People Daily Monday, August 14, 2023

Hardliners threat to talks Monday, August 14, 2023 NO. www.pd.co.ke // www.epaper.pd.co.ke 07875 Kenya’s Newspaper NO1. FREE Danger lurks in snake bites ... and hospitals with no drugs All eyes on Bomas: Mudavadi fires salvo with claim there is no place for mediation, Kindiki hits out at Raila for saying new forms of protest still an option yet Kenyans expect teams led by Kalonzo and Ichungw’ah and mediated by Obasanjo to come up with roadmap that will resolve political rifts PAGes 4-5 state clarifies on varsity fees PAGe 13 Let there be music! Learners from PCEA Kagema presents a choral verse during Day Three of 95th Kenya Music Festivals hosted at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Nyeri county yesterday. The class 1038H is a special composition of an English verse on theme of Countering Violent Extremism and is a category for primary school. The theme for the ongoing national festivals is “Nurturing talent for innovation and national development.” PD/ JOsePh KIngORI  YOUR Beat PG 22-23 PG 3 students showcase talent in championship PAGe 29

2 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 by Bernard Gitau @PeopleDailyKe A total of Sh218 million of taxpayers’ money will be used to repair defects on Park Road Affordable Housing Project homes, a National Housing Corporation (NHC) report has revealed. According to the report, the contractor, China State Construction and Engineering Corporation, received a completion certificate even though the defects had not been attended to at the end of the Defects Liability Period. Washington Agutu, the National Housing Corporation General Manager - Estates Division, said the contractor also received over Sh400 million as retention fee — which is a 10 per cent of total project cost — without rectifying the defects. The China State Construction and Engineering Corporation was paid Sh4,986,908 to build 1,370 units comprising one, two and three bedroom houses. “Some of the defects and challenges include mechanical engineering, electrical services and general issues,” said Agutu during a fact finding tour by the National Assembly Housing Committee led by its chair Johana Ng’eno. Water supply Agutu pointed out that there was an inadequately designed water supply distribution and piping system on the top slabs of the blocks, causing skewed supply to the houses below which results in disaffection and complaints by residents over lack of water. “Inappropriately designed architectural layouts and consequently internal foul waState to pay Sh218m for affordable homes repairs Park Road housing project contractor received completion certificate even though defects not corrected ter drainage provisions which are prone to blockage. Unblocking and maintenance of the internal foul water drainage system poses a challenge since the common drainage stack pipes are located to the interior of the blocks,” said Agutu. This has led to persistent complaints over blocked sewers. He added that the inappropriately terminated stack vent pipes on the top slabs of the blocks leads to concentration of unpleasant foul air above the top slabs which are also used by residents to air clothes hence grossly unconducive. Three years after the completion of the project, Agutu revealed the Solar Water heating system on the top slab of Block A was not tested and commissioned hence has not been used by the residents. The residents have complained over water shortage with the National Housing Corporation terming water supply inadequate. “The installed water storage capacity is 1.1 million litres which is less than the required capacity of 1.7 million litres for the population in the Estate,” Agutu said. Due to this challenge, residents use lifts to transport water in portable containers from ground floor to floors above whether there are water supply interruptions. “There was poor workmanship on the borehole systems which has often caused system failure. One of the two systems totally failed, and the submersible pump got stuck in the well and several attempts to remove it have proved futile hence aggravating the water supply situation,” added Agutu. by Anthony Mwangi @PeopleDailyKe President William Ruto has said that he is ready to go to any lengths to provide job opportunities for Kenyan youth. Speaking during a church service at the Faith Evangelistic Ministries in Karen, Nairobi, he said his government has made deliberate interventions to create opportunities for the youth starting with the housing plan. “I am ready to pay any price to have a plan on how to create opportunities for the young people of Kenya,” he said. “Many people were wondering; ‘Why are you pushing this housing agenda? Who told you we need a house? We all have houses what is this?’ It wasn’t so much about the houses; it was so much about the jobs for the young people of Kenya.” The Head of State said that the country has never had a comprehensive, deliberate or intentional programme to create opportunities for the young people to earn income adding that time has come for this to be addressed. “I am happy that this time round we not only have a plan, but we also have clear workable interventions, money to do it and create jobs in the housing plan in the digital space, exporting labour,” said the president. He reiterated his government’s commitment to better the education systems in the country by promoting the sector by helping children from needy backgrounds gain access to free meals in schools. “This year we are going to use our taxes to make sure that our children go to school and have a meal, who otherwise would not attend class because they do not have something to eat,” he said. “We have agreed with Governor Johnston Sakaja that we are going to feed 250,000 children in the city of Nairobi, especially from the informal settlements.” He said his government was committed to increasing the savings. Ruto said the move would wean the country off foreign borrowing. He noted that the country had only saved Sh350 billion in the last 60 years in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Ruto reiterates efforts to create opportunities for the jobless youths Johana Ng’eno- National Assembly Housing Committee during a fact finding tour at Park Road Affordable Housing PD/BENARD GITAU PARK ROAD HOUSING China State Construction and Engineering Corporation was paid Sh4,986,908 to build 1,370 units comprising one, two and three bedroom houses WORLD NEWS Page 18 Libyans throng streets of Tripoli’s old city for summer festival OPINION Page 11 Eyeball harvesting put State data office in spotlight POINTERS WEATHER TODAY Nairobi 24° Mombasa 28° Kisumu 29° Nyeri 22° Kitui 27° Wajir 34° Standards body on the spot over 78,000 bad gas cylinder imports Nancy Gathungu John Mbadi Esther Ngari by Mercy Mwai @PeopleDailyKe Members of Parliament (MPs) have warned Kenyans could be consuming substandard products after it emerged that Kenya Bureaus of Standards (KEBS) allowed the importation of 78,000 defective gas cylinders into the country during the 2020/2021 financial year. The lawmakers who sit in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) accused KEBS of taking Kenyans for granted after its top officials told the committee that they did not check the cylinders when they arrived at the port of entry in Mombasa because inspection was done in the country of origin. At a meeting with KEBS acting Managing Director Esther Ngari who had appeared to shed light on the matter as raised by the Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, the committee members told off KEBS for failing to do due diligence whenever products are brought in to the market PAC chairperson and nominated MP John Mbadi accused KEBS of doing its work in a casual manner as they allowed the importation of faulty cylinders which they know if released to the market its impact would be very lethal to Kenyans. Said Mbadi: “This cylinders are very good, they are being used in various households at the moment, but they can also be very dangerous if they are not handled well and you people know that. ” He added: “we need to amend the KEBS act so that we can have punitive laws in place so that all those who are dealing with certification can be jailed for life should they fail to do their job.” The gas cylinders were procured by the State Department for Petroleum after it started the implementation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) project in 2016 whose aim was to promote the use of modern cooking fuels among low-income households. The companies that imported the cylinders include Surge Energy Limited which imported 79,998 cylinders out of which 27,129(33.91 percent) passed the test while 52869(66.09 percent) were defective, Allied East African Limited imported 11,132 which were all defective and Accurate Power systems Limited which imported 15,056 cylinders which were all defective. MPs Mbadi, David Kiplagat (Soy), Mutuse Mwengi(Kibwezi West),Adow Mohammed(Wajir South) and Nabii Nabwera (Lugari) said it is the high time they amended the KEBS act to include harsh penalties such as individuals being jailed for life for any officers who fails to carry out inspections of products as required.

Monday, August 14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT 3 Learners showcase talents at music fete Pupils present songs and dances with rich themes during the festivals taking place at Dedan Kimathi University in Nyeri county 1) PCEA Kagema Primary School pupils present a choral verse during the third day of 95th Kenya Music Festivals at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Nyeri county. This year’s theme is nurturing talent for innovation and national development. 2) Pupils from King Hill School from Central region play Isikuti during the festivals. 3) Nzoia Sugar Primary pupils present a choral verse. 4) Malindi Little Angels Junior School in Kilifi county presents a choral verse “The Viper” by Muhoma Reuben, yesterday. 5) KK Baithai Primary School from Meru presents a Meru dance “Athoni” during the festivals. PD/JOSEPH KINGORI 1. 3. 2. 4. 5. NOTICE is hereby given that KRAV MARINE LIMITED is the registered Proprietor of ALL those parcels of land SITUATE WITHIN KWALE COUNTY known as TITLE NUMBERS: Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1270 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1271 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1272 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1273 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1274 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1275 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1276 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1277 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1278 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1279 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1280 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1281 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1282 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1283 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1284 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1285 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1286 Kwale/Diani Beach Block/1287 It has come to the attention of KRAV MARINE LIMITED that there are certain individuals or persons interfering with possession of the parcels of land and/or attempting to unlawfully claim the parcels of land. Members of the public are advised to take notice of any fraudulent claims to the subject parcels of land and not to engage with any such individuals, persons or their agents. TAKE NOTICE that any purported transactions or other dealings in connection with any of the parcels of land HOWSOEVER and WHATSOEVER to which the said KRAV MARINE LIMITED has not consented in writing is null and void, illegal and amount to trespass and criminal acts. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person(s) unlawfully interfering with or entering into any such dealings over the parcels of land do so at his(their) own risk. KRAV MARINE LIMITED will NOT honour any such unlawful dealings or arrangements entered into regarding the parcels of land in any manner whatsoever nor will it recompense any losses incurred by any person(s) in such unlawful transaction(s). AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person(s) unlawfully interfering or dealing or attempting to deal with the parcels of land as aforesaid do so at their own risk as to both criminal and civil sanction. Dated at NAIROBI this 9th day of August 2023. Shah & Shah Advocates for KRAV MARINE LIMITED Drawn & Presented By: Shah & Shah Advocates Kimathi Chambers Kimathi Street P.O. Box 45839-00100 NAIROBI. CAVEAT EMPTOR – BUYER BEWARE TITLE NUMBERS KWALE/DIANI BEACH BLOCK/1270-1287

4 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 OTHER VITAL ISSUES Other issues include the entrenchment of the National Government-Constituency Development Fund in the Constitution. Kenya Kwanza has picked Muthomi Thiankolu, Linda Musumba, Nick Biketi and Duncan Ojwang’ to its technical team. Their counterparts from Azimio will be former Ndaragua MP Jeremiah Kioni, Adams Oloo, Zein Abubakar and Isabel Githinji. All set for Bomas talks despite tough stance by parties by People Daily team @PeopleDailyKe Representatives of the two sides of the political divide will today embark on the much-awaited talks on how to resolve key political issues facing the country, including how to reconstitute the electoral commission. Though the lead negotiators last week described their first ice-breaking meeting last week as cordial, tough and hardline stances taken by both sides since signal that the talks will be anything but easy or cordial. Already, negotiators allied to the Opposition Azimio Coalition have tabled some of their demands, including having the talks concluded within 30 days. Both they and representatives of the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance have also ruled out a power sharing arrangement. Yesterday, Azimio leader Raila Odinga held talks with US congressman Chris Coons in what analysts said was to ease tensions and ensure that no team takes a hardline position. The talks will be chaired by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. Both camps have already picked technical teams who will be tasked to fine tune agenda for the meetings to be held at the Bomas. Yesterday, the technical teams were held up in meetings to plan for today’s talks. But even as this was happening, leading Kenya Kwanza stalwarts declared that there was no need for international mediators and that there would be no political reward for violent protests. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi struck a hardline note when he said Negotiators, however, intimated that the much-awaited discussions will be cordial and come up with a common ground to advance the country and resolve issues House Speaker Moses Wetang’ula with Bungoma Women Rep Catherine Wambilianga during the burial of Peter Werunga, a Ford Kenya official in Kabuchai constituency on Saturday. PD/DENNIS LUMITI Kenya does not need an international mediator to chair talks on the five-point agenda expected to be at the heart of the talks. “Kenya is not a failed State; it has a duly elected President and a working Cabinet. In fact, we would like Obasanjo to exercise his expertise in Niger,” he told a meeting of Muslim women in Kakamega at the weekend. Incidentally, his position in government is expected to be one of the issues up for debate with Kenya Kwanza seeking to have it entrenched in the Constitution alongside that of Official Leader of the Opposition. Huge price Mudavadi said the government was set to pay a huge price for the 2007/08 post-election violence after the East African Court of Justice awarded a USD 150 million (Sh21 billion) claim in damages for losses incurred by businesses during the violence that ended after the then President Kibaki of PNU and ODM leader Raila signed the peace accord under the stewardship of the late UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. “When some people call for maandamano, you take it as a joke but now you’ve to pay with your sweat,” Mudavadi said. On his part, Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, highlighted the importance of the ongoing talks, saying they were meant to find a common ground and advance the country. Wetang’ula said he was confident that the talks will give way for a lasting solution to issues that are of concern to both sides. “We have chosen the Bungoma Woman Rep, Catherine Wambilianga, to represent our party in the ongoing talks,” he said but added, “I call on my fellow Kenyans to be patient and allow President William Ruto and his government time to implement his vision for the nation.” Separately, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki warned politicians against bringing violence into the equation of dialogue. He said no politician should threaten Kenyans that in the event dialogue fail they will unleash violence and destroy property. He spoke a day after Raila said he would call for new forms of protests — including for people to stay indoors — if the new round of talks fails (Story on Page 5). Speaking in Nyeri, Kindiki said the government will not allow such protests to happen and will deal firmly with those behind such acts. “As a ministry, we want to say that we welcome dialogue but let nobody threaten the security of this nation. We will deal with them firmly and ruthlessly,” Kindiki said. He took a swipe at politicians he accused of unleashing terror on Kenyans after losing elections, saying that it was time they respect the law. Meanwhile, Wiper Democratic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who is leading the Azimio negotiation team, at the weekend said the talks will favour the interests of Kenyans, not individuals or political parties. Besides Kalonzo, Azimio has National Assembly Minority Party Leader Opiyo Wandayi and DAP-Kenya Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa. Others are Nyamira Senator Okong’o O’mogeni and Malindi MP Amina Mnyazi. The Kenya Kwanza team is led by Ichung’wah and will also include Senate Majority Leader Araon Cheruiyot and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire. Other members appointed to the talks include Hassan Omar and Wambilianga. Kenya Kwanza has listed five agenda items that it wants discussed, including the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the implementation of the two-thirds gender rule. Sanity must prevail as Azimio, Kenya Kwanza begin negotiations Decision by the leaderships of the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Azimio la Umoja Coalition to hold talks on key issues that have been catalaysing violence in the name of maandano has dissipated a heavy, dark and ominous political cloud has been hanging over the country. It is a demonstration of statesmanship and patriotism by President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Their move to place the country above their personal interests and those of their supporters is laudable. Once again, Kenyans have shown that despite their political persuasions and other socio-economic challenges, they can rise to the occasion and embrace the tenets of democracy. While some may say it has come too late after the needless loss of lives, destruction of property and disruption of economic re-engineering, it is a welcome move. Hopefully, this will be the last of the post-poll anxieties that Kenya will ever be subjected to. The five-aside deliberations co-chaired by former Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka and National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung’wah will bear fruit. The hopes of Kenyans of goodwill, friends of Kenya and a keen international community are pinned on the Bomas talks to exorcise the demon of political uncertainty that has been stalking us since the August 2022 General Election. Hats off to Raila for climbing down from his erstwhile hardline political stance and giving dialogue a chance. His decision did not certainly go down well with the political hawks in his Azimio ranks but he has demonstrated leadership. This, too, is true on the President’s Kenya Kwanza side. All Kenyans should give the negotiating team the space to confront contentious issues and resolve them. We need to get back to our business of fixing the myriad socio-economic challenges, especially the cost of living and food insecurity. What we should demand of the political elite is for them to deliver on their promises. We have the power and legal instruments to hold them to account. And because they know this, and that is why they engage us in needless and costly power games to our detriment. As the constitutionally elected 5th President of the Republic of Kenya, Ruto is the leader of Kenyans and that is what it will be for the next four years before we can again audit his performance in the 2027 poll. I commend him for vowing to serve all Kenyans regardless of how they voted. That is true democracy. In the spirit of democracy, the Kalonzo-Ichungwa-led teams must rise above their political insularities and deliver a peace deal. — The writer is the former President of Football Kenya Federation SAM NYAMWEYA Kenyans should give negotiating team space to confront the contentious issues and resolve them BOMAS TALKS

Monday, August 14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT 5 by Eric Juma @PeopleDailyKe Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga has maintained that the Kenya Kwanza/ Azimio talks which start today will not deter his coalition from seeking justice for victims of police brutality. Raila said police officers were guilty of using excessive force against protesters, yet President William Ruto swore to protect lives when he took his oath of office. “Ruto has become a thorn in Kenyans’ flesh by the way he runs the affairs of this country,” said Raila. Raila, who was accompanied by Siaya Governor James Orengo, Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, Seme MP James Nyikal among others said the killing of Kenyans exercising their right to protest peacefully will land the responsible officers in problems. Constitutional “We as Azimio will push for the arrest and prosecution of those guilty at the highest court of the world,” he said. “I want to assure Kenyans that the 2010 Constitution which you (Ruto) opposed, is respected as a shield to Kenyans rights. We are happy that the document has given us rights to tell off wrongs perpetuated by the ruling government and that has enhanced democracy”. Orengo regretted that Koome (Police IG Japheth) had turned police service into an agent of brutality. “It is so sad that the law enforcement officers carrying such retrogressive orders are quick to kill our people and when murders occur at the grassroots they don’t respond to distress calls. They went to the scene where two watchmen were killed two days after,” said Orengo. “The police must stop killing Kenyans”. Oburu said the blood of Kenyans who died in the protests would not be in vain. On Saturday, Raila maintained that President Ruto had no alternative but to create an enabling environment for the Bomas talks to be concluded successfully. Speaking during the burial of a member of Luo Council of Elder Jacob Ochino Ogundo in North Uyoma, Rarieda sub-county Raila said: “We have not run out of strategies”. Street protests He said that going forward, Azimio will not resort to street protests as had been the norm but will instruct Kenyans to stay indoors and put vigilante groups to ensure this happens. “It is not a must that our people to demonstrate in the streets anymore, we shall remain indoors and see how government will run its programmes without support from Kenyans whom they think do not belong to their private club as alluded by the DP Rigathi Gachagua,” said Raila. Concerning the police brutality, Raila said the police officers are guilty of using offensive violence against the people President Ruto swore to protect. Azimio to seek justice for victims - Raila ODM leaders castigate police action during protests, vow to push on for justice of victims, affected Opposition leader Raila Odinga who is also the leader of Azimio la Umoja Coalition leader poses for a photo with US Senator from Delaware Chris Coons. COURTESY “Ruto has became a thorn in Kenyans flesh by the way its running the affairs of this country. You (Ruto) are really a killer yet you claim to be a Christian, Your agents including Inspector Koome are guilty of genocide,” said Raila. Raila who was accompanied by Siaya Governor James Orengo, Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, Seme MP Nyilkal James and Host MCA’s led by Siaya Speaker George Okode, said the killing of innocent Kenyans exercising their rights peacefully its what will land them in problems. “President Ruto stands charged and we as Azimio will push for the arrest and prosecution of those guilty at the highest court of the World,” he said adding that they will ensure Kenyans are allowed to their constitution. I want to assure Kenyans that the 2010 constitution which you opposed, is respected as a shield to Kenyans rights,” He at the same time accused President of adopting dictatorial regemes by ordering the killings of our people as a strategy to scare us inorder to do filthy things in this Country, that wont be achieved when we are still alive. The era of old constitution that dictatorship thrives went with the promulgation of the new constitution. We are happy that the document has given us rights to tell off wrongs perpetuated by the ruling government and that has enhanced democracy. SEARCH FOR JUSTICE Opposition politicians say police officers were guilty of using excessive force against protesters ODM leader Raila said the police officers are guilty of using offensive violence against the people President Ruto swore to protect

