of the song flawlessly,
bringing an interesting twist to the
hit song. And, his heart-warming
version of the National Anthem
continues to spread goosebumps all
over the country.
Outside of my window was his rst
hit way back in 2004. The single
enjoyed extensive airplay and led
to numerous bookings. In 2005,
he dropped an album by the same
name, which consisted of songs
written exclusively in English. By
any stretch of the imagination, a
gospel artiste singing love songs is
a hard sell. He was swimming upstream in a river that has silenced
many.

the Ring nger sensation, Charles

Rigga.
I am a full-time musician, this
is all I do, this is how I support my
family, he claries. Ive been at
it for many years, but the learning
never stops. The hardest part is
standing out in a crowd. There are
at least three thousand artistes in
Nairobi. How do you expect to get
your share of the cake if you are not
at the table?

Romantic Christianity

Unfortunate events

The Church tends to be extremely judgmental, theres just too

much friendly re going around,
He admits. Societal views of romantic love is so warped that the
idea of a gospel artiste singing love
songs is far-fetched. But if I dont
present a Christian perspective on
relationships, then who will?
Kenyan showbiz is a tough jungle
to navigate; it takes more than musical prowess to make it. Most upcoming artistes think that all they
need is a little airplay to open the
oodgates of fame and fortune.
But it takes a chain of companies
to produce, market and distribute
the music. Artistes also require
entire teams of lawyers, publicists,
promoters and a manager to advance their careers. In the absence
of an organised industry, Kenyan
artistes are normally left to fend for
themselves.
I once approached a major
distributor to push my rst album
when it came out, he narrates. I
walked into his oce and he just
looked at me with a blank face.
After listening to the rest of the album, he told me: I cant stock your
music here, it will be dead stock;
people dont listen to this kind of
music. But ever so often Ill be performing somewhere and someone
will approach me asking where they
can get my music. You can never let
dissenting voices sentence you to
a lifetime of silence, youve got to
push on and prove them wrong.
The second time round he challenged himself to grow musically,
All I can say was released. That was
in 2009.
The album was viewed by many as
a Crossover album. It incorporated,
Kiswahili, Kamba and even his
Taita mothertongue. Despite maintaining his R&B signature sound,
the 11-song album was a fusion of
reggae, pop, accoustic, neo soul,
hip hop and Afro soul. It featured
KORA award winner Neema Ntalel,
KISIMA award winner, Mbuvi and

February 7, 2014

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. If you spend your life without so much as

a ripple eect, then you have merely existed and denied the world
a grand opportunity. Many of us sacrice greatness at the altar of
conformity; we t in, sit in and never truly realise our potential.

musician is one of Webis strongest inuences as far as playing the guitar. From his technique, you can tell that Webi has
gleaned a thing or two from this talented blues artiste

THE WEBI EFFECT

arents are good at many

things. Giving cool
names to their kids is
not one of them.
Official names are
often useless in showbiz, necessitating their reinvention.
With the advent of social media, the
renaming crisis has become a common preoccupation.
And even though I am still not
brave enough to call myself Shantoul or Babe Shaquina on Facebook,
or @boniqwa on Twitter; there are
those who are. Nonetheless every
rule has its exceptions, and Benjamin Webi is exactly that an
exception.
For the longest time, I, and everyone else that heard it, thought Webi
was a stage name. A close, personal
inspection of his ID confirmed
otherwise. In more ways than one,
Webi has had to learn to be himself
in a make-believe industry.
He says: Showbiz always seems
to reward copycats and I am the
kind of guy who goes against the
current. Its taken me a while, but
I think I have nally accepted that
I am dierent. In life you cant be
afraid to be who you are. Be yourself
and make no apologies.
Webi is the kind of artiste who will
make you drop your food when he
gets behind the mic; his husky voice
will freeze you dead in your tracks.
When hes through, hell leave you
wondering, Who was that and why
have I never heard of him?
Webi is what we call, a musicians
musician. He delivers vocal performances that elicit the admiration
of fellow singers. After nearly two
decades in the music industry, Webi
has bagged several international
awards and produced two albums.
Despite playing an unpopular tune,
he chose artistic integrity over
quick cash.
I am partial to the R&B genre of
music but remain exibile with, and
about, other sounds. My music is
heavily inuenced by 1990s R&B,
he explains. I always wanted the
challenge of singing and playing
the guitar, I just feel like I am cut
out for it. I sing whats in my heart;

BE FAMOUS.

After working so hard for so long,

2012 brought a series of unfortunate
events that shook him to the core.
Everything that could go wrong did:
the gigs dried up, his phone went silent, projects he had been working
on for nearly one and a half years
stalled. Friends he had trusted let
him down; the cost of progress was
slowly becoming unbearable. It was
a time when the youthful folly of
fame and fortune lost its allure as
he began to question life and living.

With a family to support and bills

to pay, the pressure rose and he
sought alternative sources money.
He says: It was the best thing that
ever happened to me, if I could go
back, I honestly wouldnt change a
thing. You know, sometimes we ll
our lives with things that are absolutely useless, but we are just too
busy to realise it. Those hard times
made me ask the three hard questions that dene a man: Who am I,
what am I doing and why?
An accomplished guitarist, Webi
has wowed crowds in Nairobi and
beyond, but his true calling has
always been elsewhere. He traces
it back to 2004 when, from a distance, he spotted his destiny nestled in the pews. He had just started
out in the music business, pushing
one of his rst singles, Like a child.
While on stage, he spotted a pretty
young thing and momentarily
forgot that he was in church. He
had always written about love,
but for the rst time in his
life, ction was morphing
into fact.
I saw her seated in the
corner while I was still
on stage and thought
to myself, I have to
find out who that
chick is, Webi narrates. She was a
little laid -back, but
theres just something about her that
got me hooked. We
dated for a while and
got married in 2010, and
the rest is history.
There was a time when
making record sales and
becoming a celeb was all
he wanted, but with a lit-

tle daughter to raise, its all about

building a legacy.
With a renewed sense of purpose,
Webi continues to make his mark
in the world. The father of one
has learnt to put family before
all other artistic pursuits. And
because history is the bitter
pill that heals ignorance, he
used living through his parents
divorce as a lesson. At the end
of the day, he goes home to the
most important job in the world;
taking care of his girls. He explains:
Every man needs a woman who
has the wisdom to tell him what he
needs to hear in a way that makes
him excited to hear it. After four
years of marriage, the only thing I
regret is not wing this chick fast
enough. She has been instrumental
to my growth, accepting me for who
I am while still challenging me to
be a better man. I dont want to
see another girl growing up with
daddy issues, so I take the challenge of being a father and a husband very seriously.
If you spend your life without so
much as a ripple eect, then you
have merely existed and denied the
world a grand opportunity. Many of
us sacrice greatness at the altar
of conformity; we t in, sit in and
never truly realise our potential.
After albums, international awards
and hit singles, the Webi Eect
reverberates across the music industry. You might not know him,
but sit through just a few minutes
of his performance and I promise,
you will never forget him. Yet when
all is said and done, the romantic
song writer seeks but one eect;
the kind that is felt by family and
friends long after the strings of his
guitar fall silent.

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT WEBI

Real Name: Benjamin Webi
Stage Name: Webi
Genre: Gospel R&B, neo soul
Hit Songs:
From his 2005 album, Outside of my
window
1. Outside of my window
2. The place
3. Free ft Holly Dave
From his 2009 album, All I can say
1. My forever
2. Mbingu na Inchi ft Mbuvi
In 2013 he did a comeback single: Its gonna be alright
Awards:
Nominated in the 2006 KISIMA AWARDS;
1. Best R&B artiste
2. Most promising artiste.
Won the 2008 One Gospel
Awards in South Africa :
1. Best Gospel R&B Song in
Africa The Place (Acoustic)
2. Best Gospel R&B Artiste or
Group

3. Live Gospel Performance of the

Year.
Nominated in the 2010 Groove
awards:
1. Album of the year All I can say.
2. Songwriter of the year
Other works:
Coca-Cola: lead Vocal artiste for
Copa Coca-Cola advert. (2013)
Back- ground vocal artiste for Africa,
lets go crazy! Advert. (2013) EABL:
Background vocal artiste on Ni wakati
Wetu advert. (2012-13) Festive Bread:
Composer and lead vocal artiste for
Festive Bread advert (2013).
Currently:
Background vocalist for the Niko na
Safaricom live Band
Worship leader, Mavuno Downtown
Solo career with new singles coming
out, and live performance all over
town.
Musical Inuences:
Israel Houghton (pictured above),

Joe, Atemi, Kirk Franklin, Toni Braxton, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond,
Jonathan Butler, John Mayer.
TMI (Too Much Information):
A lot of people dont know this but
I am ambidextrous; I can write with
both my right and left hand. Only one
out of one hundred people in world
are ambidextrous; see, I told you I
was dierent. I am naturally lefthanded, but when I went to school
teachers forced me to write with my
right hand. I actually have a right
hand and a left hand signature, for
some reason I cant replicate either
with both hands.
Greatest Lesson you have learnt:
In this life you cant make it on your
own, so build relationships that build
you. Whether its at home or at work,
if you want people to serve you, be
the servant rst.

You can buy Webis music on

waabeh.com and mdundo.com

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daily NATION February 7, 2014

daily NATION

INSPIRE John Mayer, (36) an American Blues and Soft Rock

WEBI is one of those

diamond-in-the-rough types
that pops up on you when
you least expect it; like
Lupita... and Quail eggs.
And although were only just
starting to notice him, a lot
has gone into the making of
the talented and seasoned
balladier. BONIFACE NYAGA
brings you his story.

Benjamin Webi
is currently the
vocal director
and a back
ground vocalist
for the Niko Na
Safaricom Live
concert tours.
Nonetheless, he
has wowed many
singing duets in
place of artistes
who are not part
of the tour but
whose songs
feature in the
shows.

trying to be someone else is too

much work.

Webis Biggest Break

Niko Na Safaricom Live is by far

his biggest platform yet, and, like
the star that he is, he has dazzled.

The nationwide concert tour picked

him as the 2013 vocal director, with
resounding positive results. After
instructing and singing with the
BGV (Back Ground Vocalists), their
harmonies and vocal blend are at an
all time high. It was quite an unsettling shift, from front man to BGV,

I ALWAYS
WANTED THE
CHALLENGE
OF SINGING
AND PLAYING
THE GUITAR,
I JUST FEEL
LIKE I AM CUT
OUT FOR IT. I SING
WHATS IN MY HEART;
TRYING TO BE SOMEONE
ELSE IS TOO MUCH WORK.
WEBI

but Webi is no stranger to uncomfortable challenges.

