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THRILLER AT KICC Murder probe> Investigations boss says arrests of key suspects to be made soon
Motive in
student’s
Viva, Zarikah!
cruel death > Stab wound
Kenyan boxing star’s coming this week:
through mother’s
drubbing of Mexican
Yeimi last weekend will abdomen dealt demos
spur local talent Page 3 lethal blow to Stop speculating:
seven-month-old Sharon’s former
husband Bernard
INDEX News P. 2-12, Back Opinion P. 14-15,18 Letters P. 16 County News P. 19-22 International P. 27-29 Business P. 31-32 Sport P. 43-47
2 | National News Monday, September 10, 2018 | DAILY NATION
Arrests on Plunder > Receivership officials aided in illegal withdrawals or disclosed backdoor access
the way over
cereals board More dirt emerges from bank at
maize scam
BY BARNABAS BII
heart of deputy CJ Mwilu's woes
More suspects implicated in the BY BRIAN WASUNA
multibillion maize scam are to be Directors bwasuna@ke.nationmedia.com
arrested as the Ethics and Anti-Cor-
used
M
ruption Commission (EACC) initiate ore dirt has emerged from
the second phase of their probe into Imperial the bank at the heart
the loss of Sh11.3 billion meant to of Deputy Chief Justice
pay genuine farmers who sold their Bank as a Philomena Mwilu’s troubles —
produce to the government.
This comes after 16 suspects
conduit and which point to an institution
not only used as a conduit by its
linked to the illegal purchase and to siphon directors to siphon money from
payment of maize to cartels by the customers, but where illegal with-
National Cereals and Produce Board customers’ drawals were done even after it
(NCPB) last season were arrested
and arraigned in court.
money, went under.
The bank has been in the news
The EACC Executive Director in with illegal after the Director of Public Pros-
charge of the North Rift, Mr Jackson ecution decided to charge Justice
Mue, yesterday said investigations
withdrawals Mwilu for “inducing the receiver
were ongoing into the multibillion made even manager”, Kenya Deposit Insurance
scam after prime suspects were Corporation (KDIC), to part with
arrested last month as farmers after it went some land security and for "abuse
continue to await their outstanding
payments.
under, court of office" by using her position to
get favours from the bank.
“We have entered into the sec- papers show Justice Mwilu was arrested two
ond phase of our investigations to weeks ago on suspicion of receiv-
FILE I NATION
unearth the truth behind the maize ing a Sh12 million bribe from the
purchase and payment,” said Mr lender, forgery and tax evasion, The collapsed Imperial Bank. The bank is fighting to secure two prime properties in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Mue on phone. The anti-graft sleuths alongside her lawyer, Mr Stanley
arrested 16 suspects, 10 of them from Muluvi. Their prosecution has, Imperial Bank. The lender’s chief lift an order that froze all his assets Alnashir Popat, Vishnu Dhutia,
the North Rift region last month however, been stopped by the High finance officer, Mr James Kaburu, and bank accounts, and lays blame Jinit Shah, Hanif Mohamed Ami-
implicated in the maize scandal. Court, which will on October 9 give risk manager Robinson Boreh, and on the late managing director, Mr rali Somji and Mukesh Kumar
They include senior govern- her a hearing. two others identified as Charles Abdulmalek Janmohammed, for the Patel. Each of the directors held
ment officials, NCPB senior Recently filed court papers — in Muriithi and Fozia were holding financial mess at the bank. their positions in trust for other
a different case — indicate that three jobs and drawing salaries The Imperial Bank saga is companies they co-owned. Also in
despite being placed under receiv- from the three firms. emerging to be a complex case of this meeting was FTI Consulting
ership, money was still withdrawn While Mr Kaburu’s Imperial heist within a bank — and which managing director David Morris,
from some suspicious accounts at Bank salary is not disclosed, was done with the connivance of who helped explain the situation
the centre of the Sh20 billion in- he was earning Sh50,684 from its managing director, Mr Janmo- based on preliminary findings.
vestigations. This is an indication Sandview and Sh49,315 from Up- hammed, and his senior officials. The Imperial Bank team pointed
that KDIC officials may have aided perview every month. Mr Boreh Interestingly, it is the bank fingers at Mr Janmohammed, for-
in illegal withdrawals, or that some got Sh20,004 from Sandview and officials who blew the whistle on mer head of credit Naeem Shah,
individuals have a back door to the Sh19,463 monthly from Upperview. the bank shortly after their boss who was promoted to managing
lender’s financial systems. The records indicate that on died. Whether they wanted to pin director before receivership, and ex-
The total amount paid out after March 16, 2015, Upperview Prop- all dirt on him is not clear but it chief finance officer James Kaburu,
receivership is yet to be disclosed. erties lent Imperial Bank Sh247.5 is now known that on October 12, who had become Mr Shah’s deputy.
The KDIC CEO, Mr Mohamud million, which was recorded as a 2015, three Imperial Bank directors Mr Hajee told the CBK deputy
Ahmed Muhamud, says in court long term loan. walked into Central Bank deputy governor that after Mr Kaburu
papers that Imperial Bank’s di- Two weeks later, Mr Kaburu, governor’s office holding a pre- confessed to aiding the scheme, the
rectors benefited from money in his capacity as an Upperview liminary report by London’s FTI board of directors hired FTI Con-
withdrawn after receivership, even Properties manager, wrote a letter Consulting which showed that Mr sulting to investigate the claims.
FILE | NATION as the bank fights to secure two to Imperial Bank’s finance manager Janmohammed had looted Sh20 In one of his affidavit, Mr Kaburu
Some of the officials implicated in prime properties in Nairobi and asking for remittance of interest on billion from depositors. claims that when he, for instance,
the maize scandal arraigned in court Mombasa which house the bank’s the loan to Sandview properties. At the time, Central Bank of noticed suspicious activity on W.E
on August 30. headquarters. The two are owned But being the chief financial of- Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Tilley’s account, he approached Mr
by two companies associated with ficer at Imperial Bank, Mr Kaburu Njoroge was out of the country Janmohammed over it.
managers and staff, vetting com- former shareholders. was essentially writing the letter on official duty, and the Imperial “But when I confronted Mr Jan-
mittee members and traders. While the bank is now set to to himself. Why the money was Bank team secured a meeting with mohammed, he informed me that
“The suspects committed irregular- be sold to KCB, after its bid was to be paid to a different company deputy Sheila M’Mbijjewe. the said account was proper and
ities during the vetting process at allowed by the Central Bank, a new is not clear. “Mr Kaburu states The three directors led by Anwar that I liaise with Mr Naeem Shah,
the committee level, documentation saga has emerged about these two (in the letter) that the loan was Hajee, explained that after Mr who was then head of credit. When
at the NCPB and allowing illegal prime properties — an indicator of available from February 24, 2015, Janmohammed died on September I raised the matter with Mr Shah,
payment,” added Mr Mue. the mess within the troubled bank. when the payment voucher shows 15, two of the bank's senior staff he said all the procedures and doc-
Maize farmers are demanding The Central Bank believes these that payment was made to IBL on — head of credit Naeem Shah and umentation were proper as regards
Sh3.5 billion for maize bought by the two assets owned by Upperview March 16, 2015. chief finance officer James Kaburu the account,” Mr Kaburu held.
government through NCPB last sea- Properties Ltd and Sandview He further asks that interest pay- — confessed to helping their de- It was claimed that Mr Janmo-
son for the Strategic Grains Reserve. Properties Ltd for the Nairobi and ment due to Upperview should be ceased boss steal from depositors. hammed, Mr Shah and Mr Kaburu
The treasury has only released Sh1.4 Mombasa offices, respectfully, were paid into the Sandview Properties Court documents do not, how- stole from depositors through a
billion to be paid to the farmers on built after Imperial Bank’s seven Ltd bank account, yet Sandview ever, reveal which of the other complex off-the-books loan scheme
condition that they be vetted afresh. shareholders were paid dividends had not disbursed any money to directors accompanied Mr Hajee which they hid by moving money
Detectives have in the last three after a 2009 book cooking which Imperial Bank,” Mr Mohamud adds to this meeting with CBK officials. through depositors’ accounts. Mr
months pitched camp in various indicated that the bank had made in his affidavit. Besides Mr Janmohammed, Janmohammed also manipulated
NCPB depots in Western Kenya Sh556 million profit. Mr Kaburu has been seeking to other Imperial Bank directors were the lender’s record keeping soft-
region where cheap maize suspected Although the dividends were ware to avoid detection.
to be from Uganda and Mexico were used to purchase and build the Investigation It was also claimed that some
delivered and prompt payment made properties housing the Nairobi and CBK officials aided the scheme,
to the cartels at the expense of gen- Mombasa head offices by the two in return for favours. So far, a for-
uine farmers. real estate firms, the buildings were DEPOSITORS MAY GET JUST 40PC OF SAVINGS mer CBK governor has featured
Eldoret, Moi’s bridge, Kitale, leased to Imperial Bank. The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation defends the continued freezing prominently, having enjoyed travel
Nakuru, Bungoma and Kisumu are The court papers indicate that of the bank’s assets to safeguard the interests of depositors who might costs and holidays paid for by Mr
some of the NCPB depots that have Sandview and Upperview bought get just a fraction of their deposits if the stripping of assets is not stopped. Janmohammed.
been under investigations. the two buildings from Imperial Currently, KDIC is negotiating a sale of Imperial Bank’s assets with KCB, The following morning, after that
It has since emerged that unscru- Bank then leased them back to the which is Kenya’s largest lender by assets. meeting, CBK announced that it
pulous traders brought in maize from bank. The company owners, who had placed Imperial Bank under
While details of the KCB deal have remained secret, some sources indicate
neighbouring countries through were also majority shareholders of receivership. It appointed KDIC as
that depositors could get just 40 per cent of their savings.
porous border points like Suam and the bank, used the 2009 dividends receiver manager, and it opted to
delivered the crop in large quantities to buy the two buildings. Former head of credit Naeem Shah, in his response to the recovery retain FTI Consulting as forensic
to Moi’s-Bridge, Bungoma and Ki- Curiously, court papers show, proceedings, argues that if the FTI preliminary investigations were auditor to trace beneficiaries of the
sumu NCPB depots and were paid Sandview and Upperview senior indeed done, they were conducted in a biased manner intended to create in-house heist that had run for at
princely sums. employees were also working at “imaginary villains” and offer him as a sacrificial lamb. least 13 years.
DAILY NATION | Monday, September 10, 2018 National News | 3
K
enyatta University do not mean well for you. We drug peddlers targeting young who said he escaped from the
Vice-Chancellor Paul advise our students, whether people, especially those in kidnappers by jumping from
Wainaina (right) has female or male, to seek what- colleges and universities. their speeding vehicle.
cautioned female students ever help they may need from At least 5,000 of 7,000 Mr Oduor is still nursing
against affairs with old men our students’ welfare depart- new students are govern- serious injuries.
popularly known as sponsors. ment," Prof Wainaina told the ment-sponsored. Ms Otieno’s body was
Addressing first year gathering. The vice-chancellor made found in K’Odera forest in
students at the university the remarks following the Oyugis, Homa Bay County on
on Friday, professor Wain- murder of 26-year-old Sharon September 5.
7,000
aina said such relationships Otieno, a Rongo University Investigations into the
threaten a learner’s ability to student. killing of the student are on-
perform well academically Ms Otieno was seven going.
and could ruin her future. The number of students months pregnant at the time Migori Governor Okoth
He said the rising cases of joining Kenyatta University of her death. A post mortem Obado’s personal assistant
students losing their lives in this year. Of these, about examination showed that she Michael Oyamo is helping
such circumstances are dis- 5,000 are government- was stabbed eight times. with the investigations.
heartening. sponsored She was killed after being
Boxing > It is considered a dangerous game and attempts have been made to ban it Math scores
improving,
Why Zarika’s victory could draw new Knec
more interest in women’s boxing study shows
BY COLLINS OMULO
BY CELLESTINE OLILO
Focus on @cellie_beckie
Standard Two Pupils from arid and
semi-arid counties have recorded a
Mercado’s colilo@ke.nationmedia.com marked improvement in mathematics,
fragile a new survey shows.
H
ow many women would The percentage of pupils attaining
appearance want to take part in a sport more than the 50 per cent pass mark in
in which they could end up maths in Lamu, Isiolo, Kitui and Wajir
prompted with a damaged brain, broken nose, rose significantly over the year of the
her to black eye or torn lips?
How many would agree to get
study conducted by the Ministry of
Education through the Kenya National
declare that punched in front of an audience? Examinations Council (Knec).
Well, the epic fight for the World In Lamu, the percentage of pupils
she was Super Bantamweight title between scoring 50 per cent and above rose
in Nairobi Kenyan Fatuma Zarika and Mexi-
can Yamileth Mercado on Saturday
from 63 in 2016 to 81 in the latest
survey, conducted in 2017.
to win the evening called such thoughts to It was followed by Isiolo, where the
fight mind even as Zarika won in a 2-1
split points decision to retain her
percentage rose from 74 to 92, while in
Kitui, the number of pupils attaining
title. the pass mark rose from 54 per cent
This was Zarika’s second title to 65 per cent.
defence, having outclassed former Nationally, 66.7 per cent of all
WBC bantamweight champion Standard Two pupils scored 50 per
Catherine Phiri from Zambia in cent and above. Emboldened by the
December 2017 at Carnivore Res- study, the ministry, the Teachers Ser-
taurant, Nairobi. vice Commission, Knec and the Kenya
And it was not the first time Institute for Curriculum Development
the mother of two was fighting held a two-week training for 100,000
since then. CHRIS OMOLLO | NATION teachers in selected counties last week
Against 20-year-old Mercado, Opponents Fatuma Zarika (right) after retaining her WBC Bantamweight title against to enhance their skills to raise perfor-
Zarika, 34, was an overwhelming Yamileth Mercado (left) at KICC in Nairobi on Saturday night. mance in early grade Mathematics.
favourite as her record before Sat-
urday’s bout read 29 wins, 12 losses A LONG LINE OF pugilists," the world champion said. "Let them not look at my face. Perform better
and two draws, while Mercado's BOXING RIVALS "I want to encourage fellow box- That has nothing to do with what Acting Director of Project Coordi-
was 12-1-0. Zarika became world ers to keep pushing in spite of the I will do in the ring.” nation and Delivery at the ministry
For long term boxing lovers, the champion on October 1, 2016 challenges.” Indeed, women’s boxing is not Elijah Mungai said they will ensure
story was about how refreshingly when she defeated Jamaican The story was also about how easy to sell. It is a sport that re- that all early-grade pupils are taught
different this fight was from the Alicia Ashley at Dort Federal contrasting the boxers were to quires one to admit that she likes mathematics skills that will enable
other bouts in which women’s Event Centre in Michigan, the each other. aggression, relishes the taste of them to perform better.
contests were staged outside prime United States. Zarika was the typical boxer of combat, thrives on rage and enjoys “We are going to step up our efforts
time and in dingy halls before a heavy muscle build, complete with exchanging punches. to ensure that all primary school pupils
handful of spectators. They drew She began boxing way back tomboy mannerisms while Mercado Boxing in general is also consid- perform better in the critical subjects
in 2000 after completing
little interest. was the modern day female pugilist ered a bloodthirsty and dangerous by working with all multisectoral
schooling.
Saturday’s event uncharacter- who wore make-up, had her hair sport and there have been several partners,” he said.
istically captured the attention of Zarika has fought Rukken done in girlish cornrows, had little attempts to ban it. In Wajir, the proportion of pupils
Kenyans as occasioned by the huge Koronoso of South Africa, muscle and who cared little about Saturday’s fight, however showed attaining 50 marks out of 100 rose
turnout at Kenyatta International Conjestina Achieng, Hawa “looking tough” as she allowed that packaged well, women’s boxing from 54 to 64.
Convention Centre, the thousands Daku from Uganda, Mary Njeri, herself to be photographed crying can attract just as much interest The Early Grade Mathematics As-
who stayed up late to follow the Jane Kavulani and Germans at the end of the fight. as men’s, societal stereotypes sessment report singles out counties
action on television and social Jasmin Kneiss and Ina Menzer In fact, the focus on Mercado’s notwithstanding. like Tans Nzoia, Bungoma, Samburu
media discussions that went on among many others. appearance prompted her to declare Boyle Kluimper, a Germa- and Taita-Taveta as areas where large
deep into the night. before the contest that she was ny-based promoter, said such percentages of pupils scored below the
Zarika, who has previously “here to fight and not to model”. events help change attitudes within 50 per cent benchmark.
blasted the country's sports admin- sponsors for everything they have “I have heard a lot of comments and outside boxing. The study, part of the Primary
istrators for neglect, promoters for done. In all my years of fighting, I from people wondering if I am the "A fight like this gives women Education Development (PRIEDE)
their con games and fans for their have never seen a crowd this huge. boxer who will slug with Zarika. Let role models as it shows them that Project, also shows that a higher per-
apathy, said after her victory that I have never been accorded the me say this, looks can be deceiving it is not just about getting punched centage of pupils in private schools
she had never witnessed that kind kind of support I have seen during and Zarika knows well," she said and injured. And that you do not are scoring above the average mark in
of support in her 15-year career. this period and I just want to ask when the Nation paid her a visit need to have a masculine body to maths compared with those in public
“I want to really thank my Kenyans to continue believing in on Wednesday last week. be a boxer,” he said. institutions.
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Murder probe > Director of Public Prosecutions says there will be no sacred cows in the fight for justice
Sharon’s killers
were after baby,
shows autopsy
Mother had eight stab the hitmen who executed the actual
kidnapping and murder of the student.
wounds on neck and back, Ms Otieno was abducted on the
evening of Monday last week alongside
but fatal blow to the baby Nation journalist Barrack Oduor, but the
was through the abdomen reporter managed to escape by jumping
off the kidnappers’ moving vehicle.
BY NATION TEAM Mr Kinoti, responding to why it
newsdesk@ke.nationmedia.com had taken long to arrest the culprits,
said the investigation entails forensic
T
he seven-month-old foetus in examination of evidence and studying
Ms Sharon Otieno’s womb may the complicated web of the underworld.
have been the key target of her “This is an organised criminal ring
gruesome murder last week, detectives that requires careful investigation and
investigating the case believe. arrest so that we do not detain the wrong
Director of Criminal Investigations person, and also so that those we arrest
George Kinoti said yesterday that the kill- do not jeopardise the arrests of others”
ers ensured that they stabbed the baby. Mr Kinoti said.
An autopsy on the second-year medi- Investigations have also revealed that
cal records and information student’s more people than previously thought PHOTOS | COURTESY
body showed that she was strangled were involved in the abduction and Ms Sharon Otieno poses for a picture
and stabbed eight times — four on the murder.
during happier times and, inset, a recent
back, three on the neck, and once on “The ring is thickening,” said Mr
the left side of her abdomen — leading Kinoti. “The probe is bringing in more
photo of her. She was abducted and
to excessive bleeding. and more suspects as the days go by. killed last week.
Mr Kinoti said he has watertight ev- Even those involved in the remotest way
idence that will lead to the successful possible are as guilty as the person who His motive was not immediately when we feel that the governor needs to
prosecution of those who planned and actually stabbed Ms Otieno to death.” established, and police said they mon- be arrested, that will definitely be done.
executed the kidnapping and subsequent Officers privy to the investigation told itored every move he made within the Investigations sometime take time
killing of the former Rongo University the Nation that the DCI has dispatched cell where Mr Oyamo is being held. The and people have to be patient, he added
student. teams to locations where key persons of KDF distanced itself from the man whom during a press briefing at the offices of
Detectives believe a well-organised interest have been located, and that the Trucaller, a mobile phone application, Mombasa-based NGO, Haki Africa.
gang headed by a godfather and compris- suspects’ movements are being moni- identified as Lucas Ouko. He asked politicians to keep off the
ing an agent and several hitmen carefully tored as the police wait for directions Meanwhile, Director of Public Prose- matter and wait for the probe to be
planned and executed the double homi- to arrest them systematically. cutions Noordin Haji said in Mombasa completed, adding that investigations
cide that has shocked the nation. “We also have to ensure, albeit in So far only Mr Michael Oyamo, Migori that, in the prosecution of those involved will take their due course.
“The godfather hatched the plan,” secrecy, that these suspects are safe, governor Okoth Obado’s aide, has been in the killing, “no sacred official” will “We do not take orders from anybody,
said Mr Kinoti yesterday. “He is the including the one that is already in arrested. Police are also investigating a be left out. and neither do the IG and the DCI.
key person who procured the offence custody, whom we believe is the man at mysterious man who posed as a soldier “No sacred officials will be left,” said Politicians should keep off and wait for
and has a direct link to the agent, who the centre of the whole plot,” an officer in the Kenya Defense Forces, where Mr Mr Haji. “Whether you are a governor or the investigations to be concluded. Let’s
is already in our custody.” He revealed who requested anonymity because of Oyamo initially worked, in order to gain not you have to face the law. Investiga- not speculate on the ongoing probe,”
that the agent was well connected to the sensitivity of the matter revealed. access to where the suspect is being held. tions are ongoing and at the right time said Mr Haji.
Mystery > Kin and people who came across Sharon before her death cite threats Four MPs to
lead demos
Now family, witnesses against killing
seek police protection
BY VIVERE NANDIEMO
Four Nyanza Woman representa-
tives will this week organise street
demos to demand justice for Ms
Sharon Otieno, the Rongo University
Investigators pursuing murder of the 26-year-old woman suspect they may be acting on student who was abducted and killed
unknown callers for as well as possible links to the
suspects.
behalf of individuals with vested
interests, may be the murderers,”
last week.
Ms Pamela Odhiambo (Migori),
possible leads or links An uncle to Ms Otieno, who did he said. Ms Janet Ong’era (Kisii), Ms Rosa
not wish to be named for security However, he added, they would Buyu (Kisumu) and Ms Gladys
to student’s murder reasons, yesterday said some of not be cowed and would continue Wanga (Homa Bay) visited the
BY RUTH MBULA their friends and relatives, whom demanding justice for the slain Otieno family in Homa Bay on
rmbula@ke.nationmedia.com he believes could be emissaries second-year medical records and Sunday and called for speedy inves-
for those behind the murder of his information student. tigations into her death.
I
ndividuals who came into niece, had in a clever manner been Mr Joshua Okong’o, the family's They said the marches would be
contact with Rongo University urging them to go slow on the issue. spokesman, on Friday blamed pol- for women who have been victims
student Sharon Otieno before “Some of our friends, relatives iticians and journalists for what he of violent relationships.
she was killed by her abductors and even mourners have even been termed as blowing the issue out of "Women must show their anger.
have been receiving threats from asking us not to talk much about proportion. The killing of women must stop.
unknown people. the death of our Sharon. Though Speaking to journalists at Ms Why would one be killed whenever
Also, those who met with Nation they pretend to be concerned, I Otieno's home in Magare Village, something goes wrong in a rela-
reporter Barack Oduor, who was Homa Bay County, Mr Okong’o tionship? We demand respect," Ms
abducted alongside Ms Otieno, asked the political class to stay Odhiambo said.
have been living in fear following Living in fear away from the matter. Ms Buyu called on fellow women
numerous threats, and are now At Samanga, the Nation met to take part in the street protests.
pleading for police protection. Mr Gilbert Oyieka, a cousin to a The sentiments were echoed by
Ms Otieno’s family has not been TRAILING man (name withheld for security her Kisii counterpart.
left out and in addition to their A farmer, Mr Moses Ongili, purposes), who rescued Mr Oduor "I condemn the murder of this
grief and shock, they have been who discovered Ms Otieno’s after he jumped out of his abduc- poor young woman. Police should
constantly under threats from body is living under great fear. tor's vehicle. leave no stone unturned. The cul-
strangers who call them on anon- He does not trust strangers “My cousin does not want to prits and their accomplices must be
ymous numbers. and fears that the killers could be exposed. We have been seeing brought to book," Ms Ong’era said.
Those who have been threatened be trailing him. vehicles stop around here probably Ms Wanga said the leads to Ms
have already recorded statements Mr Kevin Odero, who was trying to locate him,” he said. Otieno's death were clear.
with the police. among the first to rush to the A manager at Graca Hotel in Sharon’s mother Melida Auma being consoled by family "The killing should be investi-
Investigators are following up scene, said he fears the killers Rongo, Migori County, said that spokesman Joshua Okong’o at her Magare home in Homa gated fast. The main suspects are
on the people behind the threats, could be after him as he has he had not had peace since the Bay County on Friday. Mr Okong’o accused the media and known. We believe the Directorate
checking out their calls to know been seeing many strange kidnapping of the duo because of of Criminal Investigations will name
politicians of blowing the matter out of proportion.
their identity and whether they people around Obisa area. constant questioning and threats the culprits soon," the Homa Bay
BENSON MOMANYI|NATION
could have been involved in the from various people. lawmaker said.
Goodies > Nyeri to benefit from 750km of roads and an expanded Mukurweini Institute County bosses
set for key
DP defends Jubilee on debts, taxes meeting today
BY KENNEDY KIMANTHI
Data and statistics by Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungw'a,
show the country has who asked the opposition to stop
resorting to press conferences and
The Council of Governors will have
its extra-ordinary meeting in Nairobi
changed for the better barazas to criticise the borrowing today as the hot topic of its leadership
rates of the Jubilee government. re-emerges.
in past 5 years, he says "The borrowing rate will be de- A communication from CoG indi-
liberated on by respective leaders cates that the meeting will discuss
BY IRENE MUGO in different parliamentary groups the council’s budget for financial year
@wanjirumugo to chart a way forward on the eco- 2018/19 and communication from the
imugo@ke.nationmedia.com nomic progression of the country," Fifth Annual Devolution Conference
he said. that was held in Kakamega.
D
eputy President William This comes a day after a section CoG chairman Josphat Nanok was
Ruto has defended the Ju- of opposition leaders cautioned expected to step down in July for his
bilee administration against against excessive borrowing by the Kwale counterpart Salim Mvurya, but
opposition leaders' claims that it Jubilee government, insisting that this is yet to happen.
has plunged the country into an it had plunged the country into an The Turkana governor, retained the
economic crisis. economic crisis. position as chairman after intense
Speaking at Gikondi Catholic Amani Coalition leader Musalia lobbying.
Church in Mukurweini Constit- Mudavadi said introduction of 16 themselves to their mandates. commodities. Deputy President During an induction for governors
uency, Nyeri County, during a per cent fuel taxation was a way The Deputy President was Other MPs present included William Ruto in Diani, Mombasa County, last De-
fundraiser yesterday, the DP said for the government to pay for flanked by a battery of leaders Alice Wahome (Kandara), Rigathi cember, it was agreed that Mr Mvurya
visits the shrine of
Jubilee's development record stolen funds. from Central region, who urged Gachagua (Mathira), Moses Kuria would take over after six months.
speaks for itself. He said the He accused national Treasury President Uhuru Kenyatta to free (Gatundu South), James Gichuhi Sister Irene Stefani Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru
opposition should respect the Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich of Kenyans from the new 16 per (Tetu) and Gichuki Mugambi with Father would deputise Mr Nanok and later
achievements made in the past poor management of the economy, cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on (Othaya). The senators present Richard Mwaniki, Mr Mvurya.
five years. leading to massive debts and hefty petroleum products that has led included Ephraim Maina (Nyeri) at Gikondi Despite being elected on a Nasa
The DP also dismissed claims taxes that are a burden to Kenyans. to increased prices of basic com- and Kipchumba Murkomen (Elgeyo Catholic Parish in ticket and falling out with President
that the recently introduced 16 per Mr Ruto asked leaders to restrict modities. Marakwet). Mukurweini, Nyeri Kenyatta before the August, 2017,
cent taxation on fuel was a result They said parliamentarians The DP said the government County, yesterday. polls, Mr Nanok won in the elections
of the Jubilee administration's would call for a special sitting would construct 750km of roads He dismissed to remain chairman for another round.
corrupt deals. with the President and his Deputy in Nyeri County, worth Sh25 bil- claims that the Since his re-election he has struck
"Let them respect what we have Students in to deliberate on the way forward. lion, noting that improvement of a conciliatory note and pushed for
technical institutes new fuel tax was a
done over the past five years and "We will chart the way forward roads would help farmers access unity of governors from across the
result of Jubilee’s
the fact that we know where this will get Sh30,000 regarding the fuel issue because markets easily. political divide.
country is heading," he said.
corrupt deals.
bursary, while those everyone is affected," said Kieni The DP said the government
REBECCA NDUKU
Both governors Nanok and Mvurya
He further stated that they had in colleges will get MP Kanini Kega. had set aside Sh200 million for could not be reached for comments
I DPPS
data and statistics to demonstrate Nyeri Women Rep Rahab expansion of Mukurweini Technical on the council’s top leadership state.
that the country had changed for
Sh40,000 Helb loans,” Mukami urged the government Training Institute to increase the Also to be discussed is the intergov-
the better. DP William Ruto to reduce the VAT on fuel so as number of students taking technol- ernmental contribution and payment
The sentiments were echoed to bring down the prices of basic ogy and technical courses. of outstanding rent.
Governors give in to
avert doctors’ strike
spond. “If Laikipia County does studies.
The medics issued not respond positively within the The statement also explained
a 21-day notice last 21 days, we shall call a strike for that the county government has
all our doctors working in that hired 20 doctors to bridge the gap
week to the counties county,” said Dr Atellah. left by those on study leave.
to abide by the CBA But a statement from the
Laikipia County Government's
Dr Atellah said that they will
negotiate with the county on the
BY MAGDALENE WANJA Communication Department matter, failing which they will call
mwanja@ke.nationmedia.com explained that it is spending ap- on the medics to down their tools.
proximately Sh10 million a month “We were hoping to have a nego- FILE | NATION
F
ive South Rift counties have on doctors and other cadres tiation with the county because as New students during registration at Kenya Methodist University (Kemu) in Meru on September 4. The
moved to avert a possible of health sector staff sector on at now, other South Rift counties institution expects to admit 900 students. According to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central
strike by doctors scheduled study leave. have released doctors, for instance Placement Service, more than 2,000 first-year students have switched universities.
to begin later this month, the “Recently, we received 18 re- Nakuru (13), Kericho (9), Bomet
Nation has learnt. quests from medical officers (5) and Narok (3),” said Dr Atellah.
More than 30 doctors from
Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet
and Kajiado counties have been
requesting to proceed on paid
study leave. These requests have
been declined due to lack of finan-
Dr Atellah further warned some
counties against sending doctors
on unpaid study leave.