6 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 MPs push for sex education in school syllabus by Anthony Mwangi @PeopleDailyKe MPs want sex education introduced as a subject at the school level to help adolescents understand the risks involved. Agitated by high rates of unintended pregnancies and HIV/Aids infections among other sexually transmitted diseases, the lawmakers have called on the state to include sex education in schools as a measure to address the issue which poses a great threat to teenagers. Kirinyaga County MP Njeri Maina, who moved the motion urged the national government, through the State Department of Basic Education, to introduce comprehensive health, wellness, and sexeducation as a core subject in the school curriculum. While many legislators are in favour of the proposal, some are sceptical about the need for comprehensive health education, as they believe by teaching sex education in schools, the country could be introducing young people to sex at an early age. Langata MP, Phelix Odiwuor (pictured), voiced his support for the initiative but questioned what “comprehensive” entails and what additional aspects it covers. demonstrate that that particular condom was sub-standard. “The alleged violation of consumer rights of the petitioner thus lacks merit,” Justice Mugambi ruled in the case filed by the man who could not be named for legal reasons. “The claim that his right to highest standard of healthcare under Article 43 (1) was violated is also based on the same facts. Accordingly, it is equally unsustainable.” The man had sued Beta Healthcare International Limited, Kenya Bureau of Standards and Kenya Revenue Authority, accusing them of allowing substandard condoms in the market. According to the petitioner, he was a frequent user of the products but came to realise in or around October 2014 that they were of dubious quality when one THE CASE The petitioner moved to court seeking damages for the loss he suffered after he contracted syphilis and gonorrhea, loss of his wife, emotional distress and anxiety over his HIV status and later loss of his employment when his problems led him to turn from women to the bottle. by Nancy Gitonga @PeopleDailyKe A judge in Nairobi has thrown out a case in which a man was seeking to be compensated after claiming a condom he was using allegedly burst as he and his lover enjoyed themselves in 2014. The incident, the married man said, occurred after he met a woman when they attended a wedding in Kisii county. But what would otherwise have been the crowning of a happy occasion ended in premium tears after the woman allegedly infected the man with a sexually transmitted disease. On Thursday, Justice Lawrence Mugambi of Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division dismissed the man’s case for lack of merit. According to him, the evidence adduced in court was clearly inadmissible because he could neither prove purchase of the said condom nor the fact that he used it. He also failed to Court throws out burst condom case against firm The man says he was enjoying a tryst with a stranger when the rubber broke leading to infection Mwangaza partners with PLWDs Governor Mwangaza issues a Sh5 million cheque to the leadership of People Living With Dissabilities Sacco in Meru yesterday. Mwangaza has expressed commitment to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure people with disabilities are recognised and involved in development activities in the region. PD/ DORCAS MBATIA Mudavadi lauds Barasa leadership by Dennis Lumiti @PeopleDailyKe A section of leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza administration have expressed confidence in the leadership of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa. Led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi (pictured), they said Barasa had been serving all residents of Kakamega without bias. “Kenya Kwanza had a gubernatorial candidate in the last elections who conceded defeat and has accorded Governor Barasa and his team the conducive environment needed for him to perform. And we are happy that he is doing exactly that,” said Mudavadi. Speaking in Kakamega on Saturday, the Kenya Kwanza leaders pointed out that the county chief had declined to pursue the interests of only his political faction and instead worked with all leaders. Mudavadi pointed out that Kakamega stood to gain a lot from the national government due to Barasa’s “political composure”. “I have seen him focus solely on issues that are of benefit to his electorate and not political sideshows and rhetoric witnessed elsewhere,” he added. Nyamaiya MCA to be buried next week by Evans Nyakundi @PeopleDailyKe The burial of Nyamira County Assembly majority leader Elijah Osiemo (pictured), who died in a road accident on August 7, has been set for Monday next week. The funeral committee, under the chairmanship of Evans Onderi, yesterday said the body will leave Umash Funeral Home in Nairobi on Sunday morning by road for Nyamira county. Burial will take place at the late’s Marara village in Nyamaiya division in West Mugirango Constituency. Before the body leaves Nairobi, Onderi announced that a major fund drive would be held on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at All Saints Cathedral from 4pm. Nyamira county Assembly deputy speaker Thaddeaus Nyabaro also confirmed that proper arrangements have been put in place to ensure the late majority leader gets a befitting send-off . Serious injuries Osiemo lost his life during an accident which occurred at Maai Mahiu. His deputy Duke Masira and nominated MCS Priscilla Nyatichi whom they were travelling in the same vehicle suffered serious injuries but they are out of danger. broke while he was enjoying a tryst with a stranger he met while at a wedding. He thus contended that his right protection as a consumer under Article 46 of the Constitution was violated. Evidence inadmissible “Tied to this, was the right to health under Article 43 as the poor quality of the condoms had a direct bearing on my sexual and reproductive health,” the man informed the court during the hearing of the case. The firm, in its response said the evidence produced was inadmissible. Justice Mugambi concurred with the firm, saying that the used packets meant nothing because one can easily collect such from dustbins at entertainment joints any day. The court further noted that the woman whom petitioner had allegedly slept with did not testify. “This is a man who admits that he is married. That notwithstanding, he says he cheated on his wife with several women, in different towns in various counties. Can any court rely on the sole evidence of such a character without corroboration?” the judged asked, effectively pouring cold water on the man’s case.

Monday, August 14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT 7 Bill to promote diversity in public service vice Boards will be mandated to submit annual reports if the Bill receives the green light from Parliament. These reports will be crucial in shedding light on essential details, including the total number of employees, their gender distribution, age demographics, counties of birth, and counties of residence. “By mandating entities to submit annual reports and promoting transparency in employment practices, the Bill strives to create a more inclusive and representative public Lawmaker MP Rahim Dawood says the legislation seeks to promote inclusive working environment in government offices VITAL INFO All Government entities will be expected to issue annual reports which will be crucial in shedding light on essential details, including the total number of employees, their gender distribution, age demographics, counties of birth, and counties of residence. North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood (centre) address the media recently. He has sponsored a Bill seeking to promote diversity in the public service. PD/FILE by Anthony Mwangi @PeopleDailyKe It will be mandatory for public entities to submit an annual report to Parliament, providing comprehensive details on their adherence to diversity and equal opportunity standards within the public service. This requirement will come into effect if the House approves the proposed Public Service (Values and Principles) (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2022). The Bill aims to uphold the constitutional provisions of Article 232 and Article 10, reflecting the values and principles of public service, which emphasise representation and equal opportunities for all citizens. North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood, sponsor of the Bill, says it will focus on promoting diversity in the public service by ensuring fair representation and advancement of men and women from all ethnic backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities. Entities such as the national government, county governments, ministries, State corporations, constitutional commissions, independent offices, County Public Service Boards, and County Assembly Serpersons with disabilities,” he said. According to Dawood, despite the constitutional requirement that persons with disabilities make up five per cent of the workforce, as of 2014, this number stood at only 1.5 per cent, falling significantly short of the target. Additionally, many institutions are failing to meet the two-thirds gender rule, with women being underrepresented at less than 30 per cent. “This Bill seeks to cure the issue of one community having more representation than others, requiring the submission of annual reports to track progress and enforce accountability,” he explained. By aligning with the principles and values enshrined in Article 232 of the Constitution, Dawood said the public service sector will be able to foster a more inclusive environment. Supporting the proposed Bill, Wajir North MP Ibrahim Saney emphasised the importance of equitable employment opportunities for all communities, especially those in marginalised areas. West Mugirango MP Steve Mogaka also stressed that the Bill will lead to a comprehensive public audit of all institutions, ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities, women, and marginalised communities in public service. “Bill seeks to instill discipline in the public service practice, curbing patronage and promoting transparency in employment and promotions,” said Mogaka. Chesumei MP Paul Biego said: “The passage of this piece of legislation will ensure that even if you do not know anybody you can be employed.” service sector, aligning with the nation’s constitutional values and principles,” Dawood noted. Rich diversity By making such data available to Parliament, Dawood said the legislation aims to address existing disparities and create a more balanced and inclusive public service sector. “The primary objective of the legislation is to ensure the public service reflects the rich diversity of Kenyan communities and provides equal opportunities for both men and women, individuals from all ethnic backgrounds, and

PSC issues hiring guide for State firms personnel practices in the Public Service are within uniform norms and standards, are objective and consistently applied in the Public Service and adhere to the provisions of relevant legislation such as the PSC Act and Regulations including the application of Values and Principles of Public Service,” PSC said in the new guidelines. Dubbed “Guidelines for development and review of human resource management instruments for state corporations and public universities”, the regulations come at a time PSC is engaged in a row with Attorney-General Justin Muturi (pictured) over whether it has powers to determine salaries for parastatal staff. Terms and conditions According to Muturi, PSC can review and recommend conditions of service, code of conduct and qualifications of officers in the public service to Cabinet Secretaries, but not directly to parastatals. The AG has said the constitution and the Public Service Commission Act does not confer powers on the PSC to determine or approve terms and conditions of public service officers, code of conduct, or qualifications. According to the new guidelines released by PSC yesterday, all Boards or Councils of State Corporations and Public Universities are required to develop and Regulations aimed at creating uniform structures in administration and standards of operation Family that lost five children to poisonous mushrooms seek help A family from Ganze sub-county, Kilifi county, which lost five children after consuming poisonous mushrooms has appealed for employment. Speaking outside Kilifi County Referral mortuary, family spokesperson Maitha Kahindi said they have suffered a big blow after losing the children. He said they are grappling with poverty after their maize produce was destroyed by elephants. “We are appealing to our governor Gideon Mung’aro to come to our aid. We don’t have jobs and these are some of the challenges we want him to address. We were also expecting a bumper harvest because of the good rains but all the hopes were dashed by rogue elephants which destroyed all the crops,” said Kahindi. The deceased are Sharrif Jumaa (7), Mustafa Jumaa (6), Mariam Jumaa (9), Furaha Jumaa (14) and their cousin Iddi Charo. – Ronald Mwazombo MPs nullify admission of KMTC students by the placement agency byMercy Mwai @wangumarci MPs have called for the immediate cancellation of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement (KUCCPS) admission of students to the Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTC). National Assembly’s committee on health, chaired by Endebess MP Robert Pukose (pictured), termed the admissions by KUCCPS as not only illegal but also null and void. At a meeting called between the committee, KUCCPS, KMTC and Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, the MPs told KMTC to take over the process, re-advertise and commence fresh admissions. Nursing college The decision came after a High Court in July ruled in favour of two students who had filed a suit to bar KUCCPS from carrying out admissions on behalf of the nursing college. The order has neither been vacated nor challenged in court. The move will now force the students who were to join the various KMTC campuses in two weeks’ to wait a little longer as the process will have to start a fresh. Said Pukose: “It is the board of KMTC that is mandated by law to do admissions. When the court rules on a matter and you have not appealed or brought amendments to the law, then what you are doing is illegal.” To this end, Pukose directed that all the Sh84 million paid by 42,000 students as admission fees that was received by KUCCPS be sent to KMTC to allow it continue with the admission. “KUCCPS should be able to provide KMTC with the names so that they can know who will be exempted from paying the admission fee,” Pukose said. He also directed Nakhumicha to prepare amendments to the KMTC Act to ensure that it will be clearly stated as to which institutitions will be admitting students to avoid such a recurrence in future. Application process During the period, KUCCPS received 42,000 applications with each applicant paying Sh2,000 for the process that would lead to placement to the 42 KMTC campuses spread across the country. This is despite KMTC having only 11,000 slots for training meaning some 32,000 will be locked out. He said: “Those who had applied should be exempted for fees and that is why I am saying that the money sent to KUCCPS should be forwarded to the KMTC board.” BRIEFLY IN BRIEF The regulations come at a time PSC is engaged in a row with Attorney-General Justin Muturi over whether it has powers to determine salaries for parastatal staff. According to Muturi, PSC can review and recommend conditions of service, code of conduct and qualifications of officers in the public service to Cabinet Secretaries, but not directly to parastatals. by Oliver Musembi @PeopleDailyKe The Public Service Commission (PSC) has moved to assert its authority over State corporations and public universities after designing new human resource management guidelines. PSC, which has been at loggerheads with various State corporations and public universities over their mandates, has said it will enforce the new guidelines defining management structures, policies, procedures and career progression that it said must be adhered to. The regulations have been necessitated by the need to have uniform structures in administration and standards of operation. “The Public Service Commission is ultimately responsible for ensuring that For the love of wildlife... Eldama Ravine Assistant County Commissioner Lilly Masai (holding flag) flags off walk to raise awareness on wildlife conservation led by Elephant Neighbours Centre founder Jim Justus Nyamu at the Koibatek sub-county headquarters yesterday. The renowned conservationist made a stopover on course to his 130 days walk in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Congo to raise awareness on the importance of wildlife and habitat conservation. KNA obtain approval from PSC on their Organisational Structure, Grading and Staff Establishment; Career Guidelines; and Human Resource Management Policies and Procedures Manual. PSC says the guidelines have been developed to providing uniform norms and standards for application in the development and review of policies and instruments for management of the human resource in the entities. They are further meant to entrench the promotion and reporting of national values and principles of governance in the management of human resources and institutionalising decision making on employee matters for objectivity. “They are also aimed at outlining the roles and responsibilities of the different actors in the management of the human resource function,” the booklet states. Henceforth, all state corporations and public universities will have to seek authority from PSC before they can either create any new office or abolish an existing one. Magunga township traders get free WiFi to boost sales The government has unveiled free WiFi project in Suba South constituency, Homa Bay county, to promote e-commerce. The WiFi will be available in Magunga town, the constituency headquarters. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi and former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero unveiled the service at Magunga market yesterday. Magunga is located on the shores of Lake Victoria. Traders and fishermen in the area can now use the Wifi to market their fish online. Speaking during the launch, Wetang’ula asked the fishing community to utilise the wifi effectively to grow their income. The project is part of the Kenya Kwanza’s plans of achieving bottom up economic model. – Noven Owiti 8 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023

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10 PEOPLE SPEAK PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 The storm over the fraudulent airlift saga in Uasin Gishu County more than ever reinforces the urgency of the now repeated attempts to bar governors from contesting for the Senate immediately their term ends. It has now come to light that parents were duped by officials in Uasin Gishu to pay hundreds of millions of shillings for scholarships for university education in Finland and Canada. Most of that money was stolen. It is taking forever to unravel what happened, and get accountability. Bottom line is that this issue will most probably end up before the Senate for investigation. And this is the crux of the matter. This saga took place when Jackson Mandago was governor of Uasin Gishu. After his two terms ended, Mandago shifted his attention to the Senate seat which he contested and won. He now sits in the Senate as senator of the very county for which he was governor. When this matter finally lands before the Senate, Mandago will be seating in judgement over himself! Something is awry here. The point is that all investigations that will land before the Senate after a governor completes his or her term are those that directly involve his or her tenure of office. If that governor has then switched sides and made his or her way into the Senate, it is very easy for him or her to derail investigations in the Senate by leveraging their influence among their colleagues. For good governance in the counties, this anomaly requires to be corrected forthwith. And that is why the proposed Bill by Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera, seeking to bar governors who have completed their terms from being eligible to vie as a senator or MP for five years needs to go all the way until it receives Presidential Assent. Senator Chimera argues, correctly, that this period will enable accountability processes that will be undertaken immediately a governor leaves office about their tenure to progress without interference. This Bill is a recognition that the governor who now moves to the Senate immediately he or she leaves office has a lot of capacity to interfere with those investigations. The Senator notes, further, that in the event that those investigations into the former governor’s tenure found him or her unfit for office, then their constituents will have a reference point about their suitability for office when they offer themselves for election. This is the second time that such a Bill is being presented to the Senate with the very same objective. Former Trans Nzoia Senator Micheal Mbito, had also proposed a similar motion to bar governors from contesting any elective seat for five years, to give time for the accountability processes in both the Senate and Parliament to be completed. Mbito’s attempt was stymied by the Senate’s Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights Committee. Hopefully, the new motion will not meet the same fate. Indeed, Chimera’s Bill should expand to bar senators from running for governor for five years after the end of their tour of duty in the Senate. Senators sit in judgement over governors. The harsh interplay that has been witnessed between senators and governors from the same county during committee meetings investigating county affairs speaks to this dynamic. Senators seeking to succeed sitting governors will be working to delegitimise them and downplay their work so that they can raise grievances for political purposes. This has resulted in some very nasty back and forth. There can be no greater conflict of interest. The Chimera Bill is a very important intervention. So, if one wants to be the next senator of a county, you have to chill out for five years if you have just completed your term as governor. — The writer can be reached at [email protected] MICHAEL D. HIGGINS The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone. To ensure growth, clear all old bills Treasury’s latest announcement regarding the withholding of funds from entities with pending bills carries significant implications for financial accountability and development efforts. Dr Chris Kiptoo, the Principal Secretary of National Treasury, highlighted last week the challenge posed by pending bills to transparent resource management and stressed the importance of instilling fiscal discipline in the country. A new directive from Treasury that no new financial commitments for development will be made until existing pending bills within county governments and other government entities are cleared is therefore a move in the right direction. This requirement not only emphasises the need to address existing financial obligations but also places a strict criterion on entities seeking new funding – they must have a clean record of pending bill payments. In any functioning economy, the seamless flow of financial transactions revenue is imperative to sustain growth, stability, and development. One of the critical elements in this process is the prompt payment of bills and obligations incurred by both governmental and non-governmental entities. Failure to pay pending bills not only disrupts the financial ecosystem but can also be likened to economic sabotage, as it undermines the very foundation of economic progress and stability. Further, when counties and State organs fail to pay their pending bills, a ripple effect ensues throughout the economy. Suppliers, contractors, and service providers who have delivered goods or services often rely on these payments to meet their own financial obligations. Non-payment can lead to financial strain, stifling growth and can force businesses to scale back operations or even close down. As businesses struggle to recover their dues, they may be unable to invest in new projects, hire employees, or contribute to economic expansion. Moreover, consistent non-payment erodes trust within the business community. This erasure of trust can result in a reluctance to engage in transactions, hampering the growth of an economy. As the formation of a pending bills committee to evaluate the status of pending bills and recommend payments starts, hopefully, this will clean up the financial system, however, this call must start bearing fruits. Yes, bar ex-governors from Senate for five years THOUGHT OF THE DAY GATHU KAARA The saga took place when Jackson Mandago was Uasin Gishu governor QUOTEDTODAY We are committed to ensuring the success of the ongoing dialogue, but we shall not in dialogue in an environment of threats and blackmail, or violence. That we shall resist. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MAJORITY LEADER KIMANI ICHUNG’WAH Guards must also be retrained in paramilitary skills which will be standardised in conformity with the law and global security guards operating standards. INTERIOR PS RAYMOND OMOLLO When we talk about sexual health education this includes issues like; lesbianism, and homosexuality among others. First, we need to understand the limits when talking about comprehensive health education. MAKUENI MP SUZANNE KIAMBA EDITORIAL A PUBLICATION OF MEDIAMAX NETWORK LIMITED KEN NGARUIYA: Group Chief Executive Officer MBUGUA NG’ANG’A: Managing Editor People Daily is published by MEDIAMAX NETWORK LIMITED at DSM Place, Kijabe Street, P.O. Box 24943, 00100 - Nairobi Tel: 0730144100; 0709824000; 0204944100 E-mail: [email protected] © Copyright 2023

