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Agenda:
1 Agriculture:
Kenya Kwanza Pledge to empower
presidential farmers to raise
candidate productivity. This
pledges to will cost Sh8.5b and
implement earn Sh10b a year.
reforms in
agriculture, 2 Job creation:
housing, health, Priority to change
ICT, economy to sectors which
need Sh100,000 to
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holds the credentials at a past event.
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and Mwangi Mumero PD/FILE

@bernicemuhindi by Irene Githinji
The government has cautioned
school bus drivers against flout- @ gitshee
ing traffic rules amid a surge of
road indiscipline cases by some The Commission for University Educa- “The complaints received by the Com- tions,” explained the CEO. The Commis-
school drivers. tion (CUE) has once again revoked the de- mission were shared with Sakaja vide let- sion said it however proceeded with its
Government Spokesperson, gree certificate of United Democratic Alli- ters dated June 25 and 26. In the two letter,1 investigations, which included his appli-
Col (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna (pictured) ance’s (UDA) candidate for Nairobi Gover- he was informed to furnish the Commis- cation, communication from the National
revealed that they had received norship position Johnson Sakaja that was sion with further information showing how Council for Higher Education (NCHE) in
numerous reports on drivers en- acquired from Team University, Uganda. he earned his degree certificate,” explained Uganda.
dangering the lives of students by the CEO.
ignoring traffic regulations. In a letter to Independent Electoral and CUE told the IEBC that the documents
Speaking in Gilgil yesterday, Boundaries Commission (IEBC), CUE To allow the CUE to conduct the inves- submitted to them as a degree certificate
Oguna said the government had Chief Executive, Mwenda Ntarangwi said tigations, Ntarangwi said that Sakaja was fromTeam University bore the name Bach-
taken note of the trend warning the decision has already been communi- required to furnish letter of admission elor of Science in Management (External).
school managers of dire conse- cated to Sakaja but pointed out that he had from Team, course units and dates studied
quences should a driver be found the right to appeal pursuant to Universities which is relevant for verifying instruction- But according to the CUE, Team Univer-
in such cases. Regulations 2014. al hours and workload requirements and sity was not at the said period accredited by
Oguna said it was unfortunate transcripts. NCHE to offer such a degree.
that school bus drivers were driv- “The Commission hereby notifies you
ing the vehicles like Public Ser- (IEBC) that the certificate recognition of Graduation booklet “Team University is accredited to offer
viceVehicles (PSVs) in estates and the qualification of the purported Bach- Bachelor of Science in Management and
highways warning that the same elor of Science in Management (External) /5"3"/(8* Other requirements were receipts for fee not Bachelor of Science in Management
must stop. degree fromTeam University issued to one payment, names of lecturers who taught (External).
“I want to appeal to schools’ Sakaja, which was presented to your good
administrations in the country to office in compliance to the provisions of him, graduation booklet and any commu- “Further, the communication from
raid their drivers, we are asking Section 22(2) of the Elections Act and Reg- NCHE communicated thatTeam Universi-
them to take this matter seriously, ulation 47 of the Election (General) Regu- nication between him and the university ty had confirmed that Sakaja had enrolled
these young lives are precious,” lations, 2012 is revoked,” said Ntarangwi, for a Bachelor of Science in Management.
said Oguna. in the letter dated June 29. 5IFSF XBT OP staff concerning his studies at Team Uni- No reference was made to Bachelor of
versity. Science in Management (External),” Nta-
Evade identification Explaining the chronology of events EFDMBSBUJPO He was also urged to furnish CUE with rangwi said.
RiftValley regional traffic en- Ntarangwi said CUE received Sakaja’s re- material evidence on content, profile,
forcement officer Dorothy Mboya quest for recognition of a qualification of workload, quality and learning outcomes CUE also said that Bachelor of Science
warned politicians against carry- his degree and in a letter dated June 6, it NBEF as proof of him earning the degree. in Management (External) is not Bachelor
ing excess passengers with some was acknowledged. of Science in Management and it contra-
even concealing their number QFSUBJOJOH “Despite being granted an opportunity venes provisions of guideline 1 of Universi-
plates to evade identification Soon after, Ntarangwi said the Commis- UP 5FBN to make written and oral representations ties Standards Guideline, 2014, which pro-
once something happens. sion received written information from the 6OJWFSTJUZ on the matter vide letters dated June 25 vides that‘academic programmes title shall
“There are a lot of unneces- public, some of which was copied to IEBC. and 26, he disregarded, refused and or adopt universal nomenclature for similar
sary obstructions by politicians, ignored both the request to provide infor- programmes and shall be short, concise
make sure you find spaces where According to the CEO, the nature of in- mation and the opportunity to exercise his and descriptive of its overall content’.
you can campaign to avoid caus- formation raised by the public implied that right to be heard during further investiga-
ing accidents.You are also not Sakaja was never admitted to Team Uni-
allowed to have a drunk driver,” versity or studied there and that he had not
she said. earned an academic degree as required by
This comes even as a new na- the Elections Act.
tional initiative to reduce road
traffic deaths and injuries was Thus, the authenticity of the degree cer-
launched to strengthen laws, tificate presented to the Commission for
policies and actions aimed at sav- recognition was questionable, which also
ing lives. led to investigations.

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by Sophie Njoka year at around 1500 hours,in Mikanjuni in Mtwapa township in Kilifi county, the sus-
Mtwapa township in Kilifi county without pects were found armed with 41 pangas
@PeopleDailyKe lawful authority, made preparations for in circumstances that indicated that they
Some 81 suspects who were arrested warlike undertaking against the people of were so armed with the intent to commit
onWednesday for allegedly meeting to Kenya, by being armed, singing and un- a felony.
strategise on how to take the country’s lawfully assembled while singing warlike
leadership, were yesterday arraigned in a songs. The suspects further denied a third
Shanzu court. count of unlawful assembly.
The suspects appeared before Shanzu They were further slapped with a
Principal MagistrateYusuf Shikanda and second count of preparing to commit a The court was informed that on June 29
pleaded not guilty to charges of promoting felony, contrary to Section 308(1) of the at Mikanjuni in Mtwapa township in Kilifi
warlike activities. penal code. The court heard that on June county took part in unlawful assembly at
The charges read that on June 29, this 29, at around 1500 hours in Mikanjuni in the residence of Jefwa Bakari with intent to
disrupt the country’s peace.

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R&B musician Robert regretting and he reminds himself Many Robert Kelly when he
Kelly will spend 30 years of how he went against his own appeared in court during
in prison for defilement song “I’m Your Angel” to destroy of the 11 his trial. If only he could
and sex trafficking people’s lives through grievous turn back the hands of
atrocities. women and men, time! PD/FILE
by Eric Wainaina
Donnelly said that Kelly’s some of whom cannot be publicly
@EWainaina behavior was violent and
“carefully planned,” and also cited identified, describing having sex with
Famous American R&B singer Robert his “indifference to human suffering,”
Sylvester Kelly, popularly known as R saying he left“broken lives” in his wake. R. Kelly when they were underage. They
Kelly, had rose in the music world to
match one of his big hits- “The World’s “These crimes were calculated described him as controlling, angry and
Greatest” and must have wished and carefully planned, and regularly
that after months in remand over executed for almost 25 years. You violent - adding that he required them to
racketeering and sex trafficking crimes taught them that love is enslavement
trial, his equally famous hit “The Storm and violence,” Donnelly after handing call him “daddy”. The court also heard how Kelly
is Over Now” would live up for him, but him the sentence told Kelly, who since had illegally obtained paperwork to
his world came crashing on Wednesday his conviction in September last year, Other women say they were forced marry singer Aaliyah when she was 15
when he was slapped with a lengthy 30- had been detained at the Metropolitan in 1994, seven years before the singer
year jail term. detention center. to write letters of blackmail, including died in a plane crash.

From being one of the celebrated The six-week trial involved charges false confessions that could later be used The certificate, leaked at the
global artistes nicknamed “King of dating back as much as 20 years, and in time, listed Aaliyah’s age as 18. The
R&B, and “Pied Piper of R&B””, the now which total of 45 prosecution witnesses against them. marriage was annulled months later.
disgraced 55-year old, is being referred were called to present evidence against The singer, through his attorney,
to as songwriter, record producer, and Kelly, he found guilty by a jury of seven One witness - identified in Kelly’s % 0 / & - -: Jennifer Bonjean, who helped
convicted sex offender, after he took his men and five women of being a serial Bill Cosby get his sexual assault
“Strip For You” tune too far by engaging sexual predator and leading a group that indictment as Jane Doe No 5 - testified 5IFTF conviction overturned, told reporters
in a predatory pursuit of teenage boys recruited women and young girls for sex DSJNFT XFSF outside the court after the sentencing
and girls who he exploited to administer during his years touring the world as a that he repeatedly abused her over the DBMDVMBUFE that he would appeal, with lawyer
to his lustful needs. top R&B singer. BOE DBSFGVMMZ says “We are now prepared to fight
course of a five-year relationship, which QMBOOFE
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This has cost him his reputation involved with orchestrating the began when she was a 17-year-old FYFDVUFE GPS mansort that the trial painted of him.
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among his global fanbase who have been to the late singer Aaliyah when she was aspiring singer in 2015. ZFBST Bonjean, said he would not address
left disappointed, and also his freedom just 15 years old and he was an adult the court, pointing to the other
after US district judge Ann Donnelly after she believed she’d gotten pregnant. Herpes infection criminal case faced by Kelly, but said
hammered the bench topunctuate Now 24, the witness also testified that before the sentence was read that her
her 30-year jail term against him in Kelly’s history of sexual misconduct client“rejects that he is this monster.”
Brooklyn. was chronicled in the Lifetime she contracted herpes at age 17 from the
documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, singer after having sex with him. She said “He accepts that he is a flawed
The “Burnt It Up” hitmaker was guilty a six-part documentary that aired in he had not told her that he had a sexually individual,” Bonjean said, “but he is
on nine counts of sex trafficking and January 2019, and allowed the world to transmitted disease, as he was legally not this one-dimensional monster
racketeering, with the latter charge come face-to-face with the women who required to do. that the government has portrayed
including acts of bribery and sexual said the R&B singer controlled them, and the media has portrayed.”
exploitation of a child. Kelly was also abused them and assaulted them. “This man purposely gave me
found to be in violation of the Mann something he knew he had,” she said.
Act, a sex-trafficking statute that—in During the trial where harrowing “He could have controlled the situation.”
his case—related to the transportation details of the abuse and mistreatment
and coercion of two women, including they suffered at the hands of the famous Kelly’s physician later testified that
a minor. singer were told, victims described the singer had been prescribed herpes
how Kelly subjected them to perverse medication since 2007.
But this was not the first time Kelly and sadistic whims when they were
is being in trouble with the law over underage. When she confronted him, he became
the same accusations, whereby in “agitated and told me I could have
June 2002, he was charged with 21 Several said he would demand they gotten that from anyone.
counts of criminal acts related to child strictly obey rules such as needing
pornography in Illinois and in 2003, the his permission to eat or go to the
again paraded in a Florida court but the bathroom, and writing “apology
charges were later dropped in 2008. letters” that purported to absolve him
of wrongdoing.
The singer faces further legal action
next month, when he goes on trial again, Celebrated musicianturned child predator Stuzzzzzzzzz
this time in Chicago on child sex images zzzzzzzzzz
and obstruction charges, as well as sex Robert Kelly was born on January 8, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois where he was zzzz
abuse charges in courts in Illinois and raised by his single mother, and began singing in his church’s choir as a child zzzweek. PD/
Minnesota. and has four siblings.
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After the Wednesday sentencing, According to his biography, Kelly got his big break in 1990, when he landed a
which, perhaps with a rare recording contract with Jive Records. The following year, he released Born into
encouragement of his“Sign of aVictory”, the 90’s with Public Announcement, his backup group.
the award winning musician had put a
strong fight to reduce to ten years or The album quickly proved to be a hit, featuring two top R&B singles, “Honey
less, the “I Believe I Can Fly,” singer is Love” and “Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ).”

His prowess in song writing and auto tune crooning saw him win collabora-
tions with other famous musicians among them Snoop Dogg and Ja Rule, Gladys
Knight, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and
Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Jay Z and others.

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by Alvin Mwangi healthcare for all women. vide financial and capacity building tion of two-thirds gender rule will be
The alliance said it would place support for women through the Hus- done through the elective and ap-
@PeopleDailyKe tler Fund. pointive positions in the public sec-
women at the centre of every deci- tor within 12 months of election.
Deputy PresidentWilliam Ruto sion-making process and prioritise In the plan, the fund will fully focus
yesterday promised to prioritise them in planning and the execution on how this money is distributed Ruto said his government would
women issues if he wins the August 9 of decisions. to women-led co-operative societ- have 50 per cent Cabinet positions
General Election. ies, chamas, merry-go-rounds and reserved for women.
“Participation of women in the key table banking initiatives as they are
In the Kenya Kwanza manifesto sectors of our economy is minimal, protected from predatory interest The alliance also vowed to increase
launched yesterday, Ruto promised and a vast majority of women remain rates charged by unscrupulous mon- the number of personnel at gender
to distribute free sanitary towels, fully in low income jobs or enterprises and eylenders. desks at police stations as well as
implement the two thirds gender endure poor working conditions,” increase funding for the Anti-Female
rule, allocate a half of his Cabinet to reads the manifesto. To ensure women are fully repre- Genital Mutilation board and fully
women and promote access to better sented, the alliance said the realisa- implements the Anti FGM law.
Kenya Kwanza said it would pro-

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Kenya Kwanza Alliance of supporters. Deputy President William Ruto arrives for the launch of the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto at Kasarani stadium,
manifesto pledges to put In the forums, the DP said they came Nairobi yesterday. PD/JOHN OCHIENG
agriculture at the centre of
its administration face to face with the sufferings of Kenyans DP PLANS mained a campaign agenda for ages, Ruto teams to take primary health care services
as a result of high cost of food, high level of plans to establish a Settlement Fund to to the grassroots as envisioned in our bot-
by Jeremiah Kiplang’at unemployment among the youth and the On MSMEs, the be used to acquire pieces of land to settle tom-up healthcare model,” he said.
high cost of health services. DP said Kenya millions of the landless people around the
@jere_kiplangat Kwanza will put country, specifically at the Coast. If elected, Ruto’s administration will also
From the conversations, Kenya Kwanza most of its ener- roll out 100,000km of fibre optic cables to
Deputy President William Ruto yester- moulded its manifesto to focus on Agricul- gies towards “To avoid excessive subdivision of land, increase the availability and improve the
day presented his manifesto detailing what ture and Food Security, Medium, Small, ensuring the the land bought under these schemes will reliability of internet connection country-
he intends to do if elected the country’s and Medium Enterprises and Financing, reliability and be subject to land use planning where ben- wide. This, he said, will involve connect all
fifth President. Housing, Health Access as well as the In- profitability of eficiaries will own transferable residential schools, markets and hospitals with inter-
formation Communication Technology MSMEs to benefit plots in planned settlement, and a right to net to lower the cost of communication. He
He made the Five-Agenda promise in and Creative Economy. the millions of lease non-transferable agricultural land,” said the money to do this, about Sh15 bil-
a colourful event held at the Moi Interna- youthful citizens he said, promising to allocate Sh50 billion lion is already available and had been pro-
tional Stadium in Kasarani, Nairobi that With Kenyans struggling under a high relying on the to the sector every year. posed to build a hotel. However, he said, if
was streamed live on television stations cost of living that has forced the outgoing sub-sector. he wins, the priority will be changed to cre-
last evening. administration to institute measures to On MSMEs, the DP said Kenya Kwanza ate a good environment for more digitally-
reduce the cost of maize flour, the DP said On Education, will put most of its energies towards en- based businesses to grow and create more
The DP unpacked his agenda through a his government will put agriculture at the he promised to suring the reliability and profitability of job opportunities.
document billed as a Hustlers’ Manifesto centre of his administration, saying this employ more MSMEs to benefit the millions of youthful
that aims at improving the lives of millions will raise the living standards of majority than 100,000 citizens relying on the sub-sector. On Education, he promised to employ
of Kenyans by creating jobs, reducing the of Kenyans. teachers in the more than 100,000 teachers in the next two
cost of living, increasing the number of af- next two years to Afya Bora years to seal the shortage that has affected
fordable homes and spurring industrialisa- He said good investment in the sector seal the shortage He said an estimated 10 million informal teaching standards. His government, if
tion as he crafted his message to resonate will improve the production of adequate that has affected elected, will also improve the capacity of
with his support base. food for the whole country. teaching stand- workers were in the MSME sector but most day secondary schools “to guarantee ac-
ards. of them were earning Sh5,000 and below cess to quality education and reduce the
Manifestos are normally for candidates Housing solution every month. cost of education”.
to show how serious they are with their He took a swipe at President Kenyatta
elective bids although past opinion surveys To support the sector, a Hustlers’ Fund The alliance plans to establish a National
have shown that they do not have much who he recently blamed the cost of living with an injection of Sh50 billion every year Skill and Funding Council that will amal-
impact on how people eventually vote. on the Russian war in Ukraine. to support the sub-sector. gamate the HELB, TVET and University
However, they can also be used to hold the Funding Board.
leaders accountable if they win elections. “This story about Ukraine and every- “These 10 million people, who represent
thing else is a lost cause,” he said. “If we half of Kenya’s workforce, are the country’s They also plan to fully equip technical
However, during the event that was had not withdrawn the fertilizer subsidies biggest opportunity but remain the most training and vocational education training
headlined by its alliance’s newest slogan under the Big Four agenda, we would not underutilised resource. Our estimates institutions in remaining 52 constituencies
‘Freedom is Coming’, Ruto, took it upon have the crisis we are today.” show that if these workers were as pro- within the first two years in office.
himself to show he had the interest and the ductive as those in established SMEs, they
brains to lead the nation as he unveiled his He said agriculture will help the country would be generating Sh6 trillion a year, On education, he said the sector is in
agenda for the country with 38 days to the deal with the high levels of unemployment which is 60 per cent of GDP,” he said. crisis, especially universities, which he are
August 9 General Election. by also driving industrialisation. underfunded.
On health, Ruto plans to establish an
The DP, who has modelled his presiden- “Investing in agriculture is investing in Afya Bora Mashinani programme that will On basic education, he said: “We will
tial bid around the Bottom-Up Economic jobs,” he said, arguing that about half of all be a primary health care-based approach double the amount of money allocated
model, also took time to explain why he industries in Kenya are agriculture-based. that will give priority to preventive and pro- to the school feeding programme to im-
thought the model was best for the country, motive services in the grassroots. mediately raise the number of beneficia-
which he said has become used to trickle- Ruto said Kenya Kwanza will ensure ries from two million to four million and
down development. farmers can raise productivity to at least Kenya Kwanza also aims to build six to provide conditional grants to county
eight to 15 bags of maize per acre and 2.5- more Level Six hospitals in Kakamega, governments to raise the numbers to eight
Ruto’s manifesto is anchored on five 7.5 litres of milk per cow per day. His ad- Embu, Mombasa, Bomet, Garissa and million”.
pillars he believes will drive the nation to ministration, he said, would invest Sh250 Machakos.
prosperity within the first term in office billion in the agriculture sector.
if they are properly financed and imple- “We will establish multi-disciplinary
mented. On Housing, the Kenya Kwanza Alliance
plans to build at least 250,000 a year. They
The pillars were consolidated after the plan is to achieve this through structur-
Kenya Kwanza Bottom-Up Economic Fo- ing affordable long-term housing finance
rums that were held across the country schemes that will guarantee purchase
and which were aimed at fine-tuning the houses from developers.
document so that it reflects the aspirations
Ruto said he will come up with pro-
grammes that will ensure that even work-
ers earning as low as Sh10,000 can own a
house in about 15 years.

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by George Kebaso service delivery in health, a number Deputy President William Ruto vows cent in 2019/20 against a target of the secondary cover,” the manifesto
of factors need serious consider- to abide by the Abuja Pact J. OCHIENG 95 per cent in 2020/21. highlights.
@Morarak ation: healthcare leadership and
governance; health services deliv- The manifesto notes that the “Kenya Kwanza is fully cognisant The alliance intends to establish
Deputy PresidentWilliam Ruto ery; human resources for health percentage of health facilities with of the challenges that continue a national fund for chronic and
says, if elected president, his gov- (HRH); health financing; commod- essential medicines was at 62.3 per to bedevil the health sector and, catastrophic illness, and costs
ernment would increase budgetary ity supply; health infrastructure; through its wide ranging consul- not covered by insurance such as
allocations to the country’s health information, communication and tations with the public and key cancer, diabetes, strokes, accident
sector from the current four per technology; and monitoring and stakeholders, it has come up with rehabilitation, and pandemics.
cent to 15 per cent, as per the Af- evaluation of health services,” reads recommendations that would see
rican Union’s 2001 Abuja Declara- part of the coalition’s manifesto. it implement Afya Bora Mashinani This will be funded by a combi-
tion. — The Kenya Kwanza “Bottom-up” nation of insurance levy and the
Consequently, Ruto said, his gov- Approach to Health Services,” the Government, it states. Other areas
In the Kenya Kwanza Alliance ernment would focus on employ- manifesto says. of commitment include strength-
manifesto unveiled yesterday eve- ment of various cadres — including ening Afya Bora Mashinani as a pri-
ning, Ruto promised to prioritise doctors, nurses, lab technologists “A universal seamless health mary health care-based approach.
employment of 20,000 workers to and clinical officers — to bridge the insurance system comprising a
strengthen primary healthcare, in skills gap. TheWorld Health Organ- mandatory national insurance Recently, Ruto promised to in-
line with its Afya Bora Mashinani isation (WHO) recommends 23 (NHIF) and private insurance as stitute major changes at the Kenya
model. medics per 10,000 people, he noted. complementary covers, with NHIF Medical Supplies Authority (Kem-
as the primary and private firms as sa), accusing it of being a monopoly.
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by Alvin Mwangi ised to initiate a contributory Kenya Kwanza Alliance promises to A teacher and her students in class. In its manifesto, Kenya Kwanza Alliance commits
benevolent fund for families review the current exam-based system of to equitable universal education — defined as 12 years of schooling. PD/FILE
@PeopleDailyKe of fallen and terminally sick academic progression, if it forms the next
officers, including mental government after the August 9 General- in-service teacher training initiated by merges Higher Education Loans Board
The Kenya Kwanza Alli- health cases. Election. government as well as bridge the current (HELB), technical training and vocational
ance yesterday expressed its teacher shortage of 116,000 within two fi- education training institutions (TVET),
commitment to reviewing the Housing has remained a big In the manifesto launched yesterday by nancial years. and University Funding Board, besides
welfare of security officers by challenge for officers in the Deputy PresidentWilliam Ruto, it is argued increasing funding to bridge the current
addressing their remunera- security sector. The alliance that the current system has excluded mil- Kenya Kwanza has also promised to 45 per cent gap.
tion package, if it forms the commits to initiate harmoni- lions of learners, based on basic education establish a one-year paid national intern-
next government. sation of affordable housing exit exams, by implementing alternative ship programme for all students graduat- They will also seek to have fully
mortgages (similar to those of entry criteria. The alliance also assured ing from teachers, technical, and medical equipped TVETs in the remaining 52 con-
The alliance, which the Judiciary and Parliament). that it would address all education inequi- colleges and universities, by collaborating stituencies within the first two years of
launched its manifesto yes- ties and seek to level the playing field for all with industry players. office.
terday, said the security sector Horizontal transfer children, irrespective of their background.
has been ignored for long de- In addition, the alliance “We will introduce a Special Service In its manifesto, Kenya Kwanza com-
spite many reforms in place said it would ensure there is They committed to equitable universal Tariff for all learning institutions for basic mits to set up a National Open University
horizontal transfer of service basic education — defined as 12 years of utilities to facilitate lower prices of goods to increase access to affordable university
“Despite steps towards to the rest of the civil service. schooling. and services, such as electricity and food,” education while making 100 per cent tran-
reform, many challenges still Lower cadre officers (ser- it states. sition to higher education a reality.
exist in effective implementa- geant and below), would be “Universal primary education was
tion of reforms, as evident in given the option of serving in achieved through Free Primary Education, The alliance also plans to establish a They promise to increase funding to re-
continued cases of political their home counties from the but education outcomes remain highly in- national skills and funding council that search and development institutions from
interference; poor leadership age of 50 (or where they chose equitable. Considerable progress has been the current 0.8 per cent to 2 per cent of
and performance manage- to retire) from. made towards universal secondary educa- IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN GDP, in accordance with the Science and
ment; corruption; excessive The commitment by Kenya tion, but the tiered system — because of Technology Innovation (ST&I) Act 2013,
use of force and torture; ex- Kwanza comes at a time when boarding costs — put equipped national Kenya Kwanza to pay for in-service and in line with the alliance’s bottom-up
trajudicial killings; and a lack there have been concerns schools out of the reach of the poor,” reads teacher training, as well as bridge the cur- economic agenda.
of effective oversight and ac- about the welfare of person- the manifesto. rent teacher shortage of 116,000 within two
countability,” reads the mani- nel in the security sector. financial years. Similarly, incentives will be given to the
festo that was launched yes- The National Police Service Big sacrifice private sector to contribute to research.
terday in Kasarani, Nairobi. Commission has identified The manifesto says the cost of join- Establish a one-year paid national intern-
mental health issues as an ship programme for all students graduat- They also committed to double the
Vital to development emerging challenge affecting ing a boarding secondary school is now ing from teachers, technical, and medical amount of money allocated to the school
In an event attended by all officers in the service. Sh80,000 which, even for working Ke- colleges and universities. feeding programme so as to immediately
the principals, the alliance Early this year, NPS said nyans, is a big sacrifice. And while bursa- raise the number of beneficiaries from two
said it was alive to the fact that that about 12,000 police of- ries mitigate some of this biases, they are Create a national skills and funding coun- million to four million, as well as provide
democratic policing and re- ficers were facing mental far from adequate. cil that merges Helb, TVET, and University conditional grants to county governments
spect for the rule of law is vital health challenges arising from Funding Board. to raise the number to eight million stu-
to development. work-related issues. It is against this backdrop that the Ke- dents.
To address the huge burden nya Kwanza Alliance has committed to
of costs when a security offi- address inequalities in the education sec-
cer falls ill, the alliance prom- tor. The alliance’s manifesto states that if
the team forms the next government:“We
will improve the capacity of day secondary
schools to guarantee access to quality edu-
cation and reduce the cost of education,”
reads the manifesto.