He had gotten a little BGV practice, backing song bird Atemi Oyungu and saw Safaricom Live as
an opportunity for growth. Yet he
still manages to stand out, even in
the seemingly diminutive role that
he plays in the overall production.
His rendition of Sitolia, alongside
Gloria Muliro, is a classical example
of a BGV who, given an inch, takes
a mile. He executes Willy Pauls
sections of the song flawlessly,
bringing an interesting twist to the
hit song. And, his heart-warming
version of the National Anthem
continues to spread goosebumps all
over the country.
Outside of my window was his rst
hit way back in 2004. The single
enjoyed extensive airplay and led
to numerous bookings. In 2005,
he dropped an album by the same
name, which consisted of songs
written exclusively in English. By
any stretch of the imagination, a
gospel artiste singing love songs is
a hard sell. He was swimming upstream in a river that has silenced
many.

the Ring nger sensation, Charles

Rigga.
I am a full-time musician, this
is all I do, this is how I support my
family, he claries. Ive been at
it for many years, but the learning
never stops. The hardest part is
standing out in a crowd. There are
at least three thousand artistes in
Nairobi. How do you expect to get
your share of the cake if you are not
at the table?

Romantic Christianity

Unfortunate events

The Church tends to be extremely judgmental, theres just too

much friendly re going around,
He admits. Societal views of romantic love is so warped that the
idea of a gospel artiste singing love
songs is far-fetched. But if I dont
present a Christian perspective on
relationships, then who will?
Kenyan showbiz is a tough jungle
to navigate; it takes more than musical prowess to make it. Most upcoming artistes think that all they
need is a little airplay to open the
oodgates of fame and fortune.
But it takes a chain of companies
to produce, market and distribute
the music. Artistes also require
entire teams of lawyers, publicists,
promoters and a manager to advance their careers. In the absence
of an organised industry, Kenyan
artistes are normally left to fend for
themselves.
I once approached a major
distributor to push my rst album
when it came out, he narrates. I
walked into his oce and he just
looked at me with a blank face.
After listening to the rest of the album, he told me: I cant stock your
music here, it will be dead stock;
people dont listen to this kind of
music. But ever so often Ill be performing somewhere and someone
will approach me asking where they
can get my music. You can never let
dissenting voices sentence you to
a lifetime of silence, youve got to
push on and prove them wrong.
The second time round he challenged himself to grow musically,
All I can say was released. That was
in 2009.
The album was viewed by many as
a Crossover album. It incorporated,
Kiswahili, Kamba and even his
Taita mothertongue. Despite maintaining his R&B signature sound,
the 11-song album was a fusion of
reggae, pop, accoustic, neo soul,
hip hop and Afro soul. It featured
KORA award winner Neema Ntalel,
KISIMA award winner, Mbuvi and

February 7, 2014

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT. If you spend your life without so much as

a ripple eect, then you have merely existed and denied the world
a grand opportunity. Many of us sacrice greatness at the altar of
conformity; we t in, sit in and never truly realise our potential.

musician is one of Webis strongest inuences as far as playing the guitar. From his technique, you can tell that Webi has
gleaned a thing or two from this talented blues artiste

THE WEBI EFFECT

arents are good at many

things. Giving cool
names to their kids is
not one of them.
Official names are
often useless in showbiz, necessitating their reinvention.
With the advent of social media, the
renaming crisis has become a common preoccupation.
And even though I am still not
brave enough to call myself Shantoul or Babe Shaquina on Facebook,
or @boniqwa on Twitter; there are
those who are. Nonetheless every
rule has its exceptions, and Benjamin Webi is exactly that an
exception.
For the longest time, I, and everyone else that heard it, thought Webi
was a stage name. A close, personal
inspection of his ID confirmed
otherwise. In more ways than one,
Webi has had to learn to be himself
in a make-believe industry.
He says: Showbiz always seems
to reward copycats and I am the
kind of guy who goes against the
current. Its taken me a while, but
I think I have nally accepted that
I am dierent. In life you cant be
afraid to be who you are. Be yourself
and make no apologies.
Webi is the kind of artiste who will
make you drop your food when he
gets behind the mic; his husky voice
will freeze you dead in your tracks.
When hes through, hell leave you
wondering, Who was that and why
have I never heard of him?
Webi is what we call, a musicians
musician. He delivers vocal performances that elicit the admiration
of fellow singers. After nearly two
decades in the music industry, Webi
has bagged several international
awards and produced two albums.
Despite playing an unpopular tune,
he chose artistic integrity over
quick cash.
I am partial to the R&B genre of
music but remain exibile with, and
about, other sounds. My music is
heavily inuenced by 1990s R&B,
he explains. I always wanted the
challenge of singing and playing
the guitar, I just feel like I am cut
out for it. I sing whats in my heart;

BE FAMOUS.

After working so hard for so long,

2012 brought a series of unfortunate
events that shook him to the core.
Everything that could go wrong did:
the gigs dried up, his phone went silent, projects he had been working
on for nearly one and a half years
stalled. Friends he had trusted let
him down; the cost of progress was
slowly becoming unbearable. It was
a time when the youthful folly of
fame and fortune lost its allure as
he began to question life and living.

With a family to support and bills

to pay, the pressure rose and he
sought alternative sources money.
He says: It was the best thing that
ever happened to me, if I could go
back, I honestly wouldnt change a
thing. You know, sometimes we ll
our lives with things that are absolutely useless, but we are just too
busy to realise it. Those hard times
made me ask the three hard questions that dene a man: Who am I,
what am I doing and why?
An accomplished guitarist, Webi
has wowed crowds in Nairobi and
beyond, but his true calling has
always been elsewhere. He traces
it back to 2004 when, from a distance, he spotted his destiny nestled in the pews. He had just started
out in the music business, pushing
one of his rst singles, Like a child.
While on stage, he spotted a pretty
young thing and momentarily
forgot that he was in church. He
had always written about love,
but for the rst time in his
life, ction was morphing
into fact.
I saw her seated in the
corner while I was still
on stage and thought
to myself, I have to
find out who that
chick is, Webi narrates. She was a
little laid -back, but
theres just something about her that
got me hooked. We
dated for a while and
got married in 2010, and
the rest is history.
There was a time when
making record sales and
becoming a celeb was all
he wanted, but with a lit-

tle daughter to raise, its all about

building a legacy.
With a renewed sense of purpose,
Webi continues to make his mark
in the world. The father of one
has learnt to put family before
all other artistic pursuits. And
because history is the bitter
pill that heals ignorance, he
used living through his parents
divorce as a lesson. At the end
of the day, he goes home to the
most important job in the world;
taking care of his girls. He explains:
Every man needs a woman who
has the wisdom to tell him what he
needs to hear in a way that makes
him excited to hear it. After four
years of marriage, the only thing I
regret is not wing this chick fast
enough. She has been instrumental
to my growth, accepting me for who
I am while still challenging me to
be a better man. I dont want to
see another girl growing up with
daddy issues, so I take the challenge of being a father and a husband very seriously.
If you spend your life without so
much as a ripple eect, then you
have merely existed and denied the
world a grand opportunity. Many of
us sacrice greatness at the altar
of conformity; we t in, sit in and
never truly realise our potential.
After albums, international awards
and hit singles, the Webi Eect
reverberates across the music industry. You might not know him,
but sit through just a few minutes
of his performance and I promise,
you will never forget him. Yet when
all is said and done, the romantic
song writer seeks but one eect;
the kind that is felt by family and
friends long after the strings of his
guitar fall silent.

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT WEBI

Real Name: Benjamin Webi
Stage Name: Webi
Genre: Gospel R&B, neo soul
Hit Songs:
From his 2005 album, Outside of my
window
1. Outside of my window
2. The place
3. Free ft Holly Dave
From his 2009 album, All I can say
1. My forever
2. Mbingu na Inchi ft Mbuvi
In 2013 he did a comeback single: Its gonna be alright
Awards:
Nominated in the 2006 KISIMA AWARDS;
1. Best R&B artiste
2. Most promising artiste.
Won the 2008 One Gospel
Awards in South Africa :
1. Best Gospel R&B Song in
Africa The Place (Acoustic)
2. Best Gospel R&B Artiste or
Group

3. Live Gospel Performance of the

Year.
Nominated in the 2010 Groove
awards:
1. Album of the year All I can say.
2. Songwriter of the year
Other works:
Coca-Cola: lead Vocal artiste for
Copa Coca-Cola advert. (2013)
Back- ground vocal artiste for Africa,
lets go crazy! Advert. (2013) EABL:
Background vocal artiste on Ni wakati
Wetu advert. (2012-13) Festive Bread:
Composer and lead vocal artiste for
Festive Bread advert (2013).
Currently:
Background vocalist for the Niko na
Safaricom live Band
Worship leader, Mavuno Downtown
Solo career with new singles coming
out, and live performance all over
town.
Musical Inuences:
Israel Houghton (pictured above),

Joe, Atemi, Kirk Franklin, Toni Braxton, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond,
Jonathan Butler, John Mayer.
TMI (Too Much Information):
A lot of people dont know this but
I am ambidextrous; I can write with
both my right and left hand. Only one
out of one hundred people in world
are ambidextrous; see, I told you I
was dierent. I am naturally lefthanded, but when I went to school
teachers forced me to write with my
right hand. I actually have a right
hand and a left hand signature, for
some reason I cant replicate either
with both hands.
Greatest Lesson you have learnt:
In this life you cant make it on your
own, so build relationships that build
you. Whether its at home or at work,
if you want people to serve you, be
the servant rst.

You can buy Webis music on

waabeh.com and mdundo.com

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TO COURT!Justin Bieber is to appear in court next month. The 19-year-old

singer has been given a trial date of March 3 by a Miami-Dade County judge
over charges of driving under the inuence (DUI), resisting arrest and driving
with an invalid license. The troubled star was detained on January 23 after
police allegedly caught him drag racing a rented Lamborghini in Miami.

FIRST EVER
GLOBAL
JAZZ FEST IN
KENYA

EUROPEAN
FILM FEST
FEAUTRES
STRANGE
CREATIVES
New
movies
from Wes
Anderson
and
RICHARD
LINKLATER
will go
head-tohead with
upstarts
from
Europe,
China
and Latin
America for
the Golden
Bear top
prize at
the Berlin
lm festival
starting
yesterday.

