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Thursday, July 20, 2023 NO. www.pd.co.ke // www.epaper.peopledaily.co.ke 07858 Ke nya’s Newspaper NO1. FREE Raila allies arrested as several injured in demos 138 students in hospital over poisoned food Let us save our country Voice of reason: At the end of the day, we all live in one nation, sailing on the same boat. If it sinks, we will all go down with it. None will be spared PAGES 4&10 (LEFT) Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama confronts demonstrators in Shabaab area of Nakuru town yesterday while armed with a pistol. (RIGHT) A protester jumps over a bonfire lit on the road in Nakuru town during the Azimio demonstrations over the high cost of living. PD/RAPHAEL MUNGE PD/PHILIP KAMAKYA JOINT COMMENTARY BY EDITORS OF KENYA’S MEDIA HOUSES News Beat >> PG 3 News Beat >> Pages 5, 6, 7. 8

2 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 by Mathew Ndung’u @PeopleDailyKe The government has once again been left with an egg on the face after it failed to successfully lobby for the appointment of Nancy Karigithu as the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). This is the fifth time Kenya has failed to secure an influential position within the United Nations (UN) system in a span of two years, re-igniting the question of Kenya’s strategy on the international stage as well as its overall foreign policy. Experts are also blaming Kenya’s poor lobbying efforts for its candidates seeking positions in international agencies as a result of appointing political rejects to ambassadorial positions at the expense of professional diplomats. According to Machakos deputy governor Francis Mwangangi, who is currently pursuing his PhD in international relations, Kenya’s inability to secure influential positions within international organisations has had significant implications. “These roles provide a platform for countries to influence global agendas, shape policies, and contribute to decisionmaking processes,” he said. Mwangangi further stated: “By not having a strong presence in key UN and AU agencies, Kenya may find itself, though a regional hegemony, at a disadvantage when it comes to advancing its national interests and participating in critical discussions on global, continental, and regional affairs.” Perennial failure Mwangangi says the perennial failure to clinch the positions has not only dented the country’s image on the international stage, but is also a clear indication that those manning the Foreign affairs docket are weak. It was only last year when then Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo lost her bid to become the first female President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Prior to that, then Energy Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma’s nomination for the post of Secretary-General to the Commonwealth had met a disastrous end after she pulled out of the race citing divisions in the club of mainly former British colonies about her candidature. This was after her spirited bid with Nairobi spending millions of taxpayers’ money heavily trying to persuade member states to vote for her. In October 2016, then President Uhuru Kenyatta nominated his then foreign CS Amina Mohamed as Kenya’s candidate for Kisumu households affected by drought receive relief donations At least 550 households in Kisumu East constituency, Kisumu County affected by recent floods have benefited from relief donations. The families from about 21 villages in East Kolwa location received assortment of food and non-food items from Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK) to help rebuild their lives following the adverse effects of floods that recently hit the area. They received mattresses, blankets, dry maize, packets of maize flour and green grams. Mercy Otieno, a social worker at CWSK said the distribution was undertaken through the organisation’s emergency response programme, which aims to reach out to communities affected by natural calamities across the country. Otieno said the distribution was carried out after a feasibility assessment that revealed the high level suffering of the beneficiaries. “The objective is to give the families psychosocial support to help them overcome the floods problem. We hope the donations will go along way in improving lives,” she said. - Noven Owiti .HQ\DQQRPLQHHWR,02 WRSMREIDLOVDWODVWHIIRUW IMO council vote in favour of Panama candidate Arsenio Velasco in all four rounds of polls in London Tuesday
 :LWQHVVffl2EDGRKDG QRLQWHQWLRQWRNLOO by PD Reporter @PeopleDailyKe A former Homa Bay County MCA yesterday revealed former Migori Governor Okoth Obado had shared with his family that he impregnated the late Sharon Otieno. Lawrence Mula who was being cross-examined yesterday in the murder trial against Obado claimed that the former governor had no intention of killing Sharon and her unborn child. According to the former MCA, everything had been settled and he did not see the reason why the former governor would want to kill Sharon as he always supported her. Justice Cecelia Githua heard that although Obado was not sure whether the unborn child was his, Sharon had agreed to conduct a DNA test once she delivered the child. Mula further revealed Sharon had sent a baby bump photo to one of Obado’s son who she was friends with on facebook. “She called Dan on WhatsApp and asked him to send it to his mother… Obado had already shared with his wife about Sharon,” he told the court. Obado was charged in 2018 alongside his Personal Assistant Michael Oyamo, and Casper Obiero, a clerk in Migori County with the murder of the Rongo University Student and her unborn baby. On Wednesday, the former MCA narrated to court how Sharon demanded a Sh25 million house and another Sh5 million for upkeep from Obado. Mula revealed how the deceased desired to live a glamorous life after getting pregnant for the former governor. The court was told how Sharon wanted to be recognised as the governor’s wife as she was carrying his child. According to the witness, the late Sharon also wanted a good car befitting a governor’s wife. The MCA who acted as liaison person between the former Governor and Sharon had also revealed that how Sharon told him she wanted Sh20 million -Sh25 million for the house, a car and money for upkeep. the African Union Commission chairperson but she lost her bid to chair the continental body because of what was described as Kenya’s “greediness’’ for such posts by some diplomats in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. After the vote in 2017, South Sudan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, James Morgan, said Kenya failed to convince even some of its closest allies from the East African Community to vote for Amina. “South Sudan voted for Kenya but it is surprising that Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti, and Tanzania did not vote for Kenya during the stages. We think it has to do with how Kenya relates to its neighbors. Burundi said Kenya interferes with her internal affairs by condemning the conflict there,’’ the envoy later said. But Amina blamed her loss on the two main languages spoken in Africa. “Africa is divided along language lines even though the languages don’t belong to us. Yet the authors of those languages do not fight among themselves,” said Amina. After that unsuccessful bid, President Kenyatta nominated her again as Kenya’s candidate for the World Trade Organization but she missed the cut to the final round of the race to lead the global trade body. She and two others — Liam Fox (United Kingdom) and Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri (Saudi Arabia failed to secure enough support. Just six months ago, former Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) acting Director-General Ahmed Ogwell Ouma was floored by Congolese Dr Jean Kaseya, for the continental health body’s top job. Ogwell, now acting Deputy Director General of Africa CDC had acted for more than a year after his boss Dr John Nkengasong was appointed by the US President Joe Biden to lead the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in 2021. Ironically, the position Ogwell is holding in an acting capacity has been re-advertised, leaving questions on whether Kenya would have refined her strategy to clinch it. On Tuesday this week, IMO, the UN shipping agency, elected Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco from Panama as its secretary-general, ending the six month lobbying for the position. Dominguez who beat six other contenders from China, Turkey, Kenya, Finland, Dominica and Bangladesh in a vote, will take office on January 1, 2024, for a fouryear term, subject to the approval of the IMO Assembly. IMO’s current secretary-general Kitack Lim from South Korea has served two terms in the role. Dominguez will take the helm at a crucial time as the shipping industry grapples with challenges including pressures to speed up decarbonisation. The news came as a disappointment to Kenya, which had been actively supporting Karigithu’s candidacy and underscores the challenges faced by Kenyan candidates in securing influential roles within international organizations. Kenya has long been criticized for its perceived inadequate lobbying efforts when it comes to securing positions for its candidates in international agencies. The failure to effectively advocate for its representatives has raised concerns about the country’s diplomatic strategies and the ability to mobilize support from the international community. According to Prof David Kikaya, a lecturer in international relations and a former senior diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this missed opportunities serve as a reminder of the importance of strong lobbying efforts in the global arena. ANOTHER FAILED BID Former PD Nancy Karigithu has failed in her bid to serve as the Secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) secretary general Last year when then Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo lost her bid to become the first female President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD Former Maritime Authority PS Nancy Karigithu. PD/FILE WORLD NEWS Page 18 Putin skips South African BRICS summit OPINION Page 11 Azimio mustn’t incite their supporters to cause chaos POINTERS WEATHER TODAY Nairobi 25° Mombasa 28° Kisumu 28° Nyeri 23° Kitui 28° Wajir 34°

fl1\DPLUDVWXGHQWVLQ KRVSLWDORYHU¶IRRGSRLVRQ· by Evans Nyakundi @PeopleDailyKe At least 138 students of Ikonge PAG Girls Secondary School in Nyamira North Subcounty were yesterday morning admitted at Ekerenyo sub-county and Mogumo private hospitals after allegedly taking contaminated water and food. The girls were rushed to the health facilities after developing severe stomach and lower abdominal pains, vomiting and diarrhoea moments after taking breakfast. Out of danger Nyamira County Executive Committee (CEC) member in charge of Health Timothy Ombati who led a team of medical officers to the health facilities confirmed that 90 students were admitted at Ekerenyo sub-county hospital while 48 were admitted at Omogumo, a private facility. He said the students were out of danger, adding that five whose condition failed to improve were referred to Nyamira county referral hospital. “I want to assure the parents and relatives of the affected girls wherever they are that their daughters are in stable condition,” Dr Ombati told journalists at Ekerenyo sub-county hospital. “Three to five students have not responded well to the stabilisation done on them and as a result, we have referred them to the county referral hospital for further medication,’ he added. Ombati said they had not yet established the cause of the ailment but confirmed that the students were exhibiting symptoms that could be linked to consuming contaminated food or water. “A team of public health experts have already been dispatched to the school which is at Ikonge Township in Nyamira The learners are admitted in various medical centres for getting sick after a meal of porridge in their school North to do an audit of the situation,” Ombati stated. Culture samples “Majority of the learners who were admitted to the hospital are now stable and we shall release most of them later in the day as we do a review of the culture samples that we took from them. But so far, only a few of them may be retained for extended treatment,” he said. Nyamira North sub-county Director of Education Claire Oyula led a team of education officers to the two health facilities to assess the condition of the students who were admitted there. According to Oyula, the matter was reported to them yesterday morning, but it was later established that some learners had started experiencing pain as early as Tuesday evening. Oyula thanked the medics at Ekerenyo and Mogumo health facilities for their quick response to the situation. The girls who talked to journalists said all the learners who were affected had served porridge for breakfast yesterday morning and started experiencing the symptoms immediately. “Serving of the porridge stopped after complaints started and all those who had not been served never suffered any pain,” one student revealed. Parents of the affected students and their relatives rushed to the two health facilities after word went round that hundreds of learners had been rushed there. In April this year, three students and a teacher died following a diarrhoea outbreak at Mukumu Girls High School in Kakamega County. The outbreak saw over 124 students hospitalised at the Kakamega County General Hospital in a suspected case of food and water poisoning. Students of Ikonge PAG girls in Nyamira county being attended at Ekerenyo subcounty hospital after allegedly taking contaminated water and food. PD/EVANS NYAKUNDI 03VJLYHQRGWRSXEOLFDWLRQRI$*UHSODFHPHQW%LOO by Mercy Mwai @wangumarci A house committee has approved the publication of a bill that will require a sitting president to initiate the process of appointing a new Auditor General six month before the expiry of the term of the holder of the said office. The committee on Finance and National Planning chaired by Molo MP Kuria Kimani said that the Public Audit Amendment Bill 2023 sponsored by Sirisia MP John Waluke will be introduced in the house next week when the National Assembly reconvenes after its two weeks’ break. Kuria said that they had approved the bill to avoid a similar situation that happened when former Auditor General Edward Ouko’s terms expired and the position was forced to remain vacant for more than one year. Said Kuria: “Yes we have approved the bill and we hope it will come up for first reading next week when we reconvene.” Speaking after appearing before the committee to defend the bill, Waluke explained that his decision had been promoted by the fact that there is a lacuna in law since the current law does not expressly provide for timelines when the process should commence upon arising a vacancy or as a result of a pending declaration of a vacancy on expiry of a term. At the moment, the Public Audit Act has no clear provi- ,63*"
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4 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 by Oliver Musembi @PeopleDailyKe Catholic clerics have appealed to Azimio leaders to look for an alternative strategy that will not hold the country hostage and lead to violence and destruction. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops made an appeal to President William Ruto and the Leader of Opposition Raila Odinga to find a peaceful way to end the current standoff. In a statement issued by KCCB Chairman and Archbishop of Mombasa Martin Kivuva and signed by 27 Bishops from across the country on July 19, the clergymen expressed their concerns over escalation of violence in the now declared three days of demonstrations weekly. “We now make this passionate appeal to President Ruto and the Rt Hon Odinga to give dialogue a chance. We demand that the failed bipartisan talks should be resumed in a different context that brings on board religious leaders and other eminent persons and bodies, “We believe that there is no problem, however difficult, that cannot be solved through dialogue. We must at all costs avoid loss of lives, no further blood should shed,” the statement added. Noting that the high cost of living has created a burden on families and individuals making it hard for them to meet their basic needs, the bishops said the government must listen to the people particularly on the issues raised over the Finance Act. Unsustainable burden “We therefore, appeal to the President to repeal the recently enacted Finance Act that places an unsustainable burden on already distressed citizens and institute a process that will seek to achieve the same goals within the current economic context,” they wrote. To restore trust and the concerns of the people, the bishops said it is imperative for the government to listen to the plight of Kenyans, provide clear and honest explanations for unfulfilled promises and prioritize programs that alleviate socio-economic burdens. At the same time, the clergymen condemned the brutality meted on Kenyans by police during the recent demonstrations. “We understand there are criminals who disguise themselves among protesters to vandalize property, steal from people, inure and even kill people in their evil schemes, These are the ones that the police should go for to ensure that peaceful demonstrations are conducted according to the law,” the bishops stated. They also sent a message of sympathy and solidarity with those who were brutalized by the police while reminding the law enforcers to behave professionally when dealing with demonstrators. “We acknowledge the pain, trauma and injustice suffered by our brothers and sisters who have experienced violence at the hands of those entrusted with protecting the public.” The clerics also appealed to the Kenyan populace not to lose hope or succumb to despair, noting that by engaging in constructive dialogue with themselves and leaders, they can collectively brainstorm and implement innovative approaches to tackle issues at hand. They proposed that there should be a consensus building convention under the auspices of religious leaders with a multi-sectoral participation to identify the major ailing the country and map out a way to address them. The bishops also appealed to the Catholic faithful to dedicate special prayers this Sunday, July 23 so that God can restore the country to peace and unity. As a God-loving country, we believe in reconciliation and resolving conflicts in a peaceful and just manner, reflecting our teachings and values of our faith in God,” they asserted. political and ethnic clashes in 1997 and 1990-91, may pale in comparison to the carnage witnessed in some of our aforementioned neighbouring countries, but it was still mass murder, arson and human displacement on scales we should never countenance. Never should we take it for granted that we can never tip over into full-scale genocide or civil war. That is why we must all step back and take a long, hard look at ourselves as we contemplate the possible consequences of the ongoing anti-government protests called by the Opposition over the high cost of living and myriad other grievances. Possible consequences President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga, in particular, owe it to themselves and to the people of Kenya to consider if they want any more blood on their individual hands. They must acknowledge that the sparks of conflagration have already been lit, and it is upon them both that lies the greatest responsibility to put out the fire before it spreads out of control. This is not about blame games or continuing political contestation, but about the simple acknowledgement that Kenya could burn unless the voices of reason prevail. Previous efforts at dialogue, including formation of a bipartisan Parliamentary Committee have floundered, but it is not too difficult to try again. It can happen if our leaders put pride and ego aside. They have to abandon obdurate positions and the reckless and irresponsible zero-sum games by which they seek to attain power or to hold on to power. They have to recognise that the welfare, peace and security of the citizens is far /HW·VVDYHRXU EHORYHG.HQ\D by Editorial Comment @PeopleDailyKe This nation stands on the precipice. Unless reason prevails, we could all very well tumble down into a dark and dangerous abyss from which it could be almost impossible to extricate ourselves. We take pride in Kenya since independence, 60 years ago, being hailed as an island of peace in turbulent seas; but it is delusional to imagine that we can never descend into the chaos, anarchy and civil strife that have afflicted many countries in the wider Eastern African region. The cataclysmic events of the 2007/08 post-election violence served as a stark reminder we are not immune to the strife that has at different times nearly destroyed Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Political, ethnic and religious conflicts have seen most of our neighbours face death and destruction on massive scales, and many of them are far from returning to peace and stability. Having over the years been home to hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing turmoil from across our borders, and to date hosting some of the biggest refugee camps in the world, we should have a keen appreciation of the suffering ordinary people undergo when their leaders fight for power. The 2007/08 violence, and previous It’s delusional to imagine that we can never descend into the chaos, anarchy and civil strife that have afflicted many countries President William Ruto with Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga at Kasarani Stadium for the Kipkeino Classic on May 13. PD/FILE more important than either of them. We are making a call for peace. However, it cannot be a sterile peace for the sake of peace, but one founded on the fundamental principles so well encapsulated in our National Anthem: Justice be our Shield and Defender. Too often, we have sought and preached peace without addressing the underlying causes of our perpetual conflicts. Temporary accommodations of ‘handshakes’ and power-sharing deals have served in the past to still the waters, but not deflect the coming storms. We, therefore, need a respite from conflicts on our streets so that we can give attention to an all-encompassing national dialogue that will, if necessary, go beyond narrow confines of negotiations between the political classes. We call on the protagonists on both sides to open their eyes, ears and minds to the cry of Kenyans. They must calm down their respective bands of supporters, disavow the use of violence and embrace the need for dialogue. Within any such initiatives some core principles must be safeguarded. One is that the constitutional freedoms of expression, assembly, processions, demonstrations and picketing cannot be abridged under any circumstances, not even under the guise of preserving law and order or protecting the government in power. &OHUJ\WR$]LPLRffl6HHNRWKHUYLDEOHPHDQVWRDLUJULHYDQFHV THE BIG TWO President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga must acknowledge that the sparks of conflagration have already been lit, and it is upon them both that lies the greatest responsibility to put out the fire before it spreads out of control. Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops chairperson Archbishop Martin Kivuva (centre) flanked by other Bishops during a press briefing in Nairobi, yesterday. PD/PHILLIP KAMAKYA >>> Continued on Pg10

Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT 5 by PD Team @PeopleDailyKe Several Azimio la Umoja leaders and Raila Odinga’s close aides were yesterday arrested as the opposition intensified its anti-government protests, leaving two people dead. Raila’s bodyguard Maurice Ogeta and Director of Communication Dennis Onyango and other close associates were arrested in what is believed to be the government’s reaction to the ongoing protests over high cost of living. Reports indicated that two people were shot dead during yesterday’s protests, one in Nakuru and the second one in Kisumu. The Nakuru victim who was yet to be identified by the time of going to press was shot dead at Stima Line area after allegedly trying to snatch a gun from a policeman. Three other victims were rushed to Nakuru Level 6 Hospital for emergency treatment.Nakuru Level Five Hospital medical superintendent Dr James Waweru Munene confirmed seven people with gunshot wounds had been received at the facility by 2pm. The second victim, a male adult, suffered gunshot wound on the neck in the fierce confrontation between the protesters and the police. Chaotic demonstrations The victim is said to have been shot along the Kisumu-Nairobi highway when the demonstrations turned chaotic. In Nairobi, Ogeta was arrested by plain clothes officers as he was driving to work yesterday morning and bundled into a vehicle before he was driven to an unknown destination. Sources said Ogeta had earlier been directed to renew his firearm licence but had not. Onyango on the other hand was also arrested at his residence along Mbagathi. The officers are said to have ransacked his house before driving away with him. The Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua condemned the arrest of several Azimio leaders and a few associates of Raila. According to Karua, the leaders were arrested and abducted without any lawful justification. “We condemn in the strongest terms sociates of Azimio leader Raila Amollo Odinga,” Karua said. Raila in an interview with local media last evening confirmed the release of Ogeta even as he announced that the protests will proceed as planned. He urged Kenyans to continue fighting for their rights but condemned the arrest of at least nine Azimio leaders and other supporters rounded up in various towns. “We will continue with our peaceful demonstrations as planned. But we will stop at 5pm today and resume tomorrow (Thursday) morning,” he said in a phone interview, while asking his supporters to end yesterday’s protests at 5pm. He said that Ogeta had been freed by police and called for the release of at least nine Azimio leaders arrested during the day’s protests. But speaking in Kericho county yesterday, President William Ruto said he would continue protecting the constitution but warned that he would not allow protests to lead in destruction of property. Ruto said Raila should accept the polls outcome maintaining that not even demonstrations would change the outcome. “We must embrace political competition without violence, chaos, hooliganism or destruction of property.” “Police have a duty to protect property and people. They should not allow destruction of property as witnessed earlier,” said Ruto. According to the ODM Director of Communication Philip Etale, Onyango was bundled in a Toyota Fielder KCN 469B. 7ZRGLH5DLODDLGHVDUUHVWHG DVDQWL5XWRGHPRVWXUQXJO\ Reports indicate two people were shot dead, one in Nakuru and the other in Kisumu during the protests possible the arrests of Azimio leaders and close associates of leaders without any colour of right or lightest justification,” Karua said. “This is an attempt to sabotage the exercise of our constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations,” Karua added. Further, Karua demanded the immediate release of those detained, noting that their detention is not only malicious but also unlawful. She said if the arrests are lawful, then those arrested ought to be taken before the nearest courts and charged immediately. “Their continued unlawful detention which the Ruto regime has sanctioned, together with the excessive force being used notably in Mathare, Kibra, Embakasi, Kamukunji, Mombasa, Kilifi, Kisii, Kisumu and indeed all over the country to disperse lawful and peaceful demonstrations is in flagrant violation of our constitution and laws,” she said. Karua also said those arrested were Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Mabatini MCA Wilfred Odallo, Ngei MCA Redson Onyango and Erick Otieno and Anthony Otsula who are both budget officers at the Nairobi County. Karua said the arrested MCAs are also being held at undisclosed locations. According to Karua, Ogeta was abducted while on his way to work, while Dennis Onyago was abducted from his house yesterday morning during which time a search without warrant was conducted. “Both Dennis and Morris are close asA protester is given first aid after he was shot by police officers in Mathare slums yesterday as residents demonstrated over the high cost of living. PD/JOHN OCHIENG WEDNESDAY PROTESTS Reports indicated that two people were shot dead during yesterday’s protests, one in Nakuru and the second one in Kisumu. Raila’s bodyguard Maurice Ogeta and Director of Communication Dennis Onyango and other close associates were arrested in what is believed to be the government’s reaction to the ongoing protests over high cost of living. .LVLLWRZQEXVLQHVVLQSDUDO\VLVDVORFDOVSLFNHWRYHUKLJKFRVWRIOLYLQJ by Robert Ochoro @PeopleDailyKe Transport was paralysed in Kisii county while schools and shops were shut as protesters stormed streets in urban areas and engaged security officers in running battles. The protesters barricaded roads with stones and burning tyres, prompting the officers to repulse them and clear the roads. At Mwembe estate on the outskirts of Kisii town, demonstrators blocked the road, paralysing transport on the usually busy road. Daraja Mbili and Kisii primary schools which are situated within the town remained closed and deserted after learners and teachers stayed away for fear of being caught in the protests. “The children never turned up today due to fear of being caught up in the protests. That is why we are guarding the school to ensure it is safe,” a guard told People Daily at Kisii primary school. Shops were closed save for banks and few eateries which operated with few customers as majority of the residents kept off the town. Efforts by Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda to address traders at Kisii Municipal market fell on deaf ears as he was met with chants of ‘we want the cost of food reduced’. The MP, who had started addressing the traders amid tight security, was forced to cut short his speech and leave in a huff as security officers and Kisii Central Deputy County Commissioner Wilberforce Kilonzo tried to calm the protesters. “The town is calm. We have not heard of serious incidents. Our officers are alert and have beefed up security in the town and estates,” Kilonzo said. Former Deputy Governor, Joash Maangi lauded security officers for ensuring the protestors did not burn tyres on the roads. He urged the government to arrest leaders who were hiring goons to protest. “It is not our culture to burn roads and destroy private property. Leaders behind that should be arrested and prosecuted,” Maangi said. The two Subaru vehicles in tow had their plates removed. On Tuesday, Onyango tweeted: “Going very well. Government, not Azimio, has withdrawn Mama Ngina’s security. Government has closed Primary and Secondary schools in Nairobi and Mombasa. Government has suspended commuter train services on Nairobi-Limuru and Ngong routes. GoK has shut down Kenya. Our job is done.” Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai said the plan was to arrest key Azimio leaders in key constituencies and wards who can organise a resistance during the arrest of Raila. Yesterday, all armed police officers were redeployed back to the Nairobi and Gatundu homes and the private businesses of former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta hours after they had been withdrawn. The officers from both the General Service Unit (GSU) and Administration Police had been withdrawn from the premises on Tuesday evening with no explanation. This prompted the Kenyatta family to deploy private guards to guard the residence of Mama Ngina at Nairobi’s Muthaiga estate. Guards deployed The guards were deployed moments after the GSU and APs left. Similar situations were replicated in her Gatundu home and most of the places she owns property. The withdrawal was anticipated after some government officials accused former president Uhuru Kenyatta, who is a son of Mama Ngina, of funding the protests. He has denied the claims and accused the Kenya Kwanza government of being vengeful. President William Ruto is among senior government officials who have blamed Uhuru of funding the protests, a claim he has denied. A group calling itself Nairobi Traders had threatened to stage a march to the Muthaiga residence of Mama Ngina but yesterday at around 1pm, all the officers went back. The group’s chairperson Theuri Wanjiru claimed the protests have adversely affected their businesses and disrupted the livelihoods of the local community. “While the nature of our gathering is firm and resolute, we emphasise that it is intended to be peaceful and respectful,” they said. A police officer had earlier said the officers were recalled for “debriefing”. Yesterday, police officers also arrested Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga and Kilifi Assembly speaker Teddy Mwambire in Mtwapa. They were arrested alongside two other staff attached to Kilifi Senator Stewert Madzayo and Chonga’s office. The two are among the leaders who had gathered in Mtwapa town to address residents before the kick-off of the three-day demonstration. – Zadock Angira, Noah Cheploen, Noven Owiti and Kepher Otieno

6 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 )LUHDQGIHDUVSUHDGLQFLWLHVDV Anti-riot police officers at a business stall which was vandalised in Woodley, Nairobi, during antigovernment protests. PD/KENNA CLAUDE An officer in civilian clothes arrests a demonstrator in Mathare, Nairobi yesterday. PD/JOHN OCHIENG A police officer puts out fire lit by demonstrators at Moi Avenue in Mombasa. PD/NDEGWA GATHUNGU Firefighters put out a fire at Jua Kali area. The inferno reduced several structures to rubble. PD/ VIOLA KOSOME Anti-riot police disperse demonstrators in Mathare, Nairobi, yesterday. The demonstrations have been ca living and taxes. PD/JOHN OCHIENG

SURWHVWHUVSRXULQWRVWUHHWV alled by the opposition to protest high cost of Gikomba residents assist police put out afire lit by protesters in Kamukunji, Nairobi, yesterday. PD/PHILIP KAMAKYA Protesters burn tyres in Nakuru own West during yesterday’s demonstrations. PD/RAPHAEL MUNGE Residents of Mathare, Nairobi carry an injured demonstrator. PD/JOHN OCHIENG Police and civilians remove barricades placed by protesters at Egesa Kiogaro on the KisiiMarani Road in Kisii County yesterday. PD/ROBERT OCHORO A contingent of police officers keep vigil at the Nairobi-Namanga Road in Kitengela Town yesterday. PD/CHRISTINE MUSA Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY NEWS BEAT 7