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All judges strengthen the capacity of State Law Office The alliance affirms that it will enhance
@PeopleDailyKe nominated by at national and county levels in contract the rehabilitation and reintegration of @PeopleDailyKe
JSC for ap- negotiation and implementation to mi- prisons, by providing greater psycho-so-
Kenya Kwanza Alliance has pledged to pointment to nimise the exposure of the government to cial support and educational and technical Kenya Kwanza Alliance has pledged
scrutinise all contracts entered into by the the Court of unnecessary litigation and punitive costs. training opportunities. to build a highly skilled and efficient
government over the last 10 years with a Appeal will be public sector with appropriate roles
view to establish their viability. appointed within “The alliance will strengthen police Kenya Kwanza promises to legislate an for civil servants and other service
seven days and oversight (IPOA and NPSC) and appoint Affirmative Action Framework to imple- providers.
The alliance has also committed to re- strengthen an Ombudsman to focus on human rights ment Article 56 of the Constitution regard-
view the country’s treaty obligations that internal judicial violations of youth, in particular with ing minorities and marginalised groups. In its manifesto launched yesterday,
are against the Constitution, national in- accountability. abuses of urban youth and police miscon- the alliance says it will develop mech-
terest and foreign policy. duct,” states the alliance in the document. It also intends to institutionalise human anisms to anticipate and address
The alliance rights approaches to counter-terrorism, changing workforce requirements.
“All contracts entered into by Kenya over promises to All judges nominated by JSC for ap- including strengthening the Special CT
the last 10 years against constitutional val- legislate an Af- pointment to the Court of Appeal will be Courts to ensure speedy and fair trials. The manifesto also promises to
ues, prudential financial principles and firmative Action appointed within seven days and progres- ensure long-term institutional knowl-
national interest and propose means of Framework sively strengthen internal judicial account- A Kenya Kwanza government would end edge capacity.
protecting the public interest will be re- to implement ability systems. all forms of extra-judicial killings and es-
looked,” the alliance says in its manifesto Article 56 of tablish the Coroner General’s Office as per “A Kenya Kwanza administration
launched last evening at Kasarani Gymna- the Constitu- Prison reforms the National Coroner’s Service Act of 2017. will design new human capital sys-
sium in Nairobi. tion regarding The Ruto led administration will opera- tems consistent with merit system
minorities and Further, all evictions and demolitions of principles, including modernizing
The alliance has also pledged to com- marginalised tionalise the Public Benefits Organisations property, which do not conform with due policies and practices for recruitment,
plete and consolidate the implementation groups. Act and expand space for government- process and adequate notice and com- retention, training, and develop-
of the Constitution, by strengthening con- NGO partnerships and collaborations, pensation where required, would not be ment,” reads the document.
stitutionalism and entrenching the rule of while maintaining their independence. allowed.
law. “Access to justice will be improved It adds: “As the government is called
while respect for human rights will be en- “The Kenya Kwanza administration will A Special Tribunal for Gross Human upon to address complex and inter-
hanced,” the document reads. decriminalise poverty by fully implement- RightsViolations and Enforced Disappear- connected challenges, their need for
ing and funding the Legal Aid Act of 2016 ances (including by police and military ac- leaders, managers, technical experts
Further, the alliance commits to com- and the Alternative Justice Systems Policy, tors in northern Kenya) will be established and front-line workers in the right jobs
plete the full implementation of the Con- promoting the Diversion Policy, and re- and the International Convention for the with the right skills at the right time
stitution of Kenya 2010 and to promote the viewing Sentencing Guidelines for petty Protection of All Persons from Enforced has never been greater.”
United Nations Sustainable Development offences, ensuring the equal protection of Disappearances would be ratify and do-
Goal number 16, on peace, justice and mesticated. Critical missions
strong institutions. The government, the alliance ob-

Judicial audit serves, continues to struggle to build
To achieve this, the alliance says it will a public service workforce that can
meet the unique demands of our time
strengthen and professionalise the Office due to laborious and time-consuming
of the Attorney General to end the AG’s hiring practices, limited salary flex-
inability to defend public interest and ibilities and promotion rules that
constitutional values before the courts, in value longevity over expertise and
legislative development and during treaty performance.
and contract negotiations, among others.
“We face a significant risk that many
The alliance, which is led by Deputy public institutions will not have the
President William Ruto, says that it will capacity necessary to achieve their
conduct an audit within its first three critical missions.”
months of the government’s judicial li-
abilities and shortcomings. A total overhaul of the public service
will be conducted to align it will the
It aims to address all cases that chal- current requirements in the changing
lenge the constitutionality of parliamen- environment, the manifesto says.
tary enactments or Executive action and
recommend means for their prosecution
by the AG, all judgments and decrees
against the Kenya government and de-
velop a framework for ensuring govern-

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by Eric Wainaina Deputy PresidentWilliam Ruto and access of inputs and providing other sectors than any other due to its
says by revamping the sector, his ad- farmers with the working capital to strong linkages to other sectors of the
@PeopleDailyKe ministration would address the high buy adequate supply of the inputs. economy,” adds the manifesto.
cost of living. The biggest challenge most dairy
The Kenya Kwanza Alliance is farmers are facing now is the cost of Although edible oils, wheat and
promising to turn around the agricul- This, he says can only be resolved animal feeds. An investment of Sh8.8 rice consume an equivalent of 25 per
ture sector to boost the economy and by raising agricultural productivity billion would revitalise the sector cent of the country’s merchandise ex-
create jobs. to increase farmers earnings, help and see Kenya produce excess milk port earnings, Ruto noted that Kenya
Kenyans generate more income, to not only meet the local demand, has the capacity to produce a bigger
In its manifesto launched yes- thereby tackling poverty. but also an extra one billion litres for share for consumption and export.
terday, the alliance says it aims to export…. agricultural incomes have
achieve this by, among other things, This would also earn the govern- the highest multiplier effect,” reads If elected, he is promising to reduce
providing capital to farmers, de- ment substantial revenue through the manifesto. dependence on basic food imports
ployment of modern agricultural foreign exchange and boost indus- by 30 per cent through government-
risk management instruments and trialisation since manufacturing is “Agriculture has the highest em- supported programmes on cereals,
transformation of two million farm- largely agriculture-based. ployment multiplier effect i.e. agri- revamp underperforming and col-
ers from food deficit to surplus pro- cultural growth creates more jobs in lapsed export agricultural products.
ducers. “Increasing production only re-
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unveiled yesterday, a lucid to boost the economy and pay off Kenya’s We can keep many of them and sell some
10-pillar agenda of social debts, to suspension of the Constitution. Marijuana: Roots Party presidential candidate to alleviate poverty — not this myopic
and economic rebirth And from introduction of federal gover- Just 2.5 acres of George Wajackoyah at KICC moments whiteness.” Aware that his critics think
proposes major turnaround nance, relocation of the country’s capital the herb can fetch before he launched his party’s manifesto he is fake, and a drug addict, Wajackoyah
to Isiolo, uprooting of the Standard Gauge Sh7.8 million annu- yesterday evening. PD/KENNA CLAUDE seems unfazed by all the smoke.
by Eric Wainaina Railway, expulsion of Chinese contractors, ally through exports,
to killing of corrupt people, Wajackoyah’s with the proceeds venom because they know its value. Phar- The man of many letters has angered
@EWainaina manifesto is radical and controversial. paying off Chinese maceutical companies brought this agen- church leaders especially on bhang legal-
loans. da to the superpowers — to bar harvesting ization. Recently, he has swapped his de-
Imagine waking up to a leisurely walk in “Just 2.5 acres of marijuana can fetch of snake venom. signer suits for casual wear, an unkempt
lush marijuana plantations, then later nur- Sh7.8 million in revenue. My government Snakes: Extrac- beard and a riff-raff mustache. “I am no
turing and harvesting the plants instead of will legalise marijuana farming for export tion of venom for “Yet snake venom is very expensive. If joke; that’s is why I am very successful. I
the traditional staples and cash crops. and use the proceeds to pay off national sale to pharmaceuti- ventured into, it’s like a beehive, another neither drink, nor smoke, nor eat meat. I
debts to China,” reads a highlight in his cal firms. The skins level where Kenya can increase earnings,” am 62 years — sound and elaborate.”
What of a country where all families in manifesto. could earn cool cash says Wajackoya, whose policies include
rural areas are empowered by the govern- from leather and snationing trade in ivory. Corruption, which gobbles up a third of
ment to put up cages to breed various spe- Wajackoyah, if elected, would have Ke- bush meat indus- Kenya’s budget, is also on his spectrum.
cies of poisonous snakes for sale? nya sign out of World Trade Organisation tries. In a recent interview with People Daily, He says the Judiciary is an emblem of cor-
provisions and other treaties that bar sale he said:“We are also going to trade in ivory. ruption and some judges, magistrates and
Now stop imagining — this is the vision of snake venom, saying that while western Ivory and horns: We have enough elephants and we are not civil servants should be hanged if found
of Roots Party’s presidential candidate nations simply see the beauty of Kenya’s The party says going to follow the European systems of guilty of graft. Without remorse, he vows
George Wajackoyah. It is envisioned in the tourism, he sees lucrative, agro-medicine Kenya has enough saying that we should cull animals. That he would rule with an iron fist.
manifesto he and running-mate Justina deals that could earn Kenyans untold rev- elephants and rhi-
Wamae launched yesterday at Kenyatta In- enue. Wajackoyah says Roots Party would nos for aphrodisiac Hang the corrupt
ternational Convention Centre (KICC), as introduce snake farming aimed at venom and eccentric com- “Each day, Sh2 billion is lost to corrup-
they sought to woo Kenyans to their State extraction for sale to pharmaceutical firms, merce. tion. This money could have saved lives.
House bid. sale of skins to leather industries and ex- So, for every life lost due to corruption, my
port of bush meat to China and US. government would hang the thieves. A life
Unlike Deputy President William Ruto for a life,” he says.
and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Pay off debts To achieve this dream,Wajackoyah says
whose manifestoes are loaded with myriad “This is lucrative trade. We can batter he would suspend for six months some
proposals, Wajackoyah’s blueprint is sim- with the Chinese to pay off our debts.’’ parts of the Constitution to allow Kenyans
ple, with just 10 pillars. Wajackoyah has In Kenya, Wajackoyah’s manifestos a rethink.
been running a controversial, seemingly states, dogs and snakes are an unexploited Wajackoyah says Kenyans feel the law is
populist, campaign which has earned him national resource that his administration not good enough for them, going by past
considerable traction. would upscale to raise billions of shillings proposals to amend the Constitution
from China and western counties. The through the failed Building Bridges Ini-
Address all challenges earnings would pay off the country’s debt, tiative (BBI) spearheaded by former pre-
The self-styled marijuana promoter says which has risen to about Sh8 trillion. mier Raila Odinga and President Uhuru
he believes the 10 points are sufficient to Dog rearing, he says, would generate Kenyatta, as well as the Punguza Mzigo
address the country’s social, political and employment and development. “We will initiative by ThirdWay Alliance.
economic challenges. be the first African country to farm snakes. Under his regime, Nairobi would cease
From legalised cultivation and sale of The World Trade Organisation and other being the capital city in favour of Isiolo,
entities have banned extraction of snake with eight regional governments to em-
power local communities.
Wajackoya adds that Kenyans are tired,
overworked and overstressed. The rem-
edy to this, he adds, is a four-day work per
week in a 24-hour economy. Friday would
be a weekend and prayer day for the ap-
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by Alvin Mwangi David Mwaure says he’ll waive all by Mbugua Ng’ang’a It is no longer the playing field for oyah, perched on a hoisted golden
tax penalties. PD/KENNA CLAUDE the formal and stiff-upper-lipped seat from where he acknowledged
@benagitau @MbuguaNganga politicians but also for candidates greetings with a royal wave of his
been illegally obtained from Kenya who dare to think the unthink- hand and a wan smile lighting up
Agano Party presidential aspirant and is stashed abroad. He said his Some things are inexplicable. able and sell ideas considered far from his bearded Father Christmas
David Mwaure yesterday said he administration would constitute Who would have thought, at the from mainstream. Until recently, face, his green Safari suit reminis-
would lower the price of unga to a Truth and Recovery Commis- height of the clamour for multipar- few would have taken a candidate cent of Che Guevera.
Sh100 if elected as president. sion to assist in the recovery of ty politics, that a day would come likeWajackoyah seriously. Indeed,
corruptly-obtained funds. “I want when a presidential candidate es- when others cut from the same One would have been forgiven
Mwaure, who is set to launch his to be remembered as the President pousing what is basically an illegal cloth tried their luck in past elec- for thinking that the youth waving
manifesto on Monday, said Kenyans who will slay the dragon of corrup- idea would capture the attention of tions, they did not go as far. Abduba green, yellow and red flags were a
would be able to purchase maize tion, wastage, misadministration, both the media and Kenyans? Dida, who was vying for the presi- delegation from Jamaica. Only they
flour at affordable prices. bureaucracy and make Kenya top dency in 2013 under the Alliance were Kenyans who wanted to shake
country”, he said. For that was what happened for Real Change, he attracted con- the Roots Party tree at the mani-
“My manifesto will be radical and yesterday, when Roots Party presi- siderable attention, but most of it festo launch and have a great time
unique. I shall propose to return the Mwaure also petitioned the Inde- dential candidate GeorgeWajack- was restricted to social media. doing it, under the watchful eye of
unga subsidy and the price will be pendent Electoral and Boundaries oyah and his running mate Justina Jaymo Ule Msee, the party’s spokes-
below Sh100,” he said. Commission to deploy psychiatrists Wamae shook Kenya’s political tree ProfWajackoyah has breached man and MC for the night.
to assess the mental state of Roots during the launch of their mani- that barrier, making his way into
His promise came as Kenyans Party candidate GeorgeWajackoyah. festo at the Kenyatta International mainstream media, either by dint But even as the two scenarios
continue to grapple with the high Convention Centre (KICC) in Nai- of his personality or his election were playing themselves out,
cost of living that has so far seen the robi.What is more, he was compet- pledges – from suspending parts the one question that stood out,
cost of unga rise to Sh200 for a 2-kg ing for a supremacy of the airwaves of the Constitution if he wins, to and which will have far reaching
packet. Mwaure, at the same time, with the Deputy President,William smoking bhang in State House on implications, is how the media
promised to waive all tax penal- Ruto, who is also running for the his first day in office or using hemp navigated the thin line between
ties accrued by Kenyans from the presidency on a UDA ticket. rope to hang people convicted of the two extreme political presenta-
date he would be sworn in. This corruption. tions, which way Kenya is heading
would give Kenyans a new start, he That a candidate considered and the choices that voters ought to
pledged. mainstream would have to fight for Last night, as Ruto was talking make in the coming election. Clear-
attention with a rival who is consid- about the cost of food and public ly, we are in the fog of the campaign
“I shall be proposing to give a ered fringe – and whose ideas are as debt, television screens were split season’s end.
reduction on Pay AsYou Earn (Paye) outlandish as they are mesmerising to show young men in blue jeans
for every employee from the date I – could find himself in that situa- and white T-shirts dancing to a Reg- — The writer is the Managing
am sworn in,” he vowed. tion speaks volumes about how Ke- gae tune with their leader,Wajack- Editor, People Daily
nya’s political arena has expanded.
With corruption still a thorn in
the flesh of the country, Mwaure
promised to return the more than
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by Zadock Angira pected to report back on Monday ing period to commit crimes. ary disputes and access to resources
next week. Interior Ministry says voter brib- such as land, pasture and water.
@PeopleDailyKe
“All those officers on leave to be ery, hooliganism, intimidation of They include Meru-Isiolo, Meru-
The Inspector General of Police recalled and to be on duty by July 4, voters, and abuse of social media are Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo-Garissa, Kitui-
Hillary Mutyambai has recalled of- 2022,” Mbugua directed. some of the threats the government Tana River, Makueni-Taita Taveta
ficers who are on leave. is dealing during the elections. and Makueni-Kajiado boundaries.
Top security chiefs will also be on
All police officers are expected to duty for the entire period. Boundary conflicts Early this month, the government
be on duty to beef up security in the Already, the police have height- suspended the creation of new
elections period. Mutyambai, however, said the administration units and land adju-
service was well prepared to offer ened operations across the country, dication along counties’ boundaries
“Due to the forthcoming general security during the elections. especially in Marsabit and KerioVal- in the regions until after the elec-
election, no officers should be grant- ley and in some parts of Eastern and tions.
ed leave from July 1, 2022 unless on He said their priority focus has North Eastern regions.
medical grounds and with doctors’ been on the preventive rather than Matiang’i said the decision not to
recommendation,” the Deputy IG on the punitive, adding that the ser- A number of counties in these create new units was informed by
Edward Mbugua (pictured) wrote in vice was aware that there were op- regions have been experiencing the need to avoid exacerbating eth-
a memo to commanders. portunists and criminals who intend cross-border conflicts about bound- nic and clan disputes.
to take advantage of the electioneer-
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CS Matiang’i says the have been promoted to AIG. Peter Mwanzo George Seda Manasseh Musyoka Tom Odero
government is planning James Mugera, who has been acting as
to make redeployments in Lazarus Opicho of Judicial Police Unit, Kinoti’s Personal Assistant Lawrence Some
security sector the Nairobi Regional Police boss, has been Head of Reforms at DCI Eliud Langat, Dep- and DavidWafula of Child Protection Unit.
elevated to AIG and confirmed as the re- uty Director of Forensics Margaret Karanja
by Mathew Ndung’u gion’s police chief, replacing Augustine and Ziporah Mboroki of DCI Academy. On Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secre-
Nthumbi, who was moved to Vigilance tary Fred Matiang’i said the government is
@PeopleDailyKe House following the bungled police opera- Nakuru gangs planning to make several redeployments
tions at the Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums last Others who have been promoted to in the security sector to beef up security in
The National Police Service Commis- December. the countdown to the elections.
sion (NPSC) has promoted more than Commissioners of Police are Head of the
200 senior police officers in a move that is Training school Special Services Unit Pius Gitari, Narok “We shall deploy unprecedented fire and
expected to lead to a massive reshuffle of Mugera takes charge of Nairobi, which CCIO Mwenda Ethaiba and Peter Mwan- force on Nakuru gangs. Let no one come to
the officers ahead of the August 9 General zo, formerly Kasarani OCPD, who has been lecture me on human rights. Where were
Election. has been identified as one of the hotspots moved to Nakuru County to crackdown on you when people were being killed?We will
for possible election violence. the spiraling crime. not surrender any part of our lives. Anyone
The Edward Kinuthia-led Commission who is supporting them, harbouring them,
has promoted more than 10 senior officers Other promoted officers include Rose Also on the same rank are Deputy Head financing them will be treated as part of the
to the rank of Senior Assistant Inspector of Kuraru and Jacinta Muthoni (SAIG), Police of Operations at DCI headquarters Samuel criminals,” Matiang’i said in an reference
Police (SIAIG), 40 to Assistant Inspector Spokesman Bruno Shioso, DCI Head of Bett, Head of Fichua Uhalifu David Chebii, to the rising insecurity in the county.
of Police (AIG), more than 60 to Commis- Crime Intelligence and Research Bureau
sioner of Police (CP) while several others (CRIB) Paul Mumo, Coast Regional DCI
were elevated to Senior Superintendent of head Bernard BarasaWalumoli, Central Re-
Police. gion Police boss Manasseh Musyoka, DCI
Head of Railways Simoni MwangiWanderi
And for the first time since the promul- and Head of ballistics at the DCI Johnstone
gation of the 2010 Constitution that gave Mwongera.
birth to the new ranking system in the po-
lice service, ten senior officers from the Di- Nairobi Area DCI boss PaulWachira and
rectorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Amos Omuga of DCI Training school were
upgraded to AIG.

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gional police commander Tom Odero, his
North Eastern counterpart George Seda,

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by Harrison Kivisu Baya asked IEBC to consider using Bernice Mbugua The magistrate further fined prison. Arama was found guilty
tents within the compounds but not former Nakuru Lands registrars of abusing his office and author-
@PeopleDailyKe inside church buildings. @PeopleDailyKe John Mwaura, Daniel Kimori ity to fraudulently acquire plots
and Charles Birundu who were Nakuru Municipality Block 6/95
The Anglican Church of Kenya “I have reports that ACK Magogoni Nakuru TownWest MP Samuel charged alongside Arama Sh1 thereby displacing Muhammad
(ACK) Diocese of Mombasa has faulted in Kisauni has always been used as a Arama (right) was yesterday million each or to serve jail terms Nisar Ahmed.
the Independent Electoral and Bound- voting centre. I think it’s wrong and fined a total of Sh1.5 million or ranging from four to five years.
aries Commission (IEBC) for using we will not accept that to continue be- serve six years in jail in the Sh60 Arama and his co-accused
church buildings as polling stations. cause it is not allowed, “ he said. million land fraud. Lawyer Kennedy Begi Onkoba, were charged with committing
who was also charged with the offence between August 3,
The church has written to IEBC “Our faith allows us to vote but, it’s Senior Principal Magistrate Arama, was fined Sh520,000 for and August 11, 2015.
demanding degazettement of polling wrong for IEBC to allow people to vote VictorWakumile fined the legis-
stations that are inside churches. inside a church.We can only allow vot- lator Sh260,000 in six counts. Arama was charged with
ing to be done within the compound making a land sale agreement
Mombasa ACK bishop Alphonce but not inside the building,” said Baya. “I have considered the mitiga- without lawful authority in re-
Baya said converting churches into tion and sentencing guidelines spect of the plot, the property of
polling stations amounts to abuse of and I have noted that the prop- Nisar, purporting it to have been
places of worship. erty in question was restored and signed byYusuf Mustafa Ratemo.
therefore the accused never ben-
efited,” ruled the magistrate.