SEND YOUR OPED TO: [email protected] Monday, August 14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPEAK 11 Africa and specifically West Africa is experiencing a spate of coups which from a critical tradition standpoint are not really a threat to democracy, but a wake-up call that any system of governance must serve the governed. Mali, Bukina Faso, Guinea and now Niger and it does appear it will soon spiral into a bandwagon effect. African countries are heterogeneous, underdeveloped and with such dispensations, democratic governance has been exclusionary with statements such as shareholders suggesting exclusionary developments agenda and an entrenched culture of endemic corruption and financial impropriety among the top political elites. In Niger, Guinea, Bukina Faso and Mali just like in many heterogenous African countries issues of contested boundaries, ethnicity, corruption, nepotism and what is emerging as the most critical - client-patron relations, with former colonial powers such as Britain, France, Spain, and Italy are having an overbearing influence on African democracies. In Francophone West Africa, it is this client-patron relationship with the colonial master that has emerged as the most critical issue. Democracy seems to be serving the master at the exclusion of the majority poor. Granted, liberal democracy was not conceptualised in Africa and other than the problems of contextualisation, the six-decade failure of democracy to address the plight of the poor suggest that the West insistence on democratically elected regimes might be serving their postcolonial interests not African’s. In the recent mass demonstrations in Kenya, for instance, one realises that the inalienable rights that Western nations enjoy in holding the political elites accountable and to hold independent opinions are either non-existent in African democracies or are trampled upon by the so called democratically elected leaders. Simply put, if democracy is not benefiting the majority poor in African countries, then they have the right to self determination and to decide the system of governance that ensures resources benefit them. In Kenya today, we flaunt democracy, but six decades after independence we still have the poor in the mass majority and a system that coerces critical and divergent voices into the gravy train, soil their hands and makes them accomplices in looting and plunder. This is pretty the same as what the West has succeeded to do in most African countries. Why, for instance, should they push Africa to adopt that which they are not pushing in the oil rich Gulf states? To situate all these within the current context, the voices of the people must be heard and even as the bipartisan talks between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio take shape in Bomas, we must celebrate the fact that the two sides are on the same page – no handshake and no power sharing. The leadership is agreeable on the interest of the people rather than political deal brokerage and it is imperative that the ordinary Kenyans led by different civil society organisations are centrally enjoined in the convention. The place of the people is critical because, just like in West Africa, democracy in Kenya has failed to bring meaningful changes and genuine improvements and the citizenryhas begun to lose faith in it. African strongmen who have tried to cling to power to protect their privileged positions have over the years used elections to construct legitimisation, subordination and hegemony, a process that by both design and default has reproduced structures that privileges the elites at the expense of the masses. It is about time we as the people took the self-determination ideal envisioned in Article One of the Constitutions in our hands and discussed inclusivity, representation and how we can get into this bright space where elections are not divisive and the elected transform the society by elevating the majority poor from poverty. — The writer is a PhD candidate in political communication Eyeball harvesting put State data office in spotlight Niger coup wake-up call on need for democracy Kenya was recently the centre of focus with two major occurrences that once again put the country’s preparedness to dangers that leverage cyberspace to compromise the integrity of data. It took the intervention of media for the Interior Ministry to move in and suspend a project distributing WorldCoin cryptocurrency projects locally. The State made the move so as to assess potential risks to public safety associated with WorldCoin’s operations triggering investigations into the intended use of collected data. The discourse around WorldCoin, which is backed by a company called Tools for Humanity, is articulated in its white paper, which from my perspective means the company’s operations adhered to the nature of its offerings, and the aim was to distribute free cryptocurrency tokens valued at around Sh7,000 ($49.09) which is openly acknowledged. Worldcoin managed to snap up an estimated 350,000 Kenyans before the government moved in. In its whitepaper, the project aims to establish a “globally inclusive identity and financial network, owned by the majority of humanity.” This basically entails assigning a distinct digital identifier known as a World ID, to every human being, which is closely linked to a cryptocurrency called WLD, in short. It also intends to facilitate the online authentication of human beings amid the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) bots. Alongside this, the initiative envisions to contribute to a universal basic income in a global economy marked by disruptions caused by AI. Prior to its formal launch in Kenya, WorldCoin had encountered allegations of deceit, exploitation, and crypto-colonialism in regions such as Sudan, Indonesia, Ghana, Chile, and Norway. So, did the intelligence network and the data control office drop the ball? The situation underscores the urgency in addressing our vulnerabilities as a nation. Regrettably, this situation coincided with Anonymous Sudan, a collective of hackers, claiming responsibility for a series of Distributed-Denial of Service attacks on critical online services within Kenya. These cyberattacks targeted government websites, newspapers, and other platforms. According to Anonymous Sudan, hackers reportedly targeted eCitizen which hosts crucial services like driver’s license renewals and visa applications. The attackers even claimed that launching the cyber offensive was relatively straightforward, urging Kenya to fortify cybersecurity defences. In response, Kenya swiftly opened a regional office in Mombasa through the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), meant to enhance efforts in safeguarding data of Kenyans countrywide. The newly operational Mombasa office, alongside two additional regional offices in Kisumu and Nakuru, will definitely serve as a focal point for delivering data protection services in the coastal region. However, they must also be positioned as centres for information, guidance, and support to businesses and individuals, thereby reinforcing efforts towards decentralised data privacy and protection. The pivotal role of the office within Kenya’s data and digital transformation agenda necessitates preparedness and responsiveness to avoid being caught off guard, as witnessed in the two incidents. The Data Protection Act of 2019 entrusts the ODPC with exclusive responsibility of overseeing the protection of personal data managed by both public and private data controllers and processors. The crucial role of ODPC office, particularly in an era where more Kenyans rely on digital devices to access digital services and engage in socio-economic activities, cannot be gainsaid. Given the challenges Kenya has faced, there is a need for the ODPC, Communications Authority, and law enforcement officers to quickly adopt a more proactive stance and widen their surveillance. The question is, what are the actual dividends from the scanned eyeballs? — The writer is the Business Editor, People Daily HANSEN OWILLA The voices of the people must be heard and even as the bipartisan talks take shape FRED AMINGA WorldCoin had encountered allegations of deceit, exploitation, and crypto-colonialism #TWEETS TO THE EDITOR / / / @PeopleDailyKe / / / People Daily STREET TALK Man stuffs 14 snakes in pocket for smuggling ODDLY ENOUGH TRUTHIS: When the Bible becomes a part of you, you’ll be less likely to come apart. Highest office @magwaz3: Okay Azimio lost, Raila Odinga lost and Uhuru Kenyatta as well. What does Ruto want? He’s holding the highest office & controlling everything in Kenya. Why is he hellbent on kicking the elephants that are already down? Construction queens @evelynmuoki_: Women in construction are absolute rockstars, bringing their Agame to every project. Their skills and expertise are changing the game and inspiring others. Keep slaying, construction queens! Painful truth @HManyora: Revelations by @MutahiNgunyi reveal one painful truth: That if these were the people @RailaOdinga was depending on, then baba is truly loved by Kenyans. Imagine getting millions of votes while relying on people whose imagination can’t go beyond sponsoring Wajackoyah launch. Pool of talents @smutoro: Not just Aldrine Kibet of St Anthony Boys. Kenya has a huge pool of talents in primary and secondary schools... How I wish people like Nick Mwendwa, for the love of the game and the country, would voluntarily relinquish leadership of national football to those who can deliver! A man tried to smuggle 14 live snakes through a Chinese border by stuffing the reptiles in his pockets. He was caught at Futian Port, an entrance on the border between mainland China and Hong Kong, in Shenzhen, south-eastern China. Agents at Huanggang Customs – on the Chinese side of the border – reportedly noticed the man looking nervous and avoiding eye contact with them. They asked to examine his belongings and ended up finding 14 snakes wrapped up in cotton socks and stockings. Footage shows the passenger, dressed in black clothing and a white cap, nervously checking his pockets while standing at the checkpoint. The clip then cuts to border staff handling the socks with the snakes dropping out. The reptiles were placed inside plastic containers and handed over to authorities. Three of the serpents were ball pythons – also known as royal pythons – which are an African species listed as ‘near threatened’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List. The law requires all animals transported in and out of China to first be quarantined and inspected. It is not yet clear whether the man was charged with anything. Laws in China make it clear any animals transported in and out of the country must be inspected and quarantined before they can be legally released. —Agencies

12 WITH A LIGHT TOUCH PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 Our Assembly Speaker is a maverick. The way he wades into trouble with his eyes wide open and escapes unscathed is baffling. I have a feeling he gets a kick out of the sight of angry, foaming in the mouth MCAs. For sure, he is always looking for ways to light the fire in our bellies. It seems he dislikes harmony in the county assembly. How else would you explain his knack for making notoriously unpopular decisions? Last week, he was at it again. He sent text messages to each of us reading, “Dear MCA, as a leader, you are expected to sacrifice. Due to the tough economic times facing not only our country, but the whole world, each of us is requested to take a reduction in our allowances. We must institute cost-cutting measures.” The seriousness of the austerity measures became more real inside the chambers last Wednesday. Before we began the proceedings that day, the Assembly Speaker talked of the need for belt-tightening measures. He said this was necessitated by the present reality that the whole world was going through tough times economically. “We unanimously agreed to tighten our belts and prove that we are taking cost cutting measures seriously,” said he. For reasons best known to himself, he was talking in an unusually low voice; he was barely audible. I strained to hear him. The situation was made worse by the murmuring, or rather, the loud consultations that were taking place in the house. I thought I was the only one listening until he announced, “Therefore, all members of this county assembly are expected to forgo their sitting allowances…” His voice was drowned in yelling and catcalls. His shouts of ‘Order! Order!’ could as well have been directed at the walls. It took a whole ten minutes for calm to be restored. MCA Chonjo stood to speak. “Mr Speaker, why do these hostility measures only apply to our county? Kwani are we the ones who brought the economic hard times? We are not, I repeat, we are not going to take any allowance redsuction. Don’t ever try to touch my sitting allowance.” He spoke with so much energy that at one moment I thought he would go for the speaker’s neck. “Go and tell whoever sent you to stop dreaming. In fact, we should be given a stress allowance!” he thundered to a deafening applause. “Members, let’s not be unreasonable,” declared the Speaker. This set the house on fire. Everybody now had something to say, and was saying it as loudly they could. The house quickly degenerated into a den of chaos. Fists waving in the air. Catcalls from all corners. Then, above all this din, someone screamed, “Impeach!” This call was taken up and the whole house began chanting in unison, “Impeach! Impeach! Impeach!” The assembly speaker looked shaken. I saw him consulting with the Leader of Majority, MCA Pinto. It then took the efforts of this MCA to restore order in the house. Pinto was one member who commanded the respect of the whole house probably due to his age and knack for coming up with well thoughtout solutions to thorny issues. “Colleagues,” he began as soon as calm had returned. “You have spoken out loud and clear, and our Speaker has heard you. He has an announcement to make and I beg that we listen to him without interruption.” There was pin-drop silence in the house. The Speaker, now looking composed, stood and said, “Dear Friends, in the spirit of consultation and wide participation in decision making, I have decided that a committee of the whole house shall proceed for a one-week retreat to..” “Zanzibar!” someone shouted. The Speaker did not respond to this. Instead, he continued, “We shall head for a retreat to iron out this issue and to brainstorm on cost-cutting measures.” “Yeeeees!” we said in unison. “How many days will the retreat take?” asked MCA Matayo “I guess three days is enough?” “Nooo!” came a chorus. “Mr Speaker, for us to discuss this sensitive and global matter, we need at least a week,” said Matayo. An applause. “Ok, we can go for a week.” “Speaker for Governor 2027!” someone yelled. We are now preparing for the retreat to a yet to be announced venue. What matters, however, is that we will get our one week’s allowance. Kwani iko nini? – [email protected] Why we won’t accept austerity measures in our county MCA GWINSO You have spoken out loud and clear, and our Speaker has heard you. As part of the ongoing exciting reforms in the education sector, the prestige of university degrees will be reinstated beginning this September. This will involve a radical review of entry requirements to public universities to ensure only the country’s crème de la crème can access the hallowed ivory towers of academia. The process of giving back a degree the aura of novelty and respect that it commanded in the 1980s and 90s will, however, take longer, and the full objective will be realised in a decade or two. Impeachable sources say that the degree restoration programme was necessitated by concerns that the highest academic qualification had, in recent years, lost its value because every Tom, Dick and Harry now holds it.“Every Wanjiku, Mutua and Nekesa from any village and slum can now think that they can obtain it just by working hard at school. That’s not how you should obtain a degree,” said a source who is close to the council of a public university. He said that during a public participation forum, a majority of Kenyans waxed nostalgic about the good old days when degree holders were few and far between. For that reason, the rarefied fellows were not only held in high esteem by everyone, they also felt and acted special. “Those were the good old days when a village was lucky to have one university degree holder. Having two would necessitate a scientific study to determine whether the rare phenomenon was caused by the water the villagers drank or the food they ate,” the source observed. After long and wide consultations with all the stakeholders, a resolution was reached that the only way to enable degrees reclaim their importance is to tighten entry requirements. While Grade C+ (Plus) has been the minimum grade for entry into university, this will now have to change to restore the respect for degrees. “The report says that the current cut-off grade was literally cheapening degrees. To address this problem, a new cut-off grade has been introduced beginning this September,” said the source. According to the source, one will now be required to attain at least Grade R or, its equivalent W, before being allowed to join a public university. “Grade R stands for ‘Rich’ while Grade W denotes ‘Wealth’,” our impeachable source explained, adding that the new cut-off points will be seven digits, meaning you must have millions of shillings to start and complete a university degree. He said the new grading system was borrowed from the best global practices, including local and international private universities where the requirements have been applied for years.With the new cut-off points, he said, university degrees will regain their honour and prestige, while holders will once again stand out in a crowd.“Besides, employers will, like in the past, be chasing after the few graduates meaning a tarmacking degree holder will become a misnomer,” he explained. The new grading system, according to another impeachable source, will ensure that there are enough people to work in the government’s grand housing programme. “Form Four leavers who do not attain Grade Rich or Wealth will find mjengo jobs waiting for them,” the source revealed. [email protected] MAMBO MATATA Grade R stands for ‘Rich’ while Grade W denotes ‘Wealth’. the new cut-off points will be seven digits, meaning you must have millions of shillings to start and complete a university degree. Impeachable Sources From the Counties Candidates will now have to attain Grade R to join university

Monday, August 14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT 13 Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua hands a graduand the certificate of graduation at University of Eastern Africa, Baraton during its 41st graduation ceremony in Chesumei constituency, Nandi county. PD/SUSAN NYAMASEGE/DPCS State: Varsities will not increase fees by PD Team @PeopleDailyKe The government has allayed fears public universities have increased fees for students set to join the institutions next month. And as the government disclosed that stern measures would be taken against institutions found to have defied the set fees guidelines, it also explained it has allowed each of the 32 public universities to determine their own respective fees to enable them raise enough funds for their operations. Education PS Belio Kipsang has given an assurance the government will not increase university education fees, as has been the fear among learners and parents. State sponsorship Speaking in Thika, Kiambu county, Kipsang instead said about 45,000 university students will learn free of charge through State sponsorship while those who are able to pay fees will be charged a maximum of Sh22,000 per semester. Addressing parents, students and teachers at Chania Boys High School during a fundraiser for construction of more classrooms and dormitories in Friday, Kipsang also reiterated that the government will Education PS says the public universities will decide the funds charged to cater for their operations And the agency entrusted with the placement of students in public universities explained that the new model where learners in various universities undertaking similar courses will be paying different fees is aimed at enhancing the institution’s autonomy for effective planning and operations. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service (KUCCPS) chief executive Mercy Wahome disclosed that the government has deliberately avoided directfully implement recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education which among other things proposes the establishment of a national open university. “I want to assure everyone that under the new funding model, we have not increased university education fees. In fact what will happen is that for the first time 45,000 students will go to university and acquire education without paying a shilling,” the PS stated. ing public universities to charge a uniform fee for courses that are similar. Dr Wahome said public universities were left with an open window impose their respective fees in order to make them competitive to students. Universities Fund CEO Geoffrey Monari on his part said the new model grants universities autonomy for effective planning and operation. “Every university should be able to support its operations going forward because there shall be no more monthly capitation from the exchequer to the universities. Money shall only come from fees paid by students at the beginning of every semester,” he explained. And speaking elsewhere yesterday, Deputy President Rigathia Gachagua dismissed claims that the University Education would become a preserve of the rich only. According to the DP, the Presidential working team on education reforms in its recommendations had ensured that university education would be accessible to all students in the country regardless of their economic backgrounds. “No student would be locked out under the new system of university education. That we can assure parents as the Kenya Kwanza administration,” said Gachagua. Speaking during the 41 Graduation ceremony at the University of Eastern African Baraton in Nandi County, the DP told students to remain focused on their studies and keep off drug abuse. – Oliver Musembi, Seth Mwaniki and Wycliffe Kipsang FEE REVIEW Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has given an assurance that the government will not increase university education fees. He said about 45,000 university students will learn free of charge through state sponsorship while those who are able to pay fees will be charged a maximum of Sh22,000 per semester.