by Irene Githinji @gitshee The government has directed reopening of all day primary and secondary schools in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa counties today. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and his Interior counterpart Kithure Kindiki said in a joint statement that the move is informed by a comprehensive assessment of the security situation in the three counties, which was found to be safe. “The Government has now undertaken an evaluation of the current security situation in various parts of the country, including in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu Counties. The relevant security agencies have established that the security situation in the three Counties, and in other parts of the country, has been restored to normal,” the CSs said. “On the basis of the evaluation, it is hereby directed that all day primary and secondary schools in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu counties re-open for normal school activities on July 20,” they added. On Tuesday, the government ordered all day primary and secondary schools in the three counties to remain closed yesterday owing to demonstrations called by Azimio la Umoja. Elsewhere, the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) condemned the ongoing protests saying it is causing a serious disruption to learning. “As a union we are not happy over the manner in which the political class is managing the political discourse. We are not happy because we expected politicians not to be violent, the police to be civil and those planning the protests to avoid installations like hospitals and schools and other public utilities,” said Secretary General Akelo Misori. 6FKRROVVDIHIRUOHDUQLQJ6WDWHDVVXUHVDVLWUHRSHQVWKHP 1\DQ]DFRPHVWRDVWDQGVWLOO DVSURWHVWHUVKDYHILHOGGD\ led by County Assembly Chief whip Seth Kanga, Nyalenda B and Kajulu MCAs James Were and Ben Adega. Police trailed them everywhere as thy went round the town just to ensure that business as well as transport activities were uninterrupted. Oron said they were actioning in solidarity with Azimio One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga calls to push the State to lower the cost of living. Deserted roads The usually busy Kisumu-Nairobi, Kisumu-Busia and Kisumu-Kakamega highways was deserted as motorists kept off the usaually heavy trafficked road. Several sections of the main roads were barricaded by the protesters who used stones and boulders to cut off movement rendering them impassable for motorist/riders. And most streets within the lakeside city including Kondele town remain empty ahead of the protests, until later when crowds tried to gather and were scattered. Similarly, learning was paralysed in most schools which remained shut in fear of the safety of learners, who remained at home as advised earlier by the Government. On Tuesday, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and his Interior counterpart Prof Kithure Kindiki announced the temporary closure of day public schools in Kisumu alongside, Nairobi, Mombasa cities as a precautionary measure to ensure safety of school children. Some teachers in Kisumu expressed their displeasure with the foregoing situation, saying it was not conducive for learning to take place. It also interfered with academic calendar and co-curricular activities, which by coincident cant take place now because of the demonstrations and have to be re-programmed. Call for cease fire Speaking on condition of anonymity, the teachers called for a ceasefire between the warring parties to resolve the current political standoff pitting the state versus people. “The political situation in the country is tense and this is posing ripple effects to the education sector. We ask the leaders to agree to end this stalemate,” said a teacher. It was a similar gem in Homa Bay, Migori and Siaya counties, where businesses and transport also paralysed in most towns trading centres. In Migori scores of people suffered injuries, with two being shot on the leg and hand with rubber bullets. They were rushed to Oruba Nursing Home. Oruba Nursing Home Medic Mike Ochere confirmed to the press that two people were admitted at the facility with gun shot wounds and others with bruises. ‘’They are being treated and so far I can say they are in stable condition,’’ said Ochere. In Rongo town, scores sustained bruises in running battles with police. Injuries and destruction of property cause paralysis in opposition chief Raila’s political backyard NYANZA PARALYSIS Most businesses did not open as uncertainty gripped the region, which witnessed high turn up in the demonstrations led by local leaders. It was a similar gem in Homa Bay, Migori and Siaya counties, where businesses and transport also paralysed in most towns trading centres. Hundreds of Kisumu residents turned up to protest yesterday over the high cost of living. PD/ VIOLA KOSOME A student rides a bicycle past Kongowea Primary School in Mombasa, yesterday. PD/BONFACE MSANGI by Noven Owiti and Kepher Otieno @PeopleDailyKe Business came to a standstill yet again in the Nyanza region as the second wave of anti-government demonstrations kicked off yesterday. A spot-check by People Daily also established several shops were closed as police battled the protesters to keep them at bay and avoid destruction of property or looting. Most businesses did not open as uncertainty gripped the region, which witnessed high turn up in the demonstrations led by local leaders. The demonstrations also paralysed transport system in all major roads in the region that literally came to a halt as no vehicles could be seen on traffic. In Kisumu City, for almost the whole day, the streets were turned into a battle field between police and the demonstrators. Property of unknown value was destroyed at Jua Kali area in Kamas that went up in flames when suspected arsonists set a blaze the spare part structures at the garages. This was the second time mysterious fire broke out the Kisumu’s jua kali area after last week’s incident that left a trail of destruction. Furious mechanics in response, hurled stones at the police as they dashed to the area to help extinguish the fire and try to salvage some of the valueble goods in flames. But they virtually saved nothing in the raging fire that spread very fast to the adjacent structures destroying millions of shillings worth of valuable goods and other investments. Accessing CBD Efforts by the demonstrators led by Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron to gain access to the Central Business District (CBD) and match all the way to Nairobi Road was repulsed. Police lobbied tear gas canisters forcing the leaders to take to their heels and to run parallel to the tear gas that rented the air. For hours it was hide and seek game. Oron was flanked by a number of MCAs Cops in Mombasa battle protesters Leaders bar meets to keep off picketers Streets in Kitengela deserted over riots Police and demonstrators engaged in running battles in Mombasa for the better part of yesterday as opposition leaders made good their threat to hold protests in the port city over the high cots of living. Schools remained closed following government’s announcement late Tuesday night. However, children whose parents missed the government’s announcement woke up and rushed to school only to be turned away either at the various stages or on arrival at school. Yesterday, Express area on Moi Avenue was converted into a battle ground as protestors repeatedly lit bonfires blocking the avenue and interconnecting alleys. Leaders and civil society organizations were however nowhere to be seen despite urging residents on Tuesday to turnout and participate in what they promised would be “Mother of all protests.” – Reuben Mwambingu Leaders in Embu town have suspended all forms of meetings in hotels to prevent any assembly by demonstration organisers. Led by Kirimari Ward MCA Ibrahim Swaleh, they said they had received intelligence reports that there were some leaders allied to Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition who burnt the midnight oil planning for demonstrations in various parts of the county. Speaking in Embu Town, Swaleh said they will hold a vigil for the three days Azimio scheduled protests to ensure no demonstrations take place and that businesses go on undisturbed. He urged police to work closely with locals to ward off protests, and and called on young people not to be swayed to engage in acts of hooliganism. –KNA Kitengela town which experienced violent confrontations between the police and protestors last week, claiming the lives of two, was relatively calm yesterday but with most businesses remaining closed.Transport was largely paralysed for the better part of the day as owners of Public Service Vehicles opting to ground matatus for fear of attacks from protestors coupled with shortage of passengers. The popular Kitengela slaughterhouse also scaled down operations by upto 70 percent as butchers stayed away. Ordinarily, over 200 livestock are slaughtered daily owing to the lucrative meat business in the town but yesterday, only about 30 animals were slaughtered. “Meat business is low because most restaurants are closed due to fear of attacks by protestors. We are only getting take away customers,” said Earnest Mutili, a meat dealer. –Christine Musa
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10 PEOPLE SPEAK PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine could as well be one of the angriest people in the world today. On July 11, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) failed to set a timetable for his country’s admission in the alliance, even after he has paid for the RussiaUkraine war through his citizens’ blood and tears. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said allies had agreed on a package of three elements to “bring Ukraine closer to NATO,” giving the impression that all along the security alliance could have duped Zelenskyy to make him fight the proxy war aimed at weakening and containing the adversary’s military and ideological strength. Zelenskyy’s reaction from the foregoing was fast and furious. In a tweet he condemned the vague wording of NATO’s statement, terming the lack of a timeline and commitment as “unprecedented and absurd”. He realised that he had been played, saying it appeared that “there is no readiness to invite Ukraine to NATO or to make it a member of the Alliance,” According to a report uploaded on the United Kingdom’s House of Commons library in May titled, “Military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion”, the US and the UK have been the largest providers of military assistance to Ukraine since the war started in February, 2022. The US has provided $37.3 billion while the UK has provided £2.3 billion in 2022, and a commitment to match that funding in 2023. Well, the writing is on the wall for Ukraine. The unfolding scenario could also be thinly veiled blackmail by the US after Ukraine said that while it welcomed the decision by the United States to supply it with the internationally banned cluster munitions, it would not use them in Russia. A 2008 treaty, the Oslo Convention on Cluster Munitions, bans the use of cluster bombs. It is also instructive that top US ally, the United Kingdom, ruled out supplying cluster munitions to Ukraine. From the foregoing, it is clear that a consensus to admit Ukraine is far from near. According to the NATO Constitution, any “decision to invite a country to join the Alliance is taken by the North Atlantic Council, NATO’s principal political decision-making body, on the basis of consensus among all Allies.” The Vilnius summit was full of promises, but very short on commitment and timelines. Going by his reaction, this is definitely not what Zelenskyy had bargained for. He must have gone back home dejected after harbouring high hopes about his indispensability in the NATO scheme of things. Comments by French president Emmanuel Macron during the summit that NATO members were finding it hard to keep up the supply of arms to Ukraine shows potential fatigue for the support. There is really little to show for the billions-worth military assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Zelenskyy’s bravado has been hot air, as Russia’s military offensive remains relatively stable against NATO’s proxy. Snide remarks by United Kingdom’s Defense Secretary Ben Wallace that Ukraine’s allies wanted to “see gratitude” and that his country was “not Amazon” when it came to the delivery of weapons also sent the wrong signal. Apparently, the party is over for Zelenskyy. He seems to be losing clout after failing to deliver on his tough talk of pushing back Russian troops from Ukraine’s territory, and even taking the war to Russia’s president Vladimir Putin. The jury of experts is still out there on the options left for Zelenskyy after the NATO snub. The world is full of betrayal of the West’s use-and-dump policy. Zelenskyy could actually surprise his allies by secretly sending emissaries to Putin for a rapprochement. He will actually have nothing to lose. His country is in shambles, and has been abandoned by those who promised to go the whole hog with him. —The writer is a PhD student in International Relations JESS C. SCOTT When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable. If the country sinks, we’ll all go down >>> Continued from Pg4 Any forceful dispersal of those merely exercising hard-won constitutional rights, especially unjustified use of lethal force, signals a dangerous regression to the dark days of the police state. But it must also be stressed that those out to exercise their constitutional rights must do so only within the confines of the law. When they employ violence, destroy property or disturb the rights of others to peace and free movement, they must expect to face the consequences. Security agencies must also be reminded that they are established to serve Kenyans, rather than to serve the political need of any government that may for the moment be in power. Indeed, the founding laws of the National Police Service and other security arms stress that they must be independent and exercise their mandates free of influence and direction from any other authority. Above all, we must disavow extremism from all sides. Those in government must be cautioned against the arrogance of power, and the presumption that they are in office eternally and will never be called to account. Those on the other side must acknowledge there is a government in place, elected on a platform by which it must be given time and space to deliver on, or fail, and face wrath of voters next time around. A national conversation calls for goodwill on all sides. It cannot be about seeking to topple the government. Neither can it be about the government using the coercive power of the State to cow a disaffected populace into submission. We believe that voices of reason can be found on all sides. Beyond the political classes, there are many groups that can play crucial roles in pointing the path away from a looming inferno. They include religious groupings, civil society, media, trade unions, community leaders, regional and continental groupings and the international community. All of them have a sacred duty to make themselves heard. Above all, responsibility lies on the people of Kenya to reject extremism that is not in their interest, and demand accountability and responsible behaviour from their leaders. Our democracy accommodates competitive politics, but it need not be confrontational. At the end of the day, we all live in one nation, sailing on the same boat. If it sinks, we will all go down with it. None will be spared. Could NATO have duped Ukraine to fight Russia? THOUGHT OF THE DAY STEPHEN NDEGWA It is clear that a consensus to admit Ukraine is far from near QUOTEDTODAY We will be engaging through appropriate channels to ensure the international community is not sucked into conspiracies that are aimed at destablising our nation. FOREIGN AFFAIRS CABINET SECRETARY ALFRED MUTUA Let the political class give us a break. They should get into more respectable engagement that will grant an environment of transacting business and for learners to learn. KUPPET SECRETARY GENERAL AKELO MISORI Kenyans are peaceful people and that is what we are all seeking. For jobless youths to find employment opportunities, we must all seek to preach peace and actively embark on uniting Kenyans for prosperity. KIAMBU WOMAN REP ANNE WAMURATHA 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. 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SEND YOUR OPED TO: [email protected] Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPEAK 11 Although Article 37 of the Constitution gives every Kenyan the right to peaceably and unarmed assemble, demonstrate, picket and present petitions to public authorities, the same is not guaranteed when lives have to be lost and property destroyed. Nonetheless, even before we discuss how to deal with the Azimio protests, we need to ask ourselves the genesis of all the political quagmire which is out to paralyse the nation. Former Prime Minister and Azimio leader Raila Odinga and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta seemed convinced President William Ruto would not be elected president during last year’s elections. Therefore, what we are currently facing is a result of Azimio leadership failing to obey the Supreme Court ruling that upheld Ruto’s victory, which they said they will respect hence have resorted to applying Article 37 selectively. In democratic systems, it is crucial for all parties to respect the rule of law and decisions of the Judiciary, including accepting election results. After the 2022 General Election, Raila went to the Supreme Court to change Ruto’s victory but the court pronounced itself on the matter, upholding the results announced by the electoral agency, meaning William Ruto won fairly hence Opposition should agree with the outcome instead of going to the streets. It is eight months since the President took the realms of power hence not enough time for meaningful development. It is only fair for Railaled group to give the Head of State time to deliver to Kenyans instead of arm-twisting and intimidating him to arrest the high cost of living which is as a result of their mess during the Handshake regime. Handshake regime which Raila was part of is actually to blame for the current economic woes and high cost of living Ruto is currently addressing with various austerity measures put in place. The effects of economic recovery interventions is likely to take time and therefore, the Azimio team needs to give the government ample time to turn around the economy instead of engaging in violence. Unfortunately, Raila’s political path is always characterised by changing goal posts of which even if prices of commodities come down today, he will start delegitimising the Kenya Kwanza administration. Let him not use the high cost of living as a scapegoat for his political interests while destroying people’s property. To foster a healthy political environment, it is important for Azimio to refrain from inciting their supporters to cause violence, destruction of property, or any actions that may destabilise the country. Azimio team should embrace dialogue through bipartisan talks which had been established with the blessings of Ruto. When you participate in an election and lose, you allow those elected to serve because Kenyans need service delivery. This is what Raila needs to emulate by giving the Kenya Kwanza administration enough time to work and fulfill the government agenda. As a country, we should only encourage political discourse geared towards sharing ideas on how best to develop our motherland but not one whose purpose is to allow a person who lost an election to have a share of government because it will set a trait whereby in future, if you want to be accommodated in a government, you go to the streets and cause mayhem to force yourself into the government. Raila should withdraw protest calls and allow Ruto to work. I ask our people to reject violence and seek peaceful solutions to grievances. — The writer is a commissioner of Parliamentary Service Commission and former UDA National chairman Put interests of citizens first, embrace talks and peace Azimio must warn their followers to refrain from chaos Dear Kenyans, the Catholic Bishops appeal for non-violence at all costs and return to dialogue. We have made all efforts to appeal to both the President and Leader of Opposition to find a peaceful way to end the seeming standoff. Specifically, we have appealed to Azimio la Umoja to seek alternative strategy that would not hold the entire country hostage and lend itself to violence and destruction. The recent demonstrations have resulted in injuries, property damage, trauma and loss of lives. We now see threat of escalation in the declared three days of demonstration per week. There is no justifiable reason whatsoever to be violent. We know that engaging in peaceful protests and demonstrations allows individuals to express their grievances and concerns without causing harm to themselves or others. Can we truly hope against hope that demonstrations will be peaceful after the experience in all previous demonstrations? We condemn what we have seen simmering as ethnic based violence spotted in some parts of our country. We now make this passionate appeal to President William Ruto and Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga to give dialogue a chance. We demand that the failed bipartisan talks should resume in a different context that brings on board religious leaders and some other eminent persons and bodies. We believe there is no problem, however difficult, that cannot be solved through dialogue. We must at all costs avoid the loss of lives. The high cost of living has created a burden on families, making it difficult for them to meet their basic needs and maintain a decent standard of living. We realise that many are struggling to afford essential goods and services, to secure stable employment, or are facing financial hardships that affect education and healthcare access. Within this background, the recently enacted Finance Act places an unsustainable burden on already distressed citizens, especially those within the low income bracket. We, therefore, ask the President to repeal the Finance Act and institute a process that will seek to achieve the same goals within the current economic context. We strongly condemn police brutality inflicted upon innocent Kenyans during demonstrations. We understand there are criminals who disguise themselves among protesters to vandalise property, steal from people, injure and even kill people in their evil schemes. These are the ones the police should go for to ensure peaceful demonstrations are conducted according to the law. Many Kenyans feel unheard and overlooked by their government. We hear different discordant and often conflicting messages from Government leaders daily. We are particularly appalled by unbecoming, insulting and inciting statements made by the leaders. This is causing confusion among the population regarding the direction the country is taking. Many things remain unclear on Government policy and direction; for example, education, health, plight of poor, strategies to improve employment among others. The lack of transparency and accountability of social funds during Covid-19 and drought has aggravated feelings of isolation and neglect. To restore trust and address concerns of the people, it is imperative for the government to actively listen to the plight of Kenyans, provide clear and honest explanations for unfulfilled promises, and prioritise policies that alleviate socio-economic burdens. We call for adherence to the rule of law by both the citizens and leadership. This includes respect for court orders and rulings. Dear Kenyans, despite the challenges and uncertainties faced by the country, it is essential to remember that Kenya possesses the potential to develop local solutions to address its problems. It is crucial not to lose hope and succumb to despair. By working together and engaging in constructive dialogue, Kenyans can collectively brainstorm and implement innovative approaches to tackle the socioeconomic issues at hand. We propose a consensus building convention under the auspices of religious leaders with a multi-sectoral participation to identify the major issues ailing our country and to map out a path we can walk together in order to address them. In conclusion, we all have an obligation to pursue peace, avoid violence, and respond to wrongdoing with love, forgiveness and righteousness. — A statement by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops +0)/40/
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12 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 Turkana County Medical Services Office has put on notice proprietors of unlicensed health facilities, warning that disciplinary action will be taken against those flouting regulations. This follows the submission of a report by the Joint Health Inspection Team which conducted inspections on 23 health facilities. Speaking during the tabling of the report, the County Chief Officer of Medical Services Gilchrist Lokoel said the department safeguards residents by ensuring they receive services from certified facilities and qualified practitioners. “All medical staff must ensure their practising licences are updated,” he said, adding that medical students should never provide healthcare services without supervision. – KNA Illegal medical facilities warned
 by Rawlings Otieno @PeopleDailyKe Girls who drop out of school due to early pregnancies will be readmitted to continue with their education if a new Senate Bill becomes law. The Care and Protection of Child Parents Bill, 2023 sponsored by nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi will give hundreds of female pupils a second chance to continue with their education. “Every child who, while enrolled in an institution of basic education and training, falls pregnant and as a result drops out of school, or is of school-going age but falls pregnant while out of school, shall have the right to be readmitted or enrolled into an institution of basic education and training,” the bill says in part. In her bill, Miraj proposes students who get pregnant while still in school will have access to pre-natal, post-natal health information and counselling support services. Miraj says where a child falls pregnant, or a teacher or person in authority within an institution of basic education and training has a reason to believe a child within the institution is pregnant, the matter should be referred to the principal of the institution. “The principal shall, upon receipt of the information and before any action is taken, inform the parent or guardian of the child’s pregnancy,” the bill says. First reading Where the principal of the institution of basic education is of the opinion that a child may be pregnant, the principal would be required to refer her to a health institution for a medical examination and such other health examination as may be necessary to determine the status. A child will not be compelled to undergo a medical examination where she refuses to undergo the examination, according to the proposed law. The Bill, which is due for introduction in the Senate for first reading, further compels county and national governments to put in place policies to prevent child pregnancy and school dropouts. Students with their babies during break time at Prestige Academy in Subukia, Nakuru County. FILE 1HZELOOVHHNVWRJLYHWHHQDJH PRWKHUVVHFRQGFKDQFHDWOLIH Senator Abdillahi wants schoolgirls who fall pregnant to be readmitted and babies supported “The Bill imposes an obligation on the national and county governments to put mechanisms in place and establish programmes that ensure that not only is this right realized in relation to teenage parents, but also ensure that the rising cases of teenage pregnancies and the dropping out of school by teenage parents is curbed,” the Bill says. It stipulates that counties will establish such child-care centres and implement such programmes as may be necessary for the provision of child care services to parents who intend to go back to school and who do not have access to support services for the care of their child. “Education CEC shall collaborate with the Council (National Council for Children’s Services) in the provision of such technical assistance, information and faFive new northern white rhino embryos have been created by a team in Kenya working to save the species from extinction. BioRescue said they had been produced from 18 eggs collected in May from Fatu, one of two surviving northern white rhinos. She and her mother Najin live at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central Kenya. They were born in a zoo in Czech Republic but were transferred to their natural habitat in 2009. “Four years since the start of this ambitious project to save the northern white rhino from extinction, the BioRescue consortium has made significant progress towards its ultimate aim,” the project, funded by the German education ministry, said on Facebook. “The sperm for fertilisation came from two different bulls, thereby improving genetic diversity.” BioRescue said it was the highest number of embryos created to date from any egg collection, which is a complicated and dangerous process. This brings the number of embryos created so far to 29. They are cryopreserved, a process that stores them at very low temperatures, in preparation for future transfer to surrogate southern white rhino mothers. This is because neither Fatu nor Najin are able to carry a pregnancy. According to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the BioRescue team has made another promising step towards saving the species by selecting two wild southern white rhino females as potential surrogate mothers. Attempts in the past to put embryos in southern white rhinos in zoos have failed. “A huge congratulations to the team for their phenomenal dedication and hard work that has made this all possible,” the conservancy said. While it is a race against time to save the northern white rhino, the southern white rhino is also under threat, with just 18,000 of them left in the wild. —BBC 1HZHPEU\RVUDLVHKRSHVIRUHQGDQJHUHGUKLQRVSHFLHV cilities as may be necessary to ensure the efficient delivery of social services with respect to expectant children and child parents within the county,” it states. The national government, the Bill states, will put in place mechanisms to help establish a comprehensive capacity-building programme for child parents to ensure they practice responsible parenting. Right to education According to Miraj’s proposal, the government will be required to formulate policies for the readmission and integration of children who have dropped out of school due to pregnancy. “The State shall also collaborate with the relevant stakeholders in the establishment of dropout prevention programmes. Each institution of basic education and training shall develop a management plan for the support of any learner who falls pregnant while enrolled in the institution,” reads part of the bill. It also proposes that the national and county governments develop and implement a plan for identifying and re-engaging children who have dropped out of institutions of basic education owing to teenage pregnancies. “The Bill provides a framework for the implementation of the right to education for all children including teenage parents,” it says. PROPOSED LAW Miraj proposes that students who get pregnant while still in school will have access to pre-natal, post-natal health information and counseling support services. A child will not be compelled to undergo a medical examination where she refuses to undergo the examination, according to the proposed law. The bill stipulates that counties will establish child-care centres and implement programmes necessary for the provision of child care services. In an awe-inspiring display of talent and determination, learners from St. Francis School for the Visually Impaired in West Pokot have proved that musical talent has no bounds. As they advanced to the regional competition, they faced talented competitors from various schools across the Rift Valley region at Maasai Mara University in Narok County, where the music festivals were held. Despite the tough competition, the students performance and the emotional depth of their music left an indelible mark, propelling them to clinch the top position and earn their spot at the highly coveted national stage. Jamin Ndibile, their trainer, expressed satisfaction and joy at his students’ stellar performance and their ability to overcome challenges through music. “The school is committed to nurturing the talents of all students, regardless of their physical limitations. This achievement serves as a testament to the potential that lies within each individual,” Ndibile emphasised. Judges unanimously declared St. Francis School as the overall winners in their category. Teresa Moseti, a teacher, said St. Francis has been a home of champions, adding that other learners from the institution had previously participated in international Paralympic championships in France and Morocco. —KNA 9LVXDOO\ LPSDLUHG VWXGHQWVH[FHO DWPXVLFIHWH