Safaricom will host the rst ever jazz festival

in the country on to February 23 2014. The
premier event dubbed Safaricom international
Jazz Festival will feature international and local
artists. The week long concerts will end with a
family extravaganza at the Ngong Racecourse.
Bob Collymore, Safaricom CEO said: Safaricom is committed to making the arts industry
in Kenya more inclusive and accessible to all by
providing a platform for dierent music genres
including Jazz.
The Safaricom Jazz festival will ride on the
success of Safaricom Kenya Classical Fusion
and the Niko Na Safaricom Live concerts. From
its origin in New Orleans, Jazz has traversed
continents and has drawn from dierent
national and regional cultures to give rise to
many distinctive styles. The Festival will be an
exciting one week multi-venue music and cultural festival, showcasing the best in emerging
and acclaimed talent from Africa and beyond.
The aim is to bring the rst of a kind Jazz
Festival in Kenya at an aordable cost that will
give Kenyans from all walks of life an opportunity to sample timeless music that is jazz.

he 64th Berlinale, as the 11day event is known, marks

the first major European
festival of the year and serves
as a launchpad for Hollywood
fare and risk-taking independent movies from around the world.
US producer James Schamus (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger,
Hidden Dragon) will lead a jury including double-Oscar-winning Austrian actor
Christoph Waltz, Hong Kong star Tony
Leung and French filmmaker Michel
Gondry awarding the main prizes among
20 contenders on February 15.
The sprawling festival will screen more
than 400 lms in cinemas across the
snowy German capital, and many of the
hottest tickets are for movies outside the
main competition.
George Clooney is due in town to
present The Monuments Men, about a
team of art experts who fought to protect
precious artworks from the Nazis during
World War II. The picture also stars Matt
Damon, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett.
Jan Schulz-Ojala, chief critic for Berlin
daily Der Tagesspiegel who has been
covering the festival for two decades
said that anticipation was also building
for a directors cut of Danish provocateur
Lars von Triers new sex epic Nymphomaniac Volume I starring Charlotte
Gainsbourg.

What was cut out of the cinema version is it explosive or superuous? Im

really curious.
However, he noted that von Trier was
not expected to appear in public in Berlin
following a disastrous stop in 2011 at the
Cannes lm festival where he was ignominiously booted out for making a Nazi
joke about himself at a press conference.
Youll essentially have a red carpet for
an invisible man, Schulz-Ojala said.

Not in public

Indy lms set far from glittering cities

It is 30-35 minutes longer than the

version already running in Denmark and
other places and so its of very special interest for cinephiles, he told AFP.

RESTAURANT
WEEK COMES
TO A CLOSE

On opening night, Anderson will unveil

his keenly awaited The Grand Budapest
Hotel, starring Ralph Fiennes, Adrien
Brody and Tilda Swinton, about the escapades of a crafty concierge between the
two world wars.
Linklater, who brought his now Oscarnominated Before Midnight to Berlin
last year, will show Boyhood, made over
more than a decade and starring frequent
collaborator Ethan Hawke as well as Patricia Arquette.
Academy
Award-winner
Forest
Whitaker teams up with Harvey Keitel in
Rachid Boucharebs Two Men in Town,
about an ex-convict who has converted
to Islam.
The French-Algerian director is best
known for the 2006 drama Days of
Glory (Indigenes), about north Africans
serving in the French army during World
War II.
Schulz-Ojala said he was also intrigued
by entries from Argentina and China,
two strong countries for cinema.
The drama History of Fear, set in a
gated community in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, is director Benjamin Naishtats

rst feature.
And Celina Murgas The Third Side of
the River tells the story of a respected
doctor who lives a double life with separate families. She is one of four women
vying for prizes.
China will be represented by the thrillers Black Coal, Thin Ice by Diao Yinan,
Ning Haos No Mans Land, and the
novel adaptation Blind Massage by
Lou Ye.
These are independent, genre-inspired lms, set far from the glittering
cities, festival director Dieter Kosslick
told reporters.
Peruvian director Claudia Llosa, who
captured the Golden Bear in 2009 for her
harrowing drama The Milk of Sorrow,
will present her English-language debut,
Aloft, featuring Jennifer Connelly and
Cillian Murphy.
Austrian lmmaker Feo Aladag, who
picked up prizes on the festival circuit
in 2010 for When We Leave, about socalled honour killings, will unveil Inbetween Worlds, about a German soldier in
Afghanistan.
Iranian-Austrian director Sudabeh
Mortezai will present a docudrama
about young refugees in Vienna called
Macondo.
The festival will also honour veteran
British director Ken Loach, 77, with a
Golden Bear for lifetime achievement
and a retrospective of his work.
The Romanian family drama Childs
Pose, about a growing cleft between rich
and poor since the end of communism,
took home the top prize last year.
The event will wrap up on February 16
with screenings of its biggest hits.

The Nairobi Restaurant Week in partnership

with Heineken got o to an excellent start with
most restaurants selling out the 250 limited
edition oerings within the rst three days.
According to Eat out Kenya, 85 per cent of the
reservations were made by women and most
of the reservations being made for couples.
Multiple reservations were also made by those
with more adventurous pallet.
Shreya Karia, Director at Taste Events noted:
Nairobi residents have used this as a wonderful opportunity to discover new gems within
the local dining scene that they would normally not frequent. Across the board weve
seen patrons embrace the spirit of Nairobi
Restaurant Week by getting out there and indulging their culinary palate like never before.
The restaurants have done an exceptional job
in ensuring they delivered a great experience.

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ROCKER

METALLICA: THROUGH THE NEVER

The pinnacle of my
disillusionment was
not in the fact that the
story that interlaced
with the performance
had no conclusion it
was in the fact that
for all my patience,
the band never even
performed my three
favourite Metallica
songs

s I watched Metallica: Through

the Never, I
asked myself,
where is the
story, where is
the moshing and most importantly where is the point of this
whole movie?
It received a seventy eight
per cent rating from Rotten
Tomatoes but I still cant gure
out why. To be honest, as a
Metallica fan I was under impressed. This is a band that has
spanned decades performing
metal shows all over the world.
They have gained more fans
than they could ever count. The
main reason for their success is
that they make music people
can relate to through their own
personal inter-

pretations.
I was hoping this movie
would extend the relationship
and present an interpretation
of its own but, it wound up
becoming a chance for abstract
special eects doodles and a
severely lengthy onslaught of
live music.

Development

Through the never, according

to lead guitarist Kirk Hammett,
was not an overnight decision.
It was a project the band had
planned to do since the nineties. And they didnt simply
just want to do a lm, they
wanted to create a 3D experience via IMAX. Considering
that many other musicians
were doing this sort of thing, it
seemed conventional. I mean,
if Justin Beiber could pull it
o with Never say never, why
not Metallica with Through

the never.
The idea had originally
sprung up as a concert lm and
over two decades later, it hadnt
changed. Other ideas had actually been floated by several
directors who were called in
to direct the movie. Apparently most suggested a sci-
plot which I too would have
scrapped o as pure rubbish.
Metallica is not a sci- act. Its
an against-the-system act.
Because of that sheer fact,
Nimrod Antal ended up earning the rights to direct the
show. He was inspired by the
emergence of current world
protests such as the Arab
Spring and the very message of
rebellion in albums like Kill em
all and Ride the lightning.
Even with the protest concept having been well accepted,
the question of why they
chose a stage show plot still
remained. The plain reason is
not too dicult to understand.
Metallica basically slays fans
when they get on stage. Their
performances are a serving of
pure adrenaline from start to
end. But could this live action
be packaged into a non-live
experience with the help of
3-D technology? The person
to answer this was Through
the nevers producer Charlotte
Huggins.
She was at rst resistant to
the oer to be involved with
the project but when Metallicas manager Cliff
Burnstein
rephrased
the proposal
in a twisted,
mind-screwing form, she
accepted. Apparently,
they
were
not
trying to
do a concert lm;
t h e y
w e r e
trying to
do a lm
with a
conc e r t
h a p pening in it. As
simplistic as this
objective sounded, it cost them
18 million dollars in hard cash.
So what exactly did they do
with all this money? First of all,
they needed to build a Goliath
of a stage. This was no ordinary
stage; it was more of an arena.
To build it took a cool 5 million
dollars from the entire movies
budget. But of course, what else
would you expect when you
have a stage which can shift
into a pool of blood, a cemetery
with luminous crosses, and accommodate an entire statue of
Themis, the Roman goddess of
justice.
At rst, it was exciting to
think of how the entire lm
would play out. The movies
poster has a picture of Trip
the movies lead character
and the rst impression is that
this would be a movie about a
metalhead teenager starting a
rebellion against some organi-

zation after drawing inspiration

from Metallica. Instead, Metallicas stage performance shoved
this story aside and became the
main focus of the lm. Dane
DeHaans involvement is turned
into a half-baked side dish that
is baseless and gimmicky. I love

Metallica. I truly do. But watching them hog the spotlight for
one and a half hours so as to
nish a playlist of songs they
released ages ago is simply too
much to ask of me.
The pinnacle of my disillusionment was not in the fact

that the story that interlaced

with the performance had no
conclusion whatsoever; it was in
the fact that for all my patience,
the band never even performed
my three favourite Metallica
songs: The Unforgiven, The
Unforgiven 3 and The Day that

Never Comes.
For me, the movie would best
be referred to as Through the
never getting to anything worth
my time.

BY SAM KIRANGA
@spyderhand

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GROWTH after 10 years, Facebook has hit its peak. Growth has
signicantly slowed down over the last 2 years. As it has been noted,
Facebook already lost the app wars to smaller companies, and with that, it
lost some segments of users. The more users Facebook gains and retains,
the more potential it has to sell advertisements and mine business data.

>> WITH KIUMBUKU MUCHUKU

FACEBOOK TURNS 10

GOOGLE SELLS MOTOROLA MOBILITY TO

LENOVO
Motorola Mobility has been a disaster for
Google who have cut their losses and sold the
handset manufacturer to Lenovo, the emerging
powerhouse from China for computing
devices. Lenovo recently acquired IBMs x86
server business, a few years after acquiring
its consumer devices business, and with
the Motorola Mobility purchase, Lenovo has
become the 3rd largest handset manufacturer
in the world after Samsung and Apple. Lenovo
acquired Motorola at shy of US$ 3 billion (Sh258
billion), a huge discount, while Google bought
Motorola Mobility about 2 years ago from its
parent company for US$ 12 billion (Sh103.2 billion), making this the dearest write-downs in Googles history.