14 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 Koskei intensifies fight against drugs, alcohol in Baringo Head of Public Service Felix Koskei (picured) has ordered security agencies in Baringo County to intensify the war against alcoholism and drug abuse. Koskei, who is also the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, expressed fears that indulgence in illicit brew consumption and drug abuse were taking a toll on young people, affecting education standards and socioeconomic development of the region. Speaking in Baringo County on Saturday where he was the chief guest during the launch of Jitume free public wi-fi at Kabarnet matatu terminus and Kabarnet market, he urged residents to avoid engaging in alcoholism and drug abuse as it derails every user from engaging in meaningful development activities. Koskei who was flanked by state department for ICT and the Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng John Tanui, Governor Benjamin Cheboi, his Elgeyo Marakwet counterpart Wisely Rotich and a host of elected leaders from Baringo urged those indulging in the vices to reform and instead engage in meaningful economic activities. “The only thing disturbing us is this alcohol because it is poisoned and I want to direct the County Commissioner, ACCs and Chiefs to come out and fight this menace. The deputy president is on the forefront in fighting the alcohol problem which is threatening to wipe out a generation,” he affirmed. Thanksgiving ceremony The Head of Public Service while attending a thanksgiving ceremony at Bartolimo Boys’ high school in Baringo North Sub-County, urged parents to work hard to educate their children noting that the only way out of poverty was through education as it was an equaliser in these competitive times. He urged students to refrain from abuse of alcohol and drugs. Koskei urged women and youth to take advantage of and make use of the public Wi-Fi saying it eases communication and reduces the cost of doing business. “This investment by the government should not go to waste and I want to urge every resident including youth and women to take advantage of it as business would go global,” Koskei said, adding that the free Wi-Fi should be utilised in meaningful work online and not for entertainment,” Koskei advised. – KNA The first 200 beneficiaries of the guards retraining programme at the newly commissioned Cute and Mohen private security training institute in Kisumu. PD/KEPHER OTIENO Make laws that will boost economic growth, Nassir urges MCAs by Harrison Kivisu @PeopleDailyKe Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nasir(pictured) has called on members of the county assembly to make laws that will help generate more revenue to accelerate economic growth. Nassir said for the county to tackle the level of unemployment, it needs to generate more revenues so as to employ more youth in the county employment program dubbed Mombasa Yangu. “I can’t employ youth unless there are laws that will help generate more revenue, we tell you the MCAs to make laws that will help the county and ensure more revenue is generated to employ more youth in this program,” said Nasir. The governor defended the Mombasa Yangu Employment Scheme, which has employed young people in the initiative sponsored by the county government to keep Mombasa streets clean. “Make laws that will be there to cater for the majority poor and not the minority rich,” said Nassir as he told off some MCAs who had begun politicising it. Flanked by Jomvu member of Parliament Badi Twalib, the governor said he will not sit to watch someone discredit the program he started days after swearing in as the second governor. “I don’t want to be dictated to by someone about what to do about the project, I am the one who initiated it and therefore we know I know it’s benefits, and I will employ the young people in this program without being coerced or pushed by someone, “said Nassir. Punitive taxes The governor further pledged to waive single business permit fees for businesses owned by people with disability, youth and women to cushion them from punitive taxes and enable them economically empower themselves. “And I want to tell the MCAs that don’t be carried away, you are younger than me in both age and politics, I besiege you to look for what is right for the poor without being influenced, “said infuriated Nasir while defending the recent plan to reduce PSV fees. On his part, Twalib asked Nassir to employ youth in the program to tackle what he termed as serious unemployment levels. The Jomvu Mp further cautioned the young people to avoid indulging in social vices like crime. In the immediate intervention, Mombasa County has set aside Sh100m as a revolving fund to help youth generate their own income and sustain themselves economically. This is according to trade chief executive committee member Mohamed Osman affirmed the county government commitment to ending unemployment. Guard training institute opens doors in Kisumu by Kepher Otieno @PeopleDailyKe Internal Security Permanent Secretary Raymond Omollo has launched the first Private Security Training Institute, which will be hosted in Kisumu. At the weekend, he directed that all private security firms in the country be registered and those that fail to do so be denied operating licenses. “Guards must also be retrained in paramilitary skills which will be standardised in conformity with the law and global security guards operating standards,” he said. His directives were in line with the Private Security Regulatory Authority Act, 2016, which is now being actualised. Dr Omollo was speaking during the passing out parade of the first 200 beneficiaries of the guards retraining programme at the newly commissioned Cute and Mohen private security training institute in Kisumu. The PS acknowledged the role that private security firms played in building the national economy, but said they must be duly registered to ensure sanity in the sector. The sector, he noted, was playing a pivotal complementary security role to the police force. By July last year, there were about 700,000 private security guards in close to 2,000 companies across the country. The firms were contributing close to Sh100 billion each financial year. Job creation “The industry currently employs close to one million people and records an annual revenue of Sh100 billion, and this A directive has been issued that all private security firms register or risk being denied operating licences issued with a special forces code that they will be required to produce whenever seeking employment in the security industry.’’ The special code is aimed at closely monitoring the activities of the guards and to ensure their conformity with the law and order. “This number will serve as a distinctive identifier, designed to streamline the recognition of private security officers by the general public and also to facilitate the government’s ability to monitor and manage licensed private security personnel effectively, “ said Omollo. He affirmed that the standardised training for private security guards and enhancement of regulations and standards within this sector will not only ensure the safety and well-being of our citizen, but also contribute to the stability and resilience of our nation. highlights how critical the sector is for the economy in terms of job creation and contribution to Kenya’s GDP growth,” said Omollo. However, he noted that citizens, entities, businesses, and even organisations in the country need to be human enough to safeguard private security guard welfare, particularly in terms of their remuneration and working conditions, without berating their work or job. “Fair compensation will not only demonstrate our collective respect for their dedication but also foster a motivated and committed security personnel,” said PS. The PS said they had initiated the process of issuing security force numbers to private security officers who have successfully completed training in accordance with the private security training curriculum. Omollo said: ‘’ The trained guards will be 200 The number of beneficiaries of the guards retraining programme at the newly commissioned Cute and Mohen private security training institute in Kisumu. 1800 The number of security firms operating in Kenya have been locked out in a new registration exercise that has rendered hundreds of guards jobless. 700,000 The number of private security guards in close to 2,000 companies across the country by July last year. The firms were contributing close to Sh100 billion each financial year. COUNTY NEWS

BUSINESS HUB FOR MORE NEWS VISIT: www.pd.co.ke / www.epaper. pd.co.ke 15 Monday, August 14, 2023 by Harrison Kivisu @PeopleDailyKe Kenyans may soon face another spike in taxes, as indicated by Cabinet Secretary Prof. Njuguna Ndungu, so as to help stimulate economic growth and support the government’s development objectives. This follows concerns that current tax contributions are not enough to fuel substantial economic growth and drive the nation’s development plans forward. Speaking on Friday, August 11, at a joint retreat involving committees from the National Assembly and officials from the National Treasury, Ndung’u emphasised the need for Kenyans to prepare for the possibility of heightened taxation. This measure, he suggested, is crucial to stimulate economic growth and support the government’s developmental objectives. Ndung’u noted that tax contributions from the private sector remain insufficient, casting a shadow over the prospects of significant economic expansion within the country. He stressed the urgency of raising revenue domestically, underscoring that reliance on debt and external borrowing does not yield the tangible development required for sustainable progress. Domestic sources targeted “We need to raise revenue. Taxation provides the basis for growth, reliance on debt and borrowing on other people’s savings will not yield tangible development, hence the need to raise revenue from domestic sources,” a statement from Treasury read in part. Treasury said that taxation provides the fundamental framework for growth, and that it’s essential to generate revenue from CS hints at imminent tax increase to spur growth Move crucial to stimulate economic growth and “support the government’s CBK swiftly mitigates developmental objectives” interbank rate surges in line with strategy LENDING: In a surprising turn of events, the interbank rate, which experienced a sudden and steep surge to a peak of 17.4 per cent on August 3, has undergone a remarkable retreat. As of last Friday, it stood at a significantly lower 9.1 per cent, marking a substantial drop that has not gone unnoticed. This considerable reduction can be attributed to the rapid and effective intervention of the country’s Central Bank (CBK), which swiftly implemented an interbank rate corridor in response to the alarming rate spike. The CBK’s move signals its dedication to maintaining monetary stability and ensuring the seamless operation of the financial sector. CBK white paper “In line with the reforms outlined in the white paper on white paper on Modernisation of monetary policy framework and operations, the MPC has also considered and approved a new monetary policy implementation framework designed to enhance monetary policy transmission,” the regulator said last week. “This new framework is based on inflation targeting and introduces an interest rate corridor around the central bank rate,” CBK said. As part of this new approach, which emphasizes inflation targeting, the CBK introduced an interest rate corridor around the central bank rate. The surge in interbank rates had pronounced effects on smaller banks, hindering their access to credit and prompting many to turn to the CBK’s overnight window for funding. This development harmoniously aligns with the CBK’s recently established policy target for the Central Bank Rate (CBR). Presently set at 10.5 per cent, the CBR operates within a flexible range of ± 2.5 percentage points. With the interbank rate now resting at around 9.1 per cent, it adheres to the CBK policy framework. The CBK’s agility in responding to the situation showcases its vigilance and its commitment to ensuring stability in the country’s financial landscape. Timely intervention and sustained policy implementation are instrumental in preserving the stability. - John Otini within the country rather than relying on external sources. Kenyan tax regime operates on a progressive structure, meaning that the amount of taxes paid corresponds to one’s income, the CS noted, and acknowledged that while the prospect of increased taxation might be unsettling, it forms the bedrock for investment, infrastructure development, and overall economic growth. However, economists will contradict this call, arguing that consumption taxes are regressive and a barrier to economic growth. In the long run, they associate this with lower revenue collection. In the face of potential financial strain, Ndung’u offered a glimmer of hope, projecting a 5.5 per cent growth in the Kenyan economy for the year 2023. This optimism is attributed to the anticipated recovery of the agricultural sector, which was hit hard by a drought in 2022. Additionally, the reopening of international tourism is expected to contribute to the growth trajectory. The services sector is considered the driving force behind Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The CS also emphasized the positive impact of increased government investment in infrastructure projects, which are poised to accelerate economic growth. Despite these positive forecasts, risks that could hamper projected growth abound must be addressed. As part of its strategy for more prudent resource management, the Treasury has initiated a review of donor-funded projects that have stagnated. The aim is to determine the viability of these projects and their contribution to national development. PRUDENT MANAGEMENT As Kenyans brace themselves for the possibility of increased taxation, the government’s commitment to economic growth, transparency, and responsible resource management remains central Dr. Chris Kiptoo, the Principal Secretary of the National Treasury, expressed regret over the existence of projects that have remained inactive Treasury emphasized the positive impact of increased government investment in infrastructure projects, which are poised to accelerate growth. PD/FILE by Lewis Njoka @PeopleDailyKe Twiga Foods has announced plans to expand its irrigated acreage at the Galana Kulalu food security project by 20,000 acres, to push annual maize production to 2 million bags. Currently, Twiga Foods working closely with the National Irrigation Authority, has established a maize crop trial on 538 acres. Twiga Foods Group chief executive officer Peter Njonjo, the expansion is informed by the area’s productivity due to the irrigation infrastructure that has been set up. “Unlike other parts of the country the maize crop takes 105 days here it means with irrigation you can do three crops a year including a rotational crop and when you take into consideration the high maize yield, we anticipate we can do as much as 2 million bags per year,” he said. The expansion will be developed in two stages, an initial 10,000 acres followed by an additional 10,000 acres after the construction of the Galana Dam. The construction of the Galana Dam is underway. A proposal for the development of an additional 350,000 acres has also been received and is currently under review by the authority. Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation CS Alice Wahome, said there are plans to diversify the project’s potential. “We have bigger plans where we will do an agripark, ranching, and electricity generation,” she noted. This initiative is a major stride towards enhancing national food security, fostering job creation, and propelling socio-economic development in Kenya. Galana Kulalu Food Security Project spans over 1.75 million acres, encompassing the Galana and Kulalu ranches. The project is designed to optimize productivity through targeted investments in crop and livestock production, alongside sustainable management of natural resources. It is currently in its second implementation phase, with the completion rate standing at 97 per cent. KK AGENDA To reinforce Kenya’s agricultural sector, foster job opportunities, and contribute to country’s economic growth Twiga Foods now eyes 2 million bags from Galana Kulalu project

EMPOWERED: A proud 24-year-old Ivy Kerubo Ombaso (right) from Mawanga, Nakuru County, rejoices with her mother Celestine Kemunto. Ivy emerged victorious in the ongoing Lotto Mita Mania Campaign received a symbolic check of Sh1 million. She plans to tap her entrepreneurial skills by importing men’s fashion clothes. PD/GERALD ITHANA FOSTERING INCLUSIVITY: A heartwarming moment as Caroline Templer, Head Teacher of Kibos School for the Visually Blind, and Nicholas Wanambisi, human resources manager of Crown Paints, share a handshake during the official handover ceremony of the newly repainted Kibos School in Kisumu County. This endeavor with Jambojet is meant to enrich opportunities for visually impaired learners. PD/ALICE MBURU BUSINESS LOADING: Congrats to Matthew Muriithi Munene (right) from Ruai, after winning the ‘Beba Chapaa na Bidhaa Tatua Bonanza Live Show.’ He got a vacuum cleaner presented by Tatua representative Olivia Nadia. Matthew intends to launch a carpet and car seats cleaning services business with the machinery. PD/GERALD ITHANA INNOVATIVE TOOTHPASTE : GSK’s Sub-Saharan Africa GM, Mark Pfister, SSA oral care marketing manager, Caroline Nyandong, and Zenko Kenya director, Zein Said Abdul,at the unveiling of Sensodyne complete protection toothpaste in Nairobi. Trade partners from across the nation jattended the event. PD/ALICE MBURU FOSTERING CONNECTIONS: Chief representative of Dubai International Chamber East Africa and DIB Kenya acting CEO Michael Gathu, with Rose Kagucia and Elija Obara from Dubai Chambers Executive Business Development, engage in an interaction during a customer engagement session hosted by DIB Bank Kenya. PD/GERALD ITHANA FOSTERING INNOVATION: Wilson Njoroge Gakuya, Revenue Administration Nairobi County, joins forces with Irshad Muttur, Aspira Kenya COO, Victor Otieno, County Chief Officer of Digital Economy and Startups, and Mercy Kimalat, CEO of Association of Startup and SMEs Enablers of Kenya, at the esteemed Innovate Nairobi Tech Week 2023. During the forum, Aspira Kenya unveiled its commitment to propel SMEs towards success through expedited financing, as affordable credit promises to shape the landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship. PD/ ALICE MBURU INNOVATION AND GROWTH: Kakuzi managing director, Chris Flowers (left), and chairman, Nicholas Ng’ang’a (right), provide a comprehensive update to the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Crop Development Phillip Kello Harsama (centre). This was during the launch of Kakuzi’s new Macadamia Cooking Oil for the domestic market. PD/GERALD ITHANA 16 BUSINESS PICTORIAL PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 ACHIEVERS: CIC Group’s Medical Claims Supervisor, Edward Ngugi, (left) and Learning & Development Manager Wachuka Gitahi (right) receive the award of Medical Underwriter of the Year certificate and trophy from Salim Alibhai, Partner at PKF Eastern Africa, (centre), at the prestigious 2023 Think Business Insurance Awards gala. PD/JOHN OCHIENG. NEW PROSPECTS: From Left South Africa Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, Actom Kenya GM Pedro Adams, Actom Group CEO Mervin Naidoo watch as a worker demonstrates an operation during the launch of ACTOM Kenya manufacturing plant on August 11 2023 at their offices in Nairobi.