2,000 students in college swap
cleared to pursue further studies. cial and human resources in the “It is illegal and unethical, yet BY OUMA WANZALA almost 2,000 students were transferred,” said
This follows a 21-day strike department,” said the statement, the counties need consultants, so More than 2,000 first-year students have Mr Muraguri.
notice by the Kenya Medical adding that 12 medical officers there is a need to train and retain,” switched from one university to another for vari- He said the transfer enabled a number of stu-
Practitioners, Pharmacists and have since left to pursue further he pointed out. ous reasons, the Kenya Universities and Colleges dents to get to study courses of their choice while
Dentists Union (KMPDU) South South Rift has more than 600 Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has said. others moved because of social and economic
Rift officials last week. doctors, with more than 1,000 hav- Chief Executive Officer John Muraguri said the reasons. However, he said, further analysis will
According to regional KMPDU If Laikipia County ing resigned in the past two years. request to switch from one institution to another reveal which university or programme attracted
Secretary-General Davji Atellah, does not respond KMPDU says the resignations of was made during inter-institutional transfer more students.
the six counties had failed to im- positively within the both medical officers and consult- that was conducted in May this year. He said In May, Universities launched a cut-throat
plement the 2017-2021 Collective ant doctors have greatly affected the agency has since approved the transfers as competition for students who wanted to switch
Bargaining Agreement (CBA), 21 days, we shall call a the delivery of health services in most universities opened last week for the new from one institution to another.
denying the doctors their study strike for all our doctors some of the counties, with Nakuru academic year. The universities placed advertisements in local
leave and promotions. in that county.” and Laikipia the hardest hit after After placing 62,851 students who sat last dailies and TV stations to woo students to take
He noted that four counties, — Dr Davji Atellah, losing 40 and 34 staff respectively. year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education their programmes, a departure from the past
have cleared their doctors to pro- The medics issued the strike (KCSE) examination to 65 universities in April, where students used to plead the institutions to
secretary-general, South
ceed on study leave and promised notice in the wake of huge doctors the agency opened a window for students to accept them during the transfer period.
to promote deserving ones, apart Rift KMPDU resignations in the region in the transfer to their institutions of choice in May. The situation highlighted the universities’
from Laikipia, which is yet to re- past two years. “There was no sharp movement at all, last year struggles to attract students to their institutions.
DAILY NATION | Monday, September 10, 2018 National News | 9
T
he Judiciary is on the currently constructing Embu celebrate the new Islamic year. Amid song and dance, the faithful marched
spot over unexplained ex- was for recurrent spending High Court at a cost of Sh320
penditures totalling Sh961 while development and million at a plot that they don’t from Hidaya mosque to Makadara grounds.
million following an audit. resource requirement were have ownership documents.
In his latest report for the to take Sh11.4 billion and “In the view of the foregoing,
Sh891 million respectively.
year ended June 30, 2017 tabled the ownership, existence, com-
Preparedness > Minister rallies parents and teachers to take active role in mentoring learners
national exams: CS
Kipsang (centre)
and Chairman
Kenya National
Examinations
Council George
Magoha speak
BY OUMA WANZALA
Forty extra owanzala@ke.nationmedia.com
teachers to complete their syllabus to journalists
at Pangani
in time to instil confidence in can-
containers didates as they prepare for their Girls Nairobi on
have been
P
reparations for this year’s examinations,” said the CS. September 4.
national examinations have She observed that candidates are ANTHONY OMUYA |
availed been finalised, Education often tempted to cheat in the exam- NATION
Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed inations when they are ill-prepared.
in some has announced. The CS at the same time urged
regions “We were able to avail additional
40 containers in some regions in
parents and teachers to instil pos-
itive values and virtues in their
to ease order to ease the distances. All those children in their formative years as
distance, charged with the responsibility for
examinations management need
one way of preventing indiscipline
in schools later.
as final to be vigilant in order to deliver “This year we witnessed cases to all parents, guardians and teachers Notable among them is the Free
credible examination results,” said of indiscipline in our schools. Such to play their respective roles in the Primary Education and the Free Day
meeting Ms Mohamed. acts of violence must stop. As a
At a glance
learners’ growth and development Secondary Education programmes.
for key It also emerged that a high-level
meeting of officials from Education,
Ministry, we shall ensure the full
force of the law is applied to those
MEASURES TAKEN and not to abdicate this role to
teachers, who are also parents in
Other initiatives geared towards
eradication of illiteracy include the
stakeholders Interior and ICT ministries will be found culpable,” said the CS. IN PREPARATION their own right,” said Ms Mohamed. constitutional provision that every
held on September 17 to set the She added: “The School Boards of The International Literacy Day person has a right to education and
slated for stage for the Kenya National Certif- Management, the Parents Associa-
Additional 40 containers
availed in some regions to is set aside to focus on raising that every child has a right to free
next week icate of Primary Education (KCPE)
and Kenya National Certificate
tion and the Students Council have
to be given their chance to play their
shorten distance for candidates awareness of literacy in human
development”.
and compulsory basic education,”
said Ms Mohamed.
and examiners.
of Secondary Education (KCSE) role and students introduced to civi- Examinations managers The celebration, initiated globally She expressed concern that Arid
examinations that will start late lised ways of airing their grievances directed to be vigilant to deliver at the World Conference of Educa- and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs)
next month. for resolution. credible outcomes. tion Ministers in Tehran, Iran in continue to lag behind in literacy.
Ms Mohamed assured Kenyans She made the remarks during 1965, brings together all education “Collectively, the illiteracy rates
that the integrity of the examinations national celebrations to mark the High level meeting to be held stakeholders to take stock of the con- in the North Eastern region are as
would be maintained at all costs. 52nd International Literacy Day on September 17 to set stage tribution of literacy and its impact high as 80 percent although not
“We need to endeavour to have held in Wajir County on Saturday. for the twin exams. on socio-economic development. uniformly spread in all the counties
zero tolerance to examination cheat- The CS added that adult educa- This year’s theme, “Literacy for “The literacy rate in Wajir County
ing and irregularities. Teachers, tion centres should be utilised as Skills Development”, seeks to em- is between 10 — 15 percent. The
parents and the stakeholders in this avenues for equipping them with “It is against this background that power communities to participate current enrolment of 1,341 males
sector need to assure our children parenting skills and positive atti- the Competency Based Curriculum in socio-economic development. and 1,297 females is insignificant in
who are candidates that hard work tudes towards shaping the character (CBC) lays emphasis on parental “Kenya has made great strides addressing the problem of illiteracy
pays. It is therefore the duty of the of their children. education and engagement. I appeal in its efforts to eradicate illiteracy. in the county,” said the CS.
Concerns raised over Battle for top seats in teachers’ body intensifies
exam council's CEO BY OUMA WANZALA
Mercy Karogo, be confirmed person at this members, and its investments, Kenya National Union of Teachers delegates celebrate the victory of their candidate in one of the union’s organs.
or another person be hired. moment … the are used. Campaigns for National Steering Committee posts the held in December are going on.
Knec chairman, Prof integrity of such Those elected will sit on the
George Magoha, told Sun- a person must be 11-member National Steering Com- secretary-General Collin Oyuu from He has dismissed the Central is reserved for the Coast, and those
day Nation that the council mittee that manages the day-to-day Nyanza is eyeing. leaders laying claim to the position, keen on the seat are national trus-
will not be able to have a
very high.” activities of the union, which boasts Mr Oyuu will battle it out with saying Knut is a democratic union, tee Kadzo Unda and Taita-Taveta
substantive boss before the Prof George 200,000 members countrywide. Kiambu East Executive Secretary and anyone has a right to seek any branch Executive Secretary Rosalie
examination starts next Magoha Each region is allocated a num- Clement Gicharu and Nyeri Branch position. Mkanjala.
month. The recruitment ber of delegates, as follows: Central Chairman Patrick Karinga. Mr “Good labour practices require Candidates from Nyanza are
process for a CEO started (217), Nairobi (44), Coast (140), Karinga and other Central leaders that one be confirmed to the po- campaigning for the position of as-
last year in August. Eastern (393), North Eastern (21), have opposed Mr Oyuu’s candida- sition when he acts more than six sistant secretary-general, which will
“We want to be thorough Kipsang to speed up the Nyanza (330), Rift Valley (503) and ture, saying he should focus on his months,” insisted Mr Oyuu, saying be vacant once Mr Oyuu resigns.
with the recruitment of a recruitment process. Western (239). current position. he has been tested and he merits. Candidates from Central could
new chief executive officer. Knut Secretary General Mr Wycliffe Etole Omucheyi, the But Mr Oyuu told the Nation that But Mr Karinga said the region have a rough time marshalling the
We are also almost to the Wilson Sossion said the acting national chairman, will be he will resign and vie for the first will not go for any other position. necessary support after they sup-
examination and we can- continued delay in the ap- seeking confirmation to replace Mr vice-chairman’s post. “We should allow Central to get ported the ouster of Mr Sossion in
not bring in a new person pointment of a substantive Mudzo Nzili, who retired on May what it deserves, which is the po- May. They also objected to his close
at this moment since the CEO at the council would 16 this year. So far no other candi- sition of first vice-chairman,” Mr ties with Nasa, which nominated
integrity of such a person
must be very high,” said Prof
compromise the credibility
of national tests. Last year
date from Western has expressed
interest in the position, which is
1,887 Karinga told the Nation.
Until his retirement on April 2
him to the National Assembly.
The union's constitution stip-
Magoha. Knec invited candidates reserved for the region. The number of Knut this year, Mr Samson Kaguma was ulates that a candidate wins by a
Education committee with Master’s degree in But the most hotly contested delegates who will meet the first vice-chairman while Mr simple majority.
chairman Julius Melly, re- Education or other fields to seat is that of first vice-chairman, in December to elect the Omucheyi was second vice-chair- Mr Sossion declined to be drawn
cently asked Education submit their applications by which is traditionally reserved for national steering committee man. into the campaigns, saying the
Principal Secretary Bellio September 29. Central, but which current assistant The second vice-chairman's slot decision lies with the delegates.
DAILY NATION | Monday, September 10, 2018 National News | 11
Deep-rooted graft
a big threat to food REPUBLIC OF KENYA
INVITATION TO TENDER
Like climate change TENDER No: MTIHUD/HUD/NBI/01/2018-2019
and crop pests,
dirty politics and REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR
mismanagement are BUILDINGS AUDIT
hurting agriculture The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing
sector, experts say and Urban Development (National Buildings Inspectorate) intends to procure the
services of a consultant(s) to be engaged in building inspection
BY LEONARD ONYANGO
@Kakalooz The State Department for Housing and Urban Development now invites Request for
loonyango@ke.nationmedia.com Proposals from interested qualified firms to provide Consultancy Services for buildings
Audit.
C
orruption, just like climate
change and crop pests, is
a major threat to Africa’s More details on the services are provided in the Terms of Reference.
dream of kicking out hunger by
2030.
Leaders and experts say "dirty" 1. A firm will be selected under Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) and procedures
politics and poor management of described in the RFP document.
resources are hurting the agricul-
ture sector, leading to persistent
food insecurity in the continent. 2. The RFP includes the following documents:
Speaking during this year’s Section 1 - Letter of Invitation
African Green Revolution Forum
that ended on Saturday in Kigali, Section 2 - Instructions to Consultants (including Data Sheet)
Rwanda, former US Assistant Section 3 - Technical Proposal - Standard Forms
Secretary of State for African Section 4 - Financial Proposal - Standard Forms
Affairs Jendayi Frazer (below)
said corruption in agriculture DP William Ruto with Rwanda President Paul Kagame during the Section 5 - Terms of Reference
sector and vested interests of African Green Revolution Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, last week. Section 6 - Standard Forms of Contract
politicians and government of- CHARLES KIMANI I DPPS
ficials, have serious impact on
food production. “If farmers apply the right resources for development of 3. Interested firms may obtain RFP documents from office of the Head of Supply Chain
Dr Frazer, who is also the fertilisers and governments use agriculture but the greatest Management Services at Ardhi House building on 6th floor wing B during normal
managing partner of Africa Ex- the available resources well, food challenge is having them reach working hours or download the documents from the State Department’s website
change Holdings, an organisation production will improve in Africa,” the ground. Without putting the
that supports farmers access to he said. rural community at the centre of www.housingandurban.go.ke or the Public Procurement Information Portal
markets and assists on finance International Fund for Agri- planning, Africa’s goal of eradi- (PPIP) https://:tenders.go.ke free of charge.
opportunities, said accountability cultural Development (IFAD) cating hunger in the next 12 years
in agriculture sector is key for Af- president Gilbert Houngbo said might remain a dream,” said Mr
rica to eliminate perennial hunger. most African countries mobilise Houngbo, who is also a former 4. Interested bidders who download RFP proposals from the website are required to
“A leader gets elected today a lot of resources but too little Prime Minister of Togo. inform us of their wish to submit a proposal either alone or in association before
and the following day starts reach small-scale farmers who The African Union (AU,) dur-
the expiry of the submission date at our procurement offices located on 6th floor or
accumulating money for the provide 80 per cent of food and ing its 30th Assembly of Heads
next election’s campaigns. The agricultural products consumed of State and Government held through email to procurementhousingandurban@gmail.com
few projects they implement are on the continent. early this year in Addis Ababa,
meant to attract votes and not “African countries mobilise Ethiopia, declared 2018 the year
to empower the people. Without of fighting corruption, saying the
5. The RFP bid documents one original and a copy each in plain sealed envelope
accountability in agricultural sec- Action points vice is a hindrance to sustainable indicating the ‘original and copy’ should be enclosed in one big envelop clearly
tor, food insecurity will persist for development. marked Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services for carrying out Buildings
decades to come,” said Dr Frazer. The Africa Agriculture Status
Former United Kingdom Prime
FARMERS ROLE IN Report 2018 says many countries
Audit – Tender No: MTIHUD/HUD/NBI/01/2018-2019 and addressed to:
Minister Tony Blair, while ad- CLIMATE HEALING on the continent invest in big
dressing the forum, said poor The African Agriculture projects for quick kickbacks while The Principal Secretary
prioritisation, improper policies Transformation Scorecard 2018 neglecting small-scale farmers
and mismanagement of resources who feed the population. State Department of Housing and Urban Development
shows that Kenya’s farmers use
in agriculture sector hurt food about 6kg fertiliser per hectare, The report warns that African Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development
production in Africa. way below the recommended nations will struggle to grow their P.O. Box 30119-00100
“It is sad that millions of people 50kg per hectare. economies and eradicate poverty
in Africa still struggle to put food unless they tie high-level political NAIROBI, KENYA
Experts warn that food
on the table despite having fertile will to government action to help
insecurity could remain a
land,” said Mr Blair, who is also nightmare for decades if small-scale farmers. Or be deposited in the Tender box situated on 6th floor, Ardhi House Building not latter
the executive chairman of Tony governments sideline rural In Kenya, corruption in ag-
Blair Institute for Global Change. riculture sector, ranging from that 2nd October, 2018 at 12.00 Noon East African Time. The bids shall be opened
communities in climate change
Rockefeller Foundation presi- adaptation efforts. distribution of fake fertiliser to immediately thereafter at the 6th floor Board Room in the presence of bidders or their
dent Rajiv Shah said corruption importation of contraband food representatives who wish to be present.
in agriculture sector could delay products that flood the market,
African’s dream of achieving food adversely affect local farmers. 6. There shall be a pre-bid conference on 19th September to be held at the KBRC
security by 2030. Agriculture PS Richard Lesi- Auditorium, TRANSCOM House ground floor starting at 10.00 Am.
“It is a fact that corruption in yampe and former National
agriculture sector is rampart and Cereals and Produce Board
it needs strong leaders to uproot (NCPB) managing director New- 7. The government is not bound to accept any proposal or all proposals and shall not
it,” said Dr Shah. He added that ton Terer are currently facing be held liable for any cost incurred in the tender preparation.
if corruption is tackled properly, corruption charges relating to
agricultural production could a Sh5.6 billion maize purchase
increase even in the face of cli- that saw thousands of farmers HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
mate change and other threats short-changed as cartels lined For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
bedevilling the sector. Dr Jendayi Frazer their pockets with money.
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Revenue sharing > CRA in its second policy identified new beneficiaries of cash Top maths
students feted
Uhuru’s pledge to slum dwellers that in national
competition
saw subdivision of equalisation fund BY COLLINS OMULO
Kapsabet Boys and Moi Girls
BY KENNEDY KIMANTHI
Frontier @KimanthiKen
From left: Senator
Mutula Kilonzo Jnr,
High School, Eldoret, were crowned
winners of this year’s national sec-
counties kkimanthi@ke.nationmedia.com National Assembly ondary schools maths contest held
at Strathmore University.
opposed Finance and
W
hen he announced that Budget committee The two schools emerged winners
move to slum dwellers in major
towns will soon be in-
chairman Joseph in a grand finale on Saturday, which
drew over 2,500 participants from
expand cluded in the list of beneficiaries for
Kirui Limo, CRA
boss Jane Kiringai
the 47 counties. The competition was
the Equalisation Fund, President sponsored by Brookside Dairy.
scope Uhuru Kenyatta gave the clearest a n d Co h e s i o n William Kaisa, a student of Kapsabet
of fund indication that the fund would no commission
chairman Francis
Boys, was named the overall winner
longer be a preserve of the frontier with a percentage score of 97, ahead
saying they counties. ole Kaparo during of schoolmate Elias Kiprotich who
were not In its second policy, the Commis-
sion on Revenue Allocation (CRA)
the launch of
the 2nd policy at
scored 95 per cent.
Kelvin Kamau of Kiambu’s Mang’u
consulted identified sub-locations within other Intercontinental High was ranked third in the boys’
counties other than the initial 14 to Hotel on June 22. category after attaining 94 per cent.
benefit from the billions. The policy had the In the girls’ category, Moi Girls,
This sparked a dispute among Eldoret swept the board after Kemei
fund subdivided
leaders in northern Kenya who Trizzer Jebet scored 91 per cent to
said the expansion of the scope of
further. emerge victor, ahead of teammate
JEFF ANGOTE |
the Fund was unconstitutional and, Sharline Mukhwana with a score of
NATION
therefore, illegal. 90 per cent.
The first policy identified Tur- Alliance Girls’ Mercy Moraa came
kana, Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Equalisation fund Aden Duale said they will also seek mass trap of starvation, death, third with an impressive score of 87
Samburu, West Pokot, Tana River, redress at the Supreme Court. deprivation and poverty. per cent.
Narok, Kwale, Garissa, Kilifi, Tai- But CRA boss Jane Kiringai said This was compounded by the The winners in both the boys and
ta-Taveta, Isiolo and Lamu as WHAT IS IT FOR? that focus had shifted from identi- total absence of infrastructure and girls category, who are all Form Fours,
marginalised counties. The Equalisation Fund fication of marginalised counties to social welfare facilities that other were awarded Sh1.6 million scholar-
They were singled out as those is established under the marginalised areas, guided by the parts of the country enjoy. ship by the milk processor to pursue
regions whose basic infrastructure Constitution as 0.5 per cent smallest administrative unit for “The Equalisation Fund was a a math-related degree course of their
such as electricity, healthcare, roads of all revenue collected by the which data is available. levelling fund meant to help these choice at Strathmore University.
and water services needed lots of national government every “This meant that deprived areas counties be at par with the rest “The aim of the contest is to dispel
investment to improve. year, calculated on the basis in otherwise well-developed coun- of Kenya. As FCDC, we are not the myth that mathematics is a diffi-
But in its second policy, the of the most recent audited ties had a chance of being identified against the protection of other cult subject,” said Brookside marketing
commission identified 1,424 sub-lo- accounts of revenue received, as marginalised. Similarly, devel- poor parts of Kenya but what we manager, Mr Peter Wasonga.
cations spread across 366 wards in as approved by the National oped areas in poor counties would are questioning is the process of ar-
34 counties as being marginalised. Assembly. be excluded from consideration,” riving at this decision as it was not
Out of these sub-locations, CRA The money is earmarked for she said of the second policy. conclusively consultative,” he said.
says, the bottom 20 per cent are
where about five million Kenyans
live. The new sub-locations included
the provision of basic services
such as water, roads, health
facilities and electricity.
Frontier Counties Development
Council (FCDC) CEO Simba
Guleid argues that while widening
Mr Guleid said this week, the
bloc has invited Dr Kiringai for
a meeting in West Pokot where
Police lose
in the latest policy are in Bungoma,
Elgeyo-Marakwet, Homa Bay,
Kajiado, Kericho, Kisumu, Kitui,
The fund was initially a
preserve of frontier counties
termed as marginalised.
the scope of the fund will yield
better results in tackling poverty
in the whole country, the fund was
they will be seeking assurances
from CRA that in the future, such
important decisions on the Fund
10 acres to
Laikipia, Machakos and Migori.
Others are spread within Mu-
rang’a, Nakuru, Nandi, Siaya, The remaining 22.7 per cent will be
intended to bring arid counties at
par with other parts of the country.
He observed that until recently,
should not be made unilaterally.
Governors from the beneficiary
counties have also demanded
land theft
Tharaka-Nithi, Meru and Bomet. shared among 23 counties. areas where marginalised com- the prompt disbursement of the BY MARY WAMBUI
According to CRA, 1,010 sub-lo- In the just concluded Arid and munities are found had remained monies to fund activities that spur Over 10 acres of land belonging to
cations in 11 counties will share 77.3 Semi-arid conference in Malindi, largely ignored as having a hostile, development and improve welfare Makongeni Police Station in Kiambu
per cent of the Equalisation Fund. National Assembly Majority Leader unbearable environment and a of pastoral communities. county has been grabbed by private de-
velopers, according to area residents.
The local community policing
committee is now calling on the
Leaders want park turned into game reserve Director of Criminal Investigations,
Mr George Kinoti, and the Inspector
General of Police, Mr Joseph Boinet,
to investigate the matter and co-opt
BY LUCY MKANYIKA of their county. said they will not relent in their the National Lands Commission in en-
Speaking to the Nation on fight for the county's resources. suring the return of the grabbed land.
Taita-Taveta County leaders phone, Kaloleni MCA Ahmed He said local residents have Makongeni police station, located
are planning to petition President Omar said once drafted, the pe- been killed and their property along the Thika-Garissa highway,
Uhuru Kenyatta and the Senate tition will be subjected to public destroyed by wildlife that escape serves over 200,000 residents of
to have the Tsavo National Park participation, with residents from the park, and accused the the vast Makongeni, Landless, Kisii,
converted into a game reserve. expected to give their input and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of Majengo and Gachagi slums as well
Members of the County As- append their signatures. not tackling the wildlife menace as the busy road that connects Nairobi
sembly (MCAs) are scheduled to Mr Omar said the signed docu- speedily, saying that is tanta- to Garissa county.
meet Governor Granton Samboja ment will then be presented to the mount to adding insult to injure. According to community policing
today to draft a petition to be county Assembly for adoption. “My people cannot be sand- committee chairman, Mr Paul Jomo,
presented to both the President He said the petition will there- wiched by two national parks land grabbers started encroaching
and the Senate. after be presented to President and not get a penny from the onto the land in the early 1990s claim-
The move comes after the Kenyatta and the Senate. proceeds,” he said. ing that they had been allotted plots
governor told the Senate’s Public “This is long overdue. We have The county has been work- in the area. He added that the original
Accounts and Investment Com- not benefited from the park. ing towards raising its revenue encroachers sold off their plots to
mittee that his government will Instead, it has inflicted pain and streams and to stop relying on clueless buyers while others opted to
fight for a share of the park’s losses on us,” he said. funds from the national govern- have fake title deeds produced.
revenue when appeared before it Mr Omar said the MCAs, who ment to sustain its activities. Some of the alleged grabbers in-
to defend the county's spending are in recess, are planning to meet “We want the park to be turned clude politicians, businessmen and
for the 2015/16 financial year. all the county leaders, including into a game reserve so that the the defunct municipal staff who built
The county leadership and the Senator Jones Mwaruma and all revenue collected from the park residential houses, rental apartments
government have never agreed on members of Parliament. goes to the people,” Mr Samboja and a fuel station. Currently, the police
sharing the revenue from Tsavo “However, we are not involving said. station has no room for expansion.
FILE | NATION East and West national parks. them now. We will do so at an “As we speak, my people get Currently reduced to less than an
Elephants at a waterhole in Tsavo East National Park. Taita- Led by Mr Samboja, they have advanced stage for them to push nothing, not even any form of acre, the compound is barely enough
Taveta leaders say they deserve some of the revenue from this been complaining that they do the dialogue at the national level,” appreciation that sometimes to accommodate the police station
and Tsavo National Park, which occupy a huge chunk of their not benefit from the expansive he said. comes from corporate social and four staff houses, which are not
county. park, yet it occupies 63 per cent Meanwhile, Governor Samboja responsibility by KWS,” he said. enough for all the officers.
DAILY NATION | Monday, September 10, 2018 13
HIGHER
EDUCATION
CAREER FAIR
9:00 am Embu Stadium September 21st- 22nd 2018
The Daily Nation, through its Friday magazine, My Network, has scheduled a Higher
Education and Career Fair for Mt. Kenya Region. This will be a special platform for
institutions of higher learning in the region and career experts to productively
interact with prospective learners and network with other relevant stakeholders.
Embu County
HOST PARTNER
Government
T
he 1-0 victory by our national football team over the visiting disappearances are not in feet. There have even been It is foolhardy to market
Ghana team in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on Saturday was inspiring.
the hands of gangs, but are
allegedly by security forces.
claims of racism and double
standards in the world on the
KALTUM D. GUYO Kenya vigorously in a bid to
increase tourist numbers in an
The victory saw the 10-man Harambee Stars revive the team’s Kenya and Tanzania became issuance of travel advisories. environment where violence,
hopes of qualifying for the finals of the premier continental com- the cradle of terrorism by I feel we ought to take a both from the civilians and
We cannot
petition, but their display in the Group F duel wasn’t convincing default when, on August 7, share of the blame, too. For security agents, is common.
against the Black Stars, who dominated the match. 1998, the first terror attacks instance, corruption within the suspend human Terrorism is a problem
Harambee Stars, who tie with Sierra Leone and Ghana on three happened simultaneously in Immigration Department has rights because indeed but it ought to
points, must now build on the success with good preparations Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. been highlighted on several we have a whiff be handled in a way that
before facing their next opponents, Ethiopia, on October 8 away Our peaceful country, as we occasions and that alone is a of suspicion that preserves human rights and
in Addis Ababa and then October 16 in Nairobi. knew it, changed forever. serious national security issue. an individual is a the country’s image. No one
However, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) must quickly resolve Terrorism then became But we cannot suspend would want to go to a country
the stalemate between them and the players, who feel mistreated a problem not just for East human rights because we have terrorist based on just where disappearances and
and abandoned. Key players — among them Victor Wanyama, Africa but the world. Many a whiff of suspicion that an ethnic and religious images of death and murder
George “Blackberry” Odhiambo and Boniface Oluoch — failed cities — such as New York, individual is a terrorist based profiling.” are the order of the day.
to turn up for the match due to lack of interest. The FKF should London and Paris — were on just ethnic and religious Perhaps, if we handled
respect the players and treat them well for good results. caught up in the menace profiling. Blaming young insecurity in a better way,
Players and the technical bench need to be motivated, not only numerous times. Afghanistan Muslim men is an easy way enables any individual with we may just manage to
by providing good facilities and training atmosphere, but also with became synonymous out. There must be issues all sorts of vendetta to show preserve our industries —
good and substantial allowances. Our opponents have stepped up with terrorism when it that draw some of them to up at a house and just pick hence, increase employment
their game and FKF must smell the coffee. was discovered that the terrorism, which need to be people up and murder them. opportunities for, especially,
Paying players’ training allowances is something that FKF must terror group Al-Qaeda was explored and addressed. We cannot speak of young people.
look into urgently since giving them only Sh750 daily is on the embedded in the country democracy when people Following due process of
lower side. and was sending emissaries Rule of law disappear and are then found the law, even in terror-related
Harambee Stars lost their opening match to Sierra Leone 2-1 around the world to bomb Summary execution is dead, dumped in our streets. crimes, is key. Law and order
and yet they were the favourites. They must, therefore, avoid losing cities and Western interests. not the way to deal with That is not a character of would be more reassuring to a
points at this crucial stage if they hope to qualify for the Afcon finals That died down but, in the the problem. Increased a country that purports to tourist than constant negative
for the first time since 2004. But there is hope, and the victory lull, we discovered that Al- intelligence, surveillance and follow due process of the law. news on the country.
over highly ranked Ghana brought the Stars back into contention. Shabaab, in Somalia, were adherence to human rights is Terror suspects are, by Tourism, or any kind of
of the same ilk and fighting crucial in fighting terrorism. definition, criminal suspects investment, can only thrive in
nearly on the same principles The essence of a democracy and they have to be accrued a peaceful and beautiful place.
A PUBLICATION OF THE NATION MEDIA GROUP of Islamism as Al-Qaeda. is to ensure that the rule of full benefits of the law just like We already have a beautiful
Kenya has been in the eye law is adhered to, especially by everyone else to give them country and must now work
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TOM MSHINDI: Editor-in-Chief attacks and we bear witness security lies. Terrorism is a allegations against them with insecurity without causing
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Published at Nation Centre, Kimathi Street, and printed at Mombasa Road, we have had our fair share of that due process does not As it is, the police seems to suffering to the citizens and
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ECONOMY THE CUTTING EDGE
West hysterical, we’re benefiting murder of university student Sharon Otieno. He adds:
“This cannot be overemphasised and, more so, in con-
nection with the death of Sharon and the attempted
murder of former Garissa County finance officer
F
ifty of Africa’s 55 leaders continent into a financial crisis. sense. The assistance, which
Mukhtar Idris.” While it’s “obvious that the principal
attended the Forum on Others allege African leaders consists mostly of export
suspects are known, they continue to be referred to
China-Africa Cooperation were being hoodwinked into credits and minimal- or zero-
only 'persons of interest' by investigating authorities’’.
(FOCAC) in Beijing last week. financial commitments for interest loans for infrastructure
His contact is masambus@yahoo.com.
Chinese President Xi Jinping transport infrastructure that are is fast, flexible, demand-
presented a development designed to promote Chinese responsive and comes with no
framework built around eight appropriation and extraction strings attached. Projects are LAND LEASE. Christopher Karitu says he was
initiatives: Industrial promotion, of the continent’s minerals and often undertaken by efficient dismayed to learn in the media that multinational Del
infrastructure connectivity, hydrocarbons. They say, quite State-owned enterprises. Monte’s land leases have been renewed by the Kiambu
trade facilitation, green wrongly, that Chinese activities Chinese low-cost technologies County government for another 99 years, faulting
development, capacity building, have not created jobs. are affordable, accessible, Governor Ferdinand Waititu, the man popularly re-
healthcare, people-to-people I do not believe that there relevant and practical. Indeed, ferred to as ‘Baba Yao’. Dr Karitu adds: “I feel that this
exchanges, and peace and
security. He also announced
are nefarious reasons behind
China’s goodwill. To the KENNEDY CHESOLI China faces the same problems
as much of Africa, where the
is not fair to the people of Kiambu. The leases should
be renewed for maximum 30 to 50 years. This way, it
$60 billion (Sh6 trillion) contrary, China appears to more advanced economies offer
will allow proper replanning for the future use of the
financing for Africa. Aid would genuinely want to share its no meaningful solutions.
peak $5 billion a year. experiences and enter mutually Western leaders Africa has become assertive
land, considering the changing needs and priorities in
have increasingly the county.” His contact is vetkaritu@yahoo.com.