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The 439-acre portion
facing Lake Naivasha such as poultry pens, offices, dips, irri- rector of Public Prosecutions, the Kari director engaged sur-
was grabbed by allies gation and residential facilities. vide a letter Ref No. ODDP/ veyor James Kamwere Muriuki
of then President Moi CAM/ 2/ 657 dated August 5, for this work. After the survey,
over 25 years ago It had government installations such 2015, relating to grabbing of Kamwere identified four por-
as livestock research structures, staff research land in Naivasha,” tions, among them parcel 230
by Eric Wainaina houses, water tanks and a robust under- states EACC. measuring about 216 acres,
ground water reticulation system, some 231 (two acres for a tree nurs-
@EWainaina of which have been vandalised. The expansive property situ- ery), parcel 232 (19.7 acres for
ated on Naivasha-Maai Mahiu a fisheries unit) and parcel 233
The State has started the pro- Justice Mwangi Njoroge. Barred Pineapples Edge and The anti-graft agency also wants to Road, a few kilometres from (195 acres for a road reserve).
cess of recovering a Sh1.3 bil- Trojan Nominees from interfering with the land. PD/FILE prosecute Pineapples Edge and owners Naivasha Town, according to
lion piece of land reserved for of Trojan Nominees — Susan Nyambu- EACC, through one of its inves- However, on April 6, 1995,
Kenya Agricultural and Live- Justice Mwangi Njoroge, ra, John Wachira, Dora Kabura, Bertha tigative officer Julius Simotwo’s the parcels of land were allocat-
stock Research Organisation barred Pineapples Edge and Karugari, ChrisWambugu and a General sworn affidavit, is part of land ed to other parties, with parcel
(Kalro) in Naivasha, which was Trojan Nominees and their Wachira. On the list, too, is former Com- belonging to the quarantine 230 issued to Pineapples Edge.
grabbed by private developers agents from interfering with missioner of Land Wilson Gachanja, farm. It measures approxi-
26 years ago. the property dubbed Naiva- listed as a defendant in the suit. mately 2,578 acres set aside for On August 15, 1995, Gachan-
sha Municipality block 5/289, public use as a stock farm. ja, who is facing a litany of court
Papers filed in court state pending the hearing and de- The commission believes Gachanja cases related to theft of public
that the 439 acres of land, stra- termination of the suit. played a key role in the illegal allocation. The land had remained un- land, irregularly allocated this
tegically facing Lake Naivasha, der the veterinary department, land, together with parcel 233,
was grabbed by close associ- The Ethics and Anti-Cor- “The commission, through South Rift which transitioned to Kenya to Settlement Fund Trustees,
ates of late President Daniel ruption Commission (EACC) regional office, commenced investiga- Agricultural Research Institute which through a letter dated
arap Moi during his reign. It has been investigating the tions into allegations of irregular alien- (Kari), the precursor of Karlo. December 21, 1995, presented
had been reserved for a Vet- land with a view to having it ation and acquisition of public land a banker’s cheque of Sh7,060 as
erinary Quarantine Farm, the returned to public use. reserved for Karlo in Naivasha. This was It remained un-surveyed allotment fees.
only such station nationally through a complaint that was referred until August 20, 1984, when
for breeding livestock for ex- After it changed hands, the for investigation by the office of the Di-
port and import, and breeding property was turned into a
of indigenous chicken. breeding hub for indigenous
chicken, with infrastructure
Transferred again
It was also to be a lucerne
research and multiplication
centre for Sahiwal cattle. But
Pineapples Edge company
acquired it fraudulently and
later transferred it to Trojan
Nominees Ltd that is owned by
a lawyer and his family.
Yesterday, a High Court sit-
ting in Nakuru Town, through

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Health workers in cannot continue working
Murang’a county have without pay,” she said.
threatened to down tools
to protest delays in salary “We feel disregarded be-
payment. cause no one has addressed
these issues despite our
They claim the county numerous efforts to reach
government has not paid out to county officials”, she
them for the past two noted, adding: “We’re not
months, and have given it able to service our loans
five days to do so. and our lenders are on our
necks.We risk losing our
Addressing the press property through auction”.
in Murang’a, the medics,
led by spokesman Lucy Wangari Kihando, an-
Muthoni, said they are other official, said the med-
struggling to cater for basic ics will camp at the county
needs. “We have given the headquarters from morn-
county until Monday to pay ing to evening until they are
our dues, failure to which paid their salaries.
we shall down our tools.We
- Wangari Njuguna



Woman on TV show charged with

illegally wearing police uniform

A woman who allegedly hearing of the case.
masqueraded as a police of- The prosecution alleges that
ficer was yesterday charged in
a Nairobi court with illegally on June 29, 2022, at Royal Me-
wearing police uniform. dia Service premises within
Kilimani sub-county of Nai-
MonicahWamaitha Gitau robi county, she wore uniform
was arrested after an interview resembling the new medium-
on Inooro TV in which she blue attire of the Kenya Police
donned police attire. Service, without the authority
of the Inspector General (IG).
She denied the charge be-
fore Milimani Senior Principal She told officers she retired
Magistrate Bernard Ochoi. in 2011 from the Administra-
tion Police Service.
She was released on a cash
bail of Sh100,000 pending the - Alphonce Mung’ahu

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Copyright 2022 Ann Soy, the celebrated Kenyan journalist - & 7 * 0 # 0 / : 0 What is the role of an African journalist cover-
now working for BBC got under the skin of ing Africa?
Address mental Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, during 3XBOEB JT OP
health crisis fast a press briefing following the end of CHOGM The notion of journalistic responsibility
in Kigali. Should Ann have known better? QBSBEJTF BOE ,BHBNF reigns high in how the west covers itself.There
That two university students committed suicide JT OP BOHFM is no such thing, beyond academics, as uni-
in a span of three days over what they said was Rwanda had successfully hosted Com- versality of news values.Western media would
failure by their institution to clear them to gradu- monwealth Heads of Governments Meeting franca and the spats between Kigali and pseu- hardly show bloody faces of their conflict. The
ate raises questions that call for urgent interven- (CHOGM) in the capital Kigali. CHOGM is a do-hegemons is always just beneath the sur- dead white person would hardly be splashed
tion even as police investigate the matter. camaraderie of nations formerly ruled by the face. Joining CHOGM is probably indicative on the cover of a newspaper or television
United Kingdom and are English speaking. of this spat. It is perhaps no coincidence that screens.There is always the sense of rallying
Two families should not be burying their young while Kagame is the chairman of CHOGM, together in moments of adversity.
people, who have died before their prime and Rwanda may be an ill fit in CHOGM. Ini- his former minister for foreign affairs, Louise
even before they reach their most productive tially colonised by Germany before Belgium Mushikiwabo, is the Secretary General of La Should an African journalist, whatever me-
age. Irene Monica and Lenny Masiaga ought not took over for long, Rwanda’s lingua franca was Francophonie, the CHOGM counterpart in dia s/he may work for, local or international,
to have died, but their death is a wake up call for French. But that all changed beginning in the French speaking countries. not have the same sense of African social
all to give serious thought to mental health chal- 1990s following the civil war that left hundreds responsibility and solidarity when covering
lenges facing many Kenyans. of thousands of Rwandese dead and even It is in this mix that Soy jumped in. During Africa?This continent of the chocolate face
more displaced. that closing press briefing she asked Kagame a has always received the short end of the stick
For young people to take their lives, it means the double-barreled question: one had to do with in news coverage from time immemorial. It
society failed them; from the school to friends and It took a team of Rwandese exiles in Uganda Rwanda’s human rights record and secondly is often predictable what questions western
society at large. led by Fred Rwigyema and Paul Kagame to the values that the east African country would journalists would priorities in Africa: chaos,
bring a semblance of order in Kigali. In years bring to the leadership of CHOGM now that poverty, underdevelopment, corruption and
Graduation is the ultimate crown after years of to come, Kagame, president since 2000, Kagame was going to serve as the chairman of one can go on. Africans probably know better.
study. It is the goal any learner hopes to achieve changed the face of the country and Rwanda the body. Rwanda is no paradise and Kagame is no an-
in their youth and it is pegged on many demands of today is unrecognizable from the nation gel. But who would put these same questions
burdened on learners. However, it is not the only that butchered its own just four decades ago. It is almost certain that if that question had to DonaldTrump in the US, Boris Johnson in
goal in life. Monica has been trying to graduate for come from a white person Kagame would the UK,Vladimir Putin in Russia,Victor Orban
the last two years but she was not able to for vari- Kigali is clean, the public transport struc- have been more blistering in his response. But in Hungary? And more so at the end of a suc-
ous reasons. tured, the economy is growing and crime is he was restrained, even at one point referring cessful hosting of a conference?
low.The nation, now a member of the East to Soy as“my sister”. Yet the determination in
The frustrations took a toll and in spite of re- African Community, is open for business his voice was unmistakable.What values and The international media, however, has a
peated counseling, she could not take it anymore with newly constructed conference facilities human rights were Soy referring to, he seemed script when it comes to Africa. It is this script
and wrote to her loved ones that she hoped they dotting the capital. Rwanda is determined to to wonder. that Africans working for international media
would get over her death quickly. Masiaga’s body become a middle-income country in 10 years. need to change or just try. Should African
had stab wounds and was found dangling in his She is generally all that East Africa is struggling If the script had been changed and Kagame journalists do journalism differently whether
girlfriend’s house. to become. During this period of transition was a western leader, and Soy a westerner in Africa or abroad?
from a basket case, Kigali picked fight with the would the questions have been the same?
As a society, we’ve often piled pressure on learn- French who saw reality differently. Rwanda —The writer is the Dean, School of
ers that getting a degree is the only key to success switched from French to English as lingua Communication, Daystar University
and not having it makes one a failure. This is far
from the truth. The pressure has wrought de-
pression when young people encounter hurdles
standing in the way of their academic success. Af-
ter piling the pressure, we ignore signs of depres-
sion until it is too late.

An indication that we treat mental health in a
cavalier manner is highlighted in the manifestos
presidential candidates are launching. The can-
didates are talking about what they consider big
projects but ignoring the ticking time bomb that is
mental health.

Mental health has not been prioritised but all
sectors of life are reeling from its adverse effect.
Teachers, police officers, soldiers, students, work-
ers, parents are all falling into depression but not
enough help is coming their way. If we could all
play our parts, lives will be saved, careers will not
be terminated and the society will be healthier.

That is why we call upon every Kenyans to do
something about the mental welfare of their fam-
ily and friends.

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Kenyans must invest more to reap the peace dividend ODD L Y E N KO U
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Every five years, Kenyans vote to 7 * ." - 4 )" ) ing viewpoints and of one another.
elect leaders who will hold various To do so, we need to improve civic
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successes in political magnanim- on citizens, and the roles and respon-
ity, brotherhood and nationhood gradually secure and improve our Embracing the‘wajibu wangu’ sibilities we all share as one people. *RDWV UHOHDVHG
whenever the election season rolls collective way of life. rallying call of the Mkenya Daima ini- LQ 1HZ <RUN
around, one question citizens must tiative and which refers to a sense of For effective political change to &LW\ SDUN WR HDW
consider is if we are investing enough Citizenship in any peaceful nation calling and duty in championing the occur, young people must be encour- LQYDVLYH ZHHGV
as a people to reap the much-desired is also a privilege in many respects. It political and economic change we aged to participate in competitive
peace dividend. suggests everyone has a responsibil- want to see for Kenya, means living politics, beginning with increasing More than a dozen goats jour-
ity and a duty of care. Peace-building, up to the true spirit of the national their numbers within political party neyed to Riverside Park in New
Peace and stability provide us national cohesiveness and combat- anthem, which preaches love, peace, membership.This is a vital element York City onWednesday to feast
with protection and security in our ing political backwardness must and unity as espoused below; of our democracy that must be on weeds, a chemical-free way to
personal spaces as well as in our vari- consequently be embraced by all, strengthened and encouraged to cre- remove invasive species while add-
ous communities. It enables us to particularly the youth. Ee Mungu nguvu yetu / Ilete baraka ate a critical mass of young and active ing to the joys of nature.
continue with the critical mission of kwetu / Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi / change-makers who will rethink and
nation-building.This indicates that To build up the Kenyan pride, we Natukae na udugu / Amani na uhuru influence how politics are conducted The furry visitors arrived in
a flourishing Kenya is something we must first pledge allegiance to Kenya, / Raha tupate na ustawi. in the future. Manhattan from Green Goats farm
all want to see. Anyone intending its people and our national values, as in Rhinebeck, NewYork, earlier in
on sabotaging this unity or sowing defined in Article 10 of the Constitu- Amkeni ndugu zetu / Tufanye sote While voting is a personal choice, the day to gobble up overgrown
strife for whatever reason should be tion, on NationalValues and Prin- bidii / Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu / Nchi the consequence is collective, mean- brush - even species dangerous to
held accountable and rejected at the ciples of Governance. yetu ya / Kenya tunayoipenda / Tuwe ing that good or bad leadership will humans, like poison ivy.
ballot. tayari kuilinda. have an equal impact on all of us.
This commitment may be as “Have you seen this slope over
Choosing a political leader can simple as rejecting the‘cash for votes’ Natujenge taifa letu / Ee ndio wa- As Mkenya Daima, we believe it here? I am told it is the steepest riv-
be the most liberating civic duty on culture on an individual level. It may jibu wetu / Kenya istahili heshima / is possible to make peace and cohe- er bank east of the Palisades,” said
behalf of one’s country and country- mean rejecting the‘mtu wetu’ syn- Tuungane mikono pamoja kazini / siveness a long-term and tangible John Herrold, interim president
men when done based on merit and drome, which is riddled with politics Kila siku tuwe nashukrani. result of our five-year election cycles. and chief executive of the Riverside
integrity.Those who wish to run for of division at the local level, or it may Let us vote for peace and prosperity Park Conservancy.
the delegated seats must understand mean working in earnest to slay the This is the trade-off we must make for our land and nation on August 9.
that political leadership is a vocation demon of‘kitu kidogo’ at the national to maintain peace, development, “Imagine trying to keep your
to serve the nation. Even in acqui- level. and stability, which can only be — The writer is the Chairman balance while you’re pulling out in-
escence, a political leader’s job is to achieved by equal tolerance of differ- of the Mkenya Daima Initiative vasive plants so that you can plant
native species that will better hold
Steering Committee the soil and provide better habitat
for the wildlife.”
Morocco won’t give migrants trafficking gangs a chance
Goats are an ingenious approach
On June 25, an assault by illegal " .# " #&33" ;; " , - " " 4 4 & - an enlightened governance of Migra- to weed removal, harnessing their
migrants near the City of Nador, tion in the continent. natural hunger for leafy greens as
Northern east of Morocco, resulted in 5IF HPWFSONFOU DPNNJUT UP QSPUFDU the primary mechanism behind
the death of 23 migrants and injury Since 2016, Morocco has pushed the task, which traditionally in-
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under observation in the hospital. Ceuta and Melilla (with 50 in 2021
During the assault, 140 law enforce- with militia profiles and former mili- (SNIA), initiated in 2013 under the and 12 till last May. In the past five “They love this stuff,” said Her-
ment officers were also injured. taries from destabilised and conflict RoyalVision of his Majesty Moham- years, Morocco has fought and dis- rold.“They eat poison ivy, they eat
countries. medVI, King of Morocco, who had mantled more than 1,300 trafficking the porcelain berry, they eat the
According to the Director of Migra- consecrated at its core, an inclusive networks (256 in 2021 and 100 till last multiflora rose and that’s what
tion and Border Surveillance at the Moroccan authorities deplore the and solidarity-based approach in May). Since 2017, more than 360,000 we’re trying to get rid of.”
Morocco Ministry of Interior, Khalid violent assaults, which they believe line with the African vocation of the irregular migration attempts have
ZeroulaiWali, on Friday (June 24), were pre-planned by well executed Kingdom. been aborted (63,000 last year and Of the 20 goats, four will call
local authorities had intervened in by trained leaders who attacked 26,000 till May). Riverside Park home through the
Nador to stop the violent assaults armed forces with machetes, sticks, It is thanks to the remarkable end of summer, eating their way
perpetrated by African migrants stones and knives. migration policy that has been wel- The human dimension of Moroc- through two acres of the park.
who attempted to cross the border comed internationally and in the co’s migration policy has been trans-
to reach the enclaves of Ceuta and The authorities will pursue a mer- African continent that Mohammed lated with voluntary returns from —Reuters
Mellila. People fleeing poverty and ciless mechanism against the net- VI has been nominated Champion which migrants who wished to return
violence sometimes make mass at- works and reinforce its cooperation of Migration in Africa. In addition, to their countries of origin in a com- TRUTHIS: Dedication to God’s word is not a one
tempts to reach Melilla and other with partners in the framework of thanks to SNIA, 50,000 African mi- plete respect of their dignity and hu- time choice.... it is a daily challenge.
Spanish territory on the North Afri- shared responsibility and the coun- grants have had their administrative man rights have benefited. Indeed,
can coast, Ceuta, as a springboard tries’ major contribution to regional status regularised in Morocco, and since 2018, more than 8,100 African
to continental Europe.This exposes security.The government reiterates benefitted from a social and eco- migrants have benefitted courtesy of
them vagaries of migrant trafficking its commitment to reinforce the an- nomic integration with full access the Ministry of Interior facilitation. I
networks. choring of its migration governance to job opportunities, education and can’t forget to mention the IOMVol-
that is humanistic and solidarity- health services with an equal treat- untary return program which in 2021
This human tragedy has dem- based to protect vulnerable migrants ment with Moroccan citizens. allowed the return of 2,400 migrants
onstrated the extreme danger and and victims of trafficking networks, to their homes and more than 1,100
violence of migrants trafficking and will do all it can to impede those The initiative has prompted two in 2020, with the cooperation of am-
networks who don’t fear to take risks criminal networks from diverting the strong actions that have consolidated bassadors of African countries who
with a total denial of the sanctity of noble dimension of migration. the continental governance of migra- contributed in the identification and
people’s lives.The networks are mak- tion—the African Agenda for Migra- the delivery of passes to their citizens.
ing use of schemes of great violence The vision on migration gover- tion and the African Observatory on
during the planned quasi-military nance is articulated in the National Migration—which will contribute to — The writer is ambassador of
attacks perpetrated by assailants Strategy of Immigration and Asylum the Kingdom of Morocco to Kenya

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We need both registers at poll stations I insist I want to be senator for Makueni Prof divorces PhD wife, marries maid You’ve tormented Sakaja enough!

@makaumutua: UDA says it wants only the elec- @governorkibwana: My competitors say I am @amerix: It is better to marry an illiterate @smutoro: The on-and-off recognition of
tronic register of voters, and rejects the use of the old, Senate is for the young. I should retire. Further submissive woman than a rude career woman Johnson Sakaja’s degree reflects badly on
manual register. Why? Because UDA knows it’s they allege position is inferior to governor’s. Alter- who when you ask for a cup of tea after a tire- CUE. They have tormented him enough.
easier to rig an election if you don’t allow the use natively, I should seek a position in the Azimio gov- some day, she points at the microwave with her It’s excessive. But he will go upto the bal-
of the manual register to complement the elec- ernment. My ambition is to serve the Devolution mouth. You will understand why a professor lot. There will be no shortcut to power.
tronic one. We must use both registers! Cause in Senate for Makueni and the country. divorced his PhD wife and married the maid.