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Niamey, Sunday An emergency meeting of West African nations on the coup in Niger has been postponed indefinitely as concerns over the health of detained President Mohammed Bazoum increase. Members of the Economic Cooperation of West African Nations (Ecowas) were due to meet in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, on Saturday to discuss how to tackle the Niger crisis after they approved the deployment of a stand-by force to restore constitutional order. But the meeting was indefinitely suspended for “technical reasons”. Sources said the meeting was initially set to inform the organisation’s leaders about “the best options” for activating and deploying a military force. “The military option seriously envisaged by ECOWAS is not a war against Niger and West African bloc scraps meet on Niger coup crisis As Ecowas leaders fail to meet, concerns over the deteriorating health of deposed President Bazoum its people but a police operation against hostage-takers and their accomplices,” Niger’s Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massaoudou said. Ecowas is determined to stop the sixth military takeover in the region in just three years and has severed financial transactions and electricity supplies and closed borders with landlocked Niger, blocking much-needed imports to one of the world’s poorest countries. At a previous summit last week, ECOWAS warned it could intervene militarily and set August 6 as a deadline for the military to restore democracy and free Bazoum. However, no military action followed when the deadline lapsed. The coup leaders have since named a 21-member cabinet, which met for the first time on Friday. ‘Inhuman and degrading’ Meanwhile, concerns over the health of the overthrown president are mounting. Carine Kaneza Nantulya, deputy director in the Africa division at Human Rights Watch (HRW), said the group spoke with Bazoum and his family on August 9 and 10. “We know he has been able to see the doctor today, but the situation remains Migrants intercepted Tunisia’s national guard intercepts a boat off the city’s coast. For the hundreds of other refugees who fled their home countries and now sleep rough in the dirt of the public park at the back of the medina, the perils of future journeys on board unsafe boats pale next to the horrors of their past. According to the Italian Ministry of the Interior, more than 78,000 people have crossed from North Africa to Italy this year, more than double the total from last year. - AFP Libyans throng streets of Tripoli’s old city for summer festival Tripoli, Sunday Libyans throng the streets of the capital for the Madina Summer Nights festival following efforts by the local administration to revive the Old City of Tripoli. Libya’s insecurity and instability have been a hindrance to the tourism industry after the country’s strongman Mohamed Gaddafi was toppled in 2010 Medina which is an old city in Tripoli has beefed up security and tourism is now flourishing. “This sends a message, not only in Libya but even to the world, that Libya is safe and has good things. And the most beautiful thing is every year we are developing,” said Reem Shohud, a civil society activist. The Government of National Unity and the local authorities in the old city organized a night full of events that attracted a number of both local and international tourists. Local leaders graced the occasion as security was beefed up for the once-in-a-year summer event. “Of course, we are very happy as citizens, as people, and as residents of the city of Tripoli to hold such nights and such events. In fact, all thanks and appreciation to the Government of National Unity and the Old City Administration, as well as the Old City Organization for Development, for reviving such events. As citizens and residents, we lack these things. We lack exhibitions and dialogue and cultural sessions,” said Abdul Qudous Abdul Jawad AlMaghribi, a civil engineer. Libya has been torn by more than a decade of stop-start conflict since a NATO-backed revolt toppled strongman Moamer Kadhafi in 2011, with a myriad of militias forming opposing alliances backed by foreign powers. - Al Jazeera NIGER COUP Members of the Economic Cooperation of West African Nations (ECOWAS) were due to meet in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, on Saturday Coup leaders have since named a 21-member cabinet, which met for the first time on Friday. Ecowas is determined to stop the sixth military takeover in the region in just three years and has severed financial transactions and electricity supplies Hawaii death toll up in US worst wildfire Six dead after boat capsizes in Channel People in the Hawaiian resort town ravaged by a horrific inferno have expressed anger as the death toll from the wildfires rose to 93 on Saturday, making it officially the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years. Officials said the death toll might go up further as search teams continued sifting through the ruins of Lahaina town located on Maui island. The resort town of more than 12,000 people has been reduced to ruins, its lively hotels and restaurants turned to ashes. In a news conference on Saturday, Governor Josh Green said the number of confirmed deaths from the Maui wildfires had risen to 89, making it the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years. Maui County later raised the confirmed death toll to 93. “It’s going to continue to rise. We want to brace people for that,” Green told reporters. - Al Jazeera Six people have died after a boat carrying asylum seekers heading to the United Kingdom sank in the English Channel, French maritime officials said, as a search continued to find those still missing. A spokesperson from the French coastal authority Premar said on Saturday that between five and 10 passengers were still missing, while 55 had been rescued. Four French ships and a helicopter plus two British vessels were involved in a rescue effort off Sangatte in northern France, authorities said, adding that some survivors were rescued by the British vessels. Local Mayor Franck Dhersin said a vast rescue operation was launched at about 6am (04:00 GMT) as dozens of asylum seeker boats tried to make the crossing at the same time. “Several of the boats were facing serious difficulties,” he told the Reuters news agency. “ - Africanews briefly concerning,” Nantulya told Al Jazeera, adding the detainees had no electricity since August 2 and no contact with the outside world since August 4. “Family members and friends were also told that without electricity they had been reduced to eat dry food.” One of the most concerning aspects is the president’s son has a medical issue and needs to see a physician, Nantulya said. “My son is sick, has a serious heart condition, and needs to see a doctor. They’ve refused to let him get medical treatment,” Bazoum told HRW. The European Union and the African Union joined others in sounding the alarm for Bazoum on Friday. UN rights chief Volker Turk said Bazoum’s reported detention conditions “could amount to inhuman and degrading treatment, in violation of international human rights law”. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned the “coup plotters must face harsh consequences should anything happen” to Bazoum or his family.Top US diplomat Antony Blinken said he was “dismayed” by the military’s refusal to release Bazoum’s family as a “demonstration of goodwill”. -Agencies WORLD NEWS FOR MORE NEWS VISIT: www.pd.co.ke / www.epaper. pd.co.ke 18 Monday, August 14, 2023

H i Fred. Thank you for your question. We are glad to hear that you are happy in your marriage and would want tips on how to improve or maintain your love, especially when the children come. The arrival of the children should not take away what you have built in your marriage. However, it might interfere with your daily schedules and lifestyle. This is because there are more responsibilities, and attention also tends to shift to the bundle of blessing. Depending on how this is handled, it can destroy what has been built in the past or it can build onto what was pre-existing. The husband may want to give the woman space to adjust and run the home while on the other hand the woman desires that the man is more present than before. Similarly the woman might be very engrossed in what she does in nurturing the child that she forgets the husband. When this happens, don’t look for other things to do such as hanging out more with the boys or staying late at work. This is what causes the drifting apart that leads to the problems you have seen or heard about. What to do The following are some of the things that you can do to stay connected. Set apart time for each other and guard it jealously. This is because the birth of a baby can bring with it a flurry of activities, especially for the mother. If there is already a way that you have worked out the relationship, that should not drastically change when the baby comes even though the modality might change. If you have cultivated a culture of intentionally spending time together, that will help and should continue. Be ready for change Sex will also be an issue since it will take time for your wife to heal after childbirth. Just remember it’s just for a season and so, learn to be patient. This too shall come to pass. We can manage our passions, but also need to realise that as we do so, we remain very vulnerable to outside temptations. Many men have veered off from their marriages during this season of ‘drought.’ Once there is a disconnect then what shout louder are the things that we need to do to keep the home running and not the relationship. So, keep communication lines open as the coming days with their many challenges highlighted above will require a lot of understanding. Failure to do so may lead to a lot of misunderstanding or shutting each other off leading to a disconnection. Above all, be ready to adjust to each other and to adapt to the changing times ahead. The writers are marriage and relationship coaches [email protected] MILLENIAL MIX With NJERi MAiNA You It’s all about Life & Style QUOTE OF THE WEEK intimacy requires courage because risk is inescapable. We cannot know at the outset how the relationship will affect us. -Rollo May OUR TAKE... ACHOKIS H i Achokis. I have had a wonderful relationship with my wife. We have been married for two years with no children, but currently my wife is expecting. We are looking for tips that will help us keep our marriage alive. I have heard of how couples go separate ways when children arrive and that is a fear for me. -Fred Confronting the monsters under the bed TWOINONE Love is … Seeing positive amidst your spouse’s many wrongs I fear having a baby will affect our love life As Kenyans, we can complain a lot about our nation to the extent of not appreciating certain good things or positives that we have. Wait till you visit some of our neighbouring countries or some countries in this continent and see that some of those things we take for granted here are a rare commodity there. We seem to be often predisposed to seeing only the negative and not the positive. The same happens in marriages. At the beginning, you only see the positives in each other, so much so that even if you were shown red-flags, you wouldn’t see them because as they say, love is blind. But the moment the two become one, our eyes become wide open to the realities we never saw or were blind to. Not only are our eyes opened to those realities, we seem to have a propensity of only seeing the negatives. From complains to requests Not only do we see the negative in our spouse, we also bring negative energy into the relationship. One of the ways we can bring negative energy in our relationships is by expressing our needs in a negative way. You use statements like, “You never do…” “I don’t like…” “You need to do…” Instead of using those statements that produce negative energy in your relationship, why not use “I” statements expressing your need in a positive way like “I really love it when you pick your socks and put them in the laundry basket.” We need to learn to shift our complaints to requests. Instead of just complaining about the food because it’s the househelp who makes it, why not make a request by saying, “Babe, I would like it if once in a while you would cook for me.” So, next time before you open your mouth to complain about something, see how you can shift that complaint into a request. One of the ways we can get rid of those negative perceptions we have for each other is by looking for that one thing that you can appreciate your spouse for. Of all the nine things they are not doing, surely there should be at least one positive thing that they are doing. This way the two will not just survive but thrive as one! We’ve all been there, cried wolf when no wolf was in sight. Or even screamed murder at a chair full of dirty laundry or unfolded clothes. Thing is, we are all inherently afraid of monsters. That is why African folklore is replete with stories of ogres while fables and Greek mythology have their own versions of monsters who are simply humans being punished by the gods. Picture Medusa with her head of hissing snakes. Maybe her equivalent in Africa would be the ladies with ciero ndune (red thighs) who decimate whomever is lucky or unlucky enough to see the red thighs, just as Medusa would reduce a vibrant woman to stone with just a gaze. Thing is, our stories would be a lot less interesting without monsters to fear and villainise. An entire industry of children’s festivals and literary books is built on the monster under the bed genre. Fairy tales and romance movies and novels are built on the back of the lovable monster who is kind and generous and lovable. In modern life, love monsters have birthed several industries that range from therapists to love coaches. But the long and short of it is that monsters, whether we believe in them or not exist. And we probably fall in the former rather than the latter as seen in the way we volley the word monster as an insult whenever we are wronged. But today I am not going to argue for or against the veracity of the claims about the existence of monsters. I am just going to talk about the importance of embracing our own monsters. I have been taking these selfmastery classes and they are hard. They sort of sift through your life story, shake it together and spit out something that is true about you, but is so shameful that you would rather keep buried. If you do not want to enroll or find yourself, do not worry. I won’t say where I am taking it. But I will tell you that if you are in a relationship, healthy or otherwise you are definitely enrolled in a self-mastery class albeit unknowingly. The thing about life is that it has this way of bearing truths we would love hidden. Like how you are not always the victim, but sometimes the villain. How you might be the monster rampaging over people’s feelings, and not the damsel in distress. How you might not be Snow White or Cinderella, but the monster of a mother in law. You see, what these stories did is they fleshed out the princesses’ stories, but reduced the monsters and villains to caricatures. I am not saying that knowing the monster’s villain story is important, but I am saying that knowing it might be the first step towards understanding the monsters under the bed. And by directly confronting these monsters rather than keeping them under the bed, then perhaps we will not be so afraid of ourselves of the monsters within and without. PEOPLE DAILY /Monday, August 14, 2023 19

20 PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 @Onyango_Jack At the university, where boredom has an abode, the word “attachment” is a spirit roaming free and would possess you anytime. You experience this stream of nostalgia, after the uni administration releases a memorandum notifying the students that following completion of third year of study, they were heading for industrial attachments in the subsequent semester. The resurfacing of the word attachment gave you a momentary trauma like flashbacks after being mugged in a badly lit alley. This wasn’t the glassy news you were expecting after it was dropped unceremoniously. You had just completed your third year, a stage of study at which your parents had slashed off upkeep since you’re a fully grown and bearded human! As such, you had just written the end of semester exams when the detaching memo was released and boy, did sighs of exasperation escape your breath. Industrial attachment was the last on your mind, a periphery afterthought relegated to the list of least things to worry about as a student. You nearly launched a “leaving no stone unturned” investigation into the relationship between semesters and boiling milk. A distracted look with glimpses into hustling by selling soup made out of cow’s hooves had left you scrawny, but in the thick of it all, spilling over with failed attempts to keep up with shirked class attendances. Your onus as a comrade is long forgotten, as you are identified as an onion with the many layers of activities you did around the campus’ vicinity, and now raring to tear you away from them was an imminent internship. The faculty dean of studies in liaison with the lecturers promptly held a brief in regards to the industrial attachment. The soft spoken, grey haired professor speaks at length how you should behave in the real-life corporate world, as you soak up his packets of wisdom on how to navigate the stint. He assures all of your fellow faculty students that since most of you are doing an integrated course of Business Management and Information Technology, it would be miraculous just like finding a Mosque with no shoes outside during prayer time for any of you to be left out. The Dean’s remarks imbue you with a newfound confidence, as you believe blue chip Fintech companies are going to fight over you. Adding sauce to this crunchy update was the attachment coordinator, who reveals how the institution’s reputation precedes itself with how alumni are trailblazers and companies have a liking for the students who are perceived oven baked. The brief culminates with a call to apply to any companies, as they believe, you will be absorbed without the hiring officers blinking an eye. CAMPORAGE PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 CAMPO Spice Flavour your day With Tom Bosich Attachments are not as presented CITY’S PARTY LIFE K aribu Nairobi Pop-Up Fashioned as the premiere event for streetwear lovers, Karibu Nairobi Pop-Up converges Nairobi’s coolest kids and fashion’s next big hitters. Hosted by Studio 18, a collective of streetwear apparel that houses Nairobi Apparel, Akiba, and Metamorphosized by Daudi O, the event is nearing its second anniversary since its conception in 2021. What began as a block party where fans passionate about Nairobi’s innate culture for good clothes at shoelace prices, has morphed into one of the must-attend and compelling get-togethers in the cultural county. With co-signs from socio-economic and governmental organisations such as British Council for their scintillating efforts in fostering creativity and youth empowerment, as well as corporate funding in brands such as Jagermeister and so on, the sky’s the limit. “I think we are at an interesting point in the industry at the moment. There is a lot of support and collaboration,” designer Wana Muthama tells Spice. Karibu Nairobi encompasses a panel discussion open-to-all, a networking session and an after-party that costs between Sh500 and Sh1,000. The Whine Down It is classifi ed as a safe space for women, non-binary and agender persons in Kenya. Whine Down Kenya has hosted a whooping eight editions since springing onto the scene in March, 2022. Whine Down Kenya has had music stars such as Victoria Kimani, Fena Gitu, and Karun headline separate editions of the event. Breaking the bias and giving allowance to representation of women, the event has a strict no-men policy, as it advocates for the safety, freedom, and togetherness of women to feel as seen as possible in a world where misogynies, sexism, and chauvinism have taken centre stage denying women of opportunities. “We are just looking for ways to support each other as women. Men can also get the support that they need by having places they can assemble. It’s not about exclusivity,” says Whine Down CEO Sharon Kioko. Punchline Comedy Club Since the seizure of the Covid-19 pandemic, stand-up comedy in Nairobi has grown unanimously in popularity. Occasioned at the Two Grapes Restaurant, the Punchline Comedy Club has granted the new generation of Kenyan comics a grand stage. More recently, while Kenyans were polarised about the humour industry in Nairobi by proposing some comedians were not as witty in joke-telling, this negation culture was distanced from the Punchline Comedy Club — a collective that has been at the heart of Kenyan stand-up comedy in nichist fashion alongside others such as Standup Collectiv. Two Grapes cofounder Coralie Piron has been supportive of Kenyan comedy through opening her doors to the comedians. “When we had the idea of opening a wine bar, we also wanted a space that could host many events. We’ve always loved comedy. We attended a few shows and are glad to partner with Punchline Comedy for Wednesday Wine Down Stand-Up Open Mic Comedy,” she says. Ongaku Noche Hosted monthly at bourgeoisie Japanese diner Inti in Westlands, this event costs an attendee Sh10,000. The cuisine is prepared by grandiose Kenyan and Japanese chefs. The restaurant turns into a nightclub with astounding UV Ray Lights and immersive production as waiters serve you the fi ne delicacies and some beverages with music blaring from resident DJ Suraj. Suraj, who has made a name for himself as one of Africa’s top tier Afro House deejays and event orgnisers, has built a strong reputation and is the event’s main attraction. Gondwana For Afro House lovers, Gondwana is king. The event that has been at the epicentre of House Music culture since 6AM Entertainment’s glory days came to a twilight, has been the brightest spot about Kenyan partying lately. With tickets going for not more than Sh1,500, Gondwana has seen Grammy Award winners such as South Africa’s Zakes Bantwini play at the vibrant event. With tickets notoriously selling out within the night of announcement, Gondwana has established itself as a live music event that pairs electronic music and the best deejays. “It has been challenging for us, but also an evolving process through the help of the internet, and has changed our thinking a lot in the past years. We saw a gap where it wasn’t music at the forefront of these events that was being promoted, and that is what we tackled,” Gondwana boss Suraj tells us. The Mist Known for its grunge aesthetic, experimental edge and minimalistic vibe, The Mist is a weekly underground party hosted every Friday at the basement of The Mall in Westlands. With damages worth only Sh500, acts such as Kalamashaka could be playing a raw hiphop set or you might be jamming to the sounds of a cool deejay from Egypt. “The Mist is a place to come and discover dope artistes that you wouldn’t necessarily associate with what is being promoted in the mainstream media lens. We take pride in offering something different to a crowd that wants more than what is being given to us as avid music listeners,” says Mist co-founder Shamina Rajab. The Mist is a hive of activity with over 100 editions having taken place there already. Outside of the touted festival circuits in Nairobi, there is an array of events that shape it s social architecture and nightlife. They intersect fashion, film, standup comedy, music, dance, cuisine and unique experiences curated for the capital’s bubbly crowd, writes Jackson Onyango I think we are at an interesting point in the industry at the moment. There is a lot of support and collaboration WANA DJ Suraj