DAILY SECRET IS COMING TO AFRICA

acebook has nally

turned 10 years old and it
comes as no surprise that the
Social Network has nally
learned the need to grow
up, alongside its youthful cofounder. In the 10 years that
everyone has experienced
Facebook, it has gone along to
become a multi-billion business,
garnered 1.23 billion users and
is now close to earning itself
the title for the fastest company
to reach US$ 150 Billion in valuation, faster than Google, Apple
and Microsoft. The company
has had its ups and downs and
it is now nally struggling with
an identity crisis; its initial users
are experiencing Social Media
fatigue and the rebellion that is
being seen among teenagers.
So, what are the current challenges 10 years in?

Growth
This has been a struggle, and
after 10 years, Facebook has
hit its peak. Growth has signicantly slowed down over
the last 2 years. As it has been
noted, Facebook already lost
the app wars to smaller companies, and with that, it lost some
segments of users. The more
users Facebook gains and retains, the more potential it has
to sell advertisements and mine
business data, both lucrative
businesses needed to keep the
balance sheet looking healthy.
So, how does a company giving
its product ideally for free keep
growing? The keyword there is
innovation. And while Facebook
possesses the ability to remain

innovative, it has also lost its

potential to create custom new
user experiences. Mark Zuckerberg has realised that the company is slowly losing segments
of users one at a time and has
decided to take a step back and
explore future opportunities
against the current position of
the company. The advantage
of that is that Facebook could
nd a new breath of fresh air,
but the downside is that failing
to do so could spell disaster for
the company.
Mobile First
Facebooks mobile strategy is
still considerably weak and the
one challenge they have faced
over the years is how to keep
their mobile rst strategy going. They have attempted to
take over the mobile ecosystem
by creating Facebook home for
phones running Android. While
it seemed brilliant at the time,
it did not go very well, and it
made sense, since people do
not buy Facebook phones. That
also meant that their attempt
at building a mobile device
had to be dumped, and in this
case, forcing Facebook to go
back the very same war it lost
on the very same battleground
apps. The new strategy is
to ship as many apps as it can,
from its newly constituted
Creative Labs. It is a good idea,
but one they may lose since
they are coming in on the tailend of the app wars. Apps are
also beginning to lose their avour owning to a multitude of
challenges like customer data
privacy, app fatigue and battery
life woes on new devices.

Paper
Facebook is its own worst
enemy. However, its greatest
driver has been exibility. The
Facebook ecosystem has not
been as exible as they may
have wanted, and this has also
been its downside and the last
bastion of hope for Google
and other competitors. At the
end of the day, Facebook has
been a big megaphone, but
on the other side, there is not
much you can do outside of
Facebook. When it looked at
companies like Feedly and
Flipboard, Facebook saw an
opportunity to deliver curated
news and try compete, but here
is the scary part for Facebook;
the companies its trying to
compete with are simply not
scared. While it does marshal
the true beginning of curated
apps making a bigger splash,
Facebooks Paper platform is
simply not seen as worthy to
fear, though it does signal the
doldrums of a new war. Why
doesnt it scare competitors?
For one, this is Facebook at
its best but outside its core
business, and even though this
sounds a bit confusing, since
they make apps and help deliver user generated content,
it also shows a bit of creeping
desperation from Facebook.
It has been a brilliant 10 years
for Facebook. While the company looks towards being more
intuitive by trying to achieve its
users expectations, one does
wonder if it will even be around
in the next 10 years and if it is,
whether it will still be the powerhouse it currently is.

Daily Secret is a company that pushes daily

oerings on city-specic trips through
emails. The free delivery service oers
custom content for users that allows
them to nd deals and other information
that would allow a customer to explore
and discover new adventures in dierent
cities. Daily Secrets oers feedback from
its correspondents around he world on
pubs, shops, restaurants as well as other
hidden places that one may consider
spending a day exploring. The company
recently announced its Africa strategy and
Nairobi is expected to be one of its rst
Africa markets. The advertisement driven
company recently raised capital to execute
its Africa strategy, so expect to see more
deals and opportunities.

OLYMPUS OM-D EM10 MIRRORLESS

CAMERA DUE SOON
The tiny mirroless Olympus OM-D E-

M10 camera has been announced for

delivery next month. The tiny camera
is the rst sub-US$ 1000 (Sh860,000)
mirrorless camera, which is priced
at US$ 700 (Sh602,000) per unit, a
bargain for those who could not aord
the EM 1 or the EM 5. The too-goodto-believe deal gets you the camera,
with shortcomings like having only
3-axis stabilization against 5 on the
other pricier model as well as lack of an
all weather body sealing for the outer
case, but it will be compatible with two
power zoom lenses which start at US$
400 (Sh344,000) per lens. The camera
weighs less, costs less and lacks few
features, making this worth the wait and
the price.

MOBILE OPERATORS NOT DEALING WITH

PRSP WOES
It seems two mobile operators in Kenya are ignoring the fraud by Premium Rate Services Provider
(PRSP) who have taken it upon themselves to
start automatically subscribing users to premium
rate services without their knowledge. The Mobile
operators seem to be will-fully refusing to end the
PRSP nightmare for many subscribers who nd
themselves paying subscription fees for services
the do not need. The Regulator has also not addressed the issue. PRSP services are supposed
to be voluntary opt-in services, but now secretly
opted-in as is currently happening. Mobile operators earn a portion of the revenue from the PRSPs
services which can reach hundreds of millions of
shillings.

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UGLY HOUSE HELPS

WONT STOP THEM
Getting
good help
can be hard,
especially
if you dont
trust your
spouse. But
when you
get an ugly
help for
the wrong
reasons,
youll
learn fast
enough that
a maids
looks wont
deter his
wandering
eye, from,
well,
wondering

PHILIP@ZUQKA.COM SAYS:

ITS A TOUGH
TIME FOR WOMEN
OVER 35. AND
KIAMBU 1 HAS
JUST THE THING TO
MAKE ALL THEIR
PROBLEMS GO BYE
BYE. YOU WONT
BELIEVE IT.

process every working

mother with children
would understand;
looking for a personal
assistant, otherwise
known as house-help.
A rigorous process if you are not
ready to employ the first person
who shows up at your door, or the
rst near underage girl your auntie
recommends. You think recruiting a
managing director of a big company
is hard? Try recruiting somebody
whom you are entrusting your house,
your children and your property to.
Not for the faint hearted.
I have been disappointed more
times than I care to remember. First
impressions really matter; if you are
looking for a job that involves children and cleanliness, the least you
can do is make an eort to look neat
when you are presenting yourself for
an interview it has nothing to do
with clothes, its how clean the girl
and her clothes are.
If I am interviewing you in the presence of my children and you do not
even acknowledge them, you are out
even before you are in. I love house
work, it is good exercise. If a help falls
short of my standards after a week,
she is out.
So why has it taken me months to
get the right help? Because I need an
authoritative person who is not harsh.
Children need gentle authority, they

DALLIANCE DIARY

ciku
kimani
need somebody who can make them
listen without being nasty. She has to
be cleanliness and know how to clean.
I need somebody who can master my
style of cooking. I need an initiative
person, and I hate repeating instructions; meaning I need somebody who
can hear it right at rst go. I need to
be able to relax when I am not in the
house.
I take it NOT for granted that I have
the luxury of taking my time to get
the right person. My work allows me
to work around my childrens school
and Day Care schedules. I have my
mother and my sisters living close to
me, meaning that if I need to be out
of the house longer or at a time when
the children are at home, I can always
dump them there.
And to my point today? Last week,
I listened to women proclaiming how
they never hire a beautiful house-help.
Excuse me? Is it really that easy?
They claimed that hiring a good looking house help is like dangling a carrot to a rabbit. Come on and give us a
break. These women, in my opinion,
have got it all wrong protecting the
husband is not more important than
making sure that the person looking
after the children is good enough.
A cheating man, or woman for that
matter, often has no concern about
his preys physical appearance; all he
has to do is shut his eyes when he is
lost in the moment. Its is not like he
wants to take her out to dinner and
meet his friends, all he wants to do is
have sex with her.
Only a fool would think that employing an ugly house help will keep
the partner on the straight and narrow. He meets beautiful women when
he is out on his own pray, what do
they do about that?
Do not let personal insecurities get
in the way of having the right person
look after your children, they are more
important than a cheating husband. If
you feel the need to hire an ugly house
help for the sake of the husband, then
you need to examine your relationship because with or without the
ugly house-help, trust issues in that
relationship need xing.
@MamaSamora
cikukimani254@gmail.com

THE KIAMBU
SINGLES MARKET

ntroducing the rst ever open

market for single women who,
to quote Kiambu 1, William
Kabogo, have flooded the
country and are to blame for
all the problems in the country.
You see, we are done with quails,
so the next big thing will be women
under 35 but above 34. Imagine if in
your village or county, there are like
200 single women and one goes for
like Sh100,000?
That is a cool Sh20 million.
Now, if we listen to Kabogo, unmarried women are not t to hold public
oce meaning that out of the 200,
100 want to be politicians or hold
other public oces.
Their ambition pushes the price to
Sh1 million, I am telling you, if this
singles market opens in Kiambu,
Kabogo will be the one lending the
government money.
President Uhuru Kenyatta will be
making more trips to Kiambu than
China. If teachers go on strike, he
calls Kabogo and he bails him out.
This will be a rst in the country
people, soon, we will be having
singles from other nations coming
to the market to look for husbands.
If you are over 35 and unmarried,
angalia maneno yako, yanaenda
mrama said Kabogo, never mind
that most of the over 35-year-old
unmarried women I know are very
successful. See, he knows what he is
talking about.
You see, the good governor
has looked at society and gured
one thing that nobody else has,
the answer to all our issues is
not getting the youth employed,
drug addiction or even insecurity, no, it is unmarried women.
They are the root of all evil, 2007
was not about the elections, no,
that was when Kenya crossed the
allowed number of single women
over 35.
It just so happened that it coincided with the General Elections.
So, if we go with that, it is women
over 35 who are unmarried who
should be jailed, all the dudes in
Kamiti are innocent while the real
villains are walking the streets in
their expensive high heels, driving
fancy cars and doing better than
most but hey, we are not looking at
that. What matters is tha they are
not married.
Why are we not looking at men
who are 35 and unmarried? Didnt
you listen to the governor, he said
that it is the women who need to
look for men to marry since there
is no shortage of men. So when you
see that guy who is 35 and unmarried dont bother him, it is not his
choice, it is just that no woman has
decided to marry him.