China also pledged to support beneficial arrangements with and can no longer tolerate the
Africa in achieving food security other developing countries. attempted to belligerent, demeaning and
by 2030, expand exchanges Economic growth is create doubt and patronising attitude of the West. M-PESA COST. With the increasing popularity of
and cooperation in addressing determined by accumulation China adopts an affable and
climate change and create a of factors of production —
misinformation respectable stance towards its
mobile money transfers, Henry Kibet is alarmed that,
regarding China’s true instead of making it easier for many people to enjoy
joint peace and security fund. principally capital, labour and partners, promoting friendship the service, it’s getting tougher. Says he: “Safaricom
And there was, of course, technology. Africa’s labour stock intention.” and win-win cooperation should review its charges on M-Pesa transactions.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is in abundance and growing in with commercial and trade Sending Sh1,000 costs Sh15, and then the shocker:
(BRI) — the most ambitious number, skillsets and capacity; diplomacy. But it is, perhaps,
Sh1,501 costs Sh41 and from 20,001 up to Sh70,000, it
global infrastructure project capital and technology are in China has growing financial China’s long-standing respect
is Sh110. The withdrawal cost is the same for Sh101 and
in history that involves 76 short supply yet abundant in and economic footprints in for the sovereignty of Africa,
Sh2,500. What a great discrepancy! Why not spread
countries in Asia, Africa and Europe and North America. all corners of the world. The and non-interference in its
the charges so that you don't punish those dealing
Europe. Beijing suggested, quite performance of Africa’s fastest- internal affairs, that is most
reasonably, to formally link Attract capital and technology growing economies can be significant. with little money?” His contact is hkibett@yahoo.com.
BRI with Africa’s continental For Africa’s economies to directly linked to increased Africa has little choice but
infrastructure vision. grow, they must attract capital inflow of Chinese development to finance it development BUS ‘TRANSFER’. Kenya Bus Services has always
Concerned by China’s and technology. But capital flow finance, investment and trade. through external debt. It been a decent commuter service, with tickets issued to
growing economic and political into Africa has been dismal, This is noteworthy for some must either take advantage commuters, says Lawrence Mumo. But on September
influence in Africa, Western elusive and erratic, undermined of these economies — Kenya, of Chinese funding or listen 9, Lawrence adds, he had a nasty encounter he will
leaders have increasingly by illicit financial flows Ethiopia, Cote d’Ivoire and to the naysayers, stay on the not forget soon. After paying Sh60 for a ride on the
attempted to create doubt and estimated at $50 billion a year. Rwanda — are largely resource- sidelines and remain poor. But Mombasa Road route through Tassia and Embakasi
misinformation regarding its For more than five decades, poor. With Chinese assistance, it must guard against wastage,
East, they were transferred to an Embassava minibus
true intention. They question, the West has been either they are ably demonstrating misguided priorities and
at the Airgate Mall, though they had paid their fare for
for instance, the economic unwilling or reluctant to meet that economic prosperity is corruption.
the full journey. No explanation was given for that and
value and financial viability of Africa’s capital and technology not always tied to natural
Lawrence hopes to hear from the management soon.
Chinese-led projects, terming needs. There has been resources. Africa’s near- Mr Chesoli is a New York-based
them as unnecessary, wasteful, inadequate attention towards universal preference for Chinese development economist and His contact is lawrencemumo@gmail.com.
predatory and debt traps that boosting its productivity, investment and development global policy expert. kenchesoli@
would inherently plunge the industrialisation and trade finance is a matter of common gmail.com
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of the Constitution, under Article eptember 8 was declared
136(2), an election of the President using to rob the Mombasa residents.
the International Literacy
should be held on the same day The teenage robbers no longer “run
Day by UNESCO on on the heels” but “running on wheels”.
as a general election of Members October 26, 1966, in its 14th
of Parliament, being the second Motorcycles have become the escape
session of general conference, means of choice. The police use vehicles,
Tuesday in every fifth year. This and celebrated for the first time
works out to 2021. It's important which cannot penetrate narrow alleys
in 1967. and dash across rough roads and terrain.
that IEBC clarifies the election date The day emphasises the
early enough. They should convert to motorcycles.
importance of literacy and access JUSTIN N. NKARANGA, Mombasa.
MICHAEL MBOGORI, Embu. to information to individuals,
communities and societies.
Don't crush vehicles, Having celebrated this year’s
ILD on Saturday, it’s important
EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS: Mysterious
deaths of young people has raised
use them for teaching to understand the link between fears among residents of Mombasa as
libraries and literacy. The day teenagers are reportedly being killed
A video circulating on social is, indeed, the best opportunity by police officers. Some of them have
media shows a five-year-old for governments and other been reported missing in unexplained
Chinese boy operating a loader. institutions to reflect on the circumstances. Parents should be certain
That cannot happen in Kenya challenges that hinder access to of what their children are doing at all
FILE | NATION
because such children can only play basic information. times. Police officers should arrest
with Chinese toys. As we crushed Literacy has traditionally Meru Junior School pupils using tablets donated by the Marangus through suspects, take them to court and provide
illegally imported motor vehicles been thought of as reading and Book Aid International at Kenya National Library Services, Meru, in 2016. enough evidence before the court to have
worth Sh1.5 billion in Nairobi writing but it encompasses them convicted.
recently, our and technical colleges more. It is the ability, confidence as governments struggle to help people get the resources, EVOCE MWAKAMBA, Mombasa.
lack motor vehicle parts for and willingness to engage with understand and document the materials and connections that
students to study, and learn from. information to acquire, construct role they play in schools. users need, whether for work,
Why didn’t the government donate and communicate meaning in all Studies in all areas of school, leisure or any other DEVOLUTION: I don’t know how many
such vehicles to them? aspects. information science have connected purpose. governors liked the way their Makueni
VERONICA ONJORO, Mombasa. What is the place of libraries suggested loopholes hindering As Kenya implements a new colleague is running his county during
in this Information Age, and growth and development of education system, it is important their recent benchmarking tour. Prof
what’s their role in sustainable school libraries. to see libraries as the drivers and Kivutha Kibwana seems to be getting
Pursue and catch killers development? In Kenya, for example, there is platforms that promote literacy. it right. He is said to have set up a
hierarchical decision-making mechanism
of university student Developed countries refer
libraries as organisations that
no known national information
policy that requires primary
Information access needs to
be prioritised in primary and on projects, starting at the village level.
offer a platform to access and secondary schools to have secondary schools by promoting The other governors should emulate the
The brutal murder of Sharon law professor in their counties. However,
information for education, libraries. The responsibility is left libraries and equipping
Otieno, a Rongo University student, there are some who will not change the
research, general reading and for to school administrations to build information professionals with
should be thoroughly investigated. way they have been doing things.
Now that the autopsy has been leisure. libraries and employ librarians. training and knowledge to enable
GITHUKU MUNGAI, Kiambu.
done, detectives should hasten Institutions tagged “libraries” There is a need to identify the them to interact with digital
investigations. It is important that are synonymous with education need for libraries in schools and information and disseminate it to
and offer countless learning try to have one for each school. the users promptly.
this is done now, when the tragedy TEACHER TRAINING: Quality
is still fresh in the minds of her opportunities that fuel economic Years back, libraries were Governments should start education is important for every student.
parents, relatives, fellow students, and socio-cultural development. misidentified as repositories enacting laws and adopting However, that does not mean we should
friends and the entire public. Libraries, particularly in for dusty books but today’s policies that promote literacy and rigidly stick to the C entry grade for
Remember, no one is above the law developing and under-developed libraries are actually cutting-edge information retrieval skills. those joining primary teacher training
and all citizens are equal before the nations, face many challenges information hubs designed to KENNEDY SANKALE, via e-mail. colleges. I think the students who got
law. D+ in the past two years in KCSE exam
SAUTHI MBUNZA, Kitui. are more qualified to undertake the
training compared to those who got a
Deporting Chinese man who insulted Kenyans, President not enough C three years ago. Therefore, I echo the
Give us report on Moi government’s decision to lower the entry
Girls School rape probe I watched in wrath a video mega tenders in our country and particularly while in Kenya — is
grade for the colleges.
Dominic Murangiri KITHINJI, Tharaka-Nithi.
that went viral of a Chinese other African countries. China the worst insult: It is even against
What happened to the man insulting Kenyans. It was has become our friend in need. religious teachings that human
investigations into the rape demeaning and dehumanising But their dominance in these beings are a creation of God. FUEL TAX: Imposing VAT on fuel
allegations and the inferno at Moi for him to be so disrespectful to projects has made them become As Africans, we have never is further burdening the common
Girls School, Nairobi, which left President Uhuru Kenyatta and too comfortable and, sometimes, described the people from the mwananchi. The government should
10 students dead and many others the citizens. rude to Africans. East in any negative way. In fact, devise other means to raise revenue,
injured? Immediately after the rape Sadly, Third World countries There was a time when African we call them our friends. They including sealing loopholes by the
incident, the DCI and the ministers are the most affected by the workers were barred from should understand that they are Kenya Revenue Authority and Kenya
for the Interior and Education words and gestures of racism. accessing sites in their countries in a foreign country, where there Ports Authority to ensure tax evaders
promised to expeditiously bring the It has always been said and that were preserved for Chinese are laws that apply to everyone. are reined in and putting a ceiling on
culprits to book. More than three written that Africa is the cradle workers simply because of the Although I think this man borrowing. The government cannot
months later, all is quiet and the of mankind, yet the first and colour of their skin. That was deserved a severer punishment account for close to Sh400 billion
report that was to be released in 21 second world countries consider wrong and unacceptable. For the for his racism, I hope the every financial year through corruption.
days is nowhere. us as beggars and illiterate Chinese man to say that Kenyans deportation taught him a lesson. Relieve citizens from heavy taxation.
JOSHUA OYENGO ONYINO, Nakuru. people. The Chinese have won are black and smelly monkeys — JOHN KIRAGU, Nyeri. EZEKIEL K. ROTICH, Nairobi.
MAU TEA FIRMS TAKEOVER BID > LOCALS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER KILLING >
Leaders say farms were not part of forest and Police in Othaya yet to arrest any suspect or
shouldn’t be targeted in reclamation. PAGE 18 establish motive of crime. PAGE 20
Water crisis deepens amid leadership wrangles The Embu County government is set to form a tea
development board, which will spearhead sale of the
produce in the region. Governor Martin Wambora
said the board’s mandate will be above that of the
BY NDUNGU GACHANE local radio stations besides sending bulk text disconnected and if it is disconnected, call Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA), and
messages urging residents not to pay money 0745438947 for reconnection). private tea buyers will be freely allowed to buy tea
Water consumers in Murang’a County are at to the water companies. “We don’t know what to do, the governor has in the area. Speaking in Embu town after touring
crossroads on whether to pay their bills after The text messages by the county government asked us not to pay but the water companies various processing factories, the governor said he
Governor Mwangi WA Iria stopped payments reads “Serikali ya Murang’a inawajulisha ku- have issued a deadline to clear the bills,” Mr wanted to liberate the sector so that tea farmers can
until the county government provides new tolipa pesa za maji mpaka itoe idhini na ipeane Onesmus Mugo told the Nation. He urged both reap maximum benefits. He said he had kicked off a
water accounts. akaunti mpya. Usikubali maji ikatwe, ikikatwa players to settle their differences as continued drive to encourage farmers to embrace value addition
The water companies have defied Mr WA piga 0745438947 irudishwe.” (The county gov- wrangles would hurt the water sector. Murang’a ventures by creating various farm produce processing
Iria’s directives’ and have been sending text ernment of Murang’a informs you not to pay Water and Sewerage company (Muwasco) units and creating an enabling atmosphere for them
messages on pending bills. The county gov- water bills until it authorises and announces chairman Peter Munga and governor WA Iria to thrive.
ernment has been running a paid up advert on new accounts. Don’t allow your water to be have been engaged in supremacy battles. — Charles Wanyoro
18 | County Monday, September 10, 2018 | DAILY NATION
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outh Rift leaders have protested Chepkwony, while asking the govern-
against the planned takeover ment to stop undertakings that could
of two tea farms within Bomet fan animosity among communities.
and Kericho counties in the ongoing Senator Langat said if the current
effort by Kenya Forest Service (KFS) government’s legacy must be respected
to reclaim Maasai Mau forest. in future, it should respect the legacies
This comes in the wake of the move of others which came before them
by KFS which, two weeks ago, asked He was referring to the issuance of
Bomet County to surrender it's 247- a title deed and 999-year lease (now
acre Embomos tea farm in Konoin 99) given to Embomos farm during
Sub-County and another owned by President Daniel Moi’s reign, and
Sinendet Tea Co-operative Society which the Jubilee government now
of Kericho. seeks to invalidate.
Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso and “The claim that Embomos, which
her Kericho counterpart, Prof Paul has a title deed that should last for 999
Chepkwony, joined forces with Sena- years, is to be revoked is ridiculous.
tor Christopher Langat of Bomet and I want to tell them that if you touch
Aaron Cheruiyot (Kericho), Ainamoi Embomos, you will have touched the
MP Sylvannus Maritim and Kericho hearts of Bomet residents. You will only
County Woman Representative Flor- take it over our dead bodies,” said Dr
ence Bore, and vowed to battle to the Langat, adding that the government
end to protect the establishments must respect legal documents given
from being reclaimed by the national by previous administrations.
government. Environment Cabinet Secretary
Speaking during the pass-out of en- Keriako Tobiko also came under fire
forcement officers in Kericho County, for allegedly taking political sides and
Dr Laboso received the backing of the failing to categorise the emotive issue
leaders who dispelled claims by KFS of Mau cutline. Senator Cheruiyot said
that the farm was once part of the water Mr Tobiko should resign.
tower. She reiterated that they have a
title deed issued to them in 1994. KANYIRI WAHITO AND EVANS HABIL I NATION
“We all know the history of Embo- We will not accept
mos. When we were a large region, we
shared Kabianga Tea Farm. But after torture meted on
citizens, and we will
Impunity on wheels
the creation of Bomet district, you
(Kericho) helped us put up Embomos not accept the Sinendet Nairobi > Youths hang dangerously on matatus on Nairobi’s Moi Avenue yesterday as they
as compensation. It was properly ga- and Embomos tea farms to prepared for a road trip to Meru. But the fun was short-lived after one of the matatus, which
zetted and titled procedurally. There be taken away.”
is no forest in Embomos, forget about
was being driven on the wrong side of the road, rammed a police car (above right). Police used
it,” said Dr Laboso. Kericho Governor Paul tear gas to disperse the rowdy youths as the matatus sped away.
Governor Chepkwony said the Chepkwony
government should stop antagonising
NYANZA EASTERN
Kisumu> Nyamira> Machakos> Makueni> Machakos>
Sh 1.2 million illegal County to partner with Suspended county staff Don urges farmers to Ensure national tests are
fishing gear destroyed Amref on health matters to undergo lifestyle audit invest in dairy goats credible, Knec advised
Illegal fishing gear worth Sh1.2 Nyamira County government University of Nairobi don Gideon Former Yatta MP Francis
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has
million has been destroyed in a and Amref will work towards Nyamasyo has urged farmers in arid Mwangangi has asked the Kenya
ordered 30 county employees, who were
campaign to curb harvesting of delivering quality health to residents, and semi-arid areas to invest in dairy National Examinations Council to
sent on a three-month compulsory leave
immature fish. Officials from the Governor John Nyagarama has said. goats to fight hunger and earn an ensure this year's tests run smoothly.
over alleged corruption, to present them-
Fisheries Department in Kisumu The county boss held talks with income. “The market for goat milk He also asked the government to
County confiscated the nets, some the organisation's research and selves for a lifestyle audit. The county is insatiable. The high demand for ban discos during the examination
valued at as much as Sh100,000 development head Meshack Mbinda officers worked in Mavoko Sub-county's this milk is fanned by studies which period. "Knec should take steps to
each, during the operation. Nyakach on Friday. He said his administration lands, revenue collection and enforce- show that it is highly nutritious and make the national examinations are
Sub-County Fisheries Officer Kevin and Amref would sensitise Nyamira ment departments. They were directed medicinal,” he told a group of farmers credible by involving the candidates,
Wamira said some of the beaches residents on the importance of to present their documents, in person, to at his dairy goat farm in Tuvilani parents, the public and media," Mr
notorious for illegal fishing were joining the NHIF. Health executive the adviser on anti-corruption matters, Village. He said dairy goats can be Mwangangi said in Kithimani Ward
Kichinjio and Dunga and landing Douglas Bosire and county NHIF Mr Hyslop Ipu, at the county headquar- kept through zero grazing and do not on Saturday. Form four students start
points in Nyando and Nyakach. branch head Job Mokaya lauded the ters today with a list of all their assets require much land, adding that goat their tests next month while KCPE
partnership. and businesses. milk fetches Sh100 to 200 per litre. exams begin and end in November.
—Elizabeth Ojina —Ruth Mbula — Nation Reporter —Pius Maundu —Gastone Valusi
DAILY NATION | Monday, September 10, 2018 County | 19
RIFT VALLEY
Plan to set up a granite processing factory in Vihiga County
BY DERICK LUVEGA and hills. The value of the construction of the Mr Munyes said his ministry is seeking
For Kakamega, Mr Munyes noted that 50 factory was not immediately revealed but to raise the contribution of mining to
The government plans to set up a gran- exploration will be conducted to deter- The number of years that raw Mr Munyes who toured the two counties the GDP from the current 0.8 per cent
ite processing factory in Vihiga County mine the availability of gold before the materials meant for use at a on Thursday said construction of the to 10 per cent, hence the move to set
and a gold refinery in the neighbouring refining industry is established. planned granite processing factory factories will be fast-tracked. up mining industries in rural counties.
Kakamega to promote mining activities In Vihiga, stones are found in plenty in Vihiga would last. Already, a tender for award of a con- This, he said, will be conducted in each
in the devolved units. in Emuhaya, Luanda, Vihiga and Hamisi tract has been advertised. of the 47 counties, noting that every
Residents from the two counties are constituencies affecting agricultural Yesterday, Dr Ottichilo said: "The county had a mining potential.
hopeful of an economic turnaround after activities as many farms are largely factory will offer job opportunities to "The plan to set up a granite factory
Mining Cabinet Secretary John Munyes covered by many stones while others the stones into cement and other prod- residents of Vihiga County. The factory in Vihiga will change the livelihood
said the factories will create employment have huge rocks. ucts will be built on a five-acre parcel of will also boost our earnings in local of residents. Our country has a great
opportunities and have a big impact on The announcement by Mr Munyes will land provided by the county government revenue." potential in mining," said Mr Munyes.
the region’ economy. see the stones that have existed in the and located at Ebuyangu in Emuhaya "Raw materials are available and Dr Ottichilo said the county had plenty
Vihiga residents will be waiting to rural county turned into economic value. constituency. can last for 50 years. The factory will of stones spread across the five sub
make a fortune out of the readily available And yesterday, Governor Wilber Ot- The national government will fund the Industrialisation Ebuyangu," added Dr counties of Emuhaya, Luanda, Hamisi,
stones and rocks found on the farms tichilo said the factory that will process construction of the factory. Ottichilo. Vihiga and Sabatia.
RIFT VALLEY
Turkana>> Nandi>>
Police urged to execute Sang promises milk
shoot-to-kill order farmers a Sh115m plant
The police have been asked to Nandi Governor Stephen Sang
implement a shoot-to-kill order says his administration will build a
against armed bandits terrorising Sh115 million processor to reduce
residents in the oil field regions of milk wastage. He said the county
Turkana East and Turkana South produces more than 270,000
sub-counties. The leaders, among litres of milk daily. "We’ll not allow
them Turkana South MP James brokers exploit farmers," Mr Sang
Lomenen, made the comments said, adding that upon completion
at Lokichar yesterday during the of the plant, Nandi would compete
burial of a teacher, Mr Nicholas with other milk producing regions
Eloiloi. like Kiambu and Nyeri.
—Sammy Lutta —Tom Matoke
Nakuru>> Nakuru>>
Gilgil police search for Safaricom aids school
burglary 'mastermind' destroyed in dam tragedy
Police are looking for a Safaricom Foundation has
businessman believed to be come to the aid of a school whose LABAN WALLOGA I NATION
behind a spate of house and infrastructure was destroyed
shop break-ins in Gilgil. The
thieves electronic items, which
when the walls of Patel dam
collapsed, killing 48 people in
Police net bhang rolls, arrest suspected peddler
are then sold online. Gilgil OCPD May. The foundation and Nakuru
Emmanuel Opuru said the man devolved government will fund a
Mombasa > Police officers display 109 rolls of bhang that were found in a house in Bondeni
sneaked from his house when classroom valued at Sh2.1 million, estate, Mombasa town yesterday. One suspect was arrested during the raid. The value of the
police officers raided it last week. two ablution blocks, furniture and bhang was estimated at Sh30,000.
"He has switched off his phones other items at Nyankinyua Primary
but we’ll get him," Mr Opuru said. School.
—Macharia Mwangi —Joseph Openda
A
fter lying at the Mukurweini — Kapenguria — Lodwar Highway
for 75 days mortuary for 75 days, the
on Saturday. September
8, 2018. Mystery still at the Kamatira black spot following
as family body of Samuel Ruoro Ritho
was finally laid to rest at his home in
surrounds his brutal an upsurge of accidents.
The area which was constructed
waited for Othaya, Nyeri County, but mystery
murder near his home
two months ago.
during the colonial era, has seen over
still surrounds his brutal murder. 2,000 killed due to the dangerous
the killers At the funeral in Witima village
NICHOLAS KOMU | NATION
steep slope.
to be on Saturday, anger, suspicion and a The highway links the country to
feeling of betrayal were evident on South Sudan, Ethiopia and other
arrested the faces of family and friends as countries to the south of Kenya
investigations into his killing seem hence transporting goods from over-
to have hit a brick wall. seas through the port of Mombasa
More than two months after his to the landlocked countries.
body was found stuffed in a sack The deadliest accident was in
and dumped in an unused cattle dip, 2000 when 60 soldiers perished
police are yet to arrest any suspects. after a lorry veered off the road and
Lack of answers to the killing of the plunged into a ditch killing them.
former employee of the Nyeri Water Two years later, over 20 people died
and Sewerage Company (Nyewasco) at the black spot while heading to
had resulted in a two-month standoff Lodwar.
in Witima, preventing his burial. Now county leaders are up in arms
Locals had vowed to stop the following an increase in road crashes
burial until his killers were arrested,
Briefly police, Mr Ritho left the house after he communicated frequently, and that have claimed many lives.
but their hopes of getting justice getting a text message at around a woman with whom he reportedly Last year, residents held demon-
seem to have died with his burial. MORE QUESTIONS 11pm. By then his wife and children had an affair. strations and blocked the road
The standoff had left the family torn
between getting justice and getting
THAN ANSWERS were asleep. He did not return, and
his body was body was found in a
Some people accuse his widow
of having a hand in his death but
demanding the redesigning of the
road.
over the painful experience of losing Samuel Ruoro Ritho was cattle dip several metres from his police have dismissed the claims, This forced the Public works min-
their loved one. watching a football match home. It was stuffed in a sack filled saying there is no evidence linking istry to step in and erect road signs
“On the one hand we want justice, with his nephew when he with rocks and soil, apparently to her to his murder. warning drivers to be careful while
but then the burden of not being reportedly received a text prevent it from floating. They base their accusations on using the road.
able to bury him for all that time message and left the house. A hat he was wearing was spotted the couple’s rocky marriage, which
was tough as well. Most people now The next day his body was by the road outside his home and was marred by accusations of infi-
feel that it is time to move on but found stuffed in an unused there were marks indicating that he delity. His troubled marriage was no
we still seek justice,” said Mr Ritho’s
sister, Susan Njoki,
cattle dip near his home.
A hat he was wearing was
could have been dragged through
the mud. It appears his body was
secret, especially to his colleagues
at Nyewasco, in whom he confided.
Kakamega >
While the family can get closure, found by the road near his moved from some point to the cat- In fact, the couple was taken
why he was killed, and by who, will
continue to haunt them.
home and there was signs that
his body had been dragged
on the ground.
tle dip. But there were no signs of
a struggle at the cattle dip, which
through marital counselling by the
water company since his domestic
Sugar firm’s
Police are still trying to solve the led detectives to rule it out as the problems were affecting his work.
puzzle and even deployed several
detectives to the funeral to try and
pick up any clues.
Some people have accused
his wife of having a hand in his
death but police say there is
murder scene. A postmortem report
showed that he was strangled, and
his neck was broken.
While the motive for his killing
is still unknown, police are look-
ing into the possibility that his
power cut
On the night he was killed, he had
been watching a World Cup football
match at his house with his nephew.
no evidence to link her to it.
No one seems to know why
So far detectives have ques-
tioned three people repeatedly in an
attempt to unravel his murder: His
attackers could have been after his
retirement benefits from Nyewasco.
Two days before he was attacked,
over bills
and who killed him. BY BENSON AMADALA
According to statements given to wife, a boda boda rider with whom he had applied for Sh700,000.
Power supply to the troubled
Mumias Sugar Company has been
disconnected, triggering a fresh
Meru > crisis as the miller was finalising
preparations to start ethanol produc-
tion. The sugar miller is reported to
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19 KILLED IN SOUTH SUDAN
COMMERCIAL PLANE CRASH
Nineteen people were killed when a small
plane crashed into a lake in the centre of
South Sudan, while four survived. PAGE 22
Many cases >The latest outbreak of the virus is 10th to strike DR Congo since 1976 BRIEFLY
CAPE TOWN
H
ealth authorities in Kin- Alliance (DA). (Xinhua)
shasa have declared the
Ebola virus under control MOGADISHU
five weeks after the latest outbreak
left 89 people dead in eastern Dem- Regional states cut
ocratic Republic of Congo.
The health ministry announced ties with Mogadishu
the outbreak on August 1 in North
Kivu province and on Thursday Leaders of five Somali regional
revealed that it had spread to states on Saturday resolved to
Butembo, a city of a million people. suspend relations with the central
But Health Minister Dr Oly Il- government, citing a lack of
unga Kalenga said: "Since August political and security progress
13, there have been practically in the Horn of Africa nation. In
no more cases, we can say that a joint statement issued at the
the situation has been brought end of a two-day meeting in
under control at the epicentre (of southern port city of Kismayo,
Mabalako)." the leaders from Jubaland,
A team of medical Puntland, Southwest, Galmudug
The latest outbreak of the virus epidemic in the east of Democratic den sick people, prevented health gion, as traditional funeral rites
workers are and Hirshabelle regions also
is 10th to strike DR Congo since Republic of Congo are confronting workers from taking patients to involve cleansing the dead with
seen putting on accused the central government
1976, when the disease was first denial and false beliefs regarding the Ebola Treatment Centre and numerous family members present.
of interfering with regional issues.
identified and named after a river the highly contagious hemorrhagic refused to be vaccinated," the min- The Red Cross's "dignified and safe their Personal (Xinhua)
in the country's north. virus. "Ebola is a war," said Mr Nd- istry said in a statement, adding burials" are not widely appreciated. Protective
"To date, we have 129 cases (31 joloko Tambwe Bathe, who heads that several attacks on medical Karafuli said "they promise to Equipment ABUJA
probable and 98 confirmed), 89 a programme to combat Ebola. personnel had been reported. bury our corpses according to our (PPE) ahead
deaths and 33 patients cured," Dr "The idea is that people should At a recent gathering in Beni, customs, but that's not the case.
Oly Ilunga said. … understand that if there is a several people voiced their doubts When Red Cross people turn up,
of entering an Nigeria ‘restores’ calm
Ebola Treatment
Fears that the disease might
spread further had been expressed
suspect case they should notify
the authorities, and they should
over Ebola, one of the world's most
feared viruses that in extreme cases
we throw stones at them because
they don't want to show proof about
Centre run by after Boko Haram raid
Thursday after news of two deaths accept that the victims are taken causes fatal bleeding from internal this illness." The Alliance for
Nigeria's military on Sunday
in Butembo, a commercial hub and to hospital," he said. organs, the mouth, eyes or ears. In the face of rumours, false International said it had restored order after
popular transit point for neighbour- "Some families have long hid- "Couldn't vomiting or a fever beliefs and cultural or reli- Medical Action Boko Haram fighters took control
ing Uganda. come from some other virus than gious misunderstanding, health (ALIMA) in Beni, of a town in the country's remote
A woman and one of the medical Ebola?" one speaker asked. workers have called on Ebola northeastern DRC. northeast, sparking fears about
staff who had been treating her
Background "Are the tests reliable in con- survivors to tell their stories. PHOTO/AFP the group's resurgence. Scores of
died in the city. firming Ebola? Why is it that the "Those of us who were cured have a jihadists believed to be loyal to
"Even at Butembo, the situation AREA IS WRACKED Ebola we have here does not come lot of messages for the community," a faction backed by the Islamic
is not critical," the minister told a with bleeding?" "The people are said Jotham Kyungolo, 40, who State group overran troops in
news conference also attended by
BY INSECURITY in doubt," 21-year-old Edouard was contaminated while helping Gudumbali on Friday, according
Congolese professor and leading Complicating the battle Karafuli told AFP, summarising the Ebola victims in nearby Mangina. to local officials and security
Ebola researcher Professor Jean- against the spread of the speeches made in Swahili. "Some said, and they still think it, sources. At least eight civilians
Jacques Muyembe, who urged disease is the fact it is He said the speakers are saying that at the Ebola Treatment Centre were thought to have been killed
people to report any sign of the afflicting an area of Congo that "a sick person is sent to hos- people don't eat and many die of and thousands more forced to
disease. wracked by insecurity owing pital and we don't know where he hunger, which isn't true," he said. flee, in what was the Islamist
"The Ebola virus is circulating to the presence of armed goes next. It could be that he has "We have to show how the treat- extremists' first major seizure of a
here and in Africa in general ... we groups. Teams treating some of his body parts that are ment is carried out there so people town in two years. (AFP)
must be vigilant," Mr Muyembe sufferers have enjoyed army cut off and then they bring back are willing to go to the centre as
said. Meanwhile, an army of and police backing as well as the cadaver." Burying the victims soon as they feel sick," said Kyun- GENEVA
health workers fighting the Ebola support from UN mission. presents an acute risk of conta- golo. (AFP)
UN urges Egypt death
sentences reversal
Madagascar president resigns ahead of elections An Egyptian court's
confirmation of 75 death
sentences was not based on a fair
RIVONALA RAZAFISON trial and should be reversed to
NATION Correspondent the nation on Friday evening. Representative for Silencing the Guns in following the adoption of new electoral avoid an "irreversible miscarriage
Antananarivo, Sunday The country’s High Constitutional Africa, Algerian diplomat Mr Ramtane laws in 2010. He faces 35 presidential of justice", the UN said on Sunday.