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KNCHR chair Roseline Odede (centre) flanked by Irene Githinji during political campaign activities,” said Bombaba, Kisii where MCA aspirant was at-
(from left) by Commissioners Sarah Bonaya, Odede, in a press conference held at KNCHR tacked in his home by unknown assailants.
Raymond Nyeris (vice chair), Bernard Mogesa @PeopleDailyKe offices in Nairobi.
(CEO) and Commissioner Dennis Wamalwa PD/ The third case KNCHR recorded was in
The Kenya National Commission on Hu- She said the Commission has documented May, after a banditry attack on the border of
PHILLIP KAMAKYA man Rights (KNCHR) yesterday said it has the 149 cases in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kakamega, Marakwet and Baringo East which resulted in
documented at least 149 cases of inducement Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Machakos andVihiga. the death of a primary school teacher and the
and undue influence of voters. Out of the total cases, 11 stemmed from the party nominations could not be conducted.
political parties’ nomination exercise.
KNCHR chairperson, Roseline Odede On misuse of public resources, Odede
regretted some candidates have resorted to KNCHR has also raised concerns over cases made reference to Section 14 of the Election
inducement of voters, which is contrary to of killings in Nairobi, Kisii and Baringo, hav- Offences Act, which bars the use of public
Section 9 of the Election Offences Act. “The ing documented three of them. resources in political activities by aspirants or
Commission has recorded cases of candi- any other person.
dates who have been distributing branded In Nairobi, the Commission said a man
merchandise and giveaways during the nomi- was allegedly killed by civilians in Mathare She said the Commission has been docu-
nation exercises, camouflaged campaign North as he distributed campaign materials menting use of public resources by aspirants
relief food and open distribution of money in February. and candidates during campaigns, which is
giving them undue advantage over others.
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Raila Odinga’s running mate with the counties to foster Babacare health Ida Odinga addresses public after she and Azimio la Umoja
in security scare after object programme. presidential candidate, Raila Odinga’s running mate, Martha by Kepher Otieno
held by policeman goes off Karua launched Kisii County Gender-based Violence and Drug
in a Gusii Stadium gathering “We ask for your votes with humility so rehabilitation Centre, yesterday. PD/ROBERT OCHORO @PeopleDailyKe
that Odinga becomes the fifth president. I
by Robert Ochoro want us to recall that our country is in dan- SCARE AT Rehabilitation centre, Doctors Plaza and Azimio la Umoja leaders have dis-
ger. If we do not vote wisely, we will land in KARUA Mother and Child Hospital where they missed claims by the Kenya Kwanza
@PeopleDailyKe a ditch,” Karua said at Kisii Teaching and RALLY lauded the county government for the facil- Alliance the State had secretly mort-
Referral Hospital. ities, saying they were aligned to Babacare. gaged Mombasa, Lamu and Kisumu
An Azimio la Umoja campaign at Gusii Teargas can- ports to a Dubai-based firm.
Stadium, Kisii county yesterday ended She appealed to Kenyans to ensure the ister exploded Ongwae appealed to the national gov-
prematurely after a device believed to be country remains peaceful and get their due shortly before ernment to equip the hospital, adding the The leaders termed the allegations
a teargas canister exploded shortly before rights, adding once Raila wins and forms the coalition’s county has trained adequate experts to as an outrageous ‘black propaganda’
the coalition’s presidential candidate run- the government, he will care for their rivals. presidential can- treat various diseases. that cannot be authenticated and
ning mate Martha Karua started address- didate running accused the Kenya Kwanza Alliance
ing the gathering. “In the Azimio government, Kenyans mate Martha “When I took over in 2013, the county leaders of lying to Kenyans.
will get free education from primary to uni- Karua started had two specialists and 16 doctors. Now
Karua and other leaders were whisked to versity and benefit from Babacare health addressing the we have 180 doctors specialising in various The Kenya Kwanza leaders led by
safety during the stampede as members of program. The government will pay insur- gathering fields,” Ongwae said. Musalia Mudavadi onWednesday
the public scampered for safety on the in- ance for poor people to access free quality claimed President Uhuru Kenyatta
cident which left several people including health care,” Karua said. Police spokes- Arati, who drummed up support for Raila and Azimio leader Raila Odinga were
journalists injured and chairs broken. man Bruno pledged to support the hospital if elected privy to the ports deal. He also alleged
Raila’s wife, Ida Odinga urged Gusii resi- Shioso said they governor as Obure called for collaboration the deal was signed by Treasury Cabi-
Members of the public had a brief ex- dents to vote as a bloc to propel Raila to had received a between the county and the national gov- net Secretary UkurYattani, claims yet
change with police officers throwing chairs State House and urged Karua to ensure that complaint over ernment to make the hospital operational. to be substantiated.
at them, forcing the police to lob tear gas- the mother to child hospital is equipped to an incident in
canisters to calm the chaotic scene. enhance health care services, adding that which a teargas “We are happy with what Ongwae has “Why would a government with
her father and mother work at the hospital was discharged done and I will add to it if I am elected gov- less than five weeks to leave office
Police spokesman Bruno Shioso said fifty years ago and was happy to be recon- at the event and ernor. We are peaceful, harmonious and hurriedly and secretly auction the
they had received a complaint over an in- nected with the facility. had commenced work together,” Arati said. operations, development, redevelop-
cident in which a teargas was discharged investigation ment and management of our ports
at the event and had commenced investi- “People in Nyanza are under Azimio and Incident condemned to a foreign country?” Mudavadi
gation. belong to Raila.This is an election year and Residents Obure said the hospital was a milestone asked.
you have to weigh the candidates and elect condemned the
“NPS wishes to inform the public that the best,” Ida said incident and by governor Ongwae, saying it will not only Yesterday,Wiper leader Kalonzo
preliminary investigation into the dis- appealed to benefit Gusii people and parts of Western Musyoka and Mombasa governor
charge of the teargas at the public meeting Simba Arati, Dagoretti North MP, gov- investigators to region. Obino Nyambane, an elder con- Hassan Joho and Suna East MP Junet
presided over by Hon Martha Karua who is ernor James Ongwae, Kitutu Chache probe whoever demned the incident and appealed to in- Mohammed claimed the matter was
the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Alliance Senator, Richard Onyonka, Woman Reps was culpable for vestigators to probe whoever was culpable discussed in the cabinet.
presidential running mate, has established Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Sabina Chege the explosion for the explosion and take action to deter
that the person responsible for the incident (Murang’a), Janet Ongera ( Kisii) Governor and take action to others. They claimed Deputy President
is a police officer,” read the NPS statement candidate Chris Obure, Omingo Magara deter others William Ruto who is a member of
by Spokesperson Bruno Shioso. who addressed the rally and campaigned “No such a thing has happened here. It Cabinet approved the deal.
for Raila Odinga before Karua. is the police who handle teargas. Police
“Firm and decisive action will be taken were here since 6am. Who is responsible?” “We have reliable information
on anyone found responsible for the act Commissioned hospital Obino posed as several residents demand- pointing out that the Deputy Presi-
leading to discharge of the teargas,” said Health Principal Secretary, Susan Moch- ed a thorough probe to unearth those who dent was privy to a cabinet meeting
Shioso in a statement to newsrooms after planned to disrupt the meeting. Terming where the issues of the ports were ex-
the incident. ache who attended the commissioning of the incident shameful and uncalled for, he tensively discussed,’’ said Kalonzo.
the centre, Doctors Plaza and the Mother appealed to the Internal Security minister,
Leaders who addressed the public in and Child Hospital said the hospital would Dr Fred Matiang’i to intervene and ensure He spoke as Joho absolved Presi-
Kisii town as they headed to Kisii Teaching address the needs of Universal Health Care that whoever responsible was arrested. dent Uhuru and handshake partner
and Referral Hospital urged the residents (UHC) and reduce maternal deaths from Raila Odinga from the accusations,
to vote for Raila Odinga during the August 70 per cent to 38. saying they were clean on the alleged
9 General Election. ports deal. Kalonzo and Joho pointed
“ The government will support the hos- out that since Raila was not in gov-
She said Raila is a patriot who fought pital to benefit mothers and children in ernment, there is no way he could
for the constitution and rights of Kenyans, the region. Mothers will give birth at the have transacted such lump sum busi-
adding the national government will work hospital and benefit from the Linda Mama ness on behalf of the government.
programme,” Mochache said.
“The allegations by our opponents
Earlier, Karua and Ida had commis- are a mere attempt to pre-empt their
sioned, Gender Based Violence and Drug imminent defeat in the upcoming
August 9, General Elections,’’ Kalonzo
said. The leaders said the port allega-
tions will be addressed as one of the
priority projects in the first early days
of the Azimio administration.

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by Jeremiah Kiplagat and Mu- in bettering local journalism. views on media freedom in Kenya, prime time years identified himself
kalo Kwayera “Joe Kadhi was a truly gifted, dedi- that led to the establishment of the with a groovy Afro hairstyle, bow ties
Media Council of Kenya and the de- and Kaunda suits. Eloquent, sharp-
@PeopleDailyKe cated and enthusiastic journalist who velopment of the Code of Conduct for tongued, strict both in verbal and
leaves behind an extraordinary body the Practice of Journalism in Kenya,” printed word, was an unswerving
President Uhuru Kenyatta led the of work,” said Ruto. added MCK. Journalists who had stickler to the rule book.
nation to mourn veteran media prac- benefitted from his pot of knowledge
titioner and trainer Joe Kadhi (pic- Media Council of Kenya said Joe said he contributed greatly to the Born and brought up in the sprawl-
tured) who passed on yesterday. was a strong believer in media ethics growth of the industry. ing Majengo slums of Nairobi, Joe
praising him for his commitment to rose to become one of Kenya’s most
Although he left the newsroom ensure junior colleagues remained Top mentor celebrated writers, editors, managers,
years back opting to put his focus and true to their calling. Royal Media Services Editorial trainers and opinion shapers with a
energy on training journalists, Kadhi, respected mastery of both English
who was buried yesterday afternoon “Joe’s strong belief in journalistic Director Linus Kaikai said the media and Swahili languages.
at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi, re- ethics became synonymous with industry had lost a mentor and a
mained a popular practitioner within his journalism specialty. Despite his legend.“Sad day; veteran journalist Kadhi ranks among the first crop
the local and regional media circles. age, Joe was vibrant on his Facebook Joe Kadhi has passed on.We have of eminent post-colonial African
page engaging on journalistic ethics,” lost a mentor, professional guardian, scribes to chronicle events of the
“Joe Kadhi was a great Kenyan. He MCK said in a statement. legendary trainer and a pioneer of the nascent Kenyan Republic after its
was a patriot who worked hard to golden generation,” said Kaikai. independence in 1963, among them
ensure the public was well informed MCK added that his expertise Peter Mwaura, George Githi, Hill-
through objective reporting,” Presi- had been tapped when the media Kadhi, who was a man of letters, ary Ngweno, George Mbugguss, Joe
dent Kenyatta said in his tribute. regulator was developing its Code of and belonged to a rare breed of pro- Hamisi, Boaz Omori, Hafidh Ali and
Conduct. fessional pace-setters, during his Philip Ochieng.
Deputy PresidentWilliam Ruto
also praised him for his enthusiasm “He was a member of the taskforce
that toured the country to collect

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Former Nigerian President by George Kebaso
Goodluck Jonathan reveals
leaders promised to keep @@Morarak
peace and harmony before,
during and after elections National Hospital Insurance Fund
(NHIF) yesterday renewed its reim-
by Hillary Mageka Deputy President William Ruto when he met election observers led by former Nigerian President Goodluck bursement contracts with private and
Jonathan in Nairobi, yesterday. PD/DPPS faith-based hospitals after months of
@ @hillarymageka push-and-pull giving the Universal
IN BRIEF “Concerns that the polling station level candidates have been harassed online and Health Coverage (UHC) a new lease
International election observers yester- final results for the presidential election have suffered from verbal abuse and other of life.
day announced that they had secured a Kenyans will will not be publicly available in any other acts of psychological violence,” said Bhebe.
commitment from presidential candidates go to the polls on format beyond the scanned images of To accelerate the national roll out of
William Ruto of Kenya Kwanza Alliance and August 9, 2022 to the Form 34 A, which is a step back from Apathy among the young people that the UHC, the government is depend-
his One-Kenya counterpart Raila Odinga elect new lead- 2017,” the statement reads, adding that it make up a disproportionate bulk of the ing on a balanced working relation-
that they would accept the outcome of the ers. is a counter to open data, best practices electorate, but remain underrepresented ship between the country’s health
August 9 polls. regarding the voter register. in the forces’ role and political processes, insurer and hospitals; both public and
IEBC has election observers noted has not been private. The signing of new contracts
Former Nigerian President Goodluck cleared four Register of voters keenly addressed. presided over by Health Cabinet Sec-
Jonathan, who is leading the delegation presidential The Independent Electoral and Bound- retary, Mutahi Kagwe at NHIF board-
said Ruto, who is running for the presiden- candidates to “What education tactics have over- room, will commence today, and will
cy on the Kenya Kwanza-affiliated United battle it out in the aries Commission (IEBC) recently an- looked the main avenues where young be in effect for 2 years.
Democratic Alliance (UDA)ticket and Azi- contest. nounced that it will not provide an accom- people receive and share information is
mio’s Raila promised the international ob- panying hardcopy of the register of voters social media platforms,” he said. “Thus, the contracts will be either
servers that they would accept the election More than 22 at polling stations alongside the biometric comprehensive — where the mem-
outcome and will keep peace and harmony. million Kenyans kit, resulting in concerns from some stake- And then concerning both education bers will walk in and out without
have been reg- holders and a subsequent court petition; and citizen observation, they reckoned paying — or non-comprehensive
“Even though we don’t have magical istered to vote in alleging a violation of the election law. that many interlocutors have not delayed whereby if a member chooses to go to
powers to read their mind, but from what the exercise. the start in voter education activities. a facility, then they would top up,” the
they told us, they are willing to first and The observers also regretted election- CS said, noting that the new contracts
foremost tell the people of Kenya that they IEBC said it related disinformation, hate speech online “The stakes for the upcoming elections will accommodate the concerns of
will accept the results and they will make will use elec- violence against women in social media are high.The country’s history of contested Kenyans and accredited hospitals
sure there will be no violence,” said Jona- tronic voter reg- platforms as well as security authorities’ elections is in tandem with intensifying through three core benefit packages
than. “They also agreed that well, if they ister only. preparedness to deal with issues of mis- campaigns and the public. Lack of confi- and affiliated aspects.
lose the election, they will accept the re- leading or false claims being made about dence in institutions may predispose can-
sults. That is what they told us verbally,” he the counting the transmission of finalisa- didates to challenge the results,” they said. Initially, the government and faith-
added. tion of the election results. based hospitals had comprehensive
They held that it is paramount that po- contracts, while the private hospitals
However, the observers have cast doubt “Interlocutors noted that several women litical context contestants act in good faith have a non-comprehensive contract.
on the electoral agency’s preparedness for and for election processes to be well under-
the transmission of election results saying stood transparent and verifiable. One of the key features of the con-
there is lack of proactive communication tracts is a standardised re-imburse-
and expectation setting regarding the tim- ment rate across all healthcare provid-
ing and details of the results process. ers as per the Kenya Essential Package
for Health levels of care.
The International Republican Institute
and National Democratic Institute say In the new move which the CS
there is need for additional simulations described as a win-win for both the
that could help identify potential pitfalls hospitals and the patients, the medi-
and improve troubleshooting, especially cal outpatient has been enhanced to
for polling stations that lack sufficient cel- cover seven categories of essential
lular coverage. basic lab tests, payment model risk-
adjusted for five most common non-
“Concerns that the slow transfer of the communicable diseases.
data for protocols may create a protracted
results tabulation and finalisation process “I urge Kenyans to register for NHIF
that could contribute to tensions and mis- so as to access health services in 7,600
understandings,” they said in a statement accredited facilities countrywide,”
read by Barbara Bhebe. NHIF Board chair, Lewis Nguyai said.

Kenya Association of Private Hos-
pitals chairman Abdi Mohamed
welcomed the move by NHIF to com-
prehensively cover for dialysis services
without co-payment from patients.

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Village women call on

authorities to tackle brews

University rebuffs claims linking tectives visited the scene and broke into Women from Kianganga longer able to sire children
incidents to missing exam marks the room where they found the deceased village in Gatundu North alongside providing basic
that may have denied the victims hanging from the bathroom door,” said are up in arms with local necessities for their family.
opportunity to graduate Muthoni. authorities for failing to The women complained
contain high uptake of il- the men have abandoned
by People Daily Team The body was taken to General Kago licit brews in the area which them and their homes and
Funeral Home in Thika awaiting autopsy. have made local men un- now live at concealed drink-
@PeopleDailyKe productive. Furious that re- ing dens where they drink
Monica is reported to have complained emergence of illicit brews from dawn to dusk. In 2018,
Mystery surrounds the death of two to her friends that she was frustrated by the in the remote area rendered Interior Cabinet Secretary
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture fact that she was not graduating and had most men zombies, con- Fred Matiang’i launched
and Technology (JKUAT) students who on several occasions engaged the univer- cerned women expressed a countrywide crackdown
died from suspected suicide in the past sity over the matter unsuccessfully. their dissatisfaction with of illicit brews and drugs at
week over alleged delayed graduation the sluggish nature of law Makwa, perhaps signaling
blamed on missing exam marks. On Saturday, another student is said to enforcers in curbing the how deep the menace had
have committed suicide just three days menace. Led by IreneWan- become in the town.
The body of Irene Monica, 26, a Fourth before his graduation. It is believed Lenny yoike, the irate women de-
Year student in the School of Business Jesse Masaga took his life due to missing cried their husbands are no -Mathew Ndung’u
Computing, was found in a bathroom in- marks. He was found dead by his girlfriend
side her apartment in Juja onWednesday. 1):--*4 .65)0/* inside her room at Maya Apartments along Cohen sister wants justice
Kenya Road, having hang himself in the
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another male student, also a Fourth Year,
was reported to have committed suicide UIF TBNF JOTUJUVUJPO IBWF “He also had stab wounds on the chest,” The late Tob Cohen’s in her evidence-in-chief,
inside his room on Saturday. DPNNJUUFE TVJDJEF JO TVDI a police report said. sister Gabriel HannahVan by family lawyer Dunstan
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While the university has dispelled The body was also taken to General Kago Court she wants justice for courtWairimu forced the
claims of having denied the two oppor- around her neck,” Muthoni told journal- mortuary to await a post-mortem. her late brother as the legal marriage with her brother,
tunity to graduate, police yesterday said ists yesterday. battle for the businessman’s addingWairimu alleg-
Monica died the same day she was to ob- Police have appealed to the university estate continued. Gabriella edly threatened Cohen
tain her degree during the university’s 38th According to her, Monica had left a note administration to address rising incidents made the statement while with deportation should
graduation ceremony. urging her parents, friends and college of suicide. testifying in a case in which he have declined to marry
mates to be strong. former wife SarahWairimu her.“Sarah had told my
Details have emerged indicating Mon- “The fact that two students of the same who denied killing Cohen brother if he doesn’t accept
ica, who was to graduate in 2020 but was “No one is to blame. It is all my fault. I’m institution have committed suicide in such at their Nairobi’s residence the marriage, he will be de-
locked out when all learning institutions sorry. I really hope you will get over it soon. quick succession is worrying. It is time the in 2019 is claiming share of ported,” she said. Gabriella
were closed as a measure to combat the Thank you for everything,” the suicide university takes corrective measures,” said the late Cohen’s property. testified Cohen never had
spread of Covid-19, had missing marks. note seen by the People Daily read in full. the police commander. “Yes, I want justice before children with his first wife a
I die because I am 70 years Dutch and never had a child
Juja Sub-County police commander Monica’s brother had visited her for two She asked the administration to con- old,” she told trial judge, with Wairimu.
Phyllis Muthoni, said Monica had re- days in a row but she did not open the door sider offering counselling services to learn- Justice Mugure Thande. Led
ceived several counselling sessions from for him. On the second visit, he peeped ers, many of whom may be going through - Alphonse Mung’ahu
her brother although she eventually de- through the window and saw Monica’s stressful life experiences.
cided to take her life. phone on the table with its SIM card re- Court: IEBC commissioner
moved. That was when he went to report However, the university through its
“(She) was found dangling from the the matter at the Muigai Inn police post on communication officer, Dr Joan Mutua,
bathroom door frame with a piece of cloth Tuesday afternoon. denied accusations it had denied any stu-
dent the opportunity to graduate.
“Our officers accompanied by DCI de-
- Reporting by Zaddock Angira, Mathew
Ndung’u and Oliver Musembi

hiring was unconstitutional

Getting An Independent Electoral bars persons who have at
home by and Boundaries Commis- any time within the preced-
all means sion (IEBC) commissioner ing five years vied for MP
Irene Cherop Masit has or MCA seats from being
A boda boda operator suffered a blow after the appointed as commissioner
ferrying high school High Court ruled her ap- at the electoral agency. “She
students home pointment to the electoral was ineligible for appoint-
maneuvers through a body was unconstitutional. ment as a member of IEBC
traffic jam in Gitimbine Justice Anthony Mrima since she had stood for an
area of Meru town, however did not revoke her election as an MP in 2017
yesterday. This comes appointment to avoid inter- and lost. Five years had not
after schools closed fering with the August polls. lapsed at the time of her ap-
to mark the end of The judge noted Masit was pointment,” said the judge.
first term leading to ineligible for appointment The judge while declining
high demand for the since five years had not to revoke her appointment
means of transport. lapsed from the time she noted that it would interfere
contested for an MP seat in with the ongoing prepara-
PD/GERALD ITHANA 2017. Masit contested for tions for the General Elec-
theWoman Representative tion and cause constitu-
post in Elgeyo Marakwet tional crisis.
County. The constitution
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Construction of a sewerage sys- ing a sewer line, which will serve the project since land dispute had al- four weeks. “The land will be used to
tem to serve Kenol and Kabati towns two fast growing towns along Nai- ready been resolved.
in Murang’a South has kicked off. robi – Nyeri highway. construct a sewage treatment plant
AWDA sewerage and sanitation
The development comes after OnWednesday, the County De- manager Engineer James Muturi with a capacity to treat more than 3,
a land tussle pitting the govern- velopment Implementation and told the committee the project was
ment and Del Monte Company was Coordination Committee (CDICC) delayed due to a land tussle on 000 cubic metres on a daily basis,”
solved giving a leeway for full imple- led by the County Commissioner where the sewer treatment plant
mentation of the project aimed at Karuku Ngumo visited the project to will be constructed. said the manager.
improving sanitation in the two establish the progress of the project
urban centres. which is funded at Sh689 million. He affirmed the contractor has The project is funded by the Af-
already been handed the 50-acre
The government through Athi The committee urged the con- piece of land and preparation of the rican Development Bank and the
WaterWorks Development Agency tractor to mobilise more people ground has started promising to put
(AWDA) is earmarked at construct- back to work so as to fast track the up visible structures in a period of government of Kenya is slated to

be completed in April 2023. “The

project started back in 2020 but

was delayed due to land issues but

completion date has been revised,”

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contributions but spend employers to cut production while laying costs of Sh5.7 billion in 2019 and Sh5.4
the rest on staff and off workers to cut costs. billion in 2020 with staff costs standing at by Herald Aloo tion report. Over the last one
administrative costs Sh1.5 billion per year. month, wheat flour posted the
“Member contributions dropped by 2.5 @heraldaloo sharpest increase in prices, at
by John Otini per cent from Sh15.1 billion to KSh14.7 This means that over 50 per cent of the 12.7 percent to Sh186.9 per 2
billion in 2020,” said the Auditor General members’ contributions went to salaries More pain face households kilogram packet compared to
@PeopleDailyKe in the latest report. The benefits paid to and administration costs. as inflation hit a five-year high Sh165.89 witnessed in May.
members that year also dropped from of 7.9 per cent in June, breach-
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Sh4.9 billion to Sh4.4 billion, leaving the been steadily increasing its ownership in ing the upper limit of 7.5 per Maize flour was not includ-
faces criticism for spending more than 2.5 parastatal with a net supply of over Sh10 the lender over the years. cent set by the Central Bank of ed in the basket of household
per cent of assets under its management billion for investments. NSSF’s invest- Kenya (CBK) aimed at keeping goods sampled over the pe-
on operating costs instead of 1 per cent. ment income rose to Sh20 billion up from NSSF had a 6.12 per cent ownership in inflation at bay. riod, but had hit Sh147.5 per
Sh18 billion in 2019 making the parastatal the bank in March 2019 and has been rais- 2kg in May compared to over
Industry experts and employees who a cash cow. Net assets also increased from ing it from purchase of more shares be- The rise in the cost of living Sh200 current retail prices in
spoke to the Business Hub say the para- Sh235 billion in 2019 to Sh245 billion sides the transfer of its previous stake in from 7.1 per cent in May sig- most shops.The price of one
statal responsible for collection, safekeep- thanks to increases in investment income. National Bank of Kenya (NBK) into shares nals the government’s contin- litre cooking oil increased
ing, investment and distribution of retire- of the country’s second-largest bank. ued inability to keep the infla- to Sh387, about a 4.7 per
ment funds of employees is misusing their More shares tion within its preferred target cent surge from the previous
hard earned savings. The National Social Security Fund has NSSF’s latest additional investment in despite its numerous subsidy Sh370.
KCB comes as banks, in general, are post- programmes.
Data shows that NSSF had operating bought an additional 11.7 million shares ing strong profit growth, recovering from Knock-on effect
costs of Sh5.7 billion in 2019 and Sh5.4 of KCB Group, raising its stake to a new the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic New data from Kenya Na- On the back of an increase
billion in 2020 with staff costs standing at high of 8.38 per cent. According to the which caused a sharp increase in defaults tional Bureau of Statistics
Sh1.5 billion per year, meaning that over bank’s shareholder register, the fund and provisions early on. (KNBS) mirrors the outcome in prices for all the three types
50 per cent of the members’ contributions raised its holdings of KCB shares to 269.2 of higher food and fuel prices of fuel, which soared by Sh9
went to salaries and administration costs. million in March. The extra shares have a KCB Group recorded a 74 per cent rise over recent months which has in May, there was a knock-on
current market value of Sh440.5 million. in net earnings to Sh34.2 billion in 2021, left Kenyans with sticker-price effect on the cost of transpor-
“That’s like 2.5 per cent of assets under which the lender attributed to growth in shocks as they purchase es- tation. The Transport Index in-
management AUM on costs. Still too high. The State-controlled fund, which is total income and reduction in loan loss sential goods. creased by 0.9 per cent during
The market average in private admin- the second-largest investor in KCB after provision charge as it steadily moved to the review period.
istrators is at less than 1 per cent. There National Treasury with a 19.76 stake, has the post-Covid-19 recovery phase. The last time inflation
was a time when it was almost 5 per cent surpassed the target was in There was, however, relief as
though, so they have come from far,” said August 2017, when it stood prices of groceries cooled off
Deus Machina, an insurance industry at 8.04 per cent. In June, food marginally. Prices of onions-
analyst. Employees who spoke to Busi- prices led in the cost surge as leeks and buld and potatoes
ness Hub questioned the logic behind in- items in the category posted a (Irish) dropped by 5.3 percent
vesting less than 50 per cent of members’ mean increase of 13.8 per cent and 4.8 per cent, respectively.
contributions but spend the rest on staff in costs year-over-year.
and administrative costs. The increase in the cost of
Others were furnishings, living is set to deliver pain to
Investment schemes Bilateral Trade households equipment and the low-income earners, es-
“Simple law of 1 per cent on adminis- routine household mainte- pecially in Nairobi, compared
Preston Mendenhall, COO Tatu City,, Jared Irving, Cold Solutions and Turkish nance (9.2 per cent), transport to the middle and upper class
trative and staff costs and remaining 99 Ambassador To Kenya Ahmet Cemil Miroglu during a tour of Tatu City. Turkey (7.1 per cent) and housing, population, indicating that
per cent on members funds investment has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in various sectors of the Kenyan water, electricity, gas and households will have to cut
schemes with a guaranteed minimum economy to increase bilateral trade and support the country’s Big Four agenda. other fuel (6.8 percent), KNBS spending on other products.
growth rate of 8 per cent (or bank sav- said in June’s monthly infla-
ings rate whichever rate is lower) should PD/JAMES WAKAHIU
cut back on this nonsense,” said David
Kipng’ok. “So half of our contribution
goes to the management of that fund, Telkom, Boomplay
sounds like broad daylight robbery,” said
Domicile Herb.