Yes, I know he drools over anything in a skirt and probably has

a dozen kids roaming the streets
- and is the real reason why most
women would rather be single and
happy than married and sad he
is not to blame and he is not bad for
the country, the single woman is.
So here is how the singles market
will work. Every rst Wednesday of
the month, there will be a big sale
in Kiambu. The reason it is once a
month is to give the single women
scouts enough time to traverse the
counties looking for those under 35s
and because one goes for the same
price 10 quails were going for in
December, he will need to look for
the money.
Once they are there, all the drunkards, serial cheaters and men running from responsibilities will show
up and start singles shopping and
they will pick whoever they want
and take them home. Remember, it
is the single woman who is paying
to be bought so the guys just show
up. Are they all single men over 35?
No, you just need to have been born
a man to qualify. The governor did
not say that the men who are available are single.

IF YOU
ARE OVER
35 AND
UNMARRIED,
ANGALIA
MANENO
YAKO,
YANAENDA
MRAMA

LEGENDARY.
WILLIAM KABOGO
GOVERNOR, KIAMBU

Plus, havent you ever heard

of husbands who have MBAs,
that is Married But Available?
The organisers can even partner
with a corporate and can have
Bonyeza ushinde kind of promotions. If she has a car, it is immediately transferred to the man.
No, dont roll your eyes, we are doing this for the sake of the country,
this is what will help bring down the
price of bread and milk.
Be patriotic people. Once one has
picked, he will enter into a draw
and the more singles he chooses,
the better your chances of winning.
What happens when they get home,
I dont know, we wait for the governor to tell us. But hey, hurry while
stocks last. We dont want it to go
the quail way.

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14

LET US ALL COMMIT

CYBER SUICIDE
FACEBOOK IS AMAZING FOR A WHILE. BUT EVERY
ONE OF US HAS COME TO A POINT WHERE WE
WANTED TO JUST HIT IT AND QUIT IT. BUT FOR SOME
REASON, WE ALWAYS GO BACK.

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cindym254@gmail.com

Dear Cindy,
I am 29 years old married for three years with one
child. My Dad started rejecting my wife because
her people rejected our dowry, he wants me to
marry someone else because he sees no future in
our marriage. My mother-in-law inuenced my
wife to run away with all my property including
pets and goats. Now she is back without with
none of the stu she carried. Should I chase her
away?
Joseph
I could not tell you what to do with your wife,
but perhaps I could help you put things into perspective. First, I think you have both allowed your
families to have too much inuence in your marriage. Your father does not want her, her mother
wants her back. Although I can see your fathers
point because basically dowry is an agreement
to merge two families, it is not the be all. You and
your wife need to sit down and decide, with no
outside inuence, whether you want to ght for
your marriage. You need to agree that it is about
the two of you, especially because there is a child
involved. If you cannot agree on this, then perhaps
you should consider unattractive options. Our
families usually have the best interest for us, but
they are not always right, you need to decide for
yourself. As for your property, well, that was unfortunate. She needs to tell you exactly what happened to it because it will always be an underlying
issue if you do not sort it out. All the best

it by text. You say you still love him, but I think you
hold on to his memory because you feel it is unnished business. I think you should not get back
to him especially because you do not trust him,
lack of trust is no basis for a relationship. What
you could do however is let him back into your life,
but only as a friend. Give him the ground rules, tell
him not to expect it to go back to the way it was
this will work only to your advantage, especially
because you have the upper hand. If you go for
coee or friendly lunches, you might realize that
you really do not like him like that or, you might
realize you still like him but you can take your time
to let him back in. Like you did two years ago, keep
concentrating on your studies, at least that way
you will not go wrong. All the best
cindym254@gmail.com

Dear Cindy,
two years ago I had a boyfriend I loved so much.
He then broke up with me via text and told me he
had a girlfriend. Now he wants me back and tells
me he has learned his lesson. Although I still love
him very much and have not dated anyone since I
decided to concentrate on college, I feel I cannot
trust him. What should I do?
Annie
He did you wrong, and he was a coward to do

went on Facebook last

week to tag a friend of
mine in a picture I had
taken of her only to nd
out that she had deactivated her account and
called it quits with the site.
Save for our message conversations stored in my inbox,
there was no evidence of her Facebook presence left behind. After conducting a frantic search
to ascertain that she really was
gone, I logged into my email
account, attached said pictures
and sent them to her along with
the message, Have you really
left Facebook? She replied
conrming her departure, and
despite the absurdity of it all, I
felt sad that someone I actually
knew in real life was no longer
an active player in my social
network circles.
She is not the rst of my
friends or acquaintances to have
quit social networking. Some
have even announced their intention to log o permanently
by leaving long, tearful farewell
updates for their buddies. In
some ways they read like suicide
notes of the cyber world:
Hey guys. I am deactivating
my account kesho. Thank you
for being there for me for all
these years but I have decided
to take time o. Peace out.
I rst joined Facebook when I
was in second form and it ended
up making it to my top ten list of
awesome things to come out of
the 21st century. In time though
the novelty wore o. For some

reason, nothing appeared to be

real anymore. Instead, it was
like a perfectly rehearsed play
in which people were over-compensating for their less than
perfect lives by exposing all
the highs and not enough lows.
Seemingly beautiful people were
taunting me by displaying their
seemingly beautiful lives. Even a
breakfast meal of bread and tea
could look beautifuldespite
the fact that I was also taking bread and tea as I scrolled
through my news feeds wishing
I was anyone but myself.
People were no longer having fun. They were KILLIN IT
WITH MY BOYYZZ (accompanied by a picture of them posing
next to a private jet)and killing me softly with jealously and
punctuation. Social media far
from providing alternative company was adding to my pain.
Before deleting my account,
Facebook asked me why I was
leaving, so I decided to be honest. I opted to ignore the suggestions provided and instead
typed into the empty box, It
makes me hate my life. That
was it.

That tic Ive acquired

I will not lie that my time o

the radar was blissful. I enjoyed
it because it made me feel less
like I had to prove something
to the world. Until, of course,
the day I rejoined because for
some reason I felt that I could
no longer survive in this world
without belonging to some so-

cial network or other.

Sometimes I feel happy when
checking my feed, sometimes I
feel sad and angry. I have gotten
back into the swing of things. I
expose what I may and expect
likes, shares and comments. Refreshing pages is like a tic embedded into my nervous system.
My eyes are sensitive to that red
dot (notification), and that
number above the message icon
(new message). Once more I am
a cyber citizen. Whether this is
a good thing remains unsure to
me because there are still times
when I look at the pages and see
empty words, scroll my friends
list and see numbers, and chat
with friends while still feeling
desperately alone.
If I were to send one nal
message to my friend just for
the sake of it; I miss you, take
me with you, and I am proud of
you would rank high on the list.
A perverse part of my being sees
her departure as one less person
to like my content and satisfy
my need to be recognized.
Another different part encourages her in her future
endeavours. It rallies for more
supporters. It rebels against
convention. It stands on top of
a dais in the middle of a crowd
and yells out, WE SHOULD
ALL QUIT. And the crowd yells
back, YES!
We go back to real life.

BY NADIA DARWESH
@NadzDarwesh

THEATRE

HAVING A GUN TO HIS

HEAD MADE HIM TAKE THE
PATH HE IS ON TODAY

e o r g e
Clooney had
a rie held to
his head in
Darfur.
The
52year-old actor admitted his
thirst to shine light on
important stories led to the
traumatic experience when
he was making a documentary about the genocide in
western Sudan in 2007.
Recalling the incident,
The Monuments Men star
told Variety magazine: We
got stopped in the middle of nowhere, where we
shouldnt have been. A little
10-year-old kid came over
with a Kalashnikov assault
rie to my head, basically
wanted to get us out of the
truck.
Despite the incident,
George has returned to the
region many times.
But the actor and producer insisted that while
he feels very strongly about
highlighting certain issues,

he has no political aspirations.

He said: I like the ability to shine light and make
it loud. But boy, the idea of
administrating and legislating. What a nightmare.
Following the terrifying
encounter, the actor cofounded the humanitarian
aid organisation Not On

Our Watch with a few of

his friends, including Matt
Damon, Brad Pitt and Don
Cheadle, six years ago.
George
previously
brushed o the ambush during an interview with Zoo
Weekly in 2008 and said:
They pointed guns at us
and stole what they could. It
happens all the time.

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multimedia

DID YOU KNOW? Baggage Claim star Paula Patton is married to mega star Robin Thicke, made
even more famous my Miley Cyrus twerking action
at the 2013 Video Music Awards.

THE GAMER

THE MUSIC

ANGEL IN THE
PARK
MUSIC VIDEO REVIEW
ARTIST: DAVID HERMLIN
SONG: ANGEL IN THE PARK
RATING: 9/10
David Hermlins career has
continued to blossom. Last
December saw him tour with
one of the biggest German
pop sensations, Sarah Connor;
a tour where he headlined on
stage with her and the amazing
Swing Dance Orchestra as an
immaculate back-up. For such
a young man, he has managed
to do the unthinkable; perform
with one of his greatest idols
and mentors in his eld who he
still keeps in touch with.
The song is all about a guy
(boy) dreaming about a lass
(schoolgirl) who is so beautiful,
hence the allegory of an angelic
being) and so in his dreams

ONLINE GAMING - AFRICA CONTINUES

TO LAG BEHIND
Every developer now has discovered the
cheap secret to non costly production
for high prot margins; downloadable
content. DLCs allow the developers to keep
people interested in the games they release
by constantly giving them something
new every other while. Whats best it
that it costs a lot less on the marketing
and hard copy production costs. The
past few years have seen the envelop
getting pushed a lot further stretching
its sinews and capabilities to new realms.
The advent of cloud computing and

THE MOVIE

lofty capacity storage ensure that there

are endless capabilities for gamers with
soaring internet connection speeds enjoy
serious added gaming benets such as
downloadable content, upgraded software
options as well us a thorough insight into
the capabilities of the consoles.
The problem with this is that every game
you buy on any console will nowadays
have all the cool things out on a section
of the game for online purposes only. You
nd for example, only online gamers on
FIFA 2014 get to enjoy such simplistic
pleasures such as the Interactive World
Cup and constantly updated squads. So

many people in the sub-Sahara have to

repeatedly make manual transfers on their
games. You can imagine just how messed
up that is with the transfer window open in
January and August.
Gamers are being strong armed into
spending less on the prices of video games
but more on the cost of internet connection
to be able to fully enjoy some of these
games. You end up buying only ve video
games a year and spending an additional
two, three thousand shillings a month
on your local internet service provider.
This equates to some profound expenses
especially here where the economy is tight.