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14 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 Lobby rolls out paralegal training for inmates Nairobi, Wednesday The Justice Defenders organisation in partnership with the Judiciary and the Correctional Facilities, has rolled out paralegal training for inmates aimed at helping them manoeuvre court trials knowledgeably during their cases. According to Dixon Mwakazi, the Director of Legal, Human Rights, Research, and Statistics at Correctional Services, equipping inmates with legal skills and knowledge is key to decongesting the prisons. Mwakazi said out of a population of up to 60,000 inmates in the country, over 15,000 are petty offenders who have been remanded for lack of legal representation and knowledge of the trial processes. Mwakazi said through the paralegal training, inmates are imparted with the skills and knowledge on how to prosecute their cases, draft their appeals, and negotiate for lesser bail terms to secure release. “Our prisons currently hold over 60,000 inmates but should hold up to 25,000 for optimal operation and service delivery, and this programme will help to decongest our facilities,” said Mwakazi. The Director further said some of the inmates have benefited from further studies and have acquired law degrees’ courtesy of the University of London to champion the rights of prisoners. - KNA Kenya livid at Russia move to cut Black Sea supply chain London, Wednesday Russia’s withdrawal from the deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain through the Black Sea is a “stab on the back” for those in drought-hit countries, the Kenya government has said. The East African country is in a region experiencing one of the worst droughts in decades. Moscow said on Monday that it would not renew the deal, accusing the West of not keeping its side of the bargain. The Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports last year threatened to cause food shortages in parts of Africa. Grain prices also soared, but the deal, brokered in July 2022 by Turkey and the UN. allowed vital Ukrainian produce back on the world market. Russia’s decision was condemned by world leaders, who said it would affect some of the planet’s poorest people. Russia said it would return to the agreement if its conditions were met. “The decision by Russia to exit the Black Sea Grain Initiative is a stab on the back at global food security prices and disproportionately impacts countries in the Horn of Africa already impacted by drought,” the Principal Secretary in Kenya’s Foreign Affairs ministry, Korir Sing’oei, said in a tweet. More than 50 million people across Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan are in need of food aid because of successive years of failed rains. Russia said that Ukraine’s failure to export more grain to poorer countries was one of the reasons it pulled out of the deal. However, the UN said that under the grain deal, Ukraine has shipped 625,000 tonnes of food as humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, SuUnited Nations says 45 countries across three continents have received food commodities under deal Fishermen in Homa-Bay county have resolved to work with the government to address bad fishing practises in Lake Victoria. Homa Bay Beach Management Units (BMU) Chairman Edward Oremo said they have formed a committee that will ensure they protect the lake from illegal fishing gear and pollution. He said that the fishermen were also collaborating with the government to seek solutions to the constant harassment of fishermen by foreign authorities. Oremo said senior officials from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration will coordinate the team to address the challenges. He said the committee consists of officials from BMUs, the Fisheries Department, the Kenya Coast Guard Service, and Interior and National Administration personnel. “The committee members will be sensitising fishermen on the negative impacts of bad fishing practises.Fishermen need to understand the importance of complying with the regulations issued by the fisheries department,” Oremo said. - KNA A 38-year-old primary school dropout who pleaded guilty to killing his estranged wife was yesterday slapped with a five-year jail term by an Eldoret high Court. Joseph Kibet Rotich was charged with the murder of Mercy Chesang on August 13, 2008 in Ngenyalen village in Turbo sub county, Uasin Gishu county. Justice Reuben Nyakundi, while handing over the jail term, turned down the accused person’s request to be given noncustodial sentence owing to the fact that he had already reconciled with the family of his late wife. The accused in his impact statement told the court that the family of the deceased prefers that he be put on probation arguing that the two families had reconciled and made peace. While expressing his remorse for causing the death of his wife of three children, Rotich pleaded with the Judge to reduce the charge to manslaughter owing to the circumstances that led him to commit the crime. - Winstone Cheseremi Fishermen resolve to address habits Five years for man over wife’s death GRAIN STORE IN RUSSIA In July 2022, the UN and Turkey arranged a deal that would see Ukraine export grain through the Black Sea. The agreement would allow ships to travel safely from the Ukrainian ports of Yuzhny, Odesa and Chornomorsk to the Bosporus without being attacked. Since the deal was struck, UN data show that about 32.9 million metric tonnes of grain have left the Black Sea. The majority of grain has been corn and wheat. They accounted for 16.9 million tonnes and 8.91 million tonnes, respectively. dan and Yemen. The deal formally came to an end at just after midnight on Tuesday Istanbul time (21:00 GMT). It had let cargo ships pass through the Black Sea from the ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk and Yuzhny/Pivdennyi. Russian President Vladimir Putin had long complained that parts of the deal allowing the export of Russian food and fertilisers had not been honoured. Russia also complained that Western sanctions were restricting its own agricultural exports. Putin repeatedly threatened to pull out of the agreement. The country’s foreign ministry on Monday reiterated these grievances, accusing the West of “open sabotage” and of “selfishly” putting the commercial interests of the deal ahead of its humanitarian goals. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters he believed that Putin “wants to continue the agreement” and that they would discuss the renewal of the deal when they meet in person next month. The grain deal is important as Ukraine is one of the world’s largest exporters of sunflower, maize, wheat and barley. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country intended to continue exporting grain, highlighting that the agreement was made up of two deals that mirrored each other - one signed by Ukraine and the other by Russia. “We are not afraid,” he said of Russia’s decision to withdraw from their deal. “We were approached by companies who own vessels and they’re willing to continue shipping grain if Ukraine agrees to let them in and Turkey - to pass them through.” Mykhaylo Podolyak, an adviser to Mr Zelensky, suggested an international armed patrol force could be created to escort ships carrying grain from Ukraine and ensure their safety. He admitted, however, that there may not be many countries willing to create such patrols. Nikolay Gorbachev, the president of the Ukrainian Grain Association, told the BBC that his members had identified alternative means of exporting grain - including through its Danube River ports. But he conceded that the ports would be less efficient, reducing the amount of grain Ukraine can export and raising the cost of moving it. World leaders were quick to condemn the decision, with EU commission President Ursula von der Leyen accusing Russia of a “cynical move”, while the US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda ThomasGreenfield, described the move as an “act of cruelty”. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who heads the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Black Sea trade in food, feed and fertiliser was “critical to the stability of global food prices” - adding that hope must be kept alive that Moscow would reconsider pulling out of the deal. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, meanwhile, said the organisation would look for solutions to the “rise in human suffering” that would “inevitably” follow Russia’s decision. - BBC BRIEFLY Combines harvest wheat in a field in the Zaporizhzhia region of Russian-controlled Ukraine. REUTERS Hope for peace after warring Sebei, Pokot bury hatchet by Wycliffe Kipsang @PeopleDailyKe Peace among the Kenyan Pokots and Sebei of Uganda living along the border of West Pokot County and Bukwo district in Uganda got a boost after the two communities celebrated a 10-year relative peace to mark a historical mark in a region which had experienced conflicts for a long time. The two communities buried the hatchet and decided to live together after being reconciled by leaders from both countries. Kanyerus border The celebrations brought together members of the two communities at Kanyerus border point where all residents including warriors, elders, children and women participated as a sign of togetherness through interactions and sharing new challenges facing them and how to resolve them. The two communities have formed peace committees and ensured that the two neighboring communities have their own way of trading to curb any hostility that might be perpetrated by criminals and not to disrupt the relative peace. People Daily also established that the committees have designed a common rubber stamp as a permanent seal for the trading of selling livestock that crosses the border of the two countries where it assists in ensuring that no stolen livestock can be sold across the border without being identified. The interactions of the two communities along the border has led to the formation of common markets where they trade once in a week in a bid to boost peaceful interaction.

KP defaults on payment of power worth Sh21b by Herald Aloo @heraldaloo Kenya Power has defaulted on paying three Independent Power Producers (IPPs) Sh21.36 billion for wholesale electricity supplied in 2023 amid financial woes. Kipeto Energy Plc, which has since written to the National Treasury concerning the arrears, has not been paid $28.55 million (Sh4.03 billion) for the past five months, according to documents seen by Business Hub. Kipeto received only $4.19 million (Sh590.79 million) in 2023 as a partial settlement of the $7.83 million (Sh1.1 billion) January invoice. Kenya Power has also not cleared £67.16 million (Sh10.6 billion) owed to Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) that accrued in the five months through June 2023. OrPower4 Inc., the only private geothermal producer in the country, is demanding $47.71 million (Sh6.73 billion) as of July 14, 2023, bringing the total dues payable to the three IPPs to Sh21.36 billion. The defaults by the power distributor is already in breach of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) which require the clearing of monthly arrears within 30 days, failure to which the National Treasury should settle the dues. Most PPAs have letters of support from the exchequer compelling it to take over defaults and interests accruing by the time of payment. While appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Energy, Kipeto Energy said the delayed payments have strained its books considering the firm is TAKING OVER DEBT Electricity Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK), a lobby group representing IPPs, has now advised the government to consider taking over existing debt owed to power producers and replace it with lower concessional loans to ease the burden on consumers and Kenya Power. This could be an alternative to restructuring the financing of the IPP projects currently holding more expensive debt, according to ESAK Chair George Aluru. barely two years since the commissioning of its 100 megawatts (MW) plant in Kiserian in 2021. “We are not doing very well because we are owed a lot in 2023. They have just finished paying our January invoice. Invoices for power we have sold for five months have not been paid. Our lenders are around our case, our local investments are hurting,” Kipeto Chairman Kenneth Namunje told the committee. Active contracts The three firms account for about 42 per cent or 550 megawatts (MW) of the total 1312.77 MW capacity contracted from the 21 IPPs that are currently dispatching power to the national grid. Kenya Power has a total of 30 PPAs, meaning there some IPPs with active contracts but are not dispatching power. Orpower4 charges Sh13.809 per unit from its four different power plants that have a combined contracted capacity of 150MW while Kipeto’s rate is $0.12 (Sh16.9) for every unit. LTWP, which has a contracted capacity of 300MW, charges $0.0795 (Sh11.2) per unit of its wholesale power. “This amount (£67.16 million) consists of five currently unpaid LTWP invoices (February-June 2023) to KPLC,” LTWP CEO Phylip Leferink said. The defaults mirror the financial strain that has hit Kenya Power in the last two years amid revenue dip, system losses, and dollar shortage that has left the utility struggling to honour obligations priced in foreign currencies. Documents submitted by the power utility to the energy committee last week indicate between Jan and May 2023, it had spent only Sh2.33 billion to pay 30 IPPs, meaning there are chances that more power firms are also owed. Kenya power is yet to disclose its full financial standing for the year that ended last month. However, by May, it had already issued a profit warning for the financial year ending June 2023, preparing investors for a drop of at least 25 per cent of net profit owing to the dollar crunch. Electricity utility firm owes three IPPs for supplies made this year legislators told Kenya Power workers undertaking repairs. PD/FILE BUSINESS HUB FOR MORE NEWS VISIT: www.pd.co.ke / www.epaper. pd.co.ke 15 Thursday, July 20, 2023 by John Otini @PeopleDailyKe The Kenyan mobile phone market is staring at a huge challenge as reports of stock shortages at phone shops continue to emerge. Many shop owners are attributing this situation to recent changes made by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in the treatment of imports, particularly concerning smartphones and other excisable goods. This has led to confusion and disruptions in the supply chain, leaving shop owners struggling to restock their shelves. Since the beginning of the month, phone shops have seen a sharp decline in sales, leaving them with minimal revenue to cover essential expenses such as rent and employee salaries. The situation has been exacerbated by the fact that existing stocks of smartphones are held up at the airport due to uncertainties surrounding their taxation and clearance. The root cause of the stock outs and delays lies in the recent changes made by the KRA regarding the classification of smart phones for taxation purposes. Prior to June 1, smartphones were treated under the per kg consideration, similar to feature phones. However, after the specified date, smartphones, along with other excisable goods, were transitioned to the per unit value consideration. “This month many phone shops will pay rents and salaries having sold almost nothing during the month as stocks are held at the airport,” said one James Morien, a trader in Nairobi. The KRA’s decision to make this shift was driven by the detection of concealment practices where some importers were allegedly declaring smart phones as feature phones to take advantage of the lower tax rates. By transitioning to per unit value consideration, the KRA aims to ensure a more accurate and transparent assessment of taxes on smartphones and curb potential tax evasion. However, the immediate consequence of this change has been a surge in tax liabilities for some importers. Phone shop owners and retailers, who depend on a steady supply of affordable smart phones, are now grappling with higher costs, and some are finding it challenging to acquire new stocks. JAMES MORIEN This month many phone shops will pay rents and salaries having sold almost nothing Kenya mobile phone market faces uncertainty as taxes, prices surge Safaricom inks deal to expand M-Pesa services to Bangladesh, Pakistan by Lewis Njoka @PeopleDailyKe Safaricom has entered into a partnership with TerraPay that will enable M-Pesa customers to send and receive money from Bangladesh and Pakistan. The telco said its over 32 million M-Pesa customers can now send and receive money from the two Asian counties through the MPesa Global service. “Remittances have become an economic lifeline for thousands of households and businesses in the country, connecting them to opportunities and empowering our customers to transact conveniently and affordably around the world,” said Safaricom CEO, Peter Ndegwa. He said the company is delighted to partner with TerraPay to enable anyone in the country to send and receive money to and from more than 200 million people across Bangladesh and Pakistan with M-Pesa. “This partnership opens up one of the world’s largest remittance markets making Kenyans more globally connected,” Ndegwa added. TerraPay founder and CEO, Amba Sur, said the partnership with Safaricom will boost his organisation’s capabilities to provide an inclusive global financial ecosystem. TerraPay has a widespread partner network of 4.5 billion bank accounts and 1.5 billion mobile wallets. “We believe this breakthrough collaboration with Safaricom will spur the development of mobile financial service operators enabling them to directly scale globally and provide customers with the choice to send payments in a secure, transparent, and swift manner,” Sur said. Receive payments TerraPay joins a roster of more than 35 partners under the M-Pesa Global service which enables customers in Kenya to send and receive money and make and receive payments across more than 170 countries. Last financial year to March 2023, more than 917,000 customers used the M-Pesa Global service, transacting more than Sh.418 billion in over 31.8 million transactions. M-Pesa processed more than 90 per cent of all remittances into the country. Safaricom Plc Chief Financial Services Officer Esther Waititu with Ambar Sur Founder and CEO TerraPay during the official launch of the partnership with TerraPay. COURTESY

Farmers earn Sh23b on donor support, says official INCOME: Close to 500,000 small scale farmers from 12 counties earned $160 million (Sh22.68 billion) worth of sales from various agriculture sub- sectors for the last five years, thanks to support by the local and international development organisations. Farmers recorded the impressive earnings after benefitting from technical and financial support to the tune of $60 million (Sh85 billion) under the five-year (2017- 2022) United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded programme. The programme dubbed Kenya Crops and Dairy Market System (USAID-KCDMS) has linked 465,000 dairy, mangos, passion fruit, avocado, banana, pineapple and sweet potato farmers to local and international markets. Robert Mwadime, KCDMS Chief of Party said during a media breakfast session at a Nairobi hotel that the programme also reached 150,000 children under two and caregivers with nutrition interventions. “The achievement has been enabled through working relationships with 22 grant partners, two local implementing partners, co-operative societies and farming groups and other stakeholders including 12 county governments. He confirmed the project has been implemented in counties of Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, and Vihiga. Export destinations “Some of the key successes include assisting mango farmers to resume the European Union market after a 10-year self-ban and supporting Western Kenya farmers to diversify into avocado farming and are now able to access various export destinations,” he added. Mwadime disclosed that 20,823 farmers also purchased fertiliser under a loyalty programme to the tune of $1.6 million (Sh238.6 million) and benefited from soil tests. Local chicken farmers still in Western Kenya are celebrating all the way to the bank after being linked to the local market. The farmers are now supplying chicken to Carrefour supermarket in Kisumu branch and other outlets. The project was extended for a period of nine months (December 2022-August 2023) from the additional Ukraine supplementary appropriations Act (AUSAA) to address the macroeconomic effects of the Ukrainian invasion on the vulnerable communities in 12 feed the UDAID –Feed the Future Counties in Kenya. – Nicholas Waitathu by Lewis Njoka @UmidhaSteve High transaction costs and inadequate information to aid in making investment decision have been identified as the two biggest challenges facing retail investors in local financial markets. In a study conducted by the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA), the two jointly ranked highest among challenges facing retail investors in the country at 57 per cent. These were followed by inadequate capital to invest (50 per cent), low interest rates (43 per cent), illiquidity and high volatility of the market (40 per cent), negative past experience and poor grievance redressal (37 per cent), and unprecedented market disruption for instance, Covid-19 (37 per cent). According to the report, despite numerous challenges, the Kenyan Retail Investor has been critical in the development and growth of the financial sector. Market inactivity “The key challenges have been high transaction costs and insufficient information to aid in making sound investment decisions, as well as market inactivity regarding IPOs and poor communication from investment institutions and regulatory bodies,” it reads in part. Other challenges facing retail investors in the local financial markets are limited innovation in product offerings (30 per cent), lack of transparency in some of the fund managers (27 per cent), multiple regulatory frameworks (27 per cent), and limited support from intermediaries (23 per cent). Those surveyed also identified lengthy procedure for investing, long redemption time in the next of kin asset acquisition, lack of clarity on tax issues and lack of new listed companies as some of the challenges facing retail investors in the local financial markets. To overcome Survey: High costs hinder financial market investors Majority of those surveyed by ICIFA, a financial analysts’ regulator say high transaction cost and inadequate information frustrates sector entries Cabinet clears Kenya Pipeline’s acquisition of petroleum refinery INFRASTRUCTURE:The Cabinet has given the green light for the acquisition of the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd (KPRL) by Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s petroleum supply chain infrastructure. It said this strategic State intervention is expected to not only bolster the security of petroleum supply but also lead to cost-efficiency improvements through reduced demurrage costs. Additionally, the development of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bulk import handling and storage facilities is set to enhance the penetration of LPG usage in the country. Supply chain “This State intervention is expected to enhance petroleum supply chain infrastructure and thereby result in security of supply and cost efficiency through reduced demurrage costs and enhanced penetration of LPG usage in the country through the development of LPG bulk import handling and storage facilities,” a brief from the Office of the President says. The approval of the acquisition comes at a crucial juncture when optimising the efficiency of the petroleum value chain is of utmost importance. By bringing KPRL under the management of KPC, the government aims to foster synergy and better utilise existing downstream petroleum infrastructure. This alignment is expected to create a more streamlined and integrated approach to handling and transporting petroleum products across the country. “This will enhance efficiency and also foster synergy in the petroleum value chain by optimising the use of our existing downstream petroleum infrastructure,” the Cabinet said. One of the key benefits of this acquisition is the enhancement of petroleum supply chain security. By unifying the operations of KPRL and KPC, the government aims to ensure a more reliable and uninterrupted supply of petroleum products to meet the nation’s growing energy demands. The unified management will enable better coordination and planning, reducing the risk of supply disruptions and enhancing energy resilience. Moreover, the move is also expected to result in significant cost-efficiency improvements. Demurrage costs, which are incurred when shipments are delayed during unloading or loading, can be a considerable financial burden. By optimising operations and reducing delays, the integrated management of KPRL and KPC is expected to lower demurrage costs, leading to potential cost savings for both companies and consumers. –John Otini these challenges, most of the respondents in the study (24 per cent) recommended that more products be introduced in the market that borrowing and lending of securities to retails investors be allowed. This was followed by the recommendation that investor education, trainings and workshops that foster ethics within financial services be promoted (21 per cent). Other recommendations include better enforcement by the regulator, doing more marketing, increasing transparency for all marketers, and removing investment bureaucracy, among others. “Certain policies, procedures, regulations, and institutions of the sector have harmed the development and growth of retail investors. Policy such as the KYC policy has been viewed as cumbersome and repetitive which discourages investor participation,” says the report. According to the study, personal research is the main source of information for potential investments at 77 per cent. However, a vast majority of investors (82 per cent) rely on their own skills and knowledge of the market to make investment decisions. Only 48 per cent of retail investors in Kenya’s financial markets rely on professional and investment advisors, the study adds. Others rely on financial information available in the market (73 per cent), recent trends in returns (62 per cent) and popular opinion about the market (42 per cent). Investment choices Family and religious background and opinions of friends and colleagues were cited as the factors that influence the investment choices by 40 and 31 per cent of respondents respectively. Stockbrokers, investment banks, insurance companies and commercial banks are the top four best known financial market players at 33, 26, 26, and 22 per cent respectively. SYSTEM WEAKNESSES Also ranked high as barriers are inadequate capital to invest (50 per cent), low interest rates (43 per cent), illiquidity and high volatility of the market (40 per cent), negative past experience and poor grievance redressal (37 per cent), and unprecedented market disruption for instance, Covid-19 (37 per cent). According to the report other challenges facing retail investors in the local financial markets are limited innovation in product offerings (30 per cent), lack of transparency in some of the fund managers (27 per cent) and multiple regulatory frameworks (27 per cent). Report cites lack of clarity on tax issues and lack of new listed companies as some of the other challenges facing retail investors in the local financial markets. FILE PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 16 BUSINESS HUB

Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY BUSINESS HUB 17 by John Otini @PeopleDailyKe British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya kept its dividend payout steady at Sh500 million despite a 3.5 per cent decline in net profit to Sh2.8 billion in the first half of 2023 compared to Sh2.9 billion the previous year. According to unaudited results released by the manufacturer shows that this was driven by a drop in gross revenue which declined by 4 per cent, reaching Sh20.9 billion. The decrease in gross revenue can also be attributed to various factors, including higher taxes, changing consumer preferences, increased health awareness, and stricter tobacco regulations in the region. “The directors of British American Tobacco Kenya Plc announce the unaudited results for the six months ended June 30,” the NSE listed firm said. Excise and VAT, on the company’s products saw a modest increase of 1.3 per cent, reaching Sh7.9 billion. The uptick is as a result of the government’s continuous efforts to raise revenue through taxation. Net revenue However, the net revenue of the company faced a more significant decline, down by 6.9 per cent to Sh13.1 billion. The dividend payout translates to Sh5 a share. In terms of profitability, BAT Kenya reported a 6.5 per cent decrease in operating profit, which can be attributed to the impact of reduced revenue and potential cost pressures in the industry. The company’s finance costs rose seven times to Sh145 million up from Sh20 million at the same period last year. The industry has been at the losing end every time the government does tax reviews to prop up its revenue. Looking ahead, BAT Kenya remains cautiously optimistic about the future, acknowledging the need for resilience and adaptability in an ever-changing business environment. CHANGE IN TACK Move is intended to position Kenya as a regional technology hub, with a strategic policy shift that underscores its commitment to embrace the digital revolution and driving sustainable economic growth in the digital age. BAT Kenya’s halfyear results for 2023 relect a mixed performance. by John Otini @PeopleDailyKe The Cabinet has approved the review of the minimum threshold for local shareholding for entities in the Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector in a significant move aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business and promoting foreign investments in the technology sector. This policy shift is designed to encourage technology and knowledge transfer while fostering the expansion of the digital economy, strategically positioning the country for increased foreign investments in technology as part of the Administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Evaluating shareholders “As part of the ongoing efforts to streamline the governance framework for foreign investments, this reform seeks to fortify legislative consistency, creating a conducive environment for both local and international businesses to thrive,” said the Cabinet in a brief. By reevaluating the minimum local shareholding requirements, the government aims to strike a balance between supporting domestic investors and attracting foreign capital, fostering a more dynamic and competitive business landscape. Kenya had raised the minimum local shareholding for ICT firms in 2021 from 20 per cent to 30 per cent in an attempt to encourage more domestic ownership and participation in the rapidly growing sector. The new review indicates a shift towards a more flexible approach, acknowledging the potential benefits of increased foreign investments in driving technology adoption, innovation, and economic growth. By allowing greater foreign ownership in ICT companies, the government hopes to attract more investors tech giants and international investors who can bring in expertise, capital, and cutting-edge technologies. This, in turn, is expected to spur innovation, create employment opportunities, and boost the overall competitiveness of the digital economy. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and reliant on technology, the government recognizes the need to embrace foreign investments as a means to stay at the forefront of the digital revolution. By attracting foreign investments in technology, the country aims to expand access to digital services, bridge the digital divide, and empower businesses and individuals to participate in the digital economy fully. BAT net profit dips 3.5pc to Sh2.8b in Q2 The Liberty Kenya Holdings stock was the day’s biggest gainer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange yesterday, with a 6.47 per cent share price appreciation. The stock’s share price appreciated by Sh0.26 from its Tuesday’s closing price of Sh4.02, to settle at Sh4.28 at the end of trading on a volume of 100 from a single deal. The company’s market capitalisation hit Sh2.2 billion while gross turnover averaged Sh428. In the last three month, Liberty has traded a total volume of 230,800 shares in 145 deals valued at Sh916,722 with an average of 3,663 traded shares per session. The Pan African underwriter’s net income for the full year period ended December 31, 2022 grew by Sh253.7 million to Sh333.86 million. - Noel Wandera STOCK OF THE DAY Liberty gains 6.5pc at the NSE Tech firms ownership law changes Policy shift geared towards expansion of digital economy by attracting more foreign investors. MARKET WATCH NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE SECTOR VWAP PREVIOUS TOTAL HIGH LOW AGRICULTURAL PRICES SHARES NSE ALL SHARE INDEX: DOWN 1.33 points to close at 111.63 NSE 20-SHARE INDEX: DOWN 13.48 points to close at 1627.60 NSE 25-SHARE INDEX: DOWN 22.04 points to close at 2892.38 14.00 10.00 Eaagads Ltd Ord 1.25 14.30 14.00 500 450.00 240.00 Kakuzi Plc Ord.5.00 418.00 225.00 81.00 Kapchorva Tea Kenya Plc Ord Ord 5.00 222.25 220.00 200 510.00 320.00 The Limuru Tea Ca. Plc Ord 20.00 420.00 31.40 17.90 Sasini Plc Ord 1.00 29.00 27.90 900 250.00 120.00 Williamson Tea Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 23825 240.00 300 AUTOMOBILES & ACCESSORIES 49.75 24.30 Car & General (K) Ltd Ord 5.00 30.00 BANKING 13.00 9.02 ABSA Bank Kenya Plc Ord 0.50 12.25 12.25 100,300 36.95 26.50 BK Group Plc Ord 0.80 34.90 34.80 4,900 57.00 43.75 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd Ord 4.00 48.00 47.95 300 53.50 35.00 Equity Group Holdings Plc Ord 0.50 44.20 44.00 118,000 5.10 2.80 HF Group Plc Ord 5.00 4.27 4.58 35,200 21.50 15.80 I&M Group Plc Ord 1.00 18.60 18.45 21,500 44.00 28.05 KCB Group Plc Ord 1.00 30.25 31.20 245,300 41.00 23.30 NCBA Group Plc Ord 5.00 38.70 38.75 9,500 132.00 90.00 Stanbic Holdings Plc ard.5.00 129.75 172.50 121.00 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd Ord GOO 161.75 161.25 25,600 14.00 10.30 The Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 1.00 11.90 12.00 423,300 COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES 0.45 0.45 Deacons (East Africa) Plc Ord 2.50 0.45 1.88 0.59 Eveready East Af rico Ltd Ord. 1.00 1.61 1.63 35,600 5.40 2.70 Express Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 3.66 4.66 4.66 Homeboyz Entertainment Plc 0.50 4.66 3.83 3.83 Kenya Airways Ltd Ord 1.00 3.83 4.30 2.00 Longhorn Publishers Plc Ord 1.00m 2.52 5.12 2.50 Nairobi Business Ventures Plc Ord. 0.50 3.51 23.00 14.00 Nation Media Group Plc Ord. 2.50 20.05 19.85 4,500 4.38 1.80 Sameer Africa Plc Ord 5.00 2.68 14.75 8.14 Standard Group Plc Ord 5.00 9.10 9.24 200 18.00 10.85 TPS Eastern Africa Ltd Ord 1.00 11.75 0.29 0.16 Uchumi Supermarket Plc Ord 5.00 0.26 0.26 6,700 423 2.60 WPP Scangroup Plc Ord 1.00 2.85 2.91 2,400 CONSTRUCTION & ALLIED 5.55 5.55 ARM Cement Plc Ord 1.00 5.55 39.50 22.40 Bamburi Cement Plc Ord 5.00 26.25 26.05 2,800 46.00 31.75 Crown Paints Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 41.00 42.00 300 1.32 0.72 E.A.Cables Ltd Ord 0.50 0.98 0.98 25,600 8.80 5.38 E.A.Portland Cement Co. Ltd Ord 5.00 6.52 6.52 200 ENERGY & PETROLEUM 3.88 2.00 KenGen Co. Plc Ord. 2.50 2.37 2.39 146,100 2.11 1.30 Kenya Power & Lighting Co Plc Ord 2.50 1.58 1.60 167,500 4.11 4.10 Kenya Power & Lighting Plc 4% Pref 20.00 4.11 6.00 6.00 Kenya Power & Lighting Plc 7% Pref 20.00 6.00 26.40 17.30 TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 19.50 19.15 500 18.00 6.30 Umeme Ltd Ord 0.50 13.10 13.45 7,400 INSURANCE 7.50 4.01 Britam Holdings Plc Ord 0.10 5.24 5.30 1,100 2.30 1.60 CIC Insurance Group Ltd Ord.I.00 2.01 1.99 63,400 273.00 142.00 Jubilee Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 189.00 189.50 10,800 2.30 1.50 Kenya Re Insurance Corporation Ltd Ord 2.50 1.82 1.84 84,400 7.48 3.60 Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd Ord. 1.00 428 4.02 100 15.00 7.20 Sanlam Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 8.20 INVESTMENT 12.80 7.60 Centum Investment Co Plc Ord 0.50 9.10 9.18 4,600 0.41 0.27 Hame Afrika Ltd Ord 1.00 0.34 0.35 18,600 1500.00 1,500.00 Kurwitor Ventures Ltd Ord 100.00 1500.00 5.60 1.91 Olympia Capital Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 5.16 5.36 500 1.35 0.60 Trans-Century Plc Ord 0.50 0.67 0.65 91,400 INVESTMENT SERVICES 8.50 5.50 Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc Ord 4.00 6.40 6.58 6,000 MANUFACTURING & ALLIED 85.00 65.00 B.0.C Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 77.00 490.00 400.00 British American Tobacco Kenya Plc Ord 10.00 440.00 451.25 10,300 16.15 10.30 Carbacid investments Plc Ord 11.00 15.40 15.35 2,100 190.00 110.00 East African Breweries Plc Ord 2.00 164.50 165.00 3,300 1.54 0.90 Flame Tree Group Holdings Ltd Ord 0.825 1.33 1.33 500 15.00 10.40 Kenya Orchards Ltd Ord 5.110... 15.00 027 0.27 Mumias Sugar Co. Ltd Ord 2.00 027 35.00 15.00 Unga Group Ltd Ord 5.00 18.45 TELECOMMUNICATION 34.00 12.70 Saforicom Plc Ord 0.05 18.15 18.55 1,425,600 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST 7.30 5.00 ILAM FAHARI I-REIT Ord.20.00 6.30 6.30 1,500 20.00 20.00 LAPTRUST IMARA I-REIT Ord.20.00 20.00 EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS 2560.00 1880.00 ABSA New Gold ETF 25001 2530.00 CBK KEY RATES CURRENCY MEAN BUY SELL US DOLLAR 141.5912 141.4912 141.6912 SW KRONER 13.8413 13.8286 13.8541 STG POUND 185.1726 185.0165 185.3288 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 106.8855 106.8019 106.9690 SAUDI RIYAL 37.7391 37.6848 37.7934 SA RAND 7.9063 7.8989 7.9137 S FRANC 165.0247 164.8697 165.1797 NOR KRONER 14.0557 14.0436 14.0677 KES / USHS 25.9197 25.8661 25.9734 KES / TSHS 17.2681 17.2206 17.3156 KES / RWF 8.2578 8.1919 8.3236 KES / BIF 19.9848 19.8118 20.1579 JPY (100) 101.6193 101.5365 101.7020 IND RUPEE 1.7250 1.7237 1.7263 HONGKONG DOLLAR 18.1295 18.1167 18.1423 EURO 158.9879 158.8488 159.1271 DAN KRONER 21.3288 21.3131 21.3445 CHINESE YUAN 19.6402 19.6257 19.6548 CAN $ 107.4696 107.3774 107.5618 AUSTRALIAN $ 96.1263 96.0442 96.2083 AE DIRHAM 38.5502 38.5178 38.5827 Central Bank Rate 10.50% 26/06/2023 Inter-Bank Rate 9.24% 19/07/2023 CBK Discount Window 16.50% 26/06/2023 91-Day T-Bill 12.109% 17/07/2023 REPO 8.43% 06/07/2023 Inflation Rate 7.88% June,2023 Lending Rate 13.21% May,2023 Savings Rate 3.55% May,2023 Deposit Rate 7.7% May,2023 KBRR 8.9% 27/07/2016 KEY CBK INDICATIVE EXCHANGE RATES 19/7/2023

Guinea junta halts OMVS membership Heat waves scorch Middle East, Sahel Kabila rejects claim of harbouring ADF Guinea’s ruling junta announced on Tuesday evening that it was suspending its membership of the Organisation for the Development of the Senegal River (OMVS), made up of four West African countries through which the river flows because it “does not take its strategic interests into account”.The OMVS set up in 1972, is made up of Guinea, Senegal, Mali, and Mauritania. Since its creation, it has implemented several hydroagricultural and electricity projects in its member countries that share the Senegal River, which rises in Guinean territory. In a press release issued on Tuesday evening, Conakry “has decided, with effect from today, 18 July 2023, to suspend its participation in the OMVS”, following a conference of heads of state and government “held virtually” on the same day. - Africanews Temperatures are soaring worldwide, reaching scorching levels, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) far from spared. Temperatures in some parts of the MENA region are currently the highest in the world, with several countries breaking records, prompting the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to issue a warning. “Temperatures in North America, Asia, and across North Africa and the Mediterranean will be above 40C [104F] for a prolonged number of days this week as the heatwave intensifies,” the WMO said in a statement on Tuesday. - BBC Former president of the DRC, Joseph Kabila, has rejected accusations from Uganda that he gave sanctuary to rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces. Last week, Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni c;aimed that Kabila allowed the Islamist rebel group to expand and exploit mineral resources during the Congolese leader’s time in office. Kabila led the DRC from 2001 to 2019 when current president Félix Tshisekedi took over. In response to the accusations, Kabila’s spokesperson said in a statement his government recognised the ADF as a terrorist organisation and kept the international community, including the United Nations, informed “on the abuses perpetrated by the ADF and the need to intervene”. - Xinhua BRIEFLY Addis Ababa, Wednesday Social networks and messaging services, including Facebook, Telegram, TikTok and Youtube, were once again freely accessible in Ethiopia on Wednesday after more than five months of restrictions, an AFP journalist and the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI) observed. OONI, an association that tracks online censorship, had reported blockages on these sites and applications since February 9, when leaders of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church called for demonstrations against the creation of a dissident synod. Since then, these social networks have only been accessible via a virtual private network (VPN), a device that enables users to connect virtually from another location. Freedom of expression Amnesty International condemned the blocking, which “clearly violates citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and access to information”. Neither the government nor the public operator Ethio Telecom responded to AFP’s requests. On Wednesday, these sites were freely accessible from the Ethiopian network, an AFP journalist noted. The OONI Probe application, which detects online restrictions and blockages, also reported free access to these sites. - Al Jazeera Ethiopians regain social media access after five months Shielding from rains A man and two children shield themselves with plastic during monsoon rainfall in Hyderabad, India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday shared the rainfall performance of the ongoing Monsoon 2023 season where over 100 people have died in flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains. Much of the flooding over the past two weeks has been in the northern parts of the country, and parts of New Delhi, the capital, are also under water. COURTESY Johannesburg, Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the summit of the BRICS group of nations in South Africa in August “by mutual agreement”, South Africa’s presidency said on Wednesday. “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the summit, but the Russian Federation will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey] Lavrov,” Vincent Magwenya, a spokesman for President Cyril Ramaphosa, said in a statement. South Africa faced a dilemma in hosting the summit because, as a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which issued an arrest warrant for Putin in March for alleged war crimes, it would theoretically be required to arrest him if he were to attend. The dilemma led to intense debate in South Africa and the West about whether the warrant would be executed, given South Africa’s stance of neutrality on the President Vladimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa PD/XINHUA Putin skips South African BRICS summit by ‘mutual agreement’ Absence of Russian leader at summit announced by Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesman to end doubts war in Ukraine and Pretoria’s historic ties to the Kremlin. In 2015, South Africa also failed to arrest then-Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, who was also the subject of an ICC warrant. The leaders of Brazil, India and South Africa will attend the summit, the presidency said. BRICS, a bloc of emerging economic powers comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China was formed in 2019 as BRIC. South Africa joined the following year after an invitation from China, expanding the group. Ethiopia, Iran and Argentina have also applied to join the bloc. Putin is sought by the ICC over accusations that Russia unlawfully deported Ukrainian children. South African deputy president Paul Mashatile has said in recent interviews with local media the government has been trying to persuade Putin not to come – but so far unsuccessfully. Signed in June and initially marked as “confidential”, Ramaphosa’s affidavit was published on Tuesday, after the court ruled it be made public. South Africa has strong economic and trade relations with the United States and Europe. Trade with Russia is much smaller, but Pretoria has ties with Moscow dating back decades, to when the Kremlin supported the governing African National Congress party in its struggle against apartheid. Last month, Ramaphosa led a sevencountry African peace delegation including representatives from Egypt, Senegal and Zambia, to talks in Kyiv and Saint Petersburg. Commenting on the affidavit on the sidelines of Nelson Mandela Day celebrations in the late leader’s birthplace of Qunu, Ramaphosa described the case as involving “intricate diplomatic issues”. - Al Jazeera PUTIN OUT OF SUMMIT Putin has been invited to a BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month but is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant – a provision that Pretoria as an ICC member would be expected to implement were he to attend. WORLD NEWS FOR MORE NEWS VISIT: www.pd.co.ke / www.epaper. pd.co.ke 18 Thursday, July 20, 2023