Court approved his resignation. Lamamra at State House Iavoloha. aspirants among them three former head New UN rights chief Michelle
Madagascar President Hery Rajaon- Senate leader Mr Rivo Rakotovao will of states. On Thursday, 16 candidates led Bachelet said the confirmation
arimampianina has resigned ahead the be the acting head of state until the inau- First president to resign by veteran leader Didier Ratsiraka, said of 75 death sentences handed
November 7 presidential vote. guration of the next president in January. Before announcing his resignation on they wanted the November 7 election down by the Cairo Criminal Court
The Constitution requires the incum- At his last Cabinet meeting on Thurs- Friday he held talks with the new Inter- postponed. Mr Ratsiraka cited “secretly on Saturday were the result of
bent leader to quit office 60 days before day, President Rajaonarimampianina national Monetary Fund representative imported illicit weapons” and questioned "an unfair trial", warning that if
the vote if seeking re-election. named new army generals and appointed in Madagascar, Mr Marc Gérard. the preparedness of the national institu- implemented it would "represent a
“Since I am candidate, I have to com- new ambassadors to Russia and China. Mr Rajaonarimampianina is the first tions and the international community gross and irreversible miscarriage
ply with the law,” he said when addressing He also met the African Union High president to resign ahead of an election for the Madagascar vote. of justice". (AFP)
22 Monday, September 10, 2018 | DAILY NATION
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crashes in S. Sudan The County Assembly of Kirinyaga invites interested, registered and eligible suppliers/service providers to Supplier Registration for Kirinyaga County
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As Ethiopians continue with as well as religious leaders called rent Ethiopian year 2010 on target groups.
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Enkutatash in Amharic language, by the Ethiopian Government Ethiopia has its own calendar
The Clerk
falls on September 11 (or Sep- Communications Affairs Office with 13 months, and each of the County Assembly of
tember 12 during a leap year), (GCAO), which on Saturday 12 months has 30 days, while the Kirinyaga
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a unique calendar that counts its country embarked on together- five days, which becomes six in KERUGOYA
year seven to eight years behind ness and unity more than ever, each leap year. So as to reach them on or before 24th September 2018 at 10.00am to be opened thereafter. Opening of registration documents will
the Gregorian calendar. the wider public should envisage Amid the celebrations, the be witnessed by bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.
Presently the country is cele- on further upholding such values Ethiopian government has also
brating the arrival of 2011, which towards the country's socioeco- disclosed various incentives and KAMAU AIDI
THE CLERK
will fall on September 11. Amid nomic development. discounts on various services to KIRINYAGA COUNTY ASSEMBLY
the start of the celebrations ear- Noting the representation of Ethiopians. (Xinhua)
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Dandora dumpsite — is organised
employs airobi is a bustling city. systematically. It is so orderly that, at
It is home to about 7 first glance and save for a slight acrid
the circu- million people … and, smell wafting through the air, it is
lar econo- well, a lot of rubbish. hard to imagine that this is a garbage
The city generates site. Daniel Paffenholz, the founder
my model more than 4,000 metric tonnes of and CEO of Takataka Solutions — a
in waste waste every day, owing to its large garbage collection company here in
population. But have you ever won- Nairobi and the brainchild behind the
manage- dered what happens to the gobs of waste management site — prefers
ment, waste that garbage collectors pick up to refer to it as a sorting site rather
from our houses, the hospitality sec- than a garbage dump. And it is easy
which tor, shopping malls and industries? to see why.
Well, it continues to pack up a neat He operates a garbage collection
focuses on little mountain in Dandora. company far removed from your
reuse and Yet the Dandora dumping site, typical trash haulier.
the designated 46-hectare Nai- TakaTaka Solutions is one of very
recycling robi county waste yard, has long few — if any — companies in Kenya
FRANCIS NDERITU | NATION
of waste surpassed its holding capacity. effectively employing a circular
Employees of TakaTaka Solutions sort through trash collected around the city at the company’s compound
Established in 1975, and with no economy around waste and, in the
horizontal expansion of the grounds process, saving the environment located in Banana, Limuru on September 7, 2018.
after 43 years of accumulated gar- from devastation. (According to
bage, a 20-metre-high hill of waste Wikipedia, a circular economy “is On the day that we visit, a buyer a meticulous sorting process — the We never want to store the garbage
continues to grow. It has even spilt a regenerative system in which re- is loading flattened cardboard boxes grunt work that will turn out all the for a day because we do not have
over onto a nearby 3-hectare quarry. source input and waste, emission, into a truck destined for his recycling important and recyclable fragments enough space for that. Also, pig
In fact, the site was declared full and energy leakage are minimised plant. He will probably reprocess off the ghastly hodgepodge of trash farmers who pick up the food rem-
in 1996, some 22 years ago, but has by slowing, closing, and narrowing it into paper. TakaTaka Solutions that first lands at the compound’s nants can’t wait for long,” explains
continued to receive garbage as plans energy and material loops. This can exists for enterprises like these that gates. The company has become Paffenholz, whose major customers
to relocate it have repeatedly come a be achieved through long-lasting can repurpose whatever is brought in adept at extracting value from are residential areas, malls, and
cropper. Lack of land has been said design, maintenance, repair, reuse, through the gates of their site here castoffs. learning institutions.
to be one of the reasons. remanufacturing, refurbishing, and another in Kangemi. It runs a “We pick up the trash from our But TakaTaka Solutions, a fully
But, as this glaring garbage crisis recycling, and upcycling. This is in waste management model based on clients’ houses or businesses, just certified commercial waste company,
endures and officials at City Hall con- contrast to a linear economy which professional sorting of the trash. like any other garbage collector, like the hundreds many others that
tinue to scratch their heads over the is a 'take, make, dispose' model of But for their ‘trash’ customers in trucks. And either bring it here do the job around the city, doesn’t
growing mounds, at another much production.”) to want to engage, they must make or take it to the Kangemi site. And take its waste to Dandora. Rather,
smaller rubbish dump, a different The main aim is to regulate waste the scrap palatable. So, at both the day’s trash is taken through the the garbage is transported to the
story is unfolding. and encourage recycling. sites, everything is taken through process of sorting on the same day. Banana or Kangemi sites where the
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mainstory 25
200
kinds of bricks exists in Kenya,
only that a way must be found to
get rid of the stacks. He estimates
that they have almost 50 trucks of
styrofoam in stock. But he says
other than dispose it, and leave
The number of people the environment to deal with it,
employed at TakaTaka he is willing to take the chance,
Solutions and who are “for the sake of the environment.”
working at the Banana and On the whole, Paffenholz says
Kangemi sites the company is building its own
500kg
recycling capacity to ensure that
all or most of the trash is dealt
with and does not find its way
back into the environment.
For now, the company is only
The amount of waste that sorting and processing its own
each worker is able to sort waste. However, its CEO says
through every day in the they would charge USD7.5 per
course of their duties ton (Sh750) for any outside waste
2011
collection companies who wanted
to take their trash to TakaTaka
tables, women, who are majority of mal sector. It is characterised by a Daniel the more than two million tons Solutions’ sites. For city garbage
the employees here, each go through cherry-picking exercise mainly left Paffenholz, of solid waste every year over collectors to dump their waste at
the contents on their tables sorting to poor people, who make a living by at the the next decade. But the reality Dandora they pay Sh500 a tonne
The year that Daniel masterfully and swiftly and throwing material recovery in an unorganised company is that available space is already or Sh2,000 for a 4-tonne truck.
Paffenholz started his the different fractions: paper, plastic, manner. They pick some re-usable premises too strained to tackle the now 1.5 “But, before we can take an-
garbage collection company metal, glass, et cetera, et cetera, in waste fractions 'at source, turn-boys in Banana, million tonnes of trash per annum. ybody else’s waste, we need to
after returning from studies their designated sacks. of the garbage pick-up trucks who For that matter, Paffenholz says become more efficient …. get
in the UK
Limuru
In another gigantic sack, in goes pick the quick, easy to sell items Kenya’s cities must rethink their better at sorting and recycling,”
all the food scraps and other organic like cardboards and plastics from on Sep- waste management strategies as he says.
4,000
materials that can be decomposed. collection trucks, scavengers at tember 6, a means of reducing the cities’ ad- Asked why he is investing
These will end up at one extreme dumpsites' (often under un-human 2018. The verse environmental impacts. And millions of shillings in the extra
corner of the grounds where they work conditions). company he believes he is onto something processes when he could just sim-
will be composted to produce or- This is how the company that collects that can be replicated to solve ply deposit the trash at a landfill
ganic fertiliser. collects 1 per cent of Nairobi’s waste garbage, the enormous garbage problem like everybody else, he says, “It is
About 10 per cent of the organic is keeping the city clean by ensuring sorts them of Nairobi and other big cities. In always cheaper to just dump the
Tonnage of waste that is waste is bought by pig farmers while that the trash it collects does not out, and fact, his future plan is to devolve waste we collect somewhere and
collected in Nairobi every 90 per cent is taken through the find itself trashed back in the envi- distributes the service to other major cities forget about it rather than build a
day composting process and is sold to ronment. According to Paffenholz, that are faced with the garbage site like this one, transport it here
to traders
farmers as organic fertiliser. the future of waste management is problem. and employ people to sort. This is
interested
Organic waste — which is the in reducing what ends up in landfills In addition to the compost- an expensive undertaking on the
vast majority of the total garbage by recycling most of what can be
in recy- ing equipment at Banana, soon whole, but it makes not only more
collected — constitutes about 60 to recycled before disposal. cling. TakaTaka will itself start feeding economic sense in the long-term,
FRANCIS
65 per cent of the 40 to 45 tonnes Yet Paffenholz thinks they have some of the materials into new but it also reduced the overall
NDERITU |
of waste stream that ends up here barely scratched the surface. “This production processes and has environmental costs”.
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daily. Yet for every five tonnes of is nothing considering we don’t already invested in two recycling Even after all the work, in the
organic waste he gets one tonne of even cover 1 per cent of the waste units one for plastic and another past the company has sometimes
compost at the end. generated.” for styrofoam. given out recovered materials for
Paffenholz notes, “A 50kg bag of “What we are trying to do is “We are starting to invest in our free. “Because we know it will
organic fertiliser goes for Sh750. to do something better than the recycling equipment. We already not end up in the environment
The moneymaking is yet to happen dumpsites. Most waste is disposed have some of the recycling equip- as a pollutant. It makes more en-
on that side of the business.” of at the main dumpsites of Dan- ment for some of the components vironmental and economic sense
The recyclable materials that are dora, Kayole or Ngong. This is on site … we are waiting for a if everything is recycled,” says
left are exhaustively sorted to get all the standard operating model of couple other equipment to get to Paffenholz.
that can be got out of them. “We are pretty much all waste companies Kenya and we’ll start recycling In the past, TakaTaka Solutions
company operates a professional able to recycle about 95 per cent of in the city. There had to be an al- both plastic and styrofoam,” says was the one looking for clients but
sorting outfit. A few dozen women the waste, which is quite impressive. ternative,” says the ardent advocate Paffenholz, as it becomes appar- today the clients, mostly inspired
will be waiting to sort it. The com- It’s just about 5 per cent of the frac- for recycling and reuse. Paffenholz ent that there are some fractions by the environmental conscious-
pany has about 60 people working tions that we have been disposing says he decided to make a go at that the Kenyan market is not ness of the way in which they
on the Banana site and 200 staff in at landfills,” says Paffenholz, as he the trash business after coming of sufficiently equipped to recycle. handle the waste, come knocking
total. The sorters do about 500kgs gives us a tour of the site. age and realising how unsafely the He says his company is ven- at their door. Kenya lacks efficient
of trash a day each. In comparison, the recycling community he lived in Mombasa turing into areas of recycling that waste collection and disposal
Paffenholz has managed to build rate anywhere else in the country dealt with trash. In 2011, when he others have stayed away from like systems. Takataka Solutions’ sites
a sustainable business model out of is about 5 per cent. In fact, most returned into the country from the glass and styrofoam. readily demonstrates that efficient
trash that ensures the environment of the waste, particularly in low UK where he had gone for further “Things like paper and plastic waste management is possible if
also benefits. The sorting sites are income settlements, does not get education, the journey to turn waste are profitable to recycle,” he notes, only there were deliberate efforts
licensed by National Environment collected at all. into resourceful materials started “but glass rarely, if ever, is profit- by counties to tackle the waste
Management Authority (NEMA). Material recovery mostly in earnest. able. Same for styrofoam.” menace. “All trash should go to
At least 1 per cent of the 4,000 depends only on the infor- But the Kenyan-German admits An employee on the grounds professional sorting sites where we
tonnes of solid waste collected in the that when he started, he did not tells us the material stacked up can get a lot more and do more for
city everyday ends up at the two visualise the waste regenerative high to the ceiling in the back, tak- the environment,” he says.
locations sitting on three quarters enterprise that TakaTaka solutions ing about half of the storage on the In his analysis, Nairobi could
and six acres at the Kangemi and “We are able to recycle has morphed into today. grounds is styrofoam. Apparently save up to 95 per cent of the space
Banana sites respectively. There about 95 per cent of Recognising that landfills pollute no recycler exists in Kenya yet for it is currently using at the Dandora
are plans to establish another the waste, which is soils, groundwater and air, he says the material that is very common site if it adopted the kind of stra-
such site in Thogoto most likely quite impressive. It’s the implications of emptying their in insulation packaging. tegic waste management scheme
in the next few months, as the just about 5 per cent trash at the Dandora landfill, became “Because it is harder to recycle he has employed.
business expands. apparent after joining the business. nobody really comes for it so we Asked if it is a challenge he
of the fractions that we
Back at the Banana establish- And in future, as the city’s popula- have to get equipment ourselves to would be willing to take, he says
ment, rows of massive tables
have been disposing at tion grows, according to Paffenholz recycle. So we are bringing in a ma- “yes”, but adds, “although that
hanging with about 20 different landfills.” "closing the loops" for municipal chinery that will crush it compact would require well thought-out
sacks on the sides, are swarmed solid waste management alone it and make construction-building partnerships with the counties
with all manner of things. At the would mean successfully tackling blocks out of it,” says Paffenholz, and other waste collectors.”
26 RELATIONSHIPS Monday, September 10, 2018 | DAILY NATION
ROSES & THORNS: A THRIVING RELATIONSHIP IS MARKED BY HONESTY, SELFLESSNESS AND RESPONSIBILITY, AS WELL AS COMMITMENT TO ONE’S PARTNER
1
a domestic argument and went Excluding your partner
back to her parents’ home. Our from important decisions
differences stem from the fact that by refusing to listen to their
my wife is disrespectful of me and contributions
insults me openly. To make matters
2
worse, I suspect that she has been Ignoring or under-estimat-
having an affair with other men, ing your partner’s feelings
and even our watchman. We have by insinuating that they
a two-year-old child. I still love my need to instead get over such
wife very much, and she says she feelings
loves me as well and would want
3
to come back home. My problem Branding each other as
is that I am conflicted and I am not dreamers and ignoring the
sure of her real intentions. Should I true future dreams and
take her back? Please help. desires that they have nurtured
hoping that one day they will
Hi, become a reality
There are several issues that you
4
may first need to clarify and deal Becoming overly critical of
with if your marriage is going to each other instead of mak-
offer you the happiness you intend ing a positive effort to pay
for both of you. compliments to each other
First of all, you have to deal with
5
the issue of your wife’s abusive nature. Dismissing your partner’s
You must find out the real reasons ideas and choosing to
behind her insults. In most cases, question their judgement
a partner’s abusive tendencies are instead of seeking to under-
caused by certain triggers which must stand why they do what they do
be identified and dealt with. the way they do it
Find her emotional triggers and
6
deal with them. This is the only way Being quick to always
you will be able to live in peace. If the make unrealistic demands
things you do or the way you deal with that you cannot meet your-
self or fulfil.
her is the trigger, then you may need
to find other ways of relating with her.
7
Always comparing your
Secondly, it is clear from your
partner’s performance to
confession that your wife has no
others
respect for you. The real issue, in
such a scenario, is to find out why
your spouse does not respect you.
Most spouses lose respect for their about an issue or a person. What you
partners when one chooses to be are feeling now had previously been
judgmental and critical of the other.
Praise and affirmation cement a
course she can. The choice is yours.
However, what you opt to do with the SORT OUT YOUR Hi
drowned by anger and displeasure
arising from the arguments you had
relationship while criticism divides issues that are standing in the way It is amazing how we never see leading to your break-up.
and builds animosity. One only feels
a sense of respect for another when
is the key to the future you desire to
see. There is need for you to embrace
ISSUES BEFORE the value of the people we love until
that person is removed from us per-
Each one of you have things to
deal with if the reconnection has to
the gesture is reciprocated.
When one spouse appears to feel
values that lead to healthy living in a
relationship. TAKING HER BACK manently or temporarily as a result
of some issue. Sadly, as quickly
work. I suggest that you take things
slowly and not rush into getting
superior to their significant other, it Respect each other’s feel- as we fall in love, the same may back together. Try and go through
often results in pride and arrogance ings and viewpoints on issues Hi, happen when it comes to breaking the process of questioning yourself
on their part and elicits a negative Be mindful of each oth- I am 25-year-old man and broke a relationship. Many great relation- using the pointers I raised above.
reaction from their partner. er’s opinions, likes and dislikes up with my girlfriend 10 months ago ships may end up breaking due to Something caused the arguments
Value is hidden in the words we Build a healthy camaraderie as you after a domestic tiff. It has taken unresolved issues, being ungrateful, to erupt. Working of this will lead
speak and actions we show to our move toward making joint decisions the break-up for me to realise just or refusing to acknowledge the inad- to living in freedom and peace. The
spouse. This is what increases the
level of responsibility.
Phillip on key issues.
Be open and frank on is-
how much this lady means to me.
I have begged for her forgiveness
equacies that exist. Accepting that
weaknesses exist opens the door to
consequences arising from the sep-
aration must be dealt with. Did the
Lacking personal responsibility Kitoto sues that border on disrespect and, last week, she accepted my joint efforts to look for solutions. separation lead to other unhealthy
is the result of one feeling left out, Be deliberate and intentional in apology but on certain conditions. The two of you got into some connections or attachments that
demeaned, or unfairly treated. If investing in each other rather that She says that she still has feelings argument that made you separate. need to be untangled?
your wife feels unfairly treated and making demands all the time. for me but I need to give her time Nothing is unfixable. However, you What I would request is for you
ignored, then she will seek attention Learn to be accommodative and un- to sort things out on her side. must: 1) Accept that something to seek disclosure on what issues
elsewhere. derstanding when it comes to issues My question is; will this really went wrong leading you to break she desires to be dealt with before
Thirdly, you have mentioned on which you stand on opposing sides work? I love her very much up; 2) Identify the specific issues you can get back together. You have
that you suspect unfaithfulness. In Carefully choose the battles to and have not found the space that caused the arguments; 3) Ac- to take this journey of rebuilding
a relationship where connection is fight. to love another girl since she left. knowledge the impact and damage this love life together. There should
lost, be it through such issues as the Not every battle is bene- that the arguments had on the re- be no secrets. Each of you need
ones described above, one or both ficial to the relationship lationship; 4) List down the issues to fully disclose your displeasure,
partners are bound to seek attention Take personal responsibility “When one spouse and identify what it will take to fix anger, and fears. Disclosure has
elsewhere. for shortcomings and mistakes. appears to feel superior the dent caused by the argument. a way of opening up wounds that
It is your duty to look for and seal Learn to not only value each to their significant other, Love is a choice and should be could take time to heal. However, I
these loopholes. No one understands other but treat each other better based on more than mere feelings. would rather this happens so long
it often results in pride and
the dynamics of your marriage better than you treat yourselves. Knowing that feelings have a way of as it leads to a determined effort
than yourself. You must, therefore, Affirm each other as you look
arrogance on their part and changing is important in revealing to jointly seek solutions to these
work hard at unearthing the underly- for ways to cover each other’s elicits a negative reaction how at times it becomes risky to issues together.
ing issues and look for ways to bridge weak areas instead of exposing from their partner.” fully base one’s decisions on them.
the gaps created. and celebrating them for personal Sometimes, circumstances have Send your relationship questions to
Can she come back to you? Of advantage. a way of changing how we feel dn2@ke.nationmedia.com
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between prolonged
breathing in polluted air.” Sceptics exist.
They argue the study doesn’t establish the
politics of fear’
breathing in polluted air exact mechanism through which pollution
causes cognitive decline. Moreover, the
LOS ANGELES, Sunday
and cognitive decline data isn’t representative enough while Former US president Barack
the researchers say the distribution of Obama yesterday urged voters to
N
o dispute exists that people are subjects studied makes allowance for that. mobilise and return control of Con-
born with ability to acquire knowl- Additionally, the study says precious gress to Democrats as he denounced
edge through thought, experience little about children. They breath plenty what he said was the "politics of fear"
and senses—cognation—some with little; of air between birth and age six years. dividing the country.
others plenty. But that doesn’t necessarily By breathing polluted air, plausibly dec- Mr Obama told a large and enthu-
remain so. ades later they would have lost plenty siastic crowd in Anaheim, California
For a variety of reasons, mostly medi- of mother wit; become more stupider — in the traditionally Republican
cal, including diseases like dementia and than at birth. So, what’s the big deal? It’s stronghold of Orange County — that
Alzheimer, cognitive ability declines. A possible to argue most people don’t live the nation was "in a challenging mo-
new study published in the Proceedings PHOTO I AFP in China or India, where of an estimated ment." Casting aside the traditional
of the National Academy of Sciences, a An Indian schoolboy cycles to school amid heavy smog in Amritsar. 2.7 billion people on Earth, 36 per cent, low profile of a former president, Mr
US journal, now suggests a link also exists do. In any case, very brilliant minds exist Obama returned to the campaign
between prolonged breathing in polluted there. But the study is an apt warming trail on Friday in Illinois in an effort
air and cognitive decline. second with 23 cities accounting for 9.2 Forbes magazine, sums the findings. for those who live where air pollution to help Democrats running in the
Researchers from Yale and Peking per cent. By the way, media reports are “What they [researchers] found is that isn’t as bad. upcoming midterm elections.
universities followed 25,000 people in this July, people in Beijing witnessed increased exposure to air pollution is The World Health Organization esti- In Anaheim on Saturday, he
162 random counties of China in a course blue skies they hadn’t seen in a decade. linked to cognitive decline. mates seven million premature deaths said voters needed to send a clear
of four years—2010-2014. All were given For air pollution proxy the researchers “Men were more cognitively impacted occur each year due to air pollution. Why signal in November that they want
math and verbal tests while their exposure chose sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and by pollution than women. In addition, age add cognitive deficiencies? If a link of to "reverse that cycle of anger and
to polluted air was recorded using official other particles, some so minute they can played an important factor, with elderly cognitive deficit and air pollution has been division" and "restore some sanity
national air pollution data. Incidentally, penetrate the skin of human cells. They much more susceptible to cognitive noted in China, it can happen anywhere. in our politics."
China’s 178 cities accounts for 71.2 per then flow in the blood stream and lodge decline when exposed to air pollution. Although Obama did not refer to
cent of the world’s 250 ones with the themselves in body organs, including “Lastly, the study found a link that less the president by name, his intent
(cmbitiru@hotmail.com)
dirtiest air cocktail. India comes a distant the brain. One, Trevor Nace, writing in educated men and women were more was clear. (AFP)
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DAILY NATION | Monday, September 10, 2018 Business | 29
BUSINESS
High fuel prices ‘a threat to Kenyan exports’ Sister firms
BY CHARLES MWANIKI will become even more expensive, and that businesses In the first six months of the year, the performance
survive bank
The VAT on petroleum products risks hurting Ken-
ya’s exports to the region at a time when the country’s
may also struggle to get back input VAT on fuel from
the Treasury, which will only serve to raise the cost
of doing business.
of exports in regional economies was mixed, growing
significantly in Tanzania, marginally in Rwanda and
falling in Uganda.
bid to sell
strong currency is hampering the competitiveness of
local goods.
“The effects of the same will affect all aspects of the
‘Big Four’ agenda with various products meant to make
Exports to Uganda fell by Sh245.6 million to Sh25.7
billion in the six months to June compared to the same
their assets
Manufacturers face higher input prices where they the vision a reality such as cement, agro-processing, period last year, while Tanzania exports rose by Sh2.4 BY SAM KIPLAGAT
use diesel-powered machinery to produce goods while logistics (including air travel), and paints, to mention billion to Sh12.3 billion.
transport costs to regional markets will also rise. but a few, likely to go up, increasing the costs of local Exports to Rwanda were up by just Sh21.6 million Kwale Cement Factory and a sister
The government started levying the 16 per cent tax products,” said KNCCI in a statement. to Sh7.16 billion, while exports to Egypt rose by Sh2.1 company, Rising Star Commodities,
on petroleum products from September 1, increasing “While businesses can claim the tax as input tax, billion to Sh10.1 billion. have stopped the Bank of Africa from
the price of diesel by Sh12.34 to Sh115.08 per litre. the chamber is also concerned with the pace at which This growth is now threatened by the impending auctioning four of its properties in to
However, the High Court suspended the new tax on the Kenya Revenue Authority has in the past refunded rise in cost of manufacturing goods, as well as the recover a debt.
Thursday. The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce VAT, with the delays ranging from months to years and divergence in exchange rate performance against the Justice P.J.O. Otieno saved the
and Industry (KNCCI) has now warned that local goods the impact this has on businesses.” Us dollar between these countries and Kenya. pair from the gavel after ruling that
a notice under Section 96(2) of the
Land Act, a mandatory requirement,
was never served upon them.
Energy> Coming aboard of wind sources expected to cancel 16 percent rate effect He said that alone was enough to
show a prima facie case had been
established and, therefore, the right
T
he Energy ministry has ruled out notices to the two firms.
out an increase in electricity “In light of the uncertainty of the
charges following the Sep- dispatch date and lack of proof of
tember 1 implementation of a 16 postage, I am satisfied that the appli-
per cent VAT on petroleum prod- cants have shown that the provisions
ucts despite a sizeable amount of of Section 90 of the Land Act were
thermal energy being injected into not properly complied with. This
the national grid. means the applicants have demon-
Energy Principal Secretary strated that they have a prima facie
Joseph Njoroge said the Marsabit case with a probability of success,”
310MW wind power being incor- Justice Omollo ruled.
porated into the grid would offset
VAT charges, leaving electricity
bills largely unchanged. BRIEFLY
“Because we will have the wind HEALTHCARE
power into our grid, the quantity
of diesel used in the thermal power
Doctors lose bid to
generators will be significantly re-
FILE | NATION
rename allowance
duced to the extent that consumers a bid to make electricity cheaper Ministry of Energy to look into the 310 megawatts, which is enough Two doctors have lost a bid to
will not feel the 16 per cent VAT on following recommendations by country’s generation mix. to power up to one million homes. reverse a decision by the Ministry
petroleum products. an energy task force set up by the Final tests on the 400V line It is also the single largest Pylons at the
Lake Turkana of Health to rename emergency
“We are confident of the strength set to evacuate the wind power generation source that will be incor- allowance as doctors’ allowance.
of the wind around Lake Turkana, are ongoing after its challenging porated into the grid once the lines, Wind Power The applicants were aggrieved by
where the turbines are located so construction that saw the govern- which also have a 500-kilometre project (LTWP)
Take out point an advisory from the Salaries and
its impact is quite guaranteed,” Mr ment suspend Spanish contractor extension from Suswa to Nairobi, in Loiyangalani Remuneration Commission (SRC)
Njoroge said last week. Grupo Isolux Corsan, which went are powered. District, Marsabit because doctors who do not serve
He was responding to concerns WHY YOU DON’T into financial distress delaying the Geothermal accounted for 44 per County. in hospitals and health facilities
expressed by the Senate Committee NEED TO WORRY line’s completion. cent of the total energy purchased or who perform administrative
on Energy over the impact of the Once energised, the 436-kilo- or 4,451GWh in the period to June functions were excluded. Doctors
Mr Joseph Njoroge also
new tax on fuel that has drawn metre Loyangalani-Suswa line will last year, while hydro provided Evans Kedogo and Wangari
emphasised that consumers
criticism across the country for hook the wind power onto the grid, 3,341GWh or 33 per cent, according Karanja challenged the move,
will not have to worry about
its expected impact on the cost boosting the renewal energy levels to Kenya Power. which was introduced in a return-
the Sh1 billion penalty that
of living. into the generation mix. Thermal power plants contri- to-work formula, saying it was
was to be loaded on monthly
The contribution of the die- Mr Njoroge said the consumer bution to the total energy mix irrational and discriminatory. But
electricity bills should the
sel-fired thermal power plants to power line completion have would not have to worry about the increased to 21 per cent from 13 Justice Maureen Onyango said
the total energy mix increased to 21 been delayed beyond the Sh1 billion penalty that was to be per cent in 2016. the doctors’ call allowance was
per cent from 13 per cent in 2016. September deadline. loaded on monthly electricity bills Another 50MW solar powered introduced for a very legitimate
The Lake Turkana wind power should the power line have delayed energy is set to be incorporated into purpose being to compensate
generation relief comes at a time beyond the September deadline. the grid before the end of the year doctors who are required to be
when the government is seeking to Lake Turkana Wind Power is the reducing the 14 per cent reliance on call.
shed thermal power generators in largest in Africa with a capacity of on diesel powered power plants. —Sam Kiplagat
30 | Pictorial Monday, September 10, 2018 | DAILY NATION
Monday Pictorial
Software Group business Pioneer Road
development manager Safety Consultants
Miroslav Antonov, MD Habel Amakobe
Unaitas Board member (right) with
Erastus Mwangi, Dakawou Transport
chairman supervisory Ltd MD Mohamed
committee Solomon Abdulle after
Gichina, CEO Tony PRSC launched
Mwangi, supervisory a drivers scheme
member John Kiiru, at a stakeholders
board member Felix meeting. The
Kamau, Mr Francis Mburu wellness initiative
and and Ms Alexandra will enhance
Bizerova, senior project CHECKMATE,
manager Software a road safety
Group, during a visit to programme
company offices in Sofia, launched by
Bulgaria. National Transport
and Safety
Authority.
Ahadi Kenya
Trust CEO
Stanley
Kamau and
Maragua MP
Mary Waithera
(second left)
treat jigger-
infested
children of
Gathungururu
and Wathiani
schools in
Maragua
Constituency.
They donated
sanitary
towels, shoes Total communications manager Gerald Matola (right) explains the benefits of using
and slippers ‘Total Rubia’ oil to Mr Charles Busolo, a mechanic on Kirinyaga Road, Nairobi during
to more than the launch of the ‘Total Rubia’ promotion. Looking on is Total Kenya lubricants sales
1,000 pupils. manager Oliver Biyogo (left). A hundred motorcycles and Sh3 million in cash will be
won during the two-month promotion that ends in October.
Madaraka
Express service
assistant
manager
Ephantus
Mugo assists
a passenger
to place her
suitcase in the
luggage rack
shortly before
the departure
of the train at
Nairobi terminal.
The train has
attracted a
huge number of
travellers from
August.
National Bank of Kenya MD and chief executive Wilfred Musau (middle foreground), Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor Paul
Wainaina (third left) with bank and university workers during a courtesy call to the institution of higher learning. The bank
enjoys a cordial relationship with the university and has a fully pledged branch at the main campus.
Environment
Cabinet
Secretary
Keriako Tobiko
(right) engages
forestry players
in Enoosupukia
during a visit to
a nursery as part
of the ongoing
conservation
efforts.
Environmentalist and chairman of Mt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy Humphrey
Kariuki and Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala share a light
moment with Kenya Cultural Centre chairman Nicholas Moipei at the Premiere
of Tinga Tinga Tales Musical show. Mt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy is supporting
the staging of the children’s musical showing at the Kenya Cultural Centre
(formerly Kenya National Theatre) as part of its efforts to raise awareness on
the critically endangered Kenya Mountain Bongo.