BAGGAGE CLAIM

Title: Baggage Claim

Rating: 6/10
Category: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: September 27, 2013
Length: 1 hour 36 minutes
Director: David E. Talbert
Main Actors:
Paula Patton as Montana Moore
Derek Luke as William Wright
Djimon Honsou as Quinton Jamison
Christina Milan as Taylor
Everybody loves a typical love story. No
matter how often we have seen these
boy meets girl stories, there is something
about them that makes for an intriguing
watch, whether its the comedy, the
awkwardness of getting it right the rst
time or the struggle for redemption after
a fall out. In Baggage Claim the spotlight
falls on Paula Patton who plays the part
of a beautiful air hostess who had taken
too much of her sweet time in nding

Mr. Right and suddenly realizes her

clock is ticking. When her younger sister
announces that she is getting married in
30 days she takes extraordinary measures
to nd someone to go with to the
wedding and hopefully marry too.
Baggage Claim easily called up interest
due to its cast. It has an ensemble of
interesting celebrity names in its credits.
Jill Scott and Trey Songz get to prove
that they have what it takes to do the
classic actor/singer juggle in Hollywood.
Adam Brody courageously takes on a
gay role as Sam, an unusually supportive
ight attendant. It is surprising that the
producers were able to pull in such a large
ensemble of hot shot black actors for the
lm. But considering its a Paula Patton
movie, we are speaking about, it is not
such a big surprise after all.

BY SAM KIRANGA
@spyderhand

theyre doing the Bollywood

forest scene. The concept is
wholly hinged on him trying to
nding her.
This is a quick dance song, a
huge change from his ballads
like Nakupenda which scorched
local radio stations. David says,
he wanted something people
could dance to that was both
dierent and exciting. The
video is of a fantastic quality,
with good camera work and
even better quality in delivery.
Fun fact about this video: The
choreographers came with their
own dance routine to set and a
very agitated David made them
scratch out everything they had
come up with and for ve hours,
personally taught them a dance
routine which features on the
video. How cool is that?

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DAILY NATION
Friday February 7, 2014

Jobs

Getting ahead in todays job market

HR REGULATION

IHRM publishes
requirements for
HR practice
BY LILIAN OCHIENG
@LilianMerab
laochieng@ke.nationmedia.com
The Institute of Human Resource Management
(IHRM) has published guidelines that human
resource practitioners in the country must now
adhere to.
This follows the coming into eect of the Human
Resource Management Professionals Act, preceded
by the January 3 election of members of the IHRM
Council to oversee regulation of the industry.
Published on January 17, the Gazette Notice
277 names the members of the IHRM Council,
while notices 278 and 279 outline the criteria for
issuance of practicing certicates and registration
of HR practitioners.
A person seeking to obtain or renew a practicing
certicate must be a fully paid up fellow or member
of the IHRM, states Gazette Notice 278. That
person, it continues, must be the head of a human
resource function of an organisation, or head of
a sub-function of the human resource function,
or partner/principal shareholder of a registered
human resource firm, or performing human
resource management duties and responsibilities
of an organisation.
Such a person, according to the notice, must
have continuing professional development credit
points awarded by the IHRM. The credit points
must be of the year preceding the application for
a practicing certicate.
The regulations aim to weed out impostors
and to raise standards in the industry. They
are set in accordance with the Human Resource
Management Professionals Act 2012, which
provides a framework for training and regulations
of activities of HR practitioners in the country.
The gazette notices by IHRMs executive director
Samson Osero, implies that HR practitioners must
now pursue the activities necessary to make them
compliant with the law. Mr Oseros action follows
the expiry of the one-year grace period granted by
the act to allow practitioners to put their houses
and papers in order.
By law, all practitioners are required to register
with the IHRM, prior to applying for a practicing
certicate.
Gazette Notice 279 of January 17 prescribes the
requirements to be fullled by a person seeking to
register as a fellow, a member, or as an associate
member of IHRM.
To qualify as a fellow, the institute recognises
members of the IHRM who have practised
human resource for at least 15 years and rendered
outstanding service to the profession.
Ordinary members are required to have a
collection of standard qualications that range
from academic and professional training to
working experience.
On academics, a person seeking to be registered
as a member of IHRM must have a Bachelors or
Masters degree in any discipline, or a Bachelors
or Masters degree in human resource management
or its accepted equivalent from a recognised
university.
The professional requirement is either a higher
diploma in human resource management or its
accepted equivalent from a recognised certication
institution, or a postgraduate diploma in the
same.
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JOB TIP: MORNING HELLO IS POWERFUL

If you are the type who reports to the oce

and gets straight into work without as much
as a hello to colleagues, blame yourself if your
team mates ignore or avoid you. In fact, blame
yourself for a frosty relationship around your
work station. Exchanging pleasantries helps to
warm up the oce for the rest of the day.

SYSTEMS ANALYSTS | How limited training is costing local companies

ICT skill whose supply

has let down demand
Study
conrms a
disturbing
shortage of
local skills
in information
systems analysis
BY PAULINE KAIRU
polinekairu@yahoo.com

here is one crucial specialisation

in ICT that seems to have gone
unnoticed in Kenya for these many
years that the sector has shown tremendous
growth.
A recent research by the School of Business
and Management Studies at Technical
University of Kenya (TUK) confirms a
glaring shortage of skills in information
systems analysis (ISA) despite the large
pool of the countrys ICT workforce.
The study was conducted by Prof Atieno
Ndede-Amadi, an associate professor of
information systems and accounting, and
the head of the School of Business and
Management Studies at TUK.
The professor attributes the shortage
partly to the absence of comprehensive
ISA academic programmes in local learning
institutions.
Worse, she says, is that despite the
problem being dire, the awareness level
about the value of the skill is quite low,
not only among students, but also among
curriculum developers.
Prof Atienos study supported ndings
by an earlier survey (in 2011) involving
the Kenya Information Technology and
Communications Board (now Authority) and
IBM. The survey was meant to identify skills
gaps in the countrys ICT sector. It sought
to understand the current and future hiring
needs of IT companies operating locally, so
as to design a steady pipeline of talent.
The report of the survey states: With
the increasing sophistication of ICT and
its applications, high-end skill-sets are
increasingly required, and availability
presents a challenge to growth. Organisations
deploying systems that require high-end
skills have to bring such sta from abroad
for short-term deployment. Kenya has to
compete for such sta globally, and with
limited resources, the [danger to growth
of the high-end ICT systems development
is real].
Prof Atieno conrms that she found that
the lack of skills in information systems

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analysis so serious that many employers

were hiring from other markets.
The approach is costing local companies
a lot of money, and at the same time irking
unemployed Kenyan IT professionals and
fresh graduates struggling to nd work and
thinking they are being ignored.
Because of the shortage, both the studies
state, the discipline has been serving up very
high wages for those with the skills, most of
them foreigners. IT foreign consultants, the
KICTA/IBM study found, charged between
$1500 and $2000 a day.
Yet these expatriates returned to their
home countries after their stints, having not
transferred the knowledge to the locals.
Prof Atienos study determined further
that the existing comparatively high salaries

The study found late and low

levels of IS awareness as a eld of
specialisation among university
business students
Prof Atieno Ndede-Amadi, Technical
University of Kenya

for information systems analysts have still

failed to attract the talent locally, due to
better opportunities in other markets.
According to the study, the few local
information systems analysts are quickly
attracted to and taken up by more developed
economies able to oer higher salaries and
benets. This makes an already bad situation
worse, declatres Prof Atieno.
Information systems, or IS, can be
dened technically as a set of interrelated
technologies used to collect, retrieve, process,
store and distribute information to support
decision-making in an organisation.
In addition, IS helps managers and other
workers to analyse complex problems,
develop new products, and integrate
various modules, both within and across
departments. It aids in inter-departmental
communication, leading to better
coordination and improved transparency
by sharing information through the
organisation.
Information systems analysts are therefore
the individuals who are skilled in developing
and using such tools.
The research attributes the skill gap
partly to the absence of comprehensive
academic training programmes in local
universities. Moreover, there is a general
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has failed demand
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lack of awareness among students on what
they might be missing out on concerning IS,
according to Prof Atieno.
Her study also found the level of IS awareness
s a field of specialisation among Kenyan
university business students to be low.
As such, many young people learn of the
existence and application of IS and the related
career opportunities only after they get out to
the real world of work.
This is despite the fact that both public and
private universities and other higher learning
institutions offer robust computer science
programmes.
Many of these institutions, argues Prof
Atieno, produce large numbers of general
computer scientists who lack competences in
very specic elds.
The market, she adds, is thus awash with
computer programmers who are savvy in
the development of computer systems and
applications, as evidenced by the increasing
release of locally developed apps in the
market.
While Prof Atieno admits that this is a
positive developments, her concern is that a
good computer scientist or programmer does
not necessarily make up for a good systems
analyst. Likewise, a good computer science
academic programme does not make up for a
solid information systems academic programme,
which appears to be the assumption in some of
these learning institutions. The two disciplines
are complementary to but not substitutes of
each other, she advises.
Part two of this article will be published in
Springboard pull-out on Monday, February 10,
and it will focus on how and why local universities have failed to teach ISA as a full course

CHANGE TALKS | It pays to see ahead before the rest

Come to think of it, innovation isnt hard

BY WALE AKINYEMI
@waleakinyemi
wale@powertalks.biz

ne attribute of people who

set the pace is that they are
bold and visionary enough
to see what others do not see. Not
only that. They immediately act
on what they see.
I guess the proper term for
this is innovation. Many lack
innovation because they allow
the realities of the present to
blind them to the possibilities of
the future.
We cannot roll time backwards,
but we can leap forward in time
and make what others call the
future our present. This means
that by the time they get to that
future, it will be our past.
Taking a futuristic outlook
implies that the pain, the
uncertainty and rejection of the
present will no longer be seen as
such, but as a passage necessary
for the migration from today to
tomorrow to happen. It means
being ready to pay the price of
present discomfort to secure a
comfortable future.
Now think of yourself today.
Think of your weakness, your
shortcomings, your uncertainties
and your fears. Imagine how
out of place you will feel if you