Employees’ contributions to the NSSF
dropped for the first in 2020 as workers
lost their jobs marking the first such a slow

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Boomplay, a music streaming platform

by Jacktone Lawi content offering across its board a Kenyan crime drama fore enrich our offering at has partnered with telecom firm, Telkom
local and Bollywood content series – ‘Borderline’ that will the same most affordable
@PeopleDailyKe giving viewers wider variety be airing on Rembo TV. monthly subscription Kenya, to deepen access to songs in the
across its entertainment rates,” noted Mr. Nsubuga.
Pay television company content genre at the same Progressive efforts country. The partnership makes millions
StarTimes has revealed that most affordable monthly “We have been mak- Nsubuga noted that the
it is working with local con- subscription costs across its introduction of ‘Borderline’ of African and international songs more
tent creators to enrich provi- terrestrial and satellite televi- ing progressive efforts to is a progressive effort by the
sions to the local market. sion platforms. work with local content broadcast platform to have easily accessible to Kenyans at afford-
developers towards growing more Kenyan content avail-
This follows the dedica- StarTimes Regional the broadcast of exclusive able to subscribers having able rates of as low as Sh49 a day. “This
tion of one of its offerings to marketing director Aldrine Kenyan shows on our dedi- strategically set out to have
airing only locally developed Nsubuga, said that the cated local content channel Rembo TV air exclusive local partnership is a great step to ensure that
film. This comes as the firm broadcaster has brought on- Rembo TV, the introduction productions.
announced a revamp of its of ‘Borderline’ will there- music is more affordable and accessible

to users across the country. It offers an

ideal opportunity to enhance our vision

of ensuring the African music ecosystem

unlocks its full potential,” Martha Huro,

Boomplay’s Managing Director, East Af-

rica, said in a statem – Xinhua

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community,” said Chi Nnadi, Mara Pre-registered users will join a on the introduction of a central
PSCU @PeopleDailyKe Co-Founder and CEO. bank digital currency (CDBC), a dig-
queue to enable early access on ital version of the Kenyan shilling,
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manage crypto-finance needs and tribes, class, cultures, and countries.
by PSCU learn about the blockchain sector. MaraWallet pre-launch comes at
Crypto-enthusiasts a critical time for Kenya when politi-
President Uhuru Kenyatta has The app offers both user-friendly It has so far attracted over 100 cal and economic instability has led
rallied Portuguese investors and cap- products and core infrastructure, to devaluation of local currencies
tains of industry to make Nairobi the revealing a product roadmap that crypto investors who injected $23 that has disproportionately impor-
fulcrum of their business interests enables users to easily buy, sell, million (Sh2.7 billion) in funding tation costs.
and investments in Africa. send, withdraw, store, and protect to form Mara platform. The app is
crypto-assets in real time. available in Google Play and Apple While cutting-edge technolo-
He said Kenya’s immense com- Apple stores. gies linked to digital currency have
mercial potential, in almost all sectors “We are committed to the fi- shown incredible promise, consid-
of the country’s expanding economy nancial empowerment of the MaraWallet waitlist, which is the erable hurdles have derailed pen-
and the cosmopolitan configuration individuals that use our products core mechanic of the pre-launch etration in Kenya and other African
of her population makes Nairobi the and services to meet their various app, is aimed at crypto-curious and countries. Central Bank of Kenya
ultimate destination for Portuguese crypto-finance needs, and take re- crypto-enthusiast users alike who had in February issued a discussion
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“I was reminded that Nairobi has by Allan Adalla
been voted as the best city for expatri-
ates to live, find accommodation.You @adalla_allan
can make you base for your African
operations out of Kenya and we are Days after business people ranted about the doom Vendors say they were forced to order more alcohol from the depot after they ran out of stock as
more than willing to work and sup- and gloom their investments in Naivasha were, it turns people bought the beverages beyond their expectation. PD/EDWIN OTIENO
port you in that endeavour,” he said. out some made a kill out of the 2022 WRC Safari Rally
event held on June 22-26. Wednesday, they were all booked and only four As for the Lake Naivasha Resort, the whole of it
The President spoke onWednesday of the clients said that they are not going to was booked for the WRC officials and the Ko-
in Lisbon when he joined his Portu- Among those who laughed all the way to the bank Naivasha. They all booked for not less than four roga Festival performers. Other hotels were all
guese host Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa were public and private vehicle owners who utilised days,” he adds. booked as told by the multitudes that looked for
at the official opening of the Kenya- the opportunity during the four days by offering trans- the reservations late and were forced to spend
Portugal Business Forum on the last port services to people who were going to the motor Maramoja transport, a location based taxi app nights in their cars since they couldn’t get rooms.
day of his two-day state visit of the racing event. that enables people to select their favourite driv-
Portuguese Republic. ers, partnered with Koroga to provide transport Also laughing all the way to the bank were
According to John Kimotho, a public service 14-seat- to the people who were coming from places like Airbnb operators. For one Mercy Waweru, a
Bilateral ties er Matatu driver located in Nakuru town, due to the Nairobi. Buupass, Kenya’s online bus booking landlady who runs Airbnbs at Moi Southlake
At the meeting, also attended by high demand for transport, he would charge between company was also on board. Road in Naivasha town, high demand made her
Sh400 and 500 to ferry people from Nakuru town to triple the prices of rooms in her apartment and
Foreign Affairs CS Raychelle Omamo Naivasha town on what goes for between 200 and 250 Rallying extravaganza since people were desperate, they never com-
and his Tourism counterpart Najib on normal days. Hotel industry also profited from the rally plained. Some tenants were even tempted to
Balala, the President regretted that leave their houses and let them be used as Airb-
despite the two countries having a “ I had to charge high due to the high demand and event with all the rooms reserved. A spot check nb in order to make some extra cash.
long history of bilateral ties, the vol- being that the traffic was higher so we couldn’t make by the Business Hub revealed that several major
ume of trade flow between Nairobi normal trips. I cannot complain either because I made hotels and luxury camps in the town were fully Food is always a necessity and being that
and Lisbon remained low. double the amount of money I have been making on booked, as crews, fans and media from around there were different concerts, food and bever-
normal days,” he added. “Saturday and Sunday were the world gathered for the rallying extravaganza. age vendors did set up their temporary stalls in
“I do believe there is still much the best days as people were even more than the other the environs to serve the crowds.
scope for deeper bilateral works first two days,” Kimotho added. A vendor
between our two countries.We seek reaches According to the vendors, alcohol was over-
to deepen that because it is unfor- He said if this could be the amount of money one out to bought as the buyers even carried some to their
tunate for two countries with such makes on a daily basis, as matatu operators they would customers homes. “We had to order more from the depot
strong trading and private sector base not be feeling the pinch of the high cost of living. during after we ran out of stock as people bought alco-
are only dealing with very minimal the global hol beyond our expectation. As food goes hand-
amounts. The trade between our two Car hire industry also reaped big as most people event. in-hand with alcohol, we also sold more food
countries, the investment between were looking for private cars for hire. Car hire than we had budgeted,” said one of the vendors.
our two countries is very minimal in industry
comparison with the opportunity John Mwangi, a car hire agent in Nairobi, says that also reaped As the Koroga festival is primarily done to
that exists,” he said. out of the 26 cars he manages, none of them remained, big as most celebrate African culture, vendors also sold gar-
an occurrence which he says is not normal. “We didn’t people were ments and decorations with African details.
President Kenyatta encouraged change our normal costs of hiring cars but by around looking for
Portuguese investors to consider tap- private cars Lake Naivasha public beach stood out as one
ping into the country’s thriving ICT, for hire of the best attractions to many as the place offers
health and infrastructure sectors. many affordable recreational facilities includ-
PD/EDWIN ing boat and camel riding and selling afford-
“You have wide experience, espe- able fish. For Kennedy Kamau, a boat business
cially in the infrastructure, healthcare OTIENO operator at the beach, he says during the nor-
and ICT sectors. And I do believe we mal days he charges Sh600 but on that day he
can do a lot more together.We have charged Sh1,500 for the same.
very strong ICT credentials,” he said.

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PRICES SHARES

15.00 10.00 Eaagads Ltd Ord 1.25 10700 13.45 5,600 RESULTS OF 91, 182 & 364 DAYS TREASURY BILLS ISSUE 2449/91, 2422/182 & 2372/364 DATED 29/11/2021
450.00 360.00 Kakuzi Plc Ord.5.00 44125
107.00 80.00 Kapchorua Tea Kenya Plc Ord Ord 5.00 1100 107.00 600 The auction outcome is summarised in the table below.
355.00 260.00 The Limuru Tea Co. Plc Ord 20.00 124.00 320.00 100
22.60 16.75 Sasini Plc Ord 1.00 19.40 91 DAYS 182 DAYS 364 DAYS TOTAL
154.75 119.00 Williamson Tea Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 129.50
Due Date 28/02/2022 30/05/2022 28/11/2022

Amount Offered (Kshs. M) 4,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 24,000.00

Bids Received (Kshs. M) 3,936.66 2,520.43 9,034.51 15,491.61

AUTOMOBILES & ACCESSORIES Performance Rate (%) 98.42 25.20 90.35 64.55

Total Amount Accepted (Kshs. M) 3,936.28 2,520.19 6,547.11 13,003.59

76.00 20.00 Car & General (K) Ltd Ord 5.00 44.25 43.90 800 Of which: Competitive bids 3,514.24 2,273.29 6,003.13 11,790.66

: Non-competitive bids 422.04 246.90 543.98 1,212.93

Disputes court cross-border trade. The finan- BANKING Bid-to-Cover Ratio 1.00 1.00 1.38 1.19
within centre will cial centre, which is still housed
enable it to be at the National Treasury build- Purpose / Application of Funds:
staffed with judges ing, currently operates with eight
well-versed on staff members as it eyes pulling 12.95 9.02 ABSA Bank Kenya Plc Ord 0.50 10.45 10.50 92,200 Rollover / Redemptions 1,779.40 4,586.90 4,285.40 10,651.70
matters of financial in foreign investors who are 32.50 26.50
frauds seemingly cautious of emerging 60.00 48.50 BK Group Plc Ord 0.80 29.45 1,266,400 New Borrowing/Net Repayment 2,156.88 2,066.71 2,261.71
markets and unpredictable op- 53.00 38.75 1,017,500
by Herald Aloo eration environments. 3.60 2.80 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd Ord 4.00 49.95 5125 6,500 Market Weighted Average Interest 7.182% 7.834% 8.972%
22.00 16.50 23,300 Rate 7.181% 7.835% 8.944%
@PeopleDailyKe Kenya’s tax arbitration pro- 46.00 34.00 Equity Group Holdings Plc Ord 0.50 43.00 3190 67,700 Weighted Average Interest Rate of 98.241 96.240 91.811
cess often locks out cases 27.20 23.00 21,600 accepted bids
Nairobi International Finan- which are criminal in nature 106.00 90.00 HF Group Plc Ord 5.00 3.23 3.18 Price per Kshs 100 at average interest
cial Centre (NIFC) is eyeing a like fraud, tax cheats, and other 148.75 121.00 36,500 rate
parallel tax dispute resolution financial malpractices, inform- 14.00 10.30 I&M Group Plc Ord 1.00 17.00 17.05 76,200
centre in an attempt to create ing KRA’s massive shift to tech-
transparency and predictability nological surveillance and reli- KCB Group Plc Ord 1.00 38.65 37.55 1,200 COMPARATIVE AVERAGE INTEREST RATES OF ACCEPTED BIDS
to attract investors ahead of its ance with foreign countries to 200
official launch next week. seal revenue leaks. NCBA Group Plc Ord 5.00 23.60 23.65 This Auction Last Auction Variance
100 (%) (%)
A dispute court within the “The arbitration framework Stabic Holdings Plc ord.5.00 98.75 3,300 91 - day 7.181 7.114 0.067
centre will enable NIFC to be within KRA seems to be work- 10,000 182-day 7.835 7.747 0.088
staffed with judges who are ing well so there is no reason Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 124.75 125.00 200 364 - day 8.944 8.840 0.104
well-versed on matters of fi- why that cannot continue but
nancial frauds, tax cheats, here we are talking about a real The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 1.00 10.90 10.80 200
and other disputes in fintech, court,” said Njuguna. 1,500
blockchain, climate finance, COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES NEXT TREASURY BILLS AUCTIONS: ISSUE NOs. 2450/91, 2423/182 & 2375/364 DATED 06/12/2021
and carbon trading. “On dispute resolution spe- 4,500
cifically, that is something we 5.10 0.45 Deacons (East Africa) Plc Ord 2.50 0.45 1,500 TENOR 91 DAYS 182 DAYS 364 DAYS TOTAL
“If we can work with the ju- recognise has to be done dif- 0.98 0.67 8,000 Offer amount (Kshs. M) 4,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 24,000.00
diciary and government to see ferently. We have to create a 4.30 2.70 Eveready East Africa Ltd Ord.1.00 0.74 0.70 100 Auction Dates & Bids Closure 02/12/2021 02/12/2021 02/12/2021
how we can create a more ef- tailored court for the financial 0.00 0.00 Results Announcement 03/12/2021 03/12/2021 03/12/2021 19,391.65
ficient financial services and sector and probably for tech- 9.50 0.80 Express Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 3.25 2.96 1,268,900 Redemptions 4,608.35
technology court, I think that nology as well,” he added. 3.90 2.71 184,700 New Borrowing/Net Repayment
we will put ourselves in a much 5.10 2.68 Homeboyz Entertainment Plc 0.50 4.66
better position because dispute 23.90 15.40 2,000
resolution is going to be key,” 4.35 2.18 Kenya Airways Ltd Ord 1.00 3.83 27,500
Oscar Njuguna (pictured), NIFC 16.40 11.50
chief executive said. 13.80 11.50 Longhorn Publishers Plc Ord 1.00 2.80 4,900
0.22 0.16 58,100
4.37 2.82 Nairobi Business Ventura Ltd Ord. 0.50 3.60 3.47 800
10,600
Nation Media Group Plc Ord. 2.50 17.05 17.10
1,000
Sameer Africa Plc Ord 5.00 180 104 CBK KEY RATES
49,900
Standard Group Plc Ord 5.00 12.75 12.40 468,100

TPS Eastern Africa Ltd Ord 1.00 13.80 20,000
5,000
Uchumi Supermarket Plc Ord 5.00 0.18 0.17 Central Bank Rate 7.50% 30/05/2022
7,600 Inter-Bank Rate 5.21% 29/06/2022
WPP Scangroup Plc Ord 1.00 3.08 3.18 CBK Discount Window 13.50% 30/05/2022
91-Day T-Bill 8.013% 27/06/2022
CONSTRUCTION & ALLIED REPO 0.00% 25/05/2022
Inflation Rate 7.08% May,2022
8.35 2.40 ARM Cement Plc Ord 1.00 5.55 Lending Rate 12.2% April,2022
38.00 32.00 Savings Rate 2.56% April,2022
44.15 34.00 Bamburi Cement Ltd Ord 5.00 34.35 33.90 Deposit Rate 6.58% April,2022
1.21 0.80 KBRR 8.9% 27/07/2016
8.80 6.30 Crown Paints Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 41.50 41.90

E.A.Cables Ltd Ord 0.50 0.90 0.83

E.A.Portland Cement Co. Ltd Ord 5.00 8.00 876

ENERGY & PETROLEUM

4.00 3.35 KenGen Co. Plc Ord. 2.50 3.38 3.39
1.70 1.30
5.50 4.10 Kenya Power & Lighting Co Plc Ord 2.50 1.43 1.40
6.00 6.00
25.00 20.65 Kenya Power & Lighting Plc 4% Pref 20.00 4.11
8.32 5.50
Kenya Power & Lighting Plc 7% Pref 20.00 6.00

TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 23.45 23.30

Umeme Ltd Ord 0.50 6.88 7.00

INSURANCE

7.10 5.50 Britam Holdings Plc Ord 0.10 5.60 5.62
2.30 1.80
280.00 245.00 CIL Insurance Group Ltd Ord.1.00 2.10 2.04 KEY CBK INDICATIVE EXCHANGE RATES 30/6/2022
2.30 1.92
7.18 4.91 Jubilee Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 259.50 245.00
15.00 9.90
Kenya Re Insurance Corporation Ltd Ord 2.50 1.99 1.94 CURRENCY MEAN BUY SELL

Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd Ord. 1.00 5.40 US DOLLAR 117.8324 117.7324 117.9324
SW KRONER 11.5860 11.5745 11.5976
Sanlam Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 12.00 12.00 STG POUND 143.7006 143.5582 143.8429
SINGAPORE DOLLAR 84.8234 84.7361 84.9106
INVESTMENT SAUDI RIYAL 31.4044 31.3761 31.4327
SA RAND 7.3234 7.3151 7.3317
14.40 9.00 Centum Investment Co Plc Ord 0.50 9.78 9.74 S FRANC 123.9623 123.8506 124.0740
0.39 0.30 NOR KRONER 12.0177 12.0057 12.0297
1500.00 1,500.00 Home Africa Ltd Ord 1.00 0.32 0.33 KES / USHS 31.9098 31.8403 31.9793
2.50 1.90 KES / TSHS 19.7909 19.7317 19.8501
1.28 0.90 Kurwitu Ventura Ltd Ord 100.00 1,500.00 KES / RWF 8.6782 8.5987 8.7577
KES / BIF 17.4677 17.0984 17.8371
Olympia Capital Holdings Ltd Ord 5.00 2.30 2.10 JPY (100) 86.3083 86.2319 86.3847
IND RUPEE 1.4915 1.4897 1.4933
Trans-Century Plc Ord 0.50 1.10 1.02 HONGKONG DOLLAR 15.0153 15.0025 15.0280
EURO 124.0203 123.8929 124.1476
INVESTMENT SERVICES DAN KRONER 16.6569 16.6416 16.6722
CHINESE YUAN 17.5995 17.5741 17.6250
8.44 6.50 Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc Ord 4.00 7.12 7.18 CAN $ 91.6555 91.5635 91.7476
AUSTRALIAN $ 81.1747 81.0940 81.2554
MANUFACTURING & ALLIED AE DIRHAM 32.0798 32.0491 32.1105

98.00 61.25 B.O.C Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 75.00
510.00 400.00 416.00
Commercial disputes 13.20 10.00 British American Tobacco Kenya Plc Ord 10.00 407.75 10.75 153,600
If adopted, it means that 194.00 110.00 127.00 100
1.45 1.08 Co.rbacid Investments Plc Ord 1.00 11.50 1.32 6,700
both domestic and foregn firms 14.00 10.40 10.40 15,200
signed under the NIFC regula- 0.70 0.25 East African Breweries Plc Ord 2.00 13725 0.27
tions will have a right to bypass 36.40 26.10 30.40
KRA’s resolution process and Flame Tree Group Holdings Ltd Ord 0.825 1.28
High Court in the event of tax
bill scrutiny. The internal dis- Kenya Orchards Ltd Ord 5.000.
pute centre will, however, be
anchored on a similar frame- APPEALS TRIBUNAL Mumias Sugar Co. Ltd Ord 2.00
work such as the Nairobi Cen-
ter for International Arbitra- Tax resolution in Kenya is an- Unga Group Ltd Ord 5.00
tion that handles commercial chored on the Alternative Dispute
disputes. Resolution mechanism handled TELECOMMUNICATION
by Kenya Revenue Authority
The centre aims at catalysing which determines cases lodged 45.25 23.00 Safaricom Plc Ord 0.05 24.95 24.90 8,554,700
investment in the country, cre- by firms disputing tax dues. 
ate employment, and promote REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
growth of domestic firms in In the event of further conten-
tion, the disputes escalate to the 7.48 5.20 ILAM F AHARI I-REIT Ord 20.00 6.00 5.88 1,000
Tax Appeals Tribunal, a process
that has been criticised by firms EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
who sense impartiality in the ar-
bitration process hence seeking 2120.00 1780.00 ABSA New Sold ETF 2101i 2015.00
High Court intervention. 
NSE ALL SHARE INDEX: UP 1.64 points to close at 124.47
NSE 20-SHARE INDEX: UP 12.22 points to close at 1612.89
NSE 25-SHARE INDEX: UP 73.52 points to close at 2953.55

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K by Jacktone Lawi lect customs taxes. The move import old model under the The latest directive has
was meant to ensure that pretext that they are destined given Uganda dealers a win-
%$7 VKDUHV WXPEOH DW 16( @PeopleDailyKe vehicle destined for Uganda for Uganda. However, in a dow to import old cars up to
are cleared by the Ugandan twist of events Uganda has 13 years that often end up in
British American Tobacco representing 15.86 percent Kenya still faces threats Authorities ahead of their backtracked in the move, the Kenyan market.
(BAT) share at the Nairobi Se- of the day’s traded value. The from old vehicle importa- release from the ports. saying the rule will now apply
curities Exchange (NSE) tum- Energy & Petroleum sector tion following a move by the to vehicles aged more than EAC member-states had
bled by the closure of yester- had shares valued at Sh4.79 neighbouring Uganda to It would have made it dif- 13 years. agreed to lower the age limit
day’s trading by 1.98 per cent million traded, representing turn back on its importation ficult for crafty Kenyan and for imported used cars to five
to Sh407.75 from Sh416.00 1.19 per cent of the day’s trad- policy proposal. Uganda businessmen to Warehousing system years by 2021 which was nev-
registered the previous ses- ed value with KenGen moving “The general public is er achieved. Among the EAC
sion. The company moved 1.27 million shares worth Uganda Revenue Authority 7FIJDMFT ZFBST BOE Member states only Kenya
shares worth Sh62.6 million Sh4.29 million at between (URA) had in April directed BCPWF GSPN UIF EBUF hereby informed that ef- has effected the age limit for
on the back of increased ex- Sh3.37 and Sh3.40. Safaricom that imports of vehicles older PG NBOVGBDUVSF TIBMM fective July 1, 2022, motor importation of second hand
cise tax on tobacco products was the day’s biggest mover than nine years be cleared OP MPOHFS CF DMFBSFE vehicles that are 13 years cars which currently stands
that could see investors go with 8.55M shares valued at under the East Africa Com- and above from the date of at eight years.
coy over possible reduced Sh213.5 million changing munity’s Single Customs Ter- manufacture shall no longer
sales. The Manufacturing & hands at between Sh24.50 ritory (SCT). be cleared under the ware- Tanzania allows imports of
Allied sector had shares val- and Sh26.50. housing system,” URA said in cars as old as 10 years while
ued at Sh.63.6 million traded The directive that was set a June 2022 notice. Burundi, Rwanda, and South
- Herald Aloo to commence from July 1, Sudan, , have no formal age
would have allowed mem- limits.
bers of the bloc to jointly col-

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KHUR /XPXPED·V LUMUMBA ruled the Congo Free State as a personal
UHPDLQV DW KRPH fiefdom. Villages that missed rubber col- Twenty found guilty
Lumumba’s lection quotas were notoriously made to
The funeral was held on as prime minister the previous year, all older son, provide severed hands instead. over Paris attacks
the 62nd anniversary of the within months of DRC’s independence Francois, filed
central African country’s from Belgium. a complaint While Belgium’s King Phillipe, who visit- The French court handed down
independence in Belgium in ed the country for the first time this month, guilty verdicts to 20 men accused of
A banner with the words “Many thanks, 2011, pointing has admitted that Belgian colonial rule was involvement in the terrorist attacks
Kinshasa, Thursday National Hero” was suspended over the the finger of re- unjustifiable and racist, he stopped short in Paris in November 2015 after 10
crowd, which included the president of sponsibility for of an apology. months of trial, French television
The family of Democratic Republic of neighbouring Congo Republic, Denis Sas- his father’s kill- France 24 reported onWednesday. The
Congo’s murdered independence hero Pa- sou Nguesso, Belgium’s foreign minister ing at a dozen DRC’s first democratically elected prime main suspect, Salah Abdeslam, who is
trice Lumumba has buried his only known and several African ambassadors. Belgian officials minister, Lumumba alarmed theWest with believed to be the only survivor of the
remains, a tooth, in the capital Kinshasa, and diplomats. overtures to Moscow at the height of the 10-man commando of the attacks that
61 years after his death at the hands of “Finally, the Congolese people can have ColdWar. His government lasted just three killed 131 people and injured at least
Belgian-backed secessionist rebels. the honour of offering a burial to their il- Lumumba’s months before he was overthrown and as- 413, has been sentenced to life in jail
lustrious prime minister,” President Felix assassination sassinated. Supporters and some histori- without parole, the maximum penalty
Hundreds gathered in a vast square for Tshisekedi said.“We are ending … mourn- -- and the bru- ans have accused the CIA of involvement. under current French law, according
the occasion on Thursday, waving flags ing we started 61 years ago.” tal history of to the report. Of the others accused, 18
and looking upon a large photo of Lu- Belgian control A Belgian parliamentary investigation were found guilty on all charges, while
mumba, with his trademark horn-rimmed Independence anniversary of the Congo -- into Lumumba’s killing concluded in 2002 one called Farid Kharkhach was con-
glasses and side-swept hair, framed by The funeral was held on the 62nd anni- have been en- that Belgium was“morally responsible” for victed with a lesser fraud charge.
white flowers. during sources his death.
versary of the central African country’s in- of pain between - Xinhua
Lumumba was killed by a firing squad dependence. On that day, Lumumba had the two coun- The body was never found. His only
on January 16, 1961, in the southeastern given a fiery speech lambasting Belgium’s tries. remaining tooth was reportedly taken by Sudan urges caution
province of Katanga after being deposed 75-year colonisation of Congo. a Belgian policeman, Gerard Soete, who
Last month, claimed to have dissolved much of the
By some estimates, killings, famine and the icon’s tooth corpse in acid and burned the rest.
disease killed up to 10 million Congolese was placed in a
during the first 23 years of Belgium’s rule casket that was Belgium handed over the tooth to Lu-
then draped in mumba’s family on June 20.
the flag of the
Democratic “Your return home, the honours you are
Republic of receiving here are a page of the history you
Congo, which continue to write,” one of his grandaugh-
celebrates Lu- ters said in a letter to Lumumba that she
mumba read at the funeral.“With you, today, Africa
is writing its own history,” she said.
amid worsening ties
Historians say that millions of people
were killed, mutilated or died of disease as
they were forced to collect rubber under
Belgian rule.The land was also pillaged for
its mineral wealth, timber and ivory.