by Kwach Wakhisi @PeopleDailyKe G rowing up in a rural setting surrounded by nature, Tabitha Cherop developed a deep appreciation for the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world. She spent a lot of time outdoors; exploring forests, rivers, and fields, which fostered a sense of wonder and respect for the environment. Her passion for environmental matters developed over time through a combination of personal experiences, exposure to environmental issues, and a growing awareness of the importance of sustainable practices. “As I pursued my studies, I came across various environmental topics and learnt about the impact of human activities on the planet. Courses on environmental science and sustainability opened my eyes to the pressing issues our world faces, such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. This knowledge sparked a desire to take action and contribute to positive change,” Tabitha says. Keeping tabs with the global news and developments exposed her to the urgency and magnitude of environmental issues on a global scale. It is this hunger to do something about global environmental challenges such as deforestation and climate change that inspired Tabitha to start Green Chepalungu, an organisation, which engages community members in meaningful environmental initiatives. Small individual actions “Understanding the power of youth in driving change, I wanted to create opportunities for young people to actively participate in environmental activities. Green Chepalungu aims to empower the youth by providing them with knowledge, skills, and platforms to contribute to environmental conservation efforts,” she says. Born and raised in Chepalungu in Bomet, and being the eldest among her siblings, Tabitha had to set a positive example and took on leadership roles within the family. Recognising her own role in the environment’s well-being, Tabitha began implementing sustainable practices in her daily life. “Whether it was reducing waste, conserving energy and water, or making environmentally conscious choices, I realised that individual actions, no matter how small, can contribute to a greener and more sustainable future,” says the Human Resource practitioner. Tabitha opines: “Witnessing the degradation of natural resources, deforestation, and pollution in my community fuelled my determination to take action. We wanted to address these issues and create a platform for promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Take Off Guru Tabitha Cherop raises awareness on environment conservation and promoting sustainable practices to save the planet for future generations Going green for a sustainable future TabiTha i realised that individual actions, no matter how small, can contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. QUICKFIGURES Companies warming up to Artificial Intelligence Emails, meetings, digital chats; these are the typical daily activities of the modern day worker. Technology has pervaded most aspects of today’s jobs, and while it was aimed to make work easier it has made jobs harder as employees drown in digital overload, a Microsoft study has shown. The study shows that employees are bombarded with digital notifications resulting in information overload. This in turn impedes on productivity. In the light of this, the tech giant touts new development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the solution. According to Microsoft, new AI tools will work alongside employees to lessen their workload and ultimately boost creativity. AI has undergone significant changes over the recent years with ChatGPT being among the recent innovations. Sectors such as healthcare, finance and manufacturing are incorporating AI into their operations with the Microsoft survey showing that many more companies are warming up to it. RANDOM SENSE b y EvElyn MakEna @EvEMakE-g of Green Chepalungu also conducted a mentoring session with the students which focused on educating them about environmental conservation, sustainable practices, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for preserving the environment. Since the inception of Green Chepalungu, Tabitha says several strides have been made, which have contributed to their mission of promoting environmental conservation and education. Meaningful collaborations “We have successfully organised and implemented multiple tree planting campaigns in the community. These initiatives have resulted in the planting of hundreds or even thousands of trees, contributing to reforestation efforts, enhancing biodiversity, and creating a greener environment. The recent launch of a fruit orchard at Kapsoit Secondary School marked an important milestone for Green Chepalungu. This venture not only provides an opportunity for sustainable agriculture but also promotes healthy eating habits and environmental awareness among the students,” Tabitha explains. In addition, the organisation has actively connected and collaborated with local communities, schools, and other environmental organisations and these partnerships have strengthened their impact and allowed them to leverage collective resources, expertise, and support for their initiatives. Efforts have also been made to improve waste management practices in Chepalungu and other parts of Bomet through community clean-up initiatives, waste segregation, recycling programs, and public education campaigns which have been implemented to minimise littering and promote responsible waste disposal. While progress has been made, Tabitha says it is important to note that challenges still exist and more efforts are needed to address environmental issues comprehensively. She says continuous collaboration between community members, organisations, and local authorities is crucial to sustaining the positive changes and ensuring a greener, more sustainable future for Chepalungu and other parts of Bomet. Tabitha Cherop (in green T shirt) during the launch of a fruit orchard at Kapsoit Secondary School, Chepalungu. PD/ KWACH WAKHISI Recognising the need for community involvement in environmental conservation, we felt compelled to create an organisation that could bring together individuals who shared a common passion for the environment.” Green Chepalungu primarily focuses on environmental conservation, education, and advocacy. The organisation engages in various activities and initiatives including: Tree planting whereby they organise tree planting campaigns to combat deforestation, enhance the green cover, and restore ecosystems; environmental education whereby the organisation conducts workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to educate individuals, especially students, about environmental issues, sustainable practices, and the importance of preserving natural resources. It further does community outreach where the organisation collaborates with local communities, schools, and other organisations to promote environmental awareness, provide resources, and encourage community participation in conservation activities and advocacy and policy where it advocates for stronger environmental policies and regulations, and collaborates with relevant stakeholders and authorities to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development practices. “Through these efforts, Green Chepalungu strives to create a culture of environmental stewardship, empower individuals, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient community,” says Tabitha. During this year’s World Environment Day that was marked on June 5, the organisation in collaboration with Kapsoit Secondary School, organised an event to commemorate the day. It provided an excellent platform to promote environmental awareness and engage students in hands-on activities, which included: a tree plantation drive where students actively participated in planting saplings. This activity aimed to emphasise the importance of afforestation, combat deforestation, and enhance the green cover in the school premises; a fruit orchard launch within the school compound. The organisation provided fruit tree saplings and guided the students in planting and nurturing them Environmental experts and members 31,000 people in 31 countries were surveyed under the Microsoft study According to the survey, emails, meetings and digital chats consume 57% of employee’s workday Only 43% of the day is left for creative work 49% of those surveyed worried that AI would replace them 75% of companies surveyed are ready to adopt AI in the next 5 years PEOPLE DAILY /Monday, August 14, 2023 21

by a snake at their home. Her condition became so severe that doctors had to perform skin-grafting procedures after the initial treatments failed. At the end, the total cost for treatment and surgical operations went over Sh300,000. Despite the huge amount spent, his daughter’s arm remains paralysed and she can barely lift anything. The father says he sold all his livestock to meet the cost of treatment and is still struggling to buy medication to manage her delicate condition. Crashed dreams “I had to do it for my child. My biggest regret is that her dream of becoming a soldier is now gone. Her arm will never be the same again,” says the distraught father. The duo’s tale of woes mirrors the predicament confronting thousands of farmers in rural villages who continue to bear the brunt of economic ruin occasioned by snakebites. The farmers regard snakebites as a silent pandemic that is stealthily decimating their fi nancial abilities while thrusting households deeper into the cauldron of inescapable poverty owing to the cost of antivenoms and management of Your Health It matters 22 PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August14, 2023 by Milliam Murigi @PeopleDailyKE The government has been urged to extend maternity leave from three months to six months as a way of encouraging exclusive breastfeeding of the infants. UNICEF says the increase of maternity leave will ensure children are exclusively breastfed for six months, as recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO)  “Short maternity periods, lack of lactation spaces in workplaces, and unfavorable workplace policies are the major causes of early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding in Kenya,” says Shaheen Nilofer, the UNICEF Kenya Representative. According to her, women are willing to exclusively breastfeed but it is becoming a challenge especially for those working in an environment where one cannot take a break to express milk or lack a private space to do so therefore forcing them to cease breastfeeding exclusively early. According to the recently released Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022, the rate of exclusive @PeopleDailyKE H er limp is barely noticeable. Not until she starts walking do her gingerly strides betray an irregular gait. A slight wince points to a dull pain she valiantly keeps repressed. Her slow and measured shuffl e echoes the ungainly trudge of one, favouring a particularly sore limb. Close scrutiny of her left leg reveals disquieting evidence of several faded, but unsightly scars that mar her skin. For Dorcas Kimoto, 55, the scars are more than a motif of pain. They remain a chilling reminder of a near-fatal encounter with one of the deadliest reptiles, a fullygrown puff adder. “It almost killed me. I survived by the grace of God,” she mumbles in a subdued tone. For the mother of fi ve, the details of that fateful morning remain vivid. The incident in the bushes around Kisimenyi village on one morning in May 2022, would condemn her to a hospital bed for over a month and eventually leave her so atrophied that she now struggles to perform simple domestic chores. On that morning, Kimoto had driven her few goats to the bush to nibble on twigs and chew a few curled leaves clinging to bushes that had turned scraggly, thin and dusty. Drought and elephants from Tsavo National Park had ravaged farms and fi elds. Farmers were relying on herding goats to survive. Unmanageable pain While navigating through one section of the gnarled bush, something struck her left leg. The blow, vicious and fast, was utterly agonising. As she yelped in pain, her eyes fell and she caught a horrifying glimpse of a dull-grey tail slithering lazily deeper into the bushes. The twin agonies of excruciating pain and sudden realisation of what had happened hit her. She screamed. “Neighbours saw my leg and said I needed medical attention,” she recalls. The nearest health facility, Bughuta Dispensary, had no anti-venom. Medics referred her to Moi County Referral Hospital; some 60 kilometres away. Neighbours hired a car to make the long, tortuous journey. By this time, the venom had spread. She was delirious and feverish, and she drifted in and out of consciousness. Her leg was swollen and turned angry black. “I was in great pain. I fainted many times and I had to be revived,” she says. More bad news awaited her. Moi Referral had run out of anti-venom. To live, she The tragedy of snakebites and hospit Though some are dry bites, which are not dangerous, others are venomous bites, which if not treated quickly can result in death had to buy from a chemist. Her brother and friends raised Sh7,000 and bought one vial. Only then did doctors administer the antivenom to pump the toxin from her system. She was admitted in hospital for over a month as doctors managed sores that had become gangrenous. Before she was completely healed, she requested to be discharged. The prolonged stay in hospital terrifi ed her. The risk of bills accumulating to unmanageable levels was real. By that time, she had accumulated over Sh40,000. “I had to leave because my continued stay made my bill huge. I sold my goats to settle my expenses,” she explains. At home, her treatment included smearing sores with honey, claiming it had healing properties. Kimoto’s leg has never recovered. It remains weak and occasionally hurts. She cannot engage in strenuous activities because of pain. “I am a widow. I can barely work to provide for my family because of my condition. It has become tough,” she says. Paul Kioko, a mason from Maungu village, had a similarly tragic experience after his 14-year-old daughter, was bitten NUTRITION WITH WINNIE WANGARE Give new mothers up to six Care for your liver to serve you better Our general health and well being are maintained in large part by the liver. It works hard to fi lter out pollutants, digest nutrients, and control numerous physiological processes as the body’s main detoxifi cation organ. Therefore, incorporating specifi c dietary practices can signifi cantly impact your liver’s health. Here are some dietary suggestions to improve liver function. Opt for healthy fats Healthy fats, such as those in avocados, almonds, seeds, and olive oil, can improve liver function compared to excessive saturated and trans fats that can impair the liver. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in these fats and have anti-infl ammatory characteristics, may help to lessen liver infl ammation. Embrace antioxidant Foods rich in antioxidants aid in defending the liver against oxidative stress and injury brought on by free radicals. Therefore, consuming a range of bright fruits and vegetables, such as bell peppers, berries, spinach, kale, and carrots, is important. These nutrient-rich foods can support the liver’s health while helping to neutralize toxic chemicals. Stay hydrated: Consuming an appropriate quantity of water is crucial for optimal health, which encompasses proper liver functioning. Water plays a pivotal role in eliminating toxins and waste materials from the body, thereby reducing the burden on the liver. You should aim for a daily intake of a minimum of eight glasses of water. Moderate alcohol Consumption: The consumption of alcohol in excessive amounts has the potential to result in hepatic injury and compromise the liver’s physiological functioning. It is advisable to consume alcoholic beverages in moderation, should you decide to drink. Men are advised to restrict their alcohol consumption to a maximum of two drinks per day, while women are advised to limit their intake to one drink per day. Healthy weight Weight: There exists a correlation between obesity and the occurrence of fatty liver disease, as well as other complications of the liver. Effective weight management and liver health promotion can be achieved by adopting a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Another effective weight-management strategy is reducing the intake of processed foods which can contribute to liver fat accumulation and insulin resistance, which may lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Incorporate LiverFriendly Herbs: There is a belief that specifi c herbs possess properties that can protect the liver. One example of a substance with potential anti-infl ammatory properties is turmeric, which contains curcumin as its active compound. Curcumin has been shown to possess strong anti-infl ammatory effects and may have the ability to mitigate liver infl ammation. In conclusion, taking care of your liver care is essential for your general health and well-being. Supporting your liver›s natural processes and laying the groundwork for a healthier, more vibrant life can be accomplished through meal planning, enough hydration, and a reduction or elimination of alcohol and processed foods.

Monday, August14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY 23 resultant health complications. For families living from hand to mouth, spending thousands of shillings to treat snakebites is a crippling burden. Ms Isabella Kidede, a budget analyst with International Budget Partnership (IBP), says treating snake bites is costly for victims, who are mostly small-farm holders and herders. It becomes more prohibitive as the victims reside in remote and marginalised areas with no roads, forcing them to hire transport to access hospitals. “Most victims come from extremely poor families. The cost of anti-venom and other health problems is a burden. This has contributed to entrenching poverty at household level,” she notes. Globally, according to the World Health Organisation, 2.7 million cases of snakebites are reported annually. It is estimated that Kenya has 1,000 annual deaths from snakebites. Neglected pandemic Despite such grim statistics, snake bites receive fringe attention from government and policymakers. A major reason attributed to this scant attention is classifi cation WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION where management of snakebites is done better. Each facility stocks at least 15 vials. “The sub-county hospitals have the resources and specialists to manage severe cases of snakebites,” he says. According to a 2021 household survey on the burden of snakebites in rural communities in Kenya conducted in Kilifi , Kajiado, Kwale and Taita-Taveta counties, more than a third of the sampled population reported having some experience with snakebites. The hot, dry and bushy climate in Taita-Taveta County provided apt climate for a thriving snake population, with the region known for having some venomous snake species, including black mamba, black-necked spitting cobra, twig snake, boomslang and puff adders. Economic burden Snakebite victims’ fate was sealed after the government amended the Wildlife Management and Conservation Act of 2013. It removed snakes from the list of animals qualifying for compensation for causing injury, loss, or death. The decision came after snakebites accounted for 81 per cent of all claims of human-wildlife confl ict. The possibility of paying billions of shillings as claims to victims was deemed unsustainable. Currently, there is no compensation from the government. This means victims bear full cost of their treatment, including meeting costs for losses and potential lifelong health complications arising from the bites. However, calls are being made for the government to rethink the blanket removal of snake attacks. Some proposals argue that only the most severe snake attack cases should be compensated. “The act is discriminatory. One can be compensated for losing a leg to an elephant, but not for having a leg amputated because of a snakebite. This law should be relooked at,” says Alex Mwasi, an environmentalist in Mwatate. Already, organisations including BioKen Snake Farm, Wildlife Direct and Red Cross have partnered to advocate for the elevation of venomous snakebites as a notifi able disease. This recognition would allow the government to gather data on snake bites, map the hotspots and stock hospitals with the correct anti-venoms to reduce fatalities. KNA breastfeeding has been declining in Kenya while the prevalence of bottle feeding has been increasing over the last eight years. The report reveals that only 38 per cent of infants aged four to fi ve months are exclusively breastfed for the fi rst six months of life. On the other hand, bottle-feeding prevalence increased from 22 percent to 34 percent over the same period. To ensure that breastfeeding rights of mothers and children are protected in Kenya, Nilofer says that the government and private sector employers need to ensure that the policies and regulations that have been stipulated by law to enhance breastfeeding are implemented.  “Workplace policies should provide an enabling environment for breastfeeding. Disparities in the implementation and enforcement of breastfeeding-friendly policies exist in the workplace, especially for women working in the informal sector. We also need to fi nd ways to ensure that these regulations are applied to mothers working in the informal sector,” she says. According to Nilofer, employers also need to adhere to the articles of the Health Act and to be more supportive of breastfeeding mothers by allowing fl exible work arrangements and establishing lactation spaces at work. Another area that needs strengthening and enforcement of the legal and policy frameworks in place is the Breastmilk Substitutes Act of 2012. She says this must be enforced, with companies promoting breast milk substitutes held to account. So far there have been several violations of this act, and the Ministry of Health has sent letters of warning to the businesses involved. es and hospitals with zero anti-venoms of snakebites as a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) alongside leprosy, dengue fever and worms. The relegation of snakebites to the backburner of health management has unwittingly condemned poor farmers to shouldering a huge fi nancial burden arising from treating a venomous bite. In Taita-Taveta County, data shows health facilities have treated 1,756 cases since 2016. This number is suspected to be higher because other victims, unable to afford the cost of treatment, avoid health facilities and opt for traditional healers who use Kidonga, a mythical black stone that sucks venom from a body. Other victims lick a bitter-tasting herbal mix of dried ash from selected trees to overpower the venom. Mzee Julius Mwarangu, a traditional healer, leaves his small calabash with the healing ash dangling from a truss outside his hut for easy access by neighbours bitten by snakes. “It is free of charge. I keep it outside so that anyone bitten can get it quickly,” he says. County Director of Health Services, Elvis Mwandawiro, says anti-venom is mostly stocked at sub-county hospitals MWARANGU It is free of charge. I keep it outside so that anyone bitten can get it quickly o six months maternity leave, Unicef urges State 1,756-Treated cases of snakebite in Taita Taveta since 2016 1,756-Treat1,000- Deaths recorded annually from snakebites in Kenya 125,000-Global deaths from snakebites annually 2.7m Global annual snakebite cases 1,000 Deaths re20,000- Deaths in Africa Traditional healers Kidonga, A mythical black stone said to suck the venom Licking a bitter-tasting herbal mix of dried ash from selected trees to overpower the venom Traditional ways of treating snakebites Regions high in snakebites: Kilifi, Kajiado Kwale Taita-Taveta Nilofer Shaheen Taita Taveta is one of the counties greatly affected by snakebites. PD/ COURTESY