So you want to
innovate? Aim at
bringing tomorrow
into today faster than
anyone else
remain this way ve years from
today? That means you will not
have grown in ve years.
Thinking like this should act
as a catalyst towards personal
development and change. This
should be the thinking that
pushes you to reach out and grab
the future. It is the thinking that
should rm up a resolve in you
never to trade relevance tomorrow
for comfort today.
Those who successfully grab the

future realise that what we call the

uncertainty of today, we will one
day look at with pride as the place
where ideas where sifted. The
poverty of today will become the
stories that will motivate others
to success tomorrow.
Frustration comes from a
lack of a picture of tomorrow. It
happens when we are frozen in the
failures of yesterday and trapped
in the despair of today.
The ability to bring tomorrow
into today before anyone else is
the element that yields success
out of failure. It is the element that
brings technological and business
advancements. It is the very blood
that runs through the concept of
innovation. Innovators are people
who are gifted with the ability of
bringing into today what exists
tomorrow, and doing so faster
than anyone else.
Today is the seed that needs to
be planted for tomorrow. Once
we have the seed, there is hope.
However, having the seed is not
enough. What we do with the seed
is the greatest determinant of our
tomorrow.
Many have given up because of
the pressures of today. They lack
the crucial understanding that the
pressure, if handled right, is the
rst fruits of the pleasure to come.
Every trial has an expiry date.
Navigate your way through the

MANAGEMENT 101 | Dealing with the killer disease in any organisation, big or small

No room for arrogance at the workplace

BY MORAA OBIRIA
mobiria@ke.nationmedia.com
Gladys and Peter have been
working for a communications
consulting rm in the Creatives
Department for the last three
months. So far, none of their
advertisement proposals has
received consent of their
supervisor.
Before joining the firm, the
two worked for a rival company,
where their ideas had brought large
corporates into the companys
customer base.
Interested in their magical
touch, the current firm had
poached them and had offered
twice what they received at the
former workplace.
But something was wrong. The
consumer curve was dipping,
and the CEO was becoming
frustrated. He was least aware
that the Creatives Department
supervisor was the problem. The
man had erected a retrogressive
know-it-all wall, dimissing all the
proposals by Gladys and Peter
with statements such as, I know
how this works. My model is the
best. I have more experience in
this industry than you.
That is the trait of a toxic
arrogant manager in the workplace,
according to the organisational
pyschologists.
Regardless of the position, an
arrogant employee is possessed
with
self-importance
and
superiority. Such an individual

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has bloated self-perceptions that

are manifested in the manner in
which they dismiss other workers
ideas because they hold the belief
that they are more knowledgeable
than any of the employees in the
team. They even assert control
over them.
When
high
performing
employees are exposed to such
environments, they would at the
slightest opportunity exit to other
organisations in pursuit of space

to use their skills.

Arrogance is a killer disease in
any organisation, as it interferes
with the employees socioemotions and interpersonal
relations, says Devarest Ambale,
a strategic management consultant
and mentor.
Even if you set the greatest
objectives in the world, without
a team in which every member
understands the vital role of each
employee, you are bound for a

distressful failure, he adds.

A 2010 research on workplace
arrogance showed that the
moral vice created interpersonal
complications that could result
in customer dissatisfaction and
dysfunctional teams.
With this understanding, nding
ways to eliminate workplace
arrogance is particularly nonnegotiable, advise to the experts.
And the human resource
department, they say, has the
mandate to establish an open
feedback support system for all
sta members.
The HR (department) must have
an impartial feedback structure
This way, they can openly solve
issues that are likely to aect the
performance of the organisation,
advises Mr Ambale.
An inter-employee evaluation
platform is also necessary to help
the HR identify the junior or senior
sta, including the top executives,
who may be wreaking havoc in the
workplace.
The HR ocer must keep the
information condential and only
use it to nd a way of neutralising
that arrogant attitude in the
accused sta member.
An annual teambuilding is an
essential ingredient to toning
down arrogance, according to Mr
Ambale. (Regular) team building
oers the sta a platform to freely
interact and psychologically
creates an aspect of humility in
each member of the staff, he
explains.

maze of chaos and confusion by

choosing to see the chaos as a
seed for the order of tomorrow. In
the midst of the chaos, groom
yourself, talk to yourself. Dont
give up. Be tenacious and get
knowledge.
The mastery of time is key.
There is a time for everything.
There is a time to launch out
and a time to lie low. There is a
time to be bubbly and full of life
and a time to play dead. There
is a time to aunt what you have
and a time to allow yourself to be
underestimated.
Masters of time have learnt
that a situation that looks
signicant today might merely
be a passing phase, while one
that looks insignificant today
might become the culture of
tomorrow. They never dismiss
anything on face value. They are
people of context who understand
the values of aligning pre-text and
post-text to get context.
So, you want to become an
innovator? The solution is simple.
Aim at bringing tomorrow into
today faster than anyone else.
The fact that you are not
enjoying today will not stop
tomorrow from coming. So, if you
are not enjoying the present, ask
questions, learn and get over it.
If not, you will have no place in
the future.

Regulator issues
rules for HR work
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Such a person must then have at least
ve years of work experience.
Exceptions are accorded to those who may
not possess professional qualications, but
have had at least 10 years of work experience
in human resource management.
To be an associate member of IHRM, at
least a Bachelors degree in any discipline
plus a certificate in human resource
management or its accepted equivalent
will suce, with not less than one year of
work experience.
Alternatively, one could qualify for this
category of membership with a Bachelors
degree in human resource management
or accepted equivalent, plus one year of
working experience.
One also qualifies if he or she has a
higher diploma in human resource from
a recognised university and at least a
years experience as a human resource
practitioner.
Should you possess a diploma in HR, then
at least two years working experience will
be enough to earn you a registration as an
associate member. The institute shall also
consider registration into this category, a
person who may have a diploma in any other
discipline but has acquired a certicate in
human resource management, plus at least
two years of work experience in HR.
Individuals found to be working as
human resource practitioners without
the regulators approval are liable to a jail
term of up to two years or a Sh200,000
ne or both.
Practitioners who engage in malpractices,
such as corruption, soliciting sexual favours
or benets, and tribalism among other
oensive acts could have their practicing
certicates withdrawn.

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Makoko

The Venice of Africa

Inside the Nigerian village that oats entirely on a lagoon, and what
life here means for the hundreds of disease-hardened residents

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Friday
February 7, 2014

Water, water everywhere:

Life and death inside
Nigerias oating village
Established in the 18th century as
a shing village, Makoko is home
to hundreds of thousands of
people Togo, Benin and the host
Nigerians. Life here is a matter of
paddles and canoes, the streets
are dirty waterways and children
learn to swim before they can
say their ABCs. The government
wants the whole thing razed
to the ground, citing disease
outbreaks and other hazards, but
the residents would hear none of
that. This is home, they say. It has
been for hundreds of years

BY JOY WANJA MURAYA

jwanja@ke.nationmedia.com

he sea of rusty rooftops is

visible from a bridge that
connects the Nigerian
mainland to Lagos
island districts, but to visit it you
need a resident guide. Welcome
to Makoko village in Nigeria, the
Venice of Africa where shops,
schools, churches, homes and even
toilets stand on murky water.
Makoko is built on stilts on the
Lagos lagoon, and wooden canoes
are the main form of transport
for residents, including children,
who have mastered the art of
paddling. That children learn to
paddle before they can crawl is an
interesting case of nature versus
nurture, and this skill, mastered at
an early age, is a critical survival
tactic for any Makoko resident.
The village derives its name
from Omi-Akoko, which loosely
translates to waters ringed
by palm trees in the local
Egun language. It is home to
the Oko-Agbon and Ago Egun
communities.

Were a team of 25 journalists

visiting this oating village, and
the guides advise that we walk in
a single le to board the canoes.
But, however well travelled you
are, nothing prepares you for the
experience of this village, whose
amphibian residents lives are
so inextricably linked to shing
that they cannot imagine life far
from water.
It is this contaminated water
that is the medium of disease
transmission, but they will hear
none of it and will readily use the
cultural and ancestral tethering
argument to remain aoat here.
Can sh survive on dry land?
one resident, Noah Shemede, asks
rhetorically. We live on water
because it is the most convenient
way to get sh, which is our source
of food and income, he adds.
Every home owns a canoe, so
hundreds are anchored on the
lagoon to form a maze that only
a skilled resident can navigate.
Paddle-powered vessels are
communal, so one does not have
to pay to use them, although
the community guides insist on

Can sh survive on
dry land? We live
on water because
it is the most
convenient way to
get sh, which is
our source of food
and income.
Noah Shemede,
resident, Makoko
booking the wider ones for visitors
to the village.
As we board them with a sense
foreboding, the residents look on
in amazement and disbelief that
we nd it amusing that this is their
only mode of transport.
Four or ve of us warily sit in
one of the vessels, made slightly
more comfortable by the addition
wooden benches borrowed from a
nearby school. On our way towards

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a oating school, we come across

a girl of about six or seven using
a household basin and a wooden
stick to paddle her way around.
There are whispers of isolated
cases of children drowning
because they could not swim, but
the local guides dismiss these as
normal accidents.
On the mainland, there are road
accidents involving pedestrians
and vehicles and this is unique
to their environment, Shemede
condently explains, adding that
by the age of ve, most children
can swim.
Makoko village comprises
rickety wooden houses and is
home to an estimated 100,000
people; the exact number is hard
to tell since they were not included
in the countrys 2007 census. Part
of the village was cleared by the
government last year over ooding
hazards, but the residents were
quick to rebuild their houses,
citing their cultural attachment
to the village.
Established in the 18th century
as a fishing village, Makoko
is home to hundreds from

neighbouring Togo and Benin,

apart from the native Nigerians.
They buy water from a borehole
nearby for as low as Sh1 per 20litre container.
Makoko is also home to a
oating school, a three-story Ashaped structure comprising a
1,000-square-foot play area on the
ground oor and a classroom each
on the second and third oors.
The school, which stands on
256 plastic drums, was designed
by a Nigerian architect who hopes
the idea can be replicated in the
construction of homes, which
currently stand precariously on
stilts.
My people have lived in Makoko
for the last 200 years and we are
all inter-related, with a common
culture built around shing, says
Chief Francis Agoyon. We will die
if you move us from here.
With regard to health facilities,
the village has a few informal
clinics, also standing on
contaminated water, a paradox the
villagers do not understand. So
serious are the health conditions
here that numerous researchers