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1. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN BONDENI AREA, MOMBASA 5. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN RUAKA, KIAMBU COUNTY NB: Pictures of the aforementioned Motor Vehicles & Goods can be viewed at our website
www.garam.co.ke
COUNTY ON TUESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11.00 A.M AT OUR OFFICES CONDITIONS OF SALE
ON 5TH FLOOR, WESTERN HEIGHTS, KARUNA ROAD NAIROBI 1. All intending bidders are requested to make a deposit of Kshs100,000.00 for the Motor vehicles
ON MONDAY THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 12.00 NOON AT THE and Kshs 20,000.00 for all other items. 2. Payment terms will be Cash at the fall of the hammer.
All that parcel of land known as TITLE NO. KIAMBAA/RUAKA/5043 & 5044, OFF
OFFICES OF FIVE ELEVEN AUCTIONEERS SITUATED AT GATHECHA HOUSE, 3. Viewing shall be from 10.09.2018. Detailed catalogues are available at Kshs 200.00.
LIMURU ROAD, RUAKA TOWNSHIP, KIAMBU COUNTY both registered in the name of
ROOM NO. 9, OFF MOI AVENUE, NEXT TO ELEPHANT TUSKS, MOMBASA CITY
GEORGE KARIUKI MUNYUA g/t LEAH WANJIRU G. KARIUKI & GEORGE KARIUKI
All that parcel of land known as L.R NO. MOMBASA/BLOCK XLVI/34 APARTMENT MUNYUA c/o P.O Box 63200-00619 Nairobi. The properties are situated approximately
F5 BONDENI AREA, MOMBASA COUNTY registered in the name of SHABBIR 2.0 kms from Ruaka Trading Centre in Kiambu County and 450 meters off Limuru Road.
SIDIK OMAR t/a SHABEEN HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES c/o P.O Box 16933- They are also to the south west of Posh Court apartments and to the south east of
80100 Mombasa. The property is situated along Mji wa Kale road, a few metres off Joyland School. Plot No. 5043 measures approx. 0.038 of a hectare (0.0939 of an acre)
Nasser road, behind National Bank, Bondeni area, Mombasa County. Developed while plot No. 5044 measures DSSUR[KHFWDUHVDFUHVand are jointly
on the plot is a seven storey block of apartments, with fourteen (14) two-bedroomed developed with a four-bedroomed (master en suite) maisonette having attached
apartments and one (1) three-bedroomed apartment. Our subject is the three- double storey two-bedroomed guest wing, a one-bedroomed servant’s quarter, a
bedroomed (two en suite) µ$SDUWPHQW 1R )¶ RQ WKH WRS PRVW ÀRRU PDVWHU single storied house and some structures forming a homestead. The title is freehold
bedroom with a Jacuzi; staff quarters ensuite with a shower room having an interest. Mains water and electricity are connected to the properties while drainage is to
Email: info@dalalitraders.co.ke
overhead shower, w.c and wash hand basin (built-up area 1,620 sq. ft. approx.) a septic tank.
The title is leasehold interest for a term of 999 years w.e.f 01.12.2012 at a peppercorn PUBLIC AUCTION
(if demanded) annual ground rent. Mains water and electricity and sewer are 6. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN NOONKOPIR AREA, KITENGELA, Duly instructed by Avic –International Beijing (E.A) Co. Ltd, we shall on Friday 21st
connected to the property. KAJIADO COUNTY September 2018 sell the under mentioned trucks by public auction at 11:00 am at the
premises of Avic – Showroom along Mombasa Road.
2. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ON NJUMBI ROAD, LAVINGTON ON TUESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11.00 A.M AT OUR OFFICES
ON 5TH FLOOR, WESTERN HEIGHTS, KARUNA ROAD WESTLANDS, NAIROBI NO. REG MAKE MODEL BODY Y.O.M
NAIROBI COUNTY
All that parcel of land known as /512.$-,$'2.,7(1*(/$1221.23,5 1 KCH 110Z SHACMAN LORRY TIPPER 2015
ON TUESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11.00 A.M AT OUR AREA KITENGELA KAJIADO COUNTY registered in the name of ALLAN KAMAU 2 KCH 071Z SHACMAN LORRY TIPPER 2015
OFFICES ON 5TH FLOOR, WESTERN HEIGHTS, KARUNA ROAD WESTLANDS, MBUGUA c/o P.O Box 23068-00604 Kiambu and/or c/o P.O Box 23068-00604 Nairobi.
NAIROBI The property is located in the Noonkopir area, in the neighbourhood of International CONDITIONS OF SALE
All that parcel of land known as L.R NO. 3734/507 NO. 19 NJUMBI ROAD Bible School and approx. 4.5 km from the far surfaced Namanga road, Kitengela, 1. Viewing of the trucks can be done at Avic- showroom along Mombasa Road as details
LAVINGTON-NAIROBI COUNTY registered in the name of OTHAYA GROUP Kajiado County. It measures approximately 0.04 hectares (0.0988 of an acre) and is are not warranted by the auctioneers or our principal.
LIMITED g/t LIMURU HILLS LIMITED, HIGHGROVE HOLDINGS LIMITED & THE undeveloped. The title is freehold interest. Mains electricity services are available for 2. All interested bidders are required to pay a refundable deposit of Kshs. 100,000/= to
connection; water is obtained from boreholes while drainage would be to a septic tank.
OTHAYA GROUP LIMITED c/o P.O Box 31398-00600 Nairobi. The subject property obtain a bidding number at our offices in form of a BANKERS CHEQUE.
is situated on Njumbi Road, in Lavington Estate, Nairobi approximately 9.5kms from 7. AGRICULTURAL CUM RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN NGORANO 3. The declared purchaser must deposit 25% of the purchase price by close of business
the city centre of Nairobi. It measures approximately 0.319 hectares (0.788 of VILLAGE, NYERI COUNTY auction day and the balance paid within Fourteen (14) days from the auction date, failure to
an acre) and is developed with an older style, solid part double, part single storey which the money received including the deposit will be forfeited.
residential house having four bedrooms and two bathrooms with an attached ON THURSDAY THE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 12.00 NOON OUTSIDE THE 4. Sale is subject to reasonable reserve price.
laundry/store block (3,344 sq.ft). A servant quarter block is also provided (495 sq MAIN POST OFFICE IN NYERI TOWN
ft). The title is freehold interest. Mains electricity and water are connected; drainage All that parcel of land known as TITLE NO. RUGURU/KARUTHI/140 NGORANO
is to a septic tank. Rates payable per annum Kshs53,750, outstanding rates as at VILLAGE KARUTHI SUB-LOCATION, NYERI COUNTY registered in the name of
18.01.2018 Kshs125,986. PETER MAHU MUTHEE g/t NEW AGE DEVELOPERS & CONSTRUCTORS LIMITED
NB: A deposit of 10% must be paid in cash or banker’s cheque at the fall of the c/o P.O Box 1223-10101 Karatina. The property is situated about one (1) km from
hammer. Ngorano Health Centre, about 8.7 kms from Rutagati to Kabiruini tarmacked road. It is
about 13.6 kms from Nairobi to Nyeri highway. It measures approximately 1.09 hectares
3. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (BLOCK OF FLATS) IN ONGATA (2.70 acres) and is developed with double storey building, Guest House building,
RONGAI TOWN KAJIADO COUNTY (WITH MONTHLY RENTAL two (2No) servants quarter, ablution block, water tank, external round platform and
INCOME OF KSHS 292,000) watchman’s sentry. Accommodation comprises: (1) Double storey Main House:-
four-bedroomed (two-ensuite) and a basement garage for three (3No) cars (2) Guest
ON TUESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11.00 A.M AT OUR House: three-bedroomed (3) water tank (4) Servants Quarter 1: one-bedroomed PUBLIC AUCTION
OFFICES ON 5TH FLOOR, WESTERN HEIGHTS, KARUNA ROAD WESTLANDS & Block 2: two rooms. The title is freehold interest. Mains water and electricity are Duly instructed by our principals (the financiers), we shall sell by public auction the under
NAIROBI connected while drainage is to a septic tank. mentioned properties on Wednesday 26th September 2018 at our offices along Kijabe
All that parcel of land known as L.R NO. 23124/13 VMS TOWERS ONGATA RONGAI, Street next to Universal Church starting at 10:30 a.m.
KAJIADO COUNTY registered in the name of GEORGE KAMAU THUGGE c/o P.O
8. AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY IN KABUTA VILLAGE, KIAWARA
Box 14040-00800 Nairobi. The property is situated within Ongata Rongai Township AREA, NYERI COUNTY A. PRIME RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX UNIT IN KILIMANI AREA, NAIROBI
APARTMENT NO. D10, (I.R 131206) SITUATED ON FOURTH FLOOR (DUPLEX
behind Tusky’s Supermarket. UNIT) BLOCK D ON LR. NO. 1/380, GLENBROOKE APARTMENTS, KILIMANI
ON THURSDAY THE 27 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 12.00 NOON OUTSIDE THE
TH
The property thereon is popularly known as VMS Towers. It measures approximately AREA, NAIROBI COUNTY. The subject property is in Glenbrooke Apartments, Kilimani area,
MAIN POST OFFICE IN NYERI TOWN
0.0405 hectares (0.1 acres) and is developed with WZR1R¿YHVWRUH\EORFNVRI approximately 3.5 kilometres to the West of Nairobi city centre. Its located along the junction of
All that parcel of land known as 7,7/( 12 1<(5,8$621<,52 .$%87$
ÀDWVFRPSULVLQJIRXURQHEHGURRPHGÀDWVVL[WHHQWZREHGURRPHGÀDWV Chaka and Tigoni roads, directly opposite Tigoni Towers. Tenure is leasehold interest, registered in
VILLAGE KIAWARA AREA, NYERI COUNTY registered in the name of EDDS the name of Mohamed Rashid Hussein g/t Lakole Building and Construction Company
and parking bays. Accommodation comprises: (i) BLOCK A (approx. plinth area DESIGNERS LIMITED g/t NEW AGE DEVELOPERS & CONSTRUCTORS LIMITED
6,078 sq ft): JURXQG ÀRRU 7KUHH 1R RQHEHGURRPHG ÀDWV )LUVW ÀRRU two Limited. It comprises of four bedrooms and other accompanying facilities. Mains water, electricity
c/o P.O Box 1223-10101 Karatina. The property is situated adjacent to Giraffe Ark and sewer are connected to the property.
1RWZREHGURRPHGÀDWV2nd to 4thÀRRUVWZR1RWZREHGURRPHGÀDWVLL *DPH/RGJHLQ.DEXWD9LOODJH8DVRQ\LURVXEORFDWLRQDERXWNPVRII1\HULWR
BLOCK B (approx. plinth area 5,186 sq ft.): *URXQGÀRRU one (1) one-bedroomed B. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN LIKONI AREA, MOMBASA COUNTY
Nyahururu road, along a road branching off to the left before Kiawara Market enroute
ÀDWSDUNLQJED\V¿UVWÀRRUWZR1RWZREHGURRPHGÀDWV2nd to 4thÀRRUV from Nyeri Municipality. It is about 38kms from Nyeri Municipality Central Business Area. L.R. NO. MOMBASA/MS/BLOCK
WZRWZREHGURRPHGÀDWV The title is leasehold interest for a term of 99 years It measures approximately 1.13 hectares (2.8 acres) and is undeveloped. The title is 1/290, SHERRY BEACH AREA, LIKONI,
w.e.f 01.10.1992 at a revisable annual ground rent of Kshs1,370. Mains water and MOMBASA COUNTY. measuring 0.3902
freehold interest. Mains water and electricity are available for connection while drainage
Hectares or (0.9642Acres). The property is
electricity are connected to the property while drainage is to a septic tank. would be to a septic tank. in Shelly beach area, Likoni, Mombasa County. It
is situated about 650 metres off and to the left of
CONDITIONS OF SALE Likoni- Lungalunga highway deviating at the road
(1). All intending purchasers are requested to view the property and verify the details as these are not warranted by the auctioneers. (2). A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or banker’s leading to A.C.K Guest house, Likoni (Shelly Beach
cheque at the fall of the hammer. The deposit will however be 10% for property No. 2. The balance will thereafter be payable within thirty (30) days; the balance will however be road). It lies along the latter road about 20 metres
payable within 90 (ninety) days for property No. 3 to the chargee’s advocates. A bidding deposit of Kshs 1million for property No. 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7 (by way of banker’s cheque(s) will to the west of Petrol Service Station, Shelly beach
road. Tenure is Leasehold interest, registered in
EHPDQGDWRU\3OHDVHQRWHWKDWIDLOXUHWRSD\WKHEDODQFHE\WKHFRQ¿UPHGSXUFKDVHUZLOOUHVXOWLQIRUIHLWXUHRIDOOGHSRVLWVSDLG For all the aforementioned property, details
the name of Faduma Mohamud Moallim g/t
of encumbrancesLQFOXGLQJQDPHVDGGUHVVHVHWFWRJHWKHUZLWKXVHUDQGDQ\RWKHUUHVWULFWLRQVSOXVUDWHVUHQWVSD\DEOHZLOOEHPDGHDYDLODEOHRQUHTXHVWDWRXURI¿FHV(4). Sale of the Lakole Building and Construction Company.
above property will be subject to reserve prices and land board consent if applicable. (5)&RQGLWLRQVRIVDOHDUHDYDLODEOHRQUHTXHVWDWRXURI¿FHVDQGYLHZLQJRISURSHUW\LVSRVVLEOHGXULQJ Erected on the plot are:- Double storey residential
normal working hours by prior arrangements with ourselves. main house, Two roomed outbuilding, Servant quarter block, Ablution block serving the servant
quarter area, Garage house, External Kitchen and A classroom block. Mains water and electricity
are connected to the property. Drainage is into septic tanks.
C. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN MURERA COFFEE AREA, RUIRU
All those pieces of land known as L.R. NO.
RUIRU/MUGUTHA BLOCK 1/T 1304 & 1305,
MUGUTHA AREA, JUJA SUBCOUNTY,
Excellence & Integrity Auctioneers KIAMBU COUNTY. Measuring 0.1300
Hectares (0.0321 Acres) each. The properties
Auctioneers Repossesors • Debt Collectors • Investigators • Commission Agents are in Mukuyu area of Mugutha, Juja sub-county,
Kiambu County . they are situated about
2.7kilometresb off and to the left of Nairobi- Thika
superhighway deviating at Kimbo shops onto
PUBLIC AUCTION Ruiru- Kiganjo road, about 1.3 kilometres off and
Duly instructed by our principals, the Chargee’s we shall sell by public auction the under mentioned property with all to the left of the latter road deviating at Monross
the improvements and developments thereon. Hardware. They lie about 400metres to the west
VACANT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN KIPETO NASERIAN AREA –KAJIADO COUNTY of Tumaini Academy. Tenure is freehold interest,
ON THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2018 STARTING AT 11.00 O’CLOCK AT OUR OFFICES registered in the names of Alfred Muhuhu Gatinu & Felister Muthoni Njoroge. Developed
SITUATED AT LUTHULI HOUSE, LUTHULI AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR SUITE C16. on both plots is a Five bedroom partly double storey house, a store cum toilet and a temporary
All that piece of land known as L.R NO.L.R. NO. KAJIADO/KIPETO/3793.Measuringapproximately0.404 hectares store. Mains water and electricity are connected to the property while drainage is to a septic tank.
or 1.0 Acreand registered in the name of MONICA NJAMBI NJENGA P.O. BOX 15751-20100 NAKURU.The
property is in Naserian area of Kipeto Registration Section,Kajiado County. It is situated about 17.6km to the south CONDITIONS OF SALE
ofIsinya Trading Centre. It is located about 6.8km off and to the right of Isinya-Kajiado tarmac road deviating at Umma 1. All the interested purchasers are requested to view the property and verify the
University. It lies about 550metres to the North West of C.C. I. Naserian Church and lies adjacent to Brainsalana details for themselves as these are not warranted by neither the auctioneer nor
Academy. Immediate access road is earth surfaced but un- made. Piped water and mains electricity services are readily our principals.
available for connection into the subject property. Foul drainage would be into a septic tank or a pit latrine.
2. A refundable deposit of Kshs. 100,000/= to be paid in our office to obtain a bidding
CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. All interested buyers are requested to view the property and verify the details as these are not warranted by the number. No bidding whatsoever without the said number.
Auctioneers or the Chargee. 3. A deposit of 25% of the sale price must be paid in cash as banker’s cheque at
2. A refundable deposit of Kshs.100,000/= to obtain a bidding number. No bidding whatsoever without a bid number. the fall of the hammer and balance paid within 90 days to the chargees /chargee
3. A deposit of 25% must be paid in form of cash or banker’s cheque at the fall of the hammer. The balance will be advocates.
payable within thirty (30) days to the Chargee’s.
4. The sale of the properties is subject to a reserve price and land control board where applicable. 4. The sale is subject to a reserve price and other requisite consents.
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Conditions of Sale
1. All intending purchaser(s) are requested to view and verify the details themselves as these
are not warranted by the Auctioneer or our clients
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DONE
2. A refundable deposit of Ksh 1,000,000/= must be paid to obtain a bidding number. Please
note that NO bidding whatsoever without a bidding number.
C
MOTOR VEHICLES (SALVAGES) FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
Duly instructed by our principals, CORPORATE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, we Duly instructed by our principals, THE FINANCIERS, we shall sell by public auction the under mentioned
PUBLIC AUCTION shall sell by public auction the under mentioned ACCIDENT VEHICLES (SALVAGES) REPOSSESSED MOTOR VEHICLES ON:- TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD,
Under instructions received from our Principals, we shall sell by Public Auction the ON: THURSDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD, LUNGA LUNGA ALONG LUNGA LUNGA ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA, NAIROBI-STARTING AT 11:00 A.M.
ROAD – NAIROBI - STARTING AT 11.00 A.M.
undermentioned properties
REG. NO MAKE MODEL B/TYPE LOCATION REG. NO MAKE / MODEL B/TYPE Y.O.M TO BE VIEWED AT
1. A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN RACECOURSE ESTATE IN NAKURU COUNTY 1. KBK 125L TOYOTA COROLLA SALOON NILAM GARAGE, KISUMU
1. KAX 626R TOYOTA HARRIER S. WAGON 1999 A-PLUS MOTORS, THIKA RD
ON TUESDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11:00A.M. AT OUR OFFICES NACHA 2. KAX 636D TOYOTA CORSA SALOON TIM KINDA GARAGE, SALAMA
PLAZA, 3RD FLOOR ROOM 19 ALONG KIJABE ROW IN NAKURU TOWN 3. KAQ 855N TOYOTA MARK II SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD 2. KBY 143Q NISSAN CBA-Y50 SALOON 2007 A-PLUS MOTORS, THIKA RD
4. KAR 188F TOYOTA COROLLA AE 100 SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD
All that piece or parcel of land known as TITLE NUMBER NAKURU MUNICIPALITY 5. KAR 922D TOYOTA CARIB S. WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD 3. KCA 869R VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT S. WAGON 2008 LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD
BLOCK 1/1182 - RACECOURSE ESTATE, NAKURU COUNTY. The property is 6. KBJ 224F NISSAN X-TRAIL S. WAGON SUNDOWNER, THIKA RD 4. KBW 859J MAN TGA 26.440 6X2 P. MOVER 2007 LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD, MOMBASA RD
situated in Race Course Estate in Nakuru off Baringo Street at Umoja Primary School 7. KBB 847S NISSAN X-TRAIL S. WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD
and within the immediate neighbourhood of Racetruck Primary School and Racecourse 8. KBK 295M HONDA FIT S. WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD 5. KHMA 193D NISSAN UD KG53T SPECIAL PURPOSE CRANE 1999 LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD, MOMBASA RD
Shopping Centre. The property lies on coordinates 0018’30.1”S 36004’14.7”E or 9. KAV 698X SUZUKI ALTO S. WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD 6. ZF 3048 DOLL TRAILER HIGH SIDED 2015 LEGACY CONNECTIONS, NAKURU
-0.308363, 36.070736. The property measures 0.0294 Hectares or 0.07265 Acres 10. KAL 764Y SUZUKI ESCUDO S. WAGON PRIME TIME GARAGE, NAIVASHA
or thereabout. It is developed with a Three (3) Bedroomed bungalow with master 11. KAQ 606K MITSUBISHI GALANT SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD 7. KBZ 743V SCANIA R420 6X2 P. MOVER 2008 MUNNS ENTERPRISES, MOMBASA
bedroom ensuite and a servant’s quarter comprising 1No. room. Mains services water, 12. KAP 504G MITSUBISHI GALANT SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD
8. ZE 7772 LOAD 3 AXLE TIPPER TRAILER 2014 MUNNS ENTERPRISES, MOMBASA
electricity and sewer are connected to the property. The Title is Leasehold Interest 13. KAL 051X MITSUBISHI LANCER CB3A SALOON ABERDEW MOTORS, MOMBASA
14. KAG 191K ALFA ROMEO SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD CONDITIONS OF SALE:
held for a term of 66 years w.e.f. 1st September 1984 at an annual ground rent of
15. KCF 245J MITSUBISHI COLT S. WAGON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD 1. Viewing can be done at the VARIOUS LOCATIONS INDICATED ABOVE to verify the details, as these are
Kshs.404/= and is registered in the name of JOHN KIO KINUTHIA. not warranted by the Auctioneer or our principals AS SALE IS “ON – AS –IS – WHERE – IS – BASIS”.
16. KBK 196E MAZDA PREMACY S. WAGON POLICE GARAGE, KISUMU
2. A PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN KAREN, NAIROBI COUNTY 17. KAH 305D HYUNDAI SALOON LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD 2. Interested bidders are required to pay a refundable deposit of Kshs.100,000.00 in the name of
18. KBU 105V SCANIA P. MOVER LEAKEY’S STORAGE LTD, MOMBASA RD LEAKEY’S AUCTIONEERS WRREWDLQDELGGLQJQXPEHUDWRXURIÀFHVLQIRUPRIDBANKERS CHEQUE.
ON THURSDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11:00 A.M. AT OUR OFFICES, 3. The declared purchaser must deposit 25% of the purchase price by close of business auction day
WINDSOR HOUSE, 4TH FLOOR ROOM 4, ALONG UNIVERSITY WAY IN NAIROBI CONDITIONS OF SALE and the balance paid within seven (7) days from the auction date, failure to which the money received
1. Viewing can be done at the LOCATIONS INDICATED IN THE ADVERT ABOVE including the deposit will be forfeited.
All that piece or parcel of land known as L.R. NUMBER 12778/202 - KAREN, between MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2018 to THURSDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 4. Sale is subject to reasonable reserve prices.
NAIROBI COUNTY. The property is situated within Bosto Court off Langata South 2018 during normal working hours to verify the details as these are not
Road in Karen with approach to the property via Bosto Road that branches off warranted by the auctioneers or our principals. SALE WILL BE “ON – AS –IS –
WHERE – IS – BASIS”.
Langata South Road opposite Tangaza College in Nairobi County. The property lies 2. Interested bidders are required to pay a refundable deposit of KSHS. 50,000.00 Popman Hse, Behind Khoja Mosque, 3rd Flr Suit 3.09, Moi Avenue, Nairobi,
within coordinates 1020’59.17”S 36044’45.39”E. The property measures 0.1993 PER MOTOR VEHICLE WRREWDLQDELGGLQJQXPEHUDWRXURIÀFHVLQIRUPRID Kenya. Box 21841-00100 Tel: 0706759242, Email: josrickmarch@gmail.com
Hectares or 0.4923 Acres approximately. It is developed with an executive Five (5) banker’s cheque in the name of CORPORATE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. PUBLIC AUCTION
bedroomed Townhouse all ensuite built on three levels with a detached staff quarter NB. ONE BID PER MOTOR VEHICLE. Under instructions received from our principals we shall sell the under mentioned properties by Public auction.
accommodating 2No. bedrooms, a garage for 2No. cars and a gate house. Mains NB. ANY BID EXCEEDING KSHS. 1,000,000.00 (ONE MILLION) , WILL REQUIRE AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY AT KIUGA VILLAGE KIRINYAGA COUNTY ON
THE BIDDER TO TOP UP THEIR DEPOSITS BY AN ADDITIONAL KSHS. WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT KERUGOYA TOWNSHIP OUTSIDE MATATU
services electricity and water are connected while foul drainage is into a biodigestor. STAGE - 11.00AM.
200,000.00 ON THE SPOT.
7KLVLVDSULPHH[HFXWLYH¿YHEHGURRPHGWRZQKRXVHZLWKLQ.DUHQDUHD7KH7LWOHLV All that parcel of land known as TITLE NO. MWERUA/KAGIO/2560 registered I.N.O STEPHEN
Leasehold Interest for a term of 99 years w.e.f. 1st August 2002 at an annual ground 3. The declared purchaser MUST deposit 25% of the purchase price for all the KARANJA KARUMBA of P.O Box 385 – 01000 Thika measuring 0.21 Ha or 0. 52 Acres approximately.
vehicles bidded for by close of business auction day and the balance paid The property is in Kiuga village, Mutithi sub- Location Kirinyaga County. It is approximately 1.3 kms off
rent of Kshs.2,400/= (Revisable) and is registered in the name of HANNINGTON within SEVEN (7) DAYS from the auction date, failure to which the money Kagio – Ngurubani road and 3.7 km from Kagio Town. Kandongu and Kianyaga primary schools are in
ONYANGO OSODO and BETH WANGARI OSODO. received including the deposit will be forfeited. the neigbourhood. Developed on the plot is a three bedroomed incomplete bungalow constructed on
4. Payments MUST be in form of BANKERS CHEQUE in the favour of CORPORATE clay bricks. Mains water and electricity are readily available from the neighbourhood. Tenure is freehold.
3. A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN RIMPA AREA OFF MAGADI ROAD IN INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT NALEPO AREA-KAJIADO COUNTY ON TUESDAY 25TH
KAJIADO COUNTY 5. Sale is subject to reasonable reserve prices. SEPTMEBER 2018 AT OUR NAIROBI OFFICE POPMAN HOUSE 3RD FLR ROOM 309 –
N/B: 1. ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS TO PROVIDE THEIR ITAX CERTIFICATE BEHIND KHOJA MOSQUE – MOI AVENUE - 11.00AM .
ON THURSDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11:00A.M. AT OUR OFFICES, 2. FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.leakey’s.co.ke All that parcel of land known as NGONG/NGONG/58563 registered I.N.O JUSTUS MUTUA
WINDSOR HOUSE, 4TH FLOOR ROOM 4 ALONG UNIVERSITY WAY IN NAIROBI VUNDI of P.O.Box 12954-00100 Nairobi measuring 0.041Ha or 0.1013 of an Acre. The property is
situated about 500 metres off Ongata Rongai –Kiserian (Magadi) Road in Nalepo Area of Kajiado County.
All that piece or parcel of land known as TITLE NUMBER NGONG/NGONG/43653 Approach from the said road is via right turn past Rimpa onto Emanuel Road for about 400 metres
– RIMPA AREA, OFF MAGADI ROAD, KAJIADO COUNTY. The property is located .Developed on the plot is a 3bedroomed (master ensuite) bungalow. Mains water and electricity are
connected to the property. Tenure is freehold interest.
within an unnamed Court approximately 700m from Magadi Road and a further 300m
CONDITIONS OF SALE
from Rimpa Shopping Centre within Rimpa area of Kajiado County. The property 1. All intended Purchasers are required to view and verify the details of the property for themselves as
measures 0.047 of a Hectare or 0.116 of an Acre approximately. The property these are not warranted by the Auctioneers or the chargees.
is developed with a Three (3) Bedroomed Bungalow with master-ensuite. Mains 2. A Refundable deposit of Ksh. 100,000 to obtain bidding No. prior to the auction
3. A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or bankers cheque at the fall of the hammer and the balance
electricity and water are connected to the property while drainage is to a septic tank. to be paid within 90 days.
The property enjoys close proximity to the Magadi Road which is 700m away and 4. The Auctioneer has the right to reject any bid without giving any reason.
is tar surfaced. The Title is Freehold Interest registered in the name of VINCENT 5. Sale is subject to reserve price and the necessary Land Control Board consent where applicable.
PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
ONKUNDI MOGUCHE.
Duly instructed by our PRINCIPALS, THE CHARGEE’S ADVOCATE & CHARGEES,
4. A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN SWARA AREA WITHIN KITALE MUNICIPALITY in exercise of their statutory power of sale, under Land Act Section 90 and
Section 96 of the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya, we shall sell the
ON TUESDAY, 2ND OCTOBER 2018 AT 11:00A.M. OUTSIDE BARCLAYS BANK under mentioned properties together with all the improvements erected thereon
OF (K) LIMITED BUILDING IN KITALE TOWN by public auction on:-
All that piece or parcel of land known as TITLE NUMBER TRANS-NZOIA/KITALE A) TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2018, AT OUR OFFICES AT LEAKEY’S STORAGE
MUNICIPALITY BLOCK 1(LESSOS)/539 - SWARA AREA, KITALE MUNICIPALITY, LTD, LUNGA LUNGA ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA NAIROBI - STARTING AT
11.00 A.M.
TRANS-NZOIA COUNTY. The property lies off Kitale-Namanjalala Road branching
to the Northeast at the junction next to Swara Resort and approximately 430m from 1. PRIME APARTMENT SITUATED WITHIN KIHARA PARK APARTMENTS,
KIHARA, KIAMBU COUNTY
Hilltop Academy within Swara area of Kitale Municipality, Trans-Nzoia County. It lies
on GPS Co-ordinates 1002’23.8”N 35000’12.7”E. The property measures 0.071 of a All that property known as FLAT NO. C3 ERECTED ON L. R. NO. KIAMBAA / KIHARA
/ 2510 (KIHARA PARK APARTMENTS) KIAMBU COUNTY. The subject property is
Hectare or 0.175 of an Acre approximately. It is developed with a 1No. bedroomed HDVLO\LGHQWLÀDEOHDVFLAT NO. C3RQWKHVHFRQGÁRRURI.LKDUD3DUN$SDUWPHQWV
residential block and an external ablution block. Mains water and electricity services LOCATION: Kihara Park Apartments are located about 100 metres off Kihara-
are connected while drainage is to a pit-latrine. This is a prime residential property with Gacii Road turning off at St. Stephen A.C.K Kihara Church within Kihara, Kiambu
County. AREA: The plot extends to 0.101 hectares i.e. 0.2496 acres approximately.
close proximity to Kitale Town. The Title is Freehold Interest and is registered in the TENURE: Leasehold Interest for a term of 99 years with effect from 1st May,
name of FRANCIS LUSENO ASHONO. 2010 at a peppercorn rent. REGISTERED OWNER: The property is registered in
the name of RITA NYAGUTHII MURAGURI. IMPROVEMENTS: Erected thereon are
CONDITIONS OF SALE EORFNVRIÁDWVZKLFKDIIRUGDWRWDORI12$SDUWPHQWV7KHVXEMHFW$SDUWPHQW
FLAT NO. C3 for sale is a: THREE BEDROOMED APARTMENT WITH A PARKING
1. All intending Purchaser(s) are requested to view and verify the details for these are BAY. SERVICES: Main services water, electricity are connected to the property.
not warranted by the Auctioneer or our clients. Foul disposal is into a septic tank. The tarmacked Kihara-Gacii Road is about 100
metres away. Nairobi city centre is within a commuting distance.