- Xinhua

The Sudanese government has ex-

For Hajj pressed commitment to restraint and

pilgrimage non-escalation amid the mounting

The annual Muslim crises between Sudan and Ethiopia.
pilgrimage known
as the hajj is an The crisis between the two countries
emotional experience
for the faithful. After was sparked after Sudan accused
a break of two years
due to restrictions Ethiopia of killing its soldiers on the
related to the Covid-19
pandemic, Saudi joint eastern border, which Ethiopia
Arabia opened up for
pilgrims from around denied. “Sudan exercises self-restraint
the world. In Turkey,
trips to the country to prevent escalation with Ethiopia,”
began on Tuesday for
prospective pilgrims. Sudan’s foreign ministry said, of-

ficial SUNA news agency reported.

“Ethiopian forces entered Sudanese

territory, kidnapped seven Sudanese

soldiers and a civilian, executed them,

and displayed their bodies in public,”

SUNA quoted Dafalla Al-Haj Ali, Su-

dan’s foreign ministry undersecretary,

as saying. - Xinhua

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Hong Kong, Thursday after pro-democracy protests in 2019- years ago. He said “one country, two sworn in as president
20 and has been accused by critics of systems” - the governance model
Chinese President Xi Jinping has crushing Hong Kong’s freedoms. agreed for 50 years in the handover - Ferdinand Marcos Jr has been
arrived in Hong Kong to mark 25 years “can ensure the long-term prosperity sworn in as the Philippine president in
since the former British colony re- Xi, who travelled by high-speed and stability of Hong Kong”. a ceremony in Manila, succeeding the
turned to Beijing’s rule. train, was greeted at the station by pu- outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte. His
pils holding flowers and waving flags Under the deal, the international inauguration marks a stunning come-
It is his first visit outside mainland of China and Hong Kong. business hub was allowed to retain back for the Marcos political dynasty,
China since the start of the pandemic a degree of autonomy and freedom which was ousted after a popular
nearly two-and-a-half years ago. “In the past Hong Kong has with- not seen in the rest of China, but revolt in 1986. Marcos Jr - nicknamed
stood severe tests again and again, critics say these are being rapidly Bongbong - won an election landslide
He said Hong Kong had “risen from overcoming challenges one by one,” eroded. last month. Sara Duterte, the daughter
the ashes” after a series of challenges. he said in a brief speech, perhaps of the outgoing president, is being
China took control over the territory referring to the mass protests three -BBC sworn in as vice-president. Marcos
Jr took his oath of office at midday
local time (0400GMT) in a colourful
ceremony at the National Museum.
Flanked by his wife and three sons, he
waved and smiled while observing a
parade that featured an aerial display
of jet fighters and march-pasts. - BBC

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fashion statements on show. Punters were Health’s Peter Nduati and Joe Muya.
Horseracing enthusiasts were in for a big also busy with bets with curious onlookers
fun this past Sunday as they witnessed seven trying their luck at the betting booths. All
top races at the Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi. the races had their moments with fans
Top jockeys James Muhindi and Leslie particularly enjoying the battle with the
Sercombe were the toss of the afternoon Patsy Sercombe stable and Joe Muya stables.
with their solid fillies.There were three cup James Muhindi carried the day in the main
events on the day; Spanish Cup, Nakuru race.
Champions Stakes and Louis Cup, all which
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Young Yasmine, K24’s Pauline Stella Njoroge with K24’s Angela Cheror.
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by Mburu Alex and Benzema) drummed up support for the
project that has songs such as Stakabadhi
Ochungulo Family in partnership with and Potential among others. 254 Brewing
254 Brewing Company recently hosted a Co CEO Eoin Flinn said they had partnered
listening party of their new seven-track with the gengetone group to grow their
album Tamasha. During the event that talent.
was held at the Promised Land in Karen,
Nairobi, the trio (Nelly the Goon, Dmore PD/ALEX MBURU

One for the memories: Linda Origa with Jasmillah The
Mohamed. dynamic
trio
254 Ochungulo
Brewing Family.
Company
CEO Eoin
Flinn.

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20 PEOPLE DAILY / Friday, July 1, 2022

Spice Flavour your day Sabina Wanjiku prepares chapati at her makeshift
@adalla_allan hotel at Soysambu spectators stage.

THEVASHA
POST MORTEM

Last weekend, DJ Protege spins
Naivasha was a the wheels at the
beehive of activities Koroga Festival.
where ultimate fun
and all the good in 2016. Jimmy was a renowned reggae musician got on stage ideas came up. Then sharing a stage down once we did the first song. It took us more
vibes happened. The and had worked with Fraser for decades. with Tarrus is also not an easy assignment as time to do rehearsals for the concert,” she said.
icing on the cake was he is a world-class artiste. Since he is a reggae
the four-day Koroga To bring back the revellers into jovialities after artiste, we just looked at the songs that most The band played cover songs mostly by Bob
Festival that had the a long emotional performance, Tarrus dashed people love and other popular music,” DJ Pro- Marley. “When choosing the music, we judged on
crème de la crème of backstage and came back with a hoodie with tege told Spice. the kind of music that Tarrus fans would love. He
showbiz performers. the Kenyan flag printed on it that got the fans is sort of a mid-generation artiste, so he is like
Adalla Allan is in delighted. The Don’t Come Back hitmaker then Protege played a medley of music genres a bridge between the old reggae musicians and
with the appraisal spit out what got his fans jigging all night includ- right from vernacular to gengetone, Afrobeats newbies. Anyone who loves Tarrus would love
ing She’s Royal, Superman, Love Salute, Bless and reggae. “Initially, I didn’t have an idea of do- Chronixx, Koffi and Dean Fraser. So, that is where
For the first time, the Koroga Festival Up, Protect the People, and Gimme Likkle One ing vernacular music from different ethnicities we drew the kind of music we would play. We
was held jointly with the World Rally Drop among others. Every phone’s light was on in Kenya, but one official requested this since also had to play high-octane music because of
Championship (WRC) at Naivasha last when he played the Lighter song, the collabora- people came from all corners of the country for the energy that was in the Safari Rally,” she said.
weekend. After a two-year break due tion he did with Shenseea. Buffs couldn’t call it a the festival. We tried to push much of the African Nviiri the Storyteller was also on stage on Sun-
to the Covid-19 pandemic, the festival’s complete concert without him performing Sorry music. I have done several Koroga events before, day. His hit songs Niko Sawa, Nikita and Pombe
comeback 30th edition hosted one Is A Sorry Word. but this being the second one to be done out of Sigara were undoubtedly the fans’ dearest. His
of Jamaica’s most beloved reggae Nairobi stood out. People showed up in big num- Sol Generation mate Bensoul also showed him
artistes Tarrus Riley. The four days event was all The hypeman G-Money was also on stage bers despite the competition that was there from love when he jumped on stage and helped him
energised from the beginning till the end. Having driving the throngs with his remarkable mixes other events,” he says. sing the songs Summer Bunny and Whine with
been in Kenya multiple times, Tarrus knows best together with DJ Protege who could give mostly which they had done collaborations.
what his Kenyan reggae fanatics love and he didn’t the music genres from Africa as Koroga is mainly Gravity force
disappoint with his two-hour live performance. meant to commemorate the African music. Dohty Family’s Kriss Darlin says that having
He kicked off with a performance of songs Gravitti Band’s Okinda Andal intimated that the event done out of the capital was the real
from his 12 track album Healing including Great “I had really missed Koroga because since it was a big honour for the band to share the deal. He adds that Kenyan artistes had a top-
Equalizer and Healing. The album was released in the pandemic hit, we had never done a daytime stage with the Jamaican artiste. “This is not the notch performance including Nviiri and Otile
August 2020. big event and indeed the event was beyond my first time we shared the stage with Tarrus Riley. Brown who had an electric performance on
“My music is meant to make my fans feel loved. expectations. To be honest, it was hard to prepare We have done it several times before and it has Saturday.
You don’t have to let people judge you,” the singer for the event due to so much pressure and know- always been a big honour. We were a bit nervous
told the crowd. This was followed by a rendition ing that you are going to do this to thousands of on this one as it was such a big event, but it came “This Koroga was different as it also had reg-
of one of people’s favourite Just The Way You Are, fans, it is always hard to prepare but when I just gae unlike previously when only hosted African
which was introduced by TV and radio darling Talia
Oyando after Tarrus called her on stage. This hit
stirred the emotions of the ardent fans. He then did
a cover of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s
song Why that caught the crowd cheering and
singing along.

Truly Kenyan

Things went more dynamic when Dean Fraser
aka The Wizard of the Saxophone hit the stage
to showcase his exceptional prowess on the sax.
He played a special rendition of Bob Marley’s Re-
demption Song. Frazer, as Tarrus says, has been a
key soul in his career, as he’s been a father figure
to him following the death of his dad Jimmy Riley

Friday, July 1, 2022 / PEOPLE DAILY SPICE 21
Don Fraser with Tarrus Riley on stage at Koroga Festival.
SWEETNSOUR @Alberto_Mwas @JohnOchieng

Size 8 bags lucrative deal
as RD Beauty launches

Kenyan gospel singer Linet Muraya aka Size 8 has been
unveiled as the RD Beauty brand ambassador, a move that
has coincided with the brand’s entry into the African and
Kenyan market. Unconfirmed reports has it that the deal
has had the NiYesu hit singer laughing all the way to bank,
as it bagged her a few million shillings. RD Beauty head of
operations and marketing Lorna Wanjiku said their products
range from lashes and lip gloss are now available in the
country to cater for the working lady and all super female
celebrities who want to look glamorous on a budget. The
beauty company was launched in Canada in 2015, with an
expansion into the United Sates market. Through Micboin
Consultancy Nairobi, the company has opened its first fran-
chise in Nairobi, the first in Africa.

Otile Brown dances with a
fan during his performance.

Revellers enjoy the music. PD/JOHN OCHIENG

artistes.Italsobroughtadi erentvibeas who killed the show alongside DJ Roudge, without some alcohol. Some revellers say that Professor Hamo is the
people who love reggae will now start to love Kriss Darlin and DJ IV. their minds are still in Naivasha while some newest dad in town
Koroga as well. As a reggae fan, this was one have not regained their voices due to the
of the biggest events we have ever experi- The newbies were also not left out when cheers they made during the four days event. Churchill Show comedian Proffesor Hamo (real name Her-
enced locally. It is a show that reggae has a Buruklyn Boyz shared the stage with Otile man Gakobo Kago) is a new dad! The comic announced to the
bright future here,”he tells Spice. Brown on Saturday.“The event was an amaz- Reveller Wanjiku Thuku chimes,“Naivasha world on his social media pages that his newborn daughter
ing experience that was beyond our expecta- o eredthebesttimetounwind.Tarrusgavea named Renee arrived recently. “Welcome home baby Renee,”
Sizzling line-up tions. It was like the biggest event we’ve per- good vibe to his fans especially when he sang he wrote. This new arrival makes Hamo’s sixth baby. Follow-
formed at so far, as people came from all over Kamata, which he did with Kenya’s Zikki. And ing his announcement, his second wife and fellow comedian
Celebrated DJ Adrian—who was also on Kenya. Performing with Otile Brown was a when he called his daughter to sing along on Jemutai (real name Stella Bunei Koitie) was quick to say that it
the line-up at Koroga—says he’s been to all big achievement as we are just one year in the stage, that meant a lot to the fans too. I was wasn’t her who had given birth. She wrote: “Sio mimi aki, any-
the Koroga Festivals, but the latest edition game and we are already sharing the stage brought to tears when Dean Fraser played the way thanks for the congratulations (sic).” Hamo and Jemutai
was amongst the most unique ones. He says, with big artistes that we found on the game. Redemption Song. Everything was just nice have two children together. Our efforts to get a comment from
“Beingthe rstKorogaafteralongbreak Wecan’tsaythatweprepareddi erentlyfor and special.” him were futile.
and bringing it to Vasha to do it jointly with this event since it would add us more pres-
the WRC has made this an event that people sure, so we had to make it look like a normal Party central Mr Eazi proposes to
would love to have every time. For me, hyp- event to avoid that,”Buruklyn Boyz’Alli Buddz girlfriend during shoot
ing the crowds at the event was just natural. I intimates. Besides the Koroga Festival, there were
normally see their reaction and know what to also other shows including the NRG Turn Up Nigerian singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Mr Eazi
play for them.” However, Alli feels that the media should Vasha that hosted artistes, DJs and emcees recently warmed the heart of his fans around the world
focus more on what up-and-coming artistes including Chris Kaiga and Mwalimu Rachel, when he proposed to his long-time girlfriend now fiancée
The event had a sizzling line-up on Thurs- aredoing.“Wewerethe rstEastAfrican among others. Rally Fiesta also happened actress Temi Otedola in Venice, Italy, during the video shoot
day where big deejays were spinning the artistes on the Spotify Radar to hit one million atBu aloMallandfeaturedChurchillShow of his latest song Legalize. He told Spice that at first he hadn’t
decks, mixing typical African music from streams, which has never happened before Rally Edition, WRC Takeover Fest featured top planned to go down on one knee during the shoot, but after
genge, gengetone, Afrobeats, amapiano, bon- in East Africa. The media doesn’t highlight musical talents including Nameless, DJ Kim purchasing the ring he realised the video set would be the
go and reggae. DJs Slick, Stretch, Lisney and this,”he laments. Apart from the stage per- Nickdee, DJ Lisney, and many more, while the perfect venue to propose. “She’d be properly dressed up,
Joe Mfalme didn’t disappoint. Friday was also formances, there was also good food at the WRC Park and Camp Amapiano was hosted nails done. I knew it would stand as a totem we always will
lit with a concert by the Mugithi star Samidoh event and of course, a party is never complete by comedian Eric Omondi. look back on. No one on set knew what was going to happen,”
said Eazi. Venice is famous for its romantic canals, bridges
and architectural gems that form the backdrop of the luxe
music video, directed by Italy’s Federico Mazzarisi. Legal-
ize is the first single from his forthcoming debut album and
one of his most personal tracks to date. “It’s more like this
song is for me. A lot of the album I’m working on feels that
way. I am making music for myself,” he intimated. Mr Eazi is
credited with bringing Kenyan artistes Nikita Kering and Bey
T to the continental limelight through his emPawa Artistes
Programme.

22 PEOPLE DAILY / Friday, July 1, 2022

Boma Home of Property & Leisure

Pazuri Homes in Vipingo, a project by
Superior Homes. PD/HARRIET JAMES

Learning from the mistakes of similar developments, such as TOP: Vipingo Ridge build army barracks, but we don’t want to have
Nyali, one of the ultrarich residential areas in the coast and which villas. ABOVE: A monstrosity that devalues everything around
has now lost its former glory, Vipingo has taken the controlled player hits a ball at it,” says Alastair.
development route to safeguard the character of the area Vipingo Ridge golf
course. PD/HARRIET In Vipingo Ridge, interested home owners
Built for Kenyans with must submit their architectural plans to the
JAMES management before they take it to the county
for approval. “The county won’t approve it un-
an appetite for luxury ABOUT VIPINGO RIDGE less we put a stamp on them first. We then
have a house surveyor who goes around every
The project combines scenic views of day checking out if people are doing some-
the region, a game conservancy, sandy thing different other than the approved draw-
beaches and an 18-hole course. ings. There have been instances where we had
to make people knock things down, but we
by Harriet James this has turned out to be,” he continues. Alastair Cavenagh Vipingo Ridge also has a private air- catch it earlier on before its way up. One bad
Edwin Were Okal, a project manager at Clive Ndege strip, numerous lakes, woodland areas property can spoil it for everyone, that’s why
@harriet86jim and nature trails. we are particular about that,” he notes.
Pazuri Vipingo Superior Homes observes that
When Alastair Cavenagh, such developments have not only benefitted The lifestyle in the estate is appealing When it comes to who is buying these
Founder member and investors, but locals as well, because the area because of the security, provision of ser- properties, at Pazuri, their target market is
chairman of Vipingo Ridge, has experenced tremendous development in vices and sharing of costs. the retiree, people buying holiday homes since
came to Vipingo area in the past decade. Kenyans associate Mombasa with holidays.
Kilifi County in 2004, his Products on offer are built for the
eyes were set on securing Controlled development wealthy. The estate is dotted with lux- Starting out, Alistair says they thought that
a piece of land for a pitch “Construction jobs have been created. Ev- ury homes each worth about $560,000 their market would come from oversees, but
and puff golf course near the beach. (Sh66M) and upwards. the pandemic showed them the resilience and
eryday, we receive 500 people coming to work. the strength of the local market. “The local
He ultimately found a 300-acre piece of Other projects around Vipingo also receive wapa to Malindi section. They will then con- market has enough spending power to sustain
land, and asked his friend Vipingo Ridge’s workers on a daily basis improving their lives. struct a new bridge to Mtwapa easing the such projects as ours. People realised the nice
golf director, Saleem Haji, who used to be The larger Vipingo area is also expanding as traffic and then another bit from Mtwapa to time we were having down here and some
his rally navigator and a PGA (Professional the laborers need somewhere to stay. All of Nyali, which will take three years,” explains bought homes they could run to should a pan-
Golfer Association) whether the land was these areas used to be rural but now it’s de- Alastair. demic happen,” he says.
suitable for the investment. Sadly, the land veloping faster,” he notes.
wasn’t good for a golf course. For this reason, developers around the They are planning on beginning Phase Two
One of the developments that came as a re- region are actively campaigning and target- of the project, which will comprise of a retire-
“As we were leaving, the person selling sult of Vipingo Ridge is Pazuri Homes, a proj- ing Nyali residents, because of their new ment village, a school, a hotel, and properties
the land told me that he had a piece of land ect by Superior Homes, which began its con- solution to protect Vipingo from turning into around a water feature, which will take five
which could work best with a golf course on struction in 2018 and stretches 105 acres. “We another Nyali. years to complete. They are also targeting the
the other side of the road, which was almost are looking to have a mix of two, three and young, adventurous middle class Kenyans
3000 acres at that time. Salim persuaded four bedroom units bungalows, maisonette Single developer with their amenities. “Most of the home own-
me to take the land for a residential golf and villas, with a small section curved out for “Thirty years ago, Nyali was a high end ers are retirees hence we are creating bun-
course development and for six months, we self-built plots. We have noticed that there are galows on flat lands, which are close to the
created a business plan together and looked other people who like to do construction on part of Mombasa and it is sad that now even existing facilities. We will provide them with
for people to invest,” narrates Alastair. their own and we give them the leeway to pick if you have a nice home with a bit of land, nursing and palliative care if required, which
the design of their choice, but they must first you have no privacy because you are sur- will morph into a proper medical centre with
It took them (Alastair with his friends run it through us before constructing since it’s rounded by highrise flats. The infrastructure time, “adds Alastair.
with whom they cown the land) a year to a controlled development,” says Clive Ndege, too is a mess with no sewage drainage,
get all the licenses and Change Of User ap- head of sales at Superior homes. water and roads. It’s not as luxurious as it The biggest challenge, he says, is the fact
provals and in 2007, they broke ground on used to be. We believe that the high network the place is not yet fully developed and, there-
the project. Building of the golf course was “Over time, high demand resulted in Nyali individuals in Nyali will realise when the fore, inconveniences those who live around.
completed in 2010 and a year later, the club becoming congested and a hot bed for holi- road is coming that they can live in this side “For example, people have to go all the way to
house was built. Slowly, the whole concept daymakers and people are trying to maximise of paradise and still be in Nyali in 20 minutes Nyali for shopping to buy stuff and that’s a gap,
grew into one of the most coveted residen- on this. You can only build apartments and if they need to be on the other side of town,” until the mall and proper roads are built. We
tial developments in the country. highrises when you don’t have enough land to adds Alastair. cannot build roads at the moment, because
meet the demand. The fact that people have of the ongoing constructions, because it will
Since then, Alaistair is proud of the their own title deeds, drives them to build The difference between the two, Nyali mean redoing it again afterwards,” says Clive.
fact that their leap of faith resulted in the whatever they want and slowly land owners and Vipingo, is that the latter is controlled
development of what would become the are losing privacy,” he continues. by a single developer, which ensures that “We have built an airstrip and all we want
home to a five-star private residential golf- the home owners will be protected should is that for it to be tarmacked. We have created
ing destination, 17 years later. “There have With this, the wealthy are looking into in- anything happen. “The title too is on the so much employment over here and local
been huge amounts of investments in the vesting in quiet places, such as Vipingo and sublease and it’s not a title deed, which governments should do everything they can
area, with developers buiding residential Kikambala regions. Another factor is the gives the owner power to construct what to enable investors set up hotels, factories to
properties on up to 10,000 acres. There is a Bagamoyo -Malindi road that has been in the they want. This means that there are certain create employment and revenue for the coun-
big shopping mall at the end of the road, and cards for 12 years. “We’ve been following it caveats, which controls what you build in ty. It’s a big risk when a private investor comes
a cashew nut factory and another shopping up very closely since we knew that as soon as terms of the size of the house, the height and builds such a property. The government
mall also being constructed just down to the road is completed and we will have a dual and a lot of external aesthetics, but people should give them a tax holiday to get up and
the south pass. Suddenly, there are lots of carriage that will transform everything. They still have a lot of flexibilities when it comes running before they can start paying their
people coming up with small developments finally awarded the first part of the contract to how they want their houses done and dues. Making it hard for investors, just pushes
of different sizes and we are proud of what last year and are currently building from Mt- the styles. It’s not like we want everyone to them away,” says Alastair in ending.