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warned that the sorry sanitation

state of Makoko makes the village
a cholera playground, but residents
would hear none of that. Attempts
to relocate the residents have been
met with sti resistance. The last
confrontation led to the death of
one person.
The researchers noted that the
presence of faecal coliform in
the sampled water also suggests
high contamination with sewage
and animal waste due to the low
levels of personal and domestic
hygiene.
Titled Living Conditions and
Public Health Status in Three
Urban Slums of Lagos, Nigeria,
the paper also highlights the living
conditions as well as the health
issues facing the slum residents,
citing disease breakouts.
Personal hygiene habits are
very poor; open defecation in
ditches and the lagoon is widely
practised. Respondents are faced
with perennial flooding due
to blocked drainage systems,
resulting in a number of diseases
such as malaria, diarrhoea, cold
and cough, read part of the

100,000
The estimated total population
of Makoko. Census ocials
overlooked the village in 2007
because it is not recognised by
the state.

have come up with one verdict:

move or perish. But none of the
residents is convinced that they
should move.
A roughly-built structure with
no roof serves as a latrine, and the
local architect who built it was
keen to ensure that it provided
ample privacy to defecate openly.
That they have no social value for
toilets is not only a grave concern,
but also endangers the lives of
thousands of children unaware of
the eect of the open defecation
on their health.
The latrine hole opens into
the inky waters that also serve
as streets below, and a recent
paper by Nigerian researchers

paper by Pheabian Akinwale,

deputy director of research at
the Nigerian Institute of Medical
Research, and others.
Researchers also found out that
residents are generally aware of
illnesses and treatment. However,
their quest for health care is largely
limited by the lack of money.
Economic growth in Nigeria is
not as fast as the rate of the growth
of its urban populations, and this
has given rise to an increasing
growth of the populations that
have out-paced the countrys
health and social services, noted
the researchers.
Migration has also led to
uncontrolled and unplanned
development of slums in
metropolitan Lagos, and the
study noted that the main
reasons for this are poverty and
unemployment.
Residents, therefore, are faced
with poor living conditions and
poor access to safe and adequate
drinking water, toilets and proper
garbage and sewage disposal
mechanisms, which pre-dispose
them to illnesses.
The women spend their
days in their homes while the
entrepreneurial ones eke out
a living selling the fish their

JOY WANJA | NATION

Above: The
only school in
Makoko, a threestory structure
comprising a
1,000-square-foot
play area on the
ground oor and
a classroom each
on the second
and third oors.
The school, which
stands on 256
plastic drums, was
designed by a
Nigerian architect
who hopes the
idea can be
replicated in the
construction of
homes, which
currently stand
precariously on
stilts.
Below: Scenes of
daily life on the
oating village.

husbands bring home after a

long day in the high waters. The
residents get their household
supplies from floating shops,
with some opting to hawk their
wares on their canoes.
Makoko is also the citys shing
hub, with some Lagos residents
who want seafood at reasonable
prices travelling here for their
supply of crabs, red snappers
and prawns. Shemede, a young
resident who went to school on
the mainland, says he has known
the place as home for more than
three decades, adding that the
governments plans to relocate
them to dry land is unfair.
I was born and brought
up here and although I
attended school in Lagos
up to secondary level, I just
had to return to Makoko,
where I am serving as the
head teacher in one of the
schools, he told DN2 during
an interview. Shemede is the
head teacher of the only nursery
and primary school in Makoko,
which has 200 students.
We prefer to have our
children attend school in a
familiar environment although
they proceed to high school on
the mainland and later return
to Makoko like I did to work as
teachers or shermen, Shemede
said.
The oating school is yet to
host its rst set of 100 proposed

students because the Lagos State

government says that the structure
was constructed illegally.
Interestingly, Chief Agoyon
takes me on on a debate about
the cause of the occasional malaria
outbreaks in Makoko.
We do not get malaria from
mosquito bites at home; its
because we are out in the deep
seas the entire day without rest,
he argues. Whether mosquitoes
bite these shermen during the
day in the deep seas is a debate
f o r another day, but he is quick
to counter statements by
public health ocials that
the prevalence of malaria
and water-borne diseases is
alarmingly high in Makoko.
Typhoid and cholera are

Economic growth
in Nigeria is not
as fast as the rate
of the growth of its
urban populations, and
this has given rise to
an increasing growth
of the populations that
have out-paced the
countrys health and
social services.

common as the raw sewage goes

directly into the water beneath
their homes. But the villagers
refuse to admit that these two
diseases haunt them.
According to public health
officials, eating infected food,
vegetables and fruit washed with
water contaminated by sewage
or drinking water that has been
contaminated by the effluence
of infected people makes the
community prone to cholera.
The chief also dismisses the
cases of typhoid outbreaks from
using the contaminated water,
saying they are scares propagated
by the government to force them
to move to the mainland.
Typhoid is caused by the
bacterium Salmonella typhi that is
found only in human beings and is
transmitted through contaminated
food or water, while cholera is an
intestinal infection caused by the
bacterium Vibrio cholerae that
aects both children and adults,
and where water, sanitation, food
safety and hygiene practices are
wanting. There are a handful of
makeshift privately-owned clinics
here, but they cannot adequately
meet the health needs of the
people.
Two hours later, our visit to
Makoko comes to an end, and
Shemede and other guides take
us through the process of boarding
the canoes so that we can make
our way back to the pick-up point
at the entry to the village.
But not before curiosity drives
me to ask where they bury their
dead because, while alive, they
want nothing to do with the
mainland.
We have bought a portion
of land where we bury Makoko
residents but this has to be
done after a ritual to ensure the
persons peaceful transition, the
chief says.
Security in Makoko is
homegrown as it is provided by
self-styled vigilante groups known
as Area Boys. The Lagos state
police rarely venture into Makoko
unless it is for the occasional
demolition of the shanties, which
the residents are quick to rebuild.
The village, therefore, polices itself
through a community initiative
and Chief Agoyon says that
insecurity is not a problem.
As we leave in a single le, I
am distracted by a newborn baby
in one of the households on the
path. I steal a few minutes from the
group to hold her and her mother
is quick to volunteer the name
of her seventh-born daughter:
Patience (the second name is too
dicult to remember). I whisper
a prayer that one day Patience
will grow into an assertive young
woman, away from this hazardous
environment.

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LEISURE

4
SIMPLE CROSSWORD
ACROSS
2. Ungainly, slumsy and
lacking grace in manner
8. Ethnic group living
across Kenya-Uganda
border
9. Gains made on
exchanging one currency
to another
10. One who is the
protection or patronage of
another
11. The baking chamber in
a cooker
13. To operate a motion
picture while swinging it to
get an optimum view
14. A large vehicle of public
conveyance
17. A city with a harbour
18. Having resemblance
20. Utilisations
21. A factor of heredity
22. Plants with hairy leaves
that sting
DOWN
1. To condescend
2. The trembling poplar
3. _____out means tired,
exhausted
4. Unit of measuring electric

power
5. To grow old
6. Harshness, austerity
7. A female deer
12. A suitcase or travelling bag
14. Drills as a hole in the earth
15. To scatter or spread loosely
over a surface

16. Fog
17. One side of a leaf as of a
book
18. The centre of the Solar
System
19. Came face to face with

YESTERDAYS
SOLUTION
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1. Throttle
7. Air
8. Arc
10. Spiny
12. Too
13. Tank
14. Test
15. Err
16. Stud
18. Icon
21. Hun
22. Abuna
23. Are
24. Sal
25. Epistle
DOWN:
1. Test
2. Rain
3. Oinked
4. Try
5. Late
6. Erosion
9. Cot
11. Pasture
14. Tribal
16. She
17. UNEP
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12 Theorem
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17 Orgy
18 File
19 Dodge
21 Bugbear
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24 Nimble
27 Silhouette
28 Sink
29 Yesterdays
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MC (10)
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20 Help for victim? Sounds
like it (7)

21 Business interest (7)

22 Taken in by advert, I google
lm (7)
25 Soft, every single fruit (5)
26 Ring sandpiper (4)

DOWN

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3 Calico
4 Bunches
5 Amos
6 Defects
7 Aerobics
8 Bedsitters
12 Trombonist
13 Engagement
14 Major
15 Adage
19 Daresay
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23 Indeed
25 Alas
26 Stay

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DAILY NATION
Friday
February 7, 2014

BOOKS

Title: A Mosaic of Stories

Author: Valerie Cuthbert

Publisher: Kenya Literature Bureau

SAILS OF DOOM
CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY

SIMPLE SUDOKU 4 BY 4 SYMBOLS

Fill in all the squares in the grid so
that each row, column and each of
the four 2x2 squares contain the
symbols

) The symbols ,
, ,
should appear only once in
each row and in each column.
) Each symbol
,
, ,
should appear only once
within each 2x2 square

SOLUTION

Father! Where is my
father? He called out to one
of the men standing by the
gate. The Commandant turned
around as Carlos ran towards
him shouting, Father! Father!
Theres a eet of ships sailing
down the North Coast towards
Mombasa. We saw them!
Theyre still a long way o but
theyve anchored in a cove
along the coast. Theres no
wind now, but if the wind starts
blowing again theyll soon be
here. Carlos stopped shouting
when he felt his fathers heavy
hand on his shoulder.
Calm down, my son, and
tell me quietly and slowly why
you disregarded my orders?
Didnt I forbid you from shing.
In addition, you went out of
the harbour and you know
very well that you have always
been forbidden to sh near
the entrance to the harbour!
Commandant
Rodrigues
looked sternly at Carlos, who
hung his head low. Just then
Hussein joined them and the
Commandant continued. Ill
deal with that later. Now tell
me what you saw and describe
these ships to me.
As the boys eagerly described
the ships they had seen, the
Commandant listened carefully,
his face suddenly turning grave.
Yes. It sounds as though
this is the Omani eet coming
to attack Mombasa. Thank God
youve discovered them in time
because now well have time to

nish our preparations for a siege

and will arrange a hot reception
for them when they arrive. For
now, thanks to your courage and
prompt warning, the enemies
failed to surprise us and theyll
not be able to conquer the Fort
as they plan to because theyll
nd us ready for them.
Commandant
Rodrigues
wasted no time. He ordered the
alarm to be sounded, then sent
men running down the coast
to check on the movements of
the enemy. He organised swift
messengers to monitor the
movement of the eet and relay
the information. Then he ordered
that the big gun at the Fort be
red, to warn the people living
on the island that they were in
danger of attack. Soon a stream
of frightened people from the
town started moving into the
Fort with their belongings.
CONTINUES ON MONDAY