2. A deposit of 25% MUST be paid by CASH or BANKERS’ CHEQUE at the
fall of the hammer and the balance be paid to the Chargee’s Advocates within a B) WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018, AT OUR OFFICES AT LEAKEY’S
STORAGE LTD, LUNGA LUNGA ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA NAIROBI -
Period of Ninety (90) Days from the date of sale. STARTING AT 11.00 A.M.
3. NOTE: All interested bidders are required to deposit a refundable deposit of
2. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SITUATED WITHIN KIGANJO FARMERS
Kshs.500,000/= by way of CASH or Banker’s Cheque to the Auctioneer before ESTATE, THIKA SUB-COUNTY – KIAMBU COUNTY
the auction date so as to obtain a bidding number.
4. The Sale is subject to a Reserve Price and Land Control Board Consent (where All that parcel of land known as L.R. NO. THIKA/ MUNICIPALITY BLOCK 30/1009,
KIGANJO FARMERS ESTATE, THIKA SUB-COUNTY – KIAMBU COUNTY. SITUATION:
applicable). The property is in Kiganjo Farmers Estate, Thika sub county, Kiambu County. It is
&RQGLWLRQV RI 6DOH DUH DYDLODEOH RQ UHTXHVW DW RXU RI¿FHV DQG YLHZLQJ RI WKH situated approximately 650 metres off and to the left of Kiganjo-Chania Feeds
all-weather road, deviating at Alpha High School sign post.it is about 30 metres
properties is possible during normal working hours by prior arrangements with past Mwediwa building. AREA: The plot Measures 0.0924 hectares or thereabouts.
ourselves. TENURE: Freehold Interest. REGISTERED OWNER: The property is registered
in the name of JENEFFER WANJIRU MUNGAI. IMPROVEMENTS: Erected on the
subject property is a PARTLY INCOMPLETE THREE STOREY RESIDENTIAL BLOCK
AND A FOUNDATION TO PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BLOCK. SERVICES: Immediate
access road is earth surfaced. Mains electricity and piped water services are
connected into the subject property. Foul drainage is into a septic tank.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. All interested purchasers are requested to view the properties and verify the
details, as these are not warranted by the Auctioneer or our clients. Sale will
be sale is “ON – AS –IS – WHERE – IS – BASIS”.
2. Interested bidders are required to pay a refundable deposit of KSHS.
1,000,000.00 (ONE MILLION KENYA SHILLINGS) PER PROPERTY to obtain a
ELGGLQJQXPEHUDQGFDWDORJXHDWWKHDXFWLRQHHU·VRIÀFHVEHIRUHWKHDXFWLRQ
date.
3. The declared purchasers MUST deposit 25% of the purchase price by bankers’
cheque by close of business of auction day. The balance will thereafter be
payable to the Chargees/Chargees Advocates within thirty (30) days.
4. Sale is subject to reserve prices and necessary consent.
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and viewing of the properties can be done during normal working hours by
prior arrangements with ourselves.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
34 Monday, September 10, 2018 | DAILY NATION
ELEVEN[511] AUCTIONEERS, AT GATHECHA HOUSE 1ST FLOOR ROOM NO.9 OFF MOI
AVENUE NEXT TO ELEPHANT TUSKS-MOMBASA CITY.
Title No. KILIFI/KAWALA ‘A’/KADZONZO/36 registered in the name of Hannah Wambui Njihia PUBLIC AUCTION
Guarantor to East Africa Cargo Logistics Limited Duly instructed by our Principals, the Financiers , we shall sell the under mentioned motor vehicles
NOTE: Freehold properties measuring about 2.0 H A (4.94 Acres) situated about 375 M off and by public auction on THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT PURPLE ROYAL STORAGE
to the right of Mombasa – Nairobi highway deviating at the road leading to Buzeki Logistics yard, AND AUCTION YARD LOCATED BEHIND CLUB SIDAI OLENG AND NEXT TO
just before reaching mariakani shopping centre. It is next to the said famous Buzeki Logistics Yard WONDERJOY GARDENS RIDGE WAYS KIAMBU ROAD starting from 10.30 a.m.
and opposite “The Famous Kamau” shop. Erected on the property is a 1No. incomplete temporary CMCC NO. 2061 OF 2016 MOMBASA
house. Immediate access roads are earth surfaced. Piped water and mains electricity services are
BAHARI FORWARDERS LIMITED –VS- POLYPIPES LIMITED
readily available in the neighbourhood for connection.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN SIRANGA AREA OF UKWALA TOWN – SIAYA NO. M/V REG. NO MAKE TYPE
COUNTY. KAR 866P MITSUBISHI FH TRUCK
TO BE SOLD ON FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11.00AM AT UKWALA TOWNSHIP 1. All interested buyers are requested to view and verify all the details of the Motor
SIAYA COUNTY NEAR UKWALA POST OFFICE. vehicle as these are not warranted by the Auctioneer.
2. Refundable deposit of Kshs.50, 000/= in form of BANKER’S CHEQUE ONLY strictly to
Title No. NORTH UNGENYA/SIRANGA/1239 registered in the name of George Agal Anindo.
be paid to obtain a bidding number
NOTE: Freehold property measuring about 0.865 Acres situated about 700M due South west 3. The motor vehicle will be sold on ‘As Is Where Is’ basis.
of Siranga market off Ugunja-Ukwala Road in Ugenya area. Erected thereon is a 3-bedroom 4. Viewing can be done from 10TH SEPTEBER, 2018 BETWEEN 8.30am to 4.30p.m.
bungalow which is modern and in a good state of repair and maintenance. Mains electricity is 5. The successful bidder MUST pay the balance of purchase price within 24hours failure
connected. to which storage charges shall be leveled and deposit paid FORFEITED.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN GREEN PARK ESTATE IN ATHI RIVER
ALONG MOMBASA ROAD –MACHAKOS COUNTY
TO BE SOLD ON WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11.00 AM AT OUR OFFICE
BLESSED HOUSE 2ND FLOOR DOOR NO.4 NGARA ROAD OPPOSITE NGARA POST
OFFICE NAIROBI.
Title No. 27409 (I.R. NO. 132344) registered in the name of Victor Ochieng Oloo.
NOTE: Leasehold property for a term of 99 years with effect from 1st May 2006 measuring about
0.25 acres situated about 400M off Mombasa road in Green Park Estate House No. 49 Athi river
Machakos County. Erected thereon is a 4-Bedroom Bungalow with a detached servant quarter, a
Gazebo and 10,000 Litres 2 underground water tanks. Mains water and electricity are connected
to the property.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
• All interested purchasers are requested to view the properties and verify all the details as these
are not warranted by the auctioneers.
• A deposit of 25% must be paid at the fall of the hammer and or immediately after the
acceptance of the bid by the chargees in cash or by bankers cheque and the balance within
30 days to the chargees.
• A refundable deposit of Ksh.500,000 payable to Antique Auctions Agencies prior to the Auction
date by bankers cheque only.
• The sale of the properties is subject to the reserve prices.
• The auctioneer has a right to reject a bid without giving any reason whatsoever.
CONTACT: 0722 885 028, 0720 764 236
DAILY NATION | Monday, September 10, 2018 35
OKUKU AGENCIES AUCTIONEERS
Auctioneers, Court Process Servers, Investigators & Commission Agents
THAARA AUCTIONEERS PUBLIC AUCTION
Jeevan Bharati Building, 6th Floor Harambee Avenue.
AUCTIONEERS, REPOSSESSORS, INVESTIGATORS AND COMMISSION AGENTS
Austin House, 1st Floor P.O. Box 85000, code 80100 Duly instructed by our Principals, we shall sell the under mentioned property by public auction
P. O. Box 75452 - 00200, Nairobi. $ERYH6LGLDQ%DQN 2I¿FH on TUESDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2018 at Pangani Auction Centre Murang’a Road opposite
Tel/Fax: 020 3343 207 | Mobile: 0722 801 057, 0733 250 775 0RL$YHQXH 0RELOH
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Guru Nanak Hospital, starting at 11: 00a.m
E-mail: info@okukuauction.com | Web: www.okukuauction.com:
PUBLIC AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION Under instructions received from the Chargees’ in exercise of their statutory power of sale, we shall
All that property Known as LR. NO. RUIRU/KIU BLOCK 3/1314 (PLOT NO.1370) KAHAWA
SUKARI, KIAMBU COUNTY. The property measures 0.0882 HA or 0.2179 Acres. The property
Under instructions received from Our Principals M/S NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION OF sell the under mentioned properties by public auction on 7KXUVGD\WK6HSWHPEHUDW is situated within Kahawa Sukari Estate, fronting Wundanyi road, and on the third plot from
KENYA, we shall dispose off the undermentioned goods by public auction. DPDWRXURI¿FHVLQ0RPEDVD Kahawa Sukari Drive.The property is developed with a three- bedroomed bungalow, Garage and
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON THURSDAY 13 THSEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 AM AT 1. All that Property known as /5 12 .:$/(0%8*81,3+$6( , 6&+(0( 0:$1'85, Water tank.
KAWI COMPLEX, SOUTH C, RED CROSS ROAD OFF POPO ROAD, NAIROBI COUNTY.
AREA, KWALE COUNTY. The Property is in Mwanduri area of Matuga Sub-county, Kwale County.
2pcs Lantern glass, 13pcs LPG Lanterns, 9pcs 3Kg LPG cylinders, 2ps 13Kg LPG cylinders,
5pcs 3Kg Grills, Cannon ED-27 catridge, Samsung SCX-4216D3 catridge, HP Invent 27X It is situated approximately 800 meters to the East of Mwanduri ECD School and about 3Km to the
Laserjet catridge. East of Mbuguni Trading Centre. It fronts Bombo Creek to the East. The agricultural plot measures
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 AM AT Nought Decimal Seven Hectares (0.7Ha) or thereabouts. It is rectangular in shape, gently sloping
NOCK MAKUTANO STATION, KIRINYAGA COUNTY. to the East towards Ocean Creek. Soils are mixed clay loams and the boundaries are left open.
2pcs Mekser pumps - 2 Nozzles. There are no structural developments on the property. Immediate access road is unmade earth
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 AM AT road. Mains electricity are available within the immediate neighborhood for connection and piped
NOCK RAVINE ROAD SERVICE STATION, NAKURU COUNTY. water service is not connected. Foul drainage will be into a septic tank or pit latrine. The Title is
6pcs Wayne pumps – 2 Nozzles. Freehold interest and duly registered in the name of $6+0$/,0,7('
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00AM 2. All that Property known as $3$570(1712%21/512020%$6$%/2&.;;9,
AT NOCK ELDORET HIGHWAY & KIPKAREN SERVICE STATIONS, WITHIN ELDORET *2/'6721(7:,172:(5.,=,1*2$5($020%$6$&2817<The subject property is
TOWN, UASIN GISHU COUNTY.
within Goldstone Twin Tower Apartments in Kizingo area of Mombasa Island, Mombasa County. CONDITIONS OF SALE
5pcs Cast iron manholes, 6pcs Wayne pumps – 2 Nozzles, 6pcs Tokheim pumps – 1 Nozzle,
2pcs Mekser pumps, 1pcs Grease pump, 1pcs Hydraulic jack, 1pcs Corch wheel balancer, 1pcs The apartments are situated at the junction of Triton Road and Kiambu Lane, directly opposite and
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1. All interested purchasers are requested to view the property and verify the details for
Jolly tyre changer, 4pcs Spreader boxes, 1pcs Main display stand. themselves as these are not warranted by the Auctioneer or our clients.
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 AM AT EHGURRPV DOO HQVXLWH DSDUWPHQW ZKLFK PHDVXUHV DSSUR[LPDWHO\ Pð RU WKHUHDERXW$FFHVV
NOCK MATAYOS SERVICE STATION, BUSIA COUNTY. to the property is via two sets of double leaf metal plate gates mounted on concrete pillars with 2. A deposit of 25% must be paid at the fall of the hammer in cash/Bankers cheque or RTGS.
1pcs Spreader box, 4pcs Tokheim pumps – 1 Nozzle, 2pcs Grease pumps. security lighting in place. Immediate access road is tar surfaced. Mains electricity is connected into 3. The balance of Purchase price to be paid within a period of Thirty (30) days. Sale is subject to
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 AM AT the subject property and further supplemented by a standby power generator while water services a Reserve Price and land control board consent (where applicable).
NOCK INAGA SERVICE STATION, KISII COUNTY. are available for connection from within the neighbourhood. Water supply is from a borehole drilled
4. All interested purchasers are advised to obtain other detailed conditions of sale at our offices.
2pcs Wayne pumps – 2 Nozzles. within the main plot. Foul drainage is into the main sewer line. The Title is Leasehold interest and
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 2.00 PM AT duly registered in the name of $%',)$7$++$66$102+$0('
NOCK KONATE STATION, NYAMIRA COUNTY. 3. All that Property known as $3$570(1712$21/512020%$6$%/2&.;;9,
2pcs Fuel Tanks (13,500 Litres).
*2/'6721(7:,172:(5.,=,1*2$5($020%$6$&2817<The subject property is
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON FRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 AM AT
NOCK BOYA SERVICE STATION, KISUMU COUNTY. within Goldstone Twin Tower Apartments in Kizingo area of Mombasa Island, Mombasa County.
1pcs Teco 36 tyre changer, 1pcs Hydraulic jack, 2pcs Compressor cylinder – 500, 1pcs The apartments are situated at the junction of Triton Road and Kiambu Lane, directly opposite and
Compressor cylinder – 300, 2pcs Petrotech pumps – 1 Nozzle, 4pcs Wayne pumps – 2 WRWKH(DVWRI9LVWD+HLJKWV7KHVXEMHFWDSDUWPHQWLVRQWKHVHFRQGÀRRURI%ORFN$,WLVD)RXU
Nozzles, 1pcs Teco wheel balancer, 10pcs Spreader boxes.
SALE TO BE CONDUCTED ON FRDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AT 2.00 PM AT NOCK
EHGURRPVDOOHQVXLWHDSDUWPHQWZKLFKPHDVXUHVDSSUR[LPDWHO\PðRUWKHUHDERXW$FFHVV
to the property is via two sets of double leaf metal plate gates mounted on concrete pillars with
security lighting in place. Immediate access road is tar surfaced. Mains electricity is connected into
ANTOTECH AUCTIONEERS
MAGHARIBI SERVICE STATION, KISUMU COUNTY. Licensed Auctioneers, Court Process Servers, Private Investigators, Repossessors, Commission Agents & Properties
1pcs Stamford AC Generator, 1pcs Fuel tank (15,000 Litres) the subject property and further supplemented by a standby power generator while water services Nyeri Shopping Complex bldng, Kimathi way 2nd Flr, Suit 13 & 14, P.O BOX 1289-10100 Nyeri.
CONDITIONS OF SALE: are available for connection from within the neighbourhood. Water supply is from a borehole drilled TEL: 0720-030900/ 0733 519784. EMAIL:antotech22@gmail.com
1. Cash, Bankers Cheque or Electronic funds transfer at the fall of the hammer in favour of within the main plot. Foul drainage is into the main sewer line. The Title is Leasehold interest and
NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION OF KENYALIMITED. duly registered in the name of =(,1$+0('02+$0(' PUBLIC AUCTION
2. Viewing of the goods is allowed during normal working hours and upon prior
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arrangement with our office. Under instructions received from our principals, the charges in exercise of their statutory
KIEMBENI ESTATE - MOMBASA COUNTY. The Property is situated along and to the left of Old
3. Sale is subject to a reasonable reserve price. powers of sale we shall sell by public auction the under mentioned properties with all their
4. Goods once sold to be removed from the auction yard within 7 days of the sale failing Malindi Road within Kiembeni Estate, Bamburi area about 9.5Kms from Mombasa Town. The
SDUFHOPHDVXUHV1RXJKWGHFLPDO1RXJKW2QH(LJKW1RXJKWRID+HFWDUH+DRU improvement on Wednesday26h September 2018 inside our office Nyeri shopping complex 2nd
which,they will attract a storage fee of Ksh 500 per day.
5. All interested bidders will be required to make a refundable deposit of Ksh10,000.00 to of an Acre or thereabout. It is developed with a two bedroom bungalow and a shop block to its floor rm 14 at 11:00am.
obtain both a bidding number and catalogue. IURQWDJH,WLVLGHQWL¿HGDV+RXVH1R0DLQVHOHFWULFLW\DQGSLSHGZDWHUDUHFRQQHFWHGWRWKH TWO PRIME PROPERTY WITHIN NYERI COUNTY.
property from the mains while foul drainage is to septic tanks. The Title is Freehold interest and duly 1. All that parcel of the land known as Title No NYERI/ENDARASHATOWNSHIP/18.
registered in the name of '8//220$5,$080$+ Registered I.N.O PETER MAINA WAIGANJO of P.O BOX 3522-00200 Nairobi. As leasehold
CONDITIONS OF SALE interest for 99yrs from1.8 1965. Measuring appx 0.024 HA. Opposite the open market.
1. All intending purchasers are requested to view the properties and verify the details as these are not Development On the property stands a permanent 5 stoney commercial building housing
warranted by the Auctioneer or the Chargees.
a modern hotel establishment. Water and electricity are connected ,Drainage is a septic
2. A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or by Banker’s Cheque at the fall of the hammer. The
balance shall be paid to the Chargees within Ninety (90) days from the date of sale. tank.
PUBLIC AUCTION 7KH&RQGLWLRQVRI6DOHPD\EHREWDLQHGIURPRXURI¿FHV3RLQWLQJRXWDQGYLHZLQJRIWKHSURSHUWLHV 2. ALL that parcel of the land known as KABARU/BLOCK 1(MURERI)129, MARAGIMA
AREA, KIENI SUBCOUNTY Registered I.N.O CHARLES NDIRITU BURU g/t PATRICK
may be arranged with the Auctioneers by appointment.
Under instructions received from the CHARGEE, we shall sell by Public Auction the under 7KHVDOHLVVXEMHFWWRDUHVHUYHSULFHDQGDOOWKHUHTXLVLWHFRQVHQWV THUKU NDIRITU.As freehold interest measuring appox 2.481 HA or 6.13Acres.Situated in
mentioned property. Maragima area,Kieni sub county. It lies about 2.8Km from Maragima secondary school.
1. A PRIME VACANT RESIDENTIAL PLOT AT MATANDALE – BOMANI AREA Development Temporary 2 room house, Piped water and electricity are connected.
KILIFI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF REPOSSESSION
On WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018 at 11.00 am AT THE OFFICES OF That we shall sell by public Auction under mention motor vehicle at 11;00Am as here under.
THAARA AUCTIONEERS OFFICE BASED AT ST AUSTIN HOUSE 1ST FLOOR,
-BANK- REG NO. MAKE/MODEL TO BE VIEWED & SOLD AT DATE
MOI AVENUE MOMBASA . REGINA NKATHA KAG 728X Nissan primera Antotech yard Nyeri 18/9/2018
All That Parcel of Land Known as TITLE NO. KILIFI/MTWAPA/3927 “PLOT C”,
CONDITION OF SALE
MATANDALE- BOMANI AREA KILIFI COUNTY. REGISTERED IN THE NAME PUBLIC AUCTION
1. All interested buyers are requested to view the property any verify the details as these are
OF DAVID KAMAU GATOME OF P.O. BOX 67747- 00200 NAIROBI Under instructions from our principals the chargee, we shall sell by public auction the under
mentioned property and all the improvements erected thereon. not warranted by the auctioneer.
The subject property is situated at Bomani area approximately 2.0 kilometers South of Anglo SALE ON MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 AS FROM 11:00AM OUTSIDE UGUNJA KCB BRANCH. 2. A deposit of 25% of the Purchase price of the land must be paid by bankers cheque or cash
Africa Resource Limited offices and roughly 200 meters North- West of Matandale Women Self All that property known as L.R. NO. EAST UGENYA /JERA/1803 registered in the name of FRANCIS at fall of the hammer. The balance will thereafter be payable within thirty (30) days.
Help open air market. This is a rectangular shaped parcel, endowed with drained sandy- soils OTIENO OKARO it is a free hold interest measuring 1.27ha or 3.14acres located in Siaya County, Nyamsenda 3. Sale is subjected to a reserve price of necessary consent by either the charges advocate or
whose terrain gently slopes. The boundaries are marked by corner survey beacons; perimeter location, Ogol Village, Nyamsendo Primary School neighbourhood. Access to the property from Sega Township Auctioneers and reserves the right to reject any bid without giving any reasons for doing so.
lines are open. Access is open from all sides.This is a vacant plot that falls in an area that is slowly is off Busia-Kisumu highway to turn left opposite Sega Post Office and join Sega-Bar Ober murram road for
approximately 3.8kilometres past Udira Kamrembo Primary School to reach the subject property to the left.
converting into a peri-urban residential arrear. The plot extends to 0.0500 hectares or 0.1236 This property lies opposite Nyamsendo Primary School. The property is developed with a Commercial Block, a
Acres approximately. Mains electricity and water are available in neighbourhood for connection. foundation Slab, 2No. classroom blocks, semi-permanent and temporary structures.
Foul drainage should be directed to septic tank/ soak pit. This is a freehold tenure CONDITIONS OF SALE
2. A PRIME THREE BEDROOMED MAISONETTE AT UPPPER MATASIA,TAJIRI 1. All the interested bidders are requested to view the property and verify for themselves as the auctioneer or
RESIDENTIAL AREA KAJIADO COUNTY the charges do not warrant these.
The property is located within Kajiado County, Ngong Town outskirts, upper Matasia, Tajiri
paid within 30 days.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Residential area off Tajiri Road. Access to the property from Ngong Town is off Forest Line Road Duly instructed by our principals, the Chargee’s we shall sell by public auction the under mentioned properties
at Western Bagalazern Wines & Spirit, approximately 110 meters before you reach Tuskys to with all the improvements and developments thereon.
turn to right and join Tajiri Road for approximately 870 meters, then turn left for approximately VACANT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN MAVOKOTOWN, KATANI AREA- MAVOKO MUNICIPALITY
870 meters, then turn left for approximately 50 meters to reach the subject property which is TO BE SOLD ON THURSDAY 27THSEPTEMBER 2018 STARTING AT 11.00 O’CLOCK AT OUR
OFFICES SITUATED AT LUTHULI HOUSE, LUTHULI AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR SUITE C16.
the 3rd plot to your left. This is level ground, rectangular shaped, red loam soils plot fenced with
All that piece of land known as L.R NO.MAVOKO TOWN/ BLOCK 2/9314; Measuringapproximately0.028
a perimeter natural stone wall. Entrance is via a double lockable steel plate gate on concrete hectares or 0.069 of an acreand registered in the name of COSMAS MULINGA MWENGA P.O. BOX
columns. The property is developed with a three bedroom bungalow, master bedroom ensuite 265-90131TALA. The property is in Pefa Scheme, Katani area Mavoko Municipality, Machakos
with inbuilt wardrobes. The building is in sound structural condition and a good state of repairs County. It is situated about 4 Kilometres to the South of Utawala Shopping Centre and about 1.8 Kilometres
and decoration. The property measures 0.05 of a hectare or 0.124 of an acre. Immediate access to the North of Mwangaza Rehabilitation Centre. It lies about 700 metres to the North of Seme DEB
is murram road. Mains electricity & piped water are connected to the property. waste disposal Primary school. Immediate access road is earth surfaced but unmade. Mains water and electricity services
are not connected into thesubject property. Foul drainage would be into a septic tank.
is via septic tank.
VACANT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN KAJIADO KAPUTIEI- KAJIADO COUNTY
3. A PRIME STAND ALONE MAISONETTE AND A DETACHED SERVANT All that piece of land known as L.R. NO. KAJIADO/KAPUTIEI- NORTH/43223 –( Korrompoi area);
QUARTER IN NGONG TOWNSHIP Measuring approximately 0.045 hectares or 0.111 of an acre or thereabouts and registered in the name
On WEDNESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 at 11.00 am AT OUR OFFICES, of GABRIEL WAMBUA MAUNDU of P.O. BOX 69735-00400 NAIROBI G/T JACINTA AMINA
MUTUNGI T/A BREEZY TOURS & TRAVEL of P.O. BOX 69735-00400 NAIROBI. The property is
SITUATED AT CARGEN HOUSE, 3RD FLOOR, SUITE 302, MOI AVENUE/ in Korrompoi area, approximately 14 Kms south of Kitengela Town. It is situated about 2 Kms off and to the
HARAMBEE AVENUE JUNCTION NAIROBI. left of Kitengela- Kajiado tar surfaced road, deviating at K.A.G. East University, about 2 Kms South East of
Joskamana Farm and about 150 metres South West of Optiven Borehole. Immediate access road is murram
All That Parcel of Land Known as TITLE NO NGONG /NGONG /41183, OFF NGONG surfaced. Mains electricity and piped water are available in the neighbourhood for connection into the subject
- MATASIA ROAD, NGONG TOWNSHIP, NGONG SUB-COUNTY,KAJIADO property. Foul drainage would be to septic tank.
COUNTY REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF ISAAC NJOROGE MUIRURI OF P.O. RESIDENTIAL CUM AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY IN MURANG’A COUNTY.
BOX 197-00222 UPLANDS TO BE SOLD ON FRIDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018, STARTING AT 11.00 AM, OUTSIDE THIKA POST OFFICE
The property is located in Ngong Township; access is through Ngong- Matasia road a distance All that piece of land known as L.R. NO. LOC.3/MUNGARIA /1588.Measuringapproximately 1.23
of approximately of 25 KM from Nairobi CBD, then 1.2 km off Ngong – Matasia road then 200 Hectares or 3.0393 Acres and registered in the name of JOEL NGUGI NGUMI P.O. BOX 28696-00200
NAIROBI. The property is locatedwithin in Karende Area of Githumu location within Murang’a County.
Meters on an earth road to subject property. The entire plot measures 0.10 ha or 0.247 acres It is situated approximately 3.8 Kilometres off Thika- Githumu-KangariRoad deviating to the south at the
of a rectangular shaped residential plot, fairly level gradient, endowed with red soils whose junction immediately before GithumuShopping Centre towards Githumu High School. It is approximately
boundaries are marked by a perimeter wall. Access is though a double leaf metal gate erected 40 metres to the south of Karende WakurinoChurch and about 3 kilometres from the aforementioned
on concrete pillars. The driveway is cabro paved. Developed on the property is a stand-alone High school. The parcel is divided into a residential section and agricultural section. The residential section is
maisonette and a detached servant quarter. The property is in a good state of repair and developed with a temporary structured house and ablution block while the agricultural Section was under
mature trees, Napier grass, Banana plants and tea plantation. K.P.L.C main supply is available for connection to
maintenance. Mains; water, electricity and sewer services are connected to the property. Access the property. Water is from a river stream that borders the parcel to its south-western boundary. Immediate
roads are earth surfaced connecting Ngong – Matasia tar surfaced road about 0.2km. It’s on access road to the property is murram surfaced whilst the tar surfaced Thika –Githumu-Kangari road is
freehold tenure. about 3.8 kilometres away. The property is freehold.
CONDITIONS OF SALE CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. All interested buyers are requested to view the property and verify the details as 1. All interested buyers are requested to view the properties and verify the details as these are not
these are not warranted by the auctioneers. warranted by the Auctioneer or the Chargee.
2. A deposit of 25% must be paid in form of banker`s cheque at the fall of the 2. A refundable deposit of Kshs.100,000/= to obtain a bidding number. No bidding whatsoever without
hammer. The balance will be payable within Ninety days to the chargees. a bid number.
3. A deposit of 25% must be paid in form of cash or banker’s cheque at the fall of the hammer. The balance
3. The conditions of sale may be obtained from our offices. will be payable within Thirty (30) days to the Chargee’s.
4. The sale of the properties is subject to a reserve price and Land Control Board 4. The sale of the properties is subject to a reserve price and land control board where applicable.
where applicable.
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38 Monday, September 10, 2018 | DAILY NATION
Startruck Auctioneers
NO. 2, TOM MBOYA STREET, 1ST FLOOR, ROOM 106 STARTING AT 11.00 O’OCLOCK
All that piece or parcel of land known as LR NO. NDARUGU/KARATU/1182 , KIAMBU
COUNTY measuring approximately 0.77 hectares or 1.903 acres and registered as a
PUBLIC AUCTION Freehold interest in the name of MARGARET WARUIRU NGURU P.O. BOX 62506 – 00200
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Duly instructed and in exercise of the chargees statutory power of sale, we shall sell by public Auction the NAIROBI. The property is situated off Gathaiti – Miiri Road within Gitundu village of Miiri MAIN OFFICE: BRANCHES:
under mentioned properties with all the improvements thereon: Muthaiga Suites: Off Thika Road Superhighway, Narshi House:- 1st Floor, Room 3,
area, Karatu sub-location, Ndarugu location, Gatundu North district. Near Cool Breeze Gardens Nairobi Nyeri Town: Old Batian House, 1st Floor
1. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY ON 27th SEPTEMBER 2018, P.O. Box 106335 - 00101 Nairobi - Kenya Thika Town: Wangu House, 1st Floor
OUTSIDE ELDORET GENERAL POST OFFICE AT 12.30. P.M.
CONDITIONS OF SALE Mobile: 0721-310340 / 0735 039 166 Email: startruckauctioneers@gmail.com
1. All intending purchasers are required to view the properties and verify the details by Website: www. startruckauctioneers.com /LFHQVHG&ODVVµ%¶$XFWLRQHHUV
All that parcel of land known as L.R NO UASIN GISHU/SOSIANI SCHEME/166 measuring approximately
1.01 Ha or 2.496 Acres registered in the name of SAMUEL KIPKEMOI MUKWON of P.O BOX 2847-30100,
themselves as these are not warranted by the Auctioneers or chargees.
2. All interested bidders will be required to first make a refundable deposit of
PUBLIC AUCTION
Eldoret. The property is situated in Sosiani farm appr 300m south west of Seiyot primary school and 2.5km
Duly instructed by our principles THE FINANCIERS we shall sell the under mentioned property
south east of Jua Kali trading Centre in Uasin Gishu County. IMROVEMENTS: The plot is developed with Kshs.100, 000.00 by way of cash or bankers cheque before being allowed to bid.
temporary houses and the rest of the land parcel is under young maize, electricity is available.
together with all the improvements standing and erected thereon if any by Public auction on
3. A deposit of 25% must be paid by close of business the same day and the balance to Wednesday 26 th September 2018 from 11.00am at our offices Muthaiga suites off Thika road 4th
2. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY ON 27thSEPTEMBER 2018, be paid within 30 days to the chargees. floor RM 4D.
OUTSIDE ELDORET GENERAL POST OFFICE AT 12.30. P.M. 4. The sale of the above properties is subject to a reserve price. All that parcel of land known as
All that parcel of land known as L.R NO UASIN GISHU SERGOTI/KOIWAPTAI BLOCK 11/392 measuring 1) LAND TITLE NGONG/NGONG/48435 registered under the name MARY MKAUGANGA
approximately 0.10 Ha or 0.25 Acres registered in the name of PETER MBAUNI KIRIMI of P.O BOX MWANGATA and measures 0.033 hectares or 0.0815 of an acre.