Scholar Training future leaders As technology shakes up various industries, the teaching and learning is greatly affected. Some schools are already leveraging on it to enhance learning experience while the ministry is alligning the current curriculum BRIEF by Mwangi Mumero @PeopleDailyKe U niversities and other education institutions in Kenya have had to grapple with the emerging issue of Artiicial Intelligence (AI) and how it can be integrated in learning activities even with its reported threats. AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, decision-making, and creativity. Already, AI applications have shown signs to produce human-like output including summaries, essays, letters, computer programmes, art and more, illustrating how they can affect learning outcomes. The technology is also currently capable of scoring top marks on major standardised tests, including university entrance examinations and assessments to credential professionals, including doctors and lawyers, according to a report by the UNESCO.   One AI app, ChatGPT is estimated to have over 100 million users globally and is the by Sandra Wekesa @PeopleDailyKe More than 200 students who sat their KCSE exams last year have received a Sh12 million sponsorship from Prudential Insurance to cover their irst year of study in various tertiary education institutions. Beneiciaries were drawn from across the country and will include students from inancially disadvantaged households and those whose parents and guardians suffered loss of income due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Every year, over 200,000 students qualify for placement in universities and other tertiary education institutions, but thousands of these brilliant students miss out on the opportunity due to poverty,” says Prudential Kenya CEO, Gwen Kinisu. He adds “It is really unfortunate for students to struggle through primary and secondary school education, and just when they are about to join college where many lives are transformed, they meet inancial roadblocks that prevent them from proceeding,” The fund was initiated to support approved charitable and community projects that address the immediate social and economic impacts of the pandemic. Education was among the worst affected sectors as students stayed out of school for nearly seven months, and upon reopening, had to contend with adjusted calendars. Meanwhile, many families struggled to keep children in school following layoffs, furloughs and company closures. The situation is further worsened by the ongoing cost of living crisis and the impact of climate change. Already, over two million students aged four to 17 years have been out of school since 2021, with the number projected to increase in coming days. “Cases of learners who are out of class were worsened after the Covid pandemic with many breadwinners losing their livelihoods. We found this to be a disheartening situation and that is why we have been teaming up with Kenya Education Fund to support some of these needy cases,” says Kinisu. There partnership has seen over 180 students receive full scholarships for their secondary school and university education. KEF’s Country Director Francis Ng’ang’a says his organisation has been receiving overwhelming number of applications for inancial support every year and therefore such sponsorship will go in hand to help such students. “Were it not for such support, we may not have the capacity to honour many of the applications,” he says. fastest growing digital application of all time. It is reported to do tasks only the human brain could master. According to a new UNESCO global survey conducted in over 450 schools and universities, fewer than 10 per cent have so far developed institutional policies and formal guidance concerning the use of generative AI applications. “The survey results show that we are still very much in the wilderness when it comes to newly powerful generative AI and education. Institutions are not yet providing guidance or direction,” says Sobhi Tawil, the UNESCO director for the future of learning and innovation. Here in Kenya, issues of AI, knowledgeable specialists are worrying about data security and privacy, ethical issues and inclusivity. Also, worries on justice in AI applications are coming to the fore. Curriculum aligning However,experts believe the Kenyan information technology skills as well as the newly introduced Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) aligns the country to beneit more from emerging technologies such as AI. According to Martha Odundo, regional director of Education at the ministry of education, of the seven core competences in the new curriculum, digital literacy remains a core competence for learners in the 21st century. “At teacher’s training colleges and even students pursuing education in universities, Information Technology and Communication (ICT) is a must-do subject. Learners have been taught using ICT and they have to apply these skills in everything they do and therefore our current crop of teachers is fully equipped to use AI,” she notes. According to Odundo, there are programmes that detect plagiarism on the student’s thesis paper and if its past a certain level, it is rejects. This then guarantees unwarranted use of AI to cheat in tests. Daniel Juma, executive director at Global Peace Foundation, observes that AI can help in classroom teaching and assist learners to grasp concepts properly. “A teacher can use AI to develop lesson plan and this saves a lot of time and enhances human intelligence. AI should help in education transformation,” he notes. Juma further says AI can help to address some of these challenges by providing innovative solutions that can enhance the quality, eficiency, and equity of education in Kenya. For instance, AI can enable personalised learning for each student, based on individual needs, preferences, abilities and goals. Slow learners can be helped through AI to move according to their paces, which can positively impact their educational outcomes. Using apps such as chatbot and virtual assistants, teachers can interact with students through natural language processing and speech recognition. Learners will be getting answers in voice or other forms, providing feedback and suggestion. AI tutors can complement human teachers by providing 24/7 access to learning support for students. The technology can enhance assessment of student learning and skills. Learning opportunities Also, data mining and machine learning techniques can design and grade assessments that are valid, reliable and fair, according to experts. Juma notes the technology can further generate education content that is itted to learners using text, images, videos, and other multimedia content that match the curriculum standards and learning objectives. UNESCO’s Tawil while AI can use speech synthesis, speech recognition, machine translation, image recognition, and other technologies to provide multilingual, multimodal, and inclusive learning opportunities for students who face barriers to access quality education, there is need for education institutions to irst develop policy guidance on their use to curb the inherent dangers. “Without institutional guidance of any sort, these technologies are likely to get welded into education systems in unplanned ways with uncertain implications and possible unintended consequences,” observes Tawil from UNESCO The global body has been advising schools and universities to be proactive about providing guidance, and helping learners and teachers better understand these technologies and the implications of their use. Educational institutions, according to Tawil, need an agile and interactive approach, or they will forever be trying to catch up with the relentless pace of technological innovation. Of the institutions surveyed, universities were signiicantly more likely to have institutional policies or guidance than schools. Approximately, 13 per cent of the universities reported to have some sort of guidance, while only seven per cent of schools did.   And while AI seem to have various advantages on education, experts say the same has its own downside especially on the job security of the teachers. One of the biggest concerns about AI’s involvement in education is the potential job displacement of teachers and educators as AI-powered tools can replace important tasks teachers perform, such as grading and providing feedback. This could impact the demand for teachers, resulting in job losses. Also, despite its hyping, AI will be impossible to have human interactions and personal connections with the students, thereby locking out students who understand teachings by interacting with their teachers. Experts further say since the systems gather a wide range of student information, including their behavior and personal data, it is prone to cyber attacks and data breaches. 205 students smile all the way to lecture room Artificial intelligence now disrupting the education sector ODUNDO At teacher’s training colleges and even those pursuing education in universities, technology is a mustdo subject. Learners have been taught using ICT and they have to apply Sobhi Tawil, the UNESCO Director of the Future of Learning and Innovation. PD/ COURTESY 24 Monday, August 14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY

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PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 26 ENTERTAINMENT ARIES (MAR. 21- APRIL 20) You will be attracted to unusual forms of entertainment and foreign cultures. Don’t push your mate if you want to keep this union going. TAURUS (APR. 21- MAY 21) Don’t be too quick to judge others. You haven’t been watching your spending habits and you may have been neglecting your duties. GEMINI (MAY 22-JUNE 21) Much knowledge can be obtained through the experiences you have. Your persuasive nature will win the heart of someone you’ve had your eye on. CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22) You can certainly gain popularity; however, don’t do it by paying for everyone else. LEO (JULY 23-AUG 22) If you take on too much of a inancial burden you may make yourself ill. Start sending out those resumes. Property investments should payoff. VIRGO (AUG. 23 -SEPT. 23) Your attitude could be up and down like a yo-yo. You may be experiencing emotional turmoil in regard to your mate. LIBRA (SEPT. 24 -OCT. 23) It’s time to make professional changes. You will be too quick to point your inger at your mate. SCORPIO (OCT. 24 - NOV. 22) Your added discipline will help you complete the impossible at work. You will be too quick to point your inger at your mate. Opportunities for new romantic encounters will unfold through the social events you attend. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 23 -DEC. 21) Visit friends who have not been well. You need to put some trust in others. You need to do more research before you make your inal decision. CAPRICORN (DEC 22.- JAN. 20) Don’t get involved in expensive entertainment that involves gambling. Losses are likely if you aren’t careful where you leave your valuables. AQUARIUS (JAN. 21 -FEB. 19) Groups and organizations that indulge in social events to raise money will be conducive to meeting new and exciting lovers. PISCES (FEB. 20-MAR. 20) Expect to have problems with the ones you love. 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NAIROBI: Kenya coach Engin Firat has received a major boost as he prepares to name his squad for the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers after midfielder Johana Omolo signed for KV Oostende in Belgium. The 34-year-old Omolo was unattached since leaving Belgian Vise Liege Province outfit Union Royale Sportive Lixhe Vise, where he only managed two appearances. However, Oostende, who features in the Belgian second-tier league, announced the acquisition of the 34-year-old former Cercle Brugge player on a seasonlong loan deal on Saturday. A statement on the club’s official website stated: “KVO has attracted Johanna Omolo, the Kenyan defensive midfielder has signed a one-season contract. Omolo has swam through quite a few waters in his career and is no stranger, especially in Belgium. He passed at Beerschot, Lommel, Antwerp, Cercle and Vise. He started his Belgian career in the latter club in 2007 and played there again last season. He has 45 matches in the first division and 140 matches in the second division on his account.” The statement added: “He was also active in Turkey and Luxembourg and played 29 international matches for Kenya. He also has Belgian nationality. Stijn Vreven previously worked with him at Lommel.” Oostende Director Nils Vanneste revealed what prompted the club to sign the Harambee Star: “In the position of a defensive midfielder, we could certainly use someone else, also knowing that three players are still out. Then the options in that position are already limited,” he said. -Dennis Mabuka by Barry Silah @PeopleDailyKe Angela Okutoyi, 19, had little work in beating Tanzania’s Shana Mao by straight sets of 6-1/6-1 to retain her Kenya Open Ladies Singles title in style at the Nairobi Club over the weekend. “I am happy to retain my title and I enjoyed every moment of the tournament. The players came hard against me and it was good test but ultimately we passed. Winning this title off my maiden Word Tennis Tour event in Tunisia is even sweeter,” she said afterwards while speaking to the Press. The American based Okutoyi is coming off a superb ITF- W15 Women’s Tour maiden Pro-title in Tunisia a fortnight ago. It was a fairly straightforward match for the Kenyan ace who spent less than an hour on court. Her rasping serve and equally sublime returns meant that the opponent had difficulties in composure and game management. In the Boys Singles, there was an upset as 18 year old Kael Shah beat top seed Albert Njogu 6-2/6-3 in a well attend match. Shah who spoke afterwards said; “I played unbelievable tennis and I am happy with myself. My plan and tactics were executed just great and so it feels good to win infront of my family and friends. The whole week has gone so we’ll and I could not ask for anything more being my fi rst major silverware at home,” stated Shah. The high octane match had it all with speed, power and aggression from both ends. Shah seeded second had never reached this stage before and in the lead up to the fi nals had not dropped a single set. It was therefore a thriller that could have ended up on three sets save for a couple of errors from Njogu who had his own army of fans cheering for him. However, the young Shah had his own ideas as he played varied shots dragging out Njogu from his comfort spots. Njogu had his moments in the second set almost tying but was excellently was wade out with scores at 3-2.From then onwards, the youngster just played with calm and discipline to take away the title for the fi rst time in his youthful career. In the earlier Ladies doubles match, the Kenyan duo of siblings Angela Okutoyi and Roselida Asumwa best Tanzania pair of Esther Nankulange and Shana Mao 6-2/6-0. It was a clean week for the duo who did not drop a set all through. The Tanzanian pair who only picked two games I the fi - nals simply had no answers for the ferocious play executed by the siblings infront of their fans and the Tennis Kenya offi cials led by President James Kenani and Secretary General Wanjiru Karani. In the Men’s Doubles, the duo of Kael Shah and his kin Keean Shah were on song and in form as they dispatched the other Kenyan pair of Kevin Cheruiyot and Albert Njogu in straight sets of 6-1/6-2 to cap what was a solid week. In the Wheelchair Men’s Finale, Tanzanian fourth seed Peter Isaya Vosta stunned home player and top seed Rajab Athman Abdalah in straight sets of 6-2/6-4 in a titanic battle. In the Senior Mixed Doubles finals, Naomi Gatheca of Kenya and Masimba Mchange of Zimbabwe saw off Yan Welfens of Belgium and Aida Kimemia of Kenya on straight sets of 6-0/6-2. The Mixed Doubles fi nale saw the pair of Albert Njogu and Roselida Asumwa defeat Alicia Kinda Owegi and Isaya Etale by 6-1/6-1. Kericho captain Kiptoo leads team to glory at the KCB Golf Tour by Edwin Otieno @PeopleDailyKe Kericho Club Captain Ignatius Kiptoo led his team of Chris Birgen, Raymond Keter and Erastus Orina to glory at the 10th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour emerging the winning team at the 9-hole Kericho course on Saturday evening. They returned a combined score of 112 points beating the team of Richard Korir, Onesmus Maritim, Kipkirui Langat and John Sang who garnered 110 points to be crowned the runner up team. The two teams join 9 other teams that have already booked a slot in the grand fi nale. Handicap 16 golfer Charles Siele carded 43 stableford points to be crowned the overall winner of the tourney that brought together a fi eld of 104 golfers. Speaking on behalf of the winning team, Kericho Captain Ignatius Kiptoo said: “I am elated to be in the winning team today. I did not play very well, especially at hole number 8. However, my four ball team was a formidable team, that’s why we made it to the podium. We know that the grand fi nale is not too far away so we will embark on a rigorous training schedule to ensure that we compete with some of the best golfers from around the country. Raymond Bii playing off handicap 49 was named the overall men’s winner carding 39 stableford points while Joan Mitei of Kisii golf club who plays off handicap 26 clinched the lady winner award. Local star reigns supreme to beat Tanzania’s Mao and defend Kenya Open tennis title at Nairobi Club KCB Director Corporate Banking John Okulo chips his golf ball to the greens during the 10 th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Kericho on Saturday. COURTESY/ KCB How Okutoyi stole show Angela Okutoyi returns a back hand shot during the Kenya Open tennis singles finals aganist Tanzania’s Shana Mao at Nairobi Club over the weekend.RIGHT: Okutoyi gets awarded her trophy by the Tennis Kenya president James Kenani. PD / DAVID NDOLO Boost for coach Firat as Omolo signs for KV Oostende in Belgium Latvala prepares for more seat time after returning to action HELSINKI: After being out of the car full time since the end of 2019, Jari-Matti Latvala is facing his busiest driving schedule in years right now. Having finished fifth overall on his competitive debut aboard a GR Yaris Rally1 at last week’s Secto Rally Finland, the Toyota Gazoo Racing team principal moves on to drive his own Celica GT-4 in Lahti this week before switching to Toyota’s latest rally offering the GR Yaris Rally2 Concept in Japan early next month. “It is a lot of driving right now,” said Latvala. “I’m definitely not used to this – I have to try to stay fit and focused!” Enni Mälkönen replaces Juho Hänninen in the co-driver’s seat for Saturday’s historic Lahti event before returning in time for Rally Hokkaido, where they both compete in the Japanese firm’s much talked about Rally2 Concept for the first time. “Lahti will be nice,” said Latvala. “My father [Jari Latvvala] is competing in the same event, so it’s nice to be together and then to Japan for Hokkaido. I always enjoyed this event. It’s the same like the first time we went to Japan for WRC, based in Obihiro. The roads are really nice and, of course, it will be very nice to drive the GR Yaris [Rally2 Concept]. “In between those times, I have to return to my duties as team principal. I’m very grateful to Toyoda-san and the whole team for the opportunity to drive in Finland – but now I have the normal job to do as well.” 28 PEOPLE SPORT FOR MORE NEWS VISIT: www.pd.co.ke / www.epaper. pd.co.ke THE ONE-STOP SPORT SHOP Monday, August 14, 2023

by Vincent Voiyoh and Bernard Sigei @PeopleDailyKe Form-four student Aldrine Kibet was a major highlight in the boys’ football at the just concluded Kenya Secondary School Sports Association term two games held at Kakamega School and the historical Bukhungu Stadium. The promising young star was instrumental for his school St Anthony Kitale which reclaimed the national glory once again by beating a stubborn Dagoretti High 2-0 in the fi nal in front of a mammoth crowd that turned up to watch the extravaganza. Kibet who is to write his KCSE exams in November, scored a brace in a spectacular fashion to hand Solidarity Boys their sixth School Games title. The eye catching attacking midfi elder also scored the lone goal against mighty Shanderema in the semis and he is line up for football trials in Spain later this year as he looks forward to develop his soccer career to greater heights as well as his education. Butere Girls (Red Commandos) halted Wiyeta’s dominance in girls’ football, beating the Rift Valley side to dethrone them as the national champions. The 1-0 win gave Butere the edge over their opponents, grabbing the gong for the fi rst time. Highly talked-about Madira Assassins finished third after defeating Dagoretti Mixed 1-0 in the play-offs to qualify to East African School Games set for Huye, Rwanda. Kitale’s Kesogon Secondary School damaged Kwanthanze’s free fl owing four- year show in the girls volleyball after thrashing them 3-1 in what was seen as a revenge fi nal. Kwanthanze who are the African School Games champions failed to spurs and return missing out on their target of winning the national title for a seventh time. The successful teams from the games will join their fellow winners of term one games to head to Huye Rwanda for the regional competitions starting 15-30th this month. Meanwhile, Koyonzo Boys defended their national schools rugby seven’s title after beating Vihiga high school in the fi nal clash held at the bull ring, Kakamega. The Brian Kiptanui-captained team showed prowess even as they had to give their best to beat the equally tough Vihiga High School and managed a 22-12 win at the final whistle. During last year’s series the Kakamega-based school overpowered Butula High School 33-0 at a hotly contested game which was their debut at the sevens. Koyonzo Boys, Vihiga High School and Saint Mary’s Yala have booked a ticket to represent Kenya in the East Africa Games in Rwanda. In the girl’s category, Saint Maurice Mwira, Gilgil Town Secondary and Madira qualifi ed for East Africa Games. Saint Maurice Mwiria emerged victorious at the fi nals after stunning Gil Gil Town Secondary School 10-5. Hosts Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have confi rmed participation in the FEASSSA Games. Monday, August 14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPORT 29 Aldrine Kibet shines as St Anthony return to glory days Talent galore A fan gestures during the final day of the competition. PD/ SPORTPICHA Abigael Akol, Chakol Queens vies for the ball against Linet Akinyi of Kingadole Queens. Chakol Queens beat their opponents 4-1. PD/ FRED LIKUYANI by Fred Likuyani @PeopleDailyKe John Osogo Secondary School from Budalangi and Teens of Hope FC from Nambale treated fans to a thrilling football match in the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Busia County fi nals, held at Otimong Primary Grounds in Nambale Constituency. John Osogo knocked out hosts, Teens of Hope 1-0 to be crowned Busia County champions after masterful winger Evans Siande netted the decisive goal in the 31st min. They will proceed to play at the Western region fi nals set for Bukhungu in Kakamega on August 26 and 27. In the Girls’ Category, it proved to be a challenging day for the Kingandole Queens, who endured a substantial 4-1 defeat against their long-standing rivals, the Chakol Queens. Maximilla Apio of Chakol quickly made her mark by opening the scoring sheet in the match’s fi rst minute. Kingandole Queens, however, responded immediately with a goal from Phozy Achieng in the 2nd minute to level the match again. In the 22nd minute, Sharon Akumu managed to breach Kingandole’s defense with a stunning cross, propelling the Chakol Queens into the lead. Subsequently, Abigael Ilukor and Lilian Achom extended Chakol’s dominance by scoring in the 25th and 42nd minutes respectively. Speaking after winning the Busia Chapa Dimba fi nals, Chakol Queens’ coach Antony Kalia thanked Safaricom for providing a platform that aims at giving young people an opportunity to showcase their talents from the grassroots level. His focus now shifts to the regional fi nals. “My players showcased a good game today. They capitalized on every chance they got that earned us a victory. Our focus now shifts to the regional fi nals as we have less than a week before we play fi nals scheduled for this coming weekend. We thank Safaricom for such an amazing initiative to support young talents. We need more of such initiatives here at the grassroot to help expose and many untapped talents,” said Antony Kalia, Coach Chakol Queens The winning teams each took home Sh 75,000 cash Prize, with the runners-up Kingandole and Teens of Hope pocketing Sh 30,000 each. Chakol Queens, John Osogo win Chapa Dimba Busia finals Football Boys 1. St Anthony’s 2. Dagoretti High 3. Shanderema Football Girls 1. Butere 2. Wiyeta 3. Madira Volleyball Boys: 1.Ruthimitu 2.Andersen 3.Namwela Volleyball Girls: 1. Kesogon 2. Kwanthanze 3. Soweto Netball 1. Oyugi Ogango 2. Bukokholo 3. Andersen Rugby 7’s 1. Koyonzo 2. Vihiga 3. St Mary’s Yala Basketball 3x3 Girls 1. Ototo 2. St Brigid’s 3. Butere Basketball 3x3 Boys 1. Onjiko 2. Timbila 3. FS Kamusinga 2023 KENYA NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL GAMES WINNERS: Fans storm the pitch to celebrate with ST Antony Kitale players after they won men football title. Koyonzo players celebrate after winning men rugby. Butere Girls players and officials celebrate after winning the women football title at Bukhungu Stadium.