Friday, July 1, 2022 / PEOPLE DAILY 23

REVIEW Books & Leisure The Right Reads

Self-publishing and the rise
of liberal literary voices

‘Welcome BY MUCHIRA Like her, many in the literary landscape MUCHIRA needed by new, emerging and experimen-
to Lagos’ by view self-publishing primarily as an alter- tal literary voices.
Chibundu GACHENGE native to legacy publishing and an avenue I doubt
Onuzo for avoiding inconveniences and, dare I that being an On its part, self-publishing has given
In 2018, a friend told me she had a book say, the gatekeeping norms of traditional emerging writer, room to new, liberal literary voices that can
BY BENNET OWUONDA coming out. She said it was an anthol- publishers. I doubt that being an emerg- my friend would invent experimental forms as my friend’s
ogy of short stories and requested me ing writer, my friend would have received have received anthology. The literary circles’ primary
The eye-catching art on the book to write a review. feedback on her second manuscript in the feedback on contention is that self-publishing is water-
cover drew me in from the first day “Sure,” I said, and we organised how four years if she had been lucky to have her her second ing down quality, as many self-published
I saw it on NuriaStore bookstore I could receive my advance copy. first book published had she chosen the manuscript in the writers lack the time and resources to pass
shelves. I wanted to read it so desper- When I asked about the publisher traditional publishing route. four years if she their manuscripts through accomplished
ately, but it took a while before I could of her first book, she indicated it was self- had been lucky and competent editors and proofreaders to
lay my hands on a copy. published. In my earlier reading experi- Mainstream publishers have a reputa- t h e her irst clean their copies. Instead, most approach
ence, I encountered many Kenyan fiction tion for and have been widely accused of book published friends who can accept a few pennies to do
My expectation was that the book and nonfiction writers: Ngugi Wa Thiongó, taking their good time to give feedback on the editorial legwork.
would only be about the modern story Margaret Ogolla, Grace Ogot, Mwangi manuscripts to emerging writers, espe-
of living in Lagos, but I like the turn Gicheru, Henry ole Kulet, David Maillu, cially if one does not have a literary agent My takeaway from self-publishing versus
and twist the plot took once I dug in. Sam Kahiga, Yvonne Adhiambo, Muthoni or a godfather. That may not be entirely the traditional publishing debate is that
Garland… the list is endless. But self- true for everyone, as some get lucky, but it both avenues are alright. One may choose
The book gave me the feel I got published texts were still uncommon in my is the experience for a majority. to go either route that is more convenient
while reading an Achebe or Chukwue- reading list. My curiosity to discover and for them. But most importantly, we must
meka Ike’s book set in the 80s, but with experience the literary output of the less Kwani? and Storymoja publishers for revive the debate on the quality of work,
a modern twist or just set in the pres- traveled publishing path was aroused. example, were founded on the premise of which, in my understanding, is the forte of
ent, but so quick to catapult me back The book, I learned upon receiving my bringing the much-needed convenience literary critics. So yes, publish your book,
when she writes about something like duly autographed copy, was not a short to publishing, but ended up carving into but be ready for scathing feedback.
the Internet. story in the strict, traditional meaning the old fashion of publishing. This means
of the genre. On the contrary, it was an that for them to invest in a writer, it takes The writer is a literary critic
Beautifully encapsulating the es- amalgamation of rhapsodic poems and time to vet and commission, something
sence of Lagos, Welcome to Lagos sentimental, confessional prose that I had that is regarded as gatekeeping by many
lives up to its name as it weaves difficulty judging as fictional short stories, emerging writers. And so, self-publishing
together the lives of three men, one given the nature of character (under)devel- sprouted and spread as the unguarded,
woman and one girl — Chike, Yemi, opment. Either way, I gave a sparkling re- unrestricted and unregulated artistic av-
Fineboy, Oma and Isoken — who come view - what a friend must do - and avoided enue for emerging writers.
together to face the jungle that is La- any form of critique. Four years later, with
gos. The story talks about the experi- three self-published books to her name, While traditional publishers are repu-
ences of this group in Lagos — from my friend is doing well with her writing table for the rigorous editorial processes
homelessness to unemployment to and hasn’t found the need for a traditional they take the manuscript through, thereby
divine strokes of luck to life threaten- publisher. publishing quality works that abide by the
ing events – and tells a tale that most literary conventions of old book forms,
Lagosians (and a number of Nigeri- genres, and styles, it has failed to create
ans) can relate with. In their quest the liberal room and urgent convenience
for survival, they find an abandoned
apartment, which launches them into COMING UP... BY IMOU EPARIS
a life of comfort.
Peace concert to be held ahead of elections
However, they find out that there’s
more to the apartment than it seems As the General Election approaches, On July 9th and 10thof July, Amo la Moda Kenya will be hosting Little Einsteins East Africa, is a STEAM (Sci-
and together with a former Minister attending an Afro Pop performance is its seventh edition of Mr and Miss Birmingham Kenya at Rainbow ence, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math-
of Education (Chief Sandayo) and a a great way to bring Kenyans together. Ruiru Resort. The pageant uses fashion and beauty to showcase that ematics) Edutainment Company based in Nai-
journalist (Ahmed Bakare), they find The Star Chorale presents ‘Afro Pop for Kenya is indeed the “Birmingham” of Africa and beyond. Grab your robi. Join them for their 6th Annual Science Fair
themselves thrown into a world of Peace Concert ‘ at Nairobi Cinema, on ticket via m-tickets.com themed, STEAMCIVICS: How STEAM Can lead
corruption and dirty politics, which July 8 from 5pm. Traditional folk songs, to a Better Nation? Children are challenged by
changes their lives forever. classical music, and arrangements this year’s Science Fair to consider their respon-
from some of our African popular musi- sibilities as citizens of their countries and how
I appreciate the way she beamed cians will all be performed. Tickets are they may develop solutions in Science, Technol-
light on Nigerians living on less than available via tikohub. ogy, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics for a
a dollar, under bridges, shacks, un- better society. The fair takes place on the July
completed buildings, the Makoko com- 9th. Activities at the fair include, child-friendly
munity and of course, the rich and also mini-golf, an arts and crafts station, and a mes-
corrupt politicians. sage from guest speaker John Githongo. Tickets
are available via kenyabuzz.com
Welcome to Lagos is a good read. I’d
give it a 7/10. Though it has a slower
pace than most “page turners”, the
twists in the plot give it element of a
“page turner” novel.

24 PEOPLE DAILY / Friday, July 1, 2022

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of Mombasa P.O Box 2344-00900,
CMCC AT KIAMBU MISC APPLICATION NO.E045 OF 2022 Nyeri. RPP 0163
1.Sumsung microwave ,2.8 wooden stools,3.8 high P.O. Box 81599, 80100, Kiambu.
backstool,4.24 tusker plastic chairs 5.i fridge,6.5 tables
.7. 1 coke fridge 8.1 L.G 21” t.v 9.1 tusker table 10. MOMBASA Name of the Registered Physical Planner: ....Catherine K. Katuma…..
1crate Taifa 11.1 crate 22 bottles 12. 1crate tusker mix Reg. No. 0254…...
13. 1 honda vibrator 14. 12 fresh water 1 liter 15.2
wash basin/sufuria.

CONDITION OF SALE
CASH AT THE FALL OF THE HUMMER.

ALL ARE WELCOME.!!!!

TRADE WIDE AUCTIONEERS FORM PLUPA/DC/3 (r.3(3)(xi)
(LICENSED CLASS B)
AUCTIONEERS, REPOSSESSORS, COURT THE PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING ACT
BROKERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS (NO. 13 OF 2019)
P.O Box 16021-00100, Nairobi, Blessed Hse – Ngara,
PUBLIC AUCTION ! PUBLIC AUCTION ! PUBLIC AUCTION ! 2nd lr, Rm 3. TEL: 0739 945 009/0727 168 978. NOTIFICATION FOR PROPOSED ... visit us at DSM
Email:[email protected] CHANGE OF USER Place, Ground,
Duly instructed by our principals, the agents, on behalf of 1st & 2nd Floors,
their clients the landlord, we shall sell the undermentioned PUBLIC AUCTION The registered owner of Land Parcel No. NGENDA/ Kijabe Street,
goods on Saturday the 9th Day of July, 2022 At MANG’U/3703 located at Mangu in Gatundu North Sub-
Pangani Auction centre starting 10.30am Duly instructed by our principals we shall sell the County, Kiambu County proposes to change its use from Nairobi,
following goods on Friday 08/07/22 at 10:30 am at Agricultural to Light Industry (Petrol station) subject to Email us on:
IN THE MATTER OF DISTRESS FOR RENT ACT CAP Auto Gallery yard, Waiyaki Way. IN THE MATTER approval by the County Government of Kiambu. Individuals, peopleads@
293 LAWS OF KENYA: OF DISTRESS FOR RENT CAP 293 LANDLORD institutions, members of the public etc. with comments and/ mediamax.co.ke
V/S or objections to the proposal are requested to forward them in
(A) Landlord -versus- Abdalla Fenus Odhiambo
3pcs sofa set, fridge, TV stand/shelf, microwave, Gotv 1. JOHN NJUGUNA: 13 KG CYLINDER GAS, writing within fourteen (14) days of this notice to:
decorder, 3 potraits, wall clock, 6kg cylinder, 2 curtains 22 PLASTIC CHAIRS, 5 SEATER SOFASET,
2 METALIC CABINET, 2 EPSON PRINTER, 1 The County Executive Member (CECM),
(B) Landlord -versus- John Kibuchi LEATHER ROLLING CHAIR, 5 WOODEN OFFICE
Woofer with 2 speakers, monitor, 32” TV DESKS, 1 GLASS/WOODEN COFFE TABLE, 2 Land, Housing, Physical Planning & Urban Development,
MONITOR, 11 METALLIC CHAIRS, 1 BOMPANI 6
(C) Landlord -versus- Peninah Wangari Muriu BURNER COOKER,5 WOODEN/METALLIC CHAIR, Kiambu County Government,
2pcs sofa set, fridge, microwave, water dispenser, 13kg 1 METALLIC CABINET AND ANY OTHER ITEM
cylinder, 4 burner cooker, cabinet, bookshelf, water jug, P.O Box 2344-00900,
plastic stand, 2 mirrors, 3 stools, 2 carpets, TV stand, 2. SAMUEL MUGO: 3 PLASTIC CHAIR,1 LEATHER
sound bar/woofer, 6kg gas cylinder, 4 wall potraits, ROLLING CHAIR, 2 ROLLING CHAIR,1 METALLIC/ Kiambu.
2plastic, baby study table/chair, 3 beds, carpets, mat, WOODEN OFFICE TABLE,COAT HANGING,1
shoe rack, 3 lower pots, 40” TV, 9 curtains, 7 nets, room METALLIC DOOR,3 WOODEN DISMANTLED Name of the Registered Physical Planner: ....Catherine K. Katuma…..
heater, 2 mattress EXECUTIVE TABLE OFFICE, 2 BICOK PSPER Reg. No. 0254
CUTTER MACHINE &HSOPU,2 ROLLING CHAIR,
(D) Landlord -versus- Grace Wangui HP PRINTER AND ANY OTHER ITEM
Kitchen table, drum with utensils, mirror, 4 mats, plastic
stand, plastic chair, 3 pails, basin, plastic stool, room 3. LUCY NGUGI: 2 WOODEN COFFE TABLE
heater, Gotv, bed, 32” tv, 2 remotes, water jug,7 curtains, , 1 STOOL, 13 KG GAS CYLINDER,6KG
6Kg gas cylinder GAS CYLINDER, 1 GLASS/METALLIC
STOOL,SOYONNA SUB-WOOFER AND 2
(E) Landlord -versus- Joakim Francis Wambui SPEAKERS,5 SEATER SOFASET BROWN IN
2 speaker woofers, 6kg gas cylinder, Fog machine, laser COLOR, 5 SEATER SOFASET BLUE IN COLOR,1
show disco light, mattress, LCD display light, 2 small WOODEN KITCHEN TABLE,RICHMORAL/FITNESS
disco lights, HDMI cable BICYCLE,MATTRESS AND ANY OTHER ITEM

CONDITION OF SALE 4. GEORGE KARIUKI: WOODEN TABLE, TCL TV,
- Cash at the fall of the hammer(no cheques WOODEN STOOL, 2 SEATER SOFA SET,WOODEN
- Sale as it is where it is basis STAND ,SAMSUNG MICROWAVE,PHILIPS
BLENDER,KETTLE,2 SMALL SPEAKERS,WOODEN
- All are welcome!!! STAND,2 CHAIRS,WALL PAINTING,ROLLING
CHAIR,AIR FAN,CARPETS,TV SET SKYWORTH

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Strictly cash at the fall of the hammer

DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

MAMA MILKA SAMBAI

We regret to announce the death of Milka Sambai which
occurred on Tuesday, June 20, 2022. She hails from Nandi

County.
Wife to Ambrose kipkemboi Sambai. Daughter to Solomon and

Esnas. Daughter in-law to Christopher and Wanted Sambai.

Sister to late Jonah, Tom, Daudi, Timothy Wilson and Eunice.
Loving mother to Julius Kibet (Emoo Fm), Moses Kemboi

(Radio Injili, Kericho) Robert Kemboi Kibwari Estate Cosmas
Rono, Susan Cherop Emanuel Kipkosgei and Daniel Kipchirchir.

The body leaves Samaritan Funeral Home on Friday,
July 1, 2022 at 12PM and followed by burial ceremony at her

home Kapyagan Kabutiei Chesumei at 10:00AM.

If we live, we live to the Lord and if we
die, we die to the Lord...
Romans 14:8

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26 Friday, July 1, 2022

Sport

The one-stop Sport shop...

Karen club Director John Gachora said: “We are
hosts latest delighted to be heading back to Karen
Country Club which has undoubtedly
leg of NCBA one of the best golf courses in the country.
NCBA believes in the power of sports as
Large field of 200 entries confirms participation an important avenue to interact with our
at weekend’s eighth leg of national golf series customers and we are therefore looking
forward to a very successful event.”
by Barry Silah off early in the morning with the first NCBA Group Deputy Director
group taking to the tee at 8 a.m. for Corporate Banking, Charles “We are very encouraged by what
@PeopleDailyKe Omondi, comes out of the bun- we have achieved so far through this
Over 200 golfers have been drawn ker during the Sigona Golf Club tournament as we have been able to offer
The ongoing NCBA Golf Series to tee off, aiming to book slots to play golfers across the country an opportunity
heads to Karen Country Club this at the grand finale, where top finishers leg of the 2022 NCBA Golf Se- to play and improve on their skills. It is our
weekend in what will be the eighth leg will win an all-expenses-paid trip to ries held on June 11. hope that more golfers will sign up for the
of the country-wide series. South Africa’s Fancourt Country Club. PD/ EDWIN OTIENO remaining events which run up until the
end of the year,” he added.
Action at the par-72 golf Club tees Speaking ahead of the Karen
tournament, NCBA Group Managing The event follows the seventh leg of
the series played at the Sigona Golf Club
a fortnight ago. Following the event, Hitul
Lakhani (Division One winner), Anthony
Gathura (Division Two winner), and
Eunice Migwi (Ladies’ category winner)
joined the list of golfers who will battle
it out for the ultimate prize at the series’
Grand Finale that is set to be played at
Muthaiga Golf Club.

After the event, focus will then shift to
the first junior tournament in the NCBA
Golf Series calendar to be held at the
same venue next week from 11th – 12th
July 2022.

WEEKEND GOLF DRAWS

Ruiru: Tomorrow, May Monthly Njoroge; 8 :00 Dr Otieno, P Ngugi, S Wamatu, A. Ngechu, D. Maari; 12:00 10:50 SK Macharia, Hon. Njakwe, G David, K Kaburu, D Kimutai, Karanja
Mug; First Tee: 6:30 S Mwitari, J Kari- Waititu; 8:10 V Nyarega, J Wambugu, T. Thanawalla, D. Mukabi, L. Mungai, Kibe(l), M Kimemia(l); 11:02 M Murigi, F M; 8:22 M Mbataru, S Mwangi, B
uki , A Maina, D Maina; 6:40 S K Nyingi, Eng Kabiru, J Olulu; 8:20 Limuru W. Gachinga; 12:10 Eddy Mogoa, F. J Kimanzi, A. Ngumba(l), F Kinge(g); Kimani, Chege T; 8:30 K Muhoro, K
B Okumu, S Kamau, G Wachira; 6:50 G x 4; 8:30 M Mwaura, J M Mwangi P Ngigi, Ano; 12:20 G. Gathitu, W. Wan- 11:10 C Njoroge(l), G K’Óuma(g), Saiti, Gachara, E Kerich; 8:40 J Kyalo,
Gathara, E Karanja, P Kamau, G Karu- Ngugi ; 8:40 K Jimm, J N Wanyoike, J juki, P. Muthiga, Paul Nderitu; 12:30 J Kimani(l), W Njenga(lg); 11:18 P J Nzioka, V Lubia, R Hussein; First
ku; 7:00 D Kariuki, A Muigai, G Ndun- Wanyoike, W Kamau; 8:50 M Kamau, Brian Akun ×4; 12:40 Eric Karuga, R. Mbugua(l), F Kimani(lg), Ano; 11:26 tee pm 11:30 N George, J Njuguna,
gu, M Nyaga; 7:10 R Mwaura, P Thuku, P Wainaina, A Ngugi, P M Mwangi; N. Maina, Ano; 12:50 D. Evans, Ano, M Mwaura, S Kanyora(l), J Chege(g), Gacoka J, M Wanyoike; 11:38 Kiburu
J Theuri, A Mwenja; 7:30 J Njenga, 9:00 W Kamau, J Gitau, I Githinji, Ano; 1:00 Mavji Gorassia, Ano, Ano; Ano; 11:34 A Ngunu, SN Gitau, JM A, Gitonga L, Ntimama P, Gachoka;
F Kungu, P Kungu; 7:40 B Mugo, B Ano; 11:00 J Waweru x 4; 11:10 Dr 1:20 Sharma Gouri, Dinesh Asodia, Karanja, EN Chege; 11:42 G Muiruri, 11:46 S Mbori, J Ndirangu, B Orwako,
Ndungu, S Gitonga, J K Ndungu; 7:50 J Thoronjo, Dr Gaitho, Fr. Mwaura, S Ano; 10th Tee S. Woo, J. Seo, Ano; 6:40 J Kangethe, J Kiai, J Kahari; 11:50 P Odundo; 11:54 S Vimal, G Ganeev,
Mutugi, C Kamene, E Maina, E Karanu; Mukururi; 11:20 Thika x 4; 11:30 B C. Kim, S. Kim, Ano; 7:30 B. Berges, J Waweru(g) N Njoroge, C Thuo, D Nathwani K, R Haren; 12:02 Lady
8:00 P Gichu, M Waititu, Wahome W, Waweru, F Kimani, A K Ndungu, Fr Ano, Ano; 8:10 K. Patani, Amith Shah, Kimondo; 11:58 JK Biriri, M Njuguna, Captain’s Time; 12:10 N Gitimu; 12:18
T Kiragu; 8:10 D Gitonga , S Kingori Gaitho; 11:40 D G mwangi, A Muigai, A. Manji; 8:20 S. Mella, T. Watima, P Muigai, Ano; 12:06 J Karuga,  N Njenga, P Nderitu, R Njeru, Nyanjui E;
,S Muthugia; 8:20 M Nduati, H Muia, P N Mburu, M Muturi; 11:50 A Macho- G. Kirui, C. Kibet; 8:30 Manav Shah, Mbugua, N Mwangi, E Njoroge; 12:14 12:26 Kanwaljit, Rajani V, K Singh, P
A Ngumba; 8:30 B Kanyi, J Mbugua, B cho, J Waweru, M Kenji, J G Mwangi; M. Kanyi, Ano; 8:40 Hishan Samani, Chairman’s Time; 12:22 DG Kariuki, Kamani; 12:34 Captain’s Time; 12:42
Waititu, P Ngugi; 8:40 J K Muraguri, 12:00 J Mathenge, N Nguithi, W Kagi- Dhruv Kavia, Parv Kavia, C. Muteshi; Dr. P Murumba, P Kahuho, J Nde- Jimmy, W Mithamo, P Kinyua, Githinji
C Njeru, J Wambugu, R G Kamau; cha, B Ndorongo; 12:10 N Mwaura, J 11:30 Peter Muiruri, C. Kamari, L. gwa; 12:30 Captain’s Time; 12:38 D O; 12:50 Chairman’s Time; 12:58 S
8:50 C Kiiyukia, J Kamau, K Kimathi; Njagu, M Nganga; 12:20 Maj Mwaura, Munyua, P. Kanari; 12:00 James Ndirangu, S Thumbi, C Waweru, S Lamba, Riaz U, D Bid; 1:06 Sponsor’s
9:00 M Muriu, K Munyuah, A Muya, J S G Njuguna, J Kambo, Gen Waweru; Kimani, Ano, Ano; 12:20 D. Nyakangó, Muriu; 12:46 D Mwaura, JT Maina, Time; 1:14 Abdullahi M, Darshan, A
M Mwangi; 11:00 Captain x 4; 11:10 12:30 K Muchiri, G W Kuria, J Kanari, B M. Nyakangó, Ano; 12:30 Chirag Shah, J Kimani(g), Ano; 12:54 Eng. N Ka- Bir, K Edgar; 1:22 W Kariuki, J Gath-
P kiarie, P Theche, D Kibui;11:20 R Muchungi; 12:40 E Muriithi, S Mbinda, Chirag Patel, M. Dhanani, Pawaan munge, FN Njagi, L Njue, D Nyaga; age, M Kanjumba, Z Khan; 1:30 Amar
Kithuka, Brig Mohamed, L Nganga, D G Mwaniki, P Giathi; 12:50 T Wainaina, Shah; 12:40 Nakul Shah, Kishan Shah, 1:02 H Chege, J Karuga,, R Chutha, G Navin, Navin C; Tenth tee am 7:02 Re-
Mukei; 11:30 J Muratha, S Kihanya, M C Wambui, F Mwaura P.e Accepted. Nikhil Kriplani, Kush Shah. Waweru; 1:10 GW Kuria, S Wahome, J served Time; 7:10 R Kaniu, E Okello,
Wambugu; 11:40 M Karanja, S Njinu, Mwangi, J Kamau(g); 1:18 Gatundu x L Kabui, G Singh; 7:18 A Prashar,
C Kariuki, J Mathenge; 12:00 Spon- Vet Lab: Today (Friday), Rotary Kiambu: Tomorrow; Gatundu 4; 1:26 J Kinuthia, F Nyaga, P Kahuho, S Bhabra, M Okwirry; 7:26 Aleem
sor x 4; 12:10 B Kimani, S Mwangi, D Club of Nairobi North Charity Golf Golfers Golf Day; 7:02 F Gichomo, Ano. M, Samir Shah, Z Noorudin; 7:34 M
Kamau, P Wamae; 12:20 J P Muraguri (Open Draw) Tomorrow (Saturday) FN Ndegwa, AI Kariuki, BS Shah; Nawfal, Kush, C Mwangi, M Munyi;
,M Nyangi, W Njenga, S Gichuru; 12:30 June Monthly Mug, 1st Tee 6:30 S. 7:10 P Njuguna, D Njoroge(g), GK Muthaiga: Tomorrow, Corporate 7:42 J Kagigite, I Wamara, Kenneth,
Thika x4; 12:40 J Njogu, J Nduati, S Ki- Gadiraju, K. Reddy, C. Hayer, N. Hirani; Muthua, N Kimani; 7:18 P Nganga, Masters Golf Day, First tee am 6:30 P Kungu; 7:50 S Hiuhu, B Odhiambo,
hanya, E Mwaura; 12:50 S Wambugu, 6:40 Vimal Sharma, Ano, Ano; 7:00 C. A Mukui, K Mbugua, M Kariuki(g); Tae Sun, Goh J Y, J S Hong; 6:38 S Ronald N., P Mwangi; 7:58 E Ruitha, M
M Mburu, K Ngige; 13:00 F Kinge, J Ki- Munyori, V. Tank, H. Tank, P. Tank; 7:10 7:26  G Njoroge(l), P Waiharo, MK Osure, C Okeyo, M Devani, R Sharma; Kioi, Tanish, K Pandit; 8:06 Glenlivet x
lonzo, N Wangendo, P Kiarie; 13:10 P P. Gow, A. Unia, Ano; 7:40 B. Mandere, Njuguna, J Kimani(g); 7:34 P Githuku, 6:46 P Obath, P Gondi, F Ogolla, R 4; 8:14 K Mburu, Mungai W, C Gitura,
Kamau, J M Ndungu, N Njau, A K Kioi; M. N. Kinuthia, J. Kirui, M. Gatundu; F Mwangi, G Maurice, JN Mburu; 7:42 Marett; 6:54 J Opio, Allan, N Wairioko, B I Wairegi; 8:22 A Kuria, S Ndungu, W
Tenth Tee: 6:30 P Gichohi, J Boro, D 7:50 M. Muiruri, J. Kosgei, F. Nurani; J Mwangi(l), R Ngui, B Ndichu(lg), F I Matubia; 7:02 Reserved Time; 7:10 S Kaniu, Kenneth Kaniu; 8:30 Makau J,
Waruinge, J Kariuki; 6:40 Kiambu x 4; 8:00 Aleem Ladak, Vidyesh Shah, Ano; Mwangi; 7:50 N Gachoka, W Murage, Nanji, D Sachin, Jeroen, A Shroff; 7:18 Mureithi J, Ngugi J, Mwangi M; 11:30 F
6:50 T Mwaura , S Kanyora, B Waweru, 8:10 Maina Iraki, M. Kihara, D. Kihara, M Thiga, C Mwangi; 7:58 T Mwangi(l), Sonal, Y Akif, N Karmali, Nolly; 7:26 A Makala, Njuguna N, N Ndungu; 11:38
H Mwaura; 7:00 E Waithaka, L Maina, X. N. Iraki; 8:20 K. Shah, Ramesh. B. S Mbugua, S Wainaina, A Njoroge(g); Chandaria, H Dinesh, B Chandaria, N Sila F, Kiunga G, Ngeiwa F, Kimeu I;
J Wairagu; 7:10 D Watunu, P Kamau, Shah, Francis Mugo; 8:30 F. Musila, 8:06 J Muchai, E Ngure(l), H Muhia(l), Chandaria; 7:34 Reserved Time; 7:42 11:46 Adil, Dhall S, Narendra J; 11:54
P Ngugi, M Chege; 7:20 J M Mwangi, P. Karingú, P. OKemwa, D. Mwangi; P Muigai; 8:14  K Kimathi, J Muchigi, R Kirankumar, Ali, K Shah, Fukunda; Betlion x 4; 12:02 Reserved; 12:10 N
E Mwangi, S Kingara, N Nguithi; 7:30 8:40 Ian Njoroge, BSN Cheruvot, J. J Kimani, JN Kimotho; 8:22 K Wait- 7:50 D Ombisi, V Maina, F M Mungai, Kibe, A Misoka, R Kibugi, L Kangara;
A Kariuki, D Kabera, Z Muigai; 7:40 G Osoro, K. Ondieki; 11:30 K. Gretton, uika, H Mbogo(g), N Kibera(g), E B Murimi; 7:58 A Manji, A Mohamed, 12:18 J Kehara, K Shah, D Maina, I
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National cricket league to start in July amidst crisis Nairobi
Gym-
by Edwin Otieno enthusiasts should be braced for against some of their seasoned from it’s ‘death bed’. khana
four months of thrilling action rivals like Kanbis, Swamibapa, This comes in the backdrop of players
@PeopleDailyKe that will bring together at least Nairobi Gymkhana and Sir Ali. react dur-
500 players who play at least 15 the national men team’s dismal ing a past
Nairobi Province Cricket matches every weekend,” Patel According to the league performance against teams that Super
Association (NPCA) leagues are told People Sport. organisers, the second-tier were considered under dogs. League
set to begin on July 10 in different Division One will bring together match.
venues around the county. He added: “This time, the 11 teams while the Division Two Kenya recently lost to
super league which is the highest league will bring together 16 neighbours Uganda by seven PD/ ALEX
The announcement was made league, will have nine teams teams. wickets and were also beaten by NJUE
yesterday by the association’s instead of the normal 10 after Hong Kong by five wickets.
Secretary-General Narendra Ngara Sports Club requested to The cricket league season
Patel who anticipated a more be dropped to the lower league starts at a time when a section of Currently, the new Cricket
competitive and entertaining for their reasons.” cricket officials have come out Kenya team that was elected
season. to call for an end to government during the April 26 elections are
Reigning champions Stray interference and several court yet to start their work owing to
“Preparations for a new league Lions will be defending their title cases, to allow the sport recover four ongoing court cases barring
season are complete and cricket them from assuming their new