378-20100, Eldoret. The property is situated within Hawai residential area about 100 meters off and to The property is situated approximately 1.0km off Magadi road to the south of Ongata Rongai Tuskys
the east of Eldoret-Iten road along Munyaka road about 6km from Eldoret Town in Uasin Gishu County. Supermarket. Developed on the plot is a three bedroom bungalow. the house measures approximately
IMROVEMENTS: The plot is developed with temporary outbuildings and external toilet block and main 1,302 square feet.
tenement block brick house roofed with GCI roofing. 2) LAND TITTLE NAIROBI/BLOCK 106/203 registered under the NAME PURITY SEILA
Head Office:- Nakuru Branch Other Branches TIPIS and measures 0.0140 hectares or 0.0346 of an acre.
3. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NANDI COUNTY ON 28th SEPTEMBER 2018, OUTSIDE Highway Mall 3rd Floor, Room 1A, Grey House 2nd Floor, Eldoret
KAPSABET GPO AT 12.30. P.M. Opposite Nyayo Stadium, Shirikisho Road, Kitale The property is situated within Dam Estate in the neighborhood of sunshine Secondary School.google
P.O. Box 73750 – 00200 P.O. Box 12781-20100, Machakos map co-ordinates are (-1.321610, 36.805254). Developed on the property is a four bedroom semi-
All that parcel of land known as L.R NO. SONGHOR/KABUTEI BLOCK 1/274 (Senetwo) measuring NAIROBI. Tel: 0720-779781 NAKURU. Kitui
approximately 0.445 Ha or 1.113 Acres registered in the name of NICHOLAS KIRUI KIPKOECH of P.O detached mansionette with a detached servant quarter.
BOX 372-30100, Eldoret. The property is situated within Soweto area south west of Senetwo primary
PUBLIC AUCTION 3) LAND TITTLE RUIRU/KIU/BLOCK 13(MWIKI)787 registered under the name of
school, Chemelil Kubere road turn right on murram road for appr 6.4 km towards Songor Centre turn left Under instructions received from our Principals / Chargee in All that parcel of land known as Kaplamai / Kachibora Block TERESIA NJERI NJENGA. and measures 0.0815 acres or APP 0.033 hectares.
towards Senetwo primary school appr 5.5km the property is in your left hand just before Senetwo-Kiplegut exercise of the Chargees power of sale we shall sell the under 2 (Mateket) 178 Measuring 0.401 Ha approx. registered in The property is located within Githurai Area in Ruiru Sub-County in Kiambu County approximately
junction. IMROVEMENTS: The plot is developed with a semi-permanent residential block. mentioned Properties by public auction. the names of David Kiplagat Maiyo & Jacobeth Chemutai 1km off Thika superhighway. Main water and electricity are within proximity, in a developed area.
4. PRIME RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TRANS-NZOIA COUNTY ON 3rd OCTOBER 2018, OUTSIDE
ON THURSDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 12.00 NOON Lelei of P.OBox 9479-30100, Eldoret. The Plot is developed CONDITIONS OF SALE
OUTSIDE NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA LTD. NAROK. with a residential house, ablution block and semi-permanent
1) All interested buyers are requested to view the property and verify the details for themselves as
All that parcel of land known as Cis Mara / Ilmotiok / 4417 structures.
KITALE GPO AT 12.30. P.M.
these are not warranted by the auctioneer or our client.
All that parcel of land known as L.R NO. KITALE MUNICIPALITY/BLOCK 15(KAITOGOS)2238 measuring Measuring 1.21 Ha or 3 Acre Approx. registered in the names SITUATION:- The Property is situated about 500 metres off
approximately 0.445 Ha or 1.113 Acres registered in the name of EMMANUEL KIPCHUMBA TIONGOI & of William Kiroku Arap Segerger & Chesbgaa Enterprises of Sibanga-Kaplamai murram road and about 2) A refundable deposit of ksh 100,000payable to Startruck Auctioneers prior to the auction date by
NANCY WACEKE of P.O BOX 172-30202, Eldoret. This property is situated along Kitale-Cherangany road, P.O Box 45-20424, Oloomirani. Erected on the land parcel are 300 metres and 200 metres to the Northeast of Trans-Kenya banker’s cheque only.
approximately 200 metres east of Legacy school and 6.5 Kms East of Kitale town in Trans Nzoia County, 3 residential structures constructed of mud or wooden walling. Women Sacco Dairies and Mateket Mosque respectively in 3) A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash, banker’s cheque or RTGS at the fall of the hammer and the
Legacy area. About ½ acre upper is under homestead area or taken by natural Mateket Village of Trans Nzoia County. balance within 30 days from the date of auction to chargees.
IMROVEMENTS: The plot is developed with a Three-bedroom residential house, incomplete store, grass while the rest is planted with young wheat crop and sweet TENURE:- Freehold Interest. 4) Sale is subject to a reserve price.
potatoes vines. CONDITIONS OF SALE
ablution block and a temporary structure. 5) The auctioneer has the right to reject a bid without giving any reason whatsoever.
SITUATION:- The Property is situated in Ilmotiok Village, 1. All intending purchasers are requested to view the property ALL ARE WELCOME
TERMS OF SALE Ilmotiok location, Narok South Sub-County, Narok County. It is and verify the details for themselves as these are not
1. All interested purchasers are requested to view the properties and verify the details for themselves as situated about 17 Kilometres off and to the right of Narok-Bomet warranted by the Auctioneers or the Chargees.
these are not warranted by the Auctioneer, the Advocate or the Chargee. 2. A deposit of 25% must be paid highway deviating at Mulot Township onto the road leading to 2. A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or a bankers cheque at
in CASH or BANKERS CHEQUE at the fall of the hammer and the balance to be paid within 30 days. 3. Ilmotiok. It is located about 2 Kilometres to the South of Ilmotiok the fall of the hammer and the balance be paid within 30 days
Sale is subject to reserve price; the Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid without giving reasons Trading Centre. to the Chargees.
for doing so. TENURE:- Freehold Interest. 3. The sale is subject to a reserve price.
4. The Auctioneer reserves the rights to refuse any bid without
ON FRIDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 12.00 NOON OUTSIDE giving any reason.
ORANGE HOUSE ELDORET.
Head Office: Jagir Singh Chal Building, 2nd Floor, Wing A Next to Hill Court Resort & Spa, Along Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. P.O Box12585-20100, Nakuru. Tel: 051-2213350,
M/L 0722940497 | Email:clever.line@yahoo.com Nairobi Branch: View Park Towers, 9th Floor,Wing A (Watts) | P.O Box 3041-00200,Tel: 0737 973 781,Nairobi
PUBLIC AUCTION
Duly instructed by our principals the chargee, we shall sell by public auction the under mentioned property on
Friday 28th September, 2018 at Nyahururu Town, outside the Main Post Office at 11.00am.
All that piece of land known as LR: NO. NYANDARUA/PESI/1244, NYANDARUA COUNTY registered in
the name of FRANCIS MIGWI GICHUKI measuring 3.1 Ha or thereabouts. The property is in Pesi Scheme,
Nyandarua County. It is situated approximately 1 Kilometre off and to the right of Wiyumiririe – Shamata road,
about 500 meters West of Kambaa Township. Improvement: No structural development. Advertise with us for re-
CONDITION OF SALE
x All interested purchasers are requested to view the property and verify all the details for themselves as these
are not warranted by the auctioneer or the chargee.
gional coverage
x A 25% deposit must be paid in cash or bankers cheque at the fall of the hammer and the balance to be paid For more information visit our offices at Nation Centre or
within 30 days to the chargee’s office from the date of sale failure to which the deposit money will be forfeited. call; 0719 038654/91/22/03/86/50/21/11/33/26/92 or
x A deposit of Kshs. 100,000/= must be paid direct to the Auctioneer before being issued with a bid number,
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Celebration Of A Life Well Lived Death and Funeral Announcement Death and Funeral Announcement
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we It is with humility and acceptance of God’s Holy will that
the passing on of our dear mother Ruth Wanjugu Kinyua of announce the promotion to Glory of Elizabeth we announce the demise of our beloved Nancy Wanjiru
King’ang’a village which occurred on 3/9/2018 at Outspan Jelagat Samoei (Kapbulbul) of Lessos Location, Nandi Mwangi (Mama Muthoni) of Kerugoya Town, Kirinyaga
Hospital. Daughter of the late Elijah Mwaniki and Jerusha County on Tuesday 4th September, 2018 after battling
Muthoni. Beloved wife of the late Nahashon Kinyua Kanyi
County.
with cancer for 2 years, bravely borne.
and co-wife to the late Rose Mumbi. Mother of Peninah She was born in 1926 to Mr Kiptoo arap Chepkoi
Munene,Watson Kanyi, Mary Mwangi, Elijah Kinyua, the late and TapLetgoi Jerotich and TapLulei Changwony of Daughter to the late James Wakanyi and Bilha Njeri.
Anne Wanjiru, Sarah Munuhe, Late Gathanga Kinyua, Pastor Loving wife to Philip Mwangi Kariuki (Effective Driving
Wambui (CFF Kiangai) Diana Kinyua, David Kinyua, Racheal
Emdin Village. Sister of Barnaba Too (Terige), the
late Paul Kipsuge arap Keino (Kipkabus) Gilbert School- Kerugoya). Doting mother of Martha Muthoni
Kibaara and Charles Kinyua. She was mother in love to
the late David Munene, Edith Kanyi, Michael Mwangi, Mary arap Too (Cheplelachbei), the late Jepchirchir Bot Mwangi, Bilha Njeri & Martin Njathi and Daniel Kariuki
Mwaniki, Dadson Munuhe, Mireille Gakuu, Ken Kibaara and Kibungei, the late Salome Chelel, Andrew Simbi arap Mwangi. Sister to Geoffrey Mwangi and Priscah Wambui.
Ann Muriithi. She was blessed with Grandchildren, Great Too (Emdin, 121 Yrs), the late Magdaline Chemalit,
Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren.Family and Grandmother to Sean James Mwangi, Mellisa Nyambura,
the late Cherwon arap Tiony, the late Elizabeth Ethan Kamau and Stephanie Naserian.
friends are meeting daily at her home King’ang’a village
from 5.00 pm for prayers and funeral arrangement, and Cheptogom and the late Tongoi Saina.
there will be a meeting at St. Andrews’ Church Nairobi Sister in-law to Kinyua, Esther, Paul, John, Ann, Peter,
Mother of Zephaniah Bulbul (Lessos), Clr. Grace Samuel, Stephen, Timothy, Lilian and the late Elijah
on Sunday the 9th September at 3.00pm. The cortege Kosgei (Meteitei), Moses Bulbul (Rtd. AEO), Peter Gichiro.
leaves Jamii funeral home Karatina on Tuesday 11th
September 2018 at 8.00a.m for a funeral service and burial Ruth Wanjugu Bulbul (Farmer, Meteitei), Elkana Sugut (Businessman Elizabeth Jelagat Nancy Wanjiru
Kapsabet), Pst. Reuben Bulbul (Nairobi), Ven Japheth
at her home, King’ang’a village Gaikuyu sub-location Magutu
Location Nyeri County at 10.00a.m. Kinyua Sugut (Archdeacon ACK) Sammy Samutei (Farmer Samoei (Kapbulbul) Family and friends are meeting daily from 4:00-6:00 pm
at ACK Church Kerugoya and Kiratina Village (Kibingo). Mwangi
May the good Lord rest her soul in perfect Eternal Tulwet), Dorcas Bulbul (Lessos), Peninah Sisiwa 1926 - 31/08/2018
peace (Teacher N/Hills),the late Lenah Jeptum and Enock The cortege leaves ACK Mt. Kenya Funeral Home,
Kerugoya on Tuesday 11th September, 2018 at 9:00 am.
(Mama Muthoni)
Bulbul (Eldoret). Mother-in-love of the late Jeniffer, Martha, Elizabeth, Hellen, Anne, Esther,
Funeral service will be at her home in Kiratina village,
Monica and Karen and Sons-in-law are Joseph, Abdalla and the late David. She left behind 50
Mutira location, Kirinyaga County starting at 10.30am.
grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren (Magigat).
Death and Funeral Announcement The cortege leaves MTRH Farewell Home on 10/09/2018 and funeral will be on 11/09/2018
at Lessos, in Nandi County.
In God’s hands you rest in our hearts you live forever.
Rest in peace mum till we meet again.
It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we
announce the promotion to glory of Daniel Mutava Mulwa
Mutwasa on 3/9/2018.
Son of the late Mulwa Mutwasa and the late Elizabeth
Katee. Husband of the late Grace Mutava. Brother of the
Death and Funeral Announcement Death and Funeral Announcement
late Kyalo, the late Kyeti, the late Samuel, the late Maitha,
the late Nyanya, the late Muia, the late Ndeto, the late
Mbwika, the late Nzomo, the late Mbenge, the late Munyiva,
the late Kyevosye, the late Kavila among others. Father
of David, the late Paul, the late Vata, the late Mutunga,
Janet, Ngina & Mulinge. Father-in-law of the late Teresiah,
Anastasia, Rose, Damaris and Christine. Grandfather of
Hellen, Peter, Tatu, Elizabeth, Mwende, Angela, Wanza, John,
Mbuu, Kalulu, Mutava, Muthama, Kilonzo, Wambua, Kevin,
Joan,Wayua, Diana & Mulwa. Great grandfather of Carlson,
Stacy, Sharleen, Jeremi, Blessing, Ciara, Raphael and Bianca.
Uncle of Mwanzia, Muema, Disemba, Kasanga, Kyali, Makau,
Mwende, Mumbua among others.
Friends & family will meet at Garden Square on Tuesday
11th September 2018 5.30pm. The cortege will leave Daniel Mutava
Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home-Machakos branch
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at 7.30am for prayers and burial at his home at Kamuuani
Mulwa Mutwasa
Village - Muumandu along Wote Road. 1912 - 2018
NAU/BABU rest in peace! Amen John 14:3
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2019 Africa Cup of Nations
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Golf>
Rugby > National Sevens Rugby Circuit ends this weekend with Christie Sevens at RFUEA grounds
Sigona golfer
Mwamba outclass Homeboyz in Anil shines on
M
wamba RFC crushed
of third Homeboyz 17-0 to win
Club course.
The 70-year-old Anil who started his
straight the fifth leg of National
Sevens Rugby Circuit, the Dala
golfing career at Kiambu Golf Club years
title goes Sevens, in a tense final played at
ago, and currently playing off handicap 24,
managed to overcome a first hole scratch
up in the Mamboleo Showgrounds in
Kisumu yesterday.
and a couple of double bogeys, to beat
field of 155 golfers.
flames in It was sweet revenge for “I am happy to have returned such a
Mwamba, who had lost to Home-
fifth leg of boyz in Prinsloo and Sepetuka
score,’’ said Anil, who beat second-placed
Kamal Sehmi by a point.
national Sevens finals 19-12 and 25-0
respectively.
In third place with 39 points was Ben
Bella who beat Gakuo Ndirangu and So-
sevens It was also Mwamba’s first vic- phie Liu on countback. Former national
tory this season, having reached
circuit the final four times. They had lost
team player Kuku Awan, now playing off
handicap four, carded 33 points to emerge
12-7 to Nakuru in sudden death in as the guest winner with winner Ali Khimji
Driftwood Sevens final. winning the junior title on 34 points. The
It was a painful loss for Home- nines went to Jolly Esmail on 22 and Eunice
boyz, who had hoped make history Migwi who posted 23 points.
as the first team to lift the cup in At Ruiru Sports Club, lady golfer Cath-
three consecutive years now. erine Wambui beat a field of over 200
Homeboyz, popularly known as golfers, to claim the overall title in the
‘Deejays,’ have won three events Oxygene MCL golf tournament.
this season, including Kabeberi Wambui combined 19 and 22 for 41
Sevens. The team however remains points, beating men winner Joseph Mugo
top of the standings in the Stanbic VICTOR OTIENO I NATION and runner up Joseph Kibui by two points.
National Sevens Series with a Stanbic Mwamba players celebrate their winning the Dala Sevens title at Mamboleo Showground in Kisumu In the ladies section, Veronica Mwaura
total of 100 points as Mwamba posted 40 points, to win by four points
yesterday. Mwamba crushed Menengai Cream Homeboyz 17-0 to lift the title.
consolidated their second place from Esther Njeru 36 while Shoban Patel
with 92 points. was third on 35 points.
The Series end this weekend bore fruit in the 13th minute when side’s victory to good preparation. It’s good to break Homeboyz Kelvin Kaburu was the top guest golfer
with Christie Sevens at the RFUEA Kenya Sevens star Collins Injera “I am very proud of the boys dominance,” said Wambua. in men’s category with a score of 41, while
grounds. raced past the try-line, but missed because they have been resilient Impala Saracens pulled a huge the top lady guest was Hildah Muhia on
In yesterday’s final, Mwamba the conversion for a 12-0 lead. despite losing in the finals thrice. surprise when they beat KCB 12-7 36 points.
took the lead after two minutes Homeboyz’s fate seems to to finish third. Leading the sponsors was Mutahi
when Daniel Taabu broke deep have been sealed when Mark Alfred Orege’s unconverted try Mureithi with 36 points, one better than
inside the pitch, to touch down Wandeto was sin-binned before in the sudden death gave Mean James Makau as Anthony Kamau and club
I am very proud of captain Peter Mwaura on 25 and 22 points.
easily. He failed to stretch his Mwamba skipper Jack Eliakim Machine a slim 19-14 victory over
team’s lead after he missed the dashed through for a try that was
the boys because Menengai Oilers in Challenge Tro- At the par 72 Thika Sports Club course,
conversion. converted. they have been phy final. The two sides had tied lady golfer Margaret Maina posted 43
Homeboyz would respond three To reach the final, Mwamba resilient despite 14-14 in regulation time. points to win the high scoring Engineers
Golf tournament.
minutes later but Oscar Ayodi had thrashed Kenya Commercial losing in the finals Driftwood champions Nakuru’s
Maina combine 21 and 22 points while
wasted the opportunity and both Bank (KCB) 20-7, while Homeboyz thrice. It’s good to hopes of narrowing the gap at
taking the men’s first prize on 41 points
teams went for the break with fought hard to see off Resolution the top had suffered a blow when
break Homeboyz’s was Andrew Muriuki who beat David
Mwamba leading 5-0. Impala Saracens 19-12. they lost 12-24 to Mwamba in the
Homeboyz had to stand their Mwamba’s coach Kevin Wambua dominance’’ quarter-finals. Nondescripts also
Matano by three points as Col Githaiga
on 38 was third. James Wangai was fourth
ground in the early minutes of said the victory was a great relief Kevin Wambua, complicated matters for the ‘Wan-
also on 38 points.
second half to avoid conceding an- for his team, the squad having Mwamba RFC coach yore’ winning 24-12 in the fifth
other try as Mwamba pinned them reached the final thrice without place semi-final to finish seventh
in their area. Mwamba’s efforts winning. Wambua attributed his in Kisumu.
WEEKEND ROUND-UP
Nyanza Golf Club: Madison Group Golf
Day; Overall winner- David Sate 40 pts,
Athletics > Judo > Men Winner- Ronnie Oeuor 38, Prashant
Thakrar 37, Lady- Antonia Akanama 35,
Senior winner- William McTough 36, Nines;
Rono triumphs in Kaptagat race Kenya to send 14 to Olympic qualifier Tobius See 22, Sam Onyango 20.
Machakos; Chairman; s Prize sponsored
BY DAVID KWALIMWA staged at the Kasarani Indoor by NIC Bank; Winner- Jackson Nzioki 38
BY BENARD ROTICH
for a third title in Toronto It was a good race and I was Arena on Friday. pts, Francis Njeru 36, cb Fred Kilonzi 36,
Two-time Toronto Mar- Marathon next month and really prepared to meet the Kenya will send 14 judokas to Sports PS Kirimi Kaberia and Daniel Salaton 35, Guest- F.G. Nganga 36,
athon champion Philemon I’m happy I was able to clinch other competitors and my joy compete in World Judo Champi- Japan Ambassador to Kenya J. Kimondo 34, C. Chris 33, Lady- Jane Kiiti
Rono and former World Cross victory. I now know where to is that I’m going home with onship in Azerbaijan this month, Toshitugu Uesawa were among 37, Nairimas Ole Sein 36, Nines; Collins
Country junior bronze med- rectify in the few days,” said the title,” the athlete said. with an eye on 2020 Olympics. the spectators at the daylong Kaloki 20, Josephat Mboya 19.
allist Cynthia Jerop are the Rono. Rono has been training The tournament is a qualifier championship, which attracted Vet Lab; Co-op Bank Golf; Overall Winner:
winners of inaugural edi- in Kaptagat and he says that for the 2020 Olympic Games 150 Judokas from clubs in Nai- Jay Vadgama 43 Pts. Men winner-
tion of Kaptagat Forest Half running with the best athletes SUMMARISED RESULTS in Tokyo. robi. Wilberforce Nadida 41, Keyal Shah 39, cb
Marathon. The race, which in the world like Olympics “We will do things differently During the games, Kenya in- George Ketem 39, Lady- Racheal Kimani
attracted telite athletes, was marathon champion Eliud Men: 1. Philemon Rono this time and try our best to ternational Diana Kana of Kenya 39, Rachel Ndei 37, Joyce Wafula 36,
held under the theme ‘Sports Kipchoge has motivated him (62:23.6); 2. David Kiprotich ensure we bring medals home Prisons won the senior women’s Junior- Pranay Shah 37, Senior Mathew
for Conservation’ and saw to do better. (63:11.7); 3. Wesley Kimutai from the World Championship under 70kg title after defeating Kanyi 37, Sponsor- Milikah Sang 30, Guest-
athletes traverse two coun- After losing Kisii Half Mar- (63:15.0); 4. Bethwel Yegon and even the Olympics,” Kenya Alice Lokalei of Kenya Defence T.L. Chavda 37, Muchai Githu 36.
ties of Elgeyo Marakwet and athon title last week, Cynthia (63:18.8); 5. Justus Cheboi Judo Association (KJA) chairman Forces. Mombasa; The Navy Commander’s
Uasin Gishu before finishing Jerop won women’s title when (63:23.5); 6. Paul Longachei Shadrack Maluki said. General Services Unit’s Levi Cup Golf Day sponsored by Paramount
the race at Strawbag in Uasin after clocking 71:30. (63:25.4). Kenya collects most of her Kipangat also took home the Group and KDF Golf Association; KDF
Gishu County. The reigning Hannover Women 1. Cynthia Jerop medals at the Olympics from field senior men’s 100kg title after Winner- Col Ben Mwololo 27, Brigadier
Rono, who clocked 62 Half Marathon champion is (71:30); 2. Celestine and track events, prompting calls thwarting KDF’s Micheal Amayo Charles Kahariri 25, Gen George Owinoh
minutes and 23.6 seconds to now focusing on competing in Jepchirchir (72:67); 3. Joyce by stakeholders for the country to while Peterson Gatheru clob- 25, Mombasa Winner- Francis Muthamia
win men’s race, pulled away Standard Chartered Marathon Chepchirchir (73:57); 4. diversify her sources of medals. bered Lexxon Mayanja. Kenya 38, Wilfred Wanjui 38, Omar Lewa 37,
from the leading pack after in Nairobi next month. Sharon Jelimo (73:36); 5. Maluki spoke during the Prisons continued their domi- Lady- Mary Kandu 33, Gladys Mutisya
5km mark and led to the tape. “I came here to win the race Sally Chepyego (73:50); 6. prize-giving ceremony following nance in the sport, with George 31, Florence Karimi 29, Guest- Daniel
“I ran race as part of my and to also redeem myself Josephine Jepkoech (74:28) the daylong Japanese Ambas- Kimani easily beating KDF’s Ondeng’a 32, Liban Roba 30.
training as I prepare to contest after I lost the title in Kisii. sador’s Cup Judo tournament Kelvin Munangwe.
DAILY NATION | Monday, September 10, 2018 Sport | 45
Premier League > K’OGALO CORNER > TOM OSANJO INGWE DEN >
Olunga: It’s time Gor Mahia should get to the bottom JOHN ASHIHUNDU
BY VINCENT OPIYO
vopiyo@ke.nationmedia.com
issue of player transfers from
Gor Mahia and which some
section of the fans have cited as the
About a week before he crossed
the border to join Tanzania’s
Simba Sports Club, I had a chat
stating that they should have
waited for some time is plain
wrong. Who tells you that the two
Shield for fans
reason we never went far in African with Kagere. clubs that signed them would not
W
Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga Confederation Cup campaign we Around that time, he was unsure have shopped elsewhere? ith SportPesa Shield being the only
believes time has come for Kenya to return recently crashed out of. of his future at Gor and no concrete Now to the small matter of FKF trophy within reach for AFC Leopards,
to the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Those of us who watched our information on his contract was writing a threatening letter to our it is my thinking that the club’s players
Olunga-led Stars saw off a star-studded beloved Gor Mahia take on Rayon forthcoming. He told me he is coach Dylan Kerr. According to should win it for their faithful fans and book a
Ghana 1-0 in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Sports of Rwanda were not very alive to the fact that as a player his the federation’s CEO, the British ticket to next year’s CAF Confederation Cup.
Group “F” qualifier match at Kasarani impressed with the playing unit. If shelf life is quite short and he has tactician erred- or rather sinned - The only way the boys can make their sup-
stadium on Saturday, exerting pressure on we are to be honest, the Rwandese to make the hay while the sun still in insinuating that President Nick porters happy is to deliver the shield trophy
Ghana defender Nicholas Opoku to score in ran rings around us at will and the shines, as the cliché goes. Mwendwa had a hand in some after failing to lift the league title since 1998;
his own net while attempting to clear Eric sooner this is fixed the better. When the chance to join the decision in our game against Ka- keeping in mind that representing the country
Johanna’s cross. In the blame game that ensued, Tanzanians came, he took it. I riobangi Sharks. in continental assignment is a major highlight
Kenya equaled Ghana’s points tally to three it became apparent that the dis- have never spoken to Walusimbi Now I have never met Muthomi in their careers.
after two rounds ahead of back-to-back games mayed fans- and some officials but I suppose the same reasoning but we have a whole slew of mutual Leopards won the Shield crown (previously
against Ethiopia on October 10 and 13. too - blamed the exit of our star informed his choice. To say that friends and from them I gather that GOtv Shield) for the 10th time last year after
“I believe time has come we can make it players Meddie Kagere and God- Bwana was wrong - if he was the he is quite a decent man. My advice sinking Kariobangi Sharks 2-0 at Kasarani,
after years out. Personally, I have to work hard frey Walusimbi for our woes. one selling the two players - is to the CEO is to let the matter rest. but the 13th-time Kenyan champions have a
and try make home fans proud by banging In the war of words that erupted being dishonest. The players By signing on the dotted line to date with Sofapaka in the semi-finals, before
in goals whenever I get the chance,” he said especially on social media, it was moved when the two respective be FKF boss, Mwendwa opened proceeding.
yesterday after the morning training session obvious that some of the Ambrose clubs needed their services. To his life for criticism whether from Sofapaka is a strong side; but Ingwe must use
at Kenya School of Monetary Studies. Rachier-led administration thought Kerr or any other interested party. all means to beat them and procced to the final
The Japan-based forward added: “It’s an that former Gor Mahia secretary It is part of occupation hazard, if and win the trophy in the normal play; since the
honour playing for the national team and we general George Bwana was the He (Kagere) told me you would. boys have not been clinical in executing spot
just hope that there will be more motivation main culprit in the whole saga. I Finally last Friday was my birth- kicks in recent knock-out encounters.
so we can keep focus. We’ve two more home am acquainted with both Rachier
he is alive to the fact day and an Ingwe diehard Daniel As we plan to finish the league in a respectful
games with the home support like against and Bwana, more so the latter. I that as a player his Mutibo, in his goodwill message, position and start preparing to win next year’s
Ghana we can get the three points and qualify.” believe both gentlemen have the shelf life is quite short hoped I would live long enough title, our players to their bit by realising what
The former Gor Mahia man also thanked best interests of the club at heart. and he has to make the to see AFC lift a continental cup. the club means for the fans; by accepting to die
the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for their However, as I stated here last hay while the sun still My reponse? I don’t intend to live with their boots on for the sake of the team.
support whilst challenging the government, week, we must also look into the 200 years! Ingwe, currently third in the league from 29
shines”
through the ministry of sports, to clear the factors that made the said players tomosanjo@yahoo.com matches, started this season on a high note
team budget on time. but our common habit of firing coaches was
“We thank what FKF has done so far and our undoing; only to start registering positive
also thank the government for issuing tickets results on the pitch when it was too late!
on time, maybe pending match bonuses which OFF THE PITCH > MOSES OJUANG We experienced regular changes in the tech-
if cleared on time can be a moral booster,” nical bench with six coaches coming. Stewart
he added.
“They should also improve on the in-
frastructure in the country so that we can
promote local football, have more academies,
FKF must come up with plan Hall departed, the team saw Dorin Marin, Tom
Juma, Robert Matano and Dennis Kitambi
briefly take charge before Rodolf Zapata was
appointed early in April this year.
good playing surfaces across the country like
the one at Kasarani which we hope will be
maintained well,” he concluded.
to keep Stars longer in camp We must make sure most of the players in the
club are retained for the team to be better come
next year, after they have gelled well.
After Zapata took over, the players are coming
T
hese days, the social media like so much the spirit of the team. out moans and shouted like mad up really fast, and next year they should go for
has even us the ability to With only four days it was not easy people whenever the Ghanaians it (league title). The coach only needs to add a
Martial Arts > write down words that were to build a good spirit and with this came dangerously to our goal few players, then it should be exceptional talent!
never written before. kind of opponent it is difficult but mouth. It was pure unadulterated Ingwe can do better that K’Ogalo who al-
They were only sounds that in terms of spirit my boys gave torture! lowed Rayon Sports to beat them at Kasarani,
Home team wins cartoons and comics could capture.
We can therefore say ‘nkt’ and
something incredible,”
This he told CAF online. We
We prayed with lips of clay for
the agony to pass and each person
a results that hounded them until they were
eventually knocked out in group stages by USM
Football >Tight marking keeps Liverpool star Mane silent in Antananarivo stalemate
PHOTO | AFP
Senegal’s
forward
Mbaye
Niang.