The monster is unleashed 19 PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 Clique & Clicks Get Spotted by Mwangi Alberto To mark this year’s World Population Day, Kenyan artiste King Kaka in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) released his latest project dubbed Beshte Yangu in an event held at the University of Nairobi (UoN). The song delivers a powerful message on positive masculinity, mental health, and HIV/Aids awareness. The event brought together students from the UoN, Kenya Medical Training College, faculty members, and the wider community to celebrate the importance of investing in youth education, health, and well-being to build a sustainable future for both individuals and societies. PD/ALEX MBURU Unesco O3 Plus project assistants Julia Muthiga and Mercy Mwongeli. Rap is the game: Artiste King Kaka performs his new song Beshte Yangu. National Council for Population And Development director general Dr Mohamed Sheikh with Professor Walter Jaoko of University of Nairobi’s Kavi-Institute of Clinical Research. Singing duo, Jadi, entertains the guests. LET’S TACKLE ISSUES King Kaka (in red cap) in a selfie moment with students. Bikers Kevin Maina and Tumaini Muthiga. Monster country business manager Tito Ouma with her Coca-Cola Beverages Kenya marketing counterpart Sharon Muriithi. Rapper Femi One is all about the cool vibes. Serving the best of mixes on the wheels of steel is DJ JR. by Gerald Ithana Fans of rappers Khaligraph Jones and Femi One were in for a treat, as Monster Energy launched a new campaign to reward Kenyans with a new Yamaha R3 bike. The 12-week promotion will also be offering consumers a chance to win airtime daily with over a million worth of airtime to be won. Also present was Monster Energy East Africa business director Maina Muriuki. PD/GERALD ITHANA Rapper Khaligraph Jones hits the stage. The eager fans enjoy the show.

Ten 20 Top SHELF FacTs PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20 2023 Ways too much protein is harmful to your health 1 . Kidney damage High protein intake puts a strain on the kidneys as they are responsible for filtering waste products generated during protein metabolism. While no major studies link high protein intake to kidney damage in healthy individuals, excess protein can cause damage in people with preexisting kidney diseases. This is because of the excessive nitrogen found in the amino acids that make up proteins. Damaged kidneys have to work harder to get rid of the extra nitrogen and waste products of protein metabolism. 2. Increased risks of cardiovascular diseases some studies have suggested that high protein diets, particularly those predominantly based on animal protein sources, may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. one of those studies was done by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and found that people who consumed a high-protein diet increased their risk of developing heart failure by 33 per cent. The reason being, these diets often contain high levels of saturated fats and cholesterol, which can raise blood cholesterol levels and contribute to the development of heart disease. 3. Bone health concerns High protein intake, especially when coupled with low intake of fruits and vegetables, can lead to an imbalance in the body’s pH levels. To neutralise the acidic byproducts of protein metabolism, the body may draw calcium from the bones, potentially leading to weakened bones and an increased risk of bone diseases such as osteoporosis. 4. Increased cancer risk scientists have been able to link high protein intake, particularly high red meat-based protein with an increased risk of certain types of cancer, such as colorectal and prostate cancers. However, the evidence in this area is not entirely conclusive, and more research is needed to establish a definitive link. 5. Weight gain and metabolic issues a high protein diet helps in weight loss. But if you are consuming excessive proteins, chances are, you will be gaining more weight than losing . This is because the excess protein is stored as fat which then leads to weight gain. additionally, high-protein diets that are low in carbohydrates may disrupt the balance of macronutrients necessary for optimal metabolism and overall health. 6. Fatigue  one of the signs to show that you are consuming more protein than required is not being able to concentrate, not because you are distracted but because your mind keeps getting tired and losing interest. While protein is meant to keep us energized, it also plays with our health. This is because less of carbs and more of proteins will signal your brain about lack of energy and hence tiredness will lead to you feeling exhausted all the time. 7. Dehydration If you consistently take excess protein for a longer period of time, it can eventually lead to dehydration. This happens because when your body consumes excess protein, your kidney has to work harder to remove the excess amount of it and the nitrogen waste from the body through the urine. This increases your visit to the bathroom which ultimately raises the risk of dehydration. 8. Nutrient imbalances and digestive issues an excessive focus on protein consumption may result in neglecting other important nutrients in the body, leading to imbalances and deficiencies in other essential vitamins and minerals. a high protein diet means a low fiber and low carbs diet which can easily lead to digestive issues ranging from constipation, nausea and diarrhea. along with that, you may also experience cramping and bloating. 9. Hangry When your body needs food, it is asking for carbs, fats, fiber, proteins, vitamins and minerals. If at a time like this, you only provide it with proteins, it will end up making you hangry because the needs of your body are not fulfilled. coined from the words hungry and angry, hangry is an adjective that describes being irritable due to hunger. 10. Bad breath Eating large amounts of protein can lead to bad breath, especially if you restrict your carbohydrate intake. This is because high-protein foods sets off a chemical chain of events once the body starts digesting them. an excess amount of proteins means the body cannot break them down efficiently, resulting to excessive amino acids. These acids, combined with anaerobic bacteria are responsible for cavities and decay in the mouth. The result is the unending irritating oduor that eminates from a person’s breath. Compiled by MILLIAM MURIGI This essential nutrient, whether animal or plant based, is a key macronutrient for the body. But did you know, consuming more of it than your body requires could lead to various problems? Here are some of the consequences of excessive consumption of this macronutrient ReseaRch People who consumed a high-protein diet, increased their risk of developing heart failure by 33 per cent.

on the job and use the knowledge she had acquired to create garments and other products such as bags and accessories. She did that for a number of years, making basic items like tops and skirts while also venturing into other small jobs, instead of sitting and waiting to graduate. “I have been an entrepreneur literally my whole adult life. From the age of 18 years, I have tried my hand in a number of businesses just to get some pocket money and not to be dependent on my parents. This helped me gain experience to start businesses that were within my scope of professional interest, qualifications, and passion. Surprisingly, all my businesses were always successful despite the fact that I never stepped foot in a business class before,” Keisha intimates. Venturing further When she started, her clientele was mainly young women and children, as she was creating trendy off-shoulder tops, skirts and children’s clothes because they were easier and faster to make. But later, as her expertise grew, she ventured into men’s wear as well and now includes accessories, bags, sandals, jewellery, and interior decor. In 2017, she expanded her range of products and market scope and started selling internationally, especially in Dubai and USA. She says: “A majority of my products are made from fabrics with African prints such as the kente from Ghana, leso/ khanga from East Africa, bogolan/mud cloth from Mali.” At some point at the end of 2018, things were not going as Keisha had hoped. The Afrikouture business had stalled because sales had reduced, and she didn’t have enough money to sustain it. She, therefore decided to start another business with the resources she had, to be able to save enough capital to boost Afrikouture and bring it back to life without having to borrow or take up loans. So, she started selling meatballs and mahamri at Makadara’s Hamza area in Nairobi. “A friend had opened a small mabati hotel and he rented out the space outside for me. Within no time, my business was booming and I was about to At first, Keisha was sceptical, but she finally applied for a course in Fashion Design and Technology and then did a series of interviews and by God’s grace she was accepted. She kept Afrikouture brand alive, with her mum handling all logistics in Kenya. In December 2022, she registered her second brand Uzanzi Afrique in France, which she says has been picking up pretty well. The name came from her love for Zanzibar, her dream holiday destination. African to the core “Being catchy and African sounding, Uzanzi Afrique goes well with our theme of telling our story through our traditional prints and fabrics” she explains, adding that Uzanzi also organises events that offer exposure of talents from the African and Afro-Caribbean cultures in Paris. In May this year, she was elected city leader in Paris for the international movement Gals That Brunch, which facilitates networking amongst girls and women through brunches, travel and book clubs. This year, Keisha was nominated for Founder Of the Year Award (Foya) for the Over 30s category. She had planned to participate in 2022 for the Under 30s, but her submission was late. “Through marketing myself and networking, the brand name has gained a place not only Paris, but also the larger French market as a whole” she says. Keisha is in the process of setting up a rehabilitation and support foundation in her home area for the youth who are struggling with drug addiction, unemployment, and mental health issues. She also hopes to feature in one of the international fashion weeks sometime in the future and is hopeful to get a grant through the numerous channels created for entrepreneurs in France. Basking in childhood passion Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY 21 People Plus Tell your Story by Cash Mandi @PeopleDailyKe K eisha Anjao Kiume, 31, was born in Jericho estate, a small yet unique estate in Eastlands Nairobi that has bred so many talents in football, politics and music. “I was always into fashion and beauty from a very young age, and I knew that is what I wanted to pursue. I thank God for my supportive parents and family who let me do what I love without following societal norms of what an ideal career should be,” she starts. Generally, a bright child throughout her education in primary to high schools, she was a home science student in high school where they were taught the basics in clothing construction. It was one of her favourite subjects and was always among the top students. By the time she was joining Egerton University, she had an idea of what to do, so she pursued a double Bachelors Degree of Science in Textiles, Clothing and Interior Design. Financial independence Growing up and seeing her parents do everything they could to put her through school, she made a promise to herself to always be financially independent. “I became an active entrepreneur after school, using my God-given talents such as hairdressing, make-up artistry and cooking to make a few coins for my upkeep. While at university, I got into mitumba business to earn my pocket money. I remember waking up early in the morning, travelling from Nakuru to Nairobi just to go to Gikomba market for second hand clothes and bags then return back to Nakuru again. I did this for over a year, but it became hectic, so I birthed the idea to start Afrikouture Fashion House,” says Keisha. She adds, “This to me would be easier and more convenient, as I could get the materials locally in Nakuru. Haute Couture in French means high-end fashion, and of course Afri comes from Africa. I chose the name Afrikouture because my main and ultimate goal for my brand is to become an international high-end designing brand for African clothes and accessories for both ready to wear and occasional customisation.” By the time she was in third year at the campus in 2013, she could create pieces though not perfect, but she decided to learn Growing up in Jericho estate in Nairobi’s Eastlands, Keisha Anjao Kiume always wanted to venture into the clothing industry and worked hard to realise that dream open my second spot and hire someone to run it when my mum informed me that she had come across an article talking about scholarships being offered at the International Fashion School Paris, in France,” she explains. KEISHA A majority of my products are made from fabrics with African print such as the kente from Ghana, leso/ khanga from East Africa, bogolan/ mud cloth from Mali AT A GLANCE Keisha Anjao Kiume was born 31 years ago in Jericho estate in the Eastlands area of Nairobi. Growing up, she had a passion for fashion and beauty and she knew it from an early age that was what she wanted to pursue later in life. After her high school studies, she joined Egerton University, where she pursued a double Bachelors Degree of Science in Textiles and Clothing and Interior Design. From her base in Nakuru, she started trading in second hand clothes and bags from Gikomba market. She sold them for over a year, before the venture became hectic to cope with. She started Afrikouture Fashion House with an intention of making it an international high-end designing brand for African clothes and accessories for both ready to wear and occasional customisation. In December 2022, she registered her second brand Uzanzi Afrique in France, which she says has been picking up pretty well. The name came from her love for Zanzibar, her dream holiday destination. Afrikouture Fashion House and Uzanzi Afrique founder Keisha Anjao Kiume. COURTESY

22 PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 Travel Wise Get set... go! BRIEFLY Wildbeest spectacle in Masai Mar Travel information keeps changing and sometimes there are issues between countries that only a travel agent will know. -Shazmin By GEORGE SAyAGIE @PeopleDailyKE by Harriet James @harriet86jim W ith the spread of Covid-19 virus worldwide three years ago, the tourism industry suffered the most during this period. Jobs that were purely travel-related, such as travel agencies, tour operators and tour guides were worst hit because they had no alternative and relied solely on government assistance to overcome the situation. At least 7,500 jobs in the travel agency industry were wiped out during the pandemic as millions of tourists cancelled their trips and had to be refunded. Nearly 50 per cent of agencies in the country shut down their offices and daily operations and sent home their staff on unpaid leave. And even as travel has resumed and things are getting back to normal, challenges are far from over for the sector. The global economy is facing extreme distress from high fuel prices, increasing inflation levels, shortage of US dollar, compounded by the drought situation due to the adversities of climate change. All these factors threaten the ambitious recovery of travel demand. Consequently, this affects the travel agents. During the recent Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) Annual Convention and General Meeting, participants from the travel industry across the continent gathered to discuss the future of the travel and aviation industry. Running under the theme New Normal, New Thinking, New Rules, delegates engaged in thought-provoking discussions, exchanging insights, and exploring innovative approaches to tackle the challenges facing the travel industry and be more resilient. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza recognised the role that collaboration between travel agents and the airlines have played in tourism recovery. “As the world gradually opens up, we must harness this renewed interest in travel and position Kenya as a preferred tourist destination. I applaud the impressive sales performance by our travel agents, whose commitment and resilience has sustained the industry and driven its recovery. Their expertise has played a pivotal role in promoting Kenya’s rich cultural heritage, diverse wildlife, and breath-taking landscapes,” she said. Adopting technology “While the ministry develops policies and strategies to attract tourists, it is through our partnership with travel agents that we can effectively market Kenya and create tailored tourism packages. By tapping into niche markets, identifying emerging trends, and catering to different traveller segments, we can enhance the travellers experience and promote Kenya as a mustvisit destination,” she continued. The pandemic shifted how business is done by travel agencies with the changing demands of travellers who are tech savvy. To remain relevant, most of them have resorted to adoption of technology for ease of managing travel for their clients. “Customers are getting access to information a lot more. At the peak of the pandemic, entry requirements and travel regulations were changing every second and our teams had to learn to work from wherever they were because they might have a customer on transit who is in trouble. By using platforms online, such as social media and taking advantage of better communications, travel agencies widened the ways in which they served clients, transforming a process that before took hours, into an instant thing, boosting productivity,” explained Shazmin Manji, outgoing KATA chairperson. In Nigeria, travel agents began a training and capacity programme during the lock down to help travel agents begin to open up to the new realities they were going to face with new technology. Close generation gap “The training programme was conducted virtually with remote exams and supervisor given out. We realised that it is difficult for people to embrace change. While they thought they were having fun, I was making them fall in love with technology, and embrace it,” explains Susan Akporiaye president National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA). Susan said they invited technology companies with solutions that travel agents in Nigeria needed to transform their business and by the time the borders were opened, the travel agents were technologically equipped to embrace their clients. “They are still using the technology now and that has changed how travel agents do business. We are also trying to close the generation gap by engaging with Generation Z and letting them come up with solutions to make the work of travel agents easier and better,” she shared. KATA CEO Agnes Mucuha stressed that adapting to the new traveller-centric landscape is crucial for the continued relevance and survival of Travel Agents. “There is need for travel agents to embrace digital channels, such as e-commerce stores and online booking engines, as the primary driving force behind purchases. She explains that it is important for travel agents to continue offering value for money for their clients, if they don’t want to lose their influence over the customer for life,” she explains. “Any travel agent thinking of sticking around for a long time must think of adaptThe huffing and snortingnoise made by the wildebeestswill bring a sparkle to tourism in the Masai Mara National Reserve for the next three months heralding loads of tourists to Narok County. The millions of wildebeests, also known as gnu’s —the stocky, ox-like African antelope with a drooping mane and beard, a long tufted tail and curved horns was accompanied by zebras— all stampeding across the sand river a tributary into the Mara river kicking off the annual tourism peak season. According to wildlife movement experts, the migration takes place across 321,869 square kilometres of woodland, hills and open plains that form the wilderness across the two reserves and begins in the South of Serengeti, where half a million calves are born between January and March. But when the rains end in May or June, the land dries fast and the grazers must move on, heading for their dry season refuge in the Mara, dubbing the movement as one of the greatest natural spectacles and the seventh wonder of the world. The ecstasy is evident as hundreds of tour guides ferrying hordes of tourists and photographers, driving four-wheel drive vehicles speed off across the Recently during an annual travel agents convention, tourism players from Africa shared their experiences on how technology has completely changed the landscape of the industry and helped them create a more customer-centric approach when conducting business, increasing their profitability Tech-charged travel agents fuel tourism recovery MAIN: Mombasa County officials from the tourism department receive tourists to the coastal city. PD/ COURTESY Moustafa Khataw Chairman, Tanzania Society of Travel Agents. Susan Akporiaye, President National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies.

Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY TRAVEL WISE 23 FORK &LIFE If you are interested in Afghan foods and want to learn more about this distinctive cuisine, as well as try something different from the norm to tickle your buds, this little gem is worth exploring e in Masai Mara expected to light up tourism for the next three months by Cash Mandi @PeopleDailyKE W hen I think of Afghanistan, the first thoughts that come to my mind are war and fighting, but when I discovered this special trove in the heart of Nairobi’s Kilimani area, along Lenana Road I was pleasantly surprised. Afghanistan as you may know, has in the past been invaded by a number of countries, such as Mongolia. It is surrounded by Asia, India, Iran, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, who’s people had run away from wars and moved into Afghanistan, bringing with them their own cuisines, which has influenced the food. Therefore, they have many of these cuisines tweeked to the Afghan flavour, which is not as spicy or overpowering like some of the original recipies, therefore, more similar to Pakistani food, but not as spicy. It is more mild with subtle flavours rather than in your face bold flavours as their neighbours. Rice and Naan bread never miss on their tables. Green tea after meals is a must and otherwise considered an insult if not served. Habibi café and restaurant gets its name from the owner Habib Rahman’s first name. Set outdoors in a common shared space, that has plenty space for children to play with seating all around, in a property that previously housed the Iranian Embassy. The eatery previously had shops at Two Rivers mall, Warwick Centre and the Hub, but they all closed. They then became online suppliers, supplying Baklava, a Turkish/Middle Eastern dessert with layers of filler pastries, nuts, such as almonds, coconut, and pistachio and soaked in sugar syrup, giving a crunchy pastry, to Art Café and other bakeries and people who ordered. “We had to tweek it to the Kenyan taste because Afghans love its extreme sweetness, so we reFrom Afghanistan with love duced the syrup. The Kenyan public didn’t know about it, but now it’s in great demand. Though a lot of the expatriate community that may have interacted with Afghanistan are familiar,” Mehnaz, the other owner tells me. It is taken with bitter tea to tone down and balance the sweetness. They also make it as a cake. I am offered a cup of masala tea, which is welcome to my irritable throat and to warm me in the freezing weather while my host has a cappuccino decorated in their trademark chocolate syrup decoration similar to a heena drawing. Their most popular dish is the Qabli Pilau consisting of meat, raisings and carrots. Another popular one is the mixed platter with a layer of rice, two different types of kebabs, barbeques chicken, chips, naan and salad sauces, which is plenty for up to three adults with children to share. The Afghan Kebab is made differently from our Kenyan one with the masalas, its flavours and the way it looks. The menu is full of interesting Afghan names with explanations of what each dish is. Many of the names are familiar probably due to the Arab influence, such as chicken and lamb karai, keema (minced meat), biryani, kebab and pilau. I even found my surname had made it to their menu, the Afghan Mandi costing Sh900 that has tender roasted meat on rice with different spices and sides. It takes more from the Arabic side— Yemeni and Saudi. They also serve Bolanee— pumpkin or potato, which is like a keema chapatti, Do piazza, which is onion stew with meat. For the desserts, they also serve basbousa, which is a middle eastern samolena and coconut cake and the kunafa, which is shredded filler pastry with cheese and sugar syup. I didn’t get to try the meal with my name out, but instead Mehnaz suggests I order the Shami and chapli kebab as it is quick to make, with Nan and kunafa for dessert. It is mince meat moulded with onions and tomatoes and is roasted on the grill and spicy. I immediately regretted my selection as I do not eat pepper. Everything is made to order, therefore, fresh. It came with green chilli and red bullet sauces, which were too hot for me, so I asked for an alternative. I was given a milder garlic sauce, which toned the hot pepper a notch. My mouth was burning by the end of the meal, which was a good thing as I had an irritated throat. The naan was soft, fresh and so tasty and generally, I enjoyed the food. ing and trying to push and integrate as much technology as possible. We have a challenge in Africa, everyone goes online and wants to fly to a country tomorrow, but they don’t have information about where they are going to. Travel information keeps changing and sometimes there are issues between countries that only a travel agent will know,” explained Shazmin. Another shift that happened with the travel agents was the change in the sphere of work. “Travel consultants scope of work has been enhanced such that they are now health advisers on normal travel related matters. Travel agents have changed their working patterns to offering 24 hours service due to increased demand for the duty of care,” says Dr Joseph Kithitu Hemingways Travel managing director and KATA CEO. However, with flexible work environments, travel agents note that discipline and accountability is lacking in the region. “Our staff are not accustomed to work remotely. We are not conditioned for hybrid working, which has its good and bad side. While our teams get to spend time with their families, the downside is that there are a lot of interruptions and lack of discipline. However, we are adapting and more travel agents are gearing to this mode of working. We need to have our systems aligned, so that staff can be able to work both at home and at work and there are tools to enable managers to account for their work,” explains Moustafa Khataw Chairman, Tanzania Society of Travel Agents (TASOTA). Big versus small agencies There is also the challenge of having the bigger travel agents getting the larger share of the cake, while the smaller ones feel left out, something which the travel agency organisations are trying to change. “We’ve changed our association to bring on board the small agencies and give them a voice. They do hold a big chunk of the business whether we like it or not and there is need to bring them on board, regulate them and teach them best practice and how to build their businesses from a small non-International Air Transport Association (IATA) agencies to a go lighter standard and that’s where the growth lies,” says Shazmin. “I think that those who are saying that the small travel agents will die off, say it from a place of the fear to adapt and the unwillingness to grow their business to change and adapt to the changing times and competition. Competition means more business personnel. There is business for everyone. Key for us is that all the different segments have a voice and are represented in the association to address their issues with IATA and the airlines. They will also be given the support they need when it comes to IATA resolutions because these are the biggest challenges,” she said in conclusion. plains near the sand river to catch a glimpse of every crossing and make their clients have value for their dollars. Maasai Mara chief park warden Stephen Minis says after crossing to the Masai Mara gnu’s meander across the savanna, but always headed northwards towards River Talek, where they graze and mate every year on their endless journey of chasing greener pastures. “The migration also brings with it lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and other carnivores that prey on the wildebeests, with wildlife lovers witnessing dramatic scenes because of the tall grass that would give the hunting cats ample scenes to camouflage and strike from short distances,” said Minis. “The migration certainly has elicited curiosity that has seen the number of tourists in the region swell and for the first time international tourists have flocked the reserve days before in anticipation of the annual event,” said Minis added during an interview in Masai Mara. Minis said from July to midSeptember the wildebeests move between the western and eastern sides of Mara River-to the Mara triangle and back, crossing the river at different points almost daily. The Council of Governor’s chairman for Tourism and Wildlife and Narok governor Patrick Ole Ntutu says the world renowned wildebeest migration will be occurring simultaneously with the whale migration in the coastal region. Ntutu says the Humpback Whale Migration in Watamu, Lamu, and the Mara Wildebeest spectacle is expected to attract tourists and position the country as the home of iconic and natural experiences with diverse products offering. “The twin migrations peak between July and September, means that the country can host both spectacles experience, incorporating both the bush and the deep waters products to boost the ailing subsectors,” said Ntutu. In a spot-check managers of hotels at the reserve say they were struggling to manage over booking as this year’s peak season had attracted more visitors. “Managers of lodges and tented camps are being forced to seek accommodation outside the park for the visitors who are coming in large numbers,” said Minis. However, apart from the glamour and holiday making, the wildebeest migration routes have been dealt a blow, following massive encroachment and blockage of wildlife corridors. The corridors that once linked the park to the greater plains have been obstructed by development, urban sprawl and subdivision or blocked by fences. County Executive Committee members for Tourism and Wildlife, Johnson Saruni Sipitiek says in 2013, a United Nations report indicated that the area’s wildebeest migration has declined by more than 90 per cent between 1978 and 2011. “About 10 years ago, the Eastern Loita Plains shined in splendor. The migration made its way from Mara and back. The plains played host to the spectacular Loita wildebeest migration that had between 100,000 and 250,000 wildebeests. But all that is gone, and now it is a shell of its former self. This is an example of how speedy degradation, fencing and human settlement affects nature,” said Sipitiek. Sipitiek said the county government is in the process of reversing this after the launch of the Greater Maasai Mara Ecosystem Management Plan, Maasai Mara National Reserve Management Plan and the County Government of Narok Physical and Land Use Development Plan. He said the plan, which will be implemented for three years will save the worldfamous park from the fastgrowing population pressure. MAIN: Mixed platter with shami, chapli kebab, bbq chicken, rice, fires, salad and naan. BELOW:1. Qabli pilau with meat, raisins and carrots. 2.Signature design cappucino and baclava as accompaniment. 3. Kunafah, a dessert. 4. Chicken, naan and kachumbari. PD/ CASH MANDI 1 2 4 3

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Unaovercome challenges jea? Enterprising sana sana; ile kundonyo merchandise kwa fans na kuendelea kupika mzuka itatueka level tofauti kwa game. Ju kando na passion hii ni biz, so from that understanding lazima ijipe. Clients unapata aje? Word of mouth, referrals na pia kuna wasanii huskia kazi kwa mtandao au radio wanajileta. Advice kwa youtman hapa njei? Follow your dreams ukijua it’s not an easy road get ready kueka mbinde kinyama, jitume na ukue the best at whatever unadai kudo. Tribe43 The Sheng Republic 24 PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2021 Ng’am - To recognise Origin - South C. Example – Wasee mob tu wanang’am ngoma za E-Sir. Kung’ada - To run Origin - South C Example - Ni rare kuona maninja waking’ada wakiona majenge area za mabombe. MANUSCRIBES By Manuel Ntoyai SHENGPEDIA By Rodgers Ndegwa 1 2 MULIKWA WITH MANUEL NTOYAI @tribe43shengmag TRIBE 43- Sheng Republik Tuwache kimbenyo! Domestic violence ni tafash 254 1. My Sugar - Otile Brown & Nadia Mukami 2. 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Hii ilikua foundation poa ukichanganya na inspiration toka kwa Ukoo Flani yenye alishuhudia from waanze sanaa hadi kufika kwa limelight huko tu mtitaz. Akiwa sekoo sasa ndio alianza kujitambua na akarecord debe yake ya first ikijiita Hiphop Taarab chini ya legendary producer Hassan Majid pale Tabasam Records. Kurutu amekua na serious projects ever since akichapa features za power na wasanii wengine kando na solo projects. Ikifika pen game, ata wahenga wanatii ju Kurutu hacheki na vina, delivery imeenda shule na ikapita alafu mambo ya performance rotejo ndio huezi pima bila kuvunja ratili. Kwa sasa, Kurutu anapiga mboka na One Montage Films na Kay G Records alongside Side B Records. Kama entrepeneur Sibuor Empire ndio kladi anandonyo na aminia ziko level chafu. washaexperience physical violence since wagonge mvua 15. Kitu inashangaza pia ni kuwa ikifika area za ocha, madem ndio wanakapitia na 35.5 per cent ukilinganisha na 31.6 per cent jijini. Kwa wanaume, mambo imechemka hapa mjini juu wao ndio wanakapitia na 29.1 per cent, ukicompare na wa ocha kwenye 25.8 per cent. Kitu tunafaa kufanya kama society ni kuamua hii ufala iishe, na sheria pia iwe inatumika. Most of the cases huwa zinaishia kwa onjivo ama kwa kikao sijui ya familia, na solution huwa ngumu kupatikana. Mara mob utapata msee anapigwa kwa keja, mostly huwa ni wamama, but pia of late wababaz anaingizwa kwa mix na wanavurugwa mbaya sana. Time unaskia msee analeta noma na ni your neighbour, ni poa ushughulike, hata kama ni kuita mzee wa keja kinde ama caretaker, sio kunyamaza. Lastly, pale karao tunafaa kuwa na gender desk zenye zinawork na pia wasee wako na ubinadamu. Makarao wengi huchekelea madingi wakienda kureport issue ya dome, wanaulizwa, unapigwa na mama aje? Hii ni noma tunafaa kucheki kama society. TOKAJIKONI By Nafsi Huru OTILE & NADIA

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Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY CLASSIFIEDS / NOTICES 27 LET YOUR ADVERT BE SEEN HERE... ... visit us at DSM Place, Ground, 1st & 2nd Floors, Kijabe Street, Nairobi, Email us on: peopleads@ mediamax.co.ke FORM PLUPA/DC/3 (r.3(3)(xi) THE PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING ACT (NO. 13 OF 2019) NOTIFICATION FOR PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE The registered owner of Title number Aguthi/Gatitu/8050 located in Nyeri Municipality Micha area, proposes to change its use from Agricultural to Residential (Multi - Dwelling), subject to approval by the County Government of Nyeri. Individuals, institutions, members of the public etc. with comments and/or objections to the proposal are requested to forward them in writing within fourteen (14) days of this notice to: The CECM- Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development County Government of Nyeri, P.O. BOX 1112-10100, Nyeri. Name of the Registered Planner: Gitonga Kelvin Ritho Reg. No. 0270 FORM PLUPA/DC/3 (r.3(3)(xi) THE PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING ACT (NO. 13 OF 2019) NOTIFICATION FOR PROPOSED CHANGE OF USER The registered owner of Plot No. Gakawa/Githima Block 1/ Burguret/1866 located in Burguret area, off Nyeri-Nanyuki road proposes to change its use from Agricultural to Commercial-cum-Residential subject to approval by the County Government of Nyeri. Individuals, institutions, members of the public etc. with comments and or objections to the proposal are requested to forward them in writing within fourteen (14) days of this notice to: The County Executive Committee Member Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development Nyeri County. P.O. Box 1112-10100, Nyeri. Name of the Registered Planner: Gitonga K. Ritho Reg. 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28 PEOPLE SPORT FOR MORE NEWS VISIT: www.pd.co.ke / www.epaper. pd.co.ke THE ONE-STOP SPORT SHOP Thursday, July 20, 2023 KAKAMEGA: Shinyalu MP Fred Ikana has donated sports kits to Shisokoro FC which is participating in the Kakamega County FKF League. The MP promised he would also donate similar kits to Sambakhalu and Shibuye football teams from his constituency, as the two are also participating in the county super league. “Talent and sports development is a key focus area of my administration as we seek ways of empowering our youths in Shinyalu,” Ikana said. He continued: “Today I have supported one of the finest Shinyalu football teams, Shisokoro FC, with a new playing kit. In the next few days, I shall extend similar support to Shibuye and Museno Sambakhalu who are also participating in the Kakamega County FKF League.” Ikana pointed out that he would further support all the other sports teams and emerging talents in other fields. “God willing, this year, we shall have a constituency soccer tournament like no other. We promised, and we shall deliver.” Additionally, Ikana has kitted Shanderema Secondary School to enable them to participate in the Western Regional championships that commence today. -Dennis Lumiti FOOTBALL Legislator Ikana boosts local football, donates sports kits VIHIGA: Vihiga County Executive Committee Member(CECM) in charge of sports, Mulongo Onzere, has urged Vihiga Queens to walk with their heads high in the forthcoming CECAFA competitions. The CEC said he has a lot of hopes in the team stating that they have what it takes to lift the CECAFA tournament trophy. “Vihiga Queens is a big team with their experience on the pitch and I am sure they will carry the day in the tournament,” Mulongo said He added: “Vihiga Queens have enough experience after being Kenya Women Premier League (KWPL) champions for the last four years and CECAFA tournament Champions in 2021.” He said Vihiga County has been at the forefront to support the team and will continue doing so as they continue to uplift the county’s name. He further called upon the technical bench to ensure they have the best and strong squad to uplift the county’s name. Mulongo’s sentiments came after Vihiga head coach Boniface Nyamunyamu promised to name his squad, for CECAFA tournaments, next week. The tournament is set to take place from August 12 to 19 in Uganda. Nyamunyamu on his side had said he would pick players with the best feet. -Enock Amukhale FKF WOmen’s PRemIeR LeAGUe Vihiga CEC Onzere places high hopes on Queens at CECAFA by David Macharia @PeopleSports11 Olympian Bedan Karoki who has been out of action for over two years, due to injury, has resumed training earnestly in readiness for the new athletics season. Karoki, an all-round athlete who has won medals in cross country, track and road, has been nursing a hip injury that has seen him miss competitions since 2020. “I have resumed training and hope for better results on the road in the new season,” he said after doing speed work at the high-altitude Nyahururu Stadium in Laikipia County. He said he picked the injury while competing for his company in the hugely popular inter-companies, Ekiden, two years ago. He underwent treatment in Japan where he is based before returning to the country for off season holiday. Karoki boasts of being a silver medallist in World Cross Country won at Guiyang, China 2015 and World Half that took place in Cardiff, Britain in 2016. He has been to three World Championships running 10,000 metres – 6th in Moscow (2013), 4th in Beijing (2015) and 4th in London (2017) and two Olympics – 5th in London (2012) and 7th in Brazil (2016) but does not have any medal in his cabinet from these extravaganzas. Karoki finished third in London Marathon in 2017, and fifth the following year, clocking 2:07:41 and 2:08:34 respectively. In 2018, he finished fourth in Chicago with a time of 2:05:53. After a lengthy hiatus, Karoki hopes his return to training will bring fresh achievements Healing of his hip reignites dream Bedan Karoki (C) training at the Nyahururu Stadium. He has resumed training after being kept out of action by an injury he picked over two years ago. INSET: Karoki while training. PD/DAVID MACHARIA

Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPORT 29 by Shadrack Andenga @PeopleSports11 Thirty-eight 38 athletes have gathered at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi, ready to represent Kenya at the seventh edition of the Youth Commonwealth Games. The event is scheduled to take place from August 4 to 11in Trinidad and Tobago. Janeth Jepkosgei, former world champion in the 800m race, Wiseman Were during a past event. PHOTO/ SPORT PICHA Jepkosgei takes charge, Kenya youths athletes ready to shine will serve as the General Team Manager (GTM) and expressed her excitement for the role. “I am happy for this new role and now my job is to work together with different coaches and make sure that our athletes are ready for these games. We have to finish top and bring glory back to Kenya,” said Jepkosgei (pictured), the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games gold medallist adding that her experience during the global games will surely be passed down to the athletes during the training camp. Kenya will be participating in various disciplines, with a focus on track and field. The Javelin throw will be represented solely by women, while both sexes will compete in the 400m races, 4x400m mixed relay, 800m, 1,500m, and 3,000m races. Additionally, Kenya will strive for medals in road race cycling, triathlon (men and women), 100m and 50m freestyle men’s swimming, Para-athletics, women’s beach volleyball, and women’s rugby sevens. In the previous global event held in 2017 in the Bahamas, Kenya secured four gold medals. Notably, Immaculate Chepkirui won gold in the 3000m and silver in the 1500m. John Mwangi and Edwin Kiplagat also earned gold medals in the men’s 1,500m race, respectively. Janet Jepkosgei, an ambassador for education and sports, will collaborate with Winnine Kamau, an Executive member of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) appointed as the team’s Chef de Mission. Together, they aim to ensure a smooth training camp with minimal issues, as Kenya strives to surpass their previous achievements in the Bahamas. Kenyans in Botswana for relays by Edwin Otieno @PeopleSports11 Athletics Kenya (AK), in conjunction with the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), has sent two teams to Gaborone, Botswana to seek 4x400m and 4x400m mixed relays qualification standards, at the Track and Field Competition scheduled for today. The Kenyan contingents are seeking to qualify for a slot for the 2023 World Championships scheduled for Budapest, Hungary next month. The men’s 4x400m team comprises Wiseman Were, Bonface Mweresa, Kennedy Kimeu and Zablon Ekwam while the mixed relays trialists include Ekwam, Kevin Tauta, Mercy Oketch, Maureen Thomas and Millicent Ndoro. Worldwide, both teams are currently ranked 16th, the last qualification slot for teams to compete at this year’s global showpiece. Josphat Kimaiyo and Pascalia Jelagat are the coaches accompanying the team that departed on Tuesday night aboard Kenya Airways to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg before connecting the flight to Gaborone. 4X400m athletes leave no stone unturned in quest for World Championships

30 PEOPLE SPORT PEOPLE DAILY / Thursday, July 20, 2023 HUNGARY: Amarissa Toth has shocked the tennis world with a series of ‘disgusting’ acts at the claycourt Budapest Open that left her veteran opponent Zhang Shuai in tears. Shuai, a former world No.22, retired from the event in a visibly distressed state after a protracted argument over a line call against her 20-year-old Hungarian opponent. The drama unfolded in the first set when a ball was called out that the popular Chinese player was convinced had landed in. “Oh my god. I need a referee. No way,” Shuai said, with the commentators agreeing that the ball looked like it had caught the line and landed in. Shuai argued with the umpire for several minutes before the tournament supervisor was brought to the court to deal with the incident. -Daily Mail INSIDE Sport ATHLETICS pagE 28 After lengthy hiatus due to heap injury, Karoki resumes daily training ATHLETICS pagE 29 Kenyan athletes leave no stone unturned in quest for World Championships 2-1 TOMBENSE Ze Vitor 70’ Ze Vitor 90’ SERIE B - ROUND 18 CRB Anselmo Ramon 58’ Melbourne, Wednesday @PeopleSports11 The British and Irish Lions will play a New Zealand and Australia invitational XV as part of their nine-match tour down under in 2025. The historic fixture in Adelaide will precede Test matches with the Wallabies in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. A sell-out at the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground would smash records for a Lions Test match. The series finale will be played in front of more than 80,000 fans in Sydney’s Olympic Park. “We are delighted to announce the tour schedule as we look ahead to what is to be one of the most eagerly anticipated series in history,” said Lions chief executive Ben Calveley. Meanwhile, an agreement between the Lions, Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship will ensure an unprecedented two-week preparation period before the tour opener in Perth against Western Force on 28 June. On previous tours the Premiership final has taken place only a week before the Lions’ opening fixture, hampering the tourists’ preparation. “I would also like to thank Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship, whose co-operation has resulted in the longest preparation period for a tour in recent history, which gives us the best possible chance of a series victory,” added Calveley. -BBC AUSTRALIA: David Warner insists Stuart Broad has not got inside his head, despite admitting he has Barmy Army taunts over the English seamer’s record against him stuck on the mind. Warner has retained his spot at the top of Australia’s order for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, as the tourists push for their first Ashes series win in England since 2001. The decision came after speculation over whether Warner could be squeezed out, after a double failure at Headingley last week took his series average to 23.50. Also of rising concern to a number of ex-players is Warner’s record against Broad. The left-hander has now been dismissed by Broad 17 times in his career, including twice in seven balls against him in Leeds last week. Devoid of any real sledging aimed in his direction in this series, Warner quipped on a podcast this week that he’ll be singing a Barmy Army chants over and over while facing up to bat. -Daily Mail FLORIDA:Tiger Woods’s ex-girlfriend Erica Herman is dropping her lawsuit against the PGA Tour star’s estate seeking $30 million, according to a report. The 39-year-old has dismissed the case she filed last October against the Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust, which is the legal owner of Woods’s mansion in Hobe Sound, Florida, where the two lived together, according to documents obtained by the New York Post. She alleged that he tricked her into leaving the Florida mansion where they had lived together for six years following their breakup in October. The dismissal of the case comes while the result of her latest appeal of a judge’s order to throw out a separate lawsuit she filed against the golfing icon. -Daily Mail CRICKET Stuart Broad has dismissed David Warner 17 times at Test level GOLF Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend drops $30 million lawsuit over his estate TENNIS Aussie stars outraged over Toth’s ‘disgusting’ behaviour Newcastle extend their pre-season winning run with victory over Rangers England, Wednesday @PeopleSports11 Newcastle continued their winning start to pre-season with a 2-1 victory over Rangers in front of a sold-out Ibrox during Allan McGregor’s testimonial match. The deciding goal arrived via the head of Harrison Ashby three minutes from time, 8,000 Geordies celebrating behind the net into which the defender turned Alexander Isak’s delivery. Miguel Almiron had given Eddie Howe’s side the lead on 16 minutes before Sam Lammers levelled in the second half. But there was a big talking point as Newcastle’s skilful winger Allan SaintMaximin didn’t travel. Daily Mail’s North East football correspondent Craig Hope was there to bring you his five talking points… The biggest point of discussion from a Newcastle perspective was those who were not at Ibrox. Namely, Saint-Maximin. The 26-year-old did not travel to Glasgow with talks ongoing over a move to Saudi club Al Ahli. Because of Financial Fair Play, the Magpies need to sell to free funds to complete their intended summer spending and, with Saint-Maximin likely to go, Leicester’s Harvey Barnes is set to arrive. Is that a trade up? Some supporters would argue not, but Barnes, unlike SaintMaximin, is the type of wideman Howe likes, one who works in both directions, rarely misses a game and scores goals - 37 of them during the last three seasons. In the same period, Saint-Maximin has nine. Afterwards, Howe said: “Allan’s in discussions regarding a move. With FFP we have to trade, otherwise we would be stuck this summer. I don’t want to lose him. FFP forces it, to a degree. It looks like it will happen. Sometimes these things have to happen for club to grow.” The other notable Newcastle absentee was Joelinton, although the Brazilian is not on the verge of a move elsewhere. His visa for the forthcoming US tour has been delayed - he was convicted of drink-driving earlier this year - and he will travel separately to the States when the paperwork arrives. Elliot Anderson deputised on the left of a midfield three and, just like during Saturday’s 3-2 win at Gateshead, the academy graduate impressed. He is powerful, skilful and direct. Don’t be surprised this season to see him move well beyond the three Premier League starts he has to his name already. -Daily Mail Winning streak continues Newcastle fans during a past event. PHOTO/COURTESY British, Irish Lions to play combined New Zealand-Australia invitational XV

by David Macharia @PeopleSports11 Rift Valley Regional Secondary Schools second term games commenced in Nyahururu town of the usually sleepy Laikipia County, yesterday with an exciting opening football fixture between Kericho County representatives, Sondu, and Loima of Turkana. Sondu dominated the game, beating Loima with a convincing 2-0 victory in the boys’ category. In the 20th minute, Sondu took the lead by converting a penalty, expertly taken by Geoffrey Ochieng. Referee Josephine Njau awarded the penalty after Loima goalkeeper David Long’orio committed a foul against a Sondu striker. The match was played at Ndururumo High School in Nyahururu town after a grand opening ceremony presided over by local Governor, Joshua Irungu. After the break, Edwin Kipyegon sealed Sondu’s victory by heading home the second goal. Long’orio failed to hold onto the ball amidst a goalmouth frenzy, allowing Kipyegon to capitalize on the opportunity. Laikipia county is hosting the games for the first time. The event, organised by the Rift Valley Secondary School Sports Association, brought together representatives from 14 counties within the region. Next on the card was the regional boys’ soccer champions, Kabarnet from Baringo, who were set to face Mwiruti, the representative from Uasin Gishu County in Eldoret. In the first girls’ soccer match, held at the same venue, Oloshapan of Narok County clashed with Kamoi of Elgeyo Marakwet. However, the match ended in a goalless draw. Kamoi had several scoring opportunities but failed to convert them into goals, resulting in a lackluster performance. Boys and girls soccer tournaments are divided into four pools each, with matches taking place at Ndururumo, Thama Primary School ground, and Nyahururu Stadium. The Games will conclude on Saturday, with the soccer finals set to take place at the stadium, while the playoffs will be held at Ndururumo. The extravaganza includes other sports such as volleyball, netball, rugby Sevens, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis, and badminton. Thursday, July 20, 2023 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE Sport 31 briEfLY VIHIGA: Boxing clubs in Vihiga County now want to be considered for support by the County Government of Vihiga in their 2023 financial budget. the boxing clubs, led by Luanda boxing club chairman Jackson okiya, said they want their sponsorship to be factored in the Sh86 million allocated to the department of sports. okiya decried that the boxing clubs in Vihiga county are left out when funding of sports in Vihiga county. “We are appealing to our Vihga governor to honour the promise he made to us when we visited him at his office. We want our share of funding in the Sh86 million sports fund factored in the county 2023 budget.” okiya, last month, paid a courtesy call to the Vihiga County Governor ottichilo (pictured) at the office where they tabled the grievances. ottichilo revealed that their discussions cen- tred on various ways in which they can work together to improve the boxing sport in terms of infrastructure and financial support. He asserted they have budgeted Sh86 million under sports fund to support local teams in Vihiga county to relieve them from financial strain. He continued and mentioned that the Sh86 million was factored in the Sh5.9m county’s 2023 budget, which assented to. He observed that many clubs are facing financial hardships, something that has made the county intervene by giving both material and financial support.  ottichilo noted the funds will help to facilitate the local football teams, including those clubs in the Kenya premier League (KpL), other teams that are in the National Super League ( NSL) and those in the Division as well. In the subsequent budgets, ottichilo assured that the sports fund will be increased to ensure more teams are supported and talents nurtured, adding that Vihiga embraces football, athletics and other sports and therefore the need for more funding. -Enock Amukhale Vihiga boxing clubs fight for fair share of sports funds TBT Then Now with LUCKY OLUOCH BRITAIN: ”the only way I could explain it to people it was like I was drowning, my whole body was just underwater and I had just enough air to breathe, but not enough for it to be comfortable.” Downhill mountain biking is not for the faint-hearted. In a sport where riders throw themselves down frighteningly steep tracks of rough terrain, adrenaline coursing through their veins as they navigate gravity-defying jumps, loose mud and slippery roots at blistering speeds, things can and do go wrong. tahnee Seagrave knows that all too well. Her list of past injuries as long as that of her achievements, it was her latest that proved her most serious. As a household name in the sport, she has had crashes “10 times worse” than the one that occurred in April 2022 in Wales but this time, flipped over her handlebars after coming up short on a jump, she hit her head. “I was super nauseous. I felt so, so anxious. I had double vision, but I didn’t feel like I’d been knocked out,” the 28-year-old tells BBC Sport. -BBC British downhill mountain biker on effects of concussion Name: Marcus rashford Age: 25 years Nickname: the punisher Sport: Football Previous Club: None Current Club: Manchester United Position: Forward Accolades: FA Cup (3), EFL Cup (2), FA Community Shield (1), UEFA Europa League (2), UEFA European Champions League (1), UEFA Nations League (1) Hails from: England Sleepy Laikipia lit up by soccer Fourteen counties clash as rift Valley games descend upon Nyahururu for the first time ever Raphael Echukwa of Turkana County’s Loima Secondary School (in blue) controls the ball against Gilbert Kiprono of Sondu Secondary School from Kericho County, during their soccer match at Ndururumo High School. pD/DAVID MACHArIA

Thursday, July 20, 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 FOOTBALL: FKF Premier League outfit Nzoia Sugar are in the market for a new coach following the exit of Salim Babu. Despite leading the sugar millers to a respectable fourth-place finish in the just concluded season, the youthful Babu quit the club to sign for big-spending Kenya Police as the assistant to head coach Francis Baraza. Nzoia, through a signed statement obtained by People Sport, have advertised the vacant position left by Babu, adding those interested to take over the mantle, must make sure their application reaches the club by July 25. “Nzoia is currently looking to recruit a qualified head coach to take charge of the team as they prepare to compete in the upcoming 2023- 24 league season,” read part of the statement signed by chairman Evans Kadenge, It further stated, “Applications from individuals who meet the minimum requirements are welcome and the application should reach us no later than Tuesday, July 25.” -Dennis Mabuka FOOTBALL: Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Executive Director Auka Gecheo confirmed yesterday that Kenya will not take part in the competition citing ongoing school games and later examinations around the same period. Auka also disclosed that the U18 Women’s Championship which was initially supposed to be hosted in Kenya has been moved to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from July 25 to August 7. “Kenya will not take part because of the ongoing school games and later examinations around the same period,” Auka offered. The fate of the seven-nation tournament was hanging in the balance following uncertainty over its commencement date as participating teams started to withdraw. “It is true Kenya was meant to host the Championship from June 29 to July 11 in Nairobi, but the competition was pushed further ahead because of a delay in funding,” said Auka. “But after CECAFA members met in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire last week on the sidelines of the Caf Ordinary Assembly, it was decided that the tournament be hosted by Tanzania at the Chamazi Stadium.” -Dennis Mabuka Nzoia Sugar on market to scout for new tactician Kenya withdraws from Under-18 CECAFA women Championship 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 Benson Mbare @PeopleSports11 Kenya Under-20 rugby team head coach Curtis Olago has made six changes ahead of their much-awaited fixture against Spain today, as the team seeks to revive their World Rugby U20 Trophy title-winning hopes. Chipu will be hopeful of recording a win against Spain at the Nyayo National Stadium after their opening loss to Samoa last Saturday. Among the key changes Olago has made to his side, include James Olela who will slot in a fullback role, with George Otieno and Mike Oduor set to start on the front row. Stanslaus Shikoli who touched down for Chipu’s first try in their match against Samoa has been will start from the bench after falling ill, with Edmund Omondi named to fill the slot. Ahead of the Spain fixture, Olago reiterated his side’s commitment and the work they have put in to ensure their attack system works in synchronisation with the defence department as they seek to record their first win of the tournament. “We have been working on sorting out our mistakes from our opening game and trying to get a rhythm in terms of attack, as we head into the clash against Spain, our attack system should be able to put the opponents under pressure,” Olago said. On his part, Chipu captain Micheal Wamalwa is hopeful the home team will cause an upset when they play against Spain at the ongoing World Under 20 Rugby Trophy in Nairobi. Wamalwa said the team has learned from their mistakes following their narrow 34-25 loss to two-time champions Samoa in their opening match. “This was the first game and the boys have gained the needed experience and exposure, and I am hopeful we will record some good results come Thursday,” Wamalwa said. Kenya will have to put their best foot forward when the Spaniards come calling, with the Spanish already boasting of a 53-0 win over Hong Kong in their opening game on Saturday. The Spanish lead Pool B with five points – as are second-placed Samoa – whereas Kenya are third with a single point. Rugby fever hits Nairobi Coach Olago’s strategic changes hope to unleash Kenya’s attacking prowess against Spain, to remain supreme in Pool B standings Kenya U20 (Chipu) winger Raphael Wanga under a tackle while his flyhalf Davies Spencer moves to support him during their opening game of the U20 Trophy Championship on Saturday (July 15) against Samoa at the Nyayo National Stadium. Chipu suffered a 34-25 loss. PD/ALEX NJUE KENYA U20 SQUAD: Forwards 1. Geylord Ngasi, 2. George Otieno, 3. Mike Oduor, 4. Edmund Omondih, 5. Andycole Omolo, 6.Laban Kipsang, 7. Vincent Omondi, 8. Jacktone Omondi Backs 9. Patrick Wainaina, 10. Faran Juma, 11.Raphael Wanga, 12. Felix Chacha 13. Michael Wamalwa (C), 14. Victor Odhiambo, 15.James Olela Replacements 16. Jeremy Odhiambo, 17. Wickliffe Otieno, 18. Raymond Chacha,19. Stanslas Shikoli, 20. Iddo Kuta, 21. Brian Mwendwa, 22. Spencer Davies, 23. Alvin Mwamburi