Athletics Kenya Obiri to shift from track
president Jack Tuwei
races to marathon after
during yesterday’s
press briefing at global championships
Riadha House.

PD/ DAVID NDOLO

First on finish line by Amos Abuga a fool never, “she said
qualifies, says AK while quoting Australian
@PeopleDailyKe theologian Desmond Ford.
Athletics Kenya declares during a press conference at Riadha athletes are yet to meet the required
only winners who cross house Nairobi. Tuwei said he expects stiff standard. World 5000m champion “The plan to retire from
the tape ahead of pack competition when 415 athletes from 14 Hellen Obiri, confesses the track is still there, but I
will be picked for U20 regions across the country compete for “We have two boys hurdlers 400m who her love for the track runs have talked to my coaches
Championships an opportunity to represent the country. have met the qualification mark.We also deep, the reason she wants and they are advising me,
have several 400m athletes who have to compete one last time genuinely I think my fans
by Amos Abuga “This is one competition we have never met the standards. We are also hopeful on track at theWorld want that too.
missed since the competition started the shorter version sprints will qualify Championships scheduled
@PeopleDailyKe in 1986 and we have done extremely because they are not far away,” said for Oregon, United States in “I have mostly
well over the years. I don’t expect less in under two weeks. concentrated on the roads
Athletics Kenya says said that only Colombia,” Tuwei said. Ngisirei while clarifying that hammer because my years have gone
the first athlete to cross the finish line and pole vault are the only events that The Commonwealth and I no longer have the
during the national junior trials starting Tuwei referred to the previous two athletes will not compete in during the Games champion further same speed for the track,”
today at the Nyayo National Stadium will editions of the championship where trials. is unsure which event to she explained.
automatically qualify for World Under Kenya has topped the medal standings pursue at the Club Games in
20 Championships from August 1 to 6 in as the standout editions. Meanwhile, 1500m runner Raynold Birmingham after Athletics Devastating finish
Cali, Colombia. Kipkorir is likely to participate twice: Kenya said that only the top The last part of her
Overall title at the trials and during the main two athletes who cross the
AK president Jack Tuwei said the panel “As Kenya, we are seeking to claim a competition in Cali. line will earn a ticket to both statement can be challenged
of selectors will be tasked to pick the competitions. as her devastating finish
second athlete where applicable since third overall title in a row after winning Kipkorir was fourth-placed during which is still there and
the maximum number of athletes per in 2018Tampere, Finland where the team the national trials for the World Athletics “I have fallen in love with was on the display as she
event in the junior category is two. bagged 11 medals (six gold, four silver Championships and Commonwealth the track, that is why I will won the 10,000m race at
and a bronze) and in Nairobi last year Games last Saturday and is riding on miss the fond memories I the National trials for the
“This is an invite-only championship, where the medal haul stood at 16 (eight the good form while also possessing the have had here. World Championships and
where those who will take place must gold, one silver and seven bronze),” he world-leading time in 3000m this year. Commonwealth Games
have must have qualified, meet the age added. “I have now made my at the Moi Sports Centre
requirement and must have met the anti- “I want to see how the events will decision, I am shifting to the Kasarani.
doping conditions,” saidTuwei yesterday The qualification period started on be scheduled in Cali, if it is favourable marathon after defending
1 October 2021 and ends three weeks then I will participate in both because I my title in Oregon,” Obiri “Most importantly, I
before the competition which will be feel I can go for gold in the two events,” disclosed to People Sport. wanted to come here and
July 18th. Head coach Robert Ngisirei Kipkorir who got a personal best of test myself because I have
said most sprinters and field event 3:34.77 last week said after a morning Last year, Obiri had said not done a track race for a
training session at the Nyayo Stadium. that the Olympic Games, while.
where she clinched silver
in her favourite 5,000m “I have only been
race, would be her last concentrating on road races.
competition on the track, It was tough and the girls are
but the 33-year-old now really strong and gave me a
wants one last goodbye on good challenge.Wining gives
the tartan. me a lot of hope for the next
competition,” she said after
“A wise person changes her victory.
mind sometimes, but

Hellen Obiri beat Daisy Cherotich and Margaret Chelimo
to win the women 10,000m finals during the World Cham-
pionships and Commonwealth Games trials at Kasarani
Stadium. PD/DAVID NDOLO

28 PEOPLE SPORT PEOPLE DAILY / Friday, July 1, 2022

WAFCON TEAMS DETAILS

UGANDA

Appearance 2nd Best finish Group Stage (2000)

Coach George Lutalo Captain Ruth Aturo

Fifa ranking 156 Nickname Crested Cranes

MOROCCO

Appearance 3rd Best finish Group Stage (1998, 2000)

Africa teams seek Coach Reynald Pedros Captain Ghizlane Chebbak

spot in next year’s Fifa ranking 156 Nickname Atlas Lionesses

Women World Cup BURKINA FASO

Uganda, Senegal, Appearance Debutant Best finish Group Stage (nil)
Morocco, Burkina
Faso national women Coach Pascal Sawadogo Captain Charlotte Millogo
clubs meet in Rabat for
qualifier finals Fifa ranking 138 Nickname The Stallions

by Rabat, Thursday SENEGAL

@PeopleDailyKe Appearance 2nd Best finish Group Stage (2012)

Africa’s four qualifiers for next year’s Coach Mame Moussa Cisse Captain Safietou Sagna
Women’s World Cup will be decided
at the tournament, which culminates Fifa ranking 89 Nickname Teranga Lionesses
with the final on Saturday, 23 July.
Kenya’s Harambee
Back at the Women’s Africa Cup of Starlets defender
Nations (WAFCON) after a 22-year Enez Mudeiza Mango
absence and eyeing a maidenWomen’s battle South Sudanese
World Cup spot, Morocco have their Midfilder Mary Anger
status as host nation to thank for their Bol in 2020 Women
automatic qualification. AFCON Qualifiers. PD/

The North Africans appeared at the DAVID NDOLO
first finals in 1998, when they had their
best run - amassing four points and against aided by some big-name absentees - are
their only win to date (a 4-1 victory African nonetheless among the finals’ best eight
over Egypt) - but missed the knock-out sides. sides according to the Fifa rankings.
stages on goal difference before falling
away after their second trip to the finals The 2020 Following his impactful takeover in
in 2000. In 2020, a four-year women’s North African champions have November, coach Pascal Sawadogo -
football development programme was played a host of games in the the founder and handler of multiple cup
introduced, one that helped AS FAR - winner Etincelles - will rely on captain
who contribute over half the squad past year, stunning Cameroon Charlotte Millogo, star striker Juliette
- become zonal champions before in September at the 2021 Nana, 21, and Morocco-based Limata
winning bronze in last year’s Aisha Buhari Cup where they Nikiema to cause a stir.
Women’s African Champions also beat Ghana and Mali
League. among others. Having shone for Belarus’ Neman
They have an admirable Grodno with 22 goals in 25 league
The side has also been array of talent including AS FAR games, Nana will be one to watch in a
boosted by the 2020 arrival of duo Sanaa Mssoudy and Ghizlane side who knocked out Benin (5-2 agg)
French coach Reynald Pedros - Chebbak (daughter of former men’s before sweeping past Guinea-Bissau
a two-time European Women’s international Larbi Chebbak), and (7-0 agg) to reach their first finals.
Champions League winner with Lyon Dijon midfielder Salma Amani,
- who has hit the ground running, who boasts 18 years of experience in After 10 years away, Senegal are back
enjoying a 12-match unbeaten streak Europe. on the continental stage and looking to
Burkina Faso are the best-ranked of improve on their sole previous showing
the four nations debuting at WAFCON in 2012 when they scored none and
this year and arrive with a squad where conceded seven.
all but two players are based on home
soil. After beating Liberia in the first round
of qualifying, the Teranga Lionesses
Football nations upset none other than Mali, who had
Not the first team that comes to mind reached the 2018WAFCON semi-finals,
when one thinks of Africa’s strongest to ensure their second appearance.
football nations, the Stallions -
The qualification via a penalty
shoot-out rewarded Senegal’s

investment in the women’s game.-BBC

BRIEFLY

Kericho athletes vow to Morans get ticket for Egypt meet as KBL offers Sh2m boost for Dala Sevens
dominate Under 20 trials ahead of weekend action in Kisumu
petition to FIBA stir federation to act

KERICHO:As World Under 20 Athletics NAIROBI:Kenya Morans had NAIROBI: The Dala Sevens set 21-07 to be crowned Driftwood
a sigh of relief after a petition to to be played at the Jomo Kenyatta Champions in Mombasa face a
Championships trials kick-off today in Kasarani, World Basketball Governing body- Stadium this weekend is the fourth tricky pool A encounter at the
FIBA, bore fruits. Reports suggest round of the 2022 National Sevens 4th leg that will be played on the
some athletes from South Rift region are upbeat that intense lobbying ensued for Circuit. It will be making a return 2nd and 3rd. July. Meanwhile,
the team to travel to Egypt for to the lakeside city after a two- the tournament received a major
of winning their races. The 11 athletes who the World Cup Qualifiers. The year hiatus due to the Covid-19 boost after beer maker Kenya
travelling team of 14 players pandemic. The tournament Breweries Limited (KBL) offered
spoke to People Sport separately are optimistic were stuck and were unsure which is hosted by Kisumu Rugby a Sh 2 million sponsorship.
of heading to the important Football Club is set to feature -Webster Nyandika
of carrying the day at the trials and subsequently assignments in Cairo starting some of the top Sevens teams in
today. The team pooled in the the circuit including Driftwood
represent the country in the upcoming world tough Group D alongside hosts Sevens champions Mwamba
Egypt, the Democratic Republic of who have been pooled alongside
major event. They include; Joyline Chepkemoi, Congo and Senegal. This follows Nondescripts, Nakuru RFC, and
a recent Sports Ministry memo hosts Kisumu RFC. Mwamba
Miriam Chemutai, Isca Chelang’at, Fancy that suggested that there was no RFC, which beat Menengai Oilers
money for international events.
Chepkorir, Diana Chepkemoi, Trizah Cherotich

Florence Chepkoech and Sharon Chepkemei all

from Lemotit Athletics Training. The athletes People Sport can confirm that the
talks between Kenya Basketball
vowed to stop at nothing until they make to the Federation and FIBA have borne
fruits through a bail out.
national team to represent the country in the
- Barry Silah
world U20 Athletics Championships slated for

August in Cali. -Phillip Yegon

Friday, July 1, 2022 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPORT 29

Chepng’eno, Kemboi rule school games

Caren Chepng’eno Duo win middle participating in the sports after a
of Tiloi Primary distance races in two-year break due to outbreak of
Rift Valley schools’ Covid-19.
School in Nakuru championships
on her way to “We have counties from arid and
win the girl’s by David Macharia semi-arid areas, such as Turkana
5000m race participating for the first time since
during the Rift @PeopleDailyKe the association was formed,” Kiptis
said.
Valley Primary Caren Chepng’eno ofTiloi Prima-
Schools Athletics ry School of Nakuru County was in a Bomet County’s Kelvin Kemboi
class of her own when she convinc- who is in class eight at Kapchepkoro
championships ingly won the girls 5000m race dur- primary school displayed outstand-
held in Nyahururu ing the Rift Valley Primary Schools ing performance after he clocked
athletics championships. 8.55 to win the boy’s 3000m with
yesterday. PD/ unassailable 200m lead.
Chepng’eno who is following
DAVID MACHARIA in the footsteps of her elder sister, Isaac Barsambula of Sision Pri-
Purity Kirui, clocked 16 minutes mary School from Nakuru was
and 14 seconds during the cham- second in 9.39. Brian Lemeshe
pionships held in Nyahururu on (Oldonyonyokie Primary School)
Wednesday. Kajiado County and Brian Kimutai
of Sinyerere Primary School, Trans
Dorothy Jerop of Kipchiloi Prima- Nzoia were third and fourth in 10.09
ry School, Elgeyo Marakwet County and 10.22 respectively .
was second in 16 minutes and nine
seconds. DANIEL KIPTIS

Eileen Chepkoech from Kitoi Pri- We had counties
mary School, Kericho was third in from arid and
16:55 and Purity Jeptum of Samoget semi-arid areas,
primary of Nandi County fourth in such as Turkana
17.05. participating for
the irst time.
According to the Rift Valley Pri-
mary Schools Sports Association
chairman Daniel Kiptis, the ath-
letes who were selected during
the championships, will represent
the region in the national primary
schools’ athletics championships in
Meru County.

Kiptis lauded the enthusiasm
showed by counties which were

Safaricom rewards driver Maxine
Wahome after Naivasha heroics

by Edwin Otieno

@PeopleDailyKe

Congratulations for Kenya’s FIA Rally star Maxine CAREER AT GLANCE
MaxineWahome, the only lady Wahome is congratulated by
driver who featured in this Safaricom Chief Customer 2013- Lady rider of the year in
year’s 2022 WRC Safari Rally Officer Sylvia Mulinge after Kenya.
championship, navigated by receiving her cash reward. 2014-Motorsportspersonality
Murage Waigwa, continue to of the year (All motorsports)
pour in from rally enthusiasts PD/EDWIN OTIENO theRoseBowlAwards.
across the world. 2015- Lady rider of the year in
Programme, a global initiative Kenya.
She recorded 5.20.21 to lead that seeks to identify, train, and 2016- 3rd overall in ladies
the all-Ford Fiesta Rally3 cate- develop talented young driv- Africa.
gory while also emerging as the ers between the ages of 17-27 2017- Lady rider of the year in
first female rally driver in Ke- years. Kenya.
nya to win theWRC3 category. 2019- 9th overall in Ladies
Navigated byVictor Okundi, Africa, which took place in
Back at home, she received Jeremiah Wahome and McRae Zimbabwe.
Sh1 million cash reward from Kimathi by Mwangi Kioni in 2020- Transitioned to a buggy
Safaricom for her stellar per- Ford Fiesta, R3 finished second with1300ccStarletengine.
formance at the event held in and third in theWRC3 category 2021- Participant in the WRC
Naivasha last week. and 19th and 21st overall re- 2021– Safari Rally in Kenya!
spectively with Hamza Anwar Finished 23rd. (58 entries at
“I am very grateful to my retiring at the 18th stage due to startoftherally).
sponsors Safaricom and Ke- mechanical problems. 2021 – Voi Rally finished 13th
nya Airways for believing in overall.
me and offering me amazing
support, which enabled me to
feature and win in this year’s
Safari Rally. I feel proud to be
the first female rally driver in
the country to win in theWRC3
category. This is indeed a great
milestone in my rallying career
and I want to encourage more
young ladies to join me in this
field,” she said.

Wahome is among the four
youngest drivers including
JeremiahWahome, Hamza An-
war and McRae Kimathi all of
who are sponsored by the two
companies under the FIA Star

Friday, July 1, 2022 / / / @PeopleDailyKe / / / People Daily

Emotional Boulter Hamilton faces possible expulsion
from British Grand Prix over nose stud
beats Pliskova in
Heather Watson matched her best LONDON: Lewis Hamilton faces for taking to the track in jewellery
Wimbledon Wimbledon singles performance possible expulsion from the Brit-
by beating China’s Wang Qiang. ish Grand Prix as the row over - a move that would test the ire of
LONDON: British wildcard Katie British wildcard Alastair Gray, wearing jewellery in the cockpit
Boulter enthralled Wimbledon’s ranked 288th and making his sin- reaches boiling point. This latest 140,000 fans due at Silverstone on
Centre Court with a stunning fight- gles debut at the All England Club, controversy rears its head after
back to beat 2021 runner-up Karo- had chances against American Nelson Piquet was banned from Sunday. -Daily Mail
lina Pliskova. After earning a 3-6 11th seed Taylor Fritz before falling Formula One for life for using the
7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win, the 25-year-old to a 3-6 6-7 (3-7) 3-6 defeat. -BBC inappropriate language about the
fought back tears when revealing seven-time world champion. In
her gran died two days ago.“I’m the most extreme circumstances,
going to get so emotional. I’d like to Hamilton could be barred from
dedicate it to her,” she said. Earlier competing at his home race
on Thursday, British number four

LUKAKU’S SENIOR FOOTBALL CAREER

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Seasoned striker cites to return, he said:‘The affection of the
affection for fans, fans and my team-mates, but also the
opportunity to work opportunity to work with the coach.
with Inzaghi as reason
for return ‘I stayed in contact with him all last
season. I think the coach is doing well
Milan, Thursday with the team. I want to contribute
and do good for this club.
@PeopleDailyKe
‘It’s like coming home. I think my
Romelu Lukaku has expressed his family and I had a really good time in
Milan thanks to the people, the fans
delight after rejoining Inter Milan on and my team-mates. From the first
day when I arrived here everyone
loan from Chelsea. helped me a lot, I’m really happy.

Lukaku headed to Chelsea last Previous successes
‘I didn’t even leave my home when
year for £97.5million (Sh13.9b),
I went to England, which shows how
but, despite some happy I am to be back here. Now I just
want to see the guys on the pitch.’
encouraging early
Lukaku is now hoping to build on
Lukaku signs, the move his previous successes with Inter, who
didn’t work out. finished runners-up to AC Milan and
won the Coppa Italia without him last
The Belgium season.
international was
In December, Lukaku said he
clearly unsettled wanted to return to Inter one day,
saying: “I really hope in the depths of
in London and my heart to return to Inter, not at the
end of my career, but at a still good
made no secret level to hopefully win more.”

elated to of his desire Chelsea decided to let Lukaku leave
to return to after talks betweenTodd Boehly - who
Inter, who he was appointed chairman and interim
initially joined sporting director onWednesday - and
in 2019. ThomasTuchel, as well as discussions
between Boehly and Lukaku.
After the
The owner and head coach wanted
move was to resolve Lukaku’s future quickly so
as they could focus on strengthening
rejoin Milan confirmed on their squad this summer.
Wednesday,
Lukaku He said: ‘Inter have given me so
revealed he much and I hope now to do even
had remained better than before.’
in touch with
Lukaku also thanked president
Inter coach Steven Zhang for closing out the deal
after complicated negotiations with
Simone Chelsea over the financial terms.

Inzaghi after -Daily Mail

his departure

last summer

and was pleased

to be back.

Asked what

convinced him

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