Madagascar
hold Senegal
in tragic game
Antananarivo in the world rankings -- as
co-Group A leaders with
A
t least one person four points each after two
was killed and rounds.
nearly 40 were Senegal beat Equatorial
injured in a stampede Guinea 3-0 in the first
ahead of an Africa Cup of round 15 months ago while
Nations qualifier yester- consistently improving
day in which Madagascar Madagascar triumphed 3-1
hit back twice to draw 2-2 in Sudan.
with Senegal. Moussa Konate volleyed
The casualty figures the visitors into a 27th-min-
were confirmed by the di- ute lead in Antananarivo
rector of a hospital in the and Paulin Voavy levelled
Malagasy capital Antana- a minute before half-time
narivo, where the Group by scoring in a goalmouth
A match was staged in scramble.
the 30,000-capacity Ma- Keita Balde put Senegal
hamasina Stadium. ahead again on 62 minutes
Witnesses told AFP with a shot into the corner
there was a stampede after a solo run only for
at an entrance to the Napoli defender Kalidou
venue just before the Koulibaly to concede an
1130 GMT (2:30pm own-goal five minutes later.
local time) kick-off. Mane, who scored his
One person was fourth goal of the season
killed and 37 injured, for Liverpool in a win at
including two who Leicester City last weekend,
were said to be in a serious was well policed by the
condition with head and Malagasy defence.
chest injuries. On Saturday, Equatorial
Fans had queued outside Guinea edged Sudan 1-0 in
the stadium nine hours Malabo through an Emilio
before the start of the ea- Nsue goal in the other
gerly-awaited match with Group A match and are
Liverpool star Sadio Mane third with three points.
in the line-up of 2018 World Group winners and run-
Cup qualifiers Senegal. ners-up qualify for the
The result left Senegal 2019 Cup of Nations in
and Madagascar -- who Cameroon, which will be the
lie 83 places below first to feature 24 nations,
their opponents up from 16 last year. (AFP)
September 10, 2018
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What’s alleged
Clashes > Affected victims blame leaders for fanning the violence by their utterances
WHAT LEADERS SAID:
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t least 15 schools have been closed into camps for Internally Displaced Per- ment efforts to restore peace in the area. Mau Forest by the national government. have threatened to mobilise their com-
in Narok South following ongoing sons (IDPs) as those whose houses were Politicians have also come under fire So far, 9,000 settlers have been kicked munity to invade Mau Forest and occupy
inter-ethnic skirmishes between burnt seek refuge with the few items they for allegedly fanning the violence and out of their former farms around Mau it if the government did not evict those
the Maasai and Kipsigis communities. were able to salvage. “We have left our falsely blaming it on cattle rustling as Forest with another 40,000 are ear- who have encroached the forest.
Several trading centres also remain cattle and farms unattended following an excuse. Eviction of families settled marked for eviction in the second phase ”There is no way the Maasai can accept
deserted in the area where four people the attacks” Mrs Ann Towett said at along the Mau forest, careless utterances, of the exercise, which Narok county another destruction of the Mau forest.
have been killed so far. Ololoipangi primary school. incitement and hate speech are the main commissioner George Natembeya says We are giving the government 14 days,
More than 35 people have been injured, Trading centres including Sokam, underlying factors that have fuelled the is an inevitable eventuality. to kick out squatters,” the leaders stated
29 suspects arrested and hundreds of Oleshapani, Naiurur, Olmekenyu, Whole- skirmishes. While, on the surface, the Belgut Member of Parliament, Mr during a meeting at Nkareta last month,
families displaced in the clashes. The sale, Simendwa, Ololaipangi, Torokiat, skirmishes are alleged to have been Nelson Koech, and his Bomet Central a meeting that many settlers affected by
affected institutions are; Enakishomi, Lesuswa, Nkoben and Centre One were caused by a cattle rustling incident counterpart, Mr Ronald Tonui, separately the clashes point out was the source of
Triangle, Olkaria, Osongorot, Olorwasi, deserted as traders closed their shops resulting in the killing of a herdsman at warned Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina tensions in the area.
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For the love of poetry: Line Member in nursery, she would go and
watch her recite. “When I fin-
ished, she would tell me I was
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itchelle Wanjiru started poetry items have consistently Their neighbor, Mrs. Mwangi, concerned about Oti’s September 11 for a chance to win a gift package
reciting poems when she made it to the national level at loud cry came to find out what was happening. from Geminia Insurance Company Limited.
was in nursery school. the Kenya Music Festival and se-
cured several trophies. She explained that Auntie didn’t have to stay behind. Send your answers to
She had developed a He explained that Oti’s mother could actually take a juniorspot@ke.nationmedia.com. Indicate your
liking for poetry much earlier The secret, according to the
burglary /theft insurance policy for their mini super name, contact details, school and county.
though, in baby class. There was music teacher, is early prepara- market.
acting and singing at both levels, tion and learning from others. The following are some of our Geminia winners
The school has provided its The cover from Geminia insurance, covers loss from past editions;
but poetry was her best. or damage of insured property through theft
Now in standard five at Line learners with a perfect platform 1. Pius Cheruiyot Langat, Kagasik Primary School,
accompanied by visible, forcible and violent entry County- Bomet County
Member primary school in Trans- to grow their talents, and poetry into, or exit out of the insured premises.
stands out. 2. Emma Njue, Tenri primary mixed school. Embu
Nzoia county, Mitchelle has no County
Mitchelle and her schoolmate The policy extends to cover damage to the doors,
doubt about her love for poetry. windows, walls and roof by intruders who may try 3. MALCOLM MBURU MBUGUA, MUTHURWA
Poetry is her passion and she Fridah Wafula (pictured on front PRIMARY SCHOOL, KIAMBU COUNTY
to force their entry and exit into a premise. It further
wants to go far with it. She wants page), stand out with their solo insures damage to the contents in the event of an 4. Shadrack Asoka, Unity Primary School, Umoja,
to be a poet when she grows up presentations. It’s exciting watch- attempted break in to the premises. 14, Nairobi County
and make a career out of it. ing the duo recite poems. 5. Ivy Wangechi Gathuku, Sukari Presbyterian
Both are charming and elo- However, their neighbor warned that some losses Academy, 12 years, Kiambu County
It did not, therefore, come as a are not covered under this burglary/theft insurance. 6. Mark Antony Macharia, 8 years, Kiambu
surprise when Mitchelle, together quent. They always match their
County-St. George’s Academy Thika
with some of her schoolmates words with their facial expres- The policy excludes losses such as: damage by fire, 7. Oswarld Kabiru, Branden schools Naivasha-
represented their school in the sions, bringing life in their pres- theft by trick, pilferage, shoplifting, entry by use of Nakuru County
entations. They too scooped tro- key unless by force in situations where employee(s)
just concluded music festival and collude with outsiders in perpetration of the crime.
made it to the national finals held phies at the Kenya music festival.
in Nyeri county. They have a supportive team of
The music team was able to their teachers and parents hold-
scoop four trophies for their ing their hands, as they walk their
school in difference categories. passion. Please pick your gift at Nation Centre on any
“My dad always encourages me Tuesday from 9am-5:30pm and on Thursdays
It took hard work and prepa- from our regional offices in Kisumu, Mombasa,
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Musically Gifted:
Shirleen’s love for
the violin wins her
parents’ approval
BY MAUREEN KAKAH aspires to be.
@maureenkakah “A lot of parents wish their children to
mkakah@ke.nationmedia.com be lawyers, doctors, something close to 11 year old Shirlene Obara, a standard five pupil at Advent Hill School playing a violin during
that. The reality is that very few of them an interview with Juniorspot at their Rongai Home on August 21, 2018. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL
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t the age of eight, Shirleen Obara end up being what their parents want Music Festival Advanced Category twice decided she wants to do music and be
had discovered what she really them to be,” Shirleen’s father told Junior- and also the Young Musician Competition. a musician, a concert performer so her
liked to do besides school work. spot when Juniorspot visited her at their Besides playing violin, Shirleen loves music comes first. She does well in school
Then a class two pupil at Con- home in Rongai for an interview. swimming, drawing, digital art, animation and has the potential,” her mother said.
sola School in Westlands, Nairobi, she “What I can say is that listen to your and playing chase. She added: “I think it’s important to
confidently approached her parents and kids, guide them, support them and enjoy, She attends normal school classes and support our kids, it’s also good to be open
told them that she wanted to play the provided it is not a criminal activity,” he has her music lessons privately at home in and honest. For us it was an easy choice
violin. added. the evenings for an hour. She has started because we see she is actually talented,
Her parents were clueless and had to Determined to ensure their daughter to learn the piano. determined and puts in time to practice.”
google to know what it was. They learnt does not pursue her passion in a hand- Her role model is Niccolò Paganini, an The 11 year old advices other children
that it was a musical instrument! icapped fashion, her parents had to Italian, known as the greatest and best to pursue their passion too and to never
Shirleen had joined the music club and shift from their initial place of stay and violinist, whose works left a mark as one shy away from seeking support in their
that is where her interest was discovered. changed schools to one closer to where of the pillars of modern violin techniques. pursuit.
With the help of her teacher, she re- her music teacher teaches and lives, be- Before we sat down for this interview, “If they have something they like they
quested her parents to have her enrolled sides buying the instruments and paying Shirleen played one of his famous piece, should not be afraid to do it. They should
in private lessons, as well as buy her the for the extra lessons. which I learn is called ‘Caprice 24.’ work hard at it and they should never
instruments. Now 11 and in class five at Advent She says it was difficult at first because ignore it. People usually have some kind
Torn between supporting their only Hill School in Nairobi’s Ongata Rongai, the techniques in playing the instrument of specific things they are good at but
child and other family commitments, her Shirleen has mastered the art of playing were challenging. Her parents wish her to usually something stops them,” she says.
parents chose the former, which marked the violin to the point of making sterling secure a scholarship in a boarding school
the start of a journey in mentoring a fu- performances. in the UK so as to pursue her passion.
ture international musician- what Shirleen She has since won awards at the Kenya “At this point where we are, she has
Invention
Light Bulb Corner
Lets’ get into the history of light
Book: The Cholera themselves from the disease, and eat. bulbs.
Scare and the treatment routine to A short distance away, they But before we delve into it, can you
follow if infected. find Bwana Mutura selling Afri- envision a life without light at night?
Author: CBC Health They are, however, sure they can sausages, which they also You would need to take your supper in Many inventors continued to make
Books cannot catch cholera because buy and eat.
the evening and get to bed at dusk! improvements on Davy’s invention but
Publisher: Queenex they live in a clean house and They get to Mrs Mambo’s
their neighbourhood is always shop and buy the goods then The story of light bulbs starts more it was Thomas Alva Edison who entered
Publishers
hygienic. But is that so? dash back home to finish their than 200 years ago. That is early 1800s. the race to make a better bulb in 1878.
Author: Brian Okinda
That evening, while doing homework. Humphrey Davy, an Englishman made Like many people do, he counted his
The Cholera Scare is the story their homework, the twins’ Later in the night, they are what was referred to as an “arc lamp.” chicks before they hatched and the idea
father sends them to a nearby both wakened by strong stom-
of twins- Pato and However, it was considered imprac- he had, though great, it didn’t work.
Sandra living with shop to buy ach pains. Their cries awaken
bread and their parents who rush to find tical as the light was too bright to This failed attempt made he learn a
their parents.
milk. the two writhing in pain; one be used in residences or businesses. lot of things and by October 1879, his
The twins often visit
their aunt, Maria, who On the inside the toilet as the other Also, it required a tremendous source workers started seeing some results.
lives close by. way, the waited for her turn. of power and batteries were quick In 1882, he had achieved much and
children They confess that they disre-
One day, after their drained. even started an electrical company. So,
usual visit, as she es- encounter garded their parents’ instruc-
Mama Sam- tions and ate samosas and ‘mu- did Edison the light bulb? No, he didn’t.
corts them back home,
busa, who turas’ on their way to the shop. Others had produced an incandescent
aunt Maria tells the
twins about cholera is always Their parents rush them to light before him. He did, however, cre-
and the dangers it clean, selling hospital, where the doctor takes ate the first practical light bulb along
her samo- their stool samples for testing
poses to human beings. with an electrical system to support it
She also tells the sas, which and later treats the twins. How-
children how to protect the two buy ever, not for cholera. By Lilys Njeru
Juniorspot | September 10, 2018 5
H
ave you ever been to plained. The students learnt about how
an agricultural or trade Maheera Intikhan, 12, a grade to pursue sports without using
show? What did you love seven student presented a project drugs. Doping is the use of banned
most? called ‘Stop! Let’s work hard for performance-enhancing drugs by
The shows organised by the our basic needs.’ athletic competitors.
Agricultural Society of Kenya Her project aimed at showing The Chief Executive Officer of
(ASK) provide interesting learn- simple recipes for cooking simple ADAK, Japhter Rugut said the
ing opportunities for pupils and Swahili foods like samosa and country has many upcoming tal-
students. doughnuts, which can be adopted ents and that they should avoid
What makes them exciting are by the jobless and street beggars. shortcuts.
the demonstrations by various “Along many streets in major There were 190 exhibitors in
exhibitors, which provide a prac- towns in Kenya, you will find peo- total at the show. International
tical learning experience for show ple sitting and begging. Instead exhibitors came from Uganda,
goers. of begging, these people can do Tanzania, China, Egypt, Turkey and
People go to the shows to ex- From Left: Aga Khan Academy Students Naira Gillani 12, Ummi Khadija some little business like selling Ukraine.
change experiences, learn new 14, Maheera Intikhan 12 and Yanna Mbugua 11 at the Young Farmers Club groundnuts and some foodstuff Show goers also learnt about
techniques and build networks. stand at the Mombasa International Show. WACHIRA MWANGI| NATION to earn a living,” Maheera said. the operations of different firms
The most recent show was the Naira Gillani, 12, showcased in Mombasa like Kenya Ports Au-
Mombasa International Show in ing Innovation and Technology in various handmade crafts using thority (KPA) and Kenya Ferry
Mombasa, which started from Agriculture and Trade’. A4 papers, which could be used Services (KFS) among others.
August 29 and ended on Septem- During the show, young farmers as success cards, congratulatory ASK Coast branch chairperson,
ber 2. from different schools also had letters, Christmas cards among Anisa Abdallah ensured security
The show had many new pro- an opportunity to showcase their others. for the showgoers. CCTV cameras
jects on display attracted over projects in the young farmers and Yanna Mbugua, 11, presented were installed at strategic places
3,000 people, including students book club. a project that can assist street at the showground.
from different schools and institu- Ummi Khadija, 14, from Aga children by providing a platform Several musical groups enter-
tions of higher learning. Khan Academy, Mombasa had where they can showcase their tained the show goers, among
The show was fun as everyone compiled a detailed report on talents. them the little karatekas, various
was allowed to visit the stand of the benefits, nutrients, calories Students from various schools traditional groups and the police
their choice, ask questions and percentage and different ways to like, Mutini Primary school, band.
gain more information about the cook eggs, potatoes and bananas. Fahari Primary school pupils in a Makueni County, Fahari primary
products exhibited. She also explained uses of co- learning session at the Anti-Doping
The show’s theme was ‘Promot- conut to show goers. “Coconut Agency of Kenya stand at the show.
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intaan Primary School is a mixed public primary school
located in Ng’ambo, Baringo South constituency, Baringo
Help!
A group of boys led by Leshan Mpakany jostle to
display a small poster appealing for ‘Help’ at their
flooded Sintaan primary school in Baringo South.
Sister’s Keeper
Jecinta Kuroito, 14, standard seven, wades
Water spitting — The boys also try it out Time to go back home through the floodwaters carrying her
Lemerian Lebene, Standard 5 also tries the water spitting game as his friend Shanis Ntarur wading through the floodwaters after younger sister as they leave for home on
looks on. rescuing a kid (a young goat) on her way from school Friday August 31. Whenever it floods, the
But it appears the girls do it better! on August 31, 2018. Learning has been disrupted at elder pupils take over the responsibility
Pupils have devised alternative games to ball games and other related her school due to flooding. The most affected pupils of ensuring their juniors are safe, carrying
games when the school compound gets flooded because they can’t access are the standard candidates preparing for their KCPE them on their shoulders when the water
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14. A field is made up of a quarter circle, semicircle and a 25. A cuboid of measurement 8cm by 7cm by 6cm is as drawn
2. A rectangular tank with a base area of 30 square meters is rectangle. If the radius of the Quarter circle is 14 cm and below. What is the total length of edges in centimeters?
36 meters high. It has water to a depth of 8 meters. How the diameter of the semi-circle is 14cm. The width of the
much more water in litres is needed to fill the tank? rectangle is 14cm and length 20m what is the field’s total
A.72 B.25.2 C.7200 D.25200 area.
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26. Which one of the following groups represents a right
4. Peter had twelve oranges, thirty mangoes and eighteen 16. A cube whose sides measure 2cm has a mass of 1 kg angled triangle?
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equally. How many fruits was each person given? A. 6kg 000gm B. 9kg 920 gm C. 7,24,26 D. 11,60,61
A.9 B.10 C.7 D.6 C. 4kg 960gm D. 5kg 400gm
27. A cylindrical tank has a diameter of 2.8m and a height of
5. Work out 1.44x1.26x0.7 17. Tap A takes 3 hours to fill a tank. Tap B takes 2 hours to fill 4m. How many litres can it hold when a quarter full?
5.6x8.4x0.3 the same tank. How long will it take both taps to fill the A. 6160 B. 26400
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6. 50 0ranges were put into six boxes. Some boxes had 8 28. A farmer had 620 hens, during a disease outbreak y of
oranges each and others had 9 oranges each. How many 18. The ratio of the number of boys to girls to adults at a them died. How many remained.
boxes had 9 oranges each? function was 1:2:4 respectively. Six adults and four girls A. 620-y B. y-620 C. 620+y D. 0
A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5 later went away. The number of adults who remained was
42. How many people were left in the function?
29. In the figure below what is the measure of angle AED?
7. How many times is the value of digit 8 greater than digit 4 A.74 B.42 C.84 D.80
in the number: 12758.134 A
A.2 B.8 C.2000 D.7.975 19. A shopkeeper packed one tonne of sugar into 500g and
1kg packets. There were thrice as many 500g packets
8. Hassan bought the following items in a shop; as 1kg packets. What was the total mass of the 500g
5 match boxes for sh.15.00, packets?
Three 2kg packets of wheat flour @sh.120, A.600 B.20 C.1000 D.10 E
6 packets of maize flour at sh.70 per packet,
D
3 toilet paper rolls @sh.75, 20. Find the volume of the figure below
Three 2kg packets of sugar at sh.90 per kg.
He gave the shopkeeper two sh.1000 notes. How much 48
B 64
C
balance was he given?
A.sh.500 B.sh.440 C.sh.710 D.sh.200
A. 68 0
B. 116 0
C. 64 0
D. 82 0
10. Njenga packed 6kg of sugar in equal number of packets of A.770cm3 B.1940cm3
31. The following is part of a train time-table from Nairobi to
400g and 200g. how many packets did he have in total? C.44198cm3 D.21560cm3
Kisumu
A.600 B.20 C.1000 D.10
21. In the figure below, line AB is parallel to line CD. Line
11. Below is a net of a solid. What is the name of the solid DE=line CE. Find the size of the angle marked g Naivasha Nakuru Eldoret Kisumu
formed from the net? Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep.
0940 1340 1515 1655 1710 1825 1920 2220
cm
The bicycle, though invented a century ago ___1___ is still a
2)
36. Ishmael spent ⅜ of his salary on house rent, of the very popular means of transport today. In ___2___earliest
+
remainder on household expenses and saved the rest.
x
years of its invention, the bicycle sported both large and small
(3
How much was her salary if she saved sh.12,000 ______3____. At first there was no mechanism to stop it. Men
had to rely on their heels to do the work. Today, ___4_____
A.Sh32000
A B , the bicycle has changed greatly. The modern bicycle only
B.Sh40000 (x + 9)cm
C.Sh8000 resembles the ancient one in that it ____5___ two wheels. On
D.Sh20000 A. 12.5 cm2 B. 25cm2 each wheel is ___6____series of pattern spokes. It also has a
C. 37.5cm2 D.48cm2 series of teeth for the various gears. Before the handlebar was
straight, now it can be; upturned, down turned or straight.
37. Solve the equation 46. Find the area of the shaded part.
______7____ , the handlebar was used to direct the bicycle
left, right and also balance it. These days it also ______8____
the gears that control the speed and a bell. The seat of the
bicycle is called the saddle, and the pedal is the part the foot
A.X=2.5 28 cm is put to _____9__ the bicycle forward. A person who rides a
B.X=3 ½
bicycle is called a __10_____. The bicycle is powered by the
C.X=3
D.X=12.5 muscles of the person who rides it. It is ____11_____ advisable
to carry along a bicycle pump to pump air into the bicycle
38. The temperature in Moscow winter Olympics opening tubes in case the tyres____12____ flat._____13___ is a good
ceremony on Monday was -100C, by Wednesday the exercise as it tones the whole body. One must not forget to
temperature had risen by 180C. What was the temperature A. 154 cm2 B. 784cm2 ____14_____a helmet when exercising in this manner. The
reading on Wednesday? C. 168cm2 D. 616cm2
bicycle may continue to evolve in years to come but man’s love
A.280C B.-280C C.-80C D.80C 47. A water tank can be filled by one tap in 8 minutes and for ____15____will remain the same.
emptied by another in 12 minutes. If the tank is empty
1. A. , B. ? C. ! D. -
39. A table cloth measures 50cm by 30cm, if both were how long will it take to fill the tank.
increased by 80cm by 60 cm. What was the increase in 2. A.it B. the C. an D. a
area. A. 36 min B. 20 min
C. 24 min D. 18 min 3. A. wheels B. wheel C. spokes D. rim
A. 3300 B. 4800 C. 1500 D. 900
4. A. moreover B. although C. however D. whatever
48. Gatume sold an item for sh.39600 incurring a 25% loss.
40. The figure below was fenced using four strands of wire. How much should he have charged for the item to make a 5. A. is B. to C. has D. too
What is the total length of wire used. 12 ½ % profit?
6. A. the B. an C. a D. was
140 m A.sh.49500 B.sh.55687.50 7. A. eventually B. Gradually C. However D. previously
C.sh.59400 D.sh.45787.50
8. A. possesses B. keeps C. stays D. shows
49. The table below shows the number of notes and coins
Mary took to the bank in one week. How much money did 9. A. dispel B. expel C. propel D. withhold
70 m she take to the bank that week? 10. A. driver B. pilot C. river D. cyclist
Notes/ coins 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000 11. A. always B. never C. somehow D. can
Number 45 56 42 87 60 20 19 12 12. A. got B. get C. goes D. grow
A. 500 B. 2000 A.sh 36945 B.sh 37475 13. A. cycle B. cycling C. cycled D. cycles
C. 1500 D. 2500 C.sh 37785 D.sh 37505
14. A. wash B. keep C. put on D. put up
41. A motorist covered 40 km in 1 2/3 hrs. What was the speed 50. The graph below represents a journey by an oil tanker 15. A. her B. it C. them D. us
in m/s travelling from town Y to town x and a motorist travelling
from town x to town y at different times. The oil tanker
A. 24 m/s B. 6 2/3 m/s Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
travelled at a constant speed. How much longer did the
C. 4 m/s D. 240 m/s tanker drive than the motorist?
16. ____________ purse was stolen.
42. What is the expression in the simplest form w
5 (3x+2y +4) +3 (x-3y-4) 280 A. What B. Who’s C. Whose D. Where
Motorist
Town Y 240 17. I can’t decide _______to go or stay
A. 18x+y+8 B. 18x+y+16
C. 18x+3y+8 D. 28x+y+18 200
A. Weather B. Weither C. Wither D. Whether
43. The volume of an open rectangular tank is 360m3. The 160
18. At last I am___________ with my homework
Distance in Km
44. Nekesa borrowed sh. 3000 for 6 months she was offered 19 Both the owls and the wolves _______________ at night.
a simple interest of 13% per annum. How much did he pay Town X
back? 8am 9am 10am 11am 12am 1pm A. Hunt B. Hunts C. Hunting D. Hunters
A. sh 195 B. sh 3095 A. 6hrs B. 1hr 20. The manager with his assistants________________ at night
C. sh. 3390 D. sh. 3195 C. 5hrs D. 11hrs
A. Works B. Work C. Workers D. Working.
10 Juniorspot | September 10, 2018
ENGLISH
COMPOSITION 1. D 26. C
Previous week composition question: A plan then rang in my entangled mind. I removed a penknife from 2. B 27. C
It was a rather quiet afternoon. I had just finished eating my meal my classy pajamas and cut the grubby cloth gagged in my mouth. 3. A 28. A
when I heard……………….. I then used it to threaten them. Verily necessity is the mother of
4. C 29. B
invention. Instead of scaring them they let out wild laughs one
ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY of them then brandished a gun from its holster. The smell of fear 5. C 30. B
It was a rather quiet afternoon. I had just finished my afternoon seemed to permeate through the air like a feckless breeze. 6. C 31. A
meals, when I heard a faint knock at the door. Two smartly dressed I shook violently like a blade of grass against the whirlpool I then 7. D 32. D
ladies in company of a young girl appeared. The young girl looked let out a singular stentorian scream that cut through the air like a 8. A 33. A
familiar. I was almost sure that I had seen her. On taking a closer hot knife cut through butter. In a snapshot our pat neighbors’ arrived
9. C 34. C
look; I realized it was my long lost boon companion. I embraced her rough and ready to deal with the rogues. They quickly took to their
as tears of joy rolled down my chubby cherub cheeks. heels only one of them managed to escape the rioted mob. Mary 10. D 35. C
I welcomed them together with the fabulously dressed women. and one lady were helpless. They were given a beating of a lifetime. 11. A 36. D
They seemed as though they couldn’t hurt a fly. We had a long chat They writhed and groaned as helpless as an infant. Lady lark was 12. B 37. B
with my pal, Mary. The ladies were busy enjoying themselves with on their side since the ‘title fish’ in blue arrived. I swore never to 13. B 38. D
glasses of orange juice. Night came Mary and I quickly prepared trust anyone. Credence to the adage once bitten twice shy. 14. C 39. C
dinner which was the British poly poly meal.
15. B 40. A
We then went to bed and soon I was deep in slumber land.
Suddenly like brambles, I was woken up by a loud bang. Without 16. C 41. B
father ado I headed to the scene. When I got there, what I saw 17. D 42. D
almost made my eyes pop out of their sockets.
Complete the following story:
18. B 43. A
Mary and the two ladies were packing out belongings. I was 19. A 44. C
rooted to the ground not knowing what step to take next. They This is the beginning of a story. Complete it making it 20. A 45. A
gave me penetrating murderous looks as though quickly bound and
gagged. Their silence was ominous.
as interesting as possible. 21. C 46. B
How can Mary do this to me? I soliloquized at that point in time; I 22. B 47. D
Nearly everybody was filled with excitement as the
wished the ground could open and swallow me alive. Unfortunately,
village elder announced his final verdict. Liseche was to
23. B 48. A
if wishes were horses beggars would ride. I watched as they packed
be………………………………………………………………….. 24. C 49. C
valuables in humongous bags.”How do you expect me to survive in 25. B 50. D
our tiny house when your parents own this magnificent abode?”Mary
said. She then let out a thunderous laughter.
12 Juniorspot | September 10, 2018
HOW TO KART
RACE
Karting : Moha’s racing goals K arting or kart racing is a sport where participants use
a special type of open, four-wheel vehicles to race
through a circuit to earn points.
BY JAMES KAHONGEH One may participate in karting for sport or recreation.
Jkgitau@ke.nationmedia.com The sport originated in the US in the late 1950s. Karting ve-
hicles are called karts or go-karts.
Drivers drive round specially-designed race tracks with sev-
D
ressed in a driving suit eral turns called kart circuits. A short circuit is less than 1500
and holding his hel- metres long while a long circuit is longer than 1500 metres.
met in a bold swagger, This sport is high-risk due to accidents. Racers are therefore
required to put on protective gear at all times.
Mohammed Muthomi looks The kit includes a driving suit, driving gloves, ankle-high
every inch like a Formula boots and a helmet.
One driver. The racer who gets to the finish line first after the required
The eight-year-old is a number of laps is declared the winner.
Kart racing is considered the stepping stone and safe way to
Standard Three pupil of Ri- introduce racers into professional motorsport racing. Formula
ara Springs Primary School One champions such as Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg
in Nairobi. and Lewis Hamilton all started their careers as kart racers.
He is not only brilliant, but By JAMES KAHONGEH
also loves fast cars. Nothing racing world. Lewis Hamil-
quite excites him like speed; ton of Mercedes and Kimi
it always has since he was a Räikkönen of Ferrari are his
toddler. favourite racers.
His late father Asif Yusuf
came from a family of car
But to participate in kart- crossword
ing, Moha’s mother Fridah
lovers and he is the one who Kirema insists on good
ā Ă ă ą Ć
introduced him to cars. grades in his academics. For
Moha trains at Nairobi’s Mohamed in his karting gear at GP Karting, Lang’ata. Moha, this has not been a
GP Karting in Lang’ata. He ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION problem. He has been top-
is one of the members of his is possible to race against Thursday and on Saturday ping his class all the time. ć Ĉ ĉ Ċ āĀ
school’s karting club. He is older men and women. But to race. Karting is an impor- When he is not doing his
already a pro in karting, and that does not stop Moha tant part of my life now,” he homework, you will find him āā
has been at the sport since from excelling. says. watching racing and kart-
2016. “I like racing against more He has a supportive ing sports from around the āĂ āă
On any given racing day at experienced karting ath- mother to thank. She has world on Supersport 3.
the club, his name features letes. While they may beat always paid his subscription. He hopes to build his pro- āą
prominently on the main me, they also make me a “I also thank my school for file and to participate in as
karting scoreboard. tougher racer,” he says. offering karting as one of many races as possible, both āĆ āć āĈ āĉ āĊ
Watching him navigate But what does one require the club activities,” adds Mo- nationally and internation-
corners and accelerate to become a good karting hammed. ally.
around the circuit is dra- racer? Practice and consist- During his two years in “If I get sponsorship to
matic and gripping. ency are key, Mohamed re- racing, Moha has partici- race on the world stage, it ĂĀ Ăā
During a tournament held veals to Juniorspot. pated in hundreds of con- will be easier for me to get
at the karting club in May Keenness are alertness are tests. In the process, he has into professional racing,” he
this year, Moha saw off stiff critical attributes in racing to learnt discipline, control and says.
competition from other avoid dangerous collisions. speed. He is now one is one His mother has done
CROSSWORD
contestants to emerge fifth Moha has mastered both. of the leading racers at the everything she could to get ACROSS DOWN
overall. “I have trained and raced club. him where he is now. To go 1. Kipindupindu 1. To triumph is to …
3. Past tense of 'bleed' 2. A container for eg clothes
Interestingly, karting does here for two years now. I Like many young racers, to the next level, he needs 6. Aina ya mchezo ambao 4. Siku baada ya jana
not have age barriers. It come here every week on Moha has role models in the someone to hold his hand. pia huitwa 'gori' 5. A female deer
9. Past tense of 'wake' 7. Once more
11. Kutoa machozi ni ku … 8. To permit
12. A large room for holding 9. Cries loudly
meetings, dances etc 10. A cutting tool in the
13. A flower kitchen
14. A bird of prey 15. A young goat
15. To understand is to … 16. Not young
17. Past tense of 'speed' 18. A church bench
20. Fathers 19. A lion lives in a …
21. A goose-like bird
ANSWERS
. .ALLOW 12. HALL
1. .DEN . .AGAIN 21. SWAN 11. LIA
1. .PEW . .DOE 20. DADS 9. WOKE
1. .OLD . .LEO 17. SPED 6. NAGA
1. .KID . .BAG 15. KNOW 3. BLED
1. .KNIFE . .WIN 14. OWL 1. WABA
. .WAILS DOWN 13. IRIS ACROSS
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