Berlin, Sunday @PeopleSports11 Sometimes the scripts write themselves. And then there are times when they seemingly take a wicked turn and delight in the perversion of delivering a dark farce. For 36 hours, many citizens of Munich had worked themselves into a frenzy over the on-off arrival of Harry Kane. And here we finally were at Bayern’s own Allianz Arena in Munich with Kane thrust straight into the squad with the chance to win the German Super Cup, last season’s champions Bayern taking on the Cup winners RB Leipzig. We could all see where this was heading: thirteen years at Spurs and no trophies. Less than twenty four hours at Bayern he would have collected his first. Albeit he was starting in the bench, after a manic Friday travelling here, the stage was nonetheless set. For, as we’re given to understand, Bayern simply have to turn up in Germany to win. But then RB Leipzig are an upstart little club not given much truck to the established order, having been in nonleague football 15 years ago. And their Spanish striker Dani Olmo clearly wasn’t up for adopting the expected protocol for these occasions. He scored his first within three minutes, Bayern making a terrible mess of clearing a free kick. His second came on 44 minutes, a neat touch, perhaps unintentional, fooling Matthijs de Ligt. Bayern were 2-0 down and being schooled in their own backyard. What might be said was that never has a team looked in more need of a world class No.9 than Bayern after 18-year-old Mathys Tel missed chance after chance. His was the unfortunate role of fall guy. Yet despite the ensuing debacle, it was 59 minutes before the crowd got really restless. ‘Harry Kane! Harry Kane!’ came the cry from the terraces. 30 PEOPLE SPORT PEOPLE DAILY / Monday, August 14, 2023 PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain have ‘accepted an offer from Saudi Pro League side AlHilal’ for Neymar, reports have said. The Brazilian forward moved to Paris from Barcelona in 2017 and has racked up 118 games in 173 appearances for the French giants. He has won five Ligue 1 titles and three Coupe de France trophies, but has not added to the one Champions League he won in Spain. According to Fabrizio Romano, Al-Hilal tabled a ‘huge’ offer for Neymar on Saturday, and RMC Sport claim it was accepted by PSG the same day. Nothing is confirmed, though, as the French outlet add that the forward is yet to give the deal his ‘green light’ despite ‘advanced’ negotiations between his representatives and the Saudi side. There has also been interest in the 31-year-old from the MLS, with LAFC thought to be the most likely location in America. While Neymar’s next destination is not yet decided, it does look like he’ll be leaving PSG after six years. L’Equipe reported that the two parties have ‘agreed to find a common solution.’ If moves to Al-Hilal, Neymar would join fellow European names Ruben Nuves, Kalidou Koulbaly and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.-BBC INSIDE SPORT GOLF PAGE 28 Kericho captain Ignatius Kiptoo leads team to glory at the KCB Golf Tour SCHOOLS PAGE 29 Aldrine Kibet shines as St Anthony return to glory days 5-1 NEWCASTLE Tonali 6’ Isak 16’, 58’ Wilson 77’ Barnes 90+1’ English Premier League ASTON VILLA Diaby 11’ NJERU: Kampala Queens FC have made a winning start in the Zonal CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers which kicked off in the town of Njeru on Saturday. Thanks to Fazila Ikwaput’s hat-trick, the Uganda Women’s Premier League reigning champions humbled South Sudan’s Yei Joint Stars 3-0 in a Group A match played at the FUFA Technical Center ground in Njeru.The striker netted two goals in the first half, before adding the third after the interval. “I am glad that we have started the tournament with a win and conceded no goals,” said Kampala Queen’s coach Charles Ssenyange. He made it clear that although they picked a 3-0 win, they must treat every match they play in this tournament like a final.”The players know that the target is to win and represent the Zone in the CAF Women’s Champions League 2023,” added Sssenyange. In an earlier match played in Njeru, Ethiopia Commercial Bank FC beat Burundi’s Buja Queens 2-1. -Xinhua LONDON: As Bukayo Saka dropped a shoulder and Gabriel Martinelli whipped out a Cruyff turn, visions of last season — before April, mind – crossed the Emirates. It was all in the space of six minutes, and it is just the season’s first game. There are far more daunting tests to hurdle in the coming months before an accurate reflection can be surmised as to how far Arsenal have bridged the gap to Manchester City. But on this showing, the same aspect shone through from the previous campaign: moments of individual brilliance. The Gunners were not at their best. The final 10 minutes gave a flavour of past insecurity and difficulties in handling extreme pressure. When Taiwo Awoniyi’s strike surpassed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with eight minutes of regulation time left, following an almighty 50-yard dash from Anthony Elanga, surrounding worry could be felt. But the two goals which sealed victory against a stubborn Nottingham Forest were pieces of magic, which can only be manufactured by the league’s better players.-BBC FOOTBALL Kampala Queens humble Yei Joint Stars in Champs League FOOTBALL Bukayo Saka’s brilliant curler gets Gunners’ title bid off to winning FOOTBALL PSG accept offer for Neymar from Saudi Pro League side Harry Kane unable to steer new side Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig in German Super Cup, fails to win first ever trophy No dream debut Harry Kane (right) enters the pitch to make his debut for his new side Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig in the Germany Super Cup final on Saturday night. COURTESY/ TWITTER Madrid, Sunday @PeopleDailyKe Jude Bellingham said he wanted to write his own chapter in the Real Madrid history books – the first page is certainly something special. He ran the midfield on his debut in the cauldron that is Athletic Bilbao’s San Mames stadium, scoring in his team’s 2-0 victory. The ‘Bell’ tolled on 36 minutes when he buried a corner with a side-foot volley but there was so much more to a dominant, marauding display in which he looked every inch Real Madrid’s alltime most expensive signing – which he will be if they end up paying the full 130m euros for the 20-year-old. He won a public vote for man-of-the-match by some margin as Real Madrid played at the sort of speed that will leave most teams in La Liga in their wake this season if they can maintain it. Carlo Ancelotti’s first team selection was telling with both Luka Modric and Toni Kroos on the bench. The veterans looked on as the kids took charge and Madrid’s midfield of Eduardo Camavinga, Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde blew Athletic away in the first half with a tornado of relentless energy. Bellingham was driving everything. He launched himself into several flying tackles winning the ball both times. On the second occasion he pointed demonstrably at the ball as the Athletic supporters implored the referee to whistle, which he didn’t. The challenge had been brutally clean. Ancelotti has explained that his primary brief is to run between Madrid’s open forwards Rodrgyo and Vinicius.-Dailymail Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the second goal for Real Madrid against Athletic Club Bilbao on Saturday night. COURTESYTWITTER Bellingham marks his debut with a goal for Real Madrid Kane sprinted back from his warm up towards the bench and the crowd rose as one, knowing what to expect. Now the whole stadium joined as one. ‘Harry Kane! Harry Kane!’ they implored. A few minutes later they had their wish. ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ the MC announced in English. ‘A magic moment. Welcome the new No.9 of Bayern Munich: Harry….’ ‘ Kane!’ roared back the crowd. Sadly the magic moment didn’t last. Within seven minutes Bayern’s Noussair Mazraoui handled in the area and Olmo confidently converted the penalty. At least we had our hat trick hero and man of the match. As for Kane, there was little to report. He tried to cajole his new teammates at 0-3. He ran into a couple of blind allies and was smothered by defenders. It was utterly underwhelming, far from the excitement generated throughout the day. That excitement was there in the eyes of the nine-year-old boy with Germanic blond hair straight from central casting who had turned up the Barmherzige Brüder Hospital on Friday evening to catch a glimpse of his hero. He had a handmade sign that simply read ‘Harry Kane marked out in felt tip, the innocence of the gesture a throwback to all our eternal childhoods as football fans. He was among those cheering and swarming around Kane’s club Audi before it descended into the underground car park late on Friday night to complete his medical.

Monday, August 14, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPORT 31 by Vincent Voiyoh and Lucky Oluoch @PeopleDailyKe Kenya Women Premier League champions Vihiga Queens began their quest for East African football glory with a resounding 3-1victory against New Generation of Zanzibar at the Omondi Stadium in Kampala, Uganda yesterday. Vihiga Queens who are seeking their second Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) title, had to fi ght back from a goal down to announce their arrival in the competition with a deserved win in Group B. New Generations capitalized on Vihiga’ defensive lapse with Hemed Amina grabbing the fi rst goal from close range, just 20 minutes into the game to stun the tournament favourites. Seven minutes to halftime, Ugandan important Winnie Babirye levelled the matters for the Kenyan side with a left footed effort inside the area. The Charles Okere-coached side came into the match strong in the second half, scoring two vital goals from Ruth Khasoha and Martha Amunyolet who connected a spot kick to make it 3-1. “It was a good test for us but we managed the situation especially after conceding the fi rst goal. My players remained calm as fought to equalise. I am so happy for the performance and we look forward to continue with the momentum heading to the second game,” coach Okere said. Vihiga Queens will return to the pitch at Lugogo Stadium on Wednesday to face Rwanda’s AS Kigali. The winner of the competition will represent the CECAFA Zone at the CAF Womens Champions League tournament set for Ivory Coast in November. Meanwhile, the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has banned a referee and a player for match manipulation. On Friday the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee announced that referee George Nkurunziza and Yaya Mahad Kakooza, a player with Uganda Premier League side Gaddafi FC were involved in manipulating matches. The committee chaired by Dr. Azaah Taibu said they analysed and evaluated the evidence on fi le and the defense put forward by Nkurunziza, and found that he was involved in infl uencing the results of matches for betting purposes in violation of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code. “Nkurunziza is hereby banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at the national level (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of ten years, as of notifi cation of this decision,” said the committee on Friday. The player Kakooza who was also found guilty of violating the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary code while manipulating results for betting purposes has been banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at the national level (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of fi ve years, as of notifi cation of this decision. However, the federation has made it clear that the two can only appeal on the grounds of the decision. Moses Hassim Magogo, the FUFA President, has made it clear that they will continue to fi ght the vice of match manipulation that some people in football are using to make money through betting. by Dennis Mabuka @PeopleDailyKe National Division One League (NSL) side Zoo FC have suffered the wrath of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after being slapped with a heavy fi ne, docked points, and ordered to play matches behind closed doors. According to a statement from FKF, the Kericho-based outfi t have been docked three points, handed a fi ne of Sh300, 000 and ordered to play their next fi ve league matches behind closed after their supporters attacked the match offi cials and a journalist during last week’s Division One promotion playoff against Nairobi United. “The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee, having considered the submissions of Zoo FC and Nairobi United and the match offi cials report, has made the following ruling regarding the FKF National Super League promotion playoff (Zoo vs Nairobi United) which was abandoned in the 85th minute due to crowd trouble,” read part of the statement from FKF,” adding: “That the 2023 FKF National Super League Promotion Playoff be awarded to Nairobi United on a three (3) points-two (2) goals basis. That Zoo FC be docked three (3) points from those already accumulated in their 2022-23 league season.” The statement continued: “That Zoo FC be docked three (3) points from their 2023-24 season’s tally. That Zoo FC is to pay a fi ne of Sh300, 000. That Zoo FC plays its next fi ve home matches behind closed doors.” During the match played at the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology, Zoo fans invaded the pitch, demanding more time added on after the fourth offi cial had indicated an extra fi ve minutes with Nairobi United leading 1-0 courtesy of a 75th-minute goal from Brian Lusamukhwa. The incident which saw sports photographer John Njoroge, who was covering the match also attacked and as he was forced to delete all the images he had taken of them invading the pitch and roughing up match offi cials, forced referee Meshack Omondo to call off the match in the 85th minute. The attack on Njoroge saw the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) condemn the incident and further called on FKF to take action against the goons. Njoroge has since reported the matter at Nakuru Central Police Station for further investigations. Vihiga Queens open CECAFA title chase with a emphatic victory by Dennis Mabuka @PeopleDailyKe The war of supremacy at promoted side Shabana FC has taken another twist after club Patron Sam Nyamweya and Chairman Jared Nivaton openly disagreed on sponsorship for the team ahead of the new Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League season which kicks off on August 26. While Nivaton supported and attended the unveiling of betting fi rm BangBet as the offi cial jersey sponsor for Tore Bobe in a deal worth Sh20million in a Nairobi Hotel on Sunday, Nyamweya disowned the partnership terming it as “illegal” and further said he had secured a better deal of Sh60million per year to be unveiled in due course. “Sponsorships are an essential part of the progress of the team and cannot be done in a hurry and without proper consultation and due diligence done on the said sponsor(s),” Nyamweya told People Sports while responding to the arrival of Bangbet, adding: “As a patron, I am in touch with the rest of the leadership and they confess their ignorance of the said sponsorship deal signing.” He added: “As a club, we will interrogate all possible sponsors and come up with the most credible, valuable, and reliable sponsor for the team. As much as we appreciate sponsorship we must do due diligence and ensure that the club gets value for its investment. We cannot sign a deal of Ksh20m when we also have a sponsor willing to come in and give the team Ksh60m per year.” On the decision by Nivaton to go ahead and sign the deal in a ceremony attended by Kisii Governor Simba Arati, the former FKF President said: “I disassociate myself from the said sponsorship signing ceremony after learning of it through the media, no one consulted and we cannot sell Shabana to lowest bidders, we need to follow due process, sit down as a team and discuss the best for the team, not one side deciding for everyone.” Wrangles in the leadership of Shabana came to the limelight immediately the team ended their 17 years in the cold to return to the top-fl ight after winning the National Super League (NSL). CS for Education Ezekiel Machogu was the fi rst to host the team at a luncheon where he went ahead to form a funds drive committee chaired by Nyamweya to raise funds for the team. Three days later, Arati hosted the team to dinner also in Nairobi and promised to get them a sponsor and support their course to win the Premier League title on their return. Nyamweya insists, the steering committee will soon set up a date for a major funds drive in support of the team. Shabana patron, chairman split over team sponsorship Off to flying start Zoo FC fined heavily after assaulting sports journalist, referee Shabana fans celebrate with players at the Gusii Stadium last month after the team earned promotion. PD/ ROBERT OCHORO Part of the promotion play-off between Zoo FC and Nairobi United, before fans trouble stopped the match. PD/ FILE Tumaini Nafula (left) of Vihiga Queens (left) charges against New Generation FC defender during their Cecafa Zonal qualifiers in Uganda yesterday. COURTESY/ TWEETER

Monday, August 14, 2023 / / / @PeopleDailyKe / / / People Daily Download QR Code app on Google Play and scan this QR code with your smart phone for pictures, videos and more stories People Daily is published by Mediamax Network Limited at DSM Place, Kijabe Street, P.O. Box 24943, 00100 - Nairobi, Tel: 0730144100; 0709824000; 0204944100 Fax: 2228503 Nairobi and printed at our Printing Division on Mombasa Road, Tel: 04522641. Circulation: Union Towers, 1st Floor, Moi Avenue. Tel: 2519168. Advertising 2227693, 2228493. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. by Dennis Mabuka @PeopleDailyKe Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry has refused to blame goalkeeper Caleb Omondi for the goal they conceded during their Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Community Shield Cup victory against Kakamega Homeboyz at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday. After taking the lead in the opening minutes of the second half courtesy of Boniface Omondi’s well-taken shot from outside the box, K’Ogalo were pegged back when Omondi failed to take care of a free-kick from Estone Esiye allowing Eric Ambunya to pounce and make it 1-1, taking the 2023-24 season curtain raiser to post match penalties. Though Gor Mahia emerged 4-2 winners from the shootouts after Homeboyz duo of Robinson Kamura and Stephen Opoku had their spot kicks saved and Lyson Muyonga delivered the decisive kick to secure K’Ogalo their fi rst silverware of the season, the Northern Irish tactician admitted being disappointed with how his backline defended the set piece that led to the equalising goal. “I am personally very disappointed we conceded the goal the way we did because I cannot put any problem on the goalkeeper, it was the job of the wall to defend the ball before it dropped down, the wall did not do its job, and the most disappointing part, the ball did not go over the wall, but it went right through it which is very disappointing,” said McKinstry. Gor Mahia players led by striker Benson Omalla and John Macharia struggled to cope with the pace of Homeboyz players and with only 13 days left before they face Sofapaka in their FKF Premier League opener, McKinstry refused to press the panic button insisting he still has enough time to bring the best out of his squad. “I admit my players struggled in the game, I have a few who are yet to get to full match fi tness, we have not been training like Homeboyz, and that is why someone like Omalla, who hasn’t been training, struggled the same as Macharia, who had a little knock,” McKinstry said, adding: “I know many people wondered because of how they played, especially Omalla, but we are on our way up, we are almost getting better, and I know we will be ready before we face Sofapaka in two weeks’ time.” On the overall outcome of the game, the former Uganda Cranes coach said: “Kudos to FKF for the good organization and I think it was a good pre-season game, we only started training and Homeboyz have been training a week or two weeks earlier as they will play in CAF competition, so it was a game between a team that has been shaping up for a while and one that has just embarked on training. “It was an evenly contested match, we played to win, I fi elded a squad to give us the trophy, and I am delighted at the end we won the season opener, I also take this opportunity to wish Homeboyz well in their Caf assignment.” K’Ogalo will begin their title defence against Batato ba Mungu on August 26. Ronaldo scores twice to win his first trophy with Al-Nassr, the Arab Cup RYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his first trophy since joining Al-Nassr, despite leaving the match on a stretcher after suffering an injury blow. Al-Nassr came from behind against Al-Hilal to win the Arab Club Champions Cup, thanks to two goals from the Portuguese superstar, but his night was almost overshadowed by a late injury that saw him exit the match. With five minutes left of the game, Ronaldo went down clutching his left thigh and was unable to complete the rest of the final. He left the game on a motorised stretcher, looking in some distress, giving the Saudi side some huge concerns over their talisman. However, the 38-yearold was able to join in the team’s celebrations on winning the trophy, the first piece of silverware Ronaldo has tasted since his move to the middle-east. -Dailymail LONDON: Heavyweight Anthony Joshua spectacularly knocked out Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven, after boxing tentatively in the first half of the fight at London’s O2 Arena. The 33-year-old Briton - who was jeered by fans during the fight - landed nothing of note until an overhand right ended Helenius’ night. The win - Joshua’s first stoppage win in two and half years - sets up a blockbuster fight with American Deontay Wilder in January. “It’s a fickle sport, you’ve got to be real about this industry and not get caught up. I’ve done my job tonight,” Joshua told BBC Radio 5 live. When asked in the ring about the potential fight with Wilder, Joshua joked: “My back’s gone, is there a doctor in here? I want to carry this heavyweight division to the top.” After the knockout, an emotionally charged and smiling Joshua climbed out of the ring, high-fived fans and shared a beer with Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor. Helenius needed oxygen after the heavy knockdown, but recovered and left the ring unassisted after congratulating Joshua. Joshua extends his record to 26 wins - with 23 stoppages - and three defeats. -BBC Briton Anthony Joshua knocks out Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven Gor coach unsatisfied with team’s defence despite Community Shield win over Homeboyz McKinstry wants more Gor Mahia team members celebrate after winning the Community Shield title against Kakamega Homeboyz at the Kasarani STadium on Saturday. INSET: Joshua Onyango of Gor Mahia FC (L) vies for the ball against Moses Shumah of Kakamega Homeboyz during the Sheild Cup match. PD/ RODGERS NDEGWA